Building a Healthy Diet by Dr. John Gannage

by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 21, 2017 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

Building your diet is not unlike constructing a house, and if the existing structure is mold infested, leaning over and feasted upon by termites, then your best approach is to tear it down and start from the foundation. A Standard American Diet (SAD) is in the...

The Key to Long Lasting, Healthy Weight Loss by Dr. Tatiana, ND

by Markham Integrative | Jun 30, 2017 | Blog, General Wellness, Hormonal Imbalance, Nutrition, Thyroid

Are you tired of trying different diets, losing weight and then gaining it all back, and then some more? Weight loss can be a struggle for many people. There are many ‘fad diets’ out there that guarantee quick results, but they are simply not sustainable long term and...

Winter Blues? Here’s What’s Happening (And How To Cope)

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, General Wellness

Winter Blues? Here’s What’s Happening If you find yourself feeling sleepier, more irritable, hungrier (especially for carbs) and more lethargic in the wintertime, you aren’t alone. You may have heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, which...

Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, General Wellness

As the clock struck midnight, did you make a resolution? Or have you sworn the tradition off because you know they stick as well as cream eye shadow on a hot humid day? The start of the New Year is a great motivator for change, fostering a “new you”. But...

Getting Ready for the Hockey Season – Dr. J. Gannage

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, General Wellness

I’m pushing 50 years old.  In 1-1/3 years, I’m at the half-century mark. Hard to believe.  I received a “compliment” the other day from a patient at the Clinic.  His words were: “Geez if you get any thinner (more fit?) you’ll have...

Nutrition to Save Your (Dry) Skin – Emily Kennedy, RHN

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

Our skin is our first line of defense against outside elements and pathogens. Regardless of climate changes, the epidermis or outermost layer of our 20 or so square feet of skin continues to renew itself about every 27 days. This rapid renewal makes the appearance of...

Help with New Year’s Resolutions – by Christine Jambrosic, PDHom, Homeopath

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, General Wellness

It’s that time of year where you start to hear of New Year’s resolutions and all of the good intentions that everyone has for the coming year.   All through January these good intentions and efforts abound with smiles on faces. Health clubs are busy,...

Keeping It Simple

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, General Wellness

Emily Kennedy blogs about her first month at MIM, and some simple lessons to keep in mind going forward. I’m extremely grateful for the experiences I’ve had during my first month at Markham Integrative Medicine. I’ve learned a lot and (I hope)...

Tis the Season to Avoid the Bulge – by Dr. John Gannage

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

The holiday preparations, parties and treats are upon us. Afterwards, there are many weeks of cold days. If you’re not careful you may find at the end of 4 months that you’ve gained 15 pounds or more. Heck, some may gain that by New Year’s Day. Here...