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.

12/02/2025

The GLP-1 Blueprint Session 3 – The Inner Critic

You know that voice… It whispers doubts, criticizes your choices, and pulls you off course—especially on your weight-loss journey.
This voice can feel powerful and persuasive… but it often creates stress and motivates through shame as opposed to offering support.

“Why can everyone else do this but I can’t?”
“Why bother, I just always fail…”
“You’re so weak”

Most people think this inner dialogue is their voice.

What if I told you this is your Inner Critic speaking. You think this Inner Critic IS you. But it is truly separate entity.

It is likely your Inner Critic has been running the show. The Inner Critic will drain motivation, trigger overeating, increase stress and foster doubt.
 In the GLP-1 Blueprint, we are learning to notice The Inner Critic, understand it, and choose a kinder, more grounded voice instead.

Weight loss is more than prescribing medications and offering a meal plan. It is about re-wiring our neurobiology.

11/18/2025

In Session 2 of The GLP-1 Blueprint, we explored Appetite Literacy.

Your appetite is personal—learning your body’s signals is the key, not following someone else’s rules.
 Hunger comes in many forms—physical and emotional—and it’s different from wanting.

When you tune into your own appetite, you give yourself the power to choose.
And let’s be clear: wanting isn’t wrong or bad. It’s just different from hunger.

Listen. Observe. Honour your body. No rules, no judgment—just you. 💛

10/06/2025

So many patients tell me they’ve “tried every diet” — but diets only target one part of the story.
Lasting weight loss means supporting your metabolism, hormones, and nervous system together.

As an ND, this is the framework I use to help patients create real, sustainable change — sometimes with the support of medication, sometimes without.

⭐️This is why I’m so excited to be running The GLP-1 Blueprint. A 6 month program to support the foundations of weight loss. An opportunity to both learn and unlearn. To build sustainable habits and confidence.

09/25/2025

I’m excited to share that I’m launching a new 6 month online group program to support patients with their weight loss goals. This isn’t your typical weight loss program of nutrition, exercise and willpower. This evidence-based, online group program offers a completely new perspective on metabolic health.

As the facilitator of the program, I will be guiding participants through The Shift System™ developed by Dr. Ashley White, MD (shared and implemented with permission). The program was created so patients understand that successful weight loss goes beyond focusing on nutrition and movement alone. You will learn about appetite regulation, metabolic strategy, creating sustainable systems and optimizing all areas of your health.

While the program is definitely helpful for patients who have been prescribed a weight loss medication, it is NOT necessary to be currently taking one to be a part of the program.

Curious about the program but not sure if it is right for you? I will be offering 10 min complimentary phone calls on September 30 and October 2. DM me to sign up for a call!

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 😉

Address

15930 Old Simcoe Road
Port Perry, ON
L9L0A2

Website

http://www.healthspacecollective.ca/

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