McKinney & Prosper, TX July 2019

JULY 2019

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OUR SUMMER ISSUE

MINUTEMAN DISASTER RESPONSE

WHEELS FOR A WARRIOR

SKIN CARE FOR MEN

101 REASONS

TO CHOOSE RANDY

(AS YOUR REALTOR)

HERE’S THE FIRST 5:

1

I’ve assisted over 700 families build a new home from start to finish with most New Home Builders in the Metroplex.

2

When I list your home I will conduct a prelim Home Inspection.

3

Flex Realtor Fee program, when you allow me to list your home and represent you with your next home purchase.

4

Properties I’ve listed in 2018, sold on the average of 99.42% of the original list price.

5

I am not a Realtor Team or a Group, therefore you get me 25/8 (lol).

I’m here to provide you with the personal attention that you deserve throughout the entire process and through the Evergreen.

Visit DallasNewHomesrs.com to view #’s 6-101.

Touching Hearts through Real Estate for 21 years!

RANDY SUMMERS Realtor & New Construction Specialist | (214) 498-0083 1180 E. Prosper Trail Ste. 30 Prosper, TX 75078

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Summer Fun SUMMERTIME IS A MAGICAL SEASON. The kids are out of school, the sunshine seems never-ending and there’s no shortage of adventures that await. For many, summer evokes fond memories of childhood—sleepaway camp, family vacations and swimming until your fingers shriveled like prunes.

JULY 2019 PUBLISHER

Sharon Duffy | sharon.duffy@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Tom Bridges | tom.bridges@lifestylepubs.com

We also celebrate our nation’s independence and host parties for our friends and family. See page 20 for a perfect seasonal recipe.

In this issue of McKinney & Prosper Lifestyle, we want to remind you why summer is a season of opportunity. When’s the last time you played tourist in your home-

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Tom Bridges, Dr. James Ralston CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Christie Connell, Azure Photography

town? We invite you to use pages 22-26 as your guide to a spectacular site right here in McKinney & Prosper.

This month is also a great opportunity to discover new health and wellness practices. Pages 34-35 and 32-33 can be your guide to self-care this July.

With so much to see and do this month, we only scratched the surface of what McKinney & Prosper has to offer—but we hope this issue gets you off to a good start.

Happy exploring, McKinney & Prosper. We hope to see you around!

Sharon Duffy, Publisher Sharon.duffy@lifestylepubs.com

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

CORRECTIONS:

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

1. Last month’s issue inadvertently misstated the biography for one of the men of

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

Prosper and McKinnney. Jeffrey Yates and his wife have two children, ages 5 and

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

6. He recently opened a Propser office for his law firm where he practices business law, estate planning, probate and civil litigation. We apologize for the error and hope you will reach out to him for any legal needs you may have.

EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

2. And no, Prosper's mayor, Ray Smith, is NOT about 130 years old. He played for the 1980 Baylor Bears Southwest Conference Championship team, not in the 1908 game. The mayor requests that no one else ask him what skin cream he uses.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2019

FEATURES 22 FarmHouse Fresh A Beauty in our Midst

28 Minuteman Disaster Response Quick, Efficient, Fantastic!

32 Cosmetic Solutions for Men Dr. James Ralston

22 32

34 Innovative Wellness Functional Medicine Gets to the Cause

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DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

10

Good Times

14

Around Town

20 Culinary Creations 32 Locals Only 34 Healthy Lifestyle 36 Giving Back 38 DIY 42 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES

Prosper Downtown Live Prosper celebrated the opening of West Broadway St. with a great festival that included music, food, rides and more. It was a great celebration with more coverage coming in our August issue. Everyone of all ages had fun, and thanks go to Iris Meneley of Texas Amps and Axes and the Chamber of Commerce and all the volunteers!

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GOOD TIMES

Smiles Charity Annual Concert and Family Festival A great crowd enjoyed a beautiful afternoon and evening at the at this great event, held in the gorgeous Adriatica complex. Michael Ray was the headliner with the Maylee Thomas Band and Not Ur Girlfriends also providing outstanding performances. Great sponsors, food trucks, and rides provided a great time for all.

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AROUND TOWN Sports camps: Basketball tech, dodgeball, fencing, track and field and summer sports sampler programs are available.

To learn more, visit McKinneyTexas.org.

LARRY, STEVE AND RUDY: THE GATLIN BROTHERS JULY 6 It’s worth “All the Gold in California” to have these Grammy Award-winning brothers on the Courtroom Theater stage! Larry, Steve and Rudy have been singing together for more than 60 years, wowing audiences worldwide and racking up an impressive count of seven number-one singles, 32 Top 40 records, 22 studio

PROSPER SUMMER CAMPS

albums and five BMI “Million-Air” awards. Larry is ranked fourth on the list of those with the

Youth: Many programs including golf, tennis,

most self-penned Top 40 Billboard Hits—hits

basketball, soccer, Minecraft, drama and even

recorded by artists Barbra Streisand, Johnny

yoga are here to keep the kids busy this summer in

Cash, Kris Kristofferson and Elvis Presley,

Prosper! Have them build their own robot or learn

among others.

magic—so many exciting programs to choose from!

To learn more, visit ProsperParksAndRec.org/RecYouth.aspx.

McKinney Performing Arts Center Tickets.McKinneyPerformingArtsCenter. org/TheatreManager

Adult: Adult Tennis is open to all skill levels and is typically divided into two groups, beginners and players returning to the game and experienced intermediate players. Classes combine instruction on technique and drills emphasizing actual play and strategy.

To learn more, visit ProsperParksAndRec.org/ RecAdult.aspx

MCKINNEY SUMMER CAMPS McKinney is offering varied camps including the following: —Day camps at Old Settler's: Each week offers a special theme that’s jam-packed with fun trips, exciting challenges, team building and much more.

—Adventure camps: Our Adventure Camps are guaranteed to keep your child busy with fun activities and create a summer they will never for-

Performing as Elvis Presley since 1996, Kraig

get. Choose one or multiple camps for an action-

Parker has carefully honed the King’s moves,

packed summer.

voice and very likeness over the ensuing years

—Survival skills camp: A fun opportunity to learn

to bring the ultimate image of Elvis Presley to

social and survival skills to build courage, confi-

life. Backed by The Royal Tribute Band, a full Las

dence and character.

Vegas-style show band complete with backup

—Youth tech camps: Subjects offered are iGame creators, animation, iMobile game design, coding, movie making and more.

—Arts and creative expression camps: Includes the Robert Garden School of Art and various other art-themed programs.

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singers, the show will have you dancing on the edge of your seat until the scarves start flying.

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AROUND TOWN

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MARTYN LUCAS, THE WORLD PIANO MAN Martyn Lucas, born in the United Kingdom, moved to North Dallas in 2017. He has performed in all of the major theaters in the United Kingdom; a piano concert in Euro Disney, Paris; all the major cruise lines—including P&O, Saga and Carnival

Cruise

Lines—and in

Caribbean islands and all major capitals of the world. He also performed as a Phantom of the Opera in London's Covent Garden. He had successful long-running theater tours in the UK with "One Night in Vegas" with musicians from the world-acclaimed British Philharmonic Orchestra and the "One Night in Vegas" showgirls.

Martyn Lucas was voted as World Piano Man. He achieved this award due to the many styles of his piano playing and ability to sing in voices of fourteen singers including Sir Elton John, Pavarotti, Michael Jackson, Bryan Adams, Richard Marx, Axel Rose, Sir Paul McCartney, Louis Armstrong and many more. Martyn also has an amazing repertoire of 650 songs.

McKinney Performing Arts Center July 19: One Night with the Piano Man July 20: One Night at the Musicals MartynLucas.com/Tour-Dates

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Whether you are a beginner, intermediate to advanced musician or just learning to play is simply something you have always wanted to do, we have a place for you at The Guitar Sanctuary’s Performance Academy.

Our faculty is made up of seasoned professional musicians that work in today’s music business. Our atmosphere and environment is one of encouragement and a commitment to excellence while understanding that making music and an inquisitive spirit is essential to creativity. Music is a powerful catalyst for personal growth.

Discover your creative journey at The Guitar Sanctuary’s Performance Academy.

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AROUND TOWN

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Elvis’ French Toast ARTICLE TOM BRIDGES PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTIE CONNELL

Elvis's favorite!

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SERVED AT LOCAL YOCAL BBQ & GRILL

THIS ELVIS FRENCH TOAST RECIPE HAS ALL THE INGREDIENTS LOVED BY THE KING OF ROCK N’ ROLL— PEANUT BUTTER, BANANA AND BACON—AND YES, IT GETS EVEN MORE DECADENT WHEN YOU TOP IT ALL OFF WITH A LITTLE POWDERED SUGAR, MAPLE SYRUP AND MAYBE A LITTLE WHIPPED CREAM, JUST TO MAKE SURE THIS BRUNCH DISH IS JUST AS OVERTHE-TOP AS ELVIS HIMSELF.

you’ll need + 4 eggs + 2 cups milk or half-and-half + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract + 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy) + 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened + 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks + Slices of Texas toast + 3-4 bananas + 1 stick butter + 2 cups brown sugar + 2 ounces honey + 1 ounce rum + 1 ounce banana liquor

BATTER: Blend milk, eggs and extract and reserve until ready to cook.

PEANUT BUTTER MOUSSE: Mix together softened cream cheese and peanut butter until uniformly mixed.

Fold whipped cream into peanut butter mixture in 3 parts.

Reserve in fridge.

BANANAS “FOSTER” SAUCE: In medium saucepan, melt butter and add brown sugar and honey. Allow to fully dissolve and add liquor(s). Allow to cook for 2 minutes then remove from heat. Add sliced bananas and allow to slightly cool before use.

Dip thick-cut Texas toast into batter and cook on a flat skillet or griddle over medium heat for approximately 3 minutes per side. Allow the batter enough time to fully cook then reserve until ready to serve. Add peanut butter mousse on top of 1 slice then add another slice on top. Cut in half then cover with bananas “Foster” sauce. Enjoy!

Bacon and syrup optional.

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A BEAUTY IN OUR MIDST

FarmHouse Fresh

ARTICLE TOM BRIDGES | PHOTOGRAPHY AZURE PHOTOGRAPHY, CHRISTIE CONNELL

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WHO THEY ARE You would never guess the farmhouse on a hill with pasture surrounding it is the creative headquarters for one of the most successful companies to come out of McKinney, but it is.

FarmHouse Fresh (FHF) has become the favorite line of body care products in the industry.

Their tagline, "deliciously grown skincare," has developed from the company’s first two passions. Freshly grown on their farm or other local U.S. farms (98% Texas products), ingredients are harvested, washed and extracted within hours to ensure vitamins are at their peak. And they ensure zero waste—feeding the chickens the pulpy leftover rinds! Their farm-to-table treatments are as delicious as they are authentically crafted with organic fruits, vegetables and herbs and small batch liquors from across the U.S. The third passion is helping care for forgotten, neglected, and abused farm animals at their FHF Ranch and Sanctuary. They also fund, transport and actively support other rescues. Following their creed—“Life is Short. Save Something Furry.”—they use part of the proceeds from your purchases to help care for these unfortunate creatures.

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HOW THEY STARTED It started when the founder, Shannon McLinden,

created

a

product

that

smoothed cracked heels. Made from a mixture of sea salt and rice bran oil, the product caught the pleasant attention of Oprah, and the company has evolved into an international phenomenon producing seasonal offerings. While she initiated the company in Frisco in 2011, she moved the offices to McKinney in 2015.

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THE PRODUCTS FHF has an extensive collection of face, body, bath and fragrance products. At FHF, you can enjoy exfoliators, oils, lotions, creams,

moisturizers,

cleansers,

soaks,

scrubs, perfumes, candles and more.

Their products are the favorites in upscale hotels, spas and the resort industry and are distributed in the U.S., Mexico and the Middle East. They continuously collect awards from consumer magazines and have made Oprah’s “O-List” twice.

FHF works with the aestheticians to develop personalized programs. Their products are known for having an aroma that makes their products smell more like food than skin care. As Oprah said about the initial heel treatment, “Here's a trio of foot scrubs that smell so good, I want to serve them over berries!"

So, this woman-owned-business with two patents and lots of trademarks has indeed brought beauty into our midst and shares it across the globe. Very well done, FarmHouse Fresh, very well done indeed.

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ARTICLE TOM BRIDGES | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Minuteman Disaster Response

QUICK, EFFICIENT, FANTASTIC!

FEW PROGRAMS, IF ANY, ARE EQUIPPED TO

to tornadoes to hurricanes. The most recent, at the

HANDLE A DISASTER MORE QUICKLY OR EFFI-

time of this writing, was in Oklahoma the week of May

CIENTLY THAN MCKINNEY’S OWN MINUTEMAN

19. Numerous tornadoes had spread across the state,

DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM. Founded out of a

and on that Monday, two teams of storm trackers were

desire by a local church to send help after the dreadful

sent to watch where the weather was going to be most

day of May 22, 2011, when an EF5 tornado killed 161

dangerous. They jumped into action once the torna-

and injured 1,150 in Joplin, Missouri, their mission has

does started, along with voluminous rains that created

become, “to save lives and provide assistance in the

flooding of the Arkansas River from the Keystone Lake

immediate aftermath of a disaster.”

Dam west of Tulsa down to Webber’s Falls.

“To save lives and provide assistance in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.”

HOW ARE THEY SO QUICK TO THE SCENE?

The team’s first five years were dedicated mainly

With their own storm tracking capabilities, they can be

to search and rescue efforts. By 2017, the team was

there more expediently since they already know where

composed of about 30 members. That is the year they

the worst is going to happen. Many of those whom they

launched the relief team, and now they have about 120

have helped said they never knew of Minuteman Disaster

volunteers to support the initial team. The team and

Response (MDR), didn’t know how they got there so fast,

these volunteers leave their families and jobs some-

but certainly were happy to see them.

times for days when called to help, but for events such

The unit is also self-sufficient, so they don’t drain

as Hurricane Harvey, the organization was deployed

resources from the already-affected area. They are

for 50 days, alternately using 100 volunteers.

equipped to house their members wherever they go

The unit covers Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and

through the use of multiple trailers, each designed

Louisiana. They have already helped at least 18 com-

to provide a communication center, sleeping quar-

munities recover from various disasters from flooding

ters, showers and restrooms.

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T h e y a r e e q u i p p e d to h o u s e their members wherever they go through the use o f m u lt i p l e t r a i l e r s, e ac h d e s i g n e d to p r ov i d e a c o m m u n i cat i o n c e n t e r , s l e e p i n g q ua rt e r s, s h ow e r s a n d r e st r o o m s.”

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If MDR sounds like something you would be interested in helping, you may do so in various ways. First, you can donate. As you can tell from their activities and required equipment, their efforts require significant funding. What could be a little donation on your part could add up to a lot for the team. Second, you may volunteer if you are at least 18 years old. And, if you have always thought you might want to help but didn’t know how or were afraid of getting in the way, don’t worry. All volunteers go through training that includes two hours of online training and prepares volunteers to be deployment ready when the next call comes. There is also advanced training for those who want to have task-specific training. Finally, you can become a sponsor. If you own a company and want to get involved, you can join their current list of sponsors who help significantly.

Hurricane Harvey Set-Up

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Team at work.

Organizing the Day

Matt Payne with appreciative couple

Visit MinuteManResponse.org to learn more about the disasters from which this fantastic organization has helped recover. Please consider donating, volunteering, or sponsoring this 501(c)(3) organization.

Well done, Minuteman Disaster Response!

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LOCALS ONLY

Cosmetic Solutions for Men DR. JAMES RALSTON

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTIE CONNELL

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WHEN IT COMES TO SKIN CARE, MEN

(IPL). IPL uses multiple light wavelengths to

HAVE TRADITIONALLY KEPT THINGS REL-

minimize or erase sun-induced changes on

ATIVELY SIMPLE. However, now more than

the skin, including brown pigmentation, age

ever, men are pursuing healthier, younger-look-

spots and broken blood vessels. IPL is also

ing skin. It’s important to evaluate your skin

used to treat the facial changes of rosacea.

care routine and learn more about your body’s largest organ and how to make it look its best.

Non-invasive

body

contouring

with

Coolsculpting and NuEra Tight, which Dr.

Dr. Ralston, award-winning dermatologist

Ralston calls “Fire and Ice,” can be used

and founding president of the Dermatology

to remove unwanted fat in both men and

Center of McKinney, says more and more men

women, especially in stubborn areas that

are seeking out cosmetic procedures than ever.

don’t seem to go away with diet and exer-

Whether for professional reasons, social media,

cise. Excess male breast tissue can occur in

relationships or just to look as good as they feel,

adults as testosterone levels decrease with

“Brotox” (Botox) and “Dudesport” (Dysport)

age. The development of “man boobs” can

are on the rise in men of all ages, as well as

be demoralizing. Coolsculpting and NuEra

fillers and other cosmetic procedures. Men also

Tight can target these areas and others such

want to look younger, more vital and attractive.

as the abdomen, back, love handles and

In fact, the number of men who are receiving

under the chin without surgery or downtime.

cosmetic procedures is rising. Dr. Ralston safely

Tattoos are more common than ever

performs treatments such as Botox, Dysport,

before. However, seventy percent of employ-

fillers and other injectables himself, utilizing

ers do not favor visible tattoos on employ-

his experience and training in skin surgery

ees. One study suggests that one-third of

and facial anatomy to precisely place the

those with tattoos hope to have at least

injection in the patient’s optimum location.

one removed. Dr. Ralston uses the latest

Manscaping has become a popular term

next-generation picotechnology and nano-

used for the elimination of hair growth in men.

technology lasers with multiple wavelengths

A lot of men are discovering how easy it is to

to safely, quickly and completely remove

control hair growth in unwanted areas with

even stubborn multicolor tattoos.

laser hair removal. One of the more popular

In addition to his board certification in

areas for men to eliminate unwanted hair is on

dermatology, Dr. Ralston has three addi-

the back and neck. Nobody wants to subject

tional years of subspecialty fellowship

themselves to pain or ineffective treatments.

training in dermatology. You can and should

That’s why finding a physician that has the

entrust your skin to his care. Rather than

latest and most effective technology is import-

merely choosing a pre-set option on a

ant. The Dermatology Center of McKinney

device, his knowledge and experience allow

has the tools, expertise and latest technology

him to customize and individualize treatment

to meet this objective. For laser hair removal,

parameters on the right device to maximize

Dr. Ralston uses the new SplendorXTM with

results and minimize risks for each patient.

BLEND XTM technology for comfort and to

The Dermatology Center of McKinney

increase speed, efficacy and efficiency. Don’t

and Dr. James Ralston offer the tools, expe-

settle for a nonmedical spa that uses outdated

rience and personalized attention to help

equipment and creates unnecessary risks.

men and women love their skin and reflect

Another increasingly popular photorejuvenation treatment is called Intense Pulsed Light

their best self both now and for a long time to come. Your skin is his specialty.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

INNOVATIVE WELLNESS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE GETS TO THE CAUSE KAREN, CAN YOU TELL ME A BIT ABOUT

We take a collaborative approach with our patients in achieving

YOU AND YOUR PRACTICE?

this goal. We ask our patients to complete a comprehensive health

I’m originally from Gainesville but have lived in Las Vegas, Whitesboro, McKinney and now Wylie, with my husband, Jesse, who is also our company’s operations manager.

history prior to their first appointment. If available, we ask them to provide previous medical records.

I use that data to create a tentative testing, diet and supplementation

I’ve practiced family/primary care since 2009. In 2015, I opened

plan. During the patient’s first visit, often lasting 90 minutes for thorough

my clinic in Sherman. We provide a hybrid of family practice and

examination and explanation, I explain how the elements of the health

functional medicine. This past December, we opened our McKinney

history fit together. After initial testing, there is a follow-up appointment

office which is exclusively a functional medicine practice.

where we have a detailed review of the test results. In each subsequent visit, we work toward our goal of root cause resolution.

WHY WOULD SOMEONE BE INTERESTED IN FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE? Functional medicine is for anyone with a chronic disease—whether

YOU MENTIONED SCIENCE AND RELATED DATA. CAN YOU EXPLAIN THAT MORE?

diabetes, fibromyalgia, asthma/allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic

I suppose there are many ways to practice functional medicine,

fatigue or other. Functional medicine’s goal is to identify the root cause

just like there are many ways to practice conventional medicine. I

of the illness and address it rather than just treating symptoms.

believe data and science should support a treatment plan. The data

We look at the whole person, not just a particular body system. Many patients look to functional medicine for resolution and remission after they’ve completed multiple treatments through conventional medicine.

can come from testing blood, saliva, urine, stool samples and reviewing validated questionnaires.

To aid with understanding and successfully completing their treatment plan, each patient receives a personalized functional wellness

CAN YOU GIVE EXAMPLES OF CHRONIC DISEASE

plan in notebook form which contains elements of their plan such

YOU’VE TREATED WITH FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE?

as test results, nutrition, sleep, stress, exercise, supplementation and

A female patient with rheumatoid arthritis was treated after discov-

medication. The notebook is updated during each visit.

ering multiple food sensitivities. Eliminating those foods, her inflammation and pain have resolved—without prescription medication.

Another female patient with lifelong asthma, allergies and

HOW DOES A PERSON KNOW IF FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE IS RIGHT FOR THEM?

eczema discovered she had severe food allergies not explored

Typically, I look for two things in a potential patient. First, do they

by her specialists. Within six months, she healed her system well

have a chronic health condition? Second, we assess whether

enough to start eating some of those foods again with no flares.

the person shows a willingness to look at his/her lifestyle and

Another notable case was a female patient with severe fatigue,

commit to making the required changes.

unable to work, but when we isolated her GI issues with a stool test, she was able to go back to work and be productive again.

HOW DOES ONE BECOME A PATIENT AND GET STARTED WITH A TREATMENT PLAN?

WHAT CAN A PATIENT EXPECT FROM THE

Please visit our website, FindInnovativeHealthcare.com, and click

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE TREATMENT APPROACH?

on "McKinney practice." Call the listed number or submit an inquiry.

Functional medicine aims to find the root cause of an illness.

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Our office manager, Sharilynn, will answer any questions.

“FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE IS FOR ANYONE WITH A CHRONIC DISEASE—WHETHER DIABETES, FIBROMYALGIA, ASTHMA/ ALLERGIES, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, CHRONIC FATIGUE OR OTHER. FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE’S GOAL IS TO IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ILLNESS AND ADDRESS IT RATHER THAN JUST TREATING SYMPTOMS.” July 2019 | McKinney & Prosper Lifestyle

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GIVING BACK

wheels for a deserving warrior FIRST SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE—WHEELS FOR WARRIORS GIVE THE KEYS

RICHARD “DOC” ESSIG JR. HAS PROVEN TO BE A TRUE SERVANT LEADER AND WAS SELECTED TO RECEIVE A WONDERFUL SURPRISE BECAUSE OF HIS DEDICATION TO HELPING WOUNDED VETERANS IN AN ACTIVE BATTLEFIELD AND SERVING HIS COUNTRY. Service First Automotive, which created Wheels for Warriors to recognize the sacrifice veterans have made for our freedom and to help those that have fallen on difficult times, provided the gift of transportation to Richard May 9 at their facility.

“We’re proud to support Wheels for Warriors, a charity that helps us say thanks to those who protected our freedom, by giving them the freedom of reliable transportation,” says Nathan Pruski, Service First Automotive co-founder.

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Richard "Doc" Essig Jr.

First Service Automotive—Wheels for Warriors 2830 VIRGINIA PARKWAY, MCKINNEY WHAT THEY DID It was a windy, cloudy day, but that didn't dampen the spirits of those who honored this warrior, including McKinney's Mayor, George Fuller. With help from Service First teammates, local high school students and their customer family, First Service Automotive—Wheels to Warriors plans to annually donate a vehicle to a very deserving veteran.

While in the U.S. Army, Richard served as a health care specialist in the Afghanistan War and received several awards and medals including the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with the campaign star, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal and Combat Medical Badge.

However, since returning home, this North Texan has landed on difficult times while adjusting to civilian life. He attends PTSD classes to help process the emotional trauma of combat, but he didn't have reliable transportation to sustain steady employment. These are a few of the reasons why the Service First Automotive—Wheels for Warriors Selection Committee believe he is deserving of the gift of transportation that will help him advance his career forward.

WHO THEY ARE Service First Automotive Centers, a Caliber Collision Company, was founded to enrich the lives of others and change the image of the automotive repair industry. Service First is built on educating consumers by building trust through transparency and respecting its customers’ time and their choices.

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DIY

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you r way to a

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ADULT- AND KID-FRIENDLY NATURAL BUG REPELLENTS FROM A BEAUTIFUL MESS

A D U LT (AGE 15 AND OVER) WHAT YOU NEED: + 10 drops lemon essential oil + 10 drops lemongrass essential oil + 8 drops lavender essential oil + 8 drops eucalyptus essential oil + 1 ½ ounces distilled water (minus 1 teaspoon to make room for the essential oils in the bottle) + ½ ounce 95% proof grain alcohol*

WHAT YOU DO: In a 2-ounce spray bottle, add the grain alcohol (or Solubol) and drop in essential oils. Swirl to combine. Place the cap back on the bottle. Allow the oils to disperse in the alcohol for about 1 hour, then add distilled water, swirling again to combine. *The grain alcohol is used as a preservative as well as a carrier for the oils, but you can also use a product like this instead of grain alcohol at a 1:4 ratio (1 drop essential oil to 4 drops Solubol) if you’d rather and then just fill the rest with water to fill the 2-ounce spray bottle.

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DIY

(CON TI N UED)

K I D ’S

WHAT YOU NEED:

WHAT YOU DO:

+ 4 drops lavender essential oil

In a 2-ounce spray bottle, add the grain alcohol (or Solubol) and drop

+ 1 ½ ounces distilled water

+ 10 drops lemon essential oil + 10 drops lemongrass essential oil

in essential oils. Swirl to combine. Place the cap back on the bottle. Allow the oils to disperse in the alcohol for about 1 hour, then add distilled water, swirling again to combine.

(minus 1 teaspoon to make room for the essential oils in the bottle) + ½ ounce 95% proof grain alcohol*

*The grain alcohol is used as a preservative as well as a carrier for the oils, but you can also use a product like this instead of grain alcohol at a 1:4 ratio (1 drop essential oil to 4 drops Solubol) if you’d rather and then just fill the rest with water to fill the 2-ounce spray bottle.

IF YOU WANT TO PRINT SOME LABELS FOR YOUR BUG SPRAY, JUST DOWNLOAD SOME FROM A BEAUTIFUL MESS AND PRINT ONTO STICKER PAPER! Find more DIYs at ABeautifulMess.com and shop these essential oils and more at OuiFresh.com.

While there can be concern about citrus oils on the skin when exposed to sunlight, lemongrass isn’t a photosensitive oil, and if lemon essential oil is steam-distilled rather than cold-pressed (Oui Fresh essential oils are cold-pressed) it can be used on the skin. So just make sure to note which one your lemon oil is and only spray on clothes if you don’t have a skin-safe lemon oil (which is an application method a lot of people prefer anyway if they are more sensitive to oils).

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HEARD SUMMER CAMPS

RED, WHITE AND BOOM MCKINNEY

HEARD MUSEUM ROPES COURSE

and Natural Sanctuary

and Craig's Ranch

and Wildlife Sanctuary

Heard Natural Science Museum

Heard

Summer

Camps

Historic Downtown McKinney

Red, White and Boom kicks off with

Treetop

opportunities for children from North

downtown events!

Course offers high and low ele-

Texas and beyond to delve into the

+ Parade at 10 a.m.

ments courses located within our

wonders of nature on our 289-acre

+ Classic car/truck/cycle show at 1 p.m.

beautiful

sanctuary July 1-3. Encounter animal

+ Evening festivities resume at 5:30 p.m.

trained facilitators tailor each pro-

ambassadors,

+ Fireworks display at 9:45 p.m.

gram based upon your desired

themed topics, and more. Studies

Evening events are at the McKinney

learning outcomes. Using both low

have shown that spending time out-

Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch

and high elements to highlight best

doors is not only fun for our children,

with music, food, kids’ activities

practices and meaningful subject

but also plays an important role in

and a concert.

matter, we create a learning environ-

many facets of child development.

For more information about the event,

ment that encourages personal and

HeardMuseum.org/Camps

call 972.547.7480.

corporate growth.

investigate

feature

Heard Natural Science Museum

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deciduous

Ropes

forest.

Our

HeardMuseum.org/ropescourse

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Smarts, and Sweets July 26, 1:30-3

Charity Softball game, live music,

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p.m. at Academics Plus.

food trucks, car show, games and

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The Splash Bash features the Texas top

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variety band, Six of the Matter. At 9:30

the splash ground and Windmill

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playground. And it's free!

show that you won’t want to miss.

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