This blog post is a Novartis-sponsored article and part of a collaboration with Two Being Healthy on a campaign called ITP in Focus. It is intended to raise awareness of a condition called immune thrombocytopenia or ITP. Even though ITP (immune thrombocytopenia) is a condition ...
Overview of ITP in Focus
This blog post is a Novartis-sponsored article and part of a collaboration with Two Being Healthy on a campaign called ITP in Focus. It is intended to raise awareness of a condition called immune thrombocytopenia or ITP. We got the opportunity to showcase 4 individuals who are part of the ITP in ...
How To Make Valentine’s Day Bark, A Low Histamine Recipe
Happy almost Valentine’s Day, lovebirds! With the day that’s unofficially dedicated to chocolate fast approaching, we whipped up an ultra easy, low histamine, white chocolate bark that looks so pretty you will hardly even miss the real stuff (Milk and dark chocolate being high in histamine). We know ...
POTS Starter Kit – A Top Guide For Those With Dysautonomia
Okay, so you've just been diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) or you strongly suspect you have it and now you're wondering what is going to be in your arsenal of supplies to get yourself feeling better. We got you. Below are the items and tips we would recommend to any ...
Why Electrolytes Are Beneficial for Those With Chronic Illness(es)
We have been through a lot when it comes to fluids and lack thereof. Not only have we been dealing with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia) for many years now and are always trying to keep extra fluid in our body, but we have often been nauseous for long periods of time, having a hard time ...
Order Your Own Lab Work Easily With Request A Test
A running consistency through our whole health journey has been blood tests. Before every appointment with our standard doctors, we’ll always have a whole set of lab work done so the doctor will be able to review it with us via Zoom or in person. This is something we’re all for as we always choose ...
12 Things TO Say To Someone With A Chronic Illness
Several months ago we published a list (click here to read) of 12 things NOT to say to someone with a chronic illness. We thought it would be fun to do the alternative and give a list of 12 things TO say to a person with a chronic illness…or at least what we wish people would say instead! 1. I know ...
Mast Cell Activation Disorder And A Low Histamine Diet
We’ve written in the past about starting a low histamine diet due to our Mast Cell Activation Disorder MCAD (also referred to as Mast Cell Activation Syndrome MCAS), but what does that really look like for our day-to-day lives? Well, the thing about being low histamine is that is looks different ...
12 Things NOT To Say To Someone With A Chronic Illness
Our list of 12 things NOT to say to someone with a chronic illness. We know that so much of the time, these statements are said from people who are trying to be kind and mean the best. We understand and appreciate any kind sentiment, we just wanted to shine a light on how these comments can sound to ...
How Having an ESA dog Has Improved My Overall Health
Getting my dog Oban (my ESA) has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. He’s a two year old beagle/basset hound mix who was rescued from Georgia as a puppy and is basically my best friend (is that sad to say?). I’ve always loved dogs and grew up having family pets, but I never had a dog who ...
What To Do When You Have A POTS Flare Up
This past weekend I had the worst POTS flare up that I’ve had in ages. Most of the time if my POTS is crashing I have a few bad hours or a rough day, but usually I’m able to pull myself out to a less sever level. For some reason, nothing I did was seemed to help my POTS and I’m still not quite sure ...
My Life Living With A Chronic Illness
For me, living with a chronic illness feels like I’m walking a very fine tightrope. When one little thing is off, it seems like it causes a domino effect to everything else that is so delicately balanced in my body. This week I’ve been having a particularly rough time with my muscle and joint pain. ...
