Category Archives: Chronic pain

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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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