Category: General Health

The holiday season brings cheer to millions and we tend to celebrate with wild abandon. We often pay for all of that celebrating with a new year cold. Joel shares why this is and some prevention tips.

While millions of Americans suffer regularly from anxiety disorders, most of them do not seek or receive appropriate treatment. There are many natural alternatives that may work for treating anxiety, helping you avoid unpleasant side effects from prescription medications.

DPA is an essential element in fish oil that has avoided the spotlight for a long time. Find out what it is and why it’s so important.

Joel shares his recommendations for gout. The key is to address what’s causing the pain and inflammation, not just the inflammation itself.

Tired legs and unsightly veins are more than just a product of growing older. These symptoms could be signaling issues that can be improved with treatment or avoided with prevention efforts. Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen outlines various symptoms and causes of venous disease. 

Bug bites are more than just a nuisance. Those bugs can carry an array of nasty diseases like Lyme, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and dengue. Dr. Bartlett covers some natural options for avoiding bites and avoiding toxic chemicals.

This week, Joel shared details of a phone call with us that we just had to share with you. It reinforced why we do what we do and why we encourage you to keep pursuing treatments until you find what works. We hope you’ll find this success story as encouraging as we did. 

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 common belief used to be that your family health history was your health destiny. Genetic testing can provide insights into lifestyle changes that can lead you to a different destiny. Advances in genomics have revealed a greater story about how genes affect health. Learn more about that story and how it can help you achieve greater health.

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.