Posts From Julia Woodford
Julia Woodford
Julia Woodford founded Vitality Magazine in 1989, and has been its Editor-in-Chief for the past 35 years. Prior to a career in publishing, her studies included Political Economics at York University, Journalism at Ryerson, and Psychology, PhysEd, and Anthropology at University of Toronto. She remains a lifelong student of herbalism, nutritional medicine, and the healing arts to this day. You can read her columns on the <a href="https://vitalitymagazine.com/">Vitality website</a>. She is also the former Show Manager for Whole Life Expo, Canada’s largest showcase of natural health and green living. In 2018 she received a “Hall of Fame” award from <a href="https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/">National Nutrition</a>. In 2019, she was nominated for a “Person of the Year” award by <a href="https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/">National Nutrition</a>.
Favorite Plant-Based Holiday Dishes by Some of Canada’s Top Cooks
(Editor’s note: The following collection of recipes was originally published in December 2017 and has been updated for re-release.) The holidays are a time when...
Woodford Files: On Summertime Herbal Iced Teas and Safe Sunscreens
You know the summer season has arrived when everyone starts reaching for cold beverages. There was a time when I grabbed a cocktail or frozen...
My Top 10 Ways to Keep Healthy in 2023 – Without a Doctor
As our healthcare system is stretched to the limit during these turbulent times, it is vital that we as individuals become more self-reliant. By staying...
Green Medicine for Menopause ~ Herbs to the Rescue
Whew, the summer heat is on and nobody feels it more than a menopausal woman. Trust me on that. When beads of sweat start to...
Woodford Files: On the Good and Bad Pandemic Outcomes for Citizens, Pilots, Doctors, and more…
It’s been three months since we released our spring issue, and a lot has happened since then. Notably, the pandemic of the past few years...
Health News: Essential Oils Clean Indoor Air; Oregano is Antiviral; Magnesium Helps ADHD Kids
Essential Oils Freshen Indoor Air, Kill Germs, Sanitize Surfaces As we move inside to escape the winter cold, indoor air quality becomes more important...
Woodford Files: On DIY Emergency Medicine, Gifts from the Kitchen, and Sudden Deaths of Doctors
(OPINION PIECE) Over the past few years, the news media has reported extensively on the strain that our hospitals are under as they cope with...
Get Stronger This Season – with Budget-Friendly Meals Rich in Plant Proteins
In the summer of 2020, outbreaks of coronavirus in meat processing plants across Canada caused people to think twice about their consumption of meat. According...
Woodford Files: On the Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for Clearing Arthritis
I used to regard with skepticism my grandfather’s habit of drinking vinegar and honey by the cupful every day. (It was, he claimed, a health...
Woodford Files: On Vaccines & Cancer; Ivermectin & Artemisia; Anti-inflammatory foods & Nutraceuticals
[OPINION] In this issue of Vitality, we continue to offer alternative perspectives and natural solutions for some of the most pressing health issues of our...
Top Strategies for Allergy Relief – Herbs, Homeopathics, and Lifestyle Changes
While health authorities and TV ads tout the latest drugs for temporary relief from allergy symptoms, natural remedies provide a safer and more holistic solution....
Woodford Files: On Vitality’s digital magazine; Myocarditis remedies; Foraging for the foods of spring
Happy spring! Welcome to the first issue of Vitality in its new format as a digital magazine. Now more than ever, it is important to...
Woodford Files: On Bolstering Our Immunity; Keeping Kidneys Strong & Healthy; Free Vit. D
The year 2020 has been a tough slog so far. And if epidemiologists are to be believed, there’s more pandemic pain to come in the...
Woodford Files: Top Therapies for COVID; Get Stronger with Plant-based Proteins; Guide to Organics
In the months leading up to the release of our Summer 2020 issue, we’ve seen some weird and wonderful trends emerging on the heels of...
IN MEMORIAM: A Tribute to Tamara Der-Ohanian 1960 ~ 2019
On May 20, 2019, the staff at Vitality magazine were shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Registered Homeopath Tamara Der-Ohanian. After a valiant...
WOODFORD FILES: On Spring Cooking, Cleaning, and Defending Our Freedoms
Well, spring has finally arrived and so has our brand new issue. To celebrate the season, we have chosen a fabulous painting for our cover,...