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What’s in Your MCAS Rescue Kit?

In this post, I share what is in my MCAS rescue kit. When you have a complex chronic illness like Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) it is essential to be prepared for symptom flares. For me, it is crucial to plan ahead for situations when my symptoms start to spiral out of control. That way I can get ahead of the flare and curtail the worst symptoms from happening.

#1 Dessert Bomb Lower Histamine S’Mores Bars Recipe

I’m a huge fan of making s’mores around the campfire. This recipe gives you that roasted marshmallow fix without the sugar or the hassle of making a campfire! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Ingredient notes for this s’mores bar recipe For this recipe, there are two brands of marshmallows that I […]

The Hidden Dangers of Mold Toxicity and MCAS

Mold toxicity is one of the triggers for MCAS. If you have been sick and can’t figure out the cause it is prudent to look into mold as a contributing factor. MCAS practitioner Beth O’Hara says that “Mold Toxicity is the #1 Mast Cell Trigger I see in my practice. 99% of people in my practice have Mold Toxicity.

Savory Lower Histamine African Groundnut Stew Recipe

This recipe for lower histamine African groundnut stew is a savory warming dish that is wonderful for cooler-weather dinners. It can be served over riced cauliflower (if tolerated), over cabbage noodles, or by itself. It is adapted to have lower histamine than traditional recipes.

Symptom Logging to Determine MCAS Food and Environmental Triggers

This post is a primer on symptom logging. If you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) you will likely have a list of foods that you can’t tolerate. You may have a puzzling history of reacting to certain foods in certain circumstances. But you may not have a clear idea of why. By logging your symptoms, and ideally introducing one new food or environmental trigger at a time, you can narrow down the cause of symptom flares.

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