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he newly renovated Ever’man store will hold a celebration from April 10 through 12, at 315 West Garden Street, in Pensacola, beginning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, with Mayor Ashton Hayward. The footprint of the store has expanded by more than 5,500 square feet and is providing 25 new jobs, with more to come. Each day, the first 50 families entering the store will receive a free gift bag. Product demonstrations will span the entire event, as well as special product discounts from Ever’man vendors. On Friday, local artist “Sadie Blue” will provide a lunch concert on the lawn from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday is family day, with The Budz performing from noon to 4 p.m. on the lawn, face painting, a bounce castle with slide, a seed planting area, an arts and crafts tent, Humane Society pet adoptions and more. “We first want to thank our customers for putting up with the inconvenience of construction; secondly, we want to show the community our beautiful new space,” says General Manager William Rolfs. “I think people will be impressed with what we have to offer. Now, we truly are a complete downtown grocery store.” For more information, call 850438-0402 or visit Everman.org. See ad, page 33.
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nthony Huynh, DO, a weight management and nutrition specialist and the medical director of Sacred Heart Medical Group’s Weight Management & Nutrition program, is used to hearing comments from his patients such as “Friends I haven’t seen in a while don’t recognize me,” from a man that lost a total of 185 pounds. Huynh, a board-certified internal medicine and obesity medicine physician, says, “When people ask what the secret to weight loss is, I tell them, ‘Eat less, run more.’ A diet isn’t going to do you any good. You have to change the way you eat for life.” He helps patients achieve natural, healthy weight-loss through long-term lifestyle changes. “Yo-yo dieting is not only discouraging, it actually changes your metabolism and makes it harder to lose weight the next time,” says Huynh. “We help patients develop healthy eating and exercise habits that are sustainable for a lifetime.” Huynh also provides a simple test to determine patients’ resting metabolic rate to eliminate the guesswork in determining calorie thresholds for achieving weight-management goals. This test and office visits are covered by most major health insurance plans. Treatments can only be as affective as the commitment of the patient, according to Huynh, who says, “It’s the patient who must follow the routine we prescribe. Each plan we create is individually customized because each person is unique; there really is no “one-size-fits-all” weight-loss program. We look at your family history; the medications you are taking that may cause weight gain and other factors. Also, there may be other health issues, such as sleep apnea or thyroid problems, that need to be addressed first.” Huynh’s office is located 4501 N. Davis Hwy., Ste. C, in Pensacola. To make an appointment, call 850-416-2884. For more information, visit Sacred-Heart.org/weightmanagement. FUN & YARD WORK LIVEPAIN? BLOOD SPRING CELL ANALYSIS GOT HAVE YOUR BODY ACHING? Curamin enhances the body’s natural defense mechanism for the relief of PAIN due to overuse* Free Samples Available • 100% All-Natural
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aurie Azzarella, as an affiliate of the International Institute of Reflexology (IIR), is offering an opportunity to learn therapeutic Ingham Reflexology for personal, family or professional use on April 27 and 28, in Cantonment, Florida. She states, “It’s easy to enhance your health through the reflexes in your feet. Step into better health!” Azzarella is one of only 12 IIR Instructors in the country and teaches in the Gulf Coast area. An extra two-hour class is being offered as an introduction to self-reflexology at 6:30 p.m., April 27, and will include using Young Living Essential Oils on the feet, which enhances the effectiveness of the reflexology. Reflexology is becoming a very popular therapy, and well-trained reflexologists are a challenge to find. People often misunderstand the technique, thinking it is like pushing a button on their feet. The Ingham Method is very effective due to its alternating pressure that creates an energy movement into the body through the reflexes on the feet. Location: 2910 Fallen Tree Dr. For more information, call 850-380-4943, email LaurieAzzarella@reflexology-usa.net or visit reflexology-usa.net.
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uthor, teacher and Shaman Ernesto Ortiz will be in Pensacola from May 23 through May 27 to teach about the Akashic records, or the eternal Book of Life, at the Allegria Center for Well Being. References to the Akashic records date back to antiquity. References in the Old Testament and beyond give us the sense that there is a collective storehouse of knowledge that is written on the fabric of reality. The Akashic records are like the DNA of the universe. They record the soul's journey over time, so every thought, word and deed is registered in the Akashic records. Each soul has its own Akashic record, and there are collective records of all souls or all journeys. By accessing the Akashic records, we can identify and release anything that we have created, that has become a block to our present realization of our oneness with God. Investment is $350 for level one and $375 for level two. Location: 327 E Romana St. For more information and to register, email ShawnaGuheen@cox.net.
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amy Kilker, with Le Vogue Salon, is now providing organic hair color in downtown Pensacola. She has brought Organic Salon Systems, the only hair color that is completely ammonia-free, and contains exclusive certified organic ingredients that are certified vegan and cruelty-free, to the area in hopes of offering customers a real choice. Kilker says, “When choosing an organic hair color, it is best to follow up with proper home care to maximize the duration of color retention. Certified organic shampoos and conditioners are derived to be free of synthetics and plastics. By moving to an organic solution, it will leave your hair feeling cleaner and weightless, while freeing your mind, knowing you made the healthier choice!”
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Ventilation and Cleaning Hinder Indoor Pollutants
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roperly ventilating and frequently cleaning our homes and offices are both important to our health, concludes a new European study published in the Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Researchers analyzed bacterial and fungal counts and suspended particulate matter in indoor air samples of 40 homes and offices. They determined that 45 percent had indoor pollution levels greater than that recommended by the current European Concerted Action Report on air quality standards. An analysis of a Canadian government Health Measures Survey discovered 47 different indoor volatile organic compounds (VOC) among more than half of the 3,857 households surveyed throughout Canada. Most of the VOCs identified there have also been present in separate European and U.S. studies. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOCs are carbon chemical compounds that can evaporate under normal indoor atmospheric conditions. The concern with indoor VOCs is their potential to react with indoor ozone to produce harmful byproducts that may be associated with adverse health effects in sensitive populations. Benzene, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and xylene top the list of common VOCs inside U.S. households, according to an EPA report. Typical sources comprise common household chemicals, furnishings and décor, as well as indoor activities such as unventilated cooking, heating and smoking.
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Orange Oil Calms Kids in Dental Chairs
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or centuries, aromatherapy using orange oil has been heralded in traditional herbalism for its ability to alleviate anxiety. Research published in the journal Advanced Biomedical Research now finds that aromatherapy using the same ingredient can significantly reduce a child’s anxiety at the dentist’s office. The study, conducted at Iran’s Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and published in the peer-reviewed journal Advanced Biomedical Research, tested 10 boys and 20 girls between 6 and 9 years old. In this crossover design study, participants were assigned randomly into two groups. Half the children were treated with water instead of any essential oil (control) initially and received orange aroma in the second session (intervention). Another 15 children received treatment under orange aroma in the first encounter (intervention) and were treated without any aroma the second time (control). When the children were given orange oil aromatherapy, they experienced significantly reduced heart rates and lower salivary cortisol levels compared with those not receiving it. The results corroborate findings from a 2000 study from the University of Vienna, in Austria, published in Physiology and Behavior.
Tomatoes Prevent and Even Treat Liver Disease
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omatoes are widely known for their outstanding antioxidant content, anti-inflammatory and cancerfighting properties, plus benefits to heart health. Now, research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center, at Tufts University, in Boston, Massachusetts, has found that consuming tomatoes—particularly their lycopene content—can also help prevent and even treat both liver disease and cancer of the liver. The researchers combed through 241 studies and scientific papers to connect the dots. They report that lycopene up regulates the sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) protein, meaning it increases the number of receptors on cell surfaces, thereby increasing cellular response to it. SIRT1 activation is recognized to protect against obesity-induced inflammation and degeneration of the liver, explain the study’s authors. Lycopene was found to protect against fatty liver disease, liver fibrosis and the formation of cancer in the liver and lungs. Multiple studies have shown cooked tomatoes and tomato sauce offer increased bioavailability of healthful lycopene.
Olive Leaf Outperforms Diabetes Drug
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Supplements Could Save $70 Billion in Medical Costs
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and nausea, and are known human carcinogens. Available safe products include paint with low levels of volatile organic compounds, solvent-free adhesives and water-based wood finishes that eliminate suspected and known carcinogens.” There is a financial benefit here as well, he points out, because many of the safe products perform better than their toxic counterparts. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) is a program that provides third-party verification of green buildings. Building projects must satisfy prerequisites to earn points and achieve levels of certification. In line with their mission of eco-education, EcoSmart recently built a 100 percent Extreme Green demonstration model home that is on track to be LEED Platinum certified. The demonstration home, in Shalimar, Florida, is designed as an educational learning center and full-time Extreme Green model home for the benefit of anyone seeking to go green economically and efficiently. “It’s one of the greenest homes in America,” says Rushing. “With three unique models to tour, waterfront access and a complete line of sustainable products, touring our model home and consulting with our team will ensure that someone gets the right product for their job The consulting and expert advice is free, and participants experience the feel and look of 100 percent green. They can ask questions, inquire about which products are most efficient and economical, and learn from my years of experience.” EcoSmart also teaches a number of other green protocols, including lifetime roofs, breathable plaster finishes on interior walls, solar panels and airtight monolithic and structural building systems with impact-rated windows and doors. Participants also learn the benefits of protecting precious water resources by collecting and reusing water; how to make and use energy; how to protect a home or business from storms; how to protect from intruders; and how to improve ventilation and indoor air quality. Impacting more than the home itself, green building promotes the use of local products and materials that help stimulate local businesses
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routine. You grow a strong bond with your home.” Securing a much smaller dwelling than what we originally had designs on can lead to a lifetime of savings. With less space to furnish, heat, cool, light, clean and maintain, we can enjoy greater financial freedom, less stress and more time for fun.
2. Deciding Where to Live
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very pivotal life decision, from choosing where we live to eating healthier, can support our best interests environmentally, as well. The good news is that it is possible to afford a sustainable way of life. Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food— generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo.
1. Buying a Home
When considering a move to a new place, we often find out how much house we can manage and then proceed to invest to the hilt. But if hitting our spending limit will leave a deficit in the amount of green and healthy home features and furnishings we can achieve, we could end up with a residence that makes neither financial nor 20
ecological sense, and isn’t good for our health. A solution is to scale back on costly square footage. Spending 25 to 40 percent less than we think we can on a smaller home provides more possibilities when planning the renovation budget, enabling us to create a home that is more deeply satisfying. Nicole Alvarez, an architectural designer with Ellen Cassilly Architect, in Durham, North Carolina, who blogs at IntentionallySmall.com, says that if we value quality over quantity, place over space and living more intentionally in every aspect of our lives, we are ready for a small home. Occupying less space has profoundly influenced her daily life and happiness. Alvarez has found, “When space is limited, everything has a function and a purpose. Everything has to be intentional. Over time, as you grow in the home, you make small modifications to personalize it more to adjust to your
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Urban, suburban or rural, where we live incurs long-term repercussions on the natural environment. Choosing an established community within or close to an urban center tends to be more protective of air, water and land quality than living in a distant, car-dependent suburb, yet many families feel either drawn to or resigned to the suburbs for the lower housing prices. But as Ilana Preuss, vice president at Washington, D.C.-based Smart Growth America, explains, “There is more to housing affordability than how much rent or mortgage we pay. Transportation costs are the second-biggest budget item for most families. In locations with access to few transportation choices, the combined cost of housing and transportation can be more than 60 percent of the total household budget. For families with access to a range of transportation choices, the combined cost can be less than 40 percent.” In most suburbs, where the only practical transportation choice is a personal vehicle, dependency on a car takes a toll on us financially and physically. Driving a personal vehicle 15,000 miles a year can cost about $9,122 annually in ownership and operating expenses, according to AAA’s 2013 Your Driving Costs report, and hours spent daily sitting behind the wheel being sedentary is eroding our health. Lack of transportation options is a leading detriment to the nation’s collective wellness, according to the federal agency Healthy People. Sustainable cities provide many transportation options, including public buses and trains, car-sharing services and all forms of ride sharing; and perhaps most importantly, they are bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Choosing communities that make it possible to reduce driving and even go car-free
price of $28,431, the category has been around long enough to create a market in previously owned vehicles. A used hybrid that is just two years old can cost up to 25 percent less than a new one.
4. Buying American Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food—generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo. much of the time can save us money, reduce stress and improve our health.
3. Choosing a Car
We know two primary facts about cars: They are expensive and those with internal combustion engines pollute during operation. Still, many of us need one. Reducing the total impact and burden of owning a car can be as simple as prioritizing fuel efficiency. It helps that fuel-sippers now come in more sizes than just small, yet small subcompacts remain a good place to start our research because of their budget-friendly prices and high fuel economy. A subcompact that averages 32 miles per gallon (mpg) and has a sticker price below $15,000 can save us so much money compared with a top-selling compact SUV—upwards of $16,000 over five years, according to Edmunds.com—that if we need a larger vehicle on occasion, we can more easily afford to rent one. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), both small and midsized, can be an even better choice, averaging 41 mpg. Cost comparisons show that an HEV can save a heavily travelling city driver nearly $1,000 in fuel costs annually versus a comparably sized conventional gasolinepowered car. Although a 2014 midsized HEV has an average suggested retail
According to Consumer Reports, many shoppers prefer to buy products made in the USA, but with more than 60 percent of all consumer goods now produced overseas, finding American goods is not always easy. The good news is that buying American doesn’t mean only buying American made. We back the U.S. economy and jobs when we purchase used items that have been renewed or repurposed by enterprising citizens. Creative reuse supports new and existing businesses that collect, clean, sort, recondition, refurbish, remanufacture, update, refinish, reupholster, repair, tailor, distribute and sell used parts, materials and finished goods. Sarah Baird, director of outreach and communications of the Center for a New American Dream, an organization working to shift consumption away from wasteful trends, loves the history of used items. She says, “An item that has already lived one life has a story to tell, and is infinitely more interesting than anything newly manufactured.” Another reward is the big savings afforded by previously owned durable goods; not even America’s big-box discount retailers can beat these genuine bargains. Of course, not everything is available in the used marketplace, but when it makes sense, we can proudly know
The newest hybrids have been around for more than a decade, and the batteries have held up extremely well, lasting 150,000 to 200,000 miles in some cases. ~ CNN.com
that our purchases support American ingenuity and workers.
5. Getting Healthy
Going green is healthy in innumerable ways. In addition to driving less, banning toxic products from our household cupboards and dinner plates is another solid place to start on the road to improved well-being for ourselves and the planet. Toxic consumer products pollute the planet, from manufacture through use and disposal. They aren’t doing us any favors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that the average human body now contains an estimated 700 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals due to exposure to toxic consumer products and industrial chemicals. After researching proper local disposal of such hazards, replace them on future shopping forays with safer choices. It’s an investment in our health that can save untold pain and money and pay off big time in avoiding health problems ranging from cancer, asthma and chronic diseases to impaired fertility, birth defects and learning disabilities according to the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition. To reduce exposure to the toxins that are commonly sprayed on conventional crops, select sustainable and organic versions of foods to prepare at home whenever possible. Such choices help keep both our bodies and the environment healthy and can be surprisingly affordable compared with eating out and consuming prepackaged convenience foods. By substituting whole foods for prepared foods, cooking more meals at home and practicing good eating habits—like eating less meat and downsizing portions—the average person can enjoy high-quality food for $7 to $11 per day. This matches or falls below what the average American daily spends on food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Considering that diet-related diseases can cost afflicted families thousands of dollars a year, better food choices can make us not only healthier, but wealthier, too. Crissy Trask is the author of Go Green, Spend Less, Live Better. Connect at CrissyTrask.com.
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r. Michael nature. The resulting DeMaria is a stress causes mental, psychologist, emotional and physical author, sound healills. Everyone is searching artist and four-time ing for peace outside of Grammy nominee. A themselves. The hope local treasure, he is is always that the next respected for life guidrelationship, job, car ance that he has offered or iPhone will bring us to many people in our peace and happiness. local area, applying his Buddha said, "Peace unique integrative psycomes from within, do chology for more than not seek it without." My 25 years. In addition joy is helping people Michael DeMaria, Ph.D. to his mindful music, find their way back to he provides local weekly classes and their inner life—and discover the deep special workshops throughout the year abiding ocean of peace that lies within. at Sanders Beach Community Center, in Pensacola, that apply a combination When has your music particof sound therapy, meditation and yoga ularly influenced a healing? with healing and personal growth. Years ago, there was a young mother in her 30s, dying of cancer, and I came to You have said, "True joy is hospice to play the flute for her. I pracwhen your greatest joy meets tice Deep Listening when I am playing— the world’s greatest need." as if the music is already in the air and What does the world need that all I am doing is opening my heart for gives you joy in your work? the music to flow through me. My finIn my three decades of practice, I have gers were doing some strange things and learned that everything is flowing, I was just trying to follow. The woman, a unfolding and transforming—always. surfer, said, "What is that song?" No matter what we are experiencing in this moment, it is already beginning I said, "I don't know—I have never to shift in subtle and profound ways. played it before, it must be your song." Who we really are is pure present moment awareness. When we grasp She replied, "It reminds me of the wave this, we can recognize peace within. I rode into this life, and it gives me The world needs all of us to embody courage to ride the wave back out." this peace within. We live in a time of We are each a song that is literally the future shock, information overload and animating vibration of our life—and data smog. We are exposed to more it’s what we are here to share. It’s in information in one Sunday newspaper facing death—our own, or that of a than our ancestors would encounter in loved one—that our soul emerges most their entire lifetime. This causes expowerfully and we catch a glimpse of treme distraction from our essential true who we really are.
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hat is a pure plant-based diet? The simple answer, of course, is that we eat plants. We eliminate animals and eventually, animal products like dairy and eggs. The less simple answer is there is an abundance of plant foods that most people never eat, and eating a plant-based diet means that we might widen the variety of foods we eat. For example, it might include kale, broccoli, quinoa, ground flaxseeds, ground chia seeds, raw almonds and walnuts, raw almond butter, olive oil, all kinds of berries, figs, avocados, tomatoes, lentils, black beans, spirulina, sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, apples, peaches, mangoes, pineapple and garlic. There are a few important reasons to eat more plants. They are important to our health, and many people switch to eating plants because they want to lose weight, improve their heart health, stay healthy as they age, improve blood pressure or deal with diabetes. A plantbased diet has been shown to help with all of these conditions, but only if we also stay away from processed foods, because a diet of processed flour and sugar and fried foods just isn’t healthy. Who lives the longest? The healthiest populations in the world are
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plant-based: the Okinawans, in Japan, traditionally eat almost all plants, such as sweet potatoes, soybeans and lots of veggies, with a little fish and occasional pork; and the vegan Seventh-Day Adventists, in Loma Linda, California are the longest-living Americans as a group. Eating plants is the best thing we can do to reduce our risk of the leading causes of death. If we eat whole plant foods, we’re likely to lose weight. Plant foods, for starters, have almost no saturated fat, low calories and tons of fiber, while animal foods all have saturated fat, lots of calories and zero fiber. When going on a plant-based diet, focus on whole foods. A few categories of foods to include regularly include beans and other protein, like lentils, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans and garbanzo beans; nuts and seeds, like raw (not roasted or salted) almonds, walnuts, ground flaxseeds, chia seeds and hemp seed protein powder; almond milk; quinoa, which is like a grain, but really is a seed, full of nutrition; and good fats, which aren’t bad for us, just avoid saturated fats. Luckily, not many plant foods have saturated fats. Plants with good fats include avocados, nuts and seeds. Greens comprise one of the most
important and nutritious groups of all. Dark, leafy green veggies are full of calcium, iron and a ton of vitamins. Eat lots of kale, spinach, broccoli and collards daily; they have very few calories, meaning they pack a ton of nutrition in a small caloric package. Get a variety of fruits and veggies and enjoy berries of all kinds, like figs, apples, citrus fruits, peaches, mangoes, bananas, pears, bell peppers, garlic, beets, celery and cauliflower, just to name a few. Eat lots of different colors. Starches are not bad for us, but those that have few calories aren’t great, so find starches that provide lots of nutrition, such as sweet potatoes, red potatoes, squash, brown rice, sprouted whole wheat and steel-cut oats, among others. Other healthy stuff includes green tea, cinnamon, turmeric and nutritional yeast. Try these ideas to put it all together for a delicious menu. A tofu scramble with veggies uses some organic highprotein tofu crumbled and stir-fried with olive oil, garlic, diced carrots and tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms, spiced with tamari, turmeric, sea salt and coarse black pepper. For a big salad, start with a bed of kale and spinach, toss on other veggies such as carrots, mushrooms, cauliflower, snow peas, green beans and tomatoes, and then some beans, nuts and/or seeds. For smoothies, blend some almond or soy milk with frozen berries, greens, ground chia or flaxseeds, hemp or spirulina protein powder. Shana Wolf is the owner Off the Vine Organic Produce, in Fort Walton Beach. Contact her at OffTheVine.org.
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Washing soda, a caustic chemical cousin of baking soda, softens water and removes stains. Bond advises, “It’s a heavy duty cleaner as powerful as any toxic solvent,” so wear gloves. Hydrogen peroxide is considered an effective disinfectant and bleach alternative by the Environmental Protection Agency. Use it to whiten grout and remove stains.
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Essential oils derived from plants infuse cleaners with fragrance and boost germ-fighting power. Tea tree, eucalyptus and lavender oils all boast antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. The Jabs advise that although they can be pricy, “The investment will pay for itself many times over.”
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mericans use 35 million pounds of toxic household cleaning products annually. According to the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition, in Los Angeles, traces of cleaning chemicals can be found throughout the human body within seconds of exposure, posing risks like asthma, allergies, cancer, reproductive toxicity, hormone disruption, neurotoxicity and death. Equally sobering is the decades of research suggesting a relationship between the overuse of powerful disinfectants and the rise of antibiotic-resistant super bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), as well as concerns over these toxins entering water supplies and wildlife food chains. Cleaning product labels lack transparency, says Johanna Congleton, Ph.D., a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group, because “manufacturers aren’t required to specify ingredients.” One approach to assure safe ingredients is do-it-yourself (DIY) products. For Matt and Betsy Jabs, the authors of DIY Natural Household Cleaners who blog at DIYNatural.com, creating homemade cleaners is a rewarding exercise in sustainability and simplicity. “We’re cutting through all the marketing and getting back to basics,” says Matt. Affordability is another benefit:
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The Jabs’ homemade laundry detergent costs five cents per load, compared with 21 cents for a store brand. Annie B. Bond, a bestselling author and pioneering editor of the award-winning Green Guide, dispels a DIY myth: “What’s time-consuming isn’t making the cleaners; it’s making the decision to switch and figuring it all out,” she says.
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Find these multitasking ingredients in local groceries and health stores or online. White vinegar effectively cleans, deodorizes, cuts grease and disinfects against bacteria, viruses and mold. Castile soap in liquid or bar form serves as a biodegradable, vegetable-based surfactant and all-around cleaner (avoid mixing with vinegar, which neutralizes its cleansing properties). Baking soda cleans, whitens, neutralizes odors and softens water. It’s an excellent scrubbing agent for bathrooms, refrigerators and ovens. Borax, a natural mineral, improves the effectiveness of laundry soap. Although classified (as is salt) as a low-level health hazard that should be kept away from children and animals, borax is non-carcinogenic and isn’t absorbed through skin.
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All-purpose cleaner: Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy Toxin-Free Recipes, by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford, suggests combining one cup of vinegar, one cup of water and 15 drops of lemon oil in a spray bottle. Use it anywhere, including glass and mirrors. For serious disinfecting, follow with a hydrogen peroxide spray. Foaming hand/dish soap: Shake one cup of water, a quarter-cup of castile soap and 15 drops of essential oil in a foaming dispenser. Use in bathrooms and kitchens. Dishwashing detergent: DIYNatural recommends mixing one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda, a half-cup of citric acid and a half-cup of coarse kosher salt. Leave it uncovered for several days, stirring often to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate. Use one tablespoon per load with a half-cup of citric acid in the rinse to combat streaks. Laundry detergent: Combine one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda and one 14-ounce bar of grated castile soap. Use one tablespoon per load, adding a half-cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle. Prior to washing, use hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover (test first; it may lift color).
More than 95 percent of “green” products manipulate labels by providing irrelevant information (declaring a product is free of an already illegal chemical), being vague (masking poisons as natural ingredients), outright
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lying (claiming false endorsements) and other maneuvers. ~ TerraChoice Group Bathroom soft scrub: Bond recommends creating a thick paste with liquid castile soap and a half-cup of baking soda. Scour tubs, showers and stainless steel surfaces with a sponge, and then rinse.
Hard floor cleaner: Environmental Working Group’s DIY Cleaning Guide suggests combining a half-gallon of hot water with one cup of white vinegar in a bucket to mop.
Toilet bowl cleaner: Sprinkle one cup of borax into the toilet at bedtime and then clean the loosened grime with a brush the next morning, advises Bond. Wipe outer surfaces with the all-purpose spray.
Carpet cleaner: Freshen rugs by sprinkling baking soda at night and vacuuming in the morning, suggests Bond. For deeper cleaning, combine one cup of vinegar and two-and-a-half gallons of water in a steam cleaner.
Wood polish: Bond recommends mixing a quarter-cup of vinegar or lemon juice with a few drops of olive and lemon oil.
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he positive effects of probiotics on human health are becoming well known to the public as many associations are found between the types of microbes found in human and animal digestive systems and diabetes, obesity, Crohn’s disease and other human maladies. Even mental health issues such as depression can be positively affected by treatments with certain types of bacteria. Plants have a “stomach”, too; it’s the soil. And unlike their animal counterparts, plants, trees and turf don’t have mechanical digestion or organs with an acidic environment to break down their “food” and are therefore more dependent on microbes to meet their nutritional demands. The synthetic fertilizers in use since the early 1900s focus on delivering the macronutrients nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to the plant. While this promotes dark green, fast-growing plants, it may also have a detrimental effect on soil biology by inhibiting the supply of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and microbial life. Simply stated, the overuse of synthetic fertilizers can often damage the ecosystem of the soil by inhibiting the biological processes that keep soil alive and healthy. The net result is the potential loss of topsoil and overall soil fertility. By focusing solely on plant health, we have hindered the health of our soil and our environment. These high
amounts of macronutrients in traditional fertilizers have been attributed to negative environmental impacts by misuse and misapplication causing fertilizer runoff into our water systems. We need to redefine fertilization and set new standards that include the use of products that target soil biology and promote the expansion of topsoil organisms. Products consisting of carbon-based supplements, which target the soil food web (the living component of the soil), have proven to be successful in reducing the application amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus without sacrificing the visual appearance of the plant by promoting microbial life. Integrated pest management greatly reduces, and in many cases eliminates, the need for pesticides. Also, using baiting systems around buildings to target and eliminate the threat of termites, instead of pumping hundreds of gallons of pesticides, which can also eliminate beneficial organisms, is a technology worth investigating. Instead of treating the problematic symptoms of a home’s landscape and garden, it makes sense to treat the root cause; unhealthy soil. Natural fertilization improves soil structure while reducing runoff and leaching, facilitates the uptake of nutrients and detoxifies the soil. It will also increase the water-holding capacity of the soil and enhance the root growth of plants. All of these factors put together provide an
Plants have a “stomach”, too; it’s the soil. And unlike their animal counterparts, plants, trees and turf don’t have mechanical digestion or organs with an acidic environment to break down their “food” ... environment that is advantageous and environmentally responsible for plant growth, whether it be grass, ornamental plants, trees or the garden. Hunter Grimes is a third-generation certified operator with Bryan Pest Control, a family owned and operated company on the Emerald Coast for more than 37 years that employs 54 people. Bryan Grimes (owner) and two other employees have sat as presidents of the Florida Pest Management Association.
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Qigong Steps Up Vitality and Serenity
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A proven practice for supporting health and self-healing, qigong has been used in China for millennia to maintain and improve physical, mental and emotional well-being.
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i” (pronounced chee) refers to the life force or vital energy present in all things throughout the universe while “gong” means dedicated effort or steady practice of a skill. Qigong is the art of working intensely with this energy, cultivating life force. Acupuncture physician and qigong instructor Walter Hayley, in Bonita Springs, Florida, became passionate about qigong while working as a stockbroker in need of stress relief. He compares qigong’s movement of energy in the body to water running through a hose: “Qi is concentrated in channels throughout the body. Think of the qi as water and those channels as a garden hose branching out to every aspect of the individual. Stress, whether physical or emotional, can kink the hose. Qigong helps get the kinks out,” he explains. “It relaxes the body, letting energy flow more efficiently, allowing the body to heal itself.” Qigong styles vary, but Hayley remarks that most involve slow movement, focused awareness and special breathing techniques. Many describe
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the practice as a moving meditation. Qigong teacher Judith Forsyth, in Mobile, Alabama, says, “It’s often described as the mother of tai chi. When the quiet, internal energy art of qigong mixed with the powerful external martial arts, it developed into tai chi.” She emphasizes that the focus of qigong is less on its physical mechanics and more on understanding how the vital force moves through the body and can be used to enhance health and longevity. Inside the body, there’s an integrated network of subtle energy centers that international Qigong Master Robert Peng believes are connected to the capacity for genuine happiness. The goal is to awaken and pack these centers with qi. “By repeating slow, gentle movements over and over, you can develop the body’s capacity to draw qi from the universe. It can be stored in these centers and later channeled back through the body to empower your daily activities,” explains Peng, author of The Master Key: The Qigong Secret for Vitality, Love, and Wisdom.
He focuses on three of the body’s big energy portals: the “third eye”, located between the eyebrows; the “heart center”, at the center of the chest on the sternum and the “sea of qi”, just below the navel. The idea is that when energy is accessed in these three centers, specific spiritual qualities are accessed: wisdom, love and vitality (respectively). Harmonizing all three is ideal. Peng advises that when these essential elements are woven together in balance, dynamic happiness is possible. “You begin to project more wisdom, love, vitality, inspiration and peacefulness. Conversations flow more smoothly. Your life becomes more productive, meaningful and serene,” he says. “Whatever the challenges encountered, you’ll be better equipped to deal with them, while remaining inwardly content.” Forsyth was first guided to qigong when the prescribed rest, drugs, exercise and physical therapy following an accident left her with lingering neck and back problems. She recalls, “After eight weeks of practice, I experienced significant physical improvement, not only where I had considerable pain, but in my overall energy level, ability
By adding qigong to their daily routines, children learn to channel energy and enhance concentration; office workers reduce stress; seniors enhance balance and quality of life; and caregivers and midwives advance abilities to help others. ~ The National Qigong Association to sleep and the condition of my skin and hair. The peace and harmonizing meditation benefits of qigong were also affecting me positively in other ways. I became less worried, less of a perfectionist, less stressed out and began to experience more joyfulness.” While all styles benefit overall health, specific qigong exercises may be prescribed for specialized needs, from
athletic conditioning to management of chronic conditions such as arthritis, hypertension or cancer. The gentle movements can be performed by almost anyone at any age and ability level, even those confined to a chair or bed. “Qigong speaks to the body and the body then addresses the condition,” Hayley remarks. The experts advise that qigong is best practiced every day, even if for just five minutes. “A group class offers a synergy that a home practice lacks, but the more important practice is at home,” observes Hayley. Some personal instruction is ideal so the practitioner receives feedback, but books and videos make qigong accessible to everyone, everywhere. Hayley reminds newbies, “Just be patient. If one form doesn’t suit you, remember there are thousands of different forms to try.” Peng’s advice to beginners is, “Be happy! Think of the exercise as lighthearted play and remember to smile as you move.” Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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e crackle with “The institute “Just because activity. energy. Natural usually finds that when a someone isn’t patient doesn’t respond electromagnetic fields within us regulate treatment by an energy feeling symptoms to how our bodies work. healer, it’s because of from exposure the environment. I try Plus, we continually encounter many outside to neutralize its effect to to electronic energy fields from Wi-Fi, help the body regulate technology, that properly,” Traver says. cell phones and towers, power lines, microwave While protection in doesn’t mean ovens, computers, TVs, highly occupied famthat it’s not having ily areas is important, security devices and radar. A growing number protection in an effect on DNA.” providing of experts see these surbedrooms is especially rounding frequencies as vital, due to the amount ~ Camilla Rees an increasing danger to of time we spend there our well-being. for rest and restoration. Traver’s diag Applying modalities like acupunc- noses sometimes suggest remediation ture, Reiki, Touch for Health and Eden measures that involve an electrician Energy Medicine can help us maintain grounding currents and adding selective a healthy energy balance internally. shielding materials to block frequencies They work to harmonize the body flowing from electronic devices. “Magto protect against stress, trauma and netic fields from outside the house are associated illness. hard to control, but 98 percent of what Phyllis Traver, owner of Safe & I find can be fixed,” she advises. Sound Home, in Boston, is certified by When Terry Mollner, 69, was the International Institute of Buildinghaving trouble sleeping, he contacted Biology & Ecology to detect, measure Traver, who receives client referrals from and counter in-home electromagnetic energy healers. “The conclusions were
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stunning,” Mollner says. “The detector’s measurements went off the charts in the bedroom. It wasn’t the flat screen TV at the foot of my bed, but how the room’s wiring was done. The electrician installed a relay so I can switch off the power on that side of the house at night. Now, I sleep six or seven hours,” which he characterizes as “a profound change.” He also suggests turning off and moving cell phones away from beds. Mollner then hardwired the computers in his home, eliminated Wi-Fi and rearranged the electronic equipment in his home office. Kim Cook, an energy practitioner in Mission Viejo, California, specializes in Eden Energy Medicine and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Cook decided not to buy a house she was initially interested in because it was in a hot spot. When Cook used her meter to chart frequencies at home, it also prompted her to move her bedroom clock radio to a different bureau. “It’s no longer sitting right at our heads,” she notes. Plus, “I don’t put my cell phone on my body and it bothers me that my son puts his in his pocket.” An overarching observation from Cook’s professional practice is that increasing numbers of people in pain are interested in energy medicine because they’re so frustrated with Western medicine. She observes, “Pain is blocked energy, and people are learning how to unblock it naturally.” The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the International EMF Project in 1996 because of rising public health concerns due to the surge in EMF sources. After reviewing extensive research and thousands of articles, the organization can’t confirm—or deny—the existence of health consequences from exposure to low-level EMFs. But in 2011, the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer classified the electromagnetic radiation from cell phones as possibly carcinogenic to humans, based on increased risk for glioma, a malignant brain cancer. Lloyd Morgan, a senior researcher with the nonprofit Environmental Health Trust and lead author of the internationally endorsed report, Cellphones and Brain Tumors, goes further, unequivo-
cally stating, “Cell phone radiation is a carcinogen.” In our own environment, we can regulate EMF, says Iowan Camilla Rees, founder of the educational petition website ElectromagneticHealth.org and Campaign for Radiation Free Schools on Facebook; she is the co-author of Public Health SOS: The Shadow Side of the Wireless Revolution and Morgan’s cell phone report. Says Rees, “You can buy a meter,
avoid using cordless phones and baby monitors, and change your cell phone behavior. The harmful effects of cell phones decrease with distance; just by holding the cell phone six inches from your head, there is a 10,000-fold reduction of risk.” Priscilla Goudreau-Santos is a freelance writer and owner of Priscilla Goudreau Public Relations & Marketing, in Charlotte, NC.
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reating a backyard wildlife habitat provides valuable teaching moments. With planning and care, birds, bats, butterflies and bunnies can view yards as safe havens and sources for food, water and shelter, providing endless fascination. Josh Stasik, a father of Hummingbird three and owner of SweetNectar Recipe Seed.com, in Syracuse, Measure one part New York, sees firsthand how feeding winged won- ordinary white sugar to four parts water ders can be an inexpensive (no unhealthy red way to start a new family activity. “My mom taught dye needed). Boil me about flowers and bird the water first, and feeders. I hope my kids will then mix the nectar someday pass the informawhile the water is tion along to their chilhot; the sugar will dren,” he says. easily dissolve. Habitat plantings and available foods determine Source: what creatures will visit. TomatoEnvy.com
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“Native plants attract native bugs that are eaten by native birds and bats,” observes Stasik, noting that staff at extension services and garden centers can provide helpful advice. Based on his own research, Stasik knows, “Bird species have definite tastes in food. Bluebirds love mealworms. Hummingbirds like floral nectars. Orioles look for citrus fruit. Butterflies are eclectic sippers of both floral and citrus.” Hummingbirds pose particular appeal for kids and adults because they appear always on the move. Hummingbirds.net/ map.html follows their migration sites. Videographer Tom Hoebbel, owner of TH Photography, outside Ithaca,
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New York, builds birdhouses and nesting boxes with his kids. They also participate in the annual Christmas bird count for the Audubon Society (Birds.Audubon. org/Christmas-birdcount). The Great Backyard Bird Count, a joint project between nonprofits Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, folbird photos courtesy of Susan lows in February Gottlieb, of Venice, California (gbbc.BirdCount.org). “In our yard, we have five nesting boxes made from reused wood. Once or twice a week, we check to see who lives there and how many eggs there are,” says Hoebbel. “So far, we’ve seen bluebirds, chickadees and house wrens.” He laments the rapid decline of bats in the Northeast due to pesticides killing bugs, the main course for birds and bats. “In the winter, bats live in caves, so we put one-by-one-foot boxes in the yard for their summer homes.” Warm evenings on the patio are more enjoyable when bats clean up the mosquito population; a single bat can eat as many as 1,000 in an hour. The monarch butterfly population is another favorite species in decline, with the spectacular annual migration on the verge of disappearing due to illegal deforestation, climate change, expansion of crop acreage and imposition of genetically modified plants that reduce the growth of native species. “You can help them by planting perennial milkweed in your garden,” advises Brande Plotnick, founder of Tomato Envy, in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Milkweed is the food of choice because it makes the caterpillars and butterflies toxic to birds and other predators. Also consider planting garden phlox, coneflower and lantana. Migrating monarchs live about nine months and fly up to 30 miles per hour. Plotnick also suggests planting an herb garden that includes parsley. “Swallowtail butterflies will lay eggs on parsley, caterpillars hatch and feed on it, and eventually create a chrysalis,” she says. “You’ll be able to see the entire butterfly life cycle.” Rabbits add another dimension
to backyard wildlife. Just as birds and butterflies need trees, bushes and plants to land on and hide in, bunnies need ground cover. The Virginia Department of Game and Fisheries counsels that brush piles should start with a base of large limbs, logs or stones to raise the floor above ground and create tunnels and escape routes, plus a home base. Top with smaller branches and maybe a recycled Christmas tree or dead plants. Encourage structural density and permanence with live vines. The resulting brush pile should be igloo-shaped and about six to eight feet tall and wide. Visit Tinyurl.com/BunnyShelters. City ordinances or subdivision regulations might prohibit brush piles in ordinary yards. Find out how to gain certification as a wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Federation at Tinyurl.com/CertifiedWildlifeHabitat. Rabbits can have as many as seven babies per litter, depending on the species. Make sure their space is sufficient. Before attracting bunnies to the yard, be aware of local predators—hawks, owls, coyote, dogs and stray cats. The brush pile may also attract other animals like skunks, raccoons and reptiles. A wildlife habitat is a fun, ongoing learning experience. It calls on math skills for bird counts, geography to follow migration maps and woodworking to build homesites and feeding spots. It becomes a lesson in local ecology and the roles of native plants and animals. When children comprehend they can help save wildlife, it’s also a lesson in hope.
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on a leash—form the basis for good manners. Reward good behavior with praise, treats or a favorite activity.
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Amy Burkert, the on-the-road owner of GoPetFriendly.com, says, “After a long day at the office or a ‘ruff’ week at work, it’s nice to include your dog when eating out. Pet-friendly restaurants with outdoor seating areas where the dog can join you are becoming more common, but always ask first. “Dogs in dining areas should lie quietly under your table or by your chair,” she continues. “This is not the time to socialize. Diners may find it unappealing to be approached by your dog while they’re eating. Choose a table where your dog can be out of the way of customers and the wait staff.” It will take practice. “If he acts up, apologize, leave and know that you’ll do better next time,” says Burkert. A good process for teaching good restaurant manners begins with sitting quietly with the dog when there are few people around, and then moving on. The next time, order an appetizer. Increase the amount of time the pet is
expected to wait quietly, as well as the number of distractions.
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Christina Mendel, an international business coach with offices in Germany and Italy, adds that dogs need a safe and secure retreat from excessive activity. Her Chihuahua mix, Balu, is small enough to fit into a carry bag. He can take a nap, people watch or have a snack without fear of human interference. “The carry bag helps when I take clients to dinner, drive or fly to onsite appointments,” she says. “Many of my clients are dog owners, so we bond because he’s well behaved and knows tricks.” Flying presents its own challenges because airlines limit the number of pets on each flight. Check the company’s rules for pet size, weight and type of crate required. Dogs ride as cargo unless they are small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat. Other passengers might be fearful or allergic, so respect their boundaries. In the car, a dog needs to be calm and wear a special seat belt, be crated or otherwise restrained to keep him safe, not distract the driver and prevent lunging out the window.
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Dogs may be welcome in the workplace. Alexandra Blackstone, design director for Killer Infographics, in Seattle, Washington, takes her corgi puppy, Buster, to the office. “He was good
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when he was the only dog at work,” explains Blackstone. “When an older dog and another puppy were there, he barked and tried to herd them.” He didn’t read other dogs well, so to further Buster’s dog-to-dog communication skills, Blackstone enrolled him in doggie day care twice a week. She advises first introducing dogs outside of the office setting. “Communicate with coworkers as to what your dog is working on, so everyone is consistent in their behavior toward him,” Blackstone advises. “Be clear how to correct any inappropriate be-
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James Balog’s Dramatic Images Document Climate Change by Christine MacDonald
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ational Geographic photographer James Balog says he was skeptical about climate change until he saw it happening firsthand. Watching once-towering glaciers falling into the sea inspired his most challenging assignment in a storied 30-year career— finding a way to photograph climate change. In exploring Balog’s Extreme Ice Survey, a breathtaking photographic record of vanishing glaciers, and his award-winning documentary, Chasing Ice, Natural Awakenings asked about the challenges he faced to bring this dramatic evidence of climate change to a world audience.
How did seeing glaciers shrink “before your eyes” move you to endure sometimes lifethreatening conditions to get these images on record? I fell in love with ice decades ago as a young mountaineer and scientist. I loved to get up before dawn and hike out on a glacier in Mount Rainier or one in the Alps, watch the light come up and hear the crunch of the frozen ice underfoot. On a trip to Iceland early in the project, I was looking at these little diamonds of ice that were left behind on the beach after the glaciers broke up. The surf had polished them into incredible shapes and textures. Walking the beach, you’d realize each one was a unique natural sculpture that 40
existed only for that moment before the return of high tide stole it away. Nobody would ever see it again. That was an amazing aesthetic and metaphysical experience. I realized that I wanted people to share this experience, to see the glaciers disappearing. This visual manifestation and evidence of climate change is here, happening right before our eyes. It is undeniable.
Why do these photos and videos help us grasp the scale of Planet Earth’s climate changes already underway? When people encounter Extreme Ice Survey images, their response is typically immediate and dramatic. It is the first step toward caring about a distant landscape most will never experience in person, enabling them to connect the dots between what happens far away and the rising sea levels, extreme weather events and other climaterelated issues closer to home.
What can an everyday person do to help underscore the global scientific consensus and urgency of addressing global warming? Lobbyists and pundits seek confusion and controversy, because ignorance seeks to hide within a noise cloud of false information. As long as the public thinks climate change isn’t real or that science is still debating it, fossil fuel industries protect their profits. Without
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social clarity, the political leaders financially beholden to fossil fuel industries have no motivation to act. Market signals don’t help us make correct decisions when the military, health and environmental costs of fossil fuels that spread throughout the economic system don’t show up in today’s gasoline prices and electricity bills. Science and art seek clarity and vision. Clear perception is the key to changing the impact we’re having on our home planet. With social clarity, the policy, economic and technological solutions to wise energy use and countering climate change can be widely implemented. The path forward is being traveled by individuals committed to improving their own lives and communities; by school children who can’t stand the inaction of their elders; by innovative entrepreneurs and corporations eager to make or save money; by military generals seeking to protect their country and their soldiers; and by political leaders of courage and vision. We are all complicit with action or skeptical inaction; we can all participate in solutions to climate change.
What’s next on the horizon for you? We will continue to keep the Extreme Ice Survey cameras alive. This project doesn’t end just because the film came out. We plan to keep observing the world indefinitely. We’ll install more cameras in Antarctica; funding permitting, we also hope to expand into South America. I intend to continue looking at human-caused changes in the natural world, which is what I’ve been photographing for 30 years. I’m developing a couple of other big ideas for conveying innovative, artistic and compelling interpretations of the world as it’s changing around us. I will continue doing self-directed educational projects through our new nonprofit, Earth Vision Trust. Overall, I feel a great obligation to preserve a pictorial memory of vanishing landscapes for the people of the future. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.
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Michael Brant DeMaria in Concert April 26 • 7-7:45pm Native American Music Award winning recording artist Michael Brant DeMaria has 5 consecutive number one albums. Free.
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DIY Natural Body Care Basics – 6:30-8pm. No reason to settle for mass produced shampoo with preservatives that can harm you. Learn how quick and easy it can be to make your own shampoo, facial toner, facial cleanser and much more using common herbs you may already have on hand. $20. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing.
Unlocking your Intuition – 6:30-8:30pm. Toxins affect us physically, mentally and emotionally; more important they affect our pineal gland. Learn how the gland controls our intuition and environmental chemicals suppress our inner light and god connection. $5. Unity of Pensacola Fellowship Hall, 716 North 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com. Laurie.MarketingScents.com.
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Perdido Key Wine & Art Festival – Apr 4-5. 5:30-8pm. The event includes numerous arts and crafts vendors and live musical entertainment as well as wine tastings. Friday, $25, $45/per couple; Saturday, $15. Perdido Key Visitor Information Center, 15500 Perdido Key Dr, Perdido Key. 850492-4660. Events@PerdidoChamber. Tickets, info: PerdidoWineAndArts.com.
Overview of Aromatherapy – 6:30-8pm. The class offers a background on the use of aromatherapy coupled with a broad overview of why aromatherapy works. Learn which blends keep illness away and which blends help to soothe the soul. $20. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8 Auric Field Enhancement Meditation – 6-7pm. Cleanse, strengthen and enhance your auric fields – your aura. Great for energetic protection, boundary setting and spiritual abilities enhancement. $15. Via teleconference, reservations required. 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Overview of Herbal Medicine – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to use inexpensive bulk herbs to cure your family’s ailments and discomforts. Workshop covers infusions, decoctions, tinctures, capsules and salves; a review of basic herbs and their uses. You will know how to replace items in your medicine cabinet with herbs or essential oils. $25. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15 Lunar Eclipse Event with Alice McCall – 6-7pm. Experience a guided healing meditation that is heightened by the energy of a total lunar eclipse. A focus on the natural personal growth cycle of endings and new beginnings. $20. Via teleconference, reservations required. 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info. Nutrition to Heal Inflammation– 6:30pm-8:30pm. Self-heal such ailments as arthritis pain, thyroid disease, fibromyalgia and more following a nutritional regimen that focuses on anti-inflammatory foods. Cook and try numerous foods such as almond flour doughnuts and quinoa pilaf. $25. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-6843230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.
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Musical Echoes Festival. The Landing, 205 Brooks St SE, Ft Walton Beach. 850-837-9828. Information@MusicalEchoes.org.
MusicalEchoes.org. SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Reflex -OIL-ogy – 6:30-8:30pm. Experience Ingham reflexology enhanced by essential oils. Learn to relieve back pain, muscle aches, headaches, respiratory and digestion problems by using oils on the reflexes of your feet. Bring a loved one. $10. Office/Home, Fallen Tree Drive, Cantonment. 850-380-4943. laurieazzarella@gmail.com. laurie. marketingscents.com.
MONDAY, APRIL 28 Reflexology Workshop – 7:45am-5pm. Learn therapeutic Ingham Reflexology taught by Laurie Azzarella, International Institute of Reflexology Insrucor. Use on family,friends or professonal clients. 16 CEUs for theraists. $375 for new students includes materials. Office/Home, Fallen Tree Drive, Cantonment. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@ gmail.com. Laurie.MarketingScents.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 29 Solar Eclipse Event with Alice McCall – 6-7pm. Experience a guided healing meditation that is heightened by the energy of an annular solar eclipse. A focus on the natural personal growth cycle of endings and new beginnings. $20. Via teleconference, reservations required. 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.
April 25 • 2-5pm. Experiential workshop with Michael Brant DeMaria, sound healing artist, integrative psychologist and 4-time Grammy-nominated artist who will help Native American-style flute players and vocalists bring depth to their playing by playing from the heart, and on the way to discover their soul song. $50.
Holistic Discussion Group – 6:30-8:30pm. Monthly roundtable is a time to ask like-minded questions. On the journey to holistic health there is knowledge that varies from the different experiences of each person. Come and have some herbal tea and an evening of intelligent conversation about anything from herbal medicine to grain-free recipes; anything that comes to mind. $5. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-6843230. EsthersGardenOfHealing.
Marina Bay Resort 80 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Ft Walton Beach. 850-837-9828. Information@MusicalEchoes.org.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Living Probiotics – 1-3pm. Save money and get healthier by making such living probiotics as water kefir, kombucha and apple cider vinegar. Stop paying outrageous prices for organic products and probiotic capsules that are not close to those you make at home. Also dig into why living probiotics are important for health. $20. Esther's Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-6843230. EsthersGardenOfHealing.
May 23-25 Akashic Records Class Level One and Two - Level one $350, Level 2 May 26-27 $375.Every thought, intention, and action leaves a vibrational imprint on the ethers, or Akasha. Learn to access this information for yourself and others. Limited space, reg. req. Allegria Center for Well Being, 327 E Romana St Pens. 850-332-5662. Journey2theHeart.com.
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TRX and Aerial Movement Classes – Come hang from the ceiling and strengthen your core, tone your arms and legs, and decompress your spine. TRX Tue, 7am & Thur, 7am; Aerial Movement Fri, 8am. $28/drop in, $22/account. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. PurePilatesPensacola.com.
Yoga Classes – Mon, Vinyasa Flow 9:30am; Tues, Basics 8:30am, YogaFusion 5:30pm; Wed, Vinyasa Flow 5:30pm; Thurs, Basics 8:30am. $12/drop in, $10/account. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. PurePilatesPensacola.com. Restorative Yoga – 11:30am. Open to all Levels. Allegria Center for Well Being, 327 E Romana St Pensacola. Shawna Guheen, LMT. 850-332-5662. AllegriaMassage.com Barre Classes – Mon, 5:30pm; Wed, 7am; Thurs, 6pm. $12/drop in, $10/account. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. PurePilatesPensacola.com In The Flow Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. For beginners and advanced practitioners, flow from rhythmic movement and laughter to flowing yogic postures and meditative stillness, all accompanied by live music. Bring a yoga mat. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-436-5198. MDeMaria@ontos.org. ontos.org. Move into Wellness – 5:30-6:30pm. Movement exercises that promote health, including yoga, mudras, meditation, self-massage, stretching, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, deep breathing, rhythmic dancing and more. All levels welcome. $30, preregister. Perdido Bay Community Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Road, Pensacola. Cheryl: 850-492-4451. FoxCheryl@cox.net.
Tuesday Mat Day – 8:30 & 9:30am. 8:30am, Advanced Mat; 9:45am, Beginning Mat: Beth Bradford instructing both classes. $15/drop-in, $10/ account. Pilates Core Training, 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Modified Equipment Pilates – 4:30-5:30pm. Modified exercises for those needing extra assistance with back, neck, knee, shoulder or issues such as osteoporosis and arthritis; instructed by Lynette Ward, PT. $30/drop-in, $25/account. Pilates Core Training, 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Meditation & Pranic Healing Clinic – 7:15-9pm. MCKS Twin Heart’s meditation and Pranic Healing Clinic promoting general wellness/stress reduction. Free. Ever’man’s Natural Foods, Community Rm, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. Lorraine Graves, PhD: 850-433-2042. PranicHealingOasis@gmail.com. Meditation – 6am. 1st Tues. Guided meditation led by Reverend Jamie Sanders. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 North 9th Ave, Pens. 850-438-2277. Basic Yoga Classes – 8:30am. See schedule online for additional classes and times. $12/drop in, $10/ with a package. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. Info@purepilatespensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com
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wednesday Health Consultations – 9:30am-6pm. One-on-one with herbalist Thomas Easley RH. A variety of assessment techniques used to identify the root cause of health issues. Pace Wellness Center, 4958 Hwy 90, Milton. 850-994-5656. PaceWellnessCenter.com. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up Milton – 12-6pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU Wed. Alternative Health Food Store, 5533 Hwy 90, Milton. 850-374-2181. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up Pace – 1-5pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU Wed. The Wellness Center, 4958 US 90, Pace. 850-374-2181. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up Pensacola – 2-6pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU Wed. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-374-2181. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up Navarre – 2-6pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU Wed. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-374-2181. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up Pensacola – 3-6pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU Wed. The Herb Shop, 4761-4 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola. 850-374-2181. OffTheVine.org. Off the Vine Organic Produce Pick Up Pensacola – 3-6pm. Pre-order online by Sunday. PU Wed. Old Thyme Remedies, 2475 E 9 Mile Rd, Pensacola. 850-374-2181. OffTheVine.org. Peace Within Healing Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. Guided healing meditation with sound healing makes this a unique experience. Bring mat, cover, pillow for a lying down meditation proven to help with PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and many other challenges. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-4365198. MDeMaria@ontos.org.
Metaphysical Book Study – 6:30-8pm. A discusssion of important metaphysical texts. Currently using Discover the Power Within You. This is an open class with books available for use. Love offering. Unity of Gulf Breeze, 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, #26, Harbourtown Village, Gulf Breeze. 850-9323076. UnityOfGulfBreeze.org.
saturday Kundalini Yoga – 9-10:30am. Gentle Kundalini yoga, breathwork and meditation with Diana Waglis. $6/drop in, $20/4 classes. Unity of Gulf Breeze, 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, #26, Harbourtown Village, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3076. UnityOfGulfBreeze.org.
Spiritual Living Discussion – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn spiritual living tools to transform your personal life and help make the world a better place. Love offering. Carolyn & Jim Vary’s home, 2385 Burr Oak Drive, Cantonment. 850-637-4488. JJVary@ gmail.com. SpiritualLivingPensacola.blogspot.com. Aerial Movement Classes – 5:30pm. Come hang from the ceiling with us and strengthen your core, tone your arms and legs, and decompress your spine. $28, $22/with a package. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. info@purepilatespensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com.
thursday Healing Meditation – 6:45pm. Experience meditation, music and healing prayer, with an opportunity to receive a brief reiki treatment, oneness blessing, or personal healing prayer. Love offering. Unity of Gulf Breeze, 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, #26, Harbourtown Village, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3076. UnityOfGulfBreeze.org. Wellness Rocks Pensacola – 6-8pm. Professionals of integrative medicine and natural wellness provide educational presentations and workshops offering cutting-edge information and know-how on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth and services that support a healthy lifestyle. Hosted by Natural Awakenings.a Free. Ever’man’s Community Room, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-687-0826. Publisher@NWFNaturally.com. WellnessRocksNaturally.com. Emerald Coast Tour’s Wine and Glide –5:307pm. Segway training, an hour Segway glide around downtown Pensacola with a stop at a local wine
Yoga for Life – 10am. Peace for the body, mind and soul. Perdido Bay Community Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd, Pensacola. 850-865-7144.
tasting. $45 per person. Space is limited and tours book up fast. 850-417-9292. Community Acupuncture and Emotion Code Clinic – 6:30-8:30pm. Dr. Bonnie McLean is providing her Community Acupuncture Clinic for stress reduction, combined with Margie Kalaluhi’s Emotion Code sessions. $20/acup, $10/ec. 5012 Muldoon Cir, Pens. RSVP 850-457-3354. SpiritGateMedicine.com. Restorative Yoga – 7m. Open to all Levels. Allegria Center for Well Being, 327 E Romana St Pensacola. Shawna Guheen, LMT. 850-332-5662. AllegriaMassage.com.
Intuitive Gallery Readings – 6:30-8:30pm. International intuitive Ericka Boussarhane uses her mediumship to help others find closure and insight. $10. Mystic Cottage, 4971 Mobile Hwy, Pens. 850941-4321. PensacolaEvent@aol.com.
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friday Gyrokinesis Class – 9:15-10:45am. Work your entire body through spinal movements including gentle joint and rhythmic muscle undulation. $20/ drop-in, $15/account. Pilates Core Training, 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Emerald Coast Tour’s Wine and Glide – 5:30-7pm. Segway training, an hour Segway glide around downtown Pensacola with a stop at a local wine tasting. $45 per person. Info, registration: 850-417-9292.
BE MORE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR BODY! Find relief from injuries, pain, movement restrictions and postural/structural imbalances with ROLFING. Sharalee Hoelscher, Certified Rolfer™, RCST®, (Lic. #MA34039). 850-450-8508. HealingWithBodywork.com. CUPS RULE, MUSCLES DROOL; EXPERIENCE MEDI-CUPPING MASSAGE – Relieve stress and pain; reduce inflamed joints, scar tissue, adhesions; increase relaxation. Karen Dowling LMT, (Lic.# MA 26637) 850449-0059.
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Ever’man community room events 315 W Garden St, Pensacola, Florida 850•438•0402 Everman.org TUESDAY APRIL 1
THURSDAY APRIL 10
SATURDAY APRIL 19
Story Sprouts 10 am-12 pm. Every Tues. Age 3-5. Join Miss Audrey for stories, crafts and healthy snacks. Free
Ever’man Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting – 10-11am. See newsbrief on page 7.
Ever’man Downtown Health Series: Health Living – 10am-12pm. Features eating and living healthy; demos by 4 professionals in nutrition and the culinary arts. Story on page 12. Preregistration required.
Yoga 6 pm-7 pm. Every Tues. You must be 18+ to attend. Free Twin Hearts Meditation/Pranic Healing – 7:158:30pm. Every Tues. Promotes wellness and stress reduction. Free
WEDNESDAY APRIL 2 Pensacola Cooks Lunch & Learn – 12-1pm. Executive Chef Daniel Watts of The Wine Bar on Palafox. Interactive lunch. Pensacola Cooks pricing. Integrate: A Trauma Sensitive Yoga Class – 6-7pm. Every Wed. Helps students “come home” to themselves by encouraging practice, through asana and breath, of listening to the body in a profound and respectful way. Free.
THURSDAY APRIL 3 Heirloom Gardening & Cooking Fun-da-Mentals – 10am-12pm. Every Thurs. For the home gardener and chef. With heirloom gardener and culinary instructor Cat McCreery. An heirloom lunch; receive two plantings. Natural Healing & Herb Study: Whole Body Cleansing – 6-8pm. 7 Day Cleanse, using a Colema Board, probiotics, parasites, emotional cleansing, smoothies. $5/non-members.
MONDAY APRIL 7 Connected Warriors Yoga Class – 10-11am. Every Mon. A class specifically for vets, service members, their family and support people; designed to help manage the symptoms of PTSD. Free.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 9 Pensacola Cooks Lunch & Learn – 12-1pm. Interactive lunch with Cat McCreery, Heirloom Liberty Garden. Pensacola Cooks pricing.
Wellness Rocks Event – 6-8pm. Wellness Rocks Pensacola – 6-8pm. Educational presentations and workshops offering cutting-edge information and know-how on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth and services that support a healthy lifestyle. Hosted by Natural Awakenings. Free. For more information onspeakers, presenters, workshops and film viewing visit WellnessRocksNaturally.com.
MONDAY APRIL 21 PFLAG Meeting – 6-7pm. Parents, Family, Friends of Lesbians and Gays, a non-profit, promotes wellbeing and acceptance with families and friends. PFLAGpensacola@yahoo.com. Free.
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WEDNESDAY APRIL 23
Ever’movie Night: Living Downstream – 6:308:30pm. Eloquent documentary breaking the silence about cancer and its environmental links. Free.
Pensacola Cooks Lunch & Learn – 12-1pm. Executive Chef Nick Farkas. Pensacola Cooks pricing.
SATURDAY APRIL 12 GRAND OPENING – 12-4pm. Celebrate your new Ever’man Grocery and Café: live music, food demos and samples. Explore your new store.
MONDAY APRIL 14 Mind, Body, Spirit group of Pensacola – 6-8pm. People of varied cultural and spiritual backgrounds come together for awareness in emotional wellness, holistic health, personal growth and spiritual enlightenment. Free.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 16 Pensacola Cooks Lunch & Learn – 12-1pm. Chef Amber Solnick, Gourmand Provisions.
THURSDAY APRIL 17 Natural Healing and Herb Study – 6-8pm. 10 Day Cleanse, pH balance and how to do a Stone Removal. $5/non-members.
FRIDAY APRIL 18 Soap Making – 5-7pm. Artisan Pat Johnson demonstrates soap making. $5/nonmembers.
THURSDAY APRIL 24 Natural Healing and Herb Study – 6-8pm. 10 Day Cleanse, Liver Cleansing & Kidney-Bladder Cleansing. $5/nonmembers.
FRIDAY APRIL 25 Pensacola Cooks for Children 3-5. 11am-12pm. 2-5pm. Kids make Some-Bunny Loves Me Foods using picture card recipes. $15/per child. Pensacola Cooks Teen’s Test Kitchen – 5-8pm. Supervised cooking and connection with peers. Pensacola Cooks pricing.
SATURDAY APRIL 26 Introduction to Home Brewing – 9am-2pm. The art of making beer from scratch. $10, $5/members. Introduction to Pilates – 10-11am. Bring exercise mat. $2/nonmembers. Non-GMO Awareness – 1-3pm. Discuss genetically modified foods and possible harmful side effects. Free. Tai Chi – 4-5pm. Calm, soothing Tai Chi melts away the stress. Free. Breastfeeding the Easy Way – 6-8pm. How to rock the first 2 weeks of breastfeeding; what to expect, how to tackle challenges. Free.
MONDAY APRIL 28 Board Meeting – 7-9pm All Ever’man members are welcome.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 30 Pensacola Cooks Lunch & Learn – 12-1pm. Pensacola Cooks pricing.
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Young Living Educator, Sponsor #327923 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com WellnessPurposeAbundance.com/YL/123
Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Advertising@NWFNaturally.com to request our media kit or visit our Advertise web page at NWFNaturally.com.
ACUPUNCTURE INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8402 4542 Alba St, Pace
Physician applied acupuncture. A safe and effective treatment for general and specific conditions including pain management from neck, shoulder and back conditions, and as an alternative to pain medications. See ad, page 9.
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(ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE) BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
60 2nd St, Ste 304, Shalimar 850-651-2286 BodyworksByBull.com A patented, soft-tissue system/ movement-based massage technique that treats specific issues with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves; for example, carpal tunnel, sciatica, plantar fasciitis and many more. See ad, page 3.
Barre Pure Pilates
221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy 850.932.3424 PurePilatesPensacola.com Come strengthen and stretch with Pure Pilates’ Barre class. Barre is a body changing workout set to music and designed to be fun without stressing or straining the body. See ad, page 4.
BEAUTY Camy Kilker
At Le Vouge Salon (850)582-0177 609 West Chase St, Pensacola CamyKilker@gmail.com Providing an organic solution to beauty in a world full of chemicals. Organic Salon Systems gives you clean and healthy hair with ammonia free hair color and chemical free styling products. See ad, page 4.
Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of therapeuticgrade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal consultations, inhome classes, household products, health supplements, diffusers, group presentations and business training. See ad, page 17.
CHIROPRACTIC JACOBS CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER
John Neff, DC • Richard Jacobs, DC 215 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, 850-912-8485 • JacobsChiropractic.com Doctors at the Center utilize a chiropractic method focusing on specificity. Care is taken to find the affected vertebra and resolve the problem. Follow up adjustments are given only when needed.
FOODS & SUPPLeMENTS ESTHER’S GARDEN OF HEALING, LLC 8184 Navarre Pkwy • Navarre 850-499-3670 Esthersgardenofhealing@live.com
A unique establishment specializing in 150+ bulk herbs, 40+ loose teas, homeopathic remedies and our herbal skincare line. Find us on Facebook for an updated schedule of our weekly workshops. See ad. page 27.
COLONIC AUSTIN HEALING ARTS
Carole A Austin, RN, LMT, Lic 18275 101 Clematis St, Pensacola 850-470-0420 Is your body a toxic waste site? Cleanse your entire large bowel of toxicity, harmful bacteria and accumulated waste. Safe, sanitary, refreshing. Massage and far-infrared sauna available. See ad, page 47.
Pensacola Wellness Center, LLC Beverly North, LMT, CT 945 W. Michigan Ave., 6C, Pensacola 850.449.5572 MA 56835 MM24149
Wellness requires a state of b a l a n c e . We o f f e r c o l o n h y d r o t h e r a p y, r e f l e x o l o g y, massage therapy and other alternative modalities to help you achieve/maintain your wellness model. See ad, page 16.
DENTISTRY DR DAYTON HART, DMD
IAOMT Protocol 225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com Free book: Mercury Free Dentistry. Ozone, laser no-suture gum surgery, test for compatible materials, cavitycausing bacteria. Examine for gum disease bacteria. Laser cavity diagnoses, saliva, ph check, oral galvanic screening; no fluoride.
EVER’MAN NATURAL FOODS 315 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-438-0402 • EverMan.org
Natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, whole-some baked goods, hot deli lunches, environmentally friendly products, and educational classes and events. Mon-Sat, 7am-9pm; Sun, 10am-7pm. See ad, page 33.
OFF THE VINE ORGANIC PRODUCE Serving Panama City, Rosemary Beach, Destin, Crestview, Niceville, FWB Support@OffTheVine.org 850-374-2181 • OffTheVine.org
All organic – all the time! We bring the farmers market to you. Check our new organic produce selection every Friday and pick up the following Wed. Pick up or delivery available. See ad, page 25.
PACE WELLNESS CENTER
Katie Lastinger, Owner 850-994-5656 • PaceWellnessCenter.com Facebook/The-Wellness-Center Offers supplement/herbal wellness; assessment practices: iridology, tongue/fingernail/pulse analysis, glandular body typing. Healing therapies: ionic footbath, hot house, chi machine, and massage therapy. See ad, page 17.
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PENSACOLA NATURAL FOODS, INC 916 W Michigan Ave, Unit C, Pensacola 850-433-8583 PensacolaNaturalFoods.com
1 5 % o ff v i t a m i n s , h e r b s , homeopathics. 10% off groceries for military. Natural and organic groceries; wheat-, dairy-, glutenfree foods; nitrate-free meats, poultry; low-carb foods; organic wine, beer; locally-made jewelry, soaps, candles. Bulk discounts. See ad, page 8.
Wild Roots Mindful Eating Restaurant and Market 5 Via Deluna, Pensacola Beach 888-935-8827
HYPNOSIS Deana Cooper Chapman
Hypnosis and Life Coaching CCH, CNLP 850-261-3596 Deana@deanacooperchapman.com
The mind is the most powerful gift we have. Using Hypnosis, NLP and Life Coaching you can improve, change or accept anything you truly desire. Reach your full potential. Two locations: Navarre Healing Arts & 8th Element Wellness FWB.
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Practicing more than 20 years Pensacola • 850-291-8041 Specializing in stress management, behavior modification, feelings of fear and anxiety, weight loss, smoking cessation, motivational issues, relationship problems, inner-child concerns, lack of selfesteem, sports enhancement. Call for complimentary consultation. See ad, page 16.
HEALING ARTS Psychologist, Yoga/Meditation Teacher Sound Healing Artist, Speaker, Author, Info@ontos.org • MichaelDemaria.com
ad, page 25.
Free meditation series at Youtube. com/MBDemaria; upcoming events at PeaceWithinNow.com. Ongoing meditation/yoga classes at Sanders Beach Community Center. 850-436-5198. Healing music available on iTunes, Amazon.com, CDbaby.com. See
HEALING PATH, ALICE MCCALL
Transformational Energy Healer/Counselor BS Psychology, MBA, Hypnotherapist 850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info Phone sessions to heal serious health issues, unwanted patterns, and more. Authored Wellness Wisdom on natural health and healing; inspired by her journey with cancer.
RAMONA SHIRES, MeD, CH, APH Hypnosis, Pranic Healing Education, Life Coaching Pensacola • 850-637-3142
Achieve your best life. Get better grades and eliminate test anxiety. Manage pain, relieve stress, change unhealthy habits. NGH and IACT certified hypnotist. Free consultation. See ad, page 24.
INTUITIVE ARTS TERESA BROWN
3 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-206-1853 TeresaBrown.net Experienced intuitive medium, public speaker, and author. Find peace, healing and renewal of energy through energetic clearing, past life regression and spiritual counseling. Consultations in person or phone.
HOLISTIC MEDICINE INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8402 4542 Alba St, Pace
A holistic, caring physician combining traditional medicine with Oriental medicine; orthopedic medicine; holistic p a i n r e h a b i l i t a t i o n . We understand the patient’s physical, mental and financial difficulties and offer focused approaches to healthcare. See ad, page 9.
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Shawna Guheen, LMT 327 E. Romana St., Pensacola 850-332-5662 ShawnAguheen@cox.net AllegriaMassage.com
Shawna has 18 years’ experience as massage therapist. Techniques and pressure levels are customized to achieve optimal relief of stress and pain and improve well-being. See ad, page 32.
MAIA RIZZI, CCHT
Clean, Organic, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free and Dairy Free foodsPure, Fresh, Simple. Mindful, health-conscious eating on Pensacola Beach. Organic menu and Market Salads, Wraps, Sandwiches. See ad, page 7.
MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA, PhD
MASSAGE THERAPY Allegria Therapeutic Massage
JEWELRY ROCK HARD DESIGNS
100 E Co Hwy 30A, Grayton Beach 16 N Palafox St, Pensacola 850-534-4534 • 850-438-5119 RockHardDesigns.com International award-winning jewelry designs. Museum-style gallery. Finest diamond collection in the region. More than 6,000 ergonomic original designs. Certified harmony green metal, refined not mined. Certified ethical gems. See ad, page 23.
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BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
60 2nd St, Ste 304, Shalimar 850-651-2286 BodyworksByBull.com Our team specializes in all types of therapeutic massage: sports rehabilitation, active isolated stretching, neuromuscular/ orthopedic massage, myoskeletal alignment and kinesio-tex tape application to help you achieve a pain free life. See ad, page 3.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE BARBARA BRUNI
Pilates Core Training 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • BarbaraBruni.com Myofascial release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex, eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system (the straight-jacket) that causes painful symptoms. LMT # MA64267. See ad, page 6.
NEUROFEEDBACK BETTER BRAIN SERVICES, LLC
69 Baybridge Dr, Gulf Breeze 850-417-9279 • BetterBrainServices.com Tara.Schuck@hotmail.com Better Brain Services provides comprehensive assessments and innovative treatment options to improve your life. Services are available for children 5 yrs and up, adolescents and adults. See ad, page 32.
PILATES PILATES CORE TRAINING
Barbara Bruni, Owner 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.com Mat, yoga, cycle, gyrokensis and equipment classes, or private sessions for a personalized experience. Website lists instructors, class schedule and prices. See ad, page 6.
PURE PILATES
221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy 850-932-3424 • PurePilatesPensacola.com
Join us at Pure to experience the largest Pilates studio on t h e C o a s t . Va r i e t y o f Equipment and Mat classes are offered 6 days a week. To n e y o u r c o r e w i t h PURE. See ad, page 4.
SKIN CARE
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Prolotherapy is the missing link in treating chronic pain by repairing traumatized ligaments throughout the body. We offer a variety of treatments, minimally invasive pain management. See ad, page 9.
Jamie Sanders, Minister 716 N 9th, Pensacola 850-438-2277 • UnityPNS.com Unity of Pensacola offers spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. We provide philosophy that is spiritual, not religious, and love-based, not fear-based. See ad, page 14.
Tanning (Organic) SanTan Organic Spray Tanning 850-293-1617 www.SanTanByAmber.net Amber Ottley-owner
Certified Rolfer (MA34039) Registered Craniosacral Therapist 850-450-8508 HealingWithBodywork.com
Get out of pain once and for all. Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body. See ad, page 24.
WATER EMERALD COAST CULLIGAN
Serving Florida Panhandle from Pensacola to Panama City 888-320-5531 • EmeraldCoastCulligan.com Your complete resource for questions, concerns, water testing needs. Treating water on the Gulf Coast for more than 60 years. Providing soft, conditioned water to the highest quality drinking water. See ad, page 15.
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Dr Anthony V Huynh Pensacola • 850-416-2884 SacredHeartMedicalGroup.org/ WeightManagement
Dr. Huynh offers personalized weight-loss treatment plans and resting-metabolic-rate testing to help patients achieve healthy weight loss through long-term lifestyle changes. Office visits are covered by most insurance plans. See ad, page 5.
YOGA STUDIOS
Look fabulous from the start this tanning season, naturally. Organic sunless tanning, long lasting, natural appearance. Fast drying, Water-based, Alcohol free, no harsh dyes or chemicals. By Appointment Only. See ad, page 16.
ROLFING SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST
Providing a holistic approach to weight loss by combining Eastern and Western Medicine to achieve a balanced program. We understand the physical, mental and financial difficulties of patients and offer focused approaches to healthcare. See ad, page 9.
SACRED HEART WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION
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INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8402 4542 Alba St, Pace
Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8402 4542 Alba St, Pace
MelanSol is certified chemical-free skin care that brings hope and peace of mind to everyone who wants to enjoy a safe relationship with the sun. See ad, page 28.
PRANIC HEALING
Achieve your best life. Get better grades and eliminate test anxiety. Manage pain, relieve stress, change unhealthy habits. NGH and IACT certified hypnotist. Free consultation. See ad, page 24
INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE
Michael J Russ 866-242-3776 PureSunscreen.com
RAMONA SHIRES, MED,CH, APH Hypnosis, Pranic Healing Education, Life Coaching Pensacola • 850-637-3142
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Allegria Therapeutic Massage Shawna Guheen, LMT 327 E. Romana St., Pensacola ShawnAguheen@cox.net 850-332-5662 • AllegriaMassage.com
Lighthearted practice that anyone can do, combined with gentle encouragement in challenging yourself. Yoga is therapy for the body, heart and spirit. See ad, page 32.
Pure Pilates
221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy 850.932.3424 PurePilatesPensacola.com We have yoga for everyone at Pure. Basic, Flow and Fusion will leave you feeling stretched and centered to take on the rest of your day. Inquire about variety and times. See ad, page 4.
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