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,...

Mast Cells, Histamine, and IBS

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 23, 2021 | Articles, Blog, Gut Health, Histamine, Integrative Medicine, SIBO

Feeling bloated and gassy? Are you dealing with constipation, or perhaps, the opposite? You are not alone. Up to 20 percent of people have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (1). Many doctors feel that IBS is a mysterious condition without a real solution. They may offer...

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...

Understanding Histamine Intolerance Symptoms

by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 21, 2021 | Blog, Gut Health, Heart Health, Histamine, Histamine Intolerance Symptoms, Integrative Medicine, SIBO

What are the symptoms of histamine intolerance? It’s a bit of a complicated question. No two cases of histamine intolerance are the same, and because we have histamine receptors all throughout the body, symptoms vary significantly from person to person.  Even for...

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...

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, 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...

Fundamentals of Functional Medicine: Epigenetics

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...