Dr. John Gannage, Author at Markham Integrative Medicine

The Problem with Refined Oils: What Oils to Avoid in Your Kitchen

by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 6, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

Fortunately, by now, most people know that fat doesn’t make you fat. We don’t need to demonize them. Fats, or rather, healthy fats, are essential for your body. Healthy fats can be found in both animal and non-animal sources, including avocados, avocado oil,...

I’m Gluten-Free. Should You Be Too?

by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 6, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Gluten, Nutrition

Should I go gluten-free? I hear this question all the time at my office. Many are hesitant to remove gluten from their life and give up fluffy bread. But often once they embark on a gluten-free journey, they see their symptoms improve. I’ve been in your shoes. I...

Mold Matters: Understanding, Preventing, and Improving Mold-Related Health Issues

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 29, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine

Whether you are a homeowner or renting, mold may be hiding in your home. Even if mold is not hiding in your home, chances are you’ve been exposed to mold at one point in your life at your house, at work, schools, from food, from plants, or other places. Chronic mold...

How Too Much Sugar Destroys Your Health

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 20, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

Do you eat too much sugar? You are not alone. Most people do. According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), the average American adult consumes about 17 tablespoons or about 200 grams of sugar each day (1). Though Canadians are...

The Connection Between Spike Protein and Long COVID

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 7, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness

COVID-19 has changed our lives. For some people, COVID-19 is a short-term infection that they completely recover from within a week or two. For others, it may turn into longer-term health issues called long COVID. Long COVID syndrome is characterized by a variety of...

Long COVID Syndrome Update: The Connection Between Long COVID and Serotonin

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness

Even though we are mostly back to living our normal lives, COVID-19 is still very much around us. Though we have better strategies to reduce our risks and improve our recovery, long COVID syndrome is still a very much relevant problem. Experiencing chronic symptoms...

Natural Doesn’t Always Mean It’s Natural

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness

Just think about all the cosmetics, body care, and personal hygiene products you use every day. Soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, face wash, lotion, deodorant, and toothpaste are just the basics. You may be using a lot more than that, including make-up, nail...

Cadmium: Improve Your Symptoms from Cadmium Exposure

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 15, 2023 | Blog, Heavy Metal Toxicity

Heavy metals may pose a serious health risk, yet we don’t talk about it enough. So I’ve committed to talking about it. Over the past weeks, I shared several articles about the potential risks of heavy metal exposure, including the problems with heavy metals in food,...

Food Elimination Diets and Testing: What You Need to Know

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 29, 2023 | Blog, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

Are you experiencing chronic symptoms? You may be dealing with food sensitivities or food intolerances. Food sensitivities and food tolerances can lead to digestive issues, chronic inflammation, and chronic symptoms. Symptoms may be delayed, and recognizing food as a...