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growing number of Americans are moving away from meat and more toward plant-based foods, a development that comes with the promise of glowing health and expanding culinary horizons. Writer April Thompson shares the secrets of making this a seamless transition in “The Roots of Good Health: Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet,” page 24.

On page 28, she takes the concept a step further with “Meatless Makeover: A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes,” complete with recipes for Vegan Popcorn “Chicken,” Walnut Meat Tacos and a mouth-watering Mushroom and Sage Wellington.

In Northwest Florida, we were lucky enough to have early and broad access to delicious meat-free alternatives thanks to Daralyn & Scott Chase pioneering businesses like the Golden Almond. (That store opened in Fort Walton Beach way back when plant-based food was still called “health food.”) Still, it’s been fun watching the trend expand exponentially here over the last decade alone. On March 28, Pensacola will host the third annual Veg-Fest, a family-friendly food and music celebration (see details on pages 6 and 13). Could you have imagined a vegan festival gaining traction in this area 10 years ago?

I think one reason many of us have been quick to adopt a vegan lifestyle is that our lives and livelihoods are so closely tied to the unique environment of the Gulf Coast; we’re alert to the dangers that would threaten it, including industries that abuse and exploit animals. In “Vegan Fitness: A Healthy Choice for Body and Planet,” page 32, writer Marlaina Donato explains how eating lower on the food chain benefits body, soul and nature. We have more tips for plant-based eating on page 21.

Meantime, Julie Marshall reveals the healing powers of a popular hemp-based oil in “CBD’s New Frontier: Help for Mental Health,” page 38. She writes that CBD, which has some of the calming properties of medical marijuana without the “high,” is increasingly popular for anxiety, depression and stress—three conditions that affect large numbers of Americans. She warns, however, that “as an unregulated supplement, CBD presents a challenge for consumers in its ubiquity, from CBD-infused pillows to gummies, soaps and even pet food. Discerning purity, dosage and safety are real concerns for those that may grab any bottle off the shelf.” That’s when having a trusted local resource comes in handy. Take Carun, for example. This national brand, whose CBD products meet ISO certification requirements and are all-natural, organic, raw and vegan, has an online store for convenience, but it also has a brick-and-mortar store right here in Panama City Beach, where knowledgeable staff can answer all your questions and help you find the product that’s right for you.

Another win for our area—and our health—is the introduction of Salt Athletics here.

If you’re into fitness, you probably already know that World Gym Pensacola just moved to a new 13,000-square-foot facility on 9th Avenue. You might not know that it is the only licensed fitness location in Northwest Florida to feature Salt Athletics, a patent-pending program that delivers multiple advanced wellness protocols including exercise, red light therapy and dry salt therapy in a single half-hour session. Read about the program and its benefits on page 22. And if you’re 18 or older, drop by World Gym Pensacola for a free Salt Athletics session.

Be sure to check out all that Natural Awakenings has to offer this month—from pointers on pet diets, to thoughts by Ronnie Cummins, founder of the Organic Consumers Association, on the future of regenerative agriculture and the power of growing a movement.

Here’s to awakening the world, one reader at a time!

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Contents 22 WORKOUTS SPICED UP 22 World Gym Pensacola Adds Salt Athletics With Red Light Therapy

24 THE ROOTS OF GOOD HEALTH

Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

28 MEATLESS MAKEOVER

A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

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A Healthy Choice for Body and Planet

34 HEMP GETS HOT Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet

36 RONNIE CUMMINS on Growing a Movement

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34 green living 36 wise words 38 healing ways 34 natural pet 4 2 calendar 45 classifieds 47 resource guide March 2020

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Now in its 26th year, the franchised, monthly, healthy living publication that’s available in more than 70 U.S. markets is known for eye-catching covers that feature original works by artists from around the world.

“This is an exciting opportunity for artists to be featured on one of our covers and reach a huge new audience because our monthly readership exceeds 2.5 million,” says founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman. Selected artists that grant permission to have their work appear on a cover are featured in a one-third page, professionally written “Cover Artist” bio-style piece that describes the artist and includes their contact information.

Natural Awakenings covers reflect monthly editorial themes and a variety of selections are distributed to all franchise publishers so they can choose which they want to use.

“Our covers are creative and help convey our mission of mapping out alternate routes to a healthier, happier and longer life,” says Bruckman. “Art that is inspiring, uplifting and occasionally whimsical can unlock our imagination and nurture our spirit.”

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Award-Winning Pensacola VegFest Set for March 28

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he third annual Pensacola VegFest, a free, family-friendly vegan food and music festival, will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 28, at Community Maritime Park. This awardwinning food festival was created to normalize veganism, educate the curious and promote a cruelty-free lifestyle. It will feature activities for all ages, live music, beer and wine, specialty foods and speakers.

At vendor booths, festivalgoers can buy or learn about a variety of things, from cruelty-free food, clothing and jewelry; to animal sanctuaries and nonprofits; to natural soaps and locally made candles. The food section will feature seafood; American, Indian, Brazilian and Ethiopian food; and traditional festival fare.

The welcome booth at the festival entrance will offer educational flyers, food and entertainment, coupons and free food samples. Sign in with an email address to receive a free raffle ticket; extra raffle tickets will be available for $2 apiece. Items will be raffled off throughout the day.

A children’s area will feature face painting, coloring and other activities. Children can also enjoy the playground at Community Maritime Park. There will be free scheduled activities throughout the day, such as a Blessing of the Planet meditation, and yoga for kids, beginners, and intermediate and advanced practitioners.

Sponsors include Natural Awakenings NWF, End of the Line Café, Dynamic, Saden Chiropractic, Baybridge Chiropractic Clinic, the Center for Pranic Healing, Vegan Pensacola, Sammy Barker’s, Vegan Social, Empathic Practice LLC and Complete Landscaping Services.

Location: 301 W. Main St., Pensacola, FL. For more information, visit PensacolaVegFest.com.

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Meditation at the Beach • Yoga at the Park Mindfulness for PTSD • Breathwork and Balance Mindful Eating at Dolce&Gelato • Art Meditation Savoring Beer at Emerald Republic Brewing • Mindfulness + Improv • Restorative Yoga • Dance like no one is watching

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Yoga Nidra and Intention Workshop in Pace

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n April 4, from 2 to 4 p.m., local podcaster Meredith for Real and Colorado-based yoga instructor Brooke PageThompson will co-host a Yoga Nidra and Intention Workshop, bringing to life a podcast episode they recorded together.

“Meredith for Real: the curious introvert” launched in November. Meredith interviews someone every Monday, with a mission to inspire curiosity in others. (For episode updates, text REAL to 66866.)

“I believe if more people operated with curiosity instead of presumption, the world would be a better place,” she says.

Brooke Page-Thompson is a mid-life crisis survivor who, after 15 years working in corporate America, launched a new career as a yoga studio owner in Castle Rock, Colorado. She is now a 200-hour registered teacher, offering yoga nidra level 2, restorative yoga and Ayurveda level 1, and leading yoga retreats.

The workshop will end with a session of yoga nidra (yogic sleep), a practice used for stress relief and recovery from negative energy and tension. It is led through a guided meditation, with the desired result of increased dopamine release and balance of the autonomic nervous system. The health benefits are equivalent to that of four hours of REM sleep, Page-Thompson says.

“The combination of focusing what you want to be, do and have with a guided meditation to release the negative is the perfect reboot to deflated New Year’s resolutions,” Meredith says.

Participants should bring a throw blanket and cut out pictures for vision boards. Cost: $25 through March 20; $30 after. Location: Delta Life Fitness, 4612 School Ln., Pace, FL. For more info, visit BukaYoga.com/workshops-1.

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Destin Float Spa ‘Dream Come True’ for New Owner

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loat Brothers Float Spa, in Destin, has a new owner. Michael Hineline, originally from South Florida, says Michael Hineline it was the business he’d been searching for in an area he considers “a dream come true.”

“I bought this business because I like the people of Destin, love the beaches of Destin and certainly believe in the market of Destin,” he says.

He recalls a life philosophy instilled in him by Dr. Stephen Happel, his college economics professor: "The more talents you are provided in this life, the more you need to give back."

“The float business is just that,” Hineline says. “My goal will be to provide value for the local market for individuals that want to take time for self-care and self-love. Floating is a time where we can tune out, put down our cellphones, be still, take a fancy nap, hyper-focus, let go, let be, just breathe, meditate and, most importantly, feel safe.”

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The water contains 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt and is heated to a comfortable 93.5 degrees.

Cost: $50 per session. Location: 4463 Commons Dr. W., Destin, FL. For ore info, call 850-460-8720 or visit FloatBrothers.com.

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unFarm Energy (SFE) has been selected to install a solar power system at the Aquatic Center Destin, as part of a grant-funded renovation of the nonprofit outdoor swimming facility. SFE installs solar Photovoltaic (PV) power systems, Tesla PowerWall 2 battery systems and EV Chargers, and solar hot water and pool heating systems, in the Florida Panhandle and lower Alabama.

The Aquatic Center Destin serves all ages, offering low-impact exercise, recreational swimming and swimming lessons (beginner to expert). It also serves as a destination for after-school activities, family swim time, local and regional swim competitions and vacationers on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Since taking over the closed aquatic facility and property in August 2017, the Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation Inc. board has had the goal of reducing ongoing operating costs through comprehensive equipment and energy consumption upgrades. Having already completed a geo-thermal pool heating upgrade, the board is now adding solar PV and improved LED lighting.

The full cost of the PV upgrade will be funded by a solar grant from All Points North Foundation, which focuses on middle-school education and expanding solar power to help “communities nationwide to navigate upward.” The PV installation is expected to be complete by the late first quarter of 2020 and provide 30 years of clean, reliable, renewable energy to the Aquatic Center of Destin facility.

Location: 4345 Commons Dr. W., Destin, FL. For more information, call 850-472-0341 or visit SunFarmEnergy.net.

Co-Dependents Anonymous Meets Weekly in Milton, Pensacola

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o-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA), a fellowship of men and women, has two active local meetings: Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in Milton, and Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. in downtown Pensacola. “The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships,” says Dawna, an active CoDA member.

Codependence is a deeply rooted, compulsive behavior typically born from moderately or extremely dysfunctional families and other systems, Dawna says. Those who are codependent attempt to use others as their sole source of identity, value and well-being, and as a way to restore their emotional losses. Their histories may include other addictions that they’ve used to cope with their codependency. Most people with codependence display one or more of the following patterns: low self-esteem, compliance, control, denial and avoidance.

“We have all learned to survive life, but in CoDA we are learning to live life,” Dawna says. “Through applying the 12 steps and principles found in CoDA to our daily lives and relationships, both present and past, we can experience a new freedom from our selfdefeating lifestyles. Our sharing helps us to free the emotional bonds of our past and the compulsive control of our present. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery—learning to love the self.”

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Researchers from Beijing Geriatric Hospital, in a meta-analysis of 12 studies involving 47,523 patients with cardiovascular disease, found that those that supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent. Folic acid, which the study authors called a “safe and inexpensive therapy,” lowers levels of homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart disease; research indicates that 0.5 to 5 milligrams daily can reduce homocysteine levels by approximately 25 percent.

It’s long been known that vigorous, sweaty aerobics strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, but the latest research from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga enhances many of those same brain structures and functions. The analysis, published in Brain Plasticity, examined 11 studies that used brain-imaging techniques to evaluate outcomes of hatha yoga, which involves body movements, meditation and breathing exercises. The researchers concluded that the hippocampus, which is involved in memory processing and typically shrinks with age, increased in volume with yoga. The amygdala, which helps regulate emotions, tends to be larger in yoga practitioners. Other brain regions that are larger or more efficient in enthusiasts are the prefrontal cortex, essential to planning and decision-making; the default mode network, involved in planning and memory; and the cingulate cortex, which plays a key role in emotional regulation, learning and memory.

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Drinking either not enough or too much water can decrease cognitive performance in older women, Penn State University researchers reported in the European Journal of Nutrition.

In a nationwide study, 1,271 women and 1,235 men over age 60 gave blood samples, answered questionnaires about the previous day’s food and drinks, and performed cognitive tests to measure working memory, brain processing speed and sustained attention.

Women, but not men, performed more poorly if they were not in the “sweet spot” of just enough hydration, typically around two liters a day. “As we age, our water reserves decline due to reductions in muscle mass, our kidneys become less effective at retaining water and hormonal signals that trigger thirst and motivate water intake become blunted,” explains lead author Hilary Bethancourt, in urging greater attention to hydration levels.

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Cut Back on Sugar and Carbs to Improve Sleep Women that toss and turn at night might sleep better if they pass up sugary treats for fruit, suggests a new study from Columbia University. Examining records of nearly 50,000 postmenopausal women in the Women’s Health Initiative, researchers found those that consumed a diet high in refined carbohydrates—particularly added sugars and processed grains—were more likely to develop insomnia. Women with a diet that included higher amounts of vegetables, fiber and whole fruit (not juice) were less likely to have trouble sleeping. “When blood sugar is raised quickly, your body reacts by releasing insulin, and the resulting drop in blood sugar can lead to the release of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which can interfere with sleep,” explains senior author James Gangwisch, Ph.D.

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Try Vitamins and Garlic to Lower Gastric Cancer Risk In a rural region of China where gastric cancer is common, researchers found in a two-decade study that two approaches—antibiotics and vitamin/mineral supplements— protected against it. Both methods, as well as a garlic supplement, significantly reduced death rates from the cancer. Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute researchers enrolled 3,365 residents ages 35 to 64 from 13 villages with symptoms of H. pylori, a gut bacteria linked to increased risk of ulcers and cancer. Two weeks of conventional antibiotics treatment reduced the risk of gastric cancer over a 22-year period, and twice-daily supplements of 250 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C, 100 international units of vitamin E and 37.5 micrograms of selenium taken for seven years also reduced gastric cancer incidence. Garlic in the form of 400 mg aged garlic extract and one mg of steam-distilled garlic oil was given to a third group for seven years. All three treatments significantly slashed the gastric cancer fatality rate.

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global briefs

Electric propulsion has long been a goal of aviation manufacturers to lessen the carbon footprint of air travel. On December 11, Vancouver, Canada-based Harbour Air launched the first successful test flight of an all-electric aircraft. Founder and CEO Greg McDougall piloted a 1956 de Havilland Beaver seaplane, rechristened the ePlane. Retrofitted with a 750-horsepower magni500 motor by MagniX, it took off from a dock on the Fraser River in Richmond, British Columbia, and flew for four minutes.

The certification process will take one to two years.

After that, the retrofits of the company’s existing fleet of small planes can begin. The challenge for airlines seeking to go green with large aircraft is that current technology leaves electric engines relatively weak for their weight and they have a short battery life, but these factors do not deter Harbour Air, which went carbon-neutral in 2007 and flies mostly short hops in the Northwest.

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Jose Cuervo, the bestselling tequila maker globally, has initiated an eco-friendly process of salvaging the leftover agave fibers from its distilling process and upcycling them into a more sustainable alternative to regular plastic straws. The biodegradable drinking straw will decompose up to 200 times faster than regular plastic. Made with an agave bio-based and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved composite, the new straws replace about a third of the polymers used in traditional straw production, and at the end of its lifecycle a straw can be consumed by microorganisms to fully biodegrade within one to five years in landfill conditions. The company plans to distribute millions of the straws this year at bars, restaurants and Jose Cuervo events across the U.S. and Mexico.

Copenhagen has dramatically refashioned the look and function of a power station with a new state-of-the-art, waste-to-power plant that powers 200,000 homes and doubles—actually, sextuples—as a ski slope, a climbing wall, a viewing tower, a hiking and running trail network, and a bar and restaurant. Named Copenhill, “It is the cleanest waste-to-energy power plant in the world,” says architect Bjarke Ingels. “It is a crystal clear example of ‘Hedonistic Sustainability’ because a sustainable city is not only better for the environment, it is also more enjoyable for the lives of its citizens.” The building, 278 feet tall at its apex, has a glass elevator for viewing the inner workings of how the city’s trash is transformed into both Palau Bans Chemicals electricity and heating, as well to Save Reefs as the best view in town of the Palau is the first country in the harbor. It has three ski lifts that world to ban ecologically harmful serve a one-third-mile course sunscreens containing oxybenzone coated with a special “plastic and octinoxate. Studies have grass” that provides the perfound the ingredients cause coral fect friction for both skiing and DNA to mutate in the larval stage, snowboarding. It even features which prevents coral from growing the tallest climbing wall in the properly and makes it more world, designed with overhangs susceptible to bleaching. Palau, and ledges of white, like an icy with a population of about 20,000 mountain. Ingels says 97 perpeople spread across 340 islands cent of Copenhagen residents between Australia and Japan, is a get their heating as a byproduct diving hotspot for tourists, and one of energy production from an of its lagoons has been named an integrated system in which the official UNESCO World Heritage electricity, heating and waste Site. President Tommy Remengesau disposal are combined into a says, “We have to live and respect single process. Copenhagen the environment, because the has a goal of becoming the environment is the nest of life.” world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2025.

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Eating Greener

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Tips for Plant-Based Living Eating more fruits and vegetables as part of a plant-based diet is catching on. In 2019, more than one third of Americans said they plan to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets to achieve their wellness resolutions, according to data company YouGov. For those new to “green eating”—and even for veggie-minded veterans—lots of helpful information is available now on what to consider in buying, preparing, re-using and discarding food.

The Environmental Working Group’s website at ewg.org/foodnews makes it easy to research pesticide levels in produce. Check out the Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen—the most toxin-free and toxin-heavy fruits and vegetables—along with related news and developments.

Home deliveries of local and organic produce can save time and gas consumption from shopping. Some of the leading regional services include Fresh Direct (FreshDirect. com), Sun Basket (SunBasket.com), Green Bean Delivery (GreenBeanDelivery.com), Irv & Shelly’s Fresh Picks (FreshPicks.com) and Territory Foods (TerritoryFoods.com).

Composting combines food scraps with lawn and garden trimmings and more into a nutrient-rich, natural garden fertilizer. A useful guide to composting basics by the Environmental Protection Agency can be found at epa. gov/recycle/composting-home.

The phenomenon of food scrapping—using the parts of produce in recipes that are often thrown out—saves money in shopping, is easier on the environment and pleasingly leads to creative and innovative meals. A number of cookbooks are dedicated to the subject, including Cooking With Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and Stems into Delicious Meals, by Lindsay-Jean Hard and Scraps, Peels, and Stems: Recipes and Tips for Rethinking Food Waste at Home, by Jill Lightner.

Plant-based foods can be swapped for traditional ingredients in countless recipes. MotherEarthLiving.com explains how aquafaba—the water from a can of beans— can replace egg whites, even in meringues. Bananas, applesauce and ground flaxseeds or chia seeds can substitute for eggs to bind baked goods. Coconut oil can replace butter and nutritional yeast can do the job of parmesan when sprinkled on pasta.

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Northwest Florida’s only patent-pending Salt Athletics wellness program.

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World Gym Pensacola Adds Salt Athletics with Red Light Therapy

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hen Ed Weihenmayer was planning a new 13,000-squarefoot facility to house his fitness center, World Gym Pensacola, he wasn’t just focused on aesthetics. He wanted the state-of-the-art facility to offer the most innovative fitness and wellness technology in the industry. That’s how World Gym became the only licensed fitness location in 22

Northwest Florida to feature Salt Athletics, a patent-pending program that delivers multiple advanced wellness protocols in a single half-hour session.

Having owned commercial fitness

centers for 30 years, Weihenmayer says that in the course of his research, he discovered many interesting options in the fitness market—but nothing as “remark-

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able and comprehensive” as Salt Athletics, which combines exercise, red light therapy and halotherapy (salt therapy) along with ion-ized water, oxygen-rich environments and live-enzyme juice extraction.

“No wellness program in the world can benefit the human body as much as Salt Athletics delivers in a 30-minute session,” Weihenmayer says. “The core building blocks of every Salt Athletics session are the combination of dry salt inhalation and near- and far-red light therapy. This interaction stimulates the mitochondria in our cells to use oxygen more efficiently, allowing the mitochondria to produce more ATP. When our cells have more energy, they perform better and the body follows suit.”

Health benefits include improved respiratory function and VO2max (hard breath-ing); quicker recovery of muscles and ligaments; improved cell production, liver function and metabolism; regeneration of the blood; easing of depression symptoms; faster skin repair; and improved kidney, heart, lung function, he says.

“An added benefit is a natural face lift,” he says. “Regular exposure to Salt Athletics red light therapy builds collagen that dramatically reduces fine lines and wrinkles in the face. It’s not uncommon

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ensacola residents age 18 or older can come to World Gym Pensacola for a com-plimentary Salt Athletics session.

for people to look four to eight years younger after just a couple of months of sessions. Weight loss is an additional benefit. You burn up to twice as many calories exercising in a Salt Athletics environment.”

Four Salt Athletics Rooms

World Gym has four different Salt Athletics rooms where users can either exercise or recover while receiving a unique combination of near infrared and far infrared light therapy, salt inhalation therapy, negative ion therapy and concentrated oxy-gen.

n The Athletic Advantage Room features recumbent and upright cardio bikes and immersive video. n The Red Room On-Demand features Fitness On Demand, with more than 1,000 interactive functional workout videos and functional fitness equip-ment, including TRX straps. n The Recovery Red Room features a state-of-the-art hydro-massage lounge and immersive video. n The Extreme Performance Room features HIIT Rogue Echo bikes and immersive video.

“Each Salt Athletics session begins with a glass of ionized water, and at the completion of each session each member receives a glass of carrot, apple and celery juice made fresh in a centrifugal juicer to deliver active enzymes,” Weihenmayer says.

Part of National Rollout

A division of HaloTherapy Center, Salt Athletics has three U.S. patents pending.

In-corporating Salt Athletics into World Gym Pensacola’s new facility is part of the brand’s national rollout, says John Brier, managing partner of Salt Athletics. Additional locations are launching soon in Tampa, Atlanta, Germany and Alaska.

“We’re pleased to have a significant presence in the new World Gym Pensacola lo-cation,” Brier says. “We look forward to delivering the powerful scientific wellness principals that Salt Athletics embodies to the Pensacola market.”

Location: 7166 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola, FL. To learn more about Salt Athletics, call World Gym Pensacola at 850-346-4787 or visit SaltAthletics.com. See ad, page 15.

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It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life.

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hether identifying as vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian or other veggie-friendly variant, a growing number of Americans are moving away from meat products and toward plant-rich foods. Most come to a plant-based diet for personal, planetary or animal welfare reasons; however, they stay for the flavorful foods they discover along their dietary journey and the health benefits they reap.

Marly McMillen-Beelman was prescribed medications to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. “I knew I didn’t want to be on prescriptions, so I decided to change my diet, beginning by giving up meat, dairy and eggs. I immediately felt much better and my symptoms went away naturally,” says the Kansas 24

by April Thompson City, Missouri, author of The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook and founder of Chopped Academy, an online resource for food bloggers. “Now I eat an even greater variety of food than I did before I went vegan.”

While only 3 percent of Americans identified as vegan and 5 percent as vegetarian in a recent Gallup Poll, a 2018 report by restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman indicates that about 83 percent are eating more plant-based foods.

Embarking on a plant-based diet is a lifelong adventure, but it can take time to adjust. Experts recommend a healthy dose of self-love with the newfound fondness for fruits and veggies. “Give yourself some slack and realize that dietary changes do not happen overnight,” says

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April Murray, a registered dietician in Costa Mesa, California. “Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils.”

A plant-oriented diet also can be flexible; health advocates encourage individuals to find a diet that works for them and their families. Leah Webb, the Asheville, North Carolina, author of Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet, has adapted her diet over time to accommodate her family’s health needs.

Although Webb has always maintained a plant-rich diet, she began incorporating some animal products when her son was born. “He had severe food allergies and asthma, and needed a more diverse

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diet,” explains Webb, whose daughter also has cystic fibrosis. Cutting out grains was a game-changer in “calming down his gut, where most of immune response lies,” says Webb. “He is now off asthma medication and the number of allergens he suffers from has dropped from seven to two.”

Webb’s family eats bountifully from their backyard garden, complemented by meat and produce from local farmers’ markets, where she can be certain the foods were produced sustainably and humanely.

“I use meat to flavor soups or accent vegetables, rather than as the star of the show.

I like to focus on real flavors, using lots of garlic, herbs and spices,” says Webb.

Murray, author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Starting—and Maintaining—the Pegan Diet, follows that diet, a mash-up of paleo and vegan regimens that focuses on whole, fresh and sustainable food high in healthy fats and vitamins. The Pegan diet eschews refined sugar and highly processed foods, while allowing meat, poultry, fish and eggs, as well as gluten-free grains, legumes and dairy products in small amounts.

“This diet can be helpful to different people in so many ways,” says Murray.

“For people with diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation, this high-fiber diet can

Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils. ~April Murray help lower blood sugar and insulin levels.

Heart health will improve, as you’ll be eating less animal products, which can be high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Many individuals also find themselves losing unwanted weight as they get filled up so quickly with these whole foods.”

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While some worry about getting sufficient nutrients on a largely plant-based diet, nutrition experts say these fears are unfounded. “People think they need to calculate every nutrient, but if you eat a plant-centered, whole-foods diet, you will get every vitamin and mineral you need to thrive,” says Ocean Robbins, co-founder of the Food Revolution Network and author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World. Legumes, nuts and seeds are all healthy, abundant sources of protein and iron.

Reed Mangels, author of Your Complete Vegan Pregnancy: Your All-in-One Guide to a Healthy, Holistic, Plant-Based Pregnancy, busts the myth that cow’s milk is a must for growing bones. “Calcium, vitamin D and protein are the nutrients we usually associate with bone health. One easy way to get all three is a soy-based or pea protein-based plant milk that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D,” says Mangels, adding that green vegetables like kale, bok choy, collards and broccoli are great sources of calcium.

“‘Eating the rainbow’ is great way to make sure you’re consuming a variety of nutrients,” offers London-based Ben Pook, who co-authored the cookbook So Vegan in 5 with his partner Roxy Pope. “Many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants bring their own distinctive colors to fruits and vegetables, so preparing colorful meals is a simple way of getting as many nutrients into your diet as possible.”

Getting Social

Dietary changes can be challenging to navigate initially, particularly when faced with social situations ranging from family gatherings to cohabitation. Having a good plan going into such situations can help ease the transition, say experts. “Never show up to an event hungry. You will be more likely to make a good decision if you

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avigating the lexicon of plant-based diets can be tricky, and choosing a diet even trickier. Here’s a brief guide to some of the commonly used terms.

Flexitarians eat a mainly vegetarian diet, but will consume meat on occasion.

Pegans (a term coined by Dr. Mark Hyman, who follows the diet) focus on eating vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, meat, fish and eggs, while avoiding dairy, grains, legumes, sugar and processed foods.

Pescatarians like radio host Howard Stern eat fish, seafood and other forms of animal products such as dairy, but don’t eat other forms of meat such as chicken, beef or pork.

Plant-based diets, followed by celebrities like Ben Stiller, consist mostly or entirely of foods derived from plants, including vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and fruits, with few or no animal products.

Vegans don’t consume any animal products, including eggs, dairy, honey or gelatin. Famous vegans include Ellen DeGeneres, Betty White, Beyonce, Bill Clinton, Madonna and Venus Williams.

Vegetarians refrain from meat and seafood, but will consume dairy or other animal byproducts such as honey. Well-known vegetarians include Albert Einstein, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Doris Day, Jane Goodall, Kristen Wiig and Prince.

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are nourished. On the way there, remind yourself why you are making the transition to plant-based eating,” suggests Murray.

“I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. If I go to a family dinner and someone has made something special for me, but they used a non-vegan cheese, I will respect my family member’s effort and eat some of it. These situations will pop up from time to time, and the more you can be compassionate with yourself, the better,” says McMillen-Beelman.

“If you are living with people who are not joining you in making a dietary shift, agree to respect each other’s choices. Make it a shared learning journey rather than a power struggle,” says Robbins. For example, he suggests making a vegetarian base and allowing those that want animal products to add them as toppings. A burrito bar can accommodate all diets by allowing people to add their own fixings to a base of beans and tortillas, whether those be dairy options like cheese and sour cream or veganfriendly guacamole and salsa.

For families with kids, being flexible and inclusive can help make changes feel more positive and sustainable. “We never eat processed foods at home, but parties are that time I tell my kids they can eat

I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. ~Marly McMillen-Beelman whatever they want,” says Webb.

“Get your children involved, so that they are more engaged in the eating experience. Let your children pick out recipes or snacks for the week. Make the food look pretty and it will taste more satisfying,” adds Murray.

Plant Prep Made Easy

Plant-based chefs have plenty of kitchen hacks for making food prep and planning fun and easy. Robbins suggests finding go-to recipes to put on repeat. “Your prep time goes down a lot as you make the same dish, and the familiarity will help you develop lasting habits around new food patterns,” he says.

Webb incorporates a healthy protein, fat and vegetable into every meal, even breakfast, but cooks in batches and freezes portions or repurposes leftovers to simplify mealtimes. “You’ll get burned out if you try to cook something from scratch every meal,” says Webb. “We eat a lot of eggs

because we raise chickens, so I’ll do baked frittatas I can reheat during the week.”

Advance meal prep can take the pressure off busy times like the weekday breakfast rush, adds Robbins. One of his favorite breakfasts involves soaking oats and chia seeds overnight, which he tops in the morning with some unsweetened soy or coconut milk, chopped banana, frozen blueberries, and a dash of maple syrup, vanilla and nutmeg. “It’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants and phytonutrients,” he says.

Webb encourages people to get out of their food comfort zones by experimenting with approximate ingredients, like swapping kabocha or honeynut squash for butternut squash.

Robbins also suggests making social connections with others on the same path by cooking them a meal, organizing a meal swap or sharing extras. “It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life. Start where you are and remember it’s not about perfection, it’s about progress. Have love, dignity and compassion toward yourself and others along the journey,” he says.

April Thompson is a freelance writer based in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

Tips to Stay on the Plant Track

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any new regimens begin with gusto, only to be abandoned because old diets die hard. Here are some expert tips for eating well over the long haul.

“Find plant-based options at your favorite restaurants, and be open to new flavors. I promise you, your taste buds will change,” says April Murray, dietician and author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook. To keep the momentum and inspiration going, follow plant-based chefs on social media, she adds.

When switching to a plant-based diet, some miss the rich, fatty flavors found in meat, says Ben Pook, co-author of So Vegan in 5. “The trick we found is using ingredients rich in umami, which is a flavor commonly found in meat. One

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of our favorites is miso paste (fermented soybeans), which has an intense savory taste. We often add it to stews, pies and even pastas to deliver more depth of flavor.

Soy sauce and porcini mushrooms are also a great substitute.”

“Sustainable change doesn’t happen overnight. If not sure what to cook, start with one big salad a week. When you get the hang of that, add in something else, like prepping snacks from scratch. Small things add up over time,” says Leah Webb, author of The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook.

“Seek out loved ones who share your food values and nurture those relationships. You might be surprised how many people around you are also quietly trying

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to achieve similar goals,” says Ocean Robbins, founder of the Food Revolution Network.

“We put a lot of pressure on ourselves when we first switched to a plantbased diet. Shopping for vegan food and eating out at restaurants felt very overwhelming, and we found ourselves spending hours checking food labels.

We’ve come to realize that veganism isn’t black or white and encourage others not to worry about making mistakes along the way,” shares Pook.

If we can’t resist temptation on occasion, that’s okay too, Murray says. “That one unhealthy meal won’t undo all the hard work you’ve put in. Get right back on track the next morning. Positivity is key.”

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Vegan food doesn’t need to be expensive, boring or complicated.

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Meatless Makeover A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

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hen contemplating a shift toward a plant-based diet, some may prematurely mourn the loss of their favorite meaty classics.

Luckily, enterprising vegan chefs have experimented with flavors and textures that will lure almost any palate into loving a plant-based version of their favorite dishes without resorting to processed foods.

“Plant-based versions of classic dishes offer all the nutritional benefits of plants without the cholesterol and saturated fats from animal products,” says chef and author Marly McMillen-Beelman. “You don’t have to abandon all your favorite foods to become vegan—just veganize them.”

The Kansas City chef makes carrot “dogs”, for example, by roasting carrots in a savory mix of tamari, agave, miso, paprika and garlic for a cookout-worthy treat. McMillen-Beelman’s cookbook The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook also offers many bean- and legume-based versions of classic sandwiches, like a vegan “Big Mac” with quinoa and pinto beans; a burger made from oats, black beans and pecans; meatballs from tofu and lentils; and a chicken salad based on tempeh,

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a fermented, soy-based, high-protein product with a nutty flavor.

“A lot of people like using tempeh, tofu or jackfruit for a meaty texture. It needs to be well seasoned, but so does meat,” suggests Ocean Robbins, author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, & Transform Your World. “To mimic cheese, some combination of nuts and nutritional yeast, cultured nut cheeses or plant-based milks works nicely.”

McMillen-Beelman likes using jackfruit for a “pulled pork” sandwich or taco, the tropical fruit being packed with vitamin C, protein, calcium, potassium and iron. Her slow-cooked version leans on whole-food ingredients, including pear and cranberries, to add natural sweetness and phytonutrients. “I use canned jackfruit because it’s much easier to find and cook with than the expensive jumbo whole fruit,” she says.

Ben Pook, the London co-author with Roxy Pope of So Vegan in 5, says mushrooms lend substance and umami flavor to vegan dishes such as a mushroom, sage and onion Wellington as

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a substitute for the classic beef Wellington.

“We use portobello mushrooms for their meaty texture, which we surround with a sage and onion stuffing—all wrapped in vegan puff pastry to create a centerpiece worthy of any dinner party,” says Pook, whose cookbook features dozens of plant-based recipes that contain only five ingredients each, such as a broccoli alfredo with cashews, broccolini, tagliatelle pasta, nutritional yeast and garlic.

Nuts can also work wonders in a vegetarian dish, such as Pook and Pope’s walnut meat tacos, which blend toasted walnuts together with spices like cumin, paprika, garlic and chili powder to create a mince-like texture built into a taco with toppings galore.

Many classic dishes can also be adapted by simply leaving out the meat and letting the spices, herbs and vegetables shine through; for example, in a vegan shepherd’s pie, go with penne pasta with red sauce or a garlicky pesto with extra nuts, greens and olive oil in lieu of cheese.

Sweet tooth cravings can be satisfied with healthy, plant-based versions of classic desserts, substituting aquafaba (the starchy liquid left over from canned beans) instead of frothy egg whites, or olive oil or avocado for butter.

Nut butters can also add a touch of

richness to a dish, whether sweet or savory.

“I love making a peanut coconut milk curry soup with onions, mushrooms and bok choy, with peanut butter, lime juice and soy sauce blended into the coconut milk for a luxurious flavor and texture. It’s great over potatoes, quinoa or rice,” says Robbins.

“Vegan food doesn’t need to be expensive, boring or complicated,” Pook says. “There really are endless possibilities when it comes to cooking with plants, so don’t be afraid to experiment and create your own twist.”

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with the remaining dry ingredients and a pinch of salt and pepper. Use a spoon to mix everything together, then set aside.

Combine the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar in a separate bowl. Let sit for a minute or two until the milk curdles and turns into a “buttermilk”. Then add the hot sauce and mix everything together until the ingredients are well combined. Set aside.

Meanwhile, add the flour to a small plate and set aside. Press the tofu if required.

(Extra-firm tofu contains very little moisture, so this step isn’t always necessary.)

Then slice the block in half and break the tofu into bite-sized pieces with hands.

Vegan Popcorn ‘Chicken’ Yields: 4 to 6 servings 10.5 oz extra-firm tofu Sea salt and pepper ½ cup flour Vegetable oil Dry ingredients: 3.5 oz paprika-flavored chips 4 Tbsp flour 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder Wet ingredients: ½ cup plant-based milk ½ Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp hot sauce To serve: Tomato ketchup Vegan mayonnaise Crush the paprika crisps between a clean tea towel using a rolling pin until no big pieces remain. Transfer to a bowl along

Season the tofu on both sides with salt and pepper; dip tofu into the flour, followed by the milk mixture, then the crisp mixture. Repeat until all the tofu pieces have been coated.

Add the vegetable oil to a pan until it’s ¼-inch deep. Tip: Use a wok to reduce the amount of oil needed. Heat the oil on medium-high. Drop a tiny amount of the dry mixture; if it starts sizzling as soon as it hits the oil, it’s ready.

Carefully add half a dozen or so tofu pieces to the hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes on each side or until the tofu begins to brown and is extra crispy. It’s important to not overcrowd the pan, as it can lower the temperature of the oil.

When the tofu is ready, carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a plate lined with parchment paper; immediately season it with some extra salt, which will help make it even crispier. Repeat until all the tofu pieces are cooked. Serve with a favorite dip, such as one made by combining equal amounts of tomato ketchup and vegan mayo.

Adapted from So Vegan in 5 by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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Meanwhile, drain and rinse the black beans and sweet corn. Transfer them to a separate pan and stir in a generous pinch of salt and pepper, as well as the juice from the lime.

Heat through for 5 minutes on a medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat, roughly chop the cilantro and stir it into the beans and sweet corn.

Add the cooked walnuts, garlic and spices to a food processor along with the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, sun-dried tomatoes (drain as much oil as possible) and a pinch of salt. Process for a minute or two until the walnut mixture turns into a mince-like texture.

Next, prepare the salsa by slicing the cherry tomatoes into quarters and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Peel and dice the red onion, slice the chili (leave the seeds in if spicy is preferred) and roughly chop the cilantro leaves, adding all to the mixing bowl. Squeeze the juice from the lime into the bowl, along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, then stir to combine.

Meanwhile, heat through the tortillas in a pan over a low-medium heat.

Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh and mash it in a bowl along with juice from half a lime.

When you’re ready to assemble your tacos, spoon a few tablespoons of the walnut mixture on top of a tortilla, followed by the bean mixture, salsa and a dollop of mashed avocado. Top with a drizzle of vegan yogurt. Repeat for the remaining tacos.

Adapted from So Vegan in 5 by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook.

Mushroom, Sage and Onion Wellington An absolute showstopper and the perfect dish to make for friends on a Sunday afternoon alongside some tasty, roasted vegetables.

Yields: 4 servings 8 Portobello mushrooms 3 onions 10 sage leaves 4.2 oz walnuts 2 (11 oz) sheets of dairy-free puff pastry Preheat oven to 425° F and line a large baking tray with baking paper. Wipe any excess dirt off the mushrooms and place five of them in an ovenproof dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt and pepper, then bake for 15 minutes.

Remove the mushrooms from the oven and set aside, leaving the oven switched on for later.

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Toast the walnuts in a pan over a medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until they begin to smoke. Keep an eye on them and stir occasionally to prevent them burning. Then peel and dice the garlic and add it to the walnuts along with the smoked paprika, chili powder and ground cumin. Stir to coat the walnuts in the spices, then cook for 2 minutes.

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and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Process to form a smooth paste, then fry in a pan over a medium-high heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.

Roll out one sheet of pastry onto the lined baking tray. Spread a third of the paste down the middle of the pastry lengthways, spreading it 2 inches wide and leaving the same length clear at each end.

Turn the baked mushrooms upside-down to drain excess juices, then place three of the mushrooms, gills facing up, on top of the paste along the middle of the pastry. Add the remaining two mushrooms, gills facing down, between the three mushrooms.

Spoon the remaining paste around the mushrooms to cover them on all sides.

Place the second sheet of pastry on top and use your fingers to seal the edges together.

Trim around the Wellington roughly one inch away from the filling, discarding the excess pastry as you go. Lightly score the Wellington with diagonal lines at 1-inch intervals and brush with olive oil. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes, until the pastry turns a lovely golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve in slices.

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everything an active body needs for muscle mass, stamina and recovery while lowering the risk of heart disease. A 2018 metaanalysis of 40 studies published in the peerreviewed journal PLOS One concludes that a plant-powered diet fosters a healthier cardio-metabolic profile. According to Dutch researchers, amping up nutrition from plants may also lower the risk of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes.

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Bolstering the diet with foods like quinoa, chia seeds, nut butters and vegan energy powders, as well as combining foods for a more complete protein profile, is important. For example, pairing whole-grain rice with beans makes a complete protein, says Stefanie Moir, international vegan fitness coach and founder of VeganAesthetics. co.uk, in Glasgow, Scotland.

“Eating a wide variety of foods across the plant kingdom ensures that you reach your fitness goals,” says Moir, who trains six days a week and opts for a breakfast of oats with nut butter and chia seeds. “If you want a ‘superfood’ component, you can add cacao powder for antioxidants and a great chocolate taste.”

Tullman acknowledges that there are some exceptions to protein requirements— especially for the elderly, individuals with certain chronic diseases and pregnant women—but he notes that daily protein needs are less than we’ve been conditioned to believe. “If you track your macronutrients through a day, you’ll find that you’re getting adequate protein.”

Professional bodybuilder Torre Washington, in Tamarac, Florida, keeps it simple. “We’re all unique individuals, so it’s up to each person to test things without fear of lack.” The National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified coach loves antioxidant-rich blueberries, filling apples and potassium-packed bananas, and tends to choose calorically lower, nutritionally dense foods during periods that he’s competing.

Carey suggests vegan meal delivery services as an option and vegan-friendly restaurants in a pinch, but attests to an easy system of meal prep for consistency. “Some

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people like to meal prep one day a week— cooking brown rice, quinoa and chopping veggies. This way, you can just throw it together when it’s time to eat,” she says.

“You can also eat more simply and throw a bunch of yummy fruits or veggies into the blender for smoothies or soups.”

For added fortification, some experts recommend supplementing with vegan sources of vitamin B12, especially for active women in their child-bearing years and older individuals, because B12 absorption is compromised as we age. Adding a vegan source of vitamin D is also a wise choice if exposure to natural sunlight is not adequate.

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For the vegan athlete, workout gear that doesn’t contain wool or leather is the way to go. “Making conscious choices expands beyond your plate, and a lot of brands have vegan-friendly shoes,” says Moir.

“The difference between ‘plantbased’ and ‘vegan’ has to do with ethical motivations and treatment of animals,” says Tullman. “Natural fibers such as cotton and synthetic fabrics like polyester are fine.”

The path of vegan fitness can not only offer health benefits, but also a personal connection to the Earth. “It’s given me an opportunity to share my journey with others and to allow them to reach their own specific goals,” says Washington.

“Mentally, it’s given me more depth of thought and spiritually connected me with the ‘YOUniverse’ as a whole.”

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Hemp needs to be a part of every climate change conversation, not only because it sequesters huge amounts of carbon during cultivation, but also because construction products made out of hemp will continue to sequester carbon for up to 100 years. ~Erica Stark

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crop that was illegal Right now, it’s or in body care products.

The stems undergo in U.S. soil for more the Wild West decortication to separate the than half a century of agriculture. long outer fibers (bast) from is now reaching for the sun. the short inner fibers (hurd).

Industrial hemp, the low- or ~Dustin Enge Hemp hurd makes extremely no-THC cousin to marijuana, durable hempcrete for construction, abhas created high hopes among farmers, sorbent and dust-free animal bedding or agricultural researchers, manufacturers pellets for heating stoves. An exponential and consumers. By 2019, America had berise in the use of hemp is expected because come the world’s third-largest producer, it can replace products made from paper, behind Canada and China, where it’s been wood, plastic, cotton and fossil fuels. cultivated for 8,500 years.

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“It’s the fastest-growing ag industry the market once we get to the full manuthat we’ve ever seen,” says Tara Valentine, facturing potential,” says Erica Stark, hemp specialist at the Rodale Institute, executive director of the National Hemp in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Since hemp’s Association, in Washington, D.C. inclusion in the 2018 Farm Bill, Rodale’s The first introductions consumers can

hemp web page hits have grown 10-fold. expect include hemp paper products, such as plates and toilet paper, and biodegradBetter Products able hemp bioplastics like cutlery and All parts of the hemp plant are useful in cups. Construction materials and other multiple ways, and hemp has applications products are expected to quickly follow. in textiles, construction, bioremediation, technology, nutrition and health, including cannabidiol (CBD). The seeds are rich in protein, essential fatty acids and vitamins. They can be eaten, ground into flour or pressed for oil that is used for cooking 34

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making paper from wood to making it from hemp. Among the findings: hemp takes four months to grow, while trees need 20 to 80 years. An acre of hemp can produce four or more times as much paper as an acre of trees. Hemp paper doesn’t need toxic bleaching and can be recycled twice as many times. Other studies concur.

Paper without deforestation would be a major benefit, but it’s a minor job on hemp’s profound résumé. “Hemp needs to be a part of every climate change conversation, not only because it sequesters huge amounts of carbon during cultivation, but also because construction products made out of hemp will continue to sequester carbon for up to 100 years,” says Stark.

Hemp could also help save the depleted soil on U.S. farmland that has been destroyed by tilling and synthetic fertilizers. “We have to rebuild the soil by putting carbon back in and increasing organic matter,” says Valentine. Hemp does this with a massive root biomass that breaks up compacted soils, improves water infiltration and reduces runoff and erosion.

Fast-growing hemp naturally suppresses weeds, needs no pesticides and isn’t picky about soil, water or latitude. By comparison, cotton is water-intensive and uses 25 percent of the world’s pesticides.

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But the revenue isn’t quite there yet, because the supply chain isn’t complete.

Seed supply, farm equipment, education, processing facilities and manufacturers are all links that are developing simultaneously. “Fiber processing facilities will be available soon. Manufacturers are anxious to start incorporating hemp,” says Stark.

The lack of buyers isn’t deterring farmers. Neither are warnings that current harvesting equipment can spark disaster when hemp fiber wraps around rotating parts, heats up and combusts.

Dustin Enge, a third-generation farmer in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, started Honey Creek Hemp in 2017. He planted six acres of hemp. “I think it’s a long-term viable commodity for farmers.

Right now, it’s the Wild West of agriculture. Everyone is trying different things,” says Enge, who modified a harvester for hemp. “I spent about two hours harvesting and 20 hours torching the fiber off my equipment.” Even so, he will plant more acres when he knows it will sell.

Behold the sprouting of the hemp industry as an ancient plant takes root in the modern world.

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His latest book, Grassroots Rising: A Call policy. We use the slogan, “Healthy soil, healthy ecosystem, healthy plants, healthy to Action on Climate, Farming, Food and a food, healthy people, healthy animals, Green New Deal (ChelseaGreen.com/product/ healthy climate.” All these living systems grassroots-rising), focuses on Regeneration are interconnected. Regeneration of one International, a global network that he and system impacts another, which will lead to other advocates spawned in 2015 with a goal stabilizing the climate. to reverse global warming and end world

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Regenerative organic farming rebuilds the soil, which improves food, health and eventually, the climate. It’s a transformation of the food system.

What will it require to achieve the goals of the Green New Deal, which calls for net zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2030?

First, consumers need to understand the interconnectedness of things so that they make decisions to create market pressure.

Second, farmers, ranchers and land managers need to use regenerative best practices. Third is political power and policy change to drive regeneration. We need elected officials to understand regenerative ideas and feel pressure from constituents.

Officials need to hear that we don’t want our tax money used for degenerative practices.

Fourth is money. It will take trillions of dollars over the next decade, with much money coming from government funding.

But private investments also need to shift.

Our savings, pensions and retirement accounts need to be in financial institutions that place assets in regenerative, socially responsible investing.

This is a spiritual movement as much as it is an agricultural and alternative energy movement. is also extremely important. Americans spend half of their food dollars eating out. Learn to cook, invite people over for dinner, teach your kids how to cook.

Eating is an agricultural act.

Everyone should also be active in civic organizations. Run for office. It doesn’t have to be in politics, it could be a conservation committee or school board. Do what you can do best inside this regenerative framework and you will have a big impact.

Things aren’t hopeless. It’s plausible that we are going to solve this.

Unfortunately, it took until now for people to wake up. I believe people have an innate love for nature and other people, but if they’re hopeless and unaware, they’re going to behave as if they don’t care. There

is an increasing common awareness and responsibility to get the job done. This is a spiritual movement as much as it is an agricultural and alternative energy movement.

What inspired you to write about this issue?

About 10 years ago, I learned that regenerative food, farming and land use, in combination with renewable energy and radical energy conservation, could solve the climate crisis. I did more research, helped form Regeneration International and then saw that there wasn’t a roadmap for regeneration. I needed to write the book so that the climate movement would understand regeneration and the food-farming-regeneration movement would understand climate. And I need for everyone to understand that there is hope.

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While prescription drugs overwhelm the body with adverse side effects, CBD can healthfully bring back balance.

But CBD won’t trigger an altered state because there is little to no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical in marijuana that produces a high, he says, adding that he starts patients at a low daily dose of 25 milligrams.

It’s important to talk with a physician about drug interactions, Bongiorno says. For instance, CBD can increase levels of blood-thinning medications, according to a 2017 study published in Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports.

CBD can possibly treat a wide range of conditions, from fear of public speaking to bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorders, but more research is needed, experts say. A 2018 clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests CBD offers potential in treating psychosis. More recently, researchers in a 2019 case study of 27 patients published by the Permanente Journal concluded, “Cannabidiol may hold benefit for anxiety-related disorders.”

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2017 dedicated a parcel of her two-acre farm to growing hemp for her business, North Field Farmacy. “I added in hemp because it is a dynamic plant that produces fiber, seed and medicine for us humans, all at the same time,” she says.

Miller’s small, women-owned business grows the leafy plants outdoors in organic soil and harvests by hand. “We test in the field, post-harvest, during extraction and in the final product,” she says. “We know our product is clean and pure and potent.”

This isn’t always the case. A 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that in 84 CBD products sold online by 31 companies, 26 percent contained less CBD than the amount listed on the label.

Miller receives weekly calls from those wanting to purchase her plants and start a CBD business. “What bothers me the most is that not one person has asked how my hemp is grown,” she says.

“It all feels like a big grab; the integrity isn’t there.”

Miller continues to decline these requests and spends her days on the farm, where—come harvest time—she, alongside her crew, engages in some visualizations. “We imagine the people suffering who need support and think about how we are growing the plants to help them.”

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and potentially toxic. In 2017, Clean Label Healthy Alternative Diets Project, a nonprofit testing laboratory, Owners that switch from commercial foods completed a study of 1,084 pet food report their animals display thicker coats, products, screening them for more than 130 brighter eyes and greater energy. However, toxins and contaminants linked to cancer dogs and cats require specific ranges of and other conditions. Results showed vitamins, minerals, fats and carbohydrates, so cadmium, a heavy metal, in 94 percent of it’s important to ensure that nutritional needs the products, along with arsenic and lead. are met and a healthy balance is maintained.

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n Home-Cooked

Pet food recalls have prompted some families to start cooking for their charges, but it’s not as simple as sharing the family dinner.

“There are online calculators that can help you create and balance recipes for dogs and cats. Balancing a diet can be tedious and often requires added supplements,” says Krause.

Seeing a four-legged friend thrive was worth the extra time and cost for Yvonnda Stamp-Agent, a homemaker from Rockvale, Tennessee. Emma, a schnauzer mix, suffered from itchy skin, anal gland leakage, kidney crystals, vomiting and other problems. “We switched to home-cooked wild salmon and flounder protein with fresh organic vegetables and fruits, along with vitamin and mineral supplementation.” Emma recovered and is now an energetic 5-year-old.

n Raw

The biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) diet, as described at BarfWorld.com, contains raw meats, vegetables and cooked grains and legumes. Proponents say it improves health from tooth to tail.

“Buddha, my orange tabby, is 22 and no longer has an issue with hairballs,” says Kim Bolin, a Reno, Nevada real estate agent, who has fed raw for three years.

Stephanie Krause, in Keego Harbor, Michigan, says her three dogs are more relaxed, probably from the time and effort needed to eat large bones—and they haven’t needed a teeth cleaning since going raw. “After eating raw bones, there was plaque laying all over the floor.”

The BARF diet can be homemade, although most choose prepared frozen or freeze-dried products to ensure nutrient balance or to avoid handling raw meats. Angie Krause says the diet is controversial, largely due to human health risks from pathogenic bacteria.

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For ethical and environmental reasons, homemade or pre-made, plant-based diets for companion animals are becoming more popular. “If the 163 million dogs and cats in the U.S. were their own country, it would be the fifth-largest meat-eating country on the planet,” says May.

Cats cannot survive without meat, which provides the high protein, amino acids and other nutrients their bodies require.

However, a 2018 study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association suggests that plant-based diets, possibly supplemented with vitamins B12 and D and some amino

Kibble is often the most economical way to feed your pet.

But its processed state makes it the least optimal. ~Angie Krause

Helpful Resources Report cards regarding toxicity for dog and cat food brands: CleanLabelProject.org/pet-food.

Raw, vegan or otherwise, sign up for dog and cat food recall alerts via email: DogFoodAdvisor.com.

Definitions of common ingredients in pet food: Tinyurl.com/PetFoodIngredientDefinitions.

Recommended reading from the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association includes Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets, Second Edition, by Patricia Schenck, and Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, Fourth Edition, by Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM. Scientific literature, published articles and biographies of dogs living on a plant-based diet: PlantBased.dog. acids, can meet nutrition requirements of dogs.

“Dogs are omnivores, and can thrive on balanced, complete, plant-based diets. They have nutrient requirements, not ingredient requirements,” says May.

Pet diets aren’t an all-or-nothing choice, says Angie Krause.

“Eventually, my patient will always reveal what works for them.

Listen to your pet’s body.”

Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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and meet personal goal. Discover applicable rules, laws and licensing. Discuss funding options, basic marketing strategies, legal business structures, taxation and the nuts-and-bolts of launching. Have access to a Florida SBDC Business Consultant to provide assistance (at no-cost) as you create your business plan and move toward your goals. Pre-reg req, closes 24-hours prior. Diana Jernigan, Business Consultant.To register online: www.sbdc.uwf.edu and click on “Training & Events”. Offered by The Florida SBDC at UWF/FWB.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Fairy Festival – 10am-4pm. A fun and magial time which includes aura photography, intuitive, healers, vendors, children’s crafts, food and friends. Stone Soup, 700 Beal Parkway, FWB. IntuitiveSpiritualCenter.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Hypnosis Certification Class ­– Deana Chapman with DCC Hypnosis provides the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) hypnosis certification class.

Therapists and practitioners can apply Hypnosis to help others use their inner abilities to achieve a goal. Pain management, habit control, fears, and a vast range of psychological and medical issues may be addressed in a positive way with Hypnosis.

DCC Hypnosis, NLP and Life Coaching Center, 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A-2, FWB. 850-261-3596.

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ceiving monies, monitoring accounts receivable and payroll, and more about balance sheets and income statements. The class includes a brief introduction to payroll, timesheet options, banking and credit card importing, and a tour of the online version of QuickBooks. Presented by Ryan Francis from Carr, Riggs & Ingram, CPAs and Advisors. Pre-reg req, closes 24 hours prior. $20 online for the public (required at online registration – no refunds) and no fee for students and employees of UWF (call 850-474-2528 to register). To register online: www.sbdc.uwf.edu and click on “Training & Events”. Offered by The Florida SBDC at UWF/FWB.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4

TUESDAY, MARCH 31

Quickbook Basics – 9am-noon. Discover which QuickBooks version fits your company needs. Learn the Desktop version of setting up a company with chart of accounts for your industry, spending and re-

Starting a Business – 1-4pm. Take an in-depth view of your business concept and discuss the steps to a successful start: the need for your product or service, the ability to make money, bring it to market,

MONDAY, MARCH 2

A daily two-hour music soundscape, Echoes is a

program that is cross-cultural and trans-millennial, merging cultures and forms, technology and tradition, the ancient past and the possible future.

Host John Diliberto is a writer for Billboard and Pulse magazines. Each evening he brings together a wide array of styles, from acoustic to electronic, jazz to space music, the avant-garde to rock, interspersed with interviews and living room concerts featuring well-known and emerging musicians.

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plan ahead SATURDAY, MAY 9 Art & Chocolate Festival – 10am-4pm. Celebrate Spring and Mother’s Day. Unity of FWB will host an art show for original art, to include jewelry, pottery, paintings, glass work and local crafts. Free. Request application at ArtAndChocolate2020@gmail.com.

Emerald Coast Convention Center, 1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, FWB.

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Pensacola VegFest – 11am-6pm. Family-friendly vegan food and music festival. Created to normalize veganism, educate the curious and promote a cruelty-free lifestyle the event features activities for all ages, live music, beer and wine, specialty foods and speakers. Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St., Pensacola. PensacolaVegFest.com.

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after just one hour of corrective movement exercises! Cost $10 account rate/$15 drop-in rate. All mat classes limited to 8 participants. Call 850-2875836 or visit www.pilatescoretraining.com to register. $10 account; $15/drop-in. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836.

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Qi Gong – 11am-noon. With Sean Seid. Combines meditative and physically active elements, designed to help you preserve your Jing (sexual vitality), strengthen and balance the flow of Qi (breath) energy, and enlighten your Shen (spirit). $20. Empathic Practice, 801 E. Cervantes St, Pensacola.

850-777-3334. Contact@EmpathicPractice.us.

EmpathicPractice.US. Eckhart Tolle Local Group Meditation – 1-2pm.

Find your stillness in life with 20 minutes of silent meditation, followed by Eckhart Tolle audio or video recording, concludes with 10 to 20-minute silent meditation to still the mind and ego. Free.

Coastal Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. local32459@gmail.com.

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monday

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 8:30-9:30am and Wed. 6:30-7:30pm. A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. It teaches that the way to universal love and peace— or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. The Course thus focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy.

Sundays’ gathering is a time to study the text.

Wednesdays’ discussion is time to share our experience of embracing now a holy instant. Love Offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola. 850-438-2948. Unity@UnityPNS.org.

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Pilates Advanced Equipment Class – 8:309:30am. Mon, Wed, Fri. 7:45-8:45am-Sat. For those individuals who have a strong foundation in the Pilates fundamentals. Limited to 6 participants. $30/drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836.

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30A Farmers' Market – 9am-1pm. Find local grass fed beef, whole chickens, eggs, goat milk, cheese, produce, hydroponic lettuce, herbs, and microgreens. Local and regioal honey, including Tupelo honey, homemade from scratch breads, pies, and pastries. Pickled veggies, jams, salsa's, BBQ sauces, pesto sauce, tuna & shrimp dips, and the best Maryland Crabcakes you have ever had. In addition beautifully handcrafted soaps. Free. 28 N. Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach. 850-499-4697. 30aFarmersMarket@gmail.com. 30aFarmersMarket.

Unity Spiritual Service – 10am. Discover “A Positive Path for Spiritual Living.” All people have sacred worth and are welcome at Unity Pensacola.

As minister, Rev. Jamie’s passion for the truth and a spirit-filled life is evident in all that he does. Charismatic and soulful, his messages are clear, relevant and enlightening. Donations Appreciated. Unity Pensacola, 716 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacoal. 850-4382277. Unity@UnityPNS.org. UnityofPensacola.org Transmission Group World Service Meditation – 10:30-11:30am. 7:15pm, Wed. Simple, potent and always free. Pensacola. Ever'mans Co-operative, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. Share-international.us.

Community Yoga Class – 4:30-5:30pm. Enjoy a yoga class and support a charity at the same time, with donations for this class going to PAWS, Children in Crisis, Headstart, Southern Dog Rescue and more. Donations accepted. Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 184 Brooks St, Ste 2, FWB. DragonflyYoga.com.

Classic Nia with Sonya – 9-10am. Mon, Wed, Fri. Nia combines dance with meditation and martial arts. Designed to be compatible with any fitness level. 850-530-5275. NiaVanaStudio.com.

Pilates Modified Equipment Class – 9:45-10:45am.

Mon,Wed,Fri. For those with conditions such as osteoporosis, disc pathologies, arthritis and joint replacements. Limited to 6 participants. $30/drop-in, $25/ account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Pilates Intermediate Equipment Class – noon1pm. Plus Tue &Thur-5:30pm, Fri 9:45am Sat9am. Challenging exercises for those who have a foundation in the Pilates fundamentals. Improves strength, posture, alignment and flexibility. Limited to 6 participants. $30/drop-in, $25/account rate.

Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola.

850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Pilates Multi-Level Mat Class – 5:30-6:30pm. And Tues, 8:30am. For those who have basic understanding of fundamentals of Pilates Mat. Uses a variety of different props, ex. stability balls, rollers, rings, etc to algin, strengthen, and increase flexibility. Limited to 8 participants. $15/drop-in, $10/account rate.

Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola.

850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

tuesday Pilates Multi-level & Beginning Mat Class – 8:309:30am/Multi-Level Mat and 9:45-10:45am Beginning Mat. Increase strength, flexibility, alignment, improve your posture, and love how your body feels

Classic Nia with Sonya – 5:30-6:30pm. Tues, Thur.

Nia combines dance with meditation and martial arts. Designed to be compatible with any fitness level. 850-530-5275. NiaVanaStudio.com Pilates Intermediate Equipment Class – 5:306:30pm. Tues/Thurs, Mon 12-1, Sat 9-10. Challenging exercises for those who have a foundation in the Pilates fundamentals. Limited to 6. $30 drop-in, $25/ account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. Pilates CoreTraining.com.

Kemetic Yoga – 6-7:30pm. With Camelia Wilis.

Kemetic Yoga™ is the ancient Egyptian system of Yoga enlightenment based upon the practices of physical movements combined with controlled deep breathing and meditation. $20. Empathic Practice, 801 E. Cervantes St, Pensacola. 850-777-3334. Contact@EmpathicPractice.us. EmpathicPractice.US. Honor Military Yoga Class – 7-8:15pm. Honoring those who serve, have served, and family members holding DOD IDs – US Armed Forces welcome for free. All others may join for a dropin fee of $12. Beginners welcome and multi-level Hatha yoga class with breath awareness, meditation, sun salutations, restorative cool down, and savasana. Come build strength, flexibility, and clarity of the mind with those that serve this country. Free w/ID or $12. Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 184 Brooks St. SE, Bldg 2, FWB. 850-218-2575.

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wednesday Nia: Mindful Fusion Fitness – 9-10am Wed & Fri. 5:30-6:30pm Tues & Thurs. Nia is an expressive cardio workout that blends simple, low impact moves from the Dance Arts, Martial Arts and Healing Arts, providing a whole body workout for your mind, body and spirit. First class free. Communio, 904 E. Scott St, Pensacola. 980-475-2194. MoveWithKat@gmail.com. NiaNow.com/Kat-m.

Gyrokinesis Class – noon-1pm. This movement system allows the entire body to be worked through spinal movement. Gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic flowing movements.

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Yoga Class – noon-1pm. 3 spots per week, book online or call for sign up. 60 minutes of semiprivate sessions with our certified wellness coach and yoga instructor Amanda Simmons. $20. Empathic Practice, 801 E Cervantes St, Pensacola.

850-777-3334. Contact@empathicpractice.us.

EmpathicPractice.US. Basic Yoga for Balance – 1-2:15pm. This yoga class is for beginnrs and first-timers. We will learn basic yoga positions using chairs, blocks, straps, tennis balls, and bolsters, all of which are provided for your use at the studio. Through these positions and props we will be building our balance both on the mat and in life. Please wear comfortable clothing that can move with you. $13. ElemenTree Yoga Studio, 8762 Ortega Park Dr, Navarre, 850374-0086. ElemenTreeYogaStudio.com Essential Yoga for Beginners – 5:30-6:30pm.

Class combines teaching beginning yoga (learning proper alignment and modifications of the poses) and exploring essential oils for a fun and exciting experience. Yoga allows us the time to tune out the world and go within, and weaving essential oils into the yoga practice can deepen and expand the yoga experience. $12. ElemenTree Yoga Studio, 8762 Ortega Park Dr, Navarre. 850-374-0086. ElemenTreeYogaStudio.com.

Flow Motion Meditation – 6-7pm. A breath-centric dynamic practice where coordinated movement extends from inhales/exhales. Great for all levels and newbies. Bring your yoga mat. Free. Healing Arts Creativity & Empowerment Studio, 875 E. Nine Mile Rd, Ste 4, Pensacola. 510-394-5418.

Damon@HealingArtsCreativeStudio.com. HealingArtsCreativeStudio.com.

Introduction to Buddhism – 6-7pm. 3rd Wed. Learn more about Nichiren Buddhism and how you can become happier. We would love to meet you and share this practice with you. This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County. Free. West

Transmission Group World Service Meditation – 7:15-8:45pm. Simple, potent and always free.

Pensacola. Ever’mans Co-operative, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. Share-international.us.

thursday Florida Public Library, 239 N Spring St., Pensacola.

KathyGoldsborough@gmail.com. SGI-USA.org.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 6:30-7:30pm and Sun. 8:30-9:30am. A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. It teaches that the way to universal love and peace— or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. The Course focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy. Wednesdays’ discussion is time to share our experience of embracing now a holy instant. Sundays’ gathering is a time to study the text. Love Offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola. 850438-2948. Unity@UnityPNS.org. UnityPNS.org.

Meditation for Self Healing – 6:30-7:30pm. Begins 11/13. A guided meditation to clear your energy field of stress and other negative energies. Recharge and rejuvenate yourself. Love Donation. The Center For Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206B Center St, Gulf Breeze. 850-380-0561. FLPranicHealing@ gmail.com. PraniceHealingAndWellness.com.

Group Meditation and Pranic Healing, First Wednesday – 6:30-8pm. 1st Wed. monthly. Since 2003 we have been offering free mini-Pranic Heal-

Slow Flow Yoga Class – 5:30-6:30pm. A 60-minute semi-private sessions with our certified wellness coach and yoga instructor Amanda Simmons. 3 spots per week, book online or call for sign up. $20.

Empathic Practice, 801 E. Cervantes St, Pensacola.

850-777-3334. Contact@EmpathicPractice.us.

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friday Peaceful Warrior Flow w/Felicia – 9:30-10:30am.

Light up your practice in this invigorating and flowing style of yoga. Nahi flow is designed to light up all the power within you in order to rise up as a Peaceful Warrior on and off the mat! This is a heated practice. Bring a mat, towel and water! Be ready to move and groove. $18. Sunshine Yoga, 211 E Main St, Destin. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com 850217-2771.TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

Stretch Therapy – 10:30-11:30am. Instructor Janet Hardy, LMT, BCTMB is a JF Barnes’ Expert Level Myofascial Release Therapist, Certified Stretching & Flexibility Instructor teaches simple methods to relieve aches, pain and tightness. Myofascial stretching maintains and improves overall health

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ing sessions at our Community Healing Night.

Pranic Healing is no-touch and effective in helping the body heal itself in the areas of stress, pain, inflammation, injuries, and psycho-emotional issues.

Practice the Meditation on Twin Hearts, a brief guided meditation for inner peace, illumination and mental clarity. First visit free, $10. The Center For Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206B Center St, Gulf Breeze. 850-380-0561. FLPranicHealing@gmail. com. PranicHealingAndWellness.com.

Most of the exercises are performed sitting on a stool. Limited to 8. $15/drop-in, $10/account rate.

Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola.

850-287-5836. Pilates CoreTraining.com.

and helps heal from injuries and surgeries. You may bring your own mat but mats are available at the studio. $10/class or 10 for $80. Magnolia Tribe Chiropractic, 17287 US Hwy. 331 S, Freeport.

850-231-9131. CaringTouch4Therapy@gmail. com. CaringTouchTherapy.net.

Qi Gong – 5:30-6:30pm. With Sean Seid. Combines meditative and physically active elements, designed to help you preserve your Jing (sexual vitality), strengthen and balance the flow of Qi (breath) energy, and enlighten your Shen (spirit). $20. Empathic Practice, 801 E. Cervantes St, Pensacola. 850-777-3334. Contact@EmpathicPractice. us. EmpathicPractice.US. Restorative Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Restorative Yoga relieves stress and tension as you relax in fully supported calming poses. Aligning the physical and mental by practicing stillness and holding poses.

This allows the mind and body to reconnect with the breath leaving you feeling completely restored. This class is lovingly referred to as “Adult Nap Time”. $13. Essential oils may be used during this class.

ElemenTree Yoga Studio, 8762 Ortega Park Dr, Navarre, 850-374-0086. ElemenTreeYogaStudio.com

saturday Pilates Advanced Equipment Class – 7:4511:15am. 9am-Intermediate; 10:15am-Beginners.

Improve your posture, strength and flexibility.

Classes use a variety of Reformers, Towers, and Wunda Chairs, along with small props to enhance the exercises. Limited to 6. $30/drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCore Training.com.

Meditation for Self Healing – 9am. A guided meditation to clear your energy field of stress and other negative energies. Recharge and rejuvenate yourself. Love Donation. The Center For Pranic Healing and Wellness, 206B Center St, Gulf Breeze.

850-380-0561. FLPranicHealing@gmail.com.

PraniceHealingAndWellness.com.

30A Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Find local grass-fed beef, whole chickens, eggs, goat milk,cheese, produce, hydroponic lettuce, herbs, and microgreens. Best honey, including Tupelo honey, homemade from scratch bread, pies, and pastries. Pickled veggies, jams, salsa’s, BBQ sauces, pesto sauce, tuna & shrimp dips, and the best Maryland crab cakes you have ever had. In addition, beautiful arts & crafts, including fusion glass, jewelery, handmade stationery, and beautiful soaps. Free. 30A Farmers’ Market at Palm Plaza Niceville Florida 1003 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville.

850-499-4697. 30aFarmersMarket@gmail.com.

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Grand Boulevard Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm.

Find grass fed beef, whole chickens, eggs, goat milk, cheese, produce, hydroponic lettuce, herbs, and microgreens. Best honey, including Tupelo honey, homemade from scratch breads, pies, and pastries.

Pickled veggies, jams, salsa’s, BBQ sauces, pesto sauce, tuna & shrimp dips, and the best Maryland Crabcakes you have ever had. In addition beautifully handcrafted soaps. Free. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin , 600 Grand Boulevard, In Grand Park Between Tommy Bahama and Cantina Laredo, Miramar Beach. 850-499-4697. 30aFarmersMarket@ gmail.com. GrandBoulevardFarmersMarket.com.

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EVENT SPACE UNITY OF PENSACOLA FACILITY RENTAL AVAILABLE – Beautiful historical sanctuary that seats up to 300 and/or our Fellowship Hall with tables and chairs for up to 65, stage and kitchen area. Weddings, reunions, networking events. For more information, call 850-438-2277.

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HELP WANTED A C O M P R E H E N S I V E LY T R A I N E D PILATES 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.

BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE – Massage therapist wanted to join our team. Must have CEUs in sports/ medical modalities, Experienced. Will provide everything you need. Must help with marketing.

850-651-2286.

MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION IN OKALOOSA & WALTON COUNTY – Earn $275-$350 for 4 days of magazine distribution

each month. Dependable transportation a must.

Call Scott 850-687-0825 or email, Scott@NWFNaturally.com.

SERVICES BRA FREE AND LOVE IT - Our bra replacement camis gives you lift, tummy tuck, back support, cooling and more. No underwires. Fitting 32A-50KK. Call Christine for personal fitting. 850-217-2946.

MIDWIFE HOMEBIRTH SERVICES – Certified Nurse Midwife and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, provides comprehensive prenatal care, birth (homebirth, waterbirth, VBAC), and postpartum care for healthy, lowrisk families. Serving Pensacola to Panama City. Free consultations. Practical Midwifery Inc. For more information, call 850-859-4100.

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MYOFASCIAL RELEASE FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH – Janet Hardy, LMT, BCTMB, John F. Barnes’ expert Myofascial Release therapist offers treatment for many womens’ health issues.

For more information, please call 850-231-9131or email CaringTouch 4Therapy@gmail.com.

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING/COACHING – Spiritual counseling and coaching available with Rev. Jamie Sanders. Metaphysical approach, meditation and affirmative prayer. Jamie1118@ aol.com. 850-438-2277.

TREATMENT ROOM RENTAL ROOM RENTAL – Be an integral part of a holistic healing practice with established clientele, in business more than 5 years.

Currently seeking a holistic practitioner to offer complementary services such as; acupuncture, reflexology, life coaching, nutrition and wellness, or counseling. 850-261-3596.

WEDDING SERVICE BEAUTIFUL MARRIAGE CEREMONIES – Spiritual marriage ceremonies with Rev. Jamie Sanders at Unity of Pensacola or your location of choice. Packages available. For more information 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.

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community resource guide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Advertising@NaturalAwakeningsNWF.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE ELIZABETH BENNETT, AP, MAOM 2733 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB EBennettAcupuncture.com 850-781-9888

Acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, energy medicine and Chinese herbs. For all conditions. Initial visit includes thorough evaluation and treatment with dietary, supplement and lifestyle suggestions.

BEAUTY ORGANIC CONCEPTS BY CAMY AT LE VOGUE SALON 609 W Chase St, Pensacola 850-582-0177 CamyKilker@gmail.com

Providing an organic solution to beauty in a world full of chemicals. Organic Salon Systems gives you clean and healthy hair with ammoniafree hair color and chemicalfree styling products. See ad, page 15.

BODY CONTOURING CRYO850 PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY

4495 Furling Ln, Ste 10, Destin 850-279-4145 Cryo850.com

Non-invasive treatment of applying alternating heat and cryogenic temperatures for skin rejuvenation, fat freezing, cellulite reduction, and body definition and toning. See ad, page 16.

SCULPSURE BODY CONTOURING

Karen Kennedy, MD 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Ste 201, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com SculpSure is a non-surgical laser treatment for the reduction of stubborn fat in areas like the abdomen, love handles, back, and inner and outer thighs; and chin contouring. Amazing results with zero down-time and without drugs. See ad, page 4.

BODYWORKERS BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 4 Ninth Ave, Ste B, Shalimar 850-651-2286 BodyWorksByBull.com

We’re not just a massage practice anymore. offering massage therapy, art (active release technique), reflexology, skin care and facials, neuromuscular massage, vacuum cupping, yoga, kinesiology taping with rock tape, advanced sports massage, and therapeutic pedicures performed by a certified practitioner. MM14353.

CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified, Expert Level Myofascial Release Therapist Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 25 years of massage therapy Janet has found the John F. Barnes’ Approach® to be the most effective and holistic treatment for the relief of pain and optimal health.

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BRAIN HEALTH MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com Our non-invasive, drug-free approach helps brain injury patients improve speech, balance, limb and finger control, memory and mental focus, plus the restoration of personality traits. See ad, page 19.

BREAST SCREENING THERMOGRAPHY ADVANTAGE

Carolyn Olson Certified Clinical Thermographer Gulf Coast Area (Louisiana to Florida) 251-623-2225 ThermographyAdvantage@hotmail.com ThermographyAdvantage.com

FDA-registered thermography (digital Infrared thermal imaging) offers breast screenings that are non-invasive and radiation-free, without compression or bodily contact.

Valuable for detecting earlystage breast disease and more.

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CBD OIL BODY-B-HEALTHY

Natural Alternative Wellness Center and Smoothie Bar 2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook We p r o v i d e a g r e a t selection of CBD & Hemp oils in a variety of applications such as: droppers, sprays, capsules, softgels, balms and vape liquids.

CARUN U.S.

11525 Hutchison Blvd, Ste 103, PCB 850-775-4913 Info@Carun.us • Carun.us Providing the best CBD oil and hemp products in North America. Hemp oil extracts, food, personal hygiene, soap, mouth wash, skin care. Go online to order or visit our store. See ad, page 39.

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GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3, FWB 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.com Hours: M-F 9-6, S 10-5, Closed Sun Providing the largest selection of CBD oils, tinctures, sprays, softgels, balms and vape liquid in the area, including high dose options for pain, anxiety, sleep and much more. See ad, page 3.

OLIVE LEAVES HEALTH FOOD CENTER

In the Publix Shopping Center 634 W 23rd St, Panama City 850-763-8871 • OliveLeavesPC.com Olive Leaves provides the best CBD oil and hemp products from Carun and is the finest quality, fresh, natural, organic and whole foods, nutritional products, body care products and health information in a fun, comfortable, clean, safe environment. See ad, page 10.

CHIROPRACTIC BAIRD CHIROPRACTIC & MED SPA

1796 Navarre Sound Circle, Navarre 850-936-8664 SuperiorHealthNavarre.com Treating the mind, body and spirit. Dr. Brett Baird has been in practice for over 20 years and is always continuing his education to stay with the most relevant practices. Whether you are in need of an adjustment, a massage or medical spa services, Baird Chiropractic & Medical Spa is truly Navarre’s finest.

BAYBRIDGE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Dr. Kenneth L Williams, DC 107 Baybridge Dr, Gulf Breeze 850-932-1778 KLWilliamsDC@gmail.com

A progressive integrative clinic located in Gulf Breeze Proper.

Offering chiropractic, acupuncture, Class IV Laser, spinal decompression and massage. Trusted relief for your toughest pain.

CHILDBIRTH – NATURAL MARGO DANDREANO, LM, CPM

Practical Midwifery Inc Homebirth Midwife 850-859-4100 • PanhandleMidwife.com Florida Licenced Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife, provides comprehensive prenatal care, birth (homebirth, waterbirth, VBAC), and postpartum care for healthy, low-risk families. Serving Pensacola to Panama City. Free consultations. See ad, page 21.

BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER Dr Letitia Smith, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 BluewaterChiropractic.com

Quality chiropractic care for infants, children and adults.

Providing support for you to fulfill your health goals and reach overall wellness naturally. Also offering lumbar decompression, massage therapy, and nutritional education.

KIZIE TOSI, CNM, APRN Practical Midwifery Inc Homebirth Midwife 850-859-4100 PanhandleMidwife.com

Certified Nurse Midwife and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, provides comprehensive prenatal care, birth (homebirth, waterbirth, VBAC), and postpartum care for healthy, low-risk families. Serving Pensacola to Panama City. Free consultations. See ad, page 21.

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Dr Karen Henard-Carter, DC 4566 Hwy 20 E, Ste 205, Niceville 850-897-1105 • HenardChiro.com

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A second generation chirop r a c t o r, D r. H e n a r d i s committed to chiropractic wellness for the family, improving health naturally.

More than 23 years’ experience in pediatrics, sports and automobile injuries. Most insurance and affordable cash plans.

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DR. TONY SALAMAY, DC, MS, FASA

520 N Macarthur Ave, Panama City 850-785-9372 TheBayDoctor.com Treating conditions through chiropractic, functional neurology and clinical nutrition such as fibromyalgia and thyroid issues. We treat the root causes and not just masking your symptoms. Always accepting new patients. See ad, page 9.

THE JOINT CHIROPRACTIC

4795 Hwy 90, Pace 850-994-5000 TheJoint.com/florida/pace/pace-27036 The Joint Chiropractic is a network of modern noninsurance, and walk-in welcome clinics. Our mission is to improve quality of life through routine and affordable chiropractic care. See ad, page 16.

URMOS CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER

Cynthia Urmos-Clements, BS, DC 2870 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze 850-932-3565 UrmosChiropractic.com

Caring for your health and wellness needs from infancy to maturity. Since 1994, we provide chiropractic care for sports injuries, accidents, falls, illnesses, pain management and family health care. Additional integrative services include vibration therapy, massage and custom orthotics.

CRAFTS & GIFTS STONE SOUP Intuitive Spiritual Center 700 Beal Pkwy, Unit D, FWB 850-533-6565 ShadowBonus@gmail.com

F o r t Wa l t o n ’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 ads, pages 33.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST Certified Rolfer (MA34039) Registered Craniosacral Therapist 850-450-8508 HealingWithBodywork.com

Get out of pain once and for all.

Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body.

See ad, page 12.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY CRYO850 PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY 4495 Furling Ln, Ste 10, Destin 850-279-4145 Cryo850.com

Nitrogen free therapeutic cold e x p o s u r e therapy designed to lower the body surface temperature and accelerate the body’s natural recovery and rejuvenation processes. For inflammation management, chronic pain and disease, mood disorders, metabolic boost, antiaging and beauty. See ad, page 16.

DANCE FITNESS NIAVANA STUDIO 904 E Scott St, Pensacola 850-530-5275 NiaVanaStudios@gmail.com NiaVanaStudio.com

A holistic center offering healthy lifestyle classes including Nia, yoga, Pilates and more. We also help clients by providing holistic alternatives for medical conditions and healing from within from reiki.

DEMENTIA MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com Our non-invasive, drug-free approach helps dementia patients that originally scored in the teens on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment be restored to the point of scoring normal (26-30). See ad, page 19.

DENTISTRY 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 night’s 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 23 and 35.

DEPRESSION MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com

Offering Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Brainsway) (a proven tool in the fight against depression that is non-invasive, painless and drug-free) with functional medicine and brain pathway rehabilitation for the most robust changes possible. See ad, page 11.

FARMERS’ MARKETS 30A FARMERS’ MARKETS

850-499-4697 30AFarmersMarket.com Locations: 30A Farmers’ Market at Seascape Resort 90 Seascape Dr, Miramar Beach 9am-1pm Thursdays (Open March 8) 30A Farmers’ Market at Palm Plaza 1003C John Sims Pwy, Niceville 9am-1pm Saturdays (Year Round) Sandestin Grand Boulevard Hwy 98 600 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach 9am-1pm Saturdays (Year Round) Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive is the best way to describe the 30A Farmers’ Market Family.

European and coastal-inspired markets feature local farmers, makers, bakers, and specialty vendors in an inviting market experience. See ad, page 47.

FLOAT THERAPY MODE MIND AND BODY

3101 E Cervantes St, Pensacola 850-316-4149 ModeMindAndBody.com It’s time to take better care of yourself. Start by doing nothing.

Experience float therapy and start living life without pain, anxiety and stress. We provide effective wellness with state-ofthe-art science and technology with Wholebody Sonic Vibe, infrared sauna, float therapy and magnesphere magnetic resonance therapy. See ad, page 35.

FOOD & SUPPLEMENTS ALTERNATIVE HEALTH FOOD STORE 5533 Hwy 90, Pace 850-994-3606 AlternativeHealthFoodStore.com Since 1998

An educated and friendly staff, quality vitamins and supplements.

Essential oils for a healthy lifestyle.

Natural holistic health assessments­—iridology, tongue and fingernail assessment, reflex nutrition assessment—by appointment, $60. See ad, page 32.

BODY-B-HEALTHY

Natural Alternative Wellness Center and Smoothie Bar 2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook We offer cutting-edge testing/screenings, iridology and wellness coaching along with all natural supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products. Very knowledgeable staff that also makes great tasting “good-for-you” smoothies and protein shakes.

CARUN U.S.

11525 Hutchison Blvd, Ste 103, PCB 850-775-4913 Info@Carun.us • Carun.us Providing the best CBD oil and hemp products in North America. Hemp oil extracts, food, personal hygiene, soap, mouth wash, skin care. Go online to order or visit our store. See ad, page 39.

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EVER’MAN COOPERATIVE GROCERY & CAFE 315 W Garden St, Pensacola 1000 E 9 Mile Rd, Pensacola 850-438-0402 • EverMan.org

Natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, wholesome baked goods, hot deli lunches, environmentally friendly products, and educational classes and events. Mon-Sat, 7am9pm; Sun, 10am-7pm. See ad, page 31.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3, FWB 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.com Hours: M-F 9-6, S 10-5, Closed Sun Natural supplements, herbs, skincare, and essential oils plus organic and specialty foods. In-store 100% organic café (weekdays 9-4) with juices, smoothies, etc. Very knowledgeable staff. See ad, page 3.

KRATOM AND COMPANY 130 Perry Ave SE, Ste A, FWB 850-845-0998 KratomAndCo.com

Kratom and Company is a holistic pharmacy that specializes in an alternative medicine known as kratom. In short, kratom is a tropical tree in Southeast Asia with leaves that have been used for hundreds of years to relieve pain. See ad, page 41.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH EMPATHIC PRACTICE 801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us

Olive Leaves is here to provide you with the finest quality, fresh, natural, organic and whole foods, nutritional products, body care products and health information in a fun, comfortable, clean, safe environment. See ad, page 10.

520 N Macarthur Ave, Panama City 850-785-9372 TheBayDoctor.com Treating conditions through chiropractic, functional neurology and clinical nutrition such as fibromyalgia and thyroid issues. We treat the root causes and not just masking your symptoms. Always accepting new patients. See ad, page 9.

Together we will build a plan and schedule that will fit your needs and help you feel better.

Bring more energy, disposition, focus and time to your lifestyle.

See ad, page 13.

HERBS ROOTS SHOPPE

357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB 850-863-1044 C.Gypsymuse@gmail.com CGypsymuse.com Offering not only an amazing selection of quality herbs and complementary products, but an amazing experience that you will remember.

Hours: Tues - Sat, noon-6pm. See ad, page 14.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE EMPATHIC PRACTICE

801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.US

Empathic Practice is focused on wellness beyond medication.

We believe that mindfulness, not medication alone, will lead you to your best self.

Compassionate care for a new path to healing. See ad, page 13.

OLIVE LEAVES HEALTH FOOD CENTER

In the Publix Shopping Center 634 W 23rd St, PC 850-763-8871 • OliveLeavesPC.com

DR. TONY SALAMAY, DC, MS, FASA

KAREN KENNEDY, MD

Board-Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board-Certified Gynecologist M D , o ff e r i n g f u l l G Y N services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a noninvasive 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 4.

HORMONE THERAPY AGELESS SOLUTIONS

Cave, MD • Barber, MD • Janis Cook, RN 8990 Ortego Park Dr, Navarre 850-529-0770 Ageless Navarre.com We offer multiple techniques and programs to get you on the right track to better health and a better body. Our services include behavioral therapies, nutritional strategies, hormone replacement pellet therapy, prescription medications and, best of all, the support of a caring staff. See ad, page 33.

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 4.

THRIVE WELLNESS 98 Eglin Pkwy NE, Ste 5 FWB • 850-362-6226 ThriveFWB.com

Hormone replacement therapy can help with decreased sexual performance, fatigue, weight gain, heart disease, insomnia, brain fog, diabetes, inability to maintain muscle mass, as well as menopause. Consult with our nurse practitioner to learn about our comprehensive labs and evaluations of your hormone levels. See ad, page 2.

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HOT YOGA STUDIO HOT YOGA OM

222 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit A Downtown Fort Walton Beach 850-430-9434 • HotYogaOM.com Hot Yoga Om features far infrared heat, radiant heat, radiant life. Daily classes, amazing teachers, great benefits. Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 12.

HYPNOSIS DCC HYPNOSIS & HYPNOSIS TRAINING CERTIFICATION Deana Cooper Chapman

850-261-3596 • DCCHypnosis.com The mind is the most powerful gift we have. Using hypnosis, NLP and life coaching you can improve, change or accept anything you truly desire. Reach your full potential. Also offering certified hypnosis training program. See ad, page 35.

INFRARED SAUNA PILATES CORE TRAINING

Barbara Bruni, Owner 1308 Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Our Sunlighten sauna offers the highest quality and quantity of far infrared heat.

Potential benefits include lowered blood pressure, weight loss, detoxification, inflammation reduction, pain relief and more.

Also included is Sound Therapy for deeper relaxation, as well as Chromotherapy which uses the full spectrum of colored lights on various energy points to help balance your body, each color of which addresses a distinct need. See ad, page 10.

IV THERAPY THRIVE WELLNESS

98 Eglin Pkwy NE, Ste 5 FWB • 850-362-6226 ThriveFWB.com

Emerald Coast’s premier IV hydration therapy and wellness center offers the most innovative and effective ways to reach your optimum lifestyle with custom IV therapies that compliment our wellness services and weight loss products including Phentermine, MICC, and LipoStat Plus. Enjoy a private, relaxing environment designed for your specific needs. Walk-ins are welcome and we accept appointments. See ad, page 2.

NORTHWEST FLORIDA TM MASSAGE THERAPY (Transcendental Meditation) BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC 575-491-2131 WELLNESS CENTER TM.org/Pensacola

Dr Letitia Smith, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 BluewaterChiropractic.com

Quality chiropractic care for infants, children and adults.

Providing support for you to fulfill your health goals and reach overall wellness naturally. Also offering lumbar decompression, massage therapy, and nutritional education.

EMPATHIC PRACTICE

801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us Soleilune at Empathic Practice provides relaxing and therapeutic body treatments for individuals or couples.

Treatments with CBD lotions, essential oils and natural products available. Call 850777-3334 and book your appointment today. See ad, page 13.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA EMPATHIC PRACTICE 801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us

Let us guide you through the process of obtaining your card, and understanding the products available. Our holistic approach includes mindfulness coach sessions and group-guided meditation sessions. See ad, page 13.

MEDITATION EMPATHIC PRACTICE

801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us Regardless of your experience, our one-on-one or group sessions will help you to successfully implement a practice that will bring you all the benefits of meditation. See ad, page 13.

T h e Tr a n s c e n d e n t a l Meditation (TM) technique is documented to be effective for stress-related conditions, including anxiety, insomnia, posttraumatic stress, hypertension, and other disorders caused or exacerbated by stress. Health and wholeness through the TM technique. See ad, page 37.

THE CENTER FOR PRANIC HEALING AND WELLNESS 206B Center St, Gulf Breeze 850-380-0561 PranicHealingSouth@gmail.com PranicHealingAndWellness.com

Learn to still your mind, calm your emotions, decrease stress.

Improve mental focus, clarity and recall. Weekly meditations for self-healing, inner peace and planetary peace. See ad, page 36.

METAPHYSICAL SHOP ROOTS SHOPPE

700 Beal Pkwy, Ste GG, FWB (Directly behind Stone Soup, ISC) 850-863-1044 C.Gypsymuse@gmail.com CGypsymuse.com

Offering not only an amazing selection of quality herbs and complementary products, but an amazing experience that you will remember.

Hours: Tues-Sat, noon-6pm. See ad, page 14.

STONE SOUP

Intuitive Spiritual Center 700 Beal Pkwy, Unit D, FWB 850-533-6565 ShadowBonus@gmail.com F o r t Wa l t o n ’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 ads, page 33.

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MIDWIVES MARGO DANDREANO, LM, CPM Practical Midwifery Inc. Homebirth Midwife 850-859-4100 PanhandleMidwife.com

Florida Licenced Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife, provides comprehensive prenatal care, birth (homebirth, waterbirth, VBAC), and postpartum care for healthy, low-risk families. Serving Pensacola to Panama City. Free consultations. See ad, page 21.

KIZIE TOSI, CNM, APRN Practical Midwifery Inc Homebirth Midwife 850-859-4100 PanhandleMidwife.com

Certified Nurse Midwife and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, provides comprehensive prenatal care, birth (homebirth, waterbirth, VBAC), and postpartum care for healthy, low-risk families. Serving Pensacola to Panama City. Free consultations. See ad, page 21.

MINDFULNESS COACH EMPATHIC PRACTICE

801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us

A great way to improve your mood, change your behavior for better, and become more productive. Our coach will help you apply mindfulness to your routines. See ad, page 13.

CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 25 years of massage therapy, Janet has found the John F. Barnes’ Approach® to be the most effective and holistic treatment for the relief of pain and optimal health.

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LAURA TYREE

Myofascial Release Massage Therapist LauraTyree Health in Hot Yoga Om (Downtown FWB) 850-642-1015 • LauraTyree.com A healing sanctuary that relieves stress and alleviates damage caused by tension and strain.

Fostering physical, mental and emotional relaxation, while performing postures and breathing techniques with the underlying philosophy and relaxed attitude continuing outside of the studio into life or living yoga. Classes for all levels and private classes upon request. See ad, page 12.

PHYSICIANS EMERALD COAST RHEUMATOLOGY

Aymen A Kenawy, MD 850-215-6400 3890 Jenks Ave, Lynn Haven/PC Info@ecrheum.com DrKenawy.com Aymen A. Kenawy, M.D., FACP, FACR, Board-Certified Rheumatologist specializes in the treatment of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, stem cell and infusion therapy. See ad, page 44.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE BARBARA BRUNI

Pilates Core Training 1308 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 10.

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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 noninvasive 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 4.

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SPINE & JOINT, LLC

Sheila Mohammed, MD, PhD 4507 Furling Ln, Ste 213, Destin DrSheilaMohammed.com We are a medical clinic that treats pain naturally through remedies such as prolotherapy, prolozone, ozone, platelet rich plasma and stem cell treatments. See ad, page 17.

PILATES STUDIO NIAVANA STUDIO 904 E Scott St, Pensacola 850-530-5275 NiaVanaStudios@gmail.com NiaVanaStudio.com

A holistic center offering healthy lifestyle classes including Nia, yoga, Pilates and more. We also help clients by providing holistic alternatives for medical conditions and healing from within from reiki. See ad, page 25.

PILATES CORE TRAINING Barbara Bruni, Owner 1308 Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Feel what it feels like to move and feel good again.

From athletic training to rehab sessions, PCT can accommodate every level.

We offer mat, Gyrokinesis and equipment classes. Private or group sessions available for all levels. Visit website for class schedule and pricing. See ad, page 10.

PURE PILATES

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 the coast. Variety of equipment and mat classes are offered 6 days a week. Tone your core with Pure.

PRANIC HEALING CENTER FOR PRANIC HEALING AND WELLNESS

206 Center St, Gulf Breeze 850-380-0561 PranicHealingAndWellness.com

Teaching meditation, energy healing and yoga. Group and private trainings. Pranic Healing sessions by appointment.

Energize your life. Expand your consciousness. Transform yourself. Call us. See ad, page 36.

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