by Markham Integrative | Nov 7, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition
There has been a lot of buzz about the ketogenic diet or the “keto” diet lately. So what exactly is the keto diet and is it the right diet for you? What is the ‘Keto” diet? Keto diet is actually not just the latest fad diet, it has been around...
by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 5, 2019 | Blog, What I'm Reading
What I’m Reading This Month: Lead in Tap Water and Baby Food, Acetaminophen and ADHD & ASD Risk, and Screen Time and Brain Development The sheer volume of health, wellness, and medical news and commentary available on the internet can be overwhelming. Every month,...
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...
by Markham Integrative | Oct 3, 2019 | Blog, Thyroid
You have been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid or Hypothyroidism. Your physician put you on Levothyroxine (Synthroid, L-T4), your blood work has regulated (normal TSH), but you still have hypothyroid symptoms. Sounds familiar? I see this very frequently in...
by Dr. John Gannage | Oct 3, 2019 | Blog, What I'm Reading
What I’m Reading This Month: Signs of Gluten Sensitivity, Green Cleaning Products, and an Update on TACT 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...
by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 27, 2019 | Blog, Featured, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition
DNA Testing: An Overview DNA is often compared to a fingerprint, in that it’s unique to an individual. Your DNA is a code that contains millions of genes, which correspond to various traits, from eye colour to nutrient metabolism. Interestingly, about 99.9% of...
by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 23, 2019 | Blog, Featured, Gut Health, SIBO
HCl Insufficiency (Low Stomach Acid) and SIBO SIBO, a common root cause of digestive problems and IBS, occurs when there is an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine (the majority of our gut bacteria should be in the large intestine). SIBO...
by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 10, 2019 | Blog, What I'm Reading
What I’m Reading This Month: Meal Timing for Weight Loss, the Dangers of Chemical Sunscreens, and the Benefits of Napping The sheer volume of health, wellness, and medical news and commentary available on the internet can be overwhelming. Every month, get a taste of...
by Dr. John Gannage | Sep 10, 2019 | Blog
What is resveratrol? Resveratrol is a phytonutrient (a beneficial substance produced by plants) found in grapes, dark berries, cocoa, and, famously, red wine. The numerous potential health benefits of resveratrol have been studied extensively over the last few...