6 Steps to a Healthier Pantry

by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 15, 2023 | General Wellness, Nutrition

A few weeks ago, I talked about food prep methods you should avoid and what to choose instead in this article. Food prep is only one part of healthier cooking and eating, though. Creating a healthier pantry matters just as much. Creating a healthier pantry and kitchen...

What Is the Best Diet for Brain Health? — Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition

Did you know that there are over 55 million people worldwide diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and the numbers are only growing each year? I bet that it’s not a group you want to belong to.  You want to protect your brain health, thinking and cognitive abilities, and...

Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics

by Dr. John Gannage | Mar 6, 2023 | Blog, General Wellness, Gut Health

Did you know that your gut health affects your entire body, not just your digestion?  Sure, digestion is a big part of it. After all, your body cannot just use food in the form that exists on your plate. Starting with chewing, through to the digestion process, your...

POTS & COVID-19: What Are Your Risks?

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 23, 2023 | Blog, General Wellness, Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us a list of unexpected health challenges. One of these health complications is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Research suggests there is an increased risk of developing POTS after COVID-19 infection. There is also...

Clearing the Haze: Understanding and Overcoming Brain Fog

by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 10, 2023 | Blog, General Wellness, Mental Health

Brain fog is one of the common symptoms I see in my practice. Brain fog is a term used for a range of symptoms, including difficulty focusing, trouble concentrating, forgetfulness, confusion, and overall mental fogginess. In functional medicine, we have options to...

Fatty Liver and What to Do About It

by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 10, 2023 | Blog, General Wellness

Your liver is your largest internal organ. It is also one of your most important organs that helps to remove waste and toxins and support blood sugar levels, hormonal health, and immune function. Fatty liver disease is one of the most common liver problems that may...

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,...