It's almost February--the thick of another wet, cheerless winter. The enthusiasm you had when defining your New Year's resolutions has already dulled, and you're no healthier than you were in '98. We can help. This guide to healthy living is not about fad diets or routines to get you taut in two weeks. It is about how to break out of that exercise rut, which supplements are safe, where to work out and what aromatherapy can and cannot do for you. It explores the benefits of nutritional counseling, the dangers of ephedra and the delight of a seaweed wrap. Whether you're plotting a new look for the millennium or simply want to jump-start your running regime, our guide will get you going. URBAN RENEWAL If you can't escape to a luxury resort, let Portland's day spas take you away A CHEAPSKATE'S GUIDE TO MASSAGE PUMP UP THE VOLUME A fad workout from New Zealand puts weight training in your aerobics class and Gloria Estefan songs in your brain THE GEAR TO GET Five great gadgets for tech-happy athletes SURFING FOR HEALTH Find the answers to your health-related questions on line WELLNESS ON THE WILD SIDE, FROM A TO Z A glossary of fitness and nutrition terms SPIN CITY Group cycling makes you sweat like nothing else, and it's as easy as riding a bike SCENTS AND SENSIBILITY Does aromatherapy do anything besides smell nice? START THE INSANITY A beginner's guide to finding the right health club TEN MYTHS ABOUT NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS: Do they work? Are they safe? The answers may surprise you.

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Willamette Week | originally published January 27, 1999