April can be a time to focus on The Big Picture!
How about the Earth? Getting involved can be healthy for you and your Planet!
Earth Day began in 1970 as more people in the US and across the globe became aware of the environmental impact caused by humans. Celebrating Earth Day recognizes that impact and shows support across the globe for protecting our planet. Healthy steps you can take this Earth Day to support sustainability.
Contribute this Earth Day & every day!
Get involved: sign petitions you believe will help, participate in community events, write to your local, state, and national officials.
Sustainable fashion: donate or sell unwanted clothing to reduce waste, shop at thrift stores, buy fewer new items, support brands that intentionally support sustainability.
Take part in cleanups: search for opportunities in your area or connect with a local organization to offer support.
Make more plant-based meals: help lower carbon emissions, reduce the impact of food production on the environment, and help you stay healthy. Transition breakfast, lunch or dinner to plant-based. While you can opt for a vegetarian or vegan diet, choosing just one plant-based meal a day can have a big impact.
More Ideas: pick up trash while you’re out for a walk or run, use reusable bags, meal prep, and grow a container garden on your patio.
Download AWorld App: support the United Nations ActNow campaign, encouraging individual action on climate change, fun to track your sustainable actions, like daily meditating, eating a vegetarian meal, carpooling, or taking public transportation. Every action adds up to make a big impact.
“The Earth is what we all have in common.”
~ Wendall Berry
What is Tapping & Why Use It?
Relieve Anxiety Quickly
Gina Toce, LMT, NH#7888, Reiki Master, Certified IET® Master Instructor, CLT
Some of the best tools to help with anxiety are very simple. I am sure you have heard or read about them before… things like, reduce caffeine consumption, reduce alcohol consumption, increase exercise, use measured breathing practices and meditation to help control your thoughts. Have you ever heard of EFT Tapping?
EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques. EFT is a practical self-help method that involves using the fingers to gently tap on the body’s acupuncture points along the meridian lines of Chinese Medicine. It is often referred to as ‘EFT Tapping’ or simply as ‘Tapping’. The therapeutic effects of this technique are recognized around the world. One can use EFT tapping for anxiety, weight loss issues, pain, stress . . .
April 17
What Happens In The Mouth Doesn’t Stay in The Mouth!
Discussion on the mouth-body connection, looking upstream to identify root causes, and things we can do to bring the oral environment back into balance.
April 24
How Fat Is Your Liver?
Discussion on ways to support your Liver and help keep it “skinny”.
Neuromuscular Techniques
Next Level Massage Therapy
Gina Toce, LMT, NH#7888, Reiki Master, Certified IET® Master Instructor, CLT
Most people know that Massage Therapy is known to help the body relax. But not all massage is created equally. Many massage therapy techniques focus on your muscles and in turn, the technique will increase circulation. A great thing, right?
But something you may not know…some techniques focus specifically on your nervous system! There are many, actually. Here at Sparkle, we offer a Neuromuscular Technique – and yes, this is considered a massage technique.
The Neuromuscular Technique was originated in the 1930’s by Stanley Lief, DO, Chiropractor, and Boris Chaitow, DO, then further developed into a sequence of strokes by Leon Chaitow, Osteopathic Doctor, ND. These doctors developed this technique with the intention to improve your posture and . . .
Anxiety & Health Coaching
Find A Stress Management Recipe Just For You
Andrea Mayhew, Functional Medicine Heath Coach
Many of us have experienced feeling anxious in response to stress. Stress, whether good or bad, is an unavoidable part of everyday life. How we manage that stress is an important part of our self care and it can significantly affect our overall health and wellness. It’s important to note that there is a difference between those who suffer from an anxiety disorder and those who are experiencing feelings of anxiety secondary to everyday life stressors.
Here at Sparkle we encourage you to find the stress management recipe that works for you because the recipe is different for everyone. If you aren’t managing your stress well, it can take time and patience to find your recipe, once you are, it can make a world of difference in your overall health. When we are anxious, it can affect many other parts of our health such as sleep, diet, relationships . . .
Embrace Your Power Bowl!
Quinoa, Kale, White Bean Power Bowl
Andrea Mayhew, Health & Wellness Coach
Research suggests a connection between low iron levels and symptoms of anxiety. The iron in this recipe is supplied by the greens, the white beans, the pumpkin seeds, and the quinoa. The lemon juice in the dressing aids in the absorption of it. It’s not only healthy, it’s delicious! The beauty of this bowl is you may double the dressing and add whatever veggies that you enjoy. Start with:
1 oz of pumpkin seeds packs around 2.3 mg of iron, Quinoa can be a good source of iron, with 2.8 mg per cup, 1 cup of the cooked legumes not only contains 17.4 g of plant-based protein, but also provides 6.6 mg of iron . . .
Vegan No-Bake Lemon Raspberry Bars
Support Your Brain Health & Mood
Kate Swords, Health & Wellness Coach
Free of gluten / grain / egg / dairy / refined sugar. Full of healthy fats and phytonutrients to support brain & mood. Bonus – they are creamy, delicious, and raw! Yield: 16 bars
Special Days In April
Mark Your Calendars
April 1 April Fool’s Day, Nature Day, Odisha Foundation Day, Prevention of Blindness Week
April 2 World Autism Awareness Day, Independent Artist Day, National Walking Day
April 4 International Day of Mine Awareness
April 5 National Maritime Day
April 6 National Handmade Day, National Library Day
April 7 World Health Day
April 8 Baby Massage Day, International Feng Shui Awareness Day
April 9 Tamil New Year
April 10 Chaitra Navratri
April 11 National Safe Motherhood Day, Nat. Pet Day
April 15 World Art Day
April 17 National Banana Day, World Circus Day
April 18 Adult Autism Awareness Day, National Exercise Day
April 19 National Garlic Day
April 20 Husband Appreciation Day
April 21 International Hemp Day, Chickpea Day, National Tea Day
April 22 Earth Day, April Showers Day
April 23 National Lover’s Day, Shakespeare Day, World Book Day, World Table Tennis Day
April 24 National Skipping Day
April 25 World Malaria Day, National DNA Day, World Penguin Day
April 27 World Design Day, World Healing Day, World Veterinary Day
April 28 National Superhero
April 29 International Dance Day, World Wish Day
April 30 International Jazz Day
