Dr. Sarah Wilson, Naturopathic Doctor
103-1225 Gardiners Road K7P0G3 Kingston, ON, Canada

Why am I not getting better? Why is my patient still struggling? The majority of the time it's because a piece of the puzzle is missing. Is there a missing chronic infection or oxidative stress that is being missed if you are focusing only on hormones?... What about a hormonal issue like low DHEAS or high insulin if you are tired, achy or in pain all of the time? Even though we are trained in silos the human body, and more and more research, is demanding integration to get results! #womenshealth #inflammation #infertility #fertilityjourney #endometriosis #hashimotosdisease #pcos #fatigue #fibromyalgia #fibroids #naturopathicmedicine

International Women's Day feels different this year. It just has a different energy, I have even seen some people saying that because of this fact they don't want to comment. But this is more important than ever.. I have seen more emotional turmoil, burn out, hormonal chaos and mental health concerns. ... Women are now being forced into being Mom's, partners, teachers, leaders, business owners and employees. With all of this they have lost their communities, support systems, self care routines. There is a LOT of grieving that has been happening! There is sacrifice in this and we have so much to appreciate all women for! We will come together in this and rise even stronger. I hope that you take care of yourself self, and all days! Sending so much hope and love

I've been keeping a secret! For a few years now I have been working with Naturopathic Doctors in my courses supporting them to deeply understand physiology, effective protocols and just to nerd out on women's health cases I have been blessed to work with the most amazing people and it is many of them that have encouraged me to take those courses to the next level, sharing research, tricky case troubleshooting, the ins and outs of lab work patterns and so much more. Up until... now I have only shared this course with those people but today it launches to everyone! I am so excited to get to know more practitioners and to work to change lives For more info check the link in my bio! #alwayslearning #researchfirst #womenshealth #naturopathicmedicine #continuingeducation #ebm

Gut bugs, hormones and metabolism. Notice a pattern yet? To my nerdy delight more and more research has been coming out to support and expand on what I have believed for years. That your gut bacteria are in the driver's seat! . Weight loss resistance (yes it is a thing, you don't just need to "try harder") is often contributed to by gut bugs through a process called metabolic endotoxemia. This is where components of the certain bacteria change hormonal function and insulin ...resistance. . Sleep/circadian rhythm changes have also been shown to both change gut bacterial levels, inflammation, hormonal health and much more. . Want to know more? . Check out episode 16 and 17 of the Advanced Women's Health podcast! #womenshealth #weightloss #sleepbetter #shiftwork #microbiome #weightlossresistance #insulin #insulinresistance #intermittentfasting #guthealth #ebm #researcher #naturopathicmedicine See more

Are you caught up on the AWH podcast? . The last few episodes we have talked about the importance of mitochondrial health for hormones, inflammation, energy, pain etcetcetc. . I could put about 1000 etcs because the mitochondria literally power every system of your body! ... . Why have I been obsessed with these little guys since day 1? . Because when you understand and treat the deep messaging systems of the body, the foundations that let everything else work, you stop taking 1000 supplements to treat symptoms! . Listen in! #womenshealth #endometriosis #pcos #mitochondria #energy #ovulation #ivf #ebm #podcastlove #healthpodcast See more

I've been keeping a secret! For a few years now I have been working with Naturopathic Doctors in my courses supporting them to deeply understand physiology, effective protocols and just to nerd out on women's health cases I have been blessed to work with the most amazing people and it is many of them that have encouraged me to take those courses to the next level, sharing research, tricky case troubleshooting, the ins and outs of lab work patterns and so much more. Up until... now I have only shared this course with those people but today it launches to everyone! I am so excited to get to know more practitioners and to work to change lives For more info check the link in my bio! #alwayslearning #researchfirst #womenshealth #naturopathicmedicine #continuingeducation #ebm

Gut bugs, hormones and metabolism. Notice a pattern yet? To my nerdy delight more and more research has been coming out to support and expand on what I have believed for years. That your gut bacteria are in the driver's seat! . Weight loss resistance (yes it is a thing, you don't just need to "try harder") is often contributed to by gut bugs through a process called metabolic endotoxemia. This is where components of the certain bacteria change hormonal function and insulin ...resistance. . Sleep/circadian rhythm changes have also been shown to both change gut bacterial levels, inflammation, hormonal health and much more. . Want to know more? . Check out episode 16 and 17 of the Advanced Women's Health podcast! #womenshealth #weightloss #sleepbetter #shiftwork #microbiome #weightlossresistance #insulin #insulinresistance #intermittentfasting #guthealth #ebm #researcher #naturopathicmedicine See more

Are you caught up on the AWH podcast? . The last few episodes we have talked about the importance of mitochondrial health for hormones, inflammation, energy, pain etcetcetc. . I could put about 1000 etcs because the mitochondria literally power every system of your body! ... . Why have I been obsessed with these little guys since day 1? . Because when you understand and treat the deep messaging systems of the body, the foundations that let everything else work, you stop taking 1000 supplements to treat symptoms! . Listen in! #womenshealth #endometriosis #pcos #mitochondria #energy #ovulation #ivf #ebm #podcastlove #healthpodcast See more

Do you have a tendency to fall back into certain patterns? Over working? Over eating? Over exercising? Over controlling? . Now more than ever we are being faced with our default behaviours. We are grieving, stressed, confined, lacking our day to day routines and lacking our normal coping behaviours and distractions. . In Season 2 Episode 4 of the Really Well Women Podcast, Heidi and I are breaking down our default patterns and helping you to identify and change yours. ... . #reallywellwomen #womenshealth #stress #routine #overdrive #workaholic See more

What do you do when you feel stuck? Stuck in a mood, a rut, a thought pattern? One of my favorite tools is to reach for essential oils. . Certain essential oils have very specific active compounds that can support mental health, digestion, immunity and so much more. I truly think that we are just coming to understand how these amazing compounds work in the body and this is exactly what Dr. Laura Hughes and I discuss in this chat. . If you are wanting to reach for something to... help you process, ground and change your state then don't miss our chat! https://www.naturopathicmentorship.com//using-essential-oi . What is your favorite state changing essential oil? #essentialoils #womenshealth #changeyourmindset #feelthefeels See more

So many of us are spiraling right now. We have been spiraling for a while actually. Self identifying as 'busy' or stressed. We are lacking sleep, self care and our bodies and hormones are showing the signs. . I see this pattern so often the Heidi and I dedicated two episodes to it on the Really Well Women podcast. . Are you on a stress spiral? Here we discuss the 10 Signs and why the heck you aren't feeling great.... . #womenshealth #stressed #hormones #menstrualhealth #digestion #fatigue #exhausted #exhaustedmommy #pmsproblems See more

Have you felt a loss of freedom? Safety? Sense of purpose? Financial stability? There is so much unspoken grief right now and just like in the death of a cherished love one we need to grieve! . In this interview, a gem for both professionals and patients, the wonderful Tammy Faulds @innertravelcoach and I discuss intangible loss and how to cope. (Link in bio!) . We also chat about why you are reaching for certain things right now.. I see you sugar, alcohol, work addictions, ...Netflix!... and what you can do instead. She also coaches my ass so don't miss it! . What are you missing right now? #grief #womenshealth #mentalhealth #corevalues #copingskills See more

Oh hey there! It has been a minute since I reintroduced myself and man oh man has this intro changed. . Over the next few weeks I am going to be updating this feed with all of the gems that have been in the works. It's a little bit business, a lotta health and most importantly I hope it serves you during this moment in time! ............... I'm a research loving Naturopathic Doctor with a passion for the connection between hormones and inflammation.... . This is at the forefront in my book Finally Lose It and my podcast, Really Well Women (Season two just launched!) . I also run a mentorship for Naturopathic Doctors and own an integrative women's health clinic in Kingston, Ontario . The most important change to my bio though, I am the mama to a spicy almost one year old baby and although I will never be a mommy blogger I will spam you with his cuteness . #introduction #womenshealth #weightlossresistance #finallyloseit #naturopathicmedicine #ebm #hormonalhealth #newmom #reallywellwomen See more

In this time of uncertainty and literal social isolation it can feel lonely and down right scary. I have been hearing from my patients that they don't know where to go for information and that they are feeling stressed out and disconnected. . We are being encouraged, and rightly so, to avoid large gatherings, keep our distance from people and practice hygiene the way it was intended to be (lol had to get that in there) wash your hands people! . In this time people aren't sure... who to talk to and are being advised not to seek out medical care unless they are quite ill because of fears of over burdening the hospital systems. . Does that mean that you are alone in your health care? Or that you cannot seek wellness during this time? Absolutely not! . I already have a robust telemedicine practice with patients from all over Ontario and we are both reminding current patients and inviting new patients to come in for immune support consults. To be clear, I am not claiming to help you to prevent or treat COVID-19. We are simply getting you healthy and supporting your general health and immunity during this time. . Email [email protected] or DM me to get booked in! . Be healthy! See more

Tomorrow is international women's day, an incredibly important day in my calendar. International Womens Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is a day to celebrate but it is also a day to raise awareness for issues that are still uniquely female. I believe that one of those issues sits in the way women engage in and are treated in the current health care system. This is my call to action. . ... 1/3 of deaths in the US are related to medical errors. 1/3! And it is not that I believe that 1/3 of doctors are not good at their jobs, it is that the system is failing patients and doctors and women are uniquely affected by this. . Did you know that women have a 50% higher risk of being given a wrong diagnosis when having a heart attack? Did you know that is takes on average 5 years to have an autoimmune condition diagnosed? That it takes a decade to be diagnosed with endometriosis? Or that it takes approximately 5 years of struggling with debilitating fatigue before it is even properly investigated? . This is time that you could be treated, time that you could be healing, but instead you are suffering. . I take this issue very personally, not only because of my medical challenges but also because I work with these women everyday. Women that are going to their medical doctors, knowing deep within their bodies that something is wrong, and getting dismissed. Women that are finally challenging the system after years, or decades, of being dismissed and getting labelled as a difficult patient. . Women are not complicated! We are intricate. We are intune with our bodies and our needs but we are not hormonal whiners and I fear that this is how many are perceived. Again, this is a failure of the medical system, and the education system. . The current medical paradigm has not been taught to properly investigate the concerns of women. Aside from the reproductive system, the diagnostic criteria for many conditions are the same for men and women. This often leaves women in the dark. Continued in comments! See more

This week is #worldbreastfeedingweek and I have truly never been more passionate about this subject. . Breastfeeding has not come easily to baby Benjamin, we have struggled with latch issues and supply issues in ways that I never expected. When he was four days old he was not gaining enough weight or wetting enough diapers so we needed to start formula. I cried so hard because as a Naturopathic Doctor I just assumed that I had prepared my body and, you know breast is best, so... I just assumed it would work out. I received so many opinions from my midwife, lactation consultant, family, my education. I was incredibly overwhelmed by the differences and I can only imagine how it must feel to my patients now. . I topped up my baby for weeks using a tube at the breast and I truly think that knowing how to do this saved my breastfeeding experience (along with herbs and medications). I still breastfeed my baby, but we also have to top him up with formula. This is not the journey I ever thought I would have but the saying #fedisbest could not be more true. . I have had to work through my fair share of grieving my experience, guilt and shame. I have felt alone and yet when I share my experiences have realized how many women have struggled silently. . As much as world breastfeeding week is meant to celebrate and promote breastfeeding (which it should) I also want to give a shout out to all of the mamas who have done everything they can to breastfeed and could not in the way they imagined. . I will share so much more about what I have learned but for now sending my love to all mamas and fed babies. See more

Welcome Benjamin! It has been a whirlwind week but we made it! . Last week Benjamin made a quick entrance into the world at the Toronto Birth Centre. ... We are both doing well and adjusting to a different way of life. . Thank you to everyone sending your words of encouragement and love. I have seen every one of them and they warm my heart! See more

Time. Is. Flying! I cannot believe that it is only a month until I am done work. As much as I have been really working to stay present in this pregnancy it is still shocking how quickly it has gone! . I will leave all of my sentimental thoughts for another post but I wanted to let current patients know that if you want a follow up before I scurry off to the land of sleepless nights and breastfeeding then book in today!

It's really hard to believe BUT I only have room in my practice for four new patients before I take a break for a few months to have a baby! . If you have been waiting to come see me now is the time! . The fine print, all new patients will have plenty of time for follow ups and lab work interpretation before I push this, hopefully little, man out. ... . Follow up spots are available for the next few months, but keep in mind all current patients, you know how long it takes to get in (sorry! I love you all for your patience!) . Can't wait to see all of you and don't worry, I will be online here and back in office later in the summer. See more

Happy New Year!! . I love, love, love this time of year because the energy is fresh and everything seems possible. It is the time of year I get most inspired, most creative and most ambitious! . That doesn't mean that I set new years resolutions though. When I even think of that word I get hives. There is so much pressure and negatively that can be associated with a resolution.... . That is why I choose to focus on a big yearly theme with monthly habits or goals. This keeps me constantly working and evolving with one focus. . So this year my word is INTENTIONAL. . With a lot of change on my horizon I want to do things with more intention, more presence and more awareness. . I want to spend intentional time with my husband, intentional down time, have intentional time to focus on my business and intentional time to do self care. . It is so easy to fly through the day and not even realize what you have accomplished or even have an intention for what you want to accomplish. It's also easy to not use the time we have to its fullest. Sound familiar? . So what do you want your 2019 to be?! . . . #newyears #freshstart #wordoftheyear #goals #intentional #present See more

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday to everyone! Juan and I have so much to be grateful for this holiday season There is no gift quite like family and ours is growing! . In the Spring is 2019 we are going to be welcoming our baby boy to the family! . As I am in full bump mode over here I am so overwhelmed with all of the love we have received. Thank you to everyone #blessed... . #babyannouncement #newbaby #babyboy #2019baby #womenshealth #pregnancy See more

Do you have a conflicted feeling about the holidays? . It can be so exciting to have time to catch up with family and reflect on the past years successes but what do you do about the food?! . Whether you are changing your intake due to a health condition or a health goal it is possible to enjoy without the panic.... Top Tips to Enjoy the Season 1) Don't deprive yourself. Do you want a piece of chocolate or cake? So long as your are not gluten, dairy or something free for health reasons then enjoy it. I tell patients I would much rather you eat a small piece of what you really want then not eat it and binge on everything else later! 2) Focus on the joy of the season. As much as it can feel like it, the holidays are not about food! They are about spending time with family, slowing down and taking care of yourself. 3) Bring a dish you want to eat. I always bring the food I want to eat - healthy, delicious and low carb. (Funny enough this normally ends up getting eaten up by everyone else!) 4) Remember that the holidays are a season but the events are only meals. If you have two holiday parties in one week that is not a free pass to eat shit for the rest of the week! You can still stay "on track". 5) Fast, if you feel good doing it. Having a big meal? Make sure you leave 12 to 16hrs between that last bite of food at night and your first bite of food in the morning. That helps to ensure that your metabolic (fat storing) hormones have time to reset. If you snack or graze your way through the holiday season you may be in perpetual fat storage mode! . In any case, enjoy your holidays and stay healthy! . #healthandwellness #healthyholidays #fasting #intermittentfasting #insulin #selflove #selfcare See more

There is a LIFE in LIFESTYLE! . Health is not about perfection, but progress. This time of year can feel especially hard to stay on track with your health goals. Especially for women who need to engage in a lower Carb diet, like women with PCOS. BUT I love when research shows that it is just the small things that can make a difference. . This recent study shows that even just a 1000 step increase per day can lower important inflammatory markers that are associated with insul...in resistance, weight gain, cardiovascular disease, hormonal imbalance and more. . So even with all of the holiday parties (and cold if you live here!) you can get to the gym, get to the mall or just walk around your office more to get the benefits! Not a free pass to live on eggnog and cake lol but it's something! . #womenshealth #weightloss #weightlossresistance #PCOS #CVD #insulinresistance #evidencebasedmedicine #ebm #research #walk See more

I can't not share this! A little Holiday spirit (+ my precious hedgie babies) :) https://www.facebook.com/erstebank.sparkasse/videos/272546250112026/

Can we love ourselves AND strive for self improvement? . This seems to be the question in a somewhat polarized world. . We have the self love camp, embracing who you are, embracing all it is that makes you you and realizing that every part of you is part of your path.... Then there is the self improvement discussion. One of striving to be better and forever being on the path to betterness. Here is the thing though, I don't think to love yourself doesn't mean that you can't want to get stronger (because you love yourself) or seek mastery in a topic (because you love yourself). The same is true of self improvement, you can strive to be more from a place of love or criticism. You get to choose that. . So today, no matter what path you are on, or if you wander, just take a look at your motivation for action or in action. We don't need more polarity, we need more women loving and living their best lives!! . #selflove #selfimprovement #womenshealth #selfdevelopment #mindset #motivation See more

What type of Naturopathic Doctor are you? . I get asked this question all of the time and it can be hard to answer! Over the years though I have come to realize that as much as I love the traditional side of natural medicine I am a research nerd! I love nothing more than seeing the literature match up with my patients symptoms.... I get so stoked when a new article comes out that puts the last piece of the puzzle together to connect all of the dots for a patients case. I literally wait for a weekly email to come into my email box that updates my on all of the latest research articles of the week! . So this is me! Sitting in front my computer, spending hours combing the medical literature, loving life because I get to help my patients change their lives and understand their bodies! #evidencebasedmedicine #ebm #researchnerd #womenshealth #naturopathicmedicine #thisisme See more

Gotta love Naturopathic jokes!

I'm so glad to see this make the mainstream news! Gosh I love research!! https://www.bbc.com/news/health-46050744#

When it comes to supporting weight fiber can seem so simple but it is so powerful! . What are the functions of fiber? Yes it can keep you full but it also.. Changes gut hormones and gut bacteria to lower insulin levels... Helps with detoxification Supports proper estrogen levels Keeps your digestive system moving along . Check out my latest blog for more research on how fiber changes your weight loss potential! https://www.sarahwilsonnd.com/blog/fiber-weight-loss . #womenshealth #weightloss #weightlossresistance #naturopathicmedicine #insulinresistance #insulin #fiber #digestion #estrogen #detox See more

New research suggests that having proper glutathione levels supports the correction of vitamin D deficiency. . Did you know that almost all Canadians are deficient in vitamin D? -Vitamin D controls your immune function and supports bone health and mental health .... Glutathione is the bodies master antioxidant. Supporting proper glutathione levels is indicated in almost every autoimmune, inflammatory and Menstrual health condition. . These two are so critical to support each other but also to support women's health!! . #womenshealth #mentalhealth #glutathione #autoimmunedisease #autoimmune #hashimotos #PCOS #endometriosis #vitamind See more

You never have to apologize for wanting to be healthy!! . At this time of year I hear so many women apologizing for coming to see me. "I'm really not unhealthy, I just have benefits." "I hope it's okay that I am asking, but I want to feel better." "I know I should be grateful that I don't have a disease...." . Its okay to want your hormones balanced, to want to have less bloating, to want more energy, to want to be at your best! We have a disease based model of healthcare so ...for some reason we are made to believe it is wrong to want to be healthy! . Be healthy today! Be your best and ask for your best. You deserve it! . #healthinspiration #inspirationalquotes #womenshealth #hormonalhealth #hormonebalance #digestive #motivation #beyourbestyou See more

Fall is my favorite time of year! The colours, the weather and the food! (Brussel sprouts anyone?!) . What are your favorite fall recipes?! . One of mine I am craving recently:... Oven roasted Brussel sprouts with balsamic vinegar, walnuts, salt and pepper and topped with caramelized onions. . #fallrecipes #fallintofood #brusselsprouts #Veggies See more

It always starts with belief!

Let's talk about Graves disease. . Graves is an autoimmune thyroid condition that causes your thyroid hormones to be high, meaning hyperactive. This can be a life threatening condition in which a racing heart, weight loss, tremors, anxiety, sleep issues and many other symptoms are common. . What is not always common though is testing of and management of thyroid Antibodies, the cause of the disease. As much as endocrinologists and doctors may not believe antibodies can be low...ered research and my personal patient experience suggest otherwise! . This research study shows you that if your antibodies are not managed in Graves then it is much more common for there to be a poor reaction to medications. . Let's aim for immune health is all autoimmune conditions! Not just symptom management! . #gravesdisease #autoimmunedisease #autoimmune #thyroid #thyroidhealth #evidencebasedmedicine #ebm #research #functionalmedicine #womenshealth #naturopathicmedicine See more

A little gratitude for what our bodies can do! We can walk, lift, push, run, dance. So often we dread exercise or find we can't make time for it but by changing your mindset about it you can change your success with it!. So let's focus on what we can do, take one step towards getting more active! What do you love about your current routine? . #strong #gymlife #exercisemotivation #movementforhealth #moveyourbody #womenshealth #healthandwellness

The Menstrual Cycle 101- What causes a period and cramping? | Women's Health | Hormone balance | Toronto Naturopath

The reminder that we all need at some point in time! . #womenshealth #mentalhealth #selflove #boundariesarehealthy #loveyourseldfirst #inspirationalquotes

Ovarian aging and fertility concerns are becoming more and more prevalent. Fears around fertility are also extremely common. . One of my favourite tools for preconception support and fertility support is antioxidants. . Antioxidants, from food and supplements such as melatonin, can decrease inflammation, improve egg quality, support immune health and hormonal health.... . This research article is one of many that support these functions. . #naturalhealth #fertility #eggquality #naturalfertility #makingbabies #periodsupport #hormonalhealth #antioxidants #melatonin #research #ebm #evidencebasedmedicine See more

Have you heard of reverse T3? Did you know that this key test can tell you about the health of your thyroid and your body? It is also not included in most thyroid panels! . What are the symptoms of high rT3? . They are the same as hypothyroidism because rT3 blocks active thyroid hormone T3 from being made and working properly!... - fatigue - slow metabolism - hair loss - mood changes - constipation - dry skin - brain fog Etc . What increases rT3? . Insulin, blood sugar regulation, infection, Inflammation, stress, nutrient deficiencies and low calorie diets can all increase reverse T3! . Have you had yours tested? #thyroidhealth #reverset3 #inflammation #insulin #infection #chronicdisease #thyroid #hashimotos #hashimotoshealing See more

The Menstrual Cycle 101- Common Period Questions, Answered | Women's Health | Toronto Naturopath | Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND

I am so grateful for the support I got yesterday from everyone who helped out with and came to my book launch! . I am especially grateful for this man who has put up with me throughout the writing process, who helped stuff grab tags, design posters and who fluttered all over yesterday taking care of business. How did I get so lucky to have a husband like this?! . #finallyloseit #loseitbook #womenshealth #weightloss #husbandsofinstagram #booklaunch #grateful

Does lack of sleep give you belly fat? | Women's Health | Metabolism | Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND