The Importance of Vitamin D in Autism

by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 7, 2019 | Autism, Blog, Featured, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition, Prenatal Care

    There are a number of different genetic and environmental factors that may be involved in the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder. A significant and growing body of research points to specific vitamins and nutrients, and how each of them may play a...

The Importance of Omega 3 Fatty Acids in Autism & ADHD

by Dr. John Gannage | Aug 30, 2018 | Autism, Blog, Nutrition, Prenatal Care

What Are Omega 3s? Omega 3s are a category of essential fatty acids, called “essential” because our bodies cannot produce them and we must obtain them from our diets. In the Western world, most of our diets are severely lacking in omega 3s, which are found primarily...

Salicylate Sensitivity In Children With Autism

by Markham Integrative | Apr 9, 2018 | Autism, Blog

What are phenols and salicylates? Phenols are natural chemicals that are present in varying quantities in almost all foods, especially fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Salicylates are one type of phenol used by plants to protect themselves from harm such as diseases,...

Autism, The Gut, and the Brain: Part Two

by Markham Integrative | Jun 12, 2017 | Autism, Blog

This post is the second in a three-part series. Sign up HERE to get part three and related posts delivered to your inbox as soon as they’re published.    If you missed part one, click HERE to read it.     What’s In The Gut? The gut is sometimes...

Autism, The Gut, And The Brain: A Primer

by Markham Integrative | Jun 1, 2017 | Autism, Blog, Gut Health

This post is the first in a three-part series. Sign up HERE to get parts two and three delivered to your inbox as soon as they’re published.    You have probably heard bits and pieces of this story: individuals with autism are more likely to suffer from...

How Can The Methylation Cycle Be Supported?

by Markham Integrative | Apr 20, 2017 | Autism, Blog

How Can The Methylation Cycle Be Supported? This post is the second in a two-part series. If you missed the first post explaining what the methylation cycle is and its relevance in autism, read it here first. More than 90% of children with autism have impaired...

Autism and the Methylation Cycle

by Markham Integrative | Apr 10, 2017 | Autism, Blog

What is Methylation? The methylation cycle is responsible for or involved in a number of essential functions in the body.  These include detoxification; controlling inflammation; regulation of the immune system; maintaining DNA; and the production of glutathione (the...

The Importance of Magnesium in Autism & ADHD

by Markham Integrative | Mar 9, 2017 | Autism, Blog, Gut Health, Nutrition

Magnesium is an essential mineral that we all rely on for the health of our cells, our immune function, energy- producing enzymes, the health of our bones and muscles, and the regulation of other essential vitamins and minerals, to name a few. Intake of magnesium has...

Autism Diet Pyramid – Dr. John Gannage

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 20, 2016 | Autism, Blog, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

The approach to autism that I have used for 12 years now, even before becoming a Defeat Autism Now  and MAPS practitioner, emphasizes nutrition.  In my opinion, what you see above can be applied to any mental health issue, child or adult. To go further, in my...