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<h1><span>Spring grooming - Jason Shankey</span></h1>
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<p class="summary">Get ready for Spring with some grooming tips from Jason Shankey</p>
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<p><img style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" alt="Jason Shankey" src="/uploads/530f91ce19f1f.jpg"></p><p>It's
now upon us! Longer days and a hint of sunshine and warmth can only
mean one thing… Its the end of the long winter hibernation and about
time too!</p><p>Hibernation, drawing the curtains, staying in or whatever you
want to call it is probably the biggest annual physical and mental
change in your life and just like many of our friends in the animal
kingdom, it throws a few changes our way too.<br><br> Because of its
very short days and long periods of darkness, winter often makes it
difficult to get up in the morning, can make us more prone to infection
and can even make some people feel quite depressed if they suffer from
Seasonal Affective Disorder.<br><br> With the longer spring days and
increased sunlight however, our skin produces more vitamin D which
research suggests may help maintain a healthy immune system and help
regulate cell growth. It also promotes the absorption of calcium which
helps to form and maintain strong bones. Spring reawakens us and these
biological changes in the body can give rise to the notion of a spring
clean which helps us prepare for a new beginning.<br><br> Whilst you may
be thinking of restarting your exercise plan by spring cleaning the
office or the garage, or by getting back into the garden, why not also
spare a thought for your body which has been cooped up indoors for most
of the winter. Give it some relaxing treats to help it wake up to the
spring.<br><br> Here are a few enjoyable ideas to consider:<br><br>
Drink plenty of water: Drinking water brings a multitude of benefits to
the body including clear skin, increased mental performance, fewer
headaches and fewer long term health problems. Unlike sugary drinks, its
also free from calories and the many negative effects of sugar.<br><br>
Have a therapeutic bath instead of shower: Add some therapeutic mineral
salts and essential oils to a bath to increase circulation, relieve
muscle pain and cramps, resolve skin complaints, eliminate toxins and
promote rest and recovery.<br><br> Book in for a relaxing detoxifying
lymphatic massage: The lymphatic system is the body's drainage system for
removing toxins and bacteria and is structured like passageways. A
lymphatic massage will unblock and restore the lymphatic system, helping
to remove your body's toxins, and it can reduce aches, pains and many
flu-like symptoms.</p>
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