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P L H US E : A F R O T- O H D E J A U LT S H TIC Y R E, E M C I IP N E DF S U & L M NE O S R S E ,

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET I work my longest hours of the year during the first three weeks of January.

Ahead of our annual Healthy & Green Living Directory issue, which comes out every February, I’m often up late and working through any free moments I can find on weekends. This year was no different as I worked with more than 60 businesses that wanted to share their commitment to wellness with each of you.

When my kids get tired of seeing me behind my desk, they like to ask, “If you’re the boss, then why do you have to work right now?” I explain that I have a deadline with my printer, which is like an appointment, and if I miss my scheduled time I have to wait a week until they can fit me in again.

While my print deadline drives my schedule logistically, it’s the steadfast community of Natural Awakenings supporters that motivates me to work when no one (but my family) is looking. That includes readers like you. We strive to compile insightful content that will inspire the individuals who are picking up the 14,000-plus magazines we distribute every month—even during a pandemic.

Additionally, my advertisers silently push me to be my best. As sponsors of our free publication, I feel a deep commitment to the partnerships we form as it becomes my mission to effectively connect each of them to the readers who will benefit most from their health-conscious products and services.

As you read this issue, take notice of all the small business owners who are going above and beyond to fulfill their purpose. They do so not because someone is requiring them to, but because they are passionate about serving our community. Get to know a Feng Shui consultant who takes her clients on an uplifting journey of self discovery as they learn about balancing their physical space. Learn about the Fairhope juicer who chooses to bottle in glass instead of affordable single-use plastic because she is investing in the long-term health of her customers and the planet. Discover a sustainable farming network that is leading the way toward a more equitable world by committing to progressive food justice initiatives around the state. These are just a few examples of the people, organizations and businesses in this month’s issue who cultivate the health and sustainability of our local community.

When you are your own boss it can be difficult to be at your best every day. On some afternoons, craft time with your 6-year-old calls more loudly than the overflowing inbox, or a warm sunny day convinces you that sales calls can wait. And that’s okay. There will always be temptations veering us off track, but when we are truly passionate about the work we do, the desire to give it your all will prevail. Thank you for being a part of the community that inspires my work every day. Together, we are fostering a better way of life for ourselves and those all around us.

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Caring for someone with dementia is hard.

Contents 20 SEEKING FAIRNESS

THROUGH FOOD JUSTICE

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Alabamians Address the Injustices and Shortfalls of Mainstream Environmentalism

22 CLIMATE ANXIETY Calling us for help is easy.

Navigating Our Emotions as the Planet Changes

24 HEARTFELT EATING

Best Foods for a Heart-Healthy Diet

27 HOUSE BLESSINGS

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INNER PEACE

Exploring Mindfulness and Meditation

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The Joy of Furry Little Companions

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news briefs

Foley Audiology Center Welcomes New Doctor

Inclusive Fellowship Hosts Weekly Speakers

Coastal Alabama Hearing (formerly Ascent Audiology) has a new Audiologist, Dr. Monica Boudreaux, at their Foley location. Boudreaux has 20 years of experience in audiology, practicing previously in Arizona, California, Texas and most recently, Slidell, Louisiana. Relocating to Gulf Shores last summer, she says she’s here to stay. “A lot of my family has migrated out here and it’s the perfect place to live a family-focused life and raise an active son,” she says.

As an audiologist, Boudreaux finds joy in serving the adult population and making a difference in their lives. “I enjoy working to find the best solution for my patients, using a personal touch, and then building those relationships long term.”

Coastal Alabama Hearing offers comprehensive care with hearing evaluations; hearing aids, accessories and repair; cochlear implants; rehabilitation services and counseling for hearing loss; and educational seminars. All instruments include loss and damage insurance and all services emphasize individualized care.

Foley location (251-971-1152): 8154 State Hwy. 59, Ste. 202; Fairhope location (251-990-0535): 105 Lottie Ln., Ste. A. For more information, visit CoastalAlabamaHearing.com. See ad, page 33.

The Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship (FUF) will resume in-person Sunday services from 11 a.m. to noon on March 21 (the spring equinox) with Rev. Maggie Lovins of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola, speaking about acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth—the third Unitarian principle.

Each week FUF will feature a different guest speaker (either a member of the congregation or a community member) and every month focuses on a different theme: • April: A free and responsible search for meaning (fourth principle) • May: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process (fifth principle) • June, July, August: Summer schedule with a variety of programs • September: The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all (sixth principle) • October: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence (seventh principle) • November: Gratitude • December: Goodwill to all FUF seeks to create an atmosphere of love, welcoming people of every walk of life, regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, language or cultural background. Until further notice, Sunday services are held outside, weather permitting, and streamed on Zoom.

Location: 1150 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-929-3207 or visit FairhopeUU.org. See Churches listing, page 41.

Dynamic Therapeutics Offers CryoSkin Dynamic Therapeutics, in Daphne has expanded its services beyond medical massage and corrective exercise to offer Cryoskin® for fat removal and skin toning. Originally developed in France, CryoSkin is a treatment that uses cold temperature to naturally stimulate the cells in the body resulting in weight loss and collagen production in the skin.

“We were looking for a holistic approach to help people feel better about themselves,” says owner and Community Support Specialist Dr. Tonya Butler. Dynamic Therapeutics is known for its medical massage treatment for individuals who are in acute or chronic pain. After approximately eight months of research into the company and studying the technology behind the treatment method, they chose CryoSkin because it is an affordable, non-invasive, non-medical and pain-free therapy for fat loss. It requires no down-time and an appointment lasts 20 to 45 minutes.

Butler says, “If you can pinch it, we can freeze it! Performed by our certified CryoSkin technicians, the results have been impressive and encouraging to our clients. We couldn’t be happier.”

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Photograph by Gordon Parks, Courtesy of and copyright The Gordon Parks Foundation.

Renowned Photographs Recall Life in Mobile During Segregation “Gordon Parks: Segregation Story in Mobile, 1956” is now on view at the Mobile Museum of Art until September 6. This exhibition of iconic photographs by Gordon Parks documents the everyday activities and rituals of one extended Black family, the Thorntons, in Mobile and Shady Grove, Alabama, during the Jim Crow era. The images were originally published in a 1956 photo essay by Parks—an assignment from Life magazine after the Montgomery bus boycotts—and have come to be known around the world for helping to inspire the Civil Rights movement.

In an essay accompanying the portfolio of photographs, American cultural historian and art critic Maurice Berger says, “These quiet, compelling photographs elicit a reaction that Parks believed was critical to undoing racial prejudice: empathy. Throughout his career, he endeavored to help viewers, white and black, understand and share the feelings of others. It was with this goal in mind that he set out to document the lives of the Thornton family, creating images meant to alter the way Americans viewed one another and, ultimately, themselves.”

In an adjacent gallery, a timeline of Mobile Civil Rights events and African American history spanning 1900 to 2020, compiled by Commissioner Merceria Ludgood and historians Sheila Flanagan and Scotty Kirkland, are also on view. Ludgood says of the project, “The Gordon Parks exhibit and civil rights timeline provide an opportunity for us to commemorate the struggles and sacrifices made by Mobile’s civil rights giants, to reflect on the work that remains to be done and our obligation to build on their legacy.”

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news briefs

Salt Therapy Helps Post-COVID Patients The salt room at Above and Beyond Yoga and Salt Therapy, in Mobile, has been helping many post-COVID patients with their recovery. According to owners Jake and Shoshana Treichel, scientific research reveals that halo-therapy is beneficial for COVID-related issues because inhaled dry salt particles have bactericide, mucokinetic, hydrophilic and anti-inflammatory properties, which may reduce inflammation in the entire respiratory tract and widen the airway passages. “We’ve had doctors sending post-COVID patients to us for halo-therapy to help their recovery process. And we see clients coming in for preventative measures as well,” says Shoshana.

Natural Awakenings readers can enjoy a free salt therapy session ($30 value) with the purchase of five. “It’s a way for us to contribute to the health, calm and well-being of the community during times of uncertainty,” say owners Jake and Shoshana Treichel.

As the first Himalayan salt cave and halogenerator in Mobile, Above and Beyond offers dry salt therapy, or halo-therapy, to remove toxicity from the respiratory system, improve skin appearance and boost the immune system without harmful effects. This natural and relaxing therapy has no side effects and is available to both adults and children. Other conditions that may be managed with salt therapy include asthma, bronchitis, colds and flu, sinus infections, COPD, cystic fibrosis, ear infections, sleeping problems, anxiety and fatigue.

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With the retirement of their beloved founding pastor, Rev. Ellen Sims, Open Table, in Mobile, joyfully welcomes their newly called pastor, Rev. Joshua Noah.

After graduating from the Alabama School of Math and Science, Noah completed an undergraduate degree in Theater Studies at Maryville College, in Tennessee, before he felt the call to ministry. He received his Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian education/youth ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary before pastoring his first church, Grace Presbyterian, in Crystal City, Missouri.

“I appreciate the unexpected journey that brought me back to Alabama and embrace Open Table’s emerging Christian theology,” Noah says. “I look forward to partnering with Open Table in making disciples for Christ, working towards the reconciliation and healing of the world and bringing the Reign of God into the here and now.”

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health briefs

Melatonin, a hormonal sleep aid that can be purchased for a few dollars at local pharmacies, appears to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 30 percent, report researchers from the Cleveland Clinic. Among African Americans, a group disproportionately impacted by the virus, the risk was reduced by 52 percent. For the study, published in PLOS Biology, researchers used artificial intelligence to compare the host genes and proteins of the novel coronavirus to those of 64 other diseases across a range of categories. They found 34 drugs for possible repurposing, then combed through 27,000 patient records to find which drugs had in fact lowered the risk of contracting the virus. “We’re excited about these results and to study that connection more, but large-scale observational studies and randomized controlled trials are essential to confirm what we’ve found here,” says lead researcher Feixiong Cheng.

In updated guidelines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental amalgam fillings may cause health problems for some high-risk groups because of mercury vapor leaks. Among those advised to avoid amalgams, which contain mercury, silver, copper and tin, are pregnant women; women that plan to become pregnant or are nursing; children, especially those under the age of 6; and those with kidney problems or preexisting neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. Over time, amalgams can release small amounts of mercury vapor, depending on how extensively people grind their teeth or chew gum and how old the filling is, studies show. It’s a more cautious tone for the FDA, which along with the American Dental Association, has long maintained that amalgams are safe, a finding disputed by health advocates. Mindful of health and aesthetics, patients are increasingly opting for tooth-colored resin composites. Nearly half of all U.S. dentists no longer use mercury, and its use is being legally phased out in more than a dozen countries.

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Use Glass Baby Bottles to Avoid Microplastic Particles Polypropylene baby bottles­—which comprise 82 percent of the global baby bottle market—release an “extraordinary” number of microplastic particles, reports a new study by Trinity College Dublin. In a study published in Nature Food, which covered 48 regions worldwide, researchers found that flexible plastic baby bottles release as many as 16.2 million particles per liter. “A study last year by the World Health Organization estimated adults would consume between 300 and 600 microplastics a day—our average values were on the order of a million or millions,” study co-author John Boland told The Guardian. He called for more studies to understand the implications, saying the researchers were “absolutely gobsmacked” by the numbers. The microplastics are released when heated liquid is used to sterilize the bottles and to dissolve powdered formula, and when the bottle is shaken to dissolve the powder. The higher the water temperature, the greater the release of particles. Polypropylene bottles have a “5” on the recycling symbol.

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Eat Chili Peppers to Live Longer Regular consumption of chili peppers can reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 26 percent krishnan/Unsplash.com and from cancer by 23 percent, suggests a review of 4,729 studies involving 570,000 people. Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic reported to the annual scientific session of the American Heart Association that frequent chili eaters also had a lower risk of dying from any cause by 25 percent compared to those that rarely or never ate the fruit. Because it was difficult to measure the type and amount of chili pepper eaten by the Americans, Italians, Chinese and Iranians in the study, no quantities were specified. Previous studies have found that chili pepper has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer and blood glucose-regulating effects due to capsaicin, its active ingredient.

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Take Propolis and Vitamins A, E and D for Respiratory Tract Infections Two new studies offer hope for dealing with the winter’s respiratory woes.

Propolis, the resin-like substance made by bees from plants to build their hives, has been used for centuries to heal wounds and treat colds. In a new study, researchers from Italy’s University of Naples Federico II gave either a propolis extract oral spray or a placebo three times a day to 122 people with mild upper respiratory tract infections. After three days, 83 percent of the patients in the propolis group enjoyed remission of all symptoms such as sore throat, hoarseness and throat swelling and redness, compared to 28 percent of the placebo group. The propolis reduced the duration of infection from five days to three days, two days less than the placebo.

A second study in Britain of 6,115 adults found that those with adequate intakes of vitamins A and E from diet and supplements had fewer respiratory complaints. People taking vitamin D as supplements, but not from their diet, also fared better at fending off such symptoms as breathlessness, bronchial trouble, viral pneumonia and throat infection.

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global briefs

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Outdoor Fun

A study from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University published in Nature predicts that hurricanes will remain stronger and persist longer after making landfall, causing greater and more widespread destruction, because of ocean waters heated by climate change. In the 1960s, hurricanes lost 75 percent of their energy in the first day after making landfall, but more recent hurricanes lost only about 50 percent of their energy in that same time.

Hurricanes feed off heat energy from the sea and rapidly lose strength once they reach land. Pinaki Chakraborty, a senior author of the study, and its lead author, Ph.D. student Lin Li, analyzed data on storms that made landfall after forming in the North Atlantic between 1967 and 2018.

They found that how slowly the storms weakened closely matched changes in sea surface temperatures during the same period. From computer simulations of hurricanes, they discovered that hotter temperatures allowed the hurricanes to hold on to more moisture, which they could continue to use as a source of heat energy once they reached land.

At the University of Helsinki, in Finland, a new project recorded in the journal Science Advances found that switching a child’s playground from gravel to natural forest floor could foster a better immune system within a month by exposing them to a greater variety of skin and gut bacteria. The researchers studied 75 children between 3 and 5 years of age at 10 daycare centers in two Finnish cities to see how a change in their playing environment altered their skin and gut microbiota, as well as immune markers in their blood.

Four centers turned their gravel playgrounds into fields of forest floor, soil and grasses, while three already had that setting. Three others kept their existing gravel playground. One month after the changes were made, scientists collected samples of skin, blood and feces from the children. In just a few weeks, microbiota of the children at the renovated daycare centers quickly shifted to become more like the microbiomes of children that attended centers that already had more natural play surfaces. The children at the renovated daycare centers developed a higher ratio of the anti-inflammatory proteins to proinflammatory proteins in their blood, indicating that their immune systems were in better shape.

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Childhood Immunity Enhanced

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Europe Tightens Methane Emission Monitoring, But U.S. Does Not

The United Nations reported that atmospheric levels of the greenhouse gas methane reached a record high, and 62 oil and gas companies acting as the Climate and Clean Air Coalition’s Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) have adopted a new framework to report methane emissions. None of the participating oil and gas companies in the OGMP are in the United States. The initiative, managed by the U.N. Environment Programme, asks companies to report methane emissions from both core operations and joint ventures.

The OGMP represents about 30 percent of global oil and gas production and seeks to deliver a 45 percent reduction in the oil and gas industry’s methane emissions by 2025.

Approximately 60 percent of methane emitted into the atmosphere comes from manmade sources such as fossil fuels, landfills, biomass burning and agriculture. For the first time, companies are committing to regularly measure their methane emissions using strict, science-based standards, as opposed to engineering estimates, which have historically understated emissions. This newly adopted method involves field measurements and ongoing monitoring with drones and satellites.

Researchers at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, estimate people that drink bottled water ingest an additional 90,000 microplastic particles annually compared to 4,000 microplastics for those that drink only tap water. Food is contaminated with plastic as well, which we also ingest. The researchers took data from 26 studies that measured plastic in salt, beer, sugar, fish, shellfish, water and urban air, and combined it with U.S. dietary guidelines to calculate how many particles people likely consumed annually. The results are 50,000 particles per year for adults and 40,000 for children. When inhalation is included, the estimate rises to between 74,000 and 121,000 particles per year for adults. Even these figures are likely underestimated, because the foods in the studies make up only 15 percent of the typical American caloric intake.

The particles’ effect on the human body is not yet understood. Another study revealed that some plastic is expelled from the body in feces. But there is also evidence that it gets absorbed, and that the tiniest particles can enter the bloodstream and lymphatic system, which could affect immune response and aid transmission of toxic chemicals. victoria strukovskay/Unsplash.com

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SHOES OFF! Keep Germs Outside It may take some getting used to, and some friends may think it odd, but banning shoes in the house is a good idea. Research has shown that when we’re out and about, our shoes come into direct contact with a variety of microbes, including viruses and bacteria. If we walk around our homes in these same shoes without disinfecting them first, we can track in some of those germs and spread them throughout our living spaces.

Pollen and mold can also come into the house on shoes. Upping the gross factor, think about picking up fecal matter left by pets on lawns, driveways and sidewalks, as well as the human kind from public restroom floors.

Keeping the indoor sanctuary as clean as possible should be job number one, especially if one or more people in the house are allergy sufferers, immunocompromised individuals or small children that play on the floor and regularly stick things into their mouths.

Organisms survive longer in carpets, which are harder to clean and disinfect than hard floors, but the easiest solution is to leave shoes by the front door. Setting up a seat and shoe storage area at the entrance makes the transition much easier.

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Designate one or two pairs as indoor shoes—they could be slippers or comfy loafers that never go outdoors. Socks or good-old-fashioned bare feet are also options. Some people swear by antimicrobial doormats, wiping their feet two or more times on the treated mat before crossing the threshold.

Periodically cleaning shoes is a good idea, too.

The first step is to check the shoe manufacturer’s instructions. Some shoes, like canvas sneakers, can be placed in the washing machine and air dried.

Most rubber or leather soles can be scrubbed with soapy water using an old toothbrush or a washcloth.

Avoid detergents or cleaners with bleach unless the shoes are white. Thoroughly rinse off the soap to avoid making the shoes slippery.

Asking guests to remove their shoes before entering the abode may feel awkward. Be kind and gentle when making the request, explaining that it will help preserve the family’s health. And if they seem uncomfortable, be flexible. When hosting a gathering, it may be wise to give invitees advance warning of the no-shoe preference so that they can bring slippers or socks. A proactive host might even have fresh socks or house shoes available for guests.

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SEEKING FAIRNESS THROUGH FOOD JUSTICE Alabamians Address the Injustices and Shortfalls of Mainstream Environmentalism

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Marian Mwenja’s passion for fairness began at a young age: “My mom tells me that as a child, even when I was the one getting the good end of the deal, I would get upset if something wasn’t fair for everyone.”

The Birmingham native participated in social justice initiatives as a high schooler and discovered a deep connection to environmental justice at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, when a professor argued that social justice issues can almost always be connected to land issues.

“This concept of environmental justice really made my soul light up—I can do something to protect this beautiful Earth that I love so dearly while also tending to this ache I have for all the harm and violence that is happening to people all the time,” says Mwenja. Believing that environmental destruction is rooted in the control and oppression of certain groups of people, Mwenja can’t fathom talking about climate crisis without talking about anti-Blackness and colonialism.

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THE CULTURAL COST OF ENVIRONMENTALISM Indigenous people see themselves as a part of the natural world, acknowledging that when the land suffers, they suffer.

When colonization occurred and native people were stripped from their connection with the land—a connection that fostered the health of people and the planet—the mentality shifted to one that separates humans from their natural world. Instead of a mutual relationship with nature, humans see themselves more as having power and control over all that surrounds them.

“Indigenous genocide and the enslavement of Africans laid the framework and continue to fuel the environmental crisis we are currently facing. Any work around ecological protection or regeneration that does not also include the protection and restoration and regeneration of people and cultures connected to that land, is violent and ineffective because you’re not actually looking at the entire problem,” Mwenja explains.

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left: Susan Diane Mitchell, founder of Dynamite Hill-Smithfield Community Land Trust, with two of her children; center: Marian Mwenja, Justice Fellow at Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network; The recycling movement serves as an example. Although the green bins appear to reduce an individual’s waste stream while making them feel good about their eco-action, the recycling industry generates a significant amount of waste that contaminates the air and water of communities of color. Those communities, according to environmental justice researcher Dr. Robert D. Bullard, at Texas Southern University, “have been considered to be throw-away communities; therefore, their land [is most often] used for garbage dumps, waste transfer stations, incinerators, dirty materials recovery facilities and other waste disposal infrastructure.”

“Instead of questioning why we need the products in the first place, we are still

producing unnecessary waste and still consuming thoughtlessly as we steal the life and health of Black and brown people across the globe,” says Mwenja.

TAKING ACTION WITH LOCAL FOOD JUSTICE INITIATIVES As the Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network’s (ASAN) first Justice Fellow, Mwenja has discovered food justice as an avenue to address the interconnected crises of climate change and racism. The position was created to coordinate the formation of a justice committee within the organization, and to strengthen ASAN’s partnerships with Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) led organizations doing food justice and food sovereignty work around the state and Southeast region.

fostering connections with existing food justice initiatives in the region.

As one of the first steps, the committee is exploring how reparations can be distributed to BIPOC members of their network. “It feels really good, but also scary because it’s such a complex idea. But who else is going to do this work? We feel an obligation to experiment and see what’s possible in Alabama—this place that people write off all the time,” says Mwenja, who notes they’re also planning political education events so they can thoughtfully inform members who are unsure of why they are taking this initiative.

The justice committee is also interested in supporting mutual aid projects such as Fountain Heights Farm, which is distributing nutritious food to hundreds of Birmingham families through the pandemic as a part of

It feels really good, but also scary because it’s such a complex idea. But who else is going to do this work? We feel an obligation to experiment and see what’s possible in Alabama, this place that people write off all the time. ~Marion Mwenja As a grassroots network of farmers, consumers and agriculture-related organizations committed to sustainable agriculture in Alabama, ASAN’s mission is to deepen relationships between the people of Alabama, the food we eat and the place we live. Founded in 2001, they foster personal connections between growers, eaters, institutions and businesses to promote a resilient and thriving agricultural system.

A resilient agricultural system is also a just one, and ASAN believes inequity and exploitation in any form, from producer to consumer, are threats to sustainability. All laborers within the food system must be justly compensated and treated with dignity, and the historic and modern racism and sexism that pervades current agricultural institutions and practices should be specifically addressed.

Within the food system, ASAN is committed to amplifying the voices of the marginalized, while creating and distributing resources to lessen barriers to ownership and to promote wider participation. Mwenja is leading the justice committee’s efforts to develop and research projects that can better serve Black and indigenous farmers while

the #WeAllEat Food Cooperative. Since 2017 the organization has been creating high yield urban farms on abandoned and tax delinquent lots to provide healthy fresh foods to community members on a sliding scale. The Dynamite HillSmithfield Community Land Trust is another

example—a land trust, centered in a historic African American community, committed to permanently affordable housing and using regenerative agriculture to feed people.

“So much mutual aid is already happening in the area and ASAN is trying to fortify those organizations that already exist, instead of trying to create something new,” says Mwenja.

COOPERATION FUELS THE IMPACT OF SMALL STEPS FORWARD Mwenja is adamant that collectivism, not individualism, is going to get us through this.

“We’ve got to help each other—everyone has something to give and everyone has something they need. When we all work together, we can meet those needs.”

An intentional mindset is imperative for not feeling daunted by the scale of environmental destruction and inequality that surrounds us.

The 24-hour news streams and social media feeds tend to highlight the trauma and catastrophes of society. “It makes you feel like you don’t have any agency, but in order for things to grow, they have to first come to be,” says Mwenja, optimistically.

“If we get this thing right even on a small scale, I believe in its ability to grow in a way we can’t imagine, in a way that’s not linear,” Mwenja says. “If we do our part and trust that others are doing the same thing, something’s going to sprout. We got this.”

To learn more about the Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network, visit ASANOnline.org.

DIVERSE CONVERSATIONS: Local Stories Amplify All Voices Last July, the Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi edition of Natural Awakenings launched Diverse Conversations, a new monthly department that provides interracial and multicultural dialogue to foster diversity, empathy and inclusion of all people. As a publication dedicated to wellness, we believe diverse communities are healthy communities.

Topics of previous articles include local women of color who are inspiring positive change, yoga teachers fostering diversity on the mat, locals addressing race with younger generations, the

history of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, unique holiday traditions, Fairhope’s diverse history and hope for change and how plant-based nutrition can help narrow disparities.

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Some of us are affected in more subtle ways. Perhaps we’re noticing slowmoving changes around us, like the gradual loss of bees or a disappearance of trees, and we develop a sense of loss the philosopher Glenn Albrecht coined “solastalgia”, which plays on the concept of nostalgia—a longing for a time or place we can’t go back to.

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Or, we’re standing in front of a package of blueberries at the grocery store feeling confusion and ambivalence. A desire to be healthy and adopt a sustainable, vegetarian lifestyle is playing tug-of-war with the fact that these blueberries were flown in from South America, are wrapped in plastic and were grown in a monoculture that depletes the soil. It’s hard to know whether to eat or boycott them. “The greater this dissonance grows, the more likely we’ll tell ourselves that the problems are too big.

We decide that we can’t make a difference, so why try? We check out,” says integrative psychotherapist Leslie Davenport, author of Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change.

CLIMATE ANXIETY Navigating Our Emotions as the Planet Changes

by Sandra Yeyati

Following a record-breaking hurricane season, out-of-control wildfires and a deadly prolonged pandemic, many of us are anxious and fearful, prompted by the growing realization of being in a state of environmental insecurity. These inklings of impending doom are nothing new for members of the youth climate movement—kids in their teens or younger—succumbing to hopelessness, anger and rage as they learn the science and watch leaders do nothing to address it.

Hardest hit are “marginalized communities, including indigenous people, climate refugees, farmers struggling with drought and communities of color, who disproportionately suffer from the health effects of polluting industries,” says Jennifer Atkinson, associate professor of environmental studies at the University of Washington-Bothell.

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The first step to alleviate this anguish is to validate and normalize the dark feelings.

“It’s important to remember that there’s nothing wrong with you. What’s happening is actually painful and difficult; there’s a lot of loss involved. Eco-anxiety is a natural response to having your heart and mind open, being an attentive and caring person, if you tune in to what’s happening in the world,” says Davenport, adding that good self-care, including mindfulness practices, will expand our tolerance for dealing with tough times.

Another powerful antidote can be found in community, according to Sarah Jaquette Ray, associate professor of environmental studies at Humboldt State University, in Arcata, California, and author of A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet. “People feel like they can’t impact the world because they’re only one person. But when they start to shift the lens toward the collective, it allows them to realize that the positive things that are happening in the world are actually happening at scale, and it allows them to feel like they’re part of some larger purpose,” says Ray. As we accept climate-related anxiety and seek the company of like-minded people to affect change, surprisingly positive

emotions will arise, including joy, laughter, dancing and camaraderie at street protests. “Those positive feelings help us process grief and anger, engage us in the work long term and help us maintain the stamina we need for sustained work,” Ray says.

“Think of climate anxiety as a kind of superpower, a signal that goes off to tell us something’s wrong and needs to be addressed,” says Atkinson, the creator and host of the climate-anxiety podcast Facing It. She points to grief as a compelling motivator. “You can’t feel grief without love,” she explains. “Grief is an expression of compassion and connection to others and to the pain we feel when those lives are destroyed. Love is far more powerful in motivating us to fight than any other affect.

There’s no limit to the lengths we’ll go to protect what we love.”

We are only limited by a lack of ecological imagination, Davenport proposes. “Our contemporary Western culture emphasizes the rational, cognitive way of thinking, which is linear and analytical. But another part of the brain—the imaginative, creative and intuitive part—views the world synergistically and holistically. If we open up to this ecological imagination, we can have a visceral knowing of interconnectedness, making it simpler to act in a way that’s beneficial to all of us.”

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While food fads are constantly changing, the basics of a heart-healthy diet have not, says Cheryl Strachan, a registered dietitian in Calgary, Canada, and founder of SweetSpotNutrition.ca. Strachan notes the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet has been used to help lower blood pressure and with other heart disease risk factors since its development in the 1990s. The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans and low-fat dairy foods. While it includes lean meat, fish and poultry, it limits sugary foods and fatty meats.

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by April Thompson

Hypertension affects nearly half of all Americans, increasing the risk for heart disease and stroke, the leading cause of death. We can help mitigate that risk and have a healthy “change of heart” by revamping our diets.

The Mediterranean diet, says Strachan, is another proven regimen for heart health, citing a five-year Spanish study in The New England Journal of Medicine that found the incidence of cardiovascular events was 30 percent lower among participants on this diet, supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts, compared to those assigned a reduced-fat diet.

A Mediterranean diet doesn’t necessarily mean eating dishes specific to that region. “It’s the type of foods that matters: a largely plant-based diet focused on whole grains such as the bulgur in tabouli, legumes, nuts, seeds, olive oil and some animal products like fish, poultry and dairy,” says Strachan.

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Michael Greger, a Seattle physician and author of the bestseller How Not to Die, disagrees that meat-based proteins have a place in a heart-healthy diet. “Only one way of eating has ever been proven to reverse heart disease in the majority of patients: a diet centered around wholeplant foods,” says Greger, adding that the most critical risk factor is elevated LDL cholesterol. “To drastically reduce LDL cholesterol levels, we need to drastically reduce our intake of trans fat, which comes from processed foods and naturally from meat and dairy; saturated fat, found mainly in animal products and junk foods; and playing a lesser role, dietary cholesterol, found exclusively in animal-derived foods, especially eggs.”

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Michelle Routhenstein, a preventive cardiology dietitian and owner of Entirely Nourished, a nutrition counseling practice in New York City, likes to meet clients where they are rather than trying to force a drastic switch they can’t maintain. “Often, people get very broad advice, like ‘Adopt a plant-based diet,’ but when it comes to the

heart, you have to find a way of eating you can commit to long term. I start by asking what foods bring them joy, as well as their food dislikes, history and culture.”

NUTRIENTS FOR HEART HEALTH Potassium is a key mineral for heart health, as it can help the body remove excess sodium, lower blood pressure and improve blood flow and blood vessel health.

Yet research shows less than 2 percent of Americans get enough. Beans, sweet potatoes, lentils, beets and avocados are among many potassium-rich foods with multiple heart benefits.

There is a growing awareness of the importance of inflammation-fighting omega-3 fatty acids, particularly in fish like wild salmon, arctic char and sardines. Routhenstein also advocates omega-9 fatty acids such as in tahini and avocado. Omega-9s have been shown to help increase HDL “good” cholesterol and decrease LDL “bad” cholesterol while protecting blood vessel health.

Heart attacks often seem to occur suddenly simply because the damage happens gradually and quietly, warns Routhenstein.

“Heart disease is progressive, so over time a poor lifestyle and diet can damage blood vessels and accelerate hardening of the arteries that lead to heart attacks,” she warns. “Some damage may not be entirely reversible, but it’s never too late to optimize heart functioning.”

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Quinoa, Edamame and Carrot Salad with Ginger-Sesame Dressing Edamame are whole, young, green soybeans that are mildly grassy in flavor. They have about five times the folate—a highly important cardiovascular nutrient—of mature soybeans. Edamame’s flavors pair well with fluffy quinoa, crunchy cabbage and carrot slaw, and combine seamlessly with the spicy, toasty notes of the ginger-sesame dressing.

Yield: 2 servings ½ cup quinoa 1 cup water 1 cup edamame, frozen 2 Tbsp ginger-sesame dressing 1 cup shredded carrots 2 cups shredded cabbage

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For Routhenstein, an optimal diet for the heart includes a healthy balance of good fats, lean protein and the complex carbs that are important sources of fiber. “Research has shown that every additional 10 grams of fiber per day can decrease the risk of coronary heart disease by as much as 25 percent,” by helping the body remove excess cholesterol, says the dietitian and author of The Truly Easy HeartHealthy Cookbook: Fuss-Free, Flavorful, Low-Sodium Meals. While fatty foods are sometimes scapegoated for poor health, unsaturated fats are “really good for blood vessel health,” she adds.

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In a small pot, bring the quinoa and water to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover and simmer for 8 minutes.

Add the edamame to the pot and cook for an additional four minutes, until the water in the quinoa pot has been absorbed and the edamame is tender.

In a medium-size bowl, combine the quinoa and edamame with the dressing, shredded carrots and shredded cabbage and serve.

Tip: There are three ways to make this easier: batch-cook the quinoa; thaw, cook and shell the edamame and keep overnight in the refrigerator; and buy prepackaged slaw. Just assemble.

Ginger-Sesame Dressing Typical sesame dressing is high in sodium from the soy sauce; even the low-sodium varieties are high in salt. This dressing is well-balanced, low in sodium and adds flair to just about any dish. Toasted sesame oil is aromatically pleasing and adds immediate flavor that is balanced by tangy rice vinegar, zesty ginger and crunchy sesame seeds.

2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 tsp rice vinegar

2 tsp fresh grated ginger 2 tsp unsalted sesame seeds

In a small bowl, mix the sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger and sesame seeds until well combined. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.

Flavor tip: For added heat, add ½ teaspoon of hot sauce and 1 teaspoon of lime juice to balance it out.

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Blueberry and Pumpkin Seed Yogurt Bark This dessert is for lovers of froyo, ice cream or frozen treats. Plain yogurt is blended with refreshing mint, sweet blueberries and a hint of honey­—all topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds. This bark can also be an easy breakfast alternative that balances high-quality protein, dietary fiber and heart-healthy fats. Eat this delicious snack in a bowl to catch the yogurt bark liquid goodness as it melts. Add a drizzle of dark chocolate for extra decadence.

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Yield: 6 servings 2 cups nonfat plain yogurt 1¼ cups blueberries, divided 1 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh mint 1 tsp honey ¼ cup raw, unsalted, pumpkin seeds

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, making sure the edges are covered. In a medium-size bowl for a food processor, combine the yogurt, 1 cup of blueberries, the mint and honey. Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Using a rubber spatula, evenly spread the yogurt mixture over the parchment paper. Evenly add the remaining blueberries along with the pumpkin seeds on top of the yogurt mixture.

Freeze for 2 to 4 hours until the bark is fully frozen. The best way to check is to poke the middle of the pan with a fork to see if it has hardened. Once fully frozen, the edges should easily lift, as well.

Break the bark up into 12 pieces and freeze in an overnight container or a freezer-safe, zip-top bag for up to one month.

Lentil, Raisin and Pecan-Stuffed Acorn Squash This meal fills up a home with the smell of warm, sweet cinnamon and is accompanied by a toasted mixture of flavorful lentils, sweet and fruity raisins and buttery pecan pieces. It tastes like dessert, but is well-balanced with lean proteins from the lentils, complex carbohydrates from the squash and heart-healthy fats from the pecans to keep one satisfied and properly nourished.

1 large acorn squash 2¼ tsp ground cinnamon, divided 1 cup low-sodium canned, cooked lentils, drained and rinsed ¼ cup pecan pieces ¼ cup raisins Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon of cinnamon on the inside of each squash section and place them flesh-side-down on the baking sheet. Cook for 30 minutes until fork-tender and lightly golden brown.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix the lentils, pecans, raisins and the remaining 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Scoop evenly into the inside of each squash and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the pecans and the top of the lentil mixture are lightly golden. Once ready, place half an acorn squash on each plate and serve. This can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Make-it-easier tip: Reduce cooking time by cutting the acorn squash in half, placing it in a microwave-safe dish and microwaving it covered on high for about 10 to 12 minutes until tender. Add the squash to the oven and continue with earlier step for a crispy finish.

Source: The Truly Easy Heart-Healthy Cookbook by Michelle Routhenstein.

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House Blessings for Clearing and Protecting Spaces

by Marlaina Donato Moving into a house, office or any new space prompts us to envision bright days ahead filled with hope and joy. Perhaps this is why, from first-century Christians praying to dissuade evil influences to the Mayans smudging herbs to welcome positive energy, the act of blessing a house is such a time-honored tradition.

Whether held in private or with a group of kindred souls, with or without religious elements, blessing a new dwelling takes the concept of housewarming to a sacred level. A house blessing can temper the hair-pulling stresses of a move and be a wonderful way to restore harmony after life gives us a jolt, be it a job loss, a broken relationship, a loved one’s passing or an illness. Simple gestures of intention, sprinkled with some beauty, enable us to claim our space and sow a new beginning.

Arranging seasonal blooms in jewel-toned vases, scattering fresh rose petals over the threshold or misting the air with ethereal scents consecrates what might otherwise seem mundane. Singing a favorite song, whispering a spontaneous prayer or reciting a Buddhist chant during the flurry of unpacking invites calm and attracts benevolent influences. Pungent smudges of dried, white sage, sweetgrass, pine or

lilac flowers help dissolve unpleasant memories and energetic imprints from the past.

Honoring the four elements of earth, air, fire and water can create balance and celebrate ancient customs.

Adding one or more essential oils to a spray bottle filled with distilled water or culinary rose water is an easy way to mist the air and the space inside drawers, closets and cupboards before filling or refilling them.

Hanging fresh evergreens, leafy branches or tufts of blossoms over doorways evokes what 10th-century mystic and healer Hildegard of Bingen called veriditas—the greening energy of the Earth. Employing a crystal or Tibetan singing bowl, beating a shamanic drum or playing an instrument in select rooms can charge the atmosphere with fiery hope. Opening windows, even briefly during cooler seasons, invites in the fresh air of possibility.

Stepping into a new life—or revitalizing an existing one—is one of the most beautiful acts of caring for soul and self. Blessing our spaces is also an expression of gratitude, something that can make any life wonderful.

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VEGGIE TRICKS How to Get Kids to Eat Better

by Ronica O’Hara

It’s the rare parent that doesn’t have to plead and plot to get a child to eat vegetables. That’s not surprising; almost no one is born with a natural hankering for broccoli, and being wary of strange new foods may be hardwired in us so we can survive as a species. Happily, clever workarounds can help move a child past exclaiming, “Yuck!” as these parenting bloggers, nutritionists and other grown-ups have learned in the veggies-are-good-for-you trenches.

SERVE SMOOTHIES. “The combinations are endless. Pack it full of spinach, kale, frozen zucchini or cauliflower. Then add a frozen banana or other fruit, plus your milk of choice (like cashew milk) then blend. Bam! You have a naturally sweetened, veggiefilled, delicious drink for your child, and they don’t even know they’re drinking their vegetables,” writes Emily Lesh, at ExperiencedMommy.com.

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USE SPRINKLES. “Everyone loves sprinkles! You can use chia seeds, microplaned broccoli head, flaxseed, grated carrots or even frozen yogurt dots.

It transforms the food into something much more exciting,” writes Danielle Zold, at PickyEatingDietitian.com.

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ROTATE FAMILY CHOICES. “Everyone in the family gets to choose one meal on one night of the week. We all commit to eating whatever the family member has chosen.

This has helped our kids to try meals that aren’t on their favorite list, as they know that they’ll get their turn to choose soon,” writes Sophia Nomicos, at MasAndPas.com.

TEMPT THEM. “When I’m making dinner, I like to have carrots or cucumbers available on the counter. They always come in

Take something kids already like and make it with healthier ingredients.

For example, if your kid loves meatballs, start by making them homemade, then adding in healthy things like frozen chopped spinach. ~ Stephanie Rapone

GET THEM COOKING. “My kids love to help in the kitchen, and I have found that they are much more likely to try foods that they have helped to cook. We made our cranberries from scratch for Thanksgiving. My kids loved watching the cranberries boil and pop in the pot and seeing

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them change colors as they cooked. When dinnertime came, they were excited to try the cranberries, and my daughter ended up loving them!” writes Sarah Miller, at HomeSchooling4Him.com.

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to try to get snacks and if they see those, they will ‘sneak them away’ to eat them, since I tell them no more snacks or food til dinner,” writes Heather Hoke, at EmbracingChaosWithLove.com.

REWARD MULTIPLE AT TEMPTS.

“Just because a kid hates a veggie the first 10 times you offer it doesn’t mean they’ll hate it forever. I try to make it fun by having kids track veggies they’ve tried and the number of times they’ve tried them with stickers on a veggie discovery table, which means even foods they dislike feel rewarding to try,” writes Jess Dang, at CookSmarts.com.

something, he is much more likely to eat it if I tell him its benefits. For example, I told him, ‘When you eat carrots, they make your eyes stronger, and they help you see in the dark.’ He loves to eat carrots now.

He says, ‘Now I will be able to see in the dark!’ I am learning a lot this way, too.

We Google the benefits of food at least once a day,” writes Elizabeth Manly, at DiscoveryPlayShop.com.

BE SNEAKY. “Take something kids already like and make it with healthier ingredients.

For example, if your kid loves meatballs, start by making them homemade, then adding in healthy things like frozen chopped spinach. I’ll grate zucchini and carrots and put them in about any pasta, meatloaf, burgers. I used to think sneaking in veggies was a bad thing, but honestly, it’s been great for our family,” writes Stephanie Rapone, at PantryToPlate.net.

REINFORCE. “Explain that when a child feels good, she can attribute it to eating healthy. For example, if we managed to get our daughter to eat an apple—her favorite fruit that she now eats every day—I would say, ‘Wow, you sure ran around a lot at the playground. That apple you ate gave you a lot of energy,’” writes Kirsten Schuder, author of Schooling Your Kids Through a Pandemic.

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PUTTING ON AN APRON HELPS. A study of Canadian fifth-graders in 151 schools found that those that helped with meal prep and cooking were more likely to eat vegetables and fruit.

GIVING KIDS A CHOICE WORKS. Australian kids that were offered a choice of broccoli, cauliflower or green beans for five weeks ate twice as many veggies as children offered only one vegetable.

THINKING A FOOD IS RARE MAKES IT SPECIAL. In a recent study, 5-yearolds that were told there weren’t many more carrots than were on a plate ate 50 percent more carrots; 96 percent of those kids rated the carrots as yummy, compared to 67 percent in a no-limit carrot control group.

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by Marlaina Donato An estimated 75 million American adults have blood pressure high enough to require management, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For people with hypertension, tempering stress responses and limiting consumption of sodium, caffeine, alcohol and sugar can make a difference. Fortifying these lifestyle changes with aerobic exercise, yoga and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can also help prevent and manage worrisome blood pressure readings.

Integrative cardiologist Jack Wolfson, in Paradise Valley, Arizona, points out that the development of hypertension is multicausal. “We are not genetically programmed to develop high blood pressure. Studies over the last 50 years confirm that physically active people have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure. For those with high blood pressure or people with a condition known as pre-hypertension, there is a blood pressure-lowering effect of physical activity.”

Aside from the value of strength training, walking, cycling and jogging, the Mayo Clinic recommends everyday movement in the form of household chores such as raking leaves, tending a garden or pushing a lawnmower. Cross-country skiing, skating and swimming also pack an aerobic punch. Experts agree that an active lifestyle strengthens the heart, demanding less systemic effort to pump blood, and healthier blood pressure is a result.

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Lifestyle Emphasis, Targeted Fitness “It’s been fascinating to watch clients come in extremely anxious about their high blood pressure number. A few months after consistent training and maintaining a healthier diet, there is a significant change within the body,” says Los Angeles fitness trainer Dominic Kennedy, creator of the new wellness app Dominic Effect. Kennedy recommends beginning with a brisk walk outside or on the treadmill and according to comfort level, bumping up the time each day. He underscores weights for those ready for strength training. “For many of my clients with high blood pressure, I superset their exercises so their heart rate is pumping. You will be surprised how aerobic weight training can be.”

Wolfson testifies to the benefits of HIIT, which alternates short periods of intense aerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods. “I recommend my patients get 30 minutes of HIIT four to five times per week. The design of a HIIT program must meet the person where they are at in their level of fitness. Whatever physical activity you choose, try to do it outside,” he says.

“This way, we get the synergistic benefits of exercise and sunshine to lower your blood pressure. I’ve always told people that there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.”

For Grossman, there is no such thing as too much yoga, but she recommends not getting overwhelmed with the commitment and having professional guidance for pranayama, or breathwork. “Do what you can. A practice does not have to be a full class, especially in restorative yoga. If you can commit to 20 minutes a day, you will see results, if you are consistent.”

Kennedy underscores that investment pays off. “Many clients have come to me months later when they are in a more normal range and say, ‘We wish we would have started this sooner in life,’ but it’s never too late to start a fitness program.

A good personal trainer or coach will help you do it in a safe way and get your body back in shape and healthy.”

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Research published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology in 2018 shows that yoga, breathwork and stretching all positively impact blood pressure, with the greatest improvements evident from yoga and deep breathing.

“Yoga, no matter the type, is known to promote a sense of calm in the body and mind.

A regular practice will help to reduce the effects that stress causes. It may or may not be the only step necessary,” says New York City yoga instructor Gail Grossman, author of Restorative Yoga for Life. She emphasizes personal preferences and staying within your comfort zone, noting, “If you feel stressed because it’s difficult, it won’t benefit you. I personally think restorative yoga, breathwork and meditation are the best practices for high blood pressure.”

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For healing arts practitioner Evelyn Hall, in Santa Cruz, California, mindfulness is a lifestyle choice. “When my mind runs off into the future, it can create not only anxiety because I fear the unknown, but also worry about all the ‘what ifs’. When I find myself lost in the past, it can bring me sadness and regret. I have learned from mindfulness that these are just mental habits.”

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Cara Bradley, a mental fitness coach in Philadelphia and author of On the Verge: Wake Up, Show Up and Shine, says, “To be mindful is to show up to experience the moment as it is, with all your senses—when we eat, when we walk, whatever we are doing.”

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IMMERSION IN THE MOMENT Mindfulness—cultivating present-moment awareness by noticing body sensations, thoughts and details in our environment—not only makes life more enjoyable, but enables us to acknowledge life experiences and emotions without aversion and judgement. Mindfulness techniques are now being used in psychotherapy for insomnia, eating disorders and addictions. Physiological benefits are also significant. Harvard Health Publishing, referencing the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, highlights mindfulness for cardiovascular and gastrointestinal conditions, as well as clinical depression.

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While mindfulness can be the simple act of noticing the geometric design of a flower or the variety of tastes on a dinner plate, meditation brings awareness to the deepest levels of consciousness through a variety of focused techniques, including breathwork, chanting, visualization or gazing at a candle flame.

Contrary to common assumption, meditation need not be associated with religious structure. Neuroscientist Tony Nader, who heads the global Transcendental Meditation (TM) organization in 100 countries, underscores, “When you say meditation, there are numerous kinds of meditation with different origins. It can’t be assumed that just because meditation involves the mind that it involves dogma, or that meditation is religious because it has its roots from the Eastern traditions.

Over time, some traditions integrated aspects of these ancient techniques into their own religions, yet not all meditations are religious.”

Meditation can bring us into the eye of the storm. “The ocean is a great analogy for understanding different approaches to meditation. Just as the ocean can be turbulent on the surface with innumerable waves and quiet at its depth, so, too, the mind is active on the surface with innumerable thoughts, but it is also naturally, profoundly quiet, deep within.”

TM, taught in personal, one-to-one instruction by a certified instructor, is one of the most thoroughly studied approaches and does not involve breathwork or repetition of chants. “There are 600 scientific research studies about the effectiveness of

Just as the ocean can be turbulent on the surface with innumerable waves and quiet at its depth, so, too, the mind is active on the surface with innumerable thoughts, but it is also naturally, profoundly quiet, deep within. ~ Tony Nader the Transcendental Meditation technique to develop the full brain—actually, the full potential of the human nervous system,” says Nader.

Today, meditation has moved into the mainstream, with more than 2,500 digital apps offering quick, convenient access to every type and tradition. With names like Calm and Headspace, they were downloaded by more than 52 million first-time users in 2019—and that was before the anxiety-inducing pandemic. Most can be easily customized: InsightTimer, for example, offers 45,000 free meditations that can be sorted by need, duration or style.

By practicing meditation, mindfulness is also cultivated. “You can think of it as a

workout for your mind, a way of becoming familiar with our mind and training our mind,” says Bradley.

Meditation can simply help to lower blood pressure or boost memory, yet it can bring mindfulness to a more spiritual level. “In a meditative state, I can feel how everything around me is alive and communicating with their own tongue and song,” says Hall. “I feel peace, no longer lost in wishing, praying or pleading that things be different. I am free from the burden of having to do something.”

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People think rabbits are quiet carrotmunchers, but they’re much more. Like many other small furry mammals, pet rabbits are expressive, intelligent and enjoy spending time with their humans.

Shana Cobin, a veterinary technician from Foster, Rhode Island, points out that just like dogs and cats, each rabbit is unique.

Having had four house bunnies at different times, Cobin enjoyed getting to know each one. “They can be quite entertaining with their playful antics. My first rabbit, Koko, would come to me and lick my face,” says Cobin. “She also made a purring sound for me, which they actually make by grinding their teeth.”

intense need to chew, can wreak havoc on cords and other items within reach.

“They always have to chew to keep their teeth filed down, but that’s why you give them appropriate things to chew.” Ferrets, members of the weasel family, are also intelligent, and like rabbits, can be trained to use a litter box.

is extremely important,” advises Cobin. “A bunny’s primary diet should be hay, which helps grind down their teeth and is good for their digestion. Dark, leafy greens are also good.” As for carrots, Cobin says half of one is the most one rabbit should have in a day.

There is more to consider. “People need to think beyond the cute fluff ball,” says Jennifer Miller, a former volunteer with the Animal Humane Society in Minnesota.

“Small animal cages need regular cleaning, and ferrets have a natural musky odor to begin with. People start out wanting the cuteness, then they get tired of the work and get tired of the smell. Surrendered animals can be difficult to rehome.”

Before adopting a small animal, it’s wise to research the species’ specific care requirements and other information at HumaneSociety.org.

BUYER BEWARE Just because small animals seem simpler to care for, it should be noted that their health depends on specific diets, bedding, housing, exercise and grooming. Rabbits, for example, have delicate digestive systems. “Feeding the right diet

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For first-time pet owners, veterinarians often recommend pets smaller than dogs or cats. These can include a variety of rodents such as hamsters, gerbils, rats and mice, although guinea pigs usually top the list for their general durability, especially with children. Smaller pets can be the furry friend that a family may long for without posing the long-term commitment and higher care costs of a dog or cat.

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Annual veterinary checkups are something else to plan for, because many animals hide illness symptoms as a survival instinct.

Having a small-animal veterinarian in place is important in case emergency care is required. “Zoological companion patients are unique and delicate. Their anatomy, physiology and behavior is vastly different from dogs and cats, yet they require the same or more expertise and care,” says veterinarian Scharlet Kelly, medical director at the VCA Acacia Animal Hospital and Pet Resort, in Escondido, California.

HEALTH HELPERS In 2019, the journal Aging & Mental Health published a survey that concluded pets benefit older adults by “providing companionship, giving a sense of purpose and meaning, reducing loneliness and increasing socialisation.”

According to Jeremy Barron, M.D., medical director of the Beacham Center for Geriatric Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, in Baltimore, “Owning a pet provides an amazing array of health benefits.” Indeed, numerous studies have shown that petting an animal can lower blood pressure and heart rate, soothe PTSD, decrease stress hormones and boost serotonin. Simply put, petting animals is not only good for people, it feels good, too.

“Love can come in small packages,” says Liz Warner, a retired teacher in Richmond, Virginia, who adopted Laverne and Shirley, two Peruvian guinea pigs, to keep her company during the isolation of the pandemic. “I enjoy brushing their long coats and giving them their necessary haircuts. When I hold them, they kind of purr. It’s comforting.”

Cobin agrees that pets provide comfort and add joy to the home. “Bunnies do this thing called a binky. My most recent rabbit, Vivian Bucket, would just be hopping around and then she would dart, jump up and twist in the air. It’s what rabbits do when they are happy and playful, and it’s adorable.”

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“We work on making Wild Magnolia Kombucha palatable and appealing for consumers compared to some supermarket brands,” says Webb. “That way they get to experience the wonderful probiotic gut benefits that come with drinking kombucha.”

Wild Magnolia’s handcrafted brews maintain a unique taste and are flavored with nourishing foods for the body and soul. Four main brews—Cucumber, Matcha, Lemon Ginger and immune-boosting Elderberry—plus a rotating seasonal flavor are available in 16- and 32-ounce glass bottles and kegs. To discover which grocery stores and restaurants carry Wild Magnolia Kombucha, visit WildMagnoliaLife.com .

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Fairhope Health Foods, the first health food store in Lower Alabama, opened in 1975. Along with Virginia’s Health Foods (their sister store in Midtown Mobile), they are known for excellent customer service and expansive product inventory. In addition to supplements and health foods (including fresh, organic produce), the stores stock a variety of products that include natural cosmetics, CBD, essential oils, natural pet food, eco-friendly cleaning supplies and fair trade gifts. Sunflower Café, an organic restaurant featuring allergy-sensitive menus, is open for lunch at both locations.

“We have a lot of different things that no one else is carrying, but we also special order any products our customers request,” says owner Lynnora Ash. Every Sunday, all supplements are 15 percent off and several brands are marked 20 percent off storewide every month.

The staff is constantly sifting through research and seeking new information to share with customers who often come to the store after failed attempts at healthy living. Customers receive one-on-one guidance so they can discover the right product for their unique needs and budget.

The pair of stores has been serving the community for decades, but both stores were recently updated. Virginia’s moved into their current Midtown location just five years ago and Ash wanted an old Mobile feel for the new store. It features a uniquely-Alabamian environment with hand-cut metal and reclaimed wood installations, as well as artwork by local artists. The Fairhope store underwent major renovations in 2019 for a more eco-friendly space that promotes physical, mental and social well-being. Natural materials and innovative accents (such as a green screen of vines) help customers and staff feel connected to nature.

Ash notes, “That’s the difference between corporate-owned and family-owned—there’s more love and trust involved here.”

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MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC (Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W. Laurel Ave., Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com

Our non-invasive, drug-free approach helps brain injury patients improve speech, balance, limb and finger control, memory and mental focus, plus the restoration of perso n a l i t y t r a i t s. S e e a d , page 6.

Triangle Conservancy

A LOCAL TREASURE WORTH SAVING North of downtown Fairhope, two parcels of undeveloped city-owned land are divided by Veterans Drive. Between Greeno Road and Scenic 98, the 108-acre property known as Dyas Triangle is bordered by Fly Creek to the north and 104 to the South. It currently serves as a green buffer between Greeno and the city, as well as a habitat corridor for numerous species of plants and animals.

The Triangle Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was formed in 2018 to preserve, protect and enhance this property as a natural space for public enjoyment and education. Once restored and managed, it could be one of the last remaining examples of an old-growth longleaf pine savanna (one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems) in the area.

“I have considered the creation of a nature-based park within the city a brilliant addition to life and education of considerable importance, I am confident, to city and state,” says Dr. E.O. Wilson, a seventhgeneration Mobilian who is known internationally as “the father of biodiversity”.

The Triangle Conservancy believes a conservation easement is the ideal way to ensure long-term preservation of this community resource. It allows the landowner to continue ownership of the property while also ensuring that the environment, ecosystem and biodiversity will never be destroyed. Conservation easements are common throughout the country and several exist locally in Gulf Shores, Point Clear and Dauphin Island.

“Miscommunication and misinformation about the Triangle over the years has led to confusion, distrust and misunderstanding about the City’s original intent and subsequent efforts to preserve the Triangle,” says President Mary Riser. “We are grateful to be in talks with the current administration and are advocating for the City of Fairhope to honor the original intent behind the purchase of the Triangle and to commit to preserving, protecting and enhancing it for the public’s use in perpetuity.”

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CBD

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabis compound believed to have significant medical benefits for patients seeking relief for inflammation, pain, anxiety, sleep disorders and seizures. It is not psychoactive and must contain less than 0.3 percent of the perception-altering chemical tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), to be legal.

DELTA MOON COMPANY

FAIRHOPE HEMP

12015 County Rd. 54, Daphne, AL 251-202-9454 DeltaMoonCo.com

See ad, page 15.

A seed-to-sale CBD company offering hempderived, wellness products. Locally grown with organic standards in living soil for higher nutrient content. Extracted with care and third party tested.

FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

CBD CANNABAMA: THE CBD STORE Downtown Mobile and Daphne, AL 251-255-5155 CannaBamaCBD.com

100+ high quality CBD products from reputable hemp farms including oral, topical, vape and pet products plus educational classes. Listen to our podcast at SweetHomeCannaBama.com. See ad, page 10.

VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOODS 3055 A Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 251-479-3952 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

Comprehensive health food store offering a range of CBD products: caps, soft gels, gummies, sprays, tinctures, topicals, mixed with ghee, teas, waters, hot cocoa, infused honey, pedicure powders. See ad, page 3.

Comprehensive health food store offering a range of CBD products: caps, soft gels, gummies, sprays, tinctures, topicals, mixed with ghee, teas, waters, hot cocoa, infused honey, pedicure powders. See ad, page 3.

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Market in the Park

MOBILE’S GO-TO FARMERS MARKET IN SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL The city of Mobile’s Market in the Park offers seasonal farmers markets to Mobile and surrounding communities. Featuring locally grown, harvested and produced items, the markets are the only certified Alabama farmers market in the heart of downtown Mobile or in the city’s park system. Shoppers enjoy a broad selection of produce, seafood, flowers, baked breads, pasta, casseroles, pies, soaps, lotions, handcrafted goods and more.

“We believe that buying local is good for your health and good for the local economy. Plus, fresh, local food just tastes better,” says Market Manager Joanie Mallet.

Market in the Park Downtown is open from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Saturdays from May 8 to July 17, and again in the fall from October 23 to November 20. Market in the Park Springhill, in Lavretta Park on Old Shell Road, is open from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursdays from May 27 to July 15.

Until further notice, masks or face covers and social distancing are required for everyone at the market. Hand-washing stations will be available and the use of Apple Pay or Venmo is encouraged when possible.

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CHURCHES

CLIMATE ACTION

BORN TO BIRTH YOGA

BAHÁ’ÍS OF FAIRHOPE

CITIZENS’ CLIMATE LOBBY

Veronica Diaz, RYT-200 251-327-8712 • BornToBirthYoga.com Facebook.com/BornToBirthYoga

81 Magnolia Ave., Fairhope, AL 251-928-5692 BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com

Prenatal, postnatal and mommy & me yoga classes with emphasis on emotional health, birth preparation and community.

Online weekend classes. Join our Facebook group for free classes, ebooks, recipes, etc. See ad, page 55

MOTHER’S COMFORT BIRTHING SERVICES, INC.

Join our gathering of people from diverse religions and backgrounds to celebrate unity and support the spiritual health of the community. (On hold due to pandemic restrictions. Email us to participate in online gatherings.)

FAIRHOPE UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP 1150 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 251-929-3207 • FairhopeUU.org FairhopeUnitarianFellowship@gmail.com

Colleen Tullis, CPM, LM 251-510-8540 MothersComfort@comcast.net

Providing Midwifery Care (prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum) for low risk, healthy women. Striving to offer options for birthing families along the Gulf Coast. Connect at Facebook.com/Mothers ComfortBirthingServices.

Welcoming people of any age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status or cultural background.

We seek truth and knowledge, care for the Earth and show kindness to others while creating an atmosphere of love.

Baldwin County Chapter 954-457-0415 Baldwin.AL@CitizensClimateLobby.org CitizensClimateLobby.org A nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. They build upon shared values rather than partisan divides and empower volunteers to build relationships with elected officials, the media and their local community.

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION - CONSERVATION

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION

CONSERVATION TRIANGLE CONSERVANCY

Fairhope, AL Info@TriangleConservancy.org TriangleConservancy.org A nonprofit organization created to preserve, protect and enhance The Dyas Triangle—over 100 acres of old-growth longleaf pine savanna just north of downtown Fairhope. See ad, back cover.

enrG-IV

PAIRING FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE WITH CLEAN AIR FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH Janet Baker has been a registered nurse since 1995 and at enrG-IV, in Foley and Orange Beach, she helps clients with chronic disease such as Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders and hypothyroidism, as well as healthy individuals looking to increase immune function, enhance athletic performance or reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Utilizing a functional medicine approach, enrG-IV staff spends time with each client to get to know their history. They seek out the root cause of symptoms and offer natural treatment methods to eliminate the core problem and stop symptoms completely.

They offer extensive, state-of-the-art testing that reveals nutritional deficiencies as well as oxygen therapy, bio-identical hormone therapy, B12 injections, physical vascular therapy and an IV lounge in a spa-like environment.

Vollara air purifiers are also available at enrG-IV. Using ActivePure Technology to safely kill more than 99 percent of airborne and surface contaminants (including viruses, bacteria, germs, mold, odors, allergens and VOCs) in one hour, these affordable devices are recognized worldwide as NASA-Certified Space Technology. Use of Vollara air purifiers also minimizes the need for disinfectant sprays and wipes, which generate waste.

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CONSULTING - DISPENSARIES

CONSULTING

COUNSELING

DEPRESSION

KEEN LIVING LLC

REBECCA WASHBURN, LPC, RYT

MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

Fairhope, AL 251-279-0395 • Hello@KeenLiving.pro KeenLiving.pro

Licensed Professional Counselor The Chakra Journey, Fairhope, AL 251-929-4634 • RebeccaWashburn.com

Keen Living offers building performance consulting for residential and light commercial projects using proven strategies to improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, durability and comfort.

COOKING CLASSES

We are each equipped with innate wisdom to heal and grow. Discover the power of tuning into your energy system to shift limiting beliefs, discover new perspectives and clear pathways for transformation. Telehealth sessions available.

DEMENTIA

Offering a simple and colorful approach to cooking, and life! Interactive and fun cooking classes and private parties for all experience levels, plus free online recipes and cooking videos.

See ad, page 29.

Offering Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Brainsway—a proven tool in the fight against depression that is non-invasive, painless and drug-free) with functional medicine and brain pathway rehabilitation for the most robust changes possible. See ad, page 6.

DISPENSARIES

WILDFLOWERS AND FRESH FOOD Kristin Alpine, RN, BSN 251-656-9112 WildflowersFreshFood.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

(Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W. Laurel Ave., Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com

MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC (Located inside Path To Wellness) 240 W. Laurel Ave., Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com

Our non-invasive, drug-free approach helps dementia patients that originally scored in the teens on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment be restored to the point of scoring normal (26-30). See ad, page 6.

FAIRHOPE HEMP

505 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 251-928-1910 • FairhopeHemp.com FairhopeHemp@gmail.com A forward-thinking local hemp farm and dispensary specializing in a wide range of cannabinoids such as CBD, CBN and CBG. Growing, selling and processing our own products to ensure high quality and care. See ad, page 15.

Nature Connect

OUTDOOR SCHOOL CULTIVATES WONDER AND A LOVE FOR LEARNING Nature Connect is an outdoor school in Fairhope that offers preschool, homeschool, after school, family programs and camps for children of all ages. Enrollment is now open for the school’s new 2021-22 Pre-K class. Their vision is to support children to develop an appreciation for each other and the natural world, so that they grow into dedicated leaders and environmental stewards in their communities. With lots of educational fun and play, students explore outdoors and learn about animal tracking, bird calls, local plants and animals, gardening, primitive skills and crafts. The programs also include storytelling, song and art in nature.

Studies show that time spent in nature increases attention span, self-esteem, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Children who spend more time outdoors and who participate in cooperative group activities also tend to have healthier relationships with friends and family.

“Our programs are not only about being outdoors, but also about nurturing the children to be healthy, vibrant and connected individuals,” says Founder Brinkley Hutchings. “If you want your child to come home happily exhausted from a day full of learning and outdoor adventure, our programs are for you.”

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SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF NATURAL HEALTH

NATURE CONNECT

Brinkley Hutchings, Founder/Director 251-747-7846 Info@NatureConnectAlabama.org NatureConnectAlabama.org Outdoor school for children of all ages in Fairhope and Daphne.

Our mission is to cultivate a love for learning and the outdoors.

Preschool, Pre-K, homeschool, after school, camps and family programs offered. See ad, page 16.

SHELTON ACADEMY

1050 Hillcrest Rd. Mobile, AL 36695 251-639-1311 • Janet4167@aol.com Stress-free, one-on-one, individualized instruction in a positive and adaptable learning environment. Students with learning differences thrive and high achieving students are not bound by limits of traditional grade levels. See ad, page 11, for $100 coupon.

Mississippi Gulf Coast and North Carolina 228-257-1946 or 980-284-7404 SouthernInstituteOfNaturalHealth.com We educate and empower students to higher knowledge concerning natural health and healing. Offering a variety of classroom and online courses to support living, sharing and teaching a natural, healthy, lifestyle.

THE WILD WONDERS OF ALABAMA Hello@Wild50States.com Wild50States.com @discoverwild50 on Instagram

Celebrate the wild things with vibrant pictures and engaging activities for ages 9 to 12 and beyond. Adventure through unique ecosystems with this perfect introduction to Alabama’s amazing natural heritage.

ENERGY DRINKS JUST ENERGY

Energy Drink Mix by Centurion Labs David Shane, Regional Manager 251-379-6222 • David@CenturionLabs.com Just Energy is an all natural, vegan, multivitamin, caffeinated energy drink. Long acting energy providing bioavailable vitamins with no sugar and no crash. Order online (CenturionLabs.com) or call for details. See ad, page 33.

EDUCATION - ENERGY HEALING

EDUCATION

ENERGY HEALING BOBBI EKLUND, LMT 2629(MS), CSSI

Body Talk Practitioner, Regression Therapist 2628 Executive Place, Biloxi, MS 334-389-3931 • MindAndBodyInc.com B o d y Ta l k i n c l u d e s a physical evaluation along with protocols for reestablishing optimal communications in your body mind.

Thus creating improved health. (In person and distance sessions available.)

Coastal Alabama Hearing

SOLVING HEARING PROBLEMS ONE PERSON AT A TIME Coastal Alabama Hearing (formerly Ascent Audiology & Hearing) is a veteran-owned audiology center that is committed to helping people function at their best through better hearing. With offices in Fairhope and Foley, their licensed and certified audiologists help patients select the best hearing solutions for their individual communication needs and lifestyle.

“This business was founded on two simple truths—that hearing is a vital sense which plays a significant role in your quality of life, and that hearing loss affects everyone uniquely,” says owner Dr. Andy Tubertini, Au.D., with over 15 years of experience in the field. “That is why we work to solve hearing problems one individual at a time.”

With state-of-the-art testing and fitting equipment, they offer an extensive line of digital hearing instruments that include loss and damage insurance. In addition to hearing aids, accessories and repairs, Coastal Alabama Hearing provides hearing evaluations, cochlear implants rehabilitation services and counseling for hearing loss and educational seminars.

“Hearing health is one of the most important aspects of aging,” says Tubertini. “We understand the difficulties hearing loss places on one’s life and we are committed to providing you with an unsurpassed level of comprehensive hearing care.”

See ad, page 33.

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FARMERS MARKETS - FOOD & NUTRITION

FARMERS MARKETS

FARMS

FOOD & NUTRITION

COASTAL ALABAMA FARMERS & FISHERMENS MARKET

END OF THE ROAD FARM

FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

20733 Miflin Rd. (Co. Rd. 20), Foley, AL 251-709-4469 CoastalAlabamaMarket.com Open year round Tuesdays (10am3pm, Nov-Mar; 2-6pm, Apr-Oct) and Saturdays (9am2pm). During COVID-19 pandemic, open Saturdays only. Featuring local farms with seasonal produce, meat, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, seafood, hand-crafted soaps and more. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

MARKET IN THE PARK

Joanie Mallet, Market Manager Mobile, AL 251-208-1550 • SpecialEventsMobile.org Certified Alabama Farmers Markets. 2021 schedule: Saturdays downtown from 7:30 a.m. to noon (May 8 to July 17; October 23 to November 20).

Thursdays in Lavretta Park from 3 to 6 p.m. (May 27 to July 15). See ad, page 7.

Summerdale, AL EndOfTheRoadFarm.AL@hotmail.com Launching a new farm-tohome delivery program in Spring 2021. Enjoy the convenience of local produce, meat and eggs delivered to you. Serving the Eastern Shore and Gulf Shores. Email us for details.

GARDEN VARIETY

Serving South Baldwin County 251-231-8510 GardenVarietyFood.com We are an urban farm growing a diverse variety of microgreen sprouts. We grow organic microgreens year-round with a flavor for every palate. Check out our website for local retailers.

FENG SHUI FENGSHUI831 See ad, page 9.

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 • Café: 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Newly remodeled! Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 40+ years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk bins; pet supplies; baby products, CBD and more. See ad, page 3.

JUST ENERGY See ad, page 33.

VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II 3055 A Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 251-479-3952 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 40+ years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk bins; pet supplies; baby products, CBD and more. See ad, page 3.

Integrative Healthcare of Lower Alabama LEARNING TO HEAL FROM WITHIN

Functional Medicine Practitioner Tara McLellan opened Integrative Healthcare of Lower Alabama in Daphne to help patients uncover the root cause of illness and learn how to heal from within. “There are many simple lifestyle interventions and over-the-counter supplements that can amplify our immunity and help our bodies to heal,” she says. “Medications are often just a band-aid.”

Integrative medicine blends traditional western medicine with science-based and evidence-based functional medicine to discover and treat the underlying causes of disease and chronic illness. McLellan believes this model can foster true wellness, which involves not only the body, but also the mind and soul.

Originally from Mobile, McLellan has been a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner for more than 10 years and is now certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine. She is also an instructor for the Master of Science in Nursing program at the University of South Alabama. Prior to starting her own practice, she practiced in two of the largest community health centers on the Gulf Coast.

At Integrative Healthcare of Lower Alabama, she offers a wide range of therapies to suit each individual’s needs and goals, saying, “We want to help you live your best life possible.”

See ad, page 29.

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CUSTOM TRIPP-SANDALS

Fairhope, AL • 251-272-2002 Facebook.com/TrippsSandals Text or message to schedule a fitting Providing custom made footwear with full barefoot benefits including stronger arches, a proper gait and posture, increased proprioception, prevention and elimination of plantar fasciitis and more. Grounding available on request.

Functional medicine: A personalized medicine that focuses on primary prevention and deals with underlying causes, instead of symptoms, for serious chronic diseases. Treatments are grounded in nutrition and improved lifestyle habits and may make use of medications. The discipline uses a holistic approach to analyze and treat interdependent systems of the body and to create the dynamic balance integral to good health.

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3099 Loop Rd., Orange Beach, AL 620 N. McKenzie St., Ste 200, Foley, AL 251-240-0842 • enrGIV.com

enrG

Vitamin IV lounge and functional medicine clinic.

Vitamin IV • Supplements • Functional Medicine IV vitamin therapies provide relief, healing and recovery for people with health concerns ranging from dehydration to chronic illness. Call us for a free consultation. See ad, page 23.

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INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE OF LOWER ALABAMA 28720 US-98, #2, Daphne, AL 251-210-8615 AlabamaIntegrativeHealth.com

Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Tara McLellan addresses the root cause of disease with integrative medicine—a blend of traditional western medicine and science-based functional medicine. See ad, page 29.

VERONICA’S HEALTHY LIVING

FOOTWEAR - FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

FOOTWEAR

Spanish Fort, AL • 610-470-9727 VeronicasHealthyLiving.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram

Functional Nutrition Practitioner offering diagnostic lab testing and one-on-one coaching to help people overcome hormone imbalance, bone loss, weight issues and more with food, supplementation and lifestyle.

The Sanctuary Salon

MODERN STYLES WITH ORGANIC BEAUTY Brandi Hoover has been styling and designing hair since 2003.

When she opened The Sanctuary Salon 14 years ago in downtown Fairhope, her goal was to give all clients a large city salon experience in a local salon with modern styles and a friendly atmosphere.

When one of the salon’s stylists was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer four years ago, Sanctuary began offering organic services.

“She was the first one that needed the organic services, but we soon realized she was not the only one. Whether there’s a medical reason or it’s a health choice, we understand that moving forward we need these options,” says Hoover, who personally made the switch to all organic services a few years ago.

As an Oway organic salon, they carry a full line of organic hair products and color. All of their perms and keratin treatments are now organic and additional healthier and greener products are expected when they open their new standalone salon that is currently being built.

Hoover says, “We care about our stylists and customers and we want to make sure we keep everyone safe while continuing our mission of providing modern hair styles and beauty.”

See ad, page 23.

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GREEN BUILDING - ICE

GREEN BUILDING

HEMP FARMS

HYPNOTHERAPY

KEEN LIVING LLC

DELTA MOON

ROBERTSDALE HYPNOSIS

See CBD listing, page 40.

See ad, page 2.

FAIRHOPE HEMP

STEPPING-STONES HYPNOSIS

Fairhope, AL 251-279-0395 • Hello@KeenLiving.pro KeenLiving.pro Keen Living offers building performance consulting for residential and light commercial projects using proven strategies to improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, durability and comfort.

W A T E R S H E D

Rebecca Dunn Bryant, AIA, LEED Fellow 302 Magnolia Ave., Fairhope, AL 251-929-0514

See ad, page 15.

HOMEOPATHY EDWARD FOUNTAIN

Homeopathy Consultant 5821 Old Pascagoula Rd., #307, Mobile, AL 251-508-4230 • Edward.Fountain@att.net

Watershed designs green buildings and homes that inspire a greater connection with the natural world. Visit us online at Watershed.pro. “The oldest task in human existence: to learn to live on a piece of land without spoiling it” ~Aldo Leopold

Homeopathy, sometimes called “The Royal Medicine” because of a long history of use by royalty such as Queen Elizabeth, is accessible, affordable, effective and safe.

No help, no fee. (No charge if it doesn’t work.)

Kathleen Peters, Certified Hypnosis Trainer and Marriage & Family Therapist Fairhope, AL • 270-929-5363 Stepping.Stones@yahoo.com Hypnosis improves life by bringing about positive changes. Offering individual and group sessions plus classes to learn hypnotic skills. Also specializing in Present and Past Life Regression, Life-Between-Lives and Spirit Releasement.

ICE ICE DEPOT

23858 Hwy. 98 (.5 mi N. of Rock Creek) Fairhope, AL We have the best deal in the area: 13 lbs of ice for $1!

Clean, filtered water, easy pullthru access, buckets available for transfer as well as bags.

HALOTHERAPY ABOVE & BEYOND YOGA & SALT THERAPY See Salt Therapy listing, page 52.

Delta Moon Company

CBD WITH LOCAL ROOTS FROM SEED TO SALE Delta Moon Company is a seed-to-sale, full-spectrum CBD company in Daphne that offers wellness products to support their customers through all of life’s phases.

“We formed Delta Moon Company because we believe in the power and wellness benefits that come from high quality cannabis plants, and we are committed to growing sustainable hemp that produces the highest quality CBD wellness products,” says co-founder Karl Brantley, a third generation Baldwin County farmer and owner of Local Appetite Growers. Brantley and his co-founder Daniel Penry, a fourth generation farmer, exceed organic standards by growing their hemp in living soil—a process that makes nutrients more easily absorbed by the plants’ roots.

Transparency is important to the company and they use third party labs to extensively test and certify their products in an unbiased manner. Delta Moon currently offers capsules, tinctures (flavored and unflavored) and lotions that soothe sore muscles while nourishing the skin. Products can be ordered online with free shipping, and free delivery is available for Fairhope, Daphne and Spanish Fort residents.

Brantley and Penry’s passion for their plants and products is evident: “We are your local farmers, your neighbors, your friends, and we genuinely care about your health and well-being.”

See CBD listing, page 40.

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JUICE BARS

KOMBUCHA

FAIRHOPE JUICE COMPANY

WILD MAGNOLIA KOMBUCHA

Organic, raw, small-batch, cold-pressed juice bottled in glass. An easy and delicious way to get the nutrients you need. Ask about our seasonal detox cleanses. Also available at Warehouse Bakery. See ad, page 17.

We take pride in providing handcrafted, small batched kombucha infused with love, laughter and a dash of southern sarcasm. #blessyourgut (Check our website for retailers.) See ad, page 29.

18327 Scenic Hwy. 98, Fairhope, AL 704-578-7349 FairhopeJuiceCompany.com

A Coastal Alabama Kombucha Company Info@WildMagnoliaLife.com WildMagnoliaLife.com

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE OF LOWER ALABAMA See ad, page 29.

IV VITAMIN THERAPY ENRG-IV

Kombucha: This lightly effervescent drink is produced by fermenting tea using a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). The consumption of fermented foods may promote gut health by increasing the number of healthy bacteria.

See ad, page 23.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE - LGBTQ SUPPORT

Integrative medicine is a holistic approach that combines conventional Western medicine with complementary alternative treatments in order to simultaneously treat mind, body and spirit. Geared to the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, it neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies, without serious evaluation.

LGBTQ SUPPORT PRISM UNITED

Mobile and Fairhope, AL Info@PrismUnited.org • 251-219-8441 PrismUnited.org Find community. Be yourself.

Serving LGBTQ youth through facilitated, activitybased support groups for pre-teens, teens and families.

Providing virtual programming through the pandemic.

fengshui831

BALANCING OUR PHYSICAL AND ENERGETIC SPACE FOR AN EFFORTLESS LIFE Meryl Hyderally is skilled at creating beautiful and functional spaces, yet she emphasizes that she is not a decorator. “I guide my clients to create an environment that influences patterns of behavior to help them become more of who they are meant to be,” says the Daphne-based Feng Shui design consultant and owner of fengshui831.

fengshui 831

Feng Shui principles can be used to achieve balance within a physical space, but Hyderally believes that the exploration and understanding of the specific energy within ourselves is just as important. She says, “Once the internal work is done—once we find balance, understanding and awareness inside ourselves—then we flourish. Without it, we are often conflicted with our external world, struggling through life and resisting things that could move us forward.”

Hyderally’s work with Nine Star Ki (which is often referred to as our personal or internal Feng Shui) is essential to helping a client discover who they are energetically. “Once we work through the unsettled and uncomfortable parts of our physical spaces and understand the strengths of who we are energetically, we unearth our authentic self and we gain a sense of balance and confidence.

Then life feels right and easy to navigate, regardless of the circumstances.”

Hyderally’s clients range from investment bankers and therapists to small business owners and artists. Whether someone is seeking a major breakthrough in their life or they are simply craving more peace of mind, fengshui 831 can offer guidance toward living an effortless and fulfilled life.

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LOCAL FOODS - METAPHYSICAL SERVICES

LOCAL FOODS

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.

MARKET IN THE PARK

Joanie Mallet, Market Manager Mobile, AL 251-208-1550 • SpecialEventsMobile.org Certified Alabama Farmers Markets. 2021 schedule: Saturdays downtown from 7:30 a.m. to noon (May 8 to July 17; October 23 to November 20).

Thursdays in Lavretta Park from 3 to 6 p.m. (May 27 to July 15). See ad, page 7.

LOCAL PRODUCTS MARKET IN THE PARK

Joanie Mallet, Market Manager Mobile, AL 251-208-1550 • SpecialEventsMobile.org Certified Alabama Farmers Markets. 2021 schedule: Saturdays downtown from 7:30 a.m. to noon (May 8 to July 17; October 23 to November 20).

Thursdays in Lavretta Park from 3 to 6 p.m. (May 27 to July 15). See ad, page 7.

MASSAGE THERAPY

JUBILEE HEALING ARTS

Jennifer (Adams) Killgo, LMT #3263 28170 N. Main St., Ste. C, Daphne, AL 251-616-4201 • JubileeHealingArts.com Intuitive integrative massage techniques are used to facilitate the body into a state of healing without the “no pain no gain” mentality. Over 15 years experience in the bodywork and natural wellness field. See ad, page 31.

METAPHYSICAL SERVICES GRACE JAEGER

ELEMENTS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 6920 Airport Blvd., Ste. 111, Mobile, AL 251-342-6415 ElementsMassage.com/Mobile

Based in Biloxi/Gulfport, MS 612-986-4730 • GJaeger@gmail.com GraceJaeger.com

A therapeutic massage handcrafted just for you. Reduced stress, elevated mood and a strengthened immune system are all part of experiencing a therapeutic massage The Elements Way. Schedule an appointment today. See ad, page 4.

Oracle Readings, Mediumship Reunions, Alternate Life Explorations, Pet Care Services, Healing Energy Sessions. All services can be done remotely.

N.O. Soap Company See skincare listing, page 52.

Shelton Academy

FOSTERING ACHIEVEMENT WITH FLEXIBILITY Shelton Academy in Mobile offers a stress-free and affordable educational experience for students and parents. Serving fifth through twelfth graders, the school provides an atmosphere of encouragement and acceptance with caring teachers that understand each student has their own unique combination of individual strengths and weaknesses.

Founder and President Janet Shelton taught in Mobile schools (public and private) for more than 25 years and says, “I knew the kids needed one-on-one attention and I was doing that in the classroom, but we needed a whole school like that.” There is no lecturing at Shelton Academy—students are taught one-on-one with occasional small group instruction, catering to individual learning capacities and styles. sebra/AdobeStock.com

Students use textbooks, not computers, and without entrance and exit exams, the school meets the student where they are, helping them to attain personal goals. The self-paced approach allows students to progress to the next grade whenever they’ve completed all necessary curriculum requirements. School hours are 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, which allows plenty of time for extracurricular activities and travel. Both the student who has learning difficulties or an anxiety disorder, as well as the student who is bored by the pace of an average classroom, thrive in this adaptable setting.

“Some of these students wouldn’t have finished high school if it weren’t for our school,” says Shelton. “Parents tell me we’re Mobile’s best kept secret.”

See ad, page 11.

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NATURAL HEALTH

MOTHER’S COMFORT BIRTHING SERVICES, INC.

OSTEOSTRONG

Colleen Tullis, CPM, LM 251-510-8540 MothersComfort@comcast.net

MICROGREENS

Providing Midwifery Care (prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum) for low risk, healthy women.

Striving to offer options for birthing families along the Gulf Coast.

Connect at Facebook.com/ MothersComfortBirthingServices.

GARDEN VARIETY

MOVEMENT THERAPY

Serving South Baldwin County 251-231-8510 GardenVarietyFood.com Pre-washed, conveniently packaged and always grown chemical-free. Naturally loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and flavor. Garden Variety Microgreens make healthy eating easy for your every meal.

MAGNUS EKLUND, CES, BCSI, LMT #144(MS)

Corrective Exercise Specialist 2628 Executive Place, Biloxi, MS 601-500-0337 • MindAndBodyInc.com Our Synergetic Mobility Lab is set up for individualized corrective exercise through movement, yoga and strengthening. It’s used to eliminate pain, improve posture, flexibility, mobility and overall body balance.

333 Greeno Rd. S., Unit 2B, Fairhope, AL 2724 Old Shell Rd., Midtown Mobile, AL 251-210-6955 • 251-586-8226 OsteoStrong.me A 7-minute session, once a week provides a natural solution for healthy joints, strong bones and muscles, better balance and flexibility and pain reduction.

Accessible to all ages; non-invasive; non-pharmaceutical.

See ad, page 30.

MICROGREENS - ORGANIC PRODUCTS

Midwives are birth attendants that assist a woman through the prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum stages of pregnancy. Certified nurse-midwives are registered nurses that have received advanced training and passed a national certification exam. Nursemidwives collaborate with physicians as needed, especially when problems arise during pregnancy.

ORGANIC PRODUCTS THE SANCTUARY SALON

9 N. Church St., Ste. B, Fairhope, AL 251-990-4779 TheSanctuarySalon.net The Sanctuary Salon was created on the foundation of modern hair styles and beauty.

As an Oway organic salon we offer organic hair services and products, extension services and wigs. See ad, page 23.

Fairhope Hemp

HELPING OTHERS WITH THE HEALING POWERS OF PLANTS In 2017, John MacArthur read that CBD was being used to manage oscillopsia—the sensation that one’s surroundings are continuously moving even when they are not.

His daughter suffers from this vision condition and with a green light from her ophthalmologist, MacArthur ordered CBD gummies from a California dispensary. “It drastically reduced the oscillation in her eyes,” he says.

Within six months, the Farm Bill passed and soon after MacArthur applied for an Alabama industrial hemp license to become a grower. He was approved and a year later he received his processing license as he transitioned his downtown Fairhope auto repair garage into a retail hemp dispensary and processing lab.

“We are vertically integrated—growing, selling and processing our product so we know exactly what we are giving our customers,” says MacArthur, who emphasizes that they are not just a CBD store. “We offer a lot of different cannabinoids like CBG and CBN.” CBG (cannabigerol) may be effective for glaucoma, cancerous tumor growth and irritable bowel syndrome, while CBN (cannabinol) may help with sleep issues and arthritis.

With a passion for helping others, Fairhope Hemp has helped customers experience drastic improvements from a range of challenges including cognitive decline, Tourette syndrome, autism and insomnia.

MacArthur says, “For eight years I fixed cars, but this is that times a hundred—it’s helping people with their health, and without health, you don’t have anything.”

See ad, page 15.

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PERSONAL GROWTH - PLANT-BASED FOODS

PERSONAL GROWTH

PET CARE & SERVICES

ALIGN & THRIVE

EVERLOVED VETERINARY

Angela Day Fairhope, AL Call/Text: 404-429-1651 Psych-K practitioner, Reiki Master and Certified Life Coach offering Psych-K, life coaching, meditation, Reiki and sound bath/ crystal singing bowls.

Become a magnet to what you want! See ad, page 23.

FENGSHUI831

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

Lydia M. Sullivan, DVM, CCRP, CVMA Serving Mobile and the Eastern Shore 251-229-1043 • EverLovedVeterinary.com Providing in-home, veterinary medical acupuncture (for all ages), plus gentle care of geriatric and terminally-ill pets in the comfort of your own home. Hospice and euthanasia services available. See ad, page 35.

GRACE JAEGER

Based in Biloxi/Gulfport, MS 612-986-4730 • GJaeger@gmail.com GraceJaeger.com

Gain a better understanding of who you are energetically and then discover how best to use the strengths of that energy to navigate a more productive and holistic approach to life. See ad, page 9.

Animal communication and healing. How are your pets feeling? What are they thinking? Sessions include intuitive health scans and energy healing. Pet services are done remotely with email reports to you.

HEAR THEM SPEAK Babette de Jongh HearThemSpeak.com

Are your pets acting out?

Try energy healing and telepathic counseling for multi-species families.

Mention Natural Awakenings to purchase a set of four remote sessions at last year’s prices and save $30. See ad, page 35.

PLANT-BASED FOOD GARDEN VARIETY

Serving South Baldwin County 251-231-8510 GardenVarietyFood.com Our diverse microgreen varieties: Sunflower, Radish, Broccoli and Pea are tasty nutrient-dense additions to every meal.

We even grow wheatgrass for home juicers looking to naturally detoxify and optimize digestion.

Mind & Body Inc.

EXPERIENCED THERAPISTS PROMOTE SYNERGISTIC WELLNESS IN BILOXI Mind & Body Inc. offers a unique combination of services including bodywork, movement therapy and energy therapy. Owners Magnus and Bobbi Eklund are experts in structural integration, having taught thousands of manual therapists all over the U.S. since 1999. They are currently focused on serving locals with their trainings and certifying therapists through Magnus Eklund’s School of Synergetic Structural Integration.

Synergetic, their structural integration technique, is influenced by myofascial pioneer Dr. Ida P. Rolf, and Magnus studied directly with Emmett Hutchins, Rolf’s protégé. Synergetic Structural Integration is used to correct posture, improve mobility and alleviate pain. Magnus has also worked with professional athletes and was a sports massage therapist on the 1996 Atlanta Olympics medical team.

As the owner of a successful massage therapy school in Alabama for seven years, Bobbi has taught a variety of classes, from anatomy and deep tissue massage to reflexology. She has a gift for helping people through hands-on work and effective energy therapy because she understands that there is more to well-being than just the physical.

“Our referrals stem from many MDs, chiropractors, physical therapists and dentists, because our work is unique and can help their patients achieve wellness even in problematic cases,” Magnus says. “We both have always been on a quest for balance and health for ourselves, and through that have felt a calling for helping others.”

See Structural Integration listing, page 53.

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320 Eastern Shore Shopping Center Fairhope, AL • Café: 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com An organic cafe offering vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairyfree options. Open for lunch Monday-Sunday.

See ad, page 3.

THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II

3055 A Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 251-479-3952 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com An organic cafe offering vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options. Open for lunch Monday-Saturday. See ad, page 3.

PRODUCE DELIVERY LOCAL APPETITE GROWERS Fairhope, AL 251-656-9265 LocalAppetiteGrowers.com

South Alabama’s premier grower of hydroponic lettuces, leafy greens, specialty produce and herbs grown hydroponically or in no-till, organic beds.

Non-GMO. Sign up for our weekly produce bag delivery online!

END OF THE ROAD FARM See Farms listing, page 44.

Stay connected.

Like "Natural Awakenings Gulf Coast Alabama-Mississippi" on Facebook and follow @NaturallyAwake on Twitter and Instagram.

Rolfing Structural Integration (Rolfing) is a hands-on technique for deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial system, which is composed of the muscles and the connective tissue, or fascia, in order to restore the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration.

ROLFING

PLANT-BASED FOODS - ROLFING

THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ I

EASTERN SHORE ROLFING Pam Reaves, Certified Rolfer® 22806 Hwy. 98, Fairhope, AL 706-681-2935

Rolfing® is a holistic approach to manual therapy that seeks to improve your health and function by reestablishing the natural alignment and structural integration of the human body. More information at EasternShoreRolfing.com. See ad, page 23.

Fairhope Juice Company

A PASSION FOR HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY FEEDS THE COMMUNITY After 20 years in corporate healthcare and 30 years as a home juicer, Lorie Ward launched Fairhope Juice in 2019 to share the healing powers of fruits and vegetables via small-batch, raw, cold-pressed, organic juices. Ward is a health educator and certified health coach and she is always eager to help people realize their ability to heal and thrive by making healthy choices.

“If you fuel your body with whole foods—mostly or all plants—it will reward you with true health and wellness. ‘Veggie loading’ with juice is a convenient option for people who are trying to live healthy lifestyles in our very challenging and fast-paced society,” she says. From the sweet and refreshing Soul Shine to the dark purple Heart Beet, there’s a flavor for every palate.

The planet’s health is also an integral part of Fairhope Juice’s mission. As a reuse movement advocate, Ward avoids single-use plastic throughout her business, bottling her juices in glass jars that can be repurposed or returned for reuse.

Avoiding plastic bottles also protects the nutrient dense integrity of her juices by preventing exposure to the harmful chemicals that are found in plastic.

Find Fairhope Juice at their storefront in Battle’s Wharf Market or in the cooler at Warehouse Bakery. Seasonal juice cleanses are available upon request and a food menu beyond juice is on the horizon.

See ad, page 17.

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SALONS - SKINCARE

SALONS B-BUTTERFLY SALON

103A N. Bancroft St., Fairhope, AL 251-990-9934 BButterflySalon.com

salon offering B-Butterfly Aorganic products

SALON

and services including hair color and shampoo.

Make a difference today in your hair, your life and the Earth.

Visit us for a free hair exam today and go organic! See ad, page 13.

TMAC’S HAIR STUDIO

SCAR TISSUE RELEASE THERAPY

A relaxing salon environment that is free of harmful chemicals, impurities and fragrance. Offering hair services, facials and massage with 100% organic products. See ad, page 35.

JUBILEE HEALING ARTS

Old Government, Mobile: 251-607-6666 2101 Hwy. 98, Daphne: 251-725-4334 TMACsHairStudio.com

Halotherapy, or salt therapy, is a natural and alternative treatment that involves breathing salty air to relieve respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis and allergies.

THE SANCTUARY SALON

9 N. Church St., Ste. B, Fairhope, AL 251-990-4779 TheSanctuarySalon.net The Sanctuary Salon was created on the foundation of modern hair styles and beauty.

As an Oway organic salon we offer organic hair services and products, extension services and wigs. See ad, page 23.

Jennifer (Adams) Killgo, LMT #3263 28170 N. Main St., Ste. C, Daphne, AL 251-616-4201 • JubileeHealingArts.com Scar Tissue Release Therapy is a multi-dimensional fascial release system that works to minimize scar tissue development and restrictions on old and new scars.

Herbal infusions relieve pain and inflammation. See ad, page 31.

SKINCARE N.O. SOAP CO.

SALT THERAPY

251-367-0051 • NOSoapCo@gmail.com Etsy.com/shop/NOSoapCo @NOSoapCo on Facebook and Instagram

ABOVE & BEYOND YOGA & SALT THERAPY

N.O. (Nature’s Offerings) Soap Co. offers local, handcrafted soap and skincare featuring pure, plant-based ingredients. No synthetics, No GMOs, No palm oil. Vegan friendly with plastic-free packaging. Available at local Piggly Wiggly stores and on Etsy.

878 Hillcrest Rd., Ste. C, Mobile, AL 251-639-9030 • ABHotYoga.com Dry salt therapy benefits everyone. It’s 100% natural with no harmful effects. It removes toxicity from the respiratory system, while improving the appearance of the skin and boosting the immune system. Effective for prevention and recovery from COVID-related issues.

TRUAURA See ad, page 31.

Just Energy

A MULTIVITAMIN ENERGY SOURCE THAT FEELS GOOD Just Energy is a new all natural, vegan, multivitamin energy drink that makes people feel good by providing their body with the nutrients that they need in their most natural and bioavailable form. With 20 vitamins, minerals and nutrients, this sugar-free, low calorie drink delivers six to eight hours of energy and enhances mental focus.

“Just Energy is different because these vitamins are not synthetic and they are bioavailable, meaning they’ll be absorbed into the body and I won’t just pee them out,” says David Shane, Regional Manager of Centurion Labs. “It’s also a healthy alternative to other energy and sports drinks because it provides long-lasting energy without the junk and calories. It tastes good and it’s cost effective enough to drink every day.”

By using di-caffeine malate and green tea, Just Energy consumers do not experience jitters or the caffeine crash that is associated with many other products. Instead, they enjoy a healthy balance of energy from B-vitamins and caffeine in both immediate release and long acting forms.

Just Energy is currently on shelves at By The Bay Pharmacy, in Daphne, and available for purchase online. Wholesale pricing is available for retailers interested in healthy products.

See ad, page 33.

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SUSTAINABILITY

ELEMENTS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

KEEN LIVING LLC

See ad, page 4.

HYDRO ZEN AT PEAK ALKALINITY

217-B Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 2724 Old Shell Rd., Midtown Mobile, AL 251-270-7200 • 251-586-8198 PeakAlkalinity.com Offering cleansing far infrared sauna sessions followed by a hydrating collagen shower and detoxifying foot spas. Ask about package specials. See ad, page 13.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION/MYOFASCIAL EASTERN SHORE ROLFING See ad, page 53.

MIND & BODY INC.

Fairhope, AL 251-279-0395 • Hello@KeenLiving.pro KeenLiving.pro Keen Living offers building performance consulting for residential and light commercial projects using proven strategies to improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, durability and comfort.

W A T E R S H E D

Rebecca Dunn Bryant, AIA, LEED Fellow 302 Magnolia Ave., Fairhope, AL 251-929-0514 Watershed designs green buildings and homes that inspire a greater connection with the natural world. Visit us online at Watershed.pro. “The oldest task in human existence: to learn to live on a piece of land without spoiling it” ~Aldo Leopold

LMT #144 & #2629 (MS) 2628 Executive Place, Biloxi, MS 601-500-0337 • MindAndBodyInc.com

SPAS - THERMOGRAPHY

SPAS

Thermography: Physiological changes can be detected and monitored with this infrared thermal imaging technique. Thermography can help detect a myriad of conditions throughout the body but it is most commonly used for radiationfree breast screenings.

THERMOGRAPHY THERMOGRAPHY ADVANTAGE

Carolyn Olson, Certified Thermographer Gulf Coast Locations from LA to FL 251-623-2225 ThermographyAdvantage.com FDA registered thermography (digital Infrared thermal imaging) offers breast screenings that are non-invasive and radiation-free, without compression or bodily contact. Valuable for detecting early stage breast disease and more. See ad, page 14.

Founders of Synergetic™ Structural Integration which works with the fascial network of the body to correct posture, improve mobility and alleviate restrictions as well as chronic pain.

Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market

CONNECTING LOCAL CONSUMERS TO THEIR LOCAL FOODS

The Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market (CAFFM) in Foley is Baldwin County’s largest farmers market. Open Saturdays year round, the comfortable, covered facility provides local fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat, horticultural and agricultural products, baked goods and art to the general public. The market is also available as an event venue, transforming into an elegant open-air setting for weddings, receptions and corporate events.

“Our mission is to promote healthy foods from the bounty of the Gulf Coast and make them readily available to our neighbors from all over the area,” says Operations Manager, Alescia Forland. “We want the locals to come shop from our local farmers and fishermen.”

As a certified farmers market, only local products are available—vendors must be the original producer of all items being sold and all seafood has been caught in the Gulf. This promotes sustainability, supports the local economy and ensures tastier food. When produce isn’t bred for shipping quality and shelf life, it’s bred for flavor, handled minimally and often harvested within 24 hours.

Visit CoastalAlabamaMarket.com to learn about featured farmers, get recipe ideas and stay up-to-date on the seasonal hours of operation. To become a vendor, contact Alescia Forland at 251-709-4469.

See Farmers Market listing, page 44.

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TMS - YOGA

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression and neuropathic pain.

WOMEN’S WELLNESS

YOGA

JUBILEE HEALING ARTS

ABOVE & BEYOND YOGA & SALT THERAPY

Jennifer (Adams) Killgo, LMT #3263 28170 N. Main St., Ste. C, Daphne, AL 251-616-4201 • JubileeHealingArts.com Pre-and post-natal massage, Fertility Massage, Scar Tissue Release and other services to assist with the body, mind and soul of women through their journey of life. See ad, page 31.

TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS) MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC (Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W. Laurel Ave., Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com

DTMS increases the brain’s ability to regenerate and release neurotransmitters.

We pair this with brain pathway correction and the nutritional program of Alzheimer ’s researcher Dale Bredesen for quick and profound positive results. See ad, page 6.

THERMOGRAPHY ADVANTAGE

878 Hillcrest Rd., Ste. C, Mobile, AL 251-639-9030 ABHotYoga.com All of our awesome yoga instructors are passionate about sharing their love of yoga and creating a warm and welcoming environment to all who come and practice with us!

Carolyn Olson, Certified Thermographer Gulf Coast Locations from LA to FL 251-623-2225 ThermographyAdvantage.com

MASTERS OF YOGA

FDA registered thermography (digital Infrared thermal i m a g i n g ) o ff e r s b r e a s t screenings that are noninvasive and radiation-free, without compression or bodily contact. Valuable for detecting early stage breast disease and more. See ad, page 14.

VITALITY YOGA

WATER FILTERS PEAK ALKALINITY

217-B Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 251-270-7200 PeakAlkalinity.com Offering in-home alkaline water ionizers so you never have to buy bottled water again. We have countertop and under-the-counter units plus portable marine units. Ask about our affordable rental program! See ad, page 13.

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 integration of physical and mental exercises unites body, mind and spirit.

See ads, opposite page.

26992 SR-181 N. Ste. B Daphne, AL 251-895-7877 Facebook: @vitalitystudiosllc New yoga and fitness studio for all ages and experience! Diverse range of class offerings including workshops, hobbies and dog friendly opportunities. Join us on your journey to a happier, healthier lifestyle.

WEIGHT LOSS ROBERTSDALE HYPNOSIS

22622 B Hwy. 59 S, Robertsdale, AL 251-274-THIN RobertsdaleHypnosis.com Relax your way to becoming thin, stay that way and never be on a diet again.

Stick With You Guarantee: If you gain weight back, we offer 1 free reinforcement session per month until you’re 100% satisfied. See ad, page 2.

CRYOSKIN See ad, page 31.

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calendar of events All calendar events must be received by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Go to HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com to submit entries.

Sunday, February 7

Saturday, May 8

Saturday, October 23

Free Introduction to Psych K 6-7pm. Psych-K is a re-programing technique that addresses trauma, limiting beliefs, relationships and health issues. It is based on the science of neuro linguistics and kinesiology. Join Angela Day for a free demonstration and receive a minisession. Soul Shine Yoga, 103 N Bancroft St B, Fairhope, AL. Call/text Angela: 404-429-1651.

Spring/Summer Market in the Park Downtown Opening Day 7:30am-12pm. The downtown Spring/Summer market will be open Saturdays, May 8-Jul 17. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps and more. Downtown Mobile, AL. 251-2081550. Facebook.com/MarketsInMobile.

Fall Market in the Park Opening Day 7:30am-12pm. The downtown Fall market will be open Saturdays, Oct 23-Nov 20. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps and more. Downtown Mobile, AL. 251-2081550. Facebook.com/MarketsInMobile.

Sunday, February 21 Reiki Circle 5-7pm. Calling all Reiki Practitioners: This is an opportunity to give and receive a Reiki session with your fellow healers. Must have a minimum of a Reiki 1 Certification. Please call or text to RSVP or for more information on Reiki. $10 per person. Loxley, AL. Angela: 404-429-1651.

Sunday, February 28 Sound Bath & Meditation 6-7pm. This Guided Meditation & Sound Bath is designed to relax and inspire. Our crystal singing bowls are tuned to a frequency of 432HZ for deep meditation and sound healing. New to meditation? This experience is for beginners and pros alike! $20/person.Soul Shine Yoga, 103 N Bancroft St B, Fairhope, AL. Call/text Angela: 404-429-1651.

Saturday, April 17 Earth Day Mobile Bay 10am. Alabama’s largest Earth Day celebration with more than 100 environmental displays, live entertainment, electronics recycling, educational activities and environmental film festival. Free. Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope, AL. EarthDayMobileBay.org.

Thursday, November 11 Saturday, May 22 Annual Grandman Triathlon 7am. Racers jump off the Fairhope pier into the open waters of Mobile Bay and swim 1/3 of a mile alongside the Fairhope Pier, then bike 18 mi throughout the city of Fairhope across grueling hills and finish the race sprinting a 5k alongside Mobile Bay. Benefitting Mobile Baykeeper.

Fairhope, AL. Register: Grandman.com.

Thursday, May 27 Spring/Summer Market in the Park Springhill Opening Day 3-6pm. The Spring/Summer market will be open Thursdays, May 27-Jul 15. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps and more. Lavretta Park, Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-2081550. Facebook.com/MarketsInMobile.

Saturday, September 11 Emerald Coast Holistic Health Expo Sept 11-12. Explore, experience and embrace natural health, complementary medicine, holistic wellness and inspired living. Emerald Coast Convention Center, Ft. Walton Beach, FL. ECHHExpo.com.

Wednesday, October 6 Alabama Coastal BirdFest Oct 6-9. 4-day birding and nature festival with guided tours, speakers, dinner events and free, family-friendly Bird & Conservation Expo (Oct 9 in Fairhope). Tours and evening events require registration. Fairhope and Spanish Fort, AL. AlabamaCoastalBirdFest.com.

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Fairhope Film Festival Nov 11-14. 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.

classifieds FOR SALE 13 LBS OF ICE FOR $1 – Filtered water, pull-through access, buckets available for transfer as well as bags. Ice Depot, 23858 Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL (1/2 mi N of Rock Creek).

OPPORTUNITIES BECOME A PUBLISHER – Natural Awakenings Gulf Coast AL/MS is for sale. Home-based business opportunity.

No publishing experience required. Visit HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com. See ad, page 19.

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY– OsteoStrong is looking for motivated, healthconscious individuals to open new franchises in Alabama. Our proven system for success offers an exceptional business opportunity. More info: 251-210-6955; OsteoStrong.me.

ongoing calendar SUNDAYS Discounts on Supplements Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods (251-928-0644) and Virginia’s Health Foods (251-479-3952). 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope, AL and 3055-A Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. VA-FairhopeHealthFoods.com.

Yoga at Soul Shine Yoga Heated and unheated classes in studio and online on demand. Visit our website and sign up for our new client special. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. 251-225-4597.

TheSoulShineLife.com.

Open Table Worship Service (United Church of Christ) Progressive Christian worship. Weekly podcast of sermon, song and interview available on our website (under “sermons”) no later than 10am Sunday mornings. 11am gathering for prayer and connection via Zoom. 251-545-1011. Pastor@OpenTableUCC.org.

OpenTableUCC.org.

Baha’i’s of Fairhope Diversity Devotions On hold due to the pandemic restrictions. Contact BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com for more information and to participate in online gatherings to celebrate our unity and strengthen the spiritual health of the community.

MONDAYS Postnatal Yoga 4-Week Series (online) 10-11:15am. For anyone within 36 weeks after delivery. Experience gentle movement and much needed relaxation. Build your community and share emotional/physical challenges of this stage of motherhood. Join anytime, recordings will be provided for any missed class. 251-327-8712. Veronica.Diaz@ BornToBirthYoga.com. BornToBirthYoga.com.

Social media: @borntobirthyoga.

Fairhope Unitarian Sunday Service 11am-12pm. Currently held outside, weather permitting, and streamed on Zoom. Different guest speaker each week—either a member of our congregation or someone from the surrounding community. Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship, 1150 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL. FairhopeUnitarianFellowship@gmail.com.

FairhopeUU.org.

Weekend Yoga 2-3pm. Join Chris M, Lisa, Sarah, Annette or Rebecca as you wind down your weekend and get ready for the busy week ahead—expand the potential of your body while you refresh and renew your spirit. Check the website for schedule rotation.

Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104.

Synergyoga@att.net. Synergyoga.net.

Munchie Mondays Get 10% off CBD edibles at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Monday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! Downtown Mobile and Daphne, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo.com.

CannaBamaCBD.com.

Yoga at Glow Join us for indoor and outdoor classes at our studio plus virtual classes via live stream and YouTube.

Glow Yoga, 314 E 21st Ave, Gulf Shores, AL. 251-968-4569. Glow-Yoga.com.

Yoga at Soul Shine Yoga Heated and unheated classes in studio and online on demand. Visit our website and sign up for our new client special. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. 251-225-4597.

TheSoulShineLife.com.

Yoga at True A peaceful place to find mind-body wellness. Check our schedule online and on social media for this week’s classes. True Mind + Body Wellness, Daphne, AL. 251-250-9440. Hello@TrueYogaTherapy.com.

TrueYogaTherapy.com.

Gentle Flow at Above and Beyond 9am. Link breath and body to go beyond the noisy mind and reconnect with the peace within. Build flexibility, balance and strength. All levels. Unheated. Above and Beyond Yoga and Salt Therapy, 878 Hillcrest Rd, Ste C, Mobile, AL. 251-639-9030.

ABHotYoga.com.

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TUESDAYS Yoga at Soul Shine Yoga Heated and unheated classes in studio and online on demand. Visit our website and sign up for our new client special. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. 251-225-4597.

TheSoulShineLife.com.

Yoga at True A peaceful place to find mind-body wellness. Check our schedule online and on social media for this week’s classes. True Mind + Body Wellness, Daphne, AL. 251-250-9440. Hello@TrueYogaTherapy.com.

TrueYogaTherapy.com.

Gentle Yoga with Lisa 12-1pm. A stressful morning? Synergy can fix that!

Join Lisa Blount in the land of “ahhhhs” for a relaxing hour long gentle yoga class to soothe the spirit, calm the mind and replenish the soul—leave class refreshed. You can also join her noon on Thursdays.

Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104.

Synergyoga@att.net. Synergyoga.net.

Yoga Core with Chris G 5:45-7pm. Join Chris Garrett for an energizing blend of Iyengar and Vinyasa yoga, with emphasis on those hard to work core areas. Recharge the body, soothe the soul and refocus the mind after a long day.

Breathe, work, smile and find joy in the movement!

Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104.

Synergyoga@att.net. Synergyoga.net.

Praying for Peace Devotional Gathering On hold due to the pandemic restrictions. Contact BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com for more information and to participate in online gatherings to celebrate our unity and strengthen the spiritual health of the community.

WEDNESDAYS Wash Up Wednesdays Get 10% off CBD bath products at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Wednesday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! Downtown Mobile and Daphne, AL. 251-255-5155.

CannaBama@yahoo.com. CannaBamaCBD.com.

Yoga at Soul Shine Yoga Heated and unheated classes in studio and online on demand. Visit our website and sign up for our new client special. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. 251-225-4597.

TheSoulShineLife.com.

Yoga at True A peaceful place to find mind-body wellness. Check our schedule online and on social media for this week’s classes. True Mind + Body Wellness, Daphne, AL. 251-250-9440. Hello@TrueYogaTherapy.com.

TrueYogaTherapy.com.

Chair Yoga with Patsy Tucker 4:30-5:30pm. Patsy will use chairs and other props to support a modified yoga practice. Also explore breathing techniques and guided meditation for calming the mind. This class is ideal for people uncomfortable practicing on the floor or who need support for balance. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga@att.net. Synergyoga.net.

Pure Power Yoga at Above and Beyond 5pm, Mon & Thur. 9am, Tues & Thur. Dynamic vinyasa class with weights that strengthens, balances, detoxifies and exhilarates the body and mind.

Moderately heated. Above and Beyond Yoga and Salt Therapy, 878 Hillcrest Rd, Ste C, Mobile, AL. 251-639-9030. ABHotYoga.com.

THURSDAYS Sunrise Yoga with Chris G 6-7am. The days are shorter right now, so greet the sunrise with Chris G. and take pleasure in revitalizing morning yoga. Charge the body, ease stress and focus the mind as you begin the day. Find joy in the movement! Also on Tuesdays w/ Linda Csaszar.

Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104.

Synergyoga@att.net. Synergyoga.net.

Yoga at Soul Shine Yoga Heated and unheated classes in studio and online on demand. Visit our website and sign up for our new client special. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. 251-225-4597.

TheSoulShineLife.com.

Yoga at True A peaceful place to find mind-body wellness. Check our schedule online and on social media for this week’s classes. True Mind + Body Wellness, Daphne, AL. 251-250-9440. Hello@TrueYogaTherapy.com.

TrueYogaTherapy.com.

Market in the Park Springhill 3-6pm. May 27-Jul 15. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps and more. Lavretta Park, Old Shell Rd, Mobile, L. 251-208-1550. Facebook.com/ MarketsInMobile.

Yoga with Chris McFadyen 5:45-7pm. Join Chris McFadyen for some energizing yoga as his breath work, asana and flow calms the mind and also enhances and refocuses the body.

Relocate your passion and find your joy and humor; smile after a long day! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

FRIDAYS Flower Friday Get 10% off hemp flower at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Friday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! Downtown Mobile and Daphne, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo.com.

CannaBamaCBD.com.

Yoga at Soul Shine Yoga Heated and unheated classes in studio and online on demand. Visit our website and sign up for our new client special. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. 251-225-4597.

TheSoulShineLife.com.

Yoga with Faye Mahan 8:30-9:30am. What a great way to jump start your weekend! Let breath and body move in sync as Faye Mahan’s seamless style weaves a blend of classical yoga flow and poses. Renew your spirit with a glorious class to begin the day refreshed and re-energized. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

SATURDAYS Super Saturday Get 20% off a surprise CBD item at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Saturday. Downtown Mobile and Daphne, AL. 251-255-5155.

CannaBama@yahoo.com. CannaBamaCBD.com.

Yoga at Soul Shine Yoga Heated and unheated classes in studio and online on demand. Visit our website and sign up for our new client special. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. 251-225-4597.

TheSoulShineLife.com.

Market in the Park Downtown 7:30am-12pm. May 8-Jul 17; Oct 23-Nov 20. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps and more. Downtown Mobile, AL. 251-208-1550. Facebook.com/MarketsInMobile.

Farmers Market 9am-2pm. Open Saturdays year round.

C o a s t a l A l a b a m a F a r m e r s a n d F i s h e rmens Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail.com.

CoastalAlabamaMarket.com.

Mommy & Me Yoga (online) 9-9:45am. Meet other mamas and strengthen your bond with baby while performing gentle stretches to relieve muscle soreness. Infant touch, singing and movement to assist baby with discomforts such as gas and colic. Ideal for babies 6 weeks up to crawling. Online class. 251-327-8712. Veronica.Diaz@ BornToBirthYoga.com. BornToBirthYoga.com.

Social media: @borntobirthyoga.

Prenatal Yoga 4-Week Series (online) 10-11:15am. Experience the gift of relief and relaxation. Create balance and alignment of the pelvis to get ready for birth. Learn coping skills for physical and mental discomfort during labor. Join anytime, recordings will be provided for any missed class. 251-327-8712. Veronica.Diaz@ BornToBirthYoga.com. BornToBirthYoga.com.

Social media: @borntobirthyoga.

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More than 100 acres of mature forest sits at Fairhope’s entrance.

It's a treasure worth saving.

Photos by Fontaine Howard Photography

PRESERVE, PROTECT AND ENHANCE

What is the “The Triangle"?

What is a Conservation Easement?

What is the Triangle Conservancy?

Is it legal?

Located along the Eastern Shore Trail in Fairhope, this cityowned property consists of more than 100 acres of undeveloped land. It’s a habitat corridor with access to Fly Creek and serves as a buffer of green space between Highway 98 and the city. Once restored and managed, it could be one of the last remaining examples of an old-growth longleaf pine savanna (one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems) in the area. Numerous species of plants and animals—up to 40 species per square yard—depend on the early successional open forest floor of this ecosystem, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created specifically to preserve, protect and enhance the Triangle. Our goal is to help the City of Fairhope determine the best way to conserve and manage the Triangle as a natural space for public enjoyment and education. We believe a conservation easement is the ideal approach to ensure long-term preservation of the community resource.

It's a tool for protecting land we treasure, now and into the future. As a legal agreement between a landowner and a qualified land trust, conservation easements allow the landowner to continue ownership of the property while also ensuring that the environment, ecosystem and biodiversity will never be destroyed. The owner decides what property rights they would like to retain (which could include creating unpaved trails and other enhancements) and which rights they wish to restrict (such as large-scale development). The owner works with the land trust to create a plan that makes the most sense for the long-term use of the land.

Yes, conservation easements are used throughout the country for properties like the Triangle. On April 22, 2019, the Gulf Shores City Council voted to use a conservation easement to preserve 836 acres near the confluence of the Bon Secour River and Oyster Bay. This action protects the properties in perpetuity. The City of Gulf Shores can provide passive recreational opportunities for the public on the property while maintaining water quality and wildlife habitat.

You can make a difference. Get involved today to save the Triangle. like/follow us | donate | volunteer | make your voice heard triangleconservancy.org | info@triangleconservancy.org | P.O. Box 972 Fairhope AL 36533