Chronic Dizziness Unraveled: Histamine Intolerance and MCAS
A Talk by Becky Campbell, DNM, DC (Owner/Founder, Dr. Becky Campbell Functional Medicine)
About this Talk
Learn all about how histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) are key players in maintaining chronic dizziness, including common triggers and treatment options.
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Key Takeaways (discuss with your doctor before trying anything new):
-No good tests for histamine intolerance/mast cell activation syndrome
-MCAS requires multisystemic symptoms
-The best way to test for histamine issues is to eat high histamine and see if your symptoms intensify or if you develop new symptoms and then cut out those foods and see if you feel better
Timestamps:
00:56 Introduction to Dr. Becky Campbell, her health journey, her training
03:50 Food sensitivities in pregnancy led to her investigation of histamine intolerance and MCAS
05:16 No useful tests for histamine intolerance
05:55 What is histamine intolerance and MCAS, and when do they occur?
07:58 What are the key signs indicating you have histamine intolerance and MCAS, including symptoms such as insomnia, food sensitivities, anxiety, and dermatographia
12:54 Keep a journal of how high histamine foods affect your body
13:47 Estrogen and histamine intolerance during menstruation and ovulation
17:17 Possible problems in detoxing
17:41 Why are Hashimoto’s disease and other thyroid issues so often associated with histamine intolerance and MCAS?
19:13 How do other sensitivities fit into the picture?
22:29 Gentle detox process needed to support the body
23:44 Triggers can include diet, nervous system dysregulation, gut health, mold sensitivity
27:00 Care needed with medications and other treatments
28:03 Microdosing strategies
29:59 Right road might be the long road
30:30 COVID and vaccine
33:00 How to find Dr. Becky Campbell online
