This post covers gut dysbiosis, how it relates to chronic illness, and what you can do to heal it. What is gut dysbiosis? Gut dysbiosis is an imbalance in the community of microorganisms—bacteria, fungi, and other microbes—that live in the digestive tract. A healthy gut contains a diverse mix of beneficial microbes that help regulate […]
The Connection Between Inflammation and MCAS
This post covers the connection between inflammation and MCAS. What is inflammation? Inflammation is a vital and normal part of the body’s immune response to injury, infection, or harmful irritants such as toxins. This protective process involves the immune system sending white blood cells and specialized chemicals to the affected area to eliminate the initial injury-causing […]
How to Manage Stress with a Chronic Illness
This post covers how to manage stress with a chronic illness. Stress Stress is implicated in many physical and mental conditions that affect your health, weaken your immune system, and cause inflammation. To function at your best, you need to pay attention to your energetic hygiene, set effective boundaries, attend to your self-care and communication, […]
What is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet?
What is the specific carbohydrate diet? The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) is a therapeutic, grain-free diet designed to reduce gut inflammation and rebalance the microbiome by removing complex carbohydrates that are difficult to digest. It was initially developed in the 1920s by Dr. Sidney Haas and later popularized by Elaine Gottschall in her book Breaking […]
How Cold Adaptation Helps MCAS
Here is my latest blog post on how cold adaptation helps MCAS. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. How cold adaptation helps MCAS Cold adaptation can be helpful for people with MCAS because gentle, controlled exposure to cold activates the parasympathetic nervous system and strengthens overall autonomic regulation—both of which help stabilize […]
Top Six Quantum Health Tools for MCAS
This post shares my top six quantum health tools for MCAS As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. My Top Six Quantum Health Tools for MCAS Here are my top six quantum health tools for MCAS: Tips for using my six quantum health tools for MCAS
Benefits of Red Light Therapy for MCAS
This post covers the benefits of using red light therapy for MCAS. Benefits of red light therapy for MCAS Red light therapy can be especially beneficial for people with MCAS because it reduces inflammation at the cellular level without introducing chemical triggers. The red and near-infrared wavelengths stabilize mitochondria and improve energy production within the […]
Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths for MCAS and Sulfur Cycle Dysfunction
Here’s my latest blog post on the benefits of Epsom salt baths for MCAS and sulfur cycle dysfunction. Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths for MCAS and Sulfur Cycle Dysfunction: Benefits for MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) 1. Calms the Nervous System 2. Reduces Muscle Tension and Pain 3. Supports Sleep Quality 4. Soothes Skin and […]
Gluten Free Holiday Cookies!
This post shares my lineup of gluten free holiday cookies! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Why gluten free? Eating gluten-free can be helpful for people with MCAS or other chronic illnesses because gluten can be a trigger for inflammation, gut irritation, and immune activation in sensitive individuals. For those with mast […]
My New Favorite PEMF Mat
I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and I use a PEMF mat for Earthing, grounding, and beneficial frequency. This post shares my new favorite PEMF Mat. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What is far infrared heat therapy? Far infrared heat therapy uses crystals, including amethyst, jade, and tourmaline, which, when […]
