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Category: Health and Wellness

Share Your Love Story And Win A Massage Gift Certificate

This month’s contest is all about LOVE!

Yes Valentine’s Day is this month. Did you know February is also heart awareness month? Today, in fact is the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day. Heart disease remains the number one killer of American women, in fact in the U.S. 1 in 4 women die from heart disease. The CDC outlines steps you can take to maintain a healthy heart. These include maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, and getting regular exercise.

Did you know that love is good for your heart?

  • Spending time with a loved can lower your blood pressure
  • Hugging a loved one releases oxytocin, the feel good hormone which helps to reduce stress
  • Writing a love letter can lower your cholesterol
  • Holding hands can calm your nerves reducing stress and anxiety

When have you felt showered with love? I feel loved all the time! At least once a day my heart is warmed by an experience with one of my clients (and often my client’s children – love these little nuggets!)

Share your love story on Fluid’s facebook page and you could win a thirty minute massage gift certificate!

 

*Fine print: post a love story that resonates with you on Fluid’s facebook page. This could be how you got engaged, a photo from the day your child was born, a love poem, even thoughtful words from a dear friend. You must post by February 14th, 2014 to be entered to win and the winner will be announced in Fluid’s March newsletter. To sign up for Fluid’s monthly newsletter enter your email address in the box on the right ->

This Month’s Facebook Photo Contest – Food Fight!

Fluid’s December contest in on! Portland show me your food photos and you could win a thirty minute massage gift certificate.

sweet potatoes

 

What are you cooking/ eating/ dreaming about making this month? What are your families’ holiday favorites? We spent Thanksgiving at the coast and our menu included cornbread dressing with oysters, roasted veggies, seafood stew, and maple pecan pie (click here for the pecan pie recipe)….

 

roasted broccoli

What’s in it for me you ask? How bout a thirty minute massage gift certificate? Show me what you are making healthy, unhealthy, or in between. Simply post your photo here and you could be our December winner.

 

*fine print – post a photo of your favorite food on Fluid’s facebook page on or before December 31st 2013 and you will be entered to win the December prize – a thirty minute massage gift certificate. Anne will announce the December prize winner in the January newsletter.

If you do not receive Fluid’s monthly newsletters and would like to, fill out that box to the right that says “sign up for Fluid’s monthly newsletter” and your email will be added to our list. If you do not subscribe to facebook email me your photos and I will post them for you. anne@fluidportland.com

‘Keys To Digestion’ Workshop This Sunday With Shawn And Minga From Metta River Integrated Wellness

Confused about what defines a “healthy diet”?

Want to learn more about the role digestion plays in your health and wellness picture? Join Nutritional Therapist Shawn Kinsella and Yoga Therapist Minga Lily for an afternoon of movement, education and food! Minga starts the afternoon off with a relaxing therapeutic movement session. Shawn will then educate us on the science of digestion. Lastly we share a delicious meal of traditionally prepared whole foods provided by our hosts.

  • Sunday November 10th 12-3pm
  • Vibrant Studios, 1532 SW Jefferson St. Portland, OR, 97201
  • $40 payable to Metta River

To register: email info@mettariver.com or phone 503-234-0325 more info at www.mettariver.com

 

*You must preregister for this event. Anne will be attending this event, but is not hosting or organizing it. This is something I am excited about and wanted to share with you.  Please contact Shawn directly at info@mettariver.com to reserve your spot.

Drink This Health Tonic And Prevent Colds And Flu

Anybody have sick kids? After just one week back to school several of my parents reported children (and sometimes adults) coming home with pink eye, colds, the flu, and strep throat. Your exposure to germs goes up when you are surrounded by large groups of people –  schools, airports, hospitals – but why is it that some people are more prone to sickness than others?

Louis Pasteur allegedly stated on his deathbed: “The microbe is nothing, the terrain is everything.”

By strengthening your immune system you are less likely to catch what is going around this season. My healthy winter plan includes frequent hand washing, daily physical activity, drinking bone broth, eating loads of fresh fruits and vegetables, drinking lots of water, using a neti pot, and staying away from sick people.

Speaking of sick people…I do appreciate your wanting to keep your scheduled appointment with me however if you are running a fever, vomiting, or are in the first 48 hours of a contagious disease like a cold or the flu please stay home and rest (or call your medical professional). We will reschedule your appointment for when you are feeling better.

I just made a batch of this health tonic and once it is “cooked” will be taking a few spoonfuls a day. What are your winter health strategies?

Master Tonic ingredients

Master Tonic Recipe

Things you will need:

  • garlic
  • white onion
  • jalapeno pepper
  • serrano pepper
  • ginger root
  • horseradish
  • 32 oz apple cider vinegar
  • honey
  • large jar with lid

Peel (if needed) and chop equal parts garlic, onion, jalapeno and serrano peppers, ginger root, and horseradish. I used my food processor for this.

Master Tonic chop 10.13

Place the chopped veggies in a large jar and fill with apple cider vinegar. Cap it and place it in a dark place (or in a brown bag on your kitchen counter). Once a day give it a shake. After 10 – 14 days open it, strain the liquid (the veggies can be used in a stir fry, salad dressing, or soup) and add honey to your liking. Take a few spoonfuls every day. If you do feel a cold coming on take a few spoonfuls every couple of hours.

Master Tonic finished 10.13

*please use caution when handling raw peppers, wear gloves if you have sensitive skin and for God’s sake do not touch your eyes or any other body part after chopping these hot things!

 

Anne McCranie owner of Fluid Movement + Massage LLC is a personal trainer and licensed massage therapist living and working in Sellwood (Portland, Oregon). This recipe is intended to spark your interest in natural health remedies. Please see your health care provider for specific dietary or medical advice.

Anne can be reached at (503) 705-4762

 

 

Fluid Movement + Massage Has A New Sellwood Address!

That’s right, Fluid has moved!

Don’t worry, we are still in the lovely Sellwood neighborhood, in fact we moved just ten blocks away.

Come see us at our new address: 1626 S.E. Sherrett Street, Portland, Oregon 97202

The massage room is set up and ready for you, and Pilates and yoga classes and personal training sessions are going on this week. Photos coming soon.

For Anne’s updated class schedule click here. To schedule your next massage call or email Anne. (503) 705-4762

Anne@FluidPortland.com