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MCAS flare plan tools and management

MCAS Flare Plan: How to Prepare for a Mast Cell Flare

If you live with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), flares are a reality. Symptoms can intensify quickly. Sometimes there is a clear trigger. Sometimes it happens with no obvious cause. Either way, being caught off guard makes everything harder. Having a written MCAS flare plan changes that. …Read More ›

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Conventional MCAS Treatment: Why It’s Not Enough

Many people with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) are doing everything right. They're taking their antihistamines, following a low-histamine diet, and using mast cell stabilizers. And yet, after months or even years of treatment, they're still symptomatic. If this sounds familiar, there is an important reason why …Read More ›

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Natural Options for PMS Mood Changes

Mood changes before your period can range from pesky to downright debilitating (in the case of PMDD). While 90% of women will experience PMS at some point, it's abnormal and a sign something else is going on. Symptoms often include depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, fatigue, and …Read More ›

Body Needs Sunlight to Thrive

The Body Needs Sunlight to Thrive

Without light, we wouldn’t exist. Just like plants and animals, humans require sunlight. The human body has photoreceptors (cells that respond to light) in the eyes and skin that detect light, signal various pathways in the body, and are able to even convert that light into energy. …Read More ›

Insomnia: When Sleep Hygiene Isn’t Enough

If you experience insomnia, you've probably heard of sleep hygiene. This refers to a set of behaviors that tend to promote good sleep. If you're an average sleeper, sleep hygiene is a great tool! Small tweaks in behavior can promote incredible results and result in deep and …Read More ›

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My 30 Day Cold Water Challenge

In December of 2021 I got multiple pings that I needed more cold exposure in my life. I've dabbled in taking cold showers in the past, and my memory was always that I felt invigorated afterwards. I happened upon a few podcasts about the benefit of regular …Read More ›