About this episode
Welcome to Episode 240 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Theoharis Theoharides, a trailblazer in Autism and Mast Cell Regulation. With five degrees and decades of research, Dr. Theoharides offers powerful insights into the link between autism, allergies, eczema, and mast cells. In this episode, you’ll learn: Breakthroughs in liposome technology for better supplement absorption. How to spot environmental triggers affecting your child. The role of luteolin in reducing neuroinflammation. Simple strategies for dietary changes and stress reduction. Dr. Theoharides emphasizes understanding autism’s complexity, especially the roles of mast cells and neuroinflammation. Early identification, personalized treatments, and thoughtful supplementation can transform a child’s well-being. Recorded at the Documenting Hope conference in Orlando, Florida, this discussion dives into actionable strategies and the potential to reverse autism symptoms. Dr. Theoharides's passion shines through, making this a must-listen. The secret this week is… Regulate Brain MAST CELLS You'll Discover: The Extensive Track Record of Dr. Theoharides (3:19) What Exactly Are MAST Cells (7:14) Critical Concepts To Understand During Pregnancy (10:42) Why High MMP9 Is An Issue And What Helps To Reduce It (14:43) A Must-Do Regarding Supplements (27:14) A Simple Test To See If Mast Cells Are An Issue (28:45) MTHFR Considerations (33:23) Ways To Address Hyperactivity (36:28) About Our Guest: Dr. Theoharis Theoharides is Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Immunology and Director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine-Clearwater, Nova Southeastern University, FL, and Adjunct Professor of Immunology at Tufts School of Medicine, where he was Professor and Director of Molecular Immunopharmacology & Drug Discovery, and Clinical Pharmacologist, Massachusetts Drug Formulary Commission (1983-2022). He served on the Board of the Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Technology (IFET) and the Supreme Health Council of the Ministry of Health in Greece. He received his BA, MS, MPhil, PhD and MD degrees and the Winternitz Price in Pathology from Yale University. He also 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.” He received the Tufts Distinguished Faculty Recognition and Excellence in Teaching awards multiple times. He showed that the unique tissue immune cells, mast cells, communicate with the brain microglia and are critical for neuroinflammation. He has 493 publications (49,406 citations; h-index 113 placing him in the world’s top 0.05% of most cited authors and the worldwide expert on mast cells by ScholarGPS and 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. He developed novel dietary flavonoid supplements formulated in olive pomace oil to increase absorption. He has received 30 patents and trademarks. www.mastcellmaster.com www.drtheoharides.com References in The Episode: www.algonot.com Documenting Hope Conference Additional Resources: Unlock the power of personalized 1-on-1 support, visit allinparentcoaching.com/intensive Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot? To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.