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.
6 Steps to a Healthier Pantry
Creating a healthier pantry and kitchen can set you up for success. If your pantry and kitchen are full of healthy foods and helpful appliances, it will be easier for you to make and choose healthy foods.
What Is the Best Diet for Brain Health? — Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
According to an exciting new research study, the Mediterranean diet and the MIND diet may help you do that and protect your brain health.
IBS Updates: New Insights to Treatment for IBS
While you may experience chronic symptoms, in IBS, there are no signs of clear gastrointestinal damage or disease.
Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics
Prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics all play a role in a healthy gut, thus affecting your entire body.
Tryptase: Diagnosis for Mast Cell Activation
Measuring tryptase levels can be used as a biomarker for mast cell activation and to see if there is a severe immune reaction in your body.
Adrenal Support: The Best Supplements for Adrenal Health
Adrenal health is clearly important for your overall well-being. It’s especially important if you are already dealing with mast cell problems or histamine intolerance.
POTS & COVID-19: What Are Your Risks?
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us a list of unexpected health challenges. One of these health complications is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Research suggests there is an increased risk of developing POTS after COVID-19 infection
Clearing the Haze: Understanding and Overcoming Brain Fog
Brain fog is a term used for a range of symptoms, including difficulty focusing, trouble concentrating, forgetfulness, confusion, and overall mental fogginess.
Are You Upstream or Downstream?
The metaphor that describes the need for an upstream approach to healthcare exemplifies why any functional medicine doctor chooses his/her field. Coined by Irving Zola and made popular in McKinlay's defining paper, "A case for refocusing upstream: The political...