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...

Your Guide to the Low Histamine Diet

by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 6, 2020 | Blog, Histamine, Nutrition

Following a low histamine diet is a foundational step when it comes to reducing your overall load of histamine. If you know or suspect that you may have a histamine intolerance, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), or a related imbalance, try a low histamine diet for...

Spotlight on Vitamin C

by Dr. John Gannage | Apr 30, 2020 | Blog, General Wellness, Histamine, Nutrition

Vitamins are an integral component of our health and longevity. Their function in biochemical and physiological processes helps ensure we maintain energy, protection from illness, and well-being throughout our lifetime.  Since the emergence of COVID-19, the...

Histamine Intolerance and the Gut: A Web of Connections

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 11, 2019 | Blog, Featured, Histamine

Histamine Intolerance and the Gut: A Web of Connections  Histamine intolerance and the gut are interconnected in many ways. The root cause of histamine intolerance can often be traced back to an issue or imbalance in the gut, including SIBO, dysbiosis, leaky gut,...

Is There a Link Between Tinnitus & Histamine?

by Dr. John Gannage | May 31, 2019 | Blog, Histamine, Nutrition

Tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears, is a problem that is estimated to affect around 15% of the population. Almost everyone has experienced this at least once– maybe after a loud concert, for example– but for many people, it’s a chronic problem that often...

Can a Low FODMAP Diet Help with Histamine Intolerance?

by Markham Integrative | May 23, 2018 | Blog, Histamine, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

For a more detailed overview of histamine intolerance, click here. For an overview of the low FODMAP diet, click here.   What is Histamine Intolerance?   Histamine is a natural chemical that we all rely on for our immune response, as a neurotransmitter, and for a...

Could Histamine Be At The Root Of Your Migraines?

by Markham Integrative | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog, Histamine

For a primer on histamine intolerance and links to our other posts on this topic, click here.   Migraines are among the most common disorders in the world, and as anyone who has experienced one can attest to, they have the ability to stop even the healthiest,...

Asthma, Allergies, Brain Fog, and Depression: What’s the Connection?

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 30, 2017 | Blog, Histamine

Asthma, Allergies, Brain Fog, and Depression: What’s the Connection?   This post is part of an ongoing series on histamine intolerance, which Dr. Gannage has described as a “game changer in chronic illness”. If you missed the first post, which explains what histamine...

Why Are Women More Sensitive to Histamine?

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 20, 2017 | Blog, Histamine, Hormonal Imbalance

Why Are Women More Sensitive to Histamine? This post is part of an ongoing series on histamine intolerance, which Dr. Gannage has described as a “game changer in chronic illness”. If you missed the first post, which explains what histamine intolerance is,...