We believe everyone deserves only the best of ingredients.

Our passion for health and wellness is the foundation of The Bitter Herb Health Food Store. Our goal is to promote health and wellness within our community. We source many of our products locally from organic farmers, beekeepers, bread makers and small Ontario based businesses.

 
 
 

Carefully Chosen

We’ve carefully selected our products with your overall wellness in mind.

Curious about specific products or ingredients?

We’re here for you! The Bitter Herb strives to give an individually-tailored shopping experience based on your wellness needs.

Meet Our Team

  • Lillian Newton Owner

    Growing up on an organic farm in Woodstock, Ontario, Lillian spent her childhood surrounded by nature and grasping the connection between soil and food early on: an understanding she passed down to her children through farm visits, a food co-op, and creating a CSA box program. One of the first natural health authors to inspire and influence Lillian was Adele Davis

    Lillian holds a special interest in bee-keeping and homeopathy. She has devoted thirty years to learning and working within the Natural Health Industry. Customers can confidently attest to Lillian's depth, expertise, and passion for being solution-oriented!

  • Martha Vander Laan Owner

    Martha grew up surrounded by vast, naturally grown vegetable gardens that were lovingly grown and tended by her father. Natural health practices were introduced to her in the 1990s and led to a wonderful, transformative change in her family’s lifestyle.

    As a graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Martha became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Upon completing this program, she specialized in BioEnergetics at The Institute of Natural Health Technologies and has practiced for several years. Today, her special interests lie in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Martha’s true passion is to find the connection between body, mind, and spirit: combining physiological health with emotional well-being to provide a holistic and integrated form of care.

Ingredients to help your body thrive

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