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.
Why Carnitine? Let Me Explain
Carnitine is a popular dietary supplement used for energy, exercise performance, weight loss, and all kinds of other benefits. Should you take carnitine, though? What are the benefits of carnitine?
Progesterone in Functional Medicine
Using bioidentical progesterone can be a helpful strategy in many cases. Let’s get into it and discuss the benefits of improved progesterone levels and how bioidentical progesterone may help.
Getting Your Mast Cells Through the Holidays
If you have mast cell activation issues or histamine intolerance, the holidays can feel tricky. How can you stay low-histamine during the holidays without sacrificing your sanity?
Histamine Intolerant? Food Prep Methods to Avoid — And Choose Instead
One of the most important aspects of keeping your histamine levels at bay is food prep!
The Connection Between PMS and Histamine
PMS symptoms are so common that many women think they are normal and inevitable. This is not the case. PMS symptoms that interrupt your regular life are not normal.
Gluten: What It Might Be Doing To You
Removing gluten from your diet may reduce your chronic symptoms and your risk of an array of chronic health issues.
Mast Cell Issues? Why You Want to Lose Weight
Preventing obesity and maintaining a healthy weight is critical for reducing inflammation and the risk of chronic health issues. It’s also critical if you have mast cell issues.
Detecting Mold in Your Home – Clues to Look for
In this article, you will learn about mold and potential health issues caused by mold in your home. You will learn how to detect and check for mold in your home, including some sneaky signs of mold and mold testing options. I will share some tips on how to remove mold and how to prevent future mold problems. Finally, I will recommend some ways to detoxify your body after mold exposure.
Childhood Obesity: What Is It and What to Do About It?
Due to the increased amount of high-calorie, processed, and packaged foods, childhood obesity is a growing problem all across the world. It’s a serious issue even in young children under 5. Childhood obesity can lead to serious health problems during childhood,...