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...
by Markham Integrative | Sep 18, 2018 | Blog, Nutrition, Prenatal Care
What to Keep In Mind When Choosing a Prenatal Vitamin 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...
by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 30, 2018 | Autism, Blog, Nutrition, Prenatal Care
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Children’s Mental Health A number of studies have found lower levels of omega 3 fatty acids in kids with autism and ADHD. What Are Omega 3s? Omega 3s are a category of essential fatty acids, called “essential” because our bodies cannot...
by Markham Integrative | Jun 21, 2018 | Blog, Nutrition, Prenatal Care
Preconception Care and Planning You and your partner have decided that you are ready to have a baby. Congratulations! You are both so excited and just can’t wait to plant the seed. However, what you may not realize is that nourishing the soil, or the home of that...
by Markham Integrative | May 23, 2018 | Blog, General Wellness, Heart Health, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
Vitamin K2 and Your Heart Vitamin K2 can be thought of as the master of calcium’s fate, activating the proteins that regulate where calcium goes, directing it to the bones where it can do good, and keeping it from being deposited in the arteries where it causes...