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 | Feb 27, 2021 | Blog, Fundamentals of Functional Medicine, Genetics, 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...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog, Fundamentals of Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine
A properly functioning immune system is like a well-oiled machine. All the proteins and cells that make up our immune system must function in synergy to efficiently rid our bodies of any infection or disease. Unfortunately for many people, this process isn’t...
by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 10, 2020 | Blog, Detoxification, 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. What is...