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letterfrompublisher As soon as everyone in the house sits down to a meal, Thatch reaches out his hands to whoever is sitting next to him and bows his head, suggesting that it’s time to say the blessing. At such a young age (almost 2) I’m not convinced that he fully understands the concept of verbalizing gratitude, but I do think the gesture is his way of acknowledging that everyone is sitting around the table together and he enjoys being a part of a ritual that physically—and spiritually— connects us all.

As I look through this month’s expanded magazine, which features our fourth annual Healthy & Green Living Directory, I feel a bit like I’m sitting around the table with my Natural Awakenings family. So many people have come together physically, mentally and spiritually for the production and distribution of this comprehensive guide.

I was again filled with deep gratitude and at times overwhelmed by the number of business owners—more than 60!—that wanted to share their commitment to wellness with each of you. Some have been a part of the family since before I took the reigns as publisher six years ago, and others, including our first Mississippi advertisers, are joining us for the first time. Not only do they dedicate their time to providing our community with healthy alternatives, but they are the reason we are able to distribute Natural Awakenings at no cost to you, month after month.

Although I spend most of my work hours as the only one in my home office, I’m certainly not working alone. Our team of trustworthy distributors (Linda, Tonya, Stephanie, Don and Allison) make the distribution of our magazines a priority during the final days of each month; our newest addition, Marketing Manager Marcia Manuel, is out in the community from the Eastern Shore in Alabama to Pass Christian in Mississippi, making sure that everyone knows who we are; and our team of editors (Michelle, Marty, Gabrielle, Mom, Michael and Josh) uses their attention to detail to consider the quality of every word and design element in each issue.

The extended Natural Awakenings family stretches way beyond the Gulf Coast with a parent office in Naples, Florida and more than 90 brother and sister publishers throughout the U.S. and in Puerto Rico. But the most important part of our huge family is each of you—the individuals that take the time to pick up and read more than 14,000 copies of Natural Awakenings every month. It is you that we all seek to inspire, educate and serve throughout the year.

Whether you’re new to the area, new to this way of life or a long-time health nut, I encourage you to hold onto this labor of love for the months to come and pick up an extra copy to share with a friend. I hope you’ll visit the businesses that choose to sponsor our publication and thank them for serving our community so well. Through the support of our advertisers, the interest of our readers and the commitment of Natural Awakenings, our healthy and green living community along the coast of Alabama and Mississippi will continue to flourish for years to come. And for this, I give thanks.

Namaste,

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Conscious Counseling Practice Opens in Fairhope

The Health Hut Makes Healthy Living More Affordable The Health Hut, in Mobile and Daphne, encourages healthy living by offering several discount programs throughout the year. Each month, discounts are available for different products and senior citizens are always eligible for a discount on their purchases. A customer loyalty program was launched last year so customers can save on health-related products such as vitamins, herbs, personal care items and food products. With every qualifying purchase, the customer earns rewards points that can be applied toward future purchases.

“Being a locally-owned business, we really appreciate our loyal customers, and these programs are a way for us to give back to those customers and thank them for choosing to shop with us,” says Jeff Sheldon, owner of The Health Hut. To enroll in the loyalty program, visit the The Health Hut at 680 Schillinger Rd. S., in Mobile, or at 6845 Hwy. 90, in Daphne. For more information, call 251-633-0485 (Mobile), 251-621-1865 (Daphne) or visit HealthHutAL.com. See ad, page 21.

Used Bikes Change Lives Ridden Word, a ministry that gives out bicycles for free to underprivileged children and adults, is in need of volunteers. Community members are invited to volunteer in Robertsdale every Tuesday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Ridden Word was started five years ago to meet the transportation needs of people that have been affected by rough times. Serving individuals that are homeless, jobless or can’t afford gifts for their children, the ministry believes that giving away rebuilt bikes can be a life-changing act.

As of this January, the group had given away 535 bikes. “We take all the stickers off, repair, sand, prime, tape, paint, hand-write scriptures and then clear coat the bikes.

Instead of just fixing what is broken, we do all of this because we want the people who receive the bikes to know that someone cares,” says founder Zac Foerster.

“We have witnessed the difference it makes, and we are ready to keep giving people happy endings.”

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Therapeutic Cannabidiol Available for Natural Healing Since 1969, David’s Gallery has been a reliable source for alternative products and therapies. The shop is now offering Natural Awakenings readers 10 percent off their newest product—14 types of cannabidiol-infused (CBD) items including sublingual drops, pain relief creams, candies, salves, honey, peanut butter and vapors.

“CBD has many health benefits. It can be used to treat anxiety, sleep disorders, inflammation, seizures, nausea, mood disorders and skin problems,” says shop owner Carolyn Hall. While cannabis-based medicine has been used for thousands of years, the body’s endocannabinoid system was only discovered in the 20th century. “This widespread system is full of CBD receptor sites in the brain, organs and immune cells and regulates many physiological processes like pain, appetite, mood and memory,” explains Hall.

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Women Invited to Explore and Celebrate Feminine Consciousness Women of all ages from across the U.S. gather on the Gulf Coast annually to share their wisdom, creativity and power. This year’s theme is The Evolutionary Woman: Guided by the Sacred Feminine to Pathways of Feminine Consciousness. The three-day gathering, from March 20 to 23, organized by the Gulf Coast Grandmothers, is held at Camp Beckwith, in Fairhope.

The gathering is an opportunity to meet and connect with other women for inspiration and guidance through daily circles, workshops, meditation, music and healing arts—sharing laughter, tears and more.

Among the participants this year will be Kris Steinnes, the founder of Women of Wisdom Foundation in Seattle and author of the award-winning inspirational book Women of Wisdom: Empowering the Dreams and Spirit of Women.

The Gulf Coast Grandmothers is a collective of women of all ages that embrace the archetype of the loving, wise grandmother. They gather yearly to reflect, rejoice and renew spirit together, embodying unconditional acceptance and fulfilling the ancient prophecy: “When the grandmothers speak, the Earth will heal.”

For more information and to register, contact Stevi Gaston at 251-432-7162, email Ruth Geraci at UURuthG@Gulftel.com or visit GulfCoastGrandmothers. weebly.com.

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Bifidobacteria Probiotic Fends Off Colds and Flu

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n a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that supplementing with bifidobacteria probiotics will reduce colds and flu. The study followed 581 college students for six weeks as they prepared for their final exams. During the study period, the students consumed a placebo or a daily supplement with one of three probiotics, including Bifidobacterium bifidum.

The students given the bifidum supplement experienced significantly fewer cold or flu infections, and when they did succumb, the infection was generally less severe. The other probiotic supplements did not reduce colds or flu compared to the placebo for the six weeks.

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large study from the New York Medical College and the University of Massachusetts found that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is linked to a greater risk of asthma and chronic bronchitis. The research included 2,801 people between the ages of 20 and 55 years old. The scientists utilized health data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 2003 to 2006 to compare people with a history of chronic bronchitis.

The study measured the types of soft drinks consumed, eliminating risks related to known asthma relationships such as smoking. The researchers found those that drank five or more HFCS-containing sodas per week had an 80 percent increased incidence of chronic bronchitis.

Greater intake of HFCS has also been linked with higher risk of other health conditions, including diabetes and obesity.

Mediterranean Diet Sustains More Youthful Brain Sizes

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s we age, our brains shrink, a condition linked to cognitive impairment. According to a study from Columbia University, a healthy diet can help reduce such occurrences. The researchers studied 674 adults with an average age of 80. They were divided into two groups, depending upon their diets, and given magnetic resonance imaging scans to measure total brain volume and thickness.

It was found that those following diets that most closely resembled the Mediterranean diet—less meat and more vegetables and fish—had larger brain sizes with less shrinking. The researchers equated the average size difference between the groups to about five years of aging.

Dr. Yian Gu, a neuropsychology professor at Columbia University, says, “This is another study consistent with previous studies that indicate the Mediterranean diet is an overall healthy diet.”

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Kids Learn Social Skills Through Pretending and Joking

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esearch published in the journal Cognitive Science has found that toddlers with parents that played with them using humor and fantasy gained increased skills for learning, imagining and bonding, along with thinking in abstract ways.

The researchers tested children between 16 and 24 months old in two phases. The first utilized action play among 25 kids and the second utilized verbal play among 40 children. The parents and children pretended to do activities such as washing their hands with no soap or creating situations using a toy.

During the second phase, the children and parents played around jokingly by using words, identifying things in funny ways and making believe they were doing things.

The researchers found that joking and pretend play allowed the kids to distinguish cues that helped them communicate and develop skills to understand intentions. The study also found that older toddlers relied more on verbal cues to understand pretending and joking communications.

Olive Oil Compound Kills Cancer Cells

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esearchers from Rutgers University have found that an ingredient in olive oil will kill cancer cells in under an hour. The researchers tested a compound called oleocanthal, a central component of extra virgin olive oil, and found that it caused the premature death of cancer cells in the laboratory by puncturing cancer cell vesicles, called lysosomes.

“We needed to determine if oleocanthal was targeting that protein and causing the cells to die,” says Paul Breslin, Ph.D., a professor of nutritional sciences in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers and co-author of the study, published in Molecular and Cellular Oncology.

The research also found that the olive oil compound didn’t damage healthy cells.

Breslin states that the compound merely “put them to sleep” for a day, after which they resumed their normal, healthy functioning.

Senior author David Foster, Ph.D., of Hunter College, points out that additional studies are necessary to determine if the compound halts tumor growth. “We also need to understand why it is that cancerous cells are more sensitive to oleocanthal than noncancerous cells,” he says.

Kids Get Fewer Cavities When Mothers Chew Xylitol Gum

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Other research supports the claim of xylitol’s beneficial nature. A study from the University of Manchester, in England, analyzing data from 4,216 schoolchildren, showed that using toothpaste containing xylitol with fluoride resulted in 13 percent less tooth decay than using toothpaste with fluoride only.

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Super Bowl Eco-Stadium Gains National Spotlight The 50th Super Bowl will take place February 7 at the brandnew Levi’s Stadium, in Santa Clara, outside San Francisco, and the anniversary isn’t the only thing that’s historic. As part of a trend toward sustainability in athletic facilities, it’s the greenest and most technologically advanced professional football stadium in the U.S. The structure is designed to support sustainability, located on a site with accessible public transportation plus a bike path to encourage fans to pedal to and from games.

Its predominantly open and airy, environmentally friendly building plan also takes advantage of the Silicon Valley climate. One outstanding feature is the green roof atop the suite tower on the west side of the stadium. Another is the three solar bridges connecting the main parking area to the stadium that generate energy from hundreds of solar panels.

All of the wood used was repurposed from a local airplane hangar at Moffett Field, in Mountain View, California, and other reclaimed building products were used where possible. Reclaimed water sources serve potable and non-potable uses, including playing field irrigation. The local suppliers providing farm-to-table food menus also are required to practice composting and recycling to the greatest extent possible.

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They will voluntarily label the updated products to inform consumers as part of a commitment to transparency and consumer education. The first product introduced, a non-GMO vanilla extract, is already available.

McCormick also uses steam treatments in its processing to preserve the health benefits of spices instead of the ionizing irradiation used by competitors. Although food radiation is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, some studies link it to significant health problems.

“Our consumers are increasingly interested in quality flavors with pure ingredients in their food,” says McCormick President and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Kurzius. “Our efforts prove that we are listening to consumers and are committed to continuing to evolve.”

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Shrine Circus Ends Wild Animal Acts Bill Cunningham, CEO of Dallas-based Fun Time Shows, the largest Shrine Circus producer in the country, says he’ll no longer produce shows featuring elephants, tigers, lions or other wild animals. Cunningham says, “These animals are very special; we cohabit the Earth with them and they are deserving of our respect and awe. They’re not here to perform tricks for our entertainment.”

He says, “I’ve tried to listen to the mothers that said they didn’t want their kids to grow up and learn that the animals they saw had been probed, poked, prodded and chained to a floor.” The move has received an outpouring of support from outside the industry, including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Cunningham’s Shrine Circuses will still feature high wire acts, human cannonballs, trapeze artists and motorcycle tricks, along with performing horses and dogs.

“The horses and dogs act in true collaboration with their owners,” says Cunningham.

“We feel the audience still wants to see domestic animals.”

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Athletic shoemaker Adidas has teamed up with New York-based Parley for the Oceans, a multidisciplinary organization with a passion for protecting the oceans, to make footwear out of garbage. Available soon, the soft upper part of the shoe is knitted entirely from waste and debris pulled from the ocean, including yarn and fibers—just some of the estimated 5.25 trillion pieces of trash in the sea. With no extra material left over, nothing goes to waste; the shoes also incorporate illegal fishing nets taken from poachers.

Adidas executive Eric Liedtke suggests the technology could move beyond shoes and find its way to T-shirts, shorts and other apparel. A full line of similar consumer-ready products will be integrated into the Adidas line this year.

The larger issue goes beyond recycling and repurposing to avoid waste altogether. Plastic takes more than 450 years to decompose, so conservationists and researchers at Parley for the Oceans hope to re-imagine plastics by designing a renewable solution. In cleaning up our oceans, we protect ecosystems, food sources, jobs and local economies.

Aspen, Colorado, with a population of 7,000, has become the third municipality in the country, along with Burlington, Vermont, and Greensburg, Kansas, to receive all of its power from renewable sources. Its energy portfolio now consists primarily of wind power and hydroelectric, with smaller contributions from solar and geothermal.

The development reflects a decadelong effort made possible in part by a significant drop in the price of renewable energy and new government regulations that internalize some of the pollution costs of fossil fuels, making energy sources like coal increasingly uncompetitive. More than one-third of American coal plants have been shut down in the past six years and new carbon rules make it possible that no new coal plants will ever be built in the U.S.

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Quinn learned that 3-month-olds begin showing a visual preference for the same race they see most often in their daily lives. By 9 months, infants not only distinguish racial categories, but also become less able to tell different individuals apart if they are members of a less-familiar race.

In the experiment, the scientists morphed together photos of African and Asian faces to create ambiguous images that looked equally African and Asian. As a result, Quinn reports, “At 9 months, they didn’t respond to the differences between the African and Asian categories, but instead they had two less discriminatory broad categories; ‘own race’ and ‘other race’. We think it might be a precursor to an initial ‘in group/out group’ differentiation and suggest that perceptual and social processing of faces may overlap, even in infants.”

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Reducing Coffee Shop Waste For many, getting a coffee to go at a favorite spot on the way to work or while dropping the kids off at school and running errands is a weekday ritual.

It also warms up the body on cold mornings in northern regions this time of year. The java might taste even better if we reduce the amount of waste traditionally involved. Here are a few ways to better cherish Earth’s resources.

Avoid the paper cup; carry a reusable thermos or insulated bottle instead as a matter of routine. Author and activist Beth Terry, in her book Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Habit and How You Can Too suggests both stainless steel beverage containers and mugs. She also recommends glass mason jars and points out that EcoJarz recently began making stainless steel caps and lids instead of plastic. Learn more at MyPlasticFreeLife.com. Terry further cites the unhealthy aspects of continual use of paper cups because, “Many are lined with plastic, and the plastic lids are often the equivalent of Styrofoam.”

If caught without a favorite reusable container, Treehugger. com’s Katherine Martinko recommends at least giving an old paper cup one more turn. “It’s not a zero waste solution, but if you’ve already got a paper cup in your car or kitchen, you might as well extend its life. Wash and hand it over the next time you get a coffee,” she suggests. “It will still do the job.”

For those that add cream, milk or sugar to coffee, consider the waste involved just in the plastic and wood stirrers provided by the shop that are tossed in the trash after serving their one-time function. “Avoid all of them,” advises Terry.

“Carry a clean utensil in the car,” such as a bamboo tableware or a spork (combination spoon and fork). Cutting down or weaning off of dairy, sugar and especially sugar substitutes is another healthful move.

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Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease

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he focus of functional medicine— whole person health care—easily expands to include dentists trained in oral systemic health. Currently embraced by a small percentage of today’s farsighted dentists and doctors, this relatively new field of prevention and wellness views the mouth as a key portal when considering the status of the whole body. Similar to the way doctors of Oriental medicine assess the heart’s pulse to help diagnose health issues throughout the body, these systemic health dentists consider the gums, tongue, teeth and throat to be key signals of overall health.

American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) Executive Director Bobbie Delsasso was a periodontal hygienist for more than 30 years before becoming a consultant and public speaker on the larger perspective. “I taught patients about the importance of good nutrition and alerted them to consult their physician regarding what their mouth health might indicate about their body’s health,” she says. While the academy educates dental professionals to understand the internal workings of nutrition and what the mouth reveals about overall well-being, “Less than 6 percent of physicians even learn adequate basics of nutrition in medical schools,” she notes.

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Beyond nutrition, academy curricula for dentists now include such titles as Arteriology and Vascular Inflammation – The Oral/ Systemic Connection, based on a course designed for medical professionals by physician Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen, an advanced registered nurse practitioner,

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co-founders of the Bale/Doneen Method for the prevention of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Mike Milligan, a doctor of dental medicine, founder of Eastland Dental Center, in Bloomington, Illinois, and AAOSH president, explains that heart attack and stroke are triggered by an inflammatory process which can be initiated or exacerbated by periodontal disease and abscessed teeth.

Thomas Nabors, a doctor of dental surgery and an authority in molecular analysis and genetic risk assessment for periodontal diseases, provides clinical proof that supports the growing association between medicine and dentistry.

“Since our inaugural AAOSH conference [in 2010], Bradley, Amy and Tom have continued to provide the current science

and clinical backdrop to the oral/systemic connection to cardiovascular wellness,” says Milligan.

Respiratory Health Links

Other vital advances in oral systemic health involve treating airway concerns such as snoring and sleep apnea. “Snoring is typically caused by muscles and tissues relaxing in the throat and mouth, resulting in decreased space in the airway passage and vibration of tissues. Eventually, individuals can develop sleep apnea, which can also result in hypertension and other problems,” advises Milligan.

In sleep apnea, the sleeper’s breathing pauses often or produces hypopnea, slowed or shallow breathing for 10 or more seconds at a time. Fewer than five episodes per hour is normal, with five to 15 considered mild apnea, 15 to 30 moderate and more than 30 severe.

Although 20 percent of Americans may have sleep apnea—typically associated with insomnia, tiredness and less oxygen in the body—95 percent of affected individuals go undiagnosed. To help, Milligan suggests that before going

to bed we lower the thermostat in the bedroom and avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, watching television or working on a computer.

Improved breathing helps assuage snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, hay fever and nasal congestion. Milligan cites Patrick McKeown’s work, explained in his book The Oxygen Advantage.

An authority on the Buteyko Breathing Method, McKeown explains how improved breathing dramatically improves oxygenation, releases more energy and supports lifelong health and well-being.

Muscle retraining using orofacial myofunctional therapy can help prevent sleep apnea and also abate temporomandibular joint disorders. This new field is concerned with orofacial functional patterns and postures when teeth are apart, their status 95 percent of each day and night. It also retrains muscles to keep the tongue at the roof of the mouth and the lips together to prevent breathing through the mouth, correct swallowing function and eliminate poor oral habits such as thumb sucking.

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He further cites links discovered between the mouth and brain. “Oral spirochetes, which normally live in the mouth, have been found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Judith Miklossy, from the International Association for Alzheimer’s, spoke at an AAOSH conference about the link between oral bacteria and dementia, and Garth Ehrlich, Ph.D., professor of microbiology, immunology and otolaryngology at Drexel University College of Medicine, addressed rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers.

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lowed 74,000 woman and 43,000 men.

The researchers cited substituting whole grains for refined grains and red meat as likely contributors to longer life.

“Whole grains are nutritional powerhouses, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, beneficial fiber and even some protein,” observes Speck.

With a German father and a Greek mother, she grew up in two cultures where grains are a part of everyday meals. “We eat them because they taste good.”

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Ancient Grains for Modern Palates Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor

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ncient grains are making a comeback. Grown since Neolithic times about 10,000 years ago, varieties of barley, corn, millet and rice have helped assuage the hunger of many communities. Today, yellow millet, dark red whole-grain sorghum, brown quinoa and exotic black rice can help alleviate food shortages.

According to Harry Balzer, an expert surveyor of food and diet trends with The NPD Group, concerns about grains and gluten have prompted about a third of Americans to try to cut back on both since 2012. About 1 percent of the population has celiac disease, estimates the Celiac Disease Foundation, but many more prefer not to eat gluten. Many ancient grains are naturally gluten-free, including amaranth, buckwheat, millet, quinoa, rice and teff.

“Some think that a grain-free way of eating is healthier and also better for the planet,” says food writer Maria Speck, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, author of Ancient Grains for Modern Meals and Simply Ancient Grains.

“But that may be too simplistic, a characteristic of many diet trends.”

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Whole grains fill us up and provide fiber, both necessary for maintaining optimum digestion and weight, says Kathleen Barnes, a widely published natural health expert in Brevard, North Carolina.

Eating more whole grains has been previously associated with a lower risk of major diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, based on studies by the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden. Qi Sun, assistant professor in the Harvard School of Public Health department of nutrition, agrees that whole grains are one of the major healthful foods for prevention of major chronic diseases.

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Sourcing and eating more organic and GMO-free whole grains (absent modified genetics) can help support local farmers, Speck maintains. Choose barley from Four Star Farms, in Massachusetts; heirloom grits from Anson Mills, in South Carolina; quinoa from White Mountain Farm, in Colorado; or heirloom Japanese rice from Koda Farms, in California.

Better for the Planet

Ancient grains require fewer natural resources to plant, grow and harvest. According to the Water Footprint Network, a pound of beef, millet and rice require 1,851, 568 and 300 gallons of water, respectively, to produce.

Substituting grains in diets is a sustainable alternative to meat, and they grow on grasslands that now inefficiently support livestock. According to University of Cambridge Professor of Engineering David MacKay, it takes about 25 times more energy to produce one calorie of beef than one calorie of natural grain.

Ancient grains can add variety and flavor to meals and a wealth of them are as close as the gluten-free aisle of a neighborhood grocery or health food store.

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

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Cooking with Ancient Grains Start the rice the night before: Add the rice and cardamom pods to a large, heavy saucepan. Pour over the boiling water, cover and let sit at room temperature or overnight (or chill, covered, for up to 2 days).

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Cardamom-Infused Black Rice Porridge with Blueberries and Pistachios Yields: 4 to 6 servings Black Rice ¾ cup black rice 2 whole green cardamom pods 1½ cups boiling purified water Porridge 1 cup half-and-half, plus more as needed 3 Tbsp maple syrup, or more as needed ¾ tsp ground cardamom 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 4 to 6 Tbsp pomegranate seeds, for garnish 3 Tbsp lightly toasted chopped plain pistachios, for garnish

Uncover, decrease the heat to retain a lively simmer, and cook, stirring once occasionally, until the rice is tender with a slight chew, 5 to 7 minutes.

Remove the cardamom pods, if preferred. Add the blueberries and simmer gently until they are warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes more.

To finish, add ¼ to ½ cup more halfand-half to reach a desired consistency.

Taste for sweetness and adjust with more maple syrup if needed.

Divide between 4 to 6 breakfast bowls.

Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds and 1 teaspoon of chopped pistachios. Serve warm.

Greek Millet Saganaki with Shrimp and Ouzo Millet 1¼ cups purified water ¾ cup millet 1 bay leaf Pinch of fine sea salt

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The next morning, make the porridge: Add 1 cup of half-and-half, the maple syrup and ground cardamom to the saucepan with the rice, cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Saganaki 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1 small) 1 clove garlic, peeled and slightly crushed 1 small hot green chili, minced (optional) ¼ tsp fine sea salt 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 (28-oz) BPA-free can whole tomatoes, crushed in a bowl ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ cup green pimiento-stuffed olives, halved if large 4 oz coarsely crumbled Greek feta cheese (about 1 cup), preferably made from sheep’s milk Shrimp 1 lb jumbo shell-on shrimp from a reputable fishmonger, deveined and patted dry (or substitute firm tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces) Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 /3 cup ouzo or other aniseflavored liqueur ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley To prepare the millet, bring the water, millet, bay leaf, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan.

Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat, sprinkle with the feta and cover to allow the cheese to soften.

Remove from the heat and let sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Uncover, remove the bay leaf and set aside to cool.

To prepare the shrimp (or tofu), season them with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, make the saganaki. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the onion, garlic, chili and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and turns light golden, about 5 minutes.

Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Add the shrimp. Cook, undisturbed, until the shrimp or tofu pieces turn golden, 1 to 2 minutes, and then flip them with a spatula and cook until the shrimp are just opaque throughout or the tofu has warmed through, 1 to 2 more minutes, depending on the size.

Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it darkens, about 1 minute.

Add the tomatoes with their juices and the pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Add the ouzo and cook until it’s syrupy, about 30 seconds. Using a spatula, briskly remove the shrimp from the pan and arrange on top of the millet.

Decrease the heat to maintain a light boil and cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.

Sprinkle with the parsley and serve at once.

Stir in the millet and green olives.

All recipes adapted from Simply Ancient Grains or Ancient Grains for Modern Meals, by Maria Speck, courtesy of Ten Speed Press.

Taste for salt and pepper and adjust (keeping in mind that olives and feta cheese are typically salty).

Favorite Ancient Grains

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climates, buckwheat can be ground into flour for savory French crepes or simmered whole in soup.

t’s best to cook up a batch of ancient grains ahead on the weekend for use during a busy week. To inject more color and flavor, add a pinch of saffron to turn the cooking water golden, or cook the grains in pomegranate juice.

Cooked grain keeps in the refrigerator for up to seven days, ready to enhance salads, soups, yogurt or desserts.

Quinoa. Grown at high altitudes, quinoa has become a popular addition to salads or yogurt, as well as its own side dish.

Amaranth. The seed head of pigweed, amaranth can be baked into a custard or added to a soup. Grown by the Aztecs, iron- and protein-rich amaranth can be popped raw in a skillet like popcorn, and then added as garnish to soups and salads.

Buckwheat. The seeds of a plant related to rhubarb and grown in northern

Millet. A tiny, drought-tolerant grain, millet can be added to bread dough for texture or cooked as a healthy breakfast with toasted almonds and cardamom.

Teff. From Ethiopia, the flour of this tiny grain is fermented and used to make the flatbread known as injera. Try a teff waffle with caramelized pineapple.

Source: Adapted from Simply Ancient Grains by Maria Speck.

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and violent solutions are modeled, yoga empowers children to pause and take a breath so they can own what’s happened, move through it and move on.”

“I like yoga because it makes me feel like there is calm all around me,” says 8-year-old Biko Cooper.

Dee Marie, the Boulder, Colorado, founder and executive director of Calming Kids, a nonprofit program that integrates yoga into the classroom to foster a nonviolent atmosphere, says, “When a child learns through yoga how to feel a sense of themselves and begins to understand their self-worth and stand tall in their power, they can begin to regulate their breath and their emotions.”

These invaluable skills stay with children through adulthood.

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merican kids’ school, after-school and weekend schedules now rival the hectic pace of their multitasking parents. Like their adult counterparts, youngsters need time to decompress from the pressures of life and be present in their own skin, and yoga provides the tools to accomplish this.

Most adults take to their yoga mat to create harmony in their body and mind, increase flexibility and balance, build muscle tone and strength, and because it makes them feel great. These same benefits apply to children as their developing bodies and minds respond to yoga on a deep level, both on and off the mat.

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“Breathing and mindfulness practices are important for children,” explains Mariam Gates, the Santa Cruz, California, creator of the Kid Power Yoga Program and author of Good Morning Yoga and the upcoming Good Night Yoga. “There is so much that children are not in control of in their everyday lives; to give them a way to physically process their experience, to 26

self-soothe and find their own internal source of strength, is crucial.”

“Having kids experience simply paying attention to their breath as it comes all the way in and moves all the way out can serve them well in every area of their lives going forward,” says Gates.

In the classroom, it transfers to learning skills benefited by the ability to focus.

From toddlers to teens, children can have a difficult time processing and controlling their emotions, which are vital life skills. Carla Tantillo, founder of Mindful Practices, a Chicago-area wellness organization, has found that yoga and the practice of mindfulness help children express themselves in constructive ways.

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Educators are starting to take notice of yoga’s benefits for children, including those with attention deficit disorders or autism, but yoga practice is still rare among school-age children. As encouragement, “Make it fun,” advises Gates. “It’s essential to create experiences that feel accessible and enjoyable for kids. They must feel empowered to do it themselves and take over the experience.”

Six-year-old Carmen Wheeler likes doing yoga with her dad. “Yoga gets me feeling strong and it really calms me down,” she says. Music can help children relax and focus during their practice. Soothing basic instrumentals are good to start; an Internet search for yoga music for kids reveals many options.

Parents can assist by incorporating yoga into a child’s daily bedtime ritual. “Do whatever they are willing to do with them,” counsels Marie. “Start by lying on the bedroom floor, doing stretches and focusing on breathing. Then move to the bed and teach some relaxation and visualization techniques.”

Marie cautions parents against insisting that their child’s yoga practice mirror their own. “We have to meet children where they are.” Adults think that yoga has to look a

certain way, but sometimes children don’t necessarily want to do the postures we’re familiar with. The best teaching reaches each individual child in a way that resonates with them because yoga is a lifestyle, not an exercise regimen,” she says. Yoga novices and parents that prefer specific guidance can take advantage of local studio classes for children and families or use DVDs, online streaming services and instruction books.

Kevin Day, age 5, regularly starts his days with a Boat pose. “I like it because you can do it with a friend,” he says.

Lisa Flynn, the Dover, New Hampshire, founder and chief executive officer of ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4 Classrooms, is optimistic about the future. “In 10 years, I envision social and emotional learning, yoga, and mindfulness integrated at every school and mandated by educational policy,” she says. In addition to improved physical, social, emotional and cognitive health and wellness of the students, teachers and parents, she foresees “a positive shift in the overall school climate.”

Julianne Hale is a freelance writer and Natural Awakenings franchise magazine editor in Cleveland, TN.

Cultivating Mindfulness in the Classroom

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hen Scott Frauenheim, director of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) West Belden, noticed that some students in his kindergarten through eighth grade urban classrooms were not fully engaged, he decided to focus the 2014-2015 school year on mindfulness for both students and faculty. He enlisted the help of Mindful Practices, a Chicagobased school wellness organization founded by Carla Tantillo.

Using the strategies Tantillo recommends in her book Cooling Down Your Classroom, teachers were taught to involve students in mindful minutes—short bursts of simple yoga poses, breathing exercises and other techniques—to

cultivate mindfulness. The initiative proved to be powerful and helpful, explains Frauenheim. “Soon students were able to identify areas of personal need throughout the day and cultivate mindfulness within themselves using what they learned.”

The program concluded last year, but CICS West Belden teachers and students continue to use designated time to practice mindfulness in the morning and as a classroom mental reset when they notice that students are distracted or unfocused during the day. Mindful Practices’ innovative programs have achieved similar success in other elementary, middle and high schools in the Chicago area.

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lyssa Milano has grown up, and most of us have grown up with her. From her days as preteen tomboy Samantha Miceli on Who’s the Boss? to witchy woman Phoebe Halliwell on Charmed, the actress has been a vibrant, relatable and beautiful persona we’ve come to know via television. She was even named a UNICEF ambassador in 2004. Today, with a young family, her Touch licensed sports apparel line, and the wisdom that accompanies adulthood, her commitment to a natural, eco-friendly lifestyle has become another hallmark of her life.

What connection do you see between eating organic foods and maintaining the energy level that your busy life requires?

I think everything that you put into your body has a connection to how well we function in daily life. As a mom of two, eating organic is a priority; when organic is not an option, it’s about finding the healthiest accessible choices.

I eat tomatoes like other people eat fruit and love papaya. I would put avocado on anything. I also like to cook with healthful herbs and spices like garlic and onions, which is natural for an Italian like me. We keep genetically modified foods out of our house.

Which fitness habits embodied by others have you made your own?

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and athletic. Tony would bring in a tap dance teacher and Judith a private trainer during lunch breaks. Being tutored on the set, I had no physical education classes or sports activities, so it was super-important for me to see how selfmotivated they were to stay fit and in shape.

Their example instilled a desire to take care of myself as an adult.

What role does nature play in your daily life?

I love being outside in my organic garden three or more times a week. Also, the kids and I regularly head outside, which is an easy place to keep them happily and healthfully occupied without my having to jump through hoops.

As an advocate of breastfeeding, which benefits do you think are especially good for mother and child?

In the beginning, a primary benefit is giving your child quality nourishment, including healthy antibodies and other goodies to support health. As they start eating solids, it’s still about maintaining that intimate connection until they’re ready to be weaned and you’re ready to surrender this last physical bond.

How do you balance family life with your acting career?

It’s a hard balance for anyone, especially one who’s detail-oriented and a bit of a perfectionist, like me. The most important thing is to be in the moment,

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doing the best I can every day. I’ve also learned to be kind to myself when I’m failing to do so or something is annoying me due to some unfortunate imbalance.

How do you and your husband keep both your friendship and love vibrant?

We work hard at maintaining a good and healthy marriage, which can be tested in tough times. I believe that it’s vital to have the ability to laugh; you have to find humor in things, reminding yourself and each other that there is something funny in every daily activity, no matter how mundane or hard.

When there’s no time to eat together or be intimate, shared laughter is an easy thing to achieve together. Done daily, it can only make the marriage stronger.

We enjoy date nights once or twice a week when my parents take care of the kids. I’ll put on mascara and change out of yoga pants, even if we’re just hanging out together. Then we do little things like asking how each other’s day went and caring about the answer. We also look for ways we can help each other throughout the week.

What actions does your family emphasize in being stewards of the Earth?

We try to be as eco-friendly as possible, including having lights on timers, conserving water and being kind to animals.

I cannot stress how important it is to visit a farm and organic gardens and orchards with children so that they see where their food comes from. We can’t take good food for granted.

In addition to a naturally healthy lifestyle, what else do you credit for your enduring youthfulness?

My secret is happiness. I’ve always said that as long as my laugh lines are deeper than my frown lines, I’m living a good life.

Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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Access Consciousness Bars 33 Acupuncture 33 Aerial Yoga 33 Akashic Readings 33 Animal Health & Wellness 33 Animal Welfare 33 Architecture 33 Aromatherapy 33 Auriculotherapy 33 Ayurveda 34 Babycare 34 Barre Classes 34 Beauty 34 Bicycle Shops 34 Bodywork 34 Bridal Registry 34 Childbirth Preparation 34 Chiropractic 35 Classes & Lectures 35 Clothing

35 Colon Hydrotherapy 35 CSA 36 Counseling 36 Craniosacral Therapy 37 Crystals & Gems 37 Dentistry 37 Eco-Friendly Products 37 Education/Training 37 EFT 38 Energy Healing 38 Environmental Education 38 Essential Oils 38 Farmers' Markets 38 Feng Shui 39 Fertility Massage 39 Fitness 39 Flower Essence Remedies 39

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Food & Nutrition 39 Galleries 40 Green Building 40 Green Burial Services 40 Grief Support 40 Groceries 40 Healing Arts 40 Herbs 40 Holistic Wellness

40 Local Foods 41 Local Products 41 Massage Therapy 41 Meal Delivery 42 Meditation 42 Metaphysical 42 Natural Products 42 Networking 42 Nutritional Counseling 42 Personal Development 42 Personal Fitness Trainer 43 Pest Control 43 Pet Care & Services 43 Pilates 43 Recreation 43 Reflexology 43 Reiki 44 Restaurants 44 Scar Tissue Release Therapy 44 Spas 45 Stress Management 45 Swimming Pools 45 Tai Chi & Qigong 45 Tea 45 Thai Massage 45 Vegetarian/Vegan 45 Water Filter Systems 45 Weight Loss 46 Wellness 46 Wellness Centers 46 Yoga 46

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ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA)

6304 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 251-753-1937 • AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com AlabamaHealingArts.com Release limiting thoughts, feelings, emotions with this non-invasive energywork using 32 points on the head.

Leave feeling refreshed, relaxed—like after a deep restful sleep—and full of possibility. Can be life-changing. See ads, page 19 and 29.

Animal Communication and Healing Babette de Jongh 251-424-4944 • HearThemSpeak.com Offering telepathic communication, counseling and healing to understand your animal companions and resolve behavior issues. $75 in-person or remote session includes healing with Body Talk, Reiki and Matrix Energetics.

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ACUPUNCTURE FAMILY CARE NATURALLY, LLC

1404-B W. 1st, Gulf Shores, AL 251-970-3605 • Emergency 251-752-0428 Dr. Mary Sabal, DC, RN Needle or non-needle (electric) acupuncture offers relief from pain, h e a d a c h e s , a n x i e t y, fibromyalgia, joint/arthritis stiffness, low energy, sports/accident injuries, addictions: drug, alcohol, smoking, diet, and more. Welcome!

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ANIMAL WELFARE ARC (AWAKENING RESPECT & COMPASSION FOR ALL SENTIENT BEINGS) 251-510-2418 • ARCForAllBeings.org Facebook.com/ARCforallbeings

KUDZU: AERIAL FITNESS

265 Young Street, Fairhope, AL 251-517-0268 • KudzuAerial@gmail.com KudzuAerial.com Aerial yoga, circus conditioning and circus arts for all ages. Certified and experienced instructors teach you how to fly with a full schedule of classes. Space available for parties and retreats.

AKASHIC READINGS BETSEY GRADY

Founder of Rosie Bluum 6A S Bancroft Street, Fairhope • 251-517-5626 BetseyGrady.com • RosieBluum.com Referred to as the Book of Life, the Akashic Records are soul records, storing all information of an individual, place or thing. A consultation offers deep levels of guidance from the masters, teachers and guides, supporting you in living life from your authentic essence.

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ARC raises awareness about the impact human activity has on other species and the planet and provides information and tools to help people live with more compassion and more respect for all beings and the living environment, ultimately creating a more compassionate and peaceful world for us all.

ARCHITECTURE WATERSHED

See Green Building listing, page 40.

AROMATHERAPY LAURIE AZZARELLA YL #327923 Daphne, AL • 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com Laurie.MarketingScents.com

Let me assist you in learning about the many ways essential oils can be used for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness for yourself and home. See ad, page 17.

AURICULOTHERAPY JEN ADAMS, LMT

22787 US 98, Building D, Ste 5, Montrose, AL 251-616-4201 • JenAdamsLMT.info JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com Reflexology for the ear using ear seeds, (available in office) a non-invasive, drug-free, complementary health treatment that works with other healing modalities. Manage stress, anxiety, depression, pain, addiction, allergies, PMS, vision problems and more. See ad, page 13.

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Access Consciousness Bars: A modality based on the idea that when the Access Bars—32 bars of energy that run through and around the head—are lightly touched, they are believed to release old energies of thoughts, feelings, emotions, ideas, attitudes and beliefs.

Acupuncture: An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance an electromagnetic life force (qi), which is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of meridians. Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridians. A practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life force.

Aerial Yoga: Aerial yoga and aerial silk classes utilize fabric harnesses to suspend the body in the air for a novel fluid and acrobatic form of yoga.

Aerial classes are suitable for all experience levels and can be used to relax joints and help realign the body.

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Turtles is dedicated to fostering an appreciation of and a protective spirit for clean air, water and soil. The name is inspired by the 17 turtle species that can be found in the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta.

Located in Fly Creek Marina, 17 Turtles offers canoe, kayak, stand up paddle board and camping gear rentals for hourly or multi-day trips.

Customized private power boat eco-tours for up to six people are available, as are half-day, full-day and overnight guided paddles. Environmental education programs, team-building events, wilderness medical training and birthday parties are also offered.

With so many beautiful places to explore within an hour of their dock, 17 Turtles can plan a trip for anyone. See ad, page 2.

AYURVEDA CYNTHIA GALAS

205-746-6632 CynthiaGalas@yahoo.com Cynthia Galas is a personal health coach utilizing Ayurveda and natural foods to reshape bodies and enhance lives. Individual consultations and group sessions. Also offering Ayurvedic and traditional body work, Ayurvedic treatments and yoga instruction.

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LUNA BABIES

1820 Pass Road, Gulfport, MS 228-357-5574 • Lunababies.com Facebook.com/lunababiescd A natural parenting store proudly offering a growing selection of cloth diapers and accessories, baby carriers, unique gifts and other green products for families. Classes and support groups offered regularly. See ad, page 13.

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BICYCLE SHOPS EASTERN SHORE CYCLES

6845 US Highway 90, Daphne, AL 251-626-0079 • Info@EasternShoreCycles.com TheBike-Shop.com

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Serving the most casual to the most serious riders in Baldwin and Mobile counties for 25 years.

Extensive bike selection; apparel and equipment; service department and parts; professional

BODYWORK ROSIE BLUUM

Kristen Kelly, LMT 6A S Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-517-5626 • RosieBluum.com Reiki master specializing in gentle, non-confrontational East/West synergistic massage with visceral manipulation.

Myofascial meridian therapy, acupressure, stretching, energy work and internal organ massage are used to counteract the physical toll of daily life. See ad, page 5.

THRIVE YOGA & MASSAGE

Billie Reinhart, RYT, LMT 251-379-4493 • Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com ThriveFairhope.com Relax and renew with traditional table massage and spa treatments (scrubs, wraps and more). Also offering Thai Yoga Massage which blends a rhythmic flow of gentle stretches and massage tailored to suit the individual. See ad, page 29.

BRIDAL REGISTRY HILLYER HOUSE

See Eco-Friendly Products listing, page 37.

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION MOTHER'S COMFORT BIRTHING SERVICES, LLC

Colleen Tullis, CPM, LMP 251-510-8540 • MothersComfort@comcast.net Providing prenatal, l a b o r, b i r t h a n d p o s t partum support. I strive to help women make the best possible choices for their birth. Serving the Gulf Coast. Connect at Facebook.com/ MothersComfortBirthingServices.

PRENATAL YOGA

Nancy Bolton Beck​, ​RYT-50​0, RPYT ​713-504-8216 • NBoltonBeck@gmail.com TheSoulShineLife.com Numerous benefits for the woman: energy to enjoy pregnancy, serenity to build intimacy with her own body and baby, presence of mind to expect the unexpected, and to be present.

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FAMILY CARE NATURALLY, LLC

1404-B W. 1st, Gulf Shores, AL 251-970-3605; Emergency 251-752-0428 Dr. Mary Sabal, DC, RN Chiropractic treatments include manual and instrument methods which can help relieve joint/ muscle pain, headaches, sports/ accident injuries. No contracts; appointments, please. Also available: Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis and acupuncture.

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Ayurveda: Ayurveda (science of life) is a 6,000-year-old philosophy that uses the inherent principles of nature to help maintain health. The goal is detoxification and restoration of overall balance. Ayurveda is recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective health science.

Chiropractic: Chiropractic is a healthcare profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. The chiropractor analyzes and corrects misalignments by manipulation or adjustment of affected joints and tissues to restore mobility, alleviating pain and muscle tightness and allowing tissues to heal.

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LAURIE AZZARELLA YL #327923 Daphne, AL • 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com Laurie.MarketingScents.com

Offering classes and lectures to groups and organizations on natural health and wellness, essential oils, reflexology. Fun, informative and interactive presentations. CE credits available depending on class. See ad, page 17.

Colon Hydrotherapy: A safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine without the use of drugs. By introducing filtered and temperature-regulated water into the colon, the waste is softened and loosened, resulting in evacuation by natural means.

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CLOTHING BELLALINE BOUTIQUE

Clothing with Impact 3607 Old Shell Road, Suite 7, Mobile, AL 251-300-7185 • BellaLineBoutique.com Fashion forward, organic clothing that is handmade within the USA or via Fair Trade.

Choose effortless style, comfort and quality that reflects an eco-friendly, chic lifestyle. Free local deliveries for online purchases.

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103-B N. Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-225-4597 • TheSoulShineLife.com Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com Shop with soul!

Soul Shine Yoga carries everything you need for your active, inspired life. See ads, page 29 and back cover.

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labama Healing Arts (AHA) is an occupational college and wellness center offering a holistic approach to healthy living and career success. For those seeking a fulfilling career, AHA offers a 650-hour massage therapy program, 200/300/500-hour yoga trainings and three levels of reiki certification.

For those seeking better health, specific options can accommodate diverse needs. Receive the healing benefits of a therapeutic massage, reiki treatment or both with reiki-massage. De-stress and strengthen with a yoga or qigong class. Increase benefits at the cellular level with a toxincleansing nutritional or skincare program. Clear lifetimes of limitation and increase life possibilities with an Access Consciousness Bars or holistic counseling session.

With more than 25 years of experience, owner Kelly Laurendine is excited to bring a heart-centered approach to living and learning in an environment geared for personal empowerment and professional realization.

She believes in the healing arts, having used yoga, massage and reiki to heal a serious spinal injury, and counseling to overcome issues like anxiety and low self-esteem. “Exploring different realms of physical, mental, spiritual and energetic well-being is my passion,” says Laurendine. “It has been my life’s dream to create a space where a variety of healing and personal development modalities can be experienced or learned. I look forward to sharing many amazing AHA moments with this community.” See ads, page 19 and 29.

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This eco-friendly burial option differs from traditional funerals because no chemical preservatives are used and the body is placed in a simple wooden or wicker casket containing no manmade materials. The natural burial gravesite is prepared without the use of a vault and interment takes place in the Garden of Oaks. The Garden of Oaks is located at Spring Hill Memorial Gardens, a perpetual care cemetery in Mobile owned by Ascension Funeral Group, which is the only designated natural burial garden in the Mobile region.

The expense involved for a natural burial is considerably less than the cost of a traditional funeral. Private or public visitation services are available, as well as pre-planning options. Ascension’s professional, experienced and compassionate staff is available to provide additional information and consider it an honor to serve their clients. See ad, page 16.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) BEE NATURAL FARM

Justin Taylor, Farm Owner Fairhope, AL 251-367-3238 BeeNaturalFarm549@gmail.com Offering pick-your-own blueberries and a seasonal vegetable membership (community supported agriculture). Find Bee Natural Farm on Facebook for more information.

COUNSELING ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA)

6304 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 251-753-1937 • AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com AlabamaHealingArts.com Improve relationships, eliminate issues, reduce cravings, clarify life purpose and more. Noninvasive, drug-free techniques include holistic counseling processes, emotional freedom techniques (EFT), spiritual kinesiology, neurolinguistic programming, strategic intervention and past-life regression (PLR). See ads, page 19 and 29.

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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): This comprises of a community of individuals that pledge support to a farm operation so the growers and consumers provide mutual support while sharing the risks and benefits of food production. Members, or shareholders, of the farm pledge in advance to cover anticipated farm expenses. In return, they receive shares in the farm’s bounty throughout the growing season.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST): This manual therapeutic procedure is meant to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and its interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: that the bones of the skull can be manipulated because they never completely fuse; and that the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect variations in that pulse.

Doula: A trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to mothers before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.

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Rosie Bluum 6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-599-5943 • 251-517-5626

CRYSTALS AND GEMS

Susan Nice: 251-709-7023 Dan Nice: 251-586-8250 LAEcoSmarte@att.net; LAEcoSmarte.com

THE BODHI TREE See ad, page 11.

THE WILLOW TREE AT ROSIE BLUUM 6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-517-5326 or 251-751-6945 TheWillowTreeAtRosieBluum.com

We have the largest selection of crystals and specimen pieces from around the world with options for every budget so everyone can benefit. Come see for yourself, the beauty of them all. See ad, page 5.

Non-salt, non-chlorine, chemical-free pool water t e c h n o l o g y. T h e b e s t alternative to chlorine and salt water pools. Easier to use, safer and more effective than traditional methods.

See ad, page 5.

6304 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 251-753-1937 • AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com AlabamaHealingArts.com

103-B N. Bancroft Street, Downtown Fairhope, AL 251-225-4597 • TheSoulShineLife.com Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com Soul Shine Yoga School is a Yoga Alliance Certified School offering 100- and 200hour trainings to deepen your practice on and off the mat. See ads, page 29 and back cover.

DENTISTRY

Elements Therapeutic Massage

DR. DAYTON HART, DMD

IAOMT Protocol 225 West Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com Free book for new patients: Mercury Free Dentistry.

Offering ozone; laser (nosuture) gum surgery; testing for compatible materials and cavity-causing bacteria; examine for gum disease and bacteria; laser cavity diagnoses; saliva pH check; oral galvanic screening; no fluoride. See ad, page 21.

DOULA ANDOLYN FITZGERALD

Doula 251-680-8525 JohnAndolyn@bellsouth.net Helping women feel empowered through natural childbirth by providing continuous physical, emotional and informational support to mothers before, during and just after birth.

Serving Gulf Coast Alabama, Mississippi and Florida.

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6920 Airport Boulevard, Ste. 111, Mobile, AL 251-342-6415 Mobile@ElementsMassage.com ElementsMassage.com/Mobile

fter retiring from her position as nurse manager in Springhill Medical Center’s pediatrics and nursery department, Elements owner Claudia McClure learned about the benefits of regular massage from her daughter, Rebecca Murphy, LMT. The mother-daughter team found it hard to find massage services in Mobile on a regular basis and opened Elements Therapeutic Massage in 2008.

“Owning a massage studio has been a natural transition from my prior profession as a nurse. I am drawn to the wellness industry, and believe in the benefit of a healthy lifestyle and preventive care. Massage has proven to be greatly beneficial in my own life, and I love being able to provide this service in my community,” says McClure.

Elements’ vision is to deliver an extraordinary wellness experience, one client at a time. Therapists spend time with clients to understand their body’s problem areas, learn about their wellness goals and discuss expected outcomes. Employing 12 licensed massage therapists and a knowledgeable front desk staff, Elements is open seven days a week. Same-day appointments are available, walk-ins are welcome and appointments can be made online. Members of Elements’ wellness program enjoy benefits such as a monthly massage and discounted rates. See ad, page 6.

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ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

EFT - Farmers' Markets

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES (EFT) ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA)

6304 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 251-753-1937 • AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com AlabamaHealingArts.com Tap into your hidden p o t e n t i a l w i t h E F T. Tapping on a series of body points can clear stuck emotions and selfdefeating patterns, producing profound breakthroughs. Usually fast and amazingly effective. See ads, page 19 and 29.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 17 TURTLES OUTFITTERS

850 Sea Cliff Drive, Fairhope, AL 251-928-8623 17TurtlesOutfitters.org Providing eco-tours (half-day, full-day and overnight adventures) for individuals and groups. Specializing in wildlife biology, birding, fishing, team building, birthday parties and family fun in the Delta, Mobile Bay, Fly Creek, Fish River, Magnolia River and the Gulf of Mexico. See ad, page 2.

ESSENTIAL OILS

ENERGY HEALING HEAR THEM SPEAK

Animal Communication and Healing Babette de Jongh 251-424-4944 • HearThemSpeak.com Offering telepathic communication, counseling and healing to understand your animal companions and resolve behavior issues. $75 in-person or remote session includes healing with Body Talk, Reiki and Matrix Energetics.

ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA)

6304 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 251-753-1937 • AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com AlabamaHealingArts.com Purchase therapeutic-grade oils, ultrasonic diffusers, diffuser necklaces and more from socially-conscious business located in Mobile!

Browse web to purchase directly or expand income by becoming an AHA team consultant. See ads, page 19 and 29.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): Through the EFT self-help process, one mentally tunes in to specific issues while tapping on meridian points with the fingertips. This stimulates corresponding areas of the body, balancing disturbances in the meridian system and allowing nonserving emotions to be released.

Energy Healing: Energy medicine balances a person’s vital life energies (prana) and main energetic centers (the seven chakras), allowing the body to naturally heal. Energy healing modalities encompass biofield, spiritual, contact, distant, therapeutic touch, reiki or qigong.

Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils by means of inhalation and topical application to enhance physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual well-being. This method is often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology and chiropractic or other holistic treatments.

Feng Shui: This is the Chinese art of positioning objects according to the laws of Heaven (spiritual) and Earth (natural) to create a living and working environment that facilitates a harmonious and positive flow of energy to improve one’s life. Proper practice of feng shui is meant to create and maintain good health, wealth, relationships and creativity.

Flower Essence Remedies: Homeopathic flower remedies are specifically prepared blossoms of plants used to treat the underlying emotional causes of diseases. Each flower species contains its own healing energy with distinct healing properties and vibrational qualities to assist in the release of negative emotional issues.

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LAURIE AZZARELLA YL #327923 Daphne, AL • 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com Laurie.MarketingScents.com

Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of authentic, genuine therapeutic grade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal Zyto Wellness readings and wholesale privileges. Wellness classes on last Thursday of the month at Prodisee Pantry. See ad, page 17.

THE WILLOW TREE AT ROSIE BLUUM 6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-517-5326 or 251-751-6945 TheWillowTreeAtRosieBluum.com

Carrying Tisserand and Oshadhi essential oils which are 100% pure organic, wild-crafted or ethically harvested and used and recommended by professional aromatherapists around the world. See ad, page 5.

FARMERS' MARKETS MARKET ON THE HILL 2016

City of Mobile Special Events Department Joanie Stiff, Market Coordinator 251-208-1550 • SpecialEventsMobile.org 2016 Spring/Summer Market on the Hill returns to Lavretta Park, in Mobile on Thursdays, May 26 to July 28. 3 to 6 p.m. For more info, see website or call 251-2081550. See ad, page 7.

MARKET ON THE SQUARE 2016

City of Mobile Special Events Department Joanie Stiff, Market Coordinator 251-208-1550 • SpecialEventsMobile.org 2016 Spring/Summer Market on the Square returns to Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile, Saturdays, April 16 to July 30, 7:30 a.m.-noon. 2016 Fall Market on the Square returns Saturdays, October 8 to November 19, 7:30 a.m.-noon. For more info, see website or call 251-208-1550. See ad, page 7.

NAN Discount Cards accepted here. See page 47 for details.

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FENGSHUI831

Meryl Hyderally, Feng Shui Design Consultant 251-463-1862 • Meryl@Hyderally.com fengshui831.com

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Utilizing feng shui principles, let us create an organized and productive space that reflects who you are while enhancing your life, personally and professionally. It's about more than aesthetics— holistically designed spaces are conducive to an effortless life. See ad, page 10.

FERTILITY MASSAGE JEN ADAMS, LMT

22787 US 98, Building D, Ste 5, Montrose, AL 251-616-4201 • JenAdamsLMT.info JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com

FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II

Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 40 years. Store open 7 days a week and features extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk spices and herbs; pet food and supplies; baby products and more. Ask about our monthly product specials—up to 30 percent off major brands. See ad, page 3.

Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 39 years. Store open 7 days a week and features extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk spices and herbs; pet food and supplies; baby products and more. Ask about our monthly product specials—up to 30 percent off major brands. See ad, page 3.

THE HEALTH HUT

ZEN TEA

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 • Café: 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

680 S. Schillinger, Mobile, AL: 251-633-0485 (Across from Home Depot) 6845 Hwy 90, Daphne, AL: 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 21.

Fertility massage combines multiple modalities to enhance the health and function of abdominal organs which can boost fertility but is also used to improve overall mental, emotional and physical well-being. See ad, page 13.

FITNESS

3055 A Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 251-479-3952 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

10025 County Road 64, Ste. 1, Daphne, AL 251-391-0109 • ZenTeaFairhope@gmail.com LivingZenTea.com Facebook.com/zenteafairhope A tea shop offering premium tea, herbs and tea accessories from around the world. Uplift your energy and spirit and experience all the healthy benefits of tea.

(Location: corner of Highways 64 and 181).

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FITNESS FACTORY

3501 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 251-298-7622 CoastalFitnessFactory.com A full service fitness facility o ff e r i n g 2 4 / 7 gym access, personal training, group exercise classes, sauna, tanning, smoothie bar and massage therapy. Our intimidation-free, inviting atmosphere appeals to members of all ages, shapes and sizes.

FLOWER ESSENCE REMEDIES THE WILLOW TREE AT ROSIE BLUUM See ad, page 5.

FOOD & NUTRITION COAST HEALTH & NUTRITION

12100 Highway 49, Suite 628, Gulfport, MS 228-831-1785 CoastHealthAndNutrition.com Local health food store and wellness center to support your healthy lifestyle: natural and organic options for food, supplements, cleaning supplies and skincare.

Chiropractic care, massage therapy and essential oil counseling also available. See ad, page 25.

Meryl Hyderally, Feng Shui Consultant 251-463-1862 Meryl@Hyderally.com FengShui831.com

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engshui831 is a design consulting business that helps individuals incorporate feng shui principles into their homes and businesses. In doing so, clients experience a new awareness of how they and their living environments influence each other.

Owner Meryl Hyderally has developed a unique philosophical approach to design that utilizes ancient feng shui tools and guidelines in a modern, yet simple way. Her services include Nine Star Ki analysis for personal and business purposes, home organization consults and furniture placement, as well as design consultations for home renovations and new construction.

Her clients range from a young, first-time homeowner wanting to create a harmonious home for himself to a woman that enjoys a home check-up each new year to help her family navigate a balanced approach to living.

Hyderally’s favorite clients are her children. When he was younger, the walls of her son’s room, each painted a different color, mirrored his vibrant energy and involvement in numerous activities. His interests were as broad as the spectrum in a rainbow. His room now represents strength (metal) and glory (fire), and the whole family enjoys the sounds of heavy metal of AC/DC and Led Zeppelin alternating with the glorious music of Beethoven.

“Feng shui is fun,” says Hyderally. “I love supporting my clients as they find the best of who they are and then have it reflected back at them in their living and working environments.” See ad, page 10.

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Galleries - Holistic Wellness

Hear Them Speak Telepathic Animal Communication and Healing Babette deJongh 251-424-4944 Babette@BabettedeJongh.com HearThemSpeak.com

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abette de Jongh has experienced spontaneous telepathic communication with animals throughout her life and learned to access this ability consistently from Penelope Smith, a well-known pioneer in the field. Telepathic animal communication and counseling are powerful tools for strengthening relationships and resolving behavioral issues in a multi-species household. De Jongh is also a trained practitioner of Body Talk, reiki and Matrix Energetics; energy healing modalities capable of healing animals, people and situations—often when all else has failed.

According to de Jongh, animals have wisdom to offer and many animal family members feel a great frustration at their human’s lack of ability to receive the help they are here to give. Open communication between all species contributes to a more harmonious existence and can help both animal and human family members achieve greater physical and spiritual well-being. Sessions are especially helpful when a beloved pet is aging or ill and the human is faced with end-of-life care decisions. De Jongh also communicates with lost pets and those that have passed on.

“I feel it is my mission in life to give animals a voice and to help humankind understand the deep connection we share with animals,” she says.

GALLERIES HILLYER HOUSE

See Eco-Friendly Products listing, page 37.

GREEN BUILDING TONSMEIRE CONSTRUCTION 251-928-1655 Info@TonsmeireConstruction.com

Providing high quality building performance and business solutions that contribute to the long term sustainability of our community. Offering green building consulting and construction services for energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor air quality and procurement and waste management for homes and businesses.

WATERSHED

Rebecca Dunn Bryant, AIA, LEED AP 302 Magnolia Avenue, Fairhope, AL 251-929-0514 • Watershed.pro Watershed designs green buildings and homes that inspire a greater connection with the natural world.

“The oldest task in human existence: to learn to live on a piece of land without spoiling it” ~Aldo Leopold

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GREEN BURIAL SERVICES ASCENSION FUNERALS & CREMATIONS

1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, AL 251-634-8055 • AscensionFuneralGroup.com Ascension is a full service f u n e r a l h o m e o ff e r i n g traditional funeral and cremation services and merchandise. Ascension also offers natural burials as a “green” and environmentally sustainable alternative that is comparable to the cost of cremation.

GRIEF SUPPORT ASCENSION FUNERALS & CREMATIONS

1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, AL 251-634-8055 • AscensionFuneralGroup.com Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses. Helping people through the grief process with the goal of transitioning into a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment. Meets every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

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GROCERIES WINDMILL MARKET'S WESTSIDE GROCERY

85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-990-8883 • Info@WindmillMarket.org A local market specializing in seasonal fruits, v e g g i e s , h o n e y, organic milk, southern cheeses, grass-fed beef and pork, farm eggs, Gulf seafood and more! If we don’t stock it, let us find it for you. Special orders welcome.

HEALING ARTS PRANIC HEALING IN MOBILE Deana Lannie 251-454-0959

Free healing nights and group meditations every Tuesday. Pranic Healing classes and the advanced technique of Superbrain Yoga. See ad, page 17.

HERBS ZEN TEA

10025 County Road 64, Ste. 1, Daphne, AL 251-391-0109 • ZenTeaFairhope@gmail.com LivingZenTea.com Facebook.com/zenteafairhope A tea shop offering premium tea, herbs and tea accessories from around the world.

Uplift your energy and spirit and experience all the healthy benefits of tea. (Location: corner of Highways 64 and 181).

HOLISTIC WELLNESS CHERYL HOLMES COUNSELING

Cheryl L Holmes, LPCS, MAC Licensed Supervising Psychotherapist Offices in Mobile and Baldwin Counties 251-554-8818 • CherylHolmesCounseling.com Specializing in Heart Centered Holistic P s y c h o t h e r a p y, w h i c h addresses mind, body and spirit, I partner with you to remove the obstacles in your life so you can live a life worth celebrating.

Insurance accepted. See ad, page 11.

NAN Discount Cards accepted here. See page 47 for details.

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Increase energy and manage stress by finding balance in a life that lets your soul shine. Find true health and vibrancy by fueling your body with clean, nutritious foods. Free initial consultation. See ads, pages 29 and back cover.

CYNTHIA GALAS

FULL CIRCLE MASSAGE

205-746-6632 CynthiaGalas@yahoo.com With a lifetime based in hands-on healing, Cynthia o f f e r s Ay u r v e d i c a n d traditional body massage and treatments for women’s wellness. All private services offer focus on natural and food based instruction.

ELEMENTS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

6920 Airport Boulevard, Suite 111, Mobile, AL 251-342-6415 Mobile@ElementsMassage.com

LOCAL FOODS MARKET ON THE HILL & MARKET ON THE SQUARE

Lavretta Park & Cathedral Square, Mobile, AL 251-208-1550 • SpecialEventsMobile.org Spring/Summer Market on the Square in Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile: Saturdays, April 16 to July 30 and the Fall Market on the Square: Saturdays, October 8 to November 19.

Spring/Summer Market on the Hill: Lavretta Park on Thursdays, May 26 to July 28.

See ad, page 7.

LOCAL PRODUCTS

Not all massage is created equal. Our therapists listen to your needs and employ the proper techniques to deliver a truly therapeutic experience. Experience the benefits of massage and discover the positive effect it can have on your body and well-being. Schedule an appointment today. Walk-ins welcome!

ElementsMassage.com/Mobile.

See ad, page 6.

Local market with three restaurants, a gourmet grocery and produce market, local artists booths, live music every weekend, southern craft beers on tap and more! Home of Sweet Olive Bakery & Cafe, MaryAnn's Deli, Frio's Gourmet Popsicles a local grocery and so much more. Spend the day eating, shopping and visiting with neighbors at downtown Fairhope's must-see market.

MASSAGE THERAPY ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA)

6304 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 251-753-1937 • AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com AlabamaHealingArts.com Schedule a professional appointment, receive a student session during Friday clinics or make a career of it in our time-and-budgetfriendly 650-hour massage school (AL Lic#S-131). Take some healthy you-time today! See ads, page 19 and 29.

O ff e r i n g a f u l l m e n u o f massage and body treatments including deep tissue, Thai y o g a , L a S t o n e t h e r a p y, Rolfing Structural Integration, Reflexology, Belavi (non-surgical facelift massage) and more. Serving the Mobile area since 1993.

JEN ADAMS, LMT

22787 US 98, Building D, Ste. 5, Montrose, AL 251-616-4201 • JenAdamsLMT.info JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com

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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,

Massage Therapy: Rubbing or kneading the body to encourage relaxation, healing and well-being. Benefits also include increased circulation and detoxification and reduced physical and emotional stress. More than 100 methods of massage are available.

WINDMILL MARKET

85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-990-8883 WindmillMarket.org

2152 Airport Boulevard, #103, Mobile, AL 251-473-8040 fcmt.org

The Pure Vegan

The Pure Vegan

251-510-2418 Tracey@ThePureVegan.com ThePureVegan.com

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he Pure Vegan helps people live healthier lives through better nutrition and mindful living by offering an organic, plant-based meal delivery service and cook-

ing, yoga and meditation classes.

Pure Vegan owner and Chef Tracey Glover, a registered yoga teacher, writer and former healthcare attorney, says her wellness philosophy is grounded in the conviction that all things are interconnected. She is passionate about changing lives through food. “The health and wellness choices that are best for our personal health will also benefit the planet and the other creatures with whom we share the planet. Eating a plant-based diet is a central component of respecting and living in harmony with this interconnection,” says Glover.

While many of her customers are interested in transitioning to or sustaining a plant-based diet, customers order The Pure Vegan’s delicious meals for a variety of reasons. Some are coping with health issues, some struggle to find time to cook healthy meals when life gets busy or new babies arrive, and many are simply trying to lose weight or reduce the temptation of fast food on their way home from work.

Glover also recently co-founded a local nonprofit called Awakening Respect and Compassion for all Sentient Beings (ARC). ARC’s mission is to raise awareness of how human activity impacts other species and the environment and how to make choices that benefit us all. Part of ARC’s outreach includes hosting a vegan dinner and educational program the fourth Saturday of every month. The dinners are held inside Plantation Antique Galleries, in Mobile.

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EMILY SOMMERVILLE, RYT

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

Meal Delivery - Personal Development

Market on the Hill Lavretta Park, Mobile, AL

Market on the Square Cathedral Square, Mobile, AL 251-208-1550 SpecialEventsMobile.org

NATURAL PRODUCTS DAVID'S GALLERY

809 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542 251-948-7862 Offering cannabidiol (CBD), a natural remedy for anxiety, insomnia, pain, etc. CBD products in 11 different forms, plus essential oils and kratom available. Your one stop alternative shop.

Mention this ad for 10% discount.

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he city of Mobile’s Market on the Hill and Market on the Square offer seasonal farmers’ markets to Mobile and surrounding communities. Featuring locally grown, harvested and produced items, including art, the markets have been recognized as a Top Market in Alabama by the American Farmland Trust. They are also the only certified farmers’ market in the heart of downtown Mobile or in the city’s park system.

“We believe that buying local is good for your health and good for the local economy. Plus, fresh, local food just tastes better,” says Special Events Coordinator Joanie Stiff.

Market on the Square is open from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Saturdays from April 16 to July 30, and again in the fall from October 8 to November 19.

Market on the Hill is open from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursdays from May 26 to July 28. See ad, page 7.

MEAL DELIVERY THE PURE VEGAN

Tracey Glover, RYT, JD 251-510-2418 • ThePureVegan.com The Pure Vegan helps people live healthier lives through better The Pure Vegan nutrition and mindful living by offering an organic, plant-based weekly meal delivery service, cooking classes, as well as yoga teacher training and weekly yoga and meditation classes.

MEDITATION ROSIE BLUUM See ad, page 5.

SOUL SHINE YOGA

See ads, page 29 and back cover.

NAN Discount Cards accepted here. See page 47 for details.

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METAPHYSICAL THE BODHI TREE

Located at the Tanger Outlet 2601 South McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 251-600-9414 • BodhiTree.Rocks

See ad, page 11.

The Bodhi Tree (pronounced / BŌ DĒ/) is a cultural crystal shop fit for both enlightened masters and those who aren't sure what "metaphysical" means. We carry the largest selection of crystals in Alabama. You are loved!

THE WILLOW TREE AT ROSIE BLUUM 6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-517-5326 or 251-751-6945 TheWillowTreeAtRosieBluum.com

Offering gifts and services that nurture your spirit. 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 5.

Meditation: As a spiritual practice, meditation is used to facilitate a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power or the universe. Methods and practices to achieve a meditative state are based upon principles that encourage an individual to engage in thought or contemplation.

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NETWORKING MOBILE BAY GREEN DRINKS

Fairhope & Mobile • 251-279-7517 MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks An informal yet engaging happy hour with likemobile bay minded folks every second Tuesday in Fairhope and every third Wednesday in Mobile. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Sponsorship, speaker and catering opportunities available.

See ad, page 25.

GREEN DRINKS

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA)

6304 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 251-753-1937 • AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com AlabamaHealingArts.com Convenient, cost-effective nutritional solutions to improve overall health/ performance, manage stress, lose weight and age gracefully--from the cellular level. If “you are what you eat,” choose to be energetic, mentally strong and feeling your best! See ads, page 19 and 29.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT JULIE E BRENT, RMT, MA

Energy Healing Educator In Fairhope, AL by appt: 251-281-8811 AskJulieEBrent@gmail.com JulieEBrent.com • ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com Take the time for yourself with someone who values you. Julie is experienced in offering help with mind, body, spirit. Reiki, yoga, reflexology, Law of Attraction coach, conscious channel and teacher.

RECREATION

REFLEXOLOGY

FITNESS FACTORY

17 TURTLES OUTFITTERS

850 Sea Cliff Drive, Fairhope, AL 251-928-8623 17TurtlesOutfitters.org

LAURIE AZZARELLA YL #327923

3501 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 251-298-7622 CoastalFitnessFactory.com A full service fitness facility o ff e r i n g 2 4 / 7 gym access, personal training, group exercise classes, sauna, tanning, smoothie bar and massage therapy. Our intimidation-free, inviting atmosphere appeals to members of all ages, shapes and sizes.

Providing eco-tours (half-day, full-day and overnight adventures) for individuals and groups. Specializing in wildlife biology, birding, fishing, team building, birthday parties and family fun in the Delta, Mobile Bay, Fly Creek, Fish River, Magnolia River and the Gulf of Mexico. See ad, page 2.

Offering classes in Ingham Reflexology, a holistic therapy that brings natural balance to your body. A great tool for self help and emergency care. CE classes open to professionals and individuals seeking wellness. See ad, page 17.

PEST CONTROL B’S BEES LLC

Becka and Brandon Hargraves 251-964-0559 • Info@BeckasBees.com BeckasBees.com Offering the removal and relocation of live honey bee hives and swarms from inside and around homes and buildings; honey bee education; queen bees; and start-up support for new bee keepers.

PET CARE & SERVICES Animal Communication and Healing Babette de Jongh 251-424-4944 • HearThemSpeak.com O ff e r i n g t e l e p a t h i c communication, counseling and healing to understand your animal companions and resolve behavior issues. $75 in-person or remote session includes healing with Body Talk, Reiki and Matrix Energetics.

MOBILE PET CEMETERY

600 Pierce Road, Mobile, AL 251-607-0102 • AscensionFuneralGroup.com Mobile Pet Cemetery offers a peaceful, final resting place to honor and memorialize pets. Mobile Pet Cemetery also offers burial services and merchandise, preplanning arrangements and perpetual care cemetery grounds. See ad, page 16.

PEAK CONDITION PILATES See ad, page 29.

SYNERGY YOGA & PILATES See ad, page 29.

Pilates: Pilates is a structured system of small, isolated movements that demand powerful focus on every nuance of muscle action, while working out on floor mats or machines. This technique emphasizes development of the torso’s abdominal power center, or core.

Reflexology: This is a natural healing method of pressure point massage used to relieve tension and pain by pressing on a part of a person’s head, hands, body or feet. Reflexology is based upon the principle that there are reflex points or zones that correspond to every part of the body.

Soul Shine Yoga

HEAR THEM SPEAK

PILATES

Daphne, AL • 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com Laurie.MarketingScents.com

103-B North Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-225-4597 Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com TheSoulShineLife.com

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oul Shine Yoga opened in 2014 to inspire and empower the local community to shine brightly.

In addition to hot power classes unlike any other on the Eastern Shore, the studio’s class schedule features unheated vinyasa, foundations, hatha, yin, restorative, therapeutic, chair, gentle, prenatal and children’s yoga. Meditation, workshops, private yoga and wellness coaching are also offered.

Soul Shine teachers are committed to high standards and continuing education so that they may serve and inspire in a safe, supportive environment. The staff of 20 includes several RYT-500 teachers, and all teachers have a minimum of 200 hours of training.

In 2015, Soul Shine Yoga School obtained Yoga Alliance certification. The first Soul Shine Yoga School 200-hour trainees graduated in December 2015 and the school continues to offer trainings in 2016.

The shop at Soul Shine Yoga has gifts, journals and clothing for the inspired lifestyle, featuring brands such as alo yoga activewear, Spiritual Gangster, Tiny Devotions and Manduka, among others.

Owner Emily Sommerville, RYT, says, “We are about creating community in the studio and along the Eastern Shore. We’re committed to live with intention and let our souls shine, both on and off the mat.” See ads, page 29 and back cover.

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PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER

Reiki - Scar Tissue Release Therapy

REIKI Reiki: A healing practice originated in Japan in the 1920s. Light hand placements channel supposed healing energies to organs and glands and work to increase feelings of relaxation.

Tai Chi and Qigong: Tai chi and qigong combine movement, meditation and breath regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi) in the body, improve circulation and enhance immune function. When the gentle movements of qigong mixed with the animal style martial arts, it became tai chi.

Thai Massage: Thai massage incorporates gentle rocking motions, rhythmic compression along the body’s energy lines and passive stretching to stimulate the free flow of energy, break up blockages and help restore general well-being.

Vegetarianism: The voluntary abstinence from eating meat and/ or other animal products for religious, health and/or ethical reasons.

Lacto-ovo vegetarians supplement their plant-based diet with dairy products and eggs; lacto vegetarians eat dairy products, but not eggs; ovo vegetarians include eggs, but no dairy; and vegans do not eat any animal-derived products at all.

The Willow Tree at Rosie Bluum 6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-517-5626 WillowTree.RosieBluum@gmail.com TheWillowTreeAtRosieBluum.com

Experience this effective energy modality to improve vitality, reduce stress, increase energy and speed the healing process. Private professional sessions, Saturday student clinics and Level I, II and Master certifications available. See ads, page 19 and 29.

RESTAURANTS THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center Fairhope, AL: 251-929-0055 3055 A Dauphin Street Mobile, AL: 251-479-3952 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Organic café featuring a fusion of ethnic and local cuisine. Organic food, free-range meat, vegan and allergen-free options. Menu online.

Call for daily specials. Catering and take-out available. See ad, page 3.

85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-990-8883 SweetOlive.co

he Willow Tree, in downtown Fairhope, offers an array of holistic and metaphysical products for those wanting to embrace a more natural and mindful lifestyle. Serving a wide range of clients from the smallest of children to grandparents, and even pets, the shop sells many things that are not easily found elsewhere in the area and there are options for every budget.

“I believe in the products we carry because they bring more wholeness, happiness and meaning to the lives of our customers,” says owner Julie Wagner. Some popular items found at The Willow Tree include crystals, incense, books, card decks, essential oils and flower essences, salt lamps and candles. To complement the retail items, a full menu of alternative therapies is offered on-site by Rosie Bluum therapists, including massage, energy therapies, craniosacral therapy, meditation and intuitive guidance.

“It excites me to help a customer pick out a thoughtful and insightful gift for a loved one, or to help someone find that book they needed to read right now, or to discover which essential oil will help with that headache,” says Wagner. “The Willow Tree isn’t just another store that sells merchandise; we help people enhance their lives.” See ad, page 5.

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6304 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 251-753-1937 • AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com AlabamaHealingArts.com

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Open for breakfast and lunch seven days/week serving artisan baked goods; fresh squeezed juices and smoothies; daily lunch specials like fish tacos and poboys; delicious food to go; hot breakfast plates and more! Open Fridays until 9 p.m. serving artisan pizzas with fresh local toppings. Live music, wine and beer.

Bring the family.

SCAR TISSUE RELEASE THERAPY JEN ADAMS, LMT

22787 US 98, Building D, Ste. 5, Montrose, AL 251-616-4201 • JenAdamsLMT.info JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com Scar Tissue Release Therapy is a three dimensional, fascial release system that works to minimize scar tissue development and restrictions.

No matter how new or old your scar, this therapy can help. See ad, page 13.

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ELEMENTS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center Fairhope, AL: 251-929-0055 3055 A Dauphin Street Mobile, AL: 251-479-3952 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

6920 Airport Boulevard, Suite 111, Mobile, AL 251-342-6415 Mobile@ElementsMassage.com Not all massage is created equal. Our therapists listen to your needs and employ the proper techniques to deliver a truly therapeutic experience. Experience the benefits of massage and discover the positive effect it can have on your body and well-being. Schedule an appointment today. Walk-ins welcome!

ElementsMassage.com/Mobile.

See ad, page 6.

STRESS MANAGEMENT ELEMENTS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

6920 Airport Boulevard, Suite 111, Mobile, AL 251-342-6415 Mobile@ElementsMassage.com Not all massage is created equal. Our therapists listen to your needs and employ the proper techniques to deliver a truly therapeutic experience. Experience the benefits of massage and discover the positive effect it can have on your body and well-being. Schedule an appointment today. Walk-ins welcome!

ElementsMassage.com/Mobile.

See ad, page 6.

SWIMMING POOLS L.A. ECOSMARTE LLC See ad, page 5.

TAI CHI & QIGONG ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA)

6304 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 251-753-1937 • AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com AlabamaHealingArts.com Practice the beautiful healing art of Qigong—a gentle Chinese exercise system that combines repetitive slow movements, focused intention, breathing techniques and meditation to achieve balance and harmony. Beginner-friendly classes taught by Jaime Lee. See ads, page 19 and 29.

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he Sunflower Café and Sunflower Café II bring a fusion of ethnic and local cuisine to the bay area, incorporating all natural and organic ingredients for a delicious and unique dining experience.

“This experience is fostered by our passion for wholesome cuisine made fresh to order and our accommodating service, all provided within a relaxed atmosphere. Because we make everything from scratch with the freshest ingredients, we know what is in each dish we serve, so we are able to cater to special diets and make something for even the most sensitive guest to enjoy,” Explains the Fairhope location's Executive Chef Troy Kline.

Serving lunch daily with a brunch menu on Sundays, both cafés feature organic and food allergy-sensitive menus, with kid-friendly options, too.

The Fairhope location also serves dinner on Thursdays and Fridays. While vegetarian and vegan options are available, the recently updated six-page menus include items with free-range meats and poultry. Complete menus are available online. See ad, page 3.

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THE PURE VEGAN

A tea shop offering premium tea, herbs and tea accessories from around the world.

Uplift your energy and spirit and experience all the healthy benefits of tea. (Location: corner of Highways 64 and 181).

The Pure Vegan helps people live healthier lives through better The Pure Vegan nutrition and mindful living by offering an organic, plant-based weekly meal delivery service, cooking classes, as well as yoga teacher training and weekly yoga and meditation classes.

10025 County Road 64, Ste. 1, Daphne, AL 251-391-0109 • ZenTeaFairhope@gmail.com LivingZenTea.com Facebook.com/zenteafairhope

THAI MASSAGE THRIVE YOGA & MASSAGE See ad, page 29.

FULL CIRCLE MASSAGE

See Massage Therapy listing, page 41.

THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ See ad, page 3.

WATER FILTER SYSTEMS L.A. ECOSMARTE LLC

Susan Nice: 251-709-7023 Dan Nice: 251-586-8250 LAEcoSmarte@att.net; LAEcoSmarte.com

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Tracey Glover, RYT, JD 251-510-2418 ThePureVegan.com

Premium water that is safe and sustainable for people and the planet. ECOsmarte treats all of your water, indoor and outdoor, with a chemical-free water purification system. See ad, page 5.

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WEIGHT LOSS FITNESS FACTORY

3501 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 251-298-7622 CoastalFitnessFactory.com A full service fitness facility offering 24/7 gym access, personal training, group exercise classes, sauna, tanning, smoothie bar and massage therapy. Our intimidation-free, inviting atmosphere appeals to members of all ages, shapes and sizes.

WELLNESS BLUE WILLOW WELLNESS

Jude Forsyth, M.S. Gerontology Mobile, AL 251-207-0007 • BlueWillowWellness.com Exercise physiologist, gerontologist, wellness f a c i l i t a t o r — o ff e r i n g classes, workshops, group/ private sessions for Qigong, Tai Chi, meditation, chemical–free living and other wellness issues. Also, special services for mature adults and their families.

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ZEN TEA

10025 County Road 64, Ste. 1, Daphne, AL 251-391-0109 • ZenTeaFairhope@gmail.com LivingZenTea.com Facebook.com/zenteafairhope A tea shop offering premium tea, herbs and tea accessories from around the world.

Uplift your energy and spirit and experience all the healthy benefits of tea. (Location: corner of Highways 64 and 181).

WELLNESS CENTERS FAMILY CARE NATURALLY, LLC

1404-B W. 1st, Gulf Shores, AL 251-970-3605 • Emergency 251-752-0428 Dr. Mary Sabal, DC, RN Wasting precious time and money guessing about your health, foods and supplements? Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis' comprehensive personalized report recommends solutions for mineral deficiencies/ excesses, health, metabolism, etc. within one week!

HEALING ACRES

22355 Price Grubbs Road Robertsdale, AL 251-300-9052 Experience wellness with massage, reflexology, body treatments, Reiki, colonics, essential oils, wellness classes and more. Walk our new labyrinth (open to the public during daylight hours)! See ad, page 13.

YOGA ALABAMA HEALING ARTS (AHA)

6304 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 251-753-1937 • AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com AlabamaHealingArts.com Explore yoga’s many benefits with our compassionate, mindful, experienced instructors. Weekly beginnerfriendly group classes, specialized weekend workshops, private instruction, 200-/300-/500-hr yoga teacher trainings, Sunday student clinic and continuing education (CE) courses available. See ads, page 19 and 29.

CYNTHIA GALAS

205-746-6632 CynthiaGalas@yahoo.com Cynthia Galas has extensive training and experience in yoga and Ayurveda-inspired living. Ayurvedic-based treatments with yoga are offered for women desiring a spiritual component to wellness. Learn, practice, heal. Consultations and sessions by appointment.

SHANTI WARRIOR LIVING YOGA Tracey Glover, RYT, JD 251-510-2418 ShantiWarrior.com

Shanti Warrior Living Yo g a h e l p s p e o p l e incorporate yogic philosophy into daily living through weekly yoga classes, yoga teacher training, plus a weekly plant-based meal delivery service and cooking classes.

SOUL SHINE YOGA

103-B N. Bancroft Street, Downtown Fairhope 251-225-4597 • Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com TheSoulShineLife.com

Yoga: Yoga originated 5,000 years ago in India, designed as a means to release tension in the body, bring calmness to the mind and provide an ethical code to live by. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to yoke or unite, and refers to the integration of physical and mental exercises designed to unite body, mind and spirit.

Empower your practice at Soul Shine Yoga. Find strength and peace of mind in over 40 classes weekly. Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, Yin and Hot Power Yoga offer something for all levels. See ads, page 29 and back cover.

THRIVE YOGA & MASSAGE

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Billie Reinhart, RYT, LMT 251-379-4493 • Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com ThriveFairhope.com Everyone can benefit from building conscious habits like breath and posture for stress and pain relief. Beginner friendly classes: traditional mat classes on the floor, chair yoga, $5 classes, free classes for M.S. patients and more. See ad, page 29.

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BEAUTY, HAIR & SKINCARE Locs of Soul Mobile • 240-515-4388

$10 off natural styles $4 off barber cuts

Made in the Shea

MadeInTheShea.com • 251-408-2148

Free shipping on online orders

ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS & SERVICES David’s Gallery

ESSENTIAL OILS Young Living Essential Oils — Divine Oilers

25% off inhalation therapy products

Save $80 on an essential oil starter package

Gulf Shores • 251-948-7862

Institute for Sustainability Education and Development Mobile • 251-404-3924

25% off coaching packages 20% off seminars and workshops Fairhope • 251-929-1899 Free business listing in Coastal 10% off cut or color services with Woman magazine Ashley or Oxana

Warlocks Hair Salon

CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS & SERVICES Lily Pads Children’s Consignment Boutique Daphne • 251-621-0337

15% discount (excludes special orders)

The Little Gym

Fairhope • 251-928-3387

10% discount on enrollment $15 off birthday parties

Salt Removers, Inc.

Zero enrollment fee

Fairhope Fitness 24 Fairhope • 251-929-2450

Sweet Home Cleaning Service

Pneuma Yoga and Movement Studio

10% discount

20% off class packages

Mobile & Baldwin Co • 251-895-7185

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS Hermes Enchanted Garden Montessori-Influenced, In-Home Childcare

20% off first session $10 off all birthday parties

Ocean Camp

Fairhope • 251-929-2622

Daphne • 251-621-3030

2 for 1 unlimited yoga and unlimited spinning for one month

Daphne • 251-269-0022

CHIROPRACTIC Chiropractic Life Center

FITNESS & YOGA Daphne Fitness

15% off Air Conditioner Salt Remover

ACSaltRemover.com • 877-725-8851

Planet Gymnastics Mobile • 251-650-0699

Daphne • 251-625-0080

15% off first month’s tuition

Daphne • 251-458-6506

Soul Shine Yoga

Fairhope • 251-225-4597

10% off 10-class package

Thrive Yoga and Massage Fairhope • 251-379-4493

25% off yoga and massage for new clients; 10% for returning

Gulf Shores • 205-936-9892

$25 off summer camp session

Weinacker’s Montessori School

Lake Forest • 251-259-5037 50% off initial exam Hillcrest, Mobile • 251-344-8755 15% off office visits 10% off supplements and supplies Midtown Mobile • 251-478-7219

10% off enrollment fee

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FOODS & NUTRITION Fairhope Health Foods Fairhope • 251-928-0644

10% discount on regularly priced items

The Health Food Center Mobile • 251-661-3065

10% discount on Tuesdays

MASSAGE & BODYWORK Becky Ardrey, LMT, E-RYT

RECREATION & TRAVEL 5 Rivers Delta Safaris

10% off first visit

$5 off any regular priced guided safari (tour boat or canoe/kayak)

Fairhope • 251-455-9359

Blissful Massage

Eastern Shore • 404-822-4469

20% off massage, Pilates and yoga sessions

Cynergy Massage & Wellness Center Mobile • 251-633-2828

The Health Hut

$10 off 1-hr massage

10% off non-food items

Mobile • 251-342-6415

Daphne • 251-621-1865 Mobile • 251-633-0485

Lopez Family Chiropractic Fairhope • 251-928-5058

Elements Therapeutic Massage

Fairhope • 251-929-3593

Foley • 251-609-1251

10% off all services

Delta Institute

Mobile • 251-219-4574

RESTAURANTS Bangkok Thai Cuisine

Hwy 90W, Mobile • 251-666-7788 Airport Blvd, Mobile • 251-344-9995 Daphne • 251-626-5286

Samurai J Sushi Bar

Fairhope • 251-517-5626

15% discount Additional 5% on your birthday

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PET CARE Heavenly Hounds Loxley • 251-964-2750

$10 off training sessions

MARI by Rosie

Daphne • 251-928-0750

South Paws Pet Spa

Fairhope • 251-752-6509

5% off products 10% off grooming services

Reiki Center of Fairhope

PUBLICATIONS Natural Awakenings Magazine

Fairhope • 251-281-8811

20% off stand up paddle board and kayak rentals

Healing Acres

25% discount for first-time clients 10% off for returning clients 10% discount Additional 5% on your birthday

Baldwin County • 251-279-0703

15% discount off dinner with entree order

MEDITATION 30% off organic, perennial garden installation Meditation Center HEALING ARTS Alive with Adwiti Life Strategies Coach

Alabama PaddleSports

$10 off any massage session

10% off all nutritional supplements Robertsdale • 251-425-1863 $10 off colonics The Pure Vegan $15 off massage Mobile • 251-510-2418 10% off personal chef services Momentum Massage and wellness coaching Mobile • 251-470-9944 20% off any service Virginia’s Health Foods $5 off an extra treatments Mobile • 251-479-3952 10% discount on regular priced items Rosie Bluum

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Spanish Fort • 251-259-8531

$10 off any service (first time Mobile & Baldwin Co • 251-990-9552 clients); $5 off any service (returning) 20% off mailed subscription rates

Daphne • 251-621-1906

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Smoothie King

Airport Blvd, Mobile • 251-479-5464 University Blvd, Mobile • 251-341-0605 Daphne • 251-626-5464 Fairhope • 251-626-5464

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Sunflower Café

Fairhope • 251-929-0055 Mobile • 251-479-3952

10% discount

Thai Orchid

Mobile • 251-639-9990

15% discount at dinner with entree order

TAI CHI/QIGONG Blue Willow Wellness Mobile • 850-226-9355

$2 off first class 10% off workshops

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calendarofevents 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.

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Mommy to Mommy Support Group – 11am.

Moms and babies meet monthly with other women to offer mother-to-mother guidance, support and companionship. These groups provide a forum for new mothers to get together to compare notes, vent frustrations and form friendships. Free. 1820 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS. 228-357-5574. LunaBabies.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Movie Night – 6-8pm. Showing: Hungry for Change. Seating is limited; please reserve your seat by calling 228-831-1785. Free. Coast Health & Nutrition, 12100 Hwy 49, Ste 628, Gulfport, MS.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Spice Up Your Love Life With Essential Oils – 1pm. Learn to use essential oils to set the mood for romance, enhance your love life and rekindle the fire in your bedroom. Option to create your own erotic essential oil blend to take home and enjoy on Valentine's Day (only $10 for materials). Free to attend. Coast Health & Nutrition, 12100 Hwy 49, #628, Gulfport, MS. 228-731-7731. Facebook. com/42bwell/events.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Toddler/PreK Story Time – 11am. Story Time introduces young children to books, rhymes, music and other fun activities. Come have fun at Luna Babies. Free. 1820 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS. 228357-5574. LunaBabies.com.

Movie Night – 6-8pm. Showing: Forks Over Knives. Seating is limited; please reserve your seat by calling 228-831-1785. Free. Coast Health & Nutrition, 12100 Hwy 49, Ste 628, Gulfport, MS.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 19th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count – Feb1215. This annual event engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Free bird identification clinic at Audubon Center. Free. Pascagoula River Audubon Center, 7001 Frank Griffin Rd, Moss Point, MS. 228-475-0825. GBBC.BirdCount.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Breastfeeding Support Group – 11am. Mom to Mom breastfeeding support with a Certified Lactation Counselor. Join us for conversation and support wherever you are on your breastfeeding journey.

Free. 1820 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS. 228-357-5574.

LunaBabies.com.

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markyourcalendar Green Drinks Mobile Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks every third Wednesday and a monthly speaker. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks.

February 17 • 5-7pm

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Postpartum Support Group – 11am. This is all about mom to mom support. Have questions?

Need other moms to talk to? We are here for you.

Free. 1820 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS. 228-357-5574.

LunaBabies.com.

Movie night – 6-8pm. Showing: Food Matters.

Seating is limited; please reserve your seat by calling 228-831-1785. Free. Coast Health & Nutrition, 12100 Hwy 49, Ste 628, Gulfport, MS.

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essential oils to safely and effectively control fleas and pests, ease anxiety and stress, and help keep your pets happy and healthy. Make your own customized blends to take home for only $5 to $10 each. Coast Health & Nutrition, 12100 Hwy 49, #628, Gulfport, MS. 228-731-7731. Facebook.com/42bwell/events.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Art of the Private Yoga Session – 12-2pm. Yoga teachers, excited about the idea of teaching a private yoga session? Feel like you're not sure what to do?

This enlightening workshop boosts your knowledge and confidence in leading a private yoga session. Led

by Brooke Nisbet, E-RYT200, RYT500. $25/$20 before Feb 15. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife. com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Chakra Self-Study Group – 6-8pm. Sun, Feb 21-Apr10. This transformational journey through the 7 chakras will help you open up to your own healing potential. Each week's focus will be on a different chakra and includes discussion, gentle yoga, meditation and journaling. Led by Rebecca Washburn LPC, RYT. $125 before Feb 15. $150 after. Soul Shine Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope, AL. Rebecca: 251-929-4634. Rebecca.SoulFlow@ gmail.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Moms, Kids and Essential Oils – 6:30pm Meet and Greet. 7pm Presentation. Join Young Living Divine Oiler and Mom, Jana Taylor as she shares how to use essential oils to support your children's wellness.

She will share her experience and tips on creating a stress free healthy home and happy oily kids. $5 at the door supports the Food Pantry. Prodisee Food Pantry, 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com. Laurie.

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Movie Night – 6-8pm. Showing: Genetic Roulette.

Seating is limited; please reserve your seat by calling 228-831-1785. Free. Coast Health & Nutrition, 12100 Hwy 49, Ste 628, Gulfport, MS.

5th Annual Vision Board Workshop – 7pm. Creating a vision board is a daily reminder of intentions you hold for the New Year—where you want to go in life, what you’d like to see manifest, what you want to keep your focus on. A light-hearted evening, all supplies provided as well as snacks and beverages. $20. Soul Shine Yoga, 456 Morphy, Fairhope, AL. Betsey Grady/Rosie Bluum: 251-517-5626.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20

ARC 2nd Annual Banquet – 6:30-9:30pm. Join us for a joyful evening to support the work of ARC. Night includes a delicious plant based southern menu, a vegan cheese table, live music. We have gift bags with goodies for everyone, great door prizes, silent auction. Free for kids under 12. $35.

Plantation Antiques, 604 Bel Air Blvd, Mobile, AL. 251-510-2418. Info@ARCForAllBeings.org.

ARCForAllBeings.org.

An Introduction to Kundalini Yoga – 11am-1pm.

This dynamic system combines posture, breath, movement and concentration. These exercises and meditations aim to improve physical health, vitality and mental focus. A great workshop for both those new to Kundalini as well as for experienced students. $20. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-4731104. Synergyoga.net.

Cloth Diaper 101 – 11am. New to cloth diapering, or just want to learn the pros and cons of it? We are here for you! This class goes over the different types, accessories and washing options. Cost is $10 and you receive a $10 off any $100 purchase coupon. 1820 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS. 228-357-5574.

LunaBabies.com.

Essential Oil Blends to Keep Your Pet Healthy – 1pm. Attend this free class and learn how to use

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Arbor Day Celebration – 10am-12pm. Awards ceremony and tree seedling giveaway. Residents can also get free Christmas tree mulch at Public Works Warehouse (555 S Section St) from 9:30am12:30pm. John Borom Science Building, Faulkner State College Campus, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-1466.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Detox and Cleanse Your Body Using Essential Oils – 10am. Join us for this free class and discover how detoxifying your body can improve health and vitality. Learn how to eliminate toxins using simple strategies, including essential oils. Practice intuitively communicating with your body for better health. Coast Health & Nutrition, 12100 Hwy 49, #628, Gulfport, MS. 228-731-7731. Facebook.com/42bwell/events.

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friends and family, or if you work as a health care professional wishing to expand your skills. 13 Massage CEs. Quantum-Touch.com. $400 or prepaid 3 wk in advance: $350. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope, AL. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com.

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Make Your Own Natural Home Cleaning Products – 1pm. Are you tired of using toxic chemicals to clean your home? Join this free class and learn how to clean and disinfect your home safely and effectively using essential oils. Make your own natural cleaning supplies to take home (only $5 to $10 each). Coast Health & Nutrition, 12100 Hwy 49, #628, Gulfport, MS. 228-731-7731. Facebook.com/42bwell/events.

The Gulf Coast Grandmothers Gathering A collective of women of all ages who embrace the archetype of the loving, wise Grandmother. Join our Annual Gathering in Fairhope to reflect and renew spirits, fulfilling the ancient prophecy: “When the grandmothers speak, the earth will heal.”

MONDAY, MARCH 7 Mommy to Mommy Support Group – 11am.

Moms and babies meet monthly with other women to offer mother-to-mother guidance, support and companionship. These groups provide a forum for new mothers to get together to compare notes, vent frustrations and form friendships. Free. 1820 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS. 228-357-5574. LunaBabies.com.

March 20 to March 23

$325-$400 for 3 nights lodging and meals Fairhope, AL To register, contact Stevi: 251-432-7162 or Ruth at uuruthg@gulftel.com GulfCoastGrandmothers.weebly.com

TUESDAY, MARCH 8

markyourcalendar Green Drinks Fairhope Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour every second Tuesday and connect with other progressive people in our area.

Open to the public. Free to attend except cost of your drinks. Brief speaker and announcements at 6pm. Food from Sunflower Café. Local produce available from End of the Road Farm.

March 8 • 5-7pm

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Quantum-Touch Level I with Julie E Brent – 9:30am-5:30pm. Mar 12-13. The class offers an important building block to learning the entire QT system. Learn to heal yourself and care for your

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SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Usui Reiki Level I & II Certification Weekend w/Julie – 9:30am-5:30pm. Mar 26-27.

Level I gives you tools for self-healing, Level II increases your connection with the Reiki Energy, and learn to work on others in person and distantly. Nurses completing this program receive 13 CE hours credit. $333 or prepay $288. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope, AL. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com.

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for a wide range of benefits and often extraordinary results. 13 MT CEs. $400 at the door/prepaid three weeks in advance $350. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope, AL. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com.

ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Green Drinks Earth Day Celebration – 5-7pm.

Celebrate Earth Day with Green Drinks! Live music, vendors, food. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251-279-7517.

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

SATURDAY APRIL 16 National Park Week – April 16-24. The National Park Service turns 100 this year. Celebrate National Park Week with free admission to all NPS sites. NPS.gov.

Spring/Summer Market on the Square Opening Day – 7:30am-12pm. The Spring/Summer market will be open Saturdays, Apr 16-Jul 30. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile.

251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Earth Day Mobile Bay – 10am. Alabama’s largest Earth Day celebration. Free. Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope. EarthDayMobileBay.org.

Gulf Coast Natural Parenting Expo - Featuring The Great Cloth Diaper Change – 10am-2:30pm. Food, games, giveaways, and participation in the worldwide event, The Great Cloth Diaper Change, at 11am. Details on Facebook. Free. Edgewater Mall, 2600 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS. GulfCoastNaturalParentingExpo@ gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 Quantum-Touch Level I with Julie E Brent – 9:30am-5:30pm. May 7-8. The class offers an important building block to learning the entire QT system. Learn to heal yourself and care for your friends and family, or if you work as a health care professional wishing to expand your skills. 13 Massage CEs. $400 or prepaid 3 wk advance $350. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope, AL. Register: AskJulieEBrent@gmail.com.

ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events. Quantum-Touch.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 Hangout Music Fest – May 20-22. Featuring over 70 bands on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, AL. 2016 lineup includes The Weeknd, Florence & the Machine, Alabama Shakes, Lenny Kravitz and many more. HangoutMusicFest.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 26

Spring Plant Sale – Apr 1-3. Baldwin County Master Gardeners sale offers many native plants for sale at very reasonable prices. We have mostly perennials but some popular annuals and herbs are also available. Free. Weeks Bay, Fairhope, AL. BaldwinCountyMasterGardeners.com.

Spring/Summer Market on the Hill Opening Day – 3-6pm. The Spring/Summer market will be open Thursdays, May 26-Jul 28. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Lavretta Park, Mobile. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

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

Quantum-Touch Level I with Julie E Brent – 9:30am-5:30pm. Apr 9-10. QT is a method of natural healing that works with the Life Force Energy of the body to promote optimal wellness. QT teaches us how to focus, amplify and direct Life Force energy,

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Bay Bites – 5-8pm. Enjoy a variety of cuisines from local food trucks, craft beer, live music and lawn games on the waterfront of Mobile River. Benefitting Mobile Baykeeper. Cooper Riverside Park, Mobile, AL. MobileBayKeeper.org/bay-bites.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 Green Drinks End of Summer Market – 5-7pm.

Children’s activities, live music, vendors, food. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope. 251-279-7517.

Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 National Park Week – Aug 25-28. The National Park Service turns 100 this year. Celebrate the Park Service’s birthday with free admission to all National Park Service sites. NPS.gov.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 Alabama Coastal BirdFest – Oct 5-8. 3-day birding and nature festival with guided tours in Baldwin and Mobile counties, speakers, dinner events at 5 Rivers and free, family-friendly Bird & Conservation Expo (Oct 8 in Fairhope). Tours and evening events require adv. registration. Fairhope and Spanish Fort, AL. AlabamaCoastalBirdFest.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Fall Market on the Square Opening Day – 7:30am-12pm. The Fall market will be open Saturdays, Oct 8-Nov19. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more.

Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile. 251-2081550. SpecialEventsMobile.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival – 9am5pm. Nov 5-6. Featuring 400 arts, crafts and food vendors, live music and children’s activities. More than 150 shops, restaurants and local galleries surround the festival. Free. Downtown Ocean Springs, MS. 228-875-4424. PeterAndersonFestival.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Fairhope Film Festival – Nov 10-13. A film lover’s film festival, offering participants the opportunity to see world-class award winning films in a unique, picturesque location over a four-day period. Downtown Fairhope, AL. FairhopeFilmFestival.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 National Park Service Free Veterans Day – Gulf Islands National Seashore will join national parks across the country in celebrating Veterans Day with free entry into the park for all visitors. Gulf Islands National Seashore, 3500 Park Rd, Ocean Springs, MS. 228-230-4100.

Magnolia State Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show – 10am-6pm, Nov 11-13. 10am-5pm, Nov 15. $3.

Jackson County Civic Center, 2902 Shortcut Rd, Pascagoula, MS. 228-229-8781.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 Green Drinks Gift Market – 5-7pm. Shop for ecofriendly gifts from local vendors. Live music, food, beer specials. Free admission. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251-2797517. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

Eat Fresh.

Buy Local.

Treat your locavore palate to farm-fresh foods while

contributing to a healthier planet and a more prosperous local economy. Support these Gulf Coast businesses!

CSA'S (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE) BEE NATURAL FARM

Fairhope, AL 251-367-3238 BeeNaturalFarm549@gmail.com Offering pick-your-own blueberries and a seasonal vegetable membership. Find Bee Natural Farm on Facebook for more information.

FARMERS MARKETS

MEAL PREPARATION BALANCE ~ A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE 2351 Airport Boulevard Mobile, AL 36606 251-298-2556 • GetBalanced.us

Locally owned, locally sourced and locally prepared, healthy meal service available for pick-up or delivery. We make getting delicious, nutrientrich food simple. Paleo friendly, gluten-free, noGMO ingredients.

RESTAURANTS & BAKERIES

MARKET ON THE HILL & MARKET ON THE SQUARE

SUNFLOWER CAFE I

Spring/Summer Market on the Square in Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile: Saturdays, Apr 16-July 30 and the Fall Market on the Square: Saturdays, Oct 8-Nov 19. Spring/Summer Market on the Hill: Lavretta Park on Thursdays, May 26-Jul 28. See ad, page 7.

Organic cafe serving lunch Mon-Sat, dinner ThursFri and Sunday brunch. Using locally-grown produce, herbs and meat. New six-page menu! See ad, page 3.

Mobile, AL 251-208-1550 • SpecialEventsMobile.org

GROCERY STORES COAST HEALTH & NUTRITION

12100 Highway 49, Suite 628, Gulfport, MS 228-831-1785 CoastHealthAndNutrition.com Local health food store and wellness center to support your healthy lifestyle. Carrying local eggs, honey and produce. See ad, page 25.

FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store featuring local products: organic produce, meat, eggs, honey, soap and more. See ad, page 3.

VIRGINIA'S HEALTH FOODS

320 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

SUNFLOWER CAFE II

3055 A Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 251-479-3200 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Organic cafe and juice bar serving lunch Mon-Sun. Using locally-grown produce, herbs and meat. New six-page menu! See ad, page 3.

SWEET OLIVE BAKERY & CAFE

85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-990-8883 • SweetOlive.co Open for breakfast and lunch every day until 5 p.m. serving European-style, artisan baked goods; freshly squeezed fruit and veggie juices; smoothies; daily lunch specials like fish tacos and poboys; delicious food to go; hot breakfast plates, and more!

Do you grow, sell or serve locally-sourced food?

3055 A Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 251-479-3952 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

Advertise on this page for $20/month!

Comprehensive health food store featuring local products: organic produce, meat, eggs, honey, soap and more. See ad, page 3.

Call 251-990-9552 or email Publisher@ HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com for details.

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ongoingevents Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. 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.

sunday Discounts on Supplements – Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods (251-928-0644) and Virginia's Health Foods (251479-3952). 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope, AL and 3055-A Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. VA-FairhopeHealthFoods.com.

Center for Spiritual Living Service – 10am.

Make every step, every choice, every word, a conscious one. Center for Spiritual Living, 1230 Montlimar, Mobile, AL. 251-343-0777.

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, AL. 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, AL. 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, AL. 251-285-3440. Facebook.com/unityofmobile.

AHA Supervised Yoga Clinic – 1pm. Feb 14 & 28.

Enjoy a class by our AHA yoga teachers-in-training!

School-supervised internship gives AHA students the opportunity to instruct in a professional setting & for participants to receive quality yoga classes at a great value. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $5 per class, 2-for-1 classes on pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-753-1937. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com.

AlabamaHealingArts.com.

monday Soul Shine Core Fusion Yoga – 8am. Mon & Fri. Build stronger, more supple core muscle for a deeper strength that stabilizes every move you make. Using a variety of yoga poses with core-specific exercises, enhance your strength and your practice in this dynamic, invigorating class. Unheated. $15; packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Soul Shine Hot Power Hour – 8am. Mon-Fri. A faster paced power vinyasa flow builds strength, increases flexibility, strengthens your core and transforms your body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. Heated. $15; packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

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$5 Chair + Gentle Yoga – 11am. Chair and Gentle Yoga can help improve your posture, breathing and flexibility. These yoga poses will help you to maintain and restore mobility as well as increase balance. Come and practice in a positive, happy and encouraging environment. $5. Soul Shine Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

TheSoulShineLife.com.

Chakra Yoga with Manja – 12pm. Join 200 Hr RYT Manja Podratz for a practice that opens, balances, cleanses and activates the chakras through postures, breathing, guided meditation and visualization. Variations are offered to suit diverse bodies and abilities. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

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

Yoga Dance Fusion – 5:30-6:30pm. Connect with your inner rhythm and flow through Rebecca’s unique blend of yoga and dance. A fusion of dance styles mixed with yoga and breath will be an exploration of your own creativity and energetic flow. Absolutely no experience necessary. $15 drop in, packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4634. Rebecca.SoulFlow@gmail.com.

TheSoulShineLife.com.

Together We Can – 6-8pm. A Family Center class to help parents build a better future for their children by working together as co-parents. Open to couples regardless of their relationship. Become a team that supports your family's success. Free. 27365 Pollard Rd, Daphne, AL. Christie Brannon: 251-626-1610.

BaldwinFamilies@gmail.com. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

tuesday Hot Restore: Hips & Hamstrings – 9:30am. This 60min class focuses on poses to lengthen the hamstrings and open the hips. Allow the heat to help you open more deeply and stretch more fully, while you heal your body and calm your mind. Heated. All levels. $15; packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

TheSoulShineLife.com.

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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, AL. 251-344-0590. PeakConditionPilates.com.

Grief Recovery Meeting – 1-2:30pm. This is a Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses. Experienced, professional and compassionate staff members support you through the grief process with the goal of transitioning into a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment. Ascension Funerals & Cremations, 1016 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL. 251634-8055. AscensionFuneralGroup.com.

Green Drinks Fairhope – 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with likeminded folks. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Brief speaker at 6pm. Open to the public.

Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251-279-7517. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com.

Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

AHA Evening Yoga – 5:45pm. Give your spirit the gift of a calming and centering tune-up by improving posture, muscle-tone, strength and flexibility, establishing core strength, refreshing the mind and restoring healthy balance. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/text to register. $10 drop-in or 12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-377-8940. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com.

AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Outstretched Christ-Centered Yoga Class – 5:45pm. Also at 8:15am on Wed. Each week Pneuma offers two donation-only yoga classes open to the public. Classes are appropriate for all levels and include a Christ-centered devotion. Donation only. 1901 Main St, Daphne, AL. See website for more info: PneumaYoga-Movement.com.

Yoga with Valerie – 5:45pm. Join Valerie Mitchell for a glorious yoga experience as she challenges with a strong emphasis on alignment and focus while still calming the mind. Relieve stress and rejuvenate, energize and recharge the body. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

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

Pranic Healing and Meditation – 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. Donation. Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile, AL. 251-454-0959.

Get Off The Toxic Grid – 7pm. Get off the toxic grid by using natural toxin-free products for your health and home. Interested? We will be meeting at 7pm every Tuesday in February at a local restaurant.

If you would like to attend, please call 251-490-5005.

Free except cost of the meal you order. Cafe Del Rio, Spanish Fort, AL. 251-490-5005.

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, AL. 251-344-0590.

PeakConditionPilates.com.

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

Yoga – 9am. Wed & Fri. Experience yoga with emphasis on breathing, alignment and slow flow. Use of props to support your practice. All fitness levels welcome.

Class size limited, call/text to register 251-583-0049. $10. Richard Fitness Systems, 1880 Airport Blvd, Ste D, Mobile, AL. 251-583-0049.

Free Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis – 10:30am. This chair yoga class is free to participants with MS and funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Build strength and flexibility while improving balance and circulation. Fairhope, AL. Thrive@ThriveFairhope. com. 251-379-4493.

Hot Power Holy Yoga – 12pm. Hot power yoga with Jesus as the "drishti" or focal point. Contemporary Christian music is played throughout the class while scriptures are woven in-between postures. All classes conclude with prayer. Heated. All levels. $15; packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

TheSoulShineLife.com.

Kids Yoga – 4-5pm. Children will cultivate inner peace and focus while exploring their creative energy.

This class promotes acceptance, mindfulness and creativity in a supportive environment. Taught by Rebecca Washburn. Parents: attend Hot Power class at the same time. $8, packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103 B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

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FAIRHOPE, AL CHESTER SCHMIDT, LMT 19655 State Highway 181 251-359-0500 ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com ChesterSchmidt.com ROSIE BLUUM (DOWNTOWN) Kristen Kelly, LMT 6A South Bancroft Street 251-599-5943 • 251-517-5626 RosieBluum.com See ad, page 5.

THRIVE YOGA & MASSAGE Billie Reinhart, RYT, LMT 251-379-4493 Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com ThriveFairhope.com See ad, page 29.

FOLEY, AL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Charlene Rester, RN, LMT Historical Downtown 117 West Orange Avenue 251-550-0117

Advertise Your Massage Business on this page for $20/month!

Call 251-990-9552 to reserve your spot. natural awakenings

MOBILE, AL ALABAMA HEALING ARTS 6304 Cottage Hill Road 251-753-1937 AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com AlabamaHealingArts.com See ads, page 19 and 29.

ELEMENTS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 6920 Airport Boulevard, Suite 111 251-342-6415 Mobile@TouchOfElements.com ElementsMassage.com/Mobile See ad, page 6.

MONTROSE, AL JEN ADAMS, LMT 22787 US 98 at Parker Rd., Bdg. D, Ste. 5 251-616-4201 JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com JenAdamsLMT.info See ad, page 16.

ROBERTSDALE, AL HEALING ACRES Massage, Reflexology, Colonics, Reiki 22355 Price Grubbs Road 251-300-9052 See ad, page 13.

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Restorative Yoga with Laura – 4pm. Been a tough week so far? No stresses and no worries! Laura Jones will lead you down a relaxing path with some restorative yoga. Be supported by all the right props as the poses plus gravity gently melt away the anxieties of the week... oh yeah! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Movie Night – 6-8pm. Showing a different thoughtprovoking movie each week. Seating is limited; please reserve your seat by calling 228-831-1785.

Free. Coast Health & Nutrition, 12100 Hwy 49, Ste 628, Gulfport, MS.

Eastern Shore MS Support Group – 5:30pm. 2nd Wed. Eastern Shore MS Support Group meets each month at Ruby Tuesday in Fairhope, AL. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Weezer: 251-928-7606.

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Green Drinks Mobile – 5-7pm. 3rd Wed. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with likeminded folks. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Alchemy Tavern, 7 S Joachim St, Mobile, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com.

Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

Rock n' Flow Yoga with Bo – 5:45pm. In this powerful, flow inspired class, move, play, and groove to 200hr RYT Bo Lackey's Spotify stylings that will motivate and challenge. Leave class grounded, refreshed and energized—no perfect people allowed! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 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), AL. 251-340-8565.

Lbrlumin@aol.com. IANDS.org.

Soul Shine Restorative Yoga – 6:30pm. Restorative yoga is a receptive practice, and in that receptivity you can guide yourself toward a more healthy state of being. There’s no goal of stretching or strengthening. All levels. Unheated. $15; packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

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, AL. Call 251-479-5700 to register for next class.

thursday AHA Lunch-Time Yoga Basics – 11:30am. Learn the basics of yoga postures. Energize, align, stretch, strengthen, center and distress through body-mind awareness and breath. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/text to register. Begins soon. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-753-1937. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com.

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Group Reformer Class – 4pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Dana in the afternoon for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and be both leaner and stronger. Please log onto the website to make reservations. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Men’s Pilates Class – 5pm. Classes utilize reformers, Pilates chairs and barrels. 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. Registration required. 2-4 people/class: $30/person. Individual sessions: $60. 4500 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-344-0590. PeakConditionPilates.com.

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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, AL. Lydia Pettijohn: 251-479-5700. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

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, AL. 251344-0590. PeakConditionPilates.com.

Yoga with Annette – 9am. 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, AL. 251473-1104. 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, AL. 251-753-1937. AlabamaHealingArts@ gmail.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Purification Meditation – 11am. Join Betsey Grady from Rosie Bluum in the hot room and purify your body and mind with a guided meditation and creative visualization. Let the heat of the room envelop you as you go deeper within to rest in the calm center within you. $10. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Betsey: 251-517-5626.

AHA Supervised Student Massage & Reiki Clinic – Feb 20. 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. Call for appointment. $25 for 50-min full-body student massage and/or Reiki session.

Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-753-1937. AlabamaHealingArts@ gmail.com. AlabamaHealingArts.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, AL. 251-928-5363.

HeartStringsYoga.com.

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Second Saturday Kite Flying – 10am-4pm. Kite flying exhibition and free kite flying lessons for single line, dual line and quad line sport kites. Bring one of yours or fly one of ours. Free. Long Beach Harbor area, Beach Blvd at Jeff Davis, Long Beach, MS. 228-2060322. KewlKites.com.

AHA Qigong – 10:30am-12pm. Feb 20. Explore the healing art of Qigong, an ancient Chinese exercise system that combines repetitive slow movements, focused intention, breathing techniques and meditation to achieve balance and harmony. Call/text 251-209-3714 to register. $10 per class, 12-classes for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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Meaningful, home-based career opportunity with a proven business system. Exceptional franchise training and support available. Be in business for yourself but not by yourself.

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VOLUNTEER OPPS AZALEA CITY CAT COALITION – Volunteers needed in any capacity. Contact Susan Young: 251-648-7582. SusanYoung@ AzaleaCityCats.org.

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251-654-1827.

Turn Your Passion Into a Business

Own a Natural Awakenings Magazine Our publishers ranked us among the highest in franchise satisfaction for our Training, Support, Core Values and Integrity!

As a Natural Awakenings publisher, you can enjoy learning about healthy and joyous living while working from your home and earn a good income doing something you love!

No publishing experience is necessary.

You’ll work for yourself but not by yourself. We offer a complete training and support system that allows you to successfully publish your own magazine.

• Meaningful New Career • Low Initial Investment • Proven Business System • Home-Based Business • Exceptional Franchise Support & Training

Natural Awakenings is now expanding into new markets across the U.S. Contact us about starting a magazine in a community of your choice or acquiring an existing publication for sale highlighted in red below.

Natural Awakenings publishes in over 95 markets across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

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For more information, visit our website NaturalAwakeningsMag.com/mymagazine or call 239-530-1377

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Natural Awakenings recently won the prestigious FBR50 Franchise Satisfaction Award from Franchise Business Review. To learn more, visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com

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