A Blog of "All Things MCAS"
THRIVE: My Story, Updated (2024)
My first book’s account of my story stopped in 2018. Here is my full story, updated through early 2024! If you already read the first part and are looking for what happened after I wrote the first book, if you scroll about halfway down this page it will pick up from...
Mold Prevention: The Non-Negotiables
NON-NEGOTIABLES For Renting or Buying It can be overwhelming trying to find housing if you've experienced illness from mold (CIRS: Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). Below is my list of “non-negotiables” for when looking at properties to rent or buy in terms of...
Top 5 Self-Care Principles
(My picture got cut off.. this blog post is about SELF-CARE and not elf car! Haha) To some people, self-care is a massage and yoga, or perhaps a spa day or relaxing bath. This is what culture leads us to believe is important for self-care. And if these things do...
Mold 101: Remediation (Part 3 of 3)
This post is the final part of a series. If you missed the first two, you can find them here: Mold 101: Quick Facts (Part 1) Mold 101: Testing (Part 2) Mold Remediation considerations Disclaimer: This post is not intended to replace advice from a certified...
Mold 101: Testing (Part 2 of 3)
This post covers key considerations for testing for mycotoxins clinically as well as testing your environment. If you missed Mold 101: Part One (Quick Facts), you can read it here. Mold testing in humans The Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test (VCS) is a simple screening...
Mold 101: Quick Facts (Part 1 of 3)
The other day, someone said to me, "Mold is the new Lyme." While I don't fully agree, it certainly gave me a little chuckle. I feel it's important as a clinician to avoid having "mold goggles" on, but it's also a very powerful factor that should always be considered...
New Book About MCAS!
I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my newest book, "The Trifecta Passport: Tools for MCAS, POTS and EDS." This pandemic project has been really fun and I hope that it will be a useful guide for a customized holistic healing plan. The book went live on Amazon on...
Swimming 101 for EDS
Dr. Amber Walker is a previous collegiate swimmer and coach who now specializes in working with swimmers and individuals impacted by conditions like MCAS, POTS and EDS through her practice, Origin Wellness. Over the years she’s noticed several trends in terms of...
D is for Diet
This is the 8th post in an 8-part series of the "SPLENDID" Approach to Holistic Management of MCAS. If you missed the prior articles, click here to start from the beginning. If anything, I've saved the best for last! Having a good grasp on dietary approaches is KEY...
I is for Inflammation From Mental Stress
This is the 7th post in an 8-part series of the "SPLENDID" Approach to Holistic Management of MCAS. If you missed the prior articles, click here to start from the beginning. Anxiety and depression are far too common among patients with MCAS. Many patients are told...
