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...
by Amber Walker | Aug 13, 2018 | All About MCAS
A frequent question that I get from newly diagnosed patients is “What conditions go hand-in-hand with MCAS?” The short answer is: Research in this area is in it’s infancy. The disease itself has only been coined for a decade, so there’s a scarcity of high quality...
by Amber Walker | Aug 1, 2018 | All About MCAS, Resources, Treatment Options
What makes a good dream team? Providers who “get it” and are knowledgeable about MCAS are helpful – but the most important factor is finding a provider who is willing to listen and learn with you and perhaps to do a little extra research or reading on their own. The...
by Amber Walker | Jul 15, 2018 | All About MCAS, Treatment Options
The Controversy Should patients with MCAD be concerned about continual use of over-the-counter antihistamines like H1 and H2 blockers? Some resources cite that long-term regular use of antihistamines can, over time, lead to cognitive problems such as dementia. I...
by Amber Walker | Jul 1, 2018 | All About MCAS, Environmental Concerns
In Part One, we delved into some of the sources of everyday hidden toxins that may influence patients with chronic illness. This blog post discusses some strategies to 1) eliminate sources of toxins and 2) assist the body in removing toxins that have built up over...
by Amber Walker | Jun 15, 2018 | All About MCAS, Environmental Concerns
I usually love playing B-I-N-G-O, but lately it seems that my body has been stuck in a nightmare-ish game of TOXIC bingo stuck on repeat! And the prize is a whole lotta extra mast cell activation. Patients with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) are typically...
