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.  ...

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...

New Year, New You: 21-Day Reset Program

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 30, 2019 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness

  It’s a tricky time of year. The initial excitement about the new year is wearing off, spring still feels a long way away… and most of us are starting to fall behind with our new year’s resolutions. So what better time to commit (or re-commit!)...

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...

The Problem With Glyphosate: An Introduction

by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 8, 2018 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Gut Health

What is glyphosate?   Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s infamous Roundup and a number of other products, is an herbicide designed to destroy weeds. Monsanto first introduced it back in 1974, but it wasn’t an instant success. Glyphosate, as it...

Vitamin K2 and Your Heart

by Markham Integrative | May 23, 2018 | Blog, General Wellness, Heart Health, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

What Is Vitamin K2? Vitamin K2 is a powerful nutrient with the ability to regulate where calcium goes and stays within the body. K2 plays a crucial role in the health of our bones, joints, and hearts, but it is only just beginning to get the recognition that it...

Naturopathic First Aid Kit by Dr. Tatiana, ND

by Markham Integrative | May 23, 2018 | Blog, General Wellness

  Ahhh …. the warm days are finally here. As families start to prepare for their summer vacation, I get lots of inquiries about natural first aid remedies for the entire family. Below you will find a list of my favourite natural must-haves that may be handy while...