In this post, I share five healthier home tips to make your home your safe haven from environmental triggers. If you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), or another chronic illness, then conventional building materials, technology, and cleaning products are problematic for people with sensitive constitutions.
Toxic Triggers for MCAS
This post discusses toxic triggers for MCAS
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.
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.
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.
My MCAS Journey – An Unbelievable Transformation
This post provides the context for this blog – My MCAS Journey – where it started, what has helped me along the way, what has failed miserably, and where I am now. Come along on my MCAS journey!