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 ›
If you have symptoms of elevated histamine, the Histamine Bucket Theory is a helpful metaphor to understand how and why your body is reacting. It explains seemingly "random" reactions, and provides a lifelong tool you can use to understand and manage histamine symptoms. First, what is histamine? Histamine …Read More ›
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 ›
If you spend any time in MCAS communities online, you have likely come across some version of this claim: heal your gut, and you will heal your histamine issues. It sounds logical. It sounds hopeful. And it gets repeated so often that it starts to feel like …Read More ›
If you live with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) — or any combination of the three — the idea of undergoing surgery can feel overwhelming. These conditions make routine medical procedures more complex, and without careful planning, surgery …Read More ›
In the realm of chronic illnesses, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a complex disorder that is frequently the missing link in chronic mystery health issues. MCAS is gaining recognition in the medical community but still remains largely misunderstood by many. This article will delve into what …Read More ›
Histamine intolerance is often found in chronic health complaints that have a mystery component. It can be a complex condition, and historically doctors have been unfamiliar with it. That has been changing over the last several years as many people are having challenges with histamine and mast …Read More ›
Living with ADHD can often feel like being on a constant fast-paced treadmill. The mind races, thoughts bounce from one thing to another, and the world around seems to move at lightning speed. The idea of slowing often feels impossible. I believe slowing down is the medicine people …Read More ›
Many people aren't aware of the connection between ADHD and binge eating. In particular, individuals with ADHD may be at increased risk for binge eating disorder (BED) and bulimia nervosa, two types of eating disorders that involve episodes of eating that feels out of control, followed by …Read More ›
Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally produced in the pineal gland of the brain, which regulates the sleep-wake cycle. But did you know that there are many other benefits of melatonin? In this article, we'll explore the various health conditions that melatonin may help, including sleep …Read More ›
Lithium is a naturally occurring mineral that is most well known for it's use in treating bipolar disorder. However, research has shown that low dose lithium supplementation can provide a range of benefits for those without the condition. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits …Read More ›
Long COVID, or post-COVID, is a post-viral syndrome after having COVID-19 that includes a range of physical and mental symptoms. The CDC currently estimates that one in five adults has long COVID. The exact cause of long COVID is not yet fully understood. In this blog post, …Read More ›
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