Susan Gillis, Naturopathic Doctor
577 Wellington St W. M5V 1G3 Toronto, ON, Canada

You got this Just a reminder that registered health professionals are able to continue practicing with the new restrictions in Toronto. Use up those benefits before they run out Strict measures are being taken to ensure the safety of in-person visits, and virtual consults are always available.... DM to book / if you have questions #lockdownlife #naturopathicmedicine #toronto

After yesterday’s wind, summer in the fall is officially over. There are very few supplements that I recommend to almost all of my patients, however vitamin D is one of them. Our skin makes vitamin D in response to sunlight, so with the shorter, greyer days it’s vital for those living in Northern climates. Not only does it improve our mood and immunity through the winter months, Vitamin D status has also been correlated with COVID-19 severity.... Researchers in Spain found that ICU admission in COVID-19 pneumonia patients NOT taking Vitamin D was 50%, compared to only 2% of those taking Vitamin D. There were also zero deaths in the group taking vitamin D, compared to 2 deaths in the control group. Another study found that over 80% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 were deficient in Vitamin D. These findings suggest that Vitamin D supplementation significantly decreases the risk of ICU admission & severe COVID-19. I want to know: do you take Vitamin D through the months? Do you notice any changes? : @bannonmorrissy #vitamind #coronavirus #covid_19 #prevention #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoctor #toronto

I’ll be back at @saana_yoga seeing patients two weeks from today - on September 16th Virtual consults will always be available if you prefer to keep it distant, either by secure video chat or phone call To maintain the highest standards of health and safety, more buffer time will be added between patient visits to allow for thorough disinfecting, masks will be required, and the waiting room will be temporarily unavailable (come just at the time of your appointment). Questio...ns, comments or concerns, post below or DM! Also, exciting news in the pipeline about a second practice location. Stay tuned! #seeyousoon #toronto #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoctor

Cold water therapy Ever wonder why you feel so good after going for a swim in the ocean or lake? Immersion in cold water has a variety of benefits including reduced muscle soreness , improved mental and immune health and increased metabolism... If this is new to you, the best way to ease into it is with alternating hot & cold showers - 3 mins hot to 1 minute cold , always ending your shower on cold. Once you get comfortable with this you can opt for fully cold showers. This robe was seriously the most cozy thing I could ever put on my body after a long lake swim. It’s made by my good pal’s company, @pokolokoltd All their stuff is artisan made, ethically and sustainably sourced and feels so amazing on your skin. Thanks @pokolokoltd for the best robe ever ! #pokoloko #pokoliving #ethical #sustainable #cozy #postswim #muskoka

Spending the day today turning these babies into scented sachets. The first three people to comment below can have one! Why do I lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) so much? It’s been used for centuries for its calming, anti anxiety effects and is also commonly used for insomnia... Modern research backs up these traditional uses It’s gentle, beautiful and smells soo good Thanks for sharing your beautiful harvest @cattstruk #lavender #lavandula #herbalmedicine #botanicalmedicine #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoctor #toronto @ TrinityBellwoods

You’ve probably heard a million times by now that certain pre-existing conditions put you at increased risk for being hospitalized from COVID-19. Many of these conditions are considered ‘lifestyle diseases’ that are preventable through lifestyle modification. In addition to healthy sleep and regular exercise, proper nutrition can have a huge impact in preventing things like cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. Not only does proper diet improve immunity, it al...so helps prevent the chronic diseases that can increase the severity of COVID-19. If you’re interested in learning more, I’m hosting a nutrition workshop over Zoom this Sunday at 4pm. Cost is $15. Link in bio to register! : @brooklark . . . #nutrition #preventativemedicine #diseaseprevention #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoctor #toronto

Sleep hygiene = behaviours around sleep that either promote or prevent it. I’d always recommend addressing sleep hygiene before resorting to supplements or medications to improve sleep. . Avoid screens for at least an hour before bed and engage in relaxing activities that help you wind down & prepare your nervous system for sleep. Some of my faves are reading, meditation, taking a bath, restorative yoga, or anything else that makes you feel relaxed. . Your room should be ...dark , cool and quiet and should feel like a calm, safe place to fall asleep in. These seem like simple things but they all have a lot of research to show that they’re vital for sleep. . There are lots of supplements that can be helpful as well (trust me, I’ve tried them all!) I’d recommend working with an ND to find what‘s best for you. . What’s worked for you in the past for sleep? . . . : @anniespratt . #sleep #sleephygiene #rest #wellness #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoctor #toronto See more

Now offering online visits to patients in Ontario. I’m here for you . . . #telemedicine #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoctor #toronto #ontario #immunesupport