Andrea Gri, Naturopathic Doctor

Andrea Gri, Naturopathic Doctor Naturopathic doctor who focuses her practice on women's hormonal and metabolic health.

Dr. Gri, ND is a licensed naturopathic physician with a passion for promoting health, wellness and integrative medicine. As a clinician, she focuses her practice on fertility, nutrition, weight loss, and women’s health. Her goal is to inspire, motivate, and empower others to make positive lifestyle choices in order to live well and achieve their best state of health.

03/25/2026

Try this for a week and see how you feel.

Many women notice better energy, fewer cravings, and more stable appetite just from starting the day with enough protein.

Small shifts can make a big difference!

Nutrition after 40 isn’t just about what to remove.It’s about what to add.Instead of thinking:“I shouldn’t eat pizza…”Tr...
03/23/2026

Nutrition after 40 isn’t just about what to remove.
It’s about what to add.

Instead of thinking:
“I shouldn’t eat pizza…”

Try:
“Can I add a salad, some veggies, or extra chicken on the side?”

Instead of:
“This breakfast isn’t healthy…”

Try:
“What could I add to make this more filling?”
(more protein, more fibre, more real food)

Instead of:
“I need to eat less at dinner…”

Try:
“Did I eat enough earlier today?”

When you give your body what it needs, things often balance out naturally.

Less restriction.
More support.

💾 Save this as a reminder: sometimes the answer isn’t less food.
It’s better fuel.

03/20/2026

Cravings often feel stronger in perimenopause, and it’s not about willpower.

Hormone shifts can affect blood sugar, sleep, stress response, and appetite regulation, which all influence hunger and cravings.

Support for cravings in perimenopause often starts with:
✔️ regular meals�✔️ enough protein and fibre�✔️ better sleep�✔️ stress regulation�✔️ daily movement
�📩 DM me if you want support with cravings, hormones, and metabolism in perimenopause.

Cravings aren’t random.They’re often connected to patterns in blood sugar, hormones, sleep, stress, and how full your da...
03/18/2026

Cravings aren’t random.

They’re often connected to patterns in blood sugar, hormones, sleep, stress, and how full your day has been.

Instead of going straight to guilt, restriction, or trying to “be good,” try pausing long enough to ask a few questions.

Am I actually hungry?
Am I tired?
Did I eat enough earlier?
Am I stressed, premenstrual, or overstimulated?
Do I just need a break?

Sometimes the answer is food.
Sometimes it’s rest, water, fresh air, or a moment to reset.

The goal isn’t perfect eating.
It’s learning to notice patterns sooner so you can respond in a way that actually supports your body.

💾 Save this for the next time a craving hits.

Most women I work with assume that cravings mean they did something wrong.Not enough willpower.Not enough discipline.Too...
03/16/2026

Most women I work with assume that cravings mean they did something wrong.

Not enough willpower.
Not enough discipline.
Too much stress eating.

But cravings are often your body trying to tell you something.

Sometimes it’s physical:
• not enough protein
• not enough fibre
• long gaps between meals
• poor sleep
• blood sugar swings

Sometimes it’s nervous system related:
• you haven’t taken a break all day
• you’re overstimulated
• you’re tired but still pushing
• you need a pause, not more food

And sometimes it’s emotional:
• you need comfort
• connection
• rest
• a moment to yourself

Rather than seeing cravings as a problem to fight, what would change if you saw them as a signal to understand?

Less guilt.
Less white-knuckling.
More clarity about what your body actually needs.

✨ The solution usually isn’t more restriction or tighter control.
More often, it comes from pausing long enough to notice what your body actually needs, physically, mentally, or emotionally.

Sometimes that’s food.
Sometimes it’s rest.
Sometimes it’s a break in the middle of a full day.

Do your cravings tend to show up more when you’re tired, stressed, or rushing all day?

Not because I didn’t eat enough.Not because I need more willpower.Usually it’s because I haven’t paused all day.On the d...
03/13/2026

Not because I didn’t eat enough.
Not because I need more willpower.

Usually it’s because I haven’t paused all day.

On the days when life feels full, I tend to keep pushing.
One more task.
One more email.
One more thing to check off the list.

And that’s often when the cravings show up.

Sometimes cravings are physical.
You may need more protein, fibre, or water.

But sometimes cravings are a message from your nervous system that you need something else:
a break
a breath
a moment to reset
a chance to turn inward instead of pushing forward

I’m learning that even a short pause can change how I feel.

A few slow breaths.
Stepping outside.
Looking up from the screen.

The pause helps me settle. And when my mind and body settles, the cravings usually do too.

Small pauses matter more than we think.

✨ Do you notice more cravings on the days you don’t stop?

One shift researchers have observed during perimenopause is a drop in daily movement.On average, women take about 3,000 ...
03/13/2026

One shift researchers have observed during perimenopause is a drop in daily movement.

On average, women take about 3,000 fewer steps per day during this stage of life.

That reduction can influence:
• metabolism
• insulin sensitivity
• mood and mental health
• energy levels
• abdominal fat storage

The encouraging part is that small changes make a real difference.

Adding just 2,000 steps per day (about a 20-minute walk) can improve cardiovascular health, sleep, and metabolic function.

With warmer weather returning, this is a great time to rebuild the walking habit.

Progress doesn’t require perfection.
It often starts with something simple.

👇 What’s your favourite way to get extra steps in?

In honour of International Women’s Day, our clinic is hosting a Spread the Love Care Drive.We are collecting everyday es...
03/11/2026

In honour of International Women’s Day, our clinic is hosting a Spread the Love Care Drive.

We are collecting everyday essentials that many women and girls go without, including:
• pads
• tampons
• shampoo
• conditioner
• deodorant

If you are able, consider adding one or two items to your next grocery run and dropping them off at the clinic.

📍 Donations can be dropped off until March 31.

Thank you for helping us spread the love. 💛

I’m 42, in early perimenopause, and most days feeling great.And I want this for other women too.One thing I’ve noticed a...
03/09/2026

I’m 42, in early perimenopause, and most days feeling great.
And I want this for other women too.

One thing I’ve noticed as I get older is that I seem to be getting happier.
A big part of that comes from caring less about what other people think and leaning more into my own values.

Right now, one of my biggest personal health goals is simple:
to stay strong and active.

Not just for today, but for the future.

Strength supports my energy and mental health, helps me keep up with my girls, and feels like a daily deposit into my long-term health and independence.

Here’s to strong women, supportive communities, and aging with confidence.

Happy International Women’s Day. 💛



Research shows that every extra 2,000 steps a day (about a 20-minute walk) is linked to meaningful improvements in metab...
03/07/2026

Research shows that every extra 2,000 steps a day (about a 20-minute walk) is linked to meaningful improvements in metabolic health.

The best part?
The benefits appear linear, meaning every additional step helps.

With the warmer weather finally on the horizon this weekend, it's the perfect time to get outside and add a few extra steps to your day!

💾 Save this as your reminder that movement doesn’t have to be extreme to matter.

03/03/2026

In honour of International Women’s Day, this month our clinic is hosting a Spread the Love Care Drive 🤍

We’re collecting everyday essentials that many women and girls go without:�• pads�• tampons�• shampoo & conditioner�• deodorant

These aren’t luxuries.�They’re basics.
And access to basic hygiene products is part of dignity, health, and wellbeing.

If you’re able, consider adding one or two items to your next grocery run and dropping them off at the clinic.

Small actions matter, and this is one simple way we can support women in our community.

📍 Donations can be dropped off at the clinic until March 31st.

Thank you for helping us spread the love! 💛

If you’ve been feeling a little different lately — more tired, more reactive, sleeping differently, noticing changes in ...
02/28/2026

If you’ve been feeling a little different lately — more tired, more reactive, sleeping differently, noticing changes in your cycle — it might be perimenopause.

Many women just keep chugging along.
Or wait for things to “settle down” before reaching out.

But the early stage is actually the best time to get on top of things.

Because when hormones shift, your strategy needs to shift too.

💾 Save this if you’re in your early 40s and things feel different.
📤 Share it with someone who might need this reminder.

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Burlington, ON
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