by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
The 10 Commandments of Healthy Eating Heartburn, bloating, gas, and irregularity – all very uncomfortable feelings that indicate your digestive system is not working properly. The gut is a complex system of organs, enzymes and compounds that function to digest food...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
Promoted as healthy meal substitutes, protein and nutrition bars are a billion-dollar health food business. Labeled as “70% organic” or “all-natural”, many people consume them as part of a healthy weight loss plan. But are they really good for...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Hormonal Imbalance
Did you know there are 5 types of PMS? Ladies, that time of the month is never as pleasant as the commercials depict with women frolicking in a park or dancing in a tight dress. PMS can be miserable. So miserable that we take time off work and away from family and...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Gluten, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
It creeps up … the headache, the weight gain, the back discomfort, the sluggishness. The steps to regain vibrant health are not unfamiliar. It always begins with a critical look at diet, and then key supplementation. Clearly, to embark on the process, one has...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Autism, Blog, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
The approach to autism that I have used for 12 years now, even before becoming a Defeat Autism Now and MAPS practitioner, emphasizes nutrition. In my opinion, what you see above can be applied to any mental health issue, child or adult. To go further, in my...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Detoxification
Detoxification: Good Medicine After eating and drinking way too much during the holidays, New Years’ resolutions usually consist of eating better, losing weight and being healthy. Many of us consider a detox or cleanse to kick-start these healthy changes, but do...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
Greetings to you all, Next week I’ll be in Vancouver to present at the Dr. Rogers Prize colloquium in advance of the Gala, where a very fortunate individual will walk away with the $250,000 prize. Since 2007, the award is given to a CAM practitioner/researcher...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Gut Health
The Gut – Brain Connection Dr Gannage’s Note: I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Klemm, who I am confident will be a valuable asset to the clinical team at MIM. In her blog today she explores the Gut – Brain Axis, which continues to be a...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, General Wellness
I’m pushing 50 years old. In 1-1/3 years, I’m at the half-century mark. Hard to believe. I received a “compliment” the other day from a patient at the Clinic. His words were: “Geez if you get any thinner (more fit?) you’ll have...