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Contents 15 ACHIEVING OPTIMUM HEALTH NATURALLY

enrG-IV Goes Beyond the Needle with Functional Medicine

16 MOUTH MATTERS

A Holistic Approach to Oral Health

20 MINDFULNESS

IN THE CLASSROOM

Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive

22 RETHINKING OUR STUFF

Moving Toward a Circular Economy

24 JENNY ODELL ON

the Importance of Doing Nothing

26 SPINAL SOLUTIONS Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

28 MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS

Beyond Buttons and Portabellas

33 CBD BRINGS HEALTH HOME

Mississippi Retailer Emphasizes Consistency and Quality

DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 12 global briefs 15 business spotlight 18 eco tip 20 healthy kids 22 green living 24 wise words 4

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26 healing ways 28 plant medicine

section 33 business spotlight 36 calendar 39 classifieds 40 directory

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t was a Monday morning and no one in the house wanted to get out of bed. By the time all four of us made it out the door (about 10 minutes behind schedule), I was grateful that everyone had clothes on and lunches in their backpacks. But that sense of gratitude escaped me when my big toe was stabbed by the sharp kickstand of a bike that was in my way. With Thatch (5) by my side, the inappropriate words in my head came out censored in the form of an abstract sound. That unexpected pain immediately altered my mood. “Why is the bike even here? It’s not even ours!” I said in frustration as I moved it out of our path. And then there was the giant rug that had been delivered to our carport over the weekend by mistake. “I can’t even pick this up by myself, let alone fit it into my tiny car to return it!” I continued ranting as Thatch sat patiently on his bike waiting for me to finish. Once we made it out of our driveway on our bikes, my bad attitude continued to fester as we waited longer than usual (most likely because we were late) to find a break in the traffic for us to cross the street and be on our way. As I scanned left and right repeatedly, I hoped I’d see a kind driver willing to stop for us, but something else caught my eye instead—the moon. When we see the moon in the morning, it’s usually small and faint, but this time it looked like a big white ball floating in the sky, perfectly framed by the neighborhood treetops. Suddenly I felt dwarfed by a nature-inspired sense of awe and my worries seemed insignificant. We eventually crossed the busy road to start our commute, but as we were climbing a hill about halfway to school, Thatch’s backpack fell off my bike. Par for the course that morning, it would have been easy to return to a place of frustration, but instead I just laughed. And Thatch laughed, too. This experience reminded me of the importance of mindfulness and how it is a skill that requires constant practice. If we want to remain calm and present when things take an unexpected turn, we must strengthen our ability to focus our mind. In this month’s Healthy Kids’ section, you can read about how educators are incorporating mindfulness activities into their curriculum to foster calmer, happier and more focused kids. Readers of all ages can learn from the stories we share of students and teachers slowing down their busy schedules to make time for quiet reflection. Our October issue also features articles on holistic dental care, medicinal mushrooms, chiropractic care and more. This month, join me in celebrating the start of a new season. Welcome each morning as a fresh beginning and lean on mindfulness and laughter when life catches you off guard. When your thoughts feel too big to handle, lift your gaze in search of the moon, and soak in the wonder of this big beautiful world that we all are so fortunate to call home. With gratitude,

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Elberta Farmer Offers Microgreens and Seasonal Produce at Foley Market Knievil Farms, a featured vendor at Coastal Alabama Farmers & Fishermens Market, in Foley, is currently selling microgreens, baby lettuce greens, lettuce mix, squash, radishes and baby turnips on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market is also open on Tuesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. through October, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from November through Knievil Farms produce March. The year-round market allows consumers to learn where their food comes from by connecting them to local growers. Kevin Johnson, owner of Knievil Farms, started gardening only three years ago and has been selling his produce for one-and-a-half years. “My background is in the restaurant industry as a cook and I was looking for something else to do during the day,” he says. “I really enjoy farming and hope it’s something I can do full-time soon.” After a recent move to Elbera, Alabama from Navarre, Florida, he is working on expanding his farm to be able to grow a little bit of everything. In addition to selling at farmers’ markets, several downtown Pensacola restaurants source their produce from him. He strives to use organic practices as much as possible, using organic fertilizers and compost. Market location: 20733 Miflin Rd. (Co. Rd. 20), Foley, AL. For more information, call 251597-5557 or visit CoastalAlabamaMarket.com. See Farmers Market listing, page 41.

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Natural Focus for Biloxi Women’s Retreat The Pilot Lighters Women’s Day Retreat will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 2 in Biloxi, with a focus on natural hormone balance. The event is presented by osteopath Liana Rodriguez, naturopath Betty Sue O’Brian, holistic occupational therapist Ophelia Abrahams and holistic physical therapist Jackie Castro-Cooper. Additional presenters include River Rock Yoga owner Moira Anderson, internal medicine specialist Valerie Lenox and Ayurvedic consultant Donna Papania. Experience natural hormone balancing in a holistic way by learning what messages to give hormones and neurotransmitters and how to use your inner pilot to improve quality of life. Registration includes access to the hosting physicians through a private Facebook group, plus access to a post-retreat webinar for support. The cost is $125 and includes lunch and snacks. Participants should bring a yoga mat. Location: 12298 Shorecrest Rd, Biloxi, MS. For more information, call 228-456-3123 or visit TinyURL.com/PilotLighters19.

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New Look, New Products at The Health Hut Daphne The Health Hut in Daphne is revitalizing its store by renovating and adding new fixtures to make shopping a more pleasurable and easy experience for their customers. They are also focusing on providing products that are in demand in the area as well as new lines such as The Health Hut, Daphne Host Defense. Along with a new look, the Daphne staff has welcomed Kara Myers, the store manager at the former Midtown location. According to owner Jeff Sheldon, “Kara brings more than 15 years of experience in the natural health industry and has a passion for helping her customers. We are excited to have her on the Eastern Shore.” Because The Health Hut in Daphne is located just off I-10 on Highway 90, the store is easily accessible to Eastern Shore residents as well as those in Midtown and Downtown Mobile. Both stores offer a loyalty program and discounts for students, seniors and military.

Film Festival Celebrates Lucky No. 7 The seventh annual Fairhope Film Festival will be held November 14 to 17 in downtown Fairhope. With a focus on award-winning films from festivals worldwide, the event will feature 40 feature films plus 30 short films. These documentary, narrative and animated selections represent the “best of the best” in this year’s cinema arts. Opening night will kick off with an outdoor movie and Saturday’s Red Carpet Party will have a casino theme in honor of the festival’s “lucky number 7” year. Fourteen filmmakers will be in town, and during two panels over the weekend they will discuss the craft of film and their own work, plus be available for Q&As at some of the showings. “Thanks to the generosity of our contributors, our festival has a major cultural and economic impact on the community,” says Executive Director Mary Riser. “And this year’s films are all awesome—the best we’ve ever had.” Single tickets are $15, six-packs are $75, all access is $140 and the Red Carpet Party is $50.

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A Hidden Gem in Daphne After years at the Mobile Flea Market and regional gem shows, Meghan and Patrick Brewer opened The Brewer’s Alley, in Olde Towne Daphne, in May. Open Wednesday through Sunday, The Brewer’s Alley offers a warm and mystical ambience with a rainbow assortment of gems from all over the world. In addition to 40 types of tumbled stones, their inventory includes high-end specimens for the collector, such as Spanish and Elmwood Fluorites and Colombian laser quartz. They also have authentic Indian tapestries, medicine bags, pendulums, crystal water bottles, a variety of cabochons for jewelry making and crystal lamps (amethyst, rose quartz and Selenite) of different shapes and sizes. “One of the coolest things about this business is our customers’ genuine childlike enthusiasm for gems and minerals. You really get the best side of people,” says Patrick. “We are honored to be given the opportunity to serve our community and to provide something a little different to the area.” Location: 1905 Main St., Bldg. B, Ste. A, Daphne, AL. For more information, call 251-656-9837 or find @thebrewersalley on Facebook and Instagram. See ad, page 2. 8

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Thermography Promotes Breast Health at Any Age In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Thermography Advantage is educating women on the role thermograms can play in preventative breast health. While mammograms use x-rays to capture images of the structure of the breast, thermography uses infrared sensors to detect changes in the function and physiology of the breast. “People who get mammograms often think they don’t need a thermogram, but thermograms can catch functional changes that mammograms cannot detect,” says Thermography Advantage owner and certified Thermographer Carolyn Olson. For example, inflammation, a precursor to cancer, is detectable by thermography and not mammography. Thermography can also offer a head start on preventative care because it is effective for patients younger than the age recommended for mammograms. “Many women under 45 aren’t thinking about screenings and they’re thinking they’re safe from cancer. But it’s not that they’re safe from cancer, it’s that mammograms don’t work for women in that age group yet, often because their breasts are denser,” Olson explains. Because thermography is not affected by breast density (which can be a trait of older women as well), Olson recommends that everyone older than 20 have an annual thermogram. Thermography Advantage is based in Mobile with locations across the Gulf Coast. For more information on any location, call 251-623-2225 or visit ThermographyAdvantage.com. See ad, page 18.

Daphne Shop Gets New Look for Its Vintage Finds La-La Land Modern Vintage in Daphne is celebrating two years of successful business with a top-tobottom remodel of their shop. Their re-opening last month revealed a completely new look and an extensive new inventory of vintage Mid-Century Modern pieces, including exquisite Danish modern storage pieces, seating, lighting and tables, plus boho chic, rustic modern and fine vintage decor. “We decided it was time to narrow the focus of the business to better suit the needs of our clients by presenting our pieces in an almost gallery type setting, accentuating the beautiful craftsmanship of the furniture and objects,” says owner Jeff Butler, who also offers furniture refinishing services. “We can’t wait for you to come see the incredible inventory we’ve curated for our relaunch,” he says. Delivery is available to Mobile and Baldwin counties. Location: 28850 US-98, #104, Daphne, AL. For more information, call/text 251554-2312 or visit LaLaLandBoutique.com. See ad, page 2.

Gulf Shores LMT Offers Free Foot Scrub To celebrate the grand opening of Meyer Therapeutic Massage at Kneading Relief Massage and Natural Health, in Gulf Shores, Cristina Meyer, LMT is offering a free foot scrub with the purchase of a one-hour massage session during the month of October. Meyer has been practicing massage therapy since 2015 and is dedicated to improving the general health of others. In addition to Cristina Meyer, LMT her stress reducing massage, her specialties include deep tissue release, lymphatic drainage, reflexology, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage and trigger point therapy. As complementary therapies she uses hot towels, hot stones, cupping and essential oils. Meyer has a passion and expertise for locating the area of need and discovering the path to balance. Patients leave her sessions with relief and a sense of calm. Meyer says, “When you schedule time of peace, restoration and rejuvenation, you let the healing begin. And when you feel better, you live better.” Location: 214 Professional Ct., Unit B, Gulf Shores, AL. For more information, call 251-609-2515 or visit FB.me/meyertherapeuticmassage.com. See listing, page 35. October 2019

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Fish Consumption Advisories Updated and Accessible Coosa Riverkeeper have updated their popular Fish Guide program to include the Alabama Department of Public Health’s 2019 fish consumption advisories, which highlight the state’s recommended limits on the consumption of different types of fish found in Alabama’s rivers and streams. The program’s toll-free hotline (1-844-219-RISK), which allows fishermen to immediately hear the advisories throughout the state, has also been updated to reflect the 2019 stats. Dial 4 to hear the advisories for the Gulf Coast and Mobile and Baldwin Counties. The state issues these advisories to warn anglers not to consume fish that are contaminated with dangerous pollutants like polychlorinated biphynels (PCBs) and methylmercury. This year’s report includes 132 advisories issued across 98 waterbodies in Alabama. Forty-nine of these advisories were listed on Mobile Bay and the Alabama Gulf Coast—more than any other region in Alabama. Fifty-three percent of the advisories are for largemouth bass—the most sought after game fish in Alabama and the official State Freshwater Fish of Alabama. Fish Guide also provides alternatives for cleaning and preparing the fish from our rivers to reduce exposure to dangerous toxins. “Fishing is a way of life in Alabama—generations of us have made countless memories and supported local economies from getting out on the water,” says Curt Chaffin, policy director at the Alabama Rivers Alliance. “We will always fish in the River State; we just need to make sure Alabamians have the information needed to do it safely.” For more information, visit AlabamaRivers.org/FishGuide.

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Extraterrestrial Matter Found on Earth

Texas Pumas Counter Inbreeding

The endangered Florida panther has been saved from extinction thanks to the introduction of female Texan pumas, reports a 10-year study conducted by the University of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The pumas, which like the panthers, are a subspecies of cougar, were brought to Florida in 1995 to counter the effects of habitat loss and health issues caused by panther inbreeding, including heart defects, infertility and other genetic problems. The panther population has since rebounded from a low of 20 to 30 cats to between 120 and 230.

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The Makhonjwa Mountains of South Africa harbor some of the planet’s oldest rocks, including meteorites that have been striking the Earth for eons. According to the peer-reviewed journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, researchers using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy have discovered a 3.3 billion-year-old layer of rock that contains two types of insoluble organic matter, both of which suggest extraterrestrial origins, making it the oldest extraterrestrial organic matter ever identified. Many scientists think the basic molecules of life may have originated in outer space. mlorenz/Shutterstock.com

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Scientists warn that the Arctic is heating up much faster than the world average because of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Over the last five years, the region has been warmer than at any time since record keeping began in 1900, which is opening up untapped reserves of oil, gas, uranium, gold, fish and rare earth minerals. At a May meeting of the Arctic Council, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Russia and China against “aggressive” actions in the region, saying, “This is America’s moment to stand up as an Arctic nation.” Gao Feng, the head of the Chinese delegation to the council, whose mission is to foster cooperation among Arctic countries and protect the fragile environment, says, “It’s [the U.S.] a country that stepped out of the Paris Agreement and then they’re talking about protecting the environment of the Arctic.”

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Askwsar Hilonga, Ph.D., a chemical engineer and public health scientist in Tanzania, grew up dealing with waterborne diseases such as cholera that made him ill. According to the World Health Organization, he has used his scientific expertise and local knowledge to develop a purification system based on nanomaterials. While the filter is still under study, stations have been set up throughout Tanzania, mostly managed by women, to help those that otherwise would not have safe drinking water. Riccardo Mayer/Shutterstock.com

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates the algae-choked “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Mississippi River spanned 7,829 square miles this summer, roughly the size of Massachusetts and considerably above the 6,000-square-mile five-year average. The largest recorded Gulf dead zone to date was 8,776 square miles in 2017. Dead zones occur when algae sinks and decomposes, sucking oxygen from the water and making it impossible for marine life to exist, jeopardizing billions of dollars generated by commercial fishing in the area. The phenomenon is primarily attributed to chemical fertilizer runoff from Midwestern farms into the Mississippi, exacerbated by warming trends.

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A woodtreating process for telephone poles that caused soil and groundwater contamination prompted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate 47 acres in Bellingham, Washington, as a Superfund site in 1997. The cleanup, including removal of 28,000 tons of contaminated soil to a repository, reestablishment of a natural stream and restoring wetlands, is now complete, with walking and bicycling paths, newly planted native trees and wetland shrubs, and returning birdlife. The Oeser Company, which cooperated with the cleanup, has operated at the site since 1943 and continues to do so.

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Climate Crisis May Promote Superbugs

A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrugresistant fungal superbug, Candida auris. A decade after it was discovered in 2009, the superbug has popped up in many genetically distinct strains in more than 30 countries on three continents. Mystified, scientists say that fungal diseases are relatively uncommon in humans because of body temperature, but if they adapt to rising temperatures and aren’t easily treatable with medications, they could increasingly endanger human health on a global scale. “Global warming may lead to new fungal diseases that we don’t even know about right now,” warns Arturo Casadevall, lead author of the study published in mBio and chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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hen her father was diagnosed with cancer 12 years ago, Janet Baker’s perspective shifted. “The doctors wanted to put a feeding tube in and start radiation immediately, but he didn’t want to go the conventional route because it frightened him,” says Baker, who has been a registered nurse since 1995. He was allowed to have a port put in for intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy and ozone therapy at home. Oncologists said that without traditional treatment, he may live six months, but he lived nine without pain or surgery. “Had we changed his diet, I think he would have had a longer life, but that wasn’t his choice,” Baker says. This experience opened up a new world for Baker, who left her hospital job for research work, eventually landing in a Trussville practice that focused on natural health and the opening of an IV clinic. When her grandchildren relocated to south Alabama, Baker noticed there was not a clinic in the area that provided natural IV therapy. “Other IV clinics used preservatives in their products and that wasn’t a good fit for me. It was also difficult to find functional medicine practitioners,” she says. Baker filled that hole in the local market in 2017 by opening enrG-IV, a nutritional IV lounge and functional medicine clinic. Clients enjoy the spa-like environment of this Orange Beach business—many saying their stress floats away when they walk through the door. Stylish decor, comfortable recliners, flat screen TVs and WiFi allow individuals to relax and rehydrate in the lounge, with private rooms available as well. Sessions typically last 20 to 60 minutes, and because enrG-IV cocktails do not have any preservatives, they’re easy to tolerate—even for those with allergies who are

often turned away by other clinics. “Most people come to us with fatigue and brain fog, and most people feel better before they leave the office,” Baker says. She also commonly works with clients who have Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders and hypothyroidism, as well as healthy individuals looking to increase immune function or enhance athletic performance. IV works because vitamins, minerals and nutrients administered directly into the bloodstream bypass the digestive system and are absorbed completely. “You only absorb 20 percent of anything you take in orally, but you absorb 100 percent of what you get by IV,” Baker explains. In addition to IV therapy, enrG-IV offers an oxygen bar, bio-identical hormone therapy, B-12 injections, physical vascular therapy and extensive, state-of-the-art testing that reveals nutritional deficiencies. “Our hair tests offer a simple way to test for 700 allergies, which is super easy especially for kids,” Baker says. Functional medicine seeks out the root cause of symptoms and offers natural treatment methods to eliminate the core problem and stop symptoms completely. The enrG-IV

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We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?

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he mouth is the doorway to the body,” so the saying goes, and today we know just how true that is. Years ago, the biannual trip to the dentist was typically a simple “drill-and-fill” operation, with other health concerns not given a second glance. Now, emerging research shows that when we neglect basic oral care—even that annoying task of nightly or post-meal flossing—we endanger our heart, lungs, kidneys and even our brains by allowing the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums. In April, University of Louisville School of Dentistry researchers reported that the bacteria P. gingivalis, which flourishes in gum disease, was found in brain samples of deceased Alzheimer’s patients—and that inflammation, swelling and bleeding in gums can transport the bacteria from the mouth into the bloodstream simply through chewing or teeth-brushing. The study also linked the bacteria to rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia. 16

Advanced gum disease also increases the risk of cancer by 24 percent, especially lung and colorectal cancers; quadruples the rate of kidney disease; and increases the risk of strokes, coronary artery disease, diabetes and pre-term births, other studies show. These findings have sobering implications for the nearly half of the American adults over age 30 and 70 percent of adults 65 and older with gum disease. “Science has proven that a healthy mouth is a healthy body,” says San Francisco holistic dentist Nammy Patel, author of Age With Style: Your Guide to a Youthful Smile & Healthy Living.

Body, Mind, Teeth It’s part of the reason for the fresh interest in holistic dentistry, sometimes called biologic dentistry. “We look at the entire body, not just the mouth,” says Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, and president of the Holistic Dental Association (HDA), based in Coral Gables,

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~Nammy Patel Florida. Holistic dentists abstain from toxic materials, remove amalgam fillings, may be wary of root canals and focus on minimally invasive procedures—some of which may be high-tech and cutting-edge, such as lasers to clean teeth and gums, ozone therapy to slow the growth of infections and air abrasion to “sandblast” away small areas of tooth decay. Holistic dentists work closely with a wide range of other complementary practitioners. “We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?” Patel explains. That may mean prescribing a head massage, acupuncture session, meditation lessons or dietary counseling. They may run blood tests for biocompatibility of materials and incorporate approaches from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, herbology, homeopathy, iridology, craniosacral therapy and energy medicine. They will look for signs of sleep apnea and often treat it. However, with the added tests and consultations, they tend to be more expensive, with many procedures not covered by dental insurance. Their numbers are small: Only 391 of 199,000 American dentists belong to the HDA, or about one in 500. Yet the natural health movement that drives holistic dentistry is having an effect on the profession at large. Many dentists nationwide, pressured by patients and aided by new technology, are abandoning toxic and invasive options for less harmful methods. Controversial mercury amalgam fillings are being edged out by less toxic options like resin composites that match teeth color; the amount of mercury sold in the U.S. for dental amalgams fell by half between 2001 and 2013. Conventional dental X-rays, which in a Yale study published in the American Cancer Association journal Cancer were linked to non-cancerous brain tumors, are yielding to computerized digital X-rays with a fifth of the radiation: As many as two out of three dentists have switched over. And aided by computer

imaging software and 3-D printers, dentists are fabricating new crowns, implants, bridges and dentures right in the office, instead of using what Austin, Texas, dentist David Frank calls “intrusive analog [gooey impressions] that left patients feeling claustrophobic, highly anxious and consistently worried about gagging.”

sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan and sodium hydroxide. These ingredients are a plus: baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), green tea, Eucalyptol, menthol, tea tree oil and vitamin D.

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When visiting a dentist, whether holistic or not, it’s wise to be prepared with a natural health mindset. Some questions to ask are:

What are you filling the cavity with? Just say no to amalgam, a mixture of heavy metals, of which about half is elemental mercury that slowly releases toxic vapors. Plus, “Heavy metals can leak into the enamel tubes of the teeth causing the teeth to appear gray or dark blue and making them brittle over time,” warns Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Rhonda Kalasho. Instead, ask for relatively nontoxic options such as porcelain or composite resins, which can be made of materials such as silica, ceramic, plastics and zirconium oxide. Some composite resins contain the endocrine disrupters Bis-GMA or BPA; for extra protection, ask for one that doesn’t, or ask the dentist to use a rubber dam to prevent swallowing it.

Should I have my amalgam fillings removed? Holistic dentists like

Patel give a strong yes. “The problem arises with mercury when you chew or brush your teeth. The abrasion creates heat and causes the mercury to off-gas. Those vapors get swallowed and go into your body, where they’re stored—and that creates significant health hazards—because we’re talking about a known poison,” she says. Other dentists disagree about removal, citing its risks: Holistic pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil, for example, writes that removing amalgam fillings is often unnecessary, costly and stressful, and recommends exchanging them for composite resin only when they break down.

Do I really need antibiotics? Oregon

State University researchers found in a study this year of 90,000 patients that the antibiotics often prescribed by dentists as prevention against infection are unnecessary 81 percent of the time, and contribute to antibiotic re-

sistance. Typically, patients didn’t have the precise cardiac conditions that warranted the extra caution.

Is a root canal the best option? Some holistic dentists counsel against root canals, citing the risk of long-term health problems caused by lingering bacteria, and advocate the use of herbs, laser therapy or extractions instead. “If root canals were done 20 to 30 years ago, it is definitely a problem, because there were not enough technological advances to clean out all the bacteria which could cause chronic health complications,” says Patel. “Nowadays, depending on the tooth root, canals can be 99.9 percent cleaned by lasers.”

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Considering the stakes, preventive care is all-important and there are many natural options to guarantee robust oral health. At the natural health store or drugstore, consider the following options:

Toothbrush: Electric toothbrushes re-

duced plaque 21 percent more and gingivitis 11 percent more after three months compared to manual toothbrushes, reported a review of 56 studies involving 5,068 participants. Those that rotate rather than brush back-and-forth clean slightly better.

are coated with toxic, Teflon-like perfluorinated polymers linked to kidney and testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis and hormonal disruptions. A recent study found higher levels in women using those flosses. Instead, use the old-fashioned nylon kind or try out new flosses made of biodegradable silk or bamboo or those infused with antimicrobial tea tree oil. Or, consider a water flosser, which Canadian researchers found were 29 percent more effective at plaque removal than string floss.

Mouthwash: Mouthwashes containing

alcohol significantly raise the risk of throat cancer, Australian researchers found. Instead, opt for super-healthy green tea as a mouthwash, as well as a drink. Studies show that it protects teeth from erosion and promotes healthy gums. Another simple option is warm salt water, using one cup of water and one-half teaspoon of salt. A 2017 study by the Cochrane medical study organization found it is virtually as effective as the prescription antiseptic mouthwash chlorhexidine in reducing dental plaque and microbes.

Pulling: An ancient Ayurvedic remedy,

this involves swishing a spoonful of organic coconut oil around the mouth and through the teeth for 10 to 20 minutes. The oil’s lauric acid, a natural antibacterial, has been found in studies to reduce plaque formation and fungal infections, as well as the strains of bacteria linked to bad breath and irritated gums. Taking care of our teeth and gums is simply worth the daily time and trouble to facilitate long-term health. “Your oral care should be taken just as seriously as watching your diet,” advises Kalasho. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

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Dental floss, that little everyday staple in our medicine cabinets, has been taking on a bad name environmentally. The smooth, slippery flosses that are the top choice among both dentists and consumers are made with a Teflon-like product containing toxic PFAs and PFCs. The wax coatings and flavors of ordinary nylon flosses are typically made with petroleum products that may be endocrine disrupters. The floss, plastic spools and flip-top containers can’t be recycled easily because of their size, and floss filament easily tangles up recycling machinery. In landfills, their toxins leak into the soil; in waterways, floss can entangle and even kill sea creatures. And washing and reusing floss isn’t a good option because it runs the risk of introducing bacteria into new areas of the mouth, warns the American Dental Association. However, a handful of new eco-options in flosses have emerged, primarily with silk and bamboo, which are biodegradable and free of chemicals. Blogger Beth Terry at MyPlasticFreeLife.com rates Dental Lace, a floss made of 100 percent silk coated with candelilla wax from Mexican trees, as her favorite product. It’s packaged without a plastic coil in a refillable glass container, making it a 99 percent zero-waste product. In addition, the company, based

in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, offers a vegan bamboo version. Bamboo flosses in eco-friendly containers are also made by Los Angeles-based Terra & Co. (with activated charcoal, coconut oil, peppermint oil and no synthetic fragrances, sweeteners or artificial colorings, in a cardboard box); and Altoona, Floridabased Lucky Teeth (activated charcoal, candelilla plant wax, organic peppermint oil and tea tree oil, in a glass jar). Two other easy-to-find flosses, by Eco-Dent and Tom’s of Maine, are made of nylon, but are covered in natural vegan waxes rather than beeswax or petroleum-based waxes. They come in compostable cardboard boxes but include plastic spools. Advice columnist Umbra of Grist.org recommends switching to an oral irrigator or water flosser that plugs into the wall or runs on a battery—sometimes rechargeable—because it effectively removes plaque, is reusable, produces no trash, lasts for years and uses relatively little water and electricity.

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hen I feel like I really want to get angry and yell, I sometimes, like, take deep breaths. My brain slows down and I feel more calm and I’m ready to speak to that person.” Those self-aware words come from a 5-year-old Los Angeles girl in the film Just Breathe. A 9-year-old boy in a tough British neighborhood forgets about “all the scary stuff ” when he does “petal breathing”—opening and closing his fingers in time with his breath. “If I concentrate on my breathing, the worrying thoughts just go ‘pop’ and disappear,” he confided to The Guardian newspaper. This is the effect that mindfulness training in the classroom often has on students, and it’s key to why it’s happening all over the world—not just in the U.S. and the UK, but in more than 100 countries, including Australia, Taiwan and India. What started a few decades ago as a small experiment in progressive schools is rapidly gathering speed as emerging research documents the strong positive effects of mindfulness on developing brains. A 2015 meta-review from researchers at the University of Melbourne, in Australia, which evaluated 15 studies in six countries 20

involving 1,800 students, showed three broad outcomes: higher well-being, better social skills and greater academic achievement. They were more optimistic, self-accepting and happier, more likely to help others, more able to focus on lessons and be creative, and less likely to be angry, anxious or disobedient. “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally,” is how it’s described by Jon Kabat-Zinn, whose pioneering research at Harvard in the 1980s helped kick off mindfulness as a scientifically based, nonsectarian approach to a calmer, clearer mind. It has spread since then into business, health care and professional sports, as well as schools: Googling “mindfulness in education” brings up 116 million links. “Mindfulness offers children the skills they need today to meet the age-old challenges of growing up within the new context of social media and often absurdly high expectations,” says holistic doctor Amy Saltzman, co-founder and director of the Association for Mindfulness in Education. Mindfulness is now being taught in urban, suburban and rural schools in 50 states. Such programs

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can be low- or no-cost, structured in many ways, taught any time and conducted without special equipment—important for cash- and time-strapped schools. As a grassroots movement, mindfulness programs run the gamut. Hundreds of schools and districts nationwide have incorporated into curricula such evidenceproven mindfulness programs as those developed by MindfulSchools.org, Learning 2Breathe.org and MindUp.org, which often involve teacher training and structured lessons. Sometimes mindfulness is simply a grade school teacher ringing a bell signaling five minutes of silence, giving children something to focus on with closed eyes: a sound, a bite of fruit, a stuffed animal. A middle school teacher may use a five-minute guided app meditation from Calm or Headspace to settle down students after lunch. Some schools offer moments of silence during the day, a quiet room to go to or an optional class in mindfulness. “Because everyone has distractions and strong emotions, learning to observe these inner experiences with curiosity and openness is an important part of all children’s education,” says psychologist Patricia Broderick, Ph.D., founder of Learning2Breathe, a mindfulness curriculum for junior and senior high school students. Schools sometimes use parental consent forms to counter concerns about any potential religious implications. Often, a school’s program expands organically as one impassioned teacher draws in others. “The one single factor that determines a program’s effectiveness is the depth and consistency of personal practice of those teaching it,” says Saltzman. In fact, a University of Wisconsin 2013 study found that teachers that practiced a guided meditation 15 minutes a day for eight weeks had less anxiety, stress and burnout during the school year; those conditions worsened in the control group. In Middleton, Wisconsin, high school counselor Gust Athanas has watched as mindfulness exercises have made students calmer, kinder, more focused and feel closer to each other and to teachers: “A number of students have told me it’s the part of the school day they look forward to the most!” Connect with Denver-based natural health writer Ronica A. O’Hara at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Bayside Academy Promotes Mindfulness In and Out of the Classroom by Meredith Montgomery

n recent years, mindfulness has had a growing presence on the campus of Bayside Academy in Daphne. Before the school year starts, teacher in-service begins each day with mindfulness activities. “The hope is that if we can provide opportunities for teachers to practice, maybe they will become comfortable introducing the practices in their classrooms,” says Intermediate School Counselor Andi Millsap, who has studied mindfulness at the Greater Good Science Center at University of California, Berkley and with Soul Shine Yoga in Fairhope. Mindfulness and the research backing it is a regular topic in the school’s professional development year-round. Plus, mindful walks, prayer groups and morning meditation for quiet reflection are offered weekly for faculty before school. During the school day, Millsap visits each of the third through sixth grade classrooms once a month to introduce new mindfulness practices. Activities have included mindful listening with the use of a singing bowl, guided meditations, breathing exercises and yoga. “The kids’ favorite was a mindful play-dough exercise. I scented the play-dough with peppermint essential oils and led them on a guided meditation that involved touch, smell and sight,” she says. “With the advent of a new academic schedule this year, many faculty members are using mindfulness activities to help students transition from one part of class to the next or to provide brain breaks during longer class periods,” says Head of Upper School Josh Montgomery. Each week, meditation, mindfulness walks and affirmation exercises are available to seventh through twelfth graders during break time. “We also are offering a yoga class this year and students have been responsive,” says Montgomery. Upper School Counselor Cindy Frederick arms students with mindfulness tools when she works with them one-on-one. “Many of the students with whom I work grapple with anxiety, particularly test anxiety. Mindfulness techniques are quick, discreet ways for students to cope,” she says. “They can be done quietly at a desk, before a speech, on the athletic field or anywhere a student may feel anxious.” Frederick observes that mindfulness is easy to implement and that students with a calm mind are more engaged in the learning process. Students in all age groups are often reluctant at first, but the more they experience it, the more open-minded they become. “Some remain indifferent, but vulnerability is hard,” says Montgomery, who notes that many students wish Staff mindfulness walk they could do it more. When

mindfulness was a part of a classroom unit of study, he says, “We got to a point where students were meditating with us for 15 minutes or more.” In search of self-care as a new mom, parenthood drew Millsap to this practice. She encourages all parents to initiate their own mindfulness practice at home and to begin interjecting it into normal family activities: have a mindful meal, take a mindful walk around the neighborhood or listen to a story together before bed. After experiencing the benefits firsthand and diving into the research, Millsap says, “I felt like I would be doing the kids a disservice if I didn’t start introducing them to these concepts. It’s a no-brainer!” For more information, call 251-338-6374 or email AMillsap@BaysideAcademy.org.

MINDFUL AIDS Mindful help for parents: Tinyurl.com/ KindergartenersAndMindfulness. Calm, a meditation app, offers guided mindfulness exercises and is offered free to any K-12 teacher. Calm.com/schools. Headspace, another popular mindfulness app, is also offered free to teachers, and sometimes works directly with school districts. Headspace.com/educators. October 2019

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food choices her Harlem, New York, students were making and the amount of waste attached to them. She founded Re-Nuble, a small manufacturing operation in New York City, to transform food waste into fertilizer pellets that can be used in hydroponic farming. “There is a strong need to try to reduce the volume of waste,” Pina says. “There is also a strong need to produce sustainable— and, ideally, chemical-free—food and make it affordable for all.” She hopes to eventually replicate her process for creating fertilizer in other large cities across the country. Leasing is another classic example of how the circular economy might work, Lifset says. “If the entity that made [a product] ends up with it when it becomes waste, that company will handle it differently.” The company can instead design a product so that it remains in the economy instead of becoming part of the waste stream, he notes. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation was established in the UK in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. It offers numerous case studies, including a San Francisco effort called Cradle to Cradle Carpets for City Buildings. Last year, the city passed legislation requiring all departments to use carpeting containing no antimicrobials, fluorinated compounds or flame retardants. Both the carpet fibers and backing materials “must contain minimum amounts of recycled materials and ultimately be recyclable at end-of-use.” Most important: It must be Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver or better. The certification is a globally recognized standard for safer, more sustainable products made for the circular economy. Meantime, the European Union has embraced the circular economy as a boon to job creation and a way to significantly address climate change. By shifting to a circular economy, the European growth rate can be increased by an additional 0.6 percent a year and carbon dioxide emissions reduced by 48 percent by 2030, according to a 2017 report by McKinsey & Company. Just how much of the world’s industries must participate to meet these goals is yet to be determined. “That,” Stahel says, “is the billion-dollar question.” Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer. Connect at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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enny Odell, the end, may very a visual artwell be connected ist and writer to our role in the based in Oakenvironment and land, California, our understanding is known for her of happiness, and creative use of secto make those conond-hand imagery nections, we must from Google Maps, put our attention to YouTube, Craigslist doing nothing. and other online sources. Her work What is the has been exhibited “attention locally and intereconomy” nationally, and was and why do featured in Time LightBox, WIRED, you believe The Economist and it’s important The Atlantic. to resist it? Odell, who Both social media and The attention econhas been teachomy includes anythe cult of productivity ing internet art thing designed to and digital deare seductive, and when capture and direct sign at Stanford we’re caught up in them, human attention. University since we don’t question them. The entire history 2013, says she is of advertising has been about exploiting compelled by the ways in which attention attention. But the attention economy takes (or lack thereof ) leads to consequential shifts in perception. Her new book, on new dimensions with something like How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Atten- social media, whose notifications, pop-ups tion Economy, proposes that we use our and design are aimed at keeping someone attention to rebel against the seductive pull on a platform…[contributing] to a general of 24/7 availability and manipulation by feeling that one needs to be always on… participating… available. algorithms. Someone who participates deeply She tells us that redirecting our attention toward nature allows us to gradually in the attention economy is liable to remake our lives and forego the mentality be kept in a loop of anxiety, fear and that tells us that we must have a constant shallow reaction. Ironically, this feeling return on investment. True productivity, in drives them back toward the attention

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What inspired you to rethink conventional wisdom about productivity, progress and the mentality that we must have a constant return on our investment—including how we spend our time and where we direct our attention? Right after the election, in late 2016, a warehouse fire in Oakland claimed the lives of many artists. I became aware of how difficult it was becoming to step away and process anything, not to mention mourn. I found that it was only by stepping away that I was able to ask questions about what it was I really wanted and how I could act meaningfully. Both social media and the cult of productivity are seductive, and when we’re caught up in them, we don’t question them. Understanding anything requires perspective and standing outside of it; productivity is no different. Temporarily ascending to a broader, removed view, you might find that you’re struggling in all the wrong ways, or in the wrong direction.

How is “doing nothing” different from meditation?

How do we go about challenging the forces that are disconnecting us from nature and each other?

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I think the first step is simply a movement of attention. Addictive as social media may be, it is not difficult for me to move my attention from that to what is happening in physical space. Sometimes this leads to meeting other people; I’ve had great conversations with strangers when we were both peering up at the same tree, looking at the same bird.

I hope it creates a space in which someone might begin to look at the ways they currently direct their attention and how they might want to change that. I also hope it helps people find each other. Rediscovering one’s bio-region or local history is a great way to meet others who might not exist within your social media bubble. Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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It certainly shares some of the same goals. But whereas certain forms of meditation emphasize physical stillness, “doing nothing” for me includes things like wandering and observing.

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Spinal Solutions Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results by Marlaina Donato

hiropractors are often perceived as back pain specialists, but optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system. This means practitioners can address many conditions that transcend typical expectations. The human spinal column sports 31 pairs of nerves, some corresponding directly to digestive, reproductive and respiratory organs, which might explain why regular spinal adjustments and other chiropractic techniques can be helpful for seemingly unrelated conditions like asthma, chronic headaches, hormonal imbalances and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. A scientific review of 179 published papers focusing on various non-musculoskeletal conditions shows benefits of full-body chiropractic treatment for asthma, infantile colic and cervical vertigo. Results are also promising for middle ear infections in children and pneumonia in seniors. Clinical evidence suggests the nervous system is a cohesive factor in achieving overall wellness. “In chiropractic and holistic philosophy, the body is considered a self-healing organism,” explains chiropractic physician and applied kinesiologist Marc Terebelo, of the Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Southfield, Michigan. “The nervous system controls the body, so issues in the toes or fingers may be caused by spinal issues in the neck and low back. Likewise, bladder and menstrual cycle problems can be caused by injury to the low back or pelvic regions.” William J. Lauretti, a New York Chiropractic College professor in Seneca Falls, concurs with the benefits of holistic treatment. “Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area,” he says. “Most chiropractors 26

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It’s worth noting that the nerves that innervate important digestive anatomy—from the salivary glands to the stomach down through the intestinal tract—branch off the spinal cord at various levels of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. “This means that chiropractic adjustments given to [the] neck, mid-back, lower back and sacrum are important to optimal digestive function,” says chiropractor Sean Cailteux, of Exodus Health, in Shawnee, Kansas. In his practice, Lauretti has observed better digestion as a positive side effect to regular adjustments. “I’ve had a few patients over the years who reported improvement in digestive problems after chiropractic treatment of the mid- and low back. In some of those cases, the improvement was serendipitous, because the patient didn’t discuss their digestive symptoms initially, only after they noticed the improvement.”

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Chronic tension headaches and migraines can become the norm for too many individuals, but chiropractic care—including spinal adjustments, nutrition advice and addressing emotional causes such as stress and anxiety— can be key in reducing pain and getting to the root of the problem. “Technically, only headaches with a list of very particular characteristics can be properly diagnosed as migraines,” Lauretti explains. “The cause of many cases of chronic, long-term headaches is often from poor function of the muscles and joints in the neck.” These types of headaches often respond well to treatment focused on restoring normal function to the neck, he says.

Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area. ~William Lauretti

TMJ disorders can cause painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms, including facial and tooth pain and locking of the jaw. Chiropractic treatments often provide reliable relief. “The TMJ is a very important joint in the body, with thousands of neuroreceptors. TMJ involvements can cause headaches, particularly around the ear or side of the head, vertigo, tinnitus and other hearing issues,” says Terebelo. Cailteux notes that aside from experiencing jaw pain and headaches, someone suffering from TMJ disorder may have difficulty chewing, and may experience an audible clicking of the jaw with movement. “Chiropractic adjustments can be particularly helpful, especially when delivered to the TM joint and the neck. Gentle, soft-tissue manipulation of the muscles and tendons of the jaw, specifically the masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles, is also a highly effective treatment.” For a true holistic approach and lasting success, Lauretti offers this advice: “Look for a doctor who is willing to work as part of your healthcare team and who’s willing to refer you for specialty care when appropriate.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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PLANT MEDICINE SECTION related higher mushroom consumption with decreased rates of dementia. Countries where residents eat larger amounts of mushrooms also enjoy a higher average life expectancy, even after controlling for other variables, says Beelman. Lion’s mane is one variety known to protect cognitive health; it stimulates nerve growth factor, a protein that promotes healthy brain cells. “Lion’s mane is a cognitive enhancer, and it helps creativity, motivation and memory, as well as brain function,” Romine says.

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handful of mushrooms a day just might keep the doctor at bay, according to a mounting body of research providing powerful evidence of the fungal kingdom’s abilities to promote health and fight disease. “Mushrooms are pretty spectacular. All edible species benefit the immune system and together, support just about every system in the human body,” says Stepfanie Romine, an Asheville, North Carolina, health coach and author of Cooking With Healing Mushrooms: 150 Delicious Adaptogen-Rich Recipes that Boost Immunity, Reduce Inflammation and Promote Whole Body Health. When Robert Beelman started doing nutritional research on mushrooms 20 years ago, they were touted for what they didn’t have: fat, calories, sugar, gluten and cholesterol. “Today, we can talk about all the good things they contain: fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other important micronutrients,” says the director of the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health at Penn State University. Beelman’s research has focused on several micronutrients that are bountiful in mushrooms, including the amino acid ergothioneine, an antioxidant not found in significant amounts in any other plant-based food source. Ergothioneine levels decrease with age, and larger drops are associated with cognitive impairment, he says. Several large epidemiological studies in Japan and Singapore have significantly cor28

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Cordyceps and reishi mushrooms are also adaptogens—botanicals used for centuries in Asian medicine to help the body adapt to stresses, regulate bodily functions and support the immune and adrenal systems, according to Romine. Turkey tail is one such medicinal mushroom, a longtime treatment for cancer and other diseases in Asia. The tree-based fungus contains polysaccharide-K (PSK), that is believed to inhibit cancer cell growth and repair immune cell damage after chemotherapy. “Medicinal mushrooms have been approved adjuncts to standard cancer treatments in Japan and China for more than 30 years and have an extensive clinical history of safe use”, either alone or combined with radiation or chemotherapy, according to a literature review published by the National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute. Oyster mushrooms, another fungal superstar, contain cholesterol-lowering lovastatin, plentiful B vitamins and up to 30 percent protein, according to Paul Stamets, one of the world’s leading mushroom authorities. Oysters are also the most easily digestible mushroom, according to mycologist and herbalist Christopher Hobbs, author of Medicinal Mushrooms: An Exploration of Tradition, Healing & Culture. Hobbs’ 2017 article in HerbalGram, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Botanical Council, cites 122 different studies supporting the safety and efficacy of medicinal mushrooms such as oysters.

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There are myriad creative ways to incorporate mushrooms into a diet, says Romine, who recommends aiming for a half-cup daily cooked serving. “Mushrooms are nature’s sponges, and will take on the flavor of any sauce, so start simply and add sauces sparingly.” She suggests sautéing mushrooms with a neutral oil, then adding wine or sherry and finishing with fresh herbs. Cooking with wine can help unlock the beneficial compounds the fungi contain, says Romine. Fresh or dried culinary mushrooms like oysters, shiitakes or maitakes can also be great additions to morning meals like savory oatmeal or tofu scrambles. Powdered mushroom extracts, available online or in health stores, are an easy way to infuse meals with fungi’s beneficial properties. They mix well into everything from raw desserts and baked goods to teas and smoothies. Whole mushrooms that are tough, like reishi and chaga, can be boiled to extract the healthful elements and consumed as a tea or used for soup broth. Romine says raw mushrooms are not as flavorful, digestible or nutritional as cooked. While a mushroom-rich diet can help protect and promote health, Romine cautions that they are not a cure-all or a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. To address specific health concerns, she recommends working with a dietician or clinical herbalist to develop appropriate and effective ways to incorporate mushrooms into a health regimen.

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Many beneficial mushrooms are available in the wild, and some exclusively so. Foraging for them can be rewarding, but proceed with caution; some edible mushrooms may have deadly lookalikes, so only forage with the help of a trained expert. Health food stores and online vendors are good sources of mushroom powders or extracts, which have a long shelf life. Look for a manufacturer of 100 percent organic mushroom extracts and supplements. Many farmers’ markets also carry specialty mushrooms like king oysters, lion’s mane or others not easily found in grocery stores. Not all mushrooms are created equal. Button mushrooms and others in the Agaricus family are lowest in micronutrients like ergothioneine, with porcinis in the Boletus family yielding the highest, according to Robert Beelman, director of the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health at Penn State University. Don’t expect magic from mushrooms, cautions author Stepfanie Romine; like most lifestyle changes or holistic treatments, it can take some months to yield results.

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Creamy Old Bay King Oyster ‘Scallops’

hen marinated in classic Old Bay Seasoning and sliced into hearty rounds, king oyster mushrooms are a pretty convincing stand-in for scallops— especially once they’ve been seared and braised. Corn furnishes a bit more heft, while artichokes lend their lightness and detoxifying properties.

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2 (6-oz) packages king oyster mushrooms, sliced into ¾-inch rounds 1 Tbsp safflower oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup artichoke hearts 1 cup corn kernels (optional) ½ cup dry white wine 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp heavy or cashew cream 1 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish or prepared mashed potatoes or grits for serving Mix all marinade ingredients together in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Add the mushrooms, toss to combine and marinate for at least two hours. Remove the mushrooms and reserve remaining marinade. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then sear the mushrooms on both sides, about two minutes per side, then add the remaining marinade, garlic, artichoke hearts and corn (if using it). Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping the bottom to loosen any brown bits.

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Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the artichokes and corn are heated throughout. Editor’s note: To make an organic substitute for Old Bay Seasoning: 1 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp ground bay leaves ½ Tbsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper ½ tsp red pepper flakes ½ tsp white pepper ½ tsp allspice Recipe used with permission from Cooking With Healing Mushrooms: 150 Delicious Adaptogen-Rich Recipes that Boost Immunity, Reduce Inflammation and Promote Whole Body Health, by Stepfanie Romine.

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The common kitchen herb rosemary holds promise for insomniacs. Iranian researchers tested 68 university students for a month, giving them either 1,000 milligrams of rosemary herb each day or a placebo. Those that took the rosemary herbal supplement had improved memory, reduced anxiety and less depression at the end of the month. Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory scale, those taking the rosemary slept better, as well.

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wo years ago, Brittany Bailey was a preschool teacher in Louisiana relying on prescription medications to manage her epilepsy and migraines. That all changed when a friend in New Orleans introduced her to CBD, the hemp-derived cannabidiol. “I felt I had more control of my body, I had less migraines and I felt calmer. I thought, ‘I have to share this with everyone!’” she recalls. Bailey moved to Mississippi after the 2018 school year to open Your CBD Store in Gulfport, the first store of its kind in the area. “Originally I was told I couldn’t open the store but I fought for it because I moved here to start this business,” she recalls. Her persistence paved the way for future businesses like hers—the city amended paperwork to accommodate CBD-focused businesses and after a month and a half of meetings with the legal department and the city council, she was granted city approval to open her doors. Less than a year later, the city of Ocean Springs welcomed the opening of her second location. With hemp-focused retailers popping up everywhere, Bailey believes the company’s consistency of product is what sets them apart. Unlike other retailers, Your CBD Stores only carry a single brand—SunMed—and with locations in 38 states across the country, there’s a good chance a Your CBD Store is nearby when you’re away from home. “We carry SunMed because quality and potency are really important and when stores carry multiple brands, they’re not all consistent. When you just have one brand, you know you have the same quality in every product and it’s easier to determine proper dosage and which products to use.” Your CBD Store offers a wide variety of inventory, from tinctures and skincare to a pet line, plus much more to come, including CBD patches. All of their products are made using organically grown hemp from Colorado that has been certified by the state’s Department of Agriculture. In addition to having a naturally high level of CBD, the hemp has an abundance of other beneficial cannabinoids, flavonoids, terpenes and amino acids. Bailey notes the value of terpene-rich CBD, saying, “Terpenes are

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Prepare to Fly: Arm Balance Workshop with Shannon Blanton, RYT200 11am-12:30pm. Build confidence to take flight into arm balances within your yoga practice. Play with variations and receive one-on-one assistance. Preregister: $35. Drop-in: $40. Limited to 8 students. Soul Shine Yoga Daphne, 28623 N Main St, Daphne, AL. Advanced registration suggested. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Fall Market in the Park Opening Day 7:30am-12pm. The downtown Fall market will be open Saturdays, Oct 12-Nov 23. Local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, soaps, live music and more. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile, AL. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org.

Introduction to Buddhism 1-7pm. Learn how Buddhism is used to create happiness! Join us at the Mobile Pride event to learn more. Free. Cooper Riverside Park, Mobile, AL. Gary Ono: 251-490-4833. Linnhe_9@yahoo.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 3 levels may be purchased individually, and for continuing education. Email for more details or application. Alabama Healing Arts, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL. AlabamaHealingArts@gmail.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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Prenatal Yoga Series 4:30-5:30pm, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27. Prenatal yoga gives a woman energy to enjoy her pregnancy, serenity to build a deeper intimacy with her own body and baby, and the presence of mind to expect the unexpected and be present. $59 includes unlimited yoga during series. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Crystal Singing Bowls Sound Bath 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. Led by Elizabeth Minto, LPC, RYT200. $15. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

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Yoga Beginner Series: Foundation + Flow with Emily Sommerville ERYT-200 5:30-6:30pm, Oct 8, 15, 27. 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, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Bike Biloxi 6pm, 3rd Tues. Free, fun-filled ride through downtown. Bike rental available through Zagster app or provide your own bike. Helmets and lights recommended. Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS. 228-435-6339. MainStreet@ Biloxi.MS.us.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 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. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 Journey Through the Chakras with Rebecca Washburn, LPC, RYT200 6:30pm. Discover the wisdom of the chakra system for personal empowerment and transformation. This workshop includes a discussion, yoga practice and meditation with an in depth look at the sacral chakra. $20. Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope, AL. Namaste@TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Free Thermography Scan of Spine 3:30-6:30pm. If you or someone you know experiences pain or would like to improve your overall well-being, come in for a free thermography scan and a discussion of what the results mean with our newest chiropractor. Call or email for more details. Liberation Chiropractic and Wellness PC, 7921 Tanner Williams Rd, Ste B, Mobile, AL. 251607-0040. DrJordan@LiberationChiropractic.com. LiberationChiropractic.com. 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. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

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Introduction to Buddhism 1-2pm. Learn how Buddhism is used to create happiness! Join us to learn more. Free. Mobile Library - Moorer Branch, 4 McGregor Ave South, Mobile, AL. Gary Ono: 251-490-4833. Linnhe_9@yahoo.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 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.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Women’s Forum 11am-12pm. Join a medical doctor and three therapists for a discussion of Women’s Health. Free. University of Southern Mississippi, Long Beach, MS. For more info: DrBetty@ SouthernInstituteOfNaturalHealth.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Reflexology Proficiency Workshop 8am-5pm. Advanced class for International Institute students who have completed Phase 1 and 2 of the certification program. Must pre-register at ReflexOIL-ogy.com. 16 CEU. Bay Branch Estates, 28347 Turkey Branch Dr, Daphne, AL. 850-380-4943. Contact@Reflex-OIL-ogy.com. Reflex-OIL-ogy.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 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. Soul Shine Yoga Daphne, 28623 N Main St, Daphne, AL. Advanced registration suggested. Namaste@ TheSoulShineLife.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 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. 251-2106872. RRMaldo41@gmail.com.

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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 lumch, snacks. access to physicians via a closed Facebook group and post-retreat webinar. Bring a yoga mat. $125. 12298 Shorecrest Rd, Biloxi, MS. 228-456-3123. TinyURL.com/Pilotlighters19.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 RBTI Reams Biological Therory 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.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 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.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

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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Downtown Fairhope, AL 251-990-7957 • FFFBarb@gmail.com FairhopeFilmFestival.org

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

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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.

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.

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.

Munchie Mondays Get 10% off CBD edibles at CannaBama: The CBD Store every Monday. Mention Natural Awakenings and get 15% off! 558 St. Francis St, Mobile, AL 251-255-5155. CannaBama@yahoo.com. CannaBamaCBD.com. 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.

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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. 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. CoastalAlabamaMarket.com. Gentle Yoga with Lisa Blount 12-1pm. A stressful morning? Synergy can fix that. Join Lisa Blount in the land of “ahhhhs” for a relaxing hour long gentle yoga class to soothe the spirit, calm the mind and replenish the soul—leave class refreshed! Also on Thursday with Mary Ann Sinde. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

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. 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. 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! 558 St. Francis St, 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 midweek pick-me-up using movements that form a flowing sequence in coordination with the breath. Beginnerfriendly. 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. Alignment Yoga with Jill Frankel 9:30-10:45am. Explore basic yoga asanas with classes that focus on correct alignment. All are welcome as poses will be modified to enable each individual to experience the benefits of yoga. Find your perfect position. 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. Now every 2nd Wed. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. Brief speaker at 6pm at most meetings. New location: District Hall, 761 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com. Facebook. com/MobileBayGreenDrinks. Green Drinks Mobile at Alchemy Tavern 5-7pm, 3rd Wed. Join us for 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. CannaBamaCBD.com. Sunrise Yoga with Chris G 6-7am. It’s cooler 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. 251473-1104. Synergyoga.net. AHA Brain Boost Yoga 9:30am. Boost concentration, improve focus and quiet the mind with 30-mins of mindful movement/Iyengar-style yoga and 20-min meditations to round out the week. 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.

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. Laurie.MarketingScents.com. 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. CannaBamaCBD.com. 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.

MELT Method Class with Dana 12-1pm. MELT is a simple self-treatment that helps prevent pain, heal injury and erase the negative effects of aging and active living. Regardless of age or fitness level, MELT can improve your longevity through self-treatment. Log on to reserve your spot. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

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

Group Reformer Class with Adrienne 6-7pm. 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 6:30 PM on Tuesdays. Log on to reserve a spot. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Farmers Market 9am-2pm. Fresh seasonal produce, meat, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, handcrafted soaps and local artistry. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays year round. Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market, 20733 Miflin Rd, Foley, AL. 251-709-4469. FoleyMarketMgr@gmail.com. CoastalAlabamaMarket.com.

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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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