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 […]
Lower Histamine Oral Rinses
This blog post features a few options for healthy, essential oil-free, non-abrasive lower histamine oral rinses with antiseptic properties that can help neutralize acids. Lower histamine oral rinses I recently started using a red-light sonic toothbrush from Bon Charge and wanted to use it with a mouth rinse to avoid tooth abrasion. This blog post features a […]
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, […]
High Protein Gluten Free Trail Oatmeal
I’m looking forward to solo backpacking this coming summer, and so I’ve been analysing some of my trail recipes for nutrition content. Here’s my recipe for high protein gluten free trail oatmeal that packs 19 grams of protein! Here’s the recipe for high protein gluten free trail oatmeal
What Are You Feeding the Field?
Where I live in Minnesota, we have been under siege from Federal agents doing immigration raids. It’s terrifying, and it takes a daily practice of recentering to not succumb to the collective fear and to consciously broadcast love into the field instead. This post delves into what a resonant field is and explores what you […]
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 […]
Rice Paper Croissants
I’ve been wanting to try this recipe for months, and with the cold weather, it’s been the perfect time for baking. Here’s the new recipe for rice paper croissants. They are gluten-free, refined sugar-free. Here’s the recipe for rice paper croissants
