Dr. John Gannage, Author at Markham Integrative Medicine

Heavy Metals, Mast Cell Activation, and Histamine Intolerance

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Detoxification, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Histamine, Integrative Medicine

This article explains how over-exposure to heavy metals can contribute to dysfunction in mast cell activation, which in turn impacts histamine levels in the body. Overview of Mast Cells If you struggle with health issues related to histamine intolerance and would...

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...

ADHD Part 2: Nutritional Supplements and Herbal Treatments for ADHD

by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog, Integrative Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition

Learn about the best herbal treatments, nutrients, and supplements for ADHD, and how natural treatments can improve symptoms. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder commonly affecting children as young as four years...

ADHD Part 1: The Influence of Exercise on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition

Learn how exercise for ADHD can help to improve symptoms and overall wellbeing, at any age. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder developed in early childhood affecting 8-10% of children and young adults...

Treating Anxiety with Omega-3

by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 21, 2020 | Blog, Mental Health, Nutrition

Treating Anxiety with Omega-3 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...

Part 2: Therapy Options for POTS Syndrome

by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 31, 2020 | Blog, Integrative Medicine

Part 2: Therapy Options for POTS Syndrome 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...

Part 1: The 3 W’s of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 18, 2020 | Blog

Part 1: The 3 W’s of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) 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...

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

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