PENSACOLA
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CULTURE + LIFESTYLE
AUGUST 2022 Owner Malcolm Ballinger
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Obesity, diabetes and heart disease became death to be the most steadfast Although I can’t claim sentences for too many people battling Covid. While practitioner of self-care and healthy lifestyle choices, I genetics predispose some to these illnesses, many can have alwayschanges. been interested in healthy eating, holistic be managed or eradicated by lifestyle I’d and while alternative therapies. At the age of 15, I like to focus on makingmedicine healthy choices still declared a vegetarian. My witty mother christened enjoying the bad-for-you good stuffmyself in moderation.
me a “bacon vegetarian” due to my inability to give
first responders and hospital workers? Thank Passion and Joy upand what arguably the worst food option in terms of you for putting yourselves on the front lines incredible special-needs pets theiris owners I todon’t know about you,health but 2020 offered too keep us as safe as possible. Also, a big shout (but quitefarpossibly the best in terms of flavor!) and she discovered that while these precious KellyofOden little either of these to me. I was so consumed out to all the teachers out there scrambling to babies may take a little more care, the love Growing up in New Orleans in the 80s and 90s, I don’t Executive Editor with myinmom’s illness and then with putgive together online to keep our kidssurviving they return islessons worth every second. healthy lifestyles being at the top of anybody’s engaged learning worrying the grief and of her loss instead and recall theof anxiety ofabout the things cannot control. We appreciate you! Ifpandemic exoticthey animals are more your thing, head to-do list. Fortunately, I have a curious and the sorrow of so many nationalnature, and throughout the years, I’ve
on overstories to my the brand new andfor from dipped intoyou everything yoga and meditation to acupuncture, news I spanking took little On that note,that Itoes encourage to time read our myself. significantly enlarged Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. COVID-19 Resource Guide, which provides This year, I hope to explore creative and personal cryotherapy, IV drips, massage, Rolfing and more. The new location features allcommunity the hands-on, up resources for food, business, endeavors that help me rediscover myself and close interaction as the previous location plus and more. The ever-changing nature of discover outlets for personal expression. added attractions, amenities and experiences While I new am far from expert this crisis necessitates that Ian mention thatregarding any of these wellness modalities, that willresources make for a wonderful family day out. these may or may not be available I do know one thing for sure—when I practice self-care regularly, I feel Procrastination to you by the time you read this issue. I better. Imagine that. I recently attended one of Swan Michelle’s sound bath IfWhile you’re interested in conservation, check out people made hope itmany will provide a place to glorious start, someheadway on Dakota Parks story on local Panhandle Rooftop sessions on Pensacola Beach, and the experience was incredibly relaxing and ideas or some inspiration either way. home improvement and personal projects in 2020, Nesting Biologist, Rebekah Snyder. Through I was hesitant initially because I was in a funky mood and didn’t Icentering. did not. I did not organize anything. I did not You maywith also notice that Florida, we have some nonher work Audubon Snyder helps fix anything. I did not learn a language or a new know Irelated could lay in still calm my mind for an hour and a half. I almost pandemic stories thisand issue.nesting We made to ensureiflocal shorebirds have safe the call already articles that skill. Nothing. that’s ok, too. I’m stilldiscomfort here. spaces in to aninclude increasingly overpopulated region. didn’t go. I’mBut glad I planned overcame my because I left feeling much might an stillaccomplishment. be helpful, relevant or enjoyable in for2021, I’d That’s However,
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our readers. Weahope you find useful. All ofto this, plus fewload DIY pet them treat like lighten my and empty my house of rewarded by the experience. recipes and some good news from the much clutter and unnecessary junk that fills As for of us,the Pensacola Magazine has been Florida legislature regarding protection one title or another for it.published It’s timeunder to make room for something new. formore petsthan in abusive situations. 40 years. We have no plans on
Publisher Malcolm Ballinger malcolm@ballingerpublishing.com Executive Editor Kelly Oden kelly@ballingerpublishing.com Art Director Guy Stevens guy@ballingerpublishing.com Graphic Designer/Ad Coordinator Garrett Hallbauer advertise@ballingerpublishing.com Editor Morgan Cole morgan@ballingerpublishing.com Assistant Editor Nicole Willis nicole@ballingerpublishing.com Editorial Intern Mia Stinemetz Graphic Design Intern Lauren Barksdale Contributing Writers DeeDee Davis Sales & Marketing Paula Rode, Account Executive ext. 28 paula@ballingerpublishing.com
In this issue, we’ve talked with some local wellness practitioners who offer a changing that. We will continue to publish
variety ofthe wellness thetopics Pensacola area. With something for every In this we’ve ofinthese So, turn issue, off news,covered putretreats downallyour phone and to bring you all the information we can and enjoy these heartwarming talestheir and and more to help readers shift own in self-care experiences that run the budget and schedule, these retreats provide for as long as we can. Please reach out to us focus adorable of ideas, photos of local animals and 2021. We hope you enjoy. Here’s to your health! with story inspiration or just a quick gamut of holistic therapies. I encourage you to look into them, step outside of the folksWe who for them. When hello. are care all working from homeyou’re and we yourgive comfort zone and takeand a little time for yourself in this crazy time we live done, your little catnip are missing our kitty wateracooler conversations. throw yourwon’t dog a bone. It’sit. these simple in. You regret Stay safe,that staywill healthy strong, Pensacola! pleasures keepand us stay all sane.
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