A journal specific to MCAS, but applicable to any chronic condition!

Book Overview:

Do you feel stagnant on your healing journey, or don’t know where to start? Do you feel like you’ve healed partially but feel stuck or like you’ve plateaued?

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition that is very real—and can be very overwhelming. Often, patients feel defeated and stuck in a constant state of hypervigilance.

As a functional/natural medicine practitioner who specializes in conditions like MCAS, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) from mold exposure, Lyme disease and long COVID, I’ve worked with thousands of patients over the years and have seen many patterns emerge.

I also have the insight of having lived with these conditions personally and come full circle to a place of great healing, thriving and reversal of symptoms—and I want to help you get there, too. Physical detoxification is crucial for many of these patients, but what rarely gets discussed is mental detoxification. This journal contains some of the most important questions that I’ve seen help my patients to take their healing to the next level.

The journals out there for this community focus on logging symptoms and tracking foods. That is NOT what this is. This is a place to spend a few minutes a day (or each week) asking yourself important questions. There’s no right or wrong answer—it’s simply a space for reflection.

A compilation of the topics that I wish “younger me” had on the radar, this is a great tool to accompany the healing journey with chronic illness. This journal contains 53 reflection questions (one for each week, or perhaps daily), plus bonus considerations and sub-questions, inspiring quotations, a handful of ocean-themed graphics that you can color, and a resources section.This content can be applied to all sorts of chronic conditions, not just MCAS.

Please note: This journal should not replace professional help and resources for mental health. If you’ve experienced trauma, please make sure that you do this inner work alongside the support of your care team.

You can find the electronic version and paperback here.

The first of it’s kind: a book about the trifecta of mast cell activation syndrome, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome!

Book Overview:

The “trifecta” refers to three conditions that commonly occur together: mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and the hypermobile type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS). These three conditions are gradually becoming more recognized in the mainstream medical world as more and more patients find themselves struggling with debilitating and often mysterious symptoms. However, recognizing these conditions is only the first step on the healing journey. With the right approach and toolbox, patients can reverse many of these symptoms to find lasting vitality.

Written by a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has additional certifications in functional medicine and nutrition and extensive experience in working with these conditions, this book serves as patient guide that empowers individuals to put all of the puzzle pieces together as part of an individualized healing plan. Part One (3 chapters) is an overview of the three trifecta conditions, and Part Two (9 chapters) outlines the important pillars of an essential plan to address any (or all) of these conditions holistically. The book wraps up with a chapter of patient case stories. Accompanying the purchase of this book is access to a free 20-page PDF document that serves as a customizable workbook for readers to use as they read along.

The Trifecta Passport dives into topics such as nervous system regulation, mold and other biotoxins, nutrition, exercise, detoxification, mental/emotional health and trauma, structural/musculoskeletal issues and the many underlying root issues (related to hormones, bacterial/viral load, gut health, etc.) that can trigger or exacerbate these conditions. This resource unpacks many different tools and practical treatment options that should be on the radar of patients living with these (and other) chronic conditions. When faced with these labels, it can be overwhelming to weed through all the resources out there to figure out how to move forward with a comprehensive and personalized road map. By helping readers put it all together in an organized manner, this book is a great resource for any patient with chronic illness as well as the caregivers and doctors who support them.

You can find the electronic version and paperback here.

Two years of full-time research and over 500 pages of information about MCAS!

Book Overview:

Allergies and anaphylaxis are on the rise, alongside gastrointestinal problems, skin issues, fatigue, orthopedic pain, neurological symptoms, and just about everything in between. Patients are coming out of the woodwork with chronic, debilitating, often invisible illness. Recent research estimates that 14%-17% of the population may have mast cell activation disease.

Much of the medical community has never heard of the condition, and existing mainstream treatment tends to focus predominantly on pharmacological management. However, once a patient has reached a stable baseline, there are a number of other individualized approaches that can guide patients to successfully address the underlying root issues.

This book includes:

1.  an in-depth overview of mast cell activation disease, with a focus on mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS);
2. a patient story describing life with MCAS;
3. a detailed literature review and current hypotheses for disease origins;
4. a practical guide of clinical considerations for diagnosis;
5. a chapter devoted to comorbid conditions, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS, Lyme disease and much more;
6. several chapters devoted to mainstream and natural treatment options, dietary considerations, and strategies for holistic healing;
7. content from dozens of interviews with prominent MCAS experts, including specialists in allergy/immunology, hematology, functional medicine, naturopathy, psychology, nutrition, gastroenterology, physical therapy, clinical research, and more!

Whether a patient, medical practitioner, or family member/friend, this book empowers readers and provides patients with concrete steps to move forward in the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of mast cell activation syndrome.

You can find the electronic version and paperback here.