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What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? “Traditionally, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) was considered a rare disease generally focusing on the mast cell mediators tryptase and histamine …
Don't let Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance keep you from enjoying special occasions. You need these tips!
When dental hygiene doesn’t prevent bleeding gums and cavities, it’s time to look to histamine, mast cells and the wondrous world of bacteria living in the mouth. Dentist and author Dr. Steven Lin shares the tell tale signs of mouth flora imbalance, and how histamine and mast cells may contribute to gingivitis, dental erosion, and […]
If you are experiencing frequent headaches, migraines, digestive problems, fatigue, anxiety, menstrual issues, bladder problems, or other uncomfortable or unexplained symptoms, you may be dealing with histamine intolerance.
The gut barrier is meant to keep bacteria from our food from crossing into our bloodstream. Histamine, an inflammatory mediator released by mast cells that make up part of the immune system, and also contained in foods, can compromise this barrier, causing intestinal permeability (also known as leaky gut). Foods and bacteria migrating from the stomach […]
This article shares methods, diet and supplements to address Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), histamine intolerance and lectin sensitivity.
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Are you sensitive to lectins? The Lectin Avoidance Diet can help you discover which foods are inflammatory for you. Click here to try it out.
Suffer from hypothyroidism and histamine intolerance? Learn the 2-Step Histamine Intolerance Fix and why avoiding histamine foods can make matters worse...
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What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? “Traditionally, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) was considered a rare disease generally focusing on the mast cell mediators tryptase and histamine …
Have you ever had a concussion? Could it be related to your Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? Learn what you can do about it.
As you may know, histamine disorders (roll call: histamine intolerance, histaminosis, chronic allergies, mast cell activation and mastocytosis) have more than one trigger. And by that I’m not counting individual foods, just a whole mess of stuff that can cause histamine to be released into the blood stream. I’m successfully managing a number of them […]
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And what you should know if you have a chronic illness.
Do you suffer from unexplained headaches, brain fog or anxiety? What about nasal congestion when you don't have a cold? Do you have digestive issues like constipation, nausea, diarrhea or acid reflux? Does your face
Meditation has changed my life. It has helped me manage my mast cell activation symptoms, bizarre reactions to chemicals, dampen an explosive temper and get over the fear of food, and it’s certainly not an exaggeration to say that I have meditation to thank for minimising my food intolerances/reactions to food. How? Most likely […]
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In this article, I’ll cover a number of common histamine intolerance symptoms, how to identify them, and what they might mean.
SIBO is a growing issue. Risk increases with age and approximately 15% of those who are older struggle with SIBO. (source) Why? Antacids Stress Lower stomach acid production Antibiotic overuse and resistance Methylation issues (leading to decreased bile production and bile flow) …. many more … Histamine intolerance is also huge issue. It is unknown... View Article
Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a disabling condition that commonly affects otherwise normal young females. Because these patients can present with a flushing disorder, we hypothesized that mast cell activation (MCA) can contribute to its pathogenesis. Here we describe POTS patients with MCA (MCA+POTS), diagnosed by episodes of flushing and abnormal increases in urine methylhistamine, and compared them to POTS patients with episodic flushing but normal urine methylhistamine and to normal healthy age-matched female controls. MCA+POTS patients were characterized by episodes of flushing, shortness of breath, headache, lightheadedness, excessive diuresis, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Triggering events include long-term standing, exercise, premenstrual cycle, meals, and sexual intercourse. In addition, patients were disabled by orthostatic intolerance and a characteristic hyperadrenergic response to posture, with orthostatic tachycardia (from 79±4 to 114±6 bpm), increased systolic blood pressure on standing (from 117±5 to 126±7 mm Hg versus no change in POTS controls), increased systolic blood pressure at the end of phase II of the Valsalva maneuver (157±12 versus 117±9 in normal controls and 119±7 mm Hg in POTS; P=0.048), and an exaggerated phase IV blood pressure overshoot (50±10 versus 17±3 mm Hg in normal controls; P<0.05). In conclusion, MCA should be considered in patients with POTS presenting with flushing. These patients often present with a typical hyperadrenergic response, but β-blockers should be used with great caution, if at all, and treatment directed against mast cell mediators may be required.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome are so obscure that most doctors have never heard of them.
A blog about Histamines and IBS by Monash FODMAP | The experts in diet for IBS.
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Columbia University Medical Center researchers recently found that gluten/wheat issues in non-coeliacs can be due to a weak intestinal barrier (leaky gut some may call it). A second study has now confirmed their findings that wheat is inflammatory, and that it triggers or worsens chronic health conditions like multiple sclerosis, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis, even if you’re not […]
Are Mast Cell Activation Disorders (MCAD) being missed and heavily under-diagnosed in a large portion of patients with chronic illness? Could these easily misunderstood conditions be the cause of t…
“Magic Masto Lotion” MML Recipes | MML FAQ | MML Citations The name of this lotion does not do it justice — it’s better than magic. And if you're looking for information on “Magic Masto Lotion” (MML), you've come to the right place! Nancy Gould, of New Zealand, developed a recipe for a lotion to apply to the skin which helps the “itchies” go away. Nancy is a nurse, originally from the US, who has systemic mastocytosis. She was hoping to find a way to increase the level of cromolyn in her system by applying it to the skin, and made this happy discovery instead. Thank you, Nancy, for sharing! The Original Recipe for “Magic Masto Lotion” 1 tsp glycerin ¹⁄4 cup of Vanicream¹ (ordered from the pharmacist, approximately US$15 for a 1-lb. tub) 5 ampules (tubes) of Gastrocrom or 500 mg of cromolyn powder² ¹ Vanicream can be ordered from the pharmacist. It costs about $15 for a 1-lb. tub. Other thick lotions may also work. Suggestions people have shared for other lotions are: Trader Joe’s has a moisturizing cream that is thick and does not have mineral oil or lanolin, runs approximately $3.99 Desert Essence daily essential face moisturizer is a face cream that might also be a good option due to the thickness. It has no colors or synthetic perfumes, detergents, animal fat, animal ingredients or testing, runs approximately $4. Aqueous Cream can also be gotten from your pharmacist. There is a thick base that is used for mixing preparations of water-based or water soluble medicines. It is definitely no-frills, with no perfume or color. If you mix it with Gastrocrom, it should turn into a somewhat manageable lotion. ² Gastrocrom (Cromolyn Sodium) is a prescription that will have to be written by your doctor. It comes 96 plastic vials, or ampules, to a box. If your pharmacist can get the powdered form of cromolyn (Nalcrom), it makes a more manageable cream. If you cannot get Gastrocrom, here are two recipes for making MML lotion — one using NasalCrom, which is available in the United States over the counter (OTC), and another using Nalcrom, a powdered form of Gastrocrom that is available outside the US: Recipe for “Magic Masto Lotion” using OTC NasalCrom® NasalCrom® is an over-the-counter nasal spray that contains cromolyn. 2 tsp glycerin 1/2 cup of Vanicream or other thick lotion 1 whole bottle (0.44 fl. oz. size – 13 ml.) of NasalCrom® Recipe for “MML” using Nalcrom powdered cromolyn Nalcrom powdered cromolyn is available by prescription. 1 ½ ounces (just less than ¼ cup) Vanicream, or other mild skin cream 1 teaspoon Glycerin Five 100mg capsules of Nalcrom Mix, allow to sit 20 minutes, and mix again. For More Information Please Visit MastoKids MML
Interstitial cystitis is one of the many health conditions linked to histamine intolerance. Research shows that people with IC have elevated histamine level
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a chronic, multifactorial syndrome with complex symptoms of orthostatic intolerance. Breathlessness is a prevalent symptom, however little is known about the aetiology. Anecdotal evidence suggests that breathless POTS patients commonly demonstrate dysfunctional breathing/hyperventilation syndrome (DB/HVS). There are, however, no published data regarding DB/HVS in POTS, and whether physiotherapy/breathing retraining may improve patients' breathing pattern and symptoms.
