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Why the weight keeps coming back — and what actually helps
Quick read: If you've lost weight before only to watch it return, the problem probably isn't discipline. From a naturopathic perspective, weight that won't budge is often a signal — from your hormones, your gut, your stress levels, or your sleep — that something underneath needs attention first. Once we find and support that root cause, weight loss tends to stop being a fight and starts becoming a natural result of a body that's working the way it's supposed to. Why most diet
Emilie Houde
Jul 215 min read


Nutrition Science Why End-of-School Burnout Might Be More About Protein Than You Think
By this point in the school year, many parents are noticing the same thing:Children are exhausted. Teachers are exhausted. Teenagers seem mentally “checked out.” Concentration is harder, emotions are bigger, motivation is lower, and energy crashes happen constantly. And while stress, screen time, lack of sleep, and overstimulation absolutely play a role, there’s one factor I see over and over again in clinic that often gets overlooked: Many children and teenagers are simply n
Emilie Houde
May 285 min read


Baby-Led Weaning: Trusting Your Baby’s Natural Abilities
Over the past few years, Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) has become increasingly popular among families — and honestly, I completely understand why ☺️ This approach is based on a very simple but powerful idea: babies are born with a natural ability to recognize their own nutritional needs. From the very first hours of life, newborns instinctively know how to search for the breast, latch, feed at their own pace, and communicate when they are hungry or full. That innate connection with
Emilie Houde
May 105 min read


Seasonal Allergies: Why Your Immune System Reacts—And How to Support It Naturally
Every spring and fall, countless people start to feel that familiar tickle in the throat, the heavy head, the itchy eyes, the fatigue, and the congestion that just won’t quit. Seasonal allergies—also known as allergic rhinitis—aren’t just a nuisance. They are a sign that your immune system is working overtime. But here's the truth most people don’t hear: seasonal allergies are not simply a “pollen problem.” They reflect a deeper conversation happening between your immune syst
Emilie Houde
Feb 264 min read


Gut Feeling: How Your Digestion, Hormones & Skin Are All Talking to Each Other
Let’s be real — we’ve all blamed our skin at some point. “Ugh, must be the chocolate.” “Maybe it’s my hormones again...” But what if I told you that the issue might not be your skin at all… but your gut? That’s right — your belly is doing way more than just digesting your lunch. It’s also having full-on conversations with your hormones, your nervous system, your immune cells… and yes, your skin. Welcome to the gut-skin-hormone triangle. It’s more connected than you think. The
Emilie Houde
Feb 134 min read


It’s Baby-Making Time! Are You Struggling to Conceive?
Approximately one in six people have experienced infertility at some stage in their lives, globally 1 . While some studies suggest this trend has plateaued, the scientific community remains divided. However, one thing is certain: environmental endocrine disruptors play a significant role in fertility challenges. The evidence is clear. So, does this mean that detoxif ication before trying to conceive might help? Let’s dive into it. The Invisible Load of Toxins Every day, we’r
Emilie Houde
Feb 133 min read


Cold & Flu Everywhere? Here’s How to Boost Your Immunity Naturally
Have you noticed how EVERYONE around seems to be sick right now? I swear, I hear little kids coughing from every direction, noses running like faucets, and friends canceling plans because they feel too awful to leave the house. It’s that time of year again—cold and flu season is in full swing! But don’t worry, I’ve got some tried-and-true immune-boosting tricks that have kept me and my family strong over the years. Let’s dive in because nobody has time to be stuck in bed when
Emilie Houde
Dec 16, 20255 min read


Endocrine Disruptors: The Silent Saboteurs of Our Hormonal Health
If there’s one thing I see way too often in my practice, it’s young girls getting their periods way too early. I’m talking about 8-year-olds already experiencing menstruation, which is NOT normal. Our bodies are wired to follow a natural rhythm, and when something throws off our hormones to this extent, we need to stop and ask: what is happening? And let’s be real—as women, we are constantly told that our hormonal struggles are "normal." You have horrible PMS that keeps you
Emilie Houde
Dec 10, 20254 min read
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