DAO: Overview and Role in Histamine Intolerance

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...

Zonulin Testing and its Benefits

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 11, 2020 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

This article explains what zonulin testing is and how it can provide valuable insights for people suffering from a variety of different health concerns. The term ‘gut health’ has been appearing more frequently in medical news lately, as millions of people struggle...

7 Surprising Factors that Can Increase Histamine Levels (And How to Deal With Them)

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 17, 2020 | Blog, Gut Health, Histamine, Integrative Medicine

There are a number of surprising factors that can increase histamine levels. Read on to find out more. Histamine intolerance is a condition that is generally managed with diet and lifestyle changes. The most well-known of these may be the low histamine diet, in which...

Probiotics and Your Mood: Did you know your gut is connected to your brain?

by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 11, 2020 | Blog, Gut Health, Mental Health

Your mood is a short-term mindset or feeling. It’s known to be temporary because it’s always in a state of flux, meaning many different internal and external variables have the ability to change it. For instance, it can be influenced tremendously by diet, activity...

The Truth About Environmental Toxins and Our Microbiome

by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 19, 2020 | Blog, Gut Health

Our microbiome is a complex ecosystem made up of trillions of microorganisms. Our digestive system provides a home to these microbial species and although no two people have an identical microbiome, we all are very similar. As we age, the bacterial species in our gut,...

How to Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy During COVID-19

by Dr. John Gannage | May 20, 2020 | Blog, Gut Health, Nutrition

The human gastrointestinal microbiome, also known as our gut flora, is an intricate system of microorganisms that live within our digestive system. It’s made up of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that play a role in our digestion and overall gut health. A healthy,...

How Low Stomach Acid Contributes to SIBO

by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 23, 2019 | Blog, Featured, Gut Health, SIBO

HCl Insufficiency (Low Stomach Acid) and SIBO    SIBO, a common root cause of digestive problems and IBS, occurs when there is an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine (the majority of our gut bacteria should be in the large intestine).  SIBO...

Could the Low Lectin Diet Be Right For You?

by Dr. John Gannage | May 22, 2019 | Blog, Gut Health, Nutrition

What are lectins?   Lectins are a group of proteins that have the ability to bind to certain kinds of carbohydrates. Most foods contain some lectins, which plants have been found to use for a variety of functions including protection and communication with their...

Reversing Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis by Dr. Tatiana, ND

by Markham Integrative | Apr 2, 2019 | Blog, Gut Health, Thyroid

In the previous article we discussed that the main differentiating factor between Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is that Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition, where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and eventually causes an underactive thyroid....