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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Markham Integrative | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog, General Wellness
Magnesium is an essential mineral for the brain and for our bodies in general, required for several hundred metabolic processes, but by some estimates up to 80% of us are deficient, making magnesium deficiency one of the most common vitamin & mineral deficiencies...
by Markham Integrative | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Nutrition
What is oxidative stress? Oxidation, which occurs during a number of natural processes within the body including detoxification and immune response, produces unstable molecules known as “free radicals”. Free radicals are normal, and the healthy body is equipped to...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 2, 2018 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
How to Slay The Yeast Beast by Emily Kennedy, MSc RHN In my experience as a clinical nutritionist, overgrowth of candida albicans has got to be one of the most common, most annoying and most tedious conditions to deal with. Why is it so hard to get rid of this...
by Markham Integrative | Oct 26, 2017 | Blog, General Wellness
An alarming new body of research has found that teenagers who spend more time on their screens are significantly more likely to report symptoms of depression (1). The risk of depression in eighth graders who are heavy users of social media increases by 27% (2). As...
Dr. Gannage’s School Challenge 2019
What I’m Reading This Month: Long Term Effects of Lead, Sleep & Screen Time, and Gut Bacteria In The Brain
Do I Have Hypothyroidism Or Is It Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? By Dr. Tatiana, ND
Understanding Intermittent Fasting
Get To Know Your Gut with the GI-MAP Test
How Fertile Am I? By Dr. Tatiana, ND
Prebiotics: What You Need To Know
What I’m Reading This Month: Omega-3 & Anxiety, Intermittent Fasting & Diabetes, and Bioaccumulation of Glyphosate
How To Choose A Prenatal Vitamin by Dr. Tatiana, ND
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