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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 6, 2020 | Blog, Histamine, Nutrition
What is Histamine? Histamine is an organic compound that is both naturally occurring in our bodies and found in many of the foods we eat. It serves us a variety of purposes, from acting as a neurotransmitter in the brain to regulating gut functioning. We require it...
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...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog, Featured, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
The Fundamentals of Functional Medicine series is intended to be an overview of the common elements and underlying imbalances behind chronic illness of all kinds, including inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and gut dysbiosis. The Problem:...
by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 11, 2019 | Blog, Featured, Histamine
Histamine Intolerance and the Gut: A Web of Connections Histamine intolerance and the gut are interconnected in many ways. The root cause of histamine intolerance can often be traced back to an issue or imbalance in the gut, including SIBO, dysbiosis, leaky gut, or a...