MCAS Tools
Functional Naturopath Beth O’Hara is a brilliant resource for our patient community. Be sure to check out her blog and courses!
Probably the most comprehensive website out there, put together by molecular biologist and mast cell expert Lisa Klimas. Her site covers both MCAS and mastocytosis. It’s easy to spend hours perusing this wonderful resource!
A beautiful resource chock full of healing foods, this website focuses on providing the body with what it needs to thrive vs. a strict elimination approach. Yasmina Ykelenstam, the website’s author, was a fellow patient with MCAS.
Website of Dr. Lawrence Afrin, author of “Never Bet Against Occam: Mast Cell Activation Disease and the Modern Epidemics of Chronic Illness and Medical Complexity. Be sure to scroll down to links of his slide presentations from Wellapalooza which are very informative.
Website of Dr. Theo Theoharides, another pioneer in the MCAS arena. He has an impressive research resume, with passions of MCAS, autism and many other studies to date.
Website for mastocytosis, but also has some information on MCAS and a great section on Emergency Room resources. Fundraising and advocacy opportunities are offered by this organization.
UK-based non-profit organization that offers support and awareness activities, and lots of access to full text articles!
A fun and artistic organization aiming to spread awareness in unique ways. Check out their shop of shirt designs where proceeds go to mast cell research.
Website written by patient Michelle Dellene, loaded with great videos and information!
www.naughtylittlemastcells.com
Brandy provides information on both MCAS and POTS in her very informative and entertaining patient website and blog.
www.hellsbellsandmastcells.com
A patient blog with a special knack for finding the silver lining and sharing humorous moments of her MCAS experience.
Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan – customizable* version provided by the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.
Favorite Products to Support the Healing Journey
*Always consult your care team when making decisions about your customized plan of action.
Clean Water: Water Distillers remove 99% of contaminants (far superior to carbon and reverse osmosis systems!)
Castor Oil Packs
Organic Castor Oil Pack, no heat required
Immunolytics Mold Environmental Testing
Favorite Podcasts with information on MCAD, POTS, EDS and more!
Thriving with Stripes
https://www.elevationwellness.co/podcast
Move Well Daily
https://www.movewelldaily.com/category/podcasts/
Bendy Bodies
https://hypermobilitymed.com/podcast
Chronically Badass
https://chronicallybadass.org/category/podcast/
Hypermobility Happy Hour
https://www.hypermobilityhappyhour.com/
Natural MD Radio
https://avivaromm.com/category/natural/natural-md-radio/
The Energy Blueprint Podcast
https://www.theenergyblueprint.com/podcast/
Favorite Episode: “The Hidden Link Between Toxins and Disease and How to Detox Your Body with Dr. Joe Pizzorno” on 9/13/19
Dr. Ruscio Radio
https://drruscio.com/podcasts/
Favorite Episode: “Natural therapies for histamine intolerance & mast cell activation,” an interview with Heidi Turner on 9/16/19
New Frontiers in Functional Medicine
Favorite Episode: “All things mast cell with world-renowned clinical researcher Dr. Theoharides” on 11/20/18
Essentials of Healthy Living
https://podcastone.com/essentials-of-healthy-living
Favorite Episode: “Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) – when histamine goes haywire” with Dr. Jill Carnahan on 3/17/18
Mast Cells United in the Media…
Arizona Think Tank Presentation: The Intersection Between CIRS from Mold Illness & COVID-19 (April 2022): click here
Podcast Interview with Finding Genius (March 2022): click here
Voyage Denver Article (Dec. 2021): click here
Podcast interview with the Less Stressed Life Podcast (Sept. 2021): click here
Shoutout Colorado Article (Feb. 2021): click here
Podcast interview with Move Daily (Feb. 2020): click here
Podcast interview with Thriving with Stripes (Oct. 2019): click here
Podcast interview with Beyond the Basics Health Academy (Sept. 2019): click here
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