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.
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.
Long COVID Syndrome Update: The Connection Between Long COVID and Serotonin
Though we have better strategies to reduce our risks and improve our recovery, long COVID syndrome is still a very much relevant problem. Experiencing chronic symptoms after the initial infection is not uncommon.
Natural Doesn’t Always Mean It’s Natural
Unfortunately, conventional cosmetics are loaded with chemicals. What’s even worse: you may not be aware of all the toxins you are putting on your body.
Cadmium: Improve Your Symptoms from Cadmium Exposure
As with other heavy metals, cadmium can be very harmful to human health. It may irritate the stomach, lungs, kidneys, and bones. It may also be carcinogenic.