By Nanette Wiser
A new year, a new you! Rejuvenate your life by exercising more, eating well, and drinking less alcohol. Kick sugar, GMO and processed foods to the curb. The bestselling Laurel’s Kitchen Caring is the ultimate healing food bible with Laurel Robertson’s tips and recipes for everyday health, from herbs to One Delicious Broth and the proof that an apple (or homemade applesauce) a day keeps illness at bay.
PAMPER Treat yourself to a spa visit where you can sample reflexology, body brushing, massage and anti-aging or skin pampering treatments. Check out local favorites such as Maddy Spa, Lemon Tree Spa, Paradise Spa, Woodhouse Spa, Tranquility Wellness Spa, Harmony Eco Spa, Peaceful Warriors Wellness Center or hotel spas. For massage, book an appointment with Robert S. King, LMT @ Ellis Health and Wellness Center or Helios Health (they also offer personal training).
HALOTHERAPY Tampa’s SaltRoomandSauna.com can introduce you to the benefits of dry salt aerosol, administered in specially designed halochambers, which may help treat ear infections, upper and lower respiratory conditions (allergy, asthma, bronchitis, sinus infection, hay fever, emphysema), skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis) and reduce inflammation. To help you with pain and inflammation and boost your immune system, book an acupuncture visit at Ancient Healing, where you can also explore the health benefits of Chinese herbs.
DRY JANUARY Trade that cocktail for a mocktail and ditch the hangover. You may lose weight, but you’ll definitely sleep better and feel more energized. You may notice less joint pain, headaches and body aches as liquor contributes to inflammation. Your liver, stomach and skin will also thank you as you sip a half cranberry, half club soda with lime drink.
FITNESS Walk, swim, stretch, then add a new exercise routine with a friend. We like Madeira Beach’s sunset beach yoga or morning yoga, Weapon Brand’s boxing on the beach at Archibald Park Wed. 9am, Salty Souls Yoga, yoga at Sunken Gardens Mon. and Wed., The Centre-St. Pete Beach’s yoga and relaxation classes. Kripalu Yoga with Jeanne Salvo meets at the Pass-a-Grille Community Church 9am Wed. and Fri. and cardio drumming at Madeira Beach City Center.