Women At Risk With Breast Cancer: Can Acupuncture Help?
Actually, acupuncture can, and does, provide relief to those suffering with the after affects of chemotherapy and radiation from breast cancer. Did you know that acupuncture, according to the National Cancer Society: Alleviates symptoms such as hot flashes (often a side effect of cancer treatment)? Increases the body’s immune system to assist in quicker healing […]
Of Hapa-Ness & The Unlikelihood of Pinhead
First of all, thanks to everyone who checked out my Chinese New Year Post last week. It sure helps that it was Freshly Pressed! Hopefully, everyone’s been able to take part in the festivities in town. Here, in New York City, there have been a few events going on, especially in Chinatown. Now, for those […]
Reading an audience member's tongue with my mini flashlight!
Examining Tongues At My Presentation
Amidst the frigid cold that gripped New York City this past Sunday, I made it to beautiful ZoraSpace, a fertile art space located in the heart of Park Slope, and site of my “Creating Heart-Centered Wellness” presentation/talk. The Founder & Director, Zohreh Shayesteh, who was wonderfully warm and accommodating, is herself an artist. My friend, Zohra […]
"40/365 " by Sarah Buckley, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
“Creating Heart-Centered Wellness”: Talk in Brooklyn 1/23/11
In Chinese Medicine, the Heart stores the Spirit, and connects us to ourselves and those around us. When the Heart is healthy, that connection is strong, we interrelate with the world in positive, healthy, and appropriate ways, and we’re able to express warmth, communicate effectively, blood flow is regulated, and sleep is rejuvenating. When it […]
"28/365 - Sick day" by Becky Worthington, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Tools For Overcoming the Common Cold
If you’re anywhere in the New York City area, you’ve probably been noticing that many folks have succumbed to the most recent wave of the common cold. And as much as the hardened New Yorker mystique may intrigue, we are actually a very sociable and friendly people (wink)! Hence, how quickly colds spread. I, […]
Alcantara Acupuncture Featured In Zinester’s Guide to NYC
Zinester’s Guide to NYC, hot off the presses, and published by Ayun Halliday (of East Village Inky zine fame) features Alcantara Acupuncture! I used to publish the zine, Bamboo Girl, for 10 years. (FYI, a zine is a self-published magazine usually focusing on a theme, music scene, social issues, or can be purely personal. Mine […]
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Covering Colleague’s Practice for the Holidays at SACHR
Hi folks! I’m looking forward to helping out my colleague at the Sanctuary of St. Anne’s Corner for Harm Reduction (SACHR) in the Bronx. For 5 days this month, starting tomorrow, I’ll be covering his practice, while he’s in Puerto Rico. I’ll be doing a lot of auricular (ear) acupuncture, and some full body treatments. And […]
Checking Out Bust’s Craftacular
I just came back from attending Bust Magazine’s Craftacular, which had taken place at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea earlier today. Back in my other life, I was editor of Bamboo Girl Zine (a zine is an independently published magazine, this one I’d done for 10 years, exploring the intersections of sex, race, and gender, […]
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Post-Trunk Show
I had a great time at Janet Jewelry’s trunk show last week! Amidst the sushi, wine, and very popular Japanese chicken wings, I got to check out some gorgeous handmade earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, and chat with new folks about what I do. I’d met some pretty interesting people who talked about what they would […]
"MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!" by Luz Adriana Villa, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Alcantara Acupuncture Cross-Promotion With Janet Jewelry!
Welcome to my first ever post for Alcantara Acupuncture! My name is Margarita Alcantara, and, as you can see in my “About Me” section, I’m an acupuncturist based in New York City. I wanted to create this blog to keep everyone informed of upcoming events my practice or myself will be involved in, as well […]
Welcome to the Alcantara Acupuncture & Healing Arts! Here you will find the most recent updates on my adventures as an urban Licensed Acupuncturist Reiki Master/Teacher, and Medicine Woman in New York City, as well as wellness tips to soothe the soul, live more vibrantly, and cultivate wholeness and balance. Enjoy the blog, and please say hello!
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