Tips for Stabilizing Mast Cells

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 30, 2021 | Articles, Blog, Detoxification, Featured, General Wellness, Gut Health, Histamine, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

Mast cell activation syndrome is a complex health issue that may affect multiple areas of your body. It may be triggered by mold, toxins, chemicals, heavy metals, allergens, food, and stress. It may cause rashes, hives, itching, headaches, fatigue, weakness,...

What Is Mold-Related Illness?

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness

Chronic mold exposure is an often overlooked yet serious underlying issue behind many chronic symptoms and health issues. Mold mycotoxins can create chronic inflammation, disrupt your immune system, trigger allergic reactions, and cause mold-related illness. It is a...

Mast Cell Activation and Histamine Intolerance: Talking Points for Loved Ones

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...

Histamine Intolerance, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, And Thyroid Health: What’s the Connection?

by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 16, 2021 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Histamine, Hormonal Imbalance, Integrative Medicine, Thyroid

Thyroid conditions, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and the autoimmune conditions Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease (the leading causes of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, respectively), are on the rise.  Not everyone responds to conventional or...

Keep Your Mitochondria Healthy – Your Heart Depends on It

by Dr. John Gannage | Apr 7, 2021 | General Wellness, Heart Health, Nutrition

You may not have heard about mitochondria, but they are very important not only for your heart, but for your overall health.  By definition, mitochondria are ‘organelles,’ or components of cells that perform a specific function within the cell.  Mitochondria...

Is Histamine Intolerance the Culprit Behind Your Skin Condition?

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...

Why You Should Consider Gut Health Testing for Histamine Intolerance

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...

Brain Inflammation and Diet

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...

Zonulin Testing and its Benefits

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...