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.
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.
Eliminate the Anxiety About Meals with a Meal Plan for MCAS
This post provides a two-week meal plan for MCAS. Deciding what to eat each day on a special diet can be stressful! With a little pre-planning, you can eliminate the stress and anxiety and have meals in the freezer ready to go when mealtime rolls around.
Have You Tried This Low-Risk Gentle Movement?
Gentle movement can mean the difference between not moving at all and being able to gradually build a sustainable exercise plan. This post provides a gentle movement routine to help you get started. Always consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning a new exercise routine.
Top 3 Lifechanging Campers for those with MCAS
This post compares my top 3 campers for those with chronic illness. During Covid-19 I wanted to get out and experience nature as a way to vacation without the risks of human contact. And so did a lot of other people! Sales of campers boomed, campsites were full, and vlogs about van life and car life exploded. Self-contained alternatives for vacationing like travel trailers and vans appeal to me with my Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) diagnosis since I can’t tolerate hotels due to off-gassing building materials, mold, and the standard use of cleaning and laundry chemicals.
How To Choose Sparkling Water for Those with MCAS
Here’s a run-down on sparkling water for those with MCAS. Sparkling water became my go-to beverage when I developed Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). I couldn’t tolerate alcoholic beverages anymore. Juices, sodas, and cafe beverages were out because I am on limiting carbs and caffeine. But when I want a “cocktail” in the evening most […]
Super Satisfying Homemade Electrolyte Powder
Here’s my recipe for homemade electrolyte powder. It’s inexpensive, easy to mix up, and super satisfying!
Have You Heard About the Infectious Triggers of MCAS?
This post addresses infectious triggers of MCAS or mast cell activation syndrome.
Finding Safe Plastics for Life and Camping
This post discusses safe plastics for life and camping when you have a chronic illness like MCAS.
Comprehensive Guide to Safer Living Spaces For Chronic Illness
Having safer living spaces is a major part of feeling safe in your home, thereby enhancing parasympathetic rest. There are a number of considerations to keep in mind when building or moving houses or purchasing a new home if you have MCAS or a complex chronic illness.