by Dr. John Gannage | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog, Integrative Medicine
A properly functioning immune system is like a well-oiled machine. All the proteins and cells that make up our immune system must function in synergy to efficiently rid our bodies of any infection or disease. Unfortunately for many people, this process isn’t...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jul 18, 2019 | Blog, Featured, Gluten, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
Gluten is a protein found in certain grains, including wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten is also, sometimes unexpectedly, found in many packaged and processed foods. Awareness of gluten and its effects on health has been steadily increasing over the last several years,...
by Dr. John Gannage | May 22, 2019 | Blog, Gut Health, Nutrition
What are lectins? Lectins are a group of proteins that have the ability to bind to certain kinds of carbohydrates. Most foods contain some lectins, which plants have been found to use for a variety of functions including protection and communication with their...
by Markham Integrative | Apr 2, 2019 | Blog, Gut Health, Thyroid
In the previous article we discussed that the main differentiating factor between Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is that Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition, where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and eventually causes an underactive thyroid....
by Markham Integrative | Nov 27, 2018 | Blog, Thyroid
Hashi …. What? Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune thyroid condition, characterized by the immune system attacking the thyroid gland and its destruction which results in hypothyroidism. Hashimoto’s is the number one cause of hypothyroidism in North...