After months of the big winter chill things are finally starting to warm up and blossom – Hello Spring! Because of these changes springing back into action can be challenging especially when your muscles and bones start to feel like they have not moved in ages!
The secret is to take it slowly because overworking your body can weaken you further or may even cause possible injuries. In order to keep your body healthy for this season, journey with us as we introduce to you a series of techniques that are quick, easy, and effective!
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STRETCHING IS KEY
To jump start your body before starting your day’s activity, stretching can help increase your range of motion, flexibility, and blood flow. Start with the largest group of muscles – the quadriceps and hamstrings. Both of these muscles are located in your thigh area which is why they need to be conditioned from inner, outer, back, and front. If these areas get stuck before even getting started, then you might have trouble moving your back.
After working on the thigh area, proceed with your back, arms, neck, and down to the calf and ankle.
GET ENOUGH SHUT-EYE
Spring brings us days that are getting longer and a change in temperature. Both of these can affect your sleeping patterns as well as your health.
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After getting home from work, instead of checking on your social media or binge watching Netflix, substitute screen time for reading a book or doing yoga. These types of activities release stress which help relax your mind and promote drowsiness.
Food can also trigger insomnia especially those who indulge in caffeine. Since you are still trying to get your body to sleep, cut-off the caffeine either entirely or don’t drink any caffeine after noon until you reach the sleeping time you deserve.
DON’T BE TOO IDLE
Wherever you are, at home or work, move away from your desk and start doing something active! Stretch your back, neck, and arms to avoid those aches. There are loads of exercise you can do on your desk – Try this EASY UPPER BACK STRETCH
Stretching is a much healthier stress-relief than checking your social media right? #FOMO
When you are at home, you can do laundry, rearrange your living room, clean up your closet, or take your pet for a walk.
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Spring has so much to look forward to, and as flora and fauna starts to bloom, we want you to blossom in the best way you can!
Cheers
Dr Z
Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen – a chiropractor and clinical nutritionist, is the director of Lime and Lotus Healing Arts Center in Charleston, South Carolina. She is also an author and leading expert in women’s hormones and health. Her private practice is centered on functional endocrinology, lifestyle modification and whole food supplementation. Her expertise includes functionally evaluating thyroid, adrenals, male and female hormone imbalances, and digestion. Her mission is to empower women to transform their lives naturally to balance their weight, energy and get their sexy back! She has written for national publications such as Chiropractic Economics, Natural Awakenings and Nutrition Perspectives and has shared the stage at events with Elizabeth Gilbert and Marianne Williamson. For more information on Dr Z and her programs and services visit –
