Dr. Melissa Descoteaux, ND

12/24/2025

Wishing you a Happy and restf Holiday season!

Hope you get to slow down and spend time with the people who mean the most to you ✨

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10/01/2025

Give yourself a hand and update your Health plan for the Fall, before things get too busy!

Have you taken advantage of your Health benefits?
If not, 3 months left. If you have, fantastic let’s keep the ball rolling.

If you live anywhere in Ontario I can see you virtually or In person in Toronto.

If you’re looking for support with:
- cold and flu prevention
- energy, sleep, stress management
- fertility preparation
- pregnancy care
- postpartum support
- changes in perimenopause
- optimizing s***m health
- preventative care
- infant, toddler, child health concerns
- a general check in and blood work

Book in soon! ✨

09/24/2025

Have you heard of Choline?

The recommended intake is from diet + supplements.

Speak with your ND or healthcare provider if you’re unsure if you need to increase your Choline intake. Always speak with your ND or HCP before starting any supplements, especially in pregnancy!

09/24/2025

09/17/2025

The benefits are numerous and it is safe.

If you are experiencing pregnancy complications always speak with your healthcare provider (OB or midwife) about an exercise plan.

For more ways to support your health during pregnancy or postpartum book in for an Initial assessment! I’d love to work with you.

09/15/2025

Being mindful of infection control for Newborns during cold and flu season can help lower risk of severe infection, hospitalization and complications.

If a Newborn has a fever they are admitted to hospital for 24-36hrs. Stressful for mom and baby.

Practicing hand washing, keeping your distance if feeling ill, limiting visitors during the first month are all ways to keep baby safe.

If you’re interested in discussing your baby’s health and how Naturopathic medicine can compliment routine medical care book in for a Discovery Call! [link in bio]

04/17/2025

Along with stress, lack of time, cravings, fatigue etc..

Most people can list the things getting in the way of meeting their health goals.

It’s time to make a plan and take active steps!

Let’s do it 💪

06/28/2024

Importance of Vitamin D testing in Pregnancy.

This study showed that screening pregnant patients for Vitamin D deficiency and treating may reduce adverse events:
- Preeclampsia (NNS 11)
- Gestational diabetes (NNS 50)
- Preterm delivery (NNS 20)

NNS = the number of people needed to be screened to prevent one negative outcome.

NOTE - Work with an ND to test Vitamin D levels and choose an appropriate dose. It is possible to take too much Vitamin D so always speak with your ND, OB/MD or Midwife before starting new supplements during pregnancy.

Test, don’t guess!

Source - PMID 29788364

04/07/2024

39 million children (under 5yrs) were estimated to be overweight or obese in 2020 and one factor may be early life nutrition.

This new study is interesting as it questions the impact of maternal lifestyle choices on breastmilk composition and how those changes may benefit infant health.

In fact, its been said the period from conception to 2yrs, term ‘the first 1000 days’ may be the most important time for nutritional influence on children’s health.

As an ND I am all about preventative medicine. I love the idea of starting by supporting maternal health, to hopefully set children up for better health in adulthood!

Note - More research is needed to study the effect of higher adiponectin levels in breast milk and the impact on infant health. As well as how other lifestyle factors like stress may affect breast milk composition.

Source - PMID: 38164413

Im curious - Did you exercise during lactation?

11/27/2023

Big News ✨
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I am very excited to announce that Seed Fertility Program is now Live!
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I took this photo in the Spring when I was recording the content for S***m factor fertility, as part of Flourish’s Fleur Preconception Program.
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When it comes to Fertility, so much of the information out there focuses on egg or women’s health with very little focus on s***m health. This perplexed me, since up to 50% of the causes of infertility can be related to s***m health.
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Why was no one talking about the evidence based factors that could affect s***m health (ex diet, lifestyle, types of exercise etc.)? 🤔
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This is why I created the content for Seed ✨
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A program consiting of bite size videos (because you’re busy).
Summarizing the evidence on things you can do to support s***m health.
Bonuses - Meal Plan, Daily Checklist, cheat sheets..
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Want to know more? Check out the link in my profile!
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You can also access Seed by joining the ’s Full Fleur Preconception program - Link also in my profile.
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If you have any questions, msg or email me!

08/01/2023

Officially on Maternity Leave

The wait is over. Our baby boy arrived Sunday morning!

We are on cloud nine, soaking in all the newborn snuggles.

I will still be available via email during mat leave and you can book in with .lizrychlik.nd now! [link in profile]

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07/26/2023

You can now book in with Dr Liz ND!
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If you’re looking for an Initial assessment, Follow up appointment, B12 injection or IV therapy while I am away from , Dr Liz will be seeing patients on my behalf.
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She is available Tuesdays 11-4 (in person, virtual or IV therapy) and Fridays 10-3pm (virtual).
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The Link to Book online is in my Profile OR you can email/call Flourish or email Me, to schedule an appointment ✨