by Dr. John Gannage | Feb 20, 2024 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition
Do you eat too much sugar? You are not alone. Most people do. According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), the average American adult consumes about 17 tablespoons or about 200 grams of sugar each day (1). Though Canadians are...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 29, 2019 | Blog, General Wellness, Nutrition
By now, you’ve probably heard that Canada’s new food guide is (finally!) here. The first rewrite in more than 10 years, the new guide contains a number of positive changes and guidelines that are much more in line with research on nutrition, health, and chronic...
by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 24, 2018 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Nutrition
Understanding Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting has been a hot topic in the health and wellness world lately, but it’s more than just a passing trend. Research into the benefits of fasting is growing, the possible uses both for chronic illnesses and overall...
by Markham Integrative | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog, Detoxification, General Wellness, Nutrition
How Sugar Fuels Oxidative Stress Learn more about the connection between sugar and oxidative stress. What is oxidative stress? Oxidation, which occurs during a number of natural processes within the body including detoxification and immune response, produces unstable...
by Dr. John Gannage | Jan 31, 2018 | Blog, What I'm Reading
What I’m Reading This Month: Sugar and Alzheimer’s, Acetaminophen and Language Delay, and Ozone Therapy January 2018 The sheer volume of health, wellness, and medical news and commentary available on the internet can be overwhelming. Every month, get a taste of what...