E135: Gastrointestinal Manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Leonard Weinstock as part of the Mast Cell Matters series
Dr. Weinstock, a gastroenterologist who is a leading expert on MCAS, discusses mast cells in the context of the GI tract. Bloating, gas, SIBO, SIFO, and IBS are all discussed in this episode. In addit...
2 Mai 202344min
E134: POTS Diary with Jessie, who was diagnosed with POTS as a teen but didn't receive treatment until much later
Jesse's journey through POTS was a little different. She was diagnosed fairly quickly, but it took years for her to find a doctor who gave her proper treatment. Her life is so much better today - a su...
29 Apr 202322min
E133: The Foundations of Health with Dr. Gregory Plotnikoff
Dr. Plotnikoff practices holistic medicine, and thinks deeply about the role of healthcare for patients. He shares his views on honoring patients, considering alternative explanations, and the foundat...
25 Apr 202339min
E132: Katie from Ohio, who developed POTS as a teen and a more severe form after COVID
Katie developed POTS as a teen, and controlled it well enough to work as a respiratory therapist. A bout with COVID kicked her POTS to an entirely new level that she struggles to control. She has a un...
22 Apr 202324min
E131: Sofie from MI and her research on Emotional Intelligence
Sofie is a delightful, articulate teen who is conducting a research project on the emotional intelligence of women with POTS. As you might guess, her early results show that it is off the charts! Join...
18 Apr 202339min
E130: Health Willpower Strategies with Nutritionist Jill Brook
Join our own Jill Brook to think about 10 strategies to help you build your willpower for healthy eating and other healthy habits. Willpower can be learned with practice, so don't worry if it doesn't ...
11 Apr 202337min
E129: MCAS Diagnostic Criteria “Consensus-2" with Dr. Lawrence Afrin as part of the Mast Cell Matters series
Dr. Afrin, a world expert in all things mast cell, talks in depth about issues with the first MCAS "consensus" statement and the need for a second MCAS consensus statement so that patients can be trea...
4 Apr 202355min
E128: Belle from Canada, saline and physiotherapy helped her walk across her graduation stage
Belle first realized that something was wrong at 16. Living in Greece didn't help, but upon return to Canada she started to find some answers. Her goal? Walk across her high school graduate stage. Fin...
1 Apr 202327min
