Are You Upstream or Downstream?

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 3, 2023 | Blog, Featured, Integrative Medicine

The metaphor that describes the need for an upstream approach to healthcare exemplifies why any functional medicine doctor chooses his/her field. Coined by Irving Zola and made popular in McKinlay’s defining paper, “A case for refocusing upstream: The...

Candida Revisited: A Persistent Foe

by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 6, 2022 | Blog, Featured, General Wellness, Gut Health, Integrative Medicine

The term Candida is thrown around every day. But do you know what Candida is and how it may affect your body?  Many people think that Candida is only responsible for vaginal yeast infections. In reality, Candida overgrowth can affect your entire body. It may lead to...

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...

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...

Long Hauler Syndrome – Part 2

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 25, 2022 | Blog, Featured, General Wellness, Histamine, Integrative Medicine

Recommendations for Long-Hauler Syndrome If you are experiencing symptoms of long hauler syndrome, I recommend a number of dietary and lifestyle strategies and supplementation to improve your health. Part 1 of this 2-part series covered what it is, possible causes,...

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,...

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...

Fundamentals of Functional Medicine: Understanding Inflammation

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog, Featured, Fundamentals of Functional Medicine, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

The Fundamentals of Functional Medicine series is intended to be an overview of the common elements and underlying imbalances behind chronic illness of all kinds, including inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and gut dysbiosis. The Problem:...

Histamine Intolerance and the Gut: A Web of Connections

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 11, 2019 | Blog, Featured, Histamine

How Gut Health is Connected to Histamine Intolerance Histamine intolerance and the gut are interconnected in many ways. The root cause of histamine intolerance can often be traced back to an issue or imbalance in the gut, including SIBO, dysbiosis, leaky gut, or a...