Thornhill Naturopathic Health Clinic

Thornhill Naturopathic Health Clinic Welcome to Thornhill Naturopathic Health Clinic, a premier wellness center, located in the heart of historical Thornhill.

We offer natural treatments including: acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, herbal medicine, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, physical medicine, Bio-identical hormones,intravenous therapy, hydrotherapy, massage therapy and Reiki Naturopathic Medicine is a primary health care system that combines natural healing wisdom with modern scientific research to offer a holistic, safe and gentle approach to health care. We combine our passion for natural healing therapies with our expertise in environmental medicine to provide a unique approach to addressing your health concerns

Is it really IBS…or just a misdiagnosed gut imbalance? Let’s break this down 👇IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is often a ...
11/19/2025

Is it really IBS…or just a misdiagnosed gut imbalance? Let’s break this down 👇

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is often a default diagnosis when doctors can't pinpoint a cause for bloating, pain, constipation, or diarrhea. But IBS isn’t a root cause, it’s a collection of symptoms.
And here’s what might actually be behind it:

• SIBO: an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine that creates gas, bloating, and motility issues
• Candida: yeast overgrowth triggered by sugar, antibiotics, or stress
• Parasites: yes, even in developed countries. They’re more common than you think
• Food sensitivities: that activate inflammation and wreck your gut lining

Functional medicine uses advanced testing to identify what’s really going on, so you don’t have to play guessing games with your health. We can help!

Wellness doesn’t have to be a checklist of high-effort rituals. It doesn’t have to take over your life. Some of the most...
11/18/2025

Wellness doesn’t have to be a checklist of high-effort rituals. It doesn’t have to take over your life. Some of the most powerful healing work comes from doing less, but doing it consistently.

Start here:

🍽 Eat enough real food (with protein at every meal)
💤 Prioritize deep sleep
📉 Stabilize blood sugar
🧠 Support your nervous system daily (walks > workouts, breath > burnout)

That’s it. That’s the baseline.

When you focus on the foundations, everything else works better and feels lighter. If wellness feels like a second job, let’s simplify it. Book your consultation today.

Craving sweets 24/7? Constantly reaching for snacks? You’re not undisciplined. You’re likely underfed. Especially on pro...
11/18/2025

Craving sweets 24/7? Constantly reaching for snacks? You’re not undisciplined. You’re likely underfed. Especially on protein.

When you skip protein at breakfast or snack on carbs all day, your blood sugar crashes, and your body sends you an SOS in the form of cravings.

Here’s what protein does that helps stop the craving spiral:

🔹 Balances blood sugar so you don’t crash and binge
🔹 Helps you feel full + stable longer
🔹 Provides amino acids that support neurotransmitters (aka mood, focus, motivation)
🔹 Reduces the “stress” signal that triggers emotional eating

Aiming for 25–30g of protein at each meal can be a game changer, especially for women.

If you're constantly getting sick, fighting off digestive issues, or can’t seem to shake fatigue, your immune system mig...
11/17/2025

If you're constantly getting sick, fighting off digestive issues, or can’t seem to shake fatigue, your immune system might be suppressed, and it almost always starts in the gut.

Here's where garlic comes in:

🦠 It's naturally antimicrobial, helping reduce bad bacteria without destroying all your good gut flora.
🧫 It’s antiviral, which can help stop that "on the edge of getting sick" feeling before it turns into a full-blown infection.
🔥 It's anti-inflammatory, which supports your immune system at a foundational level — not just symptom control.
🌿 It also supports detoxification, helping your liver clear out toxins that can drain your energy.

For prevention include raw or lightly cooked garlic daily in meals. For active support: chop 1 clove, let it rest 10 minutes (to activate allicin), then swallow like a pill (don’t chew!)
Or go for an aged garlic extract supplement, especially if raw garlic bothers your stomach.

Bone loss isn’t just a menopause problem. It starts earlier and estrogen is the key.Here’s what most women aren’t told:🔻...
11/17/2025

Bone loss isn’t just a menopause problem. It starts earlier and estrogen is the key.

Here’s what most women aren’t told:

🔻 Estrogen helps protect and maintain bone density
🔻 As estrogen declines (even in your late 30s!), bone loss accelerates
🔻 This can lead to silent conditions like osteopenia or osteoporosis, even before menopause hits

Common signs of low estrogen impacting bone health:

• Frequent joint pain
• Height loss
• Early dental issues
• Family history of fractures

Don't wait for a fracture to address your bones. We can look at your hormones, nutrient status, gut health, and inflammation to build strong bones before they break!

It’s easy to blame stress or poor sleep, but if everyday tasks feel harder than they should, there may be more to the st...
11/16/2025

It’s easy to blame stress or poor sleep, but if everyday tasks feel harder than they should, there may be more to the story.

Adult inattentive ADHD often hides behind symptoms like:

• Chronic forgetfulness
• Mental fatigue
• Disorganization
• Trouble starting or finishing tasks

📘 Check out the email to uncover what inattentive-type ADHD really looks like, and how to move forward with clarity.

If your joints ache and your sleep is shallow, your inflammation bucket may be overflowing.Try sipping 1–2 oz of tart ch...
11/16/2025

If your joints ache and your sleep is shallow, your inflammation bucket may be overflowing.

Try sipping 1–2 oz of tart cherry juice about 1 hour before bed. It’s naturally rich in melatonin and anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that reduce inflammation and support recovery.

Bonus? It supports sleep quality, not just quantity, especially helpful for those with perimenopause, autoimmunity, or chronic fatigue.

If you’re constantly distracted, mentally foggy, or struggling to follow through, there’s a chance you’re dealing with i...
11/15/2025

If you’re constantly distracted, mentally foggy, or struggling to follow through, there’s a chance you’re dealing with inattentive-type ADHD.

This often-missed form doesn’t always come with hyperactivity, which is why so many adults (especially women) go undiagnosed for years. Instead, it looks like forgetfulness, disorganization, procrastination, and emotional burnout.

💡 Want to know what’s really going on beneath the surface? Read the email to explore the signs of adult ADHD, and what you can do about it.

Let’s play a quick game. If you could get rid of ONE of these symptoms for good… which one would you choose?They might s...
11/15/2025

Let’s play a quick game. If you could get rid of ONE of these symptoms for good… which one would you choose?

They might seem like separate issues, but we often find they all stem from the same core imbalances:
🦠 Gut dysfunction
📉 Blood sugar swings
🧠 Cortisol overload
🛌 Poor sleep and recovery

So the symptom you’d choose to eliminate? Might actually point to where your body’s asking for help.

👇 Drop your answer in the comments!

A drop in blood sugar at night, or a premature spike in cortisol, can activate your nervous system and jolt you awake. T...
11/14/2025

A drop in blood sugar at night, or a premature spike in cortisol, can activate your nervous system and jolt you awake. This is especially common if you eat too late, skip meals, or are under chronic stress.

Your body interprets these imbalances as threats, kicking on your “alert mode” when you should be in deep sleep.

In our latest email, we explain how to spot the signs, test for imbalances, and rebalance your blood sugar and stress hormones for deeper, uninterrupted sleep.

Most people assume snoring is something that only affects men, or that it’s harmless. But here’s what most women don’t r...
11/14/2025

Most people assume snoring is something that only affects men, or that it’s harmless. But here’s what most women don’t realize: snoring can be a silent sign of hormonal imbalance, especially after age 35.

In women, snoring is often a subtle but serious indicator of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition where your breathing is briefly interrupted throughout the night.

When this happens, it can:
🔹 Spike your cortisol levels
🔹 Disrupt your blood sugar and insulin sensitivity
🔹 Worsen perimenopause and PMS symptoms
🔹 Increase brain fog, anxiety, and fatigue

If you wake up tired, even after 7–8 hours of sleep, or if your energy crashes by mid-afternoon, your sleep quality might be the issue, not your routine.

Let’s be honest…😔 You’re tired but wired.😔 You snap at little things.😔 You hold back tears until you’re alone.😔 You smil...
11/13/2025

Let’s be honest…

😔 You’re tired but wired.
😔 You snap at little things.
😔 You hold back tears until you’re alone.
😔 You smile and say “I’m okay”… because it feels easier than explaining.

Suppressing your emotions is not resilience, it’s a nervous system coping mechanism, and your body keeps the score.

Stress hormones stay high. Digestion suffers. Sleep declines. Healing stalls.

True healing isn’t just about labs and supplements. It’s also about rewiring stress patterns, breathwork + vagus nerve support, and nervous system regulation

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12 A Centre Street
Markham, ON
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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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