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...
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...
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...
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...
by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 2, 2021 | Blog, 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...
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 | Feb 25, 2021 | Blog, What I'm Reading
What I’m Reading This Month: Link Between Alzheimer’s and Gut Microbiota, Environmental Toxins Impair Multigenerational Immune Systems, Microbiome and Metabolites Linked to Depression, Unhealthy Foods Diminish Positive Effects of Healthy Diet, Toxic Heavy Metals...
by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog, Enzyme Deficiency, Gut Health, Histamine, Integrative Medicine
Histamine is a naturally occurring chemical that is involved in several physical functions, including allergic and inflammatory reactions. It is also found to varying degrees in food and drinks. In histamine intolerance, there is an imbalance between levels of...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Detoxification, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Histamine, Integrative Medicine
This article explains how over-exposure to heavy metals can contribute to dysfunction in mast cell activation, which in turn impacts histamine levels in the body. Overview of Mast Cells If you struggle with health issues related to histamine intolerance and would...
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