Written by Dr. Maurice Werness, ND, for adults in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Cary who want to understand what is going on before they decide anything. Every article cites its sources and says when to see your own doctor first.

Naturopathic care in the Triangle

What naturopathic and functional medicine look like in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, and how to choose.

• Functional medicine in Raleigh and the Triangle: what it is and how to chooseLooking for functional medicine in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill or Cary? Learn what it is, what a first visit includes, and what to ask before you book.
• Holistic doctor in Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh: what to look forLooking for a holistic doctor in Durham or Chapel Hill? See what holistic should mean, how integrative and naturopathic care differ, and how to spot a pitch.
• How to find a naturopath in Raleigh and the TriangleChoosing a naturopath in Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill? Learn what training to look for, what to ask on a first call, and the red flags to avoid.
• Nutritionist, dietitian or naturopathic doctor in Raleigh: which one fits you?Dietitian, nutritionist or naturopathic doctor in Raleigh? See how their training differs, when each one fits, and how they can work together.

Fatigue and low energy

Why you might be tired all the time, and what to look at first.

• GuideFatigue and low energy: the full guideWhy you might be tired all the time, and what to look at first.
• Adrenal fatigue symptoms: the exhaustion is real, the label is notAdrenal fatigue is not a recognized medical condition, but your tiredness is real. Learn what adrenal insufficiency is, what else to check, and what helps.
• Always tired but your blood work is normal? What the tests miss and what to do nextExhausted, but your labs came back normal? See what routine blood tests do not show, what to ask your doctor, and the daily habits worth looking at next.
• Tired after eating: why the afternoon slump hits and what to change at your next mealFeeling sleepy after you eat is common. Learn what causes it, how meal size and blood sugar play in, what to change, and when it is worth a call to your doctor.
• Why am I always tired and have no energy? Causes that are common in womenConstant tiredness in women often traces to iron, thyroid, perimenopause, sleep, mood or caregiving load. See what to check and what to ask your doctor.

Gut health

Bloating, IBS and the gut questions people ask most, with what the evidence supports.

• How to improve gut health naturally: what the evidence supportsPlain, sourced steps to support your gut: fiber and plant variety, fermented foods, sleep, stress, movement, and when to see your own doctor.
• Bloating after eating: common causes, what helps, and when it is a warning signWhy you feel bloated after eating, which foods and habits add gas, what eases it, and the red flags that mean you should call your own doctor.
• IBS natural remedies: what has evidence, what does not, and what to confirm firstNatural approaches for irritable bowel syndrome, ranked by evidence: soluble fiber, low-FODMAP, peppermint oil, hypnotherapy, stress care. Confirm IBS first.
• Leaky gut symptoms: what the research says, and what to get checkedIntestinal permeability is real, but leaky gut syndrome is not an established condition. See what symptoms overlap with it and what to ask your doctor.

Hormones and perimenopause

Perimenopause, cortisol and the hormone changes behind fatigue and weight shifts.

• Perimenopause symptoms: what is normal, what helps, and when to call your doctorWhat perimenopause is, when it starts, symptoms to expect, everyday changes that can help, and where hormone therapy fits. By Dr. Werness, ND.
• High cortisol symptoms in women: what is real, what is hype, and what to doTrue high cortisol (Cushing's syndrome) is a medical condition that needs a doctor. Learn its signs, why a cortisol belly is not the same thing, and what helps.
• Natural remedies for menopause: what the evidence says, and what to ask firstAn evidence-graded look at natural options for hot flashes and menopause symptoms, from CBT and hypnosis to black cohosh and soy, plus the safety points.
• Perimenopause fatigue: why you are so tired and what to check firstNight sweats, heavy periods and mood shifts can all drain your energy in perimenopause. Learn what to rule out with your doctor and a week of small steps.

Stress and the nervous system

Calming an overloaded nervous system, from breathing to time outside.

• GuideStress and the nervous system: the full guideCalming an overloaded nervous system, from breathing to time outside.
• Grounding benefits: what earthing research shows, and what time outdoors can doGrounding, or earthing, is popular and the research is small and early. See what studies found, what mats can and cannot do, and how to try it safely.
• How to calm your nervous system: what to do in two minutes and what to do dailySlow breathing, a double-inhale sigh, cool water on your face, a short walk. Quick ways to calm your nervous system, and what research does and does not show.
• Stress relief techniques: 8 ways to lower stress, ranked by what the evidence supportsSleep, movement, people, time outdoors, breathing and more. Eight stress relief techniques ranked by evidence, with how to pick two and make them stick.

Blood sugar and inflammation

Insulin resistance, prediabetes and the anti-inflammatory way of eating.

• An anti-inflammatory diet food list you can use this weekA plain anti-inflammatory diet food list: what to eat, what to limit, a sample day of meals, and what the research does and does not show. By Dr. Werness, ND.
• How to lower blood sugar naturally: walking, food order, sleep and stressWalking after meals, vegetables and protein first, fiber, sleep and stress: what research shows about lowering blood sugar, and how to stay safe on medicines.
• Insulin resistance symptoms: what to look for and what helpsInsulin resistance often has no symptoms. Learn the signs that can show up, what causes it, how your doctor checks, and what helps. By Dr. Werness, ND.
• Prediabetes: what to eat, with a plate method and a sample dayNot sure what to eat with prediabetes? Use the plate method, add fiber, swap refined carbs, and see a sample day of meals and what the CDC program shows.

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