by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 7, 2019 | Autism, Blog, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition, Prenatal Care
The Importance of Vitamin D in Autism 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,...
by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 27, 2019 | Blog, Featured, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
Can DNA Testing Help You Make Diet and Lifestyle Choices? DNA testing for nutrition and lifestyle can provide insights into how you absorb, process, and metabolize different nutrients. DNA Testing: An Overview DNA is often compared to a fingerprint, in that it’s...
by Markham Integrative | Sep 4, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition
Identifying and Understanding Food Sensitivities 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...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 18, 2019 | Blog, Featured, Gluten, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
What Is Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity? 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...
by Dr. John Gannage | May 31, 2019 | Blog, Histamine, Nutrition
The Connection Between Histamine Intolerance and Tinnitus 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...
by Dr. John Gannage | May 22, 2019 | Blog, Gut Health, Nutrition
Could the Low Lectin Diet Be Right For You? Learn about what lectins are, when and why they can be problematic, and who the low lectin diet may be suitable for. What are lectins? Lectins are a group of proteins that have the ability to bind to certain kinds of...
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...
by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 24, 2018 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Nutrition
Understanding 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...
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. Probiotic supplements are increasingly popular, and with good reason. Populating the gut with enough good bacteria supports digestion and...