by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 19, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness
Acupuncture, a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been practiced for over 2,500 years. Imagine that! While the ancient Greeks were pondering over geometry and the Romans were laying down roads, folks in China were figuring out how to stick tiny...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 16, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition
Resveratrol is one of my favourite supplements. It is a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, heart-healthy, and other health benefits. Whether you want to reduce joint pain, improve your blood pressure, lower your risk of diabetes, or support...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 9, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition
Glutathione is often called the “master antioxidant”, and rightfully so. It is a powerful compound that plays a role in immune function, cellular repair, enzymatic functions, detoxification, and many other areas of your health. Maintaining optimal glutathione levels...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness
Avoid BPA water bottles. You’ve probably heard this advice a million times. While it’s true, BPA-containing plastic bottles and containers carry some potential health risks and should be avoided. But it’s not just BPA-containing plastic. Other items may contain BPA....
by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog, Nutrition
I have written about the risks of eating ultra-processed foods in this article. One of the major issues with these foods is synthetic food dyes, including red dye No. 3. Synthetic food dyes are artificial additives in many processed foods and beverages to provide a...
by Dr. John Gannage | Apr 9, 2024 | Autism, Blog, Nutrition
April is Autism Awareness Month! Autism affects around 2% of the population (1, 2, 3, 4). Adult diagnosis of autism is more and more prevalent. This means that we can’t raise enough awareness and do enough research to understand autism and support those with autism...
by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 28, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition
Ultra-processed foods are not good for your body. This is probably not shocking news. But how bad are they? A new comprehensive research study suggests that ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing a laundry list of chronic health issues, including...
by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 11, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness
The other day I had some pistachios. Sounds nice, right?! Not so much. I felt pretty rough after. You’ve guessed it right: mold contamination. What Is Mold? Mold is a type of fungus that has the ability to grow and thrive just about anywhere under various conditions....
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...