Coastal Blog

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.

A strong immune system is paramount these days. To help you ward off infection, we've compiled a list of our go-to immune boosters.

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.

Insomnia, anxiety, and seasonal affective disorder are very common afflictions of our stressful society. Acupuncture and simple self-care techniques can help ease these complaints significantly.

Adaptogenic herbs have been used for their health benefits for thousands of years. Stress is one of the conditions they can help alleviate. Learn more about these herbs and how they can be used.

As more Mainers have contact with COVID cases this winter, it’s important to know about testing and treatment options in case you develop COVID or are in close contact with a known case. Dr. Hagopian explains function and efficacy of various tests along with a few prevention a treatment options.

Pain relief doesn't start and end with ibuprofen and opioids. Learn about options that can help manage with possibly fewer side effects.

Magnesium facilitates over 300 metabolic processes in the human body. Correcting a deficiency can alleviate many modern health concerns. Joel covers a few different forms of magnesium and explains what they can help with.

We, obviously, believe in the power of nutritional supplementation. But not every person needs supplements and not every supplement is created equal. In this article, Joel outlines when you may need supplementation and why quality matters.