The crocuses are poking out of the ground, the buds are forming on the trees and here in Portland we have the wonderful blend of sunshine during the day with rain showers hitting the roof as we sleep! Do you welcome the Spring with a wide grin or are you fighting the constant urge to sneeze, itchy red eyes, drippy nose and have a new nasal tone ?  Spring brings sunshine, wind, blooming trees, grasses and flowers everywhere–an explosion of color and for some some the not so loved allergic symptoms.   Many over the counter remedies offer temporary relief for the symptoms but do not treat the root cause of the an immune system reacting in overdrive.   Chinese medicine treats allergies (winter molds or spring pollens) by relieving the symptoms and strengthening the immune system in order to minimize allergic reactions with herbal remedies and acupuncture.  (more info listed on the next page) (more…)