A HEALTHIER MOTHER’S DAY

No matter what age group the moms on your Mother’s Day list fall into, the gifts of health, fitness, and well-being are always the best ways to appreciate any mom on any day of the year – especially Mother’s Day. Here is what we came up with: Companion pet:These give the gift of unconditional love. Numerous studies have shown that companion animals whether cats or dogs are good for our health. They can help lower blood pressure as well as the level of stress hormones in the body, and they also encourage social interaction. For the right mother, adopting an animal can be the ultimate Mother’s Day gift. Give the gift that gives back: Mother’s day is the perfect time to give your mom something special as well as make a donation to a charity in her honor.

Treat her feet. Consider getting your mom a foot massage, foot reflexology, or a relaxing pedicure. People pay so little attention to their feet and they are always cramped in shoes and as for moms, they are usually running around after kids all day long, and the last thing they do is take care of themselves and their feet. Hire a trainer or life coach to help you reach your goals – whether fitness, financial, or emotional. These days, there are coaches available to get you over just about any obstacle that life puts in your way. Or consider acupuncture, acupressure, or any other New Age healing therapy that you have been meaning to try.

Pick up a pair of cool sneakers or some new yoga wear to look great in that Pilates class you have been meaning to try. They look good, so you feel good and are excited to show them off whether at the gym or when going for a walk. A new shoe will be more comfortable so you will want to go do a workout.