Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
An Effective Acupressure Point for Menstrual Cramps
Acupressure can be easily used to reduce menstrual cramps and symptoms of PMS. Menstrual cramps are mostly related to qi …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupressure for Eyestrain
Here in New York City, eye strain in a major problem. We’re always staring at our computer screens or phones. …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Computers, Stress, and Eye Strain
Modern life brings many benefits, and also some problems. A recent report showed that the percentage of people with near …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Reset Your System: Long Lasting Effect of Chinese Medicine
In 2009-2010 I completed a fellowship at Mount Sinai hospital in New York City researching Chinese herbal therapies for asthma …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture for Stress and Depression
Inflammation contributes to all sorts of diseases, mental and physical. It makes you to feel crappy when you are sick …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Stress, Depression, and Inflammation
The connecting between stress, depression and anxiety has been known for a long time. Of course, stress has a negative …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Foods You Should Eat
There was recently a great article on Well, a NYTimes Healthblog. It is about 11 foods people should be eating, but …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for Winter Eczema: A Success Story
Eczema is often worse in the winter because of the dry air. But some people only get eczema in the …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Lowering Your Cholesterol Naturally, Part 2
Cholesterol is a serious problem which many people are faced with. In this post I will describe the what I …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
How I used Chinese Medicine to Lower My Cholesterol, Naturally
A couple years ago on during my routine check up I had a bit of a surprise when I got …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture Therapies: Moxibustion, Cupping, and Gua Sha
Acupuncture isn’t just about needles—it’s a dynamic blend of ancient therapies that work together to awaken your body’s natural healing …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
How Acupuncture Works: Channels and Points
Acupuncture points and meridians are a core idea within acupuncture theory. Understanding these concepts is essential for anyone interested in …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture Stimulates the Body to Heal Itself
Acupuncture believes in the body’s power to heal itself. As acupuncturists, we remove the imbalances that are keeping you from …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture and Cupping for an Acute Injury
These last six weeks have been monsoon season here in New York City. Everything was soaked, soggy, and slippery. And …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Electroacupuncture Works for Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) is a complex condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, manifesting in a variety of …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Better Habits for Better Sleep
In my last post, I wrote about how acupuncture can treat insomnia. But there are also a lot of things you …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture Cure for the Insomniac Nation
Sleep. We are supposed to spend one third of our lives sleeping. But for many people, that’s a lot easier …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Chinese herbs for traveling
Next week I am going to Mexico, and in addition to being very excited. I am preparing for my trip …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Summertime Eight Treasure Tea
In my last post, I discussed Chinese medicinal recipes for Summer. This post covers a seasonal tea which helps keep you healthy …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Chinese Medicinal Recipies for Summer
As the sun blazes and temperatures soar, our bodies instinctively crave foods that can help us stay cool and hydrated. …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Herbal Soup Tonic
In Chinese medicine, the sum of the whole is more powerful than the parts. Often herbs are combined together which …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
10 Ways to Prevent Neck and Shoulder Pain
I treat many people with neck and shoulder pain. Acupuncture is very effective for treating neck pain. After the pain has been reduced, …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Chinese Medicine Health Practices
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are focused on preventing illness not just treatment of disease. Over the thousands of years of …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
A Rainy Day Ginger Beef Soup
Yesterday was really April Showers here in New York City. I was soaked to the bone when I got home …