Author: Kim Crabb

Cases of the browntail moth rash can start as early as April, peaking in June and July. Find out what you can do to reduce your chances of coming into contact with the toxic caterpillar hairs and what you can do if you develop the rash.

The advent of spring means the arrival of higher pollen counts and, unfortunately for some, bad allergies. To enjoy the season with less discomfort, our pharmacists and wellness specialists offer a few conventional and natural options for relief. We know that if you suffer from allergies, you want all options on the table.

Restorative sleep impacts many body systems including hormones, mental health, and metabolic function. Sleep hygiene is only the tip of the iceberg of insomnia, but it is a keystone of sleep health. Dr. Masina Wright and Stephen Drapeau offer tips on getting the best sleep possible.

Valerian officinalis is primarily used to help people fall asleep and stay asleep. It has a long history of use in Western and Chinese medicine and was cited for medicinal use by Hippocrates, the father of medicine (ca 460-377 BC.)  Valerian root contains more than 150 chemical constituents. Although some supplements are standardized to valerenic… Read more »

Results of a Cochrane Review meta-analysis on omega-3s fatty acids and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have generated many news articles proclaiming that omega-3s do not help reduce CVD events and mortality so you may want to skip them altogether. We, along with Nordic Naturals, give our take on the news.

If you were to rate the seasons by the level of health challenges they present, winter would be a perfect 10. It’s cold, it’s dark, no one wants to exercise, we want comfort food and extra fat to stay warm, and the holidays? To say winter seasonal wellness is a challenge would be a major understatement. We’ve reached out to our expert friends for advice and share it with you here.

Andropause is a collection of symptoms attributed to a gradual decline in testosterone levels including fatigue, mood changes, lowered libido and erectile dysfunction. Although a natural part of aging, there are ways to reduce the effect of those symptoms. Educating yourself on treatment options in tandem with guidance from an experienced health practitioner is key to managing this transition smoothly.

The easiest way to handle medication administration, is to arrange for dosing to fall outside of school hours. Sometimes that’s not possible. In that case, here are three tips on how to handle it smoothly.

Maine is among the states that rank highest in U.S. melanoma deaths and our melanoma incidence rate is higher than both California and Florida! Luckily, it’s one cancer that can be prevented and detected relatively easily. Catching the tumor early is the key to less invasive treatment and ultimate survival. Another key is taking the threat seriously and by taking precautions to avoid it in the first place.

This article addresses detection, prevention, UV index guidelines, and links to some helpful resources.