June 2, 2011

Joseph Alban, L.Ac.

Preventing Montezuma’s Revenge with Chinese Herbs

Chinese herbs for digestion Anything with the word “revenge” can’t be good. Commonly called Montezuma’s revenge, traveler’s diarrhea is a …

May 18, 2011

Joseph Alban, L.Ac.

Chinese herbs for Altitude Sickness

Condor at Canyon de Colca Peru was our first high altitude trip. In Peru, we went to the Canyon del …

April 21, 2011

Joseph Alban, L.Ac.

While acne is often associated with adolescence, it’s a reality for many adults, especially women, well into their 20s, 30s, …

July 26, 2010

Joseph Alban, L.Ac.

In New York City we have already had a number of heat advisories this July. It is important to stay …

July 19, 2010

Joseph Alban, L.Ac.

As the summer heat intensifies, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) guides us toward cooling foods and teas to balance the hot …

February 11, 2010

Joseph Alban, L.Ac.

In 2009-2010 I completed a fellowship at Mount Sinai hospital in New York City researching Chinese herbal therapies for asthma …

September 23, 2009

Joseph Alban, L.Ac.

Acupuncture isn’t just about needles—it’s a dynamic blend of ancient therapies that work together to awaken your body’s natural healing …

June 1, 2009

Joseph Alban, L.Ac.

Next week I am going to Mexico, and in addition to being very excited. I am preparing for my trip …

March 5, 2009

Joseph Alban, L.Ac.

After sitting down at my computer for a few hours I often notice a nagging pain in my neck. More …

February 10, 2009

Joseph Alban, L.Ac.

In Chinese Medicine there are two main ways to prevent getting the flu. The first is to boost your immune system. The …

January 22, 2009

Joseph Alban, L.Ac.

In my last post about home remedies for colds I shared some of the best tips like gargling with salt water and …