Integrative Medicine Archives - Markham Integrative Medicine

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Everything You Need to Know

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 12, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Histamine, Integrative Medicine

Have you been experiencing widespread symptoms that are seemingly not connected yet are affecting your daily life in a significant way? I’m talking about headaches, fatigue, rashes, digestive symptoms. You may be experiencing symptoms of mast cell activation syndrome...

Are You Taking Too Many Medications? Less May Be More

by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 27, 2024 | Blog, Integrative Medicine

Are you taking any medications for health issues? If you are, you are not alone. Most people do or will take some long-term medications throughout their lives and most will take several. According to the results of the 1996–2019 Medical Expenditure Panel Surveys, the...

DIM vs I3C: Which One Is Better for Estrogen Dominance?

by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 9, 2024 | Blog, Hormonal Imbalance, Integrative Medicine

I commonly see patients in my clinic seeking natural solutions for symptoms of estrogen dominance and other hormonal issues. Estrogen dominance is a common condition characterized by an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone. It can lead to weight gain, mood...

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...

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...

Lymphatic Cleansing: Why You Need to Support Your Lymphatic Health

by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 14, 2023 | Blog, Integrative Medicine

When we talk about detoxification and cleansing, we often forget about lymphatic cleansing. The lymphatic system is essential for your immune system. It helps to protect your body from inflammation, infections, and illness. Unfortunately, if your lymphatic system...

Are You Upstream or Downstream?

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 3, 2023 | Blog, Featured, Integrative Medicine

The metaphor that describes the need for an upstream approach to healthcare exemplifies why any functional medicine doctor chooses his/her field. Coined by Irving Zola and made popular in McKinlay’s defining paper, “A case for refocusing upstream: The...

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...

IV Nutrient Therapy. Not Just for Hangovers

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 29, 2022 | Blog, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

It’s popular in holistic health circles. Celebrities use them. Some of your friends may swear they are the best for hangovers. I’m talking about IV nutrient therapy. IV drips have been traditionally used at hospitals for rehydration and restoring nutrients. However,...