Dr. Tatiana Khoudiachova, ND

Did Science Get It Wrong About Serotonin?

No wonder so many patients on antidepressants don’t feel that much better. Depression is complex and everyone has their own unique underlying cause.
Treating the person will result in way better outcomes than treating the ‘disease’.

Did Science Get It Wrong About Serotonin? Scientists are questioning the theory that depression is caused by low serotonin. In a new review, researchers found little to no connection between the two.

GF DF yummy cookies 🍪



½ cup melted (and cooled) butter, ghee, or coconut oil
½ cup coconut sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups almond flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 400F/200C, and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, until smooth.

Add the almond flour, salt, and baking soda to the bowl, then stir to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Using a medium cookie scoop (1 ½ tablespoons) dollop 18 cookies on the baking sheet. Use your fingers to flatten the dough into cookie shape, as the cookies will not flatten much on their own while baking.


Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are slightly golden on the edges.

Happy Fall Y’All!🍂🍁

Oh the things you can do with a pumpkin…
✔️ pumpkin loaf
✔️ pumpkin soup
✔️ pumpkin pure baby food

… next on my list to try …
*pumpkin chai latte 😋

Did you know pumpkin is part of the squash family?

It is not only super cute and yummy but also very nutrient and antioxidant dense. It’s one of the best sources of beta carotene, known to decrease risk of certain cancers, heart disease, asthma, macular degeneration and so much more.
Fresh cooked pumpkin (1cup) contains 3g of fiber.

What’s your favourite fall food?

Teething Sucks!

It breaks my ❤️ to see this little guy in pain! He has been teething since 2 months! 🤦‍♀️

We recently tried frozen washcloths. Make a knot at the end of the washcloth and dip it into concentrated chamomile tea (nervine, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial) and freeze.
He seems to take to it 👍, although this pic may portray otherwise. Lol

What are your teething go-to’s?

Always grateful for my grateful patients! ☺️

This why I do what I do ...
- help people feel better mentally and physically
- guide them along their health journeys
- help them reach their health goals
- truly listen to them and create a safe space for healing

It’s heart warming to know you have made a difference .... one patient at a time 🥰

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mommies! Thank you for all your hard work and unconditional love 😘
My loving daughter was born 5 years ago today and gave me the best gift of life ... I became a Mom! 🥰Motherhood is not always ‘a walk I the park’ but it sure is the most rewarding job!

Homemade baked Falafel patties 😋

First time making these bad boys. My daughter thought they were cookies 🤣 and polished off most of them 🤭

Happy Easter! 🐣🐥
We are blessed to celebrate this Easter with our 2 little bunnies 😁🐰🐰

New Study Investigates the Effect of Vitamin D Status during Pregnancy on Infant Neurodevelopment

Vitamin D during pregnancy can be just as important as your folic acid. New study shows a relationship between vitamin D levels and baby’s neurodevelopment (ie language, cognitive skills).

https://blog.designsforhealth.com/node/1312

New Study Investigates the Effect of Vitamin D Status during Pregnancy on Infant Neurodevelopment Vitamin D levels are important during pregnancy, as this plays a role in many physiological processes, as well as with infant neurodevelopment. Previous research has shown that approximately 33% of pregnant and lactating women in the U.S. have vitamin D insufficiency. A vitamin D deficiency can be a...

Monster muffins! 😋 Her Fav!

A Positive Attitude Can Boost Immunity

Want to boost your immunity? Stay positive 😁
Stress suppress your immune system function.

https://info.bioticsresearch.com/researchforum/a-positive-attitude-can-boost-immunity?utm_campaign=Research%20Forum&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--WD8oXZz25QtKf5l6kyImexnRKDQsLGuBZo-kk47ZtpVRu5KcCAtifEeR_Jigy__ZEVMUQOq0DBePGNsAJdgATg0Bacg&_hsmi=103850292&utm_content=103850292&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=6cd0aa81-8801-497d-a9ea-da2557c9f01a%7C4003077c-997b-421e-af9b-49ac2f59c759

A Positive Attitude Can Boost Immunity A meta-analysis of more than 300 studies covering 30 years of inquiry into the connection between stress and the immune system found that stressful events can change immune system functioning.

Wishing everyone a Happy & Healthy New Year! May your 2021 be filled with joy, love, laughter, peace and good health. Cheers! 🥂

9 Signs That You're Over-Toxed (and Need a Detox!)

Do you need a detox?
Learn about the 9 signs that may indicate toxic overload.
Detoxifying, the right way for you, can help improve your energy, digestive health, cognitive function, sleep and much more.

https://blog.bioticsresearch.com/9-signs-that-youre-over-toxed-and-need-a-detox?utm_campaign=Research%20Forum&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-80fo3QcnhTA56lAkPsJQQpoeSquzpHdyKuTfMRfL6UZcdD_B_8njjsCwZjKohFqiSoRhN1DE1EaKxXYFu83U8veMooYA&_hsmi=89238308&utm_content=89238308&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=4d066191-6ca6-4e52-950b-0c4af83ad0b2%7Cbc279bad-e5d0-419f-945a-3ec2358b3a6d

9 Signs That You're Over-Toxed (and Need a Detox!) Detoxification is a subject contested by a lot of people perhaps due to conflicting marketing messages online. The thing is, our bodies detox naturally

Happy to the biggest sweetheart ❤️! I am the luckiest mama to have the most caring, loving, affectionate, intuitive and sweetest daughter. Thank you for always brightening my day with flowers, your ❤️ drawings and endless cuddles! Love you eternally my beautiful daughter 😘

Environmental Toxins & Your Health

Great Read! 5 most common Environmental toxins, how they may impact your health and how to minimize exposure.

I encourage all my patients to do a cleanse at least once per year. The cleanse should be specific to their health concerns and focusing on detoxifying organ systems that are most compromised.
I always encourage infrared sauna, hydrotherapy, mild-moderate exercise and lots of water to improve circulation and the detoxification process.

Feel free to reach out if you want a customized detox plan for your specific needs.

https://fullscript.com/blog/environmental-toxins-and-your-health?utm_source=email&utm_medium=patientcomms&utm_campaign=september-15-2020&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTURKak5EazFPRE0zTldNeCIsInQiOiI3NnpKS3RQR0VPWjRhdFFYWUdlVUFRZW5UWlJUcE82YU5nMWRmTE80aG9selJkaW5hSFh0MXFNaElmNXNoRXc1TDhDUStvd2R0eWJzOXVpZU1xcWx5enkyd3FIXC9SNStqWGNkSml4THJtZVVrRUlhbURBUjhoeG1FM0E4cVFaSXBEc0o2Z1VEbHFtYktIWUNJalNGRjVRPT0ifQ%3D%3D

Environmental Toxins & Your Health While our detox systems can handle normal exposure to toxins, overexposure or accumulation of toxins in the body can contribute to chronic health conditions.

Research makes possible link between COVID-19 risk and vitamin D deficiency

Is there link between Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 risk?

Vitamin D helps to support not only our bone health, mood, GI and thyroid health, it’s also vital in boosting our immunity.

Most of my patients are deficient in Vitamin D, and some are supplementing with Vitamin D.

Vitamin D test is not covered by OHIP anymore, but it sure is worth the small investment, if you ask me.
* Your ND can provide you with Vitamin D requisition.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/research-makes-possible-link-between-covid-19-risk-and-vitamin-d-deficiency-1.5090996?utm_source=CHFA+Newsletters&utm_campaign=dced365b9a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_eWeekly_Sept_9&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db7ce2bf76-dced365b9a-53577865

Research makes possible link between COVID-19 risk and vitamin D deficiency A new study suggests a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and the risk of contracting COVID-19, though the authors believe further research is needed.

9 Ways to Strengthen Children’s Immune Systems

Keeping our kids immune system strong is more important now than ever. Read below for some good tips. Supplementation can provide an additional boost, especially if the child’s diet is not very nutrient dense. I make sure my daughter gets the right dose of; Vitamin D, Vitamin C, probiotic, pascoleucyn and a good quality children’s multi, as a prevention protocol.

https://blog.bioticsresearch.com/9-ways-to-strengthen-childrens-immune-systems-1?utm_campaign=Research%20Forum&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9j42cojDYPWkQzHXGj9dnnQfdvWcX52zfxcmkpVEePeCYmhAQk8wDlzZxxkaLot5BqenBUFsB5WpPo6dmkXimwTfJqAw&_hsmi=94565049&utm_content=94565049&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=1435c50d-d85e-41d3-877f-5d51166fa2af%7Ca4a8a8c6-4143-477a-8f15-933a3f73dad7

9 Ways to Strengthen Children’s Immune Systems The immune system is not one single entity - it's a complex interconnected system that evolves as we age.

Key Foods to Boost the Immune System

Time to boost your immunity. Fall/ cold & flu season is coming.

https://blog.bioticsresearch.com/key-foods-to-boost-the-immune-system-1?utm_campaign=Research%20Forum&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9r9SlTWuxUn4qC8Ujl2EUVz5htqVLjnGpl2PjeNp3Bb9u0kxCd5wVK1oyTnP4HZY14XgbtMk0QVH5kGbNw035SfRaK5w&_hsmi=94159143&utm_content=94159143&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=21076e61-b0ed-4c65-ba89-364dd65515eb%7C20ae4e0d-3a03-44b1-80f2-c9d78774e81b

Key Foods to Boost the Immune System The immune system provides an anatomical barrier that serves as a host defense mechanism. One of these anatomical barriers is the gastrointestinal tract

9 Benefits of Healthy Fats

Healthy fats aid with absorption of nutrients, decrease cardiovascular risk, help with healthy weight loss and more ...

https://blog.bioticsresearch.com/9-benefits-of-healthy-fats?utm_campaign=Research%20Forum&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_USSAP71JZ3Z73xdeE_CKuEfqyDrfgm5IZNpMTew0aDnA23MRZF0sYyZLLaIoQPZaYij-Esgjs_kEK9eCDUYcKR8nLZw&_hsmi=92085215&utm_content=92085215&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=d4d59833-dac0-492a-9ab7-03e951968c2d%7C6e1f607a-6472-4413-ae32-627b2e9ce1ae

9 Benefits of Healthy Fats The truth is that your body needs fat to function. This macronutrient is a major source of energy and so much more.

Chocolate zucchini muffins. Yummyyy! Who says veggies can’t be part of a yummy desert 😉

Challenge accepted.

Thanks for nominating me and .aynes 😘

Women supporting women is how we grow stronger, more confident, independent and fierce 💪

OMG! These turned out soooo good!!!
I also added ground flax seeds and h**p hearts.

Vitamin D Determines Severity in COVID-19: Researchers Urge Government to Change Advice

Finally!
Vitamin D not only determines severity of COVID, according to research.
It’s ANTIVIRAL - strengthens barriers
Inhibits Viral Replication
Supports Immune Defense
Supports Mitochondrial function and reduces systemic inflammation.

*Dosing of Vitamin D should be based on your level of deficiency, and a lot of us are deficient
Get yours tested when you can.

https://scitechdaily.com/vitamin-d-determines-severity-in-covid-19-researchers-urge-government-to-change-advice/

Vitamin D Determines Severity in COVID-19: Researchers Urge Government to Change Advice Trinity College Dublin researchers point to changes in government advice in Wales, England and Scotland. Researchers from Trinity College Dublin are calling on the government in Ireland to change recommendations for vitamin D supplements. A new publication from Dr. Eamon Laird and Professor Ro

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms! Hope you are not only showered with Love today but every day.

National Infertility Awareness week - April 21-29
A lot has to go right to conceive and have a baby. A healthy child is truly a miracle. These miracles do happen, but for some it’s a lot more challenging than for others. Please remember to be kind and considerate. Think before you speak ... for some infertility is a real struggle. However, there is always and naturopathic medicine (diet, supplements to optimize s***m & egg quality, stress management, weight loss/gain, PCOS management, Acupuncture etc.) can improve your chances of having that miracle.

Study demonstrates antiviral effect of quercetin by inhibiting virus entry

Quercetin is an antioxidant with proven antiviral effects. No wonder it’s been flying off the shelves 😃

https://blog.designsforhealth.com/node/1220

Study demonstrates antiviral effect of quercetin by inhibiting virus entry The polyphenol quercetin is one of the ubiquitous flavonoids found in many Chinese herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Common foods include blueberries, red onions, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and many nuts. Quercetin has been shown to offer strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, along with....

Good morning 😁
These morning Monster cookies were a hit! Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack on the go.

Supporting my immunity with my faves 😁 What are you doing to boost your immunity?

My Best helper 🤗 Baking & eating 😝 2 ingredient cookies 🍪 super easy and yummy! 🍪

Dinner success 😋Turkey Pineapple Quinoa Bowl (instructions for 4 servings)

New Insights into Premature Hair Graying

Premature hair graying? But WHYYYY 😫?
Possible contributors; stress, nutrient deficiencies, thyroid imbalance, smoking and overall oxidative stress.

https://blog.designsforhealth.com/node/1215

New Insights into Premature Hair Graying One need only compare photos of US presidents on inauguration day and then four or eight years later to be struck by the dramatic effect stress has on the graying of hair. And while some might view gray hair as a rite of passage, perusing the hair dye aisle of a neighborhood drug store reveals that....

Social distancing does not mean isolation. You are not alone in this. We will get through this together. COVID-19 has forced a lot of us to slow down in this go-go-go society and find joy in the simple things in life like spending quality time with our loved ones or going outside for a breath of fresh air or finally finding time for self-care (mental, physical or emotional). If you want support in optimizing your health or boosting your immunity or just someone to talk to, then I am here for you, virtually of course 😁

Are you feeling anxious, nervous, worried? Calm has you covered during this difficult time, by offering free resources such as meditations, stories, music, talks and more, all hand-picked to support your mental and emotional wellness. https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath?utm_source=lifecycle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=difficult_times_nonsubs_031720

Do you have ?You may find this resource helpful https://www.virusanxiety.com/

COVID-19, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: What We Know is Reassuring

https://avivaromm.com/covid-19-pregnancy-breastfeeding/

COVID-19, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: What We Know is Reassuring During pregnancy we're fiercely protective of our health and feel especially responsible for everything we do and expose ourselves - and baby - too. If you’re pregnant, naturally, you’re concerned about COVID-19 for your own health and your baby’s. Who wouldn’t be? We’re inundated with ove...

Post workout 💪 breakfast 😋Thanks boo

Thanks for hosting a great lecture on oxidative stress and its profound impact on Hormonal imbalances. @ Culinaria Restaurant

10 ways to good health 😁 Great reminder!

Happy Family Day! Enjoy your family time with your loved ones ❤️