Ask the MCAS Expert - LIVE! Part 9 with Dr. Tania Dempsey with Special Focus on MCAS & Stress

In this live Q&A webinar, Dr. Tania Dempsey delves into the link between mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and stress, especially during the holiday season. The discussion covers how mast cells interplay with stress hormones like cortisol, affecting symptoms and triggering flares. Dr. Dempsey provides practical advice to manage stress, such as breathing exercises and meditative practices, and discusses the role of various vitamins and supplements in supporting the body's stress response. She also addresses specific challenges faced by MCAS patients, including food intolerances and the exacerbation of symptoms due to holiday-related stressors. Additionally, she answers audience questions on topics like the potential link between MCAS and other conditions such as migraine, asthma, and EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus), underscoring the complexity of this syndrome with comorbidities. Dr. Dempsey emphasizes individualized treatment strategies, reflecting the highly personalized nature of managing MCAS and its triggers.