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Here you will find wellness tips, holistic articles, nutrient rich recipes, inspiring conversations and well-researched naturopathic, nutritional and herbal wisdom written by Ema Taylor.

It’s time to strip away the unnecessary layers and get back to basics, this is where you take control of your own wellbeing and begin to understand what is happening inside of you at the deepest level.

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Hair loss and the oral contraceptive pill

There are a number of unwanted side effects that occur from the oral contraceptive pill, one of the most distressing being hair loss. Hair loss causes psychological, emotional and social distress and is therefore a very serious condition. Your hair is falling out while on the pill Hair loss is a side effect of high androgen pills. Androgens miniaturize hair follicles and over

Is it really vaginal candida?

I see many women in clinic that are concerned they have a yeast infection because they experience thick vaginal fluid. When I run through some of the typical candida related symptoms they are relieved to hear that it is most likely their normal cervical fluid rather than an infection. Candidiasis is caused by the bacteria

Apple & Peach Crumble

A grounding, warming dish that is perfect for breakfast, the 3pm slump or dessert. Made using fruit from Community Organics; a local fresh food delivery company that supports local and organic farmers. Do you have difficulty accessing fresh whole foods each week? Community Organics makes it a whole lot easier and they are excitingly offering $20

Four ways to help create the year you desire

Did you know 80% of resolutions set in January fail by February?! I don’t like to set myself up for failure, so instead of resolutions I create some space to sit down, sip a cup of tea & get clear about what it is I wish to cultivate in the coming year. Here are 4 ways that help

Pumpkin, Spinach & Feta Pie With Spelt Flour Crust

As requested here is the recipe for the pumpkin, spinach and feta spelt pie I made last week. INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST – 1/3 cup of water – 1/4 cup of olive oil – 1.5 cups spelt flour – 1 tsp. salt INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING – 1 half pumpkin – A block of goats feta –

Strawberry, Rose & Vanilla Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are nutritional powerhouses and are one of the most concentrated sources of omega-3 found in any food, even more so than salmon! Omega -3’s decrease inflammation and play a crucial role in brain function and health. With nearly 11 grams of fiber per ounce, chia delivers 42% of your recommended daily value

5 Tips For Gut Health & Glowing Skin

Written for The Beauty Chef Our skin can reveal so much about our inner health, so if you’re experiencing dry, dull or congested skin – it could be a sign something’s going on inside your gut. Here are a few tips on how to nurture your gut and reveal glowing skin… CHECK IN WITH

Foods to support healthy menstruation

Written for Nature & Health Magazine Hormones are our body’s chemical messengers that relay vital information to our cells and tissues, ensuring each of our systems function efficiently. Many women suffer with menstruation problems, from irregular periods to pre menstrual syndrome (PMS) in the second half of their cycle (luteal phase) that affect them

Cacao promotes happy neurotransmitters + Brownie recipe

As written for Nature and Health. Cacao is the most pure form of chocolate available to us as it comes very close to the raw and natural state in which it is harvested. My partner and I were fortunate enough to visit a few cacao farms in the Amazon Jungle of Peru earlier this

Hormone nourishing golden mylk

Herbs and spices should be utilised daily for their medicinal properties and health promoting actions, add them wherever you can to boost the nutritional value of your meal. This medicinal elixir supports digestion, is anti inflammatory, blood glucose regulating and nourishing for the endocrine, nervous and immune system. Here is why you should

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