Seaweeds are one of the most abundant and nutrient dense food sources we have available to us. Many of us are concerned about the health and mineral content of our

he equinox has just passed. The light is returning. Spring has sprung! It may not feel so springy as I type this piece to the vision of snow steadily falling by my window, watching that freshly revealed grass become again covered in a soft white blanket. Yet, we hardy New England bred folk know that this is the natural order, as spring comes in waves, like the tide kissing the shore and rising up the beach a little further with each pass.

Did you miss our “Nourishing the Heart: Physical and Emotional” class on February 1st? Not to worry! We have the audio recording up on our YouTube, and “Herbs to Nourish

These tea blends are all designed with wintertime in mind, leaning towards warming herbs to enliven the mind and body. These blends make excellent gifts or daily support. These recipes can even be combined to form a winter superblend. Play with the ratios as you see fit!

The passion of local vendors is my favorite part of this job. This week, from Radiant Garden Alchemy and Forest Flush Mushrooms, we introduced some beautiful local options for immune and respiratory health. Montana and Sarah from Radiant Garden, and Matt from Forest Flush, all share a passion for plants and fungi, with a strong focus on quality ingredients going into their small batch tinctures.

Compiled by Torsten Peterson for our November Medicinal Mushroom Workshop. You can also listen to an audio recording of the workshop here.   I am not a doctor. No federal

Many people are gathering next week for the holidays and for a lot of us that means both digestive and emotional troubles. Holiday events could mean eating foods you usually avoid, but you might let it slide because it’s the holidays. It also might mean seeing people you usually avoid, but you are going to let it slide because it’s the holidays. Good news for us, a lot of our “brain” lives in our guts, so we can actually tackle these issues with many of the same herbs! Let’s start with gut-specific options, since a happy gut will help us better process stress hormones too.

This time of year we are seeing so many people coming in with bronchial support needs! As it gets colder and even drier, our fluids thicken and it can become difficult to expectorate mucus.

Rachel Budde is a clinical herbalist and artist, who brought those ideas together to create herbal self care brand Fat and the Moon. These formulas are born out of her

In our last article, we discussed working with members of the mint family to support mood and focus. This week, we are looking at Gotu Kola and Bacopa, two herbs

Fall is a big adjustment for parents, teachers, students, and farmers. In the co-op, we are seeing many people settle into the fall rhythm. Some of us are in the

Article by Torsten Peterson, Wellness Assistant Manager This week we just passed one of the hottest heat waves of the summer so far, and we are sure to see more

Are you concerned about the impact of wild fires on your lungs? Many of us are. Smoke exposure can cause many issues in our lungs, as well as worsening existing

This time of year, I see so many people coming in to discuss stagnant, bloating type digestion, swelling in the joints, puffiness in the face and other tissues, worsenened mastitis

This week, we held a fantastic Trust Your Gut – Herbs to Regulate, Nourish, and Heal Your Digestive System with Clinical Herbalist and Community Educator Mo-Katz-Christy. If you missed it

Article by Torsten Peterson, Wellness Assistant Manager We are deep into tick season, deep enough for many of us to be wary of them or to be facing complications from

This time of year is unique because many of us find ourselves especially damp in the respiratory system, even if we are not prone to it at other times in

As the 2025 celebration of Maine Seaweed Week (4/25-5/4) concludes, it seems like a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the unique and versatile natural resource that is seaweed. Seaweeds have

There’s a new supplement in town and it’s here to help make your post alcohol-embellished celebration days more enjoyable. It’s PartySmart by Himalaya Drug Company, a well-trusted and beloved ayurvedic herbal company with a bevy of scientific research behind it. Those of us who like to imbibe from time to time know all too well the unfortunate state that can follow the highs of the night with the nausea, headaches, and ghastly woes of regret come morning.

This sentiment is exciting for many, but living in Maine, we know all too well the change of pace coming towards us as the season heats up and so do our workloads. Many of us are taking stock of the year ahead of us, planning, and trying not to get overwhelmed.

This week we’re featuring some of the new items in the Wellness Department. The Equinox Sale Week is a great time to try out something new!

Torsten Peterson, Wellness Assistant Manager One of my favorite ways to support my mood and whole body vitality this late winter is Ayurvedic restorative formula Chyavanprash which addresses mood and