Du La

Du La Toronto Naturopathic Doctor, TCM Practitioner, Acupuncturist with focus in Women's and Kid's Health.

03/18/2026

A lot of people ask me if I am gluten-intolerant because they notice I share a lot of gluten-free recipes and the answer is no.

This is why we choose to eat mostly gluten-free in our household even though none of us are gluten intolerant. In addition to the examples listed, sourdough bread is a wonderful low gluten option.
�The other reason is, paying attention to how much gluten-we eat at home allows us to be more flexible when we go out and eat socially.

I’ll share some more information on food sensitivities, “leaky gut”, food sensitivity testing and common symptoms of food sensitivities such as acne, hair loss, autoimmune flares and weight gain in the coming weeks.

SAVE THIS AND FOLLOW ALONG! 💛💛💛

03/12/2026

When a visit to the gym isn’t just a workout but a gateway to life lessons.

Thank you for always setting the tone for our workouts. For the thoughtful cues and reminders. And the music! Always a vibe.

And here’s to being present and getting in the right head space for life.

(And a huge shoutout to ALL the coaches at ! For your attention, care and heart! 🖤💛)

03/09/2026

It’s not easy to change your habits or adopt a new behaviour but it does not take as long as you think.

The key is to get started and keep going. 👊🏾👊🏽👊🏼

Hope this simple little story reminds you that you can do it.

Set a goal of 3 months, chunk it out to one month mini goals and let’s see where you are by June. Deal? 💛

xo

03/09/2026

Feeling all the feels this International Women’s Day.🥹

Especially at a time when being a woman can feel like a liability in parts of the world. As basic rights are stripped from our sisters, as women’s bodies are politicized and weaponized, and as we collectively hold the stories and trauma of survivors, the strength of womanhood feels more important than ever.

As women, we gather. We come together. We care for each other. We listen. We nurture. We have the strength to lift and the vulnerability to be lifted.

I’m so grateful for every sisterhood, circle, hive, collective, and crew I’ve had the privilege of being part of.

Happy International Women’s Day.
�I celebrate you—your strength, your courage, and your resilience. 💛💛💛

Jonah and I are so proud of our team for doing this work.One of our goals as leaders in medicine is to make health educa...
02/24/2026

Jonah and I are so proud of our team for doing this work.

One of our goals as leaders in medicine is to make health education accessible — because when you understand your body, you can better advocate for yourself in a system where your voice and experience influences your health care.

In past years, we have hosted free webinars on Understanding Perimenopause, Chinese Medicine and Perimenopause, Executive burnout, Natural Flu Clinic, and the 4 pillars of Kids Health.

This year, we’re committed to continuing with our Hormone Intelligence Series and offering an educational webinar every 2 months. They will be online, free of charge and completely accessible to everyone!

To kick things off, .naturopath , ND and I will be helping you decode PCOS.

Understanding PCOS: Weight. Cycles. Hormones. Real Answers.
📅 Feb 27th, 12 –1 PM
We’ll cover:
🌿What PCOS really is (and isn’t)
🌿How to properly diagnose
🌿The 4 subtypes of PCOS
🌿Evidence-based naturopathic treatment options

There’s still space so please share this with anyone who may benefit from understanding PCOS better!

Going forward, we’re excited to dine into PMS/PMDD, Teen Period Health and much more!

💬 Is there a topic you’d love us to cover next? Drop it in the comments!

Life has a beautiful way of working out. After months of waiting in a refugee camp to be sponsored to the United States,...
02/21/2026

Life has a beautiful way of working out.

After months of waiting in a refugee camp to be sponsored to the United States, my dad finally gave up and said we are going to the next country that agrees to take all of us.

That country was Canada. 🇨🇦

Today is our anniversary for arriving in Canada and we are forever grateful.

Thank you to the wonderful people at the Strathroy United Church and Bethel Baptist Church for sponsoring a number of families from Vietnam, including mine.

Not only did they provide us a safe passage to a new life, our sponsor family came over regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. They sourced beds from the local hospital (I remember thinking our beds were so cool because the head of the bed would go up and down), blankets to keep us warm (green army blankets with ties in the corners that made the best forts) and winter coats during our first winter.

This photo was taken in our first home in Strathroy and I have no doubt our sponsor family provided us with all the clothes on our backs. I particularly loved that yellow jumper and it might be the sole reason why yellow is my favourite colour to this day. 💛

I hope one day I’ll be able to reconnect with our sponsor family and thank them as an adult.

02/16/2026

“The Year of the Fire Horse can reshape us and how we define freedom, purpose and courage. It pushes us out of comfort zones not to destabilize us, but to realign our lives with deeper truth.”

Do not get trampled by the high energy of the year by following these simple steps.

SAVE THIS AND REVIST THIS ONCE A MONTH TO HAVE A TRULY TRANSFORMATIVE YEAR. 🔥🐎

This is not a quiet year.

“The Fire Horse brings heat to motion and speed to intention. It amplifies energy that wants to move, break free, and expand.

That can feel exhilarating—but also destabilizing. Knowing how to work with this energy, rather than against it, will be crucial.

Start with what you have been hesitating over. Choose initiatives that require commitment and bravery, not endless optimization.

Channel energy in to movement and expansion. Movement helps prevent the Fire Horse energy from turning into anxiety or frustration.When you feel restless, don’t suppress it—redirect it into purposeful motion.

Trust intuition but pair it with action. Fire Horse years heighten instinct. You may sense decisions before you can logically explain them. Rather than dismissing intuition, test it through small, decisive actions.

DON’T: Force Stability Where It No Longer Exists.
If you’re exhausted from “holding things together,” it may be time to let them evolve—or end.

DON’T: Confuse Speed With Direction. Momentum is powerful; aim it deliberately.

DON’T: Ignore the Cost of Overextension. Build rest into movement. Sustainable momentum beats dramatic burnout.”

Thank you to the Commonwealth magazine for this incredible guide to The Year of the Fire Horse. If you would like to read the whole article, DM me and I will send you link.

♥️🧧Gong Hai Fat Choy my dear friends.
From your Fire Dragon.🔥🐲🐉

02/15/2026

As a clinic co-owner of a busy naturopathic practice, a mom to two amazing teens, and someone with big goals and passions beyond work and parenting… I could fill every minute of my day from sunrise to bedtime.

And honestly? Most of 2025 has been beautifully full — work, workouts, family time, responsibilities.

But I’ve always left a little space for spontaneity.

One of my absolute favourite spontaneous joys?
Meeting a friend for coffee or matcha with no big agenda. Just connection, presence, giggles and good coffee (or matcha).

It’s one of the sweetest ways I spend my time.

Thank you yo my dear for saying yes to our Love Day hang at a favourite local spot .ca . It filled my cup to the brim! 💛💛

So this weekend, I invite you to leave a little room in your schedule.

Say yes to the unplanned coffee.
Take the long way home.
Text the friend.

Your heart, your spirit, and your soul will thank you. ✨
xo

02/04/2026

🧠Pause your scroll — this matters.
Research suggests 45–72% of dementia may be preventable.

I want to shout out my patients in their 70s and 80s who inspire me daily.
They get it:
✔️ Brain health
✔️ Mobility
✔️ Consistency

They’ve made these priorities for decades — and it shows.

Some of them started this work in their 50s with me and are now reaping the benefits. Stronger bodies. Sharper minds. More independence.

And if you’re in your 40s or 50s and don’t yet have a plan for your brain?
This is your sign.

🧠 The earlier you start, the greater the impact on how you age.

From cognitive stimulation to targeted physical training to functional supplements, there’s so much you can do — now.

We’re here to help you build a plan your future self will thank you for.
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This incredible salad is my new favourite!It’s a combo of random things I had in my fridge that happened to work extreme...
11/26/2025

This incredible salad is my new favourite!

It’s a combo of random things I had in my fridge that happened to work extremely well together.

First, you must make the , 5 star recipe: Sheet-Pan Feta with Chickpeas and Tomatoes. While making that, you also roast a bunch of peppers. Once they are both ready, you simply add the two to a bed of baby arugula, tear some fresh basil leaves and sprinkle with chili paper flakes. Then finish with a drizzle with your best extra virgin olive oil.

OMG, you’ve done it. All the flavours of pizza (according to my office manager Calyn) with naturopath-approved incredients!

SAVE THIS RECIPE AND ENJOY!

For the Sheet-Pan Feta with Chickpeas and Tomatoes, you need:
3 cups of cooked chickpeas, drained, rinsed and shaken dry
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1 shallot, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp chili pepper flakes
pinch of salt
2 blocks of goat’s or sheep’s milk feta (6 - 8 ounces), crumbled into large chunks

For the Roasted Peppers, you need:
4 yellow, orange and/or red peppers, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil

For the rest of the salad, you need:
5 oz of baby arugula
a few sprigs of fresh basil
pinch of chilli pepper flakes
2 - 3 tbsp of your best extra virgin olive oil

First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Place all your ingredients for the Sheet Pan Feta dish on a sheet pan and mix well.

Roast until feta and tomatoes are soft, around 30 minutes.

Place all your sliced peppers on a separate sheet pain. Add evoo and mix well.

Roast until soft and charred, around 15 minutes.

Then add your roasted ingredients to a large bed of arugula, torn basil leaves, chilli pepper flakes and your best quality olive oil.

Mix well then serve or enjoy right away.

Or keep all the ingredients in the fridge and warm the roasted dishes up and prepare the salad one bowl at a time when you’re hungry!

Buon appetito! 💛

This moment - your current experience, thoughts, feelings, imperfections - is already part of “the way.”. In simpler ter...
11/17/2025

This moment - your current experience, thoughts, feelings, imperfections - is already part of “the way.”.

In simpler terms, you are already on the path you’re seeking.

Stop searching for a “better” version of yourself before you allow yourself to be enough.

Meaning, peace, or awakening is found by being fully present in this moment. 💛

One of the most common questions I get is: “How do I fuel my kids for all their activities?”My answer is always the same...
11/12/2025

One of the most common questions I get is: “How do I fuel my kids for all their activities?”My answer is always the same — with REAL food! 🍎🥕

Whole, nourishing foods give kids the energy, focus, and strength they need to learn, play, and grow. One of my all-time favourite ways to do this is with ‘s Superhero Muffins — packed with veggies, oats, and good fats to keep them going strong. These muffins are nutritionally superior to any store-bought muffin, protein bar or granola bar!

They’re easy to make, kid-approved, and perfect for busy mornings or on-the-go snacks. Because when we feed our kids real food, we’re helping them feel their best — inside and out. 💪✨

SAVE AND SHARE THIS GLUTEN-FREE DAIRY-FREE RECIPE!

Ingredients
* 2 cups almond meal
* 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gf)
* 2 tsp ground cinnamon
* ½ tsp ground nutmeg
* 1 tsp baking soda
* ½ tsp fine sea salt
* ½ cup walnuts
* 3 eggs
* 1 cup grated apple (about 1 apple)
* 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 small carrots), peeled
* 6 Tbsp coconut oil (replaced unsalted butter with coconut oil)
* 1/3 cup honey (reduced from 1/2 cup in original recipe)
* 1/3 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation
Position a rack in the center of the oven.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Coconut oil or line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper muffin cups.

In a large bowl, combine the almond meal, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and walnuts, raisins or chocolate chips (if using).

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, apple, carrot, melted coconut oil and honey. Add to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each to the brim.

Bake until the muffins are nicely browned on top and a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 18 - 20 minutes or so. Allow muffins to cool before enjoying.

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