Mast Cell Issues? Why You Want to Lose Weight

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness

Obesity is a serious epidemic in Canada, the United States, and most of the world. It is a major contributing factor to chronic health conditions, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease (and has been a major risk factor for...

Detecting Mold in Your Home – Clues to Look for

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 2, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness

If you are experiencing allergies, sinus issues, fatigue, headaches, brain fog, skin problems, or other chronic symptoms without a known cause, you may want to check your home for mold. Chronic mold exposure is an often overlooked yet common underlying problem that...

Childhood Obesity: What Is It and What to Do About It?

by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 18, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

Due to the increased amount of high-calorie, processed, and packaged foods, childhood obesity is a growing problem all across the world. It’s a serious issue even in young children under 5. Childhood obesity can lead to serious health problems during childhood,...

Blending or Juicing: What’s Better For Your Health

by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 28, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Nutrition

Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables in a day? Be honest. If your answer is no, you are not alone. According to a 2011 study published in the Journal of Nutrition, most people in the United States don’t meet their nutrient requirements through their diet (1)....

Hydrotherapy: What Are the Benefits & How to Do It

by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 4, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Skin Health

Hydrotherapy is an umbrella term for different therapeutic techniques that use water to improve your health. Hydrotherapy may help to improve inflammation, pain, and other chronic symptoms. It may be a great low-impact physical activity and rehabilitation strategy....

Natural Treatments for Shingles

by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 15, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Skin Health

A few weeks ago Justin Bieber made the news. At this time, it wasn’t about his music though, but a new health condition. In his Instagram video, Bieber revealed that he was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a neurological condition that made half of his face...

Candida Revisited: A Persistent Foe

by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 6, 2022 | Blog, Featured, General Wellness, Gut Health, Integrative Medicine

The term Candida is thrown around every day. But do you know what Candida is and how it may affect your body?  Many people think that Candida is only responsible for vaginal yeast infections. In reality, Candida overgrowth can affect your entire body. It may lead to...

Production Toxicity: Slow Down and Unplug

by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Mental Health

There are about 7.26 billion cell phone users around the world (1). There are over 31 million cell phone users in Canada and over 327 million in the United States (2). This means that there is a cell phone for almost every single person on the planet.  According to a...

Collagen: What Are Connective Tissues + Connective Tissue Disorders (Part 1/2)

by Dr. John Gannage | May 24, 2022 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health, Heart Health, Hormonal Imbalance, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition, Skin Health

Collagen supplements have become increasingly popular for joint, bone, skin, and connective tissue health. But what is collagen and do you really need it? Collagen is the primary connective tissue protein. It is the most abundant protein in your body. It is absolutely...