Are You Upstream or Downstream?

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 3, 2023 | Blog, Featured, Integrative Medicine

The metaphor that describes the need for an upstream approach to healthcare exemplifies why any functional medicine doctor chooses his/her field. Coined by Irving Zola and made popular in McKinlay’s defining paper, “A case for refocusing upstream: The...

Get Ready to Detoxify: How to Reduce Symptoms of Chronic Toxin Exposure

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 3, 2023 | Blog, Detoxification, Integrative Medicine

We all want to live in a world with clean air, nourishing food, clean water, and safe products. A world without toxins.  Like it or not, this is not the world we are living in. Our air is polluted. If you live in a city, I don’t have to introduce you to exhaust fumes....

IV Nutrient Therapy. Not Just for Hangovers

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 29, 2022 | Blog, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

It’s popular in holistic health circles. Celebrities use them. Some of your friends may swear they are the best for hangovers.  I’m talking about IV nutrient therapy. IV drips have been traditionally used at hospitals for rehydration and restoring nutrients. However,...

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...

Natural Treatments for Shingles

by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 15, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Skin Health

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...

Candida Revisited: A Persistent Foe

by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 6, 2022 | Blog, Featured, General Wellness, Gut Health, Integrative Medicine

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...

Collagen: What Are Connective Tissues + Connective Tissue Disorders (Part 1/2)

by Dr. John Gannage | May 24, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Heart Health, Hormonal Imbalance, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition, Skin Health

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)

by Dr. John Gannage | May 11, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

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...