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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

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t took us a little longer than usual to bounce back from the dissent of our eating habits over the holidays. By late January, we had finally restarted our breakfast smoothie routine and I was taking more time to prepare healthy dinners for the family. Then we were thrown an unexpected curve ball with the sudden loss of our oldest dog, Rudy.

Fondly known as “Sheriff ”, Rudy proudly served as the protector of our household, keeping watch of the humans, turtles and other canines at all times. Also acting as the resident bug catcher, he excelled at taking down insects (and rodents) with a Mr. Miyagi-esque grace. He loved dissecting stuffed toys and demanded physical affection with a persistent nudge of his nose or tap of his paw.

At almost 15 years old, we knew our time with him was limited, but his quick passing caught us off guard and the whole family, including the four-legged members, were filled with sadness. I wish I could say that green smoothies and grain bowls satisfied my palate as I worked through my emotional exhaustion. Instead, mac ‘n cheese was all I wanted.

I have a delicious recipe that uses whole wheat noodles and replaces much of the cheese with pureed winter squash. A box of Annie’s organic macaroni and cheese would have provided a convenient option. Neither of those would suffice; I wanted the real thing—nutritionally-deficient elbow macaroni, coated in a creamy cheese sauce, layered with shredded cheddar and baked to perfection. And that’s exactly what I made.

Satisfying that unhealthy craving did lift my spirits in the short-term, but we all know that nutrient dense food is what will keep us thriving in the long run. With a focus on healthy food, you won’t find mac ‘n cheese in this month’s Natural Awakenings. Instead, we explore the delicious ingredients and health-enhancing practices of five countries in “The World’s Healthiest Cuisines”, in addition to the wellness properties of super spices in “Spice Up Healthy Cooking”. Because the impacts of our meal time choices extend beyond our own emotional and physical well-being, “Frugal Foodie” offers ideas for reducing food waste to cut back on spending while also lightening environmental footprints. In “Sprouts for Pets” we include the furry and feathered family members in the discussion as we learn how to incorporate these crunchy greens into everyone’s diet.

As for Rudy, he wasn’t a big fan of greens and he struggled to maintain a healthy weight when he was younger. We wondered why he was the only one of our dogs that required diet food, until our neighbor revealed their secret. For years, Rudy would sneak into her kitchen on a daily basis and help himself to her cat food. Cat food provides more calories, protein and fat than dog food, so it’s no wonder why our pup had an expansive waistline!

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be all or nothing, but as demonstrated by Rudy, careless consumption is not sustainable. Make an effort to choose nutritious options more often than not, recognizing that there is no universally perfect diet. When we practice moderation, there’s always room for a little indulgence— whether it’s a sweet treat, a comforting casserole or a little cat food.

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Contents 17 THE WORLD’S

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HEALTHIEST CUISINES What Five Countries Can Teach Us about Good Eating

20 SPICE UP

HEALTHY COOKING Six Seasonings with Surprising Payoffs

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24 FRUGAL FOODIE

Practical Uses for Aging Produce

26 SPROUTS FOR PETS

Crunchy Nutrition Animals Will Love

28 FITNESS IN 10 MINUTES

A Full-Body Workout for Busy People

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32 RECLAIM YOUR MAGIC

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DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 12 global briefs 14 health briefs 15 eco tip 20 conscious

eating 22 recipes 24 green living 26 natural pet

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news briefs

Mindful Markets at Thrive Yoga and Massage Fairhope’s newest yoga studio, Thrive, now hosts spring and fall markets, as well as a year-round artist co-op to promote local artisans and mindful products and services. The next Mindful Market is April 7 and 8 with proceeds from sales, vendor fees and raffle tickets benefiting The Rose Garden, a group helping trafficked humans in Mobile. Live music and yoga classes taught by Thrive instructors will enhance the shopping experience throughout the weekend.

Thrive’s class schedule continues to expand with weekly classes and specialty workshops for yoga, crafts and conscious eating. Yoga classes vary in style and level but are all suitable for beginners. In addition to traditional offerings, the studio offers specialty classes such as chair yoga, yoga nidra, Orchard Awakening, Hula Hoop dance and poi flow arts. The studio’s charity events include Sunset Yoga for Charity on the bluff twice a month from March through October, and Yoga Month food drive events in September.

Table massage, Thai yoga massage and a full menu of spa services are also available by appointment. As a registered yoga teacher and licensed massage therapist, owner Billie Reinhart likes to blend massage and yoga into therapeutic plans tailored to each individual’s needs.

Location: 21180 AL 181 (just north of Gayfer), Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-379-4493 or visit ThriveFairhope.com. See ad, page 2.

New Green Cleaning Service in Lower Alabama GreenSweeps offers residential home cleaning service and tackles organizational projects for Baldwin County residents. Owner Heather Winkel uses only eco-friendly products that are safe for allergen-sensitive individuals, pets and children. She provides the cleaning supplies and is available for weekly, biweekly and monthly cleanings, plus move-in and move-out services.

Winkel is bonded, licensed and insured and offers free estimates and competitive rates. She recently relocated from Seattle to Fairhope to be closer to her parents and says, “I am working hard to re-establish my cleaning business so I can demonstrate how reliable, fast, efficient and detail-oriented I am.” References can be provided upon request.

General cleaning service includes vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning of bathrooms and kitchens (including mirrors, microwave and oven range). Additional detail duties can include cleaning the interior of refrigerators and stoves; changing linens and doing laundry; cleaning floor boards, interior windows and kitchen cabinets; washing dishes; watering of plants and car detailing.

Heather Winkel

For more information, text or call 703-216-1875 or email Winkel.Heather@gmail.com. See ad, page 15.

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Spa Relocates in Ocean Springs Wellness Spa of Ocean Springs has moved to 2900 Government Street, Suite A. Specializing in oncology skincare, the wellness center also offers traditional spa treatments including digital Kim LaMartiniere skin analysis, facials, waxing, microdermabrasion and Lightwave LED light therapy.

Ten percent discounts are available for facials on Tuesdays and Thursdays and for waxing on Wednesdays.

The licensed estheticians use the safest, most effective plant-based, vegan products available to provide services and regimens that help maintain healthy skin. Free of all known harmful toxins, endocrine disruptors and ingredients such as parabens, preservatives, sulfates and gluten, their products are great for all skin types.

For oncology skincare, the staff is specifically trained to provide services to clients that have undergone or are presently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. These treatments, along with the use of strong medications, often cause dramatic skin changes.

“We also offer wellness coaching to help with all of your nutritional needs,” says owner Kim LaMartiniere.

“We provide our clients with everything they need to know to accomplish good skincare and wellness— working from the inside, out.”

For more information, call 228-2094090 or visit WellnessSpaOS.com. See ad, page 13.

Natural Awakenings Offers a Meaningful Career Opportunity The Gulf Coast Alabama/ Mississippi edition of Natural Awakenings is hosting Make a Difference, One Article at a Time for anyone interested in learning about a meaningful, home-based business opportunity.

The presentations are 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., March 20 at Sunflower Cafe in Fairhope, and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., April 7 at Sterling Hot Yoga and Wellness, in Mobile. Both events are free to attend and will feature a brief presentation on the Natural Awakenings publisher experience, plus healthy snacks and alkaline water samples from Peak Alkalinity.

“These events will give our readers a glimpse into the life of publishing,” says Publisher Meredith Montgomery. “Natural Awakenings is always looking for individuals to join our publisher family by either starting a magazine in an open territory or acquiring an existing publication that is for sale.”

Natural Awakenings is one of the largest national publications serving the vast natural health and sustainable living sectors of our economy. The first edition launched in 1994 in Naples, Florida, but more than 80 franchises now operate in markets across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Extensive training and ongoing support is provided so that no previous publishing experience is required.

“This is a life-changing and empowering experience that offers the flexibility of a home office so that I can work around my family’s schedule,” Montgomery says. “If you’re searching for a new career and you’d like to make a difference in your community, these events are for you.”

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Plus: Healthy Home Tips April articles include: Healthier Climate Means Healthier People Eco-Friendly Foods Going Green at Home

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Locally-Made, Natural Deodorant Now Available Last month, Nature’s Nuance released an all-natural deodorant made from organic oils, organic beeswax and vitamin E. The deodorant is free of harmful chemicals, aluminum, synthetic fragrances and baking soda, making it an ideal option for those with sensitive skin. Three scents (from organic essential oils) are available: eucalyptus, tea tree and cedarwood.

“Reading the ingredient list on a deodorant container can be a frightening experience because most are filled with harsh chemicals you wouldn’t want in your garage, let alone your underarms, and antiperspirants often contain aluminum,” says Dahlia Day, the owner of Nature’s Nuance LLC, in Mobile.

Numerous studies have found links between aluminum and both Alzheimer’s disease and breast cancer. No studies have found a cause and effect relationship, but according to Dr. Chris Exley, research shows that where there is no aluminum, there is no Alzheimer’s.

“People want products that are more natural, that they don’t have to fear using.

Our deodorants are a great complement to our handcrafted soaps, which are also made from organic oils and essential oils,” says Day. “Using pure and natural ingredients in your everyday hygiene is an effective way to improve your overall health.”

Location: Nature’s Nuance LLC, 2200 Government St., Mobile, AL. For more information, call 251-304-9797.

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news briefs

Local Seafood Available at Foley Market Shrimp on the Go! is a featured vendor at Coastal Alabama Farmers & Fishermens Market, in Foley, and offers a wide variety of Gulf seafood including fish, shrimp, oysters, crab and scallops.

The family-operated business has been on a mission to deliver top-notch seafood to the community since 2016 and can be found during regular market hours. The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November through March, and 2 to 6 p.m., April through October.

Chase Martinez “We know seafood!” says owner Chase Martinez, whose family has been in the area since the 1950s. “We strive to educate our customers on all of our seafood products and how to prepare them to ensure you get exactly what you are looking for.” They try to take both locals’ and tourists’ taste buds to a new level. “We want everyone to taste the Gulf as we do,” he says.

Coastal Alabama Farmers & Fishermans Market offers fresh produce, seafood and agricultural products from local farmers year-round, in a setting where consumers enjoy meeting local growers and knowing where their food comes from.

Location: 20733 Miflin Rd. (Co. Rd. 20), Foley, AL. For more information, call 251-709-4469 or visit CoastalAlabamaMarket.com. See Farmers Market listing, page 41.

Ecstatic Dance and Kundalini Yoga Now in Fairhope Soul Shine yoga teacher Amaya James, RYT-500 is offering two new classes, Ecstatic Dance and Kundalini Kriya Yoga, at 265 Young Street, in Fairhope.

Students will experience the worldwide conscious dance craze with a heart-opening, free-flowing dance party in Ecstatic Dance, at 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. In this no-shoes, no-booze event, where lights are turned low and music is high, everyone moves to their own rhythm. All ages, genders and skill levels are welcome in the judgement-free setting. During March, classes are $5.

“As kids we have no shame throwing down Michael Jackson moves in the family room,” says James. “But as we age, we forget and fear holds us Amaya James back from truly letting go. What would it look like if we could rediscover our rhythm and flow?”

On Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., Fairhope gets a taste of India with Kundalini Kriya Yoga, the most ancient form of yoga asana practice. This 75-minute unheated class builds heat from the inside out. James leads students to use breath, movement, sound and silence to activate the deeper aspects of self while awakening both creative fire and personal power.

For more information, visit TheSoulShineLife.com and AmayaYoga.com. See ad, page 2.

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Dr. Mary Sabal Offers Probiotic Air Purifiers At Family Care Naturally, in Gulf Shores, Mary Sabal, D.C., R.N. provides a range of affordable and uncomplicated services—plus, she is a distributor for the Better Air Probiotic Purifier. Natural Awakenings readers receive $50 off whole-room purifier units.

As the world’s first probiotic air, surface and object purification system, Better Air units release billions of environmental probiotics into the air via micro-misting. The whisper-quiet and energy-efficient units are low maintenance, affordable, compact and easy to install.

They control allergens, harmful bacteria, pet dander and dust mites; eliminate airborne irritants and improve air quality; destroy mold, mildew and fungus naturally; and reduce odors. Plus, inside air ducts and air conditioning components are continuously cleaned.

Sabal’s wellness approach promotes preventative, holistic and natural lifestyles. Services available at Family Care Naturally include acupuncture (needle or non-needle) to reduce pain and anxiety; hyperbaric oxygen therapy for mental clarity, muscle recovery and to ward off dangerous microorganisms; chiropractic adjustments (by hand or by instrument) to align bones and joints; massage for therapeutic applications and relaxation; and hair tissue mineral analysis to reveal metabolic type so food and supplement recommendations are more effective.

Location: 1404B W. 1st St., Gulf Shores, AL. For more information, call 251970-3605.

New Marketing Expert Caters to the Wellness Industry Content and marketing expert Gabi Garrett recently relocated to the Mobile area and is offering a 50 percent discount on in-person and phone consultations to create media plans for businesses. As a yoga teacher who is also certified in Pilates, aerial yoga and TRX, she understands the wellness background of most businesses in the industry and serves each client with a creative skill set to maximize their potential.

To help increase revenue, Garrett helps refine a business owner’s vision so an authentic media mix of valuable Gabi Garrett content can be created for future and current customers.

She is available for graphic design services, web design, logo design, social media planning, content creation (blogs and articles) and media placements (press releases and spotlights on larger platform blogs).

“The right mix of content and social media exploration paired with the right press exposure can help bring a brand awareness to your business,” Garrett explains. “I will work with you to further define your target audience, create a brand and develop content that will appeal to your audience and beyond.”

For more information, call 256-348-7249 or visit GabiGarrett.com. See Business Services listing, page 40.

Increase Bone Density and Muscle Strength with Free Session

OsteoStrong is offering Natural Awakenings readers a free osteogenic loading session so they can experience the system that fosters bone health, balance and strength. Without the injury risk of high impact approaches, OsteoStrong sessions are accessible to almost anyone at any age or activity level and are followed by a 10-minute relaxing HydroMassage.

“We employ a system that can strengthen your entire skeletal chain on the cellular level,” says regional developer and owner Josh Fandrich. “Simply put, we can help your bones become stronger, increase your strength and force production, improve your balance, and help reduce or eliminate back and joint pain in about seven to 10 minutes once a week. We’re not a gym, diet, pharmaceutical or health supplement—we are your bone performance and fracture prevention center.”

OsteoStrong’s average client is 52 years of age, and after one year they show a 73 percent increase in functional strength and 7.7 percent increase in bone density. Fandrich notes, “That is equivalent to reversing a 15-year period of bone loss in less than 12 months. Every person that comes in here walks out different.

You can literally feel a change in your balance within the first session.”

Rootz Offers Kick Start Mondays The healing soups known as “kick starts” at Rootz have become a customer favorite and are offered at $1 off every Monday to encourage a healthy start to each week.

Rootz, Fairhope’s nutrition kitchen, selects nutrient-dense ingredients for warm and flavorful meal options. Pastured bone broth supports digestion and immunity while potent herbs and spices provide anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Ginger and fennel help mitigate nausea while leeks and garlic are antimicrobial and support the body’s natural detoxification process. Bitter greens like kale support liver health and bile production. Pastured eggs offer all essential amino acids as well as vitamins D, B and A, an array of minerals and plenty of omega-3 fatty acids.

All of the solid ingredients are packaged in grab-and-go containers and warm bone broth is added at mealtime to ensure fresh flavors and textures. Originally created as a nutritious and convenient breakfast option, kick starts can be enjoyed any time of day.

Location: 209A S. Section St., Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-270-7120 or visit EatRootz.com. See ad, page 27.

Location: 333 Greeno Rd. S., Unit 2B, Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-210-6955 or visit OsteoStrong.me. See ad, page 28.

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Blueberry Season is on the Horizon Weeks Bay Plantation’s (WBP) bushes are blooming which means blueberry season is right around the corner. The start of the Upick-em season should be announced online and on Facebook at the end of this month.

Driven by a mission to create delicious food through nutritional and natural growing methods, the farm grows fifteen varieties of USDA-certified organic blueberries. Herbicides, pesticides and chemicals are never applied during the plants’ lives.

“The Becky Blues, Tifblues, Britewells, Emeralds and all the varieties we grow have amazing taste, sweetness and aroma that we believe is a result of the proprietary nutrient mix we have developed—that and a lot of sunshine and love!” says owner Tynes Stringfellow.

Each of WBP’s berry varieties holds bragging rights to some of the highest brix levels in the nation. Brix is a method to measure the health of plants and the density of nutrients in fruits. The higher the brix level, the better. USDA considers 12 to be good and 15 to be excellent. WBP’s brix level is 15, while the average among major growers nationally is 11.3.

Location: 12562 Mary Ann Beach Rd., Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251279-8745 or visit WeeksBayPlantation.com or Facebook.com/weeksbayplantation. See ad, page 13.

Holistic Wellness and Spiritual Healing Workshop in Gulfport After giving the morning message at the Sunday service, Dr. Saul Shaye will present A Healer’s Odyssey from 1 to 4 p.m., March 25 at Unity of Gulfport. The first half of the workshop presents an overview of holistic health that informs individuals about how to take charge of their own well-being physically, mentally and spiritually, and how dreams offer insight into each Dr. Saul Shaye aspect. This concise, motivating and humorous lecture is followed by a focus on spiritual healing.

“Although I call myself a healer, this is a misnomer, as a healer is a conduit for Spirit to work through,” Shaye explains, giving all credit to God for each and every miracle he has witnessed. He will share the story of his own spiritual transformation from atheist to spiritual healer.

The suggested love offering for the event is $25 and 15- to 20-minute private healing sessions will also be available for $50.

Location: 1700 E. Railroad St., Gulfport, MS. For more information, call 228-871-7004 or visit SaulShaye.com. See ad, page 15.

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Fun-Filled Event Fosters Autism Awareness American Autism & Rehabilitation Center, a nonprofit organization, is partnering with John 9:3 Foundation during April Autism Awareness Month, to host the 2018 Autism Resource Fair at the Daphne Fire Department, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 21. The event will be entertaining for all ages with inflatables, local food trucks, music, games, raffles, autism resource booths and more.

Local heroes such as police officers, firefighters and military personnel will also be a part of the event.

Attendees can participate in the short lap for autism and the team that wears the best costume will receive a personalized trophy. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available and the team that raises the most donations will also be awarded a trophy for their contributions to the special needs community. All families and children are welcome and encouraged to participate in this fun-filled fair.

Location: 25250 Bailey Yelding Jr. Dr., Daphne, AL. For more information about the event or to register as a sponsor or vendor, call 251-210-1632, email Info@AmericanAutismCenter.com or visit the News section at AmericanAutismCenter.com. See ad, page 18.

Bike Parking Planned for Downtown Fairhope Events

Mississippi School Offers Naturopath Degree

The city of Fairhope’s Pedestrian-Bicycle committee and the Eastern Shore Trailblazers are teaming up to provide free valet bike parking at the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival, March 16 through 18, and at Earth Day Mobile Bay on April 21. Volunteers manage and oversee the parked bikes in a convenient and safe area to encourage attendees to bike instead of drive.

“Riding your bicycle to downtown events is so much easier than dealing with traffic and hunting for a parking spot,” says Trailblazer President Molly Peterson. “It’s good for your health, good for your community and good for the Earth.”

The bike parking area will be located behind the Fairhope History Museum on Bancroft Street during the Arts and Crafts Festival. Last year, more than 150 bikes took advantage of the valet service throughout the three-day festival, and during peak hours, the bike corral was filled to capacity. During Earth Day, the bike parking area will be located near the entrance to the event.

The Southern Institute of Natural Health, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offers an opportunity to become a certified Traditional Naturopath, with the next course beginning in May. Registration is open for this 12-month course, which meets one Saturday per month.

The six tenants of Naturopathy are: The Healing Power of Nature, Find The Cause, First Do No Harm, Treat The Whole Person, Doctor as Teacher, and Preventive Medicine and Wellness. Included in the course is an introduction to iridology, herbalism, energy medicine, flower essences, nutrition, natural cancer cures and Eastern medicine.

“Complementary medicine is booming in this country, and there is a need for professionally trained practitioners,” says Professional Naturopath Practitioner Betty Sue O’Brian.

Whether taken for personal growth and healing or to pursue a career in naturopathy, students will restore harmony to themselves and connect with others as they evolve into a more natural way of living.

For more information, call 251-990-9552 or email BaldwinCountyTrailblazers@gmail.com.

For more information, call 228-257-1946, email Betty.OBrian@ gmail.com or visit SouthernInstituteOfNaturalHealth.com. See ad, page 31.

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Wind Harvest

Fossilized Financing

Renewable Energy Subsidies Lag Far Behind

The G20 nations, comprising the world’s biggest economies, provide four times more public financing to support fossil fuels than renewable energy, says a report from the environmental coalition Oil Change International (Tinyurl.com/ TalkIsCheapOilReport). This took place even though German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced climate change as the heart of the agenda at the Hamburg summit in July 2017. The public financing—in soft loans and guarantees from governments along with huge fossil fuel subsidies—makes coal, oil and natural gas cheaper to use in the short run because both the front-end and back-end costs are undisclosed.

Grassroots Gumption

Sweet Potato Project Encourages Enterprise

The Sweet Potato Project, started by journalist Sylvester Brown, Jr., will work in partnership with St. Louis University and a small cadre of local nonprofits called the North City Food Hub to hold culinary, small business, horticulture, restaurant management, and land-ownership classes and business incubator opportunities this spring. The goal is to enable at-risk youths in North St. Louis to grow food and make money through food packaging and distribution. The project encourages people to become innovative, selfsufficient players in today’s expanding global economy.

Brown says, “Success doesn’t always mean you’ve made a lot of money; it can also mean you’ve survived poverty or managed to create something.”

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Hywind, the first floating wind farm in the UK, is located 15 miles offshore of Peterhead, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Its five turbines with a 30-megawatt capacity will provide clean energy to more than 20,000 homes to help meet the country’s ambitious climate change targets. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says, “The government’s commitment to the development of this technology, coupled with Statoil’s [lithium] battery storage project, Batwind, positions Scotland as a world center for energy innovation.” Hywind is operated by Norwegian oil and gas company Statoil ASA and Masdar Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co.

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Uncontrolled Lice Threaten Fish Industry

A surge in parasitic sea lice that attach themselves to and feed on salmon, killing or rendering them unsuitable for dinner tables, is disrupting salmon farms in the U.S., Canada, Scotland, Norway and Chile.

Wholesale prices for the species have already increased 50 percent over last year, leading to higher consumer prices for everything from salmon fillets and steaks to more expensive lox on bagels. Scientists and fish farmers are working on new ways to control the pests. Fish Farmer magazine states that losses by the global aquaculture industry could be as high as $1 billion annually. The only hope is to develop new methods to control the spread of the lice, which are naturally present in the wild, but thrive in the tightly packed ocean pens used for fish farming.

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In 2015, the World Health Organization labeled bacon, sausage, hot dogs and other processed meats with the same carcinogenic label as for cigarettes. According to the Mintel Meat-Free Foods 2017 Report (Tinyurl.com/MintelMeatReport), 28 percent of Britons have now drastically reduced their meat intake.

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According to the United Nations, more than 800 million people today are regularly undernourished. By 2050, a rise of another 3 billion in global population is expected to escalate pressure on food supplies. The challenge means providing not just sufficient calories, but also a balanced diet for good health.

Fish present a viable solution, but most of the world’s inventory is already overharvested. Some scientists propose “cutting out the middle fish” via the commercial production of marine microalgae as a staple food. They produce fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, polymers and carbohydrates that humans need and that can be used to feed animals and farmed fish. Microalgae are found in both freshwater and marine aquatic systems. Only a handful of algal species are used commercially now, but hundreds of strains have similar potential.

Meanwhile, innovators at Copenhagen’s future-living lab SPACE10 created the Algae Dome, a 13-foot-tall urban ecostructure powered by solar energy that pumps out oxygen and produces food in a closed-loop arrangement. This hyperlocal food system grows microalgae, which are among the world’s fastest-growing organisms and can thrive on sunshine and water almost anywhere.

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Leafy greens, which are rich in vitamin K, have again been shown to provide outsized benefits for heart health. Researchers from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University found that a reduced intake of vitamin K1 leads to more than triple the risk of an enlargement of the heart’s left ventricle, which reduces blood pumping volume, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition.

Researchers followed diet records for 766 participants ages 14 to 18 and monitored their vascular structure and functionality. When compared to those with the highest intake of vitamin K1 from foods such as spinach, cabbage and other leafy, green vegetables, those with the lowest intake were more likely to experience vascular enlargement.

Gooseberries are Good for the Gut

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Researchers from Malaysia’s Islamic Science University tested 30 patients with gastrointestinal issues, dividing them into three groups. One received lactose, a placebo; another group was given omeprazole, an overthe-counter remedy; and the third Phyllanthus emblica Linn, an ayurvedic treatment for gastrointestinal issues also known as Indian gooseberry.

The research found the herbal treatment resulted in less pain, vomiting, sleep loss and other issues.

Participants’ intestinal walls also showed signs of significant healing. The researchers concluded, “Findings indicate that the ethanolic extract of P. emblica fruits has gastroprotective effects in humans that justify its traditional use.”

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Eating Meat Raises Diabetes Risk Research from Duke University Medical School indicates that eating red meat and poultry increases risk for Type 2 diabetes. Published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the Singapore Chinese Health Study followed 63,257 adults between ages 45 and 74 for an average of 11 years each. It was determined that meat and poultry consumption increased diabetes incidence by 23 and 15 percent, respectively.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DETERS ALZHEIMER’S According to a study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers discovered the risk of dementia can be halved by engaging in physical activities like walking, dancing and gardening, which significantly improve brain volume in the hippocampus region and the frontal, temporal and parietal lobes. The scientists studied 876 participants for 30 years and completed a longitudinal memory test of the patients, which were 78 years old on average, and followed up with MRI brain scans. They recorded their physical activity and logged caloric output every week.

Two other studies found that any exercise that raises our heart rate and produces sweating for a sustained period will benefit cognitive health as we age. One meta-analysis of 36 studies from Australia’s University of Canberra found that exercise improved cognition by an average of 29 percent for those older than 50; another small group study from Germany’s Otto von Guericke University, in Magdeburg, specifically showed that dancing benefits seniors’ cognition.

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Other plants that scored highly for purifying the air of VOCs in airtight container tests were dracaena and spider plants (ScienceAlert.com). In related news, peace lilies have been shown to be effective in reducing airborne ammonia.

NASA scientists have discovered that Boston fern, rubber plants, English ivy, devil’s ivy, peace lily, mum and gerbera daisies help clear the air of the formaldehyde often used in insulation, carpeting and particleboard furniture. (RodalesOrganicLife.com)

Environmental scientist B.C. Wolverton’s book How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 House Plants that Purify Your Home or Office cites ferns as another good plant for removing formaldehyde from the home. Ferns are nontoxic, making them good indoor plants for pet owners per the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

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mericans love to explore ethnic cuisines and then put their own “more is better” spin on them, like a Chinese stir-fry turned into chop suey with fried rice or a pasta side dish super-sized into a whole meal.

“We’ve Americanized dishes to the extent that they don’t have their original health benefits,” says Dr. Daphne Miller, a family physician in the San Francisco Bay area and author of The Jungle Effect: The Healthiest Diets from Around the World—Why They Work and How to Make Them Work for You.

Here are five popular—and healthy— world cuisines, known for their great dishes, star ingredients and health-enhancing practices.

Traditional Japanese

Ingredients. The dietary benefits of green tea, fermented soy and mushrooms like shiitake and maitake are well documented. Add dried seaweed to this list. Beyond sushi, it’s a delicious ingredient in brothy soups, where it reconstitutes to add a noodle-like quality, slightly smoky flavor and beneficial minerals, including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, vanadium and zinc.

A study in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition linked the longevity of Okinawan residents to eating seaweed, a staple of macrobiotic diets. New York City culinary instructor and cookbook author Hiroko Shimbo prefers dried wakame seaweed, readily available in the U.S.

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Practices. Shimbo grew up in Tokyo, Japan, where her mother helped her surgeon father’s patients by preparing foods that helped them recover quickly. Shimbo believes wholeheartedly in Ishoku-dogen, a Japanese concept often translated as, “Food is medicine.”

Shimbo says, “I eat fairly well, treating food as blessings from nature that keep me healthy and energetic. I do not often indulge in expensive, rich foods.” She prefers eating foods in season and small portions, listening to what her body craves. When feeling the need for minerals and vitamins, she makes a brothy soup with just a little dried wakame, which reconstitutes to four times its dried volume.

A second practice supporting healthy well-being is hara hachi bu, or “Eat until your stomach is 80 percent full.” It requires self-discipline to eat slowly and decline more food. But this restraint supports a widely accepted fact that “It takes about 20 minutes for the brain to receive the message that the stomach is full. If we eat slowly, we get the message at the right time, even if we want a few more bites. If we eat too quickly, by the time our brain sends the message, we have probably eaten too much,” says Shimbo.

One Great Dish: Japanese soups offer nutrition and flavor in a bowl. Shimbo’s Eata-Lot Wakame Sea Vegetable Soup in her cookbook The Japanese Kitchen: 250 Recipes in a Traditional Spirit can be made with chicken or vegetable broth. Other healthy ingredients like sesame oil, fresh ginger, scallions and garlic boost its health benefits.

South Indian

Ingredients. South India—including the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana—offers many plant-based dishes that feature coconut, rice and spices such as turmeric, known for decreasing inflammation, according to the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Varieties of dried split peas called dal [dal is singular and plural] are used in vegetable curries and ground to make the gluten-free savory crepes known as dosa or puffy white idlis for a snack or breakfast.

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South India native and current Minneapolis resident Raghavan Iyer, teacher, consultant and author of many cookbooks, including 660 Curries, says, “One technique that gives vegetable dishes a lift is dry-frying or toasting whole spices. It adds complexity and nuttiness.” Simply heat a cast iron skillet, add the whole spices and dry fry until spicy aromas arise; then add them to a dish.

Practice. South Indian meals usually comprise many small, highly flavored, colorful, plant-based dishes served with rice. They yield a pleasant aroma and sensation of fullness without overdoing it, says Iyer.

One Great Dish: A vegetable/legume curry such as tamata chana dal, or smoky yellow split peas is simple to make. Iyer cooks dried, yellow, split peas with potatoes and turmeric, then dry-fries dried chilis and spices, and purées them in a blender for a no-fat, vegan and gluten-free dish. In Iyer’s view, “The epitome of comfort food is a bowl of dal and rice.”

Garden-to-Table Italian

Ingredients. There’s American-Italian, as in pizza with pepperoni and double cheese, and

then there’s real Italian dishes dating back to the Etruscans. Healthy Italian starts with the love of growing things. Whatever grows in the garden is best, served simply with extra virgin olive oil; a recent Temple University study found it preserves memory and wards off Alzheimer’s.

Eugenia Giobbi Bone, co-author of Italian Family Dining: Recipes, Menus, and Memories of Meals with a Great American Food Family, says, “My palate was formed with the flavors of homegrown foods. Cooking in central Italy is all about bringing out the flavor of a few very fresh, well-grown ingredients.

That means primarily seasonal eating, with lots of vegetables and little meat in summer, the opposite in winter. There isn’t a lot of fuss to the culinary style, which instead depends on interesting, but simple combinations of foods and techniques.”

Practice. Italian families’ view of healthful garden-to-table includes the exercise attained from gardening. “We have a good work ethic in our family,” remarks Bone, who lives in New York City and Crawford, Colorado. “We are of the mentality that physical work is satisfying, even when it is hard.”

From her father’s family, Bone has learned to break a meal into small courses and to eat heavier during the day and lighter at night because this helps maintain a healthy weight, according to many studies including one published in the UK journal Diabetologia.

One Great Dish: Dress up pasta with a seasonal vegetable sauce, such as caponata, an eggplant and tomato mixture, or include primavera via spring vegetables and basil, or arrabbiata, featuring tomatoes and red pepper flakes.

Lebanese

Ingredients. “So much about Lebanese cuisine is ‘on trend’ with our tart and sour flavors from lemon, sumac and pomegranate molasses, a wide array of vegetarian and vegan dishes, plus a tradition of pickling, called mouneh, and yogurt and cheese-making,” says food blogger Maureen Abood, author of Rose Water & Orange Blossoms: Fresh and Classic Recipes from My Lebanese Kitchen.

“Lebanese cuisine is extraordinarily healthy, fitting squarely into the Mediterranean diet.” Abood lives in East Lansing, Michigan, where she loves to use summer

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Ingredients. Vietnamese cooking emphasizes fresh herbs and leafy greens, green papaya, seafood, rice and condiments. A study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that green or unripe papaya contains more healthy carotenoids (lutein, beta-carotene and lycopene) than tomatoes or carrots.

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This family-owned restaurant has been serving customers since 2012 and has been ranked at the top of Trip Advisor, Urbanspoon, Google and Yelp’s lists for best Indian Cuisine. Customers enjoy the casual ambiance and warm hospitality provided by the friendly staff. The menu offers many vegetarian options and in addition to dining at the restaurants, orders can be placed for takeout and delivery.

“Our goal is to satisfy our guests with excellent service and fresh and healthy food,” says owner Salam Singh Lama. “We want everyone to enjoy delicious and authentic Nepali and Indian dishes in our homely environment.”

For more information and coupon, see ad, opposite page. namese cooking is steaming or simmering, using less fat. It also encourages communal eating, with each diner dipping an ingredient into a cooking pot. Cooked foods are accompanied by fresh salad greens, including herbs served as whole leaves.

One Great Dish: Vietnamese hot pot is a favorite of Andrea Nguyen, whose Vietnamese family emigrated to California.

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cherries and berries in her Lebanese-inspired dishes. According to Abood, another reason why Lebanese food is so popular is that Lebanese immigrants to the U.S. now outnumber the native population of their mother country.

Practice. Gathering to share food is a hallmark of Lebanese hospitality. “The Lebanese style of eating includes maza; many small shared plates of remarkable variety,” says Abood. “Food as medicine” is also a Lebanese practice, according to a study in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

One Great Dish: “Many of my favorite Lebanese dishes are plant-based,” says Abood.

“We love to stuff everything from cabbage to summer squash to grape leaves with vegetarian fillings, and cook them in a garlic or tomato broth. Every week, we make and eat mujaddara, a lentil and rice or bulgur pilaf with deeply caramelized onions.” Pair with any Lebanese salad, such as one she makes with sweet cherries and walnuts for “a perfectly healthy and crazy-delicious meal.”

blogs about food at VietWorldKitchen.com and now lives near San Francisco, California. “This is a slow, cook-it-yourself kind of meal. Set it up, relax with some organic wine or beer and enjoy. Flavors develop and the hot pot transforms as you eat,” she says.

“At the end, you’ll slurp up the remaining broth and noodles.” See Tinyurl.com/VietChineseHotPotRecipe.

French Bonus: While croissants and triple-crème brie might not seem part of an ideal diet, rediscover two healthy practices from the French: Eat less and eat together.

Ongoing studies at Cornell University show that we eat less if offered less. When researcher Paul Rozin, Ph.D., a psychology professor with the University of Pennsylvania, compared portions in Paris, France, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Philly portions were 25 percent larger. It’s also reflected in the two countries’ cookbook recipes.

Rozin further found that French diners spent more time eating those smaller portions—perhaps explaining the French paradox: Most French eat rich foods and drink wine, yet don’t get fat.

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sprains, wounds and skin and eye infections,” she says.

A study published in Oncogene concluded that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) was a more potent anti-inflammatory agent than aspirin or ibuprofen. Try adding a little turmeric and ground black pepper to soups, salads and sauces.

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SPICE UP HEALTHY COOKING Six Seasonings with Surprising Payoffs

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pices add a punch of extra flavor to our favorite dishes, but they also possess proven health and wellness properties.

From regulating blood sugar to reducing inflammation to helping control appetite, behold the magnificent six.

Garlic (Allium sativum)

“There’s a lot of evidence that suggests garlic supports heart health,” says Rosalee de la Forêt, a clinical herbalist and author of Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal. A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition tracked the blood pressure of 79 patients with uncontrolled hypertension and found that the mean systolic blood pressure of those consuming two 240-milligram capsules of aged garlic extract a day for 12 20

weeks significantly decreased compared to those taking one capsule or a placebo.

“Garlic may also reduce the duration and severity of colds and flu when taken at the onset of symptoms and each day afterwards,” says de la Forêt, citing a study published in Clinical Nutrition. “I mince a clove and mix it with honey to make it easier to swallow.”

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Dr. Lipi Roy, a clinical assistant professor at the New York University School of Medicine and blogger at SpicesForLifemd.com, considers turmeric the golden spice of life. “In addition to its role in Indian and Asian cuisine, turmeric is used in traditional Indian medicine to treat common ailments like stomach upset, ulcers, flatulence, arthritis,

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Used in India for 4,000 years, black pepper may be the most popular spice of our era. “Black pepper can increase the amount of nutrients your body absorbs from other food and spices,” says de la Forêt.

A study published in Plant Medica concluded that subjects consuming a small amount (20 milligrams) of an extract of black pepper showed an increase of retained curcumin in their bodies. For maximum benefits, grind whole peppercorns directly onto food at mealtime.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum verum)

“One of cinnamon’s super powers is that it may help regulate blood glucose in patients with Type 2 diabetes,” Roy says. In a study published in Diabetic Medicine, subjects taking two grams of cinnamon daily for 12 weeks exhibited much better blood sugar control. Roy suggests sprinkling it on oatmeal, apples, pumpkin pie and brownies.

Roast chicken flavored with cinnamon and other spices is another treat.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

“Ginger is a rhizome people have traditionally used medicinally to help with digestive issues, including upset stomachs and nausea,” says Karen Kennedy, of Concord, Ohio, a horticulturist and educator at the Herb Society of America.

In a study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, researchers concluded that gastric emptying and relief was more rapid after subjects with frequent or severe stomach upsets ingested 1.2 grams of ginger.

Herbs are not spices although the term spice is sometimes used to encompass them all.

An herb is the leaf of a plant when used in cooking.

Spices can be buds, bark, roots,berries, seeds or any other part of a plant, and are often dried. ~McCormick Science Institute

Ginger is also linked to increased circulation and reduced inflammation. A study published in Phytotherapy Research noted that this spice also worked in alleviating migraines equal to the pharmaceutical sumatriptan (Imitrex). According to a study in the journal Arthritis, it’s an effective tool in the battle against rheumatoid arthritis.

Ginger adds a zing of healthy flavor to hot teas and stir-fried veggies such as broccoli, green beans, carrots or mushrooms.

Paprika (Capsicum annuum)

A common spice added to Hungarian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish and Indian cuisine, paprika is rich in natural carotenoids (the orangey pigment in many plants with antioxidant power) and capsaicin, both of which may decrease mortality from chronic illnesses.

Another benefit of this capsaicincontaining spice is its ability to control appetite. In research published in the journal Physiology and Behavior, participants that consumed red pepper spice had a slightly higher core temperature and energy expenditure after a meal than the control group.

The study further suggested that those that consumed capsaicin-containing spices like paprika ate fewer calories per day and had less interest in food.

“Paprika is a great salt alternative, too,” says Roy. “Too often, people think they are craving salt, but they aren’t. They are craving flavor, and paprika gives a nice kick to chili, salad, grilled cheese and so many other foods.”

Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer in Northwest Georgia (AmberNagle.com).

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“Turmeric is in the forefront of alternative nutrition today and now we have access to the freshest turmeric grown in local soils,” says Galas, who utilizes yoga, Ayurveda, massage and meditation to assist clients with goals to enhance their lives.

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Cayenne peppers contain capsaicin (which may have cancer-fighting powers) and beta carotene, making the spice a good source of antioxidants top: Cindi Galas with turmeric; and immune boosters. bottom: golden shots “I continue to study how life is interconnected and how nature, when in balance, creates health,” Galas says. “I believe that nature’s gift of health is a state of mind in a balanced body.”

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the potatoes are cooked, 20 to 25 minutes.

While the peas and potatoes cook, preheat a small skillet over medium-high heat.

Once the pan feels hot (a palm held close to the bottom usually feels the heat within 2 to 4 minutes), sprinkle in the chiles, coriander and cumin.

Toast the spices, shaking the pan very frequently, until the chiles blacken and smell smoky-hot and the seeds turn reddish brown and smell strongly aromatic (nutty with citrus undertones), 1 to 2 minutes.

Smoky Yellow Split Peas (Tamatar Chana Dal)

Transfer this spice blend to a blender jar and plunk in the tomato. Purée, scraping the insides of the jar as needed, to make a smooth, reddish brown paste with a smoky aroma.

This vegan and gluten-free recipe traces its roots to Southeast India, where roasting spices to yield nutty-hot flavors creates a layered experience.

Once the peas are cooked, scrape the spicy, well-seasoned tomato paste into the pan.

Stir in the cilantro and salt.

Yields: 6 cups

1 cup yellow split peas 1 lb potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes ¼ tsp ground turmeric 2 to 4 dried red cayenne chiles (like chile de arbol), stems discarded 1 Tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 medium-size tomato, cored and diced 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems 1½ tsp coarse kosher or sea salt

Measure the peas into a medium-size saucepan. Cover with water and rinse the grains by rubbing them in-between fingertips. Drain and repeat three to four times until the water, upon rinsing the peas, remains fairly clear.

Set the heat to medium-high and vigorously boil the dal, uncovered, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to mingle and the sauce to slightly thicken, 12 to 15 minutes. For a thicker sauce, mash some of the peas and potatoes with the back of a spoon. Serve warm.

Recipe courtesy of Raghavan Iyer (RaghavanIyer.com).

Measure and pour 4 cups of water into the pan and bring it to a boil over mediumhigh heat. When some foam arises, scoop it out and discard it.

Add the potatoes and turmeric to the peas, stirring once or twice. Lower the heat to medium-low and cover the pan. Stew the mélange, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender, but still firm-looking and 22

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Cherries with Parsley, Walnuts and Pomegranate Vinaigrette This salad combines fresh summer fruits from the U.S. and Lebanon. Pomegranate molasses is a bottled condiment available at Middle Eastern markets and specialized grocers.

Yields: 8 servings 1 qt sweet cherries, pitted and halved ⅓ cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped 2 tsp pomegranate molasses Juice of ½ lemon 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Pinch kosher salt In a decorative small salad bowl, combine the cherries, walnuts and parsley.

In a small prep bowl, whisk the pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, olive oil and salt until it emulsifies.

Dress the salad with the vinaigrette and serve immediately, or later, at room temperature.

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nutritionist Madeline Basler, of Long Island, New York. One of her go-to’s is her Earth Day Carrot Top Pesto (Tinyurl.com/CarrotTopPestoRecipe). Beet greens can be sautéed like spinach, in a little extra-virgin olive oil with garlic, as a veggie side.

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by Judith Fertig

hen Jacques Pépin was growing up in France during World War II, he watched his mother use every scrap of food to meet the family’s needs, and then send him to live with a farmer in summer so her growing son could eat fresh from the farm. Today, the internationally renowned PBS-TV chef and cookbook author carries these sensibilities forward at his home and studio in Madison, Connecticut.

“In Europe, and certainly in France, healthy food is much more expensive,” he says. “In America, a chef may have the person that washes dishes also prepare salads. With lettuce, he’ll cut off the whole top, cut out the heart and throw out the rest.”

U.S. restaurant kitchens mirror home kitchens, where the average family throws away a quarter of the food they buy, wasting an average of $2,200 a year. These scraps mean wasted food and money at home, plus misspent resources to grow and transport the food. According to a report by the National Resource Defense Council, “Getting food to our tables eats up 10 percent of the total U.S. energy budget, uses 50 percent of U.S. land and swallows 80 percent of the fresh water consumed in the United States.”

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To save money and also live better, here are just some of many easy ways to use up every bit of fresh produce we buy.

Asparagus Ends

Self-described “frugal foodie” Diana Johnson, of Auburn, Washington, never lets asparagus ends go to waste. With the help of a blender, she turns them into a creamy asparagus soup—minus t h e c re a m — t h at h e r f a m i l y l ov e s (Tinyurl.com/AsparagusSoupTips).

Broccoli, Swiss Chard and Spinach Stems

Thrifty cooks know the magic of quick pickles. Recycle the brine from pickles and pack thinly cut stems of broccoli, Swiss chard and mature spinach into the jar until covered with the brine, then seal and refrigerate. In a few days, these quick pickles will be ready for snacking and sandwiches.

Carrot and Beet Tops

Very fine carrot tops can be used like parsley.

With a food processor or high-speed blender, transform them into a favorite pesto or salsa verde recipe, suggests Registered Dietitian and

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Fruit Snippets Stray grapes, a half-finished peach, overripe bananas, wrinkly berries and the core of a pineapple can all go in the freezer, and then into a smoothie.

Leftover Wine Freeze what’s left in the bottle in ice cube trays, suggests Anisha Jhaveri, a film writer and wine lover in New York City. It can add flavor to soups and stews, sauces and desserts like wine-poached pears.

Lemon Peels The limonene in lemon peels is a natural cleaner and degreaser, says blogger Jill Nystul, of Salt Lake City, Utah. She makes her own Citrus Vinegar All-Purpose Cleanser by simply packing lemon peels in a jar and topping with vinegar. See how at Tinyurl.com/ HomemadeCitrusCleaners.

Vegetable Peels and Trimmings Instead of throwing out onion skins, carrot peels, celery leaves and tough leek stems, collect them in a freezer bag over time and store in the freezer. When enough has accumulated to fill a pot, make homemade vegetable stock, suggests Sonnet Lauberth, a certified holistic health coach, blogger and cookbook author in Seattle (InSonnetsKitchen.com/how-to-makeperfect-vegetable-stock-for).

At home, Pépin makes “fridge soup” once a week. “Whatever is left in the fridge— carrots, lettuce, a piece of leftover meat or whatever else I made the other day—goes into the soup,” says Pépin. “We finish it with some vermicelli or polenta or good bread.”

A delicious meal, shared with family and friends, makes frugality festive.

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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onathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (And What We Can Do About It), suggests many ways to curb this habit at, WastedFood.com.

Here are some suggestions from him and others:

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Shop smart. Plan meals for the week with a detailed shopping list, suggests Madeline Basler, a certified dietitian nutritionist in Long Island, New York.

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Save, transform and eat leftovers. “Eat down the fridge,” counsels Kim O’Donnell, a chef and cookbook author in Portland, Oregon. Turn leftovers into frittata, sandwich fillings, pasta sauces and soups. In this way, we’re not eating quite the same meal again.

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Store food in safe, sealable glass containers, so it’s easy to see.

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Treat expiration and sell-by dates as just guidelines.

There is wiggle room in both, advises Bloom.

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Donate extra pantry items to food banks and places that provide hot meals for those in need.

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Preserve the bounty of the garden. Learn how to make quick pickles, pasta sauces and foods to freeze.

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Join a food exchange.

Emily Paster, co-founder of Chicago Food Swap, helps farmers, foragers, home cooks, gardeners, bakers and canners trade or barter their produce and products.

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Go social. PDX Food Swap, in Portland, Oregon; BK Swappers, in Brooklyn, New York; and ATX Swappers, in Austin, Texas, combine food exchange events with a potluck.

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espite their small size, sprouts pack a nutritional wallop with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants and protein. Dogs, birds, horses and even cats enjoy the crunch, as well as the health benefits.

is the rule of thumb,” says Osborne.

She counsels against serving Fido onion, garlic, corn or mushroom sprouts.

Peas, sunflowers, radishes, alfalfa and clover are suggested; they are all tasty and easy to grow.

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Notorious for being picky eaters, cats might balk at sprouts being added to their regular diet. Rather than upsetting the status quo, grow sprouts like alfalfa or barley on a handy windowsill for grazing. “My cats prefer self-serve,” observes veterinarian Carol Osborne, owner of the Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic, in Ohio. “Now they leave my house plants alone.” Both cats and dogs may show improved gastric intestinal health as a result.

Dogs Dogs are more accepting of new content in their food bowl. “Add just a few sprouts so a dog gets used to the slightly bitter taste.

Once acclimated, one-eighth to one-quarter cup daily per 20 pounds of the pet’s weight

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“We encourage people to make their own sprouts.

It’s easy to get quality seeds for legumes or grains from Whole Foods, BobsRedMill.com or Nuts.com,” says Ann Brooks, president of the all-volunteer Phoenix Landing Foundation, in Asheville, North Carolina. They provide educational activities and facilitate adoption of birds, from parakeets to macaws. Sprouts from the store can be risky, because of bacteria, she cautions. “If not growing your own, the only one I recommend is the organic crunchy mix from SunnyCreekFarm.com. Be sure to get the freshest date possible.”

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“Several companies sell systems for large-scale g r o w i n g .”

The sprouts grow with matted roots in what is called a biscuit, weighing about 18 pounds.

Difficult to mix with other feed, the biscuits are fed separately, roots and all.

Instead of sprouting one kind of seed per jar, consider creating a mix.

“Because of sporadic drought conditions, the idea of growing your own fodder became more popular, thinking it might make forage supply more dependable and possibly cheaper after initial startup costs,” Thunes explains. “Owners have a sense of control over what the horse eats, there’s less reliance on a supplier and the seeds are less expensive than hay. Due to moisture and nutritional differences, you can’t swap sprouts and hay pound for pound.

It’s best to consult a veterinarian or nutritionist.” Sprouts contain a lot of moisture and have an inverted calcium phosphorus ratio that has to be accounted for she says.

Horses enjoy barley, sunflower and flax sprouts for variety. The high moisture content may help reduce the risk of intestinal impaction and resulting colic.

Good for All “Sprouts are a healthy form of nutrition and a hip way for both pets and people to enjoy greens,” says Osborne. “They’re a great go-to powerhouse of nutrition, often more nutritious than the adult plant.”

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To maximize results, strategically order the exercises to work different muscles each time, allowing one set of muscles to rest while working another. This is the basis for a 10-step workout that Franklin Antoian, an American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer and founder of iBodyFit, created for SilverSneakers.

The steps can be part of a regular routine or done on their own three times a week every other day, gradually working up to five days a week. Needed equipment includes a chair, light dumbbells (or filled water bottles or food cans), a yoga block (or small soft ball or pillow) and a watch or timer.

Given extra time, warm up by walking in place for five minutes, and then perform each exercise in order for one minute, doing as many reps as possible. Try not to rest between exercises. If a full minute feels too challenging, start with 45 seconds of exercise and 15 seconds of rest.

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WALL PUSHUPS. Stand at arm’s length away from a wall with feet hip-width apart. Place palms shoulder-width apart on the wall. Bend elbows and lower the upper body toward the wall, keeping the core tight and straight. Pause, and then press back to the starting position and repeat. Continue for one minute. Make it harder by taking a step back from the wall, pushing out from a kneeling position.

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Hold the end of one dumbbell with both hands. Position arms so elbows are pointing up, with upper arms by the ears and the dumbbell behind the head. The neck is aligned with the back; with shoulders down and back. Keeping upper arms still, straighten the elbows until the dumbbell is

overhead. Pause, and then slowly lower and repeat. Continue for one minute. Make it easier by sitting in a chair.

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ver since skin cancer scares penetrated the national psyche in the mid-1980s, Americans have been conditioned to cover up and slather on sunscreen when we leave the house. Now experts say we haven’t been doing ourselves a favor, even when strictly using all-natural formulas. We’ve been blocking the sun’s life-giving rays, essential for the body’s production of vitamin D, and possibly prompting a host of health problems.

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“Ninety percent of the vitamin D we get comes from the sun, and exposing arms and legs for a few minutes a day is enough for most people with no risk of skin cancer,” says Registered Nurse Sue Penckofer, Ph.D., a professor in the School of Nursing at Chicago’s Loyola University. She’s the lead researcher for the Sunshine 2 Study, a clinical trial investigating the vitamin’s vital role in relieving depression.

“Every tissue and cell of your body requires vitamin D to function properly,” says Michael Holick, Ph.D., a medical doctor who has pioneered vitamin D research at the

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Boston University Medical Center. A 40-year professor at the Boston University School of Medicine, he’s a fervent advocate of sensible sun exposure.

“Vitamin D is actually a hormone, essential for bone and muscle health. It plays a significant role in reducing the risk of infectious diseases, including cardiovascular problems and certain cancers, contributes to brain function and memory, and elevates mood, all while reducing early mortality,” explains Holick, author of The Vitamin D Solution: A 3-Step Strategy to Cure Our Most Common Health Problem. Yet, he says, about half of all Americans are among the 1 billion people worldwide that are vitamin D deficient.

Published vitamin D research in the U.S. National Library of Medicine turns up 74,486 studies and citations dating back to 1922, with nearly half done in the past 10 years; 478 of the total were authored or co-authored by Holick or cited his research. His work confirms that sensible sun exposure and supplementing with natural vitamin D3 brings vitamin D levels to the optimal 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml). New research from the University

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~University of Sydney Adolescent and Eye Study of 2,000 children of Surrey, in the UK, found D3 twice as effective in raising vitamin D levels as D2, which is often synthetically produced.

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“It’s interesting that the right sun exposure will correct D deficiency rapidly, but won’t create an excess. Our bodies stop producing the hormone vitamin D once we have enough,” says Dr. Robert Thompson, an obstetrician, gynecologist and nutrition specialist in Anchorage, Alaska, and author of The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know.

Bare Minimum Holick, who differentiates between unhealthy tanning and healthy sun exposure, recommends exposing arms and legs to noonday sun for five to 10 minutes three times a week for most people. He adds, “Everyone needs 1,500 to 2,000 international units of vitamin D3 [supplements] a day year-round, and obese people need two to three times that much, because their ability to manufacture vitamin D is impaired.”

Penckofer’s research confirms that fair-skinned people absorb the sun’s rays easily and quickly, while darker-skinned people have a natural sunblock, so they need much longer sun exposure to absorb the UVB rays that trigger the production of vitamin D. She remarks that inadequate vitamin D is a possible explanation for the greater risk of high blood pressure observed in African-Americans.

Holick contends that anyone living north of Atlanta, Georgia, cannot get enough winter sun exposure to maintain optimal vitamin D levels. “While vitamin D can be stored in the body for up to two months, a winter-induced deficiency is a convincing explanation for the seasonal affective disorder that strikes many in northern states in January, just two months after the weather turns too cold to get sufficient sun exposure,” explains Penckofer.

“In Alaska, we eat lots of fatty fish and take D supplements in winter. We know there’s no chance we’re getting the D we need from the sun, even when we’re sunbathing in negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit temperatures,” quips Thompson.

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e are all born with magic, but somewhere along the way, life tends to stomp it out of us.

When we are living in our magic, we become curious, passionate and energetic. We thrive.

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LIVE WITH EARTH’S CYCLES Our planet teaches by example how to live in harmony with the seasons. Rest in the winter, awake to new beginnings in spring and rejoice in summer’s bounty. Give extra thanks in autumn. Live by and with the land, and watch how goodness magically blooms into being.

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EXERCISE INTUITION Trusting in our intuition is generally discouraged from a young age. We’re taught to ignore it in favor of logic, following social scripts and displaying expected behaviors.

We’re told whom to look to for answers, definitions of right and wrong and true and false, and that grown-ups always know best.

A powerful way to counteract this conditioning is to come to trust ourselves.

Intuition is like a muscle—the more we use it, the more powerful it becomes. The spiritual “still small voice” won’t lead us astray.

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COMMUNE Speaking our truth is transformative. To be heard, validated and supported is a powerful catalyst of personal growth and supports

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CELEBRATE Spend time thinking about what it is that comprises the essence of oneself and celebrate it—that is where magic lives.

Often, the qualities that carry our magic may have been put down. Sensitivity can be considered weakness. Determination might be termed stubbornness. But if we unabashedly love and celebrate these qualities in ourself, we begin to re-conceptualize them as sources of strength and power, and magic seeps through.

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STOP ACCEPTING THE MUNDANE Let go of anything that does more to limit rather than propel progress. Review media habits, relationships, jobs and character traits, and be ruthless in pruning what needs to go.

Try to interact only with people, activities and things that produce glowing feelings of inspiration, fulfillment and buzzing vitality. Assess habits honestly and choose meaningful substance over comfort, ease and familiarity.

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Sterling Yoga 30-Day Spring Challenge – Commit to your yoga practice for 30 days and see what happens. Take 30 classes from March 1-30 and experience greater strength, improved flexibility and more inner peace. Complete the challenge for a chance to win prizes! $30 intro for 30 days.

Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness, 2540 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-471-5775. Info@SHYWMobile. com. SHYWMobile.com.

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

Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. Brief speaker at 6pm at most meetings. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Food from Sunflower Cafe and produce from local farmers. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251279-7517. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com.

Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 15

AHA Reiki Certification Training – ​Offered in March and September. Upon completion, which begins with the Level I Usui Ryoho Reiki training, participants can perform self-treatments and practice professionally. Each of the three levels may be purchased individually, and for continuing education. For more details or application, please email. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Heart of Yoga Immersion – Mar 15-18. This deeply transformational immersion will offer practical tools to incorporate the authentic and classical perspectives of yogic philosophies into your every day life, practice and teaching. Learn to move, breathe and meditate during this immersion. Above and Beyond Hot Yoga, 878 Hillcrest Rd, Ste. C, Mobile, AL. 251-639-9030.

Shoshana@ABHotYoga.com. ABHotYoga.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6 Restore: Soul Care – 6:45-7:45pm. Mar 6, 13, 20.

The Soul Care series is for anyone experiencing stress, overwhelm or just too much “busyness” and not enough down time. Class is a combination of yoga, mindfulness, reiki and aromatherapy. $22.

Led by Emily Sommerville, E-RYT200, YACEP, CHC. Soul Shine Yoga, 103 B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 9 Sunset Yoga for Charity – 5-6pm. Kick off the 10th annual Sunset Yoga season. A different teacher for a different charity every 2nd and 4th Friday, March thru October. Start time depending on sunset time.

Bring your mat, your donation and a friend. The Bluff (1 Beach Rd), Fairhope, AL. Rain site: Thrive Yoga and Massage, 21180 Hwy 181. 251-929-4020.

Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com. ThriveFairhope.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 Know Your Knee Alignment Knee Therapy – 9:30-11:30am. Learn passive and active ways to create more stability for safer movement and more space to decompress the knee joint. $35. Thrive Yoga and Massage, 21180 Alabama 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 16 Iyengar Masterclass with Paula Weithman – 5:457:45pm. Gain practical skills & receive helpful adjustments to inspire yourself - build confidence through your practice. Includes standing poses, forward bends, inversions, & both open & closed twists. Each category will include modifications for your body. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 Iyengar Workshops with Paula Weithman – 8am12pm. This enlightening and uplifting workshop series provides clear Iyengar alignment principles. First, Building Endurance with Awareness: a practice of standing poses that lead to backbends. Then, a Philosophy Study: Restorative Poses with breath work. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 Buti Like it’s 1985 – 5:30-6:30pm. Help celebrate our Buti-Queen Amber’s birthday with a special 80’s themed class. Wear your best 80’s inspired fitness gear for a chance to win a free class! Class size is limited to 16. Sign up--> bit.ly/2CbblVd. Bring mat and water. $5. Soul Shine Yoga, 103 B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Summer Camp and Healthy Kids Expo – 10am1pm. Hosted by Eastern Shore Parents Magazine and Mobile Bay Parents Magazine. Exploreum admission is free during the expo. Learn about summer camp options and enjoy live animals, face painting, balloon animals and demos. First 200 to arrive get goodie bags. To become a vendor and for more info: 251-929-2099. Lynn@EasternShoreParents.com.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 Green Drinks Mobile – 5-7pm. 3rd Wed. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with likeminded folks and monthly speaker at most meetings.

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.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 22

markyourcalendar Women Explore & Celebrate Feminine Consciousness Join the Gulf Coast Grandmothers, a collective of women of all ages, faiths and spiritual practices, as we welcome the Sacred Feminine into our Annual Grandmothers Gathering. Connect with other women in daily circles, workshops, meditation, music and healing arts.

March 22-25 Camp Beckwith, Fairhope, AL 251-945-1295 • MsParis98@gmail.com GulfCoastGrandmothers.com Reflex-OIL-ogy of the Skeletal System – 8am-5pm.

In this class you will be able to experiment for yourself and examine the effectiveness of incorporating Essential Oils into the body through Reflex-Oil-ogy to help relieve back pain and balance the body naturally. 8 CEUs NCBTMB. Private residence: 919 Brookwood Dr, Tallahassee, FL. 850-380-4943.

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Blending with Essential Oils – 6:45-8:45pm. Join us for an evening of hands-on fun as we learn how to use science to blend oils. Tips to use less oils and make powerful combinations to support multiple body systems in one blend. Bring your oils! Presenters Chrissy Smith and Andrea Necaise. Prodisee Pantry, 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Blue Boy Herb Festival – Mar 24-25. A semiannual herb festival with local herbalist extraordinaire Darrell Martin. Carriere, MS. 1-800-798-9951.

Blue.Boy@datastar.net. BlueBoyHerbs.com.

Yoga Therapy Workshop: Moving Pain Patterns – 9:30-11:30am. Sybil Nance, ERYT-200, C-IAYT explains how pain is often not where the problem is while guiding participants in slow, steady movements. Her experience working in a rehabrecover-rebuild capacity will lead you to health and well-being. $40/$35 early bird. Details/registration: 541-490-6082. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25 A Healer’s Odyssey – 10:30-11:40am. Wellness and spiritual healing event. Dr. Saul Shaye will share how God awakened him through dreams and inner guidance. Join us for Sunday service and afternoon lecture to follow. Unity Church of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. 808-256-3177. Admin@ UnityGulfport.com. UnityGulfport.com.

Wellness Lecture and Spiritual Healing – 1-4pm.

Renowned healer Dr. Saul Shaye (SaulShaye.com) will share how God awakened him to miracles and how you can attain high levels of awareness & create your own miracles. Suggested love offering $25. Unity Church of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. 808-256-3177. Admin@UnityGulfport.com.

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Low Flow Aerial Yoga with Gabi – 1pm. Aerial flow where the aerial hammock is only 8 in off the ground.

Classes focus on the benefits of deep stretches and relaxation. $15. Kudzu Aerial, 265 Young St, Fairhope, AL. Kudzu@kudzuaerial.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 27 Essential Oils for Massage Therapy – 8:30am4:30pm. Two day workshop with Mary Frost. Learn techniques and valuable instruction on using essential oils for massage therapy and body healing. Fee to be announced. Lecture Hall, Unity Church of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. 808-256-3177.

Admin@UnityGulfport.com. UnityGulfport.com.

plan ahead savethedate Spirit of the Owl Healing 90-120 min Shamanic Healing Sessions ($115); Community Fire Ceremony (free); 2 hr Power Animal Retrieval Workshop ($40); All Day Sacred Healing Journey Workshop ($175).

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MONDAY, APRIL 2 AHA Massage Therapy School – Enrollment is open for the state-licensed (#2253), ​650-hour program. E ​ mphasizes hands-on techniques and practice, specialty techniques, fundamental sciences, student clinic and outreach practicum. AHA currently has a 100% pass rate for students taking licensure exam.

For more details or application, please email. Night classes start April 2. Alabama Healing Arts. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@ gmail.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Make a Difference, One Article at a Time – 11:30am-12:30pm. Learn what it’s like to be a Natural Awakenings publisher. Meaningful, home-based business opportunity; no previous publishing experience required; extensive training and ongoing support provided. Free. Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness, 2540 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-990-9552. HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10 Green Drinks Earth Day Celebration – 5-7pm.

Celebrate Earth Day at Green Drinks! Live music, vendors, food. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251-279-7517. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook.com/ MobileBayGreenDrinks.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Autism Resource Fair – 9am-1pm. American Autism & Rehabilitation Center and the John 9:3 Foundation are hosting this event that will be a blast for all ages. Inflatables, food trucks, music, games, raffles, a short lap for autism, autism resource booths and much more. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities available. Daphne Fire Department, 25250 Bailey Yelding Jr Dr, Daphne, AL. 251-210-1632.

AmericanAutismCenter.com (click on “News”).

Earth Day Mobile Bay – 10am. Alabama’s largest Earth Day celebration. Free. Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope. EarthDayMobileBay.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 12 Quantum-Touch Level One – 9:30am-5:30pm, May 12-13. QTL1 with Julie E Brent. More at QuantumTouch.com. You will learn to work with Life Force energy on a sub-atomic level using intention attention and breathing. No experience needed, anyone can learn. $480 at door or $400 if 3 wk in advance. Fairhope, AL. 251-202-7277.

AskJulieEBrent@gmail.com. JulieEBrent.com/ schedule-of-events.

SATURDAY, MAY 26

savethedate Meet & Greet for Traditional Naturopath Course Registration open for the 2018 TN and Holistic Health Practitioner course. $100 deposit holds your space. Class meets one Saturday per month for 12 months starting in May, with 24/7 online access to the class.

10am-1pm, May 26 Southern Institute of Natural Health Ocean Springs, MS 228-257-1946 • Betty.OBrian@gmail.com SouthernInstituteOfNaturalHealth.com IridologyAcademy.org

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classifieds Fee for classified listings is $1 per word. Volunteer opportunities are listed for free as space is available.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Annual Grandman Triathlon – 7am. Racers jump off the Fairhope pier into the open waters of Mobile Bay and swim 1/3 of a mile alongside the Fairhope Pier, then bike 18 mi throughout the city of Fairhope across grueling hills and finish the race sprinting a 5k alongside Mobile Bay. Benefitting Mobile Baykeeper. Fairhope, AL. Register: Grandman.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Iridology Certification Classes – Jun 22-24.

In person and online. Certification through the International Iridology Practitioners association. Ocean Springs, MS.Contact and details: IridologyAcademy.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 AHA Yoga Teacher Training – Enrollment is open for t​he 200-, 300-, & 500-hour yoga teacher trainings.

A​vailable for aspiring teachers or personal development. Iyengar-style instruction emphasizes the use of props to ensure safety & alignment. Graduates are eligible to become registered with Yoga Alliance.

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

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FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY– OsteoStrong is looking for motivated, healthconscious individuals to open new franchises in Alabama. Our proven system for success offers an exceptional business opportunity.

More info: 251-210-6955; OsteoStrong.me.

SERVICES GREEN SWEEPS GREEN CLEANING SERVICE – Reliable, efficient and detailoriented cleaning service with eco-friendly products. Text/Call 703-216-1875. Winkel.

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MEDIUM~INTUITIVE~PSYCHIC – Marie Bates Curry offers intuitive guidance and spiritual connections. Individual and Group Readings. By appointment only: 251-300-7261.

FRIDAY, JULY 20 An Evening of Spirit with James Van Praagh – 7:30pm. World renowned psychic medium and NY Times #1 Best Selling Author, will be live at Skopelos at New World Landing to assist you on your spiritual journey and deliver detailed messages of love, comfort and encouragement from loved ones on the other side. This will be a sell-out event. 600 S Palafox St, Pensacola, FL. 850-941-4321. NewHorizonsExpo.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPS AZALEA CITY CAT COALITION – Volunteers needed in any capacity. Contact Susan Young: 251-648-7582. SusanYoung@ AzaleaCityCats.org.

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Center for Spiritual Living Service – 10am. Make every step, every choice, every word, a conscious one. Center for Spiritual Living, 1230 Montlimar, Mobile, AL. 251-343-0777. CenterForSpiritualLivingMobile.org.

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. Pastor@OpenTableUCC.org.

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

Sunday Service at Unity Church of Gulfport – 10:30-11:45am. Join us for a spiritual message given by Rev. Judy Voght. Let her inspire your week ahead with uplifting, positive messages from the heart. Join us every third Sunday, after service, for fellowship potluck. Unity Church of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. 228-871-7004.

JanBixler@gmail.com. UnityGulfport.com.

Unity Sunday Service and Celebration – 10:30am. Weekly service welcomes people of all races, cultures, lifestyles and creeds. Services followed by cake and coffee for birthdays on 1st Sundays, eating out together 2nd Sundays, potluck and fellowship 3rd Sundays, healing circle/pet blessing 4th Sundays, Q&A and eat out 5th Sundays. Unity on the Eastern Shore, 22979 US Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL. 251-990-8934. UnityOnTheEasternShore.org.

Unity Church of Mobile Sunday Service – 11am.

Unity offers a positive path for spiritual living. Join us on Sundays for a peace-filled experience, and joyous fellowship, with uplifting messages and music, and centering meditations 5859 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-285-3440. UnityOfMobileAL@ gmail.com. Facebook.com/unityofmobile.

Baha’i’s of Fairhope Diversity Devotions – 3-5pm. Every 4th Sunday. Join us in the coming together of people from diverse religions and backgrounds to celebrate our unity and strengthen the spiritual health of the community. Refreshments served immediately following the shared devotional program. 81 Magnolia Ave, Fairhope, AL. BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com.

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monday Kick Start Monday at Rootz – Start the week off healthy with $1 off Kick Starts—nutrient-dense and delicious healing soups. These convenient grab-and-go meals are made with local, sustainable ingredients. Rootz, 209 A S Section, Fairhope, AL. 251-270-7120. EatRootz.com.

Hot Power Yoga – 8am. Mon-Fri. A faster paced power vinyasa flow builds strength, increases flexibility, strengthens your core and transforms your body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. Heated. $15 drop in; packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Chair of Floor Restore & Yoga Nidra Sleep – 9:30-10:30am. This combination class takes you through gentle morning stretches to calm the body for Yoga Nidra, a lying meditative sleep that lasts 30-45 mins. It is known for balancing the nervous system and brain waves, as well as many other benefits. Thrive Yoga and Massage, 21180 Alabama 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ ThriveFairhope.com. ThriveFairhope.com.

Gold 90 Original Hot Yoga 26/2 – 9:30-11am. Mon & Wed. Original 26/2 sequence strengthens and tones, while working all systems of the body. Improve cardiovascular function and mental stillness through managing breath and mind. Beginners to advanced.

Heated. $30 intro for 30 days. Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness, 2540 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-4715775. Info@SHYWMobile.com. SHYWMobile.com.

Group Reformer with Adrienne – 12-1pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Adrienne during your day for a Pilates group reformer class.

Stand taller, get toned, and be both leaner and stronger. Also Wednesdays at noon - please log onto the website to make reservations. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Gentle Yoga with Dana – 4:15-5:15pm. Join Dana for a calming gentle yoga class to ease your stress and both soothe and quiet your mind. Find bliss in the land of “ahhhs” and experience the joy. Leave feeling on top of the world! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

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.

Responsible Parenting Class – 6-8pm. Free course for parents, together or separate, that covers co-parenting issues, positive parenting methods, money management and economic stability. Open to parents of children 18 and under. Also taught on Wednesday mornings. Family Center Baldwin County, 22671 Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale, AL. 251-947-4700. BaldwinFamilies2@gmail.com.

FamilyCenterMobile.org.

tuesday 10% Off Facials – Tues & Thurs. Book your appointments at Wellness Spa of Ocean Springs on Tuesdays and Thursdays and receive 10% off of any facial treatment or microdermabrasion when you mention this listing. Excludes any other offers, coupons or specials. 2900 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS. 228-209-4090. WellnessSpaOS.com.

Sunrise Yoga with Linda Csazar – 6-7am. Tues & Thurs. The days are getting longer, so greet the sunrise with Linda Csaszar and take pleasure in some glorious morning yoga. Charge the body, ease stress and focus the mind as you begin the day. Find the joy in the movement! Also on Thurs w/Chris G. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104.

Synergyoga.net.

Iron Hour Vinyasa Flow with Weights – 8:159:15am. Tues & Thurs. Challenge balance and build core strength with this flow with light hand weights (provided). Warm-up stretches flow into sequences of curls, squats, presses and ab work! Beginners to advanced. Heated. $30 intro for 30 days. Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness, 2540 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-471-5775. Info@SHYWMobile.com.

SHYWMobile.com.

Positive Parenting Classes – 9-11:30am. 8-week course focused on parenting techniques that work without using corporal punishment. Taught in our Baldwin County office as well as Mobile on Thursdays 9-11:30 am. The Family Center, 22671 Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale, AL. 251-947-4700. Kids101@ comcast.net. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

Qigong Tai Chi – 9-10:15am or 6:30-7:30pm.

Explore the gentle art of the moving meditation.

Includes a 15 min Intro to Meditation session. $10.

Beginner-friendly. Ashbury Hotel, 600 West 65 Service Rd S, Mobile, AL. 251-207-0007. Jude@ BlueWillowWellness.com. BlueWillowWellness.com.

La Leche League Mobile Bay Area – 10:30am.

Open to all women with an interest in learning about and supporting breastfeeding. Babies/children are welcome. Free. 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. 251-634-8055. AscensionFuneralGroup.com.

Farmers Market – 2-6pm, Tues. 9am-2pm, 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. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail.com.

CoastalAlabamaMarket.com.

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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. Brief speaker at 6pm at most meetings. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Food from Sunflower Cafe and produce from local farmers. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251279-7517. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com.

Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

TOPS – 5:30pm. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Open to anyone who wishes to lose weight.

We weigh in every Tues and then have a short program by one of our members. Try it for free.

Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church, Spanish Fort, AL. 251-625-6888.

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.

Book Study and Discussion Group – 6-8pm. Unity Church of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad, Gulfport, MS. 228-871-7004. Admin@UnityGulfport.com.

UnityGulfport.com.

Sierra Club Meeting – 6-8pm. 1st Tues. Public welcome. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort, AL. NEW! AHA Group Meditation – 6:45pm. Gentle intro provides both guided meditations and silent sits. Participants gradually work up to a 20-min sit in silence. Follows 5:45 yoga class each week.

Register: call/text 541-490-6082; 30-min karma donation, $5 suggested (2-for-1 on punch pass).

Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Introduction to Meditation – 7:45-8:30pm.

Perfect for beginners to explore types of meditation. Training and practice. $5 Ashbury Hotel, 600 W 65 Service Rd (Airport Bvld), Mobile, AL. 251-207-0007. Jude@BlueWillowWellness.com.

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wednesday 10% Off Waxing – Book your appointments at Wellness Spa of Ocean Springs on Wednesdays and receive 10% off of any waxing when you mention this listing. Excludes any other offers, coupons or specials. 2900 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS. 228-209-4090. WellnessSpaOS.com.

Wellness Wednesdays at Rootz – Enjoy 10% off all retail items including supplements every Wednesday at Rootz. This nutrition kitchen offers madefrom-scratch, meals-to-go using local, sustainable and healthy ingredients. Rootz, 209 A S Section, Fairhope, AL. 251-270-7120. EatRootz.com.

AHA AM Chair Yoga – 9:30am. This class utilizes the aid of a chair, when needed, to improve posture, muscle-tone, strength and flexibility. Call/text 251-753-2037 to register. $10/class; $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Qigong Tai Chi – 10am. Explore the gentle art of the moving meditation. Includes a 15 min Intro to Meditation session. $10. Beginner-friendly. Fowl River Community House, 5401 Fowl River Rd, Theodore, AL. 251-207-0007. Jude@BlueWillowWellness.com.

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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.

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.

Restorative Yoga with Rebecca – 4-5pm. Been a long few days? No stresses or worries! Allow Rebecca Dunbar McLeod Method to lead you down a relaxing path with some restorative yoga. Be supported by all the right props as the poses plus gravity gently melt away the anxieties of the week. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Green Drinks Mobile – 5-7pm. 3rd Wed. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with likeminded folks and monthly speaker at most meetings.

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.

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.

Mississippi Sierra Club Meeting – 6:30-8pm. Join Sierra club members for a lively and and informative meeting on all things environmental going on around us and to our community. Bring a dish to share, and your willingness to get involved. Unity Church of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. 808-256-3177.

Admin@UnityGulfport.com. UnityGulfport.com.

thursday 10% Off Facials – Tues & Thurs. Book your appointments at Wellness Spa of Ocean Springs on Tuesdays & Thursdays and receive 10% off of any facial treatment or microdermabrasion when you mention this listing. Excludes any other offers, coupons or specials. 2900 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS. 228-209-4090. WellnessSpaOS.com.

NEW! AHA Mindfulness Yoga – 9:30am. Includes mindful breath practice, slow-&-steady warming of spine and major joints, detailed instruction of standing pose alignment, and close with more advanced floor stretches and guided meditation.

All levels, props provided. Call/text 541-490-6082 to register. $10/class; $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

MELT Method Class – 12-1pm. MELT is a simple self-treatment that helps prevent pain, heal injury, and erase the negative effects of aging and active living. MELT is for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level, and can improve their longevity through self-treatment. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Market in the Park Springhill – 3-6pm. May 24-Jul 26. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Lavretta Park, Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-208-1550.

SpecialEventsMobile.org.

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.

friday FES Bike to School Days – Every first Friday. Grab your helmet and an adult and bike to school on first Fridays. It’s the fun way to travel! Participating students will receive a spoke bead for their bike at each event. Check Facebook for additional giveaways and themes. Fairhope Elementary School, Fairhope, AL. Facebook.com/BikeToSchoolFairhope.

Teacher Appreciation Day at Rootz – Show your teacher ID on Fridays for 20% off “family style” meals. Rootz is Fairhope’s nutrition kitchen offering made-from-scratch, meals-to-go using local, sustainable and healthy ingredients. Rootz, 209 A S Section, Fairhope, AL. 251-270-7120. EatRootz.com.

Friday Morning Serial – 8-9am. A weekly public gathering and networking event featuring a 10-15 min speaker and group discussion. Topics, speakers and attendees are from diverse backgrounds and provide specialized insight. Free. Gulf Coast Community Design Studio, 769 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS. 228-436-4661. GCCDS.org.

Free Friday Night at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center – 5-8pm, last Fridays. Enjoy free admission to the discovery center every last Friday of the month. Dedicated to inspiring children, families and communities through the arts, interactive educational experiences and exploration. 246 Dolan Ave, Gulfport, MS. 228-897-6039. LMDC.org.

Happy Hour Yoga with Friends – 5:30-6:30pm.

The healthiest happy hour in town combines the original hot 26/2 60-minute class plus your friends.

First-timers and anyone who hasn’t practiced in six-plus months takes class for free. Bring yourself, bring your friends and get happy! Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness, 2540 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-471-5775. Info@SHYWMobile.com.

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Sunset Yoga for Charity – 6-7pm. 2nd and 4th Fri, Mar-Oct. 10th annual Sunset Yoga is a different yoga teacher for a different charity every 2nd and 4th Friday, March thru October. Start time depending on sunset time. Bring your mat, your donation and a friend. The Bluff (1 Beach Rd), Fairhope, AL. Rain site: Thrive Yoga and Massage, 21180 Hwy 181. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com.

ThriveFairhope.com.

saturday Market in the Park Downtown – 7:30am-12pm.

Apr 28-Jul 28; Oct 13-Nov 17. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile, AL. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org.

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

Farmers Market – 9am-2pm, Sat. 2-6pm, Tues.

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. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermans Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail. com. CoastalAlabamaMarket.com.

Orchard Awakening Yoga and Meditation –9:3010:30am. Awaken your muscles and your spirit in The Orchard with gentle yoga postures and a silent meditative walk, enjoying trees, the morning air and sunshine. Weekly, inside or outside according to weather. Thrive Yoga and Massage, 21180 Alabama 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ ThriveFairhope.com. ThriveFairhope.com.

Saturday Morning Yoga at Simply Life – 9:3010:45am. We welcome you to an open flow yoga class appropriate for all levels of practice. Drop-in $10/class. Simply Life Learning Center, 2065 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-473-8040. facebook. com/SimplyLifeLearningCenter.

Restorative Yoga – 10:30am. Guide yourself toward a healthier state of being in restorative yoga. There’s no goal of stretching or strengthening, just relax with what is. All levels. Unheated. $15 drop in, packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Hot Bronze Flow Vinyasa – 2:30-3:30pm. Build strength and improve flexibility as you connect to and flow with your breath from one posture to the next at a slow, mindful pace. An great way to develop core and upper body strength while challenging balance. Heated. $30 intro for 30 days.

Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness, 2540 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-471-5775. Info@SHYWMobile. com. SHYWMobile.com.

Gallery/Salon Group Readings – 6:30-8:30pm.

Psychic Medium Ericka Boussarhane uses her mediumship to help others find closure and insight in their lives. As a medium she is able to connect with loved ones who have crossed over to the other side. $20. Wishful Treasures New Age Gift Store, 4622 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola, FL. 850-941-4321.

ColdCasePsychic.com.

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AUDIOLOGY ASCENT AUDIOLOGY & HEARING Locations in Foley and Fairhope, AL 251-990-0535 AscentAudiologyFairhope.com

Hearing loss affects everyone uniquely which is why we solve hearing problems one individual at a time. We have the knowledge and technology to guide you on a journey to better hearing. See ad, page 15.

AYURVEDA CYNTHIA GALAS

BEAUTY B-BUTTERFLY SALON

103A North Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-990-9934 • BButterflySalon.com salon offering organic B-Butterfly Aproducts and services

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including hair color and shampoo. Make a difference today in your hair, your life and the Earth. Visit us for a free hair exam today and go organic! See ad, page 11.

NATURE’S NUANCE LLC

2200 Government Street Mobile, AL 36606 251-304-9797 • NaturesNuance.com Enjoy soaps made from certified organic oils and essential oils.

We also have organic candles, diffusers and hair products plus original art from local artists.

See ad, page 29.

Fairhope, AL 205-746-6632 CynthiaGalas@yahoo.com Cynthia Galas utilizes Ayurveda and advance yoga practice to reshape bodies and offers women traditional body work, Ayurvedic treatments and yoga instruction. See ad, page 27.

Bad weather always looks worse through a window. ~Tom Lehrer

TMAC’S HAIR STUDIO

1861 Old Government, Mobile: 251-607-6666 2534 2101 Highway 98, Daphne: 251-725-4334 TMACsHairStudio.com A relaxing salon environment that is free of harmful chemicals, impurities and fragrance.

Offering hair services, facials, spray tans and massage with 100% organic products. See ad, page 26.

BUSINESS SERVICES GABI GARRETT

Marketing and Content Expert Serving the Gulf Coast 256-348-7249 • GabiGarrett.com Increase revenue and attract customers with valuable content, social media planning and web design.

G a b i ’s m a r k e t i n g a n d wellness background offer a unique and effective approach to building brand awareness. Mention ad for discount.

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THE BAHA’I’S OF FAIRHOPE

81 Magnolia Avenue, Fairhope, AL 251-928-5692 BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com Join our gathering of people from diverse religions and backgrounds to celebrate unity and support the spiritual health of the community. Meeting every fourth Sunday. Contact us to learn more.

UNITY CHURCH OF GULFPORT

1700 East Railroad Street, Gulfport, MS 228-871-7004 UnityGulfport.com A positive path for spiritual living.

Unity teachings and communities are places of spiritual healing. If you’re drawn to individuals like Oprah, Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson and Deepak Chopra, you’ll love Unity of Gulfport. See ad, page 15.

UNITY ON THE EASTERN SHORE 22979 U.S. Highway 98, Fairhope, AL 251-990-8934 UnityOnTheEasternShore.org

Meeting Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sharing positive energy, love and New Thought spirituality. Affirmative prayer, spiritual ideas and meditation bring us together. Come be lifted up in joy and peace of mind.

CLEANING SERVICES GREEN SWEEPS

Heather Winkel • Fairhope, AL Text/Call: 703-216-1875 Winkel.Heather@gmail.com Green cleaning service.

R e l i a b l e , e ff i c i e n t a n d detail-oriented with ecofriendly products. Bonded, licensed and insured. See ad, page 15.

DEMENTIA MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path To Wellness) 240 West Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 • MindPerformanceCenter.com A cutting edge approach to brain disorders that is drugfree, non-invasive and proven effective. Treating dementia, depression, memory loss, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury and more. See ad, page 25.

DENTISTRY

FOOD & NUTRITION

INTERNET SERVICE

DR. DAYTON HART, DMD

COAST HEALTH & NUTRITION

WYSPER TECHNOLOGIES

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.

Local health food store and wellness center to support your healthy lifestyle: natural and organic options for food, supplements, cleaning supplies and skincare. See ad, page 27.

A local provider o f f i b e r- f e d high-speed internet. No contracts or data caps. Simple billing. Connect to a better experience. Rates and availability online at Whysper.net.

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

ESSENTIAL OILS DONNA LEWIS, LMT

Healing Acres, Robertsdale, AL 205-283-2743 MyDoterra.com/donnalewis Offering therapeutic massages, oil treatments, Zyto scans and classes with doTERRA essential oils for healthy living. 20+ years of essential oil knowledge. 17 years of massage therapy experience.

See ad, page 13.

LAURIE AZZARELLA YL #327923 Daphne, AL • 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com Reflex-OIL-ogy.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 on last Thursday of the month at Prodisee Pantry.

See ad, page 15.

12100 Highway 49, Suite 730, Gulfport, MS 228-831-1785 CoastHealthAndNutrition.com

FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 • Café: 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 40 years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk bins; pet supplies; baby products and more. See ad, page 23.

ROOTZ

209 A S. Section Street, Fairhope, AL 251-270-7120 • EatRootz.com Providing made-fromscratch meals to-go (grab-n-go and orderahead meal plans) using local, sustainable and healthy ingredients.

Paleo, vegan and gluten-free options available. Plus kombucha on tap and cold-pressed juices.

See ad, page 27.

EAT FRESH, BUY LOCAL See listings, page 16.

MASSAGE THERAPY HYDRO ZEN AT PEAK ALKALINITY 217-B Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL 251-270-7200 PeakAlkalinity.com

Offering a full menu of massage techniques, cleansing infrared sauna sessions followed by a hydrating collagen shower, and detoxifying foot spas. Enjoy all three services once a month with a $99/month membership. See ads, pages 29 and back cover.

JUBILEE HEALING ARTS

Formerly Jen Adams, LMT in Montrose 28170 N. Main Street, Suite C, Daphne, AL 251-616-4201 • JubileeHealingArts.com Intuitive integrative massage techniques are used to facilitate the body into a state of healing without the “no pain no gain” mentality. Over 15 years experience in the bodywork and natural wellness field.

2032 Airport, Midtown Mobile: 251-473-0277 680 S. Schillinger, West Mobile: 251-633-0485 6845 Hwy 90, Daphne, AL: 251-621-1865

COASTAL ALABAMA FARMERS & FISHERMENS MARKET

20733 Miflin Road (Co. Rd. 20), Foley, AL 251-709-4469 CoastalAlabamaMarket.com

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THE HEALTH HUT

FARMERS MARKETS

Open year round Tuesdays (2-6pm) and Saturdays (9am2pm). Local farms with seasonal produce, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, seafood, hand-crafted soaps and more. Follow us!

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest.

Serving Robertsdale and Foley, AL 251-706-2922 Wysper.net

staff. See ad, page 21.

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

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 bins; pet supplies; baby products and more. See ad, page 23.

MASTERS OF MASSAGE See listings, page 33.

NATURAL HEALTH OSTEOSTRONG FAIRHOPE

333 Greeno Road S., Unit 2B, Fairhope, AL 251-210-6955 • OsteoStrong.me A 7-minute session, once a week provides a natural solution for healthy joints, strong bones and muscles, better balance and flexibility and pain reduction.

Accessible to all ages; non-invasive; nonpharmaceutical.

See ad, page 28.

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PAIN MANAGEMENT

SPAS

MOBILE BAY GREEN DRINKS

EBONY SAGE APOTHECARY

WELLNESS SPA OF OCEAN SPRINGS

An informal yet engaging happy hour with likemobile bay minded folks every second Tuesday in Fairhope and every third Wednesday in Mobile. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Sponsorship, speaker and catering opportunities available.

See ad, page 30.

Handcrafted herbal teas and self care products offering natural solutions to support you in your pain management efforts. Teas are blended with certified organic and naturally sourced i n g r e d i e n t s . Vi s i t F a c e b o o k . c o m / EbonySageApothecary. See ad, page 26.

A We l l n e s s S p a 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 13.

OXYGEN THERAPY

PET CARE & SERVICES

WELLNESS CENTERS

Fairhope & Mobile • 251-279-7517 MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks

GREEN DRINKS

AMERICAN HYPERBARIC CENTER

8871 Rand Avenue, Ste. B Daphne, AL 36526 251-210-1496 AmericanHBOT.com State-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen therapy facility.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a safe medical treatment delivering 100% oxygen while in a pressurized c h a m b e r. R e d u c e s inflammation, promotes healing, repairs cells and heals wounds.

See ad, page 11.

Toni Maurice-Milburn, Master Herbalist 228-223-6645 EbonySageApothecary@gmail.com

HEAR THEM SPEAK Babette de Jongh HearThemSpeak.com

Telepathic communication, counseling and healing for multi-species families.

Healing with Body Talk, Reiki, Matrix Energetics and more. See ad, page 26.

ROLFING

2900 Government Street, Ocean Springs, MS 228-209-4090 WellnessSpaOS.com

HEALING ACRES

22355 Price Grubbs Road, Robertsdale, AL 251-300-9052 HealingAcres1@gmail.com Experience wellness with massage, r e f l e x o l o g y, b o d y treatments, Reiki, colonics, essential oils, wellness classes and more. Our labyrinth is open to the public during daylight hours. See ad, page 13.

EASTERN SHORE ROLFING Pam Reaves, Certified Rolfer® 151 Fly Creek Avenue, Suite 411 Fairhope, AL • 251-990-8383

Rolfing® is a holistic approach to manual therapy that seeks to improve your health and function by reestablishing the natural alignment and structural integration of the human body. More information at EasternShoreRolfing.com. See ad, page 28.

YOGA MASTERS OF YOGA See ads, page 2.

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a 2-day sinus headache. When her gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold went away completely.” It worked shocked! My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.” again every time he felt a cold coming Some users say copper stops nighton. He has never had a cold since. time stuffiness if they use it just before He asked relabed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve tives and friends to had in years.” try it. They said it Users also report success in stopworked for them, ping cold sores when used at the first too. So he patented sign of a tingle in the lip. One woman CopperZap™ and put it on the market. said, “I tried every product on the market over 20 years. Some helped a little, Soon hundreds New research: Copper stops colds if used early. of people had tried but this stopped it from happening in the first place.” it and given feedback. Nearly 100 perColds start when cold viruses get in The handle is sculptured to fit the your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you cent said the copper stops their colds hand and finely textured to improve if used within 3 hours of the first sign. don’t stop them early, they spread in contact. Tests show it kills harmful Even up to 2 days after the first sign, your airways and cause misery. if they still get the cold it is milder and microbes on the fingers to help prevent But scientists have found a quick the spread of illness. they feel better. way to stop a virus. Touch it with Users wrote things like, “It copper. Researchers at labs and unistopped my cold right away,” and versities worldwide agree — copper is “antimicrobial.” It kills microbes, such “Is it supposed to work that fast?”

Pat McAllister, age 70, received as viruses and bacteria, just by touch. one as a gift and called it “one of Four thousand years ago ancient the best presents ever. This little Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. Now we jewel really works.”

People often use CopperZap know why it worked so well. for prevention, before cold signs Researchers say a tiny electric appear. Karen Gauci, who flies often Sinus trouble, stuffiness, cold sores. charge in microbe cells gets short-cirCopper may even help stop flu if cuited by the high conductance of cop- for her job, used to get colds after used early and for several days. In a crowded flights. Though skeptical, she per. This destroys the cell in seconds. lab test, scientists placed 25 million tried it several times a day on travel Tests by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show germs die fast days for 2 months. “Sixteen flights and live flu viruses on a CopperZap. No viruses were found alive soon after. not a sniffle!” she exclaimed. on copper. So some hospitals switched The EPA says the natural color Businesswoman Rosaleen says to copper touch surfaces, like faucets change of copper does not reduce its when people are sick around her she and doorknobs. This cut the spread of ability to kill germs.

MRSA and other illnesses by over half, uses CopperZap morning and night.

CopperZap is made in the U.S. of “It saved me last holidays,” she said. and saved lives. pure copper. It carries a 90-day full “The kids had colds going around and The strong scientific evidence gave money back guarantee and is available around, but not me.” inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When for $49.95 at CopperZap.com or tollSome users say it also helps with he felt a cold coming on he fashioned free 1-888-411-6114. sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a smooth copper probe and rubbed it ew research shows you can stop a cold in its tracks if you take one simple step with a new device when you first feel a cold coming on.

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