Progesterone in Functional Medicine

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 29, 2022 | Blog

Recently, I wrote an article about the connection between estrogen dominance, mast cells, histamine intolerance, and PMS. Today, I want to discuss how improving your progesterone levels may help to improve estrogen dominance, PMS, symptoms of menopause, fertility, and...

Getting Your Mast Cells Through the Holidays

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 19, 2022 | Blog, Histamine, Integrative Medicine

If you have mast cell activation issues or histamine intolerance, the holidays can feel tricky. How can you stay low-histamine during the holidays without sacrificing your sanity? How to keep your mast cells at bay during the holidays without giving up delicious...

Histamine Intolerant? Food Prep Methods to Avoid — And Choose Instead

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog, Histamine, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

One of the most important aspects of keeping your histamine levels at bay is food prep. Food prep with histamine intolerance, unfortunately, can be tricky if you are new to low-histamine cooking. Some common food prep and cooking mistakes can not only increase...

The Connection Between PMS and Histamine

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Histamine

PMS symptoms are so common that many women think they are normal and inevitable. This is not the case. PMS symptoms that interrupt your regular life are not normal.  Fortunately, if you uncover the root cause of your PMS, you can reduce or even eliminate your...

Gluten: What It Might Be Doing To You

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Gluten

Gas. Bloating. Diarrhea. Itchy skin. Rashes. Brain fog. Anxiety. Depression. Headaches. These seemingly unrelated symptoms may all be connected to gluten. Following a gluten-free diet has become a trend in recent years. But is it just a fad diet? Far from it. Gluten...

Mast Cell Issues? Why You Want to Lose Weight

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness

Obesity is a serious epidemic in Canada, the United States, and most of the world. It is a major contributing factor to chronic health conditions, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease (and has been a major risk factor for...

Detecting Mold in Your Home – Clues to Look for

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 2, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness

If you are experiencing allergies, sinus issues, fatigue, headaches, brain fog, skin problems, or other chronic symptoms without a known cause, you may want to check your home for mold. Chronic mold exposure is an often overlooked yet common underlying problem that...

Childhood Obesity: What Is It and What to Do About It?

by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 18, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

Due to the increased amount of high-calorie, processed, and packaged foods, childhood obesity is a growing problem all across the world. It’s a serious issue even in young children under 5. Childhood obesity can lead to serious health problems during childhood,...

Blending or Juicing: What’s Better For Your Health

by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 28, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Nutrition

Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables in a day? Be honest. If your answer is no, you are not alone. According to a 2011 study published in the Journal of Nutrition, most people in the United States don’t meet their nutrient requirements through their diet (1)....