We React to Everything: A Guide to Avoid Toxic Triggers, Manage Chronic Inflammation, and Embrace Healthy Living

Do you feel like your body is constantly at war with the world around you? Do you seem powerless, overwhelmed and isolated by reactions you can’t control?

If so, welcome to the world of Hista-Maniacs – a term the author created that portrays the immune system as an overzealous knight defending his sickly castle. For those battling Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), this knight’s defense often goes haywire. Out-of-control mast cells produce chemicals called mediators which cause inflammation and chaos in the body. Millions of people worldwide face this daily struggle, triggered by toxic exposures such as mold, tick bites, electronics, chemicals or industrial pollution. Those dealing with toxic aftermaths of disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and explosions may live this nightmare too.

This book is by and for Hista-Maniacs. Retired minister and Army officer Sharon Kiesel knows this battle all too well. Forced to sleep in her car and campers to escape her mold-invaded home, she fought back against chronic inflammation, despair, and the toppling of her social life. Now she shares her hard-earned wisdom alongside empowering advice from generations of others who have faced the same challenges. Together, they offer practical strategies to help you:

• Avoid triggers and create a safe, healing environment.

• Decode your body’s warning signs before a reaction spirals out of control.

• Build a resilient immune system to regain your health and hope.

Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with this condition for years, this book offers a compassionate and realistic approach to coping with the unpredictability of chronic inflammation. It is a lifeline for anyone ready to take control of their health and advocate for a cleaner, safer world.