Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
What Does Acupuncture Feel Like?
There are many good feelings from acupuncture such as relaxation, floating, and pain relief There are many positive feelings, albeit …
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Do Acupuncturists Always Use the Same Acupuncture Points?
The acupuncture point prescriptions will differ between patients, but also will change over time within one treatment plan. Acupuncture is …
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How Cold Causes Joint Pain
Winter has arrived, and with it comes the familiar chill in the air that often leaves joints aching and stiff. …
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A Guide to Finding the Best Acupuncturist in New York City
Navigating the search for the perfect acupuncturist in New York City can seem daunting. Unlike searching for the best physician …
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Acupuncture Treats Depression
Acupuncture is a holistic medicine which works to treat both the mind and the body. Acupuncture is very effective at …
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Acupuncture Takes Care of a Back Spasm
I used to have back pain and back spasms on a regular basis. Thanks to acupuncture and tai ji practice …
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Lunch Break Acupuncture
One of the most common questions we hear from new patients is, “Can I get acupuncture during my lunch break?” …
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Open Center Acupressure Class
Ku Shen and Huang qin The introductory class for Acupressure for Self Healing at the New York Open Center is starting next week! Monday …
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Acupressure to stop your eye twitching
Eye twitching is annoying. A fluttering eye will buzz on and off throughout the day causing distraction and frustration. Sometimes, …
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What Makes a Great Acupuncture Treatment
The process of treating back pain with acupuncture, or any pain for that matter, is complex. As an acupuncturist, we have …
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Itch
Itching is an annoying and curious phenomenon. Your body feels an annoying sensation so you irritate the skin by scratching. …
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Acupuncture reduces itch in atopic eczema
Atopic eczema causes profound itching. Often the itching is the first sign of the condition and scratching leads to the …
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Acupuncture and Moxibustion
The Meaning of Zhen Jiu ( 针灸) Acupuncture is not just acupuncture. In fact, the word for acupuncture in Chinese, …
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Treating the Root Cause
I often describe the acupuncture healing process as hitting a “reset switch” in the body. Think of your body as …
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Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a perplexing condition. It can fluctuate without warning—improving or worsening unexpectedly—leaving those who suffer from it searching …
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What Acupuncturists observe in a tongue
Observing the tongue and taking the pulse are two of the most common diagnostic techniques in Chinese medicine. Why look at the …
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Chinese Medicine Pulse
It takes many years for an acupuncturist to develop skills in taking the pulse. A properly trained and skilled acupuncturist …
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Marathon Training Back Pain & Sciatica: A Patient Case Study
Back pain commonly challenges serious athletes, and runners are especially prone to it as mileage builds during training. If you’re …
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Car Accident Back Pain
This is an acupuncture success story sharing how acupuncture helps reduce back pain after a car accident. For a broader …
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Acupuncture for Adult Acne Treatment
While acne is often associated with adolescence, it’s a reality for many adults, especially women, well into their 20s, 30s, …
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Integrative Urology
Integrative medicine is a patient-centered approach to health and wellness that combines the strengths of conventional medical treatment with holistic …
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Treatment of Neck Pain with Acupuncture: Success Stories
Cupping on Upper Back for neck pain In this post, I will wrap up my series on acupuncture for shoulder and …
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Acupuncture Helps Two Moms with Neck and Shoulder Pain: Success Stories
Me and Baby Harry One of the under discussed pains of parenthood is neck pain from baby carrying. Continuing my …
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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 …