Detoxification Archives - Markham Integrative Medicine

Acupuncture for Detoxification: Ancient Techniques for Modern Wellness

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 13, 2025 | Blog, Detoxification

Detoxification has become a buzzword in contemporary health and wellness circles. From juice cleanses to herbal supplements, the market is flooded with various detox solutions. However, one ancient practice that continues to garner attention for its purported...

Infrared Sauna Therapy

by Dr. John Gannage | Apr 17, 2023 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Heart Health, Skin Health

Far-infrared sauna therapy has become increasingly popular. You can find them at gyms, spas, and health centers. There are convenient options for your home, including foldable and portable easy-to-use options for small spaces. The benefits of infrared sauna therapy...

The Link Between Autism and Environmental Toxicity: Exploring the Latest Research

by Dr. John Gannage | Apr 17, 2023 | Autism, Blog, Detoxification

Did you know that air pollution and environmental toxins may increase the risk of autism? It’s true. Toxin exposure is not great news for anyone, but it’s particularly risky if we are talking about autism. Air pollution and environmental toxin exposure during...

Get Ready to Detoxify: How to Reduce Symptoms of Chronic Toxin Exposure

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 3, 2023 | Blog, Detoxification, Integrative Medicine

Get Ready to Detoxify: How to Reduce Symptoms of Chronic Toxin Exposure We all want to live in a world with clean air, nourishing food, clean water, and safe products. A world without toxins. Like it or not, this is not the world we are living in. Our air is...

Production Toxicity: Slow Down and Unplug

by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Mental Health

There are about 7.26 billion cell phone users around the world (1). There are over 31 million cell phone users in Canada and over 327 million in the United States (2). This means that there is a cell phone for almost every single person on the planet. According to a...

Tips for Stabilizing Mast Cells

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 30, 2021 | Articles, Blog, Detoxification, Featured, General Wellness, Gut Health, Histamine, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

Mast cell activation syndrome is a complex health issue that may affect multiple areas of your body. It may be triggered by mold, toxins, chemicals, heavy metals, allergens, food, and stress. It may cause rashes, hives, itching, headaches, fatigue, weakness,...

What Is Mold-Related Illness?

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness

Chronic mold exposure is an often overlooked yet serious underlying issue behind many chronic symptoms and health issues. Mold mycotoxins can create chronic inflammation, disrupt your immune system, trigger allergic reactions, and cause mold-related illness. It is a...

Heavy Metals, Mast Cell Activation, and Histamine Intolerance

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Detoxification, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Histamine, Integrative Medicine

This article explains how over-exposure to heavy metals can contribute to dysfunction in mast cell activation, which in turn impacts histamine levels in the body. Overview of Mast Cells If you struggle with health issues related to histamine intolerance and would...

How to Reset Your Health Before the Spring by Dr. Tatiana, ND

by Markham Integrative | Feb 19, 2020 | Detoxification, General Wellness, Nutrition

Tips for a Pre-Spring Health Reset It might not feel like it right now, but the winter will soon be coming to an end! February is always a challenging time when it comes to staying motivated. The new year, which feels full of new possibilities, has passed. But...