The Wellness Post
317 Main Street, N0A 1N0 Port Dover, ON, Canada

After a long and unpredictable winter, The Wellness Post is open and restocking for Spring and Summer, like we do every April. On May 10th we will be celebrating our SEVENTH anniversary here! The challenges of the last 13 months have been exceptional, but I believe in our community and our local small businesses. Some have struggled more than others, but what I’ve noticed is that Norfolk hasn’t become complacent and that’s what makes it easy to keep faith, as a local busine...ss owner. So. Despite last night’s announcement that the children are to stay home (again), and that we are to observe lockdown restrictions for another four weeks, we are here and getting ready for a positive recoup on the horizon. Just be advised that a homeschooled child or two may be here as well, with all the volume that spring always induces in people under 14. Thank you Spring ‘21 Hours: Tuesday to Saturday ~ 11-4

On the bench in front of The Wellness Post - kids’ dishes, free. Help yourself

The Wellness Post will reopen this Thursday, March 4th, after being closed due to a family medical issue. Thank you for your support and understanding. ~hc

What's wrong is always available. So is what's right. If you ask someone what’s bothering them or what’s wrong, you’ll get just that, more of the problem. If yo...u ask, What do you want? or How do you want to shift things? you’ve redirected the focus from the problem to the solution. In any situation no matter how dismal there’s a desirable outcome to be achieved. Ideally, a win-win. Your goal as a leader should be to interrupt the pattern of the problem, to pivot, and change the direction of your attention TOWARD THE SOLUTION and AWAY FROM THE PROBLEM. You’ll solve problems by staying flexible enough to change, to adapt, to experiment, be playful, and to try something new. The more flexible you are, the more options you create, the more doors open to you, and the more solutions you will create.

K so ‘member how we all fell in love with #goldenmilk and #goldenmilklattes ... and #turmericlatte and #turmericeverything ? I’m sharing this #goldenporridgebowl recipe because I just fell in love with something new from the turmeric world, and I’ve tried lots and lots. It’s soo easy and it’s #soogood. 2-3tbsp each of all the dry ingredients (more if you’re hungrier): -goji berries -skinny B ... -probiotic golden turmeric sorghum cereal Plus 1/2c whatever milk you like. ( I use hemp or coconut bc I think they’re creamier than almond or oat or cashew) Heat until JUST hot. Don’t COOK it. You’ll lose a lot of the good stuff. Happy Golden Winter 2021! ~hc #thewellnesspost21 See more

Happy (very special) Winter Solstice 2020 from our home to yours ~TWP

Tomorrow at 7 pm ( sorry trying not to cry ) My very own , Jonathan Sinden , is launching his new Apparel Line ! His struggle with Bipolar has been a journey of... strength and knowledge and self discovery ! Please support his love for men’s mental health with a SHARE ! We are so excited for him and his beautiful partner Crystal Roberts! Arthur Bane Apparel Line #pullonliftup See more

Hi We need your help At Healthy Holistic Living, we strive to provide you with the most accurate science-based health-related content available, it’s our miss...ion. And unfortunately, Facebook is trying to stop us. The most recent correspondence from Facebook suggests they may remove our community page. The page I built from scratch one member at a time. Over the last year, Facebook has been strategically blocking our content. To remain viable, we moved away from breaking health content on Facebook and moved slightly to feel-good content to see if that would help but to no avail. At this point, the hard truth is we are being censored. And it’s not just us. It seems to be across the board and hyper-focused on alternative health content. Both Google and Facebook have been adjusting their algorithms to limit our exposure to your feeds and search results. And now Congress is involved. The issue is that some sites are turning fake news in both the alternative health niche and political niche and it has become a powerful force. Some are suggesting so much so that our public health is at risk. While I understand the thinking the result is total censorship. One group deciding what is truth and that is scary. So here is our ask Ask your friends and family to sign up for our email list Join our alternative platforms. Even though most are censored at least we may still have a chance of reaching you

Just a reminder that if your seasonal #baking needs to be #organic and/or #glutenfree this year, we’ve got you covered! #thewellnesspost #shoplocal

Exciting News! Community Addiction and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) of Haldimand and Norfolk is continuing its weekly drop-in with its Addiction Mobile Outrea...ch Team (AMOT). Be sure to drop by The Minga in Dunnville or Joy Bakery Café in Simcoe on the Saturday mornings they are scheduled to have a presence. You can meet with AMOT to discuss alcohol, drug or gambling related problems or concerns. You can meet with AMOT in order to get connected to the services that you or your loved one may need. If you can’t attend or don’t feel comfortable attending one of the scheduled drop-ins, AMOT can come to you. The team travels throughout Haldimand and Norfolk Counties, seven days a week from 8:30am to 8:30pm. Simply call 1-877-909-4357, Extension 1120 to arrange a time and place to meet. Upcoming Drop-Ins: Joy Bakery Café in Simcoe: Saturday, November 28 from 10:00am 12:00 noon Saturday, December 12 from 10:00am 12:00 noon Saturday, January 9 from 10:00am 12:00 noon The Minga Café in Dunnville: Saturday, December 5 from 10:00am 12:00 noon Saturday, December 19 from 10:00am 12:00 noon Saturday, January 2 from 10:00am 12:00 noon

This year, the annual collection for the #womensshelter #holiday #donations is a little different ... they will be accepting gift cards and gift certificates and cash, in small denominations, and distributing them to the families. The final day to drop off your donation will be the 18th. #thewellnesspost #charity #tistheseason #supportlocal #supportcommunity

I’m excited to introduce this beautiful pottery in time for the #holidayseason ... Ankie Lamers Pottery is #local and we’re the sole location to house it. She has kept it very reasonably priced, which I know is especially important to all of us this year. Come see! #thewellnesspost #shoplocal

You folks are so awesome at this #charity stuff, it’s bananas. This is what the #freecoatexchange looks like already, on November 6th. Very nice #thewellnesspost

#integrate and #embrace

Hey Gang Free Coat Exchange Corner is filling up fast so please remember #thewellnesspost if you know of someone in need! #tistheseason #kindness #charity

The next box of #africanmarketbaskets has arrived. I know many of you are still not venturing out as much as you used to. If you see a basket in a post that you’d like to purchase via etransfer or have put aside, message me here and we will. #thewellnesspost

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR ASTRAGALUS... This seasonal shift is perhaps the most important and impactful of the entire year. We instinctively crave more carbohydrate, due to less light and colder temperatures. If we’re not careful, this translates to (feels like/registers as) excess sugar consumption in our blood, and our immune systems take a dive. ... Couple that with the increased indoor time, and less fresh, local produce, and we need some immune boosting daily habits to keep from getting sick. Every autumn I speak about fermented foods and their importance - for the same reason. Your digestive system is where it ALL starts. I call it the ‘potbelly stove’ in the centre of our bodies that we have to keep stoked all winter to stay well. Probiotic (fermented) foods, and ADAPTOGENIC super foods like Astragalus, Maca, and Ginseng, (there are too many to list here) sprinkled daily with Vitamin C powerhouses like Goji and Camu, should be the cornerstones of your Autumn transition eating plan. Be really really good to you, always, but especially this year. ~hc

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR ASTRAGALUS... This seasonal shift is perhaps the most important and impactful of the entire year. We instinctively crave more carbohydrate, due to less light and colder temperatures. If we’re not careful, this translates to (feels like/registers as) excess sugar consumption in our blood, and our immune systems take a dive. ... Couple that with the increased indoor time, and less fresh, local produce, and we need some immune boosting daily habits to keep from getting sick. Every autumn I speak about fermented foods and their importance - for the same reason. Your digestive system is where it ALL starts. I call it the ‘potbelly stove’ in the centre of our bodies that we have to keep stoked all winter to stay well. Probiotic (fermented) foods, and ADAPTOGENIC super foods like Astragalus, Maca, and Ginseng, (there are too many to list here) sprinkled daily with Vitamin C powerhouses like Goji and Camu, should be the cornerstones of your Autumn transition eating plan. Be really really good to you, always, but especially this year. ~hc

Packing up the #childrenssized coats and #coldweather gear from the #freecoatexchange ... I’ll be making deliveries to West Lynn and Elgin Public Schools on Monday. If you have any donations for this group, please have them to #thewellnesspost by closing time on Saturday and I’ll make sure they get there. #thankyou

STOP what you’re doing and get to Pop Up Norfolk! They’ve just opened the doors and I am blown away at how well done this new gem is. It’s set up just in time f...or you to make a solid effort to shop locally this holiday season AND support local crafters and artisans who wouldn’t normally have an opportunity to have a brick and mortar store front. Supporting local has never been easier and more on trend. HAPPY FRIDAY! Scroll through to see some of my favourites! See more

Shaped and hung so far .... ~Large oval shopping tote with colour and leather handles $62.99 ~ Large round colourful market basket with leather handles $62.99

As the weather changes, I’m getting calls and inquiries about the free coat exchange and donations this year. We will be taking donations of children’s coats and winter apparel as usual, and I will take them to West Lynn and Elgin Ave myself. The free coat exchange will begin just after Halloween and continue until Spring. So bring us what warm and cozy things you’ve got to donate (laundered and bagged if possible) and I will make sure they get to where they’re needed most.

pssst....morning beautiful happy saturday... ...Guess what ... it stopped raining and the sun came out ... Baskets shown individually here: $51.99 (‘large shopping tote’ size)

Heeeyyyyy yooouuuu guuuyyys!!! First Autumn shipment of #africanmarketbaskets has arrived. As always is the case, we’ll be here unpacking and shaping this weekend. I’ll post prices and sizes as we unpack. Come and get ‘em

Happy Thanksgiving. Be kind, forgive, love with abandon and above all, be grateful for the good in your life.

Historically, this is the time of year that we hold a workshop about the importance of Fermented Foods, with some instruction on how to make them. The adjustment to the cold and damp of Autumn requires a lot of our immune systems, and especially this year. Probiotic foods (Fermented, enzymatic, etc.) provide a kick start to that function. Kombucha, kimchi, and sauerkraut, are just a few of our faves in here. Shown here: Karthein’s Carrot & Ginger ‘kraut $7.99