Organic Food and Your Child

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...

Omega 3 VS. Mercury: How To Manage Risk Prenatally; by Emily Kennedy, RHN; Edited by John Gannage, MD

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 –...

The View From Orlando: More Clear by Dr. John Gannage, MD

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...

Homeopathy for Kids – by Christine Jambrosic, PDHom

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...

Keeping It Simple

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...

Children’s Nutrition 101 – Food First, then Supplements by Emily Kennedy, MSc, RHN

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...

The Road Back to Health Goes Through the Gut – Dr. J. Gannage

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...

Why Intravenous Nutrients? A Naturopathic Perspective by Jonathan Beatty, ND

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

Why IV Nutrients? The benefits of intravenous therapy are often underestimated by many patients and even their doctors. Intravenous therapy refers to the direct injection of a therapeutic substance directly into the blood stream of a patient. Not all injection...

GF Can Stand for “Great Flavour” by Emily Kennedy, RHN

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, Gluten, Nutrition

This is a guest post by Emily Kennedy, MIM’s new nutritionist who brings a fresh approach to Therapeutic Diet Plans, with a bounty of good ideas for preparing fresh foods. Today’s topic is for families incorporating a gluten-free diet into their daily...