Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida - March 2013 Read the March 2013 edition of Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida. Flora Bama Farms: Fresh Food and Fresh Ideas andy Veilleux, vice president of Flora Bama Farms, in Pensacola, has a vision for the farm as a hub where interest in the farm-to-table movement can flourish. Read More » I Have a Dream Just recently, local farmer Chris Wigent handed me a head of naturally grown cabbage and some greens, freshly picked from his side-yard garden. Knowing it was as nutrient-dense as it could be, I cooked it up that evening. Read More » Affordable Blood Analysis Event at Pensacola Natural Foods Pensacola Natural Foods, Inc. (PNF) will provide live blood cell analysis appointments with a nutritional consultant and certified phlebotomist on April 19 and 20 at the store in Pensacola. Read More » Learn and Gain Certification from an Herbalist Herbalist Kathy Hubbard is beginning a five-week Back to Our Roots herbal certification course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 4. Read More » Healthquest Under New Ownership Healthquest, located at the in Cordova Collection, in Pensacola, on Bayou Boulevard has been serving the Pensacola area for more than 14 years with herbs, vitamins and natural products. Read More » Flora Bama Farms Now Accepting Electronic Payments Flora Bama Farms, in Pensacola, has arranged to provide customers with a means to use their electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards for purchases. Read More » Grab Your Bike and Get Funky Sponsored by 350 Pensacola and Sustainable Gulf Coast, the Funky Bike Fest will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 16, at Plaza De Luna. Read More » Poarch Band of Creek Indians Donates to Atmore Community Hospital The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has donated $964,000 to Atmore Community Hospital. Read More » Ever’man Offers New Versatile Community Space As a community health food grocer, Ever’man Natural Foods, in Pensacola, strives to help members of the community achieve their personal goals of improved nutrition and health. Read More » Learn About Energy Sustainability at Power Up Expo The Power Up Energy Expo, the flagship event of the Gulf Coast Energy Network, will be held from March 18 to 20. Read More » Use Hypnosis to Accomplish Goals Deana Chapman is a certified hypnotist and neurolinguistic programmer with a strong desire to educate the public about what hypnosis really is. Read More » Melanie Northerner Joins Performance Driven Training Team Personal trainer and figure competitor Melanie Northerner has joined the staff at Performance Driven Training. Read More » Free Electromagnetic Spectrum Checks Available Debby McKinney is now conducting free electromagnetic field (EMF) analyses for chiropractic, acupuncture and other qualified health and wellness centers. Read More » Green Dog Salon Caters to Critters The Green Dog Salon, in Fort Walton Beach, is the only place in town for natural pet care, providing all-natural shampoos and supplies. Read More » Emerald Coast Compounding Pharmacy is Moving Emerald Coast Compounding Pharmacy is moving to 1719 South County Highway 393. Read More » Regina Jaquess: Your Physician’s Compounding Pharmacist A local resident since 1998, Jaquess is recognized here as a physician’s compounding pharmacist and internationally as a water skiing world champion and record holder. Read More » RealFood Panama City RealFood Panama City was formed in 2012—through the desire of one woman and few others that agreed people in Panama City shared their desire for local foods and needed help finding resources. Read More » Salon Vedat Wants Green Every Day Skene, the owner of Destin’s Salon Vedat, has a mission to educate the public and other salon owners about a hair-coloring system that is better than the traditional ammonia coloring system. Read More » Older Adults Have Special Dietary Needs It’s important for older adults to receive the same nutritional value as younger adults. However, because elders may not burn as many calories as a more active person, they may also need to consume fewer calories. Read More » Dr. Svendsen Offers New Technology in Navarre Pamela Svendsen, M.D., owner of The Wellness Center of Navarre, is introducing VelaShape, a painless, FDA-approved, non-surgical medical solution for body reshaping and cellulite treatment. Read More » Pilates Course for Instructors Barbara Bruni is offering Pilates and Beyond instructor training classes at Pilates Core Training Studio, in Pensacola. Read More » Andrews Institute Hand Center Expands Service The Andrews Institute Hand Center has opened a new office at Baptist Medical Park-Nine Mile, in Pensacola. Read More » Chris Wigent is Navarre’s Side Yard Organic Gardener Chris Wigent envisions all people learning how to grow their own food in their own yards. His garden, on Weeping Willow Lane, in Navarre, is a vibrant vision of all things green, even in March. Read More » Off The Vine—All Organic All the Time This year Off the Vine, based in Fort Walton Beach, is celebrating their 11th year of bringing fresh organic produce to their customers. Read More » In-Print