Understanding DNA Testing for Nutrition and Lifestyle

by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 27, 2019 | Blog, Featured, 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, Featured, 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...

Canada’s New Food Guide: What You Need To Know

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 29, 2019 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

  By now, you’ve probably heard that Canada’s new food guide is (finally!) here. The first rewrite in more than 10 years, the new guide contains a number of positive changes and guidelines that are much more in line with research on nutrition, health, and chronic...

Understanding Intermittent Fasting

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 24, 2018 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Nutrition

What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting has been a hot topic in the health and wellness world lately, but it’s more than just a passing trend. Research into the benefits of fasting is growing, the possible uses both for chronic illnesses and overall...

Prebiotics: What You Need To Know

by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 22, 2018 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Nutrition

What are prebiotics? You may be familiar with probiotics, the friendly bacteria that we get from certain foods and supplements. Probiotics are increasingly popular, and with good reason. Populating the gut with enough good bacteria supports digestion and proper immune...

How To Choose A Prenatal Vitamin by Dr. Tatiana, ND

by Markham Integrative | Sep 18, 2018 | Blog, Nutrition, Prenatal Care

You may have heard that it is important to start supplementing with folic acid for at least 3 months prior to conception to reduce the risk of neural tube defect. That is a good start, but in order to optimize your nutritional status, I would recommend taking a good...