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Welcome to Apothēca
founded by Anthia Koullouros, Naturopath & Herbalist. ANTHIA KOULLOUROS BHSC ND DBM DH MATMS

Home to Anthia’s Naturopathic Clinic & Apothecary in Surry Hills, Sydney, offering Apothēca Organic Teas, Tisanes & Natural Remedies, as well as Akadēmeia Courses & Programs.

31/10/2026

Moving through different seasons of life doesn't automatically mean your body is broken. Menstruation isn't an illness.
Perimenopause isn't an illness. Menopause isn't an illness.

There's a massive difference between a natural life stage and the symptoms that can pop up along the way. We can take women's health concerns seriously, investigate what's going on, and offer support without pathologising the female body just for doing what it was designed to do.

Listen or watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/kEwBnIXLvXA

29/10/2026

Which is the best form of Vitamin D?

D2 or D3? Drops, capsules or tablets? And what about sunshine?

Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption, healthy bones and teeth, muscle function and immune regulation. But choosing a supplement is not simply about the form or the price.

I generally favour vitamin D3 when supplementation is indicated, but the appropriate dose and individual need matter. Your blood results, medical history, medications, diet and sun exposure all form part of the picture.

The best vitamin D is the one that is appropriate for you.

For more on choosing a preparation and understanding when supplementation may be needed, explore this week’s Apothecary carousel.

28/10/2026

This month’s Food Audit is all about eggs 🥚

Eggs are one of nature’s most complete foods. Each one holds complete protein, choline for the brain, vitamin D, B12, and lutein for the eyes. The yolk is where the treasure lives, so eat the whole egg.

The life of the hen shapes everything inside that shell. A hen foraging on green pasture lays an egg richer in omega-3s and vitamin E, the very fats and antioxidants that look after your heart.

In this audit I unpack:

🐓 Caged, barn, free range, pasture-raised and organic, and what each label really means

📏 The one number on your carton that tells you the most

🥚 My top 10 egg brands, plus a list of small farms worth seeking out

When you buy from a small farmer raising hens on open pasture, you support someone doing their very best for their animals, their land and your health. Every carton is a vote for the kind of farming you believe in.

This full Food Audit is free to read on my Substack. https://thefoodaudit.substack.com/p/the-food-audit-eggs

Tell me in the comments: who is your favourite local egg farmer? 👇

27/10/2026

Imagine combining the extraordinary power of modern medicine with an environment designed purely for human healing.

Picture hospitals with courtyard gardens you can actually walk through, windows that open to let the fresh air in, and quiet rooms for families to sit together. Imagine hospital kitchens crafting beautiful, whole-food meals tailored to surgical recovery or cancer care, herbal tea stations, and physio rooms flooded with natural sunlight.

It sounds like a tall order, but it’s entirely possible. Placing high-tech medicine inside a deeply nourishing environment is the future of healthcare we all deserve.

Listen or watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/caOW54i4fZ0

27/10/2026

Can we replace declining hormones naturally? What exactly are bioidentical hormones? Is HRT or MHT necessary? And what can food, herbal medicine and lifestyle really do to support us through perimenopause and menopause?

These are some of the questions I am most frequently asked in my naturopathic clinic.
There is so much information, confusion and increasingly polarised thinking around menopause. I wanted to bring some clarity to the conversation.

In my latest How To Holistically Heal, I answer 11 frequently asked questions, exploring the difference between replacing hormones and supporting our health through hormonal change, what the research tells us, and why there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

Whether you're taking MHT, considering it, or choosing a non-hormonal approach, there is much we can do to care for our health during these years.

Menopause is a natural transition, but that doesn't mean we should dismiss the difficulties some women experience, or overlook the opportunities to support our health as we age.

Read the full article, free for everyone, on my Substack:
https://anthiakoullouros.substack.com/p/menopause-bioidentical-hormones-and

And if you would like individual support, you can book a naturopathic consultation with me at Apothēca by Anthia.

With warmth,
Anthia

25/10/2026

Observations, things that cross my mind...

Expectation, past experience, learning, conditioning, the therapeutic environment, the information that we receive, and the meaning that we assign to what is happening.

21/10/2026

Modern hospitals save lives every single day. But can we acknowledge that incredible work and still ask: Could we make these places feel a bit more human?

When someone enters a hospital, they don't stop being a person. They still need natural light, quiet, proper sleep, privacy, and decent food. They might be terrified, grieving, or dealing with a diagnosis that completely changes their future.

Sterile corridors have their place, but human beings heal best in spaces designed for living, not just surviving.

Listen or watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/caOW54i4fZ0

20/10/2026

Have We Designed Healing Out of Healthcare?

We've become extraordinarily good at diagnosing and treating disease. But somewhere along the way, have we forgotten to consider the environments in which healing takes place?

Think about our hospitals. The fluorescent lighting, the constant noise, the lack of fresh air, the institutional food, the absence of nature, beauty and places to simply rest.

Now consider the ancient healing sanctuaries of Asclepius, where nature, nourishment, sleep, movement, community and the environment were all considered part of the healing experience.

I'm not suggesting we return to ancient medicine or abandon the extraordinary advances of modern healthcare. Quite the opposite. I'm asking what might be possible if we brought these worlds together.

What if our hospitals were designed not only to treat illness, but to support recovery in every sense? What if food was considered an essential part of care? What if we created spaces for recuperation rather than sending people home before they feel ready?

And what if we began to see beauty, dignity, connection and the natural world as important considerations in healthcare design?

In Episode 26 of This Is How We Heal, I explore how we've designed healing out of healthcare, what we can learn from the past, and how we might begin to reimagine the places in which we care for one another.

Listen to Episode 26 — Have We Designed Healing Out of Healthcare? https://youtu.be/caOW54i4fZ0

Read the full article on my Substack (free) — https://anthiakoullouros.substack.com/p/have-we-designed-healing-out-of-healthcare

I'd love to know: What would you change about our hospitals and healthcare spaces?

With kindness,

Anthia

20/10/2026

A hot bowl of fresh veggie soup. A piece of fruit that’s actually ripe. A cuppa made exactly the way you like it.

They might seem like tiny details, but when you're frightened, exhausted, or stuck in a sterile room far from home, these small touches carry enormous weight.

There was a time when doctors made house calls and saw the full context of a person’s life, what they ate, how they lived, and who was there to care for them. Today, we pluck people out of their lives, treat the symptom, and send them on their way. Bringing a bit of that human context back into care makes all the difference.

Listen or watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/caOW54i4fZ0

19/10/2026

I wanted to share the beauty of the Blue Mountains for friends here, near and far. It was the perfect get away for a birthday and reset. Here are the Three Sisters in all their glory. Beautiful walks. Still cold (because I love a fireplace). Misty. Moody. Awe. Wonder.

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