Dr Purity Carr Menopause clinic

Dr Purity Carr Menopause clinic We’re a Menopause & women wellbeing clinic in Harvey Western Australia. Join the momentum | https://www.menopausemomentumnetwork.com

25/08/2026

There are two ways to approach a low-histamine reset.

There’s an easier approach, which may be more manageable but may also be less effective at clearly identifying whether histamine is contributing to your symptoms.

Then there’s my preferred, more structured approach, designed to give you a clearer picture before foods are gradually reintroduced.

The goal is not to stay on a restrictive diet long term. It’s to identify your individual tolerance and work back towards the widest, healthiest and least restrictive diet possible.

Watch the video to see both approaches and how I structure the reset.

Speak to your doctor or dietitian before making dietary changes.

https://www.menopausemomentumnetwork.com/post/histamine-food-list

23/08/2026

If food doesn’t cause MCAS, why reduce histamine in your diet?

Think of histamine like a bucket. Histamine released by mast cells, histamine from food, hormonal fluctuations, stress, infections and other triggers can all contribute to your overall histamine load.

When that bucket becomes too full, symptoms such as flushing, itching, headaches, bloating, reflux, palpitations, anxiety and brain fog may become more noticeable.

A low-histamine diet is not a cure for MCAS. It is a temporary strategy to reduce one source of histamine and see whether lowering the overall load helps your symptoms.

I generally recommend a structured 6-week trial, followed by gradual reintroduction. The aim is not to stay low histamine forever, but to identify your individual tolerance and work towards the widest, healthiest and least restrictive diet possible.

Next: how to do the 6-week low-histamine reset.

20/08/2026

How is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome diagnosed?

There’s no single blood test that can confirm or exclude MCAS.

Diagnosis is about connecting the dots — looking at the pattern of symptoms across different body systems, possible triggers, timing, excluding other causes, and response to treatment.

And importantly, normal tests don’t always tell the whole story.

If you’ve been experiencing seemingly unrelated symptoms across several body systems, there may be a connection worth exploring.

18/08/2026

ADHD, Hypermobility & MCAS: Connecting the Dots

Have you ever wondered why sound, light, touch, smells, pain or emotional stress can feel overwhelming?

ADHD and autism can affect how the brain processes sensory information. Hypermobility may increase strain on the nervous system, while mast-cell mediators such as histamine may contribute to symptoms including flushing, itching, headaches, palpitations, gut problems and brain fog.

These conditions can overlap, but having one does not mean you automatically have the others. Understanding the possible connections may help explain why some women experience symptoms across several body systems.

You are not imagining it. Your symptoms deserve to be understood.

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16/08/2026

🌸Fixing sleep: Why we don’t sleep live🌸



The earthing movie
https://youtu.be/44ddtR0XDVU?si=ye-LPOrOXw3jsDO0

The grounding mat - I have no affiliation with them. Discounted prices and some freebies
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Sleep clinic who do sleep studies bulk billed with $50 out of pocket. https://perthsleepandcpap.com.au/

https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-disorders/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-for-insomnia-cbt-i

*This is a really good resource*
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself/sleep

10/08/2026

Fatigue, dizziness, headaches, IBS, reflux, bladder symptoms, allergies, flushing, palpitations, anxiety and brain fog.

What could these have to do with hypermobility? Mast cells live throughout connective tissue, close to blood vessels and nerves. This may help explain why MCAS and hypermobility can overlap.

MCAS Basics Episode 4. Follow for more in this series.

04/08/2026

Did you know hypermobility and mast cell activation often occur together?

Mast cells live within your connective tissue. When connective tissue is more flexible, mast cells may be easier to activate. This may help explain why so many people experience joint pain, dizziness, palpitations, gut symptoms, bladder symptoms, headaches, easy bruising and widespread sensitivity alongside hypermobility.

We’re still learning why these conditions overlap, but recognising the connection can help make sense of symptoms that once seemed completely unrelated.

This is Episode 3 of my MCAS Basics series. Follow for the next episode as we continue connecting the dots.

04/08/2026

MCAS = a whole-body condition.

Mast cells live almost everywhere in your body, especially where your body meets the outside world, including your skin, eyes, nose, airways, digestive tract, bladder, blood vessels and nerves.

When they become overactive, they don’t just cause allergies. They release inflammatory chemicals, including histamine, that can affect multiple organs at the same time. That’s why symptoms such as eczema, asthma, bloating, reflux, headaches, palpitations, tinnitus, dizziness, brain fog, fluid retention and fatigue can all seem unrelated, yet sometimes have a common underlying pathway.

This is Episode 2 of my MCAS Basics series. Follow me so you don’t miss the next episode, where we’ll continue connecting the dots.


02/08/2026

What exactly are mast cells? They are your body’s highly trained security guards, protecting you from viruses, bacteria and parasites. But when they become overactive, they release inflammatory chemicals such as histamine that can affect almost every organ in the body. This can contribute to symptoms such as eczema, asthma, flushing, easy bruising, palpitations, unexplained tinnitus, headaches, bloating, pain, fluid retention, fatigue, waking between 2–4 am, stubborn belly fat, lipoedema, dizziness or feeling light-headed, brain fog and many other seemingly unrelated symptoms.

This is Part 1 of my MCAS series. Follow me so you don’t miss the next videos, where I’ll help you connect the dots.

29/07/2026

🎥Watch the full MCAS Masterclass.

https://youtu.be/4l-pRaBW9Is?si=4luUnjgPZYnW97cz

What if your symptoms aren’t because your body is failing… but because your immune system is trying too hard?

Imagine your body as a beautiful house with a loyal guard dog standing at the front door.

That guard dog is your mast cells.

Their job is to protect you from genuine danger like viruses, bacteria and injury.

But what happens when the guard dog starts barking at butterflies instead of burglars?

That simple analogy explains one of the most important concepts in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).

If you’ve been told your symptoms are “just stress” but deep down you know something isn’t right, this video is for you.

Follow for more evidence-based menopause and MCAS education.

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