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Home of the Living Christmas Trees Don’t discard your Christmas tree after the holidays, plant it! Living Christmas Trees are an environmentally-friendly option that outlive the short holiday season. Decorate your living tree for Christmas and then plant it in your yard for years of enjoyment.

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13982 Woodhaven Dairy Rd. East • Summerdale, AL 36580 251-988-8114 • www.fishrivertrees.com

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letterfrompublisher Mays came home from kindergarten recently and exclaimed, “Mrs. Madson played that Bob Marley song that you and Daddy like to play! You know, the one with the birds.” As we finished dinner, he asked if I’d play it for him. Mays and I sang along to Three Little Birds on repeat at the top of our lungs as we bathed his baby brother, Thatch. All three of us were smiling and giggling as we sang the feel good song: Don’t worry about a thing, ‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright. Singing “Don’t worry about a thing, ‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright!” As I write this letter, I find myself at the end of a great weekend. Despite having to work a good bit of the time, we enjoyed some quality family time and played outside in the near-perfect weather. It’s funny how joyful songs like Three Little Birds seem to pop into my head on days like today. But I need the song’s perspective shifting mantra to play when life gets hard. A week ago, it seemed like we were faced with one bump in the road after another. A round of sickness traveled through our family of four, my husband got stranded in Houston during what was supposed to be a quick weekend getaway, Thatch started waking up in the middle of the night again, the Internet was down for a day and one of our dogs was restless at night with his arthritis. It seemed that everyone I talked to faced even more serious challenges. Within 48 hours, I had a friend taking her mom to the hospital with a broken hip, another friend taking her 4-year-old to the hospital for stitches and a third friend (who is five months pregnant) had a blowout on I-10 with her two young boys in the car. I am so grateful that everyone is safe and sound. Whether we blame these occurrences on the full moon, Mercury in retrograde, karma or nothing at all, life can get pretty rocky sometimes. When I look at my calendar for the rest of the year, I’m quickly reminded of the hectic season that is suddenly upon us. I know we’ll have many days like today that are balanced with productivity and family fun, but I know it will also be easy to slip into a to-do listinspired frenzy of stress. Read this month’s Natural Awakenings when you need to take a break from your busy schedule. “Midday Pick-Me-Up” reminds us to take well-planned naps, “Growing Up with Wayne Dyer” offers reflections on a spiritual upbringing, “Bring Back the Magic” guides parents through a mindful approach to holidays, and several articles focus on natural beauty. As we enter the holiday season, join me in adding an uplifting song or mantra to your mental playlist. May we feel its positivity in challenging moments and sing it out loud when we need a smile. Warmest wishes for a happy Thanksgiving!

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newsbriefs Natalia Larson Offers Esthetic Services at Bliss Salon Licensed Esthetician Natalia Larson began offering services in September at Bliss Salon and Day Spa, in Mobile, providing facials according to the unique skin needs and concerns of her clients. She believes that revitalizing the skin gives it a youthful glow, regardless of age, and says, “I think it’s important to know not only what kind of peel or product will work on your skin now, but how many times it will work and what effect it will have on your skin’s ability to heal in the future.” Larson enjoys providing skin care for people Natalia Larson with a wide variety of skin issues and the challenge presented by those with sensitive skin. “I believe a facial is very personal,” she says. “I select the right combination of skin care products for each person’s skin, because our skin changes all the time and healthy skin will result in long-lasting results.” Location: Bliss Studio, 4513 Old Shell Rd., Ste. H., Mobile. For more information, call Larson at 251-635-6638 or visit NataliaFacials.com. See listing, page 36.

Embark on the Next Holistic Holiday at Sea Set sail aboard the luxurious, ecofriendly, Italian MSC Divina on the the 12th Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise for life-transforming discussions on the benefits of a plantbased diet, plus a host of other health and wellness activities with a community of 1,700 fellow passengers. The 35 expert presenters and teachers will include Ann Crile Esselstyn, known for her life-changing plant-based meals and author of the new book, The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook, a current bestseller on Amazon.com; husband Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, whose groundbreaking research and dietary advice found the book’s 125 recipes; plus Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Michael Greger, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, Chef AJ (Abbie Jaye) and Bhava Ram. More than 130 classes cover food preparation, yoga, Pilates, meditation and other topics related to natural well-being. Cruise passengers will dine on nondairy, vegan/natural cuisine, expertly prepared under the supervision of Mark Hanna, an internationally known natural food chef. Evenings bring opportunities to socialize in the Golden Jazz Bar and enjoy nourishing time in the Aurea Spa. The next cruise is March 14 to 21, 2015. Passengers depart from and return to Miami and dock en route at Falmouth, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. For more information or to register, call 1-828-749-9537 or 1-800-496-0989, email Info@HolisticHolidayAtSea.com or visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com. 8

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Get a Live Christmas Tree This Year Fish River Trees Christmas Tree Farm will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28 through December 23 to help families celebrate a more sustainable holiday with the addition of a living Christmas tree. Located five miles east of Fairhope, in Summerdale, Fish River Trees has been providing the finest choose-and-cut trees, fresh-cut Fraser firs and containergrown, environmentally-friendly living Christmas trees for 32 years. New this year will be flocked trees. Farm visitors will enjoy a live manger scene open during regular business hours, and Santa will be visiting the farm from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 28 to 30 and December 6 and 7. Weekend tree train rides offer free farm tours aboard the Tannenbaum Express. Camel and pony rides and a jump house for kids will also be available on weekends. Location: 13982 Woodhaven Dairy Rd. E., Summerdale. For more information, call 251-9888114, email FishRiverTrees@gultel. com or visit FishRiverTrees.com. See ad, page 2.

Virginia's Health Foods is Moving Virginia's Health Foods, in Mobile, is moving to 3055A Dauphin Street, in the Midtown Mart Shopping Center on the corner of Dauphin and Sage, and will be open the first week of January. Special promotions and one-time-only deals are planned during the opening of the new store. Virginia's has been serving the Mobile community for 39 years, including six from their current location on Airport Boulevard. The store was located on Dauphin Street for the first 32 years, but owner Lynnora Ash points out, "We are not moving back into our old space. The new store will be much bigger and better, and we look forward to serving all of our loyal customers there." The Sunflower Cafe will be moving with the store, as well.

Mobile Baykeeper says, ‘We're Hiring Alabama First’

Elements Massage Mobile will hold their annual Holiday Open House from 3 to 8 p.m., December 4. Owners Claudia McClure and Elizabeth Murphy and staff say it’s their way of saying, “Thank you,” to their clients and the community. There will be free chair massage, refreshments, door prizes and a chance to win 12 massage sessions. Massage gift cards for the holiday season will be on sale during the Open House, where members can buy one gift card and get one free at the walk-in rate. Non-members will be able 2013 Open House to purchase two 55-minute massage gift cards for $99.

Mobile Baykeeper is launching a new campaign initiative, We're Hiring Alabama First, to motivate employers to hire citizens in Alabama when natural and manmade disasters impact their ability to earn a living. According to recent reports, the 2010 BP oil disaster could be responsible for the loss of 1 million jobs on the Gulf Coast, and in 2011, more than 13,000 people lost their jobs after a series of tornados occurred in Alabama. "The entire coastal community learned how connected the environment and economy are when oil washed onto Alabama's beaches and into prime fishing grounds," says Mobile Baykeeper Executive Director Casi Callaway. Impacted communities are the first to lose jobs during a disaster and often the last to recover them. Hiring local citizens first will make Alabama communities more resilient to future disasters, and the local workforce will be subsequently more competitive for future jobs, thanks to the training and experience.

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newsbriefs Fairhope Celebrates America Recycles Day Fairhope is doing its part for America Recycles Day with activities from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., November 15, at the Public Works yard. There will be receptacles for all types of recyclable items, a shredder truck, a silent auction of used bikes and information to help people recycle on a daily basis. This year’s theme is “Yes, Fairhope Recycles—Let’s Do It!” Nancy Anderson, chairman of the city’s recycling committee, says, “Fairhope was one of the first cities in Alabama to offer curbside recycling. We’ve been doing this as a service to residents since 1992, and I’m very proud that my city offers this.” The city now accepts all types of plastic except for plastic bags. “Any plastic containers—bottles, jugs, jars, lids, etc., can now be put in with your plastics for curbside pickup or brought to America Recycles Day,” says Anderson said. “This is huge and will really help keep items out of the landfill.” Location: 555 S. Section St. for a list of acceptable materials for recycling, visit www.cofairhope.com.

2015 Oyster Trailblazer Calendar Eighty percent of the world’s oyster reefs have been lost, and the northern Gulf of Mexico is one of the last places on Earth where restoration efforts can be successful. Scientists and volunteers of the Oyster Trail are busy trying to protect and restore our oyster reef for generations to come. The new oyster calendar, illustrated by local artist Alex VanArsdale, captures regional landscape, culture and folklore, including Oyster Trail sculptures scattered along the Gulf Coast. Proceeds from the sale of the calendars benefit oyster gardening, restoration and environmental education. Schools can raise funds for field trips, equipment and science and art projects by selling the calendar, which includes more than $75 in free offers from the Original Oyster House.

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 24. Christmas orders need to be placed by December 19. 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, creamed cauliflower, gravy, cranberry chutney, pumpkin pie, pecan 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 7.

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kudos American Farmland Trust, the only national conservation organization dedicated to protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices and keeping farmers on the land, has ranked Market on the Square in the Top Three Most Celebrated in Alabama. The I Love My Farmers’ Market celebration, part of the American Farmland Trust’s No Farms No Food Campaign, is an effort to highlight the abundance of fresh, healthy and local food produced by America’s farms and ranches and to recognize that we must do more to save America’s rapidly disappearing family farms. Downtown Mobile’s Fall Market on the Square is open from 7:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday through November 22 in Cathedral Square. For more information, call 251-208-1553 or visit SpecialEventsMobile.org. Also visit Farmland.org. See ad, page 19. 10

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Enjoy an Afternoon of AHA Yoga for Peace and Renewal Laura Jones, RYT, is conducting an afternoon of rejuvenating yoga from 1 to 3:30 p.m., December 14, at Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, in Mobile. As we find ourselves preparing food, shopping for gifts, attending or hosting holiday parties and spending more time with family, the holidays can be quite stressful, even with the magical joys of the season. The workshop focuses on using yoga to break the stress cycle and taking time out to rest. It begins with a 50-minute gentle yoga class to ease overworked muscles and let go of emotional and physical stresses and tensions. This is followed by a discussion of what to do both on and off the mat to maintain a sense of calm, and concludes with a series of mindful restorative postures to melt away the hustle and bustle of the season. Cost is $25 to preregister by calling Jones at 508-345-9324 by Dec. 5; $30 after. Location: 6304 Cottage Hill Rd., Mobile. For more information, email Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com or visit AlabamaHealingArts.com. See ad, page 13.

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Lead Lurks in Lipsticks and Skin Whiteners

ecent research has found several heavy metals in numerous lipsticks and cosmetics. These include mercury and lead in skin-whitening creams, and chromium, cadmium and lead in lipsticks. Scientists from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine tested 549 cosmetic skin-lightening products manufactured in 32 different countries. The products were purchased online and from stores in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan and Sri Lanka. Thirty-three of the products contained more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of lead, and 45 percent of them contained more than 10,000 ppm of lead. Of those purchased in the U.S., 3.3 percent had mercury levels greater than 1,000 ppm. University of California scientists tested 24 lipsticks used frequently by teenagers and purchased at local stores. They found 75 percent contained lead and nearly half exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) maximum acceptable concentration of lead for candy (0.1 ppm). In 2010, the FDA tested 400 lipsticks and found lead in every sample tested— with concentrations ranging from 0.9 to 3.06 ppm. Other studies have confirmed similar findings. They also found significant concentrations of chromium and cadmium among some of the samples. There are currently no concrete international or U.S. standards for safe levels of these heavy metals in cosmetics.

Algae-Based Cosmetics May Ward Off Inflammation and Cancer

lgae extracts added to natural cosmetics may help prevent cancer. A recent review of research from Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Medical University found marine algae extracts help protect skin cells by reducing oxidative stress, which has been linked to both inflammation and cancer. The review covered the major algae types of red algae, brown algae (such as kelp), green algae and bluegreen algae (such as spirulina). A host of compounds in these extracts were found to provide protection against free-radical damage. In one study, phloroglucinol, a phenol derivative from brown algae, inhibited inflammation among human tissue sarcoma cells.

Treadmill Desks Boost Job Performance

n addition to improving fitness, University of Minnesota researchers found that treadmill walking at the desk also boosts productivity and morale. The study tested 40 adults that used treadmills for a year. Selfassessments, combined with supervisor assessments, found that treadmill walking while working increased performance levels. Work performance improved by an average of 11 percent based on supervisor assessments, and 7 percent based on the employee self-assessments. A study from Rutgers University tested 66 adults while they walked on treadmills set for low intensity versus when they were seated at desks, with two days separating the tests. Measurements of reading comprehension, attention span and response speed skills and performance show these were unimpeded by treadmill walking when compared with sitting.

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Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs

esearchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically. The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (non-MRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two. The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics. Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.

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Collective On-the-Spot Buying Revives Local Businesses In most areas of the country, small, locally owned retail businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, but the rising costs of doing business often means they cannot compete with the lower prices of big-box retail giants that negotiate in volume. For several years, the growth and frequency of cash mobs have been breathing new life into struggling mom-and-pop businesses. Like a flash mob performing a dance or social protest, a cash mob gathers people together to have a tremendously positive effect on hometown businesses that may have served them and their families for decades. Most cash mobs agree to meet on a particular day, with each participant committing to spend a specified amount, typically $20 or more. The benefits for local businesses far exceed a one-day influx of cash—new customers are found, previous customers become active ones again and a new appreciation for businesses that fuel a local economy is realized. Participants can also have a little fun while further benefiting their communities as many cash mobs gather with old friends and new after a shopping frenzy at a local establishment for food and drinks.  Source: CashMob.com

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Time Is Money, So Bank It Time banking is an updated, Web-savvy version of barter that allows users to accumulate the time they work and then “spend” it elsewhere. Unlike traditional bartering, it’s not limited to an individual transaction. The medium is so fluid that it can be exchanged many times as a form of currency. Most people do a variety of tasks that others may not want to do or are incapable of doing themselves, such as writing, preparing taxes, babysitting, housecleaning, plumbing or even dentistry. For example, an hour of gardening equals an hour of child care, dentistry, home repair or teaching someone to play chess. The idea is that people trade for what they need and do what they’re good at. Everyone gets what they need by exchanging their expertise. Time banking works for groups, too. Organizations, agencies, churches and businesses can all become members of TimeBanks USA, formed in 1995, and contribute time, energies, skills and resources. Source: TimeBanks.org

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Non-Toxic Can Lining in Development Because fresh food spoils quickly, many packaging and preservation innovations have helped to extend transportation hardiness and shelf life. Now, a new bioresin made from tomato plant byproducts could make it safer to eat ubiquitous canned goods. Led by the Stazione Sperimentale per l’Industria delle Conserve Alimentari (Experimental Station for the Food Preserving Industry), in Parma, Italy, the BIOCOPAC (biocopac.eu/en) consortium is developing a biobased thermosetting lacquer. Most metal food packaging has a BPA-filled liner or chemical-based lacquer to prevent corrosion. While these keep the can intact, they have been linked to deleterious effects on the food inside. Source: Inhabitat.com 16

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Sea-Surfing Robot Tracks Marine Life An unmanned, solar-powered Wave Glider robot has been deployed off the U.S. coast near San Francisco as part of an arsenal of ocean-observing technologies revealing in real time the mysterious journeys of great white sharks and other marine creatures. A new network that also includes data receivers on fixed buoys picks up signals from acoustic tags on animals passing within 1,000 feet and transmits information to a research team on shore, led by Stanford University Marine Sciences Professor Barbara Block. The technology is central to Block’s Blue Serengeti Initiative, which builds on the Tagging of Pacific Predators project, part of the international Census of Marine Life (2000-2010). “The use of revolutionary technology increases our capacity to observe our oceans and census populations, improve fisheries management models and monitor animal responses to climate change,” says Block. Shark Net is a free IOS app available at the Apple store, created by Block and her colleagues to enable a direct, personal connection between the public and wild marine animals, and to raise awareness of the teeming ocean life just off North America’s West Coast. Source: SierraClub.org

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Early into her personal transformation, Snyder realized that digestion holds the key. “I never linked my constipation issues with my acne,” she says. “It’s a tremendous amount of work to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”

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ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow. Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts 20

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in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth. Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape.

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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads. She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.” When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days. She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.

Timely Eating

Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning

Healthy eating pays dividends in radiant skin, lustrous hair, sparkling eyes and a sleek physique.

Top 50 Beauty Detox Foods by Kimberly Snyder These foods work to improve specific body areas while promoting whole-body wellness. Such plant-based foods also improve digestion and raise energy levels.

For Beautiful to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, Skin which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds. When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbers-based plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.

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“The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,” says Snyder. “You want your system to be moving, dynamic.” To keep digestive “sludge” out of our body’s systems, Snyder recommends a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in a jar at room temperature for about five days—or refrigerated raw sauerkraut from a health food store—to help flush out toxins. She also emphasizes supplementing with probiotics, such as her unique formula made from soil-based organisms. Infrared sauna treatments can also help leach heavy metals out of body fat and decrease cellulite. “These techniques have been around for a long time because they work,” says Snyder. “As I always say, outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.”

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nsightly cellulite, which is comprised of fat deposits just beneath the skin, appears as lumps or dimples, usually near the buttocks and upper thighs, and is most common in women. Building muscle can make cellulite harder to notice and help burn more calories. While cellulite deposits might not be eliminated, burning body fat will make them shrink and be less visible. Here are five top exercises to blast stubborn cellulite.

Cardiovascular Exercise

As long as we’re expending more calories than we’re taking in, we will begin burning the body’s fat deposits. As cardio workouts burn calories, they can reduce overall body fat, which also makes cellulite harder to see. Any exercise such as walking, running, hiking or cycling can help in the overall battle to burn calories and blast cellulite.

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Stair climbing burns at least 10 calories a minute, according to the nonprofit National Wellness Institute, that promotes healthy lifestyles worldwide. Plus, stair climbing has the added benefit of working all the muscle areas that tend to get hit with the greatest amounts of cellulite.

Leg Lifts

Janet Wallace, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at Indiana University-Bloomington, advises that leg lifts are the best exercise for toning the outer thighs.

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Lie on the floor on your side, placing one elbow on the ground and prop your head up with that same hand. Place the other hand on the floor beside your waist. With legs straight and toes pointed, lift the top leg up as far as it will go, then slowly lower it back down. Do 10 to 15 reps, and then turn over and work the other leg.

Back Kicks

An MSNBC health segment recommended this fat-busting move to target all the areas that are most susceptible to cellulite. While kneeling on hands and knees, lift a leg up behind you until it’s pointed upward at a 45-degree angle. Slowly bring the leg back down and repeat the movement with the other leg. Start with 15 reps and work up from there.

Squats

Stand comfortably with feet about a foot apart. Slowly bend the knees to lower your body until both thighs are parallel to the floor. Then gradually stand back up, squeezing gluteal and back-of-the-thigh muscles as you rise. If performed consistently, this exercise will increase muscle strength in the thighs and buttocks, which also helps burn fat, according to the Mayo Clinic. Less fat equals less noticeable cellulite. As with the other exercises, start with 15 repetitions per session and work up to more. E.C. LaMeaux posts a body of work at Gaiam Life (Life.Gaiam.com), from which this was adapted.

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poos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises. Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types. “Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.

any of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores. We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.” Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.” Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, shampoo residues that

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result in drab hair, and less-than-glowing skin due to a suboptimal holiday diet. “Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?” Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system. Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an applehoney toner to facilitate glowing skin. She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commercial sham-

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Simple Natural Beauty Ingredients Here are a few favorite ingredients for home treatments: n Honey is perfect for conditioning dry, damaged hair and rinses out easily. n Sour cream makes a great facial mask for softening and cleansing a dull complexion. n Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off. n Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types. n Pineapple juice soothes tired feet and softens rough patches. n Baking soda works head to toe as a hair rinse, facial scrub and bath soak. n Olive oil in a nail soak keeps nails clean, flexible and strong.

Muscle-Soothing Bath Salts Yields 24 ounces This is the perfect bath to relax and refresh the whole body. Add a few drops of essential oils to the mixture for scent. 1 cup kosher or sea salt 1 cup baking soda 1 cup Epsom salt Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean, dry container. Pour one cup of the mixture into a warm tub slowly, allowing the salts to dissolve completely. Soak for at least 20 minutes, but no more than 40 minutes.

Raw Sugar Body Scrub Yields 10 ounces Raw sugar is well-suited for freshening skin. Using a body scrub helps rid skin of surface impurities, enabling it to retain more moisture and look healthier. It also boosts circulation, which energizes the whole body. 1 cup raw sugar ½ cup light oil, such as almond or sunflower ½ tsp vitamin E oil Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean container. Massage a tablespoon or two at a time all over the body to gently exfoliate and moisturize skin.

Body Butter Yields 4 ounces This is a rich, buttery cream that makes a wonderful all-over body cream. It contains four well-known skin conditioning oils. ¼ cup grated cocoa butter 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp light sesame oil 1 Tbsp almond oil 1 Tbsp grated beeswax

Combine all the ingredients in a heatresistant container. In the microwave or on the stovetop using a double boiler, gently heat until the mixture just begins to melt. Remove from heat and stir well until the wax and cocoa butter are melted and all ingredients are mixed together. Pour into a clean container and allow it to cool completely. Spread a small amount of the body butter on the skin.

Basic Shampoo Yields 8 ounces If hair is oily, the optional vegetable oil may be omitted, but if hair is dry or damaged, include it. This is a great shampoo for all hair types because it’s gentle on hair and won’t strip away the natural oils. ½ cup water ½ cup mild natural liquid soap (like Dr. Bronner’s or any Castile soap) ½ tsp light vegetable oil (optional) Gently stir all the ingredients together, being careful not to beat the mixture or it will create foam. Pour the shampoo into a clean plastic container. Shampoo as normal, and then rinse well with cool water.

Solid Perfume Yields 1 ounce Solid perfume and scents have always been popular because they are longlasting, easy to carry and discreet—just rub them on—no need to waste them by spraying the air. 1 Tbsp grated beeswax 1 Tbsp almond oil 8 drops essential oil or mixture of oils (peach, orange, sandalwood, vanilla or lavender) In a heat-resistant container or small saucepan, gently heat the beeswax and oil until it melts. Stir in the scented oil, pour into a clean, small container and allow the mixture to cool completely. Rub a finger across the solid perfume and apply the scent to pulse points or anywhere else. Recipes courtesy of Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home, Natural Beauty for All Seasons, Natural Beauty from the Garden and Eco Beauty.

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Start before the holidays. “Talk to kids about how you’ll celebrate the holidays in your own home, noting that it might be unique. Focus on aspects that aren’t gift-related,” suggests Golin. Plan food-focused traditions such as baking together and special group meals. Generate excitement around spiritual aspects of the season or visits from out-of-town family members. When shopping together for gifts, make a plan and stick with it, letting everyone know its purpose beforehand. Resist impulsive purchases trumpeted by store promotions.

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BRING BACK THE MAGIC Give Kids the True Gifts of the Season

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ccording to a poll by the Center for a New American Dream in 2005, three out of four Americans wish the holidays were less materialistic. Traditionally rooted in family, faith and joy, the season can be marred by commercialization. Instead, inspire the whole family to take a “buy less, get more” approach so that everyone can experience the essence of what many consider the most wonderful time of the year.

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Josh Golin attests that the holiday season is a perfect time to start discussing the power of advertising and the techniques used. Teens are especially sensitive to the notion of being manipulated by adults. For children under 8 that can’t yet comprehend the persuasive intent of commercials, limit screen time with all devices. Golin advises that the scope of commercialism has changed radically.

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New American Dream’s Simplify the Holidays guide at Tinyurl.com/ SimplifyTheHolidays encourages families to reconnect by participating in meaningful activities such as neighborhood caroling, building a gingerbread house, preparing gift boxes for the homeless, taking a nature hike or making a feeder for backyard birds. Explore volunteer projects as a family, letting the children’s interests lead. If kids are attracted to water, pick up litter along a shoreline. In the spirit of the season, donate gently used clothing, books and toys to a shelter. For animal lovers, contribute time or materials to a local animal rescue or rehabilitation center. Attend community events such as musical performances, plays and art exhibits. Seek out inexpensive or free local activities. Kids are often enthralled by a simple tour of neighborhood Christmas lights.

Gift Buying

Make gift purchases consistent with the family’s values. Golin suggests resisting the temptation to buy the season’s “hot” products. “Resist buying what’s advertised the most. We have power as parents and as part of a larger culture to believe there’s no such thing as a musthave toy or holiday gift.” Instead, search

for timeless, high-quality items that are eco-friendly and fair trade. Try wooden toys for babies and toddlers or a bamboo skateboard for teens. Ads can make a toy look appealing because it’s brand-new and ready-touse, but homemade gifts can be a more meaningful alternative. New American Dream suggests constructing a rope swing or wooden sandbox for little ones. Given a comfortable timeframe, children can gift grownups homemade green cleaning products or re-potted herb and houseplant clippings. All ages can give away the last book they read and kick off a year-round book exchange. Forego more tangible items by gifting experiences like a zoo membership, bowling gift cards or movie tickets, or make a charitable donation to a cause that the recipient supports. Let friends and family make shopping easier by inviting them to create such a gift registry at SoKindRegistry.com.

Unplug

Always plan for quiet time. It reduces exposure to holiday marketing, creates opportunities for family bonding and fosters independent children. Golin observes, “We can all be better about trusting our kids to entertain themselves. When reducing screen time, we don’t necessarily need to suggest activities to kids. Give them the space to be bored for a minute and be amazed at what they come up with on their own.”

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Growing Up with Wayne Dyer Serena Dyer Reflects on Her Spiritual Upbringing by Lindsay McGinty

What was it like to grow up with Wayne Dyer as your father? Growing up, my seven siblings and 28

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I were exposed to a lot of ideas that were different than what my friends h e a r d . We were taught that within each of us is a purpose, a passion that we call dharma, and that dharma is what we are incarnated here to do. We were taught that the most important thing you could do in your life was to follow that dharma, and in doing so, you would be serving God. I often joke that my childhood was filled with unconditional love and security, but also a lot of weirdness! Not many kids learn transcendental meditation at the age of 5 and count monks as friends. photo: Pacific-Plus.com

e r e n a Dyer had a unique childhood being raised by spiritually progressive parents, including her bestselling celebrity dad, Wayne Dyer, P h . D. , w h o would write her notes on personal stationery printed with the motto, “Be realistic. Expect miracles!” It’s not a message her peers likely heard at home. Now 29, Serena shares her point of view in Don’t Die with Your Music Still in You: My Experience Growing Up with Spiritual Parents, co-authored with her father. The title reflects her parents’ key lesson for their children: Pursue the life you are born to live. Some missteps along the journey to her true calling included enrolling in law school to maintain her student identity, but her upbringing served as a light guiding her home to herself. She wrote the book after dropping out of law school, a big step toward her dream of inspiring others to live authentically.

Were there any downsides to being raised by spiritual parents? I like to think that while there weren’t any real downsides, there were certainly challenges. For example, in a more traditional household, when someone gets the flu, their parents probably tell them that it’s flu season and it’s just going around. In my household, when one of us would get the flu, we were told that we aligned with it and allowed it in. In other words,

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part of the challenge of having spiritually progressive parents is that they make sure you are aware that you are responsible for everything happening in your life.

What is the greatest lesson you learned? Thus far, it is knowing that we are the creators of our destiny—the masters of our fate. I wholeheartedly believe that we sign up for the experiences we have in this lifetime, as they are part of our soul’s desire to grow and expand. When we make the choice to view life as not happening to us, but responding to us, we become more consciously aware of how much our thoughts affect our daily experience. I am so grateful my parents taught me this at a young age because I have learned to choose my thoughts carefully.

What is the greatest gift your parents have given you? It’s not something they did for me; it was how they lived their lives in front of me. My parents did not encourage me to follow my dreams and then sacrifice theirs in order to raise me. My parents followed their dreams and in watching them do so, I felt safe to go after mine, as well. They taught me that there is no honor in sacrificing yourself or your dreams for anyone else, and demonstrated that the only time you have to make your life the way you want it is now. I am grateful to them for living their lives this way, which has allowed me to feel safe living my life this way, as well.

What advice would you give to people that wish they were raised in a more spiritual manner? I tell people that it doesn’t really matter what kind of parents you had, it matters how you feel about yourself. Everything in life starts with the self. If you don’t have love and acceptance and forgiveness for yourself, you won’t have these things to give to other people either. I was taught that we can’t give what we don’t have. When we learn to love and treasure every part of ourselves, we also have love to give to others. Contributor Lindsay McGinty lives in Orange County, CA.

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Practice Gratitude and Change Your Life by April Thompson

“I have started a gratitude journal that I write in every day. When you run out of the ‘obvious’ blessings, it makes you dig deep and see all the small things. I commit to do my very best to never take anything or anybody, good or bad, for granted.” ~ Lisa Henderson Middlesworth “A town can be such a blessing. Neighbors always pull together when there’s a tragedy or natural disaster. The boundaries diminish and yards become one... we eat in each other’s kitchens, supervise each other’s children, share vehicles and generally watch out for each other. I believe it is God’s way of reminding us that we’re one family and each of us provides the strength and foundation for the other.”

the relationships were already solid, according to Green, “In many cases, it was the most significant conversation we ever had.” Gratitude is a small act with a big payoff, Green observes. “The person receiving gratitude appreciates knowing they made a difference, but the giver is the greatest recipient. It feels good to express gratitude, plus you are freed from future regrets that you didn’t express it when you had the chance.” Patricia Brugioni, a Christian Science nurse from Chicago, has been sharing three things she’s grateful for on social media on a daily basis since taking a five-day online challenge earlier this year. “I am a grateful person by nature, but now I am claiming the good that is coming to me and learning to cherish things without feeling like I have to earn them,” she says. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

~ Colleen Epple Pine “My losses have given me an inner compass by which I live my life. While I would not wish the tragedies I have experienced on anyone, I am eternally grateful for the blessings. I do not waste time, and I know how to love without fear.”

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i d d l e s w o r t h , “Feeling gratitude for the strangers that betPine and Badyter our lives. It can also na are among and not expressing deepen our gratefulness thousands adopting a it is like wrapping for the significant others Gratitude Challenge to we sometimes take for a present and help develop their gratigranted. tude reflex and cultivate not giving it.” Approaching a milea more positive outlook stone birthday, retired on life. Gratitude can ~ William Arthur Ward b u s i n e s s m a n Wa l t e r take many forms, but typGreen set out on a yearically participants pledge long journey to visit 44 to reflect upon and express it daily people that he credited with changing with the help of email prompts from a his life to initiate conversations about sponsoring organization. A gratitude their influence, which he recounts in practice can help grow appreciation the book This is the Moment! While

Kindspring.org’s first online Gratitude Challenge brought together 11,000 people from 118 countries. The site now has an online portal, including a startup kit designed to help community organizations sponsor their own challenges. Gratitude can be good for business, too. Four Canadian branches of the bank TD turned its ATMs into “automatic thank-you” machines that provided high-value personalized gifts to its longest-standing customers to thank them for their loyalty. Any business can be creative in showing appreciation in meaningful ways to its customers. As with any new skill or habit, gratitude needs to be exercised until it becomes second nature. Simply writing a page a day in a gratitude journal or saying a morning thank-you prayer can help maintain the momentum.

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leep, along with nutrition and exercise, shapes the backbone of overall health, yet 40 percent of Americans get an insufficient amount, according to a recent Gallup survey, and the potential health risks are considerable. “Sleep deprivation affects every organ system and disease state,” and is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and mortality, says Michael Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founder of TheSleepDoctor.com. “It’s best to get seven to eight hours of sleep in one big block at nighttime,” counsels Breus. Yet the circadian rhythm dictates two peaks of sleepiness every 24 hours—one in the middle of the night and another 12 hours later, says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, director of the sleep medicine program at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Interacting with the circadian rhythm is the homeostatic rhythm, which causes greater sleepiness the longer we’re awake. Both circadian and homeostatic sleepiness elevate by mid-afternoon, resulting in the familiar 4 p.m. slump. Siesta cultures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap. “Naps are a double-edged sword,” observes Epstein. While they help relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuate an unhealthy cycle

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of daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Stepping outside for 10 minutes of sunlight and fresh air can stamp out sleepiness, says Breus, which is much healthier than reaching for a caffeine jolt or sugary snack.

Be a Better Napper

A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidation, helping explain why German scientists found even six-minute naps to be rejuvenating. If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle. Here are other practical tips. Reflect on the rationale. “Boredom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,” says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at The Huffington Post, which instituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago. A quick pick-me-up to boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze. Plan a prophylactic nap. Forestall late afternoon fatigue by napping between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with night-

time sleep, advises Epstein. Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is suppressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear eyeshades, suggests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy. Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus. Power down. Setting an alarm for 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers deep sleep, from which waking results in sleep inertia, or grogginess, that impairs mood, decisionmaking and motor skills.

Napping at Work

While many progressive businesses such as Google, Apple and Zappos permit or even promote workplace napping, most companies are still skeptical. “We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.” Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak performance. A recent study found that night-

“Sleep is never a waste of time if it’s helpful.”

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~ Dr. Michael Breus shift air-traffic controllers that napped for 19 minutes showed better vigilance and reaction times than non-nappers. Other documented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity. Seek out a sleep sanctuary at work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused conference room with a couch, or a first-aid office cot, suggests Chan. Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus insists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time. “You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.” If sleeping is not currently condoned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate napping on work performance, says Epstein. Suggest implementing a sleep wellness program, which can offer education on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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Salty Worm Brackish Classic – 1-6pm. The "Brackish Classic" is the world's only fishing tournament that pits saltwater speckled trout fishermen against freshwater bass fishermen, raising funds for MCI research endowment.The Delta Bash is a family-friendly party following the tournament. $20-$250. Bluegill Restaurant, 3775 Battleship Pkwy, Spanish Fort. Kori Saucier: KSaucier@ southalabama.edu or 251-460-6209.

SUNDAY, November 2

Power Yoga Basics – 2:30pm. Gain a deeper understanding of hot power vinyasa yoga through a slower paced flow, appropriate modifications and breaking down of specific poses. Experience change and empowerment in mind, body and spirit. All levels welcome. Unheated. $15. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. TheSoulShineLife@gmail. com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

TUESDAY, November 4

How to Choose An Insurance Product – 10-11am. Hosted by USA Mitchell Cancer Institute and presented by Mary Lou Bowers, Associate Director of MCI Operations & Finance. The seminar is presented free of charge to attendees. USA Mitchell Cancer Institute,1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile, 2nd floor, Multipurpose Room. RSVP: 251-445-9647.

BFF (Breast Friends Forever) Support Group – 5:30pm. The mission of BFF is to create an atmosphere for breast cancer survivors to come together, receive and give emotional and psychological support to one another. BFF meets the first Tuesday of each month. Free. USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile, 2nd floor, Multipurpose Room. Darlene Chavers: 251-6313989. usamci.com.

Thursday, November 6

markyourcalendar Fairhope Film Festival 44 feature films and 20 short films shown at 6 Fairhope venues, from intimate theater settings to state-of-the-art auditoriums. Directors, actors and screenwriters participate in the screenings and informative panels. Sunday Vanguard feature; Midnight Madness screenings at Fairhope Brewery; outdoor screening during Art Walk; Red Carpet Gala at The Fairhope Inn. Single tickets $10; 6-pack for $55.

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FRIDAY, November 7

How to Choose An Insurance Product – 12-1pm. Hosted by USA Mitchell Cancer Institute and presented by Mary Lou Bowers, Associate Director of MCI Operations & Finance. The seminar is presented free of charge to attendees. USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile, 2nd floor, Multipurpose Room. RSVP: 251-445-9647. usamci.com.

Pranic Healing Class, Level 1 – 6-9pm, Nov 7. 9-5pm, Nov 8. Learn anatomy of the energy-body, 11 major chakras, their functions, how to feel energy and validate details in your life with it, keep yourself energetically clear and balanced, step-by-step techniques for healing yourself, loved ones, plus much more! Mobile. Call for more info: 251-454-0959.

SATURDAY, November 8

Wounded Warrior Benefit Class – 1-3:30pm. All proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project! First 2 hours will be an all levels asana practice, last 30 minutes restorative. Practice is appropriate for all levels. Suggested donation $20. Fairhope Yoga & Wellness. 251-455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

SUNDAY, November 9

Unlimited Horizons – 2:30-5:30pm. Rev. Jamie Sanders will talk about, “Stepping into Mastery”. Jamie's discussion will show you what it looks like, what it feels like, to step into the realms of true spiritual mastery. $10. Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Dr, Gulf Breeze, FL. 850-710-0728. Info@UnlimitedHorizons.org. UnlimitededHorizons.org.

TUESDAY, November 11

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Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks every second Tuesday. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Food sponsored by Sunflower Cafe.

November 11 • 5-7pm

Fairhope Brewing Company 914 Nichols Avenue, Fairhope 251-279-7517 MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks Biblical Oil Class – 6:30-9pm. Join Laurie Azzarella, Young Living Educator, as she shares the

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scents of ancient scriptural essential oils and how to use these ancient gifts in our every day life. We will explore God’s intentions for our vibrant health. $5 donation to the food bank. Prodisee Pantry, 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spainish Fort. 850-380-4943.

FRIDAY, November 14

Raindrop and AromaDome Workshop – 4-10pm, Nov 14. 9am-6pm, Nov 15. Julie Chertow will be sharing extensive education on the chemistry, functionality and the physiological effects of Young Living Essential Oils. Participants will experience and learn Raindrop Therapy with AromaDome. $195. Holiday Inn Express, 29725 Woodrow Ln, Daphne. TinyURL.com/aromadome.

Happy Hips & Hamstrings Class – 5:30-7pm. Tight hips and hamstrings got you walking sideways? This is the perfect class for you! This full vinyasa flow class, lead by Brooke Nisbet, E-RYT 200, will focus on opening, strengthening and releasing tension in the hips and hamstrings. All levels. $15. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. TheSoulShineLife@gmail.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

SATURDAY, November 15

Advanced Alignment Class – 1-2:30pm. Class to help the yogi who feels a little stuck in their practice and wants to advance to the next level. Focusing on alignment, work to deepen your knowledge and ability. Will include inversions, arm balances and backbends. $15 w/o membership. Fairhope Yoga & Wellness. 251-455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

Quantum-Touch Level I with Julie E Brent – 9:30am-5:30pm, Nov 15-16. When you get a cut on your skin you expect it to heal within a few days. This is the same process that is possible with any problem area, inside or out. Quantum-Touch stimulates the process in every cell allowing the healing to occur. 13 MT CE's included. $400 door/ prepaid $350. Reiki Center of Fairhope. Julie: 251504-5328. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail.com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

WEDNESDAY, November 19

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Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks every third Wednesday. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks.

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THURSDAY, November 20

Mitchell Cancer Institute's Celebrate Hope Gala – 6pm. This New Orleans themed, sell-out event, presented by The Mapp Family Foundation, features

local celebrity chefs, jazz band Sharon Carroll and Company, and wine and beer pairings. All proceeds go toward MCI's early detection cancer research program. $175 per person. USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Avenue, Mobile. USA Office of Development: 251-460-7032. Development@ usouthal.edu. usamci.com/celebratehope.

FRIDAY, November 28

Black Friday Salsa Class! – 7-8:30pm. If you can walk, you can dance. No dance experience required! Have you always wanted to learn how to dance Salsa? Here's your chance. You'll learn the basics of Salsa dancing, listen to some great music and have a ton of fun. No partner required. $10 individual/$15 partners. Fairhope Yoga & Wellness. 251-455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

SATURDAY, November 29

Usui Reiki Level I Certification Weekend – 9:30am-5:30pm, Nov 29-30. Complete training and attunements with supervised practice sessions so you can ask questions and get answers! You will learn how to help yourself daily using Reiki. Julie is experienced as an instructor and practitioner. Don't wait, register now! $350 door, prepaid $300. Reiki Center of Fairhope. Julie: 251-504-5328. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail. com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

SUNDAY, November 30

Astara Metaphysical Study Group – 2pm. If you seek enlightenment, healing for body and soul, new inspiration and aspiration, you may find the realization of your personal goals and dreams through Astara, a place of light, a lodestar on the true path of the soul. Donation. Mobile. 251-454-0959.

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December 10 • 5-7pm

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PRODUCE Clubs Windmill Market's Produce Club

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

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Comprehensive health food store featuring local products: organic produce, organic milk, meat, eggs, honey and soap. See ad, page 7.

WestSide Grocery

85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-8883 WindmillMarket.org Local grocery sells the area's best produce, grassfed meat, Alabama's organic milk, locally made cheeses, Gulf seafood, local honey, sweets, baked goods and more! Best prices in town on produce, too!

Restaurants & BaKERIES MANNA BAKERY

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

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320 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Organic cafe serving lunch and Sunday brunch. Local produce, herbs and meats used. Menu online. See ad, page 7.

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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, page 7.

Sweet Olive bakery & Cafe 85 North Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-990-8883 • SweetOlive.co

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

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sunday Discounts on Supplements – Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods (251-928-0644) and Virginia's Health Foods (251345-0494). 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope and 3952 Airport Blvd, Mobile. VAFairhopeHealthFoods.com. Center for Spiritual Living Service – 10am. Make every step, every choice, every word, a conscious one. Center for Spiritual Living, 1230 Montlimar, Mobile. Rev. Sherrie Quander: 251-343-0777. CenterForSpiritualLiving-Mobile.org.

Open Table Worship Service (United Church of Christ) – 10:30am. New time and location. Weekly progressive Christian worship. Gathering in the chapel at All Saints Episcopal Church, 151 S Ann St, Mobile. 251-545-1011. Ellen.OpenTable@gmail. com. OpenTableUCC.org.

Sunday Service – 10:30am. Explore a spiritual pathway with Mobile Unitarian Universalists, 6345 Old Shell Rd, Mobile. UUFM.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. AHA Afternoon Yoga – 1pm. Begin the week by exploring body-mind-spirit while promoting balance and wellness within. Eclectic yogic elements ensure the fun; traditional foundations ensure the proper body alignment and safety. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 drop-in/12-classes for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com. Soul Shine Power Hour – 4:30pm. A faster paced power vinyasa flow that will build strength, increase flexibility, strengthen your core and transform your body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. 60 min class in a heated room. $15 drop in. Packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. TheSoulShineLife@gmail. com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

monday Soul Shine Power Vinyasa – 9am. Mon, Wed, Fri. An invigorating vinyasa flow that will build strength, increase flexibility, strengthen your core and transform your body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. 75 minutes. Heated. $15 drop in. Packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. TheSoulShineLife@ gmail.com. TheSoulShineLife.com. Mindful Movement – 9:15am. Unwind your morning with a beginner friendly mindfully moving yoga practice ending in restorative yoga positions. Prac-

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Group Reformer Class – 12pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Adrienne for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and be both leaner and stronger. Please log onto the website to make reservations. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net. Gentle Yoga with Dana – 4:15pm. Join Dana for a calming yoga class to ease stress, refresh the soul, and quiet the mind. Finish your day and find bliss and joy in the land of “ahhhhs". Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

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

Outstretched Christ-Centered Yoga Class – 5:45pm. Also at 8:15am on Wed. Each week Pneuma offers two donation-only yoga classes open to the public. Classes are appropriate for all levels and include a Christ-centered devotion. Donation only. 1901 Main St, Daphne. See website for more info: Pneuma-Yoga-Movement.com. Beginners Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. Begin your exploration of yoga with this introductory class. No previous experience is needed. $10. Fairhope Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. 251-455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

tuesday Sunrise Yoga with Rhonda – 6am. Join Rhonda Gran-Proescher and start your day with some revitalizing morning yoga. Charge the body, ease stress and focus the mind. Find the joy in the movement! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

La Leche League Mobile Bay Area – 10:30am. La Leche League meetings are open to all women with an interest in learning about and supporting breastfeeding. Meetings are always free and babies/children are welcome. 251-689-2085. For location information or breastfeeding help contact AmandaLLLMobile@yahoo.com or MeghanLLL@ yahoo.com. Grief Recovery Meeting – 1-2:30pm. This is a Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses. Experienced, professional and compassionate staff members support you through the grief process with the goal of transitioning into a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment. Ascension Funerals & Cremations, 1016 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile. 251-634-

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Christ UMC Farmers Market – 2:30-5:30pm. Tues, Oct 7-Nov18. Fall Farmer's Market at Christ United Methodist Church. Local produce vendors, baked goods and other homemade products. 6101 Grelot Rd, West Mobile. Bob McBride: 251-7677526 . Missions.CUMC@gmail.com.

Soul Shine Power Hour – 4:30pm. Tues & Thurs. A faster paced power vinyasa flow that will build strength, increase flexibility, strengthen your core and transform your body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. 60 min class in a heated room. $15 drop in. Packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. TheSoulShineLife@gmail. com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Green Drinks Fairhope – 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Brief speaker at 6pm. Sponsorship, speaking and catering opportunities available. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope. 251279-7517. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks. Yin Yoga with Cindy Johnson – 5:30pm. Experience Yin Yoga, a blissful and meditative evening of gentle stretching that focuses on your joints and muscle tissue. Yin yoga is gentle and nurturing, bringing balance to an active lifestyle. A perfect way to ease into yoga. All welcome. $10. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-517-5626. Info@RosieBluum.com. RosieBluum.com. Positive Parenting Class – 6-8pm. Also Wed. at 9:30am. Kids don’t come with a set of instructions. Learn tools and skills to create a happy, healthy family. Free. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile. 251-479-5700. Kids101@comcast.net.

Sierra Club Meeting – 6-8pm. 1st Tues. Open to the public. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort.

Pranic Healing Clinic and Meditation – 6:30pm. Headaches, stress, any physical or emotional ailments bothering you? Come experience healing for your mind, body and soul followed by the Meditation on Twin Hearts. We all have the ability to heal ourselves and others. Classes also available. Donation. Mobile. 251-454-0959.

Guided Meditation – 7pm. Go within. Release thoughts, concerns and worries as you relax into the peaceful state that is your true nature. Let us guide you to tranquility and freedom of mind. Your only requirement is to listen, allow, be open and bring your imagination. $5. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-5175626. Info@RosieBluum.com. RosieBluum.com. Meditation on Twin Hearts – 7:30pm. In this universal meditation we become a conduit of divine blessings and world service to the planet and humanity by blessing with peace, love, joy and goodwill. It's an advanced meditation for achieving illumination or universal consciousness. Donation. Mobile. 251-454-0959.

wednesday $5 Yoga & Chair Yoga – 9:15am, Flow. 10:30am, Chair Yoga (seated or holding onto chair to practice

balance). Beginners welcome. Bring your own mat. Enjoy exercise at every level. Improve balance, strength and flexibility. $5. Fairhope UMC CLC. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com. AHA Integrative Yoga – 9:30am. Wed & Fri. Attain inner peace, relieve stress and build strength/ flexibility through body-mind awareness, breath and postures. Includes healing techniques like affirmations, mudras, chakra balancing and guided/ silent meditations. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 drop-in/12-classes for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com. Beginner Tai Chi Qigong Class – 10-11:15am. Near Bellingrath Rd, this beginner class introduces students to the ancient Chinese moving meditation exercise (not a martial arts class). Simple and fun to do; No registration required. $10 first time intro, $12 per class. Fowl River Community House, 5401 Fowl River Rd, Theodore. 850-226-9355. www. BlueWillowWellness.com.

Free Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis – 10:30am. This chair yoga class is free to participants and funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Build strength and flexibility while improving balance and circulation. Fairhope. Thrive@ThriveFairhope.com. 251-379-4493. Group Reformer Class – 12pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Adrienne for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and be both leaner and stronger. Please log onto the website to make reservations. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Green Drinks Mobile – 5-7pm. Every 3rd Wed. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Brief speaker at 6pm. Sponsorship, speaking and catering opportunities available. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Alchemy Tavern, 7 S Joachim St, Mobile. MobileBayGreenDrinks@ gmail.com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks. Eastern Shore MS Support Group – 5:30pm. 2nd Wed. Eastern Shore MS Support Group meets each month at Ruby Tuesday in Fairhope. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Weezer: 251-928-7606.

Soul Flow Yoga – 5:30pm. Soul Flow Yoga, taught by Rebecca Washburn, RYT is an invigorating flow designed to inspire and empower from within. A workout for your muscles, relaxation for your mind and connection with your soul. Release obstacles in life on and off the mat. $10. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-232-1143. Rebecca.SoulFlow@gmail.com. RosieBluum.com. Near Death (NDEs) and Related Experiences – 6pm. 2nd Wed. Mobile affiliate group of IANDS. All are welcome to share experiences and support. 2014 begins our 12th year. Free. West Regional Branch, Mobile Public Library, Grelot Rd (near University Blvd). 251-340-8565. lbrlumin@aol. com. IANDS.org. AHA Monthly Group Guided Meditation – 6:45pm. 2nd Wed. Open the heart, expand awareness, quiet the mind, savor the present moment and reclaim inner radiance! Can include the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra—supreme relaxation and wholeness as you reconnect with your true, perfect

nature. Call to register. $10 drop-in/12-classes for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-786-1341. Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Guided Meditation – 7pm. Guided meditation with Betsey Grady. Meditation is a wonderful way to quiet the mind, still the body and relax your being. $5. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-517-5626. RosieBluum.com.

thursday Beginner Qigong Tai Chi—10am at Quiet Mind (midtown); 6pm at Plantation Antique Galleries (Bel Air); both in Mobile. Try this ancient Chinese moving meditation exercise. $10-$12. 850-226-9355. www.BlueWillowWellness.com.

Yoga with Dana – 10am. Looming holiday stress driving you crazy? Take a break in your busy morning and join Dana to transform the body, relieve tension, and relax the mind. Leave feeling on top of the world! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

AHA Lunch-Time Core Yoga – 11:30am. Energize, align, stretch, strengthen, center, renew, restore. Eclectic yoga and/or Pilates incorporates traditional foundations to ensure proper body alignment and safety with special emphasis on core strengthening. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 drop-in/12-classes for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com. Bee Hive Farmers Market – 3-6pm. Sept 25-Nov 6. Government Street United Methodist Church will again have its Fall Farmer's/Craft Market Thursdays each week. Come and get fresh produce and citrus fruits, honey, homemade baked goods, salsa and seafood gumbo. Free. Corner lot of Government and Marine St, Mobile. 251-447-8667. Yoga with Chris M – 5:45pm. Join Chris McFadyen for some energizing yoga. Let his breath work, asana and flow calm the mind and also enhance and refocus the body. Relocate your passion and humor

Beauty is

whatever gives joy. ~Edna St. Vincent Millay

after a long day! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Mindful Flow – 6:15-7:30pm. This class is designed to provide modifications to those who have already been practicing yoga but are still beginners, while offering challenges to intermediate practitioners. Be ready to build muscle, strengthen your core and end in utter bliss. $10 without membership. Fairhope Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. 251-455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

friday AHA Bi-Monthly Supervised Student Massage & Reiki Clinic – 7th & 21st. School-supervised internship gives opportunity for student practitioners to work with clients in a professional setting & clients to receive quality, full-length healing treatments at a great value. Appointment only. Appointments at 4:30, 5:45 & 7pm. $25 for 1-hour full-body student massage and/or Reiki session. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com. Sunrise Yoga with Linda – 6am. The days are getting shorter, so greet the sunrise with Linda Csaszar and start your weekend early with some revitalizing morning yoga. Charge the body, ease stress and focus the mind as you begin the day. Find the joy in the movement! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

AHA Bi-Monthly Qigong – 11:30 am. 7th & 21st. Beautiful ancient Chinese healing art promotes balance and well-being. Combines slow, repetitive movement with breath techniques and meditation. Includes basic eight silk brocade movements and balance-walking meditation. Beginner-friendly. Call to register. $10 drop-in/12-classes for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-209-3714. Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

saturday Market on the Square – 7:30am-12pm, Oct 11-Nov22. Fall veggies, baked goods, flowers, soaps & lotions, canned goods, art and more. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org

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

AHA Morning Yoga – 9:30am. Enjoy a creative and inspirational exploration of the body-mindspirit while promoting balance and wellness within. Eclectic yogic elements ensure variety and fun; traditional foundations ensure proper alignment & safety. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 drop-in,12-classes for $100Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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classifieds Fee for classified listings is $1 per word. Email Publisher@ HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet. com for details. Volunteer opportunities are listed for free as space is available.

naturaldirectory Connecting you to the leaders in healthy and green living in our community. To be included in the Natural Directory, email Publisher@ HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com. Did you miss our 2014 annual Healthy and Green Living Directory? Contact us to find out where you can pick up a copy of this expanded edition, or read it online at TinyURL.com/Directory14.

opportunities BECOME A PUBLISHER – Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin is for sale! The current owners are looking for passionate individuals that want to make a difference in our local community. Meaningful, homebased career opportunity with a proven business system. Exceptional franchise training and support available. Be in business for yourself but not by yourself. 239-530-1377. NaturalAwakeningsMag.com/mymagazine. See ad, page 17. LMTS, TEACHERS NEEDED – Mobile wellness center seeks compassionate, mindful, self-motivated massage therapists and yoga/movement/meditation/CE class/ workshop instructors. 251-753-1937. Email resume to Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com.

VOLUNTEER opps AZALEA CITY CAT COALITION – Volunteers needed in any capacity. Contact Susan Young: 251-648-7582. SusanYoung@ AzaleaCityCats.org. DOG RIVER CLEARWATER REVIVAL STORM DRAIN MARKER PROJECT – Volunteers needed to educate the public about the storm drain system. Supplies and instructions provided. Work at your convenience. Contact Janet Miller: J46Miller@yahoo.com. 251-654-1827. MERCY MEDICAL – Hospice volunteers needed to provide services such as running errands, offering respite breaks for caregivers and clerical assistance. 251-621-4431. Volunteers@MercyMedical.com.

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craniosacral therapy KRISTEN KELLY, LMT

Rosie Bluum 6A S Bancroft Street, Fairhope 251-599-5943 • 251-517-5626 Offering Chinese Craniosacral Therapy, a subtle blend of Chinese meridian therapy and craniosacral energy work, that indirectly approaches physical and psychological imbalances. This experience teaches your body to use its own bioelectric immune system. See ad, page 11.

dentistry DR. DAYTON HART, DMD

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

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food & nutrition CHASING FRESH MARKET

19176 Highway 181, Fairhope 251-210-6011 • ChasingFresh.com 9am-7pm, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday

Offering gifts and services that nurture your spirit. Books, card decks, essential oils, Bach Flower Remedies, crystals, salt lamps, ince nse and organic clothing. Local art, jewelry, honey, soaps and candles. See ad, page 11.

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

Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of authentic, genuine therapeutic grade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal consultations, inhome classes, group presentations and wellness business training!

feng shui MERYL HYDERALLY

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The only produce market in South Alabama where everything is grown, raised and made in Alabama. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, dairy and meats. Delivery to Baldwin and Mobile Counties available. See ad, page 31.

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 • Café: 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 39 years. Store open 7 days

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