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We may not be as old as our majestic oaks, but we’re still deeply rooted in Mobile and Baldwin County.

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.

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letterfrompublisher In this month’s Natural Awakenings, we share with you an abundance of healthy summertime tips such as essential oil uses for bites, allergies and sunburns, and delicious smoothie recipes. “Stewards of Earth’s Bounty” imparts inspirational stories about organic farm initiatives, including the Victory Teaching Farm, in Mobile, and “Give Freedom a Hand” offers a unique perspective on our basic freedoms in the spirit of Independence Day. But what I enjoyed reading most this month is our Healthy Kids article about family camping. My first camping experience was on a weeklong backcountry trek in Yosemite National Park, when I was in college. From rappelling down mountainsides to watching a meteor shower as I drifted to sleep, that initial camping trip was quite memorable and I was hooked. Josh and I took our son Mays on his first camping trip when he was 2. We went the semi-rustic route and stayed in a yurt in Door County, Wisconsin, for a weekend and Mays loved every minute of it. He learned about building fires, chased fireflies, swam in a lake and ate his first s’more. Last summer, the three of us packed up our car and unplugged for a 10-day camping adventure. We celebrated Mays’ fourth birthday on the road, tent camping in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in Tennessee, George Washington National Forest, in Virginia, and Mammoth Cave National Park, in Kentucky. This time around, highlights for Mays included hiking as much as five miles a day in the mountains, watching a family of black bears cross our path, learning how to pitch a tent and exploring caves and waterfalls. Ten days is a long time to be without cell phones and electricity, but the simple life was easy to adapt to. Mays required very few toys, because the campgrounds served as giant playgrounds where he could roam and make friends with other exploring kids. And Josh and I were perfectly content in our hammocks with a good book. Whether you have kids at home or not, don’t miss our list of top five South Alabama campgrounds (page 23) compiled by Joe Cuhaj, the author of Best Tent Camping: Alabama. We’ve also included some general camping tips that are applicable to campers of all ages. Once I finish this letter, we’ll be headed to the beach for a week, but we are already talking about introducing our newest family member, 3-month-old Thatch, to a weekend in the great outdoors. You’re never too young (or too old) to enjoy some fresh-air adventures! Cheers!

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newsbriefs Soul Shine Yoga Now Open in Fairhope Soul Shine Yoga, a new power and hot yoga studio, has opened at 103 North Bancroft Street, Suite B, in downtown Fairhope. They offer hot and power yoga, kids yoga and yin and slow flow classes. Soul Shine Yoga offers both 90 to 95 degree heated classes (power hour and power vinyasa) and unheated classes (slow flow and yin). Owner Emily Sommerville, RYT, says, “Yoga offers physical, mental and spiritual benefits. Our classes are accessible to all levels. You’ll build strength while you burn away stress and leave feeling refreshed and lighter.” Soul Shine Yoga is a studio where inspired teachers inspire students in the eight limbs of yoga. The studio supports and encourages the development of both teachers and students to create a strong practice on the mat that fosters more mindful living off the mat and throughout the community. Soul Shine is grounded in the belief that this can be accomplished through a spirit of joy, abundance, commitment and gratitude. In July, the studio will be supporting Family Promise of Baldwin County, a program that provides lodging, meals and hospitality to homeless families with children.

New Tai Chi Class in Mobile Jude Forsyth, owner of Blue Willow Wellness, in Mobile, is teaching a new qigong tai chi class on Thursdays in Mobile. The new class is being held at Plantation Antique Galleries at 6 p.m. “Having two classes on Thursday; afternoon and evening, allows the public the most opportunity to explore what it means to be in an ancient moving meditation exercise class,” says Forsyth. “Qigong and tai chi are gentle classes appropriate for any age and body type; it’s wonderful to have an actual method of stress reduction.” Location: Plantation Antique Galleries, 604 Bel Air Dr., Mobile. For more information call Forsyth at 850-226-9355 or visit www. BlueWillowWellness.com. See ad, page 15.

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Discover Selenite and Sound at Rosie Bluum Rosie Bluum, in Fairhope, will host Awakening Your Radiance with Selenite & Sound, from 7 to 9 p.m., August 8, with Nicki LeMarbre, to “infuse yourself with joy, release your blockages and raise your vibration.” Mini Selenite & Sound sessions will be available by appointment from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., August 9. This meditation event incorporates Selenite, the “awakening stone” and crystal singing pyramids which activate deep joy, to clear and balance energy while infusing a deeper understanding of one’s true being. Participants will have a large slab of Selenite to place underfoot and two smaller pieces to hold in each hand. As the crystal singing pyramids are played, Nicki LeMarbre participants will be guided through a series of meditations and contemplations related to clearing each of the major energy centers (chakras). LeMarbre began working with Spirit in 2000 after having a profound dream of angels. She studied many healing modalities and owned a spiritual center on Cape Cod for three years. Her life changed when she encountered Selenite in 2011 and began using four large slabs in her Reiki sessions. Cost for sessions is $44. Location: 6A S. Bancroft. For more information, call 251-517-5626 or visit ArtbyNicki. com. See ad, page 9.

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Fairhope Yoga Moves, Expands, Improves Fairhope Yoga, formerly Prana Health & Wellness, is offering a full schedule of yoga classes this summer at their new location, 456 Morphy Avenue, in Fairhope. In the new expanded space, group yoga classes will be offered seven days a week. New to the menu of services are massage, energy work, health & lifestyle coaching and advanced yoga studies, with more planned. Becky Ardrey, LMT, RYT Owner Becky Ardrey, LMT, RYT, says, “Awareness of your body's needs and having the tools to help your body achieve maximum wellness is our goal. We offer many options for individuals of all ages and for those dealing with physical challenges. Fairhope Yoga believes that we obtain our fullest potential through living a mindful, grounded and centered life. We offer a safe, supportive environment for students of all levels.” For more information, call 251-455-9359 or visit FairhopeYoga.com. See ad, page 12.

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Open Table Moving to Midtown Open Table United Church of Christ is moving to Midtown. Beginning August 3, the congregation will worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel (not the sanctuary) of All Saints Episcopal Church, 151 South Ann Street, in Mobile. Rev. Ellen Sims explains that renting space from another church allows Open Table to prioritize service to the larger community instead of maintenance of facilities. She says, “The new midtown location offers us a beautiful worship space that will allow us to grow while placing us in an area where we can be more effective in serving the larger community. We’re also eager to strengthen our ecumenical relationship with the gracious people of All Saints.” Entrance to the chapel is through the rear door by the church office. A nursery is provided during the worship hour for children up to the age of 7. After Labor Day, a children’s Sunday school class will be offered from 9:20 to 10:20 a.m.. Since 2010, Open Table has gathered a progressive and inclusive faith community. The church identifies as “pro-gay, pro-green, pro-questions, pro-science, proarts, pro-peace, pro-social justice, pro-Jesus and pro-you.” For more information, call 251-5451011 or visit OpenTableUCC.org.

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Ginger and Turmeric Protect Skin from Sun

cientists from Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University have found that extracts from ginger and turmeric may help prevent DNA damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, a leading cause of melanoma and other skin cancers. Fifteen herbal extracts were created; each was applied to human keratinocytes, the predominant cell type in the outer layer of skin that can be damaged by the sun’s rays. The researchers measured the ability of each herb extract to absorb ultraviolet radiation and act as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals. Turmeric and ginger extracts absorbed a significant amount of UVB rays before they could damage the skin, according to the results, published in Photochemistry and Photobiology. Each was found to stimulate the synthesis of thioredoxin 1, an antioxidant protein that appears to protect keratinocytes from DNA damage and toxicity to living cells.

Essential Oils Effective in Fighting Candida, MRSA

ssential oils show promise in preventing infections from the fungi Candida albicans and the bacteria methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to several recent studies. Romania’s Polytechnic University of Bucharest researchers found that topical application of the essential oils from Salvia officinalis (sage) and Anethum graveolens (dill) provided significant inhibition against the C. albicans fungi when compared with a standard antiseptic dressing. Scientists from England’s Manchester Metropolitan University compared the effects on three strains of MRSA in wound dressings containing the essential oils of patchouli, tea tree, geranium, lavender and grapefruit seed extract against a conventional antibacterial dressing of silver sulfadiazine cream. Each oil was applied independently and in combination with wound dressings. Grapefruit seed extract and geranium oil were found to most effectively inhibit the MRSA strains.

Ashwagandha Herb Mutes Bipolar Disorder, Lowers Stress

he ancient ayurvedic herb ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) shows promise in reducing the symptoms of bipolar disorder, according to two recent studies. For eight weeks, scientists from the University of Pittsburgh’s Western Psychiatric Institute gave 500 milligrams per day of ashwagandha extract or a placebo to 53 patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The researchers used a series of bipolar tests to gauge cognition, response time, social cognition response and other processes. After the eight weeks, the group given ashwagandha showed significant improvements in auditory-verbal working memory, reaction time and social cognition. In a study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatric Medicine, among a group of 64 men and women with chronic stress, after two months of ashwagandha treatment, standardized test scores revealed stress reduced by 44 percent, anxiety and insomnia by 68 percent and severe depression by 79 percent. Depression and anxiety are hallmarks of bipolar disorder.

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onsuming dried plums, Prunus domestica, appears to reduce bone loss and may increase bone mass. Studying 236 post-menopausal women for one year, Florida State University researchers gave half of the women 100 grams of dried plums per day, while the other group received 100 grams of dried apples. Bone scans done at three, six and 12 months found significantly greater bone mineral density among the group that ate dried plums. A study from Oklahoma State University showed similar results with post-menopausal mice put on a diet supplemented with dried plums or other dried fruits for two months. Only the diet with dried plums prevented bone loss among the mice. Another study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, found increased bone mass among both elderly and adult male mice that ate a diet comprising 25 percent dried plums, while those that did not eat dried plums lost bone mass.

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study published in the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association finds that increased fruit and vegetable consumption among schoolage children may increase learning skills related to interacting with others, as identified in social cognitive theory. Researchers divided 138 students into two groups, with one group consuming more fruits and vegetables than the other. After three months, the group on the healthier diet tested higher in social cognitive learning skills. They also scored better in self-efficacy (belief they could succeed) in difficult situations, social support and observational learning.

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Training Programs Attract Young Farmers There’s little doubt that the nation needs more young farmers, because statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show the average American farmer is 58 years old. Hope lies in farm incubators that equip young agrarians with the technical skills and the business savvy needed to compete in the fierce, burgeoning market for locally grown produce. At Kinsman Farm (KinsmanFarm.net), in Cleveland, the Ohio State University Extension gives would-be farmers quarter-acre starter plots and helps them develop business plans. Financial support is available, too. “The city of Cleveland recently received private funds to expand its Gardening for Greenbacks Program,” advises spokesperson Marie Barni. “Our urban farmers can now receive a $5,000 grant to help start their farming microenterprise.” Some city planners have voiced considerable skepticism about whether urban farms are an effective tool for creating jobs and rebuilding economies like Cleveland’s, but advocates point to other farm incubators in North Carolina, Oregon and Rhode Island, as well as in Kansas City, Kansas, Holyoke, Massachusetts, St. Louis, Missouri, and Seattle, Washington. In Chicago, students at the role model Windy City Harvest, coordinated by the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Richard J. Daley City College (ChicagoBotanic.org/ windycityharvest), engage in six months of hands-on horticulture training, and then a three-month paid internship with a farm or food justice organization. Source: Emagazine.com

Strength in Numbers

It Takes a Village to Feed the World Organizations worldwide are working to create a more sustainable and just food system. Food Tank lists 101 organizations to watch in 2014 (Tinyurl.com/FoodTank100). All are vital in creating a better food system. Here are a few examples. Food MythBusters is telling the real story of how food is produced through short films, showing that we can have a food system that is truly affordable, delicious, fair and good for the planet. Heifer International has been helping small farmers around the world practice better animal husbandry and develop more environmentally sustainable sources of food production for 70 years. Oxfam, a confederation of 17 organizations worldwide, helps find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam America’s recent Behind the Brands campaign highlights how favorite consumer brands bring hidden costs to farmers, food security and the environment. Real Food Challenge, started in 2008 mainly among students, aims to shift $1 billion of existing university food budgets from industrial farms and junk foods to community-based, fair, ecologically sound and humane food sources by 2020. Seed Savers Exchange is dedicated to saving and sharing organic, heirloom and non-GMO (genetically modified organism) seeds.

Shame Game Corporations Bow to Public Pressure

Microbeads are tiny balls of hard plastic found in facial scrubs, shampoo and toothpaste that flow down drains and pass through wastewater treatment plants, ending up in waterways, where they enter the food chain. New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has proposed the first U.S. legislation banning plastic microbeads in commonly used cosmetics (Tinyurl.com/ BeadLegislation). Finding microbead-free products isn’t easy; we must read ingredient lists and steer clear of products that contain polyethylene or polypropylene. Natural alternatives include ground almonds, oatmeal and pumice. Palm oil is a natural ingredient used in thousands of everyday products from snack foods to shampoo. But as tropical forests are cleared and carbon-rich peat swamps are drained and burned to make way for palm oil plantations, carbon is released into the atmosphere, driving global warming and shrinking habitat for endangered species. Tropical deforestation currently accounts for about 10 percent of the world’s heat-trapping emissions. Last March, General Mills and Colgate-Palmolive announced new palm oil policies. Concerned citizens can tell other major corporations that for the sake of our atmosphere, tropical forests, peat lands and endangered species, the time to act is now, and to use only deforestation-free and peatlands-free palm oil going forward. Take action at Tinyurl.com/Palm OilPetition. natural awakenings

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Top predator species of the Southern Ocean, far-ranging seabirds, are tied to the health of the ecosystem and to global climate regulation through a mutual relationship with phytoplankton, according to a study from the University of California-Davis, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. When phytoplankton are eaten by grazing crustaceans called krill, they release a chemical signal that attracts krill-eating birds. The chemical signal, dimethyl sulfide (DMS), forms sulfur compounds in the atmosphere that also promote cloud formation and help cool the planet. Seabirds consuming the krill then fertilize the phytoplankton with iron, which is scarce in oceans. “The data is really striking,” says Gabrielle Nevitt, Ph.D., a professor of neurobiology, physiology and behavior at the university, who co-authored the paper. “This suggests that top marine predators are important in climate regulation, although they are mostly left out of climate models. More attention should be focused on how ecological systems impact climate. Studying DMS as a signal molecule makes the connection.” Source: Environmental News Network (enn.com)

Sperm Killer

Monsanto Roundup Herbicide May Cause Gene-ocide The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ruled to allow Roundup herbicide residues in food at concentrations a million times higher than levels already shown to be carcinogenic in cell research. Now a new study published in Free Radical Medicine & Biology adds to a growing body of research implicating the herbicide’s main ingredient, glyphosate, at concentration ranges well within the EPA “safe level” for food, in inhibiting male infertility. Noting the research revealing Roundup’s toxicity to the germ line (sperm and egg) of animal species, the argument can be made that this chemical has contraceptive properties and therefore, genocidal consequences. By directly affecting the biologically immortal cells within the testes that contain DNA with more than 3 billion years worth of information essential for the future of the human species, Roundup could even be considered an instrument of mass destruction. Minimally, the precautionary principle should be applied that any chemical with the potential to disrupt or destroy our species’ reproductive cells should be banned unless the manufacturer can prove its safety beyond a reasonable doubt. Source: GreenMedInfo.com

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Vermont Demands GMO Labeling Vermont Senator David Zuckerman and Representative Carolyn Partridge spearheaded efforts for the state to pass the nation’s first unrestricted mandatory labeling bill for genetically modified organisms (GMO). The state legislature’s collective efforts, lasting more than a decade, led to an unprecedented, game-changing new law signed by Governor Peter Shumlin on April 23. The state expects legal challenges by big biotech manufacturers and marketers, and has proactively set aside $10 million for legal fees. Unless legally overturned, starting July 1, 2016, products sold in Vermont that contain more than 0.9 percent GMO content contamination will require a statement on the label indicating that genetic engineering was used. Products that contain GMOs and are labeled cannot also label their products as “natural”. The bill, however, does not apply to labels for milk, eggs and meat from animals fed GMOs. Donate to Vermont’s defense fund at Tinyurl.com/SupportGMOLabeling.

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U.S. Organic Standards Under Siege Last September, without any public input, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under pressure from corporations, changed the way the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) decides which non-organic materials are allowed in products labeled as Certified Organic, all but guaranteeing that when the NOSB meets every six months, the non-organic and synthetic materials allowed in organic items will increase. Certain non-organic or synthetic materials can be used in up to 5 percent of a USDA Organic product, and in up to 30 percent of a Made with Organic Ingredients product. Look for the addition of carrageenan, synthetic nutrients such as DHA and ARA, sausage casings made from processed intestines, synthetic methionine, antibiotics and mutagens, among others. Sign a petition in protest at Tinyurl.com/OrganicStandardsPetition.

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rom epidemic childhood obesity and rising rates of autism and food allergies to the growing risks of pesticides and climate change, we have many reasons to be concerned about the American food system. Fortunately, many heroes among us—family farmers, community gardeners, visionaries and activists—are striving to create a safer and healthier environment now that will benefit future generations. Recognizing and celebrating their stellar Earth stewardship in this 2014 International Year of Family Farmers, Natural Awakenings is spotlighting examples of the current crop of heroes providing inspiration and hope. They are

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changing America’s landscape and the way we think about the ability of good food to feed the future well. Doug Crabtree and Anna JonesCrabtree, of Vilicus Farms, in Havre, Montana, are reviving crop biodiversity and pollinator habitat on their organic farm in northern Montana. “We strive to farm in a manner that works in concert with nature,” Doug explains. The couple’s actions live up to their farm’s Latin name, which means “steward”. They grow 15 nourishing crops on 1,200 acres, including flax, buckwheat, sunflower, safflower, spelt, oats, barley and lentils, without pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. By imitating natural systems, planting diverse crops and avoiding damaging chemical inputs, they are attracting diverse native pollinators, he notes. Their approach to farming helps protect area groundwater, streams, rivers and even oceans for future generations. Dick and Diana Dyer, of Dyer Family Organic Farm, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, finally realized their lifelong dream to farm in 2009, each at the age of 59. The couple grows more than 40 varieties of

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garlic on 15 acres; they also grow hops and care for honeybees. In addition, they provide hands-in-the-soil training to a new generation of dietetic interns across the country through their School to Farm program, in association with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Diana, a registered dietitian, teaches her students to take the, “We are what we eat” adage a step further. She believes, we are what we grow. “Like nearly everyone else, most dietetic students are disconnected from Mother Earth, the source of the food they eat. They don’t learn the vital connections between soil, food and health,” says Diana. During a stay on the Dyer farm, she explains, “The students begin to understand how their food and nutrition recommendations to others can help drive an entire agricultural system that promotes and protects our soil and water, natural resources and public health.” It all aligns with practicing their family farm motto: Shaping our future from the ground up. Mary Jo and Luverne Forbord, of Prairie Horizons Farm, in Starbuck, Minnesota, raise Black Angus cattle, grazed on certified organic, restored, native prairie pastures. Mary Jo, a registered dietitian, welcomes dietetic students to the 480-acre farm to learn where food comes from and how to grow it without the pesticides that contribute to farmers’ higher risk for certain cancers. “We must know the true cost of cheap food,” she insists. Most recently, they planted an organic orchard in memory of their son, Joraan, who died of cancer in 2010 at the age of 23. Joraan’s orchard is home to

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thriving, health-supportthe reasons fresh, organing apple, apricot, cherry ically grown and plum trees, plus nafood really tive aronia berries. It also matters to injects fresh life into the our health,” community. Each spring, says Lanier. the Forbords celebrate H o w e v e r, their son’s birthday by “This is just “waking up” his orchard. the tip of the His mother explains: iceberg for “People of all ages gathus. Ultimateer—an assortment of ly, we’d like to our friends, Joraan’s Luverne and Mary Jo Forbord be a chemicalfriends and their growfree community ing families, neighbors, relatives, co-workers, students and oth- through advocating for reduction and ers—to keep his legacy growing. The elimination of pesticide and chemical incredible community support keeps use in schools, hospitals, households and local parks and ball fields.” us going.” Lanier aims to help improve on Alabama’s low national ranking in the health of its residents. “I love our little piece of the world, and I want future generations to enjoy it without fearing that it’s making us sick,” she says. “We are intent on having a school garden in every school, and we want to see area hospitals establish orTarrant Lanier, gardening with children at the ganic food gardens that Center for Family and Community Development support efforts to make people healthier without Tarrant Lanier, of the Center for the use of heavy medications.” Family and Community Development Lanier further explains: “We see our (CFCD) and Victory Teaching Farm, in victory as reducing hunger and increasMobile, Alabama, wants all children to ing health and wellness, environmental grow up in safe communities with access sustainability and repair, community deto plenty of wholesome food. After work- velopment and beautification, economic ing for nearly two decades with some of development and access to locally grown South Alabama’s most vulnerable fami- food, by promoting and creating a local lies, Lanier wanted to “provide more than food system.” a crutch.” In 2009, she established the nonprofit CFCD organization, dedicated Don Lareau and Daphne Yannakato healthy living. Within five years, she kis, of Zephyros Farm and Garden, had assembled a small, but hard-working in Paonia, Colorado, grow exquisite staff that began building community and organic flowers and vegetables for farmschool gardens and creating collaborative ers’ markets and community supported partnerships. agriculture members in Telluride and the Recently, the group established the Roaring Fork Valley. Recently, the couple Victory Teaching Farm, the region’s first decided to take fewer trips away from urban teaching farm and community their children and homestead, and inresource center. “The farm will serve stead bring more people to their 35-acre as an onsite experience for children to family farm to learn from the land and learn where their food comes from and develop a refreshed sense of community.

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“Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.” ~ Don Lareau From earthy farm dinners and elegant weddings to creative exploration camps for children and adults and an educational internship program, these family farmers are raising a new crop of consumers that value the land, their food and the people producing it. The couple hopes to help people learn how to grow and prepare their own food, plus gain a greater appreciation for organic farming. “The people that come here fall into a farming lifestyle in tune with the sun and moon, the seasons and their inner clock—something valuable that has been lost in modern lifestyles,” notes Lareau, who especially loves sharing the magic of their farm with children. “Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.” Klaas and Mary-Howell Martens, of Lakeview Organic Grain, in Penn Yan, New York, grow a variety of grains, including wheat, spelt, barley, oats and triticale, plus peas, dark red kidney beans and edamame soybeans, along with raising livestock on about 1,400 acres. Their family farm philosophy entails looking at the world through a natural awakenings

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lens of abundance, rather Conscientious food advocate for protecting than scarcity, and workcoastal communities and producers are ing in cooperation with ecosystems. “Like farm their neighbors instead of teachers, innovators, families on land, fishing in competition. The result families face many risks environmental has been a groundswell and uncertainties,” but of thriving organic farmers she believes, “political stewards and and a renewed sense of forces may be even more change-makers community and economic damaging to our livelistrength throughout their creating a brighter hoods and wild fish.” region. For example, “We are future for us all. replicating some of the The Martens switched to organic farming after worst practices of facKlaas experienced partial paralysis due tory farming on land in our marine to exposure to pesticides, compounded environment with diseases, parasites by concern for the health of their three and voluminous amounts of pollution children. Because the Martens work in flushing into our coastal waters,” explains alliance with nature, they’ve learned Mosness. She’s also concerned about the to ask a unique set of questions. For U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s poexample, when Klaas sees a weed, he tential approval of genetically engineered doesn’t ask, “What can we spray to kill (GMO) fish without adequate health it?” but, “What was the environment that and environmental assessments, and allowed the weed to grow?” she works to support GMO labeling so consumers can make informed choices Anne Mosness, in Bellingham, Wash- in the marketplace. ington, began fishing for wild salmon with her father during one summer after Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food college. The experience ignited a sense sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and of adventure that led her back to Alaska award-winning writer and radio host for nearly three decades, as a crew mem- a t KO P N . o r g , i n C o l u m b i a , M O ber and then a captain in the Copper ( F o o d S l e u t h @ g m a i l . c o m ) . S h e River and Bristol Bay fisheries. During advocates for organic farmers at that time, Mosness became a passionate Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

Info on the Heroes and More Dyer Family Organic Farm: DyerFamilyOrganicFarm.com Fish Farming: FoodAndWaterWatch.org/ common-resources/fish/fish-farming Lakeview Organic Grain and Greenmarket’s Regional Grains Project: LakeviewOrganicGrain.com and GrowNYC.org/grains-main Prairie Horizons Farm: LocalFoods.umn.edu/prairiehorizons Victory Teaching Farm: cfcdofalabama.org Vilicus Farm: RootedMontana.com/crabtrees.html (includes other vegetable and livestock farms in the state) Zephyros Farm and Garden: ZephyrosFarmAndGarden.com

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James Gormley Takes On the FDA Why the Natural Health Movement Must Protect Itself by Kathleen Barnes

ames Gormley, a leader of the natural health movement in the U.S. and an award-winning health journalist, is a passionate advocate for natural health. For more than 20 years, he’s been at the forefront in the fight against government restriction of dietary supplements and for transparency in the food industry, and has twice participated in America’s trade delegation to the United Nations Codex Alimentarius Commission, advocating for health freedom. Gormley’s editorial positions have included editor-in-chief of Better Nutrition and editorial director for the Vitamin Retailer Magazine Group. He now serves as both vice president and senior policy advisor for Citizens for Health and as a scientific advisory board member with the Natural Health Research Institute. His latest book, Health at Gunpoint: The FDA’s Silent War Against Health Freedom, poses a strong stance against government interference in our rights to information about and access to healthy food and supplements.

Why do you believe that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are tainted by special interests, particularly big companies in the pharmaceutical and food industries? The FDA was created to address issues of food and drug contamination and adulteration. Dr. Harvey Wiley, the courageous first leader of its predecessor, the Bureau of Chemistry, expressed his disgust with the unintended consequences in his 1929

book, The History of a Crime Against the Food Law: The Amazing Story of the National Food and Drugs Law Intended to Protect the Health of the People, Perverted to Protect Adulteration of Foods and Drugs. The FDA has been beholden to drug companies for decades. Making the situation worse, a 2012 law loosened conflict of interest restrictions for FDA advisory panels. That has further weakened the agency’s review system and likely allowed more drugs with safety problems to gain marketing approval, according to an analysis published in the journal Science in 2013. In addition, 40 percent of the FDA’s last budget increase came from user fees on prescription drugs paid by the pharmaceutical giants. The USDA has the potential to do much good, but is bogged down with politics and mandates to push questionable biotechnology.

With regard to the controversy over genetically modified organisms (GMO), are certain companies being given undue influence in national policy making? Yes. A perfect example was the ability of Monsanto to block initiatives requiring labeling of food products that contain GMOs in California and Washington state. Monsanto and the food industry continue to leverage their considerable influence in the U.S. Congress to block such legislation on a national level, despite the massive outcry from consumers demanding to know the identity and origin of the food we eat.

The FDA conducted numerous and illegal raids on health food stores, supplement makers and practitioners. In an infamous barbaric raid on the clinic of integrative physician Dr. Jonathan Wright, in Tahoma, Washington, in 1992, agents and deputized officers converged with guns drawn, terrorizing patients and staff because Wright was giving his patients legal L-tryptophan supplements to help with sleep and mood. It was dubbed the “vitamin B-bust”. A federal grand jury declined to indict Wright on the charges stemming from the raid.

Current European Union and international codex policies maintain that most necessary nutrients can and should be obtained from foods, so they have dramatically limited the availability of many supplements. Do you expect such a policy to become part of U.S. law? These European policies fly in the face of reality and every major food study conducted since World War II. The superrefined, overly processed Western diet does not and cannot fully supply optimal levels of daily nutrients. The U.S. has made minor efforts to tread this dangerous path and been met with tremendous consumer outrage. Potential related laws and policies would have to make it past an avalanche of public comments.

What is the current status of the fight for health freedom, and what is your prognosis for the future? Substantial threats to our health freedom still exist, but I am optimistic. Three highly credible nonprofit organizations are leading the way: the Alliance for Natural Health, Citizens for Health and the National Health Federation. If consumers remain vigilant and stay informed on the issues identified by these advocates, we will be able to tackle and defeat threats to Americans’ health freedoms as they emerge. Kathleen Barnes has authored many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com. natural awakenings

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Minor Scrapes, Cuts and Blisters Tea tree oil (melaleuca) is tops, because it contains terpenes that kill staphylococcus and other nasty bacteria and works to prevent infection, according to a metaanalysis from the University of Western Australia. The researchers further suggest that tea tree oil may be used in some cases instead of antibiotics. Oregano and eucalyptus oils are likewise acknowledged for their natural abilities to eliminate infection-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses. “Blend all three for a synergistic effect,” says aromatherapy expert Robert Tisserand (RobertTisserand.com), of Ojai, California. “They sort of leapfrog over each other to penetrate the skin and cell walls.”

Best Carriers Almost all essential oils are so strong that they must be diluted before use to prevent skin irritation. Use coldpressed oils and mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier substance. Some of the best carriers are almond oil, aloe vera gel, apricot oil, cocoa butter, glycerin, jojoba oil and olive oil.

a diffuser, it’s not necessary to put the oils into a diluting carrier oil or gel. He notes that a steam tent containing 10 drops of each of the three oils mixed with two cups of boiling water is highly effective.

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Lessen inflammation and the pain from tendon and muscle sprains and strains with rosemary or peppermint, adding a dash of ginger for additional benefit, says Tisserand. He recommends rubbing the oils (diluted in a carrier) directly on the sore spot. Rosemary is particularly effective for bringing blood flow to an injury site, and the menthol in peppermint is a great pain reliever, adds Jones. A Chinese study published in the European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics confirms the pain-relieving and antiinflammatory abilities of peppermint oil. Researchers from Taiwan confirm that ginger is anti-inflammatory and can even reduce intense nerve pain. Jones believes that essential oils have a place in everyone’s medicine chest. “Sometimes I feel like David up against Goliath,” she remarks. “I encourage everyone to use natural healing products from plants instead of pharmaceutical drugs, the side effects of which actually diminish the body’s natural ability to heal.”

During hay fever season, several aromatherapy oils from a diffuser can offer relief, counsels Tisserand. He recommends eucalyptus, geranium and lavender oils, all of which contain antihistamines. Use them separately or blended. When using

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Sunburn, Bug Bites and Poison Ivy A small amount of undiluted lavender oil will cool sunburn fast, advises Tisserand. Add a few drops to a dollop of cooling aloe vera gel for extra relief and moisture, suggests Jones. Undiluted lavender is also a great remedy for insect bites, says Tisserand. “You can stop the pain of a bee sting in 20 seconds with a few drops.” Chamomile, either the German or Roman variety, helps with rashes, according to Jones, especially when mixed with her summertime favorite, aloe vera gel. She recommends mugwort oil for poison oak or poison ivy, a benefit affirmed by animal research from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine’s Herbal Medicine Formulation Research Group.

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CAMPING TURNS KIDS INTO NATURE LOVERS by Avery Mack

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hether urban or rural, children in our state average 4.5 minutes outdoors and four hours in front of a screen every day,” says Barbara Erickson, president of The Trustees of Reservations conservation nonprofit, in Sharon, Massachusetts. One way to disconnect kids from electronics is to go camping. Such educational, fresh air exercise is inclusive and inexpensive. David Finch, superintendent of the Dunes Edge Campground, in Provincetown, Massachusetts, suggests borrowed gear for the first outing. A backyard campout can be a rewarding trial run; each child can ask a friend to stay over and a parent and the family dog can participate. Once kids have the hang of sleeping somewhere outside their own bedroom, consider an overnight program at a local or regional zoo. Kids get a kick out of watching the animals and learning about their behaviors, diets and habitats. The Toledo Zoo, in Ohio, offers Snooze at the Zoo, including a pizza dinner, breakfast and admission the next day. Children sleep near one of the exhibits or in a safari tent. The program teaches animal adaptations, food chains and ecosystems and meets requirements for scout badges in a fun setting. 22

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The Irvine Nature Center, in Owings Mills, Maryland, near Baltimore, offers a rich outdoor experience. Organizers provide food, activities and camping equipment. Children first attend a fire safety class, and then help cook a meal and make s’mores. At night, participants learn how to mimic owl hoots and practice their new skills, often receiving hoots in return. Night walks sometimes include sightings of deer, bats or flying squirrels, while morning walks showcase groundhogs and birds. Jean Gazis, with the women’s and girls’ rights nonprofit Legal Momentum, in Brooklyn, New York, observes, “It’s easier to camp with small, even tiny, children, than with older kids. Babies are portable.” She recalls taking her 7-week-old infant along and nostalgically comments, “Now

that the kids are 11 and 14, they don’t have as much free time.” Drive-up camping in a state park that offers facilities and planned activities sets up a good time. Gazis feels that a destination four hours away is the limit for car trips with small children. She advises giving everyone duties. “My young son once had a great time digging a ditch around the tent when it began to rain,” she recalls. “He kept the sleeping bags dry and got to play in the mud.” Jeff Alt, of Cincinnati, Ohio, author of Get Your Kids Hiking, suggests, “Start them young and keep it fun. Get the kids involved in the planning. My kids have gone along since they were born. We stayed at a lodge when they were small because little trekkers have a lot of gear. During the day we were out in the park exploring, always keeping in mind that kids tire out fast.” His mandatory equipment includes good walking shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. Adhering to such rules as never leave the trail or wander off and don’t pick flowers or touch animals is non-negotiable. Stephanie Wear, a biologist for The Nature Conservancy, working in Beaufort, South Carolina, has found that it’s easy to make the experience lively. “We like to do observational scavenger hunts—find the flower, the mushroom or the tree that looks like a picture and make a list of what you see. Getting out in nature sharpens observation skills, boosts creativity and improves physical and mental health,” she says. Wear notes that her kids have listed 70 forms of life in the family’s backyard alone. Visit a local park or NatureRocks. org to take part in more activities and explore different locations. “Nature presents a great parenting tool,” she remarks. Summertime camping helps every member of the family unplug, unwind and wander along new paths. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

“It’s not how fast and how far you go, it’s what you see, smell, touch and listen to along the way. You might move only five feet in 15 minutes, but what you see and discuss will help children grow into respectful explorers and lifelong campers. Take photos and bring a journal; a child’s adventures are the best keepsakes.”

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Top Five South Alabama Campgrounds Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores

Magnolia Branch Wildlife Preserve, Atmore

Open Pond—Conecuh National Forest, Andalusia

The perfect beach campground, with more than 400 sites, swimming pool, tennis courts, laundry and close proximity to Gulf beaches. But be warned, this is one popular campground, and reservations are a must.

This impressive campground packs a lot of fun for the family. Operated by the Poarch Creek Indians, the campground has creek swimming and zip lines.

To escape from the crowds, visit Conecuh National Forest’s Open Pond campground. The campgrounds are beautiful, with more than 20 miles of hiking trails to explore, cypress ponds and clear, blue springs, perfect for swimming.

Little River State Forest, Atmore

Blakeley Historic State Park, Spanish Fort

Little River, formerly Claude D. Kelley State Park, is a very rustic campground with older bathhouses, but also plenty to do with the family, including swimming in the lake, zip lines into the lake, hiking and playgrounds.

A nice, quiet campground with plenty of shade and recently upgraded bathhouse. From camp, explore the battlefield of the last major battle of the Civil War or explore the banks of the Mobile-Tensaw River delta.

List compiled by Joe Cuhaj, author of Best Tent Camping: Alabama (Menasha Ridge Press 2013).

Budget Gear by Avery Mack If family members enjoy their initial camping experiences, it’s time to invest in gear. Goodwill Industries and other thrift stores may have some items, although finding what’s needed will be a hit-ormiss endeavor. Note that sleeping bags at thrifts will most likely be for indoor use only—not waterproofed or suitable for colder weather. Military surplus stores are a better bet. Check these sites for bargains or discounted prices: Tinyurl.com/BargainOutfitters Cabelas.com Campmor.com Craigslist.org The-House.com/buy-cheap-camping.html

Tinyurl.com/OverstockHiking Rei.com/outlet Thrift shops often have inexpensive flatware and plastic/reusable dishes (cuts paper waste at the campsite), as well as clothing that carefree kids won’t have to worry about ruining; pick gender-neutral colors so T-shirts can be passed down or shared. When packing, give each child a personally labeled travel container with clothing, toothbrush and other essentials, and a current checklist to be sure each item is packed (and repacked at camp). Include other items of their choosing but if any of them don’t fit in, they don’t go along.

Leave No Trace 4 Know the rules beforehand and be ready for inclement weather. 4 Travel and camp on durable surfaces. Use existing trails. 4 Dispose of waste properly. 4 Leave plants undisturbed. 4 Minimize campfire impacts. 4 Use a lightweight stove instead of a fire. 4 Respect wildlife. Do not follow, feed or approach animals. 4 Keep dogs tethered so they can’t chase or harm wildlife. 4 Be courteous to other visitors (no loud music). Happily share the trail and experiences. Find more tips from the Center for Outdoor Ethics at lnt.org/learn/7-principles. natural awakenings

July 2014

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using mature, rather than baby greens, cut out the stems unless the blender is extremely powerful. Blending enough ingredients for two smoothies can yield a leftover serving to store in a reusable glass jar in the refrigerator. To reactivate the full taste later, just turn over the jar and give it a good shake to re-blend the ingredients. Spirulina (made from a microsaltwater plant) and wheatgrass juice and powder are some popular smoothie additions. Milled flax seeds add healthy fat, but their water-soluble fiber also adds a little bulk; although the texture difference isn’t noticeable if the smoothie is enjoyed right away, it will be apparent if it sits for 20 minutes or more. With the whir of a blender—and no cooking—summer’s tastiest bounty transforms into at-home or on-the-go beverages to revive, replenish and renew us so we’re ready for our next adventure. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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be food, water, education and health care for every one of us as we go along. Next is the wedding ring finger for many of us, and a finger with a direct link to our nervous system for all of us. It represents freedom for the environment and for life. We all have a direct link to the Earth and the ecosystem of which we are a part. When the life of the Earth is spoiled, our lives are spoiled. Finally, there is our little finger, the least imposing. It represents freedom from fear. It’s the “finale” of our hand, our reward. All the others lead to this one. As we recount the five freedoms represented by our fingers, remember that we didn’t ask for that hand; we were born with it. Everyone was born with the right to all five freedoms. They are the essence of a good life for all, and in this way they are intertwined; the success of each bolsters the others. As we learn our rights, we come to expect and demand them, with lasting results. They become our way of life. Source: Adapted excerpt from 2048: Humanity’s Agreement to Live Together by Kirk Boyd. Used with permission of Berrett-Koehler Publishers. See the evolution of human rights at Tinyurl.com/ HumanRightsTimeline.

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TUESDAY, JULY 1

Breast Friends Forever Cancer Support Group – 5:30pm. Breast Friends Forever meets the first Tuesday monthly. The mission is to create an atmosphere for breast cancer survivors to give emotional and psychological support to one another. Free. 2nd Floor, Multipurpose Room, Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. Darlene Chavers: 251631-3989. DFChavers@bellsouth.net. usamci.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 6

Astara, Metaphysical Study Group – 2-4pm. If you seek enlightenment, healing for body and soul, new inspiration and aspiration, you may find the realization of your personal goals and dreams through Astara, a place of light, a lodestar on the true path of the soul. Donation. Mobile. 251-454-0959.

MONDAY, JULY 7

Us Too! Prostate Cancer Support Group – 7pm. Us Too! is a support group for prostate cancer patients. For newly diagnosed patients, the meeting will begin at 6:30pm. Free. Gerald Wallace Auditorium, Springhill Medical Center, 3719 Dauphin St, Mobile. 251-645-4404.

TUESDAY, JULY 8

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Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks every second Tuesday. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Sponsorship, speaking and catering opportunities available. Speaker at 6pm. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks.

Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group – 5:30pm. The Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group provides the opportunity to meet others that suffer from trigeminal neuralgia and provides a supportive, engaging environment that stimulates informative talks, provides meaningful education and resources. Free. 2nd Floor, Multipurpose Room, Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. 251-445-9616. usamci.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Reflexology Workshop – 7:45am-5pm, Jul 19-20. Learn Ingham Foot Reflexology and step into better health naturally! Reflexology balances the body and you will learn how to use it on family, friends and clients. Fee includes textbook, seminar outline, 16 CEUs. $375 for new students. Living Waters Health Solutions, 55 98 Place Blvd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com. Reflexology-USA.net.

Quantum-Touch Level One with Julie E Brent – 9:30am-5:30pm, Jul 19-20. You will learn to use Universal Life Force Energy for healing all aspects of your health & well-being. No experience needed, all taught in class. By noon Sat. you will have the skill to see bones move under your hands, a first-aid kit in your hands. $400 or $350 prepaid 21 day in advance. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope. Julie: 251-504-5328. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 22

based on the discipline of the sitting practice of meditation. $350 for food and lodging. Visitation Monastery, Mobile. Karen Palazzini: 251-661-0191. MCI Lunch & Learn: Cooking with Care – 12pm. This month's topic is 'Cooking with Care: Eating Right for the Cancer Patient being presented by Nancy Brumfield. The Community Classroom Lunch & Learn provides interactive support for patients, families and friends impacted by cancer. Free. 2nd Floor, Multipurpose Room, Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. 251-445-9819. usamci.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Earth-Heart Reiki Certification Workshop – 9:30am-5:30pm, Jul 26-27. Earth-Heart Reiki is a very grounding practice using Earth and Life Force energies combined. Using knowledge from the ancients & Divine Proportion for advanced chakra expansion all providing a rich Reiki experience. No previous experience needed. $250. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope. Julie: 251-504-5328. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail. com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com. Pranic Healing Introduction – 2-4pm. Pranic healing is an all natural healing system designed to teach you how to heal yourself and loved ones. Learn about your energy field, how to keep it healthy, create a speedy recovery of ailments, stress reduction, meditation, plus much more! Donation. Center for Spiritual Living Mobile. 251-454-0959.

TUESDAY, JULY 29

Wheat Belly and More – 7pm. Come learn the impact diet has made on mankind as we share insights from Dr. Davis and rid ourselves of Wheat Belly! Explore the alternatives of using gluten free flours and pure therapeutic essential oils. $5. Office/Home, Bay Branch Estates, 28347 Turkey Br Dr, Daphne. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com. Laurie. Marketingscents.com.

Working With Emotions Retreat – Jul 22-28. Join us for this week long intensive retreat. Teaching for more than 20 years, Bill Karelis will give a series of presentations on how to relate with our emotions

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TUESDAY, JULY 15

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group – 12-1pm. Provides support for people affected by blood cancers including patients, family members and caregivers. The group provides a forum to discuss the anxieties and concerns with others who have shared similar experiences. Free. 2nd Floor, Multipurpose Room, Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. Dennis King or Dennise Bunch: 251-445-9616.

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Awakening Your Radiance with Selenite and Sound – 7-9pm, Aug 8. 11am-4pm (sessions by appointment), Aug 9. Selenite, “The Awakening Stone” and Crystal Singing Pyramids activate deep joy and expand etheric fields. Together, they quickly and effectively allow layers of density to dissolve. Clear energy and awake to a deeper understanding of ones true being. $44. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-517-5626. Info@RosieBluum.com. RosieBluum.com.

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Celebrate the end of summer with Green Drinks’ family-friendly Farmers Market. Join us for happy hour with live music by Zach Sierke, kids activities, food, beer specials and a market of locally grown foods. Mobile Bay Area Green Drinks is a monthly happy hour open to anyone interested in sustainable living. Sponsorship, speaker and catering opportunities available. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks.

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Choose Spirit Now 8-Week Online Retreat – Sept 1-Oct 26. Enrollment begins July 1. CSN Retreat is an 8-week online retreat held twice a year and shares a blend of yoga and A Course In Miracles to awaken us out of the ego thought system. Next retreat begins September 1, 2014. For more information: ChooseSpiritNow.com. 251-476-6463. Yoga@ QuietMindMassageTherapy.com.

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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. CenterForSpiritualLiving-Mobile.org. Sunday Service – 10:30am. Explore a 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 the adventure of life. Center for Joyful Living, 60 N Ann St, Mobile. 251-391-6960.

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ahead by exploring body, mind and spirit while promoting balance and wellness within. Eclectic yogic elements ensure the fun; traditional foundations ensure the proper body alignment and safety. Beginnerfriendly. Props provided. $10 introductory drop-in or $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com. Pre-Natal Yoga – 2:15pm. Benefits of this practice during pregnancy are numerous and comprehensive. Take this time to foster a deeper connection to your self, to your body and to your baby. Taught by Nancy Bolton Beck, 500 RYT and certified pre-natal teacher. $10. Fairhope Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. 251455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com. Power Hour – 4:30pm. A 60 minute faster paced power vinyasa flow that will build strength, increase flexibility, strengthen your core and transform you body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. 60 minute class in a heated room. $15. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Open Table Worship Service (United Church of Christ) – 5pm. Weekly progressive Christian worship. Gathering at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1050 Azalea Rd, Mobile. 251-545-1011. Ellen.OpenTable@gmail. com. OpenTableUCC.org.

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monday Yoga with Rae – 9am. Join Rae Shetter for an asana practice that will help you with strength, balance and flexibility. $10. Fairhope Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. 251-455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

AHA Morning Yoga – 9:30am. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat. Start the day with a creative exploration of body, mind and spirit while promoting inner balance and wellness. Eclectic yogic elements ensure the fun; traditional foundations ensure the proper body alignment/safety. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 introductory drop-in or $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com. AHA Afternoon Yoga – 4pm. Enjoy a creative exploration of body, mind and spirit while promoting balance and wellness within. Eclectic yogic elements ensure the fun; traditional foundations ensure the proper body alignment and safety. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 introductory drop-in or $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Gentle Yoga with Dana – 4:15pm. Join Dana for a calming yoga class to ease stress and both sooth and quiet the mind. Find bliss and experience the joy in the land of “ahhhhs". Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

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Doggie Happy Hour – 5-7pm. 1st Mon. A rescue networking event hosted by My Happy Dog 123. Bring your dog for drinks and live music while raising money for a local rescue foundation. Q&A with local vets. Free grain-free dog treats. Raffle prizes. Puppy photo booth. Free. OK Bicycle Shop, 661 Dauphin St, Mobile. Viviane Hentschel: MyHappyDog123@ gmail.com. MyHappyDog123.com. Facebook.com/ myhappydog123.

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

Yoga in the Gardens – 6pm. Join Mary Ann for Yoga in the Gardens which incorporates various styles of yoga including breath work, flowing sequences, standing postures and ending with restorative. Leave the class feeling empowered, relaxed and grounded. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Mobile Botanical Gardens, 5151 Museum Dr, Mobile. 251-591-7094. KulaYogaCommunity.org. Pranic Healing and Meditation Clinic – 6:308:30pm. Come experience healing for your mind, body and soul followed by the Meditation on Twin Hearts. Let us take the stress off and balance your aura. We all have the ability to heal ourselves and others! Classes available. CEU's /LMTs and nurses. Free. Center for Spiritual Living Mobile. 251-454-0959.

tuesday Sunrise Yoga with Rhonda – 6am. Join Rhonda GranProescher and start your day with some revitalizing morning yoga. Charge the body, ease stress and focus the mind. Find the joy in the movement! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

AHA Morning Integrative Yoga – 8:30am. Tues and Thurs. Attain inner peace, relieve stress and build strength/flexibility through body-mind awareness, breath & postures. Includes healing techniques like affirmations, mudras, chakra balancing & guided/ silent meditations. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 introductory drop-in or $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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

AHA Lunch-Time Yogilates – 11:30am. Tues and Thurs. Energize, align, stretch, strengthen, center, renew and restore. Yoga and Pilates fusion combines traditional foundations of body alignment/safety with core strengthening/conditioning. Bypass the java—make it yogilates! Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 introductory drop-in or $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Grief Recovery Meeting – 1-2:30pm. This is a Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses. Experienced, professional and compassionate staff members support you through the grief process with the goal of transitioning into a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment. Ascension Funerals & Cremations, 1016 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile. 251-6348055. AscensionFuneralGroup.com.

Green Drinks – 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with likeminded folks. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Brief speaker at 6pm. Sponsorship, speaking and catering opportunities available. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope. 251-2797517. MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks@gmail.com. facebook.com/MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks.

Yin Yoga with Cindy Johnson – 5:30pm. Experience Yin Yoga, a blissful and meditative evening of gentle stretching that focuses on your joints and muscle tissue. Yin yoga is gentle and nurturing, bringing balance to an active lifestyle. A perfect way to ease into yoga. All welcome. $10. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-517-5626. Info@RosieBluum.com. RosieBluum.com. Chakra Flow – 6pm. Join Mary Ann for a 75 min chakra flow series beginning July 15th . Breath guided movement, flowing sequences and strong standing postures. Each week we will explore a different chakra. Helping us to feel balanced, healthy, and whole. $10. Quiet Mind Massage and Yoga, 2065 Old Shell Rd, Mobile. 251-591-7094. KulaYogaCommunity.org. Power Vinyasa – 6pm. An invigorating vinyasa flow that will build strength, increase flexibility, strengthen your core and transform your body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and prac-

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

Guided Meditation – 7pm. Go within. Release thoughts, concerns and worries as you relax into the peaceful state that is your true nature. Let us guide you to tranquility and freedom of mind. Your only requirement is to listen, allow, be open and bring your imagination. $5. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-5175626. Info@RosieBluum.com. RosieBluum.com.

wednesday $5 Yoga Flow & Chair – 9:15am, Flow. 10:30am, Chair Yoga (seated or holding onto chair to practice balance). Beginners welcome. Bring your own mat. Enjoy exercise at every level. Improve balance, strength and flexibility. $5. Fairhope UMC CLC. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com. Gentle Yoga with Julie Wilkins Yoga – 9:30am. Join Julie for gentle restorative yoga. Enjoy breath guided movement, flowing salutations and guided restoration. Creating a peaceful meditation in motion. Appropriate for beginners. $10. Church of the Apostles, 7159 McIntyre St, Fairhope. 251-5917094. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

Beginner Tai Chi Qigong Class – 10-11:15am. Near Bellingrath Rd, this beginner class introduces students to the ancient Chinese moving meditation exercise (not a martial arts class). Simple and fun to do; No registration required. $10 first time intro, $12 per class. Fowl River Community House, 5401 Fowl River Rd, Theodore. 850-226-9355. www. BlueWillowWellness.com.

Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis – 12-1pm. This chair yoga class is free to participants and funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Build strength and flexibility while improving balance and circulation. Enjoy exercise at every level, even in a wheelchair. Improve balance, strength and flexibility. Free. Fairhope UMC CLC. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com. Beginning Yoga with Wayne – 5pm. The perfect class for the beginning or returning yogi. Learn the fundamentals of yoga in a safe, supportive environment. Taught by Wayne Kent, RYT. $10. Fairhope Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. 251-455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

Eastern Shore MS Support Group – 5:30pm. 2nd Wed. Eastern Shore MS Support Group meets each month at Ruby Tuesday in Fairhope. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Weezer: 251-928-7606. Soul Flow Yoga – 5:30pm. Soul Flow Yoga, taught by Rebecca Washburn, RYT is an invigorating flow designed to inspire and empower from within. A workout for your muscles, relaxation for your mind and connection with your soul. Release obstacles in life on and off the mat. $10. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-232-1143. Rebecca.SoulFlow@gmail.com. RosieBluum.com. Core Barre with Chris G – 5:45pm. Give yourself the best seat in the house with Core Barre—work your body to a fusion of ballet, Pilates, yoga and classic fitness. Move to fun music and really change your shape! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-4731104. Synergyoga.net.

Power Flow Yoga with Angela – 5:45pm. Join associate Baptiste Power Vinyasa Teacher Angela Cain

to revitalize and energize your day. Enjoy the sweet sweat and moving meditation of Power Flow and leave class refreshed and recharged! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. All Levels Flow with Laura – 6pm. Join Laura for a 75 min all levels yoga flow class. Breath guided movement, intention setting level 1-2 postures. Creating a meditation in motion. Modifications will be offered. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile. 251-591-7094. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

Near Death (NDEs) and Related Experiences – 6pm. 2nd Wed. Mobile affiliate group of IANDS. All are welcome to share experiences and support. 2014 begins our 12th year. Free. West Regional Branch, Mobile Public Library, Grelot Rd (near University Blvd). 251-340-8565. lbrlumin@aol.com. IANDS.org. Power Vinyasa – 6pm. An invigorating vinyasa flow that will build strength, increase flexibility, strengthen your core and transform your body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. 75 minute class in a heated room. $15. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. TheSoulShineLife.com.

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

thursday Stretch & Breathe – 7am. Start your mornings with Yin style stretching and gentle flow. The perfect way to wake up the body and prepare for the day ahead. All levels are welcome and encouraged to come! Taught by Becky Ardrey, RYT, LMT. $10. Fairhope Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. 251-455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com. Beginner Qigong Tai Chi—10am at Quiet Mind (midtown); 6pm at Plantation Antique Galleries (Bel Air); both in Mobile. Try this ancient Chinese moving meditation exercise. $10-$12. 850-226-9355. www. BlueWillowWellness.com.

Market on the Hill – 3-6pm, May 29-Jul 31. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Lavretta Park, Mobile. 251-2081550. NCSMobile.org. Yoga with Chris M – 5:45pm. Join Chris McFadyen for some energizing yoga. Let his breath work, asana and flow calm the mind and also enhance and refocus the body. Relocate your passion and humor after a long day! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Power Vinyasa – 6pm. An invigorating vinyasa flow that will build strength, increase flexibility, strengthen your core and transform your body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. 75 minute class in a heated room. $15. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. TheSoulShineLife.com. Creative Spark Writing Group – 7pm. Newcomers welcome. Beginners and established writers too! Join this fun, laid back group where discussion is always lively and rich. Drop in or call for the weekly topic. Our rule is that there are no rules. You can't go wrong with that! (try it). $5 donation. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251517-5626. Info@RosieBluum.com. RosieBluum.com.

friday Sunrise Yoga with Linda– 6am. The calendar says HOT, but not at sunrise! So jump-start your morning, beat the heat and refresh yourself with Linda’s energizing and revitalizing brand of yoga! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

AHA Qigong – 10:30am. 1st and 3rd Fri. Learn the ancient Chinese healing art combining slow, repetitive movements with breathing techniques and meditation to promote balance and well-being. Includes basic eight silk brocade movements and balance-walking meditation. $10 introductory drop-in or $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. Call Jamie to register: 251-209-3714. AHA Supervised Student Massage & Reiki Clinic – 4:30pm, 5:45pm, 7pm. This school-supervised internship provides the opportunity for student practitioners to work with clients in a professional setting and for clients to receive quality, full-length healing treatments at a great value. By appointment only. $25 for 1-hour full-body student massage and/ or Reiki session. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com. Restorative Yoga– 5:45pm. 1st and 3rd Fri. Been a long few days? No stresses and no worries! Allow Leigh or Stacy to lead you down a relaxing path with some restorative yoga. Be supported by all the right props as the poses plus gravity gently melt away the anxieties of the week... oh yeah! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Sunset Yoga for Charity – 6pm. 2nd and 4th Fri, Mar 28-Oct 24. 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. Beginner friendly classes. Donation. Fairhope. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com.

saturday Market at Cathedral Square – 7:30am-12pm, Apr 26-Jul 26. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile. 251-208-1550. NCSMobile.org.

Saturday Morning Yoga with Augusta – 7:308:45am. All levels. The movements will challenge you to stay mindful and your mindfulness will allow you to honor your limits without judging yourself. $15 drop-in. $10 students and instructors. Creative Outlet, 66 1/2 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-928-5363. HeartStringsYoga.com. Open Flow Yoga with Julie Wilkins Yoga – 9:30am. Class will focus on coordinating the breath with movement in flowing sequences to get the heart pumping. Practice includes breath work, sun salutation and standing postures ending with restorative. Leave the class feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. $10. Church of the Apostles, 7159 McIntyre St, Fairhope. 251-591-7094. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

Restorative Yoga – 10:30am. Rest and restore after a busy week. Practice is perfect for any body and all levels. Props are provided. $10. Fairhope Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. 251-455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

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Offering gifts and services that nurture your spirit. Books, card decks, essential oils, Bach Flower Remedies, crystals, salt lamps, ince nse and organic clothing. Local art, jewelry, honey, soaps and candles. See ad, page 9.

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FOOD & NUTRITION CHASING FRESH MARKET

19176 Highway 181, Fairhope 251-210-6011 • Facebook.com/ChasingFresh Open 9am-7pm, Monday-Saturday The only produce market in South Alabama where everything is grown, caught and made in Alabama. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, dairy and meats. Delivery to Baldwin and Mobile Counties available. See ad, page 18.

GREEN BUILDING MCCALL PAINTING

Serving Mobile and Baldwin Counties 251-517-7406 • Me@DirkMcCall.com DirkMcCall.com Painting and decorating contractor offering eco-friendly solutions. Safe containment and cleaning practices using the best no-VOC paints to deliver the most secure application of low offgassing coating systems. See ad, page 27.

MIKE KERR CONSTRUCTION LLC FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

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THE HEALTH HUT

680 S. Schillinger, Mobile: 251-633-0485 (Across from Home Depot) 6845 Hwy 90, Daphne: 251-621-1865 (Across from Fresh Market) For 30 years The Health Hut has been the go-to place for high quality, whole-food vitamins, herbs and sport supplements at great prices. Service-oriented, knowledgeable staff. See ad, page 9.

VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II 3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-345-0494 • Café: 251-345-0495 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

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

Certified Green Builder 251-391-4848 MikeKerrConstructionLLC.com

Live green, build green. Specializing in energy efficiency, reclaimed materials, low VOC paints and flooring. Commercial, residential, new construction and remodeling. See ad, page 29.

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

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

SPIRIT ENLIGHTEN

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INTUITIVE READINGS BETSEY GRADY

Founder of Rosie Bluum 6A S Bancroft Street, Fairhope • 251-517-5626 BetseyGrady.com • RosieBluum.com Certified MARI® practitioner, Reiki master, meditation teacher and natural intuitive. Experience peace of mind, find clarity and reconnect with your own power using modalities customized for your individual needs and desires. See ad, page 9.

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Telepathic Animal Communication Babette de Jongh 251-424-4944 • HearThemSpeak.com Understand your animal companion through telepathic communication. Session includes healing with Body Talk, Reiki and Matrix Energetics, plus a follow-up call. Half-off price for new clients: Regular $60, now $30. See ad, page 7.

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