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09/18/2026

We love fiber around here! Repost Irina Chan 👌💛

Looking to improve your digestive health naturally? Book a free 15 minute consultation today! Link in bio!

Before anyone calls the clinic: no, this is NOT what an acupuncture appointment looks like. 😅Patients do not normally le...
09/18/2026

Before anyone calls the clinic: no, this is NOT what an acupuncture appointment looks like. 😅

Patients do not normally leave treatment looking like a human pincushion.

But the photo does raise a pretty fair question:

Does acupuncture actually work?

Because if someone is going to put needles into you, even very tiny ones.... “people have been doing it for thousands of years” probably isn’t enough of an answer.

So we looked at the modern research.

In our new article, we break down 5 conditions where acupuncture has research behind it, including pain, headaches, fertility and more..... without the hype or mystical explanations.

Tiny needles. Big questions. Let’s look at the evidence.

👉 Read “Does Acupuncture Work? 5 Conditions With Research Behind Acupuncture
https://higherhealthcentre.com/does-acupuncture-work/

09/09/2026

Three foundational nutrition elements I come back to again and again with my patients, especially during perimenopause: Repost Keara Taylor 👌

🥦 Fibre: Aim for 25–35 g/day to support gut health, satiety and healthy blood sugar. Think beans and legumes, berries, vegetables and whole grains.
🦴 Calcium: Aim for ~1,200 mg/day during menopause and 1,000 mg/day for most other adult women from food and supplement sources. Food first is a great place to start.
💪 Protein: Essential for maintaining and building muscle, while also supporting satiety and healthy blood sugar regulation.

Nutrition during perimenopause does not need to be complicated. Start with the basics, and build from there 🤍

09/05/2026

If this sounds familiar, know that you don’t have to settle for unpredictable symptoms and restrictive diets.
Repost Irina Chan 👌

There are ways to dig deeper, and working with a naturopathic doctor can help you better understand what’s contributing to your symptoms and create a plan that supports long-term digestive health.

Book a free 15 minute consultation to get started! Link in bio!

08/28/2026

Chewing ICE? Your iron might be low. 🧊 Repost Dr. Tara Campbell, ND 👌

It sounds strange, but a persistent craving for ice has a name: pagophagia, a form of pica.

And it can sometimes show up when your iron stores are running low.

Here’s where it gets interesting:

You can have low iron before you become anemic.

A standard CBC can tell us things like your hemoglobin and hematocrit.

But it doesn’t necessarily tell us how much iron you have stored.

That’s where ferritin comes in.

So you may be told your bloodwork is “normal” while still dealing with things like:

✅ fatigue
✅hair shedding
✅brain fog
✅restless legs
✅poor exercise recovery
✅craving or chewing ice

None of those symptoms automatically mean low iron.

There are plenty of other possible causes.

But if they sound familiar, it may be worth pulling up your last bloodwork and asking one simple question:

Was my ferritin actually checked?

And one important note: low ferritin doesn’t automatically mean you need an iron infusion.

Sometimes food is enough. Sometimes oral iron makes sense.

And sometimes the bigger question is why your iron is low in the first place.

If you’re not sure what your bloodwork means or what to check next, we offer a free 15-minute call with a licensed practitioner at Higher Health.

No pressure. Just a place to start.

Save this post, and send it to the person who is always crunching on ice. 🧊

08/01/2026

Exhausted, shedding more hair than usual, and always cold? This is for you. Repost Dr. Tara Campbell, ND

Low iron could be playing a role.

But here’s where many people get confused:

one iron number, or being told your results are “in range”,doesn’t always give you the full picture.

There are 3 blood-work markers worth looking at together:

🩸 Ferritin

This reflects the iron your body has stored.

🩸 Hemoglobin

This helps show whether low iron has progressed to anemia.

🩸 Transferrin saturation

This tells us how much iron is actually available for your body to use.

Your numbers matter, but so do your symptoms.

We also need to understand why your iron may be low, whether oral iron has helped, and whether it has caused side effects.

Because you shouldn’t have to keep guessing why you still feel exhausted.

Have recent blood work but aren’t sure what it means?

Book a complimentary iron screening consultation.

We’ll review your results with you.

Explain what the numbers mean in plain language, and help you understand the most appropriate next step.

Are you still following a Low FODMAP diet without reintroducing foods? Repost Irina Chan 👌Remember, Low FODMAP is meant ...
08/01/2026

Are you still following a Low FODMAP diet without reintroducing foods? Repost Irina Chan 👌

Remember, Low FODMAP is meant to be temporary. The reintroduction phase is where you learn your personal triggers, expand your diet, and build confidence around food.

07/25/2026

Heavy periods don’t just affect your quality of life, they can also deplete your iron stores over time. Repost Keara Taylor 👌.

If your periods are heavier or coming closer together, it’s important to have your iron & ferritin levels checked. Low iron can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, headaches, and poor exercise tolerance.

And if you’ve tried iron supplements before and they upset your stomach, don’t give up. There are many different formulations available, and for some women, IV iron may be an appropriate option.

Test and Treat. Don’t just live with it 🤍

07/22/2026

One of the hardest parts of struggling with infertility wasn’t just the waiting, the grief, or the uncertainty—it was the advice. 🤷‍♀️. Repost Dr. Laura von Hagen, M.Sc, Fertility ND

“Just relax.”
“It’ll happen when you stop trying.”
“Maybe you’re too stressed.”
“Just go on vacation.”
“I know someone who got pregnant as soon as they stopped thinking about it.”
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I know these comments are usually made with good intentions. People want to help. They want to fix something that feels impossible to fix.
But as someone who has experienced infertility—and now as a fertility-focused Naturopathic Doctor—I can tell you that these comments often add to the pain instead of easing it.
Infertility is not a problem that can be solved with clichés or unsolicited advice. What most people need isn’t another suggestion. They need someone who is willing to sit with them in the hard moments, without trying to make them feel better.
If someone you care about is struggling to conceive, resist the urge to offer advice or silver linings. Instead, try:
💛 “I’m so sorry you’re going through this.”
💛 “I’m here to listen.”
💛 “How can I support you?”

Sometimes the most healing thing you can do is simply listen.

If you’ve been on the receiving end of hurtful fertility advice, know you’re not alone. And if you love someone navigating infertility, your presence matters far more than your opinions.

Let’s normalize listening instead of fixing. ❤️

If this is everything you ate today, eating less may be the last thing your body needs.The scale can go down while your ...
07/15/2026

If this is everything you ate today, eating less may be the last thing your body needs.

The scale can go down while your body gets weaker.

That’s the part women are rarely warned about.

Coffee for breakfast.
A small salad for lunch.
A light dinner.

And somehow, you still think the answer is to eat less.🚨

But there comes a point when eating less stops being a strategy, and starts becoming underfueling.

Your body needs enough food and protein to maintain muscle.

And after 40, that muscle becomes even more important for your strength, bone health and metabolism.

When you consistently underfuel, you may feel tired, recover poorly and gradually lose muscle.

And if the weight eventually returns, the muscle you lost doesn’t automatically return with it.

You could end up near the same number on the scale, but with less muscle than when you started.

So before you cut another meal, ask yourself:

**Am I eating too much, or have I been giving my body too little for too long?**

If this sounds familiar, book a free consultation with our team at Higher Health.

We’ll help you take a closer look at what your body may actually need.

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