Dr. Gannage's Functional Medicine Blog

Read the latest blog posts about functional medicine, integrative health, nutrition, the gut-brain connection, histamine intolerance, detoxification, functional medicine lab testing, and more, from Dr. Gannage, MD. 

Are You Taking Too Many Medications? Less May Be More

Are You Taking Too Many Medications? Less May Be More

Are you taking any medications for health issues? If you are, you are not alone. Most people do or will take some long-term medications throughout their lives and most will take several. According to the results of the 1996–2019 Medical Expenditure Panel Surveys, the...

Heavy Metals in Tampons? What Can You Do About It

Heavy Metals in Tampons? What Can You Do About It

Recent research suggests that your tampons could contain potentially harmful heavy metals. Other research shows that tampons and other feminine hygiene products can contain chemicals. They may also carry the risk of toxic shock syndrome.

Heavy Metals in Chocolate: How to Protect Your Body

Heavy Metals in Chocolate: How to Protect Your Body

Everyone loves chocolate. Most people are aware that their sugar-filled chocolate snacks are not the healthiest choice. In the meantime, extra dark chocolate is touted as an antioxidant-rich healthy snack in moderation.  There is only one major health risk we don’t tend to talk about when it comes to chocolate. Heavy metals.