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EP67: The Science Behind Chemical Sensitivity

EP67: The Science Behind Chemical Sensitivity

Update: 2025-07-08
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The Science Behind Chemical Sensitivity with Haylie Pomroy and Dr. Theoharis Theoharides

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 In this episode, Dr. Theoharis Theoharides breaks down the science behind Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), offering a clear and research-informed perspective on this often misunderstood condition. 

He defines what MCS is, how individuals can be triggered by even minimal chemical exposures, and the wide range of symptoms that may follow. He also addresses the serious immunological effects of chemical exposure and emphasizes the importance of creating chemically safe environments.

The discussion also covers the role of mast cell activation in MCS, the ways stress can intensify symptoms, and the diagnostic codes currently used for clinical management and treatment.

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  Dr. Theoharis Theoharides is a Professor, Vice Chair of Clinical Immunology, and Director at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine-Clearwater, an Adjunct Professor of Immunology at Tufts School of Medicine, where he was a Professor of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine, and also the  Director of Molecular Immunopharmacology & Drug Discovery, and Clinical Pharmacologist at the Massachusetts Drug Formulary Commission (1983-2022). He received his BA, MS, MPhil, PhD, and MD degrees and the Winternitz Price in Pathology from Yale University and received a Certificate in Global Leadership from Tufts Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and a Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy  School of Government. He trained in internal medicine at New England Medical Center, which awarded him the Oliver Smith Award, “recognizing excellence, compassion, and service.” Dr. Theoharides has 485 publications (46,491 citations; h-index 106), placing him in the world’s top 2% of most cited authors, and he was rated the worldwide expert on mast cells by Expertscape. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, the Rare Diseases Hall of Fame, and the World Academy of Sciences. 

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Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet.

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EP67: The Science Behind Chemical Sensitivity

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