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contents 16 5 ecotip

6 newsbriefs

14 naturalpet 16 globalbriefs

9 SHARING OUR WORLD

17 inspiration

Solve Big Challenges

19 healingways

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

21 fitbody 23 healthbriefs 24 ecobriefs 27 greenliving

30 healthykids

Simply Sharing Can by Neal Gorenflo and Jeremy Adam Smith

12 COMPLETE STREETS

ALONG A SMART COAST Gulf Coast Cities Adopt Complete Streets Policies by Wendy Allen

14 CANINE WATER BABIES Summer Safety Tips by Ann Brightman

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17 SIMPLE STAYCATIONS

Letting Your Children Know You by April Thompson

19 COOL AID

Remedies for Summer Bummers

by Maureen Healy

21 STAND UP PADDLING No Surf Required by Lauressa Nelson

30 THE BEAUTY OF

SUMMER BOREDOM Recapturing the Golden Days of Childhood by Lisa Gromicko

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letterfrompublisher After a week of endless multitasking that lacked any significant time for relaxation, I sit down to write this letter and ponder July’s theme—“Living Simply.” At first this seems like a foreign concept. As the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, Director of Donor Relations for National Yoga Month and mom to a two-year-old, I often find myself running around in a frenzy. While answering phone calls, replying to emails and conducting interviews for articles I attempt to cook three meals a day, keep some clean clothes in our closets and most recently, potty train Mays. When I think of simple living, I think of the four months during college that I spent living in Baja, Mexico. My fellow students and I lived in solar-powered huts with sleeping bags for beds. While we did have a TV for watching subtitled movies, there was no cable and our primary form of communication was a pay phone. Our daily duties included monitoring the migration of gray whales, interviewing tourists about the potential for eco-tourism in the area, or trawling for shrimp to test the effects of turtle exclusion devices (which was followed by a delicious meal of shrimp or ceviche from our catch). We didn’t have vacuums, we had brooms, and there was no need for dryers when we had clotheslines and no rain for months at a time. Upon reflection of my life in go-with-the-flow Mexico, we were engrossed in a slower lifestyle compared to how I am presently living. But what characterized it as simple living was not the pace at which we moved, but how little we lived with, our sense of self-sufficiency and the strong connection we had to the natural resources that surrounded us. From that perspective, living simply no longer seems like such a foreign concept for our sometimes chaotic household. We practice mindfulness as consumers, considering whether a desired purchase is needed or wanted. Our closets, toy baskets and files are regularly sifted through so that items that are no longer needed can be recycled or given away. All of our produce comes from Grow Alabama or our own garden, and Mays reminds me to appreciate nature around us by stopping to point out every bug he sees on the ground and every bird he hears in the trees. In this month’s Natural Awakenings, we explore what it means to live simply. You’ll see in Sharing Our World, on page 9, that simple living can offer a creative way to approach global challenges. In Simple Staycations, on page 17, we suggest a simplified perspective for planning the use of your vacation days. For the Montgomery household, we’re headed to our bayhouse for a week of easy living at its finest. When we’re not giving SUPing a try (see Stand Up Paddling on page 21), we’ll be living the simple life of fresh air, quality family time and sunsets as beautiful as those we had in Baja. With peace and gratitude,

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Five Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Trip When asked for advice about how to avoid creating emissions that contribute to global warming and be a cool traveler, travel experts at eco-tour outfitter Natural Habitat Adventures, in Boulder, Colorado (nathab.com), offered these five simple ways to avoid making our next vacation a guilt trip.

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STAY NEUTRAL. Going the group tour route? Check for green credentials. Increasingly, travel outfitters are bolstering an ongoing commitment to sustainable travel by becoming carbon neutral. Programs may include recycling and renewable energy use, and then buying offsets to make up the difference, to guarantee carbon neutral trips for guests. Even some major online travel companies offer travelers offset options when they make reservations. CHART A GREEN COURSE. New eco-maps chart the natural and cultural environments to suggest low-impact activities and resources wherever we travel. Green Map System provides “green” maps of some 302 spots around the globe (Green Map.org). TAKE A TRAIN. Europe isn’t the only place worth traveling by train. Check into train or bus options in other countries, as well. In the United States, railroad shuttles up and down the Eastern Seaboard are particularly quick and convenient. FUEL FOR THOUGHT. Committed to a road trip? Keep the car well-tuned and tires properly inflated to pollute less—and cut gas costs up to 15 percent. Try to buy gas from a more environmentally responsible oil company: The Sierra Club recently updated its Pick Your Poison guide to gasoline, and Sunoco continues to receive its “top of the barrel” rating. Better yet, rent a hybrid or biofuel green car from a mainstream rental company. Or, consider a local hybrid car-sharing service. Also consider joining an Earth-friendly auto club such as Better World Club, which offers discounts on hybrid cars and eco-travel—and even roadside assistance for bicycles. IN TRANSIT. When flying to a destination, eschew using individual cabs in favor of public transit or a hotel shuttle to and from the airport. Or, hail a hybrid cab: Chicago, New York, San Francisco and London all have added hybrid taxis to their fleets, and Planet Tran offers a hybrid taxi reservation service in several major cities on the east and west coasts. When visiting a city, remember to plan the day around walking destinations and local public transit options. Source: Adapted from Life.Gaiam.com.

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Celebrate a World With More Birthdays The American Cancer Society's Vintage Affair will take place August 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Fort Whiting Armory, in Mobile. In celebration of creating a world with more birthdays, guests will enjoy a wine-tasting, featuring more than 100 varieties of wine, silent and live auctions and hors d'oeuvres provided by Georgia Roussos Catering. This premier philanthropic event, sponsored by Lexus of Mobile, also features dancing and live music by Roman Street. Tickets are priced at $100 per person through August 1, and $125 thereafter. Each year, a local artist donates a major piece of artwork to be featured in the live auction. This year’s featured artist is Stephanie Morris, who has been painting professionally for 40 years, with commissioned works throughout the Southeast. Following the Gala, guests are invited to dance the night away with music from a Motown band at the Late Night Party, with more food, drinks and raffles until midnight. Tickets for the Late Night Party are included in the Vintage Affair Gala ticket or may be purchased separately. Location:1620 S. Broad St., Mobile. For more information and to order tickets online visit VintageAffairMobile.org. See ad on page 35.

Gross Out Day Camp Makes Science Fun Fresh Air Family Inc., Alabama's leading provider of outdoor educational programs and activities for children, is offering an award-winning Gross Out Day Camp during the month of July. Session dates and location correspond to camper's grade level in the 2011-12 school year. Session one, for kids in grades 1-3, meets the week of July 11-15 at Mobile Botanical Gardens. The second session caters to kids in grades 4-6 and meets July 18-22 at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center. Both sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and cost $150 per child. Full and partial scholarships are available for those in need. While studying disgusting bugs, slithering snakes, stinky plants and other slimy stuff, campers will join expert scientists and naturalists in a scientific exploration of the best of the worst that Earth has to offer. Locations: Mobile Botanical Gardens, 5151 Museum Dr., Mobile; 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Blvd., in Spanish Fort. For more information contact Kim Wright-Knowles at KimWright@freshairfamily.org or 251-689-2985. Registration is available online at FreshAirFamily.org. 6

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Quit Smoking With Hypnosis Hypnotherapist and Registered Nurse Marquerite Dillon is offering a Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation workshop at Synergy Yoga and Pilates, in Mobile. A course fee of $30 includes both sessions, which meet from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., July 23 and 30. CDs of the sessions will also be available. Smoking leads to changes in the lungs that make breathing difficult. If individuals discontinue their smoking habit,the lungs can heal with time. “Smoking cessation will increase the quality and quantity of life for everyone. People who stop smoking will find new freedom and everyone else in their life will also benefit,” says Dillon. Studies of hypnosis as a smoking cessation method indicate an average success rate of around 90 percent. “The real power in smoking cessation is a person’s desire to do so. If you really want to quit, try hypnosis,” says Dillon, adding, “Hypnosis is a tool that increases an individual’s personal power, desire and belief.” Location: 3152 Old Shell Rd., in Mobile. To preregister for the workshop email MarqueriDillon@att.net or call Mind Matters at 251-463-1570. See listing on page 38.

Including Pets in Disaster Preparedness The Haven Animal Shelter, in Fairhope, has launched a campaign to encourage planning and preparedness for pets during the hurricane season. From now until the end of hurricane season on November 30, the Haven is offering low-cost microchipping at $10 per pet. Every microchipped animal will receive a complimentary 12-by-12-inch Aloksak bag. Tested and approved by the Navy Experimental Diving Unit for depths up to 200 feet, the strong, polymer bags, with patented leakproof and airtight seals, provide a place to store important pet supplies in case evacuation is necessary. Pet medicines, photos, microchip and rabies numbers, extra leash and collar, emergency contact information and medical records are examples of items pet owners may wish to place inside their Aloksak bags. The bags are also available for purchase for $5.

Local Artist Releases Debut Novella Georgie “Gigi” Hackford's first novella made it's debut last month. A synthesis of poetry and prose, Trains of Thought with Loco-Motives and Other Little Myths... is described by the author as, “a linguistic surprise package that stirs the visual imagination and touches readers' lives in serendipitous ways.” Hackford is a Fairhope local and renowned Alabama artist who paints by day and writes by night. She is currently working on the second Trains of Thought book. Trains of Thought with Loco-Motives and Other Little Myths... is available for purchase in Fairhope at The Fairhope Artist Gallery, 18 S. Section St., and Page and Palette, 32 S. Section St..

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newsbriefs Natural Dentist Accepting New Patients Dayton Hart, DMD, is accepting new patients at his cosmetic and biological dentistry practice in Foley. Dr. Hart offers a full range of traditional and cosmetic dental services, including exams, Zoom tooth whitening, crowns and bridges, partials, dentures and periodontal therapy. Natural dentistry services, such as composite fillings and amalgam filling removal, are available for individuals looking to take an added measure of precaution against heavy metal toxicity. A personal interest in energy medicine led Hart to become a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), a group of dental professionals that do not use mercury amalgam fillings or fluoride. Hart says, “One of the most important considerations in health is the mindset of the practitioner. Our office offers biocompatible materials placed with the IAOMT protocol.” Amalgam becomes dangerous when heated, so Hart wears a respirator and places the patient on oxygen when removing mercury fillings. To minimize exposure, patients wear a rubber dam and the patient is given activated charcoal to absorb any potential toxins. In addition, the procedure room is equipped with ion generators. Amalgam fillings are replaced with a tooth-colored, biocompatible, plastic resin which bonds and seals to the tooth. “My philosophy is better general health through better dental health,” says Hart. “I want to grow my business by attracting patients who appreciate and understand that maintaining good dental health is vital to maintaining good general health.” Location: 225 W. Laurel Ave., Foley. For more information or to book an appointment visit DrDaytonHart.com or call 251-943-2471. See ad on page 22.

Summer Program Provides Fun, Keeps Academic Skills Sharp The Fairhope-Point Clear Rotary Youth Club (RYC) is accepting membership applications for its 2011 summer program. Regular summer program hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost to participate in the program is a one-time, nonrefundable activity fee of $35 and a monthly program fee of $50. Early bird drop-off is available beginning at 7 a.m. for an additional fee. Non-members must also pay a onetime $10 membership fee. During July, RYC will offer a hands-on, research-based academic program called the RYC Summer Enrichment Academy. The program, offered to members and the public through a partnership with the Fairhope Education Enrichment Foundation, will take place Mondays through Thursdays, July 5 through July 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Each day, participants will be engaged in one-hour sessions of reading, math and science to help prepare them for the 2011-2012 school year. RYC members will participate in other activities and field trips during the afternoons. The mission of the Fairhope-Point Clear Rotary Youth Club (formerly the Fairhope Rotary Boys and Girls Club) is to empower youth with skills and experiences so that they can reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible members of society. Location: 19128 Young Street, Fairhope. For more information email info@rotaryyouthclub.org or call 928-9148. 8

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Organic Salon Offers Services For Men

B-Butterfly Salon, in Fairhope, offers a full range of environmentally friendly, nontoxic hair care services and is accepting new clients, men included. Many of their services, including eyebrow coloring, are popular among men, as well as women. Hair coloring provides a way for men to cover grey while adding the look of depth to their hair. At B-Butterfly, this can be achieved without risking exposure to synthetic chemical products. Stylists at B-Butterfly have trained at the Advanced Hair Cutting Academy, in Toronto, Canada, and are certified in the use of the nontoxic Organic Color Systems hair dye. This product was selected by the salon because it is 100 percent organic, does not cause any scalp irritations, is not tested on animals and does not contain ammonia, SLS, plastics or parabens. The product is known for being gentle on the hair and blending well with new growth. These characteristics are especially appealing to gentlemen clients, because it minimizes the appearance of roots and lasts slightly longer than synthetic hair dyes. Location: 103 B Bancroft St., Fairhope. For more information visit BbutterflySalon.com or call 251-990-9934. See ad on page 30.

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yard and travel to the open space town council meeting via a local car-share. Want to know about the nuts and bolts of how to build a shareable life? Read The Sharing Solution, by Janelle Orsi and Emily Doskow.

Shareable Cities A revolution is underway in our understanding of cities; they are becoming the focal point for our collective hopes and dreams, as well as for all kinds of innovation needed to avert a worsening climate crisis. In the past, we tended to see cities as dirty, unnatural, isolating places; today, citizens and urban planners alike are starting to see their potential for generating widespread well-being at low financial and environmental cost. There’s an increasing appreciation for the benefits of public transit, urban agriculture, making room on the streets for pedestrians and bicyclists and for civic engagement. The very thing that defines a city—its population density— makes sharing things easier, from cars to bikes to homes.

SHARING OUR WORLD Simply Sharing Can Solve Big Challenges by Neal Gorenflo and Jeremy Adam Smith

Social Enterprise and Cooperatives Sharing is the answer to some of today’s biggest questions: How will we meet the needs of the world’s enormous population? How do we reduce our impact on the planet and cope with the destruction already inflicted? How can we each be healthy, enjoy life, and create thriving communities?

istorically, we are all connected by climate, roads, fisheries, language, forests, cultures and social networks as part of life on this planet. In recent decades, the rules of access and ownership have shifted in new directions, making sharing more convenient, necessary, fulfilling and even profitable.

Sharing as a Lifestyle Ways to share in everyday life seem to be multiplying like rabbits, but perhaps the Great Recession is forcing all of us to pay more attention to its importance these days.

There’s car sharing, ride sharing, bike sharing, yard sharing, co-working, co-housing, tool libraries and all kinds of cooperatives. Ways to share power, dialogue and knowledge, such as workplace democracy, citizens’ deliberative councils, unconferences, open spaces and world cafés are getting more attention, aided by innovative Web 2.0 tools and other means. Scores of new websites are designed to help us share real stuff, and it’s possible to create a complete lifestyle based on sharing. We can live in a co-housing community, work in a co-op, grow food in a neighbor’s

Social enterprises, both nonprofit or for profit, offer products or services that aim to advance social or environmental missions with benefits for all. This industry is small, relative to the overall economy, but growing extremely fast in some sectors. The Social Enterprise Alliance reports that nonprofit earned income grew by more than 200 percent, to $251 billion, between 1982 and 2002, reflecting a continuing trend in their expanding engagement with their publics. Meanwhile, Cleantech Group research shows that investment in cleantech ventures nearly trebled, to $5.2 billion, between 2004 and 2008. At the same time, fair trade goods sales doubled between 2004 and 2007, to around $4 billion, according to the Fair Trade Federation. Gar Alperovitz, author of America Beyond Capitalism, says that more than 11,000 worker cooperatives have emerged

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in the last 30 years. Many embrace pro-social missions and are managed, governed and owned by the people who work at them.

The Nonprofit Sector Nonprofits are an increasingly important way for people to share their wealth and labor. Independent Sector reports that, in the U.S. alone, charitable donations to nonprofits more than doubled between 1987 and 2007, to $303 billion; about 75 percent came from private individuals. The National Center for Charitable Statistics further reports that the number of nonprofits increased 31.5 percent between 1999 and 2009, to 1.58 million. Data from Volunteering in America shows that in 2010, 63.4 million volunteers dedicated more than 8.1 billion hours of service.

Microfinance This form of capitalization is a powerful innovation that extends small loans and financial services to help the world’s poorest people rise out of poverty, serving customers that traditional banks largely ignore. Kiva, a U.S. nonprofit peer-to-peer microfinance sensation, facilitates around $5 million in no-interest loans per month to entrepreneurs in developing nations through its website. Microfinancing is yet another way the world is learning to share its wealth.

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The Internet It’s easy to take it for granted, but the Internet’s potential as a sharing platform has just begun to unfold. The Internet itself would not be possible if people did not share labor, software and infrastructure. No one owns it or runs it. It’s built and it operates on free and open source software and open standards. Data travels over networks and is routed through servers owned by private individuals and corporations that share transport and routing duties. This global commons enables the creation of tremendous value. Harvard Business School Professor John Quelch estimates that the economic impact of the Internet is $1.4 trillion annually in the United States alone. Last year, the Computer & Communications Industry Association calculated that companies and nonprofits relying on “fair use” (such as search engines, web hosting and social media) employ 17 million people and generate $4.7 trillion a year, one-sixth of the country’s gross domestic product.

Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) FOSS and the Internet have a symbiotic relationship. The Internet would not have been possible without FOSS, and the growth of FOSS relies on the Internet to power its peer production and distribution model. For example, more than 270 million people use the Firefox browser, a shared, freely available tool. Half the world’s websites, about 112 million, are hosted on Apache’s open source server software. A quarter million websites run on Drupal, a leading open source content management system. That’s just scratching the surface. Today, the more than 200,000 open source projects operate on nearly 5 billion lines of code that would cost hundreds of billions of dollars to reproduce. Visit the Infoworld Open Source Hall of Fame website for more on desktop favorites. Today, millions of individuals and organizations rely on FOSS in performing their daily work, as do a growing number of governments. It’s a pervasive part of life in the developed world; because of its low cost, open source software may become even more important to developing countries.

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Inspired by the success of free and open source software, the values and practices of open sourcing—making information and innovations publicly available—are being applied in a dizzying number of ways. In the past few years, open, or peer-to-peer, sharing strategies have gained significant traction in science, business, culture, education and government. Applications range from the obscure, like the Open Source Tractor, to the everyday, like the OpenStreetMaps project. It’s a tough trend to quantify, because it is so viral and self-organized. The Obama administration’s Open Government Directive is currently one of the most visible of these efforts, at least in the United States. The directive orders each executive department and agency to identify and publish online, in an open format, at least three high-value data sets; create an open government web page and respond to public input received via that page; and develop and publish an Open Government Plan that describes how they are improving transparency and integrating public participation and collaboration into its activities.

Now that a shareable world has a serious foothold, all that’s needed is a willing population to scale it up. There’s a strong argument that Gen Y is the generation that can bring it to fruition. Roughly 100 million strong in the United States, Gen Y grew up on the Internet and brings its values and practices, including sharing, into the real world. Last year, TrendWatching.com called them Gen G (for “generous”) and said they are accelerating a cultural shift where giving is already the new taking. They may not reach their full sharing potential until later in life, but there are promising indicators that they are already having a telling impact. An online study by Cone Inc. and AMP Insights concluded that 61 percent of 13-to25-year-olds feel personally responsible for making a difference in the world. Eightythree percent will trust a company more if

Social Media Sharing is the currency of social media. Socialnomics author Erik Qualman alerts us that, “Social media is bigger than you think.” The public uploaded more user-generated video to YouTube in a recent six-month period than the three major TV networks produced and distributed in the past 60 years. Now with more than 500 million users, Facebook would represent the third largest country in the world by population. Wikipedia contains more than 9 million articles in 250 languages, all written by volunteers—and with an accuracy that studies like that at Harford Community College, in Bel Air, Maryland, indicate approaches that of leading commercial sources (80 versus 95 percent). Creative Commons has made it easier for creators to share their work; they’ve licensed more than 130 million creative works in 50 countries since 2002. By 2008, one in eight couples who married that year met through social media, and 96 percent of Generation Y has joined a social network, where sharing is a way of life. In these powerful ways, social media has taken sharing mainstream.

it’s socially and environmentally responsible. Volunteering by college students increased by 20 percent between 2002 and 2005, with nearly one in three contributing their time. Business strategist Gary Hamel believes that this massive generational force, which outnumbers baby boomers, promises to transform our world in the image of the Internet—a world where sharing and contributing to the common good are integral to the good life. William Strauss and Neil Howe, authors of Millennials Rising, believe that Gen Y is a hero generation, coming of age in a time of crises they’re already helping to resolve, largely by applying the tools and mindset of sharing. Neal Gorenflo is the publisher of Shareable.net, a leading online magazine about sharing that includes the Web’s largest collection of how-toshare articles. Jeremy Adam Smith is the editor of Shareable.net.

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n June 6, Christina Genco was hit by a car and killed on a Bike and Build ride through Alabama in support of Habitat for Humanity. In 2005, the community was rocked when local sustainability activist Larry McDuff suffered the same fate in Fairhope, only two years after his wife was fatally struck by a car while biking as well. Statistics show that the coastal community of Alabama is no stranger to such tragic events; ours is one of the most dangerous states in America for killing pedestrians and cyclists. Mobile is the most dangerous city for pedestrians in Alabama, according to Dangerous by Design, a report compiled by Transportation for America, AARP and six other national agencies. It’s also one of the most obese states, with the fewest number of people commuting to work by bike or on foot.

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These cyclists were committed to living lightly on the Earth, using active transportation such as walking and cycling to do errands and get around the community. Following the McDuffs' death, a fitness trail was named after the couple and some Share the Road signs were installed, but overall little was done to produce safer streets for active transportation until recently. There is a buzz going around today that is hard to miss because Mobile, a city in the Deep South, has become the latest to adopt a Complete Streets policy. A Complete Street is designed for everyone to use safely. Even handicapped individuals can use the street, if there are sidewalks with well-designed crosswalks that allow them to cross safely. On a Complete Street, children can walk to school safely and people can ride their bikes to

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complete their daily chores. Smart Coast, an advocacy group aimed at strengthening and revitalizing the Alabama coastline, was founded a decade ago to encourage smart and sustainable development in the face of increasing population along the coast. In 2009, the Mobile region’s poor ranking for pedestrian fatalities prompted the group to host an event to raise the profile of safe access for all road users. Mobile is the sixth city in coastal Alabama that Smart Coast has worked with to adopt a complete streets policy, following the lead of Fairhope, Daphne, Chickasaw, Mount Vernon and Orange Beach. “We were working in an area that did not have a groundswell or clamor saying ‘my goodness, this is unacceptable that my area is unsafe,’” says Charlene Lee, program director for Smart Coast. “We were trying to build that groundswell.” In January 2010, Smart Coast presented its Complete Streets recommendations to the Mobile City Council for the first time. Prior to that presentation, Smart Coast representatives had solidified support from Councilmember Gina Gregory, who has a professional background in media and public relations. They also built relationships with business groups, city engineers and other key stakeholders. “The outreach resulted in a foundational infrastructure with enough people in enough places that cared,” according to Lee. After more than a year in the council’s Public Safety Committee, the backing of the Mobile Medical

Society, coupled with increased activity among local bicyclists and the full backing of the Leadership Mobile civic group finally advanced the Complete Streets proposal to the full council this year, where it was passed unanimously on May 23. “We had a perfect storm of things happen,” adds Lee. “Our efforts have built upon the historic efforts of the Baldwin County Trailblazers to create safe trails in our coastal region. Smart Coast spent the last year building a foundation for regional change as we worked with the National Center for Bicycling and Walking on a project called Healthy Coastal Connections. Then, Leadership Mobile expressed a desire to do a significant project related to walkability. The Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization is in the process of creating a Bike Plan for Mobile and gathering citizen input, a grassroots cycling group called Mobilians on Bikes has been spearheading numerous fun cycling rides, Smart Coast has produced two Smart Rides to LuLu’s to support the Complete Streets movement, a new group in Mobile called Team Share the Road is being formed and in May, more than 200 cyclists attended a Ride of Silence though the streets of downtown Mobile.” As people participate in new, shareable cities, they may increasingly choose to support advocacy nonprofits like Smart Coast. With each victory we all realize the power of a group of determined citizens to effect social change. Wendy Allen is the executive director of Smart Coast. For more information visit SmartCoast.org or email Info@SmartCoast.org. Sean Barry contributed to the article and is a communications associate for Transportation for America, a coalition of organizations seeking to align transportation policies with an array of issues such as climate change and community development. For more information visit T4America.org.

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Paradis recalls, ”It was a real honor to 2011 Bike and Build cycling tour will travel for more than 11 weeks, helping meet the owner of the Theodore home. She to build affordable housing in 10 locations, was 28 years old, not much older than me, and recently included a stop in Mobile to and had already been through one of the work with Habitat for Humanity of South- hardest lives that I’ve ever heard of. She had west Alabama. struggled with extreme illness, poverty and The Southern U.S. Trip Leader for Bike bad luck. When she came by to meet us, and Build, Will Paradis, embarked on his she was very touched and almost started first ride in 2010 and was hired as a leader crying. It was a special experience for me. in January 2011. His current ride is taking I have done a lot of volunteer work, but him across the Southern United States on this was the first time I was able to meet a route from Jacksonville, Florida, to Mon- the person we were doing the work for. It terrey, California with a team of 33 other was inspiring to put a face on the recipient bikers. He started on May18 and expects of our efforts.” to finish by August 23. Each cyclist is required to raise $4,000 The Bike and Build program helps prior to participating, with most of this Habitat for Humanity and other affordable money going to the Bike and Build comhousing organizations raise funds for and build awareness about affordable housing. petitive grant program which supports afParadis said, “I was drawn to the program fordable housing programs. The cyclists ride after reading shocking housing statistics and in groups of four to six, for safety reasons, learning how much of a need there is for and it takes six or seven hours to get from one stop to the next. Participants usually affordable housing options.” With most participants currently in bike six days a week, and then build on college or as recent graduates, the program the seventh. During their trip, they spend is designed to cultivate a sense of adventure 15 days building and break for only three. Based in Philadelphia, Bike and Build and desire to serve. Paradis says, “We use that young energy to do great things and is a nonprofit organization that encourages give 18-to-25-year-olds a chance to visit young adults to address the country's afplaces they would have otherwise not have fordable housing crisis through organizing visited or do things they otherwise wouldn’t bicycle trips. Bike and Build offers eight have done.” It’s also an invaluable opportu- cross-country biking trips each summer. nity for riders to do service work and gain They stop in towns along their route and unique experiences that will widen their participate in construction efforts at affordperspectives on life. able housing sites that are in progress. While volunteering with Habitat for Since 2003, Bike and Build has Humanity of Southwest Alabama, the team motivated more than 1,250 young adult split into two groups to assist with renova- volunteers and contributed $2.8 million tions on two existing homes that were being and 80,000 volunteer hours to housing fixed up for future Habitat homeowners. groups such as Habitat for Humanity and Volunteer coordinator Jennifer Tidwell says, Rebuilding Together to fund projects in the “The team was so effective that they finished United States. up both four day projects in two days. The houses are now ready for the families to For more information call 267-331-8488 or natural visitawakenings BikeAndBuild.org.July 2011 13 move in.”

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If it will be Rover’s introduction to the water, start slowly and be patient, especially if he’s still a pup. Don’t assume he’ll automatically know how to swim. Choose a warm day and a shallow body of water, with a gently sloping beach or bank that’s easy for the dog to navigate. Let him approach the water’s edge and investigate it in his own time. Never splash him or force him to enter the water before he’s ready.

Once caution has turned to curiosity, try enticing him into the water by entering it yourself and calling him—perhaps attracting him with a treat or by tossing a toy a short distance into the water (not so deep that his paws can’t reach the bottom). Gradually, he should feel more confident, especially if he sees you having fun, and will venture further into the water.

Take your time while introducing your dog to boating. Keep in mind that he’s used to surfaces that are stationary and stable, so it might take him a little while to get used to a tilting and moving craft. Let him get acquainted with the boat while it’s still tied up, whether it’s a canoe, kayak or yacht. Keep his first boat trips short and watch him for any signs of motion sickness.

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Even if a dog is a seasoned swimmer, it’s a good idea to equip him with a canine life jacket or personal flotation device while you’re out on a boat. Accidents can happen, and cold, deep, choppy water can challenge even the strongest swimmer. A life jacket is a must if your dog isn’t a good swimmer; not only while he’s on a boat, but also when he’s playing in water that gets progressively deeper. Make sure the device fits properly and allow him a chance to get used to wearing and swimming with the life jacket before taking him out over deep water.

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Whether on a boat or the beach, ensure that the dog has access to good quality, fresh drinking water; maybe bring your own from home.

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Make sure he has shade. Boat surfaces and beach sand can become extremely hot during sun-filled summer days, which are hard on unprotected paws; a dog’s sensitive nose and ears can get sunburned from excessive exposure, as well.

Sharing water activities with your canine companion is a wonderful bonding experience, as long as you keep in mind When swimming in the ocean, be aware of strong tides. Sea lice and jellyfish are other risks to watch out for. that, as with children, you must consider a pet’s safety and comJellyfish can sting a curious dog, causing extreme pain fort. While many dogs take to the water like ducks, especially and swelling, while sea lice are microscopic organisms that retrievers, spaniels and similar breeds, others are a bit timid at can cause intense itching. It’s a good idea to rinse your dog first and may need some help getting used to this new experi(and yourself) with fresh water after swimming in the ocean. ence. These 10 tips will ensure that you and your best friend can splash out in worry-free fun, whether you’re wading in a The biggest rule of thumb as far as safety goes is to always stream, going boating or visiting the beach or a lake cottage. supervise your dog around any body of water, just as you would a child. If you have a pool, teach him how to get Before starting any new activity with your dog, it’s a smart out of it and don’t leave behind enticing toys still floating in idea to first make sure he’s in good health. If you’re in any the water. Remember that swimming is vigorous exercise and doubt as to his fitness, have him checked by a vet. a dog can tire quickly, especially if he’s older.

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A dog may need help getting out of the water, especially when swimming off of a boat or dock, as well as in a pool. A boating harness is a good solution; available in several sizes, it’s designed for optimum mobility and should include a sturdy upright handle on the back of it to help you lift a pet out of the water. Water activities can hugely enrich a dog’s life experience, not to mention your mutual bond of friendship. As long as you keep his safety in mind, the fun you share will give you many happy memories to look back on for years to come. Ann Brightman is the managing editor of Animal Wellness Magazine, from which this is reprinted with permission ©2009 (AnimalWellnessMagazine.com).

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right after a sunburn,” says Margo Marrone, author of The Organic Pharmacy. “It contains linalool, a natural antiseptic that helps keep burns infection-free; and esters, which reduce pain and promote cell regeneration.” How to use: Mix 10 drops of lavender essential oil with pure aloe vera gel (or a favorite fragrance-free lotion) and apply it to affected skin as soon as you notice the burn.

Summer bummer: Muscle strains To the rescue: Arnica Arnica works for strains, sprains, bruises and superficial scrapes. Most people use it topically, but you can get faster results if you also ingest tablets, Zand explains. How to use: Take three tablets orally three to five times a day for the first 24 to 48 hours; apply topically throughout the day. Note: Never apply arnica to an open wound.

Summer bummers: Bites, stings and cuts To the rescue: Hydrogen peroxide, yarrow tincture and latex-free bandages “First, clean the bite, sting or cut with hydrogen peroxide,” advises Flint. “Then follow with a few drops of yarrow tincture, which acts as an astringent to pull the tissue together. It’s safe to use on open wounds.” How to use: Douse the affected areas with peroxide, then apply six to 12 drops of yarrow tincture.

Summer bummer: Athlete’s foot To the rescue: Grapefruit seed extract “Compounds found in the inner rind and seeds of grapefruits have shown potent anti-fungal activity,” notes Marrone. “They attack the cell wall of fungi and prevent replication when applied topically.” How to use: Add 10 to 15 drops of organic grapefruit seed extract to a tablespoon of water and apply with a cotton swab to the affected areas twice daily. Maureen Healy writes on natural health topics.

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hile some frustrated commuters are inching along on rush hour highways, hoping to afterward work off stress at overcrowded gyms, others are stopping off at the nearest lake, river or bay for a workout that many call therapeutic. Promoted by Olympic athletes, moms and septuagenarians alike as an effective total body workout and mental release, stand up paddling, or SUP, is the fastestgrowing sport across the nation, according to the Outdoor Industry Association. Stand up paddling was first developed by improvisational Hawaiian “beach boys,” that would stand on surfboards and use outrigger paddles to navigate alongside tourists learning how to surf. However, the sport can be enjoyed with or without waves, or wind on virtually any body of

water because the paddler, rather than Mother Nature, provides propulsion. It’s luring enthusiasts of other water sports as well; surfers, kiteboarders and windsurfers appreciate new opportunities to get on the water more often, while canoeists and kayakers enjoy the alternative of standing. SUP is equally adored by non-athletes. “This isn’t the kind of sport that requires a lot of lessons to enjoy,” advises Jeff Robinson, owner of Olde Naples Surf Shop, in Naples, Florida, who offers a 15-minute tutorial on the basics with each rental.

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“One of the best aspects of SUP is that it is low impact, making it a lifetime sport,” emphasizes David Rose, owner of Paddleboard Orlando. In fact, that’s why just about

anyone over the age of 5 can participate. The paddler controls the speed and intensity of the experience, from recreational cruising to aerobic athletic training. “We call it exercise in disguise, because there’s so much going on that you don’t realize when you’re doing it,” explains Mike Muir, president of Riviera Paddlesurf, in San Clemente, California. The 54-year-old took up SUP after a hip replacement and credits it for relieving him of chronic lower back pain, as well as excess pounds. “It’s the cardio and calorie-burning equivalent of swimming or running,” explains Brody Welte, owner of Stand Up Fitness, in St. Petersburg, Florida. “But unlike either of those, SUP combines lowimpact and weight-bearing exercise; and it includes balance and strength training.” “My balance has improved 100 percent; I can stand on a board today that I could not stand on one year ago,” affirms 73-year-old renowned surfer and board shaper Mickey Muñoz, of Capistrano, California, who paddles with his 65-pound dog aboard.

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Payoffs, however, go well beyond the physical. SUP fans that characterize it as a great escape from their daily milieu mention social, psychological and spiritual benefits, as well. “When you’re out paddling, it’s easy to find solitude,” muses Hawaiian-born Dave Chun, founder of Kialoa Paddles, in Bend, Oregon. He suggests that its Hawaiian roots imbue stand up paddling with a spirit of aloha, humility and respect. At the same time, “It’s one of the few sports that allows people to maintain a conversation,” says Dan Gavere, co-creator of SUPInstruction.com. Having discovered SUP in the paddling mecca of Oregon’s Columbia Gorge, he considers it an ideal family recreational sport. In any case, the activity remains mentally engaging because the standing position allows views in every direction, including into the water. “It’s like walking on water. You really get to

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see what’s around you,” observes Shelly Strazis, a 43-year-old Long Beach resident who began paddling after having multiple accident-related surgeries on her left knee and right shoulder. “It’s such a relaxing workout. I used to mountain bike, but I can’t do that with the kids,” explains Francine Adams, the mother of 5-year-old twins. “I’m afraid of waves and some ocean creatures, but these boards are so stable that it doesn’t matter.” After her first SUP outing with a moms’ group, this Orlando, Florida, resident introduced her husband to the sport. Within three months, the couple had purchased their own equipment. They now paddle together with one of their twins on each of their boards. Adams adds, “As part of our vacation planning now, we scout locations where we can bring our boards.” Most likely, the Adams family will be able to enjoy their boards almost anywhere in the country. SUP groups in locations as unlikely as Idaho and New Mexico can be found on Meetup. com. “No body of water is off limits for stand up paddling,” says Gavere, citing its biggest growth trends in the Rocky Mountains, where kayakers and whitewater rafters are using inflatable boards on rivers and lakes; the Great Lakes, where people do yoga on boards on flat water; and Texas, where some folks fish from their boards or ride small Gulf of Mexico waves. SUP enthusiast Lauressa Nelson is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings and a freelance writer in Orlando, FL.

tandup paddle boards (SUP) provide an enjoyable way to explore the area’s natural scenery, whether you’re on Mobile Bay, the Gulf of Mexico or on one of the area’s many rivers. Cannon Sommerville started Alabama PaddleSports (AlabamaPaddleSports. com), a rental company out of Magnolia Springs, when he recognized a need for a rental delivery service in the Gulf Coast area of Baldwin County. He says, “I predict that a lot of kayakers will have given paddle boarding a try, if not purchased their own board within a couple years.” With an inventory of paddle boards and sit-on-top kayaks, Alabama PaddleSports offers a variety of rates for rentals delivered to most water accessible points of interest in the county. “I also saw this as a way to promote the Magnolia River,” Sommerville says about the scenic and peaceful waterway that runs through Magnolia Springs. For residents and visitors on the beach, SUP rentals are available through a number of other rental companies, as well. Perdido Beach Services (PerdidoBeach Services.com), in Orange Beach, offers SUP eco-tours and board rentals. Owner Ted Scarritt says, “Our boards are lightweight and user-friendly. They are a lot of fun and give you a great core workout.” According to their website, SUP is the fastest growing water sport, and anyone can do it. Even canine companions enjoy the ride! Gulf Shores Beach Rentals (GulfShoresALBeach Rentals.com) and Paddled By You Kayak Rentals (PaddledByYou.com), in Orange Beach, also have SUP boards available for rent.

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USDA Praises Plant-Based Diets S E very five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture routinely announces dietary guidelines advising Americans about what to eat. Now, for the first time, the agency has broken from tradition to talk about truly good foods, rather than just scientifically discuss nutrients. More, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, released this year, embraces the value of plant-based diets. In the new edition, the guidelines’ healthy eating patterns may or may not include moderate amounts of meat. At the same time, the guidelines explain clearly that meat is not essential, and that near-vegetarian and vegetarian diets are adequate and have even resulted in better health. A pertinent excerpt follows. “In prospective studies of adults, compared to non-vegetarian eating patterns, vegetarian-style eating patterns have been associated with improved health outcomes—lower levels of obesity, a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and lower total mortality. Several clinical trials have documented that vegetarian eating patterns lower blood pressure. On average, vegetarians consume a lower proportion of calories from fat (particularly saturated fatty acids); fewer overall calories; and more fiber, potassium and vitamin C than do non-vegetarians. Vegetarians generally have a lower body mass index. “These characteristics and other lifestyle factors associated with a vegetarian diet may contribute to the positive health outcomes that have been identified among vegetarians.” Source: Grist.org

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multi-ethnic study of 4,757 U.S. adults in a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that those who took the most daily breaks from sitting had, on average, a smaller waist circumference, fewer blood fats and reduced markers for insulin resistance than those who took the fewest breaks. The researchers also noted increased levels of C-reactive protein in the bodies of sedentary subjects, which is linked to inflammation and many chronic diseases, even in people who regularly exercise. To get moving: Stand up to take phone calls and during meetings; walk to visit a colleague, rather than phoning or emailing; use a bathroom on a different floor; centralize trash and recycling bins and office equipment to encourage short trips during the work day; take the stairs; and park at the far end of the lot.

cientists at England’s University of Manchester have confirmed how some people suffering from chronic pain might benefit from meditationbased therapies. They concluded that people that are more advanced in meditation practices (up to 35 years) are likely to anticipate and experience pain less than less-advanced meditators or non-meditators. “Meditation trains the brain to be more present-focused, and therefore to spend less time anticipating future negative events,” comments Christopher Brown, Ph.D., who conducted the research. When testing the pain tolerance of study participants using a noninvasive laser, the researchers noted unusual activity during anticipation of pain in part of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain known to be involved in controlling attention and thought processes when potential threats are perceived, but more study is needed. Participants had a diverse range of experiences with various meditation practices, spanning from months to decades. All of them perform some form of mindfulness meditation—such as that which is the basis of the MindfulnessBased Cognitive Therapy recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence for recurrent depression, because up to 50 percent of people with chronic pain experience depression. “The importance of developing new treatments for chronic pain is clear,” says Brown. “Forty percent of people who suffer from chronic pain report inadequate management of their pain problem.”

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Study Shows Gap Between Green Thinking and Doing Researchers have invested much time trying to figure out why many people don’t follow through on their green aspirations. Now, a new study has found a surprising culprit. According to a study conducted by OgilvyEarth, Americans overwhelmingly view going green as a “feminine” act, and some men are actually avoiding ecofriendly activities for fear that they’ll come across as more feminine. The study ranked the population on a spectrum that ranged from Green Rejectors to Super Greens, with most men turning up as the former and most women as the latter. What’s worse, some men said they wouldn’t carry reusable shopping bags or drive a hybrid car, because they were worried such activities would seem “girly,” or make them self-conscious. Luckily, many über-green guys aren’t going with the trend. Many embrace a desire to do their best to preserve our planet for future generations—to ensure that their children will have nature to enjoy like they did as boys. Many do traditionally manly things like farming, setting up programmable thermostats and driving a high-mileage vehicle, activities they learned from their fathers, who were, in turn, taught by their fathers. There’s nothing wrong with a guy going green. Carry a reusable shopping bag proudly and be part of the solution. Source: Greenzer.com

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Sales of locally grown foods are expected to reach $7 billion this year, up from $4 billion in 2002, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. One driver is the well-publicized average 1,500 miles it took for 28 fruits and vegetables to reach the Upper Midwest by truck in a 2001-2003 study by Iowa State University’s Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. “The average distance we calculated was often cited incorrectly as the average distance food traveled in the United States,” explains Rich Pirog, who led the research. “Local food really isn’t about mileage or distance. It’s about the relationships that are built in the food chain. It’s about farmers and local communities getting a higher percentage of the food dollar.” Local food sourcing builds community, poses a smaller risk for food-borne contaminants and tastes better, especially when it’s organic. It doesn’t require the refrigeration needed for long-distance hauling and often comes without wasteful packaging. A Carnegie Mellon University study further calculated that transportation now accounts for 11 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions associated with fruits and vegetables and only 1 percent for red meat, while how the food is produced contributes 83 percent; so it’s good to be familiar with local providers. The researchers also reported that switching from red meat and dairy products to chicken, fish, eggs or a vegetable-based diet one day a week yields at least the equivalent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of buying all locally sourced food. Primary source: emagazine.com

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Cool Tips for Beating the Heat of the South by Matthew Martin

n the middle of the summer in Lower Alabama, a comfortably cool home can be a lifesaver. Aside from doors and windows, attics produce the majority of the heat in homes. Because homeowners want as little residual heat to enter their living spaces from the attic as possible, keeping the attic cool in warmer months allows air conditioners to work less. One of the best ways to lower temperatures in the attic is by getting rid of the heat, and for this reason, solar attic fans are a great investment. Available in a variety of sizes, and powered by the sun, solar attic fans cool the space by drawing in cooler outside air from attic vents, while pushing hot air outside. Another option is to install a radiant barrier heat shield, which reflects 97 percent of the radiant heat that would otherwise be entering an attic. Barriers can decrease the temperature of an attic by as much as 25 degrees and require existing insulation to absorb less heat, therefore keeping the home cooler. Adding to existing insulation is also a good idea. Over time, insulation settles and loses much of it’s R-value, the measure of thermal resistance.

Ensuring that R-values are where they need to be will keep homes cooler in the summer and warmer in winter. For this part of the country, R-30 (12 to 15 inches of insulation) is the recommended value. However most homes, new and old, do not have adequate insulation. Energy-saving screens can also be effective at beating the heat by limiting the amount of radiant light that enters a home. Also, check the weatherstripping around doors and windows to confirm that no air is coming in or out. Small draft leaks can wreak havoc on power bills and the energy efficiency of a home, especially during periods of extreme temperatures. It is always going to be a hot summer in the South, but with the right preparation and the proper investments, the heat can be beat.

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strongest rays in summer. Many of these ancient techniques were abandoned in the age of cheap fossil fuels. “We build our houses for curb appeal or for the view, not thinking that all those windows facing south in the summer are going to cook the inside of the house,” says Amiran. Daniel Aiello, chair of the nonprofit Arizona Solar Center and a principal of Janus II Environmental Architects & Planners, helps homeowners create vertical shading on east and west exposures with manmade screens or shrubs, trellises and vines, which have the added benefit of letting light and heat in during the winter, if they are deciduous. “Each side of the building is going to look different,” notes Aiello, who uses overhangs or awnings over south-facing windows in warm climates. Aiello also points out that on a home’s exterior, light-colored surfaces reflect more heat than dark-colored ones. He adds that textured surfaces stay cooler than flat ones, due to small-scale shading and the breakup of the interface between warm air and the surface. Inset windows are cooler, as well. It’s all important, because 35 percent of a building’s potential heat gain stems from the direct action of solar rays striking surfaces, according to Aiello. Incorporating such passive solar design elements into buildings can reduce heating bills by as much as 50 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Another passive technique is to use cross ventilation by opening opposing windows. Take this a step further by installing vents to allow hot air to escape from high spaces and cool air to enter at lower ones. Also, make sure walls and windows are well insulated against outdoor air. Inside, shutters, light-colored blinds and curtains can also make a big difference. Also consider glass with low-emittance (low-E) coating, which reduces heat transfer. The position of light-colored gravel, pools and other reflective surfaces are important because they can bounce heat; consider putting up a screen to block the energy.

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Building News and author of Your Green Home, says the easiest and most efficient option is to use portable floor fans or install ceiling fans, which use 90 percent less energy than air conditioning. Fans can cool a room by a perceived seven to 10 degrees simply by moving air, which effects greater evaporation of perspiration. The next step in terms of low price and high efficiency would be to use a whole-house attic fan, which blows hot air from inside the entire structure outside. However, Wilson points out that such devices are only able to provide substantial heat relief under certain conditions—usually at night and when the humidity isn’t too high. A less comprehensive solution is simply to push hot air out of the attic, which will also help cool the house. According to the utility Austin Energy, reducing the attic temperature by 10 degrees or more saves up to 30 percent on AC costs; solar-powered attic fans are available. Some other alternatives to conventional, compressioncycle, central and room AC units are emerging, such as evaporative coolers, often called “swamp coolers.” These draw air over wet pads, and the resulting evaporation causes cooling. Wilson says they only make sense in dry climates, because they add moisture to the air. They typically cost 50 percent less than traditional AC and use 75 percent less energy, although they do require more maintenance. The most energy-efficient and initially expensive way to cool your home and heat it in the winter is with a geothermal heat pump that takes advantage of the Earth’s subterranean heat gradient. Although they have a hefty upfront installation cost, operating costs are much less than conventional AC. Finally, don’t set the home’s thermostat below 78 degrees Fahrenheit, and install a programmable model. Utilize dehumidifiers, bathroom fans and heat-producing appliances sparingly; switch to compact fluorescent and LED lighting instead of heat-emitting incandescent bulbs; and keep those AC filters clean. Brian Clark Howard is a New York City-based multimedia journalist and the co-author of Green Lighting and Geothermal HVAC. Build Your Own Wind Power System will be released in 2011. Connect at BrianClarkHoward.com.

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he summers of childhood are potent, enabling children to find their personal bliss and cultivate interests and memories that can last a lifetime. The gifts of less-structured summer days are precious, allowing time and space for the possibility of magical activities. Both children and parents benefit from unscheduled breathing room to revisit the forces of creativity and restore resiliency. Yet, according to a University of Michigan study, today’s children have as much as 12 hours less free time per week than 30 years ago. Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting – Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Se-

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or any family whose default activity is to turn on the TV or go online, a better life is available by maintaining a roster of fun, healthy, outdoor activities to call upon. Here, we present a few websites that offer creative ideas to jumpstart the imagination and fuel the leap outdoors. Join a family nature club: Meet up at ChildrenAndNature.org Richard Louv’s Children & Nature Network has helped launch more than 100 nature clubs across North America and beyond. Member families make individual and collective play dates in area parks, gardens, hiking trails and other green spaces.

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minute kids help pitch a tent and purposely stay out of the house. Build a safe campfire in a portable grill to toast marshmallows for s’mores and make up ghost stories about the spirits that haunt the neighborhood. Pick a moonless night for maximum stargazing. Go on a high-tech treasure hunt: Take a walkabout at FamilyFitness. About.com/od/waystoplay/tp/outdoor_ activities_kids.htm Follow a programmed GPS in search of hidden treasures known as geocaches, which feature assorted items at various geo-mapped sites that other visitors have left for fellow geocachers to enjoy. Be sure to bring an item to replace anything retrieved or moved. Start a rock band: Make the most of nature’s bounty at Wilderdom.com/ games/EnvironmentalActivities.html Who needs expensive manmade instruments when you can jam with nature? Hunt for music-making objects in nature—drumming sticks, clacking rocks and whistling leaves—and hold an impromptu improvisational jam. It’s just one of a trove of group and solo adventures you can undertake. Take an animal home tour: Start with GreenHour.org Countless animals make their homes in or near our yards, yet they often escape our notice. Help children tune in to the many forms of shelters around them, from birds’ nests and tree hollows to beehives and burrowing holes. Make a green hour a daily highlight. April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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SUNDAY, JULY 3

Freedom Celebration in Fairhope – 6pm. Celebrate with a community choir to honor our military, remember our history and wave our flags. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and refreshments. Free and open to the public. Fairhope Municipal Pier and Rose Garden. 251-929-1466 or 251-928-8685.

MONDAY, JULY 4

Daphne’s Jubilee Independence Day Fireworks Display – Enjoy a beautiful fireworks display! Bring lawn chairs or blankets and celebrate the nation’s birthday at Trione Sports Park, Whispering Pines Rd, Daphne. Free. 251-621-8222 or Daphneal.com. Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks – 7:30pm. The concert will feature the Baldwin Pops Band. The fireworks display, coordinated by the Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department, begins at approximately 9pm. Henry George Park, Fairhope Municipal Pier. Call Sherry Sullivan at 251-990-0218.

Gulf Shores Annual Fireworks Extravaganza – 9pm. Main beach at Gulf Shores, visible from any Gulf Shores area beach. Tune your radio to Sunny 105.7 for current fireworks information and simultaneous patriotic music during the show. Rain date July 5th. Free.

FRIDAY, JULY 8

54th Annual Roy Martin Young Anglers Tournament – This tournament is designed to bring families together and encourage sportsmanship. It is for children 15 years and younger. Dauphin Island. For information on rules and regulations: 251-471-0025 or Adsfr.com. Feng Shui Fridays – 12-1pm. Energize your home and your life! In this 1 hour discussion, local home designer Meryl Hyderally will present principals of the ancient art of Feng Shui to aid in organization and use of color as therapy. Learn how to align your home to improve your life. $10. Space 301, downtown Mobile. 252-202-YOGA. KulaYC@ gmail.com. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 9

Essential Oil Workshop – 10am. Learn how essential oils can help you. July is the hand and foot massage workshop. Bring a towel and basin to soak your feet. Workshops held monthly on the second Saturday. Free. 1230 Montlimar Dr, Mobile. 251656-6696.

Habitat for Humanity Homeowner Orientation Meeting – 10am. Individuals interested in applying for the Habitat program in Mobile County must attend an orientation to receive an application. Habitat ReStore, 4128 Government Blvd, Mobile. 251-4767171. HabitatMobile.org. Pranic Healing Intro – 2pm. Pranic Healing is an energy-based healing technique designed to teach anyone how to heal themselves and others. Learn about prana, chakras, auras, energetic hygiene and meditation for blessing all, stress reduction and illumination. Learn to activate the hands to feel prana, plus much more. Free. Quiet Mind. 251-454-0959.

SUNDAY, JULY 10

Half Day Meditation Retreat – 9am-4pm. Come as long as you like. 25 minutes of seated meditation followed by 5 minutes of walking meditation on the hour and half hour. If coming late or leaving early, please do so during the walking mediation. Donation appreciated. Quiet Mind Massage Therapy and Yoga Studio, Midtown Mobile. 251-476-6463.Yoga@ QuietMindMassageTherapy.com.

MONDAY, JULY 11

Gross Out Day Camp – 8:30am-4:30pm. Jul 11-15. Fresh Air Family's award-winning camp. Disgusting bugs, slithering snakes, stinky plants and other slimy stuff with expert scientists and naturalists. 1st-3rd Grades. $150 per child for the week, some scholarships available. Mobile Botanical Gardens. 251-689-2985. KimWright@FreshAirFamily.org. FreshAirFamily.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

Alabama Afternoons – 10:30-11:30am. Lecture and book signing by Roy Hoffman with the Press Register. Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore. 251-973-2217 x137 or LSchraeder@bellingrath.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 15

Feng Shui Friday:Seeds of Change – 12-1pm. Energize your home, energize your life! Join Meryl Hyderally, local holistic home designer, in this 3-part series to learn more about how to organize your home to improve your life. Learn to see your path in life through the prism of Feng Shui. Come during your lunch break! Suggested donation $10. Kula Yoga at Space 101, Mobile. MerylHyderally. com or KulaYogaCommunity.org. 78th Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo – Jul 1517. This event is the oldest and largest multi-species saltwater tournament in the country. The ADSFR is a 3-day Captain’s Choice tournament and a Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) sanctioned event. Dauphin Island. 251-471-0025 or Adsfr.com.

to feel energy and how to heal common ailments, plus much more. CEUs: LMTs and Nurses. Donation. Mobile. 251-454-0959. Outdoor Hot Vinyasa Yoga – 3-4:30pm. Use the summer heat and humidity to naturally warm the muscles, get deeper in the poses, and sweat out toxins. Fast Vinyasa flow, for seasoned beginners or those with established fitness routines. Bring plenty of water and a towel. Pay what you can. Municipal Park, Mobile. 251-202-YOGA or KulaYogaCommunity.org.

MONDAY, JULY 18

Gross Out Day Camp – 8:30am-4:30pm. Jul 1822. See Jul 11 listing. 4th-6th Grades. $150 per child for the week, some scholarships available. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center. 251-689-2985. KimWright@FreshAirFamily.org. FreshAirFamily.org. Full Moon Meditation – 6:30pm. Please join us for the guided Meditation on Twin Hearts. Experience the tremendous downpour of spiritual energy that is especially available at this time of the month. In this meditation, become instruments of divine blessings to the planet earth, humanity and our loved ones. Learn to achieve stillness and illumination! Donation. Quiet Mind, Mobile. 251-454-0959. Local Food Production Initiative Meeting – 6:30pm. Guest speaker will be Jon Kittrell of Kittrell’s Daydream Apiary, who will discuss beekeeping. Free. Homestead Village Ballroom, 924 Plantation Blvd, Fairhope. FairhopeLocalFood.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20

Porcelain Tales – 10am-12pm. Join Tom McGehee, Bellingrath’s Museum Curator, in the Bellingrath Home to learn the tales behind many of Mrs. Bellingrath’s favorite pieces of porcelain. Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore. 251-973-2217 x 137 or LSchraeder@ bellingrath.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 22

Feng Shui Friday :Love is in the Air – 12-1pm. See Jul 15 listing. Support and strengthen your relationships using Feng Shui. Suggested donation $10. Kula Yoga at Space 101, Mobile. MerylHyderally. com or KulaYogaCommunity.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 23

Ginger Layden-Braun Yoga Master Class – 10am-12pm. Ginger Layden-Braun returns for a Summertime Flow master class that will put you back in touch with your body, restore your mind and leave you refreshed, energized and in alignment with your wholeness and spirit. Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104 or Synergyoga.net. Secular Family Network Seminar – 10am-2pm. Parenting is difficult and no one should have to do it alone. Featuring Author Dale McGowan (“Parenting Beyond Belief” and “Raising Freethinkers”) on building a family atmosphere of fearless questioning and addressing sensitive issues using the principles of nonviolent communication. $20 per adult. Unitarian Universalist Church, Pensacola, FL. 850-610-0956. SecularFamilyNetwork@gmail. com. SecularFamilyNetwork.com.

Pranic Healing Level 1 – 9am-5pm. Pranic Healing is a comprehensive energy-based healing system that utilizes prana to facilitate the body's innate ability to heal. Anyone can learn these simple techniques for practical use in daily life to heal yourself or your loved ones. Learn how prana, chakras, auras and energetic hygiene affect your daily life. CEUs for LMTs and Nurses. Mobile. Call Deana for more information at 251-454-0959. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 11am-12pm. Do you have family members or friends that want to stop smoking but just can't make it stick? Join Marquerite Dillon RN, BSN, HCN for 2 Saturdays in July (23rd and 30th) and learn ways to use therapeutic hypnosis to help control and overcome your smoking habit and bring about positive changes. $30 total for both sessions. Syngergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-463-1570, Marqueri.Dillon@att.net, or Synergyoga.net.

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Advanced Partner Yoga Workshop – 2-5pm. Join Amanda Brenner RYT200 in a partner practice incorporating Thai Yoga Massage, assisted arm balances and inversions and acrobatic yoga. Appropriate for seasoned beginners and beyond. $25

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Feng Shui Friday: Spring into Action – 12-1pm. See Jul 15 listing. Clear the clutter and create more opportunity in your life. Suggested donation $10. Kula Yoga at Space 101, Mobile. MerylHyderally.com or KulaYogaCommunity.org. Hardcore Yogis Advanced Practice – 6-8:30pm. Join Melanie Buffett for Anusara-inspired vinyasa and advanced poses practice with a focus on the powerful core. It’s going to be hot, radically fun, and possibly loud! For safety, Advanced Practice requires controlled kick up into handstand at the wall unassisted, full backbend with straight arms unassisted and is not appropriate for pregnant or injured students. $20. Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. Registration 251-508-7099 or YogaBirds.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 30

Yoga 101 – 1-3:30pm. This 2.5 hour workshop will demystify yoga for the new student. Students will learn building blocks for practicing yoga poses with insight of alignment. Basic yogic breathing with awareness will be introduced. Helps prepare new students for flowing classes. Participants must be able to move up and down from the floor to standing without assistance. $35. Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. Beginner level registration available at YogaBirds.com. 251-990-3447.

SUNDAY, JULY 31

Power Vinyasa Yoga Workshop – 10am-1pm. Join Nadia Jenkins for a Power Vinyasa Yoga Workshop. $30 by 7/15, $35 after 7/15. Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. Space is limited, register and pay today at YogaBirds.com to reserve your space. 251-990-3447. Outdoor Hot Vinyasa Yoga – 3-4:30pm. Use the summer heat and humidity to naturally warm the muscles, get deeper in the poses, and sweat out toxins. Fast Vinyasa flow, for seasoned beginners or those with established fitness routines. Bring plenty of water and a towel. Pay what you can. Municipal Park, Mobile. 251-202-YOGA or KulaYogaCommunity.org.

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American Cancer Society's Vintage Affair – 6-9pm. An evening of hors d’oeuvres, dancing, silent and live auctions and wine tastings of over 100 varieties. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Specially priced tickets $100 through August 1, $125 thereafter. Fort Whiting Armory, Mobile. VintageAffairMobile.org.

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sunday Discounts on Supplements – Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods. 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope. 251-928-0644. Give Us This Day, Our Daily Bread – We all need a little inspiration from time to time. Visit ShantiWarrior.com/DailyBread every Sunday for inspirational quotes. Conscious Mile Spiritual Center Service – 10am. Make every step we take, every choice we make, every word we speak a conscious one. New Thought Spiritual Center, 1230 Montlimar, Mobile. Rev. Sherrie Quander, 251-343-0777. CMSpiritualCenter.org. Sunday Service – 10:30am. Explore your spiritual pathway with Mobile Unitarian Universalists, 6345 Old Shell Rd, Mobile. UUFM.org. Sunday Service – 10:30am. Questioning, understanding and growing together spiritually as we enjoy life’s adventure. Center for Joyful Living, 60 N Ann St, Mobile. 251-391-6960. Sunday Worth-ship Celebration – 10:30am. Find, strengthen and celebrate one’s connection with Divine Spirit. Donation. Unity on the Eastern Shore, 22979 US Hwy 98, one mile north of US Hwy 104, Montrose. 251-990-8934. UnityEasternShore.org. Sunday Worship – 11am. Celebrate Spirit in this special and sacred space. Unity Mobile, 5859 Cottage Hill, between Hillcrest and Knollwood, Mobile. 251-661-1788. Open Table: A Community of Faith Worship Service (United Church of Christ) – 5pm. Weekly progressive Christian worship. Free. Westside United Methodist Church, 269 Mohawk St, Mobile. 251-545-1011. Ellen.opentable@gmail.com.

monday Pilates Plus with Lynette – 9:15-10:15am. Total body sculpting class. Great class to develop core strength, balance, flexibility and posture. May include the use of tools (stability balls, lightweight and/or resistance bands) to challenge deep core stabilizers. Some Pilates experience necessary. $5 1st time, $10 pre-register. $15 drop-in. Integrated Fitness. 251-5544121 or IntegratedFitness-Fairhope.com. Yoga with Dana – 12pm. Create your own practice during this gentle yoga flow class with Dana Goudie, E-RYT. Modifications suggested to make your practice more challenging for those wanting to move deeper. Quiet Mind Massage Therapy and Yoga Studio, Midtown Mobile. 251-476-6463. QuietMindMassageTherapy.com. Kids Yoga – 4pm. This class offers a fun and focused environment that encourages strength and flexibility, fosters creativity and imagination and promotes selfesteem and a sense of connection with the world. $12 class or 5 for $45. Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-990-3447 or YogaBirds.com. Yoga for Core Strength – 5:30-6:40pm. This series of yoga poses is “all about the core.” Work core

muscles while emphasizing breath and alignment. Designed to strengthen and tone abdomen, back, buttocks and pelvic floor muscles while improving flexibility, balance and posture. $5 1st time, $10 preregister, $15 drop-in. Integrated Fitness, Fairhope. 251-554-4121 or IntegratedFitness-Fairhope.com. Yoga with Chris G – 5:45pm. Join Chris Garrett for an energizing blend of Iyengar and Vinyasa yoga. Recharge the body and refocus the mind after a long day. Find joy in the movement! Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104 or Synergyoga.net. Tropical Yoga – 6:15pm. Join Grace Shelton to work and get hot in this Vinyasa class set to lively, fun music. Please bring a towel and water. $15. Packages available. Yoga Birds, 209 S. Section St, Fairhope. 251-990-3447 or YogaBirds.com. La Leche League Enrichment Meeting – 6:30pm. Last Monday each month. La Leche League provides encouragement, information and support for nursing and expectant mothers. Free. Call for location. 251-689-2085. Pranic Healing Clinic and Meditation – 6:30pm. Come experience healing for your mind, body and soul, followed by the Meditation on Twin Hearts. Take the stress off and balance your aura. We all have the ability to heal ourselves and others! Classes available. CEUs for LMTs and Nurses. Free. Quiet Mind. Call Deana 251-454-0959.

tuesday Complimentary First Facials – Tues-Sat, by appointTen Percent Tuesday – Get an extra 10 percent off purchases every Tuesday. Back to Health Nutrition and Natural Foods, Foley. 251-970-2225. BackToHealthNutrition.com. Vinyasa Flow with Tracey, RYT-200 – 9:30am. Challenge your body, still your mind, and connect with your own inner light. Quiet Mind Massage Therapy and Yoga Studio, Midtown Mobile. 251476-6463. QuietMindMassageTherapy.com. La Leche League Series Meeting – 10:30am. Second Tues each month. La Leche League provides encouragement, information and support for nursing and expectant mothers. Free. Call for location. 251-689-2085. Vinyasa Yoga Class with Amanda Brenner – 12pm. Join Amanda Brenner RYT200 for this slow flow class that focuses on the energetic body, philosophy, therapeutics and pranayama, while still maintaining a light-hearted approach to the practice. Modifications available for all levels. $10. Quiet Mind Massage Therapy and Yoga Studio, Mobile. 251-476-6463 or QuietMindMassageTherapy.com. Creative Movement Class – 3:30pm. Also offered on Thurs. Coastal Ballet Academy, 113 W Laurel Ave, Foley. 251-979-9851. RioBarlow@ymail.com. Ballet Class – 4:15pm. Ages 4 and up. Also offered on Thurs. Coastal Ballet Academy, 113 W Laurel Ave, Foley. 251-979-9851, RioBarlow@ymail.com. LA Hikers Meeting – 6-7pm. First Tues each month. Free and open to the public. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort. LAHikerMeetings. Blogspot.com.

Martial Arts Class – 6pm. Jiu Jitsu for children. Also offered on Thurs. Gulf Coast Martial Arts. More info: 251-979-6019 Positive Parenting Class – 6-8pm. Kids don’t come with a set of instructions. Get the tools and skills to create your happy, healthy family. Free. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile. 251-4795700. Kids101@comcast.net. Sierra Club Meeting – 6-8pm. First Tues each month. Open to the public. 5 Rivers Delta Center, Spanish Fort. Foundations of Yoga – 6:15pm. Learn and practice the basics of yoga poses and breath awareness in a class format that skillfully balances effort and ease. Great intro to yoga practice. Appropriate for prenatal students. $15. Packages available. Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-990-3447 or YogaBirds.com. Martial Arts Class – 7pm. Jiu Jitsu for adults. Also offered on Thurs. Gulf Coast Martial Arts. More info: 251-979-6019 Mobile Bay Canoe and Kayak Club Meeting – 7-8:30pm. First Tues each month. For pro-paddlers and those brand new to the sport. Open to the public. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort. BayKayaker.Blogspot.com. CWG Mobile Group – 7-9pm. Second and fourth Tues each month. Read and discuss books by Neale Donald Walsch. Joy N Love, 171 Crenshaw St, Mobile. 251-382-4215. CWG_Mobile_Group@ yahoo.com. Spiritual Cinema Group – 7-9pm. First, third and fifth Tues each month. View and discuss spiritual DVDs.

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Contact Heiner, 251-607-9089.Hospital Power Yoga with Core – 9:15-10:25am. This class is a flowing series of sun salutations based on alignment principles that builds strength and power as it energizes. Emphasis is on mind, body, breath and core connection. Includes core strengthening exercises, and a relaxation pose to regain mental clarity and sense of calmness. Some yoga experience necessary. $5 1st time, $10 pre-register, $15 drop-in. Integrated Fitness, Fairhope. 251-554-4121 or IntegratedFitness-Fairhope.com. Positive Parenting Class – 9:30-11:30am. Kids don’t come with a set of instructions. Get the tools and skills to create your happy, healthy family. Free. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile. 251-479-5700. Kids101@comcast.net. Prenatal Yoga with Adrienne – 10am. During this blessed time, let Adrienne assist you in getting even closer to your baby. Cherish this time together and share the wonder of the journey! Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104 or Synergyoga.net. Lunchtime Vinyasa with Tracey – 12-1pm. Feed your soul. Quiet the mind and restore vitality through a challenging sequence of Asanas designed to increase strength, balance, and flexibility. All levels. Quiet Mind Massage Therapy and Yoga Studio. Midtown Mobile. ShantiWarrior.com. 251- 476-6463. Unusual Film Series – 2pm. Third Wed each month. Thought provoking cutting-edge films shown on big screen in meeting room. Adults only. Free. Popcorn and drinks included. Foley Public Library. 251-9437665. FoleyLibrary.org. Yoga for Core Strength – 5:30-6:40pm. This series of

yoga poses is “all about the core.” Work core muscles while emphasizing breath and alignment. Designed to strengthen and tone abdomen, back, buttocks and pelvic floor muscles while improving flexibility, balance and posture. All levels. $5 1st time, $10 pre-register, $15 drop-in. Integrated Fitness, Fairhope. 251-5544121 or IntegratedFitness-Fairhope.com. Eastern Shore MS Support Group – Every 2nd Wed. 5:30pm. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Ruby Tuesday, Fairhope. Call Weezer for more info: 251-928-7606.

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

International Association of Near Death Studies (IANDS) – 6-7:30pm. Second Wed each month. Ongoing discussion and support group affiliated with IANDS. Discussion expands to include intuition, after death communication, consciousness studies and related areas of interest to attendees. Free. West Regional Branch, Mobile Public Library. 251-340-8555.

thursday Vinyasa with Tracey – 9:30am. Now 90 mins. More time, more bliss! Discover your inner light. Unite body, mind, and spirit in this energizing and centering raja yoga inspired practice. All levels. Quiet Mind Massage Therapy and Yoga Studio. Midtown Mobile. ShantiWarrior.com. 251- 476-6463.

Yoga with Dana – 10am. Take a break in your busy morning. Join Dana to transform your body, relieve your stress and relax your mind. Leave feeling on top of the world! Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104 or Synergyoga.net. Story Time at 5 Rivers – 10-10:30am. For parents and children. Relax while we do the reading. Recommended for children age 6 and younger, great for toddlers and lap babies too. Free. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort. 251-625-0814.

Green Drinks Mobile Bay Area – Every 3rd Thurs. 5:30-7pm. Green Drinks is a community organization that provides a venue for informal networking and discussions about the many green happenings in the area. Free. Join our email list for details: MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks@gmail.com. GreenDrinks.org/AL/Mobile%20Bay%20Area.

Power Vinyasa Yoga Class with Teddy Ward– 6-7:15pm. Teddy Ward’s class incorporates the principles of Ashtanga and Power Yoga into a dynamic and athletic flow that is a definite physical workout uniting mind, body and spirit. The Asana practice penetrates deep to elongate and sculpt your entire body from the inside out. $12. Quiet Mind Massage Therapy and Yoga Studio, Mobile. 251-476-6463 or QuietMindMassageTherapy.com. Tropical Yoga – 6:15pm. Join Grace Shelton to work and get hot in this Vinyasa class set to lively, fun music. Please bring a towel and water. $15. Packages available. Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-990-3447 or YogaBirds.com.

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friday Fab Fifteen Friday – Get an extra 15 percent off purchases every Friday. Back to Health Nutrition and Natural Foods, Foley. 251-970-2225. BackToHealthNutrition.com. Weekly Meal Delivery – Vegan Personal Chef Services. Get your orders in! Weekly menus posted Monday. Orders must be placed by Friday for delivery the following week. To view menu and place orders: ShantiWarrior.com.

Yoga with Annette – 8:30am. Join Annette PorterHam for a glorious yoga experience. Relieve stress, relax your mind and rejuvenate and recharge your body. What a great way to kick-start your weekend! Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104 or Synergyoga.net.

Yoga for Stress – 9:15-10:25am. This class is designed to relieve muscular tension in the neck, back, hips and shoulders. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breath awareness. Restore your strength and flexibility. $5 1st time, $10 pre-register, $15 dropin. Integrated Fitness, Fairhope. 251-554-4121 or IntegratedFitness-Fairhope.com.

First Friday Artwalk – 6-8pm. First Fri each month. Enjoy an artsy and fun-filled night with an evening of exhibit openings, guest artists and live entertainment throughout beautiful downtown Fairhope. Map of participating venues available at the Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak St, Fairhope. 251-928-2228. EasternShoreArtCenter.com. LoDa ArtWalk – 6-9pm. 2nd Fridays in downtown have become quite a popular time and place to be at. With the LoDa ArtWalk in its 4th year, the event seems to be getting better each month. Cathedral Square Arts District, Mobile. 251-208-7443.

Sunset Yoga for Charity – Approx 6:30-Sunset. 2nd and 4th Fri. Yoga classes taught by local teachers. Donations collected and donated to charity of instructors choice. Bring your own mat. Fairhope bluff by Marietta Johnson statues. Schedule details: MindAndMotionYoga.com. 251-379-4493.

saturday Natural Health on the Radio – 9am. Dr. Jim Fox of Doctor’s Nutrition has a new call-in radio show on 104.9 FM. Learn more about natural health from a clinical perspective. Also streamed live on NewsRadio1049FM.com. More info: 251-445-7898. Essential Oils Workshop – 2nd Saturdays. 10am12pm. The purpose is to provide you with an awareness of the benefits of using therapeutic grade essential oils. We provide a time to share and learn skillful information so that you can enjoy using the oils, savor the aromas and enjoy the beautiful fragrances. Free. 1230 Montlimar Dr, Mobile. Judith Wilson: 251-656-6696.

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COLOR THERAPY – Learn to use colors in all parts of your life and create changes you desire. Discover how they affect moods, emotions and why you’re drawn to certain colors. Rosie Blu: 251-517-5326. RosieBlu.com.

OPPORTUNITIES FREE YOGA TRAINING FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS! – Yoga-Recess, a national campaign to bring yoga-based health education into classrooms is offering free yoga dvd’s and online training to classroom teachers. To learn more visit YogaRecess.org or call Ginger Dunaway at 251-476-6463. GROW AL AREA MANAGER – Promote the availability of locally and sustainably grown farm products to new subscribers and service existing customers. Base pay plus commission. Call 205-266-5130. JOIN THE GREEN CLEAN TEAM! – Green Clean provides environmentally friendly, non-toxic cleaning services. If interested in becoming part of our team, please call 251-508-3796 for an interview. MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTERS – Natural Awakenings is in need of distributers for parts of the Mobile County route (Semmes, Saraland, etc). 2-6 hrs/mo between the 25th and 31st each month. Paid by stop. Reliable transportation and clear driving record required. Call or email for details: 251-990-9552, Publisher@HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com. SALES REPRESENTATIVES – Natural Awakenings is looking for part-time commission-based sales reps. Must be passionate about healthy and green living. Sales experience preferred but not necessary. Make your own hours. Call or email for details: 251-990-9552, Publisher@Healthy LivingHealthyPlanet.com.

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LAB WORK – Only $69 includes CBC, metabolic panel, lipid panel and thyroid panel. Hormone panel only $125. Other tests available with no appointment needed! Doctor’s Nutrition, Mobile. 251-445-7898. NEGATIVE EMOTIONS? Gone! Guaranteed! The Delta Institute, Dr. Diana Sturm, Certified EFT Practitioner. Private sessions and workshops. DeltaInstitute.net 251-219-4574. YOGA WHEN AND WHERE YOU WANT IT! – YogaSource offers classes at your home or business for fitness and relaxation. Single or groups. Props provided. 251-202-YOGA. Kula YogaCommunity.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AZALEA CITY CAT COALITION – Volunteers needed in any capacity: transporting cats, trapping and adoption events. Contact Susan Young: 251648-7582. SusanYoung@AzaleaCityCats.org. BARC! –Baldwin County Humane Society needs customer service volunteers from either 9am-12pm or 12:30-4pm, Mon-Thur. Duties mainly include greeting customers and answering the phone. For a complete list of volunteer opportunities, visit BaldwinHumane.org or call 251-928-4585.

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Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC) Pet Adoption – 10am-2pm. Third Sat each month. Adoption event. PetSmart, Eastern Shore Center, Spanish Fort. 251-928-4585. BaldwinHumane.org.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS SERVICES – Holistic wellness coaching; vegetarian and vegan cooking classes, personal chef services; private yoga classes. Contact Tracey at Tracey@ShantiWarrior.com or visit Shanti Warrior.com. 251-510-2418.

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ART FAIRHOPE ARTIST GALLERY

18 South Section Street, Fairhope 251-990-8763 FairhopeArtistGallery.BlogSpot.com Living with original art lifts and inspires the spirit. Look for ART and the golden palette above the door. Be delighted in this creative environment. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

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Green Clean, LLC provides environmentally friendly, non-toxic cleaning services for residential properties. Regular and deep-cleaning services are available, as well as green cleaning products and kits. See ad on page 31.

Birthing from Within classes provide a holistic and mindful approach to childbirth preparation.

CHURCHES ASTROLOGY ROSIE BLU

Astro-Numerical Analysis 422 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope 251-517-5326, RosieBlu.com Understand the numerical and astrological influences in place at the time of your birth. Discover why it’s not just about your Sun-sign. Learn more about yourself and your life with a personalized and/or compatibility chart. See ad on page 11.

BEAUTY B-BUTTERFLY SALON

103A North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-9934 BButterflySalon.com

A certified organic salon offering organic products and services including hair color, perms and shampoo. Keeping you and the Earth beautiful. See ad on page 30.

WARLOCKS HAIR SALON

Low Light Laser Therapy 2A South Church Street, Fairhope 251-929-1899 Thinning hair? Laser therapy is an exciting new treatment for hair restoration. A non-invasive, non-chemical solution to hair loss.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIGH FIVE GREEN Helen Howard 251-246-9082 HighFiveGreen.com

Create your own home business in the wellness industry! Work for yourself, not by yourself - free website, training and team support. Get the details at HighFiveGreen.com.

DIAPER SERVICES

CENTER FOR JOYFUL LIVING 60 N Ann Street Mobile, AL 36695 251-391-6960

LIL’ GREEN DIAPER SERVICE Dana Warner 251-378-8115 LilGreenDiaperService.com

Questioning, understanding and growing together spiritually as we enjoy life’s adventure. Center for Joyful Living in Mobile. Sundays, 10:30 a.m.251-391-6960.

Mobile’s only all-inclusive diaper service. Taking care of baby’s bottom and our Earth, for a clean end.

ESSENTIAL OILS JUDITH Z. WILSON, MEMBER #759523

CONSCIOUS MILE SPIRITUAL CENTER OF MOBILE

Healthy Living With Essential Oils 251-656-6696, AromaLife@bellsouth.net YLWellness.com/AromaLife

Sundays at 10am 1230 Montlimar, Mobile 251-343-0777, CMSpiritualCenter.org

Workshops held the 2nd Saturday of every month, 10 a.m., 1230 Montlimar Drive, Mobile. Join us and learn how essential oils can help you. Call 251-656-6696 for more information.

Rev. Sherrie Quander invites you to visit a loving, inclusive spiritual community where we aim to make every step we take, every choice we make, every word we speak a conscious one. See ad page 15.

OPEN TABLE: A COMMUNITY OF FAITH (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST) 269 Mohawk Street, Mobile 251-545-1011 OpenTableChurch.Wordpress.com No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here! Pastor Ellen Sims and the congregation invite you to join them on Sunday evenings at 5:00 p.m. See ad on page 31.

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LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR

Young Living Educator, Sponsor #327923 251-625-0080, LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com WellnessPurposeAbundance.com/yl/123 Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal consultations, in-home classes, household products, health supplements, diffusers, group presentations and business training.

DR. DAYTON HART, DM IAOMT Protocol 225 W. Laurel Ave, Foley 251-943-2471, DrDaytonHart.com Free book for new patients: Mercury Free Dentistry. Offering ozone; laser (nosuture) gum surgery; testing for compatible materials and cavity-causing bacteria; examine for gum disease and bacteria; laser cavity diagnoses; saliva pH check; oral galvanic screening; no fluoride used. See ad on page 22.

FOODS AND NUTRITION BURIS FARM MARKET & BAKERY 3100 Hickory Street Loxley, AL 36551 251-964-6464

On Hwy 59 on the way to Gulf Shores, AL. Fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh baked strawberry shortcake, ice cream and much more. Your “first and last” stop to the beach, or any other time.

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FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 Café 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store and organic café, featuring organic food, free-range meat, vegan options and organic wine. Store open 7 days a week. Serving the public 35 years. See ad on page 20.

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3952 Airport Blvd, Mobile 251-345-0494 Café 251-345-0495 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

Comprehensive health food store and organic café, featuring organic food, free-range meat, vegan options and juice bar. Store open 7 days a week. Serving the public 35 years.See ad on page 20.

PET CARE ROSIE BLU

Pet Therapy 422 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope 251-517-5326, RosieBlu.com Rosie Blu carries the following natural pet products: ecoPure Naturals, Bonealicious locally made treats, Green Hope Farms Animal Wellness, Animal Healer Margrit Coates‘ CDs and DVDs, Dr. Bach’s Pet Rescue Remedies and 222 Waters. See an on page 11.

PHOTOGRAPHERS VICTORIA WEBB PHOTOGRAPHY

251-716-9699 VictoriaWebbPhotography@hotmail.com VictoriaWebbPhotography.com

Deana Lannie 251-454-0959

Free healing nights and group meditations every Monday. Pranic Healing classes and the advanced technique of Superbrain Yoga.

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Imagine the freedom of being free of cigarettes. Try hypnosis to get it right. Sessions for smoking cessation will be available 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., July 23 and 30 at Synergy Yoga and Pilates in Mobile. $30 includes both sessions. CDs of the sessions will also be available. Call to reserve a space.

REFLEXOLOGY LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR

256-282-1391 GrassRootsHolisticHealth.com

Creating dietary, spiritual and emotional wellness for women at all stages of pregnancy, from preconception to post-partum. See ad on page 30.

KIRSTEN CHRISTMAS

Holistic Health Coach 251-422-8203 Kirsten.M.Christmas@gmail.com Improve your well-being with weight loss, stress management and healthy alternatives.

251-625-0080 Daphne, AL 850-380-4943 Pensacola, FL LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com, WellnessPurposeAbundance.com/yl/123 Upcoming Workshops: Phase III July 23-24, Daphne. Certification in Ingham Reflexology through the International Institute of Reflexology. 16 CEUs per workshop. These workshops provide education in better health naturally. Young Living Essential Oil Education also available.

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251-752-8122 MarthaUmphrey@yahoo.com Offering sound therapy as a natural solution for tinnitus or diminished hearing due to injury, stroke or aging.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING MIDDLE EARTH HEALING AND LEARNING CENTER 20205 Middle Earth Rd, Citronelle, AL 251-866-7204 MiddleEarthHealing.com Middle Earth is an evolving education center, modeling permaculture, sustainable living and the interconnection of the health of the planet and the health of her inhabitants. See ad on page 11.

YOGA

Stop Smoking with Hypnosis 4313 Momote Dr., Mobile 251-463-1570, RiteDillon@yahoo.com

PRANIC HEALING IN MOBILE

MARTHA UMPHREY

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JULIE WILKINS YOGA 251-554-4856 JWilkins75@gmail.com JulieWilkinsYoga.com Do you have a small group of four to five people and an open space? I will bring yoga to your place of business or home. Fitness-based, stress management, gentle yoga.

YOGA BIRDS 209-A South Section Street, Fairhope 251-990-3447 YogaBirds.com Fairhope's yoga studio with classes for everyone: Anusara-Inspired®, Foundations, Vinyasa Flow, Tropical Yoga Birds, Restorative, Chair Yoga, weekend workshops and more. View full schedule and sign-up for classes and special events at YogaBirds. com. See ad on page 39.

YOGA & PILATES RESOURCES Synergy yoga & Pilates

Integrated Fitness Exercise Studio Providing personal training, small group training and group classes

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