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.
Histamine Intolerance: Everything You Need to Know
Histamine plays a very important role in your body. It’s a chemical that supports your immune system by getting rid of allergens that it encounters.
Acupuncture: A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness by Dr. Arvind Tuteja, ND
As interest in holistic and integrative health grows, many people are turning to acupuncture for its wide range of potential benefits.
Benefits of Resveratrol: What You Need to Know
Resveratrol is one of my favourite supplements. It is a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, heart-healthy, and other health benefits.
Glutathione Benefits + Natural Ways to Increase Your Glutathione Levels
Glutathione is often called the “master antioxidant”, and rightfully so. It is a powerful compound that plays a role in immune function, cellular repair, enzymatic functions, detoxification, and many other areas of your health.
BPA May Be Hiding in Your Sports Bras
According to some recent news and petitions, many popular sports bras brands and other athletic wear also contain BPA, much higher than the allowed safe limit. Considering that many of us live in activewear, even when we are not exercising, this may pose a serious health risk.
Red Dye in Food: Why We Should Ban It + How to Avoid It
Though red dye and other synthetic food dyes may give a fun colour to some foods, these can be incredibly harmful to your health. They may increase hyperactivity and other behavioral problems in children and may even increase the risk of cancer. Though these synthetic colours have been banned in some countries, they are still widely used in the US and Canada.
Autism: What You Need to Know
Regardless of their specific symptoms and experience, many people with autism can benefit from functional medicine approaches, nutritional therapy, microbiome support, supplementation, and detoxification. Of course, the exact approach always depends on the individual’s specific experience and needs.
The Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods + What to Eat Instead
Ultra-processed foods are not good for your body. This is probably not shocking news. But how bad are they?
Top Foods with Mold to Avoid + Why
Mold is a type of fungus that has the ability to grow and thrive just about anywhere under various conditions. Warm, moist, and damp environments are particularly great places to grow. Some types of mold love to grow indoors, other types prefer the outdoors, and some can be found both indoors and outdoors. Some mold can even be found on your food.