by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog
‘Tis the season for cheer and joy, celebrating with friends and family, right? This is what all the holiday songs tell you, but the reality of this time of year can often be much different. First there can be the overindulgences, travelling sickness/jet lag,...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Integrative Medicine
Why I Love An Underdog? I’ve always pulled for the underdog. I love a story where the unexpected happens; where David slays Goliath; the near-defeated rises up and seizes a victory; the little guy that “couldn’t” or...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
Organic Food and Your Child Is organic food for kids really a ‘must’? If you’re still on the fence about buying organic for your children, perhaps this will help you decide. In a new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics, doctors clearly...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Prenatal Care
Omega 3 VS. Mercury: How To Manage Risk Prenatally A new study suggests that exposure to mercury during pregnancy may increase the risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), while eating fish may reduce this risk. So it seems to be a toss up –...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog
The MAPS Standard of Care Conference wrapped in Orlando last week, at the awesome Rosen Shingle Creek resort and attended by the Who’s Who of the biomedical physician community. The purpose: to present the latest research, to standardize the biomedical approach...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog
School is back and with it the transition from summer to school schedules. For many families, this can mean a period of intense emotions and behaviour outbursts from kids as they struggle to deal with increased mental focus, stimulus, sleep disruptions, new...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, General Wellness
Keeping It Simple Emily Kennedy blogs about her first month at MIM, and some simple lessons to keep in mind going forward. I’m extremely grateful for the experiences I’ve had during my first month at Markham Integrative Medicine. I’ve learned a lot...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
Whether it’s your prenatal multivitamin with folic acid or a protein powder in your morning shake, most parents these days have used nutritional supplements in some form or other. So naturally, they wonder if supplements can help their children stay healthy and...
by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Gut Health
The Road Back to Health Goes Through the Gut As living beings, the quality of our digestion relates holistically to the function of every cell in every organ or gland within our bodies. The first step is making the correct food choices, providing the proper fuel for...