Paola DeCicco ND

Paola DeCicco ND Since 2004, Paola has helped thousands achieve greater wellness through naturopathic principles.

01/26/2026

🚫🍪 Snacking + SIBO = 🚨 Trouble in the gut!

If you’ve got SIBO, constant snacking keeps your MMC (Migrating Motor Complex) asleep 😴 — and that’s the gut’s housekeeping crew 🧹🦠 that sweeps out toxins, debris, and bug overgrowth between meals.

👉 Taking 3–4 hour breaks between meals lets the MMC do its job — think: gut detox on autopilot ✨

So yes, SIBO diets 🥗 + antibiotics 💊 + antimicrobial plants 🌿 matter…
BUT don’t skip the basics:
✔️ Support digestive enzymes 🧪
✔️ Boost stomach acid 🔥
✔️ Activate your MMC 🚀

No grazing. More cleansing. Happier gut. 💃🦠✨

01/23/2026

🚮✨ Detox without depuration = garbage stuck by the back door
You’re collecting toxins… but are they actually making it to the curb? 👀

If not, they can pile up and stink 💨 — leading to:
😖 itchy skin | 😵 headaches | 😬 acne | 🤢 gut issues | 🦴 joint pain

🗝️ Depuration = opening the doors so waste can exit through:
🧴 skin | 🚽 intestines | 🚰 kidneys | 🫁 lungs | 💗 limbic/emotional body

🌿 Pair your detox with these depuration practices:
🔥 Infrared sauna
https://naturopathmontreal.ca/pages/infrared-sauna
⚡ Ionic foot bath
https://naturopathmontreal.ca/pages/ionic-footbath
🛁 Epsom salt baths
🔥 Infrared sauna
🚿 Contrast showers
🧽 Dry skin brushing
🌿 Castor oil packs
💧 Hydration + electrolytes
😅 Sweating
🌬️ Deep breathing

👉 Find what works best for you and let the garbage OUT — not linger inside!

HealingFromWithin CleanseWisely WellnessTips

01/20/2026

🤧✨ Sniffles? Don’t wait — rinse & resist! 💦👃

At the first tickle in your nose (or even as prevention), a nasal rinse can:
✅ Flush out viruses & allergens
✅ Reduce congestion
✅ Support faster recovery
✅ Keep sinuses happy

🔗 I’ve added my step-by-step patient instructions for nasal rinsing in my LinkedIn bio — easy, safe, effective!

🔥 My kicker secret?
After rinsing, I follow with a super, super effective antimicrobial nasal spray 🦠🚫 to help kill off whatever bugs snuck into your nasal cavity and sinuses. Game. Changer. 💥 Check it out:
➡️https://naturopathmontreal.ca/products/viriditas-herbal-products-colloidal-silver-nasal-spray-50ml?_pos=1&_sid=12df66707&_ss=r

Rinse ➡️ Spray ➡️ Breathe ➡️ Thrive 😌🌬️

NaturalMedicine

01/15/2026

Estrogen isn’t one-size-fits-all 💁‍♀️✨

🌸 Patch
🌸 Gel
🌸 Cream

All are BHRT estrogen… but they don’t all act the same in your body 👀
Absorption, response, and results can vary a lot from person to person.

🧪 Test your blood levels
🩺 Work with an informed, experienced provider
🧭 Find the form + dose that actually works for YOU

Navigating the world of BHRT doesn’t have to feel overwhelming — with the right guidance, it can feel empowering 💪💖

MenopauseSupport

01/13/2026

Still dragging your feet long after getting sick? 🥴⚡
It might not be just “recovery”… it could be mitochondrial fatigue.

🦠 The virus may be long gone, but the collateral damage can linger—
think:
🧠 brain fog
🔋 low stamina
😴 deep exhaustion
🚶‍♀️ feeling like life is moving faster than you are

✨ Time to juice up your mitochondria — your cellular power plants!
Some of my favourite mitochondrial-supporting ingredients include:
⚡ Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC)
⚡ Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
⚡ Active B vitamins
⚡ Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)
⚡ N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC)

💊 My go-to? Mito SAP by NFH
You can find it on my online pharmacy; just visit my website.

🌱 Start rebuilding energy at the cellular level—and get back to living, not just pushing through.


01/08/2026

The Perimenopause Puzzle:
🌙 Insomnia
😡 Irritability
😩 Loss of muscle mass

While waiting for her blood test results, I recommended the protocol shared just below.

Low and behold, within 2-3 weeks, she started:
😴 sleeping,
💪gaining muscle, and
😊 chilling out:)

⬆️ Here's the PROTOCOL:

1. 25g protein 3x daily

2. Daily breathing exercise such as wimhof or pranayama

3. Sereniten plus by Pure Encapsulations

https://naturopathmontreal.ca/products/pure-encapsulations-sereniten-plus-45capsules?_pos=1&_sid=9f5c0041d&_ss=r

4. Mito SAP by NFH

https://naturopathmontreal.ca/search?q=mito+sap&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

5. Creatine by Designs for Health

https://naturopathmontreal.ca/products/designs-for-health-creatine-monohydrate-450g?_pos=1&_sid=aeb2ed5ab&_ss=r

🩺 Always check in with your licensed healthcare provider before starting anything new.

❤️ Good luck, be well, pdc.

I am so very much looking forward to sharing with and learning from fellow colleagues at the biannual Exceptional ND con...
12/31/2025

I am so very much looking forward to sharing with and learning from fellow colleagues at the biannual Exceptional ND conference!

I will be bringing my experience and perspective on my holistic approach to optimizing thyroid health.

Thx to the organizers!

Did you know? 🟡 “In-range” vitamin D on your lab report may still be below the level linked with optimal benefits. 📉➡️📈A...
12/29/2025

Did you know? 🟡 “In-range” vitamin D on your lab report may still be below the level linked with optimal benefits. 📉➡️📈

At optimal 25(OH)D levels, vitamin D is associated with a long list of benefits, including: ✨
• Immunity 🛡️
• Metabolic function ⚡
• Bone health 🦴
• Lower all-cause mortality risk ❤️⬇️

Here’s the nuance: many conventional lab “normal” ranges are designed to flag deficiency, not necessarily optimize outcomes—and there’s active debate on targets. 🧪💬 Major guideline bodies consider ≥50 nmol/L sufficient for most people and caution that persistently high levels (often cited >125 nmol/L) may increase risk. ⚠️

That said, many clinicians and emerging research argue that a higher personal target can be more meaningful than simply being “normal.” 🎯 In my practice, we often aim for an OPTIMAL window of ~100–200 nmol/L, tailored to your context and monitored with repeat labs—because there is no one-size-fits-all dose. 🧬📊

Even the common 10,000 IU/week approach can be helpful, but it often isn’t enough to consistently reach your target. 💊⬆️

Bottom line: check your numbers ✅, supplement strategically 🧠, and don’t settle for “good enough.” Aim for OPTIMAL—because you deserve it. 🌞💛

12/22/2025

✨ My Personal Experience with Erbium Laser Skin Resurfacing ✨

At my post-treatment follow-up, my medical esthetician was floored to see my progress. She shared that it takes her clients 2 to 4 WEEKS to get the same healing as did after 4 DAYS!

How did I do it, she asked? The answer is simple - protocol matters.

As a naturopathic doctor, I didn’t just rely on the laser. I followed a targeted pre- and post-laser skin recovery protocol designed to:
🧬 Support collagen repair
💧 Accelerate skin healing
🔥 Calm inflammation
🛡️ Protect the skin barrier
✨ Optimize results & longevity

The truth? Laser skin resurfacing results are not just about the procedure — they’re about how you prepare and how you recover.

I’m sharing my evidence-informed healing and recovery protocol that helped me experience:
✔️ Faster downtime
✔️ Less redness & irritation
✔️ Better texture, tone & glow
✔️ Healthier skin long-term

👇 Want my secrets to skin success?
💬 Drop the word “SKIN” in the comments and I’ll send you exactly what I did.

Because great skin isn’t luck — it’s strategy. ✨

12/11/2025

Is your thyroid the missing key to your health challenge? 🔑🦋
So many people are told their thyroid is “fine,” yet they still struggle with fatigue, weight changes, mood issues, or feeling off. Often the problem isn’t the thyroid itself… it’s the incomplete assessment.

Here are 3 essentials I highlight in today’s video that are often overlooked:
1️⃣ Test key vitamins + minerals that support thyroid health (listen for the full list)
2️⃣ Assess other hormones that directly influence thyroid function
3️⃣ Go beyond TSH for a deeper, more accurate picture

Curious about optimal blood test ranges or want a more complete workup?
📩 Feel free to reach out — this is what I do every day.

FunctionalMedicine

12/09/2025

✨ Detox Through Your Skin ✨
Research shows that our sweat can carry out a surprising list of environmental toxins — including BPA, chlorinated pesticides, mercury, cadmium, and more. An infrared sauna is one of the most effective ways to support this natural detox pathway.

The key?
🔥 A high-quality sauna
❄️ A cold shower or plunge right after
💧 And always replenish with electrolytes

Live close to the clinic? Visit my website for a full list of evidence-based benefits of infrared sauna therapy and to book your sauna sessions today. Your detox journey starts here. 🤍

11/27/2025

Progesterone isn’t just a “hormone for your cycle”—it’s a powerful neuromodulator. We have progesterone receptors throughout the brain, especially in regions that regulate mood, stress response, and sleep. When levels are low, many women feel it as anxiety, irritability, and that sense of being “on edge.”

In this patient story, a woman shared that after 20 years of living with constant anxiety, just a few days of using bioidentical progesterone cream helped her feel like she was finally getting herself back.
Sometimes the missing piece is hormonal.

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