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 | 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 | 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...
by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition
Learn how exercise for ADHD can help to improve symptoms and overall wellbeing, at any age. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder developed in early childhood affecting 8-10% of children and young adults...
by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 21, 2020 | Blog, Mental Health, Nutrition
Treating Anxiety with Omega-3 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...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 6, 2020 | Blog, Histamine, Nutrition
Your Guide to the Low Histamine Diet Following a low histamine diet is a foundational step when it comes to reducing your overall load of histamine. If you know or suspect that you may have a histamine intolerance, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), or a related...
by Dr. John Gannage | May 20, 2020 | Blog, Gut Health, Nutrition
Gut Health Tips for a Supported Immune System The human gastrointestinal microbiome, also known as our gut flora, is an intricate system of microorganisms that live within our digestive system. It’s made up of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that play a role in...
by Dr. John Gannage | Apr 30, 2020 | Blog, General Wellness, Histamine, Nutrition
Spotlight on Vitamin C Vitamins are an integral component of our health and longevity. Their function in biochemical and physiological processes helps ensure we maintain energy, protection from illness, and well-being throughout our lifetime. Since the...
by Dr. John Gannage | Apr 9, 2020 | Blog, Nutrition
Top 5 Ways to Strengthen Your Immunity The current circumstances of the COVID-19 crisis have left the world in a state of uncertainty. Many of our questions have gone unanswered, leaving us feeling quite uneasy about the unknown. Although we lack much control over our...