Mast Cell Activation & Environmental Illness
Exposure to water damaged buildings and molds can destabilize the immune system for years after initial contact. Humans are exposed to thousands of chemicals through water, cleaning and skin care products, food and even dust. Many of these are present in very low levels. But scientists have grown increasingly concerned that low levels of multiple toxins can disrupt the endocrine (hormonal) system and cause neurologic damage. Sometimes people who experience exposures to chemicals can become so dysregulated that they develop sensitivities to many foods, perfumes and other environmental stressors that other people tolerate.
Many of these symptoms overlap with mold toxicity and tick-borne illness. Aszani is committed to untangling and solving what can be complex interactions between these drivers of inflammation and immune system dysfunction.
Aszani is part of a mentorship group with Neal Nathan MD and Jill Crista ND, two of the pre-eminent mold, tick-borne illness and mast cell clinicians in the country.
Mast Cell Symptoms (there are many, this is just a sample)
Flushing of the face, neck, and chest; headache
Ttachycardia and chest pain
Shortness of breath
Abdominal pain, bloating, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), diarrhea, vomiting
Uterine cramps or bleeding
Rashes, including maculopapular cutaneous mastocytosis (MPCM)/urticaria pigmentosa (UP), telangiectatic lesions
Bone/muscle pain, osteosclerosis, osteopenia, osteoporosis
Itching, +/- rash
Blood pressure instability; brain fog, cognitive dysfunction; anxiety/depression; lightheadedness, syncope; and anaphylaxis.
These symptoms may appear as acute (as in anaphylaxis) or as chronic conditions.
From the Mast Cell Disease Society, Inc
The first consultation includes:
A thorough history
A physical exam and vital signs
Development of a plan that aligns with your values and hopes for treatment
What Do I Bring to My Appointment?
Any relevant lab results or records
Your partner if you would like
A list of questions
Pricing
$380/hr in Office
Resources
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Jill Crista, ND
Jill Crista is one of my mentors, a Naturopathic Physician and author of the book “Break the Mold”.
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Neal Nathan, MD
Neal is one of my mentors. He is a Board-Certified Family Physician, Founding Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and author of the book “Toxic”.
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Surviving Mold
Ritchie Shoemaker, MD is a pioneer in the field of biotoxin illness. He is a researcher and educator and Neal Nathan trained with him.
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International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness
A nonprofit professional medical society that aims to raise awareness of the environmental causes of inflammatory illnesses and to support the recovery of individuals affected by these illnesses through the integration of clinical practice, education, and research.
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Dynamic Neural Retraining
A natural, drug- free, neuroplasticity-based program that can assist in relieving symptoms associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Lyme Disease, Food Sensitivities, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and many other conditions.
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Mast Cell Action
This group offers support to the mast cell disease community, their families, doctors and researchers. It also raises awareness of disorders resulting from mast cell activation, increases vital research in this area and strives for better diagnostics and treatment.