Dr. Monique Aucoin ND MSc

03/19/2026

New EASe-GAD publication! This study was the first to provide a nutrition intervention to adult women with generalized anxiety disorder. We found that this approach was highly feasible and acceptable and that participants reported an average 55% reduction in anxiety symptom severity.

We also conducted focus groups to gather richer qualitative data about the experience of participants. They told use about benefit that they attributed to the intervention, barriers and facilitators, as well as suggestions for how to improve the program in the follow-up study that we are currently preparing for!

https://doi.org/10.1159/000550697



Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
CCNM Research

03/05/2026

Grant writing flowers! I submitted an application this week for the CIHR Project grant competition - it's for a project to build on the work we did with the EASe-GAD pilot study. We are planning to do a larger study, with an even stronger design, longer follow up and economic evaluation. My sweet kids and husband bought me these beauties as a bit of encouragement as I worked on the last few details before submitting.

01/26/2026

Ever wondered whether you should believe the latest "breakthrough" study? This accessible presentation will demystify how health research is done. We"ll walk through the main types of studies - from lab experiments to meta- analyses- and discuss what each can (and can''t) tell us about our health. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of how to spot trustworthy science and avoid being misled by sensational headlines.

Registration for your ticket today:

https://hhpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=292509

Halton Hills Public Library Georgetown, Ontario

01/19/2026

New publication alert! A scoping review on the impact of garlic on mental health symptoms, published in the new journal, Nutritional Psychiatry.

Highlights:
-This scoping review sought to identify and map the clinical and mechanistic research on the impact of garlic on mental health.

-Nine human experimental studies, three observational studies and 19 animal studies were identified.

-Most of the human studies reported a benefit; however, several used garlic in combination with other natural health products.

-The animal studies reported mechanisms such as an impact on inflammation, oxidative stress, neurotransmitter pathways and the gut-brain axis.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nupsyc.2025.100004

This project featured collaboration between researchers and students at Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and NUNM

CCNM Research

01/16/2026

Look at this crocheted broccoli that I got at a Georgetown holiday craft sale! The CUTEST addition to my clinic space!

01/09/2026

Happy New Year! I hope you are settling back into your usual routine. While I'm not a fan of fad diets and restriction, I know that new year can be time for renewed focus on health and lifestyle behaviours.

If you are looking to make sure your nutritional intake aligns with your health goals, I'd be happy to collaborate with you.

I'm a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Georgetown Ontario. I work with patients locally at and virtually for people located anywhere in Ontario. My practice has a focus on supporting people with mood and anxiety disorders using evidence-based nutritional approaches.

11/12/2025

I was delighted to be a guest on the Nourishing You Podcast talking all things related to nutrition and mental health! Thanks for talking about this important topic.

https://smartlink.ausha.co/the-nanp-nourishing-you-podcast/nourishing-you-podcast-november-2025-dr-monique-aucoin-nutrition-strategies-to-support-mental-health

National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP)

Dr. Monique Aucoin is a naturopathic doctor and senior research fellow at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Guelph in the department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences. She has been in practice for more than 13 years. Her clinical p...

11/10/2025

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10/31/2025

Book of the Month: More than a Body

This is an incredibly powerful book that encourages women to challenge the way they have been taught to view their bodies. Our society tends to teach girls from a young age that their body’s worth depends on its appearance and that the way you look is one of the most important things about you. We are taught that there is a certain ‘right’ way to look (often based on heavily edited and unrealistic images seen in the media) and there are an enormous number of companies looking to sell us all sorts of products to help us try to look more like this unattainable standard.

In “More than a Body” the authors challenge us to shift our focus from how our bodies look, to what they are capable of doing and to recognize the role of the media’s beauty standard in the way we view our bodies. It encourages readers to spend less time viewing their body and more time being full present within their body. I hope you enjoy this read as much as I did!

10/24/2025

One more photo from my trip to Brazil! After the hugely inspiring World Naturopathic Federation General Assembly, I was able to soak up some time in the beautiful nature of Rio!

10/24/2025

I'm back from the World Naturopathic Federation General Assembly in Brazil! I was so honored to be part of this gathering of leaders from around globe. We discussed building research capacity globally, the new WHO traditional medicine strategy, and celebrating the progress of the WNF in the last 10 years. World Naturopathic Federation

08/29/2025

Recipe of the Month – Baked Berry Pancake

Here's fun and nutritious breakfast idea with minimal preparation that is a big hit at my house!

Ingredients:
½ cup old fashioned oats
½ cup of whole wheat or buckwheat flour
1 ¼ cup milk or plant-based milk-substitute
4 eggs
1 ½ Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp of butter or coconut oil
1 cup of berries (fresh or frozen)
½ cup of nuts (try slices almonds or walnuts)

Instructions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 475 degrees F.
2. Place oats, flour, milk, eggs and honey in a blender. Blend until smooth.
3. Place butter or coconut oil in a pan and place the pan in the oven to heat for 3 minutes.
4. Carefully remove the hot pan and pour in batter. Top with berries and nuts and return to the oven.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes (depending on the size of your pan and thickness of the batter).
6. Let it cool for 5 minutes and enjoy!