Heavy Metals, Mast Cell Activation, and Histamine Intolerance

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Detoxification, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Histamine, Integrative Medicine

This article explains how over-exposure to heavy metals can contribute to dysfunction in mast cell activation, which in turn impacts histamine levels in the body.  Overview of Mast Cells If you struggle with health issues related to histamine intolerance and would...

7 Surprising Factors that Can Increase Histamine Levels (And How to Deal With Them)

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 17, 2020 | Blog, Gut Health, Histamine, Integrative Medicine

There are a number of surprising factors that can increase histamine levels. Read on to find out more. Histamine intolerance is a condition that is generally managed with diet and lifestyle changes. The most well-known of these may be the low histamine diet, in which...

The Low Histamine Diet

by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 6, 2020 | Blog, Histamine, Nutrition

What is Histamine?  Histamine is an organic compound that is both naturally occurring in our bodies and found in many of the foods we eat. It serves us a variety of purposes, from acting as a neurotransmitter in the brain to regulating gut functioning. We require it...

Spotlight on Vitamin C

by Dr. John Gannage | Apr 30, 2020 | Blog, General Wellness, Histamine, Nutrition

Vitamins are an integral component of our health and longevity. Their function in biochemical and physiological processes helps ensure we maintain energy, protection from illness, and well-being throughout our lifetime.  Since the emergence of COVID-19, the...

Histamine Intolerance and the Gut: A Web of Connections

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 11, 2019 | Blog, Featured, Histamine

Histamine Intolerance and the Gut: A Web of Connections  Histamine intolerance and the gut are interconnected in many ways. The root cause of histamine intolerance can often be traced back to an issue or imbalance in the gut, including SIBO, dysbiosis, leaky gut, or a...

Is There a Link Between Tinnitus & Histamine?

by Dr. John Gannage | May 31, 2019 | Blog, Histamine, Nutrition

Tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears, is a problem that is estimated to affect around 15% of the population. Almost everyone has experienced this at least once– maybe after a loud concert, for example– but for many people, it’s a chronic problem that often...

Can a Low FODMAP Diet Help with Histamine Intolerance?

by Markham Integrative | May 23, 2018 | Blog, Histamine, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

For a more detailed overview of histamine intolerance, click here. For an overview of the low FODMAP diet, click here.   What is Histamine Intolerance?   Histamine is a natural chemical that we all rely on for our immune response, as a neurotransmitter, and for a...

Could Histamine Be At The Root Of Your Migraines?

by Markham Integrative | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog, Histamine

For a primer on histamine intolerance and links to our other posts on this topic, click here.   Migraines are among the most common disorders in the world, and as anyone who has experienced one can attest to, they have the ability to stop even the healthiest,...

Asthma, Allergies, Brain Fog, and Depression: What’s the Connection?

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 30, 2017 | Blog, Histamine

Asthma, Allergies, Brain Fog, and Depression: What’s the Connection?   This post is part of an ongoing series on histamine intolerance, which Dr. Gannage has described as a “game changer in chronic illness”. If you missed the first post, which explains what histamine...