by Amber Walker | Feb 13, 2024 | All About MCAS, Hereditary Angioedema, Mindset, Patient Stories, Resources, Treatment Options, Uncategorized
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...
by Amber Walker | Jun 21, 2021 | Mindset, Resources, Treatment Options
(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...
by Amber Walker | Jul 27, 2020 | All About MCAS, Mindset, Resources, Treatment Options
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...
by Amber Walker | Jan 27, 2020 | Just for Fun!, Mindset, Resources
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 Alaska and...
by Amber Walker | Nov 20, 2017 | Mindset
5 Gratitude Practices for the Holidays I’ve always loved Thanksgiving. A time to slow down before the typical whirlwind month of December. A holiday focused around quality time with loved ones. For sufferers of MCAS, the holidays often bring added or unique struggles...
