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letterfrompublisher Last month, I had the privilege of interviewing singer/songwriter Jack Johnson for this month’s feature article. The mellow surf-rocker already had what he considered to be a dream job when he was traveling around the world as a cinematographer for surf movies. He toured with Ben Harper as the opening act in 2000 and thought it was just a summer gig, but he’s since achieved commercial success with six studio albums. I’ve been a fan of his for many years, not only because I love his music, but because he’s known for his down-to-earth attitude and a commitment to eco-friendly living. One hundred percent of his tour proceeds are donated to charitable initiatives and he sees his music as a vehicle for his involvement in the nonprofit world. In addition to solidifying my respect for his mindful lifestyle, our conversation also opened my eyes to his hands-on approach to parenting that fosters creativity and Earth-friendly stewardship. A couple days after I spoke with the musician, we welcomed a new addition to our own family. Baby Thatch arrived on April 9, and we have been swimming in the warmth and joy that he has filled our home with. The life-changing experience of welcoming a new being into this world has reminded me of how important and valuable family is. It’s everything. One way that I honor my family is to live a meaningful life. Like Jack, I try to support what I believe in through my “day job.” Natural Awakenings strives to bring you positive news and educational content to help our community lead healthy, happy lives. In addition to finding inspiration in Jack’s mindful lifestyle in this month's issue, learn about the nutritious value of mushrooms, along with recipe ideas, in “Culinary Mushroom Magic,” discover natural pain therapies for canines in “Pain-Free Pooch,” and see how Mobile’s Mitchell Cancer Institute is delivering patient-centered care with a holistic approach. This month, as our family celebrates Mother’s Day with our newest addition, I hope you, too, are surrounded by friends and family that mean everything to you. Feel good. Live simply. Laugh more.
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Smoothie King Expands Healthy Menu Smoothie King, with two Eastern Shore locations, has added nutritious Veggie Blends veggie and fruit smoothies to its offerings. Blended with fresh carrots and kale and sweet and tangy juices, Veggie Blends provide a daily serving of vitamin-rich vegetables with only 300 calories. Apple Kiwi Kale (kale, apple juice, kiwi juice blend, banana and electrolyte mix) defends the immune system with tangy vitamin C and free radical-fighting antioxidants. Berry Carrot Dream (carrot, orange juice, apple juice, strawberry, banana and electrolyte mix) is packed with vitamin A for strong eyes and skin, plus heart-healthy fiber, for digestive health. Carrot Kale Dream (carrot, kale, banana, orange juice, apple juice and vanilla protein blend) contains veggies plus a protein blend for a strong immune system. In addition to a full menu of fresh-blended nutritional smoothies, Smoothie King offers healthy retail product solutions that include sport beverages, energy bars, healthy snacks, vitamin supplements, herbs, minerals and sports nutrition products. Locations: 199 Baldwin Square, Fairhope; 28841 Hwy. 98, Ste. E, Daphne. For more information, call 251-626-5464 or email Shannah612@aol.com. See ad and coupon, page 17.
Delta Summer Camp Combines Science and Art Delta Discoveries summer science/art camps for grades one to five will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, June 2 to 6 and July 28 to August 1, at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center. Instructor Juli Day will conduct a week of live, interactive and hands-on science and art activities exploring the wide variety of animals living in our delta. She will utilize the facilities at 5 Rivers that include the natural museum, theater, walks on the grounds and presentations by staff. Campers will discover how animals and reptiles build homes, eat and survive in the wilderness, complemented by artistic pursuits such as painting, printmaking, mixed media, construction and more. Cost is $125 and includes all supplies. Location: 30945 Five Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort. Register with Day at 251-377-0054 or JujuHiker@gmail.com. 8
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Mobile Markets Span Two Locations Bay area residents don’t have to go far this year to find fresh, locally produced foods and goods, thanks to the city of Mobile’s Market on the Square. This time of year, the Market features all kinds of tomatoes, potatoes, sweet corn, cantaloupe, blueberries, blackberries, watermelon, seafood, flowers, plants, baked breads, pasta, casseroles, pies, soaps, lotions, handcrafted goods and more. The Market supports local merchants and farmers with two locations in Mobile. Market on the Square is open from 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays in Cathedral Square through July 26. The Market on the Hill also has handcrafted items by local artists and operates from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, May 29 to July 31, at Old Shell Road and University Boulevard. For more information, call 251208-1550, visit ncsmobile.org or find Market On The Square on Facebook. See ad, page 15.
Yoga Teacher Training Class Forming in Mobile Tracey Narayani Winter Glover, JD, E-RYT, is offering Love is My Religion, a year-long teacher training program beginning in August, in Mobile. Upon completion, students will receive certification allowing them to register as a Yoga Alliance registered 200-hour teacher (RYT-200). The training is appropriate for aspiring teachers Tracey Narayani Winter Glover or anyone wishing to deepen their own practice. Glover has been practicing and teaching yoga for more than 10 years and obtained her RYT certification in India. The training highlights the four main paths of yoga (raja, jnana, karma, and bhakti), incorporating physical postures (asanas), yogic philosophy including yogic diet, selfless service, meditation, mantra, pranayama, storytelling, spiritual discussion and kirtan. Glover says, “I want to help students incorporate yoga into their daily lives by sharing my own understanding and passion for the practices that help us let go of ego, quiet the mind and open the heart to our own Divine nature and the Divine that exists in all beings.” Cost is $1,500 with early registration full payment by July 1; four quarterly installments of $450 ($1,800 total) may be made as an alternative. For more information or to apply (July 1 deadline), call 251-510-2418 or visit ShantiWarrior.com. See ad, page 5.
The Fit Nest Gains Needed Altitude Due to increased interest in their aerial program, The Fit Nest has moved to 109 Furr Street, in Mobile, behind Springhill Lighting on the I-65 service road. Owner Jennifer Hunt says, “We are ‘too big for our bricks,’ as they say, and were in need of higher ceilings.” With a streamlined class schedule, The Fit Nest is now focused on yoga practice, barre classes and the aerial program. Because aerial classes can focus on deep stretching for a more therapeutic experience; a faster-paced class with strength building exercises to help tone and sculpt and work cardio; or learning skills on the vertical or swings to have fun and learn a new form of expression, the studio will still offer the variety everyone loves.
Jen Adams Presents Massage with a Purpose Jen Adams, LMT, has found many ways to give back to the community, from providing chair massage at charity events to donating gift certificates for silent auctions and raffles. Her most recent plan includes Massage with a Purpose, by which charities can now sell massage vouchers as fundraisers. Therapists provide massage at an affordable rate with the opportunity to give back to a worthwhile cause, and the charity earns money for every massage sold, with no up-front cost or minimum required. Recipients of the vouchers in turn become relaxed and stress-free. Vouchers may be given as a gift, used by the purchaser or donated back to the organization for raffling. Each fundraiser is limited to an exclusive two-week run, and may be scheduled to coincide with another event like a raffle or bake sale. Anyone with a credible, worthy cause can request a fundraiser—legal nonprofit status is not necessary. At the event, 30 percent of all sales from an exclusive link will be given back to the charity being supported, which also receives a digital version of the flier/poster to distribute. For more information, call 251-616-4201 or visit JenAdamsLMT.info. See ad, page 16.
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Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed a group of new publishers that completed an April training program at corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The NAPC training staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs now launching new Natural Awakenings magazines in Chicago Western Suburbs; Rochester, New York; and Hawaii. Company CEO Sharon Bruckman launched the first edition of Natural Awakenings in 1994 and began franchising it in 1999. The company currently publishes 90 Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico, with a collective readership exceeding 3.5 million. “Interest in naturally healthy living that’s good for people and the planet is now influencing mainstream America, thanks in part to our active and growing readership,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings’ dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, connects readers with a wealth of national and local resources mapping out alternate routes to a healthier, happier, longer life.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is publishing or to learn more about franchise opportunities, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com or call 239-530-1377.
Expanded Eat Local Lineup at Chasing Fresh
Chasing Fresh is now carrying Alabama beers and wine; grass-fed Black Angus beef from Alabama; Animal WelfareApproved grass-fed Large Black Hog heritage pork and Katahdin heritage lamb from Alabama. Head Forager Chase Corte says, "Our focus is on carrying products that are made in Alabama, and we're ceaselessly amazed at what Alabamians have to offer. From Alabama farmers, brewers, bread bakers, dairies and more, we have the best quality right here! There's no need, or desire, to go elsewhere when we have the best of the best in our own state." Location: 19176 Hwy. 181, Fairhope. For more information, call 251-210-6011 and visit Facebook.com/chasingfresh and ChasingFresh.com. See ad, page, 21.
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The new occupational college and wellness center, Alabama Healing Arts (AHA), located at 6304 Cottage Hill Road, in Mobile, is now open. For those seeking career fulfillment, AHA offers a 650-hour massage therapy program, three Reiki certification levels, and 200/300/500-hour yoga trainings. For those seeking health and wellness, options accommodate diverse needs, including therapeutic massage, Reiki, yoga, prenatal massage/yoga, Pilates and qigong. Increase benefits at the cellular level with a toxincleansing nutritional program or achieve lasting change with holistic counseling and life coaching. Organic, customblend skincare includes facials, cosmetics, waxing and organic-mix spray tanning. With more than 25 years of experience, Manager Kelly Laurendine believes in the healing arts, having used yoga, massage and Reiki to heal a spinal injury, and counseling to overcome anxiety and low self-esteem. She says, “Exploring different realms of physical, mental, spiritual and energetic well-being is my passion. It is my life’s dream to create a space where a variety of healing and personal development modalities can be experienced or learned. I look forward to sharing many amazing AHA moments with this community!" For more information or to enroll, call 251-753-1937, email Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com or visit AlabamaHealingArts.com. See ad on opposite page.
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Vitamin D No Help for Bone Mass or Hip Fractures
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niversity of Pittsburgh researchers that followed 29,862 women for 11 years have found that supplementing calcium with vitamin D does not reduce hip fractures. The study, published in the Journal of Women’s Health, found that women taking calcium plus vitamin D had as many hip fractures as women taking a placebo. Women supplementing with more than 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day also had a 28 percent higher incidence of breast cancer. Because hip fractures are linked to a reduction in bone density, these findings are compounded by a review of research published in The Lancet, which established that vitamin D supplements typically taken with calcium did not increase bone density among elderly adults. The review analyzed 23 studies among 4,082 participants, 92 percent of whom were women.
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World Turtle Day Sounds Alarm Since 2000, people around the globe have celebrated World Turtle Day, held this year on May 23, to increase respect for and knowledge of the world’s oldest creatures. Susan Tellem, co-founder with Marshall Thompson of American Turtle Rescue (ATR), states, “These gentle animals have been around for about 200 million years, yet they are rapidly disappearing as a result of the exotic food industry, habitat destruction and the cruel pet trade.” They believe that turtles may be extinct within 50 years and suggest ways to increase their chances for survival for future generations: n Never buy a turtle or tortoise from a pet shop; it increases demand from
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Forests Preserve Trees Rescue Urbanites from Dirty Air
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, poor air quality can irritate the respiratory system, reduce lung function, inflame and damage the cells that line the lungs, make lungs more susceptible to infection, aggravate asthma, aggravate other chronic lung diseases and cause permanent lung damage. U.S. Forest Service researchers have discovered that the urban forests in 10 cities across the country save on average one person a year from pollution-related death. In New York City alone, that number increases to eight people per year. The scientists recommend that people everywhere plant more trees. Source: AmericanForests.org
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Activist Turns City Food Waste into Rural Soil Jeremy Brosowsky had an epiphany at a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, greenhouse a few years ago that set him on a more sustainable path: “What if we could take our garbage and grow food in it?” He was in the Midwest to learn about urban agriculture at Growing Power, the pioneering urban farm of McArthur Genius Fellow Will Allen, and was considering starting a rooftop agriculture business. Allen’s emphasis on the importance and elusiveness of fertile soil intrigued him. “If you don’t dramatically improve the soil, you cannot grow food in cities,” Brosowsky realized. His solution was to create Compost Cab (CompostCab.com), a Washington, D.C.-based service that picks up and delivers urban food waste to local farms for composting. Nearly 100 cities already divert food waste from landfills, but Brosowsky emphasizes, “Composting is not just about waste reduction. It’s about food production, education, jobs and creating social benefits.” He hopes to roll out Compost Cabs in other cities.
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Three Automakers Roll Out Hydrogen Models Toyota has announced that it will market a hydrogen-powered car beginning with the 2015 model year, and Hyundai has also committed to rolling out its fuel-cell Tucson model next year. Honda has already begun leasing its hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity to customers in California. Each of these vehicles can travel about 300 miles without a refill (three times the range of the hybrid Chevy Volt in battery mode), and reach a top speed of about 100 miles per hour. A refill takes just a few minutes, and because the hydrogen is used to produce electricity, the cars drive without the roar of an internal combustion engine. The cost of hydrogen-fuel-cell vehicles is expected to continue to fall and eventually match that of conventional cars by 2023.
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Whales Under Siege by Seismic Surveys The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is intensifying global efforts to safeguard whales and other marine species from the harm caused by powerful noises generated by seismic seafloor surveys by the oil and gas industry and others. In seismic surveys, air guns towed behind ships repeat powerful bursts of sound; sensors measure the return echo to reveal details of the sea floor and the underlying geologic structure to a depth of several kilometers. Whales rely on sound for communication, navigation and foraging. Exposure to loud noise from seismic surveys can result in stress and behavior changes, affect foraging and nursing or cause direct physical damage. In a study published in the journal Aquatic Mammals, the authors present the most thorough, robust and practical approach to minimizing and monitoring the risk of harm to vulnerable marine species when intense sounds are used. A step-by-step guide to reducing effects on whales and other marine species during seismic sea floor surveys is available from the IUCN Western Gray Whale Advisory Panel and Sakhalin Energy Investment Company (Tinyurl. com/WhaleSavingGuide).
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with a Cause JACK JOHNSON PLANS SHOWS WITH THE PLANET IN MIND by Meredith Montgomery
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inger-songwriter Jack Johnson’s touring concerts have almost always doubled as fundraisers for local environmental nonprofits. “Early on, we recognized that we could not only fill a room for our music, but also raise funds and awareness for nonprofit groups we believe in,” says Johnson. Then, as he started playing larger venues, “I realized the power of touring was to connect our fans with local nonprofits in every town we played.” Johnson and his wife, Kim, also founded two environmentally focused foundations, and during the past five years, all of his tour proceeds have been donated to these charitable foundations. Through them, donations have been made to hundreds of national and international charitable organizations in support of environmental education. The enabling commercial success began in 2001 when his debut album successfully established this Oahu, Hawaiian’s trademark mellow 18
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surf-rocker style. Since then, he’s released five more studio albums, including the most recent, From Here to Now to You. Johnson is headlining the Hangout Music Fest in Gulf Shores this month, playing on the beach at sunset on May 18. “While I have so much gratitude for the support our music receives, for me, music has always been a hobby, a side thing. It grew into a way to work in the nonprofit world. Being engaged in environmental education almost feels like my real job, and the music’s something we’re lucky enough to provide to fund related causes,” says Johnson. As the size of his audience grows, so has the size of his potential environmental footprint. On the road, Johnson’s team works with the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance to fuel all tour trucks, buses and generators. Comprehensive recycling efforts including refillable water bottle stations, plus organic cotton T-shirts, and reusable or biodegradable food service
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ware are standard at his shows. “We try to be environmentally conscious every step of the way,” says Johnson. “Our record cases and posters use recycled paper and eco-friendly inks. We record albums in my solar-powered studio. It’s an ongoing learning process and conversation as we find even better ways to do things.” Johnson’s team often requests increased recycling efforts and use of energy-efficient light bulbs at venues advancing long-term eco-changes everywhere they perform. He explains, “Our thinking is that once they change the light bulbs for us, they’re not going to go back to the old light bulbs after we leave. Many venue managers tell us they have stuck with the improvements because they realize that they’re easy to do.” Marine pollution and single-use plastics are issues high on the musician’s environmental list, but the topic he’s most passionate about is food. In his home state, 90 percent of food is imported. “The
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idea of supporting your local food system is a big deal in our family and we take that point of view on the road because it’s a vital issue anywhere you go,” he says. At each tour stop, all of the band’s food is sourced within a specific radius. Johnson also works with radio stations to promote regional farming, helping to build community and fan awareness of the benefits of supporting local farms. At home, Johnson has solar panels on the roof and drives an electric car. The entire family, including three children, participates in recycling, worm composting and gardening. “It’s fun to take what we learn at home on the road and bring good things we learn on the road home,” he says.
The Swiss Family Robinson is one of the family’s favorite books. “We love figuring out ways to apply ideas,” he remarks. “For our first water catchment system, we got 50-gallon drums previously used for oil and vinegar from a bread bakery and attached spigots. The kids were so excited to watch them fill the first time it rained.” It would seem that life could get pretty hectic for Johnson as he balances a music career, his charitable foundations, family life and a love for surfing, but he says they don’t seem like separate worlds to him. He uses surfing as a way to get away from the crowds and spend time with his friends. “Music is a very social thing for me. It’s this thing I get to share with people. Surfing is where I find a lot of balance. It’s kind of a more private time but I also come up with a lot of lyrics and ideas while I’m surfing. It all bleeds together.” Johnson’s approach to inspiring all generations to be conscious of the environment is to focus on the fun, because it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the big picture. “I think to get more people to respond, it’s really important to sometimes not talk much about the problem you’re trying to solve and focus more on why it’s a nicer way to live, how they can make these habits a part of their lifestyle and why it’s more exciting.” Using his rain barrels as an example, he says, “Instead of attacking the issue of water conservation, just think about how cool it is to catch rainwater and then be able to water our garden with that. Or
show kids the whole process of worm composting—worm poop is always fun to kids.” To make recycling exciting, he organized a bottle cap collection contest in Hawaii. Because caps can’t be easily recycled via mainstream collection efforts, Johnson is working with a company that can remake them into other things such as soap bottles. Johnson will play a concert for the school that collects the most. Understanding that his own kids are among the future stewards of planet Earth, he works diligently to instill values of creativity and free thinking. Johnson reflects, “When I look at things that are in the world now that when we were kids we would have never dreamed were possible, I recognize how much things can change in one generation. I value a good work ethic, but it’s important to allow a lot of time for creation and art and having fun creating your own things. Science and math are very important, but approaching those things with creativity and looking for answers that aren't there yet—looking for things that nobody’s thought of—that’s what is going to solve problems.”
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Conquering Cancer with Patient-Centered Care by Meredith Montgomery
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.he USA Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI), in Mobile, combines the sleekness of a modern facility with the warmth of patient-centered care to offer a holistic approach to cancer treatment and prevention. With research scientists, physician specialists, surgical oncologists, patient navigators, technologists and other medical professionals onsite, expert minds join together to attack cancer with a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. Margaret Sullivan, director of business development and outreach, has been a part of MCI since its conception in 2000. “We offer the total package. As a research institute, we can provide a very personalized approach to patient care that combines the knowledge and recommendations of a team of doctors. Our physicians talk about treatment plans as a team and provide guidance and support,” explains Sullivan. “Instead of visiting one group for medical care,
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another for radiation and so on, we take a coordinated approach.” The recently implemented Patient Navigator program provides individual assistance to patients at all stages of diagnosis. A trained navigator is assigned to each patient to help them and their caregivers decipher the overwhelming amount of information provided, guide them through their treatment program and assist with the complexities of the healthcare system. “We don’t just treat the cancer, we treat the well-being of the whole patient at multiple levels, getting them through treatment safely and in the most comfortable way,” explains Dr. Thomas Wayne Butler, who refers to his approach as “supportive oncology”. The center recognizes the role that physical, mental and spiritual well-being play in fighting cancer and its recurrences. MCI is currently partnering with the USA psychology department to address coping mechanisms for stress
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reduction in their patients. Butler recalls one patient that was diagnosed with breast cancer, “As a single parent overwhelmed by the diagnosis, she didn’t know if she could get through this.” The counseling she received proved instrumental and instead of being withdrawn, she’s now outspoken about her experience. “She’s now able to help others, and that’s what we’re shooting for with this program,” says Butler. Therapies such as yoga are also encouraged, and the staff hopes to offer such options onsite and integrated into the cancer center model in the future. “Cancer is a very distressing diagnosis, and everyone handles it their own way,” says Butler. “We need to meet the patient where they are as an individual, not where the physician wants them to be.” Doctor-patient communication is also vital to an effective treatment plan. “As doctors, we need to make sure we’re using terminology that patients understand and we need to consider all the factors that make a patient unique— socioeconomic issues, family circumstances and side effects of medicine,” explains Butler, “And our patients need to be comfortable talking to us.” Butler notes that many patients seek
“While we aspire to be designated a national comprehensive center, you’re not just a number. We provide very personalized, human treatment.” MARGARET SULLIVAN outside therapies such as herbal remedies. As a physician, he feels that he has a responsibility to learn more about these alternative options and their effectiveness, but patients should be aware that some natural supplements can negate certain treatments. “Nutrition is a very important part of treatment, but we want to make recommendations based on what has been proven to work and is documented scientifically,” he says. While patients receive top-notch care at the center, MCI is also heavily involved in community education and
regularly hosts awareness events and screenings. “Our goal is to not see patients in here, but instead to see them out in the community, when we’re spreading the word and promoting prevention. Prevention and early detection are the key to making a dent in this dreaded disease,” notes Sullivan. Although skin cancers such as melanoma are easy to prevent with sunscreen and protective clothing, they are a common diagnosis in the South. MCI regularly hosts free skin cancer screenings to promote early detection. At a community screening in Orange Beach, a deep sea fisherman was urged by his wife to get screened and melanoma was detected. Sullivan says, “Fortunately, he was able to get it surgically removed, which probably saved his life. We also detected two potential cases of colon cancer at a recent USA employer screening—early detection can do wonders.” MCI also hosts outreach programs for breast and prostate cancer, and physicians and staff are available to speak to civic groups and employees upon request. For those affected by cancer, MCI offers many free, public support programs to help patients and their support team cope with the many challenges of being diagnosed with cancer. Monthly lunch-and-learns are led by an expert in the field and cover topics such as stress reduction, dealing with depression during treatment and meditation techniques.
and Myeloma Support Group; and Look Good Feel Better—a workshop that helps female patients manage appearancerelated side effects of treatment. New physicians and researchers are continually being recruited to lead exciting research programs. Sullivan says, “Right now we’re partnering with biotechnology companies for early detection of ovarian and pancreatic cancer—two types of cancer that don’t show a lot of symptoms early on, and are therefore currently diagnosed very late.” The institute is also utilizing more genetic testing, which can predict how an individual will respond to specific treatment regimens. “This very personalized approach is what ultimately saves lives and makes treatment more effective,” says Sullivan. “Our greatest strength is not only the expertise of our physicians and staff, but our ability to provide care in a very patient-centered, warm manner,” says Sullivan. “While we aspire to be designated a national comprehensive center, you’re not just a number. We provide very personalized, human treatment.” Butler adds, “We are practicing medicine the way it was practiced many years ago, where the patient is the focus of the therapy, and this is very exciting to me.” Ongoing support groups include Breast Friends Forever (BFF); Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group; Leukemia, Lymphoma
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Contraceptive Pill Chill Dangers Include Cancer, Strokes and Fatigue by Kathleen Barnes
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or more than 50 years, women have appreciated the freedom that birth control pills offer. They simply take a little pill every day and rest easy, fairly assured that an unplanned pregnancy won’t occur. However, there’s actually a lot not to love about “The Pill”, especially its long-term side effects. “The sexual freedom that women have fought so hard to obtain has been won at a terrible price,” advises Naturopathic Doctor Sherrill Sellman, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, author of The Hormone Heresy: What Women Must Know about Their Hormones. That price includes blood clots and even death from heart attacks and strokes in young women. As early as 1963, an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association linked The Pill to venous thrombosis, or blood clots. By 1968, at least one cancer journal, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, had linked cancer to the use of the steroid hormones contained in oral contraceptives. In 1973, Scandinavian researchers warned of the link between oral contraceptives and strokes. “In December 2002, the U.S. government published its biannual Report on Carcinogens that added all steroidal estrogens to the list of known human carcinogens,” says Sellman, “The gravity of this finding cannot be overstated: All
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estrogens used in HRT [hormone replacement therapy] and oral contraceptives have now been proven unequivocally to cause cancer.” Yet, regardless of the many downsides, The Pill remains the most common method of birth control worldwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with usage by 16 percent of married American women. Elsewhere, users include 29 percent of British women and 40 percent of women in France and the Netherlands.
tionist and author of The Pill Problem. Oral contraceptives deplete more bodily nutrients than any other class of drugs, says Pelton, who blogs regularly at NaturalPharmacist.net. However, he adds, women taking The Pill even as long as 10 years may not notice any obvious health problems. “Maybe she’ll first notice a lack of energy, but doesn’t connect the dots and realize that magnesium, B12 and numerous other nutrients involved in energy production are depleted,” he explains. The nutrient-depleting effects of The Pill were recognized as early as 1975 in a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, but it carried no recommendations for replacing them. Some of these nutrients are essential for the production of brain chemicals, called neurotransmitters, including mood-elevating dopamine. An affected woman can become depressed, a condition closely linked to the use of The Pill, according to a German study published in 2013 in the journal General Hospital Psychiatry. The Pill’s steroidal hormones also reduce the body’s natural accumulations of disease-preventing antioxidants, increasing vulnerability to diseases of aging, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease, according to Pelton.
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“Birth control pills are vitamin robbers, and this is the source of the health risks that accompany the use of The Pill,” says Ross Pelton, a registered pharmacist, certified clinical nutri-
Nutrients Women on The Pill Need 4 BHRT* 4 Chrysin 4 Coenzyme Q10 4 DHEA 4 Folic acid 4 L-methlyfolate 4 Magnesium
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4 Vitamin B2 4 Vitamin B6 4 Vitamin B12 4 Vitamin C 4 Zinc
* Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (for perimenopausal and menopausal women) Source: Ross Pelton, NaturalPharmacist.net
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Women that decide to keep taking The Pill should add an array of specified supplements to counterbalance the nutrient loss, advises Pelton. Replacing nutrients should, in the long term, neutralize the negative effects of The Pill, even cancer and blood clots, he assures. Better yet, say Sellman and Pelton, stop taking The Pill and switch to safer forms of contraception. It may take months or even years for the nutrient imbalances to be fully corrected, so start now.
Natural Contraceptives Although no natural forms of estrogen are suited for birth control, safe and effective natural forms exist, advises women’s health expert Holly Lucille, a naturopathic doctor and registered nurse in West Hollywood, California. She cautions against the potential risks of using estrogen patches, shots and vaginal rings, and recommends avoiding anything that contains estrogen. “Not
using The Pill doesn’t mean you have to rely on withdrawal or the rhythm method, both of which are notoriously unreliable,” says Lucille, preferring what she terms “barrier methods”, like diaphragms, cervical caps and male and female condoms. She notes, “Cervical caps are just as effective as The Pill and you can put them in and leave them a little longer for a bit more spontaneity.” Female condoms are even more convenient, she explains: “They fit much like a diaphragm and they can be left in place as long as eight hours.” Instead of potentially toxic spermicides, Lucille recommends using lemon juice, which, she says, is equally effective. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books including the Basic Health Publications User’s Guide to Natural Hormone Replacement. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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Culinary Mushroom Magic Delicate Powerhouses of Nutrition and Medicine by Case Adams
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oday, fungi cuisine in the West is typically limited to Agaracus bisporus—the relatively mild button mushroom, which matures into the acclaimed portobello. But digging deeper into available options reveals chanterelle (Cantharellus sp.), oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus), morel (Morchella sp.) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) species. These culinary mushrooms provide a virtuosity of delicate flavors harboring nutritional and medicinal benefits, according to those that study them. University of California-Berkeley research scientist and Mycologist Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., explains that shiitake and oyster mushrooms follow the button as the most widely cultivated around the world. “They come in many colors, varieties and species and are typically the most easily digested and utilized of all mushrooms,” he notes. “Mushrooms are an amazing health
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food,” says Hobbs. “Most edible fungi are high in fiber, good-quality protein, key vitamins, micronutrients, phosphorous and potassium, and low in fat and calories. It’s one of nature’s perfect diet foods.” As protein powerhouses, portobello and other button mushrooms, shiitake and oyster varieties all deliver between 30 and 35 percent protein by weight. The fiber content can range from 20 grams per 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) in the case of portobello to a lofty 48 grams per 100 grams in the Phoenix oyster mushroom. Mushrooms also supply potent B vitamins. One hundred grams (about 3.5 ounces) of portobello contains more than four milligrams (mg) of riboflavin (B2), 69 mg niacin (B3) and 12 mg pantothenic acid (B5). Shiitake’s comparable numbers are three, 106 and 17 while pink oyster delivers 2.45, 66 and 33 mg of the three nutrients. Thus, they deliver significantly more
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than recommended daily allowances (RDA)—for example, niacin’s adult RDA ranges from 14 to 16 mg and riboflavin’s is just 1.1 to 1.3 mg. Mushrooms also present one of the few food sources of vitamin D—primarily D2—but some also contain small amounts of vitamin D3, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture research. Also, their D2 levels spike dramatically when sun-dried spore-side-up, confirmed in research by internationally recognized Mycologist Paul Stamets. Mushrooms contain important minerals, too. Portobello contains 4,500 mg, oyster 4,500 mg and shiitake 2,700 mg of potassium per 100 grams, all with low sodium levels. Plus, they deliver usable amounts of copper, zinc and selenium. Beyond the nutrient numbers lies mushrooms’ bonus round: They contain special complex polysaccharides—longchain molecules within cell walls—that have been the subject of intense research at leading institutions around the world, including Harvard, Yale and the University of California. Mushrooms’ (1-3)-betaglucan complexes have been shown to inhibit many cancers and suggest potential solutions for diabetes, heart disease and immune-related conditions. Stamets explains that mushrooms also contain sterols, shown to benefit cardiovascular health. “Shiitake and other mushrooms like reishi have cholesterol-normalizing effects,” adds Hobbs. Can we take these benefits back to the kitchen? “Most mushrooms have to be cooked to release their health-giving benefits,” explains Hobbs. Stamets concurs: “Cooking liberates mushroom nutrients from their matrix of cells. They are tenderized upon heating, making their nutrients bioavailable for digestion.” Thankfully, finding these tasty superfood delicacies has become easier as entrepreneurial fresh-mushroom growers have emerged throughout the United States in recent years. Case Adams is a California naturopath and author of 25 books on natural healing. Learn more at CaseAdams.com.
Healing Nourishment Mushrooms are so versatile we can eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They add a note of delicious creativity to diverse dishes. Plus they deliver protein, vitamins and protective compounds. Fresh is always best and just-picked is better, although dried can work in a pinch.
Combine ingredients (except egg) in a pot and bring to a boil. Add beaten egg to the boiling soup while gently stirring. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer overnight.
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Present a perfect appetizer for dinner with friends. The savory quality of mushrooms—what the Japanese call umami—make them a welcome alternative to meat-based pâtés.
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Makes a healthy filling for tacos and enchiladas, or crumble as a topper on deluxe nachos. They taste as good as they smell, and like chili they taste almost better as leftovers. Fills 12 large tacos, or more paired with fillings such as chopped leafy lettuce or guacamole. 1-2 cups of chopped stropharia, shiitake or maitake mushrooms 1 cup crumbled tempeh or other healthful protein source ¼ cup chopped onions ½ cup sunflower seeds or chopped almonds ¼ cup sesame seeds 1 cup corn 1 chopped sweet pepper (add hot peppers if desired) 1 small handful of chopped olives 4 shakes of soy sauce 1 Tbsp spiced hot chocolate 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin ¼ cup nutritional yeast 2 cloves of chopped garlic 1 cup broth or water
Sauté mushrooms, protein and onions until crispy (uncrowded in the pan). Then add remaining ingredients and braise on low heat. Allow mixture to cook down to desired consistency.
Hot & Sour Cauliflower Mushroom Soup by Loni Jean Ronnebaum
This rare mushroom has a unique firmness reminiscent of noodles and can be soaked and rinsed to clean, and then cut into cauliflower-like chunks. Slow cook overnight for best results. Yields 8 servings 2-4 lb fresh cauliflower mushrooms 16 oz kimchi ½ cup peas 1 20-oz can crushed pineapple 1 32-oz vegetable broth 1 egg or ¼ cup egg substitute Chili paste, black pepper, garlic powder, ginger and soy sauce to taste
Mushroom Pâté by Andrew Lenzer
Approx 4 cups whole fresh shiitake mushrooms (2 cups after chopping) Approx 4 cups whole fresh maitake mushrooms (2 cups after chopping) 12 oz cream cheese or rice-based cream cheese substitute 2 cloves garlic 2 cups dry roasted hazelnuts 2 sprigs parsley Soy sauce
Olive oil Sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste
Finely chop the hazelnuts in a food processor and set aside. Coarsely chop the shiitake (including the stems) and maitake mushrooms in a food processor. Coat the surface of a wok in olive oil and sauté mushrooms in 1-cup batches over medium-high-to-high heat, adding soy sauce as needed to keep the mixture from burning, for approximately 10 minutes per batch. Add a touch of sesame oil just before removing each batch. Place hazelnuts, mushrooms, cream cheese, garlic, salt and pepper in the food processor and blend until smooth but still slightly grainy. Add parsley and blend until parsley is finely chopped and evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Serve with crackers or fresh crusty bread. Recipes courtesy of Fungi Perfecti, LLC employees; photos courtesy of Paul Stamets.
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Pain-Free Pooch Five Natural Therapies that Work by Jennifer Kachnic
Because dogs won’t always let us know when they’re hurting, some people assume they don’t experience pain the same way we do, but that’s not the case. Instincts retained from their wild heritage will generally prompt them to hide pain as it’s a sign of weakness.
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he truth is that arthritis and muscle or joint injuries are just as uncomfortable for dogs as they are for us, and many canine illnesses generate significant pain. While conventional medications can ease discomfort, they’re not the only or even the best options in many cases. Alternative therapies can be helpful in managing and relieving pain and work best as part of a whole body wellness program designed for a dog’s individual needs. To that end, always consult with an integrative veterinarian before starting any new treatment. Together, practitioner and owner will note that some of the following modalities may be contraindicated in some situations—for example, massage should never be performed on or near a tumor. Canine Massage: Dogs love massage because they crave being touched. Physical contact from another being provides a calming effect and brings comfort. Skin, the largest sense organ in the body, is loaded with sensory receptors and nerve endings that register touch, temperature and pain, and send information to the brain. Massage therapy relaxes muscles 26
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and also stimulates endorphins, increases circulation, elevates oxygen levels, flushes toxins, helps with inflammation, strengthens the immune system and accelerates healing. All of these benefits can contribute to effective pain management. Acupuncture and Acupressure: Both of these time-honored modalities are based on the concept of keeping vital energy flowing through the body and seek to stimulate key points along the energy meridians beneath the skin. Acupuncture involves the insertion of small needles at these points, while acupressure uses fingers to apply pressure to the same points. Both modalities are widely known to assist in managing pain and anxiety. Energy Healing: Here, the practitioner improves the flow of energy in an animal’s body using a range of gentle and powerful natural therapies. During a treatment, the trained healer sends subtle energy through the hands to promote physical and emotional balance and healing. While conventional medicine follows the belief that treatments for disease or injury must be strictly biological, energy medicine works to restore the patient’s health by treating the mind, body and
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spirit in nonphysical ways. Energy healing modalities available for dogs include Reiki, qigong, Healing Touch and Tellington Touch. Cold Laser Therapy: Developed more than 20 years ago, cold laser therapy has become a popular alternative treatment around the world for aches and pains in dogs. It directs highly concentrated coherent light waves to muscles, tissues and organs, reducing inflammation and muscle spasms. It’s also applied to disc and other spine-related issues. Low-level cold laser therapy is painless, noninvasive and takes only minutes. The effects are similar to those provided by non-steroidal medications, with negligible negative side effects. Hydrotherapy: The benefits of swimming are renowned. When dogs swim, they feel a resistance to movement, which makes a vigorous five-minute swim virtually equivalent in energy expended to a five-mile run. Some dogs like swimming even better than running. Hydrotherapy, which includes exercise on an underwater treadmill combined with swimming, is particularly helpful. The effect on senior dogs is especially dramatic, affording them a painless and enjoyable way to move about and exercise. Water’s natural buoyancy supports the dog, lessens stress on joints, facilitates greater movement and provides a safe and healthful form of exercise for those suffering injuries, disease or pain. The best choice of therapies for an individual animal will depend on the dog’s condition and recommendations by the family veterinarian. Selected and practiced properly, these complementary modalities can make a major impact in a canine’s physical and emotional wellbeing, while minimizing or even eliminating the need for medications. Jennifer Kachnic is the author of Your Dog’s Golden Years: Manual for Senior Dog Care Including Natural Remedies and Complementary Options. She is a certified canine massage therapist, animal Reiki practitioner and certified therapy dog handler with the American Humane Association. Learn more about this president of The Grey Muzzle Organization at GreyMuzzle.org.
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TUESDAY, MAY 20
FRIDAY, MAY 2
Petsmart Charities' National Adoption Week-end – 11am-3pm, May 2-4. The Haven will participate in 3-day adoption during Petsmart Charities' National Adoption Week-end. Free. Eastern Shore Shopping Plaza, Spanish Fort. 251-928-0680. HavenForAnimals.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 3
Alabama Healing Arts Reiki Certification Training – 10am-5pm. Level I curriculum certifies participants to offer professional Reiki treatments. Learn energy healing techniques for self and others from Master Teacher since 2002. Beautiful certificates issued are suitable for framing. Available as an 18 CE course. Contact for CE/Non-CE details. 6304 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile. For more info or to apply for enrollment: 251-753-1937. Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts. com.
Stress Management Kiosk at Fairhope Pier – 2pm-sunset. May 3-4. Offering sessions at our kiosk in the grassy area on your left before N Beach Park. Weather permitting. Receive Quantum-Touch, Reiki, Reflexology, neck/shoulder/table massage for athletes. Pay what you can, you choose length session! $1/min. 4 Beach Rd, Fairhope. Julie: 251281-8811. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/location.
TUESDAY, MAY 6
Breast Friends Forever – 5:30pm. The mission of Breast Friends Forever (BFF) is to create an atmosphere for breast cancer survivors to come together, give, and receive emotional and psychological support to one another. Free. 2nd floor Multipurpose Room, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. Darlene Chavers: 251-631-3989. usamci.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 9
Wynne Paris Kirtan – 7pm. A night of Kirtan mixing call and response, American music, raga scales and world beat rhythms. $20. Plantation Antique Galleries, 604 Bel Air Blvd, Mobile. 251-470-9961. Info@PlantationGalleries.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 10
Adoption Event – 11am-3pm. The Haven’s monthly adoption event at Petsmart. Free. Eastern Shore Center, Spanish Fort. 251-928-0680. HavenForAnimals.org.
MONDAY, MAY 12
Full Moon Meditation – 7:30pm. Experience the downpour of spiritual energy that is especially available at this time of the month as we become instruments of divine blessings to the planet and raise our vibration to higher states of awareness and expanded levels of consciousness. Donation. Center for Spiritual Living Mobile. 251-454-0959.
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TUESDAY, MAY 13
markyourcalendar Green Drinks
Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks every second Tuesday. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Sponsorship, speaker and catering opportunities available. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks.
May 13 • 5-7pm
Fairhope Brewing Company 914 Nichols Avenue, Fairhope 251-279-7517 MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks@gmail.com Facebook.com/MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Reflexology Workshop – 7:45am-5pm, May 1718. Learn therapeutic Ingham Foot Reflexology taught by Laurie Azzarella, International Institute of Reflexology Instructor. Use on family, friends or professional clients. 16 CEUs for therapists. Certification is available. $375 for new students, includes workbooks. Helwick Building, 9364 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com. Reflexology-USA.net. The Haven Resale Shop Spring Yard Sale – 8am1pm. Donations are being accepted thru May 14. Items should be seasonally appropriate, clean and in working, sellable condition. Free. Fairhope. 251929-1911 or 251-928-0680. HavenForAnimals.org.
Kundalini Yoga Workshop – 11am-1pm. A Summer Survival Kit: Exercises and Meditations to Alleviate Physical and Mental Stress. As taught by Yogi Bhajan, these exercises and meditations aim to improve physical health and vitality as well as mental focus. Come and revel in the experience! $20. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-4731104. Synergyoga.net. Reflex-OIL-ogy – 6:30-8:30pm. Come experience foot reflexology enhanced by essential oils! Learn how to help relieve back pain, muscle aches, headaches, colds, flu, digestion problems and more by using essential oils on the reflexes of your feet. $10 at the door, RSVP required. Helwick Building, 9364 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com. Reflexology-USA.net.
MONDAY, MAY 19
AHA Massage Therapy 2014 Enrollment Closes – 5pm. Enrollment at the Alabama Healing Arts, LLC School of Massage Therapy is scheduled to close today. High-quality education at low-tuition cost. Live and learn! Contact for details. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. For more info or to apply:
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Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group – 12-1pm. This group provides support for people affected by blood cancers. The group provides a supportive and engaging environment that stimulates informative talks and provides meaningful education and resources. Free. 2nd Floor, Multipurpose Room, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. Dennis King or Dennise Bunch: 251-445-9616. usamci.com.
Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group – 5:30pm. The Trigeminal Neuralgia support group gives you the opportunity to meet others that suffer from trigeminal neuralgia. It provides a supportive and engaging environment that stimulates informative talks, and provides meaningful education and resources. Free. 2nd Floor, Multipurpose Room, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. To RSVP, please call 251-9616.
SATURDAY, MAY 24
Earth-Heart Reiki Certification Workshop – 9:30am-5:30pm. May 24-25. Focus is to Evolve in Love, Evolution: Expansion beyond the 7 Chakras. Aligning w/ Magnetic Field of Gaia. Meditations to Assimilate & Transform the bodies cellular structure. Increased Awareness & Clarity. Learn Earth-Heart Connection Breathing. $250. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope. Julie: 251504-5328. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/earth-heart-reiki/.
TUESDAY, MAY 27
MCI Lunch and Learn: Coping Skills After Diagnosis – 12pm. Topic: Putting Your Coping Skills to Work After Diagnosis. Meetings provide interactive support for patients, family and friends impacted by cancer. This month's session will be lead by Dr. Elise Labbe-Coldsmith from the USA Psychology Department. Free. 2nd Floor Multipurpose Room, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. 251-445-9819. usamci.com.
Celebrating Women's Health – 7pm. Join Laurie Azzarella, Young Living Educator, to explore ways to replenish the body, prevent symptoms of depleted hormones, reduce stress and regain the optimism that women need to maintain peaceful vitality in their active and demanding lives. $5 at the door. Office/ Home, Bay Branch Estates, 28347 Turkey Branch Dr, Daphne. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@ gmail.com. laurie.MarketingScents.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 31
Quantum Touch Level One with Julie E Brent – 9:30am-5:30pm. May 31-Jun 1. Quantum-Touch works deep on a cellular level, raising your energy, creating an environment for the innate healing intelligence of the body to activate. Anyone can learn QT, no experience needed. CNEs 12.5 (add $50) and MT-NCTMB CEs 13 available. $400 at door/$350 prepaid. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope. Julie: 251-504-5328. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail. com. MoonSunEarth.com/Quantum-Touch.htm. Pranic Healing Intro – 3-5pm. Pranic Healing is an all natural healing system designed to teach you how to heal yourself and loved ones. Learn about your energy field, how to keep it healthy, create a speedy recovery of ailments, stress reduction,
Eat Fresh. Buy Local.
Treat your locavore palate to farm-fresh foods while contributing to a healthier planet and a more prosperous local economy. Support these Mobile/Baldwin businesses!
FARMERS MARKETS CHASING FRESH MARKET
19176 Highway 181, Fairhope 251-210-6011 • ChasingFresh.net Open 9am-7pm, Monday-Saturday The only produce market in South Alabama where everything is grown, caught and made in Alabama. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, dairy and meats. Organic and hydroponic options. Delivery to Baldwin and Mobile Counties available. See ad, page 21.
CHRIST UMC FARMER'S MARKET
6101 Grelot Road, West Mobile 251-767-7526 Bob McBride: Missions.CUMC@gmail.com Spring/Summer Farmer's Market sponsored by Christ United Methodist Church, located in West Mobile at the corner of Hillcrest Rd. and Grelot Rd. The market will take place 3:30-6:30 p.m., every Tuesday afternoon from May 6 through July 8.
MARKET ON THE SQUARE MARKET ON THE HILL Two Locations, Mobile 251-208-1453 • NCS.Mobile.org
Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Downtown at Cathedral Square on Saturdays, 7:30am-noon (4/26-7/26). On the Hill at Old Shell/University on Thursdays, 3-6pm (5/29-7/31). See ad, 15.
PRODUCE CLUBS OFF THE VINE ORGANIC PRODUCE 100% Certified Organic Box Program 850-374-2181 • OffTheVine.org
All organic, all the time. Mixed fruit and vegetable, all fruit or juicing shares available. New selection online each Friday, order on Sundays. Local pickup or delivery. Celebrating 12 years of service!
WINDMILL MARKET'S PRODUCE CLUB
85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-8883 • Info@WindmillMarket.org A weekly delivery of local and seasonal fruits, veggies, organic milk, cheese, grass-fed beef and more delivered from Baldwin County farms to your table every week! Six box sizes to fit your family's needs. Home delivery and Mobile pickup option also available!
GROCERY STORES FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS
280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store featuring local products: organic produce, organic milk, meat, eggs, honey and soap. See ad, page 3.
VIRGINIA'S HEALTH FOODS 3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-345-0494 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com
Comprehensive health food store featuring local products: organic produce, organic milk, meat, eggs, honey and soap. See ad, page 3.
WESTSIDE GROCERY
85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-8883 WindmillMarket.org Local grocery sells the area's best produce, grassfed meat, Alabama's organic milk, locally made cheeses, Gulf seafood, local honey, sweets, baked goods and more! Best prices in town on produce, too!
Resource Center, Spanish Fort. Juli Day: 251-3770054. JujuHiker@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
FRIDAY, JULY 11
MONDAY, JUNE 2
Delta Discoveries Science/Art Camp – 9am-12pm, Jun 2-6 and Jul 28-Aug 1. Join us as 5 Rivers for a week of live, interactive and hands-on science and art activities (painting, printmaking, construction and assemblage) exploring the wide variety of animals living in our delta. $125. 5 Rivers Delta
MANNA BAKERY
251-447-8667 Info@Manna-Bakery.com Manna-Bakery.com Mobile's first organic bakery offers 100% organic breads including wholegrain, sweet and gluten-free choices, as well as European style desserts. Desserts are 100% all natural. We bake upon order, delivery within Mobile, Spanish Fort, Daphne, Fairhope and Dauphin Island. Seasonal specialties.
SUNFLOWER CAFE I
320 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Organic cafe serving lunch and Sunday brunch. Local produce, herbs and meats used. Menu online. See ad, page 3.
SUNFLOWER CAFE II
3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-345-0495 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Organic cafe and juice bar. Local produce, herbs and meats used. Menu online. See ad, page 3.
SWEET OLIVE BAKERY & CAFE 85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-8883 • SweetOlive.co
Open for breakfast and lunch every day until 5 p.m. serving European-style, artisan baked goods; freshly squeezed fruit and veggie juices; smoothies; daily lunch specials like fish tacos and poboys; delicious food to go; hot breakfast plates, and more!
Natural Awakenings Network (NAN) cardholders receive discounts at these businesses. Visit www.TinyURL.com/NANCard for details.
meditation, plus much more! Donation. Center for Spiritual Living Mobile. 251-454-0959. Prema Hara Kirtan – 7pm. An unforgettable evening of traditional call and response kirtan. $20. Plantation Antique Galleries, 604 Bel Air Blvd, Mobile. 251-470-9961. Info@PlantationGalleries.com.
RESTAURANTS & BAKERIES
Alabama Healing Arts 200-/500-hour Yoga Teacher Training – Jul 11-13. Immersive hatha training includes fundamental sciences, specific teaching methodologies, breath/meditation practices and in-depth yogic philosophy. Special rates for self-development-only students. Flexible program allows students to start any month. For more info or to apply for enrollment: 251-753-1937. Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.
TUESDAY, JULY 22
Working With Emotions Retreat – Jul 22-28. Join
us for this week long intensive retreat. Teaching for more than 20 years, Bill Karelis will give a series of presentations on how to relate with our emotions based on the discipline of the sitting practice of meditation. $350 for food and lodging. Visitation Monastery, Mobile. Karen Palazzini: 251-661-0191.
FRIDAY, JULY 25
Alabama Healing Arts 300-/500-hour Yoga Teacher Training – Jul 25-27. For 200-level teachers to advance to 500; or for 500-hour trainees. Those in 500-hour training must also attend the 200-hour. Graduating students have option of registering with Yoga Alliance. This flexible program allows students to start any month. For more info or to apply for enrollment: 251-753-1937. Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.
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sunday Discounts on Supplements – Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods (251-928-0644) and Virginia's Health Foods (251345-0494). 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope and 3952 Airport Blvd, Mobile. VAFairhopeHealthFoods.com. Center for Spiritual Living Service – 10am. Make every step, every choice, every word, a conscious one. Center for Spiritual Living, 1230 Montlimar, Mobile. Rev. Sherrie Quander: 251-343-0777. CenterForSpiritualLiving-Mobile.org.
Sunday Service – 10:30am. Explore a spiritual pathway with Mobile Unitarian Universalists, 6345 Old Shell Rd, Mobile. UUFM.org.
Sunday Service – 10:30am. Questioning, understanding and growing together spiritually as we enjoy the adventure of life. Center for Joyful Living, 60 N Ann St, Mobile. 251-391-6960.
Sunday Worship – 11am. Celebrate Spirit in this special and sacred space. Between Hillcrest and Knollwood. Unity Mobile, 5859 Cottage Hill, Mobile. 251-661-1788.
Pre-Natal Yoga with Nancy – 2:15pm. Benefits of this practice during pregnancy are incredibly numerous and comprehensive. Take this time to foster a deeper connection to your self, to your body and to your baby. Taught by Nancy Bolton Beck, 500 RYT & Certified Pre-natal Teacher. $10. Prana Health and Wellness, 209-A S Section St, Fairhope. 251-4559359. PranaHealthAndWellness.com. Open Table Worship Service (United Church of Christ) – 5pm. Weekly progressive Christian worship. Gathering at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1050 Azalea Rd, Mobile. 251-545-1011. Ellen. OpenTable@gmail.com. OpenTableUCC.org.
monday Yoga with Dana – 12pm. Start the week with a break in the middle of the day and discover the bliss. Join Dana to transform the body, relieve stress and relax the mind. Leave feeling on top of the world! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 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. Viviane Hentschel: MyHappyDog123@gmail.com. MyHappyDog123.com. Facebook.com/myhappydog123.
Outstretched Christ-Centered Yoga Class – 5:45pm. Also at 8:15am on Wed. Each week Pneuma offers two donation-only yoga classes open to the
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Pranic Healing and Meditation Clinic – 6:308:30pm. Experience healing for your physical and emotional well-being. Simply let us take the stress off and balance your energy field, ending with the Meditation on Love. We all have the ability to heal ourselves! Classes available. CEU's /LMTs & Nurses. Donation. Center for Spiritual Living Mobile. 251-454-0959.
tuesday La Leche League Mobile Bay Area – 10:30am. La Leche League meetings are open to all women with an interest in learning about and supporting breastfeeding. Meetings are always free and babies/children are welcome. 251-689-2085. For location information or breastfeeding help contact AmandaLLLMobile@yahoo.com or MeghanLLL@ yahoo.com.
Grief Recovery Meeting – 1-2:30pm. This is a Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses. Experienced, professional and compassionate staff members support you through the grief process with the goal of transitioning into a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment. Ascension Funerals & Cremations, 1016 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile. 251-6348055. AscensionFuneralGroup.com. Christ UMC Farmer’s Market – 3:30-6:30pm. May 6-Jul 8. Spring/Summer farmer's market sponsored by Christ United Methodist Church, located in West Mobile at the corner of Hillcrest and Grelot Rd. 6101 Grelot Rd, Mobile. 251-767-7526. Missions. CUMC@gmail.com.
Green Drinks – 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Sponsorship, speaker and catering opportunities available. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope. 251-279-7517. MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks@gmail.com. facebook.com/ MobileBayAreaGreenDrinks. Integrated Yoga Therapy with Laura Jones – 5:45pm. This all levels, beginner friendly class will allow students to deepen their self awareness and let their true light shine. Create a healing space and go beyond the physical practice—become more in tune with your true self. Come experience the joy! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Open Flow Yoga – 6pm. Class incorporates various styles of yoga including breath work, flowing sequences, standing postures and ending with restorative. Leave the class feeling empowered, relaxed and grounded. This is a strong practice, suitable for all levels. $10. Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile. 251-591-7094. KulaYogaCommunity.org.
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Positive Parenting Class – 6-8pm. Also Wed. at 9:30am. Kids don’t come with a set of instructions. Learn tools and skills to create a happy, healthy family. Free. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile. 251-479-5700. Kids101@comcast.net.
Sierra Club Meeting – 6-8pm. 1st Tues. Open to the public. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort.
wednesday Yoga with Susan – 8:30am. Join Susan Kangal and enjoy 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 - aaaah! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.
$5 Yoga Flow & Chair – 9:15am, Flow. 10:30am, Chair Yoga (seated or holding onto chair to practice balance). Beginners welcome. Bring your own mat. Enjoy exercise at every level. Improve balance, strength and flexibility. $5. Fairhope UMC CLC. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com. Beginner Tai Chi Qigong Class – 10-11:15am. Near Bellingrath Rd, this beginner class introduces students to the ancient Chinese moving meditation exercise (not a martial arts class). Simple and fun to do; No registration required. $10 first time intro, $12 per class. Fowl River Community House, 5401 Fowl River Rd, Theodore. 850-226-9355. BlueWillowWellness.com.
Therapeutic Yoga with Becky – 11am. New to yoga, recovering from injury or taxing physical challenge? This class is taught in a gentle, therapeutic manner that encourages increased strength and flexibility. Taught by Becky Ardrey, LMT, RYT. $10. Prana Health and Wellness, Fairhope. 251-4559359. PranaHealthAndWellness.com. Group Reformer with Adrienne – 12pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Adrienne for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and be both leaner and stronger. Please log onto the website to make reservations. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.
Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis – 12-1pm. This chair yoga class is free to participants and funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Build strength and flexibility while improving balance and circulation. Enjoy exercise at every level, even in a wheelchair. Improve balance, strength and flexibility. Free. Fairhope UMC CLC. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com. Beginning Yoga with Wayne – 5pm. This is the perfect class for the beginning or returning yogi. Learn the fundamentals of yoga in a safe, supportive environment. Taught by Wayne Kent, RYT. $10. Prana Health and Wellness, Fairhope. 251-4559359. PranaHealthAndWellness.com. Eastern Shore MS Support Group – 5:30pm. 2nd Wed. Eastern Shore MS Support Group meets each month at Ruby Tuesday in Fairhope. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Weezer: 251-928-7606.
Beginner Friendly Flow – 6pm. Join Laura for a beginner friendly, open flow yoga class. Breath guided movement, intention setting and Level 1 and 2 postures. Creating a meditation in motion. $10. Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile. 251-591-7094. KulaYogaCommunity.org.
Near Death (NDEs) and Related Experiences – 6pm. 2nd Wed. Mobile affiliate group of IANDS. All are welcome to share experiences and support. 2014 begins our 12th year. Free. West Regional Branch, Mobile Public Library, Grelot Rd (near University Blvd). 251-340-8565. lbrlumin@aol. com. IANDS.org. Guided Meditation – 7pm. Guided meditation with Betsey Grady. Meditation is a wonderful way to quiet the mind, still the body and relax your being. Suggested donation of $5. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-517-5626. RosieBluum.com.
thursday Beginner Tai Chi Qigong Class – 10am. Midtown day class; 75 min class. This beginner class introduces students to the ancient Chinese moving meditation exercise (not a martial arts class). Simple and fun to do. No registration required. $10 first time intro. $12 per class. Quiet Mind Studio, 2065 Old Shell Rd/Upham, Mobile. 850-226-9355. BlueWillowWellness.com.
Market on the Hill — 3-6pm, May 29-Jul 31. Purchase local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Old Shell Rd/University Blvd, Mobile. 251-208-1553. NCSMobile.org. Group Reformer with Dana – 4pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Dana for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and be both leaner and stronger. Please log onto the website to make reservations. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Gentle Stress Relief Yoga – 5:30pm. A slower pace
Vinyasa flow class combining mindfulness (intention) with breath and movement. Class includes sun salutations to warm the body and connect with breath. We will hold standing poses longer. Ending with restorative poses before savasana. $10. Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile. 251-591-7094. KulaYogaCommunity.org.
Gentle Stress Relief – 6pm. End your day with a slow flowing, joint opening movement with emphasis on breath awareness and meditation. Appropriate for beginners or anyone who wants a soothing gentle yin style yoga practice. $10. Daphne Rec Center, Daphne. 251-591-7094. KulaYogaCommunity.org.
Hot Vinyasa Flow – 6pm. An alignment based vinyasa flow yoga class that is faster paced and practiced in a heated room. Taught by Emily Sommervile, RYT. $10. Prana Health a n d We l l n e s s , F a i r h o p e . 2 5 1 - 4 5 5 - 9 3 5 9 . PranaHealthAndWellness.com.
friday Yoga with Marsha – 8:30am. Join Marsha DeAngelis for a glorious yoga experience as she challenges with a strong emphasis on alignment and focus while still calming the mind. Relieve stress and rejuvenate, energize and recharge the body. It’s Friday—enjoy it! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Casual Friday Yoga Flow – 3:30pm. Get ready for the weekend with a fun, Friday afternoon flow. All levels welcome. $10. Prana Health and Wellness, Fairhope. 251-455-9359. PranaHealthAndWellness.com.
Sunset Yoga for Charity – 6pm. 2nd and 4th Fri, Mar 28-Oct 24. This event is by donation for charity every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month overlooking the bay. Bring your own mat and a friend. Beginner friendly classes. Donation. Fairhope. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com.
saturday Market at Cathedral Square – 7:30am-noon, Apr 26-Jul 26. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile. 251-208-1553. NCSMobile.org.
Saturday Morning Yoga with Augusta – 7:308:45am. All levels. The movements will challenge you to stay mindful and your mindfulness will allow you to honor your limits without judging yourself. $15 drop-in. $10 students and instructors. Creative Outlet, 66 1/2 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-928-5363. HeartStringsYoga.com. Open Flow Yoga – 9:30am. Class will focus on coordinating the breath with movement in flowing sequences to get the heart pumping. Practice includes breath work, sun salutation and standing postures ending with restorative. Leave the class feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. $10. Church of the Apostles, 7159 Mcintyre St, Fairhope. 251-5917094. KulaYogaCommunity.org. Meditation – 10am. Meditation with Betsey Grady. Meditation is a wonderful way to quiet the mind, still the body and relax your being. Suggested donation of $5. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-517-5626. RosieBluum.com.
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classifieds Fee for classified listings is $1 per word. Email Publisher@ HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com for details. Volunteer opportunities are listed for free as space is available. OPPORTUNITIES BECOME A PUBLISHER! – Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin is for sale! Own one of the Gulf Coast's most exciting businesses. Training and support available. Be in business for yourself but not by yourself. See ad, page 2.
LMTS, TEACHERS NEEDED – Mobile wellness center seeks compassionate, mindful, self-motivated massage therapists and yoga/ movement/meditation/CE class/workshop instructors. 251-753-1937. Email resume to Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com.
AZALEA CITY CAT COALITION – Volunteers needed in any capacity. Contact Susan Young: 251-648-7582. SusanYoung@ AzaleaCityCats.org. BALDWIN COUNTY MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS – Volunteers needed to present environmental programs. Curriculum provided. No experience necessary. Contact Joyce by June 1: Jim0008@ aces.edu.
DOG RIVER CLEARWATER REVIVAL STORM DRAIN MARKER PROJECT – Volunteers needed to educate the public about the storm drain system. Supplies and instructions provided. Work at your convenience. Contact Janet Miller: J46Miller@yahoo.com. 251-654-1827. MERCY MEDICAL – Hospice volunteers needed to provide services such as running errands, offering respite breaks for caregivers and clerical assistance. 251-621-4431. Volunteers@MercyMedical.com.
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ACUPUNCTURE
CANCER CENTERS
BELLA SUNDRIES WELLNESS STUDIO
USA MITCHELL CANCER INSTITUTE
Offering auricular acupuncture which utilizes 108 points in the ear that correlate to different parts of the body. Therapeutic for physical, emotional, digestive and respiratory problems. See ad, page 12.
At USA MCI, we c o m b i n e leading-edge research with the most advanced diagnostic and treatment tools in order to provide the absolute best cancer care possible. See ad on back cover.
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BABYTALK EASTERN SHORE
TKR Center, Daphne 251-298-8255 • BabytalkES@gmail.com BabytalkES.com • Facebook.com/BabytalkES A maternity, breastfeeding and baby store specializing in Medela breastpumps (covered by most BCBS policies), cloth diapers, infant clothing and baby carriers. Certified lactation consultant on staff. See ad, page 17.
1660 Springhill Avenue, Mobile 188 Hospital Drive, Suite 400, Fairhope 251-665-8000 • usamci.com
CHURCHES CENTER FOR JOYFUL LIVING 60 North Ann Street Mobile, AL 36695 251-391-6960
Questioning, understanding and growing together spiritually as we enjoy life’s adventure. Center for Joyful Living in Mobile. Sundays, 10:30 a.m.
BEAUTY B-BUTTERFLY SALON
103A North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-9934 BButterflySalon.com
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A certified organic salon offering organic SALON products, and services including hair color, perms 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! Manicures, pedicures and eyebrow waxing also available. See ad, page 4.
CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING 1230 Montlimar Drive, Mobile 251-343-0777 CenterForSpiritualLiving-Mobile.org
R e v. S h e r r i e Quander invites you to visit a loving, inclusive spiritual community where we aim to make every step we take, every choice we make, every word we speak a conscious one. Sundays at 10 a.m. See ad, page 21.
OPEN TABLE: A COMMUNITY OF FAITH (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST) 1050 Azalea Road, Mobile at St Luke’s (St. Luke's Episcopal Church) 251-545-1011 • OpenTableUCC.org
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No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here! Pastor Ellen Sims and the congregation invite you to join them on Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. Childcare provided. See ad, page 12.
DENTISTRY DR. DAYTON HART, DMD
IAOMT Protocol 225 West Laurel Avenue, Foley 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com Free book for new patients: Mercury Free Dentistry. Offering ozone; laser (nosuture) gum surgery; testing for compatible materials and cavity-causing bacteria; examine for gum disease and bacteria; laser cavity diagnoses; saliva pH check; oral galvanic screening; no fluoride. See ad, page 31.
DESIGN CONSULTANT MERYL HYDERALLY
Feng Shui Design Consultant 251-463-1862 • Meryl@MerylHyderally.com MerylHyderally.com It's about more than aesthetics— holistically designed spaces are conducive to an effortless life. Utilizing Feng Shui principles, let us create an organized and productive space that reflects who you are while enhancing your life, personally and professionally.
ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
FOOD & NUTRITION CHASING FRESH MARKET
19176 Highway 181, Fairhope 251-210-6011 • Facebook.com/ChasingFresh Open 9am-7pm, Monday-Saturday The only produce market in South Alabama where everything is grown, caught and made in Alabama. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, dairy and meats. Delivery to Baldwin and Mobile Counties available. See ad, page 21.
CYNTHIA GALAS THE SOUTHERN VEGAN
205-746-6632 • CynthiaGalas@yahoo.com CynthiaGalas.com Offering whole food cooking classes for vegans and omnivores, and anyone in between. Meal delivery, catering and one-on-one consultation services also available. See ad, page 17.
FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ
280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 • Café: 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com
THE WILLOW TREE AT ROSIE BLUUM 6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-517-5326 or 251-751-6945 RosieBluum.com
Offering gifts and services that nurture your spirit. Books, card decks, essential oils, Bach Flower Remedies, crystals, salt lamps, ince nse and organic clothing. Meditation, yoga, massage, MARI, intuitive readings. See ad, page 25.
ESSENTIAL OILS LAURIE AZZARELLA YL #327923 Daphne, AL • 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com Laurie.MarketingScents.com
Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of authentic, genuine therapeutic grade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal consultations, inhome classes, group presentations and wellness business training!
a week. See ad, page 3.
Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 39 years. Store open 7 days
GREEN BUILDING EARTHSTONE CONSTRUCTION
Natural, Energy-Efficient Structures 153 Cedar Ridge Road, Lucedale, MS 601-818-9600 • Vaughn_2@bellsouth.net EarthStoneConstruction.com Locally sourced material and virtually indestructible! Healthy, green and beautiful. Homes, patios, pizza ovens and more. Free estimates.
MCCALL PAINTING
Serving Mobile and Baldwin Counties 251-517-7406 • Me@DirkMcCall.com DirkMcCall.com Painting and decorating contractor offering eco-friendly solutions. Safe containment and cleaning practices using the best no-VOC paints to deliver the most secure application of low offgassing coating systems. See ad, page 25.
MIKE KERR CONSTRUCTION LLC Certified Green Builder 251-391-4848 MikeKerrConstructionLLC.com
Live green, build green. Specializing in energy efficiency, reclaimed materials, low VOC paints and flooring. Commercial, residential, new construction and remodeling. See ad, page 16.
HEALING ARTS PRANIC HEALING IN MOBILE Deana Lannie 251-454-0959
THE HEALTH HUT
Free healing nights and group meditations every Monday. Pranic Healing classes and the advanced technique of Superbrain Yoga.
680 S. Schillinger, Mobile: 251-633-0485 (Across from Home Depot) 6845 Hwy 90, Daphne: 251-621-1865 (Across from Fresh Market) For 30 years The Health Hut has been the go-to place for high quality, whole-food vitamins, herbs and sport supplements at great prices. Service-oriented, knowledgeable staff. See ad, page 23.
VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II 3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-345-0494 • Café: 251-345-0495 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com
a week. See ad, page 3.
Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 38 years. Store open 7 days
SPIRIT ENLIGHTEN
Renee Adcock, B.Div. Reiki II, Essential Oils Therapy 251-279-0298 • SpiritEnlighten.com Authorized owner and operator, John of God Crystal Light Healing Bed: a modality to cleanse, balance and align your energies to promote healing. Call for more information or an appointment.
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MASSAGE THERAPY
TAI CHI
SENIOR SERVICES
JEN ADAMS, LMT
22787 US 98, Building D, Suite 5, Montrose 251-616-4201 • JenAdamsLMT.info JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com Unique massage technique that is gentle enough for the severest sufferers of pain and deep enough for the most rigorous of athletes. 14 years experience in the bodywork and natural wellness field. See ad, page 16.
PET CARE & SERVICES HEAR THEM SPEAK
Telepathic Animal Communication Babette de Jongh 251-424-4944 • HearThemSpeak.com Understand your animal companion through telepathic communication. Session includes healing with Body Talk, Reiki and Matrix Energetics, plus a follow-up call. Half-off price for new clients: Regular $60, now $30. See ad, page 12.
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BLUE WILLOW WELLNESS
Jude Forsyth, Qigong/Tai Chi Teacher 850-226-9355 BlueWillowWellness.com AM/PM Qigong and Tai Chi classes in Midtown Mobile and Theodore; private and company classes also available. See ad, page 17.
Contact Jude Forsyth to be included: Jude@HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com 850-226-9355
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MIDDLE EARTH HEALING AND LEARNING CENTER
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20205 Middle Earth Road, Citronelle 251-866-7204 • MiddleEarthHealing.com Middle Earth offers workshops on permaculture, r a i n w a t e r harvesting, graywater recycling, shiitake mushroom cultivation, composting, soil building, chemical-free gardening, aquaponics, real food, natural medicine making, reconnecting with Mother Earth and medicinal aromatherapy. See ad on page 23.
800-333-7995 BellLifestyle.com
Formulated natural health supplements intended for pain control, urinary health, preventive illness, virility, stress relief, weight control and other common conditions. See ad, page 7.
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For those who appreciate the sheer beauty of life on the Gulf Coast…
we’re committed to keep you enjoying it for many seasons to come. Thomas W. Butler, M.D. Medical Oncology
Daniel G. Cameron, M.D. Medical Oncology
David R. Clarkson, M.D. Medical Oncology
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