Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
5 Things You Should Do (at Home) to Improve Your Digestion
Digestive health is fundamental to feeling good, staying energized, and preventing illness. When digestion is compromised, it can lead to …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Practical Acupuncture
Many people believe acupuncture is mysterious. It’s not. Acupuncture is practical. Billions of people around the world use acupuncture …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupressure For Self Healing is Back at the Open Center
The introductory class for Acupressure for Self Healing at the New York Open Center is on Monday November 5th 2012 at 6pm. Interested …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
All About Acupressure
Acupressure is the massage of acupressure points and channels. I often use acupressure and tui na (Chinese medical massage) combined …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupressure for constipation
Constipation is an all too common issue causing discomfort, pain, frustration, and stress. (1) Digestion is central to health and …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupressure Class Tonight
My class Acupressure for Self Healing at the New York Open Center starts Tonight, Monday, June 6th. Register here at the The New York …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Learn Acupressure for Headaches, Digestive Problems, Cramps, and More
Interested in learning more about how you can use acupressure to relieve headaches, menstrual cramps, digestive problems, and improve overall …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Five Things I am Doing For My Allergies
This week my spring allergies kicked in big time. Sneezing, runny nose, itchy throat, congestion, and a headache. All this …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Integrative Urology
Integrative medicine is a patient centered approach to health and wellness that incorporates the best of both traditional medical systems …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Hum Your Sinus Headache Away
Sinus Headaches cause pain and stress. Can humming help your sinus headache? Yes, it looks like it. I was super …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
3 Reasons Acupressure Works for Neck and Shoulder Pain
Acupuncture and acupressure go hand in hand for treating neck and shoulder pain. Acupressure, also called Tui Na, is a type …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Phenomenal Acupressure for Back Pain
Acupressure is a technique of rubbing specific acupressure points to relieve pain. There are a number of very power acupressure points that …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture Meridians that Treat Headaches
One way that acupuncture and acupressure work for reducing migraines and headaches is by treating pain along specific acupuncture channels …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupressure for a Kid with a Headache
Last week I was over the in laws’ place in Queens for dinner. It was hot and humid. After we …
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.
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.
The Theory Behind Acupuncture
Acupuncture is much more than a simple needle. The theory of acupuncture, and it’s applications, is what really makes it …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupressure for Insomnia, Jet Lag, and Relaxation
Acupressure is a technique of rubbing specific acupuncture points. Specific ones can be super relaxing and help you sleep. Because you …
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.
Seasonal Allergies in New York City
New Yorkers love springtime. Winter hibernation is over and we are instantly out enjoying the parks and the city. But …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Five Essential Stretches for Neck Pain
After sitting down at my computer for a few hours I often notice a nagging pain in my neck. More …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Amazing Acupressure for Cramps, Stomach Problems, and Energy
Stomach 36 (ST 36) is one of the most important and commonly used acupuncture points. The Chinese is Zu San Li, meaning literally …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture for Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. Everyone gets them from time to time, but in some it …