Dr. Brittany Burrows, ND

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Dr. Brittany Burrows, ND

My practice addresses a variety of health concerns including digestive health, thyroid health, chronic fatigue/pain and autoimmune conditions.

09/04/2025

The viscous cycle of restrictive dieting for weight loss leaves patients frustrated and understandably so.

We often blame ourselves and our lack of willpower to succeed.

But have you considered a whole new approach to weight loss? One that puts your values first, understands who you are as a person and supports you on a personal level? A program that helps regulate appetite and support your metabolism. An approach that doesn’t emphasize restriction rather looks to nourish you for your best health?

Exciting things to come so stay tuned 😊

10/15/2024

Have you been told to follow the Mediterranean Diet, MIND Diet or DASH Diet and are unsure where to start?

Or perhaps you have read about these somewhere but are confused about what they mean and how they are different?

Save this post for future reference.

And spoiler alert: vegetables, fruits, nuts/seeds, fatty fish, lean protein, whole grains are the stars of the show for all three dietary patterns.

10/01/2024

A good nutrition plan that will support you for the long haul doesn't mean giving up the foods you love. But it does mean we have to gain perspective on serving sizes and amounts so that you are also reaching your health goals. Sustainability is the name of the game!

09/11/2024

Depression and hypothyroidism have a complex relationship and can often mimic each other.

Patients with depression can present with the same symptoms as a patient with hypothyroidism.

So how do we know the difference? A simple blood test can help us understand your thyroid status to understand if this is contributing to your symptom picture.

08/28/2024

I am here to support you. I am not here to judge.

I take pain medication for my period cramps.
I probably drink more coffee than I should.
I was dealing with pretty bad sinusitis in the Spring and was happy to use a steroid nasal spray.

All this to say you want to use all the tools available in your toolbox to support your health and wellness, and sometimes this means using a pharmaceutical where appropriate. It can also mean ignoring certain health trends (perhaps you tried low carb and it wasn't for you, or intermittent fasting) because a one size fits all approach we know doesn't work.

So just a reminder: my office is a judgement free zone and I am here to support YOU and your needs.

06/18/2024

Reminder: lowering saturated fat in the diet supports better heart and brain health over the long term (less risk of cardiovascular disease, decreased atherosclerosis/plaque in the arteries).

So what are some ways to practically reduce saturated fat, and actually increase the other types of more health-promoting fat in the diet? Here I am giving 7 ways you can make some simple swaps, but I would love to hear from you if you have any other ones as I am always trying to give patients options!

p.s. if you have never tried number 7, google "walnut ragu" recipes and thank me later 😉

06/06/2024

Are you due for a PAP test?

A reminder that I am having a PAP clinic day at on Friday June 21 to help make it easier to get your cervical cancer screening done! New patients are welcome. Book online or call the clinic to book in.

05/13/2024

Brain Fog

What it is.
What can cause it (yes, hormones can play a role).
How to begin addressing it.
And more.

Swipe to learn!

03/22/2024

Heartburn, Reflux and GERD

These three terms are often used interchangeable but actually mean different things.

Swipe to learn more.

03/20/2024

Universal thyroid screening in pregnancy is not recommended BUT if we refer to this list, many of us meet one of the requirements that suggest we should be testing our thyroid in pregnancy.

Thyroid health in pregnancy is not just about mom, it is important for health of baby too.

If you are currently pregnant, be sure to talk to your provider about if your thyroid should be checked.

Have a friend or family member who is pregnant? Share this with them so they know to ask their provider too!

03/07/2024

Having a heavy period is not just inconvenient. My patients who have heavy menstrual bleeding sometimes have to change so much of their day to day when on their period that is is greatly affecting their quality of life. Not to mention the unrelenting fatigue with the iron deficiency that often results.

So how much bleeding is considered a heavy period?
What causes heavy periods?
What can I do about it?

Swipe to learn more.

02/23/2024

Confused about where to start when your goal is to improve your nutrition? Save this post so you can refer to it later - it has the general guidelines and principles that apply to everyone regardless of why you want to improve your nutrition. Improving gut health, decreasing inflammation, supporting weight loss goals, improving energy etc. - this is where to begin. From this base is where personalization can then be tailored to your specific needs and preferences.

And don't forget about your "Social Media Diet" - swipe to read more.

Address

15930 Old Simcoe Road
Port Perry, ON
L9L0A2

Website

http://www.healthspacecollective.ca/

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