Beth O'Hara: Is Your Autoimmunity Actually Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?

Today we are joined by Beth O'Hara, Functional Naturopath specializing in complex, chronic cases of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, and Mold Toxicity.  She is the founder of Mast Cell 360 where she provides healing protocols for patients, as well as providers.Beth's health journey began in childhood.  Growing up on a farm in a rural area, she was exposed to mold and Lyme and they didn't know anything about the risks back then.  A TBI threw her a curveball, and then a car accident that kept her out of high school for almost a year had her in bed and on pain meds.  College was a continued physical struggle.  Pain, fatigue, anxiety..all as she was working three jobs during her undergrad studies.  Although she had earned scholarships to medical school, which had been her lifelong dream, Beth knew that her health would never allow her to make it through residency, if she managed to survive med school.By age 28 Beth was walking with a cane or wheel chair.  She was misdiagnosed with Palandromic Arthritis.Because doctors didn't know what was wrong with her, they told her it was emotional.Years of therapy were helpful, but not for her health.Finally, Beth was diagnosed with Lyme Disease, but was too sick to tolerate treatments.Eventually, she learned she had mold toxicity.  And she learned how to reboot her nervous system.She slowly improved and was able to tolerate treatments.She eventually became a Doctor of Naturopathy.  And nowWhat is Mast Cell Activation SyndromeMast cells are immune cells that are found throughout our body.We have over 200 known kinds of mast cell receptors.  Their job is to keep us safe.  They respond to immune threats, like infection, and even stress.The problem occurs when mast cells don't have a chance to reset themselves.MCAS is a multisystem issue.It takes an average of 10 years to get diagnosed.  It still isn't taught in medical school.MCAS effect up to 17% of the population.Mold exposures are all across the country and world.  And numbers are rising which is increasing MCAS as well.EMF exposure increases mold activity as well.Multi systemic:with our without allergieswith or without anaphylaxiswith or without sensitivityPresentations are different!Mastcell360 is your resource for all things Mast Cell.Free Symptom SurveyCourses are available for lay people and practitioners.Healing takes time!Lifestyle change.We start with nervous system.  Vagal nerve system and lymbic system.MC360 Method:1-Stabilization of nervous system-Structural issues top of neck2-Remove triggers3-Mast cell calmingmodulate inflammosomesThe order of operations is key!Message of hope.WE CAN HEAL!!!!  AND DO!!!One Thing to doAlternate nostril breathing...it's free!Learn more about mast cell activation syndrome here