Unlocking the Gut-Brain Axis with Dr Rebecca Ryan: How Faecal Loading Fuels MCAS and POT

On Sunday, 6 July, The Health Lodge hosted a powerful 90-minute public talk with renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Rebecca Ryan.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Ryan is a leading expert in complex gut-brain axis disorders, including Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), functional gastrointestinal conditions (including post-COVID symptoms), liver disease, and metabolic syndrome. She also explored how diet, psychological stress, and psychiatric conditions can significantly influence these conditions (Aurora Healthcare).

In this insightful session, Dr. Ryan delves into the often-overlooked issue of faecal loading, commonly misdiagnosed as simple constipation and how it can impair gut motility, trigger systemic inflammation, and intensify symptoms of MCAS and POTS. Drawing from her extensive clinical experience and recent national conference presentations, she shares practical tools for recognising and addressing this hidden driver of chronic illness.