How to Do a Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Diet
Several years ago, I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out what I could and couldn’t eat. I didn’t know about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Diet (MCAS Diet)…
Read MoreDiamine Oxidase (DAO) for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance
Do you suspect you have Histamine Intolerance? Could diamine oxidase (DAO enzyme) help? Are you suffering from bloating, reflux, flushing, headaches, or itching a couple hours after eating? If so,…
Read MoreResonant Breathing for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance
Could resonant breathing help you? When I was at my sickest with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, I couldn’t travel. It wasn’t enjoyable with all the pain I was in. …
Read MoreNon Toxic Tick Prevention for those with Sensitivities
One of the ways I support my nervous system is with a practice called forest bathing. But I worry about tick prevention. If you aren’t familiar with forest bathing, you…
Read MoreLow Histamine Disaster Prepping for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance
I get many questions about disaster prepping with concerns like Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance. It’s something I think about, too. I grew up in the rural area…
Read MoreSIBO Diet, Lifestyle Changes, and Supplements for MCAS and HIT
Could a SIBO diet or lifestyle changes help your gut issues? In Part 1 of this 2-part series on SIBO and Histamine Intolerance and/or MCAS, you learned that SIBO (small…
Read MoreCould You Have SIBO and Histamine Intolerance and/or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?
When you have issues with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance, one of the most common root causes can be gut issues. And these gastrointestinal issues (GI issues) can…
Read MoreDo You Have One or Both? Histamine Intolerance vs MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome)
Are you trying to put together the pieces of your health issues? Maybe you’ve tried a low histamine diet? Do you suspect you have Histamine Intolerance and/or Mast Cell Activation…
Read MoreHow To Detox Your Body from Mold with MCAS
Learning how to detox your body from mold was a game-changer for my Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance. In fact, Mold Toxicity is the #1 Mast Cell Trigger…
Read MoreMast Cell Foundations: Mediators and Receptors – info for those with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance
Whether you’re just now learning what MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) and Histamine Intolerance are, or you’re at an advanced level, mast cells are complex. You probably still have a…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Anti-Aging Facial for People with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
If you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance you might want to take a closer look at your bathroom… But it’s not for the reasons you might be thinking. I’m…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Corn if You Have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance
When I went gluten free, corn became one of my staples – corn chips, corn tortillas, popcorn…I ate a lot of corn. Corn is technically low histamine, so I thought I was…
Read MoreUsing Gratitude to Calm Mast Cells – for those with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance
If you’re anything like me, you’ve had challenging days. Maybe a lot of challenging days. Today I want to share something with you that helped me get through my challenging…
Read MoreGetting Support and Keeping Hope Alive – for people with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance
When I was so ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance, there were many days that I literally wasn’t sure I would live. For years I had to…
Read MoreMeat Handling Tips: Preparation, Cooking, and Storage — what to know for those with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance
When it comes to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Histamine Intolerance, how you prepare, cook, and store your food is as important as your food choices. Histamine Levels can build up if food…
Read MoreLow Histamine Holiday Meal Ideas for those with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance (Also Low Lectin, and Medium to Low Oxalate)
A light dusting of snow covered the ground. Twinkle lights sparkled in the night. Festive music played on the radio. I was in the holiday spirit! I was geared up to go out…
Read MoreThe Best Low Histamine Meat and Seafood Options – info for those with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance
Whole Foods knew me by name. It wasn’t just because I shopped there … They knew me by name because I would call them every week to find out what…
Read MoreAre Wheat and Gluten Really Mast Cell and Histamine Triggers? – What to know if you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance.
I had been diligently gluten free for years. So, you can imagine my surprise when I learned my body was still making extremely high numbers of antibodies to wheat. Some extensive…
Read MoreLectins, Low Lectin Foods, and the Mast Cell Connection – for those with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance
My knees, fingers, and toes were constantly swollen, and my joints always felt like they were on fire. The level of pain I experienced was so bad that I had been (mis)diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was also…
Read MoreTop 7 Home Mold Testing Mistakes – What to know when you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Mold Toxicity
Hindsight is 20/20. Looking back, I can clearly see the points in time where my health took major hits. And they usually happened right alongside a move to a new home or…
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