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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

ICD10 Code for Fatigue: Why It Matters with Headache & Nausea

Fatigue, Headache, Nausea – What’s the Connection? Find out why these symptoms often appear together and how to treat them holistically. If you’re experiencing fatigue, headaches, and nausea, you’re not alone. These three symptoms often show up together—and they can seriously disrupt daily life. But what do they really mean? And what’s the best way to treat them? In naturopathic and functional medicine, we look at these symptoms not as isolated issues, but as clues that the body is under stress and needs support. What Is the ICD10 Code for Fatigue? In medical records and insurance billing, fatigue is [...]

ICD10 Code for Fatigue: Why It Matters with Headache & NauseaWendy Wells2025-06-24T21:20:08+00:00

The Hidden Causes of Depression: A Whole-Body Perspective

Depression is more than a mental health diagnosis—it’s a message from the body that something deeper is out of balance. While conventional medicine often reduces depression to a "chemical imbalance," naturopathic and functional medicine reveal that it’s far more complex—and far more treatable at the root. When I treat patients who suffer with depression, I am seeing beyond the diagnosis to the person and we look at all the possible underlying causes and find the ones that are at play in each person's case. Then we address, support the part of the body that is out of balance, and [...]

The Hidden Causes of Depression: A Whole-Body PerspectiveWendy Wells2025-06-24T18:34:12+00:00

Brain Healing Blockers: 6 Hidden Barriers (+ How to Fix Them)

Your brain is not broken. It's brilliant, adaptable, and constantly working to heal itself. Every day, it rewires connections, detoxifies waste, repairs damage, and generates new cells. This is the power of neuroplasticity and regeneration. But when modern toxins get in the way, this natural wisdom is blocked. Understanding which chemicals impair the brain's healing—and how to avoid them—is the first step toward restoring clarity, energy, mood, and function. The Brain's Natural Healing Pathways The brain is designed to heal. Here's how it does it: Neuroplasticity – Builds and reshapes neural circuits through learning, therapy, and experience. Neurogenesis – [...]

Brain Healing Blockers: 6 Hidden Barriers (+ How to Fix Them)Wendy Wells2025-06-20T04:07:14+00:00

How to Heal Your Gut Lining Naturally (Science-Backed Tips)

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Heal your gut, heal your life.” And it’s true—your gut lining is central to your health, influencing immunity, inflammation, nutrient absorption, and even your mood. The good news? The gut lining can heal quickly—but only if we stop the things that keep damaging it. The trouble is, many of those things are hiding in plain sight. In this post, we’ll walk through the most common—and surprising—obstacles to gut healing that I cover in my video series. Understanding these categories is your first step toward restoring your gut health. 1. Anything That Harms the Microbiome [...]

How to Heal Your Gut Lining Naturally (Science-Backed Tips)Wendy Wells2025-05-25T17:09:44+00:00

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