This post spotlights the nervous system regulating too: Bottom-up healing strategies Bottom-up healing strategies for nervous system dysregulation refer to approaches that begin with the body’s most basic physiological and sensory experiences—such as breath, posture, touch, and grounding—and work inward to calm and restore balance in the autonomic nervous system. These strategies emphasize self-regulation through […]
How Light is a Nervous System Signaler
This post covers how light is a nervous system signaler. Light as a Nervous System Signal The nervous system continuously monitors the environment for signs of safety or threat. Light is one of its most potent inputs. The eyes don’t merely perceive light—they transmit information directly to the brain’s emotional and hormonal centers. Certain wavelengths […]
Spotlight on Nervous System Regulating Tool: Resonant Breath
This blog post highlights another nervous system regulating tool: resonant breath. What is nervous system dysregulation? Nervous system dysregulation occurs when the autonomic nervous system becomes stuck in patterns of chronic stress, threat, or shutdown rather than fluidly shifting between states of activation and rest. According to Polyvagal Theory, the nervous system continuously scans for safety […]
Spotlight on Nervous System Regulating Tool: Humming
This post highlights a tool for the nervous system regulating tool: humming. Bottom-up healing strategies Bottom-up healing strategies for nervous system dysregulation refer to approaches that begin with the body’s most basic physiological and sensory experiences—such as breath, posture, touch, and grounding—and work inward to calm and restore balance in the autonomic nervous system. These […]
Reducing Your A1C When You’re Chronically Ill
This post covers reducing your A1C when you have MCAS. What is your A1C? The A1C test (or HbA1c) is a common blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 2 to 3 months. It indicates the percentage of hemoglobin coated with sugar; higher levels indicate a greater risk of, or presence of, […]
Spotlight on Nervous System Regulating Tool: Shaking
This post covers a bottom-up somatic nervous system regulating tool: shaking. What is nervous system dysregulation? Nervous system dysregulation occurs when the autonomic nervous system becomes entrained to patterns of chronic stress, threat, or shutdown, rather than fluidly shifting between states of activation and rest. According to Polyvagal Theory, the nervous system continuously scans for safety […]
Another Great Red Light Therapy Product for Oral Health
Here’s my latest blog post about another great red light therapy product for oral health. What is red light therapy? Red light therapy is a noninvasive therapeutic approach that uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to support cellular function and tissue repair. These wavelengths penetrate the skin and are absorbed by mitochondria, where […]
Medications for Managing Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Here’s my latest blog post on helpful medications for managing mast cell activation syndrome. Medications for managing mast cell activation syndrome Medications for MCAS aim to stabilize mast cells, block the effects of the mediators they release, and reduce inflammation. Most treatment plans use a layered approach, combining antihistamines (both H1 and H2 blockers), mast […]
What are the best Mast Cell Stabilizers?
This blog post covers the best mast cell stabilizers. Overview of mast cell stabilizers Mast cell stabilizers are a foundational treatment for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome because they work upstream of symptoms, helping to prevent mast cells from releasing inflammatory mediators such as histamine, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and cytokines. Rather than simply blocking the effects of […]
What is Nervous System Dysregulation?
Here’s a discussion of nervous system dysregulation — what it is and how to heal it. What is nervous system dysregulation? Nervous system dysregulation occurs when the autonomic nervous system becomes stuck in patterns of chronic stress, threat, or shutdown rather than fluidly shifting between states of activation and rest. According to Polyvagal Theory, the […]