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Hop on over to Jo Anne’s Place this Easter! 🐣🐰 Fill your basket with Certified Organic produce and allergy-friendly sweets. Plus, find locally made products such as Stickling’s Pies, AllyCat Creations Cards, St. Anne’s Bakery goods, Sap Sucker sparkling drinks, and more! Did you know we sell Alaffia Handwoven African Grass Baskets made in Ghana? Members of Alaffia basket cooperatives receive fair wages and health care for their families in return for Indigenous skills and knowledge! We also have lots of vegan, plant-based, and gluten-free meal and dessert options to make sure everyone is included at Easter dinner. Happy Easter! 🤍

Your Easter baking plans covered! 🐰🩷 Our Gluten-Free Easter Sugar Cookies are easily made with what you already have on hand AND are delicious enough to please gluten-free and non-gluten-free eaters alike! Find the recipe at the link in bio or on our blog 🔗 All ingredients available at Jo Anne’s Place, of course!

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 🩸❤️ Endometriosis is a complex, painful disease that affects over 1 million Canadians. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places in the body, which swells and bleeds as the lining inside the uterus does every month. Extreme pain, fertility issues, and heavy periods are just some of the symptoms. There is no cure for endometriosis. But as more research gets published on this disease, we are finding out more ways to manage its symptoms. Such as: ☀️ Vitamin D supplementation markedly reduced pelvic discomfort in women with endometriosis in 2020 clinical trials 🐟 One of the most studied nutrients with relation to endometriosis, Omega-3s can suppress local sites with active endo inflammation, reduce lesion size, and manage pain 💜 A 2023 study found N-Acetyl L-Cysteine to reduce endometriosis-related pain symptoms & the size of endometriomas 🫚 Studies on curcumin have found it to downregulate inflammation and oxidative stress in endometriosis 🌸 Estrosmart helps to balance estrogen levels. Research shows that those with endometriosis have higher levels of estrogen, which can affect the endometrial tissue outside of the uterus leading to pain ❤️ Many studies show a diet rich in antioxidants can reduce inflammation and pain. Beets are a great example. 🧻 Make the switch to plastic-free, perfume-free menstrual products. Hormone-disrupting chemicals in plastics used in traditional pads and tampons (like phthalates) are strongly linked with female reproductive conditions like endometriosis We are here to help! Visit us in store to chat with our knowledgable product educators about options to help you feel your best 🌱

Did you know that coal tar dye, a top ingredients in conventional mascara, has been classified as a carcinogen AND has been known to cause skin irritation and vision impairment? 😳👁️ AnneMarie Borlind natural cosmetics are 20% this month at Jo Anne’s Place, so we figured it was the perfect time to revisit one of our podcast episodes on this topic! Our podcast episode from last July featured a super informative conversation between AnneMarie Borlind Product Educator Dayna Johanson and our host, Marissa. They discussed making the switch to natural cosmetics, harmful ingredients in traditional cosmetics, and the work AnneMarie Borlind has done as a leader in the natural makeup industry since tne 1950s. If you want to learn about the impact that switching to natural cosmetics can have on your health, tune in to this episode! You can find the Wellness on Purpose Podcast on our website, Apple, and Spotify 🎙️

Your oral health is more important that you might realize 🦷🪥 Did you know that there is a strong link between your oral and overall health? Your mouth’s oral microbiome is the beginning of your digestive tract and respiratory tract. Good oral care helps keep germs and your body’s defences under control! Make sure to practice smart oral hygiene, try natural methods of balancing your oral microbiome, avoid harsh chemicals, and consume food and drinks that support your teeth and gums 🤍

Sustainable & non-toxic Spring cleaning must-haves! 🌷 Make your Spring cleaning routine clean & green with these eco-friendly and natural cleaning essentials. Many conventional cleaners and detergents are filled with harmful chemicals that disrupt our encodrine systems and throw our hormones off balance. Avoid harming your health with clean alternatives! 🤍 Plus, if you’re trying to make your cleaning routine more sustainable this Spring, there are plenty of ways to do so from using biodegradable & reusable cloths, glass bottle and refills instead of single use bottles, and natural cleaners. At Jo Anne’s Place, we have a wide selection of household cleaners and cleaning tools that are safe for your health, home, and planet. Stop by and refresh your routine today! 💚

🙆‍♀️ 7 Supplements & Herbs for Women’s Health 🙆‍♀️ This Women’s History Month, we have been highlighting women-owned businesses we carry in store. Today, we’re sharing some lesser-known supplements and herbs that can foster women’s health and support conditions that impact women every day! - Vitamin K2 is a crucial nutrient for supporting women’s bone and cardiovascular health, especially during and after menopause as bone density deteriorates - For those experiencing painful menstruation, black & blue cohosh, dong quai (female ginseng), rehmannia, wild yam, ginger, and lady’s mantle are all herbs that can help ease painful periods, bolting, and premenstrual irritability - Emerging research suggests that Shilajit resin may prevent or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease due to its high fulvic acid content. In 2020, 61.8% of Canadians living with dementia were women. - Red Raspberry Leaf Tea contains fragrine, which helps tone and tighten the muscles in the pelvic area. This can help reduce period cramping and can strengthen the uterus (potentially facilitating labour) during late pregnancy stages - Omega-3s help protect against conditions that disproportionately effect women like osteoporosis & rheumatoid arthritis, especially during and after menopause - Red Superfoods like beets, pomegranate, & goji berries have powerful antioxidants and phytonutrients to boost overall health - Rhodiola is a powerful adaptogen that increases resistance to chemical, biological, and physical stressors. In Canada, women are more likely to experience high levels of stress than men As a women-owned business with a women majority staff, women’s health is extremely important to us. Visit a Jo Anne’s Place location today to chat with our knowledgable staff about how we can help you feel your best 💚

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🍀🇮🇪 We hope the luck o’ the Irish is with you today!

This World Sleep Day, we’re sharing some of our favourite ways to promote sleep, naturally 😴💙 Sleep is something that we all struggle with from time to time. Because sleep is impacted by so many health and lifestyle factors like stress, diet, exercise, and your environment - it can be difficult to always get those precious 7-9 hours 💤 Here are some ways that you can support your body and mind in falling to sleep: 🥗 Consuming foods that are high in tryptophan at dinner time can help you fall asleep easier. Tryptophan is an amino acid that stimulates the production of serotonin, a hormone that promotes relaxation. Turkey, most fish, quinoa, tofu, and soybeans are all foods with significant amounts of tryptophan. 🌿 When in doubt, try the herbal route. Valerian root, ashwaghanda, java, lemon balm, lavender, reishi, passion flower, and other herbs have been used for centuries in traditional and Ayurvedic medicine to support sleep. 🛏️ Establishing a calming, comfortable bedtime routine is essential. Blackout curtains, diffusing essential oils, listening to white noise, and practicing relaxation techniques such as meditation are all great ways to get your body ready for sleep. Plus, make sure to turn off screen at least a half hour before bed - the blue light disrupts melatonin production! 💊 If you need extra support, many supplements have been found to promote sleep and relaxation - such as magnesium glycinate, L-theanine, GABA, CB2, and of course melatonin. Struggling with sleep? Stop by and chat with one of our knowledgable product educators about ways to support your sleep 💚

Are you ready for St. Paddy’s Day weekend? 🍀🇮🇪 Here are a few recipes we’ve made to celebrate the day without compromising your wellness goals 🍀 Shamrock Smoothie ☕️ Vegan Non-Alcoholic Irish Cream 🍪 Matcha White Chocolate Cookies Find the recipes in our newest blog post - link in bio! 🔗

So. Many. Amazing. New. Products. 🤩 Today’s New Product Wednesday is an incredible one! Check out the new items that just hit the shelves of our stores: 🌸 Wildcraft’s New Revive Bio-Retinol Serum is a plant-based cruelty-free retinol that plumps, firms, & revitalizes your skin! 🍊 Three Ships’ BRAND NEW First Light Eye Cream uses Vitamin C & Caffeine to reduce the appearance of dark circles and de-puff under eyes! 🥗 Biora’s Raw Kombucha Dressings are full of prebiotics, live cultures, and postbiotics for the ultimate gut health boost. PLUS, they’re 20% off until March 31! 🦐🐟 We’re excited to have Rock Harbour’s Raw Argentinian Shrimp, Organic Black Tiger Shrimp, and Wild Sockeye Salmon - This family-owned Canadian company is farmed responsibly and BAP Certified! 🪻 GT’s Raw Bloom Kombucha - Spring Edition - is a fragrant arrangement of elderflower, jasmine, and violet for a botanical boost to your gut and immune system! 🥪 New from McLean Meats are their Organic Smoked Uncured Pork Capicola and Sliced German-Style Beerwurst - No preservatives, no antibiotics, and gluten-free! ☀️ Sunnier times are coming! We’ve got Sun Bum & Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreens in various SPF levels in both creams and sprays ☕️ Want to reduce your caffeine intake? Try our Coffee Substitute made with barley, rye, chicory, and beet root! 🐄 Say hello to Better Bovine 100% Grass-Fed Beef Jerky! Our staff members who have tried this one love it. It’s gluten-free and is made with just 3 ingredients Visit us on Lansdowne St in Peterborough to browse all of the new and exciting products in-store! 💚

The reason you’re feeling weighed down, sluggish, and prone to mood swings could be that your cortisol levels are too high 😣 When you’re stressed, your adrenal glands release cortisol - the body’s main stress hormone. In short bursts, this helps us adapt to stressful events. But over time, high cortisol levels can be harmful to our health. Here are some tried & true ways to get your cortisol levels back in check: 🌸 Adaptogens. These are herbs, roots, and mushrooms that help our bodies manage stress and restore balance after stress. Holy Basil, Ashwaganda, Astragalus, Rhodiola, and Medicinal mushrooms like reishi and cordyceps are all amazing adaptogens! 🧘🏿‍♀️ Regular exercise is one of the best ways to manage stress, balance hormones, and promote healthy metabolic functions. Getting outdoors and breathing is also essential. 🍵 Green tea is an antioxidant powerhouse that contains L-theanine, a compound proven to promote relaxation and sleep. Tulsi (or Holy Basil) tea can reduce excess cortisol due to components like ursolic and rosmsrinic acid, and eugenol. 😌 Managing stress in whatever way works for you - whether that be therapy, yoga, journaling, or a different practice - is essential for loweing cortisol. Bio-Strath is an amazing supplement that can help lower stress if you need some extra support! 🌿 Essential oils like lavender, frankincense, and bergamot can help calm the mind and promote relaxation, allowing cortisol levels to come back down. 🥗 Eating a whole food, anti-inflammatory diet helps manage blood sugar (among many other benefits), which can in turn lower cortisol levels. Include healthy fats and proteins, fresh fruits and veggies, and plenty of fibre. 🤭 Laugh, have fun, enjoy hobbies, and find community! These are simple things, but are all proven to lower stress and therefore cortisol. To learn more about natural ways to lower stress and manage cortisol levels visit us in store to chat with our knowledgeable staff members! 💚

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT 🎙️ Imagine waking up each day feeling like you never slept. The weight of exhaustion dragging you down, no matter how much you rest. Plus brain fog, muscle pain, and headaches. These are the daily battles faced by those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Watkin from Purica to talk about the extraordinary benefits that medicinal mushrooms can have for supporting energy and combating fatigue 🍄 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on our website. Plus, enjoy up to 20% off on select Purica medicinal mushrooms at Jo Anne’s Place for a limited time 💚

Who are you rooting for at the 2024 Oscars?? 🏆🎬 Here’s a fun little video of some of this year’s nominees as products at Jo Anne’s Place! Stop by before the big show to stock up on drinks and snacks 💚 We’re open this weekend in Peterborough and Lindsay!

Happy International Women’s Day! 💚 Because of the courage of our founder, Jo Anne, and the continued efforts of our owner, her daughter Margo, we have been proudly serving our community for over 47 years! Did you know that our staff are over 80% women? We are so thankful not only for the amazing women on our team, but for the meaningful connections we have made with so many generations of inspiring women in our community. It has always been important for us to foster an environment where women feel safe, supported, and inspired. Take the time today to let the women in your life know how much they are appreciated 💚

Did you know we’re a supporting member of the Organic Council of Ontario? 🚜🌱 The OCO is the voice for Organics in Ontario. A non-profit association, the OCO is the only trade association working and advocating on behalf of the entire organic industry! Members of the OCO span from farmers to retailers like us, who all support Ontario’s organic sector. The OCO advocates for legislation and standards in the Canadian organic industry, connects consumers to organic businesses, and partners with other organizations to promote organic in Ontario 💚 To learn about all things Organic, visit their website at organiccouncil.ca - they have resources, an amazing newsletter, and so much more!

We get questions about AG1 pretty frequently, so here are some of our thoughts: 🥬🍵 What most people don’t realize about AG1 is that it isn’t actually a pure greens powder, it’s a multivitamin. It contains greens but is fortified with lots of other vitamins and minerals, so if you’re taking other supplements it can cause you to overconsume the safe daily limit of certain vitamins. We don’t carry AG1 at Jo Anne’s Place - it’s an expensive American subscription-based product. Instead, we carry Canadian alternatives that have better ingredients and many of which are Certified Organic (and more affordable!)🌿 💚 Botanica’s Perfect Greens are pure certified organic greens (chlorella, spirulina, leafy greens) with no added sweeteners - not even stevia 🌎 Whole Earth & Sea’s Greens are made of certified organic fermented greens for superior digestion and gut health support. They also include a blend of functional mushrooms like cordyceps and reishi to help you thrive 🌱 Flora’s Beyond Greens are made with 10 raw organic supergreens and cereal grasses like barley and alfalfa. These greens are also fermented to aid in digestion 🥬 Progressive’s Vege Greens are a superfood blend made of land and sea vegetables to support overall health. It also contains adaptogenic mushrooms, turmeric, tart cherry, and elderberry to support immune health Browse our wide selection of Canadian & Certified Organic green powders and superfood blends at Jo Anne’s Place! Our Product Educators are happy to answer any questions and recommend the best product to meet your needs 💚 *Prices may not match the products pictured as we may carry different sizes and variations in store.

Celebrating Women in Wellness - this month, and always 💚👭 In our most recent blog post (link in bio), we celebrate Women’s History Month and upcoming International Women’s Day but highlighting some of the amazing woman-owned businesses we carry in store! 🫶🏼 Because of the courage of our founder, Jo Anne, and the continued efforts of our now owners and team (which is over 80% women!), we have been serving Ptbo & Lindsay for over 47 years. As a woman-founded business, it is important to us to uplift other women in the wellness industry. Here are some of the incredible woman-owned businesses we sell: 💙 CanPrev 🌊 Three Ships 🌸 Aeryon Wellness 😋 FreeYumm ♻️ Natracare 🍬 Healthy Hippo 🍃 Wildcraft 🕯️ Wax & Fire Co We encourage you to follow these businesses on socials & shop their products this month at Jo Anne’s Place 💚

This month’s Staff Pick comes from Rebecca, Store Manager and CNP at our Lindsay location. Say hello to Platinum Naturals activ-x! 🧡👋🏼 activ-X has unique formulations for men and women to best support your energy levels while on the go! Trusted by professional athletes, activ-X helps to improve energy, speed up recovery, boost stamina, and reduce stress! Platinum Naturals’ Omega Absorb delivery system allows for your body to absorb the nutrients it needs through healthy oils. Whether you’re an avid athlete and want to feel more energized in your day to day life - activ-X can help! GET 20% OFF Platinum Naturals Multivitamins at Jo Anne’s Place until March 31, 2024.

🌱 MARCH SAVINGS ARE HERE 🌱 This month at Jo Anne’s Place we have savings on wonderful products to support the whole family. Spring into health with sales on quality Canadian supplements, Certified Organic groceries, Easter baking essentials, and more! PLUS, all AnneMarie Borlind cosmetics are 20% off this month. Visit joannesplace.ca/flyer to browse the full flyer and shop the savings at our locations in Peterborough & Lindsay! 💚 Shop Smart. Shop Local.

🍞 NEW RECIPE ALERT 🍞 Check out our brand new sourdough recipe! Baking bread can be difficult, but it’s super satisfying once you get it right. Our new blog post highlights the benefits of sourdough bread for gut health, how to make your own starter, and instructions for baking your loaf! Check it out at the link in bio 💚🔗

We’re back with another New Product Wednesday - featuring new food and supplements! 🤩💚 🐰 SmartSweets’ Berry Bunnies & Tropical Eggs are here just in time for Easter! With just 3g of sugar, these are a guilt free Easter must. 🥥 Theobroma’s Zero Sugar Mini Chocolates in Coconut and Raspberry are made with just 4 organic ingredients and contain NO sugar alcohols. Chocolate lovers rejoice! 🍿 Frankie’s Organic Puffcorn is about to be your new favourite snack! It’s organic, vegan, and comes in 2 delicious flavours: Himalayan Pink Salt & Chili Lime. 🥜 SimplyProtein’s Baked Oat Bars in Roasted Peanut have 10g of protein, 4g of fibre, and just 3g of sugar! Made with gluten-free oats. 🫐 New Konscious Kitchen goodies have arrived!! Try their GF & Paleo Blueberry Muffins and Carrot Cake, and Paleo & Vegan Pistachio Bars. Allergen-friendly and delicious in so many ways! 🫀 Dr. Klein’s Healthy Heart Plus is back in stock! These capsules are formulated to clean the arteries, prevent plaque buildup, lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, and improve overall heart function. 💜 AOR’s Inositol Caps & Powder are premium formulas to support healthy mood balance by regulating brain-signalling systems and improving mental function! There’s always something new at Jo Anne’s Place - stop by and take a look around, you never know what you might find! 💚

Did you know there are hundreds of herbs and spices that are known for boosting health & healing? 🪴💚 Our bulk sections at both our Peterborough & Lindsay stores are full of high quality Organic herbs and spices for all of your herbal medicine, cooking, baking, and homemade tea needs! Here are some of the most popular herbs & spices with powerful health benefits: 🌿 Slippery Elm Bark can be used to ease digestive issues, lower stress and anxiety, help control blood sugar, improve skin conditions like psoriasis, and calm a sore throat. 🌺 Hibiscus flower, most commonly used to make tea, is an amazing source of antioxidants, helps fight inflammation, can lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and supports liver health. 🍃 Nettle Leaf is known for aiding in skin health, due to its antihistamine, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also high in amino acids and bone-building minerals like iron and calcium. 🫚 Burdock Root is a biennial plant in the daisy family that contains antioxidants like quercetin, which can prevent and treat various cardiovascular diseases. 🌼 Camomile, another flower used for herbal tea, can help ease menstrual pains, can lower blood sugars in people with diabetes, promotes sleep, and can reduce inflammation. 🧡 Cinnamon comes from the bark of the Cinnamomum tree and has many health benefits from its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, immune-boosting, heart protecting, and cancer fighting properties. 🌶️ Cayenne Pepper can support digestion, help prevent blood clots, relieve migraine pain, promote detoxification, and improve allergy symptoms. 🌱 Cardamom is made from the seed pods of various plants in the ginger family. It’s rich in phytonutrients and manganese, and can promote oral health, help lower blood pressure, and aid in digestion. Visit a Jo Anne’s Place location to stock up on Organic herbs & spices in our bulk section. Plus, browse our selection of herbal teas and supplements! 💚

Adapting to and coping with stress doesn’t look the same for everyone 💚 Because life is unpredictable and stressors can arise from out of nowhere, it’s important to have tools that allow your body to ADAPT during times of stress. But because we’re all unique, not all methods of adapting to stress work for everyone. Luckily, there are plenty of ways! Learn ways of adapting to stress FOR FREE from wellness experts including: - A Functional Nutritionist who teaches the importance of properly feeding our body and mind - A Registered Social Worker who shares the benefits of talk therapy, journaling, and breathing techniques - Massage Therapist who explains how massage releases stress from the body and mind - A Yoga Teacher who demonstrates the importance of meditation and movement in adapting to stress - A Registered Kinesiologist & Pilates Instructor who outlines the stress-relieving benefits of movement in a positive environment - A Breathwork Facilitator who shares breathing techniques that help the body regulate and adapt to stress The Wellness On Purpose Program is FREE, self-paced, and completely online. Get started today at joannesplace.ca or at the link in bio! 🔗

We’ve got a lotta love for our Lindsay location 💚🌱 From our amazing staff to our loyal customers, our Lindsay store is a special one. Jo Anne’s Place was founded in Lindsay almost 50 years ago, and we are so proud to continue being your local family-owned health food store! If you’re ever looking for quality supplements, organic health food, and natural skincare in the Lindsay area - we’ve got you 🌿

POV: Shopping the brand new weekly sales at your local health food store 🥬🥑 Are you taking advantage of our weekly sales? Each week, save on a new list of grocery items from Certified Organic produce to plant-based snacks. This week, save on Certified Organic Green Cabbage & Brussel Sprouts. Did you know that green cabbage is a great source of vitamin A? And brussel sprouts are a great source of vitamin K! 🥬 Hippie Snacks Sea Salt Avocado Crisps are just $3.97 this week - the perfect companion to organic hummus and dips! Pantry essentials including Cullen’s Black Beans (Organic & Canadian) and Rizopia’s Gluten-Free Brown Rice Spaghetti are just $2.97 and $3.27 respectively 🍝 Be sure to visit us in Peterborough & Lindsay to shop these weekly sales and browse our wide selection of Certified Organic and local produce, supplements, bulk foods, cosmetics, and more! 💚

There are so many kinds of oil on the shelves these days - how do you know which one to choose? 🤔🍳 As a company, we are taking efforts to move away from canola oil and look for better oils wherever possible. While canola oil can be tempting due to its affordable price, there is increasing evidence about its harmful health effects. Here are some of our favourite kinds of healthier oils: 🥑 Avocado Oil 🫛 Sesame Oil 🥥 MCT Oil 🍇 Grapeseed Oil 🎃 Pumpkin Seed Oil 🫒 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Many of these oils are heart healthy due to omega-3s and 6s, are rich in important vitamins, and can have other health benefits like supporting urinary tract health, healthy skin and hair, and more 💚 Stop by a Jo Anne’s Place location to browse our wide selection of alternative oils - we’re open in Peterborough & Lindsay!

Carbonaut has the taste you crave with the numbers you need 🍞💪 Expand your universe of bread options with Carbonaut’s bakery quality bread that’s low in carbs and high in fibre and protein! With regular and gluten-free options, their bread is made with clean ingredients (no GMOs, no sugar, plant-based) and is suitable for a Keto diet 🥪 There are so many delicious ways to enjoy Carbonaut bread - with tons of recipes featured on their website, such as sandwiches, avocado toast, french toast, bread pudding, and more! GET 15% OFF Carbonaut bread at all Jo Anne’s Place locations until Feb 29, 2024 💚

Are you on the Wellness Mocktail side of TikTok? If not, let us put you on 🍹❤️ You’ve probably seen the ‘Sleepy Girl’ Mocktail videos on TikTok and Reels. There’s a trend going around where nutritionists and dieticians are sharing wellness mocktails that feature functional ingredients and supplements. We love this trend - so here are our versions of some popular wellness mocktail recipes (& WHY they work!) 🍒 The Sleepy Girl Mocktail works because cherry juice (regular & tart) naturally contains melatonin, which promotes sleep and Magnesium Glycinate can help relax the nervous system which also helps you fall asleep easier. 🍋 The Liver Loving Mocktail works because beets support liver detoxification and bile flow, Ginger is an anti-inflammatory, Lemon helps stimulate acid production, and Apple Cider Vinegar helps with digestion and promotes gut health. 🍊 The Adrenal Mocktail works because the Vitamin C, sodium, potassium, and electrolytes found in the ingredients of this drink can help replenish your adrenal glands, making you feel more energized and less sluggish. 🫐 The Mental Clarity Mocktail works because blueberries help maintain brain function and Cordyceps & Lion’s Mane mushrooms boost energy and fight inflammation. Kombucha and Aloe Vera are great for gut health, which is directly linked to mental health. To access the full recipes in one place, visit our blog or the link in bio 🔗 As always, all ingredients are available in store - Plus, visit our Lansdowne location to shop our Wellness Mocktails display and grab a recipe card to take home with you! 💚

Happy Family Day! 💚 Please note that our stores are closed today (Feb 19). Back to regular hours tomorrow!

Wild Muskoka’s Elderberry Syrup is a delicious way to boost your immune system this season 💜🍯 Made from Organic and ethically harvested wild elderberries, this wellness elixir has so many health benefits, especially during this time of year. Made locally in the Muskoka region, it’s also infused with local honey and supportive botanicals including astragalus, echinacea, ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper - all functional ingredients to boost your immune system and overall wellness! 🍇 There are so many ways to enjoy this syrup, from taking it straight to adding to tea to using in recipes like these overnight chia oats! 🍵 Wild Muskoka Botanicals Elderberry Syrup is 15% OFF at Jo Anne’s Place until February 29th. Plus, stop by our Lansdowne store tomorrow (Saturday, Feb 17) from 10-3 to try a sample! 🌱

We are saddened to share the news that our owner Margo Hudson’s father, and our founder Jo Anne Fallaise’s husband of almost 68 years passed away on February 6th, 2024. Many of you will remember seeing Murray around the store working side by side with Jo Anne in the early days, and when our stores were under renovation he would always be part of the reno crew. Murray was an entrepreneur in his own right, with a store where he would resell items he found and refurbished. He also had a small restaurant where he created the famous Murray burger, which many of our staff still enjoy making today. We will cherish our memories of Murray. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jo Anne, Margo, Paul, and family. Service details can be found at ashburnhamfuneral.ca or at the link on our bio.

Let’s talk bone broth! 🍲🍵 Bone broth is a powerhouse that can benefit your health in so many ways. One of our favourites is Bluebird Provisions Organic Bone Broth because it’s Certified Organic, Canadian, and has a great origin story. Bluebird Provisions was started in 2017 by founder Connor Meakin, a marathon runner who’s injuries and health issues prevented him from running. Looking for alternative healing methods, he started making and consuming bone broth, and saw significant improvements in his health and is now back to running ultra marathons! Bone broth’s benefits include easing aches and pains, aiding in sleep, promoting healthy digestion, and boosting collagen for healthy skin and hair 💚 This week, Bluebird Provisions Organic Chicken & Beef Broth are on sale for just $8.97 at Jo Anne’s Place 🌱

Happy Valentine’s Day! 🥰❤️ Lots of fun things happening in store today from festive free samples to an amazing self-care giveaway! Treat yourself to some hot cocoa, chocolate, candy, and chips, and enter our GIVEAWAY for a $100 Sweat Happy Wellness Gift Card!! ❣️ Plus, we’ve got lots of last-minute gift options, unique cards, and date night meal essentials. Our lovely staff are in the Valentine’s spirit wearing their red & pink! We hope to see you soon ❤️

❣️ Delicious Valentine’s Day Recipes ❣️ Celebrate by making some wholesome sweet treats this Valentine’s Day! I don’t know about you, but food is definitely our love language 🫶🏼 Check out our blog for recipes for: - Decadent Valentine’s Day Trifles - Raspberry Cream Delight Smoothies - Yummy Gluten-Free Brownies - Coconut Raspberry Ice Cream Pie - and many many more! Visit the link in bio or joannesplace.ca/recipe to browse our full roster of recipes, with ingredients available at Jo Anne’s Place 💚

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! 🩷 Still looking for unique and thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts for your loved ones? We’ve got you! We have tons of amazing, sustainable, and locally-made gift options in our stores - you’ll find something for everyone. Sweet treats, dairy free chocolates, self-care products, and date night essentials all at Jo Anne’s Place 💚 Visit the link in bio to read our brand new blog post full of tons of gift ideas 🔗

Are you ready for the big game?? 🏈🏟️🏆 Whether you’re planning a watch party with friends or watching just for the halftime show, we’ve got all of your Super Bowl food needs covered! From Organic chips and salsa (on sale right now!), to nacho-making essentials like ground beef and cheese, to sweet snacks like candy and chocolate - get it all at Jo Anne’s Place. We also have lots of diet-friendly, inclusive snacking and dinner options for vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free folks 💚 Visit us before the big game on Sunday to stock up, we’re open in both Peterborough & Lindsay!

Organic popcorn with simple & clean ingredients? That’s Lesser Evil! 🍿🤍 We’re big fans of Lesser Evil at Jo Anne’s Place. We love their philosophy that a handful of popcorn should only have a handful of ingredients! In so many yummy flavours like Himilayan Pink Salt, Himilayan Gold (which tastes like buttered movie popcorn!), Avocado-licious, and White Cheddar - there’s something for everyone. With Super Bowl Sunday just around the corner, now is the perfect time to stock up on Lesser Evil popcorn for just $4.97 at Jo Anne’s Place this week! Happy snacking 💚 *Sales effective Feb 8 - 14, 2024 at all Jo Anne’s Place locations

🎙️Our first podcast episode of 2024 is here! 🎙️ In this episode, Marissa dives into her top 3 products from 2023 that she will absolutely be repurchasing again this year 🐝🪥🌸 One thing she won’t be buying into, is Netflix’s latest docuseries, “You Are What You Eat.” Listen to her full review on these products and the docuseries on our latest podcast episode! Stream now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at the link in bio 🫶🏼

New Product Wednesday: Featuring new supplements, pregnancy products, and children & baby care items 💚 🤰 Attitude’s Blooming Belly Nursing Balm helps protect and nourish the skin during breastfeeding. Their Stretch Mark Prevention Oil improved skin elasticity. Both are made with natural ingredients, are plastic free, and dermatologically tested! 🥥 Botanica’s Organic Perfect Protein Vanilla is a vegan protein powder blend packed with natural vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats, and fibre! 🌾 NOW’s Brewer’s Yeast is a genuine whole food supplement that has naturally occurring B-vitamins, is vegan, and certified Kosher! 🧼 Attitude’s Baby & Kids Bubble Washes and Body Lotions are vegan, made with natural ingredients, and are dermatologically tested to ensure your little one’s skin isn’t irritated. 🌸 St. Francis’ Regular Flow and Menstrual Tonic Herbal Formulas are natural remedies to help regulate your cycle, balance your flow, and relieve menstrual pain. 🌿 Clef Des Champs Junior Tinctures are made with Organic herbs to help relieve symptoms of children’s issues such as colic, tummy aches, teething, and sleep issues. 🌼 Weleda’s Baby Shampoos, Body Wash, Calendula Diaper Cream, and Hypersensitive Diaper Care Cream and Body Lotion are designed to help soothe your baby’s sensitive skin. Stop by Jo Anne’s Place to see all of the new products in store - you never know what you might find! 💚

Let’s talk wellness products for teens & pre-teens 🫶🏼 Skip your next trip to Sephora for skincare and come in to Jo Anne’s Place instead! Many of the skincare and body care products you’re using are NOT suited for your skin - like anti-aging serums and trendy brands full of harmful ingredients. If you really want to invest in yourself and protect your skin, try some of these products instead: - Green Beaver gentle moisturizer and exfoliator for Hailey Bieber-like glowing skin - Ener-C & Herbaland Electrolytes for energy and hydration before or after working out. Too much protein (from protein powder) can cause liver damage and dehydration - Carina Organics hair care products for silky smooth hair (Olaplex & OUAI have harmful chemicals) - I know this one is going to hurt, but drop the Laneige Lip Masks - they have synthetics, preservatives, and artificial dyes and fragrances 😔. Three Ships’ Buttercream Lip Mask is an amazing alternative made with natural ingredients for hydrated lips! - Girlies, you DO NOT need to be using anti-aging products as a teen. Ingredients like retinol will cause more harm than good to your young skin and can cause you to break out. Instead, focus on protecting your skin by using a mineral SPF ☀️ Moral of the story: just because products are trending, doesn’t mean they’re safe and beneficial for everyone. Do your research, or come into Jo Anne’s Place and have a look at our selection of natural products 💚

February is heart health month ❤️🫀 There are so many ways to naturally support your cardiovascular health this month, and always. From heart healthy organic foods and oils to proven supplements, there’s lots to choose from! To learn more about supporting your heart health, visit us in store and chat with our knowledgeable staff - they’re happy to help and answer any questions 💚🌿

Say hello to Karen’s Pick! 💜😌 Pure Labs’ Slow Release L-theanine promotes relaxation without the sedating effects that many pharmaceuticals have. A natural component of green tea, it balances our primary neurotransmitters - serotonin, GABA, and dopamine - while promoting the alpha brainwaves responsible for feeling relaxed and alert. L-theanine also inhibits the effects of the stress hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. It truly is the ultimate solution for calming busy brains 🧠🩷 Until Feb 29, 2024, get 15% off select Pure Lab vitamins at all Jo Anne’s Place locations!

Will you be watching the Grammys this Sunday? 🏆🎵 Here’s a fun little video of some of this year’s nominees as products at Jo Anne’s Place! Do you have a favourite artist, song, or album you’re pulling for? Let us know in the poll ⤵️

💚 OUR FEBRUARY FLYER IS HERE 💚 Don’t miss out on this month’s flyer, full of savings on quality Canadian supplements, self-care essentials, organic groceries, and more! Plus, browse our wide selection of unique and allergy-friendly Valentine’s Day goodies and stock up on yummy Super Bowl Snacks 🏈🩷 Be sure to visit us in-store in Peterborough & Lindsay from Feb 1 - 29, 2024 to shop the sales! Jo Anne’s Place: Your Health, Our Ingredients.

While there are yet to be definitive answers on Alzheimer’s prevention, research HAS shown that there are ways to reduce our risk of developing them 🧠🩷 Alzheimer’s Disease develops as a result of multiple factors such as age, genetics, environment, lifestyle, and coexisting health conditions. While some of these cannot be changed - like genetics and age - other risk factors can be mitigated to reduce our risk. 🥗 Research has shown some diets that may hold benefits for cognitive health, such as The Mediterranean diet (aka the Blue Zone Diet) which emphasizes a mostly plant-based diet full of fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes, unsaturated fats, and low amounts of red meat, eggs, and sweets. 🥬 Fermented foods help to maintain a healthy pH level and improve nutrient absorption. There is a proven link between healthy gut function and normal central nervous system function. 🏃🏽‍♀️ Regular physical exercise is essential in lowering your risk of Alzheimer’s. Exercise can directly benefit brain cells by increasing blood and oxygen flow to the brain. 🫀 Conditions known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease - such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol - also increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. 🍵 Several herbal teas can improve brain function. Holy Basil promotes mental clarity, lowers cortisol, and reduces inflammation. Ginger improves circulation and has anticsrginogenic properties. Green Tea provides antioxidant protection and is a source of L-theanine, which reduces cortisol and promotes brain health. 🫂 Many studies indicate that maintaining strong social connections and keeping mentally active as we age can lower the risk of cognitive decline. 🧡 There is growing evidence that frankincense has both memory-boosting effects in both normal brains and those with impaired memory conditions. Stop by a Jo Anne’s Place location to discuss more options for boosting cognitive health with one of our Product Educators 💚

The cold winter weather can take a toll on your skin. Here are some tips (& products) to help you bounce back and achieve healthy, glowing skin! ❄️😊 💧Stay hydrated! It’s super simple, but so important. Drink lots of water, electrolytes, and probiotic drinks. In the winter, your skin can’t retain moisture as well, and staying hydrated helps to replenish it. Probiotics are also known to descrease skin dryness! 🧽 Exfoliate! Exfoliating helps remove dead skin cells, improve circulation, and invigorate your complexion - all beneficial during the bitter temperatures of winter! 🌊 Hyaluroinic Acid is a great way to achieve plump skin and hydration as the temperature drops and the air dries. It is also a natural anti-inflammatory, which helps to soothe winter skin sensitivity! 🌹 Skincare products with Rose Hip Oil are amazing for hydrating and brightening the skin during winter. Rose Hip Oil is also rich in vitamin A, which is necessary in collagen production. 🌸 Skin-safe oils are a great means of king-lasting hydration during the winter. Jojoba, hemp, and argan oil are some of the most common and hydrating! 👁️ Dark eye circles can be more prominent in the winter months, making an eye serum super helpful. Eye serums can reduce puffiness and minimize the appearance of dark under eye circles! 👄 Don’t forget your lips! Be sure to use an ultra hydrating lip balm (with ingredients like hemp oil, coconut oil, and cocoa butter) to keep your lips from drying out and chapping. Our Lansdowne St location has a wide variety of natural skincare products including small batch, Ontario-made, and dermatologist approved formulas! Feel free to ask a member of our staff to help you find a product to fit your skin’s needs 💚

Grains, Seeds, & Protein - oh my! 🌾🌱 🌾 Whole grains and seeds are an essential part of a healthy diet. Not only do they provide fibre, but they also contain important vitamins, minerals, other nutrients! 🌱 Seeds are also super beneficial as they are good sources of protein, healthy fats, fibres, vitamins, and minerals. They are also shown to protect against heart disease and diabetes. Here are some of our favourite Canadian brands serving whole grains and seeds 🇨🇦 If you’re looking for sprouted breads, @silverhillsbakery has amazing options. Sprouting makes the nutrients in whole grains easier for your body to use and digest. This is because it breaks down anti nutrients that protect the vitamins and minerals stored in every seed - unlocking iron, magnesium, zinc, and more. Did you know that shelling the hemp seed reveals the most nutritious and tender part of the seed: the heart?! Hemp hearts are full of protein, Omegas 3 & 6, magnesium, fibre, zinc, and iron. @manitobaharvest hemp hearts are a nutritious addition to smoothies, yogurt, salads, and more! Don’t worry gluten-free folks, lots of whole grains are naturally gluten-free! @littlenorthernbakehouse has a wide selection of nutritious allergy-friendly baked goods. Made with gluten-free whole grains and ingredients like brown rice flour, psyllium husk, and red quinoa, their goods are rich in fibre, plant-based, and non-GMO certified! Don’t wait! Select Silver Hills, Manitoba Harvest, and Little Northern Bakehouse products are on sale at Jo Anne’s Place until Jan 31, 2024 💚

Warm oatmeal cookies for cold winter days ☁️🍪 These healthier oatmeal chocolate chip cookies made with simple, clean ingredients are the perfect way to treat yourself. Here’s the recipe: - 1 cup of oats (we used Jo Anne’s Place Bulk Oats) - 1/2 cup of preferred flour (ex. All Purpose, Almond) - 1/3 - 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup (depending on your preferred sweetness) - 1 large egg - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/4 tsp sea salt - 1/2 cup dark chocolate (chopped or chips) *of course, using organic products wherever possible DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking powder and salt - then mix. 3. Add the honey/maple syrup, egg, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract and mix well until the ingredients are well combined. Stir in the dark chocolate. 4. Place the dough by level tablespoonfuls onto the lined baking sheets. If you want your cookies crunchier, make them thin - if soft, make them thicker. 5. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown. 6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!� As always, all ingredients are available at Jo Anne’s Place. Be sure to check out our bulk section for any spices, flours, and oats 💚

💚 REMINDER 💚 Our Customer Appreciation Party is happening this Saturday, Jan 27! We’re so excited to celebrate with and give back to our amazing community. Be sure to stop by our 1260 Lansdowne St location between 9am and 5:30pm for snacks and refreshments, enjoy product demos, connect with fellow wellness enthusiasts, take advantage of sales, and more! PLUS, we’ve got an incredible lineup of giveaways from popular brands in our store like NOW Solutions and Platinum Naturals, as well as many local businesses like Sweat Happy Wellness, The Neighbourhood Vintage, and The Pin 🤩 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to mingle, win, and connect. Bring your friends and family along for an unforgettable day of gratitude and fun! Saturday, Jan 27, 2024 from 9-5:30pm at Jo Anne’s Place on 1260 Lansdowne St in Peterborough 💚

Stahlbush frozen fruits and veggies are just as nutritious as they are convenient! 🍓🥬 Since 1985, Stahlbush Island Farms has been sustainably farming fresh, pure, and simple produce. A family-owned farm, Stahlbush is certified sustainable by the Food Alliance and unveiled their recyclable packaging this year! Their foods are flash frozen, preserving important nutrients to ensure you get the most out of your meals. For delicious healthy recipes, visit stahlbush.com 🫐 This week at Jo Anne’s Place, Stahlbush frozen fruits and veggies are 20% off! Choose from blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, sweet corn, green peas, green beans, kale, and spinach 💚

Let’s check out all of the new arrivals in this week’s New Product Wednesday - featuring lots of local love ❤️🇨🇦 🥤 We are SO here for healthy sodas and are very excited to have @buddhabrandsco’s NEW Prebiotic Soda flavours - Cream Soda, Doctor Thirsty, & Lemon Lime! These sodas are packed with prebiotics, fibre rich, and low in sugar. 🌿 Say hello to @healingspiritnutrition products! Made in Ajax, these Organic fermented food and drinks are your gut’s new best friend. Try their Coconut Milk Kefir, Water Kefir, and Fermented Cashew Spread. 🕯️ Transport to summer days with @waxandfireco’s Summer Peach 100% Soy Candle - handcrafted in Hamilton! 🌮 No one should have to miss out on the deliciousness of sour cream - which is why we now carry @elmhurst1925’s new Plant-Based Sour Cream! Perfect for nachos, tacos, and all of your other sour cream needs. 🍩 Sweet tooth? This one’s for you. @konsciouskitchen_’s Keto Cinnamon Donuts and Paleo & Vegan Pecan Pie Bars are here (among other sweets)! Made in Toronto, their inclusive ingredients make treating yourself simple. 🧈 @woolwich_dairy Small Batch Goat Butter made with fresh Canadian goat dairy is creamy, smooth, and oh so buttery! With just 2 simple ingredients, this butter is perfect for roasting vegetables or spreading on a toasty slice of bread. Stop by a Jo Anne’s Place location today to browse all of the new and exciting products hitting the shelves - you never know what you might find! 💚

Yogi Tea - Made with purpose 🫖💜 Yogi Herbal Teas are inspired by the ancient healing philosophy of Ayurveda, which recommends a holistic approach to wellness and emphasizes bringing your body, mind, and soul into balance. Using Certified Organic spices and botanicals and sustainable sourcing, Yogi Teas are also functional, pure, and delicious 🍵 From January 25 - 31, 2024, ALL YOGI HERBAL TEAS are just $5.97 at Jo Anne’s Place! Happy Sipping! 🌱💚

Getting caught up in health and wellness trends? Not sure what’s fact and what’s fiction? 🤔🥗 That’s why we created the Wellness on Purpose Program! Designed by RHN & Functional Nutritionist, Marissa Laughlin, the WOP Program provides you with FREE online access to accurate fact-based wellness information. In Pillar 1: Your Nutrition, Marissa breaks down adequate nutrition in easy to follow terms and gives you immediate steps to improve your nutrition and help you feel your best. PLUS, get access to our Building Balanced Meals Guide which outlines ideal serving sizes, provides you with macronutrient options, grocery list, protein types, and smoothie guide! Downloadable to display in your kitchen and take with you while shopping. Sign up for FREE at the link in bio, or at joannesplace.ca under the ‘Learn’ tab 💚

We’re so grateful for all of your kind words ⭐️💛 Here are some 5-star reviews we’ve received recently. Thank you so much for your continued support! Your kind words inspire us to no end. Want to shout out a special Jo Anne’s Place staff member? Have a favourite product you want others to know about? Leave us a Google Review at the link in bio 💚

Giving Dry Jan a try? In your sober era? We’re got you 💚 Reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption can be a difficult task, so it can help to find alternative non-alcoholic drinks as substitutes. 🍑 Mocktails like Aēlo’s Lime Margarita and Peach Bellini are amazing non-alcoholic alternatives. They’re crafted with premium ingredients and are zero-sugar and low-calorie! 🍎 More of a beer or cider person? Sober Carpenter’s Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers and Ciders are brewed in Ontario with natural ingredients. We love the Raspberry Sour Beer & Apple Cider! 🫚 Gingerbug’s Wild Fermented Ginger Beer is another great non-alcoholic substitute. In Original and Spicy, this ginger beer is probiotic, handcrafted, traditionally barrel-aged, and cultured in small batches! 🍵 Use this as an opportunity to try something new - like Kite Adaptogenic Teas! These botanical blends of functional herbs are steeped for 12 hours and come in amazing flavours like Tulsi Hibiscus, Ashwaghanda Organge, and Moringa Lemon. ☕️ Nog fan? Blume’s Nut Nog Superfood Latte made with Reishi, vanilla, and nutmeg gives a silky smooth finish reminiscent of traditional eggnog. Enjoy hot or iced! 🍒 Sleepy Girl Mocktail time! We’ve got all of the ingredients to make TikTok’s trending ‘sleepy girl mocktail’ to give you an amazing night’s sleep. Pure cherry juice, sparkling water, and magnesium glycinate powder (optional) are the perfect sleep support combo! Stop by Jo Anne’s Place on Lansdowne St to check out our Dry Jan display featuring these products and more! 🍹

Tomorrow’s breakfast covered! Or tonight’s dinner, we don’t judge 😉🥞 Follow along as we make these super delicious and easy blender pancakes with a homemade chocolate sauce! Find the full recipe at joannesplace.ca/recipe or at the link in bio! All ingredients available at Jo Anne’s Place, of course 💚

Did you know that cold pressed juices produce the purest, most nutrient-dense juice? This is because the hydraulic press used does not introduce heat or oxygen during the process, leaving all nutrients intact 🥬💚 Pulp & Press Juices are the most nutrient-dense juice that you can get your hands on. They’re raw, Organic, and have different options with functional ingredients for what your body needs. 🥕 Beta Blaster - Made with carrot, apple, lemon, ginger, and beet to help achieve healthier skin, sharper eyesight, and a strong immune system! 🍋 Envy - Made with cucumber, celery, lemon, kale, and spirulina to boost overall wellness by detoxing the body and supporting digestion! 🫚 Rinse & Rebeet - Made with apple, beet, grapefruit, lemon, and ginger to help boost blood flow and provide vitamin A, C, Calcium, and Iron! 🍍 Hulk - Made with apple, cucumber, pineapple, lemon, kale, and spirulina to support your liver, blood circulation, muscle health, and renewed energy levels! With NO preservatives and NO sugar added, Pulp & Press Juices are the way to go! Even better, they’re on sale at Jo Anne’s Place from Jan 18 - 24, 2024 for just $5.47 (regular price $6.49)! 💚

Still not adjusted to the cold yet? Winter weather got you feeling down? We’ve got some ideas for seasonal eating and adapting your diet to the changing seasons!

Participating in Veganuary? Give these tips a try! 💚🥑 Veganuary is a challenge held every January to encourage individuals to try a vegan diet for a month. Whether you’ve committed to the challenge or simply want to eat less meat, we’ve got some tips to help you out. 1. Variety is key! Make sure you’re getting all the nutrients you need by eating a well-balanced diet that includes a variety of whole foods. 2. Try new things! This is a great opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and try new recipes! There are so many wonderful vegan recipes out there. 3. Percent deficiencies. Make sure you’re getting enough essential vitamins and minerals in your diet. Vegan diets can lack protein, iron, vitamin d, calcium, and zinc - so make sure you’re eating foods that include these! 4. Check labels! Don’t assume that just because a product is vegan, it’s also healthy. Unfortunately, there are some processed vegan foods that sneak in unhealthy ingredients. So, make sure you’re still putting good things into your body by checking those labels! 5. Listen to your body. Always remember that your health and mental health are the top priority. Take small steps and pay attention to how your body and mind are feeling along the way and make adjustments to feel your best. We’ve got tons of vegan-friendly foods and other products like skincare at Jo Anne’s Place. Ever unsure if a product is vegan? Ask a member of our staff, we’re happy to help 💚

Boost your mood, one bite at a time 🥣😊 Today is Blue Monday, known as the saddest day of the year. We’ve discussed important supplements for fighting seasonal depression, so let’s talk about FOODS that can boost your mood during the winter! 🐟 Salmon, Sardines, & Tuna are full of Omega-3s, which have been found to prevent and manage depression. Omega-3s also have anti-inflammatory actions that may help relieve depression. 🍫 Dark Chocolate contains flavanols and methylxanthines which can boost mood and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression ☕️ Coffee is associated with an increase in the availability of dopamine receptors in the brain, which helps to boost mood *when consumed in moderation 🫚🥬🐄 Fermented foods like kimchi, kefir, and sauerkraut help increase good bacteria in the gut, which can have a positive impact on mood due to the production of tryptophan and serotonin. Some gut bacteria also produces GABA - an important acid for brain health. 🌰 Certain nuts & seeds like sunflower seeds, brazil nuts, and almonds contain zinc and selenium. Deficiency in these minerals is linked with increased risk of depression. 🍌 Bananas are a good source of vitamin B6, which helps synthesize dopamine and serotonin - both mood-boosting neurotransmitters Beat the winter blues with functional foods that support your body and mind’s health this season. Browse our wide selection at Jo Anne’s Place in Peterborough & Lindsay! 💚 *This information is not intended as medical advice. If you are experiencing depression, please reach out to a medical professional, family member, or friend.

🥳 You’re not going to want to miss this! 🥳 We are thrilled to invite you to our Customer Appreciation Party at Lansdowne St on January 27, 2024! At Jo Anne’s Place Health Foods, we believe in the power of community and the importance of showing gratitude. As a token of our appreciation for your continued support, join us at Lansdowne St on January 27, 2024! Where: 1260 Lansdowne St, Peterborough Date: January 27, 2024 Time: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Join us for a day filled with: 🎉 Amazing Giveaways: Get ready to be spoiled with fantastic giveaways from local businesses. We’ve partnered with some incredible people to bring you exciting surprises that will make your day! Stay tuned for some hints 👀 🍲 Delicious Free Food and Drinks: Indulge in a spread of snacks and refreshing beverages – our treat to you! 💖 Community Bonding: Connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for health and wellness. Strengthen the bonds within our community and make new friends who are on a similar journey to well-being. 😊 Friendly Faces: Our team is here to express our gratitude in person. Meet the friendly faces behind Jo Anne’s Place, ask questions, and share your thoughts. We look forward to hearing your stories and feedback. 🤝 Giving Back to Customers: It’s our turn to give back! Enjoy exclusive discounts, special promotions, and surprises throughout the day as a token of our gratitude for choosing Jo Anne’s Place. And much more! We can’t wait to celebrate with you and express our sincere thanks for being a part of the Jo Anne’s Place Health Foods family. Please mark your calendar for this special day of appreciation 💚

Feeling sluggish after all of the holiday festivities? 😴😞 Our bodies go through a lot during the holidays, from stressful family dynamics to foods not usually found in our every day diet. A natural cleanse can help reset your body and get you feeling your best again. Here are some great cleansing products that will leave you feeling revitalized and ready to conquer 2024: 🌱 Detox 101 Humic & Fulvic Acid with Vitamin C, Magnesium, Choline, & Zinc can help support your body’s immune system, remove toxins from the liver, and boost metabolism ☀️ CleanseMORE is great for post-holidays digestive imbalances, as it relieves constipation and promotes bowel movements 🌿 Fully Body Daily Detox is made with herbs such as Guduchi, Red Beet, Milk Thistle, and Neem, used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to remove toxins in the body. This product can be especially helpful for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. 🌸 Flor-Essence 8 herb formula in liquid and dry form help to cleanse the body on a cellular level by supporting your body’s detoxification organs and providing antioxidants. 🌊 Another product great for digestive disturbances, Intestinal Cleansing contains ingredients used in traditional herbal medicine to remove accumulated waste in the body and provide antioxidants while reliving occasional constipation. 🪻 UTI Cleanse helps prevent urinary tract infections with D-mannose and Cranberry juice extract, both ingredients that promote urinary tract health and help fight off UTIs Stop by a Jo Anne’s Place location to browse our wide selection of cleansing products. Cheers to a clean slate and a healthier you! 💪💚

Our Ins & Outs for 2024 ✨🌿💚 More love, more authenticity, more intention. Less doubt, less hate, less comparison. What are your Ins and Outs for 2024? 🫶🏼

A little New Product Wednesday for your feed 💚 🌹 We’re super excited to have Three Ships’ Awake Rose Hydrosol Toner in-store! It helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and hyperpigmentation while maintaining your skin’s pH balance. Cruelty-Free, Canadian, and Vegan! 🙋‍♀️ Genestra’s Women’s Daily Probiotic has 17.6 billion CFU from 5 probiotic strains and cranberry to support urinary tract health, vaginal health, and GI health! 🍯 We’re big fans of Beekeeper’s Naturals, and very excited to carry their Raw Honey with Propolis, Royal Jelly, and Bee Pollen to support everyday wellness and antioxidants! 🍵 Thrive Remedies Organic Wellness Teas? We’ve got ‘em all! These adaptogenic teas are full of powerful ingredients like rooibos, ashwagandha, elderberry, turmeric, and more. 🌸 St. Francis’ Skin Healing Salve relieves itches, soothes skin discomfort, helps restore skin health, and promotes wound healing with natural ingredients like Red Clover and Calendula. Shop these wonderful products at our Lansdowne location in Peterborough, and on Russell St in Lindsay 💚

As we pass 2 weeks of the closure of our Water St location, we look back on all of the wonderful memories, and look forward to what is to come at Jo Anne’s Place! 💚🌿 Thank you to everyone who made this location so special, from staff to customers. We thank you for your loyal support of Jo Anne’s Place and are excited to see you at our Lansdowne and Lindsay locations!

This month’s Staff Pick comes from the lovely Allison Hyde-Phillips, Supplement Specialist at our Lindsay Location 💙🌿 NAKA Pro’s Extra Strength N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine helps to reduce the severity and frequency of flu-like symptoms and supports the immune system in adults over 65 or suffering from chronic degenerative diseases - making it the perfect supplement for wintertime! SAVE up to 15% on select NAKA products until Jan 31, 2024 at all Jo Ann’s Place locations! 💚

🌿✨ OUR JANUARY FLYER STARTS TODAY ✨🌿 Don’t miss out on this month’s flyer, full of savings on amazing products to support your wellness journey! Eat well and be well with sales on quality supplements, Canadian-made products, organic produce, and so much more! Be sure to visit us in-store in Peterborough & Lindsay from Jan 2 - Jan 31, 2024 to shop the sales! 💚

Happy New Year everyone! 🎉😊⁠ ⁠ We hope 2024 brings you health, happiness, and peace.

Wrap yourself in the comforting embrace of a warm cup of tea this winter. Sip, savour, and let the warmth of your favourite tea blends thaw your winter blues away ❄️🍵 Here are some of our fav teas for winter: 🌸 Echinacea Plus by Traditional Medicinals 😌 Calming by Yogi ☕️ Level Ground’s Organic Fair Trade Chai 🍯 Organic Wild Mountain Honeybush Tea from Gathering Place ☁️ Genuine Tea Co’s Cream of Earl Grey 🍄 Harmonic Arts’ Chai Spice Artisan Tea 🍫 Stash Chocolate Mint Oolong Tea 😴 Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Tea 🌹 Red Raspberry Leaf Tea by Celebration Herbals Visit Jo Anne’s Place to browse our wide selection of herbal teas 💚

We hope everyone had a joyful holidays 💚 There’s no doubt that the holidays can be draining, so remember that self-care is not selfish as you recover from this busy time. Give it your best, that’s enough.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone here at Jo Anne's Place! ❤️🎄⁠ ⁠ We hope you have a wonderful day spending time with your loved ones, eating great food, and celebrating the season!

POV: Last-minute Christmas shopping at Jo Anne’s Place 🛍️🎁 Our Lansdowne store is open right until Christmas for all of your last minute holiday shopping needs! Enjoy stress-free, crowd-free holiday shopping in a friendly environment with tons of local, unique gift options to choose from. As well as delicious organic foods to enjoy during the holidays! We thank you for choosing to shop local and small this holiday season ❤️

The last New Product Wednesday of 2023 is here! 🍏💚 Let’s check out the new products hitting the shelves this month at Jo Anne’s Place: 🍰🍪 Susie Sans Gluten Maple Pecan Cookies and Cookies & Cream Cake are not only delicious, but they’re gluten-free, vegan, and Canadian. Perfect for holiday desserts! 🍹🍋 Aēlo Alcohol-Free Lime Margaritas are a blend of tequila extracts, bitter orange, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. You’re new favourite mocktails has arrived! 🍫☕️ LillyBean Vegan Hot Cocoa Mixes in Salted Caramel Fudge & Peppermint Mocha are guilt-free holiday drinks at their best! Soy-free, gluten-free, vegan, & no artificial colours. 🍁🥛 Elmhurst Barista Maple Walnut Milk is the perfect seasonal complement to your coffee routine. Sweetened with real maple syrup, dairy-free, and 100% recyclable packaging. 💊🌿 At our Lindsay store only, we have Life Choice’s DL- Phenylalanine which can act as a natural pain reliever and mood balancer. We also have Olbas Oil, an aromatherapy inhalant and massage oil to open nasal and bronchial passageways and help ease muscle discomfort. 🎃🍎 Our Jo Anne’s Place bulk Granola in Pumpkin Flax and Apple Cinnamon are Organic and make the perfect addition to your morning yoghurt! Stop by and grab some of these new products today! Please find our holiday hours on our Google Business pages 💚

Happy Holidays! Please note that our stores will have varied hours for the following week:⁠ ⁠ December 23 is the last day of operations at our Water St store, where we will be open from 9 - 5:30pm before closing permanently on Dec 24. We are open for regular hours at Lansdowne and in Lindsay.⁠ ⁠ On December 24 (Christmas Eve), we will be OPEN on Lansdowne from 10-3pm but are closed on Water St and in Lindsay.⁠ ⁠ All locations are closed on December 25 (Christmas) and Dec 26 (Boxing Day) for our staff to enjoy time with their loved ones.⁠ ⁠ December 27 - 30 we are back to regular store hours.⁠ ⁠ On Dec 31 (New Year's Eve), we are OPEN on Lansdowne from 10-4pm, but closed in Lindsay.⁠ ⁠ All locations are closed on January 1st (New Year's Day)⁠ ⁠ We hope everyone enjoys this holiday season!

Entertaining friends and family this Christmas? 🎄🍽️ You can’t go wrong with a seasonal charcuterie! To keep everyone’s diets in mind, make a vegan charcuterie that impresses vegans and non-vegans alike! We have tons of vegan cheese options, including nut cheeses from Nuts For Cheese in many different flavours. For dipping, we have lots of seasonal spreads from brands like Salt Spring Kitchen, chutneys from Indian Life, and hummus and pesto from Sunflower Kitchen. Whether you’re looking for gluten-free or regular, we have a wide variety of crackers to choose from, as well as many different nuts and seeds. Then, grab some fresh seasonal fruit such as oranges, apples, pomegranates, and pears to scatter around your charcuterie board along with some microgreens or sprouts! Feel free to make it your own - if you’ve got a sweet tooth add in some vegan chocolate! Charcuterie boards are great because you can work with what you already have at home, play around with making the board as pretty as possible, and they’re always a crowd-pleaser! Have fun! 🌿

Gluten-Free holiday baking shouldn’t be difficult - and at Jo Anne’s Place, it isn’t! 🍰🎅🏻 Whether you have celiac disease or are baking for someone who is gluten intolerant, we have all of the gluten-free ingredients you need, including: 🧁 TONS of gluten-free and grain-free flour options like cassava, oat, teff, coconut, sorghum, brown rice, amaranth, buckwheat, and arrowroot 🥞 Gluten-Free pancake, waffle, cake, cookies, and cupcake mixes 🍯 Lots of natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, agave, stevia, coconut sugar, and more Visit our 1260 Landsdowne St location to browse our large variety of bulk and other baking ingredients. Ever not sure if a product is gluten-free? Feel free to ask our knowledgeable staff, they’re happy to help! 💚

There’s something for everyone on your Christmas list at Jo Anne’s Place! ❤️🎁 Whether you’re shopping for someone who’s up on all the wellness trends, a skincare fanatic, or a loved one with a sweet tooth - we’ve got you covered. Stop by our Lansdowne St. store to browse all of the amazing, unique, local gift options - you never know what you might find! We also have tons of delicious seasonal foods, perfect for holiday events and entertaining. Best of all, we have many allergy-friendly, gluten-free, and vegan options so that everyone can enjoy the season. Like Santa’s elves, our staff are happy to help you find exactly what you’re looking for - just ask ❤️ (Shoutout to all of the amazing brands in this video, we wish we could tag you all 🫶🏼)

It's that time of year again 😔❄️⁠ ⁠ When the sun goes down at 4:30pm and the rest of your night is haunted by the darkness. Okay, maybe that's a little overdramatic, but Seasonal Affective Disorder is very real and can negatively effect your mood and emotions. ⁠ ⁠ Luckily, in our newest blog post, we have some wellness tips and product recommendations that will help you navigate the winter months a little more easily. ⁠ ⁠ Read now at the link in bio! 🔗⁠

Did you know that 62% of people report very or somewhat elevated stress levels during the holidays (according to a Harvard study)? 😖🎄 Pillar 3 of the Wellness on Purpose Program provides you with FREE online access to advice from wellness experts on how to manage and adapt during times of stress, like the holidays! The program is super easy to follow and provides you with activities and exercises that you can implement immediately to start adapting to stress. Learn from a nutritionist, social worker, yoga instructor, kinesiologist and pilates instructor, massage therapist, and breath work facilitator - all with years of experience helping people manage symptoms of stress. Sign up today at the link in bio or at joannesplace.ca 🌿💚

The last Staff Pick of the year is St. Francis’ Canadian Bitters ❤️🍁 “Featuring 9 Certified Organic herbs and butter compounds, St. Francis’ Canadian Bitters are a natural digestive support for soothing relief from heartburn, bloating, and gas!” - Marissa, Functional Nutritionist at our Lansdowne Location In Unflavoured and Maple, St. Francis bitters are perfect for the holiday season when our digestive systems can be thrown off by festive foods, celebrations, and stress. Bitters are a great way to prepare and optimize digestion - Simply take 15-60 minutes before meals for best results! Enjoy up to 25% OFF on select St. Francis Herb Farm products until December 31, 2023 at all Jo Anne’s Place locations 🎄

🎁 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS 🎁 Starting today, we’ll be holding in-store Christmas draws for gifts - every day until December 24th!! These draws are happening at ALL 3 LOCATIONS during daily operating hours, so enter your name and you might just win an amazing prize! See you soon ❤️

Don't miss our December Flyer filled with holiday wellness essentials! 🎄🎁 Eat well and be well with savings on quality supplements, organic groceries, natural skincare, and more! Celebrate the season with savings on Canadian brands including St. Francis Herb Farm, Indian Life Foods, and Crank Coffee Co. Have a health holidays with effective supplements to aid digestion and manage stress from trusted brands like NAKA, Preferred Naturals, and Natural Factors. We also have amazing gift options and stocking stuffers including natural skincare from Wildcraft, Organic chocolate from Zazubean, and delicious tea from Genuine Tea Co. Be sure to browse these sales (and more) in all of our stores from Dec 12 - 31, 2023. See you soon! 🤩 Jo Anne's Place: Your local family-owned health food store in Peterborough and Lindsay for over 45 years!

Worried about your health this holiday season? We’ve got you covered! 🎄💚 There’s no denying that the holiday season can throw off our body and mind’s equilibrium. From hosting parties to eating holiday treats, it can take a toll on us. However, there are lots of great natural products to keep our minds and bodies in tip top shape this season: 🌿 For a stress-free holiday season, try St. Francis’s Strest Capsules - an award-winning daily adaptogenic tonic with ashwagandha to support mental resiliency and reduce mental and physical fatigue 🍗 For a calm tummy when eating all those holiday foods, try Prairie Naturals Enzyme Force - it helps promote optimal digestion and reduce indigestion 😴 For a restful nights sleep during the busy holidays, try NAKA’s Sleep Spray - which helps to promote relaxation, relieve nervousness, and promote sleep 😌 To stay relaxed during the stressful holiday season, try Herbaland’s Calm Naturally Gummies - with magnesium, GABA, and L-theanine, these help to keep you calm and collected 💙 For digestive balance during the holidays, try RenewLife’s Daily Care Probiotic - with 30 billion live cultures, it supports your body’s natural digestive system ⚡️ To stay energized during this busy time, try Nu Source Natural’s Tri-Synergy Formula - made with Ginseng, bee pollen, and more to boost energy levels and increase alertness 🐝 For daily health support, try Beekeeper’s Naturals’ Throat Spray - made with propolis to support overall health and soothe sore throats 💛 For a post-holiday cleanse, try Flora’s Flor-Essence Herbal Cleanse - developed to gently cleanse the whole body as a cellular level Jo Anne’s Place is here for all of your holiday wellness needs - from supplements to dietary inclusive foods! 💚

These sweet and savoury nuts are the perfect way to satisfy your cravings in a healthy way this holiday season! 🌰🍁 Try these super simple and fast recipes for Maple Glazed Walnuts and Roasted Rosemary Mixed Nuts - full recipes are on our blog. Ingredients available at Jo Anne’s Place of course, including our high quality bulk nuts and local organic maple syrups! ❤️

Presenting: The Ultimate Wellness Gift Guide from Jo Anne’s Place! 🎁❤️🎅🏻 We are so excited to share this year’s gift guide with you all! We’ve truly got something for everyone, from natural skincare to sustainable household items! Most of the brands we carry are Canadian-made, making it super easy to shop Canadian this season. We also have tons of holiday foods and treats that are delicious and inclusive of vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and nut-free diets. By shopping for Holiday gifts at Jo Anne’s Place, you’re not only getting a unique and thoughtful gift for your loved one, but you’re giving back to your local economy and community - and we love you for it! 💚 Visit the link in bio for the full guide and product descriptions, and stop by a Jo Anne’s Place location to get all of your holiday shopping done! 🎄

New Product Wednesday: Food & Drinks Edition! 💛✨ 🍺 Sober Carpenter’s Raspberry Sour Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer - Brewed in Ontario! 🍫 Prana’s Chocolate Mix with salted almonds, cranberries, and raisins - Fair-trade and Non-GMO! 🧸 Better Bears Peachy Fuzzy & Sour Cherry Bears - With only 6g of sugar and 90 calories per bag! 🥞 Chateaubriand Organic Farm’s Buckwheat Flour and Pancake & Waffle Mixes - Certified Organic and Gluten-Free! 🥟 Plantropy Jackfruit Dumplings - Vegan, Soy-Free, & GMO Free! 🥮 Katz Cinnamon Buns - No artificial flavours or colours, gluten-free, and dairy-free! 🥨 Our new milk chocolate covered mini pretzels and dark chocolate covered cranberries - perfect for holiday snacking! 🐑 Ovino Sheep Milk Feta Cheese - Crafted on their farm in Ontario! Stop by Jo Anne’s Place today to grab some for yourself 🌱

A happy tummy means a happy holiday season! 🫶🏼🎄 The holidays are often a time full of sweet treats and big meals with family and while fun, can throw our digestive and gut health out of whack. Here are 5 ways to support your gut health during the upcoming holiday season!

🎉 Contest alert 🎉 We and our friends at Natural Factors want to give you the chance to win this immune support prize pack to help keep you in tip-top shape all December long! All you have to do to enter is follow @naturalfactors and @joannesplace and tag a friend in the comments! This amazing prize features some of their most popular products, including: ✨Lung, Bronchial, & Sinus Health ✨Black Elderberry Standardized Extract ✨Honey Blossom Zinc Lozenges ✨Anti-Viral Potent Fresh Herbal Tincture ✨Echinacea Fresh Herb Tincture ✨Super Immune Formula ✨SunVitamin D3 ✨Liposomal Vitamin C ✨Vitamin C Chewables ✨Whole Earth & Sea Multivitamin Good luck! 💛 *Contest not associated with Meta. Contest ends December 12, 2023. Not redeemable for cash prize.

Looking for a fun & sustainable holiday DIY? Try making this Dried Citrus Garland 🎄🍊 This is a great low-waste decoration option that is fun to make with the whole family while using up any citrus fruits you have that may be going bad! For the full instructions, check out our most recent blog post at the link in bio! 🔗🌱

You guessed it - It’s New Product Wednesday! ✨🍯 If you’ve been in store lately, you have probably noticed all of the fun new items including great gift ideas and festive foods! 🛁 Saavy Naturals bath bombs, body scrubs, and shower gels come in beautiful scents and never contain parabens, silicones, sulfates, petroleum, or artificial colours and fragrances. These make great holiday gifts with a scent everyone will love! 🧀 Just in time for Charcuterie season, we’ve got Nuts For Cheese’s Vegan Sharp Cheddar! Made from fermented cashews, this cheese is a creamy, dreamy, crowd-pleaser. 🤰 Genestra’s Maternity Probiotic supports gastrointestinal health and a healthy micro flora during pregnancy for both mom and baby! 🫘 Pacific Foods Vegan Chilis in Fire Roasted Vegetable, Harvest Black Bean, and White Bean Verde give you the satisfying flavour of homemade chili without all the work! 🌲 Dr. Squatch’s Men’s Deodorants are natural based masculine scents that stay throughout the day and are hormone supportive with no aluminum. A great stocking stuffer idea! 🍫 Alter Eco Truffle Chocolate Bars in Mint and Salted Caramel are the perfect holiday treat. They’re Organic, made without additives and artificial sweeteners, and fair trade! 🍯 The Drizzle Taster Trio with White, Cinnamon Spiced, and Turmeric Gold honey are a great addition to your charcuterie board or stocking stuffer for the honey lover in your life! 🫒 Acropolis Balsamic Glazes and Olives are Organic, chemical free, and delicious. Just in time for the holiday season! Be sure to stop by one of our 3 locations to check out these new products, sales, and events happening over the next month 🌱💚

Don’t miss our ONE-DAY Celebrating The Season SALE!! 🎄❤️ This Friday, December 1st, enjoy 10% off storewide! And 15% off when you spend over $150! 😮 This sale is effective at all 3 of our locations in Peterborough and Lindsay (Water St, Lansdowne St, Russell St). This is the perfect time to support local, grab some holiday gifts or entertaining essentials, and save while doing so! *Sale applies to in-stock items only, does not apply to layaways, special orders, gift cards, and clearance items.

This Giving Tuesday, we are excited to announce our upcoming Christmas Silent Auction ❤️🎄 For 10 days, from Dec 1 - 10, we will be holding silent auctions at our Lansdowne store with ALL PROCEEDS going to Margo’s Little Free Pantry! Margo’s Little Free Pantry was created by Margo Hudson, Owner of Jo Anne’s Place, to provide free access to non-perishable goods in her neighbourhood. Be sure to stop by our 1260 Lansdowne St location between Dec 1 - 10 to bid on amazing products and make a difference in your community. We’ve also got LOTS of other exciting things happening in our stores in December, so stay tuned! 👀

Nourishing Men’s Health the natural way! 🌿 There are tons of ways to holistically and naturally support men’s health through diet, lifestyle, and natural medicine. Here are some of our top tools for men’s health: 🌰 Eat pumpkin seeds and Brazil nuts - they’re high in fatty acids and a good source of zinc and selenium necessary for immunity and testosterone production. ☀️ Daily Vitamin D is important in the protection from prostate cancer. 🖤 Black seed oil can suppress the development of several aggressive prostate cancer cell lines. 💊 Arginine improves cardiovascular function and regulates blood pressure. It increases nitric oxide production which improves endurance, balances blood sugar, and helps prevent/treat erectile dysfunction. 🌴 Saw Palmetto has multiple benefits for men. It increases testosterone levels and slows testosterone conversion into dihydrotestosterone which is associated with prostate enlargement/inflammation and hair loss. 🌿 A few drops of Frankincense or peppermint oil mixed with a carrier oil, can be applied on many parts of the body to improve circulation and healing i.e. the neck and temples for memory or Parkinson’s, above and below the eye socket for vision problems. 🌿 Several drops of peppermint or rosemary oil mixed in jojoba oil can be messaged into a receding hairline to encourage hair follicles to come out of resting cycle. ❤️ Drink or eat pomegranate and beet. Pomegranate is high in antioxidants and has been shown to protect DNA. Beets provide elemental iron that promotes liver function, reduces hair loss, and the build-up of amyloid plaque in the brain. 💪 Magnesium is important for heart, muscle, brain, and digestive health. 🎍 Policosanol decreases LDL cholesterol, increases HDL, breaks up fatty liver deposits, removes arterial plaque, and reduces visceral fat around the waist and hips. 🥦 Eating broccoli 3X per week can reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 60%. 🌶️ Cayenne pepper slows the development of prostate cancer. Use it liberally as a culinary spice or take it in supplement form.

This Small Business Saturday, we want to encourage you to shop small and local this holiday season! 🛍️💚 Every purchase from a local shop is a gift to your community, helping small business owners’ dreams and the economy flourish. Make this season about more than just presents - let’s celebrate the heart and soul of our neighborhoods ❤️ At Jo Anne’s Place, not only are we a small local family-owned business, but we carry products made by other local small businesses in our stores! Show your favourite small business some love in the comments below ⤵️

What’s the deal with Frankincense? Is it really the King of Essential Oils? 🌼 If you’re on TikTok, you’ve probably seen that Frankincense essential oil is trending right now for all sorts of reasons. But what is it, and what can it really be used for? Frankincense has been used for centuries in medicine, religious ceremonies, and aromatherapy. It’s sourced from the resin of the Boswellia genus of plants commonly grown in Somalia and Pakistan. Frankincense is one of the most studied essential oils, with scientists identifying active medicinal compounds that occur in the oil. Studies show that a-Pinene, an active compound in Frankincense, induced cell death in malignancy melanoma (skin cancer). Other studies have shown that AKBA, a chemical compound in Frankincense, is successful in killing cancer cells that have become resistant to chemotherapy. In aromatherapy, Frankincense has been shown to reduce heart rate and high blood pressure, and can also increase T-cell formation, reduce stress hormones, and produce a sense of calm. Most commonly talked about on TikTok, Frankincense can strengthen skin and improve tone, elasticity, defence against bacteria and blemishes, and appearance of aging. It has also been found to lighten dark spots, smooth wrinkles, and fade stretch marks. Studies on Frankincense have found even more benefits, including improved kidney and liver function, relief of respiratory congestion, regulation of estrogen levels, decrease in symptoms of digestive disorders, memory and mood improvement, and more! How to use it? You should always do a skin test before using any essential oils. Mix 2-3 drops with a carrier oil and apply over the affected area 1-2 times daily 💛 At Jo Anne’s Place, we have @nowfoodscanada’s 100% pure Frankincense Essential Oil. Stop by and grab some today! ✨

🍫🥥 Heavenly Chocolate Mint Bars 🥥🍫 These no-bake chocolate mint bars will fulfill your sweet cravings with simple ingredients! Great for an after-dinner treat or for entertaining during the holiday season. Plus, they’re vegan and gluten-free! 💚 For the full recipe, visit the link in bio or joannesplace.ca/recipes. All ingredients available at Jo Anne’s Place 🌱

Hey, New Product Wednesday! 🤩✨ So excited to share even MORE new products that have hit the shelves in our stores! 🐟 CanPrev Omega Pro High EPA & DHA Liquids offer higher concentrations to support metabolic, cardiovascular, inflammatory, and brain functions. In a delicious goji lemon flavour, they have no aftertaste! 🍹Sober this holiday season? Try the Clever non-alcoholic Sangria and Margarita. The Sangria is an infusion of orange and lemon peels, juicy peaches, and red wine (non-alcoholic). The Margarita is sugar free, and artistically crafted with citrus peels, pink pepper, and a hint of sea salt! 🦀 TMRW’s Vegan Fish Cakes are a blend of protein, jackfruit, seaweed, herbs, and capers. Dunk them in some tartar sauce with a squeeze of lemon for a easy snack, dinner, or lunch. 🧼 Dr.Squatch’s Soap Bars have natural based masculine scents that break down grime and sweat, and are eco-friendly and sustainably sourced! 🍫 Eat Love’s Organic Almond Butter Cups have a delightfully crunchy and tender centre with a hint of cinnamon. They’re vegan, gluten free, and dairy free! 💪 Joint and muscle pain? Try Kalaya Pain Relief Foam with arnica to relieve pain and inflammation. Designed by professionals and formulated with proven natural pain-blocking ingredients. ⚓️ Support women-owned and Canadian with Salt Spring Kitchen Co’s spreads - the perfect addition to a festive charcuterie board. In Hot Mango, Candied Jalapeño, Raspberry & Habanero, and more! 🍪 Bro Dough - tasty cookie dough bites that are packed with protein! In Birthday Cake, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Chip, these are a delicious mid-day pick me up to satisfying your sweet tooth. 🥘 Dinner sorted. Quesava Perogies, Ravioli, and Cheese Poppers are super simple to make, made in Canada, plant-based, and taste delicious! Come visit us to try out these new products and to find even more new exciting things in store! See you soon 💚

Plant the seeds for a lifetime of wellness 🌱💚 The best practices for kids (and adults) are play, fresh air, sunshine, exercise, wholesome food, clean water, learning, and plenty of sleep. It is also important to avoid foods that can weaken children’s immune systems including white sugar, unfiltered chlorinated water, and pesticide contaminated foods. To fill in nutritional gaps, a well rounded multivitamin can work wonders to help your child feel their best. Vitamin D is super important, especially in the winter months when sunlight is scarce, as it protects bone health and boosts immunity. Children’s brains grow at a rapid pace, and Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are great for supporting that. Fish, flax, and hemp seeds can provide these through diet and children’s supplements are available. Don’t overlook gut health. Children are healthier and happier when they have a good balance of healthy bacteria in their digestive tract. Implement fermented foods into their diet as often as possible and supplement with probiotics as needed. When kids have a well-planned diet and preventative supplement regimen in their childhood, they tend to carry these practices (and the benefits) into adulthood! 💚 Visit a Jo Anne’s Place location today to shop wholesome Organic foods, effective supplements, and more - to keep you and your whole family healthy! 🌿

Have you started shopping for Christmas gifts yet? 🎁🎅🏻 We encourage you to shop small and local this holiday season. Small businesses in your community (including us) offer unique and sustainable gifts for the special people in your life. When you shop local, you’re giving to loved ones, your community, and the planet ❤️ We’ve got tons of new and exciting products in stock that make amazing and thoughtful holiday gifts, so be sure to stop by a Jo Anne’s Place location to check them out for yourself! 🎄