Dr. Lisa Watson, ND
46 Sherbourne Street M5A1K9 Toronto, ON, Canada

Hormones and moods. Let's harness our hormones for good. I'm leading the charge. It's time for a Bitch Redux. https://lttr.ai/eP3N #moodswings #HellBreaksLoose #hormonebalance #womenshealth #PMS #torontonaturopath

Yup, there's an app for that! All menstruators should be tracking their monthly menstrual cycles. And NOT just your periods. I want women to track their periods, but also the other symptoms associated with their hormone balance. Headaches, food cravings, mood swings, breast tenderness, libido. The more that we observe and learn from our body, the more she will teach us.... I love the Flo app and Clue. Are you using an app that you LoVE? #periodknowledge #periodpower #theresanappforthat #womenshealth #tuesdaytips #tiptuesday

Damn right I'm a feminist. Today and every day. Happy International Women's Day to all the feminists out there, regardless of your sex or gender. #choosetochallenge #IWD2021

On International Women's Day we are asked to challenge inequality. To recognize gender inequality in our lives, and #choosetochallenge the gender gap. In health care the gender gap is alarming. I see women every day who have experienced first hand the lack of knowledge on women's bodies and hormones, and the dismissal of women's symptoms as trivial or due to mental emotional concerns. Every day I choose to challenge the bias against women in my profession. I want to ed...ucate women on the gap in health care for women, and teach them how to be their own most powerful advocate. #internationalwomensday2021 #equality #gendergap #genderbias

The symptoms of hypothyroidism, can sound a lot like the symptoms of perimenopause fatigue, low mood, hair loss, weight gain, brain fog, and more. So what's a woman to do? How do we figure out WHAT is going on?? Read more https://lttr.ai/eHIT #Hypothyroidism #perimenopause #womenshealth #hormonehealth

SO many women tell me that they are surprised when they start to have hormonal symptoms at 40. But honestly, we shouldn't be surprised. Many of us start to have symptoms of perimenopause at 40 - or before! The problem is WE AREN'T TALKING ABOUT THIS. Doctors aren't talking about this. Our mothers didn't talk about this. We are relying on the internet to give us information. Now don't get me wrong, the internet is a wealth of information. But really, our doctors and ...health care providers should be supporting women through this transition. And that's where I come in. I'm on a mission to support and educate women on hormone changes across the lifespan. So nothing is a surprise, and we can all support and uplift each other. Got questions?? Send me a DM. Send a carrier pigeon (or phoenix!) . Write it in the sky. I'm here to help. #hotmesswellness #perimenopausesucks #perimenopausedoesnthavetosuck

Praise you like I should. An amazing and empowering look at the lady garden from Italy!

Have you ever wondered if it's MORE THAN JUST YOUR THYROID? With 1 in 4 women having a thyroid condition, many women think that once they get their thyroid balanced they'll feel like themselves again. But for many women, the problem is more than just their thyroid. Their fatigue, weight gain, depression, and lack of libido may be the result of more than one hormone imbalance. ... High estrogen increases the production of thyroid binding globulin (TBG) which prevents your body from using thyroid hormones. Low progesterone can occur as a result of low T3 (a common consequence of synthroid) which leaves women feeling less sexy, more PMS-y and with a terrible tolerance to stress.

The fact that this statistic is true, even in the year 2021, boggles my mind. Black women experience more bias in the health care system - bias based on their gender, bias based on their race, bias based on their body type, and bias based on socioeconomic status. I am grateful to live in Canada where we at least have universal access to health care, but that doesn't eliminate all the bias that POC experience. It's time to do better. It's time to demand better. #bla...ckhealthmatters #blackhistorymonth See more

You don't have to embrace the demon and just put up with PMS. If you feel overwhelmed, volatile, and downright demonic during your PMS, there might be a hormonal reason for it. PMS can be a result of several different hormone imbalances. High estrogen can lead to a severe drop in estrogen levels before our period - leaving us feeling isolated, wanting to spend time alone (or at least away from EVERYONE ELSE), irritable and depressed.... Low progesterone can cause a feeling of overwhelm, more stress/ difficulty managing our stress, sadness, irritability, anger, and feeling out of control. The good news is that BOTH of these hormone imbalances are treatable. And often women start to feel better within the first few cycles of balancing their hormones. So what are you waiting for? It's time to banish that demon and feel like ourselves, every day of the cycle. #PMSsucks

Is the birth control pill fucking with your thyroid?? The birth control pill has many side effects, and there are lots of reasons to be concerned about its use (https://drlisawatson.com/problems-with-the-pill) - but could it be messing with your thyroid? The Pill contains high levels of estrogen - way higher than you would normally make in a month. And one of the (many) consequences of that high estrogen is an increase in the production of a little protein called Thyroid B...inding Globulin. And what does that little protein do? Well, it binds to your thyroid hormones and keeps them from being used by your body. Which leaves YOU feeling tired, cold, and gaining weight. Not cool, birth control pill. Not cool. If you are ready to ditch the pill and reclaim your hormone balance, let's talk! I LOVE helping women get off the pill and live their best, balanced, lives.

Amazing what a coat of paint can do! I’ll be delighted to be seeing patients this afternoon in this bright and airy home office! #homeoffice #workfromhome #stayhome #homeofficedecor #virtualnaturopath #torontonaturopah #hormonenaturopath

Stress impacts digestion perhaps more than any other system in our body. During stress our body shuts down digestion, saving our resources for survival - because really, who needs to poo when they are running from tigers?! Hormones and... Digestion https://lttr.ai/bHHL #torontonaturopath #guthealth #hormonesand #hormonebalance #stressmanagement #hotmesswellness #stresssucks #IrritableBowelSyndrome

Just when you thought PMS was bad enough (with over 150 different recognized symptoms) - premenstrual gingivitis is a REAL THING. https://lttr.ai/bBo4 #hormonehealth #torontonaturopath #hormonebalance #hormonesand #hotmesswellness #torontohealth #TorontoWellness

Something NO doctor ever mentioned to me when my gallbladder was removed: Emerging research suggests that having your gallbladder removed can increase your risk of high cholesterol later in life. It makes sense. So why aren't we talking about it? https://lttr.ai/a9GL... #hormonesand #HormoneBalance #hotmesswellness #womeninwellness #womenshealth

Women are TWICE as likely to have digestive issues as men. Why? (I bet you guessed this)... It's hormones. ... Check out my shiny new article - Hormones andDigestion https://lttr.ai/a3th #torontonaturopath #guthealth #hormonesand #hormonebalance #stressmanagement #hotmesswellness #stresssucks #IrritableBowelSyndrome

Think hormones are just about your periods? Think again. These hormones are the most important ones impacting digestion - but they aren't the only ones. Hormones andDigestion: https://lttr.ai/a1yr... #torontonaturopath #guthealth #hormonesand #hormonebalance #stressmanagement #hotmesswellness #stresssucks #IrritableBowelSyndrome

Is the Mirena Crash real? Does the hormonal IUD really mess with your hormones? What sort of side effects are women experiencing? Women have questions!! I know I did. Read on, and drop any more questions below! https://lttr.ai/azdZ #HotMessWellness #Womenshealth

It's time to look at PMS differently. It's time to honour the fluctuations in our hormones and the POWER that they give to women. Our hormones make us emotional - but that's not a bad thing. Our hormones make us more sensitive, more connected, more empathetic, more connected to others. It's one of the best things about being a woman. During PMS women are at their most sensitive, their most introspective, their most in touch with their emotional selves. It can be intense.... But if we look at this time as a time of power, we can change our experience. (I'm not talking to you, women with PMDD. Your PMS is too intense, too sensitive, too overwhelming. If you have PMDD, please speak to a knowledgeable practitioner to get the support you need) #PMSpower

In PCOS we can see a wide variety of presentations. Some women have MANY symptoms, while others have FEW. Some of the symptoms that can present are: Irregular periods Long time between periods Infertility... Hair growth where you may not want hair (chin, upper lip, neck, chest, back, breasts, buttocks) Hair loss where you do want hair (scalp) Weight gain Oily skin Acne If you suspect you have PCOS, you deserve a proper diagnosis. Let's chat! But in the meantime, read up on this very subject in my article "PCOS Types - Understanding the Unique Imbalances in Women with PCOS" here: https://drlisawatson.com/pcos-types #pcos #pcosawarenessmonth #womenshealthwednesday

While your medical doctor may not have heard of it, the functional and naturopathic medicine community is RAVING about berberine for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). And if you haven’t heard about it WHY? It has been used as a medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 5000 years! Aside from lowering your insulin response, there are many other qualities of berberine that support women with PCOS... Check out why berberine may be EXACTLY the treatment you h...ave been looking for in my article, "PCOS and Berberine" here: http://ow.ly/FdJy50Bz0yO . . #pcos #pcosawarenessmonth #pcosawareness See more

I hope the start to your week is calm and cool... and if it's not, that is OK! It's OK to not be OK. Let yourself have that "moment" and then get back to being the badass that you are! . Sending good vibes to all who need it! . #fromburntouttofiredup #mondaymotivation #wtf

As I have mentioned so many times before, many women with PCOS aren't properly diagnosed. Seeing as it PCOS affects 1 in every 10 women, of course there will be celebrities who have this condition! One of those celebrities includes Star Wars bad ass Daisy Ridley! Ridley writes on her Instagram - "At 15 I was diagnosed with endometriosis. One laparoscopy, many consultations and 8 years down the line, pain was back (more mild this time!) and my skin was THE WORST. I've tr...ied everything: products, antibiotics, more products, more antibiotics) and all that did was left my body in a bit of a mess. Finally found out I have polycystic ovaries and that's why it's bad." Let's work together if you think you might have PCOS - Contact me through the link in my bio! #pcosawarenessmonth #pcos #pcosawareness

We all know that lucky woman who has pain-free periods. Could you be one of the lucky ones too? You absolutely can be!! Natural Treatments for Pain-Free Periods: https://lttr.ai/XAe2 #periodcramps #womenshealth #painfreeperiods #periodproblems #torontonaturopath

I'm no SUPER HERO.... I just have a Pinterest account! and damn... I. LOVE. PINTEREST! I know that there are still people out there who might think it's a place where ideas go to die. As much as I do not "do" ALL of my pinned items (I have THOUSANDS of pins) they are still there for me to return to later.... .... It's one of my favourite tools ever for business and pleasure. It's inspiration, organization, and a way to share ideas with family and friends. It is also a fabulous way to kickstart new healthy habits! Like a digital vision board! If you pin, you know... . What is your fav thing to get sucked into on Pinterest right now!? Get nerdy with me!! #craftyaf #adulting #pinterestnerd

In 2020 many women are aware of the concerns with the pill, and they are unwilling to accept the common side effects the weight gain, breast tenderness, mood changes, zero libido, migraines, and more. But is the IUD any better?? https://lttr.ai/W70Q #MirenaIUD

Choosing the right foods for PCOS and avoiding others can be enough for many women to balance their hormones and decrease symptoms of PCOS. And there are no harmful side effects just the benefits of a healthy diet and vibrantly healthy lifestyle!! Find out what you SHOULD and SHOULD NOT be putting into YOUR shopping cart... Have a look at my informative article "What is the PCOS Diet?" which can be found on my blog by visiting the link in my bio! ... . . . . #pcos #pcosawarenessmonth See more

How good is this word?? I heard it when I was listening to @daniellelaporte 's excellent book, Fire Starter Sessions . I'm listening to it for the third or fourth time. It's that good. It's one of those words that feels so strong, so sassy, so audacious to use. It feels so powerful to say it - but yet, I can't remember the last time I did. ... I want to live a life that is truly bodacious. Authentic, big, bold, brave, out of control in the pursuit of awesome. I'm all about lighting other women up, igniting their pursuit for abundant health. And it's time I lit my own fire too. Things are about to get bodacious up in here. #hotmesswellness

At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. Albert Schweitzer I work hard to be a firestarter for others - igniting the spark of healthy living and abundant health in the people who see me in my naturopathic practice. But I am SO grateful for those who continue to light that spark for me. My family, my friends, my patients, my cheerlead...ers, my flowmies, my colleagues, and my community. THANK YOU to everyone who lights me up, and keeps my flames burning, in practice, and in life. And thank you to everyone who has taken a moment out of their day to vote for me. Dr. Lisa https://bit.ly/voteTO2020

We often think of PCOS in terms of what it does to our periods, but the hormonal changes of PCOS impact A LOT more than our cycles. Women with PCOS are more likely to experience both anxiety and depression than other women the same age. This could be due to lower #progesterone levels found in women with PCOS. But no matter what the cause, we CAN NOT ignore the mental health challenges associated with this diagnosis. #mentalhealthmatters ... https://drlisawatson.com/pcos-and-mental-health

Everything your doctor never told you, and your momma didn't know. Get your copy now - the Hot Mess Wellness Period Interpretation Guide! Available here: https://lttr.ai/Wzk7 #periodproblems #hormonehealth #hotmesswellness

An icon, an inspiration, a tireless advocate for women’s rights. We’ll keep up the fight. RIP RBG.

Curious what it looks like to work with a naturopathic doctor virtually? I've got a video on that! It's easier than you think.

Women who experience PMS have been reported to eat whopping 275% more refined sugar than women who don't get PMS. SERIOUSLY. Your diet is POWERFUL - for good, or evil. Get the top ten tips here: https://lttr.ai/Wtda #hormonebalance #nomorePMS #premenstrualsyndrome

PCOS is a poorly named condition. While many of the women with PCOS do have cysts on their ovaries, some do not. As a "syndrome", PCOS manifests differently in each woman. This is why an individualized approach is so important. Not every woman with PCOS misses periods. Not every woman with PCOS grows facial hair. Not every woman with PCOS is overweight or insulin resistant. We each experience PCOS in our own way. #funfactfriday #pcosawarenessmonth

Like most of everyone else in the world, all my 2020 travel plans came to a screeching halt. Luckily in 2018, I was able to go on my DREAM trip to Italy with my love! 2021 is looking rather busy with make up plans and I'm feeling hopeful about experiencing new places with the people 'io amo'!... See more

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common conditions that I treat! It affects 1 out of every 10 women and shows up in many different ways hair loss, facial hair growth, acne, difficulty losing weight, irregular menstrual periods or infertility. Because of the many different symptoms of PCOS, an accurate diagnosis is important... The first step in diagnosis of PCOS is a thorough evaluation with your medical or natu...ropathic doctor. Share with your doctor if you have any of the symptoms found in my article on Diagnosing PCOS, found here: http://ow.ly/LZkY50BpmAg #pcos #pcosawarenessmonth #womenshealthwednesday

For women with PCOS, drinking spearmint tea (just 2 cups per day) can decrease testosterone levels compared to a placebo herbal tea. More importantly, the women in this study self-reported improvements in #hirsutism (abnormal hair growth patterns). Improvements in testosterone levels can lead to more regular ovulation in women with PCOS and decrease symptoms associated with elevated testosterone (such as acne). Spearmint tea is also delicious, inexpensive and easy for mos...t women to incorporate into their daily routines. #pcos #pcosawarenessmonth

It is important to STEP BACK when you need to... Pushing through to your ABSOLUTE limitations isn't healthy and let's face it... at this point, you probably aren't giving it your best anyway! So take that step back to rest, eat something, exercise, meditate. Take care of YOU! That thing you were stressing about can wait for you. But this time, you'll approach it with a bit more clarity.... ... #mondaymotivation #selfcare

I am FILLED with gratitude today to find out that I have been nominated for the best Naturopathic Doctor in Toronto 2020. Thank you so much for nominating me, and all the other amazing doctors in this category! We're a small profession, working hard to improve the health of our fellow Torontonians! If you'd like to vote , here's the link: http://bit.ly/voteTO2020 #readerschoice2020