Dear Valued Patient,

As we step into the month of May, we’re excited to share some important updates and offerings from Complete Balance:

1. Summer Hours – New hours for the warmer months
2. Gua Sha Workshop – Celebrating a fully booked event focused on facial rejuvenation and hormonal balance
3. Gut Health & Immune Balance – Discover how supporting your gut can help ease allergy symptoms, boost energy, and clear the mental fog that often comes with seasonal flare-ups
4. Featured Products – Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas to support allergy relief and immune health

Keep reading for all the details and updates to help you feel your best!

Clinic Closure – Victoria Day

Clinic Summer Hours

Upcoming Event

Finding Relief from Spring Allergies:
The Gut–Immune–Acupuncture Connection

Seasonal allergies don’t just cause sneezing and congestion—they can leave you feeling foggy, fatigued, and frustrated. But there’s more to allergy relief than antihistamines. At Complete Balance, we take a holistic approach by looking at what’s happening inside your body, especially your gut health and immune regulation.

Why Your Gut Matters

Your digestive system isn’t just for breaking down food—it’s a central hub for your immune system. In fact, about 70% of your immune cells are found in the gut. When your gut is balanced and functioning well, it helps your body respond appropriately to allergens. But when the gut becomes inflamed or the intestinal lining is compromised (a condition often called “leaky gut”), your immune system can become overactive—leading to intensified allergy symptoms like skin flare-ups, sinus congestion, and food sensitivities.

Signs of Gut-Related Allergies

• Persistent seasonal allergies that don’t respond well to medication
• Frequent bloating, food intolerances, or digestive issues
• Eczema, brain fog, or low energy linked to allergy flare-ups

How Acupuncture Supports Both Gut and Sinuses

Acupuncture can help calm the immune system, reduce inflammation, and support digestive health. It also offers targeted relief for sinus symptoms by stimulating specific acupoints—such as the sphenopalatine ganglion—to relieve nasal congestion, sinus pressure, and facial pain. Research supports its role in easing both allergic reactions and stress-related flare-ups.

Tips to Strengthen Your Gut and Immune System:

✔ Include fermented, probiotic-rich foods like kimchi, miso, and yogurt

✔ Reduce sugar and processed foods to lower inflammation

✔ Stay hydrated to aid detox and digestion

✔ Book regular acupuncture to regulate immune response and relieve symptoms

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✨ Don’t let allergies take over your spring. By restoring balance from within, you can breathe easier, think clearer, and feel better—naturally.

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