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Menopause RescueAuthor: Dr. Polly Watson
Women may spend over a decade of their lives experiencing symptoms around menopause transition, while just over 10% of womens healthcare professionals feel comfortable treating menopause. The conversation around menopause has evolved beyond hot flashes and night sweats to include how hormonal changes affect bone, brain, mood, heart and mental health. Midlife women can feel like they are drowning in symptoms. Many of them are not well served by health care providers who havent updated their knowledge on hormones since the WHI 20 years ago and influencers who are peddling potions and lotions which may not be effective. Menopause Rescue is here to give you a hand up. Im a board certified gynecologist with certification in menopausal medicine as well as functional medicine. My goal is to revolutionize the menopause dialogue, using the transition as a spark to ignite health promotion. Secondly, we will discuss solutions for low libido, weight gain, mood changes, brain fog, hot flashes and night sweats, insomnia and sexual pain and dive into the nuances of each topic, empowering women to determine what is uniquely relevant for them. This podcast is for women who are curious about their health and curate a mindset around menopause as an opportunity for growth. Many of us at this time in our lives are at a high point in our relationships and our careers. We know ourselves and know how to create boundaries and have defined our values in a way that we simply didnt have the wisdom to do in our 20 and 30s. Women in their 40s and 50s are at the perfect moment to take up some space in their lives and step into this transition with strength. Every other week we will gather to review topics that are relevant to menopause and take you behind the scenes with hormone specialists to help you cull and decipher health recommendations to find your unique solution. Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome in Midlife Women: Symptoms, Histamine & Hormones
Episode 64
Thursday, 16 July, 2026
Have you ever wondered why symptoms like bloating, migraines, anxiety, rashes, dizziness, or food sensitivities seem to get worse during perimenopause? Have you been told your symptoms are “normal” even though your body feels like it’s reacting to everything? In this episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson and Kate Willis NP-C break down mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), histamine intolerance, and the growing connection between immune dysregulation, hormones, and women’s health in midlife. They explain how these conditions may contribute to symptoms across multiple body systems and share practical strategies to help calm inflammation, support the nervous system, and improve quality of life. 🌸 Mast cells are part of the immune system and can affect the skin, gut, brain, heart, and nervous system when they become overactive. 🌸 Histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome are related, but they are not the same condition. 🌸 Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can trigger or worsen mast cell symptoms in some women. 🌸 Symptoms like migraines, IBS, anxiety, flushing, heart palpitations, dizziness, and fatigue may all be connected through immune dysregulation. 🌸 Nervous system regulation, stress reduction, and trauma-informed healing can play a major role in calming mast cell activity. 🌸 Common triggers can include infections, mold exposure, alcohol, certain foods, environmental chemicals, and chronic stress. 🌸 Treatment options may include low-histamine nutrition, antihistamines, supplements, mast cell stabilizers, and lifestyle changes that support healing. If you’ve been struggling with symptoms that don’t seem to fit neatly into one diagnosis, this episode will help you better understand what may be happening in your body. You’ll walk away with practical insights, validation, and hopeful next steps for supporting your health in midlife. 📘 Try our 10-minute new patient intro course: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course 🩺 Looking for Personalized Hormone Care in North Carolina or Alabama? Hormone Wellness MD provides expert, evidence-based hormone care for women across North Carolina and Alabama. We care for patients in Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, Chapel Hill, Durham, Greensboro, and Birmingham. If you’re ready for expert care rooted in evidence and empathy, we’d love to support you. Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com Email: info@hormonewellnessmd.com Call: (919) 364-3430 📲 Follow Hormone Wellness MD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hormonewellnessmd Podcast: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast
