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HEALTHY

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING ISSUE

THE BENEFITS OF PLANTING TREES CLIMATE CHANGE & OUR HEALTH HOW TO DETOXIFY YOUR HOME

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Historic Contributions of Mobile African Americans

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Contents

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18 TRAVELING THROUGH HISTORY FOR A MORE DIVERSE FUTURE

Mobile Trail Illuminates African American Contributions

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NURTURING NEST

22 HEALTHY HOME

How to Detoxify a Living Space

24 BREATHE EASY

Natural Remedies for Allergy Woes

26 ECO-ATHLETES

Working Out with the Planet in Mind

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28 SPRING CLEANING THE BODY

Simple Ways to Detox Naturally

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DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 10 health briefs 12 global briefs 17 eco tip 18 diverse

conversations 21 inspiration 22 green living

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24 healing ways 26 fit body 28 conscious

eating 29 calendar 30 classifieds 31 directory

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I recently had the pleasure of spending an hour with 120 third- and fourth-grade girls in the cafeteria of Fairhope West Elementary (FWE). I was asked to give a presentation and lead an activity for the school’s Girls in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) series. I shared stories and pictures with them about my professional journey which includes positions such as zoo keeper, conservation biologist, nature center executive director, art business owner, yoga teacher and my current duties as a publisher.

After my presentation, the girls utilized their art, technology and collaboration skills to provide me with content for their own magazine.

Under their direction, I helped them publish Colorful STEAM, a digital magazine that they can share with their peers and families.

I was honored to participate in this forward-thinking program, but initially, as a mom of boys, I couldn’t help but wonder why the program was limited to girls. “Just as we don’t see as many boy teachers as we do girl teachers, we don’t see as many female scientists, engineers and mathematicians as we do male,” Principal Julie Pierce explained. It is her hope that by exposing these young ladies to STEAM at an early age while acknowledging gender stereotypes, the FWE community will inspire more women to pursue careers in fields that are often dominated by men. At the close of the program, Mrs. Pierce asked the crowd if anyone could see themselves as a biologist or a zoo keeper or a publisher. It was thrilling to see girls coming out of their seats in excitement as they raised their hands.

A similar theme surfaced while I was writing about The Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail in Mobile for this month’s Diverse Conversations article. The trail links historic contributions of African Americans to significant Mobile locations in an effort to educate and inspire our community. Too often the edited version of history that we are taught in schools stifles the hopes and dreams of children that don’t see themselves in the characters who are being celebrated most. The heritage trail brings to life local stories that have been left out— those of Black citizens doing incredible things, from attracting U.S. presidents to visit Mobile, to becoming multimillionaires during the Jim Crow era. When kids see highly accomplished individuals that look like them, a sense of purpose and hope is ignited within them.

For most of our professional lives, my husband Josh has been working in the classroom as a teacher or principal while I was in muddy rivers looking for endangered minnows or running my own business.

What molds can you break to live a more fulfilling life and inspire future generations? Don’t allow gender, skin color, age or experience to place limits on what you think is possible. We are all capable of accomplishing great things, both for ourselves and for this diverse planet we all call home.

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In this sustainable living issue, we also dive into topics such as the impact climate change has on our health, tips for detoxifying our homes and how to be an eco-conscious athlete.

Sustainability and environmentalism are daunting terms to many people, but throughout this issue you’ll discover simple ways to join this movement. You don’t have to be a certified tree hugger to reduce your plastic use, just like you don’t have to be a male to be an engineer.

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news briefs

Cochlear Implants Deliver When Hearing Aids Don’t Nautilus Hearing, in Spanish Fort, is the local provider of cochlear implants—a replacement to mimic the function of a healthy inner ear. “Implants can be life changing for patients,” says owner Dr. Emily Domingue, Au.D., CCC-A. “It is such a wonderful experience to help and observe a patient gain hearing and clarity that they typically have not had access to in years.”

Implants can provide the clarity of speech that a hearing aid no longer achieves. Patients are provided with many accessories like a waterproof case, TV streamer or mini microphone and cochlear implants are also compatible with certain hearing aids, giving patients binaural input such as the streaming of phone calls.

To be a candidate for cochlear implants, patients must have moderate to profound hearing loss with low word recognition and little benefit from hearing aids, meaning clarity is nonexistent regardless of how loud the aid’s volume is turned up. Patients are easily evaluated and identified with Nautilus Hearing’s candidacy testing before being referred to an ENT for the surgery. They then return to Nautilus for activation and programming of the implant. Most insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid typically help cover cochlear implants for patients meeting specific criteria.

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New Flavors Added to Juicery’s Colorful Menu Fairhope Juice recently released two new flavors of their small-batch, raw, cold-pressed organic juices.

Geaux Skinny is a spicier menu option combining grapefruit (whose antioxidants may help the liver burn fat faster) and a healthy dose of cayenne (which contains capsaicin, a known metabolism booster and appetite suppressant), with orange and lemon.

Sound Bath and Meditation at New Daphne Yoga Studio Align & Thrive has launched a partnership with Vitality Studios in Daphne to offer a weekly sound bath and guided meditation every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. The sound bath includes a gong, chimes and crystal singing bowls tuned to a frequency of 432 Hz for deep meditation and sound healing. The cost is $10 per person and participants are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets for extra comfort.

“I’m so happy to be working with Vitality Studios because their central location makes the weekly meditation accessible to people in Fairhope, Spanish Fort, Loxley, Robertsdale, Malbis, Stapleton, Mobile and, of course, Daphne. Their studio space is ideal for meditation and relaxation,” says Angela Day, owner of Align & Thrive. She has been facilitating guided meditations for over 15 years and practicing reiki (hands-on, healing energy) for 18 years. As a Reiki Master, she offers individual reiki sessions and reiki certifications with Align & Thrive. Other services include Psych-K and life coaching.

Location: 26992 AL 181 N., Daphne, AL. To register, call Vitality Studios at 251-895-7877 or Angela Day at 404-429-1651. Online registration is available via the Mind Body app.

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The bright color of the new flavor Never Blue occurs naturally from blue spirulina, which has high levels of tryptophan. This amino acid helps boost levels of serotonin in the brain, potentially promoting mental wellbeing. Other ingredients in this refreshing drink include alkaline water, lemon and CBD infused-honey (each bottle contains 10 mg of CBD).

Owner Lorie Ward has also been busy fulfilling seasonal detox orders, which consist of five organic juices a day plus a healing vegan collagen broth. Ward says, “Cleansing and detoxification have been part of healing philosophy for thousands of years. Juice cleanses have the potential to clear congestion from the body, clean the digestive tract of accumulated waste and help turn around bad eating habits.”

As always, Fairhope Juice is available at their storefront in Battle’s Wharf Market or in the cooler at Warehouse Bakery, and bottled in glass that can be repurposed or returned for reuse.

For more information, call 704-578-7349 or visit FairhopeJuiceCompany.com. See ad, page 10.

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We go beyond medication & symptom management.

news briefs

Locally Made Vegan Burgers Now Available

Discover functional medicine to restore whole-body health.

Vegan Time’s naturally alkaline vegan burger patties are now available in the freezer section of Virginia’s Health Foods, in Mobile. The fully cooked handcrafted burgers are seasoned and ready to heat and eat.

“Our bodies have an amazing capacity to heal themselves.

Discover the underlying causes of illness so you can heal from within.”

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Eddie Augusta opened Vegan Time, the first Black-owned, all vegan food truck in Mobile, last year, and serves flavorful, plant-based meals seven days a week. Parked at the Mobile Skate Park on Airport Boulevard, their menu includes entrees such as sandwiches, burgers, pizza and stir fries, plus immune boosting smoothies made with Honduran seamoss and elderberry. Offerings vary daily and popular items like fried oyster mushrooms and butternut squash fries sometimes sell out.

Augusta switched to a plant-based diet five years ago and says, “I wanted to fuel my body by eating plants. Making this lifestyle change, the weight came off. I began to research and educate myself over the years about what’s good for my body and what’s not. It didn’t happen overnight but you got to make the first step. If I can do it, I think anybody can.”

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Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship (FUF) is hosting its annual Flower Ceremony at 11 a.m., May 2. This annual ritual celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity and community. Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague, Czechoslovakia created the tradition in 1923 and it was later introduced in the U.S. by Rev. Maya Capek, Norbert’s widow.

Participants are asked to bring a flower to place in a shared vase as the inspirational story of the flower ceremony is shared. Afterward, the flowers are blessed and redistributed so each person brings home a different flower from the one they arrived with. The Flower Ceremony is open to members and guests and FUF will have extra flowers on hand for those who do not bring their own.

FUF seeks to create an atmosphere of love, welcoming people of every walk of life, regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, language or cultural background. Until further notice, Sunday services are held outside, weather permitting, and streamed on Zoom.

With a new day comes new strength and new thoughts.

Location: 1150 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-929-3207 or visit FairhopeUU.org. See Churches listing, page 32.

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Plant Seeds for Personal Growth As spring flowers bloom and new leaves appear on trees, Daphne-based Feng Shui design consultant Meryl Hyderally encourages clients to tend to the growth process taking place in their personal lives. Utilizing principles of feng shui to achieve balance within a physical space and Nine Star Ki to foster self-awareness, Hyderally guides clients toward

living an effortless and fulfilled life.

“Each of us has planted and continue to plant ‘seeds’ which become the garden of our lives. Seeds contain all the necessary information needed to become the fully grown version of themselves when given the right conditions,” says Hyderally, who compares it to learning to play an instrument—the desire to play is the seed and the process of learning is its cultivation.

She emphasizes that stillness is always essential for new life to sprout and that less desirable aspects of our personal lives may originate from the seeds we plant in a state that lacks mindfulness.

“We often learn valuable lessons from the unintentional seeds planted along the way,” Hyderally says. Those that are planted mindfully establish roots, and signs of life begin emerging as moments of joy and fulfillment—like when the first notes learned become a song. At each level of growth, remember stillness and patience. Live in awe and wonder as you experience the potential of each seed you plant.”

For more information, call 251-463-1862 or visit fengshui831.com. See ad, page 21.

New Hemp Infused Sodas On Tap in Fairhope Fairhope Hemp is partnering with Pensacola-based Big Jerk Soda Co. to offer hemp infused sodas. The all-natural beverage brand makes sodas and cocktail mixes using only real fruit juice ingredients and zero artificial colors, dyes or preservatives. The collaboration will feature a full-spectrum CBD option and a hemp-derived Delta-8 option in Cherry Limeade and Blood Orange Pomegranate flavors. Limited quantities are now on tap at Fairhope Hemp and small batch bottling for wider distribution will begin soon.

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Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is an analog of the better-known delta-9-THC—the only chemical in cannabis that is listed as a federally controlled substance. Delta-9 is the plant’s primary psychoactive component, but delta-8 differs molecularly, making it significantly less potent.

As a vertically integrated business, Fairhope Hemp is a grower, producer and retailer of their products. “We want to know exactly what we are giving our customers,” says owner John MacArthur, who relies on third party testing by a DEA-certified lab in Florida, where quality control is stricter than Alabama. made with LOVE in FAIRHOPE,AL

For more information, call 251-928-1910 or visit FairhopeHemp.com. See ad, page 15.

Sea Turtle Education Expands Through Children’s Book Foley resident Linda B. Spangrud recently published her second children’s book, Miss Sandra and the Turtle People, as a follow-up to her first book, Miss Ella and the Turtle People— a true story that teaches about the protection, care and conservation of sea turtles.

“As the turtle season progressed through the summer of 2020, it became evident the beaches were being misused to the point that it was affecting the sea turtles,” says Spangrud. “I knew beach visitors did not know the effects of their actions on the turtles. I felt the story of proper care of the beach and turtle protection must be told.” Miss Sandra and the Turtle People, a story about a young turtle volunteer, informs readers about the appropriate etiquette and rules for turtle protection and proper care of our beach environment.

Meyer Vacation Rentals has agreed to place the book in all of their 1,000plus properties and Spangrud is halfway to her $10,000 fundraising goal for this project. Many local students are receiving copies of the new book via donations including every student in Orange Beach’s elementary schools and all second and third graders in Foley. A portion of all book profits are donated to Alabama Coastal Foundation in support of Share the Beach, Alabama’s Sea Turtle Conservation program.

To make a donation, visit JoinACF. org. For more information or to order a book, call/text 815-978-5976 or email LindaBSpangrud@gmail.com.

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Hypertension is a global disease that particularly affects people in low-income communities, but a new study by the UK University of Nottingham suggests that beetroot juice may be a practical soluAsk about our with high blood pressure tion for people seasonal detox that have little access to diagnostic help or cleanses! money for medication. Researchers divided 47 people between 50 and 70 years of age in Tanzania into three groups. For 60 days, one group drank nitrate-rich beetroot juice and folic acid; another was given nitrate-rich beetroot juice and a placebo; and the third drank nitrate-depleted beetroot juice. The researchers found that systolic blood pressure dropped by 10.8 millimeters (mm) Hg (mercury) in the nitrate-rich plus folic acid group and 6.1 mm Hg in the nitraterich and placebo group. Studies have shown that the high level of nitrates in beets is converted by the digestive system into nitric oxide, which relaxes and widens blood vessels.

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Drink Beet Juice to Lower Blood Pressure

Make Lifestyle Changes to Ease Reflux The heartburn symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) affect about one-third of Americans, many turning to medications. Based on evidence from 116,000 women in a long-running Nurses’ Health Study, Harvard University researchers have found that GERD symptoms can be reduced by up to 37 percent by adopting five lifestyle strategies: 30 minutes of moderate to heavy exercise per day; not smoking; maintaining a normal weight; limiting acidic beverages like coffee and tea to two cups per day; and following a “prudent diet” with an emphasis on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, fish and poultry. The more faithfully the guidelines were followed, the lower the risk of symptoms.

Benefits were also realized for women using treatments like proton pump inhibitors and H2 receptor antagonists. According to senior author Andrew T. Chan, M.D., MPH, this study was among the first to link physical activity to the control of GERD. He notes, “Being physically active may help with the clearance of stomach acid which causes heartburn symptoms.”

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global briefs

Group Hug

World Watchers

While human activity has transformed 75 percent of the Earth’s surface and 66 percent of ocean ecosystems, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services determined in a 2019 assessment that approximately 1 million plant and animal species are threatened with extinction, some in mere decades. In response to the crisis, more than 50 countries representing 30 percent of the world’s land-based biodiversity, 25 percent of its land-based carbon sinks, 28 percent of important areas of marine biodiversity and more than 30 percent of ocean carbon sinks have united as the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC 30x30), avowing to preserve 30 percent of the planet’s land and oceans by 2030.

The group announced its goal at the One Planet Summit for Biodiversity in January, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, along with the World Bank and the United Nations. “We call on all nations to join us,” Macron said in the video launching of the plan. Biologist E.O. Wilson has called for the “conservation moonshot” of protecting half of the land and the sea. Goals include preventing biodiversity loss, solving the climate crisis and preventing pandemics.

Deforestation, which contributes to warming the planet, is a key factor behind the 40 percent increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide since the beginning of the industrial age. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the global average atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration in 2018 was 407.4 parts per million, higher than it’s been in almost 1 million years. Avoiding deforestation is much better than conducting reforestation efforts after the fact, and should be a key global climate change mitigation strategy, says Jennifer Alix-Garcia, a researcher at Oregon State University.

The Global Land Analysis and Discovery System (GLAD), founded in 2016 by the University of Maryland’s Department of Geographical Sciences, is based on high-resolution satellite imaging from the NASA Landsat Science program. Subscribers can access data via a free interactive web application, Global Forest Watch. So far, forest loss has declined 18 percent in African nations where GLAD provided alerts when detecting deforestation activities.

Previously, government agencies and other groups had to use reports from volunteers or forest rangers.

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Nations Band Together to Preserve One-Third of the Planet

Freedom of Information

A two-year, open-access project organized by more than 20 organizations, including Wellcome, in London, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, in Seattle, and Dutch NOW—some of the world’s largest research funders—began requiring in January that scholarly papers published from the work they fund be made immediately available for public reading at no charge. The initiative, Plan S, may usher in the end of journal subscriptions and allow anyone to read scientific literature. Plan S has already prompted several titles, including Nature, to offer open-access publishing for the first time.

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Discarded Safety Gear Used to Build Highways

With the plethora of used, disposable face masks accumulating worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, avenues of incorporating them into the recycling stream are underway. An estimated 6.8 billion disposable masks are used around the world each day. Researchers at RMIT University, in Melbourne, Australia, have formulated a new road-making material comprised of a mix of shredded single-use face masks and processed building rubble designed to meet civil engineering safety standards.

Their study in the journal Science of the Total Environment shows that using the recycled face mask material to make one kilometer of a two-lane road would use up about 3 million masks, preventing 93 tons of waste from going to landfills.

Roads are made of four layers—a subgrade, base, sub-base and asphalt on top. All the layers must be both strong and flexible to withstand the pressures of heavy vehicles and prevent cracking.

Processed building rubble, or recycled concrete aggregate (RCA), can be used on its own for the three base layers, and adding shredded face masks to RCA enhances the material while addressing environmental challenges.

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The Human Costs of a Warming Planet

by Sandra Yeyati

Global warming is not just threatening polar bears far away in the Arctic, and its effects are not somewhere in the distant future. With every new wildfire, hurricane and flash flood, people are understanding that the warming of the planet poses dire consequences for human health right here, right now. It’s personal, and while some sectors of the population are unfairly and disproportionately impacted, we are all in harm’s way.

This is no time to panic, say climate and public health advocates, but rather a moment for preparation, adaptation and mobilization. Prospects are hopeful as we tackle new realities together and evolve our conversations about climate change so we can build resilient, thriving communities. The good news is that many of the individual and policy changes we need to make are exciting opportunities for positive transformation and justice.

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The warming of the planet is becoming more noticeable. “That historic two weeks anywhere in the United States where it’s the heat wave of high summer is now six weeks to two months,” says Jay Lemery, M.D., professor of emergency medicine at the University of Colorado and co-author of Enviromedics: The Impact of Climate Change on Human Health. “There are parts of the Middle East now where you can’t be outside and meaningfully cool your body during certain parts of the day.”

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“With warming, we’re seeing drought, wildfires, hurricanes, extreme precipitation, flooding and sea level rise, all of which have health consequences,” says Surili Patel, director of the Center for Climate, Health and Equity at the American Public Health Association.

“With rising temperature and heat waves, we’re seeing heat stroke, dehydration, diarrheal disease, cardiovascular distress and respiratory illnesses. Extreme weather like wildfires, hurricanes and flooding cause direct injuries, as well as vector-borne illnesses (Lyme disease carried by ticks or dengue fever and

malaria by mosquitoes), mold and harmful algal blooms that happen when it’s really hot, but also show up in places that otherwise wouldn’t have because of the combination of heat and flooding.”

for asthma exacerbation, shortness of breath and COPD (i.e., emphysema), but what we don’t write down is that the air quality is the worst it’s been all year, or that it’s the hottest day of the year.”

Lemery notes that incidences of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases are moving higher in altitude and latitude, affecting historically naive populations that have not had levels of disease immunity, the infrastructure or cultural habits to protect them. “These are huge killers worldwide, and we’re seeing more and more of that,” he says.

“Air pollution contributes to climate change, but it also gets into your lungs and irritates them, exacerbating chronic respiratory illnesses, and can even lead to a heart attack,” says Jennifer Roberts, director of the Path of Positive Communities program at EcoAmerica, noting that the biggest culprits are carbon emissions from coal-burning power plants, diesel fuels and ground-level ozone, which is created when pollution reacts to heat and sunlight.

“When you have a warmer winter, spring starts earlier, trees bloom early and pollen season starts early too, and longer exposure to pollen increases your risk of having an asthma attack,” says Professor Amir Sapkota at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, adding that the Northeast is heavily impacted by this phenomenon.

“Here in Colorado, in the summer heat, we have these huge swaths of wildfire smoke hanging over Denver, and people come in to the emergency department.

Their inhalers aren’t working anymore, and they’re having chest pain and shortness of breath when they’re on oxygen at baseline,” says Lemery. “These are people normally able to walk across a parking lot with their walker and their oxygen, but now they can’t. We see this all summer long, and we admit them

“With sea level rise, things are flooding more often and we get septic tanks overflowing, sending fecal matter into our drinking water supplies and exposing us to diarrheal diseases. We also see offices and industrial sites getting flooded and, whether it’s paint, fertilizers or other toxins, those get into our water and it’s very unhealthy,” Roberts says.

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that they’ll have heat waves seven to 10 degrees hotter in their neighborhoods than surrounding places with more green space,” Lemery says. “You see the public health infrastructure less robust to be able to attend to communities of color— like you saw with COVID. There are also physiologic vulnerabilities.

Climate change affects the very young, the very old and the very sick much more because of their preexisting vulnerabilities, and then we have geographic vulnerabilities— people who live on the coast without sea walls or in flood plains. As sea level rise proliferates, and that data is really straightforward, they’re going to be going under increased storm surge stress and flat-out flooding.”

ACHIEVABLE PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS The experts agree that it’s important to frame climate change as a public health issue because it brings a sense of urgency to act. “If it isn’t a crisis, if it isn’t something we’re seeing every day on the front page, then you forget about it.

And when you forget about it, the funding doesn’t come,” says Patel, whose work focuses on underprivileged communities that need special attention and funding.

Lemery believes that doctors are in a prime position to counsel their patients on preventive measures against climate hazards with “credible messaging repeated over and over again with clarity and no hedging: Wear a mask. Stay indoors during high-heat events. Don’t let children play outdoors when the air quality index is at a dangerous level.”

There are many ways to mitigate threats.

As experts point out, we know what to do, and it’s just a matter of putting our attention and resources on their implementation. “One of the biggest ways is let’s remove the sources of harmful spewing pollution—move away from coal, oil and gas—and invest in clean sources of energy, which will also create jobs in these new industries,” says Patel.

Another big step would be to promote mass transit and active transportation— walking and biking—over individual, gasguzzling vehicles. Patel advocates for local investments in bike lanes and sidewalks that encourage the switch. Both Lemery and Roberts express excitement about clean-running electric cars as potential game-changers in transportation.

Planting trees and vegetable gardens are easy, community-building solutions.

“Trees are very beneficial to everything from shade to water filtration to

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Sapkota advocates for the development of early warning systems so that local health departments can anticipate and adapt to impending extreme weather events, directing resources to the most impacted

and vulnerable communities. In some cases, moving people out of flood plains and vulnerable coastal areas through eminent domain might be needed.

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producing oxygen and taking up carbon,” says Roberts, who adds that much can be done to restore and protect streams, ponds and lakes from the ill effects of pollution and development. “You get volunteers to clean up the gunk and increase regulations for developers to keep stuff out of the waterways.”

ECO-ANXIETY AND MAKING POSITIVE CHANGE Jessica Schiff, a second-year master of science student at the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health, struggles with eco-anxiety—the depression, anxiety or dread associated with climate change. She says, “It impacts the decisions I make for my life and the future, just trying to think about overall impacts. Where is my food coming from? Do I want to have kids or adopt? Should I live in the suburbs or the city because of transportation and fossil fuel consumption? This all adds a layer of unease or uncertainty about the future.

Sometimes I look at Greta [Thunberg] and how far she’s taken things, and feel guilty about not taking things to such an extreme. Is it hypocritical for me to care about climate change but still eat meat occasionally or take a plane to explore the world?”

Schiff deals with eco-anxiety by taking action. “We’re not going to reverse climate change at this point, but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t take steps to slow it down or reduce emissions. There are many small things we can each do, like biking or walking instead of taking a car or bus and reducing our use of plastic.

It’s a process. You can’t do it overnight, but if you make a lot of small changes, and if everybody makes small changes, that has a bigger effect.”

Roberts acknowledges the power of small, individual actions, but stresses that we should not let the big polluters off the hook. “We need to continue to press for policy changes, holding polluters accountable, passing regulations based on protecting human health and climate, requiring cleaner cars and buildings, and more. That’s the only way we will get to the scale of change needed to truly bring global warming to a halt.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer.

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THE BENEFITS OF PLANTING TREES More Foliage Means Lower Temperatures

Planting more trees can slow down climate change. Science magazine reports, “The restoration of trees remains among the most effective strategies for climate change mitigation.” The Arbor Day celebrations this month make it an apt time for taking actions that benefit both urban areas and open spaces.

More than 166,000 square miles of forest habitat—approximately the size of California—in the tropics and subtropics have been decimated in the last 13 years, and about 2.7 million square miles of forest worldwide remain threatened, according to a recent study by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

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Pressure lawmakers to make supply chains sustainable while balancing the need for regulation with the concerns of farmers and businesses. Urge policymakers to enact zero-deforestation policies and bolster the rights and control of forests for local communities and indigenous people, says the WWF. Donate spare change. By joining Plant Your Change for All (PlantYourChange.com), all debit or credit card purchases are automatically rounded up to the nearest dollar and the balance applied toward planting trees. Working together with the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) (ArborDay. org) and Eden Reforestation Projects, the initiative has already planted more than 3 million trees, offsetting 5 million miles of vehicle carbon emissions.

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Become a member of the ADF and receive 10 free trees, along with tree nursery discounts; help to qualify a community to receive the Tree City USA designation; or get involved with National Arbor Day, generally celebrated on the last Friday in April, but observed on different days in some states. The organization’s website includes ideas for conducting virtual celebrations if local chapters are not holding public events due to the pandemic. Also consider participating in other ADF programs such as the Alliance for Community Trees and NeighborWoods Month.

Support the planting of city trees. According to a recent study from the U.S. Forest Service reported on Treehugger.com, the nation’s urban canopies, currently home to approximately 5.5 billion trees, provide roughly $18 billion in annual benefits via the removal of pollution from the air, carbon sequestration, reduced emissions and improved energy efficiency in buildings.

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Traveling Through History for a More Diverse Future Mobile Trail Illuminates African American Contributions

by Meredith Montgomery Twenty years ago, when Dora Franklin Finley approached the historians at local historic preservation societies about her plans to create an African American heritage trail in her hometown, they asked, “What have Black people done in Mobile?”

“That just fueled her fire,” says Dora’s brother Karlos Finley, President of the Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail. “She was very focused on ensuring that African Americans were recognized for the significant contributions that they’ve made to the city of Mobile because unfortunately, that part of our history was not being told.”

The idea for a trail was born when City Councilman William Carroll experienced Boston’s Black heritage trail.

Recognizing that individuals in Mobile had accomplished things as great if not greater than what he was seeing along the Massachusetts trail, Carroll returned home on a mission to find someone to bring his idea to life.

Dora was a natural fit. Raised by Civil Rights activists (and jailed with her

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mother for protesting at the age of 15), she wrote that her parents instilled in her “a conviction to contribute to the physical and spiritual health of my community” and her grandfather “endowed me with a humanitarian legacy of service to community”. Her professional career included positions in accounting, business development and teaching before working in managerial logistics for Kimberly-Clark Corporation for 25 years. She considered her community contributions during retirement to be her second career, as she spent hundreds of hours researching Mobile’s history.

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Karlos and Dora’s mother, Joycelyn Franklin Finley, was the first person to teach Black history in the Mobile County school system. “History was always a topic of conversation for us at the dinner table and when Dora was working on the trail, she started with the stories that had been shared with us and she researched to quantify and substantiate all of them

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at places like the Mobile Archives, Alabama Historical Commission, Emory University, University of South Alabama and the Southern Poverty Law Center,” Karlos says.

Dora’s first focus was the city’s founders, French Canadian brothers Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville and Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville. As a lady medalist—an honor bestowed upon her by the Pope—Dora had access to all the records of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Established in 1703, a year after Mobile’s founding, it was the first Catholic parish on the Gulf Coast, housing some of the oldest records in the region, including the earliest documentation of a person of African descent in Mobile. In a notation by the Cathedral’s pastor dated June 11, 1707, he acknowledges the baptism of Jean Baptiste, “a negro belonging to [the city’s founder] Mr. Bienville of about five years of age.” This boy of African and French descent was also the first known child— Black or white—to be baptized in the city.

“Diversity is natural, but over centuries we have moved away from the natural and have instituted prejudices and fears that we have of one another’s differences and created this synthetic society. The only way to combat that is to interact with one another and resist separating ourselves, because there is strength in diversity and togetherness.” ~Karlos Finley “When you peel back the layers, it doesn’t take a great imagination to conclude that he was likely Bienville’s child, but the founder of Mobile couldn’t put that on paper because it would give the child the right to take in heirship from his father’s assets,” Karlos says.

Through her research, Dora learned more about Stone Street Baptist Church, the state’s first Baptist church, which was founded by freed slaves in 1806. She learned that the five Black masons who helped build Fort Condé in the 1720s were among the first free persons of color to work along the Gulf Coast. She got to know the history of notable African Americans such as ex-slave Betty Hunter House, who owned and managed an extremely profitable horse and carriage taxi service in the 1870s; Christopher First Johnson, who opened the first Black-owned insurance company in Mobile, becoming a multimillionaire in the heart of Jim Crow South by the late nineteenth century; Dave Patton, a successful real estate entrepreneur who laid the foundation of the Saenger Theater, Murphy High School and many roads in the early twentieth century; and Andrew N. Johnson, who published the Mobile Weekly Press and, as a member of the Alabama Republican Executive committee, was instrumental in attracting two sitting presidents—Teddy Roosevelt

and Woodrow Wilson—to visit Mobile.

“She took all of these things and more to the historic society and they were flabbergasted because they were supposed to be the historians, yet they had no idea about the Black people who did these amazing things,” Karlos says of his sister.

BLAZING A HISTORIC TRAIL

In addition to her passion for Mobile’s diverse history and her thorough research skills, Dora’s ability to develop partnerships was pivotal in turning her dreams into reality. Backed by the support and resources she garnered from alliances with University of South Alabama, Mobile County School Board, Southern Poverty Law Center, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Mobile County Commission, the city of Mobile, historic societies and others, the first African American Heritage Trail marker was unveiled in 2006, and was quickly followed by many others.

Dora closed each unveiling ceremony by saying, “You can’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been.” It became the rallying cry for the trail, which now features 40 stops. Dora oversaw the Mobile African American Heritage Trail until she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2011. When she passed away the following year, Mayor

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Sam Jones honored her by renaming the trail The Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail of Mobile.

The mission of the trail is to educate, preserve and mark the historic contributions of African Americans in Mobile by linking notable contributions and events with significant locations. “A lot of people know about Hank Aaron, John LeFlore, Satchel Paige—and their stories are immensely important, but we really like to expose the stories that people had done away with, individuals that have been forgotten,” says Karlos.

The biggest story they’ve resurrected is that of the schooner Clotilda—the last slave ship to enter the U.S. It landed in Mobile Bay in 1860, 50 years after the importation of slaves had been outlawed. To settle a bet that he could outsmart federal authorities, the ship’s owner, Timothy Meaher, sponsored the smuggling of 110 Africans across the Atlantic Ocean on a two-month voyage.

Although the ship has gained international attention since its remains were discovered just north of the Mobile Bay delta in 2019, the story had previously been suppressed until The Order of Myths came out in 2008. “Dora was interviewed for that film documentary and in it she tells the story of the Clotilda in Africatown for the first time in modern age. She told it courageously… you could get lynched in the ‘30s, ‘40s or ‘50s if you mentioned it and the Meaher family is still very prominent in the area,” Karlos notes.

Trail organizers have seen the community embrace their efforts, especially in the last five years. Before the pandemic, motor coach tours of the trail were booked almost every day and they’ve seen groups as large as 150 people. School tours were also offered to local fourth grade classes to coincide with the year students first learn Alabama history. While guided April 2021

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walking tours are now being offered in a socially distanced manner, self-guided and virtual tours are also available with detailed maps and online narration.

because they had the same father—that’s a much more interesting story,” he says.

Two more markers will be erected this summer including Sandtown, the oldest African American settlement in Springhill.

“History is continuing to grow and there are many stories we have to continue to tell,” says Karlos, who believes that textbook history is often dulled down and taught in a manner that oppresses some and elevates others.

Telling the whole story can also instill hope in people that have otherwise been oppressed. “The byproduct of that hopelessness has to be remedied. If you’re just told you’re a descendent of slaves, that will mess with your self-esteem. But if you know Thomas Edison couldn’t figure out how to make a light bulb that lasted longer than 15 hours until a Black man— Howard Latimer—invented a bulb with a carbon filament that made it affordable and practical… then you think, he’s like me and I’m capable of greatness too.”

“Stories of our founding fathers and mothers are left out so we only learn the parts that make them seem God-like. If we taught students about Thomas Jefferson’s second wife, Sally Hemings, who was a slave, and that he had children with her that remained slaves until his death, and that she was the half-sister of his first wife

Karlos and his siblings were raised in a family that led positive change and celebrated the area’s rich gumbo of ethnicity. In a life that ended too soon, their father, James H. Finley, helped end segregation in Mobile, opened the first chain of Black-owned drug stores in the state and was jailed for 13 months in a

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prison on the other side of the country for not paying social security taxes on their house keeper’s wages. As the principal partner at the K. Fitzgerald Finley Firm and a municipal judge, Karlos reflects, “The irony is now I serve on the bench that looked to jail my own father. You can’t deny that when you know the history and know that you’re equal to every person on this planet, then you’re not as likely to take things criminally.

You’re more apt to gain an education like those great people who came before you.

That’s the true story of our trail.”

For more information on the Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail, visit dffaaht.org or call 251-725-2236.

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A Doctor’s Philanthropy Heals and Inspires

As a fourth generation Black Mobilian and President of the Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail, Karlos Finley proudly shares endless stories associated with different stops along the trail. When asked about a favorite marker among the 40 on the map, Finley quickly refers to the home of Dr. James Alexander Franklin, his grandfather.

In 1918, a few years after Franklin opened his first medical practice in Evergreen, Alabama, the Spanish flu pandemic broke out. Franklin realized that people were dying because they were being closed in without fresh air and “as soon as he started opening windows and doors, people started getting well,” says Finley.

Health care was segregated at that time so all of Franklin’s patients were Black, until a white farmer brought his dying wife to him. “He heard about a doctor saving people and didn’t care what color he was. My grandfather treated his wife and she got better,” Finley says. “The farmer then went to the townspeople and told them they don’t have to keep dying, there is a doctor that is healing the sick. But when the townspeople found out the doctor was Black, they said they can’t have him touching white women and went to kill him.” Luckily, the farmer got to Franklin first, giving him enough train fare to get himself and his family as far South as Africatown.

Dr. James Alexander Franklin pictured at Mobile West Regional Library

There he started his second practice treating Blacks, including Clotilda Africans. Although he arrived penniless, Franklin’s practice grew quickly and in 1954, Ebony magazine featured him in the article “The South’s Richest Negro Doctor”.

Serving the community for over 50 years, he never turned away an indigent patient and his home became a safe haven for Hollywood and sports stars passing through Mobile. “In the Jim Crow South, no matter how famous you were, you could not stay in a hotel if you were Black,” says Finley. Dorothy Dandridge, Paul Robeson, Marian Anderson and Sugar Ray Robinson are just a few of the people who signed Franklin’s guestbook, which is now housed in an exhibit at the History Museum of Mobile.

Franklin also built the first multi-story brick structure on Davis Avenue, in Mobile in the 1920s. Considered a cultural nucleus, the Franklin Building housed the offices of John LeFlore (founder of the Non-Partisan Voters League) and attorney Vernon Crawford (who worked most of the civil rights cases in Mobile), as well as his son-in-law’s business—Finley’s Drug Store.

Today, the nonprofit Franklin Memorial Primary Health Clinics are named in honor of Franklin’s philanthropy and dedicated service. With 23 locations in Alabama, the health centers do not require patients to have insurance and fees are charged on a sliding scale. According to the center, “It is Dr. Franklin’s legacy that Franklin honors each day as it serves approximately 40,000 patients per year with the same care, love and commitment to serving people.”

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by Marlaina Donato More than being a roof over our heads, home is where we live, love and heal. This past year, we all have been reminded of the importance of having a refuge; a place that shelters not only our physical beings, but our souls, too. With ongoing pandemic restrictions, we have more time on our hands, and with this comes a blessed opportunity to catch up with our bliss. Living space should be inspired space.

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by Yvette Hammett As the world moves into its second year of a viral pandemic, many of us are still spending most of our time at home—working, exercising, hanging out with family and as with any other year, cooking and cleaning. There’s no better time to take stock of these surroundings and purge them of any toxins—gases, inhalants or fumes—that may be contributing to a harmful environment.

Start with the air. Research shows that indoor air is two to five times more toxic than the air outside, due to inadequate ventilation. This condition, coupled with fumes from synthetic fibers, makeup, paints, cleansers or even a baby’s plastic toys, can contribute to health issues and a less environmentally beneficial abode. A straightforward solution—in addition to getting rid of the pollution-causing objects—is to open the windows and use fans to recirculate the air. A highefficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter can safely remove many contaminants, but don’t spritz a commercial air freshener: A University of Washington study found that eight widely used air fresheners released an average of 18 chemicals into the air, some of them hazardous, including the likely human carcinogen acetaldehyde.

Purge plastics. Perfluorinated compounds PFAS and PFOS, known as “forever chemicals”, are found in nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant fabrics and carpets, some cosmetics, and products that resist grease, water and oil.

They have been found to cause a wide range of health problems from kidney and testicular cancers to endocrine disruptions.

Consider doing a clean sweep of the house to determine which of these can be replaced, paying special attention to plastics.

“If you really limit plastics to a few things, you are fine,” says Heather Patisaul, Ph.D., a neuroscience and toxicology expert at North Carolina State University.

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Reconsider kitchenware. Eliminate all nonstick cookware, Patisaul advises. “Use ceramic and other materials that do not have perfluorinated chemicals.”

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Debbie Steinbock, a nutrition counselor at Mindful Family Medical, in Boulder, Colorado, suggests replacing plastic storage containers, which can leach chemicals when heated.

“Use a cast iron skillet and use glass containers and mason jars for food storage.”

Chuck out toxic cleaners. Many commercial kitchen, bathroom and other cleaning products are loaded with chemicals linked to asthma, cancer, reproductive disorders, hormone disruption and neurotoxicity. They can be particularly toxic for children:

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A recent Canadian study found that repeated use of a disinfectant reduced beneficial gut bacteria in toddlers, probably contributing to obesity. A good place to start in cleaning out the cleaners is at the Environmental Working Group (EWG) website ewg.org; its Healthy Living Home Guide evaluates the health risks of 2,500 cleaning products. It also advises a simple strategy of using vinegar and water or baking soda.

Get the lead out. Andrew Rooney, deputy director at the National Toxicology Program of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, sees lead, which causes brain damage and other serious defects, as a major risk present in water supplies and the paint of older homes. “The thing I want to emphasize is there is no safe level of lead exposure, so eliminating exposure sources is the best protection for your health,” he says.

Drinking water contamination comes from the distribution lines and plumbing fixtures, with lead leaching out from repairs or adjustments. “Having your household water tested by a certified lab is the best option to determine if you have water issues,” he says. Consult state and local health agencies for guidance on lead paint or lead in the water lines and how to remove it. Also consider a water filter: ConsumerReports.com has a comprehensive rating of models from pitchers to under-sink setups.

Take it a step further. The new EWG downloadable Healthy Living app makes it easy to use a smartphone to check out 120,000 products for toxic ingredients, including cosmetics and foods. “It has a barcode scanner to scan your favorite lipstick or shampoo, and it will pop up an ingredient list and give it a score,” says Patisaul. The database includes ingredients not found on packaging and scores products on a zero to 10 scale. “It pretty much has to be water to get a zero,” she says.

Yvette Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammettHull49@gmail.com.

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Breathe Easy Natural Remedies for Allergy Woes

by Ronica O’Hara As the one in five Americans suffering from allergic rhinitis can miserably testify, the fragrant breezes of spring aren’t much fun when they bring on sneezing, coughing, watery eyes and a runny nose. The fifth-most common chronic disease in the country, allergic rhinitis—also known as hay fever—is aggravated in spring by rising pollen levels, but can occur year-round from exposure to mold, household dust mites, pet dander and vehicular air pollution.

Common remedies like over-the-counter antihistamines and decongestants bring their own share of afflictions, including drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision and dizziness. “By undertaking natural therapy for allergies, however, one can avoid and mitigate the unpleasant symptoms of allergies with no need for medication,” says Carrie Lam, M.D., an integrative and functional medicine doctor in Tustin, California. “Instead of loading up on drugs, you can take care of yourself in a more natural way and avoid nasty side effects.” Here are some nonpharmaceutical approaches.

Probiotics: In a 173-person, double-blind study, a probiotic blend of Lactobacillus gasseri KS-13, Bifidobacterum bifidum G9-1 and Bifidobacterium longum MM-2 lowered hay fever symptoms and improved participants’ quality of life during allergy season, report University of Florida researchers in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Read labels to locate these strains in yogurts, kefirs and supplements.)

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Sublingual Immunotherapy: To desensitize the body, small amounts of specific allergens in the form of tablets or liquid drops are placed under the tongue, making it a gentler and safer process than allergy shots. Numerous studies have shown it to be safe and efficient in the treatment of respiratory tract allergies, reports JoAnn Yanez, ND, executive director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC).

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Quercetin: Found naturally in apples, berries, red grapes, red onions, red wine and black tea, this antioxidant inhibits the release of histamine and hampers the IgE antibodies formed during allergic reactions. As a 400-milligram (mg) supplement, it takes about a month to kick in.

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica): When freeze-dried as an extract or used as a tea, this prickly roadside weed is a nontoxic natural antihistamine. In one study, 58 percent of participants found that 300 mg per day relieved their symptoms.

Omega-3s: Anti-inflammatory fatty acids found in such foods as tuna, salmon, walnuts and flaxseed oil can help reduce symptoms, research suggests.

In a Japanese study, eating fish lowered respiratory symptoms for women, while fast food and sugary drinks worsened respiratory stress.

Nasal Rinse: Using a neti pot with saline solution to rinse allergens out of nasal passages provides quick relief for stuffy, runny, irritated noses. In one study, people using them reported a 64 percent improvement in chronic sinus symptoms and a better quality of life. An ancient Ayurveda technique popularized by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Oz, the pots cost about $20 in pharmacies. Nasal sprays, although easier to use initially, aren’t as effective, studies show.

Unpasteurized Honey: “Local honey contains tiny amounts of pollen from nearby flowers, which can make you less sensitive when you’re exposed to them outdoors,” says chiropractor and nutritionist Josh Axe, Nashville-based author of Ancient Remedies. A Malaysian

study of 40 hay fever sufferers found that high doses of local honey, taken along with an antihistamine, reduced sneezing and nasal decongestion more effectively than the antihistamine alone.

Acupuncture: Based on established research, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation recommends acupuncture for hay fever patients that want to avoid pharmaceuticals.

Homeopathy: To stimulate the body’s natural healing process, homeopathy uses highly diluted doses of herbs and other substances. Although it’s best to work with a homeopath, two helpful remedies commonly found in health food stores are Allium cepa 30C, for watery eyes, sneezing and a runny or irritated nose; and Kali bichromicum 30C, for persistent sinus congestion with thick nasal discharge.

Anti-Allergen Cleaning: Simple steps recommended by AANMC to lower airborne allergens include using a highefficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter in the vacuum cleaner; replacing AC filters frequently; changing out of clothes and

showering when coming in from the outdoors to rinse off pollen; leaving shoes outside; changing the air filter in the car; and avoiding toxic inhalants with synthetic ingredients like perfumes, body sprays, scented candles, room sprays, air fresheners and dryer sheets.

Ronica O’Hara, a natural health writer, can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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by Marlaina Donato From human-powered gyms that generate electricity to Earth-friendly activewear, professional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Taking a recycled yoga mat to class, nixing the plastic water bottle and going “plogging”—picking up litter while out for a run—are just a few examples of eco-fitness in motion.

“We believe that movement and nature go hand-in-hand, yet the world of sports isn’t as green as it should be, with plastic bottles at events, junk food in canteens and monotonous movement in the gym,” says Saraï Pannekoek, co-founder of the Sustainable Athlete Foundation, which strives to create a sustainable sports environment through coaching, workshops and campaigns.

activities like gardening, sustainable charity races and hiking are sound choices that can help to buffer climate change. “Being eco-centric enriches life and enhances health, but while it’s personally gratifying, it also makes you keenly aware of just how far the world is from taking action sufficient to keep climate change in check. We all need to do more,” says Bruce Rayner, founder and chief green officer at Athletes for a Fit Planet, in Portland, Maine, who was enlightened to the problems firsthand at a half-ironman distance race. “When I got to the finish line, I was given my obligatory plastic water bottle. I looked around for a recycling bin, and all I saw was an overflowing trash bin.” Founded in 2008, Rayner’s organization partners with pro-environment races like the TD Beach to Beacon 10K, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, recently named the most sustainable 10-miles-or-less race in the country.

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A pillar of the eco-fitness movement is eating clean and going plant-based for the health of people and planet.

“Diet is a big part of being eco-fit. The best action you can take is to support local farms, specifically organic farms,” emphasizes Rayner.

WORKING OUT GREEN Links between personal fitness and environmental toxicity are critical. Sixty percent of clothing is manufactured with fossil fuel-derived plastics, and activewear rates highest for eco-toxic fibers. Choosing workout clothes made from sustainable bamboo and cotton can soften the impact. With name brands like Adidas offering sustainable footwear, staying fit doesn’t need to increase the toll on the environment.

Pannekoek, who hosts the Sustainable Athlete Podcast with co-founder Paul Venner in Amsterdam, emphasizes personal responsibility. “We believe that there isn’t a quick fix. It’s all about habits and conscious behavior, while still being able to peak perform.”

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To minimize global greenhouse gas emissions and water usage, eating more nutrition-packed produce, whole grains, legumes and nuts instead of animal products supports sustainability.

For Adam Layzell, sports therapist, nutritionist and author of How to Train Your Vegan: The Comprehensive Guide to Plant-Based Fitness, going vegan is a win-win situation. “A vegan diet encourages fat loss, improves endurance and recovery and has plenty of all the necessary components such as protein to build strength and muscle.” Layzell underscores that the vegan diet preserves animals and their ecosystems, prevents deforestation and destruction of wild land and lowers the impact on climate change and global warming.

ATHLETE ENGAGEMENT For Lewis Blaustein, managing editor of GreenSportsBlog.com, climate change

action and sports are an ideal marriage.

He recently launched EcoAthletes.org to encourage sports figures to speak up about global warming. “Nelson Mandela once said, ‘Sport has the power to change the world.’ EcoAthletes aims to show that athletes are the agents of that change and that they, by mobilizing millions if not billions of fans, can do so on climate.” Blaustein sees a surge of climate-concerned athletes leading radical changes. “There will be many different looks—from athletes endorsing green products à la solar power, electric vehicles, etc., to athletes speaking out for environmental/climate justice in a similar fashion to WNBA and NBA players on Black Lives Matter.”

Pannekoek concurs, “All small steps taken still go a great distance. Elite athletes are role models. If they would support more conscious brands to influence the youth, we believe that they can make such a difference.”

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Spring Cleaning the Body Simple Ways to Detox Naturally

by April Thompson As we shake off the sluggishness of winter, many of us feel an urge to “spring clean” our bodies with a detox or cleanse. Yet health experts say such programs should help jumpstart new healthy habits and not necessarily be seen as a short-term fix.

“The air we breathe, the water we drink, the cosmetics we use, the materials we build with and most notably, the food that we eat, are loaded with chemicals that are toxic to our metabolism,” says Alejandro Junger, a Los Angeles cardiologist, author and founder of CleanProgram.com. “The systems in the body designed to clear toxicity are overwhelmed, and this leads to the imbalances and damage that is at the root of most diseases today.”

Detoxification functions are performed by many different organs and tissues, including intestinal flora, the immune system, the nervous system and the liver, so its imbalances can manifest in diverse ways, according to Junger. “Symptoms of detox imbalance include sleep and mood disorders, anxiety, rashes, lack of energy and libido, autoimmune disorders, inflammation and cancer.”

Everyday Toxin Cleaners Simple dietary strategies can help sweep out toxins, explains Robin Foroutan, an integrative dietitian and nutritionist in New York City. She points to cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, collards and kale, which promote cytochromes P450, a family of enzymes critical in helping toxins clear the body. She also recommends foods high in fiber that can bind to toxins and bile, and transport them out of the body through the stool. Berries, green tea and turmeric are also helpful for their antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties; even water facilitates the excretion process, supports the lymphatic system and replenishes fluids lost through sweat. Using a water filter and eating organic foods when possible also reduces incoming toxins, she says.

Healthy smoothies are a great way to get water, fiber and easily digestible nutrients into our body at the same time, according to Junger. “When using a good, clean, protein powder in addition to fruits and leafy greens, healthy fats such as nuts, and coconut or cashew milk, a smoothie can provide us the nutrients needed to support our energy for hours,” he says. Adding herbs like mint or holy basil (tulsi) and spices like turmeric and cinnamon elevate both flavor and healing. Liquids such as celery juice provide highly concentrated nutrients and hydration, but lack the fiber of a blended drink. Both juices and smoothies give overtaxed digestive systems a needed break.

Deep Detox Fasting (occasionally for a prolonged period, such as three days without food) and intermittent fasting (abstaining from food for a shorter period, such as 16 hours per day on a regular basis) are great tools for deeper detoxification, says Junger. “Digestion takes energy and resources from the detox functions, so eating less, eating less often and allowing time for digestion to stop so that detox can intensify is crucial.”

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While some health professionals say that detoxes are unnecessary because the body is capable of cleansing itself, others make a compelling case for the need to help it along, given our heightened exposure to manmade toxic elements. Information of varying repute swirls around the internet, offering approaches ranging from juice cleanses to total fasts. toxic burdens and develop a personalized plan. Russell Jaffe, a physician in Ashburn, Virginia, crafts a detox program based on four self-assessments, including digestive transit time, urine pH, hydration levels and vitamin C levels.

Jaffe claims our bodies are burdened by excess acid, rendering them less resilient to stress and resulting in fatigue, illness and infection risks. “When we enjoy a diet rich in greens, fruits, vegetables, minerals and antioxidants, our cells become more alkaline and more resistant to everyday stress,” he states.

Experts emphasize that a short-term program must be part of a longer-lasting lifestyle and diet shift. “It is not enough to do periodic detoxes if you go back to old habits. I offer these programs as a jumpstart in hopes that participants feel so much better that they never want to go back to what they were doing and eating before,” says Junger.

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Heat the oil in a large pot and sauté garlic, ginger, lemongrass and crushed red pepper. Stir in the mushrooms, sweet potatoes and bell pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the stock, bring to boil and then reduce heat.

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Baha’i’s of Fairhope Diversity Devotions On hold due to the pandemic restrictions. Contact BahaisOfFairhope@gmail.com for more information and to participate in online gatherings to celebrate our unity and strengthen the spiritual health of the community.

Postnatal Yoga 4-Week Series (online) 10-11:15am. For anyone within 36 weeks after delivery. Experience gentle movement and much needed relaxation. Build your community and share emotional/physical challenges of this stage of motherhood. Join anytime, recordings will be provided for any missed class. 251-327-8712. Veronica.Diaz@ BornToBirthYoga.com. BornToBirthYoga.com.

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Fairhope Unitarian Sunday Service 11am-12pm. Currently held outside, weather permitting, and streamed on Zoom. Different guest speaker each week—either a member of our congregation or someone from the surrounding community. Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship, 1150 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL. FairhopeUnitarianFellowship@gmail.com.

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Yoga at True A peaceful place to find mind-body wellness. Check our schedule online and on social media for this week’s classes. True Mind + Body Wellness, Daphne, AL. 251-250-9440. TrueYogaTherapy.com.

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New Synergy Class: Yoga with Sarah 9-10am. Starting on April 13th, take a break in your Tuesday morning and enjoy some fluid movement and grace. Join Sarah Deshauteurs as her yoga adds energy to your day, a smile to your face and a bounce to your step... it will make your world right!

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Chair Yoga with Patsy Tucker 4:30-5:30pm. Patsy will use chairs and other props to support a modified yoga practice. Also explore breathing techniques and guided meditation for calming the mind. This class is ideal for people uncomfortable practicing on the floor or who need support for balance. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga@att.net. Synergyoga.net.

Yoga with Faye Mahan 8:30-9:30am. What a great way to jump start your weekend! Let breath and body move in sync as Faye Mahan’s seamless style weaves a blend of classical yoga flow and poses. Renew your spirit with a glorious class to begin the day refreshed and re-energized. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251-473-1104. Synergyoga.net.

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Sunrise Yoga with Chris G 6-7am. The days are getting longer, so greet the sunrise with Chris Garrett and take pleasure in some glorious morning yoga. Charge the body, ease stress and focus the mind as you begin the day. Find the joy in the movement! Also on Tuesdays w/ Linda Csaszar. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile, AL. 251473-1104. Synergyoga@att.net. Synergyoga.net.

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Gentle Yoga with Mary Ann 12-1pm. A stressful morning? Synergy can fix that!

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Prenatal Yoga 4-Week Series (online) 10-11:15am. Experience the gift of relief and relaxation. Create balance and alignment of the pelvis to get ready for birth. Learn coping skills for physical and mental discomfort during labor. Join anytime, recordings will be provided for any missed class. 251-327-8712. Veronica.Diaz@ BornToBirthYoga.com. BornToBirthYoga.com.

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Offering comprehensive and individualized hearing care: hearing evaluations; hearing aids, accessories and repair; cochlear implants; rehabilitation services and counseling for hearing loss; and educational seminars. Veteranowned. See ad, page 17.

NARO AUDIOLOGY

Locations in Fairhope, Foley, Bay Minette and Brewton, AL 251-929-9397 NaroAudiology.com Offering professional audiological services and hearing health care with individualized attention and compassionate care.

Providing hearing devices and evaluations plus balance testing, functional exercise and more for overall wellness. See ad, page 25.

NAUTILUS HEARING

8230 Spanish Fort Blvd., Ste. C Spanish Fort, AL 251-250-7343 NautilusHearingSpanishFort.com Nautilus Hearing Clinic offers a personalized hearing health experience. Let us provide you with a comfortable environment and discuss your hearing needs.

Insurance accepted. Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. com/nautilushearingclinic. See ad, page 10.

BEAUTY B-BUTTERFLY SALON

103A N. Bancroft St., Fairhope, AL 251-990-9934 BButterflySalon.com

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Make a difference today in your hair, your life and the Earth. Visit us for a free hair exam today and go organic! See ad, page 21.

CRYOSKIN

at Dynamic Therapeutics 9037 Independence Ave., Daphne, AL 251-459-0500 Achieve facelift results or slim and tone the body naturally. Cryoskin, a revolutionary machine from Europe, destroys fat cells permanently. No suction. No surgery. Results in 30 minutes. Learn more: DynamicTherapeutics.net.

TruAura Skincare Specialist/Makeup Artist Daphne, AL • 256-508-0389 TruAuraBeauty.com/trubeauty4u Skincare, anti-aging, cosmetics and body care that are pure, clean, safe and effective with zero harmful ingredients. Prebiotic/probioticbased and microbiomefriendly. See ad, page 13.

TMAC’S HAIR STUDIO

Old Government, Mobile: 251-607-6666 2101 Hwy. 98, Daphne: 251-725-4334 TMACsHairStudio.com A relaxing salon environment that is free of harmful chemicals, impurities and fragrance. Offering hair services, facials and massage with 100% organic products.

See ad, page 25.

BREAST SCREENING THERMOGRAPHY ADVANTAGE

Carolyn Olson, Certified Thermographer Gulf Coast Locations from LA to FL 251-623-2225 ThermographyAdvantage.com FDA registered thermography offers breast screenings that are non-invasive and radiation-free, without compression or bodily contact.

Valuable for detecting early stage breast disease and more. Also offering ElectroLymphatic Therapy. See ad, page 4.

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100+ high quality CBD and Delta-8 products from reputable hemp farms including oral, topical, vape and pet products plus educational classes. Listen to our podcast at SweetHomeCannaBama.com. See ad, page 23.

FAIRHOPE HEALTH FOODS

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

Join our gathering of people from diverse religions and backgrounds to celebrate unity and support the spiritual health of the community. (On hold due to pandemic restrictions. Email us to participate in online gatherings.)

FAIRHOPE UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP 1150 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 251-929-3207 • FairhopeUU.org FairhopeUnitarianFellowship@gmail.com

Welcoming people of any age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status or cultural background.

We seek truth and knowledge, care for the Earth and show kindness to others while creating an atmosphere of love.

Comprehensive health food store offering a range of CBD products: caps, soft gels, gummies, sprays, tinctures, topicals, mixed with ghee, teas, waters, hot cocoa, infused honey, pedicure powders. See ad, page 11.

VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOODS 3055 A Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 251-479-3952 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

Comprehensive health food store offering a range of CBD products: caps, soft gels, gummies, sprays, tinctures, topicals, mixed with ghee, teas, waters, hot cocoa, infused honey, pedicure powders. See ad, page 11.

COOKING CLASSES WILDFLOWERS AND FRESH FOOD Kristin Alpine, RN, BSN 251-656-9112 WildflowersFreshFood.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Offering a simple and colorful approach to cooking, and life! Interactive and fun cooking classes and private parties for all experience levels, plus free online recipes and cooking videos. See ad, page 11.

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION BORN TO BIRTH YOGA

Veronica Diaz, RYT-200 251-327-8712 • BornToBirthYoga.com Facebook.com/BornToBirthYoga

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Prenatal, postnatal and mommy & me yoga classes with emphasis on emotional health, birth preparation and community. Online weekend classes. Join our Facebook group for free classes, e-books, recipes, etc. See ad, page 27.

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Licensed Professional Counselor The Chakra Journey, Fairhope, AL 251-929-4634 • RebeccaWashburn.com

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We are each equipped with innate wisdom to heal and grow. Tune in to this deeper part of you to align with your personal truth, shift limiting beliefs and clear pathways for transformation. Telehealth sessions available.

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(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 5.

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 5.

DISPENSARIES FAIRHOPE HEMP

505 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 251-928-1910 • FairhopeHemp.com FairhopeHemp@gmail.com A forward-thinking local hemp farm and dispensary specializing in a wide range of cannabinoids such as CBD, CBN, CBG and Delta-8. Growing, selling and processing our own products to ensure high quality and care. See ad, page 15.

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Stress-free, one-on-one, individualized instruction in a positive and adaptable learning environment. Students with learning differences thrive and high achieving students are not bound by limits of traditional grade levels. See ad, page 4, for $100 coupon.

ENERGY DRINKS JUST ENERGY

Energy Drink Mix by Centurion Labs David Shane, Regional Manager 251-379-6222 • David@CenturionLabs.com Just Energy is an all natural, vegan, multivitamin, caffeinated energy drink. Long acting energy providing bioavailable vitamins with no sugar and no crash.

Order online (CenturionLabs.com) or call for details. See ad, page 8.

FARMERS MARKETS COASTAL ALABAMA FARMERS & FISHERMENS MARKET

20733 Miflin Rd. (Co. Rd. 20), Foley, AL 251-709-4469 CoastalAlabamaMarket.com Open year round Tuesdays (10am-3pm, Nov-Mar; 2-6pm, Apr-Oct) and Saturdays (9am-2pm). During COVID-19 pandemic, open Saturdays only. Featuring local farms with seasonal produce, meat, eggs, honey, jellies, baked goods, seafood, hand-crafted soaps and more.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 • Café: 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 40+ years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk bins; pet supplies; baby products, CBD and more. See ad, page 11.

VIRGINIA’S HEALTH FOODS AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II 3055 A Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 251-479-3952 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 40+ years. Extensive supplement selection; organic groceries, produce and meats; bath and body products; bulk bins; pet supplies; baby products, CBD and more. See ad, page 11.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE ENRG-IV

3099 Loop Rd., Orange Beach, AL 620 N. McKenzie St., Ste 200, Foley, AL 251-240-0842 • enrGIV.com

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Vitamin IV • Supplements • Functional Medicine IV vitamin therapies provide relief, healing and recovery for people with health concerns ranging from dehydration to chronic illness. Call us for a free consultation. See ad, page 15.

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INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE OF LOWER ALABAMA 28720 US-98, #2, Daphne, AL 251-210-8615 AlabamaIntegrativeHealth.com

Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Tara McLellan addresses the root cause of disease with integrative medicine—a blend of traditional western medicine and science-based functional medicine. See ad, page 8.

18327 Scenic Hwy. 98, Fairhope, AL 704-578-7349 FairhopeJuiceCompany.com Organic, raw, small-batch, cold-pressed juice bottled in glass. An easy and delicious way to get the nutrients you need. Ask about our seasonal detox cleanses. Also available at Warehouse Bakery. See ad, page 10.

KOMBUCHA WILD MAGNOLIA KOMBUCHA

A Coastal Alabama Kombucha Company Info@WildMagnoliaLife.com WildMagnoliaLife.com We take pride in providing handcrafted, small batched kombucha infused with love, laughter and a dash of southern sarcasm. #blessyourgut (Check our website for retailers.) See ad, page 11.

MASSAGE THERAPY ELEMENTS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 6920 Airport Blvd., Ste. 111, Mobile, AL 251-342-6415 ElementsMassage.com/Mobile

A therapeutic massage handcrafted just for you. Reduced stress, elevated mood and a strengthened immune system are all part of experiencing a therapeutic massage The Elements Way. Schedule an appointment today.

JUBILEE HEALING ARTS

Jennifer (Adams) Killgo, LMT #3263 28170 N. Main St., Ste. C, Daphne, AL 251-616-4201 • JubileeHealingArts.com Intuitive integrative massage techniques are used to facilitate the body into a state of healing without the “no pain no gain” mentality. Over 15 years experience in the bodywork and natural wellness field.

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NATURAL HEALTH OSTEOSTRONG

333 Greeno Rd. S., Unit 2B, Fairhope, AL 2724 Old Shell Rd., Midtown Mobile, AL 251-210-6955 • 251-586-8226 OsteoStrong.me A 7-minute session, once a week provides a natural solution for healthy joints, strong bones and muscles, better balance and flexibility and pain reduction. Accessible to all ages; non-invasive; non-pharmaceutical. See ad, page 17.

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320 Eastern Shore Shopping Center Fairhope, AL • Café: 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com An organic cafe offering vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairyfree options. Open for lunch Monday-Sunday.

See ad, page 11.

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3055 A Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 251-479-3952 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com An organic cafe offering vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options. Open for lunch Monday-Saturday. See ad, page 11.

Meryl Hyderally Feng Shui Design Consultant 251-463-1862 • Meryl@Hyderally.com fengshui831.com

PET CARE & SERVICES EVERLOVED VETERINARY

Lydia M. Sullivan, DVM, CCRP, CVMA Serving Mobile and the Eastern Shore 251-229-1043 • EverLovedVeterinary.com

Offering cleansing far infrared sauna sessions followed by a hydrating collagen shower and detoxifying foot spas. Ask about package specials. See ad, page 23.

WATER FILTERS PEAK ALKALINITY

217-B Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL 251-270-7200 PeakAlkalinity.com Offering in-home alkaline water ionizers so you never have to buy bottled water again. We have countertop and underthe-counter units plus portable marine units. Ask about our affordable rental program! See ad, page 23.

WEIGHT LOSS ROBERTSDALE HYPNOSIS

22622 B Hwy. 59 S, Robertsdale, AL 251-274-THIN RobertsdaleHypnosis.com

ROLFING EASTERN SHORE ROLFING Pam Reaves, Certified Rolfer® 22806 Hwy. 98, Fairhope, AL 706-681-2935

Rolfing® is a holistic approach to manual therapy that seeks to improve your health and function by reestablishing the natural alignment and structural integration of the human body. More information at EasternShoreRolfing.com. See ad, page 10.

Providing in-home, veterinary medical acupuncture (for all ages), plus gentle care of geriatric and terminally-ill pets in the comfort of your own home. Hospice and euthanasia services available. See ad, page 13.

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