by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 10, 2020 | Blog, Detoxification, Fundamentals of Functional Medicine, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
Fundamentals of Functional Medicine: Understanding Oxidative Stress + 15 Tips for Prevention 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...
by Markham Integrative | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Nutrition
How Sugar Fuels Oxidative Stress Learn more about the connection between sugar and oxidative stress. What is oxidative stress? Oxidation, which occurs during a number of natural processes within the body including detoxification and immune response, produces unstable...
by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 6, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition
In my last article, I discussed the problems with refined oils and what oils you need to avoid i your kitchen. If you missed this, I recommend that you check that article out here. Now let’s get into the best oils to use in your kitchen. The best oils to use in your...
by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 6, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition
Fortunately, by now, most people know that fat doesn’t make you fat. We don’t need to demonize them. Fats, or rather, healthy fats, are essential for your body. Healthy fats can be found in both animal and non-animal sources, including avocados, avocado oil,...
by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 20, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition
Do you eat too much sugar? You are not alone. Most people do. According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), the average American adult consumes about 17 tablespoons or about 200 grams of sugar each day (1). Though Canadians are...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 19, 2024
Outsmart Histamine Histamine intolerance course taught by Dr John Gannage MD Designed to put the pieces together There’s no one-size-fits-all for histamine intolerance treatment. The information available online is scattered and confusing, and...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 15, 2023 | Blog, Heavy Metal Toxicity
Heavy metals may pose a serious health risk, yet we don’t talk about it enough. So I’ve committed to talking about it. Over the past weeks, I shared several articles about the potential risks of heavy metal exposure, including the problems with heavy metals in food,...
by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 13, 2023 | Blog, Heavy Metal Toxicity
Heavy metal exposure is a serious health risk that, even at lower levels, may lead to chronic inflammation and chronic health issues. Mercury is one of the main toxic heavy metals that can affect your neurological, brain, liver, kidney, hormonal, and immune health. ...
by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 5, 2023 | Blog
The mitochondria are the batteries that power your cells and bodily functions with energy. They are responsible for creating about 90 percent of cellular energy. If your mitochondria function is compromised, it won’t be able to supply your body with energy and will...