by Amber Walker | Jul 1, 2021 | All About MCAS, Environmental Concerns
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...
by Amber Walker | Jun 17, 2021 | All About MCAS, Environmental Concerns
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...
by Amber Walker | Jun 11, 2021 | All About MCAS, Environmental Concerns
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...
by Amber Walker | May 20, 2021 | All About MCAS, Environmental Concerns
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...
by Amber Walker | Jul 13, 2020 | All About MCAS, Environmental Concerns, Resources, Treatment Options
This is part six of an 8-part series on a “SPLENDID” Approach to Holistic Management of MCAS. If you missed the other posts in the series, you can start from the beginning here. Minimizing exposure to toxins and the process of detoxification are of the...
by Amber Walker | Mar 1, 2020 | All About MCAS, Environmental Concerns, Patient Stories
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...
