Market Musings

Posted by Chris Penton on September 20, 2020

"What can I do to prepare myself and my family for the Change of Season?” is a question I often get from patients this time of year. Whether you are referring to stress management as we switch into a mentally exerting work/school routine, regular immune support to prevent seasonal cold and flus, or emotional support in prevention of Seasonal Affective Disorder, it is commonly known that once Labour Day comes and goes, our health concerns can change as quickly as the weather. The chart below outlines through a Traditional Chinese Medicine lens the changes of seasons and how to support...

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Posted by Chris Penton on August 26, 2020

In her latest piece, Dr. Colbran Marjerrison explores the benefits of pickling: So you ordered pickling cucumbers. “Make pickles” you said, “It will be fun” you said. Yet the week is creeping by and there they sit in your fridge with no jar in sight. I have to say it - you’ve found yourself, in a pickle (ba dum cha). What if I told you your life is likely to improve if you make those pickles? What if I told you, you don’t have to stop (or start) at cucumbers? You might not realize this, and it might blow your...

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Posted by Chris Penton on August 12, 2020

Between vendors, customers and local businesses, I have fielded this question a few times. I believe the question comes mostly from a need to go back to normal. I share this need in spades. To match these requests, I have also received many thanks for continuing our online store. I started the Beechwood Market as a spot for the community to mingle, shop and engage with local business owners. We created the Beechwood Breakfast, geared up a great line up of local musicians, moved to a kid-friendly park and assembled the best roster of small businesses Ottawa has to offer....

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Posted by Chris Penton on July 14, 2020

Our newest Market Muser, Dr. Colbran Marjerrison ND, tells us why broccoli could save your life! OK, maybe not save it, but it will certainly help you out along the way. The good doctor can be found at http://www.beechwoodnaturopathy.com/ “Eat your broccoli” your mom surely said to you more than once at the dinner table growing up. Not just an order for kids as we try to fill them up with greens, as a Naturopathic Doctor I often find myself giving this gentle advice to adults for the beneficial effects on their health concerns. Three major reasons I may recommend someone...

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Posted by Chris Penton on June 24, 2020

Farmers market season is upon us. Everyone loves farmers markets. They tingle with all the right vibes – local produce, community, health, outdoors. We have been running the Beechwood Market in our corner of town for seven years. It is community driven, respected and fun. Back in April, we made the tough decision to move the whole operation to a Click and Collect model. Although the Province has deemed farmers markets essential services, the reasons for which most people attend farmers markets would be absent – tasters, banter, common areas, freedom to move about, vendor engagement, live music, special events,...

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