Spring is all about nourishing and supporting the body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is associated with liver and gallbladder, which not only store and purify the blood but also govern muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments.
Supportive Tips:
Topical castor oil packs (from January edition) – for circulation and lymphatic support.
Eat more – beets, garlic/onions/leeks/shallots, broccoli/cauliflower/Brussel sprouts/cabbage, turmeric, rosemary, ginger, apple, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar
Try yoga, pilates, tai qi or meditation. Combining breath work with movement will improve oxygenation, help to release unwanted emotions, and improve blood flow to nourish the tendons, muscles and joints.

RAPID NeuroFascial Reset is a new soft tissue, movement-based therapeutic technique that addresses the central nervous system’s role in alleviating tension and restrictions within muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Every session is a combination of examination and treatment. The RAPID provider uses his/her hands to evaluate the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Hypersensitive areas are treated by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements, providing almost instant relief from many conditions/health issues like headaches/migraines, shoulder pain, sciatica, back pain, plantar fasciitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Get back to your active self!

Embracing the Second Half of Life
Remember to Live discusses the importance of living your life now, and “remembering to live” by keeping your priorities clearly before you and using your time, talent, energy, and material resources accordingly. When we face the fact that life is not limitless, it clarifies our vision and intention. We stop putting things off for “someday.” None of us can escape life experiences like aging, illness, loss, or death. Do we deal with those reminders with fear and trepidation or with a desire to learn the lessons they have to teach and to continue growing through our encounters with them?

If your name is randomly drawn as the monthly contest winner, you are able to choose from one of the local businesses listed below, where you can claim your prize package of either a product or service provided by that business.

Thai massage is thought to have been developed by Buddhist monks in Thailand 2,500 years ago, and people around the world still seek its benefits today. These benefits include: 1) Improving posture and body alignment by relaxing the muscles. 2) Improving breathing by encouraging slower, deeper breaths. 3) Reducing stress and anxiety by using deep stretches and gentle pressure on energy lines. 4) Increasing circulation by using movement to increase blood flow. 5) Increasing flexibility and range of motion through specific stretching. 6) Relieving muscle tension and soreness by working on muscles, connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and joints.