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newsbriefs Affordable Tests Offer Preventative Health Care Doctor’s Nutrition, in Gulfport, now offers OmegaCheck, Cleveland Heart Lab’s most advanced blood test for the measurement of omega-3 and omega-6 fats. The test determines if an individual has a healthful ratio of protective omega-3 fatty acids to omega-6s— another essential type of fat that can be inflammatory if consumed in abundance. Nutritional balance is vitally important but difficult to gauge. Doctor’s Nutrition offers SpectraCell’s Micronutrient blood testing to assess the efficiency of an individual’s diet and vitamin regimen by measuring the function of 35 nutritional components, including vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and amino acids within white blood cells. “Knowledge is power and we are all individually different in our requirements. Tests like these help you to be proactive in your health and not reactive, without wasting money,” says Dr. Jim Fox, owner of Doctor’s Nutrition. In addition to these advanced tests, Doctor’s Nutrition provides all normally required medically-specific testing at affordable costs. Location: 721 Cowan Rd., Gulfport, MS. For more information, call 228-897-0070 or visit DoctorsNutrition.com. See ad, page 13.

Pickin’ and Grinnin’ in Fairhope The organic blueberries at Weeks Bay Plantation, in Fairhope, are ready to be picked and the public is invited to fill their buckets on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. The cost of pick-yourown blueberries is $8 per pound. Weeks Bay Plantation will also host Harvest Nights from 4 to 8 p.m., May 12 and 16, and June 9 and 23. These free, family-friendly events feature blueberry picking (cost is $10 per pound), a farmers’ market, food trucks and live music under the stars. In addition to growing 78 acres of certified organic blueberries, this agricultural reserve offers six varieties of heirloom tomatoes and more than a dozen herbs, all grown in greenhouses for year-round fresh produce. Location: 12562 Mary Ann Beach Rd., Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-279-8746 or visit WeeksBayPlantation.com. See ad, page 24.

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New Clinic Offers IV Nutrition, Oxygen Bar and Functional Medicine enrG IV, a hydration med-spa, opens this month in Orange Beach to provide intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy for health and wellness. “We’ve taken a traditional medical treatment and given it a modern twist,” says cofounder Janet Baker, RN. enrG IV clients undergo brief medical screenings before settling in for a 20- to 60-minute drip, which may help in the prevention and treatment of a wide variety of conditions. Amenities such as private rooms, recliners, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and an oxygen bar allow clients to pass the time in a relaxing and enjoyable setting. The menu of IV supplements features signature energy cocktails (B-12, amino acids and enzymes) and classics like the Myers’ Cocktail (vitamins and minerals), developed by a Baltimore doctor in the 1970s to help issues from sinusitis to fibromyalgia. Amino acids can be added to help stabilize moods and improve energy, and vitamin C can be infused to encourage collagen formation. As the Functional Medicine side of the clinic, enrG+ fosters optimal health through natural means. “Functional medicine is the future of medicine because it addresses the root causes of illness,” explains Baker. “By viewing the body as one integrated system, and not a collection of independent organs divided up by medical specialties, it helps the whole system naturally.” Location: 3099 Loop Rd., Orange Beach, AL. For more information, call 205-790-0323, visit enrgiv.com or find enrG IV on Facebook. See ad, page 27. natural awakenings May 2017

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Relaxing Modality Releases Limitations Access Consciousness Facilitator Sherry Seicshnaydre, of Gulfport, is offering Natural Awakenings readers 10 percent off Access Bars sessions in May. This modality focuses on the 32 points (Bars) on the head and uses a hands-on process to start a flow of energy through those points. Because thoughts influence molecules and create disease, disorder and aging, it can be powerful to release the thoughts, ideas, beliefs and emotions that have accumulated in the body over a lifetime. “The potent process of running your Bars can erase years of fixed points of view, decisions, judgments, electrical overload, negative feelings and limiting beliefs that hold you back,” explains Seicshnaydre. This total system reset can result in clearer focus, elevated peace, restful sleep, improved memory, increased energy, higher frequency and infinite possibilities. Seicshnaydre facilitates both personal sessions and classes along the Gulf Coast and enjoys running Bars on the beach or anywhere in nature to invoke additional healing benefits. “Absolutely anyone can receive Bars, as it is an infusion of comfort, ease and joy,” she says. “This magical experience is blissful for the mind and body at any age.” For more information, call 228-313-0664, email SherrySeicshnaydre@yahoo.com or visit TinyURL.com/SherryAbundantLife. See ad, page 24.

Mobile Market Gets New Look, Logo and Location Market on the Square, a certified Alabama farmers’ market sponsored by the city of Mobile, has a new name: Market in the Park. The market also has a new location, taking place in Mardi Gras Park at 101 South Royal Street, every Saturday through July 29. Each week from 7:30 a.m. until noon, the community can enjoy local vendors, live music, food, beverages and other entertainment. “This is an exciting move as it will provide access to more space and amenities for both vendors and shoppers,” says Market Coordinator Joanie Stiff. “There will be vendors along the sidewalks, as well as in the grassy areas, along with tent-covered tables and chairs for folks to enjoy the entertainment while they shop local.” Starting on May 25, a Thursday afternoon Spring/Summer Market in the Park will be open in Lavretta Park, on Old Shell Road. This market will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. through the end of July. For more information, call 251-208-1550 or visit SpecialEventsMobile.org. See ad, back cover. 8

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Jeremy Stout, an Energy Healthcare Practitioner in Fairhope, has obtained certification to facilitate The Reconnection, an accelerated exchange of energy, light and information Jeremy Stout found in an allinclusive spectrum of The Reconnective Healing frequencies. According to Stout, meridian lines on the body, sometimes called acupuncture lines, were originally connected to the grid lines that encircle the planet. These grid lines were designed to tie humans to a vastly larger grid, forming a connection to the entire universe. Over time, a disconnection to these lines has formed. The Reconnection is a focused formation to connect three systems: the ley lines of our planet, the meridian lines of the human body and the universal energy grid. “It brings in new axiatonal lines and activates them for healing and, ultimately, for our evolution,” says Stout. “These axiatonal lines are part of a timeless network of intelligence, a parallel-dimensional circulatory system that draws the basic energy for the renewal functions of the human body.” The resulting reconnection of DNA strands and reintegration of strings (simultaneously occurring planes of existence) activates an advanced level of consciousness. While not required, one to three Reconnective Healing sessions are recommended to individuals before their Reconnection. Location: 22787 U.S. 98, Ste. D-5, Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-222-0220 or visit MeridianMaster. com. See ad, page 11.

Soul Shine Hosts Project:OM to Battle Breast Cancer Positive, powerful change starts from the ground up, and sometimes, from the yoga mat up. This Mother’s Day weekend, Soul Shine Yoga, in Fairhope, is partnering with Manduka and Susan G. Komen to host Project:OM, the world’s largest yoga class of one million bodies strong. All classes at Soul Shine on May 13 will be donation-based, with all proceeds going to Susan G. Komen. Space is limited and donations can be made in the studio or at ProjectOm.com/donate. Project:OM is a mindful movement to drive positive change on an epic level. Yoga has the transformative power to heal, reveal and inspire, and studies show that people who get regular exercise, like yoga, have a lower risk of breast cancer than inactive people. Studies also suggest that practicing yoga for just ten weeks can reduce stress and anxiety, working as well as relaxation therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy. To date, Susan G. Komen has invested more than $2.9 billion in research and lifesaving community programs and is working toward its Bold Goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by 2026. Location: 103-B N. Bancroft St., Fairhope, AL. For reservations and more information, call 251-225-4597 or visit TheSoulShineLife.com. See ad, page 3.

Acupuncture and Oxygen Therapy Offer Simple and Effective Solutions At Family Care Naturally, in Gulf Shores, Mary Sabal, D.C., R.N. provides a range of affordable services and offers 25 percent off acupuncture and hyperbaric oxygen therapy to Natural Awakenings readers. Sabal was introduced to the wide-range of acupuncture's benefits as an intern. “I knew right away I had to learn all I could about this simple, yet remarkably safe and effective treatment that has been used by millions for thousands of years,” she says. Acupuncture helps maintain a healthy lifestyle and restores the body to improved health. It manages a variety of common issues including pain, stress, insomnia, depression, anxiety, menopausal irritable bowel symptoms, athletic injuries and more. Family Care Naturally’s hyperbaric oxygen chamber allows cells to absorb more oxygen to enhance the body’s natural healing processes. This FDA-approved treatment is a relaxing experience for the patient and is used for conditions such as heart disease, head injury, headaches, fatigue, poor wound healing, anxiety, depression, digestive disorders, arthritis and fibromyalgia. Sabal’s wellness approach promotes preventative, holistic and natural lifestyles. “It’s never too late to try safe and effective remedies for problematic symptoms that hold us back from living life to the fullest,” she says.

Drug-Free Therapy Treats ADHD The Mind Performance Center, LLC, in Foley, Alabama, provides non-drug rehabilitation for brain disorders, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Owner Dr. J. Douglas Brown, DC, DACNB, helps ADHD patients experience dramatic turn-arounds in classroom performance as well as improvements with friend and family relationships. Some common results include increased memory and calmness; reduction of interruption and fatigue; significant improvement in listening and the ability to focus on a particular task until completion; and better digestion and sleep. ADHD is a failure of brain communication pathways of the left frontal lobe. Without medication, Brown is able to improve or correct those communication pathways with neurological exercises that directly stimulate the left frontal lobe while simultaneously reducing hyperactivity of the right frontal lobe. Specific dietary adjustments are unique to each patient and sciencebased brain nutrition is prescribed in addition to the brain pathway therapy and targeted stimulation. Brown follows the nutritional protocols of Dr. Dale Bredesen to optimize brain performance and support healthy brain balance. “By using non-drug treatments that impact the actual cause of the disorder, child and adult ADHD sufferers regain near normal or normal function,” says Brown. “This improved quality of life dramatically elevates the happiness and achievements—both personal and professional—for an adult, and even more so for a child.” Location: Inside Path for Wellness, 240 W. Laurel St., Foley, AL. For more information, call 251-597-8787 or visit MindPerformanceCenter.com. See ad, page 15.

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healthbriefs Don’t Let a Broken Bone Sneak Up On You May is National Osteoporosis Month and according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis affects 54 million Americans. Studies suggest about one in two women and one in four men ages 50 and older will break a bone because of this porous bone condition. There are medications on the market that can increase bone density one to two percent per year, but the gains are minimal and are accompanied by side effects and health risks. Exercise, yoga and weight training can help slow bone loss later in life, but research has shown that these activities can’t build new bone faster than it is lost after age 30. Osteogenic loading is a clinically researched methodology that significantly increases bone density in a short time. One recent study showed postmenopausal females who did osteogenic loading once a week experienced an average increase in bone density of 14 percent in just six months. The osteogenic loading process is simple, pain-free and sweat-free, and it takes less than 10 minutes a week. People who have used this natural solution report significant decrease in joint discomfort, better balance and improved posture, and many have completely reversed osteoporosis. The latest osteogenic loading technology is available at OsteoStrong, in Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-210-6955 or visit OsteoStrong.me. See ad, page 17.

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esearchers from the Copenhagen University Hospital, in Denmark, discovered expectant mothers that take omega-3 supplements while pregnant reduce the risk that their babies will develop asthma. Analyzing blood samples from 695 Danish women at 24 weeks of gestation and again one week after birth, the study tested the levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—longchain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, fish oil and DHA-algae supplements—in the women’s blood. The health of the babies was monitored for five years and compared with the blood analysis. The children of the mothers given 2.4 grams of long-chain omega-3 supplements during their third trimester displayed an overall 31 percent reduced risk of developing asthma. “Asthma and wheezing disorders have more than doubled in Western countries in recent decades,” explains Professor Hans Bisgaard, of the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood at the hospital. “We now have a preventative measure to help bring those numbers down.”

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Marine Reserve Preserves Ocean Biodiversity The French government has expanded the Réserve Naturelle Nationale des Terres Australes Françaises, a highly protected marine reserve in Frenchcontrolled, sub-Antarctic waters of the southern Indian Ocean, from about 8,000 to more than 46,000 square miles; it now includes seven areas surrounding the islands of Crozet and Kerguelen. France intends to designate 10 percent of its oceanic territory by 2020, and this action brings the total as of the end of 2016 to 1.3 percent. These large-scale, fully protected marine reserves may serve as climate refuges for many species. The rich biodiversity of the new addition includes marine mammals, fish, seabirds, orcas, penguins, Antarctic fur seals and the critically endangered Amsterdam albatross. Source: PewTrusts.org

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Far-Flying Rubber Harms Sea Creatures Helium-filled balloons look pretty when released at special events, but they eventually become earthbound trash littering land and water, often traveling great distances before reaching their final resting places; spans of up to 1,300 miles have been recorded. The Ocean Conservancy recently picked up nearly 94,000 balloon remnants in the course of a year’s worth of cleanup operations. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fish, dolphins, whales, seabirds and sea turtles have all been found with latex balloons in their stomachs, blocking their digestive tracts. One study of two stranded sperm whales in California attributed their deaths to huge amounts of consumed ocean debris. Another found that more than half of one species of sea turtle surveyed had trash in their gut; mostly balloons. The problem is so serious that several states and cities have already outlawed mass balloon releases. Latex balloons are technically biodegradable, but that process can take six months or more, according to the UK National Association of Balloon Artists and Suppliers. Celebratory alternatives include laser shows, music performances, bubbles, banners and reusable inflatable characters. Source: Grist.org 14

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Record Hatchlings Give Hope Worldwide, six of the seven sea turtle species are threatened or endangered because of human activity. A ray of hope now shining from conservation efforts is that nesting sea turtles have posted record numbers of successful hatchlings in South Carolina the last three years, with Georgia and Florida reporting similar results. Decades of helpful efforts are paying off due to increased public awareness of turtlefriendly practices at seaside locations. Heed these rules: 4 Keep lights off on beachfront property during nesting season. 4 Refrain from using flash photography on the beach at night. 4 Keep beaches and oceans clean. Litter such as plastic bags and balloons can cause injury or death when sea turtles mistake them for jellyfish, a favorite food. 4 Respect sea turtles by observing them from a distance. 4 Report dead or injured sea turtles and nest disturbances to 1-800-9225431. Learn more about sea turtle conservation and how to get involved at dnr.sc.gov/seaturtle. Find an introductory video at OceanToday.noaa. gov/endoceanseaturtles.

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Wind-Powered Trains in Holland Nederlandse Spoorwegen reports that all of its electric trains are now running on energy harvested from wind. Working with Eneco, a sustainable energy supplier in the Netherlands, the goal was to operate the trains via wind turbines by January 2018, but they beat their own deadline. Electric locomotives don’t use conventional engines; instead, they act like a component in an electric circuit transmitted via high-voltage power lines. Three options for usage include onboard energy storage systems such as batteries; an overhead wire; or an extra live rail, which has current flowing through it at all times. It’s used to power lights and air-conditioning, as well as for propulsion. According to the Global Wind Energy Council, turbines capable of generating 586 megawatts of electricity are the workhorses. In 2016, a 700 megawatt offshore wind farm near the town of Borssele became the most cost-effective of such installations in the world.

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Fairhope Elementary will join schools from around the country to celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 10. Families are encouraged to bike with their children to school to emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity, fostering bicycle safety, reducing traffic congestion and creating respect for the environment. The nationwide events build connections between families, school and the broader community. Educational flyers that promote safety and provide tips for both bicyclists and drivers will be sent home with every student before the event. Families that live farther from school are encouraged to park nearby and then bike. On National Bike to School Day, volunteers from the Fairhope Pedestrian and Bicycle committee will direct parking and award coupons to each student that rides their bike. Coupons include $1 off a Frios gourmet pop and a $5 safety check at Pro Cycle Tri. Natural Awakenings and Baldwin County Trailblazers are also sponsors of the local event. For more information, visit TinyURL.com/FESBikeToSchool.

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Not-So-Speedy Pedaling Boosts Benefits Researchers from the United Kingdom’s University of Winchester have found that cycling improves brain function. The study tested the cognitive function of 17 physically active men in their 20s before and after two, 30-minute sessions on a stationary bike. The results showed significant cognitive improvements following each session. Biking to work is also a good way to reduce our carbon footprint, but breathing in exhaust fumes and other pollutants is a concern for street cyclists. Alexander Bigazzi, a transportation expert in the department of civil engineering and school of community and regional planning at the University of British Columbia, has studied the relationship between average-speed bicycle travel and inhalation of potentially harmful air. Using a U.S. Census-based computer model of 10,000 people, Bigazzi found that the ideal bicycling speed to inhale the minimum amount of pollution is between 7.5 to 12.5 miles per hour (mph), placing the lowest risk for women at nearly eight mph and for men at just over eight mph. “The faster you move, the harder you breathe and the more pollution you could potentially inhale, but you are also exposed to traffic for a shorter period of time. This analysis shows where the sweet spot is,” says Bigazzi. 16

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City of Mobile Embarks on First Phase of Greenway Last month, the city of Mobile announced that it’s moving forward with the Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail Management Plan as the first phase of the Mobile Greenway—a 12-mile multi-model pathway that will stretch across the city. The initial phase includes a .8 mile, 10-footwide multi-use walking and biking trail along the north side of Three Mile Creek, from Tricentennial Park to West Ridge Road. In addition to the concrete trail, amenities will include a fitness zone, landscaping, solar lighting, benches, kayak launch and educational signage. Within a mile radius of the first phase there are 69,000 residents, 900 businesses and three hospitals. “This is a monumental step toward restoring Three Mile Creek to its historic significance. Three Mile Creek was Mobile’s drinking water source before World War II, and now it can once again connect communities throughout the City of Mobile. This new trail will encourage fitness, beautify a vital waterway and educate citizens,” says Mayor Sandy Stimpson. From Langan Park to Downtown Mobile and Mobile Bay, the Mobile Greenway will create a network of biking and pedestrian paths throughout the community to connect people to Mobile’s urban waterways, ease traffic congestion, provide additional avenues for citizens and guests to exercise and increase property values. For more information, visit CityOfMobile.org.

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Pioneering Bike Paths Promise Easy Commutes Chicago has created 100 miles of new bike lanes in the last five years and plans to add another 50 miles of upgraded lanes with curbs to protect riders from cars by 2019. Beyond that, a series of floating, solar-powered bike paths along the edge of the Chicago River is on the drawing board; each mile of pathway may cost between $5 million and $10 million. The architecture firm SecondShore first proposed the idea. “You look at the river, and while it used to be the main commercial artery in the city, it’s not much of one anymore,” says firm cofounder James Chuck. “This fits with the mayor’s general economic strategy for the city—how to make use of latent infrastructure.” The floating bike paths, named RiverRide, would give pedalers a truly auto-free place to ride for part of their commute and connect with existing bike lanes. The system would fill gaps in the network, creating around a 17mile stretch of continuous bike paths connecting 28 neighborhoods. Floating on concrete pontoons, the paths would use solar power for lighting. Solar panels could also heat the surface so the path doesn’t ice up in winter. Plans call for the path to intersect with river bridges so bikers can cross to the other side.

Green Drinks Fairhope will celebrate National Bike Month at their monthly event, from 5 to 7 p.m., May 9. Attendees are encouraged to bike to this casual happy hour at Fairhope Brewing Company and enjoy a discount on their Helmet Head beer. At 6 p.m., Katie Bolton, owner of Pro Cycle Tri, will speak briefly about bike safety. If the brewery is too far to bike to from home, two group rides are planned— one from Pro Cycle Tri in downtown Fairhope and another from the Big Lots parking lot (on Greeno at Fairhope Ave.) with the Slow Bicycle Society (SlowBike.wordpress. com). Both rides will depart at 5 p.m. and return before dark. For more information, visit Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

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woman’s body is exquisitely designed to conceive, nurture and give birth,” says Dr. Carol J. Phillips, an Annapolis, Maryland, prenatal chiropractor, doula and author of Hands of Love: Seven Steps to the Miracle of Birth. Judith Lothian, Ph.D., associate editor of the Journal of Perinatal Education, professor of nursing at Seton Hall University, in South Orange, New Jersey, and a natural childbirth educator, knows the significance of women’s deep intuitive instinct. “Women who feel supported and encouraged can tap into their own wisdom and find deep satisfaction in giving birth naturally. The process itself perfectly prepares mother and baby to continue on their journey together.” Several gentle strategies help mothers-to-be prepare for the joys of natural pregnancy and childbirth.

nurturing. Eyeing popcorn or chips could be a sign she’s stuffing down an emotion. She can ask herself, “What am I suppressing?” “Eat a lot of protein, including vitamin B-rich foods, during both pregnancy and breastfeeding,” advises O’Mara. “Nursing moms need to eat nutrient-dense foods frequently, along with getting adequate fluids,” says Wilson. She recommends foods that assist lactation called galatactagogues, like almonds, avocados, legumes, kale and spinach. To increase milk production, add fennel to meals or smoothies, or turn to capsules.

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“Follow your urges,” counsels Peggy O’Mara, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, former editor of Mothering Magazine and author of Having a Baby, Naturally. “Eat when you’re hungry. Sleep when you’re weary. Go to the bathroom the moment nature calls. Practice this in pregnancy so you’ll be in the habit of listening to your instincts when you give birth.” This simple advice counters women’s common habit of attending to other people’s needs instead of their own. Along with eating organic whole foods, Kristy Wilson, of Las Vegas, a certified professional midwife, labor doula and placenta preparation specialist, recommends both a plant-based food supplement with iron and whole food prenatal supplement. Vitamin C is important for a strong amniotic sac; she suggests at least 500 milligrams daily. A high-strung mom can take magnesium chloride baths or sip a soothing cup of red raspberry leaf tea. “Women that are concerned about their diet can tune into the baby and ask what they need,” says Lori Bregman, of Santa Monica, California, a doula, birth coach and author of The Mindful Mom-to-Be. If craving a certain dish, she can research its benefits and healing qualities. The yearning for comfort foods like pizza, macaroni or ice cream may signal the need for more

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post-delivery recovery and reduced risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy,” Bregman finds. She recommends a prenatal yoga practice that includes breathing and visualizations. This restorative form of yoga offers gentle stretching, promotes good circulation and naturally supports relief or healing of many possible pregnancy ailments. “To alleviate physical distress, try chiropractic prenatal care,” says Phillips. Light finger contact from an experienced practitioner helps realign bony segments and restores the body’s normal tone. “A prenatal expert can adjust so the mom’s body maintains its balance and the baby is free to move.” Craniosacral therapy reestablishes balance to the membranes that encapsulate the brain and spinal cord.

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Wilson recommends yoga, swimming, walking or light jogging three to five times a week, for 20 minutes a day. “Squatting like a child on your haunches is a great exercise for childbirth,” she says, noting that 20 squats daily will strengthen core muscles. Sitting on an exercise ball instead of a desk chair or couch also engages core muscles, while improving posture. “Regular exercise brings more energy, better sleep, reduced stress, higher spirits, better odds of an easy labor, faster

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support during the birthing process and in the postpartum period.” A woman easily influenced by others might ask her doula, midwife or spouse to be her advocate. A woman that needs to exercise control might seek such assistance for peace of mind, knowing that her wishes will be followed. “‘Pain’ is a fear-based word,” to be avoided in conversations about labor, Wilson explains. “Don’t fear the strength of contractions. They are doing exactly what your body needs to do to give birth.” As a midwife, she helps moms relax and embrace these intensely important sensations by focusing on what is going on in their body. Research published in the journal Cell Adhesion & Migration shows that the hormones released during labor enter into the baby’s immune system to also strengthen the child.

Spark the Spirit

Affirmations can positively state the mother-to-be’s intentions for pregnancy and birth. Examples include: “Birth is a safe and wonderful experience. I am choosing the right path for my birth. I trust my body and my instincts. I have all the support I need.” Wilson recommends choosing two to four that resonate, repeating them every morning while gazing into the mirror, placing them on the refrigerator door and even having them pop up on a smartphone. “Meditation prepares you for childbirth and can also be soothing during labor by offering tools that push away fear,” says O‘Mara. She likes this mantra from Thich Nhat Hahn’s book, Being Peace: “Breathing in, I calm myself, breathing out, I smile.” To begin, sit comfortably in a quiet room with eyes closed. For women new to meditation, Wilson suggests lighting a scented or colored candle and noticing the colors and movement of the flame for something physical to focus on. “This calming practice is important because labor becomes like a meditation,” she says. The mother copes through the contraction, then uses her meditation skills to reset, refocus and ground herself before the next contraction. Wilson and Bregman both encourage expectant mothers to keep a journal during pregnancy. “Record thoughts and experiences. Sometimes dreams tell things about the child, who has a story too,” advises Wilson.

Design a Special Experience Create a Birth Plan

Those that prefer a home birth can find a compatible midwife through a natural birthing community such as the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, International Childbirth Education Association and La Leche League. For a hospital experience, look for lowCaesarean rates, a personally compatible doctor and a distinct birthing center. Either way, a doula or midwife can help craft the desired birth plan. Upon selecting a venue, the expectant mother may imagine the ideal birth environment and write positive statements, such as, “I want to move around freely. I want my husband and sister with me at all times.” “If a home birth is a mother’s first choice, design two plans; one for home and one for the hospital,” suggests Phillips. “If the mother needs hospital care during labor, the attendants will know her wishes.” Wilson encourages the spouse to be involved from the beginning. “The partner’s energy plays a role in how the birth progresses during labor. Plus, being part of the planning keeps him engaged and attuned to her wishes.”

Orchestrate a Childbirth Team

“The birthing mother needs continuous support from someone that can focus on her and her needs,” says Phillips. “The partner also needs to have access to experienced support. Both need to surround themselves with people that know how to enfold them in love.”’ A birthing team includes the medically trained attendant appointed to help deliver the baby; either a midwife or a doctor. Many women choose to have a trained doula collaborate, as well. She provides continuity of care and advocacy, lessens the need for medical intervention, stays with the mother, honors and includes the partner and supports the parents in making informed decisions. With home births, family members tend to invite themselves over. The mom needs to have control of her birthing atmosphere. “I encourage moms to be firm regarding who they want in the room when the baby is born,” Wilson says.

Honor the Postpartum Mother

“Giving birth is the first big unknown of parenting,” says Wilson. “You plan for it and then you have to trust and accept the outcome.” She encourages postpartum appointments for discussing the birth. “A breastfeeding mother’s nutrient requirements are actually higher postpartum,” Wilson says. To prevent deficiencies, she suggests moms nourish themselves during this period, delaying any focus on weight loss and regaining muscle tone. The birth team and other friends can deliver meals, do light housecleaning, run a load of laundry and bring groceries. The new parents will welcome this generous and loving help. Deborah Shouse is a mother, writer, speaker, editor and health advocate in Kansas City, MO. Her latest book, Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together, focuses on life’s meaningful moments (DementiaJourney.org).

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Natural Childbirth Classes in Long Beach

una Babies will host a 12-week series of evening classes on The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth, beginning July 3. Simple and effective techniques are based on information about how the body works during labor, reducing pain and making labor more efficient. Bradley classes stress the importance of healthy baby, healthy mother and healthy family. Couples will learn about nutrition, exercise and being comfortable during pregnancy; the coach’s role, potential complications, cesarean sections and introductory to advanced information and techniques for labor and birth; plus postpartum care, breastfeeding (La Leche League meetings are recommended) and new baby care. Of more than 1,000,000 couples trained in The Bradley Method nationwide, over 86 percent have had spontaneous, unmedicated vaginal births. “Educating local women on childbirth is what I was meant to do,” says instructor Codie Weinkauf, who has had two home births using the Bradley Method and now works as a midwife assistant. Luna Babies also regularly hosts classes on topics such as homemade baby food, cloth diapering, postpartum support and baby-wearing. Location: 200 Jeff Davis Ave., Ste. 9, Long Beach, MS. For more information, call 985-507-6368 or visit Babymoon-Birth.com. See ad, page 18.

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here is an abundance of decisions to be made during the nine months of pregnancy, and determining the best birth setting for a mother necessitates sound planning, especially in Alabama and Mississippi. In most places, a woman can have a non-medicated birth experience attended by a qualified care provider in a hospital, birthing center or the comfort of her own home. A home birth experience is suitable for a healthy woman with a low-risk pregnancy. In this setting, the mom-to-be is able to wear her own clothing and eat as she pleases. Because monitoring of mom and baby is done intermittently, she is also free to move around.

Legalities Prevent Home Births in Alabama

Typically, a certified professional midwife (CPM) attends a home birth, but Alabama is one of eight states that actively prosecutes midwives. While it is legal for parents to choose the home birth option, it is illegal for a CPM to attend an out-of-hospital birth. Midwives are traditional care providers for mothers and infants, and the CPM is a competency-based national credential developed by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM). 22

of midwives and therefore anyone in the state can claim to be a midwife and practice midwifery. According to Mississippi Friends of Midwives (MFOM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting midwifery as a safe and legal childbirth option, Mississippi law states that midwives are exempt from medical practice laws. Because of the lack of public protection policy, there’s a wide range of midwives practicing in the state—and those that have lost their right to practice in other states are free to come to Mississippi to provide prenatal and maternal services. “With zero laws, it’s a free-for-all,” says Tera Smith, CPM, who emphasizes the importance of ensuring a midwife is a CPM by confirming that they are listed with NARM. “Certified professional midwives are medically trained and attend home births with professional supplies and emergency equipment,” she says.

It is awarded to midwives that have demonstrated the knowledge and hands-on skills required to attend childbirth in out-of-hospital settings, but CPMs are not sanctioned to practice in any Alabama setting. According to the Alabama Birth Coalition (ABC), Alabama law protects almost anyone that attends a birth at home from prosecution. An untrained neighbor or a stranger could assist with an out-ofhospital birth with no repercussions, yet a midwife that is nationally certified in natural childbirth would be prosecuted for the same assistance for practicing without a nurse-midwifery license. Alabama mothers that choose to birth out-of-hospital have three difficult options: drive out of state, birth in-state with an unregulated midwife that risks prosecution or birth without a qualified caregiver.

Mississippi Lacks Regulation

Across the state line, Mississippi faces the opposite problem—there’s no regulation

In much of the U.S., birth centers offer a middle ground option between home and hospital settings by providing the comforts and freedoms of a home-like environment with a collaborative team that includes midwives, obstetricians, pediatricians and other specialists. But there are currently no free-standing birth centers in Mississippi and because there are also none in Alabama, a hospital birth is the only option for women wanting to have an in-state childbirth, legally attended by a qualified professional. With proper preparations, a nonmedicated birth is possible in the traditional hospital setting, but “striving for a natural childbirth in a hospital feels like you’re swimming upstream,” says Gulf Coast Birth Partners facilitator Colleen Tullis. “It’s like going to KFC and ordering a Big Mac. It can often be a foreign concept for most physicians and nurses.” She emphasizes that she is not anti-doctor and values a physician’s expertise, particularly in high-risk situations. “But you must be prepared and have an agenda, because

An untrained neighbor or a stranger could assist with an outof-hospital birth with no repercussions, yet a nationally certified midwife would be prosecuted for the same assistance for practicing without a nurse-midwifery license in Alabama.

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they do if you don’t, and what’s normal protocol to them may not be what you want,” she advises. To allow for an active labor, request intermittent fetal monitoring, avoid intravenous fluids and ask about the availability of birthing props. Become familiar with hospital policies such as who can be in the delivery room and whether the baby will stay with Mom after the birth. Certified nurse-midwives (board certified nurses with a master’s level degree in midwifery) can legally assist in prenatal and maternity care in Alabama and Mississippi, but only under the direct supervision of a physician, and there’s no way to guarantee that their work schedule will mirror a patient’s labor timeline.

Doulas Provide Additional Support

Tullis encourages women to hire a doula to assist in preparing for and carrying out the family’s birth plan. “A doula doesn’t write your plan, she just helps you stay the course. Particularly with long labors, exhaustion makes it easy to throw in the towel to hospital staff that are pushing traditional interventions. A doula is there to help you stick to your own agenda.” According to DONA International, the largest doula association in the world, a doula is a trained and experienced professional that provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth. Studies have shown that when doulas attend births, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.

advocating for a bill to decriminalize midwives that attend home births. This interim step would help families have access to qualified midwives in their own homes and create an atmosphere in which midwives and physicians can collaborate openly and discuss issues, such as improving the transfer of care from home to hospital when needed.

Tullis also points out the importance of broadening the mindset of medical staff to be more supportive of women choosing a non-medicated birth. “While I’m an advocate for home birth, I know it isn’t for everyone. Women shouldn’t feel like they have to have a home birth in order to have a pleasant, natural childbirth experience.”

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he blessingway ceremony helps a woman prepare mentally, emotionally and spiritually for the work of birthing, opening her to instinctive abilities that will guide her in mothering,” says Donna Miller Watelet, interfaith minister and co-author of Mother Rising: The Blessingway Journey into Motherhood. Miller Watelet, a facilitator of dozens of blessingway rituals, shares an example of a nourishing gathering: In a comfortable and safe room, a group of friends circles the motherto-be, signifying their support. They discuss the intention for the blessingway and invite the mom to symbolically let go of any fears blocking a harmonious experience. Once her fears are emptied out, they fill her

up with affirmations, appreciations and adornments. Women can gift an object that has meaning to them, such as a bead, flower or scrap of cloth, as a sign of their commitment to her. These gifts will then be fashioned into something lasting, such as a necklace for the mother. The circle may then bind themselves together, each woman wrapping red yarn around her wrist before passing along the skein until everyone is connected. As they discuss this intertwining, they cut the binding yarn and keep the bracelets, a reminder of their caring for the new family. “Finally, we enjoy a feast together,” Miller Watelet says. “Sharing a meal reminds us to bring the intentions of the blessingway back into everyday life.”

Working Toward Change

Supporters of natural childbirth along the Gulf Coast are hopeful, citing an increase in interest over the last decade, and doulas that can hardly keep up with requests for their services. ABC, Alabama Midwives Alliance and MFOM have been advocating for a CPM licensure bill in both states, and will continue to do so until one passes. This important next step would provide regulation and accountability for professional midwives and protection for consumers, yet lawmakers have repeatedly rejected licensing bills since 2007. While working toward licensure in the future, the Alabama groups are also

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“I place basil as the number one herb in popularity, as well as heat tolerance,” says Cristina Spindler, owner of the Peconic River Herb Farm, in Calverton, New York. “Basil actually prefers heat.” There are many types, and greenleafed culinary varieties are easy to grow through the summer, provided they’re not allowed to dry out. Two particularly heathardy types are purple-leafed varieties such as red rubin and African blue, which debuted in 1983.

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“Purple basil is shockingly fragrant and beautiful on the plate. Plus, it’s easy to grow in a small space and produces quickly,” says Lisa Kessler, who for several years has co-owned with her husband, Ben, the White Hills Lavender and Herb Farm, in Dearing, Georgia. “The flowering tops are usable as herbs and as beautiful cut flowers, so don’t toss them away.” “African blue basil flourishes in summer heat and is an especially beneficial nectar plant for bees and other pollinators,” says Traci Anderson, who has been running Seminole Springs Herb Farm, in Eustis, Florida, in their family for more than 20 years. Vigorous and heavy-flowering, it can grow to over three feet tall, and usually persists as a perennial in Florida, Texas and other mild winter climates.

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“My top herb garden choice for the hot, humid conditions in the South is Tuscan blue rosemary, because it is beautiful, easy to grow and is wonderful in all kinds of foods and products,” Kessler says. “It blooms in several seasons and provides bees with off-season food.” Thyme is a top cooking herb, although too much summer rain can lead to mildew and leaf blight. This rarely happens with Summer savory, which has a punchy flavor that Spindler describes as “a peppery cross between oregano and thyme that’s perfect on all of the classic summer veggies—squash, green beans, tomatoes and corn.” Kessler recommends oregano as part of our summer planting list. “Let your kids or grandkids have the experience of putting it in the pasta sauce. It’s easy to grow in a small herb garden and will last through the winter in most parts of the South.”

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An unrelated tropical plant from Africa with strong oregano flavor, the leaves of variegated Cuban oregano are pretty enough to grow alongside flowers, and the plants thrive in humid heat. Cuban oregano readily grows through hot summers, and the plants produce more leaves each time leaf tips are harvested.

Growing Tips

Herbs always need watering in hot weather, and pouring from a watering can at the base is far better than bathing the leaves with a hose. Should containers become so dry that they refuse to take up water, place them in a broad dish or pail filled with three inches of water for 30 minutes to rehydrate the roots. Always grow herbs in pots with large drainage holes, so excess water can drain quickly. Make a habit of pinching off a few herbal leaves, crushing them between the fingers and inhaling their fresh aromas. For maximum benefit, repeat daily.

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In Central Florida, Anderson recommends culantro, aka Mexican coriander, as a summer herb different from the better-known cilantro. “Culantro equals the flavor of cilantro, but with no bitter or medicinal aftertaste.” A great long-term performer, it continues producing flavorful new leaves even after the plant starts blooming. Anderson also suggests growing West Indian lemongrass for its fragrant leaves and thick stalks. A vigorous, clump-forming grass, lemongrass can be grown in containers anywhere or served as an edible ornamental in landscapes where summers are hot. “Lemongrass enjoys a sunny and moist environment, so it benefits from being near an

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hen dietary concerns, food sensitivities or curiosity prompt us to try alternative milks, it helps to know the basic facts about the leading types, to choose the best ones for us.

Almond Milk

Pro: Almond milk is low in fat and can be easily made at home, so ingredients are known. One cup of homemade almond milk has about 40 calories, one gram of protein, 6 percent of the daily value (DV) for calcium, three grams of fat and eight grams of carbohydrates. As for store-bought options, one cup of Silk Organic Almond Original contains 60 calories, with one gram of protein, 10 percent DV for calcium, two-and-a-half grams of fat and eight grams of carbohydrates. Con: Almond milk is neither high in protein nor calcium; it’s not as nutritionally packed as other alternatives. Some might not care for the faint nutty flavor.

Coconut Milk

Pro: Dr. Josh Axe, a functional medicine physician who owns the popular natural health website, DrAxe.com, and the Exodus Health Center, near Nashville, Tennessee, points out, “High in mediumchain triglycerides, coconut milk is a very filling, fat-burning food.” One cup of homemade coconut milk has about 26

450 calories, six grams of protein and 64 grams of fat, plus trace minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and copper. Canned coconut milk is similar: one cup of Native Forest Unsweetened Coconut Milk Classic contains 420 calories, three grams of protein and 45 grams of fat, plus trace minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and copper in each cup. Con: High in fat and calories, coconut milk may not be the best choice for drinking every day, but is delicious in Asian-style soups and curries.

Hemp Milk

Pro: Hemp milk, made from hulled hemp seeds, contains 10 essential amino acids, including key fats. “Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are vital for healthy functioning of the brain,” says Axe. Hemp milk works well for people with tree nut allergies. One cup of Pacific Hemp Original has 140 calories, three grams of protein, 50 percent DV for calcium, five grams of fat and 20 grams of carbohydrates. Living Harvest Tempt Hemp Milk has 80 calories per cup, two grams of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, eight grams of fat and one gram of carbohydrates. Con: Grassy-tasting hemp milk tends to separate in hot coffee.

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Pro: High in vitamins and calcium when fortified, rice milk made from brown rice is also high in vitamins. According to Ted Kallmyer, author of Flexible Dieting, in Bend, Oregon, rice milk is the least likely alternative milk to trigger an allergy. One cup of Pacific Rice Milk has 130 calories, one gram of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, two grams of fat and 37 grams of carbohydrates. One cup of Rice Dream Organic Rice Drink has 120 calories, one gram of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, 2.5 grams of fat and 23 grams of carbohydrates. Con: Low in fat and protein, it’s also relatively high in carbohydrates. It has a less creamy texture than hemp, coconut or soy milks.

Soy Milk

Pro: Soy milk provides more protein than other alternative milks. Look for a calcium-fortified, organic brand that doesn’t contain the thickening agent carrageenan, suggests Dr. Andrew Weil, founding director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, in Tucson. Different brands have different nutritional components. For example, one cup of Organic Valley Soy Original has 100 calories per cup, with seven grams of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, three grams of fat and 11 grams of carbohydrates. One cup of Organic EdenSoy Extra Original Soymilk contains 130 calories, with 11 grams of protein, 20 percent DV for calcium, four grams of fat and 13 grams of carbohydrates. Con: Some people might not like the thick texture and soy aftertaste. Dr. Frank Lipman, founder and director of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center, in New York City, says that limiting soy is a good idea due to soy’s prevalent pesticide saturation and its researched links to thyroid, endocrine system and sex hormone dysfunction (Tinyurl. com/SoyDarksideStudies). If soy is eaten, “Choose certified organic, soy products— preferably fermented versions like miso, natto and tempeh—with the Non-GMO Project seal; and do so sparingly, no more than twice a week,” advises Lipman. Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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amily dogs frequently accompany us on errands and outings away from their familiar home environment and we want them to enjoy these expeditions, so understanding their view of the world is important. To a dog, every experience is either familiar or unfamiliar. The first time they encounter a new sound, place or person, they may feel anxious. We can help with the adjustment by introducing them slowly to each new experience and step aside to provide them distance or space to observe it first at their own pace. Knowing the “tells” that signal when a dog is comfortable or uncomfortable goes a long way to a harmonious experience. Allison Culver, assistant director of The Lightfoot Way holistic animal learning center, in Houston, remarks, “Knowing how to communicate with your animal can save a lot of heartache.” With a bit of applied attention, we can readily learn to understand the changes in canine body posture and behavior that communicate their emotional state. Start by observing the dog’s posture

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when they are relaxed at home. It’s likely that their weight is balanced on all four legs and their mouth is slightly open; movement is relaxed, loose and agile. When a dog feels happy or playful, notice how their ears may perk up or tilt slightly forward. Their tail might rise and wag, and they may emit a cheerful bark. Using their visual and audio demeanor as a baseline prepares us to be alert for three secret tells that signal a change in their emotion. Closing their mouth routinely occurs when a dog is unsure or anxious. When their mouth remains closed for a minute or more, it’s a sure clue that they need more time to process information. Lip licking such as quick flicks of the tongue is meant to appease and may prevent an uncomfortable situation from escalating into anything resembling a confrontation. Dogs do it with each other and with us, too. A look away that avoids direct eye contact likewise signals that a dog is urgently processing their current environment.

Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas, author of On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals, identifies the lip licking and averting of the eyes as self-calming behaviors. She affirms, “When dogs are stressed by the environment, they start using calming signals to ease the stress.” When this happens, first try creating more space or distance between the dog and any perceived threat; this may return them to their body language norm. If not, consider using holistic calming aids like a properly mixed lavender essential oil spray or Bach Rescue Remedy Pet flower essences, keeping these well away from their face. Also try mentally engaging the dog with learned cues. A quick game of sit, down, sit plus high-five allows them to engage in a familiar activity while they adjust to a new environment. If the pet does not respond to normal cues and continues to display multiple stress signals for an extended period, leave the scene altogether. Their anxiety hasn’t been relieved. If it’s still important that the dog learns to enjoy the troubling environment, work with a professional trainer that uses positive reinforcement tools to aid the transition (see PetProfessionalGuild. com or apdt.com). The trainer will assist in creating a plan that allows the pet to adjust at a pace that allows them to remain comfortable. By observing a dog’s posture, we can be confident of choosing mutually good outings. Susan Briggs, of Houston, TX, is co-author of Off-Leash Dog Play: A Complete Guide to Safety & Fun, co-founder of The Dog Gurus and owner of Crystal Canine (CrystalCanine.com).

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4-Wk Introduction to Meditation – 6-7pm, Tuesdays, May 2-23. Join Greta Bates for this 4-wk series of beginning meditation techniques. Discover the value of breath awareness. Explore meditation styles. Embrace the quiet. Space is limited. $35. From the Center, 22787 Hwy 98, Bldg C, Ste 1, Fairhope, AL. 601-421-0277. GBatesMommyx2@gmail.com. Yoga on Tap – 6-7pm. Soul Shine Yoga is bringing yoga and beer together for Yoga on Tap at the Fairhope Brewing Company. Join us for an hour of yoga and stay for awesome local beer and wine. $5. Bring a mat and a friend. Fairhope Brewing Company, Fairhope, AL. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Chakra Circle Series – 5:30-7:30pm. The chakra system speaks to the architecture of the soul. In the chakra circle we will explore how each of the seven chakras affects us on the levels of mind, body, emotion and spirit. Come to as many classes as you like. 2nd Tuesday of each month. $20 drop-in, Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com.TheSoulShineLife.com.

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Fairhope Elementary School TinyURL.com/FESBikeToSchool Wild Women Dance Jam – 5:30-7pm. Kick up your heels, enjoy freedom of expression and get your groove on. Experience a sampling of dance styles with other amazing women. Join us for belly dance, chakra dance and movement exploration. Light refreshments provided. $20. Kudzu Aerial, 265 Young St, Fairhope, AL. Rebecca Washburn: 251-929-4634. Rebecca.Soulflow@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 12 AHA Student Massage Clinic – School-supervised internship gives opportunity for student practitioners to work with clients in a professional setting & clients to receive quality, full-length healing treatments at a great value. Call 251-753-1937 to schedule appointments at 10:15, 11:30 and 12:45. $25 for 50-min full-body student massage. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@ gmail.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 13 Men's Yoga for Low Back Pain – 9:30-11:30 am. Join RYT-200 Matthew Gerhart in a series of hip openers, hamstring stretches, abdominal and lower back movements designed to help alleviate back pain. Or experience a supportive environment for men who have always wanted to try a class. Beginner-friendly, props provided. Call/ text 251-753-3037 for details or to register. $30. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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Breastfeeding Support Group – 1pm. Mom to Mom breastfeeding support with a certified lactation counselor. Join us for conversation and support wherever you are on your breastfeeding journey. Group leader: Tera Smith, Certified Professional Midwife, CLC, Retired LLL Leader. Free. Luna Babies, 200 Jeff Davis Ave, STE 9, Long Beach, MS. 228-357-5574. LunaBabies.com.

The Many Uses of Thieves – 6:30-8:30pm. This class will be exploring and sharing the many Thieves products created for personal use, natural dental health, effective for every aspect of household cleaning and yet safe for children to use. $5 at the door. Private Residence, 100 Alexander Ave, Atmore, AL 36502. Debra Swartzendruber: 251-368-1275.

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markyourcalendar Green Drinks Mobile: The Value of Marshes Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour every third Wednesday. This month, Dr. Behzad Mortazavi, a scientist from Dauphin Island Sea Lab will talk about the consequences of losing marshes along the northern Gulf Coast. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks.

May 17 • 5-7pm

Alchemy Tavern 7 South Joachim Street, Mobile, AL MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks

SATURDAY, MAY 20 Access Bars Class – 9am-6pm. During this class, you will receive this energetic process twice, as well as receive dynamically while gifting it twice in this full day. After this class you will be a Certified Bars Practitioner, able to facilitate this process with paying clients. $300. Unity Church 1700 E Railroad Gulfport, MS. 228-313-0664. SherrySeicshnaydre@ yahoo.com. TinyURL.com/SherryAbundantLife.

SUNDAY, MAY 21 Tea Talks: The Golden Rule – 3pm. The Fairhope Baha’i Community hosts these quarterly talks to engage an ever-widening circle of friends in meaningful conversations that consider how spiritual principles might be applied to today’s issues and needs. Light refreshments and socializing will follow. 726 Amador Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251-928-5692. BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com.

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MNDAY, MAY 22 Life After Baby – 3pm. This is all about mom to mom support. Have questions? Need other moms to talk to? We are here for you. Group leader: Tera Smith, Certified Professional Midwife. Free. Luna Babies, 200 Jeff Davis Ave, STE 9, Long Beach, MS. 228-357-5574. LunaBabies.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 25 Artist's Way Gathering – 6-8pm. A creative gathering of discussion, journaling and activities based on the book, The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. Bring a book and your journal. Light refreshments and activity supplies provided. Facilitated by Rebecca Washburn and Greta Bates. $15. From the Center, 22787 US Hwy 98, Bldg C, Ste 1, Fairhope, AL. Rebecca Washburn: 251-929-4634. Rebecca.Soulflow@gmail.com. Cleaning with Thieves - PLUS! – 6:45-8:30pm. What poisons lurk in your bathroom, kitchen and laundry room? Let's explore the effect chemical toxins have on you and your children. Could the Thieves product line make a difference in your lifestyle? Come experience them for yourself. $5 at the door. Prodisee Panty, 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL. Laurie Azzarella: 850-380-4943. Reflex-OIL-ogy.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Reiki Training Level I and II – Jun 9-10. Learn the secret art of inviting happiness and change your life with energy healing. Lunch and Reiki manual included. Limited size. $410. Unity of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. 228-355-4646. SharonEller063@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24 Quantum-Touch Level I with Julie – 9:30am5:30pm, Jun 24-25. Quantum-Touch teaches us how to focus, amplify and direct healing Life Force energy, for a wide range of benefits with surprising and often extraordinary results. QuantumTouch.com. Massage and nursing CEs offered. $400 prepaid/$480 at door. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope, AL. 251-281-8811. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

SATURDAY, JULY 1 Advanced Reiki Training (USUI-ART) – 9:30am5:30pm. This one day class will give you the Master Attunement. You will learn techniques for increasing the power of your Reiki using the Reiki Grid and more. Can be taken separately from Teacher Training. Instructor: JulieEBrent.com, Reiki Master Teacher. $250. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope, AL. 251-281-8811. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail. com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

SUNDAY, JULY 2 Usui Reiki III/ Master Teacher Training – 9:30am5:30pm, Jul 2-3. Complete Reiki III Usui /Tibetan Master Training, instruction on giving all attunements including Reiki Master. The Healing attunement, Two Tibetan symbols are taught (total of 6 symbols). Practice giving attunements. Values of a true Reiki Master. $600. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope, AL. 251-281-8811. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

FAIRHOPE, AL FAIRHOPE MASSAGE THERAPY Chester Schmidt, LMT: 251-359-0500 ChesterSchmidt.com Brenna Taylor, LMT: 480-430-4548 BreTaylor.LMT@gmail.com ROSIE BLUUM (DOWNTOWN) Kristen Kelly, LMT 6A South Bancroft Street 251-599-5943 • 251-517-5626 RosieBluum.com See ad, page 27.

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MOBILE, AL ALABAMA HEALING ARTS 6304 Cottage Hill Road 251-753-1937 AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com AlabamaHealingArts.com See ad, page 3. ELEMENTS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 6920 Airport Boulevard, Suite 111 251-342-6415 Mobile@TouchOfElements.com ElementsMassage.com/Mobile See ad, page 23.

MONTROSE, AL JEN ADAMS, LMT 22787 U.S. 98 at Parker Road, Suite D-5 251-616-4201 JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com JenAdamsLMT.info See ad, page 18. NAN cardholders receive discounts at these businesses. Visit www.TinyURL. com/NANCard for details.

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

Center for Spiritual Living Service – 10am. Make every step, every choice, every word, a conscious one. Center for Spiritual Living, 1230 Montlimar, Mobile, AL. 251-343-0777. CenterForSpiritualLivingMobile.org. Unity Gulf Shores Sunday Service – 10am. Come home to Unity. Casual attire. Open and affirming. Drink specials, coffee, snacks at 10am; lunch served at 11am. Unity Gulf Shores and Orange Beach gathering at Papa Rocco's Bar & Grill, corner of Hwy 59 and W 6th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL. 678-481-5026. RevDonna@me.com. UnityGulfShores.com.

Unity Orange Beach Sunday Service – 10am. Come home to Unity. Casual attire. Open and affirming. Drink specials, coffee, snacks at 10am; lunch served at 11am. Unity Gulf Shores and Orange Beach gathering at Bayes Bar & Grill, behind Marriott at the Wharf, Orange Beach, AL. 678-481-5026. RevDonna@me.com. UnityGulfShores.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.

Unity Church of Gulfport Sunday Service – 10:30am. Join us for fun and lively Sunday mornings to hear Rev. Judy Voght give meaningful and spiritual messages to start your week and your life on an upbeat and positive path. Free. Unity of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. UnityGulfport.com. Sunday Service – 10:30am. Explore a spiritual pathway with Mobile Unitarian Universalists, 6345 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. UUFM.org.

Unity Christ Church Sunday Service – 11am. Tune in, turn on, tap into the loving presence of the Divine at Unity Christ Church. If you desire a nonjudgmental, open, supportive and loving spiritual community, Unity Christ Church of Mobile is here to inspire, uplift and celebrate the Divine. 5859 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-285-3440. Facebook. com/unityofmobile. Baha'i's of Fairhope Diversity Devotions – 3-5pm. 4th Sunday. The coming together of people from diverse religions and backgrounds to celebrate their unity and strengthen the spiritual health of the community. Refreshments are served following the shared devotional program. Free. 81 Magnolia Ave, Fairhope, AL. BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 4:15pm. Enhance joy and ease in your pregnancy in addition to deepening your connection with your body and your baby. No prior yoga experience is needed to attend. Safe for all trimesters. $49 for 4-wk series. Soul Shine Yoga, Fairhope, AL. 251-225-4597. NBoltonBeck@gmail. com. TheSoulShineLife.com/prenatalyoga.

monday Hot Power Yoga – 8am. Mon-Fri. A faster paced power vinyasa flow builds strength, increases flexibility, strengthens your core and transforms your body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. Heated. $15 drop-in, packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com. AHA Gentle Morning Yoga with Julia – 9:30am. Mon/Sat. Gentle yoga to attain inner peace, relieve stress and build strength and flexibility through body-mind awareness, breath and postures. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/text Julia at 251-382-7895 to register. $10/class or 12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com. BURN! Weight training/Kickboxing – 10-11am. Mon, Wed and Fri. This class is a fat-burning mix of calisthenics, weight training and kickboxing. Achieve your fitness goals while having fun at the same time. All fitness levels welcome. $10. Richard Fitness Systems, 1880 Airport Blvd, Ste D, Mobile, AL. Brandon: 251-786-9123.

enrG with Benefits – 10am-6pm. "I'll have what she is having" cocktail for 66% off. In this particular IV cocktail, the amino acids and minerals will help improve libido and energy, with faster absorption through IV fluids, bypassing the gut. $99. 3099 Loop Rd, Orange Beach, AL. enrGIV.com. Gentle Chair Yoga – 11am-12pm. Accessible to individuals that are unable to stand unsupported for long periods of time, including seniors and anyone suffering from chronic pain, injuries, movement disorders or limited balance. Also Wed in Daphne. $5. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. 251-610-3151.

Doggie Happy Hour – 5-7pm. 1st Mon. A rescue networking event hosted by My Happy Dog 123. Bring your dog for drinks and live music while raising money for a local rescue foundation. Q&A with local vets. Free grain-free dog treats. Raffle prizes. Puppy photo booth. Free. OK Bicycle Shop, 661 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. Viviane Hentschel: MyHappyDog123@gmail.com. Facebook.com/ myhappydog123.

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Bridging the Great Divide – 6-8pm. The Family Center is offering this class for parents of teens. It helps prepare and equip parents for having the important conversations needed with their teens. Helps parents see things from the teen perspective. Free. 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile. Lydia Pettijohn: 251-479-5700. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

Together We Can – 6-8pm. A Family Center class to help parents build a better future for their children by working together as co-parents. Open to couples regardless of their relationship. Free. 27365 Pollard Rd, Daphne, AL. Christie Brannon: 251-626-1610. BaldwinFamilies@gmail.com. FamilyCenterMobile.org. Pranic Healing and Twin Hearts Meditation Clinic – 6:30-8:20pm. Headaches, stress, physical or emotional ailments bothering you? Experience healing for your mind, body and soul, with Pranic Healing and/or Meditation on Twin Hearts. We all have the ability to heal ourselves and others. Classes also available. Donation. Center for Spiritual Living Mobile, AL. RSVP: 251-454-0959.

tuesday Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Tues & Sat. Farmers market offering direct farm sales to the public. Fresh seasonal produce, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, handcrafted soaps and local artistry. Open year round. Know your farmer. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermans Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail.com. CoastalAlabamaMarket.com.

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

Gentle Yoga with Sarah – 12pm. A stressful morning? Synergy can fix that. Join Sarah Deshauteurs in the land of "ahhhhs" for a blissfully relaxing class to soothe the spirit, calm the mind and replenish the soul. Also on Thursdays at noon with Virginia Keene. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Grief Recovery Meeting – 1-2:30pm. This is a Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses. Experienced, professional and compassionate staff members support you through the grief process with the goal of transitioning into a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment. Ascension Funerals & Cremations, 1016 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL. 251634-8055. AscensionFuneralGroup.com. Green Drinks Fairhope – 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Brief speaker at 6pm at most meetings. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Food from Sunflower Cafe and produce from local farmers. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251279-7517. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

AHA Evening Yoga with Catherine – 5:45pm. Give your spirit the gift of a calming and centering tune-up by improving posture, muscle-tone, strength and flexibility, establishing core strength, refreshing the mind and restoring healthy balance. Beginnerfriendly. Props provided. Call/text to register. $10/ class or 12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-377-8940. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Outstretched Christ-Centered Yoga Class – 5:45pm. Also at 8:15am on Wed. Each week Pneuma offers two donation-only yoga classes open to the public. Classes are appropriate for all levels and include a Christ-centered devotion. Donation only. 1901 Main St, Daphne, AL. See website for more info: Pneuma-Yoga-Movement.com.

Yoga with Valerie – 5:45pm. Join 200 Hr RYT Valerie Mitchell for a glorious yoga experience as she challenges with a strong emphasis on alignment and focus while still calming the mind. Relieve stress and rejuvenate, energize, and recharge the body. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Sierra Club Meeting – 6-8pm. 1st Tues. Public welcome. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort, AL.

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20733 Miflin Road (Co. Rd. 20), Foley, AL 251-709-4469 CoastalAlabamaMarket.com Open year round Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local farms with seasonal produce, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, seafood, hand-crafted soaps and more. Follow us! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest.

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20733 Miflin Road (Co. Rd. 20), Ste. B Foley, AL • 251-971-FARM Facebook.com/forlandmarket Open year round Monday-Saturday. Local, inseason fruits and vegetables, beef, chicken, raw milk, eggs, cheese, honey, jellies and much more. Find Forland Family Market on Facebook and Instagram.

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We use organic practices to grow seasonal vegetables, specialty ethnic produce, free range eggs and more. Proudly partnering with local farms to also offer hydroponically grown greens, grass-fed beef, sustainably-raised poultry and pork and small batch bacon.

Organic cafe serving lunch Mon-Sat, dinner ThursFri and Sunday brunch. Using locally-grown produce, herbs and meat. New six-page menu! See ad, page 4.

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12100 Highway 49, Suite 628, Gulfport, MS 228-831-1785 CoastHealthAndNutrition.com Local health food store and wellness center to support your healthy lifestyle. Carrying local eggs, honey, milk and produce. See ad, page 28.

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Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to noon, through July. Live music, local produce, baked goods, honey, art, flowers, soaps and more. See ad, back cover.

Comprehensive health food store featuring local products: organic produce, meat, eggs, honey, soap and more. See ad, page 4.

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Lavretta Park, Old Shell Rd., Mobile, AL Joanie Stiff, Market Coordinator 251-208-1550 • SpecialEventsMobile.org Thursdays from 3-6pm, from May 29 to July 29. Live music, local produce, baked goods, honey, art, flowers, soaps and more. See ad, back cover.

OCEAN SPRINGS FRESH MARKET L&N Depot, 1000 Washington Avenue Ocean Springs, MS • 228-257-2496 OceanSpringsFreshMarket.com

Open year round on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Shop for organic produce, homemade baked goods, plants, herbs and more.

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3055 A Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 251-479-3952 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store featuring local products: organic produce, meat, eggs, honey, soap and more. See ad, page 4.

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3055 A Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 251-479-3200 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Organic cafe and juice bar serving lunch Mon-Sun. Using locally-grown produce, herbs and meat. New six-page menu! See ad, page 4.

YOU-PICK-FARMS WEEKS BAY PLANTATION

12562 Mary Ann Beach Road, Fairhope, AL 251-279-8745 WeeksBayPlantation.com

Weeks Bay Plantation/LA Berry Farms is the regional destination of choice for pick-your-own blueberries, herbs and heirloom tomatoes—all organically grown. Our blueberry picking season runs April 15 to June 24. See ad, page 24.

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AHA Chair Yoga with Matthew – 9:30am. Gentle class to practice postures with the aid of a chair, when needed. Energize, align, strengthen, center and distress through movement, body-mind awareness and breath. Beginner-friendly, props provided. Call/text 251-753-2037 to register. $10/class or 12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com Positive Parenting – 9:30-11:30am. A 9-week course using the Nurturing Parenting curriculum which focuses on positive discipline and communication with children. Free. 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile, AL. Lydia Pettijohn: 251-479-5700. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

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

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

Restorative Yoga with JJ – 4pm. Been a long few days? No stresses and no worries. Allow RYT JJ Moody to lead you down a relaxing path with some restorative yoga. Be supported by all the right props as the poses plus gravity gently melt away the week's anxieties... oh yeah! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Green Drinks Mobile – 5-7pm. 3rd Wed. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with likeminded folks and monthly speaker at most meetings. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Alchemy Tavern, 7 S Joachim St, Mobile, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

Eastern Shore MS Support Group – 5:30pm. 2nd Wed. Eastern Shore MS Support Group meets each month at Ruby Tuesday in Fairhope, AL. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Weezer: 251-928-7606. Fitness Fusion – 5:45pm. Join Chris Garrett and give yourself the best seat in the house with Fitness Fusion. Work your body to a blend of ballet barre, Pilates, yoga and classic fitness exercises. Move to fun music and really change your shape. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. 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.

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Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. Guided Meditation – 6:30pm. We begin with a deep and peaceful relaxation of the body and mind, a journey of the senses through visual suggestions and time to experience within yourself all that is unfolding. Approximately 60 mins. Bring mat, blanket or pillow. Space is limited. $5. Rosie Bluum, 6A S Bancroft, Fairhope, AL. 251-517-5626. RosieBluum.com. Chill Skills – 7-9pm. The Family Center offers an inspiring four-week class designed to change your life outlook. Learn what fuels your anger and how to see it in a new light. Warning: classes may cause peace. $25/week. 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile, AL. Call 251-479-5700 to register for next class.

thursday MELT Method Class – 12pm. MELT is a simple self-treatment that helps prevent pain, heal injury and erase the negative effects of aging and active living. Regardless of age or fitness level, MELT can improve your longevity through self-treatment. Log on to reserve your spot. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Group Reformer Class – 5:15pm. 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. Please log onto the website to make reservations. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Movie Night – 6-8pm. Showing a different thoughtprovoking movie each week. Seating is limited; please reserve your seat by calling 228-831-1785. Free. Coast Health & Nutrition, 12100 Hwy 49, Ste 628, Gulfport, MS. CoastHealthAndNutrition.com.

Holistic Moms Network Monthly Meeting – 6:30-7:45pm, 3rd Thursdays. Please join us for our monthly chapter meeting. Enjoy a lively night of connecting with others. Bring your passion, your personal experiences and recommendations for future meetings. Free. Daphne Public Library, 2607 US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL. HMNEasternShore@gmail.com. Personal Wellness and Self-Discovery Classes – 6:30pm. Every last Thurs. Monthly classes designed to empower oneself to heal, uplift and detoxify the body, mind and spirit. $5 donation for food pantry. Prodisee Pantry, 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail. com. Laurie.MarketingScents.com. Dynamic Dads – 7-9pm. The Family Center is the site of the Mobile County Fatherhood Initiative. Be the father your children need--A super hero for your super kid! Free. 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile, AL. Lydia Pettijohn: 251-479-5700. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

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

Yoga with Anna-Marie – 9am. What a great way to jump start your weekend. Let breath and body move in sync as Anna-Marie Babington's seamless style weaves a blend of classical yoga flow and poses. Renew your spirit with a glorious class - begin the day refreshed and energized! . Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Purification Meditation – 11am. Join Betsey Grady from Rosie Bluum in the hot room and purify your body and mind with a guided meditation and creative visualization. Let the heat of the room envelop you as you go deeper within to rest in the calm center within you. $10. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Betsey: 251-517-5626.

saturday Saturday Morning Yoga with Augusta – 7:308:45am. All levels. The movements will challenge you to stay mindful and your mindfulness will allow you to honor your limits without judging yourself. $15 drop-in. $10 students and instructors. Creative Outlet, 66 1/2 S Section St, Fairhope, AL. 251-9285363. HeartStringsYoga.com. Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Tues & Sat. Farmers market offering direct farm sales to the public. Fresh seasonal produce, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, handcrafted soaps and local artistry. Open year round. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermans Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail. com. CoastalAlabamaMarket.com.

AHA Morning Yoga with Ginny – 9:30am, May 13 & 27. Enjoy an inspirational exploration of body-mindspirit while promoting balance and wellness within. Traditional foundations promote proper body alignment and safety. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/text 251-623-0374 to register. $10/class or 12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com. Restorative Yoga – 10:30am. Guide yourself toward a healthier state of being in restorative yoga. There’s no goal of stretching or strengthening, just relax with what is. All levels. Unheated. $15 drop in, packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

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Dr. Mary Sabal, DC, RN 1404B West 1st Street, Gulf Shores, AL Behind Walgreens • 251-970-3605 Acupuncture (needle and non-needle) is a remarkably safe and effective system used by millions for thousands of years to treat pain, weight management, stress, insomnia, depression, menstrual/menopausal symptoms and a multitude of other issues. See ad, page 11.

BABYCARE LUNA BABIES

20 Jeff Davis Avenue, Ste. 9, Long Beach, MS 228-357-5574 • Lunababies.com Facebook.com/lunababiescd/ A natural parenting store proudly offering a growing selection of cloth diapers and accessories, baby carriers, unique gifts and other green products for families. Classes and support groups offered regularly. See ad, page 18.

BEAUTY

AKASHIC READINGS BETSEY GRADY

Founder of Rosie Bluum 6A S Bancroft Street, Fairhope • 251-517-5626 BetseyGrady.com • RosieBluum.com Referred to as the Book of Life, the Akashic Records are soul records, storing all information of an individual, place or thing. A consultation offers deep levels of guidance from the masters, teachers and guides, supporting you in living life from your authentic essence. See ad, page 27.

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

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SOUTHEAST FUNCTIONAL CHIROPRACTIC

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

CHURCHES THE BAHA'I'S OF FAIRHOPE

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

UNITY CHURCH OF GULFPORT

1700 East Railroad Street, Gulfport, MS 228-871-7004 UnityGulfport.com A positive path for spiritual living. Unity teachings and communities are places of spiritual healing. If you’re drawn to individuals like Oprah, Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson and Deepak Chopra, you’ll love Unity of Gulfport. See ad, page 29.

UNITY GULF SHORES & ORANGE BEACH

Gathering at Papa Rocco's in Gulf Shores, AL and Bayes Bar & Grill in Orange Beach, AL 678-481-5026 • UnityGulfShores.com Our practical spiritual teachings empower people to live meaningful, healthy and prosperous lives. Our open and affirming congregation honors all paths to God. Sunday services at 10 a.m. See ad, page 28.

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COUNSELING REBECCA WASHBURN, LPC, RYT

Licensed Professional Counselor 22787 U.S. 98, Suite C-1, Fairhope, AL 251-929-4634 • RebeccaWashburn.com Experience inner peace and harmony of mind, body, energy and spirit. Let go of anxiety and patterns from the past and create a life that honors who you are. Insurance accepted.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

DENTISTRY DR. DAYTON HART, DMD

IAOMT Protocol 225 West Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com Free book for new patients: Mercury Free Dentistry. Offering ozone; laser (nosuture) gum surgery; testing for compatible materials and cavity-causing bacteria; examine for gum disease and bacteria; laser cavity diagnoses; saliva pH check; oral galvanic screening; no fluoride.

ESSENTIAL OILS

KRISTEN KELLY, LMT

Rosie Bluum 6A South Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-599-5943 • 251-517-5626 Offering Chinese Craniosacral Therapy, a subtle blend of Chinese meridian therapy and craniosacral energy work, that indirectly approaches physical and psychological imbalances. This experience teaches your body to use its own bioelectric immune system. See ad, page 27.

CRYSTALS & GEMS

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

Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of authentic, genuine therapeutic grade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal Zyto Wellness readings and wholesale privileges. Wellness classes on last Thursday of the month at Prodisee Pantry. See ad, page 27.

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

Offering gifts and services that nurture your spirit. Books, card decks, essential oils, Bach Flower Remedies, crystals, salt lamps, incense and organic clothing. Local art, jewelry, honey, soaps and candles. See ad, page 27.

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

DEMENTIA MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path To Wellness) 240 West Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 • MindPerformanceCenter.com A cutting edge approach to brain disorders that is drugfree, non-invasive and proven effective. Treating dementia, depression, memory loss, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury and more. See ad, page 15.

FOOD & NUTRITION COAST HEALTH & NUTRITION

12100 Highway 49, Suite 628, Gulfport, MS 228-831-1785 CoastHealthAndNutrition.com Local health food store and wellness center to support your healthy lifestyle: natural and organic options for food, supplements, cleaning supplies and skincare. Chiropractic care, massage therapy and essential oil counseling also available. See ad, page 28.

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FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 • Café: 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 40 years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk spices and herbs; pet supplies; baby products and more. Monthly product specials. See ad, page 4.

GOOD KARMA CAFE

2346 East Pass Road, Gulfport, MS 228-896-7545 Facebook.com/goodkarmacafe.com 100 percent vegetarian restaurant serving plate lunches Tuesday through Saturday. Gluten-free options available. Samosas, paneer, local honey, desserts and other Café s p e c i a l t y f o o d s a l s o available. Mention this ad for 10 percent discount. See ad, page 11.

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THE HEALTH HUT

2032 Airport, Midtown Mobile: 251-473-0277 680 S. Schillinger, Mobile, AL: 251-633-0485 6845 Hwy 90, Daphne, AL: 251-621-1865 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 12.

VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II

3055 A Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 251-479-3952 • Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 40 years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk spices and herbs; pet supplies; baby products and more. Monthly product specials. See ad, page 4.

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CENTER FOR LIFESTYLE & FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

22765 Highway 59 South Robertsdale, AL • 251-947-2320 We are an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals providing a personalized, holistic, evidence-based approach to treat the whole person rather than just the symptoms. See ad, page 5.

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MASSAGE THERAPY JEN ADAMS, LMT

22787 U.S. 98, Suite D-5, Montrose, AL 251-616-4201 • JenAdamsLMT.info JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com

ABUNDANT LIFE

Sherry Seicshnaydre, Energy Healer Gulfport, MS 228-313-0664 • SherryAnn4@gmail.com

GRETA T. BATES

Reiki Practitioner and Meditation Guide 22787 U.S. 98, Suite C-1, Fairhope, AL 601-421-0277 • TheSpiral-Life.com Make time for your special self! 20 and 60 minute reiki sessions. $5 meditation c l a s s e s : Tu e s d a y s a n d Thursdays. “I offer care and kindness to my c l i e n t s — i t ’s t h e sweet work.”

Offering affordable, effective and convenient evidence-based nutrition. Lab work provides reliable information to monitor health and accessible doctors provide individualized guidance. Extensive selection of therapeutic-grade supplements available in store and online. See ad, page 13.

3099 Loop Road, Orange Beach, AL 205-790-0323 enrgiv.com A new hydration medspa featuring IV nutrition and oxygen bar plus functional medicine for optimal health. We find the root cause and address it naturally. See ad, page 27.

OSTEOSTRONG FAIRHOPE

333 Greeno Road S., Unit 2B, Fairhope, AL 251-210-6955 • OsteoStrong.me

Intuitive integrative massage techniques are used to facilitate the body into a state of healing without the "no pain no gain" mentality. Over fifteen years experience in the bodywork and natural wellness field. See ad, page 18.

HEALING ARTS

721 Cowan Road, Gulfport, MS 1-800-824-0194 • DoctorsNutrition.com

ENRG IV AND ENRG+ Free healing nights and group meditations every Monday. Pranic Healing classes and the advanced technique of Superbrain Yoga. See ad, page 24.

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Sharing and teaching love, joy, peace and light through sessions, coaching, crystals and classes. Offering energy work (Reiki, BARS, Healing Touch), spiritual healing, medical intuitive readings, natural remedies and supplements. See ad, page 24.

DOCTOR’S NUTRITION

Reconnective Healing returns you to an optimal state of vitality and helps people with aches and pains, dis-ease, stress, PTSD, mental challenges, range of motion and athletic performance. Visit MeridianMaster.com. See ad, page 11.

EARTHSTONE BLOQUES

Compressed earth blocks made from natural, locallyresourced organic clay. More energy efficient, healthy and durable than standard bricks and building products. Check website for Alabama and Mississippi retailers. See ad, page 12.

NATURAL HEALTH

Reconnective Healing Practitioner 22787 U.S. 98, Suite D5, Fairhope, AL 251-222-0220 • JerStout333@gmail.com

A 7-minute session, once a week provides a natural solution for healthy joints, strong bones and muscles, better balance and flexibility and pain reduction. Accessible to all ages; non-invasive; non-pharmaceutical. See ad, page 17.

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NETWORKING MOBILE BAY GREEN DRINKS

Fairhope & Mobile • 251-279-7517 MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks An informal yet engaging happy hour with likemobile bay minded folks every second Tuesday in Fairhope and every third Wednesday in Mobile. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Sponsorship, speaker and catering opportunities available. See ad, page 10.

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OXYGEN THERAPY HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY Family Care Naturally 1404B West 1st Street, Gulf Shores, AL Behind Walgreens • 251-970-3605

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SPAS WELLNESS SPA OF OCEAN SPRINGS 101-A Rouselle Place, Ocean Springs, MS 228-209-4090 WellnessSpaOS.com

A We l l n e s s S p a specializing in oncology skincare. Also offering digital skin analysis, facials, waxing and microdermabrasion. Wellness coaching available. Everything you need to know to accomplish good health, skincare and wellness. See ad, page 10.

WELLNESS CENTERS FAMILY CARE NATURALLY

Dr. Mary Sabal, DC, RN 1404B West 1st Street, Gulf Shores, AL Behind Walgreens • 251-970-3605 Acupuncture (needle and non-needle), chiropractic (manual or instrument), massage (therapeutic and relaxation), hair tissue mineral analysis, hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Multiple visit discounts. See ad, page 11.

Enhances natural healing processes, hastens muscle recovery and raises energy levels. By breathing oxygen at higher than atmospheric pressures, cells, tissues and organs absorb more oxygen. Introductory pricing and multiple session discounts. See ad, page 11.

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Simple advice and motivational thoughts for balanced and real living. From personal fitness to feeling productive and valued at work, you can experience success. Personal training and health coaching also available. See ad, page 18.

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