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contents 14 5 newsbriefs 9 greenliving 13 healthbriefs 14 globalbriefs 15 ecotip 16 healingways 18 consciouseating

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23 naturalpet

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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.

8 REMEMBERING DANA GOUDIE Local Yoga Teacher Leaves a Legacy

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9 URBAN WALKABOUT

Traveling Afoot Sustains a Sense of Community

by Meredith Montgomery

10 WALKING SCHOOL BUSES PLANNED FOR FAIRHOPE

A New Form of

Pedestrian Transportation

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letterfrompublisher On a recent afternoon, my son Mays and I were playing in the backyard when the merry music of an ice cream truck began to play. While I was excited about divulging the delightful concept of an ice cream truck to Mays, I couldn’t help but worry that a sweet treat right before nap time could possibly interfere with the amount of kid-free time I’d have to complete my lengthy, afternoon to do list. As we continued to play, the music was suddenly very close and when I looked up, I discovered that the truck was parked in our driveway!

“Mays, I gotta show you something,” I said to him with a sense of urgency and excitement.

Without hesitation he followed me as we ran through the house, grabbed some money and ran out the front door. I think he would have been content with just the site of a big blue and white, music-playing truck in front of our house. But when I explained to him that this truck was full of ice cream, his eyes really lit up and he said, “Whoa. That is awesome!”

Suddenly the shortened nap time and my decreased productivity were no longer of concern. Mays picked out a strawberry drumstick and we enjoyed eating it on our stoop as we watched the nice ice cream lady drive away to serve the rest of the neighborhood. The cool treat hit the spot and nap time was unaffected.

Rules seem to bend a bit during the summer. Bedtimes get pushed back as the sun sets later in the evening. I find it easier to step away from work earlier than usual in exchange for some time out on the water. Whether it’s a playdate or a meal, impromptu gatherings seem easier to throw together. Summertime is full of simple pleasures and Natural Awakenings is celebrating the season in this month’s issue.

Before heading to the beach, read Natural Summer Skin Care, page 16, for protective tips. When you feel like inviting friends over for a meal, reference Outdoor Entertaining, page 18, for delicious, seasonal recipes. And for a little inspiration, read The Ultimate Minimalist: Five Powerful Lessons from Ghandi, page 22.

Over the next month, I encourage you to soak up the slower, summer speed of coastal living. Shut down the computer a little bit earlier than usual to enjoy the sunset with your family, brave the heat when the sun goes down to listen to nature’s chorus of insects and amphibians and don’t let nap time get in the way of a visit from the neighborhood ice cream truck.

With gratitude,

contact us Publisher/Editor Meredith Montgomery Publisher@HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com Assistant Editor Gabrielle Wyant-Perillo Editor@HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com Contributors Martin Miron Josh Montgomery Anne Wilson Michael Wilson Design and Production Meredith Montgomery Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin P.O. Box 725, Fairhope, AL 36533 Phone: 251-990-9552 Fax: 251-281-2375

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newsbriefs Samurai J Features Local Produce and Gluten-Free Options Samurai J Sushi Bar recently began partnering with Mae Grace Farm (MaeGraceFarm.com), in Loxley, to offer more planet-and health-conscious menu items.

Owner Michele Vasquez had been looking for locally grown produce from an organic farm for quite a while and heard about Mae Grace Farm from one of Samurai J’s regular customers. “I think it was fate,” says Vasquez. “Mae Grace Farm was already growing several Asian varieties of vegetables and will grow produce to meet the specific needs of our restaurant.”

Samurai J is also fulfilling patron requests by offering more gluten-free options.

“We have several items that are naturally gluten-free,” says Vasquez. “But after a little research, we added a wasabi mayo and gluten-free crunchies, increasing the gluten-free sushi we are able to offer.” The restaurant will continue to add glutenfree options to the menu, including a specialty beer.

Samurai J is an award-winning sushi bar with locations in Daphne and Mobile. The Daphne location opened in 2003 as the first sushi bar on the Eastern Shore.

Locations: 1410 Hwy. 98, Ste. J, Daphne and 167 Dauphin St, Mobile. For more information call 251-621-1906/Daphne, 251-433-7644/Mobile or visit SamuraiJ. com. See ad on page 24.

Bill Helps Local Farmers and Schools Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has signed into law the Farm to School Procurement Act, which makes it easier for Alabama farmers to provide schools with locally grown, unprocessed agricultural products, including fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy and seafood.

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Department of Education will collaborate to investigate the potential for more schools to buy local farm products. The Department of Education will also be required to provide lunchroom staff with food preparation training to accommodate the locally sourced, fresh and local foods. Additionally, all new school construction projects will be encouraged to build kitchen facilities capable of producing fresh and healthy school meals, as well as opportunities for hands-on learning.

Core Barre Special at Synergy Yoga and Pilates During July, Synergy Yoga and Pilates in Mobile is offering Core Barre 10-class packages for $100. In addition to this $40 savings, new students continue to enjoy their first class for free. Core Barre is a fusion of Pilates, ballet, yoga and classic fitness movements, set to upbeat music, that will safely strengthen, tone and reshape the body.

Stott Pilates Trainer Monica Hoekstra developed the Core Barre technique by incorporating modern knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology to create a balanced total body workout that promotes strength, flexibility and a more functional posture. Dana Garrett, co-owner of Synergy Yoga and Pilates, says, "It is possible to sweat and have a good time." She is also amazed at the lift of her bottom line, exclaiming, “This is one shape-changing hour!”

Core Barre differs from other barre formats because of its exclusion of an extreme pelvic tuck, which can compress the spine. Instead, Core Barre uses a neutral pelvis to maintain the natural curve and length of the spine, coupled with a slight pelvic tilt that doesn't flatten the low back.

Core Barre also incorporates the muscles of the pelvic floor and the transverse abdominis to help stabilize the pelvis, rather than encouraging deep lateral hip rotation, which can lead to low back pain, sciatica and tearing of the labrum (a ring of cartilage that holds the head of the femur in the socket) that can result in arthritis.

Location: 3152 Old Shell Rd., Mobile.

For more information call 251-4731104 or visit Synergyoga.net. See ad on page 31.

Correction: Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis A phone number in the "Chair Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis" news brief in June's issue was incorrect. The correct number is 251-379-4493. We apologize for the error. For more information, visit ThriveFairhope.com and see the calendar listing on page 27. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Summer Specials at Olivella Extra virgin olive oils produced in the Southern Hemisphere are now 30 percent off at Olivella, in Mobile. Additionally, store purchases of $50 to $100 earn a free, small bottle of oil and purchases of more than $100 include a complimentary large bottle.

Olivella carries more than 50 varieties and flavors of gourmet extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars. Customers have the opportunity to explore each of their on-tap offerings with a complimentary tasting experience that includes fresh baked bread for dipping.

Co-owner Amber Gannon points out, “There is a misconception that the European growers are exclusively producing the highest quality olive oil. The reality is that the best taste and quality comes from olives that are fresh from harvest, like ours, and are available throughout the world seasonally.”

An advocate for healthy living, Gannon says, “True, fresh EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) has an incredibly positive impact on a healthy lifestyle, and the FDA suggests that replacing just two tablespoons of saturated fat with EVOO in your daily diet can have measurable positive effects.” Some of the benefits of consuming gourmet olive oils and aged vinegars may include a reduced risk of heart disease and cancer, weight loss and a healthy digestive system. The oils can also be used for natural skincare.

Location: The Holiday, Inc. Shopping Center, 4513 Old Shell Rd., Mobile. For more information call 251-725-6810 or visit OlivellaMobile.com. See ad on page 13.

Young Living Essential Oils Mini Health Expo Young Living Essential Oils Independent Distributors, Judith Wilson and Sue Sides will host the Essential Oils Mini Health Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 14 at the Center for Spiritual Living, in Mobile.

The expo will include a short presentation and demonstrations of the many uses of essential oils including cooking techniques with free samples of foods and drinks. In addition, vendors will share, at their booths, information on how the oils can be used on people and pets. Drawings for door prizes will take place throughout the event.

All expo vendors are members of Young Living and use the oils in their daily lives and professional practices. A sampling of vendors include an intuitive health coach, a reflexologist, yoga and Pilates instructors, a hypnotherapist, an emotional freedom technique (EFT) consultant and more.

Wilson and Sides have hosted successful essential oil workshops for more than two years with a goal of educating others on the benefits of using essential oils for themselves, their children and their animals.

Young Living Essential Oils is thought by many to be the world leader in cultivation, distillation and production of pure, therapeutic-grade essential oil and aromatherapy products.

Location: 1230 Montlimar Dr., Mobile. Admission: $5. For more information call 251656-6696 or email AromaLife@bellsouth.net. See listing on page 29.

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Health Foods Store Supplements Sale Fairhope and Virginia’s Health Foods, Fairhope and Mobile’s oldest health food stores, are offering a 20 percent discount on Garden of Life, Planetary Herbals and Source Natural products for the entire month of July.

Both stores offer an extensive selection of nutritional supplements, whole foods supplements, groceries, organic produce and meats, books, cosmetics, incense, essential oils, cleaning supplies and pet foods.

Garden of Life (GardenOfLife.com) whole food vitamins and supplements are derived from all natural, plant-based whole food sources that are GMO- and chemical-free. Many of their formulas include probiotics. Select ingredients are cultured through their proprietary PotenZyme fermentation process and manufacturing techniques, which preserve living nutrients.

Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese herbalism are the focus of Planetary Herbals (PlanetaryHerbals.com) supplements.

Integrating traditional herbal formulas that have been used for thousands of years with modern pharmacological science and human clinical experience, each botanical formula contains quality raw materials designed to promote long-term health.

Source Naturals (SourceNaturals. com), a pioneer in the industry, introduced numerous award-winning formulas, including the number-one immune support product, Wellness Formula. Recognized for their excellence in independent surveys, other award-winning products include Life Force Multiple, Mega-Kid Multiple, Inflama-Rest, the Skin Eternal line, Higher Mind, Essential Enzymes and Male Response.

Locations: 3952 Airport Blvd., Ste. B, Mobile and 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope.

For more information call 251-345-0494 or 251-9280644, or visit Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com. See ad on page 2.

Remembering Samadhi: Weekend Workshops with Moira Anderson Remembering Samadhi: Weekend Workshops with Moira Anderson, an event organized by Kula Yoga Community will take place from 1 to 4 p.m., August 4 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., August 5, at Gallery 301, in Mobile.

This workshop offers students the yogic model of practice; specifically, svadyaya (self-study), asana (posture), pranayama (breathwork) and samayama (the trio of dharana, dhyana and samadhi).

Anderson says, "I encourage students to trust themselves to uncover their innate freedom, wisdom, joy and enthusiasm in class and in their lives." She sees the connection of mind, body and breath as means to experience divinity and truth within each moment.

Anderson, a certified, professional-level Kripalu instructor and teacher trainer, is registered with Yoga Alliance as an experienced yoga teacher at the 500-hour level. Sharing her love of yoga with students by directing programs and workshops at River Rock Yoga (RiverRockYoga.com) in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and teaching workshops regionally are Anderson’s joys and passions.

Cost is $40 per session or $100 for the weekend.

Early bird special is $90 for the weekend if paid

by July 16. Students may preregister online at KulaYogaCommunity.org. Location: 301 Conti St, Mobile. For more information, call 251-202YOGA or visit KulaYogaCommunity.org. See ad on page 31.

Moira Anderson

Mobile Secular Homeschoolers Welcomes All The Mobile Secular Homeschoolers (MSH), in Mobile, is accepting new members for the 2012-2013 school year that begins August 20. MSH is an inclusive support group that was formed so open-minded homeschoolers can gather for friendship and activities without religious obligations. Serving families in Mobile County and the surrounding areas, the group embraces all races, faiths, sexual orientations and family structures. All methods of homeschooling are welcome.

“Being a part of the MSH group has been a rewarding experience, not only for my children, but for me. It is good to be a part of a group that is inclusive; where religion and politics do not divide us. No matter who you are or what your background; the group is welcoming and supportive,” says longtime member Kimberly Wright Knowles.

Parents and students enjoy benefits provided by MSH that include field trips, social events and activities for homeschool families. Members share knowledge of homeschooling while accepting and supporting each other on their homeschool journey.

According to the group’s membership requirement guidelines: “We intend to keep things positive and fun within our group, and stay focused on our common principles of acceptance, inclusion and kindness.”

For more information, visit MobileSecularHomeschoolers.com or Facebook: Mobile Secular Homeschoolers.

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by Laura Lee Zanghetti Snapping photographs during spring and summer and painting at her studio throughout the winter, self-taught Massachusetts artist Laura Lee Zanghetti works year-round on the realistic seascapes and portraitures she loves most.

She travels throughout Boston Harbor and the surrounding islands, gathering inspiration for her beach and shoreline scenes, where colorfully clad boaters and beach strollers often find their way onto a finished canvas.

Although based upon the pictures she takes, Zanghetti’s creations transcend them and frequently include personal touches such as replacing the numeral on a sailboat with a child’s birthday number. “I don't want my art to look like a photo,” she advises.

“You can do anything you want with a painting. You can actually improve on nature.”

Zanghetti employs several techniques and styles of painting, working primarily in acrylics and oils. Her art is held in private collections across the U.S., and Surfside, an oil on canvas, graced the cover of South Shore Living magazine in July 2009. Another Zanghetti canvas appeared on the television series, Desperate Housewives.

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riends, family and members of the local yoga community filled the Center for Spiritual Living, in Mobile, on June 2, to celebrate the life of Dana Goudie. A yoga teacher, animal advocate and well-respected educator in the early childhood community, Goudie died in a tragic accident, together with her companion, Scott Burchard, May 26, in Las Vegas.

Goudie and Amanda Brenner founded Kula Yoga Community to offer “pay what you can” yoga classes in shared spaces throughout Mobile and Baldwin counties. Kula, the sanskrit word for community, was the inspiration for their unconventional yoga venture. By removing financial barriers, yoga becomes available to a wider demographic, and in doing so the founders hoped to grow and unite the existing yoga community.

Fostering a sense of community was more than a vision of Goudie’s, it was a daily aspiration in her life. She did whatever it took to make someone feel welcome and comfortable. Brenner says, “From name tags, to the props 8

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we used, to the music and the hands-on adjustments in class; Dana’s focus was on the individual student. She believed in the power of community 100 percent, and she believed that a successful community was built on personal relationships. I am proud to say that she truly accomplished that.”

Because she was well-respected as a teacher who was genuinely interested in fostering the Gulf Coast yoga community as a whole, Natural Awakenings approached Goudie last summer for feedback on the idea of organizing a large yoga event, in collaboration with all the local yoga teachers and studios.

Despite the short timeline, her response was optimistic and without hesitation.

“This is doable,” she said. "Let's talk next week, then approach all the studios.”

Two months later, with help from a dozen of the area’s studios, the result was the area’s largest yoga practice. More than 150 people came together for an hour-long public yoga class in Cathedral Square as a part of the inaugural annual Mobile/Baldwin Yoga Week. Goudie said of the event, “There has been so much

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support for this event. I am so proud to see the whole community working together.”

On June 8, yogis came together to honor Goudie in a memorial yoga ceremony. Led collaboratively by the area’s meditation and yoga teachers, Goudie’s sense of community was reflected in the event, which included mantras, a practice of 52 sun salutations (one for every year of Dana’s life), guided meditation and a vegetarian potluck. Kula yoga teacher Wendy Rush says, “It was a beautiful evening and a testament to how many people Dana touched in her life. I think Dana would have been so proud of the Kula family she was instrumental in helping to create.”

The week before the accident, Goudie and Brenner began paperwork for establishing the Kula Yoga Foundation. One mission of this newly forming nonprofit organization is to generate financial assistance for those that desire to pursue a higher yogic education. The Dana Goudie Memorial Scholarship Fund has been created as a result, and will serve individuals that demonstrate both financial need and a commitment to the community. “Kula Yoga Community was our shared vision, and I want Dana’s legacy to live on through it,” says Brenner, who will continue operating Kula Yoga Community and the Kula Yoga Foundation.

Fairhope Yogi Bridget Tate reflects, “Dana was a wise and deeply soulful woman. Her wisdom, her love, her humor, her lightness and sweetness are an epic loss for this community. She was one of the most deeply devoted people I've ever met in her mission of promoting and strengthening the very new yoga community in this area."

Although her physical presence will be missed immensely, Goudie’s contributions and spirit will continue to resonate throughout the Gulf Coast for years to come.

For more information about the Dana Goudie Memorial Scholarship Fund, visit KulaYogaCommunity.org. Rosie Bluum, in Fairhope, will be hosting a meditation and celebration in honor of Goudie. Details will be available at Facebook.com/ KulaYogaCommunity.

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hile traveling abroad, Dan Burden fell in love with some cities, but was unable to pinpoint why. “Then I realized that they were just like American cities, except they were designed the time-honored way, for people, and just accommodating their cars, not the other way around,” he says.

Imagine a busy, people-filled scene in Austin, Texas, Fairbanks, Alaska, or New York City, in contrast to an empty street in a sprawling, suburban neighborhood, with many garages, but few sidewalks and community parks. As co-founder of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute (WalkLive. org), headquartered in Port Townsend, Washington, Burden has spent the last 20 years imagining and fostering walkability by shifting the design focus of cities from cars to people. He believes a community qualifies as walkable when walking around in it is a natural activity.

Healthy, Economical, Sustainable Walkable towns are designed for universal use, catering to pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, bus riders and shopkeepers of all

ages. Sidewalks provide benches, shade and other amenities to make walking feasible and enjoyable. Streets are designed to keep speeds low, with on-street parking, medians, trees and an absence of one-way roads that flush traffic in and out during rush hour. Walking and biking trails are well connected. Where cul-de-sacs fracture street layouts, trail links reconnect neighborhoods.

A walkable destination also includes an intact town center with a compact layout of mixed-income housing near businesses and schools. A library, post office, shops and restaurants enhance the central mix. Accessible public spaces, plus parks, provide gathering spots and meeting places.

Walkable features provide multiple benefits. Environmentally, they encourage smart property development.

Rehabbed historic buildings become the place to live, work and play. Older, non-historic structures are replaced with compact, mixed-use buildings for street-level businesses with residential apartments above. Without a need for massive parking lots and multiple driveways, town centers instead invest in green spaces and walkways.

While decreasing fossil fuel use by driving less, citizens simultaneously

benefit in improved personal health as increased physical activity becomes a natural part of everyday life. According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the average resident of a walkable neighborhood weighs six to 10 pounds less than one from a sprawling neighborhood.

Improvements to increase walkability make economic sense; a valued, and thus valuable, investment, especially when municipal budgets are tight. “Municipalities simply can’t afford to build the massive-scale roads we need to keep traffic moving if we force everyone into their car all the time,” observes Burden.

Research by CEOs for Cities that analyzed data from 94,000 real estate transactions found that higher walkability scores were directly linked to higher home values in 13 of the 15 metro areas; homes that scored above average on walkability are worth $4,000 to $34,000 more than similar, but less walkable, homes.

Superior Quality of Life For Fairhope, Alabama, resident Daphne Dvorak, walking is a necessity. Since being diagnosed with macular degeneration two years ago, Dvorak hasn’t been able to drive.

“It’s a good thing I love walking,” she smiles. “I walk everywhere.” At 87 years young, her daily routine includes walking for coffee at 5:30 a.m. before walking to work at a downtown bank and later, to the post office. She also walks to visit friends at a nearby retirement community, to church on Sundays and to the grocery store. Despite her inability to read street signs, Dvorak exclaims, “I’m amazed at everything I see when I walk. It’s surprising how much enjoyment you can get out of everything around you.”

Oakland, California resident Benjamin McGriff is grateful for the expanded sense of home afforded by walkable city life. He remarks, “The line between your autonomous life in your physical residence and shared, day-to-day experiences within a community becomes blurred.”

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Scorecard, which tracks seven trends crucial to a sustainable future for the Pacific Northwest: health, economy, population, energy, sprawl, wildlife and pollution. They found that for every 10 minutes a person spends in a daily car commute, time spent in community activities falls by 10 percent.

The best benefits of walkable communities are less tangible and more intuited. Whether it’s the stimulating energy of a bustling big-city street corner or the tranquility of quiet spots with tree-shaded public benches, walkable communities enjoy a character and quality that draws people in and grounds them in a satisfying sense of place.

“It’s why you often find people from such places celebrating and defending their particular enclave,” says McGriff, “as if the idea of that place is a part of their family. In a sense, it is.”

“The benefits of making commercial districts and neighborhoods more walkable go beyond healthy lifestyles. Because baby boomers are going to need to rely less on driving as they age and the millennial generation favors a more urban experience, the demand for walkability will soar. There’s a direct economic payoff for investing in communities made for people, not just cars.” ~ Rick Cole, city manager, Ventura, California

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Walking School Buses Planned for Fairhope

by Charlene Lee

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ccording to Safe Routes to School (SafeRoutesInfo.org), the number of students walking to school has decreased by 35 percent since 1969, while childhood obesity has been on the rise. Why is the current generation no longer walking to school? Surveys clearly identify that parents do not feel safe letting their children walk, even when adequate sidewalks are available.

In response to this cultural perspective, Smart Coast (SmartCoast.org) is working to recreate the culture of walking to school with the introduction of a new form of transportation—the walking school bus. Student participants in this system will meet at neighborhood “walk stops” each morning and walk to school under the supervision of school-approved, adult “bus drivers.”

Walking school bus programs are forming across the country to make walking a more desirable form of school transportation. They provide a structured approach and foster healthier lifestyles, improve academic performances and bring communities closer together. Committed to facilitating this trend on a local level, Smart Coast plans to launch a pilot walking school bus program for Fairhope Elementary School in the fall.

"Walking to school was a daily event for me,” says Fairhope City Council member Debbie Quinn. “Great friendships were created from those walks that still exist today. What better way to get started every morning than to visit with your friends and talk about your day."

Fairhope Elementary School teacher Robin Dilsaver recalls, “What I remember most about walking to school was the social aspect of it. We walked and talked the whole way. On the way home, there was usually a stop for a snack and a drink to refuel us for the walk home and more chatting. It was on those walks that I learned

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other girls felt all the same things I was feeling about boys, our parents and school.”

Smart Coast has found that many adults like Quinn and Dilsaver are eager to share great memories from what was once a normal event—getting to school under one’s own foot power.

Fairhope resident Rebecca Bryant walks her kids, ages 6 and 8, to school most days. She says, “It’s a wonderful and fun time with them. They pick flowers for their teacher, rescue worms and roly polys from the sidewalk... it's an adventure!”

“If I could send my kids with a small group of kids their own age, I would feel comfortable sending them to school on their own,” Bryant continues, “I am very interested in the idea of a walking school bus, because it would connect interested walkers and parents who would like to share the responsibility amongst a larger group.”

Over the past four years, under the coordination of Smart Coast, hundreds of Fairhope school children have been walking to school on the first Friday of each month, accompanied by hundreds of neighbors, parents, grandparents, staff and community members. These events have been widely supported, but Smart Coast recognizes that one walk, once a month, is not enough to make substantive change in the health of students. The group believes Fairhope is ready for the next step, and together with the staff and parents of Fairhope Elementary School, efforts are underway to develop and facilitate pilot walking school buses for daily walks to school.

Smart Coast is pursuing volunteers and funding to support this pilot program. To learn more and get involved, call Charlene Lee at 251-928-2309, email Charlene@ SmartCoast.org or visit SmartCoast.org.

Gaining Strides in Wealth and Well-Being n A recent analysis by CEOs for Cities reveals that a one point increase in an area’s Walk Score, plotted on a 100-point online neighborhood rating scale, is associated with a $700 to $3,000 increase in home values.

According to an article published by Social Science Research Network, a 10 point increase pushes up commercial property values by as much as 9 percent. n A recent survey by the National Association of Realtors reveals that only 12 percent of future homebuyers want houses in drivable, suburbanfringe areas where many dwellings are currently priced below their mortgage value. n Residents of walkable communities feel more trust in their neighbors, are more active in community projects and volunteering and are less likely to name television as a major form of entertainment than those in nonwalkable neighborhoods, according to a study by the University of New Hampshire. n A study of 3,200 overweight adults, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, found that a healthy diet, combined with walking two-and-ahalf hours a week, reduced their risk of developing diabetes by 58 percent.

Participants 60 and older experienced a reduction of 71 percent. n Fewer young people are driving.

According to the Federal Highway Administration’s National Household Travel Survey, people from ages 21 through 30 accounted for just 21 percent of all miles driven in the United States in 1995. Despite population growth within this age group, its percentage of overall miles driven dropped to 14 percent in 2009.

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hile some big cities make it easy to live without a car, most modern American communities are lacking in walkability. According to Dan Burden, executive director of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute, the best way to make improvements is to first bring like-minded citizens together. “It can happen around a school where parents have an interest in kids having a safer to-and-from journey,” he says. “Or it can start with a neighborhood where people realize what they’ve lost and want to get back, such as a park.”

Burden advises establishing a unified plan among community members before approaching city officials. He points out, “Quite often, city leaders want to improve walkability, but don’t feel they have the backing of citizens.”

Citizens wanting to initiate a movement towards a more walkable hometown can learn from these national initiatives:

From Inspiration to Action (WalkLive.org/project/implementation-guide) AARP and the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute have published From Inspiration to Action: Implementing Projects to Support Active Living, a step-by-step guide to making streets more walkable. From working with local governments to securing funding, this comprehensive resource helps to mobilize concerned citizens.

Walking Advocates (AmericaWalks.org) This group engages, educates and connects walking advocates. Online tools guide citizens in forming a local advocacy group to change transportation policy.

Safe Routes to School (SafeRoutesInfo.org) Their participatory programs make bicycling and walking to school safer and more appealing to students, thus encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle from an early age.

The website provides a step-by-step guide for creating a local program, classroom guides and curriculum, grant information and law enforcement resources.

Rails-to-Trails (RailsToTrails.org) A nationwide network of trails built from former rail lines continues to expand as area volunteers secure funding and permits. Those labeled rail-trails are multipurpose public paths that replace former railroad corridors, while rail-with-trails are public paths parallel to active rail lines.

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hy is it important to choose natural sugars instead of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)? Dr. Vanessa Bundy, a pediatric resident at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University, remarks, “Fructose is metabolized differently than other sugars and has some byproducts [that are] believed to be bad for us.”

Children and adolescents that consume many foods containing pure fructose, such as sodas and energy drinks, kids’ cereals and sugary snacks, are at special risk. The researchers’ analysis of 559 adolescents, ages 14 to 18, correlated high-fructose diets with higher blood pressure, fasting glucose levels, insulin resistance and inflammatory factors that contribute to heart and vascular disease. Heavy consumers of the mega-sweetener also tended to have lower levels of cardiovascular protectors such as HDL (good) cholesterol and adiponectin, a protein hormone that regulates the body’s metabolism of lipids (fats and oils) and glucose (a simple sugar and universal source of energy).

Bundy explains, “The overall amount of fructose that is in HFCS is not much different than the amount in table sugar, but it’s believed there’s something in the syrup processing that plays a role in [producing] the bad byproducts of metabolism.”

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The medical profession has reported loud and clear that too much exposure causes dryness, wrinkling, premature aging and even skin cancer. Yet, many people don’t understand that certain types of medications, among other factors, can increase sensitivity to the sun’s rays.

People of all types of skin can be susceptible to allergic reactions to sun exposure, and contrary to popular belief, dark-skinned people are not immune.

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Sun Protection from Without Yale dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone, author of The Wrinkle Cure, strongly recommends natural non-chemical sunscreens such as “physical” blockers titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, not chemical sunscreen formulations, for everyone that plans to spend more than a few minutes in the sun. He states, “The benefit of a physical sunscreen is that it acts like tiny mirrors—deflecting all spectrums of the radiation away from the skin, including the dangerous ultraviolet [UV] rays.”

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other synthetic chemical ingredients, paraben-based preservatives and can carry health risks, says medical researcher Elizabeth Plourde, Ph.D., author of Sunscreens are Biohazards: Treat as Hazardous Waste.

Plourde supports Australia’s Victoriabased SunSmart program, credited with preventing more than 100,000 skin cancers and saving thousands of lives since its inception 32 years ago, in a country with one of the world’s highest rates of skin cancer, according to Cancer Council, Australia. Effective UV protection has come from the increased use of hats, sunglasses and protective clothing, including neckto-knee swimsuits for children.

Rather than use chemicals, Plourde is among the health advocates that suggest sun worshippers seek shade, cover up and avoid sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; be extra-careful when the UV index is high; find the daily National Weather Service forecast assessing the risk of sun overexposure at epa.gov/ sunwise/uvindex; take extra precautions near water, snow and sand, because they reflect and substantially intensify radiation; avoid tanning products or tanning beds, even those advertised as safe; and wear tightly woven, dark, clothing for maximum sun protection. Lightweight denim is a good choice.

Skin Protection from Within Numerous studies show that specific foods can help provide natural sun protection, working from the inside out, including a class of foods incorporating carotenoids, which give rich colors to fruits and vegetables. According to recent research from Henrich-Heine University, in Dusseldorf, Germany, subcategories of the nutrients lutein (in dark green leafy veggies) and lycopene (in tomatoes and other pink/red foods) are among the most powerful antioxidants.

Perricone explains, “Numerous scientific studies from around the world show that oral supplementation with carotenes, especially lycopene and betacarotene, improve skin structure, have powerful wound-healing properties and offer great protection from damage caused by sunlight.” Because inflammation is a major cause of many types of skin damage and premature aging, he highly recommends the Mediterranean diet and other

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A growing body of research from such prestigious institutions as North Carolina’s Duke University and the Xienta Institute for Skin Research, in Pennsylvania, shows that vitamins C and E can protect skin against free radical damage and also reduce the chances of sunburn.

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ummer is the high season for outdoor gatherings to celebrate warm weather and make the most of evening’s lingering natural light. When it comes to outdoor entertaining, simple is generally better. Backyard cookouts and picnic takeouts call for tasty fare, light foods and nothing too fancy or fussy.

In most parts of the country, summer brings a bounty of just-picked produce, and the fresher it is, the fewer the steps required to make delicious dishes. By keeping just a few staples on hand—coldpressed olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh herbs and lemons, a good sea salt and freshly ground pepper—the cook will always be prepared to put together a delectable, trouble-free spread. Options run from grilled goodies to marinated and tossed salads that give the hosts time to enjoy their company. Complete the treat by serving skewers of fresh, ripe, cut fruit for dessert—an easy, healthy and welcome alternative to rich and complicated or store-bought sweets.

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To keep serving and cleanup easy, use eco-friendly disposables. Look for plates made from recycled content or bagasse (derived from sugar cane fiber), cutlery sourced from biodegradable, plant-based plastic and recycled-paper napkins. Give guests instant access to a nearby compost bin, garbage can and recycling bin, or designated carry-away bags.

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These flavorful patties are a hearty and complete source of protein, a popular, plant-based option for traditional burgers. Ground flaxseed mixed with water works to bind the ingredients together in place of eggs. When grilling, be careful to flip them gently, so that patties stay together; they’re equally delicious cooked in a skillet on the stove. Serve on a whole-grain pita and load on the toppings. For a gluten-free alternative, use ground tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs.

Yields 6 to 8 burgers 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed, drained and spread out to dry for 20 minutes; divide into two equal parts 2 Tbsp Vegenaise 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp garlic powder ¼ to ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional) 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed, mixed with 3 Tbsp water ½ cup cooked quinoa ½ cup breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips, as needed 1 /3 cup finely chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped cilantro Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Toppers Salsa Avocado slices Lettuce Sliced red onion Pickles 1. Drain and rinse black beans in a colander. Shake and let stand for a few minutes for excess liquid to drain.

Spread out on a clean, dry towel; blot dry with another clear, dry towel; and let stand to dry for 20 minutes. This can also be done in the oven—spread on a cookie sheet and dry at 300° F for 15 minutes.

1 cup watermelon, cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 avocado, cut in half, pitted and cut into ¾-inch cubes ½ cup pitted green olives, chopped (Castelvetrano olives recommended) 1 Tbsp chopped basil 1 Tbsp chopped mint 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar or champagne vinegar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

3. In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed and water. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken.

Mix into the black bean mixture and add remaining beans, quinoa, breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips, onion and cilantro. Mix until combined. If the mixture looks too wet to hold together, add more breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Form into 3- to 4-inch-circumference patties. If time allows, let chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours to firm and for flavors to develop.

1. In a bowl, place tomatoes, watermelon, cucumber, avocado, olives, basil and mint. Toss gently.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over tomato-watermelon mixture and toss gently to mix. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.

Serve immediately.

5. On a grill preheated to mediumhigh and brushed with oil, cook patties until crisp and brown, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Or heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Pesto Grilled Corn on the Cob A pesto-packed twist on a backyard party classic, grilling corn in its husk yields tender kernels and a delectable natural sweetness.

Watermelon Mediterranean Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Avocado and Olives

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2. In a food processor, place half of the beans, Vegenaise, cumin, oregano, garlic powder and crushed red pepper. Chop in pulses to create a coarse purée. Transfer to a medium bowl.

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1. Oil grill and preheat to medium high.

with cheesecloth to strain into a pitcher.

2. Fill a large bowl with cold water.

3. Bring an additional 4 cups water to a boil. Pour over tea bags and basil and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and basil. Pour into pitcher with peach nectar and chill in the fridge until cold.

Stir before serving, as the peach nectar tends to separate; serve over ice garnished with basil leaves.

3. Keeping the husks attached at the base, peel back the husks of each cob and remove the silk. Cover the cobs again with the husk.

4. Soak the corncobs in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes to prevent husks from charring too quickly.

5. In a food processor, place basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt and pepper and chop in pulses for maximum mixing. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Set aside.

6. Place corn, covered in its husk on the grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill, let it cool enough to touch and then remove husks. Return to grill and cook, turning to lightly char all sides, for an additional 5 to 7 minutes total.

7. Remove from grill and generously brush with pesto. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper if desired and serve hot.

Peach Basil Green Iced Tea

Peaches and basil are a refreshing flavor combination to embellish this cooling iced tea. Green tea is loaded with antioxidants and good-for-you phytonutrients.

Strawberry Honey Lemonade

This honey-sweetened lemonade is flush with fresh strawberries for a perfect balance of flavor and thirst-quenching enjoyment.

Yields 4 to 6 servings 1 pint strawberries, washed, trimmed and cut in half 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons) 2 /3 cup honey ½ cup warm water 5 cups cold water 1. In a blender, place strawberries and ¼ cup lemon juice and blend until smooth. Pour through a fine sieve and press with the back of a spoon or pour through a strainer lined with cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard pulp.

2. In a pitcher, mix together honey and warm water and stir until honey is dis-

Yields 4 to 6 servings 6 peaches, pitted, peeled and sliced ½ cup agave nectar 4 cups water 4 green tea bags 1 cup basil leaves 4 cups boiled water Basil leaves for garnish 1. In a saucepan, place peaches, agave nectar and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.

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Watermelon-Mint Limeade 1 small watermelon (or half of a larger melon), diced 1 /3 cup fresh lime juice 1 /3 cup agave nectar 2 Tbsp chopped mint 1 Tbsp chopped basil Pinch crushed sea salt 2 cups ice

1. Using a chinois or other fine-mesh strainer, push the watermelon through the mesh using a sturdy wooden spoon, to push through all the liquid into a bowl, leaving behind the pulp and seeds. Pour the liquid into a pitcher with the lime juice, agave nectar and a pinch of salt. Chill well.

2. Just before serving, add the mint and basil to the liquid, and blend the mixture in the blender in two batches, adding a cup of ice to each batch.

Future fun: Freeze leftover portions into popsicles for an easy treat on another day.

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The Ultimate Minimalist Five Powerful Lessons from Gandhi

“You may have occasion to possess or use material things, but the secret of life lies in never missing them.” ~ Mohandas Gandhi

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olitical and spiritual leader Mohandas Gandhi practiced total simplicity and minimalism, leaving an admirable legacy of how to live. Born into a prosperous family, he enjoyed a privileged upbringing and studied law at University College, London, in England. When he left Earth, he had fewer than 10 possessions.

In contrast, most of us tend to spend a lot of time and energy accumulating and looking after possessions; by having less, life naturally becomes simpler. We can take up author Dave Bruno’s The 100 Thing Challenge and start cutting down to bare basics by recycling, refusing to accept more stuff and giving away or selling unwanted possessions.

Accumulate little. Gandhi believed in possessing only the clothes, sandals, watch and spectacles he wore and some cooking and eating utensils. He would give away or auction any gift he received.

Eat simple food. Gandhi never had a problem being overweight. He followed a strict vegetarian diet and frequently cooked his own simple, locally produced foods. He ate from a small bowl, a reminder to eat moderately and mindfully, often accompanied by prayers.

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Gandhi shaved off his hair.

Lead a simple, stress-free life. Gandhi meditated daily and spent hours in reflection and prayer. Though he was a revered world leader, he led a simple life with few distractions and commitments and would interrupt political meetings to play with children. Gandhi insisted on doing his own simple tasks.

He advocated self-sufficiency and simple work.

Let your life be your message. A prolific, concise writer and powerful speaker in public; in private, Gandhi

spoke quietly and only when necessary.

He preferred to let his life talk for him.

By living a simple life, Gandhi was able to devote himself to his chosen higher purpose and focus on his commitment to his people and the world. Accordingly, consistent focus determines anyone’s success and the potential for leaving one’s own inspiring legacy.

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KEEPING PETS’ EARS HEALTHY Prevention Tips & Treatment Options

by Dr. Matthew J. Heller

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ar infections are common in the pet population, especially in humid summer months that invite water play.

Fi d o , t h e m i x e d breed, may keep running his cheek up and down the side of the couch, trying to find relief for his itchy ears; or the tabby, Fluffy, waits until bedtime to begin intensely scratching her ears beside the bed, interrupting a family member’s sleep.

Whether a pet is plagued by a chronic condition or is a bewildered firsttime sufferer, such infections disrupt a pet’s health and well-being. Causes vary, as do treatments, but prevention is always the best medicine.

Indicators of Ear Trouble Contact a holistic or integrative veterinarian to identify the source of the problem and devise a course of action to prevent a possible infection from escalating if a pet is demonstrating one or more symptoms: scratching the ears with their paws or rubbing them along the carpet or furniture; an offensive odor emanating from

the ears; dirty appearance of ears—visible brown, black or yellow debris in the ear canal; red, inflamed ears; or whimpering, crying or withdrawing when the pet’s ear is gently touched.

Primary Causes & Treatment Options During a routine appointment for an ear infection, a veterinarian may inspect the ear canal with an otoscope for inflammation and will collect a swab of debris to identify the source of the problem.

Sometimes there are multiple culprits; it is fairly common for both yeast and bacteria to be present.

Bacteria and yeast infections tend to be more common in dogs, because of their anatomy. Hair grows in the ears of many dogs; when combined with floppy or drooping earflaps, a dark, moist environment is created in which bacteria and yeast can flourish. Breeds with this tendency include cocker spaniels, basset hounds, schnauzers and poodles.

A very common cause of ear infections is skin allergies, and treatment can be more challenging than handling a comparatively simple bacterial or fungal

infection. While humans may exhibit a runny nose or itchy eyes from an allergic reaction, a cat or dog commonly reveals its skin allergies by inflammation in the ears. Factors may be food-related or environmental or both.

Identifying an animal’s allergies is a priority; often, a simple change in diet can solve the problem. Especially for pets with chronic ear infections, avoid the discomfort of repeated infections by requesting a professional diagnostic allergy test to identify possible environmental and food allergens. Such testing may involve three separate methods: a blood test for sensitivity to either food or environmental sources; intradermal exposure to environmental allergens (pricking the skin with a small source of allergen to see the reaction); or trials eliminating possible food or regional environmental allergens. As a last resort, some pets may also benefit from allergy injections as part of immunotherapy to desensitize them to specific allergic reactions.

Once the source of an infection has been identified, appropriate steps will be recommended.

If bacteria or yeast is the issue, topical treatment may include both a medicated ear cleanser and an ointment.

Medicine will vary from antibiotic to antifungal or antiparasitic, depending on the diagnosis, or be a broad-spectrum medication. Often, when owners begin to see an improvement, they stop the medication prematurely, as applications are typically not a pleasant task. It is important to continue to treat the pet’s ears as any prescription indicates. Upon completion, the veterinarian will likely want to recheck the ears to confirm success.

With certain severe ear infections, additional steps may still be necessary, including oral antibiotics or, if the pet continues to experience discomfort, an anti-inflammatory pain reliever. Traumeel Pure Ear Drops is a homeopathic anti-inflammatory that provides temporary relief for ear discomfort and minor ear inflammation. Zymox Otic Enzymatic Solution can be used to treat acute or chronic ear inflammation caused by either bacterial or yeast conditions. If a pet’s ear infection is not treated early and properly, it can, on rare occasions, lead to more severe problems that require surgical intervention. natural awakenings

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Other Possible Causes Ear mites (tiny arthropods that can reside in a cat’s or dog’s ear canal) are more common in cats. They are visible under the vet’s microscope and require specific treatment.

Occasionally, a foreign object lodged in a pet’s ear canal can be the cause of an infection. A vet’s ear exam should reveal the troublesome presence.

Certain diseases also affect ear infections, such as thyroid or immune-sup-

pressing diseases. Cats with diabetes also tend to be more prone to ear infections.

The family vet knows the pet’s history and can advise treatment that addresses the underlying cause.

the family veterinarian. Do not put a Qtip in their ears; use a cotton ball.

Natural Prevention is Key

n Minimize water in the ear canal after swimming trips by using a vet-recommended ear product containing a drying agent like salicylic acid to reduce the moisture in the ear canal.

To prevent infection in the first place or to minimize future problems once a pet’s ear infection has been successfully treated, follow these simple steps. n Thoroughly clean the pet’s ears once a week with a cleanser recommended by

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n Pluck the pet’s ear hair periodically (a groomer can also do this).

Dr. Matthew J. Heller is an integrative veterinarian and owner of All About PetCare, in Middletown, OH.

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10% Discount on all Dowloads – During the month of July get 10% off all meditation downloads and other products when purchased online. 251-609-1251 Alive@AliveWithAdwiti.com. StressReliefCDs.com.

Gulf Shores Meditation Flash Mob – 6-6:15pm. All are welcome to this monthly meditation on the public beach. Meets rain or shine with a nearby pavilion serving as the rain site. Lifeguard chair number 1, Gulf Place Public Beach, Gulf Shores. 251-609-6999.

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Essential Oils Mini Health Expo – 10am-2pm. Learn the many uses of essential oils including cooking, yoga, reflexology, hypnotherapy and more. Young Living vendors, demonstrations, food and drink samples made with essential oils and door prizes throughout the event.

See news brief in this issue for details. $5 admission.

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Summer Detox Flow Yoga – 10:30am-12pm. Experienced beginners and up. Join Julie Wilkins for a power/Vinyasa style yoga practice. Warm the body, work muscles, incorporate twisting poses to cleanse and purify organs. Finish with restorative poses to relax the body and stretch the organs. Cleanse the mind, heart and spirit through the use of meditation and reflection, transitioning through the summer season with a lightness. Pay What You Can. 251-202-YOGA. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

Usui Reiki Level I and II Workshops – 9:30am5:30pm. Jul 7-8. Certified Instructor: Julie E Brent.

Prepaid fee is $299. Reiki Center of Fairhope, 20730-B, Hwy 181, Fairhope. Julie: 251-281-8811.

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FRIDAY, JULY 6 Finding Joe-Movie Presentation – 7pm. Finding Joe is an exploration of famed mythologist Joseph Campbell’s studies and their continuing impact on our culture. The film navigates the stages of what Campbell dubbed "The Hero’s Journey." Donation $10. 1230 Montlimar Dr, Mobile. 251-343-0777.

FRIDAY, JULY 13 Sunset Yoga on the Bluff – 6:30-8pm. This event is by donation for charity every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month overlooking the bay. Bring your own mat and a friend. Meditation 6:30. Yoga at 7. Beginner friendly classes. By donation. Fairhope Pier. 251-379-4493.

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Global Meditation – 6pm. Imagine the whole world meditating together. On this day MedMobs around the globe will be meditating together. No experience necessary. Please join us. Fairhope Municipal Pier Fountain. Visit Facebook: Meditation Flash Mob: Gulf Coast Alabama.

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

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

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Sunday Service – 10:30am. Questioning, understanding and growing together spiritually as we enjoy the adventure of life. Center for Joyful Living, 60 N Ann St, Mobile. 251-391-6960.

Sunday Worth-ship Celebration – 10:30am. Find, strengthen and celebrate a connection with Divine Spirit. Donation. One mile north of US Hwy 104.

Unity on the Eastern Shore, 22979 US Hwy 98, Montrose. 251-990-8934. UnityEasternShore.org.

Sunday Worship – 11am. Celebrate Spirit in this special and sacred space. Between Hillcrest and Knollwood. Unity Mobile, 5859 Cottage Hill, Mobile. 251-661-1788.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Gulf Shores Meditation Flash Mob – 6-6:15pm. All are welcome to this monthly meditation on the public beach. Meets rain or shine with a nearby pavilion serving as the rain site. Lifeguard chair number 1, Gulf Place Public Beach, Gulf Shores. 251-609-6999.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study 3 – Times Vary. To better understand ways to prevent cancer, the American Cancer Society is recruiting participants for its historic Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). Enrollment will he held August 21-25 at Infirmary Health Locations, YMCA of South Alabama Locations and Meyer Vacation Rentals. For more information or to enroll call 888-604-5888 or visit CPS3SouthAlabama.org.

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Explore the yogic model of self-study, postures, breathwork and meditation to reveal your most powerful memory; the peaceful expanse of your true nature. $40/session. $100/weekend. Space 301, Downtown Mobile. 251-202-YOGA. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Global MedMob – 6pm. Imagine the whole world meditating together. On this day MedMobs around the globe will be meditating together. No experience necessary. Please join us. Fairhope Municipal Pier Fountain. Visit Facebook: Meditation Flash Mob: Gulf Coast Alabama.

Foundations Yoga – 2:15pm. 75 Minutes. A great intro (or re-intro) to yoga practice. Learn and practice the basics of yoga in a slow paced class format. Focus is given to proper form and alignment in essential poses to establish a strong foundation. $15. Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-990-3447.

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Open Table: A Community of Faith Worship Service (United Church of Christ) – 5pm. Weekly progressive Christian worship. Free. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1050 Azalea Rd, Mobile. 251-545-1011.

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monday Align and Flow Yoga with Leah – 9am. Each class will have a central theme or peak posture; the class flow will use other poses and the breath to prepare for this specific asana. The focus will be on specific muscle movements to promote safety in yoga. Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104.

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Monday Appointments Receive 10% Discount – 9am-5pm. Call to schedule a Monday appointment and get 10% off Emotional Healing Packages/4-8 sessions, Stop Smoking in 3 sessions and Weight Release Packages/8 sessions. Gulf Shores. 251-609-1251. Alive@ AliveWithAdwiti.com. AliveWithAdwiti.com.

Yoga in the Yurt – 9-10am. No experience necessary. Increase flexibility, strength and balance through the gentle stretching and poses of yoga.

Instructor Rosie Denton has practiced and taught yoga for many years. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and a pillow. Pay what you can (suggested $7-$12). Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center, Citronelle. 251-866-7204. MidEarthHealing@ yahoo.com. MiddleEarthHealing.com.

Power Yoga with Lynette – 9:15-10:15am. Blends Pilates and yoga (primarily Pilates) and traditional strength training exercises with emphasis on the core. May include the use of stability balls, light weights or resistance bands. Promotes mind-bodybreath connection focusing on quality movements. $5/1st time. $10/preregister. $15/drop-in. Integrated Fitness-Fairhope. 251-554-4121. IntegratedFitnessFairhope.com.

Eyes on Living, Baldwin County Low Vision Support Group – 10-11:30am. Third Mon. Anyone who has or knows someone with vision loss or impairment is welcome in the Single Tax room at Fairhope Library. Free. Shelia Tetley: 251-929-2169.

Gentle Yoga – 5:30pm. Join Amanda Brenner, RYT200 for joint-opening movement and postures with emphasis on the breath, ending in guided relaxation. Modifications offered for injuries or limitations. Pay what you can. Perfect for beginners.

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Transitions Yoga – 6pm. 60 minutes. Come join us in this flowing vinyasa class which focuses attention on alignment in poses. Finding stability and refinement of the poses through alignment allows for a safe, steady and deep practice. $10. Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-990-3447. YogaBirds.com.

La Leche League Enrichment Meeting – 6:30pm.

Last Mon. La Leche League provides encouragement, information and support for nursing and expectant mothers. Free. Call for location. 251689-2085.

Pranic Healing and Meditation – 6:30pm. Come experience healing for your mind, body and soul. We address specific physical and emotional ailments, followed by the Meditation on Twin Hearts. Let us take the stress off and balance your aura. Classes also available. CEU's -LMTs and Nurses. $10 donation.

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tuesday Reiki and Hypnotherapy Sessions – Tues and Thurs by appointment. Promote peace, serenity and physical well-being. Call to schedule an appointment or for more info on training and CEUs. Foley. 251979-9851. RioBarlow@ymail.com.

Focus on Form Yoga – 9:15am. 75 Minutes. An experienced beginner/intermediate yoga class that moves from a basic asana warmup towards an advanced classical yoga pose. Cool down and a closing relaxation meditation makes every class a workout and an enlightening mind-body connection. $15.

Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-9903447. YogaBirds.com.

Rise and Shine Yoga – 6:30-7:45am. Tues and Thurs. Start the day with an invigorating Hatha Yoga practice. Class includes a mixture of flow yoga, Pranayama, restorative and meditation. Fellowship, coffee and some of mom's homemade bread follows. $7/drop-in, $50/10 class package, $75/family. Trinity Yoga Studio, Highway 98 East, Foley. 251-987-1147 or 251-609-5541.

La Leche League Series Meeting – 10:30am. Second Tues. La Leche League provides encouragement, information and support for nursing and expectant mothers. Free. Call for location. 251-689-2085.

Yoga with Adrienne – 5:45pm. Relax and renew at the end of a long day. Enhance balance, strength and suppleness with Adrienne while your mind experiences pure delight. Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

LA Hikers Meeting – 6-7pm. First Tues. Free and open to the public. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort. LAHikerMeetings.Blogspot.com.

Energize and Relax Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Tues and Thurs. This class emphasizes flow yoga with Pranayama and some Kundalini. Meditation follows the energizing portion to calm in preparation for the day. $7/drop-in, $50/10 class package, $75/family.

Trinity Yoga Studio, Hwy 98 East, Foley. 251-9871147 or 251-609-5541.

Positive Parenting Class – 6-8pm. Kids don’t come with a set of instructions. Learn tools and skills to create a happy, healthy family. Free. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile. 251-479-5700.

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

Creative Spark Writing Group – 7-8pm. Love offering encouraged and appreciated. Rosie Bluum, 6 A Bancroft St, Fairhope. 251-517-5626. RosieBluum.com.

Mobile Bay Canoe and Kayak Club Meeting – 7-8:30pm. First Tues. For pro-paddlers and those brand new to the sport. Open to the public. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort. BayKayaker.

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Spiritual Book Study Group, Mobile – 7-9pm.

First and third Tues. Read and discuss spiritual books chosen by the members. Contact Joy: 251-382-4215.

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Spiritual Cinema Group, Mobile – 7-9pm. Second and fourth Tues. View and discuss spiritual movies received from “Spiritual Cinema Circle.” Contact Melissa: 251-452-0393. CWG_Mobile_Group@ yahoo.com.

wednesday Viniyoga with Rhonda – 6:45am. A yoga for all ages. Viniyoga is directed toward healing. Join Rhonda Gran-Proescher in class to refresh your breath, awaken your body and renew your spirit.

Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104.

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Yoga Abs with Faye – 8:30am. What a great way to jump start your day. Let breath and body move in sync as Faye Mahan weaves a blend of classical yoga flow and poses, with added emphasis on those hard to work abdominal areas. Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. $5 Yoga Flow and Chair Yoga – 9:15am Yoga Flow.

10:30am Chair Yoga. Beginners welcome! Enjoy

exercise at any level. Improve balance, strength and flexibility. $5. Fairhope UMC CLC. 251-379-4493.

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Power Yoga with Lynette – 9:15-10:25am. Experience necessary. Vigorous flow based class. May include inversions such as hand stands or back bends encouraging you to move at your own pace. Offers the opportunity to explore poses with a playful mindset with modification options. $5/1st time. $10/ preregister. $15/drop-in. Integrated Fitness-Fairhope.

251-554-4121. 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 a happy, healthy family. Free. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Suite 100, Mobile.

251-479-5700. Kids101@comcast.net.

Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis – 12-1pm. This chair yoga class is free to participants and funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. You must have MS to participate. Build strength and flexibility while improving balance and circulation. Free. Fairhope UMC CLC. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com.

Unusual Film Series – 2pm. Third Wed. Adults only. Thought provoking cutting-edge films shown on big screen in meeting room. Free. Popcorn and drinks included. Foley Public Library. 251-943-7665.

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Gentle Yoga – 4:15-5:15pm. Join Amanda Brenner, RYT200 for joint-opening movement and with emphasis on breath. Appropriate for beginners, those recovering from injuries, seniors or advanced practitioners. Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile. Pay what you can. 251-202-YOGA. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

Group Reformer Class – 4:45pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Dana for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and be both leaner and stronger. Call for reservations. Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

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

International Association of Near Death Studies (IANDS) – 6-7:30pm. Second Wed. 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.

Guided Meditation with Rosie Bluum – 7-8pm.

Practice guided meditation at Rosie Bluum and experience an inner journey which heals the heart, mind, body and soul. Nurture the spirit. Love offering appreciated. Additional days and times coming.

Rosie Bluum, 6 A S Bancroft St, Fairhope. 251-5175626. RosieBluum.com.

thursday Gentle Yoga – 3-4pm. Join Amanda Brenner, RYT200 for joint-opening movement, postures, and breathwork.

Modifications provided for injuries and limitations.

Perfect for beginners. Space 301, Mobile. Pay what you can. 251-202-YOGA. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

Haven at Fairhope Farmer’s Market – 3-6pm. The Haven will participate at the weekly Fairhope Farmers Market. Free. Behind Fairhope Public Library.

The Haven: 251-929-3980.

Yoga with Chris M – 5:45pm. Join Chris McFadyen

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for some energizing yoga that will calm your mind and both enhance and refocus your body. Find your passion and relocate your humor after a long day.

Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104.

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Tropical Flow Yoga – 6pm. Celebrate your body and deepen the mind body connection with this tropical, dynamic flow class featuring a series of fluid sun salutations, twists, forward bends, hip openers and arm balances. Water and towel recommended. $10.

Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-9903447. YogaBirds.com.

Rosie Bluum Book Club – 7-8pm. First Thurs.

Like-minded individuals are seeking growth and expansion through good discussions about challenging topics. For our latest book visit website or visit Rosie Blu to pick up a copy. Mention the club to get a discount. Rosie Bluum, 6A Bancroft St, Fairhope.

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friday Fab Fifteen Friday – Get an extra 15% off purchases. Back to Health Nutrition and Natural Foods, 1600 N McKenzie, Foley. 251-970-2225.

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Tropical Core and Flow Yoga – 7:45am. 60 Minutes. A fit beginners/intermediate tropical yoga class that offers a hybrid of Vinyasa based flow and core strengthening work set to fun, funky music. Great for weight loss, detox, heightened physical fitness and stress reduction. Water and towel recommended. $10. Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. 251990-3447. YogaBirds.com.

Yoga in the Yurt – 9-10am. No experience necessary. Increase your flexibility, strength and balance through the gentle stretching and poses of yoga.

Instructor Rosie Denton has practiced and taught yoga for many years. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and a pillow. Pay what you can (suggested $7-$12). Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center, Citronelle. 251-866-7204. MidEarthHealing@ yahoo.com. MiddleEarthHealing.com.

Core Barre with Dana – 10am. Work your body to a fusion of ballet, Pilates, yoga and classic fitness. Lift your assets while moving to fun music. This is one hour that can really change your shape. Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Foley Farmers Market – 3-6pm. Thru Jul 6. Local fresh farm produce, fruits, vegetables, eggs, honey, jams and jellies, baked goods and plants. Free. Heritage Park, Foley. 251-943-1300

saturday Saturday Morning Yoga with Augusta – 7:308:45am. Designed for all levels. The goal is to present movement and mindfulness simultaneously. The movements will challenge you to stay mindful and your mindfulness will allow you to honor your limits without judging yourself. $15 drop-in. $10 students and instructors. Creative Outlet, 66 1/2 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-928-5363. HeartStringsYoga.com.

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Silent Meditation with Rosie Bluum – 9-9:30am.

Come sit in silence with a group of like-minded people and start your Saturday with tranquility and peace of mind. Gentle meditation music is played in the background. Love offering appreciated. Additional days and times coming. Rosie Bluum, 6A Bancroft St, Fairhope. 251-517-5626. RosieBluum.com.

Restorative Yoga – 10:30am. 75 Minutes. This passive practice of yoga is a profoundly relaxing sequence of restful, nourishing postures, breathing techniques and simple meditations. Poses are supported by yoga

props. It's an effective way to manage stress, relieve chronic pain and maintain health. $15. Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-990-3447. YogaBirds.com.

Vigorous Flow Yoga – 10:30am. Join rotating Kula teachers for an energizing practice to start the weekend right. Flowing postures guided by the breath ending in relaxation and guided meditation. Also 9:30am at Eastern Shore Dance Academy and Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mobile. Space 301, Mobile. Pay what you can. 251-202-YOGA. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

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MARI ASSESSMENTS – MARI is a comprehensive system using colors and symbols to create a visual snapshot of the self. Reveal your inner voice, find guidance through personal issues and better understand your true self. 251-517-5326 or 251-752-6509. MARIByRosie.com.

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 OPPS AZALEA CITY CAT COALITION – Volunteers needed in any capacity: transporting cats, trapping and adoption events. Contact Susan Young: 251-648-7582. 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.

DOG RIVER CLEARWATER REVIVAL STORM DRAIN MARKRE PROJECT– Volunteers needed to educate the public about the storm drain system. Supplies and instructions provided. Work at your convenience. Contact Janet Miller: J46Miller@yahoo.com, 251-654-1827.

MERCY MEDICAL Hospice volunteers needed to provide services such as running errands, offering respite breaks for caregivers and clerical assistance.

251-621-4431, Volunteers@MercyMedical.com.

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FAIRHOPE ARTIST GALLERY

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

Come and be inspired by local affordable art in this uniquely creative atmosphere. Look for “ART” and a golden palette above the door. Open Mon-Sat 10-5.

Classes offered.

Rev. S h er r ie 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 22.

18 South Section Street, Fairhope 251-990-8763 FairhopeArtistGallery.BlogSpot.com

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 16.

CHILDBIRTH SERVICES KATRINA BREELAND

Made for Love Childbirth Classes and Doula Services 251-554-5704 Facebook.com/MadeForLoveMobile DONA and Birthing from Within™ trained doula and mentor offers a holistic and mindful approach to childbirth preparation.

LOTUS DOULA SERVICES

Serving Alabama and Mississippi Gulf Coast 251-300-5778; 251-214-2919 LotusDoulas@gmail.com Lotus-Doula.net Offering postpartum services, labor services and breastfeeding consultation. Belly casts and birth planning consultation also available.

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

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

JUDITH Z. WILSON, MEM. #759523 Healthy Living With Essential Oils 251-656-6696, AromaLife@bellsouth.net YLWellness.com/AromaLife 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.

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

Hwy 59 on the way to Gulf Shores.

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.

OPEN TABLE: A COMMUNITY OF FAITH (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST) 1050 Azalea Road at St Luke’s Episcopal Church, Mobile 251-545-1011, OpenTableUCC.org 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. Childcare provided. See ad on page 18.

CLEANING SERVICES GREEN CLEAN, LLC Nicoll Mastin 251-508-3796 Green Clean, LLC provides environmentally friendly, nontoxic cleaning services for residential properties. Regular and deep-cleaning services are available, as well as green cleaning products and kits.

See ad on page 13.

DENTISTRY DR. DAYTON HART, DM

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 2.

OLIVELLA The Holiday, Inc. Shopping Center 4513 Old Shell Road, Mobile 251-725-6810 OlivellaMobile.com More than 50 on-tap gourmet extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars. Great gifts for food lovers and those looking for healthier ways to prepare their meals. Come in for a complimentary tasting! See ad on page 13.

IAOMT Protocol 225 West Laurel Avenue, Foley 251-943-2471, DrDaytonHart.com

VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II

Free book for new patients: M e rc u r y F re e D e n t i s t r y .

Offering ozone; laser (nosuture) gum surgery; testing for compatible materials and cavitycausing bacteria; examine for gum disease and bacteria; laser cavity diagnoses; saliva pH check; oral galvanic screening; no fluoride used. See ad on page 14.

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 2.

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

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YOGA

PHOTOGRAPHERS

PRANIC HEALING IN MOBILE

VICTORIA WEBB PHOTOGRAPHY

Deana Lannie 251-454-0959

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

251-716-9699 VictoriaWebbPhotography@hotmail.com VictoriaWebbPhotography.com Lifestyle portraits and wedding photography.

SOUND THERAPY MARTHA UMPHREY

REIKI AND HYPNOTHERAPY

251-752-8122 MarthaUmphrey@yahoo.com

Rio Barlow 251-979-9851 RioBarlow@ymail.com

Promote peace, serenity and physical well-being.

Offering Reiki therapy and hypnotherapy sessions by appointment.

MASSAGE

Offering sound therapy as a natural solution for tinnitus or diminished hearing due to injury, stroke or aging.

20205 Middle Earth Road, Citronelle 251-866-7204 MiddleEarthHealing.com

22787 US 98, Building D Suite 5, Montrose, 251-616-4201 JenAdamsLMT.MassageTherapy.com JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com

251-990-9552 MobileBaldwinYoga@gmail.com TinyURL.com/YogaWeek Facebook: Mobile/Baldwin Yoga Week Celebrate National Yoga Month with free yoga classes and events in September. Look for details in the August issue of Natural Awakenings. If you are a yoga teacher or studio owner, contact us to get involved!

See ad on page 31.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING MIDDLE EARTH HEALING AND LEARNING CENTER

JEN ADAMS, LMT

MOBILE BALDWIN YOGA WEEK

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

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 24.

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 31.

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Rise & Shine Yoga Chair Yoga Energize & Relax Yoga 21441 Highway 98 East in Foley 251-987-1147 or 251-609-5541 natstrinityyoga@gmail.com

Integrated Fitness Exercise Studio

Providing personal training, small group training and group classes

Fitness-Based Yoga & Pilates Specialty Classes Include:

Youth Exploring Exercise & Nutrition

Explore Your Core Lynette Staggers, LPTA, RYT-200 www.IntegratedFitness-Fairhope.com 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope 251-554-4121 natural awakenings

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Eat Fresh. Buy Local.

Treat your locavore palate to farm-fresh foods while contributing to a healthier planet and a more prosperous local economy. Support these Mobile/Baldwin businesses!

CSA’S (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE) MAE GRACE FARM MaeGraceFarm.com MaeGraceFarm@hotmail.com 251-964-5286

MEAT & SEAFOOD FIDLER FARMS Highway 55 South to Harris Lane Silverhill, Alabama 36576 251-945-5687

RESTAURANTS & CATERING LULU'S AT HOMEPORT

Under the bridge in Gulf Shores 251-967-LULU LuLuBuffett.com

Proudly serving fresh local produce, Gulf Wild Red Family-owned grower of grass-finished all natural Snapper and Alabama Wild Shrimp.

Local organic farm operating a 36 week CSA. Shares beef, Super Jumbo Green and dry peanuts. include produce, herbs and cut flowers. See ad on THE PURE VEGAN page 14.

WINDMILL MARKET'S PRODUCE CLUB 85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope Info@WindmillMarket.org 251-990-8883

PRODUCE & FARMERS MARKETS

MARKET IN THE PARK Langan Park at Mobile Museum of Art 4850 Museum Drive, Mobile 251-208-1558

Fresh fruits, veggies, milk, cheese, grass-fed beef and more delivered from local farms to your table Local honey, produce, flowers, breads, casseroles, plants and seafood. Live music, children's activities every week! and free admission to the museum! Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m. through July 26.

GROCERY STORES

FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope 251-928-0644 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

MARKET ON THE SQUARE Cathedral Square Downtown Mobile 251-208-1558

Local produce (some organic), seafood, flowers, Comprehensive health food store featuring local bread, pasta, casseroles, live music and more. Satproducts: organic produce, organic milk, meat, urdays, 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. through July 28th. eggs, honey and soap. See ad on page 2.

ORLANDO AND SONS PRODUCE VIRGINIA HEALTH FOODS 3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-345-0495 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

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

Fresh, healthy and delicious plant-based whole foods, with locally sourced ingredients. Specializing in weekly meal deliveries.

SAMURAI J SUSHI BAR 1410 US Highway 98, Suite J, Daphne 251-621-1906 SamuraiJ.com Now using locally-grown, organic vegetables from Mae Grace Farm in Loxley. See ad on page 24.

SUNFLOWER CAFE I

320 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Organic cafe serving lunch and Sunday brunch.

Local produce, herbs and meats used. Menu online. See ad on page 2.

100 East 20th Avenue SUNFLOWER CAFE II Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542 3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-948-4538, OrlandoAndSons@gmail.com 251-345-0495 We are a family-owned business located in the heart Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

Comprehensive health food store featuring local of Gulf Shores. We carry all home-grown products: organic produce, organic milk, meat, produce and we're open all year round! eggs, honey and soap. See ad on page 2.

WESTSIDE GROCERY

ThePureVegan.com Tracey@ThePureVegan.com 251-510-2418, Like us on Facebook!

THE PRODUCE OUTLET 2700 Pleasant Valley Road Mobile, Alabama 36606 251-476-5001

Organic cafe and juice bar. Local produce, herbs and meats used. Menu online. See ad on page 2.

SWEET OLIVE BAKERY & JUICE BAR

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

Offering fresh fruits and vegetables, from local Just Opened! European-style, artisan baked goods; Local grocery sells the best produce, meat, cheeses, sources whenever possible, at 30-50 percent below freshly squeezed fruit and veggie juices; coffee; smoothies and more. seafood and sweets that the area has to offer! retail cost.

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