How To Stop The Glorification Of Busy
Recently, I shared Project Happiness’ image on my Facebook page that read, “Stop the glorification of busy”. The caption read, “NOTHING….is becoming rare and precious. Everything is hype, noise, desire, desperation, speed and greed. We in the modern world are good at ‘doing,’ but anemic at ‘being.’ Entertainment, busy-ness, texting while walking or even driving…’Efficiency’ […]
"love & hate" by *_Abhi_*, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
5 Ways Your Words Impact What You Manifest
Firstly, I’d like to welcome all of my subscribers, who have officially been transferred from my previous blog to my new one. Sadly, all of the accumulated Likes over the years cannot be transferred (talk about the strong “letting go” energies of the Grand Cross), so feel free to re-Like any articles you have enjoyed […]
A new season, a new look at Alcantara Acupuncture & Healing Arts!
Welcome To The Official Launching Of The New Website!
Earlier this week, on Wednesday evening, I launched the brand spanking, revamped Alcantara Acupuncture & Healing Arts website! I thought it fitting that it was the day after the blood red Total Lunar Eclipse, when the transformational energies are in action. After a few years at my previous website, I’ve finally upgraded it to one […]
Top 5 Signs That You Are Fighting Yourself
April energies are running high, and they continue to rise as we head towards our first eclipse of the month, a total lunar eclipse, on April 15th. We’ll also have a solar eclipse on April 28th. And, in between these two powerful eclipses is a Grand Cross configuration on April 23rd, when Uranus, Jupiter, Mars, […]
A delicious bowl of my Happy Soup.
Bok Choy, Shiitake Mushroom, Ginger Root “Happy Soup”: Recipe To Build Qi, The Immune System, And Improve Digestion
Growing up, I’ve always enjoyed the delicious, tangy taste of various Asian soups. One of them included baby bok choy, mushrooms, and ginger. I’ve made many soups in the past, but, for whatever reason, I’ve only ventured into making this one when I saw the recipe on MindBodyGreen. Frankly, I was rather nervous to cook it. […]
"belly button" (cropped) by misselejane, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
When Healers Get Fibroids: Part III: 8 Ways To Heal Body, Mind, And Spirit After Laparoscopic Myomectomy
Thank you for the wonderful feedback on my two previous blog posts, “When Healers Get Fibroids: Part II: My Recovery After Laparoscopic Myomectomy”, which documented my experience immediately after laparoscopic myomectomy, and, “When Healers Get Fibroids (Or: Honoring How We Birth Our Ideas Into The World)”, which talked about my discovery of fibroids, and on my […]
"Hair hair hair" by Sodanie Chea, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
How Acupuncture Helps You Love Your Locks
Many folks may be familiar with the fantabulous benefits of acupuncture to relieve musculoskeletal pain, digestive issues, promote fertility, and for stress management. But, did you know that acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can assist you in keeping your hair on your head, as well as promoting hair growth? In Chinese Medicine, the Kidneys manifest in […]
"Mouthing off" by db Photography | Demi-Brooke" , used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Owning Our Feminine Voice: Turning Our Weakness Into Our Greatest Strength
“I write for those women who do not speak, for those who do not have a voice because they were so terrified, because we are taught to respect fear more than ourselves. We’ve been taught that silence would save us, but it won’t.” – Audre Lorde Yesterday, I received an email from a dear patient […]
"Castor plant" by Randy Read, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
How To Make A Castor Oil Pack: For Menstrual Cramps, Detoxing, Fibroids, and Muscle Pain
When my patients experience menstrual cramps, not only do I serve up some delicious acupuncture, but I highly recommend castor oil packs! Castor oil packs are effective for relieving all kinds of physical pain (menstrual cramps, muscular and joint pain, arthritis), detoxing organs (especially the liver), and addressing fibroids (including fibroid pain and shrinking them), […]
"'I am deliberate and afraid of nothing.' - Audre Lorde " (cropped) by Aaron Muszalski, used with permission under CC BY 2.0. Source.
Daring To Be Powerful When Revisiting Our Past
“When I dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” – Audre Lorde Other than being a wise quote from a wonderful warrior woman poet, Audre Lorde, whose birthday I honor today, this quote helps us realize […]
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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