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Your Weight Matters More Than Ever. Your weight matters more than ever. Almost half of the American population is obese and most of us don’t even know it. The CDC defines obesity as greater than a 30% body mass index. Your extra weight is not about how you look, it’s about how long you live!…

The Science Has Evolved. Get Serious About Your Health. By Dr. Robin Rose Terrain Health incorporates cutting edge testing and genomic analysis to deliver precision, individualized medicine. The practice uses a multi-interventional approach to prevent and treat disease by optimizing nutrition, exercise, sleep, mindfulness, and mindset. Every person is different and now we have the…

Get Serious About Immune Support. By Dr. Robin Rose Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and vital to our health! It is a water-soluble vitamin, which means it is not stored in the body, so it must be taken daily. It is difficult for most people to consume the required servings of fruits and veggies…

12 Studies on the Benefits of Vitamin C. These Days, Boosting Your Immune System is Number 1. By Dr. Robin Rose Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and is vital to our health. Not only is it a powerful antioxidant, but it is imperative for the biosynthesis of collagen, carnitine, and neurotransmitters. Many animals and…

Our Vitamin D Needs Unite Us. By Dr. Robin Rose Dr. Vatsal Thakkar’s illuminating piece on Vitamin D in Friday’s Wall Street Journal highlights the powerful role Vitamin D plays in supporting a healthy immune response and why having adequate levels is imperative for optimal health. Thakkar pays particular attention to skin tone and while…

Vitamin D has powerful effects that are pervasive throughout our body, evidenced by the fact that its receptor is found in every single one of our cells. Vitamin D is NOT just a “vitamin.” It functions as a hormone at a cellular level. Vitamin D deficiency affects 1 billion people worldwide. The overall prevalence rate…

A Key Supplement Especially for Those Who Live in Colder Climates or Work Indoors. By Dr. Robin Rose Crucial for your immune function: Studies show that people with Vitamin D deficiency are 11 times more likely to contract a cold or the flu. Critical for strengthening your bones: Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium…

Mindset Matters More Than Ever. By Dr. Robin Rose We are living through unprecedented times, the likes that none of us have ever seen and hopefully will never experience again. This virus is ripping through the world and our country at lightning speed. This predator is more contagious and infectious than any other disease we…

Get Healthy Stay Healthy. By Dr. Robin Rose We take a muti-disciplinary approach to health and wellness. The goal of our functional medicine practice is to optimize nutrition, sleep, exercise, and mindfulness to help people live longer, more fulfilling lives. I cofounded Terrain Health because I worry that many people in our community need to…

Eating Well Matters More Than Ever. By Aimee Rein At Terrain Health we believe in being proactive about your health to strengthen and support your immune system. Prevention and taking care of ourselves begins with nutrition. It is especially critical during this pandemic to consume the foods that are the most nutrient dense. There are…