I thought I’d talk about self-care, especially during winter. We’ve finished the holidays, and are focused on new beginnings this month. We’re into new projects and, for some, trying to cope with winter’s bleak days. I personally love this time
So, I was doing well on my elimination diet for my MCAS–which is very restrictive–before we lost Morgana. Then, I admit, I kind of lost it and didn’t stick to it like I should. So now, working to get back
So, my birthday’s this month, and one of the things I’m all about this year, besides career, is self-care. Last year, I just lapsed into letting the MCAS take over–which it’s hard not to do–and I was so depressed about
Life with MCAS can be daunting, and one of the hardest things is managing diet. For one thing, everybody with MCAS will have different needs. So many things can cause reactions but some days, one thing will be all right,
As a writer, I lead a fairly sedentary and stressful life. As a person who has MCAS, I desperately need to watch my stress levels, and I need to keep my emotions as calm, or as joyful, as possible. IOW:
Since we are in the month of January, when a lot of people make goals and resolutions, I’m thinking about exercise. Honestly, if it weren’t for my pain levels, I would enjoy exercising a lot more than I do. I
Today I have a beef soup recipe for you! It’s safe for MCAS and histamine intolerance, but it might have ingredients that trigger you specifically. Feel free to adapt as necessary. 8 ounces steak (make sure it’s fresh and not
So, I haven’t talked about MCAS that much yet. Which, turns out my Histamine Intolerance is one part of. Rather than regurgitate the information that’s already well-documented out there, here’s a post with a good overview of what MCAS is.
So, I really did a number on myself. Apparently, I’ve been poisoning myself for months. And I deliberately use that word because I need to remember, that’s essentially what it is. Foods that are safe for others, can easily be