Dr. Peter Kan explains how mast cells and histamine affect the brain, nervous system, and whole body—and why symptoms can feel overwhelming.

Dr. Peter Kan breaks down the complex role mast cells and histamine play in the immune system, brain, and nervous system. He explains why people with mast cell activation often feel like “everything is wrong at once,” and how stress, gut health, and vagus nerve dysfunction can amplify symptoms. This episode brings clarity to a confusing condition—and offers practical insight into calming inflammation and restoring balance.

Dr. Kan supports and manages patients with chronic conditions using a comprehensive approach by merging the exciting advances of functional neurology and functional medicine. Dr. Kan is Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine, and a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist. He is the creator of NeuroMetabolic Integration, a virtual functional medicine program that identifies the root cause of autoimmune and other chronic conditions. Over 5000 patients from across the country have come to seek out his holistic approach that is changing the lives of those suffering from chronic conditions. Born in Taiwan and immigrating to America at the age of 13, Dr. Kan has a deep appreciation of the Eastern wisdom and Western advances in natural healthcare. He believes in the God-given ability of the body to heal and regulate itself.