Mold, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Grounding, Research, Gut Protocol, LPS & Inflammation, Histamine Intolerance

June 23, 2020

[00:02:47] Mold in the home but testing low for mycotoxins.

[00:04:47] Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS): Diagnosis, treatment.

[00:05:00] Podcasts with Dr. Lawrence Afrin: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome with Clinician and Researcher Dr. Lawrence Afrin Part 1 and Part 2.

[00:05:17] Book: Never Bet Against Occam, By Dr. Lawrence Afrin.

[00:05:42] Paper: A concise, practical guide to diagnostic assessment for mast cell activation disease.

[00:06:29] MCAS Questionnaire.

[00:09:17] Grounding (Earthing)

Studies:

• The Biologic Effects of Grounding the Human Body During Sleep as Measured by Cortisol Levels and Subjective Reporting of Sleep, Pain, and Stress
• Earthing (Grounding) the Human Body Reduces Blood Viscosity—a Major Factor in Cardiovascular Disease
• Effectiveness of Grounded Sleeping on Recovery After Intensive Eccentric Muscle Loading
• The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases

[00:10:07] EarthRunners Shoes.

[00:10:37] How Megan researches topics for Office Hours.

[00:15:03] Dr. Ruscio’s 8 step gut protocol; Book: Healthy Gut Healthy You.

[00:17:40] Symptoms of endotoxemia related to consuming too much liquid fat

Studies:

• Of Microbes and Meals: The Health Consequences of Dietary Endotoxemia
• LPS-Induced Low-Grade Inflammation Increases Hypothalamic JNK Expression and Causes Central Insulin Resistance Irrespective of Body Weight Changes

[00:20:00] Histamine intolerance; antihistamines, DAO, Quercetin.

[00:20:36] Study: Daily Variations of Serum Diamine Oxidase and the Influence of H1 and H2 Blockers: A Critical Approach to Routine Diamine Oxidase Assessment.