I just looked up and realized that this Sunday's Bay to Breakers race will mark the end of what's turned out to be the shortest Physical Fitness Month in history. I have tried to keep those magical three letters on my lips whenever the choice to walk the stairs or take the eleveator comes to mind, but the truth is that i haven't gotten into the best shape of my life this year, and Sunday's 12k run will probably leave me hobbled and sore for the next few days.
I'm excited to report that i have ventured into new territory with my personal health and fitness this month by trying acupuncture to help with some neck pain and soreness in my back. I was surprised to learn that a lot of work can be done by poking around in the ear lobes (and all this time i thought they were just there for decoration!). I was slightly less surprised to learn that being needled in the ears is extremely painful (that's how you know its working, they'll tell you). Anyway, after the fun of getting jabbed in the ears arms hands legs and feet, i was left to rest for twenty minutes and during that time i experienced a feeling of lightness in my body that made me feel as if my entire body had turned to wind. During a later session, i noticed a stubborn irritation in my throat and it seemed that cool clear water was rushing from all points in my body to heal my throat. Results may vary but my neck and back feel much better now.
Hope your insides have a sunny day,
K
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