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Into the WOODS Nature Helps Kids Build Skills and Character

GOING BAREFOOT Accessing the Healing Powers of Touching the Earth

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20 HEALTHY Ea CLIMATE, HEALTHY PEOPLE

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Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health

24 CHANGING OUR DIET TO COOL THE CLIMATE

Good Food Choices Enable Global Health

26 PLASTICS WARS Celebrate Earth Day Locally and Globally

Mo 8 1 bile Bay 20 The Gulf Coast’s largest and most fun Earth Day Celebration!

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28 INTO THE WOODS Nature Helps Kids Build Skills and Character

30 HEALTHY HOUSE

Easy Ways to Green It Up

32 TOUCHING THE EARTH The Healing Powers of Going Barefoot

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DEPARTMENTS FREE ADMISSION 7 news briefs 14 12 health briefs 26 earth day 14 global briefs events 16 action alert 28 healthy kids 17 eco tip 30 green living 19 business 32 healing ways spotlight 34 calendar 24 conscious eating 37 classifieds 40 directory

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hen I ask Mays, our 8-year-old, to clean up his room, he lets out a disgruntled sigh, retreats to his room for five minutes or less and then declares the task complete. Upon inspection, the state of his room appears unchanged aside from the shuffling of some items into a pile on the floor and another on his desk. In this month’s Natural Awakenings, several articles tackle the topic of climate change, and I can’t help but think that many people skirt around this issue much like Mays avoids cleaning his room. The subject can be daunting and the scientific discussion that revolves around it can get complicated. In “Healthy Climate, Healthy People”, Lisa Marshall opens our eyes to how warming temperatures are harming our health. Some powerful actions we can take against climate change are shifting to clean energy sources like wind and solar and attending rallies to urge lawmakers to pass climate-friendly policies. However, I recognize that these solutions, while effective, may not be realistic for many citizens of the planet. Before you echo Mays’ disgruntled sigh of discouragement, find relief in knowing that the rest of this Earth Day issue is full of more accessible steps you can take to improve the health of our planet. In “Changing Our Diet to Cool the Climate”, we learn that meat, cheese and eggs have the highest carbon footprint while fruit, veggies, beans and nuts are much gentler on the environment. If you can’t imagine life without meat and cheese, consider joining the Meatless Monday movement and vow to eat a plant-based diet once a week. In “Healthy House”, Avery Mack suggests a wide range of ways to green our home, one room at a time, from buying a cutting board made of recycled cardboard to upgrading linens to organic cotton. If all this talk about change still seems like a chore, stop by one of the many local Earth Day celebrations (listed on page 26) and see for yourself how fun eco-friendly living really can be. I often wonder if the task of cleaning his room is just overwhelming, or if Mays is actually unable to recognize the clutter around him. If he can’t see that his room is a mess, how will I ever get him to wrap his head around climate change? Many adults question why it matters that the Earth has warmed 2 degrees since 1880—a statistic that seems so insignificant when we’re used to daily air temperature fluctuations of 10 degrees or more. Thankfully, Mays and I recently watched the documentary Chasing Coral, which shows large sections of coral reefs turning white and dying off over a couple weeks’ time. He is fascinated by ocean life and intently watched this film from start to finish. We learned that when the ocean temperature rises 2 degrees, this coral “bleaching” is a stress response, much like a fever in humans. It initiated a great dialogue between us as he became visibly concerned about how many people are oblivious to this issue. When he questioned how we could do something that would make a difference, I gave him the same advice I give him when he’s trying to complete any daunting task: “Start small and stay focused. Once you tackle one area, move on to the next.” Happy Earth Day!

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Organic MCT Oil Available at The Health Hut The Health Hut now carries the new Garden of Life Dr. Formulated 100% Organic Coconut MCT Oil. According to Garden of Life, MCT (medium chain triglycerides) oil is quickly digested, absorbed and converted into energy to provide a fast fuel for the brain and body. The product, created in partnership with leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter, is USDA organic and non-GMO, ensuring that it meets the highest standards for third-party certification. “We’ve had a lot of customers asking for MCT oil recently, especially those on the Keto diet. It provides a great benefit for both energy and your brain health,” says Jeff Freeman, manager at The Health Hut. The Health Hut also carries other Dr. Formulated products such as probiotics and digestive enzymes. Owner Jeff Sheldon states that, “as our area is recovering from a challenging cold and flu season, we have had many customers who are looking for good probiotics to help restore the balance of healthy bacteria in the body. Every day, we help customers find the product that best meets their needs. The Health Hut is your local partner for better health.” Locations: 680 S. Schillinger Rd. (251-633-0485) and 2032 Airport Blvd., Ste. D (251-473-0277), in Mobile, AL, and 6845 US Hwy. 90, in Daphne, AL (251-621-1865). For more information, visit HealthHutAL.com. See ad, page 11.

Getting to the Root of Pain Many therapies provide temporary pain relief but Rolfing can provide profound and long-lasting results because it utilizes a holistic approach. “Instead of working on one area of the body to reduce pain, a Rolfer looks at the whole body because our bodies are a continuum of muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons all working together,” says Certified Rolfer Pam Reaves. “Yes, your shoulder may be hurting, but is it compensating for another compromised area of the body? When you pull a thread on a sweater it also affects the other side of the sweater—that is how our bodies work too.” After experiencing Rolfing firsthand as a solution to a horseback riding accident, Reaves became a certified Rolfing practitioner (the only one along the Pam Reaves Eastern Shore) and opened Eastern Shore Rolfing in Fairhope. In unison with the client’s nervous system, a Rolfer works slowly, intentionally and sometimes with a lot of pressure to open and hydrate the fascia which lines the body. When fascia is supple, pliable and hydrated, muscles and joints move properly and efficiently. Through underuse or overuse the fascia gets sticky, bound and dehydrated, leading to pain. “After 1 to 3 sessions, most clients are surprised by how much better they feel, operate and live with ease in their bodies,” says Reaves. “The power of touch can transform lives.” Location: 151 Fly Creek Ave., Ste. 411, Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-990-8383 or visit EasternShoreRolfing.com. See ad, page 15

Hearing Health Affects Overall Health More Than We May Know Ascent Audiology, in Fairhope and Foley, is offering free hearing consultations to educate patients on the relationship between hearing and overall health. “Did you have your hearing tested during your last wellness visit?” asks Audiologist Andy Tubertini of Ascent Audiology. “Most doctors do not provide routine hearing screenings during annual physical exams. However, the link between your hearing health and overall health is so strong that many people are rethinking this often overlooked part of your health.” Tubertini notes that uncorrected hearing loss gives rise to poorer quality of life, isolation and reduced social activity, which can lead to depression. Medical research presented by Dr. Frank Link at the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science suggests that those with hearing loss experience a 30 to 40 percent greater decline in thinking abilities compared to those without hearing loss. There is also a significant association between high blood pressure and hearing loss, and hypertension can be an accelerating factor of hearing loss in older adults. Additionally, current smokers have a 70 percent higher risk of having hearing loss than nonsmokers. “A hearing test is simple,” says Tubertini. “It takes only an hour and can lead to a longer, happier life.” For more information, call 251-9900535 (Fairhope) or 251-971-1152 (Foley/Gulf Shores), or visit AscentAudiologyFairhope. com. See ad, page 24. April 2018

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Mississippi Retreat Explores Natural Therapies for Personal Care Reflex-OIL-ogy™️, a new hands-on educational program, is launching with a Raindrop Retreat on April 28 to 29 in Waveland, Mississippi. The weekend will be restful yet invigorating for professionals as well as parents, oilers, caregivers and those interested in self-help health. During two full days of Reflex-OIL-ogy classes, participants will enhance their knowledge of essential oils and be empowered to share more with others. Topics include the effects of the skeletal and nervous systems on Laurie Azzarella the back, joint and nerve issues; identifying and working the reflex areas in the feet; applying and receiving Raindrop Reflex-OIL-ogy; and the Emotional Congestion Release Technique to help oneself, family members and friends. The Gathering Place offers a beautiful and inviting meeting place, and accommodations for $35 a night. Mississippi massage therapists can earn continuing education credits by attending one or both days. For details and to register, visit Reflex-OIL-ogy.com. See ad, page 25.

Sterling Hot Yoga Mobile Updates Name Change is in the air in Midtown Mobile. The Midtown Publix Development (opening soon) is responsible for much of the new construction and fresh energy in the area. With this change occurring right outside Sterling Hot Yoga Mobile’s back door, the studio is also transforming as it becomes Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness. Though the name is new, the meaning behind it is not. “Yoga is more than just a physical exercise,” says Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness owner David Roberts. “Though it holds plenty of benefits like restoring range of motion, healing joints, improved balance, strength and flexibility, and even weight loss, yoga has a major impact on total wellness. Multiple studies have shown that yoga, on a deeper level, can alleviate stress, improve focus and contribute to an overall positive attitude.” The name change also reflects the additional services that Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness offers. With two on-site massage therapists and a reiki healer, the practitioners reinforce the studio’s mission of delivering top quality services for complete wellness. To engage community members in the positive change, Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness is offering a $30-for-30-days new member special. Location: 2540 Old Shell Rd., Mobile, AL. For more information, call 251-471-5775 or visit SHYWMobile.com.

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Unity Class Fosters Spiritual Understanding Unity on the Eastern Shore is offering a class to study, discuss and learn from Neale Donald Walsch’s book, The Only Thing That Matters. This casual class is open to the public and will meet at Unity from 1:30 to 3 p.m., on Thursdays from April 19 to May 10. “People say they are spiritual, but not religious,” says Rev. Shirley Geer. “They spend time balancing life’s daily events and challenges, while trying to focus on gaining spiritual understanding.” In The Only Thing That Matters, Walsch says that most people are focused on unimportant things, not on what’s really important. Spiritual understanding comes in many ways and this class invites community members to bring the book, glean new ideas and meet others that seek to understand our spiritual nature. Unity fosters a new level of spiritual awareness for people of all cultures, races, lifestyles and creeds. As a vital part of the New Thought Movement, they believe one must hold a new thought to create a new way; all things begin in the mind. No pre-registration is required. Location: 22979 US Hwy. 98, Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-9908934 or visit UnityOnTheEasternShore. org. See listing, on page 40.

Outdoor Learning Program Expands Along Gulf Coast Nature Connect is launching a family program this month in D’Iberville, Mississippi and is enrolling kids for summer camps, preschool and homeschool programs in Daphne and Montrose, Alabama. Serving ages newborn to 12, Nature Connect cultivates a sense of wonder, a love for learning and an appreciation of the natural world. Kids unplug from technology and explore the outdoors to reconnect with each other and the world around them. With lots of educational fun and play, students learn about animal tracking, bird calls, plant and animal identification, and primitive skills and crafts. “I spent my childhood outside and I want to help foster the next generation of scientists and environmental stewards,” says founder Brinkley Hutchings. Studies show that time spent in nature increases attention span, ability to concentrate, self-esteem, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Children who spend more time outdoors and who participate in cooperative group activities also tend to have healthier relationships with friends and family. “Our programs are not only about being outdoors, but also about nurturing the children to be healthy, vibrant and connected individuals,” Hutchings explains. “We support children to be kind and generous, empower them to navigate life’s challenges, and create the space for them to experience the joys of being alive.” For more information, call 251-747-7846 or visit NatureConnectAlabama.org. See ad, page 29.

Pickin’ and Grinnin’ in Fairhope The organic blueberries at Weeks Bay Plantation, in Fairhope, are ready to be picked. The public is invited to start picking from 7 a.m. to noon on April 6, and then every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until mid-June. Weeks Bay Plantation will kick off 10 weeks of Saturday Harvest Nights in May. These family-friendly events feature blueberry picking (cost is $8 per pound), market vendors, food trucks and live music under the stars. Cost is $5 per adult if you don’t wish to pick berries and children 12 and under are free. Coolers are welcome. Weeks Bay Plantation is an organic farm and venue that offers berry picking, live music, farm tours, field trips, farmto-table experiences and other organic adventures. Location: 12562 Mary Ann Beach Rd., Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-279-8746 or visit WeeksBayPlantation.com. See ad, back cover.

Ease Your Chronic Pain Without Drugs Dana Garrett at Synergy Yoga & Pilates, in Mobile, is leading an introductory MELT workshop from 9 to 11 a.m., April 21. MELT is a self-treatment method that can be used at home to slow the aging process and foster pain-free living. MELT also eliminates stress before it accumulates and can reduce inflammation, ease chronic neck and low back pain, improve alignment, enhance athletic performance and keep the whole body feeling great at any age. This simple yet revolutionary approach is backed by research that reveals the missing link to pain-free living: a balanced nervous system and healthy connective tissue. These two components work together to provide the body architectural support and optimal mindbody communication. MELT creator, Sue Hitzmann, transformed neurofascial science and hands-on-therapies into this one-of-a-kind treatment method. Using specialized techniques, MELT rehydrates the connective tissue, rebalances the nervous system and restores space to compressed joints. “This life-altering experience will change how your body looks and feels,” says Garrett. “For those in their 40s and older, MELT is a must because it keeps you active, mobile and independent. For active younger individuals, MELT helps maintain a fit, healthy body and achieve optimal performance without debilitating wear and tear. MELT is truly for everyone.” Location: 3152 Old Shell Rd., Ste. 2, Mobile, AL. Cost is $15 if paid by April 16, or $20 at the door. Event is limited to 15 participants. For more information, call 251-473-1104 or email Synergyoga@att.net. See ad, page 36. April 2018

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Eastern Shore Massage Therapist Offers Healing Arts in Daphne Jen Adams, LMT in Montrose, has relocated to 28170 North Main Street, Suite C, in Daphne, as Jubilee Healing Arts. “The rebranding came about because I wanted to be known for all aspects of my services, not just massage,” says Adams, who has more than 15 years of experience in the bodywork and natural wellness fields. During massage sessions, she uses equal parts intuition and anatomical knowledge to suss out potential issues. By integrating techniques from her broad training, she provides customized, targeted, results-oriented sessions catered not only to the individual, but to the needs of the day—focusing on the most prevalent issue that presents itself. In addition to her massage therapist license, she is certified as a doula, a fertility massage therapist and a STRAIT Method Scar Tissue Release therapist—the only one from Dallas to Tampa. Adams is also a Reiki Master Teacher and an aromatherapy practitioner. “For me, learning never ceases,” Adams says. “I am passionate about alternative healing and these modalities arm me with a skill set, tools and knowledge to assist people on their personal journey to better health.” For more information, call 251-616-4201 or visit JubileeHealingArts.com. See Massage Therapy listing, page 41.

Plastic Free Challenge Encourages Sustainable Habits Plastic Free Gulf Coast is raising awareness around single-use plastics and sustainable alternatives with their Plastic Free April Challenge. The group focuses on reducing the use of single-use plastics, Styrofoam and plastic lined food/beverage containers within the five Gulf States through outreach, education and providing alternatives to consumers. Everyone is encouraged to start where they can during the month of April, big or small. • Refuse the plastic straw, by saying “no, thank you” at restaurants, and encourage businesses to provide straws on request. Switch to reusable straws or paper when straws are necessary. • Carry and use a reusable water bottle. Advocate for water bottle refill stations at places like the gym, public buildings and parks. • Carry and use a reusable grocery and shopping bag. Try to use canvas or cloth and not plastic. • Carry and use a reusable coffee mug. Advocate for discounts at coffee houses for customers that bring their own mug. • Switch to a bamboo toothbrush and ditch the plastic. • Take inventory of all the plastic in your life and watch how much single-use plastics are being consumed. Where can changes be made to eliminate these plastics? For more information, events and daily challenges, follow Plastic Free Gulf Coast on Facebook or email EEnglebretson@gccds.msstate.edu. 10

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Dr. Mary Sabal Offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Numerous Benefits At Family Care Naturally, in Gulf Shores, Mary Sabal, D.C., R.N. provides a range of affordable services and offers 25 percent off hyperbaric oxygen therapy to Natural Awakenings readers on their first visit. “All chronic pain, suffering and diseases are caused from a lack of oxygen at the cell level,” says Arthur C. Guyton, M.D., in the Textbook of Medical Physiology. When cells have abundant sources of oxygen, the body recovers more quickly and the individual has less pain and more energy, stamina and mental alertness. The air we breathe usually provides enough oxygen for normal metabolism and damaged tissue repair, but hyperbaric therapy (HBT) enhances the body’s natural healing processes. As a patient relaxes in a total body chamber, he or she breathes oxygen at higher than atmospheric pressures, which increases the absorption of oxygen. This stimulates greater function of all body fluids, cells, tissues and organs—even those with blocked or reduced flow. Sabal’s wellness approach promotes preventative, holistic and natural lifestyles. She also offers acupuncture (needle or non-needle) to reduce pain and anxiety; chiropractic adjustments (by hand or by instrument) to align bones and joints; massage (for therapeutic applications and relaxation); and hair tissue mineral analysis (to reveal metabolic type so food and supplement recommendations are more effective). Location: 1404B W. 1st St., Gulf Shores, AL. For more information, call 251970-3605, or 251-752-0428 after hours for emergencies.

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When overweight adults exchange refined grain products such as white bread and pasta for whole-grain equivalents, they tend to feel full sooner, eat less, lose weight and experience a reduction in inflammation, the journal Gut reports. Researchers from Denmarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Food Institute and the University of Copenhagen studying 50 adults at risk for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease found that test volunteers realized these benefits by eating whole grains, and rye in particular.

Herbs Ease Polycystic Ovary Symptoms High-Fat Diet Risks Multiple Sclerosis Relapse A high-fat diet increases the risk of relapse of multiple sclerosis in children by as much as 56 percent, reports The Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. A multi-university study of 219 children also found that each 10 percent increase in saturated fat as a share of total calories tripled the risk of relapse. Inversely, each additional cup of vegetables per week cut the risk of the disease by 50 percent.

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Ingesting a combination of five herbs while making healthy lifestyle changes significantly reduced symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome in a recent Australian study of 122 women published in Phytotherapy Research. The herbs were Cinnamomum verum (cinnamon), Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), Hypericum perforatum (St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wort), Paeonia lactiflora (peony) and Tribulus terrestris (tribulus). Menstrual cycles returned to normal duration for 55 percent of the women, and significant improvements occurred in body mass index, pregnancy rates, hormones, insulin sensitivity and blood pressure. Subjects also exhibited less depression, anxiety and stress.

A Harvard study of 325 women undergoing fertility treatments found that those consuming the most produce high in pesticide residues, such as strawberries, spinach and grapes, were 18 percent less likely to become pregnant and 26 percent less likely to have a live birth compared to women eating the least amount of pesticide-laden produce. Study co-author Dr. Jorge Chavarro suggests that women trying to conceive should eat organic produce or low-pesticide choices like avocados, onions and oranges. 12

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A study published in the journal Science found that forests across Asia, Latin America and Africa release 468 tons of carbon per year, equivalent to nearly 10 percent of the annual U.S. carbon footprint. Thus, tropical forests may no longer be acting as carbon sinks and could be releasing more carbon than they store. Lead author Alessandro Baccini, with the Woods Hole Research Center, in Massachusetts, says, “These findings provide the world with a wake-up call on forests. If we’re to keep global temperatures from rising to dangerous levels, we need to drastically reduce emissions and greatly increase forests’ ability to absorb and store carbon.” Researchers think nearly 70 percent of this loss of carbon storage capacity is caused by small-scale degradation from logging, drought and wildfire. Researchers say that policies to curb deforestation, reduce degradation and restore the integrity of the land could turn forests back into carbon sinks.

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Some municipalities spend between 20 and 40 percent of their annual budgets on the energy needed to operate wastewater treatment plants. The city of Thousand Oaks, California, has transformed their biggest energy user into an energy generator. Across the U.S., energy users of all sizes are taking control of their power supply and relieving stress from the grid. That’s the idea behind distributed energy. Atlantic Re:think and Siemens have partnered to explore this burgeoning energy revolution. View a video at Tinyurl.com/ TheThousandOaksSolution.

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Solar energy is now the cheapest form of new energy in dozens of countries, with record-setting solar farms being built worldwide. Researchers have been investigating ways to make transparent solar panels that resemble glass that could be used as window panels at the same time as converting the light that shines on them into electricity. “Highly transparent solar cells represent the wave of the future for new solar applications,” explains materials scientist Richard Lunt, Ph.D., from Michigan State University. “We analyzed their potential and show that by harvesting only invisible light, these devices have the potential of generating a similar amount of electricity as rooftop solar while providing additional functionality to enhance the efficiency of buildings, automobiles and mobile electronics.” As reported in Nature Energy, his team has developed a transparent, luminescent, solar concentrator that looks like clear glass, covered in small, organic molecules adept at capturing only ultraviolet and near-infrared wavelengths of light. The visible light that enables human vision isn’t obstructed, so we can see through the cell. If scaled up to cover the billions of square feet of glass surfaces throughout the U.S., it could potentially supply about 40 percent of our country’s energy needs.

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France Welcomes Beleaguered Climate Researchers

French President Emmanuel Macron awarded 18 climate scientists from the U.S. and elsewhere millions of euros in grants to relocate to his country for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidential term. Macron’s “Make Our Planet Great Again” grants are meant to counter Trump’s intent on the climate change front following his declaration to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord. One winner, Camille Parmesan, of the University of Texas at Austin, who is working at an experimental ecology station in the Pyrenees charting how human-made climate change is affecting wildlife, says that in the U.S., “You are having to hide what you do.”

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UK furniture and design company Pentatonic has invented the Trashpresso, a solar-powered, mini-recycling plant that transforms plastic waste into usable architectural tiles. Pentatonic doesn’t use raw goods that create excess waste because they are committed to using materials for their products that incorporate some element of recycling, says co-founder Johann Bodecker. They want their products to be reusable, too, so they don’t use glues, resins, paints or formaldehydes to create them, a philosophy that influences all company decisions. The Trashpresso can be used in offthe-grid places where traditional recycling plants would be impractical. It sorts, shreds and compresses trash into plastic fibers to create fully formed tiles. The invention has attracted the attention of companies that want to reduce their own contribution to plastic waste and ocean pollution. Starbucks UK, for example, has commissioned Pentatonic to turn their coffee shop waste into furniture, including bean bag chairs produced from plastic bottles and cups.

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The Trump Administration’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget again calls on Congress to lift long-standing prohibitions on the destruction and slaughter of wild horses and burros. The budget seeks to cut approximately $14 million of the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Program by selling as many as 90,000 federally protected American mustangs for slaughter to avoid management costs and supply foreign markets with horsemeat. So far, citizens have held the line in favor of America’s iconic equine heritage. As Congress discusses appropriations for 2019, we must continue to press our senators and representatives to stand with the 80 percent of Americans that demand protection for these animals. Make your voice heard today via the online form at Tinyurl.com/ SaveWildHorsesNow.

Companies that recycle cardboard boxes were overwhelmed after record-breaking holiday shopping online. The U.S. Postal Service estimated it delivered 10 percent more packages in 2017 than the year before. Amazon, the leader in online shopping, said it shipped more than 5 billion items for Prime members in 2017. All of this cardboard is a huge recycling challenge. Americans routinely toss food waste and other garbage into their recycling carts, and China, the country that receives the bulk of these contaminated recyclables, says it has had enough. China, by far the world’s biggest importer and processor of recyclables, has put the U.S. on notice that it will begin turning away all but the most pristine used plastics and unsorted waste paper by this fall and early next year. The pronouncement has alarmed U.S. government and industry officials, especially on the West Coast, that face the challenge of either cleaning up the vast, never-ending stream of recyclables to meet China’s strict standards or finding other places to dump the messy items—perhaps in landfills. The uncertainty caused by China’s looming ban is beginning to slow down the entire West Coast system for sorting and shipping off recyclables. In Hong Kong, which ships its waste paper and cardboard to the Chinese mainland, mounds of the materials already are piling up at docks and in cargo ships being kept at sea.

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Waxworms, a type of caterpillar, are vexing to beekeepers because they devour the wax that bees use to build honeycombs. It turns out that they can do the same to plastic. Ongoing worldwide research reveals several types of bacteria found in waxworms that digest some kinds of plastic at rates that vary from weeks to months. Scientist Federica Bertocchini, at the Spanish National Research Council, found that when the greater wax moth came in contact with polyethylene, about 13 percent of the plastic disappeared after half a day. She collaborated with biochemists at the University of Cambridge to analyze this chemical decomposition of the plastic. They discovered that some of the substance is converted into ethylene glycol, a sign that it was genuinely being degraded. The carbon-to-carbon bonds found in polyethylene are also present in the wax that the caterpillars eat. Susan Selke, director of the Michigan State University School of Packaging, remarks, “The hunt for organisms that can degrade plastics is on. Right now, we don’t have a good solution for dealing with the plastics that are piling up on our planet.”

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an the key to wellness be in the water you’re drinking? Missy Guitterrez believes that the most important step to healthy living is maintaining a slightly alkaline blood chemistry. As the founder and co-owner of Peak Alkalinity LLC, she suggests that the easiest way to do this is to drink alkaline water. “Sure, you’d probably be alkaline if you ate a raw food diet, lived a stress-free life and avoided coming in contact with toxins, but that’s hard to do,” she notes. “Drinking alkaline water is the simplest and quickest solution, plus it’s all natural.” When pH levels in the bloodstream are at an optimum level (7.2 to 7.4), the body thrives, resulting in a boost in the detoxification process, improved immunity, easier weight management and slowed aging. Guitterrez practiced pharmacy for six years in Louisiana before spending 20 years in the financial services industry. She is a former collegiate athlete and holder of 10 AAU medals in Shotokan karate, but she has also suffered from several chronic health issues. After spending copious amounts of 18

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her checkbook and talking with all the people she had touched,” Guitterrez recalls. “Her life was so meaningful and it made me question what mine was going to be about.” She began researching alkaline water businesses as a desire to give back to the community grew. The multi-level marketing and online sales approach of other alkaline water companies did not appeal to her because she wanted a larger educational component. “I felt called to help others detoxify and I had a vision for a showroom that could be used to educate the community,” Guitterrez explains. Through a series of serendipitous events, things fell into place and her dream became a reality with the opening of Peak Alkalinity last fall, in downtown Fairhope. Guitterrez chose to relocate her family from Louisiana to open the store in Fairhope not only because of its small-town charm and proximity to her previous home, but also because of the clusters of rare cancers being documented along the Gulf Coast. Approximately a quarter of the people that come into Peak Alkalinity are oncology patients. Because cancer cells thrive in an acidic environment, it is believed that a higher pH level in the body can slow or stop cancer growth.

Striving to continue the generous legacy of Guitterrez’s mom, Peak Alkalinity gives free alkaline water to any oncology patient that comes in and is working on installing alkaline water ionizers in area cancer centers. The business also donates 10 percent of all proceeds to a different charity each month. Customers come in seeking relief from a long list of chronic issues including acid reflux, gout, arthritis and diabetes. “Plus we see a ton of healthy people that want more energy, and athletes that want to increase their speed and recovery time,” she says. In addition to filling bottles with alkaline water, Peak Alkalinity offers three types of alkaline water ionizers at competitive prices so consumers can transform their own tap water into health-boosting alkaline water. The store also sells BPA/BPS-free water bottles and houses HydroZen, which offers a full menu of massage services, infrared sauna sessions (which include a collagen shower) and detoxifying foot spas. Peak Alkalinity believes that drinking alkaline water is a form of preventative healthcare. With customers calling to place orders from across the country and talks of a Mobile location opening later this year, it is evident that this locally-owned store is inspiring lifestyle changes for countless individuals. “Our mission is optimal health, from the inside out,” says Guitterrez. “It’s more important than ever to keep our bodies as pure as possible, because of the contaminants we encounter daily. There’s no better way to do this than by drinking water that gives us exactly what we need for great health.” Location: 217-B Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-270-7200 or visit PeakAlkalinity.com. See ad, page 27.

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amantha Ahdoot’s son Isaac was 9 years old when he collapsed from the heat while playing clarinet at band camp. It had been a record-hot summer following a mild winter and early spring, and Dr. Ahdoot, an Alexandria, Virginia, pediatrician, had already noticed a string of unusual cases: A toddler had contracted Lyme disease in the once tick-free region of Northern Maine. A teenager had suffered an asthma attack in February, a full month before she usually started taking allergy medicine. A displaced grade-schooler from out of town arrived traumatized after fleeing a hurricane-ravaged home with her family. But it wasn’t until she saw her son laying on a gurney in the emergency room with an IV in his arm that she fully connected the dots. “I was aware that the weather had 20

changed a lot since I was kid. But it really didn’t hit home until that day that climate change could affect my health and the health of my children personally,” recalls Ahdoot. “I realized it would be a betrayal of my duty as a pediatrician to sit back and do nothing about it.”

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Ahdoot, now a vocal climate change activist, is among a growing number of healthcare professionals that have begun to reframe climate change not as a concern for elsewhere or the future, but as a pressing U.S. public health issue today. In one recent survey of 1,200 allergists, 48 percent said climate change is already affecting their patients a “great deal” or a “moderate amount.” In another survey of lung

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specialists, 77 percent said they were seeing patient symptoms grow more severe due to worsening climate-related air quality. In a sweeping review published last October in The Lancet medical journal, a team of healthcare professionals proclaimed that the human symptoms of climate change are “unequivocal and potentially irreversible,” noting that since 2000, the number of people in the United States exposed to heat waves annually has risen by about 14.5 million, and the number of natural disasters annually has increased 46 percent. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also begun to weigh in with a Climate-Ready States and Cities Initiative to help local health departments brace for everything from the hazardous air quality associated with more forest fires to the spread of vector-borne diseases like Zika and West Nile as the range and season of mosquitoes and ticks expands. Meanwhile, groups like the newly formed and expansive Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, to which Ahdoot belongs, are being proactive. Its doctors are greening their offices, swapping cars for bikes, buses or carpooling, lobbying lawmakers and encouraging their patients to undertake measures to prevent the problem from worsening. In the process, they say, they might even improve their own health. “We want the public to understand that climate change is not just about polar bears or receding glaciers in the Arctic, but also about our children and our health here and now,” says Ahdoot.

heat. Such rising temperatures, combined with increased rain and record-high atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, can have a significant impact on plants—both those that irritate or nourish us, says Howard Frumkin, a medical doctor who co-authored the Lancet report and teaches environmental and occupational health sciences at the University of Washington, in Seattle. Wild, allergy-inducing plants like ragweed and poison ivy are flourishing. Poison ivy is growing faster, larger and more toxic as excess carbon prompts it to produce more of its rash-inducing compound, urushiol. “We are seeing the season for ragweed productivity expanding, with pollen levels rising higher and earlier and lasting longer by several weeks,” advises Frumkin. In 2016, residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota, endured a ragweed season that was 21 days longer than in 1990. Other, desirable crops, like grains, do worse in hotter carbon-rich climes, producing less protein and other nutrients, Frumkin notes. Meanwhile, bugs are thriving, with longer seasons and wider ranges in which to reproduce. Mosquitoes’ capacity to transmit dengue fever—the world’s fastest-growing mosquitoborne illness—has risen by 11 percent since 1950, more than half of that just since 1990, according to the Lancet report. Further, the tick that carries Lyme disease is now present in 46 percent of U.S. counties, up from 30 percent in 1998. “My physician colleagues used to treat two or three cases a month during tick season,” says Dr. Nitin Damle, a physician at South County Internal Medicine, in Wakefield, Rhode Island. “Now each of us sees 40 to 50 new cases each season.”

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Rising heat can also aggravate lung conditions because it promotes the production of ozone, a major lung irritant. With prolonged heat often come wildfires. When one burned for three months in North Carolina in a recent summer, researchers discovered that residents of counties affected by the smoke plume showed a 50 percent increase in emergency trips due to respiratory illness. Like Isaac, more kids are ending up in hospitals due to soaring temperatures, with U.S. emergency room visits for heat illnesses

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red meat results in five times more climate-warming emissions per calorie than chicken, pork, dairy or eggs, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. It also creates 11 times more emissions than the production of potatoes, wheat or rice. Eating less red meat can also decrease an individual’s risk of certain cancers.

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up by 133 percent between 1997 and 2006. Ahdoot recalls a young football player from Arkansas that showed signs of weakness and fatigue during practice, but wasn’t treated right away. He ended up with heat stroke, kidney failure and pulmonary edema and ultimately required kidney dialysis. “Every summer now, I see the impacts of increasing temperatures and heat waves on kids,” she says. Climate change can also impact mental health, according to a recent review by the American Psychological Association. Exposure to natural disasters can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. Plus, according to research institutions including the University of California, San Diego, and Iowa State University, chronic heat, especially at night, can interfere with sleep and even lead to aggressive behavior. Then there’s the worry about what to do about it, and whether it will be enough. “When you talk with people about what is affecting them, climate is definitely one of the things stressing them out,” says Thomas Doherty, Psy.D., a psychologist in Portland, Oregon. “There’s a sense of mystery and powerlessness around it that weighs on people.”

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Mona Sarfaty, a family physician who is now director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, attests that 69 percent of Americans are aware that climate change is occurring, and more than half agree that human activities are at least partly to blame. Yet only a third believe it could ever harm them personally. “So much of the early focus was on the receding glaciers and the penguins,” she says. “People today still think it will affect ‘those other people over there,’ but not them.” She agrees with the recent focus on imminent health issues, and is encouraged that a growing number of healthcare professionals feel it’s their duty to inform their patients about climate change to mobilize action. “When you talk about climate change not only in terms of the health impact it has on individuals and families, but also in terms of the real-time benefits of taking action against it, people are a lot more interested in doing something,” says Sarfaty. For instance, shifting to clean energy sources like wind and solar instead of coal can effect better air quality and easier breathing now. Cycling or walking to work rather

than driving can reduce carbon emissions, boost feel-good brain chemicals and keep weight in check. Writing letters to editors or attending rallies to urge lawmakers to pass climate-friendly policies can not only fend off the anxiety and depression that comes with feeling helpless, but also effect real change. Ahdoot is taking these steps now. She has solar panels on her roof, is assisting the local hospital to reduce its carbon footprint, takes public transportation to work and encourages her kids to walk whenever possible. “I don’t feel powerless at all. I feel empowered and optimistic,” she says. “The more we know, the more we are moved to act. We can all do something small every day to protect our climate.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health w r iter in Boulder, C O. Connec t at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Good Food Choices Enable Global Health

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hree years ago, the New York Times added a new word to the world’s food vocabulary: Climatarian (n.) A diet whose primary goal is to reverse climate change. This includes eating locally produced food (to reduce energy spent in transportation), choosing pork and poultry instead of beef and lamb (to limit gas emissions), and using every part of ingredients (apple cores, cheese rinds, etc.) to limit food waste. Changing our food choices to support this model can have a ripple effect. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in a 2017 study published in the journal Climatic Change, looked at how diets impact personal health, the healthcare system and climate. They found that adopting a more plant-based diet reduces the relative risk of coronary heart disease, colorectal cancer and Type 2 diabetes by 20 to 40 percent. National annual health care costs could drop from $93 billion to $77 billion. Direct greenhouse gas emissions could annually drop 489 to 1,821 pounds per person.

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Such an approach involves considering the related water usage, greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint—the energy required to cultivate, harvest and transport food—plus processing associated food waste. Here are some top choices.

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Hydroponic greens are hands-down winners. The Shelton Family Farm, near Whittier, North Carolina, weekly produces 10,000 to 12,000 heads of hydroponically grown Bibb lettuce. The controlled environment and carefully engineered nutrient delivery systems maximize all resources. “It’s an enclosed system that runs 24/7, and it’s highly efficient from a water-usage standpoint because we recycle the water,” says William Shelton Jr., a fourth-generation family farmer. “The only water that’s actually consumed is what’s taken up and transpired through the plants.” In a moderate climate, energy costs to recycle the water and keep the plants at an even temperature are moderate, as well.

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Plants beat meat. “Livestock farming produces from 20 to 50 percent of all manmade greenhouse gas emissions,” says nutritionist and climate activist Jane Richards, of GreenEatz, in Mountain View, California. “You can reduce your footprint by a quarter by cutting down on red meats such as beef and lamb.” An exception is the vegetarian staple of rice. According to researchers at Project Drawdown, a climate solutions organization in Sausalito, California, rice cultivation is responsible for at least 10 percent of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and up to 19 percent of global methane emissions. New farming techniques, like mid-season draining of the rice paddies, could cut methane emissions by at least 35 percent. Richards notes, “Meat, cheese and eggs have the highest carbon footprint; fruit, vegetables, beans and nuts, much lower. The carbon footprint of a vegetarian diet is about half that of a meat-lover’s diet.” Root crops such as carrots, radishes, potatoes and beets have a lower carbon footprint than above-ground plants due to less food waste. A beautiful beet is easier to grow than a bell pepper that blemishes more easily. Seasonal, regional fruit, vegetables, herbs and honey have a lighter carbon impact because they are transported shorter distances. Usually what grows best in a region and is consumed locally is also best for the climate.

Foods naturally suited to their environment grow and taste better, and are packed with more nutrients, reports Sustainable Table, an educational nonprofit that builds healthy communities through sustainable eating habits (SustainableTable.org).

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New agricultural developments can also benefit our climate environment. According to Project Drawdown research, perennial grains and cereals could be pivotal in reaching soil, carbon and energy targets. The Land Institute, in Salina, Kansas, has been working with the Rodale Institute, in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to develop a perennial wheat that would not have to be planted from seed each year. This would save soil, carbon and both human and machine energy. Kernza, a new perennial grain proven to prosper in natural grasslands like the Great Plains, is not yet widely distributed. Maria Speck, author of Simply Ancient Grains, advises, “With up to 15-foot-long roots, it can be harvested for five years and uses less fertilizer than conventional wheat. Kernza tastes almost like a cross between rice and wheat—sweet, grassy, mesmerizing.” Michael Pollan, author of Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual and creator of the film Food, Inc., suggests we keep it simple: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Climatarians would add another guideline—eat as locally as possible. Judith Fer tig w rites cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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arth Day, on April 22, will serve again as a galvanizing force on ways to save our planet. With the theme of End Plastic Pollution, the Earth Day Network (EDN) is setting a specific focus this year on the importance of reducing the use of plastics and finding more Earth-friendly alternatives (EarthDay.org). The nonprofit notes that of the approximately 300 million tons of plastic annually produced to make bags, bottles, packages and other commodities worldwide, only about 10 percent is successfully recycled and reused. The rest ends up in landfills or as litter, leaching dangerous chemicals into soil and water, endangering humans and wildlife alike. EDN asks everyone to pledge to switch to sustainable alternatives, subscribe to its newsletter, spread the word via social media, educate and mobilize citizens to demand action, and donate to support the adoption of a global framework to regulate plastic pollution that will engage individuals, companies and governments worldwide. 26

Further, EDN is extending people’s ability to take personal responsibility by self-rating and guiding their involvement via practical toolkits. “People can create and follow a plan to reduce their plastic footprint and also share that data to help others via the Billion Acts of Green online campaign,” says Valeria Merino, vice president of Global Earth Day, adding that participants will be able to create an ongoing record and track their commitments. The initiative is also providing materials, tips on organizing cleanup events and social media tie-ins. Help Coastal Alabama and Mississippi celebrate and forward progress in sustainability efforts by participating in these local Earth Day 2018 events. All events are free unless noted otherwise.

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10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 21 Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope, AL This is Alabama’s largest Earth Day celebration, honoring the Earth and the beautiful Mobile Bay. The 47th annual event hosts more than 100 environmental displays. Highlights include a children’s parade, educational activities, environmental film festival, electronics recycling and live entertainment throughout the day. Free BRATS shuttle service is provided from Big Lots parking lot on North Greeno Road, plus free valet bike parking is available at the event. For more information, call 702-496-5050 or visit EarthDayMobileBay.org. See ad, page 4.

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10 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 21 George Martin City Park, Gautier, MS This annual event features a farmers’ market, free eco-tours, vendors and children’s activities that promote learning about the environment. Local vendors will teach about efficient, money-saving and earthfriendly practices. For more information, visit JaxCoHome.com.

Earth Day Pensacola 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 21 Bayview Park, Pensacola, FL

This annual celebration and educational forum promotes green lifestyles with a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. The theme is Energy, Transportation and Sustainability and vendors will represent ride sharing, public transportation, hybrid vehicles, alternative energy sources and gardening. Enjoy live music, dancing, yoga and a children’s area. For more information, call 850-293-3578 or visit EarthDayPensacola.org.

Naturally Inspired Art Exhibition 6 to 9 p.m., April 21 Marnée’s Studio, Mobile, AL

The Earth Day opening reception for this juried exhibition will feature nature-themed work from local artists and a book signing by local author Lee Ann Ward. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided and a portion of art sales will benefit Mobile Baykeeper. For more information, call 251-206-5587 or visit MarneesStudio.com.

Earth Day Ocean Splash 1 to 5 p.m., April 22 The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL

Ocean Camp is celebrating nature and the ocean—which covers 70 percent of the planet and provides most of our oxygen—this Earth Day. The afternoon event will feature animal encounters, animal face painting, scavenger hunt prizes and marina walks. For more information, call 251-802-8605 or visit OceanCamp.camp.

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INTO THE WOODS Nature Helps Kids Build Skills and Character

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movement is afoot to get kids grounded in nature. Wilderness awareness programs, also known as primitive skills or Earth-based education, teach life-changing survival skills that build courage, compassion and camaraderie. “We help youth experience a true aliveness in nature. Kids gain knowledge of the outdoors and increase awareness, confidence and self-reliance, while having fun, positive experiences,” says Dave Scott, founder of the Earth Native Wilderness School (EarthNativeSchool.com), in Bastrop, Texas. They often go on to enthusiastically share what they’ve learned about natural flora and fauna with their families.

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skills, such as making bows, baskets, shelters and fire. “By making a bow out of a particular type of tree, children discover what type of habitat the tree prefers and how to harvest it sustainably. Indigenous skills like animal tracking also help them relate to wildlife and develop empathy for animals,” says Scott. “When you learn to trust rather than fear nature, you’re more likely to take care of it,” adds Rick Berry, founder of 4 Elements Earth Education (4eee.org), a Nevada City, California, nonprofit that helps kids and adults connect with planet Earth via immersion in nature. Leaving room for spontaneity and improvisation is important. While infusing indigenous knowledge into their curriculum, wilderness programs emphasize universal principles such as deep understanding of local environments and life’s interconnectedness. “Fire making is for

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everybody. Shelter making is for everybody. We are all caretakers of the land,” says Berry. Physical and other challenges, such as walking blindfolded through the woods, heighten sensory perception while building confidence. “The landscape is a great teacher with its uneven ground and obstacles, posing an opportunity to learn agility, practice balance and ultimately, expand awareness,” says Simon Abramson, associate director of Wild Earth (WildEarth.org), in High Falls, New York. Nature-immersion programs like Wild Earth’s further help kids sharpen their observation skills through activities like learning to identify birdsongs and trees. During a popular activity called “sit spot”, children learn to sit quietly, listen and observe from a specific location they may revisit over the course of a day or year to witness nature’s varied beauty. Another time, they may try “foxwalking”, creeping silently and slowly, or test their “owl vision”, using peripheral vision. For younger kids, instructors may incorporate such skills into a game like “coyote or rabbit,” where by staying still, they can avoid detection by a predator. Kids learn to listen both to nature and their own inner voice, which can be challenging in the midst of dominating peers and authority figures. “We build on the tradition of vision quest, in taking time to get quiet in nature and hear what the heart is saying,” says Berry. Activities may be patterned after natural cycles of the seasons, the four directions and diurnal rhythms. On a bright morning, emphasis is on high-energy, outward-facing activities; day’s end brings a pause to reflect, glean and share what participants have made and learned.

Lasting Life Lessons

Mother Nature’s lessons can be hardearned, but the outdoor trials that kids experience are often their most honored and memorable moments. Whether youths try out a wilderness program for a season or stay on for years, Earth-based learning can have an enduring impact. They help foster healthy relationships not only with the Earth, but with other people, according to Samuel Bow-

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hese resources will help parents and educators connect with quality, nature-based learning. Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature (CoyotesGuide.com) is an inspirational publication for teachers, mentors and parents based on ancient worldwide cultural wisdom, including mythic animal stories, nature-based ceremonies and survival tools. The Tracker School (TrackerSchool.com), founded by wilderness expert Tom Brown in 1978, offers 75 classes on wilderness survival skills and a list of tracker clubs and affiliates across North America and beyond. Tom Brown’s Field Guide to Nature and Survival for Children is another respected resource.

Children & Nature Network (ChildrenAnd Nature.org) connects children, families and communities with nature through evidence-based resources and tools, broadbased collaboration and grassroots leadership. This international initiative was co-founded by Richard Louv, renowned author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder.

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Abramson, noting that 60 percent of their instructors are alumni. “Thinking back on kids we’ve worked with, you can often see their wilderness journey reflected in their paths as adults, how they are making choices with their heart and pursuing their passions,” concludes Berry.

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man, a program coordinator with the Wilderness Awareness School (Wilderness Awareness.org), in Duvall, Washington. Team-driven activities like building a communal shelter can help kids learn how to work through conflict, listen to others and appreciate differences. “The kids that have come through our programs prove to be creative problemsolvers prepared to handle just about anything. They have focus and commitment, and tend to be service oriented,” observes

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is still best for soufflés, breads or cakes that rise as they bake. Replace chemical-coated nonstick pans, disposable parchment paper and aluminum foil with reusable, eco-friendly, U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved silicone mats. They are easy to clean, affordable and available in many sizes and shapes. Run the dishwasher when full and at night. Off-peak hours won’t cut the electric bill, but are more efficient for the power plant, reducing its energy footprint. Skip the garbage disposal to save water and energy. Use food waste for plantnurturing compost. Plastics numbered 1, 3, 6 or 7 are prone to leaching into food or drinks. Recycle or repurpose those already on hand to store craft items, small toys or office supplies.

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cides, chemicals, pet waste and leaked fluids from vehicles. Slippers or socks with a grip sole keep feet warm and prevent falls. Bamboo flooring is sustainable and eco-friendly, but is also shipped from China. Using local products reduces shipping costs, supports American businesses and can give the home a unique design. “Logs salvaged from the bottom of the Penobscot River turn into flooring, ceilings and accent walls,” advises Tom Shafer, co-owner of Maine Heritage Timber, in Millinocket. “The cold temperature preserves the wood and gives it a natural patina. It’s now available in peeland-stick, affordable planks called timberchic. Planks have an eco-friendly, UV-cured finish.” For more flooring tips, see Tinyurl.com/ Eco-FriendlyFloors.

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elanie Monteith, of San Diego, California, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 24 and plagued by symptoms for 14 years. Simple daily tasks became challenging. She relied on walking aids and walls to keep from falling. Eventually, she quit her job. Every day tested her survival skills. Then, in late 2017, Monteith tried grounding and it changed her life. Grounding, also called Earthing, refers to the discovery of major health benefits from sustained contact with the Earth’s natural and subtle electric charge. Recent research published in the Journal of Inflammation, Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal, Neonatology and Health indicates that grounding stabilizes the physiology in many ways, drains the body of inflammation, pain and stress, and generates greater well-being. Grounding can be as simple as going barefoot in nature, including the backyard, for 30 to 60 minutes once or twice a day on surfaces like grass, soil, gravel, stone and sand. If this isn’t practical, special grounding mats and pads are available online for convenient indoor use while sitting or sleeping; 32

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Reduction of chronic inflammation “Inflammation is intimately linked to most chronic and aging-related diseases,” says Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., a visiting scholar at the University of California, San Diego, who has conducted multiple grounding studies. “Grounding seems to be nature’s way to reduce inflammation.”

Enhanced blood flow Thick, sludgy blood is a common feature of diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. Several grounding studies have demonstrated a significant decrease in blood viscosity and enhanced blood flow. “Grounding represents a potent circulation booster; a simple, yet profound preventive and therapeutic strategy,” says integrative cardiologist Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, of Manchester, Connecticut, co-author of the book Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever!

Decreased stress Tracy Latz, a medical doctor and integrative psychiatrist in Mooresville, North Carolina, has found, “Patients with anxiety issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and depression, often benefit from grounding.”

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Improved vagus nerve function The vagus nerve connects with and regulates key organs, including the lungs, heart and intestines. In one study, doctors at the Penn State Children’s Hospital, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, grounded hospitalized premature infants and documented improved vagal function that could potentially boost resilience and reduce complications. “These babies have a lot of health challenges,” observes Dr. Charles Palmer, former chief of the center’s division of newborn medicine. “It seems that they are more relaxed when grounded.” More research is needed. Within a few months of grounding both day and night, Monteith’s disease symptoms receded dramatically. Her balance and stability improved when standing and walking. She sleeps more deeply and has more energy. An eye issue for which there is no drug subsided. She says her health continues to improve and she looks forward to living each day. Troy Baker, a recovery consultant for special populations and chief program officer of the nonprofit Adapt Functional Movement Center, in Carlsbad, California, who has been overseeing Monteith’s exercise training schedule, has observed a reduction in the effects of multiple sclerosis since she started grounding. “Her body is more fluid, not as stiff. She moves much better, with increased energy and stamina.” For more information on grounding, visit EarthingInstitute.net. Martin Zucker, a former Associated Press correspondent, has written about alternative medicine for 40 years and is co-author of the book Earthing.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 13

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Sunset Yoga for Charity – 6-7pm. Join Sunset Yoga for Charity on the Fairhope bluff before Sunset every 2nd and 4th Friday thru October. A different teacher for a different charity each time. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com. ThriveFairhope.com.

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Easter Sunday Service – 10:30-11:45am. Join our lively congregation in celebrating the life of Jesus Christ in a musical, spiritual and uplifting Easter message given by Rev. Judy Voght. Unity Church of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. 808-2563177. JanBixler@gmail.com. UnityGulfport.com.

Go After it with Gabi – 2:30-4pm. Are you ready to take your life to the next level? 6-wk series by Gabi Garrett, RYT 200 who hopped out of her cubical and dove into her true passions of yoga and writing, while shedding 50 lbs in the process. $30/class or $180 series. Register: bit.ly/2FhIPUR. Kudzu Aerial Fitness, 265 Young St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com. Shoulder Stability + Slow Flow – 2-3:30pm. Join Lynette Mattina to learn common postural issues that show up in the shoulders and create new habits of movement. Deepen your understanding of the shoulder girdle and cultivate an awareness in weight bearing poses. Bring mat and water. $25. Soul Shine Yoga, 103 B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. Register: bit.ly/2oUdGPB.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 U-Pick Blueberry Season Opens – 7am-12pm, Wed, Thur, Fri & Sat until mid-June. Come pick your own organic blueberries! Check our website and Facebook page for Harvest Night events on Saturdays starting in May. Weeks Bay Plantation, 12562 Mary Ann Beach Rd, Fairhope, AL. 251-2798746. WeeksBayPlantation.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 AHA Reiki Certification Training– O ffered in Apr and Sept. Upon completion, which begins with the Level I Usui Ryoho Reiki training, participants can perform self-treatments and practice professionally. Each of the three levels may be purchased individually, and for continuing education. For more details or application, please email. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. AlabamaHealingArts@ gmail.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com. Spring Mindful Market at Thrive Yoga – 11am4pm. The Mindful Market is an outdoor bazaar of local artists and vendors offering conscious-living products and art. We’re still offering positions at the market for local and conscious products and services. 10% of the profits will go to charity. Thrive Yoga and Massage, 21180 Alabama 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com. ThriveFairhope.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10 Green Drinks Fairhope – 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. Brief speaker at 6pm at most meetings. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Food from Sunflower Cafe and produce from local farmers. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251279-7517. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks. Power of Animal Retrieval Journey – 7-9pm. Also on Apr 12. Spirit of the Owl will lead you on a shamanic journey to retrieve your power animal/ animal spirit guide. Power animals protect, support and guide; they teach, strengthen and inspire. The Lotus Jungle, 6A S Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. 608449-1007. Register: RosieBlumm.com.

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Open, Align and Activate the Chakras – 1011:30am. Unbalanced chakras result in physical, mental, emotional or spiritual difficulties. Learn to help open, align, activate and balance the chakras using techniques of mindfulness, pranayama, affirmations, mudras, essential oils and guided meditations. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Buti Yoga + Soul Bowlz – 10:30-11:30am. Buti Yoga has a foundation in power yoga and is fused with tribal dance, plyometrics & deep abdominal toning. Come be a part of empowered women. After class, head across the street and treat yourself to a smoothie at Soul Bowlz. $5. Soul Shine Yoga, 103 B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 New Unity Book Study – 1:30-3pm, Thursdays (Apr 19-May10). Unity on the Eastern Shore’s class will study Neale Donald Walsch’s book, The Only Thing That Matters. Bring a book and glean new ideas. Class is open to the public. Love-offering donation basis. Unity on the Eastern Shore, 22979 US Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL. 251-990-8934. UnityOnTheEasternShore.org. Your Little Ones – 6:15-8pm. Join Debra Swartzendruber, a mother of four, creator of Simply Essential and Young Living Educator will share how to find and use nontoxic chemical-free care products on your children and grandchildren. Healthy children make a healthy home! Private Residence, 26 Barkley Dr, Atmore, AL. 251-253-0010. Swartzen88@gmail.com. Life Force Re-balance Workshop – 7-9pm. Does your life force feel depleted? Join Spirit of the Owl in restoring that life force by working energies from the earth and heavens. Wear comfortable clothes. $25. The Lotus Jungle, 6A S Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. 608-449-1007. Register: RosieBlumm.com.

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Autism Resource Fair – 9am-1pm. American Autism & Rehabilitation Center and the John 9:3 Foundation are hosting this event that will be a blast for all ages. Inflatables, food trucks, music, games, raffles, a short lap for autism, autism resource booths and much more. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities available. Daphne Fire Department, 25250 Bailey Yelding Jr Dr, Daphne, AL. 251-210-1632. AmericanAutismCenter.com (click on “News”). Ease Chronic Pain Without Drugs—MELT! – 9-11am. Learn simple MELT self-treatments you can do to remain active, healthy and pain-free for life. Eliminate “stuck” stress before it accumulates causing chronic aches, pains and unwanted signs of aging. Keep your whole body feeling great at any age. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-4731104. Synergyoga.net. Yoga 101 – 9:30-11:30am. Led by Angela Gray, MA, ERYT-500, this workshop focuses on foundation postures of yoga and provides fundamental principles for practicing them. For those brand new to yoga, this is a great place to start. $35/$25 early bird by Apr 7. 646-220-8561. Alabama Healing Arts,6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail. com.AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Sacred Healing Journey Workshop – 9am-5pm. Join Spirit of the Owl for a day of ceremony and healing. We will explore the 3 levels of consciousness in the Andean tradition: the territories vision, connectivity and fluidity. $150. Fairhope, AL. 608-449-1007. More info: SpiritOfTheOwl.com. Register: RosieBluum.com.

Earth Day Mobile Bay – 10am. Alabama’s largest Earth Day celebration. Free. Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope. EarthDayMobileBay.org. Earth Day Blessing of the Pets – 2-3pm. Pets are considered family members and deserve our very best, loving efforts. For the 9th year, Unity on the Eastern Shore’s Rev. Geer will provide a blessing for pets at Earth Day Mobile Bay. All pets are welcome. Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope, AL. 251-990-8934. UnityOnTheEasternShore.org. Bald Eagle Bash – 4-7pm. “Party for Preservation” to benefit Weeks Bay Foundation. Enjoy Gulf shrimp prepared by top local restaurants. Music by Johnny Hayes and the Loveseats. Advance tickets $40; tickets at the gate $45; kids 10 and under free. Tonsmeire Weeks Bay Resource Center, Fairhope, AL. 251-990-5004. BaldEagleBash.com. Art Exhibit Opening – 6-9pm. The art exhibition “Naturally Inspired” will hold its opening reception at Marnée’s Studio. The event will feature nature-themed art and will raise funds for Mobile Baykeeper. Free food/drinks, live painting, book signings & tons of art. Marnée’s Studio, 2353 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL. 251-206-5587. Info@ MarneeStudio.com. Marneestudio.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Earth Day Ocean Splash – 1-5pm. The ocean covers 70% of our earth and provides most of our oxygen. Join us to celebrate nature and the ocean. Animal encounters, animal face painting, scavenger hunt prizes; marina walks. Free (donations appreciated). The Wharf, 4776 Main Street L210, Orange Beach, AL. 251-802-8605. OceanCamp@gmail. com. OceanCamp.camp. Wellness and Spiritual Healing Workshop – 1-4pm. Dr. Saul Shaye will share “A Healer’s Odyssey,” the story of his transformation to spiritual healer, and how to enhance well-being on every level. Suggested offering $25. Dr. Shaye will be available April 23 & 24 for private healing sessions. Unity Christ Church, 5859 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-285-3440. UnityOfMobileAL@gmail. com. Facebook.com/UnityOfMobile.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26

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SATURDAY, MAY 12

Oil Fitness – 6:45-8:30pm. Learn how aromatic compounds offer pre and post exercise benefits. Join Johnny “Drop” Williams, Fitness Coach, as he shares his success secrets of working out oil-infused. Not a gym goer but want to be healthy? He has something for you as well! Prodisee Pantry, 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@ gmail.com. Reflex-OIL-ogy.com.

Quantum-Touch Level One – 9:30am-5:30pm, May 12-13. QTL1 with Julie E Brent. More at QuantumTouch.com. You will learn to work with Life Force energy on a sub-atomic level using intention attention and breathing. No experience needed, anyone can learn. $480 at door or $400 if 3 wk in advance. Fairhope, AL. 251-202-7277. AskJulieEBrent@gmail.com. JulieEBrent.com/ schedule-of-events.

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SATURDAY, MAY 26

Sunset Yoga for Charity – 6:30pm. Join Sunset Yoga for Charity on the Fairhope bluff before Sunset every 2nd and 4th Friday thru October. A different teacher for a different charity each time. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com. ThriveFairhope.com.

Meet & Greet for Traditional Naturopath Course – 10am-1pm. Registration open for the 2018 TN and Holistic Health Practitioner course. $100 deposit holds your space. Class meets 1 Saturday per mo for 12 mos starting in May, with 24/7 online access to the class. Southern Institute of Natural Health, Ocean Springs, MS. 228-257-1946. Betty.OBrian@gmail.com. SouthernInstituteOfNaturalHealth. com. IridologyAcademy.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Spring/Summer Market in the Park Opening Day – 7:30am-12pm. The downtown Spring/Summer market will be open Saturdays, Apr 28-Jul 28. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile, AL. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org. Reflex-OIL-ogy™ of the Body Systems – 8am5pm. Come for a day or a weekend of self empowerment, fun and learning! Check out all the options at Reflex-OIL-ogy.com. Support your skeletal and nervous systems with essential oils, Reflex-OILogy, emotional release, energy points and self help care. The Gathering Place, 304 Louisa St, Waveland, MS. 850-380-4943. Contact@reflex-oil-ogy.com. Reflex-OIL-ogy.com. Race the Town Scavenger Hunt – 9am-12pm. Race through Fairhope to find QR codes strategically scattered around town. When done, head back to the pier for vendors and fun! Proceeds go to FEEF and Baldwin County Foster & Adoptive Parents Association. $25. Fairhope Pier, Fairhope, AL. 601-606-0736. Jessica@FITbyJessica.com. Sign up on Eventbrite.com under RACE the TOWN Scavenger Hunt.

MONDAY, MAY 7 AHA Massage Therapy School – Enrollment is open for the state-licensed (#2253), 6 50-hour program. E mphasizes hands-on techniques and practice, specialty techniques, fundamental sciences, student clinic and outreach practicum. AHA currently has a 100% pass rate for students taking licensure exam. For more details or application, please email. Night classes start April 2. Alabama Healing Arts. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@ gmail.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 31 Spring/Summer Market in the Park Springhill Opening Day – 3-6pm. The Spring/Summer market will be open Thursdays, May 31-Jul 26. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Lavretta Park, Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Annual Grandman Triathlon – 7am. Racers jump off the Fairhope pier into the open waters of Mobile Bay and swim 1/3 of a mile alongside the Fairhope Pier, then bike 18 mi throughout the city of Fairhope across grueling hills and finish the race sprinting a 5k alongside Mobile Bay. Benefitting Mobile Baykeeper. Fairhope, AL. Register: Grandman.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Iridology Certification Classes – Jun 22-24. In person and online. Certification through the International Iridology Practitioners association. Ocean Springs, MS.Contact and details: IridologyAcademy.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 AHA Yoga Teacher Training – Enrollment is open for the 200-, 300- and 500-hour yoga teacher trainings. Available for aspiring teachers or personal development. Iyengar-style instruction emphasizes the use of props to ensure safety and alignment. Graduates are eligible to become registered with Yoga Alliance. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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sunday Discounts on Supplements – Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods (251-928-0644) and Virginia’s Health Foods (251479-3952). 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope, AL and 3055-A Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. VA-FairhopeHealthFoods.com. Center for Spiritual Living Service – 10am. Make every step, every choice, every word, a conscious one. Center for Spiritual Living, 1230 Montlimar, Mobile, AL. 251-343-0777. CenterForSpiritualLivingMobile.org. Open Table Worship Service (United Church of Christ) – 10:30am. Weekly progressive Christian worship. Gathering in the chapel at All Saints Episcopal Church, 151 S Ann St, Mobile, AL. 251-545-1011. Pastor@OpenTableUCC.org. OpenTableUCC.org. Sunday Service – 10:30am. Explore a spiritual pathway with Mobile Unitarian Universalists, 6345 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. UUFM.org. Sunday Service at Unity Church of Gulfport – 10:30-11:45am. Join us for a spiritual message given by Rev. Judy Voght. Let her inspire your week ahead with uplifting, positive messages from the heart. Join us every third Sunday, after service, for fellowship potluck. Unity Church of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. 228-871-7004. JanBixler@gmail.com. UnityGulfport.com.

classifieds Unity Sunday Service and Celebration – 10:30am. Weekly service welcomes people of all races, cultures, lifestyles and creeds. Services followed by cake and coffee for birthdays on 1st Sundays, eating out together 2nd Sundays, potluck and fellowship 3rd Sundays, healing circle/pet blessing 4th Sundays, Q&A and eat out 5th Sundays. Unity on the Eastern Shore, 22979 US Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL. 251-990-8934. UnityOnTheEasternShore.org. Unity Church of Mobile Sunday Service – 11am. Unity offers a positive path for spiritual living. Join us on Sundays for a peace-filled experience, and joyous fellowship, with uplifting messages and music, and centering meditations 5859 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-285-3440. UnityOfMobileAL@ gmail.com. Facebook.com/unityofmobile. Baha’i’s of Fairhope Diversity Devotions – 3-5pm. Every 4th Sunday. Join us in the coming together of people from diverse religions and backgrounds to celebrate our unity and strengthen the spiritual health of the community. Refreshments served immediately following the shared devotional program. 81 Magnolia Ave, Fairhope, AL. BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com.

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SERVICES GREEN SWEEPS GREEN CLEANING SERVICE – Reliable, efficient and detailoriented cleaning service with eco-friendly products. Text/Call 703-216-1875. Winkel. Heather@gmail.com. MEDIUM~INTUITIVE~PSYCHIC – Marie Bates Curry offers intuitive guidance and spiritual connections. Individual and Group Readings. By appointment only: 251-300-7261.

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Kick Start Monday at Rootz – Start the week off healthy with $1 off Kick Starts—nutrient-dense and delicious healing soups. These convenient grab-and-go meals are made with local, sustainable ingredients. Rootz, 209 A S Section, Fairhope, AL. 251-270-7120. EatRootz.com. Chair or Floor Restore & Nidra Sleep – 9:3010:30am. Half gentle or restorative poses in the chair or on the floor and the other half of class is yoga nidra, a lying down meditation designed to balance brain waves and the nervous system while developing more body and emotional awareness and mental stability. Thrive Yoga and Massage, 21180 Alabama 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com. ThriveFairhope.com. Kundalini Kriya Yoga @ 265 Young Street – 10:30-11:45am, Mon & Wed. New class: Amaya James, RYT 500, leads students to use breath, movement, sound and silence to activate the deeper aspects of self while awakening both creative fire and personal power. Bring yoga mat. Drop in $15, packages available. Kudzu Aerial Fitness. 265 Young St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com. Monday Sitting Group – 11-11:45am and 5-5:45pm. New class: Drop-in sitting groups are a great way to start or maintain your mindfulness practice in a casual setting. Mindful breathing practices, yogic philosophy + guided meditation. $5. Included in SS unlimited memberships. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com. Gentle Yoga with Dana – 4:15-5:15pm. Join Dana for a calming gentle yoga class to ease your stress and both soothe and quiet your mind. Find bliss in the land of “ahhhs” and experience the joy. Leave feeling on top of the world! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Doggie Happy Hour – 5-7pm. 1st Mon. A rescue networking event hosted by My Happy Dog 123. Bring your dog for drinks and live music while raising money for a local rescue foundation. Q&A with local vets. Free grain-free dog treats. Raffle prizes. Puppy photo booth. Free. OK Bicycle Shop, 661 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. Viviane Hentschel: MyHappyDog123@gmail.com. Facebook.com/ myhappydog123. Country, Soul, Rock n’Roll Line Dancing – 5:306:30pm. Get your groove on with many music genres with Ami Kay weekly. Kids are welcome. No experience necessary. Thrive Yoga and Massage, 21180 Alabama 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com. ThriveFairhope.com. Yoga with Chris G. – 5:45-7pm. Join Chris Garrett for an energizing blend of Iyengar and Vinyasa yoga, with emphasis on those hard to work abdominal areas. Recharge the body, soothe the soul and refocus the mind after a long day. Breathe, work, smile and find joy in the movement. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Responsible Parenting Class – 6-8pm. Free course for parents, together or separate, that covers co-parenting issues, positive parenting methods, money management and economic stability. Open to parents of children 18 and under. Also taught on Wednesday mornings. Family Center Baldwin County, 22671 Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale, AL. 251-947-4700. BaldwinFamilies2@gmail.com. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

10% Off Facials – Tues & Thurs. Book your appointments at Wellness Spa of Ocean Springs on Tuesdays and Thursdays and receive 10% off of any facial treatment or microdermabrasion when you mention this listing. Excludes any other offers, coupons or specials. 2900 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS. 228-209-4090. WellnessSpaOS.com. Positive Parenting Classes – 9-11:30am. 8-week course focused on parenting techniques that work without using corporal punishment. Taught in our Baldwin County office as well as Mobile on Thursdays 9-11:30 am. The Family Center, 22671 Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale, AL. 251-947-4700. Kids101@ comcast.net. FamilyCenterMobile.org. Qigong Tai Chi – 9-10:15am or 6:30-7:30pm. Explore the gentle art of the moving meditation. Includes a 15 min Intro to Meditation session. $10. Beginner-friendly. Ashbury Hotel, 600 West 65 Service Rd S, Mobile, AL. 251-207-0007. Jude@ BlueWillowWellness.com. BlueWillowWellness.com. La Leche League Mobile Bay Area – 10:30am. Open to all women with an interest in learning about and supporting breastfeeding. Babies/children are welcome. Free. 251-689-2085. For location information or breastfeeding help contact AmandaLLLMobile@ yahoo.com or MeghanLLL@yahoo.com. Grief Recovery Meeting – 1-2:30pm. This is a Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses. Experienced, professional and compassionate staff members support you through the grief process with the goal of transitioning into a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment. Ascension Funerals & Cremations, 1016 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-634-8055. AscensionFuneralGroup.com. Farmers Market – 2-6pm, Tues. 9am-2pm, Sat. Farmers market offering direct farm sales to the public. Fresh seasonal produce, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, handcrafted soaps and local artistry. Open year round. Know your farmer. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail.com. CoastalAlabamaMarket.com. Green Drinks Fairhope – 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. Brief speaker at 6pm at most meetings. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Food from Sunflower Cafe and produce from local farmers. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251279-7517. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks. TOPS – 5:30pm. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Open to anyone who wishes to lose weight. We weigh in every Tues and then have a short program by one of our members. Try it for free. Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church, Spanish Fort, AL. 251-625-6888. AHA PM Yoga – 5:45pm. Tues & Thurs. This centering tune-up improves posture, muscle-tone, strength & flexibility. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Register: call/text 251-377-8940 for Tues; 251-382-7895 for Thurs. $10/class; $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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Outstretched Christ-Centered Yoga Class – 5:45pm. Also at 8:15am on Wed. Each week Pneuma offers two donation-only yoga classes open to the public. Classes are appropriate for all levels and include a Christ-centered devotion. Donation only. 1901 Main St, Daphne, AL. See website for more info: Pneuma-Yoga-Movement.com. Book Study and Discussion Group – 6-8pm. Unity Church of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad, Gulfport, MS. 228-871-7004. Admin@UnityGulfport.com. UnityGulfport.com. Sierra Club Meeting – 6-8pm. 1st Tues. Public welcome. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort, AL. AHA Group Meditation – 6:45pm. Gentle intro provides both guided meditations and silent sits. Participants gradually work up to a 20-min sit in silence. Follows 5:45 yoga class each week. Register: call/text 541-490-6082; 30-min karma donation, $5 suggested (2-for-1 on punch pass). Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com. Easy Peasy Yoga Restorative Flow – 7-8pm. Enjoy the benefits of yoga without feeling like you need a lot of energy to show up. Learning to rest and restore is part of the yoga practice. Angela Gray teaches restorative yoga, done with postures lying over an oblong pillow, called a bolster. Thrive Yoga and Massage, 21180 Alabama 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com. ThriveFairhope.com. Introduction to Meditation – 7:45-8:30pm. Perfect for beginners to explore types of meditation. Training and practice. $5 Ashbury Hotel, 600 W 65 Service Rd (Airport Bvld), Mobile, AL. 251-207-0007. Jude@BlueWillowWellness.com. BlueWillowWellness.com.

wednesday 10% Off Waxing – Book your appointments at Wellness Spa of Ocean Springs on Wednesdays and receive 10% off of any waxing when you mention this listing. Excludes any other offers, coupons or specials. 2900 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS. 228-209-4090. WellnessSpaOS.com. Wellness Wednesdays at Rootz – Enjoy 10% off all retail items including supplements every Wednesday at Rootz. This nutrition kitchen offers madefrom-scratch, meals-to-go using local, sustainable and healthy ingredients. Rootz, 209 A S Section, Fairhope, AL. 251-270-7120. EatRootz.com. U-Pick Organic Blueberries – 7am-12pm. Wed-Sat until mid-June. Come pick your own organic blueberries! Check our website and Facebook page for Harvest Night events on Saturdays starting in May. Weeks Bay Plantation, 12562 Mary Ann Beach Rd, Fairhope, AL. 251-279-8746. WeeksBayPlantation.com. Qigong Tai Chi – 10am. Explore the gentle art of the moving meditation. Includes a 15 min Intro to Meditation session. $10. Beginner-friendly. Fowl River Community House, 5401 Fowl River Rd, Theodore, AL. 251-207-0007. Jude@BlueWillowWellness.com. BlueWillowWellness.com. Free Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis – 10:30am. This chair yoga class is free to participants with MS and funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Build strength and flexibility while improving balance and circulation. Fairhope, AL. Thrive@ThriveFairhope. com. 251-379-4493.

Gentle Chair Yoga – 11am-12pm. Accessible to individuals that are unable to stand unsupported for long periods of time, including seniors and anyone suffering from chronic pain, injuries, movement disorders or limited balance. Also Mon in Fairhope. $5. Pneuma Yoga/Movement Studio, 1901 Main St, Daphne, AL. 251-610-3151. Group Reformer with Adrienne – 12-1pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Adrienne during your day for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned, and be both leaner and stronger. Also Mondays at noon - please log onto the website to make reservations. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Restorative Yoga with Rebecca – 4-5pm. Been a long few days? No stresses and no worries. Allow Rebecca Dunbar McLeod to lead you down a relaxing path with some restorative yoga. Be supported by all the right props as the poses plus gravity gently melt away the anxieties of the week… yes! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Green Drinks Mobile – 5-7pm. 3rd Wed. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with likeminded folks and monthly speaker at most meetings. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Alchemy Tavern, 7 S Joachim St, Mobile, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks. Eastern Shore MS Support Group – 5:30pm. 2nd Wed. Eastern Shore MS Support Group meets each month at Ruby Tuesday in Fairhope, AL. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Weezer: 251-928-7606. Near Death (NDEs) and Related Experiences – 6pm. 2nd Wed. Mobile affiliate group of IANDS. All are welcome to share experiences and support. Free. West Regional Branch, Mobile Public Library, Grelot Rd (near University Blvd), Mobile, AL. 251340-8565. Lbrlumin@aol.com. IANDS.org. Mississippi Sierra Club Meeting – 6:30-8pm. Join Sierra club members for a lively and and informative meeting on all things environmental going on around us and to our community. Bring a dish to share, and your willingness to get involved. Unity Church of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. 808-256-3177. Admin@UnityGulfport.com. UnityGulfport.com.

thursday 10% Off Facials – Tues & Thurs. Book your appointments at Wellness Spa of Ocean Springs on Tuesdays & Thursdays and receive 10% off of any facial treatment or microdermabrasion when you mention this listing. Excludes any other offers, coupons or specials. 2900 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS. 228-209-4090. WellnessSpaOS.com. U-Pick Organic Blueberries – 7am-12pm. Wed-Sat until mid-June. Come pick your own organic blueberries! Check our website and Facebook page for Harvest Night events on Saturdays starting in May. Weeks Bay Plantation, 12562 Mary Ann Beach Rd, Fairhope, AL. 251-279-8746. WeeksBayPlantation.com. AHA Mindfulness Yoga – 9:30am. Includes mindful breath practice, slow-&-steady warming of spine and major joints, detailed instruction of standing pose alignment, and close with more advanced floor stretches and guided meditation. All levels, props provided. Call/text 541-490-6082 to register. $10/class; $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Gentle Yoga with Virginia – 12-1pm. Also Tues at 12pm. A stressful morning? Synergy can fix that! Join Virginia Keene for a relaxing hour long gentle yoga class to sooth the spirit, calm the mind and replenish the soul. Leave class refreshed and focused! Also with Rebecca Dunbar McLeod Tuesdays at noon. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Market in the Park Springhill – 3-6pm. May 31-Jul 26. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Lavretta Park, Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org. Personal Wellness and Self-Discovery Classes – 6:30pm. Every last Thurs. Monthly classes designed to empower oneself to heal, uplift and detoxify the body, mind and spirit. $5 donation for food pantry. Prodisee Pantry, 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail. com. Laurie.MarketingScents.com.

friday FES Bike to School Days – Every first Friday. Grab your helmet and an adult and bike to school on first Fridays. It’s the fun way to travel! Participating students will receive a spoke bead for their bike at each event. Check Facebook for additional giveaways and themes. Fairhope Elementary School, Fairhope, AL. Facebook.com/BikeToSchoolFairhope. Teacher Appreciation Day at Rootz – Show your teacher ID on Fridays for 20% off “family style” meals. Rootz is Fairhope’s nutrition kitchen offering made-from-scratch, meals-to-go using local, sustainable and healthy ingredients. Rootz, 209 A S Section, Fairhope, AL. 251-270-7120. EatRootz.com. U-Pick Organic Blueberries – 7am-12pm. Wed-Sat until mid-June. Come pick your own organic blueberries! Check our website and Facebook page for Harvest Night events on Saturdays starting in May. Weeks Bay Plantation, 12562 Mary Ann Beach Rd, Fairhope, AL. 251-279-8746. WeeksBayPlantation.com. Friday Morning Serial – 8-9am. A weekly public gathering and networking event featuring a 10-15 min speaker and group discussion. Topics, speakers and attendees are from diverse backgrounds and provide specialized insight. Free. Gulf Coast Community Design Studio, 769 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS. 228-436-4661. GCCDS.org. Free Friday Night at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center – 5-8pm, last Fridays. Enjoy free admission to the discovery center every last Friday of the month. Dedicated to inspiring children, families and communities through the arts, interactive educational experiences and exploration. 246 Dolan Ave, Gulfport, MS. 228-897-6039. LMDC.org. Sunset Yoga for Charity – 6-7pm. 2nd and 4th Fri, Mar-Oct. 10th annual Sunset Yoga is a different yoga teacher for a different charity every 2nd and 4th Friday, March thru October. Start time depending on sunset time. Bring your mat, your donation and a friend. The Bluff (1 Beach Rd), Fairhope, AL. Rain site: Thrive Yoga and Massage, 21180 Hwy 181. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com. ThriveFairhope.com.

saturday U-Pick Organic Blueberries – 7am-12pm. Wed-Sat until mid-June. Come pick your own organic blueberries! Check our website and Facebook page for Harvest Night events on Saturdays starting in May. Weeks Bay Plantation, 12562 Mary Ann Beach Rd, Fairhope, AL. 251-279-8746. WeeksBayPlantation.com. Market in the Park Downtown – 7:30am-12pm. Apr 28-Jul 28; Oct 13-Nov 17. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile, AL. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org. Saturday Morning Yoga with Augusta – 7:308:45am. All levels. The movements will challenge you to stay mindful and your mindfulness will allow you to honor your limits without judging yourself. $15 drop-in. $10 students and instructors. Creative Outlet, 66 1/2 S Section St, Fairhope, AL. 251-9285363. HeartStringsYoga.com. Farmers Market – 9am-2pm, Sat. 2-6pm, Tues. Farmers market offering direct farm sales to the public. Fresh seasonal produce, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, handcrafted soaps and local artistry. Open year round. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail. com. CoastalAlabamaMarket.com. Orchard Yoga Walk Awakening – 9:30-10:30am. Awaken your muscles and your spirit in The Orchard with gentle yoga postures after a meditative walk, enjoying trees, the morning air and sunshine. Located behind Thrive Yoga and Massage on 181. Weekly, inside or outside according to weather. Thrive Yoga and Massage, 21180 Alabama 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com. ThriveFairhope.com. Saturday Morning Yoga at Simply Life – 9:3010:45am. We welcome you to an open flow yoga class appropriate for all levels of practice. Drop-in $10/class. Simply Life Learning Center, 2065 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-473-8040. Facebook. com/SimplyLifeLearningCenter. Gallery/Salon Group Readings – 6:30-8:30pm. Psychic Medium Ericka Boussarhane uses her mediumship to help others find closure and insight in their lives. As a medium she is able to connect with loved ones who have crossed over to the other side. $20. Wishful Treasures New Age Gift Store, 4622 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola, FL. 850-941-4321. ColdCasePsychic.com.

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TMAC’S HAIR STUDIO

1861 Old Government, Mobile: 251-607-6666 2534 2101 Highway 98, Daphne: 251-725-4334 TMACsHairStudio.com A relaxing salon environment that is free of harmful chemicals, impurities and fragrance. Offering hair services, facials, spray tans and massage with 100% organic products. See ad, page 15.

BUSINESS SERVICES GABI GARRETT

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THE BAHA’I’S OF FAIRHOPE

81 Magnolia Avenue, Fairhope, AL 251-928-5692 BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com Join our gathering of people from diverse religions and backgrounds to celebrate unity and support the spiritual health of the community. Meeting every fourth Sunday. Contact us to learn more.

UNITY CHURCH OF GULFPORT

1700 East Railroad Street, Gulfport, MS 228-871-7004 UnityGulfport.com A positive path for spiritual living. Unity teachings and communities are places of spiritual healing. If you’re drawn to individuals like Oprah, Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson and Deepak Chopra, you’ll love Unity of Gulfport. See ad, page 29.

UNITY ON THE EASTERN SHORE 22979 U.S. Highway 98, Fairhope, AL 251-990-8934 UnityOnTheEasternShore.org

Meeting Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sharing positive energy, love and New Thought spirituality. Affirmative prayer, spiritual ideas and meditation bring us together. Come be lifted up in joy and peace of mind.

CLEANING SERVICES GREEN SWEEPS

Heather Winkel • Fairhope, AL Text/Call: 703-216-1875 Winkel.Heather@gmail.com Green cleaning service. R e l i a b l e , e ff i c i e n t a n d detail-oriented with ecofriendly products. Bonded, licensed and insured. See ad, page 24.

DEMENTIA MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path To Wellness) 240 West Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 • MindPerformanceCenter.com A cutting edge approach to brain disorders that is drugfree, non-invasive and proven effective. Treating dementia, depression, memory loss, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury and more. See ad, page 5.

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Free book for new patients: Mercury Free Dentistry. Offering ozone; laser (nosuture) gum surgery; testing for compatible materials and cavity-causing bacteria; examine for gum disease and bacteria; laser cavity diagnoses; saliva pH check; oral galvanic screening; no fluoride.

Local health food store and wellness center to support your healthy lifestyle: natural and organic options for food, supplements, cleaning supplies and skincare. See ad, page 15.

A local provider o f f i b e r- f e d high-speed internet. No contracts or data caps. Simple billing. Connect to a better experience. Rates and availability online at Whysper.net.

IAOMT Protocol 225 West Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com

ESSENTIAL OILS DONNA LEWIS, LMT

Healing Acres, Robertsdale, AL 205-283-2743 MyDoterra.com/donnalewis Offering therapeutic massages, oil treatments, Zyto scans and classes with doTERRA essential oils for healthy living. 20+ years of essential oil knowledge. 17 years of massage therapy experience. See ad, page 17.

LAURIE AZZARELLA YL #327923 Daphne, AL • 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com Reflex-OIL-ogy.com

Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of authentic, genuine therapeutic grade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal Zyto Wellness readings and wholesale privileges. Wellness classes on last Thursday of the month at Prodisee Pantry. See ad, page 25.

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FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 • Café: 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 40 years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk bins; pet supplies; baby products and more. See ad, page 2.

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209 A S. Section Street, Fairhope, AL 251-270-7120 • EatRootz.com Providing made-fromscratch meals to-go (grab-n-go and orderahead meal plans) using local, sustainable and healthy ingredients. Paleo, vegan and gluten-free options available. Plus kombucha on tap and cold-pressed juices. See ad, page 21.

EAT FRESH, BUY LOCAL See listings, page 23.

MASSAGE THERAPY HYDRO ZEN AT PEAK ALKALINITY 217-B Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL 251-270-7200 PeakAlkalinity.com

Offering a full menu of massage techniques, cleansing infrared sauna sessions followed by a hydrating collagen shower, and detoxifying foot spas. Enjoy all three services once a month with a $99/month membership. See ads, page 27.

JUBILEE HEALING ARTS

Formerly Jen Adams, LMT in Montrose 28170 N. Main Street, Suite C, Daphne, AL 251-616-4201 • JubileeHealingArts.com Intuitive integrative massage techniques are used to facilitate the body into a state of healing without the “no pain no gain” mentality. Over 15 years experience in the bodywork and natural wellness field.

2032 Airport, Midtown Mobile: 251-473-0277 680 S. Schillinger, West Mobile: 251-633-0485 6845 Hwy 90, Daphne, AL: 251-621-1865

COASTAL ALABAMA FARMERS & FISHERMENS MARKET

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VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II

3055 A Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 251-479-3952 • Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 40 years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk bins; pet supplies; baby products and more. See ad, page 2.

MASTERS OF MASSAGE See listings, page 19.

NATURAL HEALTH OSTEOSTRONG FAIRHOPE

333 Greeno Road S., Unit 2B, Fairhope, AL 251-210-6955 • OsteoStrong.me A 7-minute session, once a week provides a natural solution for healthy joints, strong bones and muscles, better balance and flexibility and pain reduction. Accessible to all ages; non-invasive; nonpharmaceutical. See ad, page 13.

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An informal yet engaging happy hour with likemobile bay minded folks every second Tuesday in Fairhope and every third Wednesday in Mobile. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Sponsorship, speaker and catering opportunities available.

Handcrafted herbal teas and self care products offering natural solutions to support you in your pain management efforts. Teas are blended with certified organic and naturally sourced i n g r e d i e n t s . Vi s i t F a c e b o o k . c o m / EbonySageApothecary. See ad, page 13.

A We l l n e s s S p a specializing in oncology skincare. Also offering digital skin analysis, facials, waxing and microdermabrasion. Wellness coaching available. Everything you need to know to accomplish good health, skincare and wellness. See ad, page 21.

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OXYGEN THERAPY AMERICAN HYPERBARIC CENTER

8871 Rand Avenue, Ste. B Daphne, AL 36526 251-210-1496 AmericanHBOT.com

HEAR THEM SPEAK Babette de Jongh HearThemSpeak.com

State-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen therapy facility. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a safe medical treatment delivering 100% oxygen while in a pressurized c h a m b e r. R e d u c e s inflammation, promotes healing, repairs cells and heals wounds. See ad, page 27.

Telepathic communication, counseling and healing for multi-species families. Healing with Body Talk, Reiki, Matrix Energetics and more. See ad, page 24.

ROLFING

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HEALING ACRES

22355 Price Grubbs Road, Robertsdale, AL 251-300-9052 HealingAcres1@gmail.com Experience wellness with massage, r e f l e x o l o g y, b o d y treatments, Reiki, colonics, essential oils, wellness classes and more. Our labyrinth is open to the public during daylight hours. See ad, page 17.

EASTERN SHORE ROLFING Pam Reaves, Certified Rolfer® 151 Fly Creek Avenue, Suite 411 Fairhope, AL • 251-990-8383

Rolfing® is a holistic approach to manual therapy that seeks to improve your health and function by reestablishing the natural alignment and structural integration of the human body. More information at EasternShoreRolfing.com. See ad, page 15.

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