44. Dr. Kelly McCann - Unique Interventions for Highly Sensitive Individuals with MCAS, Mold, and Lyme Plus a Deep Dive into Diet Reintroductions Following Therapeutic Elimination Diets

Dr. McCann is an esteemed physician who completed a Residential Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, training with Dr. Andrew Weil. She holds certifications from the Institute of Functional Medicine and is Board Certified in Integrative Medicine by the American Board of Physician Specialties. She is an active member of The American Academy of Environmental Medicine and the International Society of Environmentally Acquired Illness, organizations focused on environmental exposure education. With expertise in topics like mold illness, Lyme disease, chronic infections, and mast cell activation, Dr. McCann delivers incredible international lectures on these subjects. I absolutely loved this conversation with Dr. McCann! Her intelligence is seamlessly conveyed as she delivers some amazing - yet unique - information about MCAS, mold, and lyme. You definitely don't want to miss this episode! Topics: 1. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and its Connection to Tick-Borne Illness / Mold - Overview of MCAS and its physiological mechanisms - Explanation of how MCAS is linked to tick-borne illnesses / Mold - Discussion of the role of mast cells in immune responses 2. Common Mast Cell Triggers - Explanation of various triggers that can activate mast cells - Examples of environmental, dietary, and emotional triggers 3. Managing Hypersensitivity Responses and Calming the Nervous System - Strategies for reducing the nervous system's sensitivity - Breathing exercises, vagus nerve stimulation, and relaxation techniques - Techniques to manage stress and anxiety in MCAS patients 4. Dietary Approaches for Managing MCAS Symptoms - Role of diet in addressing MCAS symptoms - Explanation of low-histamine diets and their impact - Dietary recommendations to reduce inflammation and triggers - How to evaluate your dietary triggers more easily 5. Sequential Treatment Approach for Multiple Conditions - Decision-making process for prioritizing treatment - Strategies for addressing SIBO, MCAS, mold, Lyme disease, etc. - Gradual progression in treatment to optimize outcomes 6. Immunotherapies to Increase Tolerance and Reduce Reactivity in MCAS - Explanation of two immunotherapy approaches - How immunotherapies work 7. Reintroducing Foods and Assessing Readiness - Indicators that the body is ready for food reintroduction - Step-by-step approach to reintroducing foods - Monitoring and adapting the process based on individual response 8. Supplements and Medications for MCAS Support - Overview of supplements that can help alleviate MCAS symptoms - Natural remedies to stabilize mast cell activity 9. Using Muscle Testing to Determine Dietary and Supplement Choices - Explanation of muscle testing for assessing compatibility - How muscle testing helps identify beneficial and detrimental substances - Insights into how to perform a muscle test on oneself 10. Improving Sleep Quality in MCAS Patients - Addressing sleep disturbances in MCAS individuals - Strategies for enhancing sleep hygiene - 5-HTP, Oxytocin, L-Theanine... Thanks so much for tuning in! Get Chloe's Book Today! "⁠75 Gut-Healing Strategies & Biohacks⁠" Register for the Mastering Mast Cell Activation Summit Here If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review or share it to your stories over on Instagram. If you tag @synthesisofwellness, Chloe would love to personally thank you for listening! Follow Chloe on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@synthesisofwellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Chloe on TikTok @chloe_c_porter Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠synthesisofwellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to purchase products, subscribe to our mailing list, and more! Or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/synthesisofwellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see all of Chloe's links, schedule a BioPhotonic Scanner consult with Chloe, or support the show! Thanks again for tuning in!