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MEMORY LOSS or DEMENTIA?

14 CHASING ZZZZZs

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How to Put Insomnia to Rest

18 ANTIQUES RISING

Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

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20 THE HAPPY THYROID Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

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ave you ever dipped a blueberry in yellow mustard or spread jalapeño-cilantro sauce on a slice of peach? These are examples of the unique and surprisingly delicious flavor mashups that are discovered during our family-style, charcuterie board inspired meals.

Dubbed “combination dinners”

by Thatch, I fill the center of the table with platters of freshly cut fruits and vegetables, piles of seeds and nuts, a variety of crackers and breads, plus numerous dipping options such as honey, hummus, mustards and madefrom-scratch sauces and dressings.

While the majority of the food I prepare at home is plant-based, this is one meal where I do include a little meat (for my omnivorous boys) and a sampling of a few flavorful cheeses, but unlike a traditional charcuterie board, these serve as accents instead of main ingredients.

As we sit down to graze on this extensive spread, everyone eagerly begins layering, dipping and wrapping multiple (and often unlikely) ingredients together, adhering to the one rule of the meal: you can’t eat any one thing plain or by itself. Like most 5- and 10-year-old kids, Mays and Thatch are not usually excited about wrapping things in lettuce or dipping sweet fruit into a tangy sauce, but in this setting it almost feels like we’re playing a game to see who can find the most unexpected and delicious flavor combinations.

As we encourage each other to replicate our own tasty discoveries, we get lost in conversations about salty and sweet, texture and crunch, and how some things look gross but taste scrumptious. I appreciate being able to refer to these experiences when the boys are reluctant to try a new food at other mealtimes, making it easier for them to have an adventurous palate and an open mind.

After reading “Zenful Eating” in this month’s issue, it occurred to me that not only are these interactive family meals fun and educational, they’re an exercise in mindfulness. Zen Buddhist priest Jan Chozen Bays says mindful eating is not about restrictions but rather about curiosity and investigation—an adventure for the senses. How often do we grab a meal on the go or eat so quickly we don’t really taste anything we put in our mouth?

With the holiday season upon us, try worrying less about indulging and focus more on the nuanced, multi-sensory experience that dining can provide. Consider creating your own mini “combination meal” with whatever you have on hand and discover your own unique flavor preferences. For a recent lunch I plated a chopped avocado, a pile of carrot sticks, a handful of pistachios, a hefty spoonful each of peanut butter and hummus, a squirt of Sriracha and some warm pita bread. The colorful ingredients were beautiful on the plate and they allowed for many combos—my favorite being avocado and pistachios with a little peanut butter and Sriracha.

What’s on your plate this season? If you’re hosting a holiday meal, try something adventurous, colorful and interactive for your guests. Swap out the traditional for a build-your-own flavor experience—which may just become a new tradition. When you make time to take it all in with a sense of gratitude, you’re nourishing your body, your mind and your spirit.

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Natural Approach Proven Effective for Depression The holiday season can often trigger depression and Dr. J. Douglas Brown, DC, DACNB, owner of The Mind Performance Center, LLC, in Foley, Alabama, advises patients to seek natural treatment options. By employing FDAapproved magnetic stimulation deep into the brain to regenerate the ability to produce and release neurotransmitters, symptoms of depression can be 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).

“The results of our treatments are tangible, often delivering improvement when nothing else has,” says Brown, who notes that 70 percent of his depression patients see depression symptoms reduced by at least 50 percent. “Our approach fosters brain balance and performance without negative side effects.”

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.

Location: Inside Path for Wellness, 240 W. Laurel St., Foley, AL. For more information, call 251-597-8787 or visit MindPerformanceCenter.com. See ad, page 4.

Free Healing Sessions Foster Well-Being Local energy healers are now hosting Healing Sanctuaries from 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Wednesday of the month to share their love, light and healing with the community. These free energy healing sessions are offered in a sacred and safe space to revitalize, relieve stress and bring more inner peace.

“We created this service recognizing that all of us need healing in some form and that, as a community, we are many but we are One. It is with this thought that we provide our healing touch to others and in doing so heal ourselves as well,” says organizer Robert Maldonado.

Upon arrival, community members enjoy the quiet, candlelit atmosphere of the waiting area which is separate from the healing spaces. Healers begin with a short guided meditation and individuals will be able to write a note to the healer describing what they would like to be healed. The experience should be restful, enjoyable and supportive for all.

Tuning Fork Therapy Corrects Imbalances Jubilee Healing Arts in Daphne offers tuning fork therapy to help release stress and tension in the physical, energetic and emotional bodies. The therapy uses specially calibrated metal tuning forks to apply specific vibrations to different parts of the body to correct vibrational imbalances. Sometimes the forks are used touching the body, and other times the forks are used around the body.

“We are made of energy and vibrate at specific frequencies.

When the frequencies are lowered due to stress, illness and disease can set in and tuning fork therapy can be used to fight that,” says Jen Adams, massage therapist and owner of Jubilee Healing Arts.

She uses tuning forks in multidisciplinary modalities such as reflexology, trigger point release, scar tissue release and chakra balancing.

Charlie Harner has joined the Jubilee Healing Arts team, and as a Biofield Tuning Practitioner he also offers tuning fork therapy.

Appointments can be scheduled online at JubileeHealingArts.com.

Location: 28170 N. Main St., Daphne, AL. For more information, call 251-616-4201 or visit JubileeHealingArts.com.

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Shop Local at Mobile’s Fall Market The city of Mobile’s Market in the Park—a marketplace for fresh, locally produced foods and goods— is open from 7:30 a.m. to noon, Saturdays through November 23, downtown in Cathedral Square.

This weekly market features live music and supports local merchants and farmers. At this time of year, they will be offering fall vegetables such as greens and late season squash, seafood, flowers, baked breads, pasta, casseroles, pies, soaps, lotions, handcrafted goods and more.

For more information, call 251-208-1550, visit SpecialEventsMobile.org or find Market On The Square on Facebook. See ad, page 12.

Children’s Book Promotes Sea Turtle Conservation Book signings for the new children’s book Miss Ella and the Turtle People are taking place in Foley, at Live Oak Village Assisted Living on November 14, at C’est Le Vin Wine Bar & Shop on December 1, and at Wolf Bay Lodge on December 6. Author Linda B. Spangrud has volunteered with Share the Beach, Alabama’s sea turtle conservation program, since moving to Foley in 2006 and this book is based on her volunteer work. A portion of book sale profits are donated to Alabama Coastal Foundation to support Share the Beach.

Miss Ella and the Turtle People is a picture story book about the protection, care and conservation of sea turtles and a band of volunteers who protect their nests and eggs along the beach. Through Miss Ella, young readers learn about sea turtles and how to be kind to people, especially older people.

Spangrud spent her career as a teacher, principal and school district administrator in Illinois and now enjoys the semi-retired life in Foley. Writing a children’s book has been a dream of hers and coastal living and sea turtle preservation are her favorite topics.

For more information and to find out where the book is available locally, call 815978-5976 or email LindaBSpangrud@gmail.com.

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 gluten-free needs. 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 23. 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 251-929-0055. See ad, back cover.

Unplug at Woman’s Wellness Retreat The Barefoot Woman Wellness Retreat in Picayune, Mississippi on November 22 to 24, is a weekend dedicated to women seeking wellness in mind, body and spirit. Topics of the weekend will include meditation, manifestation, herbs and essential oils, while supporting each other’s journeys.

“When ‘I’ is replaced with ‘we’, illness becomes wellness,” say organizers Kelly McGee and Ashley Sneed. “So kick off your shoes, leave the husband and kids at home and allow yourself the opportunity to de-stress and get back to basics.”

Attendees will enjoy the many stars that the sky offers while camping under the cusp of the New Moon on a beautiful property featuring a nature trail, fishing pond, fire pit and an authentic Native American teepee. Meals are provided but everyone should bring their own tent, sleeping necessities, yoga mat, camping chair and reusable cup. No alcohol will be permitted. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $150.

For more information, call 228-206-5420 or visit TinyURL.com/barefootwoman.

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Get a Live Christmas Tree This Year Fish River Trees Christmas Tree Farm will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 29 through December 23, to help families celebrate a more sustainable holiday with the addition of a living Christmas tree.

Their container-grown trees can be planted outside after the holiday season, making them the most ecofriendly option compared to cut or plastic trees.

Located five miles east of Fairhope, in the Marlow/Fish River community, Fish River Trees has been serving the community for 35 years.

In addition to the living trees, a vast selection of choose-and-cut trees are available, as are fresh-cut firs.

Farm visitors enjoy a live manger scene during regular business hours.

On the first three weekends, Santa will be stopping by from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., farm tours aboard the Tree Train will run regularly and for a small fee, camel and pony rides will be offered.

Donations will also be collected for Trees for Troops.

Location: 13982 Woodhaven Dairy Rd. E., Summerdale, AL. For more information, call 251-988-8114, email FishRiverTrees@gultel.com or visit FishRiverTrees.com.

kudos Mobile-based Shipshape Urban Farms is now providing container-based hydroponic farms to people and organizations across the world. After two years of development, they displayed the working prototype of their container garden—a 3.4-acre hydroponic farm housed in a 40-foot, up-cycled shipping container—at the 2019 Louisiana Restaurant Association Foodservice & Hospitality Expo in New Orleans. Approximately 3,000 attendees toured the live container garden and many learned about the benefits of becoming a Shipshape Urban Farmer and how they can be provided with everything needed to successfully run a Shipshape Container Garden.

Shipshape has numerous patents pending and has made significant advancements in lighting, nutrient delivery and remote system management using the Digital Farmer App. Their container garden requires one person working 10 to 20 hours per week to operate. Organizations and individuals that purchase one can anticipate an approximate return on investment of 14 months.

Locals can look for produce grown from Shipshape’s Mobile and Irvington container gardens in Greer’s Markets and Old Shell Market.

For more information, email Dale.Speetjens@ShipshapeUrbanFarms.com or visit ShipshapeUrbanFarms.com.

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Chronic pain, affecting 10 to 25 percent of adults, disturbs sleep for twothirds of them, increasing the risk of depression and aggravating pain symptoms. Chinese researchers analyzed nine studies of 944 chronic-pain patients and found that acupuncture treatments were significantly better than drugs at helping patients sleep. It also improved their quality of sleep as self-measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and lowered their scores of perceived pain.

Caffeine has been the subject of controversy among the one in six adults worldwide that suffer from periodic migraines: Some say it triggers symptoms, while others report it wards them off. A new study from Harvard and two other teaching hospitals of 98 migraine sufferers used six weeks of daily journals to investigate the link and found that drinking up to two servings of caffeinated beverages a day had little effect, but three or more raised the odds of a headache that day or the next. Among people that rarely drank such beverages, even one or two servings increased the odds of having a headache that day. A serving was defined as eight ounces or one cup of caffeinated coffee, six ounces of tea, a 12-ounce can of soda or a two-ounce can of an energy drink.

Eat Organic to Shed Insecticides Switching to organics has quick payoffs, reducing agrochemicals in the body by 94 percent within a month, Japanese researchers report. They tested the urine of study participants looking for six neonicotinoid insecticides and another substance generated as a result of their decomposition in the human body. “I think the research results are almost without precedent and are highly valuable in that they present actual measurement values showing that you can dramatically reduce the content levels of agrochemicals in your body simply by changing the way you select vegetable products,” commented Nobuhiko Hoshi, a professor of animal molecular morphology with the Kobe University.

Another study from researchers at the University of California at Berkeley studied 16 children and showed that one week after switching to an organic diet, malathion pesticide urine levels were reduced by 95 percent; clothianidin pesticide levels by 83 percent; and chlorpyrifos pesticide levels by 60 percent.

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Using the three-decade longitudinal health records of about 123,000 men and women from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, researchers from Brown University found that people with diets rich in vitamin A had a significantly reduced risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) skin cancer, which occurs in 7 to 11 percent of the population. “We found that higher intake of total vitamin A, retinol and several individual carotenoids, including beta cryptoxanthin, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin, was associated with lower risk of SCC,” wrote the authors.

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California Bans Fur Trapping

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Myriad companies are pledging to make their products and packaging more sustainable, including the multinational food and drink giant Nestlé, which announced in January that it is committed to using 100 percent recyclable packaging for its candy by 2025.

Miniature KitKat chocolate bars from its Japan confectionery branch will be wrapped in paper instead of plastic, with instructions for how to fashion it, post-snack, into the iconic origami crane, a traditional Japanese messenger of thoughts and wishes. Nestlé hopes that this will guarantee the paper remains in use longer rather than be recyled or disposed of immediately and estimates that the new initiative will help reduce the brand’s plastic waste by about 380 metric tons per year.

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California has enacted a ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuriesold livelihood that was intertwined with the rise of the Western frontier.

The Wildlife Protection Act of 2019 prohibits commercial and recreational trapping on both public and private lands. Legislators are considering proposals to ban the sale of all fur products, including fur coats, and to outlaw the use of animals in any circus in the state, with the exception of domesticated horses, dogs and cats.

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A new study by the international nonprofit Health Care Without Harm (HCWH), in collaboration with Arup, a British multinational professional services firm, claims that if the global health care sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitter on the planet. It provides, for the first time, an estimate of health care’s global climate footprint.

Josh Karliner, HCWH international director of program and strategy and report co-author, says, “The health sector needs to transition to clean, renewable energy and deploy other primary prevention strategies to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.”

Farmer Cannon Michael left more than 100 acres of ripe cantaloupes unharvested last year because he couldn’t sell them for enough to cover the cost of labor, packing and shipping. According to a new study from Santa Clara University, in California, about one-third of edible produce remains unharvested in the fields, where it rots and gets plowed under. Most research on food loss and food waste has focused on post-harvest, retail and consumer levels. The new study offers a far more accurate look at on-farm food loss by relying on in-field measurements. ReFED, a coalition of nonprofits, businesses and government agencies that fight food loss and food waste, estimates that 21 percent of water, 18 percent of cropland and 19 percent of fertilizer in the U.S. are dedicated to food that is never eaten.

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In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.

CHASING ZZZZZs How to Put Insomnia to Rest

by Marlaina Donato

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ossing and turning most of the night while obsessing about the need for sleep is a torture we all go through every now and then, but for the 40 percent of Americans dealing with current or chronic insomnia, it can be a regular nightmare. In fact, 50 to 70 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of sleep disorder, according to the American Sleep Association.

The causes are multi-faceted: stress, pharmaceutical side effects, hormonal imbalances, chronic pain, anxiety and too much caffeine all fuel the insomnia loop.

Add to that the overstimulation from 24/7 technology, social pressures and unresolved emotional pain, and it’s easy to see why long, hard, sleepless nights have become a worldwide epidemic.

The effects are profound. Compromised sleep not only leads to decreased quality of life, malnourished relationships, a heightened risk of accidents and inferior job performance, but also lowered immunity and chronic inflammation, raising the odds of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, weight gain and diabetes. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with depression also experience sleep deprivation, and many antidepressant medications can disrupt the ability to fall asleep and dream.

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However, a number of natural and holistic approaches can provide lasting results without undesirable side effects. Along with tried-and-true methods like acupuncture, therapeutic massage and changes in diet and exercise, the National Sleep Foundation recommends mindful breathing and meditation. New options are emerging to help foster quality sleep, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), non-psychoactive CBD oil and lifestyle changes supporting a healthy circadian rhythm.

Body and Mind, a Tangled Web Psychological, emotional and physical health all play a role in our ability—or inability—to get a good night’s rest. “Not sleeping well is a sign of a deeper imbalance that needs to be addressed. So, if we’re masking the problem with medication, the underlying cause remains unaddressed,” says Elina Winnel, a sleep coach who works online with clients at TheSleepExpert.com.

“Insomnia is a complex issue that has psychological components, but is also affected by deeper mechanisms, including an imbalance between the two main branches of the autonomic nervous system.”

The intricate connection between

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emotion and sleep-robbing stress hormones explains why insomniacs are often caught in an undertow of racing thoughts and preoccupations. Says Winnel, “Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even realize they’re in that state. This produces stress hormones and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occurring.” Stress also depletes vitamin B and magnesium levels necessary for quality sleep, she adds.

Cindy Davies, owner of the Holistic Sleep Center, in Ferndale, Michigan, has similar views on the role emotion plays in troubled sleep patterns. “We’re chronically suppressing our feelings throughout the day.

Our inability to address these emotions culminates in a night spent in bed awake with fears and worries,” she says. “Pushing ourselves to the point of exhaustion can help defend ourselves against dealing with feelings or memories, but impairs our ability to sleep restfully or restoratively.”

Resetting Inherent Rhythms Circadian rhythm, our biological clock, is a cellular marvel that is affected by light and internal changes in temperature. Stephanie Silberman, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine,

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explains that it’s helpful to have a circadian rhythm aligned with societal norms so that we’re sleepy at bedtime and active during daylight hours. “When a person’s circadian rhythm is delayed, they will have trouble falling asleep at a regular bedtime, and when it’s advanced, experience sleepiness too early in the evening and then [have] early morning awakenings.”

Circadian rhythm regulates digestion, cellular repair, hormones and many other functions. It also slows down the metabolism during night hours, helping us to stay asleep. “The circadian rhythm can be disrupted by many factors, including traveling to a different time zone, shift

work and exposure to blue light late at night while binge-watching your favorite series,” says Winnel.

Our natural hormonal rhythms are wired to release melatonin at certain times, allowing us to rest frequently during the day. Davies explains that an adult’s body is designed for periods of rest every 90 minutes. “Most people don’t have the opportunity to rest every 90 minutes, but if we were able to, we’d be going to bed in a state of rest, instead of exhaustion,” she says.

Our bodies start producing melatonin around 9 p.m., when we should already be winding down, but too often we push ourselves to stay up to watch TV or have

Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even realize they’re in that state. This produces stress hormones and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occurring. ~Elina Winnel

Sleep Tips

For healthy circadian rhythm and melatonin cycles, try: 4 Shutting off all screen devices, including the TV, two hours before going to bed 4 Going to bed when you get that 9 p.m. slump and just taping a favorite show 4 Walking barefoot and feeling the earth 4 Spending quality time outside in sunlight, preferably in a natural setting 4 Taking nourishing baths with natural soaps, lavender essential oil or herbs 4 Designating certain time slots to not answer the phone or answer emails 4 Exercising regularly and not within three hours of bedtime 4 Taking a break from work every 90 minutes for two minutes of slow, deep breathing 4 Breaking the caffeine habit by replacing coffee and tea with healthier alternatives

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For emotional components of insomnia, try: 4 Going on a “worry fast” for five or 10 minutes, and then practice doing it for an hour or a full day 4 Reserving time with loved ones for in-person conversations and get-togethers 4 Checking in with yourself and acknowledging all emotions and fears without judgment 4 Setting aside ambitions for a day to recharge 4 Sleeping in without guilt—shopping and running errands can wait 4 Choosing not to compare your life with others

“me-time”, says Davies. “In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.”

Herbalist and licensed psychotherapist Jenn J. Allen, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, adds, “People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain.”

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Smartphones and social media have piled even more on our plate, even if we enjoy them. “We’re expected to be constantly ‘on’ and reachable 24/7,” observes Winnel.

“This leads to an excessive reliance on our sympathetic nervous system and difficulty switching brainwave states from beta—associated with alertness—to theta and delta, which we experience during sleep. Through practice and specific exercises, it can become easier for us to reach the state of mind needed to nod off.”

To support healthier sleep patterns, Winnel emphasizes the importance of using both hemispheres of the brain while awake.

“Particularly in our professional lives, logical and rational processes are rewarded, while creativity is seen as optional. This can cause a chronic imbalance in the way we use the two hemispheres of our brain. Optimal sleep requires equalized functioning in the neurological structures that are unique to each hemisphere.” Mindful breathing and alternate-nostril yogic breathwork can also bring harmony to both hemispheres of the brain and promote deep relaxation.

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Chronic pain can also prevent sound sleep.

Allen stresses, “It’s important to understand what is actually causing pain and what type of pain it is. Some chronic pain comes from postural issues or injuries, so massage, chiropractic or gentle movement like yoga can help to drastically reduce the intensity of pain.”

Identifying nutritional deficiencies and supporting the nervous system is also key. “Plants work both physiologically and energetically. Gentle nervine herbs like oats or chamomile can help to soothe the nervous system, and are effective for children and teens. Adaptogenic plants are known historically for helping the body to resist November 2019

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physical, chemical or biological stresses.

Tulsi and ashwagandha, when taken consistently, can be useful in helping adults to combat stress,” Allen says, reminding us to also check with a healthcare professional to avoid contraindications.

Going for that extra cup of coffee during the day or pouring a drink or two in the evening are habits that only exacerbate sleep issues. “Caffeine suppresses our body’s ability to feel tired, not by giving us energy, but by increasing the production of adrenaline and suppressing the production of melatonin. Alcohol, like some prescription medications, can interfere with our ability to fall asleep, sleep deeply and experience dreaming states,” cautions Davies.

CBD oil derived from the cannabis plant is an effective pain-reducer and helps to regulate healthy sleep patterns. Cannabidiol (CBD), which does not contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical substance in marijuana responsible for inducing a high, is available as capsules, inhalers and tinctures.

Learning New Tricks Many sleep-seeking people are reaping the benefits from cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). The American College of Physicians recommends it as the first-line therapy for insomnia ahead of medication, citing that it improves sleep and daytime functioning in 70 to 80 percent of treated persons, often without supplemental medication. A meta-analysis published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in 2015 shows that CBT-I can resolve insomnia for 35 percent of people with sleeplessness

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People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fightor-flight response system in the brain. ~Jenn J. Allen linked to existing medical and psychiatric conditions such as fibromyalgia or PTSD. CBT-I helps to change long-held patterns. “CBT includes keeping sleep logs, improving sleep hygiene, learning ways to decrease anxiety and how to associate the bed as a place where we sleep well, instead of the maladaptive thinking that it’s a place to toss and turn,” says Silberman. CBT can also be helpful for chronic pain and other physical problems when underlying issues are treated in conjunction.

A good night’s rest is indeed possible.

Davies says, “In order to really change our ability to sleep, we need a complete cultural mindset shift that prioritizes sleep and our need to rest.”

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ast food and fast fashion are common in this amped-up world. There’s also fast furniture—the kind that often comes in a box, assembly required. It’s made of particle board held together by toxic chemicals; it is often flimsy and it’s consuming forests at an alarming rate. But millennials love it. That’s why they’re sometimes called the IKEA generation.

“Your grandmother’s big sideboard and armoire are hard to sell,” says Todd Merrill, owner of the Todd Merrill Studio, a furniture and design gallery in New York City. “We have changed the way we live. Our houses are laid out differently—no more formal dining rooms. I think people are less inventive about how to repurpose, reuse and restore.”

Grandma’s treasures, once passed down for generations, are largely passé. The new word for antiques is “brown furniture”; prices have plummeted 60 to 80 percent in two decades, say industry experts. The youngsters want no part of them, even though they are hand crafted out of solid wood extracted from old-growth forests that took centuries to mature.

Large retail chains cater to strong consumer demand for disposable furniture, and it is driving a great deal of deforestation, according to the Alliance of Leading Environmental Researchers & Thinkers (ALERT). IKEA’s own figures show that it uses 1 percent of the world’s commercial wood supply a year to manufacture these throwaway pieces. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that 9,690 tons of furniture—both fast and slow—ended up in the nation’s landfills in 2015, the latest year for which statistics have been published.

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The trend is at odds with millennials’ notable environmental sensibilities—and they do put a premium on authentic, handmade items and companies with social impact—so experts say the tide may be turning. Like the growing Slow Food movement, “slow” furniture enjoys a sense of character and provenance that doesn’t come in a box.

When Merrill opened his furniture studio in 2000, it consisted of half pristine antiques and half mid-century modern furniture. He quickly saw a trend of people snapping up the mid-century and leaving the handcrafted antiques behind. “I pulled things out of trash heaps in the Upper East Side. People came in and started snatching up all the vintage modern.”

Merril l ’s v intage of ferings now focus on m id-cent u r y moder n a nd upcycled, repurposed furnishings, something the millennials have taken to. The kids will continue to come around, he says. “If you go around Brooklyn, people are reusing and recycling antique furniture. With the antique market hitting bottom, it is hard to

ignore it. As it bottoms out, kids are going to come back to these things.”

There can be a cool factor in reusing something that is old, unique and odd, he added. “Oddity and ugliness is kind of in fashion right now.”

Alex Geriner, of Doorman Designs, in New Orleans, began upcycling out of necessity. He had little money to furnish his 19th-century apartment. His need quickly became a business when the furnishings he created out of old wood pieces began flying out the door. “I think for millennials—I am a millennial—they want something with a story tied to it, some sort of bigger meaning. My generation is all about experiences.

If they can say, ‘I found this in a dumpster’ or ‘in a roadside flea market,’ any story is an investment for millennials.”

Terry Gorsuch, whose side business in Dolores, Colorado, Rustique ReInvintage, involves salvaging old theater chairs, church pews and other novel items, upcycling them and selling them for a tidy profit, says, “There is nothing special about

a coffee table from IKEA. All our pieces have a story. They’re from a 1936 theater or an 1895 Grange Hall where farmers and ranchers met.”

Gorsuch says he already has some “hipster” millennials buying items like old lockers or other odd pieces that they mix and match. “When you take something and put it back to use, you get a feeling of satisfaction,” he says.

“The informality of today allows for the mix-and-match thing,” Merrill says.

“Take an old door and repurpose it … Put it up in your house or upcycle it into a table.

“What we are missing in our homes is character,” he says. “Repurposing is a very good thing to do.”

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. Connect at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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Poses such as plow pose, fish pose, boat pose and cobra can improve blood circulation to the thyroid gland, which is imperative for its health.

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uch of our day-to-day well-being—how energetic we feel, how clear our thinking is and how our body processes food—is governed by the activity of the butterflyshaped, thumb-sized thyroid gland at the base of the throat. When it’s working as it should, life is good. However, about one in eight Americans suffers from a malfunctioning thyroid, and women are five to eight times more likely than men to face the consequences.

It’s a delicate balancing act. A thyroid that produces too few hormones makes us feel sluggish and constipated. We gain weight easily, have muscle cramps and experience heavy periods. Hypothyroidism, as it’s called, is linked to chronic fatigue syndrome, infertility and autism in newborns. A 2013 study published in Annals of Neurology found that pregnant women deficient in thyroid hormone are four times more likely than healthy women to produce a child with autism.

If the thyroid produces too many hormones, we suffer from hyperthyroidism with a racing heart, irritability, light periods, unexplained weight loss and insomnia; it can lead to hardening of the arteries and heart failure later in life, according to a study in Circulation Research.

The good news is that there are simple and effective strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid these potential health setbacks, say experts. Their recommendations:

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Keep up mineral levels. The thyroid needs iodine to churn out hormones, and

usually iodized salt or sea salt with natural iodine can supply most of our daily needs of 150 micrograms. Sardines, shrimp, seaweed, yogurt, eggs and capers are also rich in iodine. However, too much of a good thing can tip the balance in the other direction, so practice moderation with super-charged iodine foods like cranberries: A four-ounce serving contains twice the daily requirement. In addition, our thyroids need selenium (one or two Brazil nuts a day will do it) and zinc (nuts, legumes and chocolate) to function optimally.

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percent of the conversion of inactive thyroid hormone (T4) into active hormone (T3) takes place in our gut, which makes “good” bacteria critically important.

Andrea Beaman, a New York City health coach and author of Happy Healthy Thyroid: The Essential Steps to Healing Naturally, recommends probiotics like cultured vegetables, kimchi, sauerkraut and sourdough bread, as well as prebiotics like root vegetables, plantain, burdock and dandelion root.

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Filter drinking water. “Fluoride

and chlorine are elements that can block the absorption of iodine into the thyroid,” says Elizabeth Boham, M.D., a functional medicine doctor at the UltraWellness Center, in Lenox, Massachusetts.

A reverse-osmosis filter or a high-end pitcher filter will remove chlorine, as well as fluoride, which British researchers have linked to a 30 percent higher rate of hypothyroidism.

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Detox cosmetics. Phthalates

are endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in cosmetics, nail polish and shampoos; they are also in plastic toys, and 3-year-old girls exposed to phthalates have shown depressed thyroid function, Columbia University scientists report. Research cosmetics and find toxin-free alternatives at the Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. (ewg.org/ skindeep).

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Wake up easy. About 85 percent

of thyroid diseases involve an underactive thyroid, says Beaman, adding that it is often the body’s pushback against frenzied, stressful lifestyles: “The thyroid is literally slowing down—our body is saying, ‘Slow, slow, go slow.’” For a low-key start to

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Talk it out. In Eastern philosophy,

the thyroid in the throat is located at the fifth chakra, the energy center of expression and communication, Beaman says. If we find ourselves either regularly shouting or choking back our words, “it helps, if you want to support your thyroid on a deep emotional level, to express yourself somehow, some way, to someone somewhere,” such as to a therapist, family member or good friend.

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Do yoga asanas. “Poses such as

plow pose, fish pose, boat pose and cobra can improve blood circulation to the thyroid gland, which is imperative for its health,” says Stacy Thewis, a registered nurse, certified wellness coach and gut-brain expert in Mellen, Wisconsin. In a study in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 22 women with hypothyroidism that practiced yoga for six months needed significantly less thyroid medication.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based naturalhealth writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

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Ask for a range of tests, not only the standard thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test, but also free T4, free T3, thyroid antibodies for autoimmune reactions, and thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH) tests for a full picture.

The standard pharmaceutical approach for hypothyroidism, the most common condition, is the synthetic hormone levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid) that boosts T4 production; but it can cause depression and weight gain, researchers at Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center report in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Ask also about Armour Thyroid, derived from animal thyroids, that contains both T3 and T4, and is often preferred by functional medicine doctors.

Other testing can uncover a reaction to gluten, which is often linked to thyroid dysfunction. “For many with thyroid issues, gluten can provoke an autoimmune response via celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and health coach Amanda Wikan, of Petaluma, California.

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the day, she suggests not using an alarm clock if possible, and then doing some long, slow stretching and deep breathing. “It takes just five minutes, and you’re starting the day not in fight-or-flight mode, but in a fully relaxed and fully oxygenated body.”

Cooking is an act of love and generosity, so cooking should be done with care—taking the time to consider the ingredients and overall flavors of the meal, storing the vegetables properly, paying attention while you chop.

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n Zen monasteries, the head cook (known as the tenzo) is one of the most important positions a monk can hold; Eihei Dogen, founder of Soto Zen, one of the longest-established sects of Buddhism, said this is “because the position requires wholehearted practice.” In the 13th-century volume Instructions for the Zen Cook, Dogen wrote, “In preparing food, it is essential to be sincere and to respect each ingredient, regardless of how coarse or fine.”

Rituals around food are an important element of Buddhism, as with many spiritual traditions. But we don’t have to be a Buddhist or a practiced meditator to learn how to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance.

“Cooking can be a meditation. We cook with all our senses: We taste, touch and listen to determine if the pan is hot enough. You just have to be mindful,” says Jean-Philippe Cyr, author of The Buddhist Chef: 100 Simple, Feel-Good Vegan Recipes.

“Cooking is an act of love and generosity, so cooking should be done with care— taking the time to consider the ingredients and overall flavors of the meal, storing the vegetables properly, paying attention while you chop. These things are the foundation of a great meal,” says Gesshin Claire Greenwood, an ordained Zen priest in San Francisco.

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she draws from in her recent memoir and cookbook Just Enough: Vegan Recipes and Stories from Japan’s Buddhist Temples.

While vegetarianism is encouraged in all schools of Buddhism and most monasteries abstain from meat, it is not a strict requirement. Cyr, a vegan and practicing Buddhist of 20 years, takes seriously the concept of ahimsa, or “do no harm”, as a chef. “Veganism and Buddhism share the common value of compassion—compassion towards animals, as well as the Earth. Climate change caused by meat consumption causes a lot of harm, too,” says Cyr, of rural Quebec, Canada.

The “middle way” is an important Buddhist principle in the kitchen—striking the balance between indulgence and deprivation—the “just enough” in Greenwood’s cookbook title. “It’s important to use enough salt so that the food tastes good, but not so much that it’s overpowering. When we shop for food or eat a meal, we can also pay attention to when we’ve had enough,” she says.

Mind Over Mouth

Mindful eating can open up a beautiful new relationship to food, says Jan Chozen Bays, a Zen Buddhist priest and co-abbot of Great Vow Zen Monastery, in Clatskanie, Oregon.

“This country is in an epidemic of out-ofbalance eating. People are stressed out and fearful about eating, but cooking and eating should be inherently pleasurable human activities,” says Bays, the author of Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food. “In Zen practice, mindful rituals help us learn to be present and peaceful during meals.”

Tuning In at Mealtime Rushing through meals mindlessly, we’ve become deaf to our body’s own signals of satiety, says Bays. “Go to the supermarket when you’re hungry, and head to the perimeter where the real food is and stop and ask your body, ‘Would you like oranges?

Would broccoli be good for us?’ Tune into your cellular hunger,” she says.

At the Great Vow Zen Monastery, the first morning meal is conducted in silence, along “with a prayer to bring gratitude for the food and to all living beings whose life flows to us in our food,” says Bays, adding that research shows ceremonies and moments of reflection lead to more mindful, healthy eating.

“Instead of talking on the phone, try cooking in silence. Drawing your awareness to details like the smell of basil, the color of tomato and the touch of the spoon brings so much richness to the act of cooking,” says Bays.

Such a focus leads to a sense of appreciation for the ingredients of meals and life, says Myoju Erin Merk, a priest at the San Francisco Zen Center. “Making a meal is an active extension of our ‘sitting’ (meditation) practice.”

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Tips From Buddhist Priests and Cooks n Have a mid-meal gut check, suggests Jan Chozen Bays. “When your stomach feels three-quarters full, have a conversation with a friend or have something to drink before continuing to eat. Often you will find after 20 minutes you are actually full,” says the author and priest. n Myoju Erin Merk, a priest at the San Francisco Zen Center, suggests setting a phone timer in the kitchen to mark it as a practice time to tune into the senses. “Try to slow down and notice what’s happening as you cook. Try to stay with the sensory experience and not judge everything, like whether the carrot is cut right. It can be a very relaxing and peaceful way to work in the kitchen.”

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Mindful eating is not about restrictions, but rather about curiosity and investigation—an adventure for the senses, says Bays. “Research shows that diets don’t work, as they rely on external sources rather than helping you to go inward and tap into the innate wisdom of your body.”

n Make the first few sips or bites of a meal mindful, spending the first few moments in silence if possible, says Bays. “Working quietly with that pile of carrots or onions, you have space to focus on just one task,” adds Merk. n Incorporating all of the five tastes of Buddhism—salty, sweet, sour, bitter and umami (savory)—is another way to bring meals in balance, according to author and priest Gesshin Claire Greenwood. “Having all of these flavors represented makes a meal feel balanced and satisfying.”

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Cooking Like a Zen Master Garnish: Pumpkin seeds Microgreens Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the sweet potato and figs in a baking dish. Drizzle with oil, then season with salt and bake for 30 minutes.

Buddha Bowl Cookbook author Jean-Phillippe Cyr says, “I love bowl recipes: they’re generous and colorful, and they let us get creative. Layer grains or cereals, vegetables, legumes and dressing, and voilà! That’s all there is to it.”

Pumpkin seeds are an incredible source of protein, and tahini contains more protein than milk. Healthy cooks will be sure to keep this tahini dressing recipe close, because they can use it in everything.

Yields one bowl 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 dried figs, sliced 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt, to taste 1½ cups cooked quinoa ¼ cup frozen shelled edamame, cooked For the dressing: 1 (¾-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch of sea salt 2 Tbsp tahini 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp olive oil

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Place the sweet potatoes and figs in a large serving bowl. Add the quinoa and edamame. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish.

Serve immediately.

Tip: For those that can’t digest raw garlic, don’t use it, or cook it before adding it to the dressing.

Hearty Moroccan Soup “This is hands-down my favorite soup,” says Cyr. “It reminds me of a Moroccan tajine, a savory stew made with vegetables and spices. The name tajine comes from the particular type of roasting dish in which Moroccan stews are cooked. There’s no need to buy any special equipment to make this recipe, but you will want to hunt down harissa, a North African chili paste you can find in most grocery stores nowadays. Be careful, though—it’s hot!”

Yields 8 to 10 servings 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp celery seeds 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp turmeric 1 clove garlic, minced

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Place the ginger, garlic and salt in a mortar (preferred) or blender, then mash the ingredients together.Transfer to a bowl and add the tahini, soy sauce, lemon juice, maple syrup and oil. Stir to combine.

8 cups vegetable broth 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (19 oz) can green lentils, rinsed and drained 2 yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled and diced 2 carrots, diced 1 Tbsp harissa paste 3 bay leaves Salt and black pepper, to taste In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil, then add the onions and sweat for 4 minutes.

Add the mustard seeds, celery seeds, cumin, coriander, oregano, turmeric and garlic. Continue cooking for 2 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Remove the bay leaves. Serve hot.

Excerpted with permission from The Buddhist Chef, by Jean-Phillippe Cyr.

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Reflex-OIL-ogy.com Pamper friends and loved ones with TruAura Beauty’s skincare, anti-aging, make-up and body care products. These clean, safe and effective products are free of harmful ingredients and are microbiome-friendly. Call 256508-0389 to order on Black Friday and save 20 percent.

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Your CBD Store in Gulfport and Ocean Springs just released SunMed Motion for pain relief on the go. This lightweight topical CBD roll-on makes a great stocking stuffer, and on Black Friday, enjoy 30 percent off all topical products at Your CBD Store.

GulfportMS.CBDrx4u.com Ionic foot detoxes can help remove toxins from the body by soaking the feet. Peak Alkalinity provides this service in a peaceful spa-like environment. From November 25 to 30, they’re giving customers one free foot detox session with the purchase of two sessions.

PeakAlkalinity.com Experienced yogis, as well as those new to the ancient practice, will welcome the gift of yoga class passes. With classes in Fairhope and Daphne, Soul Shine Yoga is offering 10-class packs for $100 from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. The offer is available online only.

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Ionized alkaline water can provide many health benefits and a home ionizer gives you access to an unlimited supply. When you purchase one of Peak Alkalinity’s water ionizers during the week of Black Friday, you’ll also receive a free installation kit, pre-filter with installation kit and a descaling kit.

PeakAlkalinity.com CannaBama believes everyone can benefit from CBD, whether they’re suffering from chronic pain and anxiety or they’re wanting to improve memory and overall health. Stock up for family and friends on Black Friday when they’ll offer buy-one-get-one specials and 10 to 25 percent off selected products.

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In a time when millions of people are seeking safe and natural alternative medicine, organic, age-old topical treatments seem to be a perfect match.

HEALING FROM THE OUTSIDE IN Topicals as Useful Health Tools

by J. Garnet

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or many years, salves, oils, tinctures and poultices made from herbs and plants have been used to stave off infection and help in the recovery process. In the holistic community they’re thought of as a wondrous alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals.

It may be easy to imagine how medications are absorbed into the bloodstream through digestion or by being injected. They deliver compounded chemicals directly into the body, which targets specific symptoms caused by disease. It’s perhaps a little more difficult to fathom the idea that effective medicine can be absorbed through the skin, the largest organ of the human body, but natural plant topicals are growing as an alternative means to administering medication.

We rarely think about the absorption that occurs when a substance is applied to the skin and when it comes to treating disease or illness, rubbing something on the skin is probably one of the last solutions people think of. But because the skin is so porous and absorbent, most of what is applied is quickly taken into the cells and enters the bloodstream. There are numerous topicals available for medical treatment on the market today, but unfortunately many have man-made chemical compounds that can sometimes result in a dangerous product—especially the narcotic transdermal patches.

In a time when millions of people are seeking safe and natural alternative medicine, organic, age-old topical treatments seem to be a perfect match. Ask any grandmother about homemade poultices and remedies that were used on them when they were young. One memory might be that of having a warm towel filled with fried onions and placed on their chest to help relieve congestion.

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A poultice is a paste-like substance typically made with plants, herbs and other organic material. The paste, normally warm, is wrapped in a cloth and placed on different areas of the body. Poultices have been used for thousands of years, and have been shown to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, draw out poison and other toxins and can enhance circulation to damaged areas of the body.

Most kitchens have an inventory of items in the pantry that can be made into a poultice. A little water, vinegar, milk, olive oil and flaxseed, when prepared properly, can be made into a treatment that helps keep swelling and inflammation at bay. For injuries where severe pain is accompanied with the swelling, several heads of the poppy plant can be added to the poultice. Some poultices may not have the best smell, but when beneficial results are the desired outcome for treatment, it’s worth it.

A topical treatment that has an array of wonderful scents is essential oil. Inhalation is considered a topical application because the inhalants are absorbed into the mucus membranes within the nose or mouth. The popularity of essential oils over the last few years has been staggering. Using the essence of plants and flowers, oils are transformed into a medicinal treatment for many different diseases, illnesses and conditions. Smelling lavender, chamomile and basil can help calm the body and mind. The scent of rosemary can help with memory and clarity of thought.

If an energy boost is needed because of a long, hard day, the crisp aroma of lemongrass will help. There are close to 100 different essential oils. Each has its own medicinal value and unique scent, usually pleasant. Essential oils can be applied to pressure points on the body,

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or they can be diffused and inhaled.

Cannabidiol (CBD), the rising star in the holistic, alternative medicine movement cannot be forgotten either. When made into a salve, tincture or lotion, CBD can help with a number of different ailments. This nonpsychoactive agent enters the bloodstream, but is absorbed locally at the place of application first, and then interacts with the cannabinoid receptors located throughout the body. By stimulating the cannabinoid receptors, the body starts its balancing act of the endocannabinoid system. This is where the physiologies affecting the immune system are triggered, giving the body an added edge when fighting disease. There are studies that show CBD oil can help stop seizure activity in the body, fight certain types of cancer, eliminate anxiety and minimize depression. One of the most beneficial effects of CBD oil is the ability to lessen pain—even chronic pain.

Research for alternative medical treatments continues in laboratories throughout the world. This is indicative of the direction that the population is moving toward: a time and place where natural, holistic treatments are mainstream.

J. Garnet is a freelance writer out of Tucson, Arizona. His articles are published nationwide in health and wellness magazines. Garnet is also a Master Reiki Practitioner. He can be reached at 520-437-8855 or Jeffrey@JGarnet.com.

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Herbs Offer Natural Sleep Apnea Solution According to a National Institutes of Health study, most people believe that sleep apnea is caused by a sagging soft pallet or by some other obstructive tissue in the throat. Actually, it’s the result of a diminishing signal from the brain to the diaphragm (causing one to breathe) that can occur during the transition from initial semi-wakefulness into the next stage of lighter sleep prior to REM sleep. In some people, the unintended reduction in the signal is significant enough that breathing goes beyond being shallow and completely stops.

After a short period of time, the brain, realizing the need to breathe, forces a rapid inhalation to restart respiration that literally drags the sagging localized soft tissues into the airway, as reported in Sleep Apnea: A New Approach to an Emergent Problem by Master Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite. For some, there’s no indication of potential problems when they are awake as the tissues remain in their normal state and the throat doesn’t close off during the day or when relaxing or resting, but then they can experience an obstruction problem when trying to go to sleep.

Instead of resorting to surgery to remove neck tissue or using a machine to force air into lungs, try a natural, herbal solution that has been used for thousands of years. Lobelia acts as a respiratory stimulant and maintains deep, steady breathing through the stage 2 sleep period. Thyme improves the ability of the lungs to exchange CO2 for oxygen, while chamomile and cramp bark help the upper trapezius muscles to relax supporting better nerve transmission.

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Try Fennel Oil to Fight Vaginal Yeast Up to 75 percent of women deal at some point with the itchiness, discharge and sexual discomfort and pain of vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida species, the most prevalent being Candida albicans.

Egyptian laboratory researchers tested fennel oil and eight other plantbased essential oils on 19 Candida albicans strains that were resistant to the antifungal medication fluconazole. They found that the fennel oil had significant antifungal properties against the strains, outperforming chamomile, jojoba, nigella, fenugreek, cod liver, peppermint, clove and ginger oils.

When combined with fluconazole, fennel was effective on seven strains, theoretically lowering the need for higher doses of the medication.

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is much more than a brilliant scarlet tropical flower: New laboratory research from Canada’s University of Windsor found that a hibiscus flower extract selectively kills off triple-negative breast cancer cells. This is one of the most difficult to treat types that affects 15 to 20 percent of breast cancer patients.

Hibiscus is particularly effective when combined with chemotherapy, researchers say, and works as well with very low doses of the chemicals as with higher doses.

The flower’s low toxicity and precise targeting of cancer cells also offers hope for long-term treatment. Previous studies have shown hibiscus to be effective on prostate cancer, leukemia, gastric cancer and human squamous cell carcinoma.

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Dandelion contains magnesium and zinc.

These help detoxify the skin and, in turn, keep the pores free and clean of bacteria. It’s beneficial in helping treat acne, eczema and other skin difficulties. Not only are the flowers and leaves edible, but the white sap from its stalk is used in many topical treatments for skin problems.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Pilot Lighters Women’s Day Retreat 8:30am-5pm. Learn about natural hormone balance from local holistic practitioners. Registration includes lunch, snacks. access to physicians via a closed Facebook group and post-retreat webinar. Bring a yoga mat. $125. 12298 Shorecrest Rd, Biloxi, MS. 228-257-1946. OpheliaAbrams.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Yoga Beginner Series: Foundation + Flow with Amber Warner, RYT-200 4:30-5:30pm, Nov 3, 10, 17. New to yoga or need a refresher? In this series learn and explore the principles of alignment for the most common poses in vinyasa and hatha yoga classes as well as basic breathing and meditation. $49 includes unlimited yoga during series. Advance registration recommended. Soul Shine Yoga, 28623 N Main St, Daphne, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Yoga on Tap at Fairhope Brewing Co 6-7pm. Join Soul Shine Yoga at Fairhope Brewing Co. the 1st Tuesday of each month for an all levels vinyasa yoga class. All proceeds benefit The Rose Center. $5. Registration: Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 RBTI Reams Biological Theory of Ionization Class Nov 7-10. RBTI is an analysis of an individual’s body chemistry to provide information on their correct diet intake for health. Taught by Dr. Wanda Seitz, N.D. Biloxi, MS. DrWanda@SouthernInstituteOfNatural Health.com. SouthernInstituteOfNaturalHealth.com.

Buti Glo Yoga with Amber Warner, RYT-200 6:30-8pm. A super fun Buti class under the black lights! A fusion of power yoga + tribal dance. Body paint starts at 6:30, class starts at 7pm. Advance registration recommended. Soul Shine Yoga, 28623 N Main St, Daphne, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife. com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Reflex-OIL-ogy™ 7-8pm. This class will introduce you to the remarkable effectiveness of Reflex-OIL-ogy.™ You will learn how to use your essential oils with more accurate precision as you apply the AAA Technique to the reflex areas of your hands and feet. Bay Branch Estates. 28347 Turkey Branch Dr, Daphne, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com.

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Fairhope Connectivity Master Plan Community Workshop 1-3pm at Nix Center, 1 Bayou Dr, Fairhope and 4:30-6:30pm at The Mill, 85 N Bancroft St, Fairhope.

The City of Fairhope and the National Park Service are seeking the public’s input on the location of future trails, trail design and amenities of the trail system. Join us to learn about close-to-home outdoor recreational opportunities and to share your ideas.

251-928-8003. Jessica.Walker@FairhopeAL.gov.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Green Drinks Fairhope at District Hall 5-7pm. Now on 2nd Wednesdays. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks and a monthly speaker at 6pm every second Wednesday. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. New location: District Hall, 761 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL.MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com.

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Reflex-OIL-ogy of the Skeletal System 8am-5pm. In this 8-hr CE class you will be able to experience for yourself the effectiveness of incorporating essential oils into the body through Reflex-OIL-ogy™ to help relieve joint and back pain and balance the body naturally. Bay Branch Estates. 28347 Turkey Branch Dr, Daphne, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@ gmail.com. Reflex-OIL-ogy.com.

Essential Oils for a Healthier You 7-8pm. Learn how to use eleven essential oils to support your immune system this winter as well as how to use oils to help ease occasional discomfort, sleeplessness, digestive issues and more. Samples will be provided. Bay Branch Estates. 28347 Turkey Branch Dr, Daphne, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@ gmail.com. Reflex-OIL-ogy.com.

AHA Reiki Certification Training Upon completion of the Level I Usui Ryoho Reiki training, participants can perform self-treatments and practice professionally. Each of the three levels may be purchased individually, and for continuing education. For more details or application, email AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Introduction to Buddhism 11am-12pm. The purpose of SGI Buddhism (SGIUSA.org) is to establish lives of absolute happiness, an inner state of joy and confidence that can never be taken away, destroyed or defeated. Join us to learn more. Free. West Mobile Library, 5555 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL. Gary Ono: 251-490-4833. Linnhe_9@ yahoo.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Reflex-OIL-ogy of the Respiratory System 8am-5pm. If you or someone you love suffers with sinus, allergies or other breathing issues, this 8-hr CE class will help you as well as teach you how to help others using essential oils on the reflex areas of the feet. Bay Branch Estates. 28347 Turkey Branch Dr, Daphne, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@ gmail.com. Reflex-OIL-ogy.com.

Chakra Journey Dance 4:30-6pm. Explore the energy of your chakra system through sacred free-form dance led by Rebecca Washburn. You will be guided to connect with yourself at an authentic level and move to the rhythm of your own creation. Dress comfortably for dance. $15. Jubilee Suites, 556 N Mobile St, Fairhope, AL. 251-232-1143. Rebecca.Soulflow@gmail.com.

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Crystal Singing Bowls Sound Bath with Elizabeth Minto, LPC, RYT200 5:45pm. Enjoy an hour of relaxation and rejuvenation with the healing sounds of crystal singing bowls. Class will begin with a guided meditation then transition to savasana to purify the mind as the sounds soothe the nervous system. $15 registration. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

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markyourcalendar Fairhope Film Festival 40 feature films and 30 short, including documentary, narrative and animated selections—all award-winning! Featuring an outdoor movie on opening night, a casino-themed Red Carpet Party and filmmaker panels. Single tickets: $15, 6-pack: $75, all access: $140, Red Carpet Party: $50.

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17 Ayurvedic Yoga for Fall with Donna Papania 2:30-4pm. Learn simple ways to shift your yoga practice to suit the season and stay in balanced wellness this season. $20 registration. Soul Shine Yoga Daphne, 28623 N Main Street, Daphne, AL. Adv registration is required by Nov 15. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 AHA Massage Therapy School Scheduled start date for the 650-hour program.

Curriculum meets state requirements to prepare students as licensed therapists. Emphasizes handson techniques and practice, specialty techniques, fundamental sciences, student clinic and outreach practicum. AHA maintains a 100% pass rate for students taking licensure exam. Email for more details or application. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Green Drinks Mobile at Alchemy Tavern 5-7pm. Join us for an engaging happy hour with like-minded folks and a monthly speaker every third Wednesday. Speaker at 6pm. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Alchemy Tavern, 7 S Joachim St, Mobile, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Barefoot Woman Wellness Retreat Nov 22-24. For women seeking wellness in mind, body and spirit. Topics of the weekend will include meditation, manifestation, herbs and essential oils Meals provided. Bring own tent and sleeping necessities. $150 per camper. Picayune, MS. 228-206-5420.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AHA Yoga Teacher Training Scheduled start date for the 200-, 300- and 500-hr yoga teacher trainings. Available for aspiring teachers or personal development. Eclectic training with emphasis on Iyengar-style instruction and utilization of props to ensure safety and alignment. Graduates are eligible to become registered with Yoga Alliance. Email for details and application. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@ gmail.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24 Turning Inward with Sybil Nance 2-4:30pm. Dive deep into the study of mantra, pranayama and meditation. Uncover your stickiness around the topic of personal freedom in a curious and playful environment. All students welcome, from Therapeutic to Hot Power. $39 registration. Soul Shine Yoga Daphne, 28623 N Main Street, Daphne, AL. Advanced registration is suggested. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Healing Sanctuary 6-9pm. Open to the public. Experienced healers offer free energy healing sessions in a safe, supportive environment to revitalize, relieve stress and bring more inner peace. No appointments. Lotus Bluum, 6A Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. 251-210-6872.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network Food & Farm Forum and Youth Forum Dec 6-7. A weekend of learning, community-building and celebration. 25+ peer-to-peer sessions for sustainable farmers, homesteaders, DIYers, communitybuilders and local food lovers. Plus delicious food, social activities and more. Scholarships available.

Optional field trips on Dec 5. Camp Beckwith, Fairhope, AL. 256-743-0742. Info@ASANOnline.org.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Holiday Market in the Park Details coming soon. Downtown Mobile, AL. 251208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org.

ongoing calendar SUNDAYS Discounts on Supplements Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods (251-928-0644) and Virginia’s Health Foods (251-479-3952). 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope, AL and 3055-A Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. VA-FairhopeHealthFoods.com.

Open Table Worship Service (United Church of Christ) 10:30am. Weekly progressive Christian worship.

Gathering in the chapel at All Saints Episcopal Church, 151 S Ann St, Mobile, AL. 251-545-1011.

Pastor@OpenTableUCC.org. OpenTableUCC.org.

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

Sunday Service at Unity Church of Gulfport 10:30-11:45am. Let Rev. Judy Voght inspire your week ahead with uplifting, positive messages from the heart. Join us every third Sunday, after service, for fellowship potluck. Unity Church of Gulfport, 1700 E Railroad St, Gulfport, MS. 228-871-7004.

JanBixler@gmail.com. UnityGulfport.com.

Unity Sunday Service and Celebration 10:30am. Weekly service welcomes people of all races, cultures, lifestyles and creeds. Unity on the Eastern Shore, 22979 US Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL. 251-9908934. UnityEasternShore.WixSite.com/unity.

Fairhope Unitarian Sunday Service 11am-12pm. Our Sunday services feature a different guest speaker each week. We address a variety of topics, from literature and history to religious thought and social issues. Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship, 1150 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL. FairhopeUnitarianFellowship@ gmail.com. FairhopeUU.org.

Unity Church of Mobile Sunday Service 11am. Unity offers a positive path for spiritual living.

Join us on Sundays for a peace-filled experience, and joyous fellowship, with uplifting messages and music and centering meditations. 5859 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. 251-285-3440. UnityOfMobileAL@ gmail.com. Facebook.com/unityofmobile.

Baha’i’s of Fairhope Diversity Devotions 3-5pm. Every 4th Sunday. Join us in the coming together of people from diverse religions and backgrounds to celebrate our unity and strengthen the spiritual health of the community. Refreshments served immediately following the shared devotional program. 81 Magnolia Ave, Fairhope, AL. BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com.

MONDAYS Hypnosis to Lose Weight Mon-Fri, by appointment. Are you the kind of person who can be hypnotized? Find out at your own 30-min free screening. Discover how to take pressure off and relax your way to becoming thin, stay that way and never be on a diet again. Offering a “Stick With You Guarantee”. 251-274-THIN. Robertsdale Hypnosis, 22622 B Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale, AL. RobertsdaleHypnosis.com.

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Barre Plus with Anna Labruzzo 10:30-11:30am. Mix ballet, Pilates and yoga to emphasize body alignment through isometric holds and small movements, as well as adding some cardio. Appropriate for all abilities and offering many modifications, come for the fun and leave feeling focused and centered. 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 grainfree dog treats. Raffle prizes. Puppy photo booth.

Free. OK Bicycle Shop, 661 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. Viviane Hentschel: MyHappyDog123@gmail. com. Facebook.com/myhappydog123.

Yoga Core with Chris G 5:45-7pm. Join Chris Garrett for an energizing blend of Iyengar and Vinyasa yoga, with emphasis on those hard to work abdominal areas. Recharge the body, soothe the soul and refocus the mind after a long day. Breathe, work, smile and find joy in the movement! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Hot Vinyasa Flow 6:45-7:45pm. Based on the Baptiste Power Vinyasa sequence, this heated flow will challenge your core, your balance and your mind. Beginners to advanced.

Heated. $20 drop-in, other membership packages available. Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness, 2540 Old Shell, Mobile, AL. 251-471-5775. David@ SHYWMobile.com. SHYWMobile.com.

TUESDAYS Topical Tuesdays Get 10% off CBD topicals at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Tuesday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! 558 St. Francis St, Mobile, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo. com. CannaBamaCBD.com.

AHA Inner Calm Yoga 9:30am. Decrease stress, rid tension and enhance inner well-being using stretches postures, restoratives, breath practices. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/text 251-753-1937 to register. $10/ class; $50/6-class pass; $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Nurturing Parenting Groups 9:30-11:30am. Meet with other parents and an experienced facilitator to learn alternatives to physical discipline of children. Eight topics also cover stress and anger managment, child development and home safety. The Family Center, 22671 Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale, AL. 251-479-5700. Lydia@ FamilyCenterMobile.org. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

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TUESDAYS CONTINUED Farmers Market 10am-3pm, Nov-Mar. 2-6pm, Apr-Oct. Fresh seasonal produce, meat, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, handcrafted soaps and local artistry. Open Tues and Sat year round. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail.com.

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Grief Recovery Meeting 1-2:30pm. A Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses with experienced, professional and compassionate staff members to support you through the grief process. Ascension Funerals & Cremations, 1016 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL. 251634-8055. AscensionFuneralGroup.com.

Praying for Peace Devotional Gathering 2:30-4pm. Inspired by “Women Pray for Peace”

by Tess Wacker, participants join the author in the practice of discussing and praying for a means to peace. 54 N Church St, Apt 19, Fairhope, AL. 251596-1450. BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com.

AHA PM Yoga 5:45pm. Iyengar-style class emphasizes detailed instruction and proper body alignment, utilizes the aid of props when needed, to improve posture, muscle-tone, strength and flexibility. Beginnerfriendly. Props provided. Register: call/text 251382-7895. $10/class; $50/6-class pass; $100/12-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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Outstretched Christ-Centered Yoga Class 5:45pm. Also at 8:15am on Wed. Classes include a Christ-centered devotion. Donation only. 1901 Main St, Daphne, AL. More info: PneumaYogaStudio.com.

Sierra Club Meeting 6-8pm. 1st Tues. Public welcome. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort, AL. Group Reformer Class with Adrienne 6:30-7:30pm. 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!

Also at 6 pm on Thursdays. Log on to reserve a spot.

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

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Pet Loss Support Group 6:30-7:30pm. Every 1st Tues. Support group for those grieving the loss of a pet, a grief most people don’t recognize or understand. Free, confidential and safe group. Phone sessions available. Dr. Lynne Lohmeier: 228-497-1394. LohmeierLynne@gmail.com. Ocean Springs Library, 525 Dewey Ave, Ocean Springs, MS. PM Tai Chi Class 6:30-7:45pm. Join Master Jude Forsyth for this beginning Qigong Tai Chi class to explore how the ancient moving meditation can make a difference for you. $10-12. Central Presbyterian Church, 1260 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL. 251-207-0007. BlueWillowWellness.com.

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WEDNESDAYS Wash Up Wednesdays Get 10% off CBD bath products at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Wednesday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! Mobile, AL. 251-255-5155.

CannaBama@yahoo.com. CannaBamaCBD.com.

Yoga with Susan 7:45-8:45am. Join Susan Kangal and start your day with her refreshing energy as she challenges you with a strong emphasis on alignment and focus while still calming the mind. Sink into the moment and experience the bliss—yes! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

AHA Healthy Heart Yoga 9:30am. Energize, strengthen and tone with this mid-week pick-me-up using movements that form a flowing sequence in coordination with the breath. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/ text 251-753-1937 to register. $10/class; $50/6-class pass. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Alignment Yoga with Jill Frankel 9:30-10:30am. Explore yoga asanas with classes that focus on correct alignment. All are welcome as poses are modified to enable each individual to experience the benefits of yoga—find your perfect position. Alignment Yoga is Synergy’s only donation-based class. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Free Chair Yoga for MS 10:30-11:30am. The MS Foundation provides one free yoga class a week at Thrive Yoga & Massage, 21180 Alabama 181, Fairhope, AL. 251-929-4020. Thrive@ ThriveFairhope.com. ThriveFairhope.com.

Green Drinks Fairhope at District Hall 5-7pm. Every 2nd Wed. An informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. Brief speaker at 6pm at most meetings. District Hall, 761 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com.

Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

Green Drinks Mobile at Alchemy Tavern 5-7pm, 3rd Wed. An informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks and monthly speaker.

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.

THURSDAYS Thirsty Thursdays Get 10% off CBD coffee at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Thursday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! 558 St. Francis St, Mobile, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo.com.

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Sunrise Yoga with Chris G 6-7am. It’s cool(er) in the early morning, so greet the sunrise with Chris and take pleasure in some revitalizing morning yoga. Charge the body, ease stress and focus the mind as you begin the day.

Find joy in the movement! Also on Tuesdays w/ Linda Csaszar. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Nurturing Parenting Groups 9-11:30am. Meet with other parents and an experienced facilitator to learn alternatives to physical discipline of children. Also covers stress and anger managment, child development and home safety. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Mobile, AL. 251-479-5700. Lydia@ FamilyCenterMobile.org. FamilyCenterMobile.org.

AHA Brain Boost Yoga 9:30am. Boost concentration, improve focus and quiet the mind with 30 mins of mindful movement/Iyengarstyle yoga and 20-min meditations to round out the week.

Beginner-friendly. Props provided. Call/text 251753-1937 to register. $10/class; $50/6-class pass.

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

MELT Method Class with Dana 12-1pm. Learn simple MELT self-treatments you can do to remain active, healthy and pain-free for life. Eliminate “stuck” stress before it accumulates causing chronic aches, pains and unwanted signs of aging. Keep your whole body feeling great at any age. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Yoga with Chris M 5:45-7pm. Join Chris McFadyen for some energizing yoga as his breath work, asana and flow calms the mind and also enhances and refocuses the body.

Relocate your passion and find your joy and humor after a long day! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Personal Wellness, Self-Discovery Classes 6:30pm, every last Thurs. Monthly classes designed to empower oneself to heal, uplift and detoxify the body, mind and spirit. Daphne, AL. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com.

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Original Hot Yoga - 90 Minutes 6:45-8:15pm. Original 26/2 sequence strengthens and tones while working all systems of the body. Beginners welcome. Heated. $20 drop-in, other membership packages available. Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness, 2540 Old Shell, Mobile, AL. 251-471-5775.

David@SHYWMobile.com. SHYWMobile.com.

FRIDAYS Flower Friday Get 10% off hemp flower at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Friday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! 558 St. Francis St, Mobile, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo.com.

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Friday Morning Serial 8-9am. A weekly public gathering and networking event featuring a 10-15 min speaker and group discussion. Topics, speakers and attendees are from diverse backgrounds and provide specialized insight. Free.

Gulf Coast Community Design Studio, 769 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS. 228-436-4661. GCCDS.org.

SATURDAYS Super Saturday Get 20% off a surprise CBD item at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Saturday. 558 St. Francis St, Mobile, AL. 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo. com. CannaBamaCBD.com.

Market in the Park Downtown 7:30am-12pm. Oct 12-Nov 23. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile, AL. 251208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org.

Saturday Morning Yoga with Augusta 7:30-8:45am. All levels. The movements will challenge you to stay mindful and your mindfulness will allow you to honor your limits without judging yourself. $15 drop-in. $10 students and instructors.

Creative Outlet, 66 1/2 S Section St, Fairhope, AL. 251-928-5363. HeartStringsYoga.com.

Inferno Pilates 8:15-9:15am. This bootcamp style class incorporates high intensity interval training, Pilates principles and awesome music. Beginners welcome.

Heated. $20 drop-in. Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness, 2540 Old Shell, Mobile, AL. 251-471-5775.

David@SHYWMobile.com. SHYWMobile.com.

Farmers Market 9am-2pm. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays year round. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail.com.

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FOR SALE 13 LBS OF ICE FOR $1 – Filtered water, pull-through access, buckets available for transfer as well as bags. Ice Depot, 23858 Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL (1/2 mi N of Rock Creek).

OPPORTUNITIES BECOME A PUBLISHER – Natural Awakenings Gulf Coast AL/MS is for sale. Homebased business opportunity. No publishing experience required. See ad, page 2.

DISTRIBUTE NATURAL AWAKENINGS – Natural Awakenings Gulf Coast AL/MS is in need of a magazine distributor for the Foley/Gulf Shores area. Work 1-2 days per month. Must have reliable transportation.

To learn more and apply, email Publisher@ HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com. No phone inquiries please.

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

MISSISSIPPI AMBASSADOR – Passionate about healthy living? Natural Awakenings is looking for a community ambassador in the coastal counties of Mississippi. Make your own hours. Must have good communication skills. To learn more and apply, email Publisher@HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet. com. No phone inquiries please.

SERVICES LOSE WEIGHT & RELAX DOING IT – Change the way you think, dump dieting forever, lose weight and feel better doing it. Hypnosis makes it easy.

Free 30-min screening: 251-274-THIN. RobertsdaleHypnosis.com.

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

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AKASHIC READINGS BETSEY GRADY

Akashic Records Consultant 251-752-6509 • BetseyGrady.com Betsey@BetseyGrady.com From a soul’s inception, all of its experiences are recorded in the Akasha. Make time to explore your Akashic Records for clarity, understanding, inspiration and guidance. Seek guidance. Get answers. Connect with departed loved ones. See ad, page 18.

ANTIQUE & VINTAGE LA-LA LAND BOUTIQUE

28850 US-98, Ste 104, Daphne, AL 251-554-2312 LaLaLandBoutique.com La-La Land sells a carefully curated collection of furniture and objects, specializing in MidCentury Modern, boho chic, rustic modern and vintage 70’s and 80’s. See ad, page 19.

BEAUTY B-BUTTERFLY SALON

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

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A salon offering organic products and services SALON including hair color and shampoo. Make a difference today in your hair, your life and the Earth. Visit us for a free hair exam today and go organic! See ad, page 5.

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Karen Watson, Beauty Consultant Daphne, AL • 256-508-0389 TruAuraBeauty.com/trubeauty4u Skincare, anti-aging, make-up and body care that is free of harmful ingredients including gluten, parabens, sulfates, phthalates and synthetic fragrances. Pure, clean, safe, effective and microbiome friendly. See ad, page 18.

BREAST SCREENING

12 N. Section St., Fairhope, AL 256-826-4140 Support@CryoYoga.com Offering whole body cryotherapy in a Cryo Arctic chamber, weekly yoga classes and a community venue. 2-3 minutes of cryotherapy increases energy, focus and flexibility. See ad, page 17.

CRYSTALS & GEMS THE BREWER’S ALLEY

1905 Main St., Bldg B, Ste A Daphne, AL 251-656-9837 Facebook.com/thebrewersalley Check out our large selection of crystals and discover their healing properties. Also offering crystal water bottles, tapestries and more. See ad, page 13.

THERMOGRAPHY ADVANTAGE

Carolyn Olson, Certified Thermographer Gulf Coast Locations from LA to FL 251-623-2225 ThermographyAdvantage.com FDA registered thermography (digital infrared thermal imaging) offers breast screenings that are non-invasive and radiation-free, without compression or bodily contact. Valuable for detecting early stage breast disease and more. See ad, page 5.

CBD PLANT MEDICINE SECTION See listings, page 31.

CHURCHES THE BAHÁ’ÍS OF FAIRHOPE 81 Magnolia Ave., Fairhope, AL 251-928-5692 BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com

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Join our gathering of people from diverse religions and backgrounds to celebrate unity and support the spiritual health of the community. Meeting every fourth Sunday. Contact us to learn more.

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

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

DENTISTRY DR. DAYTON HART, DMD

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

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

ENERGY HEALING AWAKENING YOUR INNER HEALER

Robert R. Maldonado, PhD. Fairhope, Alabama 251-210-6872 • RRMaldo41@gmail.com Gain peace and harmony with energy-based therapies that clear, align and balance mind, body and spirit. Useful for stress, anxiety, transitions, chronic diseases, pain, wellbeing, relaxation and spiritual growth.

ESSENTIAL OILS LAURIE AZZARELLA YL #327923 Daphne, AL • 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com Reflex-OIL-ogy.com

Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of authentic, genuine therapeutic grade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal Zyto Wellness readings and wholesale privileges. Wellness classes on last Thursday of the month. See ad, page 23.

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FOOD & NUTRITION FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ

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

THE HEALTH HUT

680 S. Schillinger, Mobile: 251-633-0485 6845 Hwy. 90, Daphne: 251-621-1865 HealthHutAL.com For 30 years The Health Hut has been the go-to place for high quality, whole-food vitamins, herbs and sport supplements at great prices. Serviceoriented, knowledgeable staff.

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NATURAL HEALTH OSTEOSTRONG FAIRHOPE

333 Greeno Rd. 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; non-pharmaceutical. See ad, page 12.

NEUROPATHY SPENCER CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS

Babette de Jongh Professional Animal Communicator HearThemSpeak.com Telepathic communication, counseling and healing for multi-species families. Healing with Body Talk, Reiki, Matrix Energetics and more. See ad, page 30.

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

Rolfing® is a holistic approach to manual therapy that seeks to improve your health and function by reestablishing the natural alignment and structural integration of the human body.

More information at EasternShoreRolfing.com. See ad, page 18.

SCHOOLS MARIETTA JOHNSON SCHOOL OF ORGANIC EDUCATION 8 Marietta Dr., Fairhope, AL 251-928-9347 FairhopeOrganicSchool.com

A progressive school for pre-K through 4th grade that utilizes hands-on activities, small class sizes and inquiry-based learning, to guide students to find answers to their questions. See ad, page 16.

38 Pass Rd., Ste. C, Gulfport, MS 228-575-8660 SpencerChiropractic.com Offering laser t h e r a p y (K•Laser)—a drug-free and painless treatment that is proven to be 90% effective in treating neuropathy symptoms such as pain, numbness, burning, tingling and loss of feeling. See ad, page 21.

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Offering cleansing far infrared sauna sessions followed by a hydrating collagen shower and detoxifying foot spas. Ask about package specials. See ad, page 21.

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