Dr. Laura Gouge, a naturopathic doctor, discusses the complex connections between mental health, chronic illness, mast cell activation, and histamine intolerance. She shares her personal journey with these conditions, including her experience since she was a child and how it eventually manifested into mast cell activation syndrome. Dr. Gouge emphasizes the importance of stabilizing mast cells before addressing root causes and the need for a personalized approach to treatment. She shares in this episode common dietary offenders like fermented foods and leftovers, and the role of blood sugar stability in managing symptoms. Dr. Gouge also addresses exercise intolerance, the triad of hypermobility, MCAS, and dysautonomia, and the benefits of molecular hydrogen in reducing inflammation. Find more information on Dr Gouge and the services she offers at her website. Follow Dr Laura Gouge on social media @drlauragouge Visit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheck Go to BodyBio.com and use our one-time code 'WRC' for 20% off *The views expressed by the guests on WRC aren't necessarily the personal views of Ashley and Jess. We find it's important to learn and grow from other's experiences and gain a different perspective on life, however guests might have values and beliefs that are not our own. Please use discernment when listening. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.