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Chelated Minerals: Getting the Most Out of Your Mineral Supplement

Supplement Bottles showing supplement facts with capsules.

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Joel Hall
Category: General Health, Supplements, Vitamins & Minerals

Minerals are essential to human nutrition and help ensure proper metabolism and tissue tone. Unfortunately, the concentration of minerals in whole foods has decreased steadily over the last century. This has made it increasingly harder to achieve the full benefit of minerals from food alone. Furthermore, minerals require a healthy digestive system and stomach acid... Read more »
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Browntail Moth Rash and Infestation – Get the Facts Now

Posted on April 21, 2021 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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Managing Stress with Adaptogens

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Emily Hunt
Category: General Health, Mental Health

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.
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Update on COVID-19 Testing and Treatments

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Ben Hagopian, MD
Category: General Health

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.
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Safer Pain Management

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Joel Hall
Category: General Health

Pain relief doesn't start and end with ibuprofen and opioids. Learn about options that can help manage with possibly fewer side effects.
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Magnesium: A Mineral for Modern Times

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Joel Hall
Category: General Health

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.
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Are nutritional supplements really necessary?

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Joel Hall
Category: General Health, Supplements, Vitamins & Minerals

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.
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Complementary Nutrients: Life in Balance

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Joel Hall
Category: General Health, Supplements, Vitamins & Minerals

Your body is composed of multiple complex systems. This combination of systems requires a delicate balance of nutrients in order to run smoothly. Joel covers a few of these essential nutrients to illustrate this complex equilibrium.
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Lessons Learned from Browntail Moth Seasons

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Kim Crabb
Category: General Health, Prevention

Since we compound medications that help with pain and itching from the rash, we hear a lot of patient stories. We are in the unique position of being able to gauge, to a certain extent, the community health impact. We’d like to share some things we’ve learned over the years.
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Tools to Fight Osteoporosis

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Joel Hall
Category: General Health

There's more to osteoporosis prevention than drinking more milk or popping a calcium tablet. Calcium supplementation has long been the main focus of bone health regimens. There are other elements, however, that are necessary for maintaining optimal skeletal support. Find out what makes up a well-rounded anti-osteoporosis plan.
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