Jennifer

An achy neck and shoulder is a common sore spot for most people. Whether it is stress, work related, or an injury of some sort, necks take a lot of abuse. Why is it that neck pain is so common? Well, look at today’s posture in most work places. A lot of work, in the present day, is done at a desk or in front of a computer. Those shoulders are slumped inward, your head is forward and rarely is your spine straight. It’s no wonder your neck is sore! It also has an average of eight to twelve pounds to carry around all day until your head hits the pillow at night.

Luckily massage is a good option to diminish neck and shoulder pain; a combination of back and head, neck, shoulder massage can significantly reduce tension held in these areas. It can also reduce headaches caused by posture related issues, help with muscle spasms and those general tender spots in your neck and shoulders.

As summer progresses barbecue season and camping season go into full throttle. Suddenly that diet that you started back in January begins to be threatened by ice cream, ice caps, and cold beer. It’s okay to treat yourself once in a while, but remember that living well and feeling well needs to have a nutritious, balanced diet behind it for a healthy lifestyle to work.

If you go for a picnic remember to pack healthy food such as fruits and vegetables. It’s easy, you can eat them raw, and they can taste really good on a summers day. Carrots sticks will have lots of vitamin A for your eyes. Broccoli is important, especially for women, seeing as it’s full of iron. Orange wedges, peaches and strawberries will have plenty of Vitamin C for healing and to pump up your immune system. Don’t forget that at a picnic you’ll be in the sun which will give you plenty of natural Vitamin D as well!

Live well by eating well! Enjoy your summer!