by Amber Walker | Jan 13, 2020 | All About MCAS, Resources, Treatment Options
Do you suffer from insomnia or poor-quality sleep? According to 2018 research, approximately 25% of Americans suffer from insomnia every year,1 and I imagine that statistic is actually much higher in the population of patients with chronic illness. Sleep hygiene is...
by Amber Walker | Mar 24, 2019 | All About MCAS, Resources
It’s with great joy that I can announce the release of the book “Mast Cells United: A Holistic Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.” The book is now available on Amazon in paperback and kindle formats. Click here to view the Amazon page! At 542...
by Amber Walker | Oct 20, 2018 | All About MCAS, Environmental Concerns, Just for Fun!
As I’ve begun to search for jobs in a new state, I’ve come across some opportunities that are a definite NO. While MCAS triggers vary between patients, it’s safe to say that the following jobs are probably not ideal…. Bus Driver Mechanical vibration and irritation are...
by Amber Walker | Oct 10, 2018 | All About MCAS, Treatment Options
Endocannabinoids are naturally-occurring substances found within the body. Endocannabinoids are found in breast milk and have also been linked as the source of the “runners high” one can get with exercise. Endocannabinoids are part of a neurotransmitter system that...
by Amber Walker | Sep 25, 2018 | All About MCAS, Nutrition, Treatment Options
One of the most overwhelming aspects of daily life for patients with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) lies in dietary decisions, particularly when the gastrointestinal system is inflamed or dysfunctional. Heidi Turner, MS, RDN is an Integrative Registered...
