Dr. John Gannage, Author at Markham Integrative Medicine

The Connection Between PMS and Histamine

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Histamine

PMS symptoms are so common that many women think they are normal and inevitable. This is not the case. PMS symptoms that interrupt your regular life are not normal. Fortunately, if you uncover the root cause of your PMS, you can reduce or even eliminate your...

Gluten: What It Might Be Doing To You

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Gluten

Gas. Bloating. Diarrhea. Itchy skin. Rashes. Brain fog. Anxiety. Depression. Headaches. These seemingly unrelated symptoms may all be connected to gluten. Following a gluten-free diet has become a trend in recent years. But is it just a fad diet? Far from it. Gluten...

Mast Cell Issues? Why You Want to Lose Weight

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness

Obesity is a serious epidemic in Canada, the United States, and most of the world. It is a major contributing factor to chronic health conditions, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease (and has been a major risk factor for...

Detecting Mold in Your Home – Clues to Look for

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 2, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness

If you are experiencing allergies, sinus issues, fatigue, headaches, brain fog, skin problems, or other chronic symptoms without a known cause, you may want to check your home for mold. Chronic mold exposure is an often overlooked yet common underlying problem that...

Childhood Obesity: What Is It and What to Do About It?

by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 18, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

Due to the increased amount of high-calorie, processed, and packaged foods, childhood obesity is a growing problem all across the world. It’s a serious issue even in young children under 5. Childhood obesity can lead to serious health problems during childhood,...

Blending or Juicing: What’s Better For Your Health

by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 28, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Nutrition

Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables in a day? Be honest. If your answer is no, you are not alone. According to a 2011 study published in the Journal of Nutrition, most people in the United States don’t meet their nutrient requirements through their diet (1)....

Hydrotherapy: What Are the Benefits & How to Do It

by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 4, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Skin Health

Hydrotherapy is an umbrella term for different therapeutic techniques that use water to improve your health. Hydrotherapy may help to improve inflammation, pain, and other chronic symptoms. It may be a great low-impact physical activity and rehabilitation strategy....

Natural Treatments for Shingles

by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 15, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Skin Health

A few weeks ago Justin Bieber made the news. At this time, it wasn’t about his music though, but a new health condition. In his Instagram video, Bieber revealed that he was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a neurological condition that made half of his face...

What I’m Reading: July 2022

by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 15, 2022 | Blog, News & Events, What I'm Reading, What I’m Reading

The sheer volume of health, wellness, and medical news and commentary available on the internet can be overwhelming. Every month, get a taste of what integrative medicine leader Dr. John Gannage finds interesting (and digestible) on the web. 1.DEPRESSION IS PROBABLY...