We are here to support the health & wellbeing of the community as the virus makes its rounds in Sydney. The Health Emporium has an extensive herbal and nutritional dispensary brimming with immune supportive and protective practitioner-only products, so that you don’t have to go the virus alone. As the qualified, in-house naturopath at The…
Did you know fruit, vegetables and many other items in your weekly shopping basket are grown in soil that has been sprayed with pesticides and herbicides? Once the seedlings start sprouting they are then chemically sprayed again to stop insects feasting on the flourishing fruits. Some produce is then waxed to withstand the long journey…
We spend approximately one third of our lives asleep, but many of us don’t realise how significant it is to master the activity of sleeping. In fact, for your health, it is just as important to get a good nights sleep as eating well and exercising regularly. When we sleep well, we wake up feeling…
If you are one of the many people who have recently decided to go completely gluten free and/or paleo you will know it really is the most effective way to heal your stomach, skin breakouts, gut issues, bloating, indigestion, heartburn or almost any other gluten related health issue. But lets be honest, the gluten free…
Stress is more and more common these days as life seems to be getting harder rather than easier with all our technology and being ‘on’ all the time! Our poor little adrenal glands! It’s so important to keep stress at bay as its negative impact on the body is becoming increasingly known. When we are…
When your skin is soft, smooth and radiantly glowing you look and feel more confident, healthy and beautiful. Most of us have tried every cleanser, toner and moisturiser under the sun but the newest face wash, an expensive sunscreen, or latest anti-ageing cream can’t work its full potential on your pores if the insides of…
The seasonal drop in temperature usually also brings a spike in sickness, but you can outsmart the cold this season by eating our top 10 foods to keep you warm, healthy and happy this winter. Help to prevent bugs by stocking your fridge and pantry with these immunity-boosting items over the upcoming chilly months. 1.…
It’s that time of year – the mornings are frosty, there is a chill in the air and you’ve most probably found yourself wanting to snuggle up in your warmest, comfiest tracksuit and not wanting to leave your warm, cosy bed in the morning. Winter has arrived; and it can be made easier if you…
Inflammation is part of the body’s natural immune response, without it we can’t heal, but like most things when it becomes out of control it can be damaging. The immune system attacks anything in the body that it recognises as foreign – this particular process is called inflammation. However, sometimes inflammation persists even when you…
Beautiful skin starts with nourishment from within – we all need to eat the right balance of foods to feed our skin the vital nutrients it requires to help stay soft, radiant and blemish-free. While everyone’s skin type, digestive system and immune system function differently, there are a few basic guidelines to follow when it…