Beating the Winter Blahs...

Cold. Grey. Dry. Those words don't just describe winter weather, but also how you sometimes feel when spring is still many months away. How do you keep your energy and spirits up throughout a long, harsh winter?

Declutter

Get a jump on spring cleaning. Clean out your closets and re-organize; it feels good to give to the people who need it.

Let the Fresh Air In

On the few days that the mercury rises near or about zero, open a window to let in some fresh outside air.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Enjoy the season by stepping outside for a walk into the winter woods. Things look and sound different under a blanket of powdery snow: quiet, calm and crisp.

Enjoy the Fire Side

If you have a fireplace, gather around it with friends and family to talk and share stories, or take some alone time to read or be quiet with your thoughts.

Perk Up the Place with Bright Colors

Put out bowls of apples, oranges, lemons, tasty fresh greens and other things that remind you of summer.

Anticipate Spring

Bring live plants into your space to invigorate the inside. Potted hyacinth, crocuses, tulips, amaryllis, daffodils and other spring bulbs are a wonderful way to add the life, colour and scents of warmer seasons. This is also a time where you can begin planning your garden.

Condition Your Body for Winter Activities

Whether racing down ski hills, gliding on frozen ponds, or shoveling snow, winter activities require your muscles to stretch and work in ways that your body has grown unaccustomed to during warmer parts of the year. Increased and unusual workload can cause a burning sensation and soreness that lasts long after the event, and it is not uncommon to experience a delayed onset of pain and tenderness following winter activities.

Incorporating  massage therapy into your winter wellness regimen will boost your muscle performance and help keep you healthy and injury-free.