Beth O’Hara, founder and owner of Mast Cell 360, has died.

She was a functional naturopath specializing in mast cell activation syndrome and histamine intolerance, and many members of the Lyme community followed her work.

A message posted on Mast Cell 360’s Facebook page stated: “We do not believe her death was directly related to her struggle with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome,” but did not specify her cause of death.

On her website, Beth O’Hara described how her work with MCAS grew out of her own experience with the disease. She stated:

After decades of seeing traditional health care practitioners, I felt like I was at the end of my rope. The medications often made me worse. Being given the wrong supplements didn’t help either. Finally, I discovered a three-part approach that helped me get well: Genetic Analysis, Functional Naturopathy, and Emotional Wellness.

Combining the three approaches allowed me to explore genetic root causes underlying my MCAS. I analyzed my lab testing to better understand imbalances in my body. This helped me choose supplements personalized for my individual needs. Stress reduction techniques form a big part of my self-care as well. These things all allowed my body to heal. Since then, my passion is working with others with MCAS to find their root causes and support their healing.

Contributing author

Beth O’Hara was a contributing author to Dr. Neil Nathan’s recent book, The Sensitive Patient’s Healing Guide: Top Experts Offer New Insights and Treatments for Environmental Toxins, Lyme Disease and EMFs.

Her chapter about mast cell activation syndrome was excerpted in the latest issue of the Lyme Times. (Click here to read it.)

The Facebook post went on to say: “We know that Beth would want nothing more for you, as a member of her community here, than for you to continue on your healing journey. So, our team will continue to share resources, research, and tools to help support you in the coming days. Additionally, our other expert practitioners will continue to see clients in the Mast Cell 360 Clinic and will take over Beth’s appointments.”

LymeDisease.org extends our deepest condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, patients and followers.