Terrain Blog
Written by Our Team of Naturopathic Doctors
Thyroid Health 101: Understanding Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, and Hashimoto's
Fatigue, weight changes, feeling cold, feeling wired. Thyroid symptoms show up in a lot of different ways, and they are easy to write off as stress or life just being busy. In this post, our naturopathic doctors walk through how the thyroid works, the difference between hypothyroid and hyperthyroid, the labs worth running, and what it means when antibodies come back elevated.
Understanding Fatigue: Common Root Causes and What to Test
Tired of feeling tired? Fatigue is common, but it's rarely random. Here are the most common root causes of low energy, plus the labs worth considering to get to the bottom of it.
Natural Ways to Support GLP-1 Production
GLP-1 plays a key role in appetite regulation, blood sugar balance, and metabolic health. While medications have brought attention to this hormone, there are also natural ways to support GLP-1 through food, herbal support, and lifestyle practices that work with your body’s innate rhythms. This article explores grounded, sustainable strategies to support metabolic health naturally—without extremes or quick fixes.
The Risks of GLP-1 Medications: Why We’re Approaching With Caution
In recent years, medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have gained massive popularity for their weight-loss effects. While results can seem remarkable, these GLP-1 drugs come with serious risks that are only now coming to light—including digestive complications, thyroid cancer warnings, and growing legal action against manufacturers.
At Terrain Natural Medicine, we take a cautious, whole-body approach. Rather than relying on quick fixes, we focus on restoring balance naturally through nutrition, detoxification, and metabolic support—addressing the root causes of weight and blood sugar issues for long-term health.
How Does Exercise Impact Hormones?
Exercise can be a powerful tool for hormone balance—but only when approached with the right rhythm and awareness. In this post, Dr. Kelcie Rosendahl explores how different types of movement impact key hormones like cortisol, estrogen, insulin, and more.
Daily Practices to Support Healthy Testosterone Levels in Men
Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, prioritizing sleep and avoiding harmful chemicals are potent daily practices that support optimal testosterone levels in men. It can be challenging in today’s modern world to move your body daily, eat well and get enough sleep but these lifestyle basics are the building blocks of healthy hormones. It’s helpful to choose one of these areas to focus on at first, make a plan and then implement!