A Curiously Natural Connection edition 3
Louise Kane Buckley
Founder Loula Natural, Naturopath, Craniosacral Therapist and Handcrafted Therapy Products
The Naturopath's Toolbox: Find Your Unique Approach To Whole Body Health
Every Naturopath will have their own diverse range of tools and skillsets. Naturopathy is an umbrella term, rooted in the core principles of natural healing:
Every naturopath has their own approach, and specialities shaped by their experiences, studies, and passions. The common thread? A commitment to guiding individuals on their journey to understanding and healing their own complex physical and emotional concerns.
Building Your Own Toolbox
Naturopaths don’t just offer treatments; we equip you with a growing set of tools to integrate into your daily lives. Your history (physical, emotional, and environmental) has brought you to where you are today, unique with its challenges and successes. Our role is to support you in the way that best serve you, and aligns with your whole body needs.
Most Naturopaths will have nutrition qualifications, but we all go on to expand into areas we feel passionate about. Over the last 20 years, I have developed my own knowledge and skill set to help you with pain, autoimmune and chronic conditions. I use this to help you to find a better hormone balance and sense of calm and ease:
This offers you a rich set of expertise to benefit from. What you learn and leave with depends on what you need. It will be at your pace, and no two sessions will look the same.
Do You Need to See a Naturopath?
In some countries, naturopaths are seen as much as you would a GP. Most people will have both on speed dial! But in many places, people aren’t sure when or why they should see one. The answer is simple:
If you have a body, and you are curious about how to feel better and function with restored vitality, then a naturopath is a perfect place to start.
The more pain and struggle you feel within yourself, the more you need to reach out and gain support. Whether you looking for physical or emotional advice (spoiler: its always both) learning tools to respond with is always valuable. Naturopathy is not about replacing allopathic medicine. You don’t have to choose one over the other. Every tool has its place, and the more tools you have, the more options you can access when you need them.
If you’re ready to build your own toolbox and learn how to support your body naturally, I’d love to guide you on that journey.
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Chronic Pain and the Microbiome
If you have been living with chronic pain for years, it can be hard to imagine your body without it. Whether it’s an old injury that keeps flaring up, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, arthritis, or something no one seems to have an answer for, know that relief is possible. Pain is never just in the physical body. It is a whole-body experience, shaped by the nervous system, emotions, and even the health of your microbiome. The longer pain lingers, the more deeply it becomes embedded in our patterns and beliefs, making it feel like an unshakable part of us. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Pain is a message, a call from the body that something needs attention. However, when pain becomes chronic, the nervous system can get stuck in a loop of hypervigilance, amplifying discomfort even when the original cause has resolved. This is why nervous system regulation is so crucial. When the body learns pain, it can continue to send pain signals at times that it is unnecessary. By working with the body instead of against it, we can start to rewrite those patterns and beliefs.
The microbiome, your internal ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes plays a powerful role in this process. More and more research is arising connecting bacteria and our mood, behaviours and even thoughts and patterns. Most people think of gut health in terms of digestion, but its influence extends far beyond that. The microbiome communicates directly with the nervous system, influencing inflammation, immune function, and even mood. An imbalanced microbiome can increase systemic inflammation, which in turn heightens pain sensitivity and occurrence. It can also impact neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which are essential for regulating mood and energy levels. This means that gut health is directly linked to how we physically experience pain and how well we can also heal from it.
Supporting the microbiome through fermented foods, herbs, and mindful nutrition is one of the most effective ways to create an internal environment that fosters resilience. When we improve gut health, we improve our capacity to regulate pain, manage stress, and restore energy.
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Beyond the Biome: There Are Effective Ways Out of Pain!
Traditional treatments lie in targeting symptoms or areas with medication/surgery or massage/manipulation, but that rarely addresses the underlying causes of pain.
The key to managing your pain lies within yourself, specifically in a powerful nerve known as the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve serves as a vital communication highway between the brain and the body, regulating key functions that influence our overall well-being. When functioning optimally, the vagus nerve promotes relaxation, digestion, and immune function. The release of neurotransmitters and hormones that help to reduce inflammation and dampen pain signals in the brain.
Alongside gut health with nutrients and fermented foods/drinks, bodywork therapies like Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy help regulate the nervous system by gently supporting the body's innate ability to release stored tension and trauma. EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) works with the body’s meridian system to help shift emotional and physical pain patterns and intensity, while topical applications like my handcrafted magnesium oil provide targeted relief by supporting muscle relaxation and nervous system balance.
Combining these tools with fermented foods and drinks helps to facilitate longer-lasting shifts in pain patterns, restoring a deep sense of ease and calm, one that lasts far beyond a massage or temporary relief.
Treatments:
Craniosacral Therapy: Craniosacral therapy gently works with your natural rhythms to stimulate vagus nerve, release tension and restore balance, providing lasting relief from chronic pain.
EFT Tapping: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping enhances vagal tone, allowing for deeper relaxation and pain relief.
See magnesium oil here: https://loulanatural.com/magnesium-oil-100ml/
Pain does not have to define you. By addressing the nervous system, microbiome, and emotional landscape together, we can begin to shift pain patterns, support healing, and restore vitality. There are always tools available, and the body is always capable of change. Serve your cells.
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