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hanks to all who participated in the 2017 Holistic Health Expo on the Emerald Coast. It was filled with healthy living enthusiasts, smiling faces, heartcentered providers—and fun! It would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of many coming together in solidarity for healthy, positive and inspired living. Special thanks to our sponsors, exhibitors and many volunteers, as well as the helpful and delightful event staff at the Emerald Coast Convention Center—you all were part of an event that exceeded this community’s expectations! Scott and Daralyn Chase A warm and sincere thank you to Emerald Sponsor Eyeglass World; Gold Sponsors and presenters Dr. Lori Poelstra of Manifest Mind Body Medicine and Dr. Kyle Chavers of Foundations Medicine; Silver Sponsor Golden Almond Health Food Store; and Media Sponsor WUWF (88.1 FM). Exhibitors and workshop hosts: 8th Element Wellness; BK Integrative Health & Lifestyle Medicine; The Bodhi Tree; Body-B-Healthy; Body by Bull; Boot Campaign; Brava Hair Studio, Day Spa & Boutique; Bridgeway Institute; Carun North America; Richard Chern, MD; Center for Pranic Healing Gulf Breeze; Crossfit Savior; Michael Brant DeMaria, PhD; doTERRA Essential Oils; Earth’s Choice Pest Solutions; Emerald Coast Weight Loss; Endo Scientific; Ever’man Natural Foods; Float Brothers Float Spa; Camy Gibson at Le Vogue Salon; Gulf Coast Air Care; The Healing Clinic; Health Coach Services; Healthy for Life-Juice Plus+; HELO-Health and Lifestyle Oracle; Isagenix; It Works; LexyLeah Activewear; Light Energy Dancing; M&M Chiropractic; Made in the Shea; Massage Envy; Modern Day Mystic; Mosquito Authority; Natural Health Consultants; NuSkin/Pharmanex; OneBlood; Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy; PainCareLLC; Panhandle Butterfly House; Positive Chiropractic; Register Family Farm; Rejuvatrim Aesthetics; Sacrowedgy; Salon Vedat; Scentsy; Skintrenzixs Skincare Center; Synergy Organic Juice Bar & Café; The Spa Navarre; Thermography Advantage; Thrive Life; Valentus-Java Express; Verity & Victoria Naturals; Wild Ginger Décor; Young Living Essential Oils; Eddie Zant, M.D.; Zurvita by Deb McKinney. Staff members and volunteers: Diana Pereira, Heather Del Castillo, Derek Dinkler, Gayonne Dinkler, Payton Chase, Mundy Pereira, Sebastian Pereira, Sara Burda, Laurel Clark, Brittany Lynn King, Jenn Latusek-Nabholz, Cindie Janssen, Deidre Henderson, Becky Lancaster, Tim Tucker, Lisa Raquel Burge, Katrina Teal, Lynette Luster, Luke Lancaster, Jackie Thurman, Pamela See, Paulina Mendez, Cynthia Trisch, Norma Willock, Dottie Bruhn, Mary Dabrowski, Tawny Thurman, Ashley Tucker, Mhya Pereira, Cathy Blackburn, Angelo Blackburn, Cheryl Burkhardt, Cynthia Turner, Elaine Lipscomb, Dawn Anderson Hinkley, Cheryl Gilg, Kim Nimmons, Sarah A Jones, Debra Hooks, Tammy Lantz, Wesley E. Turner, Kellie Crawford, Tina Falbo, Brittny Langan, Denise Fox, Cheryl Giebel, Elle Brandon Haight, Ruthann Stubblefield, Kerry Sandell, Christy Kirk, Shannon Langford ,Tina Henderson, Simca Lynn-Finkley, Louanne Page, Ronnie Page, Ofelia Marks, Sandra Aceron, Betsy Terry, Sierra Smith, Natasha Page, Demetre Page, Karl Sandell, Mae McDonnell. You were all more than willing to help with some of life’s biggest challenges or simply provide kinder solutions and positive inspiration. Most important, you continue to make a difference. With great appreciation and admiration,
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anifest Mind Body Medicine, a new Integrative Medicine and wellness clinic, has just opened in Destin. Medical Director Lori Poelstra, MD, says it’s the only such clinic on the Emerald Coast offering Ayurveda and integrative medicine counseling, Lori Poelstra, MD Primordial Sound Meditation instruction, and other health and wellness services under the direction of a board-certified physician. “Manifest integrates ancient, time-tested principles for health and well-being with the most up-to-date, evidencebased research and information,” Poelstra says. The new clinic is designed to offer the community a variety of alternative and complementary options to bring health and happiness to their lives, she explains. “Our philosophy for health and wellness is based on 5,000-year-old Indian Ayurvedic principles that focus on preventing and treating disease by caring for the whole person—body, mind and spirit. What’s very important and unique about our clinic is that we integrate these ancient principles with modern-day, evidence-based research to provide the most comprehensive advice and teachings.” Poelstra is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physcian, Deepak Chopra Center for Wellbeing-certified instructor, and Ayurevdic Healing Institute-certified Vedic counselor. She is now accepting appointments for one-on-one Ayurveda, integrative medicine or Vedic counseling, and healing services such as acupuncture and quartz bowl vibrational sound chakra healing. Manifest also offers a variety of educational workshops, such as Perfect Health: An Ayurvedic Lifestyle Program and Primordial Sound Meditation Instruction. Both these programs were developed by Dr. Deepak Chopra and the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. Workshops start the beginning of April. Seating is limited to create an intimate and interactive learning environment.
This year marks the 47th year that Earth Day has inspired and mobilized individuals and organizations worldwide to demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. The fight for a clean environment continues in a climate of increasing urgency, as the ravages of climate change and our consumption culture become more manifest every day. Earth Day was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970. The first Earth Day was focused on the United States. In 1990, an organization launched by Denis Hayes, who was the original national coordinator in 1970, took it international and organized events in 141 nations. Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year. Pensacola has been celebrating Earth Day for decades. Although we have gone through many transitions throughout the years, we have been constant in that as a society we have a responsibility not only to ourselves, but to future generations to protect, preserve, and conserve our natural resources not only for the human species, but all species. The annual Earth Day Pensacola festival draws thousands to our region to celebrate green technology, and to promote green life choices. The Earth Day Pensacola 2017 celebration will be held at
Bayview Park (2001 East Lloyd Street) on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Earth Day Pensacola is an annual event where the people of Northwest Florida get together to celebrate the Earth in a fun, family friendly atmosphere. There will be live music, the newest in green vehicle technology, food vendors, a large children’s area, and many different information booths on how members of the Pensacola community can live more sustainably. The public is invited to be a part of Earth Day and help write many more victories and successes into Earth Day history. Participants can discover energy they didn’t even know they had, and channel it into building a clean, healthy, diverse world for generations to come.
Manifest Mind Body Medicine is located at 155 Crystal Beach Dr., Destin. For appointments, call the clinic at 850-974-9242. For more information, visit ManifestClinic.com.
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newsbriefs Pilates Day Celebration Benefits Pensacola Humane Society
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n May 6, Pure Pilates of downtown Pensacola and Gulf Breeze will celebrate National Pilates Day by offering all its classes free to help educate people about the health and wellness benefits of Pilates, yoga, TRX, aerial silks and other exercise systems. Owner Susan Clark says that in lieu of class fees, the studio will be collecting donations for the Pensacola Humane Society in conjunction with that organization’s Paws on Palafox 3K walk, which will be held the same day. p i l a t e s Pure Pilates will offer the 45-minute classes GYROTONIC from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The schedule includes Aerial Slings, MOTR, Pilates Equipment, Pilates Mat, TRX, Gyrokinesis, Yogalates and PIYO. Pilates Day classes will be offered on a firstcome, first-served basis, with preregistration opening on May 1. The classes are complimentary with a donation of money or needed items to the Pensacola Humane Society, whose wish list is posted on the Pure Pilates website. Pilates Day is an annual, international, community-based event celebrated on the first Saturday of May. “The Pilates Day mission is to foster the public’s appreciation and awareness of the Pilates method through a network of varied, innovative and high- quality grassroots Pilates events that are accessible and affordable to all,” Clark says. “This event is open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend and enjoy the celebration. We’ll be offering special discounts on fitness packages and fitness apparel in celebration of Pilates Day.” Pilates Day is a program of the Pilates Method Alliance, and Pilates Day events are produced and hosted by PMA members. Clark, a Pensacola native, is a PMA-certified Pilates teacher and a Balanced Body master educator. She says Pure Pilates is the largest studio in Northwest Florida that offers the Gyrotonic method.
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arth Day Pensacola, celebrating this year’s theme of Energy, Transportation and Sustainability, will be held April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bayview Park. The residents of Northwest Florida get together at this annual event to celebrate the Earth in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. There will be live music, dancing, yoga, a sustainable art show, food vendors, an expanded children’s area and a variety of informational booths showing how members of the Pensacola community can live more sustainably. There will be vendors supporting the theme with information about ride sharing, public transportation, hybrid vehicles, wind energy, solar energy and more. There will also be vendors focused on gardening, plants and water education. Earth Day Pensacola is part of a larger effort organized by the Earth Day Network, which has developed ways for individuals, families and groups to become engaged and involved at both the national and international levels to help protect and save the Earth. The network has created A Billion Acts of Green, an international movement to protect the planet and secure a sustainable future. To see the actions any of us can take now to make a difference, read more about A Billion Acts of Green at EarthDay.org/TakeAction/Campaigns. The environment faces a multitude of challenges today. From climate change to species extinction, our planet and its inhabitants are continually facing manmade threats that require action if they are to be prevented. For more than 40 years, Earth Day has had the mission of inspiring and mobilizing individuals and organizations worldwide to demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. For more information about local Earth Day events, visit EarthDayPensacola.org.
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usical Echoes, the annual Native American Flute & Art Festival, will return to the Landing, 139 Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach, April 21 to 23. This free, nonalcoholic event is intended for the entire family. Visitors will experience the unique sounds of the Native American flute as it comes alive in the hands of talented musicians. The festival will feature a variety of acts, from solo performers to full-piece bands, with live music on stage during the entire event. Dancers will perform colorful, rhythmic traditional dances and share the meaning of each one. Among the acclaimed Native American musicians and dancers in the festival lineup are Ed Wind Dancer; Gareth; award-winning hoop dancer Lowery Begay; and Mark Holland with his full band, Autumn’s Child. The band Injunuity will make its debut at the festival, performing both Friday and Saturday evenings. Flute makers will be selling their flutes, helping visitors find one that is right for them and offering tips and guidance on how to play. Art and craft vendors will have their custom jewelry, baskets, leatherwork and other handcrafted items for sale, and food vendors will offer traditional Indian fry bread and festival fare. At the main tent there will be a silent auction and raffles, and visitors can purchase this year’s festival T-shirt, which features a painted horse created by artist Kenneth Maines. Musical Echoes Flute Festival Inc. is a volunteer-run nonprofit. The festival relies on funding through sponsorships and donations. To contribute or to see a complete schedule, visit MusicalEchoes.org.
he New Horizons Expo, a body-mind-spirit and healing arts fair, will be held April 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Osceola Country Club, located at 300 Tonawanda Drive in Pensacola. The fair will feature healing arts practitioners, intuitive readers, life coaches, speakers, and products and services designed to enhance mind-body-spirit health. Visitors can try chair massage, yoga, fitness activities and other healing modalities. Door prizes will be given out. “This is the event for experiencing real intuitive guidance, alternative healing therapies, great information and the wonderfully diverse spiritual community in the Pensacola area,” says the expo’s producer Ericka Boussarhane.
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arefoot running has become a popular activity for athletes, and with the right training, can be a helpful tool for many runners. A recent study from the University of Jaén, in Spain, confirms the benefits of barefoot running. Researchers set out to determine what types of changes a 12-week program of barefoot running would produce in foot strike patterns, inversion, eversion and foot rotation. Thirty-nine recreational athletes with no experience in barefoot running participated. Twenty formed the experimental group, with 19 serving as a control group. Researchers determined each runner’s low, high and comfortable running speed and conducted pre- and post-running tests using cameras to document foot strike patterns. The experimental group’s training consisted of a progressive increase in the duration and frequency of barefoot running, while those in the control group performed the same progressive running program with their shoes on. The experimental group showed significant changes in foot strike pattern, with a tendency toward a mid-foot strike at all speeds. They also displayed changes in foot rotation and inversion toward a more centered strike at the lower speed, supporting the notion that progressive barefoot training can help athletes trying to change their foot pattern to a mid- or front-foot strike.
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uopeng An, Ph.D., a kinesiology and community health professor at the University of Illinois at ChampaignUrbana, studied the hydration and dietary habits of more than 18,300 American adults and found that drinking more water each day can impact the overall calories and nutritional value of food consumed. Reviewing data from four parts of the National Center for Health Statistics’ National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, in which participants were asked to recall their food and drink intake during two nonconsecutive days, An determined the percentage of plain water drunk by each person. He found an association between a 1 percent increase in the subjects’ daily intake of plain water and an 8.6-calorie reduction in food intake. An also discovered a slight reduction in foods high in fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol with the change. Participants that increased their plain water consumption by one to three cups reduced their calorie intake by 68 to 205 calories per day. The same increase in water correlated with a daily reduction in sodium intake by 78 to 235 milligrams, five to 18 grams less sugar and seven to 21 milligrams less cholesterol.
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Ocean Sanctuaries Expand in Pacific The Pacific island nation of Kiribati has established the world’s second-largest (1.3 million-square-mile) shark sanctuary, which bans commercial fishing throughout, and has also expanded the Micronesia Regional Shark Sanctuary. The possession, trade and sale of sharks and shark products are also prohibited in these areas as is the use of fishing gear such as wire leaders for targeting sharks. Worldwide, about 100 million sharks are killed each year in commercial fisheries. Nearly 30 percent of all known shark species assessed by scientists are now threatened with extinction. Sharks are particularly vulnerable to overfishing because they mature and reproduce slowly. Many Pacific island nations have established shark sanctuaries, recognizing the valuable ecosystem and economic roles that healthy populations provide. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora recently added 13 shark and mobula ray species to its list, a step toward ensuring sustainable and legal trade of these species.
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When air pollution blanketed Paris for three days, authorities called it the worst bout in 10 years and made public transit free. For the fourth time in 20 years, the city instituted a system based on alternating odd and even license plate numbers to keep certain vehicles off city streets, effectively cutting daily traffic in half; it’s the first time the ban’s been maintained for consecutive days. “Cars are poisoning the air,” says Paris city hall transport official Herve Levife. “We need to take preventive measures.” Three other cities—Athens, Madrid and Mexico City—will ban diesel engines by 2025 as part of a similar effort. Beijing, China’s capital city, has such dirty skies from cars and coal that protective masks are commonplace despite emissions restrictions and power plant closures, partly due to pollutants from neighboring regions. Paris leads the world in monthly car-free days, but several large metro cities participate in an international car-free day each September 22, including Washington, D.C., Seattle and Long Island, New York. Source: EcoWatch.com
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Many grocery store foods are wrapped in plastic packaging that creates non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, even though thin, plastic films are not efficient at preventing spoilage. Some plastics are also suspected of leaching harmful compounds into food. Researcher Peggy Tomasula, D.Sc., is leading a U.S. Department of Agriculture team developing an environmentally friendly film made of the milk protein casein that addresses these issues. She states, “The protein-based films are powerful oxygen blockers that help prevent food spoilage. When used in packaging, they could prevent food waste during distribution along the food chain.” Plastic six-pack rings are renowned for their negative impact on wildlife and the environment. Now the Saltwater Brewery, in Delray Beach, Florida, is making edible six-pack rings for beer cans that are 100 percent biodegradable. Constructed of barley and wheat ribbons from the brewing process, they can be safely eaten by animals that come into contact with the refuse. Company President Chris Gove notes, “We hope to influence the big guys and inspire them to get on board.” Source: American Chemical Society
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In a towering forest of centuries-old eastern hemlocks, the tiny hemlock woolly adelgid spends its life sucking sap and eventually killing the tree. The bug is one example of an expanding horde of insects draining the life out of forests from New England to the West Coast. Aided by global trade, a warming climate and drought-weakened terrain, this invasion represents one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in the U.S. Scientists say they are already driving some tree species toward extinction and causing billions of dollars a year in damage, with the situation expected to worsen. Today’s connected world enables foreign invaders to cross oceans in packing materials or on garden plants, and then reach American forests to rapidly expand their ranges. According to a new study in Ecological Applications, scientists say several species of hemlock and 20 species of ash could become nearly extinct in coming decades. Such destruction would eliminate a critical sponge to capture greenhouse gas emissions, a natural shelter for birds and native insects and a reliable food supply for bears and other animals. Dead forests also increase the danger of wildfires.
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Teen Finds Drought Solution in South Africa Kiara Nirghin, a South African teenage girl and recent winner of the Google Science Fair’s Community Impact Award for the Middle East and Africa, is pioneering a new technology to fight drought. The Holy Web, her super-absorbent polymer, can store reserves of water hundreds of times its own weight. Drought remains one of South Africa’s main challenges, with at least eight provinces requiring regular food relief. The project is designed to help farmers in dry areas build large water reservoirs for an adequate and regular supply of water for irrigation. “I wanted to minimize the effect that drought has on the community, and the main thing it affects is the crops. That was the springboard for the idea,” says Nirghin. Her invention uses recycled and biodegradable waste products such as avocado skins and orange peels to make the polymer sustainable, affordable and environmentally friendly.
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According to data service Mercaris, the U.S. had a record 4.1 million acres of organic farmland in 2016, an 11 percent increase over 2014. As of June 2016, the number of certified organic farms reached 14,979, including 1,000 startups. The top states in organic cropland after California, with 688,000 acres, are Montana, Wisconsin, New York and North Dakota. Montana hosted a 30 percent increase to 417,000 acres in 2016, adding 100,000 acres since 2014 and 50 new organic farms. In assessing the positive trend, Scott Shander, a Mercaris economist, says, “With today’s lower commodity grain prices, farmers are looking to add value and meet consumer demands. The global market is dictating U.S. prices. Demand for organic corn and soybeans is still growing strongly, but production is not growing as fast, so more of the production will be international.” Source: MercarisCompany.com
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Earth Day Coastal Clean-Up Saturday, April 22, 2017 8am-10am Norriego Point Public Beach Access BasinAlliance.org Organized by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance at Northwest Florida State College, dedicated to twenty years of stewardship for healthy local waterways. Free and clean up supplies provided.
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he federal Every Student Succeeds Act, passed in December 2015 to take effect in the 2017-2018 school year, is the first law in U.S. history to include language that supports environmental education. Plans call for it to be integrated with current state standards, graduation requirements, teacher development and assessment, funding sources and policy action steps. EducationWorld.com offers lesson plan ideas for students. For example, students from third grade through high school might collect their household junk mail and explore ways to reduce it. Those in kindergarten through eighth grade may create a binder of information on endangered species that includes maps, animal facts and threats to their survival, exploring causal interconnections throughout the planet. Students can also build a cafeteria compost pile or find ways to improve their school’s recycling program. Kathleen Rogers, president of the nonprofit Earth Day Network, on EarthDayNetwork.org, says, “We need to promote environmental consciousness into our children’s curricula so
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step would be to contact your extended arm with one hand while contacting a specific reflex area with the other. If the tested reflex is stressed, your nervous system will respond by reducing energy to your extended arm and sending it to the stressed organ or body part. As a result, your extended arm will weaken and drop, indicating an underlying stress or other dysfunction in that area of your body that may be adversely affecting your health. Once the underlying cause of the dysfunction is corrected with the appropriate nutrients, the “weak” muscle response in your arm will no longer occur. Since the analysis is based directly on the body and nervous system, Nutritional Response Testing is faster and often more accurate than lab tests. It also involves no expensive machines, drugs, surgery or needles. Practitioners with a background in functional medicine are trained to read lab work to determine if their clients are actually in the optimal range. Combining muscle testing with lab work is an especially helpful approach for clients who’ve been told their labs are “normal” but who don’t feel normal at all. Many Americans are stressed out and have poor lifestyle and dietary habits. As a result, they have developed nutritional deficiencies or imbalances that inhibit their bodies’ ability to cope with environmental stresses (chemical, microscopic or otherwise). Each cell, tissue and organ in the body is continually in the process of replacing itself, and so the condition of each organ depends on having the correct nutrients to upgrade or maintain its health at the
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cellular level. Nutrition Response Testing tells the practitioner what nutrients to use and when to use them to bring about the desired result. Medical practice has two components: diagnosis (identifying the “disease” or syndrome) and treatment (drugs, surgery, etc.). While Nutrition Response Testing isn’t used to diagnose or treat disease, it also has two parts: analysis and a personalized health improvement program that includes dietary changes and supplementation. Although every case is different, it’s not unusual to hear good reports from clients in as few as four to six weeks. Those who recover the most quickly are the ones who most closely follow their recommended nutritional program. Generally, chronic health problems do not develop overnight; rather, they are the culmination of years of improper nutrition and a high-stress lifestyle, which cause nutritional deficiencies and imbalances that turn into long-term problems. Often there are also additional problems caused by chemical toxins, heavy metals, parasites, pollutants and other environmental health hazards. Nutritional Response Testing can help determine the exact nutrients needed to supplement someone’s diet in order to restore balance and better health. In some cases, specific diet and lifestyle changes may be recommended as well. The sooner and more thoroughly clients take control of their health and begin a nutritional program specifically created to fix their health issues, the faster they see results. Melanie Angelis calls herself “living personal proof” that we can achieve health from the inside out, as she used carefully calibrated lifestyle changes to overcome food allergies, a Melanie Angelis heart condition and chronic low energy. She wrote about her personal health journey in her book, The Grecian Garden: A Natural Path to Wellness. She has degrees in education and complementary alternative medicine and is a board-certified specialist of holistic health. Book appointments through her website, NourishedInEden.com.
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Before replacing a lawn, determine the desired result. It may simply be achieving a low-maintenance, lawn-free yard; growing food like vegetables, herbs, fruit or nuts; or supplying ample flowers for a fresh weekly bouquet. Other benefits might include increasing privacy, dining al fresco, escaping into nature or even sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce climate change. To be successful, choices must be appropriate to the climate, plant hardiness zone, local zoning ordinances and homeowner association rules. Also consider the soil quality and acidity, moisture content and whether plantings will be in full sun or shade, or both.
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From the Midwest to New England, “Wild ginger makes a nice, low groundcover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.” “Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”
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In sunny and well-drained areas of the South, Penick suggests Gulf muhly, an ornamental grass. “Its fall blooms resemble pink cotton candy floating above its green leaves.” In Florida, flowering sunshine mimosa with fernlike leaves and other natural groundcovers are low maintenance. “Basket grass is a low, evergreen grass-like plant with long, spaghetti-type
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The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.
leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,” advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall. Texas sedge makes a lowgrowing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.” Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”
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Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.” “Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee. They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.
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“For sunny areas, try goat’s beard, penstemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,” says Nardozzi, who
covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.” Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog. “When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.” White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better. For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.
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“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf. “Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues. “Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.” Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage. John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, WI.
More EcoYard Ideas Edible Landscaping
A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch. com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas. “To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas. Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard. “We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.” The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.
Water-Saving Gardens
“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live,
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saving water is a priority for everyone. Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.” “Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.” According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.
Hardscaping
Hardscaped areas are used far more frequently than the turf lawn they
easy to underestimate how large plants can grow in a few years. Plan ahead for these ‘people spaces’ and install them before establishing garden beds.” Landscapers recommend being generous with this technique without paving over paradise. “Plants will spill and lean over hardscaping, so it won’t feel too large once your garden is filling in,” says Penick. “To address runoff and allow rainwater to soak into the soil, use water-permeable paving wherever possible: gravel, dry-laid flagstone or pavers; even mulch for casual paths.”
replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas to enjoy the outdoors. “Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,” cautions Penick. “It can also be
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’ve run in cities, rural areas and suburbs. I’ve run while deployed to military bases in the Middle East, in cities on four continents, in blazing heat and winter snowstorms,” says Maria Cicio, a licensed professional counselor candidate and marathoner in Grove, Oklahoma. “I’ve been running regularly for 25 years, mostly injury-free, and have found what works best for me.” For beginners, Cicio recommends starting with a 5K race. “There are a hundred reasons why a full marathon would not be fun for a beginner, but trail running, charity races and 5K road races are perfect,” she says. Cicio attests the physical health benefits come from the training and preparation more than from the race itself. “You can run for many years before deciding to run an official race, in which case you’ll probably have already experienced increased cardiovascular health, improved muscle tone and strength. “Running your first race can focus your running and turn it into training. You might increase your daily or weekly mileage, depending on the planned length of the race, or add some speed work to your regular running routine. When I’m training for a race, I’m more
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in tune with what my body needs; I also sleep better,” she says. The mental benefits are what keep many people running, even after the physical ones seem to plateau, advises Cicio. “Running means regular exercise, so it can improve our general mood. While numerous studies show this to be true, the best evidence comes from runners themselves.” Almost everyone has heard of a runner’s high, even if we haven’t experienced it ourselves. It’s long been accepted that endorphins released during exercise create a feeling of euphoria after a satisfying workout. Recent research on mice by the Central Institute of Mental Health at the University of Heidelberg Medical School, in Germany, suggests that it might be natural endocannabinoids that lighten our mood and contribute to the high. Meditation master Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, in Halifax, Canada, teaches an online course, The Art of Mindful Running. He points out that running, or doing any physical activity, in a meditative state can deepen, train and enhance the mind. “Within 20 to 30 minutes, you have an opportunity to work with your mind. Instead of just spacing out or trying to get exercise, you can actually say, ‘I am going to be present, I am going to relate
The natural running landscape is full of surprises, says Nikki Partridge to my breathing and my movement a little bit,’” says –Mipham. “This is healthy both for the mind and the body.” Those looking for an alternative to running on concrete and asphalt find that trail running ups the fun factor while nature nurtures us. “While I’d always loved running races, the roads rarely changed. Even the same trail tends to change daily, with a new puddle or a log to jump or crawl over, or a new offshoot. The natural running landscape is full of surprises,” says Nikki Partridge, an avid trail runner, American College of Sports Medicinecertified personal trainer and Stott Pilates instructor in Auburn, California. “Trail running healed me,” says Partridge. “I always had some injury from running: tendonitis, sprained ankles, runner’s knee, pulled hamstrings, illiotibial band syndrome, shin splints or plantar fasciitis. I became a walking encyclopedia on injury and recovery. But the trails saved me. I no longer pronated when I ran, I had no more tendonitis from running on canting sidewalks—even my knee pain disappeared—my balance improved and my body was happy.” When winding down after a race, carve out ample time for recovery and reflection. “I always ask myself what I liked about how it was organized, course conditions, support staff and the after-party, and then look for another race that fits my preferences,” says Cicio. “Consider taking a vacation around a particular race that interests you or find a local road race the next time you travel. For a modest fee, you get to run a race and typically luck into a T-shirt, food and party camaraderie.” The running world can open our eyes to new places, good people and greater self-awareness, along with physical fitness. Spring is a good time to lace up our shoes and begin the expansive journey. Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and senior staff writer for LongevityTimes online. Connect at Aimee@Longevity Times.com.
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haron Puszko, Ph.D., founder of the Daybreak Geriatric Massage Institute, in Indianapolis, teaches and certifies massage therapists working in assisted living, long-term care and memory care facilities. She relates, “These individuals appreciate not only the physiological benefits of massage but also having a therapist touch and address them by their names. A 105-yearold woman jokes, ‘Now that they’ve figured out how to keep us alive for so long, they don’t know what to do with us. Thank God for massage therapy.’” Specialty certificate programs such as Puszko’s, representing advanced education and training within a modality qualified as therapeutic massage and bodywork, are benefitting both massage
therapists and clients. Some outcomebased specialty modalities considered as requirements for specific populations such as seniors, athletes, infants and cancer patients and survivors, are referred to as “medical massage”. The nonprofit National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork provides an accredited, voluntary certification beyond entry-level state licensure. To maintain their status, therapists must complete 24 hours of continuing education and 100 hours of work experience, and pass a criminal background check every two years. The certifying board also approves continuing education providers that teach specialty techniques, including integrative health care, sports massage and military
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and provides hands-on experience with cancer patients. Ruane defines the essential aspects of an oncology massage therapist’s (OMT) skill set. “A properly trained therapist has an informed understanding of the disease itself and the many ways it can affect the human body; the side effects of cancer treatments, such as medications, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation; and the ability to modify massage techniques in order to adapt accordingly. Our main purpose is to reduce stress and provide emotional support for cancer patients and caregivers in radiation and infusion rooms.” For example, an OMT will ask a patient about their cancer treatment history, including particulars of related individual health issues, prior to the massage. Hospitals in 35 states and Washington, D.C., now offer massage therapy to individuals during cancer treatment. MK Brennan, president of the Society for Oncology Massage, created in 2007, in Toledo, Ohio, is a registered nurse with a longtime practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brennan observes, “In nursing school, I was taught how to give a back rub, an aspect of patient care once provided by all nurses, but no longer part of a nurse’s education. It now appears that there could be a resurgence of interest in offering massage therapy in hospitals that would encompass more medical aspects and require modified techniques for different patient populations.” In addition to oncology and geriatric massage, other select massage therapy modalities such as orthopedic, bodywork, Asian techniques and those related to pregnancy, infant and child health care as well as other special needs require advanced education and training. Before making an appointment with a massage therapist/bodyworker for a specific type of help, inquire about their knowledge, experience, training and continuing education. Ask about additional credentials above entry-level core education that are specific to special needs. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
AromaTouch Uses Essential Oils to Soothe, Revitalize by Mae McDonnell
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ust as massage therapy has gone from being a luxury used for relaxation to a wellness technique used for its health benefits, essential oils have moved from the strictly aesthetic realm into the world of complementary medicine. The AromaTouch Technique, developed by David K. Hill, DC, chief medical officer and chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board at doTerra International, helps create an uplifted, relaxed mood, soothes muscles and joints and revitalizes energy, according to most recipients. With the AromaTouch Technique, strategic application is as important as the selection of essential oils used. There is a difference between simply rubbing the oils onto the skin and applying them in the way prescribed by the AromaTouch Technique, which directly affects well-being. The technique follows specific guidelines and instructions for both dosage and application that make it a safe, gentle, effective way to convey the full benefits of essential oils. The doTerra oils used in the AromaTouch Technique were selected both for their individual aromatic properties and for their powerful benefits when combined. Only one or two drops of the required eight oils are applied, in precise order and according to an exact regimen of techniques. When the AromaTouch guidelines are properly followed, anyone can benefit without the concern of overwhelming the body. Balance – Starting the AromaTouch with doTerra Balance creates a great initial bond between the giver and the receiver and provides a sense of calm and well-being.
Lavender – Lavender essential oil has been cherished for its unmistakable aroma and calming properties for thousands of years. It is used in the AromaTouch session to promote relaxation. Melaleuca – More commonly called “tea tree,” Melaleuca has 90 different compounds and limitless applications. Melaleuca is used in AromaTouch for its cleansing effects. On Guard – This blend offers immune support and promotes cleansing through its many well-known ingredients, including clove, rosemary, wild orange, cinnamon and eucalyptus. AromaTouch – This blend of essential oils, known for their calming and relaxing effects, is used to soothe the muscles and joints. Deep Blue – This essential oil blend causes immediate tingling and warming, providing relief from muscular discomforts. Wild Orange – Cold-pressed from the peel, Wild Orange essential oil releases a citrusy aroma that energizes and revitalizes. Peppermint – A well-loved oil, peppermint provides myriad health benefits. It is used in the AromaTouch Technique for its invigorating and energy-promoting qualities. Contact Mae McDonnell, a certified AromaTouch provider, at 850-2254031 to learn more about the use of essential oils, schedule an appointment for a complimentary AromaTouch session or find out about the next AromaTouch certification course. natural awakenings
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Women Rising Plus: Natural Pregnancy
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anice Cole, the author of Chicken and Egg: A Memoir of Suburban Homesteading with 125 Recipes, knows how delicious a really fresh egg tastes. She keeps three chickens she calls “the girls” in the backyard of her suburban Minneapolis home. “Jasmine, a white Silkie, lays small, beige-colored eggs; Keiko a black and white Ameraucana and Silver Wyandotte cross, green eggs; and Peanut, a brown, feathery Cochin mix, brown eggs,” relates Cole. Cole has learned a lot about the natural lives of chickens. They need 14 hours of sunlight to produce eggs and lay about one per day. Chickens must be protected from predators, locked up at night in their coop for optimal well-being and let out in the morning to roam. Here are some tips for buying the freshest, most delicious and humanely raised chicken eggs.
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Deciphering the language on an egg carton is a first step. Diet affects flavor. “Eggs from pasture-raised chickens allowed to roam—eating grass, worms and bugs in the backyard or a pasture—will look and taste better than eggs from chickens limited to an inside space eating chicken feed,” says Cole. “Pasture-raised eggs will have a fresh
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herbaceous, or grassy, flavor with an ‘egg-ier’ essence.” “Look for the terms organic, free range or ideally, pastured or pasture-raised,” advises Adele Douglass, in Herndon, Virginia, executive director of Humane Farm Animal Care (CertifiedHumane.org). “USDA Organic” is a U.S. Department of Agriculture label confirming that the food the chicken ate was certified organic. “Non-GMO” indicates a diet free of genetically modified ingredients. “Free-range”, another USDA label, means the chicken had continuing access to the outdoors. “Pasture-raised” assures that the chicken roamed outdoors daily, eating what they wanted; the ideal scenario. “Cage-free” is a USDA-regulated designation ensuring that the chickens were allowed to roam freely about within their building to get food and water. “Natural” has no real meaning says Douglass; the term invokes no USDA regulation and nothing about actual farming practices. “Certified Humane” or “Animal Welfare Approved” means that each free-range hen has at least two square feet of outdoor space; it’s the most desirable designation, says Douglass. When farmers want to raise egglaying chickens, they need to provide
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physical conditions Plus, eggs are More than 90 percent similar to those Cole great sources of of eggs sold today come micronutrients and affords, but on a larger and more effifrom giant egg factories. antioxidants, says Kriscient scale, usually tin Kirkpatrick, a without the love. In registered and licensed ~ Pete and Gerry’s, regions where 14 and wellness America’s first Certified dietitian hours of daylight are manager for Clevenot a given, farmers Humane egg producer land Clinic’s Wellness use artificial lighting. Institute, in Ohio. When snow is too deep for the birds “I’ve always been a huge proponent for to venture out and it’s too cold for bug eggs. As lean sources of protein, they life, farmers supply indoor coops and help us stay full, are easy to prepare feed. How well and humanely they do and can be part of a healthy eating this is up to consumers to find out. regime because they’re packed with free-radical- and inflammation-fighting Egg Nutrition antioxidants.” Kirkpatrick adds, Eating one egg a day, or moderate “Eggs also help protect eyes. Their consumption, will not raise cholesterol nutrient-rich yolks, like leafy green levels in healthy adults, concludes a 2012 vegetables, are high in lutein and review in the journal Current Opinion zeaxanthin, carotenoids that studies in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic have repeatedly shown help protect Care. While egg yolks contain cholesagainst macular degeneration.” terol, they also possess nutrients that help Ideally, all chickens would be lower the risk for heart disease, including treated like Cole’s “girls.” For now, protein, vitamins B12 and D, riboflavin the best most of us can do is choose and folate, according to the Harvard “Pasture-Raised,” “Organic” and School of Public Health, in Boston. A “Certified Humane”. Getting to know study by Kansas State University research- more about the farmers that produce ers published in the 2001 Journal of our eggs is even better. Nutrition also found that phosphatidyl choline, another substance in eggs, can Judith Fertig writes food health articles decrease the amount of cholesterol the and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS body absorbs from them. (JudithFertig.com).
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Eggs to Trust Here’s Humane Farm Animal Care’s Adele Douglass’ short list of sources for well-raised eggs. Kirkland Signature Organic Eggs, at Costco, are Certified Humane. While not pasture-raised, they’re cage-free. Costco has partnered with several small family farms throughout the country, which guarantees peace of mind for Costco and gives these smaller purveyors a steady stream of business. Vital Farms, of Austin, Texas, supplies eggs to stores throughout many of the southern and western states. They specialize in PastureRaised and Certified Humane eggs, produced by about 90 family farms. Recently, they pioneered a process to make
“culling” (killing non-egg-bearing male chicks) more humane. Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs, headquartered in Monroe, New Hampshire, works with more than 30 family farms in Illinois, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Their eggs are Organic and Certified Humane, as the chickens live in spacious barns with outdoor access. “Most of the year, they roam outside our barns as they please on organically grown grass amid clover and wildflowers,” says owner Jesse Laflamme. “At the same time, we also have to ensure our hens are safe from predators and communicable diseases from wild birds.”
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eading environment advocate and author Tony Juniper has been an Earth champion for three decades, imploring humanity to urgently understand that we need nature to thrive. His recently reissued book What Has Nature Ever Done for Us? How Money Really Does Grow on Trees, first published in 2013, won the Independent Publishers Living Now gold medal. It warns about the severe environmental cost of poor land planning; informs how birds, coral reefs, rain forests and other flora and fauna help preserve and sustain our quality of life; pushes for new recycling laws; and seeks to make children early enthusiasts. Formerly executive editor of Friends of the Earth, he serves as president of the Wildlife Trust, in Great Britain, teaching faculty of the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, and is sustainability advisor to Prince Charles, a noted conservationist.
Why do you believe that economic growth and conservation can coexist? We are measuring economic growth crudely with no sense of quality. One country can have 2 percent gross domestic product growth and at low environmental cost, whereas another measuring similar growth might be both causing massive environmental destruction and concentrating the generated wealth among small numbers of people. We need to grow economies in
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ways that protect the environmental services that create opportunities for growth in the first place. It’s a major challenge for a world hell-bent on simplistic, crude measures of economic performance. In the Ivory Coast, where I recently visited, many poor rural people grow cocoa. One way to expand its economy is to produce more cocoa at the expense of tropical rain forests, which ultimately destroys the economy because forests are a major source of rainfall. Extended droughts caused by deforestation reveal that kind of growth is self-defeating. We need a more sophisticated approach, with the economy becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of ecology, not the other way around.
Are true eco-cities and eco-suburbs feasible? We can design much more livable areas for the protection and health of wildlife, nature and residents. Nature also has a major bearing on the costs of a country’s healthcare system. A number of population level studies, including from the Netherlands, reveal how people with access to green space feel better and experience higher levels of well-being, especially in mental and psychological health. Many Western countries are seeing increased incidences of depression, anxiety and other psychological problems that can be reduced through
greater access to open areas, green spaces and wildlife. We can expect massive increases in urban areas worldwide in the next 40 years. There’s an opportunity now to plan in integral ways to make these places better for everyone. Failing to integrate nature into them will ramp up the public health costs later on.
What can citizens do to strengthen U.S. environmental policies? First, every election has candidates we can vote for that are more or less knowledgeable and clued into environmental issues. Second, we can exercise power in our purchasing choices. Some companies take leadership positions on environmental and sustainability issues; others don’t. With some research, shoppers can find the best companies to patronize, like those that prioritize low-carbon emissions, resource efficiencies and environmental protection policies. Many of them are advocating for more sensible, long-term environmental policies. In the U.S., one of the biggest pushbacks to the new administration will be from progressive companies that know the future has to be green; buying from these businesses strengthens their role and influence. Third, we can add to the people’s collective voice by joining campaigns and backing Earth-conscious organizations like the National Audubon Society, Greenpeace, Rainforest Action Network and Sierra Club.
Why do you believe it’s important to instill basic ecological principles in youngsters? In the future, if fewer people understand the implications of climate change, ecosystem degradation, loss of wild animals and rampant toxic pollution, it’ll be even harder to embed adequate responses. The next generation should know how this planet works. Our world doesn’t succeed just on the basis of technology. It’s being run on microorganisms, the actions of forests,
seas, soils and everything in the natural world. People that don’t know this can do a lot of damage. When more young people know the basics, it’s more likely they’ll behave in ways that reflect them. Progressive urbanization, with ever fewer people having direct experience of how nature works, is already an issue, so investing in our youth now will pay dividends in their future. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.
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t was standing inside I learned early Nothing. I was held in a Timpanogos Cave (a darkness so deep that my on we live by eyes seemed shut even national monument) as an 8-year-old child that marked wild mercy. though they were open. All me. Hiking to the entrance I could hear was the sound of the cave with our church group, we of water dripping and the beating heart were ushered in by a park ranger. Imof the mountain. mediately, the cool air locked inside the I don’t know how long I stood inside mountain enveloped us and we wore Timpanogos Cave before our church it as loose clothing. Immense stalacleader realized I was missing, but it was tites and stalagmites hung down from long enough to have experienced how the ceiling and rose up from the floor, fear moves out of panic toward wonder. declaring themselves teeth. We were Inside the cave, I knew I would be found. inside the gaping mouth of an animal What I didn’t know was what would find and we were careful not to disturb the me—the spirit of Timpanogos. beast, traversing the cave on a narrow To this day, my spiritual life is found constructed walkway above the floor so inside the heart of the wild. I do not fear as not to disturb its fragility. But it was it, I court it. When I am away, I anticipate the Great Heart of Timpanogos Cave my return, needing to touch stone, rock, that captured my attention. water, the trunks of trees, the sway of When everyone else left the chargrasses, the barbs of a feather, the fur left ismatic form, I stayed. I needed more behind by a shedding bison. time to be closer to it, to watch its red Wallace Stegner, a mentor of mine, orange aura pulsating in the cavernous wrote: “If we preserved as parks only space of shadows. I wanted to touch those places that have no economic the heart, run the palms of my hands on possibilities, we would have no parks. its side, believing that if I did, I could And in the decades to come, it will not better understand my own heart, which be only the buffalo and the trumpeter was invisible to me. I was only inches swan that need sanctuaries. Our own away, wondering whether it would be species is going to need them, too. It cold or hot to the touch. It looked like needs them now.” ice, but it registered as fire. Suddenly, I heard the heavy door Excerpts from The Hour of Land: A slam and darkness clamp down. The Personal Topography of America’s group left without me. I was forgotNational Parks by Terry Tempest Williams, ten—alone—locked inside the cave. reprinted with permission. Learn more I waved my hand in front of my face. at CoyoteClan.com/index.html.
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arth’s oceans shelter more than a million species, employ millions of people and feed billions more. Their complex ecosystems increasingly face critical challenges, including acidification, overfishing and pollution. Inspiring us all, youths nationwide are stepping up with bold, creative actions benefiting present and future generations to show us how we too, can do our part. Sean Russell, 24, of Englewood, Florida, was exposed to ocean wonders in junior marine conservation summer camps and 4-H programs. Volunteering with Mote Marine Laboratory’s dolphin research program, in Sarasota, Russell was struck by how improperly discarded fishing line entangled and killed dolphins and other wildlife. At 16, he launched the Stow It—Don’t Throw It Project to promote portable receptacles made from repurposed tennis ball containers for anglers to stash used fishing line for later safe disposal on shore. More than 21,000 containers have been distributed nationwide to date. While earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, Russell launched the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit to harness youth enthusiasm for related issues. Six summits have convened hundreds of concerned young change-makers and adult professionals. “Young people learn about current threats to marine
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life and become inspired by peers sharing ideas and successes,” says Russell. Planning and skill-building sessions fuel action, often assisted by microgrants to help kick-start community projects. Russell is also involved with the nonprofit EarthEcho International, which activates young leaders through peer-to-peer networks. One recent campaign, 3T4E, encouraged youth worldwide to pick up three pieces of trash on November 1 and document their efforts. Nearly 2 million social media impressions later, they’ve reached youth in 24 states, in 19 countries and on six continents, according to Executive Director Mia DeMezza. Founded by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau, the Washington, D.C., EarthEcho shares service learning stories that record steps young people are taking to mitigate local waterway issues. In a virtual classroom field trip series, they can explore issues such as oceanic dead zones and acidification through dynamic multimedia presentations. “These young people are going to inherit the problems we’ve created, and deserve a seat at the table,” says DeMezza. Given the opportunity, youth can play a key role in conservation, research and policy making for Earth’s oceans. “I look at youth not as leaders of the future, but leaders of today,” says Russell.
Daniela Fernandez, 23, is one of the youth leaders working to bridge the generational divide on ocean conservation issues. An undergraduate at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., she was invited to a 2013 United Nations (UN) meeting to address the state of the world’s oceans. When she inquired if they had social media outlets to share their discussions, she discovered they did not. The 2016 Christopher Benchley Ocean Award winner relates, “I returned to campus with a sense of urgency about the issues I learned about, which led me to start a nonprofit to connect Millennials with the oceans.” The resulting Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) has since hosted three global ocean summits with participants from more than 30 colleges and universities, learning directly from leaders in government, science, business and policy. Summit-watch parties at embassies around the world enabled Millennials to submit questions and comments online. Consequently, Secretary of State John Kerry’s office partnered with SOA to incorporate a youth component in the state department’s 2016 Our Ocean Conference. The SOA, recognized by the United
Nations as a game-changing initiative, has catalyzed 30 chapters on U.S. campuses, with plans to expand to Britain, Chile and Spain. Actionable steps include advocating for college curricula on ocean health. Already, the alliance has helped sway global policy, gathering 30,000 signatures petitioning that ocean conservation be included in UN sustainable development goals. It also mobilized youth advocating for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, America’s first marine monument (measuring a bit larger than Yellowstone National Park), off of Cape Cod, created by former President Obama in 2016. Russell and Fernandez agree that rallying around solutions is key to engaging youths and adults alike. “You can talk about the problems all day long, but it’s solutions that inspire people to take action,” says Russell. Fernandez adds, “Often, people feel helpless in the face of big issues, but if you give them a simple way to help, they will get behind it.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
What We Can Do Now Everyone has a part to play in keeping oceans clean and healthy. Here are some ways concerned individuals of all ages can help. Do away with disposable plastics. Use reusable alternatives to single-use plastics such as plastic bags, water bottles, to-go containers, takeaway cups and straws, all of which clog the oceans and endanger 600 aquatic species due to ingestion or entanglement. Green what drains. Anything that washes down the drain can end up in waterways. Avoid dumping chemicals like paint, oil and solvents and opt for non-toxic cleaning products like DIY cleaners made from vinegar and baking soda, which are safe for people and the seas. Eat smart. Per a 2016 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report, nearly a third of commercial fish stocks are now fished at dangerously unsustainable levels. Find best choices on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s downloadable sustainable seafood guide and app at SeafoodWatch.org when dining or shopping, and ask seafood eateries and fish counters to carry ocean-friendly selections. Reduce fertilizers. Fertilizer runoff from gardens and commercial agriculture eventually end up in oceans, leading to “dead zones” with low levels of oxygen that kill aquatic life. Cut energy use. Carbon dioxide from fossil fuel consumption is turning oceans acidic, which is particularly harmful to coral reefs. Use energy-efficient appliances and vehicles, opt for renewable energy plans from local utilities and bike, walk and take public transit.
Sea Change Youth worldwide are engaging in innovative ways to activate their communities and combat ocean pollution. Pédrisson and Emmanuelson Bernard, of Carrefour, Haiti, won the 2016 Millennium Oceans Prize for a win-win solution to urban waste, ocean pollution and unemployment. During Haiti’s rainy season, the city’s streets carry trash to the sea. The brothers developed a waste management system and mobilized community youth to help keep the streets clean, in turn protecting the waters upon which the island community depends. Students from Borrisoleigh, Ireland, won the EurOcean Foundation’s European Mário Ruivo Prize for a marine trash-fighting solution called Bags with Tags, in December. Laura Hutchinson and Antoinette Atik designed stylish totes to curb the use of plastic bags, including magnetic tags for easier retrieval from waterways; they worked with local stores to distribute them at points of sale. In another 2016 Professor Mário Ruivo Prize finalist effort, students from the island of Malta developed a way to keep waste from falling out of the usually open trash bins serving local ferries that transport 4 million passengers annually by collaborating with town officials to place three marine-friendly containers near the ferry departure point. Such student initiatives demonstrate how simple solutions, driven by passionate advocates, can improve our troubled waters.
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“Many solar energy users want to monitor their system using their computer, tablet or smartphone through advances in energy software,” says Allison Lindquist, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which hosts the Annual Energy Fair and sustainable living event every June in Custer, Wisconsin. “One highlight last year was PacketFlux Technologies’ SiteMonitor.” “When a homeowner views their energy monitoring data, they quickly begin seeing the correlation between their energy consumption and production,” says Leon Dulak, the MREA site manager. “The direct correlation drives them to change how they live and use energy.”
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Tesla Motors does more than produce high-end electric cars and solar shingles. The company is also on the cutting edge of future energy storage. Tesla’s new, compact Powerwall 2 battery system, complete with inverter, can power an average two-bedroom home for 24 hours. Chiras says, “Utilities throughout the nation are cracking down with special fees on solar-home owners that occasionally pull electricity from the grid. I think more people are going to opt to go off-grid or install a Tesla battery to provide nighttime power to preempt this. It’s easier to maintain than a standard lead-acid battery, and should last as long. When its useful life is over, the homeowner returns it to the company.” “Saltwater-based batteries for homeowners are coming up,” observes Clay Sterling, assistant professor of electrical technology at Kankakee Community College, in Kankakee, Illinois. “The batteries from Aquion Energy are nontoxic, safe and recyclable.” Their Aspen series of aqueous hybrid ion batteries contain neither heavy metals nor toxic chemicals and are non-flammable and non-explosive, adding to their safety.
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Building green gets easier with green home plans. The prototype, superinsulated, 970-square-foot NewenHouse sustainable home in Viroqua, Wisconsin, is about 50 percent smaller and more than 80 percent more energy efficient than the average American home. The plans-and-services package for the Passive House-certified NewenHouse home features double walls for insulation and a super-efficient heat recovery ventilator. Four different home plans are available for houses under 1,000 square feet. John D. Ivanko is co-author of ECOpreneuring. Liam Kivirist captures the latest technology news on TechSocket.net.
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Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat replaces the old thermostat and immediately starts saving energy and money. Partnered with a smartphone, custom settings will lower the temperature at night, warm up the house upon waking and reduce heating or cooling swings when owners are away. On average, people save 10 to 12 percent on heating bills and 15 percent on cooling bills according to Energy Trust of Oregon research, with the device often paying for itself in less than two years.
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Leveraging a mix of filters, ionizers and fans, the Blueair HEPASilent air purification system captures 99.97 percent of particles down to 0.1 micron. A range of sizes are available to suit different spaces.
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The Haiku Light fixture from Big Ass Solutions brightens when someone enters a room and turns off when it detects the absence of movement. The light-emitting diode (LED) fixture produces 50 percent more light than a typical 15-watt compact fluorescent light (CFL).
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The Natufia Kitchen Garden is a fully automated vertical garden that easily fits into a kitchen area. Natufia manages the non-GMO, certified organic seed germination, watering, nutrient needs, humidity control and light cycles, freeing the gardener to simply pick and savor year-round fresh produce. While pricey, it provides an option for urbanites that both lack outside growing space and prioritize convenient healthy eating.
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This handy droid vacuums up dust mites, allergens, pet hair and dirt. iRobot’s Roomba 880 detects debris, maneuvers around most furniture and curtains, features a high-efficiency particulate air filter to suck up the small stuff, works on a variety of surfaces and automatically plugs itself in to recharge.
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The bowl of Toto’s MH wall-hung, high-efficiency toilet with powerful 3-D dual flushing is coated with a nanotechnology glaze that seals the porcelain with an ionized barrier; its non-porous surface repels visible and invisible waste. The company’s smart toilet model also cleans itself.
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nzymes are among the most commonly used supplements for cats and dogs because they are widely beneficial. They support digestive health and enhance nutrient absorption, as well as reduce inflammation and boost overall wellness. A nutrition school adage states, “If you have a question on your exam and don’t know the answer, put down ‘enzymes’ and you’ll likely be correct.” The point is that enzymes made by the body for specific functions are essential to life because they affect nearly every physical or biological process. Enzymes help normal, healthy pets use nutrients and support the righting of gastrointestinal disorders, whether involving simple vomiting, diarrhea, chronic or complete constipation, anal
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SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Integration - Class 2 and 3 – 11am-1pm. Sat. April 1st. Sun. April 2nd. Class 2 discusses unconscious identification with thought and emotion, and how this can be transmuted to liberated energy by a combination of will power and surrender. Class 3 discusses the science of Kundalini the relationship to consciousness and perceived life. Class includes 15 min. yin yoga, 45 min. talk, 30 min. meditation, and 15 min. Q&A session. $20/class or $50/series. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga@gmail. com. NavarreLivingYoga.com.
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savethedate GULF COAST GRANDMOTHERS GATHERING April 3-6 Women of all ages from across the U.S. gather on the Alabama Gulf Coast annually to share their wisdom, creativity and power. This year’s theme is The Spiritual Journey of the Heart-Guided by the Sacred Feminine. The three-day Gathering, organized by the GulfCoast Grandmothers, is held at Camp Beckwith,Fairhope, Alabama. Contact Carolyn Garbett.
251-945-1295 GulfCoastGrandmothers.com FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Detoxification & Body Wrap – 7-8:30pm. A discussion on gentle every day and quarterly cleansing while enjoying an essential oil body wrap that will help you to detox. Measurements taken before the wrap and afterwards; it’s common to lose 1/2 to 6 inches off the midsection while you stay hydrated. $15. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-4993670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
DIY Green Cleaning – 6:30-8pm. Create every day natural cleaning supplies with raw materials and essential oils. Everything from carpet machine shampoo to oven cleaner and car wash. Free. 3744 Victorian Blvd, Gulf Breeze. 850-499-3670. dianapereira@ live.com. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
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Level I Reiki Training w/FeliciaMcQuaid – 9:30am-3:30pm. Focus of the class is self-healing. Learn the importance of self-care in the relief of health conditions, anxiety, emotional stress or for spiritual growth and development. The attunement and healing techniques in this training are invaluable. Six CEUs for massage therapists. $170. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 1, Downtown, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. TheHealingClinicFWB.com. Itroduction to Essential Oils & Essential Oil Bingo – 6-8pm. Discuss the scientific basis of how essential oils affect change and support the human body. End the evening by testing the knowledge gained with Essential Oil Bingo. Numerous prizes available. Free. 2109 Casa de Oro St, Navarre. 850499-3670. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
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Reflex-OIL-ogy for the Respiratory System – 12-3pm. Specific instruction in identifying and understanding the functions of the organs, glands and spinal innervations of the respiratory system. Learn to work the reflexes of the feet and hands to aid specific respiratory conditions and administer and receive hands-on techniques. Discuss safe and proper use of Young Living Essential Oils and supplements to support this area of the body. $40. Must pre-register. Bay Branch Estates, Daphne. 850-380-4943. laurieazzarella@gmail.com. Spice Up Your Life: Kitcheree and Satsang with Kathy – 6-7:30 pm. Share a traditional Ayurvedic dish called Kitcheree and enjoy a conversation about how to use spices to heal common ailments. $20. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 DIY Body Care Essentials – 6:30-7:30pm. Create natural, quick and easy options to replace your own shampoo, deodorant, facial toner, facial cleanser, body butters, and toothpaste using common raw materials already on hand. Free. 3746 Chance Ct, Gulf Breeze. 850-499-3670. dianapereira@live. com. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 16 Easter Communion Service – 10-11am. Easter Communion Service. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N Ninth Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. twana@unitypns.gccoxmail.com. UnityPNS.org. Gardening with Essential Oils – 2-3pm. Protect the harvest from Florida pests using essential oils and natural pesticides. Create natural DIY sunscreen, bug spray, and after sun solutions. 9016 Larker Woods Dr , Navarre. 850-499-3670. dianapereira@ live.com. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Oily Moms, Dads and Kids – 6:15-8pm. Introduce essential oils into your family life with tips and techniques on creating an oil-infused healthy lifestyle with your children. $5. 100 Alexander Avenue, Atmore. 251-368-1275. swartzen88@gmail.com.
Perfect Health- An Ayurvedic Lifestyle Workshop – 6:30-7:30pm. A 5-session Deepak Chopra developed workshop to teach the basic principles of Ayurveda, the Science of Life. Reduce stress, identify your mind-body personality, improve your digestion and sleep patterns, release emotional toxicity, restore vitality, and re-awaken the senses. $395. Discounts available. Manifest Mind Body Medicine, 155 Crystal Beach Dr., Destin. 850-974-9242. lpoelstra@manifestclinic.com. ManifestClinic.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Introduction to Essential Oils – 11am-12pm. Learn natural options for preventative healthcare and the versatility of essential oils. Pereira Produce & Health, 2109
Live Your Passion Rally – 6-8pm. Hear the latest updates from Young Living Corporate in Utah. Share your story and partake in the festivities. Win door prizes and toast your success with NingXia Red. $10. Must pre-register. Bay Branch Estates, Off Rt 90, Daphne. 850-380-4943. laurieazzarella@gmail. com. Eventbrite.com/e/live-your-passion-rally-reflex-oil-ogy-and-oily-dinner-tickets-32364506109.
SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Musical Echoes, Native American Flute & Art Festival – 10am-9pm. Celebrate the Native American culture, art, and music. Non-alcoholic event for the entire family. Features solo performers and full piece bands. Dancers offer colorful, rhythmic traditional dances. Flute makers will be selling their handcrafted. Art and craft vendors share their custom jewelry, baskets and leatherwork. Traditional Indian fry bread and other festival food available. Silent auction and raffles at the main tent. Free. The Landing, 139 Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach. 850685-4428. tmaraj@gmail.com. MusicalEchoes.org.
MONDAY, APRIL 24 Primordial Sound Meditation Instruction – 6:308:30pm. Four-session Deepak Chopra developed workshop over three Mondays to teach the Primordial Sound Meditation technique. Simple and easy technique for stress relief. Best tool to experience higher levels of consciousness and connectivity with the universe. $350. Discounts available. Manifest Mind Body Medicine, 155 Crystal Beach Dr., Destin. 850-974-9242. lpoelstra@manifestclinic.com. ManifestClinic.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 25 Oily Moms, Dads and Kids – 7-8:45pm. Introduce essential oils into your family life with tips and techniques on creating an oil-infused healthy lifestyle with your children. $5. 100 Alexander Avenue, Atmore. 251-368-1275. swartzen88@gmail.com.
THURSDAY, APRIL 27 Light Shine Yoga Retreat – Yoga, meditation, live music, spiritual talks, clean food and new friends are joining for a full immersion weekend in enchanting Old Seagrove, Florida. Knowledge and guidance of amazing yoga teachers and spiritual healers, serene environment, high vibrational food, elevating music and astonishing gulf views. Two luxurious gulf-front
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cottages open their doors to 20 participants of this all-inclusive holistic retreat. Private & shared accommodations, immediate beach access, private pool, bike rental, live music, and beach bonfires. $750. 51 Montgomery Street, Seagrove. 850-797-2786. eoeretreat@gmail.com. Facebook.com/EastofEdenRS/.
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Gentle and Yin Yoga in the Swing Oils – 3-5pm. Relaxing workshop that combines gentle yoga movements & yin yoga postures in the Aerial yoga swing, emphasizing deep stretches that open and re-align the connective tissues of the body. Practice will conclude with a guided relaxation in “cocoon” pose, a restorative posture in which the student is enveloped by the swing with the feet elevated. Sign up in advance. No prior aerial or yoga experience required. $30 in advance; $35 drop in rate. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-684-1065. navarrelivingyoga@gmail.com. NavarreLivingYoga.com.
plan ahead SATURDAY, MAY 6 Paws and Pilates – 9am-3pm. Pilates day classes will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis with pre-registration opening on Monday, May 1. Classes are complimentary with a donation to the Pensacola Humane Society. The Pensacola Humane Society wish list can be found online at www.purepilatespensacola.com/pilatesday. Monetary donations for the Pensacola Humane Society will also be accepted. Free. Pure Pilates, 426 South Palafox , Pensacola. 850-607-2772. info@purepilatespensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com. Primordial Sound Meditation Instruction – 12-4pm. Four-session Deepak Chopra developed workshop over three Mondays to teach the Primordial Sound Meditation technique. Simple and easy technique for stress relief. Best tool to experience higher levels of consciousness and connectivity with the universe. $350. Discounts available. Manifest Mind Body Medicine, 155 Crystal Beach Dr., Destin. 850-974-9242. lpoelstra@manifestclinic.com. ManifestClinic.com. Cooking with Essential Oils – 5:30-7pm. Prepare a refreshing spring dinner utilizing essential oils to provide both a culinary and health conscious experience. End with a coconut tangerine whipped cream fruit salad and Lavender Lemonade. $5. Pereira Produce & Health, 2109 Casa de Oro St, Navarre. 850-499-3670. dianapereira@live.com. PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 7 Structural Integration Massage CEU Course – 12-5pm. 12 CEU Hours; Florida and Nationally Certified. Dynamic fascial release techniques. Pelvic Stabilization & Postural assessments to identify root causes of pain. Active engagement techniques and PNF stretching utilized to enhance structural balance. Fascia and how it effects movement & pain in the human body. Emphasizes proper body mechanics for the therapist and most importantly pain-free techniques for the client. The objective of this 12 hour hands-on class is to stabilize the pelvis, release and lengthen soft tissues along defined fascial meridians. $145. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. 850-684-1065. navarrelivingyoga@gmail. com. NavarreLivingYoga.com.
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sunday Full Moon Group Meditation Workshop – 6:157:30pm. 3rd Sun. A dynamic, scientific service to the world in cooperation with the masters of wisdom. Very simple method of strengthening your spiritual connection. Followed by group meditation. Free. Everman’s Co-op Educational Center, 327 West Garden St, Pensacola. TransmissionMeditation.org.
monday Energize Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Vinyasa flow class, to get hearts pumping and challenge muscles while maintaining focus on alignment and breathing, is appropriate for students familiar with basic yoga, with a challenge for experienced students as well. $12. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy. 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com. Mommy and Me Yoga – 12-1pm. This mommy and baby gentle yoga class is designed to build strength and flexibility in your post-pregnancy body and is a supportive and nurturing environment for new mothers and babies ages 6 weeks to 12 months. Pilates Equipment Class – 12-1pm. For those individuals who have attended an intro to equipment class, or have prior experience on Pilates equipment. $30 drop in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.
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$12. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy. 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com. Pilates Multi-Level Mat Fusion Class – 5:156:15pm. A fusion of Pilates mat exercises, myofascial release stretches and body rolling. Release restrictions causing pain, fatigue and stiffness then align and strengthen with Pilates. $15 drop in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. Pilates CoreTraining.com. Pilates Intermediate Equipment Class – 5:306:30pm. Challenging exercises for those who have a foundations in the Pilates fundamentals. $30 drop in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Belly Dance Classes: Beginner, Beginner II, Intermediate, Advanced – Through early Apr. Learn this beautiful ancient dance art, make new friends, burn calories, and have fun. All levels meet through early April. Days and evening times are different for each level. For more information and full class descriptions, contact instructor, Nolan. $60. Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd, 5555 W Hwy 98, Pensacola. Nolan: 770-361-7341 or glwnolan@gmail.com. PensacolaState.edu/ce.
tuesday Pilates Multi-Level Mat Class – 8:30-9:30am. For those who have basic understanding of fundamentals
of Pilates mat. Uses a variety of different props; stability balls, rollers, rings, etc. to strengthen and increase flexibility. $15 drop in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Pilates Beginning Level Mat Class – 9:4510:45am. Increase strength and flexibility and love how your body feels after just one hour of corrective movement exercises. $15 drop in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Meditation – 6pm. Meditation offers innumerable benefits for your body, mind and spirit. The rest you gain in meditation is deeper than the deepest sleep. The deeper your rest, the more dynamic your activity is. Reverend Jamie Sanders leads. Love Offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 North 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org. Twin Hearts Meditation and Healing Clinic – 7:15-8:15pm. Promoting stress reduction and general wellness. Protocols for most physical and emotional ailments. Thanks for bringing canned food for Manna. Free. Ever’man’s Natural Foods community Room, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-433-2042. PranicHealingCentralGulfCoast.com. .
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Belly Dance Classes: Beginner, Beginner II, Intermediate, Advanced – Learn this beautiful ancient dance art, make new friends, burn calories, and have fun. All levels meet through early April. Days and evening times are different for each level. For more information and full class descriptions, contact instructor, Nolan. $60. Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd, 5555 W Hwy 98, Pensacola. Nolan: 770-361-7341 or glwnolan@gmail.com. PensacolaState.edu/ce. Pilates Advanced Equipment Class – 8:309:30am. For those with a strong core and strong foundation in the Pilates fundamentals. Challenging exercises using the reformer, tower, jumping board and Pilates chair. $30 drop in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Pilates Multi-Level Mat Fusion Class – 8:309:30am. A fusion of Pilates mat exercises, myofascial release stretches and body rolling. Release restrictions causing pain, fatigue and stiffness then align and strengthen with Pilates. $15 drop in, $10/ account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining. com. Pilates Modified Equipment Class – 9:4510:45am. For those with conditions such as osteoporosis, disc pathologies, arthritis and joint replacements. $30 drop in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Gyrokenisis Mat Class – 2-3pm. This movement system allows the entire body to be worked through spinal movement. Gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic and undulating movements. $15 drop in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.
sonal, group meditation. Transmission Meditation is both a world service (Karma yoga) and a potent technique of personal development (Laya yoga). Simple, non-denominational. Free. Everman’s Educ. Center, 327 West Garden St, Pensacola. TransmissionMeditation.org.
thursday Energize Yoga – 2:30-3:30pm. Vinyasa flow class, to get hearts pumping and challenge muscles while maintaining focus on alignment and breathing, is appropriate for students familiar with basic yoga, with a challenge for experienced students as well. $12. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy. 850-684-1065. NavarreLivingYoga.com.
friday Computer & Technology Classes – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Fri. A new topic each week. Crystal Cottage, 7338 Hwy 2301, Panama City. Michael: 850-889-1088. CrystalCottage.net. Energy Healing – 6:30-8:30pm. Certified practitioners sharing energy healing each month using a variety of techniques, including reiki, pendulum, quantum touch, stones and others. Call in advance for the technique of the month. Love offering $10. Crystal Cottage, 7338 Highway 2301, Panama City. 850-763-4504. CrystalCottage.net. Entrepreneurial Consultation – 6:30-8:30pm. For those interested in starting or growing a business. Discussions on a variety of business strategies and models for the upcoming economic climate. Crystal Cottage, 7338 Highway 2301, Panama City. 850763-4504. CrystalCottage.net.
classifieds Submit classified entries online only at NWFNaturally.com. The submission form is located on the Advertising web page or call 850-687-0826. $20 for 20 words, $1 per extra word, per month. Due date is the 15th of the month prior to month published. COMMERCIAL KITCHEN RENTAL RENTAL SPACE TO START A FOOD BUSINESS – Commercial kitchen for lease hourly. YourProKitchen is a shared, licensed, culinary incubator that will help you start or grow your own food business. We will help with licensing, safety certification and insurance. Chefs have 24-hour access to a beautiful fully-equipped commercial kitchen located in Panama City Beach. Go to YourProKitchen.com or call 850-527-1085.
EVENT SPACE UNITY OF PENSACOLA FACILITY RENTAL AVAILABLE – Beautiful historical sanctuary that seats up to 300 and/or our Fellowship Hall with tables, chairs and stage for up to 65. For more information, call 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.
FOR SALE MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE BY OWNER – Custom finished medical office space in the Heart of Destin. 8 treatment rooms, conference room, large reception area, office space, 3 restrooms, kitchen. Serious inquiries only to: officespaceforsale15@gmail.com.
HELP WANTED COMPREHENSIVELY TRAINED PILATE’S INSTRUCTOR WANTED - Join Barbara Bruni’s team at her busy studio, Pilates Core Training, Pensacola. The studio encompasses a warm and caring environment for clients specializing in Pilates, Gyrotonics, Myofascial Release and Structural Integration. Minimum of three years Pilates experience required; preferably trained in Contemporary Pilates with a rehabilitation background. Must be a team player with the ability to retain and recruit new clients. Send resume to info@pilatescoretraining.com.
ROOM RENTALS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – 8th Element Wellness is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Health care practitioner who wants to rent space and be a complimentary addition to our team. Room for rent in calm environment at 90 Beal Pkwy in Ft Walton Bch. If interested, please call Christie at 850-598-7515 or Alex at 850-582-2285.
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Fort Walton’s newest eclectic intuitive center. Locally made crafts by local artisans. Intuitive readings, jewelry, paintings, incense, crystals, pottery, semi-precious stones, wind chimes, diaper cakes, hand-painted furniture. See ad, page 28.
Healthy digestion, well aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good nights sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat snoring, sleep apnea and TMJ disorders. Plus crowns,teeth whitening, bridges,veneers, implant restorations, aligner orthodontics, cleanings, digital X-ray imaging, CO 2 Laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ads, pages 15 and 43.
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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 2.
CRYOTHERAPY CHILL PENSACOLA CRYOTHERAPY 401 N Davis Hwy 850-972-8488 ChillPensacola.com
Experience the benefits of cryotherapy, a wholebody exposure to sub-zero temperatures used to promote the body’s natural anti-inflammatory response, release endorphins, reduce pain and promote overall health.
DENTISTRY DR DAYTON HART, DMD
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1211 E Strong 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 by phone. See ad, page 12.
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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.
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HOLISTIC MEDICINE KAREN KENNEDY, MD
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HORMONE THERAPY KAREN KENNEDY, MD
Board Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a non invasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 29.
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MYOFASCIAL RELEASE BARBARA BRUNI
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Gulf Breeze Proper 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy • 850-932-3424 Downtown Pensacola 426 S Palafox • 850-607-2772 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. Tone your core with Pure.
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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 12.
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Offers more than 200 varieties of loose herbs, top brands of essential oils, tools and accessories, herbal formulas and homeopathics, ionic foot detox and infrared sauna. Kangen water is also available. See ad, page 16.
Located inside the Kat House Salon. Offering a non-toxic, natural alternative to standard beauty treatments that pamper both the body and the mind. Services offered include: anti-aging facials, manicures & pedicures, anti-aging skin treatments, hot stone massage, waxing and more. Packages available for those that desire “not a treatment but an experience”. See ad, page 18.
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Jamie Sanders, Minister 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola 850-438-2277 • UnityPNS.org 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. Rev. Jamie Sanders offers spiritual counseling. See ad, page 41.
STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BARBARA BRUNI
Pilates Core Training 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.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 17.
TEACHER TRAINING PILATES AND BEYOND TEACHER TRAINING SCHOOL Barbara Bruni, Owner 1310 B Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesAndBeyond.com
450-hour comprehensive training covering the fundamentals of movement, complete repertoire on the mat equipment, and includes modification movements for osteoporosis, knee and hip replacements and other various special needs. Registered with Pilates Method Alliance Registry of School. See ad, page 17.
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DR SUSAN WELCH, FAGD
106 Wright Pkwy SW, FWB 850-243-1534 WrightParkwayDentalCenter.com Healthy digestion, well aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good nights sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat snoring, sleep apnea and TMJ disorders, plus crowns, teeth whitening, bridges, veneers, implant restorations, aligner orthodontics, cleanings, digital x-ray imaging, CO2 Laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings See ads, pages 15 and 43.
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Holistic Health Events for the WHOLE Family What you need to know before you use essential oils, cost saving ideas, free demonstrations, nutrition suggestions plus invaluable information about lifestyle changes for more vibrant health. Check Calendar, page 44 for locations, possible cost and specifics or visit PereiraProduceAndHealth.weebly.com. Plus, ask us about complimentary health consultations, web based seminars, AromaTouchÂŽ sessions and a weekly organic produce program.
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