Now that Spring is here, it's time for a spring clean for the body. A dietary cleanse aims to remove toxins that have built up in the body, due to a poor diet with high amounts of processed foods, toxic environment from chemicals in cleaning and beauty products and too much alcohol, sugar and caffeine. […]

Spoil your dad with something extra special this Fathers Day! Health Space Whole Foods now has an amazing range of hampers filled with lots of organic goodness. Our hampers are filled with the highest quality products ranging from organic chocolates, wholesome snacks and natural personal care products to keep dad happy and healthy this Fathers […]

The healthcare landscape is changing at an incredible rate. Our medicare system are under more and more pressure as the costs of providing the services required push the system into the red and the numbers of those sick continue to climb. Health is a journey, its a process or pathway that we walk through our […]

The Top Ten Stressors That Exhaust Your Adrenals Mental and emotional stress Digestive imbalance: leaky gut, candida, parasites Inflammation Food stress: nutrient depleted foods, high-glycemic foods Obesity Immune system imbalance Injuries Toxic exposure Sleep quality and quantity Eating too close to bedtime These are the top 10 culprits that are robbing you of energy, vitality, […]

Pain is a necessary and complex process that we all experience. In brief, pain is an experience that motivates us to do something about the body’s current state. For example, after a sprained ankle, the pain is there to stop us from running, preventing further injury. However, sometimes it is not that simple. An important […]

Excuses… excuses… excuses… We’re good at making them, but who really believes them? When it comes to exercise, I’ve heard every excuse in the book. From ‘its too cold’, to ‘my dog chewed up my runners’ to ‘I can’t afford a gym membership’. The point is there’s usually a solution to our problems, but we […]

How are you celebrating Father's Day this year? To help you celebrate, Health Space is giving away a free massage to your dad! All you need to do is: 1 – Like Health Space Clinics on Facebook or Instagram 2 – Share a photo of you and your old man 3 – Hashtag #HealthSpaceBestDadEver   Competition closes 6th […]

INGREDIENTS – 2 large carrots – 1/2 cup desiccated coconut  – 1 cup walnuts or pecans – 1/4 cup melted coconut oil  – 10 pitted dates – Zest of 1 orange  – 1/2 tsp. grated ginger  – 1 tsp. cinnamon – 1 tsp. vanilla  – pinch of salt    Topping – 1 cup coconut yoghurt […]

  Ingredients 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 2 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Small wedge of Parmesan cheese     Preparation

You don’t need a bunch of harsh chemical washes and creams to treat your acne. In fact, those chemicals can do more harm than good when they build up in your system over time.  Instead, why not make your own acne treatments with your own simple recipes with natural ingredients including: Olive oil — a […]

The knee is the single most frequently injured joint in the sport of cycling.  As a sports specialist dealing with cyclists I have found a host of overuse conditions generally start off as low-grade pain that develop into debilitating pain. So the question is WHY do we get knee pain when cycling is regarded as […]

In partnership with Vision Personal Training in Darlinghurst, Health Space Clinic Potts Point is offering a Running Smoother and Faster Workshop and Seminar. Join us to hear from Fernanda about nutrition for optimal performance, Alister for running shoes, interval training and race day preparation, and Olivia and Nick about injury prevention and management. When: 10am […]

No Energy? Are you tired of feeling like you have no energy? Do you feel you have tried to change your diet and still see no difference in energy? Are you seeking an answer? I invite you to read about the macronutrient groups below to find the best dietary sources of energy and others to […]

Should I Go To Bed Hungry If I’m Trying To Lose Weight? This is one of those food myths that in some ways has some validation, but honestly, there are more important considerations when it comes to keeping off the excess fat.   Sleep is the time your body moves from a sympathetic (fight or […]

The weather is cooling down slightly while the sun is still out most days, making it a perfect cocktail for a run on the rocks or the grass! We can now wear our body hugging compression gear to show off our curves and lines without our makeup running with our excessive sweating (oh, hang on, […]

So, once again I am thrown completely out of my comfort zone in writing this blog, which seems to be a theme of my life at the moment, or perhaps it’s been a theme my entire life I just wasn’t learning the ‘lessons’ or getting to the point of the lesson?! Writing a blog is […]

Feeling Stressed? Overwhelmed? Exhausted? Can’t cope with the kids??! Here are naturopath Vashti D'Vyne's top 5 stress busting, self-care tips for Mums (and Dads!) 1) Acknowledging first that you are tired and overwhelmed and admitting that truly, sometimes your kids really are the last people you want to see after a long hard day at […]

A naturopath can help you improve work/life balance, and iron out little irritations that take the joy out of life and help put a bounce back in your step! There is no doubt that modern day family life is stressful and it’s easy to get overwhelmed, juggling school and after school activities, family commitments, work […]

How To Choose The ‘Healthiest’ Option In todays society we are constantly bombarded with the ‘latest research’ and the ‘right way’ to do things when it comes to looking after our body. But how much truth is there really behind all of this? And should you just jump on board the newest craze? As useful […]