Health Resources
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
The information on this page is provided for educational purposes only. I am a retired registered nurse and licensed esthetician sharing health education based on my professional background and personal experience. This is not medical advice. Please consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.
You are not crazy. You are not just anxious. Your body is trying to tell you something.
If you have spent years being dismissed by doctors, told your labs are “normal,” or feeling like you are falling apart from the inside out – this page is for you.
I am Brenda Austin – retired ER nurse, licensed esthetician, and someone who has walked alongside women navigating histamine intolerance, mast cell activation, and hormonal chaos. I created these resources because the information exists – it is just not easy to find.
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Start Here Guide: Don't know where to start?
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You have a pattern. This tracker helps you find it. Document your daily symptoms, identify your triggers, and walk into your next appointment with real evidence in hand.
Not sure if histamine is driving your symptoms? Start with my free checklist.
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Still have questions after the histamine checklist? This guide walks you through the full picture, symptom patterns, what testing to ask for, and a 7-day flare journal to bring to your appointment.
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Stop guessing at the grocery store. This Color-coded one-page reference guide breaks down what to enjoy freely, what to use with caution, and what to avoid- with the clinical reasoning behind each category so you understand your body, not just a list of rules.
What to Say to your Doctor
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Free Resource: Skin & Wellness Reset Guide
If your skin has changed, your body feels off, and nobody seems to have answers — this guide was made for you.
As a retired ER nurse and licensed esthetician, I created this free resource to help you understand the connection between hormones, histamine, and your skin. It is the conversation most doctors never have with you, written in plain English.
Inside you will find a symptom checklist, a breakdown of how histamine and hormones affect your skin, and a detailed skincare routine built specifically for reactive and changing skin — with product recommendations I personally stand behind.
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Ready to Go Deeper?
My comprehensive Histamine and MCAS Educational Guide covers everything – symptoms, protocols, supplements, diet, and the hormone connection. Written by a nurse. Designed for real women.
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Supplement Support – Educational Reference
These are supplements commonly discussed in histamine and mast cell research. This is not a prescription or recommendation – please discuss with your doctor.
Antihistamine Support: Famotidine (Pepcid), Fexofenadine (Allegra), Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
Mast Cell Stabilizers: Quercetin, Luteolin, Stinging Nettle, Bromelain, Vitamin C, Astaxanthin, PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide)
DAO Enzyme Support: Umbrellux DAO, Histamine Block
Anti-inflammatory Support: Magnesium Glycinate, B vitamins, Probiotics, Phosphatidylcholine, Calcium D- Glucarate
Hormone + Gut Support: Inositol 40:1, HCL Betaine, B12
Emerging Protocols: LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone)- Discuss with your doctor
Watch My Free Educational Series
I have created an extensive video series covering histamine intolerance, MCAS, cortisol, and the menopause connection. Watch the full series on TikTok.
New Resource:
Menopause and Perimenopause Skincare Resource – because your skin is connected to everything else.
This guide breaks down the menopause and perimenopause skin connection, explains the key ingredients your skin needs during this stage, and includes my personal Mary Kay product recommendations, though you’re welcome to use the ingredient breakdown to find what works for you anywhere.
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Below, I break down each major hormone, what it actually does in your body, and how it connects to your skin, energy, and mood as you move through perimenopause and menopause.
