arielaavivaNov 1, 20185 minTrying to make conversationI was talking to someone last week who has a young son. She said it’s difficult to find anything else to talk about, because he’s such a...
arielaavivaOct 28, 201810 minElimination dietsA User's Guide The number of diets suggested to me in the last 20 years is astounding. I've tried dairy-free, gluten-free, high-fiber,...
arielaavivaOct 21, 20181 minMast Cell Awareness Day!Yesterday was apparently the first ever Mastocytosis and Mast Cell Disease Awareness Day! This is extremely exciting. Considering Dr....
arielaavivaOct 8, 20181 minLow-histamine, high-protein, gluten-free pancakes!!I have to say, of all my recipes, I think I'm most proud of this one! I've combine aspects of different recipes, made adjustments for my...
arielaavivaOct 5, 20184 minPainsomniaAs long as I can remember, I'd wake up at 3 am with my head spinning, unable to fall back asleep. Some nights I'd have so much trouble...
arielaavivaOct 1, 20184 minHow can I not feel anxious?*Serious CW for sexual violence and overall distress over the state of the world* Two years ago, I was driving to my friend’s house. I...
arielaavivaSep 6, 20185 minSo you have weak joints. Why should that make life so hard?One of the responses I've (accurately or otherwise) read into people's facial reactions. There was one day at the Baltimore conference...
arielaavivaSep 2, 20185 minTraveling with chronic invisible illnessI'm sure it won't be a surprise that it's more difficult to travel when you're always sick. I was surprised, though at some of the...
arielaavivaSep 2, 20189 minIreland: a travel guideMy ideal trip to Ireland, and what I've learned from my travels Favorite places: The Burren -- geographical region in Co. Clare with...