Fundamentals of Functional Medicine: Understanding Inflammation

by Dr. John Gannage | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog, Featured, General Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Nutrition

The Fundamentals of Functional Medicine series is intended to be an overview of the common elements and underlying imbalances behind chronic illness of all kinds, including inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and gut dysbiosis. The Problem:...

Histamine Intolerance and the Gut: A Web of Connections

by Dr. John Gannage | Nov 11, 2019 | Blog, Featured, Histamine

Histamine Intolerance and the Gut: A Web of Connections  Histamine intolerance and the gut are interconnected in many ways. The root cause of histamine intolerance can often be traced back to an issue or imbalance in the gut, including SIBO, dysbiosis, leaky gut,...

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...

Understanding DNA Testing for Nutrition and Lifestyle

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...

How Low Stomach Acid Contributes to SIBO

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...

What Is Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity?

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,...