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.
Autism: Everything 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.
Best Oil to Use in Your Kitchen
The best oils to use in your kitchen include olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, and flax oil — In fact, these are the only ones I recommend.
The Problem with Refined Oils: What Oils to Avoid in Your Kitchen
Not all oils are created the same. Some oils, such as refined vegetable oils, are not good for your body, while other oils are healthy fats that may help to improve your health.
I’m Gluten-Free. Should You Be Too?
Should I go gluten-free? I hear this question all the time at my office. Many are hesitant to remove gluten from their life and give up fluffy bread. But often once they embark on a gluten-free journey, they see their symptoms improve.
Mold Matters: Understanding, Preventing, and Improving Mold-Related Health Issues
Chronic mold exposure can lead to chronic inflammation, chronic symptoms, and chronic health issues. It can also worsen existing chronic conditions, making recovery more difficult. Yet, mold is still not taken seriously enough, and underlying mold issues are often not addressed.
How Too Much Sugar Destroys Your Health
Do you need help reducing sugar in your life or addressing sugar-related symptoms? Looking at your nutrition is key to better wellness.
The Connection Between Spike Protein and Long COVID
Recent research has found that the COVID-19 spike protein may be responsible for not only the acute infection but long COVID as well.