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letterfrompublisher Last month was marked by the loss of our basset hound, Parker Tenenbaum. I still refer to her as my first-born child and my only daughter. Parker was articulate, always passionately expressing her opinions, and she excelled at tracking down unattended food.

She loved chasing her canine siblings and wrestling with Josh, but craved a good cuddle.

She was sensitive to the feelings of others— wandering into the room when someone was upset—and always demonstrated gentleness and patience with kids.

As Parker’s health declined, I worried about how I would help Mays, our 6-year-old, process her passing. On the day that we said goodbye to her, Mays was the one counseling me through the flood of emotions. “I know how you feel about Parker, Mom. But you don’t have to be sad, because her spirit is in Heaven now,” he said. I was blown away by his ability to comprehend the situation and comfort me.

As I worked on this month’s issue, which features several articles focused on parenting healthy children, I was reminded that it was Parker who initiated my journey down the parenthood path. The first time I was up all night tending to a sick baby was the result of her brownie binge. In addition to harmful amounts of chocolate, she also ingested pieces of glass from the dish she shattered in her pursuit. It was a miserable night for both of us, as she got sick over and over again while I held her long ears out of the way.

Her tenacious personality quickly forced us to establish a plan of discipline and we learned the importance of consistency and positive reinforcement. Her cleverness was demonstrated by her trash raiding and food swiping abilities, leading us to buy baby-proofing supplies such as cabinet locks and baby gates. This parenting orientation helped prepare us for the life-changing arrivals of Mays and Thatch.

In this month’s feature story, “Enlightened Parenting,” experts share universal advice for day-to-day parenting challenges. Most of their tips wouldn’t be effective for parenting four-legged family members, but if you don’t have kids at home, many of their approaches can be applied to relationships with spouses, friends and co-workers.

As the end of summer sneaks up on us, make the most of this carefree season.

Seek out eco-supplies for a craft project after reading “Green Arts,” enjoy healthy recipes for all ages in “Kid Cookery,” or jump into some local waters after reading “Swimming in Nature.”

Our family will be spending a long week at the beach before easing back into a schedule of earlier bedtimes. We’ll also continue adjusting to our slightly altered family dynamic—Parker’s fun-loving personality, passionate voice and crumb-cleaning services will be missed immensely, but never forgotten.

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newsbriefs Salutations in the Sand Salutations in the Sand is a beach yoga and meditation retreat taking place at the luxurious Caribe Resort, in Orange Beach, from October 15 through 18.

Attendees will restore and cleanse with yin yoga, hula-hoop dance, sunrise power vinyasa yoga, hipopening myofascial release, restorative yoga, beats yoga, moonlight meditation, a Presence is Power workshop and raw food "cooking" class, plus more.

Participants may add retreat enhancements that include massage, Reiki, Reiki level 1 attunement, reflexology and acupuncture.

Breakfasts and dinners full of healthy choices and catered by Cobalt Restaurant will be served. Guests should communicate any special diet needs ahead of time.

Packages include four nights at Caribe Resort, meals, workshops and all yoga classes.

Discount available for Baldwin County residents. Call Jen Hammonds at 251-752-8790, email JenHam0619@gmail.com or visit SalutationsInTheSand.com. See ad, page 3.

Open Table Presents ‘Saving Jesus’ Series In a new DVD-based discussion series, Saving Jesus, Open Table United Church of Christ attempts to “save Jesus” from both fundamentalism and indifference from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. on Sunday mornings through September in the first floor conference room.

Ellen Sims, pastor of Open Table, says, “As a Jesus follower, I have to admit that the Jesus I read about in the Gospel of Mark is different from the Jesus I encounter in the Gospel according to John, for instance. So I ask myself at times, ‘Which Jesus am I following?’ Saving Jesus encourages us to search for a credible Jesus for Christianity’s third millennium.”

Open Table will provide study guides and facilitate respectful discussion that honors honest questions, varied perspectives and sound scholarship.

Admission is free. Location: 151 S. Ann St., Mobile. For more information, email Pastor@OpenTableUCC.org or visit OpenTableUCC.org. See ad, page 29.

Stop Smoking Forever Marquerite Dillon, RN, BSN, HCN, CHT, will conduct a hypnosis smoking cessation session, Stopping Smoking Forever, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., October 17, at the Center for Spiritual Living, in Mobile. The seminar will help people understand the nature of addiction and how to quit forever. Books and CDs will be available to purchase.

“The physical addiction to cigarettes is a powerful addiction, but the withdrawal is quick and easy,” says Dillon. “Seconds after inhaling a cigarette, the nicotine affects the brain. As soon as the cigarette is extinguished, the nicotine levels begin to drop. Thus the average smoker feels the urge to smoke about every 45 minutes, which is 20 cigarettes per day. There just happens to be 20 cigarettes in a pack. Physical withdrawal is actually very slight. It is an empty and restless feeling, and the smoker feels there is something missing.”

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We Run So That Others May Walk Local nonprofit Bayside Medical Missions, which provides wheelchairs and corrective orthopedic surgery in underdeveloped countries, is hosting the eighth annual Jubilee Race for Life 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on September 19, in Daphne. The races are held on a certified course and participants receive a technical T-shirt. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. and the runs begin at 8 a.m. at the field of Daphne Baptist Church.

The event is dedicated to helping people to overcome disabling conditions and improve their lives. All awards are uniquely designed and made by artisans in Ecuador. After-race festivities include music, door prizes and food by Chick-fil-A. Cost before Sept. 12 is $25 for adults, $20 for children under 15 and $15 for the Fun Walk/Run; slightly more after that. Register at ProductionsByLittleRedHen.com. For more information on the race, visit JubileeRaceForLife.org. Location: 1515 6th St., Daphne. For more information about Bayside Medical Missions or to make a donation, call 251-928-4248 or visit BaysideMedicalMissions.org.

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New Somatics Yoga Class at Rosie Bluum Cindy Johnson has designed a yoga routine at Rosie Bluum, in Fairhope, focused on an organic, holistic approach that combines healing therapeutic poses and movements with Somatics, or specific movements that target body/mind integration. The class begins at 6 p.m., August 6, and will continue on Thursdays. Space is limited, so arrive early or call ahead.

Johnson states that the goal of Somatics is to reverse the sensory motor amnesia that we all accumulate over time through compensating for injuries or from overused muscle patterns on one side of our body.

She says, “Our muscles can become tight or restricted due to developmental reasons, habitual patterns, emotional stress, injuries or trauma.

Through small, slow and gentle movements, Somatics can reprogram the brain so that it can retrain and move these muscles more functionally.”

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Call for Worldwide Protection from Wi-Fi Radiation

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n May, 190 scientists from 39 nations appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to “exert strong leadership in fostering the development of more protective EMF guidelines…” The letter was developed by a committee that included professors from Columbia University, Trent University, the University of Washington and the University of California, Berkeley. It was then signed by a host of university professors and researchers from around the world.

The directive cited several key studies that have shown that radiation from electromagnetic fields—even low-frequency radiation—is a possible cause of cancer. The WHO adopted a classification for extremely low-frequency electromagnetic radiation in 2002 and in 2011 classified radiofrequency (RF) radiation within its Group 2B—a “possible human carcinogen.”

The letter points out that while WHO has accepted these classifications, there have been no guidelines or standards created by the agency or in conjunction with other agencies. It recommends a convening of the United Nations Environmental Programme and the funding of an independent committee to explore practical means of regulating the widespread and uncontrolled expansion of wireless technologies throughout our environment. The appeal also calls for the protection specifically of children and pregnant women and a strengthening of regulations placed on technology manufacturers.

Berkeley, California, set a precedent on May 12 by acknowledging the health risk posed by RF radiation and adopting the Right to Know Ordinance, requiring electronics retailers to warn customers about the potential health risks associated with it. It reads, “If you carry or use your phone in a pants or shirt pocket or tucked into a bra when the phone is on and connected to a wireless network, you may exceed the federal guidelines for exposure to RF radiation.” The ordinance requires that the notice be displayed in stores that sell mobile phones.

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esearch from the University of Washington has determined that chronic constipation in children may be relieved with abdominal massage. The research involved 25 parents and their children with learning needs and physical disabilities. The parents were trained by specialists in abdominal massage. Following the training, the parents massaged the abdomens of their children for 20 minutes per day.

The study found that abdominal massage relieved constipation in 87.5 percent of the children and reduced laxative use. In addition, the therapy resulted in better diets for 41 percent of the children and improved the parent-child relationship in many cases.

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Glyphosate Self-Testing Now Available

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he Feed the World Project has partnered with the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) to offer public testing for a chemical that is now ubiquitous in conventional food production: glyphosate. At $119, the test can check levels of this chemical in tap water, urine and soon, breast milk.

“For decades now, the public has been exposed, unknowingly and against their will, to glyphosate, despite mounting evidence that this key active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is harmful to human health and the environment,” says OCA International Director Ronnie Cummins.

“Monsanto has been given a free pass to expose the public to this dangerous chemical because individuals, until now, have been unable to go to their doctor’s office or local water-testing company to find out if the chemical has accumulated in their bodies or is present in their drinking water.”

The testing comes on the heels of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement in March that glyphosate is a possible carcinogen and questions the validity of the industry claims from laboratory animal testing that the acceptable daily intake of glyphosate is .3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The WHO report notes, “The socalled safe levels of glyphosate exposure have never been tested directly to determine if indeed they are really safe to consume over the long term. Instead, the ‘safe’ levels are extrapolated from higher doses tested in industry studies.”

The test is available at FeedTheWorld. info/glyphosate-testing-test-yourself.

Pistachio Nuts Help Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Artery Health

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new study published in the journal Nutrition found that eating pistachio nuts may improve cholesterol parameters, increase glycemic (blood sugar) control, decrease artery stiffness and improve overall blood vessel health.

The study tested 60 adults with poor cholesterol lipid levels. They were randomly split into two groups—one (control) was given lifestyle modifications (LSM) while the other was given LSM and consumed 40 grams (about 1.5 ounces) of shelled pistachios per day for three months.

Compared to the control group, the pistachio group’s levels of high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) increased significantly, while their low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) levels went down significantly. Along with lower fasting blood sugar, the pistachio group showed better artery health, established by measuring vasodilation (the flexibility of the arteries to expand and contract).

This, together with pulse-wave velocity testing, can indicate artery stiffness, which has been linked to hypertension and an increased risk of heart disease in general.

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review of research from the Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety finds that the quantity of food consumed by pregnant women for increasing a baby’s birth weight is less important than what types of foods she eats.

After systematically analyzing 11 relevant studies, the researchers found that higher birth weights—associated with better brain development during later years—are linked with the amount of fruits and vegetables a mother eats during pregnancy.

Using seven studies, researchers found that low vegetable consumption during pregnancy resulted in more than three times the risk of giving birth to a child with low gestational weight. Other studies found a correlation between higher fruit consumption by expectant mothers and a higher birth weight of babies. Much of the research showing these relationships occurred in developed countries where a conventional Western diet is prevalent.

Sad Music Can Lift Our Mood

Happy Couples Sleep Closer Together

esearchers from the UK’s University of Hertfordshire conducted a study that measured the relative relationship satisfaction between couples and their sleeping proximity. More than 1,000 people were surveyed for the study.

The researchers found that 55 percent of couples that typically faced each other but did not touch while sleeping were satisfied with their relationship. Of those that slept backto-back but didn’t touch, 74 percent were satisfied with their relationship and those that slept in the same direction, but didn’t touch, had a 76 percent satisfaction rate. Even better, 94 percent of those that touched while sleeping, regardless of their relative positions, reported being satisfied.

The closer the couples slept, the happier their relationships were reported to be.

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study from Free University, in Berlin, has determined that listening to sad music may actually lift our mood. The researchers conducted a survey of 772 people, 44 percent of which were musicians, asking each subject about their emotional responses after listening to sad music. While 76 percent felt nostalgic, more than 57 percent of the respondents indicated peacefulness, more than 51 percent felt tenderness, almost 39 percent had feelings of wonder and 37 percent experienced a sense of transcendence.

Fewer than half—45 percent—said they experienced sadness when listening to the morose melodies. The researchers pointed out that people often tend to listen to sad music as a source of consolation, and the music often provides a means for improving moods and emotions.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

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Carbon Dioxide Levels Go Through the Roof The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) notes that as of March, the global monthly average for carbon dioxide, the most prevalent heat-trapping gas, crossed a threshold of more than 400 parts per million (ppm), the highest in about 2 million years. “It’s both disturbing and daunting from the standpoint of how hard it is to slow this down,” says NOAA chief greenhouse gas scientist Pieter Tans.

“Carbon dioxide isn’t just higher, it’s increasing at a record pace, 100 times faster than natural rises in the past.”

In pre-human times, it took about 6,000 years for carbon dioxide to rise 80 ppm, versus 61 ppm in the last 35 years, Tans says. Global carbon dioxide is now 18 percent higher than it was in 1980, when NOAA first calculated a worldwide average.

Crayon Kicks

Not Just for Kids Any More Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, by Johanna Basford, are two of the most popular titles on sale at Amazon.com—and both are coloring books for adults.

Featuring detailed black-and-white drawings of the flora and fauna that surround illustrator Basford’s Scottish home, Secret Garden has sold nearly 1.5 million copies.

Fans include Hollywood celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and when National Public Radio asked listeners for feedback, many indicated, “I thought I was alone.” The consensus is that adults are seeking to get in touch with their inner child. Beyond the nostalgic charm of coloring books, it’s also a good way for grownups to unwind and reflect.

“So many people have told me that they used to do secret coloring when their kids were in bed,” says Basford. “Now it is socially acceptable, it’s a category of its own.”

For a sample coloring gallery, visit JohannaBasford.com.

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Diaper Discovery Mushrooms Grow on Disposables

Disposable diapers are mostly indestructible, but a group of researchers led by Rosa María Espinosa Valdemar, at Mexico’s Autonomous Metropolitan University, Azcapotzalco, has found a way to degrade the soiled garments by growing mushrooms on them.

Disposable diapers can last for hundreds of years in landfills because they contain not only the plant-based material cellulose that mushrooms consume, but also non-biodegradable materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene and the superabsorbent gel sodium polyacrylate.

The scientists grew the oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, on a substance made from used diapers and were able to reduce the diaper’s weight and volume by up to 80 percent. For the experiment, the researchers only used diapers containing liquid waste. They sterilized and ground up the garments; mixed them with lignin from the remains of pressed grapes, coffee or pineapple tops; covered the mixture with commercially available fungus spores; and kept it in a plastic bag for three weeks.

The resulting mushrooms had similar amounts of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals as in commercial yeast. They’re not intended for human consumption, but could be used as a supplement in cattle feed.

Source: ScienceDaily.com

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Buying Kilowatts from Each Other

The Nuttiest Biogas Around

Yeloha, a new, Boston-based, peer-to-peer solar startup, allows anyone to go solar, even if they live in a rented apartment, have a roof blocked by a shady tree or don’t have the funds to buy panels. Customers can sign up for the service either as a “sun host” or “sun partner”.

Potential sun host homeowners have a roof suitable for solar, but can’t afford panels. Yeloha will install the panels for free in exchange for access to the solar power the panels create. Sun hosts also get about a third of the electricity created by the panels for free, translating to lower monthly power bills.

The remaining power is distributed to the sun partners—customers that want to go solar, but don’t have a proper roof or own their home. Sun partners can buy as many solar credits as they’d like from Yeloha at a price that’s less than what they’d normally pay to their utility. The service is currently operating in Massachusetts only, but has plans for expansion across the country.

For more information, visit Yeloha.com/sunhost.

Crab Crisis

Valuable Horseshoe Species Going Extinct The horseshoe crab, which is not really a crab, but belongs to the taxonomical class Merostomata among arthropods, is about to join the long list of endangered species. Their potential extinction poses a major threat to pharmaceutical, clinical and food industries seeking the secrets to the species’ survival over more than 250 million years with minimal evolution, enduring extreme temperature conditions and salinity.

Individuals are able to go without eating for a year.

Commonly found living in warm, shallow coastal waters on the sea floor, horseshoe crabs play an important ecological role. A continuing decrease in their population will affect other species, especially shorebirds that feed on the eggs, destabilizing the food chain. Sea turtles also feed on adult horseshoe crabs.

Scientists worldwide want to include the invertebrate in schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1974, labeling them as an endangered species. Enforcement will include monitoring for improper uses of horseshoe crabs.

Turkey, one of the world’s largest producers of pistachios, has begun using tons of the shells to produce biogas (methane) as an alternative energy source instead of dumping them in landfills. The country even plans to power its first eco-city using this unconventional fuel.

The planned 7,900-acre metropolis is expected to house 200,000 people in Gaziantep Province. This southern region near the Syrian border is the heart of Turkey’s pistachio production, yielding more than 50 percent of the country’s nuts.

“When you plan such environmentally friendly systems, you take a look at the natural resources you have,” explains Seda Muftuoglu Gulec, a Turkish green building expert. “If the region was abundant in wind power, we would use wind energy.”

If the project goes forward, construction will start within two years and be completed within two decades. A pilot phase will focus on a 135-acre piece of land and, if successful, expand into the entire city. It may inspire other agricultural regions to look at what they typically consider waste as an energy source.

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Earthquakes Derail Dutch Gas Production Gas production by fracking in the Loppersum, Netherlands, area of the Groningen natural gas field, Europe’s largest, was suspended by a Dutch court after a home was damaged by earthquakes linked to the operation. Nette Kruzenga, co-founder of Groningen Centraal, one of two groups seeking an immediate halt in Groningen gas production, says, “It is clear the judge said that the situation around Loppersum is dangerous.”

The actions of Dutch officials are different than in the U.S., where many people acknowledge the same problem while others deny its existence. States that tend to cite the danger are those that have experienced damaging earthquakes, including Arkansas, Oklahoma, Ohio and Virginia. Deniers include big-fracking states such as California, Colorado and Texas.

In states that have reduced new injections and scaled back current operations, earthquakes have abated.

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connection with your kids, you can have a lot more influence on them.”

Noting that sometimes children feel like their parents love them, but don’t necessarily like them, Martin emphasizes finding ways to identify with their Establishing Values Shelly Lefkoe, co-author of Chicken Soup interests. “I love cars, and my dad used to for the Soul Guide to Effective Parenting, invite me on test drives when I was a kid. believes that children learn what we model Both of my parents took time to connect as important values. In their Westport, Con- with me, which had a huge impact on necticut household, she tells her daughters, our relationship.” they should treat her with dignity and Christine Carter, Ph.D., a sociologist respect not because she’s their mother, but with the University of California Greater because, “That’s how you Good Science Center, My dad always treat people and that’s how recognizes the imporI treat them.” tance of talking explicitly told me it was my

Minneapolis colabout values. When we school, my choice, see kids doing something lege student Casey Martin often joins his father, my grades, my life. we value, ask them how Kirk, in presenting Calm it made them feel, she Parenting workshops for It made me want to advises. “Teens don’t necparents, teachers and stu- take responsibility. essarily know that their dents around the country. parents value character In growing up, he’s seen over grades,” Carter says, ~Casey Martin firsthand, “If you have a “particularly if parents ueled by unconditional love, parenting with presence embraces all potential connections between parents and their children.

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tend to monitor grades more than aspects of a child’s character. What do you talk about more—their achievements or their character? If it’s the former, consider that you unintentionally might be sending the wrong message.”

Hummingbird Parenting

Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly unconsciously, that they are entitled to a difficulty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because students don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says.

“Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them experience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost.

To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.”

“We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not legislating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.”

Children often struggle with transitions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it.

Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.”

Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert selfcontrol. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous generations did. In Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv cautions against being limited by modern factors such as restrictive subdivision covenants and media-induced fear. “There are risks outdoors, but there are huge psychological, physical and spiritual risks in raising future generations under protective house arrest,” he says.

Louv prefers what’s called a hummingbird approach: “Hummingbird parents don’t hover over their kids with nature flash cards; they stand back and make space for exploration and problem solving through independent play, while remaining nearby, ready to zoom in at a moment’s notice if safety becomes an issue.”

Armin Brott, host of San Francisco’s Positive Parenting radio program, reminds parents to increase opportunities for independence as youngsters grow. “Test a child’s ability to handle more freedom by providing the opportunity to prove that they can. If they succeed, it’s a confidence builder. If not, it allows them to see for themselves that they’re not ready yet.”

Disciplined Communication

The first eight years of a child’s life are the most formative, effecting personal beliefs that will shape the adult that they’ll become, including impediments to fruitful self-expression. Fostering connection and confidence entails preventing children from forming negative beliefs while keep-

We often forget that the work we do as parents is essential both for our children’s well-being and the greater good of the world. ~Christine Carter ing them safe. Lefkoe suggests focusing on what serves the child’s highest good in that moment.

“Get to the source of problems instead of talking about your expectations not being met, which is irrelevant,” says Lefkoe. “Guide them to learn to discern what works and what doesn’t. You want your child to thrive, instead of always trying to live up to others’ expectations.”

Parents can serve as a safe haven for kids. Stiffelman says, “Allow them to speak the truth without being corrected or shamed. If they tell you they’d like to do something you don’t approve of, resist the urge to react with immediate advice and talk to them about their decisionmaking process. Be present enough for them to let them hear themselves think out loud.”

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As kids mature and are faced with potentially dangerous scenarios, “You don’t want them worrying about what their friends will think; you want them thinking about the consequences,” says Lefkoe.

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Because we had built a relationship, as a teen I could go to my parents with issues and knew they wouldn’t freak out because they understood the learning process of growing up.

The intense journey of adolescence is about discovering oneself and how to reach full potential. Carter says, “I had to constantly remind myself that this is their journey, not mine, and that it’s going to sometimes be ~Casey dark and difficult.”

“The more power you give kids, the less they feel the need to test the universe,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents that while it’s relatively easy to control young children, rebellious teenagers are harder to handle when they feel they have something to prove to an overbearing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking opportunities that don’t involve drugs and alcohol is beneficial in the teen years. “You want them to know how to handle freedom and be responsible once they are on their own,” she says.

“When I got my driver’s license, I always came home before curfew,” says Martin. “I learned that if I could control myself, my parents didn’t feel the need to control me, which gave me a ton of power in my life.”

Brott observes that as the parenting role changes, “We can offer to help, but it’s equally important to learn to let go and admire the young adults they’re becoming.”

Teens desperately want to not feel like a kid, adds Stiffelman. “They may tell you to back off, but stay present and engaged.

The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.”

With sex education, the authors of Martin The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adolescent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise.

“It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body odor is a good starting point in talking about body issues because it’s not intimidating and can be comfortably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rushing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future.

Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to communicate everything all at once.”

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a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a parent that is comfortable with the subject matter—a nurse, physician or teacher—to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Sharing activities is a form of communication, too.”

Kids as Teachers

“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott. Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and receiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined.

Through all the inevitable challenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parenting with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, understanding and compassion—to hold steady as the seas get rocky. Children offer us opportunities to confront the dark and dusty corners of our minds and hearts, creating conditions to call forth the kind of learning that can liberate us from old paradigms.”

It all allows us to lead more expansive and fulfilling lives as we open ourselves to more of the love, learning and joy that the adventure of parenting can bring. When we embrace the healing and transformation that is being offered through parenting with presence, the rewards can be limitless.

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Build a Village. The breadth and depth of our positive relationships with other people is the strongest predictor of human happiness.

Expect Effort and Enjoyment, Not Perfection. Parents that overemphasize achievement are more likely to have kids with higher levels of depression, anxiety and substance abuse compared to others. Praise effort, not natural ability.

Choose Gratitude, Forgiveness and Optimism. Optimism is so closely related to happiness that the two are practically interchangeable. Teach preteens to look on the bright side.

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until the child starts solid food. When an infant is kept directly on mom’s chest, the skin-to-skin interaction warms the baby to an ideal temperature, while facilitating the process of learning baby’s hunger cues.

Moms should stay aware of healthy milk transfer by monitoring soiled diapers. Adequate output can be measured according to the age of the baby: day one—one wet and one dirty diaper; day two—two wet and two dirty diapers; day three—three wet and three dirty. By day five, the infant should be having at least four to six wet diapers and three to four stools every day. Another indication that milk is transferring properly is audible swallowing while the infant is sucking.

As the milk volume increases, the swallows will turn to gulping.

The mother’s breast should also soften after nursing. Even in the first couple of days, if she is taught to notice her breast fullness before nursing, she will feel a noticeable change. Infants should stabilize their weight by day five and begin to gain at least one-half to one ounce per day. By two weeks of age, the infant should be back to birth weight, and a feeling of success comes with this news.

New moms can seek out additional information and support from lactation consultants that pave the way to successful breastfeeding. Feelings of disappointment can be resisted by remembering that any amount of breast milk a baby receives is an invaluable gift that only a mother can give.

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ftentimes a new mother hears that breastfeeding is so natural, easy and great for bonding with her baby, but despite giving it her best effort after delivery, she struggles with pain and a crying baby, and decides to quit a few days later. This can result in the woman feeling like a failure because she can’t do something that is supposed to come so naturally. The body’s process of making milk does come naturally, but the act of breastfeeding is a learned skill. For moms that choose to pump milk, even more effort and dedication are actually required.

When a young child watches her mother breastfeed a sibling, that image is imprinted on their memory. Years later, that person will be more likely to make the decision to breastfeed because she has seen it with her own eyes. With low breastfeeding rates trending through the 1970s and 80s, many of today’s girls of the childbearing age have missed that generational teaching experience. Thus, awareness of current, research-based information and personal demonstration

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The World Health Organization actively promotes breastfeeding as the best source of nourishment for infants and young children. Additionally, it has been shown to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), childhood cancer and juvenile diabetes. According to the data, a breastfeeding mother also lowers her own risk of breast and ovarian cancer, gestational diabetes converting to Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and depression. With a little support, these benefits are obtainable and could Jerri Carlisle, BSN, RN, IBCLC, is an interchange the health of families for genera- national certified lactation consultant at Shoemaker OB-GYN, in Fairhope. tions to come.

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ront-page headlines about questionable research, corporate manipulations, purchased politicians, medical coverups and whistleblower reports have left Americans feeling hoodwinked and skeptical. According to a new Pew Research Center study, the public doesn’t trust the information they’re fed on issues such as genetically engineered crops and now, mandatory vaccines.

The current state of distrust of scientific statistics and their impact on our lives doesn’t bode well for lawmakers attempting to build consensus for uniform mandatory vaccination intervention. The current rush to pass such legislation is largely due to 169 cases of measles reported between January 4 and April 17, encompassing 20 states and the District of

Columbia, all traced to a traveler infected overseas that then visited a California amusement park.

Common sense and independent research counters the stance that would rob individuals of their moral right to conscientious, philosophical and personalbelief exemption from being subjected to vaccines. Hard evidence in a plethora of published studies further identifies genetic factors that could cause the development of adverse effects to vaccines.

Yet, “There is no available evidence on vaccines’ effectiveness that is placebocontrolled, plus the health effects of vaccines in combination have never been studied, certainly not the 69 total doses of 16 types of vaccines given to children starting 12 hours after birth through age 18,” says Sayer Ji, a

member of the National Health Federation board of governors and founder of GreenMedInfo.com.

“Vaccine risks for anyone can range from zero to 100 percent, depending upon one’s genes, microbiome DNA, environment, age and health at the time of vaccination and the type and number of vaccines given,” advises Barbara Loe Fisher, president and co-founder of the nonprofit National Vaccine Information Center, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia.

“Vaccines are not safe or effective for everyone because we’re not all the same and we don’t all respond the same way to pharmaceutical products,” says Fisher. She notes that responses to infectious diseases and the risk for complications can also vary, depending upon similar factors.

Among the most prominent warnings on vaccine ingredients, concerned doctors, researchers and medical whistleblowers cite dangers of the toxin thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative used in some vaccines and vaccine adjuvants such as aluminum gels or aluminum salts added to elicit a stronger immune response against the germ the vaccine introduces into our body.

Leading books citing telling research include Thimerosal: Let the Science Speak, by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mark Hyman; Vaccines: What CDC Documents and Science Reveal, by Dr. Sherri Tenpenny; Vaccine Epidemic, by Louise Kuo Habakus; and Science for Sale, by David L. Lewis, Ph.D. Top film documentaries include Shots in the Dark; Vaccination: The Hidden Truth; Trace Amounts; The Greater Good; and Vaccine Nation.

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accines are pharmaceutical products that carry risks. The National Vaccine Information Center encourages parents to become fully informed about the potential risks and disease complications for their own children and pose these questions to one or more trusted healthcare professionals before making a decision.

n Am I, or my child, sick right now? n Have I, or my child, had a bad reaction to a vaccination before? n Do I, or my child, have a personal or family history of vaccine reactions, neurological disorders, severe allergies or immune system problems?

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Visit nvic.org for information on recognizing vaccine-reaction symptoms.

Bought: The Hidden Story Behind Vaccines, Big Pharma and Your Food resulted from two years of investigative research in disaster medical management by Toni Bark, now an integrative physician. In interviews with practicing doctors, research scientists, former pharmaceutical sales representatives, attorneys and others, Bark exposes serious conflicts of interest. These include vaccine research funding, hiring between pharmaceutical and chemical industries and their government regulating agencies, sponsored scientific propaganda used to silence critics, and large-scale corruption within the billion-dollar vaccine industry. Plus, it points out problems with the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 that Congress passed to give drug manufacturers, the government and physicians protection from lawsuits arising from injuries caused by childhood vaccines.

“Since 1988, thousands of children and adults in America that have suffered brain inflammation and other long-recognized vaccine reactions have been collectively awarded $3 billion in vaccine injury compensation. There are thousands more that have been unable to secure federal compensation for their vaccine injuries,” reports Fisher.

“At least 25,000 to 30,000 reports of vaccine reactions are filed annually with the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System, operated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control,” says Tenpenny. “Underreporting is a substantial problem. It’s estimated that less than 1 percent of all adverse events from drugs and vaccines are reported.” Vaccine ResearchLibrary.com cites 7,200 journal articles and studies that expose the harm caused by vaccines.

“Knowledge is empowering and personal discernment is priceless.

The facts challenge the health claims by government health agencies and pharmaceutical firms that vaccines are perfectly safe,” says Ji. “Public doubt, distrust and skepticism are rational and natural consequences.”

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Kids like simple, elemental tastes and embrace the magic of the three-ingredient approach to cooking. ~Rozanne Gold, Eat Fresh Food: Awesome Recipes for Teen Chefs

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n less than a generation, childhood obesity has risen substantially, most notably in the United States, according to the article “Child and Adolescent Obesity: Part of a Bigger Picture,” in a recent issue of The Lancet. The authors attest that modern culture’s promotion of junk food encourages weight gain and can exacerbate risk factors for chronic disease in our kids.

When concerned parents have a picky child bent on eating only French fries, they could enroll them in healthy cooking classes that offer tastings and related hands-on experiences for youths from preschoolers through teens. Here, children are encouraged to try more foods, eat healthier and learn about meal preparation, plus sharpen some math, geography and social skills.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Leah Smith, the mother of two elementary school children, founded Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas, in 2011.

She offers classes for chefs (ages 3 to 6), junior chefs (5 to 11) and senior chefs (11 to 14). Kids learn how to make dishes such as yogurt parfait popsicles with healthy grains clusters or roasted tomato soup with

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homemade croutons. “I’m a firm believer that teaching kids about which foods are good for us, and why, will positively influence their lifelong eating habits,” says Smith. “Start right, stay right.”

Elena Marre, also the mother of two elementary school children, faced the challenge of a picky eater in her family.

In 2007, she started The Kids’ Table, in Chicago, and solved her own problem along the way. Says Marre, “It’s amazing how often I hear a child complain about not liking red peppers, dark leafy greens or onions at the beginning of a class. It’s so rewarding when that same child is devouring a dish made with those three ingredients at the end.”

Healthy kids cooking classes provide a fresh way to combat poverty, according to the Children’s Aid Society, in New York City. The group started Go!Chefs in 2006 at community schools and centers throughout the city and knows how to make it fun with Iron Chef-style competitions.

“When offered a choice between an apple and a candy on two consecutive occasions and with most having chosen the candy the first time, 57 percent of students

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in the Go!Kids health and fitness program chose the apple the second time, compared to 33 percent in the control group,” says Stefania Patinella, director of the society’s food and nutrition programs.

In Minnesota’s Twin Cities region, “We do a lot of outreach with Head Start, community schools and organizations like scout troops,” says Chef Ani Loizzo, Whole Foods Market’s culinary instructor at the Whole Kids Club Kitchen Camp, in Lake Calhoun. “We have many kids that know about organic and biodynamic farming and we talk about that in class. We might focus on a healthy ingredient like tomatoes in a one-hour class or explore the culture of Greece or Mexico through food in a longer session.”

Loizzo loves the natural curiosity that kids bring to cooking classes. “Sparking an interest in exploring ingredients and flavors can also lead to learning how to grow a garden and interest in the environment,” she says.

For children in areas where such cooking classes aren’t yet offered, there are still fun ways to involve them in healthy meal preparation. Maggie LaBarbera of San Mateo, California, started her Web-based company NourishInteractive.com in 2005 after witnessing the harmful effects of teenage obesity when she was an intensive care nurse. It offers educational articles for parents and free downloadable activities that engage children with healthy foods.

“Every positive change, no matter how small, is a step to creating a healthier child,” says LaBarbera. “Together, we can give children the knowledge, facts and skills to develop healthy habits for a lifetime.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Starter Recipes for Kids

Yogurt Parfait Ice Pops with Healthy Grains Clusters Yields: 4 servings

4 ice pop molds 1 cup granola (use non-GMO, gluten-free Kind bars) in small pieces 1 cup organic fresh fruit such as raspberries, kiwi, mango and strawberries cut into small pieces 2 (6-oz) cartons organic dairy or non-dairy yogurt

Put dates into a medium bowl, cover with lukewarm purified water and set aside to soak for 10 minutes. Drain dates and reserve soaking liquid. In a food processor, purée dates with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the soaking liquid, honey, oil, vanilla and cinnamon until smooth. (Discard the remaining liquid.) Add bananas and purée again until almost smooth.

Transfer to a stainless steel bowl and stir in peanuts and cacao nibs. Cover and freeze, stirring occasionally, until almost solid—4 to 6 hours. Let ice cream soften a bit at room temperature before serving.

Adapted from a recipe by Leah Smith for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas

Raw Banana Ice Cream Yields: about 1 quart

20 pitted dates, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp raw honey 2 Tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 /8 tsp ground cinnamon 4 cups sliced very ripe organic bananas ½ cup raw peanuts, coarsely chopped, optional 2 Tbsp cacao nibs

Cheesy Lasagna Rolls Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market, Lake Calhoun, Minnesota

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Layer ingredients in each ice pop mold like a parfait. Put a sprinkle of granola in first, and then layer yogurt and fresh cut fruit. Add another spoonful of granola to top it all off and freeze the pops for at least 4 to 6 hours.

Nut Butter Granola Bars Yields: 8 bars

2¼ cups rolled oats ¼ cup shredded coconut (without added sugar) ½ cup applesauce 1 /3 cup nut butter (almond or peanut) ¼ tsp baking soda ½ cup raw honey or maple syrup 1 Tbsp milk or almond milk 3 Tbsp chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 350° F. Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl. Mix wet ingredients into a separate bowl; it may help to heat the nut butter a little first.

Combine the wet and dry contents.

Adapted from a recipe by Kensey Goebel for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas

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ere’s a sampling of healthy snack food recipes that kids love to make—and eat—in class and at home.

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Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment paper. Press mixture into pan.

Bake for about 25 minutes. Let them cool completely before cutting. Store in a plastic container separated by parchment paper. They should keep for about two weeks and may be refrigerated.

Sea salt ½ lb (8 to 10) uncooked lasagna noodles Organic olive or coconut oil 1 cup ricotta cheese 1½ cups prepared marinara sauce 1½ cups packed baby spinach ½ cup shredded mozzarella Preheat oven to 400° F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and gently transfer to a clean surface.

Oil the inside of a small roasting pan or casserole dish and set it aside. Working with one noodle at a time, spread with about 2 tablespoons each of the ricotta and marinara, then top with spinach.

Starting at one end, roll up the noodle snugly, and then arrange it in the pan either seam-side down or with the rolls close enough to hold each other closed.

Pour the remaining marinara over assembled rolls, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake until golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market

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piercings can accelerate tooth decay, according to Hall, and the risk of infection can be high, especially if it impacts cartilage. “Some skin rejects piercings, and you can end up with permanent scars,” he adds.

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Healthier Alternatives

How to Make Body Art Safe and Reversible

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ew things in life are more permanent than a tattoo. Yet those most likely to change their life course—in careers, relationships or fashion styles—are also most inclined to get inked. Nearly 40 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 have at least one tattoo, according to a Pew Research Center poll.

“If you change your hairstyle or look often, you probably aren’t a good candidate for a tattoo, because of the limited flexibility to change that decision,” says Dr. Gregory Hall, a primary care physician in Cleveland, Ohio. Hall created the website ShouldITattoo.com to help inform others after seeing so many patients that regretted the tattoos of their youth.

Hall has also authored Teens, Tattoos, & Piercings to try to reach school-aged kids before they even consider body art.

Career Concerns

The Millennial generation, which is getting inked in record numbers, is also the leading demographic for ink removal. More than half the tattoos removed by medical professionals in 2013 were for people between 19 and 34 years old. Removal often costs many times more than being tattooed, sometimes requiring a dozen or more sessions over several months.

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employment, discrimination and health concerns in urging teens to decline getting inked or pierced. Employers have the legal right to reject a job candidate because of a tattoo—a challenging fact of life for young people to reconcile when they’re still undecided on a career path.

Different branches of the military have their own restrictions on body art, which can include the tattoo’s size, placement and subject, while some companies ban tattoos and piercings altogether.

The commitment of a tattoo never interested Lauren Waaland-Kreutzer, 25, of Richmond, Virginia. “I don’t know how I’m going to age and who I’ll be in five years,” she says. Two days after turning 18, however, she got her nose pierced, a decision she hasn’t regretted, even though it’s affected her employment. “While I was working my way through college, I gave up slightly better paying jobs in order to keep my piercing,” she says.

Her current employer, a local nonprofit in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is piercing-friendly, but she has friends that have to cover their tattoos and piercings at work; a former classmate-turned-lawyer even had to remove a small star tattoo from her wrist.

While piercings are more reversible than tattoos, they are also more prone to certain health risks. Tongue and cheek

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The good news is there are more natural, less permanent alternatives for young adults to adorn and express themselves, including custom-made temporary tattoos, plus magnetic and clip-on jewelry that are indistinguishable from a permanent piercing. Temporary tattoos work to try out the look before possibly committing.

Henna tattoos, an import from India, are another popular alternative, although Hall has seen many patients develop allergic reactions to this plant-based ink, so it’s always best to test on a small spot first.

Permanent organic inks fade more over time, a downside for someone that keeps a tattoo for life, but “come off beautifully” in a removal process compared to the standard heavy metal inks, reports Hall. Also, “We just don’t know yet what impact the heavy metals may have on people’s immune systems down the road,” he says. “Organic inks are much safer.”

Helpful Facts

State laws vary regarding age criteria, some allowing tattoos at any age with parental consent. Hall’s tattoo website has a downloadable contract to encourage kids to talk with their parents before making a decision, regardless of the need for consent.

Name tattoos, even those of loved ones, are among the tattoos most likely to be removed later in life. Hall saw this with a young man that had the names of the grandparents that raised him tattooed on his hands. He said, “I still love them, but I’m tired of looking at them and I have got to get them off me.”

A Harris Interactive poll revealed that a third of company managers would think twice about promoting someone with tattoos or piercings—a more critical factor than how tidy their workspace is kept or the appropriateness of their attire.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

The Toxic Truth About Tattoos

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he spike in popularity of tattooing that began a couple of decades ago in America and Europe continues to spread worldwide. Those considering getting one will do well to carefully review the options and the health dangers related to traditional tattoos.

Tattoo inks contain heavy metals, and red inks often contain mercury.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any tattoo pigments for injection into the skin. Tattoo parlors are regulated by states and municipalities, but the FDA doesn’t require manufacturers to release ink ingredients. The lack of regulation is unsettling, as some 45 million Americans have been inked.

Many tattoo ink pigments are industrial-grade colors suitable for printer ink or automobile paint, and the FDA warns that it may possibly cause infections, allergic reactions, keloids (fibrous scar tissue), granulomas (response to inflammation, infection or a foreign substance) and potential complications connected with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The carrier solution used in tattoo inks also contains harmful substances such as denatured alcohol, methanol, antifreeze, detergents, formaldehyde and other toxic aldehydes.

A study in the journal Medicine by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, in Dallas, links commercial tattoos to the spread of hepatitis C. Dr. Robert Haley, a preventative medicine specialist and former U.S. Centers for Disease Control infection control official, comments, “We found that commercially acquired tattoos accounted for more than twice as many hepatitis C infections as injection-drug use. This means it may have been the largest single contributor to the nationwide epidemic of this form of hepatitis.”

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Swimming in Nature Splashing Safely in Lakes and Oceans

by Lane Vail

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ostonian avid open-water swimmer water,” says Dave Benjamin, executive Kate Radville is delighted that water director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue constitutes 70 percent of the Earth’s Project, “yet, the American Red Cross surface. “The controlled environment of a finds that 54 percent of Americans lack swimming pool is convenient,” she says, basic water emergency lifesaving skills.” “but splashing around Maximize enjoyment When swimming, outside in the beautiful and safety in the open summer sunshine is apply non-toxic, water- water by heeding baundeniably liberating.” sic guidelines. resistant sunscreen

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recommends using a battery-powered portable radio or smartphone app for weather updates. Wind and atmospheric pressure shifts can stir up waves for hours, so hesitate before returning to the water after a storm.

Glean Information. “I can’t think of a time I’ve jumped into water I knew nothing about,” says Radville. “Some research prior to swimming is definitely advisable.”

Renowned coach Steven Munatones, founder of the World Open Water Swimming Association, suggests walking along the beach to look for caution signs, surf conditions boards, flags, buoys, rope lines and available rescue equipment, plus emergency callboxes that pinpoint one’s location if cell phone service is weak.

Even seemingly pristine waters can be contaminated by harmful bacteria, algal blooms or runoff pollutants after rain.

“Chat with local beach-goers, swimmers, boaters or fishermen about current swimming conditions in designated areas,” counsels Munatones, and check social media sites like Facebook and area online swimming forums.

Steer Clear. Be mindful of hidden underwater hazards, ranging from sharp objects to submerged construction, which can create turbulent water and strong undercurrents. Swim in lifeguard-protected areas away from windsurfers, jet skiers and boaters that may not hear or see swimmers, adds Munatones.

Respect Marine Life. Munatones advises giving marine life, however beautiful, a wide berth. “I’ve swum around the world with all sorts of intriguing sea life,” he says, “and these are wild animals, not the friendly ones you see in marine parks.” Stop swimming and watch the animal until it’s moved on.

Be Water Wise. Water temperature, depth and movement, which fluctuate with rain, tides and wind, can also make conditions unpredictable, so research a destination beforehand. Pockets of cold water within an otherwise tepid mountain lake could induce a gasp response or hyperventilation, says Munatones, and prolonged immersion increases risk of muscle impairment and hypothermia.

Likewise, an unexpected drop in the water floor may provoke panic. “Physically, someone capable of swimming in three feet of water can also swim in 300 feet,” says

Nature is unpredictable, and there are inherent risks associated with swimming in open water, so I always swim with a buddy for companionship and basic safeguarding.

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Munatones. “But mentally, deep water can feel spooky.”

Rip currents are powerful streams that flow along the surface away from the shoreline. They may be easily spotted from the beach, but often go unnoticed by swimmers. “A potentially fatal mistake is allowing a ‘fight-or-flight’ response to kick in and trying to swim against the current, because rips are treadmills that will exhaust your energy,” cautions Benjamin. Instead, flip, float and follow the safest path out of the water, a technique that conserves energy and alleviates stress and panic, he says.

Watch for Waves. Swim facing oncoming waves and dive under the powerful white foam, coaches Munatones. “Feel the swell wash over you before coming up to the surface.” If knocked off balance by a wave, relax, hold your breath and wait for the tumbling to cease. Swim toward the light if disoriented under the water, and make sure your head is above any froth before inhaling.

“Your lungs are your personal flotation device that keep the body buoyant,” says Benjamin. “Lay back and focus on your breathing.”

While Coast Guard-approved flotation devices should be worn by children at all times, they are not substitutes for supervision, says Rob Rogerson, a lifeguard and ocean rescue training officer in Palm Beach County, Florida. “Parents must watch swimming and non-swimming children vigilantly.”

“The power of the open water is immense,” says Munatones. “Be respectful, always.”

Mobile Baykeeper is a community organization that preserves and protects the Mobile Bay Watershed by researching environmental issues, educating the community and building partnerships to ensure access to clean water, clean air and a healthy community. To help people explore, enjoy and learn about Alabama’s beaches, Mobile Baykeeper provides the Swim Guide, a free Apple and Android app that indicates which beaches are safe for swimming (green) and which are unsafe (red).

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), in cooperation with Alabama Department of Public Health, collects water samples from 25 high-use or potentially high-risk public recreational sites in Mobile and Baldwin counties as part of the Coastal Alabama Beach Monitoring Program.

Water samples are analyzed for Enterococci bacteria, which often occur in the presence of potential human pathogens. If testing shows high levels of bacteria, the site is immediately retested. When bacteria levels remain elevated, a public health advisory is issued. This data is posted on the ADEM website, but the data is not easily accessible by the public. Mobile Baykeeper updates these results to the Swim Guide daily, giving easy-to-identify waterway health reports in real time.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger. Connect at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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easier to use than homemade. White glue and white paste, called “library paste”, are best with porous items like wood, paper, plastic and cloth. It takes longer to dry and needs to be held in place, but there are no fumes.

“Jewelry is wearable art, so for mine, I primarily use water-based, nontoxic glues and sealers that simply wash off my hands,” advises Nancy Kanter, owner and designer of Sparkling Vine Design, in Thousand Oaks, California.

Examples include Elmer’s Washable and Mod Podge.

Airplane glue, rubber cement, spray adhesive and epoxy all emit toxic fumes.

Instant glue (cyanoacrylate) likewise bonds fast to fingers; toxic, foul-smelling acetate (used in nail polish remover) is needed to remedy the situation.

Paints

GREEN ARTS Tips for Finding Safe Eco-Supplies

by Avery Mack

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reative energy is contagious,” says Kim Harris, co-owner of Yucandu, a hands-on craft studio in Webster Groves, Missouri. As one client crafter commented, “Art is cheaper than therapy and a lot more fun.” It doubles the pleasure when we trust the nature of our supplies.

Arts and crafts stir the imagination, spur creativity and are relaxing. Yet, for some, allergies, chemical sensitivities and eco-consciousness can make choosing materials a challenge. Manufacturers are not required to list heavy metals, toxic preservatives or petroleum-based ingredients, even when they’re labeled “non-toxic”.

User- and environment-friendly alternatives may be difficult to locate, but are worth the effort. After working with paint, glue, chalk and modeling dough, children may lick their fingers and be reluctant to wash hands thoroughly.

Retirees with newfound time for hobbies may also have weakened immune systems at risk to chemical exposure.

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Everyone benefits from minimizing exposure to toxins.

Papers

For greeting cards, scrapbooking or mixed media, paper provides background, texture, pattern and color. Treefree paper uses agricultural residue or fibers from bananas, coffee and tobacco, and EcoPaper.com researchers anticipate similar future use of pineapples, oranges and palm hearts.

Labels can be misleading. White paper has been bleached. Processed chlorine-free (PCF) means no bleaching occurred during this incarnation of the paper. Totally chlorine-free (TCF) papers are as advertised. Paper is called recycled if it’s 100 percent postconsumer-recovered fiber—anything less is recycled content.

Glues

For most projects, purchased glues are more convenient, longer lasting and

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Water-based tempera paint is easy to use; Chroma brand tempera removes some of the hazardous ingredients. “I use water-based, non-toxic acrylic paints and wine to paint recycled wine corks for my designs,” says Kanter. “This avoids harsh fumes and chemicals.”

Note that acrylic paint can contain ammonia or formaldehyde. Oil paint produces fumes and requires turpentine, a petroleum-based product, to clean brushes. Aerosol spray paint is easily inhaled unless protective equipment is used.

Markers and Crayons

“Give kids great supplies and they’ll make great art,” maintains Harris.

“They’ll also be respectful of how much they use.”

Go for unscented, water-based markers, especially for younger children that are as apt to draw on themselves as on paper. Soy crayons are made from sustainable soybean oil, while retaining bright colors. Dustless chalk is preferred by some. Colored eco-pencils are another option.

Beware of conventional dry erase markers, which contain the neurotoxin xylene; permanent markers emit fumes.

Wax crayons are made with paraffin, a petroleum-based product.

Yarn and Other Fibers

For knit or crochet projects, choose recycled silk and cotton or bamboo, soy

If paint, glue, chalk or markers have a strong odor or the label says, “Use in a well-ventilated area,” it’s toxic. silk from tofu byproducts, or natural, sustainable corn silk. Sheep’s wool, organic cotton or alpaca fibers, raw or hand-dyed with natural colors, are environmentally friendly.

Rayon is recycled wood pulp treated with caustic soda, ammonia, acetone and sulfuric acid. Nylon, made from petroleum products, may have a harmful finish.

More Materials

Canvas is typically stretched on birch framing, a sustainable wood. Look for unbleached, organic cotton canvas without primer. Runoff from an organic cotton field doesn’t pollute waterways.

Experiment with homemade modeling clay. Many tutorials and photos are available online. Commercial modeling clay contains wheat flour, which can cause a reaction for the gluten-sensitive.

For papier-mâché projects, recycle newsprint and use white glue, thinned with water. Premade, packaged versions may contain asbestos fibers. Eco-beads with safe finishes vary from nuts and seeds to glass and stone. For grownups that like to create their own beads, realize that polymer clays contain vinyl/PVC.

In making artistic expression safe, being conscious of the materials used is paramount.

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Animal Talk They Have Lots to Say If We’d Only Listen

by Sandra Murphy

Some people talk to animals. Not many listen, though.

That’s the problem. ~A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh

Brave New World In less than 10 years, we’ll see a universal translator for communicating with dogs and cats, predicts Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. Just like language apps change, for example, a French phrase into English, the device would translate barks into “Put on Animal Planet,” or meows to “Feed me tuna.” Computers will foster better understanding between humans and animals.

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to send wireless instructions to dogs via vibrations. Multiple sensors return information about the dog’s heart rate and more, which is especially helpful for service dogs taught not to show stress or distress.

Even without such technology, we can all enjoy improved relationships with animals, domestic and wild, by learning to listen. Veterinarian Linda Bender, an animal advocate in Charleston, South Carolina, and author of Animal Wisdom, says, “We all have the ability to understand animals. It gets trained out of us around age 7. It’s not about doing, it’s about being, a connection through the heart.” Meditation quiets the mind from daily concerns, allowing us to stay open, listen and be aware.

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Author Frances Hodgson Burnett captures the essence of this childlike sensibility in A Little Princess: “How it is that animals understand things I do not know, but it is certain that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everything understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.”

In Portland, Oregon, intuitive Melissa Mattern relates examples supporting Burnett’s premise from her own experiences. “My newest cat, Rocket, beat up my other cats and ran amok. Nothing helped until I took a class in animal communication.”

She asked her other cats what to do.

“They were clear that I should have consulted them before bringing Rocket into the house,” she says. “I asked Rocket if he would like another home and the picture of a chef’s hat popped into my mind. When we found the perfect home for Rocket, the man was a chef whose only other pet is a turtle that lets Rocket sleep with him. Everyone is happy with the results.”

Charli, a 14-year-old pointer, travels the world with her family. Her owner, Cynthia Bowman, shares one of her favorite stories: “As we planned our move to Spain, Charli got ill. I explained, ‘We want you to go too, but if you can’t, tell me.’ A picture of a smoked ham popped into my head. I didn’t understand, but Charli got well and went along,” she says. “In our new Gipuzkoa neighborhood, a deli sells hams, just like I pictured. I can’t explain how Charli knew.”

It becomes a matter of trust. “Thoughts or mind pictures can be easy to dismiss or mistrust as imagination,” she comments.

“Every species has something they do best. With humans, it’s problem solving and advanced thinking.

We’ve separated ourselves from nature.

We need to remember we’re all interconnected,” Bender says. “When we learn to tune into ourselves, be heart-centric and radiate compassionate energy, it makes us irresistible to other creatures.”

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Llewellyn. As a writer of outdoor/nature blogs, he’s traveled full time in a 30-foot RV since 2002. “They don’t understand words, but go by what’s in your soul.

I’ve picked berries with black bears and met a mountain lion and her two cubs along a trail without ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ comment on the day and thank them for letting me share their space.”

Staying calm is vital.

Bender agrees. Grabbed by an orangutan at a wild animal trafficking rescue project, “She twisted my arm and could have easily broken it,” Bender recalls. “Fear is picked up as a threat so I tried to radiate calm. It was intense, but she gradually let go. With animals, you attract what you give. Better communication means better understanding leading to improved behavior on everyone’s part.”

Communication and understanding among human, domestic and wild animals not only makes life more interesting, it can save lives.

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Animal Communication Complements Veterinary Care

by Babette de Jongh

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nimal communicators are often asked to diagnose a pet’s physical problems, but unless the communicator has attended veterinary school, he or she is not legally qualified to advise someone on medical matters.

Some are experienced practitioners of healing modalities capable of shifting physical, emotional and spiritual patterns, and some are gifted with intuition capable of pinpointing specific medical information that can aid in diagnosing physical ailments.

Part translator, part family therapist, a good animal communicator can help animal family members be understood in more specific ways. Put the particular skill-sets of a veterinarian and an animal communicator together and a synergistic approach is created that can solve almost anything.

For a dog struggling with separation anxiety, an animal communicator can find out what happened during puppyhood to cause such extreme fear. Talk therapy, energy healing and short-term medication may be combined to dissolve the pattern of fear, when medication-alone would only suppress it.

While a vet can advise on the prognosis of a life-threatening illness, estimating the probable cost in money, time and suffering, an animal communicator can reveal a pet’s thoughts and feelings. Does he or she want to undergo drastic treatment or are they ready to die? Old, seemingly decrepit animals often have reason to stay and endure, and that is their wish. At the same time, young, seemingly resilient animals are sometimes ready to transcend this earth. We won’t know until we ask.

With the unique skills of both a vet and a communicator, sources of discontent can be pinpointed and solutions can be created to effectively solve problems in a multi-species family.

Babette de Jongh is trained in advanced level communication and counseling for professional animal communicators by Penelope Smith, a pioneer in the field of animal communication. Learn more at HearThemSpeak.com.

Animal Linguists “Everyone is born with the power to communicate with other species, and although it is long lost for many people, it can be regained for the benefit of all beings on Earth,” says Penelope Smith, author of the Animal Talk and When Animals Speak book series. Meet colleagues of this “Grandmother of Interspecies Communication” via Tinyurl.com/AnimalCommunicatorsDirectory.

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by Violet Decker

GATHERING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BAY.

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echnology tends to isolate us from others, but science points to the real value in reaching out. On average, we come into contact with more than 100 people a day, but often may not make any real connection with them.

On a typical college campus, it’s rare to see a student not plugged in while walking from class to class. Saying “Hi” to an acquaintance or complimenting someone in passing is nearly impossible. These little day-to-day interactions could provide a steady source of simple pleasures for all if we regularly made the most of such opportunities.

Part of the reason we intentionally isolate ourselves might be the false belief that we’ll be happier by doing so, according to a recent University of Chicago study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. When subway riders were asked how they thought they would feel if they spoke to a stranger, nearly all of them predicted that the ride would be “less pleasant” than if they kept to themselves. After the ride, however, the results were unanimous: Those that spoke to another person reported having a more positive experience than those that sat in silence.

Parents teach children not to talk to strangers, but as adults, we miss a lot if we don’t. Even small talk can make a big difference in the quality of our day.

It’s easy to try it to see if we don’t end up with a smile on our face.

It’s ironic that young people spend hours each day on social networking sites, texting others and making plans with friends so they won’t sit alone at night, yet are getting worse at making such connections face-to-face. Even seated at the same table, conversational eye contact is becoming a lost art, another casualty of technology.

Talking with others correlates with better communication skills, too. A 20-year study from Stanford University concluded that its most successful MBA graduates were those that showed the highest interests and skills in talking with others.

So, instead of shying away from chatting with a fellow commuter or asking a cashier how her day is going, say “Hello.” It’s bound to make everyone’s day better.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

Dates and times may change. Please call ahead to confirm. All calendar events must be received by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Go to TinyURL.com/NACalendar to submit entries.

Pranic Healing Introduction – 2-4pm. Pranic Healing is an all natural healing system designed to teach you how to heal yourself and loved ones. Learn about your energy field, how to keep it healthy, create a speedy recovery of ailments, stress reduction, meditation, plus much more! Donation. Meditation Center of Alabama, Mobile. 251-454-0959.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

Saving Jesus – 9:30am, Sundays, Aug 9-23. “Saving Jesus Redux”: Open Table UCC is offering a DVD-based discussion group of a credible Jesus for those who feel like Jesus has been kidnapped by the Christian right and discarded by the secular left. See OpenTableUCC.org for details. Free. 151 S Ann St, Mobile. 251-545-1011.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11

markyourcalendar Green Drinks Fairhope: End of Summer Marketplace Join us for this family friendly happy hour with live music by Ryan Balthrop, food from Sunflower Cafe and samples from Fairhope Health Foods. Vendors include Frios gourmet popsicles, Chasing Fresh, The Plant Fairie and more. Open to the public. Meetings every second Tuesday.

August 11 • 5-7pm

Fairhope Brewing Company 914 Nichols Avenue, Fairhope 251-279-7517 MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks

Soul Shine Vinyasa Yoga Beginner Series – 5:307pm, Tuesdays, Aug 11-25. Learn and explore the principles of alignment for the poses in vinyasa yoga classes as well as breathing and basic meditation. If you need a refresher for your current practice, this series is also for you! Unheated. Meets on 3 consecutive Tuesdays. $39. Soul Shine Yoga South, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. Namaste@thesoulshinelife. com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

Reiki Level I & II Certification Weekend – 9:30am-5:30pm, Aug 15-16. Basic Usui Reiki and some amazing supercharged ways to increase the focus and intensity of your work. Julie will share these new techniques. Level I for self healing, Level II increases your connection with Reiki, hands on with others and distantly. $300 at the door/ $250 prepaid 7-day advance. Reiki Center of Fairhope, 19655 State Hwy 181, Fairhope. Julie: 251-281-8811. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail. com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

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Green Drinks Mobile: Gulf Coast Recovery Council Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks every third Wednesday. This month’s speaker: Eliska Morgan, Executive Director of Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council will provide updates regarding funding stemming from the BP oil spill. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks.

August 19 • 5-7pm

Alchemy Tavern 7 South Joachim Street, Mobile MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

3-Day Reiki Teacher Training – 9:30am-5:30pm, Aug 21-23. Advanced Reiki Training (ART): August 21, Friday 8am–2:30pm, $250 at the door/ $200 prepaid. Can be taken alone or with Reiki Master Teacher Training: August 22-23, Sat-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm, $550 at the door/ $500 prepaid. Instructor Julie E Brent, RMT. Both $700 prepaid/$800 at the door. Reiki Center of Fairhope, 19655 State Hwy 181, Fairhope.

Julie: 251-281-8811. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail. com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

Young Living Convention Report – 6:308:30pm. What’s new in the Young Living world of essential oils? Come hear all about this year’s annual convention, new essential oil research and experience the new products. Presented by Laurie Azzarella, YL Diamond Leader. $5 at the door.

Prodisee Pantry, 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

Astara - Metaphysical Study Group – 2-4pm. If you seek enlightenment, healing for body and soul, mystical wisdom of the ages at your fingertips, if you want to express hidden potentials of mind and Higher Self, you may be very near the answer to your desires through Astara, a place of light. Donation.

Mobile. 251-454-0959.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Basic Animal Communication Workshop – 11am5pm. Learn to converse with animals telepathically.

Basic Animal Communication Workshop with Babette de Jongh at Dragonfly Pond Farm (off 225, 6 mi south of exit 31 on I-65). Practice with photos and live animals. Lunch is provided, space is limited. $165. 8321 Dixon Rd, Bay Minette. Text or call: 251-424-4944. Babette@BabettedeJongh.com.

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Jubilee Race for Life – 8am: 5K race. 9am: Fun run start. Benefitting Bayside Medical Missions, a local nonprofit that provides wheelchairs and corrective orthopedic surgeries in under-developed countries. Registration before Sept 12: $20/adults, $17/children under 15. Fun Walk/Run: $13; children under 7 are free with a registered adult (no t-shirt).

Daphne Baptist Church, 1515 6th St, at the corner of College Ave. JubileeRaceForLife.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

markyourcalendar Pranic Healing: Level 1

Learn anatomy of the energy-body, the major energy centers and their functions, how to feel energy and validate details in your life, keep yourself energetically clear and balanced, step-by-step techniques for healing yourself, loved ones, plus much more! Call for details.

September 25-27 Mobile (call for location) 251-454-0959

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Smoking Cessation Seminar – 10am-12pm. Discussion of how quitting smoking can be easy and something to look forward to. Then a hypnosis session for quitting smoking. CD and book available. $30 until Sept 17/$40 after or at door. Center for Spritual Living Mobile, Mobile. Marquerite Dillon: 251-272-1030.

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sunday Discounts on Supplements – Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods (251-9280644) and Virginia's Health Foods (251-479-3952). 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope and 3055-A Dauphin St, Mobile. VA-FairhopeHealthFoods.com.

Saving Jesus – 9:30am, Aug 9-23. “Saving Jesus Redux”: Open Table UCC is offering a DVD-based discussion group of a credible Jesus for those who feel like Jesus has been kidnapped by the Christian right and discarded by the secular left. See OpenTableUCC.org for details. Free. 151 S Ann St, Mobile. 251-545-1011.

Center for Spiritual Living Service – 10am. Make every step, every choice, every word, a conscious one. Center for Spiritual Living, 1230 Montlimar, Mobile. Rev. Sherrie Quander: 251-343-0777.

CenterForSpiritualLiving-Mobile.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. 251-545-1011.

Ellen.OpenTable@gmail.com. OpenTableUCC.org.

Sunday Service – 10:30am. Explore a spiritual pathway with Mobile Unitarian Universalists, 6345 Old Shell Rd, Mobile. UUFM.org.

Unity Christ Church Sunday Service – 11am.

Tune in, turn on, tap into the loving presence of the Divine at Unity Christ Church. If you desire a nonjudgmental, open, supportive and loving spiritual community, Unity Christ Church of Mobile is here to inspire, uplift and celebrate the Divine. 5859 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-285-3440. Facebook.com/ unityofmobile.

AHA Afternoon Yoga – 1pm. Now weekly. Explore body-mind-spirit while promoting balance and wellness within. Eclectic yogic elements ensure variety and fun; traditional foundations ensure proper body alignment and safety. Beginnerfriendly. Props provided. Call/text to register. $10 per class, 12-classes for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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monday Mindful Movement – 9:15am. Unwind your morning with a beginner friendly mindfully moving yoga practice ending in restorative yoga positions. Practice among Himalayan salt lamps and waterfalls. $10 donation. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-379-4493.

ThriveFairhope.com.

Men’s Pilates Class – 4pm. Classes utilize reformers, Pilates chairs and barrels. There are 2-4 people in a class to insure each client receives the instruction they require. Individual and group sessions are 60 minutes. Call for more time options. Advanced registration required. 2-4 people/class: $30/person.

Individual sessions: $60. 4500 Old Shell Rd, Mobile.

251-344-0590. PeakConditionPilates.com.

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. Viviane Hentschel: MyHappyDog123@ gmail.com. MyHappyDog123.com. Facebook.com/ myhappydog123.

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. See website for more info: Pneuma-Yoga-Movement.com.

Yoga with Chris G. – 5:45pm. Join Chris Garrett for an energizing blend of Iyengar and Vinyasa yoga.

Recharge the body, soothe the soul and refocus the mind after a long day. Breathe, work and find joy in the movement! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile.

251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Bridging the Great Divide – 6-8pm. The Family Center is offering this class for parents of teens. It helps prepare and equip parents for having the important conversations needed with their teens. Helps parents see things from the teen perspective. Free.

601 Bel Air Blvd, Suite 100, Mobile. Lydia Pettijohn: 251-479-5700. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

Together We Can – 6-8pm. The Family Center offers this class to help parents build a better future for their children by working together as co-parents.

It is open to couples regardless of their relationship. Become a team that supports your family's success. Free. 27365 Pollard Rd, Daphne. Christie Brannon: 251-626-1610. BaldwinFamilies@gmail. com. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

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$5 Chair + Gentle Yoga – 11am. Build strength, endurance and courage. Each chair yoga pose will be adapted while seated firmly in a chair or on your yoga mat. Maintain and restore mobility and increase bal-

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La Leche League Mobile Bay Area – 10:30am. La Leche League meetings are open to all women with an interest in learning about and supporting breastfeeding. Meetings are always free and babies/children are welcome. 251-689-2085. For location information or breastfeeding help contact AmandaLLLMobile@ yahoo.com or MeghanLLL@yahoo.com.

Pilates Classes – 12pm & 2pm. Also 12pm, Thursdays. Classes utilize reformers, Pilates chairs and barrels. There are 2-4 people in a class to insure each client receives the instruction they require. Individual and group sessions are 60 minutes. Call for more time options. Advanced registration required.

2-4 people/class: $30/person. Individual sessions: $60. 4500 Old Shell Rd, Mobile. 251-344-0590.

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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. 251-6348055. AscensionFuneralGroup.com.

Green Drinks Fairhope – 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues.

Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Brief speaker at 6pm.

Sponsorship, speaking and catering opportunities available. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope. 251-279-7517.

MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook. com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

Pilates Mat & Equipment Class – 5:15pm. Join Dana and use controlled movement to develop core strength, increased flexibility and improved posture. A variety of mat exercises will be combined with work on the Reformer and EXO Chair to develop and challenge the core. Reservations are required. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Yin Yoga with Cindy Johnson – 5:30pm. Experience yin yoga, a blissful and meditative evening of gentle stretching that focuses on your joints and muscle tissue.

Yin yoga is gentle and nurturing, bringing balance to an active lifestyle. A perfect way to ease into yoga. All welcome. $10. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-517-5626.

Info@RosieBluum.com. RosieBluum.com.

Sierra Club Meeting – 6-8pm. 1st Tues. Open to the public. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort.

Healing and Meditation Clinic – 6:30pm. Headaches, stress, physical or emotional ailments bothering you?

Experience healing for your mind, body and soul, with Pranic Healing and/or Meditation on Twin Hearts. We all have the ability to heal ourselves and others. Classes also available. Free. Mobile. 251-454-0959.

Meditation on Twin Hearts – 6:30pm. In this heart centered, universal meditation we become a conduit of divine love and service to the planet and humanity by blessing with peace, love, joy and goodwill. It's an advanced meditation for achieving illumination or universal consciousness. Donation. Mobile. 251-454-0959.

Guided Meditation – 7pm. Go within. Release thoughts, concerns and worries as you relax into the peaceful state that is your true nature. Let us guide you to tranquility and freedom of mind. Your only

requirement is to listen, allow, be open and bring your imagination. $5. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-5175626. Info@RosieBluum.com. RosieBluum.com.

wednesday Pilates Classes – 6am Yogalates. 8am Chair Pilates.

6pm Reformer. There are 2-4 people in a class to insure each client receives the instruction they require.

Individual and group sessions are 60 minutes. Call for more time options. Advanced registration required.

2-4 people/class: $30/person. Individual sessions: $60. 4500 Old Shell Rd, Mobile. 251-344-0590.

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Pilates for Older Adults – 9am. Wed & Fri. Includes work on the reformer and mat focusing on balance, core strength and flexibility. Slow to moderate pace.

Advanced registration required. 2-4 people/class: $30/ person. Individual sessions: $60. 4500 Old Shell Rd, Mobile. 251-344-0590. PeakConditionPilates.com.

$5 Yoga & Chair Yoga – 9:15am, Flow. 10:30am, Chair Yoga (seated or holding onto chair to practice balance). Beginners welcome. Bring your own mat.

Enjoy exercise at every level. Improve balance, strength and flexibility. $5. Fairhope UMC CLC. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com.

AHA Integrative Yoga – 9:30am. Wed & Fri. Attain inner peace, relieve stress and build strength/ flexibility through body-mind awareness, breath and postures. Includes healing techniques like affirmations, mudras, chakra balancing and guided/ silent meditations. Beginner-friendly. Props pro-

vided. $10 per class, 12-classes for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile.

251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com.

AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Positive Parenting – 9:30-11:30am. The Family Center offers a 9-week course using the Nurturing Parenting curriculum which focuses on positive discipline and communication with children. Open enrollment is available; certificates upon completion.

Free. 601 Bel Air Blvd, Suite 100, Mobile. Lydia Pettijohn: 251-479-5700. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

Free Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis – 10:30am. This chair yoga class is free to participants and funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Build strength and flexibility while improving balance and circulation.

Fairhope. Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com. 251-379-4493.

Green Drinks Mobile – 5-7pm. Every 3rd Wed. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Sponsorship, speaking and catering opportunities available. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Alchemy Tavern, 7 S Joachim St, Mobile.

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. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Weezer: 251-928-7606.

Fitness Fusion – 5:45pm. Join Chris Garrett and give yourself the best seat in the house with Fitness Fusion - work your body to a blend of ballet barre, Pilates, yoga and classic fitness exercises. Move to fun

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Power Flow Yoga with Angela – 5:45pm. Join associate Baptiste Power Vinyasa Teacher Angela Cain to revitalize and energize your day. Enjoy the sweet sweat and moving meditation of Power Flow and leave class refreshed and recharged! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

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). 251-340-8565. lbrlumin@ aol.com. IANDS.org.

Book Study/Discussion – 7pm. Are you searching for real meaning in your life? Are you looking for a spiritual community of like-minded people? Join us at Unity of Mobile for our book study/discussion group. Our current book study is Transform Your Life by Dr. Barbara King. Love offering. Unity Christ Church, 5859 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251285-3440. Facebook.com/unityofmobile.

Chill Skills – 7-9pm. The Family Center offers an inspiring four-week class designed to change your life outlook. Learn what fuels your anger and how to see it in a new light. Warning: classes may cause peace. $25/week. 601 Bel Air Blvd. Suite 100, Mobile. Call 251-479-5700 to register for next class.

Guided Meditation – 7pm. Guided meditation with Betsey Grady. Meditation is a wonderful way to quiet the mind, still the body and relax your being. $5. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-517-5626.

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thursday Yoga with Dana – 10am. Take a break in your busy morning. Join Dana to transform your body, relieve your stress and relax your mind. Leave feeling on top of the world! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

AHA Lunch-Time Yoga – 11:30am-12:20pm.

Energize, align, strengthen, center. Eclectic yoga postures with traditional foundations to ensure proper alignment, safety and fun. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/text to register. Begins soon. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile.

251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com.

AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Men’s Pilates Class – 5pm. Classes utilize reformers, Pilates chairs and barrels. There are 2-4 people in a class to insure each client receives the instruction they require. Individual and group sessions are 60 minutes.

Call for more time options. Advanced registration required. 2-4 people/class: $30/person. Individual sessions: $60. 4500 Old Shell Rd, Mobile. 251-344-0590.

PeakConditionPilates.com.

Weekly Discussion Group on Optimal Health – 6:30-8:30pm. 6 weeks exploring Dr. Christiane Northrup's "Ageless Living" delightful, groundbreaking ideas about aging and our cultural labels that keep us from reaching our full potential at any age. DVD series, discussion. (bring snack) Guide to Optimal Health. Free. Reiki Center of Fairhope, 19655 State Hwy 181, Fairhope. Julie: 251-281-8811. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail. com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

Dynamic Dads – 7-9pm. The Family Center is the site of the Mobile County Fatherhood Initiative. Six Thursday night classes delve into the importance of fathers and how to meet the challenges of being the father your children need--A super hero for your super kid! Free. 601 Bel Air Blvd, Suite 100, Mobile. Lydia Pettijohn: 251-479-5700. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

friday Pilates Classes – 8am & 10am. Classes utilize reformers, Pilates chairs and barrels. There are 2-4 people in a class to insure each client receives the instruction they require. Individual and group sessions are 60 minutes.

Call for more time options. Advanced registration required. 2-4 people/class: $30/person. Individual sessions: $60. 4500 Old Shell Rd, Mobile. 251-344-0590.

PeakConditionPilates.com.

Power Yoga with Annette – 8am. Join Annette Porter-Ham for an energizing and powerful yoga experience. Relieve stress, relax your mind and rejuvenate, work, and recharge your body as you get ready for a wonderful weekend! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile.

251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

AHA Integrative Yoga – 9:30am. Wed & Fri. Attain inner peace, relieve stress and build strength/flexibility through body-mind awareness, breath and postures.

Includes healing techniques like affirmations, mudras, chakra balancing and guided/silent meditations.

Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 per class, 12-classes for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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Heated Meditation – 11am. Purify body and mind in this heated guided meditation hour. Rest in a heated space that inspires detoxification. Release physical and mental impurities. The power of the heat and power of the mind brings you physical and mental clarity.

Led by Betsey Grady. $10. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife. com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

AHA Supervised Student Massage & Reiki Clinic – Aug 7. School-supervised internship gives opportunity for student practitioners to work with clients in a professional setting and clients to receive quality, full-length healing treatments at a great value. Appointment only. Appointments at 4:30, 5:45 & 7pm. $25 for 50-min full-body student massage and/or Reiki session.

Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Sunset Yoga for Charity – 2nd & 4th Fridays, MarOct. Beginner friendly yoga on the bluff ending at sunset. Start time varies with sunset time. Full schedule of details and charities online: ThriveFairhope. com. Bring your mat and a donation for the charity supported. Donation. Henry George Bluff, Fairhope.

251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com.

saturday 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. 251-928-5363.

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Foundations of Yoga – 8:30am. A gentle, supportive class for beginners. Safely learn basic yoga poses.

Learn relaxation techniques to enhance the quality of your breath. We use bolsters, blocks and straps to assist in deepening your stretch as you find your alignment. $15 drop in. Packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Saturday Morning Yoga – 9am. Join Chris M, Kyla, Natalie or Angela and start your weekend with a revitalizing and bliss inducing class. Refresh and renew the spirit - bring the joy and zest back as you kick start your day! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104.

Synergyoga.net.

AHA Morning Yoga – 9:30am. Aug 8 & 29. Explore body-mind-spirit while promoting balance and wellness within. Eclectic yogic elements ensure variety and fun; traditional foundations ensure proper alignment and safety. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/ text to register. $10 per class, 12-classes for $100.

Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Soul Shine Restorative Yoga – 10:30am. Guide yourself toward a more healthy state of being. In passive postures supported by props, relieve the grip of muscular and inner tension and become more spacious and receptive. All levels. Unheated. $15 drop in. Packages available. Soul Shine Yoga South, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

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5859 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile 251-285-3440 Facebook.com/unityofmobile Unity Christ Church is here to inspire, uplift and celebrate the Divine. We offer a nonjudgmental, open, supportive and loving environment to support one's spiritual awakening. See ad, page 13.

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Books, card decks, essential oils, Bach Flower Remedies, crystals, salt lamps, incense and organic clothing. Local art, jewelry, honey, soaps and candles. See ad, page 31.

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Now located in Windmill Market. The only produce market in South Alabama where everything is grown, raised and made in Alabama.

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Residential new construction and remodeling. See ad, page 9.

Unique massage technique that is gentle enough for the severest sufferers of pain and deep enough for the most rigorous of athletes. 14 years experience in the bodywork and natural wellness field. See ad, page 20.

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FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

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MASSAGE THERAPY

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Naturally bright spaces!

Designing for delight, durability, comfort and lowenergy. Services range from simple consulting to detailed drawings – starting with your ideas or ours. New construction and renovations.

HEALING ARTS

THE HEALTH HUT

680 S. Schillinger, Mobile: 251-633-0485 (Across from Home Depot) 6845 Hwy 90, Daphne: 251-621-1865 (Across from Fresh Market) For 30 years The Health Hut has been the go-to place for high quality, whole-food vitamins, herbs and sport supplements at great prices. Service-oriented, knowledgeable staff. See ad, page 2.

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Free healing nights and group meditations every Tuesday. Pranic Healing classes and the advanced technique of Superbrain Yoga. See ad, page 31.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS Certified Health Coach Emily@TheSoulShineLife.com • 205-478-4287 TheSoulShineLife.com

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Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 38 years. Store open 7 days a week. See ad, back cover.

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Experience peace of mind, find clarity and reconnect with your own power by learning to go within. Group classes and one-on-one instruction available. See ad, page 31.

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