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...

Mold Matters: Understanding, Preventing, and Improving Mold-Related Health Issues

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 29, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine

Whether you are a homeowner or renting, mold may be hiding in your home. Even if mold is not hiding in your home, chances are you’ve been exposed to mold at one point in your life at your house, at work, schools, from food, from plants, or other places. Chronic mold...

How Too Much Sugar Destroys Your Health

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 20, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

Do you eat too much sugar? You are not alone. Most people do.   According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), the average American adult consumes about 17 tablespoons or about 200 grams of sugar each day (1). Though Canadians are...

The Connection Between Spike Protein and Long COVID

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 7, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness

COVID-19 has changed our lives. For some people, COVID-19 is a short-term infection that they completely recover from within a week or two. For others, it may turn into longer-term health issues called long COVID.  Long COVID syndrome is characterized by a variety of...

Long COVID Syndrome Update: The Connection Between Long COVID and Serotonin

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness

Even though we are mostly back to living our normal lives, COVID-19 is still very much around us. Though we have better strategies to reduce our risks and improve our recovery, long COVID syndrome is still a very much relevant problem. Experiencing chronic symptoms...