Shining A Little Brighter!
The weather is getting a little warmer, the sun is shining a bit brighter, and new beginnings are all around. It can be challenging to put into words the feelings we get when we sense a warm breeze, the air smells like blooming flowers, and the season starts to deepen our bonds with the environment and the world around us.
“Spring is a true reconstructionist.” ~ Henry Timrod
Functional Medicine Online Courses
Now Available Anytime!
Take advantage of all our Sparkle Health Courses ~ learn whenever it suits you.
Each course is carefully constructed and thoughtful presented by Dr. Elisa Mercuro, DO, Certified in Obesity Medicine, and Functional Medicine Certified Doctor.
These comprehensive courses explore numerous subjects. Sparkle Health frequently introduces courses, so once you finish these, be sure to check for new additions. Walk away with the understanding needed to make healthy lifestyle adjustments.
Dealing With Seasonal Allergies?
Relief for Pressure & Sinus Headaches!
By Gina Toce, LMT, NH#7888, Reiki Master, Certified IET® Master Instructor
‘Tis the season …. season for allergies! (It is for me anyways) Anyone else? Some days, I swear, the pressure behind my sinuses is so bad, I can hardly open my eyes! So why am I, a massage therapist, writing to you about allergies? It’s simple, massage can help!
Did you know that one of the biggest benefits of massage is that it helps increase your blood circulation? It sure does. With that increase in blood circulation, it gives relief for migraines and sinus headaches. And specifically with Lymphatic Massage, my intent is to break up any blockages and your lymphatic fluid is encouraged to move along its intended pathways. This helps your lymphatic system do its job, unassisted. What is one of the primary jobs of your Lymphatic system? If you are shouting out . . .
Live Online ~ Mighty Mitochondria & Aging
Optimize Energy Production In Your Body!
Online Event Date: April, 30th (6-7PM)
Investment: $10
Topic Overview:
Join Dr. Elisa Mercuro, DO, in a live online discussion about the little powerhouses in your cells ~ the mitochondria and how they play an important role in energy production of course, but also, with your metabolism and aging in general. Turns out many chronic diseases are impacted by tiredness and inefficiencies in our mitochondrial function . . .
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Metabolism Boost Daily Drink
Enjoy This Metabolism Boost Every Day!
This recipe is PACKED with ingredients that are not only known to help boost your metabolism, but also improve energy levels, decrease bloating, and boost your immune system.
Here are the 5 must-have ingredients in this metabolism booster:
LEMON JUICE
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
GINGER
CINNAMON
CAYENNE PEPPER
This drink is meant to steep overnight. Try for a Sunday night so you can pour a glass every morning of the week, just before breakfast.
Ingredients
1 piece ginger (4-inch piece), more if desired
5 cups filtered water
1 stick cinnamon . . .
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What Patients Have To Say
Special Days In April
Mark Your Calendars
April 2025 Holidays & Monthly Celebrations
National Card and Letter Writing Month
Global Astronomy Month
International Guitar Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Lawn and Garden Month
National Frog Month
National Humor Month – Spread a little laughter!
National Kite Month
Pecan Month
Poetry Month
Records and Information Management Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month
April Weekly Events
First Week of the Month – Library Week
First Week of the Month – Read a Road Map Week
Second Week of the Month – Garden Week
Third Week – Organize Your Files Week
Third Week of the Month – Medical Labs Week
Fourth Week – Administrative Assistants Week
Fourth Week – National Karaoke Week
April Special Days
April 1, April Fool’s Day, International Fun at Work
April 2, Children’s Book Day, Nat. Walking Day,
Reconciliation Day
April 3, Find a Rainbow Day, World Party Day
April 4, Hug a Newsman Day, National Walk to Work Day, School Librarian Day
April 5, Nat. Dandelion Day, Read a Road Map Day
April 6, California Poppy Day, National Tartan Day
April 7, World Health Day
April 8, Draw a Picture of a Bird Day
April 9, Winston Churchill Day
April 10, Golfer’s Day, National Farm Animals Day, National Siblings Day
April 11, Barbershop Quartet Day, Eight Track Tape Day, National Pet Day
April 12, Passover begins at sundown, Walk on Your Wild Side Day
April 13, International Plant Appreciation Day, National Peach Cobbler Day, Palm Sunday, Scrabble Day
April 14, Ex Spouse Day, International Moment of Laughter Day, Look up at the Sky Day, National Dolphin Day, National Pecan Day, Reach as High as You Can Day
April 15, Income Taxes Due, Take a Wild Guess Day, Titanic Remembrance Day, World Art Day
April 16, Mushroom Day, National Librarian Day, National Orchid Day, Stress Awareness Day
April 17, Herbalist Day, International Haiku Poetry Day, National High Five Day
April 18, Good Friday
April 19, Husband Appreciation Day, National Garlic Day, National Hanging Out Day, Record Store Day, World Circus Day
April 20, Easter Sunday, Volunteer Recognition Day, Chinese Language Day
April 21, Kindergarten Day, Patriot’s Day
April 22, Earth Day (U.S.), Girl Scout Leader Day
April 23, National Picnic Day, Take a Chance Day
April 24 , Take Your Daughter to Work
April 25, Arbor Day, East Meets West Day, National Teach Children to Save Day, World Penguin Day
April 26, Hug an Australian Day
April 27, Tell a Story Day
April 28, International Astronomy Day, Great Poetry Reading Day
April 29, Greenery Day, International Dance Day
April 30, Honesty Day, International Jazz Day, National Mahjong Day
