Louella Natural Health

27/08/2025

Chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate insecticide widely used in New Zealand for the control of agricultural pests, is being phased out due to identified health and environmental risks. The substance has already been prohibited in Canada and the European Union. The decision follows multiple scientific reviews and public submissions, including recent research demonstrating neurodevelopmental harm, such as impaired brain development in infants exposed in utero.
https://www.epa.govt.nz/public-consultations/completed/chlorpyrifos-reassessment/
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250825/Why-a-common-pesticide-may-alter-brain-growth-in-school-age-children.aspx

A major study reveals that prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos, once widely used in homes and farms, may have lasting effects on children's brains, from disrupted metabolism to weaker motor skills.

22/08/2025

This exciting research outlines the potential role for Naturopathy within a future health care setting. 'If optimized, the model of health care represented by naturopathy has the potential to surpass allopathic care (in its current form) as a dominant model of primary care by representing patient- and family-centered values in care delivery, a focus on prevention, and the de-emphasis on pharmaceuticals and elective surgery in favor of pragmatic self-care behaviors, lifestyle practices, and natural treatments.'

Background and Objective: The concept of a “disruptive innovation,” recently extended to health care, refers to an emerging technology that represents a new market force combined with a new value system, that eventually displaces some, or all, of the current leading “stakeholders, products and...

17/08/2025

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6 Powerful Mental Health Truths to Live By:
Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. These six reminders can change the way you handle stress, relationships, and self-worth:

1️⃣ If it still bothers you after 24 hours, speak up within 48 hours.
Bottling up emotions creates resentment. Address it early before it turns into a permanent scar.

2️⃣ Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for taking care of.
You’d never neglect a loved one in pain — so why neglect yourself? Be gentle, be kind, be present for you.

3️⃣ A bad day doesn’t mean a bad life.
Storms pass. Don’t judge your life based on temporary clouds.

4️⃣ The critical judge in your head is not the truth.
That inner voice of doubt is not your ally. Learn to question it instead of obeying it blindly.

5️⃣ Your brain can’t be grateful and anxious at the same time.
When anxiety starts to rise, shift your focus to gratitude — even the smallest blessings can bring calm.

6️⃣ Stop apologizing for expressing your feelings.
Every time you do, you tell yourself you don’t deserve space. But you do. Your feelings are valid.

🌱 Your mind is your home. Keep it safe, keep it kind, keep it strong.

08/08/2025

Ultra-processed foods aren’t just tasty… they’re engineered to be addictive 😳.
Dr Chris van Tulleken reveals how they’re hooking us in and making us sick.

📺 Irresistible: Why We Can’t Stop Eating – now on TVNZ OnDemand.
Watch it. You’ll never see the supermarket the same way again. 🛒⚠️
Or watch his talk:

We're in a new age of eating, but how is ultra processed food harming our bodies - and the world?Buy Chris's book here: https://geni.us/YqqoRSubscribe for re...

20/07/2025

Last few days to register! Care for your health in time for Spring:
✨ Mid-Winter Special ✨
Feeling the winter slump? Now’s the perfect time to reset and recharge 🌿
For new clients – July 2025 only!
Choose your wellness journey:
💚 In-Person Package – $250
• 1 Initial Consultation (Greenmeadows Centre)
• 2 Follow-Up Appointments
📱 Online Package – $200
• 1 Initial Consultation via WhatsApp
• 2 Follow-Up Appointments
✨ Bookings must be made and paid for in July
DM or visit www.lnh.nz to book now!

Louella Natural Health offers naturopathic consultations to design individualised treatment plans just for you. We offer functional testing.

30/06/2025

✨ Mid-Winter Special ✨
Feeling the winter slump? Now’s the perfect time to reset and recharge 🌿
For new clients – July 2025 only!
Choose your wellness journey:
💚 In-Person Package – $250
• 1 Initial Consultation (Greenmeadows Centre)
• 2 Follow-Up Appointments
📱 Online Package – $200
• 1 Initial Consultation via WhatsApp
• 2 Follow-Up Appointments
✨ Bookings must be made and paid for in July
DM or visit www.lnh.nz to book now!

Louella Natural Health offers naturopathic consultations to design individualised treatment plans just for you. We offer functional testing.

30/06/2025

✨ Mid-Winter Special ✨
Feeling the winter slump? Now’s the perfect time to reset and recharge 🌿
For new clients – July 2025 only!
Choose your wellness journey:
💚 In-Person Package – $250
• 1 Initial Consultation (Greenmeadows Centre)
• 2 Follow-Up Appointments
📱 Online Package – $200
• 1 Initial Consultation via WhatsApp
• 2 Follow-Up Appointments
✨ Bookings must be made and paid for in July
DM or visit www.lnh.nz to book now!

23/06/2025

Why a Healthy Gut Microbiome Matters in Long COVID – A Timely Reminder:

With signs of COVID-19 circulating more widely again, it's important to remember that maintaining a healthy gut microbiome may play a key role in reducing the severity and duration of Long COVID symptoms.

I offer Clinical advice, stool testing and Microbiome testing at Louella Natural Health.

Call me: 022 684 1459

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Imbalances in Type and Volume of Bacteria May Also Be Implicated in “Long COVID” The variety and volume of bacteria in the gut, known as the microbiome, may influence the severity of COVID-19 as well as the magnitude of the immune system response to the infection, suggests research published onl...

10/06/2025

Long Covid - Another reminder to focus on gut health.
If you feel that gut health may be linked to your long covid, get in touch. I have extensive experience in gut health, with several test options that I can discuss with you.
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The gastrointestinal tract plays a central role in the development of long-term consequences following COVID-19. Scientists from the Medical University of Vienna have made exciting strides in understanding post-COVID syndrome (PCS) and the surprising role gut health might play. Their findings, pu

28/05/2025

Wow, this weather is getting me down! So much so that I have written a new post on my website: SAD. All about Seasonal Affective Disorder and what may help.
View it on: https://lnh.nz/uncategorized/sad/
Take care, go gentle on yourself and get in touch if you need me.
Louella

When the Weather Gets You Down: Coping with Seasonal Blues Have you been feeling a bit low lately? I don’t know about you, but this stretch of wet, grey days has really started to weigh on me. Sundays and …

06/05/2025

Research has found that B12 can prevent and treat pancreatitis by enhancing ATP (energy) production in pancreatic cells. Furthermore, those of us that have genetic variants that reduce B12 absorption may be at greater risk from B12 deficiency, including pancreatitis, increase of homocysteine and reduced glutathione (GSH), with associated oxidative risk. The Fitgenes genetic test that I offer tests for some of these genetic variants. Visit my website to find out more.

Boosting vitamin B12 levels can protect against acute pancreatitis by energizing pancreatic cells and preventing tissue damage.

04/05/2025

I urge you to sign this petition against glyphosate in foods. Glyphosate (a major ingredient of 'Round up') is a w**d killer. It is still commonly used in New Zealand for production of food crops, despite a World Health Organization warning that glyphosate is 'probably carcinogenic to humans'. Glyphosate is a toxin that requires a healthy liver for its clearance. Those with compromised liver function, or genetic variants that effect their ability to detoxify are more vulnerable to the effects of glyphosate. Children are particularly at risk, as their detoxification channels may not be fully developed. Glyphosate may also have the effect of reducing methylation, which is a key liver detoxification pathway. The burden of glyphosate on our detoxification channels can cause lasting damage, cellular changes, oxidation and yes, at worst, it may cause cancer.

New Zealand Food Safety is proposing to raise glyphosate residue limits in staple foods like wheat, oats, and peas — by up to 100 times. Learn what this means, why it matters, and how to make a quick submission before 16 May to help stop it.