In this 3rd Q&A session with the amazing Dr. Dempsey she goes deep on infections as a trigger for MCAS: How they're transmitted, symptoms, testing, treatment, and expectations for recovery. This is a not-to-be-missed episode since -- as we learn in this episode -- nearly everyone has likely had exposure to the types of infection that can be at play.

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey and her practice can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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This is a not-to-be-missed episode between two incredible physicians: Dr. Jill is a highly sought-after leader in functional medicine and a survivor of cancer/crohne's/MCAS. She and Dr. Dempsey compare approaches to treating MCAS, discuss Dr. Jill's new book and film, and describe some lesser-known treatment strategies like methylene blue with red light therapy. Connect with Dr. Jill at the links below.

Dr. Dempsey interviews breast surgeon Dr. Eva Nagy about her important new findings just published about evidence of mast cell activation in Breast Implant Illness. Dr. Nagy is the world's leading surgeon for explant surgery and previously covered Breast Implant illness in episode 184.

Dr. Nagy's website is here and her new publication is here.

Dr. Dempseys website can be found here.

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Nobody answers your MCAS questions as rapid-fire as Dr. Dempsey! She's back to answer listener questions, addressing the topics of anaphylaxis, Epi-Pens, difficult blood draws, itching, what to do when otherwise healthy or important activities cause flares, and so much more.

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Dr. Kelly McCann is a leading educator on MCAS and related complex disease, with her online seminars and an approach that combines functional, integrative and environmental medicine. Drs Dempsey and McCann have a far-reaching conversation about MCAS strategies and factors ranging from mindset to muscle testing to genetic predisposition for breaking down fibrinogen blood clots.

More information about Dr. McCann's practice can be found at https://thespringcenter.com/

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Dr. Neil Nathan is the leading expert on mold and mycotoxin illness, and in this episode he and Dr. Tania Dempsey discuss how mold can cause chronic illness and how to treat it. They also discuss Dr. Nathan's new book, The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide, available here from Amazon. Dr. Nathan's other books and resources, plus information about working him, can be found at https://neilnathanmd.com/.

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Dr. Tania Dempsey shares her passion (and some tips) for bodybuilding, because she has been nominated to be on the cover of Muscle and Fitness Hers magazine! If she is voted to be on the cover, it will raise awareness of complex conditions like POTS/MCAS/hypermobility spectrum disorder, AND Dr. Dempsey would donate the $20,000 prize to the documentary in progress about the Triad. You can vote here (and see how strong she is) through Thursday, May 16th, 2024.

Dr. Theoharides is among the world's top mast cell researchers and speaks with Dr. Dempsey about his recent article reviewing how mast cells may drive dysautonomia and vice verse. They also cover a range of topics from mast cells' diversity to their role in autism, most effective mast cell stabilizers and much more. This episode is packed with advanced mast cell information.

Dr. Theoharides has a website here and his supplements can be found here.

You can learn more about Dr. Dempsey and her practice here.

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