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Flushing, digestive upset and a racing heart can feel like unrelated problems. When symptoms recur together, it is worth discussing the pattern with a doctor. Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is one possible explanation, but these symptoms can also have other causes. This article draws on allergy guidance and patient education resources to help you understand MCAS and prepare for a useful medical conversation. What is MCAS? Mast cells are immune cells found throughout the body, including...

Exploring environmental exposure and metabolic health, with reference to Robert Lustig’s discussions. We often think about health in terms of food, exercise and sleep. But what about the substances we encounter through our environment? Microplastics, toxic metals and chemicals that may influence weight regulation are attracting increasing scientific attention. Dr Robert Lustig has discussed environmental exposures alongside nutrition and metabolic health, including microplastics in a Levels...

Omega-3 is often presented as a simple instruction: eat more fish or take a capsule. But the useful question is more personal. Are you getting enough of the marine omega-3 fats EPA and DHA, and is your body’s measured level changing when you adjust your diet? The Omega-3 Index as a way to track longer-term EPA and DHA status. Testing can give you feedback about your intake. It cannot diagnose a condition or guarantee a health outcome. Japan There are areas in the world called Blue Zones (made...