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If you're curious about the place inside of us where the mind and body come together, then look no further than the fascinating subject of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.  

When we take a look at MCAS what we're REALLY looking at, is the junction between the immune system and the nervous system.  

Fascinating though it is, symptoms of MCAS can be incredibly annoying and often difficult to make sense of, and to top it all off, at menopause we become a little more susceptible to our Mast Cells becoming agitated leading to this pick and mix of symptoms.  

My guest today is Tracey Reed who is the co-founder of Histamine Haven along with Luka Symmons.  She is a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant, an instructor at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and the recipient of the 2018 Clinical Excellence Award.

In this episode we discuss: 

🤓 What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)?
🤓 Why a typical healthy diet might not be the best course of action for someone with MCAS.
🤓 ...

Why is menopause a risk factor for increased auto immune issues?  

In today's episode we'll find out.  

My guest today, VJ Hamilton, was just seven years old when she first discovered a patch of alopecia at the back of her head.  While there was a genetic component to this, during her adult life, her symptoms become worse, ranging from joint pain to extreme fatigue and psoriasis. 

Unable to resign herself to the fact that there was nothing she could do, she decided to take matters into her own hands.  

Today, after 7 years, she lives symptom free. 

VJ is a autoimmune nutritionist and in our conversation together we discussed:

🤓 How our hormone changes can make trigger auto immune issues.
🤓 Symptoms of auto immune issues.
🤓 How a functional approach can help you become symptom free.
🤓 Swapping handbags for health.
🤓 How to keep healthy practices up for the long term.
🤓 The genetic component of auto immune issues.
🤓 Why the immune system over reacts.
🤓 Why DNA testing is useful (and yo...

My guest today, Emma Cooksey, was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health problems.

Once diagnosed, she felt incredibly alone while navigating life with sleep apnea and adjusting to CPAP therapy.

After learning a great deal she began hosting a weekly podcast, “Sleep Apnea Stories.”

By sharing her journey and encouraging others to tell their stories, Emma has been breaking down stereotypes of sleep apnea while also raising awareness of symptoms and treatment options.

During our conversation today we touch on: 

😴 What's it like doing a sleep study
 😴 What are they measuring during a sleep study
 😴 What exactly is sleep apnea
 😴 Symptoms of sleep apnea
 😴 Treatments for sleep apnea
 😴 Risk factors for sleep apnea
 😴 Why does it seem to come up at menopause
 😴 Nervous system implications
 
 So listen now if you're ready to enjoy gaining some new knowledge.

Emma's Links:
www.sleepapneastories.com
www.Instagram.com/sleepapneastori...

This is for you if you would like to start making yourself a priority 💕