by Amber Walker | Feb 24, 2020 | All About MCAS, Treatment Options
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...
by Amber Walker | Feb 10, 2020 | All About MCAS, Genetics
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...
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...
