by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Mental Health
There are about 7.26 billion cell phone users around the world (1). There are over 31 million cell phone users in Canada and over 327 million in the United States (2). This means that there is a cell phone for almost every single person on the planet. According to a...
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...
by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 8, 2022 | Blog, Featured, General Wellness, Gut Health, Heart Health, Hormonal Imbalance, Integrative Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition, Skin Health
total Our pre-pandemic lives seem like a distant memory. It’s been over two years since the novel coronavirus has appeared. The world is now transitioning to a post-pandemic world where we are learning to deal with COVID-19, and news about it, as a normal part of...
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....
by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Histamine, Histamine Intolerance Symptoms, Mental Health, Nutrition
I know how challenging it can be to navigate day-to-day life when you’re dealing with mast cell activation syndrome or histamine intolerance. Even beyond the symptoms, it can be tricky to explain to people exactly what you’re going through. You may often feel...
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...
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...
by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 21, 2020 | Blog, Mental Health, Nutrition
Throughout our life, we adapt our diets to fit the needs of our particular lifestyles, with drastic changes from childhood through to adulthood. Without a doubt, this must happen for purposes of growth, physical functioning, and brain activity. Although our diet is...
by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 11, 2020 | Blog, Gut Health, Mental Health
Your mood is a short-term mindset or feeling. It’s known to be temporary because it’s always in a state of flux, meaning many different internal and external variables have the ability to change it. For instance, it can be influenced tremendously by diet, activity...