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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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)....