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

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.

POTS & COVID-19: What Are Your Risks?

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

Are You Upstream or Downstream?

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...