by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 25, 2021 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Histamine, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition, Skin Health
If you have a chronic skin condition or symptoms like itchiness, rashes, or redness, histamine intolerance might be at the root. Hives, itchiness, redness, and flushed skin are some of the most common symptoms of histamine intolerance (1). Research has also...
by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 11, 2021 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Histamine, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
There are a number of different factors that can contribute to histamine intolerance, and gut imbalances are among the most significant. I have determined that testing for gut health imbalances can be helpful in order to identify specific imbalances that may be...
by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog, Enzyme Deficiency, Gut Health, Histamine, Integrative Medicine
Histamine is a naturally occurring chemical that is involved in several physical functions, including allergic and inflammatory reactions. It is also found to varying degrees in food and drinks. In histamine intolerance, there is an imbalance between levels of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...