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Moxibustion, or moxa for short, is a technique used by acupuncturists to warm an acupuncture point, needle or an area of the body by burning an herb called mugwort (artemisia vulgaris) over or on the skin. Indirect moxa describes the use of a moxa pole that looks like a cigar and, when lit, glows like…

Research has shown that acupuncture can be an effective tool to treat and manage all kinds of pain. 

Are your hormones running your life?  Read on to find out how acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can ease the symptoms of PMS and PMDD.

Suggested reading for anyone interested in how Chinese medicine may be used to treat influenza.

What can you do with a diagnosis of “unexplained infertility”?  Read more to learn what Chinese medicine has to offer.  Sign up for a free monthly e-newsletter about acupuncture and Chinese Medicine or use the online scheduling system to make an appointment with Jewel Permut, Lic Ac today!

How to use acupuncture to maintain wellness.

Article about treating menstrual cramps with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

Information on Jewel Permut, Lic Ac’s fertility workshop.

In the midst of the healthcare reform debate, we need to ask ourselves how acupuncture will fit into a new plan.

Why I’m inspired to run and why you should be inspired too.

Report on the new evidence showing acupuncture is an effective treatment for back pain. Sign up for Jewel Permut’s monthly e-newsletter or use the online scheduling system to make an appointment today!

Wondering how to get the most out of treatment?  Begin with cultivating a little patience.

The fine print:  common side effects of acupuncture treatment include an overall sense of well-being, improved circulation and immune response, better quality sleep and lower blood pressure.

How to safely and effectively use acupuncture while you are pregnant.

Anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion. However, when a person regularly feels disproportionate levels of anxiety, it might become a medical disorder. Anxiety disorders form a category of mental health diagnoses that lead to excessive nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worry. These disorders alter how a person processes emotions and behaves, also causing physical…