In This Issue: March 2022 March 2022 Digital Magazine Please enjoy the March 2022 Food and Nutrition Issue! Flip through the pages of our digital magazine or scroll through the articles below. Bircher-Benner 2 Manual for Patients with Liver and Gallbladder Conditions Sponsored Content A fundamental goal of the Maximilian Bircher Foundation is the promotion of research work to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and scientifically based regulatory naturopathy. Read More » VegFest Food and Music Festival Returns to Pensacola The fourth annual Pensacola VegFest, a vegan food and music festival, will take place April 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Gulfside Pavilion at 20 Casino Beach Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach. The family-friendly event will offer live music, specialty foods and shopping. Read More » Call to Artists for ‘Musings of the Divine Feminine’ Roots Shoppe has issued a call for artists to participate in its art show, Musings of the Divine Feminine, taking place April 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a 10 a.m. setup time. The deadline to reserve booth space is 11:59 p.m. April 15. Read More » 30A Farmers' Markets Farmers Market Season is Back! Find a location near you! Read More » Hypnosis: Creating Positive Outcomes Naturally Thanks to movies, books and television, there are many misconceptions about hypnosis. Most people don’t realize how effective this natural tool can be for improving negative thought patterns, perceptions and behaviors, says Peggy Hyde, Ph.D., a certified consulting hypnotist based in Fort Walton. Read More » Vegging Out Finally March is here, escorting winter out the back door. Most of us are glad to see it. But winter won’t leave without a fight. Often she snaps back with her last frosty breath in March, trying desperately to hold on. Read More » ‘Turn Off and Tune In’ at Stone Soup ISC Retreat Stone Soup ISC, in Fort Walton Beach, will host a family-friendly retreat, Turning Off and Tuning In, the weekend of March 26 and 27. Events will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, lunch included, with expert-led seminars designed to help participants connect with themselves and their families. Read More » Escaping Chronic Pain: Mini Escape Massage offers holistic, proactive care in Navarre Opening a business during a pandemic comes with “unique challenges,” admits Alyssa Elman, who launched hers—Mini Escape Massage, in Navarre—in March 2020. Read More » Ann Armbrecht on the Business of Ethical Botanicals Writer and anthropologist Ann Armbrecht explores the relationship between humans and the planet, notably through her work with plants and plant medicine. Read More » A Weekend Warrior Survival Guide: Prevention, First-Aid and Recovery Weekend warrior injuries can be serious, taking months and even surgery to be resolved. With prevention, simple exercises and minimal investment of time, most suffering can be avoided. Read More » Bacteria May Become Plastic Pathfinders A study has discovered that microbes in oceans and soils worldwide are evolving to eat plastic. Read More » Beyond Kibble: How to Shop for the Healthiest Pet Food There are better quality kibble and canned pet foods available today than in the past, along with frozen raw and freeze-dried raw foods. Here's what to look for in healthy dog and cat food. Read More » Beyond Picky Eating: Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders Children of any gender and age can be afflicted with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other conditions unique to younger kids, but holistic solutions can help with childhood eating disorders. Read More » Buffalo Cauliflower Bites This healthier version of buffalo wings is meat-free and baked instead of fried, but full of flavor and spice. Read More » Burnout Recovery: Ways to Reset and Find Balance Burnout, once primarily a workplace concern, is turning into a societal norm and causing health issues to arise. Here are helpful strategies to find balance and healing. Read More » Drink Coffee and Tea to Reduce Dementia and Stroke Risk Study finds that drinking both coffee and tea in the course of a day correlates with a lower risk of stroke and dementia compared to drinking either one exclusively. Read More » Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle: Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate How to start adapting a plant-based diet using vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to create balanced textures and flavors for meat-alternatives. Read More » Eat Alpha Lipoic Acid-Rich Foods to Live Longer A high dietary intake of foods containing alpha lipoic acid (ALA), a plant-based amino acid essential to the body’s metabolism, is associated with reduced risks of death from various causes. Read More » Environment Damaged by Winter Road Salt The salt used on roads to combat snow and ice in the winter is wreaking havoc on the environment and our drinking water. Read More » Flip Side of Melting Glaciers May Benefit Salmon More than 300 melting glaciers between British Columbia and Alaska have the potential to create 3,800 miles of new salmon habitat by 2100. Read More » Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Now Labeled as Bioengineered (BE) The labeling rule for food products altered at the genetic level was finalized and implemented on January 1 to uphold the integrity of labeling claims and increase marketplace transparency. Read More » Journaling to Access Inner Wisdom When we’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, we can find the inner wisdom we need with these simple journaling steps. Read More » Kids’ Eating Disorders Signs of anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), pica and other childhood eating disorders common in children 12 and under. Read More » One-Pan Skillet Eggplant Parmigiana A vegan version of this delicious Italian favorite using plant-based mozzarella. Read More » People of Faith Find Deep Connection to the Environment Most of the world’s organized religious sects contain a doctrine or reference to preserving the environment. Read More » Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream: Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations Vegans have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices go mainstream with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet and our health. Read More » Run 10 Minutes for a Brain Boost New research shows that a mere 10 minutes of moderate-intensity running boosts cognitive function. Read More » Sustainably Coping with Sea Level Rise In the coastal nation of the Netherlands, houseboats able to cope with rising seas or rain-induced floods are being constructed. Read More » Take Vinegar to Lower the Blues Researchers found a reduction in self-reported depression scores in study participants who consumed daily amounts of vinegar. Read More » The 411 on Styrofoam: Why We Should Just Say No The harm Styrofoam causes to human health and the planet outweighs its convenience. Here are safer, eco-friendly alternatives. Read More » The Bounty of Farmers Markets: Buying Local Boosts Health, the Economy and the Planet Farmers’ markets offer the freshest fruits and veggies around, encourage organic and seasonal eating, support local farmers, and lower the carbon footprint of buying and shipping produce. Read More » Tips to Prevent Injury Simple stretches and warmups to help prevent injuries before participating in a workout or physical activity. Read More » In-Print