Coastal Blog

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.

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.

In part one of our CBD series, we focus on the Endocannabinoid System. What it is, how it was discovered and how it helps maintain homeostasis.

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. 

Supporting your loved one after a dementia diagnosis takes care. In this article, Ann Quinlan provides insights on how to plan the journey after diagnosis by focusing on the patient, not the disease.

Cannabis is in the news, debated politically, discussed among friends, family, doctors, pharmacists, and wellness professionals. Research is mounting towards its validity as a medicinal tool. Dismissing it as "something for hippies" is no longer a justifiable option. Becoming more familiar with its healing properties is the first step in accepting it as a viable treatment option.

Recently, Lynda Adams interviewed our very own Joel Hall and Cassi Brooks on her wellness show, Living Life with Lynda. Joel is our head wellness specialist and Cassi is both a co-owner and wellness specialist. Cassi and Joel shared their knowledge about supplementation and how to best support wellness.

Peri and post-menopausal women may sometimes experience vaginal discomfort such as dryness, itching, burning and/or painful intercourse. This is commonly referred to as vaginal atrophy. Hormone replacement is not the only alternative to treating VA. In this article, we discuss non-hormonal treatment options.

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!