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FLOWER POWER Botanical Libations Pack Healthy Punch
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by April Thompson
FLOWERS AND OTHER BUDDING BOTANICAL ELEMENTS this spring aren’t just eye candy to dress the table; they can bless an everyday beverage with intoxicating new scents, flavors and colors. “It’s such a joy to see a beautiful flower or plant, smell it and then add it to a delightful beverage or meal. Plants have so much medicine to share, and it’s fun to play with that,” says Myra Sinnott, an aromatherapist and owner of Essential Botany, in Washington, D.C. Many beverage favorites can be given a floral twist with little effort, says Cassie Winslow, author of Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients and founder of the blog DecoTartelette. com, in Santa Cruz, California. Winslow’s go-to drinks include lavender-infused lemonade and rose petal almond milk, which can be served hot or cold. “I also love an iced lavender café au lait. If I’m feeling extra fancy, I’ll use fresh flower ice cubes, too.” Dried hibiscus is another favorite of Winslow’s, as even a few petals of the concentrated dark magenta flower will brighten and beautify any beverage—even a yogurt-based drink. While many botanical drink recipes call for simple sugar syrup, Winslow suggests honey with a splash of water as a substitute. Other drinks are naturally sweet, like jasmine tea steeped in apple cider. Sinnott likes to fuse the power of flowers with other botanical elements such as rose petals in a light raspberry drink. “I also use rosewater in a warm elixir with a base of reishi mushroom tea, goji berries, turmeric, cinnamon and ginger, cacao, pearl powder and honey. Rose is a heart-opener and vitalizes the body with the immune-boosting reishi and the other tonifying ingredients,” says Sinnott. Winslow stresses the importance of buying organic ingredients, as many flowers are sprayed with toxic pesticides—or better yet, home-grown. She suggests the tea aisle of natural food stores is a good place for procuring organic floral ingredients such as chamomile and jasmine, which often come unblended in whole form. Dried flowers are easier to source and are often more potent than fresh, she says. “Fresh is pretty, but can be more subtle in flavor.” Her rose salt recipe, which can be used to rim drinks or seasonal dishes, calls for dried roses, which have a longer shelf life and won’t clump up like fresh petals. Marie Viljoen, Brooklyn-based author of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine, suggests using cold infusions rather than heat or boiling flowers to retain their flavors and aromas. She also recommends picking flowers early in the morning or late afternoon, when their scent peaks.
A Cup of Wildflowers While botanical ingredients can be obtained commercially, it can be more fun—and frugal— to forage for them, suggests Viljoen, founder of the blog 66SquareFeet.blogspot.com. “It’s a lot of fun to go out to collect ingredients you cannot find in the store. You can experience unique textures, flavors and perfumes, and play with wild ingredients that have been all but forgotten,” she says. Some of Viljoen’s seasonal foraged favorites include the fragrant elderflower, honeysuckle and common milkweed flower. “I like to capture milkweed’s fragrance and deep pink color in a wild soda or a sweet cordial.” For newbie foragers, drink ingredients can be sourced as easily as herbs from a window box, like the antiviral thyme, which makes for a delicious wild soda made from a handful of herbs, sweetener and water left on the countertop a few days to lightly ferment and fizz. Another spring favorite, tender young spruce tips, has a sour flavor that ferments well with strawberries and rhubarb, says Viljoen. The same recipe can also be used to make vinegar, a longer process resulting in a more enduring product with great botanical properties. “You can create a sipping vinegar, which is good to mix with seltzer or slow-cook with,” says Viljoen. Whether botanical ingredients are foraged, bought or brought in from the backyard garden to be put in a hot tea, a cocktail or a cold brew, the magic is in the making. “Flowers are endless fun to experiment with, especially when added to everyday drinks and dishes. It brings life to the kitchen,” says Winslow. April Thompson, a freelance writer in Washington, D.C., can be reached at AprilWrites.com.
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For those that want to impress guests with a little floral flourish at their next dinner party, here are some tips from the experts.
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Garnishing is a great way to use fresh edible flowers and show off their natural shapes and colors, says Cassie Winslow, author of Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients and founder of the blog DecoTartelette.com, in Santa Cruz, California. “Unless it’s a small pretty bloom, you’ll want to just use a couple of petals though, as whole flowers can be hard to drink around otherwise.” Simply infusing fragrant flowers in water overnight can be a refreshing upgrade to table water, says Marie Viljoen, author of Forage, Harvest, Feast and the 66-Square-Feet blog, based in Brooklyn. “Go for flowers with lots of fragrance, like jasmine, roses or violets. Just put in cool water overnight and strain out the flowers in the morning.” Drinks can be dressed up with a floral sugar or salt rim using rose or lavender. “I like to rim half the glass on the side and not just the top, to give it a cascading effect,” says Winslow. Another fun party trick is to set up a bar and let guests garnish their drinks themselves. Winslow suggests almost any cocktail recipe can be turned into a mocktail by using sparkling water instead of alcohol; for example, a virgin lilac margarita greyhound. Floral ice cubes also add a fancy touch to the dinner table. To capture the blossoms in ice, Viljoen suggests filling the tray halfway with water, putting in the flowers, freezing and then filling in the rest of the water to refreeze.
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Dandelion Honey Bowl of Soul “I love to make a bowl of soul when I need to unwind, as this beverage is quite soothing,” says Cassie Winslow. “Dandelions have a subtle spice that pairs so nicely with other warming spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Steeped in your favorite nutty milk, this’ll be your new go-to goodie when you want to sit with your thoughts, gaze out the window and sip on something warm.” Yields: one beverage
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Unconditional Love Here’s an Indian-inspired herbal infusion featuring classic Ayurvedic herbs that help spread unconditional love that is so needed in the world right now. It’s recommended that you serve the infusion on heated rose quartz crystals; this will continue to emanate the love. This recipe is best made in larger quantities and stored for use throughout the year or whenever you need to spread or share more love with friends and family. Yields: 3½ oz beverage
.7 oz cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) ½ oz ginger root (Zingiber officinalis), dried .2 oz ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera), dried .2 oz rhatavari root (Asparagus racemosus), dried ½ oz rose petals (Rosa spp), dried .4 oz rose hips (Rosa canina), dried 1 oz tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), dried For the warm rose quartz: 3-4 Rough pieces of rose quartz crystal
Mix all the herbs together in a large bowl, then decant into a sealable pouch or jar, being sure to store away from direct sunlight. Cleanse the crystals, by first rinsing and gently scrubbing them under running water, then place in the sun for a few hours and whisper some love poetry to them. Place the crystals in the oven on a low heat (158 to 170° F) for 15 minutes, or until hot. Place the crystals in the teacups. For a pot for 3 to 4 people, take 6 heaping teaspoons of the blend, pour over freshly boiled water, infuse with the lid on for 5 to 6 minutes, then fine strain and serve in cups over the warm pieces of rose quartz crystal. Recipe courtesy of Michael Isted, the Herball. 1 cup, unsweetened, almond milk or hazelnut milk 1 Tbsp honey (or agave sweetener) 1 dandelion tea bag Freshly ground nutmeg for garnish
In a small saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Whisk the milk, then slowly add the honey or agave sweetener and whisk together. Pour the milk mixture into a large mug. Add the tea bag and allow to steep for five minutes. Discard the tea bag. Sprinkle the nutmeg on top. Recipe courtesy of Cassie Winslow, Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients.
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Grape seed extract, an antioxidant-rich supplement that is a byproduct of the wine and juice industry, significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation, concludes a meta-review of 15 randomized trials in the journal Phytotherapy Research. Researchers from Iran, Canada and Croatia concluded that the popular extract also improves fasting glucose levels, but has little effect on HbA1c or HDL cholesterol levels.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Tri-Spiral Healing with Julie E Brent 1-5pm. Easily learn to use intention and spiraling energies to amplify Universal Life Force Energy, enabling you to create a space for healing self and others. $88. Pre-registration required. your. WELL.being, 19973 AL-181, Fairhope, AL. 251- 202-7277. YourWellBeingFairhope@gmail.com. JuileEBrent.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Tee Time for Autism Golf Tournament 1-6pm. Tee Time for Autism is a golf tournament to raise awareness and needed funds for the American Autism and Rehabilitation Center and Foundation in Daphne, AL. Lunch and dinner after party included! $150/player, $600/foursome. Sponsorships available. Rock Creek Golf Club, 140 Clubhouse Dr, Fairhope, AL. 251-210-1632. Info@AmericanAutismCenter. com. AmericanAutismCenter.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Earth Day Mobile Bay 10am. Alabama’s largest Earth Day celebration with more than 100 environmental displays, live entertainment, electronics recycling, educational activities and environmental film festival. Free. Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope, AL. EarthDayMobileBay.org. Wellness Workshop at True A monthly workshop. Topic, details and collaborations will be announced online. True Mind + Body Wellness, Daphne, AL. 251-250-9440. Hello@ TrueYogaTherapy.com. TrueYogaTherapy.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Spring/Summer Market in the Park Downtown Opening Day 7:30am-12pm. The downtown Spring/Summer market will be open Saturdays, Apr 25-Jul 25.Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile, AL. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org. Yoga on the Lawn with Glow Yoga 8:30am. Stretch. Sip. Refresh. Yoga on the Lawn with Glow Yoga, and then a cool down with coldpressed juice from Press & Co. Bring your own mat and a friend for this free class. Nova Espresso, 306 Saint Anthony St, Mobile, AL. Claire or Tim Gautreaux: 251-287-1379. Glow-Yoga.com. Gulf Coast Herb Society’s Herb Day 2020 Postponed! Mobile Botanical Gardens, 5151 Museum Dr, Mobile, AL. Visit GulfCoastHerbSociety. org for updates.
SATURDAY, MAY 16 Karuna Reiki® 3-Day Workshop 9:30am-5:30pm, May 16-18. With Julie E Brent, Karuna Reiki certificated instructor. Must provide Usui Reiki Master certificate to enroll. Become Karuna Reiki Master. Certificate and manual included. $825. your.WELL.being, 19973 AL-181, Fairhope, AL. 251-202-7277. YourWellBeingFairhope@gmail. com. JuileEBrent.com/reiki.
SATURDAY, MAY 30 Quantum-Touch® Level One Weekend 9:30am-5:30pm, May 30-31. QTL1 to learn selfhealing and to care for friends and family, or for working healthcare professionals wanting a new skill. No experience required. Instructor: Julie E Brent, practitioner of energy healing modalities since 1986. your.WELL.being, 19973 AL-181, Fairhope, AL. 251-202-7277. YourWellBeingFairhope @gmail.com. JuileEBrent.com. QuantumTouch. com/en/quantum-touch-level-i.
THURSDAY, MAY 28 Spring/Summer Market in the Park Springhill Opening Day 3-6pm. The Spring/Summer market will be open Thursdays, May 28-Jul 30. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more.Lavretta Park, Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL.251- 208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 30 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.
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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. Let Rev. Judy Voght 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.
Unity Sunday Service and Celebration 10:30am. Weekly service welcomes people of all races, cultures, lifestyles and creeds. Unity on the Eastern Shore, 22979 US Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL. 251-990- 8934. UnityEasternShore.WixSite.com/unity.
Fairhope Unitarian Sunday Service 11am-12pm. Our Sunday services feature a different guest speaker each week. We address a variety of topics, from literature and history to religious thought and social issues. Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship, 1150 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL. FairhopeUnitarianFellowship@ gmail.com. FairhopeUU.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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Yoga Classes with Soul Shine Yoga A variety of daytime and evening classes are being offered virtually via Facebook and outdoors. Outdoor classes are by donation and children are welcome. Purchase of membership/class pack is required for virtual classes which are available live and on demand.For a current schedule, visit TheSoulShineLife.com.
Yoga Core 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 movemement! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.
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Yoga Classes with Soul Shine Yoga A variety of daytime and evening classes are being offered virtually via Facebook and outdoors. Outdoor classes are by donation and children are welcome. Purchase of membership/class pack is required for virtual classes which are available live and on demand.For a current schedule, visit TheSoulShineLife.com.
Sunrise Yoga at True 6:15am. Tues & Thurs. Virtual class options available. Awaken your body and senses, and center your mind to prepare and energize for the day ahead. You’ll leave ready to take on the day. True Mind + Body Wellness, Daphne, AL. 251-250-9440. Hello@TrueYogaTherapy.com. TrueYogaTherapy.com.
Slow Flow Vinyasa with Mary Ann 8:30-9:30am. Enjoy Mary Ann Sinde’s zest, grace and refreshing energy as her slow flow puts you back in touch with your body, restores the mind and leaves you refreshed, energized and focused. Revel in the bliss and embrace the joy as you start the day! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.
Nurturing Parenting Groups 9:30-11:30am. Meet with other parents and an experienced facilitator to learn alternatives to physical discipline of children. Eight topics also cover stress and anger managment, child development and home safety. The Family Center, 22671 Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale, AL. 251-479-5700. Lydia@ FamilyCenterMobile.org. FamilyCenterMobile.org.
Farmers Market 10am-3pm, Nov-Mar. 2-6pm, Apr-Oct. Fresh seasonal produce, meat, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, handcrafted soaps and local artistry. Open Tues and Sat year round. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail.com. CoastalAlabamaMarket.com.
Praying for Peace Devotional Gathering 2:30-4pm. Inspired by “Women Pray for Peace” by Tess Wacker, participants join the author in the practice of discussing and praying for a means to peace. 54 N Church St, Apt 19, Fairhope, AL. 251- 596-1450. BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com.
Yoga Basics at True 5:30pm. Virtual class options available. This is a perfect class to start your yoga journey or review the basics. Emphasizing the alignment, poses and principles that are most foundational to yoga, our instructors assist you as you gain knowledge, skill, strength and confidence in this beginner-friendly class. True Mind + Body Wellness, Daphne, AL. 251-250-9440. Hello@TrueYogaTherapy.com. TrueYogaTherapy.com.
ASEA Learn What Water Can Do For You! 5:30-6:30pm, 1st Tues. Learn what Redox Signaling Molecules can do for you. Visit enrG-IV and see how we can help keep you healthy! Join us for hors d’ouerves, and water. First Tuesday of each month. enrG-IV, 3099 Loop Rd, Unit 4, Orange Beach, AL. 205-790-0323. JBBaker23@gmail. com. enrGIV.com. Sierra Club Meeting 6-8pm. 1st Tues. Public welcome. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort, AL. Pet Loss Support Group 6:30-7:30pm. Every 1st Tues. Support group for those grieving the loss of a pet, a grief most people don’t recognize or understand. Free, confidential and safe group. Phone sessions available. Dr. Lynne Lohmeier: 228-497-1394. LohmeierLynne@gmail.com. Ocean Springs Library, 525 Dewey Ave, Ocean Springs, MS.
WEDNESDAYS Wash Up Wednesdays Get 10% off CBD bath products at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Wednesday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! Downtown and West Mobile, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo. com. CannaBamaCBD.com.
Yoga Classes with Soul Shine Yoga A variety of daytime and evening classes are being offered virtually via Facebook and outdoors. Outdoor classes are by donation and children are welcome. Purchase of membership/class pack is required for virtual classes which are available live and on demand.For a current schedule, visit TheSoulShineLife.com. Free Chair Yoga for MS 10:30-11:30am. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation offers students with MS one free class a week at Thrive. Come with your cane or in your wheelchair to Chair Yoga or call us about the other classes you can attend. Bring a friend, class is open to the public. Thrive Yoga & Massage, 21180 State Hwy 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. ThrivingOffice@gmail. com. ThriveFairhope.com. Chair Yoga with Patsy Tucker 4:30-5:30pm. Patsy will use chairs and other props to support a modified yoga practice. Also explore breathing techniques and guided meditation for calming the mind. This class is ideal for people uncomfortable practicing on the floor or who need support for balance. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. 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. Healing Sanctuary 6-9pm, every 4th Wed. Open to the public. Experienced healers offer free energy healing sessions in a safe, supportive environment to revitalize, relieve stress and bring more inner peace. No appointments. Lotus Bluum, 6A Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. 251- 210-6872. RRMaldo41@gmail.com.
PLANS CHANGE! Some events may now be cancelled, taking place virtually or moved outdoors. Please call ahead to confirm dates and times, especially during these uncertain times. Updates will also be posted at HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com and on social media when possible.
THURSDAYS Thirsty Thursdays Get 10% off CBD coffee at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Thursday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! Downtown and West Mobile, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo.com. CannaBamaCBD.com. Sunrise Yoga with Chris G 6-7am. The days are getting warmer, so greet the sunrise with Chris Garrett and take pleasure in some revitalizing morning yoga. Charge the body, ease stress and focus the mind as you begin the day. Find joy in the movement! Also on Tuesdays w/ Linda Csaszar. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Nurturing Parenting Groups 9-11:30am. Meet with other parents and an experienced facilitator to learn alternatives to physical discipline of children. Also covers stress and anger managment, child development and home safety. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Mobile, AL. 251-479-5700. Lydia@FamilyCenterMobile.org. FamilyCenterMobile.org. MELT Method Class with Dana 12-1pm. 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. 251-473- 1104. Synergyoga.net. HeartSong Singers 1:30-3pm. Caregivers: bring your person with dementia to the the HeartSong Singers where the power of singing and music promote friendships, laughter and connection while offering spiritual support and understanding. No charge. Christ Anglican Church, 3275 Halls Mill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-281-8722. Beth@CareGiversUnite.org. Find HeartSong Singers on Facebook. Market in the Park Springhill 3-6pm.May 28-Jul 30.Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more.Lavretta Park, Old Shell Rd, Mobile, L. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org. Yoga for Athletes at True 5:30pm. Virtual class options available. This class serves as a specialized training supplement for athletes; focus areas include balance and internal stability, functional flexibility, range of motion as well as injury prevention and recovery. Also appropriate for non-athletes. True Mind + Body Wellness, Daphne, AL. 251-250-9440. Hello@ TrueYogaTherapy.com. TrueYogaTherapy.com.
Stay Connected
Yoga with Chris M 5:45-7pm. Join Chris McFadyen for some energizing yoga as his breath work, asana and flow calms the mind and also enhances and refocuses the body. Relocate your passion and find your joy and humor; smile after a long day! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Beginnier’s Yoga Series 6-7pm. Join Caitlyn for her weekly evening yoga class for beginners. Come to class weekly or join our 4 week progressive series we offer periodically for starting your practice in comfortable and noncompetitive group setting. Thrive Yoga & Massage, 21180 State Hwy 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. ThrivingOffice@gmail.com. ThriveFairhope.com. Group Reformer Class with Adrienne 6-7pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Adrienne at the end of your day for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and be both leaner and stronger. Leave class feeling on top of the world! Log on to reserve a spot. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.
FRIDAYS Flower Friday Get 10% off hemp flower at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Friday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! Downtown and West Mobile, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo.com. CannaBamaCBD.com. Yoga with Lisa Blount 9-10:15am. What a great way to jump start your weekend! Let breath and body move and meld together as Lisa Blount weaves a blend of classical yoga flow and poses. Renew your spirit with a glorious class—begin the day feeling joyful, refreshed and re-energized. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Sunset Yoga for Charity 6-7pm. Bring your mat to the Fairhope Bluff’s Henry George Park every 2nd and 4th Fridays Mar-Oct, each time for a different charity. Please bring your donation. Class times change with sunset times, classes end in relaxation at sunset overlooking the pier. Henry George Park, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. ThrivingOffice@gmail.com. ThriveFairhope.com.
SATURDAYS
Yoga Classes with Soul Shine Yoga A variety of daytime and evening classes are being offered virtually via Facebook and outdoors. Outdoor classes are by donation and children are welcome. Purchase of membership/class pack is required for virtual classes which are available live and on demand.For a current schedule, visit TheSoulShineLife.com. Super Saturday Get 20% off a surprise CBD item at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Saturday. Downtown and West Mobile, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo. com. CannaBamaCBD.com. Market in the Park Downtown 7:30am-12pm.Apr 25-Jul 25; Oct 10-Nov 21.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 8am. 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 60+. CALM Living Studio, 150 S Church St, Fairhope, AL. 251-928- 5363. CenterForCALMLiving.com. Farmers Market 9am-2pm. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays year round. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail.com. CoastalAlabamaMarket.com.
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BOOKS
RECOGNIZE AND HEAL YOURSELF THROUGH THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT – The human being is an energy field of the spirit. The spiritual forces are also healing forces that can be requested. Gabriele-Publishing-House.com. Toll-Free: 844-576-0937.
FOR SALE
13 LBS OF ICE FOR $1 – Filtered water, pull-through access, buckets available for transfer as well as bags. Ice Depot, 23858 Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL (1/2 mi N of Rock Creek).
OPPORTUNITIES
BECOME A PUBLISHER – Natural Awakenings Gulf Coast AL/MS is for sale. Home-based business opportunity. No publishing experience required. Visit HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com.
FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY– OsteoStrong is looking for motivated, healthconscious individuals to open new franchises in Alabama. Our proven system for success offers an exceptional business opportunity. More info: 251-210-6955; OsteoStrong.me.
MOBILE & MISSISSIPPI AMBASSADORS – Passionate about healthy living? Natural Awakenings is looking for community ambassadors in Mobile, AL and the coastal counties of Mississippi. Make your own hours. Pay by commission. Must have good communication skills. To learn more and apply, email Publisher@ HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com. No phone inquiries please.
SERVICES
METAPHYSICAL SERVICES – Alternate life oracle readings. Psychic readings. Mediumship reunions. Animal communication. Healing energy. By appointment in Biloxi/Gulfport or remotely by phone/ email. GraceJaeger.com. GJaeger@gmail. com. 612-986-4730.
Connecting you to local resources for natural and green living. To find out how you can be included in the directory, email Publisher@ HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com or call 251-990-9552.
Have you picked up the 2020 Healthy & Green Living Directory issue? Contact us to find out where you can find a copy of this expanded edition or read it online at HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com. HEALTHY & GREEN LIVING DIRECTORY 2020
ADVANCED WEIGHT LOSS
ROBERTSDALE HYPNOSIS 22622 B Hwy. 59 S, Robertsdale, AL 251-274-THIN RobertsdaleHypnosis.com
Relax your way to becoming thin, stay that way and never be on a diet again. Stick With You Guarantee: If you gain weight back, we offer 1 free reinforcement session per month until you’re 100% satisfied. See ad, page 2.
AUDIOLOGY
NARO AUDIOLOGY Locations in Fairhope, Foley, Bay Minette and Brewton, AL 251-929-9397 NaroAudiology.com
Offering professional audiological services and hearing health care with individualized attention and compassionate care. Providing hearing devices and evaluations plus balance testing, functional exercise and more for overall wellness. See ad, page 10.
BEAUTY
B-BUTTERFLY SALON 103A N. Bancroft St., Fairhope, AL 251-990-9934 BButterflySalon.com
B-Butterfly SALON A salon offering organic products and services including hair color a n d s h a m p o o . Make a difference today in your hair, your life and the Earth. Visit us for a free hair exam today and go organic! See ad, page 27.
TMAC’S HAIR STUDIO Old Government, Mobile: 251-607-6666 2101 Hwy. 98, Daphne: 251-725-4334 TMACsHairStudio.com
A relaxing salon environment that is f r e e o f h a r m f u l chemicals, impurities and fragrance. Offering hair services, facials and massage with 100% organic products. Ask us about our new organic smoked tofu! See ad, page 14.
KAREN WATSON TruAura Skincare Specialist/Makeup Artist Daphne, AL • 256-508-0389 TruAuraBeauty.com/trubeauty4u
Skincare, anti-aging, cosmetics and body care that are pure, clean, safe and effective with zero harmful ingredients. Prebiotic/probioticbased and microbiomefriendly. See ad, page 14.
BODY WORK
DYNAMIC THERAPEUTICS 9037 Independence Ave., Ste. A2 Daphne, AL • 251-459-0500 DynamicTherapeutics.net
We specialize in medical massage therapy and corrective exercise programming to help people who are in pain regain a better quality of life. Also offering free consultations for Cryoskin—destroy fat cells permanently. See ad, page 14.
JUBILEE SUITES 557 N. Mobile St., Fairhope, AL 251-517-7515 JubileeSuites.com
A boutique hotel featuring one- and t w o - b e d r o o m luxury suites and breathtaking views of Mobile Bay. The 200-ft beachfront property is perfect for a weekend escape, wellness retreats, intimate weddings and family reunions. See ad, page 23.
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
GULF COAST LACTATION 368 Commercial Park Dr., Fairhope, AL 251-455-8928 TinyURL.com/GCLstartup
A full-service nonprofit clinic for new parents. Prenatal and postnatal breastfeeding consults, postpartum mood disorder screenings, support and networking groups, newborn classes and more. Certified lactation consultant on staff.
BREAST SCREENING
THERMOGRAPHY ADVANTAGE Carolyn Olson, Certified Thermographer Gulf Coast Locations from LA to FL 251-623-2225 ThermographyAdvantage.com
FDA registered thermography offers breast screenings that are non-invasive and radiation-free, without compression or bodily contact. Valuable for detecting early stage breast disease and more. Also offering Electro-Lymphatic Therapy. See ad, page 23.
CBD
PLANT MEDICINE DIRECTORY See listings, page 34.
THE BAHÁ’ÍS OF FAIRHOPE 81 Magnolia Ave., 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.
COOKING CLASSES
WILDFLOWERS AND FRESH FOOD Kristin Alpine, RN, BSN 251-656-9112 • WildflowersFreshFood.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Offering a simple and colorful approach to cooking, and life! Interactive and fun cooking classes and private parties for all experience levels,plus free online recipes and cooking videos. See ad, page 9.
DEMENTIA
MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC (Located inside Path To Wellness) 240 W. Laurel Ave., Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com
Our non-invasive, drug-free approach helps dementia patients that originally scored in the teens on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment be restored to the point of scoring normal (26-30). See ad, page 4.
DEPRESSION
MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC (Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W. Laurel Ave., Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com
Offering Deep Transcranial M a g n e t i c S t i m u l a t i o n (Brainsway—a proven tool in the fight against depression that is non-invasive, painless and drug-free) with functional medicine and brain pathway rehabilitation for the most robust changes possible. See ad, page 4.
AWAKENING YOUR INNER HEALER Robert R. Maldonado, PhD. Fairhope, AL • 251-210-6872 AwakenTheInnerHealer.com
Gain peace and harmony with energy-based therapies that clear, align and balance mind, body and spirit. Useful for stress, anxiety, transitions, chronic diseases, pain, wellbeing, relaxation and spiritual growth.
FARMERS MARKETS
COASTAL ALABAMA FARMERS & FISHERMENS MARKET 20733 Miflin Rd. (Co. Rd. 20), Foley, AL 251-709-4469 CoastalAlabamaMarket.com
Open year round Tuesdays (10am3 p m , N o v - M a r ; 2-6pm, Apr-Oct) and Saturdays (9am2pm). Local farms with seasonal produce, meat, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, seafood, hand-crafted soaps and more. Follow us! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest.
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 45 years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk bins; pet supplies; baby products and more. See ad, page 20.
VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II 3055 A Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 251-479-3952 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com
Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 45 years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk bins; pet supplies; baby products and more. See ad, page 20.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
MARKET IN THE PARK Joanie Mallet, Market Coordinator Mobile, AL 251-208-1550 SpecialEventsMobile.org
2020 Markets: Saturdays in Cathedral Square from 7:30 a.m. to noon (April 25 to July 25; October 10 to November 21). Thursdays in Lavretta Park from 3 to 6 p.m. (May 28 to July 30). See ad, page 5.
Stay Connected
ENRG-IV 3099 Loop Rd., Orange Beach, AL 251-240-0842 enrGIV.com Vitamin IV • Supplements • Functional Medicine I enrG Vitamin IV lounge and functional medicine clinic.IV vitamin therapies provide relief, healing and recovery for people with health concerns ranging from dehydration to chronic illness. Call us for a free consultation. See ad, page 27.
INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE OF LOWER ALABAMA 28720 US-98, #2, Daphne, AL 251-210-8615 AlabamaIntegrativeHealth.com
Functional Medicine Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Tara McLellan addresses the root cause ofdisease with integrative medicine—a blend of traditional western medicine and science-based functional medicine. See ad, page 14.
JULIE E BRENT your.WELL.being Fairhope 19973 AL-181, Fairhope, AL • 251-202-7277 YourWellBeingFairhope@gmail.com
Experience and learning center offering Quantum-Touch®and Usui Reiki private sessions and workshops. See all offerings at JulieEBrent.com. Appointments and private classes offered with Julie, an instructor and practitioner since 1988.
SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF NATURAL HEALTH Mississippi Gulf Coast and Virginia 228-257-1946 or 804-839-0723 SouthernInstituteOfNaturalHealth.com
We educate and empower students to higher knowledge concerning natural health and healing.Offering a variety of classroom and online courses to support living, sharing and teaching a natural, healthy, lifestyle.
MASSAGE THERAPY
JUBILEE HEALING ARTS Jennifer Adams, LMT 28170 N. Main St., Ste. 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.
MASTERS OF MASSAGE See listings, page 37.
NATURAL HEALTH
OSTEOSTRONG FAIRHOPE 333 Greeno Rd. 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; non-pharmaceutical. See ad, page 9.
13 MOONS ANIMAL WISDOM Communication • Myofascial Unwinding 13MoonsAnimalWisdom@gmail.com 13MoonsAnimalWisdom.com
Sessions include a 10-minute introduction phone call, five questions for your pet, an email transcript of animal conversation, energy healing and a 20-minute follow-up phone call. Schedule via website.
EVERLOVED VETERINARY Lydia M. Sullivan, DVM, CCRP, CVMA Serving Mobile and the Eastern Shore 251-229-1043 • EverLovedVeterinary.com Providing in-home, v e t e r i n a r y m e d i c a l acupuncture (for all ages), plus gentle care of geriatric and terminally-ill pets in thecomfortof your own home. Hospiceandeuthanasia services available. See ad, page 29.
HEAR THEM SPEAK Babette de Jongh HearThemSpeak.com
Are your pets acting out? Try energy healing and telepathic counseling for multi-species families. Mention Natural Awakenings to purchase a set of four remote sessions at last year’s prices and save $30. See ad, page 27.
PHARMACY
BY THE BAY PHARMACY + WELLNESS 28720 U.S. Hwy. 98, Ste. 2, Daphne, AL 251-206-8999 ByTheBayPharmacy.com
Your hometown, locallyrun pharmacy with all your medication and wellness needs. In addition to traditional pharmacy services, we focus on natural products for health, nutrition, pain-relief and weight loss. See ad, page 10.
EASTERN SHORE ROLFING Pam Reaves, Certified Rolfer® 22806 Hwy. 98, Fairhope, AL 706-681-2935
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. M o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a t EasternShoreRolfing.com. See ad, page 27.
SPAS
HYDRO ZEN AT PEAK ALKALINITY 217-B Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 251-270-7200 PeakAlkalinity.com
Offering cleansing far infrared sauna sessions followed by a hydrating collagen shower and detoxifying foot spas. Ask about package specials. See ad, page 11.
VITAMINS/SUPPLEMENTS
THE HEALTH HUT 680 S. Schillinger, Mobile: 251-633-0485 6845 Hwy. 90, Daphne: 251-621-1865 HealthHutAL.com
For 30+ years The Health Hut has been the go-to place for high quality, wholefood vitamins, herbs and sport supplements at great prices. Service-oriented, knowledgeable staff. See ad, page 13.
WELLNESS RETREATS
JUBILEE SUITES 557 N. Mobile St., Fairhope, AL 251-517-7515 JubileeSuites.com
A boutique hotel specializing in yoga and wellness retreats. Catered meals and luxury accommodations are available for all of our events. Yoga room with a bay view, massage services, instructors and more can be a part of your custom event. See ad, page 23.
YOGA
Scientists recently discovered a way to kill viruses and bacteria. Now thousands of people are using it to stop colds and flu. Colds start when cold viruses get in your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery. In hundreds of studies, EPA and university researchers have confirmed that viruses and bacteria die almost instantly when touched by copper.
That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about microbes, but now we do.
Scientists say the high conductance of copper disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell and destroys the cell in seconds.
Tests by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) show germs die fast on copper. So some hospitals tried copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.
The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When he felt a cold about to start he fashioned a smooth copper probe and rubbed it gently in his nose for 60 seconds.
“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never got going.” It worked again every time. He hasn’t had a single cold for 7 years since.
He asked relatives and friends to try it. They said it worked for them, too, so he patented CopperZap™ and put it on the market.
Soon hundreds of people had tried it and given feedback. Nearly 100% said the copper stops colds if used within 3 hours after the first sign. Even up to 2 days, if they still get the cold it is milder than usual and they feel better.
Users wrote things like, “It stopped my cold right away,” and “Is it supposed to work that fast?”
Pat McAllister, 70, received one for Christmas and called it “one of the best presents ever. This little jewel really works.”
Now thousands of users have simply stopped getting colds.
People often use CopperZap preventively. Frequent flier Karen Gauci used to get colds after crowded flights. Though skeptical, she tried it several times a day on travel days for 2 months. “Sixteen flights and not a sniffle!” she exclaimed.
Businesswoman Rosaleen says when people are sick around her she uses CopperZap morning and night. “It saved me last holidays,” she said. “The kids had colds going round and round, but not me.”
Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.” Some users say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if used just before bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had in years.”
Copper can also stop flu if used early and for several days. Lab technicians placed 25 million live flu viruses on a CopperZap. No viruses were found alive soon after.
Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the teams confirming the discovery. He placed millions of disease germs on copper. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched the surface,” he said. People have even used copper on cold sores and say it can completely prevent outbreaks. The handle is curved and finely textured to improve contact. It kills germs picked up on fingers and hands to protect you and your family. Copper even kills deadly germs that have become resistant to antibiotics. If you are near sick people, a moment of handling it may keep serious infection away. It may even save a life.
The EPA says copper still works even when tarnished. It kills hundreds of different disease germs so it can prevent serious or even fatal illness.
CopperZap is made in America of pure copper. It has a 90-day full money back guarantee. It is $69.95.
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Photos by Fontaine Howard Photography
PRESERVE, PROTECT AND ENHANCE
What is the “The Triangle"? Located along the Eastern Shore Trail in Fairhope, this cityowned property consists of more than 100 acres of undeveloped land. It’s a habitat corridor with access to Fly Creek and serves as a buffer of green space between Highway 98 and the city. Once restored and managed, it could be one of the last remaining examples of an old-growth longleaf pine savanna (one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems) in the area. Numerous species of plants and animals—up to 40 species per square yard—depend on the early successional open forest floor of this ecosystem, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. What is a Conservation Easement? It's a tool for protecting land we treasure, now and into the future. As a legal agreement between a landowner and a qualified land trust, conservation easements allow the landowner to continue ownership of the property while also ensuring that the environment, ecosystem and biodiversity will never be destroyed. The owner decides what property rights they would like to retain (which could include creating unpaved trails and other enhancements) and which rights they wish to restrict (such as large-scale development). The owner works with the land trust to create a plan that makes the most sense for the long-term use of the land.
What is the Triangle Conservancy? We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created specifically to preserve, protect and enhance the Triangle. Our goal is to help the City of Fairhope determine the best way to conserve and manage the Triangle as a natural space for public enjoyment and education. We believe a conservation easement is the ideal approach to ensure long-term preservation of the community resource. Is it legal? Yes, conservation easements are used throughout the country for properties like the Triangle. On April 22, 2019, the Gulf Shores City Council voted to use a conservation easement to preserve 836 acres near the confluence of the Bon Secour River and Oyster Bay. This action protects the properties in perpetuity. The City of Gulf Shores can provide passive recreational opportunities for the public on the property while maintaining water quality and wildlife habitat.
