251: MCAS and Histamine Intolerance - What You Need To Know To Calm Mast Cells and Fix Allergies

There's one one food ingredient that's in almost everything, and it's linked to gut diseases, autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, neurological issues, and nearly 100 different health problems. And it's not just in food. It's in hand lotions, stamp and envelope glue, and much more.  TOPICS DISCUSSED: What gluten is and where it comes from What gluten does to your body and immune system How and why it causes so much inflammation Who's sensitive and who's not Why it causes health issues that seem unrelated to your gut Why you may not feel gut issues from gluten How food is not just fuel, but a signal and messenger for your body   If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally.   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube

Jordan's journey began with a devastating diagnosis of Crohn's disease, a severe inflammatory bowel condition that left him wheelchair-bound after consulting 69 medical experts. After losing over 80 pounds and exhausting conventional treatments, he discovered a radically different approach rooted in whole foods, gut healing, and ancient dietary practices. The result: a complete transformation in his health. Jordan went on to become the author of more than thirty books and founder of multiple natural health companies. In this conversation, he shares insights from his newest book, The Biblio Diet, which explores how biblical-era food practices align with modern research on metabolism, inflammation, and the microbiome.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Red meat and grains as controversial superfoods Modern agriculture and nutrient depletion The role of supplementation in modern nutrition Parenting and raising children with a real-food lifestyle The psychological and spiritual dimension of healing (hope and belief)   More from Jordan Rubin: Book: The Biblio Diet by Jordan Rubin Website: thebibliodiet.com Instagram: @jordansrubin   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

Nearly 1 in 5 people experience acid reflux or GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease), but the most popular treatment is actually wrong. Reflux isn't from too much acid - it's too little acid. But you can fix it.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Why you get acid reflux The 5 biggest drivers causing reflux and GERD Why you're going about it the wrong way How to fix reflux and GERD for good   If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally.   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube

Dr. Balcavage explains the difference between glandular hypothyroidism and cellular hypothyroidism — a critical but often overlooked concept. While standard care assumes that correcting lab values restores function, it ignores how stress, immune system activation, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction impact thyroid hormone signaling at the cellular level.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Limitations of Conventional Thyroid Testing (TSH-focused model) Cellular Hypothyroidism Concept Stress Physiology and Thyroid Function Dissatisfaction Rates Among Thyroid Patients Why Labs Don't Equal Symptom Resolution Immune System Role in Thyroid Disorders   More from Eric Balcovage: Book: The Thyroid Debacle by Dr. Eric Balcavage Get the book on Amazon Website: drericbalcavage.com Instagram: @drericbalcavage     Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) is becoming more and more popular - not because all the cool kids are talking about it, but because our world is becoming more toxic. This is causing more allergic responses, histamine intoelrance and mast cell activation - but all hope is not lost. It can be fixed.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: What mast cells are Why we have them Why they start overacting and misfiring What allergies actually are MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome) vs Histamine interolance  What's causing your immune system to become dysfunctional How to calm these responses and begin healing your immune system   If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally.   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube

After years of chronic inflammation, anxiety, and daily bowel symptoms, Saffron turned to an unconventional yet increasingly researched solution: fecal microbiome transplantation. Over two years, she performed nearly 200 transplants using her husband as a donor — ultimately achieving full clinical, endoscopic, and histologic remission.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: The science behind gut health and the microbiome How dysbiosis contributes to autoimmune disease The gut–brain connection and inflammation-driven anxiety Antibiotics as a potential root cause trigger Why fecal transplant is not pseudoscience — and why it's still controversial The risks and realities of DIY microbiome interventions   More from Saffron Cassaday: Film: Designer Shit Website: designershitdocumentary.com Clinical Trial Resource Mentioned: clinicaltrials.gov   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

If you're hacing trouble sleeping, you've probably tried the melatonin, lavender pillow sprays, air conditioner, eye mask and even prescription drugs - but what if the real root cause of your sleep issues are coming from somewhere else?   TOPICS DISCUSSED: The gut microbiome and sleep connection The Serotonin to Melatonin conversion process How your gut microbiome regulates your circadian rhythm Inflammation increasing cortisol The role of nutrients, histamines and brain stiulating chemicals in sleep How stress, leaky gut and blood sugar wake you up 5 simple steps to start sleeping better   If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally.   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube

The term "heart disease" either sounds really scary or so far fetched that we don't worry about it, but it's actually the number one killer in the world - and it's not just for old people anymore. But once you understand the risks of heart disease, you can actually work to prevent it (quite easily). And prevention starts now - not 30 years from now when it's too late.  This is Cardiologist, Dr. Christopher Davis is joining us today to talk about the real causes of heart disease your doctor will never mention.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: The true causes of heart disease (toxins + inflammation) The role of environmental toxins, inflammation and oxidatibe stress How to look for early signs of heart disease using markers your doctor doesn't look for (but you can ask for) Advanced lipid markers for early detection Why statins have a limited benefit in primary prevention How infrared saunas and detox optimization is foundational in preventing heart disease Merthylation, supplementaiton, detoxing and gut elimination All you need to know to prevent heart disease   More from Dr. Christopher Davis: Instagram: @cjdavismd Dr.  Davis' Clinic: revealvitality.com Humann Supplements: humann.com     Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube         

Trace nutrient deficiencies are one of the most overlooked aspects of healing. Because if your body lacks the ability to heal itself, simply because you do not have the building blocks, then you will always be at a deficit - like building a house with bricks. When it comes to bowel diseaes like Crohn's and Colitis, it's even more important.    TOPICS DISCUSSED: Why you lack nutrients and the biggest driving forces behind it The most common nutrient deficiencies in bowel disease How to get them into your system easily Why it's so important How you can begin healing yourself naturally   If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally.   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube

Humans aren't meant to live forever, but we've been trying to stop aging since the beginning of time. So how do we stop the aging process?    TOPICS DISCUSSED: what it would actually take to reverse aging rather than just slow it down. Why humans are programmed to live a maximum of 125 years Why aging exists, and why cancer and aging are biologically linked We'll discuss the misleading nature of anti-aging biomarkers that a lot of biohackers are relying on Longevity and health hacks, how to reverse disease, how to live longer, healthier and feel more youthful for the rest of your life Why why curing the aging problem is actually the solution to curing disease.   More from Dr. Bill Andrews:    Telo-Vital Shop Page: CLICK HERE Telo-Vital Special Offer: CLICK HERE Sierra Sciences – Longevity research company founded by Dr. Andrews Touchstone Essentials– Partner company distributing telomerase-supporting plant extracts   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube