What Are Mast Cells?

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 29, 2016 | Blog, General Wellness, Histamine

This post is part of an ongoing series on histamine intolerance, which Dr. Gannage has described as a “game changer in chronic illness”. If you missed the first post, which explains what histamine intolerance is, you can read it here. Histamine is released...

Histamine Intolerance, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, And Thyroid Health: What’s the Connection?

by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 16, 2021 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Histamine, Hormonal Imbalance, Integrative Medicine, Thyroid

Thyroid conditions, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and the autoimmune conditions Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease (the leading causes of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, respectively), are on the rise.  Not everyone responds to conventional or...

Heavy Metals, Mast Cell Activation, and Histamine Intolerance

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Detoxification, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Histamine, Integrative Medicine

This article explains how over-exposure to heavy metals can contribute to dysfunction in mast cell activation, which in turn impacts histamine levels in the body.  Overview of Mast Cells If you struggle with health issues related to histamine intolerance and would...

Why You Should Consider Gut Health Testing for Histamine Intolerance

by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 11, 2021 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Histamine, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

There are a number of different factors that can contribute to histamine intolerance, and gut imbalances are among the most significant.  I have determined that testing for gut health imbalances can be helpful in order to identify specific imbalances that may be...

DAO: Overview and Role in Histamine Intolerance

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog, Enzyme Deficiency, Gut Health, Histamine, Integrative Medicine

Histamine is a naturally occurring chemical that is involved in several physical functions, including allergic and inflammatory reactions. It is also found to varying degrees in food and drinks. In histamine intolerance, there is an imbalance between levels of...

7 Surprising Factors that Can Increase Histamine Levels (And How to Deal With Them)

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 17, 2020 | Blog, Gut Health, Histamine, Integrative Medicine

There are a number of surprising factors that can increase histamine levels. Read on to find out more. Histamine intolerance is a condition that is generally managed with diet and lifestyle changes. The most well-known of these may be the low histamine diet, in which...

Part 1: The 3 W’s of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 18, 2020 | Blog

Our nervous system is astoundingly complex. It coordinates our movements and sensory information by sending signals to and from the brain to different parts of the body in less than a second. It is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and numerous neural networks...

Your Guide to the Low Histamine Diet

by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 6, 2020 | Blog, Histamine, Nutrition

Following a low histamine diet is a foundational step when it comes to reducing your overall load of histamine. If you know or suspect that you may have a histamine intolerance, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), or a related imbalance, try a low histamine diet for...

Spotlight on Vitamin C

by Dr. John Gannage | Apr 30, 2020 | Blog, General Wellness, Histamine, Nutrition

Vitamins are an integral component of our health and longevity. Their function in biochemical and physiological processes helps ensure we maintain energy, protection from illness, and well-being throughout our lifetime.  Since the emergence of COVID-19, the...