Acupuncture: A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness by Dr. Arvind Tuteja, ND

by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 19, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness

Acupuncture, a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been practiced for over 2,500 years. Imagine that! While the ancient Greeks were pondering over geometry and the Romans were laying down roads, folks in China were figuring out how to stick tiny...

Benefits of Resveratrol: What You Need to Know

by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 16, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

Resveratrol is one of my favourite supplements. It is a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, heart-healthy, and other health benefits. Whether you want to reduce joint pain, improve your blood pressure, lower your risk of diabetes, or support...

Glutathione Benefits + Natural Ways to Increase Your Glutathione Levels

by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 9, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

Glutathione is often called the “master antioxidant”, and rightfully so. It is a powerful compound that plays a role in immune function, cellular repair, enzymatic functions, detoxification, and many other areas of your health. Maintaining optimal glutathione levels...

BPA May Be Hiding in Your Sports Bras

by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness

Avoid BPA water bottles. You’ve probably heard this advice a million times. While it’s true, BPA-containing plastic bottles and containers carry some potential health risks and should be avoided. But it’s not just BPA-containing plastic. Other items may contain BPA....

The Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods + What to Eat Instead

by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 28, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

Ultra-processed foods are not good for your body. This is probably not shocking news. But how bad are they?  A new comprehensive research study suggests that ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing a laundry list of chronic health issues, including...

Top Foods with Mold to Avoid + Why

by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 11, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness

The other day I had some pistachios. Sounds nice, right?! Not so much. I felt pretty rough after. You’ve guessed it right: mold contamination. What Is Mold? Mold is a type of fungus that has the ability to grow and thrive just about anywhere under various conditions....

Best Oil to Use in Your Kitchen

by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 6, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

In my last article, I discussed the problems with refined oils and what oils you need to avoid i your kitchen. If you missed this, I recommend that you check that article out here. Now let’s get into the best oils to use in your kitchen. The best oils to use in your...

The Problem with Refined Oils: What Oils to Avoid in Your Kitchen

by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 6, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

Fortunately, by now, most people know that fat doesn’t make you fat. We don’t need to demonize them. Fats, or rather, healthy fats, are essential for your body. Healthy fats can be found in both animal and non-animal sources, including avocados, avocado oil,...

I’m Gluten-Free. Should You Be Too?

by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 6, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Gluten, Nutrition

Should I go gluten-free? I hear this question all the time at my office. Many are hesitant to remove gluten from their life and give up fluffy bread. But often once they embark on a gluten-free journey, they see their symptoms improve.  I’ve been in your shoes. I...