Author: Kim Crabb

Browntail Moth Rash and Infestation: Get the Facts Now

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Kim Crabb
Category: General Health, Prevention, Seasonal Wellness

The Maine Forest Service continues to warn of increases in browntail moth caterpillar infestation. Although activity is at its highest May through July, cases of the browntail moth rash can start as early as April. 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.
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Conventional and Natural Treatment Options for Allergy Relief

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Kim Crabb and Joel Hall
Category: Seasonal Wellness

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.
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The Basics of a Good Night’s Sleep – Practice Good Sleep Hygiene

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Kim Crabb
Category: Sleep

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.
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Product Spotlight: Valerian for Sleep

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Kim Crabb
Category: Sleep, Supplements

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 »
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Coastal is Expanding

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Kim Crabb
Category: Coastal News

We have some exciting news! Our business is growing, and we’re busting at the seams. So, to give us some breathing room, we’re expanding into the space next door. What’s going into the space? The expansion will double the size of our compounding lab and will provide space for other necessities, such as a much-needed... Read more »
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Introducing Andrew Gray, PharmD

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Kim Crabb
Category: Coastal News

We are happy to introduce you to our new partner and pharmacist, Andrew Gray, PharmD. You may have already spoken to him and, if so, you already know that he’s a great addition to the Coastal Family!
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Introducing Meredith Downing, PharmD

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Kim Crabb
Category: Coastal News

The entire team is excited to introduce our new partner and pharmacist, Meredith Downing, PharmD. Meredith comes to us with fifteen years’ pharmacy experience, with six of those being in compounding. Read more about Meredith and the other partners.
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Your Cold Season Cheat Sheet

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Joel Hall and Kim Crabb
Category: General Health

Follow these tips from our wellness specialist Joel Hall, to decrease your chances of getting sick. If you're already feeling it, he covers that too!
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A Response to Recent Meta-analysis on Omega-3s and Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Kim Crabb and Coastal Pharmacy & Wellness Staff
Category: Heart Health, Supplements

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.
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