April: what to talk to your people about

Back in the garden, pollen in the air and coats starting to shed.

Garden without the aches

Lifting a 10 pound load the wrong way can put about 100 pounds of pressure on the lower back. Bend at the hips and knees, keep loads close, switch tasks often, and spread big jobs over a few days.

For: Chiropractic, Massage, Recovery

Source: Penn State Extension, Healthy tips to garden with fewer aches and pains

Tree pollen season

Tree pollen usually peaks in early spring. Allergists suggest showering, washing your hair and changing clothes after time outdoors, an easy line for anyone who works up close.

For: Skin care, Massage

Source: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Outdoor allergens

The spring coat comes out

Dogs that shed seasonally shed most in spring and fall, as the winter coat goes. Heavy shedders may need brushing several times a week, which is when a de-shedding groom earns its keep.

For: Grooming

Source: American Kennel Club, Dog shedding: when dogs shed most