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.
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.
Acupuncture for Pain Management: A Holistic Approach to Acute and Chronic Pain by Dr. Tuteja, ND
Pain, whether acute or chronic, can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. While conventional medicine often relies on pharmaceuticals for pain relief, there is growing interest in alternative therapies like acupuncture. This ancient practice from...
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.
