Category Archives: Health

Chinese Herbalism Part II: Medicine Made for You

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Janet Lee

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 … Continue reading →

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Chinese Herbs: Fact and Fiction

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Janet Lee

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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Strengthening Immunity With Traditional Chinese Medicine

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Janet Lee

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 … Continue reading →

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Heritage Now Offers Telemedicine

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Janet Lee

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 … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture: Your Ally Against Shingles Pain

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Janet Lee

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

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Janet Lee

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 … Continue reading →

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Happy Year of the Pig

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Janet Lee

We’re out of the dog house and into the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac cycle. February 19 marks the Chinese lantern festival, the finale in the New Year’s festivities. It’s a celebration indeed, as the Earth Pig … Continue reading →

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Cosmetic Acupuncture: More than Skin Deep

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Janet Lee

When it comes to enhancing the appearance, there are two major avenues — natural and otherwise. “Otherwise” includes botox, fillers and, of course, surgery. While some fillers are relatively harmless long-term, none of these techniques actually improves the health. Acupuncture … Continue reading →

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Rain or Shine: How the Weather Affects Your Health

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Janet Lee

If you live in North or South Carolina, you know the recent weather has been influencing our lives in a major way. In Chinese Medicine terms, weather has a strong effect on our physiology as well. Whether it’s a passing … Continue reading →

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New Location!

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Janet Lee

Come check us out at our new location! Heritage Acupuncture & Wellness moved into a new office last month, and it’s working out great! We now share offices with Dr. David Leidich, D.C., who is planning some exciting new treatments … Continue reading →

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