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

Kefir and Yogurt

The debate may continue on which is better for our health, yogurt or kefir, but the easiest test is eating it to 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.  

Foods that Heal

“Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food.“ ~ Hippocrates.                               (ca  460 BC – 360 BC)

If we omit the issue on genetically modified food and eliminate processed fast-food options, Hippocrate’s statement that ‘food is the best medicine’ is as valid today as it was in his day. The organic [...]