"McGill Vigil for Ferguson" by Gerry Lauzon, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Cultivating Peace Within When There is Unrest Without
We interrupt our regularly scheduled chakra series blog with some guerrilla self care this week. Saying that the energies have been intense, as of late, would be an understatement. The energies of social unrest have been culminating, as a result of systemic violence being no longer tolerated. We, as the energetic collective, have not only […]
"154/365 They're Coming To Get You." (cropped) by martinak15, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Why Fear Of Survival Can Be Hazardous To Your Health (The Root Chakra)
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, if you celebrate it! I went on holiday and spent time with family in Pittsburgh for the week. It was nourishing, somewhat relaxing, and a wonderful break from the concrete jungle of New York City! I say it was somewhat relaxing, because much of it entailed helping my […]
The pagoda in my parents' backyard, along with a few traveling altar items. Courtesy of the author.
The One Thing You Can Do To Ground Yourself When Traveling This Holiday Season
If you’re in the U.S., you are likely preparing for some rendition of a Thanksgiving feast. It often becomes the unofficial start of the holiday season, which brings about its own brand of stress: an overextended to-do list, extra errands to run, deadlines to beat, expectations to meet (including your own), and an abundance of […]
"Talk 2 the Hand" by Maryam Abdulghaffar مريم عبدالغفار., used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Why Repressing Your Anger May Be Harmful To Your Health (The Sacral Chakra)
This week, I continue with my chakra series, which explores each chakra, as well as the physical imbalances that can manifest when it’s blocked. In previous posts, I’d covered: Why Not Stepping Into Your Power May Be Hazardous To Your Health (Solar Plexus/Third Chakra) Why Not Trusting Your Intuition Can Be Hazardous To Your Health (Third Eye/Sixth […]
"Power & Equality" by Steve Snodgrass, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Why Not Stepping Into Your Power May Be Hazardous To Your Health (The Solar Plexus Chakra)
Have you ever said, “I just can’t digest that” or “that makes me sick to my stomach”? That knot in your belly may be telling you a lot more than you realize! In a previous post, I wrote, “Why Not Speaking Your Truth Can Be Hazardous To Your Health”, which was all about the Throat/5th Chakra, and […]
"the eyes of Buddha, symbol of peaceful vigilance" (cropped) by nite.twinkler, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Why Not Trusting Your Intuition Can Be Hazardous To Your Health (The Third Eye Chakra)
The only real valuable thing is intuition. -Albert Einstein In one of my previous posts, “Why Not Speaking Your Truth Can Be Hazardous To Your Health”, I explored how suppressing your Throat Chakra (ie. not speaking your truth) can lead to physical imbalances and disorders. It ended up being one of those posts that got shared […]
"224/365 - Dear Flickr, I'm Sick" by Courtney Carmody, , used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
3 Ways To Use Essential Oils When You Have A Cold
Ever since I learned Essential Oil Therapy, based on Chinese Medicine, a few months ago, not only do I regularly create essential oil blends for my patients when they visit (which they love), but I have my own bunch of bottles at home for my own personal concoctions, too! Everyone, and their mom, has been […]
Yours truly performing acupuncture on a patient.
What To Look For In An Acupuncturist Or Reiki Practitioner
Acupuncture and Reiki are both powerful energetic healing modalities, but they are totally unrelated to each other. The reason why I’m bringing the two into this blog post, is because I am both a Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Reiki Master/Teacher practitioner, so relating to both is kinda my thing! When you’re in physical, emotional, or spiritual […]
"Incense" (cropped) by Lefteris Heretakis, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
How To Clear The Energy In Your Living Space
Home should be your safe haven, your safe space, your place of solace, rejuvenation, and calm, right? So, why is it that some of us may not feel exactly “at home” in our home? There are a myriad of reasons why we may not feel necessarily serene in our living space. One reason is because it’s […]
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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