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At 542 pages and referencing over 1200 academic articles, this book is the longest and most thorough resource on mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) to date. Allergies and anaphylaxis are on the rise, alongside gastrointestinal problems, skin issues, fatigue, orthopedic pain, neurological symptoms, and just about everything in between. Patients are coming out of the woodwork with chronic, debilitating, often invisible illness. Recent research estimates that 14%-17% of the population may have mast cell activation disease. Much of the medical community has never heard of the condition, and existing mainstream treatment tends to focus predominantly on pharmacological management. However, once a patient has reached a stable baseline, there are a number of other individualized approaches that can guide patients to successfully address the underlying root issues. This book includes 1) an in-depth overview of mast cell activation disease, with a focus on mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS); 2) a patient story describing life with MCAS; 3) a detailed literature review and current hypotheses for disease origins; 4) a practical guide of clinical considerations for diagnosis; 5) a chapter devoted to comorbid conditions, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS, Lyme disease and much more; 6) several chapters devoted to mainstream and natural treatment options, dietary considerations, and strategies for holistic healing; 7) content from dozens of interviews with prominent MCAS experts, including specialists in allergy/immunology, hematology, functional medicine, naturopathy, psychology, nutrition, gastroenterology, physical therapy, clinical research, and more! Whether a patient, medical practitioner, or family member/friend, this book empowers readers and provides patients with concrete steps to move forward in the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of mast cell activation syndrome.

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"As a clinician who often works with women suffering from chronic pain and intertwining diagnosis, this book was so insightful and connected so many dots. As an individual struggling to find validation in the medical community, with my own struggle with Mast Cell activation syndrome, this book was invaluable to have educated discussions with physicians and offers evidence driven resources with personal insight. This books is not only scientifically comprehensive, it is also a compassionate and logical account of living with a complicated disease process that can look so different for some many. I highly recommend this book for those looking to advocate for themselves and clinicians looking to advocate for their patients."

Product details File Size 5776 KB Print Length 826 pages Publication Date March 18, 2019 Sold by  Digital Services LLC Language English ASIN B07P2J14FM

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Mast Cells United A Holistic Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome edition by Amber Walker Health Fitness Dieting eBooks Reviews

• Amber Walker’s Mast Cells United, subtitled A Holistic Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, is an extraordinary work. The first chapter reads like a combination of personal confession and mystery novel as Amber tells us about her twenty years of suffering through a terrifying range of nearly continuous symptoms ranging from erratic heart rate, night sweats, vomiting, diarrhea, anaphylaxis, perilous drops in blood pressure, intense abdominal cramps, muscle fatigue, headaches and brain fog, as she strove to be normal [as a type A person!], running marathons, swimming competitively, earning a doctorate in physical therapy (PT), serving as a consultant to the government of Peru on PT issues, and practicing PT in Peru, Utah, her native Alaska, and Colorado. That makes up just part of her confession. Her mystery is, of course, to put her medical history up against the question What causes my illness? Ms. Walker gives us an intimate description of her interactions with physicians, many, dismissing her symptoms as imaginary, and others treating them with only temporary success, or even making them worse.
  
  As her story progress, Amber discovers, with the help of main line medical professionals and holistic practitioners, that she suffers from mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), a condition in which certain white blood cells (masts), whose function is to protect the body from parasites, microbes and viruses, are triggered to release response chemicals, but in MCAS, over produce, or produce erratically. Moreover, since the mast cells are active in the entire body, such triggering can overwhelm the muscles, lungs, digestive response, heart rate, blood pressure stability, brain and sensory function. Amber’s first chapter concludes with her plan to help others with MCAS to reach a normal base line in their own lives through a holistic approach to treatment.
  
  In successive chapters she details the function of mast cells, reviews topics in mast cell activation disease (MCAD), diagnostics for MCAD, coexisting conditions, common root issues, conventional treatment approaches, natural treatment options, dietary considerations. She then offers her recommendations for a holistic healing approach. Each of the chapters has an extensive bibliography, which will be of great interest to specialists in the treatment of MCAD, and researchers in mast cell function and activation, as well as people with MCAD and their support groups. These chapters and bibliography add another extraordinary layer to the book, and make it both an empathetic guide for those with MCAD, and a current summary of diagnostics and treatment for practitioners and mast function for researchers.
  
  The Amber revealed in the book is a person struggling to be normal under adverse circumstances, a very competent and deeply religious individual, who wants to reach out and help others through the shared experience of MCAD.
• Amber Walker has done an amazing job with the book "Mast Cells United A Holistic Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome" diving into the complex world of Mast Cell Activation. The book talks about her journey and struggle with chronic disease and how she was not able to get answers even after visiting numerous specialists. Her story is similar to many individuals that have a laundry list of symptoms but go from one doctor to another with no answers and continue to be told "everything is normal". The book tells Amber's story that all the tests come back normal, but more and more symptoms continued to appear over time. Many people can relate with this story and will find answers by reading this book!
  
  The book starts with her story and then she does an amazing job breaking down the role of mast cell and the immune system with health and wellness. We are living in a world with new threats to the immune system and this is leading to multi-system dysfunction and symptoms. The truth is that this dysfunctional state needs different tests, treatments, and workups along with addressing other underlying issues like SiBO, GI dysfunction, mold exposure, infections, histamine intolerance, etc. She addresses all of this in one book. If you have been searching for explanations and answers, this book is for you!
  
  Not only should everyone that is dealing with Mast Cell Activation read this book, but EVERYONE that has been dealing with chronic problems that are not getting answers from traditional medicine. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to read this book before its release date, and I will definitely recommend this book to many!
• As a clinician who often works with women suffering from chronic pain and intertwining diagnosis, this book was so insightful and connected so many dots. As an individual struggling to find validation in the medical community, with my own struggle with Mast Cell activation syndrome, this book was invaluable to have educated discussions with physicians and offers evidence driven resources with personal insight. This books is not only scientifically comprehensive, it is also a compassionate and logical account of living with a complicated disease process that can look so different for some many. I highly recommend this book for those looking to advocate for themselves and clinicians looking to advocate for their patients.
• I enjoyed this book in so many ways, Amber dose an amazing job of explaining all the current medical literature out there on MCAS into one book! It explains how so many illnesss are interconnected and addresses treatment options in all areas of medicine. This is a great guide to give to doctors and people in other areas of medicine to truly understand how “real” mcas is.