Dr. Aisling ND
1849 Yonge St M4S1Y2 Toronto, ON, Canada

DM @ntmoms to register for this amazing and FREE seminar - it’s tonight February 9th at 8pm! #womenshealth #naturopathicmedicine #pelvicfloorphysio #acupuncture #yoga #nutrition

The @flourishyourhealth team can’t wait to present to our North Toronto Mama crew next Tuesday Feb 9th at 8pm! Flourishing Females is a 1 hour jam packed informational virtual seminar presented by 4 (yes f-o-u-r!) of the powerhouse women’s health experts at Flourish: @ortho.pelvic.physio @queenlymovesyou ... @laurennaderihealth @draislingnd Ps - it’s totally FREE! You want in? Of course you do! Follow @ntmoms to find out how to register. Annnnd @flourishyourhealth is going to takeover @ntmoms IG starting this Thursday so make sure you are following @ntmoms! #womenshealth #naturopathicmedicine #acupuncture #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #flourish #flourishyourhealth

Make sure you tune in to @flourishyourhealth on Monday to find out how you can win @julianne_costigan Digital Style Guide! Ladies let’s reduce our mental load starting with our style! #womenshealth #torontonaturopath #momburnout #adrenalhealth #mentalload #giveaway #torontogiveaway

Posted @withregram @flourishyourhealth Let's talk about postpartum hair loss... 90% of women will experience hair loss postpartum peaking at 4months and generally fully resolved by 6 months. This can be significantly mitigated by doing blood work to determine nutrient deficiencies or hormonal imbalance and adjusting nutrition, lifestyle and natural health products accordingly. ... I just wrote an article about postpartum hair loss and it's up on our site: https://flourishyourhealth.com//tackling-postpartum-hair/ Some basics to start to reduce postpartum hair loss today are: 1. Eat protein and fat at every meal 2. Use a clean beauty shampoo with essential oils (or add eucalyptus/ peppermint/ tea tree oil to your favourite clean shampoo) and give yourself a good scalp massage with it to stimulate blood flow. Our friends @thedetoxmarketcanada have a ton of great shampoos! Want to learn more? Check out my blog on Postpartum Hair loss and book a complimentary discovery call @flourishyourhealth #postpartum #hairloss #postpartumhairloss #womenshealth #naturopath #torontonaturopath #toronto #IVtherapy #cleanbeauty #IVTherapy #toronto See more

Cheers to 2021 from the power female team @flourishyourhealth We are open for virtual and in clinic appointments to support you in achieving your peak level of health this year! ...maybe green juice is the new bubbly this year @villagejuicery ??... #naturopathicmedicine #torontonaturopath #davisvillenaturopath #midtowntoronto #womenshealth #menshealth #acupuncture #pelvicfloorphysio #rmt #doula #lactationconsultant #infantsleepconsultant #fertility #pregnancy

Posted @withregram @flourishyourhealth Ready to Flourish Your Health? Our passion at Flourish is to support women to achieve their peak level of physical and mental health so they can effectively make their impact the world. Flourish is physical and online space for women and mothers led by a team of experts in women’s health and perinatal care collaborating together. Ready to flourish? Book in for a complimentary discovery call today! ... #NaturopathicMedicine #TorontoNaturopath #Pregnancy #fertility #acupuncture #RMT #pelvicfloorphysio #doula #naturopathicdoula #womenshealth #flourish #flourishyourhealth See more

Welcome to the world Elodie River Lanigan Sheehan! After a brief breech stint you decided to flip back head down (mid labour!) and join us at 7pm on Wednesday Sept 23rd. At 8lbs 6oz of baby girl deliciousness, you are the sweetest thing! Big sis Frankie and bro Finn are handling the heavy lifting so mama can rest ... We’re so thrilled you chose our crazy crew! #Elodiesheehan #elodieriver #teamsheehan #babyspam

Posted @withregram @flourishyourhealth Starting to think about growing a little avocado? What you do for the 3 months BEFORE you get pregnant is more important for egg and sperm quality than what you do once you're already pregnant. Let that sink in for a minute. ... Now book your appointment at Flourish with one of our Naturopathic Doctors who specializes in optimizing fertility and preconception health today! #naturopathicmedicine #torontonaturopath #fertility #pregnancy #womenshealth #flourish #flourishyourhealth See more

My soon to be middle babe Finn turned 2 yesterday! The sweetest little guy, we all love him so much!! We were wondering if he would have to share his bday with his babe sister but she decided to hold off for him but she is more than welcome to join us anytime now!!! #finnsheehan #thisistwo #babyspam

39 weeks 5 days - probably my last bike ride to @flourishyourhealth before babe #3 arrives. Recommendations surrounding exercising and pregnancy and changed drastically in the past couple of years. What is most important is you listen to your body and keep intensity moderate or lower. I've biked to clinic nearly everyday since opening Flourish. I'm lucky to be close to the Beltline so I can avoid biking on roads. I'm definitely not recommending biking during pregnancy for e...very women - you need to stay within your comfort and safety zone! Stationary biking is a great option for a lot of my pregnant patients to keep them moving in a safe space! #pregnancy #prenatalexercise #naturopathicmedicine #torontonaturopath #flourish #flourishyourhealth

Posted @withregram @flourishyourhealth Looking for an awesome high fat + high protein snack? So I’m finally packing my birth bag (5 days pre due date - and little babe I wouldn’t mind if you waited to join us until Sunday (sending universe all the vibes for finishing my clinic week!)... Mommas ask me all the time what they should pack in their birth bag and the most important thing (in my opinion) is the SNACKS! My staple snack for birth are Bliss Bites - the recipe for these tasty treats is up on the blog at https://flourishyourhealth.com/2020//15/bliss-bites-recipe/ or link in bio Not only are these little balls delicious but they are an amazing high fat, high protein snack you can grab during that afternoon hangry moment or anytime you're craving a treat or feel a dip in blood sugar. You can make them yourself in about 15min (no bake - yasss!) or our friends at @villagejuicery have perfected their varieties of energy balls which we try to keep in stock at Flourish if you would rather grab them pre-made (although I’m frequently guilty of eating all of them myself before patients arrive ) Hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Photo cred: @brookeschaalphotography #naturopathicmedicine #torontonaturopath #fertility #pregnancy #menopause #womenshealth #BHRT #skinhealth #burnout #digestion #healthysnack #energyball #recipe #nutrition #paleo #highfat #highprotein #birthsnacks #birthbagpacking

Happy Friday! I love to take a few minutes as I sip my tea on a Friday morning to reflect on the week. Wins, struggles and areas to direct energy to for the coming week. It grounds me, improves my wellbeing and helps refocus on what is important. Do you have have an end of week ritual??... #NaturopathicMedicine #TorontoNaturopath #Mindfulness #Reflection #tea #mentalhealth #Fridays

PSA to my fellow preggo ladies: @dr_sarah_nd is running a 2 hour crash course ‘Breastfeeding Bootcamp’ on everything you need to know about breastfeeding in person and live stream at @flourishyourhealth on Sun Sept 20 from 12-2pm. Email [email protected] to reserve one of the few spots left! My vision behind Flourish was to provide women everything I wish I had, in one place, before during and after having babies. I remember people telling me that breastfeeding wa...s ‘the most natural thing’, ‘an instinct’, ‘I didn’t need to worry’. This is definitely some women’s experience but round 1 it was NOT mine! It was freaking hard. I was not prepared. I persevered after many lactation consultant appointments but it was a struggle! Ladies prepare for breastfeeding like we prepare for birth with prenatal classes! Dr. Sarah’s course is 2 hours, billed as Naturopathic Medicine for benefit coverage and costs only $80 - email [email protected] to register. #breastfeeding #lactationconsultant #naturopathicmedicine #torontonaturopath #pregnancy

Posted @withregram @flourishyourhealth Is it safe to consume THC and/or cannabis products while breastfeeding?? I receive this question frequently so let's break it down! I first remind the person asking that pregnant and breastfeeding women rarely volunteer for research studies so research is very limited. That being said, based on the best available research here is what I tell my patients...... There is an 8 fold increase in THC in breast milk versus the blood stream because THC is lipophilic meaning fat loving and breast milk is fattier than blood. This means a breastfeeding mother is passing 8 times her blood THC content to the child in breast milk. Research has shown that high levels of THC in babies and young children can cause certain neurotoxic effects. These are described as difficulty concentrating, behavioural challenges, executive functioning issues (I.e. increased impulsivity). Most of these effects weren't evident in kids before the age of 4-6 years, well after THC exposure through breast milk. Research also raised the concern of the ability to parent while intoxicated. So my recommendation is to avoid THC and cannabis products 100% while breastfeeding if possible. However, I do understand and respect that some women find THC to be very beneficial for their wellbeing. So to these women my recommendations are: 1. Wait at least 4 hours after consuming THC before breastfeeding. THC levels will peak in the body for the first 4 hours. 2. Try to use THC < 3 times per week. THC can accumulate in the body with repeated use. Sending all the good vibes, @draislingnd xx #NaturopathicMedicine #TorontoNaturopath #Pregnancy #THC #breastfeeding #flourish #flourishyourhealth

Posted @withregram @flourishyourhealth Do you read ingredient labels??? This is one of the most important things we teach our patients to do at Flourish. Whether it is food going in your body or products going on your skin, it is essential! When it comes to food, eating a whole food diet makes this easy - I.e. eat food in it's real form and no ingredient list needed! A good rule of thumb is read the ingredients and if there is something you can't pronounce or have ne...ver heard of before, ask your N.D. or look it up before eating it. Skin care is more challenging - the Environmental Working Group @environmentalworkinggroup has an awesome Skin Deep app that you can look up many products on to get an idea about toxins in your topical products like chemicals which disrupt our hormones! Better yet is to tell your N.D. which skin products you use and we will look up the ingredients and let you know if it is a good option for you! Read your labels people! #Naturopathicmedicine #TorontoNaturopath #skinhealth #nutrition #hormonedisruptor #flourish #flourishyourhealth #womenshealth #menshealth

Hot Topic of the week: Alcohol and Fertility! Maybe because it's August or patios are open or who knows but a common theme for the week was patients wondering about the impact of alcohol on fertility. I'm not going to sugar coat this, alcohol can definitely have a negatively impact both female and male reproductive health.... Heavy alcohol use in women, which is considered in the research to be 7+ drinks per WEEK has been associated with irregular menstrual cycles, decreased ovarian reserve and higher rates of infertility. Men are not off the hook either! Heavy alcohol intake in men can reduce testosterone and effect sperm health. Q: So what is the safe amount of alcohol to have when trying to get pregnant? A: 2 or LESS drinks per WEEK for both men and women. It's also a good idea for women to avoid alcohol completely after ovulation. Hot Tip: Sub your wine for a delicious cold pressed juice - we are obsessed with @villagejuicery Be Active and we have it for you to enjoy the next time you visit @flourishyourhealth #fertility #pregnancy #ttc #Naturopathicmedicine #TorontoNaturopath #fertilitynaturopath #flourish #flourishyourhealth #womenshealth #menshealth #IVF #IUI

Posted @withregram @flourishyourhealth Are you starting to think about pregnancy or actively TTC = trying to conceive? Did you know??? The average life cycle of both egg and sperm is about 3 months - I.e. what you have been doing for the past 3 months effects your fertility today. So starting a crummy prenatal when you are already pregnant might not be the 'best' strategy...... There are foods to eat for both women AND men which can improve fertility outcomes. For example having adequate CARBS in a woman's diet (yes we said carbs to the keto lovers in the back ;) can have a positive effect on female fertility rates! Also lifestyle choices can have a huge impact on fertility I.e. lower sperm count and motility has been found in men regularly using marijuana. It's great to see a fertility-focused N.D. 3-6 months BEFORE you start TTC to optimize egg and sperm quality and fertility! But if you are already trying to get pregnant or being cared for by a fertility clinic it's not too late - there are many ways to improve your chances of getting pregnant and a Naturopathic Doctor can help design an individualized Health Plan for you! Book a complimentary discovery call today with one of our fertility focused N.D.'s today: @dr.katieblack.nd @descoteauxhealth @draislingnd #Naturopathicmedicine #TorontoNaturopath #fertilitynaturopath #fertility #TTC #flourish #flourishyourhealth #womenshealth #menshealth #IVF #IUI See more

Posted @withregram @flourishyourhealth Pregnant? A Doula is an essential part of your healthcare team! Book a complimentary discovery call with one of the amazing Your Downtown Doulas at Flourish to find out more! @flourishyourhealth is so blessed to have three amazing Naturopathic Doulas from Your Downtown Doula on our Flourish health care team. ... A doula is a trained and experienced health professional that provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support before, during and after labour. Doulas facilitate communication between the labouring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers. #naturopath #doula #pregnancy #fertility #hypnobirth #hypnobirthing #breastfeeding #lactationconsultant #postpartumcare #naturopathicdoctors #positivebirth #flourish #flourishyourhealth #toronto #torontonaturopath #womenshealth See more

Posted @withregram @flourishyourhealth You betcha! Don't get me wrong. We love a good cup of coffee in the morning but did you know that there are many herbs that have been found to improve skin conditions like acne, rosacea or dull complexion?? If you haven't talked to a Naturopathic Doctor about your skin before you may not know that as N.D.'s we approach skin from the inside AND outside! What you eat and drink play a huge role in your skin health. We often treat t...he skin by treating the liver so herbs like milk thistle, nettle, or dandelion can be great for skin conditions based in inflammation or toxicity. Whereas other herbs like spearmint are wonderful for lowering testosterone which if high can be a cause of acne. Want to learn more natural ways to improve your skin? Book a complimentary consult or Naturopathic Skin Assessment with one of our Skin Diagnostician N.D.'s today @dr.katieblack.nd @descoteauxhealth @draislingnd #Naturopathicmedicine #TorontoNaturopath #skinhealth #botanicalmedicine #herbalmedicine #herbaltea #flourish #flourishyourhealth #womenshealth #menshealth See more

Posted @withregram @flourishyourhealth For our final Skin Week Giveaway at Flourish and we have a complete set of skincare from @elaspa_skincare for one lucky follower! Optimal Facial Cleanser + Eye Make Up Remover + Hyaluronic Acid 2 in 1 Serum + Vitamin C Optimal Repair Cream!... The Skin Diagnostician N.D.’s at Flourish searched high and low trying many different brands of clean beauty products to find one which not only had ingredients and research we could stand behind but also had amazing results for our skin- it was a hard job but we found it @elaspa_skincare We now carry the line Ela Spa products at Flourish so you can grab them in clinic or we can ship them directly to you! Want to win this?? Us too! 1. Like this post and follow @elaspa_skincare @flourishyourhealth and @draislingnd 2. Tag 2 friends in @flourishyourhealth post who love clean beauty as much as you do Day 5 Giveaway entrance closes at 1pm on Saturday August 15th! Winner will be chosen at random and must have fulfilled the above criteria and be an Ontario resident. Good luck! #flourish #flourishyourhealth #skinhealth #cleanbeauty #naturopathicmedicine #detoxbeauty #womenshealth #menshealth #fertility #pregnancy #yoga #giveaway

Flourish’s Day 4 Giveaway is a BIGGIE: A full Initial Naturopathic Skin Assessment with Dr. Melissa Descoteaux @descoteuxhealth - This Giveaway is valued at $300 and will be life changing for the winner! Want to win this?? How could you not?! 1. Like this post... 2. Follow @descoteauxhealth @flourishyourhealth and @draislingnd 2. Register and TUNE IN LIVE to Dr. Mel’s Natural Skin Secrets webinar tonight at 8pm (link in bio to register) Day 4 Giveaway entrance closes at the end of the webinar TONIGHT - Thursday August 13th Winner will be chosen during the webinar and must have fulfilled the above criteria, be an Ontario resident and be able to get to Flourish for the Naturopathic Skin Assessment! Good luck! #flourish #flourishyourhealth #skinhealth #cleanbeauty #naturopathicmedicine #detoxbeauty #womenshealth #menshealth #giveaway #skindiagnostics #skinassessment #antiaging #acne #roseacea #sundamage

Posted @withregram @flourishyourhealth Flourish’s Day 3 Giveaway is one of our favourite creams - Oxygenating Forte and The Sugar Body Scrub both by @elaspa_skincare - the best in clean beauty products! Want to win this?? Of course you do! But today things are a little different: 1. Like this post and follow @elaspa_skincare @flourishyourhealth and @draislingnd ... 2. Register and TUNE IN LIVE to Dr. Mel’s Natural Skin Secrets webinar tomorrow night (link in bio to register) Day 3 Giveaway entrance closes at the end of the webinar Thursday August 13th. Winner will be chosen during the webinar and must have fulfilled the above criteria, be an Ontario resident! Good luck! #flourish #flourishyourhealth #skinhealth #cleanbeauty #naturopathicmedicine #detoxbeauty #womenshealth #menshealth #giveaway

Posted @withregram @flourishyourhealth Do you recognize this amazing Naturopathic Doctor?? It's @descoteauxhealth but fast forward what her skin could look like in 5-10 years if she doesn't make some changes - hint hint sun protection Dr. Mel is getting a diagnostic Skin Assessment at Flourish using our state of the art Observ520 + SD202 skin analysis machines. ... This picture from the Observ520 combines findings from multiple light modes to help us see deeper into your skin; highlighting pigmentation, inflammation, effects of sun exposure, hydration and more, to help guide treatments. Curious? Book in for a Discovery Call or Skin Assessment! with @descoteauxhealth @dr.katieblack.nd or @draislingnd today! AND tune in to Dr. Mel's webinar tomorrow - Thursday August 13th at 8pm to learn more about natural skin care and a chance to win a Skin Assessment at Flourish! You heard that right!!! Link in bio to sign up for webinar. #skinhealth #observ #sunexposure #naturopathicmedicine #flourish #flourishypurhealth #sunscreen #skincare #naturalbeauty #insideout #torontonaturopathicdoctor

Posted @withregram @flourishyourhealth Flourish’s Day 2 Giveaway is a LED Light Therapy session with @dr.katieblack.nd ! LED light therapy is your new beauty bestie! It’s a safe, non toxic, non invasive, and Health Canada approved device used to treat and recharge damaged skin cells (it’s NOT UV light and doesn’t impact healthy skin cells). It helps to kill acne related bacteria, improve skin cell regeneration, stimulate collagen and elastin (goodbye fine lines and wrinkles...), reduce inflammation, and brighten complexion! This baby isn’t just for skin health! It can also be used to reduce inflammation, provide pain relief, and reduce the presence of bruising (great for acute or chronic injuries, and osteoarthritis). Want to win this?? Who wouldn’t?! 1. Like this post and follow @dr.katieblack.nd @flourishyourhealth and @draislingnd 2. Tag 2 friends in this post who love clean beauty as much as you do Day 1 Giveaway entrance closes at 11am on Wednesday August 12! Winner will be chosen at random and must have fulfilled the above criteria, be an Ontario resident and able to get to Flourish for the LED treatment! Good luck! #flourish #flourishyourhealth #skinhealth #cleanbeauty #naturopathicmedicine #detoxbeauty #womenshealth #menshealth #LED #LightTherapy #skininflammation #Acne #giveaway

The #1 best kept secret to beautiful skin is to eat... FAT! As a skin diagnostician N.D. I often know when a patient is following a low fat diet before even discussing their nutrition. I can see the wrinkles, sagging, dry skin and inflammation right on the face of my patient! Starving your skin of fat is the fastest way to lose that youthful glow we all strive for. Our cell walls are primarily composed of fat, and not just any fat but saturated fat! You've probably heard of ...it as the "bad" fat. NOT TRUE! Without adequate fat including saturated fat in our diets, our cell membranes cannot maintain hydration and shrivel up like little raisins! I am speaking to you lady who drinks 17L of water per day and still tells me about her "dry" skin which "lacks lustre"! We need quality fats in our diet to keep our skin hydrated and Flourishing! Also what happens when most of us eat less fat? We eat more SUGAR! But that's a skin nutrition rant for another day... Happy Monday, eat an avocado! Wondering how you can optimize your skin? Book a discovery call with @dr.katieblack.nd @descoteauxhealth or me and we will go through our evidenced based approach to skin health! cred: @brookeschaalphotography #naturopathicmedicine #skinhealth #fat #skinnutrition #dietaryfat #flourish #flourishyourhealth

Posted @withregram @flourishyourhealth It’s Skin Week at Flourish and we have our first giveaway coming at you! The Skin Diagnostician N.D.’s at Flourish searched high and low trying many different brands of clean beauty products to find one which not only had ingredients and research we could stand behind but also had amazing results for our skin- it was a hard job but we found it @elaspa_skincare ... We now carry the line Ela Spa products at Flourish and over the course of this week we will be giving away a few of our favourites for our lucky followers to win! Want to win this?? Who wouldn’t?! 1. Like this post and follow @elaspa_skincare @flourishyourhealth and @draislingnd 2. Tag 2 friends in this post who love clean beauty as much as you do Day 1 Giveaway entrance closes at 11am on Tuesday August 11th! Winner will be chosen at random and must have fulfilled the above criteria and be an Ontario resident. Good luck! #flourish #flourishyourhealth #skinhealth #cleanbeauty #naturopathicmedicine #detoxbeauty #womenshealth #menshealth #fertility #pregnancy #yoga #exfoliate #giveaway

Skin Week starts tomorrow at Flourish! There’s not much that gets these three Naturopathic Doctors as excited as a week of Natural Skin Health content! Stay tuned to learn how to optimize your skin health with nutrition, lifestyle, natural beauty products and so much more!... @dr.katieblack.nd @draislingnd & @descoteauxhealth have an amazing week coming up for you and spoiler alert there will be skin related GIVEAWAYS Monday-Friday! Make sure you are following @flourishyourhealth so you don’t miss out! #naturopathicmedicine #skinhealth #detoxbeauty #cleanbeauty #acne #antiaging #flourish #flourishyourhealth