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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness
Just think about all the cosmetics, body care, and personal hygiene products you use every day. Soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, face wash, lotion, deodorant, and toothpaste are just the basics. You may be using a lot more than that, including make-up, nail...