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There are many wonderful natural strategies that can be highly supportive in addressing MCAS. But every person experiences MCAS differently, and there is no single diet, supplement, or medication that will work for everyone. So, it will take some time and...

What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? Mast cells are white blood cells that are part of your immune system and are found throughout your body. They release up to 200 pro-inflammatory mediators (histamines, cytokines, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, etc.) that help your...

Self-care has always been a challenge for me. As a highly empathic person with a Type A personality, I’ve always been able to intuit other people’s feelings and needs easily, and usually end up wanting to jump in and help (read: take over). Not only would I give you...

One of the best things you can do to improve your health is to start a meditation practice. Now before you roll your eyes, hear me out. I get it. We’re all super busy with families, jobs, and other obligations. And to top it off, we live in a world that values 24-7...

I used to have a love-hate relationship with the New Year’s holiday. I loved a champagne toast and kissing my honey at midnight as much as the next gal. And there was something magical about the idea of new beginnings and starting a new chapter. January always filled...

I’m loving my Joovv red light! So, what’s red light therapy? (Photobiomodulation) It uses specific wavelengths of red light to treat the body. The key is finding the right wavelength - the sweet spot is between 630nm-670nm (skin level) and 810nm-880nm (cellular...

Are you wanting to make a change? Whether you’re looking to improve your health, change careers, or end a toxic relationship, true transformation has to come from the inside out.  What does that mean? It means that it’s not about chaining yourself to a treadmill...

A client sent me a screenshot of this tweet – I think there’s truth in it, and it got me thinking about the doctor-patient relationship. How do you choose the right doctor? First, let me say that there are many wonderful doctors out there and the amount of time,...

If you have a serious and/or chronic health condition, you inevitably encounter some bad days. Sometimes it can be frustrating, overwhelming, maddening, and feel like body betrayal. Get angry, feel sad - it’s ok, and totally normal, to have those feelings. I’d...

Thinking about the high-profile suicides this week, can we take a second to talk about mental health? Why is there such a stigma around mental illness? Your brain is part of your physical body. And we don’t judge people for having heart disease, cancer, autoimmune...