by Amber Walker | Apr 13, 2020 | All About MCAS, Resources, Treatment Options
I have some exciting news… I’m now focusing full-time on my passion of working with patients who have chronic conditions including MCAS! Origin Wellness is open, and I am now accepting new patients for telehealth appointments. Check out the website for...
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 | 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 | 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...
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 | Sep 18, 2018 | Genetics, Treatment Options
Back in July, I had the honor of spending an afternoon with Dr. Sharon Meglathery in her home near Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Meglathery is board-certified in psychiatry and has noted a high percentage of patients suffering from chronic illness, including mast cell...
