Maine Comprehensive Health Institute

02/20/2026

📣 Maine IV Therapy Rule Update

The Maine Board of Complementary Health Care Providers is currently reviewing the proposed rule for IV therapy and infusion authority.

🗓 Public Comment Deadline:
February 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST

If you’d like your voice heard, you can submit written comments:

📧 Email: kristin.racine@maine.gov
📬 Mail:
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0035

✨ This is your opportunity to support, oppose, or suggest changes before the rule is finalized.

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📝 Example comment you could send:

“I am writing to express my support for clear and appropriate IV therapy and infusion authority rules. These services can play an important role in patient care when provided by properly trained and licensed professionals. I encourage the Board to adopt rules that ensure safety while allowing qualified providers to practice within their scope and training. Thank you for considering public input.”

02/18/2026

✨ Let’s Talk Ferritin (Storage Iron) ✨

Ferritin is your body’s stored iron — and it matters a LOT more than most people realize.

Low ferritin doesn’t just affect energy. It can show up as:
• Brain fog
• Hair thinning or shedding
• Anxiety
• Heart palpitations
• Poor stress tolerance
• Exercise intolerance

You can have a “normal” hemoglobin and still have suboptimal ferritin levels that are affecting how you feel day-to-day.

I check ferritin regularly in my patients because optimizing iron stores can be a game changer for mood, focus, hair health, and overall vitality.

If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you don’t feel normal — this is one marker worth looking at. 💛

02/05/2026

Little how to on sharing your Stelo data with MaineCHi.

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

02/04/2026

Here is a quick video to show how to share your Stelo data with Dr. Mari. Once you connect your app the data will be shared in real time. This way we can talk about your numbers together easily!

01/26/2026

Be safe out there today!

01/24/2026

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2.5mg is NOT a microdose; this is the normal starting dose through the regular pharmacy. In this video, I address what micro dosing looks like and the reason...

01/07/2026

KPV is a tiny anti-inflammatory peptide naturally derived from α-MSH, a hormone your body already uses to calm immune and inflammatory responses.

You do not need to be an established MaineCHI patient to access this peptide.

✅A brief peptide consult is required to ensure safe use and to address any questions or concerns.

Education and support are core principles at MaineCHI—whether you’re a long-term patient or just getting started, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

12/09/2025

Achieving full-scope legal recognition of the naturopathic profession throughout the U.S is one of the five goals of AANP’s strategic plan.

11/11/2025

🍝 If you’re not going fully gluten-free, choose Italian pasta.

Italy bans potassium bromate and strictly limits glyphosate (Round Up) — two things still allowed in many U.S. wheat products. Italian noodles are simply cleaner, less processed, and easier on digestion.

Why avoid potassium bromate?
Studies show it can:
• Disrupt thyroid function (competes with iodine)
• Increase oxidative stress
• Act as a possible carcinogen (IARC Group 2B)
• Aggravate chemical sensitivities and MCAS-type symptoms
• Affect kidney health and cellular DNA
• Contribute to fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation in sensitive individuals

🇮🇹 If you’re going to enjoy pasta — make it an Italian brand. Your gut and thyroid will thank you.

10/20/2025

Sorry lovers of Oreos but this is reality.