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Massage Therapy - The Heart Meridian By Andrea Antaya, RMT, Dipl. S.T. In the summertime, the energy of the Heart flourishes and is at its strongest. The Heart energy can express itself as new growth in life, a feeling of lightness, mental clarity, calmness, feeling cheerful, optimistic and keeps us active and enjoying outside activities and nature. What better time to enjoy these feelings than on a great summer day! If the Heart energy is unbalanced one may feel scattered, depressed, have a lack of mental clarity, feel restless or mental fatigue, become oversensitive and even experience a lack of laughter or a tendency to stammer when speaking. To maintain or help balance the Heart energy find an activity that helps you express yourself creatively: • Read up on plants and trees in your area and try finding them next time you are outside. • Try drawing or take a trip to an art supply store. The possibilities are endless! • Make sure to get out and enjoy this weather. Taking a walk in the evening is great for clearing the mind and gets you ready for a good nights rest. • Include 10 minutes of meditation or breathing exercises into your daily routine. • Eat locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables that are light and tasty this time of year in Ontario (especially those bitter greens that support the Heart energy such as mustard and dandelion). And remember, the calming and beneficial effects of massage and movement of energy with Shiatsu!