Treating Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a group of disorders with different causes, presenting with episodic (sporadic) multi-system symptoms. MCAS is usually the result of mast cell mediator release, which often isn’t caught by routine lab tests. The content on our website is technical in nature. That is because … Read more
Ask Your Doctor for Lab Work MCAS can be difficult to diagnose because lab test results may fluctuate as symptoms wax and wane. Many tests may need to be repeated during times of symptom flare-ups. Poor handling of specimens by the laboratory is also a real issue affecting results. Lab testing may thus result in … Read more
Treatments for Lowering Histamine and Reducing MCAS Symptoms Now, you might be thinking, “Why can’t I just take an antihistamine?” Antihistamines don’t actually reduce histamine release. They only block histamine receptors, preventing you from feeling the symptoms. You may need a round-the-clock blockade of the H1 and H2 receptors, every 12 hours. If you want … Read more
Many people suffer from what is termed dysautonomia. This is an umbrella term used to describe any disease or malfunctioning of the autonomic nervous system. Our nervous systems are comprised of different parts: The autonomic nervous system is the part of the system that’s responsible for master regulation of organ function and thus the control … Read more
The damage electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can inflict on the human body is very real, and health organizations are only slowly realizing the extent of the problem
It’s now known that some of the chemicals found in face masks may be causing unexpected symptoms. Learn how to find a high quality face mask in this blog.
By actively treating MCAS and its many ramifications, many patients with long-Covid have been able to stabilize and reverse their conditions.
In this podcast, we discuss how phospholipids and bioactive lipids play a role in restoring cell membrane and mitochondrial integrity.
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The Hoffman Center Videos Videos by Dr. Bruce Hoffman and the Hoffman Centre for Integrative and Functional Medicine. Search for: Solving Chronic Health Problems, Adrenal Fatigue & Mitochondria By Dr. Bruce Hoffman | November 3, 2022 In this talk with Rachel Jennings N.D of Heal Yourself Institute, we discuss how to solve chronic health problems, … Read more