Optimal Health Goals This August!
Create a health list, you may have heard of “MacroHabits”, for a Healthy Body/Mind! Then work on infusing some “MicroHabits” of Health to create LifeLong Transformation. Get the best results by leveraging all 6 of the components ~ healthy weight management, healthy eating and hydration, healthy motion, healthy sleep, healthy mind, and healthy surroundings.
Clinical Massage Now At Sparkle Health!
What is Clinical Massage & How Will It Help You?
Gina Toce, LMT, NH#7888, Clinical Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, Certified IET® Master Instructor
Hello everyone! I hope you are all enjoying this HOT summer we are having this year. Earlier this year, I completed a class on Clinical Massage that I am very excited to offer at Sparkle Health. What is Clinical Massage you ask? Well, read on to find out all the juicy details!
Clinical massage is a treatment that is outcome based, specific for your needs with a focus toward healing and repair. During these sessions, I will use a broad set of therapies for muscle health and recovery. Clinical massage has been found effective to manage pain, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, relieve nerve compression, improve digestion, increase flexibility, and treat other health concerns. No prescription is needed to sign up for one of these sessions.
I won’t lie, it does not feel like traditional massage. There are no swoopy soft strokes and often no oil or cream is used, but, I assure you, it gets the job done. If you are worried it may be too much for you, please know that I will always stay within your guidelines. Deeper pressure is not the only game in town, folks. Specific, intentional techniques . . .
Are You Considering Sparkle Health?
There is no better time . . .
We believe in reverse medicine, meaning we work to reverse the causes of chronic disease. There are many factors that contribute to the development of chronic symptoms. We ask WHY medical problems or symptoms occur, help identify root causes and formulate a personalized treatment plan. Personalized and Functional Medicine can provide meaningful results in the health of the individual and the health of the community . . .
What Patients Have To Say
Summer Treat ~ Lemon Raspberry Bars
Enjoy these healthy vegan no-bake bars!
By Kate Swords, CNS, Functional Medicine Nutritionist
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! Yields 16 bars.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 cup pitted dates
1 cup raw walnuts or almonds
Pinch of sea salt
Filling:
3 cups pre-soaked raw cashews
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup melted coconut oil . . .
Special Days In August
Mark Your Calendars
August 1: National Planner Day, National Mountain Climbing Day, World Lung Cancer Day
August 2: National Coloring Book Day
August 3: Clean Your Floors Day, National Disc Golf Day, National Mustard Day, National Watermelon Day, Sandcastle Day
August 4: Assistance Dog Day, National Friendship Day, National Sisters Day
August 5: National Oyster Day
August 6: Farmworker Appreciation Day, National Fresh Breath Day
August 7: National Lighthouse Day, National Raspberries and Cream Day, Purple Heart Day
August 8: International Cat Day, National Pickleball Day, Take a Penny, Leave a Penny Day
August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, National Women’s Day, National Book Lovers Day, National Hand Holding Day
August 10: Garage Sale Day, National Bowling Day, National Lazy Day, National Spoil Your Dog Day
August 11: Play in the Sand Day, National Face Mask Day, National Hip Hop Day
August 12: International Youth Day, National Middle Child Day, National Vinyl Record Day, World Elephant Day
August 13: National Filet Mignon Day, International Left Handers Day
August 14: Love Your Bookshop Day, World Calligraphy Day
August 15: National Relaxation Day
August 16: National Authenticity Day, National Hawaiian Shirt Day, National Roller Coaster Day, National Tell a Joke Day
August 17: International Homeless Animals Day, National Black Cat Appreciation Day, National Nonprofit Day, National Thrift Shop Day, World Honey Bee Day
August 18: World Breast Cancer Research Day, Bad Poetry Day, National Couple’s Day, National Fajita Day
August 19: National Aviation Day, National Photography Day, National Potato Day, World Humanitarian Day
August 20: National Bacon-Lovers Day, National Radio Day
August 21: National Senior Citizens Day
August 22: National Burger Day, National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, National Tooth Fairy Day, World Plant Milk Day
August 23: Buttered Corn Day, Hug Your Sweetheart Day, International Blind Dog Day,
August 24: Pluto Demoted Day, National Peach Pie Day
August 25: National Banana Split Day, National Kiss and Make Up Day, National Park Service Day, National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
August 26: Women’s Equality Day, National Cherry Popsicle Day, National Dog Day
August 27: International Lottery Day, National Banana Lovers Day, National Just Because Day
August 28: National Red Wine Day
August 29: Lemon Juice Day, More Herbs, Less Salt Day, National Chop Suey Day
August 30: International Whale Shark Day, National Beach Day, National Grief Awareness Day, National Holistic Pet Day
August 31: Eat Outside Day, National Matchmaker Day, National Trail Mix Day, National Zoo Awareness Day
August Weekly Holidays & Observances
International Clown Week (August 1-7)
Exercise with Your Child Week (August 4-10)
International Assistance Dog Week (August 4-10)
National Farmers Market Week (August 4-10)
National Simplify Your Life Week (August 5-11)
Elvis Week (August 9-17)
National Bargain Hunting Week (August 12-18)
National Aviation Week (August 19-25)
World Water Week (August 23-27)
Be Kind to Humankind Week (August 25-31)
August Monthly Holidays & Observances
American Artist Appreciation Month
Back-to-School Month
Black Business Month
Family Fun Month
National Eye Exam Month
National Golf Month
National Peach Month
National Wellness Month
Summer Sun Safety Month
