Mast Cell Activation Syndrome with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD

Jill Carnahan

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Dr Jill Carnahan

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In this episode of BetterHealthGuy, Scott interviews Dr. Jill Carnahan. You will learn about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), what triggers it, and how it may be treated.

Key Takeaways:

  • What are mast cells and what do they do?
  • What does a mast cell produce when over-activated?
  • What are the symptoms of MCAS?
  • What triggers overactivation of mast cells?
  • What is the role of environmental toxins and MCAS?
  • Is there a connection between MCAS and POTS?
  • What role do food reactions and leaky gut play?
  • What is the link between MCAS and CIRS?
  • How is MCAS treated?
  • Are some probiotics bad for people with MCAS?
  • What mind-body tools may be helpful with MCAS?

Episode #20: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD

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About the Author

Jill Carnahan

Jill Carnahan, M.D., A.B.F.M., A.B.I.H.M., I.F.M.C.P., uses functional medicine to help people find the answers to the cause of their illness and the nutritional and biochemical imbalances that may be making them feel ill. Functional medicine is personalized medicine that deals with root cause of disease instead of just treating symptoms.