Terrain Blog
Written by Our Team of Naturopathic Doctors
Good Mood Foods: Support Your Mood with Nutrition
The foods we eat directly impact how we feel. From serotonin-boosting proteins to mood-stabilizing fats, nutrition plays a powerful role in mental health. Learn how to support your emotional well-being by choosing foods that fuel a better mood—and which ones may be dragging it down.
Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids play a critical role in heart, brain, and joint health, and are especially important during pregnancy. Learn the benefits of DHA, EPA, and ALA, how to supplement safely, and why working with a naturopathic doctor can make all the difference.
Our Favorite Non Toxic Shampoo Choices
Your scalp is the most absorbent skin on your body — so what you use to wash your hair matters. Many shampoos contain ingredients that can be harsh on both your health and the planet.
We’ve rounded up our top three clean shampoo brands that are effective, gentle, and easy to love.
Read the full blog to see our favorites →
Why Potassium Might Be the Missing Link in Your Thyroid Health
Many people associate thyroid health with iodine and selenium, but potassium is a vital — and often overlooked — mineral in supporting healthy thyroid function. In this post, we explore the connection between potassium and hypothyroidism, signs of deficiency, how it affects hormone utilization, and the best ways to naturally support your mineral levels for optimal energy, metabolism, and well-being.
All About Thyroid Testing
Many patients come to us frustrated, having been told their thyroid is “normal” despite ongoing symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss. But too often, standard tests miss key markers needed for a full picture of thyroid health. In this article, we dive into what a complete thyroid panel should include, the optimal ranges to look for, and how tracking basal body temperature can provide even more insight.
Is Levothyroxine Right for Everyone with Hypothyroidism?
Levothyroxine is the standard treatment for hypothyroidism, but it may not work for everyone. Since thyroid function involves multiple organs and processes, addressing imbalances requires more than just hormone replacement. A holistic approach—including diet, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation—can help optimize thyroid health. If you’re still experiencing symptoms, it may be time to explore alternative solutions.
Fall in Chinese Medicine - Nourish Qi & Maintain Vitality
Fall is frequently associated with themes of transition, transformation, release, loss, death and the grief that often accompanies it all.
Fall shows us we are not unlike trees. In order to conserve, preserve and store what will nourish us through Winter, and not just ensure our growth, but also our vitality come Spring, we must first shed that which no longer serves us.
Holistic Back to School Tips
Starting a new school year can be both exciting and challenging for students and parents alike. A holistic approach to back-to-school preparation ensures not only academic success but also the well-being of your child as a whole.
Ashwagandha: An Adapotgenic Herb with Many Uses
Ashwagandha, also known by its botanical name withania somnifera, is a type of medicinal plant. It is classified as an “adaptogen”, or a substance that encourage the body’s physiology to return to a normal state after a stressor has been encountered. Adaptogens help to decrease stress levels through various, non-specific effects within the body.
All About Flower Essences
Flower Essences We LOVE flower essences at Terrain Natural Medicine! They are such a gentle and potent support for the emotional and mental elements of healing. Considered an energetic therapy, similar to homeopathy, they are able to harmonize the nervous system to allow for physical healing to occur as well.