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...

GERD: The Importance of Stomach Acid (Part 1 of 2)

by Dr. John Gannage | May 3, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

rAcid reflux, heartburn, feeling a lump in your throat and disrupted sleep. Are you dealing with these symptoms on a daily basis? You may be dealing with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to a backflow of stomach acid. Don’t worry, I’ve got you. In a two-part...

Mast Cells and Autism

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...

Autism and Nutrient Therapy: 5 Possible Nutrient Deficiencies in ASD

by Dr. John Gannage | Apr 4, 2022 | Autism, Blog, Featured, Gut Health, Nutrition

There are a number of genetic and environmental factors that may play a role in the development and treatment of autism. A significant and growing body of research evidence suggests that nutrient deficiencies may be an important factor in ASD (Autism Spectrum...

Dr. Gannage’s Top Tips for Weight Loss

by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 21, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Heart Health, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition, Skin Health

​The internet is flooded with dietary tips, calorie-counting strategies, meal plans, low-calorie, low-fat, low-carb processed foods, fad diets, and weight loss plans. Unfortunately, these fad diets are usually not effective. More often than not, they lead to...

Post-pandemic Wellness — What I Recommend

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...

Coronavirus and Mitochondrial Function

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 20, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Histamine, Histamine Intolerance Symptoms, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

We are nearing year two of the pandemic. COVID-19 is probably here to stay with us. Understanding COVID-19 pathogenesis and how this virus affects COVID-19 patients is critical to reducing your risk of complications and severe COVID-19.  Emerging research suggests...

Long Hauler Syndrome – Part 1

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 18, 2022 | Blog, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

  I don’t have to introduce you to COVID-19. It’s been over two years since our world went upside down. In December 2019, doctors and scientists discovered a novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China that we now all know as COVID-19 caused by the severe acute respiratory...