Summary Dr. Tania Dempsey discusses mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) with a focus on environmental triggers of mast cell disease.   Takeaways Infections can trigger mast cell reactions and people with MCAS may react differently than those without.Identifying and addressing environmental triggers, such as mold and plastics, is important in managing MCAS. Immunotherapy for allergies and asthma may impact MCAS symptoms. Treatment options like Xolair (Omalizumab), ketotifen, cromolyn, and low dose naltrexone (LDN) are discussed.  Nutrition, particularly protein intake, supports overall health and affects MCAS symptoms.Fish can be a good source of protein, but it is important to be aware of mercury levels and choose smaller fish.Testing mercury levels can help identify potential toxicity and guide treatment.Antihistamines can be beneficial for managing MCAS symptoms and should not be feared.Individuals with MCAS may have sensitivities to scents, environmental triggers, and EMFs.Finding healthcare providers who understand and can effectively treat MCAS is crucial. Chapters ➡ 00:00 Introduction to MCAS and Dr. Tanya Dempsey 02:28 Infections and MCAS 14:31 Immune Deficiency and Infections 28:37 Environmental Triggers 37:00 Air Purification and Food Quality 42:01 Quality of Meat vs. Pesticide-Free Vegetables 43:11 Fish as an Alternative to Meat 44:32 Toxins in Fish and Mercury Levels 46:02 Detoxing Mercury and Sushi Concerns 47:08 Reactions to Sushi and Scombroid Food Poisoning 48:43 Sensitivity to Scents and Environmental Triggers 49:30 Long-Term Antihistamine Use and Dementia 52:21 Reactions to Laundry and Facial Products 56:23 Treatment Options after Failing Xolair 57:12 Food Dyes and MCAS 58:18 EMFs and MCAS 59:22 Why Some Doctors Fail to Believe in MCAS 01:03:41 Immunotherapy for Allergies and MCAS 01:04:56 Managing Heat, Sun, and Exercise Triggers 01:09:54 Diagnosing MCAS and Lab Testing Challenges 01:11:20 Final Thoughts and Finding Answers Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD at https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/.     Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them.🎧 Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/.       YOUR bendy body is our highest priority! 🧬🔬🦓 Resources: Learn about Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD: Website: https://www.drtaniadempsey.com/ Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/drtaniadempsey Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/drtaniadempseymd/ Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/taniadempseymd/ Linkedin Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-dempsey-m-d-82834a44 Mast Cell Matters Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mast-cell-matters-deep-dives-on-mcas-with-tania/id1717106678 Article:  Learned Cautions Regarding Antibody Testing in MCAS  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37566881/ Article: Diagnosis of mast cell activation syndrome: a global "consensus-2 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32324159/ Article: Molecular Mechanisms of Scombroid Food Poisoning https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36614252/ Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) as a Potential Treatment for Viral Infections and Lyme Disease: Preliminary Results https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36412742/ Efficacy of Double-Dose Dapsone Combination Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Lyme Disease/Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) and Associated Co-infections: A Report of Three Cases and Retrospective Chart Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7690415/ #MCAS #MastCell #MastCellActivationSyndrome #MastCellActivationDisorder #MastCellDisease  #EDSAwarenessMonth #HSDAwarenessMonth #Podcast #BendyBodiesPodcast #BendyBuddy #BendyBodies #HypermobilityMD