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29 Apr

Chiropractic Care for Allergies in Gainesville, FL: Supporting the Nervous System During Allergy Season

Looking Beyond Allergy Symptoms When allergies show up, most people focus on what they feel: congestion sinus pressure sneezing fatigue But there is another layer that often goes unnoticed. How the body is regulating its response to everything it is being exposed to. Allergy symptoms are not just about pollen levels. They reflect how the […]

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21 Apr

Why Allergy Medications Stop Working — A Functional Medicine Explanation

If you’ve ever said, “My allergy meds just don’t work like they used to,” you’re not alone. Many people find that each allergy season feels harder to manage—even with medications that once brought relief. Symptoms linger longer, feel more intense, and often return as soon as the medication wears off. From a functional medicine perspective, […]

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15 Apr

Functional Medicine in Gainesville: Why Allergies Are Worse in April

A Functional Medicine Approach to Spring Allergies in Gainesville, Florida If your allergies feel more intense this April, you’re not imagining things. Spring 2026 is shaping up to be a particularly challenging allergy season here in Gainesville, FL, and many people in the Gainesville area are noticing symptoms that feel stronger, longer-lasting, and harder to […]

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5 Mar

Creating Better Sleep Through Evening Relaxation Rituals

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19 Sep

Skin Health

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25 Jun

West Health Spa VIP Membership Agreement

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24 Jun

Functional Medicine in Gainesville FL

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4 Jan

Boost Your Immune System in 2025 with Functional Medicine

Boost Your Immune System in 2025 with Functional Medicine As we step into 2025, many of us are setting intentions to prioritize health and wellness. If you’re looking to strengthen your immune system and achieve lasting vitality, Functional Medicine may be the key to unlocking your best health yet. At West Health Spa, Dr. West […]

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20 Feb

Vagus Nerve Stimulation: The Secret to Optimizing Your Mood, Heart, and Immune System.

Optimize Mood & Heart Rate; Reduce Stress & Inflammation: Natural Vagus Nerve Stimulation Our vagus nerve (pronounced like the city in Nevada) plays such a powerful role in the body.  Most of us don’t think about this nerve because it controls so many involuntary functions that we, quite literally, don’t have to consciously think about […]

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31 Jan

WHS Valentine’s Gift Guide

Love and Wellness: A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide from West Health Spa   Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate love than by giving the gift of a wellness experience? Whether you’re treating your special someone or pampering yourself (yes, we give you permission to do so), West Health […]

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