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Contents 16 THE ROOTS OF

GOOD HEALTH

Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

20 MEATLESS MAKEOVER

A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

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24 COLD-BUSTERS

Natural Remedies for Kids

26 RONNIE CUMMINS on Growing a Movement

28 CBD’S NEW FRONTIER Help for Mental Health

30 HEMP GETS HOT

Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet

DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 12 global briefs 15 eco tip 20 conscious eating 22 recipes 24 healthy kids

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET “WE’RE CARNIVORES and Mom is a vegetable,” Mays once declared. While I didn’t engage in a debate with our preschooler at the time, I’m certain I could prove both of his claims inaccurate. I’ve been a vegetarian for most of my adult life—not a vegetable—and more importantly, Mays is far from a carnivore. Even though he, his dad and his brother would never turn down a piece of bacon, and they almost always order an omnivorous menu item when dining out, they could all pass as herbivores more times than not. I prepare most of our meals at home and as a vegetarian, I don’t cook meat. I consume limited amounts of dairy products, eggs and honey, but I strive to otherwise eat and serve a whole foods, plant-based diet.

It used to feel like my eating preferences were shared by a very small minority of the local population, but lately I have heard from a growing number of people who are intentionally eating more plant-based meals. In this month’s issue we explore how the move away from meat comes with the promise of glowing health, a smaller environmental footprint and broader culinary experiences. Writer April Thompson shares the secrets of making this a seamless transition in “The Roots of Good Health: Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet” and “Meatless Makeover: A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes.” Plants play a starring role in other important aspects of our lives, as Julie Marshall reveals in “CBD’s New Frontier: Help for Mental Health” and Julie Peterson enlightens in “Hemp Gets Hot”. Read about the high hopes farmers, agricultural researchers, manufacturers and consumers have for hemp’s use in a host of fiber-based products and its potential to combat climate change. Just a handful of years ago the term “plant-based diet” was virtually unheard of and it was illegal to grow hemp in U.S. soil. While it’s exciting to see how things have evolved in recent years, it is especially important to be an informed consumer as new trends gain traction. Remember that fried and processed snacks are still unhealthy even when they are made with plant-based ingredients, and all CBD products are far from equal. Take your good health intentions beyond the pages of this magazine to see how you can incorporate more healthy plants into your lifestyle. Whether you’re an established vegan trying to educate others or a carnivore moving toward being a “vegetable”, there is always room for growth. Embrace where you are today and celebrate steps toward the vibrant future you seek. Cheers!

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New Daphne Studio Offers More Than Yoga True Yoga + Therapy opened last month to offer integrative health solutions via yoga classes and therapeutic services for wholebody healing. “Yoga brought me a sense of peace, balance and control that I had never before realized,” says owner Sydney Wasdin, who is an associate licensed counselor and certified yoga teacher. Her passion for integrative care blossomed when she discovered how the science behind yoga is deeply connected to the science of psychology. As she pursued a career in clinical mental health counseling, she began incorporating yoga and mindfulness into her work within the field. She has taught yoga in fitness, hospital and school settings, as well as with high school sports teams. While True classes are open to everyone, Wasdin is particularly interested in attracting students new to yoga. “Because I am sensitive to mental health issues, I know that many people struggle to even walk into a yoga studio. But I have a space for them here—this is a very body-positive environment and we provide a sense of love and community to optimize your learning and personal journey in yoga,” she says. An introductory guide can be downloaded from True’s website to prepare new students for their first class. Through her private practice, True Therapy, LLC, Wasdin offers yoga therapy and counseling for adolescents, young adults and adults using an integrative and holistic approach. Location: 26050 Predazzer Ln., Ste. B, Daphne, AL. For more information, call 251250-9440 or visit TrueYogaTherapy.com. See ad, page 2.

Local Organic Tofu Now Available TMAC organic holistic salon owner Tara McAdams and her husband have launched an organic smoked tofu business. Soaking their own beans and pressing their own blocks, the couple is using this as a test project before opening a fully vegan cafe. “We wanted to start a business that would allow us to spend more time with our kids,” says McAdams, whose Mobile and Daphne salons offer spa treatments, organic hair services and supplements such as CBD and superfood mushroom blends. “The tofu is sold in 7oz blocks and tastes like a firm smoked protein, great for any dish. It is awesome because there’s zero fuss over the ingredients... just beans and smoke,” McAdams says. Customers can purchase the tofu at both salon locations and online at HolisticHairapist.com.

Peak Alkalinity Now Offering Oxygen Therapy Peak Alkalinity in Fairhope now has an oxygen bar and Natural Awakenings readers can try a 10-minute session for $10. Oxygen therapy is relaxing and refreshing with a long list of benefits: heightens concentration, alertness and memory; promotes healing and counters aging; strengthens the heart; calms the mind and stabilizes the nervous system; speeds up recovery; relieves migraines and hangovers; improves digestion; supports preathletic performance and lessens chronic fatigue syndrome. “Only 10 percent of our energy comes from food and water; 90 percent comes from oxygen,” says owner Missy Guitterrez. “It is vital to overall wellness and by adding an oxygen bar to our list of offerings, we can better fulfill our mission of optimal health from the inside out.” Since 2017, Peak Alkalinity has been providing alkaline water solutions and spa services. In addition to offering ionized alkaline water by the bottle, Peak Alkalinity sells on-the-counter, under-the-counter and portable ionizers, plus water bottles and supplements. An affordable ionizer rental program is also available. Location: 217-B Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-2707200 or visit PeakAlkalinity.com. See ad, page 27.

Locations: 2101 Highway 98, Ste. E, Daphne, AL (251-725-4334) and 1861 Old Government St., Mobile, AL. (251-607-6666). For more information, visit TMACsHairStudio.com. See ad, page 25. March 2020

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Soul Shine Offers Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Sessions After attending a 3-day Urban Zen Integrative Therapy (UZIT) self-care workshop with Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman, Soul Shine Yoga owner Emily Sommerville began a 300hour UZIT training in Chicago. Recently completing her final assessments, Sommerville is now offering group classes called RESTORE: Soul Care and one-on-one sessions using UZIT methods at Soul Shine’s Fairhope studio.

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UZIT brings calm to everyday chaos by interweaving five holistic modalities: yoga, essential oils, Reiki, contemplative care and nutrition. Together these modalities bring a sense of ease to emotional and physical needs with a practice designed to ground, center and stabilize. Clients are given permission to rest as they experience what it feels like to have increased energy surrounded by calm and comfort. Sommerville says, “Through the Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program, I learned to combine tools I have developed as a yoga teacher, Reiki master and health coach in a powerful way to help others care for themselves and their loved ones.” To make an appointment, call 251-225-4597 or email Emily@TheSoulShineLife.com. See ad, page 2.

Enroll Your Healing Hands in Massage, Reiki and Yoga Alabama Healing Arts (AHA), Mobile’s locally-owned career college (Lic #S-131), is accepting enrollment applications for their three interactive learning programs. “These modalities are becoming more in demand as more people are wanting a natural alternative to improve health and well-being—especially those who are not candidates for medication,” says owner Kelly Laurendine. “A career in the healing arts allows for great flexibility, versatility and creativity. Most importantly, it is incredibly fulfilling to provide this type of care for those who need it.” Evening classes for AHA’s next group of massage therapists begin March 2. After completing this 650-hour program AHA students have a 100 percent pass rate for the MBLEX licensing exam. AHA Level I Reiki certifications will be offered during March and April. The one-day Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki curriculum certifies participants to give professional Reiki treatments. AHA’s immersive Iyengar-style, hatha yoga teacher training begins May 30. The 200/300-/500-hour weekendsonly curriculum is registered with Yoga Alliance, so graduating students may become registered yoga teachers. It includes fundamental sciences, teaching methodologies, breath/meditation practices and in-depth yogic philosophy. Special rates apply for self-development-only students. For more information, visit AlabamaHealingArts.com. See ad, page 2.

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Vegan Fun for the Whole Family The third annual Pensacola VegFest, a vegan food and music festival, will take place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 28 at Community Maritime Park. This free and family-friendly event was created to normalize veganism, educate the curious and promote crueltyfree eating and living. Visitors will enjoy activities for all ages, live music, speakers and specialty foods, plus beer and wine. Vendors selling and educating about cruelty-free food, clothing, jewelry, soaps and candles will be on site plus nonprofit organizations such as animal sanctuaries. The food section will feature traditional American and festival food plus global cuisines such as Indian, Brazilian and Ethiopian. A children’s area will offer face painting, coloring tables and the park’s playground. Free meditation and yoga sessions will also be offered throughout the day. Organizers say the goals of VegFest are to support people on their journey of learning about vegan living and to promote a vegan lifestyle in a non-judgmental, empowering and positive environment. Location: 301 W. Main St., Pensacola, FL. For more information, visit PensacolaVegFest.com or find @PensacolaVegFest on Facebook. See ad, page 28. March 2020

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Gentle Serum Smooths, Firms and Hydrates TruAura’s newest product, BioLifting Hydration Serum, helps firm, tighten and lift the skin’s appearance while promoting the skin’s optimal microbiome. This alternative to Retinol is specially formulated with select prebiotics and probiotics, natural oils and skin conditioning ingredients. Prebiotics and probiotics stimulate the skin’s renewal process and accelerate the recovery of the skin’s barrier function, making it more resilient to UV exposure. The serum’s skin firming peptide blend increases the production of collagen and elastin—the skin’s building blocks. Natural oils and skin conditioning ingredients help deliver skin hydration yearround while an essential oil blend of citrus fruits, apples and pomegranate provide a fresh natural scent. “This is an absolute must-have for all skin types,” says Daphne-based TruAura Consultant Karen Watson. “Results are both immediate and long term, no plateau—the longer you use BioLift, the more continued improvement you’ll see.” All of TruAura’s skincare, anti-aging products and makeup is microbiomefriendly and free of harmful ingredients like parabens, sulfates, phthalates and synthetic fragrances. Their products are gluten-free, never tested on animals and are made with clean, clinically-proven, high-quality ingredients that nourish skin, much like a healthy diet nourishes the body. For more information or to schedule a complimentary skincare and makeup session, call 256-508-0389, email Spa4uuu@bellsouth.net or visit TruAuraBeauty. com/trubeauty4u. See ad, page 9.

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International Meditation Instructor Leads Events in Lower Alabama The Meditation Center of Alabama is hosting Venerable Pasura Dantamano, a Buddhist monk from Thailand, April 14 to 19. In Mobile, a lecture, meditation and dinner are planned for April 14 and 15. A meditation retreat will take place April 17 to 19 at the Grand Hotel in Fairhope. Registration for all events is donation-based. Dantamano has been the head teaching monk of Peace Revolution since 2008. This online platform has helped spread meditation to every country in the world. Dedicating his life to cultivating inner peace and purity of mind, Dantamano has traveled to 90 countries and overseen more than 10,000 workshops to share spiritual wisdom and meditation with people of diverse backgrounds.

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He is also Chief of the International Relations Division of the Middle Way Meditation Institute in Thailand. The Meditation Center of Alabama practices the Middle Way—a simple meditation method based on relaxation of body and mind and gentle focus at the center of the body. Offering year-round workshops, classes, lectures and retreats, the center believes that sustainable world peace can be achieved when each individual person attains their own personal peace. For more information, call 251-214-2080 or visit MeditationCenterOfAlabama.weebly.com. 10

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“Imagine an afternoon where kids put down the technology and instead explore an herb garden, chop ingredients and set the table together all the while chatting about the world as they see it. We would call it a cooking class but much more happens here,” Alpine says. As a mom, nurse and foodie, Alpine is a nurturer and enjoys nothing more than seeing confidence bloom. Her students leave class with new recipes and heart-shaped seed paper for homegrown wildflowers. Her classes aren’t always limited to kids—people of all ages, foodies and new cooks alike, are invited into the kitchen for a shared experience. Last month’s private classes welcomed newlyweds, bachelorettes and 40th birthday celebrations. “Folks come out of these classes feeling bonded and, well, just a little bit better about the world,” Alpine says. In addition to classes, Wildflowers and Fresh Food has a YouTube channel featuring Alpine with well-known local business owners preparing simple and healthy recipes as they share their own stories, podcast-style.

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Organic CBD Bath and Body Products Made in Fairhope Locally-crafted, CBD-infused bath and body products by Sweet Home Organics (SweetHome-Organics.com) are now available at Virginia’s and Fairhope Health Foods stores. Handmade in small batches, these vegan products feature only natural and organic ingredients, including therapeutic-grade essential oils and zero synthetic fragrances. “I have always had a passion for helping people and living as chemical-free a lifestyle as sanely possible,” says owner Miah Pollock, of Fairhope. When a friend was searching for CBD-infused bath bombs for her yoga and massage clients in need of natural pain relief, Pollock dug into the research. Finding a source of high quality, full spectrum, organically farmed CBD, Pollock first made bath bombs, which led to the production of mineral bath salts for reducing inflammation, relieving pain and calming the nervous system. They are currently available in four strengths: 25 mg Lavender and Peppermint, 50 mg Joyful Citrus Blend, 100 mg Earth and Flower blend and the best-selling 200 mg Zen Blend. Sweet Home Organics also offers CBD-infused hand and body lotion, a muscle and joint cream and CBD roll-ons. Antioxidant-rich face serums and creams are in the works for a release later this year. Store locations: 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope, AL (251-928-0644) and 3055 A Dauphin St., Mobile, AL (251479-3952). See ad, page 23. March 2020

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Viva Agave Tequila Waste Turned into Bio-Straws

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Jose Cuervo, the bestselling tequila maker globally, has initiated an ecofriendly process of salvaging the leftover agave fibers from its distilling process and upcycling them into a more sustainable alternative to regular plastic straws. The biodegradable drinking straw will decompose up to 200 times faster than regular plastic. Made with an agave biobased and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved composite, the new straws replace about a third of the polymers used in traditional straw production, and at the end of its lifecycle a straw can be consumed by microorganisms to fully biodegrade within one to five years in landfill conditions. The company plans to distribute millions of the straws this year at bars, restaurants and Jose Cuervo events across the U.S. and Mexico. 12

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Waste-to-Energy ‘Matterhorn’

Sustainable Power With a Recreational Bonus

Copenhagen has dramatically refashioned the look and function of a power station with a new state-of-the-art, waste-to-power plant that powers 200,000 homes and doubles—actually, sextuples—as a ski slope, a climbing wall, a viewing tower, a hiking and running trail network, and a bar and restaurant. Named Copenhill, “It is the cleanest waste-to-energy power plant in the world,” says architect Bjarke Ingels. “It is a crystal clear example of ‘Hedonistic Sustainability’ because a sustainable city is not only better for the environment, it is also more enjoyable for the lives of its citizens.” The building, 278 feet tall at its apex, has a glass elevator for viewing the inner workings of how the city’s trash is transformed into both Palau Bans Chemicals electricity and heating, as well to Save Reefs as the best view in town of the Palau is the first country in the harbor. It has three ski lifts that world to ban ecologically harmful serve a one-third-mile course sunscreens containing oxybencoated with a special “plastic zone and octinoxate. Studies have grass” that provides the perfound the ingredients cause coral fect friction for both skiing and DNA to mutate in the larval stage, snowboarding. It even features which prevents coral from growthe tallest climbing wall in the ing properly and makes it more world, designed with overhangs susceptible to bleaching. Palau, and ledges of white, like an icy with a population of about 20,000 mountain. Ingels says 97 perpeople spread across 340 islands cent of Copenhagen residents between Australia and Japan, is a get their heating as a byproduct diving hotspot for tourists, and one of energy production from an of its lagoons has been named an integrated system in which the official UNESCO World Heritage electricity, heating and waste Site. President Tommy Remengesau disposal are combined into a says, “We have to live and respect single process. Copenhagen the environment, because the has a goal of becoming the environment is the nest of life.” world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2025.

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Electric propulsion has long been a goal of aviation manufacturers to lessen the carbon footprint of air travel. On December 11, Vancouver, Canada-based Harbour Air launched the first successful test flight of an all-electric aircraft. Founder and CEO Greg McDougall piloted a 1956 de Havilland Beaver seaplane, rechristened the ePlane. Retrofitted with a 750-horsepower magni500 motor by MagniX, it took off from a dock on the Fraser River in Richmond, British Columbia, and flew for four minutes. The certification process will take one to two years. After that, the retrofits of the company’s existing fleet of small planes can begin. The challenge for airlines seeking to go green with large aircraft is that current technology leaves electric engines relatively weak for their weight and they have a short battery life, but these factors do not deter Harbour Air, which went carbon-neutral in 2007 and flies mostly short hops in the Northwest.

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Smells of Nature Lower Physiological Stress In a virtual reality experiment, people recovered faster from a small electric shock when they smelled a mix of natural scents in a forest scene or grass in a park scene than when they smelled diesel or tar in an urban setting. Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences hypothesized that natural environments would reduce stress faster than a non-natural one. After administering the small shock to induce stress, they tracked how quickly participants’ skin conductance levels rose and fell in each of the three environments. The pleasant natural scents were the strongest predictor of reduced stress, both during the initial shock response and in recovery, suggesting that odor might have a much more profound effect on reducing stress than sights and sounds. As study coauthor Johan Lundström, a neuropsychologist at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, theorized smell is wired to bypass the thalamus, the brain’s switchboard, to go directly to the hypothalamus and olfactory cortex, creating a more immediate response than visual or auditory stimuli.

ICON, an Austin-based startup, built the first permitted 3D-printed house in the U.S. in its hometown in 2018. Since then, the company has built a small neighborhood in Mexico and launched its Vulcan II printer, which can produce houses measuring up to 2,000 square feet. San Francisco-based Apis Cor is another company in the 3D-printing space: It has just completed a two-story, 6,900-square-foot building in Dubai and it plans to build a demonstration house in Santa Barbara, California, this year. Another tech startup, Haus.me, has opened an assembly plant in Reno, where it plans to ship its first off-the-grid models to buyers in Nevada, California and Arizona. In the Netherlands, a consortium of companies has set up a factory with 3D-printing machines that use concrete; it plans to supply materials for five homes to be built in the city of Eindhoven. The upside of using 3D-printing techniques for building houses include lower cost, less waste and reduced construction time—six weeks versus six months. Current barriers include a lack of regulation and building codes, and a limit on the types of materials that can be used. The process is limited largely to plastics and concrete, and homes requiring wood or steel still need to use traditional methods. IconBuild.com

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Composting combines food scraps with lawn and garden trimmings and more into a nutrient-rich, natural garden fertilizer. A useful guide to composting basics by the Environmental Protection Agency can be found at epa.gov/recycle/composting-home. The phenomenon of food scrapping—using the parts of produce in recipes that are often thrown out—saves money in shopping, is easier on the environment and pleasingly leads to creative and innovative meals. A number of cookbooks are dedicated to the subject, including Cooking With Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and Stems into Delicious Meals, by Lindsay-Jean Hard and Scraps, Peels, and Stems: Recipes and Tips for Rethinking Food Waste at Home, by Jill Lightner. Plant-based foods can be swapped for traditional ingredients in countless recipes. MotherEarthLiving.com explains how aquafaba—the water from a can of beans—can replace egg whites, even in meringues. Bananas, applesauce and ground flaxseeds or chia seeds can substitute for eggs to bind baked goods. Coconut oil can replace butter and nutritional yeast can do the job of parmesan when sprinkled on pasta.

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THE ROOTS OF GOOD HEALTH Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet by April Thompson Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils. –April Murray

WHETHER IDENTIFYING AS VEGAN, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian or other veggie-friendly variant, a growing number of Americans are moving away from meat products and toward plant-rich foods. Most come to a plant-based diet for personal, planetary or animal welfare reasons; however, they stay for the flavorful foods they discover along their dietary journey and the health benefits they reap. Marly McMillen-Beelman was prescribed medications to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. “I knew I didn’t want to be on prescriptions, so I decided to change my diet, beginning 16

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by giving up meat, dairy and eggs. I immediately felt much better and my symptoms went away naturally,” says the Kansas City, Missouri, author of The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook and founder of Chopped Academy, an online resource for food bloggers. “Now I eat an even greater variety of food than I did before I went vegan.” While only 3 percent of Americans identified as vegan and 5 percent as vegetarian in a recent Gallup Poll, a 2018 report by restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman indicates that about 83 percent are eating more plant-based foods.

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Embarking on a plant-based diet is a lifelong adventure, but it can take time to adjust. Experts recommend a healthy dose of self-love with the newfound fondness for fruits and veggies. “Give yourself some slack and realize that dietary changes do not happen overnight,” says April Murray, a registered dietician in Costa Mesa, California. “Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils.” A plant-oriented diet also can be flexible; health advocates encourage individuals to find a diet that works for them and their families. Leah Webb, the Asheville, North Carolina, author of Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet, has adapted her diet over time to accommodate her family’s health needs. Although Webb has always maintained a plant-rich diet, she began incorporating some animal products when her son was born. “He had severe food allergies and asthma, and needed a more diverse diet,” explains Webb, whose daughter also has cystic fibrosis. Cutting out grains was a game-changer in “calming down his gut, where most of immune response lies,” says Webb. “He is now off asthma medication and the number of allergens he suffers from has dropped from seven to two.” Webb’s family eats bountifully from their backyard garden, complemented by meat and produce from local farmers’ markets, where she can be certain the foods were produced sustainably and humanely. “I use meat to flavor soups or accent vegetables, rather than as the star of the show. I like to focus on real flavors, using lots of garlic, herbs and spices,” says Webb. Murray, author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Starting—and Maintaining—the Pegan Diet, follows that diet, a

mash-up of paleo and vegan regimens that focuses on whole, fresh and sustainable food high in healthy fats and vitamins. The Pegan diet eschews refined sugar and highly processed foods, while allowing meat, poultry, fish and eggs, as well as gluten-free grains, legumes and dairy products in small amounts. “This diet can be helpful to different people in so many ways,” says Murray. “For people with diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation, this high-fiber diet can help lower blood sugar and insulin levels. Heart health will improve, as you’ll be eating less animal products, which can be high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Many individuals also find themselves losing unwanted weight as they get filled up so quickly with these whole foods.”

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While some worry about getting sufficient nutrients on a largely plant-based diet, nutrition experts say these fears are unfounded. “People think they need to calculate every nutrient, but if you eat a plant-centered, whole-foods diet, you will get every vitamin and mineral you need to thrive,” says Ocean Robbins, co-founder of the Food Revolution Network and author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World. Legumes, nuts and seeds are all healthy, abundant sources of protein and iron. Reed Mangels, author of Your Complete Vegan Pregnancy: Your Allin-One Guide to a Healthy, Holistic, Plant-Based Pregnancy, busts the myth that cow’s milk is a must for growing bones. “Calcium, vitamin D and protein are the nutrients we usually associate with bone health. One easy way to get all three is a soy-based or pea

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“Find plant-based options at your favorite restaurants, and be open to new flavors. I promise you, your taste buds will change,” says April Murray, dietician and author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook. To keep the momentum and inspiration going, follow plant-based chefs on social media, she adds. When switching to a plant-based diet, some miss the rich, fatty flavors found in meat, says Ben Pook, co-author of So Vegan in 5. “The trick we found is using ingredients rich in umami, which is a flavor commonly found in meat. One of our favorites is miso paste (fermented soybeans), which has an intense savory taste. We often add it to stews, pies and even pastas to deliver more depth of flavor. Soy sauce and porcini mushrooms are also a great substitute.” “Sustainable change doesn’t happen over-

night. If not sure what to cook, start with one big salad a week. When you get the hang of that, add in something else, like prepping snacks from scratch. Small things add up over time,” says Leah Webb, author of The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook. “Seek out loved ones who share your food values and nurture those relationships. You might be surprised how many people around you are also quietly trying to achieve similar goals,” says Ocean Robbins, founder of the Food Revolution Network. “We put a lot of pressure on ourselves when we first switched to a plant-based diet. Shopping for vegan food and eating out at restaurants felt very overwhelming, and we found ourselves spending hours check-

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ing food labels. We’ve come to realize that veganism isn’t black or white and encourage others not to worry about making mistakes along the way,” shares Pook. If we can’t resist temptation on occasion, that’s okay too, Murray says. “That one unhealthy meal won’t undo all the hard work you’ve put in. Get right back on track the next morning. Positivity is key.” March 2020

protein-based plant milk that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D,” says Mangels, adding that green vegetables like kale, bok choy, collards and broccoli are great sources of calcium. “‘Eating the rainbow’ is a great way to make sure you’re consuming a variety of nutrients,” offers London-based Ben Pook, who co-authored the cookbook So Vegan in 5 with his partner Roxy Pope. “Many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants bring their own distinctive colors to fruits and vegetables, so preparing colorful meals is a simple way of getting as many nutrients into your diet as possible.”

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Dietary changes can be challenging to navigate initially, particularly when faced with social situations ranging from family gatherings to cohabitation. Having a good plan going into such situations can help ease the transition, say experts. “Never show up to an event hungry. You will be more likely to make a good decision if you are nourished. On the way there, remind yourself why you are making the transition to plant-based eating,” suggests Murray. “I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. If I go to a family dinner and someone has made something special for me, but they used a non-vegan cheese, I will respect my family member’s effort and eat some of it. These situations will pop up from time to time, and the more you can be compassionate with yourself, the better,” says McMillen-Beelman. “If you are living with people who are not joining you in making a dietary shift, agree to respect each other’s choices. Make it a shared learning journey rather than a power struggle,” says Robbins. For example, he suggests making a vegetarian base and allowing those that want animal products to add them as toppings. A burrito bar can accommodate all diets by allowing people to add their own fixings to a base of beans and tortillas, whether those be dairy options like cheese and sour cream or vegan-friendly guacamole and salsa. For families with kids, being flexible and inclusive can help make changes feel more positive

and sustainable. “We never eat processed foods at home, but parties are that time I tell my kids they can eat whatever they want,” says Webb. “Get your children involved, so that they are more engaged in the eating experience. Let your children pick out recipes or snacks for the week. Make the food look pretty and it will taste more satisfying,” adds Murray.

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Plant-based chefs have plenty of kitchen hacks for making food prep and planning fun and easy. Robbins suggests finding go-to recipes to put on repeat. “Your prep time goes down a lot as you make the same dish, and the familiarity will help you develop lasting habits around new food patterns,” he says. Webb incorporates a healthy protein, fat and vegetable into every meal, even breakfast, but cooks in batches and freezes portions or repurposes leftovers to simplify mealtimes. “You’ll get burned out if you try to cook something from scratch every meal,” says Webb.

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Advance meal prep can take the pressure off busy times like the weekday breakfast rush, adds Robbins. One of his favorite breakfasts involves soaking oats and chia seeds overnight, which he tops in the morning with some unsweetened soy or coconut milk, chopped banana, frozen blueberries, and a dash of maple syrup, vanilla and nutmeg. “It’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants and phytonutrients,” he says. Webb encourages people to get out of their food comfort zones by experimenting with approximate ingredients, like swapping kabocha or honeynut squash for butternut squash.

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Robbins also suggests making social connections with others on the same path by cooking them a meal, organizing a meal swap or sharing extras. “It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life. Start where you are and remember it’s not about perfection, it’s about progress. Have love, dignity and compassion toward yourself and others along the journey,” he says.

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based versions of classic sandwiches, like a vegan “Big Mac” with quinoa and pinto beans; a burger made from oats, black beans and pecans; meatballs from tofu and lentils; and a chicken salad based on tempeh, a fermented, soy-based, high-protein product with a nutty flavor.

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“A lot of people like using tempeh, tofu or jackfruit for a meaty texture. It needs to be well seasoned, but so does meat,” suggests Ocean Robbins, author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, & Transform Your World . “To mimic cheese, some combination of nuts and nutritional yeast, cultured nut cheeses or plant-based milks works nicely.”

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McMillen-Beelman likes using jackfruit for a “pulled pork” sandwich or taco, the tropical fruit being packed with vitamin C, protein, calcium, potassium and iron. Her slow-cooked version leans on whole-food ingredients, including pear and cranberries, to add natural sweetness and phytonutrients. “I use canned jackfruit because it’s much easier to find and cook with than the expensive jumbo whole fruit,” she says.

WHEN CONTEMPLATING A SHIFT toward a plant-based diet, some may prematurely mourn the loss of their favorite meaty classics. Luckily, enterprising vegan chefs have experimented with flavors and textures that will lure almost any palate into loving a plant-based version of their favorite dishes without resorting to processed foods. “Plant-based versions of classic dishes offer all the nutritional benefits of plants without the cholesterol and saturated fats from animal products,” says chef and author Marly McMillen-Beelman. “You don’t have to abandon all your favorite foods to become vegan— just veganize them.” The Kansas City chef makes carrot “dogs”, for example, by roasting carrots in a savory mix of tamari, agave, miso, paprika and garlic for a cookout-worthy treat. McMillen-Beelman’s cookbook The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook also offers many bean- and legume20

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Ben Pook, the London co-author with Roxy Pope of So Vegan in 5 , says mushrooms lend substance and umami flavor to vegan dishes such as a mushroom, sage and onion Wellington as a substitute for the classic beef Wellington. “We use portobello mushrooms for their meaty texture, which we surround with a sage and onion stuffing—all wrapped in vegan puff pastry to create a centerpiece worthy of any dinner party,” says Pook, whose cookbook features dozens of plant-based recipes that contain only five ingredients each, such as a broccoli alfredo with cashews, broccolini, tagliatelle pasta, nutritional yeast and garlic. Nuts can also work wonders in a vegetarian dish, such as Pook and Pope’s walnut meat tacos, which blend toasted walnuts together with spices like cumin, paprika, garlic and chili powder to create a mince-like texture built into a taco with toppings galore. Many classic dishes can also be adapted by simply leaving out the meat and letting the spices, herbs and vegetables shine through; for example, in a vegan shepherd’s pie, go with penne pasta with red sauce or a garlicky pesto with extra nuts, greens and olive oil in lieu of cheese. Sweet tooth cravings can be satisfied with

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2 avocados ½ lime 8-10 small corn tortillas Vegan yogurt Toast the walnuts in a pan over a medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until they begin to smoke. Keep an eye on them and stir occasionally to prevent them burning. Then peel and dice the garlic and add it to the walnuts along with the smoked paprika, chili powder and ground cumin. Stir to coat the walnuts in the spices, then cook for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, drain and rinse the black beans and sweet corn. Transfer them to a separate pan and stir in a generous pinch of salt and pepper, as well as the juice from the lime. Heat through for 5 minutes on a medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat, roughly chop the cilantro and stir it into the beans and sweet corn. Add the cooked walnuts, garlic and spices to a food processor along with the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, sun-dried tomatoes (drain as much oil as possible) and a pinch of salt. Process for a minute or two until the walnut mixture turns into a mince-like texture.

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Next, prepare the salsa by slicing the cherry tomatoes into quarters and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Peel and dice the red onion, slice the chili (leave the seeds in if spicy is preferred) and roughly chop the cilantro leaves, adding all to the mixing bowl. Squeeze the juice from the lime into the bowl, along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, then stir to combine. Meanwhile, heat through the tortillas in a pan over a low-medium heat. Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh and mash it in a bowl along with juice from half a lime. When you’re ready to assemble your tacos, spoon a few tablespoons of the walnut mixture on top of a tortilla, followed by the bean mixture, salsa and a dollop of mashed avocado. Top with a drizzle of vegan yogurt. Repeat for the remaining tacos.

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8 Portobello mushrooms 3 onions 10 sage leaves 4.2 oz walnuts 2 (11 oz) sheets of dairy-free puff pastry Preheat oven to 425° F and line a large baking tray with baking paper. Wipe any excess dirt off the mushrooms and place five of them in an ovenproof dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt and pepper, then bake for 15 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the oven and set aside, leaving the oven switched on for later. Meanwhile, quarter the remaining mushrooms; peel and roughly chop the onions

and add to a food processor along with sage leaves, walnuts, ½ teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Process to form a smooth paste, then fry in a pan over a medium-high heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.

intervals and brush with olive oil. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes, until the pastry turns a lovely golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve in slices.

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Roll out one sheet of pastry onto the lined baking tray. Spread a third of the paste down the middle of the pastry lengthways, spreading it 2 inches wide and leaving the same length clear at each end.

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Turn the baked mushrooms upside-down to drain excess juices, then place three of the mushrooms, gills facing up, on top of the paste along the middle of the pastry. Add the remaining two mushrooms, gills facing down, between the three mushrooms. Spoon the remaining paste around the mushrooms to cover them on all sides. Place the second sheet of pastry on top and use your fingers to seal the edges together. Trim around the Wellington roughly one inch away from the filling, discarding the excess pastry as you go. Lightly score the Wellington with diagonal lines at 1-inch

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MARCH BRINGS THE FIRST WHIFFS OF FRAGRANT SPRING AIR, along with a heightened chance of runny noses, coughs, sore throats and congestion in youngsters. The spring and fall months are the most likely times to catch a cold because seasonal allergens inflame nostrils, making it easier for cold viruses to have their way. Although many worried parents reach for cold and cough medicines, antihistamines or even antibiotics, there is little evidence that these ease symptoms or hasten recovery, and they may even cause harm, according to reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The AAP suggests some natural approaches for symptoms, including sponging for fevers as well as hydration, honey and chest rubs. A metastudy published in American Family Physician in 2012 found that treatment with buckwheat honey, Umcka ColdCare, nasal saline irrigation, a vapor rub or zinc sulfate “may decrease cold symptoms in children.” Here are those and some other natural strategies: HYDRATION TO FLUSH OUT GERMS: “If your child doesn’t like drinking water, add a spritz of lemon, ginger, crushed berries or fruit juice to give it some flavor,” advises Heather Tynan, ND, of Evergreen Naturopathic, in San Diego. A child can also drink coconut water or suck on frozen berries or popsicles. 24

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HONEY FOR SLEEPLESSNESS AND COUGHS: Honey can kill both viruses and bacteria, and in a Pennsylvania State University study, a bedtime teaspoon of buckwheat honey beat out dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant used in over-the-counter cold and cough medicines, in helping kids sleep better and cough less. (But don’t give honey to a kid under age 1 because of the risk of botulism.)

ELDERBERRY OR UMCKA TO EASE SYMPTOMS: A recent meta-analysis in Complementary Therapies in Medicine concluded that elderberry syrup (in stores as Sambucol) reduces the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms. “The syrup is sweet and delicious, so typically very easy to get children to take,” says naturopathic doctor Kiera Smialek, of Scottsdale, Arizona. Umcka ColdCare, based on the South African geranium, halved cold symptoms in five days compared to a placebo in a University of Chicago study.

CHEST RUB TO EASE CONGESTION: A chest rub can help clear a child’s congestion, but choose natural ingredients like aloe, eucalyptus, lavender and rosemary; that’s a safer bet than the standard mentholated products which can cause breathing problems in toddlers. Natural alternatives are sold at health food stores, and a do-it-yourself version can be made simply by mixing together one cup of coconut oil, 20 drops of eucalyptus oil and 10 drops of peppermint oil.

WARMING SOCKS TO BOOST IMMUNITY: This odd-sounding strategy “increases circulation, decreases chest congestion and increases the activity of the immune system,” says Smialek. Soak a pair of cotton socks in ice cold water. Wring them out and place them on the child’s feet. Cover them with thick dry socks, ideally wool. Keep them on overnight. In the morning, the wet, cotton socks will be dry.

ESSENTIAL OILS TO FIGHT INFECTION: A combination of five essential oils—clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus and rosemary, commonly known as four thieves— has antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral and immune-stimulating properties, says Tynan. “Diffuse it in your child’s room, or dilute well (about one to two drops per five milliliters of carrier oil) and apply under their nose, behind their ears and on the back of their neck, on their chest and on the soles of their feet.”

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SALTWATER GARGLE FOR A SORE THROAT: As soon as anyone in her family shows signs of getting sick, they begin gargling with salt water, says Tangela Walker-Craft, a mother and former teacher in Lakeland, Florida. “Saltwater loosens mucus and flushes bacteria out of the throat. It will also help to reduce swelling,” she says.

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FOR FIVE DECADES, human rights activist, journalist and author Ronnie Cummins has campaigned for natural health and the environment. Since he co-founded the Organic Consumers Association in 1998, the nonprofit has grown to a network that’s 2 million people strong, dedicated to promoting organic food, regenerative farming and commerce through global initiatives that integrate public education, marketplace pressure, media outreach, litigation and grassroots lobbying. His latest book , Grassroots Rising: A Call to Action on Climate, Farming, Food and a Green New Deal (ChelseaGreen.com/product/ grassroots-rising), focuses on Regeneration International, a global network that he and other advocates spawned in 2015 with a goal to reverse global warming and end world hunger by accelerating the transition to regenerative agriculture and land management.

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What is Regeneration International? It’s a movement that spread when people started to understand that the climate crisis was very, very serious and connected to other crises we face—our health and farmers not being able to make a living, for example. It’s about identifying regenerative practices around the world, publicizing them and changing public policy. We use the slogan, “Healthy soil, healthy ecosystem, healthy plants, healthy food, healthy people, healthy animals, healthy climate.” All these living systems are interconnected. Regeneration of one system impacts another, which will lead to stabilizing the climate.

What’s the difference between organic and regenerative farming? Regenerative farming is simply the next stage of organic, focusing on soil health, carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration. We call it “regenerative organic” because people understand organic. But when we devised organic standards, we didn’t completely understand soil biology and the carbon cycle. Now we know that there’s important biological life below the soil. We understand carbon sequestration. Regenerative organic farming rebuilds the soil, which improves food, health and eventually, the climate. It’s a transformation of the food system.

What will it require to achieve the goals of the Green New Deal, which calls for net zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2030? First, consumers need to understand the interconnectedness of things so that they make decisions to create market pressure. Second, farmers, ranchers and land managers need to use regenerative best practices. Third is political power and policy change to drive regeneration. We need elected officials to understand regenerative ideas and feel pressure from constituents. Officials need to hear that we don’t want our tax money used for degenerative practices. Fourth is money. It will take trillions of dollars over the next decade, with much money coming from government funding. But private investments also need to shift. Our savings, pensions and retirement accounts need to be in financial institutions that place assets in regenerative, socially responsible investing.

How can we help address climate change on a personal level? Every time you pull out your wallet, you are either casting your vote for regeneration or the continuation of degeneration. Everything you buy is a vote. What you talk about and do every day is also extremely important. Americans spend half of their food dollars eating out. Learn to cook, invite people over for dinner, teach your kids how to cook. Eating is an agricultural act. Everyone should also be active in civic organizations. Run for office. It doesn’t have to be in politics, it could be a conservation committee or school board. Do what you can do best inside this regenerative framework and you will have a big impact. Things aren’t hopeless. It’s plausible that we are going to solve this. Unfortunately, it took until now for people to wake up. I believe people have an innate love for nature and other people, but if they’re hopeless and unaware, they’re going to behave as if they don’t care. There is an increasing com-

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It’s really important for people to know their options and to keep looking for what works for them. –Peter Bongiorno

WHEN KAYE HERBERT’S HUSBAND BROUGHT HOME A FREE SAMPLE of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, she didn’t hesitate to give it a try. Having heard about its calming effects, she gave CBD to her three sons, whose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder made home-schooling difficult due to frequent tantrums and lack of focus. “I didn’t expect CBD to be miraculous, but I was surprised that my kids’ frustrations were greatly reduced,” says the Austin, Texas, mom. “We weren’t seeing the severity of meltdowns.” The use of CBD in tinctures, capsules and lotions has grown exponentially, along with the science to prove its efficacy in remediating physical pain. Newer, but equally as robust, is the viability of CBD as a remedy for mental health-related issues, experts say, pointing to anxiety, depression and stress as the top three applications. However, as an unregulated supplement, CBD presents a challenge for consumers in its ubiquity from CBD-infused pillows to gummies, soaps and even pet food. Discerning purity, dosage and safety are real concerns for those that may grab any bottle off the shelf. 28

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Consumers must become well informed, especially when replacing medications for serious disorders, experts say. But for anxiety and emotional well-being, CBD is largely heralded as a safe and natural choice by providers well-versed in CBD, such as Peter Bongiorno, past president of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians. “It’s really important for people to know their options and to keep looking for what works for them,” he says.

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CBD, a compound extracted from the hemp plant, is appealing because it can raise the level of cannabinoids—feel-good molecules naturally created within the human body. “When we can’t sleep or are stressed out, cannabinoid levels go way down,” Bongiorno says. While prescription drugs overwhelm the body with adverse side effects, CBD can healthfully bring back balance. But CBD won’t trigger an altered state because there is little to no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical in marijuana that produces a high, he says, adding that he starts patients at a low daily dose of 25 milligrams. It ’s impor tant to talk with a physician about drug interactions, Bongiorno says. For instance, CBD can increase levels of blood-thinning medications, according to a 2017 study published in Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports . CBD can possibly treat a wide range of conditions, from fear of public speaking to bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorders, but more research is needed, experts say. A 2018 clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests CBD offers potential in treating psychosis. More recently, researchers in a 2019 case study of 27 patients published by the Permanente Journal concluded, “Cannabidiol may hold benefit for anxiety-related disorders.”

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The most important step consumers can take to find a safe, quality product is to know where their CBD comes from, experts say. Lara Miller is an organic farmer in Lafayette, Colorado, who in 2017 dedicated a parcel of her two-acre farm to growing hemp for her business, North Field Farmacy. “I added in hemp because it is a dynamic plant that produces fiber, seed and medicine for us humans, all at the same time,” she says. Miller’s small, women-owned business grows the leafy plants outdoors in organic soil and harvests by hand. “We test in the field, postharvest, during extraction and in the final product,” she says. “We know our product is clean and pure and potent.” This isn’t always the case. A 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that in 84 CBD products sold online by 31 companies, 26 percent contained less CBD than the amount listed on the label. Miller receives weekly calls from those wanting to purchase her plants and start a CBD business. “What bothers me the most is that not one person has asked how my hemp is grown,” she says. “It all feels like a big grab; the integrity isn’t there.” Miller continues to decline these requests and spends her days on the farm, where— come harvest time—she, alongside her crew, engages in some visualizations. “We imagine the people suffering who need support and think about how we are growing the plants to help them.”

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Hemp needs to be a part of every climate change conversation, not only because it sequesters huge amounts of carbon during cultivation, but also because construction products made out of hemp will continue to sequester carbon for up to 100 years. –Erica Stark

All parts of the hemp plant are useful in multiple ways, and hemp has applications in textiles, construction, bioremediation, technology, nutrition and health, including cannabidiol (CBD). The seeds are rich in protein, essential fatty acids and vitamins. They can be eaten, ground into flour or pressed for oil that is used for cooking or in body care products. The stems undergo decortication to separate the long outer fibers (bast) from the short inner fibers (hurd). Hemp hurd makes extremely durable hempcrete for construction, absorbent and dust-free animal bedding or pellets for heating stoves. An exponential rise in the use of hemp is expected because it can replace products made from paper, wood, plastic, cotton and fossil fuels.

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A CROP THAT WAS ILLEGAL IN U.S. SOIL for more than half a century is now reaching for the sun. Industrial hemp, the low- or no-THC cousin to marijuana, has created high hopes among farmers, agricultural researchers, manufacturers and consumers. By 2019, America had become the world’s third-largest producer, behind Canada and China, where it’s been cultivated for 8,500 years. “It’s the fastest-growing ag industry that we’ve ever seen,” says Tara Valentine, hemp specialist at the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Since hemp’s inclusion in the 2018 Farm Bill, Rodale’s hemp web page hits have grown 10-fold. 30

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Horoscopes, Your House & 2020 Planets 9am-5pm. Join Sudevi to learn about yourself from the time of your birth. In this workshop, she will also help you see your year more clearly through the planet activity and will continue into following up workshops throughout the year. Thrive Yoga & Massage, 21180 State Hwy 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. ThrivingOffice@gmail.com. ThriveFairhope.com. Chakra Journey Dance 4:30-6pm. Every 1st Sun. Explore your chakra system through sacred free-form dance. Free up stagnant energy, connect with your intuition and move to the rhythm of your own creation. This transformational practice is guided by Rebecca Washburn. Dress comfortably to dance. $15. 557 N Mobile St, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4634. Rebecca.SoulFlow@gmail.com. RebeccaWashburn.com. Prenatal Yoga Series 4:30-5:30pm, Mar 1, 8, 15. Prenatal yoga gives a woman energy to enjoy her pregnancy, serenity to build a deeper intimacy with her own body and baby, and the presence of mind to expect the unexpected and be present. $49 includes unlimited yoga during series. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 2 AHA Massage Therapy School Enrollment Deadline Last day to enroll in the state-licensed 650-hr program. Course prepares students as licensed therapists with hands-on techniques and practice, specialty techniques, fundamental sciences, student clinic and outreach practicum. AHA maintains a 100% pass rate for students taking licensure exam. To apply, email AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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AHA Reiki I Certification Training Upon completion of 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 info and to apply, email AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com. Wonder Woman Wellness 9am-2pm. Discover and embrace your inner Wonder Woman in celebration of International Women’s Day at this comprehensive, health and wellness focused workshop. Specifically designed with women and the female body in mind: women’s health education, workout and yoga class. True Mind + Body Wellness, Daphne, AL. 251-250-9440. Hello@ TrueYogaTherapy.com. TrueYogaTherapy.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Crystal Singing Bowls Sound Bath with Elizabeth Minto, LPC, RYT200 5:45pm. Enjoy an hour of relaxation and rejuvenation with the healing sounds of crystal singing bowls. Class will begin with a guided meditation then transition to savasana to purify the mind as the sounds soothe the nervous system. $15. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Make Your Own Baby/Toddler Food 11am. Want to get your babies and toddlers off to a nutritious start in life? This Wildflowers and Fresh Food class shows you how. We’ll make some pretty good grown-up food with the same ingredients too! $45. Little Point Clear, Fairhope, AL. 251-6569112. Register: WildflowersAndFreshFood.com. Kids Cooking Class 4pm. Back by popular demand, kids gather at Little Point Clear after school to make a healthy and nutritious meal they can replicate at home with their own friends and family. Open to ages 7-14. Hosted by Wildflowers and Fresh Food. Fills up quickly! $45. Little Point Clear, Fairhope, AL. 251-656-9112. Register: WildflowersAndFreshFood.com.

Green Drinks Fairhope at District Hall 5-7pm. Now on 2nd Wednesdays. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks and a monthly speaker at 6pm every second Wednesday. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. New location: District Hall, 761 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail. com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Journey Through the Chakras with Rebecca Washburn, LPC, RYT200 6:30pm. Discover the wisdom of the chakra system for personal empowerment and transformation. This workshop includes a discussion, yoga practice and meditation with an in depth look at the Solar Plexus Chakra. $20. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Yoga with Cats Fundraiser 9-10:15am. Meet friendly cats and kittens from Project Purr at Synergy Yoga & Pilates. The cats will interact with attendees during this fun yoga class, and all proceeds go to Project Purr cat rescue. Regular class rates apply. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Kundalini Yoga & Gong Bath with Amy 5:30-7:30pm. Join Amy for a gentle style of Kundalini yoga class, always with beautiful singing for focus and rhythm by our dear teacher, followed by a supine Gong Bath meditation. Thrive Yoga & Massage, 21180 State Hwy 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. ThrivingOffice@gmail.com. ThriveFairhope.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Green Drinks Mobile at Alchemy Tavern 5-7pm. Join us for an engaging happy hour with like-minded folks and a monthly speaker every third Wednesday. Speaker at 6pm. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Alchemy Tavern, 7 S Joachim St, Mobile, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Introduction to Buddhism 11am-12pm. The purpose of SGI Buddhism (SGIUSA.org) is to establish lives of absolute happiness, an inner state of joy and confidence that can never be taken away, destroyed or defeated. Join us to learn more. Free. West Mobile Regional Library, 5555 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL. Gary Ono: 251-4904833. Linnhe_9@yahoo.com.

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Sips for Suckers: Gulf Coast Lactation Fundraiser 2-6pm. Family friendly event with all proceeds going directly to Gulf Coast Lactation. Live music, jambalaya, 50/50 split pot and a portion of every pour will go to GCL. Fairhope Brewing Company, Fairhope AL. 251-455-8928. GulfCoastLactation@gmail.com.

Thai Yoga Massage Training with Sudevi 9am-6pm. Enjoy Thai Yoga Massage over this weekend with one of the top instructors in the US! Sudevi regularly travels to Thailand to learn this assisted stretching style of massage to teach it to anyone. Register for class or book a Thai Massage online. Thrive Yoga & Massage, 21180 State Hwy 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. ThrivingOffice@ gmail.com. ThriveFairhope.com.

Spring/Summer Market in the Park Downtown Opening Day 7:30am-12pm. The downtown Spring/Summer market will be open Saturdays, Apr 25-Jul 25. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile, AL. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org.

Prenatal Yoga Series 4:30-5:30pm, Mar 22, 29, Apr 5. Prenatal yoga gives a woman energy to enjoy her pregnancy, serenity to build a deeper intimacy with her own body and baby, and the presence of mind to expect the unexpected and be present. $49 includes unlimited yoga during series. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Quantum-Touch® Level One Weekend 9:30am-5:30pm, Mar 28-29. QTL1 to learn self-healing and to care for friends and family, or for working healthcare professionals wanting a new skill. No experience required. Instructor: Julie E Brent, practitioner of energy healing modalities since 1986. Fairhope, AL. 251-202-7277. AskJulieEBrent@gmail.com. QuantumTouch.com/ en/quantum-touch-level-i. JulieEBrent.com. Pensacola VegFest 11am-6pm. Vegan food and music festival. Free and family-friendly. Activities for all ages, live music, beer and wine, speciality foods and speakers. 301 W Main St, Pensacola, FL. PensacolaVegFest.com. Reiki Level I & II Training with Betsey Grady 3pm. Receive attunements for Level I & II in the Usui Reiki tradition. $215 includes books and materials. Soul Shine Yoga, 28623 N. Main St, Daphne, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 30

markyourcalendar Imagine! Learn How to Hypnotize! Use the power of your mind to change your life! Imagine…. in just 5 days, learn how to hypnotize anyone. Start another career—help yourself and others to change habits, explore memories and experience a past life regression. Hypnosis feels great!

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Your CBD Store Grand Opening Weekend Apr 17-18. Celebrate our grand re-opening this weekend with specials. Come meet the new owners if you haven’t already! Pets welcome. Your CBD Store, 1626 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS. 228-215-0492. OceanSpringsMS.CBDRx4u.com. Tee Time for Autism Golf Tournament 1-5pm. The tournament benefits the American Autism & Rehabilitation Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that supports the services provided at the American Autism & Rehabilitation Center serving children and adults with special needs. Rock Creek Golf Club,140 Clubhouse Dr, Fairhope, AL. 251210-1632. Info@AmericanAutismCenter.com. AmericanAutismCenter.com. 3-Day Meditation Retreat Apr 17-19. The Meditation Center of Alabama is hosting Venerable Pasura Dantamano, a world class meditation instructor, Buddhist monk from Thailand and head teaching monk of Peace Revolution Project. This retreat is generosity based. The Grand Hotel, Fairhope, AL. 251-214-2080. MeditationCenterOfAlabama.weebly.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Earth Day Mobile Bay 10am. Alabama’s largest Earth Day celebration with more than 100 environmental displays, live entertainment, electronics recycling, educational activities and environmental film festival. Free. Fairhope Pier Park, Fairhope, AL. EarthDayMobileBay.org. Wellness Workshop at True A monthly workshop. Topic, details and collaborations will be announced online. True Mind + Body Wellness, Daphne, AL. 251-250-9440. Hello@ TrueYogaTherapy.com. TrueYogaTherapy.com.

Bald Eagle Bash 4-7pm. 16 restaurants serve shrimp and desserts. Music by Underhill Family Orchestra. Fairhope Brewing Co beer and a great selection of wines. $50 adv tickets/$55 at gate. Tonsmeire Weeks Bay Resource Center, 11525 US Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL. 251-9905004. Connie@WeeksBay.org. BaldEagleBash.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 28 Spring/Summer Market in the Park Springhill Opening Day 3-6pm. The Spring/Summer market will be open Thursdays, May 28-Jul 30. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Lavretta Park, Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 30 AHA Yoga Teacher Training Scheduled start date for the 200-, 300- and 500hour yoga teacher trainings. Available for aspiring teachers or personal development. Eclectic training with emphasis on Iyengar-style instruction and utilization of props to ensure safety and alignment. Graduates are eligible to become registered with Yoga Alliance. For more info and to apply, email AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com. 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.

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Discounts on Supplements Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods (251-928-0644) and Virginia’s Health Foods (251-479-3952). 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope, AL and 3055-A Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. VA-FairhopeHealthFoods.com.

Hypnosis to Lose Weight Mon-Fri, by appointment. Are you the kind of person who can be hypnotized? Find out at your own 30min free screening. Discover how to take pressure off and relax your way to becoming thin, stay that way and never be on a diet again. Offering a “Stick With You Guarantee”. 251-274-THIN. Robertsdale Hypnosis, 22622 B Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale, AL. RobertsdaleHypnosis.com.

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. OpenTableUCC.org. 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. Let Rev. Judy Voght 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. Unity on the Eastern Shore, 22979 US Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL. 251-9908934. UnityEasternShore.WixSite.com/unity. Fairhope Unitarian Sunday Service 11am-12pm. Our Sunday services feature a different guest speaker each week. We address a variety of topics, from literature and history to religious thought and social issues. Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship, 1150 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL. FairhopeUnitarianFellowship@ gmail.com. FairhopeUU.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.

Munchie Mondays Get 10% off CBD edibles at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Monday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! Downtown and West Mobile, AL 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo.com. CannaBamaCBD.com. 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 grainfree dog treats. Raffle prizes. Puppy photo booth. Free. OK Bicycle Shop, 661 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. Viviane Hentschel: MyHappyDog123@gmail. com. Facebook.com/myhappydog123. Yoga Core with Chris G 5:45-7pm. Join Chris Garrett for an energizing blend of Iyengar and Vinyasa yoga, with emphasis on those hard to work abdominal areas. Recharge the body, soothe the soul and refocus the mind after a long day. Breathe, work, smile and find joy in the movemement! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Hot Vinyasa Flow 6:45-7:45pm. Based on the Baptiste Power Vinyasa sequence, this heated flow will challenge your core, your balance and your mind. Beginners to advanced. Heated. $20 drop-in, other membership packages available. Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness, 2540 Old Shell, Mobile, AL. 251-471-5775. David@ SHYWMobile.com. SHYWMobile.com.

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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Sunrise Yoga at True 6:15am. Tues & Thurs. Awaken your body and senses, and center your mind to prepare and energize for the day ahead. You’ll leave ready to take on the day. Join us for coffee or tea after class to help kick start your day. True Mind + Body Wellness, Daphne, AL. 251-250-9440. Hello@TrueYogaTherapy.com. TrueYogaTherapy.com. AHA Inner Calm Yoga 9:30am. Decrease stress, rid tension and enhance inner well-being using gentle stretches, postures, restoratives, breath practices. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/text 251-753-1937 to register. $10/class; $50/6-class pass; $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com. Nurturing Parenting Groups 9:30-11:30am. Meet with other parents and an experienced facilitator to learn alternatives to physical discipline of children. Eight topics also cover stress and anger managment, child development and home safety. The Family Center, 22671 Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale, AL. 251-479-5700. Lydia@ FamilyCenterMobile.org. FamilyCenterMobile.org. Farmers Market 10am-3pm, Nov-Mar. 2-6pm, Apr-Oct. Fresh seasonal produce, meat, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, handcrafted soaps and local artistry. Open Tues and Sat year round. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail.com. CoastalAlabamaMarket.com. STRETCH 10:30-11:30am. STRETCH (Strength Through Recreation, Education, Togetherness, Caring, and Health) is a free support/exercise class for women who have had breast cancer surgery. A letter of approval from your physician is required. Meets every Tuesday and Thursday. Hearin-Chandler YMCA, 951 Downtowner Blvd, Mobile, AL. 251-209-1555. Beth@CareGiversUnite.org. Grief Recovery Meeting 1-2:30pm. A Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses with experienced, professional and compassionate staff members to support you through the grief process. Ascension Funerals & Cremations, 1016 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL. 251634-8055. AscensionFuneralGroup.com. Praying for Peace Devotional Gathering 2:30-4pm. Inspired by “Women Pray for Peace” by Tess Wacker, participants join the author in the practice of discussing and praying for a means to peace. 54 N Church St, Apt 19, Fairhope, AL. 251596-1450. BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com.

Chakra Journey Dance 4:30-6pm. Every 1st Sun. Explore your chakra system through sacred free-form dance. Free up stagnant energy, connect with your intuition and move to the rhythm of your own creation. This transformational practice is guided by Rebecca Washburn. Dress comfortably to dance. $15. 557 N Mobile St, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4634. Rebecca.SoulFlow@gmail.com. RebeccaWashburn.com.

Topical Tuesdays Get 10% off CBD topicals at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Tuesday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! Downtown and West Mobile, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo. com. CannaBamaCBD.com.

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Yoga Basics at True 5:30pm. This is aperfect class to start your yoga journey or review the basics. Emphasizing the alignment, poses and principles that are most foundational to yoga, our instructors assist you as you gain knowledge, skill, strength and confidence in this beginner-friendly class. True Mind + Body Wellness, Daphne, AL. 251-250-9440. Hello@ TrueYogaTherapy.com. TrueYogaTherapy.com. Sierra Club Meeting 6-8pm. 1st Tues. Public welcome. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort, AL. Pet Loss Support Group 6:30-7:30pm. Every 1st Tues. Support group for those grieving the loss of a pet, a grief most people don’t recognize or understand. Free, confidential and safe group. Phone sessions available. Dr. Lynne Lohmeier: 228-497-1394. LohmeierLynne@gmail.com. Ocean Springs Library, 525 Dewey Ave, Ocean Springs, MS. PM Tai Chi Class 6:30-7:45pm. Join Master Jude Forsyth for this beginning Qigong Tai Chi class to explore how the ancient moving meditation can make a difference for you. $10-12. Central Presbyterian Church, 1260 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. 251-207-0007. BlueWillowWellness.com. AHA PM Yoga 7pm. Iyengar-style class emphasizes detailed instruction and proper body alignment, utilizes the aid of props when needed, to improve posture, muscle-tone, strength and flexibility. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Register: call/text 251-382-7895. $10/ class; $50/6-class pass; $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Memory Cafe 2-4pm. 2nd Wed. A safe and supportive gathering for caregivers and those with cognitive decline to engage in social activities and expressive arts. Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti St, Mobile, AL. 251-281-8722. Beth@CareGiversUnite.org. Find Dementia Friendly Mobile on Facebook. Chair Yoga with Patsy Tucker 4:30-5:30pm. Patsy will use chairs and other props to support a modified yoga practice. Also explore breathing techniques and guided meditation for calming the mind. This class is ideal for people uncomfortable practicing on the floor or who need support for balance. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Green Drinks Fairhope at District Hall 5-7pm. Every 2nd Wed. An informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. Brief speaker at 6pm at most meetings. District Hall, 761 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks. Green Drinks Mobile at Alchemy Tavern 5-7pm, 3rd Wed. An informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks and monthly speaker. Alchemy Tavern, 7 S Joachim St, Mobile, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook. com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

Wash Up Wednesdays Get 10% off CBD bath products at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Wednesday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! Downtown and West Mobile, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo. com. CannaBamaCBD.com.

AHA Healthy Heart Yoga 9:30am. Energize, strengthen and tone with this mid-week pick-me-up using movements that form a flowing sequence in coordination with the breath. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/ text 251-753-1937 to register. $10/class; $50/6-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com. Free Chair Yoga for MS 10:30-11:30am. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation offers students with MS one free class a week at Thrive. Come with your cane or in your wheelchair to Chair Yoga or call us about the other classes you can attend. Bring a friend, class is open to the public. Thrive Yoga & Massage, 21180 State Hwy 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. ThrivingOffice@gmail. com. ThriveFairhope.com.

Healing Sanctuary 6-9pm, every 4th Wed. Open to the public. Experienced healers offer free energy healing sessions in a safe, supportive environment to revitalize, relieve stress and bring more inner peace. No appointments. Lotus Bluum, 6A Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. 251210-6872. RRMaldo41@gmail.com. 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. Restorative Yoga 6-7:15pm. Restorative yoga is a practice that is all about slowing down and opening your body through passive stretching. During the long holds, your muscles are allowed to relax deeply. Props, rather than your muscles, are used to support your body. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

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Yoga with Susan 7:45-8:45am. Join Susan Kangal and start your day with her refreshing energy as she challenges you with a strong emphasis on alignment and focus while still calming the mind. Sink into the moment and experience the bliss—yes! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

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.

FOLEY, AL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Charlene Rester, RN, LMT Historical Downtown 117 West Orange Ave. 251-550-0117

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DAPHNE, AL JUBILEE HEALING ARTS Jennifer Adams, LMT 28170 N. Main St., Ste. C 251-616-4201 JubileeHealingArts.com

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THURSDAYS Thirsty Thursdays Get 10% off CBD coffee at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Thursday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! Downtown and West Mobile, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo.com. CannaBamaCBD.com. Sunrise Yoga with Chris G 6-7am. The days are getting warmer, so greet the sunrise with Chris Garrett and take pleasure in some revitalizing morning yoga. Charge the body, ease stress and focus the mind as you begin the day. Find joy in the movement! Also on Tuesdays w/ Linda Csaszar. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Nurturing Parenting Groups 9-11:30am. Meet with other parents and an experienced facilitator to learn alternatives to physical discipline of children. Also covers stress and anger managment, child development and home safety. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Mobile, AL. 251-479-5700. Lydia@FamilyCenterMobile.org. FamilyCenterMobile.org. AHA Brain Boost Yoga 9:30am. Boost concentration, improve focus and quiet the mind with 30 mins of mindful movement/Iyengar-style yoga and 20-min meditations to round out the week. Beginnerfriendly. Props provided. Call/text 251-7531937 to register. $10/class; $50/6-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com. HeartSong Singers 1:30-3pm. Caregivers: bring your person with dementia to the the HeartSong Singers where the power of singing and music promote friendships, laughter and connection while offering spiritual support and understanding. No charge. Christ Anglican Church, 3275 Halls Mill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-281-8722. Beth@CareGiversUnite.org. Find HeartSong Singers on Facebook. Market in the Park Springhill 3-6pm. May 28-Jul 30. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Lavretta Park, Old Shell Rd, Mobile, L. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org. Yoga for Athletes at True 5:30pm. This class serves as a specialized training supplement for athletes; focus areas include balance and internal stability, functional flexibility, range of motion as well as injury prevention and recovery. Also appropriate for non-athletes. True Mind + Body Wellness, Daphne, AL. 251-250-9440. Hello@ TrueYogaTherapy.com. TrueYogaTherapy.com. Yoga with Chris M 5:45-7pm. Join Chris McFadyen for some energizing yoga as his breath work, asana and flow calms the mind and also enhances and refocuses the body. Relocate your passion and find your joy and humor after a long day! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Beginnier’s Yoga Series 6-7pm. Join Caitlyn for her weekly evening yoga class for beginners. Come to class weekly or join our 4 week progressive series we offer periodically for starting your practice in comfortable and noncompetitive group setting. Thrive Yoga & Massage, 21180 State Hwy 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. ThrivingOffice@gmail.com. ThriveFairhope.com.

Group Reformer Class with Adrienne 6-7pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Adrienne at the end of your day for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and be both leaner and stronger. Leave class feeling great! Also at 6:30pm on Tuesdays. Log on to reserve a spot. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Personal Wellness, Self-Discovery Classes 6:30pm, every last Thurs. Monthly classes designed to empower oneself to heal, uplift and detoxify the body, mind and spirit. Daphne, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com. Laurie.MarketingScents.com.

FRIDAYS Flower Friday Get 10% off hemp flower at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Friday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! Downtown and West Mobile, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo.com. CannaBamaCBD.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. Yoga with Lisa Blount 9-10:15am. What a great way to jump start your weekend! Let breath and body move and meld together as Lisa Blount weaves a blend of classical yoga flow and poses. Renew your spirit with a glorious class—begin the day feeling joyful, refreshed and re-energized. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Sunset Yoga for Charity 6-7pm. Bring your mat to the Fairhope Bluff’s Henry George Park every 2nd and 4th Fridays Mar-Oct, each time for a different charity. Please bring your donation. Class times change with sunset times, classes end in relaxation at sunset overlooking the pier. Henry George Park, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. ThrivingOffice@gmail.com. ThriveFairhope.com.

SATURDAYS $5 Soul Shine Community Yoga Classes Classes are $5 at both Fairhope and Daphne locations! Options include Foundations of Yoga, Hot Power Hour and Yoga Sculpt classes. Advance registration recommended. $5. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL and 28623 N Main St, Daphne, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com. Super Saturday Get 20% off a surprise CBD item at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Saturday. Downtown and West Mobile, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo. com. CannaBamaCBD.com. Market in the Park Downtown 7:30am-12pm. Apr 25-Jul 25; Oct 10-Nov 21. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile, AL. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org.

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Saturday Morning Yoga with Augusta 7:30-8:45am. 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. 251-928-5363. HeartStringsYoga.com. Farmers Market 9am-2pm. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays year round. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail.com. CoastalAlabamaMarket.com.

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