Hormone Imbalance: What It Means To Feel A Little Off & Why

The human endocrine system is sensitive to even slight changes, and your external environment can be a major influencer of this system. There are countless factors challenging hormonal balance, so it is tough to say there is one specific variable, but there are a few toxicants that are known to affect hormone function.

So It's Your First Time Getting Acupuncture - What To Expect

Every acupuncture appointment can vary, and so much of the experience is based on that first meeting between the patient and the acupuncturist. That first visit is a great opportunity for you to decide if you are a good fit for each other. At this point, it’s important to be clear and upfront about your primary health concerns.

Here are some other things you should expect from your first appointment with Mighty River Wellness.

Roundup: Celebrating Women's Health Week

To celebrate women’s health week we are highlighting some of our blog posts addressing women’s health and fertility.

HealthBeck HoehnMay 16, 2018women's health, Acupuncture, bbt charting, menstrual cycle

Everything You Need To Know About Body Basal Temperature Tracking

One of the keys to optimizing fertility is learning about your fertile window. This is the period of about 3-5 days where your chances of conception during a menstrual cycle are the highest. By recording daily temperatures on a Body Basal Temperature (BBT) chart, and honing in on when certain physical signs are present during your period, we are able to pinpoint this window. Click to read more about BBT charting.