by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog, Integrative Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder commonly affecting children as young as four years old, with persistent symptoms into late adulthood. Through the disruption of chemical messengers in the brain, an inadequate supply of...
by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder developed in early childhood affecting 8-10% of children and young adults worldwide (1). It is a complex medical condition affecting a person’s attention and...
by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 21, 2020 | Blog, Mental Health, Nutrition
Throughout our life, we adapt our diets to fit the needs of our particular lifestyles, with drastic changes from childhood through to adulthood. Without a doubt, this must happen for purposes of growth, physical functioning, and brain activity. Although our diet is...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 6, 2020 | Blog, Histamine, Nutrition
What is Histamine? Histamine is an organic compound that is both naturally occurring in our bodies and found in many of the foods we eat. It serves us a variety of purposes, from acting as a neurotransmitter in the brain to regulating gut functioning. We require it...
by Dr. John Gannage | May 20, 2020 | Blog, Gut Health, Nutrition
The human gastrointestinal microbiome, also known as our gut flora, is an intricate system of microorganisms that live within our digestive system. It’s made up of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that play a role in our digestion and overall gut health. A healthy,...
by Dr. John Gannage | Apr 30, 2020 | Blog, General Wellness, Histamine, Nutrition
Vitamins are an integral component of our health and longevity. Their function in biochemical and physiological processes helps ensure we maintain energy, protection from illness, and well-being throughout our lifetime. Since the emergence of COVID-19, the...
by Dr. John Gannage | Apr 9, 2020 | Blog, Nutrition
The current circumstances of the COVID-19 crisis have left the world in a state of uncertainty. Many of our questions have gone unanswered, leaving us feeling quite uneasy about the unknown. Although we lack much control over our current circumstances, we need to...
by Markham Integrative | Feb 19, 2020 | Detoxification, General Wellness, Nutrition
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 although setting new year’s resolutions is...
by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 10, 2020 | Blog, Detoxification, Fundamentals of Functional Medicine, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
The Fundamentals of Functional Medicine series is intended to be an overview of the common elements and underlying imbalances behind chronic illness of all kinds, including inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and gut dysbiosis. What is...
7 Surprising Factors that Can Increase Histamine Levels (And How to Deal With Them)
ADHD Part 2: Nutritional Supplements and Herbal Treatments for ADHD
ADHD Part 1: The Influence of Exercise on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Treating Anxiety with Omega-3
Part 2: Therapy Options for POTS Syndrome
Part 1: The 3 W’s of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Probiotics and Your Mood: Did you know your gut is connected to your brain?
The Truth About Environmental Toxins and Our Microbiome
A New Look at Diet and Lifestyle Treatments for Autoimmune Disease
The Low Histamine Diet