MCAS Progress with Homeopathy
What is MCAS? Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is an immune-system disorder. Mast cells are part of the body's natural defense system and are immune cells that release histamine and other chemicals in response to a perceived invader. These cells reside in various parts of the body, including the skin, airways, and digestive tract, allowing them to swiftly respond. It's the release of histamine that causes the "reaction" that we feel such as itching, swelling, a mucus response or wheezing. MCAS usually involves a reaction in two or more body systems during an episode and to get an official MCAS diagnosis you would need to be able to measure a rise in mast-cell chemicals during an attack. Whether you have a confirmed MCAS diagnosis or not, homeopathy can help with those histamine responses.
My Story:
My mom suffered for many years with a similar histamine response to many foods; I remember she had such a strict diet that I couldn't imagine (at the time) what that would be like... until it started happening to me. For several years I suffered with histamine responses to various foods and I really didn't understand why all of a sudden my body started rejecting foods that I had otherwise been able to eat. The pallet of my mouth would swell and I would get hard welts that were very painful. Every once in a while the swelling would affect my throat and it would be scary so I just learned what to avoid.
That wasn't how I wanted to live life so I decided to do something about it. I knew homeopathy was a good choice because I've used remedies since I was 19 years old (many many years ago)... I decided it was time to go back to school to study Naturopathic Medicine with a focus in Homeopathy and Energy Medicine.
With much research, I began applying what I had learned to treat the histamine reactions (MCAS). After 6 months of homeopathic treatment, I can confidently say that my body has healed significantly. It has been over two years since my breakthrough and I couldn't be happier!! Every once in a while I do have a mild flair but I have my homeopathic remedy handy and within a few minutes the symptoms subside.
Homeopathy is considered a viable choice of medicine in many countries, unfortunately here in the USA it has been labeled as just a "sugar pill". Some may even say that it can have a placebo effect because they have no other way of explaining how someone got better from a carefully selected homeopathic remedy. However if you do some research on homeopathy and the founder, Hahnemman, you'll find that every remedy was carefully studied and logged scientifically. It's a system of medicine that has been around for over 200 years and still going strong.
I'm not saying that I have found a "cure" but many that I've helped have experienced healing as well. If you are looking for answers to the overactive histamine response, whether to foods, or airborne allergens, I know Homeopathy can help! Give me a call or click the book now button to request a free 15-minute consult.
The content of this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. If you experience signs of a severe allergic reaction - including difficulty breathing, tongue or throat swelling, or fainting - seek emergency medical assistance immediately.
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