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ugust reminds us that it’s time head back to school.

When my daughter was little, every year at this time I found myself hoping that she felt she’d had memorable summer experiences; something meaningful she’d be excited to write about when asked to share her obligatory talk or essay on, “What I did this summer.”

I now realize that children’s God-given sense of trust and innate unpretentiousness opens their hearts to experience wonder and enthusiasm over what adults might consider small or insignificant. It’s why they’re the most creative beings on Earth.

This month Natural Awakenings explores the role that creativity plays in nurturing children and stellar ways to empower them as they grow. In “Growing Up Empowered: Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves,” Judith Fertig uncovers how to teach our children to dream big, learn to take healthy risks, be of service to others, foster leadership skills and help create a sustainable world. Local Creativity Coach Jill Allison Bryan extends this idea in “Simple Ways to Practice Creative Self-Care,” where she urges adults to rediscover and maintain our own creativity at any stage of life.

We also highlight the Trinity Environmental Academy, a unique Metroplex asset that’s teaching young people ways to protect and respect this wonderful planet upon which their future depends. Its campus comes complete with a former football field garden and Dallas’ 6,000-acre Great Trinity Forest as a canvas. We pray that they and succeeding generations will do a better job of stewarding Earth’s integrity those preceding.

Continuing with this eco-theme, we tackle the issue of food waste diversion, checking in with local major league sports teams coping with the fact that a single game generates more food waste in one day than most families do in a year. We learn that the commitment to green such facilities must be just as intentional and committed as it is at home.

As always, we hope you will find something in this issue that inspires and motivates you to become a better steward of your own health, as well as the health of our dear planet. Please let us know how we doing.

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SUSTAINABILITY Diverting Food Waste

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newsbriefs Linda Gossett Featured at Creative Art Center 50th Anniversary

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he Creative Arts Center of Dallas (CAC), a nonprofit school of visual arts and community arts organization geared to beginning, emerging and working artists, will host a new exhibition, Process 2 Product: from Inspiration to Innovation, through August 19. The exhibition series, organized in observance of the 50th anniversary of CAC, explores the artistic process of ceramic artist Linda Gossett from conception to a finished solution. There will be an opening reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The exhibition demonstrates the struggle and satisfaction of working through an idea with either the desired outcome or knowledge for the next effort. Gossett has been working in clay for more than 20 years.

CAC is a thriving arts community for a diverse range of students from teens to seniors, offering more than 500 classes and workshops per year in such disciplines as ceramics, clay sculpture, creative writing, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal arts, mosaic, painting, photography, printmaking and stone carving.

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Inaugural Earth Day Texas Expeditions

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arth Day Texas (EDTx), the world’s largest nonprofit annual public green exhibition, is launching a year-round event series, Earth Day Texas Expeditions, to help the adventurous discover natural hidden gems around North Texas, spend time with experts and discover some of the most beautiful and ecologically significant destinations during half-day and fullday trips.

The first expedition is slated for October 15 at the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 25 miles southeast of Dallas on 2,000 acres of manmade wetlands. Participants will take part in an interactive exhibit, a fully equipped research lab to study the landscape, animals and boardwalks extending into the living wetland.

EDTx will schedule trips that highlight Texas’ environmentally friendly areas. Enthusiasts will explore ways to protect their neighboring air, water and lands through education and research. Future EDTx EXP destinations may include Caddo Lake, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Trinity River Audubon Center and the Great Trinity Forest.

Each of these intimate, immersive experiences will be led by conservation experts that will cover the wildlife, historic background and environmental significance of each destination.

For registration, visit Facebook. com/earthdaytx.

Dollar Days at Dallas Arboretum

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ugust is the last month of Summer at the Arboretum, which features Gary Lee Price’s Great Contributors Bronze Statutes Exhibit throughout the 66-acre gardens.

Dollars Days brings $1 admission, sodas, juice and frozen pops, $2 root beer floats and hotdogs, $4 brownie sundaes and $5 parking. The Children’s Adventure Garden also offers Matter Mondays, Texas Tuesdays, Water Wednesdays, Think Tank Thursdays and Find It Fridays every week in August.

The many beds are bursting with ageratum, impatiens, lobelias, petunias, cleome, begonias, salvia, marigolds and zinnias during the summer. As it heats up, caladiums, lantana, pride of Barbados, variegated tapioca, elephant ears and coleus are added to the gardens. August Dollar Day tickets are available for purchase only at the gate.

Location: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas. For more information on August Dollar Days and other daily activities, call 214-5156500 or visit DallasArboretum.org.

Healthy Chicken for the Masses

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allas-based Dickeys Barbecue Pit, with 550 stores across America, will start serving cage-free, vegetarian-fed chicken without raising price. Launch of their sustainable BBQ chicken is scheduled for August 15.

Dickeys, founded in 1941 and now one of the nation’s top BBQ brands and rated among the top 10 casual restaurant chains, is leading the way among casual restaurant chains in antibiotic-free and sustainable meats.

Dickeys is also leading the way in sustainability with its new store models which feature a holistic sensory experience from décor made largely of sustainablysourced, reclaimed wood to hand-crafted elements on the walls. The new store model also includes recyclable and compostable takeout containers made of 100 percent sugarcane and all Dickey’s locations will now use proprietary wood-blend pellets to slow smoke all meats that consume 80 percent less wood.

For more information, visit Dickeys.com.

Tour des Fleurs Now Accepting Entrants

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elebrating its 11th anniversary, the Tour des Fleurs 10K and 20K races will benefit the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden on September 17 with the start and finish line located on the lakeside trail of White Rock Lake. Tour Fleurs also offers cash prizes ranging from $75 to $400. The 20K race starts at 7 a.m. and the 10K race begins at 7:40 a.m.

The after race party will be a huge celebration of the 11th anniversary featuring a wide array of food and beverage donors, a physical therapy clinic at the W.B. Carrell Memorial Clinic booth, massages, yoga and freebies from sponsors. Live music will be provided by Dr. Buz and the Medicated Trio, featuring one of the W.B. Carrell Clinic’s own doctors, Dr. W.Z. Burkhead, Jr., as the lead singer.

Location: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas. Tour des Fleurs has become a tradition for more than 3,000 runners, and online registration is now open for the Sep. event. For more information and registration, visit TourDesFleurs.com.

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reen Source DFW, a North Texas-based online environmental news publication created by the Memnosyne Institute, is seeking nominations for the 2016 Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards to be held November 3 at the Dallas Arboretum.

Nominations will be accepted through August 25 and voting will commence fro September 1 to 30. The 2015 Green Source DFW Sustainable top three nominees in each Award winners category with the highest number of votes will go on to final selection by a panel. Winners will be announced at the event.

There are six categories: Small Nonprofit Organization, Small Business, Large Business, Volunteer, Nonprofit Professional and For Profit Professional. In addition, organic gardening pioneer Howard Garrett will be receiving a Lifetime Achievement award and will speak at the event.

Find the nomination form at Tinyurl. com/GSDFWAwards. Prospective sponsors may call Wendel Withrow at 214-287-1046 or email Wendel@ GreenSourceDFW.org.

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mployees from area Starbucks Coffee Shops are volunteering to work in the organic gardening project in Lewisville on land furnished by the Trinity River Water Project. Crops include corn, cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, beans, radishes, squash, onions, melons and bell peppers.

Starbucks also provides coffee grounds for the garden.

Produce from the project is used to support the Salvation Army feeding program, providing free, hot meals in Lewisville each weekday. Scraps from the kitchen are used to make compost for the garden. Through the organic gar-

dening project, those that benefit from the more than 500 meals each week now enjoy an added element of nutrition from fresh produce grown right in their own community.

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eventbriefs Gluten Free and Allergen Free Expo Returns to Dallas

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luten Free and Allergen include baked goods, kale chips, Free Expo, the largest kombucha, nut-free nut butters, gluten-free expo in the skin care, vitamins, suppleUnited States, is returning to ments, cosmetics, cleaning prodthe Dallas-Fort Worth area for ucts and more. Service providers the sixth consecutive year from such as chiropractors, gluten 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., September testing companies, support 10 and 11, at the Dallas Market groups and cookbook authors North Hall. are also present to share their CEO Jen Cafferty started expertise. All exhibitors have an Jen Cafferty the event in Chicago nearly allergen card at their booth so 10 years ago in the hope that she could attendees can see what ingredients are in help individuals and families make their the product in a straightforward, easygluten-free journey easier, including to-understand format. Those with severe her own. “The event began as cookallergies should still inquire with the ing classes with only a few exhibitors,” representative before trying a product. says Cafferty, “we have since grown to Cafferty met with the leaders of the include hundreds of brands and a full Gluten Intolerance Group of Greater educational series.”

Dallas, which welcomed her to come The Expo attracts guests with celiac to Dallas. “They helped me find the disease, gluten intolerance, autoimmune first venue and are still there, volunteerconditions, rheumatoid arthritis, autism, ing and hanging up posters each year,” Down syndrome and those simply curisays Cafferty. “Without that group, there ous about gluten-free living. It also draws would not be an Expo in Dallas.” people with a range of other allergies The Expo is a rare opportunity such as nuts and dairy, and there is a for products to be exhibited in front of large area designated to nut-free vendors. thousands of gluten-free consumers. “It’s All exhibitors are 100 percent like doing a store demo on steroids,” says gluten free and range from large national Cafferty. “There are not many places an companies to local sole proprietorships. allergen-friendly or gluten-free brand can Items available for sampling and purchase go to get such a target audience.”

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Measuring inattentiveness and hyperactivity reflect a child’s ability to selfregulate. The generally accepted theory is that young people that are able to stay focused, sit still and pay attention longer tend to do much better in school.

“This is some of the most convincing evidence we’ve seen to support what U.S. parents and policymakers have already been doing—choosing to delay entry into kindergarten,” says Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor Thomas S. Dee. In addition to improved mental health, children with later kindergarten enrollment dates also exhibited superior emotional and social skills.

The number of U.S. children entering kindergarten at age 6 instead of 5 has progressively increased to about 20 percent, according to the study. Many parents are opting to delay kindergarten enrollment for a year to give their children a leg up in physical and emotional maturity and social skills.

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Total nasal symptom score (TNSS) and rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) results were both significantly lower in the aromatherapy group.

TNSS scores decreased by more than half and RQLQ scores decreased by more than 60 percent. Scores for fatigue and sleep quality also improved in the aromatherapy group.

“These findings indicate that inhalation of certain aromatherapy oils help relieve perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms, improve rhinitis-specific quality of life and reduce fatigue in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis,” Chung-Ang University’s Seo Yeon Choi and Kyungsook Park explain in their paper.

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A consortium of researchers from the University of Kansas, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analyzed data from both hospitals and national surveys to determine sunlight exposure for the mothers. Increased exposure to sunlight increases levels of natural vitamin D. “We’re not looking at sunny places versus nonsunny places,” clarifies David Slusky, a University of Kansas assistant professor of economics. “We looked at the relative differences of the level of sunlight at a particular place at a particular time of year.”

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The scientists analyzed family history traits of smoking, ear infections, breastfeeding and formula feeding. Nose and throat mucosal samples were taken throughout the study period to identify infections, and parents informed the researchers whenever the baby experienced an infection.

The study was led by Dr. Tasnee Chonmaitree, a pediatrics professor from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. “We clearly showed that frequent upper respiratory infections, carriage of bacteria in the nose and lack of breastfeeding are major risk factors for ear infections,” he states. “Prolonged breastfeeding was associated with significant reductions in both colds and ear infections, a common complication of colds.”

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Scrambling Species

Climate Change Favors Some Birds over Others Decades of data show that climate change is manipulating the way avian species move across continents. For instance, the orchard oriole is losing prime habitat in the South, but gaining more up north. Thousands of species worldwide face the same dilemma. Specific birds need a particular habitat, such as open spaces or groves of trees, and some of their traditionally preferred spots are becoming unlivable.

England’s Durham University ecologist Phillip Stephens, along with researchers from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the U.S. Geological Survey, have compiled nearly half a century’s worth of occurrence data from thousands of citizen scientists. Birders submitted their observations to the PanEuropean Common Birds Monitoring Scheme and the North American Breeding Bird Survey for 145 terrestrial bird species native to Europe and 380 species native to the United States.

“We used that information to generate a prior expectation for whether the species would’ve been advantaged or disadvantaged by climate change,” says Stephens.

The predictions were compared with actual bird abundance data from 1980 through 2010, and the populations that were expected to lose suitable habitat declined, while those expected to find their habitats improve increased. He states, “Recent climate change has already favored one set of species over another.”

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Nature and Learning are One at Trinity Environmental Academy

by Gina Cronin

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rinity Environmental Academy, a Sustainable Education Solutions school of science and engineering, is making significant changes in the Dallas academic landscape.

Founder and Chief Academic Officer Jennifer Hoag always had a passion for hiking, camping and connecting with nature. As a science teacher in low-income communities of Southern Dallas for 14 years, she noticed that her students had few, if any, opportunities to engage with the natural world. When she and a group of five other founders came together, they sought to create a charter school that encouraged being outside. “I knew getting kids outdoors to learn was so much more impactful than a video,” shares Hoag.

“We wanted to start a school with that philosophy right near the Great Trinity Forest, the largest urban hardwood bottomland forest in the country.”

The typical day at Trinity Environmental Academy starts with a morning breakfast, followed by group circles where students have a chance to talk about their day and schedule. There is always the option for circles and lessons in the outdoor classroom spaces. The

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students cover all subjects that traditional schools do, such as English and math, but through the lens of the environment. Kids in kindergarten, for example, may go around the school grounds looking for objects that are smooth or of a particular color and texture.

O l d e r s ch o l a r s are focused on the application of these environmental principles and have applied geometry to build the school’s raised garden beds and biology to create compost piles.

The school is located on the Paul Quinn College campus. “As far as we know, ours is the first public school/ private college partnership in the state of Texas,” says Hoag. Students from the college’s education program have a chance to teach and tutor students at the school, creating a mutually beneficial exchange for academic and professional growth. The 150-acre campus is also abundant with trees, plants, animals and a creek, which provides the opportunity for group exploration, trash pick-ups and courtyard beautification projects.

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the campus was their football fieldturned-farm. “We thought it would be a perfect urban farm to take students to and learn from,” says Hoag. The students frequent the farm and use it as a reference for thematic reading exercises and collaborative projects.

Students and staff were involved in this year’s Earth Tank competition at Earth Day Texas. One project, driven by the Trinity Environmental Academy School Board, was a winner of the contest. The board members built a prototype for the school’s future primary learning center out of shipping containers. “When you drive down Highway 45, there are stacks of shipping containers everywhere,” Hoag states. “We would like to use these shipping containers in an environmentally responsible way.” The idea is to create an building with these recycled materials that has large sliding glass doors and immediate access to the outdoors, allowing for an indoor/outdoor classroom model.

Trinity Environmental Academy currently hosts PreK, kindergarten, first, second, sixth and seventh grades.

Ultimately, the school will continue through grade 12. There are no prerequisites to be admitted as long as students do not have a disciplinary record. As a public school, it is open to enrollment for all within the boundaries of Dallas, Lancaster and Desoto independent school districts.

“The vision is for our graduates to be great critical thinkers, problem solvers and adept at working collaboratively,” shares Hoag. Michael Hooten, the school’s superintendent, puts great emphasis on college readiness. Priority is also placed on career readiness

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She encourages individuals and organizations passionate about children and

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Gina Cronin is a writer for Natural Awakenings magazine.

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GROWING UP EMPOWERED Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves

by Judith Fertig

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he plugged-in, stressed-out world that challenges adults can be even more difficult for teens in the throes of hormones, peer pressure and a selfie culture. Parents can help their children thrive and become empowered individuals by nurturing desirable character traits such as resourcefulness, resilience, perseverance, self-reliance, independence, empathy and social competence.

Child psychologist Michele Borba, Ed.D., of Palm Springs, California, is a former classroom teacher and the mother of three grown children who dispenses advice at MicheleBorba.com/blog.

Her main parenting focus is character education, as reflected in her latest book, Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. “Tune in to what your kids love,” advises Borba. “Then find learning experiences that help them develop traits they need to be happy, productive adults.”

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This positive parenting approach—accentuating youthful desires and strengths, instead of deficiencies and weaknesses—helps young people develop a secure footing in life. “Kids are driven by their hearts,” observes Borba. “A positive parent doesn’t do the cookie-cutter approach, as in, ‘That’s what worked for other kids in the neighborhood,’ nor even reference what the parent did as a teen.” Teens also impose upon themselves, thinking that being trendy, beautiful, rich and famous are valuable life goals. “The positive parent looks at each child as an individual, listens to what really makes them light up, and then supports that.”

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and greatness. Corporate leaders praise its programs for helping participants relate, communicate and perform well.

Josselyne Herman-Saccio, a Landmark program leader in New York City, remarks, “Every one of us has a dream, yet too many of us choose our path with fear, disguised as practicality. Our kids might get the message that, ‘You don’t do your dream as your career.’”

That thought can leave anyone feeling like something is missing.

After putting off her own career as a singer and ultimately deciding to go for it, Herman-Saccio recorded That’s What Love Can Do with her group Boy Krazy. The song rose to the top of the pop charts in 1993.

That empowering experience helped her decide to help others—including her own three children—fulfill their dreams. Today, Herman-Saccio leads the Landmark Forum for adults, and the company also offers a version of the course for 13-to-17-year-olds, an interactive, three-day program in cities across the U.S. It helps teens first understand their existing patterns of thoughts and behaviors and then move forward to create new possibilities and face new challenges and discover a new level of power, freedom, self-expression and peace of mind. For a teen to register, a parent or legal guardian must register for or have completed the organization’s adult forum and provide permission.

Teens planning for life after high school get help identifying their career passion at schools such as Upland Hills School, in Oxford, Michigan.

Its emphasis on experiential learning culminates in a senior project the teen produces, whether it’s writing a novel, building a storage shed or volunteering at the local senior citizen center. Each must someway contribute to the community. Beginning with the student’s dream, they must work their way through obstacles, setbacks and all the steps required to bring a dream to reality.

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Sometimes parents need to address a teen’s longing for friends and social connections. For youths that especially need to nurture their social skills, such

as high-functioning kids with autism or Asperger’s syndrome, film school might be an answer. At the Joey Travolta Film School and summer camp, in Lafayette, California, kids work together to make a movie; they start with a script, create sets, operate the camera, act and direct.

At the Hunter School, in Romney, New Hampshire, kids dealing with attention challenges can nurture mindbody awareness, energetic mindfulness and sensory integration. It all helps them get to know themselves and relate better to others.

Outdoor skills can help teens develop healthy risk-taking behaviors, as well as teach resilience, perseverance and self-reliance. SheJumps (SheJumps. org), in Salt Lake City, offers young women 6 to 18 years old an opportunity to master outdoor living skills, boost confidence and encourage leadership via collaborating with strong female role models. Fun activities include mountain biking, skiing and trailblazing.

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Over time, experiential learning can help youths develop leadership skills.

Lander, Wyoming’s National Outdoor Leadership School, a gap-year program for high school graduates taking a year off before college, offers courses lasting two weeks, several months or even a full year. Activities include sea kayaking, Alaskan mountain and glacier climbing and wilderness medicine.

Teens already on track and wanting to develop additional leadership skills can tap into motivational speaker and self-help author Tony Robbins’ annual Unleash the Power Within youth leadership program event. Groups of youths

14 to 17 years old collectively participate to create individual breakthroughs, move beyond fears and limiting beliefs, accomplish goals and realize true desires. Application requirements include a good academic record, at least 20 hours of community service and a guidance counselor’s recommendation.

Robbins maintains, “Grow and give is what life is all about.”

Service to Others

A way for youngsters 5 to 19 years old to become empowered is by joining a 4-H group in urban, suburban or rural areas.

If we envision a farm kid raising a calf to show at the state fair, that’s still one facet of today’s 4-H, but far from the entire scope. Founded in 1902, 4-H is a global nonprofit dedicated to learning by doing; specialties now range from computer science and graphic design to leadership, healthy living and the performing arts.

Positive mentoring by adults and developing community spirit ground 4-H clubs, camps and programs.

Research by Tufts University’s Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development and America’s land-grant colleges and universities shows that people with a 4-H background are more likely to give back to their communities than others (see Tinyurl. com/YouthDevelopmentStudy).

For Grammy-winner Jennifer Nettles, of Nashville, 4-H meant learning to perform at an early age, even flying to Chicago to do it. “I don’t know that I would be where I am today without 4-H,” she says. “Mentors there help you. They helped me with the skills of performing and learning about being on stage; they also taught me the importance of giving back.”

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Growing food for themselves and others can be a great adventure for teens, while fostering resourcefulness, perseverance and ecological awareness. Seventeenyear-old Katie Stagliano launched Katie’s Crops, in Summerville, South Carolina, several years ago based on her desire to fight hunger by growing food for people that need it. Today, the enterprise offers grants for youth in any area to start and maintain a local garden, provided they

give away the produce to the hungry.

The initiative has grown to more than 50 gardens around the U.S. Both Mobile Urban Growers, in Mobile, Alabama, and Closer to Earth, in Oklahoma City, empower youth through exercising organic gardening skills, environmental and food justice advocacy and personal mentorship.

Empowering experiences for teens don’t have to cost a lot or involve travel.

“Dream big, but start small. Look around your own backyard, in your community,” says Borba. “Teens can learn to pay it forward in all kinds of ways. They can get together with their peers and take on a doable project to help others. They may even need to start by learning to self-regulate and manage stress by getting away from their phones and instead being outside getting exercise.”

Casual family activities can provide opportunities for conversations about what teens want in life or what they’re worried about, and that opens the door for adults to step up to help mentor and empower their children.

“Boys are more likely to talk while they’re doing something, like shooting baskets with you in the driveway,” observes Borba. “Girls are more likely to talk if it’s one-on-one.”

Positive parents actively listen and then clarify what they heard from their teens, says Herman-Saccio. This information helps point the way forward, to more interactive dialogue, brainstorming, problem-solving, helpful experiences and eventually, youth empowerment.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Barnet Bain on How Creativity Can Save the World Fresh Thinking Challenges Rigid Mindsets

by Linda Sechrist

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ilmmaker Barnet Bain’s credits include writer/director of Milton’s Secret, due out this fall, starring Donald Sutherland and Michelle Rodriguez and based on Eckhart Tolle’s book, producer of the Oscarwinning What Dreams May Come, executive producer of the Emmy-award nominee Homeless to Harvard and writer/producer of The Celestine Prophecy movie. Now, as author of The Book of Doing and Being: Rediscovering Creativity in Life, Love, and Work, he offers tools that everyone can use to develop a creativity practice designed to move us beyond our unconscious hand-me-down worldview, escape mental and emotional straightjackets and unlock great reservoirs of imagination.

In so doing, we discover we can create anything we like; from a work of art to a fulfilling relationship.

Why is creativity so vital now?

More than ever before, the nature of human consciousness today is making it apparent that we live inside stories and are pushing up against their edges. Strategies we’ve used to try to attain control, success or empowerment—structured ideas about how the world works, false assurances and guarantees about life— may not be working. As a result, we are mired in anxiety, stress and crises. It all offers us the opportunity to wake up to a larger truth that supersedes everything else: We must discover where our true safety resides, in building newly intelligent relationships within, as well as with 24 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

others, using capacities beyond logic and reason.

Why do we need an internal sense of safety?

Safety found within shows up in our experiences of the world. As we become increasingly reliant on and confident in our creative skills to survive and thrive, we give ourselves the gift of resilience in chaos.

Humanity’s creativity must be awakened in order to meet the challenges of a changing world and effectively address problems that appear to have too few solutions. The same inner awareness and skill set that give birth to the creative process can be applied to all aspects of life. Only through creative acts can we rise above unworkable paradigms, group thinking and earlier conditioning to create new and more fluid stories that grow from revised thoughts, beliefs, choices and attitudes that mature from the inside out.

Deep, compassionate understanding of how we arrived at this point allows us to shed restrictions. It begins with facing the whys and wherefores of our most intimate consciousness.

How do male and female energies play into this?

Everyone possesses both masculine and feminine energies; neither is better or less valuable than the other. Doing and acting characterize masculine energy, which makes things. It builds, structures, orders and files. Being

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characterizes the feminine, womb-like energy, pregnant with possibilities and subsequent manifested outcomes. The capacities to imagine, feel and receive also are feminine. In the dance with the masculine, the harmony of these feminine qualities is the primal desire for and the impulse of creativity itself.

When the masculine and feminine energies are balanced and intimately joined, they express the ability to act, create, manifest, build and bring order.

When we learn how to balance them, we become more creative and effective, individually and collectively. We are better at meeting challenges and responding to opportunities.

How does chauvinism block creativity?

Chauvinism, an elevation of masculine over feminine energy, would separate us from our feelings. It does violence to femininity and castrates legitimate masculinity. The mildest trace of such subordination diminishes and reduces primal creative energies to second place, so that nothing new can arrive. Civilization suffers from this systemic disorder to the degree that we believe our needs won’t be met unless we are controlling or relying disproportionately on action principles. A culture that elevates doing over being is ignorant of how to pop the clutch and shift into neutral, and so keeps driving down the same road without hope of changing direction.

When spirituality was more alive inside religious traditions, we honored the sanctity of the Sabbath and the importance of putting aside doing in order to be intimate with the mystery of life. It’s what breathes new life into our thoughts and feelings, arousing body, mind and spirit to new heights.

Every creator understands that all creativity is a gift of the feminine energy and a gift of the gods. Integrative masculine energies are always constellated around such a gift. Allowing ourselves to become intimate with a greater state of being rather than doing, we open ourselves to receiving a new relationship with life.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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ertified Creativity doesn’t necessarily mean that we Coach Jill Allison have to “make” or “produce” Bryan has spent something. In addition to typithe last decade helpcally creative pursuits such ing people learn and as writing, painting, takpractice simple ways ing photographs or making to improve their lives music, we can also choose by spending more time to simply enjoy the creativity enjoying their creative of others. Visiting a museum or projects, passions and art gallery, listening to live music, pursuits. The founder of attending a play or even reading Jill Allison Bryan Creative Oasis Coaching, a book are all wonderful ways Bryan has experienced to nurture our creative spirit. firsthand the positive benefits of embracing her own creative life and witnessed 2. Lower expectations: Perfectionism positive transformations in the lives of often holds us back from trying our hand at creative endeavors. When we her clients. worry about whether or not we have a “We live in stressful times,” says certain talent or skill, we may not give Bryan. “We’re constantly connected ourselves the chance to even try new to our phones, tablets and computers. experiences.

We’re barraged with an onslaught of One fun way to move past perfecbreaking news and information nearly tionism is to set the bar so low that it 24 hours a day. We’re made to feel that becomes easily doable, if not laughably we should be available in an instant to doable. For example: I get to write the almost everyone we know. Between all world’s worst poem. I get to paint a of this and the daily responsibilities of picture on the level of a kindergartner. I our families, jobs and homes, it’s easy get to whip up a just so-so soufflé. to let ‘me’ time slip to the bottom of By lowering our expectations, we our neverending to-do lists, and that’s a also lower the worry that we’re “doing big mistake.” it wrong” and give ourselves the opporShe notes, “Engaging in creative tunity to try things just for the fun of it. endeavors that deliver us into that wonderful feeling of being in the flow 3. Allow permission to play: Children offer a multitude of benefits for our don’t question their talent or ability emotional and physical health. It can to create. They simply play and have quiet the mind and bring us a sense of fun. From finger-painting to making up peace. Alternately it can energize and songs and dances or putting on shows enliven us. It can help us to develop for an audience of stuffed animals, new neural pathways and even lower children dive into creative expression our blood pressure. Last but not least, nurturing our creative spirit brings more in a beautiful, lighthearted way.

As adults, when we allow ourjoy and satisfaction to our lives.” selves to tap into the free spirit of our inner child, creative blocks melt and Five Simple Ways to Practice allow pure expressive joy and delight.

Creative Self-Care Think back to something you loved to 1. Make a creative wish list: Start by do as a child then ask yourself how making a list of all the creative experiyou might experience it (or its esences that sound appealing. These sence) today. could be activities you’ve enjoyed in the past and would like to revisit, or 4. Take small steps: Feeling oversomething you’ve always wanted to try whelmed can also stop us from pursubut haven’t yet. ing our creative projects. By breaking Enjoying a creative experience things down into super-small, doable

steps, we make it easier to get started and keep going.

By writing for just 15 minutes three or four times a week, we could easily write more than 300 pages in a year. That’s enough to complete an entire first draft. Small steps are powerful and productive because 15-minute chunks of time several times a week are much easier to get to on a consistent basis than one or two hours every single day. In the end, much greater progress and creative satisfaction can be enjoyed using small steps.

5. Follow your curiosity: Even if you don’t believe you have a great creative talent or passion, you can always follow your curiosity. Plan a field trip to the arboretum or the plant sheds at the farmers’ market. Join a class on flower arranging. Take photos of flowers during your morning walk. Play with doodling flowers or in a coloring book filled with flower designs. List as many ideas as you can think of that would be fun to try inspired by your love of flowers and then follow your creative curiosity to see where it leads.

When we start to see that we can manifest creative expression in all areas of our life, creative self-care becomes second nature and the benefits multiply quickly.

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Ford began researching the use of sustainable materials in its vehicles in 2000. Today, the automaker uses several bio-based materials in its vehicles and is testing many more for

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Nature is my medicine.

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I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in. ~John Muir Renew

Since ancient times, gardens have been employed as a place of healing for body and spirit. Japanese healthcare providers prescribe shinrin-yoku, meaning, “walking in forests to promote health” or “forest bathing”. Its intent is to use sight, sound and smell to connect with nature through stress-reducing, meditative walks.

Based on a program created by the Morikami Japanese Gardens, in Delray Beach, Florida, Washington state’s Bloedel Reserve, on Bainbridge Island, conducts Strolls for Well-Being. Participants sign up for a free, 10-week session of 12 self-guided walks and three group meetings. A companion workbook is provided to encourage journaling on themes such as forgiveness, gratitude and joy.

“Public gardens are a safe place where people can focus and do the work,” says Erin Jennings, with Bloedel.

“We see people that wish to reflect and refuel or simply be more aware and intentional in life.” With 150 acres of natural woodlands and landscaped areas, ranging from a moss garden to a bird marsh, participants can take as much time as they need.

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Bees are an integral part of any flowering garden, and Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, in Floyd, Virginia, sustainably hosts 30 hives on six acres adjacent to a field planted with buckwheat, mustard, sunflowers and clover for its biodynamic beekeeping. An orchard on the property dovetails with an organic farm next door. Tours, talks, plant sales, food and music enhance the hospitality.

Hope Hill Lavender Farm, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, adds lavender to soap, sugar scrubs, lotion and essential oil. “It takes 11 pounds of hand-picked fresh blossoms to make one ounce of essential oil,” says Troy Jochems, coowner with his wife, Wendy. A member of the mint family, lavender adds distinctive flavor and fragrance to both sweet and savory dishes (find recipes at HopeHillLavenderFarm.com). Visit the farm on summer weekends through mid-August and plan to partake of the annual lavender festival next June.

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~Sara Moss-Wolfe the garden. Greenhouse tours and fall classes on growing herbs, vegetables and lavender include how to make an herbal wreath.

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Tea Wellness classes and tastings of fair trade heirloom varieties are a big draw at Light of Day Organics, in Traverse City, Michigan. They’re taught by founder and horticulturist Angela Macke, a registered nurse. It’s the only dual-certified organic and Demeter Biodynamic commercial grower of tea plants in North America.

The Boiron Medicinal Garden at the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, emphasizes the importance of plants in homeopathy. Maggie Saska, plant production specialist with the research farm, explains, “Walking tours with educational signage in the garden let visitors know which species to look for when planting their own organic healing garden. Plants from a store may not be organically grown or of the correct species,” although a nursery may afford more options.

Christophe Merville, D.Pharm., Boiron USA director of education and pharmacy development, attests that many familiar plants can offer benefits beyond beauty, such as reducing stress, promoting healing or easing congestion. He cautions, “People think plants are naturally safe, but they can be dangerous. St. John’s wort extract, for example, can relieve mild depression, but interacts with prescription medicines. It also reacts to light, so users may experience rashes from sun exposure.

“Lemon balm can be made into an antioxidant tea. It can be grown in a garden, on a balcony or indoors, and combines well with chamomile or lavender.

We like it for helping to relieve anxiety or to improve mental performance.”

Merville suggests steeping German chamomile tea for relaxing sleep.

He says breathing in the steam helps a stuffy nose. When used as a compress, it can relieve pain and itch from rashes. “Don’t drink too much or make it too concentrated,” he warns,

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Source: National Recreation and Park Association because of its blood-thinning properties. Saska and Merville recommend that enthusiasts take classes, work with an herbalist and find a good reference book. Merville prefers Rodale’s 21st Century Herbal for beginners.

Vicki Nowicki, founder of Liberty Gardens, in Downers Grove, Illinois, observes, “The world is seeing the first generations that don’t have a relationship with the land or know how to grow their own food.” Its seed-lending library, classes and tours, along with other healing gardens throughout the country, aim to get everyone back to basics including going outside.

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EARTH GUARDIANS Kids Say No to Global Warming

by April Thompson

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t age 6, climate change activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez gave his first speech to a packed crowd in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado.

Raised in the Aztec tradition, he was taught that as indigenous people, they are descendants of the land and inherit a duty to protect it.

“I felt such sadness that my generation inherited this crisis to clean up.

That night, I saw that those emotions could be channeled into action and my voice could make a difference,” says Martinez, founder and youth director of the nonprofit Earth Guardians.

Ten years later, his impassioned message has sparked a global movement. More than 2,000 “youth crews” from Bhutan to Brazil are fighting climate change and improving their communities in other ways.

These activists aren’t yet old enough to vote, but are still making their voices heard by global policymakers. On their behalf, Martinez delivered a plea to representatives from 192 countries at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on climate change last year, asking for stronger measures to protect both the planet and its people. He particularly pointed to the ever-increasing “climate refugees” that have lost their homes to rising oceans and other havoc caused

by Earth’s warming trend.

Although Martinez serves on President Obama’s youth council, he and 20 other young plaintiffs filed a land-

mark lawsuit earlier this year against the federal government for failing to protect its citizens from climate change. The plaintiffs are seeking a court order requiring America’s president to establish a national plan to decrease atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide to “safe” levels by 2100.

At home, Martinez is working with Boulder County community and environmental organizations to locally eliminate pesticides from parks, charge for plastic bags at retail, regulate coal ash emissions and ban fracking.

EarthGuardians.org offers many ways anyone can plug into the movement, whether taking individual actions to lighten our carbon footprint, creating school gardens or signing its Silence into Action pledge, inspired by Martinez’s younger brother Itzcuauhtli’s 45-day silence strike for climate action.

“The most important thing you can do is educate yourself. Whatever makes you come alive, use that passion to make a difference,” says Martinez, whose performances as a pianist and hip-hop artist inform and enliven music festivals worldwide. “Together, we can create a legacy we can be proud to pass on to the next generation.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

Food Waste Prevention a Hit with Metroplex Major League Teams Stopping food waste is an idea catching on with local small businesses and Texas national big league sports teams.

Those teams are making major strides in food waste diversion and recycling initiatives to help ensure that future generations can enjoy the courts and fields of the Lone Star State.

The Texas Rangers Globe Life Park has two special dumpsters where staff put 300 gallons of grease per year, which is used to make about 10,000 of biodiesel fuel. The Dallas Mavericks have a program that collects cooking oil to donate to the Dallas County School System biodiesel program for use as fuel in their buses and generators. They also have a single-stream recycling program to dispose of plastic, paper, aluminum, cardboard and printer and toner cartridges.

AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, has worked with the city of Dallas and nonprofit Rock and Wrap it Up! to divert 2,800 pounds of leftover food from landfills at the conclusion of the 2014 NCAA Final Four Men’s Basketball Championship. For the inaugural College Football Playoff in 2015, hundreds of pounds of leftover food was donated to the Tarrant Area Food Bank.

The stadium donates food each game day and from every event to local nonprofit organizations. The Cowboys closely monitor food sales to minimize waste, tracking fan purchasing habits based on the time of the game, the time of year, the weather and the visiting team.

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s much as 40 percent of food produced in the U.S. is wasted, even as one in six Americans goes hungry.

Instead of feeding people better, we are feeding the city dump. Of all types of trash, food consumes the most space in our municipal landfills, followed by plastic and paper. Rotting food then releases harmful methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

While food waste is a big problem, social entrepreneurs see a big opportunity. Around the country, they are working to reduce, recover and rethink discarded food valued at more than $160 billion a year. In the process, they are not only cutting food costs, but also creating jobs and fighting climate change.

University of Maryland College Park alumna Cam Pascual co-founded the nonprofit Food Recovery Network (FRN) after watching hundreds of pounds of food hit the trash in her campus dining hall every night. Pascual and

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One-third of the world’s available food either spoils or gets thrown away before it ever reaches a plate—that’s enough to feed everyone in the world for two months. ~Rockefeller Foundation’s new initiative to show how to cut food waste in half globally

Food waste reduction can be engineered in ways less noticeable to consumers, such as doing away with dining hall trays or using smaller plates. ~Cam Pascual her colleagues mobilized a volunteer network to shuttle leftovers from the university to soup kitchens, donating 200 meals a night to feed the hungry.

In the last five years, FRN has recovered more than 1 million pounds of food from 184 campuses in 42 states, proving that ingenuity and philanthropy can together fight the food waste travesty. “There are two major barriers to recovering leftover food; one is awareness, like helping businesses to understand the laws that protect them from liability,” says Pascual, the organization’s current director of innovation and operations. “The other is the labor involved. Universities are the perfect ecosystem for food recovery because college students have flexible schedules and are community service-minded, offering a ready supply of volunteers.”

The latest FRN initiative is a certification program to verify that farms and restaurants are engaging in food recovery that includes creating a toolkit to help restaurants safely recover leftover meals.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture recently set a goal of slashing food waste in half by 2030, with several supporting bills approaching the floor in Congress. The EPA food recovery hierarchy calls for reducing food waste first and foremost, with recovering food to feed people or animals as a fallback and utilizing landfills only as a last resort.

“It’s one thing to set goals, but to realize those reductions in food waste, we have to change our behavior,” says Jonathan Bloom, author of American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It). Farms and households are the two largest generators of food waste, according to Bloom, whose blog at WastedFood.com offers dozens of beneficial tips for keeping food out of the trash bin.

Fighting food waste starts before we go to the grocery. Bloom recommends consumers organize cupboards to know what’s already in stock, plan meals and stick to the shopping list. Post-purchase, easy tips include serving smaller portions, freezing leftovers and sharing surplus with friends and neighbors.

Bloom’s website fans contribute more ideas like mixing veggie scraps into pet food or making them into soup stock. Using a smaller refrigerator keeps shoppers from bulking up while saving energy costs. The battle against wasted food needs to start at home, where small steps add up to big change.

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he U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) Waste Wise program and Food Recovery Challenge collaborative initiatives apply sustainable materials management practices to decrease wasted food and municipal and industrial wastes in the U.S., leading to economic and environmental improvements. EPA provides tools, resources and support to help participants realize their waste reduction goals.

Sustainable management of food is a systematic approach that seeks to reduce wasted food and its associated environmental impacts over the entire life cycle, starting with extraction of natural resources and manufacturing, sales and consumption and ending with decisions on recycling or final disposal.

In 2013 alone, Americans threw away more than 37 million tons of food waste was generated, with only 5 percent diverted from landfills and incinerators for composting.

The term “food waste” is commonly used to describe food unfit for human consumption that is sent for disposal. Reducing wasted food does great things for the environment, our community and the world.

Save resources: Wasted food wastes the water, gasoline, energy, labor, pesticides, land and fertilizers used to make the food. When we throw food in the trash, we’re throwing away much more than food.

Reduce methane from landfills: When

food goes to the landfill, the nutrients never return to the soil. The wasted food rots and produces methane gas.

By sending food scraps to a composting facility, helping make healthy soils.

people. We can donate different types of food to many different types of organizations. Contact a local food rescue organizations for information about locations and types of food donations.

Feed the world: According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, from 2012 to 2014 there were about 805 million hungry people on Earth. They predict that by eliminating food loss and wasted food, we would have enough food to feed all the chronically undernourished. They also expect that we wouldn’t have to increase food production or put additional pressure on our natural resources to do so.

Feed children: In 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture National School Lunch Program provided nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to more than 31 million children each school day.4 By reducing wasted food nationwide, in homes and schools, we can help feed our country’s children.

Here’s how keeping food out of landfills can save money for groups.

Feed people, not landfills: Instead of feeding landfills, we should be feeding

Waste less and spend less: If an organization can find ways to prevent waste in the first place, they spend less by buying only the food they will use. Preventing wasted food can also reduce energy and labor costs associated with throwing away good food.

Pay less for trash pickup: Organizations might pay less for trash pickup by keeping wasted food out of the garbage.

Some haulers lower fees if wasted food is separated from the trash and sent to a compost facility instead of the landfill.

Receive tax benefits by donating: Organizations that donate healthy, safe and edible food to hungry people can claim tax benefits. The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act protects food donors from legal liability.

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The Hidden Deficiency Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.

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A Growing Epidemic Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

What to Do The easy solution is taking the right kind of iodine in the right dosage to rebalance thyroid function and restore health to the whole body.

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JUST WALK 22 Minutes a Day Boosts Well-Being

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ven mainstream media have picked up on the many physical and mental benefits of walking, including weight loss, reduced stress, increased energy and better sleep, and that’s only the beginning.

These additional compelling effects may well catalyze us to consistently step out for a daily walk, understanding that cumulative steps count, too. For more inspiration, check out this month’s race walking at the Summer Olympics.

Walking helps heart health and diabetes. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking program launched last fall, the risk of heart disease and diabetes can be significantly reduced via an average of 22 minutes a day of brisk walking. “Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, certain cancers, osteoporosis, cognitive decline and even depression,” says Dr. JoAnn Manson, chief of the division of preventive medicine at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “Can you imagine if there was a pill that could simultaneously have all those benefits? Everyone would be clamoring for it.”

Walking reduces anxiety and clears thinking. The results of a national survey of nearly 3,000 women between the ages of 42 and 52 published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that those that walked as part of a regular physical activity

showed fewer signs of depression compared with inactive women. The more physical activity a woman logged, the less likely she was to exhibit such symptoms, suggesting that moderate-to-intense levels of exercise may help protect against mental illness. The survey further revealed that 85 percent believe walking helps reduce any present anxiety and feelings of depression, while two-thirds reported that walking stimulates their thinking.

Walking facilitates doctor-patient communication. Columbus, Ohio-based Walk with a Doc (WalkWithADoc.org) helps organize free walking events each month via 230 chapters nationwide.

They’re led by physicians and other healthcare authorities. “It’s a casual forum in which to communicate and also learn about the health benefits of walking,” says Executive Director Rachael Habash, who’s aiming for 350 chapters by year’s end. When doctors emphasize the benefits of exercise, patients tend to listen.

Walking boosts life performance.

“Until the late 1960s, 90 percent of America’s children that lived up to a mile away walked to school. Today, that figure is 30 percent,” says Sheila Franklin, of the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity, in The Walking Revolution documentary (scroll to the video at EveryBodyWalk.org). Experts warn that less walking by youngsters can create sedentary habits and lead to shortened life spans.

Daily walks to school boost cognitive performance in students, according to Mary Pat King, the National Parent Teacher Association director of programs and projects. Dr. Richard Jackson, a pediatrician, professor and chair of Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health at University of California, Los Angeles,. and former environmental health director at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, reports that walking improves children’s learning ability, concentration, moods and creativity.

Even lifelong walkers are moved to walk more by using a pedometer to track their steps and distance traveled, says Dr. Lauren Elson, a physical medicine and rehabilitation instructor at Harvard Medical School, who is also the medical editor of the recent Harvard Special Health Report Walking for Health (Health.Harvard.edu/walk). A metareview of 26 studies found that using the device raised physical activity levels by nearly 27 percent, adding about 2,500 steps per day. Most stores that sell exercise equipment offer inexpensive pedometers, while smartphone users can download an app such as Moves, Breeze or Pedometer++. Apple’s iOS includes the free app Health.

Walking leads to meaningful exchanges. Social connections and honest conversations between two people can be aided by walking outside instead of sitting inside. Clay Cockrell, a licensed clinical social worker in New York City, began walking with clients 12 years ago.

He notes that casual venues like parks have been especially helpful for men.

“They sometimes have a more difficult time making eye contact in sessions.

Outside, they are looking where they are going, looking at nature, other people— the pressure is less. My own health has improved, as well,” he says. He shares ideas with the public and other therapists at WalkAndTalk.com to maximize the benefits. He sees moving the body forward along a path as a metaphor for moving forward in life.

Adds Habash, “We believe that engaging in health should be simple and fun, like putting one foot in front of the other at every opportunity.”

Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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on the site of a mine to treat clinic patients for asthma and allergies. That pioneering facility is still in operation.

“In the beginning, I think salt therapy was seen as a time-consuming novelty. Now, holistically minded people are more supportive,” says Clay Juracsik, owner of the St. Louis Salt Room, in Maplewood, Missouri. The room’s walls are covered in salt, with blocks of backlit Himalayan pink salt at floor level. Clients wear disposable booties to walk through inches-deep, loose, mineral-rich Dead Sea salt to reclining chairs. The lights dim, soft music plays and salt, rich in negative ions, infuses the air for a 45-minute session.

“We have a second, smaller room where the walls and floor are not salted, so a child and parent can move around or play without disturbing others. Our youngest client was 2 weeks old,” says Juracsik.

With the help of specially designed machines and software, microscopic salt particles one to five microns in size are circulated through the air to be deeply inhaled. As a natural anti-inflammatory agent, salt helps reduce swelling of throat tissues and nasal passages, making breathing easier for individuals suffering from such respiratory ailments as allergies, asthma, bronchitis and sinusitis.

“True halotherapy is based on using 99 percent pure sodium chloride in the halogenerator,” says Leo Tonkin, co-founder of the Salt Therapy Association, in Boca Raton, Florida. “Dead Sea, Himalayan or other salts can be used as décor.”

“My husband, Gary, had three sinus surgeries before he discovered a salt room during a trip to London and had a eureka moment,” relates Ellen Patrick, owner of four Breathe Easy salt rooms in New York City and nearby Westchester County.

“A client’s 4-year-old son tells Mom when he needs a treatment to ‘make his nose work better,’” reports

Lisa Cobb, owner of Luxury on Lovers, in Dallas, Texas. “He uses a salt bed similar in style to a tanning bed and large enough for his mother to be with him for a 20-minute treatment. Pilots and flight attendants like salt rooms to counteract the recirculated air on planes. Athletes use them to increase lung capacity. A treatment works like a visit to the ocean.”

A recent pilot study conducted at The Salt Room, in Orlando, Florida, and published in the International Journal of Respiratory and Pulmonary Medicine, concluded, “Halotherpy is associated with improvement in symptoms of sinus disease in cystic fibrosis and should be explored as an adjunct treatment.”

Salt’s anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial properties may also reduce skin swelling and itchiness, and even acne, without drying the skin.

Increased lung capacity aids blood circulation, which also helps improve skin health. Salt room operators note that frequent treatments are needed during early stages of therapy or during acute outbreaks of conditions, but can be reduced to a maintenance level over time.

Juracsik remarks, “The best success I’ve seen is with respiratory ailments like bronchitis and pneumonia. We don’t need a new, fancy pill for every illness.

Salt is historically proven to be a natural and effective way to improve respiratory health.”

Options go beyond basic treatments. “Meditating in the salt room allows double relaxation,” comments Patrick. “Salty yoga is one of my favorite therapies because clients can exercise and breathe easier at the same time.

Another option comprises a sound bath, during which crystal bowl music creates a vibration similar to piano notes to quiet and focus the mind during a salt session.”

Salt treatments can be experienced regularly, seasonally or as needed. For those free of respiratory issues, a salt room visit provides a refreshing way to relax, sit, chill and breathe. Patrick views it as a form of stress management to increase well-being.

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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calendarofevents All Calendar events for the September issue must be received by August 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email publisher@NADallas.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

MONDAY, AUGUST 1

2nd Back to School Annual Children’s Health and Wellness Fair – 10am-2pm. The project will provide free clothing, school supplies, health screenings, vision, dental health education, at-risk preventive education, free haircuts and more. 2000 Didsbury Circle, Dallas. Bit.ly/2a2QOsd.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2

Public Citizen, Earthworks & Sierra Club: Town Hall on Railroad Commission – 7pm. Those concerned about the Railroad Commission and how fracking and other oil and gas oversight is handled in Texas will be able to voice their concerns to legislators. Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main St, Grapevine. Antiquerita@aol.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3

Native Cats – 6:30-8:30pm. Monthly Meeting of the North Texas Chapter of the Master Naturalists.

This month is Native Cats by Monica Morrison, a Texas master naturalist who has been working with big cats as a volunteer around the world for more than 15 years. Free. Agrilife Research Center, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas. 214-738-2997. Contact@NTMN. org. NTMN.org.

Arlington Conservation Council: Living with Wildlife – 7-8pm. This presentation will cover the types of urban wildlife. Animals that will be discussed are coyotes, bobcats, skunks, alligators, feral hogs, snakes and other common animals. Fielder Museum, 1616 W Abram, Arlington. ACCTexas.org.

Rockwall Holistic Network – Join the monthly meeting of the Rockwall Holistic Network, a collective of holistic health and wellness providers in and around Rockwall. This month’s meeting will take place at T3 Chiropractic. 104 E Boydstun St, Rockwall. For more information, call 214-454-2842 or email RockwallHolistic@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4

Scope Out Sculpture – 12pm. Join us for a discussion about working methods and conservation of plaster though this in-depth conversation with the Center’s Conservation Lab Technician, Nicole Berastequi. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas. 214-242-5100.

Summer of Science: Biology – 7-9pm. Enjoy and be a part of evolutionary and cellular biology experiments or enjoy a showing of the feature film Jurassic Park. Free with admission. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. 214-428-5555. PerotMuseum.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

Gong Meditation Workshop – 6:30-8pm. The physical sound and vibration of the gong is powerful and soothing. Enter the studio, lie down on a nest of blankets and bolsters, and allow the sounds to “wash” over you. $20. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-443-9642. DallasYogaCenter.com.

Drum Circle – 7-9pm. Attendees drum their prayers and set intentions through rhythm. Percussion ins-

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truments are provided but people may bring their own. Free. The Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988.

Info@CSLDallas.org.

Social Science: Material –7-11pm. What materials interest you? Gold, silver, leather, stone, wood or fabric? Discover which materials catch your eye — and why. $15 Member/ $20 Non-Member. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. 214-428-5555.

PerotMuseum.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

Snakes: Friend or Foe? – 8:30-10pm. Join us and play a fun game to dispel the myths we have all heard about snakes. There will be no live snakes used during the program. Free with paid parking. Lone Star Amphitheater, Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells. 940-328-1171 ext 222. David.Owens@TPWD.Texas.gov.

savethedate SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Junior Horsemanship Day Cap 9am -12pm This class is for those who wish they had a horse. You will get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet this size. Wear blue jeans (or long pants) and riding boots (or gym shoes). Basic riding and lots of other hands on with the horses. Ages 5-8. $40.

Presented by Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center 1036 CR 203, Collinsville, TX For more information contact CampTonkawaTexas.com or 940-440-8382

savethedate SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Zip Line Day 1-4pm Soar through the treetops of the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary as you travel down the Ropes Course’s zip line. Purchase one ticket for each time you would like to go down the zip line. $12 per person. Preregistration required.

For ages 10 plus. See ropes course program information page for information on size requirements.

Presented by The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Nature Place, McKinney, TX 121 at Hwy 75, 30 minutes from Downtown Dallas For more information contact HeardMuseum.org, 972-562-5566

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

Yoga at North Haven Gardens – 10:30-11:30am.

All experience levels are welcomed. Please bring your own mat and supplies. $15. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214-363-5316. NHG.com.

Watercolor and Sketchbooks Workshop – 2-4pm.

Learn expert techniques from an enthusiastic fellow gardener and professional artist. Enjoy a glass of wine and be creatively inspired. Supplies not included. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214-363-5316. NHG.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8

Smoothie a Day – 7-9pm. Attendees learn how to intake daily servings of fruit and veggies without eating only salads, but rather blending them in fun and interesting smoothies. $18.02. Soothing Sage Wellness, 1241 Southridge Ct Ste 100, Hurst. Bit. ly/29YlFSp.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9

Learn about Fall and Winter Gardening – 6:30pm. Dr. Larry Legg will present a scientific and observational approach for gardening during fall and winter. Free. Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. DallasSierraClub.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10

Kids Workshop: Succulent Fun – 2-3:30pm. Set up a naturalistic landscape of architectural succulents with their variety of forms, shapes, and colors.

Supplies and refreshments included. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214363-5316. NHG.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11

STAR North Texas: North Texas Recycling Leadership Awards – 11am-1pm. This group holds regular networking, advocacy and social events in the area, all dedicated to recycling. For more information, email Info@RecyclingStar.org. RecyclingStar.org/ Working-Groups/NorthTexas/.

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron – 7-9pm.

The Artist’s Way is a spiritual path, initiated and practiced through creativity. Creative discovery and exploration are achieved through readings, exercises, tasks, and check-ins. The Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas.

972-866-9988. Info@CSLDallas.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

Splish Splash Storytime – 11am. Storytime is free and will take place in the outdoor pool. Those who wish to stay and swim can do so until 12:45pm. The Core, 234 E Pkwy Blvd.

Snore and Explore at the Perot Museum – 6:30pm-8am. Go behind the scenes with after-hours access to intriguing exhibits, exclusive demonstrations and hands-on discovery — with a late-night snack, 3D movie and light breakfast. $45-$50, Children/ $30-$40, Adult Chaperone. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. 214-428-5555.

PerotMuseum.org.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12-13 Quilt Plano 2016 9am -5pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 2nd Annual Lone Star Iced Tea Festival 10am-5pm

Frey. Included in $15 Late Night Admission. Dallas Museum of Art 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. 214922-1200. DMA.org.

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Quilt Plano 2016 is a judged show with cash prizes. All entries from guild members and non-members are accepted. Due to space limitations, entries may be limited to the first 300 received. A popular feature is the silent auction of mini quilts. Quilt appraisals and kids activities. $8, $7 for seniors.

Celebrate the “house wine of the South” with tea samples, talks, vendors and shopping, live entertainment, children’s activities, and a Best Iced Tea Contest - all in an air-conditioned, handicapped accessible indoor location!

Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door, children 12 & under Free.

Presented by Quilt Guild of Plano Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano For more information, contact QGPlano.org

Premier Event Center Lakeland Plaza 1165 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville.

Call/text 832-703-0823. IcedTeaFest.org

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

North Texas Renewable Energy Group: Texas Cities Going Solar – 10am-12pm. This talk with be presented by Christopher Foster, manager of resource planning and integration for the city of Georgetown, Texas. Midway Hills Christian Church, 11001 Midway Rd, Dallas. NTREG.org.

Texas Discovery Gardens: Butterflies & Bugs Family Festival – 10am-3pm. Discover live and pinned insects, activities, butterfly house tours, crafts and more. Included with Texas Discovery Gardens admission. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 MLK Jr Blvd, Dallas. TexasDiscoveryGardens.org.

Butterfly Gardens Class – 11am-12:30pm. Learn how to plant nectar sources that will attract butterflies as they migrate. Randy Johnson from Randy Johnson organics will be presenting. Free. Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell.

KCB@CoppellTX.gov.

Dallas Vegan Roundup: DFW Summer Vegan Potluck & Picnic – 11am-4pm. Vegans from all over the Dallas-Fort Worth are invited for the first ever DFW Vegan Potluck & Picnic. Vegan burgers and hot dogs will be provided. Bring a vegan dish to share. $6. Track Pavilion, 2700 Darren G Medlin Trail, Grapevine. Bit.ly/2acKBcK. Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area: Star Party – 8:30pm. These well-attended, monthly public star parties are presented by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. Members will have several telescopes set

savethedate WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 Butterflies and Bugs Family Festival 10am – 3pm Join us for our annual celebrations of insects.

Discover live and pinned insects, activities, butterfly house tours, crafts and more. $8 adults, $4 children, $6 Seniors.

Presented by Texas Discovery Gardens Fair Park 3601 Martin Luther King Blvd, Dallas For more information contact TexasDiscoveryGardens.org, 214-428-7476

up at Tandy Hills for viewing the night sky. Free and open to the public. Tandy Hills Natural Area, 3400 View St, Ft Worth. TandyHills.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

Full Moon Women’s Gathering – 3-4:30pm.

Celebrate the Full Moon energy with meditation, shamanic tarot, and lots of sharing. Call to register.

Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas.

214-443-9642. DallasYogaCenter.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16

Teen Self-Esteem Female Group – 6-7:30pm.

This group will help to increase mindfulness, build social skills and decrease insecurities in a safe, open, non-judging and comforting environment for girls. $25. The Listening Retreat Counseling Services PLLC, 305 Regency Pkwy Ste 413, Mansfield. Bit. ly/29RQ98G.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17

Homeopathic 101: A Holistic, Natural Approach to Wellness – 6-7pm. Join Shane from Boiron as he teaches us everything we ever needed to know about Homeopathic remedies. Free. Whole Foods Market Highland Village, 4041 Waller Creek, Highland Village. Bit.ly/29WNr3k.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

Dallas Career Fair – 11am-2pm. Attendees will meet face-to-face with hiring decision-makers from some of the areas top employers. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes. Free. Doubletree Hotel, 2015 Market Center Blvd, Dallas. Bit. ly/2a3OY9u.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

‘til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12am. Enjoy live outdoor concerts featuring the best in regional music talent paired with film screenings in the Nasher Garden. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas. 214-242-5100.

LGBTQIA Circle – 7pm. This Circle provides a safe space of equality, understanding, and acceptance for individuals to stand as their authentic selves. The Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. 512-779-5771.

Chuck_Roundtree@ahoo.com.

Late Night Talk: Founding of the Modern Olympic Games – 7:30pm. Uncover the wonderfully rich, and at times odd, history of the first several modern Olympic Games with Tracy V. Wilson and Holly

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 FRIDAY, AUG 19 - 23 Reconnective Healing Training Fri, 6:30-10pm; Sat-Tues, 9:30am-7pm Learn about the philosophy, art, and science of Reconnective Healing®. Sat-Sun: experience and discover the healing frequencies with expanded awareness. Mon-Tues: learn how to make this a career. $1428. ($1214 with discount).

For more info: 323-960-0012 or visit TheReconnection.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

Trail Maintenance at Cedar Ridge Preserve – 8-11am. Come to the hilly terrain of Cedar Ridge Preserve to help maintain one of the better trail networks in Dallas. The Sierra Club is responsible for the Possum Haw Trail. Free. 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas.469-223-7902. GingerCanyon@USA.net.

Fossil Diggin’ – 11am-12pm. Play the role of a Paleontologist and pretend that you’re on a real dig.

Using small brushes, carefully uncover millions of years old marine fossils buried in sand. Dinosaur Valley State Park. Contact Kathy Lenz. 254-8974588. Kathy.Lenz@TPWD.Texas.US. Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workshop – 2-5pm. There is no orientation or prior knowledge of mindfulness or meditation required. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat and cushion. $75 until August 9/$85 after. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-443-9642.

DallasYogaCenter.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

Art of Living: Intro to the Happiness Program – 1:30-2:30pm. Attendees explore how the breath can be used as an effective tool to unleash his or her potential. Free. Davis Library, 7501-B, Independence Pkwy, Plano. Bit.ly/29Z8QKw.

MONDAY, AUGUST 22

How to Make Your Own Kombucha & Why – 6-7pm. Presented by anatomy & physiology professor, Dr. Rebekah Bruner, D.C. Seating & SCOBYs are limited. Make sure to RSVP. Optimized Living Institute, 1858 E Keller Pkwy Ste C, Keller. Bit. ly/29RRlcc.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

Grow from Within to Succeed in Life – 4:30pm.

Attend a discourse, yoga class and meditation session with Swami Mukundananda. Free. Comfort Inn & Suites, 700 E Central Parkway, Plano. Bit. ly/29Yn4s0.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24

Wine 101- Unlocking the Mystery of Wine – 6-8pm. Our in-house sommelier will guide us through the basics of wine knowledge in a fun, inviting gathering. $40. Messina Hof Grapevine Winery, 201 S Main St, Grapevine. Bit.ly/2a3QDMq.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 25

Urban Bicycling – 7-8pm. Come to the downtown library for a fast-paced presentation and discussion on urban biking. No bicycle or experience is required. Free. Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young St, Dallas. Bit.ly/29Qh0CY.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

Coffee & Conversation: Advocacy Information Breakfast Series – 7:30-9am. A unique opportunity to join the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and get an update on what’s going on to prepare for the upcoming 2017 legislative session. United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, 1800 N Lamar Street, Dallas.

Bit.ly/29Z9Y0M.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

East Texas Black Pot Cookers – 9am-1pm. Members will be cooking various meals and also give Dutch oven basics 101 demonstrations on how to get started. Martin Creek Lake State Park. 903-8364336. Lisa.Male@TPWD.Texas.gov.

Texas Discovery Gardens: Covered in Chitin – 10am-11:30am. One out of every four animal species on Earth is a beetle. Learn about their fascinating diversity with entomologist John Watts. $25. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 MLK Jr Blvd, Dallas.

TexasDiscoveryGardens.org.

Get Healthy Rockwall: Potluck Picnic – 6:30pm.

Bring a whole foods, plant-based no-oil dish and join like-minded folk for a fun, friendly picnic in the park. Everyone is welcome. Harry Myers Park, E Washington St, Rockwall. Bit.ly/29RAg28.

Nature Crafts – Learn about nature through arts and crafts. Make a bluebonnet, snake and a s’more.

Meet at the Amphitheater. Martin Creek Lake State Park. Contact Lisa Male for more information. 903836-4336. Lisa.Male@TPWD.Texas.gov.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28

Book Talk: The Brilliant History of Color in Art – 2pm. Learn how colors like Vermillion Red, Tyrian Purple, Yellow Ocher, and many more are made, and discover who first utilized them. Reservation required. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1243. SMcguire@DMA.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 29

Unlocking the Mysteries of Genesis Science Series – 7pm. Dr. Henry Morris III, Dr. Jason Lisle, Brian Thomas and Frank Sherwin will be speaking on biblical creation at the Unlocking the Mysteries of Genesis Science Series. Free. Denton Bible Church, 2300 E University Dr, Denton. Bit.ly/29X8fMg.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30

Ideal Protein Nutrition & Weightloss Seminar – 6-7pm. Dr Radhika Vayani at Primary Care Associates of Texas and staff, cordially invites guests to a nutrition education and weight loss workshop.

Free. Primary Care Associates of Texas, 3025 N Tarrant Pkwy Ste 300, Fort Worth. Bit.ly/2accBfy.

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daily August Dollar Days – 9am-5pm. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is offering $1 general garden admission, $5 for parking, and $1 admission into the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden for the month of August. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6612. DallasArboretum.org.

Energy Blast – Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth – Showtimes and features online. $7/adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors.

Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org.

Outdoor Sculpture Garden – 11am-5pm, MonWed; 11am-9pm, Thurs-Sun. Located in the heart of downtown is a sculpture garden shaded by mature oaks and filled with pools of water and forceful waterfalls. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Zen to Go – Mon thru Thurs. 12-12:45pm. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted.

Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson.

972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Happy Hour at Bar Alto – 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Patrons may sit at the bar or in the cafe or take it with them while they shop. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/ HighlandPark.

Happy Hour at Sundown at Granada - 5-7pm.

Half price flatbread, $3 Guns & Oil American Lager, $5 house wine & $4 well drinks. Neighborhood beer garden and restaurant, featuring wild caught seafood, organic meats and dairy, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. 3520 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-823-8305. SundownAtGranada.com.

Top Ten Wine Selections – 5-7pm, weekdays; 126pm, weekends. Wine tastings and cheese pairings from a selection of delicious cheeses from around the world. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/HighlandPark.

sunday Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification – 9-11:15am. Participate in meditation, chanting and readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita.

9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:15am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center,

42 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

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4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-2489126. AnandaDallas.org.

Vegan Sunday Brunch at Spiral Diner – 9am5pm. Vegan diner and bakery since 2002. Sunday brunch features vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, breakfast quesadillas and organic mimosas. 1314 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth & 1101 N. Beckley, Dallas. SpiralDiner.com.

Dynamic Meditation – 10-11am. One of the active meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Vickery Meadow Market – 10am-3pm. Community farmers market with local farmers, ranchers and artisans selling fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, hand-crafted foods and more. Half Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest, Dallas. GoodLocalMarkets.org.

Yoga at White Rock Hills Branch Library – 1-2pm. Class will include breathing and relaxation techniques taught by Mara Black. Free. White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd, Dallas.

214-670-8443.

Meditation at the Crow Collection of Asian Art – 2-3pm. Join Kadampa Meditation Center of Texas in the Crow Collection galleries to learn meditations to relax body and mind, achieve inner peace and develop a kind and patient attitude toward others.

Free. Crow Collection of Asian Art, 2010 Flora St, Dallas. MeditationInTexas.org.

Tai Chi at While Rock Hills Branch Library – 3-4pm. This open-level series of classes use movement, breathing and visualization exercises to relax the body, increase feeling awareness, and sharpen mental focus. Free. White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd, Dallas. 214-670-8443.

Chakra Sound Meditation – 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157.

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Awakening Heart Meditation – 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated

by Brother ChiSing. Childcare provided. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditation Center.com.

monday uBaby Cafe – 8:30am-5pm. Mon, Wed, Fri. New and expectant mothers come together to discuss breastfeeding and receive support. Groups are alternated every week in English and Spanish.

Community Baby Cafe, 8202 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100, Dallas. 214-243-2104. Sandra.Rodriguez@ DallasCityHall.com.

Core 30 – 9:30-10am. Core 30 is a brand new 30-minute core fitness class that will incorporate exercises to strengthen the abdominals and back.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Every Body Flow – 9:30-10:30am. This yoga session puts emphasis on stretching, strengthening and realigning no matter what shape an attendees body is in. All Levels Welcome. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-3434764. YogaByRachael@outlook.com.

Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Ayurveda Classes – 7-8pm. Learn the ancient Vedic healthcare science. Donation. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. Bostmas@ gmail.com.

Monthly Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. 1st Mon. Join Lake Highlands Acupuncture for this monthly meditation. Beginner and seasoned meditators are welcome. RSVP suggested. Donations welcome.

Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E NW Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. Heather.Harper.Ellett@ gmail.com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

Su/Zen Poetry – 8pm. Readings from the esoteric masters at the Community Table. All dimensions welcome. Free. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

cleansing. $20/advance, $25/at door. White Rock Holistic Wellness Center, 718 N Buckner Blvd, Ste 416-103, Dallas. 214-642-0002. Walz.Jennifer@ gmail.com. DallasHolisticWellnessCollective.com.

Circle of Men – 7pm. A regular gathering in a safe non-competitive environment to share with other men. This powerful tool helps men feel better in general. Love offering. The Gathering Place, Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214826-5683. Drew Weininger: KarenRomestan@ DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org.

Kalachandji’s Yoga – 7-8:15pm. A wonderful beginners and intermediate class on yoga. Donation.

Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas.

214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna.com.

PUBlic Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. This month features discussion about the moon, the asteroid and mars. A gathering celebrating brains and brew, featuring science, history, and guests presented at a local bar or restaurant. Free. The Live Oak, 1311 Lipscomb St, Fort Worth. FWMuseum.org/Public-Knowledge.

COH Donation Yoga Class – 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Donations accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817453-2328. CommunityOfHope.com.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 7-8:30pm. Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Packages available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org.

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tuesday Aquacise – 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aerobics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free.

Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Yo-Lates – 10:30-11:30am. Yoga poses are performed in a slow flowing progression mixed with Pilates, focusing on posture and core stability to create symmetry, flexibility and strength. Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

Stretch & Digest – 12:15-1pm. Target those trouble muscles for folks who work at a desk - hips, hamstrings, low back, neck - in a slow paced, restorativestyle yoga class. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-343-4764.

YogaByRachael@Outlook.com.

Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tues. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940.

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Tuesday Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the silence of a gently guided meditation. All levels of experience welcome. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, The Gathering Place, Dallas. KarenRomestan@DallasUnity.org.

DallasUnity.org.

Community Acupuncture – 6:30-7:45pm. Auricular (ear point) acupuncture is provided in group setting for relaxation, reduction of cravings and

YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship – 7-9pm. A meditation series for young adults in their 20s and 30s. Each evening will include a beginnerfriendly walking and sitting meditation, Dharma teachings and refreshments afterwards. Donation.

Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Meditation for Health and Healing – 7-9pm. Join experienced teachers Jon and Linda Caswell as they guide students through a practical, secular practice.

No chanting or incense. Donation. Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas. 214267-8636. Heather@LakeHighlandsAcupuncture. com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

Country and Western Dance Lessons – 7:30-9pm.

3-week, 2-step series, then 3-week waltz series.

Sandunga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton.

Info, cost: 972-418-1600.

wednesday Read and Learn – 10:30-11:30am. Features musicians, storytellers and puppets performing for newborns to 6 yr olds. Reading activity is followed by a guest performer. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381.

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Breastfeeding Cafe – 1-2pm. All breastfeeding moms welcome to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. The café is attended by a certified lactation counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Free. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

Chair Massage –3-6 pm. Sign up for an appointment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Circuit Training – 5-6pm. The class will work on the cardiovascular system and all major muscle groups in a fun format. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

FDerita@CoppellTx.gov.

Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group – 5-6:30pm. 1st Wed. Cindy Marshall, M.D., director of Memory Care at Baylor Neuroscience Center, will address the unique concerns, challenges, & treatments associated with LBD. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson.

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Watercolor Classes at Pleasant Grove Branch Library – 5-7:30pm. Students will set up watercolor paintings and learn to mix colors. Painting tips and art history will be discussed. Students should bring basic supplies, but paper and paint will be provided. 7310 Lake June Rd, Dallas. Reservations: 214-670-0965.

Coloring Club for Adults at Oak Lawn Library – 6-7:30pm. We will provide you with colors and coloring pages or you can bring your own. Enjoy time with other creative people, de-stress, and have some fun! Adults 18 and up. 4100 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas. 214-670-1359.

Dallas Green Drinks – 6pm. 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. DallasGreendrinks@yahoo.com. Greendrinks.org/TX/Dallas.

Gong/Sound Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. Gong and drum provide energetic and sonic backdrop to group meditation. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Group Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with like-minded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy. Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas@aol.com.

AnandaDallas.org.

The Darshan Room – 6-8pm. Kirtan music, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian feast, spiritual discourse. Donation. Kalachandji’s, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna.com.

TheDarshanRoom.com.

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Rockwall Holistic Practitioners Network Meeting – First Wed. 6-8pm. Monthly meeting of holistic practitioners in Rockwall and surrounding areas to share information, ideas, events and fellowship. $125 annual dues. Cris Stone Pilates, 203 N Alamo Rd, Rockwall. 214-454-2842. Cris Stone: CrisBStone@gmail.com. Facebook.com/ RockwallHolisticNetwork.

ment. All levels welcome. $12 suggested donation.

Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net.

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Group Meditation – 6:15-6:45pm. Strengthen your meditation practice by joining us for a half-hour session comprised of various meditation practices.

Open to all. Free. A Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988.

Info@CSLDallas.org

Aquacise – 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aerobics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free.

Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

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Chair Massage –3-6 pm. Sign up for an appointment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Laughing Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Healthy and playful experience that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted.

Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214521-6157. LaughYoga.org.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9:30-10:30am.

Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/ seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-7621661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Every Body Flow – 9:30-10:30am. This yoga session puts emphasis on stretching, strengthening and realigning no matter what shape an attendees body is in. All Levels Welcome. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-3434764. YogaByRachael@outlook.com.

Fit Dance Plus – 9:30-10:30am. Aerobic fun with simple foot patterns, working around a chair, adding balls and or weights for coordination, balance and muscle work and ending with gentle stretching.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Baby Bounce Basics – 12:30-1pm. Activities for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months old with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories.

Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@ DallasLibrary.org.

Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker each month. Free.

Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30pm. Meets the second Thursday of the month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Facebook.com/Dallas VeganDrinks.

Dallas Organic Garden Club – 6:30pm. 4th Thurs.

Monthly meeting. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas.

Chill Yoga 101 – 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow. Yoga is significant to everyone in a personal and unique way. Breathe, feel and let go for a mo-

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Market features locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, tamales, baked goods, salsas, dips, relishes, eggs, honey, chips, soaps, candles and more. 120 W Main St, Downtown Grand Prairie. GPTX.org/ Businesses/Farmers-Market.

White Rock Lake Cleanup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Love of the Lake, northeast corner of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard, Dallas.

214-824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org.

Family Fun Fridays at the Dallas Arboretum – 10am-2pm. Join every Friday in the shady Pecan Grove for face painting, a petting zoo, silhouette artist Micki Triggs and music for the little ones. $15. 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6612.

DallasArboretum.org.

Balancing Life Yoga Support Group – 6-8pm.

This support group will meet the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month to help those living with mental illness. The support group is from 6-7pm, followed by yoga practice from 7-8pm. Free for members, $12 for non-members. Crescent Yoga Studio, 812 Alex Ln MidTowne, Midlothian. 469-285-3559.

CrescentYogaStudio.com.

Target First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free.

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Yoga in the Park – 10-11am. Enjoy the serenity of yoga in the park. Perform sun salutations with guidance from Dallas Yoga Center. Meets at the Muse Family Performance Pavilion. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas.

214-716-4500. Info@KlydeWarrenPark.org

Cloth Diapering 101 – Times vary. Learn the basics of cloth diapering. $10. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

‘Til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12am. 3rd Fri. All ages. Outdoor evening series featuring local bands and movies, alfresco dining, gallery tours and more. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214- 242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter. org/TilMidnight.

Garden Gigs at the Dallas Arboretum – 7:309:30pm. Bask in the magic of live music at twilight as Garden Gigs returns to the Dallas Arboretum. Parking is complimentary. $8/Members, $10/Non-Members.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214515-6525. KBruton@DallasArboretum.org.

Friday Night Bike Ride – 7:45pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake. All skill levels welcome. Helmets required and lights/ water recommended. Post-ride eats at Jake’s. New Dallas Bike Works Parking Lot, 4875 W Lawther Dr, Dallas. DORBA.org.

saturday Good Local Markets – 8am-1pm. Community farmers market with local farmers, ranchers and artisans selling fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, handcrafted foods and more. Lakeside Baptist Church, 9150 Garland Rd, Dallas. GoodLocalMarkets.org.

Grand Prarie Farmer’s Market – 8am-2pm.

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ACUPUNCTURE DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkwy, Suite 1000, Irving, TX 18601 LBJ, Suite 501 Mesquite, TX 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.com

As an Oriental medicine doctor, board-certified herbalist, and licensed acupuncturist with 17 years of experience, Dr. Chapa helps patients find relief using acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. He offers an herbal pharmacy with over 1,000 safe, organic medicines. His office is In-network with most insurance providers. Don’t forget to mention Natural Awakenings. See ad, page 26.

EAST-WEST ACUPUNCTURE Nancy L. Corsaro, L.Ac 2840 Keller Springs Rd. Suite 301, Carrollton, TX 214-793-5684 EastWestAcup@sbcglobal.net EastWestOm.com

CHIROPRACTIC HEIKKINEN CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE CENTER Paul, Heikkinen, D.C., Marsha, Heikkinen, D.C. 820 E. Cartwright Rd, Suite 133, Mesquite, TX 972-285-3232 HeikkinenChiropractic.com

Our office is a family owned and operated business dedicated to helping our patients realize their natural healing abilities. We utilize chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and nutrition to effectively treat the whole person. We live to give you Back Your Life. See us for pain relief, wellness care, and much more.

NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Zhangping Lu, Dc, Lac, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Suite 101, Plano 972-519-8488

Corsaro is Texas and nationally board certified in acupuncture, and uses her skills for pain, digestive issues, stress relief and more. Acupuncture and herbs can help these and many other conditions. The ancient healing modality can also help you maintain good health and balance. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.

A whole body Wellness Center specializing in natural healing including Chiropractic, Acupuncture, NAET and massage therapy. Using no medications or surgery, Dr. Lu has been successful in treating weight loss, hormone imbalances, herniated disc, migraine headache, infertility, sports injuries, vision troubles and kneetrouble, among other issues. See ad, page 10.

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS

EDUCATION

ROCKWALL HOLISTIC NETWORK 214-454-2842 Facebook.com/RockwallHolisticNetwork

Rockwall Holistic Network’s mission is to foster a community of holistic practitioners who serve Rockwall and neighboring cities. The group shares specific modalities of treatment, ideas, marketing opportunities, advice and friendship. Their aim is to help each other grow, while being a wellspring of healthful information for all. Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month. See ad, page 27.

DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 1601 South Lamar, Dallas 214-378-1824 DCCCD.edu

The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is a network of seven colleges, including El Centro, Brookhaven, Mountain View, Eastfield, Richland, Cedar Valley and Northlake.

DCCCD serves the region with accredited one and two year certificates, degrees and core credit courses guaranteed to transfer to Texas colleges and universities.

I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. ~Jimmy Dean

THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL 11600 Welch Road, Dallas 214- 363-6311 Hockaday.org

Established almost 100 years ago, The Hockaday School provides a college preparatory educa-tion for girls; from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, including Boarding school for grades 8-12.

With an approximate enrollment of 1,000 students and a 10:1 student teacher ratio, Hockaday students enjoy a 100% acceptance rate to college.

JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS 12345 Inwood Rd, Dallas 972-387-8700 JesuitCP.org

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas is a private Catholic institution for young men under the direction of the Society of Jesus. Located in North Dallas, it provides a student-centered education to approximately 1,000 students, grades 9-12. Our students’ average SAT scores exceed the national average by over 200 points.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES DON HERRING AUTOMOTIVE

Locations: 3520 S. Marvin D. Love Frwy, Dallas 888-880-4276 2901 W Airport Frwy, Irving 866-807-3216 4225 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano 888-868-9915 DonHerring.com We take pride in offering the best selection of vehicles to the DFW Metroplex. The Mitsubishi, all Electric, i-MIEV is ready for immediate delivery. We recognize your time is valuable, strive to make your experience easy and offer you lowest available online prices. We pledge to beat advertised Metroplex offers.

TEXAS TOYOTA OF GRAPEVINE 801 State Hwy 114 East, Grapevine 877-858-0831 ToyotaOfGrapevine.com

Experience TOYOTACARE peace of mind with the purchase or lease of every new Toyota. It includes a complimentary worry-free maintenance plan and roadside assistance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.We’re currently offering a $500 Military Rebate and $750 College Graduate Rebate.

See our website for details.

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ENERGY

GREEN HARDWARE GECKO HARDWARE

BREEZE ENERGY

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Wind power uses no water; which is critical in a droughtplagued state. Using wind energy, you’re good to the environment and your wallet.

At an average of 8.6 cents per kilowatt hour, our residential rates are lower than TXU and Green Mountain for aver-age 12-month plans. See ad, inside front cover.

Gecko Hardware is a new kind of DIY experience for folks seeking to embrace a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Combining a traditional True Value store with an urban homesteading / garden center, Gecko offers supplies for green living, gardening and pets as well as home remodeling and renovation, demos and workshops.

HAIR CARE

ENERGY MEDICINE ARTESIAN WELLNESS LLC Wynette L. Y. Johnson RN Haltom City, Texas 385-319-2841 WynetteJohnson.com Wynettejohnson@comcast.net

ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER DALLAS Dr. William Rea 8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite #220, Dallas 214.368.4132 EHCD.com

The Environmental Health Center Dallas is a medical facility whose emphasis is the relationship of health and disease to environmental factors. Diagnosis and treatment is directed at determining the cause of the illness. Through thorough investigation we determine the correlation of the patient’s disease process to environmental factors. A leader in the field treating: mold exposure/sensitivity, oil spill exposures, pesticides, chemical exposure/chemical sensitivities, immune dysregulation and much more. See ads, page 29.

13 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 888-286-4603 PrimaCare.com With 13 Urgent Care Centers, PrimaCare serves the medical needs of area families with courtesy, convenience and compassion. Open 7 days a week with extended hours. No appointment necessary. Most insurance accepted. Use our Call Ahead Service and wait where your want. Open: Monday–Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday– Sunday 8am–5pm.

HERBAL MEDICINE DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD

ROCKET SCIENCE SALON

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With a passionSCIENCE for people, we believe that ROCKET everything put in and on our bodies must be SALON Everything you put nutritious and safe.

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Trained in China and graduated from S. Korea’s most prestigious Medical Universities, Dr. Chapa is an Oriental Medical Doctor, Board Certified Herbalist and Licensed Acupuncturist with over 20 years experience. He helps patients find relief using acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. He offers over 1000 safe, organic herbal medicines and formulas.

See ad, page 26.

9010 Garland Rd, Dallas (1 Blk from Lakeside Baptist Church) 214-823-3288

Begin your personal journey towards longevity & radiant health today! Wynette has been an RN since 1983 and will personalize each session. Her team is trained in the use of Craniosacral Therapy, Spectrochrome, DNA music, Emotion Code, Zero Point Technology and essential oils.Wellness begins in the mind. Craniosacral therapy improves your body’s own ability to repair and renew while relieving a full spectrum of discomfort and dysfunction. We offer House Calls by appointment to businesses and homes in the DFW area.

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PRIMACARE

SWANK SALON ORGANIC COLOR BAR & BOUTIQUE 15635 Quorum Dr, Addison 972-387-9265 SwankSalon.org

We are a preferred Moroccan Oil & Milkshake salon specializing in color, hair cutting, styling, and complete makeovers. The organic color bar is a top-quality option for the eco-friendly and beauty-conscious mavens with sensitive skin. We know the best techniques, tools and brands in the industry. Schedule your appointment today.

HEALTH CARE BAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 1-800-4BAYLOR BaylorHealth.com/CancerCare We have a network of comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, offering full range cancer-related and integrative medical services. Whether you want to learn about types of cancer, screenings, prevention, healthy living or support, Baylor is here for you. We offer the experience, expertise and technology you can trust.

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ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas 214-887-8325 Leslie.ACN_Herbs@yahoo.com LeslieDuong.com

ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation. You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad, page 18.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY SMILE RANCH

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath 972-772-7645 SmileRanchDentistry.com Smile Ranch is a spa-like dental experience that treats the whole being. Their office practices, treatments, and protocols stand by the belief of biological dentistry.

Robyn Abramcyzk, DDS wants to keep her patients safe from dangerous toxins and help them maintain a beautiful smile. They do not use toxic fillings or substances. See ad, page 4.

HEALTHY HEALING ARTS/HPWWC Cathy Lemmon 469-383-8442 Cathy@HPWWC.org HealthyHealingArts.com

Homeoprophylaxis (HP), a part of Homeopathy, is a major part of Cathy Lemmon’s practice at Healthy Healing Arts. HP has been used worldwide for hundreds of years with a success rate of over 90% to help fight off disease.

Lemmon uses an energetic, nontoxic means of promoting immunity in a safe and natural way. See ad, page 17.

MEDICAL DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

375 Municipal Dr Suite 120, Richardson 972-479-9139 DocAsbury@verizon.net KarenAsburyMD.com Dr. Asbury is on the cutting-edge of Integrative Medicine. She believes the body is designed to be self-healing, if given what it needs. For those who want to address the root cause of illness with natural solutions, she provides all aspects of adult care including full preventive evaluations and comprehensive treatment. See ad, page 12.

KOTSANIS INSTITUTE

Kotsanis, MD Constantine A. 2260 Pool Road, Grapevine 817-481-6342 DrKotsanis@gmail.com KotsanisInstitute.com Dr. Kotsanis blends modern medicine with time-tested older disciplines, creating unique treatments for each person. He believes proper nutrition is the foundation and applies this to treating conditions ranging from autism spectrum to chronic diseases. You’re invited to his FREE monthly Lunch & Learns. The schedule’s on their website.

DR. JOHN WOODWARD, MD

Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Lane, Suite A-315, Dallas 972-566-7870 AboutHormones.org Dr. Woodward specializes in hormone replacement for men and women, diagnosis and management of Breast Cancer and Diabetes and been a pioneer in bioidentical hormone replacement for 30 years. He developed an innovative and effective method to help the body make some of its own hormones. Call for an appointment.

PETS

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HOMEOPATHY

HOLLYWOOD FEED

LIVING WELL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

12 Metroplex Area locations Hollywoodfeed.com

Betty Murray, CN, IFMCP, CHC 14330 Midway Rd, Suite 121, Dallas 972-930-0260 Info@LivingWellDallas.com LivingWellDallas.com Betty Murray is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor who makes the science of nutrition easy to understand and implement. A specialist in metabolic and digestive disorders, weight loss resistance and body bio-chemistry master, Betty teaches clients how to utilize nutritional interventions to improve their health.

Schedule your free 20-minute consultation.

NATURAL HEALTH SHOP

400 North Coit Rd, Suite 1902, Richardson 972-664-1990 NaturalHealthTX.com Natural Healthy Shop has everyday low prices on over 9,000 health and wellness products and supplements.

They specialize in special orders.

The shop is fully stocked with groceries, supplements, sports nutrition, beauty products, special needs nutrition, massage, detox. Located at the intersection of Coit and Roundrock. Open 7 days a week.

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PAIN MANAGEMENT SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Suite 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, user-friendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad, page 32.

PEDIATRICS

Offering some of the widest selections of natural and holistic pet foods and products in the Metroplex, these well-stocked neighborhood locations also have interesting and unique pet and pet-owner products at reasonable prices. Professional pet grooming and self-service dog washing stations available. Check out our famous Mississippi Made Dog beds.

PRODUCTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION STORE

8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 225, Dallas 214-361-9515 AEHF.com The only retail store in the US devoted solely to the sales of environmentally safe products for everyday use in homes, schools and businesses – we even provide environmentally safe housing. Founded in 1975, our products and the education we provide to our customers is based on extensive research into the fields of chemical sensitivity and environmental illness. See ads, page 29.

REIKI PEACEFUL PRESENTS

Jessica Hitch 6060 N. Central Expy, Suite 460, Dallas 469-766-8765 Jessica.Elaine.Hitch@gmail.com PeacefulPresents.net Individuals experiencing pain or depression may have depleted or stagnant energy, or ki, might be an underlying cause. Reiki can help balance your energy so that you can experience greater wellbeing.

This nourishing healing energy is administered through gentle touch while you are fully clothed. Healing classes and readings are also available.

HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS 4851 Legacy Dr, Suite 301, Frisco 972-294-0808 HealthyKidsPediatrics.com

Where your child’s health is our passion. We are an integrative holistic practice; offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. We believe optimal health is more than absence of disease. It involves living the lifestyle that promotes and embraces it.

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SOUND HEALING DALLAS-FORT WORTH ACUTONICS

ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS AND THERMOGRAPHY CENTER

THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS

Mary Burke-Kelly 721 Tradonna Lane, Hurst 817-918-3939 Mary@dfwAcutonics.com DFWAcutonics.com

Dr. Rebeca Gracia 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405, Dallas 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com

Certified Acutonics® Practitioner and instructor, Facial Soundscapes Practitioner. Restore body, mind, emotions and spirit to a balanced and healthy state, through vibrational sound tuning forks used on acupuncture points and chakras.

Facials using acupuncture points and Chinese herbs yield dramatic results naturally. CEU/ PDA classes for massage therapists and acupuncturists.

Self/family care workshops. See ad, page 19.

Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times finding underlying causes of disease. It looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further eval-uation and follow up care are also offered. See ad, page 8.

VETERINARIANS THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

SPA

Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com

DEER LAKE LODGE ORGANIC SPA& WELLNESS RESORT 10500 Deer Lake Lodge Rd. Montgomery 936-647-1383 DeerLakeLodge.com

Our guests are inspired to maintain or jump start wellness lifestyles with self-directed detoxification and cleansing programs that encourage and renew combined with juice fasting, colonics, fitness classes, energy work, spa treatments and weight loss. This holistic wellness destination is secluded with a limited number of guests and eco-friendly vibe.

SPIRITUAL

Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3345 Western Center Blvd, Suite 140 Ft Worth 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com

We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut is-sues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads, pages 16 & 29.

ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS

As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad, page 39.

ALL CREATURES EVERY SPINE (A.C.E.S.)

2455 Ridge Road, Suite 151, Rockwall 972-771-8900 RockwallColonics.com

“Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comfortable and healing environment. We know that timehonored healing traditions – Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal medicine, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic and Colonics work. Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Relief from pain, stress and tension and the opportunity to achieve your highest potential.” See ad, page 14.

Dr. Amy Hayek Dr. Bill Ormston 214-802-7815 843-860-8336 AllCreaturesEverySpine.com

CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas 214-331-8522 ConcordDallas.org

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

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Through Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy and other drug free modalities veterinarians Amy Hayek and Bill Ormston help their animal patients sustain the miracle of life. A.C.E.S. be-lieves that the power that made the body can heal the body.

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UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE 5502 Ben Davis, Sachse 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com UnityOfSachse.com

We teach positive psychology based on Spiritual teachings of Jesus. Services are held Sundays at 11:30am. Join us as we share truths and principles to help along your spiritual journey. Each week’s message and all events are posted on our website for your convenience.

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Family owned and operated since 1951, our comprehensive garden center and nursery sells both native plants and rare tropicals. Find aisles of rare plants and educated staff to help solve any garden problems.

Monthly seminars hosted by experts help with seasonal and topical issues. We also carry garden tools and decorations.

YOGA CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian 469-285-3559 CrescentYogaStudio.com

Ellis County’s premier yoga studio brings peace to the mind, body and spirit. Teachers are experienced, educated and passionate about sharing their knowledge. Learn techniques to balance the body and ease hectic lifestyles. Crescent Yoga offers a wide variety of yoga styles. Over 18 classes per week. 2 Weeks Unlimited Yoga for $20.

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Providing yoga and wellness to the Metroplex since 1989, DYC is a holistic education resource center. . Through the wide breath/ depth of yoga classes, cutting edge somatic modalities and a multifaceted holistic wellness center with a large variety of integrative wellness services, we serve and educate our community and provide tools for healing, growth and self-exploration. See ad, page 11.

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