Tara Anchel, ND Ottawa Naturopathic Clinic
162 Metcalfe Street, 2nd floor K2P1P2 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Happy Halloween!

Fascinating. Gross, but fascinating.

Emptied out the garden plot for the year. Topped off with mushroom compost for a lovely rich soil for the next lucky gardener to join the community garden. This was our last year. We bought a house and next spring I will be able to fulfill my dreams of early morning gardening in my backyard in my pjs. #gardentherapy #jardinvaniergarden #ottawanaturopath #eatrealfood #growyourownfood #communitygarden #ndmom

Shana tova. Celebrating with local apples, honey and neighbours. To a happy and sweet new year. #ottawanaturopath #shanatova #localfood

"It shouldn't be an act of feminism to know how your body works. It shouldn't me an act of feminism to ask for help when you are suffering. The era of menstrual taboos is over."

A good reminder.

Ground flax - a cheap and cheerful super food.

Cleaning out a cabinet - found an old sprouting jar. Five days later going to have sprouts with lunch. This is as close to instant satisfaction as a gardener can get. #sprouting #foodismedicine #eatrealfood #ottawanaturopath #ndmom

Pretty pollinators. Marigolds, nasturtiums and echinacea. We've got happy bees.

Now that masks are mandatory in Ottawa, it's important to know the safest way to wear yours.

Garden isn't producing much yet - except KALE and herbs. Made this kale and basil pesto for lunch today. Delish.

This community garden is my happy place. The grass night be yellow but the boxes are lush. (these are all growing somewhere in the garden) #communitygarden #jardinvaniergarden #eatrealfood #ottawanaturopath #foodismedicine #ndmom #weedingismytherapy

Garden is in. Let the summer begin.

My family has been obsessed with this granola since the lock down. I used to buy mine from Bridgehead, but considering how tasty, easy, and healthy this recipe is, this will definitely become a post pandemic staple.

I'm in line at Costco. Lots of people wearing masks (yay!). Lots of people touching and fidgeting with their masks (boo!) A mask is most effective when you put it on and then don't touch it again until you are ready to take it off (by the ear straps).

The government of Canada has a covid-19 mental health survey. Take the time to have your voice heard. Hopefully, surveys like these will help shape policy for dealing with this current pandemic, its aftermath and any similar issues in the future. https://www.statcan.gc.ca//sur/household/5323-covid-series

Happy earth day!

Pollen doesn't care about physical distancing. This week has been a doozy for my patients with allergies. Book a virtual appointment now to address itchy eyes, runny nose, wheezing and other allergy symptoms. www.taraanchelnd.ca

These are my house Birks. If I'm barefoot too long in the kitchen, my back (and feminism) starts to hurt. With all of the time that we're all spending inside - how are your feet and back doing? Comfy shoes with good support can help.

Nature calms the most childish beast. So lucky to live near a patch of forest where the kids can play. You can watch them decompress in real time. #ottawanaturopath #ndmom #getoutsidemore #naturecure #vaniersugarshack

April Update - How the Anchels are coping with Covid-19 - https://mailchi.mp//april-update-how-the-anchels-are-copin

Hubby saw my post and decided whip them up. We had Buttercup instead of Acorn squashes - delish.

I'm really looking forward to trying this. We'll top it with Daiya or Earth Island shredded cheese instead of mozzarella.

This would be a great side with yesterday's frittata recipe.

Breakfast, brunch, lunch - it's all the same when you haven't put on pants in a week. Enjoy anytime.