Joseph Alban, MS, L.Ac - Alternative Medicine - Holistic Healing - Health/Fitness

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Expert Profile: Joseph Alban, MS, L.Ac

Expertise: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese medical Massage, Qi Gong. Studying acupuncture, Chinese Herbal medicine, and Tui Na (Chinese medical massage) in both the United States and China, I can answer health related questions with solutions from Chinese Medicine. Or I can answer questions about the theory and histroy of Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine is an effective ancient medicine still used today by about one billion people for overcoming Chronic illness and stopping pain.

Experience in the area
Private Practice, New York City, www.AlbanAcupuncture.com: Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Residency, Hunan China: Acupuncture Internship, Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NYC: Touro College, Master's in the Science of Oriental, NYC: Medicine

Organizations
Acufellows: Acupuncture Society of New York

Publications
Acupuncture Today: Acufinder: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation:

Education/Credentials
Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine- Touro College: Certificate- 6 Month Training at the Hunan University of Chinese Mediicne

Past/Present Clients
Pain management and sports medicine, emotional and psychological conditions, infertility, gynecology, men's health, dermatology

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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Chinese medicine's oldest book, called the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic, written over 2500 years ago, outlines the majority of the theory. It is a powerful therapy for long lasting healing because it treats both the root cause of a disease and the symptoms. Rooted in the tradition is an idea that emotional, psychological, and physical well-being are all inextricably linked.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Although Chinese medicine and acupuncture has been used for over 3000 years in clinical practice, in the USA, it is still the new kid on the block. Some people view it as hocus pocus, however this medicine has a powerful track record for treating illness.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? To help bring acupuncture and Chinese medicine from "Alternative" medicine to a wider population. One main way to do this is teaching self care techniques such as self acupressure, exercises, and common use of Chinese herbs for cooking and teas.

What do you like about this subject? Chinese medicine is thousands of years old, but it is still a powerful technique for healing today. Chinese medicine has it's own vocabulary of health and wellness, diagnosis, and treatment which includes acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage), and lifestyle choices such as exercises and food choices.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 460
Knowledge	9.93 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	10.0 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.67 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		3
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		51

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/20/08
10	10	10	10	09/23/08
10	10	5	10	07/04/08
10	10	10	10	04/29/08
10	10	10	10	04/03/08

User Comments

Thanks Joe. I will try acupuncture. They tell me this is in the genes as some of my relation have it, but it is in the hands and mine is in the
(Louise Luecke on 10/20/08)

thank you so much!
(David on 09/23/08)

fast and complete response. thank you
(Samuel on 04/29/08)

Joseph, I can't say how impressed with the time and detail you shared. Thank you. Am always open to alternative methods and new things, in the hope I
(Mike on 04/03/08)

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Recent Answers from Joseph Alban, MS, L.Ac

2008-10-20 orthostatic essential tremors: Hello Louise, Thank you for the question. Your balance must be a challenge for you. I would recommend trying to find a tai chi or qi gong class. Tai chi and qi gong are slow moving exercises...

2008-06-30 ear pressure: Hi James, I believe acupuncture can help your situation. In Chinese medicine, acupuncture addresses imbalances that cause illnesses. Through correcting the imbalance, the body is able to heal itself...

2008-06-06 Lipomas: Hello Abhi, Thank you for your question. I understand your frustration with the Lipoma. It is hard for me to saw without seeing you. Chinese medicine works by correcting imbalances in the body...

2008-04-02 Prostatitis: Hi Michael, Thanks for your question. Prostatitis can be very frustrating to deal with. Chinese medicine and acupuncture can be very helpful for prostatitis, I see a lot of it in my clinic with...

2008-03-15 Help With Finding Out What Could Be Causing My Bad Breath and Other Symptoms: Hello Kim, Thank you for your question. Chronic bad breath can be very had to deal with. Chinese medicine works to balance your body. Most diseases are caused by imbalances. Chinese medicine...