Keep Pensacola Beautiful Hosts April Bag Swaps (POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19)

(POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19) Throughout the month of April, Keep Pensacola Beautiful will be holding bag swaps at various locations across Escambia County. Read More »

Native American Flute Festival Returns to Fort Walton Beach (POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19)

(POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19). Musical Echoes Flute Festival will return to Fort Walton Beach on April 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read More »

Artists Wanted for New Art and Chocolate Festival (POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19)

(POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19) Art and Chocolate, a new art show on Okaloosa Island to be held Mother’s Day weekend, is seeking artists to exhibit and sell. Read More »

Pure Pilates Hosts Paws and Pilates, Benefiting Pensacola Humane Society (POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19)

(POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19) Pure Pilates will celebrate Pilates Day on May 2 by hosting its annual Paws and Pilates event in partnership with the Pensacola Humane Society. Read More »

Correcting Brain Pathways Naturally

The Mind Performance Center, LLC, in Foley, Alabama provides non-drug rehabilitation for a range of brain disorders, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Read More »

Sofitco Studios Celebrates Grand Opening Weekend in April (POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19)

(POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19) Sofitco Studios, powered by Nahi Wellness, will celebrate its grand opening weekend April 24 to 26 in its newly renovated space in Santa Rosa Beach. Read More »

ELDOA Provides Strength and Flexibility, Plus Pain Relief

The ELDOA method simultaneously works to strengthen, educate and realign all the fascial connections in relation to the spine and is now offered in Destin and Miramar Beach. Read More »

April 2020 - Letter From The Publisher; Close to Home

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Acupuncture For Animals: Needles Work Wonders on Pets

Dogs, cats, horses and even animals such as reptiles, rabbits and livestock are reaping the benefits of holistic veterinary acupuncture for injuries, arthritis, immunity disorders and more. Read More »

A Home That Heals: Creating a Nurturing Space

Transform your residence into a sanctuary of peace. Here are ways to reduce clutter and enhance flow to make your house feel like a sacred space that nurtures self-care. Read More »

Breathe Cleaner Air to Help Bone Health

Air pollution has long been linked to lung cancer, stroke and respiratory disease, and now research has found that it can lead to osteoporosis, as well. Read More »

Brigit Strawbridge Howard on Rediscovering Nature

Bee advocate, naturalist and author of Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature speaks of how immersing herself in the world of bees reawakened her connection to the natural world. Read More »

Climate Warriors Unite: A Call to Action

Awakened by personal concerns and ignited by emerging role models like Greta Thunberg, activists of all ages are learning how to become effective climate change warriors. Read More »

Coal Costs: Closing Plants Saves Lives and Crops

Between 2005 and 2016, the shutdown of coal-fired plants in the U.S. saved an estimated 26,610 lives and the equivalent of around 570 million bushels of corn, soybeans and wheat. Read More »

Consume Grape Seed Extract to Improve Cholesterol and Lower Inflammation

Grape seed extract significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation. Read More »

Cool Solution: Biodegradable Cooler Keeps Food Cold and Dry

Igloo has introduced a new, biodegradable cooler made out of paraffin wax and recycled tree pulp called Recool. Read More »

Eat Better to Cut Healthcare Costs

Poor diets and eating habits account for almost 20 percent of heart disease, stroke and diabetes costs in the U.S. Read More »

Flower Power: Botanical Libations Pack Healthy Punch

How to take flowers and other budding botanical elements to create flavorful beverages, including drink recipes using Ayurvedic herbs, dandelions, rose petals and more. Read More »

Healthy Home, Healthy Kids: How to Keep Them Safe

By taking active steps to rid our home of everyday contaminants, we can give our children the clean air, clean water and clean food that they need to thrive. Read More »

Hot Spots: Climate Change City Index for 2050

Temperature changes, water shortages and rising sea levels will impact some of the world’s most populous cities during the next 30 years. Read More »

Making Luck: An Intentional Path to Good Fortune

Research shows that we can, and in fact already do make our own luck. Here's how to quickly, with a little conscious attention, change your luck. Read More »

Moving Through Chronic Pain: How Exercise Can Heal What Hurts

How gentle, gradual exercise routines can help to lower symptoms, enable better physical functioning and boost morale in chronic pain patients with virtually no adverse side effects. Read More »

Nutty News: Eco-Sunscreen Made from Cashew Shells

A “green” sunscreen has been synthesized from discarded cashew-nut shells, providing good UVA and UVB absorbance, which can protect from harmful rays from the sun. Read More »

Planet Rescue: Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis

Around the globe, green activists of all ages are taking unified action to protect our planet against climate change with resolve, passion, and creativity. Read More »

Plastics Adios: Mexicans Return to Old Ways After Ban

A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, as well as handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021. Read More »

Roundup Redux: Organic Standards Clarified for Hydroponics

The USDA has closed a loophole that allowed farmers to spray soil with Monsanto’s glysophate to clear weeds prior to building a “certified organics” hydroponics greenhouse. Read More »

Take Echinacea to Reduce Anxiety

Echinacea angustifolia root extract may be helpful for situation-induced anxiety, indicates a new study. Read More »

Think Outside the House: Expanding Spring Cleaning

Before summer heat sets in, here are ways to expand spring green cleaning to the exterior of the house, yard and car. Read More »

Try Pine Bark to Improve Erectile Function and Cholesterol

Erectile dysfunction, an early diabetic indicator, responds to treatment with pine bark extract, researchers report. Read More »

Unsafe Sipping: Widespread Drinking Water Contamination Found

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found contamination of U.S. drinking water with manmade “forever chemicals” to be much worse than estimated. Read More »