Dr. John Gannage, Author at Markham Integrative Medicine

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...

My Top Strategies for Cold and Flu

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 21, 2023 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

It’s that season again. The time when you are frantically looking for cold and flu remedies. Yep, it’s cold and flu season. Of course, it all starts with a nutrient-dense, immune-supporting diet, quality sleep, regular exercise, stress reduction, and other lifestyle...

The Risk of Mercury and How to Improve Your Health After Mercury Exposure

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 13, 2023 | Blog, Heavy Metal Toxicity

Heavy metal exposure is a serious health risk that, even at lower levels, may lead to chronic inflammation and chronic health issues. Mercury is one of the main toxic heavy metals that can affect your neurological, brain, liver, kidney, hormonal, and immune health. ...

Mitochondrial Disease: What Is It and How to Support Your Mitochondrial Health

by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 5, 2023 | Blog

The mitochondria are the batteries that power your cells and bodily functions with energy. They are responsible for creating about 90 percent of cellular energy. If your mitochondria function is compromised, it won’t be able to supply your body with energy and will...

Lead Exposure and Nutrient Deficiencies: How to Improve Your Health After Lead Exposure

by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 5, 2023 | Blog, Nutrition

Lead toxicity is a serious problem in North America, yet, we still don’t talk about it enough. Sure, we’ve all heard about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and other specific situations. Chances are, you even know how old pipes or paint may increase the risk of...

Histamine Reaction: What It ACTUALLY Looks Like Inside and Out

by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 7, 2023 | Blog, Histamine

Redness. Swelling. Itching. Sneezing. These are all possible signs of a histamine reaction. But why are you having a histamine reaction? And what can you do about it? This is exactly what I want to talk about today. There may be a number of reasons why you are...

Heavy Metals in Food: Here Is What to Do

by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 3, 2023 | Blog, General Wellness, Heavy Metal Toxicity

You may know that you need to be careful with heavy metal contamination in tap water, paint, or dental fillings. But did you know that heavy metals may be hiding in your food? This may be surprising, but it’s true. Heavy metals may find their way into your food from...