Tips for Stabilizing Mast Cells

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 30, 2021 | Articles, Blog, Detoxification, 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...

Heavy Metals, Mast Cell Activation, and Histamine Intolerance

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...

How to Reset Your Health Before the Spring by Dr. Tatiana, ND

by Markham Integrative | Feb 19, 2020 | Detoxification, General Wellness, Nutrition

It might not feel like it right now, but the winter will soon be coming to an end! February is always a challenging time when it comes to staying motivated. The new year, which feels full of new possibilities, has passed. But although setting new year’s resolutions is...

Fundamentals of Functional Medicine: Understanding Oxidative Stress + 15 Tips for Prevention

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...

Reset Your Health: 21-Day Reset Program

by Markham Integrative | Jan 30, 2019 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness

  It’s a tricky time of year. The initial excitement about the new year is wearing off, spring still feels a long way away… and most of us are starting to fall behind with our new year’s resolutions. So what better time to commit (or re-commit!)...

Understanding Intermittent Fasting

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 24, 2018 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Nutrition

What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting has been a hot topic in the health and wellness world lately, but it’s more than just a passing trend. Research into the benefits of fasting is growing, the possible uses both for chronic illnesses and overall...

The Problem With Glyphosate: An Introduction

by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 8, 2018 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Gut Health

What is glyphosate?   Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s infamous Roundup and a number of other products, is an herbicide designed to destroy weeds. Monsanto first introduced it back in 1974, but it wasn’t an instant success. Glyphosate, as it...

How Sugar Fuels Oxidative Stress

by Markham Integrative | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Nutrition

What is oxidative stress? Oxidation, which occurs during a number of natural processes within the body including detoxification and immune response, produces unstable molecules known as “free radicals”. Free radicals are normal, and the healthy body is equipped to...