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.
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.
Food Elimination Diets and Testing: What You Need to Know
Are you experiencing chronic symptoms? You may be dealing with food sensitivities or food intolerances. Food sensitivities and food tolerances can lead to digestive issues, chronic inflammation, and chronic symptoms.
My Top Strategies for Cold and Flu
It’s that season again. The time when you are frantically looking for cold and flu remedies. Yep, it’s cold and flu season. In this article, I want to share my top strategies for the cold and flu. Let’s get into it.
The Risk of Mercury and How to Improve Your Health After Mercury Exposure
Heavy metal exposure is a serious health risk that, even at lower levels, may lead to chronic inflammation and chronic health issues. Mercury is one of the main toxic heavy metals that can affect your neurological, brain, liver, kidney, hormonal, and immune health.
Mitochondrial Disease: What Is It and How to Support Your Mitochondrial Health
If your mitochondria function is compromised, it won’t be able to supply your body with energy and will impact important bodily functions. Mitochondrial disease may lead to chronic symptoms and serious health issues. Secondary mitochondrial dysfunction may also impact your health, causing chronic problems.
Lead Exposure and Nutrient Deficiencies: How to Improve Your Health After Lead Exposure
Lead toxicity is a serious problem in North America, yet, we still don’t talk about it enough. Sure, we’ve all heard about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and other specific situations. Chances are, you even know how old pipes or paint may increase the risk of lead exposure. But we still don’t talk enough about how lead exposure may disrupt your health.
Histamine Reaction: What It ACTUALLY Looks Like Inside and Out
Understanding the underlying root cause of a histamine reaction is essential for reducing your risks and improving your symptoms.