Understanding and Addressing Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
with Mica McDonald
hosted by Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism
online class (recorded for later playback; closed captioning available)
$25-35

Itchy skin and hives, digestive upset, heart palpitations, insomnia, heartburn, urinary irritation … non-allergic histamine disorders can cause a wide variety of very uncomfortable and seemingly unrelated symptoms. If you've been hearing a lot about histamine intolerance and wondered if that might be what's going for you (or your clients!) — here's a chance to learn about what's going on with all the histamine hype on social media, whether it might be a concern for you, and what to do about it.

We'll explore exactly what histamine intolerance is and what it has to do with mast cell activation syndrome, connections with immune dysregulation, and the gut's crucial role in mediating histamine reactions. And, of course, we'll look at how to support both conditions with dietary changes, medicinal herbs, and supplements.

This class will include practical guidance on implementing a low-histamine diet and how to find information sources that you can trust. In addition, I'll share several of my go-to low-histamine recipes and food substitutes, food prep protocols, as well as specific foods and herbs that help metabolize histamines and reduce uncomfortable reactions.

Teacher Bio:
Mica McDonald (they/he) is a clinical herbalist (VCIH grad '16), scholar, and writer living in Abenaki territory (Central VT). As a chronically ill person with multiple food sensitivities and digestive deficiencies (including histamine intolerance), they have accumulated many years of experience researching and deciphering their own food-related health problems, and have guided many others in their healing journeys.

More about Mica: Micaherbalist.wordpress.com

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