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MCAS, POTS, & Hypermobility Part 2 with Michelle Shapiro, RD

July 08, 2024 • Amanda Montalvo • Season 6 • Episode 6

We are back with part two with Michelle Shapiro! After our initial discussion in the last episode about how these conditions relate to one another, today we are diving into conventional treatments and functional approaches for MCAS, POTS, and hypermobility. Michelle and I discuss why jumping straight to restrictive diets might not be the best long-term solution, why stabilizing mast cells should come first, and why specialized care is crucial.

This episode covers:

What is missing from conventional treatments for MCAS
Why stabilizing mast cells and mediators needs to happen before addressing root causes
The importance of personalized approaches for highly sensitive and hypermobility individuals
Holistic management for POTS including sodium intake, compression socks, and potassium-rich foods
Utilizing the Highly Sensitive Body Hub for MCAS and related symptoms

Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/

Resources/Links:

Take the quiz to find out if you have a highly sensitive body: https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147858703/QTiFyr9T
Join the HSB Hub: https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147833897/QTiFyr9T
Reflux episode with Michelle: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e21-the-root-cause-of-reflux-with-michelle-shapiro-rd/
Compression socks: https://vimvigr.com/collections/women-all-collections-compression-socks
The Chop Levine Protocol (exercise protocol for POTS)
The Hypermobility Chiropractor we constantly mentioned: https://thehypermobilechiro.com/
Gupta program: https://guptaprogram.com/
Study link for long covid: https://www.helpadvisor.com/community-health/long-covid-report

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Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/

Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/

Listen to Quiet The Diet: https://www.quietthediet.com/

Apply to work with Michelle and her team: https://michelleshapirord.com/private-practice

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Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course