Gathering The Energies Of Fall Series: Part III: The Spirit
Happy October, everyone! It’s my favorite month, which has two wonderful events, AOM (Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine) Day on October 24th, and Halloween on October 31st. I’m thinking of a great way to honor both days, so make sure to stay tuned on how to get involved! I’m especially referring to October 24th, since I’ll […]
Gathering The Energies Of Fall Series: Part II: The Mind
With last week’s Harvest Full Moon, Venus/Saturn/Node conjunction, and the more recent activities of Pluto (which brings to light all of that which is broken) and the Fall Equinox, many of us have had a lot of cosmic action going on, especially involving addressing and releasing things that no longer serve us. It has been a […]
How Chinese Medicine Can Boost Energy
Margarita’s article, 5 Ways Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help Energize You, was published on MindBodyGreen.com. What are five things you can do to harvest your energies with Traditional Chinese Medicine? Check out her article to find out! Copyright © 2013 by Alcantara Acupuncture & Healing Arts. All rights reserved. You may quote, copy, […]
"Sunflowers" by John Morgan, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Gathering The Energies Of Fall Series: Part I: The Body
With the Harvest Full Moon just 3 days away in the Western Hemisphere, Labor Day has come and gone (and people are still wearing white, ¡qué horror!), families are getting ready to send their children to school, teachers are getting ready to teach them, temperatures have started to drop, Duane Reade has already started their […]
Official Launch Of Alcantara Acupuncture’s First YouTube Channel Video!
I have been a busy bee this summer, part of which was brainstorming videos to create for you! I wanted to showcase the fabulosity of Acupuncture, Reiki, and all things holistically healing – the reclaiming of wholeness through Body, Mind, and Spirit – and give you an idea of my approach to wellness. It would […]
Giving Ourselves Permission To Relax During Transition
I can see it already – Labor Day is now behind us, and we are soon closing our doors on Summer, and getting prepared for Fall clothes, kids going to school, obnoxious (but amusing) Staples television commercials of parents shopping for their children’s school supplies with glee. Is it really time for us to put […]
"Punchi pensive"by Indi Samarajiva, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
How To Make Healthy Decisions: On Fear, Trust, Expression, And The Gall Bladder
We have been collectively doing much inner work – shifting our consciousness, paying attention to our bodies and what they are telling us (usually because distress, pain, or dis-ease has arisen), lots of strong releasing of what no longer works for us (which we will be continuing to do on a large scale), and now […]
Why We Are All Superheroes: On Activating DNA And Owning Our Gifts
“In short, superheroes balance the forces of light and dark, rage and serenity, and the sacred and the profane within themselves and from it forge an identity that is powerful and purposeful.” ― Deepak Chopra, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes: Harnessing Our Power to Change the World Why are we so intrigued by superheroes and superheroines? […]
"Love will tear us apart." by Marta Starbucks, , used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
5 Proactive Things You Can Do When Loved Ones Sabotage Their Own Health And Power
“Where there is pain, there is no free flow. If there is free flow, there is no pain.” – Chinese Proverb We have all been shifting so drastically, and some people are able to hold onto the reins and do their best to keep up, while others may simply choose to let go of the […]
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How The Complexion Is Related To The Heart In Chinese Medicine
“The heart has its own language. The heart knows a hundred thousand ways to speak.” – Rumi Your face can say a thousand words, without even opening your mouth. As a Chinese Medicine practitioner, not only am I listening to what you want to address during a session, but I am also observing the bigger picture. […]
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