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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.

10/11/2026

What if menopause care wasn't just about managing "decline"? What if it looked at the whole picture, medical options where needed, alongside good food, strength training, deep sleep, mental health, and connection?

We don't need to pretend every stage of life is a walk in the park. But we can offer women proper support without treating womanhood itself like a medical condition.

Post-menopause isn't the end of the road; it's a whole new chapter that deserves respect, care, and vitality.

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

10/11/2026

There is so much new research being published around the world, and keeping up with it can be overwhelming, particularly when headlines don’t always reflect what the science actually tells us.

Once a month on my Substack, I will be sharing a selection of interesting, recently published health research, exploring the findings, their limitations and what they might mean for our health and healing. Each edition will focus on a particular area of health, beginning this month with Gut Microbiome & Digestive Health.

Research is an important part of my work as a naturopath and herbalist. I spend considerable time reading, investigating and considering how emerging evidence might inform my clinical practice and the educational resources I share with you.

If you find this work valuable, I would be enormously grateful if you would consider becoming a paid subscriber for $9 per month. Your support helps make the time, research and independent writing behind this publication possible. It also allows me to continue sharing thoughtful, evidence-informed health education with this community.

Whether you are a free or paid subscriber, thank you for being here, reading and taking an interest in your health.

Now, let’s explore what the latest research is telling us about our gut microbiome - https://anthiakoullouros.substack.com/p/your-gut-microbiome-influences-more

07/11/2026

TEST, DON'T GUESS.

One of the questions I'm often asked in my naturopathic clinic is, "What tests do you do?"

Quite a few, actually!

From comprehensive blood tests and nutritional assessments to gut microbiome investigations, hormone testing, digestive function and more, there are many ways we can explore what may be contributing to your symptoms.

But here's something equally important: not everyone needs testing, and not every test is necessary, reliable or useful for every person.

I review your medical history, existing pathology, diet, lifestyle, medications and supplements before deciding whether further investigation is warranted. I also work collaboratively with GPs and specialists where appropriate.

And testing is only one part of the picture. Your lived experience, daily habits, stresses, environment and the many interconnected aspects of your health matter just as much.

I've put together this little guide to introduce you to some of the tests we may use at Apothēca by Anthia.

Swipe through to learn more.

You can also explore The Tests We Do on our website or book a naturopathic consultation with me. https://apothecabyanthia.com/pages/the-tests-we-do

With care,

Anthia

04/11/2026

Menarche, perimenopause and menopause are some of the most significant transitions a woman’s body moves through, and so many of us arrive at them unprepared.

In my clinic I often hear a woman say, “I don’t feel like myself.” Sometimes she is forty-eight and waking at 3am with her heart racing. Sometimes she is sitting beside a daughter who has just had her first period. Two women, two thresholds, and both deserving of real understanding.

This week on the Substack I’m writing about these rites of passage: how we can take symptoms seriously and treat suffering well, while honouring the female body as healthy and changing across a lifetime. It draws on the latest episode of This Is How We Heal.

Read the full article on my Substack (free) - https://anthiakoullouros.substack.com/p/preparing-women-for-rites-of-passage

Share it with a woman in your life who is approaching one of these thresholds.

03/11/2026

Just because a life stage is natural doesn't mean you should be left to suffer in silence. But at the same time, we can't just blame every single symptom on "hormones."

Heavy bleeding, severe low mood, or bone-deep exhaustion shouldn't just be brushed off as "just perimenopause." We still need to look at thyroid function, iron levels, sleep disorders, and cardiovascular health.

You deserve thorough, individualised care, not just a hand-wave and a catch-all label.

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

01/11/2026

There's no medal for toughing out menopause without help, and equally, choosing not to use hormone therapy doesn't mean you're neglecting your health. You deserve proper info to make the right call for your own body.

This stage of life often hits after decades of putting everyone else first: kids, partners, work, aging parents, households. Suddenly, your body asks you to take a good look at how you've been living.

Are you getting enough protein and sleep? Are you keeping your muscles strong? What are you carrying that you're ready to put down?

It's time to check in with you.

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

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

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