Spring allergies can make this season miserable instead of amazing and life-giving for you. They can impact how you feel, your budget and your productivity. You have probably tried to reduce spring allergies through several methods. Why is acupuncture ideal for taming your spring allergies? Read on! Effects of Spring Allergies in a Snapshot An over-reactivity to trees, weeds or grass pollens can trigger spring allergies (allergic rhinitis), causing you to sneeze, wheeze, itch or cough. You...

Endometriosis is not just about painful periods. For many women, it also raises hard questions about fertility, timing and what kind of support makes sense. The condition happens when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside the womb, often around the ovaries, fallopian tubes and pelvic lining. It can cause inflammation, pain, fatigue and, for some women, difficulty getting pregnant. At Wheeler Acupuncture & Functional Wellness, endometriosis is already listed within the...

If you are in your 40s and dealing with irregular periods, sleep problems, mood changes, hot flashes or brain fog, you are not imagining it. Perimenopause often starts before menopause itself, and changing hormone levels can affect how you feel long before your periods stop completely. ACOG notes that changes in menstrual bleeding are one of the most common first signs, and the National Institute on Aging says this transition can also bring hot flashes, night sweats, trouble sleeping, mood...