If your goal for the New Year is to prioritize self-care and take your health more seriously, this blog post is for you!   Naturopathic doctors at Bronte Wellness Boutique are well-versed in all things health, and are a fundamental part of your health team. Many individuals come to see our team after struggling with an aspect of their health and not finding the answers they seek. Naturopathic doctors do a deep dive into their patient’s health history, order relevant testing and layer in nutrition, lifestyle and supplement protocols to address their patients’ concerns and get them b ..read more

  John came to see me reporting that he had suffered multiple upper respiratory tract infections. He explained that his two young children “bring every germ home from school” and he’s unable to keep himself healthy when this happens. He feels he’s getting even sicker than they are! He expressed frustration with the time he’s had to take off work because of this issue and wanted answers as to why this issue has gotten so much worse after the pandemic.   The human immune system is complex and is designed to be stimulated to grow stronger. Over the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us were con ..read more

Madison, a 47-year old women who came to see me, was struggling with exhaustion but her biggest goal of care was to understand why she was suddenly losing so much hair. She sobbed as she described the clumps that would come out in the shower and showed me pictures of her once thick hair which was now thinning, brittle and lacked lustre. She brought it up with her doctor, he had brushed it off, saying: “all your bloodwork is OK” and she frustrated not knowing what to do.   Daily loss of hair 70-100 strands is relatively normal but when hair loss exceeds 100 hairs a day for a few weeks, it ..read more

Not losing weight is a huge frustration for many people. Weight loss can be a challenging journey, and for some people it can feel like nothing is working even though you’re on track.   The conventional approach to weight loss is to burn more calories than you consume, but despite being in a significant calorie deficit, the scale refuses to budge. This frustrating phenomenon is known as weight loss resistance, and it is becoming increasingly common. There are a variety of factors that could contribute to weight loss resistance Below are some common causes of weight loss resistance that co ..read more

So you’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer…   For many, this is a very stressful time and it can be difficult to navigate on your own. It might feel like you’re not quite in control of your body; like you’re simply following the instructions of your medical care team and taking the back seat with your health choices. If you want to feel like you’re doing everything in your power to make this process go smoothly, it’s time to book an appointment with a naturopathic doctor who focuses on integrative cancer care. Integrative cancer care involves adjusting lifestyle, nutrition, and ..read more

Why get a DUTCH hormone test? Women often come to see me feeling exhausted, overworked, overwhelmed and feeling hormonally out of sync. They may be suffering from PMS, irregular periods, mood changes, anxiety, overwhelming sadness, weight gain, anger exhaustion, hot flashes, endometriosis… the list goes on. Often times the only solution that has been offered is the brith control pill or antidepressants to mask the symptoms. I recommend starting with hormone testing to gain a complete picture of what is going on so that we can better assess how to help. The Dutch test is by far the most compreh ..read more

As we step into yet another round of pandemic restrictions, exhaustion … frustration … loss … grief … discouragement … hopelessness … anger… and sadness are common feelings. It might feel increasingly difficult to connect with the resilience within us.   But it is there … You’ve got this.   One Moment at a Time   The airline industry tells us to “put your own oxygen mask on first”. They believe it ensures we have the mental and physical capacity to take care of others. We are friends, we are family, we work … we have roles to fill in this world where we give our energy to others ..read more

You may not always think to seek counselling in Oakville. How are you doing? Really… how are you doing? Do you feel like you have time to answer that question? Maybe even no time to think about what the answer might actually be? How are your relationships feeling? How connected are you feeling to yourself? To the world around you?  As you take a moment to think, you may find yourself questioning how are you really doing or how and I really feeling? You may not like the feeling of where you are at the moment but you may not have thought to ask for help.  When might ..read more

When people think of therapy, they envision lying on a couch talking to a therapist, dissecting each and every interaction or childhood experience.   Well that’s not the case with therapy.   Misconceptions and stigma around therapy and mental health have often deterred people from seeking the support they need and that they could greatly benefit from. The truth is, therapy is beneficial whether you’re currently struggling or not. Studies have shown that talking to a therapist can actually rewire your brain by challenging unhealthy thought patterns. Many people who are worried ab ..read more

Since the pandemic began my son and I have taken up walking together. But it wasn’t until the we started to see the buds on the trees (and a much larger than necessary garter snake in the leaves), that we realized we had walked our path for four seasons. The passing of spring, the freedom of summer, the apprehension that came with fall, and stillness of winter. As we reflected a year of pandemic life we realized that if there has been one reliable constant, it’s been the changing seasons. Covid-19 has shown no limits in the havoc its capable of wreaking and the magnitude of destruction it can ..read more