Author: Janet Lee

  • Not All Pain is the Same

    What Your Body is Trying To Tell You When it Hurts Being in pain is not unlike being hangry  (hungry + angry)  — you’re not in the mood to reason and you just want it to stop. While that’s understandable. there’s a lot to unpack when it comes to pain. And the more you know,…

  • Announcing Purigenex Collagen Facial

    If you think all collagen masks are the same, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn about the medical and cosmetic breakthrough that is Purigenex.  This one-of-a-kind mask was formulated in Korean labs to heal burn wounds by regenerating skin cells. At Heritage Acupuncture, we just added the Purigenex Collagen Facial to our skincare menu. The…

  • Chinese Herbalism Part II: Medicine Made for You

    Anyone who has ever owned a home knows you need more in your toolbox than a screwdriver. You might need a broom, drill or drywall to maintain your home. Your body is even more complex, and it’ll take a full toolbox to meet its needs and challenges throughout your life. By now you’re accustomed to…

  • Microneedling — Gentle, Rejuvenating and now On Sale!

    Microneedling Special: Experience our gentle andcomprehensive collagen induction therapy. Microneedling Heritage-style is not only extremely gentle, but also a thorough boost to your skin’s health and appearance.  Microneedling helps improve the appearance of: •Fine lines and wrinkles•Enlarged pores•Acne scars•Discoloration•Uneven skin tone•Stretch marksEach microneedling session includes LED light and a customized collagen serum. You’ll be ready to…

  • Chinese Herbs: Fact and Fiction

    If your acupuncturist has ever prescribed a Chinese herbal formula, you probably wondered about the unfamiliar ingredient names, not to mention the interesting smell and taste.   Although patients often don’t know the ingredients of their pharmaceutical prescriptions, it’s natural to be curious about foreign words and flavors. If you’re new to herbal medicine, your only…

  • Microneedling Now Available at Heritage Acupuncture

    We are happy to announce our new offering at Heritage Acupuncture — microneedling or collagen induction therapy.  With microneedling, you can expect a reduction of wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, scars and large pores. You’ll notice an increase in skin firmness, tightness and overall health and circulation. The best part is, microneedling safely enhances collagen without…

  • Strengthening Immunity With Traditional Chinese Medicine

    Now that the globe is in the midst of a pandemic, immunity is more important than ever. The reality is, your immunity has always been essential to your health and longevity. Thankfully, strengthening your immune system is something you can control. Although COVID-19 is a highly contagious and potentially dangerous virus, you are not helpless…

  • Heritage Now Offers Telemedicine

    Heritage now offers Traditional Chinese Medicine from the comfort of your own home in the form of telemedicine. Now that many of us are staying home, this option removes the stress and time of travel to a medical office. With telemedicine consultations via videoconferencing, we can address health concerns as general as stress relief or…

  • Acupuncture: Your Ally Against Shingles Pain

     Anyone who has ever experienced the pain of shingles, or the herpes zoster virus, can attest to the excruciating pain of the condition. The most common cause of chronic nerve pain, shingles affects one out of every three people in the United States. In fact, more than one million cases are diagnosed every year.  …

  • No Need to Suffer: Why You Don’t Need to Live with Chronic Pain

    If you have a chronic health problem, whether it’s pain or a digestive issue, you’ve most likely made the rounds from your primary care M.D., specialist physician and physical therapist. You might have tried supplements or stretches. Somewhere along the way a friend suggested acupuncture.   As is often the case, acupuncture may be a…

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