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ast year as I tried to read the fine print on a label, I felt myself pull the jar away from my face to bring the words into focus. I’ve worn glasses and contacts since grade school, but I had never struggled to see things up close. “I must be getting old,” I thought to myself. At my annual eye exam I alerted my doctor about the vision change and her immediate response was, “Well, you are almost 40.” But after checking my vision she informed me that I was having trouble seeing because my contacts were too strong—my vision had actually improved! When I asked her if that was normal she said it’s not common, but she sees it most often when a patient starts juicing regularly. I am not a juicer but in recent years I have tried to incorporate more greens into my daily diet, especially at breakfast. Green smoothies and avocado toast topped with micro greens have become go-to morning meals. As I read “Vision Quest: Eat a Rainbow of Color for Healthy Eyes” in this month’s issue, I learned more about the link between eyesight and food. Dark leafy greens are rich in the two specific nutrients that have been shown to foster healthy vision, plus eating a “rainbow” of foods ensures the consumption of eye-protecting carotenoids, flavonoids and vitamin C. This issue also explores several female-focused topics such as thermography in “A Holistic Approach to Breast Health” and the risks of breast implants in “Toxic Legacy: Breast Implant Warriors Unite”. Women are reminded of the importance of me-time in “Her Soul in Bloom: Self-Care for All Stages of Life” because daily life for most women can be quite the balancing act. I rely on nature and music to help me reset when life gets hectic. As I worked on this issue I took a break mid-production to spend time with friends at a music festival. The funfilled weekend and riverfront setting cleared my head and reinvigorated my youthful spirit. While I can’t escape to a multi-day concert or camping trip as often as I’d like, I rely on smaller doses of self-care like a stroll along the bay, a good playlist and a steady yoga practice. Whether it’s five minutes a day or a long weekend, regularly scheduled me-time fosters productivity and presence in all aspects of life. Just as smart food choices have slowed my eyes’ aging process, finding ways to balance the stresses of life helps keep our minds and bodies youthful and healthy. How will you take a timeout from your to-do list today? I encourage you to schedule that time for yourself, because not only do you deserve it, your wellbeing depends on it. Peace,

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Vascular Therapy Improves Health, Life and Energy

For decades, physical vascular therapy has been used to help with the health of humans and animals because it is gentle, easy to use and has no known side effects. Many alternative healthcare providers across the country, including Dr. Mary Sabal of Family Care Naturally, in Gulf Shores, are adding this therapeutic technology to their menu of services as they witness effective results with overall healing, preventative healthcare and improved sports performance. “I’ve seen how quickly eight minute sessions can improve my patients’ wellbeing,” says Sabal. “The effectiveness of this electroceutical medical device is incredible.” Blood is the body’s universal means of transport—oxygen, nutrients, chemical messengers (e.g., hormones) and immune cells are all transported through it. Many physical discomforts are directly related to a diminished circulatory system which can result in dysfunctional metabolic processes. When vascular therapy improves circulation, the body’s natural self-regulating processes are also improved. The technology has been extensively tested and many well-known individuals, sports teams and corporations volunteer their endorsements, including NASA. Athletes use this vascular therapy to regenerate faster and see improvements in their performance. The Veterinary Unit applications are producing unparalleled results and are gaining popularity in prevention of injuries, especially for horses. For a free session and more information, call 251-970-3605. See ad, page 17.

Green Drinks Moves to District Hall This month, Green Drinks Fairhope will begin gathering at District Hall. This casual yet engaging happy hour takes place from 5 to 7 p.m., every second Tuesday, and features environmentally-thoughtful speakers plus local vendors. For the May 14 event, Alabama Coastal Foundation Biologist Elizabeth Bevan will speak at 6 p.m. about her extensive sea turtle conservation work. Organizers are looking forward to the new location, which features indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar and a great menu. “These types of events were actually our vision for District Hall—we intended it in the name,” says District Hall’s Jennifer Haffner. “We consider a hall a gathering place for community, to share ideas, celebrate life events and enjoy neighbors. We are tickled that Green Drinks will be a part of it.”

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Gulfport’s One Stop CBD Shop Your CBD Store, in Gulfport, offers a variety of broad and full-spectrum products to meet the entire family’s needs—pets included. The spalike atmosphere provides a place where customers can relax, sample products and have all their questions answered by knowledgeable and caring staff. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound found in industrial hemp plants that offers numerous benefits. Your CBD Store carries Sunmed products, which are nonGMO and grown in the U.S. using organic processes. The brand prioritizes quality by taking control from soil to oil, testing products every step of the way. With synergistic bath bombs, creams, edibles and tinctures, Sunmed is dedicated to its terpene-rich line and the customers. “It’s always important to listen to each individual person’s concerns; then we can know what the best delivery method may be,” says store owner, Brittany Bailey. Some products offer faster absorption, such as water solubles or a topical cream for localized relief, while some break down over time. The newest products include a CBD skincare line, which includes a collagen cream, nighttime serum and daytime moisturizer. Bailey says, “We can’t wait to see what’s next to come from Your CBD Store.” Location: 1416 Pass Rd., Gulfport, MS. For more information, call 228-206-5730 or visit GulfportMS. CBDrx4u.com. See ad, page 27. May 2019

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Certified hypnotist Julie Nise recently opened Robertsdale Hypnosis to give Baldwin County a very different and fun way to lose weight for good and feel better doing it. “Diets don’t work, they’re very restrictive and they aren’t sustainable, so we don’t use them,” she says. “People don’t overeat because they’re hungry; they overeat because they want to change the way they feel. Hypnosis is the very best tool I know of to get control of your mood, emotions and state of mind. You gain confidence, improve your self-esteem, and your life gets better.” With more than 14 years of experience and as a senior trainer for the Master Hypnotist Society, Nise uses hypnosis to help clients relax and change their state of mind while offering lots of healthy suggestions to shift their preferences and choices. With hypnosis, decisions are made from a state of calmness while tuning out the busy analytical mind. “The first changes clients experience are that you calm down inside your head, relax and feel more positive on a deep level,” Nise says. “As people move through the program, that emotional shift can permanently affect their choices and behavior if they continue to implement what they learned. That’s when the pounds start dropping off.” Location: 22622 B Hwy. 59 S., Robertsdale, AL. For more information, call 251470-1470 or visit RobertsdaleHypnosis.com. See ad, on inside front cover.

New Book Inspires Optimism Through Dyslexia and Hardship Ambitious: One Man’s Journey to Conquer the Darkness of Dyslexia is a new autobiography that chronicles the life of a man who overcame learning disabilities and other major challenges to become a highly respected and successful adult. In the book, author Alex Thomas, who goes by Likewise, demonstrates how instead of giving up, he found creative solutions to grow and succeed when faced by numerous obstacles. “It was my desire to share these experiences with others in hopes that I could help them realize their potential, no matter what challenges they face,” Likewise says. Raised in North Carolina as one of 16 children born into a poor but loving family, he struggled with dyslexia and many challenges that life threw his way. In addition to inspiring stories of resiliency and optimism, Ambitious offers specific strategies for coping with learning disabilities, bullies and fear. Today Likewise is a model and performer in Pensacola. He has owned his own dance studio, competed in body building competitions, graduated from Culinary Arts training and enjoys entertaining in nursing homes. However, Likewise says, “It’s not what I accomplished in life but who I have become that is the true triumph.”

Jubilee Healing Arts, in Daphne, is encouraging gifts of massage this Mother’s Day, especially for new moms. “The new mom needs massage to reduce stress, enhance the immune system, address painful issues and simply improve the quality of life,” says owner Jennifer Adams, LMT. Giving birth is a positive experience for most mothers, but it can also be complicated by some painful challenges. Some of the musculoskeletal pain complaints that moms have can be relieved by therapeutic massage. After childbirth, leaning forward for prolonged periods (whether to comfort, feed or simply hold a baby) stresses upper back and neck; awkward lifting positions from moving heavy car seats and carriers greatly increases the load on low-back muscles; and holding baby in one arm or on a hip while multitasking can aggravate deep spinal muscles. Massage can manage the pain of these postural strains, but preventative measures are also encouraged. Adams reminds mothers to lift with the legs, not the low back (which means squatting to pick up the baby as much as possible) and to avoid twisting while doing so. “Mom’s self-care routine is usually lacking,” says Adams. “As a primary caregiver, a new mom may just simply forget to take care of herself, or deem herself less important than the new baby. The gift of massage reminds her that she deserves regular self-care.” Location: 28170 N. Main St., Ste. C, Experience Benefits Daphne, AL. Forthe moreMany information, call of 251-616-4201 or visitMASSAGE JubileeHealingArts. FERTILITY A gentle butpage deep 29. non-invasive therapy com. See ad, that boosts fertility naturally.

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May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month and OsteoStrong is reminding the community that prevention and reversal of osteoporosis are possible with the right protocol. Bone loss starts as early as age 30 and millions of people are diagnosed with low bone density every year. By focusing on skeletal strengthening, a once-a-week visit to OsteoStrong provides clients of all ages and Learn more at: abilities with increased www.peakalkalinity.com bone density, stronger muscles, better balance, more energywww.osteostrong.me and less joint and back pain. The sweat-free regimen uses cutting-edge technology and a process called osteogenic loading to trigger bone growth and strength without pain, soreness or fatigue. After serving the area from their Fairhope location for more than two years, OsteoStrong is expanding with the opening of two locations in Mobile: 2724 Old Shell Road (the old Blue Bird Hardware store) in Midtown and 2370 Hillcrest Road in West Mobile. At the Midtown location, OsteoStrong is joining forces with Peak Alkalinity to offer both ionized alkaline water and a fitness center dedicated to bone health. Since 2017, Peak Alkalinity has been providing alkaline water solutions and spa services to the community of Fairhope and beyond. Alkaline water has many benefits, including improved immunity, weight management and reduced signs of aging. In addition to offering alkaline water by the bottle, Peak Alkalinity sells on-the-counter, under-the-counter and portable ionizers, plus water bottles and supplements. The two locally owned companies are looking forward to increasing their opportunities to positively impact overall strength and health, inside and out. Memberships available in Fairhope and will be rong & Peak Alkalinityare nowOsteoStrong &more Peakat: Alkalinity Learn transferable to the new Mobile location when it opens early 4 Oldthis Shell Road 2724 Old Shell Road www.peakalkalinity.com summer.

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Alabama Legislature Pushes for Ban on Plastic Waste Regulation Last month, Alabama House Representatives and Senators introduced House Bill 346 (HB346) and Senate Bill 244 (SB244). The identical bills would prohibit local cities and municipalities from banning the use of plastic bags. The bill reaches more broadly to “prevent municipal and country governments from adopting or enforcing an ordinance that regulates the use, disposition or sale of, or prohibits, restricts or imposes any fee, charge or tax on certain auxiliary containers.” At the time of writing, both bills had passed a committee and were awaiting votes on the House and Senate floors. “Every community in Alabama has different needs, and a one-size-fits-all ban from the legislature robs us of our independence and ability to solve local problems. We want to ensure that we can make our own decisions in our best interest,” says Mobile Baykeeper Executive Director Casi Calloway. Plastic bags exacerbate trash problems and when plastic waste enters our waterways it can damage fisheries, marine ecosystems, the outdoor recreation industry, human health and the state’s natural beauty. A 2016 study by Dauphin Island Sea Lab found micro plastics to be ubiquitous on the shorelines of Mobile Bay. Polyethylene (the polymer used to make plastic bags) was the most abundant polymer Learn more at: found and during the 2014 Alabama Coastal Clean-up, grocery bags were the fifth www.peakalkalinity.com mostwww.osteostrong.me commonly found item. To send a letter to your senator or representative, visit MobileBaykeeper.org/plastic-pollution-ban.

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Baha’is Elect Fairhope Spiritual Assembly Last month, Fairhope Bahá’ís implemented one of the most unique processes found in any religious or civil organization. As there is no established clergy within the faith, an assembly of nine registered Bahá’ís living in Fairhope was democratically elected to collectively “shepherd” the community for the coming year. Unlike elections of other organizations, where individuals are nominated or announce their candidacy followed by campaigns designed to convince voters of their suitability and perhaps, unacceptability of opposing candidates, Baha’is elect their leaders without nominations, candidates or campaigns—not even a conversation over coffee as to who is best-suited is exercised. Instead, adult members (21 or older) consider all adult peers within the community and decide who best demonstrates the qualities of “selfless devotion, unquestioned loyalty, a well-trained mind, recognized ability and mature experience.” After seeking additional guidance through prayer, they anonymously cast ballots for nine individuals. The nine receiving the most votes become the Spiritual Assembly. Fairhope Bahá’ís express great love for their elections, noting that the literal identification of every adult as “eligible” feels like ultimate democracy, while focus on the soul turning to God for the decision making, elevates and purifies the selection process.

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Organic School Enrolling for School and Camps Fairhope’s Organic School is hosting summer camps that will feature yoga, dance, art, pottery and old fashioned summer fun. Camps cost $125 per week are scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 3 to 14 and July 8 to 19. The school is also enrolling preschoolers to fourth graders for the 2019-2020 school year. When Marietta Johnson founded Fairhope’s Organic School in 1907, she chose the term “organic” to describe her educational philosophy, which honors the growth of the whole child—mind, body and spirit. Individual learning styles and timelines are honored and students are encouraged to explore the world by experimenting and experiencing with all of their senses. The school promotes the desire to learn with a flexible structure that is adaptable to individual needs. Through hands-on activities, small class sizes and inquirybased learning, teachers guide students to find answers to their questions. Today’s students learn concepts in much the same way as Johnson’s students did. Instead of studying nature in a textbook, they observe nature, record what they learn and utilize reference materials to confirm their findings. Mornings are spent immersed in learning experiences so that afternoons can be spent engaging in music, theatre, art, pottery, yoga, dance and gardening. Location: 8 Marietta Dr., Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-928-9347 or visit FairhopeOrganicSchool.com. See ad, page 21. May 2019

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Free Hearing Consults for Better Hearing Month Ninety-one years ago, the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association designated May as Better Hearing and Speech Month, to raise awareness about speech and hearing challenges and encourage people to take action and treat their own hearing and speech problems. This month, Dr. Andy Tubertini of Ascent Audiology in Fairhope and Foley is encouraging everyone to Dr. Andy Tubertini review the common signs of hearing loss. Hearing loss, a common health concern for people of all ages, can adversely impact speech and language development, communication and learning in children. In adults, untreated hearing loss can negatively impact social, academic and vocational success and has also been linked to social isolation, depression and reduced quality of life. Common signs of hearing loss in children include lack of attention to sound (birth to one year); no response when his/her name is called (seven months to 1 year); failure to follow simple directions (one to two years); delays in speech/ language development (birth to three years); pulling/scratching at his/her ears; struggling academically, especially in reading and math; social isolation and feeling unhappy in school; and persistent ear discomfort after exposure to loud noise. Common signs of hearing loss in adults are buzzing or ringing in the ears; failure to respond appropriately to spoken words; muffled hearing; constant frustration hearing speech and other sounds; avoiding conversation; social isolation and depression. For a free hearing consultation and more information, call 251-990-0535 or visit AscentAudiologyFairhope.com. See ad, page 30.

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Soul Shine Yoga’s Teacher Training Begins in August Soul Shine Yoga School (SSYS), a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School in Fairhope, is entering its fifth year and offering a 200-hour teacher training beginning in August. Training is open to dedicated yoga practitioners who desire to inspire and be inspired through the transformative practice of yoga. Emily Sommerville, E-RYT 200, YACEP, Joy Rose Larsen, RYT 200 and Rebecca Washburn, RYT 200, LPC will lead the 10-month program with support from the entire community of Soul Shine Yoga teachers. Soul Shine teacher training provides a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters a sense of togetherness among the program’s participants, allowing them to meet personal growth goals while developing teaching skills. “Soul Shine Yoga School exceeded my expectations and helped me develop a sense of purpose and deeper understanding of practicing Yoga (with a capital Y) on and off the mat,” says graduate Olivia Autrey. “If you are looking to transform the rest of your life for the better, then this is the one for you. It transformed mine in an amazing way that I didn’t know was needed.” For more information or an application, visit TheSoulShineLife.com. See ad, page 10.

Prenatal Yoga Reduces Caesareans and Labor Pain

Simply changing a diet to include more fruit and vegetables can boost mental well-being, say British researchers from Leeds and York universities. Examining health data of 40,000 people, they concluded those that eat more produce have a better psychological state, and that eating just one extra portion of fruits and vegetables a day could have a positive effect equivalent to around eight extra days of walking a month for at least 10 minutes at a time. A meta-analysis of 16 studies by the UK’s University of Manchester found the mood-boosting effect was particularly strong for women, and it worked with different types of diets, indicating a particular approach is not necessary. When dietary changes were combined with exercise, even greater improvements resulted.

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First-time mothers that practiced yoga beginning in the 30th week of pregnancy had fewer caesareans, fewer low-weight newborns and milder and briefer labor pains. They were also less likely to require painkillers or labor inducement. The Mangalore, India, hospital study, published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, included 150 women 20 to 35 years old that were pregnant for the first time and had no prior yoga experience. Half of the women did not do yoga, while the other half took 30-minute yoga classes once every week or two. Women in the yoga group were also more comfortable after giving birth.

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Dancing Prevents Senior Decline Japanese researchers interviewed 1,003 Tokyo women over 70 years old about which of 16 types of exercise they did, including dancing, calisthenics, jogging, golf, ball games, hiking, yoga, bicycling and tai chi. In eight years of follow-up, those that danced were 73 percent less likely to be classified as impaired in any of the “activities of daily living” such as walking, cooking, dressing and bathing—a result not produced by the other physical activities. “Dancing requires not only balance, strength and endurance ability, but also cognitive ability: adaptability and concentration to move according to the music and partner; artistry for graceful and fluid motion; and memory for choreography,” writes lead author Yosuke Osuka, of the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology.

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Light Bulb Standards Weakened

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Higher federal standards for energy-efficient light bulbs established two years ago are in the process of being rolled back by the U.S. Department of Energy, part of a move toward widespread deregulation by the current administration. Consumers stand to lose about $100 per household per year in electric bill savings if the higher standards are not implemented, say critics. The wasted energy could result in more power plant pollution, which harms the environment and contributes to health problems like asthma. The plan would also stifle innovation, eliminating a powerful regulatory incentive for manufacturers and retailers to invest in high-quality, energy-efficient LED light bulbs.

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Being at least 68 years old didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deter Wisdom, a Laysan Albatross, from recently hatching another chick. The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest known banded wild bird, which roosts at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, in Hawaii, has birthed and raised more than 30 chicks in her lifetime. She and her mate-for-life Akeakamai spent about two months incubating the new egg, and now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll raise the chick for five to six months before it flies out to sea. It is uncommon for albatross to return, lay and hatch an egg every single year, but the pair has produced a chick each year since 2006, say U.S Fish and Wildlife Service officials. 14

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The hundreds of nuclear bombs detonated on a remote Nevada test site during the Cold War produced radioactive fallout that led indirectly to the deaths of 340,000 to 690,000 Americans, concludes a recent study by economist Keith Meyers, Ph.D., of the University of Southern Denmark. Meyers conducted the research for his doctoral dissertation while attending the University of Arizona. By combining National Cancer Institute data measuring the radioactive element Iodine-131 in local cow milk with county-by-county mortality data, he found heightened death rates in the Midwest and Northeast between 1951 and 1973. The finding suggests that airborne radiation contaminated pastures that, in turn, made milk radioactive and led to the human ingestion of slow-acting, but fatal radioactive isotopes. In comparison, an estimated 200,000 to 350,000 people in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki died directly from the atomic bombs dropped on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively.

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As the Appalachian economy struggles with the loss of three-fifths of its coal mining jobs in the last three decades, a surprising option is emerging for some: beekeeping. The Appalachian Beekeeping Collective offers beekeeping training, including bees and equipment and ongoing mentoring, for displaced coal miners and low-income residents of mining towns; so far, about 35 people are participating. Landowners are donating property for the beehives, which will be maintained without pesticides or antibiotics. Honey from a single hive can bring in about $750 a season, or $15,000 per 20, and additional money can be made selling the beeswax for candles and lip balm. The beekeeping collective is part of Appalachian Headwaters, a nonprofit formed in 2016 with a $7.5 million lawsuit settlement from coal mine operator Alpha Natural Resources for violations of the Clean Water Act. The money has been used to fund environmental restoration projects and to develop sustainable economic opportunities in the coal mining communities of West Virginia.

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Washington is poised to become the first state to make it legal to compost human remains. A bill allowing for the process, called natural organic reduction, as well as another called water cremation, has passed the state senate and is making its way to the house for a vote. Human composting involves placing a body in a tubular vessel and covering it with natural materials like wood chips and straw. Over several weeks, microbial activity breaks down the body into about a cubic yard of soil. Recompose, a company that wants to offer the practice as an alternative to traditional methods, worked with Washington State University to test its safety for environmental and human health. Six people donated their bodies for the study. The method alleviates much of the carbon footprint associated with both cremation and traditional casket burial.

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Compared to newspapers, magazines and junk mail, retail sales receipts may seem inconsequential in their use of trees and their footprint on the environment. Yet, getting and handling that tabulation of a sale is a health hazard that contributes to landfills. Certainly, some receipts are required for tax records and product returns, but the vast majority serve no future purpose; there’s also a better and safer option than paper. Treehugger.com reports the annual waste from receipts in the U.S. totals 686 million pounds, and that skipping receipts would save 12 billion pounds of carbon dioxide, the equivalent of 1 million cars on the road. The problem is getting worse as many retail outlets include special offers and other promotional information on receipts, making

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effective,” says Olson, who utiarolyn Olson has allizes the only thermograways been fasciphy camera that is regnated by hoistered by the FDA listic solutions. She as a medical device. vividly remembers The digital infrared being stung by a thermal images are wasp at the age interpreted by a of 3 and how her panel of certified pain immediately medical doctors dissipated when a and that informaneighbor put tobaction is utilized for the co on it. “I think there prevention of and early is a natural solution for protection from diseases. everything. We just have to Thermography is most become aware of what’s available Carolyn Olson known for breast screening—a to us,” she says. procedure that takes 15 minutes and Olson’s family has a significant history of cancer and she was never pleased with the requires no compression of the breast tissue. treatment plans she witnessed. She says, “I This natural approach helps women of all have always been looking for better options ages detect breast disease at an early stage, and is particularly useful for women under and methods of preventative care.” With a background in nursing, Olson 50 where mammography is less effective. As a test of physiology, thermography first learned about thermography in a cancer prevention seminar for continuing education can detect subtle changes in breast temcredits. As a Mobile resident she searched for perature that accompany breast pathology, local thermographers, but ended up having whether it is cancer, fibrocystic disease, an to drive to Atlanta for her first breast ther- infection or a vascular disease. Although it mography appointment. After making the can offer the opportunity of earlier detection multi-state commute, she decided to open than mammography alone, thermography Thermography Advantage in Mobile. With a is an adjunct to the appropriate usage of decade of experience as a certified thermogra- mammography, not a competitor. “What pher, she now serves clients in nine locations one might miss, the other can catch; it’s important to look at it from all angles,” says from Louisiana to Florida. “Since I’ve always leaned toward ho- Olson, who advises using thermography listic care, this was a good match because it prior to a mammogram. “Mammography is radiation-free, non-invasive and highly might damage the tissue which will show up

in thermography, plus if we see something in the thermogram, a doctor can then focus on that area in the mammogram.” In addition to being used by a patient’s doctor for diagnosis of disease, many of Olson’s clients use thermography to form a baseline for future routine evaluations so they can watch for changes from year-to-year. “If changes occur in the thermogram yet a mammogram reveals that nothing is wrong, we still encourage clients to focus on that area of inflammation to prevent disease down the road. We offer electro-lymphatic therapy which is a noninvasive way that we can get rid of inflammation, help heal the body and keep you well,” says Olson. The lymphatic system removes waste from the body and plays a vital role in the immune system. When it becomes sluggish, fluid can get stuck in different areas of the body causing inflammation, which can contribute to myriad symptoms and illnesses from colds and excess water retention to hypertension and cancer. A lymphatic therapist can foster the flow of lymph by lightly and smoothly moving small handheld wands across the body. “It’s painless and very calming—it’s similar to having a light touch massage,” Olson explains. Another thermogram can be taken after electro-lymphatic therapy so clients can see how effective the treatment was. Full body thermography can monitor inflammation beyond the breast and detect dysfunction of organs. If someone is experiencing digestive issues, a thermogram of their abdomen will reveal what part of the body is causing the issues. If inflammation shows up on the imaging of someone without symptoms, the client is encouraged to take preventative measures before dysfunction occurs. Thermography Advantage’s additional services include biofeedback technology and infrared sauna sessions. Olson says, “Everything I offer is something I truly believe in. I believe in them for the well-being of my clients, but I also believe in them because they’re healthy for me.” See ad, page 15.

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o be female is to be blessed with an innate gift for multitasking, but in our fastpaced, jam-packed world, daily life for most women is a juggling act that can come with a steep price tag if self-care isn’t on the to-do list. Depression, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed are all too common. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in eight women experience depression during their lifetime—twice the rate of men. 20

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Each decade poses unique challenges. For women in their 20s and early 30s, comparing and finding one’s own path can be significant. “The feminist movement of our mothers’ generation opened doors, but so many 20- and 30-something women have interpreted that as, ‘I have to do everything and be everything,’” says Christine Hassler, life coach and author of Expectation Hangover: Overcoming Disappointment in Work, Love, and Life. The San Diego-based motivational speaker views self-care to be as vital as education. “Women are not taught in high school and college how to take care of themselves. Prioritizing self-care is so important. I see so many young women with adrenal or thyroid burnout and eating disorders. All of that comes down to stress, relationship to self and lack of self-care.” The personal interests of women in their 30s and 40s trying to balance motherhood and career often get lost in the tangled underbrush of daily logistics. There can be a deep longing for identity well into the 50s, especially when children leave the nest. Fears of aging and loneliness often accompany women 60 and older. By passionately and joyously taking care of body and spirit, women of any generation can find renewal.

Self-Care As Bedrock Women play vital roles in family and community, much like the foundation of a sound building, and if self-care is not the bedrock, all that is supported by it is likely to be compromised. “I believe we’ve taken the bait, the promise that if we arrange our life circumstances just so, we’ll feel ease and happiness. We’re getting to a place as a collective where we see a bankruptcy in that,” says Miamibased holistic women’s psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan, bestselling author of A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives. Body-mind-spirit self-care is the heart of Brogan’s approach, and self-love is the lifeblood. “Self-love is quite elusive for most of us, perhaps because our self-esteem is contingent [upon it], and we only feel good about ourselves under certain circumstances.

The daily choice to pribut don’t know how Sometimes my daily oritize caring for oneself to implement change. me-time was only five can ultimately lead to an “Without a premise minutes here or 10 experience of self-love of self-care, we react and wholeness,” says based on stress patminutes there, but Brogan, who compares a terns. We react with it saved my sanity. ritualized system of daily more tension, irritabil~Teigan Draig self-care that comes first ity, guilt and obligation. to putting on the proverWe say, ‘Yes’ when we bial oxygen mask before attempting to meet want to say, ‘No’. However, when we take the needs of others. stock in our physical, emotional and spiritual “Balancing self-love and caring for oth- well-being, we’re less reactive,” observes Hasers starts with recognizing and accepting that sler, who underscores self-care as an investit’s possible for you to effectively do both. ment for life. “Most women have inner critics Self-love at the soul level is the catalyst for and a negative relationship with self. Self-care healing on all levels, which in turn drives our is essential so we can turn down the volume level of self-worth,” concurs Teigan Draig, a of the inner critic, stop people-pleasing and spiritual life coach and busy home-schooling make self-honoring choices.” mom in Spencerville, Ohio. She reminds us Balancing motherhood and career or that putting our needs above the wants of other obligations can leave many women others is not being selfish, but is an emo- running on empty and resentful. “We would tional necessity that helps women get out of never tell a loved one who desperately needed the loop of self-defeatism and self-sabotage. some TLC to get over it and just keep going. “The first step to finding your fire is learning As busy women, when we don’t take the time to love yourself, all of yourself. Self-care and to care for ourselves, the consequence is our self-love are a total wellness package.” children getting a mom who is preoccupied, anxious and disconnected,” says women’s life Benefits of coach Veronica Paris, in San Diego. Catering Self-Nourishment to everyone’s desires and spreading ourselves Many psychologists agree that self-care can too thin can backfire. Paris asks, “How do I help to improve concentration, promote re- want my kids to look back on me as a mother? laxation, fortify relationships and boost pro- By taking the time to self-care, we’re taking ductivity. Most women crave more me-time, accountability for how we want to show up in

our world rather than shape-shifting from one situation to the next. We can teach our children how to do the same.”

Our Emotions As Wellspring For too many women, another common byproduct of self-neglect can be emotional numbing and feeling “flatlined”. A toxic or addictive relationship to food, alcohol or shopping can be a symptom of a deep need to nourish the self and give a voice to suppressed feelings. “One of our greatest challenges is that we’ve become disconnected from our deep seat of power, which is our capacity to feel,” says Brogan. “We’ve been enculturated to disregard our experience of feeling emotions, and because of this, it’s been reduced to a very narrow bandwidth.” Brogan believes that it is key for women to reestablish a connection to nature’s rhythms and their own feminine, fluid energy, as well as giving up the need to control. “I think it’s the work of many women to understand that we’re not here to meet the needs of everyone on the planet—and with our loved ones, it disempowers them as much as we’re feeling disempowered. We’re here to meet our own needs and then offer compassion and caring in a way that comes from a more boundaried space.” Hassler affirms that when women are fully present, every aspect of life can be viewed through a clearer lens. “Self-care

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ne of the best ways to protect and preserve our precious eyesight is to focus on food. In general, the same plant-based, antioxidant-rich diets that defend against heart disease and cancer also contribute to eye health by reducing the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration—the two most common age-related causes of vision loss. However, two specific nutrients—lutein and zeaxanthin—deserve special attention. These compounds uniquely concentrate in the macula, the centrally located part of the retina responsible for visual acuity, and are most vulnerable to oxidative damage from light exposure. Both are members of the carotenoid family, a large group of powerful antioxidant nutrients found mostly in fruits and vegetables, especially those with dark green, deep yellow, red and orange pigments. According to the National Eye Institute and the American Optometric Association, lutein and zeaxanthin help absorb damaging ultraviolet light from the sun, as well as blue light from computer screens, digital devices and LEDs. “Think of lutein as a sort of sunblock,” says Elizabeth Johnson, research associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition and Science Policy at Tufts University, in Boston. Speaking at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting in Washington,

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D.C., last fall, Johnson described the yellow macular pigments—lutein and zeaxanthin— as “internal sunglasses” that protect the eyes’ photoreceptor cells. “Yellow pigment absorbs blue light,” Johnson explains. The greater our macular pigment density, the more protection we have against light damage, and the better our visual function. As a bonus, macular pigment density also aligns with improved academic performance and cognitive function across our lifespan, reports Naiman Khan, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and director at the Body Composition and Nutritional Neuroscience Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Because lutein is actively transported into breast milk, Johnson suspects the compound is important to infant eye and brain health. Despite solid scientific evidence confirming the benefits of lutein and zeaxanthin, there is no official recommended daily allowance. Johnson explains that Americans typically consume less than two milligrams per day, falling short of levels needed to enhance visual and brain function and slow the progression of age-related eye diseases. Her advice: Eat foods that provide between six to 10 milligrams of lutein and two milligrams of zeaxanthin each day. Dark green leafy vegetables, including kale, spinach and collard greens, provide the highest amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin,

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especially when cooked. For example, one cup of cooked kale or spinach delivers more than 20 milligrams of lutein and zeaxanthin, whereas one cup of raw spinach contains just under four milligrams. Johnson explains that cooking breaks down plant cell walls, making the carotenoids more bio-available. Plus, because lutein and zeaxanthin are fat-soluble, lower amounts found in avocadoes (0.4 milligrams in one medium fruit) are better absorbed. Further, simply adding an avocado or oil-based dressing to raw, dark leafy green salads will increase intestinal absorption. The same is true for egg yolks (0.2 milligrams per large egg). In a study of 33 older adults, published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that consumption of one egg a day for five weeks significantly increased blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin without

raising cholesterol levels. According to the National Eye Institute and their Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS), additional nutrients that benefit eye health include vitamins C and E, and omega-3 fatty acids. When it comes to eating for eye health, here’s some more insightful advice:

Eat the “rainbow”. Choose a variety of colorful, organic fruits and vegetables daily; they are rich in eye-protecting carotenoids, flavonoids and vitamin C. Whole grains, nuts and seeds provide vitamin E, and fatty, coldwater fish such as sardines, salmon, tuna and mackerel are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan sources of omega-3s include walnuts, ground flax, hemp and chia seeds, or microalgae supplements.

Become familiar with the best food sources of lutein and zeaxanthin: lpi.OregonState.edu/mic/dietary-factors/ phytochemicals/carotenoids.

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ith the explosion of cannabidiol (CBD) products on the human medical scene, many pet owners are looking into this hemp plant derivative as a natural means of medicating their fourlegged family members. A study conducted by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, in Ithaca, New York, found that CBD can be effective in treating some of the same ailments in pets as it does in humans. “I’ve used CBD on dogs and cats suffering from arthritis, anxiety and seizures,” says Angie Krause, DVM, a veterinarian with Boulder Holistic Vet, in Colorado. “I’ve even used CBD to treat cats with chronic respiratory infections.” Unlike CBD from marijuana, which in most cases is a Schedule I narcotic that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration considers highly subject to abuse, CBD from industrial hemp contains less than 0.3 percent of the psychoactive component THC. It is legal under federal law and can be sold nationwide, subject to state regulations. However, choosing the right CBD product is complicated by the number of confusing options. “There are so many products on the shelves with different concentrations and formulations,” says Krause, who considers the extraction method used during production to be one of the most important factors. She favors CO2 (carbon dioxide) extraction over solvent extraction methods: “CO2 leaves no residue behind that could harm the bodies of small animals such as dogs and cats.” Stephen Cital, a veterinary technician in San Jose, California, co-founded the Facebook group Veterinary Cannabis Academy. He agrees that the purity of the extraction method is significant. He also notes that price is not necessarily an indicator of quality. “A 30-cc bottle of CBD could cost $70 at a concentration of 700 milligrams [7 mg per cc]. However, it’s possible to find the same volume at the same price at a concentration of 1,000 milligrams [10 mg per cc].”

Some products don’t contain CBD at all, only hemp extract, Cital explains. “For people who don’t understand the labeling, this can be very misleading.” CBD is one of 104 cannabinoids found in both industrial hemp and marijuana plants. Full-spectrum hemp extracts contain the entire profile of cannabinoids, including trace amounts of THC. Broad-spectrum hemp extracts contain everything but the THC. Cital says it’s always best to start with full- or broad-spectrum products for the “entourage

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effect”, in which the cannabinoids work in concert. Isolates of additional cannabinoids can be added as needed, he says. When choosing a product to purchase for a pet, he recommends going with companies that are able to present the consumer with a certificate of analysis by a third party. “The certificate will show the complete profile of the CBD product, including cannabinoid, terpene, residual solvent, pesticide, bacteria, mycotoxin, fungicidal and elemental profiles,” he says. Cital notes that the elemental profile is especially important. “Hemp is very good at absorbing what is in its environment, including heavy metals such as lead.” Krause favors CBD products with minimal ingredients that “should be as simple as possible,” she says. “No xylitol, no artificial colors or sweeteners.” Cindy Hesse, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, also believes that CBD for pets should be as pure as possible. Her Cocker Spaniel, Reina, is both blind and deaf. Because of her handicaps, Reina experienced extreme anxiety to the point of destroying

her metal crate, furniture and door frames. Reina’s vet put her on the antidepressant and antianxiety drugs Prozac and trazadone, but these only helped for a short period. After attending a CBD conference in Florida, her veterinarian decided to see if the compound might help the dog—his first patient to use CBD. The results, Hesse says, were amazing. “Within three days, it was like I had a new dog. She no longer destroys things, she is calm, she is more engaged with her environment. I recommend CBD oil to everyone I know who has a pet with health issues.” When deciding whether to give CBD to a pet, Krause and Cital recommend working with a veterinarian to ensure the proper dosage. “People can certainly work with CBD on their own with their pets,” says Krause, “but it’s important to get the dosing and concentration right to make it worthwhile.” Kajsa Nickels is a freelance writer and a music composer. She resides in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Contact her at fideleterna45@ gmail.com.

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assage is often associated with spa-like pampering, yet it is also an effective therapy for reducing physical and emotional pain. Bodywork can lower blood pressure and reduce stress hormones, which in turn helps to balance blood sugar and boost immunity. A surge of the feel-good neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine is also a natural perk of rubdowns. On the emotional level, massage therapy can offer profound benefits for anyone experiencing acute grief or the effects of a traumatic past. A Swedish study published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing shows that bereaved individuals that received 25-minute hand and/or foot massages once a week for eight weeks felt greater comfort and were more capable of coping with stress.

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When the “fight-or-flight” stress response is activated in the presence of danger or emotional distress, the body has one objective: get us to safety. Yet, many times, the amygdala—the part of the brain that plays a key role in this process—becomes hyper alert and falsely perceives danger when there is none. Trauma becomes hardwired into the nervous system. Pain syndromes and tension are common symptoms. No matter what the pattern for handling trauma, it takes a lot of work for the body to repress emotions, and it will create tension in the form of “armoring” to defend against unwanted feelings. “Trauma is a physiological experience. Body tension that results from unresolved trauma will not respond to only releasing muscle tension,” explains Lissa Wheeler, author of Engaging Resilience: Heal the Physical Impact of Emotional Trauma: A Guide for Bodywork Practitioners. Wheeler’s Medford, Massachusetts, practice focuses on releasing emotional patterns locked in tissue memory. “When the nervous system is frozen in a state of threat long after the actual threat is gone, all of the body’s activities of healthy regulation are challenged. This affects not only skeletal muscles, but also smooth muscle such as what’s found in the gastrointestinal tract. Sleep problems and teeth grinding can also result.”

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sociated with both silicone and saline implants. The FDA first sounded the alarm about the rare lymphoma in 2011, linking it to implants with textured, Velcro-like outer shells. In February, the federal agency issued a letter to healthcare providers seeking to increase awareness “about an association between all breast implants, regardless of filling or texture,” and BIAALCL. On the issue of BII and other problems reported by women with implants, the FDA has remained largely silent, suggesting that “studies would need to be larger and longer than these conducted so far.” However, the number of women with implants reporting health problems has prompted the FDA to demand that two manufacturers of the devices conduct proper long-term health studies. The agency sent out letters in March warning of deficiencies in FDA-required research and the possibility that their products could be taken off the market. The move is considered to be a victory for patient activism. Facebook.com/groups/ HealingBreastImplantIllness has become a sanctuary for more than 68,000 women that report a range of symptoms associated with BII. Nicole Daruda, of Vancouver Island, Canada, says she created the group to support women that visited her website, HealingBreastImplantIllness.com, where she told her personal BII story that began with

implant surgery in 2005. “I never anticipated an avalanche of women’s stories about the symptoms that I endured before having my explant surgery in 2015.” After hearing from other women, Daruda felt affirmed in her suspicions that implants had caused her fatigue, brain fog, memory loss, headaches, joint and muscle pain, hair loss, recurring infections, swollen lymph nodes, rashes, irritable bowel syndrome and problems with thyroid and adrenal glands. “I believe that various doctors pigeonholed my symptoms into the category of autoimmune disorders because few general practitioners are aware of BII.” Diana Hoppe, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN in Encinitas, California, never heard of BII until earlier this year. “Doctors rely on published, evidence-based study results, and while there are none linking connective tissue disorders and breast implants, I suspect that the outcomes of studies conducted by breast implant manufacturers are equally as suspicious as the outcomes of studies done by the manufacturers of cigarettes.” One longtime BII combatant says, “My body mounted an all-out war, in the

form of a foreign body immune response.” She learned about BII from Tinyurl.com/ BreastImplantIllness, but is unable to afford the explant surgery that would remove the apparently toxic invaders. NCHR reports that at the time of explant surgery, approximately three out of five women have had implants and their unhealthy symptoms for 10 years or more. After explant surgery, 89 percent of the women report improvement. However, explant surgery is just the first step. Daruda used chelation and the protocols of Gerson Therapy, a natural treatment that activates the body’s ability to heal itself through an organic, plant-based diet, raw juices, coffee enemas and supplements. “It took me four years to recuperate,” she says. “It didn’t take that long to know the lesson I wanted to share with other women: Self-love and self-worth are more important than society’s false concepts of beauty. The essence of who we are is not tied to any body part.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Holistic Health Practitioner Certification Certify as a naturopathic practitioner. Learn the basics of herbalism, aromatherapy and natural therapies for common complaints. Study natural cancer support, meditation and more. Meets 1 Saturday a month for 12 months. Southern Institute of Natural Health, Ocean Springs, MS. 228-257-1946. Admin@SouthernInstituteOfNaturalHealth.com. SouthernInstituteOfNaturalHealth.com.

Green Drinks Fairhope at District Hall 5-7pm. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks and a monthly speaker at 6pm every second Tuesday. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. New location: District Hall, 761 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251-279-7517. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook. com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

Soul Shine Community Yoga Classes May 4, 11, 18, 25. Classes are $5 at both Fairhope and Daphne locations. Options include Foundations of Yoga, Hot Power Hour and Core Fusion Fit classes. Advance registration recommended. $5. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL and 28623 N. Main St, Daphne, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 Prenatal Yoga Series May 5, 12, 19. 4:30-5:30pm. Prenatal yoga gives a woman energy to enjoy her pregnancy, serenity to build a deeper intimacy with her own body and baby, and the presence of mind to expect the unexpected and be present. $49 includes unlimited yoga during series. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 Green Drinks Mobile 5-7pm. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks and a monthly speaker every third Wednesday. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Alchemy Tavern, 7 South Joachim St., Mobile, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

THURSDAY, MAY 16 Oily Make-n-Take 6:30-8:15pm. Come and learn ways you can use Young Living Oils in making healthy body products. We will also learn the art of blending oils. Lots of fun hands-on learning. $5 donation at the door. The Yellow Garden, 301 N Main St, Atmore, AL. 251-253-0010. Swartzen88@gmail.com. Reflex-OIL-ogy.com.

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$5 Mom + Baby Yoga May 7, 14, 21, 28. 11-11:45am. Practice yoga and bond with your baby. This class provides support for new mothers. We will focus on correcting imbalances created during pregnancy and rebuilding strength in the body. Soul Shine Yoga, 28623 N. Main St, Daphne, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

AHA Student Massage Clinic Also May 26. School-supervised internship gives opportunity for student practitioners to work with clients in a professional setting and clients to receive quality, full-length healing treatments at a great value. Call 251-753-1937 to schedule appointments at 10:15, 11:30, 12:45. $25 for 50-min full-body student massage. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@ gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 11 The Good Life Ride Scenic ride in Coastal Alabama using the trails of Gulf State Park. 3 routes offered—2, 9 and 19 mile options. Starts and finishes at The Lodge at Gulf State Park. Registration includes ride plus food and drinks at the after-party. Proceeds benefit a bicycle safety campaign. 251-990-6002. GoodLifeRide.org. Tri-Spiral Healing Introduction 1-5pm. Introducing Tri-Spiral Healing with Julie E Brent. Learn to use your breathing, intention and hands to create a spiraling force that can be used for your personal healing and to help others. $60. Practice session, Q&A. Pre-registration or phone. Your.WELL.being, 22765 St. Hwy 98, Fairhope AL. 251-202-7277. AskJulieEBrent@gmail.com. JulieEBrent.com/tri-spiral-healing.

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AHA Reiki Certification Training Offered tri-annually. Upon completion, which begins with the Level I Usui Ryoho Reiki training, participants can perform self-treatments and practice professionally. Each of the 3 levels may be purchased individually, and for continuing education. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com. Reflex-OIL-ogy™ of the Muscular System 8am-5pm. This one day class will teach you how to locate and treat your body’s muscles through the reflexes on your feet and give you tools including essential oils and other simple effective ways to release muscle tension and balance your body. 8 CEUs. The Shoppe Restoration & Wellness, 4363 5th Ave, Pace, FL. 850-619-2467. Contact@ Reflex-OIL-ogy.com. Reflex-OIL-ogy.com. Weeks Bay Plantation’s Harvest Night 9am: Organic blueberry picking and kids activities begin. 4-8pm: Live entertainment, food trucks and marketplace. Bring the whole family to spend the day at Weeks Bay Plantation! BYOB, bring chair/ blanket. $10 per event (kids 12 and under get in free) or purchase a Friend of the Farm Pass for $20 and gain access to all three Harvest Nights. Jessica@ WeeksBayPlantation.com. WeeksBayPlantation.com. Usui Reiki 1 & 2 Certification Weekend 9:30am-5:30pm. May 18-19 w/Julie E Brent RMT since 1995. Learn Reiki hand positions, giving a complete treatment for self and others; Reiki II symbols, understanding and using them, heal unwanted habits; distance healing, scanning, beaming. $300 at door/$250 prepaid. Your.WELL.being, 22765 St. Hwy 98, Fairhope AL. 251-202-7277. AskJulieEBrent@ gmail.com. JulieEBrent.com/reiki-.

THURSDAY, MAY 23 Natural Skin Care 7-8:30pm. You deserve a night of pampering while learning how to care for your skin naturally with featured skin care products from Young Living. Anita Solorzano will even help you match the right colors for you from the Savvy Mineral Make Up line. $5. Bay Branch Estates, 28347 Turkey Branch Dr, Daphne, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@ gmail.com. Reflex-OIL-ogy.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 25 Introduction to Buddhism 1pm. The purpose of SGI Buddhism (SGI-USA. org) is to establish lives of absolute happiness, an inner state of joy and confidence that can never be taken away, destroyed or defeated. Join us to learn more. Free. West Mobile Library, 5555 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL. Gary Ono: 251-490-4833. linnhe_9@ yahoo.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 30 Spring/Summer Market in the Park Opening Day 3-6pm. The Spring/Summer market will be open Thursdays, May 30-Aug 1. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Lavretta Park, Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Weeks Bay Plantation’s Harvest Night 9am. organic blueberry picking and kids activities begin. 4-8pm live entertainment, food trucks and marketplace. Bring the whole family to spend the day at Weeks Bay Plantation! BYOB, bring chair/ blanket. $10 per event (kids 12 and under get in free) or purchase a Friend of the Farm Pass for $20 and gain access to all three Harvest Nights. Jessica@ WeeksBayPlantation.com. WeeksBayPlantation.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Annual Psychic and Healing Arts Fair 10am-6pm. The New Horizon’s Psychic Fair brings speakers, tarot readers, mediums, healers, metaphysical gifts and even UFO enthusiasts. An event for experiencing real intuitive guidance, alternative healing therapies, great information and the wonderfully diverse spiritual community. Life-changing guests, intuitive, psychics, readers, healers, practitioner, crystals, lightworkers, massage, books, shamans, services and more. Days Inn & Suites Navarre Conference Center, 8700 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre, FL. 850-941-4321. NewHorizonsExpo.com. Introduction to Buddhism 1pm. The purpose of SGI Buddhism (SGI-USA. org) is to establish lives of absolute happiness, an inner state of joy and confidence that can never be taken away, destroyed or defeated. Join us to learn more. Free. West Mobile Library, 5555 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL. Gary Ono: 251-490-4833. linnhe_9@ yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 6 Introduction to Buddhism 10am. The purpose of SGI Buddhism (SGI-USA. org) is to establish lives of absolute happiness, an inner state of joy and confidence that can never be taken away, destroyed or defeated. Join us to learn more. Free. West Mobile Library, 5555 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL. Gary Ono: 251-490-4833. linnhe_9@ yahoo.com.

MONDAY, JULY 8 AHA Massage Therapy School Scheduled start date for the 650-hour program. Curriculum meets state requirements to prepare students as licensed therapists. Emphasizes hands-on techniques and practice, specialty techniques, fundamental sciences, student clinic and outreach practicum. AHA maintains a 100% pass rate for students taking licensure exam. For details or application: AlabamaHealingArts@gmail. com. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

ongoing calendar SUNDAYS Discounts on Supplements Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods (251-928-0644) and Virginia’s Health Foods (251-479-3952). 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope, AL and 3055-A Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. VA-FairhopeHealthFoods.com. Open Table Worship Service (United Church of Christ) 10:30am. Weekly progressive Christian worship. Gathering in the chapel at All Saints Episcopal Church, 151 S Ann St, Mobile, AL. 251-545-1011. Pastor@OpenTableUCC.org. OpenTableUCC.org. Sunday Service 10:30am. Explore a spiritual pathway with Mobile Unitarian Universalists, 6345 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. UUFM.org. Sunday Service at Unity Church of Gulfport 10:30-11:45am. Join us for a spiritual message given by Rev. Judy Voght. Let her inspire your week ahead with uplifting, positive messages from the heart. Join us every third Sunday, after service, for fellowship potluck. Unity Church of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. 228-871-7004. JanBixler@gmail.com. UnityGulfport.com. Unity Sunday Service and Celebration 10:30am. Weekly service welcomes people of all races, cultures, lifestyles and creeds. Services followed by cake and coffee for birthdays on 1st Sundays, eating out together 2nd Sundays, potluck and fellowship 3rd Sundays, healing circle/pet blessing 4th Sundays, Q&A and eat out 5th Sundays. Unity on the Eastern Shore, 22979 US Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL. 251-9908934. UnityEasternShore.WixSite.com/unity. Fairhope Unitarian Sunday Service 11am-12pm. Our Sunday services feature a different guest speaker each week, either a member of our congregation or someone from the surrounding community. We address a variety of topics, from literature and history to religious thought and social issues. Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship, 1150 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL. FairhopeUnitarianFellowship@ gmail.com. FairhopeUU.org.

Unity Church of Mobile Sunday Service 11am. Unity offers a positive path for spiritual living. Join us on Sundays for a peace-filled experience, and joyous fellowship, with uplifting messages and music, and centering meditations. 5859 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-285-3440. UnityOfMobileAL@ gmail.com. Facebook.com/unityofmobile. Baha’i’s of Fairhope Diversity Devotions 3-5pm. Every 4th Sunday. Join us in the coming together of people from diverse religions and backgrounds to celebrate our unity and strengthen the spiritual health of the community. Refreshments served immediately following the shared devotional program. 81 Magnolia Ave, Fairhope, AL. BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com. Ecstatic Dance 4:30-6pm. We bring community together to dance, breathe, sweat and celebrate in a supportive and fun environment which facilitates personal empowerment, conscious connection and deep transformation. Suggested donation $15. Blue Sky, 265 Young St, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4634. Counseling@RebeccaWashburn. com. Facebook.com/EcstaticDanceFairhope/.

MONDAYS Hot Restore: Hips & Hamstrings Mon & Wed. 9:30-10.30am. This class focuses on poses that will deeply open the hips, hamstrings, quads, low back and side body. Allow the heat to help you open more deeply and stretch more fully, while you heal your body and calm your mind. Heated. All levels. Soul Shine Yoga, 28623 N. Main St, Daphne, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com. Group Reformer Class with Adrienne 12-1pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Adrienne during your day for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and be both leaner and stronger. Also Wednesdays at noon— please log onto the website to make reservations. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 AHA Yoga Teacher Training Scheduled start date for the 200-, 300- & 500-hour yoga teacher trainings. Available for aspiring teachers or personal development. Eclectic training with emphasis on Iyengar-style instruction and utilization of props to ensure safety and alignment. Graduates are eligible to become registered with Yoga Alliance. For details: AlabamaHealingArts@gmail. com. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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MONDAYS CONTINUED Doggie Happy Hour 5-7pm. 1st Mon. A rescue networking event hosted by My Happy Dog 123. Bring your dog for drinks and live music while raising money for a local rescue foundation. Q&A with local vets. Free grainfree dog treats. Raffle prizes. Puppy photo booth. Free. OK Bicycle Shop, 661 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. Viviane Hentschel: MyHappyDog123@gmail. com. Facebook.com/myhappydog123. Yoga Core with Chris G 5:45-7pm. Join Chris Garrett for an energizing blend of Iyengar and Vinyasa yoga, with emphasis on those hard to work abdominal areas. Recharge the body, soothe the soul and refocus the mind after a long day. Breathe, work, smile and find joy in the movement. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Responsible Parenting Class 6-8pm. Free course for parents, together or separate, that covers co-parenting issues, positive parenting methods, money management and economic stability. Open to parents of children 18 and under. Also taught on Wednesday mornings. Family Center Baldwin County, 22671 Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale, AL. 251-947-4700. BaldwinFamilies2@gmail.com. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

TUESDAYS 10% Off Facials Tues & Thurs. Book your appointments at Wellness Spa of Ocean Springs on Tuesdays and Thursdays and receive 10% off of any facial treatment or microdermabrasion when you mention this listing. Excludes any other offers, coupons or specials. 2900 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS. 228-209-4090. WellnessSpaOS.com. Slow Flow Vinyasa with Anna-Marie 8:15-9:15am. Enjoy Anna-Marie Babington’s zest, grace and refreshing energy as she puts you back in touch with your body, restores the mind and leaves you refreshed, energized and focused. Revel in the bliss and embrace the joy as you start the day. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Positive Parenting Classes 9-11:30am. 8-week course focused on parenting techniques that work without using corporal punishment. Also taught in our Baldwin County office as well as Mobile on Thursdays 9-11:30am. The Family Center, 22671 Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale, AL. 251-947-4700. Kids101@comcast.net. FamilyCenterMobile.org. Akashic Records in Fairhope 9:30am-6pm. Akashic Records sessions in-person with Betsey Grady: 30 min, 60 min, couples sessions available. Seek guidance. Connect with departed loved ones. Achieve clarity. Leave soothed, inspired and uplifted. 400 Fairhope Ave, Suite 2G, Fairhope, AL. 251-752-6509. BetseyGrady.com.

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Grief Recovery Meeting 1-2:30pm. This is a Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses. Experienced, professional and compassionate staff members support you through the grief process with the goal of transitioning into a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment. Ascension Funerals & Cremations, 1016 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-634-8055. AscensionFuneralGroup.com. Farmers Market 10am-3pm, Nov-Mar. 2-6pm, Apr-Oct. Farmers market offering direct farm sales to the public. Fresh seasonal produce, meat, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, handcrafted soaps and local artistry. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays year round. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail. com. CoastalAlabamaMarket.com. Gentle Yoga with Rhonda 12-1pm. A stressful morning? We can fix that! Join Rhonda Jones in the land of “ahhhhs” for a relaxing hour long gentle yoga class to soothe the spirit, calm the mind and replenish the soul. Leave class refreshed and focused. Also with Virginia on Thursdays. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

PM Tai Chi Class 6:30-7:45pm. Join Master Jude Forsyth for this beginning Qigong Tai Chi class to explore how the ancient moving meditation can make a difference for you. Class fees range from $10-$12. Central Presbyterian Church, 1260 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. 251-207-0007. Jude@BlueWillowWellness. com. BlueWillowWellness.com.

WEDNESDAYS MELT Method Class 9-9:30am. Learn simple MELT self-treatments you can do to remain active, healthy and pain-free for life. Eliminate “stuck” stress before it accumulates causing chronic aches, pains and unwanted signs of aging. Keep your whole body feeling great at any age. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. AHA AM Iyengar-Style Yoga 9:30am. This class emphasizes detailed instruction and proper body alignment, utilizes the aid of props when needed, to improve posture, muscle-tone, strength and flexibility. Call/text 251-753-1937 to register. $10/ class; $50/6-class pass;$100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Green Drinks Fairhope at District Hall 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. Brief speaker at 6pm at most meetings. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Local vendors. New location: District Hall, 761 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

Hot Restore: Hips & Hamstrings Mon & Wed. 9:30-10.30am. This class focuses on poses that will deeply open the hips, hamstrings, quads, low back and side body. Allow the heat to help you open more deeply and stretch more fully, while you heal your body and calm your mind. Heated. All levels. Soul Shine Yoga, 28623 N. Main St, Daphne, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

AHA PM Iyengar-Style Yoga 5:45pm. Tues & Thurs. This centering tune-up improves posture, muscle-tone, strength and flexibility. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Register: call/text 251-377-8940 for Tues; 251-382-7895 for Thurs. $10/class; $50/6-class pass; $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Free Chair Yoga for MS 10:30-11:30am. The MS Foundation provides one free yoga class a week at Thrive Yoga & Massage. Most members of the Fairhope MS support group come on Wed at 10:30 am. Fill out a couple forms with your doctor to attend. Thrive Yoga & Massage, 21180 Alabama 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com. ThriveFairhope.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. More info: PneumaYogaStudio.com.

Chair Yoga with Patsy Tucker 4:30-5:30pm. Use chairs and other props to support a modified yoga practice. Also explore breathing techniques and guided meditation for calming the mind. This class is ideal for people uncomfortable practicing on the floor or who need support for balance. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

doTERRA Oil Classes 6-7pm. Learn how to use essential oils at Avalon. Find us on Facebook for more wellness and gardening classes. Avalon Education & Wellness Center, 19260 Co. Rd. 64, Loxley, AL. 251-300-9052. Sierra Club Meeting 6-8pm. 1st Tues. Public welcome. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort, AL. Pet Loss Support Group 6:30-7:30pm. Every 1st Tues. Support group for those grieving the loss of a beloved pet, a grief most people don’t recognize or understand. This is a free, confidential and safe group—all of us have been in your shoes. Unable to attend? Phone sessions available. Dr. Lynne Lohmeier: 228-4971394. LohmeierLynne@gmail.com. Ocean Springs Library, 525 Dewey Ave, Ocean Springs, MS.

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Green Drinks Mobile 5-7pm. 3rd Wed. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks and monthly speaker at most meetings. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Alchemy Tavern, 7 S Joachim St, Mobile, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail. com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks. Eastern Shore MS Support Group 5:30pm. 2nd Wed. Eastern Shore MS Support Group meets each month at Ruby Tuesday in Fairhope, AL. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Weezer: 251-928-7606.

Near Death (NDEs) and Related Experiences 6pm. 2nd Wed. Mobile affiliate group of IANDS. All are welcome to share experiences and support. Free. West Regional Branch, Mobile Public Library, Grelot Rd (near University Blvd), Mobile, AL. 251340-8565. Lbrlumin@aol.com. IANDS.org. Mississippi Sierra Club Meeting 6:30-8pm. Join us for a lively and informative meeting on all things environmental going on around us and to our community. Bring a dish to share, and your willingness to get involved. Unity Church of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. 808-256-3177. Admin@ UnityGulfport.com. UnityGulfport.com. Restorative Yoga 6:30-7:30pm. Restorative yoga is a practice that is all about slowing down and opening your body through passive stretching. During the long holds, your muscles are allowed to relax deeply. Props, rather than your muscles, are used to support your body. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

THURSDAYS Gulf Coast Herb Society 10am-12pm, 2nd Thursdays. Meetings explore herbalism, and in particular, native medicinal herbs. Speakers/topics vary each month. The Nourishing Place, 606 Tennessee St, Gulfport, MS. More info: HIITMom3@gmail.com. Akashic Records in Mobile 10:30am-5pm, every Thursday. Akashic Records sessions in-person with Betsey Grady: 30 min, 60 min, couples sessions available. Seek guidance. Connect with departed loved ones. Achieve clarity. Leave soothed, inspired and uplifted. Simply Life Learning Center, 2065 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-752-6509. BetseyGrady.com. Agape Food Truck 11am-1:15pm. Enjoy Agape’s cold-pressed juices, smoothies and snacks for a healthy lunch option on the go. Don’t panic, it’s organic! Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL. 251-979-6201. Agape-Juices.com. Market in the Park Springhill 3-6pm. May 23-Aug 1. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Lavretta Park, Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-2081550. SpecialEventsMobile.org. AHA PM Iyengar-Style Yoga 5:45pm. Tues & Thurs. This centering, end-ofthe-week tune-up improves posture, muscle-tone, strength and flexibility. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Register: call/text 251-382-7895. $10/ class; $50/6-class pass; $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com. Yoga with Chris McFadyen 5:45-7pm. Chris McFadyen is back! Join him for some energizing yoga as his breath work, asana and flow calms the mind and also enhances and refocuses the body. Relocate your passion and find your humor after a long day. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

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. Daphne, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com. Laurie.MarketingScents.com.

FRIDAY FES Bike to School Days Every first Friday. Fairhope Elementary students are encouraged to bike to school on first Fridays because it’s a fun and healthy mode of transportation. Participants receive a spoke bead for their bike each month. Check Facebook for monthly themes and additional giveaways: Facebook.com/BikeToSchoolFairhope. Fairhope Elementary, Fairhope, AL. Friday Morning Serial 8-9am. A weekly public gathering and networking event featuring a 10-15 min speaker and group discussion. Topics, speakers and attendees are from diverse backgrounds and provide specialized insight. Free. Gulf Coast Community Design Studio, 769 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS. 228-436-4661. GCCDS.org. Sunset Yoga for Charity 2nd & 4th Fridays, Mar-Oct. 11th annual Sunset Yoga season. A different teacher for a different charity every Start time depending on sunset time. Bring your mat, your donation and a friend. The Bluff (1 Beach Rd), Fairhope, AL. Rain site: Thrive Yoga and Massage, 21180 Hwy 181. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ ThriveFairhope.com. ThriveFairhope.com.

Farmers Market 9am-2pm. Farmers market offering direct farm sales to the public. Fresh seasonal produce, meat, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, handcrafted soaps and local artistry. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays year round. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail.com. CoastalAlabamaMarket.com. Saturday Morning Yoga at Simply Life 9:30-10:45am. We welcome you to an open flow yoga class appropriate for all levels of practice. Drop-in $10/class. Simply Life Learning Center, 2065 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-473-8040. Facebook.com/SimplyLifeLearningCenter. Majestic Mindfulness & Meditation 1-3pm. 1st Saturdays. We meet to practice mindfulness and meditation. Our sessions are fun and enlightening. Our flow is natural and creative. We believe our 2019 dreams and desires shall manifest thru mindfulness and meditation. RSVP a must. $5. Blue Sky, 265 Young St, Fairhope, AL. 931-982-2226. DvoraPower59@gmail.com. QuietMomentsOfHealingMeditation.Weebly.com. Intuitive Group Readings 6:30-8:30pm. Intuitive Medium Ericka Boussarhane uses her mediumship to help others find closure and insight in their lives. As a medium, she is able to connect with loved ones who have crossed over to the other side. Call to book an appointment. $20. Live and Let Live New Age Gift Store, 4622 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola, FL. 850-941-4321. PensacolaPsychic.com.

SATURDAY Market in the Park Downtown 7:30am-12pm. Apr 27-Jul 27; Oct 12-Nov 23. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Cathedral Square, Mobile, AL. 251208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org. Saturday Morning Yoga with Augusta 7:30-8:45am. All levels. The movements will challenge you to stay mindful and your mindfulness will allow you to honor your limits without judging yourself. $15 drop-in. $10 students and instructors. Creative Outlet, 66 1/2 S Section St, Fairhope, AL. 251-928-5363. HeartStringsYoga.com.

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FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY– OsteoStrong is looking for motivated, healthconscious individuals to open new franchises in Alabama. Our proven system for success offers an exceptional business opportunity. More info: 251-210-6955; OsteoStrong.me.

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UNIVERSAL GUIDANCE - Consult Spirit Guides, Masters of the Universe and departed loved ones. Ask questions, get answers to transform your life. Betsey Grady: 251752-6509.

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AKASHIC READINGS BETSEY GRADY

Akashic Records Consultant 251-752-6509 • BetseyGrady.com Betsey@BetseyGrady.com From a soul’s inception, all of its experiences are recorded in the Akasha. Make time to explore your Akashic Records for clarity, understanding, inspiration and guidance. Seek guidance. Get answers. Connect with departed loved ones. See ad, page 22.

AUDIOLOGY

TMAC’S HAIR STUDIO

Old Government, Mobile: 251-607-6666 2101 Hwy. 98, Daphne: 251-725-4334 TMACsHairStudio.com A relaxing salon environment that is free of harmful chemicals, impurities and fragrance. Offering hair services, facials and massage with 100% organic products. See ad, page 22.

Karen Watson, Founding Consultant Daphne, AL • 256-508-0389 TruAuraBeauty.com/trubeauty4u A clean and effective line of skincare, anti-aging products and make-up that nurtures y o u r s k i n ’s n a t u r a l balance. Contact us for a complementary skincare and makeup consultation. See ad, page 22.

Locations in Foley, Fairhope and Mobile, AL 251-990-0535 AscentAudiologyFairhope.com

BEAUTY B-BUTTERFLY SALON

103A N. Bancroft St., Fairhope, AL 251-990-9934 • BButterflySalon.com

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A salon offering organic products and services SALON including hair color and shampoo. Make a difference today in your hair, your life and the Earth. Visit us for a free hair exam today and go organic! See ad, page 21.

A comprehensive health food store offering several brands of CBD products in a range of applications. Visit us to learn more about how CBD can support your healthy lifestyle. See ad, page 27.

YOUR CBD STORE

1416 Pass Rd., Gulfport, MS 39501 228-206-5730 GulfportMS.CBDrx4u.com Your CBD Store specializes in quality CBD products. With terpene-rich products packed with minor cannabinoids as well as CBD, let us find the right product for you! See ad, page 27.

TRUAURA

ASCENT AUDIOLOGY & HEARING

Hearing loss affects everyone uniquely which is why we solve hearing problems one individual at a time. We have the knowledge and technology to guide you on a journey to better hearing. See ad, page 30.

12100 Hwy. 49, Ste. 730, Gulfport, MS 228-831-1785 CoastHealthAndNutrition.com

BREAST SCREENING THERMOGRAPHY ADVANTAGE

Carolyn Olson, Certified Thermographer Gulf Coast Locations from LA to FL 251-623-2225 ThermographyAdvantage.com FDA registered thermography (digital infrared thermal imaging) offers breast screenings that are non-invasive and radiation-free, without compression or bodily contact. Valuable for detecting early stage breast disease and more. See ad, page 15.

CHURCHES FAIRHOPE UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP 1150 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 251-929-3207 • FairhopeUU.org FairhopeUnitarianFellowship@gmail.com

Welcoming people of any age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status or cultural background. We seek truth and knowledge, care for the Earth and show kindness to others while creating an atmosphere of love.

THE BAHÁ’ÍS OF FAIRHOPE 81 Magnolia Ave., 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.

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12 N. Section St., Fairhope, AL 256-826-4140 Support@CryoYoga.com Offering whole body cryotherapy in a Cryo Arctic chamber, weekly yoga classes and a community venue. 2-3 minutes of cryotherapy increases energy, focus and flexibility. See ad, page 10.

Healing Acres, Robertsdale, AL 205-283-2743 MyDoterra.com/donnalewis Offering therapeutic massages, oil treatments, Zyto scans and classes with doTERRA essential oils for healthy living. 20+ years of essential oil knowledge. 17 years of massage therapy experience. See ad, page 29.

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DEMENTIA MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC (Located inside Path To Wellness) 240 West Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com

Our non-invasive, drug-free approach helps dementia patients that originally scored in the teens on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment be restored to the point of scoring normal (26-30). See ad, page 4.

DENTISTRY DR. DAYTON HART, DMD

IAOMT Protocol 225 W. Laurel Ave., Foley, AL 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com Free book for new patients: Mercury Free Dentistry. Offering ozone; laser (no-suture) 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.

DEPRESSION MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC (Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W. Laurel Ave., Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com

Offering Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Brainsway-a proven tool in the fight against depression that is non-invasive, painless and drug-free) with functional medicine and brain pathway rehabilitation for the most robust changes possible. See ad, page 4.

Daphne, AL • 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com Reflex-OIL-ogy.com

Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of authentic, genuine therapeutic grade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal Zyto Wellness readings and wholesale privileges. Wellness classes on last Thursday of the month. See ad, page 28.

FARMS WEEKS BAY PLANTATION

12562 Mary Ann Beach Rd., Fairhope, AL 251-279-8745 WeeksBayPlantation.com Weeks Bay Plantation is the regional destination of choice for pick-your-own blueberries, herbs and heirloom tomatoes—all organically grown. Check Facebook or contact us for greenhouse produce sales and Spring picking dates.

FARMERS MARKETS COASTAL ALABAMA FARMERS & FISHERMENS MARKET

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

Juice and Smoothie Café 7369 Alamo Cir., Ste C, Gulf Shores, AL 251-979-6201 • Agape-Juices.com Combining the finest ingredients to create fresh and healthy juices, smoothies and snacks. Don’t panic, it’s organic! Visit our café or find our food truck (follow us on Facebook for event schedule). See ad, page 25.

FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 • Café: 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 40 years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk bins; pet supplies; baby products and more. See ad, page 5.

THE HEALTH HUT

2032 Airport, Mobile: 251-473-0277 680 S. Schillinger, Mobile: 251-633-0485 6845 Hwy. 90, Daphne: 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. Serviceoriented, knowledgeable staff. See ad, page 25.

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

Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 40 years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk bins; pet supplies; baby products and more. See ad, page 5.

Open year round Tu e s d a y s ( 10am3 p m , N o v - M a r. 2-6pm, Apr-Oct. ) and Saturdays (9am2pm). Local farms with seasonal produce, meat, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, seafood, hand-crafted soaps and more. Follow us! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest.

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Natural Elder Products, Lucedale, MS 601-791-0943 • 601-947-7692 Discvree7@gmail.com Boost your immune system with locally-made, natural Elderberry products including syrup, hand sanitizer and bath products. Also offering arnica products for pain relief and seasonal produce. See ad, page 24.

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MASSAGE THERAPY JUBILEE HEALING ARTS

28170 N. Main St., Ste. C, Daphne, AL (French doors on side of building) 251-616-4201 • FB.me/jubileehealingarts JubileeHealingArts.com Intuitive integrative massage techniques are used to facilitate the body into a state of healing without the “no pain no gain” mentality. Over 15 years experience in the bodywork and natural wellness field. See ad, page 29.

MASTERS OF MASSAGE See listings, page 18.

METAPHYSICAL

NEUROPATHY SPENCER CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS

38 Pass Rd., Ste. C, Gulfport, MS 228-575-8660 SpencerChiropractic.com Offering K•Laser—a drug-free and painless treatment that is proven to be 90% effective in treating neuropathy symptoms such as pain, numbness, burning, tingling and loss of feeling. See ad, back cover.

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

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

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