Here is my fall health update after a summer of solo backpacking!
The Honest Truth About Using Cromolyn Sodium for MCAS
This post discusses the benefits of using Cromolyn Sodium for MCAS. I had been resistant to trying Cromolyn Sodium for a few years because I knew it is expensive, and I wanted to try to heal my MCAS without prescription medications. But after I tried it for the first time I knew it was a game-changer. My constant heartburn evaporated, my hives cleared up, and my brain fog cleared. It can take a while to get up to the full dosage of Cromolyn Sodium, but it can be well worth it!
Focus Your Mind: Meditation for Chronic Illness
Meditation for chronic illness has myriad physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits. Did you know that you can help to heal your vagus nerve with meditation? Meditation reduces cortisol and epinephrine in the body, chemicals that lower immunity over time. Brain research confirms that meditating even for a few minutes per day makes a significant difference in your ability to cope, in resilience, in your quality of sleep, and in your stress response.
Five Effective Tips for Addressing Pain with MCAS
Pain with MCAS – Pain can be a common symptom of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and many chronic illnesses. In this post, I provide five tips for dealing with pain when you have a chronic illness.