Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Harmonizing the Microbiome: The Power of Acupuncture in Gut Health
People do not think of acupuncture healing effects as primariliy through the microbiome. Yet, there has been a lot of …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
People do not think of acupuncture healing effects as primariliy through the microbiome. Yet, there has been a lot of …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Spring is a time of growth and rebirth. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring is associated with the Wood element …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
A key way acupuncture works is to influence the autonomic nervous systems, which is responsible for many bodily functions. In …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncturists are obsessed with circulation. And for good reason. Improving circulation is central to acupuncture’s ability to heal the body. …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture can help runners treat injuries and recover quicker. Also, it addresses the whole person, reducing both physical and mental stress …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture is an ancient medical practice used for many centuries as a natural solution to improve your sex drive. A …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture can help prevent type 2 diabetes in patients with pre-diabetes, according to current research. Prediabetes, defined by blood glucose …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture has long been recognized as an effective treatment for tension headaches. In my practice, I’ve seen firsthand the benefits …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
A new study shows again that acupuncture is a powerful technique to reduce pain and inflammation in chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS).
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncturists have long been against the use of ice for muscles soreness and repair of an injury. This is because of the idea that the cold literally gets into our joints and slows the circulation.
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
The weather is warming up, and we’re getting outside more to enjoy ourselves and start training. With the time of …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture has a long track record of treating the severe pain associated with cancer. A new acupuncture study at MSKCC …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
It is now well known that COVID-19 virus risks not only becoming severely ill with pneumonia, but COVID-19 also may …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS), is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can significantly affect one’s quality of life. …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
During these trying times, we at Alban Acupuncture hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. As always, the …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Essential oils, extracted from various parts of plants, are used in traditional Chinese medicine to balance vital energy (Qi) and …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Trigger points are tight bands of muscle fibers and connective tissues which can cause intense pain and dysfunction. This pain …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture is an obvious choice for patients with atopic eczema because it is safe and has been used for skin …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture works by stimulating the body to heal itself. This is accomplished by identifying and addressing imbalances within the body …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Does acupuncture hurt? No, acupuncture does not usually hurt when performed by a trained acupuncturists. There are many feelings associated …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
“I used to think that acupuncture was hocus pocus. But now I am happy I tried,” a once skeptical now …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Traditional Chinese Medicine has a long history of promoting longevity and anti-aging therapies. Recently, research shows that Chinese medicine therapies …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Back pain is one of the most common ailments for people to stay home from work and miss school. The …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Many people believe acupuncture is mysterious. It’s not. Acupuncture is practical. Billions of people around the world use acupuncture …