Dr. Ciera Fox, ND

Dr. Ciera Fox, ND ~ Simplifying health and wellness ~

High Protein Green Egg Biscuits 🥚🌿We always keep these stocked in the freezer for easy grab-and-go breakfasts! My teen d...
10/29/2025

High Protein Green Egg Biscuits 🥚🌿

We always keep these stocked in the freezer for easy grab-and-go breakfasts! My teen daughter loves them (a huge win). Kids and teens need fewer processed carbs in the morning and more stabilizing protein — it makes a massive difference in mood, focus, and energy all day.

💡 Pro tip: The higher in protein your child’s breakfast, the better they’ll perform and behave at school. A solid start = a smoother day for everyone.

Ingredients
• 1 (142 g) pkg spinach, chopped
• 1 cup egg whites (or 4–5 whole eggs)
• 1 cup crumbled goat feta (optional)
• 2–3 cups almond flour (enough for thick batter)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 5–6 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt + pepper to taste

Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
2️⃣ Optional: sauté spinach until wilted, then squeeze out liquid.
3️⃣ Whisk eggs + olive oil, then mix in almond flour, baking powder, salt + pepper.
4️⃣ Fold in spinach, feta, and green onions.
5️⃣ Scoop ¼ cup portions onto sheet and bake 20–25 min until golden.

Nutrition (per biscuit):
~20 g protein, 6 g carbs, 2 g fiber

✨ Micronutrient highlights:
Vitamin E (almon​d flour) for skin, iron & folate (spinach) for energy, calcium (feta) for bones.

Store in the fridge (4 days) or freeze (1 month). Reheat in the toaster and go!

With love,

Dr. 🦊

10/25/2025

SKIN CONFIDENCE 💁‍♀️

Soooooo… you all know I’ve been on a skin journey for over a year now — and I’ve finally reached the point where I feel confident enough to wear zero concealer.
Maybe it’s the Botox
Maybe it’s the microneedling
Maybe it’s the skin routine.
…or maaaaaaybe it’s just that I’m in peri and officially don’t give a F***.

Hard to say 🤷‍♀️

All I know is: not having my concealer rub off on my shirt or sports bra when I’m pulling them over my head?
Absolute bomb dot com.

Here’s to skin that feels like you.

— Dr. 🦊

10/24/2025

🧠 Why Lifting Weights Isn’t About Weight Loss

If you’re lifting just to lose weight, you’re missing the real magic.
Lifting is about everything else it does for your body — things the scale will never reflect.

🧬 Hormones:
Muscle tissue acts like an endocrine organ — helping balance insulin, cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone. Strength training improves hormone signalling, supports ovulation, and even helps regulate your cycle.

🔥 Metabolic Health:
More muscle = higher resting metabolism.
It improves glucose control, lowers inflammation, and reduces the risk of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome — even without changes on the scale.

🧠 Mental Health & Well-Being:
Strength training isn’t just good for the body — it’s excellent for the mind.
Research shows that resistance training significantly reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. 
It also improves mood, self-esteem, resilience, and cognitive function (especially as we age). 
So, every time you pick up a weight, you’re not just strengthening your body — you’re practicing mental self-care.

⏳ Longevity:
Muscle mass is one of the strongest predictors of healthspan — your ability to live well for longer. It preserves bone density, protects your joints, supports cognition, and decreases all-cause mortality.

So instead of chasing “lighter,” chase stronger, steadier, and longer-living.
Your hormones, your metabolism, your mind — and your future self will thank you. 🖤

Warmly,

Dr. 🦊




Cited research:
• Wolfe RR. The underappreciated role of muscle in health and disease. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006.
• Phillips SM et al. Resistance exercise and the aging human skeletal muscle. J Sports Sci. 2017.
• Pedersen BK & Febbraio MA. Muscle as an endocrine organ. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2012.
• Gordon et al. Meta-analysis: resistance exercise training and depressive symptoms. 
• Frontiers study: muscle-strengthening exercise & positive mental health outcomes.

“Normal” Doesn’t Always Mean HealthyMost lab reference ranges are built to detect disease — not early dysfunction.That m...
10/22/2025

“Normal” Doesn’t Always Mean Healthy

Most lab reference ranges are built to detect disease — not early dysfunction.
That means you can feel exhausted, foggy, or inflamed for years before your results are ever “abnormal.”

Our energy systems, hormones, and metabolism start shifting long before the red flags appear. Functional and naturopathic medicine focuses on catching those early trends — the grey zone — before imbalance becomes illness.

Here’s what that looks like 👇

🔹 Vitamin B12
• Lab normal: > 130 pmol/L
• Optimal: > 400 pmol/L — key for mood, focus, and mitochondrial energy

🔹 Ferritin (iron stores)
• Lab normal: 15–247 µg/L
• Optimal: 70–120 µg/L — low-normal often means fatigue, hair loss, brain fog

🔹 Thyroid (TSH / T4 / T3)
• Lab normal: TSH 0.3–5.0 mIU/L
• Optimal: TSH ~1.0–2.0 mIU/L with Free T3 + Free T4 in the upper half — for stable energy & metabolism

🔹 Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
• Lab normal: > 50 nmol/L
• Optimal: 125 nmol/L — supports immunity, hormones, and mood

🔹 CRP (C-Reactive Protein)
• Lab normal: < 8.0 mg/L
• Optimal: < 1.0 mg/L — lower inflammation, healthier aging

🔹 HbA1C (3-month glucose)
• Lab normal: < 6.0 %
• Optimal: 4.8–5.2 % — better energy, fewer sugar crashes

🔹 Fasting Glucose + Insulin
• Glucose normal: 3.9–6.0 mmol/L → Optimal: 4.3–5.0 mmol/L
• Insulin normal: 20-180 25 pmol/L → Optimal: < 50 pmol/L — protects metabolism & hormones

🔹 Lp(a)
• Lab normal: < 100 nmol/L
• Optimal: < 75 nmol/L — lower genetic cardiovascular risk

🔹 Apo B100
• Lab normal: 0.59- 1.25 g/L
• Optimal: < 0.80 g/L — fewer atherogenic particles, healthier arteries



✨ You don’t have to wait for “abnormal” to act.
Optimal ranges help us restore energy, prevent disease, and protect your long-term health.

🩺 At Fox & Fir Wellness Co., we look for the why behind your symptoms — not just whether your labs fit a textbook range.

10/18/2025

💊 “The Pill is your only option.”

I’ve heard this so many times this week alone — from women who’ve been told the birth control pill is their only choice when it comes to managing things like:
✨ Perimenopause symptoms
✨ PCOS
✨ Uterine fibroids
✨ Hormonal acne
✨ Heavy or irregular periods
✨ Endometriosis

Many of them shared that even after describing side effects or worsening symptoms, they were told to “stay on it anyway.”

Here’s the truth:
The pill can help mask symptoms or regulate cycles — but it doesn’t address the root cause. It simply overrides your body’s natural hormone rhythm.

When you stop it, the same issues often come back, sometimes worse than before.

There are other options.
From targeted nutrition, herbal and nutrient support, to individualized hormone balancing — there are ways to heal that actually work with your body, not against it.

So if you’ve been told the pill is your only choice — please know, it’s not.

You deserve a plan that supports your hormones, your energy, and your long-term health. 🌿

With Love,

Dr. 🦊



Have you been treated with the pill for one of these conditions 🤔

10/17/2025

🌿 Why Naturopathic Medicine?

Because you shouldn’t have to choose between natural and conventional.

At Fox & Fir Wellness Co., we believe in the best of both worlds — where evidence-based natural care meets the judicious use of prescription medications when needed.

Naturopathic medicine isn’t about rejecting pharmaceuticals or “going rogue.” It’s about understanding the full picture — root cause, prevention, lifestyle, and physiology — and then building a plan that supports healing from the inside out.

Sometimes that means optimizing sleep, nutrition, and hormones.
Sometimes it means using medication for symptom control or safety — while we continue to address what’s driving the imbalance underneath.

That’s the art of integrative medicine: balanced, thoughtful, and patient-centred care.

✨ The best of both worlds — because you deserve options, not extremes.

10/03/2025

📑 Did you know your privacy and access to medical records are protected by law?

As a patient, you have the right to access your health information—even if your medical doctor (MD) or clinic is hesitant to release it. For naturopathic clinics, this is essential when coordinating safe, comprehensive care.

✨ Here’s how it works:
🔒 Personal Information Protection Act (P**A) → Protects private organizations (like naturopathic clinics). It ensures we safeguard your personal information and only share it with consent.

📂 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) → Applies to public bodies (like hospitals or MD offices). It requires them to provide you with access to your records upon request.

⚖️ Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) → If you feel your privacy rights have been violated or your records are being withheld, you can file a complaint here.

👉 Bottom line: Your health records belong to you. Both patients and naturopathic doctors are protected by law when requesting or releasing information. If another provider refuses, you have legal backing to ensure continuity of care.

✅ Protecting your privacy.
✅ Supporting patient-centered care.
✅ Breaking down barriers to your health information.



Warmly,

Dr. 🦊

09/26/2025

Sorry, not sorry ☺️

That’s right, HEALTHY chocolate pudding your kids won’t hate, thanks me later 👩🏻‍🦰🦊🤓Breakfast Chocolate Pudding Your Kid...
09/23/2025

That’s right, HEALTHY chocolate pudding your kids won’t hate, thanks me later 👩🏻‍🦰🦊🤓

Breakfast Chocolate Pudding Your Kids Won’t Hate

Ingredients:

* 600 g soft tofu
* ½ cup raw cacao
* ½ cup soy creamer (can be any kind)
* ¼–½ tsp salt
* A dash of maple syrup
* 8 tbsp h**p hearts
* 2 scoops protein powder (I used Pure Paleo Protein by Design for Health)
* Add a splash of vanilla
* 4 tsp Harmonic Arts 5 mushroom cacao powder (optional)

Instructions:

* Put all ingredients in a blender. Mix until smooth.
* Divide into 4 jars.
* Place in the fridge overnight to set.
* This makes 4 servings and packs with over 20 grams protein….Enjoy!

Non-Negotiable Labs for Women at age 40Perimenopause is a major hormonal and metabolic transition. Trust me, I know. Gue...
09/22/2025

Non-Negotiable Labs for Women at age 40

Perimenopause is a major hormonal and metabolic transition. Trust me, I know. Guess who is 40!? These tests give you the full picture of your health as you enter this new chapter which can be reaaaaallllyyy confusing. Being able to see where you were, in order to understand your current symptoms is a crucial part of developing the right treatment plan for you. Below is a list of the essentials, yes, essentials! If your current health care provider won’t run them all, keep pushing. Find someone who will support you properly during this lovely…..yet confusing and crazy phase phase of life!

❤️ Cardiometabolic Health
• Lipids, ApoB, LP(a): Look at cholesterol particles that drive heart disease. LP(a) is genetic and often missed.
• HbA1c, fasting insulin, fasting glucose: Show how well your body handles blood sugar and detect early insulin resistance.
• Homocysteine: High levels raise risk for heart disease, memory loss, and blood clots.
• Uric Acid: Can signal metabolic issues, gout, or heart/kidney risk.
• Liver Enzymes (ALT, AST, GGT): Detect fatty liver and how your liver handles toxins, hormones, and meds.
• Kidney Tests (Creatinine, GFR, albumin ratio): Check kidney function as risk rises with age.
• CRP (C-reactive protein): A marker of hidden inflammation that speeds up aging and disease.



⚡ Energy & Thyroid
• CBC: Screens for anemia and immune health.
• Ferritin (iron storage): Low levels = fatigue, hair loss, poor recovery.
• TSH, Free T4, Free T3: A complete thyroid check; TSH alone can miss issues.
• Anti-TPO antibodies: Detects thyroid autoimmunity (Hashimoto’s).
• Vitamin B12: Needed for nerves, energy, mood, and memory.
• Vitamin D (25-OH): Key for bones, mood, immunity, and hormones.

To all my fellow 40 year old friends out there, let’s run these labs so that we can create a baseline roadmap for your health, so you can navigate perimenopause with clarity and confidence 💪🏻

With Love,

Dr. Fox

Oh how I’ve missed you 😍!!! It’s been 2.5 years since I have had access to a herbal dispensary, and now I’m in the middl...
06/11/2025

Oh how I’ve missed you 😍!!! It’s been 2.5 years since I have had access to a herbal dispensary, and now I’m in the middle of creating my own 💫

The last year hasn’t been an easy one for me, but from start to finish this clinic and this space I now call home has been nothing but smooth ⛵️

I am more attuned and aware of the path and the choice that should (or shouldn’t) be made, the inner wisdom I have available to me, and all the funny ways the universe has been delivering messages.

This year will be one for the books, and I’m here for it all 💫

With love,

Dr. 🦊

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