Before you head out for a day in the sun, you may want to read the 2013 Guide to Sunscreens just released by The Environmental Working Group about sunscreen. In this extensive Guide, EWG explores myths about sunscreen, provides a wealth of research, gives “Sun Safety Tips” and “Sunscreen Don’ts,” and more. They have also created…
“I need to see a healthcare provider, but they don’t take my insurance.” “I could really use a massage, but it’s not in my budget.” “I’d love to take-up yoga, but I can’t afford to until I’m done with school.” Unfortunately, statements like these are made all too often as healthcare and wellness take the…
By Laura Newman, Guest Columnist One of the most important things we can do for environmental sustainability is make sure the next generation has a connection to nature. While we know children are spending more and more time indoors and connected to technology, the research on how this impacts them is only beginning to be…
By Abi Morrison L.Ac., Guest Columnist There is good evidence that acupuncture’s ability to heal has been used worldwide for millennia. Historical texts show that it has been refined by continuous use in Asia for thousands of years. Some of the top reasons I recommend seeking a Licensed Acupuncturist for safe, professional care are: you…
Heather Chandler January 3, 2013 This morning, the furniture store came to pick up my new, super sexy, contemporary, sectional sofa, leaving me with an empty living room. The couch arrived less than three weeks ago, wrapped in a lovely, pewter-colored, velvety fabric with a cool rounded “bump out” feature on one end that took…
By Erika Blauch Rusley Yoga’s benefits extend beyond looking sensational. Sure, regular practice can give you long, lean muscles and runway-worthy posture, but yogis have also long remarked on their increased sense of overall well-being. They haven’t just found zen—scientific studies have proven that yoga works. Yoga improves posture, flexibility, and joint health. It builds…
By Carey Kish, Guest Columnist The scenic hills and mountains of southern and coastal Maine offer countless miles and hours of walking enjoyment on trails leading through quiet forests to spectacular vistas. These wonderful paths await your gentle footsteps, your eyes and ears, and the company of friends and family, so grab your daypack and go…
Bethany Mateosian is a Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Teacher and the founder of Springboard Pilates in Portland’s West End. SRG: What is the focus / intention of Pilates? BM: Pilates is all about moving from your center. In every exercise, we try to connect people with their deepest abdominal muscles so that they can…
To comply with a July 1st deadline set by the Maine Legislature, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection recently published a list of 49 chemicals found in common consumer products that pose the greatest risk to our health…and children’s health, in particular. The Legislature required the DEP to adopt a list of up to 70…
The 5th Annual Smaller Footprint Hike and Bike is a fantastic (and fun!) opportunity to support the work of MaineShare. MaineShare provides an easy way to donate to over 30 statewide organizations working to achieve good health, environmental protection, safe communities, economic opportunity, human rights, animal welfare, and peace in the state of Maine. Participants will start and end…