Tara Lapointe

Are you forever stumped in the natural skin care department? My solution, the detox market! I just made my first online order with them for some new safe and beautiful makeup. They curate an amazing selection of products that are free of any unsafe chemicals and ingredients. Here I have Well people and Alima makeup and I love them :)) Check 'em out!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #detoxmarket #naturalskincare #naturalmakeup #wellpeople #alima #health #naturopathic #holistic #naturalbeauty #dartmouth (at Dartmouth Naturopathic Health Center)

Happiest of New Years! May 2017 be a year to -c o n n e c t- deeper with ourselves, finding -c o m p a s s i o n- and -g e n t l e n e s s- to mix in with our new -f r e s h- starts. ⠀ ⠀ I'll be away on vacation until January 16th for a much anticipated reboot. The clinic will be on reduced hours with reception on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-5pm with all other practitioners in as usual. ⠀ ⠀ I'm looking forward to guiding new and returning patients along their healthy starts and restarts in 2017. Remember most insurance benefits replenish this month so it's a perfect time to book in!⠀ ⠀ From Mexico with the -w a r m e s t- of greetings⠀ ⠀ Saludos,⠀ ⠀ Dr. Tara (at Sayulita Beach)

at Sayulita Beach

How beautiful does that look? And it was the most delicious apple I've ever had. A homegrown Nova Scotian organic Taproots apple! This year I've been getting my fruits and veggies from a CSA weekly box (community shared agriculture). The produce has had vivid colours and the taste does not compare with grocery store stock, I've done taste tests! ⠀ ⠀ With CSAs you get fresher produce. Did you know that broccoli looses up to 75% of its antioxidants about a week after picking!? If you choose an organic CSA you get less chemical residue, and higher mineral content.⠀ ⠀ http://www.selectnovascotia.ca/blog/2015-03-30/farm-you-easy-way-join-csa Check out this website for more information on CSA's in our province #csa #organic #farming #dartmouth #naturopathic #healthy #medicallytrainednaturallyfocused #foodismedicine #veggiebox (at Dartmouth Naturopathic Health Center)

Photo day at Dartmouth Naturopathic! Thanks to @teejohnny for his handsome photographer skills! Stay tuned for our new website launch as well as lots of exciting new programs and treatments coming up soon! . . . . . #photoshoot #photoday #dartmouth #halifax #healthy #holistic #healing #naturopathic #medicallytrainednaturallyfocused #doctor #clinic #dartmouthsmallbusiness

So excited to be carrying grass fed gelatin at the clinic. This is a great alternative to bone broth for those seeking the same benefits. I made my first batch of raspberry gummies this weekend and they were delicious! Gelatin helps one feel full and is very high in protein. Check out this recipe http://autoimmune-paleo.com/lemon-raspberry-gelatin-gummies/⠀ ⠀ Gelatin has many health benefits, however it's important to seek out a brand that tests for heavy metal contamination. Gelatin in known to help heal the digestive tract in return strengthens the immune system, it helps support joints and manage pain, it's great for brain health especially for improving sleep quality. . . . . . #naturopath #naturopathicdoctor #medicallytrainednaturallyfocused #doctor #healer #tlc #nd #dartmouth #halifax #healthy #guthealth #bonebroth #gelatin #greatlakesgelatin #gummybears #gummies #paleo #natural #homemade #raspberries

The best cookies I've ever made, and they're super easy too. Just almond flour, egg, coconut oil, baking soda, salt, touch of maple syrup and dark chocolate chips. Yumm! Check out the recipe here http://wellnessmama.com/5810/chocolate-chip-cookies/ Tips: I buy almond flour at Costco for a great price. You can substitute the sugar for a few tbsp of maple syrup, or omit it completely. You can also substitute the chocolate chips with raisins or currants or nuts! #healthy #holistic #naturopathic #nd #dartmouth #halifax #healthytreat #healing #chocolate #cookies #almondflour #paleo #grainfree #easybaking

Plantain love <3 I love plantains because they make delicious meals and substitute grains in many baked goods recipes I use. They're high in potassium like bananas yet lower in sugar. They are high is resistant starch which is great for your gut flora and intestinal cells, reduces sugar and cholesterol spikes, and makes you feels satiated after a meal. Check out this website for lots of great plantain recipe ideas! http://empoweredsustenance.com/plantain-recipes/ #healthy #paleo #plantains #resistantstarch #healer #detox #naturopathic #healthyhalifax #dartmouth #holistic #nutrition #guthealth #probiotics (at Dartmouth Naturopathic Health Center)

Today marks the last day of Jenee's time as our office manager at Dartmouth Naturopathic. We're going to miss her greatly, always having a calm and caring presence, all the while juggling nutrition courses and a second part time job at Saje Natural Wellness. She'll be moving on to a full time position at Saje as their Wellness ambassador, and wants the familiar faces of Dartmouth Naturopathic to know they can visit her there anytime. (at Dr. Tara Lapointe ND)

A highly antioxidant treat with a spicy kick. I've never been a coffee drinker, but occasionally I put the coffee maker to use to make a Mayan hot chocolate. I picked this up at Organic Earth, Crio Bru, and it can be brewed just like coffee! I add canned coconut milk and a touch of my raw honey and it's a deliciously warming treat. #halifax #healthy #healer #holistic #chocolate #mayanhotchocolate #naturopathic #doctor #dartmouthnaturopathic #antioxidants #coconutmilk #rawhoney (at Dartmouth Naturopathic Health Center)

On busy work weeks when I don't have much time to make meals I find grabbing a can of salmon and avocado mayo to be a satisfying healthy lunch. I couple this with a simple salad and I'm good to go for the rest of the work day! I picked up avocado mayo at the superstore. It contains omega 9 fats instead of the inflammatory omega 6 fats found in every other mayo on the market. The salmon I use is raincoast, wild caught, and the can is bpa free! #healthy #salmon #bpafree #raincoast #chosenfoods #avocado #healer #holistic #cleanse #detox #paleo #naturopathic #halifax #dArtmouth #halifax #healthyhaligonians #dartmouthnaturopathic #lunch #salad (at Dartmouth Naturopathic Health Center)

z u c c h i n i c h i p s : A patient was gracious enough to give me a zucchini from her garden, and I heard so much about home made zucchini chips lately I thought I'd give it a go. A great alternative to grain and potato chip products when you're craving a salty crunch. See recipe below: 1 zucchini sliced as thin as possible Salt/hot sauce to taste Avocado oil Place the zucchini flat on a greased baking sheet, coat with oil, sprinkle with a bit of salt and/or hot sauce and place in an 225 degree oven for 2+ hours. Sounds easy enough. My first batch turned out half great, and half a bit soggy, I think I could have left them in a bit longer and also, used a food processor to slice them all the same thickness Don't over season as they shrink up. The ones that turned out great we're a salty bunch! Enjoy :))

How do you motivate yourself? For me, seeing my goals every day really helps me to stick with healthy changes. My end of summer cleanse is all planned and posted on the kitchen chalk board, just in time to get all tuned up for the dark cold months of winter. If you feel you could use a reset before the weather changes, give us a shout at the clinic and we'll set you up with a plan! #health #holistic #natural #cleanse #naturopathic #doctor #healthyhalifax #dartmouth #halifax #detox #eathealthy #wholefoods #paleo #meditation #chalkboard #gmofree #freerange (at Dartmouth Naturopathic Health Center)

Fresh comb from my bee hive! Just the random pieces today, but hoping for a harvest of about 40 lbs this year! I love raw honey to treat seasonal allergies, as a face wash, and most of all an immune boosting sweetener. What are your favorite ways to use honey? 🐝 . . . #raw #honey #beekeeping #immuneboosting #naturopathic #naturalhealth #doctor #dartmouth #halifax #skincare #local #holistic #healer #healing (at Dartmouth Naturopathic Health Center)

I consider myself a connoisseur of ferments, and this guy here is one of the most delicious sauerkrauts I've tried to date. Found at organic earth market, it's the perfect side to many dishes or charcuterie like boards. It's especially great as a side to steamed fish. Heal your gut with the healing l-glutamine found in cabbage and the immune boosting probiotics from the fermentation process! What's your favourite sauerkraut? Have you made your own? I'll post my own sauerkraut recipe soon! #ferments #healthegut #healthydigestion #probiotics #naturopath #dartmouth #cleanbuy #healthy (at Dr. Tara Lapointe ND)

If you have been letting the summer time vacationing increase your alcohol consumption, you're probably not alone. But don't turn a blind eye to the very real health effects that come from a few too many happy hours. I suggest sticking to a rule, such as the 2:4 rule. Nope, not drinking a 2:4 of beer! But limiting yourself to no more than 2 drinks in one sitting or 4 drinks in one week. Limit your cancer risk among other ill effects. Learn more here: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/08/10/alcohol-consumption-cancer-risk.aspx Worried about your risk? Give us a shout at the clinic and we'd be happy to put together a healthy detox for you and your liver. If you feel your alcohol use is interfering with other aspects of your life and has gotten out of control there are many great resources available for support which our clinic can get you in touch with. #alcohol #drinking #naturopath #cancer #detox #loveyourliver (at Dr. Tara Lapointe ND)

A summertime treat, fresh strawberries and cream. I've got a clean cheat here, coconut cool whip found at Sobeys. It's free of gmo's and refined oils, a hard find for processed foods. Still full of sugar (only 1g per tbsp though), a bit too sweet for me, but still, quick and delicious! I'll post my homemade coconut whip cream recipe soon! #cleancheat #cleanbuy #healthy #cocowhip #naturopath #dartmouth #healthy #strawberries (at Dr. Tara Lapointe ND)