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

16 HAPPY ALL DAY

Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life

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by Judith Fertig

20 DAD MATTERS

How to be the Father Kids Need

by Armin Brott

22 DITCH THE HOTEL

Frugal Lodging Options from Airbnb to House Swapping

by Avery Mack

25 FAST WHOLE-FOOD MUNCHIES

Tasty Homemade Alternatives to Junk Food

by Judith Fertig

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letterfrompublisher This issue marks my sixth anniversary as publisher of Natural Awakenings. As I look back at my very first publisher’s letter, I am instantly taken back to June 2010. As I managed the whirlwind process of taking over a magazine, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill ravaged our coastline and my son Mays (who is now almost 7) was only 9 months old.

Since then, our local Natural Awakenings edition has experienced much growth—we’ve increased circulation by more than 60 percent and grown the number of distribution locations by 70 percent; we’ve increased page count and evolved into an all-color publication; we’ve launched a new website, a discount card program and an annual directory; and most recently, we started serving Harrison and Jackson counties in Mississippi, in addition to Mobile and Baldwin counties in Alabama. This amount of growth would not have been possible without the support of our loyal advertisers, which has more than doubled in the last six years.

Amongst all those changes, Josh and I decided we were ready to grow our family, and I started seeking out the perfect publisher-to-be to fill my shoes. As I continued to put my energy into the monthly production of this magazine, my successor never appeared. Now that our family addition (our son Thatch) is 2 years old, I feel reinvigorated as publisher. Consequently, I’m excited to point out that you’ll no longer see the Gulf Coast edition listed as one of the “existing magazines for sale” in our monthly franchise ad.

As I head into my seventh year as publisher, I was inspired by this month’s feature story, “Happy All Day”, and plan on incorporating some of the simple daily practices into my routine in an effort to capitalize on the renewed spirit I feel for my role as publisher. Happiness researcher Shawn Achor found that when the human brain is positive, intelligence, creativity and productivity increase significantly. To help people rewrite the way they think in the workplace, he encourages workers to write down three positive things about their workday for 21 days. Today I wrote: 1. I love being on a mission to connect our readers to news, products, services

and events that can enhance their lives and the health of the planet.

2. I love being challenged by my job because it keeps my mind engaged.

3. I love the flexibility of my schedule so that I can spend time with my kids

when they’re not in school.

What do you love about your job, your family, your self? As we dive into summer, I hope that your days are filled with happiness. Thank you for picking up Natural Awakenings and joining me and the 20,000 other readers along the Gulf Coast (and nearly 4 million nationally) in this journey of creating the kind of world we know is possible.

In deep gratitude,

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newsbriefs Natural Cosmetics for Healthy Living The Health Hut, in Mobile, has added Gabriel Cosmetics to their extensive line of healthy products.

Because many cosmetics contain ingredients that are harmful to our skin and health, this locally-owned business wanted to introduce an all-natural—all ingredients come from nature—cosmetics and skin care line to the area.

Gabriel Cosmetics are certified gluten-free, 100 percent vegan and certified cruelty-free by the CoaliJulianne Hough using tion for Consumer Information on Cosmetic’s Leaping Gabriel Cosmetics Bunny Program. Endorsed and used by celebrities such as Julianne Hough, Gabriel Cosmetics aims to bring out the natural beauty in each woman while continuing to advocate healthy living.

The Health Hut staff encourages women to sample the new line at their Mobile store. They currently carry foundations, powders, eye shadows, mascara, multi-pots and more. Those enrolled in their free customer loyalty program can earn credit toward future purchases.

Location: 680 Schillinger Rd. S., Mobile, AL. For more information, call 251-6330485 or visit HealthHutAL.com. See ad, page 23.

Unity Celebrates Growth in Gulfport Unity of Gulfport will celebrate its new sanctuary at the 10:30 a.m. service on July 3. The new space better accommodates the growing congregation and its ongoing programming including spirited Sunday morning messages, fellowship, classes, book studies, a youth program and community outreach.

“We invite the public to join us in our new space and to be a part of the fellowship and spiritual growth here in our warm-hearted Unity community,” says Rev. Judy Voght.

A pioneer in the interfaith movement, Unity has always been inclusive and universal, embracing the truths that it finds in the teachings of Jesus and all the great wisdom traditions of the world.

To teach a practical approach to spiritual living, Unity continually emphasizes the importance of realizing the inner light, the Holy Spirit, the divine spark in every human heart, by practicing the presence of God day and night. Prayer and meditation serve as the primary means of communion with God and the transformation of human consciousness into higher consciousness.

OsteoStrong Opens Second Alabama Location OsteoStrong recently opened a Fairhope location to provide natural solutions for bone health, balance and strength. Seven-minute sessions, once a week, deliver measurable results for all ages. The patented technology has helped more than 65,000 people within the last four years, including those suffering from osteoporosis, poor balance, joint and back pain, multiple sclerosis, type II diabetes and fibromyalgia.

Regional developer and owner Josh Fandrich says, “To treat osteoporosis, commercials are telling us to take potentially harmful drugs and doctors may recommend heavy weight bearing exercise. However, at OsteoStrong, we take a natural approach and recondition tissue by osteogenic loading, which activates your body’s natural adaptive responses within the neuromuscular system.” After each session, clients are also offered a 10-minute massage on their hydromassage bed.

Reported results include reversed bone loss shown through bone scans, measurable gains in strength and overall improved quality of life. “Every person that comes in here walks out different. You can literally feel a change in your balance within the first session,” says Fandrich.

The first 100 members will receive $100 off enrollment fees. Location: 333 Greeno Rd. S., Unit 2B, Fairhope, AL. For more information call 251-210-6955 or visit OsteoStrong.me. See ad, back cover.

Location: 1700 E. Railroad St., Gulfport, MS. For more information, call 228-871-7004 or visit UnityGulfport.com. See ad, page 17.

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newsbriefs Dance and Yoga Class Heals Registered yoga teacher Rebecca Washburn offers Yoga Dance Fusion, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, at Soul Shine Yoga, in Fairhope. In this pioneer class, students open up to their creative flow and feel the energy moving in their bodies through yoga, dance and breath.

Classes begin on the mat with a yoga flow to connect with the breath, while opening up the energetic and physical body. Students practice a variety of dance styles and conscious movement during most of the hour. As the energy settles, students end with a relaxation pose to calm the mind and body.

“The sense of freedom and community that is created in this space is healing and transformational. There is no experience necessary, just a willingness to be open and explore,” says Washburn, who is also a Licensed Professional Counselor.

This class is inspired by her desire to help others open up and share their creativity, her passion for dance and her connection with the healing benefits of yoga.

Web Tool Explores Sewer Spills in Coastal Alabama

Zen Tea, in Daphne, has some new teas in stock, including Quiet Moment herbal tea with spirulina and rooibos tea with raspberry and vanilla. Additionally, the shop has begun carrying airplants, locally-made ceramics and potted herbs.

Zen Tea offers premium teas, herbs and tea accessories from around the world.

Owner Clare Chen says, “Drinking tea is awakening and calming at the same time. It refreshes your mind, body and spirit.” Many varieties of premium herbal, black, green, oolong, pu-erh and flower- and fruit-infused teas are available at the shop. Most are loose leaf and some are organic. High-quality herbs, as well as tea accessories such as tea pots and tea warmers, are also available. For every $10 purchase, customers receive a free tea sample.

Mobile Baykeeper unveiled its Sewage Spill Explorer web tool to better inform the public and to raise awareness about sanitary sewer overflows in the Mobile Bay area. The Sewage Spill Explorer empowers users to map, track and analyze sewage spills by water body, street address, date or utility provider.

According to the organization, Mobile and Baldwin counties have had more than 2.7 million gallons of raw sewage discharged into local waterways since January. Spills can be the result of blockages or broken lines, but most often they are the result of aging lines incapable of handling rainfall.

“We designed this tool so citizens can quickly and easily see what impacts sewer spills are having in their community,” says program coordinator Cade Kistler. “It also has the power to provide more robust analysis for those citizens who want to scrutinize the spills more closely.”

A sewage spill is an event where untreated sewage is discharged from the sewage collection system. These discharges endanger human health, damage homes and businesses, and can result in harm to fish, amphibians and other species that inhabit waterways.

Location: 10025 County Rd. 64, Ste. 1, (corner of highways 64 and 181), Daphne, AL. For more information, call 251-391-0109, email ZenTeaFairhope@gmail.com or visit LivingZenTea.com. See listing, page 42.

For more information call 251-4334229, email CKistler@MobileBaykeeper. org or visit MobileBaykeeper.org.

Location: 456 Morphy Ave., Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-9294634, email Rebecca.SoulFlow@gmail.com, or visit TheSoulShineLife.com and RebeccaWashburn.com. See listing, page 41.

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Doula Certification Workshop Promotes Healthy Childbirths Two childbirth classes, sponsored

by Mother's Comfort Birthing Services, will be offered in Mobile next month: a birth doula certification workshop from July 15 to 16, and a Spinning Babies workshop on July 17.

Tammy Ryan, Midwestern U.S. Director of Doulas of North America (DONA) International will be offering the DONA-approved, two-day training that is required for doula certification. Trained to offer emotional and physical support before, during and right after childbirth, doulas meet with their clients to learn what is wanted in the birth, address fears, suggest comfort measures and help with education.

“It has been shown that having a doula present for birth reduces the length of labor, the number of interventions that are used and the chance of a caesarean delivery, while improving bonding for mother and baby,” says Ryan.

The second workshop, Spinning Babies, is an advanced education opportunity for anyone working with pregnant women (doulas, childbirth educators, midwives, nurses, yoga instructors, massage therapists and chiropractors). As one of six approved Spinning Babies trainers in the world, Ryan will address optimal fetal positioning for labor with regards to movement, gravity and balance in this hands-on workshop. Participants can earn seven DONA-approved continuing education credits for the workshop.

For more information, contact Ryan at 563-5053991 or ServantHands123@aol.com or Colleen Tullis at 251-510-8540 or MothersComfort@ iCloud.com. See ad, page 3.

Anniversary Health Fair at Gulfport Wellness Center Coast Health & Nutrition will celebrate its eight-year anniversary with an in-store health fair, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 11. Customers will receive free product samples and enjoy a variety of wellness vendors.

“We moved into this larger space nearly three years ago and we are continuing to grow. We attribute our success to exceptional customer service, good values and high standards,” says owner Denise Keyser.

Coast Health & Nutrition is a wellness center offering natural and organic groceries, vitamins and supplements, and professional services provided by a board-certified chiropractor/nutritional counselor, massage therapist and wellness advocate.

Location: 12100 Hwy. 49, Ste. 628, Gulfport, MS. For more information, call 228831-1785 or visit CoastHealthAndNutrition.com. See ad, page 27.

Complete Care Fosters Wellness Southeast Functional Chiropractic, in Daphne, is offering new patients a discounted rate of $59 on their initial visit (does not apply to Medicare, Medicaid or any other insurance). Utilizing options such as chiropractic adjustments, lifestyle advice, individualized nutritional programs, rehabilitation exercises and acupuncture, Wesley Corbin, D.C. takes a whole-person approach to health and wellness.

By emphasizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle as a means of preventative medicine, Corbin works to improve all areas of a patient’s life, whether they are seeking relief from chronic pain, or simply want to feel better when they wake up in the morning. Unlike conventional medicine, he looks for the underlying causes of disease, discomfort and pain, as opposed to just treating the symptoms. With specialty training in Nutrition and Functional Health, he calls upon clinical nutrition to help support and promote a healthy healing environment for the body.

“As a patient at Southeast Functional Chiropractic, we will personally tailor a care plan to get you out of pain, and then a wellness program specifically targeted to your needs, using the least invasive, yet highly-effective, techniques and services,” says Corbin.

Location: 1802 U.S. Hwy. 98, Ste. E, Daphne, AL. For more information, call 251-375-0012 or visit DaphneChiropractor.com.

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Masters of Yoga & Pilates Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees. ~B.K.S. Iyengar

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newsbriefs Thai Yoga Massage Special Billie Reinhart, owner of Thrive Yoga and Massage, is offering Thai yoga massage samples to de-stress and restore.

This unique style of massage incorporates gentle stretching and massage together without requiring any effort from the recipient. Each session’s sequence and intensity is tailored to fit each person’s needs.

Those interested can call to schedule a session at the discounted rate of $25 per half-hour or ask about rates for longer sessions. Appointments will fill up quickly. Gift cards are available. Mention Natural Awakenings for discount or use coupon code 25HALFHR when booking online.

Offer expires on July 20, 2016. For more information, call 251-379-4493 or visit ThriveFairhope.com. See ad, opposite page.

The Bodhi Tree Now in Pensacola The Bodhi Tree has moved from Tanger Outlets, in Foley, to the Cordova Mall, in Pensacola, Florida. Located in the center of the mall, the new shop is packed with all of the crystals customers have come to expect of this cultural store.

“While we had a wonderful time in Alabama, we recognized that most of our loyal customers are coming to us from the Pensacola area—so we decided to move a little closer to you,” says owner Vero Bero. A helpful staff is already in place and applications are currently being accepted online for part-time crystal caretakers (retail associates).

Location: 5100 N. 9th St., Pensacola, FL. For more information, call 850-332-6959 or visit BodhiTree.

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Correction In the May issue, “Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid” was inadvertently printed on the cover but the article was not included in the issue. The article is available online at TinyURL.com/SluggishThyroid.

kudos Magnolia Springs now has a Little Free Library located at 14346 Oak Street. A Little Free Library is a free book exchange where anyone may take a book or bring a book to share. Each has a unique, personal touch and as of January, there were over 36,000 registered Little Free Library book exchanges in all 50 U.S. states and over 70 countries around the world. To find one near you, visit LittleFreeLibrary.org.

Pranic Healing Classes with Greg Toews Pranic Healing Mobile welcomes the return of Greg Toews, who will be teaching energy healing classes at the Center for Spiritual Living, in Mobile, this month. Toews is a direct student of Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, founder of modern Pranic Healing, and has been a full-time healer for more than 26 years, performing more than 70,000 healings. With an extensive background in the healing arts, he’s dedicated the last 17 years to Pranic Healing, giving him the ability to help students integrate the teachings into their everyday lives.

Toews will lead a special talk on the Energetic Approach to Stress and Rejuvenation on June 9. Pranic Healing Class Level 1 and Advanced Pranic Healing Level 2 will be held from June 10 through 12. Participants will learn the anatomy of the energy body; 11 major chakra systems and their functions; how to feel energy and use it to validate the details in life with energy scanning; how to keep energetically clear and balanced; step-by-step techniques for healing advanced illnesses and more.

Pranic Healing of Mobile also offers weekly healing clinics for the public, Pranic Healing intros, retreats and weekend classes, where individuals can learn how to do natural healing, plus meditations for world peace and expanded consciousness.

Location: 1230 Montlimar Dr., Mobile, AL. For more information, call 251-454-0959. See ad, page 29.

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Live Comedy Evokes Trust and Empathy

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esearch from the UK University of Surrey has found that witnessing live comedy increases emotional interaction and bonding between the spectators and performer and enhances a general feeling of trust and intimacy among participants through the shared experience.

Published in the journal Comedy Studies, the study was conducted by doctoral candidate Tim Miles, who analyzed surveys and interviews of audience members, as well as comedians, including some well-known performers. Miles found that comics and audiences connected through sharing of admiration and empathy.

Bonds also formed as the audience began to identify with the observations and experiences of the comic.

“Comedy has often been seen to be a bit frivolous, but it’s actually something really important. My work looking at comedians and comedy audiences has shown how live, stand-up comedy fulfills a need for feelings of truth, trust, empathy and intimacy between people, which is really important in a society where many people often complain about feeling isolated,” says Miles.

Omega-3s May Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer

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esearch published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has confirmed that high blood levels of DHA, EPA and DPA—three omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil supplements—are linked to prostate cancer.

The study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center tested 834 men with prostate cancer and 1,393 healthy men; they found that such high concentrations were associated with a 71 percent increased risk of more serious prostate cancer and a 44 percent increase in the risk of less serious prostate cancer. The overall increased risk in all prostate cancers was 43 percent.

The findings of this study confirm similar research in 2011 and another large European study. “What’s important is that we have been able to replicate our findings from 2011,” says one of the more recent study’s authors, Theodore Brasky, Ph.D.

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ow testosterone levels can be problematic for men as they age. Fortunately, Mother Nature produces her own form of testosterone booster: the herb ashwagandha. Research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition tested 57 men between the ages of 18 and 50. They were divided into two groups—one was given 300 milligrams of the herbal extract twice a day for eight weeks; the other ingested a placebo for the same period. Both groups underwent supervised muscle training programs for the duration of the study.

The men that took the ashwagandha had significantly higher levels of circulating testosterone compared to the placebo group. The ashwagandha group also experienced an increase in muscle mass in the chest and arms, yielding an average arm muscle size of 8.6 centimeters, compared to the placebo group’s 5.3 centimeters.

Those men in the ashwagandha group also exhibited faster reductions of creatine kinase, a marker for the type of muscle fiber injury that occurs during strenuous exercise, following workouts.

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lectronic cigarette use, or vaping, is on the rise as many consider it a healthier alternative to smoking. However, in a study published in the American Chemical Society journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, researchers from the Penn State University College of Medicine report that e-cigarettes produce considerable levels of reactive free radicals created by the high-temperature heating coils that warm up the nicotine solution.

Dr. John Richie, a professor at Penn State and senior author of the research, says, “The identification of these radicals in the aerosols means that we can’t just say e-cigarettes are safe because they don’t contain tobacco. They are potentially harmful.”

The researchers found that levels of free radicals in e-cigarettes are between 100 to 1,000 times less than the levels produced by tobacco cigarettes, still making them a better choice than traditional cigarettes although they still carry risk. Richie explains, “The levels of radicals that we’re seeing are more than what you might get from a heavily air-polluted area, but less than what you might find in cigarette smoke.”

Previous research has found that e-cigarette smoke also contains aldehydes that can potentially cause cellular and tissue damage.

esearch from the University of Texas Medical School and Health Science Center has found that a medicinal mushroom extract may be able to eradicate human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted disease.

Presented last fall at the 11th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology, in Houston, the clinical study treated 10 women that tested positive for HPV with the mushroom mycelia extract called active hexose correlated compound (AHCC).

The patients were given three grams of the AHCC once a day for six months or longer. Eight of them tested negative for HPV after the period, including three that were confirmed HPV-eradicated after stopping the AHCC treatment. The two other patients continued receiving the extract.

A phase II clinical trial led by Dr. Judith Smith, a professor at the UT Medical School, will be conducted.

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wo related studies from the University of California, Berkeley, suggest that the act of admiring the beauty of nature with awe and wonder can decrease inflammation in the body.

More than 200 adults reported their experiences of emotions on a particular day, including amusement, awe, compassion, joy, contentment and pride.

Samples of the subjects’ gum and cheek tissues were analyzed for cytokines, and the researchers found those that cited emotions of awe, wonder and amazement had the lowest levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6).

UC Berkeley professor and co-author of the research Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., says, “That awe, wonder and beauty promote healthier levels of cytokines suggests that the things we do to experience these emotions—a walk in nature, losing oneself in music, beholding art—have a direct influence upon health and life expectancy.”

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Well Well

New Healthy Building Standard The WELL Building Standard, administered by the International WELL Building Institute, is the world’s first development criterion to focus exclusively on human health and wellness. It marries best practices in design and construction with evidence-based medical and scientific research, harnessing the built environment as a vehicle to support human health and well-being.

Pioneered by the Delos company and the culmination of seven years of research in partnership with leading scientists, doctors, architects and wellness thought leaders, WELL is grounded in a body of medical research that explores the connection between the buildings where people spend more than 90 percent of their time and the health and wellness impacts on occupants. It sets performance requirements in seven categories: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and state of mind.

WELL-certified spaces can help foster improvements in the nutrition, fitness, moods, sleep patterns and performance of occupants. WELL is independently certified by Green Business Certification Inc., which administers the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and associated professional credentialing program.

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Municipal Pioneers

More U.S. Cities Leaving the Grid Nassau, New York, a town of 5,000 outside Albany, plans to ramp up a combination of rooftop- and ground-mounted solar, wind turbine and landfill methane-capture technologies to generate 100 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2020. “If all goes as planned, within the next four years, all six of the town buildings will be disconnected from the grid,” says Nassau Supervisor Dave Fleming.

The New York Department of Public Services wants this trend to grow through its Reforming Energy Vision (REV) initiative. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration is actively working to help municipalities, especially core towns and schools, move toward getting a significant portion of their power from renewable resources. Smaller, cleaner, power systems are less costly and cleaner alternatives to the traditional larger electrical stations.

San Diego, California, recently committed to securing 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2035. It’s the largest American city to do so. Already, at least 13 U.S. cities, including San Francisco; Burlington, Vermont; and Aspen, Colorado, have committed to 100 percent clean energy. Las Vegas is among other major cities aiming to follow suit. Hawaii has pledged the same by 2045, the most ambitious standard set by a U.S. state to date.

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Bye-Bye Dye

Mars and Others Abandoning Artificial Colors Mars Inc., the maker of many candies, chewing gum flavors and other food products, is phasing out artificial food dyes over the next five years. The decision came as a response to growing customer demand, says CEO Grant F. Reid. Nestlé, General Mills, Kraft and Kellogg’s have also started eliminating artificial dyes from their products due to calls for more natural ingredients.

Common shades of red 40 and yellow 5 are presently ubiquitous, as per capita production of artificial coloring approved for use in food has increased more than five-fold since the 1950s. According to a study of supermarket labels by the Center for Science in Public Interest, an estimated 90 percent of childoriented candies, fruit snacks, drink mixes and powders contain artificial colors, and many parents are concerned about their potential impact on developing brains.

Several studies have scrutinized dyes’ possible link to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other effects on children’s behavior.

When a study by a group of British scientists suggested a link between the consumption of certain food dyes and hyperactivity in kids, Europe and the UK began requiring food with artificial dyes to carry warning labels.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to maintain that no causal relationship exists between color additives and hyperactivity in children, and doesn’t require warning labels.

Nature’s Metric

Rethinking All Aspects of Society The International Living Future Institute’s Living Future Challenge presents a bold new framework for rethinking how systems, products, buildings and communities are designed. Based on the elegant and profound architecture of its recent Living Building Challenge that cites nature as the ultimate metric for success, the Living Future Challenge is now branching out to influence aspects of society.

The Living Community Challenge applies Living Building concepts to entire communities or cities; the Living Product Challenge asks designers and manufacturers to create net positive products; Net Zero Energy Building certification rates successful energy conservation in both new and existing buildings; Just becomes the social justice label for appropriately certified organizations; Declare confirms the merit of nutrition labels; and Reveal affirms a building’s energy efficiency status.

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Swedes’ Solution

Six-Hour Workday Reaps Benefits Many Americans work 50 hours a week or more because they think they’ll get more done and reap the benefits later. However, according to a metastudy published in The Lancet, people that clock a 55-hour week have a 33 percent greater risk of stroke and 13 percent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease than those that maintain a 35- to 40-hour work week. Data from 25 studies that monitored the health of 600,000 people from the U.S., Europe and Australia for up to 8.5 years were analyzed.

Paul Kelley, of Oxford University’s Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, notes that even a traditional nine-to-five workday is at odds with peoples’ internal body clocks, contributing to sleep deprivation.

Now Sweden is moving toward a standard six-hour workday, with some businesses having already implemented the change. Linus Feldt, CEO of Stockholm app developer Filimundus, reports that the shift has maintained productivity while decreasing staff conflicts, because people are happier and better rested. Several Toyota service centers in Gothenburg that switched to a six-hour day 13 years ago also report happier staff, a lower turnover rate and increased ease in enticing new hires. A Swedish retirement home has embarked on a yearlong experiment to compare the costs and benefits of a shorter working day.

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Unsafe Playfields

Artificial Surfaces Pose Risks As of January, there have been 200 nationwide cases of cancers in young athletes that played on synthetic turf—many of them lymphoma, which is uncommon in the age group. In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency withdrew earlier safety assurances and called for new, more comprehensive studies.

A majority of professional and college athletes strongly prefer natural turf because those playing on synthetic turf suffer about 50 percent more knee and ankle injuries.

Other playfields use “crumb rubber” infill made of ground-up used tires formerly considered hazardous waste. Thus, sports players may be exposed to dozens of chemical compounds, most of which have never been tested for health impact; some of those tested are believed to cause cancer, birth defects, developmental and reproductive disorders and infertility.

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HAPPY ALL DAY Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life

by Judith Fertig

as separate from the person we really are.

Complementary methods may include breathing techniques or body awareness that help shift us away from anxious, “What if?” speculations into the ever-present now. With just a few minutes of mindfulness a day—the first thing in the morning or at night before retiring—according to Verni, “We can shift our relationship to ourselves and our life experiences in a way that allows for greater spaciousness, acceptance and compassion, and in doing so, can dramatically improve the quality of our lives.”

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hroughout the past decade, success researchers and positive psychologists have sketched out in broad strokes the big picture of our elemental yearning for happiness. According to Martin Seligman, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, inner happiness derives from four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishment. What we want to know now is how to instill happiness into daily practices.

In her latest book, Better Than Before: Mastering The Habits Of Our Everyday Lives, happiness expert Gretchen Rubin fleshes out the needed details. She maintains that the shift into a happier way of being can be as simple as changing our habits, which she terms the invisible architecture of daily life. Rubin found, “We repeat about 40 percent of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence and our future. If we change our habits, we change our lives.”

We can start small in sometimes surprising ways that encourage personal, family, workplace and community well-being.

Simplify—Exercise—Meditate

Israeli-born Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., a former Harvard lecturer and author of the bestselling Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment, had 854 students enroll in one of his pioneering 16

classes on happiness in 2006, the highest enrollment for any class at the time. “Students explored ways to apply these ideas to their life experiences and communities,” he says. Today, he lectures and consults worldwide on the science of happiness, or “optimal being and functioning”.

Ben-Shahar suggests we cultivate three personal habits. The first one is to simplify, saying, “We need to turn off our phones, email and other distractions at home, so we can fully be with the people we care about and that care about us.

Time affluence—time to enjoy and appreciate—is a predictor of happiness.” The second is to exercise. “We were not meant to be sedentary,” he says. The third is to meditate. “Meditating helps us to develop extreme resilience to negative emotion.”

Ken A.Verni, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist in Highland Park, New Jersey, endorses the importance of a mindfulness habit. In his new book, Happiness the Mindful Way: A Practical Guide, Verni outlines easy, step-by-step actions to form a new happiness habit that concurrently reduces stress and increases enlightenment. He starts with what he calls “compassionate attention”; being fully awake or present in our lives without judging what we’re thinking. When we view our thoughts as events in the mind, he says, conscious self-observation introduces a space between our perceptions and responses, allowing us to view our thoughts

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Another way to improve the quality of our life is to reverse one habit. Shonda Rhimes, creator of TV dramas that include Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, admits that she’s a driven, Type-A person in her new book, Year of Yes. A busy career in Los Angeles, three children and little leisure left her feeling unhappy, so instead of reciting her habitual, “No” to anything extraneous— like parties, eating chocolate chip cookies or spending a lazy afternoon chatting with an old friend—she decided to change that habit to, “Yes.”

One of Rhimes’ most profound revelations occurred after she responded positively when her children asked her to play. She observes that kids don’t want that much from us and playtime rarely involves more than 15 minutes; when we give them access and attention, it makes everyone feel good.

Rubin agrees that it’s the little things that can contribute to family happiness.

As a New York City mother of two, she decided that she’d be happier if she knew she was creating family memories. She started regularly preparing “special occasion” family breakfasts, a relatively easy meal to customize. She says, “Studies show that family traditions support children’s social development and strengthen family cohesiveness. They provide the connection and predictability that people crave. I know that I enjoy a holiday more when I know exactly what we’re going to do and when we’re going to do it.”

Home for Matthieu Ricard, a biochemist turned Buddhist monk, could be a Nepalese monastery or a seat at scientific conferences around the world. As the author of Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill, he defines

Take the Secret Society of Happy People’s personal happiness inventory at Tinyurl.com/HappinessCheck.

Tinyurl.com/DefiningOurHappiness provides an introduction. happiness as a deep sense of flourishing that arises from an exceptionally healthy mind. “It’s not a mere pleasurable feeling, a fleeting emotion or a mood, but an optimal state of being,” he says.

In order to nurture it, Ricard recommends taking some time each day for quiet reflection, noting, “The contemplative approach consists of rising above the whirlpool of our thoughts for a moment and looking calmly within, as if at an interior landscape, to find the embodiment of our deepest aspirations.” By cultivating attention and mindfulness, the cares of everyday life become less burdensome.

Such a spiritual practice of just sitting quietly for 10 minutes a day, observing the thoughts that randomly cross our minds, and then gently shooing them away, can be enormously beneficial, he says, as it helps us put things in perspective and aim for continuous calm.

Flipping the Switch

Changing thought habits to focus on the good things in life is an approach that works for clients of Mary Lynn Ziemer, a life coach in Estero, Florida. Ziemer suggests we “flip the switch” from negative thinking and make a habit of starting our day being positive and grateful for 10 minutes. She recommends we start by doing deep breathing—four seconds breathing in, hold for seven seconds, eight seconds breathing out—repeated four times. Next, we ask ourselves how we feel in the moment and identify the emotion, and then ask what thoughts we can think to feel better.

The last step of the exercise is to frame a positive outlook in an affirmation, such as, “I am so grateful that I know I am doing the best I can and everything will work out. Everything is fine.” Ziemer adds, “Remember that happiness comes from love and takes you to a place of peace and calm. It is such emotions that beget success in relationships, health, supply, and clear purpose. Plus, it benefits everyone around you.”

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Sales rise by 37 percent and the likelihood of promotion rises by 40 percent.”

Achor’s method is helping people rewrite the way they think by first looking for positives at work. Workers write down three highly specific, positive things about their workday for 21 consecutive days. Rather than just, “I love my job,” acknowledge, “I love my job because I get to help people every day.” Or, “I love my morning tea because it gets me going.” Achor reports that at the end of the

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HAPPIER IN JUST MINUTES n Journaling for two minutes about one positive experience we’ve had over the past 24 hours allows our brain to relive it. n Exercising, including 15 minutes of cardiovascular action a day, teaches our brain that our behavior matters and improves our mood. n Meditating for even a few minutes at a time relieves an overloaded brain and allows it to focus on one thing at a time. n Writing one quick email in the morning praising or thanking someone we work with or just to make them happy will make us feel a sense of social support, a great predictor of happiness.

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period, “Their brain gests starting such One does not become starts to retain a pata group, akin to a happy overnight, but with self-help book club tern of scanning the world not for the patient labor, day after day. or bridge group, but negative, but for the with extra benefits.

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Taking a work and that requires effort and free starter kit for break for two minthose that want to time. In order to become try it, available via utes of mindfulness is also effecG r e t ch e n R u b i n . happy, we have to learn tive. “We did this com/habits/start-ahow to change ourselves. habits-group. at Google,” he says.

“We had employ In addition to ~Luca and Francesco ees take their hands the happy exchange off their keyboards of ideas and success Cavalli-Sforza for two minutes stories, happiness habits group mema day to go from multitasking to simply focusing on their bers also have the benefit of being acbreathing. This drops their stress levels countable to each other. Others can help us and raises accuracy rates. It improves continue to color in the details supporting levels of happiness and it takes just and forwarding the broad brushstrokes of minutes.” positive emotions, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishments in a down-toearth, fun way.

Happiness in the Community

We can foster happiness habits at home, at work and in the community. Rubin sug-

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appy people don’t find happiness like you’d find a penny on the ground; they make it happen, with action. Cultivating happiness habits can make a marked difference in your life.

4 Be deliberately optimistic. Optimism is imperative to emotional wellness.

4 Prioritize mindfully. Consistently align choices, intentions and actions with the top priorities of love, happiness and health.

ful meaning in all areas of life. Let life move you to possibility, opportunity and gratitude.

4 Don’t make things personal. Absolutely nothing others say or do is about you, ever.

4 Examine the worst that can happen.

Many of the limitations you’re placing on yourself aren’t real—they’re illusions.

4 Keep uplifting resources on hand.

A few surefire mood-lifters may include a green smoothie, mani-pedi and solo dance party to at least one get-your-feetmoving song by a favorite artist.

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4 Be aware of your energy. Tune in to surrounding energy, as well as the energy you’re emitting and notice what needs to be adjusted or abandoned.

4 Be wary of media consumption.

Limit messages in everything from email and news to books and music that take you away from the calm, open space within that revels in joy and wonder. Conversations count, too.

Kristi Ling is the author of Operation Happiness: The 3-Step Plan to Creating a Life of Lasting Joy, Abundant Energy, and Radical Bliss. The life and business coach shares more at KristiLing.com/ operationhappinessresources.

4 Put yourself first. It’s the best way to bring your A game to everyone else.

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4 Practice loving-kindness. Making this a habit changes the vibration of your life and the lives of those around you. Plus it feels great.

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by Rebecca Washburn

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orget your troubles and dance. Forget your sorrows and dance,” sang Bob Marley. These lyrics reflect the healing power of creative movement and our deep desire as humans to let emotions be released through moving the body. Throughout history, ancient civilizations and indigenous cultures used dance as a way to connect with nature, their community and themselves. They would dance to celebrate, dance to mourn and dance to pray. Through creative movement, emotion is expressed and a connection is made between the mind, body and spirit. Creative movement allows freedom from the critical mind and invites an exploration of the creative potential.

“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique,” said Martha Graham, of the creative potential she saw in the expression of the human body. As a revolutionary dancer and choreographer, she recognized that people are creative beings by nature and she used this to inspire her work.

Humans are always growing and evolving and it is important to remember that creativity is not limited to poets and painters; it lives within all of us. When we allow that unique inner creativity to unfold through self-expression, deeper levels of happiness can be experienced. Some describe it as being in the flow or in the zone—it is a place where time ceases to exist and we feel connected to ourselves, others, nature and spirit.

While dance is often associated with children moving to music or classically trained dancers, the truth is that it’s available to everyone and there is no right or wrong way to experience it. Creative movement can help spark ideas for new solutions or expressions. It is freeing and healing, helping to release tension and emotions. So next time a song you love comes on, dance, jump, turn, clap—however you feel like moving. Experience the happiness and joy within you that comes from letting yourself be free.

Rebecca Washburn is a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in the mind, body, spirit connection. She teaches yoga and dance as forms of creative expression.

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While dads used to be kept out of the delivery room, today, more than 90 percent of new fathers are present for their children’s birth, reflected in MenCare Advocacy’s State of the Worlds’ Fathers. However, being there early on does not necessarily define the scope of future involvement. Overcoming obstacles that might keep men from being the “high-five” dads they and their family need them to be is key.

Involved fathers benefit children.

Most research on child development has focused on how mothers influence their children, but in recent decades, society has “discovered” fathers. In many studies, pioneering Psychologist Ross Parke, Ph.D., professor emeritus of University of California, Riverside, and others have conclusively shown that children of more-involved dads are better at solving puzzles, score higher on cognitive skills tests, do better in school, are more likely to go to college, are more empathetic, manage their emotions better, have fewer behavior problems, are less likely to suffer from depression or mental illness and are less likely to break laws or become teen parents.

Fathering tip: Never miss an opportunity to change a diaper, play with the kids, read stories together or simply ask

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them about their day.

Equal workplace policies matter.

The U.S. is the only economically advanced country that has no nationally mandated paid maternity leave policy and is absent a national paternity leave policy, paid or unpaid. When men don’t get time off to learn basic parenting skills, it’s harder for them to stay engaged later.

In 1977, 41 percent of women and 35 percent of men in dual-earner couples reported work-family life conflicts. Today, the figures are 47 percent and 60 percent, respectively, according to the Families and Work Institute’s ongoing National Study of the Changing Workforce.

Parenting tip: Advocate for national, paid parenting leave policies for men and women starting with local employers. It benefits both families and companies. Studies by Stanford University, the Families and Work Institute, Gallup, Inc. and others have found that companies with family-friendly benefits enjoy more loyal employees, better morale, lower turnover, fewer arbitrary sick days, higher levels of customer service and higher shareholder returns—all of which contribute to their bottom line.

Both genders can be naturally nurturing. Certainly, women are biologically adapted for giving birth and breastfeeding, but Parke found that caring new dads typically cuddle, coo, giggle, rock and feed their babies just as much as new

mothers. One hurdle men face is that they usually have to return to work sooner, and their natural nurturing skills can get rusty, while moms’ get sharper. Opportunity and practice are the biggest predictors of meaningful connections with children.

Fathering tip: Don’t assume that a partner knows more. Whatever a mother knows, she learned by making mistakes, and that’s the best way for fathers to learn, too.

Be open to complementary expertise. A dad with a mate that praises and supports him will be far more confident and engaged with his child than one with a partner that criticizes him.

Parenting tip: No one likes to feel incompetent, so when offering dad advice, do it in a nonthreatening way that supports and compliments his improving skills over time. It may mean adjusting personal standards a bit. Dad should take pride in practicing his unique rapport with offspring. Instead of letting mom pluck a crying or smelly baby from his arms, he can try, “Honey, I’ve got this.”

End-running the legal system after divorce. For some 30 years, the default decision in divorce cases has been to award the mother primary physical custody, with limited visitation for the father.

More states are now moving toward a presumption of 50-50 physical custody, but it’s not the norm. Therefore, many divorced dads may feel disconnected from their children and suppressed in their parenting role moving forward.

Fathering tip: Never give up. Children need their dad in their life and viceversa. It’s critical to stay in touch. In person is best; phone, email and Skype are decent fallbacks. Make time together feel meaningful as well as normal, instead of falling into a “Disneyland dad” syndrome of trying to make every moment a party.

Practice harmonious communications with the ex. The biggest known predictor of children’s future mental and emotional health is how well their parents get along. Separated parents don’t have to be friends, but they do need to acknowledge both parents’ importance to the children and treat each other respectfully.

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or parents serving in the military, some of the biggest barriers to involvement are inevitable and often repeated deployments. Dads returning home often struggle to reestablish both their family role—which changed while they were away—and their relationships with children they haven’t seen for months and who may not even recognize them. Here are practical tips to counter any estrangement.

Talk to your children before you leave and tell them, in ageappropriate terms, what’s happening and why. Record yourself reading a child’s favorite book and ask mom to play it every night. Their hearing your voice while you’re gone will make it easier for them to get used to having you home again.

During deployment, communicate with home as much as possible by phone, Skype and email, taking into account time zone differences and military security. Don’t underestimate the power of snail mail. Little things—a dried leaf from a tree near the barracks, a film canister full of sand—let a child know Dad is thinking of them and provides tangible signs that he’s in a real place somewhere.

Upon returning home, take it easy and don’t expect to be able to simply pick up where you were when you left. Everyone in the family has changed, and likely become stronger via the experience. Some things may never return to the pre-deployment normal, but the new normal can be just as good—or better.

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ravel is changing as vacationers increasingly value unique experiences over standard tourist fare. In addition to the option of couch surfing (Tinyurl.com/CouchsurfingAdventure), more people are making the most of house rentals, swapping and sitting, plus various home stays via Airbnb (Airbnb.com). All expand options for affordable journeys tailored to their needs.

Airbnb accommodations range from private studios to family-sized homey spaces, encompassing tiny houses, treehouses, geodesic domes, yurts, container cars, caves, lighthouses, working ranches, castles and luxury carriage houses. With 2 million listings for 34,000 cities in 190 countries, 600 million people have found their ideal getaway through the San Francisco-based company since it launched in 2008. Published feedback, including comment books at the rental sites, provides assurance for visitors. When hosts aren’t on the premises, they are available as needed by guests.

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and apartments. “My best Airbnb rental was camping for two weeks in a Hawaii home garden next to a big tree; my host forgot to mention the big, friendly dog,” she says, recalling an unexpected wakeup greeting.

Hosts find providing rentals a way to monetize unused space, meet new people and showcase their area. Beth Everett, an Oregon author, offers an Airbnb detached backyard studio space. “We moved from New Jersey to Portland two years ago, and the extra income lets me stay home to write,” she says.

House swapping is another option for soaking in local color. Preparation is key and includes a notebook’s worth of helpful details shared in advance, as well as onsite. Most exchanges involve a series of Skype sessions for questions and answers. Leasa Sanders McIntosh, an executive recruiter, swapped her Denver home for a month in Kona, Hawaii. “We traded cars and joked that we even traded cats. We swapped three times before they moved to the mainland.” This summer, she’ll swap to be at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Susan May, an established advocate

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of organ donation from Cartersville, Georgia, traded homes and cars to take her four teens to Europe. “We visited 13 countries, spending two weeks in Wales and three in Germany. We saw fireworks in Paris on Bastille Day and joined the Highland Games, in Scotland,” she says.

“I want our family to be more than just tourists passing through Westernized hotels with no real contact with local folks.

Exchanging homes is an ideal way for a family to travel inexpensively.”

Housesitting fan and senior technical recruiter Rachel Burke, of Santa Monica, California, has stayed for free in London, Cape Cod and Palm Springs, California, using TrustedHouseSitters.com.

“This way, homeowners can travel without leaving pets in a kennel while unpaid housesitters avoid hotel expenses and gain a chance to be a native in a different location,” she says. “Last year, I watched a five-story home in a London suburb while the owners visited Portugal for three weeks.” She shares shots of her favorite spots at Tinyurl.com/ FunLondonPhotos.

Burke combines housesitting with AirBnB by renting her apartment when she travels. “A couple of years ago, I paid $1,800 for a two-week trip to Thailand and charged $125 a night for my apartment, making my trip to Thailand free,” she relates. Burke lives near the Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and Hollywood, all prime destinations.

Wi t h 5 0 , 0 0 0 l i s t i n g s i n 1 5 0 countries, Homestay.com tweaks the Airbnb experience in that hosts are more involved in their guests’ local adventures. Cuba currently tops desired destinations for U.S. travelers, with most rentals in the capital, Havana, the nearby artistic enclave of Trinidad or rural Vinales. Many hosts arrange airport transfers, tours, visits to attractions, bicycle rentals, restaurant reservations and transportation to other Cuban locales. Hosts usually speak several languages, including English, and may even teach guests to play Cubanstyle dominoes.

Eco-friendly homestays are available, too, ranging from a private Nicaraguan island independently powered by solar panels and a Spanish farmhouse off the grid to an organic farm in Thailand or eco-lodge in South Africa. An Austin, Texas, listing notes, “Everything is re-

claimed, recycled or repurposed. We have an infused honey business. We’re laid-back and practice good karma and a healthy, drama-free lifestyle.”

Homestay’s average nightly rental is $46. While some guests are students, the majority are 35 and older, vacationing on substantial salaries; they simply prefer the local color.

Vacations needn’t be expensive, but they should be memorable. The biggest challenge may be deciding where to go first.

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Between-meal nutritious and delicious snacks can be easy to make. Plus, unlike commercial foods, we know their ingredients. Here, Natural Awakenings has tapped two plant-based whole foods experts and cookbook authors for their best snack recipes and tips.

“Healthy happens when we’re prepared,” says Elise Museles, of Washington, D.C., the mother of two sons who writes at KaleAndChocolate.com/ blog and recently released Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover. “Nutritious is delicious; healthy doesn’t have to be bland and boring.” she says. Nor does it take hours to make.

“I pick one day a week to do meal prep,” she explains. “After a visit to our

Sunday farmers’ market, I work in the kitchen for a few hours so I’m ready to go on Monday and for the rest of the week.” Whenever hunger threatens to derail her from a whole-foods, nutrientdense diet, Museles is equipped with options like protein balls and carrot hummus. She’s also learned that having naturally sweet foods at hand helps divert cravings, realizing, “You just want a sweet thing more if you think you can’t have it. Plus, I think better when my blood sugar is stable.”

Museles combines naturally sweet dried fruits such as goji berries and tropical coconut to make a handy snack mix.

“Like blending smoothies, this basic trail mix can have many variations,” she says.

She also suggests maintaining a wellstocked freezer. Museles freezes berries in season to pop in the blender for smoothies; pitted and peeled avocados to thaw and mash over gluten-free toast; and frozen banana slices to layer over nut butter.

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Leché, a graphic designer and photographer in Mississauga, near Toronto, started an elimination diet four months after the birth of her first child, when she noticed puzzling symptoms. “I started to make small changes and slowly but surely, I began to recover,” she says. Today her diet is 90 percent vegan and gluten-free.

“I had a sweet tooth, but I didn’t have the balance thing figured out,” Leché admits. Foregoing sugar was hard emotionally, even though her body had difficulties with sugar, which seemed correlated to frequent headaches and mood slumps.

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Leché enjoys involving her children in making snacks like healthy turnip or kale chips. When she gets a hankering for something sweet, she chooses her special cranberry and chocolate protein balls, sweetened with dried fruit and bolstered with almonds and walnuts. They take minutes to make and keep in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to three months.

Having easy-to-prepare, whole food snacks on hand keeps families happily snacking on quick bites and on track with healthy eating. “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle,” says Museles. “If you like recipes that are good for you, it’s a sustainable lifestyle.”

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Natural Quick Snack Recipes 2 cloves garlic, peeled ¾ cup water Juice of ½ lemon 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes ½ tsp sea salt Preheat the oven to 300° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Turnip and Beet Chips Yields: Up to 4 servings 4 turnips, peeled 4 beets, peeled ¼ cup grapeseed oil or other neutral oil 1 tsp sea salt Preheat the oven to 325° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Slice the turnips and beets using a mandolin and place in a large bowl. Drizzle the oil over the vegetables, sprinkle with the salt and toss to fully coat.

Make sure the kale leaves are thoroughly dry. Tear them into large pieces and place in a large bowl.

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Rinse and drain the cashews.

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1½ cups raw walnuts 1 cup raw pecans ½ cup naturally sweetened dried cranberries 5 Medjool dates, pitted ¼ cup raw cacao powder 1 to 2 Tbsp chocolate or vanilla protein powder 1 to 2 tsp water 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 drops liquid stevia

Toss the kale leaves in the paste to fully coat, and then place them on the baking sheet in a single layer; don’t overlap any.

Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the leaves and bake another 10 minutes.

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Repeat with all the dough. Enjoy between meals or after a workout. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to three months.

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1 banana 2 Tbsp almond butter 1 tsp cacao nibs Peel, then cut 1 banana in half lengthwise and then slice it in half horizontally. Arrange the quarters on a small baking sheet or freezer-safe plate and spread equal amounts of nut butter on the banana slices. Top with the cacao nibs for added crunch (optional), and then place two banana slices together to make two “sandwiches”.

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Nicolina Sandstedt, a yoga teacher trainer and anatomy expert with the Yandara Yoga Institute, in Baja, Mexico, observes, “The body awareness and alignment focus that the practice of yoga asanas [positions] offers helps bodybuilders find correct posture. Yoga also teaches elegance in transitions that improve competitive posing.”

Peter Nielsen, a bodybuilder, yoga practitioner and world-class fitness guru in Detroit, observes, “Most bodybuilders haven’t fine-tuned their presentation.

They often grimace and look uncomfortable, with their veins popping out.” He points out, “Yoga helps teach bodybuilders how to slow down, breathe into each posture and ultimately win posing competitions because of the grace, elegance and body awareness that yoga provides.”

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tine improves your core, giving you overall body strength in specific targeted muscle groups. It also increases flexibility, stability and mobility, allowing greater range of motion. Most importantly, it will keep you from being sidelined with injuries.”

“Stretching a muscle can make it more aesthetically pleasing,” remarks Sandstedt. “In yoga, we often hold postures for a relatively long period of time, in a more isometric endurance workout, than the short, repetitive movements performed in bodybuilding. Bodybuilding develops fast-twitch muscle fibers for power and speed, while yoga develops slow-twitch muscle fibers for endurance.

Both are important for tissues to stay healthy while building muscle mass.”

Nielsen notes, “Bodybuilding makes me feel stronger; I look better and have loads of endurance. Yoga makes me feel more centered; it softens me so I can hear and surrender to what my body is telling me rather than me just telling it what to do.” Such listening is essential to preventing injuries that periodically plague bodybuilders. Slowing down into yoga’s present moment awareness teaches bodybuilders how to perform from a place of presence rather than on autopilot, which is when most injuries occur.

“Yoga works all the muscles, even the smaller, intrinsic muscles often neglected in bodybuilding,” Sandstedt says. “In addition

to facilitating healthy posture, these small muscles help support balanced joint alignment.” She explains that the explosive, repetitive movements used to build muscle mass in bodybuilding make the muscles less elastic, which also inhibits range of motion. Less elastic muscles may be more prone to injury, as daily activities require both strength and mobility.”

Beginning Yogis

For bodybuilders that want to give yoga a shot, Nielsen advises trying a structured, 30-day yoga challenge. He sees how after the first month with his clients, the positive effects become apparent and most bodybuilders don’t want to go back to life before yoga.

Sandstedt offers, “I advise newcomers to incorporate a light yoga routine into the beginning and end of each bodybuilding training session. Ending training sessions

with a few yoga postures will help balance the body, bringing a sense of calm and equanimity to the workout experience.”

“In my fitness career, I’ve found that yoga perfectly complements any strength training program as a form of stretching, flexibility and de-stressing,” says Nielsen.

“Yoga focuses me, and helps me to isolate whatever muscle I choose. It helps me reach my fullest potential and simply makes me a better version of myself.”

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ncient Egyptians sought to stem hair loss and stimulate hair growth with a cocktail of iron oxide, red lead, onions, alabaster, animal fats and honey. Today, we’re still deploying creative approaches. Men’s hair loss, specifically, is a billion-dollar industry, touting solutions ranging from chemically laced topical treatments and drugs to transplants and wigs. Yet hair-loss science is imperfect; it’s riddled with misinformation that allows companies to sell products of varying efficacy.

The average head holds about 120,000 to 150,000 strands of hair, and it’s normal for both men and women to lose 50 to 100 strands daily. We lose hair for several reasons. Chiefly, aging weakens

hair and makes it more brittle; it also decreases hormone production, slowing hair growth. According to a study published in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, anything that interrupts the normal hair cycle can trigger diffuse hair loss. Triggers include physiologic trauma and emotional stresses, nutritional deficiencies, endocrine imbalances and illness, as well as genetics, including pattern baldness. Even air and water pollutants and sunlight’s phototoxic aging effects may facilitate alopecia (sudden hair loss).

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Dietary Changes. The typical North American fat-, protein- and salt-rich diet fosters an acidic environment in the body which can lead to premature hair loss.

Iron-rich foods like lean red meats and dark green veggies contribute to ferritin levels sufficient to increase the hair’s growth cycle. Iron also delivers oxygen to hair follicles, further inciting growth. In a review of related research, the journal Clinical and Experimental Dermatology reports that double-blind data confirmed the findings of a study in women with increased hair shedding in which a significant proportion responded to l-lysine and iron therapy.

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Too much protein may result in baldness, according to Dr. Michael Eades, who owns ProteinPower.com. The American Heart Association recommends against highprotein diets because most Americans already eat more protein than they need.

Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, shellfish, nuts and seeds and their oils can facilitate the production and action of hormones and oily lubricants that effect a healthy scalp and follicles and bouncy, shiny hair.

A-complex and B-complex vitamins also are said to promote vibrant, shiny hair; B12 to neutralize premature hair loss; vitamin C and zinc to help strengthen hair; biotin to avoid hair loss and premature graying; vitamin D to facilitate healthy follicular growth; and vitamin E to maintain a healthy, moisturized scalp.

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fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals. Most vegetable skins are also rich in silica, which helps strengthen hair.

Drink More Tea. Green tea, saw palmetto (or its extract) and stinging nettle tea contain ingredients that inhibit the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a compound that’s been linked to thinning hair and pattern baldness, according to Medical News Today. These products are used in battling some forms of alopecia and concentrated ingredients of these teas are available in pill form.

Detox. Eliminating alcohol, tobacco and coffee can help. Excessive booze and caffeine lead to dehydration, which makes hair dry and brittle, and also dramatically depletes the body’s iron and zinc levels. Cigarette smoke contains toxins that accelerate hair loss, as well as premature graying.

Chill Out. Stress is a widely known factor in hair loss, specifically of a condition called telogen effluvium (Principles of Dermatology, by James Marks and Jeffrey Miller). Meditation and exercise can relieve stress and create a better hormonal balance, thereby helping to prevent alopecia.

Massage of body and scalp also may be beneficial. Adding oils such as almond or coconut infuses the scalp with essential vitamins and minerals. A study by the Journal of Dermatology shows that applying onion juice can lead to hair growth. Treat hair gently, air-drying rather than rubbing it with a towel.

Don’t Fake It. Using extensions and weaves or wearing tight wigs or hairpieces daily may damage hair follicles by stressing their anchor to the scalp, accelerating hair loss. Also, hair straighteners, tight pony tails, blow dryers and heated rollers may damage or break off follicles. Consider natural hair dyes.

Eschew Shampoo. Most commercial shampoos contain sodium laurel sulphate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulphate because it’s inexpensive, lathers well and typically thickens hair via salt. SLS also corrodes follicles and impairs their ability to grow hair.

Consider switching to organic shampoos and conditioners.

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Probably the bigay Hendricks and gest factor is that people his wife, Kathlyn, in the second half of have discovered life tend to be open to through working on their learning and trying new own relationship and things, such as adopting counseling hundreds of our practice of scheduling other couples that the two, 10-minute conversatime from midlife ontions a week to take care ward offers the greatest of relationship business: opportunity of any other one covers “stuff talk”, period to grow love. At the other is “heart talk”. a mutual low point, they Often, it only takes a few made the life-changing minutes of trying out a decision to rebirth their brand-new activity to marriage, tapping into Gay Hendricks and spark a major rebirth of a new source of energy his wife, Kathlyn intimacy. and rejuvenation that’s producing extensive and surprising How pivotal is self-love, a tough benefits.

The Ojai, California-based couple, concept for many, in securing both with Ph.D. degrees, co-authored a healthy relationship? their first trailblazing bestseller, Conscious You can only love another person to the Loving, more than 20 years ago and have extent that you love yourself. After we published 30 other books, including their take people through a process designed latest, Conscious Loving Ever After. The to give them a clear experience of loving Hendricks Institute that they founded annu- themselves unconditionally, they often ally offers workshops and seminars in North tell us that the experience changed evAmerica, Europe and Asia. Their nonprofit erything in their relationship. It’s powerful Foundation for Conscious Living funds because so many of us enter a relationresearch, films and scholarships related to ship in an attempt to get the other person relationship well-being. to love some part of ourselves that we don’t know how to love, which never works. Learning to love ourselves is an Why do you say the best relainside job. tionships are possible in the

second half of life, including the greatest sex?

Childrearing responsibilities often decrease in our 40s and 50s, affording more time and resources to invest in the quality of the relationship. Psychological and spiritual maturity also comes into play—the more deeply we know ourselves, the more able we are to communicate meaningfully with our partner.

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What would you say is the biggest challenge for midlife couples in a longterm relationship?

It’s vital to get out of the rut of recycling conflicts and predictable routines in order to liberate a new creativity. Creativity doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. It might be a matter of giving a new

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way to communicate a whirl or taking a walk together instead of watching TV. Ultimately, relationships only thrive when both people make an ongoing commitment to investing time and energy to explore their own creative nature. One may elect to learn to play a musical instrument, while the other might take up gardening.

The only requirement is that we take on new activities that have the capacity to surprise us.

What tips do you have for those that are single during the second half of their life?

Enjoy your singularity! Singlehood affords great opportunities. You can choose whether or not you wish to invest time and energy manifesting a mate. No law requires that everyone has to have an intimate relationship, but if you’d like to, go about the process consciously. First, work on learning to love yourself, because it’s wise not to depend on anyone else to do it for us. Second, figure out what we call your Three Absolute Yesses and Nos, the three most important qualities you want in a mate, and equally important, the three most important things you don’t want in a mate. It’s a good way to avoid mistakes.

Why do you call blame “the crack cocaine of relationships”?

When you blame another person for something, you fire up adrenaline both in yourself and the other person. Adrenaline is manufactured by our bodies and is highly addictive. Blame also typically produces a defensive reaction, causing a harmful cycle of two-way criticism and defensiveness that can go on for years.

One couple we counseled had been having essentially the same argument since their honeymoon 29 years earlier—so addicted to the adrenalized “cocaine” of blame that it had become a permanent feature of their relationship. The answer is for each person to take healthy responsibility for issues in the relationship and together seek ways to both break unhealthy habits and replace them with mutually satisfying ways of relating.

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Practice forward thinking and willingness to let go of the past. People with high EI are too busy thinking of future possibilities to dwell upon things that didn’t work out in the past. They apply lessons learned from past missteps in taking future actions. They never see failure as permanent or a personal reflection of themselves.

Look for ways to make life more fun, happy and interesting. At work, at home and with friends, high EI people know what makes them happy and look for opportunities to expand the enjoyment. They receive pleasure and satisfaction from seeing others happy and fulfilled, and do whatever they can to brighten someone else’s day.

Expend energy wisely. High EI folks don’t hold onto anger over how others have treated them, but use the incident to create awareness of how to not let it happen again. While they move on and forgive, they don’t forget, and are unlikely to be taken advantage of again in the same set of circumstances.

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Always learn and grow. High EI people are lifelong learners, constantly growing and evolving. Being critical thinkers, they are open to changing their minds if someone presents a better idea. They trust themselves and their own judgment to make the best decision for themselves.

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Harvey Deutschendorf is an emotional intelligence expert, speaker and author of The Other Kind of Smart. Take the EI Quiz at TheOtherKindOfSmart.com/ei-quiz.

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he role of emotional intelligence (EI) in helping to facilitate success and happiness in individual lives has become well accepted. People with high EI tend to share seven habits.

Focus on the positive. While not ignoring bad news, EI people have made a conscious decision to not spend much time and energy focusing on problems. Rather, they look at what’s positive in a situation and seek solutions. They focus on what can be done and what’s within their control.

Associate only with positive people. High EI people regard complainers and negative people as energy drains. They tend to avoid them to maintain their own vitality. Instead, they spend time with those that look on the bright side of life. They tend to smile and laugh and attract other positive people. Their warmth, openness and caring attitude leads others to regard them as more trustworthy.

Set boundaries and assert a position. Although their friendly, open nature may make them appear as pushovers to some, people with high EI are able to set boundaries and assert themselves when necessary; they demonstrate politeness and consideration, yet stay firm. High EI people guard their time and commitments and know when they need to say no.

They don’t make needless enemies. Their response to potentially volatile situations is measured, not inflated, and managed appropriately. They think before speaking, allowing themselves time to calm down if their emotions start to feel overwhelming.

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Hot Days Are Hard on Pets How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Heatstroke

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s outdoor temperatures heat up, pets may suffer from the effects of increased ambient temperatures.

While problems such as squamous cell carcinoma and moist dermatitis (skin hot spots) increase along with temperatures and amount of sun exposure, the most serious heat-related health issue is heatstroke. Holistic vets recommend some simple, commonsense steps that will help and also possibly save a pet’s life.

Heat stroke in both people and pets develops when core body temperature rises and stays above a certain level. In dogs and cats, the tipping point tends to be a body temperature higher than 106 degrees Fahrenheit. This can happen more quickly in overheated dogs and cats because they don’t have the ability to sweat in order to cool off like people do; this is due to a lack of eccrine sweat glands over most of their body surface.

Panting can reduce body temperature, but is inefficient and easily overwhelmed if their temperature rises quickly and a pet can’t remove itself from

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the surrounding warm environment. Dogs such as pugs and bulldogs that have a short, broad skull are especially at risk due to genetically impaired breathing structures; they can easily overheat even in mildly warm weather.

Ferrets and rabbits are especially prone to heatstroke because they typically dwell in cooler temperatures. As a result, these small mammals do best when housed indoors rather than outside; outdoor time should be limited and supervised.

Heatstroke in pets is usually easy to detect for a pet with a history of being in a hot environment from which it cannot escape to cool itself in shade or water or take a refreshing drink.

Excess panting, dark red gums and a “hot feel” to the ears and hairless skin of the abdomen are clues.

First-aid involves quickly cooling the animal and notifying the veterinarian that a pet suffering from heatstroke is on the way. Wetting it will begin the process.

Applying either ice packs or ice cubes in

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a plastic bag wrapped in a towel to avoid freezing the skin also helps. Recommended spots for the packs are on the back of the neck, armpits and groin, as these areas have large arteries and veins close to the surface. If possible, don’t spend much time on these actions, because getting the pet to the doctor quickly is the overriding goal. Administering homeopathic drops of arnica and hypericum via the mouth from a natural home first-aid kit while en route to the vet may assist healing.

Treatment at the veterinary hospital involves continued cooling, including intravenous fluids and cool water enemas.

Cooling the pet must be done quickly in order to restore enzyme systems to normal functioning. Hospitalization will likely be required to evaluate the patient for potential serious complications, including cardiac arrest, shock, septicemia, bloody diarrhea, and disseminated intravascular coagulation to ensure against a usually fatal disorder involving the pet’s blood-clotting mechanisms. With prompt assistance, most pets with heatstroke will recover, but treatment can be extensive and expensive. The most important aspect is initiating it early to prevent permanent organ and brain damage.

Prevention is ideal and preferred over the need for treatment. Guard against leaving furred pets outdoors for extended periods of time during hot weather. Pets that must be outside need protection from the heat and sun in shaded areas with access to plenty of fresh cool water; provide several water bowls.

Opinion is divided about whether longer-haired pets seem more comfortable and have fewer weather-related problems if their hair is cut short, but don’t cut it down to the skin, as that removes their protective coat and predisposes them to sunburn. A good rule of thumb is that if it’s too hot for the pet’s person, it’s too hot for the pet.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 2

Soul Shine Book Club – 7pm. Everyone is welcome to our free monthly book club at Soul Shine. June’s selection is "Year of Yes" by Shonda Rimes. Discover how saying YES to life changed this introvert in ways she never imagined. Free. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

Cloth Diaper 101 – 1pm. New to cloth diapering, or just want to learn the pros and cons of it? We are here for you! CD 101 goes over the different types, accessories and washing options. Free. Luna Babies, 1820 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS. 228-357-5574.

LunaBabiesCD@gmail.com. LunaBabies.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

Moving the Energy – 8am-5pm. Jun 4-5. Comprehensive theory and technique application of the 12 meridians in the hands and feet to help balance the body. Practical understanding of the organs and how to treat symptoms of dis-ease. Taught by Lillian Tibshraeny-Morten. $250. 16 CEU. Bay Branch Estates (Malbis area), Daphne, AL. 727-319-6818.

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Usui Reiki Level I & II Certification Weekend – 9:30am-5:30pm, Jun 4-5. Learn basic Usui Reiki, and some supercharged ways to increase the focus and intensity of the work. Level I gives you tools for self-healing, Level 2 increases the connection with Reiki, learn to work on others distantly. 13 nursing CEs available. $300 fee/$250 prepaid. Reiki Center of Fairhope, 7 S Bayview Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251281-8811. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 9

Stress and Rejuvenation Talk – 7-9pm. Learn ancient healing techniques that help relieve stress and reduce response to stress in difficult situations improving health, longevity and beauty. Based on the teachings of Pranic Healing. Donation. Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile, AL. 251-454-0959.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10

Pranic Healing Class Level 1 – Jun 10-11. Learn anatomy of the energy-body, the 11 major energy centers, their functions, how to feel energy, keep your energy clear and balanced, disconnect from people who drain you, step-by-step techniques for healing yourself, loved ones, plus much more! $300/250 earlybird, student discount, scholarships and payment plans available. Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile, AL. 251-454-0959.

Summer SOULstice Workshop – 6-8pm, Fri. 10am–12pm, Sat. As the longest light of Summer Solstice approaches, take some time to reflect on what you have achieved this year, and what you intend to bring to life now. Bring a journal and dress for yoga practice. $25 for one session or $40 for both. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 11

markyourcalendar Coast Health & Nutrition Health Fair To celebrate their 8th anniversary, the locally-owned health food store will host an in-store health fair with vendors and free samples.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5

Pranic Healing Intro – 2-4pm. Pranic Healing is an all natural healing system designed to teach you how to heal yourself and loved ones. Learn about your energy field, how to keep it healthy, create a speedy recovery of ailments, stress reduction, meditation, plus much more! Donation. Mobile, AL. Deana Lannie: 251-454-0959.

June 11 • 10am-6pm

Coast Health & Nutrition 12100 Hwy 49, Ste 628, Gulfport, MS 228-831-1785 CoastHealthAndNutrition.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

Toddler Storytime – 11am. Story time is a monthly toddler group with stories and songs to follow a certain topic. Free. Luna Babies, 1820 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS. 228-357-5574. LunaBabiesCD@ gmail.com. LunaBabies.com.

Kids Yoga Summer Series – 1pm. Wed, Jun 8-29.

Rising 1st – 5th graders can join Rebecca Washburn, RYT, LPC and learn to create inner calm while exploring yoga through games, music and stories. $40, advance registration required. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

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Pranic Healing Class Level 2 – Jun 11-12. In Advanced Pranic Healing learn to use color prana, a special energy that is focused and direct, for quicker, effective healing results even on severe illnesses. Learn right proportion, sequence, color combinations and degree of hue of color prana.

Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile, AL. Deana Lannie: 251-454-0959.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 14

markyourcalendar Green Drinks Fairhope Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks and a monthly speaker (at 6pm) every second Tuesday.

Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Food from Sunflower Café and local produce and meat from End of the Road Farm.

June 14 • 5-7pm

Fairhope Brewing Company 914 Nichols Avenue, Fairhope, AL 251-279-7517 MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

Mommy to Mommy – 11am. Moms and babies meet monthly with other women to offer motherto-mother guidance, support and companionship.

Lunch will be served. You will receive a 10% off coupon at group. $5 (to cover food). Luna Babies, 1820 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS. 228-357-5574.

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markyourcalendar Green Drinks Mobile Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks and a monthly speaker every third Wednesday. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks.

June 15 • 5-7pm

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SATURDAY, JUNE 18

Childbirth Education Class – 9am. Our one-day comprehensive childbirth class will discuss a range of topics including, recognizing labor symptoms, different stages of labor, relaxation, comfort techniques, common interventions and immediate postpartum. $50. Luna Babies, 1820 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS. 228-357-5574. LunaBabiesCD@gmail.com.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 24

Making Homemade Baby Food – 5:30pm. Do you want to make your own baby food, but don't know where to start? We can help. Homemade baby foods are easy to prepare and much cheaper than store bought brands. Free. Luna Babies, 1820 Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS. 228-357-5574. LunaBabiesCD@ gmail.com. LunaBabies.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

Quantum-Touch Level One Workshop – 9:30am5:30pm, Jun 25-26. One student calls Quantum-Touch "reiki on steroids", it’s that good! NCTMB CEs and nursing CEs for this class. Anyone can learn to work with Universal Life Force Energy by taking this workshop, no experience needed. Julie E Brent, QT Certified Teacher. $400 door/$350 prepaid by June 4.

Reiki Center of Fairhope, 7 S Bayview Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251-281-8811. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail. com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30

Young Living Convention Report – 6:30-7pm Meet and Greet. 7pm Presentation. Laurie Azzarella, YL Diamond, will share the new products, information and research introduced at the Salt Palace in Utah. Come enjoy the stories and pictures and be the first to experience YL’s newest additions to their product line. $5 at door supports food pantry. Prodisee Food Pantry, 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail. com. Laurie.MarketingScents.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 3

Unity Gulfport New Sanctuary Unveiling – 10:30am. Join us for our Sunday service and the unveiling of our brand new sanctuary. We are growing and prospering in Unity. We have grown from our small church, built after Katrina, to our new larger and even more beautiful sacred space! Free. 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. UnityGulfport.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 9

Usui Reiki Level I & II Certification Weekend – 9:30am-5:30pm, Jul 9-10. Learn basic Usui Reiki, and some supercharged ways to increase the focus and intensity of the work. Level I gives you tools for self-healing, Level 2 increases the connection with Reiki, learn to work on others distantly. 13 nursing CEs available. $300 fee/$250 prepaid 7 day advance.

Reiki Center of Fairhope, 7 S Bayview Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251-281-8811. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail. com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

FRIDAY, JULY 15

Birth Doula Certification Workshop – Jul 15-16.

Tammy Ryan, Midwestern U.S. Director of DONA International will lead this 2-day training. Doulas are trained to offer emotional and physical support before, during and after childbirth. Mobile, AL. 251510-8540. MothersComfort@iCloud.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 17

Spinning Babies Workshop – An advanced education opportunity about optimal fetal positioning for labor. Open to anyone working with pregnant women. 7 DONA-approved CEUs available. 251510-8540. MothersComfort@iCloud.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 23

Quantum-Touch Level I with Julie E Brent – 9:30am5:30pm, Jul 23-24. Continuing education credit for nurses and massage therapists for QT workshop with Julie. Learn how to deliver Universal Life Force Energy for healing easily for yourself and others, no previous experience needed. QuantumTouch.com for more details. $400 or when prepaid by July 1: only $350. Reiki Center of Fairhope, 7 S Bayview Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251-281-8811. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com.

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sunday Discounts on Supplements – Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods (251-928-0644) and Virginia's Health Foods (251479-3952). 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope, AL and 3055-A Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. VA-FairhopeHealthFoods.com.

Center for Spiritual Living Service – 10am.

Make every step, every choice, every word, a conscious one. Center for Spiritual Living, 1230 Montlimar, Mobile, AL. 251-343-0777.

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Open Table Worship Service (United Church of Christ) – 10:30am. Weekly progressive Christian worship. Gathering in the chapel at All Saints Episcopal Church, 151 S Ann St, Mobile, AL. 251-545-1011. Ellen.OpenTable@gmail.com.

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

Unity Christ Church Sunday Service – 11am.

Tune in, turn on, tap into the loving presence of the Divine at Unity Christ Church. If you desire a nonjudgmental, open, supportive and loving spiritual community, Unity Christ Church of Mobile is here to inspire, uplift and celebrate the Divine. 5859 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-285-3440. Facebook. com/unityofmobile.

AHA Sunday Yoga – 1pm. Jun 5. Start the week off calm and centered. Energize, align, strengthen, center and de-stress through movement, body-mind awareness and breath. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/text 251-753-1937 to register. $10/class or 12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. Alabama HealingArts@gmail.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

monday AHA Morning Yoga – 9:30am. Mon & Wed. Learn the basics of yoga postures. Energize, align, strengthen, center and de-stress through movement, body-mind awareness and breath. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/ text 251-753-2037 to register. $10/class or 12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Group Reformer Class – 9:30am. Catch the wave of classical fitness and start the week right—join Aurelie in the morning for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and be both leaner and stronger. Please log onto the website to make reservations. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Gentle Chair Yoga – 11am-12pm. Accessible to individuals that are unable to stand unsupported for long periods of time, including seniors and anyone suffering from chronic pain, injuries, movement disorders or limited balance. Also Wed in Daphne. $5. Soul Shine Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251-610-3151.

Doggie Happy Hour – 5-7pm. 1st Mon. A rescue networking event hosted by My Happy Dog 123.

Bring your dog for drinks and live music while raising money for a local rescue foundation. Q&A with local vets. Free grain-free dog treats. Raffle prizes. Puppy photo booth. Free. OK Bicycle Shop, 661 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. Viviane Hentschel: MyHappyDog123@gmail.com. Facebook.com/ myhappydog123.

Yoga Dance Fusion – 5:30-6:30pm. Connect with your inner rhythm and flow through Rebecca’s unique blend of yoga and dance. A fusion of dance styles mixed with yoga and breath will be an exploration of your own creativity and energetic flow. No experience necessary. $15 drop in, packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4634. Rebecca.SoulFlow@gmail.com.

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Yoga with Chris G. – 5:45pm. Join Chris Garrett for an energizing blend of Iyengar and Vinyasa yoga.

Recharge the body, soothe the soul and refocus the mind after a long day. Breathe, work and find joy in the movement! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

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Bridging the Great Divide – 6-8pm. The Family Center is offering this class for parents of teens. It helps prepare and equip parents for having the important conversations needed with their teens. Helps parents see things from the teen perspective. Free.

601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile. Lydia Pettijohn: 251-479-5700. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

Together We Can – 6-8pm. A Family Center class to help parents build a better future for their children by working together as co-parents. Open to couples regardless of their relationship. Become a team that supports your family's success. Free.

27365 Pollard Rd, Daphne, AL. Christie Brannon: 251-626-1610. BaldwinFamilies@gmail.com.

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tuesday Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Tues & Sat. Farmers market offering direct farm sales to the public. Fresh seasonal produce, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, handcrafted soaps and local artistry. Open year round.

Know your farmer. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermans Market, 20733 Miflin Rd. Foley, AL. 251-597-5557. MktMgrFoley@gmail.com.

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Hot Restore: Hips + Hamstrings – 9:30am. Tues & Thurs. Hot Restore focuses on poses to lengthen the hamstrings and open the hips. Allow the heat to help you open more deeply and stretch more fully, while you heal your body and calm your mind. Heated. All levels. $15 drop in, packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

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

Grief Recovery Meeting – 1-2:30pm. This is a Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses. Experienced, professional and compassionate staff members support you through the grief process with the goal of transitioning into a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment. Ascension Funerals & Cremations, 1016 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL. 251634-8055. AscensionFuneralGroup.com.

CUMC Farmer’s Market – 3-6pm. Tues & Thur thru Jul 14. Sponsored by Christ United Methodist Church featuring locally grown produce, honey, seafood, baked goods and other homemade products.

6101 Grelot Rd (Hillcrest Road side of church property), West Mobile, AL. 251-767-7526. Missions.

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Green Drinks Fairhope – 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues.

Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Brief speaker at 6pm. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks.

Food from Sunflower Cafe and local produce and meat from End of the Road Farm. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251279-7517. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com.

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AHA Evening Yoga – 5:45pm. Give your spirit the gift of a calming and centering tune-up by improving posture, muscle-tone, strength and flexibility, establishing core strength, refreshing the mind and restoring healthy balance. Beginner-friendly. Props provided.

Call/text to register. $10/class or 12-class pass for $100.

Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-377-8940. AlabamaHealingArts@ gmail.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Positive Parenting – 9:30-11:30am. A 9-week course using the Nurturing Parenting curriculum which focuses on positive discipline and communication with children. Open enrollment is available; certificates upon completion. Free. 601 Bel Air Blvd, Suite 100, Mobile, AL. Lydia Pettijohn: 251-4795700. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

Free Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis – 10:30am. This chair yoga class is free to participants with MS and funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Build strength and flexibility while improving balance and circulation. Fairhope, AL. Thrive@ThriveFairhope. com. 251-379-4493.

Yoga for Women – 10:30am. Let RYT 200 Manja Podratz guide you in a practice that weaves various asanas with the breath to boost a woman's hormonal system. Modifications and variations are offered to suit diverse bodies and abilities. A joyous sequence that is pure enjoyment! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

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

1901 Main St, Daphne, AL. See website for more info: Pneuma-Yoga-Movement.com.

Gentle Chair Yoga – 11am-12pm. Accessible to individuals that are unable to stand unsupported for long periods of time, including seniors and anyone suffering from chronic pain, injuries, movement disorders or limited balance. Also Mon in Fairhope. $5. Pneuma Yoga/Movement Studio, 1901 Main St, Daphne, AL. 251-610-3151.

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

Green Drinks Mobile – 5-7pm. 3rd Wed. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Open to the public.

Free to attend except the cost of your drinks.

Alchemy Tavern, 7 S Joachim St, Mobile, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook. com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

Yoga with Valerie – 5:45pm. Join 200-hr RYT Valerie Mitchell for a glorious yoga experience as she challenges with a strong emphasis on alignment and focus while still calming the mind. Relieve stress and rejuvenate, energize and recharge the body.

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

Synergyoga.net.

Pranic Healing and Meditation – 6:30pm. Headaches, stress, physical or emotional ailments bothering you? Experience healing for your mind, body and soul, with Pranic Healing and/or Meditation on Twin Hearts. We all have the ability to heal ourselves and others. Classes also available. Donation. Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile, AL. 251-454-0959.

wednesday Yoga – 9am. Wed & Fri. Experience yoga with emphasis on breathing, alignment and slow flow. Use of props to support your practice. All fitness levels welcome. Class size limited, call/text to register 251-583-0049. $10. Richard Fitness Systems, 1880 Airport Blvd, Ste D, Mobile, AL. 251-583-0049.

AHA Morning Yoga – 9:30am. Mon & Wed. Learn the basics of yoga postures. Energize, align, strengthen, center and de-stress through movement, body-mind awareness and breath. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/ text 251-753-2037 to register. $10/class or 12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

$5 Yoga & Chair Yoga – 9:15am, Flow. 10:30am, Chair Yoga (seated or holding onto chair to practice balance). Beginners welcome. Bring your own mat.

Enjoy exercise at every level. Improve balance, strength and flexibility. $5. Fairhope UMC CLC, AL. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com.

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Restorative Yoga – 4pm. Been a long few days?

No stresses and no worries! Allow 200 hr RYT Emily Duhé to lead you down a relaxing path with some restorative yoga. Be supported by all the right props as the poses plus gravity gently melt away the week's anxieties... oh yeah! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Foundations of Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. With safe and supportive instruction, learn the foundation of yoga poses used in Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga. We use props such as bolsters, blocks and straps to assist in deepening your poses and setting up proper alignment. All levels. Unheated. $15 drop in, packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

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Eastern Shore MS Support Group – 5:30pm. 2nd Wed. Eastern Shore MS Support Group meets each month at Ruby Tuesday in Fairhope, AL. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Weezer: 251-928-7606.

Near Death (NDEs) and Related Experiences – 6pm. 2nd Wed. Mobile affiliate group of IANDS. All are welcome to share experiences and support.

Free. West Regional Branch, Mobile Public Library, Grelot Rd (near University Blvd), Mobile, AL. 251340-8565. Lbrlumin@aol.com. IANDS.org.

Chill Skills – 7-9pm. The Family Center offers an inspiring four-week class designed to change your life outlook. Learn what fuels your anger and how to see it in a new light. Warning: classes may cause peace. $25/week. 601 Bel Air Blvd. Suite 100, Mobile, AL. Call 251-479-5700 to register for next class.

thursday Hot Restore: Hips + Hamstrings – 9:30am. Tues & Thurs. Hot Restore focuses on poses to lengthen the hamstrings and open the hips. Allow the heat to help you open more deeply and stretch more fully, while you heal your body and calm your mind. Heated. All levels. $15 drop in, packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

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Gentle Yoga with Emily – 12pm. A stressful morning? Synergy can fix that! Join 200 hr RYT Emily Duhé in the land of "ahhhhs" for a relaxing class to soothe the spirit, calm the mind and replenish the soul - leave class refreshed and focused! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104.

Synergyoga.net.

CUMC Farmer’s Market – 3-6pm. Tues & Thur thru Jul 14. Sponsored by Christ United Methodist Church featuring locally grown produce, honey, seafood, baked goods and other homemade products. 6101 Grelot Rd (Hillcrest Road side of church property), West Mobile, AL. 251-767-7526.

Missions.CUMC@gmail.com.

Men’s Pilates Class – 5pm. Classes utilize reformers, Pilates chairs and barrels. 2-4 people in a class to insure each client receives the instruction they require. Individual and group sessions are 60 minutes.

Call for more time options. Registration required.

2-4 people/class: $30/person. Individual sessions: $60. 4500 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-344-0590.

PeakConditionPilates.com.

Movie Night – 6-8pm. Showing a different thoughtprovoking movie each week. Seating is limited; please reserve your seat by calling 228-831-1785.

Free. Coast Health & Nutrition, 12100 Hwy 49, Ste 628, Gulfport, MS. Personal Wellness and Self-Discovery Classes – 6:30pm. Every last Thurs. Monthly classes designed to empower oneself to heal, uplift and detoxify the body, mind and spirit. $5 donation for food pantry.

Prodisee Pantry, 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail. com. Laurie.MarketingScents.com.

Dynamic Dads – 7-9pm. The Family Center is the site of the Mobile County Fatherhood Initiative.

Be the father your children need--A super hero for your super kid! Free. 601 Bel Air Blvd, Suite 100, Mobile, AL. Lydia Pettijohn: 251-479-5700.

FamilyCenterMobile.org.

friday AHA Morning Yoga – 9 am. Learn the basics of yoga postures. Energize, align, strengthen, center and destress through movement, body-mind awareness and breath. Beginner-friendly, props provided. Call/text 646-220-8561 to register. $10/class or 12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Gentle Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. A gentle yoga practice for beginners, this class is held at a slower pace and focuses on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Unheated. All levels. $15 drop in, packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

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Purification Meditation – 11am. Join Betsey Grady from Rosie Bluum in the hot room and purify your body and mind with a guided meditation and creative visualization. Let the heat of the room envelop you as you go deeper within to rest in the calm center within you. $10. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Betsey: 251-517-5626.

AHA Supervised Student Massage Clinic – June 10. School-supervised internship gives opportunity for student practitioners to work with clients in a professional setting and clients to receive quality, full-length healing treatments at a great value. Call for appointments at 11:30am, 12:45pm or 2pm. $25 for 50-min full-body student massage session.

Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-753-1937. AlabamaHealingArts@ gmail.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

saturday Saturday Morning Yoga with Augusta – 7:308:45am. All levels. The movements will challenge you to stay mindful and your mindfulness will allow you to honor your limits without judging yourself. $15 drop-in. $10 students and instructors. Creative Outlet, 66 1/2 S Section St, Fairhope, AL. 251-9285363. HeartStringsYoga.com.

Spring/Summer Market on the Square – 7:30am12pm. Sat, thru Jul 30. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile. 251-208-1550.

SpecialEventsMobile.org.

Spanish Fort Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. New Eastern Shore farmers market. Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL.

Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Tues & Sat. Farmers market offering direct farm sales to the public. Fresh seasonal produce, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, handcrafted soaps and local artistry. Open year round. Know your farmer. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermans Market, 20733 Miflin Rd. Foley, AL. 251-597-5557. MktMgrFoley@gmail. com. CoastalAlabamaMarket.com.

Weekend Yoga – 9am. Join Chris M, Emily, Valerie or Angela and start your weekend with a revitalizing and bliss inducing class. Refresh and renew the spirit—bring the joy and zest back as you kick start your weekend! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga – 9:30-11am. The board becomes your floating mat to build core, balance and flexibility under the sun. Reservations required. All levels welcome. Must be able to swim.

You only live once--try it you'll like it! Rental $30, Class $20. Packages available. 411 Audubon Dr, Dauphin Island, AL. Susan: 251-209-8914 or Michael: 251-591-3316. DauphinIslandSUP.com.

Facebook.com/SUPYogaWSusan.

Second Saturday Kite Flying – 10am-4pm. Kite flying exhibition and free kite flying lessons for single line, dual line and quad line sport kites. Free.

Long Beach Harbor area, Beach Blvd at Jeff Davis, Long Beach, MS. 228-206-0322. KewlKites.com.

AHA Qigong – 10:30am-12pm. Jun 4. Explore the healing art of Qigong, an ancient Chinese exercise system that combines repetitive slow movements, focused intention, breathing techniques and meditation to achieve balance and harmony. Call/text 251-209-3714 to register. $10/class or 12-classes for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

AHA Supervised Student Reiki Clinic – See web calendar for dates. School-supervised internship gives opportunity for student practitioners to work with clients in a professional setting and clients to receive quality, full-length healing treatments at a great value. Call for appointment. $25 for 50-min full-body student Reiki session. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-753-1937. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com.

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Dr. Wesley Corbin, DC, MS 1802 US Highway 98, Suite E, Daphne, AL 251-375-0012 • DaphneChiropractor.com Caring for the whole person with spinal health, lifestyle advice, individualized nutritional programs and acupuncture. For patients battling chronic pain and illness, and for those seeking a more balanced life.

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Acupuncture treats neck and back pain, weight management, sciatica, arthritis, headaches, stress/ anxiety, digestive issues, fertility issues, menstrual and menopausal symptoms and more. Experience natural pain relief with acupuncture, chiropractic care and physical therapy. See ad, page 29.

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AKASHIC READINGS BETSEY GRADY

Founder of Rosie Bluum 6A S Bancroft Street, Fairhope • 251-517-5626 BetseyGrady.com • RosieBluum.com Referred to as the Book of Life, the Akashic Records are soul records, storing all information of an individual, place or thing. A consultation offers deep levels of guidance from the masters, teachers and guides, supporting you in living life from your authentic essence.

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COUNSELING REBECCA WASHBURN, LPC, RYT

Licensed Professional Counselor 400 Fairhope Avenue 2A • 251-929-4634 RebeccaWashburn.com Experience inner peace and harmony of mind, body, emotion and spirit. Let go of patterns from the past and create a life that honors who you are. Blue Cross Blue Shield accepted.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY KRISTEN KELLY, LMT

Rosie Bluum 6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-599-5943 • 251-517-5626 Offering Chinese Craniosacral Therapy, a subtle blend of Chinese meridian therapy and craniosacral energy work, that indirectly approaches physical and psychological imbalances.

This experience teaches your body to use its own bioelectric immune system. See ad, page 17.

DENTISTRY DR. DAYTON HART, DMD

IAOMT Protocol 225 West Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com Free book for new patients: Mercury Free Dentistry.

Offering ozone; laser (nosuture) gum surgery; testing for compatible materials and cavity-causing bacteria; examine for gum disease and bacteria; laser cavity diagnoses; saliva pH check; oral galvanic screening; no fluoride. See ad, page 2.

ESSENTIAL OILS LAURIE AZZARELLA YL #327923 Daphne, AL • 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com Laurie.MarketingScents.com

Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of authentic, genuine therapeutic grade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal Zyto Wellness readings and wholesale privileges. Wellness classes last Thursday of the month at Prodisee Pantry.See ad, page 13.

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Utilizing feng shui principles, let us create an organized and productive space that reflects who you are while enhancing your life, personally and professionally. It's about more than aesthetics— holistically designed spaces are conducive to an effortless life. See ad, page 15.

FOOD & NUTRITION COAST HEALTH & NUTRITION

12100 Highway 49, Suite 628, Gulfport, MS 228-831-1785 CoastHealthAndNutrition.com Local health food store and wellness center to support your healthy lifestyle: natural and organic options for food, supplements, cleaning supplies and skincare.

Chiropractic care, massage therapy and essential oil counseling also available. See ad, page 27.

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Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 40 years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk spices and herbs; pet supplies; baby products and more. Monthly product specials. See ad, page 2.

THE HEALTH HUT

680 S. Schillinger, Mobile, AL: 251-633-0485 (Across from Home Depot) 6845 Hwy 90, Daphne, AL: 251-621-1865 (Across from Fresh Market) For 30 years The Health Hut has been the go-to place for high quality, whole-food vitamins, herbs and sport supplements at great prices. Service-oriented, knowledgeable staff. See ad, page 23.

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

Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 40 years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk spices and herbs; pet supplies; baby products and more. Monthly product specials. See ad, page 2.

GEMS & CRYSTALS THE BODHI TREE

Moving from Foley Tanger Outlet To Cordova Mall in Pensacola, Florida 850-332-6959 • BodhiTree.Rocks The Bodhi Tree (pronounced / BŌ DĒ/) is a cultural crystal shop fit for both enlightened masters and those who aren't sure what "metaphysical" means. You are loved!

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THE WILLOW TREE AT ROSIE BLUUM 6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-517-5326 or 251-751-6945 TheWillowTreeAtRosieBluum.com

Offering gifts and services that nurture your spirit. Books, card decks, essential oils, Bach Flower Remedies, crystals, salt lamps, incense and organic clothing. Local art, jewelry, honey, soaps and candles. See ad, page 17.

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

Free healing nights and group meditations every Tuesday. Pranic Healing classes and the advanced technique of Superbrain Yoga. See ad, page 29.

MOVEMENT THERAPY GENTLE CHAIR YOGA Sherlyn Culwell, RYT Fairhope and Daphne, AL 251-610-3151

Experience yoga's benefits with the support of a chair and build strength, endurance and courage. Accessible to seniors and anyone suffering from chronic pain, injuries, movement disorders or limited balance. See ad, page 10.

REIKI CENTER OF FAIRHOPE

7 South Bayview Street, Fairhope, AL 251-281-8811 ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events Monthly Reiki and QuantumTouch® workshops (CEU's for nurses and LMT's available). Private sessions by appointment for Energy Healing, Reflexology or Angel Card Readings with Julie E Brent, Reiki Center founder.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS EMILY SOMMERVILLE, RYT

Certified Health Coach Emily@TheSoulShineLife.com • 205-478-4287 TheSoulShineLife.com Increase energy and manage stress by finding balance in a life that lets your soul shine.

Find true health and vibrancy by fueling your body with clean, nutritious foods. Free initial consultation.

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WELLNESS SPA OF OCEAN SPRINGS 21 Marks Road, Ocean Springs, MS 228-209-4090 WellnessSpaOS.com

A Wellness Spa specializing in oncology skincare. Also offering digital skin analysis, facials, waxing and microdermabrasion. Wellness coaching available. Everything you need to know to accomplish good health, skincare and wellness. See ad, page 23.

DAVID'S GALLERY

809 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542 251-948-7862 Offering cannabidiol (CBD), a natural remedy for anxiety, insomnia, pain, etc. CBD products in 11 different forms, plus essential oils and kratom available. Your one stop alternative shop.

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10025 County Road 64, Ste. 1, Daphne, AL 251-391-0109 • ZenTeaFairhope@gmail.com LivingZenTea.com Facebook.com/zenteafairhope A tea shop offering premium tea, herbs and tea accessories from around the world.

Uplift your energy and spirit and experience all the healthy benefits of tea. (Location: corner of Highways 64 and 181).

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22355 Price Grubbs Road Robertsdale, AL 251-300-9052 Experience wellness with massage, reflexology, body treatments, Reiki, colonics, essential oils, wellness classes and more. Walk our new labyrinth (open to the public during daylight hours)! See ad, page 17.

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