It wasn’t MCAS. Quick context: MCAS, mast cell activation syndrome, is when mast cells, immune cells involved in allergic reactions, release too many inflammatory mediators and create symptoms like flushing, hives, swelling, rapid heart rate,
Ever skipped a meal because you knew it would hurt, then got told “everything looks normal”? That disconnect is real. Sometimes it’s MALS. MALS (Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome) is a neurovascular compression. The median arcuate l
That thumb bend is not a party trick. It is connective tissue doing what it was built to do, and in hEDS it can mean every small task costs extra stability. Hypermobility is not just “loose joints.” Joints move differently, and the missin
Most people chase symptoms one by one: insomnia, cravings, bloating, brain fog, anxiety, stubborn weight. This post has one point. If your symptoms change with time of day, your problem is often a timing problem. Your brain sets a master clock usin
I’m Iranian. I’m posting this because the world keeps confusing a people with a regime. Iran is an ancient civilization with a modern population that is highly educated, relentlessly hard working, and globally minded. You see it everywhe