by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 21, 2020 | Blog, Mental Health, Nutrition
Throughout our life, we adapt our diets to fit the needs of our particular lifestyles, with drastic changes from childhood through to adulthood. Without a doubt, this must happen for purposes of growth, physical functioning, and brain activity. Although our diet is...
by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 31, 2020 | Blog, Integrative Medicine
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is an autonomic disturbance of the nervous system. It’s associated with an abnormal increase in heart rate after standing up from a seated or horizontal position (1). In Part 1 of this series, The 3 W’s of POTS, we dug...
by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 18, 2020 | Blog
Our nervous system is astoundingly complex. It coordinates our movements and sensory information by sending signals to and from the brain to different parts of the body in less than a second. It is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and numerous neural networks...
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...
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,...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog, Fundamentals of Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine
A properly functioning immune system is like a well-oiled machine. All the proteins and cells that make up our immune system must function in synergy to efficiently rid our bodies of any infection or disease. Unfortunately for many people, this process isn’t...
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...
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,...
by Dr. John Gannage | Apr 30, 2020 | What I’m Reading
What I’m Reading This Month: Immune Response and the Brain, IV Vitamin C and Cytokines, Junk Food and COVID-19 Deaths, The Pandemic and Air Pollution, and Zinc and Immune Response The sheer volume of health, wellness, and medical news and commentary available on the...
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