Fundamentals of Functional Medicine: Understanding Inflammation

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog, 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.  ...

Is the Keto Diet Right For You? By Dr. Tatiana, ND

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition

The ketogenic diet has gained a lot of popularity lately because of its rapid weight loss results, improved mental clarity, energy and so forth. The ketogenic diet essentially mimics starvation; it deprives the body of carbohydrates and forces it into ketosis. With...

What You Need to Know About the Keto Diet by Dr. Tatiana, ND

by Markham Integrative | Nov 7, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition

  There has been a lot of buzz about the ketogenic diet or the “keto” diet lately. So what exactly is the keto diet and is it the right diet for you?   What is the ‘Keto” diet?   Keto diet is actually not just the latest fad diet, it has been around...

The Importance of Vitamin D in Autism

by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 7, 2019 | Autism, Blog, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition, Prenatal Care

    There are a number of different genetic and environmental factors that may be involved in the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder. A significant and growing body of research points to specific vitamins and nutrients, and how each of them may play a...

Understanding DNA Testing for Nutrition and Lifestyle

by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 27, 2019 | Blog, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

DNA Testing: An Overview      DNA is often compared to a fingerprint, in that it’s unique to an individual. Your DNA is a code that contains millions of genes, which correspond to various traits, from eye colour to nutrient metabolism. Interestingly, about...

Food Sensitivities: Do You Have Any? By Dr. Tatiana, ND

by Markham Integrative | Sep 4, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition

    The digestive system is one of the most important organ systems in our bodies, as it literally feeds all the other organ systems. If your digestive system is not functioning well, the other systems will suffer as a consequence. Approximately 80% of our...

What Is Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity?

by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 18, 2019 | Blog, Gluten, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

Gluten is a protein found in certain grains, including wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten is also, sometimes unexpectedly, found in many packaged and processed foods. Awareness of gluten and its effects on health has been steadily increasing over the last several years,...

Is There a Link Between Tinnitus & Histamine?

by Dr. John Gannage | May 31, 2019 | Blog, Histamine, Nutrition

Tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears, is a problem that is estimated to affect around 15% of the population. Almost everyone has experienced this at least once– maybe after a loud concert, for example– but for many people, it’s a chronic problem that often...

Could the Low Lectin Diet Be Right For You?

by Dr. John Gannage | May 22, 2019 | Blog, Gut Health, Nutrition

What are lectins?   Lectins are a group of proteins that have the ability to bind to certain kinds of carbohydrates. Most foods contain some lectins, which plants have been found to use for a variety of functions including protection and communication with their...