by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 19, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Heavy Metal Toxicity
Tampons are a trusted essential for menstrual hygiene. Or they should be. Considering that about half of our population experiences menstruation for a significant chunk of their life, one would hope that tampons and other menstrual hygiene products are safe. This is...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 31, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Nutrition
Everyone loves chocolate. Most people are aware that their sugar-filled chocolate snacks are not the healthiest choice. In the meantime, extra dark chocolate is touted as an antioxidant-rich healthy snack in moderation. There is only one major health risk we don’t...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 30, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness
Pain, whether acute or chronic, can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. While conventional medicine often relies on pharmaceuticals for pain relief, there is growing interest in alternative therapies like acupuncture. This ancient practice from...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....