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eady or not, the holidays are here, engaging our focused attention—and I love it. Reflecting on what makes the season special, I realize that this month’s issue perfectly captures the heart of the feeling in the air, the closeness of spiritual love and light, which are ever-present, eternal qualities.

It’s gratifying to see how goodwill overtakes the embarrassing ugliness of this year’s political campaigning.

How wonderful it is that no matter what’s going on in the world, each of us has the ability to re-set how we think, speak and feel the love, hope, peace and joy manifested in the world with the meek birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. If we’ve unhappily slipped into any willful hard-heartedness, we can reboot by earnestly seeking to embody the principles and character virtues of Him for whom Christmas is a coming out party. Jesus Christ showed us the way of universal love so powerfully that this country was founded on Christian values that will continue to enlighten our world as long as we refuse to we be led instead by secular materialism.

In trying to live godlike values myself, I’ve been thinking about tools I can use to work to keep my life in a positive, productive and generous state of being; to let each day be better defined by love, a living prayer. It’s obvious that ruminating on the past can make us feel depressed or melancholy, while worrying about the future (aka ingratitude in advance) can cause anxiety. So I’ve been exploring ingredients that lead me to a sense of confidence that I am maximizing my contribution to family, friends, colleagues and the world around me. Here are a few of my favorite touchstones summed up by business management guru Seth Godin:

Care a little more. Show up. Embrace possibility. Tell the truth. Dive deeper.

Ask the difficult question. Lend a hand. Dance with fear. Say “No” to hate. Look for opportunities, especially when it seems like there aren’t any left. Take care of the little guy. Keep your promises. Be generous for no reason. Give the benefit of the doubt. Develop empathy. Make your mom proud. Take responsibility. Give credit to others. Reward patience. Play by a better set of rules. Breathe.

As I embrace a daily dose of such virtues, I’ve begun to experience deeper gratitude and love for the privilege of being on this Earth in this era. It’s a state of mind I hope blesses all I encounter along the way.

As we together explore this month’s theme of Uplifting Humanity, Linda Sechrist’s feature article, “Loving Large,” offers a timely message underscoring our innate interconnectedness and reliance on loving energy. Local holistic Dentist Dr. Robyn Abramczyk furthers the discussion in her views on faith and spirituality. We hope our December issue inspires and empowers a constructive focus throughout our community as we steady our bearings, unite in this holy season and look ahead to a new year.

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a green, healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

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1 1 newsbriefs 14 communityspotlight 18 NORTH TEXAS 15 healthbriefs ELECTRIC CAR DRIVERS 16 ecobrief

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Scientists Say We’re All Connected

by Linda Sechrist

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HOLIDAY FOOD CHOICES

26 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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he 2016 Generational Equity Jingle Bell Run through the Dallas Design District will take place on December 21 at the Hilton Anatole, sponsored by the Trinity Strand Trail, the Mavs Foundation and Luke’s Locker. In addition to raising funds for development and construction of the Trinity Strand Trail, this event is also a way to promote a healthy lifestyle to children and adults.

Race day begins at 6:30 p.m. For those that enjoy a slower pace, there is a one-mile fun run, as well as a 5K race at 7 p.m. The after race party that follows has been called one of the best postrace activities in North Texas. Packets can be picked up from December 17 to 20 at Luke’s Locker. Registration allows entrance at the Anatole Hotel to enjoy food, beverage, the Dallas Mavs Cheerleaders and local bands. The Trinity Strand Trail/ Katy Trail Connection will link 3.5 miles of Katy Trail with almost eight miles of Trinity Strand Trail.

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Location: event, 2201 Stemmons Fwy.; Luke’s Locker, 3046 Mockingbird Lane. For more information, visit DallasJingleBellRun.com. See ad, page 19.

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he 46th running of the BMW Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon and Behringer Relay is set for December 11, in downtown Dallas. BMW is celebrating its 100th anniversary and has a long history of supporting global endurance sporting events including the BMW Berlin Marathon and the Tokyo Marathon.

BMW will also serve as an official partner and participate in the RunDallas Race Series, Oncor Mayor’s Race 5K, Pro Relay Challenge and monthly BMW Dallas Marathon social runs held throughout the metroplex.

“We are proud to be working with BMW, one of the world’s most admired and distinguished brands, to grow our marathon’s reputation as an iconic, memorable race event,” says Lisa Croley, chairman of the Dallas Marathon board of directors.

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wen and Tatum Whitmore are the first sibling kids chosen to be conductors of The Trains at NorthPark, a beloved holiday tradition presented by Bank of Texas and benefitting Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD) next to the American Eagle location in NorthPark with an intricate configuration with 1,600 feet of track and more than 750 railcars set amidst notable American landmarks through January 8, 2017.

The Trains at NorthPark has raised more than $13 million for RMHD, which provides a home-away-fromhome for seriously ill or injured children and their families. Each year, RMHD hosts 1,200 families that travel from more than 40 miles away and are asked to contribute only $15 per night.

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Tickets are $3 for children 2 to 12 and seniors over 65. Adults are $7, and under 2 are admitted free. Discount tickets for $1 off are available at local Tom Thumb stores. For more information, visit TheTrainsAtNorthPark.com.

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ooster Home and Hardware will have a grand opening celebration on December 2 and 3 at 10233 Northwest Highway, Suite 409, in Dallas. Sharon Anderson Wright, CEO and president of Half Price Books, has a penchant for hardware and “fixing things,” she says, noting that she’s refurbished tack for her horses and is a crafter who makes jewelry and block cut art prints. She’s a vegetarian and a locavore, too, so she enjoyed the local offerings.

Andrea Ridout, the owner and manager of Gecko, who has owned and run other businesses and hosted a green living radio show for Mother Earth News, was working hard to make it a destination for urban homesteaders, a unique place that was one-part hardware and one-part DIY supplies for the back-to-the-Earth crowd.

In September, Wright bought the store’s assets, along with her sister, a silent investor. Gecko officially became Rooster Home and Hardware and plans are swirling for its re-invention. They plan to bring in experts for backroom classes and offer best-in-class products for all those re-emerging homemaking activities that are captivating millennials and boomers, such as canning, organic gardening, composting, beekeeping and chicken-tending.

For information, call 214-343-1971.

Bush Presidential Center Hosts African Children’s Choir Performance

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he African Children’s Choir wraps up their year-long tour of the U.S. entertaining and enchanting audiences across the country with a special performance at the Bush Presidential Center on December 13. The evening will also feature clips from Imba Means Sing, a documentary film chronicling the journey of former choir members and spreading the message of dignity and hope. Producer Erin Bernhardt will be in attendance. Tickets include after-hours entry to new special exhibit, A Season of Merriment and Museum.

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The choir raises funds that provide housing and education to Ugandan children.

Cost is $30 members/$45 public.

Location: 2943 SMU Blvd., Dallas. For more information, call 214-200-4300 or visit BushCenter.org.

boy a ride from his decimated home to the safety of another village. His simple song became the catalyst for a program that has changed the lives of thousands of children and reshaped the future of the African continent.

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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. ~Dalai Lama

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They will be dazzled by 4 million lights set along two miles of winding paths.

Hundreds of new displays in shapes of all kinds line and arch over the roads. Prairie Lights is open from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday on non-holidays and 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and holidays up to January 1, 2017.

Typically, it takes 45 minutes to drive straight through with light traffic. With a stop in Holiday Village, plan on 1.5 hours total. Halfway through the drive, Holiday Village offers holiday food, gifts, carnival rides, Santa, an all-new laser show and the Holiday Magic Lighted Walk-Through Forest. Guests can get out of the car and take a stroll through the trees that will be lit up with tens of thousands of lights arranged in scenes depicting how the holiday season is celebrated around the world, along with a brand-new Gumdrop Alley that’s sure to be a hit with kids.

Admission is $20 to $30 per car. Location: Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy., Grand Prairie. For more information, call 972-237-4569 or visit PrairieLights.org.

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on and Wendy Taggart, beef artisans and founders of Burgundy Pasture Beef have brought Burgundy’s Local Grass Fed Meat Market to Dallas at 3314 Ross Avenue at the corner of Hall, near downtown.

“Our stores in Ft. Worth, Grandview and now Dallas are all a step towards making our products more convenient to those who want local, pasture-raised meats. We currently serve many wonderful longtime customers in the Dallas area and believe having a store there will make our products accessible to many more.”

Burgundy’s Local offers a full range of cuts in beef, pork, chicken and lamb, raw-milk cheeses, freerange pastured eggs and other complimentary items. None contain antibiotics or hormones and are raised sustainably in a natural habitat.

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communityspotlight North Texas Clean Air Efforts Show Progress

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he 10-county North Central Texas (NCT) nonattainment area, designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as moderate nonattainment for the 2008 eight-hour ozone standard (less than or equal to 75 ppb (parts per billion), saw the 2016 ozone season conclude at the end of October by recording the fewest number of exceeding days and the lowest deviation from standards value since it was designated nonattainment for ozone in 1991.

For the third year in a row, the region’s design value fell below the 1997 eight-hour ozone standard of 85 ppb at 80 ppb, with 18 exceeding days. Under this current moderate nonattainment designation, the region must reach attainment by July 2018.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCG) has several air quality programs in place to improve our region’s air quality and move into attainment for the pollutant ozone. Air North Texas, the region’s clean air public awareness campaign, implements air quality education and outreach efforts each year. This year, Air North Texas hosted the seventh annual Clean Air Action Day, in which North Texans were asked to do at least one new thing to help improve air quality. With a 57 percent increase from last year, the most commitments to date were recorded.

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a locally based, public/ private partnership that seeks to advance energy security, protect environmental and public health, and stimulate economic development by promoting practices and decisions to reduce petroleum consumption and improve air quality, primarily in the transportation sector.

In 2015, DFW Clean Cities was able to reduce more than 23 million gallons of petroleum. Those efforts came from the over 150 stakeholders that actively participate in DFW Clean Cities efforts. The coalition’s main goals are to facilitate and increase purchases of alternative fuel vehicles, support alternative fuel infrastructure and promote informed consumer choice on fuel economy, including hybrid vehicles.

The DFW Clean Cities Coalition also hosts events, facilitates clean vehicle trainings, provides updates on available funding and has official meetings once a quarter. In 2016, National Drive Electric Week was held at Grapevine Mills Mall and set a North Texas record for the most electric vehicles in one location.

The AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine Program provides financial assistance to registered vehicle owners to repair or replace vehicles that have failed the state emissions test. The program is offered to residents in nine of the 10 nonattainment counties. Since 2003, the Air-

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CheckTexas program has replaced 32,419 vehicles and repaired 32,489 vehicles.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has a state regulation that limits idling of heavy-duty gasoline and diesel vehicles to five minutes. To improve effectiveness of this regulation, NCTCOG promotes adoption of local ordinances that provide enforcement authority to local governments and provides outreach materials and technical assistance to cities and counties who put these rules in place. To date, 26 local governments have adopted the restrictions; citizens are encouraged to report idling vehicles online at EngineOffNorth Texas.org.

The Electric Vehicles North Texas (EVNT) program increases awareness of the availability and feasibility of EVs in the DFW area, and also ensure availability of resources needed to support widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EV).

The region has nearly 300 locations with public recharging infrastructure. Nearly 3,300 EVs are registered in NCTCOG counties as of November 2016, accounting for 39 percent of all EVs in the state; see dfwcleancities.org/evnt.

The GoSolarTexas.org website brings together Texas-specific information and resources regarding solar photovoltaic (PV) energy.

For more information, visit nctcog.org/ trans/air/programs.

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esearchers from Northumbria University, in England, have discovered that drinking peppermint tea can improve working and long-term memory. After 180 healthy adults filled out questionnaires about their mood, they were selected at random to consume one of three drinks—peppermint tea, chamomile tea or water—and then rested for 20 minutes.

The subjects were then tested for memory and other cognitive factors and given a second mood questionnaire. Those that drank peppermint tea exhibited improvements in both types of memory and were more alert than the other two groups. The participants that drank chamomile tea displayed reductions in both memory and attention functions compared to the others.

Researcher Mark Moss, Ph.D., notes, “The enhancing and arousing effects of peppermint and the calming, sedative effects of chamomile observed in this study are in keeping with the claimed properties of these herbs and suggest beneficial effects can be drawn from their use.”

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Cranberries Reduce Urinary Tract Infections

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esearchers from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health have found that individuals living close to a natural gas hydraulic fracking site have a significantly higher occurrence of asthma attacks. The study examined health records from the Geisinger Health System, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, where the fracking industry has experienced incredible growth of more than 9.000 natural gas wells in the past decade.

The records of more than 35,000 Geisinger asthma patients between the ages of 5 and 90 were studied between 2005 and 2012. Patients that reported attacks were mapped and studied in relation to the fracking well locations, and the results compared with other patients not reporting attacks in the same year. The researchers discovered that those that lived in close proximity to multiple or larger active natural gas wells were 1.5 to four times more likely to experience asthma attacks.

Brian S. Schwartz, a medical doctor and a professor in the Department of Environmental Health Services at the Bloomberg School, in Baltimore, Maryland, was the senior author of the study. He states, “We are concerned with the growing number of studies that have observed health effects associated with this industry.

We believe it’s time to take a more cautious approach to [fracking] well development with an eye on environmental and public health impacts.”

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ranberries, a staple on most holiday tables, can help women reduce their risk of urinary tract infections (UTI). A recent study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research tested the impact of consuming whole-cranberry fruit powder on women that had experienced two or more UTIs in the previous 12 months.

Of the 182 study participants, 89 were given 500 milligrams of the cranberry powder daily for six months. The remaining 93 women ingested a placebo. The cranberry group reported significantly fewer infections than the placebo group.

In addition, it took the women in the cranberry group more time to develop a first UTI than the women in the control group.

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uring the holiday season, consider giving a gift that gives twice. Make a commitment to make simple changes that will help save money and energy and also promote positive change.

Bring your own bag. Each year, the United States uses billions of plastic bags. They are not biodegradable and are making their way into our oceans and landfills. De-clutter your pantry and cabinets of plastic bags by going with reusable bags. Stronger, reusable bags are a simple option that can also be easily cleaned by putting them through the washing machine.

Eat closer to home. If you must eat out, choose a restaurant that requires less traveling time. Also, help reduce the amount of fossil fuels used to transport and package groceries by choosing local markets.

Cancel catalog subscriptions. Getting catalogs for items or services you’ve never signed up for or have a subscription you no longer read?

Catalogchoice.org and DMAchoice.org are two available choices to opt out of catalog subscriptions. Or download PaperKarma on your phone or tablet to help control your mailbox and stop unwanted paper mail.

Go digital. You can do almost anything online nowadays. Buy electronic gift cards. Send holiday e-cards and videos. Download software. You can even board a plane or train with your mobile phone. Choose the route with less material and paper waste by downloading the GoPass app for commuting services provided by DART, the T, TRE and DCTA. Plant native species. Local native plants, trees and flowers can naturally handle the heat, cold, humidity or wind. Planting natives also invites the local pollinators back into your area, which works in tandem with the climate and soils.

Pre-cycle before recycling. By using a reusable container, you

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are preventing that item from ending up the refuse stream. Also, recycled glass reduces related air pollution by 20 percent and related water pollution by 50 percent.

Donations to charities. Can’t decide on what to gift your friends and family that seem to have everything already? Opt to donate on their behalf to organizations that focus on the environment.

The Charity Navigator is a great place to start when researching organizations.

Maintain your vehicle. Pampering your car is ultimately pampering yourself.

A properly maintained vehicle, clean air filters and inflated tires can greatly improve your vehicle’s performance.

And it might not hurt to clean out the trunk – all that extra weight could be costing you at the pump. Visit CarCare. org for more tips.

By improving your own surroundings, you can be sure to have a holiday season to remember and plenty of ways to influence the start of your next year, too. Give yourself and the environment a gift by taking action on these tips Courtesy of the North Central Texas Council Governments.

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2016 was a mixed year for whales and dolphins and by extension, humans.

Marine Biologist Sylvia Earle states the importance of ocean health this way: “With every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you’re connected to the sea. The ocean is the blue heart of the planet. There’s still time, but not a lot, to turn things around.”

Scientists have discovered a new, black-colored species of whale that’s onethird the size of a Baird’s beaked whale. Yet to be named, it’s rarely seen, feeding in deep canyons in the Bering Sea.

The oldest-known orca whale, Granny, at 105, swims Washington’s coastline.

Wild orcas usually live 60 to 80 years; captives, 40 years at most. Iceberg, the only known adult white orca, age 22, was spotted in Russian coastal waters earlier this year.

In 2013, a Korean marine park retrained five dolphins to feed naturally and released them into the sea, where they rejoined their original pod. Recent sightings found them thriving, affording hope for the 2,900 dolphins in marine parks, aquariums and zoos worldwide.

Pink dolphins in Hong Kong’s bustling harbor remain endangered. In 2003, there were 158; by 2014, only 61. The Baiji River dolphin, only found in China, has been declared extinct. Vaquitas, small porpoises in the Gulf of California, declined from 97 in 2014 to 60 this year, most drowned in commercial fishing nets; it may be extinct by 2018.

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More than half the species that rely on oceans and tropical forests are on a special watch list because of small and declining populations, limited ranges and severe threats to their habitats. The report pinpoints invasive predators such as rats and cats on nesting islands, as well as overfishing, pollution and climate change.

Ways to address the problem include removing predators, expanding protected marine areas and reducing the amount of plastic products that end up in the ocean and can trap or choke birds.

Many species such as long-distance migratory shore birds in coastal, grassland and arid habitats are declining steeply. The main causes are rising sea levels, coastal development, encroaching human activity and oil spills.

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Although the network is nearly 85,000 miles long, more miles will be added to accommodate electric, hydrogen, propane and natural gas vehicles as additional fueling and charging stations are built.

“Alternative fuels and electric vehicles will play an integral part in the future of America’s transportation system,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “We have a duty to help drivers identify routes that will help them refuel and recharge those vehicles and designating these corridors on our highways is a first step.” Those corridors are designated as “sign-ready”, meaning routes where alternative fuel stations are currently in operation will

be eligible to feature new signs alerting drivers where they can find fuel for their alternative fuel vehicles, to existing signage that alerts drivers to gas stations, food

The designation of these corridors fulfills a directive in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. In 2015, the United States pledged to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80 percent or more by 2050.

By supporting lower-emission vehicles, alternative fuel corridors will help to reduce transportation emissions, the leading source of U.S. GHG emissions.

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Susan Pollard accepted the Small Nonprofit award on behalf of Texas Honeybee Guild for its longtime and often creative advocacy for bees and pollinators, such as its notorious public “swarms” in bee costumes.

Heather Rinaldi, head wrangler at Texas Worm Ranch, received the Small Business award for her innovative eco-friendly gardening practices. She’s also convinced many a gardener to test these methods through her workshops, outreach and social media.

Anna Clark was honored as this year’s For Profit professional. Clark, the founder of EarthPeople consulting firm and author of Green, American Style, has contributed articles on sustainability to numerous local and national publications.

Dallas activists Chris and Dick Guldi received the Volunteer award for their tireless work in the trenches of local environmental activism. The

John Spicer, cofounder of Breeze Energy, accepted the Corporate Trailblazer award.

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Green Source DFW was created by the Memnosyne Institute in 2011 with the mission of advancing the environmental movement and green living in North Texas. The main focus of Green Source DFW is GreenSourceDFW. org, a online publication that features original reporting on environmental issues and green trends in North Texas.

It’s also a resource where users can find green businesses, organizations, job listings, events and farmers’ markets in North Texas. Green Source DFW hosts two major annual events; the Run for the Environment 5K in May and the Sustainable Leadership Awards in November.

Half Price Books CEO and president Sharon Anderson Wright accepted the award for Large Business. The Dallas-based company pioneered the practice of recycling books throughout its stores following the company’s founding in 1972 by her mother Pat Anderson and Pat’s partner Ken Gjemre. She also founded the new eco-friendly venture Rooster Home & Hardware, formerly Gecko Hardware, which she acquired in September.

Dan Lepinski, of the North Texas Renewable Energy Group, received the award for Nonprofit Professional for powering local events with his self-designed solar shuttle and educating people around the state about the benefits of solar power.

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LOVING LARGE Scientists Say We’re All Connected

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rue love is not something reserved exclusively for soulmates, couples, children, friends or family. Observations by sages for millennia and by enlightened scientists more recently are increasingly aligned with the point of view articulated by renowned meditation teacher Jack Kornfield that true love and awareness—a sense of universal connectivity and the idea that divinity, or the sacred, is found in all things—are indistinguishable.

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This state of being, generally denoted by strong feelings of love or acceptance toward others, brings us into contact with universal energy which connects all of humanity with the natural world.

Clues to our united commonality are explored in two 21st-century books, Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become, by Barbara L. Fredrickson, Ph.D., and A General Theory of Love, by medical doctors Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini and Richard Lannon. These authors explore the brain science that’s related to love and awareness.

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Although trying to grasp love intellectually may be like eating soup with a fork, the authors of A General Theory of Love cite feelings as a good starting point. Fredrickson describes love as “the momentary upwelling of three tightly interwoven events: a sharing of one or more positive emotions between you and another; a biochemical synchrony between your and the other person’s biochemistry and behaviors; and a reflected motive to invest in each other’s well-being that brings mutual care.”

Fredrickson, director of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, believes love is a complex physiological response; a “positivity resonance.” She describes key factors in love’s ability to biologically transform us as oxytocin, a hormone active in social bonding and attachments, and the vagus nerve deep within the brain stem that connects with numerous organs, including the lead “character” in this relationship, the heart.

The neural synchrony of positivity resonance between the brains of two individuals is a connected oneness that

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During their 30-year friendship, Bob Staretz collaborated with astronaut Edgar Mitchell, Sc.D., the lunar module pilot on Apollo 14 and founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, to research and write “The Quantum Hologram and the Nature of Consciousness,” published in the Journal of Cosmology. Their scientific theory explains how all of creation learns, self-corrects and evolves as a selforganizing, interconnected holistic system through love.

“Without exception, everything in nature exists and works together in total balance, resonance and harmony, interacting as one. From this perspective, Edgar and I reached the obvious conclusion—the organizing principle of the cosmos is agape love, an ultimate form of unconditional love that accepts all things existing in nature without regard to conditions, expectations, shortcomings, flaws or faults,” explains Staretz.

The former executive director of Eternea, an organization focused on spiritually transformative experiences and the study of consciousness, Staretz says individuals that undergo such an experience attest that loving one another and all

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Fredrickson notes is far more ubiquitous than previously thought possible.

Her research shows that it requires only connection, not the intimacy or shared history that comes with any special bonds.

Micro-moments of the connected oneness we feel as life-giving reverberations occur via shared smiles or laughter, a common compassion or an engaging story. Humans all hunger for such moments. The prerequisites are perceived safety and authentic sensory connection with another, even if it’s fleeting. In Fredrickson’s perspective, such neural coupling is a biological manifestation of oneness in which a habitual focus on “me” expands to a life-expanding “we”.

of nature, of which we are a part, is the central reason for our existence.

Anita Moorjani’s latest book, What If This Is Heaven? reiterates the life lesson she learned from her dramatic near-death experience in which she identified herself as a state of pure consciousness connected with everything in the cosmos. She clearly heard: “Your only work is to love yourself, value yourself and embody this truth of self-worth and self-love so that you can be love in action. That is true service, to yourself and to those who surround you.”

This message continues with her, and she explains that by not loving ourselves, we are denying the part of God that expresses itself through us. An overarching insight from her lifechanging journey is, “Unconditional love is a state of being, not an emotion. It’s not just one side of the coin—it’s the whole coin.”

If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. ~William Blake

How-to Resources Interest in this deeper perspective led The Shift Network, which offers online transformative education, to host a recent Advanced Teachings for Truly Loving Yourself with Margaret Paul, P.h.D., co-author of Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved By You?

Many others are working to spread the word about a larger sense of lifegiving love, including Cleveland, Ohio, intuitive psychologist Debra L. Reble, Ph.D., author of Being Love: How Loving Yourself Creates Ripples of Transformation in Your Relationships and the World. She says, “Our soul’s purpose is to be and express love. We dream of love, yearn for love and make love, but rarely do we realize that we are love, a source of divine energy.”

Reba Linker, a New York City life coach and author, hosts a Leaders in Self-Love Facebook page and the Paint Yourself into The Picture online coaching show. Linker’s philosophy on love resembles that of New Thought leader Michael Beckwith, minister, author and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Culver City, California—

to discern that our true nature is love is to know that we are created in the very image and likeness of love, the essence of life itself.

Gary Sinclair, author of Healing Memories in Seconds, views his life from an altitude of oceanic oneness.

His 35 years of study in a field that uses energy to heal spirit, mind and body led him to develop Soul Link, a memory energy therapy. His work is changing the face of therapy for those with post-traumatic stress disorder and led to the revelation, “Love pulls whatever it touches to its highest potential.”

Teaching what he knows “beyond a shadow of a doubt” helps to shift his students’ worldview. “All of creation is made up of electromagnetic energy vibrating at different frequencies. We are energy beings who can learn to manage our energy to heal ourselves.

We are all connected by omnipres-

ence, the energy of love, a heart connection of life. Consciously choosing this awareness allows us to be ‘love living life.’”

Kamini Desai, director of education for the Amrit Yoga Institute, in Salt Springs, Florida, lends her yogic perspective to love. “We are each a wave on the ocean of existence. Even though we are separate waves, we carry the essence of the same ocean.

When that essence manifests in us as spirit, its quality is a healing force of love surrounding our cells, causing our heart to beat and regenerating our organs. This intelligence guides and directs the universe in the same manner that it heals and maintains our body. In yoga, we learn to listen to its subtle voice so that we can follow its urges and energetic impulses to the source from which it springs.”

The perceptions of California’s HeartMath Institute founder Doc Childre, dedicated to helping people access their intuitive insight and heart intelligence, are generally aligned with those of Fredrickson.

Both approaches recognize how order and balance in the nervous system and smooth, harmonious and coherent heart rhythms enhance our ability to clearly perceive a far larger universe of experience.

The ensuing connections widen the windows of perception to view ourselves as no longer separate, but part of a unified whole. Accumulated micro-moments of love communicated through synchronized gazes, touches and vocalizations forge a shared subjective appreciation of connection and oneness. We feel ourselves embodying positive resonance and experience easier and more immediate rapport in familial, familiar and even new relationships. We discover abundant opportunities to feel love, loved and loving as we make ourselves available to them.

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

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Sorting Out Holiday Food Choices

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ith the arrival of the holiday season, many of us will add unwanted pounds. Here are some recommendations on ways to enjoy the festive gatherings without splurging on the calories. Upon arrival, scan the buffet table to see the options available before filling a plate, and then decide what items are really wanted. Next, select a dessert or appetizer plate instead of the large dinner plate which will help with portion

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control. Finally, chew slowly. It takes about 20 minutes for the signal to go from our stomach to our brain to let us know we are full. In addition, remember that parties are for socializing, so concentrate on having conversations with family and friends instead of filling up on food.

Foods That Are Okay

Egg white mini-quiches. You can add nitrate-free lean turkey breast, spinach,

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onions, mushrooms, bell peppers or a veggie of choice. Skip the cheese and utilize garlic powder, turmeric or spice of choice to not only help decrease fat and total calories, but to add in additional health benefits, including anti-cancer support. Top with diced fresh tomato and cilantro. Mini-quiches can be 50 calories or less each.

Shrimp cocktail, Swedish meatballs or chicken kebabs. These are high in protein and low in fat. For example, 10 shrimps with cocktail sauce pack just 120 calories and less than one gram of fat.

Strawberry shortcake can be 150 to 200 calories per serving and you can feel good about the fact you are consuming healthy strawberries in the process.

Foods That Are Not Okay

Cheese pinwheels. These can be 200 to 300 calories apiece, depending upon ingredients used, and can be at the higher end of that range if crescent rolls are used. You can make these healthier by making two simple changes: use whole wheat tortilla over crescent rolls

and reduced-fat cheese instead of full-fat cheese.

Mixed nuts. almonds and cashews are very healthy and packed with protein, fiber and healthy fat. The problem comes when you eat more than the appropriate portion. One cup of mixed nuts has a jaw-dropping 814 calories and 70 grams of fat. Either skip the nuts, or count out 15 to 20 pieces on your plate so you have a reasonable portion (approximately 150 calories).

Pecan pie. A piece of this pie can be 400 to 500 calories per slice, not to mention the additional fat and calories that would be added if pairing it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, which is certainly common.

Don’t forget to consider the drinks.

Beverages are sneaky, especially alcoholic beverages, which could have just as many calories as high-fat foods.

Drinks That Are Okay

Spiced chai tea. This contains about 100 calories per serving and includes a variety of ingredients that have health benefits such as cloves, cardamom, black tea, ginger, and cinnamon sticks.

Potential benefits are digestion, antioxidants, blood sugar support and anti-inflammatory.

Champagne or light beer. The average flute of bubbly has 80 calories and no fat, and a bottle of light beer has just over 100 calories and no fat.

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Eggnog and creamy martinis. If you must partake, limit these to one serving: Eggnog has an average of 344 calories and 19 grams of fat per glass. Dessert cocktails like chocolate martinis pack around 400 calories and 20 grams of fat.

Gin and tonic. Tonic water can actually have as many calories as a regular cola.

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ecember is that special time of year for gift giving and receiving. It’s good to remember that not only is this the busiest month for many retailers, but one that sets the tone for the coming year in terms of recycling and other environmental impacts. Let quality take precedent over quantity and think about whether the recipient will actually use the item instead of gathering dust in a corner. Sustainability has many parameters; it’s important that it fill a need of the giftee rather than serve as some kind of wish fulfillment for ourselves. Do the homework and make it count.

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How has your own faith influenced your business?

Spirituality as a Guiding Principle

Before I studied dentistry, I was a single mom and pregnant outside of wedlock, but God gave me the courage and strength to not listen to those around me who said I can’t live my dreams. I really knew in my heart that I was supposed to be a doctor, and listened to voice of God. Because I was obedient, God brought people out of woodworks to help me along the way; from getting my master’s to writing my thesis to taking the dental school entrance exam to my first three years of dental school—all while single and working. Through all of the financial hardship I endured, God was there with me. As a single mom it was so hard, but I did it because I had faith and was obedient.

Fast forward to me in my practice where I have the chance to reach out and heal people every single day. God is

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obyn Abramczyk, DDS, is the founder at Smile Ranch Dentistry.

She specializes in general dentistry with a holistic approach and holds memberships in Academy of General Dentistry, Holistic Dental Association, International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine and others. Abramczyk is intrinsically guided by her spirituality in both her personal and professional life.

What does spirituality mean to you, and how has it guided your life?

Spirituality is the center of my life. This is partly due to my upbringing; I was raised in a very spiritual family. I am a Jesus follower, and hold in my heart nonjudgmental love and see everyone through Christ’s eyes. I believe each individual is more of a spiritual being than a natural being, and my faith is my moral compass.

Whenever I make big or little decisions, I base my choices on where I am spiritually guided.

I remember when I was 13, I was prophesied over that my hands would be healing hands. This was after I got into a bad car accident and went through multiple unsuccessful oral surgeries. My mom prayed over me this scripture verse, which to this day hangs upon my office book shelf: “Thus says the Lord God to these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you should live!” Everything goes back to the way I was raised and my life experiences. There was a reason for everything that happened to me, and I think God has a tremendous way to reach out to and heal others.

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even in a city where a small group of people are praying for the city, there can be a great change in that city.

Do you feel that there is a correlation between health and spirituality?

When I look at the whole person in my practice, I know we are more of a spiritual being. If you are vibrant in spirit, you will be vibrant in health. They are interconnected and one can’t have true health unless their spiritual life is healthy. really using us to touch people in mighty ways. He works through us and is getting all of the glory. All of the lives touched and all of the bodies and mouths healed is thanks to him.

How do you see people’s awakening spirituality influencing local issues?

Here’s what I feel: in the wake of a lot of things that have been happening in the world as of late—and I’m even thinking back to 9/11—I’ve never seen so much racial division and political unrest. And I feel that in the wake of these events, people have a hunger to get back to basics and realize who they truly are.

When I look at those around me, I see people coming from a place or love or fear. When we come from fear, we see division, hatred and frustration. It becomes easy to love and extend grace to those who live in fear. We need to love and I feel part of my purpose is to heal and love those in my sphere of influence.

I truly believe that deep down humanity is good, and this goes back to spirituality and remembering who God is and what that means in an individual’s life.

Even with these horrible things going on, people are turning back to God. This reminds me of another scripture verse my mom would always share with me: “God will use our stumbling block and turn it into a stepping stone.”

Are you optimistic about the state of spirituality in America?

I’m always an optimist, I see evidence that love is a greater force than division and hatred. It’s like the pendulum effect;

What are some words of advice that you can offer spiritual seekers?

mom would tell me pray out of my need.

If I’m struggling financially or with a certain relationship, invariably I can find someone around me with the same issue; and so I pray for them and for that need which is also my need. When I go to God on their behalf and pray to help restore, reconcile or alleviate their need three things happen: 1. I am able to get out of only thinking about myself. 2. I always feel better. 3. Amazing things happen.

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Today there are so many distractions around us that sometimes it’s hard to set aside time to work on spirituality, but it’s critical first thing in morning to not turn on your cell phone and instead spend time with God. The first thing I do is I have that alone time with him and meditate on his love for me. The way I believe is that we are created in his image and that we are fearfully and wonderfully made.

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uring jam-packed special occasions like holidays, our drinks should multitask, too. We need festive tipples to refresh us without overdoing it, restore equilibrium if we overeat or drink or revive us when we’re feeling low from a seasonal cold or flu.

In addition to traditional offerings that family and friends might expect, why not add a new and improved signature drink to everyone’s repertoire? These feel-good beverages, featuring winter fruits high in vitamin C, anthocyanins, therapeutic herbs and fresh ginger, deliver delicious boosts to help us feel our best.

Refresh

The season of hospitality is happily also the season of pomegranates, blood oranges and Meyer lemons (a sweeter, thin-skinned, aromatic variety). These vibrant fruits give a taste of good

cheer to anything we can pour, shake, muddle or simmer.

Whether we offer fresh-squeezed blood orange juice in the morning, a nonalcoholic cocktail of pomegranate juice and sparkling water, or a squeeze of Meyer lemon juice in a hot toddy or tea, the tart flavor is a sure pick-me-up. The red color in antioxidant-rich blood oranges and pomegranates indicates the presence of anthocyanins, compounds that might help prevent cancer and heart disease, as well as treat eye disorders, according to an article published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. Meyer lemons are a good source of vitamin C, essential for producing collagen needed to support the formation of new bone, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

After an evening of over-imbibing, our systems need to reboot. The stomach needs help in processing alcohol, plus we may be dehydrated and feeling a little queasy. Filtered water, coconut water or a sweet, caffeine-free coffee or carbonated beverage of the lemon-lime variety rehydrate, as well as help our digestive system break down and flush out the alcohol.

According to Registered Dietitian Aicacia Young, in Austin, Texas, founder of ClimbHealthy.com, the simple act of drinking water before we go to bed can assist in the recovery process.

Research published in the Food & Function journal found that lemonlime soda helps the body metabolize alcohol better by speeding up its ability to process the compound aldehyde dehydrogenase, the main cause of hangover symptoms. For nausea and motion sickness, ginger or peppermint tea can help, according to studies in the American Journal of Physiology and the French Prescrire International.

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Sometimes the stress of holiday to-dos, often combined with travel, can lower the resilience of our immune system.

When we feel symptoms of a cold or flu coming on, the classic hot toddy

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can help us feel human again. The alcohol in whiskey is a natural decongestant; plus, it helps get us to sleep. Honey soothes and perky lemon juice gives us hope that we’ll feel better the next day.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS. Connect at JudithFertig.com.

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Holiday Sangria Yields: 8 servings Combine 1 liter of cabernet sauvignon, a quart of pomegranate juice, ¼ cup agave nectar, 1 thinly sliced Meyer lemon and 1 thinly sliced pear in a pitcher. Add ice and stir. Pour into glasses to serve.

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atigue due to physical or mental exertion is common in those beleaguered by stress, poor eating habits and insomnia, struggling to balance the needs of family and career and too often using caffeine and other stimulants to artificially rebound energy.

James L. Wilson, Ph.D., a doctor of chiropractic and naturopathy, educates medical professionals about an even more serious health issue he identifies as “adrenal fatigue”; it’s characterized by below-optimal adrenal function induced by an overload of such stressors. Our two walnut-sized adrenal glands, one atop each kidney, produce vital hormones that help control heart rate, blood pressure, digestion and many other functions, including how the body deals with stress.

Identifying the Core Issue

In his book, Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome, Wilson sheds light on the scope of the problem.

“The fact that adrenal fatigue is unrecognized by conventional medicine has left millions of people suffering from an untreated problem that interferes with their ability to function normally and capacity to enjoy life. For those whose adrenal glands are ‘running on empty’, even something as basic as happiness seems almost out of reach,” comments Wilson, who resides in Tucson, Arizona.

Individuals suffering from adrenal fatigue are most concerned about their low moods, energy, mental acuity and libido, for which conventional medicine typically prescribes antidepressant and anti-anxiety drugs. These medications do nothing to revive adrenal functioning.

This faulty condition also affects weight gain and a propensity toward the development of some diseases, including

fibromyalgia. “Your resiliency, energy, endurance and very life depend on the proper functioning of the adrenals,” Wilson says.

We’ve inherited our sympathetic nervous system and its stress response of fight-or-flight from our prehistoric ancestors. It hasn’t evolved to differentiate between an acute threat to survival and the chronic threats from looming deadlines, financial pressures and other modern-day worries.

“The adrenal stress response to physical danger or any perceived psychological threat is identical—the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine responsible for cascading physiological reactions,” explains Dr. Vijay Jain, who treats fatigue from an integrative perspective at his Mind Body Wellness Center, in Palm Coast, Florida.

Suggested Treatments

Adrenal fatigue is mainly a self-induced health problem that doesn’t just appear. It results from an accumulation of ongoing choices that we can change.

Jain applies ayurvedic principles to reestablish balance in the body’s three prominent mind-body types that influence personal well-being. These are known as vata, pitta and kapha. For people primarily characterized by vata and pitta typology, fatigue is the result of being overactive and burning the candle at both ends. For those with kapha constitutions, fatigue is the outcome of a sedentary lifestyle with insufficient movement and eating the wrong foods for them.

He further recommends getting more sleep with regular bedtimes, practices such as yoga nidra meditation, pranayama (yogic breathing) and a slower-paced yoga practice with longerheld meditative poses, as well as massage and a diet designed to restore our biological energies, or doshas, to a balanced state.

“Depending on a patient’s constitution I advise some to slow down and burn 50 percent less of their candle, while I tell others to increase their physical activity and improve their diet.”

Jain also recommends a type of ayurvedic purification and detoxification treatment that involves a series of five therapies including massage and herbal treatments. Performed in sequence, these allow the body and mind to drop into a state of peacefulness. Acupuncture treatments are also helpful, along with a regimen of adaptogenic herbs such as ginseng, schisandra and ashwagandha, according to Jain.

In Happy Healthy Thyroid: The Essential Steps to Healing Naturally, author Andrea Beaman writes about how she recovered naturally from adrenal fatigue. To restore energy and vitality to the body, she further recommends the healing practices of hatha yoga, qigong and tai chi. “These modalities build energy, whereas power yoga, and cardiovascular exercises drain energy in fatigued individuals,” advises Beaman. She notes that it can take six months to two years to restore desired energy levels.

Beaman counsels individuals with behavioral characteristics that make it more challenging to burn less of their candle. She grabs their attention with the critical nature of their situation. “‘You are in and out of life in a blink. If you’re exhausted at age 48, how are you going to live a vibrant, happy and exuberant life right up to the finish line?’

That generally works,” she says.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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A Gorgeously Greener Holiday Fresh Thinking About Décor

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ature’s holiday decorations can transcend cliché pine wreaths or farmed trees to make highly personalized indoor décor that supersedes traditional greenery. Yet mistletoe, holly leaves and berries, eucalyptus, poinsettias, tree needles, acorns and a cut tree’s water reservoir can be harmful to both pets and children. Here are some better choices.

The Tree

For smaller spaces or to make a statement, try grouping topiary trees of varying heights draped with solar twinkle lights and small ornaments or fresh flowers to create a focal point in a bay window.

“A lemon-lime cypress lends another burst of unexpected color on an entry hall table,” says freelance floral designer Janet Corrao, in Nutley, New Jersey. “It smells good, too.” Plants six inches tall work well. Corrao suggests setting the pots in colorful, inexpensive metal buckets from craft stores for added glamour.

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ladder in a corner and hang ornaments down the center space; add garlands and lights and set potted flowers and small gift boxes on the steps. Search “alternative Christmas trees” at Pinterest. com for more ideas.

Another option uses hedge-like plants in lieu of a tree. Consider an English or Japanese boxwood plant or evergreen lilly pilly, and then trim to the desired size and shape. Plant it outdoors as weather and climate permit.

The Table

“While we were working on a photo shoot, the photographer decided to include a Christmas scene. I was able to add fresh greenery from the property to the red ornaments and white orchids that I’d brought along. It made a striking centerpiece running the entire length of the table,” says florist Angie Zimmerman, of Angie Zimmerman Designs, in El Dorado Hills, California. “For the fireplace mantel I used branches with red berries to add height on either side of the central mirror and then duplicated the centerpiece design between them.”

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as a base and stud it with skewered basil leaves, cherry tomatoes and small balls of fresh mozzarella cheese for an easy, self-serve, Caprese appetizer. A colorful dish of balsamic dressing or another dip in the center, along with small plates and holiday napkins, completes the offering.

For a sit-down dinner variant, place a few Caprese skewers in small, clear, glass vases along the table with individual finger bowls of dip. Flatleafed green parsley sprigs add another special touch. Zimmerman further suggests using deep-red Roma apples, cored, as candle holders.

Make living place cards with small pots of herbs. Chalkboard paint identifies the plant and guest seating. Also consider colorful painted pots sporting a small cactus.

Transform oranges into aromatic pomanders by scoring the rinds with a citrus stripper in a spiral, circle or other pattern. Use a small nail to make holes and stud the fruits with whole cloves.

Adding seasonal greenery and sterilized pine cones makes a beautiful and fragrant centerpiece.

The Front Door

“I love to use pine cones for centerpieces,” Corrao says. “Our weather is cold enough that I don’t have to worry about bugs when collecting cones in the neighborhood.” For warmer climates, bake the pine cones for 30 minutes in a 200-degree oven to melt excess sap, kill insects and fully open them.

Sold online or in kitchenware stores, a bay leaf wreath offers cheer at the door. After the holidays, hang it in the kitchen for easy access. “Kumquats,

lemons, tangerines, small oranges and crabapples add color to green wreaths,” notes Corrao.

Garlands

For many, Christmas demands the smell of fresh pine boughs. Spice up the traditional greenery with carnations or other light-hued flowers colored with the juices of fresh, canned or frozen fruits and veggies—red from cranberries, beets and cherries; yellow and orange from yellow onions and carrots; purple from blackberries; green from spinach; pink from strawberries; and blue from red cabbage or blueberries. Freshly cut the flower stems and put them in the liquid from crushed produce or the can to absorb color. Hang garlands out of reach of young children and pets.

Navjot Kaur, of Navjot Designs, in Chicago, says, “We all have greenery in our yard or patio gardens that can be used for the holidays. It’s fun to alter the design based upon what is available.”

Imagination and inspiration can spark new, greener traditions.

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Dogs love routine, so they’ll be waiting by the door for their daily walks.

Make each outing mindful by letting the pet choose the route and pace. While they stop to sniff, do hamstring stretches by leaning against a wall, fence or tree. Once the warm-up portion is completed, add sprints to burn more calories. Ask for a sit, pick a goal a short distance away and then give the cue to run together fast. After arriving at the goal, ask for another sit.

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A backyard agility course can complement or even substitute for walks.

It’s easy to make with weave poles, jumps and tunnels. Vary the order of the obstacles and run alongside the dog to call out each one. When it’s excessively wet, cold and icy or hot outside, create an indoor agility course. Use blankets and upturned chairs for tunnels, cardboard boxes to designate a weaving trot and a hula hoop for jumps. Set it up on top of rugs that foster firm footing.

Balance can also be improved with exercise balls. While some dogs only see a soccer game, others try to balance on the ball, strengthening core muscles like their humans.

Learning doga, or yoga for dogs, incorporates a canine’s natural trainability, flexibility, mimicry of human moves and desire to please. Kristen Corral, who’s also certified in animal massage, teaches Anima yoga fusion classes for people and pets of all ages in Las Vegas.

“Anima means an expression of one’s true inner self,” she explains. “We work on balance and never force the dogs into poses. They’re excited during the first sessions, but as you move and breathe

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Floor exercises with the help of a dog also helps strengthen core muscles.

Do leg lifts and teach the pet to walk under a raised leg to ensure it stays raised for the proper amount of time.

Incorporate fetch games with sit-ups; throw the toy when sitting up and accept it back while reclining. Alternate arms—the dominant one has better aim, while the other one adds steps for the dog as it runs to fetch an errant toss.

For chair exercises, use a toy to lure the dog under the chair, moving it from side-to-side, simultaneously working the waistline. Fetch lets the dog chase the toy before dropping it in front of the chair, giving the owner’s core muscles a workout when bending to pick it up each time.

Dogs love to play hide-and-seek.

It’s easy with two people; one holds the dog while the other hides. If solo, teach the pet to sit until a timer goes off before starting the hunt.

“I ask Felix, my mixed-breed dog, to hold a sit-stay while I go hide,” says Chantelle Wallace, a professional writer who volunteers to exercise animals at Skyline Pet Care and Fitness, in Austin, Texas. “Hide and seek activates both mental focus and physical exercise.”

Dancing to favorite tunes expends lots of energy. Dogs may perform obedience moves to the beat or, like humans, dance like nobody’s watching.

Scientists at the University of Missouri are among those that have found that music improves moods, too.

Teaching a dog to help around the house impresses everybody and takes advantage of bad weather to catch up on chores. They can tour a laundry basket to bedrooms, pick up trash or place items for recycling in a bin. Select individual items to be carried up or down stairs for a muscular workout. Take some tips from Jesse, a most helpful dog, at Tinyurl.com/HouseholdHelpPooch.

When our will to exercise is wavering, an eager dog will help keep an exercise routine interesting and on track. The dog’s goal is always to have fun with their favorite person.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

Dickens in Historic Downtown Plano — 5-9pm.

Dickens in Historic Downtown Plano is a seasonal festival that takes place at Historic Downtown Plano. Free. Plano.gov/2395/Dickens-in-HistoricDowntown-Plano.

Denton Holiday Lighting Festival — 5:309:30pm. There will be plenty of live local music, food, family fun and joyful holiday spirit for this one-of-a-kind community event. Free. Downtown Denton. DentonHolidayLighting.com.

Christmas in The Piney Woods — Dec 2-3. 6-9pm.

Take a drive through the Piney Woods and see campsites decorated with holiday lights. Kids will have the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus. Entrance fee will be waived if you bring a new unwrapped toy for a local charity group. Martin Creek Lake State Park.

More information: List Male, 903-836-4336.

Drum Circle — 7pm. Drumming is both rhythm and sound. It is both an individual and a group activity. It is for both pleasure and prayer. When rhythm, group, and prayer come together, it’s magic. CSL Dallas, International Parkway, 4801 Spring Valley Rd Suite 115, Dallas. Info@CSLDallas.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

Dallas Children’s Health Holiday Parade — 10am. The Dallas Children’s Health Holiday Parade kicks off the holiday season for Dallas and features marching bands, floats, giant balloons and a variety of fun activities for the whole family.

DallasChildrensParade.com.

Deck the Trails Trail Run — 8am. Three mile trail run through Wagon Wheel Park and Coppell Nature

savethedate SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Dallas Children’s Health Christmas Parade 10am Unwrap the magic of the season at the 2016 Children’s Health Holiday Parade in downtown Dallas. Take in festive floats, marching bands and Santa as you ring in the Holiday season with this family tradition. With over 400,000 spectators expected, get there early.

Pre-parade activities begin at 8am.

See website for parade route.

Presented by Dallas Children’s Health Parade Steps off at Commerce and Market Streets For more information and for route map visit DallasChildrensParade.com

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Park. The Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. RunProject.org.

Prestonwood Baptist Church’s The Gift of Christmas — Dec 3-4. 11am, 2:30pm, 7:30pm, Dec 3; 2:30pm, 7:30pm, Dec 4. With a live orchestra and an over 500-member choir, this stunning Christmas musical tells the story of Jesus Christ through vivid scenery, high-definition LED walls and an original music score. Prestonwood Baptist Church, 6801 W Park Blvd, Plano. Prestonwoodgoc.org.

Holiday Art and Gift Market — 4-8pm. Mingle with art and garden lovers in our gallery & café. Enjoy live how-to demos on seasonal subjects from decorating with fresh greenery to holiday cocktails and entertaining. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

Irving Holiday Extravaganza — 4-6:30pm.

Christmas-themed parade will barrel through the city to kick off the extravaganza’s multitude of cheery activities. Free hot chocolate, a petting zoo, live dance performances and tree lighting will entertain all in attendance. CityOfIrving.org/1327/HolidayExtravaganza.

Holiday Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting — 6:30pm. The lighted parade will feature beautifully decorated floats built by local groups and businesses, all with twinkling holiday lights. Plus the tree lighting ceremony complete with holiday treats, cookies, hot chocolate, roasted nuts, popcorn and more. Town Center Plaza, 255 Parkway Blvd. CoppellTX.gov/events.

Holiday Party & Potluck with David Sunshine — 7-10pm. Come celebrate the holidays with your DYC friends & family at our annual yoga party and potluck!

This is an incredible opportunity to introduce your friends, co-workers or spouse to your yoga home.

Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas.

214-443-9642. DallasYogaCenter.com.

Ugly Sweater Run — The Ugly Sweater Run presented by Kahlúa is national running series benefitting One Warm Coat. Register you, your friends and family for the Merriest 5k of the year. For more information and to register, visit TheUglySweaterRun.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4

Vegetarian Cooking — 10:30am-12pm. A vegetarian diet is especially beneficial in order to increase clarity, concentration and the subtle planning that is demanded for a spiritual evolution. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center. 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. BKDallas.net/NTX.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7

Homeschool Workshop: Clowning Around — Dec 7-9. 10am-12pm. We will look at artworks that feature some real characters, including candidates, clowns and cartoons. In the studio, make a button to show what a character you are. $5. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Making Glass Recycling Work: Webinar — 1-2pm.

Learn about single-stream MRFs making glass recycling work, check out ways to keep glass cleaner and preserve quality, and engage in local glass recycling efforts as a Glass Recycling Coalition. To register, visit bit.ly/2g99Sb2.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

Self Esteem Course — 7-8:30pm. No matter how successful we may be, almost all of us could do with a self-esteem boost. Reminded of our core values, our own innate value, we can face life confidently and peacefully. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 1420 N Cooper St Suite 104, Arlington.

BKDallas.net/NTX.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

White Rock Lake Clean-up — 8:15am. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Free juice, coffee, gloves, trash bags, etc. will be provided. Love of the Lake office, NE corner of Garland Rd and Buckner Blvd. More information: Carol Nash, 214-455-2115.

Discover Together: Birds — 10am-4pm. Soar into the wild world of birds by examining feathers, listening to bird sounds, learning about flight patterns and exploring different types of beaks. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N Field St, Dallas.

PerotMuseum.org.

Spirit Sisters — 10am-12pm. Our purpose is to transform our world as we transform ourselves in a sacred space that nourishes connection and creates an opportunity for deep friendships through deep listening. All women welcome. CSL Dallas, International Parkway, 4801 Spring Valley Rd Suite 115, Dallas.

Info@CSLDallas.org.

Women Workshop — 10am-2pm. Enjoy conversation, relaxation, meditation, exercise and reflection to become a content, strong, independent, selfless and empowered individual. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch.

BKDallas.net/NTX. Holly Jolly Cache — 1-4pm. Santa hid some geocaches! Learn how to use GPS to find them and assemble a unique snowman ornament. Free with $5 per person parking fee. Deer Haven Recreation Hall, Eisenhower State Park. More information: Kate Saling, 903-465-1956.

Gong Meditation Workshop with Kenny Kolter — 2:30-4pm. Enter the studio, lie down on a nest of blankets and bolsters, and allow the sounds to “wash” over you as Kenny takes you on a deep inward journey. $20. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-443-9642. DallasYogaCenter.com.

Tis the Season — 7-9pm. This will be a wonderful, family-friendly celebration of music of the holidays, including sing-along songs that all ages will enjoy.

Free. Rejoice Lutheran Church, 532 E Sandy Lake, Coppell. CoppellTX.gov/events.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

Painting Workshop: Impressions of Winter — 2-4pm. Artist Melanie M. Brannan leads this painting workshop, where you can enjoy a glass of wine and cheeses, and be guided step by step through one of Wassily Kandinsky’s earlier colorful creations ‘Winter Landscape’. $65. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

Ultra-seeing film series: Musical Paradigm — 2pm.

Ultra-seeing is an exploration of experimental cinema from the perspective of synesthesia, visual music, and visualization of music. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Full Moon Women’s Gathering with Linda Sprague — 3-4:30pm. Celebrate the Full Moon energy with meditation, shamanic tarot, and lots of sharing. Tap into and receive guidance from the Divine Feminine, our intuitive wisdom that is always ready to guide us. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-443-9642. DallasYogaCenter.com.

Sierra Club Holiday Party — 6-9pm. Club members and guests will share the holiday spirit, some great Mexican food, and the company of others at this annual event. Join us for some camaraderie, raffle prizes, and surprise speakers. El Fenix Restaurant, 255 Casa Linda Plaza, Dallas. DallasSierraClub. org/calendar.htm.

savethedate SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 Holistic Festival of Life Winter Expo 10am - 8pm Experience alternative and integrative therapies, visit with holistic practitioners and environmentally friendly businesses and organizations.

Attend seminars and demonstrations from a variety of highly skilled practitioners – All in a family friendly environment, featuring musical performances, dancers and other entertainment.

Plano Civic Center 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano For more information contact Jenifer Rae 469-401-4777 or visit HolisticFestivalOfLife.com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12

Couples Massage Class — 11am-10pm. Each partner gets equal time to work on the other person with step by step instruction from the licensed independent therapist. $80/1hr, $140/2hr. Indo-Pak Massage Therapy, Saddle Dr, Frisco, Private office. IndoPakMassage.com.

Art Babies: Rainbows & Rhymes — 12-1pm. Art Babies is just for children 0-24 months old and their caregivers. Join us in the galleries for songs and story time, followed by playtime and an opportunity to mingle with other parents and caregivers. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Spinal Health and Wellness Seminar — 6-6:30pm.

Join us for an informative class on how to take care of your spine and overall health and wellbeing. Free.

American Chiropractic 3334 Town East Blvd, Mesquite. Bit.ly/2fLfNCo.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 An Evening With the African Children’s Choir 6:30-8pm

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 Unity of Dallas Christmas Concert and Holiday Reception “Sing The Story of Christmas” 7:30pm

Experience the song and spirit as the African Children’s choir wrap up their year long tour of the United States. Hear about their adventures and experiences and enjoy special performances. See clips from “Imba Means Sing”, a documentary chronicling their journey. The choir raises funds that provide housing and education to Ugandan children. $35 members/$45 non members.

Presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center 2943 SMU Blvd, Dallas – Auditorium For more information visit BushCenter.org

savethedate December 13 7- 8pm Emotion Code Party

Learn how to remove blocks to wellness.

Remove toxic emotions and embrace the holidays with joy. RSVP 385-319-2841 or email wynette@wynettejohnson.com for more information.

Presented by Artesian Wellness, LLC WynetteJohnson.com

Experience the telling of the Christmas story through traditional and popular carols. Part musical, part community sing-a-long, come luxuriate in the joy of the Christmas season, then stay for the pot-luck reception. “Tweet Seats” will be offered to bloggers and social media savvy patrons. You will receive a Christmas gift from Unity of Dallas in exchange for taking photos and 10 second videos throughout the concert and posting them to social media platforms. Free parking. All are welcome.

Holiday Events Schedule:

Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 7 pm Dec. 25 - Christmas Day Service - 11 am Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day Service 11 am Location: Unity of Dallas 6525 Forest Lane, Dallas For more information contact welcome@unitydallas.com, 972-233-7106.

UnityDallas.org. depiction of a woman’s sexual climax titled Sonata Erotica. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting — 7-8:30pm. John Hall will speak about Texas’ rapid transition to a clean energy economy and the significant economic benefits and water savings that would flow from this shift. Free. Brookhaven College, Building H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. KirkMiller@Dallas SierraClub.org. DallasSierraClub.org/.

Gentle Yoga — 8-9am. Enjoy a morning of gentle yoga. $10/members, $15/non-members. The Mix Coworking & Maker Space, 9125 Diceman Dr, Dallas. Bit.ly/2geMfeM.

A Sing-along Musical — 3:30pm. Donationbased. 214-908-4966. Carla@MyAngelSong.com.

UnityOfDallas.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15

Soap Social at Community Beer Company — 5-9pm. Join us for a Soap Social Make & Take! Stop by our table and make your own custom bar of soap.

Fun for the kiddos, they can pick a toy to put in their soap. $15. Community Beer Company, 1530 Inspiration Dr Suite 200, Dallas. Bit.ly/2fVd2w0 Teen Tour: Medieval Europe — 6:30-8pm. Join us as we uncover the story of the DMA’s collection through discussion in the galleries and art making in the Tech Lab. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Soundings: New Music at the Nasher — 7:30pm.

At the heart of this Soundings program is a work by Czech composer Erwin Schulhoff, a fully notated

Healthy Living Circle — 6:30-9:30pm. This circle ncludes delicious food - organic, Ayurvedic, or naturally wholesome - to nourish our insides; fitness practices, ecofriendly home and personal care habits to nurture our outsides. CSL Dallas, International Parkway, 4801 Spring Valley Rd Suite 115, Dallas.

Info@CSLDallas.org.

Trail Maintenance at Cedar Ridge Preserve — 9am-12pm. 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. 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas. More information: Ginger Bradley, 469-2237902. DallasSierraClub.org/.

Metals Workshop: Personalized Copper Plant Markers — 9:30-11:30am. Spend a morning with us and make your own plant markers. These 100% copper wire materials will weather beautifully in the garden, or you can learn to preserve the shiny finish. $45. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

Snakes and Reptiles of North Texas — 10am-12pm.

Roger Sanderson, Director of Horticulture for Texas Discovery Gardens, will return to discuss snakes and reptiles of North Texas. This is a very interesting presentation with “hands-on” opportunities. Free. The Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellNaturePark.org Chickens! with Window to the Wild & Urban Chicken — 3-5pm. Learn the special needs of your hens with tips on beginning your flock as well as maintaining their health with favorite supplies so

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you’ll feel confident in providing the best care for your home flock. Optional donation. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

Ghosts of Christmas Past — 5:30-6:30pm. Observe ‘ghosts’ of cavalry soldiers and their families as they celebrate Christmas in an 1870’s U.S. military post.

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site. More information: Ray Monroe, 940-567-3506.

Christmas by the Lake — 6-9pm. Celebrate the holiday with us with ranger talk, activities for the kids and refreshments at the Group Recreation Hall.

Lake Brownwood State Park. More information: John Holland, 325-784-5223.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20

Meaningful Moments: The Art of the Cocktail — 10-11:30am. Meaningful Moments is a monthly program that includes a gallery discussion, an interactive component, and an art-making activity in the Art Studio. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

Paint Party at Sherlock’s Pub in Arlington — 7-9pm. Paint Party Express will teach you how to paint a fun and festive holiday painting. Sherlock’s Baker St. Pub & Grill, 254 Lincoln Sq, Arlington.

PaintPartyExpress@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31

Sisters at the Spa — 2-5pm. Let’s enter into 2017 with a more re-energized and rejuvenated mind, body and soul by having a relaxing day at the Spa. $85.

M.c. Spa and Nail Bar Massage, 8900 Ohio Dr Suite 106, Plano. Bit.ly/2finwDV.

7th Annual Dallas NYE Ball — Dec 31-Jan 1.

8pm-2am. Ring in the New Year with class at the 7th annual Dallas NYE Ball located in the heart of Dallas at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Downtown. $35-100.

DallasNYEBall.com.

Beats & Bubbly NYE 2017 — Dec 31-Jan 1. 9pm1:30am. We are celebrating 2017 in high style with a black tie night at the musuem and five levels of NYE festivities. 21+. $50-100. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 North Field St, Dallas.

BeatsandBubbly.com.

New Years Eve 2017 — Dec 31-Jan 1. 9pm-1am. An exciting night of live music, fun, food and cocktails. $25. Diamond Palace Event Center, 3404 Main St, Dallas. 469-466-9325 for more information.

The Amazing Stargazing of 2016 — Dec 31- Jan 1.

11:30pm-1am. Ring in the New Year at the First Stargazing event of 2017 at Martin Creek Lake State Park.

Make a star wheel and learn how to use it to locate the constellations in the night sky. Martin Creek Lake State Park. More information: Lisa Male, 903-836-4336.

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daily 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.

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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.

Lunch Time Yoga — 11:30am-12:15pm. Take a break from your day and spend lunch with us! Enjoy a 45 minute flow class that will to re-energize your body, mind and spirit. Free. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821.

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

Holiday at the Aboretum — 11:45am. Experience Holiday at the Arboretum, made possible by IBERIABANK, featuring the return of the magnificent 12 Days of Christmas outdoor exhibit, through January 8. $15. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas.

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. Dallas MeditationCenter.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. 214-8238305. SundownAtGranada.com.

40 Day Yoga Challenge

Start your challenge between January 2nd to 15th, 2017. Complete 30 days of yoga within 40 days of your start date. Winners receive a Manduka Mat or Manduka Mat Bag. Sign up for challenge December 15 through January 1.

Presented by Shakti Yoga Center 118 W Centerville, Rd Suite 300, Garland For more information visit Shakti-YogaCenter. com or call 469-223-6673.

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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,

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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.

Dallas Organic Garden Club — 2:30-4:30pm.

4th Sun each month. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. GDOGC.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. 903-343-4764.

YogaByRachael@outlook.com.

Yoga for Children & Tweens — 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821.

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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.

Meditation and Book Study with Deb Stoval — 10-11am. We are currently studying Ego Free Living

by Carol Austin. Learn the 4 most important mental habits for spiritual people, how to dissolve the ego, live more fully in the present moment, and maintain a positive attitude. Enjoy through December. Free.

Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas.

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.

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.

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. Cosmic CafeDallas.com.

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.

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.

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

Meditation Mondays with Beverly Pryor — 7-8pm. Meditation Mondays focuses on the practice and the experience of various forms of meditation.

Free. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972233-7106. UnityDallas.org.

Moon Vinyasa Yoga Class — 7-8:15pm. A great yoga class with a calming energetic effect, helping the mind and body to experience a deeper stillness.

Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd Suite 300, Garland. Shakti-YogaCenter.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.

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.

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

214-826-5683. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Insights Class: Lunch with Elexis Rice — 12-1pm.

Each class is stand-alone, so you and a friend can come as you like. Feel free to bring your lunch, or join the participants for lunch at a local restaurant after class. Through December 27. Donation-based. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. UnityDallas.org.

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.

Kids Yoga (ages 3 - 12) — 5:30 pm. Helps kids develop body awareness, manage stress and increase self confidence through regular yoga practice. First Class Free. $10 Drop In. $50 for 5 Classes. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd Suite 300, Gar-

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. 817-4532328. 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. Taoist.org.

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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@

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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.

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. DallasGreen-

Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-343-4764.

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.

drinks@yahoo.com. Greendrinks.org/TX/Dallas.

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.

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.

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

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. 214-5216157. LaughYoga.org.

thursday 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. 214-762-1661.

Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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

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 moment. All levels welcome. $12 suggested donation.

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

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.

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-

friday 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.

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. Dallas Arboretum.org.

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.

‘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/

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

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

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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 25.

EAST-WEST ACUPUNCTURE

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS 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 21.

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

Do you have pain, digestive issues or allergies. Perhaps you want to lose weight, quit smoking or we find relief from stress. Traditional Chinese Medicine has helped people with these and many other conditions; treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. Nancy Corsaro is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist and nationally board-certified (NCCAOM). Call today for a free 15-minute consultation.

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.

Kim Blankenship, L.Ac. 214.697.8118 AffordableAcu.com TX LIC #01445

“My goal is to make acupuncture accessible for people who are unable to travel to clinic appointments or those who simply prefer the convenience of home treatments. I focus on pain issues, migraines, respiratory and digestive issues, post-operative recovery, stress management, fibromyalgia and cancer treatment side-effects.” Call now to schedule appointment.

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HOUSE CALLS OF DALLAS 214-505-2525 HouseCallsOfDallas.com

We provide personal care for your home and pets whether you are traveling or away for the day. Services are tailored to fit your specific needs.

When traveling, you can rest knowing that your pets and/or your home are being professionally and reliably cared for in your absence.

In addition to giving your pets lots of loving care, we also pick up mail, newspapers, water plants and provide home security

EDUCATION 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.

CHIROPRACTIC

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

ACUPUNCTURE HOUSE CALLS OF DALLAS

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NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

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

Today you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you! ~Dr. Seuss

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.

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ENERGY MEDICINE

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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.

ENERGY BREEZE ENERGY

855-391-WIND (9463) BreezeEnergy.com 100% Pure, Green, Texas.

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, back cover.

List Your Event Call 972-992-8815

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

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.

PHOENIX EMERGING HEALTH AND HEALING

Brigette Darroca, BSW, LMT Hurst, TX 817-916-0387 Bit.ly/2d0KPCN A holistic practice focused on empowering women and guiding unique and at-risk children. As a licensed massage therapist with a background in social work Brigette specializes in helping women going through major life transitions through massage, Trinity Energy Progression™, Reiki, and Roseline Healing. She also helps unique children navigate the world through tapping into their creativity. Call now for a consultation.

HAIR CARE ROCKET SCIENCE SALON

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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 SCOTT & WHITE 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.

PRIMACARE

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 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkwy, Suite 1000, Irving 18601 LBJ Suite 501 Mesquite 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.com

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 25.

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 38.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY SMILE RANCH

DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

NATURAL HEALTH SHOP

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.

KOTSANIS INSTITUTE

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 on inside front cover.

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.

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 21.

MEDICAL 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.

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

Kotsanis, MD Constantine A. 2260 Pool Road, Grapevine 817-481-6342 DrKotsanis@gmail.com KotsanisInstitute.com

HOMEOPATHY

400 North Coit Rd, Suite 1902, Richardson 972-664-1990 NaturalHealthTX.com

DR. JOHN WOODWARD, MD

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 37.

PEDIATRICS

Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Lane, Suite A-315, Dallas 972-566-7870 AboutHormones.org

HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

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.

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.

NUTRITION LIVING WELL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

PETS

Betty Murray, CN, IFMCP, CHC 14330 Midway Rd, Suite 121, Dallas 972-930-0260 Info@LivingWellDallas.com LivingWellDallas.com

HOLLYWOOD FEED

12 Metroplex Area locations Hollywoodfeed.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.

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.

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PRODUCTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE

THERMOGRAPHY

WELLNESS CENTERS

THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS

AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION STORE

ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS AND THERMOGRAPHY CENTER

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

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.

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

SPA

DEER LAKE LODGE ORGANIC SPA& WELLNESS RESORT

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

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.

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.

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

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SPIRITUAL

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

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

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

Their core values are passion for Christ, passion for people and catalyst for change. Services are Sundays at 7:30am, 9:15am, 11:00am, 12:45am, and online at Streamingfaith.com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

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.

Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

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

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. believes that the power that made the body can heal the body. We offer the highest level of drug free veterinary care available. See ads, page 39 & inside back cover.

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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 11 & 31.

ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS 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 30.

YARD AND GARDEN EARTH KIND SERVICES

Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 EarthKindServices.com Premium compost top dressing for lawns and mulch delivery.

Our organi top dressing is kind to the environment, safe for your family and your pets; its drought tolerant; aids water retention in all soil types and reduces disease. We do all the work our specialized equipment. Familyowned. Call now for free estimate.

NORTH HAVEN GARDENS 7700 Northaven Road, Dallas 214-363-5316 NHG.com

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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DALLAS YOGA CENTER 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas 214-443-9642 DallasYogaCenter.com

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. .

SHAKTI LOVE YOGA CENTER

118 W. Centerville Rd, Suite 300, Garland 469-223-6673 Shakti-YogaCenter.com A group of dedicated yoga practitioners eager to share teachings of traditional Hatha Yoga.

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