Cell membrane health with Dr. Melanie Stein on Mast Cell Matters with Dr. Tania Dempsey

Cell membrane health with Dr. Melanie Stein on Mast Cell Matters with Dr. Tania Dempsey

Author: Standing Up to POTS, Inc. April 1, 2026 Duration: 52:28
Dr. Melanie Stein, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Physician in Portland, Oregon and a recognized leader in Cell Membrane Therapy for the treatment of complex and chronic illness. She specializes in restoring health at the cellular level—repairing and revitalizing cell membranes to improve energy production, enhance detoxification, and restore healthy communication between cells. In this episode, she and Dr. Dempsey discuss why cell membrane health is relevant to MCAS and many other chronic illnesses, testing and treatment approaches, their favorite in-office treatments, diet considerations and much more. Dr. Stein's clinic's website is here. Dr. Stein's book, Breaking Through Chronic Illness, is here on Amazon. Dr. Tania Dempsey's website is here. If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs  https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Website: www.standinguptopots.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/ Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast.

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