Category: Health

Managing stress on the farm

This is part two of a two-part series about stress on the farm. Read about the causes of stress among farmers here. James Gagne and Noam…

January 13, 2020 9:00 am

What are the causes of stress among farmers?

This is part one of a two-part series on stress on the farm.  Brian Wright, one of the owners of…

January 6, 2020 10:37 am

We tested 5 reef-safe sunscreens. Here is what we thought.

Photo by Julia Bayly Sunscreen is essential to protect against the harmful rays of the sun during summer fun, but…

August 7, 2019 1:51 pm

I tested 9 natural remedies for mosquito bites. Here’s what works.

Image by Mohamed Nuzrath from Pixabay Mosquitoes love me. I do my best to repel mosquitoes, but no matter what…

July 18, 2019 9:00 am

10 medicinal plants for your natural first aid kit

Graphic by Aislinn Sarnacki Whether hiking a mountain or mowing your lawn, you don’t have to look far to find…

July 16, 2019 12:00 pm

These natural sunburn remedies will soothe your skin

The warm sun feels so good. Perhaps you took precautions. Perhaps you forgot. But now you have a sunburn. These…

June 17, 2019 5:22 pm

How to identify poison ivy

“Hairy vine, no friend of mine. Leaves of three, let them be.” Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) on a Maine island.…

May 3, 2019 12:00 pm

Is natural medicine right for you? Here are some things to consider

Photo by Gabor Degre Unlike conventional doctors who generally address and treat the specific symptoms of illnesses with pharmaceuticals or…

April 26, 2019 2:07 pm

How to choose a naturopathic doctor

Dr. Amy Rothenberg, ND, knows full well she could see three times the patients a day that normally pass through…

April 23, 2019 4:28 pm

Looking for a natural deodorant that works? We tried them

Photo by Gabor Degre Alternatively titled: I tested 8 natural deodorants so you didn’t have to. In Section 24 of…

April 8, 2019 12:00 pm

Natural cold remedies to ease your symptoms

When the common cold strikes, you may want to turn first to your kitchen cabinet for natural cold remedies. Here's…

December 20, 2018 1:20 pm

How does aromatherapy work?

Using essential oils, plant materials and more, aromatherapy is believed to improve psychological and physical health. How does aromatherapy work?…

October 12, 2018 7:00 am