Kefir vs. Yogurt

The debate may continue on which is better for our health, yogurt or kefir, but the best test is to try them both and see the results. In my experience, I found excellent improvement in my digestive system after adding kefir to my diet, and now consider it a superfood... Read More

Take Charge of Your Health, Naturally

The Natural Health Journal delivers information on alternative health therapies, nutrition and natural healing. Author, Virginia Hanspiker, is a Registered Polarity Practitioner, Registered Massage Therapist, Reflexologist and Reiki Master. Her training and health experience is in a variety of natural therapies, including nutritional counseling, as she believes nutrition is the foundation for optimum health. To learn more about Virginia and her work as a Natural Health Practitioner, visit her online practice at: aTouchOfHealth.ca.

The Fountain of Youth is at Your Front Door!

Walking impacts everything from blood sugar and cholesterol levels, weight control, lung function and oxygenation of tissues. This simple activity actually improves everything… from muscles (including leg cramps or poor circulation) to organs and let’s not forget – our mind. It relieves depression, anxiety and stress by producing endorphins, the body’s natural tranquilizer. What an easy way to put a smile on your face! Read More

The Water in Your Life

From the salty amniotic fluid providing a support system for a developing fetus to the briny Earth oceans teaming with sea-life, water is recognized as the basis of life, the dynamic medium from which life evolved and is sustained. Just like the clear, saline plasma portion of our blood, water maintains an osmotic balance in [...]

Drumming

Drumming has become a popular activity with drumming groups available for anyone to join, even without experience.  While most people come away feeling mellow and contented, maybe humming to themselves as they return home with their frustrations parked on the back seat…. why is this growing revival of drumming so prevalent in the last decade – [...]

Detoxification

… the foundation for good health

Detoxification benefits could fill an entire page listing conditions that improve after an inner cleanse. Regardless of whether you are ridding your body of accumulated wastes from food preservatives, food additives and dye, air pollutants, refined sugar, unhealthy eating choices, or parasites…  regular detoxification keeps you healthier. It results in improvement [...]

Chakras

The chakra system, honoured in Ayurvedic and Tibetan teachings for thousands of years, is increasingly being acknowledged in western society. This parallels acceptance of acupuncture from its successful use, a therapy based on energy flowing through the body’s meridian system, as well as expanding use of many other energy therapies. The test is the difference [...]

Parasite Cleansing

Conscious eating and regular cleansing may return your health and vibrancy to a level that puts the joy back into your life.

While we often read about the benefits of an inner cleanse, the underlying comment is usually on how important a parasite cleanse is. Everyone thinks it doesn’t apply to them, but I [...]