Dr. Shawna Darou, ND
822 Richmond St W M6J 1C9 Toronto, ON, Canada

Sugar is such a big topic in January with so many people making nutrition changes. Did you know that intake surveys from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2015, found that consumption of total sugars in Canada was 101 grams for children aged 2 to 8, 115 grams for children aged 9 to 18, and 85 grams for adults. I was shocked by how much sugar children are getting! I would consider a healthy range to be significantly lower: 25-30 grams per day. Take a look at this article, and let me know how you're doing with sugar: https://drshawnadarou.com//can-you-limit-your-sugar-intak/

It’s the time of year to look forward with our health. What are your aims, goals and intentions this year? Whether they are health-related or not, you need a strong body, resilient mind, and balanced mood to take in the big projects in life. I love this time of year, filled with possibility. What are your intentions this year? What needs to happen with your health to make it happen?... #newyearsintentions #proactivehealtj #healthiswealth #womenshealth #functionalmedicine #naturopathicdocotor

Has anyone else had a week like this?? #takeabreather #workingmoms #womenshealth #timeforabreak #darouwellness

The best advice from @razi.berry. And yes Love Is Medicine. #loveismedicine #hangon #resilience #womenshealth

True - low progesterone can impact your mood and sleep, especially if you notice more of this the week before your period. It’s also a big reason why women in perimenopause feel more sensitive to stress and often have sleep disruptions. Progesterone is easy to test and assess - this is the first place to start.