Category Archives: Pain

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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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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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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Considering Acupuncture? Read these Myths and Myth-Busters

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Janet Lee

    Acupuncture has recently received a lot of attention as an excellent alternative to prescription painkillers, especially with the Veteran Administration’s successful use of Chinese medicine to combat dependence on opioid drugs. Is acupuncture right for you? Even though preventative … Continue reading →

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