Happy, Healthy Mother's Day - May 2015

  Women’s bodies are mysterious and complicate. But then again, we juggle super kids, stressful jobs, demanding in-laws and messy homes i... Read More »

Hangout Music Fest KEEPS IT GREEN

In the planning of the annual Hangout Music Festival, taking place from May 15 to 17 in Gulf Shores, organizers are committed to making sustainable choices whenever possible in hopes of positively influencing the health of the planet and the local economy. Read More »

Taming the Mane Naturally: Orgainic Smoothing Products Offer Healthy Hair Styling Options

S​mooth, luscious, soft textures that are full of movement, shine and healthy luster is healthy hair. Yet, modern hair products and appliances can damage hair daily. Then add exposure to seasonal humidity and hot sunny day and most end up with a frizzy mess. Read More »

Pilates Core Training with Barbara Bruni

B​arbara Bruni thought it might be risky to open a Pilates studio when few people in the area new what Pilates was. The owner of Pilates Core Training, in Pensacola, states, “I knew that a large portion of my job would be in educating the community. Read More »

EARTH-FRIENDLY Bug Management: Organic Green Pest Solutions from Earth’s Choice

Van Mac, founder of Earth’s Choice Pest Solutions, believes in a greener, safer, and more logical approach to pest management that utilizes his more than 14 years of experience and knowledge. Read More »

Kudos: Angel Hill, of the Alternative Health Food Store

Angel Hill, of the Alternative Health Food Store, has completed the course Aromatherapy: Restoring Emotional Balance, through the Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies. Read More »

Hands Across the Sand Comes to Pensacola Beach

Hosted by 350 Pensacola, a local Hands Across the Sand gathering will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May 16, in solidarity with events across the globe to raise awareness about the dangers of offshore drilling... Read More »

New Birth and Wellness Center Coming to Pensacola

A Birth and Wellness Center is opening in the Pensacola area in 2016. Read More »

New Prenatal Yoga Course in Navarre

Navarre Living Yoga & Health Center is offering a course on prenatal yoga for soon-to-be mommies from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Read More »

Acupuncturist Taliaferro Relocates Spa Facility

Five Points Acupuncture and Spa, formerly Coastal Acupuncture, has relocated to 3101 North 12th Street, in the East Hill area. Owner and Acu... Read More »

Learn to Make Healthy Skincare Products at Home

Old Thyme Remedies presents Summer Time Essentials from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again from 6 to 7:30 p.m., May 21. Read More »

Healthy Start Okaloosa Walton World’s Greatest Baby Shower

Pregnant women and new parents that have had a baby in the last three months will want to attend Healthy Start Okaloosa-Walton’s World's Greatest Baby Shower at 5:30 p.m., May 21, at the Emerald Coast Convention Center. Read More »

Kid’s Yoga at Sunshine Yoga Studio

Hosted by Sunshine Yoga, Kid’s Yoga classes led by Kim Mosby will be offered from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Read More »

New Oxygen Therapy and IV Lounge Open in Destin

Hydroxy Modern Therapy Lounge has opened at 230 Harbor Boulevard, in Destin, offering intravenous hydration therapy, minerals, fluids and vitamins that are absorbed instantly, producing rapid results and providing relief for a variety of common complaints associated with dehydration. Read More »

Conscious Connected Breathing at East of Eden

Jack Anthony Fontana, a Level III professional breath worker, will conduct a Conscious Connected Breathing Experience from 3 to 5:30 p.m., May 16, at East of Eden Retreat and Spa, to allow participants to empower themselves with their breath and relieve stress and anxiety naturally. Read More »

Hot Yoga Om Offers Radiant Infrared Heat

Hot Yoga Om has opened at 222 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, Unit A, in downtown Fort Walton Beach. Laura Tyree, owner of Dragonfly Yoga, has partnered with Felicia McQuaid, owner of THE Healing Clinic, to combine yoga with infrared heat. Read More »

Silica from Bamboo Extract Benefits Hair Growth

B​amboo is an edible grass that has been around for thousands of years and has a plethora of beauty, as well as other health benefits. Bamboo extract comes from the leaves and stalks of bamboo trees and is commonly used in India and China. Bamboo extract is the richest known source of silica, a vital nutrient essential for the development of the body. Read More »

March Against Monsanto Rallies In Northwest Florida

A worldwide grassroots group March Against Monsanto has inspired a broad coalition of individuals and groups to gather in cities and towns all over the world as part of a global effort to raise public awareness and bring increasing political pressure to bear regarding Monsanto’s corporate farming and business practices and to insist upon labeling of foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). The Northwest Florida region wide rally will take place ... Read More »

Encouraging Couples’ Fertility: Acupuncture Improves the Reproduction Process

T​he female body is a bit like a beautiful pear tree. When it's growing and healthy it's capable of producing lots of fruit. But if there's not enough rain, or nutrients in the soil, it might not even be able to flower. Just like some women can't get or stay pregnant. Read More »

Natural Birth is Best with Proper Preparation

Women go through many processes in life, and giving birth is one that a woman’s bodies is specifically designed to accomplish. It knows exactly how to prepare for conception and pregnancy, and when it is time, the labor and birth process. Read More »

Hope is the Key to All Wellness

L​aurie Beck, author of the memoir, I am Living to Tell, proudly proclaims, “Sometimes you have to invent your own miracle!” Read More »

Xavier Rudd’s Music with a Message

Australian singer-songwriter and activist Xavier Rudd recently released his ninth studio album and will be playing the Hangout Music Fest, in Gulf Shores, on May 16. Known for his progressive politics and championing of environmental and Aboriginal issues, Rudd’s environmentalism is deeply rooted. Read More »

The Secret Mirror

Those closest to us, like our spouses, our children and our co-workers seem to find their way under our skin unlike anyone else. Yet, our escalated anger, frustration and disappointment could be a hidden reflection of some of our own unrecognized or repressed emotions. Read More »

Bridging the Gap

L​ocal yoga instructor Amy Likins recently participated in a yoga seminar in Cuba, where she and her group sought to bridge the gap between yoga and Cuban culture. Sponsored by Vaya Sojourns and Altruvistas, this holistic care and cultural exchange is part of an educational venture... Read More »

Find Your Path to Paradise : at East of Eden Retreat and Spa

L​ocated on Old Point Washington, the East of Eden Retreat and Spa is minutes away from busy Walton County beaches, yet remains in a rural setting, secluded among the oaks and bamboo. The layout of the grounds is striking; a juxtaposition of modern architecture and serene, natural foliage. The resulting environment is a sanctuary for those seeking a variety of spa services, holistic therapies, yoga and yoga retreats, as well as educational workshops relating to physical and emotional health. Read More »

World-Class Functional Medicine on the Emerald Coast

P​eter Kozlowski, M.D., owner of Emerald Coast Functional Medicine, in Fort Walton Beach, is board certified in family medicine and has completed the coursework of the Institute of Functional Medicine, completing the board certification that ranks Kozlowski among the first physicians worldwide to receive the accreditation. Read More »