Welcome back to another episode of The Birth Lounge podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into managing and healing symptoms of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and histamine intolerance. Host HeHe is joined by Heather Oricchio, an integrative health practitioner specializing in gut health, detoxification, hormone balancing, and holistic healing. Heather shares her personal journey with MCAS, exploring topics like the role of gut health, the impact of sleep and diet, nervous system regulation, and natural therapies such as lymphatic drainage, castor oil packs, and red light therapy. They discuss the importance of addressing environmental factors like mold, parasites, and EMFs and dive into personalized care plans for those experiencing MCAS. Heather also provides practical advice on supplements, probiotics, and gentle exercise for MCAS sufferers, along with her holistic approach for achieving remission.
00:55 Exploring Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
01:33 Introducing Heather Oricchio
02:13 Heather's Personal Journey with MCAS
03:05 Understanding MCAS Symptoms and Triggers
04:16 Heather's Approach to Healing MCAS
06:03 Heather Explains MCAS in Detail
07:49 Challenges in Diagnosing MCAS
08:50 The Rise of Histamine and Mast Cell Issues
09:41 Personal Stories and Symptoms
14:34 The Role of Genetics and Environment
17:41 Nervous System Regulation and Healing
25:06 Morning Routines for MCAS Management
29:58 Trendy Foods and MCAS
32:01 Exercise and MCAS
35:42 Hormones and MCAS
38:35 Exploring MCAS and Infertility
39:12 Personal Fears and Fertility Journey
40:30 Hormonal Fluctuations and Histamine
41:30 Environmental and Emotional Triggers
41:59 Tracking Symptoms and Estrogen Dominance
44:03 Lymphatic Drainage and Detox Practices
46:00 Gut Health, Mold, and Mycotoxins
49:41 The Importance of Sleep and Circadian Rhythm
52:57 Supplements and Probiotics for MCAS
57:55 Heather's Healing Journey
01:01:00 Coffee Enemas and Detoxification
01:05:52 Genetic Factors and MCAS
01:07:36 Connecting with Heather and Final Thoughts
Guest Bio:
Heather Oricchio knows firsthand how frustrating it is to feel trapped by your own body. After struggling with histamine intolerance for years, she made it her mission to find real, lasting relief—and now she helps others to do the same. As an Integrative Health Practitioner, she specializes in histamine intolerance/ Mast Cell Activation Disorder with a strong focus on gut health, detoxification and hormone balancing, guiding women to heal naturally so they can feel like themselves again. Her approach honors the body’s natural wisdom to heal—when we stop fighting it and start giving it the right support to not just reverse symptoms but to truly thrive.
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