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s I worked on this month’s issue, I listened to an interview with Tom Petty where he recalled the time an arsonist set his home on fire while he was in it. The only material possessions remaining after the fire were the clothes on his back, yet the horrific experience had a positive influence on his life.

“I'm sure it had a great effect on the music I did, because I came back with this very positive, happy kind of music, that I didn't want to go into any dark corner or anything like that,” he said. “I was just so glad to be alive and to have escaped something like that.”

I still had the late singer’s optimism on my mind when I was alerted a day later that the publisher of Natural Awakenings Long Island, Kelly Martinsen, woke up in the middle of the night to an electrical fire burning her house to the ground. She posted on Facebook, “We had a fire and I know that there is word out there that we ‘lost everything’. I want to assure everyone that this is not the case. While our house may be totaled, ‘everything’ I need was found the morning after the fire as I held my kids (all three!) and my husband in my driveway… for now we have no needs.”

She then went on to thank Waleska Sallaberry who was staying with her and who woke Kelly in time to get everyone out of the house. Waleska publishes Natural Awakenings Puerto Rico and relocated to New York with her children after Hurricane Maria so she could enroll them in school. Her husband is still in Puerto Rico and together they are doing everything they can to help rebuild their beautiful surfing village.

After having her life turned upside down and then witnessing fire demolish Kelly’s home, Waleska posted a picture of her new 2018 planner which reads “Best year ever” in playful script on the cover.

As headlines are flooded with reports of hurricanes, fires, shootings and the untimely passing of familiar faces, these positive stories shine a bright light on the power of perspective.

Imagine if we all lived with such unattachment to material things, and maintained a peaceful sense of trust in what lies ahead.

Thanksgiving arrives this month as a reminder to feel gratitude for all that we have— especially what can’t be bought or burned down. Whether it’s a radiant sunset, a compliment from a stranger or the embrace of a loved one, those are the things that can make us feel truly rich.

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Well I know what's right, I got just one life In a world that keeps on pushin' me around But I'll stand my ground and I won't back down ~Tom Petty 6

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A Purr-fect Yoga Class for Cat Lovers In conjunction with Project Purr Animal Rescue, Synergy Yoga & Pilates, in Mobile, is hosting Yoga With the Cats from 9 to 10:15 a.m., on November 11. In this fun yoga class, students meet friendly Project Purr cats and kittens during their yoga practice and a portion of the proceeds benefits the rescue group.

“This class offers an opportunity to experience the energy that only a friendly furry feline can provide, support a worthy cause and leave class with a smile on your face,” says teacher Chris Garrett, who owns Synergy with his wife Dana.

Synergy Yoga & Pilates has been serving the community as Mobile’s first fully dedicated yoga and Pilates studio since 2005. The studio offers multiple yoga formats (Ashtanga, hatha, restorative and gentle), both equipment- and mat-based Pilates, plus MELT Method self-care for active living. All are taught in both private and small group settings.

Dana says, “Our only goal for our students is to walk out of our studio after a session feeling better than when they walked in.”

Cost: $12 drop-in rate; $8 for full-time students and seniors. Location: 3152 Old Shell Rd., Ste. 2, Mobile, AL. For more information, call 251-473-1104 or visit Synergyoga.net. See ad, page 2.

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 24 through December 23, to help families celebrate a more sustainable holiday with living Christmas trees.

Located five miles east of Fairhope, in the Marlow/Fish River community, Fish River Trees has been providing the finest choose-and-cut trees, fresh-cut firs and container-grown, environmentallyfriendly living Christmas trees for 34 years.

Farm visitors will enjoy a live manger scene open during regular business hours. On the first three weekends, Santa will be visiting the farm from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and visitors can enjoy free farm tours aboard the Tree Train, plus camel and pony rides for a small fee. Donations will also be collected for Trees for Troops.

Ocean Springs Event Explores Traditional and Natural Medicine A panel of three professionals will present Allopathic to Natural Medicine: The Gap, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on November 16 at the Ocean Springs Library. This free event will clarify terms such as functional medicine, naturopathy, herbalism and myofascial release. Panelists include Osteopathic Physician Liana Rodriguez, Physical Therapist Jackie Cooper and Professional Naturopathic Practitioner Betty Sue O’Brian.

"In a world of so many specialists, we hear daily of how patients go from doctor to doctor with no one really getting to the cause of the problem," says O'Brian. "Here's your chance to pick the brains of three health professionals and learn more about healthy alternatives that will make a difference in your life."

Rodriguez recently opened Wellness Within, an integrative medical practice, and enjoys teaching mind-body medicine. O'Brian operates the Southern Institute of Natural Health where students can pursue careers in herbalism, iridology and naturopathy. Cooper specializes in John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release with a passion for helping patients discover their own path to healing through integrative and holistic therapies.

Location: 525 Dewey Ave., Ocean Springs, MS. For more information, call 228-257-1946.

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In the spirit of the season, Healing Acres, in Robertsdale, is offering the following specials: with the purchase of a one-hour massage for $60, get a gift certificate for a one-hour massage for $45; colonic package (includes three 45-minute sessions) for $150; 60-minute couples massage for $100. Plus, their two labyrinths are always open for the public to walk, free of charge.

“We are thankful for our loyal clients and during the month of November, we want to offer these specials to all clients, including those new to Healing Acres,” says massage therapist Donna Lewis.

Healing Acres has been a part of the Robertsdale community for the last 10 years and is operated by Lewis and hydrotherapist Charlotte McCool. The team has more than 40 years of experience in the healing arts. The wellness center offers massage, facials, colon hydrotherapy and other services in a quiet, safe and relaxing atmosphere by licensed and experienced therapists.

Mention Natural Awakenings for the special rates. For more information, call 251300-9052, email HealingAcres1@gmail.com or find Healing Acres Robertsdale, AL on Facebook. See ad, page 28.

Beyond Maria: Coming Together to Help Rebuild Puerto Rico Luis Mendez and Waleska Sallaberry, the publishers of Natural Awakenings Puerto Rico (PR) edition for the past 15 years, have a simple request: “Please help us rebuild.”

Mendez and Sallaberry are remarkable community leaders—having not only launched what is now PR’s number one health and wellness publication, but also having originated and managed the most important annual health and wellness expo in PR and the Caribbean—created a natural health network of discounted services with more than 1,000 providers and 250,000 members, and founded an alternative eco-school to serve PR’s western coast.

Natural Awakenings publishers have created a GoFundMe account to support their efforts to rebuild PR’s holistic health and wellness community at a time when healing services are desperately needed. Mendez and Sallaberry will be trustees of this fund and will disseminate the proceeds to the people and organizations in PR at their discretion.

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation CEO Sharon Bruckman says, “Through this campaign, we are offering a way to directly affect the natural health community in Puerto Rico, allowing for continued sustenance in the months to come.”

To make a donation, visit GoFundMe.com/NaturalAwakeningsPRfundraiser. See ad, page 38.

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Live Music, BeeFriendly Plants and More at Green Drinks Green Drinks will have something for everyone at their event on November 14 at Fairhope Brewing Company.

The monthly happy hour takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. and will feature live music by the Strangled Darlings, a folk-rock duo from Vermont.

Throughout the event, Rain Keane of Good Scents Flowers and Herbs will be selling pollinator-friendly, organically-grown plants, and Sunflower Cafe will be selling $5 organic dinners that feature dishes from their Thanksgiving catering menu.

“Green Drinks is a casual event for anyone that is interested in sustainable living,” says Anna Miller, a member of the Green Drinks organizing committee. “It’s a great way to connect with like-minded people in a relaxed environment. Friends and family are always welcome.” Mobile Bay Green Drinks takes place in Fairhope every second Tuesday and in Mobile every third Wednesday.

Location: 914 Nichols Ave., Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-2797517, email MobileBayGreenDrinks@ gmail.com or visit Facebook.com/ MobileBayGreenDrinks.

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Achieving Good Posture Holistically Pam Reaves, owner of Eastern Shore Rolfing, utilizes Rolfing as a holistic approach to good posture. “There’s more to posture than sticking our chest out and holding our shoulders back,” she says. “Posture is developed over time and is a reflection of how we live and how we want to relate to the world.”

Reaves assesses a client’s posture in their first appointment so they can work together to achieve optimal posture. She notes that having good posture should not be hard work. When fascia is not restricted, joints, muscles, bones and organs can slide and glide and allow the body to be relaxed in gravity. In order for this to happen, usually, soft tissue has to be moved and education Pam Reaves on how to live differently has to occur. “This is the crux of Rolfing—helping people live comfortably in their bodies in gravity,” she says.

After experiencing Rolfing first-hand as a solution to a horseback riding accident, Reaves became a certified Rolfing practitioner—the only one along the Eastern Shore. “After one to three sessions, most clients are surprised by how much better they feel, operate and live with ease in their bodies,” says Reaves. “The power of touch can transform lives.”

For more information, call 251-9908383 or visit EasternShoreRolfing. com. See ad, page 13.

Dr. Mary Sabal Offers Acupuncture for Natural Relief At Family Care Naturally, in Gulf Shores, Mary Sabal, D.C., R.N. provides a range of affordable and uncomplicated services, including acupuncture. Natural Awakenings readers receive a 25 percent discount on their first session.

Sabal was introduced to the wide range of acupuncture’s benefits as an intern.

“I knew right away I had to learn all I could about this simple, yet remarkably safe and effective treatment that has been used by millions for thousands of years,” she says. This natural therapy can help restore mind and body to optimal health and is used to manage a range of common issues including pain, stress, insomnia, depression and menstrual and menopausal symptoms.

Other services available at Family Care Naturally include hyperbaric oxygen therapy for mental clarity, muscle recovery and to ward off dangerous microorganisms; chiropractic adjustments (by hand or by instrument) to align bones and joints; massage for therapeutic applications and relaxation; and hair tissue mineral analysis to reveal metabolic type so food and supplement recommendations are more effective. Sabal is also a distributor for the Better Air Probiotic Purifier, which vents probiotics into a home or office to safely and effectively eliminate viruses, molds, bacteria, pet dander and odors.

Sunflower Café Offers 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. This year, two sizes will be available—small dishes serve 4 to 5 people and the regular size serves 8 to 10. The last date to place an order for Thanksgiving is November 19. Items may be picked up in Fairhope or Mobile the day before Thanksgiving.

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, AL and 3055 A Dauphin St., Mobile, AL. For more information, call 251-9290055. See ad, page 4.

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Happiness in Perpetuity Paul Bond Paul Bond’s magic realism art illuminates a dreamlike world where anything is possible as he deftly juxtaposes and rearranges common elements to convey universal spiritual or metaphysical ideas. Sometimes his paintings are simply uplifting illusions, expressing the whimsical, surreal and fantastic sides of life. They are always soothing, visual meditations that delight the imagination and stir the soul.

Rearranging familiar objects gives Bond the symbolic language to reflect an emotion or thought he’s entertaining at the moment. “Often, a painting is born from something randomly seen from a car window or a line in a novel or song,” he explains. “If it stirs my curiosity, it finds its way into my work.”

About Happiness in Perpetuity, he says, “We create our experience and physical environment based on our beliefs and thoughts. Those who wait for outer experiences to make them happy are at a disadvantage—happiness is simply a choice, based on our desire for it.”

The city of Mobile launched a new curbside recycling program for LoDa (lower Dauphin) businesses last month and within a week, 19 downtown businesses were participating, including: Mobile Downtown Alliance, Urban Emporium, Odaly’s Irish Pub, Serda’s Coffee, Metlife, Five, Chuck’s Fish, Wintzell’s Oyster House, Delta Bike Project, Merry Widow, Pro Legal Copies, Mobile Arts Council, Buck’s Pizza, Haberdaser, Kazoola Eatery & Entertainment, Moe’s Original Bar B Que, The Steeple, Dauphin Street Blues Company and Draft Picks Tap Room.

“I am thankful for these businesses’ leadership as we create a cleaner, greener community,” says Mayor Sandy Stimpson. “Their support will help us reach our goal to exponentially increase the rate of recycling in Mobile. When recycling is more convenient and less confusing, more people recycle and people who recycle are less tolerant of litter.”

All participating businesses receive a blue recycling cart at no cost during the pilot program. City crews will transport the recycled material every day to a transfer station where it will be collected with other recycling material and moved to the recycling facility.

Last April, Mobile transitioned to single stream recycling, opening two new recycling locations near the Mobile Museum of Art, in the parking lot of the City’s Western Administrative Complex and behind Police Headquarters, off Pinehill Drive.

For more information, visit CityOfMobile.org.

Small Business Saturday Returns On November 25, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide. It was founded by American Express in 2010 to help bring more customers to local shops. Today, it’s a holiday shopping tradition that celebrates a greater nationwide movement dedicated to uniting communities and supporting all kinds of small business. This cornerstone event of the Shop Small movement brings shoppers, business owners and organizations together to celebrate and share the places they love with the people they love.

On that day, customers will find special offers at many locally owned business locations along the Gulf Coast. According to the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, last year, 112 million shoppers showed their love for their favorite spots, and spent a reported $15.4 billion at small businesses.

Merchants can also benefit from the online Shop Small Marketing Center, which provides marketing materials, business tips and the opportunity to qualify for free online advertising. Small business owners and customers alike can encourage friends and family to spread the word and shop at small businesses year-round.

For more information, visit AmericanExpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small.

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Natural Approach Proven Effective for Depression The Mind Performance Center, LLC, in Foley, Alabama provides non-drug rehabilitation for a range of brain disorders, including depression (even treatment-resistant depression). “The results of our treatments are tangible, often delivering improvement when nothing else has,” says owner Dr. J. Douglas Brown, DC, DACNB, who notes that 70 percent of depression patients will see depression symptoms reduced by at least 50 percent.

Dr. J. Douglas Brown By employing FDA-approved magnetic stimulation deep into the brain, to regenerate the ability to produce and release neurotransmitters, symptoms of depression are reduced or eliminated. While medications can help increase available levels of a few neurotransmitters, Brown’s non-invasive and drug-free approach increases levels of all neurotransmitters (more than 200).

Brown is one of only a few functional neurologists in the U.S. providing this deep transcranial magnetic stimulation in conjunction with brain pathway activation therapy and the science-based nutritional program of Alzheimer’s researcher Dale Bredesen. Treatment of depression usually lasts five to six weeks and does not interfere with current medications.

“Our approach fosters brain balance and performance without negative side effects,” he says. “Adding years to our patients’ lives—high-quality-of-life years— inspires me to constantly research the latest breakthroughs in functional neurology and apply those as they fit into the treatment programs for my patients.”

Open House at Elements Massage Elements Massage Mobile will hold its annual Holiday Open House from 3 to 8 p.m., December 7. Owners Claudia McClure and Rebecca 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 to purchase two, one-hour massage gift cards for $99.

Location: 6920 Airport Blvd., Ste. 111, Mobile, AL. For more information, call 251-342-6415 or visit ElementsMassage.com/Mobile. See ad, page 29.

Location: Inside Path for Wellness, 240 W. Laurel St., Foley, AL. For more information, call 251-597-8787 or visit MindPerformanceCenter.com.

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Family-Friendly Paddle Event on the Delta Wild Native Delta Safaris is hosting a Poker Paddle from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., November 4, at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center.

This family-friendly event is a water-based scavenger hunt. Participants follow maps to designated points and collect as many cards sealed in envelopes as possible before the buzzer sounds. The best poker hands will win trophies and proceeds will benefit Mobile Baykeeper.

Kayaks, canoes and paddle boards are welcome. Registration is $35 per boat and includes a T-shirt. Rental canoes and kayaks are available at Bartram Landing.

For more information, call 251-272-4088 or visit WildNativeTours.com/specialevents.

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The Original Oyster House restaurants will serve a free lunch or dinner to veterans and active military on Veterans Day, November 11, from 11 a.m. to close at the Gulf Shores and Mobile Causeway locations. Veterans are asked to show their military ID or wear their uniform so they can be saluted in person and thanked for their sacrifice.

“We want to thank all military personnel who served our country and who sacrifice so much in protecting our freedom.

One way we can honor them is by providing a Gulf Coast seafood meal on Veterans Day. We also pay tribute to our service men and women with Military Mondays, providing military a 10 percent discount every Monday,” says co-founder David Dekle.

Locations: 3733 Battleship Pkwy., on the Causeway, Mobile, AL; 701 Hwy. 59 on the Original Oyster House Boardwalk, Gulf Shores, AL. For more information, visit OriginalOysterHouse.com/veterans or call 251-928-2620.

Local Backpack Program Feeds Students In a country with a surplus of food, it is difficult to comprehend how a child could be hungry on a consistent basis. Unfortunately, many local teachers identify students struggling with chronic hunger, often coming to school having eaten little over the weekend. As the holidays approach, Feeding the Gulf Coast encourages the community to help fill the gap by supporting the organization’s Backpack Program.

With the help of donations and volunteers, Feeding the Gulf Coast provides weekend bags of food to children that contain six meals and two snacks. These are non-perishable items that children can prepare themselves without adult assistance.

Bags are discreetly placed in the children’s backpacks on Friday afternoons.

The privately funded program reaches nearly 800 children each school year in south Alabama but there is currently a waiting list of students that need to be funded. A $135 donation can fund the weekly stocking of a local student’s backpack for a whole school year. In addition to donations, volunteers are also needed to support the program.

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Free Talk in Diamondhead Addresses Sugar Intake A new health and wellness talk through the Hancock County Public Library system is scheduled for this month. The Danger of Excess Sugar in Our Diets will be presented by Kenny Guess from 10 to 11 a.m., November 8, at the East Hancock branch, in Diamondhead.

“The talk is my way of giving back to the community by informing others about the dangers that large amounts of sugar can cause to one’s health,” says Guess, who taught health and physical education for 43 years. “Sugar is hidden behind many different names—know what you and your family are consuming by learning to read food labels carefully.”

Location: 4545 Shepherd Sq., Diamondhead, MS. For more information, call 228-467-5282 or email KGuess700@gmail.com.

For more information, call 251-653-1617 or visit FeedingTheGulfCoast.org.

Fairhope Elementary Kicks off Monthly Bike to School Days More than 50 Fairhope Elementary students, plus many parents and siblings, biked to school on October 6. The event was the first of monthly Bike to School Days taking place on first Fridays through May. Families are encouraged to bike with their children to school to emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, fostering bicycle safety, reducing traffic congestion and creating respect for the environment.

Educational flyers that promote safety and provide tips for both bicyclists and drivers were sent home with every student before the event. Families that live farther from school are encouraged to park nearby and then bike. At every Bike to School event, participating students receive a colorful spoke bead to put on their bikes.

For more information and safety tips, visit Facebook.com/BikeToSchoolFairhope.

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cientists from the Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, both in Tehran, Iran, investigated the impact on leading diseases of regularly eating onion and garlic (both belonging to the genus Allium). Using data from more than 12,000 people for an average of six years, researchers assessed their onion and garlic consumption using a food frequency questionnaire and compared those measurements with blood pressure and incidences of both cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease.

The scientists discovered the subjects that ate more onion and garlic regularly had risk reductions of 64 percent in cardiovascular disease, 32 percent in chronic kidney disease and 25 percent in hypertension compared to those that ate less of them.

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In a meta-analysis of 45 research studies covering thousands of subjects led by Canada’s University of Victoria, in British Columbia, researchers found that former and occasional drinkers have a 45 percent increased risk of heart disease than nondrinkers. This discovery contradicts the widely held belief that occasional alcohol consumption reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.

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esearchers from the Tokyo Dental College, in Japan, have discovered a link between excessive overtime work and oral health by comparing overtime hours worked per month with the rate of untreated tooth decay. Of 951 financial workers studied, 13 percent of the men with no overtime hours reported tooth decay, while 19 percent of those working up to 45 hours of overtime per month did. This increased to 27 percent for those working 45 to 80 extra hours per month and exceeded 31 percent for those logging more than 80.

Workers with the most overtime hours were more likely to list “too busy with work” as their reason for leaving decayed teeth untreated. The results came after adjusting for differences in age, education, smoking, snacking, dental visits and oral hygiene.

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Acupuncture and Herbs Ease Delirium in Patients

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cientists from the Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, in Japan, examined the impact of a combination of acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine on the rate of delirium in cardiovascular patients admitted into an intensive care unit. Of the 59 patients studied, 29 were treated with conventional care and 30 were given the same care, plus herbal medicine three times a day and acupuncture once a day.

In the treatment group, incidental rates of delirium were 6.6 percent, significantly lower than the 37.9 percent rate found in the control group. This group also required fewer sedative drugs traditionally used to combat aggressive behavior in delirious patients.

Black Cumin Oil Helps Control Asthma

igella sativa oil (NSO), commonly called black cumin, is used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions. Researchers from University College London, in the UK, and King Abdulaziz University, in Saudi Arabia, studied the impact of this oil on patients with asthma.

Scientists divided 80 asthmatics into two groups of 40. One group was treated with 500 milligrams of NSO twice a day for four weeks. The other was given a placebo. The researchers used an asthma control score to measure improvement, along with pulmonary function testing and the level of blood eosinophils, disease-fighting white blood cells that indicate inflammation and allergic reaction.

The researchers found normal eosinophil levels and significant improvement in the average asthma control test score for those in the NSO group, plus improved pulmonary function, compared to the placebo group.

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esearchers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, have found that aerobic exercise increases overall brain volume and gray matter, and helps improve brain function.

Thirty-five adults with mild cognitive impairment were split into an aerobic group and a stretching group. The aerobic group participated in moderate-to-vigorous exercise four times per week for six months, while the others did stretching exercises at the same rate. The researchers used magnetic resolution imaging with each participant at the beginning of the study and after six months to determine potential changes in the brain.

They found that both groups showed volume increases in gray matter regions linked to short-term memory, but the aerobic group displayed a larger preservation of overall brain volume. They also had greater improvements in cognitive function.

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esearch from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, has found that the cell walls of cranberries contain xyloglucan, a complex sugar that feeds the beneficial, naturally occurring bifidobacteria, enhancing the body’s microbiome.

“A lot of plant cell walls are indigestible, just like we can’t digest the special sugars found in xyloglucans,” explains nutritional microbiologist and researcher David Sela, Ph.D. “But when we eat cranberries, the xyloglucans enter our intestines, where beneficial bacteria can break them down into useful molecules and compounds.”

Sela emphasizes the importance of prebiotics. “With probiotics, we are taking extra doses of beneficial bacteria that may or may not help our gut health,” he says. “But with prebiotics, we already know that we have the beneficial guys in our guts, so let’s feed them with more nutrients and things that they like.”

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Glyphosate Toxin Turns Up in Wines

Monsanto’s toxic Roundup herbicide glyphosate has been found in all 10 California vintages tested, including organic wines. While glyphosate isn’t sprayed directly onto grapes because it would kill the vines, it’s often used to spray the ground in the vineyard to be absorbed via the roots.

Sometimes, glyphosate drifts from conventional vineyards into nearby organic and biodynamic vineyards. Other times, the toxin remains in the soil after a conventional farm has been converted to organic; the chemical may persist onsite for more than 20 years.

Glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic. Designed to kill bacteria, it harms both soils and human health, and has been cited as a human carcinogen by the World Health Organization.

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Sweden Dumps its Dumps Landfills generate environmental problems such as the greenhouse gas methane that warms the atmosphere and toxic chemicals from household cleaning products that pollute soil and groundwater. Installations are smelly, noisy and can breed disease-transmitting vermin, as well as harm wildlife.

Recycling helps cut the volume of waste, but the bulk of all trash continues to fill these dumps.

Sweden produces about the same amount of waste as other European nations, but less than 1 percent of its household refuse ends up in landfills.

Thirty-two waste-to-energy (WTE) plants that have been operating across the country for years incinerate more than 2 million tons of trash annually—almost 50 percent of all waste.

The country still recycles, but anything else normally ends up in the WTE incinerators, creating steam to generate electricity distributed on the grid. This system heats close to a million homes and powers more than a quarter-million, thus reducing Sweden’s reliance on fossil fuels. Sweden also helps to clean up other countries in the European Union by importing their trash and burning it.

Because specific products contain materials that cannot be recycled or incinerated, some landfills are still necessary.

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In a major marker of renewable growth, sources of energy that include wind, solar, hydro and wood pellet burning briefly generated more electricity—50.7 percent—than coal and gas in Great Britain for the first time on June 7.

When nuclear sources are added, the number increased to 72.1 percent.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping doctors and scientists worldwide do their jobs better. In wildlife preservation, many researchers want to know how many animals there are and where they live, but Tanya Berger-Wolf, a professor of computer science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, states, “Scientists do not have the capacity to do this, and there are not enough GPS collars or satellite tracks in the world.”

At AI-driven Wildbook.org, photos are uploaded by experts and the public and analyzed for species, age and even gender. One massive Kenyan study in 2015 prompted officials to alter their lion management program.

Also, the locations of stranded victims of floods, earthquakes or other disasters can be determined via computer programmers writing basic algorithms that examine extensive footage. In flooded areas, AI technology can also find debris that harbors trapped people.

AI techniques can even monitor social media sites to find out more about missing people and disasters.

Humpback Holler Humpback whales are famous for their prodigious leaps from the water. A recent paper published in Marine Mammal Science proposes that breaching the surface and making a big splash serves as an acoustic telegram to communicate with far-off pods.

The phenomenon may be compared to a distant drumbeat, which probably carries farther than the whales’ signature songs.

Former University of Queensland marine biologist Ailbhe S. Kavanagh, Ph.D., and her colleagues observed 76 humpback groups off the coast of Australia for 200 hours between 2010 and 2011 and found that breaching is much more common when pods are at least 2.5 miles apart, with more local slapping of fins and flukes when fellow whales are nearby.

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One night earlier this year, nearly 400 birds migrating north from Central and South America died in the midst of a storm from slamming into the 23-story American National Insurance Company skyscraper in Galveston, Texas. Among the victims were Nashville warblers, yellow warblers and ovenbirds.

The American Bird Conservancy estimates as many as 1 billion birds die annually from colliding with glass in the U.S. as they see and therefore fly into the reflection of landscapes and the sky or inside vegetation.

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Conventional street lights collectively emit more than 100 million tons of carbon dioxide annually.

The city of Las Vegas, a leader in municipal sustainability, has contracted with EnGoPlanet, a New York City clean tech startup, to install the world’s first Smart Street Lights powered by pedestrians’ footsteps via kinetic energy pads and solar energy. When someone steps on a kinetic tile, energy is created and goes directly to a battery.

Petar Mirovic, CEO of EnGoPlanet, says, “Clean and free energy is all around us. Urban cities have to build the smart infrastructures of tomorrow that will be able to harvest all of that energy. This project is a small but important step in that direction.”

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman says, “Through our LEED-certified buildings, solar projects, water reclamation, alternativefueled vehicles and sustainable streetlights, Las Vegas continues to lead the way.”

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that vegetable oils and animal fats share common physical properties and create similar environmental effects as petroleum spills, including coating and suffocating animals and plants; polluting food supplies and habitats; fouling shorelines; and clogging water treatment plants.

Cooking oil and kitchen grease is the number one cause of stopped-up sewer pipes, according to Earth 911.

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n For small amounts of kitchen grease such as lard, shortening or tallow that inevitably go down the drain, flush with cold water so that it solidifies, making it less likely to stick to pipes. n Freeze small amounts of used cooking fats, oils and grease in a container like a used coffee can with a tight-sealing lid, then place it in the trash. n Larger and unfrozen quantities of used cooking oil may be taken to an area recycling center for proper disposal year-round. No special container is required and the liquid is emptied from the consumer’s container onsite.

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ore health practitioners today are recognizing both the mind-body connection, as well as energetic and metaphysical insights into preventing and reversing illnesses. As a result, those facing diabetes and other health challenges are accessing contemporary resources such as the late Louise L. Hay’s explanation of the emotional roots of disease in You Can Heal Your Life, and the medical science and natural methods explained by health researcher and author Gary Null, Ph.D., in No More Diabetes: A Complete Guide to Preventing, Treating, and Overcoming Diabetes.

Applying a “both” rather than an “either” approach illuminates the importance of recognizing the ways our thoughts, emotions and lifestyle choices can impact chronic illness and long-term health.

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In her book, Hay suggests that this metabolic disorder may be rooted in a feeling of being deprived of life’s sweetness and longing for what might have been, accompanied by a great need to control deep sorrow. Such chronic unease can show up as Type 1, or insulin-dependent, diabetes; Type 2, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes; latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), a slowly progressing variation of Type 1; or gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy.

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Naturally Control Blood Sugar

Glucose, the human body’s key source of cellular energy, is the end product of the digestive system breaking down carbohydrates, proteins and fats for absorption in the intestines. From there, it passes into the bloodstream. Glucose also supplies energy for the brain. Normal blood glucose levels vary throughout the day. For healthy individuals, a fasting blood sugar level upon awakening is less than 100 milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dl) of blood.

Before meals, normal levels are 70 to 99 mg/dl; otherwise, 100 to 125. Consistent readings above 126 indicate that lifestyle changes are needed to avoid eventual progression into full Type 2 diabetes.

When there’s an inability to efficiently transport glucose from the blood into cells, cells don’t receive the energy they need to function properly. “Elevated glucose levels contribute to blood vessel damage, high blood pressure and inflammation among other issues. High glucose causes insulin levels to spike in an effort to draw the glucose into cells. This stresses the pancreas and causes a sugar crash, called hypoglycemia, which can lead individuals to make impulsive, poor food choices,” advises Marcy Kirshenbaum, a board-certified clinical nutritionist and owner of Enhance Nutrition, in Northbrook, Illinois.

She notes, “Elevated sugar and insulin

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Eavesdropping on our repetitive inner mind chatter and observing its impact on outer experiences can reveal faulty thinking that disrupts the mind-body connection. Hay, a firm believer in the power of affirmations to send a message to the subconscious mind, recommends them to aid healing. For diabetes, she suggests, “This moment is filled with joy. I now choose to experience the sweetness of today.”

Null cites medical evidence that explains how the physical causes of diabetes are related to the pancreatic production of the hormone insulin and the body’s use of it, together with rollercoaster blood sugar levels determined by food selections, stress, sleeplessness, insufficient rest and lack of exercise. His approach for preventing, reversing or managing this debilitating condition is to raise awareness of the physical, behavioral and mental causes that lead to its emergence, and making healthy lifestyle choices that regulate blood sugar levels.

levels raise triglycerides, a fat that circulates in the blood, and cholesterol, specifically the LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels.

Triglycerides and cholesterol are important measures of heart health. Triglyceride levels of 150 mg/dl in fasting blood is a risk factor for a stroke or heart attack.”

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According to the American Diabetes Association, 8.1 million of the 29.1 million individuals diagnosed with diabetes were previously unaware of any early symptoms such as dry mouth, excessive thirst, frequent urination, constant hunger (even after

meals), unusual weight gain or loss and lack of energy. “Many individuals only learn of their condition from a doctor-ordered routine blood test such as the A1C glycated hemoglobin procedure, which reads blood sugar levels over a three-month period,” advises Dr. Nancy Iankowitz, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and founding director of Holistic and Integrative Healing, in Holmes, New York.

Individuals that consume large amounts of simple carbohydrates and sugars, are overweight or are exceedingly sedentary and eat unhealthy processed foods, have a higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.

Iankowitz’s effective, patientcentered practice follows a practical, fourmonth healing plan that includes tracking foods, moods, blood pressure, sleeping habits and exercise, all necessary to manage or reverse Type 2 diabetes.

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Alkaline water can also help the body manage insulin production (and therefore manage diabetes) by neutralizing acidic conditions. A healthy pancreas helps maintain alkalinity in the body but poor dietary habits that cause fluctuating blood sugar levels can exhaust the pancreas and lead to diabetes. The smaller clusters of water molecules in alkaline water are easily absorbed by cells to help hydrate and flush acidic toxins, plus it contains ionized calcium that the pancreas can efficiently use to do its job.

“As you replace the ordinary water you drink with alkaline water, you will start to see the many benefits available to you,” says Missy Guitterrez, owner of Peak Alkalinity. “Over time, the alkaline water will help to balance your system out.” For even faster results, Guitterrez also recommends a more alkaline diet, which includes more fruits and vegetables and less meat and dairy.

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as director of the Emeryville Health & Wellness Center, in California, helps patients integrate dietary changes into everyday life.

“Patient education includes the necessity of eating low-glycemic index foods and reducing blood glucose levels, while increasing healthy fats with nuts, avocado and olive oil,” advises Kleinert. She notes that antioxidant-rich plant foods are another key component of an effective dietary plan for all age groups.

The role of exercise is also vital for those needing to reverse pre-diabetes or managing diabetes aided by insulin injections.

“Exercise increases the muscle cell’s demand for glucose, moving it out of the blood into muscle cells that use it as fuel, and so lowering insulin levels,” explains Jamie Coughlan, a naturopathic doctor who practices in Pleasanton and Pleasant Hill, California.

Dr. Angelo Baccellieri, owner of Westchester Wellness Medicine, in Harrison, New York, introduces patients to intermittent fasting, an eating pattern that helps treat insulin resistance and control blood sugar. “The concept is predicated on going 14 to 16 hours without food, replicating how our primitive ancestors ate. They feasted when food was available and fasted during famines, sometimes going several days without eating,” advises Baccellieri, who notes that intermittent fasting can be done one day a week.

“Our biochemistry actually does very well with this approach, which isn’t hard to do when your last meal is at 7 p.m. and you skip breakfast and delay lunch the next day until 1 p.m. You can drink water with lemon, teas and black coffee throughout. By 1 p.m., the body has been 18 hours without protein and carbohydrates, allowing insulin levels to remain at a low level. Excess insulin from too much sugar shifts the body into a storage mode. Having no sugar stores available, the body can then switch into a ketogenic state that allows the body to burn fat for fuel,” explains Baccellieri.

Herbs such as turmeric reduce inflammation. Berberine can help cells use glucose efficiently. Supplements such as vitamin C, B-complex, resveratrol and pycnogenol (pine bark extract) can raise antioxidant levels, in which most pre-diabetic and diabetic individuals are deficient, according to a study published in PubMed. Cautious health professionals tailor supplement recommendations to each patient.

Helpful Weight Loss

In The Diabetes Breakthrough, based on a scientifically tested way to reverse diabetes through weight loss, Dr. Osama Hamdy and Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D., explain a home-based version of the 12-week Why WAIT (Weight Achievement and Intensive Treatment) program offered at the Joslin Diabetes Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, in Boston. WAIT allows participants to reach their weight and blood glucose goals, along with improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and liver and kidney function.

The program’s success is due to doable increases in exercising that put greater emphasis on strengthening muscles; effective ways to change bad habits; successful portion control; healthy alternatives to favorite foods; carbohydrate counting; and meals composed of the right balance of complex carbohydrates and antioxidant-rich plant foods, protein and fat, all to achieve optimum body weight and diabetes control.

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Restoration of health begins with the most important lifestyle changes. n Replace processed and sugary foods in meals and snacks with nutrient-dense, whole foods. n Determine possible food sensitivities with an elimination diet. n Eat some protein with every meal. n Eliminate environmental toxins. n Perform some form of cardiovascular exercise and resistance training at least three to five times a week. n Add stress-relieving practices such as yoga, tai chi or qigong.

According to Hamdy, “On average, diabetes has the potential to rob you of more than 12 years of life, while dramatically reducing the quality of life for more than 20 years through chronic pain, loss of mobility, blindness, chronic dialysis and heart disease.” Such serious consequences also include stroke, hearing impairment and Alzheimer’s, he adds.

All provide good reasons to live responsibly every day, cherishing long-term goals of laying claim to the best possible health.

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he Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 75 percent of U.S. healthcare dollars is spent to maintain or treat chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and obesity. Approximately 36.5 percent of the U.S. population is obese and there are currently about 60,000 cases of adolescent type 2 diabetes, which was unheard of just 15 years ago. Could sugar be the hidden threat behind these staggering statistics and chronic diseases?

With increased rates of cardiovascular disease in the 1970s, cholesterol was limited greatly in food. Foods tasted bad with this removal of fat so sugar was added. Around this same time, the fitness craze took off, but even as people were exercising more, the population was becoming increasingly overweight.

According to the USDA, from 1977 to 2000, Americans doubled their intake of sugar, consuming 150 to 170 pounds of it a year on average. It is hidden behind 40-plus names including sorbitol, caramel, corn syrup, carbo, dextrose, lactose and sucrose, but all sugar (including honey, agave, palm sugar, cane sugar and fructose corn syrup) has the same effect on the body—except for the sugar found in fresh fruit and vegetables.

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hanksgiving side dishes continue to evolve, even though traditional entrées still hold pride of place.

New, lighter alternatives to time-honored stuffing maximize flavorful dried fruits, herbs and nuts. Healthy options may use gluten-free bread or black rice, cauliflower, chestnuts or pecans for flavor, bulk and color. A stuffing can also fill a halved acorn squash or cored apple.

According to renowned health authority Dr. Joseph Mercola, pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals, including anti-inflammatory magnesium, heart-healthy oleic acid, phenolic antioxidants and immuneboosting manganese. Erica Kannall, a registered dietitian in Spokane, Washington, and a certified health and fitness specialist with the American College of Sports Medicine, likes dried fruits because they contribute antioxidants and fiber.

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with millet and mushrooms in his special stuffing. His new book Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious includes healthy takes on Thanksgiving dishes such as a sugar-free cranberry sauce.

Sonnet Lauberth, a certified holistic health coach, blogger and cookbook author in Seattle, created a healthy stuffing she loves. “My Grain-Free Sage and Pecan Dressing is one of my favorite dishes to bring to gatherings because it works with a variety of diets,” she says.

“It’s gluten-, dairy- and grain-free, paleo and vegan. The pecans can be omitted for a nut-free version.” Riced cauliflower is the base, which is available prepackaged at some groceries, but can be made at home simply by chopping the florets into rice-kernel-size pieces.

“Cauliflower is the perfect base for this recipe, as it adds a nice texture in place of bread and provides extra fiber,” she says.

Laurie Gauguin, a personal chef in the San Francisco Bay area, specializes in gluten-free dishes that she prepares in clients’ homes. “Anything that will hold its shape and not crumble too much

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can work as a stuffing base,” she says.

“Gluten-free, somewhat sticky grains, like short grain brown rice, Chinese black rice, millet or soft-cooked quinoa work well.”

“Choose a mixture that contrasts with the texture and color of the food you’re stuffing,” advises Gauguin. “I created a stuffing that has crunchy pecans, tender black rice and chewy, dried cranberries to contrast with the creaminess of the cored squash entrée. The black rice looks striking against the golden squash.”

A stuffing that everyone can eat is ideal for a holiday gathering, either to serve or bring. Lauberth observes, “While not always possible, it’s nice if the host can accommodate various dietary concerns and preferences. Bring your own hearty side dish or two so that you have enough to make a meal for yourself if needed.”

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Healthy Holiday Stuffing Recipes

Transfer the vegetable mix to the same mixing bowl as the millet and mushrooms.

Rocco DiSpirito’s Stuffing 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil ¼ cup millet 1 lb crimini mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 4 chestnuts, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped 1½ Tbsp poultry seasoning 3 scoops Rocco’s Protein Powder Plus (check Amazon.com) 2 egg whites 1¾ cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper Place grapeseed oil in a 12-inch cast iron pan; place the pan in the oven and preheat oven to 425˚ F. Cook a quarter-cup millet in a small saucepan on the stovetop according

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Yields: 8 servings

to package instructions. When millet is cooked through, transfer it to a large mixing bowl.

Heat a large, safe, nonstick sauté pan over high heat and use it to sauté the mushrooms until tender and golden, approximately seven to 10 minutes.

Transfer mushrooms to the same mixing bowl as the millet.

Heat a large, safe, nonstick pan over medium heat and use it to sweat the onions, celery and carrots until tender and translucent, about 10 minutes.

Add the chestnuts, sage, poultry seasoning, protein powder, egg whites and chicken stock to the large mixing bowl, and then use a rubber spatula to mix well, so that no lumps are visible.

Carefully remove the cast iron pan from the oven, and then pour stuffing batter into it. Popping occurs as the outside batter develops a crust.

Return the cast iron pan to the oven and bake for 13 minutes.

Remove from oven and turn the result out onto a serving dish.

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Cut squashes in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds.

Brush the interior, plus the cut sides of the squashes with the 4 teaspoons oil, then sprinkle with ½ teaspoon sea salt.

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Arrange squash halves on a baking sheet, cut side down.

Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed With Black Rice, Pecans, Dried Cranberries and Tempeh Yields: 8 servings

Roast for 40 to 50 minutes on the upper middle rack of the oven until tender when pierced with a fork.

While the squash is roasting, place a medium, heavy saucepan over medium heat and pour in one tablespoon of olive oil.

Stir in the sage, dried cranberries and maple syrup. Roast for another 10 minutes, then remove from the oven.

Arrange squash halves, cut side up, on a serving platter. Combine rice with the pecan mixture and divide among the squash halves, pressing gently so the stuffing stays put.

If made one day ahead, cover and reheat in a 350˚ F oven until heated through.

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Add the onion and sauté for two to three minutes, until the onion begins to soften.

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Grain-Free Sage and Pecan Stuffing 1 cup pecans 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 stalks celery, diced 4 cups raw cauliflower rice (prepackaged or via a grater or food processor shredding blade) 1 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped ½ tsp kosher or sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley Preheat oven to 250˚ F. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and place in the oven until lightly toasted, about five minutes. Monitor to ensure the nuts don’t burn.

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Toss with parsley and serve hot.

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Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and celery and cook until onions are translucent, about five minutes.

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Thanksgiving inspires a season of appreciation for what sustains us and gives meaning to life.

“I think true sustenance is when our hunger for connection and belonging meet,” says Sarah Ban Breathnach, the Los Angeles author of The Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude. “When my daughter was small, we would purchase a complete Thanksgiving dinner for the local food pantry when we shopped for our own, saying, ‘One for us, one for them.’”

Nourishment of our emotional and spiritual selves often begins with choosing simple, whole food. Rocco DiSpirito, a New York City celebrity chef and author of Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious, reminds us, “Eat real food! Return to the basics of eating what’s produced by Mother Nature. You’ll become a better partner, parent and person.” Cooking is more enjoyable when shared; beyond partaking together, partnering in meal preparation is a fun way to nurture bonds with others any time of the year.

raderie. Anna Maria Caldara, of Bangor, Pennsylvania, has opened her doors for intimate community events through the years. “My former home, a converted church, was a perfect space for organizing and a way to give back,” says Caldara, who has hosted gatherings on local environmental issues, music performances, literary nights and annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations.

Small living spaces can be just as welcoming and facilitate simple conversation, a valuable gesture. “The art of listening is such a beautiful, but rare act of kindness. I love technology, but there’s no denying that our devices have made us poor listeners,” says Michael J. Chase, of southern Maine, the founder of The Kindness Center, whose books include Am I Being Kind and Off: A Memoir of Darkness, a Manual of Hope. Each month, Chase makes it a point to visit friends and send some handwritten notes instead of using social media.

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SACRED SILENCE Discover the Benefits of Quiet at a Silent Retreat

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ndividuals seeking to escape life’s ceaseless distractions, deepen their personal spiritual practice, enhance well-being and gain fresh perspective, are patronizing silent retreats in rising numbers.

“Retreats are a special opportunity to enter a healing space where your natural energy, insight, intelligence and wisdom can arise,” says Linda Mary Peacock, known as Thanissara, a former Buddhist nun, cofounder of South Africa’s Dharmagiri Hermitage and Outreach and a retreat leader at the Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Center, in Woodacre, California.

Sheila Russ, of Richmond, Virginia, has participated in several retreats with silent components, hosted by spiritual traditions spanning Baptist to Benedictine.

“People of different faiths all have the same need to reach inside and listen. If we don’t slow down and get quiet, we can’t hear what’s going on with us,” says Russ. “Spending time in contemplation is cleansing and freeing; I feel like mentally and spiritually I can breathe.”

Scientific Support

Attaining heightened well-being after a retreat may have a neurological basis, according to research from Thomas Jefferson University’s Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, in Philadelphia. Silent retreats appear to raise the brain’s levels of mood-boosting chemicals, accord30

ing to Dr. Andrew Newberg, director of research there.

Newberg’s team tested the brains of retreat participants before and one week after an Ignatian-based retreat, finding significant changes in their serotonin and dopamine systems. “Whether through prayers, walks or meditations, the singleminded ritualistic aspect of retreats seems to predispose the brain for peak spiritual experience,” he observes.

What to Expect

Formats vary, but most silent retreats entail extended periods of sitting meditation or prayer, often alternating with walking meditation or other mindful movement.

Some may also entail a work detail, like sweeping the meditation hall or helping prepare meals.

“Work tasks help bring mindfulness into everyday life,” says Chas DiCapua, a resident teacher for the Insight Meditation Society’s flagship retreat center in Barre, Massachusetts, who has led silent retreats teaching Buddhist practices for 20 years. “The community aspect is equally important; being surrounded by people that support your spiritual practice can encourage you on what can be a lonely path.”

Silence doesn’t mean being static and somber or not thinking, counsels David Harshada Wagner, of Ojai, Cali-

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fornia, whose meditation retreats draw from the Indian mystical traditions of yoga, vedanta and tantra. “Silence is more than the absence of talking; it’s a powerful energy,” says Wagner. “Silent retreats are the loudest, as the energy is roaring within. It should be a joyous practice.”

Yet retreats aren’t a cakewalk. Los Angeles author and mindfulness facilitator Jennifer Howd chronicles the challenges of her first nine-day silent retreat in Joshua Tree, California, in her memoir Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk. Seven retreats later, Howd says that although the journey isn’t always easy, she always gains insights about herself and the nature of the mind.

Choosing a Retreat

Retreat leaders caution that while it’s good to jettison expectations and approach the experience with an open mind, choose a retreat that fits individual needs. The level of personal attention at retreats can vary greatly, remarks Thanissara. “Some may host 100 or more people, relying largely on taped instruction without much interaction with group leaders. A small group might be better for a first retreat,” she suggests.

Thanissara recommends an upfront review of instructor credentials and starting with a weekend retreat before embarking on one of longer duration. Re-

gardless of length, retreats aren’t always for everyone. “If you’re going through emotional or psychological difficulties, it’s best to discuss your circumstances with a teacher at the retreat center before deciding to attend. If you’re in therapy, talk with your therapist,” counsels DiCapua.

Retreat Back to Everyday Life

Afterwards, ease back into the daily routine; don’t rush back into old patterns of media and food consumption, recommends Howd. “Try to build-in a day or two of down time. You may still be processing things emotionally.”

DiCapua suggests finding a local community of a kindred practice to keep the momentum going, and not expect to keep it up as earnestly at home as at the retreat. Attending daylong maintenance retreats on Saturdays or Sundays can also help sustain individual practice.

Above all, “Appreciate yourself for having thought to go on a retreat and follow it through,” says DiCapua. “It can be a radical thing.”

The deliberate, conscientious practices of my first silent retreat made me appreciate each moment: the gifts, blessings, music, stretching, meditation, prayers and practice of stillness.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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etreat centers vary from nondenominational to those aligned with a faith, but even within a tradition, styles of meditation vary. The following opportunities highlight some of the more prevalent offerings. RetreatFinder. com and RetreatsOnline.com can be helpful tools.

Omega Institute: One of the largest centers on the East Coast, the Omega Institute (eOmega.org), in Rhinebeck, New York, offers yoga, meditation and mindfulness retreats led by notable and varied spiritual teachers.

Unity: The Unity church, a Christian

faith honoring all paths to God, offers an annual silent retreat facilitated by Rev. Paulette Pipe (TouchingTheStillness. org). Held at Unity Center, in Kansas City, Missouri, the experience incorporates soulful music, labyrinth walks and meditation practice.

Tassajara Zen Mountain Center:

A working monastery for more than 50 years, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center and Hot Springs (sfzc.org/tassajara), in the Ventana Mountains of northern

Brooks, Maine, Rolling Meadows (RollingMeadowsRetreat.com) offers silent retreats combining yoga and meditation. Leaders Patricia Sunyata Brown and Surya-Chandra Das take an eclectic approach incorporating multiple traditions to stimulate selfinquiry and compassion.

Insight Meditation Society: Founded by Sharon Salzberg, Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein in the 1970s, the Insight Meditation Society (Dharma.org) focuses on the Buddhist practices of metta (spreading lovingkindness) and vipassana (insight) meditation. Silent retreats at its historic center in Barre, Massachusetts, range from two days to three months.

Jesuits: A Roman Catholic order cofounded by St. Ignatius, the Jesuit tradition incorporates prayer, meditation, self-awareness and other contemplative practices. Jesuits.org/ retreat-centers lists Jesuit retreat centers across the U.S. where seekers can deepen their relationship with God through silence.

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During baths, pour diluted ACV of one cup of vinegar to one gallon of water over a freshly bathed dog (avoid the head) for a flea-preventive rinse. Massage the ACV solution into their coat and towel dry. Don’t rinse. Alternatively, add about two cups of apple cider vinegar to their bathwater.

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Apply the mixture to the dog’s dry coat, taking care to avoid the eyes. Massage the mixture into the coat and skin for about five minutes or until the skunk smell starts to dissipate. Use a sponge to apply the solution to the chin, cheeks, forehead and ears. Rinse thoroughly.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Sunday Funday with Susan Haines – 1-6pm. Two events with Susan Haines. 1-3pm: Stichin' Mandalas.

Find contentment in the steady rhythm of practicing one stitch at a time. Fee: $15. Stay for Wisdom Cards 4-6pm. Give yourself the time to create. Fee: $10. Call 251-597-5463 for a spot. From the Center, 22787 US Hwy 98, Bldg C, Ste 1, Fairhope, AL.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Enrollment Closes for AHA Massage School: Day Class – 11​:30​am-2:30pm. State-licensed (#2253), 650-hour massage program; 100 percent pass rate for students taking the licensing exam. Email/text/ call 251-753-1937 for more info or an application.

Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Yoga on Tap – 6-8pm. Hoppy Hour meets at the Fairhope Brewing Company. It's a fun 60 minute Vinyasa Flow class for all levels. Come for the yoga, stay for the outstanding local beer. Bring a mat and a friend. $5. Sign up: bit.ly/2xwD0T3.

Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

TheSoulShineLife.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

The Danger of Excess Sugar – 10-11am. Health and wellness talk about the danger of excess sugar in our diets presented by Kenny Guess. Library, 4545 Shepherd Square, Diamondhead, MS. 228-467-5282.

KGuess700@gmail.com.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Advanced Reflexology Workshop – 8am-5pm. This training is for students of the International Institute of Reflexology who have completed Phase 1 & 2. Please contact Laurie Azzarella for registration at 850-3804943. Interested in learning Reflexology? We have a Phase 1 class in December. Bay Branch Estates, Daphne, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail. com. Reflex-OIL-ogy.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Usui Reiki Level I&II Weekend – Nov 11-12.

9:30am-5:30pm. Basic Usui Reiki. Level One is to give you the tools for self healing, Level Two increases your connection with the Reiki Energy and you will learn to work on others in person and distantly. $300/$250 prepaid. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope, AL. 251-281-8811. JulieEBrent.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Yoga for the Inner Warrior – 2-4pm. Join Catherine Teal, BA, RYT-200, in a series of strengthening and empowering poses designed to activate your inner warrior. Beginner-friendly, props provided. Call/text 251-377-8940 for details or to register. $25 by Oct 29; $30 after. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Prenatal Yoga 4-Week Series – 4-5:15pm. Prenatal yoga gives a woman energy to enjoy her pregnancy, serenity to build a deeper intimacy with her own body and baby and the presence of mind to expect the unexpected.

Taught by Nancy Bolton-Beck. $49 by Nov5/$59 after.

Sign up: http://bit.ly/2yenl9V. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife. com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Open Art Studio – 10am-12pm. Join Greta Bates to explore and create freely with any of the art supplies provided and take what you make. Enjoy refreshments and make time for your special self. This is not an instructional class. $10. Call 601- 421-0277 to register. From the Center, 22787 US Hwy 98, Bldg C, Ste 1, Fairhope, AL.

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markyourcalendar Green Drinks Fairhope Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks every second Tuesday. Live music, pollinatorfriendly plants, local farm vendors and food from Sunflower Cafe. Free to attend except cost of drinks.

November 14 • 5-7pm

Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave 251-279-7517 • MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks Chakra Circle Class – 5:30-7:30pm. November's gathering will focus on the Crown Chakra which represents the highest level of consciousness and enlightenment—the connective center to spirit.

This center integrates all the chakras to their respective qualities. $20. Bring yoga mat. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

markyourcalendar Green Drinks Mobile Join us for an engaging happy hour with like-minded folks and a monthly speaker every third Wednesday. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks.

November 15 • 5-7pm

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Allopathic to Natural Medicine: The Gap – 6-7:30pm. Three professionals are coming together to clarify terms such as functional medicine, naturopathy and herbalism and myofacial release. Panelists include Dr. Liana Rodriguez, Jackie Cooper, PT, and Betty Sue O'Brian, PNP. Ocean Springs Library, 525 Dewey Ave, Ocean Springs, MS. 228-257-1946.

Betty.Obrian@gmail.com. IridologyAcademy.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Port City Craftsmen 45th Arts & Crafts Show – 9am5pm, Nov 17-19. Handmade crafts from local vendors.

Admission $3, or $2 with 1 can good which will be donated to Feeding the Gulf Coast. Abba Shrine Auditorium, 7701 Hitt Road, Mobile, AL. PortCityCraftsmen@ yahoo.com. PortCityCraftsmen.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Quantum Touch Level I Weekend – Nov 18-19.

9am-5:30pm. Quantum-Touch teaches how to focus, amplify and direct Life Force energy, for a wide range of benefits with often extraordinary results. 14 NCTMB-CEs. 12 CEs (IMDHA) 12.5 CEs Nurses. $480/$400 prepaid. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope, AL. 251-281-8811. AskJulieEBrent@ gmail.com. ReikiCenterofFairhope.com/events.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Family Yoga Class – 3-3:45pm. Join us for a fun yoga class just for families. Bring the kids, parents, grandparents—anyone can join! Come with a light heart and be ready to play. Beginners welcome. All ages. Bring yoga mat + water. $10/family. Sign up: bit.ly/2y7JEyl. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Kids Yoga Camp – 1-4pm. This one day camp is all about fun and exploration of everything from yoga-based movement, mindfulness and relaxation activities to storytelling and art. Led by Sarah Deshauteurs, RYT, K-5th graders, $30/child. Sign up: bit.ly/2yGLoiR. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

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Holiday Gift Giving Ideas – 6:30-8pm. Become an Oily Elf and learn how to create unique personal gifts to impress your family and friends this holiday season. Private Residence, Atmore, AL. 251-3681275. Swartzen88@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Artist's Way Gathering – 6-8pm. A creative gathering of discussion, journaling and activities based on the book, The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. Bring a book and your journal. Light refreshments and activity supplies provided. Facilitated by Rebecca Washburn & Greta Bates. $15 From the Center, 22787 US Hwy 98, Bldg C-1, Fairhope. 251-9294634. Counseling@RebeccaWashburn.com.

The Heart of Young Living – 6:45-8:45pm. Join us as we learn about the D.Gary Young Young Living Foundation and what it does to empower individuals around the globe to help achieve their potential. Help us bag up supplies to send to Sole Hope in Uganda.

Prodisee Pantry, 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail. com. Reflex-OIL-ogy.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13

New Horizon's Annual Psychic Fair – 10am-6pm.

Featuring amazing services, intuitive readers, life coaches, speakers, products, healers, chair massage, yoga, fitness and much more! Door prizes. $10 entry. 850-390-0141. Now accepting vendors: intuitive, readers, healers and more. Days Inn & Suites Navarre Conference Center, 8700 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre, FL. 850-941-4321. PensacolaEvent@aol. com. NewHorizonsExpo.com.

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FAIRHOPE MASSAGE THERAPY Call, text or email for an appointment.

Chester Schmidt, LMT: 251-359-0500 ChesterSchmidtLMT@gmail.com ChesterSchmidt.com THRIVE YOGA & MASSAGE Billie Reinhart, RYT, LMT 21180 State Highway 181 251-929-4020 ThriveFairhope.com See ad, page 2.

ALABAMA HEALING ARTS 6304 Cottage Hill Road 251-753-1937 AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com AlabamaHealingArts.com See ad, page 2.

ELEMENTS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 6920 Airport Boulevard, Suite 111 251-342-6415 Mobile@TouchOfElements.com ElementsMassage.com/Mobile See ad, page 29.

MONTROSE, AL JEN ADAMS, LMT 22787 U.S. 98 at Parker Road, Suite D-5 251-616-4201 JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com JenAdamsLMT.info

FOLEY, AL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Charlene Rester, RN, LMT Historical Downtown 117 West Orange Avenue 251-550-0117

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

Waterway Village Farmers Maket – 9am-2pm.

Adjacent to Tacky Jacks. Farm grown produce, seafood, breads and pastries, homemade fruit pies, local honey, fresh salsa, seafood dips, fresh milk, cream and ice cream, bath products, artists and artisans.

251-752-0194. Waterway Village, 101 E 24th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL. WaterwayVillageFarmersMaket@ gmail.com. MarketsOnTheGulfCoast.com.

Center for Spiritual Living Service – 10am. Make every step, every choice, every word, a conscious one.

Center for Spiritual Living, 1230 Montlimar, Mobile, AL. 251-343-0777. CenterForSpiritualLivingMobile.org.

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

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Unity Church of Gulfport Sunday Service – 10:30am. Join us for fun and lively Sunday mornings to hear Rev. Judy Voght give meaningful and spiritual messages to start your week and your life on an upbeat and positive path. Free. Unity of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. UnityGulfport.com.

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

Unity Christ Church Sunday Service – 11am.

Tune in, turn on, tap into the loving presence of the Divine at Unity Christ Church. If you desire a nonjudgmental, open, supportive and loving spiritual community, Unity Christ Church of Mobile is here to inspire, uplift and celebrate the Divine. 5859 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-285-3440. Facebook. com/unityofmobile.

Baha'i's of Fairhope Diversity Devotions – 3-5pm.

Every 4th Sunday. Join us in the coming together of people from diverse religions and backgrounds to celebrate our unity and strengthen the spiritual health of the community. Refreshments served immediately following the shared devotional program. 81 Magnolia Ave, Fairhope, AL. BahaisOfFairhope@ gmail.com.

monday Hot Power Yoga – 8am. Mon-Fri. A faster paced power vinyasa flow builds strength, increases flexibility, strengthens your core and transforms your body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. Heated. $15 drop in; packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

AHA AM Yoga – 10am. Eclectic yogic elements ensure the fun; traditional foundations ensure proper body alignment and safety. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Register: Call/text 251-753-1937 for Mon; 251-382-7895 for Thurs. $10/class; $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

MELT Method class – 12-1pm. MELT is a simple self-treatment that helps prevent pain, heal injury and erase the negative effects of aging and active living. MELT is for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level, and can improve their longevity through self-treatment. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 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, AL. Viviane Hentschel: MyHappyDog123@gmail.com. Facebook.com/ myhappydog123.

Responsible Parenting Class – 6-8pm. Free course for parents, together or separate, that covers co-parenting issues, positive parenting methods, money management and economic stability. Open to parents of children 18 and under. Also taught on Wednesday mornings. Family Center Baldwin County, 22671 Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale, AL. 251-947-4700. BaldwinFamilies2@gmail.com.

FamilyCenterMobile.org.

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10% Off Facials – Tues & Thurs. Book your appointments at Wellness Spa of Ocean Springs on Tuesdays and Thursdays and receive 10% off of any facial treatment or microdermabrasion when you mention this listing. Excludes any other offers, coupons or specials. Ocean Springs, MS. 228-2094090. WellnessSpaOS.com.

Positive Parenting Classes – 9-11:30am. 8-week course focused on parenting techniques that work without using corporal punishment. Taught in our Baldwin County office as well as Mobile on Thursdays 9-11:30 am. The Family Center, 22671 Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale, AL. 251-947-4700. Kids101@ comcast.net. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

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

Gentle Yoga with Rebecca – 12-1pm. A stressful morning? Synergy can fix that! Join Rebecca Dunbar McLeod for a relaxing hour long gentle yoga class to sooth the spirit, calm the mind and replenish the soul—leave class refreshed and focused! Also with Virginia Keene Thursdays at noon. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Grief Recovery Meeting – 1-2:30pm. This is a Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses. Experienced, professional and compassionate staff members support you through the grief process with the goal of transitioning into a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment. Ascension Funerals & Cremations, 1016 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL. 251634-8055. AscensionFuneralGroup.com.

Farmers Market – 2-6pm, Tues. 9am-2pm, Sat. Farmers market offering direct farm sales to the public. Fresh seasonal produce, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, handcrafted soaps and local artistry. Open year round.

Know your farmer. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermans Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail.com.

CoastalAlabamaMarket.com.

Green Drinks Fairhope – 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues.

Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. Brief speaker at 6pm at most meetings. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Food from Sunflower Cafe and produce from local farmers. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. 251279-7517. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com.

Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

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

Ashtanga Yoga with RYT Manja Podratz – 5:457pm. This dynamic method of sequenced postures links with your breath and concentration techniques.

This new class introduces the Ashtanga series in an accessible manner to beginners as well as intermediate students. A great way to finish off your Tuesday.

Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104.

Synergyoga.net.

Outstretched Christ-Centered Yoga Class – 5:45pm.

Also at 8:15am on Wed. Each week Pneuma offers two donation-only yoga classes open to the public.

Classes are appropriate for all levels and include a Christ-centered devotion. Donation only. 1901 Main St, Daphne, AL. See website for more info: Pneuma-Yoga-Movement.com.

Sierra Club Meeting – 6-8pm. 1st Tues. Public welcome. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort, AL.

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wednesday 10% Off Waxing – Book your appointments at Wellness Spa of Ocean Springs on Wednesdays and receive 10% off of any waxing when you mention this listing. Excludes any other offers, coupons or specials. Ocean Springs, MS. 228-209-4090.

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AHA AM Chair Yoga – 9:30am. This class utilizes the aid of a chair, when needed, to improve posture, muscle-tone, strength and flexibility. Call/text 251-753-2037 to register. $10/class; $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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

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

Restorative Yoga with Rita Durant – 4-5pm. Been a long few days? No stresses or worries! RYT/ Franklin Method certified Rita Durant can lead you down a relaxing path with some restorative yoga.

Be supported by all the right props as the poses plus gravity gently melt away the week's anxieties.

Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104.

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Green Drinks Mobile – 5-7pm. 3rd Wed. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with likeminded folks and monthly speaker at most meetings.

Connect with other progressive people in our area.

Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Alchemy Tavern, 7 S Joachim St, Mobile, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com.

Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

Eastern Shore MS Support Group – 5:30pm. 2nd Wed. Eastern Shore MS Support Group meets each month at Ruby Tuesday in Fairhope, AL. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Weezer: 251-928-7606.

Near Death (NDEs) and Related Experiences – 6pm. 2nd Wed. Mobile affiliate group of IANDS. All are welcome to share experiences and support.

Free. West Regional Branch, Mobile Public Library, Grelot Rd (near University Blvd), Mobile, AL. 251340-8565. Lbrlumin@aol.com. IANDS.org.

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thursday 10% Off Facials – Tues & Thurs. Book your appointments at Wellness Spa of Ocean Springs on Tuesdays & Thursdays and receive 10% off of any facial treatment or microdermabrasion when you mention this listing.

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Yoga with Dana – 10-11:15am. Is your week driving you crazy? Take a break in your busy morning and join RYT Dana Garrett—let breath and body move in sync as her seamless style transforms the body, relieves stress and relaxes the mind. Leave feeling on top of the world. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Group Reformer Class with Adrienne – 5:156:15pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join

Adrienne at the end of your day for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and be both leaner and stronger. Leave class feeling great! Please log onto the website to make reservations. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

AHA Gentle Yoga – 5:45pm. Connect body-mindspirit through movement, presence and breath.

Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/text 251382-7895 to register. $10/class; $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Movie Night – 6-8pm. Showing a different thoughtprovoking movie each week. Seating is limited; please reserve your seat by calling 228-831-1785.

Free. Coast Health & Nutrition, 12100 Hwy 49, Ste 628, Gulfport, MS. CoastHealthAndNutrition.com.

Holistic Moms Network Monthly Meeting – 6:30-7:45pm, 3rd Thursdays. Please join us for our monthly chapter meeting. Enjoy a lively night of

connecting with others. Bring your passion, your personal experiences and recommendations for future meetings. Free. Daphne Public Library, 2607 US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL. HMNEasternShore@gmail.com.

Personal Wellness and Self-Discovery Classes – 6:30pm. Every last Thurs. Monthly classes designed to empower oneself to heal, uplift and detoxify the body, mind and spirit. $5 donation for food pantry.

Prodisee Pantry, 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail. com. Laurie.MarketingScents.com.

friday FES Bike to School Days – Every first Friday. Grab your helmet and an adult and bike to school on first Fridays. It's the fun way to travel! Participating students will receive a spoke bead for their bike at each event. Fairhope Elementary School, Fairhope, AL. Facebook.com/BikeToSchoolFairhope.

AHA Morning Yoga – 9am. Energize, align, strengthen, center and de-stress through movement, body-mind awareness and breath. Beginner-friendly, props provided. Call/text 646-220-8561 to register. $10/class; $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Yoga with Anna-Marie Babington – 9-10:15am. What a great way to jumpstart your weekend! Let breath and body move in sync as Anna-Marie Babington's seamless style weaves a blend of classical yoga flow and poses.

Renew your spirit with a glorious class—begin the day refreshed and re-energized. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

saturday Fall Market on the Square – 7:30am-12pm. Oct 14Nov 18. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music 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, AL. 251-9285363. HeartStringsYoga.com.

Farmers Market – 9am-2pm, Sat. 2-6pm, Tues.

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

Saturday Morning Yoga at Simply Life – 9:3010:45am. We welcome you to an open flow yoga class appropriate for all levels of practice. Drop-in $10/class. Simply Life Learning Center, 2065 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-473-8040. Facebook. com/SimplyLifeLearningCenter.

Gallery/Salon Group Readings – 6:30-8:30pm.

Psychic Medium Ericka Boussarhane uses her mediumship to help others find closure and insight in their lives. As a medium she is able to connect with loved ones who have crossed over to the other side. $20. Wishful Treasures New Age Gift Store, 4622 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola, FL. 850-941-4321.

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OPPORTUNITIES BECOME A PUBLISHER – Natural Awakenings Gulf Coast AL/MS is for sale.

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SERVICES ENERGY HEALER – Offering energy work, spiritual healing, medical intuitive readings, natural remedies and supplements. Sherry Seicshnaydre: 228-313-0664.

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MEDIUM~INTUITIVE~PSYCHIC – Marie Bates Curry offers intuitive guidance and spiritual connections. Individual and group readings. By appointment only: 251300-7261.

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

Eat Fresh. Buy Local.

Treat your locavore palate to farm-fresh foods while contributing to a healthier planet and a more prosperous local economy. Support these Gulf Coast businesses!

FARMERS MARKETS

GROCERIES

COASTAL ALABAMA FARMERS & FISHERMENS MARKET

20733 Miflin Road (Co. Rd. 20), Foley, AL 251-709-4469 CoastalAlabamaMarket.com Open year round Tuesdays (2-6pm) and Saturdays (9am-2pm). Local farms with seasonal produce, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, seafood, hand-crafted soaps and more.

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FORLAND FAMILY MARKET

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

12100 Highway 49, Suite 628, Gulfport, MS 228-831-1785 CoastHealthAndNutrition.com Local health food store and wellness center to support your healthy lifestyle. Carrying local eggs, honey, milk and produce. See ad, page 15.

FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center Fairhope, AL • 251-928-0644 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store featuring local products: organic produce, meat, eggs, honey, soap and more. See ad, page 4.

VIRGINIA'S HEALTH FOODS

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

GULFPORT HARBOR FARMERS MARKET

Jones Park Pavillion, Highway 90 Gulfport, MS • 228-257-2496 Open year round on Wednesdays from 9am1pm. For more information: Facebook.com/ GulfportHarborMarket.

MARKET ON THE SQUARE

Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile 251-208-1550 • SpecialEventsMobile.org Fresh fall veggies, baked goods, flowers, soaps & lotions, seafood, handcrafted goods and live music. Saturdays, 7:30am-noon (October 14-November 18). See ad, page 27.

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

Open year round on Saturdays from 9am1pm, rain or shine. Shop for organic produce, homemade baked goods, plants, herbs and more.

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VOLUNTEER OPPS AZALEA CITY CAT COALITION – Volunteers needed in any capacity. Contact Susan Young: 251-648-7582. SusanYoung@ AzaleaCityCats.org.

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RESTAURANTS SUNFLOWER CAFE I

320 Eastern Shore Shopping Center Fairhope, AL • 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Organic cafe serving lunch Mon-Sat, dinner ThursFri and Sunday brunch. Using locally-grown produce, herbs and meat. See our six-page menu online. See ad, page 4.

SUNFLOWER CAFE II

3055 A Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 251-479-3200 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Organic cafe and juice bar serving lunch Mon-Sun. Using locally-grown produce, herbs and meat.

See our six-page menu online. See ad, page 4.

YOU-PICK-FARMS WEEKS BAY PLANTATION

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

Weeks Bay Plantation/LA Berry Farms is the regional destination of choice for pick-your-own blueberries, herbs and heirloom tomatoes—all organically grown.

Check website for picking dates. See ad, page 32.

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DENTISTRY

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 2017 Healthy & 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/NAFeb2017.

CHURCHES

AUDIOLOGY ASCENT AUDIOLOGY & HEARING

105 Lottie Lane, Suite A, Fairhope, AL 251-990-0535 • AscentAudiologyFairhope.com Hearing loss affects everyone uniquely which is why we solve hearing problems one individual at a time. We have the knowledge and technology to guide you on a journey to better hearing. See ad, page 15.

BEAUTY & SKINCARE B-BUTTERFLY SALON

103A North Bancroft Street, Fairhope, AL 251-990-9934 • BButterflySalon.com

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A salon offering organic products and services SALON including hair color, perms and shampoo. Make a difference today in your hair, your life and the Earth. Visit us for a free hair exam today and go organic! See ad, page 27.

THE BAHA'I'S OF FAIRHOPE

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

UNITY CHURCH OF GULFPORT

1700 East Railroad Street, Gulfport, MS 228-871-7004 UnityGulfport.com A positive path for spiritual living.

Unity teachings and communities are places of spiritual healing. If you’re drawn to individuals like Oprah, Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson and Deepak Chopra, you’ll love Unity of Gulfport. See ad, page 18.

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NATURE’S NUANCE LLC

2200 Government Street Mobile, AL 36606 251-304-9797 • NaturesNuance.com Enjoy soaps made from certified organic oils and essential oils.

We also have organic candles, diffusers and hair products plus original art from local artists.

See ad, page 15.

TMAC’S HAIR STUDIO

2 Mobile Locations: 1861 Old Government Street • 251-607-6666 2534 Old Shell Road • 251-725-4334

MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path To Wellness) 240 West Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 • MindPerformanceCenter.com A cutting edge approach to brain disorders that is drugfree, non-invasive and proven effective. Treating dementia, depression, memory loss, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury and more. See ad, page 18.

A relaxing salon environment that is free of harmful chemicals, impurities and fragrance.

Offering hair services, facials, spray tans and massage with 100% o rg a n i c p r o d u c t s . L e a r n m o r e a t TMACsHairStudio.com. See ad, page 13.

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DR. DAYTON HART, DMD

IAOMT Protocol 225 West Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com Free book for new patients: Mercury Free Dentistry.

Offering ozone; laser (nosuture) gum surgery; testing for compatible materials and cavity-causing bacteria; examine for gum disease and bacteria; laser cavity diagnoses; saliva pH check; oral galvanic screening; no fluoride.

ESSENTIAL OILS DONNA LEWIS, LMT

Healing Acres, Robertsdale, AL 205-283-2743 MyDoterra.com/donnalewis Offering therapeutic massages, oil treatments, Zyto scans and classes with doTERRA essential oils for healthy living. 20+ years of essential oil knowledge. 17 years of massage therapy experience. See ad, page 28.

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

Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of authentic, genuine therapeutic grade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal Zyto Wellness readings and wholesale privileges. Wellness classes on last Thursday of the month at Prodisee Pantry. See ad, page 14.

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Meryl Hyderally, Feng Shui Design Consultant 251-463-1862 • Meryl@Hyderally.com fengshui831.com

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

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FOOD & NUTRITION COAST HEALTH & NUTRITION

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

See ad, page 15.

FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

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

HEALING ARTS GRETA T. BATES

Reiki Practitioner From the Center, Fairhope, AL 601-421-0277 • TheSpiral-Life.com Make time for your special self! Reiki sessions for antianxiety, empowerment and balance. “I offer care and kindness to my clients—it’s the sweet work.”

JEREMY STOUT

Reconnective Healing Practitioner 6A S Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL 251-222-0220 • JerStout333@gmail.com Reconnective Healing returns you to an optimal state of vitality and helps people with aches and pains, dis-ease, stress, PTSD, mental challenges, range of motion and athletic performance. Visit MeridianMaster.com. See ad, page 32.

2032 Airport, Midtown Mobile: 251-473-0277 680 S. Schillinger, Mobile, AL: 251-633-0485 6845 Hwy 90, Daphne, AL: 251-621-1865 For 30 years The Health Hut has been the go-to place for high quality, whole-food vitamins, herbs and sport supplements at great prices. Service-oriented, knowledgeable staff. See ad, page 29.

Licensed Professional Counselor From the Center, Fairhope, AL 251-929-4634 • RebeccaWashburn.com Find guidance, healing and balance for inner peace and purpose. Sessions offer personal and spiritual development through intuitive guidance, belief coaching, chakra balancing, meditation and creative visioning. Insurance accepted.

VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II

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

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MASSAGE THERAPY HYDRO ZEN AT PEAK ALKALINITY Eric Nickelson, LMT 217-B Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL 251-270-7200 • PeakAlkalinity.com

Offering a full menu of massage techniques, cleansing infrared sauna sessions followed by a hydrating collagen shower, and detoxifying foot spas. Enjoy all three services once a month with a $99/month membership.

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JEN ADAMS, LMT

22787 U.S. 98, Suite D-5, Montrose, AL 251-616-4201 • JenAdamsLMT.info JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com Intuitive integrative massage techniques are used to facilitate the body into a state of healing without the "no pain no gain" mentality. Over 15 years experience in the bodywork and natural wellness field.

DAVID'S GALLERY

809 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542 251-948-7862 Offering CBD (cannabidiol) from the hemp plant (helps a n x i e t y, i n s o m n i a , inflammation, etc.). Charlotte’s Web and other brands cookies, candy, creams, sublingual drops, e-juice. New: Akuamma—opioid receptortargeted pain relief. Mention this ad for 12% off.

PURE CBD (CANNABIDIOL BLEND) 318-366-3380 KDeveny77@gmail.com TinyURL.com/CBDKortney

Call/email for $50 coupon code. Full spectrum CBDs/ hemp oil rich in cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, waxes and chlorophyll that are essential to the human body.

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NATURAL HEALTH DOCTOR’S NUTRITION

721 Cowan Road, Gulfport, MS 1-800-824-0194 • DoctorsNutrition.com Offering affordable, effective and convenient evidence-based nutrition. Lab work provides reliable information to monitor health and accessible doctors provide individualized guidance. Extensive selection of therapeutic-grade supplements available in store and online. See ad, page 22.

OSTEOSTRONG FAIRHOPE

333 Greeno Road S., Unit 2B, Fairhope, AL 251-210-6955 • OsteoStrong.me A 7-minute session, once a week provides a natural solution for healthy joints, strong bones and muscles, better balance and flexibility and pain reduction.

Accessible to all ages; non-invasive; nonpharmaceutical.

See ad, page 23.

OXYGEN THERAPY AMERICAN HYPERBARIC CENTER

8871 Rand Avenue, Ste. B Daphne, AL 36526 251-210-1496 AmericanHBOT.com State-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen therapy facility.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a safe medical treatment delivering 100% oxygen while in a pressurized chamber. Reduces inflammation, promotes healing, repairs cells and heals wounds.

See ad, page 26.

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

Rolfing® is a holistic approach to manual therapy that seeks to improve your health and function by reestablishing the natural alignment and structural integration of the human body. More information at EasternShoreRolfing.com. See ad, page 13.

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

A We l l n e s s S p a specializing in oncology skincare.

Also offering digital skin analysis, facials, waxing and microdermabrasion. Wellness coaching available.

Everything you need to know to accomplish good health, skincare and wellness. See ad, page 13.

SPECIAL NEEDS AMERICAN AUTISM AND REHABILITATION CENTER

8909 Rand Avenue, Daphne, AL 36526 251-210-1632 AmericanAutismCenter.com A comprehensive facility offering extensive therapies and services to patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and many other diagnoses.

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WELLNESS CENTERS HEALING ACRES

22355 Price Grubbs Road, Robertsdale, AL 251-300-9052 Experience wellness with massage, r e f l e x o l o g y, b o d y treatments, Reiki, colonics, essential oils, wellness classes and more. Our labyrinth is open to the public during daylight hours. See ad, page 28.

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