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contact us PUBLISHER/EDITOR Daralyn Chase 850-279-4102, office 800-886-2379, fax EMAIL & WEBSITE Publisher@NWFNaturally.com NWFNaturally.com SEND MAIL TO Natural Awakenings P.O. Box 945 Destin, FL 32540 MANAGING EDITOR Judith Forsyth Editor@NWFNaturally.com EDITOR Martin Miron LAYOUT & PRODUCTION Judith Johnson DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING SALES Scott Chase NATIONAL AD SALES 239-449-8309 FRANCHISE SALES 239-530-1377 © 2012 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing. Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. It is available in selected stores, health and education centers, healing centers, public libraries and wherever free publications are generally seen. Please call to find a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised. We welcome your ideas, articles and feedback.
ecause my older sister was born with celiac disease, our family has always been committed to scanning the ingredient labels on food products and choosing them carefully, and this often resulted in creating our own snacks. I can recall many experimental recipes to duplicate the popular commercially made goodies that never seemed to match up and more often than not, were not even edible. Gluten-free treats and snacks, however, have come a long way, but more importantly, we learned at an early age that it could be convenient to avoid processed foods and enjoy what was naturally created. Fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, fresh-caught fish and grass-fed meats became the easier choice. My mother kept ample supplies of fresh produce on hand for snacks, and every day after school we kids would come home to a crockpot of fresh homemade greens, still warm and ready to quickly spoon out. Most of our produce came from friends’ and family farms. Freshly picked green beans, collards and black-eyed peas were our staples. Fortunately, my mother was adamant about introducing us (and our friends) to a variety of produce in an effort to expand our tastes, which kept it interesting and adventurous for all of us. Many of my friends still recall that the first time they ever saw an artichoke or tasted an avocado was in my home. “Healthy Eating, Family-Style,” by Matthew Kadey, spoons out some helpful suggestions for a healthier way to feed todays families without eliminating the convenience we have all grown accustomed to, and keeping it real. I often hear, “Eating healthy is too expensive,” but I encourage families to go one month without purchasing anything in a box, bag or can, and see how much money they have left over for the good stuff. We have added a healthy dining guide to the magazine, listing many of the local places to find vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and grass-fed beef meals. Dining out can be a challenge, so we invite you to visit these local restaurants and cafés to discover tantalizing, delicious meals. In keeping with the focus on healthy families, I am delighted to share an article, “Natural Fertility,” by Judy Forsyth, who interviewed two local acupuncturists that specialize in natural fertility. Doctor of Oriental Medicine Drew Smith, owner of The Tortoise Clinic, in Santa Rosa Beach, and Erin Taliaferro, DOM, the owner of Coastal Acupuncture, in Pensacola, bring a widely popular and proven option for providing Northwest Florida families with a natural holistic way to improve fertility and healthy pregnancies. I consider our area fortunate to have this option, especially because it is an affordable way for families that may otherwise not be able to find the necessary treatment. Finally, something new this month is a call for cover art and photography. I know that our area is filled with some of the most talented artists around, so I am sure that one or more of you will soon be the talk of our publication as you are chosen by any of our 80 publishers nationwide to adorn the cover of their local Natural Awakenings edition. See the news brief on page 9 for more information and give us the opportunity to celebrate your art. As always… feel good, live simply and laugh more,
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