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 | Mar 2, 2021 | Blog, Featured, General Wellness, Gluten, Gut Health, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
What Is Brain Inflammation and What Effect Does it Have on Health? Inflammation is an immune system response to injury, infections, toxins, and irritants. It happens when white blood cells are sent to the part of the body that is ‘under attack’ or injured in order to...
by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 27, 2021 | Blog, Fundamentals of Functional Medicine, Gut Health, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
This article provides an overview of epigenetics, and the role of epigenetics in influencing long-term health and susceptibility to disease. Understanding Genetics A gene is a unit of heredity. Each person has two copies of each gene, one from each parent. Genes...
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...
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 | Dec 11, 2020 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
This article explains what zonulin testing is and how it can provide valuable insights for people suffering from a variety of different health concerns. The term ‘gut health’ has been appearing more frequently in medical news lately, as millions of people struggle...
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 | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog, Integrative Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition
Learn about the best herbal treatments, nutrients, and supplements for ADHD, and how natural treatments can improve symptoms. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder commonly affecting children as young as four years...