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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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PASSION-DRIVEN LIFE Realize Your Purpose and Feed Your Soul

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letterfrompublisher What does it mean to live life with passion and purpose? I think of our good friends Will and Presley, who left their lives in San Francisco, where he was an attorney and she was a pediatric nurse, to start a nonprofit organization in Alabama. By providing free medical services and legal council in high-poverty areas, they are working to protect the basic human rights of those in need.

My brother Michael and his partner experienced a new level of purpose when they began fostering a 4-year-old six months ago. This little boy had been living without electricity or a kitchen sink and had never before received a birthday present or heard of Santa Claus. He has since been blessed with the comforts of a safe home, an entertaining foster brother and two loving parental figures.

When I worked at a nature center in Clinton, Mississippi, one of my volunteers had a passion for living a waste-free lifestyle. He reused, repurposed and recycled almost everything. While working his volunteer shift, he’d sort through all the trash cans around the center, pulling out items that belonged in the recycle bin. At home, he often went months without filling his own trash can.

In “Fashion a Passion-Driven Life,” page 12, we explore ways to identify our purpose and consider what it means to live in line with one’s passions. While there are plenty of inspiring stories of people turning their lives upside-down in pursuit of living a more passionate life, little shifts can result in meaningful changes too.

Janet Attwood, an expert on the topic of passionate living, notes, “[Passion] is about your relationships and friends, your spirituality and health, what you consume and where you choose to live…” Living a soulful life includes spending time with friends and family. Make use of the recipes in “Holiday Cheer,” page 23, and invite good company over to foster the relationships that mean the most to you.

Why not make a financial contribution to a cause that is close to your heart? This month’s eco tip, page 15, offers 10 giving tips for maximum impact. Voting is another relatively easy action we can all take to express what matters to us. Hear what some of our readers have to say about the November 6 election in the local opinion pieces on page 16.

This month, take time to identify what contributes most to your happiness and well-being. And as we all work towards living more fulfilling lives, may we also feel gratitude for the people, places, things and experiences that already bring us joy.

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Edwene Gaines to Appear in Mobile

New Health Hut Opens in Daphne Loyal customers of Sport Nutrition Plus, in Spanish Fort, will be happy to hear that it has reopened as The Health Hut, at 6845 Highway 90 (across from Home Depot), in Daphne, as a sister store to The Health Hut in Mobile.

With a master’s degree in exercise physiology/nutrition and as a formerly certified strength coach and personal trainer, owner Jeff Sheldon says, “Shopping for your health should not be intimidating; it can be overwhelming to walk into a health store and know what to select. That’s why Jeff Sheldon, owner our staff specializes in helping you determine what product is best for you. It’s my aim to meet the community’s need for health/wellness products, sport supplements and quality vitamins for both the Eastern Shore and Mobile.”

The staff has varied backgrounds, from degrees in exercise science and horticulture to sport management and holistic nutrition. They also take part in continuing education courses such as Nature’s Plus University, NOW University and other product trainings on a continual basis.

For nearly 30 years The Health Hut has been the go-to place for high quality, whole-food vitamins, herbs and sport supplements at great prices, coupled with a service-oriented, knowledgeable staff.

For more information, call 251-621-1865. The Health Hut Mobile is located at 680 S. Schillinger Rd. (251-633-0485).

See ad, page 11.

New Program Includes Yoga, Art and Fun The Kula Yoga Community has partnered with Centre for the Living Arts (CLA) to create a program of educational, healthy fun for the whole family. They offer a Family Yoga and Art Lounge from 6 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of the month, beginning November 2, at Space 301. Leading a yoga practice from 6 to 7 p.m., Kula teachers will inspire creativity by exploring movement and breath in a fun and safe atmosphere that is beneficial for children and adults.

Afterwards, the CLA Education Department presents a creative mix of intergenerational art activities in the Art Lounge and tours of The Memory Project.

Art Lounge takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. every Friday and offers all ages a wide assortment of opportunities to explore individual creativity while learning about contemporary art.

Amanda Brenner, Kula Yoga co-founder, says, “I believe that exploring the body and cultivating awareness through yoga encourages creativity and expression, making yoga and art complimentary practices that are fun for any age.”

Location: 301 Conti St., Downtown Mobile. Admission is $3 plus a donation for yoga.

For more information, visit KulaYogaCommunity.org and CentreForTheLivingArts.com.

See ad, page 30.

The Rev. Edwene Gaines, author of The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity and A Simple Guide to Unlimited Abundance, will facilitate a workshop on living an abundant life at 11 a.m., December 15, at The Center for Spiritual Living, in Mobile.

An ordained Unity minister since 1979, Gaines has dedicated her life to teaching the spiritual principles of prosperity. She travels 250 days a year presenting prosperity and commitment workshops around the world.

In Valley Head, she is the owner and director of Rock Ridge Retreat Center and president of The Masters' School, where she has trained approximately 500 Master Prosperity teachers.

She has also served as a member of the International New Thought Alliance executive board. In 2006, Gaines received the Torchbearer for New Thought award from the International New Thought Alliance and the Light of God Expressing award from the Association of Unity Churches International.

Location: 1230 Montlimar Dr. Cost: love offering.

For more information, call 251-3430777. See ad, page 13.

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newsbriefs Discover Hideaway in Fairhope Salon and Spa To make everyone’s spirits brighter, Hideaway in Fairhope owner Lynne Cary is offering a special holiday discount of $10 off any facial during November and December. She holds a Master of Cosmetology license and a European skin care license. Cary has been recognized by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, Modern Salon magazine and is an award-winning cosmetologist, internationally recognized in the field of beauty, wellness and image crafting.

Cary uses all-natural, organic products like Oxygen Botanical, Moroccanoil and Schwarzkopf for hair and facial treatments, and Biotone for all-body treatments. She believes wellness and attractiveness are more than skin deep, and that using products that are environmentally safe and healthy for your body are important.

The spa treatment area is wonderful for massage and mud wraps. Private inside and outside showers are available, and a secluded deck for massages and body treatments also serves as a relaxing place for reading, sunbathing and birdwatching.

Her pledge is to provide an environment of professionalism, knowledge, integrity and passionate service that exceeds expectations. It is Cary’s desire that customers experience positive changes in their health and beauty as a result of visits to the Hideaway in Fairhope.

Service packages start at $65. Location: 10860 County Rd. 24. For more information, call 251-929-2114 or visit HideawayInFairhope.com. See ad, page 19.

Mae Grace Farm Preparing for 2013 Season Mae Grace Farm's CSA (community supported agriculture) installation is going offline for the winter, but work on the farm will continue in preparation for some welcome improvements next year.

Since opening in March, the membership has been full, with a waiting list. Coping with damaging rains and a delayed fall planting, thanks to Hurricane Isaac, has challenged organizers. Organic farming these days requires even more hard work, perseverance and patience than other types that rely on harsh chemicals to produce results.

But all participants realize that the work and the pure food that it will yield are well worth the effort. Significant investments are being made to ensure the protection of the crops from the rains, insects and the other risks, and the planting area has been expanded to accommodate more members. Changes in share sizes, additional pick-up locations and an improved website are also planned for the next season.

Co-owner Angel Martin says, “If you would like to be included on our electronic mailing list, which will provide details for the 2013 CSA, please contact us at MaeGraceFarm@hotmail.com. We can't wait to feed you all next year!”

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Holiday Open House at Elements Elements Therapeutic Massage, in Mobile, is holding their fourth annual Holiday Open House from 3 to 7 p.m., December 6, with cheerful yuletide offers. Specials include a one-day sale on gift cards; 50 percent off massage gifts; two 55-minute massages for $99; and buy one massage get one free (Elements Wellness Program members only).

A drawing for 12 free massages will be held and guests will enjoy door prizes, food and free chair massages.

Benefits of Elements Wellness Program membership include a massage each month to improve health and well-being; $20 off every massage; gift certificates at membership rates; no activation fees or annual fees; and unused session rollovers.

This month-to-month program requires no long-term contract and member sessions can be shared with one other person.

Elements' clients benefit from a custom massage that is matched to their requested pressure level, and combines techniques from several types of massage for an experience that addresses problem areas and meets their wellness goals. Massage therapists check in with each client before, during and after their massage to verify that they are comfortable and their needs are being met.

Studio location: 6920 Airport Blvd., Ste. 111. For more information, call 251-342-6415 or visit ElementsMassage.com. See ad, page 21.

Special Deal for Athletic Students Bayside Chiropractic Rehab and Laser Therapy, in Fairhope, is offering free consults and discounted laser therapy to student athletes throughout November and December.

“It’s deep into the fall sports season and we’re encouraging parents to bring their student athletes in for an evaluation. By working with students to treat and prevent sports injuries, we can also help improve their performance,” says Dr. Christian Augustin, DC.

Common athletic injuries/problems include strains and sprains of shoulders, wrists, knees and ankles. The staff at Bayside Chiropractic is trained in extremity work and provides kinesio taping, a method used by Olympic athletes to facilitate the natural healing process while allowing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body's range of motion.

Augustin states, “Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care at the lowest possible cost with the best utilization of our resources. We always value and respect the uniqueness and diversity of all individuals and provide the best possible customer service to our clients in a professional and efficient manner.”

Location: 8355 Gayfer Rd. Ext. For more information, call 251-990-8388 or visit MyFairhopeChiropractor.com. See ad, page 29.

Spiritual Retreat at United Church of Christ Open Table United Church of Christ is holding a spiritual retreat, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: An Embodied Prayer Retreat, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 17, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, in Mobile. Amy Bradley, leader of embodied prayer classes at Church of the Redeemer, will facilitate the retreat.

Men and women participating in the retreat will experience how involving the body in the act of prayer can deepen our connection to the Divine within ourselves, one another and the world around us. They will explore the ways in which traditional prayer postures, mindful breathing and gentle movement sequences can enrich our understanding of familiar prayers and scriptures, while also giving us a means of expressing our deepest yearnings and joys when words seem to fall short.

Open Table Pastor, Rev. Ellen Sims says, “By joining body, mind, and spirit in the act of prayer, we will gain a fresh perspective on what it means to be the body of Christ.”

Participants should bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Those that would prefer to practice in chairs are welcome to do so. All prayer exercises can be modified to suit individual needs and abilities.

Sunflower Café Caters Organic Holiday Meals Sunflower Café makes the holidays easier by offering prepared dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. All menu items are organic and made with love and can be ordered to meet vegetarian, vegan and glutenfree needs. Each dish serves eight to 10 people. The last date to place an order for Thanksgiving is November 19. Christmas orders need to be placed by December 20. Items may be picked up in Fairhope or Mobile the day before each holiday.

This season’s featured offerings include green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, corn casserole, butternut squash casserole, eggplant casserole, winter squash casserole, creamed cauliflower, gravy, cranberry chutney, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake and chocolate gateau with raspberry sauce.

Location: 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope and 3952 Airport Blvd., Mobile. For more information, call 251-929-0055. See ad, page 35.

Location: 1050 Azalea Rd. Cost is $10 (includes lunch and childcare). Must register by Nov. 11 by calling 251-545-1011. Please mention dietary restrictions or childcare needs. See ad, page 29. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Alabama Sierra Club Retreat Camp Beckwith, on Weeks Bay near Fairhope, will host the annual fall retreat of the Alabama Sierra Club from November 9 to 11. Fun outdoor activities, great people and inspiring presentations are sure to create a memorable event for participants. More than 100 species of birds can be found at the 82-acre site. Sierra members and nonmembers alike are welcome. Lodging options include dorms, bungalows and motel style rooms. There is a dining hall onsite.

Structured events are balanced by plenty of free time for campers. A meet-andgreet at the Bayfront Pavilion on Friday, a Sunday lunch at LuLu's Homeport, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking and more provide contrast with environmental presentations and discussions with noted experts. Other highlights include National Estuarine Research Reserve boat tours, nature walks, a tar ball scavenger hunt and an awards banquet.

For more information and reservations, call 702-496-5050, email mcadamsdavis@ earthink.net or visit CampBeckwith.org.

Enjoy A Day Away to Relax and Replenish A Day Away is the first in a series of mini-retreats, to be held November 17, in Citronelle, for women that need to refresh and energize their lives prior to the hectic holiday season.

The ongoing mini-events offer opportunities to refresh connection with Spirit, enjoy the company of like-minded women and learn ways to enhance, uplift and support a healthy lifestyle. Delicious, healthy lunches with recipes are provided, as well as essential oil therapy and time in nature.

Participants will leave with a greater sense of who they are, a heightened awareness of what is important to them and recognition of the preciousness of life. Organizers plan to add spa days where women can receive reflexology, massages, essential oil therapies and enjoy meditation outdoors.

Getting Cleaner Means Green Jobs Green Clean, a business that is changing the way households clean, is experiencing phenomenal reception from the community and looking to increase their staff. They are especially interested in finding hard workers on the Eastern Shore that want to help provide environmentally friendly cleaning services to residential properties.

Green Clean uses only plant-based cleaning products with essential oils for disinfecting and deodorizing, which are safe for the homeowner and environment, ideal for those with chemical sensitivities or allergies and better for the people that apply the cleaners.

The Mastin family, owners of Green Clean, enjoys living an Earth-conscious lifestyle. Residents throughout the Eastern Shore and beyond are now living in healthier, cleaner homes, and the planet is grateful, as well. Nicoll Mastin remains enthusiastic about her venture, saying, “Green Clean has come a long way from day one and it is still evolving.”

For more information, call Nicoll Mastin at 251-508-3796 or email NicollMastin@ gmail.com.

Location: 7925 Blackburn Ave. For more information, call Sue Sides at 251-232-2292 or Marquerite Dillon at 251-463-1570.

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More than 100 adults and 25 children kicked off the second annual Mobile/Baldwin Yoga Week, September 16, at Space 301, in downtown Mobile. Julie Wilkins led an hour-long, beginner-friendly yoga class, while Ashelea Penquite accompanied the practice with ethereal tunes on her acoustic guitar. A fun-filled kids yoga class was led by Dennis and Rachel Nicholson upstairs.

The event was followed by a week of free yoga classes for new students at 10 participating studios, from Mobile to Gulf Shores.

Throughout Yoga Week, participating studios collected 583 pounds of food donations for the Bay Area Food Bank, providing nearly 450 meals to individuals in need along the Gulf Coast. $1,650 was collected for the Dana Goudie Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance for those that desire to pursue higher yogic education.

Mobile/Baldwin Yoga Week was presented by Natural Awakenings Mobile/ Baldwin magazine and made possible entirely by donations of services and time, including contributions from the city of Mobile, Space 301, Sunflower Café, PostNet and the entire local yoga community of studio owners, teachers and students.

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Cranberry Juice Yields Knockout Punch

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hen scientific studies first provided evidence that cranberries are a powerful agent in fighting urinary tract infections (UTI), the supplement industry was fast to react by putting cranberry pills and extracts on the market.

But are they as effective as drinking cranberry juice or eating the sauce?

Recent analysis by Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers answers. The researchers tested proanthocyanidins (PAC), a group of flavonoids found in cranberries and thought to be what gives the juice its infection-fighting properties, offering hope that these could translate into an effective extract. However, the report concluded that cranberry juice itself is far better at preventing biofilm formation—the precursor of infection—than PACs alone.

The virulent form of E. coli bacteria that is the cause of most UTIs is covered with small, hair-like projections, known as fimbriae, which act like hooks and latch onto cells that line the urinary tract. When enough bacteria adhere to the cells, they form a biofilm that leads to infection. Cranberry juice prevented the bacteria from forming this biofilm, while PACs alone were not as effective.

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Shrimply Alarming

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hrimp cocktail is a popular holiday appetizer, but may not be the healthiest menu choice.

Researchers at Texas Tech University have found evidence of antibiotics in samples of farm-raised shrimp of international origin imported onto U.S. grocery shelves. The antibiotics present included nitrofuranzone, a probable human carcinogen.

Two samples of the seafood tested in major cities contained levels of nitrofuranzone that were 28 and 29 times higher than the amount allowed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Domestic shrimp harvested from the Gulf of Mexico also contained carcinogens and toxicants, according to a recent article by GreenMedInfo.com.

Equally unsettling, most farmraised shrimp is far from sustainable, says Oregon researcher J. Boone Kauffmann, who estimates that 50 to 60 percent of shrimp farms worldwide are built on cleared mangrove areas. The shrimp produced from these farms have a carbon footprint up to 10 times higher than beef from cows raised on cleared Amazon rainforest areas.

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EFT Relieves Veterans’ Post-Traumatic Stress

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new crop of environmentally conscious gyms and fitness centers are adopting practices to save energy by adding electricity-generating workout equipment and using other strategies to reduce environmental impacts. It’s known as the green gym movement, which continues to grow and innovate.

The Los Angeles Times reports that members of AC4 Fitness, in Goleta, California, generate power and feed it back to the grid every time they step on a treadmill or elliptical. They also bring their own refillable bottles and have access to a hydration station that provides free water, filtered by reverse osmosis.

Patrons can store their belongings in lockers made from recycled plastic. The Greenasium Fitness Studio, in Encinitas, California, sports floors covered with mats made from recycled tires, and their dumbbells are used and refurbished.

motional Freedom Technique (EFT) uses tapping along acupuncture meridians to relieve stress so the body can resume the natural function of self-healing. Through the Veterans Stress Project (StressProject.org), the therapy is now being used and tested with veterans exhibiting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms such as insomnia, anger, grief and hypervigilance.

A study by the nonprofit Soul Medicine Institute has shown that more than 86 percent of vets that used EFT have resolved most of their PTSD symptoms; the researchers also report that, on average, their pain diminished by 68 percent.

Dr. Steve Manire, a chiropractor and EFT practitioner in Little Rock, Arkansas, states, “Too many of our nation’s veterans are left believing that they have to live with stress for the rest of their lives when they return from their tours of duty.” He asserts that many find significant relief with EFT.

The Veterans Stress Project will connect veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress with EFT practitioners across the country for six sessions at no cost.

Email Deb Tribbey at Deb@StressProject.org.

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toward nonprofit and public sector jobs that feed their souls more than their bank accounts. Off-the-clock volunteerism is soaring. Due to working and earning less, people are also consuming less, cooking, sewing and gardening more, rediscovering forgotten passions and relationships and finding new ones in the process.

“When the economy tanked, it prompted a real moment of spiritual awakening for all of us,” observes Sue Frederick, of Boulder, Colorado, a nationally renowned career counselor who also applies her intuitive skills in helping clients like Readnower find their muse. “We are no longer able to hide out behind jobs and benefits that might not have been a good fit for us to begin with.

People are remembering their soul’s mission and waking up to the true work they are intended to do.”

At the leading edge of the purposedriven career movement is the millennial generation, now in their 20s through early

In the midst of uncertainties, many are asking, “Why am I here?”

Fashion a Passion-Driven Life Realize Your Purpose and Feed Your Soul

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hree years ago, Cindy Readnower felt as if work was swallowing her life. As a single mom with two sons to support and two franchise restaurants to run in Sarasota, Florida, she routinely would get up at 4 a.m. and go to bed after midnight. She didn’t see enough of her boys. “I never had a free moment to just shut down and think about what I really wanted,” she recalls.

Then the economy collapsed, forcing her to shutter her businesses, file for bankruptcy and consult with a career counselor to plan her next steps. Today, at 57, she’s working as a life coach and business consultant and as she sees it, living the life she is meant to live.

“When you hit hard times and say, ‘My worst fears have come true; what am I going to do now?’ It makes you realize you will only find true success when you follow your passion,” she says.

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Readnower represents what some see as the silver lining in these challenging economic times. At a time of high unemployment, when some can’t find a job and others are working grueling hours to compensate for laid-off co-workers, many Americans are stepping off the corporate hamster wheel and sincerely asking themselves: “What is my purpose here, and how can I realize it?”

Purpose Over Profits

According to a recent study by the nonprofit Encore.org, which helps older Americans pursue more meaningful careers, as many as 9 million people ages 44 to 70 have already transitioned into encore careers that combine purpose, passion and a paycheck. Another 31 million would like to.

Meanwhile, surveys show that new college grads are increasingly gravitating

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30s. Having come of age amidst the Enron Corporation scandal, 9/11, Iraq and Afghanistan wars and the 2008 economic collapse, they’re graduating from college with a more holistic perspective on what constitutes a good career.

“The decade in which we have matured has been turbulent in almost every dimension,” says John Coleman, 31, a recent graduate of Harvard Business School and co-author of Passion and Purpose: Stories from the Best and Brightest Young Business Leaders. “This generation is looking at a world that has so many problems and saying, ‘The old opportunities are not there anymore, so we have to create new ones.’ Many are actively seeking more meaning and purpose at work.”

One 2010 survey of 500 MBA students found that when considering a long list of options for what they looked for in a career, they ranked “intellectual challenge” and “opportunity to impact the world” as their first and third priorities, bracketing “compensation” which ranked second.

Another analysis by The New York

Times found that in 2009, 11 percent more college graduates worked for nonprofits than in the previous year. Accordingly, Coleman’s book is packed with encouraging examples, from a Harvard MBA student and a U.S. Marine that cofounded a nonprofit addressing poverty in Kenya’s largest slum to a biomedical engineering grad that launched a webbased car-sharing service.

This altruistic, purpose-driven career track seems a stark departure from that of the baby boomers, collectively referred to as the “me” generation for its materialistic ethos. Yet those that specialize in helping people find more meaningful lives say this group currently counts among their best and most focused customers.

“We are at a time in the world when it is more socially acceptable to follow your passions,” says Janet Attwood, whose Passion Test workshops—established in 2004—are welcoming more people than ever. “In my day, my dad was so freaked out I’d end up homeless that he sent me to business school so I would learn how to type. Back then, parents never asked: ‘What turns you on?’”

That’s a shame, remarks Frederick, because first hints at our purpose often bubble up in our youth. “I believe all of us know at some point what our gift is, but we often bury it and say, ‘I have to fit in and get a job with benefits and a good paycheck.’” There is an alternative.

Work and Consume Less, Live More

Attwood stresses that living in line with one’s passion isn’t just about work, noting, “It’s about your relationships and friends, your spirituality and health, what you consume and where you choose to live…”

She asks clients to write down five life-defining passions (see sidebar) and use them as a guidepost. “Whenever you are faced with a choice, a decision or an opportunity, choose in favor of your passion,” she counsels. Attwood has observed firsthand how success often follows, because, “When you choose in favor of the things that have the greatest, deepest meaning for you, the universe supports you more than if you are just tepid and neutral about something.”

For some, that has meant working fewer hours for less pay, in order to allow more time for clarifying meditation, family dinners, volunteering at a local shelter, taking a long-yearned-for dance class or planning the next career shift. It has also led to willing trade-offs in buying less and doing more for oneself.

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According to the 2010 It is not how MetLife Study of the Ameri By her mid-40s, this San much you do, Dimas, California, resident can Dream, 77 percent of Americans now say that but how much boasted a six-figure salary achieving their big dream and a successful, but not terlove you put comprises improving the ribly fulfilling career doing quality of their lives by accounting and strategic into the doing, strengthening personal relaplanning. To indulge tionships. As for millennials, that matters. business her creative side, she created 39 percent say they already ~ Mother Teresa colorful spreadsheets, but it have what they need. Also, wasn’t enough. “At one point, those that feel growing presI acknowledged, ‘I am not sure to buy more and better material possessions has dropped from 66 happy walking into work anymore,’” recalls percent in 2006 to well below half today. Bastian, now 52. “I felt like a hamster on a

“Plenty of people have already wheel.” started down this path. They’re growing Seven years ago, she walked out, vegetables, raising chickens and keeping and with Attwood’s help, set out to find bees. They’re building their own homes, her true callings. “People always think often with the help of friends and neighyou have to pick just one, but you have bors,” writes Boston University Sociology passions that run across every aspect of Professor Juliet Schor, Ph.D.

In her groundbreaking book, Pleni- your life,” she says. “I now realize I am a tude: The New Economics of True Wealth, dancer, fashion designer, family person she argues that contrary to many econo- and spiritual woman.”

Bastian begins each week by making mists’ assumptions, a shorter work week and smaller economy is better for society a color-coded “strategic plan of action,” as a whole. More, such a lifestyle, “allows making sure to include elements of each people to build stronger social connec- of her five passions: financial freedom, tions, maintain their physical and mental exceptional relationships, optimal health, health and engage in activities that are successful business ventures and an allimore creative and meaningful.” ance with God. That means she’s back in school studying fashion design, and now Any Example makes time for dancing, church, family Proves the Rule and a part-time career-coaching business.

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Take the Passion Test Make a list of your passions; the 10 or 15 things most critical to your happiness and well-being. Start each entry with, “When my life is ideal, I am … ” (living in a beautiful house in the mountains, working in a job that changes lives, spending plenty of time with my children, etc.)

Don’t worry about how you’ll get there. Just write it down. You become whatever you are committed to.

“People often write down a passion, but if they can’t immediately see how they can manifest it, they erase it and instead write something down that they can easily put their arms around.

In other words, they play it safe,” says Janet Attwood, co-author of The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose. Instead, think big.

Narrow the list to your top five passions.

Write all five passions down on five index cards.

Post passions in places you will routinely see them, such as on the bathroom mirror and refrigerator door; display them prominently on your computer.

Create a vision board (a collage of representations of your passions). “It’s an easy way to keep your attention on the things you really want to grow stronger in your life,” notes Attwood.

Use these priority passions as a guidepost. “Whenever you are faced with a choice, a decision or opportunity, choose in favor of your passions,” advises Attwood. Then run to the goal with purpose in every step.

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localopinion Crucial Land Trust Issue on Ballot

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by Bee Frederick Turkey Creek yes vote on Amendment 1 will continue the Forever Wild Land Trust, which supports increased public recreational opportunities, drives tourism and protects environmentally sensitive areas across Alabama—all with zero tax dollars.

Forever Wild was originally established in 1992, by a constitutional amendment that passed overwhelmingly with 83 percent of the vote. The purpose of the program is to protect the natural heritage and diversity of Alabama for future generations. Acting through the Forever Wild Land Trust, the state is to acquire land and ensure its protection and use for conservational, educational, recreational or aesthetic purposes.

Over the last 20 years, the program has been wildly successful in preserving more than 227,000 acres to serve as recreation areas, nature preserves, state parks and wildlife management areas. Approximately 50,000 acres have been preserved in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, protecting the extensive Bartram Canoe Trail and more than 50 endangered plants and animals. The 4,300-acre Forever Wild Field Trial Area, in West Alabama, provides a first-class field trial area, as well as great grounds for hunting and birdwatching. Coldwater Mountain, in Anniston, recently opened a mountain bike trail that brings in visitors from across the Southeast every week. The “Walls of Jericho,” in Northeast Alabama, attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually, and is referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the South.”

Forever Wild is funded by 10 percent of the interest earnings off natural gas royalties, capped at $15 million a year. No funding comes from taxes. Sometimes referred to as “conservation currency,” Forever Wild uses money derived from depleting one natural resource (natural gas) to permanently preserving another (land).

Since its inception, the program has been incredibly apolitical and noncontroversial. The vast benefits of the program are represented by the broad coalition of supporters, which range from large and small businesses to outdoor recreation groups, environmental and conservation organizations and others.

Alabama ranks last in the Southeast in terms of available public land, at 4.4 percent. There is still much work to be done. Forever Wild has been consistent in its stated purpose to protect and preserve Alabama’s unique heritage and diversity for future generations. Citizens need to vote yes on Amendment 1 to continue the great work of Forever Wild.

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The League of Women Voters, a national, nonpartisan, political organization, is still very much committed to its original goals of educating voters and encouraging active participation in government.

To better reach today’s voters, it created a website, Vote411.org, which is a great tool to help citizens get smart about who and what will be on the ballot.

The League invited all candidates to respond to a set of questions in a format that allows voters to compare the answers side-by-side. This year, Alabama League leaders also analyzed and explained each of the statewide amendments that will be decided in November. It is especially important to spend some time reading these straightforward descriptions, because often the information provided on the ballot is insufficient to understand what the measures mean.

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A GING GRACEFULLY Good Ways to Care for Pets in their Golden Years

by Sandra Murphy

We know that animals subjectively age faster than humans. What are the signs and how can we ease the way for an elderly pet?

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s with humans, living longer doesn’t mean adding on time at the end, but adding to the middle, when pets can still enjoy themselves, maybe with some changes and modifications,” advises Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Mark Howes, owner of Berglund Animal Hospital, in Evanston, Illinois. “Pets deserve quality of life.”

Howes believes the old rule of thumb— one human year equals seven dog years— has changed. Size and breed are also factors now. “A 7-year-old great Dane is a senior, but for a Pomeranian, it’s closer to 10,” he says. “For other breeds, 12 is not necessarily elderly.”

Key signs that indicate a pet may be slowing down and require special attention include changes in appetite, mobility and social interaction with people and other pets.

In general, watch for flagging desires, abilities and cooperation.

Helpful Steps

Instead of visiting a veterinarian’s office, choosing a vet that makes house calls is one viable solution. This is how New York City-based Dr. Jonathan Leshanski has specialized in aiding pets for 15 years. “During home visits, I notice things a pet’s person may miss or misinterpret in the midst of daily 18

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companioning,” says Leshanski, who sees more cats than dogs. “Because house calls are convenient for owners, I see pets more often and can diagnose problems earlier.”

Dr. Cathy Alinovi also takes to the road with her rural practice, Hoof Stock Veterinary Service, in Pine Village, Indiana. She’s found, “The best way to keep a pet healthy and present longer is to keep the brain active,” adding that clients attest that their dog lived well and longer because of early intervention. “Some treatments for maintaining flexibility in their body are as simple as massage and stretching,” she adds.

An older or ill pet can become a finicky eater whose diet needs revamping. Dogs can sometimes skip a meal or two, but it’s important for cats to eat regularly says Jodi Ziskin, a holistic nutrition consultant who specializes in companion animal care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

“Each animal is different, and it’s important to find the right food texture, smell and taste,” she notes. “Keep nutrients as pure and organic as possible and serve real meat and veggies. If a pet has trouble chewing or needs more fluids, try dehydrated foods, thinned by blending with filtered water to a puréed consistency. Don’t set food and water dishes on the floor—raise them so the pet’s head is higher than his stomach, which helps digestion.”

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Ziskin recalls how a holistic diet and supplements enabled her own cat, Kayla, diagnosed with chronic renal failure, hyperthyroidism and irritable bowel syndrome at age 14, to live twice as long as her original prognosis of three years. Acupuncture and subcutaneous fluid therapy complemented her nutritional program.

For pets with chronic pain from arthritis or another ailment, veterinary house calls can literally be lifesavers, because they give owners more options than premature euthanasia. Dr. Karri Miller, a veterinary oncologist with Veterinary Healthcare Associates, in Winter Haven, Florida, advises, “Cancer treatments for pets are not as harsh as they are for people and have fewer side effects.

Before making a decision about treatment, consult a veterinary oncologist and ask a lot of questions. More pets today are living longer with a good quality of life.”

Dr. Kathleen Cooney, owner of Home to Heaven veterinary services, in Loveland, Colorado, likes the team approach. “We teach people to partner with their pet on a day-to-day basis and help take away the fear by educating the family to recognize the stages of aging and illness, pain and crisis, manage nutrition and live like their pets do—in the moment, not in the future.

Understanding brings peace.” When the end comes, compassionate euthanasia at home or on Cooney’s farm lends a comforting atmosphere at a difficult time.

Leaving with Dignity

For aging or terminally ill pets, Dr. Mary Gardner, owner of Lap of Love, in Broward County, Florida, works with families through the end of the pet’s life. “As a veterinarian who solely practices in-home hospice and euthanasia, I have been given a unique privilege,” she says. “Hospice care supports both the pet and family. I make sure the family and I have a clearly defined goal—the comfort of the animal.” Similar to hospice care for humans, pets in hospice are given palliative care that can prolong life without suffering or pain.

Accepting help from a hospice service is not about giving up, but simply recognizing that additional treatment will not cure the illness. It’s accepting that the quality of each day of life is more important than the number of days. It’s living fully, beginning to end, right up until the last breath.

Sandra Murphy is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines.

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pet doesn’t need to eat every nutrient every day. A balance achieved over several days will work. Getting them to eat is the main thing,” says Jodi Ziskin, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based animal wellness counselor. “Details can be worked out later.”

She suggests these nutritious tips for perking up interest:

Feed the animal two to four times a day in small amounts, so the stomach is neither empty or overfull. Changing from a raw diet to cooked food can aid digestion for older pets.

For cats: Quinoa, millet or rice slows digestion and allows absorption of more nutrients. Because cats utilize fat in their diet better than dogs, a full-fat, plain yogurt is a good treat.

For dogs: Low-fat yogurt and probiotics soothe the stomach.

Chicken thigh meat offers more flavor than breast meat.

For both: A scrambled egg is a welcome treat. Also, add a bit of liquid from no-salt added, low mercury, wild caught, BPAfree cans of water-packed tuna poured over their regular food or alternatively, ground-meat baby food. Aroma plays a large part in appetite, so appropriately warm foods before serving. Chamomile tea—about two teaspoons for cats and more for dogs, depending on size—has a calming effect and aids digestion.

Like humans, pets sometimes need an antacid—ask a veterinarian for advice. If administering pills is a problem, crush them in the liquid from water-packed tuna, put it into a feeding syringe and slowly squirt the liquid into the corner of the pet’s mouth.

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Top Cold and Flu Fighters for Children

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ith the onset of school, parents are stocking up on essentials, including at-home remedies to help keep kids healthy this winter. Natural Awakenings has compiled several leading experts’ best tips.

Green and Yellow Produce

Dr. James Balch, a leading natural health expert, urologist and pioneering author in healing nutrition, recommends menus rich in colored fruits and vegetables filled with carotenes. “These foods are potent antioxidants, help with immune function and are involved with the growth and repair of tissues,” he writes. For picky eaters, serve crispy carrot sticks, buttery sweet potatoes and juicy apples.

Nuts and Seeds

Keep crunchy sunflower seeds within easy reach. High in vitamin E, they help children resist the flu and upper respiratory infections. Brazil nuts are good too, because they are high in selenium that keep bacteria and viruses from replicating.

Healing Herbs

Burke Lennihan, a registered nurse, certified homeopath and author of Your Natural Medicine Cabinet, encourages parents to stock up on garlic, ginger, turmeric and cayenne. “There’s a reason why [these herbs] are so popular worldwide,” she says, “and it’s not just the flavor. They have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and other medicinal properties that modern science is just beginning to document.”

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Disease, by Dr. Bharat Aggarwal, also a Ph.D. and researcher at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston.

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“Elderberry syrup is great for coughs,” advises Lennihan. “A study done in Israel showed that elderberry extract is as effective against the flu as Tamiflu.”

Fermented Cod Liver Oil

Dr. Deborah Gordon, of Ashland, Oregon (DrDeborahMD.com), recommends that parents use supplements relied on as basics in the home generations ago: “All children benefit from fermented cod liver oil.” Although it tastes bad, it’s one of the most effective immune boosters available in a safe and easily absorbable form.

Vitamin D

While protecting skin from direct sun rays is an ongoing concern, current research shows that many children are deficient in the vitamin D sunshine provides. Gordon advises parents, “Ask your pediatrician to test your children to determine if they need supplements.”

Powerful Probiotics

In Treatment Alternatives for Children, Dr. Lawrence Rosen, who practices at the Whole Child Center, in Oradell, New Jersey, notes: “By adding probiotics to vitamin D supplementation, parents can be even more certain to keep the flu away from their children.”

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Lennihan maintains that using homeopa-

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thy can stop a child’s nascent cold before it blossoms fully. “When your son shows signs of lower energy and just wants to lie on the couch, or your daughter has a mild fever and says her throat is a bit scratchy, those are the times for ferrum phosphoricum,” she says. “The 6x potency will keep the cold from ever developing.” Two pellets, three times a day, works well.

If parents miss the early signs of an approaching cold, then arsenicum album is the homeopathic medicine needed.

Lennihan holds that it’s the most useful remedy when a child’s nose is running incessantly. She attests that allium cepa [common bulb onion] is a good backup if a child has an itchy nose or raw red skin under it. Both remedies are best given in 30C potency, two to three pellets three times a day for up to three days, to see if symptoms subside.

Chiropractic Care

Dr. Joseph Passanante, a New York City chiropractor, offers insights based on immunology research that has demonstrated a link between the nervous system and regulation of the immune function. Thus

he states, “By aligning the spine and removing nerve interference, chiropractic care enhances immunity, so that good health is maintained.” Receiving regular gentle adjustments can help children ward off illness more effectively, and they will become more limber from the treatments.

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Over-the-counter, water-based saline nasal drops and sprays also can help combat stuffiness and congestion. Plus, unlike nasal decongestants, they are safe and non-irritating, according to Mayo sources.

They also note that a saltwater gargle can relieve a sore or scratchy throat.

Chicken Soup Our grandmothers may have been even smarter than we thought. Recent studies at The Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, illustrate that chicken soup relieves colds in two ways. It acts as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the cells that add to inflammation and by speeding the movement of mucus, reduces the time that viruses are in contact with the nose.

Sound Sleep Dr. Greg Meyer, a Phoenix, Arizona, integrative physician, says the key for parents is to make sure children don’t overexert themselves when they are sick.

“Kids need to rest their bodies in order to heal,” he advises. “An extra day of rest can yield a more certain cure and more reliable recovery.” At this point, parents might need some, too. A little tea party or some time cuddled up with a good book might help the whole family feel better.

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his year, glasses Musician Dave Matthews’ Woodinville Whiskey Company.” of choice holiDreaming Tree wines of day cheer might help everyone feel Sonoma County, California, Organic Wines jollier the morning tout lighter bottles for a and Bubbly after, as well as during “Much like spirits,” festive get-togethers. smaller carbon footprint, Rathbun says, “you As party hosts or labels made of 100 per- may have to do some guests, we can stock on wines cent recycled paper and research or bring gluten-free and sparkling wines, beverages and or- sustainably grown corks. and then find the finganic spirits, wines, est organic options mixers and cocktails He recently partnered with in your area.” Some that avoid sugary syrThe Wilderness Society. good choices for orups to help keep our ganic wines include “fa-la-la” spirit going Nuova Cappelletta, stronger and longer. from Italy’s Piedmont region and Sno Leave it to award-winning author A.J. qualmie wines from Washington State.

Rathbun, a Seattle-based wine and spirits Also, the Organic Wine Company of San expert, to steer us away from ingredients Francisco imports a variety of organically that can turn naughty on those that are produced French Languedoc wines. For nice. He leads us off with some of his a sparkling wine, Rathbun suggests La favorite beverages.

Cantina Pizzolato’s prosecco, produced in Italy’s Vento region.

Organic Spirits

In the category of organic spirits, Rathbun likes Square One organic vodka, Casa Noble tequila and Juniper gin. “Also, if you can find their products,” he advises, “great organic and sustainably made spirit-makers from the state of Washington include Bainbridge Organic Distillery, Side Track Distillery, Sound Spirits and the

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Organic and Low-Sugar Mixers

Keeping the artificial ingredients to a minimum in mixers is important, too. “I strongly suggest Rachel’s Ginger Beer,” says Rathbun. “It’s not sugar-free, but is organic and gluten-free. Also, Fever-Tree

mixers (tonic water, bitter lemon, ginger ale and ginger beer) are all natural— again, not all sugar free—and amazing.

Organic or fresh-squeezed fruit juices also make good mixers. Monin has a sugar-free pomegranate syrup that can substitute for grenadine.”

Gluten-Free Spirits, Wine and Beer

Rathbun found that small-batch distillers that use local and organic ingredients assure customers that they’re getting the real thing, with no unwanted extras. Koval, in Chicago, for instance, offers a naturally gluten-free millet whiskey that’s distilled from organic grain, and then aged in oak barrels made in Minnesota, deemed free of even trace amounts of gluten.

Other gluten-free alcoholic beverages can include wines, vodka, tequila, brandy, bourbon and scotch. By contacting the maker or company directly, gluten-free fans can find out more about their beverage of choice. Captain Morgan’s spiced rum, for example, which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau permit to be designated as gluten-free, is not labeled as such on the bottle.

Gluten-free beers are appropriately labeled and include Sapporo, a Japanese beer brewed from rice; Green’s, a British beer made from a blend of sorghum, buckwheat, millet and brown rice; and O’Brien’s, an Australian beer using a blend of sorghum, millet and rice.

Gluten-free beer lovers can also check locally for micro-brewed options.

Crafting a Holiday Cocktail

Signature cocktails have become a holiday specialty of Andrea Currie, who recently appeared on the Discovery Channel’s Craft Wars. “A cocktail is kind of like a dessert,” says the San Diego, California, creativity specialist. “You don’t have one every day, and when you do have one, you want it to be really, really good.” Moreover, she adds, “When you make cocktails by hand, you get to control the ingredients.”

Currie blogs and crafts at Hand MakeMyDay.com, with her husband, Cliff. His becoming gluten-free three years ago prompted her to develop her gluten-free Mistletoe Mojito, using rum distilled from sugar cane, rather than grain. Pear juice, fresh strawberries and

mint combine for a fresh-tasting and festive concoction.

Signature cocktails can build excitement for holiday get-togethers, notes Rathbun. “Plan on serving only two or three signature drinks, plus having wine, beer and a nice non-alcoholic option,” he suggests. “If you start mentioning these drinks on the invitations to whet people’s

appetites, you give your celebration more personality from the get-go and help ensure a memorable holiday party.”

Award-winning cookbook author Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

FESTIVE BEVERAGE RECIPES Tiziano

“The best, and most simple, way to have better cocktails is to use fresh juice,” says author A.J. Rathbun. This recipe is adapted from his Champagne Cocktails.

Yields 4 servings

and quartered 3 oz (two jiggers) spiced rum 4 oz (½ cup) pear juice or nectar Ice for cocktail glasses Splash of carbonated lemon-lime beverage Slices of fresh pear and mint sprigs for garnish

6 oz (4 jiggers) white grape juice, preferably organic Chilled prosecco, preferably organic Frozen green or red grapes, preferably organic

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint and strawberries with rum, using a wooden muddler or a wooden spoon.

1. Pour 1½ oz (1 jigger) of the grape juice into each of four flute glasses.

3. Pour into cocktail glasses filled with ice and add a splash of carbonated lemon-lime beverage.

2. Fill glasses almost to the top with prosecco. Carefully drop one or two grapes into each glass and serve.

Organic Royale

Variation: Change the white grape juice to strawberry juice or strawberry purée and garnish with a fresh (not frozen) strawberry instead of a grape, to transform this into a Rossini.

Gluten-Free Mistletoe Mojitos

Andrea Currie developed this signature holiday cocktail for gluten-free celebrants. Currie recommends using natural pear juice, found bottled at health food markets.

Yields 2 servings 3 large mint leaves 2 fresh strawberries, hulled

2. Add the pear juice and shake.

Chicago’s Koval distillery advises that if kobuso juice, made from a Japanese citrus, isn’t available, just squeeze in a little fresh lemon juice to taste.

Yields 1 serving 4 oz chilled organic hard cider ½ oz chilled Koval Organic Chrysanthemum-Honey Liqueur ½ oz chilled Yakami Orchard Single Orchard Kobuso Juice 5 drops bitters 1. In a chilled champagne flute, combine the chilled chrysanthemum-honey liqueur and the chilled kobuso juice, then top if off with hard cider.

2. Add drops of some favorite bitters.

3. Stir and serve.

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Why has wheat suddenly become such a health threat?

Banishing Wheat Belly

The wheat we eat today is not the same wheat our grandmothers used for baking.

In the 1970s, in anticipation of a global population explosion and world hunger issues, a well-meaning University of Minnesota-trained geneticist developed a hybridized strain of high-yielding dwarf wheat. By 1985, all wheat products were made from the altered dwarf strain, which now comprises 99 percent of all wheat grown worldwide.

By weight, this modern wheat is approximately 70 percent carbohydrate, in a highly digestible form of a starch known as amylopectin A, which converts more easily to blood sugar than nearly all other simple or complex food carbohydrates.

Gram-for-gram, wheat increases blood sugar and causes insulin problems to a greater degree than even potato chips or table sugar.

Wheat, which now typically comprises 20 percent of all the calories we consume, is in hundreds of prepared foods such as instant soups, salad dressings, candy and granola. In 1970, this wasn’t true. Wheat was only in such foods as bread, rolls, cookies and cake, and it was in a natural form.

The Drawbacks of a WheatDominated Diet

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r. William Davis, author of Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health, is a preventive cardiologist who has gone against the grain to expose yet another genetically engineered monstrosity, shedding light on the dark side of today’s commercial wheat crops.

What made you suspect that wheat might be behind numerous health problems?

When I recognized that 80 percent of the people that came to see me had diabetes or pre-diabetes, I began asking patients to consider removing all wheat from their diets. This made sense to me due to wheat’s high glycemic index. Foods made from this grain raise blood sugar higher than nearly all other foods, including table sugar. The next logical step was to reduce blood sugar by eliminating wheat—organic, multi-grain, whole grain and sprouted—from anyone’s diet.

Patients that followed my simple directives and replaced the lost calories with healthy foods such as vegetables, raw nuts,

meats, eggs, avocados, olives and olive oil returned three months later with lower fasting blood sugars and lower glycohemoglobin levels, which tests how well diabetes is being controlled. Some diabetics became non-diabetics and pre-diabetics became non-pre-diabetic. On average, these people each lost about 30 pounds and experienced relief from arthritis and joint pains, acid reflux, migraine headaches, edema and irritable bowel syndrome, as well as other conditions. Some even reported that they no longer needed inhalers for asthma.

Initially, it seemed like these positive results were just odd coincidences.

However, based on the overwhelming number of incidences, I clearly saw that it was a real and repeatable phenomenon.

I began systematically removing wheat from all my patients’ diets and continued to witness similar turnarounds in health.

Research related to agricultural genetics, an area largely ignored by medical doctors, and my own interviews with U.S. Department of Agriculture experts substantiated what my own anecdotal evidence has revealed.

How does a wheat-dominated diet compromise health?

Eating a wheat-based cereal for breakfast, wheat crackers and pretzels for snacks, two slices of whole wheat bread for lunch and whole wheat pasta for dinner results in too much exposure to amylopectin A, and repeated spikes in blood sugar levels. This leads to insulin resistance and cultivates the growth of visceral fat in the abdomen, which tends toward diabetes and other inflammatory responses.

Even worse, the gliadin protein in wheat is an opiate that stimulates appetite and addictive eating behavior (it does not relieve pain). All this plus the direct intestinal toxic effects of the wheat germ agglutinin protein in wheat add up to a destructive ingredient that spurs acid reflux, bowel urgency and irritable bowel syndrome, and leads to inflammation in various organs.

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Describe how eliminating wheat has affected you.

Thirty pounds ago, I was an enthusiastic consumer of “healthy whole grains,” who relied on pots of coffee or walking and other exercise to maintain focus and energy. My cholesterol values reflected my wheat-consuming habits: HDL 27 mg/dl [milligrams per deciliter of good cholesterol] (very low), triglycerides 350 mg/dl (very high), and blood sugars in the diabetic range (161 mg/dl). I had high blood pressure of 150/90 and excess weight around my middle.

Eliminating wheat from my diet reversed all of these conditions without drugs, including the struggle to maintain attention and focus. Overall, I feel better today at 54 than I felt at 30.

Are gluten-free foods the answer?

Commercially produced gluten-free foods made with tapioca, cornstarch or rice starch—all poor replacements for wheat—are destructive to the body.

Homemade or locally made gluten-free foods absent such ingredients are better, as are the free recipes available via WheatBellyBlog.com.

Millet, quinoa and amaranth, whole grains that lack most of the undesirable properties of modern wheat, are better but not necessarily safe in unlimited quantities because most people today have spent their lives overexposed to carbohydrates. Eating only small portions of these non-wheat grains is key.

For more information visit Wheat BellyBlog.com.

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Spelt: Stone-Age Superfood

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here is a “new” grain, called spelt, available on health food store shelves, and many people are curious about it. It is called dinkel in German and farro in Italian, and it is definitely not new. Neolithic settlements in the Middle East indicate its use as human food almost 8,000 years ago, predating bread and wheat hybrids. Some of the earliest references to spelt are recorded in the Bible (Isaiah 28:25, Ezekiel 4:9).

Spelt has been a major crop in Europe for centuries. About 800 years ago, the Benedictine Abbess and mystic Hildegard von Bingen, a renowned naturopathy icon in Europe, wrote about plants promoting good health: “Spelt is the best of crops… it will give you good blood and make you happy,” she penned.

Spelt, like chocolate, contains tryptophan, which is known to make people feel happy.

Spelt contains 13 percent protein, which is more than eggs, and includes a variety of essential amino acids. It is also a relatively fatty grain, containing only polyunsaturated fatty acids. Spelt is salubrious (well tolerated) for diabetics, because it metabolizes very slowly and is proven to lower cholesterol levels. When it comes to minerals, vitamins and trace elements, spelt is truly amazing.

Trace elements are often completely missing from our contemporary diet, and spelt provides zinc, which supports a strong immune system and selenium, which provides hormonal balance. The list of health advantages seems to be endless, considering the abundance of plant lignans in spelt that offer protection against breast and other cancers.

One could survive on eating only spelt

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for several months without developing deficiency symptoms. Phenolic compounds found in this grain act as natural antioxidants in the human body, and are responsible for the fine, nutty flavor that makes it so easy to integrate spelt into a diet.

Although spelt contains as much gluten as wheat, many people that experience wheat intolerance and are not diagnosed with celiac disease find that they can digest it without untoward symptoms because of the chemical structure of its proteins. Spelt flour can be used in any baking or cooking recipe as a substitute for wheat flour. The cooked berries make a delicious substitute for rice or a nutritious addition in minestrones, and spelt pasta offers all the culinary options traditional pasta has to offer.

Ancient wheat species including spelt, emmer and einkorn, are characterized as “covered wheat”. That means the grains sit inside the hull (the spelt) and do not thresh free like modern wheat varieties. The short yield potential of spelt and additional expense for dehulling (for grain use) cannot compete economically with the breeding programs of the freethreshing wheat. However, it is exactly these features that are the reason for the renaissance of spelt in organic farming.

Not only is spelt extraordinarily robust under environmental conditions such as drought, freezing and poor soil, it also requires very little fertilizer. Although the hull makes it harder to process, it also provides protection against fungi (precluding fungicide use), acid rain and other air pollution. Plus, it allows an easier harvest than wheat because the kernels do not fall out once

it is ripe. But be aware that the absence of fungicide means also that spelt bread is likely to mold sooner than other breads.

However, with the genetic manipulation of many other crops, spelt’s “disadvantages” are actually reason enough to enjoy and give thanks.

Eat Fresh. Buy Local.

Manja Leyk, Ph.D., is the owner of Manna Bakery in Mobile (Manna-Bakery.com) and mother of three sons.

CSA’S (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE)

SPELT RECIPES Hildegard von Bingen Speltmeal 1 cup coarsely ground spelt berries 2 cups water 1 finely cut apple 2 tsp honey Pinch sea salt Pinch galangal Cook spelt in the water for 5 minutes. Add honey, apple, salt and galangal. Sprinkle cinnamon on top.

Serve warm.

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WINDMILL MARKET'S PRODUCE CLUB 85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope Info@WindmillMarket.org 251-990-8883 A weekly delivery of local and seasonal fruits, veggies, organic milk, cheese, grass-fed beef and more delivered from Baldwin County farms to your table every week! Six box sizes to fit your family's needs. Home delivery and Mobile pickup option also available!

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Spelt Pumpkin Bread 2 cups spelt flour (whole or white) 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1½ cups mashed pumpkin 6 tsp olive oil 6 tsp maple syrup ½ tsp sea salt 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg, beaten, or flax and water mixture ¾ cup pecans (roasted, optional) ½ cup fresh coarsely chopped cranberries Combine ingredients and bake for 50 minutes at 350˚F or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Variations: Add 2 tsp ground maroni (chesnut flour) or substitute roasted pumpkin seeds and shredded coconut for the pecans and cranberries.

3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-345-0494 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store featuring local products: organic produce, organic milk, meat, eggs, honey and soap. See ad on page 35.

WESTSIDE GROCERY 85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope WindmillMarket.org 251-990-8883

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MANNA BAKERY

Manna-Bakery.com Info@Manna-Bakery.com 251-447-8667 Mobile's first organic bakery offers 100% organic breads including wholegrain, sweet and gluten-free choices, as well as European style desserts. Desserts are 100% all natural. We bake upon order, delivery within Mobile, Spanish Fort, Daphne, Fairhope, and Dauphin Island. Seasonal specialties!

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Menu online. See ad on page 35.

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3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-345-0495 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Organic cafe and juice bar. Local produce, herbs and meats used. Menu online. See ad on page 35.

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Open for breakfast and lunch every day until 5 PM serving European-style, artisan baked goods; freshly squeezed fruit and veggie juices; smoothies; daily lunch specials like fish tacos and poboys; delicious food to go; hot breakfast plates, and more!

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Family Yoga and Art Lounge – 6-8pm. Inspire creativity by exploring movement and breath in a fun and safe atmosphere with a practice that is beneficial for children as well as adults. Bring the whole family! Art activities afterward. Occurs every first Friday. $3 Admission + donation for yoga.

Space 301, Downtown Mobile. 251-202-YOGA. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

Dreams Awake - Movie Presentation – 7pm. This family drama expands into a spiritual mystery and grows into a mystical adventure. This story provides glimpses into the possibilities of the human spirit, the magical lore between reality and illusion, dreams and awake, and life and immortality. Donation $10.

1230 Montlimar Drive, Mobile. 251-343-0777.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Finding Steadiness and Ease: A Yoga Practice – 11:15am. Join Julie Wilkins in an exploration of a series of primary actions that will help you cultivate a balance of strength and openness. Live music!

Seasoned beginners and up. Pay What You Can. Space 301, downtown Mobile. 251-202-YOGA. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Earth-Heart Reiki Workshop - Personal Day – 9:30am-5:30pm. The focus of Earth-Heart Reiki is to allow for easy expansion of the chakras; to easily align with the magnetic field of mother Earth; practicing the meditations you may have increased awareness and clarity; capacity to fully embrace your heart-self. $125 prepaid/$150 door. Reiki Center of Fairhope, 20730 Hwy 181, Fairhope. 251181-8811, ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com.

Essential Oil Workshop – 10am-12pm. It's that time of the year when we cook with our oils, Young Living Essential Oils. Come and taste the difference. Free. 1230 Montlimar Dr, Mobile. Judith Wilson: 251-656-6696.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Japa Meditation Workshop With Rebecca Havard – 2-5pm. Japa is an ancient form of meditation using chant to connect with your Source. Handouts, learn about Japa beads and meditation. $13 prepaid/$16 at the door. Reiki Center of Fairhope, 20730 Hwy 181, Fairhope. Register with Rebecca: 251-213-4503 or GoldenHealingLotusBlossom@ gmail.com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com.

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Edwene Gaines to Visit Mobile Center for Spiritual Living-Mobile welcomes Edwene Gaines to facilitate a workshop based on her book The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity. Her 30 years of experience can help us gain new understanding and provide support in these current economic times. "Love Offering" Donation.

November 15 • 11am.

1230 Montlimar Dr, Mobile.

Vegan 101 Cooking Workshop – 11am-1pm. In this hands-on workshop, we'll learn the basics of how to build a variety of healthy, delicious plant-based meals to please the whole family, as well as covering basic plant-based nutrition. We’ll be making (and sampling!) a delicious holiday menu. $25 pp or 2/$40. All Saints Episcopal Church, 151 S Ann St, Mobile. 251-510-2418. Tracey@ThePureVegan. com. ThePureVegan.com.

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251-343-0777 Self-Help Reflexology with Julie E Brent – 7-8:30pm. You will learn to work on yourself/family using basic reflexology techniques. Handouts, charts, book recommendations, hands on. Julie has been teaching beginners reflexology for 20 years... you will have fun and feel better! $20 prepaid/$22.00 at the door. Reiki Center of Fairhope, 20730 Hwy 181, Fairhope. 251-281-8811, ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com, ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Port City Craftsmen Arts & Crafts Show – 9am5pm, Nov 16-17. 11am-4pm, Nov 18. Beautifully crafted handmade items for sale by local artists.

All booths indoors. Great for finding those special Christmas gifts. $2. Shriners Auditorium, Schillinger at Hitt Rd, Mobile. Ann Lloyd: 251-633-7198, Lloyd_Ag_Ann@bellsouth.net.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 An Intimate Evening with Psychic Medium Ericka Boussarhane – 6-9pm. Ericka Boussarhane is a professional psychic medium who is sought after around the world. Come out and enjoy an intimate opportunity to connect with your loved ones. $25.

Days Inn North Conference Room, 6501 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL, 32505. 850-941-4321. PsychicFift@aol.com. ColdCasePsychic.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Essential Oil Workshop – 9-11am. It's that time of the year when we cook with our oils, Young Living Essential Oils. Come and taste the difference. Free.

Westminster Village, 500 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort. Judith Wilson: 251-656-6696

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Post-Thanksgiving Yoga Detox – 9:30-11am.

Reduce holiday anxiety, relieve yourself of excess Thanksgiving sluggishness, and sweat out toxins

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with a vigorous detoxifying flow yoga practice lead by powerful flow yoga teacher Ashley Jones, RYT200. Bring a towel. Seasoned beginners and up. Pay What You Can. Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile. 251-202-YOGA. KulaYogaCommunity.org

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 League of Women Voters Monthly Luncheon – 11:30am-1pm. The League of Women Voters of Mobile is studying "Healthy Waters. Healthy Economies. Healthy People." ADEM's Scott Hughes will talk about his agency's policies and actions in regard to water protection. Hughes is chief of the office of external affairs. $15 (for lunch). Bel Air Marriott, 3101 Airport Blvd, Mobile. LWVMobile.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Quantum-Touch Level One Workshop – 9:30am5:30pm. Dec 1-2. Taught by certified instructor, Julie E Brent. CNEs 12.5 (add $50) and MT CEs 13 available.

Full description at Quantum-Touch.com of this powerful, easy to learn energy healing modality. You need not have any previous experience to help yourself or your family. $350 prepaid/$400 at the door. Reiki Center of Fairhope, 20730 Hwy 181, Fairhope. Register with Julie: 251-281-8811 or ReikiCenterOfFairhope@ gmail.com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com.

Intro to the Chakras – 1 -5pm. Explore the basics of the energetic subtle body with Amanda Brenner through a combination of postures, breathwork, meditation and discussion. Learn to identify imbalances and techniques to balance. Modifications for all abilities.

Suggested donation $40. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251202-YOGA. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 An Intimate Evening with Psychic Medium Ericka Boussarhane – 6-9pm. See Nov 17 listing. $25. Days Inn North Conference Room, 6501 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL, 32505. 850-941-4321.

PsychicFift@aol.com. ColdCasePsychic.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19

markyourcalendar Community of the Gulf Coast Wellness Expo The event will include space for vendors with products which support the health of our spirit, mind and body.

There will also be a 5K run. Free admission. $100 for booth space.

January 19 • 9am-4:30pm.

Loxley Civic Center, Loxley.

251-289-0255 CommunityOfTheGulfCoast.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 An Intimate Evening with Psychic Medium Ericka Boussarhane – 6-9pm. See Nov 17 listing. $25. Days Inn North Conference Room, 6501 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL, 32505. 850-941-4321.

PsychicFift@aol.com. ColdCasePsychic.com.

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include a Christ-centered devotion. Donation only.

1901 Main St, Daphne. See website for more info Pneuma-Yoga-Movement.com.

Discounts on Supplements – Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods, 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope. 251-928-0644.

Center for Spiritual Living Service – 10am. Make every step, every choice, every word, a conscious one. Center for Spiritual Living, 1230 Montlimar, Mobile. Rev. Sherrie Quander: 251-343-0777.

CenterForSpiritualLiving-Mobile.org.

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

Sunday Service – 10:30am. Questioning, understanding and growing together spiritually as we enjoy the adventure of life. Center for Joyful Living, 60 N Ann St, Mobile. 251-391-6960.

Sunday Worth-ship Celebration – 10:30am. Find, strengthen and celebrate a connection with Divine Spirit. Donation. One mile north of US Hwy 104. Unity on the Eastern Shore, 22979 US Hwy 98, Montrose.

251-990-8934. UnityEasternShore.org.

Sunday Worship – 11am. Celebrate Spirit in this special and sacred space. Between Hillcrest and Knollwood. Unity Mobile, 5859 Cottage Hill, Mobile. 251-661-1788.

Open Table: A Community of Faith Worship Service (United Church of Christ) – 5pm. Weekly progressive Christian worship. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1050 Azalea Rd, Mobile. 251-545-1011.

Ellen.OpenTable@gmail.com. OpenTableUCC.org.

monday Yoga Abs with Faye – 8:30am. What a great way to jump start your week! Let breath and body move in sync as Faye Mahan weaves a blend of classical yoga flow and poses, with added emphasis on those hard to work abdominal areas. Synergyoga.net. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9-10:15am. Also on Wed. All levels. Every class includes asana (poses), pranayama (breathwork) and mindfulness or meditation techniques.

Props and mats provided. $10. TheYoga Center at A Balanced Body Studio, 103 W Canal Dr, Gulf Shores. 251975-8687, 251-609-6999. KAKeane47@gmail.com.

Yoga in the Yurt – 9-10am. No experience necessary.

Increase flexibility, strength and balance through the gentle stretching and poses of yoga. Instructor Rosie Denton has practiced and taught yoga for many years.

Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and a pillow. Pay what you can (suggested $7-$12). Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center, Citronelle. 251-866-7204. MidEarthHealing@yahoo.com. MiddleEarthHealing.com.

Eyes on Living, Baldwin County Low Vision Support Group – 10-11:30am. Third Mon. Anyone who has or knows someone with vision loss or impairment is welcome in the Single Tax room at Fairhope Library.

Free. Shelia Tetley: 251-929-2169.

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

Relax/Renew/Restore Gentle Chair Yoga – 6-7:15pm.

All levels. Every class includes asana (poses), pranayama (breathwork) and mindfulness or meditation techniques. Props and mats provided. $10. The Yoga Center at A Balanced Body Studio, 103 W Canal Dr, Gulf Shores. 251-975-8687, 251-609-6999.

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La Leche League Enrichment Meeting – 6:30pm.

Last Mon. La Leche League provides encouragement, information and support for nursing and expectant mothers. Free. Call for location. 251-689-2085.

Pranic Healing and Meditation – 6:30pm. Come experience healing for your mind, body and soul.

We address specific physical and emotional ailments, followed by the Meditation on Twin Hearts. Let us take the stress off and balance your aura. Classes also available. CEU's -LMTs and Nurses. $10 donation.

Mobile. Deana: 251-454-0959.

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tuesday Kick Your Yoga Butt – 6:30-7:45am. Also on Thurs. All levels. Every class includes asana (poses), pranayama (breathwork) and mindfulness or meditation techniques. Props and mats provided. $10. The Yoga Center at A Balanced Body Studio, 103 W Canal Dr, Gulf Shores. 251-550-8209.

Rise and Shine Yoga – 6:30-7:45am. Tues and Thurs.

Start the day with an invigorating Hatha Yoga practice.

Class includes a mixture of flow yoga, Pranayama, restorative and meditation. Fellowship, coffee and some of mom's homemade bread follows. $7/drop-in, $50/10 class package, $75/family. Trinity Yoga Studio, Highway 98 East, Foley. 251-987-1147 or 251-609-5541.

Tuesday Morning Yoga with Tracey, RYT 200 – 9:30am. Join Tracey for an all-levels 75 min flow yoga class incorporating all the yogic tools at our disposal to quiet and expand our minds, open our hearts, release anxiety and depression, and find the peace, freedom, and wholeness we all crave. $12 (senior and student discounts available). Quiet Mind Massage and Yoga Studio, Mobile. Tracey@ShantiWarrior.com.

La Leche League Series Meeting – 10:30am. Second Tues. See Mon listing. Free. Call for location.

251-689-2085.

Yoga with Adrienne – 5:45pm. Relax and renew at the end of a long work day. Enhance balance, strength and suppleness with Adrienne while your minds experiences pure delight! Synergyoga.net. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104.

Energize and Relax Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Tues and Thurs. This class emphasizes flow yoga with Pranayama and some Kundalini. Meditation follows the energizing portion to calm in preparation for the day. $7/drop-in, $50/10 class package, $75/family.

Trinity Yoga Studio, Hwy 98 East, Foley. 251-9871147 or 251-609-5541.

Positive Parenting Class – 6-8pm. Kids don’t come with a set of instructions. Learn tools and skills to create a happy, healthy family. Free. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile. 251-479-5700.

Kids101@comcast.net.

Sunday worship at 5 pm 1050 Azalea Rd, Mobile (at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church) opentableucc.org (251) 545-1011

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Creative Spark Writing Group – 7-8pm. Love offering encouraged and appreciated. Rosie Bluum, 6 A Bancroft St, Fairhope. 251-517-5626. RosieBluum.com.

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The Yoga Center $10 per class AM and PM Classes, Tai Chi, Thai Massage & Flash Mob Meditations.

Lunchtime Yoga Yoga with Tracey, RYT 200 – 121:15pm. Feed your soul! Take time to breathe and reconnect with inner peace on your lunch break while we flow through an all-levels yoga practice that will increase flexibility and balance, build strength and confidence while stilling the mind. $12 (senior and student discounts available). Quiet Mind Massage and Yoga Studio, Mobile. Tracey@ ShantiWarrior.com.

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Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis – 12-1pm. This chair yoga class is free to participants and funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. You must have MS to participate. Build strength and flexibility while improving balance and circulation. Free. Fairhope.

251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com.

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Unusual Film Series – 2pm. Third Wed. Adults only.

Thought provoking cutting-edge films shown on big screen in meeting room. Free. Popcorn and drinks included. Foley Public Library. 251-943-7665.

FoleyLibrary.org.

Rise & Shine Yoga Chair Yoga Energize & Relax Yoga

Group Reformer Class – 4:45pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Dana for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and be both leaner and stronger. Please log onto the website to make reservations. Synergyoga.net. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104.

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Viniyoga with Rhonda – 6:45am. Viniyoga is directed toward healing - a yoga for all ages. Join Rhonda Gran-Proescher to refresh the breath, awaken the body, and renew the spirit. Synergyoga.net. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104.

Positive Parenting Class – 9:30-11:30am. See Tues listing. Free. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile. 251-479-5700. Kids101@ comcast.net.

103 West Canal Drive, Gulf Shores Kathy Keane: 251.975.8687 kakeane47@gmail.com Carolyn Hall: 251.609.6999 davidsgallery1@yahoo.com

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$5 Yoga Flow and Chair Yoga – 9:15am Yoga Flow.

10:30am Chair Yoga (seated or holding onto chair to practice balance). Bring your own mat. Beginners welcome. $5. Fairhope UMC CLC. 251-379-4493.

ThriveFairhope.com.

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Spiritual Cinema Group, Mobile – 7-9pm. Second and fourth Tues. View and discuss spiritual movies received from “Spiritual Cinema Circle.” Contact Melissa: 251452-0393. CWG_Mobile_Groupyahoo.com.

Mantra, Mudra and Movement – 9am. This class incorporates sound, breath, hand gestures, yoga postures, joint opening movement and relaxation to facilitate a state of meditation incorporating mind, body and breath. Appropriate for all abilities. Pay What You Can. Rosie Bluum, 6A S Bancroft St, Fairhope. 251-202-YOGA. KulaYogaCommunity. org or RosieBluum.com.

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Spiritual Book Study Group, Mobile – 7-9pm.

First and third Tues. Read and discuss spiritual books chosen by the members. Contact Joy: 251-382-4215.

CWG_Mobile_Group@yahoo.com.

21441 Highway 98 East in Foley 251-987-1147 or 251-609-5541 natstrinityyoga@gmail.com

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All Levels Yoga – 5:30pm. Find the energy to make it through the work week with an all levels flow yoga class lead by Linda Csaszar. Incorporate breath, movement, meditation and relaxation to relieve stress and cultivate mental clarity. Pay What You

Can. Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile. 251-202YOGA. KulaYogaCommunity.org.

Eastern Shore MS Support Group – 5:30pm. Second Wed. Eastern Shore MS Support Group meets each month at Ruby Tuesday in Fairhope. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Weezer: 251-928-7606.

All Levels Yoga – 6-7:15pm. All levels. Every class includes asana (poses), pranayama (breathwork) and mindfulness or meditation techniques. Props and mats provided. $10. The Yoga Center at A Balanced Body Studio, 103 W Canal Dr, Gulf Shores. 251975-8687, 251-609-6999. KAKeane47@gmail.com.

Gentle Yoga wth Tracey, RYT 200 – 6-7:15pm. 75 min gentle practice appropriate for all levels, ages, shapes and sizes. We will breathe and move and let go of all the distractions and obstacles that obscure the peace, happiness, love and freedom we all have within. Om Shanti. $12 (senior and student discounts available). Quiet Mind Massage and Yoga Studio, Mobile. Tracey@ShantiWarrior.com.

International Association of Near Death Studies (IANDS) – 6-7:30pm. Second Wed. Ongoing discussion and support group affiliated with IANDS. Discussion expands to include intuition, after death communication, consciousness studies and related areas of interest to attendees. Free. West Regional Branch, Mobile Public Library. 251-340-8555.

Guided Meditation with Rosie Bluum – 7-8pm. Practice guided meditation at Rosie Bluum and experience an inner journey which heals the heart, mind, body and soul. Nurture the spirit. Full meditation schedule online. $5 suggested donation. Rosie Bluum, 6 A S Bancroft St, Fairhope. 251-517-5626. RosieBluum.com.

Reiki Exchange – 7pm. A "Reiki Exchange" is a way for those who want to practice giving Reiki treatments to share Reiki with anyone who wants to experience Reiki. For those new to Reiki...a short intro talk and Q&A at 7pm sharp! Free. Reiki Center of Fairhope, 20730 Hwy 181, Fairhope. 251-281-8811.

the bliss! Synergyoga.net. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104.

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All Levels Yoga – 9-10:15am. All levels. Every class includes asana (poses), pranayama (breathwork) and mindfulness or meditation techniques. Props and mats provided. $10. The Yoga Center at A Balanced Body Studio, 103 W Canal Dr, Gulf Shores. 251975-8687, 251-609-6999. KAKeane47@gmail.com.

Guided Meditation with Rosie Bluum – 9am and 7pm. See Wed listing. $5 suggested donation. Full meditation schedule online. Rosie Bluum, 6 A S Bancroft St, Fairhope. 251-517-5626. RosieBluum.com.

Yoga with Dana – 10am. Take a break in the midst of a busy morning. Join Dana to transform the body, relieve stress and relax the mind. Leave feeling on top of the world and enjoy the magnificence of the day!

Synergyoga.net. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile.

251-473-1104.

friday Fab Fifteen Friday – Get an extra 15% off purchases. Back to Health Nutrition and Natural Foods, 1600 N McKenzie, Foley. 251-970-2225.

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Yoga with Marsha – 8:30am. Revel in Marsha's refreshing energy as she challenges you with a strong emphasis on alignment and focus while still calming the mind. Sink into the moment and experience

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THERAPIST AND MEDITATION TEACHERS NEEDED - Therapist should have spiritual and nurturing mind; massage or esthetician experience preferred. Teachers needed to lead guided or silent meditations. Info@RosieBluum.com.

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VOLUNTEER OPPS AZALEA CITY CAT COALITION – Volunteers needed in any capacity: transporting cats, trapping and adoption events. Contact Susan Young: 251-648-7582. SusanYoung@ AzaleaCityCats.org.

DOG RIVER CLEARWATER REVIVAL STORM DRAIN MARKRE PROJECT– Volunteers needed to educate the public about the storm drain system. Supplies and instructions provided. Work at your convenience. Contact Janet Miller: J46Miller@yahoo.com, 251-654-1827.

MERCY MEDICAL Hospice volunteers needed to provide services such as running errands, offering respite breaks for caregivers and clerical assistance.

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Yoga with Tracey – 8:30am. Revel in Tracey's refreshing energy as she challenges you with a strong emphasis on alignment and focus while still calming the mind.

Sink into the joy and experience the bliss. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Silent Meditation with Rosie Bluum – 9am. Follow the lead of a crystal quartz singing bowl into a restful period of silence. This is a more challenging style of meditation yet wonderfully rewarding. $5 suggested donation. Rosie Bluum, 6 A S Bancroft St, Fairhope.

251-517-5626. RosieBluum.com.

Yoga in the Yurt – 9-10am. No experience necessary.

Increase your flexibility, strength and balance through the gentle stretching and poses of yoga. Instructor Rosie Denton has taught yoga for many years. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and a pillow. Pay what you can (suggested $7-$12). Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center, Citronelle. 251-866-7204. MidEarthHealing@yahoo.com. MiddleEarthHealing.com.

Core Barre with Dana – 10am. Give yourself the best seat in the house - work your body to a fusion of ballet, Pilates, yoga, and classic fitness. Move to fun music and really change your shape! Synergyoga. net. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104.

saturday Saturday Morning Yoga with Augusta – 7:308:45am. Designed for all levels. The goal is to present movement and mindfulness simultaneously. The movements will challenge you to stay mindful and your mindfulness will allow you to honor your limits without judging yourself. $15 drop-in. $10 students and instructors. Creative Outlet, 66 1/2 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-928-5363. HeartStringsYoga.com.

Market on the Square – 8am-12pm. Every Sat until Nov 17. Farm fresh flavor and live music! Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps and more.

Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile. NCSMobile.org.

Camp Sculpt – 8:30-9:30am. Join Sculpt Yoga and Fitness for Boot Camp and Cardio Combat style workouts in downtown Mobile. 60 mins of military and sports drills, cardiovascular challenges and yoga principles for flexibility and core strength. Make yours a body of art. $15 Drop-in (4 and 8 week discount packages available). Sculpt Yoga and Fitness, 101 North Conception St, Downtown Mobile. 251-525-7079. SculptMobile@ yahoo.com. SculptYogaAndFitness.com.

Silent Meditation with Rosie Bluum – 9am. Follow the lead of a rainstick into a restful period of silence. This is a more challenging style of meditation yet wonderfully rewarding when you succumb to your natural state of being. $5 suggested donation. Rosie Bluum, 6 A S Bancroft St, Fairhope. 251-517-5626. RosieBluum.com.

Pet Reiki – 11am-1pm. Second Sat. Reiki is a great technique for pets that are anxious, have behavioral issues or that have suffered from trauma. House calls are available.

Please call for more information and to schedule an appointment. Costs vary. 811 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope.

251-455-9359. Becky@PranaHealthAndWellness.

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ART FAIRHOPE ARTIST GALLERY 18 South Section Street, Fairhope 251-990-8763 FairhopeArtistGallery.BlogSpot.com Come and be inspired by local affordable art in this uniquely creative atmosphere. Look for “ART” and a golden palette above the door. Open Mon-Sat 10-5.

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KATRINA'S ART CLASSES Serving Mobile and Baldwin Counties 251-554-5704, KatrinaBreeland@gmail.com Facebook.com/StudioGarageArtClasses Beginner's drawing classes for 12 yrs - adults; Art classes for 4 - 11 yrs; Weekly classes in 6-week sessions; Classes are held M - F, 9:30am 12:30pm. Call or email for more details.

BEAUTY B-BUTTERFLY SALON 103A North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-9934 BButterflySalon.com A certified organic salon offering organic products and services including hair color, perms and shampoo. Keeping you and the Earth beautiful. See ad, page 35.

HIDEAWAY IN FAIRHOPE 10860 County Road 24, Fairhope 251-929-2114, 251-591-6168 HideawayInFairhope.com Hideaway in Fairhope is a private salon and day retreat dedicated to providing a relaxing experience. We will pamper you with hair, body and facial treatments, using only the finest organic products. Gift certificates available. See ad, page 19.

CHIROPRACTIC BAYSIDE CHIROPRACTIC REHAB AND LASER THERAPY Dr. Christian Augustin D.C. 8335 Gayfer Road Extension, Ste F, Fairhope 251-990-8388, MyFairhopeChiropractor.com Offering laser therapy as the drug free, noninvasive and painless treatment option for injuries and chronic conditions. See ad, page 29.

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Young Living Essential Oils HealthyLivingWithEssentialOils.com HealthyLivingWithEssentialOils@gmail.com Workshops held the 2nd Saturday and 3rd Tuesday of every month, see Calendar of Events for time and location.

Need more information, call 251-656-6696.

CHURCHES CENTER FOR JOYFUL LIVING 60 North Ann Street Mobile, AL 36695 251-391-6960 Questioning, understanding and growing together spiritually as we enjoy life’s adventure. Center for Joyful Living in Mobile. Sundays, 10:30 a.m.

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Sundays at 10am 1230 Montlimar Drive, Mobile 251-343-0777, CMSpiritualCenter.org Rev. S h e r r i e Quander invites you to visit a loving, inclusive spiritual community where we aim to make every step we take, every choice we make, every word we speak a conscious one. See ad, page 13.

OPEN TABLE: A COMMUNITY OF FAITH (UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST) 1050 Azalea Road at St Luke’s Episcopal Church, Mobile 251-545-1011, OpenTableUCC.org

FOODS AND NUTRITION BURRIS FARM MARKET & BAKERY 3100 Hickory Street Loxley, AL 36551 251-964-6464

Hwy 59 on the way to Gulf Shores.

Fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh baked strawberry shortcake, ice cream and much more. Your first and last stop to the beach, or any other time.

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, featuring organic food, free-range meat, vegan options and organic wine. Store open 7 days a week. Serving the public 35 years. See ad, page 35.

THE HEALTH HUT

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here! Pastor Ellen Sims and the congregation invite you to join them on Sunday evenings at 5:00 p.m. Childcare provided. See ad on page 29.

680 S. Schillinger, Mobile: 251-633-0485 (Across from Home Depot) 6845 Hwy 90, Daphne: 251-621-1865 (Across from Home Depot) For nearly 30 years The Health Hut has been the go-to place for high quality, whole-food vitamins, herbs and sport supplements at great prices coupled with a service-oriented, knowledgeable staff.

See ad, page 11.

DENTISTRY DR. DAYTON HART, DM IAOMT Protocol 225 West Laurel Avenue, Foley 251-943-2471, DrDaytonHart.com

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Offering ozone; laser (nosuture) gum surgery; testing for compatible materials and cavitycausing bacteria; examine for gum disease and bacteria; laser cavity diagnoses; saliva pH check; oral galvanic screening; no fluoride used. See ad, page 35.

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VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II 3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-345-0494, Café: 251-345-0495 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

Comprehensive health food store and organic café, featuring organic food, free-range meat, vegan options and juice bar. Store open 7 days a week. Serving the public 35 years.

See ad, page 35.

HEALING ARTS MARQUERITE DILLON, RN, BSN, HCN Holistic Mind-Body Therapy 4313 Momote Drive, Mobile 251-463-1570, Dillon@mobilehypnosis.co MobileHypnosis.co

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Achieve goals, control cravings and conquer personal challenges with natural and holistic therapy.

Individual and group sessions available. Smoking cessation sessions at Synergy Yoga in Mobile.

PRANIC HEALING IN MOBILE Deana Lannie 251-454-0959

Free healing nights and group meditations every Monday. Pranic Healing classes and the advanced technique of Superbrain Yoga.

REIKI CENTER OF FAIRHOPE

20730 Hwy 181, PO Box 117, Fairhope 251-281-8811 ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com Reiki Workshops and Sessions as well as weekly Reiki Exchange. Learn about the many healing benefits of Reiki. Please call to schedule your appointment. See ad, page 15.

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BECKY ARDREY, LMT Prana Health and Wellness 811 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope 251-455-9359 Becky@PranaHealthAndWellness.com PranaHealthAndWellness.com Therapeutic and rehabilitative massage, integrated with energy therapies, provides optimal conditions to meet your wellness goals. Weekend and evening appointments are available. See ad, pg 19.

JEN ADAMS, LMT 22787 US 98, Building D Suite 5, Montrose, 251-616-4201 JenAdamsLMT.MassageTherapy.com JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com Unique massage technique that is gentle enough for the severest sufferers of pain and deep enough for the most rigorous of athletes. 14 years experience in the bodywork and natural wellness field. See ad, page 19.

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING MIDDLE EARTH HEALING AND LEARNING CENTER 20205 Middle Earth Road, Citronelle 251-866-7204 MiddleEarthHealing.com Middle Earth is an evolving education center, modeling permaculture, sustainable living and the interconnection of the health of the planet and the health of her inhabitants. See ad on page 10.

YOGA THE YOGA CENTER 103 W. Canal Dr., Gulf Shores 251-975-8687 or 251-609-6999 KAKeane47@gmail.com or DavidsGallery1@yahoo.com Inventive, fun and funky yoga. Various styles taught for all levels. Informal and inclusive. Group classes, private sessions, Thai massage and meditation flash mob.

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