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Bugging the Blues: The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Depression

Ever wonder why your mood sometimes sinks for no clear reason? It turns out, the answer might lie deep in your gut—literally. While most people know serotonin as the brain’s “feel-good” chemical, fewer realize that nearly 90% of it is made in the gut. Even more surprising? Your gut bacteria play a major role in how much serotonin your body can produce—thanks in part to a microbial metabolic route called the shikimate pathway. Let’s explore how your microbes may be influencing your mood from the inside out. Serotonin is made primarily in the brain and the gut. [...]

Bugging the Blues: The Gut Microbiome’s Role in DepressionWendy Wells2025-07-06T19:12:43+00:00

The Gut’s Hidden Shield: How EZ Water Protects Your Body From the Inside Out

We know now that gut health is the key to a healthy brain and body. One of the aspects of a healthy gut is a healthy mucus layer over the surface of the gut. The layer of mucus that covers the internal surfaces of the body is super important to keep healthy. Why is the gut mucus lining so important? Because it is the protection from inflammatory stool and digestion material from getting into the bloodstream. It also is home to the immune system of the gut, called secretory IgA, our first line of defense against pathogens. Healthy mucous [...]

The Gut’s Hidden Shield: How EZ Water Protects Your Body From the Inside Out Wendy Wells2025-07-05T00:35:28+00:00

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

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