DAO: Overview and Role in Histamine Intolerance

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog, 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...

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...

Your Guide to the Low Histamine Diet

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

Your Guide to the Low Histamine Diet Following a low histamine diet is a foundational step when it comes to reducing your overall load of histamine. If you know or suspect that you may have a histamine intolerance, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), or a related...

Spotlight on Vitamin C

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

Spotlight on Vitamin C   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...

Histamine Intolerance and the Gut: A Web of Connections

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

How Gut Health is Connected to Histamine Intolerance 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

The Connection Between Histamine Intolerance and Tinnitus   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...

Can a Low FODMAP Diet Help with Histamine Intolerance?

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

When Should You Try a Low FODMAP Diet for Histamine Intolerance? Read on to learn more about the low FODMAP diet for histamine intolerance. For a more detailed overview of histamine intolerance, click here. For an overview of the low FODMAP diet, click here.   What is...

Could Histamine Be At The Root Of Your Migraines?

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

The Connection Between Histamine Intolerance and Migraines 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,...