Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein
Health & Fitness:Medicine
Mast cells: interesting and mysterious. You can’t be born without them, but they don’t show up in blood tests. They’re found throughout the body and can affect multiple systems in vastly different ways. What makes them misbehave?
We spoke with renowned Allergy and Immunology physician, Anne Maitland, MD, about the role of mast cells in the body, what happens when they go “off script”, and what we can do about it.
Dr. Maitland explains that mast cells are necessary for recognizing and healing tissue injury, and make a decision on how to react. But what if your mast cells perceive the situation incorrectly? What if they perceive a five-alarm fire when it’s just an overcooked, smoky dinner? The mast cells react disproportionately to the perceived threat, and the over-reaction manifests itself throughout the body.
She discusses how misbehaving mast cells manifest differently in different systems; she talks through examples of mast cell disorders; and she lists three questions to ask yourself as you try to figure out: are your mast cells misbehaving?
Dr. Maitland describes the challenges people with mast cell disorders face in getting properly diagnosed and treated, and outlines her approach to treating mast cell disorders. And finally, Dr. Maitland likens the hypermobile patient to a Maserati, and explains why proper maintenance is important sooner rather than later.
A deep dive into all things mast cell-related, this episode is full of wisdom you won’t want to miss!
Visit these links for more information about the books mentioned by Dr. Maitland.
https://hiddenstripes.com/
https://originwellnesscolorado.com/passport
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For more information about Dr. Maitland, visit https://clinicalparadigms.com/ or https://chiarinsc.com/patient/
For more information about Dr. Linda Bluestein, visit https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/
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Milestones and Reflections: 100 Episodes of Bendy Bodies with Linda Bluestein, MD
99. From News Anchor to Advocate: A POTS and EDS Journey with Summer Dashe
98. Environmental Triggers of Mast Cell Disease with Tania Dempsey, MD
97. Learning to Spot the Signs of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes with Guest Host, Kate Colbert
96. Coping with Dance Injuries and Career Transitions with Chelsea Pierotti, PhD and Guest Cohost, Jennifer Milner
95. Pain Care Redefined: Non-Drug Therapies for Pain Relief with Heather Tick, MD
94. Support and Bracing for Hypermobile Joints with Susan Chalela, MPT, and Guest Cohost, Scott Borjeson
93. Unveiling Taming the Zebra: A Discussion with Physical Therapists Patricia Stott and Heather Purdin
92. Empowering Zebra Warriors: THE Guide to Effective Physical Therapy for EDS and HSD with Lilian Holm, DPT
91. Hand Problems in EDS with Corinne McLees, OT and Hand Coach
90. Decoding Brain Fog: Expert Insights with Ilene Ruhoy, MD, PhD
89. Conquering the Sleep Struggle with Roger Seheult, MD
88. Service Dogs and Disability Rights with Tiffany Lee, JD
87. Disordered Eating in Dance with Josh Spell, LICSW, and Guest Co-Host Jennifer Milner
86. The Unfair EDS Journey with Amanda Cassil, PhD
85. Making a MCAS Documentary with Drs. Weinstock, Dempsey, Bluestein, Afrin, Kinsella & Jill Brook, MA
84. Slipping Rib Surgery in EDS with Adam Hansen, MD
83. Expert Insights: Breath Work in Pain Management with Jill Miller
82. The Impact of Clinician-Associated Trauma on EDS and HSD with Colin Halverson, PhD
81. Foot Pain 101: Everything You Need to Know with EDS and HSD with Lisa Ralston, PT
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