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As most of you know, the Pilates Core Training studio suffered losses from the � ood. The building has been shut down and is under repair. The repairs will take

6-7 months in a preliminary estimate. We look forward to moving into a new and updated building! In the

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We were very fortunate to � nd new locations quickly.

Please register in advance by calling thestudio line, (850) 287-5836, or signing upon-line at www.pilatescoretraining.com.

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Where You Can Mind Your Body

(850) 287-58362130 Summit Blvd. at Roger Scott Rec. Center

MOVEMENT THERAPYPilates Fitness & Rehabilitation, Yoga, Gyrotonic®, Spinning

MANUAL THERAPYMyofascial Release and Structural Integration LMT# MA64267

(850) 287-5836CORE TRAINING

BEFORE AFTER

As most of you know, the Pilates Core Training studio suffered losses from the � ood. The building has been shut down and is under repair. The repairs will take

6-7 months in a preliminary estimate. We look forward to moving into a new and updated building! In the

meantime, we have continued all classes and private sessions (except for the cycle and yoga classes)

We were very fortunate to � nd new locations quickly.

Please register in advance by calling thestudio line, (850) 287-5836, or signing upon-line at www.pilatescoretraining.com.

Here is the class line-up with location:Monday 8:30 Advanced Equipment Barbara’s studio - Call for directionsMonday 9:45 Modi� ed Equipment Barbara’s studioMonday 12:00 Equipment Barbara’s StudioMonday 5:15 Mat Class URU Yoga and Beyond - 12th Ave.Tuesday 8:30 Mat Class Running Wild - CervantesTuesday 9:45 Beginning Mat Class Running WildTuesday 4:30 Modi� ed Equipment Barbara’s StudioWednesday 8:30 Equipment Beth’s Studio - Call for directionsWednesday 6:00 Equipment Beth’s StudioThursday 8:30 Mat Class Running WildThursday 9:45 Modi� ed Equipment Beth’s StudioFriday 9:00 Equipment Class Beth’s StudioSaturday 7:45 Advanced Equipment Barbara’s StudioSaturday 9:00 Beginning Equipment Barbara’s Studio

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A Kids’ Tea Party with Benefits

Esther’s Garden of Healing is starting a monthly children’s series of workshops

to educate and entertain the younger set. Children ages 8 and up are invited to par-ticipate in classes that teach a useful skill while incorporating a great time, includ-ing the Young Ladies Tea Party, from 1 to 3 p.m., July 12. The girls will be making nutritious star fruit and cheese kabobs, “cookie dough” bites, and homemade chocolate, with instruction. The class culminates with using the masterfully created treats in an

old-fashioned tea party. Parents are welcome to stay and watch or leave and pick up their child toward the end of class. Each class has a limit of 10 children and is $12 per child. Following classes in this series include a Do-it-Yourself Body Care class on August 9 and a candle mak-ing class on September 20. All classes are completely hands-on and have a make-and-take project included in the cost.

Location: 8184 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre. For more information, call 850-684-3230, email [email protected] or visit Esther’s Garden of Healing on Facebook.

Exclusive Aerial Movement Workshops at Pure Pilates

Pure Pilates is holding two-

hour Aerial Move-ment Workshops from noon to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m., July 19, at Pure Pilates, in Gulf Breeze, and August 16 at Pure Pilates Downtown, in Pensacola. The workshops are an introduction

to a form of exercise movement that enables participants to take their mind and body experience to the next level. Aerial Movement was created to explore the calming, yet challenging flow of the art of movement with silk hammocks, com-bining Pilates, yoga, aerial strength training and gymnastics. Aerial Movement increases blood flow and releases toxins, reduces back pain, tones muscles, supports the joints, relieves stress, increases flexibility and aids in spinal decompression.

Locations: 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze; 426 S. Palafox, Pensacola. The cost of the workshop is $25. Register in advance at 850-932-3424. For more informa-tion, visit PurePilatesPensacola.com.

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Certified Aqua Therapy for Dogs

Melanie Barrett, founder of 30A Swim Dog, in Santa Rosa Beach,

says the assisted hydrotherapy sessions she offers are winning raves from pet owners and veterinarians that be-lieve dogs can reap enormous health benefits from the safe, low-impact workouts. From loosening joints to relaxing muscles and improving cardiac fitness, dogs of all breeds and sizes are div-ing into Barrett's 12-by-28-foot non-chlorinated pool to take advantage of the only certified aqua program on the Emerald Coast.

Barrett became a certified instructor after completing 50 hours of training with 60 dogs and received a certificate of achievement from Canautics Canine Aqua Therapy, in Orlando. She is certified in animal aromatherapy and is a member of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy and the Associa-tion for Canine Aqua Therapy. Barrett says, "Since the next closest program with a certified instructor is in Orlando, we've been getting calls and visits from throughout the region. We're on 30A, so we tell people they can go to the beach and drop their dog off at the pool!"

For more information, call 850-218-0476 or visit 30aswimdog.com.

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10-Day Holistic Retreat on the Gulf

The 24th Holistic Health and Energy Awareness Retreat will be held by Sand Sea and Spirit from September 27 to October 7 in Orange Beach, Alabama, on the

beautiful Gulf Coast, as Karen Rollins continues the tradition founded by Dottie and Joe Asselin. During these 10 days, participants will experience a variety of presenta-tions on health, wellness, spiritual awareness, creativity and eco-sustainabili-ty. Whether attending a single class or the complete retreat experience, this event has something for anyone looking to expand their horizons and knowledge. In addition to nationally recog-nized presenters, there will be daily instruc-tion in tai chi, meditation and yoga. Practi-tioners offer a variety of holistic modalities and vendors will be selling an assort-ment of products.

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Home to HarmonyRobin Moline

Cover artist Robin Moline is a commer-cial illustrator and artist whose work has graced ad campaigns, magazine covers, product labels and other promi-nent communications across the globe for more than three decades. Moline especially enjoys doing illustration projects that reflect her enthusiasm for global sustainability. The artist was recently commissioned by the U.S. Postal Service to do a commemorative stamp representing a farmers’ market theme. Her style ranges from realistic to surrealistic, often with a folksy, hu-morous twist, and she works mainly in mixed airbrush and acrylic paint. “I’ll work with anything else it takes to achieve the desired look to solve any given assignment,” says Moline. The cover image, Home to Har-mony, is a preliminary design for a book cover design for Philip Gulley’s Harmony series. The artwork was, in turn, inspired by an earlier work, a four-part mural depicting four seasons on the farm for the John Deere Pavilion, in Moline, Illinois. “I love living in an area where I can enjoy the full four seasons. I find endless inspiration in all things natural,” says Moline, a lifelong Minnesota resident and graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

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The new doctor-researched and developed Qivana skin care system uses revo-lutionary cutting-edge DNA analysis to identify an individual’s genetic skin’s

strengths and weaknesses. A customized skin care program is designed using this genetic blueprint combining the latest breakthroughs in skin care technology with natural ingredients. Craig Johanson, Qivana founder and CMO, will hold an event at 6:45 p.m., July 14, at the Destin Chamber of Commerce describing how people can send in a DNA swab for personalizing their skin care products when the product becomes available in September.

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Retreat and Relax to Discover Ultimate Joy

Felicia McQuaid, a certi-fied angel therapist, Reiki

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weekend that includes spiritual teachings, yoga and meditation sessions, fun in the sun, a luau and above all else, relaxation, fellowship and all-encompassing joy—body, mind and soul. "I believe it is time to learn to grow on all levels through the vibration and experience of joy!" says McQuaid. "Joy is more than mere emotion, it is a connec-tion and understanding that can alter our view of the past, present and future."

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Dr. Becky Jones, D.C. (Ret.) and Sheri Manion are pioneering a new concept in making health care information fun and easy to understand, plus having a good

time, sharing with friends learning about the latest and best for personal health care at home in a party atmosphere of fun, companionship and door prizes. The inaugu-ral party will take place from 1 to 4 p.m., July 17, at a private residence. They will be presenting natural health care tools and techniques, like basics of nutrition, clean eating, hydration, breathing, detox with ionic foot baths, energy with a chi machine, easy-to-use homeopathic remedies, magnets for pain relief, lots of tea, fun and door prizes.

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Comprehensive Course in Herbsin Pensacola

Herbalist Kathy

Hubbard will conduct an herbal certifica-tion course, Back to Our Roots, Satur-day morn-ings from September 6 through October 4.

In this empowering journey into the world of healing herbs and medicinal plants, participants will explore each body system, how it works and the herbs traditionally used to heal physical imbalances and maintain health. Students learn techniques to easily inte-grate herbs into a daily lifestyle practice of health and wellness. Through hands-on involvement, they embrace the art of herbal medicine, making tinctures, teas, infused oils, topical applications and more. Hubbard has been studying and teaching herbalism for 15 years throughout Florida.

Cost is $425, including all materials and a comprehensive workbook. Preregistra-tion and $100 nonrefundable deposit is required. All fees are due the first day of class. $100 discount for prepayment by Aug. 15. Location: Old Thyme Remedies 2475 E. Nine Mile Rd. St., Pensacola. Register at KathyHubbardHerbalist.com. For more information, call 850-748-3149.

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The over-the-counter supplement N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) is one of the least publicized, yet vitally

important nutrients in the natural health field today. Overlooked for decades for all but a few clinical uses, recent studies into the anti-aging benefits of this compound are finally beginning to propel NAC into the spotlight as a daily supplement. When taken orally, NAC replen-ishes intracellular levels of glutathione, a natural and powerful antioxidant manufactured inside the human body. Glutathione is one of only a select few antioxidants found both inside cells and outside cells, and its importance as an antioxidant is difficult to overstate. It also has anti-inflammatory benefits. Glutathione, stimulated by NAC supplementation, interrupts the aging process accelerated by inflammation by intercepting free radicals before they can interact with cellular structures. Also, when used as a daily supplement over the long term, NAC provides a general detox effect in the liver and protects it from future toxin buildup. NAC also directly affects immunity. Studies have shown that NAC, via glu-tathione stimulation, inhibits both virus replication and expression, particularly with variations of the flu virus. Influenza inflicts damage on lung tissue through extreme free radical stress and inflam-mation, but treatment of cells with NAC in studies demonstrates a significant offsetting of these effects, reducing the

oxidation and inflammation to enable much faster recovery. Because it inter-cepts inflammation and viral replication in the lungs so readily, NAC can lower the amount of mucus production that comes with pathogenic invasion. NAC promotes anti-aging effects by stimulating glutathione production and intercept damage from a broad spectrum of free radicals that in turn lowers the tax these negative reac-tions have on every cell. Because the free radical theory of aging is one of the leading and most well-established theories of why humans deteriorate, something as powerful as NAC can help dramatically lessen this aspect of the degenerative process over time. Likewise, its effect on inflamma-tion extends the life of all cell types, and the ability of NAC to reduce both toxin load and viral load dramatically decreases the amount of damage done to our system and frees up the body's vital resources for optimal functioning.

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Nitric oxide is an important signaling molecule that is naturally produced by the body to keep our blood and lymph vessels flexible and free flowing, and maintain-

ing a sufficient level is critical to cardiovascular health and longevity. As we get older, our circulation typically degrades, the flow of vital nutrients that need to be transported to far reaches of our body declines and may even stop. Thus starved for nutritional support, we become vulnerable to all manner of illness and disease. In 1998, Pharmacologist Louis Ignarro won the Nobel Prize in medicine for not only discovering this “miracle molecule”, but also its critical role in maintaining heart health. We produce the most nitric oxide that we ever will in our 20s, and by the time we reach 40, our production is cut in half. By our late 60s, it is down around 10 percent. Research by the Centers for Disease Control indicates that up to age 24, only 3 percent of the population dies of heart disease. From 25 to 45, it triples to 11 percent. From 45 to 65, it doubles to 21 percent and for over 65, it overtakes can-cer at 27 percent as the leading cause of death. Heart health problems often begin as early as our 30s. Nitric oxide also provides critical benefits to the body. It not only increases circulation by dilating the blood and lymph vessels to increase healthy flow, it also protects our telomeres (chromosomal end caps) by stimulating the natural produc-tion of telomerase, the enzyme that protects and repairs them. Telomerase production stops in our mid-40s, and that’s when things really start going downhill. Telomeres erode with every replication of our DNA over a lifetime. They are the biomark-ers of longevity and actually determine how long we will live.

Nitric oxide reduces inflammation by stimulating the natural production of ATP, the energy source of the cell. Har-vard medical studies state that inflammation is a major factor in age-related disease. Nitric oxide reduces pain by mod-erating the nerve pathways and generating serotonins and endorphins (the feel-good hormone), and reduces stress, the “silent killer”. Inflammation caused by our “fight-or-flight” stress response also creates pain. The Congressional Preven-tion Coalition estimates that 90 percent of disease is caused or complicated by stress. Once stress is reduced, inflamma-tion is reduced and pain is reduced. Light therapy, the direct application of scientifically se-lected frequencies and wavelengths of photon energy pulsed into the body by way of light-emitting diodes embedded in flexible pads, can be a very important wellness-promoting protocol for stimulating the natural production of nitric oxide. Light therapy is an all-natural, painless, non-invasive, drug-free protocol with no side effects. We are all “electri-cal beings” with specific energy and frequency levels that be measured. When we have stress, we become out of energetic balance. Light therapy mimics our origi-nal, healthy, embryonic tissue frequencies to help bring the body back into energetic balance so it can begin to heal itself as it was designed to do.

Buddy Bowman is a quantum light energy coach and the owner of Light For Life, in Ft. Walton Beach. He can be reached at 850-582-4929 or BuddyBowman.com.

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SUN’S RAYS MAY HELP HEART HEALTHIn addition to triggering vitamin D production, the sun

may have other health benefits. University of Edinburgh researchers studied 24 healthy volunteers that used lamps that produce ultraviolet A (UVA) light mimicking the sun’s UVA rays, compared with similar lamps that only pro-duce heat. Two sessions under the UVA lamps significantly lowered blood pressure and boosted nitric oxide levels in the blood. The latter is linked to better circulation. The scientists concluded that the combined effect may help prevent heart disease.

Essential Oils Effective in Fighting Candida, MRSAEssential oils show promise in preventing infections from

the fungi Candida albicans and the bacteria methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to several recent studies. Romania’s Polytechnic University of Bucharest researchers found that topical application of the essential oils from Salvia officinalis (sage) and Anethum graveolens (dill) provided significant inhibition against the C. albicans fungi when compared with a standard antiseptic dressing. Scientists from England’s Manchester Metropolitan University compared the effects on three strains of MRSA in wound dressings containing the essential oils of patchouli, tea tree, geranium, lavender and grapefruit seed extract against a conventional antibacterial dressing of silver sulfadiazine cream. Each oil was applied independently and in combination with wound dressings. Grapefruit seed extract and geranium oil were found to most effectively inhibit the MRSA strains.

Ginger and Turmeric Protect Skin from SunScientists from Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University

have found that extracts from ginger and turmeric may help prevent DNA damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, a leading cause of melanoma and other skin cancers. Fifteen herbal extracts were created; each was applied to human keratino-cytes, the predominant cell type in the outer layer of skin that can be damaged by the sun’s rays. The researchers measured the ability of each herb extract to absorb ultraviolet radiation and act as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals. Turmeric and ginger extracts absorbed a significant amount of UVB rays before they could damage the skin, according to the results, published in Photo-chemistry and Photobiology. Each was found to stimulate the synthesis of thiore-doxin 1, an antioxidant protein that appears to protect keratinocytes from DNA damage and toxicity to living cells.

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Fruits and Veggies Boost Kids’ Learning and Social SkillsA study published in the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association finds that

increased fruit and vegetable consumption among school-age children may increase learning skills related to inter-acting with others, as identified in social cognitive theory. Researchers divided 138 students into two groups, with one group consuming more fruits and vegetables than the other. After three months, the group on the healthier diet tested higher in social cognitive learn-ing skills. They also scored better in self-efficacy (belief they could suc-ceed) in difficult situations, social support and observational learning.

Dried Plums Prevent Bone LossConsuming dried plums, Prunus domestica, ap-

pears to reduce bone loss and may increase bone mass. Studying 236 post-menopausal women for one year, Florida State University researchers gave half of the women 100 grams of dried plums per day, while the other group received 100 grams of dried apples. Bone scans done at three, six and 12 months found significantly greater bone mineral density among the group that ate dried plums.

A study from Oklahoma State University showed similar results with post-meno-pausal mice put on a diet supplemented with dried plums or other dried fruits for two months. Only the diet with dried plums prevented bone loss among the mice. Another study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, found increased bone mass among both elderly and adult male mice that ate a diet comprising 25 per-cent dried plums, while those that did not eat dried plums lost bone mass.

Ashwagandha Herb Mutes Bipolar Disorder, Lowers Stress

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Food TransparencyVermont Demands GMO Labeling

Vermont Senator David Zuckerman and Representative Carolyn Partridge spearheaded efforts for Vermont to pass the nation’s first unrestricted mandatory labeling bill for genetically modified organisms (GMO). The state legislature’s collective efforts, lasting more than a decade, led to an un-precedented, game-changing new law signed by Governor Peter Shumlin on April 23. Anticipating the current lawsuit by Monsanto and the Grocery Manu-

facturers Association, Vermont has set aside $10 million for legal fees. The Organic Manufacturers Association is working to expand funding behind Vermont’s defense because the outcome could affect all 50 states. Unless legally overturned, starting July 1, 2016, products sold in Vermont that contain more than 0.9 percent GMO content contamination will require a statement on the label indicating that genetic engineering was used. Products that contain GMOs and are labeled as such cannot also label their products as “natural”. The bill, however, does not apply to labels for milk, eggs and meat from animals fed GMOs.

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Sneak Attack on Dietary SupplementsAccording to Scott Tips, president and legal counsel for the National Health Federation (NHF), harmonized global standards are enabling overall reduced vitamin and mineral levels in pill and food form. In February, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pro-posed changes to both the current Nutrition Facts panel on food labels and Supplement Facts panel on dietary supplement labels that prompt concern. “While the food industry, media and general public focus on the proposed format changes, new wording and label design, there’s a danger to our health in the FDA harmonizing our Reference Daily Intake (RDI) of vitamin and mineral levels down to the extremely low levels of the Codex Alimentarius, which our organization has fought against for more than a decade,” advises Tips. Although a few RDIs have been raised, if the proposed rulemaking is adopted, the NHF anticipates that the FDA will work to conform other recommended nutrient values to those of Codex. Support for this projection is based on an October 11, 1995, FDA pronouncement in the Federal Register to harmonize its food laws with those of the rest of the world. The deadline for citizens to submit comments to the FDA ended on June 2, but we can still write to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5360 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Mention Docket No. FDA-2012-N-1210 and insist that the FDA cease pushing its harmonization agenda.

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Sperm KillerMonsanto Roundup Herbicide May Cause Gene-ocideThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ruled to allow Roundup herbicide residues in food at concentrations a million times higher than levels already shown to be carcinogenic in cell research. Now a new study published in Free Radical Medicine & Biology adds to a growing body of research implicating the herbicide’s main ingredient, glyphosate, at concentration ranges

well within the EPA “safe level” for food, in inhibiting male infertility. Noting the research revealing Roundup’s toxicity to the germ line (sperm and egg) of animal species, the argument can be made that this chemical has contra-ceptive properties and therefore, genocidal consequences. By directly affecting the biologically immortal cells within the testes that contain DNA with more than 3 billion years worth of information essential for the future of the human species, Roundup could even be considered an instrument of mass destruction. Minimally, the precautionary principle should be applied that any chemical with the potential to disrupt or destroy our species’ reproductive cells should be banned unless the manufacturer can prove its safety beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Seabirds’ SignificanceComplex Interactions Help Cool the PlanetTop predator species of the Southern Ocean, far-ranging seabirds, are tied to the health of the ecosystem and to global climate regulation through a mutual relation-ship with phytoplankton, according to a study from the University of California-Davis, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. When phytoplankton are eaten by grazing crus-taceans called krill, they release a chemical signal that attracts krill-eating birds. The chemical signal, dimethyl sulfide (DMS), forms sulfur compounds in the atmosphere that also promote cloud formation and help cool the planet. Seabirds consuming the krill then fertilize the phytoplankton with iron, which is scarce in oceans. “The data is really striking,” says Gabrielle Nevitt, Ph.D., a professor of neurobiology, physiology and behavior at the university, who co-authored the paper. “This suggests that top marine predators are impor-tant in climate regulation, although they are mostly left out of climate models. More attention should be focused on how ecological systems impact climate. Studying DMS as a signal molecule makes the connection.”

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heroes providing inspiration and hope. They are changing America’s landscape and the way we think about the ability of good food to feed the future well.

Doug Crabtree and Anna Jones-Crabtree, of Vilicus Farms, in Havre, Montana, are reviving crop biodiversity and pollinator habitat on their organic farm in northern Montana. “We strive to farm in a manner that works in concert with nature,” Doug explains. The couple’s actions live up to their farm’s Latin name, which means “steward”. They grow 15 nourishing crops on 1,200 acres, including flax, buckwheat, sunflower, safflower, spelt, oats, barley and lentils, without pesti-cides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. By imitating natural systems, planting diverse crops and avoiding damaging chemical inputs, they are attracting di-verse native pollinators, he notes. Their approach to farming helps protect area groundwater, streams, rivers and even oceans for future generations.

Dick and Diana Dyer, of Dyer Family Organic Farm, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, finally realized their lifelong dream to farm in 2009, each at the age

of 59. The couple grows more than 40 varieties of garlic on 15 acres; they also grow hops and care for honeybees. In addition, they provide hands-in-the-soil training to a new generation of dietetic interns across the country through their School to Farm program, in associa-tion with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Diana, a registered dietitian, teaches her students to take the, “We are what we eat” adage a step further. She believes, we are what we grow. “Like nearly everyone else, most dietetic students are disconnected from Mother Earth, the source of the food they eat. They don’t learn the vital con-nections between soil, food and health,” says Diana. During a stay on the Dyer farm, she explains, “The students begin to understand how their food and nutri-tion recommendations to others can help drive an entire agricultural system that promotes and protects our soil and water, natural resources and public health.” It all aligns with practicing their family farm motto: Shaping our future from the ground up.

Mary Jo and Luverne Forbord, of Prairie Horizons Farm, in Starbuck, Minnesota, raise Black Angus cattle, grazed on certified organic, restored, native prairie pastures. Mary Jo, a registered dietitian, welcomes dietetic students to the 480-acre farm to learn where food comes from and how to grow it without the pesticides that con-tribute to farmers’ higher risk for certain cancers. “We must know the true cost of cheap food,” she insists. Most recently, they planted an or-ganic orchard in memory of their son, Joraan, who died of cancer in 2010 at

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the age of 23. Joraan’s orchard is home to thriv-ing, health-supporting apple, apricot, cherry and plum trees, plus native aronia berries. It also injects fresh life into the community. Each spring, the For-bords celebrate their son’s birthday by “wak-ing up” his orchard. His mother explains: “People of all ages gather—an assortment of our friends, Joraan’s friends and their growing families, neighbors, relatives, co-workers, students and others—to keep his legacy growing. The incredible community support keeps us going.”

Tarrant Lanier, of the Center for Family and Community Develop-ment (CFCD) and Victory Teaching Farm, in Mobile, Alabama, wants all children to grow up in safe com-munities with access to plenty of wholesome food. After working for nearly two decades with some of South Alabama’s most vulnerable families, Lanier wanted to “provide more than a crutch.” In 2009, she established the nonprofit CFCD organization, dedicated to healthy living. Within five years, she had assembled a small, but hard-working staff that began building community and school gardens and creating collaborative partnerships. Recently, the group established the Victory Teaching Farm, the region’s first urban teaching farm and community resource center. “The farm will serve as an onsite experience for children

to learn where their food comes from and the reasons fresh, organically grown food really matters to our health,” says Lanier. However, “This is just the tip of the ice-berg for us. Ul-timately, we’d

like to be a chemical-free community through advocating for reduction and elimination of pesticide and chemical use in schools, hospitals, households and local parks and ball fields.” Lanier aims to help improve on

Alabama’s low na-tional ranking in the health of its residents. “I love our little piece of the world, and I want future genera-tions to enjoy it with-out fearing that it’s making us sick,” she says. “We are intent on having a school garden in every school, and we want to see area hospitals establish organic food

gardens that support efforts to make people healthier without the use of heavy medications.” Lanier further explains: “We see our victory as reducing hunger and in-creasing health and wellness, environ-mental sustainability and repair, com-munity development and beautification, economic development and access to locally grown food, by promoting and creating a local food system.”

Don Lareau and Daphne Yannakakis, of Zephyros Farm and Garden, in Paonia, Colorado, grow exquisite or-ganic flowers and vegetables for farm-ers’ markets and community supported agriculture members in Telluride and the Roaring Fork Valley. Recently, the couple decided to take fewer trips away from their children and home-stead, and instead bring more people

to their 35-acre family farm to learn from the land and develop a refreshed sense of community. From earthy farm dinners and el-egant weddings to creative exploration camps for children and adults and an educational internship program, these family farmers are raising a new crop of consumers that value the land, their food and the people producing it. The couple hopes to help people learn how to grow and prepare their own food, plus gain a greater appreciation for organic farming. “The people that come here fall into a farming lifestyle in tune with the sun and moon, the seasons and their in-ner clock—something valuable that has been lost in modern lifestyles,” notes Lareau, who especially loves sharing the magic of their farm with children. “Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.”

Klaas and Mary-Howell Martens, of Lakeview Organic Grain, in Penn Yan, New York, grow a variety of grains, including wheat, spelt, barley, oats and triticale, plus peas, dark red

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kidney beans and eda-mame soybeans, along with raising livestock on about 1,400 acres. Their family farm philosophy entails looking at the world through a lens of abundance, rather than scarcity, and working in cooperation with their neighbors instead of in competition. The result has been a ground-swell of thriving organic farmers and a renewed sense of community and eco-nomic strength throughout their region. The Martens switched to organic farming after Klaas experienced partial paralysis due to exposure to pesticides, compounded by concern for the health of their three children. Because the Martens work in alliance with nature, they’ve learned to ask a unique set of questions. For example, when Klaas sees a weed, he doesn’t ask, “What can we spray to kill it?” but, “What was the environment that allowed the weed to grow?”

Anne Mosness, in Bellingham, Washington, began fishing for wild salmon with her father during one sum-mer after college. The experience ignited a sense of adventure that led her back to Alaska for nearly three decades, as a crew member and then a captain in

the Copper River and Bristol Bay fisheries. During that time, Mos-ness became a passionate advocate for protecting coastal communities and ecosystems. “Like farm families on land, fishing families face many risks and uncertainties,” but she believes, “political forces may be even more damaging to our liveli-

hoods and wild fish.” For example, “We are replicating some of the worst practices of factory farming on land in our marine environ-ment with diseases, parasites and volu-minous amounts of pollution flushing into our coastal waters,” explains Mos-ness. She’s also concerned about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s potential approval of genetically engi-neered (GMO) fish without adequate health and environmental assessments, and she works to support GMO label-ing so consumers can make informed choices in the marketplace.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO ([email protected]). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

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Fish Farming: FoodAndWaterWatch.org/common-resources/fish/fish-farming

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Prairie Horizons Farm: LocalFoods.umn.edu/prairiehorizons

Victory Teaching Farm: cfcdofalabama.org

Vilicus Farm: RootedMontana.com/crabtrees.html (includes other vegetable and livestock farms in the state)

Zephyros Farm and Garden: ZephyrosFarmAndGarden.com

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California. “They sort of leapfrog over each other to penetrate the skin and cell walls.”

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“Whether urban or rural, children in our state aver-age 4.5 minutes outdoors

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like yogurt, placed in a standard or high-speed performance blender. Next, add the desired fruits or vegetables and flavorings, followed by ice. Start on a slower speed, holding down the lid tightly, before increasing the speed to achieve a velvety texture. If the smooth-ie is too thin, add more frozen fruit or ice. Freezing the fruits first and then blending them into a smoothie can sub-stitute for ice. Peeling bananas before freezing them makes smoothie-making easier. Freezing the fruits in recipe-size portions also simplifies the process. Smooth-fleshed fruits like man-goes, papayas, bananas, ripe peaches and nectarines blend more easily to a silky finish than do fresh berries. Tender, baby greens such as spinach, kale or chard virtually disappear within a smoothie; if using mature, rather than baby greens, cut out the stems unless the blender is extremely powerful.

Blending enough ingredients for two smoothies can yield a leftover serving to store in a reusable glass jar in the refrig-erator. To reactivate the full taste later, just turn over the jar and give it a good shake to re-blend the ingredients. Spirulina (made from a micro-saltwater plant) and wheatgrass juice and powder are some popular smoothie additions. Milled flax seeds add healthy fat, but their water-soluble fiber also adds a little bulk; although the texture difference isn’t noticeable if the smooth-ie is enjoyed right away, it will be appar-ent if it sits for 20 minutes or more. With the whir of a blender—and no cooking—summer’s tastiest bounty transforms into at-home or on-the-go beverages to revive, replenish and renew us so we’re ready for our next adventure.

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With regard to the controversy over genetically modified organisms (GMO), are certain companies be-ing given undue influence in national policy making?Yes. A perfect example was the ability of Monsanto to block initiatives requiring labeling of food products that contain GMOs in California and Washington state. Monsanto and the food industry continue to leverage their considerable influence in the U.S. Congress to block such legislation on a national level, despite the massive outcry from consumers de-manding to know the identity and origin of the food we eat.

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CarobCarob, the fruit of the Ceratonia siliqua tree, is rich in natural sugars, vitamins and minerals. Free of the stimulants caf-feine and theobromine found in choco-late, it’s safe for dogs and its vitamin E supports skin health. Recent research published in the Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal shows that carob also has natural antibacterial properties.

OatsA fortifying cereal low in starch and high in mineral content, especially potassium and phosphorus, oats also harbor calcium, magnesium, B vitamins and iron. The grain’s primary benefit to skin and coat is its soluble fiber con-tent, which also helps a dog’s gastroin-testinal system to remove toxins.

LiverLiver from grass-fed animals enhances healthy skin. Nutrients include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, vitamins A, C, D, E and eight B vitamins, including thia-min, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid and biotin.

Wild SalmonCooked wild salmon is ripe with omega-3 fatty acids, which along with benefiting the skin and coat, appear to boost the immune system, and may as-sist dogs with allergies, according to the article “10 ‘People’ Foods for Dogs,” by Elizabeth Pask and Laura Scott.

CranberriesCranberries contain a variety of bioac-tive components, including proanthocy-anidins and anthocyanin antioxidants, plus the phytochemical ellagic acid. “Animal experiments show that supple-mentation with anthocyanins effectively prevents inflammation and subsequent blood vessel damage,” explains North-ern California Registered Dietitian Marilyn Sterling, who also points to myriad studies of the antioxidant power of proanthocyanidins. According to the American Institute of Cancer Research, ellagic acid can prevent skin cancers.

The 16th-century herbalist Henry Lyte documented their use in treating skin wounds and eczema.

Sweet PotatoesSweet potatoes can be considered a skin superfood, because they hold a high level of betacarotene (a precur-sor form of vitamin A) and are a good source of vitamin E. Their vitamin C content, which increases with cooking, facilitates collagen production, contrib-utes to photoprotection, decreases pho-

Try to use organic ingredients whenever possible for all of these recipes.

Chia Coconut Crunch1½ cups rolled oats1 tsp baking powder½ cup coconut flour1½ Tbsp chia seeds¼ cup coconut oil1 cup almond butter2 whole eggs1 tsp pure vanilla¼ cup carob chips Preheat oven to 350 F. Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Combine all ingredients except carob chips. After ingredients are well incorpo-rated, add carob chips. Form small balls of dough with hands, place on cookie sheet and lightly flatten each ball with the back of a fork. Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely before serving. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or bag.

Oats ‘n Egg Scramble2 eggs, whisked½ cup rolled oats¼ cup goat’s milkOlive oil

Combine ingredients in a medium-sized bowl; let sit for 10 miutes. Lightly coat a pan with olive oil, add bowl contents and then scramble like regular eggs. Cool before serving as a topping to a dog’s regular meal.

Raw Liver Paté½ lb liver (chicken or bison)2 eggs1 tsp sea salt or kelp1 Tbsp olive oil Whirl all ingredients together in a food processor or blender until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use as a topper for regular meals.

Cooked Liver PatéSame ingredients as liver paté. Hard boil the eggs and set aside. Lightly sauté liver in a pan with the olive oil, sea salt and kelp. Cook until pink is gone. Cool and then combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Serve and store as indicated above.

Source: Recipes courtesy of Suzi Beber.

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Suzi Beber is the founder of The Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund via Canada’s University of Guelph Veteri-nary College and Teaching Hospital Pet Trust. She also contributes to Animal Wellness magazine, from which this article was adapted and used with permission.

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Minisink Matters, MinisinkMatters.orgmegalithic agribusinesses and push farming families into unsustainable choices. Standard drilling leases rarely provide broad protections for farmers and can even eliminate their input on where roads are created and fracking machinery is installed on their prop-erty, all of which can hamper normal farming. In Pennsylvania, where fracking is commonplace, thousands of diesel trucks drive by working farms daily, compounding problems already associated with 24/7 vibrations, noises, emissions and light pollution, stressing both humans and farm animals. In New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Ohio, farmers that have or are near such leased land are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain mortgages, re-mortgage prop-erty and acquire or renew insurance policies. Caught up in a vicious cycle, some farmers feel forced to abandon their farms, thus opening up more land to oil and gas companies. “Fracking is turning many rural environments into in-dustrial zones,” observes Jennifer Clark, owner of Eminence Road Farm Winery, in New York’s Delaware County. She notes that we often hear a lot about the jobs fracking might create, but we hear little about the agricultural jobs being lost or the destruction of a way of life that has been integral to America’s landscape for generations. Asha Canalos, an organic blueberry and heirloom vegetable farmer in Orange County, New York, is among the leaders in the David versus Goliath battle pitting farmers and community members against the Millennium Pipeline Com-pany and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. On May 1, oral arguments were heard in the U.S. Court of Ap-peals. According to Canalos, “Our case could set a national precedent, with all the attending legal precedent, that will either empower other farmers and communities like ours and Minisink or will do the opposite.” In January 2013, more then 150 New York chefs and food professionals sent a letter to Governor Mario Cuomo calling for a ban on fracking in their state. As of December 2013, more then 250 chefs have signed on to the Chefs for the Mar-cellus campaign, which created the petition. In April 2014, Connecticut chefs entered the fray by launching their own pe-tition to ban the acceptance of fracking waste in Connecticut. In California this past February, farmers and chefs banded together to present Governor Jerry Brown with a peti-tion calling for a moratorium on fracking, stating that fracking wastes huge amounts of water. The previous month, Cali-fornia had declared a statewide drought emergency, and by April Brown had issued an executive order to strengthen the state’s ability to manage water. Ironically, existing California

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FRIDAY, JULY 18Overview to Aromatherapy – 10am-12pm. The use of essential oils have been utilized to help us heal mentally, physically, and spiritually, since it’s beginning from ancient Ayurvedic texts. A broad overview of why and how aromatherapy works and great detail on remedies for every day ail-ments. Learn which blends will keep illness away and which will soothe the soul. $20 pp. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. [email protected]. Facebook.com/EsthersGardenOfHealing.

SATURDAY, JULY 19Reflex-OIL-ogy – 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy an eve-ning of self help learning and application. Learn practical use of Young Living Oils on the reflexes of your feet to help digestion, back pain, sinus and respiratory systems and more. $10. Living Waters Health Solutions, 55 98 Place Blvd, Hattiesburg. 850-380-4943. [email protected]. laurie.marketingscents.com.

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SUNDAY, JULY 27Mood Elevating Meditation with Alice McCall – 3-4pm. Remedy ongoing patterns of moodi-ness or depression by prevent mood swings from occurring with the help of this healing medita-tion. Res Req. Via teleconference. 850-585-5496. [email protected]. HealingPath.info.

TUESDAY, JULY 29Living Pro-biotics – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how easy and inexpensive it can be to make your own water and dairy kefir, Kombucha, and apple cider vinegar. Stop paying outrageous prices for pro-biotic capsules that could not come close to those you make at home. Kombucha has anywhere from 32-56 strains of good bacteria. Learn to make pro-biotic root beer. $20.00 pp. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. [email protected]. Facebook.com/EsthersGardenOfHealing.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30Wheat Belly and More – 6:30-8:30pm. Take an-other step toward better health. Learn the impact diet has made on mankind as we share insights from Dr. Davis regarding wheat and gluten. We will explore the alternatives of using gluten free

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Fermented Vegetables - Pro-biotic Foods – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about pro-biotic rich foods you can create at home on a very small budget. Learn to how make Sauerkraut or Kimchi and why it ben-efits your health. $20 pp. Esther’s Garden of Heal-ing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. [email protected]. Facebook.com/EsthersGardenOfHealing.

SATURDAY, JULY 12Young Ladies Tea Party – 1-3pm. Children, ages 8 and up, will learn to make delicious, healthy snacks. By themselves, and at our instruction, they will make star fruit and cheese kabobs, “cookie dough” bites, and home made chocolate. We will culminate our class by using the treats they masterfully created in an old fashioned tea party. $12 per child. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. [email protected]. Facebook.com/EsthersGardenOfHealing.


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THURSDAY, JULY 31The Importance of Allowing w Alice McCall – 6-7pm. Learn how to allow others to be as they are – avoiding stress in relationships and daily life. Learn how to live in ‘allowing’. Includes a guided healing meditation. Free. Res Req. Via teleconference. 850-585-5496. [email protected]. HealingPath.info

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Introduction to Soap Making – 12-2pmTrish Taylor from Taylored NLP: Tapping Therapy for Stress Relief – 2-3pm

MONDAY JULY 14TMind, Body, Spirit group of Pensacola – 6-8pm (Meets in Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe seating area)

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WEDNESDAY JULY 23 Maia Rizzi: What Can Our Dreams Tell Us – 6–8pm

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MONDAYConnected Warriors Yoga Class – 10-11am. A class specifically for vets, service members, their family and support people; designed to help man-age the symptoms of PTSD. Free.Pensacola Cooks Adult Classes – 6-8pm.

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THURSDAYNatural Healing & Herb Study – 6-8pm. Every 1st, 3rd & 4th. Discussions on natural healing, food, herbs, tinctures, tonics, detox remedies and all things health related.Wellness Rocks Event – 6-8:30pm. Every 2nd Thurs. Professionals of integrative medicine and natural wellness provide educational presentations and workshops offering cutting-edge informa-tion on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth and services that support a healthy lifestyle. Hosted by Natural Awakenings and the Natural Healing & Herb Study Groups. Free.850-687-0826. WellnessRocksNaturally.com.

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Basic Yoga Classes – 8:30am. See schedule online for additional classes and times. $12/drop in, $10/with a package. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. [email protected]. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

Tuesday Mat Day – 8:30 & 9:30am. 8:30am, Advanced Mat; 9:45am, Beginning Mat: Beth Bradford instructing both classes. $15/drop-in, $10/account. Pilates Core Training, 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Modified Equipment Pilates – 4:30-5:30pm. Modi-fied exercises for those needing extra assistance with back, neck, knee, shoulder or issues such as osteoporosis and arthritis; instructed by Lynette Ward, PT. $30/drop-in, $25/account. Pilates Core Training, 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.Meditation – 6pm. 1st Tues. Guided meditation led by Reverend Jamie Sanders. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 North 9th Ave, Pens. 850-438-2277.

Meditation & Pranic Healing Clinic – 7:15-9pm. MCKS Twin Heart’s meditation and Pranic Healing Clinic promoting general wellness/stress reduction. Free. Ever’man’s Natural Foods, Community Rm, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. Lorraine Graves, PhD: 850-433-2042. [email protected].

mondayPilates Equipment Classes – Mon, 9 & 5:30pm; Tues, 8am, 11:30am, 6pm; Wed, 9am; Thurs, 8am, 11:30am, 6:00pm; Fri, 9am, Sat, 10am. $28/drop in, $22/ac-count. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

Yoga Classes – Mon, Vinyasa Flow 9:30am; Tues, Basics 8:30am, YogaFusion 5:30pm; Wed, Vinyasa Flow 5:30pm; Thurs, Basics 8:30am. $12/drop in, $10/account. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

Restorative Yoga – 11:30am. Open to all Levels. Allegria Center for Well Being, 327 E Romana St Pensacola. Shawna Guheen, LMT. 850-332-5662. AllegriaMassage.com

Barre Classes – Mon, 5:30pm; Wed, 7am; Thurs, 6pm. $12/drop in, $10/account. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. PurePilatesPensacola.com

In The Flow Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. For beginners and advanced practitioners, flow from rhythmic move-ment and laughter to flowing yogic postures and meditative stillness, all accompanied by live music. Bring a yoga mat. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-436-5198. [email protected]. ontos.org.

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wednesdayHealth Consultations – 9:30am- 6pm. One-on-one with Herbalist Thomas Easley RH. A variety of assessment techniques used to identify the root cause of health issues. Appt req. Pace Well-ness Center, 4958 Hwy 90. 850-994-5656. PaceWellnessCenter.com.

Peace Within Healing Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. Guided healing meditation with sound healing makes this a unique experience. Bring mat, cover, pillow for a lying down meditation proven to help with PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and many other challenges. $10. Sanders Beach Com-munity Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-436-5198. [email protected].

Aerial Movement Classes – 5:30pm. Come hang from the ceiling with us and strengthen your core, tone your arms and legs, and decompress your spine. $28, $22/with a package. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. [email protected]. PurePilatesPensacola.com.

Metaphysical Book Study – 6:30-8pm. A discuss-sion of important metaphysical texts. Currently us-ing Discover the Power Within You. This is an open class with books available for use. Love offering. Unity of Gulf Breeze, 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, #26, Harbourtown Village, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3076. UnityOfGulfBreeze.org.

Spiritual Living Discussion – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn spiritual living tools to transform your personal life and help make the world a better place. Love offering. Carolyn & Jim Vary’s home, 2385 Burr Oak Drive, Cantonment. 850-637-4488. [email protected]. SpiritualLivingPensacola.blogspot.com.

thursdayWellness Rocks Pensacola – 6-8pm. 2nd Thurs.Professionals of integrative medicine and natural wellness provide educational presentations and workshops offering cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth and services that support a healthy lifestyle. Hosted by Natural Awakenings. Free. Ever’man’s Com-munity Room, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-687-0826. Register at WellnessRocksNaturally.com.

Healing Meditation – 6:45pm. 3rd Thurs. Experi-ence meditation, music and healing prayer, with an opportunity to receive a brief reiki treatment, oneness blessing, or personal healing prayer. Love offering. Unity of Gulf Breeze, 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, #26, Harbourtown Village, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3076. UnityOfGulfBreeze.org.Restorative Yoga – 7pm. Open to all Levels. Al-legria Center for Well Being, 327 E Romana St Pensacola. Shawna Guheen, LMT. 850-332-5662. AllegriaMassage.com.

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Come strengthen and stretch with Pure Pilates’ Barre class. Barre is a body changing workout set to music and designed to be fun without stressing or

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FOODS & SUPPLEMENTSESTHER’S GARDEN OF HEALING, LLC8184 Navarre Pkwy • [email protected]

A unique establishment specializing in 150+ bulk herbs , 40+ loose teas , homeopathic remedies and our herbal skincare line. Find us on Facebook for an updated schedule of our weekly workshops. See ad. page 25.

EVER’MAN NATURAL FOODS315 W Garden St, Pensacola850-438-0402 • EverMan.org

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HEALING ARTS MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA, PHD Psychologist, Yoga/Meditation Teacher Sound Healing Artist, Speaker, Author,[email protected] • MichaelDemaria.com

Free meditation series at Youtube.com/MBDemaria; upcoming events at PeaceWith-inNow.com. Ongoing medita-tion/yoga classes at Sanders Beach Community Center. 850-436-5198. Healing music available on iTunes, Amazon.

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HEALING PATH, ALICE MCCALLTransformational Energy Healer/CounselorBS Psychology, MBA, Hypnotherapist850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info

Phone sessions to heal serious health issues, unwanted patterns, and more. Authored Wellness Wisdom on natural health and healing; inspired by her journey with cancer.

HERBALIST CLASSESKATHY HUBBARD CERTIFIED [email protected]

Experienced herbalist, educator. Take charge of your health. Join the empowering journey to health and wellness through the world of herbs. Various classes taught year ‘round in Pensacola and environs. See ad, page 17.

HOLISTIC MEDICINEINDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhDBoard Certified • 850-736-84014542 Alba St, Pace

A holistic, caring physician combining traditional medicine w i t h O r i e n t a l m e d i c i n e ; orthopedic medicine; holistic p a i n r e h a b i l i t a t i o n . We understand the patient’s physical, mental and financial difficulties and offer focused approaches to healthcare. See ad, page 11.

HYPNOSISDEANA COOPER CHAPMANHypnosis and Life Coaching CCH, [email protected]

The mind is the most powerful gift we have. Using Hypnosis, NLP and Life Coaching you can improve, change or accept anything you truly desire. Reach your full potential. Two locations: Navarre Healing Arts & 8th Element Wellness FWB.

MAIA RIZZI, CCHTCertified Clinical Hypnotherapist Practicing more than 20 years Pensacola • 850-291-8041

Specializing in stress management, behavior modification, feelings of fear and anxiety, weight loss, smoking cessation, motivational issues, relationship problems, inner-child concerns, lack of self-esteem, sports enhancement. Call for complimentary consultation. See ad, page 32.

RAMONA SHIRES, MED, CH, APHHypnosis, Pranic HealingEducation, Life CoachingPensacola • 850-637-3142

Achieve your best life. Get better grades and eliminate test anxiety. Manage pain, relieve stress, change unhealthy habits. NGH and IACT certified hypnotist. Free consultation. See ad, page 17.

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TERESA BROWN3 W Garden St, Pensacola850-206-1853 TeresaBrown.net

Experienced intuitive medium, public speaker, and author. Find peace, healing and renewal of energy through energetic clearing, past life regression and spiritual counseling. Consultations in person or phone.

MASSAGE THERAPY ALLEGRIA CENTER FOR WELL BEINGShawna Guheen, LMT327 E. Romana St., [email protected] • AllegriaMassage.com

Shawna has 18 years’ experience as massage therapist. Techniques and pressure levels are customized to achieve optimal relief of stress and pain and improve well-being.See ad, page 8.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASEBARBARA BRUNI Pilates Core Training2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola850-287-5836 • BarbaraBruni.com

Myofascial release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex, eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system (the straight-jacket) that causes painful symptoms. LMT # MA64267. See ad, page 2.

PILATESPILATES CORE TRAININGBarbara Bruni, Owner2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.com

Mat, yoga, cycle, gyrokensis and equipment classes, or private sessions for a personalized experience. Website lists instructors, class schedule and prices. See ad, page 2.

PURE PILATES221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy850-932-3424 • PurePilatesPensacola.com

Join us at Pure to experience the largest Pilates studio on the Coas t .Var ie ty of Equipment and Mat classes are offered 6 days a week. Tone your core with PURE. See ad, page 5.

PRANIC HEALINGRAMONA SHIRES, MED,CH, APHHypnosis, Pranic HealingEducation, Life CoachingPensacola • 850-637-3142

Achieve your best life. Get better grades and eliminate test anxiety. Manage pain, relieve stress, change unhealthy habits. NGH and IACT certified hypnotist. Free consultation. See ad, page 17.

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SAND, SEA AND SPIRIT RETREATOrange Beach AlabamaSept 27-Oct [email protected]

More than “Just a Vacation”, experience holistic workshops and lectures, social events and gatherings of like-minded people. Come for the day or come to stay, all are welcome. See ad, page 31.


PROLOTHERAPYINDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhDBoard Certified • 850-736-84014542 Alba St, Pace

Prolotherapy is the missing link in treating chronic pain by repairing traumatized ligaments throughout the body. We offer a variety of treatments, minimally invasive pain management. See ad, page 11.

ROLFINGSHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCSTCertified Rolfer (MA34039)Registered Craniosacral Therapist850-450-8508HealingWithBodywork.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 17.

SKIN CAREOCEANA NATURALS, LLCMichael J Russ866-242-3776 PureSunscreen.com

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SPIRITUAL CENTERSUNITY OF GULF BREEZE913 Gulf Breeze PkwyHarbourTownVillage850-932-3076 • UnityOfGulfBreeze.orgSunday Service 10:30am.

Guilt free, Open Minded, Positive Practical Christianity in a relaxed spiritual atmosphere. Honoring and empowering the Divine in you, as you.

UNITY OF PENSACOLAJamie Sanders, Minister716 N 9th, Pensacola850-438-2277 • UnityPNS.com

Unity of Pensacola offers spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. We provide philosophy that is

spiritual, not religious, and love-based, not fear-based.

WATEREMERALD COAST CULLIGANServing Florida Panhandle from Pensacola to Panama City888-320-5531 • EmeraldCoastCulligan.com

Your complete resource for questions, concerns, water testing needs. Treating water on the Gulf Coast for

more than 60 years. Providing soft, conditioned water to the highest quality drinking water. See ad, page 15.

WEIGHT-MANAGEMENTINDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhDBoard Certified • 850-736-84014542 Alba St, Pace

Providing a holistic approach to weight loss by combining Eastern and Western Medicine to achieve a balanced program. We understand the physical, mental and financial difficulties of patients and offer focused approaches to healthcare. See ad, page 11.

SACRED HEART WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITIONDr Anthony V HuynhPensacola • 850-416-2884SacredHeartMedicalGroup.org/ WeightManagement

Dr. Huynh offers personalized weight-loss treatment plans and resting-metabolic-rate testing to help patients achieve healthy weight loss through long-term lifestyle changes. Office visits are covered by most insurance plans. See ad, page 4.

YOGA STUDIOS

ALLEGRIA CENTER FOR WELL BEINGShawna Guheen, LMT327 E. Romana St., [email protected] 850-332-5662 • AllegriaMassage.com

Lighthearted practice that anyone can do, combined with gentle encouragement in challenging yourself. Yoga is therapy for the body, heart and spirit.See ad, page 8.

PURE PILATES221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy850.932.3424 PurePilatesPensacola.com

We have yoga for everyone at Pure. Basic, Flow and Fusion will leave you feeling stretched and centered to take on the rest of your day. Inquire about variety and times. See ad, page 5.

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