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Renowned expert in environmental medicine, mold, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), Dr. Kelly McCann, joins Tick Boot Camp live from the ILADS Conference to discuss the growing problem of environmental toxicant exposures and their role in chronic illnesses like Lyme disease. She also sheds light on the impact of mold exposure, challenges in diagnosing and treating MCAS, and practical strategies for improving health. This conversation is packed with valuable insights for anyone affected by chronic illness. Key Takeaways: Toxicant Overload: Individuals are exposed to up to 85,000 chemicals in the environment, which can disrupt immune function and contribute to chronic disease. Total Load Concept: Many people struggle with illness due to a limited detoxification capacity, making them more vulnerable to environmental exposures. Mold and Lyme Disease: Poorly constructed buildings often harbor mold, which can worsen chronic infections like Lyme and contribute to severe health issues. Understanding MCAS: Mast cell activation syndrome presents with varied and individualized symptoms, making diagnosis and treatment complex. Personal Experience: Dr. McCann shares her journey of developing chronic illness after exposure to a mold-contaminated clinic, emphasizing the need to address environmental and infectious triggers together. Healing Strategies: Practical steps to reduce toxicant exposure, improve detox pathways, and manage immune dysfunction. Resources & Links: Follow the latest ILADS updates at ILADS.org Learn more about Dr. Kelly McCann and her practice at The Spring Center Stay connected with Tick Boot Camp: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter (X)

In today's episode, we invited experts from across oncology specialties to discuss the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic—the onset of which occurred 5 years ago. Our guests shared how the pandemic's lingering effects continue to shape patient care. We heard from:  Ramez N. Eskander, MD, a gynecologic oncologist and assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at the University of California San Diego Health Rachel N. Grisham, MD, an associate attending physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York Benjamin Herzberg, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University Medical Center and an oncologist at Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York, New York  Kelly McCann, MD, PhD, an assistant professor and breast medical oncologist at UCLA Health's David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles, California Gregory Roloff, MD, a hematologist/oncologist at the University of Chicago Medicine in Illinois

Autoimmune disease isn't your body attacking itself—it's your body trying to protect you. So why does medicine keep getting it wrong? In this episode of Medical Disruptors, Dr. Kelly McCann and I break down the real drivers of autoimmunity—emotional and physiological stress, not just your immune system. We reveal why gut issues, chronic inflammation, and flares are signals, not malfunctions, and why nervous system regulation is the missing piece no one talks about. Forget symptom-chasing. From vagus nerve stimulation to neurofeedback, we're uncovering what actually moves the needle for lasting healing. It's time to stop gaslighting symptoms and start listening to your body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like your body is fighting against you—reacting to foods, scents, stress, or even your environment? What if your symptoms aren't random but a message from your body trying to tell you something deeper? In this episode of Medical Disruptor, I sit down with Dr. Kelly McCann, an expert in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), functional medicine, and environmental health, to uncover the hidden root causes of chronic illness. In this powerful conversation, you'll discover: Why your immune system could be stuck in overdrive—and how to calm it How stress, trauma, and environmental toxins keep your body in fight-or-flight mode Why traditional medicine overlooks MCAS—and what actually works The missing piece of the puzzle if you've tried everything and still aren't better How to break free from chronic symptoms and finally heal This is where cutting-edge science meets real healing—because your body isn't working against you, it's trying to protect you. Learn how to listen, respond, and recover.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Kelly McCann, who's both an internist and a pediatrician with a focus on mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), chats with host Dr. Whitfield about how MCAS is linked to breast implant illness. Dr. McCann breaks down how these overactive mast cells can lead to a wide range of symptoms and shares some exciting new research showing that many patients feel a lot better after having their breast implants removed. They dive into how environmental toxins, genetic factors, and biofilms can make MCAS worse. The episode really highlights the need for advanced diagnostic tools and taking a holistic approach to tackle these complex health issues. Connect with Dr. McCann www.thespringcenter.com (ww.thespringcenter.com/) and www.drkellymccann.com (http://www.drkellymccann.com) Show Highlights: Research Findings on Symptom Relief (00:03:21) Dr. McCann shares research showing significant symptom relief after breast implant removal Triggers of Mast Cell Activation (00:06:14) Discussion on diverse triggers for mast cell activation and their effects on patients Environmental Medicine and Chemical Sensitivity (00:10:05) Connection between mast cell activation and environmental chemical sensitivity Eliminating Mycotoxins (00:28:34) Summary of methods to eliminate waste faster than the body can reabsorb bile salts, aiding mycotoxin removal Mast Cell Activation and Gut Issues (00:29:43) Exploration of mast cell activation's impact on gut health, including leaky gut syndrome and dysbiosis Mold Exposure and Biofilms (00:33:22) Discussion on how mold exposure can lead to bacterial colonization and biofilm formation, complicating treatment Mold and Bacterial Interaction (00:34:15) Clarification that mold is not the primary issue with breast implants Oxidative Stress and Free Radicals (00:35:16) Insights into how bacterial interactions with breast tissue can lead to oxidative stress and related health issues Genetics and Patient Complexity (00:37:02) Highlighting the complexity of treating patients with mast cell activation syndrome and the importance of genetic factors Links and Resources Let's Connect... Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb?si=23ea2cd9f6734667 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drrobertwhitfield?t=8oQyjO25X5i&r=1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/ X: https://x.com/rob_whitfieldmd Read this article - https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness Shop: https://drrobssolutions.com SHARP: https://www.harp.health NVISN Labs - https://nvisnlabs.com/ Get access to Dr. Rob's Favorite Products below: Danger Coffee - Use our link for mold free coffee - https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg JASPR Air Purifier - Use code DRROB for the Jaspr Air Purifier - https://jaspr.co/ Echo Water - Get high quality water with our code DRROB10 - https://echowater.com/ BallancerPro - Use code DRROBVIP for the world's leader in lymphatic drainage technology - https://ballancerpro.com Ultrahuman - Use code WHITFIELD10 for the most accurate wearable - https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/?affiliateCode=drwhitfield

In this episode, we explore the nuances of MCAS—what triggers it, how it manifests, and most importantly, how to manage it effectively. Dr. McCann shares her extensive knowledge on the intersection of environmental exposures, chronic infections, and the immune system's role in MCAS. We'll discuss practical strategies for identifying and managing this condition, drawing on Dr. McCann's years of clinical experience and her holistic approach to patient care.   Whether you're a healthcare professional looking to expand your understanding of MCAS or someone seeking answers to your health challenges, this episode offers valuable insights. Together, we'll uncover the tools and protocols that can help regain control over mast cell responses and improve overall health.

Kelly McCann -  Kembativz Brand  https://www.kembativz.com/ Former Marine - Black Belt Magazine Hall of fame Master Instructor -  Founder and former owner of Crucible Security Specialist -  Columnist for Black Belt Magazine and Guns and Ammo - (aka Jim Grover)  Mr. McCann is a recognized subject matter expert in individual protective measures, anti-terrorism, counter- terrorism, high risk environment force protection, close combat, close quarters battle, apprehension avoidance, high risk protective services and myriad high risk environment tactics techniques and procedures.   He has worked in the aforementioned capacities around the world from London, England with the SAS and SBS, Haiti, Colombia, Venezuela, Bosnia, Kosovo, Skopje, Macedonia, Pristina, Indonesia, Iraq, Afghanistan and more.   https://www.amazon.com/Combatives-Street-Survival-Kelly-McCann/dp/0897501764 Please subscribe and share our podcast with friends and family.  Visit our website for bios, future events and info at www.evosec.org  Like, follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram @evosecusa Links below for upcoming training: EvoSec Defensive Pistol 2 Course - 6/1/24 EvoSec Improving Grip and Stance 6/22/24 WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!!  Help support this show by purchasing any of your JiuJitsu gear, Jocko Supplements, books clothing and more... link below. Origin/Jocko Fuel – Bringing back American manufacturing, producing the best Jiu-Jitsu Gis on the market, Jeans, rash guards, and world class supplements to help you on the path.  Use EvoSec10 at checkout for 10% off, this helps us greatly.  EVOSEC Originusa.com AFFILIATE LINK Tenicor – www.tenicor.com they are educators, and innovators in the holster market.  They are firearms instructors themselves, pressure testing their gear in multiple force on force events every year.  We support those who do the work.   Please visit our new sponsor Training Ground at https://thetrainingground.life  Training Ground offers top notch trianing in Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Tang Soo Do and Firearms.  An environment where learning is paramount for both students and instructors.   Again, patronizing our sponsors helps us greatly. 

This episode delves into the critical role of integrating the mind, body, and spirit connection in addressing and healing from environmental illnesses. It features a comprehensive discussion with Dr. McCann who combines her extensive medical background with holistic and spiritual healing practices. Initially motivated by a desire to make a meaningful impact in the world, Dr. McCann's  share insights on utilizing intuitive practices like muscle testing for self-empowerment and diagnosis, the importance of intuition in healing, and the power of reframing physical symptoms as messages from the body. The conversation underlines the significance of forgiveness, self-love, and the transformative impact of addressing emotional and spiritual blocks in conjunction with physical health strategies to achieve comprehensive healing from environmental illnesses.   Highlights: Exploring Intuition and Emotional Blocks Understanding Physical Symptoms as Messages The Role of Environmental Illness in Mind-Body-Spirit Healing Harnessing Frequencies for Healing Traditional Chinese Medicine and Emotional Connections Links: LINKS: The Spring Center Website Dr. Kelly McCann Instagram Holistic With Heidi Website Lifelong Instagram Lifelong Tik Tok Lifelong YouTube Holistic With Heidi Instagram  

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My fiancée Kelly McCann joins me on the show to talk about the Daytona 500 being postponed, the 2024 season & the legacy of Dale Earnhardt.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Kelly McCann, MD, a functional medicine doctor who has lectured all over the world on commonly overlooked causes of chronic illness, such as mold and mycotoxins, Lyme and associated infections, environmental medicine, and the topic of our podcast, mast cell activation, which, surprisingly, may affect up to 25% of people!

Join hosts Dr. Campbell and Dr. Hohn as they welcome the distinguished Dr. Kelly McCann. Dr. McCann, a pioneer in Integrative and Environmental Medicine, shares her expertise in unraveling the mysteries of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). As a practicing Internal Medicine doctor and Pediatrician, Dr. McCann utilizes her extensive knowledge to guide patients toward optimal health. She's a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences, covering topics like Complex Chronic Illness, Lyme Disease, Environmental Toxicants, Mold Illness, Ehlers Danlos Syndromes, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Discover the keys to understanding MCAS and gain valuable insights to navigate complex health conditions. Tune in now and empower yourself with knowledge about MCAS   TOPICS: (02:25) What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? (09:37) Common drivers of MCAS (15:57) Mold's impact on hormones (20:50) Interstitial Cystitis and MCAS  (26:58) Ehlers-Danlos syndrome & Dysautonomia (29:49) Working with patients   More from Dr. Kelly McCann:  Follow her on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drkellymccann/ Visit her website | https://drkellymccann.com/ Master Mast Cell Activation | https://mastcellmastering.byhealthmeans.com/?idev_id=27662

Dr. McCann is an esteemed physician who completed a Residential Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, training with Dr. Andrew Weil. She holds certifications from the Institute of Functional Medicine and is Board Certified in Integrative Medicine by the American Board of Physician Specialties. She is an active member of The American Academy of Environmental Medicine and the International Society of Environmentally Acquired Illness, organizations focused on environmental exposure education. With expertise in topics like mold illness, Lyme disease, chronic infections, and mast cell activation, Dr. McCann delivers incredible international lectures on these subjects. I absolutely loved this conversation with Dr. McCann! Her intelligence is seamlessly conveyed as she delivers some amazing - yet unique - information about MCAS, mold, and lyme. You definitely don't want to miss this episode! Topics: 1. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and its Connection to Tick-Borne Illness / Mold - Overview of MCAS and its physiological mechanisms - Explanation of how MCAS is linked to tick-borne illnesses / Mold - Discussion of the role of mast cells in immune responses 2. Common Mast Cell Triggers - Explanation of various triggers that can activate mast cells - Examples of environmental, dietary, and emotional triggers 3. Managing Hypersensitivity Responses and Calming the Nervous System - Strategies for reducing the nervous system's sensitivity - Breathing exercises, vagus nerve stimulation, and relaxation techniques - Techniques to manage stress and anxiety in MCAS patients 4. Dietary Approaches for Managing MCAS Symptoms - Role of diet in addressing MCAS symptoms - Explanation of low-histamine diets and their impact - Dietary recommendations to reduce inflammation and triggers - How to evaluate your dietary triggers more easily 5. Sequential Treatment Approach for Multiple Conditions - Decision-making process for prioritizing treatment - Strategies for addressing SIBO, MCAS, mold, Lyme disease, etc. - Gradual progression in treatment to optimize outcomes 6. Immunotherapies to Increase Tolerance and Reduce Reactivity in MCAS - Explanation of two immunotherapy approaches - How immunotherapies work 7. Reintroducing Foods and Assessing Readiness - Indicators that the body is ready for food reintroduction - Step-by-step approach to reintroducing foods - Monitoring and adapting the process based on individual response 8. Supplements and Medications for MCAS Support - Overview of supplements that can help alleviate MCAS symptoms - Natural remedies to stabilize mast cell activity 9. Using Muscle Testing to Determine Dietary and Supplement Choices - Explanation of muscle testing for assessing compatibility - How muscle testing helps identify beneficial and detrimental substances - Insights into how to perform a muscle test on oneself 10. Improving Sleep Quality in MCAS Patients - Addressing sleep disturbances in MCAS individuals - Strategies for enhancing sleep hygiene - 5-HTP, Oxytocin, L-Theanine... Thanks so much for tuning in! Get Chloe's Book Today! "⁠75 Gut-Healing Strategies & Biohacks⁠" Register for the Mastering Mast Cell Activation Summit Here If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review or share it to your stories over on Instagram. If you tag @synthesisofwellness, Chloe would love to personally thank you for listening! Follow Chloe on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@synthesisofwellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Chloe on TikTok @chloe_c_porter Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠synthesisofwellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to purchase products, subscribe to our mailing list, and more! Or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/synthesisofwellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see all of Chloe's links, schedule a BioPhotonic Scanner consult with Chloe, or support the show! Thanks again for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chloe-porter6/support

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about the latest insights on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. About My Guests: My guests for this episode are Dr. Kelly McCann, MD and Beth O'Hara, FN.  Both of our guests today are prior podcast guests.  You can find their full bios by looking at episode 142 for Dr. Kelly and episodes 101, 109, 122, and 156 for Beth.  Dr. Kelly works with patients with complex, chronic illnesses and is also an experts in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.  Beth is an expert on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and operates MastCell360.com.   Both of them are amazing practitioners and are people that I have been honored to collaborate with and be mentored by.  They recently partnered up to host the Mastering Mast Cell Activation Summit which runs in October.   Key Takeaways: What are the triggers for more sensitive patients? What are the top triggers of MCAS? Is MCAS the core problem or a symptom of other root causes? Can aggressive detoxification trigger mast cells? What is the connection between methylation and MCAS? What tests are consistently helpful for MCAS? How might MCAS lead to neuro-cognitive symptoms or brain fog? Can salicylates and oxalates trigger mast cells? Are benzodiazepines helpful or do they complicate the picture? Can exposure to gas stoves trigger mast cells? What is the role of chronic infections in MCAS? How do hypercoagulation and biofilms fit into the discussion on MCAS? What place does immune modulation have in a MCAS strategy? Can porphyria or pyroluria contribute to MCAS? How might MCAS contribute to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? What are the top treatments for stabilizing mast cells? How might peptides, LDN, or black seed oil support the body? What is the role of minerals in MCAS? Can IgE blockers be helpful in dealing with MCAS? Do EMFs trigger MCAS? How important are limbic retraining systems? Connect With My Guests: http://DrKellyMcCann.com http://MastCell360.com Related Resources: Mastering Mast Cell Activation Summit (Registration opens September 18th)  Interview Date: August 18, 2023 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode188. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority. 

The Spirit of the Lord is moving like a flood over the children of God. He is revealing the deeper secrets and the hidden things as you sit with Him. The still small voice that is calling to your spirit wants you to know Him more. God has a plan and a destiny for every person. When we start following the Holy Spirit's lead we start moving into our destinies rather than coasting through life.   The Bible tells us “If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit”. Galatians 5:25 NKJV. It is time that we clean out our ears, change our minds and begin to move where the spirit is guiding us.   Join me, Lisa Perna, and our friends Robin Fields, Debbie Kitterman, Kelly McCann, Margie Moormann, Gordana, and Michael VanVlymen for three days that will empower, enlighten, and refire you to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit!   To Connect with Lisa, or sign up for one of the Daddy's Girl Conferences go here: https://www.touchedbyprayer.com   You can purchase her book here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ9C35PD/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20   Special Announcements:    Dream Big with God Seminar is  Saturday, November 4, 20023, from 10 AM - 5 PM Eastern Time ~ LIVE ON ZOOM   It's time to access and amplify the God-given dreams placed with you!   David Jeremiah says, “God plants dreams in our hearts to fulfill His purpose on earth.”    God has specific blueprints and plans for each one of us. But how do we access them?   Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” ESV   It's time to awaken to the dreams He has for your life and take a BIG step of faith to dream with God.  Join me, my husband John, and 3 of my powerfully gifted friends, Robin Fields, Amie Rogers, and Shelly Vargo, as we help you embark on a journey of Dreaming BIG with God.   Not only will we have teaching and activation exercises designed to help you dream BIG with God, but Shelly will lead us in a creative Exercise called: Vision Board Paint Session This is Not your traditional vision board. Using the modality of Art Therapy, this is an expressive painting journey to (re)ignite vision.    You don't want to miss this power-packed One Day Seminar. Early Bird Registration is open now. Price increases October 20, 2023   If you can't attend live, you will be emailed a link to watch the replay.    To Register or for full details, schedule, pricing, and more, click here:  www.debbiekitterman.com/shop   

Dr. Kelly McCann, MD, is Triple-Board Certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, and integrative medicine. On this podcast, she discusses her struggles with conditions that plague so many people these days; chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and depression - and how she was able to overcome them.   [03:08] - Could the root cause be genetic predisposition?[16:32] - Generational trauma and what it has to do with your health[29:23] - The role of the placebo effect More about this podcast: The way we perceive the health and lives of other people is complicated, even for Dr. Kelly McCann, a highly-credentialed MD.  And trauma is a back story for SO many people who navigate chronic illness. For instance, when you feel a parent isn't showing love, it can throw you into a cycle of people-pleasing and seeking constant affirmation. If you're struggling with a chronic illness, it's worthwhile to reflect on the message your body is trying to tell you - and be able to look at your relationships objectively. Guided Imagery and Hypnotherapy (Dr. Kelly McCann): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R7-jpkuHnswbelZc9TddFCJB0MLROmZk/view

Are you over-reactive to allergens, foods and chemicals? Join me and my guest, Dr. Kelly McCann MD, to learn more about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and the overlap with food sensitivities and allergies. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 3:33 What mast cells are and how mast cells become activated ⏰ 7:42 The many symptoms of mast cell activation and the difference between MCAS, food sensitivities and allergies   ⏰ 12:26 Nearly 20% of the population has Mast Cell Activation Syndrome ⏰ 13:36 Histamine foods which can contribute to the symptoms of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome ⏰ 17:07 Supplements that can help with histamine intolerance ⏰ 18:18 How the mind-body connection is connected and helpful mind-body practices ⏰ 31:18 The ONE thing you can do today to help your body heal Listen to Wellness By Design on the go with these apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Subscribe, rate and review! Check out Dr. Kelly McCann MD's Bio: Kelly McCann, MD, is a leader in the field of Integrative and Functional Medicine. She serves on the Board of Directors for 2 professional organizations and lecturers regularly to colleagues all over the world on various topics, including mold and mycotoxin illness, chronic infections, mast cell activation and environmental medicine. Educating both colleagues and patients is her passion. At her private practice, The Spring Center in Costa Mesa, CA, she works with many complex chronically ill patients utilizing the best of conventional and integrative medicine to support them on their healing journey. She is triple Board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Integrative Medicine through ABPS. She was one of 35 Residential Fellows at the University of Arizona's Center for Integrative Medicine. She received her MD and MPH from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, a Master's in Library Science from University at Albany, and her BA in Music from Brown University. She was the host of the successful Health Means Summit, the Many Manifestations of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and the Co-host of the upcoming Allergy and Asthma Summit. She lives in Laguna Niguel, CA with her husband and their dog.  Dr. Kelly McCann MD's  gift and link Check out the frequently asked questions and answers guide about MCAS: https://jhhfreeresources.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/Mast+Cell+Activation+Frequently+Asked+Questions.pdf  Connect with Dr. Kelly McCann MD: Website: https://drkellymccann.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkellykmccann/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkellymccann/    ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the most wonderful fine version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com  Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm?  Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audiobundle  Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janehoganhealth DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition before undertaking any diet, exercise, supplement, health program, or other procedure discussed in this podcast.

Michael and Seth Raymond are the founders of Medusa Edged Weapon System along with Jason Schultz they have created a fascinating approach to using an edged or other hand held tool system! The Medusa Edged Weapon System is quick, efficient, and methodical approach! Michael and Jason discuss the origin and methods of the system and we get in to how they vetted their system through some elder statesman of the combatives world like Kelly McCann! You can find more on Medusa on instagram @medusaedgedweaponsysytem and Jason is @benkei_sohei. Special thanks to Cache Haggard @revenantcorp for his help with this episode!

In this episode, Dr. Kelly McCann together with Dr. Evan, talk about how to improve energy and other symptoms of Mast Cell Activation 01:29 What is mast cell activation syndrome? 02:51 Why do they become activated in some people and not others?07:07 How do you diagnose MCAS? 12:45 What are some of the most common symptoms of MCAS? 35:59 How is MCAS treated? 40:13 What are your favorite remedies for improving Sleep and Reducing fatigue in MCAS patients? Dr Kelly McCann's passion for understanding why certain people develop specific conditions drove her beyond conventional medicine to study first Complementary and Alternative Medicine, then Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine, Environmental Medicine, which lead to an exploration of chronic infections and illness due to mold exposure. As a practicing Internal Medicine doctor and Pediatrician, Dr McCann utilizes her extensive knowledge of root causes, various modalities, and treatment options to guide patients to health in her thriving practice, The Spring Center, located in Costa Mesa, CA. Dr McCann lectures regularly at professional conferences on topics such as Complex Chronic Illness, Lyme Disease and Co-infections, Environmental Toxicants, Mold and Mycotoxin Illness, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and related Illness and Psychological and Spiritual Issues related to Chronic Illness. She lives in Aliso Viejo, CA with her husband and their dog. To learn more about Dr. Kelly McCann and to download a free copy of her latest e-book, visit her website: https://www.kellykmccannmd.com/ For more information about Dr. Evan and his program, click here.  Prefer to watch on Youtube? Click here. Please note that any information in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.  

My fiancée Kelly McCann makes her podcast debut as she shares her experiences of her first trip to Pocono Raceway! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“We think about our bodies as a barrel, and everything that we've been exposed to over the course of our lifetime gets dumped in our bodies, and dumped in our barrel. At some point, we reach a threshold in which we just can't tolerate those exposures. So if our barrel gets filled up early on, we're going to express symptoms earlier on.” -Kelly McCann, MD Dr. Kelly McCann's passion for understanding why certain people develop specific conditions drove her beyond conventional medicine to study first Complementary and Alternative Medicine, then Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Environmental Medicine, which led to an exploration of chronic infections and illness due to mold exposure. As a practicing Internal Medicine doctor and Pediatrician, Dr McCann utilizes her extensive knowledge of root causes, various modalities, and treatment options to guide patients to health in her thriving practice, The Spring Center, located in Costa Mesa, CA.  Dr. McCann lectures regularly at both national and international professional conferences She is on the Board of Directors for two professional organizations, The American Academy of Environmental Medicine and The International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness. She holds Board Certifications in Functional Medicine, Medical Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine.  In today's talk, Dr. McCann discusses Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and how it can be an underlying root cause of bone loss and other issues that affect so many of us. The good news is that there is a lot that can be done. You don't want to miss this informative episode.   Links: The Many Manifestations of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome - https://mastcellactivation.byhealthmeans.com/?idev_id=22547 When you sign up, gifts include guides on FAQ's about MCAS Low-Histamine Diet Guide Intoduction to Guided Imagery + Hypnotherapy + much more! Timestamps: [03:15] What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS); the symptoms and who gets it [11:06] The complications of testing for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome [15:46] The effect MCAS has on bones & common triggers of MCAS [26:01] Supplements for MCAS [32:31] The Many Manifestations of Mast Cell Activation Summit

Join host, Peter McKenzie,  and attorney, Kelly McCann, to discuss the trials and errors that come along with being a landlord. McCann shares details regarding legal issues that can arise, and his own experience working with landlords.Connect with Peter: RinconManagement.com/podcastWant to get in touch with Peter and the Rincon team? Email Podcast@RinconManagement.comGuest:  Kelly McCann of Burnside Law FirmConnect with the Rincon team on social media: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn | Yelp-----------------Production House: Flint Stone MediaCopyright of Peter McKenzie 2022.

Today we are joined with Frass Azab. He's the owner of Warriors Academy KC and Chief Instructor of the Krav Maga program. He is a graduate of Park University's Criminology/Criminal Justice program, worked in Forensics, and as a member of teams dedicated to caring for violent patients in psychiatric wards. He has been a bodyguard for celebrities, and worked as a security supervisor for nightclubs in Miami and Kansas City. These professions have provided Frass real world experience utilizing his knowledge and physical skills developed in his martial arts training, giving him an array of principles and life experiences that make his lessons unique and applicable.He is a certified Warriors Krav Maga instructor under Nicholas Hughes, a CSW instructor under Eric Paulson, a Kembative's Brand Instructor under Kelly McCann, and an instructor under Hock Hochheim's Force Necessary Stick and Knife Hand to Hand Combat. Frass was inaugurated into the U.S.A. Marital Arts Hall of Fame as a 2018 Self Defense Instructor, and returned to cornering MMA fighters that same year.  His online Krav Maga self defense series can be found with BJJ Fanatic's Effective Self Defense.Learn more about our Risk Management department here https://ibcins.biz/risk-management/ or by calling 712-277-2424. 

Have you ever heard of mast cell activation syndrome and wondered if it is the missing puzzle piece for you? Or do you have mast cell activation syndrome and want to know what you can do about it? Today we are diving into Mast cell activation syndrome, also known as MCAS, with Dr. Kelly McCann. Dr. McCann has been in private practice in Costa Mesa, California since 2008. She is certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine and also Board Certified in Integrative Medicine by the American Board of Physician Specialties. She lectures internationally on various topics, including mold and mycotoxin illness, lyme and chronic infections, mast cell activation and related conditions and environmental medicine. Join us for a conversation today with Dr. McCann about MCAS, how it intersects with mold toxicity and POTS, and what you can do to support your health. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:38 - What is MCAS? 6:08 - MCAS and brain health 7:30 - How do you know it's MCAS? 18:01 - MCAS & POTS 24:46 - MCAS & Mold Toxicity 31:54 - Low Histamine Diet & MCAS 35:35 - Gut health and MCAS 37:34 - How prevalent is mold toxicity? 39:38 - Cats carry bartonella 42:22 - Treatments for MCAS 51:00 - Dr. McCann's morning routine 52:08 - Dr. McCann's book recommendations

Kelly McCann is an expert in individual protective measures, anti-terrorism, counter-terrorism, high-risk environment force protection, close combat, close-quarters battle, apprehension avoidance, high-risk protective services, and myriad high-risk environment tactics techniques and procedures.That's a mouthful, which means it's going to be a heck of a show. Join us as we kick off Season 3 with this exceptional guest!

Maury Abreu is the CEO and Founder of Omega Protective Concepts. He began his combatives education in boxing at the age of 12 when his father was looking for him to learn skills that could translate to the streets. As he was being raised in an area where he saw a lot of violent crime, he was immediately drawn to the aggression and violent contact that boxing offered, yet was lacking in the traditional martial arts he'd previously done. Maury continued to compete as a boxer well into his late 20's.Maury served as a Sergeant in U.S. Marine Corps at various duty stations, where he provided security at sensitive sites and instructed military personnel in the operation and deployment of various weapons and tactics both domestically and abroad. He was also selected as a Close Combat Instructor, training Marines in all aspects of military combatives.  Maury then became a Federal Correctional Officer with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Shortly after September 11, 2001 he then began working for a government agency responsible for training individuals who operate globally and independently without backup, specifically in extreme close quarters combat and counterterrorism.  Maury is a nationally published author for Paladin Press, sharing some of his knowledge and passion for knife combatives on Kelly McCann's Sudden Violence Series: “Edged Weapons: Response to Violent Knife Attacks.”  Maury is a competent and dynamic instructor with a legitimate teaching journey, possessing more than 20 years of combined military, law enforcement, and counterterrorism experience including instructing at a multitude of law enforcement and counterterrorism academies.  He has trained thousands of S.W.A.T. and law enforcement, military, and civilian clients, and is a certified instructor in Extreme Close-Quarters Personal Protection, Use of Force, Military Combatives, Knife and Firearm deployment and defense, Restraint and Control, Chemical Sprays, Baton, Physical Fitness, and Boxing.  For more information about Maury, please go to www.omegaprotectiveconcepts.com.  

In December we talked to Nova Scotia carpenter Kelly McCann, who was building a house for his Nova Scotia neighbour Jane McClair — for free. We check back in as McCann is putting the finishing touches to the house, and McClair is starting to move in.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about lipid therapy in optimizing health. About My Guests: My guest for this episode is Dr. Kelly McCann. Kelly McCann, MD, MPH & TM is on staff at Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California and has been in private practice in Costa Mesa since 2008. She founded Partners in Health at the Spring Center in August 2009. Dr. McCann received a B.A. in Music from Brown University and a Master’s in Library Science from University at Albany. She went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) and simultaneously earned a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) in Tropical Medicine (TM) at Tulane University in New Orleans. She completed both an Internal Medicine residency at Banner Samaritan Medical Center and a Pediatrics residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. McCann completed a Fellowship in the Program of Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona where she worked with Dr. Andrew Weil. She is one of only 35 physicians world-wide to participate in this Residential Fellowship.  Dr. McCann became certified in medical acupuncture through the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. She is certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine and also Board Certified in Integrative Medicine by the American Board of Physician Specialties. Dr. McCann completed a Masters in Spiritual Psychology at the University of Santa Monica in 2010. She is a Board Member of the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness. She lectures internationally on mold, Lyme disease, and environmental toxins. Key Takeaways: - What symptoms or conditions might benefit from lipid therapy? - When might lipid therapy be appropriate in the overall timeline of a chronic illness protocol - Which fats are the most health-supporting? - Are fish oils helpful or harmful? - Can there be an imbalance with too much Omega-3 and too little Omega-6? - How can lipid balance be explored? - What are VLCFAs and "renegades"? - What are DNA adducts? - What is PC? How is it different from choline? - Do lipids impact our ability to create energy or ATP? - How does PEMT impact the need for PC? - What is TMAO? Is it a concern when supplementing PC? - Is soy-derived or sunflower-derived best? - What is the role of ox bile, TUDCA, and butyrate in a lipid replacement protocol? Connect With My Guest: http://TheSpringCenter.com Related Resources: BodyBio - Get 15% off with code BETTERHEALTH Interview Date: March 26, 2021 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit http://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode142 Additional Information: To learn more, visit http://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of BodyBio.com Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

What is integrative medicine?  And how does it differ from conventional medicine?  What conditions might lead you to seek out an integrative doctor, and where do you find one?  Join us on this episode to find out how you might take your health and well-being to its next level. Episode Notes: You can reach today's guest Dr. Kelly McCann on her website thespringcenter.com, on Instagram as drkellymccann, and on Facebook as Kelly K McCann, MD. Our incredibly talented music man Ian Taylor is available at iantaylormusic.bandcamp.com Connect with my multi-talented producer Aaron Davies at Growllodge. growllodge.com  And if you'd like to reach me I'm @ barryaldenclark on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and on the web at barryaldenclark.com where you can find a link to my newest book "Living Life Now: Ingredients for Thriving In the Modern World." Have a great day!  And take good care of you!  

Dr. Jill interviews Dr. Kelly McCann on Tips for Mind Body Spirit in Recovering from Environmental Toxicity.

Kelly McCann made a major shift when his daughter was born. He gave up the big career to focus on being a dad. Now, this dad of four is both - a great dad and a successful business owner with his wife Leah. He shares how he changed his focus and began living his life by design.

In this episode I sit down with M.F.T. Kelly Faust McCann. We discuss the value religion played in her life, specifically the Mormon faith. As a therapist Kelly has helped many people through their faith transitions. Kelly shares a profound analogy derived from Buddhism that significantly helped her shift and transcend. We discuss the idiomatic expression: "don't throw the baby out with the bath water" in which something good, albeit sacred, is thrown out when trying to get rid of something bad. Kelly describes what that means to her in reference to her journey no longer being a participating Mormon. Kelly shares her building blocks to greater meaning and purpose in her life including: prayer, community, humility, and faith. Support the show (http://www.mettlebrain.com/contact-1)

Botox, injectables, facials, skin creams.  Do you dare?  Are you against it or all for it?  My friend and Marriage and Family Therapist, Kelly McCann and I discuss all the different ways we stay beautiful and why.  I also share my skin care favorites and my routine.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/thelittlebitpodcast)

James Eke looks at an article by combatives instructor, Kelly McCann, and his assertion that we should tap into our rage when it comes to self-defence, and discuss the problem with following this advice to the letter. We also answer a question about starting the martial arts and feeling a time crunch.

Kelly Faust is a Marriage and Family Therapist working in the Orange County/Los Angeles area. In addition to working with clients, Kelly is a contributor for a number of organizations including local charter schools, and online magazines. In this episode we discuss family, including the loneliness some people feel while being with family, the reality that anyone can be a parent, and who is parenting the parents-- don't we all need a little parenting? Support the show (http://www.mettlebrain.com/contact-1)

Cindy is joined by Dr. Kelly K McCann, MD, MPH & TM this week to discuss Lyme Disease, mold, and environmental toxins. Dr. McCann is on staff at Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California and has been in private practice in Costa Mesa since 2008. She lectures internationally on mold, lyme and environmental toxins. You won't want to miss this episode!

Dr. McCann received a B.A. in Music from Brown University and a Master’s in Library Science from University at Albany. She went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) and simultaneously earned a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) in Tropical Medicine (TM) at Tulane University in New Orleans. She completed both an Internal Medicine residency at Banner Samaritan Medical Center and a Pediatrics residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. McCann practiced medicine at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine where she worked and trained with renowned Andrew Weil, M.D., as one of 35 distinguished fellows in residence throughout the world. Dr. McCann also became certified in medical acupuncture through the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, studied environmental medicine and chelation with Dr. Walter Crinnion and biotoxins with Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker. Dr. McCann is on staff at Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California and has been in private practice in Costa Mesa since 2008. She founded Partners in Health at the Spring Center in August 2009. Do you specialize in mold primarily, or biotoxin illnesses in general? She specializes in functional and integrative medicine. It turns out that a lot of people who come in have at the root of their issues biotoxin illness and env’t toxicity. And along those lines: what is your take on why mold and Lyme seem to occur together so often?  She thinks that Lyme and chronic infections are ubiquitous. Ticks are spreading and there is more global warming, so we’re seeing an increase in the level of burden and incidence of infection. Many people are walking around asymptomatic at some level. It takes an inflammatory response, like being in a moldy building that will exacerbate the situation. You can also see it the other way. People might be living in a moldy env’t but tolerating it ok. But then if they get bit by a tick, then suddenly they have Lyme and can’t tolerate their environment anymore. On top of that, our world is so toxic with env’t chemical burden, so heavy metals, solvents etc also contribute to our inability to manage our body burden. She sees these things interplaying quite a bit. Can you describe for our audience what some of the symptoms might be that would tip you off to consider a biotoxin illness as the root of their issues? Generally it’s a laundry list of symptoms and it will cover many different systems. The more weird, wacky symptoms people tend to have that aren’t easily explained, the more she thinks of this. Some of the big ones: chronic fatigue especially. This is the most common symptom. They can look like they might have other illnesses too. Could look like an osteoarthritis or fibro case, but they’ll have other symptoms too: GERD, bloating, IBS, etc. Neurological symptoms, memory, word finding problems, issues concentrating, light and sound sensitivity, blurry vision. Often neurological symptoms: tremors, tingling, numbness. Respiratory symptoms. Asthma as an adult. It’s good to think of mold and biotoxin exposure with that. When she’s thinking about mold, patients can also get dysautonomia issues, temperature regulation, balance issues, etc, Static shocks, skin sensitivity, rashes. In her own case, she had fatigue and worsening food sensitivities. She went from being gluten and dairy free to suddenly reacting to everything. The list got really long, because she was living in a moldy house. What is your take on why mold toxicity is suddenly such a huge problem? Why now? It is getting worse. Some of it is because we’re using a lot of antifungals in agriculture, plant stores, etc. Those are self-selecting for more toxic molds in an indoor environment that weren’t there before. Also, in CA at least, construction is very poorly done. If the house is up in 6 mo, and we build with wood and paper which are fuel for the mold. It’s a combo of the way we’re building and poor construction. We just can’t handle the total load too. If someone is looking to buy a house, or build a new one, are there any red flags to look for in terms of building materials or construction that make a house more susceptible to mold, even if there isn’t any already present? When looking for a house, if it’s current construction, part of it depends on the market and part on the level of sensitivity. Patients need to become advocates for themselves and have a sense of their level of sensitivity. If they’re feeling relatively healthy, they might be better able to walk into a building and smell mold. If you smell a musty smell, there’s mold there. Check out the place using nose and eyes, and look for areas where there might be water damage. Usually it will be hidden, though: in the walls, water leaking behind the walls or a sprinkler system hitting the walls. Those are things that need to be considered. If they want to make sure, there are a variety of tests we can talk about to do pre-emptively. In a hot market, it’s tricky. No seller is going to wait for you to get a mold test back. When looking at new construction, she watches places go up fast: frames aren’t covered, and if it rains, it rains. If it hasn’t totally dried out, then you seal that in. In many instances, you’re better with concrete, bc that won’t become moldy, and plaster instead of sheet rock (older forms of building). Then also take into consideration what your materials should be, if concerned about env’t chemicals. Most of the chemicals we’re exposed to are in our homes. We want to avoid formaldehyde in particle boards, and the chemicals in the foam that they use in building, too. What exactly is an ERMI vs a HERTSMI test? If someone is looking to test their house or workplace for mold, why is it so important to get these rather than a non-specific mold test? What are the kinds of tests they DON’T want to get, that won’t give them the right information? This is hotly debated: Dr Shoemaker maintains that ERMI is the best, and that’s what we should use. We could use HERTSMI too — some indoor professionals will argue that the air trap test is better. We have to ask what the question is that we’re asking, and from that standpoint, pick the best test. If you smell mold in the bathroom and you think there’s a water leak in the bathroom, you want to test in a way that will access that information. So collect the dust with ERMI or HERTSMI under the sink. Or even open the wall socket and swab in there. If the question is “is the house moldy in general,” that requires a different way of looking at the problem. You might want to do a whole house screening, and you might still want to test in the areas where you’re more likely to have a problem (where the water pipes are). She’s sometimes recommended collecting the dust off the HVAC system as a way of testing the whole house. In terms of ERMI and HERTSMI: the former is DNA PCR looking at 36 different molds. Some are mycotoxin producing and some are not. You get a composite score. The higher the score, the more concerning the situation: the more mycotoxin producing molds. HERTSMI is just looking at 5 mycotoxin-producing molds and they grade the spore count to give you a HERTSMI score. They don’t always correlate, so you have to use the information and understand the info you’re trying to answer when interpreting it. If they think the house is moldy, and it has a musty smell, and it may be in a particular part of the house, do you need a mold inspector? They will analyze the entire house, in all the places that there might be water damage. They can hopefully help the patient identify where they want to do additional testing. Usually a combination of tests can be most helpful. She was in an incredibly moldy house and had an inspector come in to get a baseline outside and a sample in the kitchen where they knew there was a problem. Then they did wall samples in all the places in the house where it appeared there was water damage. With those pieces of information, they could compare the outside ambient air to the inside house air to what was actually in the wall cavity and make a good determination overall. If someone is looking to hire a remediation company for mold, what are some of the most important questions to ask to make sure they do it right? She’s been more reliant upon her inspectors to refer her to a remediation company. You want to make sure that whoever is doing the inspection doesn’t have a vested interest in finding more mold than there necessarily is. The inspectors write the treatment plan for the house. The more thorough the inspection, the more thorough the remediation should be. Understand that the remediators are there to remove the moldy parts of the house. They aren’t necessarily going to identify plumbing leaks contributing to the problem and solve it. They probably won’t rebuild and reconstruct whatever has been removed. You would need a contractor to do that. She learned the hard way: she had to become her own general contractor. She needed to find a remediator and find the people who would identify the leaks and fix them. They weren’t the same people. In terms of other questions: find out how they will protect the rest of the house. They should put up negative pressure barriers so that any of the work and materials that get removed won’t be spread throughout the house. You need to ask how they’re going to use air filtration systems and what they’ll do to prevent it from coming back. Some remove the damaged material, paint or do fogging. Sometimes the inspectors will recommend a level of cleaning. What binders do you prefer for biotoxin elimination (cholestyramine, colestipol, activated charcoal, Zeolyte, bentonite clay)? She tends to gravitate toward activated charcoal and clay. Those are generally well tolerated. It depends on the person’s tolerance. Some people prefer one over the other. She doesn’t love cholestyramine or colestipol; she’ll use them if necessary. The former is a powder and it smells foul. If you’re prescribing from a conventional pharmacy, it contains aspartame. Some of that may be financial too: they can’t afford the compounded, clean cholestyramine. Colestipol and Welchol are 25% as effective at binding some of the biotoxins. One of her mentors teaches that the cholestyramine is better at binding ochratoxins and less at some of the other toxins. There may be a possibility of the urine mycotoxin testing to see which is most appropriate. She sometimes will use chlorella and adjusts the dose by tolerance: 1 cap once a day of one of them and titrate to bowel tolerance. Sometimes she’ll do muscle testing. She doesn’t do Zeolyte. The other supplements: phosphatidylcholine is invaluable in helping patients recover from biotoxin illness and chronic infections. Not necessarily the liposomal version. Mycotoxins are tiny and they can pass in between cells. This is a building block of every cell of the body, and it is well tolerated by most people. No toxic effects. The only caveat is that in sensitive people, if you give it to them too fast, they might have a detox reaction, so she starts slowly and then works up. With bentonite: just puts it in water and people drink it. Sometimes they might encapsulate the powder. Do you ever test for mycotoxins directly, or do you just stick with indirect markers like TGFb1, complement c3a and c4a? She doesn’t test everyone for mycotoxins bc the tests are expensive: $300-700 or so. She does one of them through a test that accepts Medicare. It may depend on the person too, how sick they are and how high a priority it is. Personally she doesn’t find that it is essential to have that test. In terms of the blood testing that Shoemaker has taught us: the TGFb1 requires special handling. It has to be sent to Cambridge Biomedical. Has to be spun down twice and sent on dry ice to Cambridge. Then they started sending it to Viracor instead. The reference range changed and the numbers changed a little bit. She has done thousands of TGFb1 on people over the years. Most of the time, people would have it between 4-5000. But the levels didn’t always correlate with the severity of illness. There are some cases where it will be high and some where it will be low. Not just mold drives TGFb1 so it’s harder to interpret. She will still occasionally order it as a screening. But taking a good history of the medical complaints and a house history. The same thing with c4a: it has to be sent on dry ice, has to go to National Jewish. Quest did it for awhile and they stopped. She’s had patients with c4as who are deathly ill around 3000. Others feel totally fine with 20K. It’s more about the history. Do you have any great testing recommendations for solvents? She hasn’t found a good test for this. Genova has a test; so does Great Plains and US Biotek. If the primary treatment is going to be some form of detox: sauna, binders, alkalinization, coffee enemas, colonics, etc, then we don’t necessarily have to know exactly what the toxin is. They’ll feel better just with the detox protocol. Why does mold exposure so often lead to MARCoNS? What is the causal connection there? She doesn’t have the answer to this. Some colleagues find that it’s really important. Some don’t test for it and don’t think it’s relevant at all. She’s decided that it’s not a requirement of the Shoemaker protocol. But if there’s chronic rhinorrhea, chronic sinusitis, some kind of URI issue — even if she doesn’t suspect mold, she might check. When might you send a patient for a NeuroQuant MRI? Dr Mary Ackerley has done more on this than she has. She’s looking at all the money that these patients have to lay out and whether that will change what she does. Is it necessary A young man came to see her asking for a NeuroQuant, and he had substantial atrophy based on the reports: and he now is terrified of this. But what she’s doing isn’t any different than it would have been without the NeuroQuant, and now he’s scared about that. Some of the benefits: she does order them sometimes, and there are a few additional reports on the NeuroQuant that Dr Ackerley is teaching the community about (the morphology report and the flare lesion report and the triage report) — she’s still learning about some of these additional reports as to how useful they might be in managing patients. Do you ever use VIP nasal sprays? What are the concerns associated with this? She uses this very little. For the most part, she focuses on doing detox. By the time they get to the VIP in the Shoemaker protocol, they don’t need it. She hasn’t used it much. She was given it personally and didn’t notice a thing. Shoemaker is very clear that you have to be out of the moldy building, give the first dose in the office, and check labs immediately afterwards. Her sense from her colleagues is that generally it’s well tolerated and it may be very beneficial in some patients. Sometimes they may have to take tiny doses and take a long time to ramp up. We have a lot of other tools in our tool kit. If her patients are doing sauna, colonics and coffee enemas, IVPC and the binders, they generally don’t need VIP. What does an MMP-9 elevation tell you, and is there anything you specifically do about this in terms of treatment, or is it the same protocol you’d use regardless? Same question for VEGF and ADH. She has found them less and less valuable over time. Since we’re still in the learning phases of how to manage biotoxin illness — maybe start with urine mycotoxin testing as a baseline and some of these tests. If the VIP is less than 23, at LabCorp only (can’t send it to Quest), then we can follow that. If, doing all the other things we know to do, it doesn’t come up, then perhaps consider VIP. Hers went up without taking it. The MSH — she used to use it a lot more. She would test it and some people would be non-detectable. A normal range is supposed to be >35, but most people are in the 20s or less. It’s not supposed to change. The MMP-9 means a lot of other things. It’s not just about biotoxins: it could be high in COPD and a variety of other states. She hasn’t found it useful. ADH: she’s tested that and if it’s low, she gave one person DDAVP to try to help their urinary frequency and they didn’t tolerate it. Ask the question, what will you do with the information? What’s the deal with the low amylose diet? Why is this helpful, and who is it helpful for? Low amylose: amylose is grains. Want to avoid those, but on this diet, corn is ok. But corn is the most moldy food source out there. This isn’t useful if people are going to eat a lot of moldy corn. She has a slide in her lecture about the contamination of the corn in the horse feed in Texas in the 70s. They developed liquefaction of the brain. The owners realized this was from the feed. The horses recovered — but that same corn continued to be used in the human food sources. Lots of hispanics ate a lot of corn in that area and the rates of neural tube defects skyrocketed. The usual rates of spina bifida are 4/10K and the rates were 3 and 4 times that in that area. So the diet: her recommendation is a modified ketogenic diet, removing the grains for people in a moldy environment. We have to stop eating moldy food. Shoemaker didn’t think this was important, and she does. You mention ISEAI: The International Society of Environmentally Acquired Illness. Can you tell us what that is?  She’s on the board. Several of the early adaptors with Dr Shoemaker had a philosophical split and they went on to create this. These folks were interested in learning and teaching about mold exposures and environmentally acquired illness, including env’t chemicals and toxicants in this rubric, working together to be more inclusive of the practitioners and more expansive in their ways of getting people to wellness. There is no right way to treat these folks. We have to use all the tools in our tool kit. We need to identify food sensitivities, heal leaky gut, etc. They are in the process of formulating their inaugural event in the Phx area in May 2019. They anticipate an amazing panel of speakers. She thinks this is a place where practitioners and lay people alike can learn about how to get themselves well. There are different levels of membership too. It will be a fabulous conference and a great resource. They intend to create a certification program so people can have a good foundation of how to treat biotoxin illness and will be pooling resources so that this is as scientific as possible. For more info, see https://iseai.org/   Contact Dr McCann: https://www.thespringcenter.com/   A few extra resources: to deal with the trauma of mold illness, check out Annie Hopper’s work, Wired for Healing.   For vagus nerve dysfunction, check out the work of Steven Porgus on the Poly-Vagal Theory,  or Stanley Rosenberg: Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve.

Kelly McCann wrote a great book on Street Level self defense. In his book he shares some quotes of Bruce Lee. I think there is much to learn from both men. This episode is some of that material and some of what I've learned and realized and share with you, as a result of my experience and what these men have shared.

Mold. When you think of mold, I am sure you instantly think of what grows on your fruits and vegetables if you don't eat them quick enough. If you think a little more, than you may have found some mold under the tiles of your bathroom from a small leak you had fixed, or somewhere else in the house where you did some remodeling. What we don't hear a whole lot about is the damage mold can do to our health. Breathing in mold spores can be very damaging to the body, and many times we don't even know we are breathing it in! The post 40- Treating Mold Toxicity with Kelly McCann appeared first on Summit For Wellness.

Florida State Senator Greg Steube talks with Tom about his continued support (first as a Sate Rep, now as a State Senator in District 23) of allowing school teachers to carry guns on campus.  Plus, Kelly McCann, owner of Kembativz Brand Security Specialists discusses the importance of training to fight if caught in an active shooter situation.  Aslo, Tom takes down an anti-gunner's argument with the facts. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk®, 2.18.18 Hour 1

Kelly McCann Kelly is a mom to two tweenagers, a Life Design Coach and Lifestyle Blogger and a full-time finance professional.   Mother’s Day Giveaway!!! Mamas! We are running an amazing giveaway PRIZE PACK this week! It’s so easy to enter – all you have to do is leave a review for us on Itunes […]

Ep 41 of the Carpooling Podcast. Kristopher Lloyd and his best friend Kelly McCann sit down and chat again. In this episode the boys discuss: -Kelly getting you a loan on any car. – The boys vehicle they are pooling in. – Kelly’s wife wants more kids – N.W.A. movie – Suge knight – The […]

Ep 37 of the Carpooling Podcast. In this episode Kristopher Lloyd sits down with his long time friend and almost brother Kelly McCann. McCann is a car salesman for a Hyundai dealership. The boys are also joined by Kelly’s little brother in the back seat. The boys discuss: – A incident Kris talked about on […]

Q- My husband has early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Should I enroll him in a clinical trial? A- Kelly McCann, a representative with the Alzheimer's Association answers this question. Do you have a question for Kelly or another expert? The answer will be sent to you and posted on this podcast so others may get the answers they need. Go to this page. http://findhoustonseniorcare.com/ask-professional/

Q- I have heard that sometimes dementia can be reversed. Is this possible? Can dementia be reversed? A- Kelly McCann, a representative of the Alzheimer's Association joins us today to answer this question. Learn what signs to look for and what tests your doctor may need to perform to determine if your loved one's dementia can be reversed.

Q- A Friend suggested I take mom to her primary care physician and have a mini mental test to see if she may have the beginning stages of Alzheimer's Disease or some other kind of dementia. What is a mini mental test and should I take mom to have this test? A- Kelly McCann a representative with the Alzheimer's Association in Houston and Southeast Texas answers this question. Get the facts from someone who knows.

A- We went to the Alzheimer's Association,Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter to speak with Kelly McCann to answer this question. Kelly currently serves as Chief Program Officer for the Alzheimer’s Association, Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter, where she is responsible for all education, safety initiatives, family services, and early stage programs throughout a 37-county region of southeast Texas.