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letterfrompublisher This issue marks my first anniversary as publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin.

While surprised that 12 months have flown by so quickly, when I pause to reflect, I am filled with gratitude for the growth that this publication has experienced over the past year.

Since June 2010, we’ve tripled the number of Natural Awakenings advertisers that allow this publication to be distributed for free.

While increasing the number of magazines we print each month by almost 20 percent, we have added many new distribution points including some in new areas such as Loxley, Robertsdale and Summerdale. Because of our commitment to sustainability, Natural Awakenings will always be printed on recycled newsprint using soy-based ink, but you may have noticed we’re getting more colorful with the addition of eight more color pages in recent months.

We’ve also launched a new and improved website (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet. com), made Natural Awakenings available for the iPad with the free MagCloud app and began enrolling providers in the Natural Awakenings Network which will soon offer our readers a discount card for purchasing healthy and green living products and services.

More importantly, over the last 12 months I’ve had the chance to get to know you, the readers of this magazine, and the supportive community members that share with me an interest in living happy, healthy and sustainable lives. It warms my heart every time I hear someone say, “I love that magazine!” In addition to feeling immense gratitude for your enthusiasm and support, I am inspired by you.

In last year’s June issue, I wrote about the Mobile and Baldwin communities response to the catastrophic oil spill. Despite the detrimental effects that the spill was having on our area, individuals united to take action and remained optimistic. Coincidentally 12 months later I find myself covering the tornado relief efforts in Residents Respond Once Again to Relief Efforts, on page 10. This time the disaster was not as close to home, but that has not stopped the compassionate residents of our two coastal counties from lending a helping hand.

Thank you for continuing to inspire the articles in this magazine, for loyally reading each issue cover to cover and for allowing me to do something that I love.

Our support of each other is the most effective way to contribute to the well-being of the community around us. May you continue to feel good, live simply and laugh more.

With celebration and gratitude,

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contents 17 6 globalbriefs 7 newsbriefs 12 ecobriefs 17 healthbriefs

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.

10 RESIDENTS RESPOND AGAIN TO RELIEF EFFORTS 16 Tornado Relief Gets a Hand From Lower Alabama 13

21 19 greenliving 21 ecotip 13 JUST TAKE FIVE 22 wisewords

A Guy’s Guide to 24 consciouseating Staying Vitally Healthy 26 healingways 19 ZIPPY E-BIKES 24 28 fitbody

Ditch the Car for a Fun and 22

Easy Body-Friendly Ride 30 naturalpet

20 DOCTOR'S NUTRITION

by Meredith Montgomery

by Judith Fertig

by Brita Belli

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IS JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED

by Meredith Montgomery

22 REALLY RICH: BALANCING WEALTH WITH HEALTH A Conversation with 26 Russell Simmons

by Bill Van Arsdale

26 BYE-BYE, BELLY FAT

Strategies to Win the Battle of the Bulge

by Anjula Razdan

28 BAREFOOTIN’

Let Feet Go Naked and Natural

by Jason Robillard

30 TOP 5 CARS FOR CANINES Dog-Friendly Choices Don't Have to be Huge

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Touch Nature

Vacation Down on the Farm With the family farm an endangered institution, urbanites have a growing desire to reconnect with America’s rural countryside. Farm Stay U.S. founder Scottie Jones, of Leaping Lamb Farm, in Oregon, is showing the way with a directory of farms that welcome visitors.

Jones and her team have seen firsthand how guests are nourished by their farm-stay experiences, reaping indelible memories of the lost rhythm of farm life. They return to their daily lives with an appreciation for farming and a greater likelihood of supporting local farms and food production through their everyday purchases.

Jones hopes that Farm Stay U.S. will provide an economic, educational and even spiritual bridge for both rural and urban Americans eager to expand their stewardship of the land with their newfound friends.

Search a wide range of farm types, activities and amenities by state at FarmStayUS.com.

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1 yr old, Male Terrior Mix CC is waiting to find his special family.

Come visit him and all of his friends at NBAS in Bay Minette, 1-4pm every Monday-Saturday Sponsored by: Julie Wilkins Yoga JulieWilkinsYoga.com

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Local Eats Feds Boost Support for Local Farm-to-School Meals A new ruling by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) underscores the federal government’s intent to encourage use of local farm products in school meals. It allows schools and other providers to give preference to unprocessed, locally grown and locally raised agricultural products for school-based nutrition assistance programs.

“This rule is an important milestone that will help ensure that our children have access to fresh produce and other agricultural products,” confirms Agriculture Undersecretary Kevin Concannon. “It will also give a much-needed boost to local farmers and agricultural producers.”

Part of the landmark Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 signed into law by President Obama—which improves the critical nutrition and hunger safety net for millions of children—the rule supports USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative and builds on the 2008 Farm Bill designed to revitalize rural economies by supporting local and regional food systems. USDA expects Americans’ spending for locally grown food to rise from an estimated $4 billion in 2002 to as much as $7 billion by 2012.

For more information, visit www.fns. usda.gov/cnd/f2s.

newsbriefs Easy Recipes for Cooks on a Budget The Bay Area Food Bank has created a free, easy-to-use listing of recipes that can easily be accessed at BayAreaFoodBank.org. The archive includes detailed instructions, tips and photographs of the carefully selected menu items to help hungry families answer the question, “What's for dinner?” Prices for each ingredient are listed and the recipes highlight fresh, local foods.

AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer Brandy Bajalia is responsible for updating and maintaining the recipe list. She says, “We're choosing recipes with five ingredients or less that are easy for a family to make. I'm sticking with affordable ingredients, so people that are on a budget can try something they normally don't. It can be hard to be daring on a budget, but this resource will make it easier to do.”

The Bay Area Food Bank provides a wide variety of services to combat hunger in the community, including food pantries, backpack lunches and prescreening for food stamp benefits.

Location: 5248 Mobile South St., Theodore. For more information, visit BayAreaFoodBank.org or call 251-653-1617.

Revvin' the Engine for Furry Friends The Bikers for BARC! motorcycle poker run will raise money for the Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC), a local nonprofit animal adoption agency. The event takes place on June 11, at H&D Cycles in Lillian, with registration from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will bike an 82-mile route, with stops in Silverhill, Fairhope and Bon Secour before reaching Cobalt Restaurant, in Orange Beach.

The entry fee for bikers is $10 and a donation of canned or dry dog/cat food to the BARC! Pet Food Pantry.

Guests who wish to participate without biking are encouraged to join the end party by 4 p.m. at Cobalt for a $10 buffet. Poker prizes, valued at up to $600, will be awarded at 5 p.m. Event organizers Debi and Jim Munsey say, “Bikers love animals and they are very generous. Between entry fees, raffle prizes and 50/50 tickets, we hope to raise $2,000.” The pair will lead the ride, accompanied by their collie, “Deuce,” who rides in their sidecar.

Starting Location and Registration: 33019 U.S. Hwy. 98, Lillian. Ending Location: 28099 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. For more information, visit BaldwinHumane.org.

Yoga Studio ‘Flies South’ Yoga Birds has relocated to 209 South Section Street, in Fairhope, just one mile south of the original location. The new studio's chiffon yellow walls, Caribbean cherry floor and vibrant green plants provide the perfect environment for Yoga Bird's popular Tropical Yoga classes, in which the room is kept between 85 and 90 degrees. In addition to a full spectrum of beneficial yoga class options, the studio now offers weekly, ongoing Kid’s Yoga and Pre-natal Yoga.

Kid’s Yoga is a fun and focused class, designed to encourage strength, flexibility, creativity and imagination while promoting self-esteem and a sense of connection with the world. Classes incorporate yoga games, mindfulness and self-calming techniques, while blending storytelling with movement to help students embody that week’s teachings.

The class is offered Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. for ages 3-6 and Mondays from 4 to 5 p.m. for ages 6-10.

Yoga Birds also offers pre-natal classes on Tuesdays from 4:40 to 5:45 p.m. These classes will take expecting moms through poses (both active and restorative) using breath to relieve the physical and mental demands of pregnancy. Students will work to increase flexibility, strength, and energy, while also developing concentration and focus that is helpful during labor.

Location: 209A South Section St., in Fairhope. For more information and registration, visit YogaBirds.com. See ad on page 2.

Kula Announces Summer Yoga Specials During the months of June, July and August, Kula Yoga Community students can earn a free T-shirt by bringing five friends to try a Kula class for the first time. Amanda Brenner, co-founder of Kula Yoga Community, explains, "We are encouraging students to keep their yoga practice active during the lazy days of summer. Students who develop a network of support among friends for their yoga practice are more likely to continue or even increase their practice. The buddy system works!" The stylish, organic T-shirts will also be available for purchase on the website and during Kula classes and events.

In addition to the Yoga Buddy promotion, this summer Kula is presenting a workshop, Yoga for Hips and Shoulders, on June 26 and Advanced Partner Yoga on July 24. The Kula founders also volunteer their time teaching classes for the Distinguished Young Women Organization in June, co-hosting a kirtan, featuring Pratibha with Plantation Antique Galleries, June 4 and hosting Feng Shui Fridays in July. Outdoor practices will be added to the schedule as well, which can be found at KulaYogaCommunity.org.

For more information call 251-202-YOGA or email info@KulaYogaCommunity.org. See ad on page 2. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs A New Inclusive and Affirming Congregation in Mobile Open Table: A Community of Faith, is a new congregation in Mobile gathering at 5 p.m., every Sunday. A ministry of the United Church of Christ, Open Table is the first outpost of this progressive and inclusive denomination in Southern Alabama.

Rev. Ellen Sims says, “We invite others to join us in pursuing a vision of church that is rooted in early Christian history, but responsive to a postmodern world.” Worship at Open Table is liturgically-based, but comfortable and creative, often incorporating art, dance, poetry and music. Sermons offer fresh insights into progressive Christianity. “Through our weekly services, we strengthen the caring community, foster spiritual growth and send the congregation out in Christ’s name in service to others,” says Sims.

Membership is diverse and includes planet-conscious citizens, humanitarians, seekers of meaningful spiritual practices and thinkers unafraid of tough questions.

Sims explains, “We believe we don’t have to read the Bible literally in order to take it seriously. Many of us had long ago given up on church, but are now embracing progressive Christianity that satisfies our minds and spirits.” The congregation welcomes and affirms people of all races, economic classes, religious backgrounds, ages and sexual orientations.

Location: 269 Mohawk, at the Loop (West Side United Methodist Church), Mobile.

For more information, visit OpenTableChurch.Wordpress.com, and search for Open Table: A Community of Faith on Facebook, email Ellen.OpenTable@gmail.com, or call 251-545-1011. See ad on page 22.

The Bay Area's First Natural and Green Mom and Baby Expo The Natural Network of Mobile will host The Mother of All Expos from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 23. This free event will feature workshops, hands-on demonstrations and exhibits from local businesses and wellness organizations promoting natural family living. Expo-goers will also learn about many national brands, including Newman's Own Organics, Eden Organics, Rainbow Light Prenatal Vitamins and Lakewood Juices, via gift baskets, samples, coupons and information distributed throughout the event.

Katrina Breeland, co-creator of the Natural Network of Mobile, says, “Our goal is to expose local families to the many natural products and services available to them. We thought the best way to do this, and to highlight Mobile's resources, was to host a free community expo.”

Gift baskets, movies and books, a Boppy pillow and several styles of baby carriers and wraps are among the prizes to be raffled off throughout the expo. Individuals who “like” The Mother of All Expos on facebook will be entered to win a special prize drawing on the day of the event, and the first 100 guests will receive complimentary gift totes filled with samples and literature.

Location: 20 South Royal St., Mobile. For more information or to be an exhibitor, call Dana at 251-508-2721 or Katrina at 251-554-5704 or email TheNaturalNetworkOfMobile@gmail.com. See ad on page15.

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Permaculture Workshop at Middle Earth Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center is hosting a unique learning experience with a focus on permaculture, or designing and creating lifestyles, based on natural ecological relationships. Curious guests are invited to observe permaculture in action from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 25, at Middle Earth, in Citronelle. The event is free, but guests are asked to register in advance and bring a dish to share. Donations are welcome.

Permaculture advances the belief that all living systems are organized around energy flows, and seeks to create integrated systems in which all elements, both natural and manmade, are interconnected and beneficial to one another. Attendees will learn how Middle Earth uses permaculture at the Center and how the concept can be adapted to urban settings.

“We live in unsettling times.

No doubt about it.,” says Middle Earth co-founder Lisa Kalloch, “The thought of energy descent and soaring gas prices leave us feeling bewildered, if not downright anxious.

By learning about ways of living that empower us to move from being dependent consumers, to responsible producers, workshop attendees will see how permaculture can guide us towards a truly sustainable lifestyle.”

Natural methods of pest control, harnessing solar power and water preservation techniques will be demonstrated. Additional highlights include information about building the health of soil through sheet mulching, cover cropping and perennial planting, to support natural ecological systems.

Location: 20205 Middle Earth Rd., Citronelle. For more information, call 251-866-7204 or email MidEarthHealing@yahoo.com. See ad on page 32.

Monthly Meetings Set for Green Drinks Mobile Bay Area Green Drinks, a community organization open to anyone interested in sustainable living, will now meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every third Thursday. Serda’s Coffee Company will host the Mobile meetings, while Fairhope meetings will take place simultaneously at Aurora’s. Joint meetings will occur quarterly at The Blue Gill, on the causeway.

Organizer Elizabeth Tonsmeire says, “We decided to offer separate Mobile and Fairhope meetings to make it easier for more people to attend a Green Drinks close to home each month. Our quarterly meetings will feature speakers and offer an opportunity to unite the two groups for larger networking events.”

The first joint meeting, on June 16, will focus on business development. Featured speakers include representatives from the Green Building Council and Natural Awakenings magazine. Topics of focus for the other quarterly meetings include sustainable food, on September 15, and eco-friendly transportation, on December 15. All meetings are open to the community and provide a forum where ideas and knowledge can be freely shared. Eating and drinking are optional, and attendees are welcome to stay for as little or as long as they like.

Location: Serda’s Coffee Company, 3 S. Royal St., in Mobile, Aurora’s, 14 N. Church St., in Fairhope and The Blue Gill, 3775 Battleship Pkwy., in Spanish Fort. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/3scjfz7, email MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks@gmail.com or call 251-990-9552. See ad on page 22.

Summer Fun for Future Marine Scientists Ocean Camp, the first children's program offered at the Faulkner State Community College Gulf Shores campus, will provide ocean lovers and aspiring marine scientists, ages 4 to 12, with a chance to learn about ocean ecosystems, deep-sea exploration, environmental stewardship and the effects of the oil spill on the Gulf Coast.

The day camps are offered in three consecutive sessions, Tuesday through Friday, beginning June 7. Depending on interest, camp may be offered for two additional weeks in July.

Based on Ocean Literacy principles, campers are guided in hands-on activities, inquiry, research, problem solving and critical thinking. Certified Marine Educator, public school teacher and camp creator Belinda Ringpfeil says, “We hope to interest local children and vacationing families with a chance to have children experience wet and watery marine discoveries, while making a new kind of memory this summer. My personal hope is that at least a few campers will leave with an inspired interest in the marine world that will become a passion for their future.”

Location: Faulkner State Community College Gulf Shores campus, on Gulf Shores Pkwy. (just before the island bridge).

Camp questions should be directed to Belinda Ringpfeil at OceanCamp@gmail.com.

For registration call the Faulkner State Community College Continuing Education Office at 251-990-0445 or 800-231-3752.

Gulf Coast Family has New Home, Thanks to Old Cars One Mobile family will spend this month assisting with the building of their own house, made possible by Habitat for Humanity's unique Cars for Homes program and the generosity of volunteers.

Located in Hillsdale, the house is the first in Mobile to be built with funds raised through the vehicle donation program.

Cars for Homes, which was first launched by Habitat for Humanity International in 2005, provides another way for area residents and concerned citizens to help provide affordable housing for their neighbors. Brenda Carson-Lawless, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Alabama says, “We are so pleased that Habitat's Cars for Homes program has helped fund the construction of our newest house. Car donations to Habitat for Humanity are helping to make a positive difference in communities.”

Proud new homeowners Lete and Nase Tukka and their four children have worked for the past year saving for a down payment and putting in over 300 sweat equity hours toward building their house, which should be completed by July. Cars for Homes executives also took an active role in construction efforts on behalf of the Tukka family and Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Alabama.

To learn about donating a used vehicle, visit CarsForHomes.org or schedule a donation by calling 877-277-4344.

To volunteer or make a donation to Habitat for Humanity in Mobile County, visit HabitatSWAlabama.org or call 251476-7171.

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FUMC Relief Team

Baldwin County High School students contributing goods for Tuscaloosa schools.

BARC! Volunteers deliver supplies to the Humane Society of West Alabama.

Residents Respond Once Again to Relief Efforts

by Meredith Montgomery

No strangers to natural disasters, the Mobile and Baldwin communities immediately responded to the pressing needs of those affected by devastating tornadoes that tore through the northern part of the state in April. Individuals, organizations and businesses led by example, inspiring others to take action and offer a helping hand.

Delivering Comfort, Hope and Blessings

After a trip to the affected area, Rev. Rob Haynes, of Fairhope United Methodist Church (FUMC), commented, “It’s encouraging to see the response of the community. The TV portrays the horrible destruction and devastation, but what matters now is people rallying together, neighbors helping neighbors, businesses coming out to offer their services and everyone doing what they do best.”

Supported by donations and armed with supplies contributed by the church’s congregation and the Fairhope community, Haynes and his relief team assisted with home repairs, tree removal, sorting through the destruction and comforting individuals affected by the natural disaster. Volunteers paid special attention to the rural communities that have been largely neglected by mainstream media coverage.

Haynes recalls an elderly man and his two sisters that they met during their travels. “The tornados took half of the trailer that they live in and their refrigerator was empty, but they didn’t want anything for themselves. They just wanted to help others.

We were able to help these selfless individuals, so that they could continue to give to others that were in need.” One of the women said to Haynes, “I can’t read or write, and that doesn’t matter to me. I just want to keep helping people.”

For a current list of needed supplies and information about how to donate to FUMC relief efforts, visit FairhopeUMC.org/ AlabamaTornado.

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Feeding the Needs

According to the Bay Area Food Bank’s website, BayAreaFoodBank. org, within a week of the disaster, more than 40,000 pounds of local donations were made to the Mobile area food bank while their parent organization, Feeding America, had already allocated 1.8 million pounds of food to support the Alabama food banks.

For 10 days in early May, Mobile and Baldwin County Walmart stores served as drop-off points for donated items. The community repeatedly filled 900-pound bins at the 10 locations and on May 9, Feeding America reported that more than 100 truckloads of food had been donated and sent to food banks in affected areas of North Alabama.

As of May 10, all donation items for the organization’s tornado relief efforts are being accepted at the Theodore warehouse. According to their website, “Water is no longer a priority. The items that are needed most are nonperishable food, disposable diapers and cleaning supplies. Please, no glass containers, household items or clothing.”

The Bay Area Food Bank depends on volunteers to help process the thousands of pounds of donated food items at the warehouse. Volunteer Coordinator Karla Gardner says, “Our biggest challenge is cleaning, sorting and boxing up the food we receive to be sent to the various affected areas. This proves to be beneficial on the other end of things, because food bank employees in affected areas who receive these donations will be able to get the food and donated items out immediately.”

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Newton School teachers deliver supplies collected by their students.

Bay Area Food Bank donations collected at local Walmart stores.

FUMC Relief Team

Bay Area Food Bank donations are being accepted at 5248 Mobile S. St., in Theodore, and monetary donations can be made to the Tornado Disaster Relief 2011 fund by visiting BayAreaFoodBank. org. To volunteer, contact Gardner at 251-653-1617 or KGardner@ bayareafoodbank.org.

Donating Dollars for Students

On May 3, Superintendent of Baldwin County Public Schools Dr. Alan T. Lee issued a challenge to the county’s students and employees to each bring in one dollar for the relief efforts. “We have been in touch with the school systems in Tuscaloosa to ask how our schools can assist theirs. Both Tuscaloosa County and Tuscaloosa city superintendents indicate that monetary donations will allow them the flexibility that they need to be expeditious in meeting students’ personal resource needs,” said Lee.

Lee pointed out that if every student gave just one dollar, about $28,000 could be raised for Tuscaloosa students. On May 11, he proudly reported, “The Baldwin County Public Schools family has raised $30,074.51 for Tuscaloosa school children, an amazing amount to have been raised in less than one week. I have heard how some students emptied their piggy banks, gave up birthday money and went door-to-door, asking their neighbors to give.” Lee had promised a spirit shirt day once $12,000 had been raised, so he encouraged students to wear their school colors with pride on May 17 in honor of the remarkable contribution of Baldwin County schools to the relief efforts in Tuscaloosa.

People Helping Pets

Baldwin County Humane Society, also known as BARC!, is collecting pet food and supplies for the disaster areas, in partnership with PetSense, in Foley. BARC! Executive Director Sonja Presley recalls, “I received a check for $100 that was marked ‘For the Tornado Dogs.’ I used it to buy leashes and bowls, and my mother personally delivered them, along with a card to the Humane Society of West Alabama.”

According to their website, BaldwinHumane.org, items needed include pet food and bowls, crates and cages, cat litter and litter pans, jugs of water and collars and leashes. Donations can be taken to PetSense for BARC! to pick up and distribute to North Alabama humane societies. PetSense Store Manager Cory Stanfield says, “The collection container was filled with pet supplies three

Kula Yoga classes collect donations for Give Beautifully.

times in two days, and we will continue to collect donations as long as they are needed.”

The Haven (HavenForAnimals.org) is on call with their Mobile Adoption Rescue Unit for the Humane Society of the United States. While anticipating a need for their services to assist with the rehoming of owner surrenders and strays, Executive Director Mike Graham warns, “HSUS has asked that individuals and private animal groups not enter the affected areas unless they were called to deploy. The grounds are too dangerous for untrained citizens.”

Individuals are instead encouraged to donate to HSUS. For more information on BARC!’s relief efforts, call 251-928-4585.

PetSense is located in the Tanger Outlet Center, at 2601 S. McKenzie St., Ste. 286, in Foley. To donate to HSUS, visit HumaneSociety.org.

How You Can Help

These are just a few of the many ways the local community has responded to the recent disaster. Kula Community Yoga (KulaCommunityYoga.org) donated 90 percent of the proceeds collected at several of their pay-what-you-can classes to Give Beautifully, a campaign that provides health and beauty supplies to Birmingham families who lost everything in the tornadoes.

Grow Alabama (GrowAlabama.org), the statewide CSA (community supported agriculture), is encouraging subscribers to donate their weekly shares to the affected areas. On May 11, Grow Alabama customers had already contributed more than 2,000 pounds of fresh food to the Salvation Army’s storm relief in Alabama.

With so many organizations contributing to the relief efforts and so many fellow Alabama citizens still in need, United Way’s 211 call center serves as an efficient resource for those wanting to donate money, time or supplies. “It’s a one-stop shop for those affected by the disaster and for those wanting to help out. From any phone, just dial 2-1-1 and we can connect you to the resources you are looking for,” says Kerry Cohen, director of marketing and communications for United Way of Southwest Alabama. According to the organization’s Facebook page, 7,000 tornado-related calls were received at the Birmingham and Mobile United Way call centers the weekend following the tornados.

To learn more, dial 211 or call 1-888-421-1266. natural awakenings

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Act Now Help Stop Crop Contamination On March 29, 2011, Sow True Seed joined 60 family farmers, seed businesses and organic agricultural organizations in a lawsuit led by the nonprofit Public Patent Foundation, challenging chemical giant Monsanto’s right to sue farmers for patent infringement, because they say it is Monsanto that is perpetrating the injury by infecting organic farms with genetically modified seed. Mounting research shows that once released into the environment, the engineered seed (a genetically modified organism, or GMO), contaminates and corrupts naturally reproducing seed for the same crop.

For example, soon after Monsanto introduced genetically modified seed for canola, these famers report that organic canola became virtually extinct, as a result of cross-contamination. Organic corn, soybeans, cotton, sugar beets and alfalfa now face the same fate, as Monsanto continues to develop genetically modified seed for many other crops.

“In the last decade [for example], it’s become nearly impossible to ensure that corn seed is free from contamination,” says Peter Waskiewicz, co-founder of Sow True Seed (SowTrueSeed.com).

“Morally, it has become necessary to stand up and fight for keeping openpollinated seed safe and available,” says fellow co-founder, Carol Koury.

Waskiewicz adds, “We recognize the basic right of all the Earth’s people to enjoy a safe, ethical and sovereign food production and distribution system.”

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JUST TAKE FIVE

A Guy’s Guide to Staying Vitally Healthy

by Judith Fertig

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ncient prophets understood the wisdom of living by the adage, “Eat, drink and be merry,” and it still rings true today. Today’s health experts further add, “get moving” and “see your doctor at least once a year.”

Adopting this short, easy-to-do list of habits as a guiding principle can be key to a healthier and happier life, and add more years to accomplish your bucket list. The good news about male longevity is that much of it is under our control.

Dr. Robert Butler, gerontologist, psychiatrist and author of The Longevity Prescription: The 8 Proven Keys to a Long, Healthy Life, received a Pulitzer Prize for his work on aging. A founding director of the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health, he also started the nation’s first department of geriatrics, at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. In his early 80s, Butler was still regularly walking around Central Park before putting in 60-hour weeks doing work he loved as head of International Longevity Center–USA (ilcusa.org).

Butler maintained that genes account for only 25 percent of our individual health and said, “Our environment and personal behaviors account for the rest.” For him, it was simple things like welcome hugs and laughter that added pleasure and length to life. Of course, learning something new helps the brain stay active. Butler lived the essence of active right up until his passing a year ago at age 83.

A Simple Prescription

So, what are men up against today? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov), the leading causes of death for men are heart disease; cancer (especially prostate); injuries; chronic lower respiratory diseases; stroke; diabetes; suicide; influenza and pneumonia; kidney disease; and Alzheimer’s disease. But men can take a preventive approach to these conditions. Here are five proactive, enjoyable ways that work:

EAT. The simple everyday act of healthy eating can have long-term, holistic benefits for not only overall health and weight management, but for preventing prostate c a n c e r. I n 2010, nearly 218,000 men in the United States were diagnosed with prostate cancer, a largely curable challenge when caught in its early stages, according to

the American Cancer Society. But why not eat well to prevent potential cancer cells from becoming a bigger problem?

“All of us have microscopic cancers growing in our bodies all the time,” says Dr. William Li, founder and head of The Angiogenesis Foundation, in Cambridge, Massachusetts (angio.org and the userfriendly EatToDefeat.org). Angiogenesis is the process our bodies use to grow blood vessels, he says, a natural process that sometimes gets hijacked by cancer cells. “A microscopic tumor can grow up to 16,000 times its original size in as little as two weeks,” explains Li, “but new, groundbreaking research from The Angiogenesis Foundation proposes that you can stop cancer before it begins to grow.” Li calls this new preventive approach “antiangiogenesis.”

“Many common foods contain cancer-starving molecules,” Li continues.

“Anti-angiogenesis encourages that. By changing the way you eat, you can change your internal environment, thereby depriving cancer cells the opportunity to grow and multiply.”

Li and his colleagues continue to monitor the results of other studies while continuing their own research showing the positive effects of certain foods in slowing or preventing the growth and spread of cancer cells. One seminal study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute in 2002, established the link between eating cooked tomato products and a lowered risk of prostate cancer. “Cooked tomatoes… have m o r e c a n c e rfighting properties than raw tomatoes,” advises Li. “Both contain the molecule lycopene, but heating the tomato changes its chemical structure and makes the benefits more readily available to the body.

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three [½ cup] servings of cooked tomatoes a week.”

The Angiogenesis Foundation provides a base list of 40 natural foods that contain cancer-preventing properties. New foods are added as their benefits are proved in research. The newest additions for fighting prostate cancer—Emmental, Jarlsburg and gouda cheeses—are rich in vitamin K2.

DRINK. Consuming fresh gin-

ger drinks, green tea and herbal tea blends that include antiangiogenic ginseng, lavender and licorice root work to hydrate the body and prevent disease, according to researchers at The Angiogenesis Foundation.

A glass or two of red wine, which contains the cancer fighting, anti-inflammatory compound resveratrol, can be good for men. “My own advice to folks is about one drink a day,” counseled Butler. “The older you get, the heavier the impact of the alcohol. But in moderation, alcohol not only has a relaxing effect, it can elevate levels of good cholesterol.

Maintaining good hydration by drinking water also helps kidneys filter impurities out of the body and keeps skin looking fresher.

BE MERRY. The very things that come

with being social are good for everyone’s health. According to Butler, simple touching, such as holding hands with and hugging a loved one, works to lower blood pressure. Laughing with buddies helps keep blood vessels from restricting, and thus keeps the heart working more efficiently. Having an eye for beauty in our surrounding adds pleasure to life and helps keep us in a good mood.

Engaging in close, loving and romantic relationships and staying in touch with lots of friends not only increases the quality of men’s lives, but also helps battle depression and heart disease, suggests Dr. Mehmet Oz, a professor of cardiac surgery at Columbia University and a founder of the Complementary Medicine Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He frequently appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show before becoming host of The Dr. Oz Show.

According to Oz, “The more sex you have—provided that it’s safe sex and with a mutually monogamous partner— the healthier you will be. Men who have sex once a month are at more than two times the risk of heart disease and heart

Recommended Anti-Angiogenic Foods According to the researchers at The Angiogenesis Foundation, many easily eaten foods help starve commonly occurring microscopic cancer cells and keep them from becoming a problem. This list, starting with green tea, continues to grow over time as scientists verify the efficacy of various foods based on a body of research.

Green tea Strawberries Blackberries Raspberries Blueberries Oranges Grapefruit Lemons Apples Pineapples Cherries Red grapes

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attack than men who have sex twice a week.”

Complementing such healthy excitement, establishing a daily meditation practice also helps men stay calm, energetic, positive and more attuned to their own inner wisdom, says Donna Cardillo, a registered nurse who advises healthcare professionals in the Gannett Healthcare Group. “Studies have also shown that regular meditation can lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, improve the body’s response to stress, and even improve sleep patterns.”

Another way to be and stay merry, suggests Cardillo, is to take part in some kind of volunteer work. “Volunteering has long been touted as a great way to give back and make a positive contribution to the world,” she remarks. “While all that is true, numerous studies, including the recent Do Good Live Well Study, by UnitedHealthcare, have shown that people who do volunteer work for two or more hours a week exhibit lower rates of depression and heart disease, live happier more fulfilled lives and have greater self-esteem and greater functionality, especially older adults.”

MOVE.

Butler promoted moderate exercise to help improve cardiovascular function, elevate mood and keep men fit longer, and his conclusions are supported by studies by the University of Maryland Medical Center, Arizona State University, and the Erasmus M.C. University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He found that, “One of the most frightening disabilities of old age, aside from dementia, is frailty.” His prescription? Maintain strong thigh muscles, which is what we use to get up out of a chair or bed, and do squats daily.

Yoshiro Hatano, Ph.D., popularized the use of pedometers and the 10,000 Steps a Day program in Japan that also spread to this country. Wearing a small counter is a simple way to keep track of how many steps we take in a day. Such monitoring devices indicate how active or inactive we really are, which can be a bit of a surprise. Hatano and his researchers found that most people take 3,500 to 5,000 steps a day. Raising that to 10,000 steps a day will burn more calories, promote better heart function and keep weight under control.

GET A TUNE-UP.

Annual physicals are more important than regularly changing the oil in a car, yet men are more likely than women to skip a checkup visit to their doctor, according to a recent poll by Louis Harris and Associates.

A growing trend among health centers addresses this concern, offering men a one-stop-shopping-style checkup and testing.

Here’s how: Men who aren’t interested in spending a day window-shopping certainly aren’t into a day of appointments to check off a list of simple health screenings. So, special health programs—modeled after executive health screenings formerly accessible only at getaway destinations like the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, or the Greenbrier Clinic, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia—are popping up at local hospitals from coast to coast.

As part of the men’s health program at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, serving the Kansas City area, for example, doctors emphasize “maintaining optimal performance” versus “let’s see what’s wrong with you.” Prior to an appointment, patients visit a lab location for tests, so that all of their results are ready when they visit the doctor. Then, on the day of their appointment, some additional screenings are performed, if necessary, so the time men spend with the doctor is used more effectively.

This personalized, focused attention and all-at-once approach can provide straightforward strategic health planning—a map of diet, exercise and lifestyle targets to aim for in the coming year that can keep men here and healthy.

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; see AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com. She interviewed Dr. Robert Butler before his passing.

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Mercury-Free Dentistry U.S. Supports Ending Amalgam Cavity Fillings

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n a watershed move towards global mercury-free dentistry, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) recently reported that the U.S. government has announced that it supports a phase down, with the goal of eventual phase out of mercury amalgam. That’s the silver-and-mercurymixed material commonly used to fill cavities in teeth.

This represents a radical reversal of the government’s former position that, “Any change toward the use of dental amalgam is likely to result in positive public health outcomes.” The new stance will be submitted at the third round of negotiations for the world mercury treaty. The IAOMT sees this as “an extraordinary development that will change the global debate about amalgam.”

The IAOMT, a global network of 700 dental, medical and research professionals, is a longtime opponent of mercury amalgam because of possible health risks from mercury, a known toxin. It is considered especially risky for children and for pregnant women, whose fetuses can be affected. Possible side effects of the continuous release of toxic vapor from mercury fillings into the body include memory loss, tremors, personality changes and impaired immune systems.

Yet, the World Dental Federation and the American Dental Association continue to maintain that mercury amalgam fillings are safe. To date, mercury fillings have been banned in Norway and restricted in Finland, Sweden, Austria, Canada and Germany. With the U.S. government on board, says Charles G. Brown, president of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry, “The debate has shifted from whether to end amalgam to how to end amalgam.” Mercury-free dentistry supports the use of a tooth-colored, bonded composite material, made primarily of resin.

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Zippy E-Bikes Ditch the Car for a Fun and Easy Body-Friendly Ride

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by Brita Belli

riving a vehicle to work, the store and the gym on congested roads does more than try our patience— those daily petroleum-powered trips are polluting the planet. The Clean Air Council reports that each gallon of gas we use on the road results in 20 more pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) mucking up the atmosphere we breathe. In fact, all motor vehicles combined are responsible for 31 percent of the total CO2 emissions currently contributing to global warming.

Because most car trips are short—the National Household Travel Survey finds that half of all the trips we make are three miles or less, 72 percent of these in motor vehicles—they could be replaced with a more eco-friendly ride. With such a wide variety of snazzy new options available, from cargo bicycles to electric motorcycles, it’s never been easier to move on our best intentions.

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shapes and sizes to lean back and pedal comfortably while maintaining safety and speed. These people-friendly cycles can be of typical bike length or longer, and some are trikes, with two back wheels.

They also can be equipped with a podlike cover for year-round riding.

The covered, aerodynamic, threewheeled versions are known as velomobiles, or bicycle cars. Rod Miner, president of Lightfoot Cycles, which specializes in recumbent bikes, side-byside four-wheel tandems, adult trikes with cargo and pet carriers, and velomobiles, says that almost every model can be given added oomph with an electric- or a small-engine assist. “For the cost of a gallon of gas,” Miner says, “one of our super-efficient, electrically assisted cycles can travel 1,200 miles.”

Examples at BacchettaBikes.com and LightfootCycles.com.

ELECTRIC BIKES: These offer a zippy, eco-friendly way to run errands, combining pedal power with the assistance of a small electric motor that facilitates speeds of up to 20 miles per hour. They

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ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES: Electric motorcycles provide the same thrill and speed as gas-powered versions, minus the noise and dirty emissions. These motorcycles are ready to race: The Mission R electric racing superbike is not only a sleek-looking machine, but can go from zero to fast in one gear. They also look nearly identical to a traditional ride, hosting a battery pack and motor in place of the powertrain.

Because motorcycles are small and efficient, they don’t require heavy battery packs, and can be plugged into any home outlet to charge. Most will run for about two hours, or 40 to 50 miles on a charge. A federal incentive of a 10 percent tax credit helps with the purchase price, along with state incentives active in California, Colorado, Georgia and South Carolina and pending in many other states (update at ZeroMotorcycles. com/it/incentives).

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LONGTAIL AND CARGO BIKES: Longtail, or cargo, bikes are designed for carting everything from groceries to kids.

An extended mount for the back tire gives riders extra space to use as a long, flat seat for kids to straddle, with space on either side for

saddlebags (called panniers) or other bucket- or basket-type attachments. It has a bit larger turning radius and two kickstands for keeping the bike upright when stationary.

With a base price often upwards of $1,000, cargo-oriented riders may wish to opt to convert an existing bicycle into a longtail with a backend attachment like the Free Radical from Xtracycle, which can be bolted on to provide two deep compartments for hauling up to 200 pounds of carry-ons. Madsen bikes come equipped with a large, sturdy bucket that supplies a fun ride for young ones—or for packing beach gear or shopping bags.

Examples at MadsenCycles.com, Surly Bikes.com and Xtracycle.com.

BALANCE BIKES: Pedal-less or “walking”

balance bikes (also known as run bikes) are all the rage in kids’ bicycles today, and a quick perusal of YouTube videos of kids riding them shows why. Because little ones are able to use their feet to push off the ground, then lift their feet as the

bike rolls forward, even tots as young as 2 or 3 can do some serious cruising. Not only can they go somewhat faster than they would with a hard-to-accelerate tricycle, they also learn how to balance themselves, facilitating a quicker transition to a larger bike without training wheels when the time comes.

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Doctor’s Nutrition is Just What the Doctor Ordered

by Meredith Montgomery

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eed prescription nutritional supplements or testing facilities, but can’t find a professional, knowledgable, convenient source? Doctor’s Nutrition was established by doctors Jim and Janine Fox, in Gulfport, Mississippi, more than 14 years ago to serve customers by utilizing natural healthcare products.

Recognizing a need for public access to affordable pharmaceutical-grade supplements in therapeutic strengths, as well as budget-friendly lab work, the Foxes decided to provide both in the convenience of a retail setting.

Dr. Arthur Tripp is a chiropractic physician with more than 30 years experience and owner of Doctor’s Nutrition, in Mobile. Kitty, his wife and manager of the store, was formerly a rehabilitation counselor for the disabled, and is certified as a herbal information specialist. “He has always been interested in all types of natural health practices,” says Kitty.

When the Foxes were looking to expand to meet the needs of customers who were driving from Mobile to Gulfport for the services of Doctor’s Nutrition,

they offered the Tripps an opportunity to open an Alabama storefront, and twoand-a-half years ago, they opened their current location.

“We felt like we were already an established business when we opened, because we already had so many people that knew about us,” recalls Kitty. Many of the Tripp’s customers travel from eastern Mississippi or across the bay from Spanish Fort and the Eastern Shore. To better accommodate these customers, Doctor’s Nutrition also accepts mail orders.

The Mobile business continues to have a significant base of regular customers, but because of the name, many people unfamiliar with the store assume they are nutritionists. “By providing affordable lab work and nutritional supplements previously only available through doctor’s offices, we can do a lot more than a nutritionist can, and we do it

without charging office fees or requiring appointments,” says Kitty.

In the convenience of their retail setting, the Tripps offer natural, medically based blood work analysis. LabCorp (the largest in the country) allows them to have access to thousands of lab tests and enables Doctor’s Nutrition to offer their clients evidence that the pure, high-grade supplements they offer are effective. For individuals that have recently had blood work performed elsewhere, the Doctor’s Nutrition staff can review the results and make recommendations at no cost. With seven doctors available for consult within their network, experienced and professional advice is easily accessible.

Many customers initially come to the Tripps frustrated, and just short of giving up on finding a way to feel better, often a result of misdiagnosis. Kitty enjoys using her experience as a counselor to talk to

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people to find out what’s really going on.

“It’s so rewarding to work with someone who has been dealing with a health issue for five to 10 years, and then with the help of a few tests, they are able to see, right there on a piece of paper, what has been wrong all of those years.” Doctor’s Nutrition recommends that everyone should have basic lab work done twice a year.

One of the services they provide is holistic hormone therapy. Doctor’s Nutrition believes that estrogen does not always need to be prescribed for everyday use. It is hard to remove the estrogenlike compounds found in the body as a result of exposure to poultry or livestock, pesticides, drugs, fuels and plastics. Kitty says, “When natural estrogens are recommended, we only use E3, the safest type of estrogen of the three forms. We also always recommend taking a nutritional supplement that promotes the detoxification process of all types of estrogen.”

When asked about what the future holds for the company, Kitty says they will remain, “… large enough to serve you, but small enough to know you.”

However, they will continue to broaden their offerings. As an animal lover and founding member of the local animal rescue group, SouthBARK, Kitty added several lines of natural pet products to their inventory, including Native Remedies and Pet Naturals.

Thinking back about memorable customers, Kitty recalls, “One of our regular clients was finally able to bring her husband in for some lab tests. The results revealed that he was in total kidney failure and we sent him to the emergency room immediately. His doctor indicated that if he had waited one more day, he might not have made it.”

From people of all ages and backgrounds to their beloved pets, the Tripps’ customers rely on the services and products of their business for much more than nutritional guidance. They view Doctor’s Nutrition as a resource for natural and preventative healthcare, and for some, as a true lifesaver.

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change notes that greenhouse gas pollution from flying aircraft may be up to four times more damaging to the environment than the same levels of pollution emitted at ground level.

Favor Sustainable Flight The Globalist reports that the world’s aircraft contribute to global warming by producing 600 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) a year, while U.S. airports alone generate more than 425,000 tons of garbage, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council’s report, Trash Landings. So what are airlines doing to mitigate their environmental impact and how can travelers become wiser in choosing a carrier?

Without an authoritative source ranking airlines to identify the greenest, it’s up to passengers to search for information on the company websites. Terms to research include: sustainability; environmental policy; corporate and social responsibility; recycling; and carbon emissions or carbon offsets. The “About Us” sections might also have clues. An absence of relevant information also indicates company priorities. Look for the following information: n A firm target for increasing fuel efficiency GreenTravelerGuides.com n Fewer flight delays (avoids burning excess fuel). The U.S. Department of offers practical tips for making Transportation tracks delay informa- the most of eco-friendly flying tion by airline (tinyurl.com/3hnll8d) and homing in on guaranteedn A link to carbon offset plans and/or the option to buy an offset in a ticket green destinations. purchase n A newer, more fuel-efficient fleet n Airplanes designed with winglets—wing tip extensions that reduce drag and provide extra lift, cutting fuel use n A system to recapture toxic glycol after it’s sprayed on airplanes in de-icing operations n A recycling program for trash, both onboard and in terminals Tips to minimize the eco-impact of personal air travel: n Write to favorite airlines about your desire to see them become more ecofriendly. Encourage them to establish waste recycling policies, fuel-efficient practices and carbon offset programs. n Travel light; the less and lighter the baggage cargo, the less fuel is needed to fly. (Creative carriers add their own innovations: Alaska Airlines found that it could save $10,000 annually in fuel costs by removing just five magazines per aircraft.) n Book a direct flight. Takeoffs and landings are a major source of CO2. Pack your own lunch or snacks, in reusable containers, to limit fast-food waste. n After arriving at your destination, choose eco-friendly ground transportation, such as your hotel’s shuttle or a green rental car service. n If you have a choice of airports, choose one that conducts a recycling program; the National Resources Defense Council has praised those initiated by international airports in Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Seattle-Tacoma and Portland, Oregon.

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While you have achieved extraordinary financial success, instead of becoming completely swept up in ego and material things, you have evolved from being the “Godfather of Rap” into a guru. What set you on the path to writing Super Rich?

As we grow, we experience proofs that what our parents, preachers, prophets and scriptures told us as a child is true: The process of living in the cycle of giving is the thing that makes us happy.

We also learn that the outside world separates us from the God inside of us, and if we take that Godlikeness and exude it, spreading it out, then the world gives it back to us. These truths are right in front of us, but we are not taught them enough, or else we forget to remember them. So, the purpose of this book is simply to help us remember.

You present many lessons on how to move toward higher consciousness, while simultaneously allowing for financial success. How can we use our creativity to apply ourselves to something we really believe in without worrying about accolades or financial reward?

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In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna says you have control of the action alone, and never the fruit. The work we do is our prayer.

Going to work every day is God’s work.

Finding an entrepreneurial business or another endeavor that you are proud of and inspired to use to give—that’s God’s work.

You have to be creative, which means that you have to look inside enough to come up with something that the world needs.

You can’t see the whole if you reside on the outside, where others move you around; the inside is where you make your own choices.

Success and prosperity are fringe benefits. Super Rich means a state of needing nothing, of operating from a state of Christ consciousness, or Nirvana, or Samadhi. If we can operate from that, then the cycle of giving speeds up. We become a much greater servant because we are good givers, and good givers are great receivers.

That is the core premise.

Don’t the pursuits of wealth and enlightenment pull us in opposite directions?

Spiritually, we know what’s right, and that is what I am really trying to get people to engage in, this process of prayer, of looking at the inside instead of the outside for answers. I want them to become what is in their heart and do what they think makes good sense.

Can we heal ourselves from the inside out and, in so doing, create a world where we are contributing something good? As human beings, are we going to lift the collective consciousness to the point where we are aware of and actively moving forward to heal the Earth?

What do you think that people can incorporate into their daily routine in order to lead more fulfilling lives?

Meditation is vital if you want to see the world in real time and be awake enough to make good choices, live calmly, stay healthy and maintain the clarity needed to focus on the task in front of you. You can only realize a state of higher consciousness with a still mind.

When you routinely walk around exuding inner happiness, you become what I call very sticky and attractive. Good givers of good will and hard work and service become very successful.

The road to enlightenment is paved with rich results. As you give, as you become more enlightened, you become more empowered. Things fall in your lap. Yet, as you become more attractive and sticky, things you thought you wanted become less valuable, until they mean nothing.

Many are rightly alarmed at how humans are degrading our planet. What actions must we take now to pass along a livable world to our grandchildren?

The first thing we have to do is stop eating animals, including sea creatures. This is a great cause of many environmental ills currently destroying the planet. We could turn it around if more people would become vegetarians.

When individuals take control of their own lives through their meditation and prayer, they will come to all types of decisions that are helpful to this planet and all life. That’s what we want for everyone.

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air experts estimate that people normally have a maximum of about 100,000 individual hairs on their head. Approximately 90 percent are usually in a growth phase while the other 10 percent “rest.” After growing for two to three months, the hair will fall out and the growth cycle of the follicle, or hair root, starts again. An average person naturally sheds about 100 hairs a day.

Under certain conditions, however, the normal cycling can be interrupted.

The resting, or telogen, phase could last longer, with more hair falling out and less new hair growing. Some hair loss may be associated with mind-body response to surgery, new medications, thyroid issues, trauma or a highly restrictive crash diet.

Hair loss might be the effect of inherited male pattern baldness or thinning that may accompany aging. In other instances, the cause may be poor nutrition, as attested to by American Academy of Dermatology research.

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“The first step in diagnosing a probable cause of hair loss is to check nutrition,” says Dr. William Rassman, an award-winning pioneer in hair restoration, founder of the New Hair Institute, in Los Angeles, editor of BaldingBlog.com and co-author of the book, Hair Loss and Replacement for Dummies.

Other experts agree that including certain key nutrients in our diet can help prevent, and even reverse, some hair loss. “The same foods that are good for your body and overall health are good for your hair, including foods that are high in protein and low in carbohydrates, with a reduced fat content,” says Dr. Michael Reed, a dermatologist with New York University’s (NYU) Langone Medical Center, in New York City (MichaelLorinReed.com).

Key Nutrition Tips

Generally, a diet that supports both scalp

and hair health is rich in protein; vitamins A, B complex and C; minerals like iron and zinc; and omega-3 fatty acids.

Vitamin A: Found in green leafy vegetables like Swiss chard and spinach, as well as in carrots, it helps the scalp produce sebum, hair’s natural conditioner.

Vitamin B12: “The requirement for vitamin B12 is very low,” says vegan Registered Dietitian Reed Mangels, “but it is needed for cell division and blood formation.” Foods such as organic eggs, cage-free poultry and grass-fed red meat are good sources; vegetarian and vegan sources include nutritional yeast (dried yellow flakes or powder, with a cheese-like flavor), vitamin B12-fortified soy or rice milk, and similarly fortified breakfast cereal.

Iron: Samantha Heller, a registered dietitian and nutritionist at the NYU Medical Center, warns women that the potential deficiency of iron that often occurs during their reproductive years can lead to anemia, a reduction of red blood cells that is often an undiagnosed cause of hair loss.

Foods like broccoli and brewer’s yeast help boost iron levels.

Omega-3 fatty acids: “Omega-3 fatty acids are important for total body and skin health, and that includes your scalp,” says Heller, author of Get Smart: Samantha Heller’s Nutrition Prescription for Boosting

Brain Power and Optimizing Total Body Health. “Many Americans are not getting enough of these in their diets.” These essential fatty acids are widely found in flaxseed, hemp milk and seeds, walnuts, soy, canola oil and fish.

Protein: Protein helps the body build many kinds of cells, including hair. Lentils and kidney beans provide a healthy amount of protein, plus iron and biotin, which especially help hair and nails stay strong and healthy, says Andrea Giancoli, a registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.

Zinc: A zinc deficiency can lead to shedding more hair than usual, notes Dawn Jackson Blatner, a Chicago-based registered dietitian. Zinc is found in all kinds of beans, beef, whole grains and walnuts.

“Although eating healthier is always beneficial, that alone may not prevent or stop genetic, hormonal or age-related types of hair loss,” counsels Rassman. His practice has confirmed that more often, genetics are behind male pattern hair loss, which can sometimes start in the teenage years. If nutrition has been ruled out as the pivotal cause, visiting a hair loss specialist is suggested to see what else can be done.

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; see AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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BYE-BYE, BELLY FAT Strategies to Win the Battle of the Bulge

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ooking good at the beach isn’t the only reason to flatten our tummies.

It turns out that abdominal fat has a major impact on whether we stay healthy and vital or put ourselves at increased risk for several chronic diseases.

All of us need a bit of internal belly fat, according to nutritional expert Dr. Pamela Peeke, who says, “We need stomach fat to help cushion organs and maintain internal body temperature; it’s also a good source of backup fuel.” Peeke is the author of Body for Life for Women and Fight Fat After Forty.

Two Types of Fat

Ringing all our midsections are two different kinds of fat: subcutaneous, beneath the skin; and visceral, stored deep in the body around major organs. Each functions differently on a biological level.

Subcutaneous, or “passive” fat, requires metabolic intervention from other body systems and glands in order to be processed for energy. Visceral, or “active,” fat functions much like a gland itself: It is programmed to break down and release fatty acids and other hormonal substances that are metabolized by the liver (it’s also what tends to make a tummy protrude in classic “beer belly” 26

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fashion).

Health experts Dr. Marie Savard, and Carol Svec, co-authors of The Body Shape Solution to Weight Loss and Wellness, state in their book, “Excess visceral fat can lead to increased blood sugar and higher insulin levels, and it also generates increased inflammation, all of which are the perfect setup for diabetes, certain types of cancers and stroke.”

Four Factors

There is no single answer to the riddle of weight gain; it involves four factors—genetics, eating habits, stress and hormones.

Some of us, says Savard, are destined to be “apples,” gaining weight in the stomach and upperbody region, while others are fated to be “pears,” putting it on in the hips, buttocks, thighs and lower legs.

A b dominal fat is produced when we ingest more caloric energy than our bodies can use. “It’s certainly no secret that the way we eat is out of sync with our body’s needs,”

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writes Floyd H. Chilton, Ph.D., in Inflammation Nation: The First Clinically Proven Eating Plan to End Our Nation’s Secret Epidemic. “Most of the evolutionary forces that shaped our genetic development were exerted 10,000 years ago, when we were hunter-gatherers. Nothing in that programming could have prepared us for the Big Mac.”

As Peeke puts it, “Genetics may load the gun, but environment pulls the trigger.” She spent years researching the link between stress and fat at the National Institutes of Health, and says that chronic stress can beget an expansive waistline because it triggers ongoing production of cortisol that, among other things, spurs intense appetite that causes us to overeat; the resulting weight gain tends to settle mainly in the abdomen.

Declining levels of sex hormones cause both men and women to develop a paunch as they age. Even pear-shaped women start to lose their estrogen advantage after menopause. Remarks Savard, “When they gain weight after menopause, the tendency is to put on visceral fat... and transform from pear into apple.”

Strategies

Potbellies are epidemic, and there is no quick-fix approach. Common spot remedies like crunches might tone back and abdominal muscles, but they don’t address fat stored inside the belly. For that, we need to reduce our body’s overall fat storage.

Savard advises against being tempted by crash diets; they sometimes lead to weight gain. She advises that, “Reducing your caloric intake by more than 25 percent simply triggers your metabolism to go into starvation mode, which lowers your [resting metabolic] rate.” Sticking with a sensible, whole-foods diet and moderate, daily exercise will deliver much better results.

The good news is that visceral fat, while it may be stored deep down in your belly, is often the first type of fat to burn off. This fat is metabolically active, so it actually works in our favor when we decide to get rid of it.

We’ll do better to forget how much we weigh and focus on our waistline measurement, counsels Savard. Losing just two inches there can significantly decrease the risk for a host of illnesses

and diseases. “Throw away your weight scale, because health is in inches, not pounds,” she emphasizes.

Exercise and nutrition, especially eating small, well-balanced meals every three to four hours, is important, says Peeke, but just as significant is learning how to manage stress levels. “I’ve always looked at the mind in addition to the mouth and the muscle,” she says.

While there is no quick-fix approach to losing abdominal fat, thinking holistically and making real lifestyle changes can go a long way toward shedding a stubborn belly. By doing so, we’ll not only look great at the beach this summer, but feel great, too.

Anjula Razdan is a Washington, D.C.-based writer and editor whose article here is an adapted excerpt from Care2.com.

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Barefootin’ Let Feet Go Naked and Natural

by Jason Robillard

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any folks, like me, started barefoot running on a whim.

In 2005, I was just an aspiring runner searching for some method to escape chronic injuries involving plantar fasciitis, shin splints and back pain. I never expected to fall in love with this revolutionary approach to recreational running.

Today, according to the AdWords keyword tool, the term “barefoot running” is searched on Google some 90,000 times a month by those seeking more information, including from websites like guru Ken Bob Saxton’s TheRunningBarefoot.com and my own BarefootRunningUniversity.com. Even the sports footwear industry has taken notice, with most manufacturers adding “minimalist shoes” to their lines that allow individuals to run in a more natural manner.

Fresh Approach This paradigm shift in the running world has created a new wave of research, focused on the principles of barefoot running. Dr. Daniel Lieberman, professor of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University, has published one of the most influential studies on the topic. In 2010, he and his colleagues discovered that there is no need for the overly cushioned running shoes that have dominated the market for a quarter century. Rather, he concluded, the naked human foot is more than capable of dissipating the forces generated by running.

A study published last year in the British Journal of Sports Medicine by researchers at the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre, at The University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, questioned the entire shoe-fitting process. While monitoring women that were training for a half marathon, the authors found that common motion-control shoes caused more pain than neutral shoes that do not control natural foot movement. They concluded that, “Our current approach of prescribing in-shoe pronation [the inward rolling of the foot] control systems on the basis of foot type is overly simplistic and potentially injurious.”

Thus, the latest thinking is that wearing a modern, cushioned, motion-control running shoe is not necessarily the best solution for everyone. Trusting our own body may be a better answer. That’s the mantra of the grandfather of the movement, Ken Bob Saxton, a veteran of 77 barefoot marathons. His stance is clear: “Our own feet are our best running coaches.”

Ted MacDonald, another mentor to many advocates via BarefootTed.com, agrees, saying, “Barefoot running is about tuning in to your own body’s highly sophisticated set of integrated awareness systems, which communicate through feelings and senses that are being collected in real-time as you move.”

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Critics of barefoot running point out that no conclusive clinical study has yet been done that contrasts injury rates between barefoot and shod runners. While researchers investigate this dynamic, anecdotal evidence from barefoot runners continues to support the beneficial nature of the practice.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joseph Froncioni offers a helpful analogy. He likens the use of the modern running shoe to our reliance on baby formula in the mid-20th century. Through clever marketing and the endorsement of the medical community, baby formula manufacturers convinced the American public that their formula was superior to a mother’s natural breast milk. A few decades later, research totally disproved the claim.

Of course, there are some conditions under which minimalist shoes can be highly advantageous, such as on rough trails or in extreme temperatures. In these cases, a minimalist shoe that allows the body to run in the most natural manner can work well. That generally means flat-soled shoes without a raised heel, but with a wide toe box that allows toes to spread out; these are typically made of lightweight, flexible materials.

Barefoot Tips For anyone interested in barefoot running, learning about it may be as simple as kicking off your shoes. Most people can successfully make the transition by reacting to the tactile feedback they receive from the ground or other amenable surface.

Everyone will benefit from these few basic tips from the experts: n Keep an upright posture n Take very short, light, quick steps n Land on the ball of the foot, and then

gently allow the heel to touch the surface n Keep knees bent and arms and legs relaxed n Be patient; start with a quarter-mile and then slowly increase distance

Feet that are mostly confined inside restrictive, padded shoes tend to grow weak and deformed, according to Dr. William Rossi. We can save our children from this fate by purchasing proper shoes that allow freedom of movement. The American Podiatric Medical Association recommends “... lightweight, flexible footwear made of natural materials.” The goal is to wear shoes that do not interfere with natural foot function.

Barefoot running allows individuals to push their limits and reach new running goals. So, try taking your shoes off and have some fun!

Jason Robillard is a barefoot running instructor, founder of Barefoot Running University, co-founder of the Barefoot Runners Society and author of The Barefoot Running Book. He also consults for the shoe industry. Watch for news of his family’s cross-county tour this summer at BarefootRunning U n i v e r s i t y. c o m a n d t h e i r b l o g , RobillardAdventures.com.

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Honda Fit

(subcompact, $14,900).

The Fit has only 20.4 cubic feet of storage with all its seats in place, but the magical rear seat has no less than three folding options—tall, long and utility—that can accommodate everything from flat-screen TVs and bicycles to, well, dogs. In long mode, with half the seats folded, it extends to seven feet, nine inches of space; in utility mode, its generous 57.3 cubic feet of flat space could easily accommodate a pair of muscle-bound boxers, all in a car smaller than a Honda Civic.

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here are more than 45 million households in the United States that have a dog, and many are taking Fido along for the ride on a regular basis,” says John Nielsen, a national director of the American Automobile Association. Many big dog owners believe they must buy a huge vehicle, like a GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade or Ford Expedition. But even those with multiple dogs are finding that a big vehicle isn’t necessarily better.

Rather, many pet lovers these days are discovering why the Honda Element has a huge following among dog lovers and is a leading pundit’s choice for the most dog-friendly vehicle on the road. Gina Spadafori, executive editor of PetConnection. com, considers the Element the hands-down winner. “It’s easy to clean and keep clean. Look around the parking lot of any dog-related activity—dog show, agility trial, hunt test—and you’ll see Elements in far greater numbers than is reflected in the general population.”

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Dale Root, a dog trainer who runs MontereyBayDog.com, in California, agrees, noting, “It has taken hold in the dog community over the past few years.”

The best choice for your German shepherd or Chihuahua isn’t necessarily a sports utility vehicle, either. A sleeper subcompact contender, the Honda Fit, with its highly adaptive rear seat, not only can seat five people, it can also yield more usable space than a larger-profile Audi Q5 SUV. Also consider these additional factors when outfitting a vehicle for Fifi or Fido.

First, pet restraints are vital: An unrestrained 60-pound dog in a car moving at 35 miles per hour can incur a 2,700-pound impact force. According to BarkBuckleUp.com, “You might think it’s fun for the pet to sit in your lap or catch some breeze from the bed of your truck, but they’re absolutely not safe in these situations. You would never toss a child loose in the back seat.”

Second, always leave vehicle windows cracked open when leaving a dog unattended, more so on a hot day, and keep the animal well hydrated. Here are five suggestions for dog-friendly 2010 cars, moving from smallest to biggest, good even for a Great Dane.

(small SUV, $25,525).

The Element can win on its own merits, with a mammoth 74.6 cubic feet of unimpeded storage, beating such cargo-friendly vehicles as the Volvo V70 wagon and the Chevrolet Equinox. More, the Element also offers a dog-friendly package that includes a rear car kennel with organizer, pet bed, stow-away ramp, dog-patterned seat covers and bone-patterned mats, spillresistant water bowl, electric fan, tote bag and even a leash, collar and paw-print dog tag combo.

The Element was acclaimed as 2007 Dog Car of the Year by the now-defunct DogCars.com. In 2010, it again ranked in the top 10 picks by the American Automobile Association (AAA), tying with the Toyota Venza. “It can carry multiple crates with

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easy access, and the lack of carpeting makes it easy to keep clean,” notes Root. Also worth considering in this category is the Subaru Forester, for its room, fuel efficiency and low emissions. Any are capable of taking Rover off-road.

BMW 3-Series

(luxury station wagon, $35,700). This is deemed a luxury choice by AAA, which notes, “Owners will find a wide range of accessories available to make the car more suitable for pet transport, including rubber mats for the cargo area and sturdy dividers that can keep a dog comfortably confined to the cargo area and away from distracting the driver.” But despite 60.9 cubic feet of maximum storage space, the 3-Series is relatively small, and the association cautions that it may be a better choice for medium to smaller breeds. Also worth considering, says AAA, is the Volvo XC60, a brand known for its extravagant safety equipment.

Ford Escape Hybrid

(medium-sized SUV, $29,860). The Escape Hybrid, ubiquitous as a taxi in New York City, is also a good canine mover—it gets 34 miles per gallon (mpg) in city driving and 31 on the highway in front-wheel-drive form. The 66.4 cubic feet of cargo area is nicely configured to resist dog damage. Ford notes that it’s ideal for a “big wet dog.”

Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

(full-sized SUV, $50,455).

The main attraction here is a huge 108.9 cubic feet of total storage in this eight-seater, coupled with a best-in-class economy rating of 21 mpg city and 22 highway. For maximum dog-carrying efficiency, fold the second row of seats down. Unfortunately, the third set doesn’t fold flat, so to make it as friendly to dogs as possible, you’ll have to remove it—no small feat at 60 pounds.

Jim Motavalli writes about green cars for The New York Times, CBS Interactive, NPR’s Car Talk, Mother Nature Network (MNN.com), and TheDailyGreen.com. He is currently writing a book on electric vehicles.

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In the nation’s most aggressive clean energy legislation to date, California will require utilities in the state to obtain at least 33 percent of their electricity from clean, renewable sources such as the wind and sun by 2020, revising the previous standard of 20 percent by 2010 (they hit 18 percent, on track for the full 20 by 2012). Adopted as part of a green jobs stimulus package, “Today’s vote is not just a victory for California’s economy and environment, but for the entire nation,” says Laura Wisland, an energy analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).

The new standard garnered the backing of a broad range of electric utilities, ratepayer groups, environmental organizations and renewable energy businesses. The UCS estimates that the state will be responsible for more than 25 percent of the renewable energy generated by state standards across the country in 2020.

The amount of heat-trapping global warming emissions displaced as a result will be equivalent to removing about 3 million cars from the road.

A 2011 Gallup poll found that of eight actions the U.S. Congress could take this year—from overhauling the tax code and immigration reform to speedy withdrawal of our troops from Afghanistan—Americans most favor an energy bill that provides incentives for using alternative energy; 83 percent said, “Do it!”

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FRIDAY, JUNE 3

Dog Gone Scramble – A benefit for the Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!). Craft Farms Golf Resort. $100/player entry fee, $400/team.

BaldwinHumane.org. Nevin Yankie: 251-402-2472.

First Timer Grandman Triathlon Race Training – 7pm. Fairhope Municipal Pier and Park, post-race area.

For more information, SSloan@MobileBaykeeper.org or 251-433-4229.

Rondale and the Kit Katz – 9pm-12am. Rondale and the Kit Katz will be playing at the Chromehorse Pub. Hwy 104, Silverhill. LesGoldberg@bellsouth.net.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

Grandman Triathlon Race – 7am. Benefits Mobile Baykeeper, Baldwin County Trailblazers, Gulf Coast Area Triathletes and Camp Rap-A-Hope. Fairhope Municipal Pier and Park. For more information, SSloan@MobileBaykeeper.org or 251-433-4229.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Kirtan with Pratibha

7pm, June 4 New Orleans based Kirtan trio Pratibha blends traditional mantra practice with groove-based rhythms and elegant melodies to create an ecstatic experience of shared sound and space. An enchanting night of family friendly music! $15. Plantation Antique Galleries, Mobile. 251-202-YOGA. Kulayc@gmail.com. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 6

Mindful Movement Boot Camp Begins – A blend of yoga and pilates designed to improve posture and core strength. Develop body awareness and alleviate muscle tension in neck, back, shoulders and hips with emphasis on mind-body-breath connection. $130 for 2x/wk for 5 wks. Integrated Fitness, Fairhope. 251554-4121. IntegratedFitness-Fairhope.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7

Elements Therapeutic Massage at Vendor Fair – 1:30-5pm. Community event for the Federal Clerk’s Association Conference. Free chair massage and education about services. Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Motel. Mobile@TouchofElements.com.

TouchofElements.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

Bikers For BARC! – 9:30am Registration. A Motorcycle Poker Run for abused, abandoned and injured animals rescued by Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!). $10 entry fee and donation of canned or dry dog/cat food for BARC! Pet Food Pantry. Prizes awarded at 5pm. H&D Cycles, Lillian.

251-928-4585. BaldwinHumane.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12

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

MONDAY, JUNE 13 Full Moon Meditation – 7:15pm. Come for the guided Planetary Peace Meditation on Twin Hearts.

Experience tremendous downpour of spiritual energy especially available to us at this time of month.

Utilize this opportunity to become instruments of divine blessings to Planet Earth, humanity and loved ones. Free. Mobile. Deana Lannie 251-454-0959.

VioletFlame@aol.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

The CAUSEway 5K and Fun Run – 7:15am. All activities on the Causeway. Certified out and back course and crosses a bridge. Benefits Alabama Teen Challenge.

Awards to overall runners and 3 deep in 5-yr age groups. Food, beverages, door prizes at post race party. $25 day of race. Battleship Park, Mobile. 251-401-8039.

WWright252@aol.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Natural Hair and Wellness Expo

2-8pm June 18 Eco-friendly product demonstrations, holistic health information, natural hair care resources, educational classes, live entertainment and more. Now accepting vendor applications. For details: MobileNHWE.com or 251-289-1186.

Pranic Healing Intro – Come for the guided Planetary Peace Meditation on Twin Hearts. Experience tremendous downpour of spiritual energy especially available to us at this time of month. Utilize this opportunity to become instruments of divine blessings to Planet Earth, humanity and loved ones. Free. Mobile. Deana Lannie 251-454-0959. VioletFlame@aol.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19

Chakra Workshop with Amanda Brenner – 12-4pm.

A combination of asana, pranayama, meditation and discussion teaches you the basics of the energetic subtle body. Topics include 7 main chakras, characteristics of chakras, symptoms of imbalance and procedure for balance. Appropriate for seasoned beginner and beyond. $45. Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-9903447. NBoltonBeck@gmail.com. YogaBirds.com.

Rondale and the Kit Katz – 6-9pm. Rondale and the Kit Katz play at Fly Creek for Father’s Day. Fly Creek, Fairhope. LesGoldberg@bellsouth.net.

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MONDAY, JUNE 20

Local Food Production Initiative Meeting – 6:30pm.

Recipes for your June vegetable harvest. Organized by Brenda Shaw and Master Gardener Marilyn Mannhard.

Everyone welcome. Homestead Village Ballroom, 924 Plantation Blvd, Fairhope. FairhopeLocalFood.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Pranic Healing Level I 9am-5pm, June 25

Pranic Healing is an energy based healing technique designed to teach anyone how to heal themselves or their loved ones. Learn about prana (energy), chakras, auras, energetic hygiene and meditation. Learn to feel energy, how to heal common ailments, much more. CEUs-LMT and nurses. Presenters Lorraine Graves PhD and Deana Lannie. Call for cost. 251-454-0959.

VioletFlame@aol.com.

Permaculture Day – 9:30am-3:30pm. See Permaculture in action. Integrated systems design, animals in the landscape, composting, rainwater collection, graywater recycling, forest gardening and more!

Bring covered dish to share. Free, donations appreciated. Middle Earth, 20205 Middle Earth Rd, Citronelle. Registration requested. 251-866-7204.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The Mother of All Expos 10am-3pm, June 23

The Natural Network of Mobile presents an expo promoting family health and wellness in Mobile.

A free event for moms, moms-to-be and families.

Now accepting exhibitor applications. Exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, door prizes and more.

Across from Riverview Plaza Hotel parking garage, 20 S Royal St, Mobile. 251-554-5704 or 251-508-2721.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

Open Body, Clear Mind: Yoga for Hips and Shoulders – 2-5pm. The shoulders are notorious for holding tension and the hips store built up emotions. Find release in body and mind by opening the tightest areas of the body in this 3 hour practice. All levels. Suggested donation $25. More information and location 251-202-YOGA. Kulayc@gmail.com.

KulaYogaCommunity.org.

LOOKING AHEAD FRIDAY, JULY 1 Rondale and the Kit Katz – 9pm-12am. Rondale and the Kit Katz will be playing at the Chromehorse Pub. Hwy 104, Silverhill. LesGoldberg@bellsouth.net.

FRIDAY, JULY 8 Feng Shui Fridays – 12-1pm. Energize your home and your life! In this 1 hour discussion, local home designer Meryl Hyderally will present principals of the ancient art of Feng Shui to aid in organization and use of color as therapy. Learn how to align your home to improve your life. $10. Space 301, downtown Mobile. 252-202-YOGA. KulaYC@ gmail.com. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

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sunday Discounts on Supplements – Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods. 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope. 251-928-0644.

Give Us This Day, Our Daily Bread – We all need a little inspiration from time to time. Visit ShantiWarrior. com/DailyBread every Sunday for inspirational quotes.

Conscious Mile Spiritual Center Service – 10am.

Make every step we take, every choice we make, every word we speak a conscious one. New Thought Spiritual Center, 1230 Montlimar, Mobile. Rev. Sherrie Quander, 251-343-0777. CMSpiritualCenter.org.

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

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

Sunday Worth-ship Celebration – 10:30am. Find, strengthen and celebrate one’s connection with Divine Spirit. Donation. Unity on the Eastern Shore, 22979 US Hwy 98, one mile north of US Hwy 104, Montrose.

251-990-8934. UnityEasternShore.org.

Sunday Worship – 11am. Celebrate Spirit in this special and sacred space. Unity Mobile, 5859 Cottage Hill, between Hillcrest and Knollwood, Mobile.

251-661-1788.

Align and Flow – 4:30pm. Flowing vinyasa with attention to alignment. Find stability and refinement in a safe, steady and deep practice. All levels welcome. $15. Packages available. Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. 252-990-3447. YogaBirds.com.

Open Table: A Community of Faith Worship Service – 5pm. Weekly progressive Christian worship. Free.

Westside United Methodist Church, 269 Mohawk St, Mobile. 251-545-1011. Ellen.OpenTable@gmail.com.

monday Massage Mondays – Relax with a therapeutic massage! Warlocks Hair Salon is open Mondays for massage only. $20 off your first one hour massage. $70/hour. Warlocks Salon, 2A S Church St, Fairhope, 251-929-1899.

Yoga with Dana – 12pm. Take a break in the middle of your day. Join Dana to transform your body, relieve your stress, and relax your mind. Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Yoga with Dana – 12pm. Create your own practice during this gentle yoga flow class with Dana Goudie, E-RYT. Modifications suggested to make your practice more challenging for those wanting to move deeper. Quiet Mind Massage Therapy and Yoga Studio, Midtown Mobile. 251-476-6463.

QuietMindMassageTherapy.com.

Kids Yoga – 4pm. New ongoing class offers a fun and focused environment that encourages strength and flexibility, fosters creativity and imagination and promotes self-esteem and a connection to the world.

Ages 6-10 Monday, Ages 3-6 Thursday. $12 class or

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5/$45. Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. 251990-3447. YogaBirds.com.

Pranic Healing – 6:30pm. Pranic Healing clinic offered to the public followed by the Meditation on Twin Hearts. Learn to heal yourself! Classes available.

Free. Mobile. 251-454-0959. VioletFlame@aol.com.

La Leche League Enrichment Meeting – 6:30pm.

Last Mon each month. La Leche League provides encouragement, information and support for nursing and expectant mothers. Free. Call for location. 251-689-2085.

tuesday Complimentary First Facials – Tues-Sat, by appointment only. First-time facial customers receive their first facial free. Monette’s Family Hair, Behind Circle K in Daphne. Dixie: 251-621-8511.

Ten Percent Tuesday – Get an extra 10 percent off purchases every Tuesday. Back to Health Nutrition and Natural Foods, Foley. 251-970-2225.

BackToHealthNutrition.com.

Vinyasa Flow with Tracey, RYT-200 – 9:30am.

Challenge your body, still your mind, and connect with your own inner light. Quiet Mind Massage Therapy and Yoga Studio, Midtown Mobile. 251-476-6463.

QuietMindMassageTherapy.com.

Stretch and Rotate Class – 10am. Adult class. Also offered on Thurs. Coastal Ballet Academy, 113 W Laurel Ave, Foley. 251-979-9851, RioBarlow@ymail.com.

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

Ballet Class – 4:15pm. Ages 4 and up. Also offered on Thurs. Coastal Ballet Academy, 113 W Laurel Ave, Foley. 251-979-9851, RioBarlow@ymail.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 4:30pm. New ongoing class. A safe and effective practice to prepare for the demands of pregnancy, labor, birth and motherhood. Poses (both active and restorative) increase flexibility, strength and energy while also developing concentration and focus that is helpful during labor. $15. Packages available.

Yoga Birds, 209 S Section, Fairhope. 251-990-3447.

YogaBirds.com.

Yoga with Adrienna – 5:45pm. Refresh and recharge at the end of a long day! Join Adrienne and enhance your balance, increase suppleness and calm your mind.

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

Synergyoga.net.

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

Blogspot.com.

Martial Arts Class – 6-8pm. Jiu Jitsu for adults and children. Also offered on Thurs. Gulf Coast Martial Arts. More info: 251-979-6019.

Positive Parenting Class – 6-8pm. Kids don’t come with a set of instructions. Get the tools and skills to create your happy, healthy family. Free. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile. 251-4795700. Kids101@comcast.net.

Sierra Club Meeting – 6-8pm. First Tues each month.

Open to the public. 5 Rivers Delta Center, Spanish Fort.

Guided Meditation by Rosie Blu – 7pm. Guided meditation is a relaxation exercise and a way to reconnect with the divine spirit that resides in each of us individually; however, mostly, it is just a nice break from a crazy pace and hectic lifestyle. Page and Palette, Fairhope. Contact Rosie Blu for more info: 251-517-5326, RosieBlu@gmail.com.

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

BayKayaker.Blogspot.com.

CWG Mobile Group – 7-9pm. Second and fourth Tues each month. Read and discuss books by Neale Donald Walsch. Joy N Love, 171 Crenshaw St, Mobile.

251-382-4215. CWG_Mobile_Group@yahoo.com.

Spiritual Cinema Group – 7-9pm. First, third and fifth Tues each month. View and discuss spiritual DVDs. Contact Heiner, 251-607-9089.

wednesday

Hospital Discounted Perms for Seniors – Seniors 65 and over receive discounted perms. Monette’s Family Hair, behind Circle K in Daphne. Dixie: 251-621-8511.

Viniyoga with Rhonda – 6:45am. Viniyoga is directed toward healing – a yoga for all ages. Join teacher Rhonda Gran-Proescher for a wonderful session that renews your spirit. Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile.

251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Positive Parenting Class – 9:30-11:30am. Kids don’t come with a set of instructions. Get the tools and skills to create your happy, healthy family. Free. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile. 251-4795700. Kids101@comcast.net.

Lunchtime Vinyasa with Tracey – 12-1pm. Feed your soul. Quiet the mind and restore vitality through a challenging sequence of asanas designed to increase strength, balance, and flexibility. All levels. Quiet Mind Massage Therapy and Yoga Studio. Midtown Mobile.

ShantiWarrior.com. 251- 476-6463.

Unusual Film Series – 2pm. Third Wed each month.

Thought provoking cutting-edge films shown on big screen in meeting room. Adults only. Free. Popcorn and drinks included. Foley Public Library. 251-943-7665.

FoleyLibrary.org.

Eastern Shore MS Support Group – Every 2nd Wed. 5:30pm. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Ruby Tuesday, Fairhope. Call Weezer for more info: 251-928-7606.

Gentle Yoga with Nadine – 6pm. Unwind from your day and let these gentle series of poses leave you feeling calm and refreshed to finish out your week. Quiet Mind Massage Therapy and Yoga Studio, Midtown Mobile.

251-476-6463. QuietMindMassageTherapy.com.

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

Ongoing discussion and support group affiliated with IANDS. Discussion expands to include intuition, after death communication, consciousness studies and related areas of interest to attendees. Free. West Regional Branch, Mobile Public Library. 251-340-8555.

Group Meditation – 6:45pm. Learn how to meditate in a relaxed group setting. Betsey Grady, owner of Rosie Blu in Fairhope and meditation enthusiast, leads the mind on an enchanting journey through guided meditation. For practitioners of all levels. Pay what you can. Daphne Rec Center. 251-202-YOGA. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

thursday Sunrise Yoga with Chris – 6am. Join Chris Garrett for energizing yoga that will both calm your mind and enhance and refocus your body. Start off your day with some zest! Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile.

251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Power Yoga with Teddy – 7:45am. Join 200 Hour RYT Teddy Ward for a powerful class that will invigorate and enhance your morning. Enjoy the vibrant, dynamic flow! Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile.

251-473-1004. Synergyoga.net.

Anusara Inspired Yoga – 9am. Explore asanas in depth in these 90 minute classes with Melanie Buffett, E-RYT in this radically affirming method. Increase strength and flexibility. $15. Packages available. Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-990-3447.

YogaBirds.com.

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

ShantiWarrior.com. 251- 476-6463.

Story Time at 5 Rivers – 10-10:30am. For parents and children. Relax while we do the reading. Recommended for children age 6 and younger, great for toddlers and lap babies too. Free. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort. 251-625-0814.

Gentle Yoga with Dana – 12pm. Join Dana for a calming yoga class to ease your stress and quiet your mind.

Find your bliss in the land of “ahhhhhs.” Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Green Drinks Mobile Bay Area – 5:30-7pm. Every 3rd Thurs. Green Drinks is a community organization that provides a venue for informal networking and discussions about the many green happenings in the area. Free. Mobile, Fairhope and Spanish Fort.

Join our email list for details: MobileBayAreaGreen-

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Drinks@gmail.com. www.GreenDrinks.org/AL/ Mobile%20Bay%20Area.

Yoga with Chris M – 5:45pm. Join Chris McFadyen for energizing yoga that will both calm your mind and enhance and refocus your body. Find your passion after a long day! Synergy Yoga and Pilates, Mobile.

251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Outdoor All Levels Yoga – 6pm. Join Amanda Brenner for an adaptable yoga practice in the beautiful outdoor space of Cathedral Square. If it rains or is too hot, relocate to Optera Creative around the corner (5 N Jackson St). Also with Faye Mahan on Tuesdays. Pay what you can. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile.

252-202-YOGA. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

Community Chant – 7pm. Join the local yoga and chanting community for a night of informal sound play with everything from Sanskrit and Latin chanting to English hymns. Free. Plantation Antique Galleries, Mobile. 251-202-YOGA. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

friday Fab Fifteen Friday – Get an extra 15 percent off purchases every Friday. Back to Health Nutrition and Natural Foods, Foley. 251-970-2225. BackTo HealthNutrition.com.

Weekly Meal Delivery – Vegan Personal Chef Services. Get your orders in! Weekly menus posted Monday. Orders must be placed by Friday for delivery the following week. To view menu and place orders: ShantiWarrior.com.

Foundations Yoga – 9:15am. Learn and practice yoga basics in a slower paced class format. Focus is given to proper alignment and form in essential yoga poses. These principals are building blocks of more advanced poses and increase strength, flexibility and body awareness. A great 75 minute introduction (or re-intro) to yoga. All levels. $15. Packages available.

Yoga Birds, 209 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-990-3447.

YogaBirds.com.

Vinyasa Yoga with Ginger – 12pm. Join Ginger Dunaway for this fluid series of poses to increase strength, flexibility and balance in the body and mind. Class is instilled with yogic philosophy meant to connect you more deeply with this ancient tradition. Quiet Mind Massage Therapy and Yoga Studio, Midtown Mobile.

251-476-6463. QuietMindMassageTherapy.com.

First Friday Artwalk – 6-8pm. First Fri each month.

Enjoy an artsy and fun-filled night with an evening of exhibit openings, guest artists and live entertainment throughout beautiful downtown Fairhope. Map of participating venues available at the Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak St, Fairhope. 251-928-2228.

EasternShoreArtCenter.com.

For every $100 spent in locally owned businesses, $68 returns to the community.

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LoDa ArtWalk – 6-9pm. 2nd Fridays in downtown have become quite a popular time and place to be at.

With the LoDa ArtWalk in its 4th year, the event seems to be getting better each month. Cathedral Square Arts District, Mobile. 251-208-7443.

Sunset Yoga for Charity – Approx 6:30-Sunset.

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

saturday Natural Health on the Radio – 9am. Dr. Jim Fox of Doctor’s Nutrition has a new call-in radio show on 104.9 FM. Learn more about natural health from a clinical perspective. Also streamed live on NewsRadio1049FM.com. More info: 251-445-7898.

Essential Oils Workshop – 10am-12pm. 2nd Saturdays. The purpose is to provide you with an awareness of the benefits of using therapeutic grade essential oils.

We provide a time to share and learn skillful information so that you can enjoy using the oils, savor the aromas and enjoy the beautiful fragrances. Free. 1230 Montlimar Dr, Mobile. Judith Wilson: 251-656-6696.

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

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COLOR THERAPY – Learn to use colors in all

OPPORTUNITIES FREE YOGA TRAINING FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS! – Yoga-Recess, a national campaign to bring yoga-based health education into

classrooms is offering free yoga dvd’s and online training to classroom teachers. To learn more

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parts of your life and create changes you desire.

Discover how they affect moods, emotions and why you’re drawn to certain colors. Rosie Blu: 251-517-5326. RosieBlu.com.

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

LAB WORK – Only $69 includes CBC, metabolic panel, lipid panel and thyroid panel.

Hormone panel only $125. Other tests available with no appointment needed! Doctor’s Nutrition, Mobile. 251-445-7898.

NEGATIVE EMOTIONS? Gone! Guaranteed!

The Delta Institute, Dr. Diana Sturm, Certified EFT Practitioner. Private sessions and workshops.

DeltaInstitute.net 251-219-4574.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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needed in any capacity: transporting cats, trapping

enings is looking for part-time commission-based sales reps. Must be passionate about healthy and green living. Sales experience preferred but not

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of the adoption locations in Fairhope is needed.

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ART FAIRHOPE ARTIST GALLERY

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

ASTROLOGY ROSIE BLU

Astro-Numerical Analysis 422 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope 251-517-5326, RosieBlu.com Understand the numerical and astrological influences in place at the time of your birth.

Discover why it’s not just about your Sun-sign.

Learn more about yourself and your life with a personalized and/or compatibility chart. See ad on page 19.

BEAUTY

Low Light Laser Therapy 2A South Church Street, Fairhope 251-929-1899

Thinning hair? Laser therapy is an exciting new treatment for hair restoration. A non-invasive, non-chemical solution to hair loss. See ad on page 25.

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

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

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Birthing from Within™ Mentor Mobile, AL, 251-554-5704 Facebook.com/MadeForLoveMobile

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

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

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Rev. Sherrie Quander invites you to visit a loving, inclusive spiritual community where we aim to make every step we take, every choice we make, every word we speak a conscious one. See ad page 27.

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.

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

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

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

LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR

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

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

WARLOCKS HAIR SALON

LIL’ GREEN DIAPER SERVICE

KATRINA BREELAND

B-BUTTERFLY SALON

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 12.

DIAPER SERVICES

CHILDBIRTH SERVICES

OPEN TABLE: A COMMUNITY OF FAITH

269 Mohawk Street, Mobile 251-545-1011 OpenTableChurch.Wordpress.com Rev. Sherrie Quander invites you to visit a loving, A spiritual home for questioning minds rooted in early Christian history but responsive to a postmodern world. Join us for a weekly progressive Christian worship every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. See ad page 22.

CLEANING SERVICES GREEN CLEAN, LLC Nicoll Mastin 251-508-3796

Green Clean, LLC provides environmentally friendly, non-toxic cleaning services for residential properties. Regular and deep-cleaning services are available, as well as green cleaning products and kits. See ad on page 27.

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

FOODS AND NUTRITION BURIS FARM MARKET & BAKERY 3100 Hickory Street Loxley, AL 36551 251-964-6464 On Hwy 59 on the way to Gulf Shores, AL. Fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh baked strawberry shortcake, ice cream and much more. Your “first and last” stop to the beach, or any other time.

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FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 Café 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store and organic café, featuring organic food, free-range meat, vegan options and organic wine. Store open 7 days a week. Serving the public 35 years. See ad on page 32.

VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFE II

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

PET CARE ROSIE BLU Pet Therapy 422 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope 251-517-5326, RosieBlu.com Rosie Blu carries the following natural pet products: ecoPure Naturals, Bonealicious locally made treats, Green Hope Farms Animal Wellness, Animal Healer Margrit Coates‘ CDs and DVDs, Dr. Bach’s Pet Rescue Remedies and 222 Waters. See an on page 19.

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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 32.

VICTORIA WEBB PHOTOGRAPHY 251-716-9699 VictoriaWebbPhotography@hotmail.com VictoriaWebbPhotography.com

HYPNOTHERAPY Hypnosis for Positive Life Changes 4313 Momote Dr., Mobile 251-463-1570, RiteDillon@yahoo.com

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.

HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE GRASSROOTS HOLISTIC HEALTH COACHING

Utilize mind over matter to achieve goals, control cravings, enhance athletic performance and conquer other personal challenges, all while experiencing a relaxed state of mind. Individual and group sessions available. Call for an appointment.

REFLEXOLOGY LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR

256-282-1391 GrassRootsHolisticHealth.com

Creating dietary, spiritual and emotional wellness for women at all stages of pregnancy, from preconception to post-partum. See ad on page 12.

KIRSTEN CHRISTMAS

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

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

SUSTAINABLE LIVING MIDDLE EARTH HEALING AND LEARNING CENTER 20205 Middle Earth Rd, Citronelle, AL 251-866-7204 MiddleEarthHealing.com Middle Earth is an evolving education center, modeling permaculture, sustainable living and the interconnection of the health of the planet and the health of her inhabitants. See ad on page 32.

Lifestyle portraits and wedding photography.

MARQUERITE DILLON, RN, BSN, HCN

HEALING ARTS

SOUND THERAPY

251-625-0080 Daphne, AL 850-380-4943 Pensacola, FL LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com, WellnessPurposeAbundance.com/yl/123

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

Fitness-based, stress management, gentle yoga.

YOGA BIRDS 209-A South Section Street, Fairhope 251-990-3447 YogaBirds.com Fairhope's yoga studio with classes for everyone: Anusara-Inspired®, Foundations, Vinyasa Flow, Tropical Yoga Birds, Restorative, Chair Yoga, weekend workshops and more. View full schedule and sign-up for classes and special events at YogaBirds. com. See ad on page 2.

Upcoming Workshops: Phase III July 23-24, Daphne.

Certification in Ingham Reflexology through the International Institute of Reflexology. 16 CEUs per workshop. These workshops provide education in better health naturally. Young Living Essential Oil Education also available.

TO BE INCLUDED IN JULY'S NATURAL DIRECTORY, CALL 251-990-9552, OR EMAIL PUBLISHER@HEALTHYLIVINGHEALTHYPLANET.COM BEFORE JUNE 10.

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FAIRHOPE EASTERN SHORE MASSAGE James Horechny-LMT 811 Fairhope Avenue 251-458-8477 JamesHorechny@yahoo.com

WARLOCKS HAIR SALON MASSAGE MONDAYS 2A South Church Street 251-929-1899 Facebook: Warlocks Hair Salon

MOBILE QUIET MIND MASSAGE THERAPY 2065B Old Shell Road at Uptown 251-476-MIND QuietMindMassageTherapy.com yoga@quietmindmassagetherapy.com

FULL CIRCLE MASSAGE MATTERS AND MORE MASSAGE THERAPY 251-423-7905 2152 Airport Blvd AMassageMatters.com 251-473-8040 FullCircleMassageTherapy.org ROSIE BLUUM Coming Soon!

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Top Gun Tackle The Health Food Center 25405 Perdido Beach Blvd. 5238 Hwy. 90 W Suite G Orange Beach, AL Mobile, AL 251-661-3065 251-981-3811

The Health Hut 680 S. Schillinger Rd. Mobile, AL 251-633-0485

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Government employees’ government insurance pays total cost of 2 Starkey S-Series aids. If you have Federal Government Insurance with enrollment code #104, #105, #111 or #112, you are covered for hearing aids with no out of pocket expenses. 2 year warranty. If you have basic plan, we have factory pricing for non-qualifiers.

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