Recent Stories
One man’s ongoing struggle with Lyme Disease
Michael Anderson recently wrote to me about his ongoing struggle with Lyme disease. He gave me permission to share his story, which I decided to do in his own words:
How to recognize a deer tick and protect yourself against Lyme Disease
Deer ticks. Tiny creatures that barely tickle when they crawl over the skin, but carry a wallop. Lyme disease. How to recognize the deer tick and protect yourself against infection.
Spring Has Arrived in Maine and so Have the Farmers’ Markets!
Saturday was such a beautiful day — perfect for a trip to the Farmers’ Market at Deering Oaks Park in Portland. Yes, the season had begun! I couldn’t help but take a few pictures. [...]
A taste of the Mediterranean: Olives — their oil and our health
Guest post by Kit Broihier, MS, RD, LD Courtesy of the Maine Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Continuing with the Mediterranean eating theme practically requires that we cover olives and olive oil at some point [...]
Weight Loss Shows. Who Really Ends up Being the Biggest Loser?
By Charity Hirst Director of Marketing and Public Relations, the Medically Oriented Gym As a facility that promotes health and wellness, the Medically Oriented Gym (the M.O.G.) fields a lot of questions about the latest health [...]
A Taste of the Mediterranean: Herb Baked Fish and French Potato Salad
Several weeks ago, I decided to try cooking some Mediterranean style meals for me and my husband. I wanted to experiment with the Mediterranean diet because of all the research that shows it's a healthy way to eat.