Paola DeCicco ND

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

08/03/2026

🚫 ANTI-HACK: Fasting isn’t always fabulous.

A perimenopausal patient in her late 40s was struggling with fatigue, weight gain and waking through the night. 🌙

Her saliva test showed a significantly disrupted cortisol pattern. My recommendation?

🍳 25–30 g of protein within 90 minutes of waking.

She started sleeping through the night—and when she skips breakfast, the waking returns. 👀

Your cortisol rhythm may be asking for breakfast, not fasting.

🧪 Curious about yours? Complete the at-home saliva test through my website or DM me for the link.

I am truly grateful to do the work that I do.We are resilient, resourceful and regenerative. Don't let anyone put a ceil...
07/10/2026

I am truly grateful to do the work that I do.

We are resilient, resourceful and regenerative.

Don't let anyone put a ceiling on your limitless capacities.

The POWER of integrative medicine awaits you, like for this patient:

🧠 Support the nervous system,
🍎 Optimize nutrient levels,
🔋 Feed the mitochondria, and
🪲 Balance the gut microbiome.

It's AMAZING what we can achieve when we work together.

Be well, pdc ✨




07/07/2026

Most people with osteopenia are told to 'wait and watch.' This patient gained 10% bone density instead 👀🦴

Curious about the supplement protocol I used? Tap the link in my bio and grab my FREE Osteoporosis Handout for the details. 📖🔗

Strong bones don't happen by chance—they happen by choice. 💪🦴

07/02/2026

Plot twist: the pill prescribed for exhaustion makes you want a nap. 😅💊

One of the lesser-known side effects of many antidepressants is fatigue, especially during the first 2–6 weeks after starting them or after a dose increase.

For someone already struggling with burnout, low motivation, and exhaustion, feeling even sleepier can seem completely counterproductive. The good news? It doesn't always stay that way, and there are strategies that can help.

✨ Try taking your medication at bedtime (if appropriate and approved by your prescriber).

🥩 Aim for 30 g of protein at each meal, 3–4 times daily, to support neurotransmitter production and blood sugar stability.

🏃‍♀️ Don't ditch your workouts. Movement may be the last thing you feel like doing, but it's often one of the best tools for improving energy, mood, and resilience.

Medication can be an important piece of the puzzle. Nutrition, exercise, sleep, hormones, gut health, and stress physiology are other pieces that deserve attention too.

🤝 Work integratively with your ND and prescribing practitioner to get the best of both worlds—combining the strengths of conventional medicine with a root-cause approach to help you feel like yourself again.

Have you experienced the "I'm exhausted but my antidepressant is supposed to help" phase?

👇 Share your experience below.

L to R:- spinach sauteed with sesame seed oil, garlic and ginger root- mustard greens sauteed with olive oil, chillie fl...
06/28/2026

L to R:
- spinach sauteed with sesame seed oil, garlic and ginger root
- mustard greens sauteed with olive oil, chillie flakes and garlic
- kale sauteed with coconut oil and onion
- swiss chard sauteed with grapeseed oil and garlic

Cooking by me; green thumb magic by frank - thx dad!!!

A few months ago I was invited to speak about menopause at a teacher's annual conference in Toronto.

Of all the great nuggets that I packed into that lecture, the thing that stood out the most for the audience was my story telling in complete gratitude for the love of cooking, connecting with food and eating that I learnt from my Nonna (grandma in Italian).

And today, my dad shows up at my house with a basket of beautiful greens from his garden.

May this story and photo inspire you to connect with the magic of food! Buon appetito:)

06/19/2026

💩40 HOURS ➡️ 18 HOURS 💩

That's not a typo. That's a gut comeback.

My patient had been struggling with chronic constipation and IBS-C, despite years on a low-FODMAP diet. Her transit time was a sluggish 40+ hours -ouch, literally! 🚦

But before we could tackle the SIBO, dysbiosis, and everything else happening downstream, we had to clear the bottleneck.

The mission? 🏁 Get things moving.

The solution?

🌿 A SIBO-friendly fiber
https://www.naturopathmontreal.ca/products/solufibre?_pos=1&_sid=84e135ddd&_ss=r

⚡ A targeted prokinetic:
https://www.naturopathmontreal.ca/products/gi-motility-matrix?_pos=1&_sid=314eacd5e&_ss=r

The result?
💩 40 hours ➡️ 18 hours
💩 More regular bowel movements
💩 Less stagnation
💩 A gut finally ready for the next phase of healing

Because sometimes the biggest breakthrough isn't found in a fancy protocol...

It's in the toilet. 🚽😉

👇 Supplements linked here.

https://www.naturopathmontreal.ca/products/gi-motility-matrix?_pos=1&_sid=314eacd5e&_ss=r

https://www.naturopathmontreal.ca/products/solufibre?_pos=1&_sid=84e135ddd&_ss=r

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👇 SEE ENGLISH BELOW 👇 ✨ Vous cherchez un nouveau chez-vous professionnel ? ✨Une belle opportunité s’offre à un professio...
06/10/2026

👇 SEE ENGLISH BELOW 👇

✨ Vous cherchez un nouveau chez-vous professionnel ? ✨

Une belle opportunité s’offre à un professionnel de la santé ou du mieux-être souhaitant intégrer une clinique établie depuis plus de 20 ans.

🩺 Chiropraticien(ne), acupuncteur(trice), massothérapeute, physiothérapeute, psychothérapeute ou autre professionnel(le) de la santé : nous aimerions vous rencontrer !

✔️ Bureau privé d’environ 250 pi²
✔️ Espace additionnel optionnel d’environ 150 pi²
✔️ Ambiance professionnelle, chaleureuse et collaborative
✔️ Possibilités de référencement et de développement de pratique

🌿 Venez faire partie d’une équipe passionnée qui a à cœur le bien-être de sa communauté.

📩 Contactez-moi en privé pour plus de détails ou pour venir visiter les lieux !

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🚪 OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE! 🚪

Calling all chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, physiotherapists, psychotherapists, and wellness professionals!

✨ Private office (~250 sq. ft.)
✨ Additional joint office available (~150 sq. ft.)
✨ Established clinic with 20+ years of community presence
✨ Collaborative, referral-friendly environment

If you've been searching for the perfect place to grow your practice, this could be it.

🌿 Come join me and be part of a thriving healthcare community.

DM for details or to arrange a tour!

06/03/2026

🎉 PCOS just got a glow-up... meet PMOS! 🎉

After 14 years of debate, experts have finally acknowledged what clinicians and millions of women have known all along: this isn't just about ovarian cysts.

👋 Goodbye Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS)
✨ Hello Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)

Why the change? Because this condition is far more than an ovarian issue.

🔬 PMOS is a complex, multi-system hormonal and metabolic condition involving:

💥 Insulin resistance (the primary driver for many)
⚖️ Testosterone and other androgens
🌸 Estrogen
🌙 Progesterone
😮‍💨 Cortisol
🦋 Thyroid hormones

The name change reflects a bigger truth: hormones don't operate in isolation—they dance together. And when one partner misses a step, the entire performance can be affected.

The good news? 💚 There is so much you can do to improve hormonal balance and reduce symptoms.

✔️ Prioritize protein-rich, Mediterranean-style meals
✔️ Reduce refined carbohydrates
✔️ Focus on resistance training and muscle building
✔️ Support stress resilience
✔️ Protect your sleep like it's a prescription
✔️ Use targeted nutritional and lifestyle strategies based on YOUR unique hormone picture

🩺 Work with a healthcare professional who understands the intricate hormonal connections and can assess the root causes driving your symptoms—not just manage them.

Because the goal isn't simply surviving PMOS...
✨ It's creating a foundation for long-term hormonal health, metabolic wellness, fertility, energy, and vitality.

After all, if it's affecting your metabolism, hormones, ovaries, fertility, mood, skin, weight, cardiovascular health, and future disease risk... shouldn't the name reflect that?

👇 Have you heard about the PMOS name change? What are your thoughts?

Just wrapped up an action-packed 3 days in Ottawa 🇨🇦 as part of an incredible coast-to-coast-to-coast delegation represe...
05/05/2026

Just wrapped up an action-packed 3 days in Ottawa 🇨🇦 as part of an incredible coast-to-coast-to-coast delegation representing naturopathic medicine 🌿 — meeting with PR leaders + federal ministers to talk real solutions to our healthcare crisis.

Here’s the mic drop moment 🎤👇
Once ministers truly understood:
🧠 who NDs are
📚 how extensively we’re trained
🩺 the scope of what we can do

…it became a *no-brainer* 💡 — naturopathic doctors belong at the table.

Why?
Because we are an **underutilized resource** with:
📊 evidence showing improved healthcare efficiency
💰 reduced system costs
🤝 patient-centered, root-cause care

This isn’t “alternative” — this is *essential*.

Now we need YOUR voice 👇
If you’ve had a positive experience with a naturopathic doctor:

📣 Tell your provincial + federal ministers
📝 Advocate for integrative care
🇨🇦 Ask for NDs to be included in shaping the future of healthcare in Canada

Real change happens when patients speak up 💥
Let’s make sure naturopathic medicine is part of the solution. 🌿

04/30/2026

🚫💊 The UTI merry-go-round ends here…

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of antibiotics → temporary relief → infection returns 😩… you’re not alone — and you’re definitely not stuck.

✨ New research shows we can break the cycle by up to 58% — without constantly reaching for antibiotics. YES, really.

Because here’s the truth no one talks about 👇
Every round of antibiotics can disrupt your microbiome 🦠 and increase the risk of antibiotic resistance 🚨… which can turn a simple UTI into a much bigger problem.

💡 The goal?
✔️ Support your body’s natural defenses
✔️ Make your urinary tract less “inviting” to bacteria
✔️ Stop the cycle before it starts

🎥 In this video, I break it all down — and share a simple, targeted solution that can make a BIG difference.

📖 I also wrote a full article with my best UTI prevention tips + tricks (trust me, you’ll want these!)

👉 Ready to take control and ditch the repeat infections?

🔗 Check out the article -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NJm72tH1Ge1pZa7DYmsIYRD11cL07r26/view?usp=sharing

🛒 Explore the product I recommend -
https://naturopathmontreal.ca/products/genestra-seroyal-hmf-womens-daily-30c

Your microbiome (and future self) will thank you 💙

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