A Blog of "All Things MCAS"
MCAS Research Update (2019): Part One
In 2019 I published a book on MCAS, but in all reality the book was put together in 2017/2018. (Who knew the editing process could be so lengthy!) So, for the last several months I’ve been perusing the academic literature in order to determine if there have been any...
Fight The Bite: Battling Tick-Borne Illness & MCAS with Summer Carroll
August 10th, 2018 Ticks are most often associated with Lyme disease, but they can also transmit a bunch of other serious health conditions, which often lead to the development of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Summer Carroll is a 29-year-old from...
Medication Excipients: Pearls of Wisdom
An article came out in 2019 that offered some very useful and practical information about medication excipients for patients and providers alike. One of the unfortunate realities of this world is that the patient community does not always have access to full-text...
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Are we Barking up the Wrong Tree?
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Are we barking up the wrong tree? This is a question that’s been on my mind for a long time now. And I know I’m not alone in this, as several patients and colleagues have also brought up this topic. Are we too busy focusing on the...
Traveling & MCAS: 8 Tips For (Somewhat) Smooth Sailing
Whether a seasoned traveler or someone who very rarely ventures outside of their zip code, traveling can pose some stressful and challenging scenarios for both the everyday Joe and the patient who has MCAS or other types of chronic illness. Growing up in...
Sleep Hygiene & MCAS
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...
MCAS Book Release
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 pages...
Top 10 Worst Jobs for Patients with MCAS
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...
MCAS and Cannabidiol (CBD)
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...
The Importance of a Well-Trained Nutritionist
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...
