Natural Terrain Naturopathic Clinic

09/30/2025

"✨ Quote of the Week ✨ “The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence. The grass is greenest where it is watered.” – Robert Fulghum

Fulghum’s writing is rooted in the wisdom of everyday life—reminding us that growth doesn’t come from chasing what’s beyond the fence, but from tending to what’s already within reach.

In my practice, I often see how comparison can quietly erode self-worth. But healing begins when we stop measuring ourselves against others and start nourishing our own soil—emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. 🌿

Water your own garden. That’s where resilience blooms. 💧

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09/25/2025

SLEEP HYGIENE: HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP! ✨💚 What your body does during the day is just as important as what it does at night. Sleep is vital for your health and wellbeing.

1. Sleep in a dark, cool, quiet room. Darkness triggers melatonin, your sleep hormone. A calm, cool space supports your natural sleep cycle.

2. Create a relaxing bedtime routine. Activities like bathing, reading, journaling, knitting, or meditating help lower cortisol (your stress hormone), allowing melatonin to rise and sleep to begin.

3. Don’t stay in bed awake for more than 30 minutes. If you can’t sleep, get up and do something relaxing with low lighting. This helps reset your sleep cycle.

4. Get morning sunlight. Your circadian rhythm is guided by light. Morning sun tells your brain to stop making melatonin, helping you wake up. Darkness at night restarts melatonin to help you sleep.

5. Avoid large meals before bed. Heavy meals can cause discomfort and disrupt sleep. If hungry, opt for a small, healthy snack to stabilize blood sugar.

If sleep issues persist, we can help! 📞 Book with Dr. Mason-Wood, ND today --> https://naturalterrain.com/contact-us/

09/23/2025

✨ Quote of the Week ✨ “I will not lose, for even in defeat, there's a valuable lesson learned.” – Jay Z

Loss isn’t the end—it’s a recalibration. Every setback carries a seed of insight, a chance to deepen your awareness and strengthen your resolve. Whether you're navigating emotional spirals, physical pain, or mental health challenges, the lessons tucked inside defeat often become the foundation for future growth. 🌿

Even when you stumble, you rise. And next time with more wisdom. 💫 Dr. Chris, ND likes to say "you don't learn much from winning - it is only in losing that you learn to up your game"

09/20/2025

September is Su***de Awareness Month 💛
I’ve walked this road myself.
I’m sharing my story, my mission, and why this month matters so deeply.
👉 Please take a moment to read and share — it could save a life.
https://open.substack.com/.../september-is-suicide...
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💛 September is Su***de Awareness Month 💛

I’ve walked this road myself.
I’m sharing my story, my mission, and why this month matters so deeply.

👉 Please take a moment to read and share — it could save a life.
https://open.substack.com/pub/drchristinab/p/september-is-suicide-awareness-month?r=qvk07&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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09/19/2025

Ready to make a better choice? If you’ve tried cortisone and still suffer, it might be time to try a solution that doesn’t just silence pain—it restores health. 💪 Let’s talk about what prolotherapy can do for you. Don’t wait. 📅 Book your consultation and start your journey toward lasting pain relief: www.naturalterrain.com/appointments

09/16/2025

✨ Quote of the Week ✨ “Happiness must be cultivated. It is like character. It is not a thing to be safely left alone for a moment, or it will turn to weeds.” – Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward

Happiness, like a garden, needs tending. It asks for sunlight, nourishment, and care—not just in the big moments, but in the quiet, everyday choices. When we neglect it, even unintentionally, weeds of doubt, comparison, and overwhelm can take root. But with intention and presence, joy can flourish. 🌿

Water what uplifts you. Pull what no longer serves. Let your inner garden grow. 💫

09/12/2025

Inflammation isn’t your enemy—it’s your body’s SOS.💥 Prolotherapy responds by encouraging your body's natural healing responses t Let your body be the healer. Prolotherapy uses natural solutions to trigger a healing cascade: controlled inflammation → collagen production → tissue repair. That’s not masking pain—that’s rebuilding what’s broken. The solutions is to stimulate new cell growth 🧬 that is supportive.

Still relying on cortisone shots? There’s a better path to recovery. 🌿 Click here to learn how prolotherapy and PRP can support long-term healing: www.natura

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09/08/2025

✨ Quote of the Week ✨ “Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life” – Sophia Loren

Mistakes are not failures—they’re invitations to grow, reflect, and realign. In the healing journey, missteps are often the very moments that teach us the most. Whether you're navigating mental health, physical pain, or emotional patterns, give yourself grace. Every experience—especially the imperfect ones—adds depth to your story and wisdom to your path. 🌿

Small missteps don’t define you—they refine you. 💫

09/05/2025

Many people get cortisone shots for quick pain relief—but that short-term comfort can come at a long-term cost. Did you know cortisone can increase joint wear and tear over time? That's why more and more people are choosing prolotherapy; this treatment doesn’t fight your body—it works with it. By intentionally triggering a controlled inflammatory response, prolotherapy promotes new tissue growth in ligaments and tendons.

Want personalized regenerative care? Don’t wait. 📅 Book your consultation and start your journey toward lasting pain relief: www.naturalterrain.com/a

09/01/2025

Quote of the Week ✨ “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage” – Anais Nin
Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the decision to move forward despite it. Whether you're navigating a health challenge, making a bold life change, or simply choosing to speak your truth, every courageous act expands your world. Small acts of courage ripple outward, creating a life that feels more aligned and alive.💫

08/28/2025

🎒🌿 Back to School Wellness Starts Here! Help your kids thrive this school year with three foundational habits: routine, nutrition, and sleep.

🕰️ Routine: Kids feel calmer and more confident with a consistent morning flow. Get them involved in making a to-do list—bed made, teeth brushed, breakfast eaten, lunch packed, and even time for creativity or caring for pets. For a stress free start to the school day, make sure you ditch technology and allow the morning to be a no screen zone!

🍽️ Nutrition: Plan meals ahead to save time and boost focus. Include protein-rich foods like eggs, nuts, fish, and chicken, plus plenty of fruits and veggies. Prep and freeze meals for busy days, and keep healthy snacks on hand. Check out Dr. Chris, ND's book: The Essential Diet; Eating for Mental Health if you in need of some fresh ideas! (available at online retailers and in our clinic)

🌙 Sleep: Start adjusting bedtime now so everyone’s refreshed for the first day. Children need 10+ hours, teens even more, and adults 7.5–9 hours. Create a calming sleep space, power down screens and put them to "sleep" by 6pm, and spend quality time together as a family playing games, doing puzzles, crafts, reading time before bed.

📚✨ Small shifts lead to big results. Let’s make this school year a healthy, happy one—together! If you want to ensure optimum focus, immunity and overall health for your kiddo's consider scheduling an appointment with Dr. Mason-Wood, ND today!

08/25/2025

"Between the stimulus and response there is a space. And in that space lies your power and your freedom"🤍✨ Viktor Frankl

In that pause lives possibility. The choice to breathe. To reflect. To respond with intention. Healing begins in that space—and so does transformation. Viktor Frankl's book "Man's Search for Meaning" is one of my favorite books of all time? I only wish I had read it sooner! Have you read it? If so, what was your favorite takeaway from it? So much wisdom resides in reading!