Hi everyone! I'm Dr. Madeleine, ND - one of the naturopathic doctors here at Higher Health. My passion for health and wellness started from a young age. I always loved helping others and getting to know new people beyond the surface. Now, many years later, I am living that passion, continuing to help people every day. The amazing part is that my patients are the ones who help me grow and learn every day. My focuses in practice include low energy/chronic fatigue, anxiety/stress management, chronic pain, digestive concerns, and hormones. Feel free to reach out for a friendly conversation, or with any questions! Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Monday. 🤗

Hi Everyone, I wanted to send a quick recap of the insightful discussions we had during our weekly Monday meeting. It was wonderful hearing your personal updates and wellness wins, and I'm grateful for the support and openness shared by all. Key Highlights from the Meeting: - Personal Updates: One member shared a moving letter about their uncle, reminding us of the power of language around mental health. We also welcomed new members, with one participant sharing their recent breakup and receiving collective support from everyone. - Wellness and Nutrition: Another participant discussed the challenges of the autoimmune protocol diet, and we shared strategies for better nutrition, like incorporating folate-rich foods to support methylation. One member also celebrated their progress with walking and fiber intake. - Mindset & Self-Nourishment: We discussed how important mindset is for our overall well-being. From focusing on "determination through imperfection" to self-love and "readiness", it was clear that nourishing ourselves both physically and mentally is a top priority. - DNA Testing: The group also touched on the benefits of DNA testing, and we’ll be sending a sample report to one of the participants for their review. As always, thank you for being part of this amazing community. Let’s keep encouraging each other and focusing on our wellness journeys. If you need anything or have any questions, feel free to reach out! Dr. Tara

How are you managing without your visible monitor? Interested to hear!

Hi Everyone, It was such a pleasure walking you through the power of using a CGM. You just spent the last 2 weeks seeing your body in real time using your Freestyle Libre And that’s something most people never experience. What you’ve likely noticed: → Your glucose doesn’t just respond to food→ It responds to stress, sleep, timing, movement, and even your thoughts → The same meal can give you different results on different days → Small shifts (like walking after a meal or eating protein first) can make a big difference → “Eating less” or skipping meals doesn’t always help… and often backfires! The biggest takeaway from this reset: This isn’t about perfection. It’s about awareness, experimentation and personalization Because there is no one “perfect diet”. There is only what works best for your body. What I hope you’re walking away with: ✔ A better understanding of your hunger, energy, and cravings ✔ Awareness of what spikes you (and what doesn’t) ✔ Tools to flatten your curves in real life ✔ Confidence to experiment instead of guess And also this… (the honest part) For many of you, your numbers probably looked “pretty good” overall. But here’s what I want you to know: ... “Good” is not the same as optimal And the real magic is in the subtle patterns: - Slight elevations after meals - Gradual rises through the day - Differences between similar foods - The impact of stress and under-fuelling That’s where we move from tracking to optimizing So what’s next? If you want to take this further, the next step is making this data personal. Because two people can have similar graphs…and need completely different strategies. This is where a 1:1 review comes in We take your data and connect it to: - your meals - your lifestyle - your goals (energy, weight, hormones, performance) And build something that actually fits your life. If you’re ready for that next step, I encourage you to schedule a 30 min glucose review where we can dig even deeper and personalize.