Surprising Facts About Histamine Overload and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

Tracy Harrison is the Founder and Lead Educator of The School of Applied Functional Medicine. She is deeply passionate about transforming healthcare with the powerful combination of functional medicine and savvy clinical partnership. A scientist who left the high-tech corporate world in 2007, Tracy built a wildly successful, multi-modality practice utilizing functional medicine principles, and in 2011, she founded The School of Applied Functional Medicine™. SAFM is well-respected for its scientific rigor as an accredited continuing education program rooted in both the science and practical application of functional medicine. The school’s tribe of diverse healthcare practitioners represents 20+ different clinical modalities from 70+ countries around the world.

Tracy is a beloved educator and prized mentor in the field. A scientist and systems engineer at heart, Tracy holds three degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and further graduate education from Bridgeport University and The Institute for Functional Medicine. She also holds a certification in health coaching from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

In this episode, Erin and Tracy dive into the world of histamine overload and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, identifying root causes behind the increase in these disease states today.

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FREE Masterclass: 8 Back-to-School Parenting Tips

Are you ready to kick start your child’s health and well-being this school year?

Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring top experts in child health and parenting:

Dr. Alina Olteanu, Integrative Pediatrician
Dr. Tori Hartline, Pediatric Chiropractor
Erin Kerry, Integrative Health Coach
Dr. Sandy Gluckman, Parenting Specialist

In this informative session, you’ll learn:

Proven strategies to keep your child healthy and thriving as they head back to school
Practical tips to boost their immune system and prevent common illnesses
Techniques to manage stress and promote mental well-being
Nutritional advice to ensure your child gets the right fuel for their body and brain
How to create a balanced routine that supports both academic success and overall health

Why attend?

This webinar offers a unique opportunity to hear from leading professionals who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, or caregiver, you’ll gain valuable insights that can make a significant difference in your child’s school year (and make the back to school experience more enjoyable for YOU!).

When?

Wednesday, July 31st at 12pm (noon) CT via Zoom

Don’t miss out!

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and take the first step towards a healthier, happier school year for your child. Sign up here.

Register now and empower yourself with the tools and knowledge to support your child’s health and well-being all year long.

Reasons Your Fitness Routine May Be Creating More Anxiety

Molly McNamee is an online fitness coach who specializes in chronic stress and pain relief. Her clients call her “The Moving Therapist” as she helps them heal their anxiety through movement. In this episode, we discuss how exercise can be used as an anxiety modulator – either to increase it or reduce it.

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How to Have a Healthier Relationship with Your Body

After years of struggling with her own dysfunctional body-relationship, Marla Marla Mervis-Hartmann has transformed her experiences into services to help women discover honor and appreciate their bodies.

Marla has been featured at TEDx Salinas. Marla has followed her passion for women’s health down many study paths, including women’s sexual wellness; postpartum care; Restore Your Core educator; Tantra teacher certification; Yoga teacher training, and massage therapy. She has a Certification in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy. Marla is author of the upcoming book “BE-Friend Yourself~ A Guide to Freedom with Food, Peace with your Body & Confidence in your Life.”

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Why You Should Chew Your Food 32 Times

Dr. Anjali Agrawal is a family chiropractor, functional nutritionist, founder, and speaker. Dr. Anjali helps families navigate their journey from conception to adulthood. As the founder of Back In Balance, Dr. Anjali integrates gentle chiropractic adjustments, functional nutrition, ergonomics, and a variety of unique diagnostic testing to identify the root cause of symptoms.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of HOW you do things, from standing to chewing to timing of eating. It’s a fascinating discussion with tips that were new, even for me!

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What Every Parent Needs to Know About Neuroinflammation

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a mental health innovator and founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and Dr. Roseann, LLC, dedicated to reshaping mental health perceptions and treatments. Through her Neurotastic™ Brain Formulas and trademarked BrainBehaviorReset® method, she provides science-backed holistic therapies to tackle conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, OCD and PANS/PANDAS. Author of three books including “It’s Gonna be OK!™”, and podcast host of It’s Gonna be OK!™: Science-Backed Solutions for Children’s Behavior and Mental Health.

In this episode, Dr. Roseann details what is often missed in the mental illness diagnosis journey (and what was missed in my own journey): the connection between brain and immune system. Download and listen here or find wherever you get podcasts.

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How Your Brain Impacts Chronic Pain

Dr. Afton Hassett is a licensed clinical psychologist who is an Associate Professor and the Director of Pain and Opioid Research in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan (UM). She conducts interdisciplinary research related to exploring the role of cognitive, affective, and behavioral factors in chronic pain.

She has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and is a leader in the field of resilience and pain. She is the author of “Chronic Pain Reset: 30 Days of Activities, Practices and Skills to Help You Thrive,” an innovative pain self-management book for patients and their clinicians released earlier this fall.

Download and listen to this fascinating episode here or wherever you get podcasts!

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Yep, Ultra Processed Foods Are Really That Bad

The BMJ just published the world’s largest scientific review of its kind, involving almost 10 million people from 45 meta-analyses, stating that diets high in processed food are linked to 32 harmful health effects. This includes cancer, asthma, mental illness, heart disease, and more.

The review defined ultra processed foods as “ready to eat products, including packaged snacks, carbonated soft drinks, instant noodles, and ready-made meals.” They are “composed of chemically modified substances extracted from foods, along with additives to enhance taste, texture, appearance, and durability, with minimal to no inclusion of whole foods.”

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How to Get to the Root, Once and For All

Do you relate to any of the following symptoms?

Cravings for sugar and overly processed foods.
Asthma and allergies.
Recurring illness and overuse of antibiotics.
Frequent yeast infections.
Debilitating depression.
Racing thoughts and anxiety.
Headaches and foggy thinking.
Nasty PMS.
Low immune tolerance.
IBS symptoms and gastrointestinal upset.

I experienced all of these… once upon a time

Ten years ago, I wouldn’t have believed you if you told me they were all connected. I went to one specialist for the mood issues, one for the allergies and breathing issues, one for the hormones, never being told that one impacted the other. No recommended treatments looked at root cause resolution.

Nine and a half years ago I was introduced to gut health, nutrition, and supplements to support whole-body healing. And one by one, the issues I had struggled with for a lifetime began improving.

Because of the health I found, I started sharing my story. I won’t stop.

My health journey isn’t linear. It isn’t compartmentalized to symptoms/diagnosis. It’s a collection of puzzle pieces, impacted by my DNA, personal and family trauma history, toxic burden, stress, health issues in utero and through childhood, nutrient sufficiency (or insufficiency), and so much more.

It’s never just one thing.

We must think beyond our labels. Then we can collect the puzzle pieces to restore healing.

If you are feeling burdened by your chronic issues, I am here. I am listening, and I want to partner with you to promote revitalized health in your body.

Let’s put the puzzle pieces together! Reach out if you need support. I’d love to work with you. Learn more about what I do and the labs I offer here.