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The Healing Miracles Seminars Blueprints to Your Transcendent Self: First of the two part Ordination Seminar Series in Panama City, FL July 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2012 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM God, Faith Miracles & You: Second of the two part Ordination Seminar series in Panama City, FL July 26th, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM July 27th & 28th, 2012 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM July 29th, 2012 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM th July 29 , 2012 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM New Minister Healing Service See the Transformations in Yourself as the Seminar Unfolds * Clean Your Channel for God’s Love to Flow More Freely While Healing * Release Struggle, Dis-ease and Limitations from Your Life * Cultivate Intuition, Right Timing and Inner Guidance

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love to spend my free days exploring and enjoying my own local area. On sunny warm days I am compelled to spend time exploring our endless varieties of parks, beaches and waterways, but when Mother Nature decides to show her split personality, I move on the opportunity to spend my time treasure hunting in secondhand stores, antique shops and flea markets. I get lost in my journey, with little regard for the time or stopping for a meal, diligently seeking that one item I will admire forever, especially because I found it for a steal.

I especially enjoy finding items I can repurpose in such a way that every time I walk by them, I can’t help but snicker at my own cleverness. My newest mission has been to find glass jars and bottles that I can use for leftovers in place of plastic containers. A glass jar for under a dollar can be used forever, never melts in the dishwasher and is more sanitary and healthier. The greatest benefit, as my family soon discovered, is that you can actually see what’s in the container. Leftover soups, dressings and casseroles are much more appealing, and so are being consumed more often and faster.

This month our Managing Editor Jude Forsyth has gathered our readers’ favorite nearby, no-airfair-required destinations and local escapes in a delightful feature article, “Explore, Enjoy and Save with the Jewels of the Emerald Coast.”

Although “save-cations” are a great concept in today’s economy, lately I have been dreaming of taking a trip overseas to explore other cultures and treasures of our world. My bucket list has recently become a barrel list, am I counting on my recent “save-cations” to add up to a chance to take advantage of a trip-of-a-lifetime.

Last month’s feature article, “Healthy Escapes,” got the larger family of Natural Awakenings publishers inspired to investigate more travel and retreat opportunities, which led to our joining together and aligning with a travel group to promote our own Natural Awakenings trips-of-a-lifetime. The first scheduled adventures this fall are two visits to China and Peru, each a 10-day journey specially designed to ignite the imagination and encourage a fresh understanding of our connection with others. Read more about our new trips on page 9 and consider clearing your calendar to join us! Our intent is to bring you conscious travel and retreat opportunities each month.

Another first for us this month is the launch of our first Natural Awakenings branded product: “detoxified iodine.” John Voell, co-founder of this magazine, has long been a proponent of this supplement. “I started taking the drops years ago, when my thyroid levels were out of whack, and they are now in the ideal range.

So I’m a fan!” To read more about this product, turn to page 3. To purchase, shop online at NAwebstore.com.

Speaking of our family of publishers, I want to mention that our sister Baldwin County Natural Awakenings publisher, Meredith Montgomery, is selling her franchise. Both of our publications were the offsprings of Melanie Rankin’s highly admired, talented works and five years of love and dedication. Meredith has only enhanced the long-loved publication with her very personal love and connection to the industry and has utilized her special talents to offer our family of publishers delightful national articles. I hope that we’ll soon welcome a new Natural Awakenings publisher to our family. Could it be you or someone you know? Please help us spread the word. Thank you!

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Pilates by the Sea Expands to New Summer Seminars with Dr. Michael Ulm ll Light Ministries is hosting founder Dr. Michael Ulm and his Facility

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seminar series from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 23 through 29, at the Crystal Cottage, in Panama City. Ulm has a diverse background in the healing arts and sciences, including a broad knowledge of naturopathic and homeopathic medicine, medical intuition and energetic healing.

Ulm and Rev. Dell Cates will conduct Seminar I: Blueprints to Your Transcendent Self. It is all about how to apply what is learned at All Light Ministries for one’s self and then for others. The seminar presents many healing tools and exercises, including one that teaches each participant, as a healer, how to break energy with a person or event quickly and easily.

Concepts presented come from Dr. David Hawkins’ body of work on emotional fear and healing levels of truth, echoed by examples in the Abraham material. Ordination is awarded in Seminar II through All Light Ministries International. If ordination is not a priority for the student, a certificate of completion will be issued.

Location: 7738 Hwy. 2301. For more information, call 941-932-3673 or visit AllLightMinistries.com.

Boo’s Charity 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run

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5K race to benefit Christ’s Starfish Foundation will be held at 7:30 a.m., July 28, on Navarre Beach, behind Juana’s. A fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. Packet pick-up is between 4 and 7 p.m., July 27 at Juana’s and from 6 to 7 a.m. onsite on race day. The top 25 finishers will receive awards and all participants receive a ribbon.

The registrations received by July 4 receive a tank top. Fruit and water will be available at the finish line. A post-race Party at Juana’s includes free draft beer, soft drinks and breakfast buffet for runners, with bloody Mary and mimosa drink specials.

Christ’s Starfish Foundation works with children confined to local children’s hospitals by providing assistance to them through child life specialists.

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ilates by the sea is celebrating its eighth year in business by expanding to a new location. The new facility in the Waterside Business Center, in Santa Rosa Beach, will be adding a Pilates’ circuit training class along with a Barre class to its already existing classes. The new program can offer classes for the extremely fit to those with chronic conditions.

“We are so excited that we have officially outgrown our space! Our goal is to share our passion of Pilates and all the benefits that one can experience, and now we have even more space to do it,” says Laurie Beck, owner.

Location: 2441 US Highway 98, Santa Rosa Beach. For more information call 850-622-2020 or view LaurieBeck. com/pilates/.

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t. Walton’s newest event, benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Bay County and sponsored

by B2R Racing, will premier with an early morning 5K Run/Walk at 7:30 a.m., July 7, at Fort Walton Beach Landing. A fun run begins at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.

Packet pick-up and late registration are available at Run With It from 4 to 6 p.m., July 6 and from 6:30 to 7 p.m. race day. The first 150 registrants receive T-shirts. Music and refreshments are planned and an awards ceremony will be held after the race.

Habitat for Humanity of Bay County, founded in 1991, is part of a grassroots organization that focuses on eliminating poverty and building decent affordable houses for people in need.

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newsbriefs Florida Naturopathic Physicians Battle for Licensing

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esidents and naturopathic physicians in Florida that support the passage of legislation allowing naturopathic physicians to practice in the state of Florida are calling for support from the public. Even though naturopathic doctors have held licenses to practice medicine in Florida since the 1920s, the state has stopped issuing new licenses for several years by choosing not to maintain an acting board to grant them.

The Florida Naturopathic Physician Association (FNPA) is working to pass legislation that will allow qualified naturopathic physicians to practice primary healthcare in the state of Florida.

Adam Tice, ND, president of the FNPA states, “The FNPA continues to work toward ensuring all residents of Florida have the option to choose a naturopathic physician for their primary/family healthcare.”

The FNPA is asking for support via public contact with Florida legislators. “Advocacy is an important way citizens of Florida let their legislators know what is important to them. Every voice counts,” says Dawn Dalili, ND, of Bluewater Natural Health, in Niceville.

new sunscreen line containing only FDA-approved active ingredients, all derived from natural sources, Sunology All-Natural Sun Protection, from McNabb Nutraceuticals, LLC, is now available with a water-free, concentrated formula. Packing vitamins, antioxidants and an SPF 50 rating, Sunology provides a chemical-free alternative to manmade chemical sunscreen products.

Sunology lotions and crèmes for the face and body have been created to be gentle for even children’s sensitive skin, with a sunscreen sport stick for on-the-go protection. An exclusive formula helps prevent the development of free radicals, which may result from the absorption of manmade active sunscreen chemicals into the skin. Free radicals put individuals at risk for accelerated skin aging and developing various forms of other skin disorders.

In contrast to almost every other “chemical” sunscreen, Sunology is a “physical” sunscreen, using Vita Oleféra natural FSG complex, with vitamins A, C and E, and natural moisturizers and emollients. Proprietary UV MicroReflexion technology reduces free radical formation, degradation of DNA, degradation of collagen and premature aging of the skin.

Sunology has been named the official sunscreen product of the Ladies Professional Golf Association.

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he Florida Department of Environmental Protection has compiled a list of Florida public coastal access points and put them online at Tinyurl.com/flabeachaccess. The interactive website helps users locate beach access points and includes a comprehensive list of amenities at each point, along with directions. Divided into three regions: Panhandle, Atlantic Coast and Southwest Florida Coast, each section gives an overview of the region, with a list of state parks, aquatic preserves, coastal cities, rivers, paddling trails and other points of interest.

Melanie Angelis Offers Nutrition Response Testing

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elanie Angelis, BS Ed, MCAM, and owner of The Grecian Garden, in Gulf Breeze, recently completed training in Nutrition Response Testing (NRT), which teaches a noninvasive method to identify types of stress in the body.

“Whether the problem is an immune challenge, chemical or heavy metal toxicity, or even a scar, NRT allows for healing through exact dosing of whole food supplements, herbs, homeopathies and other naturopathic techniques,” says Angelis. “I am excited about offering this method in upcoming classes.”

Contact Angelis at 850-916-7060 or visit TheGrecianGarden.com.

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he Avalon Effect founder, internationally renowned wellness educator and Registered Nurse, Tinka Smith, will speak from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 7, at Quality Inn Bayside, in Fort Walton Beach, about how Avalon LED light therapy can support pain relief, stress reduction and facilitating the body’s own powerful healing processes.

Smith will explain why she designed the Avalon Light Therapy units with specific frequencies, and what happens in the body when these frequencies are delivered via pulsed light.

Chicago-area Cost: free. Location: 322 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SE, FWB. For more information or to Couple Wins register, call Deb Daniels, 850-424-8261 or email Deb@avalonlightkeepers.com.

Natural Awakenings Costa Rica Contest Awakening Journeys Debuts Eandlizabeth S o b o l Travel Adventures of her husband, Ron- Self-Discovery nie, won a week-long stay at the Farm of Life (Finca de Vida) natural healing and wellness center, in Costa Rica, in a national sweepstakes sponsored by the facility and Natural Awakenings. The four-month contest, conducted through local Natural Awakenings magazines and NaturalAwakeningsMag.com, drew nearly 3,500 entries.

The Sobols will enjoy shared accommodations, nightly dinners, and the use of the communal kitchen and the farm’s fruits and vegetables to prepare their own breakfasts and lunches. They will also experience health coaching, yoga sessions, two waterfall hikes, a beach excursion, a permaculture farm tour and a tour of Manuel Antonio National Park.

The winning couple, avid readers of the Natural Awakenings Chicago North & North Shore edition, plan to stay at the healthful retreat in August.

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raveling to new destinations and learning about different cultures ignites the imagination and engages the senses in exotic ways, encouraging a fresh understanding of our place in the world and our connection with others. With the recent creation of Awakening Journeys, friends and readers of Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida can enjoy several opportunities for self-discovery and adventure, beginning in fall 2012.

Travel excursions to Peru and China, offered in a special 10-day tour format, will be the first destinations available. Sheryl Miller, a traveler from St. Petersburg, Florida, who recently toured China says, “This is a fabulous journey—an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. China will fill up your senses and expand your heart.” Likewise, visitors to Peru’s many historic sites, such as Machu Picchu and the Inca ruins surrounding Lake Titicaca, speak of remarkable vistas and extraordinary memories.

Travelers with Awakening Journeys will find themselves immersed in the varied cultures and traditions of each destination country. These one-of-a-kind trips are intended to inspire and enrich participants through purposeful travel, camaraderie and diverse activities.

Local group rates are available, and local nonprofit organizations can participate and use the trip as a fundraiser. For groups and local fundraisers contact Daralyn Chase, 850-279-4102 or publisher@NWFNaturally.com for details. For more information and trip itineraries or to register for an Awakening Journey, visit AwakeningJourneys.net. See ad, page 5. natural awakenings

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healthbriefs

Wondrous Watermelon

O The Lowdown on Low Iron L ow levels of iron in the blood not only cause fatigue, but also may be linked to more serious health risks, including dangerous blood clots. Iron deficiency is widespread, and thought to affect at least 1 billion people worldwide, mostly women.

Alleviating such deficiencies is a preventive measure.

Source: Imperial College, London

Family is not an important thing, it’s everything. ~Michael J. Fox

n a hot summer day, a cool, juicy slice of watermelon offers enticing refreshment. The treat offers surprising health benefits, too—it may help keep weight off and arteries clear, according to a recent study involving mice with high cholesterol by University of Kentucky researchers.

One group sipped watermelon juice; the control group, water. After eight weeks, the mice that imbibed the juice had a lower body weight due to a decrease in fat mass; lean muscle mass was unaffected.

These same mice also experienced reduced atherosclerotic lesions—associated with hardening of the arteries—and lower concentrations of cholesterol in their blood.

“This pilot study has found… interesting health benefits in the mouse model of atherosclerosis,” says lead investigator Dr. Sibu Saha, a cardiothoracic surgeon.

“Our ultimate goal is to identify bioactive compounds that would improve human health.”

Cancer Prevention in a Spice

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his year, an estimated 52,610 people (38,380 men and 14,230 women) will develop cancer in the head and neck, leading to an estimated 11,500 deaths (or just under 22 percent), according to statistics adapted from the American Cancer Society’s publication, Cancer Facts & Figures 2012. New hope may lie in an ancient spice.

A pilot study conducted at the University of California-Los Angeles Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has shown that eating curcumin, the main component in the spice turmeric, works to suppress a cell-signaling pathway that spurs the growth of malignancies in the head and neck. Further, curcumin reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines (naturally occurring regulatory proteins) within saliva.

Turmeric is widely used in South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking (curry, for example), and has been long valued for its anti-inflammatory properties. In India, women have used it for centuries as an anti-aging agent rubbed into the skin, as a poultice to promote wound healing and as a treatment for menstrual cramps.

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hy is it important to choose natural sugars instead of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)? Dr. Vanessa Bundy, a pediatric resident at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University, remarks, “Fructose is metabolized differently than other sugars and has some byproducts [that are] believed to be bad for us.”

Children and adolescents that consume many foods containing pure fructose, such as sodas and energy drinks, kids’ cereals and sugary snacks, are at special risk. The researchers’ analysis of 559 adolescents, ages 14 to 18, correlated high-fructose diets with higher blood pressure, fasting glucose levels, insulin resistance and inflammatory factors that contribute to heart and vascular disease. Heavy consumers of the mega-sweetener also tended to have lower levels of cardiovascular protectors such as HDL (good) cholesterol and adiponectin, a protein hormone that regulates the body’s metabolism of lipids (fats and oils) and glucose (a simple sugar and universal source of energy).

Bundy explains, “The overall amount of fructose that is in HFCS is not much different than the amount in table sugar, but it’s believed there’s something in the syrup processing that plays a role in [producing] the bad byproducts of metabolism.”

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ow consumers have another convincing argument to add more fiber to their diet. According to a National Cancer Institute study at the National Institutes of Health, which followed patients over a nine-year period, scientists associated the intake of fiber (about 30 grams per day) with a reduced risk of death from any cause, including cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases.

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Perfect Pools

News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Practical Options for Chlorine-Free Swimming Swimming in an ocean, river or lake dramatically differs from manmade pools in obvious ways, but also one that water lovers may not dwell on. In the typical, chlorine-laced environment of most public and private pools, major emphasis is placed on killing germs quickly and cheaply; possible side effects to skin, hair and lungs from exposure to a toxic chemical are assumed. Nevertheless, safe and refreshing options are available.

Saltwater pools use sodium chloride in a naturally occurring cycle to keep it clean. Chlorine is present as a byproduct of the off-gassing of the salt, but much less so than in a conventionally chlorinated pool.

An ionizer not only keeps water sanitized, it makes the water feel silky smooth to the touch, using copper and sometimes silver ions to maintain cleanliness. No salt and little or no chlorine are used.

An oxidation system is a chemical-free way to keep pools disinfected using ultraviolet light or electricity; it requires a generator.

Production of ultrasonic waves pulsed through the water are the key to sonic cleaning; such a device destroys algae at a cellular level.

Creating a totally natural ecosystem pool employs plants to form a breathable bottom more akin to a lake. MotherEarthNews.com (which offers building instructions) notes, “It can be constructed for as little as $2,000 if you do it yourself, while conventional pools can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Natural swimming pools require no harmful chemicals, are fairly low-tech and once established, call for only a modicum of management. You won’t have to drain the pool each autumn.

Except for topping it off now and then, you’ll fill the pool only once.”

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Storm Clouds

Data Centers Leave Bigfoot Carbon Footprints Giant data centers, known as “clouds,” that store and transmit data, photos, emails, songs and streaming videos every day, have become one of the fastest-growing consumers of worldwide electricity. Now, a Greenpeace International report details the truth about how much coal is burned to operate and maintain this virtual, online cloud of electronic data transmission worldwide.

Every day, tons of asthma-inducing, climate-destroying coal pollution is emitted into the air just to keep the Internet going. The good news is that tech industry leaders such as Facebook and Google are starting to quit the coal habit; Apple’s new North Carolina data center will run in part on renewable, biogas-powered fuel cells and a large array of solar panels.

A Greenpeace initiative is working to persuade Microsoft, Amazon and others to likewise disassociate their brands from the specter of poisoned air currently damaging the climate.

Take action at Tinyurl.com/dirtycloud.

Senior Trips

Greycations Rock with the Whole Family The U.S. Travel Industry Association estimates that more than 5 million family vacations a year in the United States now encompass three generations, with grandparents often footing the bill. Multi-generational travel is a hot trend, having increased from 22 to 32 percent in the last five years, with the phenomenon expected to grow as the U.S. population ages.

Travel companies, hotels and theme parks have taken notice and are eager to cater to the trend. Cruise lines are especially active in marketing fixed-price packages that include activities for all ages, meals and group discounts. All-inclusive resorts and vacation rental agents are also on board, offering plans to accommodate all budgets.

Source: Orlando Sun-Sentinel

Earth Quaking

Vermont Says, ‘Don’t Frack on Me’ Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, the controversial practice used to extract natural gas from the ground by injecting water, sand and chemicals deep into the Earth to crack shale rock, which frees oil and gas.

Proponents claim that fracking is producing energy and jobs, but critics fear the chemicals are seeping into the groundwater. The process is also suspected of causing mild earthquakes.

“This is a big deal,” says Governor Peter Shumlin. “This will ensure that we do not inject chemicals into groundwater in a desperate pursuit for energy.”

Petition your legislators to ban fracking in your state and around the country at Tinyurl.com/banthefracking.

Source: CNN

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Sweet Survival

Bees & Superbees Update While bee colonies die off around the world, pesticide chemical companies continue to protect their businesses by lobbying against bans on neonicotinoids, a group of nicotine-based toxins designed to paralyze insects by attacking their nervous systems. And that, claim critics, includes honeybees.

Mounting authoritative research undermines the pesticide industry’s long-repeated arguments that bees are not being harmed, and increases pressure on U.S. and UK authorities to follow other countries in banning the suspect chemicals, blamed for the “colony collapse disorder” that has been decimating bee populations.

The current double-whammy for honeybees is an Asian mite, the varroa, which feeds on honeybee young and adults and spreads viruses. To fight the pest, commercial beekeepers have turned to heavy feeding and medication to try to keep hives alive.

Now, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s honeybee lab, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that have studied for the last decade why some hives had low mite levels, have determined that the bees in those colonies were able to detect mites hiding in sealed cells and feeding on developing young. The researchers’ goal is to breed a queen that will pass on to her colony the traits of resistance to pests and disease, gentleness, productivity and winter hardiness, thus creating a superbee. The project is ongoing.

Source: Environmental Health News

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White Roofs Cool Local & Global Warming Some things are easy. A new study from researchers at NASA and New York’s Columbia University has concluded that painting a city’s roofs white or another light color could reduce the local ambient temperature by 5 percent or more during hot summer months. This negates the phenomenon scientists refer to as the “urban heat island effect”, in which the dark jungles of asphalt, metal and concrete turn cities into heat reservoirs, soaking up the warmth of the sun instead of reflecting solar radiation back into the atmosphere.

In New York City, it was discovered that a white-surfaced roof was 43 percent cooler than its black counterpart. The city passed a law in 2007 to reduce its greenhouse emissions by 30 percent by 2030; increasing the city’s albedo (the amount of reflected solar radiation) by brightening its surfaces is one of the quickest, cheapest and most effective ways to achieve significant reductions.

After announcing a plan to alter roofs atop the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal buildings in the summer of 2010, Energy Secretary Steven Chu said, “Cool roofs are one of the quickest and lowest-cost ways we can reduce our global carbon emissions and begin the hard work of slowing climate change.”

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Cities Growing Like Weeds Worldwide Expanding cities around the globe, especially in fast-growing countries like China, India and Brazil, are putting the world under increasing environmental stress, according to experts at a climate conference, Planet Under Pressure, in London, reports Reuters. The additional 1.5 million square kilometers of space they expect to be occupied by 2030 will mean growing greenhouse gas emissions and resource demand. The United Nations foresees global population rising from 7 billion to 9 billion people by 2050, adding roughly a million people each week.

Farsighted urban planners want to improve how cities are planned, developed and run. “Everything being brought into the city from outside—food, water, products and energy— needs to be sourced sustainably,” observes Sybil Seitzinger, executive director of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Program at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Utility meters and sensors that monitor power generation network capacities and electricity supply and demand can help conserve energy. Builders can also target more efficient land use, better building standards and policies to promote public transportation instead of vehicle use. More urban areas need to follow the example of cities like Vancouver, in Canada, which obtains 90 percent of its energy from renewable sources such as wind, solar and tidal energies, and has developed a 100-year sustainability plan.

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The workshop will comprise technical presentations by leading industry experts from all sectors and participants will take part in an exchange of innovative ideas, leading edge concepts, new technologies, ongoing research and demonstration projects and policy updates that will shape the future of sustainable energy.

“Sustainable Energy 2012 provides a unique opportunity for collaboration and networking with other industry peers in the public, private, and academic sectors with an interest in energy and sustainability,” says Dave Robau, the executive director of Gulf Coast Energy Network.

Participants will have the opportunity to broaden and update their knowledge in workshops that feature discussions of the latest advancements and technologies to generate and distribute power to meet the demands of the nation; advanced transportation, alternative fuels and bioenergy; and an economic outlook on the construction industry and the latest advancements in building technologies and construction methods.

The exhibitor showcase area will feature the latest developments in energy technologies, resource-efficient products and service providers, highlighting a number of leading companies with expertise in more than 14 areas of energy and sustainability.

“Sustainable Energy 2012 sponsorship is an excellent way for company owners to showcase their organization and establish contacts with their industry peers. It is a powerful way to communicate your message to the attendees,” explains Anna Covington, communications coordinator of Gulf Coast Energy Network.”

Participation is expected by energy managers, researchers, engineers, scientists, facility auditors, HERS (Home Energy Rating System) raters, architects, consultants, builders, developers, policy makers, elected officials, home and business owners, finance providers, venture capitalists and investors, the general public and students in related disciplines.

Location: 600 S. Palafox St. Early registration (online) discounted before July 6 at GulfCoastEnergyNetwork.org. Exhibitors call Anna Covington at 850-855-9850, email AnnaC@gulfcoastenergynetwork.org or visit GulfCoastEnergyNetwork.org.

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Avalon Light Keepers Lighting Up the Gulf Coast

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eb and Don Daniels, along with partners Arlene and Warner Carmichael, are owners of Avalon Light Keepers and part of a new breed of light healers. They are passionate about using light emitting diode (LED) therapy to promote wellness. This non-invasive treatment produces specific wavelengths of light and sound, pulsed at research-proven frequencies and applied to the skin for multiple therapeutic benefits. The couples are excited about offering light therapy here on the Emerald Coast.

After a demonstration, Don could see the connection between infrared, blue and red lights and how the body produces nitric oxide to increase energy and circulation, which often reduces pain. The fact that people felt relaxed after their session didn’t go unnoticed by Don, who has degrees in both psychology and educational technology. The Avalon system met both those interests and he knew right away he wanted to pursue the LED technology.

“I have always had an interest in new ways to heal the body. I think we need to move to 21st-century healing,” says Don. As a longtime practitioner of meditation, Don is also interested in stress reduction. “It comes down to the mind and body connection and how we help the body get into a position to heal itself,” says Don. “Light and sound therapy just clicked for me.”

Arlene, a previous owner of the Golden Almond Heath Food Store, in Fort Walton Beach, sees mo-

dalities like the LED system as the future of medicine. “The basis of many common ailments is inflammation, impaired circulation and stress. The LED program addressed all three,” says Arlene.

“People are interested in different ways to take care of their own body.”

The Daniels and Carmichaels found a mutual interest in the LED technology and made a commitment to bring the system to the Gulf Coast. Forming the Avalon Light Keepers company in January 2012, they are now helping people understand and experience the LED technology through group and individual light therapy presentations.

“I enjoy answering questions on how light and sound therapy work,” says Don. Arlene likes to focus more on the tender side. “People are in pain, and are frustrated with their efforts to get well. They deserve to be listened to and to be encouraged to find ways to decrease their pain and just feel better,” she states.

Deb agrees. “The lights give you relief, relaxation and rejuvenation. People are often surprised at how they feel after the sessions and even the next day.”

Bringing the benefits of the Avalon light and sound therapy to others, which include increased circulation, pain control, stress reduction and an increase

in overall wellness, is the driving force behind the efforts of the Avalon team.

Don explains how it works. “Because we’re surrounded by light, it’s easy to take it for granted. Light streams photons—tiny packets of energy—to our bodies with a number of beneficial effects, such as restoring balance to the system. Light therapy causes biological effects because different wavelengths are absorbed by specific proteins in the cells and muscle walls.”

The list of institutions that have conducted clinical studies on the effectiveness of LED light therapy is impressive, and includes the National Cancer Institute and the Mayo Clinic. “This is not a new concept,” says Warner. “Light therapy has been in use by the medical profession for more than 20 years to reduce pain and increase circulation, and there are volumes of scientific studies available on light therapy. This is a wellresearched modality.”

LED light therapy is being used by many practitioners, including acupuncturists, dentists, estheticians, pet owners, massage therapists, physical therapists, osteopaths and medical doctors. The Avalon Light Keepers are now taking this cutting-edge therapy straight to the public. Consumers can use the equipment safely at home or at the Golden Almond health food store (339 Racetrack Road NW, FWB), where the team conduct sessions. In addition, to allow the public to try the Avalon LED therapy, the couples offers a complimentary introduction session twice a month in the evening at another Fort Walton Beach location.

Says Deb, “Once they experience the effects, they often want to repeat them. Aside from the pleasant feeling, the healing effects are what bring people back to rent the equipment or purchase a system for themselves. They want to light up their own lives.”

For more information or a complimentary session, call 850-424-8261 or visit AvalonLightKeepers.com.

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Explore, Enjoy and Save with the Jewels of the Emerald Coast

by Jude Forsyth

Many Gulf Coast residents are choosing to take a “save-cation” holiday this year, without adding the hefty price of gas, airfare or luxury accommodations. NWF Natural Awakenings readers were asked to share their own experiences at local destinations that allow guests to explore and enjoy the Emerald Coast area without emptying their bank accounts.

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haralee Hoelscher, owner of Biodynamic Space, in Pensacola, likes to put her feet on the ground for recreation. “One of my favorite refuges for walking is the Naval Live Oaks area. Just being in the quiet unfolding of the natural world can help one re-center and find inner peace.”

Hoelscher’s idea is a popular one, and state parks are a great place for a save-cation. Ponce De Leon Springs State Park offers a splendid getaway to swim in the spring and enjoy a picnic. A new list of 50 fun things to do in Florida state parks (four are in Northwest Florida) can be found online at FloridaStateParks.org/getalittleparkonya.

Readers also recommended higher energy, mini-vacations for family fun. “An outing to watch Pensacola’s Blue Wahoos baseball team play is always fun. The park is brandnew and a ticket is only $10,” recommends Dan McAuliffe, of Fort Walton Beach, who also enjoys trips to Bellingrath Gardens, in nearby Theodore, Alabama.

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Kayaks, Canoes and Paddle Boards

Sheri Whitman, from Crestview, says, “One of my favorite pursuits is paddling up local rivers in a kayak. Slipping quietly across the water, you feel one with nature. I like to pull up on a sandbar and take a dip in the shallow water to cool off from the heat of the summer sun or just rest and eat a snack.”

Debbie Gray, owner of Econfina, a Panama City company that offers kayak and canoe rentals, agrees, “We have crystalclear water and sandy-bottomed springs for folks to enjoy the day swimming, snorkeling, picnicking and canoeing along Florida’s most beautiful canoe trail.” Econfina is a family-owned business that likes to help families and others explore the area’s many rivers and creeks. They provide a shuttle service for people with their own vessels or a pick-up at the end of the trip.

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paddle. “It is a lot easier than most would think and a lot of fun, while also great exercise,” says Tiffany Clemons, with BOTE Boards. They offer newcomers a chance to try stand up paddle boarding for free at their Gulf Breeze location. BOTE Boards will host the inaugural Paddle at the Porch race, August 18, in Destin, featuring a three-mile recreational race and a six-mile elite race, awards, food and fun.

Beach Jewels

With so many local cities that have names ending in beach, there is no denying that many visitors and residents simply enjoy the blue-green water and white sands of the Gulf Coast seashore. To get away from housework and yard work, a successful staycation needs a great place to stay, but the savecation needs that place to provide discounted services.

Portofino Island Resort is in a unique position to offer the only lodging located on the Gulf of Mexico, the Santa Rosa Sound and the Gulf Islands National Seashore. An array of complimentary and discounted amenities makes Portofino Island Resort a great vacation value. Families will enjoy the High Tide Kid’s Club, with supervised children’s programs and other family-friendly activities, while couples and other guests will revel in just-for-you, in-suite spa and dining services.

“Portofino is the perfect getaway for the save-cation guest. You can enjoy everything our full-service resort offers, along with amazing complimentary amenities like free beach chairs, umbrella setup and a daily round of golf,” says Lorraine Christen, director of marketing.

Linda Long, a Mary Esther resident, shares her experience. “Some friends think I’m crazy to go less than an hour from my house to enjoy a few days of vacation. But why drive a long way when Pensacola Beach is close and has the cool, white sand, water and fun things to do?”

Not everyone prefers a popular beach with all the people and buzz. Navarre residents Maggie Roberts and Candace Fowler like quieter beaches. Roberts prefers Opal Beach, part of the Santa Rosa Gulf Island National Seashore, a haven for numerous endangered shorebird species and a reclusive getaway. “Most of the time, we find that we are the only ones on the beach, especially during the week. On clear days, the expansive view is breathtaking; we can see the buildings of Navarre Beach at one end and Portofino, on Pensacola Beach, at the other,” says Roberts.

Fowler likes the Navarre Best Western Hotel for a getaway. “It’s a good price, the pool overlooks the sound and their new pavilion is a great place for me to practice my Tai chi,” she explains. “Then, when I want the Gulf experience, I enjoy the beaches across the bridge; there isn’t as much commercialism.” Close to the Best Western is Navarre Watersports. Visitors can rent pontoons, wave runners and even enjoy a helicopter ride. A water slide and children’s play area make the site a place for fun in the sun. Owner Kirk Bergerson comments, “Navarre Beach’s time has arrived as a fun destination for locals and visitors who don’t want the traditional beach hype. It is so much less crowded here, and think the people are friendlier.” In that same block is the new Stinky’s Fish Camp. Kris Wambach keeps a close eye on his kitchen. “We offer fresh local seafood and vegetables and made-from-scratch items,” Wambach says proudly.

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Spa Days and Shopping Ways

Another popular destination for residents and in-theknow visitors might be off tourists’ radar. “The best thing about staying closer to home for my vacation is that I am not wasting my time traveling. Also, I love to shop,” says Allison Velez, owner of Navarre Family Counseling. “When I do go on a vacation far away, I can never shop too much, because I can’t take it all back on the plane. I enjoy a mini-vacation because know I can take my time shopping and take it all home.”

Fort Walton Beach offers a flea market and antique district on Eglin Parkway, close to the Miracle Strip, where visitors may choose from among the many shops along that corridor. Roger Knight owns the FWB Flea Market, one of the largest, and recently opened a 4,000-squarefoot annex that offers many more items, including furniture. While the market boasts 14,000 square feet of treasure, visitors often comment that it is much larger inside than it appears from the street. The store is much more than a flea market, it has a distinct flavor of time bygone with eclectic items and nostalgic music. He explains, “I feel it is the best place for treasure hunting. I handpick the music, because I feel that people should relax and feel happy as they stroll through the booths to shop.”

Readers have different ideas about relaxing, and some prefer a day at a favorite spa as a substitute for an expensive vacation. Mary O’Conner, owner of Making Waves Salon and Spa, in Harvest Village, Navarre, sees a variety of clients.

“Many people feel good about rewarding themselves if they are not taking a regular vacation. Every summer, we help Emerald Coast visitors and residents relax with a massage or facial,” says O’Conner. “But our salon gals like the new summer haircuts and gel nails, too.”

At little further out of town, the town of Atmore is host to the WindCreek Escape Spa. This spot is popular not only for the many services the spa has to offer, including group fitness and culinary classes, but also for the lavish private floor in the adjacent casino and its beautiful pool and grounds.

The Love of Learning

Both visitors and residents that enjoy visiting educational and historical sites have many choices. “I suggest a history visit to Fort Pickens, on the western end of Pensacola Beach,” says Long. For those interested in aviation or military exhibits, McAuliffe recommends the Naval Aviation Museum, located at NAS Pensacola, or the Armament Museum and Air Park, just outside Eglin AFB. For the science-minded, there is something new for the public in Walton County—the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center, in Freeport. Natural Awakenings reader and Mary Esther resident Shirley Newburn notes, “The center at one time was for research only and would open the center for local schools, but not for the general public. Recently, the center was opened to the public and now has guest speakers and educators.”

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it least 70 percent of processed foods in isupermarkets contain genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, mainly from corn, soy, canola, sugar beets and cottonseed oil. Yet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not require GMO food labeling, despite overwhelming consumer support for their “right to know.”

Genetic engineering goes beyond traditional plant breeding because it allows scientists to cross species barriers and insert a gene from one organism into another that would not normally occur. Examples include inserting bacterial DNA into a plant to effect traits such as pest or herbicide resistance.

Plant Pathologist and Purdue University Professor Emeritus Don Huber, Ph.D., speaks out internationally about the risky business of biotechnology.

We are told we need GMOs to “feed the world,” but will GMOs provide affordable food for the masses, as Monsanto ads tell us?

There is nothing in the GMO process that has added any new yield potential to any crop. All of the yield increases achieved in the past 15 years have been through traditional breeding programs.

When Professor Karen McAfee, an economist at Yale University, analyzed the GMO claim, she found that the only entity that benefited was the biotechnology industry (Geoforum report). Nutritional quality has suffered, food safety has been compromised by the toxic entities involved in the genetic engineering process and farmers’ production costs have increased significantly, while quality and harvested yield potential have decreased. What we see in practice are failed promises.

What is the risk and potential harm to people and the planet due to GMOs? There are two serious risk factors involved in current genetically engineered plants. The first is an increase in plant, animal and human diseases plus pests associated with GMO crops, reported 20

by sources as diverse as the European Journal of Agronomy, Earth Open Source and the University of Leipzig, in Germany. The second is abusive use of the chemical products that the herbicide-tolerant GMOs have been developed to tolerate; supporting studies include research published in the European Journal of Agronomy and the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation’s Forum.

For example, glyphosate in many weed killer formulations is used excessively both on Roundup-ready crops and as a single chemical for general weed control. This has resulted in super weeds, super pathogens, compromised natural biological controls and devastated components of the soil biology responsible for nutrient availability and function.

Recent research from institutions around the world, including the UK’s King’s College and Leipzig University, is now showing a link between GMO crops and/or the products they produce or tolerate and increased incidence of mutations, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, allergies, birth defects, cancer, reproductive failure and other health effects. It is a heavy price for society to pay for a massive experiment.

Scientists also are seeing hazardous levels of some of the products excessively used to grow GMO crops accumulating in the Earth’s soil, water and air. The biodegrading process of those substances often takes much longer than anticipated, and damage to non-target crops, plants and organisms is becoming a serious concern (Plant and Soil and Geoderma).

Scientists also are finding that such ‘foreign’ genes in the environment are quite promiscuous and can persist, perhaps indefinitely, in soil, intestinal or plant environments with unknown health consequences (Reproductive Toxicology, Aquaculture Research and Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry).

Several countries have banned importing crops grown in any field where one of five corn hybrids were previous-

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ly grown, for instance, because soil microbes have picked up the GMO genes from decomposing plant residues and can transmit the genes to future crops— resulting in the toxic product possibly being present in the later crop. No one knows how to remove the GMO foreign genes once they are introduced.

Looking to the future, should we be concerned by chemical companies’ lobbying for approval of the next leap in GMOs, to 2,4-D resistant crops?

Like glyphosate tolerance, 2,4-D resistance is based on flawed science and a failure to understand that agriculture is the management of a delicately interrelated ecological system, comprised of the plant and its various environments (biological, chemical and physical), rather than the selection of ‘silver bullets’. Adding 2,4-D tolerance introduces another foreign and potentially toxic protein in the plant and an additional toxic chemical applied directly to food and animal feed. Food safety, nutritional quality and potential yield will all be compromised in the process.

Do you see any benefits from this technology?

The GMO technology could be a powerful tool when we gain enough understanding to use it properly and effectively. We are a long way from gaining that essential understanding. The current rush to commercialize it and widespread implementation of the associated hazardous and ineffective products currently on the market may well be a major deterrent to future use of the technology when it is properly understood.

What can people do to avoid GMOs and protect their health?

Buy organic foods, preferably from known local growers, and stay alert to the issue to take needed grassroots actions. Future historians may well remark not about how many pounds of pesticide we did or didn’t apply, but how willing we were to sacrifice our children and jeopardize future generations for the massive flawed experiment of genetic engineering only to benefit the bottom line of a commercial enterprise.

Petition the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today to require labeling of GMO foods at JustLabelIt.org.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth,” is a registered dietitian and awardwinning writer and radio host at kopn. org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail. com). Hear her interview with Don Huber at Tinyurl.com/foodsleuth.00

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850-438-8739 crazyfarmerspensacola@yahoo.com As your local farmers market, we grow organically and hydroponically in a sustainable and responsible method. Available currently: Tomatoes, Swiss chard, basil, mint, bok choy, cabbage, mustards, collards, honey, eggs & homemade bread.

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Tasty Ways to Savor Summer Grilled Black Bean Quinoa Patty

These flavorful patties are a hearty and complete source of protein, a popular, plant-based option for traditional burgers.

Ground flaxseed mixed with water works to bind the ingredients together in place of eggs. When grilling, be careful to flip them gently, so that patties stay together; they’re equally delicious cooked in a skillet on the stove. Serve on a wholegrain pita and load on the toppings. For a gluten-free alternative, use ground tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs.

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING Backyard & Picnic Party Foods

by Renée Loux

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ummer is the high season for outdoor gatherings to celebrate warm weather and make the most of evening’s lingering natural light. When it comes to outdoor entertaining, simple is generally better. Backyard cookouts and picnic takeouts call for tasty fare, light foods and nothing too fancy or fussy.

In most parts of the country, summer brings a bounty of just-picked produce, and the fresher it is, the fewer the steps required to make delicious dishes. By keeping just a few staples on hand—cold-pressed olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh herbs and lemons, a good sea salt and freshly ground pepper— the cook will always be prepared to put together a delectable, trouble-free spread. Options run from grilled goodies to marinated and tossed salads that give the hosts time to enjoy their company.

Complete the treat by serving skewers of fresh, ripe, cut fruit for dessert—an easy, healthy and welcome alternative to rich and complicated or store-bought sweets.

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lights and use natural wax votive candles placed in empty jam and jelly jars to protect them from the wind. To ward off mosquitoes and generally keep bugs at bay, encircle the patio, deck or park picnic area with citronella candles or incense. Fire pits always make an outdoor gathering feel more special. A mesmerizing center of attention, they also warm up the evening as the temperature drops.

To keep serving and cleanup easy, use eco-friendly disposables. Look for plates made from recycled content or bagasse (derived from sugar cane fiber), cutlery sourced from biodegradable, plant-based plastic and recycledpaper napkins. Give guests instant access to a nearby compost bin, garbage can and recycling bin, or designated carry-away bags.

Happy summering!

Renée Loux is an organic chef, restaurateur, green expert and media personality. Her books include Easy Green Living and The Balanced Plate. Visit ReneeLoux.com.

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Yields 6 to 8 burgers 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed, drained and spread out to dry for 20 minutes; divide into two equal parts 2 Tbsp Vegenaise 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp garlic powder ¼ to ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional) 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed, mixed with 3 Tbsp water ½ cup cooked quinoa ½ cup breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips, as needed 1 /3 cup finely chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped cilantro Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Toppers Salsa Avocado slices Lettuce Sliced red onion Pickles 1. Drain and rinse black beans in a colander. Shake and let stand for a few minutes for excess liquid to drain. Spread out on a clean, dry towel; blot dry with another clear, dry towel; and let stand to dry for 20 minutes. This can also be done in the oven—spread on a cookie sheet and dry at 300° F for 15 minutes.

2. In a food processor, place half of the beans, Vegenaise, cumin, oregano, garlic powder and crushed red pep-

3. In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed and water. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken.

Mix into the black bean mixture and add remaining beans, quinoa, breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips, onion and cilantro. Mix until combined. If the mixture looks too wet to hold together, add more breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Form into 3- to 4-inch-circumference patties. If time allows, let chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours to firm and for flavors to develop.

5. On a grill preheated to medium-high and brushed with oil, cook patties until crisp and brown, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Or heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

¾ cup uncooked quinoa 1½ cups water 1 low-sodium vegetable bullion cube 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, diced into ½-inch pieces 2 Tbsp chopped herbs—basil, parsley and/or mint Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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per. Chop in pulses to create a coarse purée. Transfer to a medium bowl.

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

2. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar and thyme. Brush cleaned mushrooms with mixture and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes.

3. Grill on each side until grill marks appear, about 4 minutes per side. Or roast mushrooms under the broiler until juicy, about 10 minutes (optional).

4. In a skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat olive oil over medium heat, and sauté garlic and scallions with a pinch of salt and pepper just until fragrant, for about 1 minute. Add quinoa, water and bullion cube. Turn up heat, cover and bring to a boil. Stir once and reduce heat to low to simmer for 20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

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5. Fluff quinoa with a fork. Fold in tomatoes and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6. Place mushrooms cap-side down on a serving platter. Fill the cavity of the mushrooms with the quinoa mixture.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Quinoa, Tomatoes and Herbs Grilling mushrooms brings out their savory flavor. Stuffed with protein-rich quinoa, this dish is satisfying enough to be served as an entrée.

Yields 6 servings 6 Portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp dried thyme Sea salt 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 scallions, chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced

Simple Tips for Great Grilling

by Chef Renée Loux Preheat the grill properly. Charcoal takes about 40 minutes, gas about 20. Brush the grill with vegetable oil before cooking to prevent food from sticking. To create perfect grill marks, rotate grilling food 45 degrees halfway through cooking time on one side.

Flip and repeat on the other side.

If a grill isn’t available, use the kitchen oven’s broiler feature to achieve a similar taste.

Watermelon Mediterranean Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Avocado and Olives This dish embodies the zenith of summer, when watermelon and tomatoes are at their height. Paired with refreshing cucumber, buttery avocado, savory olives and bright herbs, this pastiche of flavor and texture is a perfect accompaniment to any backyard or picnic party.

Yields 4 to 6 servings 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into ¾-inch pieces 1 cup watermelon, cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 avocado, cut in half, pitted and cut into ¾-inch cubes ½ cup pitted green olives, chopped (Castelvetrano olives recommended) 1 Tbsp chopped basil 1 Tbsp chopped mint 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar or champagne vinegar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. In a bowl, place tomatoes, watermelon, cucumber, avocado, olives, basil and mint. Toss gently.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over tomato-watermelon mixture and toss gently to mix.

Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! Fun Ways to Celebrate with Kids

by Katie Kavulla

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o little ones, celebrating the Fourth of July usually means one thing—fireworks! Yet, as parents know, by the time the sun goes down and before the sky show even starts, youngsters can be sleepy-eyed and ready for bed. These 10 fun daytime activities will make the most of the holiday for everyone.

Make a Statue of Liberty crown.

Transform the entire family into Lady Liberty. Take the patriotic creativity to whatever level the kids like—metallic paint, glue and glitter or just some tinfoil from the kitchen. Construction paper makes great headbands, or try paper plates for sturdier ones. Repurposed empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls make excellent starting points for homemade torch replicas.

Have a patriotic bike parade.

Round up all the neighborhood kids and their bikes. Have everyone agree to decorate their own bike at home and then meet for a parade; or hold a bikedecorating party at your house; the garage and driveway are suitable spots.

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string trailing behind bikes, balloons— anything goes.

Read about America’s birthday.

Stop by the library or a neighborhood bookstore to pick up The Story of America’s Birthday, by Patricia Pingry and illustrated by Stacy Venturi-Pickett, or another early American history children’s book. Toddlers on up will enjoy learning why we celebrate American independence.

Make 50 states cookies. A set of cookie cutters for all 50 states is available for a price, but it’s even more creative to hunt up an old map or atlas and use it as a template for cutting out each state. After mixing and baking, let little ones go to town decorating them with red, white and blue toppings. Search online for tips on making healthier cookies that taste yummy.

Watch American Legends. This oldie but goodie video from Walt Disney tells the story of such fabled American figures as Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan. Check out a copy from the library or a favorite movie rental source.

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Sing a patriotic song. Songs about America don’t have to be the classic versions—pick up a CD of patriotic songs or download some onto a home computer or iPod. The Wee Sing America CD is a hit with all ages.

Start the Fourth with a red-whiteand-blue breakfast. Set a festive mood for the whole day with a healthy parfait.

In clear glasses, layer blueberries for the blue, strawberries and raspberries for the red and yogurt for the white. Sprinkle some hearty granola in-between the layers for a satisfying crunch.

Make a care package for our armed forces. The Fourth of July is a great time to remember the special men and women that are selflessly serving our country. Have the entire family assemble a care package of items or make special cards; even the smallest efforts show the family’s appreciation. Check with a local veterans affairs office or the Internet on how to ship the gift overseas.

Create a flag for the front door.

For an easy and fun twist on hanging a flag this year, try making one from crepe paper for the front door or window. Pick up some red-and-white streamers from the store for the stripes.

Use a piece of blue construction paper and draw or paint white stars onto the upper left corner; then fasten it up so that the “flag” hangs downward, with the streamer stripes going from top to bottom. Either leave the stripes flying free toward the bottom or tape them down, like on top.

Celebrate with the East Coast.

If staying up late isn’t a good option, but kids are begging to watch the fireworks, they can catch a full fireworks extravaganza from home via the magic of TV and the Internet.

Get everyone into pajamas and watch one of the many media specials from the comfort of home. This especially works for families west of the Eastern Time zone; it may require pushing bedtimes back a bit, but there will be no fireworks crowds to battle en route home to bed afterwards.

Katie Kavulla is a mother and freelance writer in Seattle who regularly contributes to Red Tricycle, an online city guide that provides fun things for parents to do with their kids (RedTri.com).

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while shopping for your health needs with the help of our knowledgeable and personable staff. gULf BREEZE PAPA NALU ALOHA GRILL 3499 Gulf Breeze Pkwy 850-932-4837 Find Us on Facebook PANAMA CITy BEACH DAVID’S NEW ORLEANS STYLE SNO-BALLS E Back Beach Rd 850-236-1998 fORT WALTON BEACH CAFÉ ORGANIC 113 Truxton Avenue 850-585-3645 CafeOrganicFWB.com 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mon-Fri. Café Organic Focuses on real food that is organic, fresh, and 100% made from scratch; includes full juice and smoothie bar, vegan and gluten free, organic meats and dairy. Classes and personal consultation on healthy cooking and lifestyle are available.

FIDDLY BITS AND TEA 222 Miracle Strip Parkway 850-226-7375; FiddlyBitsAndTea.com 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues-Fri; 12-6 p.m. Sat. Our art gallery includes work from a variety of artists and unique gifts for any occasion. Enjoy a quiet place to sit and sip, and enjoy the quiche of the day, gourmet sandwiches, scones, jam tarts and many tea selections.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE 339 Racetrack Rd NW # 3 (850) 863-5811; GoldenAlmond.com Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. We have natural and organic foods and the largest selection of herbs and supplements in the area. Enjoy our new fresh juice bar (Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Enjoy our vegan and veggie-friendly food.

We carry a variety of Boca, and Morning Star burgers, patties and hotdogs, served on wheat bread or our New Orleans style po-boy bread. Choose from over 50 flavors of Sno- Balls, including sugar-free.

LOTUS CAFE 707 R. Jackson Blvd 850-234-1651 ZenGardenMarket.com/Lotus.html

he East Hill Market, owned by Susan Countryman, is already well known for their avocado sandwich, and fresh meatballs made by Countryman’s Italian father. A new coffee bar is on the horizon, joining a range of organic and locally grown foods, fresh smoothies, boutique wines, beer and crafts. The market offers a deli case full of fresh salads, housemade soups, with vegan and vegetarian options. Guests may enjoy dining in or the convenient take out service.

Countryman credits their first year’s success to the warm and intimate atmosphere and the personalities of the people that work there. She says, “Our regulars feel like they are part of the family and often break out into conversations among each other, sharing their favorites.”

Countryman hosts a monthly Friday evening wine tasting and food sampling. See the listing this page for contact information and check out our calendar for more details each month.

PENSACOLA BEACH

BEACHPOPS 5 Via Deluna Dr 888-935-8827; BeachPops.com 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Mon-Sun. We offer USDA certified organic frozen treats: popsicles, fruit/veggie smoothies & slushies, iced and blended coffees, lemonades and ice teas. All are low in sweeteners and calories, gluten-free, with no stabilizers, preservatives, colors or dyes. We offer vegan-friendly and diabetic-safe options.

PENSACOLA EAST HILL MARKET 1216 N. 9th Ave 850-469-1432 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Mon-Sat. We offer Amish pickled garnishments and jams, boutique and limited-edition wines, craft beers, fresh local and organic produce and more. Enjoy our nostalgic atmosphere. Ask about our monthly Friday evening wine tasting and food sampling. Café dine in or take out.

END OF THE LINE CAFE 610 E. Wright St 850-429-0336; EOTLCafe.com EVERMAN’S CAFE 315 W Garden St 850-438-0402; Everman.org

WILD ROOTS 5 Via Deluna Dr 888-935-8827 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Mon-Sun. For your health and convenience, we serve, with fast-food style, the freshest organic salads and sandwiches. All ingredients including fruit, vegetables and deli meats are USDA certified organic.

We offer vegan-friendly, gluten-free and diabetic-safe options.

SANTA ROSA BEACH

SLUGGO’S VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT 101 S. Jefferson St 850-791-6501; Sloggos.net

FOR THE HEALTH OF IT 2217 W. County Hwy 30A 850-267-0558 ShopForTheHealthOfIt.com

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Natural Summer Skin Care Protective Tips for Sunny Days

by Kathleen Barnes

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ow that much-anticipated beach vacations, gardening, outdoor sports and other outside summer activities are on our calendars, it’s time to practice ways to protect skin from sun damage.

The medical profession has reported loud and clear that too much exposure causes dryness, wrinkling, premature aging and even skin cancer.

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Yet, many people don’t understand that certain types of medications, among other factors, can increase sensitivity to the sun’s rays.

People of all types of skin can be susceptible to allergic reactions to sun exposure, and contrary to popular belief, dark-skinned people are not immune. There are many ways to protect skin from overexposure, burning, drying and wrinkling, and careful use of safe sunscreens is one of the best.

Sun Protection from Without Yale dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone, author of The Wrinkle Cure, strongly recommends natural nonchemical sunscreens such as “physical” blockers titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, not chemical sunscreen formulations, for everyone that plans to spend more than a few minutes in the sun. He states, “The benefit of a physical sunscreen is that it acts like tiny mirrors—deflecting all spectrums of the radiation away from the skin, including the dangerous ultraviolet [UV] rays.”

Taking commonsense steps can reduce exposure to both sun damage and sun-blocking products that have,

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among other synthetic chemical ingredients, paraben-based preservatives and can carry health risks, says medical researcher Elizabeth Plourde, Ph.D., author of Sunscreens are Biohazards: Treat as Hazardous Waste.

Plourde supports Australia’s Victoria-based SunSmart program, credited with preventing more than 100,000 skin cancers and saving thousands of lives since its inception 32 years ago, in a country with one of the world’s highest rates of skin cancer, according to Cancer Council, Australia. Effective UV protection has come from the increased use of hats, sunglasses and protective clothing, including neck-to-knee swimsuits for children.

Rather than use chemicals, Plourde is among the health advocates that suggest sun worshippers seek shade, cover up and avoid sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; be extra-careful when the UV index is high; find the daily National Weather Service forecast assessing the risk of sun overexposure at epa.gov/sunwise/ uvindex; take extra precautions near water, snow and sand, because they reflect and substantially intensify radiation; avoid tanning products or tanning beds, even those advertised

as safe; and wear tightly woven, dark, clothing for maximum sun protection.

Lightweight denim is a good choice.

Skin Protection from Within Numerous studies show that specific foods can help provide natural sun protection, working from the inside out, including a class of foods incorporating carotenoids, which give rich colors to fruits and vegetables.

According to recent research from Henrich-Heine University, in Dusseldorf, Germany, subcategories of the nutrients lutein (in dark green leafy veggies) and lycopene (in tomatoes and other pink/red foods) are among the most powerful antioxidants.

Perricone explains, “Numerous scientific studies from around the world show that oral supplementation with carotenes, especially lycopene and betacarotene, improve skin structure, have powerful woundhealing properties and offer great protection from damage caused by sunlight.” Because inflammation is a major cause of many types of skin damage and premature aging, he highly recommends the Mediterra-

nean diet and other eating plans rich in healthy oils like olive oil, omega-3 from walnuts and butternuts and oily fish, along with lots of vegetables and fruits.

A growing body of research from such prestigious institutions as North Carolina’s Duke University and the Xienta Institute for Skin Research, in Pennsylvania, shows that vitamins C and E can protect skin against free radical damage and also reduce the chances of sunburn. Potent antioxidant herbs such as green tea (Camellia sinensis) are also proving effective, according to research from the University of Alabama.

Chemical-Free Sunscreens Look for sunscreens that contain either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide and are free of cancer-causing parabens. These are a few of the more natural products on the market: n Aubrey Organics Natural Sun n Burt’s Bees Chemical-Free Sunscreen with hemp seed oil n Perricone MD More than Moisture n Jason Sunbrellas Chemical-Free Sun Block n Lavera Sun

Healthy Sun Exposure Still, sunshine is the best source of vitamin D, so Perricone recommends stepping outside without sunscreen protection for at least 15 minutes a day with as much skin exposed as possible, even when clouds are present, preferably in early morning or evening sunshine. “But don’t bake in the sun,” the doctor warns.

“Limited sun exposure will increase vitamin D production, known

n Nature’s Gate Mineral Sportblock to reduce the risk of many internal cancers, while also reducing the risk of osteoporosis.”

Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate, author and publisher. Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow is among her many books.

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when municipal budgets are tight. “Municipalities simply can’t afford to build the massive-scale roads we need to keep traffic moving if we force everyone into their car all the time,” observes Burden.

Research by CEOs for Cities that analyzed data from 94,000 real estate transactions found that higher walkability scores were directly linked to higher home values in 13 of the 15 metro areas; homes that scored above average on walkability are worth $4,000 to $34,000 more than similar, but less walkable, homes.

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hile traveling abroad, Dan Burden fell in love with some cities, but was unable to pinpoint why. “Then I realized that they were just like American cities, except they were designed the time-honored way, for people, and just accommodating their cars, not the other way around,” he says.

Imagine a busy, people-filled scene in Austin, Texas, Fairbanks, Alaska, or New York City, in contrast to an empty street in a sprawling, suburban neighborhood, with many garages, but few sidewalks and community parks. As co-founder of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute (WalkLive. org), headquartered in Port Townsend, Washington, Burden has spent the last 20 years imagining and fostering walkability by shifting the design focus of cities from cars to people. He believes a community qualifies as walkable when walking around in it is a natural activity.

Healthy, Economical, Sustainable Walkable towns are designed for universal use, catering to pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, bus riders and shopkeepers of all ages. Sidewalks provide benches, shade and other amenities to make walking feasible and enjoyable. Streets are designed to keep speeds low, with on-street parking, medians, trees and an 28

absence of one-way roads that flush traffic in and out during rush hour. Walking and biking trails are well connected. Where cul-de-sacs fracture street layouts, trail links reconnect neighborhoods.

A walkable destination also includes an intact town center with a compact layout of mixed-income housing near businesses and schools.

A library, post office, shops and restaurants enhance the central mix. Accessible public spaces, plus parks, provide gathering spots and meeting places.

Walkable features provide multiple benefits. Environmentally, they encourage smart property development.

Rehabbed historic buildings become the place to live, work and play. Older, non-historic structures are replaced with compact, mixed-use buildings for street-level businesses with residential apartments above. Without a need for massive parking lots and multiple driveways, town centers instead invest in green spaces and walkways.

While decreasing fossil fuel use by driving less, citizens simultaneously benefit in improved personal health as increased physical activity becomes a natural part of everyday life. According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the average resident of a walkable neighborhood weighs six to 10 pounds less than one from a sprawling neighborhood.

Improvements to increase walkability make economic sense; a valued, and thus valuable, investment, especially

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For Fairhope, Alabama, resident Daphne Dvorak, walking is a necessity. Since being diagnosed with macular degeneration two years ago, Dvorak hasn’t been able to drive.

“It’s a good thing I love walking,” she smiles. “I walk everywhere.” At 87 years young, her daily routine includes walking for coffee at 5:30 a.m. before walking to work at a downtown bank and later, to the post office. She also walks to visit friends at a nearby retirement community, to church on Sundays and to the grocery store. Despite her inability to read street signs, Dvorak exclaims, “I’m amazed at everything I see when I walk.

It’s surprising how much enjoyment you can get out of everything around you.”

Oakland, California resident Benjamin McGriff is grateful for the expanded sense of home afforded by walkable city life. He remarks, “The line between your autonomous life in your physical residence and shared, day-to-day experiences within a community becomes blurred.”

This heightened sense of connection to one’s neighborhood is inversely captured in Sightline Institute’s Cascadia Scorecard, which tracks seven trends crucial to a sustainable future for the Pacific Northwest: health, economy, population, energy, sprawl, wildlife and pollution. They found that for every 10 minutes a person spends in a daily car commute, time spent in community activities falls by 10 percent.

The best benefits of walkable communities are less tangible and more intuited. Whether it’s the stimulating energy of a bustling big-city street corner or the tranquility of quiet spots with tree-shaded public benches, walkable communi-

“The benefits of making commercial districts and neighborhoods more walkable go beyond healthy lifestyles. Because baby boomers are going to need to rely less on driving as they age and the millennial generation favors a more urban experience, the demand for walkability will soar. There’s a direct economic payoff for investing in communities made for people, not just cars.” ~ Rick Cole, city manager, Ventura, California ties enjoy a character and quality that draws people in and grounds them in a satisfying sense of place.

“It’s why you often find people from such places celebrating and defending their particular enclave,” says

McGriff, “as if the idea of that place is a part of their family. In a sense, it is.”

Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

Advice from Walkability Experts

by Meredith Montgomery

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hile some big cities make it easy to live without a car, most modern American communities are lacking in walkability. According to Dan Burden, executive director of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute, the best way to make improvements is to first bring like-minded citizens together. “It can happen around a school where parents have an interest in kids having a safer to-and-from journey,” he says. “Or it can start with a neighborhood where people realize what they’ve lost and want to get back, such as a park.”

Burden advises establishing a unified plan among community members before approaching city officials. He points out, “Quite often, city leaders want to improve walkability, but don’t feel they have the backing of citizens.”

Citizens wanting to initiate a movement towards a more walkable hometown can learn from these national initiatives: From Inspiration to Action (WalkLive.org/project/implementation-guide) AARP and the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute have published From Inspiration to Action: Implementing Projects to Support Active Living, a step-by-step guide to making streets more walkable. From working with local governments to securing funding, this comprehensive resource helps to mobilize concerned citizens.

Walking Advocates (AmericaWalks.org) This group engages, educates and connects walking advocates. Online tools guide citizens in forming a local advocacy group to change transportation policy.

Safe Routes to School (SafeRoutesInfo.org) Their participatory programs make bicycling and walking to school safer and more appealing to students, thus encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle from an early age. The website provides a step-by-step guide for creating a local program, classroom guides and curriculum, grant information and law enforcement resources.

Rails-to-Trails (RailsToTrails.org) A nationwide network of trails built from former rail lines continues to expand as area volunteers secure funding and permits. Those labeled railtrails are multipurpose public paths that replace former railroad corridors, while rail-with-trails are public paths parallel to active rail lines.

Gaining Strides in Wealth and Well-Being n A recent analysis by CEOs for Cities reveals that a one point increase in an area’s Walk Score, plotted on a 100-point online neighborhood rating scale, is associated with a $700 to $3,000 increase in home values. According to an article published by Social Science Research Network, a 10 point increase pushes up commercial property values by as much as 9 percent. n A recent survey by the National Association of Realtors reveals that only 12 percent of future homebuyers want houses in drivable, suburban-fringe areas where many dwellings are currently priced below their mortgage value. n Residents of walkable communities feel more trust in their neighbors, are more active in community projects and volunteering and are less likely to name television as a major form of entertainment than those in non-walkable neighborhoods, according to a study by the University of New Hampshire. n A study of 3,200 overweight adults, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, found that a healthy diet, combined with walking two-and-ahalf hours a week, reduced their risk of developing diabetes by 58 percent.

Participants 60 and older experienced a reduction of 71 percent. n Fewer young people are driving.

According to the Federal Highway Administration’s National Household Travel Survey, people from ages 21 through 30 accounted for just 21 percent of all miles driven in the United States in 1995. Despite population growth within this age group, its percentage of overall miles driven dropped to 14 percent in 2009. natural awakenings

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The ABC’s of Bargain Hunting

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I’ve accumulated too A. ACCUMULATORmuch and now want to sell my

items. Can I sell them at Bargain Hunters? “Friendly staff will help you learn how to set up your rented booth and create your selling space.

We do all the accounting for you.

Just come in and talk with us.”

We are in need of many B. BUYERitems but are the prices reasonable?

“Bargain Hunters is the place for thrifty spending on many of the necessities like: clean clothing, books, house wares, lingerie, furniture and more. We can help you.”

COLLECTOR- I am a collector and I like the challenge of repurposing itemswhat can I find at Bargain Hunters?

“Our place is larger than it looks!

We have an eclectic group of items like: crafts, jewelry, toys, art, craft supplies, glassware, collectibles, and handmade candles. Just stop by for a look.”

Answers by Jacquelyn, manager at Bargain Hunters Flea Market

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The Ultimate Minimalist Five Powerful Lessons from Gandhi

by Arvind Devalia

“You may have occasion to possess or use material things, but the secret of life lies in never missing them.” ~ Mohandas Gandhi

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olitical and spiritual leader Mohandas Gandhi practiced total simplicity and minimalism, leaving an admirable legacy of how to live. Born into a prosperous family, he enjoyed a privileged upbringing and studied law at University College, London, in England. When he left Earth, he had fewer than 10 possessions.

In contrast, most of us tend to spend a lot of time and energy accumulating and looking after possessions; by having less, life naturally becomes simpler. We can take up author Dave Bruno’s The 100 Thing Challenge and start cutting down to bare basics by recycling, refusing to accept more stuff and giving away or selling unwanted possessions.

Accumulate little. Gandhi believed in possessing only the clothes, sandals, watch and spectacles he wore and some cooking and eating utensils.

He would give away or auction any gift he received.

Eat simple food. Gandhi never had a problem being overweight. He followed a strict vegetarian diet and frequently cooked his own simple, locally produced foods. He ate from a small bowl, a reminder to eat moderately and mindfully, often accompanied by prayers.

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Dress simply. Gandhi wore simple clothes, often just a wraparound cloth, for modesty and comfort. A simple hairstyle can shorten daily grooming.

Gandhi shaved off his hair.

Lead a simple, stress-free life.

Gandhi meditated daily and spent hours in reflection and prayer. Though he was a revered world leader, he led a simple life with few distractions and commitments and would interrupt political meetings to play with children.

Gandhi insisted on doing his own simple tasks. He advocated self-sufficiency and simple work.

Let your life be your message. A prolific, concise writer and powerful speaker in public; in private, Gandhi spoke quietly and only when necessary.

He preferred to let his life talk for him.

By living a simple life, Gandhi was able to devote himself to his chosen higher purpose and focus on his commitment to his people and the world.

Accordingly, consistent focus determines anyone’s success and the potential for leaving one’s own inspiring legacy.

Arvind Devalia is the author of the bestselling Get the Life You Love, an inspirational coach and prolific blogger.

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by Martin Miron

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herapists know that it is necessary to take good care of their own mental health, because their clients depend on them.

Just because a practitioner may know everything there is to know about stress management doesn’t mean they can’t become mentally exhausted.

Regina Bright, LMHC, owner of Stepping Stones Professional Counseling, in Mary Esther, has been working in the mental health field for 12 years as a licensed mental health counselor, clinical supervisor, parent coordinator and certified Florida Supreme Court mediator. She states, “I listen to clients in crisis for many hours a day, providing support, empathy, interpretation and direction. Therapists can easily lose track of their own issues, ignore their own problems and at times, have a difficult time shutting off the therapeutic process.”

If a therapist should begin to feel any “depersonalization” toward clients, or even themself, it might be a symptom of emotional fatigue. Bright enumerates a few ways that she likes to stay balanced.

“I use my colleagues’ expertise regularly. We go to lunch and consult each other on difficult cases. We bounce around

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“I belong to many professional organizations and am very involved in my community. I feel that if I have the support of my community, then I am not alone in my journey.

“I enjoy spending time with my family. Going to the beach and reading or walking is especially refreshing. I take two trips a year with the family, and then one with just my husband.

“I have developed many friendships over the years, and I enjoy spending time with many different groups of people. I am very thankful for the friendships that I have made.

“In college, I could do everything that came to my mind. I achieved more things in one day than most people did in a week.

Now, I want to balance giving and getting—with attention to my family, friends, spouse, community and solitude.”

As a mental health professional, self-care is a minimum standard of professional practice, and Bright insists that her clients deserve to be served by a healthy, well-balanced health care professional.

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Quiet the Mind to Learn, Excel and Have Fun

by Linda Sechrist

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erformance equals potential, minus interference, is the easy-to-remember winning formula explained in Tim Gallwey’s seminal book, The Inner Game of Tennis. To enhance any player’s performance, he recommends either growing personal potential or decreasing interference, or both.

“Whether on a sports field, at work or in some creative effort, we’ve all had moments in which our actions flowed from us with a kind of effortless excellence,” he notes.

“This is referred to as ‘being in the zone,’ when selfinterference is at a minimum and the mind is quiet and focused.”

Gallwey discovered how to promote this valued state of being while serving as a tennis professional in Seaside, California, during a sabbatical from his career in higher education. In the midst of a tennis lesson, he had an epiphany about his style of teaching—many of his tips were being incorporated into the students’ minds in what he calls a “command and control selfdialogue” that significantly interfered with their ability to learn and perform better.

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“When I discussed this with my students, I discerned that most of their thoughts while playing were preventing their true focus of attention. This resulted in my exploring ways to help players quiet the mind, as well as focus on our direct and non-judgmental observation of ball, body and racquet positions in a way that would heighten learning, performance and enjoyment of the process,” says Gallwey.

Since then, he’s built his practical training ideas related to awareness, concentration, breaking bad habits and learning to trust one’s self on the court upon a foundation of Zen thinking and humanistic psychology. He offers a simple explanation of his inner game concept.

“Every game is composed of two parts. Self-1, the ego-mind, plays the outer game against opponents, is filled with lots of contradictory advice and is linked to external rewards and goals. The inner game is played within a player’s mind by Self-1, whose principle obstacles are selfdoubt and anxiety,” explains Gallwey. Laden with self-criticism, judgment and the fear of looking foolish or wrong, as well as lapses in con centration, Self-1 is counterproductive and negatively impacts external performance.

“Self-2, on the other hand, is the player’s natural ability—the doer of the actual movement of the muscles to hit the ball. Our best effort requires us to quiet Self1 and let Self-2, which likes images and pictures, do what it knows how to do.”

As many players know, the right mental approach is as important

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as a good backhand; essential in overcoming self-doubt, nervousness, anxiety, detrimental playing habits and lapses in concentration. Gallwey offers the example of a player who isn’t hitting the ball in the center of the racquet.

“The ordinary tennis pro will analyze the mechanical reasons for why this is happening,” he says, “such as not stepping into the ball, not looking at it or hitting it too late. An inner game instructor ‘observes’ where the ball hits the racquet and makes suggestions. The body makes its own adjustment to hitting the ball in the middle of the racquet without trying to digest instructions, simply because it feels and works better.”

Gallwey likens it to the natural learning process we use as children before it becomes clouded with shoulds and should-nots as adults. He further points out that it’s wise not to attempt to quiet the mind by telling it to shut up, argue with it or criticize it for being self-critical. “A good first step is focusing on only those aspects that are needed to accomplish the task at hand,” he counsels.

Joe Dyser, the tennis professional at the Sterling Oaks residential community, in Naples, Florida, has adopted and shared Gallwey’s inner game principles, enhanced by insights from complementary sources such as Breath by Breath, by Larry Rosenberg and Chop Wood Carry Water, by Rick Fields, and from practicing yoga, meditation and breath work.

“I had to develop a regular practice method that helped me to quiet Self-1,” advises Dyser. “When I play from my inner game, I get out of my own way and let my best game emerge. I feel more like an observer—the ball looks bigger, my feet are lighter on the court, I move faster and quicker and I’m energized when I’ve finished a game, instead of feeling depleted.”

Observing behavior without judging it as positive or negative, right or wrong, good or bad is the key. “Habits change when you become aware of them,” concludes Gallwey.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazines.

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Lighting the Way – 10am - 5pm. You have an opportunity to experience the healing power of light using the latest advancements in light therapy technology.

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Guided Healing Meditation – 6-7pm. Feel the difference a guided meditation with Alice McCall can make for you. Let your spirit be lifted and your mind be eased. $15. Teleconference. RSVP Required. alice@healingpath.info. 850-585-5496.

Metaphysics I – 6:30-8:30. Explore spiritual principles from a new thought perspective including the nature of the divine, humankind, good and evil, and much more. Love offering. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave Panama City. UnityofPanamaCity.org.

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vitamix 101 – Learn How to do everything with this machine. Blend, juice, chop, soup & ice creams. Join Local Holistic Health Gurus at Cafe Organic for a blend of information and fun. Class includes healthy treats and taste of all that are made. AllOneYogaFWB.com.

Spiritual Movement and Dance – 6:30-8:30pm. Feel the joy of moving in easy ways that engage your spirit.

Includes fun energizers, positive body consciousness and mindfulness. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panamaa City. UnityofPanamaCity.org.

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Overview of Christian Scriptures – 10am-12pm.

Learn the major stories and free them from the literal old understandings to see them in a new and relevant way. Love offering. Unity of Panama City 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. UnityofPanamaCity.org.

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ECK Masters-Here to Give Help – 11am. Eckankar worship service presented by local members. Free book included. Every 3rd Sunday. Hampton Inn, 7710 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-862-0446.

Community Hu Song – 2pm. Hu, a love song to God, is a gift to the world. Tune into its many blessings and experience divine love. Free. Hampton Inn, Highway 98, Navarre. 850-494-0281. HearHu.org.

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Movie, “The Way” – 6:30-8:45pm. Martin Sheen & Emilio Estevez star in a powerful & inspirational story about family, friends and challenges we face as we navigate our changing world and find meaning.

Love offering. Unity of Panama City 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. UnityofPanamaCity.org.

THURSDAY JULY 19 Evening Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Focusing on a specific theme each month, beginners and experienced meditators can experience the benefits of meditation. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby, Panama City. UnityofPanamaCity.org.

SATURDAY JULY 21

Canoe on Ecofina – 8-4pm. Enjoy a fun trip for body, mind and spirit with like-minded people canoeing on the beautiful creek and park. Bring your own lunch.

Rental fee for canoe. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. UnityofPanamaCity.org.

Overcoming Your Resistance to Change – 1:303:30pm. Explore the 12 dimensions of wellness with an inventory assessment, followed by an orientation and group meeting. You can make permanent changes in your habits. $45 (includes 1 yr assessment program).

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Spiritual Poetry – 6:30-8:30pm. From the classic to the mystics, you can feed your soul through the beauty of poetry along with heartwarming music.

Love offering. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. UnityofPanamaCity.org.

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Free Pet Meditation with Alice McCall – 6-7pm.

Experience a guided healing meditation with your pet, facilitated by Alice McCall. You and your pet will reap the benefits of meditation. Free and open to all. Teleconference. Reservations Required. alice@healingpath.info. 850-585-5496.

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Reiki I/II Class – 7/21 and 7/22. Learn all about Reiki, what it is, how to use for selfhelp, helping others and everyday life. $350.

CE’S for RN, LMT. Register. 850-217-5419.

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Spiritual Growth Circle with Alice McCall – 9:30am-12:30pm. Ongoing bi-monthly work to keep you on your spiritual path and aligned with the Earth’s ascension. Includes deep transformative work and practical tips. Very uplifting. $55. Teleconference.

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Blueprints to Your Transcendent Self – July 23-29 9am-4pm. All Light Ministries Seminar I series conduction by renown speaker and founder Dr. Michael Ulm. Crystal Cottage, 7338 Hwy 2301, Panama City. 941-932-3673.

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Meditation – 12-1pm. Renew yourself. Love offering. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 850-769-7481.

Svaroopa® Yoga – 6:30pm. A relaxing and therapeutic style of yoga. $12. Blossom Yoga, 315 Racetrack Road, NE, FWB. 850-420-6046. BlossomYogaFL.com.

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Reiki Share – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Mon. A time to experience Reiki energy in a group setting with other Reiki practitioners. All Reiki students welcome.

Love offering. Mana Lomi Reiki and Massage, FWB. 850-217-5419.

tuesday LIFT Mastermind – 7am. Available for healers, coaches, and wellness professionals. Learn to get more clients and grow your biz! ICoachUniversity.com.

Personal Nutritional Consultation – 1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly. Dr. Kenawy, Ph.D. provides indepth nutritional evaluations and consultations. $50.

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wednesday New QiGong Healing Movement Body Classes – 8am. Gentle way to facilitate healing in the body. Open to all levels. $10/Class. 119 Truxton, FWB. AllOneYogaFWB.com.

Become a Certified Life Coach – Classes held Wednesday afternoons via teleconference. Learn from anywhere. ICoachUniversity.com.

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Avalon LED Light Therapy – 6:30pm. Presentation and free session. Gardenia Room, Cayo Grande, 214 NW Racetrack Rd., FWB. 850-4248261. info@avalonlightkeepers.com.

friday Friday Fest – 6pm-10pm. First Friday of each month, March-November, downtown Panama City comes alive with live music, great food, and over 200 classic and show cars. Free. Downtown Panama City, 413 Harrison Ave. 850-785-2554. PCFridayFest.com.

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