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.
Blending or Juicing: What’s Better For Your Health
Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables in a day? Be honest. If your answer is no, you are not alone. According to a 2011 study published in the Journal of Nutrition, most people in the United States don’t meet their nutrient requirements through their diet (1)....
Hydrotherapy: What Are the Benefits & How to Do It
Hydrotherapy is an umbrella term for different therapeutic techniques that use water to improve your health. Hydrotherapy may help to improve inflammation, pain, and other chronic symptoms. It may be a great low-impact physical activity and rehabilitation strategy....
Natural Treatments for Shingles
A few weeks ago Justin Bieber made the news. At this time, it wasn’t about his music though, but a new health condition. In his Instagram video, Bieber revealed that he was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a neurological condition that made half of his face...
What I’m Reading: July 2022
The sheer volume of health, wellness, and medical news and commentary available on the internet can be overwhelming. Every month, get a taste of what integrative medicine leader Dr. John Gannage finds interesting (and digestible) on the web. 1.DEPRESSION IS PROBABLY...
Candida Revisited: A Persistent Foe
The term Candida is thrown around every day. But do you know what Candida is and how it may affect your body? Many people think that Candida is only responsible for vaginal yeast infections. In reality, Candida overgrowth can affect your entire body. It may lead to...
Production Toxicity: Slow Down and Unplug
There are about 7.26 billion cell phone users around the world (1). There are over 31 million cell phone users in Canada and over 327 million in the United States (2). This means that there is a cell phone for almost every single person on the planet. According to a...
Collagen: What Is Collagen and Should You Supplement? (Part 2/2)
Collagen supplements have become increasingly popular for joint, bone, skin, and connective tissue health. But what is collagen and do you really need it? Collagen is the primary connective tissue protein and the most abundant protein in your body. It is absolutely...
Collagen: What Are Connective Tissues + Connective Tissue Disorders (Part 1/2)
Collagen supplements have become increasingly popular for joint, bone, skin, and connective tissue health. But what is collagen and do you really need it? Collagen is the primary connective tissue protein. It is the most abundant protein in your body. It is absolutely...
Managing GERD – Other Ways to Help Heartburn (Part 2 of 2)
In part 1 of this GERD series, you learned about what GERD is, its symptoms, and common underlying issues hiding behind acid reflux and heartburn. In part 2, I want to go over my recommendations on how to manage GERD and improve your symptoms naturally. Let’s get into...
