Abbie Lee Louw Naturopath

Abbie Lee Louw Naturopath Abbie is a qualified Naturopath with a passion for supporting clients in overcoming health issues and achieve optimal health and wellbeing naturally

Abbie is a qualified Naturopath who strives to provide her clients with the best possible Naturopathic Healthcare. She has a particular passion for women and children's health as well as Auto-Immune diseases, Mental health, digestive issues and general well being.

I’m truly grateful for the trust my clients place in me to support them through their health journey and challenges. It’...
12/02/2026

I’m truly grateful for the trust my clients place in me to support them through their health journey and challenges. It’s never taken lightly

Most women don’t wake up one day “burnt out” it is something that happens over time. It's that feeling of being on all ...
12/02/2026

Most women don’t wake up one day “burnt out” it is something that happens over time. It's that feeling of being on all the time.
Running on caffeine.
Pushing through tiredness.
Telling yourself “I’ll just get it done”, “no one else will do it”, or “I don’t have time to stop”. Often with very little support, and rarely asking for help even when you need it. 🫠

Under ongoing stress, your body keeps cortisol elevated to help you cope. That’s helpful short term, but when stress becomes your normal, your physiology shifts into survival mode. In that state, energy is diverted away from ovulation and progesterone because reproduction isn’t essential for immediate survival. This is why periods can become irregular, more painful, heavier, lighter or unpredictable during long periods of high load.

I remember being at uni with three little ones, barely sleeping, trying to do everything and just pushing through. At the time, I didn’t connect the dots between that level of pressure and what was happening hormonally and it also affected my mental health in the form of severe anxiety for a few years.
Looking back now, it makes complete sense. 🧠

These changes aren’t random they’re a predictable physiological response to sustained stress, not a personal failing. 💛

If burnout is this widespread, something has to give and it shouldn't be your health ✨

Stress and burnout aren’t the same thing, even though they’re often used interchangeably.Stress is usually temporary and...
08/02/2026

Stress and burnout aren’t the same thing, even though they’re often used interchangeably.

Stress is usually temporary and eases once the pressure passes.
Burnout is what happens when stress becomes chronic and the nervous system doesn’t get the recovery it needs.

If rest or time off doesn’t bring your energy back, and you still feel switched on, overwhelmed or flat, it’s often burnout rather than stress.

A few simple things that can help take the edge off burnout:
– Keep meals regular to avoid blood sugar crashes
– Create a slower start to your day, even by 10 minutes
– Reduce stimulation at night (screens, multitasking, late emails)
– Get outside daily, even briefly

These aren’t a “fix”, but they help stabilise the nervous system.

If this feels familiar, this is exactly the kind of support I provide in clinic, helping you work out what’s driving burnout in your body and how to recover properly

This series has been on my mind for a while because burnout is something I see so often in clinic, have delt with person...
05/02/2026

This series has been on my mind for a while because burnout is something I see so often in clinic, have delt with personally, and it’s still really misunderstood.

So many clients come in thinking they’re just “not coping well enough” or that they need to push harder, be more organised, or finally get on top of everything.

In reality, burnout is usually the body being under sustained pressure for too long and it shows up in sleep, mood, hormones, digestion and emotional bandwidth.

Over the next few posts, I’ll be breaking down what burnout actually is, how it presents, and the practical ways I support recovery in clinic.

If you’ve got questions you’d like me to cover in this series, drop them below 👇

Burnout isn’t about doing too much.It’s about your nervous system being stuck on high alert for too long 🧠⚠️When that ha...
03/02/2026

Burnout isn’t about doing too much.
It’s about your nervous system being stuck on high alert for too long 🧠⚠️

When that happens, your body shifts into survival mode and patience, flexibility and emotional bandwidth are the first things to go. I can personally confirm this!

That’s when:

- You feel overwhelmed by small things, even ones you used to handle easily
- You get snappy with your family, then feel guilty straight after
- Noise, questions and interruptions feel unbearable
- Sleep stops being restorative, no matter how early you get to bed 😴
- Hormones stop communicating properly, affecting mood, cycles and energy
- Digestion becomes reactive, with bloating, reflux or food sensitivities
- Libido disappears, because safety comes before desire

Anxiety creeps in, even when life looks “fine” from the outside

This is why:
- Time off doesn’t fix it
- A holiday doesn’t reset it
- “Just relax” isn’t helpful

You’re not failing as a mum, partner or person.
Your nervous system is just a little overloaded at that time 🤍

Burnout isn’t something you push through. This is often where things can go pear shaped and end up worse.
It’s something you have to stabilise first.

Tiny, realistic takeaways that actually help:
🕰️ Slow your mornings even 10 minutes makes a difference
🍳 Eat regularly, skipping meals keeps your body in stress mode
📵 Reduce stimulation at night, less scrolling, fewer tabs open and low light
🌿 Get outside daily, light and fresh air calm the nervous system
🤝 Ask for help earlier, I know it is easier said that done but it is better to before you are already at breaking point

Histamine isn’t just an allergy chemical.It also acts as a neurotransmitter and a hormone signaler, which is why it can ...
02/02/2026

Histamine isn’t just an allergy chemical.
It also acts as a neurotransmitter and a hormone signaler, which is why it can influence mood, sleep, pain and bleeding, especially in the second half of the cycle.

Histamine and estrogen have a two-way relationship.
Histamine can increase estrogen activity, and estrogen can trigger more histamine release. When histamine clearance isn’t optimal, this loop can amplify symptoms like anxiety, irritability, poor sleep, migraines, PMS and heavier or more painful periods.

Why the gut matters
Histamine is broken down in the gut (via DAO) and cleared by the liver.
If digestion is compromised, the gut is inflamed, the microbiome is out of balance, or the nervous system is under chronic stress, histamine can accumulate and recirculate increasing symptom intensity.

A lesser-known piece: histamine in food 🍽️
Histamine can also increase in foods over time, particularly higher-protein foods.
As food is cooked, cooled, stored and reheated, histamine levels can rise due to bacterial activity.

This is why some people notice more symptoms with leftovers, slow-cooked meals kept for days, or meals eaten later in the week not because the food is “bad” as such, but because the histamine load is higher when tolerance is already low.

Practical ways to reduce histamine load (short term):
• Prioritise freshly cooked meals where possible
• Freeze leftovers promptly rather than refrigerating for days
• Support digestion with regular meals and adequate protein
• Reduce nervous system load as stress directly increases histamine release

The long-term goal isn’t restriction or avoidance.
It’s supporting gut integrity, liver clearance and nervous system regulation so histamine can be processed effectively across the cycle ✨

This is one of the patterns I assess when mood and cycle symptoms overlap.

I’ve cringed for years at the food pyramid and I know I’m not alone. Many health practitioners have been shaking their h...
08/01/2026

I’ve cringed for years at the food pyramid and I know I’m not alone. Many health practitioners have been shaking their heads at the advice we’ve been giving the public for at least the last couple of decades!!

Low-fat. High grain. Processed “healthy” foods.
And what did we see? … rising rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other chronic illness.🤦‍♀️

Now we’re finally seeing a dramatic shift in nutrition guidelines and messaging back toward real food, proper protein and healthy fats. And honestly… it’s long overdue!✨️

As a naturopath, preventative health is at the core of what I do. We know diet and lifestyle contribute to up to 70% of chronic disease.
I’m genuinely excited about the direction we’re heading.
Real food🥑
Better education🧐
Better health outcomes 🙌

Hello 2026 ✨I’m excited about this year… but I’m also very aware that real life is still real life.Every January we set ...
08/01/2026

Hello 2026 ✨

I’m excited about this year… but I’m also very aware that real life is still real life.

Every January we set goals. Eat better. Stress less. Finally look after ourselves.

And then school goes back, work gets busy, motivation drops, energy dips… and suddenly those goals feel heavy instead of inspiring.

Here’s what I see every day in clinic and what I’ve learned myself:
Real change doesn’t come from overhauling your entire life, this is often where it all goes wrong.
It comes from small, consistent habits that actually fit into your life.
Not perfection.
Not hustle.
Just steady, realistic change that supports your body, your hormones, your gut and your nervous system.

2026 is a big year for me and I’m genuinely so excited about what I’m building and what I get to share with you – especially around women’s health, hormones, gut health, mental health and helping women get out of overwhelm and back into their bodies.
If you’re tired of feeling tired…
If you want to feel more like yourself again…
If you’re ready to stop starting over…
You’re exactly who I’m here for 🙌

Let’s make this a year of feeling better, not just doing more. 🤍
Abbie

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Consistency was my word for 2025 and honestly, it’s staying with me into 2026 too as it takes a bit to master and I am s...
31/12/2025

Consistency was my word for 2025 and honestly, it’s staying with me into 2026 too as it takes a bit to master and I am still to get there!

Because it’s built quietly.
In showing up when it’s hard.
In staying steady when motivation drops.
In choosing progress over perfection.

I want to say a huge thank you to my clients.
Your trust, commitment, honesty, and willingness to do the work means more to me than you know. Supporting you through your health journeys is something I never take for granted.
I’m excited for what 2026 has to bring, new ideas, new growth, deeper work, and continued consistency.

Here’s to what’s next. 🌱

Bring on 2026 🙌✨️
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Always grateful when clients share their experience.It’s a privilege to be part of your health journey. ✨
10/12/2025

Always grateful when clients share their experience.
It’s a privilege to be part of your health journey. ✨

You’re not imagining it.The mood swings, the energy dips, the “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.”It’s easy to blame...
04/11/2025

You’re not imagining it.
The mood swings, the energy dips, the “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.”

It’s easy to blame stress, work, or even your cycle, but sometimes, it’s your hormones shifting gears.
Perimenopause isn’t a switch that flicks overnight. It’s a gradual transition that can start up to 10 years before your periods stop, and it can mimic a lot of other things like thyroid changes, gut inflammation, or blood sugar imbalance.

If you’ve been told your bloods are “normal” but you still don’t feel right… there’s more to explore.

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Abbie is a qualified Naturopath who strives to provide her clients with the best possible individualised Naturopathic Healthcare focusing on a balance of traditional knowledge and the latest scientific evidence. She has a particular passion for women’s health as well as Auto-Immune diseases, Mental Health and Digestive Issues