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...

ADHD Part 2: Nutritional Supplements and Herbal Treatments for ADHD

by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog, Integrative Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder commonly affecting children as young as four years old, with persistent symptoms into late adulthood. Through the disruption of chemical messengers in the brain, an inadequate supply of...

ADHD Part 1: The Influence of Exercise on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder developed in early childhood affecting 8-10% of children and young adults worldwide (1). It is a complex medical condition affecting a person’s attention and...

Part 2: Therapy Options for POTS Syndrome

by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 31, 2020 | Blog, Integrative Medicine

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is an autonomic disturbance of the nervous system. It’s associated with an abnormal increase in heart rate after standing up from a seated or horizontal position (1). In Part 1 of this series, The 3 W’s of POTS, we dug...

A New Look at Diet and Lifestyle Treatments for Autoimmune Disease

by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog, Fundamentals of Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine

A properly functioning immune system is like a well-oiled machine. All the proteins and cells that make up our immune system must function in synergy to efficiently rid our bodies of any infection or disease. Unfortunately for many people, this process isn’t...

Fundamentals of Functional Medicine: Understanding Oxidative Stress + 15 Tips for Prevention

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 10, 2020 | Blog, Detoxification, Fundamentals of Functional Medicine, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

The Fundamentals of Functional Medicine series is intended to be an overview of the common elements and underlying imbalances behind chronic illness of all kinds, including inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and gut dysbiosis.   What is...

Fundamentals of Functional Medicine: Understanding Inflammation

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog, Featured, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

The Fundamentals of Functional Medicine series is intended to be an overview of the common elements and underlying imbalances behind chronic illness of all kinds, including inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and gut dysbiosis. The Problem:...

The Importance of Vitamin D in Autism

by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 7, 2019 | Autism, Blog, Featured, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition, Prenatal Care

    There are a number of different genetic and environmental factors that may be involved in the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder. A significant and growing body of research points to specific vitamins and nutrients, and how each of them may play a...

Understanding DNA Testing for Nutrition and Lifestyle

by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 27, 2019 | Blog, Featured, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

DNA Testing: An Overview  DNA is often compared to a fingerprint, in that it’s unique to an individual. Your DNA is a code that contains millions of genes, which correspond to various traits, from eye colour to nutrient metabolism. Interestingly, about 99.9% of human...