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The affordable retreat fee includes use of the grounds, meals, speakers, musician and sacred circle leaders, plus a commemorative T-shirt and tote bag. During free time, take advantage (for a reduced extra fee) of the John of God Crystal Light Bed, yoga, massage, and qigong, or relax in a hammock, walk the shore and chat with new friends. This is a time for renewal of mind, body and spirit!

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20 WATER DOGGIES Given a Pool or Lake, Canines Dive Into Action by Sandra Murphy

22 LEARNING THAT TRANSFORMS HEARTS AND MINDS Rethinking How We See Our World Changes Everything by Linda Sechrist

24 SCHOOLS THAT ROCK Innovators Blaze Creative Paths by Sandra Murphy

26 SUMMER MINI- GETAWAYS Green Travelers Recharge at Spas, Parks and Vineyards by April Thompson

28 CURES IN THE KITCHEN Dr. Mark Hyman is Fed Up with Our National Health Crisis by Judith Fertig

30 DAY CARE GOES GREEN What’s Good for Kids is Good for the World by Avery Mack

32 SAFE & SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD Navigate Today’s Best Choices Using Updated Guides by Judith Fertig

34 SUPER-IMMUNITY FOR KIDS Simple Ways to Boost a Child’s Long-Term Health by Lisa Turner

36 RUNNER’S HI Women and Social Media Revolutionize the Sport by Debra Melani

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Everything for the Homeand the People In It

The 15th annual Emerald Coast Home Show will be held September 13 and 14, at the Emerald Coast

Convention Center, with more than 100 booths consisting of home show vendors, retail vendors, home-based businesses and health care vendors offering free health evaluations and advice. Visitors will enjoy free beverages and more than $10,000 in door prizes and giveaways. Brava Hair Studio is giving free haircuts to support the Gulf Coast City Church volunteer group, which will hold a public church service at the event at 9 a.m. Sunday. Sponsors include Ecoview Windows, Advanced Dermatology, Bath Fitter, Bra-va Hair Salon, Buy This Kitchen, Coastal Dermatology, Computer Heroes, CJ Signs and Design, Defined Interiors, Healthsource FWB South, Hometown Contractors, K2 Media, Spacewalk, The Ticket Sports Network, WJHG TV, Wright Parkway Den-tal and Natural Awakenings magazine.

Admission is free. Booth spaces are still available. For more information or to register for a space, visit EmeraldCoastHomeShow.com or call Wes Fell at 850-837-2807.

Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Available in Panama City

Rituals Skin & Body Care By Charli is now carrying Dr. Hauschka Skin Care,

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Bee Against Monsanto

People will be swarming from 10 a.m. to noon, August 16, at Plaza De Luna, in Pensacola to save

the bees. Our bees are in crisis and need our help. This swarm will help build public awareness on how harm-ful toxic pesticides have contributed to deadly colony collapse disorder. Sponsored by Save Our Bees, the swarm will pro-ceed from the Plaza toward the Palafox Market. Home-made signs are encouraged and you can even come dressed as a bee. Together we can make a difference! Bee the change you wish to see in the world.

Admission is free. Location: 900 S. Palafox St., Pensacola. For more information, call 251-223-1477 or visit on.fb.me/1vbe6ey.

New Children’s Books Address Wildlife Issues

Doreen Ingram writes children's books about endangered wildlife

(specifically great apes and big cats), conservation and sanctuary life for these animals after rescues. Two were written to help Chimp Eden, a Jane Goodall sanctuary in South Africa. Another was written to help a big cat sanctuary in Arizona called Keepers of the Wild. Fifty percent or more of book sales go to these sanctuaries and more. The beautiful artwork is done by former Gulf Breeze student Josh Green. Each book has been written to encourage empathy and understand-ing for endangered wildlife and their declining habitats by telling their sto-ries of abuse and eventual rescues by some very special sanctuaries. Ingram is also developing a Great Apes board game to go along with the series of sanctuary books. She states, “Children and adults learn how devastating it would be for these animals to lose their homes and be sold to humans as pets or for enter-tainment purposes. As they read the books, they will also learn about the different animals habitats, eating habits, habitat destruction and conservation, physical descriptions of endangered wildlife and more.”

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Epiphany Skincare is Expanding its Market

After 20 years of perfecting her craft, Katrina Madden had an

epiphany that her skill and product was worthy of a business. Today she is following her dream using her many years of experience, as well as all natural and organic ingredients, to handcraft soaps here on the Emerald Coast. Epiphany Skincare, LLC prod-ucts are all natural with no preserva-tives, fillers, petroleum or phthalates. Some of the most popular bars are Oatmilk Bar, Yogurt Bar, Purple Haze and Good Morning Sunshine. Madden has diligently worked to expand her business from selling at lo-cal farmers’ markets and flea markets to retail sales in stores throughout the Florida Gulf Coast. As a teenager, she was fascinated by the art of soap mak-ing and soon began inventing beautiful soap creations in her parents’ kitchen. What started as a hobby soon became her life’s passion, because she realized she was helping people relieve symp-toms of a variety of skin conditions.

For more information, call 850-368-8425 or email [email protected].

Quantum Light Energy CoachExpands Services

Buddy Bowman, the first Quantum Light Energy coach in the state of Florida, has been awarded a business

service contract with the Twelve Oaks Recovery Cen-ter in Navarre, Florida. He will provide Light Energy Therapy sessions to their patients in the Resilience pro-gram, which primarily addresses the debilitating effects of chronic stress and offers a wide range of effective treatment protocols. Bowman states that a June 2014 study by the Harvard Medical School con-firms that chronic stress leads to heart attack and stroke and there is a definite link between stress and the immune system. He says, “My goal at Twelve Oaks will be to significantly improve the quality of life for my clients by helping to increase their circulation, protect their telo-meres and reduce their inflammation, pain and stress.” Bowman voluntarily teaches a 12-hour Light Energy Therapy course for the Center for LifeLong Learning at the UWF Fort Walton Beach campus. Light for Life has conducted more than 600 client sessions in just their first two years in practice.

Light for Life is located at 28 Racetrack Rd. NW, in Fort Walton Beach. For more infor-mation, call 850-582-4929, email [email protected] or visit BuddyBowman.com.

Dog Daze are Coming Soon

The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Com-merce is seeking vendors for the 2014 Dog Daze

celebration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 11, at its new location in Liza Jackson Park. Regular applications must be received no later than October 3 and be paid in full to be guaranteed space at the festival. A $50 late fee will be applied to applications taken after October 3.

For more information, call fees, regulations and applications, call Rachelle Graves at 850-244-8191, email [email protected] or visit fwbchamber.org.


New Waiest Qigong Program Reduces Stress

Waiest Qigong is a new home study program that encompasses concepts of meditation

from many different cultures and brings them into one organized structure, incorporating mental and physical exercises. It offers a toolbox to help bet-ter understand experiences, control emotions and formulate better decisions. Users select the tools that work for them to have a happier, healthier existence at different stages of life. The program is specifically designed to help indi-viduals learn how to relieve pain and stress, increase energy and strength, heighten flexibility and power, restore balance and focus, forge mental discipline and maintain a healthier lifestyle. Waiest Qigong conforms itself to the practi-tioner. As we age and gain life experience, our perceptions change and the tools we need to exist change. The program includes three manu-

als, a CD, a DVD, a set of beautiful mala beads blessed by monks, Nag Champa incense, Waiest Order membership and a Waiest spirit warrior certificate of completion opportunity.

For more information, call 888-353-9414 or 850-248-8997 and visit Waiest.com. See ad, page 15.

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to use and makes fruits and vegetables taste better than store-bought varieties grown with chemicals. Nature’s Fluid cannot be overused and cause burning or mutation of roots and leaves and is perfectly suited for even first-time gardeners. This micronutrient solution also promotes rapid seed germi-nation in as little as two days. Anyone can grow amazing plants every time when using it as directed. With Nature’s Fluid’s guaranteed analysis, the fertilizer is ready for plants to take up right after applying it. Within three to four hours it enters the plant, quickly mobilizing nutrients to show a response within 24 hours, giving struggling plants the boost they need. In many cases, it will even keep plants from dying.

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There’s More than One Way to Rub a Foot

Wayne Haynes, an American Reflexology certified reflex-

ologist, has studied the art for 13 years and recently returned from studying at the Thai Institute, in Arlington, Virginia. Thai foot reflexology adds a combination of creams and oils and a traditional Thai foot massage stick. It also works up past the ankle to the knee. Thai foot massage also incor-porates a unique way to wrap each foot with towels and has a sequence for working the feet and lower legs through the towels. Wayne will be teaching the basics of Thai foot reflexology at the Wellness Rocks monthly event hosted by Natural Awakenings at Everman's August 14, to enable participants to build routines of their own routine. Cut toenails and bring a towel to wrap the feet. Oil and lotion will be provided or BYO. The Thai foot massage stick is available at Amazon.com/Thailand-Thai-Foot-Massage-Stick/dp/B001S0JYS0 for $3.99. Wet wipes will be provided to clean the feet. Bring a partner or work with someone in class. This class is for fun and will not train one to be a reflexologist.

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Tough Family Life Linked to Chromosome Aging

When Princeton University researchers analyzed data from a representative

sample of 40 African-American boys enrolled in the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study that followed children born in major U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000, they deter-mined that those that lived through 9 years of age with less-stable families, such as parents with multiple partners and harsh or hostile parenting styles, had a higher probability of having shorter telomeres compared with other

children. Telomeres were, on average, 40 percent longer among children from stable families. Telomeres are the segments of DNA at either end of a chromosome that pro-tect the ends from deterioration or fusion with neighboring chromosomes. Shorter telomeres can decrease life expectancy by reducing the number of times our cells can divide, and scientists are discovering that a person’s living environment may lead to the condition. Using large cohort (age group) study data from the Netherlands Study of De-pression and Anxiety, another group of researchers from Amsterdam’s Vrije Uni-versity found significantly shorter telomere length among those with higher stress markers; the shorter length was also associated with aging approximately 10 years faster. In addition, the scientists observed significantly shorter telomere length among people with depressive symptoms lasting longer than four years; the shorter length correlated with both longer and more severe depression.

Parents’ Smoking Linked to Artery Damage in ChildrenResearchers from Australia’s University of Tas-

mania have found that children exposed to the secondhand smoke of their parents will likely face abnormally thickened carotid arteries later in life. The finding, published in the European Heart Jour-nal, followed 3,776 children that participated in the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study and the Childhood Determinants of Adult Health Study. The children were divided into groups accord-ing to whether neither parent smoked, one parent smoked or both parents smoked. Questionnaire results were combined with ultrasound testing to correlate exposure during childhood with the health of carotid arteries, and researchers concluded that the effects are pervasive even 25 years later. Those exposed to two parental smokers as children had significantly greater thickness of inner carotid artery walls than did children with non-smoking parents. Their arteries also showed signs of premature aging of more than three years com-pared to children of nonsmokers. The researchers wrote, “There must be continued efforts to reduce smoking among adults to protect young people and to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease across the population.”

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Dirty WatersTrenton to Chicago via Eco-Outrigger Margo Pellegrino, a homemaker, mother of two and healthy oceans advocate from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, will begin a 1,600-mile jour-ney from nearby Trenton to Chicago, Illinois, by outrigger canoe on August 13 as part of Blue Frontier Campaign’s ocean explorers project. During her two-month trip, she’ll meet with local environmental groups and the media to raise awareness of the urgent need to clean America’s waterways. “All water and everything in it ends up in the ocean,” Pellegrino says. “Plastics and chemicals are particular problems, but soil runoff during floods and heavy rains also impact the ocean and marine life.” During previous paddles, Pellegrino saw firsthand the effects of dumped industrial waste in the waterways she traversed. She notes that nationally, oil rig operators have federal permits to dump 9 billion gallons of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, waste into the ocean each year. On Pellegrino’s first trip in 2007, she paddled nearly 2,000 miles up the Atlantic Coast, from Miami, Florida, to Maine. In 2009, she partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council to go from Miami to New Orleans, Louisiana, to build support for a Healthy Oceans Act (OnEarth.org/author/healthyoceanspaddle). In 2010, she canoed along the Pacific coastline from Seattle, Washington, to San Diego, California. Next summer, Pellegrino plans to paddle down the Mississippi River.

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Fitness UpdateHealthiest U.S. Metro Areas in 2014

The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) seventh annual American Fitness Index (AFI) ranks Washington, D.C., at the top with a score of 77.3 (out of 100), followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul (73.5), Port-land, Oregon (72.1) Denver (71.7) and San Francisco (71). Overall, metro areas in 25 states scored 50 or above; the two lowest-ranking hov-ered near 25 points.

“The AFI data report is a snapshot of the state of health in the community and an evaluation of the infrastructure, com-munity assets and policies that encourage healthy and fit lifestyles. These measures directly affect quality of life in our country’s urban areas,” says Walter Thompson, Ph.D., chair of the AFI advisory board.

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and harmful to drink. Also, this task is commonly carried out by females, putting them in danger of sexual harassment or worse enroute. The towers, inspired by the native warka tree, are a vertical bamboo system that harvests potable, clean water from the air through condensation, using a fog-harvesting fabric that can collect up to 25 gallons of safe drinking water per day. Each tower costs about $550, and can be built in a few days by village residents using locally available materials.

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The Prescribe-a-Bike program (Tinyurl.com/Prescription Bikes) allows doctors at Boston Medical Center, in Mas-sachusetts, to write low-income patients prescriptions for a one-year membership to Hubway, the city’s bike-sharing system, for $5, which is $80 less than the regular charge. A free helmet is part of the deal. According to The Boston Globe, one in four Boston residents is obese, and Kate Walsh, chief executive of Boston Medical Center, believes the program can help. “Regular exercise is key to combating this [obesity] trend, and Prescribe-a-Bike,” she says, “is one important way our caregivers can help patients get the exercise they need to be healthy.”

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Flight ZoneAirports Establish Bee-Friendly AcresThe Common Acre is a nonprofit partnering with the airport serving Seattle, Washington, and the Urban Bee Company (UrbanBee.com) to reclaim 50 acres of vacant land to plant native wildflowers as pollinator habitat for hummingbirds, butterflies and disease-resistant bee colonies. A GMO-free (no ge-netic modification) wildflower seed farm is also in the works. Bees present no threat to air traffic and the hives discourage birds that do pose a danger to planes. Beekeeper Jim Robins, of Robins Apiaries, in St. Louis, Missouri, rents an area with a plentiful supply of white Dutch clover, and Lambert Airport views his enter-prise as part of its sustainability program. O’Hare Airport, in Chicago, the first in the U.S. to install hives, is rebuilding to its full complement of 50 hives after losing about half of them to 2014’s extreme winter. It’s a project that could be a model for airports everywhere—using inaccessible scrubland to do something revolution-ary, like supporting a local food system. One hundred foods make up 90 percent of a human diet, and bees pollinate 71 of them.

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tain information through their interac-tions with each other and the computer. “I agree with what Mitra surmised from his experiment—learning is emer-gent, which is another word for self-organizing,” remarks Owen. Like Freire, Owen likens traditional education to the “banking” method of learning, whereby the teacher passes information to students that become dependent on someone else rather than learning how to think on their own. Suzanne Daigle, a Sarasota, Florida-based consultant with a Cana-dian multidisciplinary consulting firm, explains how the OST learning environ-ment changed her life: “My personal transformation began in 2009. Even though I was a leader in my corporate career, I doubted myself and often be-lieved that what others had to say was more significant and interesting than what I could express.” Now she says she has shed her people-pleasing tendencies and former attempts to control other people’s agen-das and discovered the freedom and courage of her own voice. “As an OST facilitator, my life work now occurs in the moments I am collaboratively learning and listening for opportunities to enter into meaningful conversations that can lead to actions,” says Daigle. “I invite others to do the same.”

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Worldview ExplorationsKatia Petersen, Ph.D., is the executive director of education at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), headquar-tered in Petaluma, California. She co-developed the tools, practices and 22 lessons in the pioneering organization’s Worldview Explorations (WE) project. Founded on 40 years of IONS research, WE engages everyone in age-appropri-ate ways in reflecting upon long-held assumptions and how beliefs create the lens they see through, ultimately improving how they understand and respond to the world. “When individuals understand the power of offering their story and are open to the worldview stories of oth-ers, they no longer focus attention on differences and limitations,” says Petersen. “They realize that everyone has their own truth. “WE’s transformative learn-ing experiences draw from the heart and soul of individuals, rather than stuffing heads with ideas and perspectives, which serves them well as they embody and apply these tools and practices in their daily lives.” She cites a particularly powerful moment for a group of young people she worked with. “A student was killed in a drive-by shooting two weeks before their certification. The transformative moment came when they said that their new awareness and capacity for com-passion and understanding would not allow them to seek revenge. Instead, they chose to save lives in their com-munities using their new skills.”

World Café Like OST, the World Café, co-created by Brown and David Isaacs, of Burns-

ville, North Carolina, creates a transformative learning environment for individu-als of all ages. Its primary principles are: set the con-

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perspectives, listen together for patterns and insights and share

collective discoveries. Webs of conver-sation created around actual or occa-sionally virtual tables resemble those found in coffeehouses. “Conversation is a core meaning-making process, and people get to ex-perience how the collective intelligence of a small or large group can become apparent,” says Brown. After several rounds of conversation on one or more topics, participants offer their harvest of key insights, learning and opportunities for action with the full group gathered to reflect together on their discoveries. “World Café provides an environ-ment in which you are comfortably drawn forward by the questions you are asking together. When enough diversity is present, varied perspectives are offered and people feel listened to and free to make their contribution,” observes Brown.

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seeds to grow in pots until it’s time to transplant them to the garden. “Before the seed-to-table program, the kids didn’t know what fresh tasted like. Now they go home and ask for vegetables for dinner,” says Smolen. The school also has six chickens that supply fresh eggs, and two bee-hives produced 100 pounds of honey last year that was sold to raise funds. The school is free of charge to Baltimore city students chosen by lottery. Currently, 330 students from diverse backgrounds ages 3 through 13 attend, with 1,000 names on the waiting list.

WaldorfWaldorf School alumna Jocelyn Miller, an account manager at Matter Com-munications, drives 45 minutes from Newburyport, Massachusetts, to take her three children to the Cape Ann Waldorf School, in Beverly. “On bad weather days, I wonder why I make the drive, but the smiles when we arrive are worth it,” she says. There, her chil-dren spend time outdoors regardless of the weather. Indoors, they draw il-lustrations to bolster lessons on history and geography. Second-graders work in three-hour blocks of time, rather than the traditional 45 minutes. Third-grade students re-cently spent three weeks studying Greek mythology. Older students play in an or-chestra and learn German and Spanish. They also knit; the craft builds manual dexterity and helps children learn to plan, correct mistakes, be creative, visu-alize the finished product and mindfully create something useful or decorative. Middle school and high school students at the Waldorf School of Gar-den City, in New York, universally par-ticipate in seasonal sports—baseball, softball, basketball and soccer. The emphasis on the values of teamwork and sportsmanship complement devel-opment of skills. The school’s policy is, “You don’t have to be a superstar to get playing time,” noting that the quality of athletic teams is consistently strong. The school also brings some green into the city with a horticultural program that fully cultivates a quarter-acre field. Its steady harvest of fruits, vegetables, herbs and grains includes lettuce, beans, spinach, broccoli, kale, corn, oregano, thyme, rosemary, strawberries, blueberries and raspber-ries. A new greenhouse keeps produce growing through winter months. Students at Conservatory Prep High School, in Davie, Florida, were tasked with finding a way to walk on water in order to explore principles of flotation and buoyancy. After researching and experimenting with each of a series of materials, they analyzed what went wrong, worked to fix it and then tried again. “We did the testing at our onsite pool,” says Wendy Weiner, Ed.D., the school’s founder and principal and a Waldorf alumna. “We saw some pretty

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HomeschoolingHomeschooling provides another op-tion. Parents don’t need to know all about a subject with organizations like Bridgeway Academy’s homeschool curricula at hand. This Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, institution provides easy access to tools and support for families nationwide. “We’re a kindergarten-to-12th-grade provider,” says Jessica Parnell, academy president. “Teach-ers in a school setting have to teach

standardized subjects, in certain ways, to the whole class. We use customized learning to inspire and excite children individually. We help parents discover their child’s learning style, personality and ideal learning environment.” Materials provided include instruc-tor guides, user-friendly websites and interactive games and other activities. “It gives kids the freedom to explore, learn and discover,” Parnell adds. “This is how you grow a lifelong learner.”

Un-SchoolingUn-schooling, another pioneering ap-proach, is a method of homeschooling in which children pursue areas that interest them, eat foods they enjoy, rest when needed, choose friends of all ages or none at all and engage their world in unique, powerful and self-directed ways. Suzanne Strisower, a life and career coach in Oroville, California, has written a common-core, standards-based curriculum for un-schoolers. “It’s a yearlong program for ages 15 and up designed to enable a student to realize his career path and life’s purpose,” she says.

Online Tutorials“There’s an explosion in online learn-ing, too,” observes Bob Bowdon, executive director of nonprofit Choice Media, an education news service at ChoiceMedia.tv, produced in New York City. School kids in some states are able to opt out of a class at school if they feel the teaching style is holding them back, instead tapping online teachers available in a virtual school setting. Louisiana’s Department of Educa-tion’s Jump Start program partners high schools and local companies to offer students one-day-a-week internships apprenticing in trades. “It’s real-world, on-the-job training,” says Bowdon. Thanks to such innovative approach-es to school curricula and technology, parents and children have more options than ever before for learning. Instead of memorizing information until the next test and then forgetting it, more learning is customized and hands-on, because children that learn by doing, remember.

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Carving out time from crammed calendars for a week or more away from home can pose such a

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Taste the terroir. A long weekend amidst vineyards can be a refreshing way to simultaneously explore the countryside and refine our wine pal-ate. Along with tastings, some vintners provide tours of their vineyards and cellars, including insights into the characteristics of local terroirs that give each vintage its distinctive taste. Some also have bed and breakfast inns onsite, eliminating the need for a designated driver. The site WineriesByState.com lists domestic wineries in all 50 states; KennUncorked.com provides informa-tion about biodynamic and organic winemakers.

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sea bass and Atlantic cod. These new-to-us, wild-caught fish can be delicious, sustainable and healthy.

Choices Good for OceansAn outstanding resource for choosing well-managed caught or farmed seafood in environmentally responsible ways is Seafood Watch, provided through California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium. Information on the most sustainable va-rieties of seafood is available in a printed guide, updated twice a year. The pocket guide or smartphone app provides in-stant information at the seafood counter and restaurant table. Online information at SeafoodWatch.org and via the app is regularly updated. The Blue Ocean Institute, led by MacArthur Fellow and ecologist Carl

Safina, Ph.D., supports ocean conserva-tion, community economics and global peace by steering consumers and busi-nesses toward sustainably fished sea-food. It maintains a data base on 140 wild-caught fish and shellfish choices at BlueOcean.org. Hoki, for instance, might have a green fish icon for “relatively abun-dant” and a blue icon for “sustainable and well-managed fisheries,” but also be red-flagged for containing levels of mercury or PCBs that can pose a health risk for children. As species become overfished, rebound or experience fluctuating levels of contaminants, their annual ratings can change.

Choices Good for UsTo help make choosing easier, Seafood Watch has now joined with the Harvard School of Public Health to also advise what’s currently safe to eat. Entries on their list of “green” fish, which can shift annually, are low in mercury, good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and caught or farmed responsibly. If the top-listed fish and shellfish aren’t locally available, look for the Seafood Safe label, started by EcoFish company founder and President Henry Lovejoy, which furnishes at-a-glance consumption recommendations based upon tests for contaminants. Labels display a number that indicates how many four-ounce servings of the species a woman of childbearing age can safely eat per month. (Find consumption rec-ommendations for other demographics at SeafoodSafe.com.) Expert-reviewed independent testing of random samples of the fish currently monitors mercury and PCB levels. Lovejoy advises that other toxins will be added to the testing platform in the future. “My dream is to have all seafood sold in the U.S. qualify to bear the Seafood Safe label, because consumers deserve to know what they’re eat-ing,” says Lovejoy. “We need to be a lot more careful in how we use toxic chemicals and where we put them.”

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According to Seafood Watch and the Harvard School of Public Health, the Super “Green” list includes seafood with low levels of mercury (below 216 parts per billion [ppb]) and at least 250 milligrams per day (mg/d) of the recom-mended daily consumption of omega-3 essential fatty acids. It also must be classified as a Best Choice for being caught or farmed in environmentally responsible ways at SeafoodWatch.org.

The Best in July 2013n Atlantic mackerel (purse seine, U.S. and Canada)

n Freshwater Coho salmon (tank system farms, U.S.)

n Pacific sardines (wild-caught)

n Salmon (wild-caught, Alaska)

n Salmon, canned (wild-caught, Alaska)

The “honorable mention” list in-cludes seafood that contains moderate amounts of mercury and between 100 and 250 milligrams per day (mg/d) of the recommended daily consumption of omega-3s. It also must be classified as a Best Choice for being caught or farmed in environmentally responsible ways at SeafoodWatch.org.

More Healthy Choicesn Albacore tuna (troll- or pole-caught, U.S. or British Columbia)

n Sablefish/black cod (Alaska, Canadian Pacific)

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“During childhood, when the immune system is still devel-oping, there’s a great opportu-

nity to set the stage for improved health and resilience,” says Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a family physician and nutritional re-searcher in Flemington, New Jersey, and author of Disease-Proof Your Child. “A healthy diet and lifestyle can help kids avoid common childhood illnesses like colds, ear infections and allergies, as well as ensure greater resilience against disease later in life.”

Focus on High-Quality FoodsFruits and veggies have a wealth of protective phytochemicals that enhance immune cell function and protect against disease. In a study published in

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the Journal of Epidemiology & Com-munity Health, kids that ate the most fruit had a 38 percent lower risk of cancer later in life. Berries, cherries, plums and pomegranates are among the most powerful immune-boosting fruits. For veggies, eat more dark leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots and cruciferous veg-etables such as broccoli and cauliflower. Also emphasize whole grains and healthy fats such as those found in nuts, seeds and avocado, advises Fuhrman. Sugar-laden calories depress the infection-fighting activity of white blood cells, says Dr. Alan R. Gaby, of Concord, New Hampshire, author of the textbook, Nutritional Medicine. Even natural sweeteners such as honey

and juice have similar effects when consumed in excess, he says. Try healthy options like pomegranate and kiwi fruit salad; trail mix with raw almonds; dried cranberries and

air-popped popcorn; and hum-mus with red pepper strips and baby car-

rots for dipping.

healthykids Pinpoint AllergiesFood allergies and sensitivities can sup-press the immune system by increasing inflammation in the body and call for consultation with a health specialist. “Whenever there is extra inflamma-tion, the body has less available energy to keep the immune system function-ing as well as it should,” says Dr. Fred Pescatore, a New York author of The Allergy & Asthma Cure. “It’s like putting the wrong type of gasoline in the car; it hinders your performance.”

Shore Up with SupplementsProbiotics can enhance immune func-tion in children by stimulating white blood cells and reducing inflammation, says Gary B. Huffnagle, Ph.D., a Univer-sity of Michigan Medical School im-munology research professor and author of The Probiotics Revolution. They are especially protective against allergies, diarrhea and respiratory tract infection. Start with yogurt: Serve with cereal; mix with mashed bananas and freeze in ice cube trays for a cool treat; or make smoothies with unsweetened, non-dairy yogurt and frozen berries. Or consider a Lactobacillus acidophilus supplement; aim for 5 billion CFUs per day of Lactobacillus or bifidobacterium. Ashwagandha (Withania som-nifera), an ayurvedic herb, boosts immunity by supporting and balanc-ing adrenal function, says Dr. John Douillard, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado, chiropractor, ayurvedic physician and author of Perfect Health for Kids. The adrenal glands produce cortisol, and overproduction of this “fight-or-flight” hormone can dampen immunity. Ashwagandha is particularly helpful for preventing colds and can also be used when kids are stressed or tired. For children ages 6 to 12, give 500 milli-grams per day with breakfast; children over 12 can take 1,000 mg a day.

Stabilize Hormonal Changes“Puberty and adolescence are marked by dramatic shifts in and surges of hor-mones,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of Se-bastopol, California, co-author of Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled? “This is monu-mental, as far as the developing immune system is concerned. As the immune

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system is directly linked to hormonal in-fluences, any hormonal imbalance will affect overall immunity.” Shames recom-mends selenium—a potent antioxidant and general immune booster—to help balance hormones. For children ages 8 to 18, aim for 100 mg per day.

Let ’em Get Dirty“Once a child has been exposed to dirt and germs, the immune system responds by trying to expel those bac-teria from the body, which strengthens immunity,” counsels Jane Sheppard, owner of HealthyChild.com and found-ing executive director of the Holistic Pediatric Association. Avoid antibacterial soaps, cleans-ers and gels; most contain the chemi-cal triclosan, which some researchers suspect of contributing to development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Instead, use a natural antibacterial gel or make one, by combining witch hazel or alcohol, tea tree oil and lavender essential oil.

Stay in the Sun“The sun is our primary source of vitamin D, which has broad effects on the immune system,” Fuhrman says. “Depending on your skin tone and the local climate, about 15 minutes of full sun exposure a day will lead to natural production of sufficient amounts of vita-min D.” If kids have dark skin or live in a cloudy region, they may need vitamin D supplements—at least 200 IU per day.

Laugh Out Loud“You can give your kids the best food and nutrition, but if they have underlying sadness, their immune system will suffer,” remarks Sheppard. “When you’re happy and when you laugh, your brain releases chemicals that increase immunity.”

Lisa Turner is a Colorado-based health writer.

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“Women tend to be more social and more in tune with their health over-all, and that’s definitely a driving force,” Lamppa says. Couple the female factor with social media-driven, nontraditional race events and the result is explosive. “Events are fun, community-centered and sometimes charity-driven,” Lamppa says of the many innovations, from paint-splashing 5Ks to mud-slinging obstacle course action, which attracted 4 million entrants last year.

Boosts BondingThese trends could indicate America’s collective progress toward fitness as studies show the social factor plays a huge motivational role in participation. “I think running adherence strength-ens when there is accountability and social support,” remarks Englewood, New Jersey, sports psychologist Greg Chertok, citing a meta-analysis of data in Sport & Exercise Psychology Review that backs his notion. For example, such social exercise events inspire happiness. “If you are physically close to someone that is happy, eager and optimistic, you are naturally going to share those feelings,” explains Chertok, who is also a spokes-man for the American College of Sports Medicine. “Just through social con-nectedness alone, you’ll gain boosted performance and mood.”

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Brings BalanceMixing things up can also improve run-ning performance and decrease risks of injury, enhancing long-term staying power. One study found that eight weeks of simple strength-training exercises by conditioned runners boosted their running performances over their condi-tioned, but non-strength-training peers, as noted in the Health & Fitness Journal of

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Kids Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Introduce the principles and traditions of yoga to your children so they can lead the world into a more peaceful tomorrow. Recommended for ages 5-12. Classes are in 6 weeks sessions. $14/drop in, $75/6 classes, $48/siblings. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. [email protected]. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

Yoga for Emotional Health with Meditation – 6-7:15pm. For those wishing to balance emotions and release worry, anger, grief, trauma or just every-day stress. This class may help recent and long term distress. $10. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy (behind IHOP) #27, FWB. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com.

fridayChakra Flow – 10-11:30am. Six week series learn-ing about and exploring the chakra (energetic anatomy of the body) of the week through discus-sion, yoga practice, essential oils and meditation with Felicia McQuaid. $15/drop in, $65/series. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 2, Fort Walton Beach. 850-244-0184. DragonflyYoga.com.

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Sunday Yoga Jam – 9:30am-11am. Groove to high energy tunes with a yoga flow class sure to strengthen your core, increase flexibility and leave you energized and refreshed. Reggae, positive Hip Hop vibes and more. $15/drop in, packages available. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. [email protected]. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

Twin Hearts Meditation – 5:30pm. Meditation to bless the planet, the people in your life, and bring blessings into your own life. No experience neces-sary. Free. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy (behind IHOP) #27, FWB. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com.

mondayMassage Monday – 9am-6pm. Reduced rate mas-sage with Mike Ortega (MA 75894) when you use promo code: Mikecc. Massage for balance, health and well-being. $55. THE Healing Clinic of Fort Walton Beach, 184 Brooks St, Bldg #1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. [email protected]. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

Yoga for Physical Health with Meditation – 6-7:15pm. All levels welcome. $10. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy (behind IHOP) #27, FWB. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com.

Yoga – 6pm. Yoga for all ages and levels taught by Jill Jordan. Love offering. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 850-769-7481. [email protected]. UnityOfPanamaCity.org.

Align and Unwind – 7-8:15pm. Fine tune your yoga practice with mindful alignment through a powerful blend of grounding and restorative poses. All levels welcome. $15/drop in, packages available. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. [email protected]. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

tuesdayVinyasa Flow Yoga – 6-7pm. Focuses on staying in the moment and connecting the mind and body in a state of calm relaxed attention. Good class for

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ACUPUNCTUREREBECCA FREEMAN, AP, MAOM60 2nd St, Ste 202, Shalimar 850-902-2536 • [email protected]

Caring and compassionate masters of acupuncture and Oriental medicine acupuncture. More than 12 years’ experience relieving all types of pain, including: head-aches, female problems, digestive problems and more. See ad, page 12.

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

Physician applied acupuncture. A safe and effective treatment for general and specific conditions including pain management from neck, shoulder and back condi-tions, and as an alternative to pain medications. See ad, page 31.

KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTERJohn S Kovar, DC29 G Miracle Strip Hwy SW, FWB850-244-1200 • DrKovar.com

Experience the many benefits of acupuncture. Restoring health naturally to patients for more than 30 years, Dr. Kovar also offers chiropractic care, nutrition re-sponse testing with designed clinical nutrition, and massage. See ad, page 30.

DR SHERYL ROE Acupuncture PhysicianNavarree • FWB • Destin850-225-3460 • DrSRoe.com

Acupuncture works! Learn how it can work for you at the Navarre, Destin or Mary Esther. Treating all types of pain, addiction, sleep disorders, stress, fibromyalgia, PTSD. Feel better soon.

AIR CONDITIONINGEMERALD AIR SERVICES, L.L.C. HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING850-244-2665112 Beal Parkway SW, FWBEmeraldAirFWB.com

To greatly improve system e f f i c i e n c y, e q u i p m e n t performance, and longevity, eliminate filter-changing inconveniences and provide you home with the purest,

healthiest air. Choose Everclean Green. See ad, page 3.

BEAUTYSALON VEDATJanice Skene114-B Benning Dr, Destin • [email protected] • SalonVedat.com

Organic Salon Systems started a revolution of healthier, natural, organic, bet ter performing professional products. Beauty without sacrif icing health. C o l o r i n g a n d s m o o t h i n g treatments for silky, healthy hair. No SLS, ammonia, parabens, plastics. See ad, page 17.

BODYWORKERS

CHRIS GAINES, LMT 8th Element Wellness LLC90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB850-974-0928

Specializing in compassionate Deep Tissue Massage; combining deep relaxation and deep specific work to address physical, mental, and emotional trauma. MA56647. See ad, page 6.

ALEXANDREA MCALLASTER, LMT 8th Element Wellness LLC90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB850-582-2285

Dedicated to a heart centered practice specializing in Healing Touch Energy Therapy, Chakra balancing and Neuromuscular pain management with focus on neck release and low back pain. MA59372. See ad, page 6.

FELICIA MCQUAIDDirector, Holistic Practitioner (MA61060)THE Healing Clinic Fort Walton Beach, LLC850-217-2771 • TheHealingClinicFWB.com

Felicia is a transformation healer that offers a unique blend of reiki/massage therapy sessions. Her insight and understanding in the language of energy will amaze you. See ad, page 17.

CHRISTIE MORGAN, LMT 8th Element Wellness LLC90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB850-598-7515

Specializing in Pain Management Massage and a blend of Therapeutic Massage Techniques with focused intention to de-stress the body and mind. MA50499. See ad, page 6.

DONALD MORGAN, LMT 8th Element Wellness LLC90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-420-5819

Helping c l ien ts re lax and rejuvenate with Therapeutic Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Pregnancy Massage in a safe and caring environment. MA57307. See ad, page 6.

LAURA TYREEHolistic Practitioner (MA68035)THE Healing Clinic Fort Walton Beach, LLC850-217-2771 • TheHealingClinicFWB.com

Laura’s hands share experience, knowledge, clarity and grace. She specializes in massage and LED light therapy. She also specializes in raindrop technique with Young Living oils. See ad, page 17.

CHIROPRACTICBLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTERApril Lee, DC4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 • BluewaterChiropractic.com

Natural and holistic healthcare. Offering chiropractic care, lumbar d e c o m p r e s s i o n , p h y s i c a l therapies, massage therapy, nu t r i t iona l educa t ion and supplementation. Allow the body to heal the way it was designed.

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GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste # 3 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.comHours: M-F 9-6, S 10-4, Closed Sun

Natural and organic foods. Largest selec-t ion of herbs and supplements in the area. Enjoy our new fresh juice bar, open

weekdays 10-4. Knowledgeable and personable staff. See ad, page 7.

QIVANAAnn Kief, Qivana [email protected] • TryTheQ.com

Science-based all-natural nutritional product systems used by gold medal Olympians, professional athletes and medical doctors with proven results you can measure. Try TheQ, it’s good for you. See ad, page 26.

SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE850-865-4919SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com

Juice Bar and Café offers f a r m - t o - t a b l e m e a l s prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; gluten-free, dairy-free. Whole

food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 5.

HEALING ARTS ALICE MCCALL, BS PSYCHOLOGY, MBA, HYPNOTISTCellular Level Energy Healer, Spiritual Coach850-585-5496 • HealingPath.infoWellnessWisdomHealing.com

Phone sessions to transform health issues, serious diseases, unwanted patterns. 12 year successful track record. Authored Wellness Wisdom on natural health and healing.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE NITIN BAWA, MD Panama City: 850-534-4170Santa Rosa Beach: 850-534-4170Destin: 850-424-7320 • DrBawa.com

General medicine with a holistic wellness approach and specialized services in bio-identical hormone therapy, weight loss, food aller-gies, nutritional analysis and anti-aging procedures. Most insurance accepted. See ad, page 2.

DENTISTRYDR DAYTON HART, DMDIAOMT Protocol225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com

Free book: Mercury Free Dentistry. Ozone, laser no-suture gum surgery, test for compatible materials, cavity-causing bacteria. Examine for gum disease bacteria. Laser cavity diagnoses, saliva, ph check, oral galvanic screening; no fluoride. See ad, page 6.

ENERGY CONSERVATIONEMERALD AIR SERVICES, L.L.C. HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING112 Beal Parkway S.W., FWBEmeraldAirFWB.com • 850-244-2665

To greatly improve system e f f i c i e n c y, e q u i p m e n t performance, and longevity, eliminate filter-changing inconveniences and provide you home with the purest,

healthiest air. Choose Everclean Green. See ad, page 3.

GULF COAST INSULATION Serving the Emerald Coast850-685-9709GulfCoastInsulation.cominfo@GulfCoastInsulation.com

Locally owned and operated company committed to providing quality installation and products making homes and businesses healthier, more comfortable, and less expensive to operate. Call or click for a free estimate and consultation. See ad, page 26.

FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS

BODY-B-HEALTHY 2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview850-682-8893 Find us on Facebook

Knowledgeable staff and cutting edge digital health assessments. Dairy-free and gluten-free food

items, supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products, plus delicious nutritional smoothies. See ad, page 2.

ESTHER’S GARDEN OF HEALING, LLC8184 Navarre Pkwy • [email protected]

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

workshops. See ad, page 27.

HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTICDr Karen Henard, DC4566 Hwy 20 E, Ste 205, Niceville850-897-1105 • HenardChiro.com

A second generation chiropractor, Dr. Henard is committed to chiropractic wellness for the family, improving health naturally. More than 16 years’ experience in pediatrics, sports and automobile injuries. Most insurance and affordable cash plans.

KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTERJohn S. Kovar, DC29 G Miracle Strip Hwy SW, FWB850-244-1200 • DrKovar.com

Practicing locally for over 30 years, expertise in treating pain conditions, auto injury and restoring health naturally through nutrition response testing, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, massage and chiropractic wellness care. See ad, page 30.

CLOTHINGSHANGRI-LA VINTAGE BOUTIQUE124 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE, FWB850-862-4LUV Shangrila-Vintage.com

The Panhandle’s largest selection of authentic vintage clothing and accessories from 1920’s thru 1980’s. Be earth-conscious and earth -friendly with our one of a kind pieces. See ad, page 16.

COLONICSKINDEEP CLINIC WELLNESS CENTRECindy Butler, Owner/Therapist4012 Commons Dr W, Ste 120, Destin850-269-1414 • SkinDeepDestin.com

Colonics, ionic footbaths, infrared saunas. Organic non-surgical facelift, weight loss (lose 20 lbs in 40 days), body wraps, massage, teeth whitening, airbrush tan, makeovers.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACYEMERALD COAST COMPOUNDING PHARMACYPharmaceuticals Built For You1719 S County Hwy 393 • Santa Rosa Beach850-622-5800 • ECCPharmacy.com

Pharmaceutical compounding formulates your prescriptions to meet your individual needs. Provid ing compounding for hormone and thyroid replacement t he rapy, de rma to logy, pa in management and other areas. Regina Jaquess, Pharm D. See ad, page 19.


EMERALD WATERSMauricia Stanton, PhD, ARNP, BC850-279-68151005 College Blvd W, Ste B, Niceville

Dr. Stanton, a PhD in Natural Health, sees patients for all types of health concerns. Specializing in women’s care and children 12years and up. Always accepting new patients. Find on Facebook. See ad, page 28.

GULF COAST HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARERaquel Skidmore, MD850-640-1530756 Harrison Ave, Panama CityGulfCoastHolisticPrimaryCare.com

At GCHPC, your health comes first. A philosophy that joins holistic and conventional medical care where we treat the whole human…. mind, body and spirit.P resc reen ing fo r Med ica l Marijuana. See ad, page 9..


A holistic, caring physician combining traditional medicine w i t h O r i e n t a l m e d i c i n e ; orthopedic medicine; holistic p a i n r e h a b i l i t a t i o n . We understand the patient’s physical, mental and financial difficulties and offer focused approaches to healthcare. See ad, page 31.

HYPNOSIS DEANA COOPER CHAPMANHypnosis and Life Coaching CCH, [email protected]

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

KAREN INGAHypnosis and Life Coaching, QHHT850-533-3642IngaHypnosis.com

Be guided to an infinitely knowl-edgeable and powerful aspect of yourself through hypnosis. Ask, believe, allow and receive the heal-ing from within that is the creative force from above. No judgments passed. Free evaluation. See ad, page 18.

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

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

LIGHT THERAPYLIGHT FOR LIFEBuddy BowmanQuantum Light Energy Coach28 Racetrack Rd NWInside Grace-Bowman Orthodontics850-582-4929 • BuddyBowman.com

Healing light and energy photons reduce stress and bring bodies into balance. Promotes natural healing, as the body was designed and nature intended. Inside Grace-Bowman Orthodontics. Painless, convenient, noninvasive, drug-free. See ad, page 23.

MASSAGE THERAPY8TH ELEMENT WELLNESS LLC90 Beal Pkwy NW Ste A1, FWB 850-420-5819

Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage modalities, energy therapy, chakra balancing, skincare, hypnotherapy and acupuncture with Dr. Sheryl Roe. Also available for group events, bridal

massage parties, couples massage, girl’s day outings and workshops. See ad, page 6.

BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTERApril Lee, DC4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 • BluewaterChiropractic.com

Sports and rehabilitation massage therapy. Natural and holistic healthcare. Chiropractic care, lumbar decompression, physical therapies, nutritional education and supplementation. Allow the body to heal the way it was designed.

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUDenise Williams, Owner/Therapist417 Racetrack Rd, NW, FWB850-314-6642 • ItsAllAlboutYouSpa.com

A full-service day spa dedicated to client care and wellness. Specialties are medical, pregnancy and Thai massage along with detox body treatments, anti-aging facials, Brazilian waxing and mani/pedi’s. See ad, page 13.

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

More than “Just a Vacation”, experience holistic workshops and lectures, social events and gatherings of like-minded people. Come for the day or come to stay, all are welcome. See ad, page 33.

SCHOOLSBEACHSIDE SCHOOL OF MASSAGE AND BEAUTY 362 Beal Pkwy #201, FWB,850-226-7874beachsidemassageschool.com

Explore the possibilities of a new career massage therapy, skin care or nail specialty. Now enrolling new students. See ad, page 35.

CAREER INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND ESTHETICS1008 Airport Rd, Unit C, Destin850-543-4919 • [email protected].

Career Institute offers a comprehensive program in nail care, skin care and massage. Enroll today! Also, offer CES and student clinics for all programs. See ad, page 20.

SOURCE INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPY & BODYWORK 30 Beal Pkwy, FWB850-598-3633 • Source-Institute.com

Massage therapy classes day or evening, full or part-time available. License in as little as five months. National exam pass rate 100% for 42 months. GI Bill & MYCAA

accepted. License #3720. See ad, page 14.

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

MelanSol i s ce r t i f i ed chemical-free skin care that brings hope and peace of mind to everyone who wants to enjoy a safe relationship with the sun. See ad, page 25.

SOURCE INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPY & BODYWORK 30 Beal Pkwy, FWB850-598-3633 • Source-Institute.com

Massage therapy classes day or evening, full or part-time available. License in as l i t t le as f ive months . National exam pass rate 100% for 42 months. GI Bill

& MYCAA accepted. License #3720. See ad, page 14.

MEDITATIONTHE ZEN CENTER • WAIEST QIGONGof Panama City 3901 W Hwy 390 • 850-248-8997TheZenCenter.net • Waiest.com

A unique location offering meditation, qigong and other relaxation and stress relief disciplines, Aromatherapy and Yoga supplies, loose leaf exotic teas, herbs and Holistic products & gifts. See ad, page 15.

PHYSICAL THERAPYORTHOPEDIC SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER, LLCBob Seton, PT12671 Hwy 98 W, Ste 213, Destin850-650-4186 • TherapyBob.com

Innovative pain treatment, different than anything you’ve tried before! Specializing in primal reflex release therapy. Find relief today from injuries, arthritis, headaches, muscle strain, post-surgical pain. See ad, page 37.

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

Prolotherapy is the missing link in treating chronic pain by repairing traumatized ligaments throughout the body. We offer a variety of treatments, minimally invasive pain management. See ad, page 31.

RITUALS SKIN & BODY CARE BY CHARLICharli Williams, Med. Aesthetician 12115 Panama City Beach Pkwy850-596-2454

Experience ultimate skin and body care by a professional. Offering Microdermabrasion, European Facials, Peels, Lash & Brow Tinting, Waxing Body treatments and wraps by a State Board Certified professional. See ad, page 6, Panama City Edition.

SPA TREATMENTSIT’S ALL ABOUT YOUDenise Williams, Owner/Therapist417 Racetrack Rd NW, FWB850-314-6642ItsAllAlboutYouSpa.com

A full-service day spa dedicated to c l i en t ca r e and we l lnes s . Specialties are medical, pregnancy and Thai massage along with detox body treatments, anti-aging facials, Brazilian. See ad, page 13.

SPIRITUAL CENTERSUNITY IN FORT WALTON BEACH1797 Hurlburt Rd, FWB850-864-1232 • UnityInFWB.org

W e w e l c o m e a l l interested in seeking an inner awareness of God. We promote love, joy and peace through our thoughts, words and deeds.See ad, page 4.

UNITY OF PANAMA CITY1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City850-769-7481 [email protected]

Committed to helping people find the way to their own understanding and experience of God and

offering positive, practical resources for an abundant and meaningful life. See ad, page 4.

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

Your complete resource for questions, concerns, water testing needs. Treating

water on the Gulf Coast for more than 60 years. Providing soft, conditioned water to the highest quality drinking water. See ad, page 35.


WELLNESS CENTERLIGHT ENERGY DANCING348 Miracle Strip Pkwy #27, FWBText 850-543-1970L i g h t E n e r g y D a n c i n g . c o m

New wellness center lo-cated just steps from the water. Offering Pranic Healing, yoga, Young Liv-ing essential oils, and a meditation garden. Join us

for free Twin Hearts meditation on Sundays at 5:30 pm. Coming soon: on-site massage therapy and acupuncture. See ad, page 16.

WEIGHT-MANAGEMENT NITIN BAWA, MD Panama City: 850-534-4170Santa Rosa Beach: 850-534-4170Destin: 850-424-7320 • DrBawa.com

General medicine with a holistic wellness approach and specialized services in bio-identical hormone therapy, weight loss, food aller-gies, nutritional analysis and anti-aging procedures. Most insurance accepted. See ad, page 2.


Providing a holistic approach to weight loss by combining Eastern and Western Medicine to achieve a balanced program. We understand the physical, mental and financial difficulties of patients and offer focused approaches to healthcare. See ad, page 31.

YOGA STUDIOSDRAGONFLY YOGA STUDIESDowntown FWB850-244-0184 • (MM16502)DragonFlyYoga.com

Serene environment for the study and practice of hatha yoga. Certified instructors. Owner/Director Laura Tryee, E-RYT 500. See ad, page 40.

STANDUP PADDLEBOARD YOGASOUL SHINE SUP YOGA239-560-6667 • Shanda Beste30APaddleboardYoga.com InnerChiWellness.com

Beginner’s welcome. Learn how to paddle, enjoy the benefits of yoga, and experience sun-kissed bliss. Weekly classes, private lessons, parties, retreats. Fun, sun, fitness and adventure. Let your soul shine. See ad, page 7.

SUNSHINE YOGA211-E Main St, Destin 850-687-8603 • SunshineYogaStudio.com

This cozy yoga studio located in the heart of Destin offers a variety of classes to suit the whole family. Owner/Instructor Kim Mosby, RYT 200. See ad, page 23.

YOGAJUNKIE STUDIO850-279-69801157 John Sims Parkway, NicevilleYogaJunkieStudio.com

Yoga, HOT yoga, Warm yoga and Prenatal yoga- Gentle, beginners, Pilates, Hatha and Flow. Kristy Souto and Teri Harnett owners previously at Barefoot Yoga. See ad, page 35.

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