Who Cut the Cheese

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 31, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Histamine

Can you eat cheese if you have histamine intolerance? This is one of the most common questions I receive. If you’ve been newly diagnosed with histamine intolerance or mast cell activation syndrome, you understand the panic around your new dietary changes.  What can I...

Getting Your Mast Cells Through the Holidays

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 19, 2022 | Blog, Histamine, Integrative Medicine

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? How to keep your mast cells at bay during the holidays without giving up delicious...

Histamine Intolerant? Food Prep Methods to Avoid — And Choose Instead

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog, Histamine, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

One of the most important aspects of keeping your histamine levels at bay is food prep. Food prep with histamine intolerance, unfortunately, can be tricky if you are new to low-histamine cooking. Some common food prep and cooking mistakes can not only increase...

The Connection Between PMS and Histamine

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, 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.  Fortunately, if you uncover the root cause of your PMS, you can reduce or even eliminate your...

Mast Cells and Autism

by Dr. John Gannage | Apr 28, 2022 | Autism, Blog, Fundamentals of Functional Medicine, Histamine, Integrative Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition

April is Autism Awareness Month. There isn’t a better way to mark this occasion but to discuss lesser-known factors that may play a role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Though there are countless studies on the connection between mast cells and autism, the role and...

Coronavirus and Mitochondrial Function

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 20, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Histamine, Histamine Intolerance Symptoms, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

We are nearing year two of the pandemic. COVID-19 is probably here to stay with us. Understanding COVID-19 pathogenesis and how this virus affects COVID-19 patients is critical to reducing your risk of complications and severe COVID-19.  Emerging research suggests...

Long Hauler Syndrome – Part 2

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 25, 2022 | Blog, Featured, General Wellness, Histamine, Integrative Medicine

Recommendations for Long-Hauler Syndrome If you are experiencing symptoms of long hauler syndrome, I recommend a number of dietary and lifestyle strategies and supplementation to improve your health. Part 1 of this 2-part series covered what it is, possible causes,...

Vagus Nerve and Histamine

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog, Histamine, Mental Health

Calming your nervous system is an essential part of healing, no matter your symptoms. Yet, I notice that so many of my patients are stuck in a stressful state. Their sympathetic nervous system is ramped up, and they are constantly in a ‘fight, flight, or freeze’ mode....

Tips for Stabilizing Mast Cells

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 30, 2021 | Articles, Blog, Detoxification, Featured, General Wellness, Gut Health, Histamine, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

Mast cell activation syndrome is a complex health issue that may affect multiple areas of your body. It may be triggered by mold, toxins, chemicals, heavy metals, allergens, food, and stress. It may cause rashes, hives, itching, headaches, fatigue, weakness,...