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 Health2025-07-03T18:58:17+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 Concerned2025-06-25T20:00:00+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 Happens2025-06-24T21:36:41+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 Concerned2025-06-24T21:21:37+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 & Nausea2025-06-24T21:20:08+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 Perspective2025-06-24T18:34:12+00:00

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