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Fatigue Meaning: What It Really Says About Your Health

We’ve all felt it—those heavy eyelids, the afternoon energy crash, or the overwhelming desire to cancel plans and crawl into bed. Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms reported in clinical practice. But what if fatigue isn’t just an inconvenience or something to “push through”? From a naturopathic perspective, fatigue is a message—one your body is wisely sending to get your attention. What Is Fatigue, Really? Fatigue is more than just tiredness. Tiredness resolves with rest. Fatigue, on the other hand, lingers. It’s a persistent lack of energy that doesn’t improve with sleep alone. And it's not always [...]

Fatigue Meaning: What It Really Says About Your HealthWendy Wells2025-07-03T18:58:17+00:00

Fatigue Ovulation: How to Tell If Your Fatigue Is Hormonal

Learn the key symptoms of hormone-related fatigue and what tests you need. If you're experiencing persistent fatigue and wondering if your hormones are to blame, you’re not alone. Many women feel drained during certain times of the month—but how can you tell if it's hormonal? And is fatigue with ovulation a real thing? Let’s explore the signs, testing options, and how to start uncovering the root cause. Is Your Fatigue Hormonal? Here’s What to Know Hormonal shifts throughout the menstrual cycle significantly influence your mood, energy levels, mental clarity, and sleep quality. Sex hormones, and other key hormones fluctuate [...]

Fatigue Ovulation: How to Tell If Your Fatigue Is HormonalWendy Wells2025-07-01T05:06:46+00:00

Fatigue & Lightheadedness: When to Be Concerned

Understand common causes of fatigue with lightheadedness and how to treat it. We’ve all felt it—that drained, head-swimming sensation where your energy feels wiped out and your balance feels just a bit off. Fatigue and lightheadedness are two very common symptoms that often appear together, especially in women during their menstrual cycle. But despite how common they are, these symptoms can also be misunderstood or brushed off—and in some cases, they can signal something more serious. These sensations are especially noticeable when dealing with fatigue with your period, a time when the body is more vulnerable to blood loss, [...]

Fatigue & Lightheadedness: When to Be ConcernedWendy Wells2025-06-25T20:00:00+00:00

UTI and Fatigue: What to Know About This Hidden Connection

Explore why urinary tract infections often cause fatigue—especially during your period. Can a UTI Make You Feel Tired? Absolutely—and for many women, it’s a hidden connection. While we often associate urinary tract infections (UTIs) with burning, urgency, and discomfort, few people realize that fatigue is another common symptom. This becomes especially relevant during your period, when your body is already under hormonal and metabolic stress. Why UTIs Happen More During Your Period Did you know that your risk of UTI slightly increases during menstruation? Hormonal fluctuations and shifts in the vaginal microbiome during the menstrual cycle play a major [...]

UTI and Fatigue: What to Know About This Hidden ConnectionWendy Wells2025-06-25T16:37:54+00:00

Fatigue Explained: What Is It and Why It Happens

Fatigue is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care—yet it’s often misunderstood, brushed off, or treated as something you just need to “push through.” In reality, fatigue is more than just being tired. It’s a signal from the body that something deeper is out of balance. Understanding why fatigue happens is the first step to finding lasting relief. Fatigue, What Is It Really? Fatigue is not just low energy. It’s a persistent lack of physical, mental, or emotional stamina that doesn’t improve with sleep. It can affect concentration, motivation, mood, immune function, and quality of life. [...]

Fatigue Explained: What Is It and Why It HappensWendy Wells2025-06-24T21:36:41+00:00

Fatigue & Lightheadedness: When to Be Concerned

Understand the common causes of fatigue with dizziness—and when it’s time to dig deeper. Feeling tired is one thing—but when fatigue is paired with lightheadedness or dizziness, it’s often a signal from the body that something deeper is going on. If you’ve ever stood up and felt the room spin, or felt drained and woozy during your menstrual cycle, you’re not alone. These symptoms are common, but they’re not normal—and they can point to important imbalances in your health. Understanding Fatigue with Dizziness Fatigue and dizziness are closely related. They often stem from the same root causes: issues with [...]

Fatigue & Lightheadedness: When to Be ConcernedWendy Wells2025-06-24T21:21:37+00:00

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Fatigue Meaning: What It Really Says About Your Health

Fatigue Ovulation: How to Tell If Your Fatigue Is Hormonal

Fatigue & Lightheadedness: When to Be Concerned

UTI and Fatigue: What to Know About This Hidden Connection

Fatigue Explained: What Is It and Why It Happens

Fatigue & Lightheadedness: When to Be Concerned

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