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with hope and excitement.

We might even consider a few do-over’s while forgiving any didn’t-do’s, hurts or disappointments, including those of our own making. I like to take advantage of January’s fresh start to annually remind myself of the gift of self-forgiveness; it comes in handy as I assemble a hopeto-make-it happen list for the coming year. In fact, I’ve established “Be gentle with myself” as this year’s theme.

To me, it hinges on learning to consistently let go of my own will and rest in the arms of my sovereign Creator in every situation. I know that listening to and following His will carries the inherent promises of peace, provision, protection, wisdom and prosperity.

Contributors to these pages love to offer up ideas for new adventures and possibilities each month, opportunities to help you grow and flourish. At Natural Awakenings, we’ve been writing about gentle alternatives that seed well-being since the magazine’s inception, 19 years ago in Naples, Florida (yes, January brings our birthday thanks and greetings). Today, we continue the mission to share a wealth of the resources, tools and inspiration you need to support the kind of family, community, nation and world you envision.

We continue to highlight healthcare modalities that address the whole person, holistic education models, eat local movements that embrace organic foods, community monetary solutions, sustainable energy solutions and green vehicle alternatives that honor and preserve Earth’s resources and of course, we focus a lot on sustainable relationships—connecting and loving each other (and ourselves). It’s all geared to spark fresh ideas you might like to try in order to make your life the best yet.

In this current Health and Wellness issue, Kathleen Barnes offers some surprisingly simple “Healthy Lifestyle Tweaks,” and Judith Fertig serves up insights for “Sustainable Weight Loss,” all of which are designed to help you discover easy-to-make lifestyle adjustments that work for you. As always, our monthly calendars and guides are filled with local resources offering readers plenty of options and aids for meeting life goals.

We look forward to enjoying a great new year as we continue this journey together. As always we encourage you to remember that healthy living is green and green living is healthy. May all your resolutions come to fruition, easily.

Blessings.

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8 newsbriefs 12 healthbriefs 14 globalbriefs 16 AN ADVENTURE IN HEALING 15 ecotip

16 communityspotlight 17 SENSE OF COMMUNITY AT HEART OF NATURAL 17 businessspotlight HEALTH SHOP

by Katie Pruett 24 inspiration 18 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE 25 fitbody TWEAKS Surprisingly Simple Changes 27 greenliving for Feeling Good

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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 healthy lifestyle.

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21 BE SUPPLEMENT SAVVY How to Choose Wisely for Optimal Health

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Reflections on a Life of Conscious Wholeness

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25 STAND UP AND MOVE! How to Sizzle, not Fizzle

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newsbriefs

Will Wynn to Speak on Sustainability

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he biggest stair-climbing event in North Texas, the Big D Climb, will take place for the fifth consecutive year at 8 a.m., January 26, at one of Downtown Dallas’ most recognizable skyscrapers, Fountain Place, to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. More than 1,500 climbers are expected to race up 52 flights of stairs.

The event is open to people of all ages and fitness levels, and includes a special division for firefighters racing in full gear.

A new feature of the Big D Climb this year is the Commercial Real Estate Challenge, which pits commercial real estate companies and their employees against each other.

Registration includes an official Big D Climb long-sleeve shirt, snacks and goodies the day of the race, training recommendations from the trainers at 24 Hour Fitness and a pass to use their facilities to train. Climbers may represent corporations, organizations, individuals and families. Awards are given for fastest climber overall, fastest climber by age division, fastest team and top fundraising individual and team.

Cost is $45. Location: Fountain Place, 1445 Ross Ave. For more information, call Libby Kaczmarek at 972-996-5928 or visit BigDClimb.org.

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ill Wynn, the former mayor of Austin, Texas, will speak from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., January 23, at the Live Oak Lounge, in Ft. Worth, in the first of a fourpart series, The Business Case for Sustainability, presented by Earth NT.

Jyl Dehaven, CEO and founder of Earth NT, the energy and resource technology hub of North Texas, states, “What we need is a fresh, collaborative model that brings together diverse constituencies in the private and public sectors to actually prove out new technologies that foster thriving, sustainable communities.”

Wynn is an award-winning recent two-term mayor who led the city’s impressive ecological transformation for most of the past decade. He is a dynamic and sought-after speaker on topics ranging from energy and sustainability to innovation and creative cities.

Location: 1311 Lipscomb Ave. For more information about registration and sponsorship opportunities, call Brandy O’Quinn or email B.Oquinn@urbanstrategiestx.com.

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New Energy-Efficient Lanes to be Implemented This Year he first managed toll lanes and HOV (high occupancy vehicle) express lanes for North Texas have been approved by the North Texas Regional Planning Council (RTC) and will begin opening in the Dallas-Fort Worth region starting in December.

Tolled managed lanes are permanent facilities being built on LBJ Express, North Tarrant Express, DFW Connector and Interstate 30.

The RTC wants to minimize driver confusion, especially at locations where existing express/HOV lanes intersect with new tolled managed lanes. Here are some highlights of the transition.

Carpools of two or more occupants using express/HOV lanes today will still be able to use those lanes without paying a toll. Carpools of two or more occupants will receive a 50 percent discount in the tolled managed lanes during the peak period, with use of a TollTag and preregistration as a carpool during an initial introduction pilot period. Carpool requirements will move to three or more occupants on tolled managed lanes following the initial introduction pilot period, during which data on occupancy will be reported quarterly to the RTC. Single-occupant vehicles will be able to pay a toll to use some express/HOV lanes beginning in about a year. Single-occupant vehicles will be able to pay a toll to use tolled managed lanes.

Toll payment and occupancy will be enforced manually with technology support. Over time, more advanced technology verification equipment will be phased in.

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Joel Salatin to Speak at Sustainability Summit

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he Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is conducting a series of four workshops, beginning from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., March 27, on their Mountain View campus. The presenter of the first lecture, Ballet in the Pasture, is Joel Salatin, a full-time farmer in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley at Polyface Farms.

The intention of the Carbon Economy Series lectures and workshops is to help the average homeowner, food gardener, farmer, rancher, land owner and landscape professional get more value from their practice and to use waste as a resource, while returning biology and vitality to the soil.

Polyface Farm’s choreographed plant-animal symbiosis heals the landscape, the community and the eater. In a theatrical performance mixing humor and food system analysis, Salatin educates, entertains and encourages, while photographs allow the audience to take a virtual tour around the grass-based, multi-species livestock farm. He will also be the keynote speaker at the DCCCD Sustainability Summit at 9 a.m., March 28.

For more information, call 505-819-3828 or visit CarbonEconomySeries.

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office in the Dallas area, as well as the option to pick-up or eat-in at her commissary kitchen.

Villalobos states, “I immersed myself in studying the holistic macrobiotic approach to diet and lifestyle, which incorporates traditional wisdom and longevity practices of traditional cultures around the world and the Eastern philosophy of energy balance within ourselves and our environment. Macrobiotics helped me understand the connection between diet and lifestyle and what causes disease.”

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newsbriefs Seeding Projects to Change the World

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allas-based entrepreneur Ari Nessel is on a mission to bring some meaning to the world by using his wealth to create The Pollination Project. He plans to give away $1,000 a day for a year to individual change makers

and activists that are working to make the world—or just their own community—a better, more peaceful and more sustainable place.

With the help of seasoned nonprofit executives and top-tier organizational partners such as Food Revolution Network, Institute for Humane Education, What’s Your Tree, Off The Mat Into the World, Bread for the Journey and Green for All, The Pollination Project will award grants of seed money to passionate individuals working for the ben-

efit of people, planet, animals in areas that include environmental sustainability, social justice and community health and wellness.

The Pollination Project Foundation will accept applications from individuals that have ideas with the potential to grow, blossom and truly change the world. They’re particularly looking for projects in early stages of development, where the money will go a long way in getting the idea off the ground.

Candidates might include yoga teacher that needs mats in order to hold classes at a local women’s shelter, or an urban gardener that wants to grow veggies for the community. It could be a group of students that wants to spay/ neuter and adopt out feral cats at their school.

The Pollination Project Foundation wants to hear from people in the community that want to be a part of the solution and are willing to work toward their goals and put their social conscience into motion.

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healthbriefs Red Meat Raises a Red Flag

S A GMO-Free Grocery List

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ccording to a recent article published in Green American magazine, 93 percent of Americans believe that genetically modified foods should be labeled. However, only USDA-certified organic products cannot intentionally contain genetically modified organisms (GMO), so identifying GMO foods and products in a typical U.S. grocery store is difficult. The following information can help.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirms that large percentages of the nation’s crops were genetically modified in 2011: 94 percent of conventional soy and soy products; 90 percent of cottonseed, a common ingredient in margarine, salad dressings and oils; and 88 percent of corn, contained in breakfast cereals, corn flour products such as chips and tortillas, high-fructose corn syrup, soups and condiments. More than 90 percent of the U.S. canola crop also is now genetically modified.

The Independent, one of England’s leading newspapers, reported in 1999 that the artificial sweetener aspartame has been made with genetically modified bacteria since 1965.

Aspartame, inconclusively linked with numerous health risks, is present in more than 6,000 products, including diet sodas. Two other ubiquitous artificial sweeteners, Nutrasweet and Equal, also contain aspartame.

The USDA further lists 95 percent of the 2009 U.S. sugar beet crop, used to produce conventional sugar, as genetically modified. NonGMO alternative sweeteners include pure cane sugar and honey from organic farms.

teak is still one of America’s favorite meals, but regular consumption of red meat products comes at a high cost for health. In a recent large study, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found red meat to be causally associated with mortality, including from cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Senior author Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at HSPH, and his team observed 37,698 men from the HSPH Health Professionals FollowUp Study for up to 22 years and 83,644 women from the National Institutes of Health Nurses’ Health Study for up to 28 years, all of whom were free of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer at the beginning of the study.

The researchers assessed diets via questionnaires every four years and documented a combined 23,926 deaths in the two studies, of which 5,910 were from CVD and 9,464 from cancer. Their evaluation revealed that one daily serving of unprocessed red meat (about the size of a deck of cards) was associated with a 13 percent increased risk of earlier mortality, and one daily serving of processed red meat (one hot dog or two slices of bacon) with a 20 percent increased risk.

Red meat and related products contain heme (meat-based) iron, saturated fat, sodium and nitrites, as well as carcinogens formed during cooking. The researchers recommend turning to healthier protein sources instead, like fish, poultry, nuts, legumes and whole grains.

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In the study, rats were fed a high-fat (20 percent) diet for 32 weeks. Those fed a high-fat, low-fiber diet and also exposed to a carcinogen, developed precancerous lesions of the colon. The animals that underwent a similar diet and treatment, but also received daily vitamin and mineral supplements, showed an 84 percent reduction in the formation of precancerous lesions and did not develop tumors.

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ried foods may please the palate, but cooking them in the wrong medium, such as sunflower oil, can present a health risk. Researchers from the University of the Basque Country, in North Spain, have discovered that organic aldehyde compounds become toxic when heated. These chemicals, previously linked with some types of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, are generated by the degradation of fatty acids in sunflower and other oils high in polyunsaturated fats, and some remain in food after frying. Oils with higher concentrations of monounsaturated fats, such as olive, peanut or coconut, are less worrisome if frying is the only cooking option.

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Government Steps In to Curb Greenwashing The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued updated green marketing guidelines intended to stop advertisers from making deceptive or unqualified claims about products being environmentally beneficial or eco-friendly, called “greenwashing”. The FTC said that few products deliver the far-reaching environmental benefits that consumers associate with such claims, and they are nearly impossible to substantiate.

The revision is the first since 1998, when phrases like “carbon footprint” and “renewable energy” were relatively new.

Using input from consumers and industry groups, new sections address the use of carbon offsets, “green” certifications and seals, and renewable energy and renewable materials claims. Marketers are warned not to make broad, unqualified assertions that their products are environmentally benign or eco-friendly.

Arthur Weissman, president and CEO of Green Seal Inc., a nonprofit environmental certification organization based in Washington, D.C., says, “We hope that there will be enforcement to help rid the marketplace of the many less-than-credible seals and greenwashing that exist.”

The new guidelines are not rules or regulations, but general principles that describe the types of environmental claims the FTC may find deceptive. They do not address use of the terms “sustainable”, “natural” and “organic”.

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Turtles Facing Extinction Get Help The Turtle Survival Alliance Foundation (TSA) is opening a facility to house some of the world’s most endangered freshwater turtles and tortoises near Charleston, South Carolina. The 50-acre Turtle Survival Center will maintain living groups, or assurance colonies, of many species facing an uncertain future in the wild.

The center will house 20 species of freshwater turtles and tortoises ranked “critically endangered” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Nine are also on the Turtle Conservation Coalition list of the world’s most endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles.

According to TSA President Rick Hudson, “No group of animals is under greater threat or faces a higher risk of extinction than freshwater turtles and tortoises.” The center will focus on species that have little chance of being recovered in nature because of habitat loss and intensive hunting pressures.

Some species have undergone such dramatic declines that without intervention, their extinction is imminent. It’s hoped that offspring born at the center will eventually repopulate their ancestral habitats.

Contribute to the TSA Turtle Survival Center capital campaign to help at TurtleSurvival.org.

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Mending a Throwaway Culture Countries can learn much from each other, and people that know how to fix things now have another model for benefiting their community by reducing the burden on landfills. Conceived three years ago in Amsterdam as a way to help reduce waste, the Repair Café concept—in which citizens gather one or more days a month to socialize while mending clothes and broken household items like coffeemakers and vacuum cleaners—currently operates in more than 30 locations throughout The Netherlands. The effort in sustainability has been bolstered by a government grant, support from foundations and small donations that pay for staffing, marketing and even a Repair Café bus.

“In Europe, we throw out so many things,” says Martine Postma, a former journalist who initiated the idea after attending an exhibit on the benefits of repairing and recycling. “It’s a shame, because the things we throw away are usually not that broken.”

“I think it’s a great idea,” says Han van Kasteren, a professor at the Eindhoven University of Technology, who works on waste issues. “The social effect alone is important. When you get people together to do something for the environment, you raise consciousness, and repairing [something] gives a good feeling.”

The forum harbors two other positive aspects: It’s a way for handy retirees and others to ply and mentor skills that may have been dormant and also saves families the cost of buying a new product, a common occurrence as repair shops vanish along with handymen that make house calls.

The Repair Café Foundation provides lists of tools, tips for raising money, marketing materials and helpful insights for interested groups. To date, Postma has received inquiries from Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Poland, South Africa and Ukraine.

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Born in Greece, he emigrated to Chicago as a teen, obtained a BS degree at Northern Illinois University, a medical degree in Athens, Greece, and completed his residency at Loyola University, in Illinois. After moving to Texas in 1983 and opening his practice, he became affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Baylor Regional Medical Center.

In addition to being a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (his specialty), Kotsanis is also certified in clinical nutrition and is a founding member of Defeat Autism Now. His professional memberships extend to the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association and the American College for the Advancement of Medicine, along with special training in medical acupuncture and homeopathy.

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ence health problems. Extensive testing revealed nothing, but I was in pain, fatigued and experiencing severe gastrointestinal issues.”

Kotsanis says the experience taught him to look for answers in less conventional places. His extensive (pre-Internet) research and study eventually led to a private practice that included the integrative treatment of autism, anti-aging medicine, cancer therapies, oral and IV nutrition and oxidative therapy.

Today, the Kotsanis Institute, in Grapevine, Texas, is an outgrowth of the doctor’s wide-ranging interests and areas of expertise and research. “I wanted to combine traditional medicine with functional medicine and nutrition, so I put together a team that operates more like a family to listen, investigate personal histories and look into genetics, environment, lifestyle

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and diet,” he says. “Then together, we develop a strategy to find root causes of an illness or chronic condition and optimize a patient’s health, wellness and anti-aging process.”

Kotsanis lectures to professionals on insulin potentiation therapy, researches medical treatments of autism spectrum disorders, continues his nutritional assessment studies and is always testing new ideas. “A certain degree of skepticism should always exist to balance the enthusiasm that may come with an idea that sounds too good to be true,” he cautions.

“At Kotsanis Institute, we ask a lot of questions, do original research in-house, and test new ideas before offering them to patients.

We continue to do clinical trials inhouse under investigational review board guidelines. These studies have brought important findings that are then shared with other health professionals. In addition, our contribution to our local community includes interns who spend time learning and doing projects in our institute. These range from short, high-school projects to lengthy, one-year studies at the postgraduate level.”

The work of the Institute is to blend the relatively new findings of modern, conventional medicine with age-old, time-tested older disciplines in order to craft unique treatments for each person.

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or those with a desire to learn more about healthy living, proper nutrition and weight loss, the first step on the path to wellness might well be a visit to Natural Health Shop, in Richardson. The store recently celebrated three years as a community leader in health and wellness.

But those years represent just the tip of the iceberg for sibling owners Dia and Chad Slaieh, who are applying a lifetime of lessons to their family business. “Our father was very big on health, so we grew up being educated about health and wellness,” Dia says.

It was that early education and a passion for sharing their knowledge with others that motivated Dia and Chad to open Natural Health Shop.

Providing natural vitamins, supplements and other specialty products, they have a variety of items that serve specific health and wellness needs; but what they offer to the community goes beyond what sits on the shelves. “We really strive to be more involved with helping people make healthier living choices,” says Dia.

To that end, in addition to everyday in-store service, Natural Health Shop recently began hosting seminars and health festivals where customers can receive education about prod-

ucts and health topics of interest. In November, their third annual Natural Health Fair featured 40 booths focused on healthy living, including nutritionists, chiropractors and product vendors offering free samples and tastings. “We are all about health and wellness, and will continue to share that with the community,” avers Dia.

There is no sign of their slowing down, because in the coming year, Natural Health Shop will be hosting a SuperFood Slim Down seminar at 7 p.m., January 17, and a Living Clay Detox seminar in March.

In the end, it’s the customers and the community that are at the center of their business. Dia isn’t shy about sharing how important it is to the staff that customers receive specialty care.

She states, “As a local store, we work closely with our customers to ensure they receive the products and education they are looking for. If there’s a product we can get for a client, we’ll do it.”

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Healthy Lifestyle Tweaks Surprisingly Simple Changes for Feeling Good

by Kathleen Barnes

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ll of us have heard the admonition: “Eat lots of veggies and exercise daily and you’ll live a long, healthy life.”

There’s no question this advice is sound, but what about other helpfully healthy lifestyle adjustments we can make? Experts attest that doing easy things, such as going braless, walking barefoot or using a plug-in model instead of a cordless phone can all support wellness. Results range from stress relief to prevention of cancer, heart disease and other ailments often associated with aging.

“Making some of the simplest changes can have far-reaching positive effects on your health,” contends Frank King, a doctor of chiropractic and naturopathic medicine, president of King Bio Natural Medicine, in Asheville, North Carolina, and author of The Healing Revolution. “When we consider the huge negative effects shadowing the field of prescription drugs, it is just good sense to try things foundational to our health that are 18

natural, inexpensive, effective and free of problematic side effects.”

Muscle Testing

“The human body is an excellent lie detector. It is the world’s most sophisticated laboratory, with more wisdom than all medical professionals put together,” says King. His favorite technique is to tap into the body’s vast wisdom using applied kinesiology, or muscle testing. “The principal is simple.

When you are telling a truth or when something is good for the body, whether you are conscious of it or not, your body loosens up. When you are telling a lie or the body is rejecting something, your body tightens.”

Many holistic practitioners use applied kinesiology as a diagnostic tool. An easy way to use muscle testing at home is to bend forward, fingers stretching toward the toes. Set a baseline truth by saying out loud, “My name is _______,” and notice the length of the stretch.

Then utter an untruth, like calling yourself by a different name. Most people

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will find their range of motion is noticeably limited in the event of an untruth or something else that is not helpful.

A practical solution: Apply this technique in making any choice related to personal health.

Control Electronic Pollution Turn away from using cordless phones and turn off the Wi-Fi. Keep cell phones out of pockets and purses. Move the TV out of the bedroom. These devices emit enormous amounts of radiation, disturbing our sleep patterns, thickening our blood and causing inflammation and a number of associated diseases, according to Dr. Stephen Sinatra, an integrative cardiologist and co-author of The Great Cholesterol Myth.

Recent findings of Sinatra’s research team at the University of California-Irvine, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, confirm that physical contact with the Earth naturally thins blood.

“Grounding appears to be one of the simplest and yet most profound interventions for helping reduce cardiovascular risk and cardiovascular events,” the researchers concluded.

A recent study of animals by the Bioelectromagnetics Laboratory at Zhejiang University School of Medicine-Hangzhou, in China, shows that exposure to radio and electromagnetic frequencies (EMF) like those found in cell phones can alter some genes. An Indian study by the Bioelectromagnetic Laboratory at Jawaharlal Nehru University-New Delhi suggests that EMF exposure increases the production of free radicals in animal brains, which can lead to inflammation, cancer, heart disease and other serious diseases.

Swiss research published in the journal Somnologie by University of Bern scientists shows a clear connection between radio frequencies (RF) and sleep disturbances. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) admits a possible link between extensive cell phone use and exposure to RF waves and brain cancer.

Sinatra calls Wi-Fi signals “the new coronary risk factor” and warns, “Be aware that if you are on a computer at home on Wi-Fi, that is toxic to your body.”

A practical solution: Use an ethernet cable to connect computers rather than wireless; switch to an old-fashioned plug-in phone with a handset attached; and stay three feet away from cell phones—never wear them. Sinatra says his research shows that men that put a cell phone in a pocket experience a reduction in testosterone within four hours.

Change Footwear In addition to unplugging from potentially harmful devices, Sinatra recommends plugging into Earth’s healing energies. “Our ancestors walked barefoot and slept on the ground. They were connected to Earth’s electrical energies that kept them balanced and healthy,” explains the co-author of Earthing.

New research from the University of California-Irvine published in the Journal of Environment and Public Health explains how modern lifestyles tend to separate us from the healing electrical energies of the Earth. Because we rarely walk barefoot or sleep on the ground and most people wear rubbersoled shoes that break the currents, few are benefitting from this wealth of easily accessed healing energies that benefit the heart, brain, muscles and nervous and immune systems.

“Practically no one has the slightest notion of an electrical or energetic connection between his or her body and the Earth,” explains Sinatra. “The ground provides a subtle electric signal that governs the intricate mechanisms that help maintain health and make our bodies work, just like plugging a light into a power socket.”

Taken together, the research points to many health benefits gained by staying connected with our home planet, which Sinatra reports in Earthing, including reduced inflammation, relief from chronic pain muscle tension and headaches, lower blood pressure and tempered hormonal swings.

As a practical solution, Sinatra prescribes taking a little

Ditch Antiperspirant Along with the Bra Most commercial antiperspirant deodorants contain aluminum compounds, which have estrogen-like properties. Because estrogen imbalances can promote the growth of breast cancer tissue, aluminum may have the same effect when absorbed through the skin.

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been largely dismissed by the medical community, and bra manufacturers still offer few wire-free styles.

A Harvard School of Public Health study, published in the European Journal of Cancer Care in 1991, also discovered that bra-free women had a lower rate of breast cancer. Because the results were not central to the focus of the university’s research at the time, there’s been no follow-up.

A practical solution: Wear a bra as little as possible. If it is sometimes necessary, wear one without wires, and

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“vitamin G” (for grounding) every day: Walk barefoot as much as possible. Sit or lie on the ground with as much skin as possible in contact with living things such as grass, trees, pine needles or earth. During the winter, touch grounded electrical outlets or metal plumbing pipes. Also, wear comfortable, leathersoled shoes without socks indoors and out, because leather is an excellent conductor of Earth’s energies.

Ditch the Bra “Breast cancer is caused by bras,” medical anthropologist Sydney Ross Singer states unequivocally. He is coauthor of Dressed to Kill, with Soma Grismaijer, and director of the Institute for the Study of Culturogenic Disease, in Pahoa, Hawaii.

“Bras are designed to change the shape of a woman’s breasts to a culturally approved image,” remarks Singer.

“But bras also create a pressure band between the breast and the lymph nodes, causing inflammation and swelling, and causing lymph to back up, restricting the body’s natural detoxification system.”

“Cancer-causing toxins are delivered to the breast tissue by the bloodstream and are kept there by the bra,” he explains, likening the toxins to bullets. “The bra holds them in place, pointed directly at the breasts.”

Singer’s research, conducted in the early 1990s, showed that women that wore bras 24/7 had a breast cancer risk 125 times that of women that never wore bras. Yet Singer’s findings have

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engage in regular breast massage. This can be enjoyable and is an ideal partner activity.

Hum Often Another Singer assertion is that simply humming “mmmmmmmmm” a couple of minutes a day can stimulate the thyroid and increase the production of thyroid hormones of those with an underactive thyroid. The butterfly-shaped gland wraps around the larynx, or voice box, which Singer contends is part of nature’s elegant design, meant to be stimulated by sound.

The Cleveland Clinic reports that 10 percent of the U.S. population age 65 and over suffers from hypothyroidism, with the rate in the general population between 1 and 2 percent.

The condition is a special problem for women encountering perimenopause or menopause, when hormone levels can fluctuate wildly.

“The medical community has considered the effect of the thyroid on the voice but not the vibratory effect of vocalization on thyroid function,” says Singer. “It stands to reason that humming, singing or quietly talking is preferred to the overstimulation of shouting or yelling.”

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“Animals are among our best teachers,” says Dr. Carol Roberts, the author of Good Medicine: A Return to Common Sense, who teaches holistic care at the University of South Florida’s Morsani College of Medicine. “Animal companions give us so much more than they ask for and live in a state of unconditional, open-hearted love.”

Roberts notes numerous studies that show the simple presence of a loving animal can lower our blood pressure and slow the heart rate. A CDC heart study, for example, showed subjects that had owned a cat at any time were 40 percent less likely to die of a heart attack.

Japanese researchers from Azabu University, in Kanagawa-ken, found that dog owners experienced a spike in oxytocin—a neurotransmitter that helps us cope with stress—by simply meeting their pet’s gaze. While people widely recognize that walking the dog is great exercise, other loving interactions with our pets support happiness and health, as well.

Exercise Artistic Skills Giving oneself artistic license is also healthy, advises Roberts. “Just bring a

Simple Stress Relief Resets Brain Function Using the index fingers, find two small knobs, usually about an inch above the midpoint of the eyebrows, known as the neurovascular reflex points.

Rest fingers very lightly on these points until a pulse is felt. It may take several minutes. Be patient.

Mentally review a current stressor using all the senses; see, feel, smell, hear and taste it.

Source: Dr. Frank King, president, King Bio Natural Medicine, Asheville, NC

little beauty into your life, whether it’s choosing which clothing and accessories to wear, arranging a vase of table flowers or dancing to favorite music.

Just do something creative every day.”

Energy therapists maintain that exposure to creative activities improves circulation to the brain and thyroid; on a psychological level, it also works to improve self-confidence and selfexpression.

A recent study at the University of Colorado published in the journal Palliative & Supportive Care confirmed that individual art therapy is useful in supporting cancer patients during chemotherapy. Fifty-one of the 54 participants said it helped them to relax, talk about their situation or explore and express emotions to their benefit.

Roberts adds, “It’s even better if you join a group engaged in a creative activity. I think people in general do better when we come together to create something beautiful.”

These experts’ prescriptions for such simple lifestyle changes have shown how commonsense adjustments in everyday living can have profound, health-altering results, with only good after effects.

Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate, author and publisher. Among her many books is The Super Simple HCG Diet (Square One). Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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According to the U.S. Office of Dietary Supplements, nearly half of us regularly use some kind of dietary supplement, including vitamins, minerals and botanical herbs.

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hile mainstream media have recently targeted supplements with alarming coverage about their value and safety, James J. Gormley, former editor of Better Nutrition and author of User’s Guide to Brain-Boosting Supplements, helps set the record straight.

In an open letter on the Citizens for Health website, at Tinyurl.com/LetterRebuttal, he contends the worst part about misleading articles is that they can scare readers away

from benefits that safe supplements might offer. He notes that although nothing in life is 100 percent risk-free, supplements are inherently benign, while pharmaceutical drugs frequently have unhealthy side effects.

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Natural health practitioners report that their clients tend to mentally group pharmaceuticals and supplements together. However, pharmaceutical drugs are typically synthetic, single-action chemicals that target one body system or organ, causing it to alter its function; they mask symptoms, but do not cure disease.

On the other hand, the goal of vitamins, minerals and plant-derived supplements is to provide nutrients to help a troubled body system by supporting health and healing.

Some confusion occurs because many pharmaceutical and supplement manufacturers take advantage of people’s desire for a one-bullet solution, which rarely exists in either source. Stephen Lawson, administrative officer of the Linus Pauling Institute, at Oregon State University, maintains that, “Lumping together items like vitamins, minerals and botanicals, each of which can have profoundly different physical profiles and effects on the body, is dangerous and misleading.”

Who Needs Supplements?

Everyone can benefit from taking the right supplements to address specific health needs. Numerous studies attest that many diseases, especially in older adults, are caused by a deficiency of certain vitamins or minerals. For example, pernicious anemia, common in adults over the age of 60, is due to a long-term deficiency of vitamin B12. The condition often proved fatal until researchers discovered that taking such supplements could effectively treat it.

Another common nutritional deficiency disease among aging adults is osteoporosis, a loss of bone minerals that often leads to fractures. Its primary cause is chronic deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D levels. The latter is crucial for absorbing calcium—a primary mineral for building bone. According to the National Institutes of Health, older adults are likely to spend more time indoors, plus, even when they are exposed to the sun, their skin does not synthesize vitamin D as efficiently as when they were younger.

Serious nutrient deficiencies rarely cause fatal outcomes, but deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals can deter organs from optimal functioning. General medical tests do not always show minor shortfalls, and practice shows that supplementing with the appropriate vitamin or mineral can often both eliminate symptoms and resolve an underlying problem.

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Determining which supplements can best meet individual needs requires sound information. First, determine if a perceived condition could be caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency, and then identify the best dosage. It is also vital to know how a supplement might interact with any current medications.

Most vitamin and mineral supplements are safe when used properly, but always consider asking an experienced professional for guidance; this is especially true for botanicals, because some manufacturers make unsupported claims based only on their

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A 2009 report by the U.S. National Poison Data System indicated that the number of serious adverse events that year from the use of vitamins, minerals, amino acids or herbal supplements was extremely low, with no related U.S. deaths.

Many natural healthcare experts, including naturopaths, nutritionists and dieticians, conclude that supplements are useful and in some cases, necessary, especially when treating a significant nutrient or hormonal deficiency. It’s wise to consult a knowledgeable professional before buying the antioxidant du jour mentioned by a friend from the gym.

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No Dust on the Mirror Reflections on a Life of Conscious Wholeness

by Michael Bernard Beckwith

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e spend a good deal of time gazing at ourselves in a mirror with the physical eye, as well as into the mirror of our mind with an analytical eye, endeavoring to size ourselves up in our own estimation, and also determining how others might evaluate us. Both of these mirrors are clouded with ego-related dust that distorts our vision.

Only when we turn our gaze inward with the intuitive eye of awareness can we perceive our innate wholeness, for there is no dust on the mirror of the soul.

Consider this: A consciousness of wholeness reunifies us with our authentic self, so that even during those times when we are unaware of it, our wholeness is intact and utterly dust-free—only

our awareness of it is missing. When awareness returns, we live free from ego’s bondage and its ignorance-soaked history and habits. We are reunified with the reality of our being.

Our daily practice is to be ever mindful—on the dot—the moment we lose sight of our true nature. Everyday experiences grace us with reminders by mentally tapping us on the shoulder and returning us to the qualities we wish to express in our interactions with our self, others and all of life. We are continually given the opportunity to reconnect with the high vision we hold for ourselves in our mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, professional, relational and communal life structures.

It serves us well to remember that we are here learning to mother our consciousness, just as the universe mothers us throughout our lifetime and beyond. Intelligence, wisdom, intuition, joy and creativity—these are the qualities we want to mother within ourselves in order to unveil our original face. As we set a conscious intention to evolve, we live as the master artists we are—creating, directing and producing our lives.

The more time we set aside for meditation, contemplation and life visioning, the more we can have 20/20 vision in foresight, rather than hindsight. Through practice, we activate our intuition, clean off egoic dust and enter a more consistently clear-sighted state of mindful being. Thus we actualize our highest potential and realize our organic, enlightened consciousness.

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s millions of Americans ponder quitting newly launched fitness resolutions after finding it tough to squeeze in toning workouts or sweat off a few extra pounds, researchers implore: Don’t give up. Just pump out 20 minutes a day of any kind of exercise—take a brisk walk, jog, lift weights—and stop sitting so much. Results can bring a healthier, more youthful feeling of well-being, akin to what explorer Juan Ponce de León sought in the Americas long ago.

In a recently completed study published in the Archives of Internal

Medicine, researchers followed up with more than 18,000 middle-aged men and women that had been tested an average of 26 years earlier for cardiorespiratory fitness via a treadmill test.

They compared those results with the individuals’ current Medicare data at the Cooper Institute Clinic, in Dallas, Texas

“We found those who were fitter had a much lower rate of heart failure, chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, certain kinds of colon cancer and coronary artery disease,” says co-

author Dr. Benjamin Willis. “Fit people that did become ill did so at a much later age than their non-fit counterparts.

They were able to enjoy a healthier life longer.”

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suring fitness related to the amount of oxygen used by the body during physical activity), the risk of chronic disease decreased by about 6 percent. “So those that can raise their fitness levels by three METs have an estimated 18 to 20 percent reduced risk of developing a chronic disease,” Willis explains.

The take-away message is, “Just move,” says study co-author Dr. Laura DeFina. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends investing in a weekly total of 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous exercise,

either of which can be broken down into two or three 10-minute increments a day, DeFina confirms.

As simple as it sounds, few people are doing it, something New York Times fitness columnist Gretchen Reynolds underscores in her recent book, The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can: Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer. “Most of us sit an average of eight hours a day, whether it’s at a desk or in front of a television,” Reynolds says. “The human body was not meant to be sedentary.”

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are not meeting exercise recommendations, with one-quarter remaining completely sedentary, the CDC reports.

Breaking this cycle does not need to be difficult, Reynolds notes. “You get the benefits from just moving. Start by standing up more and moving around in your office.”

Reynolds, who hops on one foot while brushing her teeth and reads standing up using a music stand, says studies have shown that bad things happen to bodies that sit for long stints, even those that start each day with an hour of exercise, and good things happen to bodies that stand often, even if it’s just for two minutes every half-hour.

“For instance, when you stand, the big muscles in your legs and back contract, releasing enzymes that stabilize blood sugar,” Reynolds says, echoing findings of a study of more than 120,000 men and women published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The researchers found that the combination of both sitting more and being less physically active was associated with a significant increase in accelerated death rate, particularly in women, at 94 percent, as well as men, at 48 percent.

As Reynolds’ book title suggests, the majority of health benefits are derived from the first 20 minutes of exercise and begin to flatten out after 30 minutes or so. Dr. Carl Lavie, medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and prevention at the Ochsner Medical Center, in New Orleans, points out that this timeframe supports general health. He and Reynolds agree that to reach specific goals, such as increased running speed or dramatic weight loss, moderate levels won’t do the trick, so do more, if possible.

The most vital message, experts agree, is to do something every day, consistently. Willis observes that, “The effects can quickly reverse if you stop.”

Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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FRACKING WRECKS AMERICA’S BEDROCK Clear and Present Dangers

by Sandra Steingraber

Current environmental policies must be realigned to safeguard our health, sustain planetary life-support systems and free us from dependence upon fossil fuels.

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nder the misleading banner of clean and green, the global natural gas rush is on, and nowhere more so than in the United States. We are literally shattering America’s bedrock to bring methane out of the Earth and consuming enormous quantities of precious fresh water to do so, without any clear knowledge of the health or environmental consequences. Due to economies of scale and required infrastructure, fracking is an all-or-nothing proposition, and each state decides its own fate.

The Marcellus Shale forms a 600-mile-long basement foundation for communities spanning New York, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

As the largest natural gas deposit in the country, it has become ground-zero for high-volume, slickwater hydraulic

fracturing it. Next, hundreds of chemicals are injected to reduce friction (thus the term slickwater) so that the fracking fluid can flow easily. The mixture includes acids, rust and scale inhibitors and pesticides to kill microbes, plus sometimes gelling agents, petroleum distillates, glycol ethers, form­aldehyde and toluene.

The result is that gas flows back up the borehole along with 30 to 60 percent of the injected cocktail of water and chemicals. The rest is left behind. Fracking a gas well once requires 2 to 8 million gallons of fresh water, 10,000 to 40,000 gallons of chemicals and at least 1,000 diesel truck trips.

Wells can be fracked multiple times before they run dry.

Between 34,000 and 95,000 wells are envisioned for New York State alone, according to Cornell University Engineering Professor, Anthony Ingraffea, with 77,000 likely over the next 50 years.

While New York residents are watching the result of fracking in other states and have elected a temporary moratorium on fracking, Pennsylvania has issued thousands of permits since 2004.

Continued unknowns stir debate.

Meanwhile, scientists across leading institutions are certain of five universal impacts.

First, fracking industrializes rural landscapes, clearing and fragmenting vital woodlands and wetlands. It diminishes capacities to host migratory birds

fracturing, or fracking. Many more states are equally vulnerable (see GaslandTheMovie.com/map).

In a two-to-200-foot-thick bedrock layer up to a mile below Earth’s surface, the shale and its captured methane, uranium, mercury, arsenic and lead have remained locked in place for millions of years. Above it lie drinking water aquifers.

Prior to the 21st century, capturing methane gas bubbles dispersed within such a horizontal formation, instead of a vertical well, was deemed uneconomical and labeled unrecoverable. Now, modern drills can bore down steel piping, some portions encased in cement, and direct pressure-packed explosions of up to 10,000 pounds per square inch of water, sand and chemicals into the rock, natural awakenings

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and other wildlife, filter rainwater and prevent flooding while causing more erosion and runoff, sending sediments into waterways.

Second, fracking brings urban-style air pollution to the rural countryside.

Studies like those from the Colorado School of Public Health, along with monitoring data from Utah’s extensively fracked Uinta Basin, show that drilling and fracking operations release ozone-making, smog-producing volatile compounds. These gases, along with combustion byproducts, are linked to cancer and heart disease in adults and, in children, to lowered IQ, preterm birth, asthma and stunted lung development. The airborne contaminants from gas drilling such as in the Haynesville Shale, in Louisiana and Texas, can travel up to 200 miles from wellheads, according to a 2010 study published in Environmental Science and Technology.

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Third, accidents happen, necessitating the evacuation of surrounding communities. In Pennsylvania, in less than three years of fracking, 1,500 environmental violations have been recorded, including an exploded well that streamed poisonous fluid for 16 hours. In many cases, petroleum products, fracking chemicals or flowback fluids have entered creeks, streams or groundwater, according to reports published in Science magazine and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Fourth, fracking makes huge volumes of Earth’s limited fresh water disappear forever. Instead of drawing down a community’s reservoir or depleting a regional aquifer as part of nature’s normally restorative fresh water cycle, a single fracking well permanently removes several million gallons of fresh water from aquifers and poisons it all with chemicals. Much of it will be

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entombed in geological strata up to a mile or more below the water table.

Fifth, sooner or later, the gas will run out, while the environmental damage remains.

Known and Unknown Dangers

Beyond these certainties lie questions.

Drilling proponents may claim that there have been no confirmed cases of drinking water contaminated by fracking. Yet in Pavillion, Wyoming, residents noticed a few years ago that their water was yellow, cloudy and oily, bubbled and smelled like chemicals.

Some people felt sick.

A joint investigation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry found petrochemicals— including diesel fuel, benzene, cyclohexane, methane, propane and ethane, plus traces of arsenic and a microbe-inhibiting pesticide—in 20 water wells. The EPA recommended that residents not drink their water. Turning on a fan while showering to avoid possible methane explosions was also suggested.

Fracking enjoys special exemptions from many regulations—the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Superfund Act and National Environmental Policy Act—that govern other types of industrial activities.

Fracking also gets a pass on federal rightto-know laws, because natural gas operations do not report their air and water emissions under the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. A special amendment to the 2005 Energy Policy Act grants fracking exclusion from the Safe Drinking Water Act, which authorizes the EPA to regulate all injection of toxic chemicals into the ground. Thus, a drilling company

doesn’t have to disclose the formulation of its fracking fluids.

Eco-Horrors and Economics

Biologist Theo Colborn and her research team at The Endocrine Disruptor Exchange report that of the 353 chemicals tested as presumed ingredients of fracking fluid, 60 percent can harm the brain and nervous system, 40 percent are endocrine disrupters and one-third are both suspected carcinogens and developmental toxicants.

What should we do with this lethal fluid—a million or more gallons with every wellhead? The trend, say gas industry service providers like Halliburton, is to recycle it, but flowback water gets more poisonous with every reuse.

At some point, this highly concentrated toxic liquid still has to be disposed of via designated underground wells or municipal sewage-treatment plants or else it’s clandestinely dumped.

Then there’s the lure of fracking’s economics. In many cases, a homeowner can receive $5,000 per acre, plus 12 to 20 percent royalties, from leasing land to a gas company. The Marcellus Shale may be worth a trillion dollars and possibly provide enough natural gas to supply the nation’s consumption for six years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s most recent estimates. (It’s unknown how much gas is recoverable or how often wells may need to be refracked to stimulate production.)

No study of the cumulative impact of fracking on public health or agriculture, including its full lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, has been conducted; it’s an economic gamble and a bona fide environmental crime.

A Community Speaks Out

In New York’s Tompkins County, 40 percent of the land acreage covering the Marcellus Shale is leased to gas drillers.

Local feelings are mixed. Some people just wish the whole practice would go away. Some find fracking such a vile and preposterous idea that they don’t believe it will really happen. Others, seeking personal gain or believing that it’s inevitable, plan to “ride the tiger,” hoping for greater future oversight.

At a recent community meeting,

“Wherever Marcellus Shale natural gas development has occurred in Pennsylvania, reports of poisoned water, sick kids and dead animals have followed.”

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~ Marcellus Protest, a Pennsylvania alliance to halt fracking operations

candidates for mayor and the village board declared their unified opposition to fracking. Soon afterward, at a packed town meeting on fracking at the village library, someone noted that a nearby community had successfully turned away frack waste trucked in from Pennsylvania that was headed to an old well for disposal. An elderly man declared passionately, “We have to be ready to lie down in front of the trucks.”

Take a stand at Tinyurl.com/FrackMedia, Tinyurl.com/FrackingMap and Tinyurl. com/FrackAction (scroll to petitions).

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Biologist Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D., is the acclaimed author of Living Downstream, now also a documentary film, and Having Faith, on the threat of environmental toxins to infant development.

A visiting scholar at New York’s Ithaca College, she often testifies at hearings.

She adapted this article from Raising Elijah: Protecting Our Children in an Age of Environmental Crisis, reprinted courtesy of Da Capo Press.

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Raw Food Diets for Pets Weighing the Pros and Cons

by Sandra Murphy

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s with their own food, dog and “A big risk with home-prepared diets is cat owners are reading pet food that they are almost always nutritionally labels more closely these days to inadequate for long-term feeding, even evaluate ingredients and their sources. when using published recipes,” advises American pet food companies may out- Dr. Brennen McKenzie, president of the source to foreign manEvidence-Based Veteri“You can spend ufacturers, sometimes nary Medicine Associawith disastrous results. tion. “Consult a boardVarious brands of dry dog money on vet visits certified nutritionist for food (kibble) and treats the unique nutritional have been recalled for or on better food.” needs of the pet, based melamine contamination on age, breed, health ~ Veterinarian Laurie Coger or other problems—even condition and other facbrands manufactured here have been tors. Don’t substitute ingredients.” recalled for salmonella contamination.

Cooking for pets can be time To ensure that what we’re serving consuming. Some owners have found our dogs contains a proper balance of dehydrated foods like those from The protein, vitamins and minerals for overHonest Kitchen, made in the United all health, the Dog Food Advisor rates States using human food-grade ingredog foods and treats by brand name, ex- dients, both cost-effective and easy plains the ingredients, including byprod- to prepare. While the purchase price ucts not fit for human consumption, and can be higher than other options, the recommends the best options. Owners food rapidly rehydrates to four times its can sign up for emails about recalls and original weight by adding warm water. other alerts at DogFoodAdvisor.com.

Other reasons to read labels include potential allergic reactions to foods, especially chicken and corn, common ingredients in kibble.

The educational website notes, “Corn is an inexpensive and controversial cereal grain of only modest nutritional value to a dog.”

Homemade Meals

To have more control over what the family dog or cat eats, many owners turn to home-cooked meals, but know-how is key.

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A meatless variety allows owners to add their choice of raw meat, meaty bones or cooked meat and can be suitable for sensitive dogs, raw feeders and dogs that need a unique protein source.

“Dehydrated foods are also a good way for a squeamish owner to start a raw diet for their dog,” remarks Dr. Laurie Coger, an associate veterinarian at the Bloomingrove Veterinary Hospital, in Rensselaer, New York, who also offers consultations through TheHonestKitchen.com. Coger suggests, “First, determine what a dog or cat needs in his diet, then transition gradually from kibble to a cooked or raw diet. Cats may resist change, while dogs can be more flexible.”

Pet food maker Steve’s Real Food is another option as it does not use lamb, pork or venison. Each poses a greater risk of carrying toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease that can be passed on to pets, especially cats.

“If you decide to incorporate raw foods, find a wholesale meat supplier so you can buy in bulk. You’ll need a freezer to take full advantage,” suggests Coger. “Feeding raw is not an all-ornothing proposition, so mix and match.

Cook when you have time, feed raw several days a week and use high-quality dehydrated or dry food when traveling.”

Dr. Cathy Alinovi, owner of Hoof Stock Veterinary Service, in Pine Village, Indiana, found that switching to a raw diet solved an itching problem with her mixed-breed dog. She reports that, “Eighty percent of the reasons my clients bring their pets to me are cured by changing to better food.”

Alinovi points out two drawbacks of serving raw food: “You can’t leave it out all day and it can be a challenge to transport home on a hot day.” But she’s found that the benefits are many, “Dog and cat furs shine and shed less; even their behavior improves.” Dog owners also note cleaner teeth, with no tartar buildup, cutting down on trips to the vet.

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Feeding a raw food diet is not without controversy. The American Veterinary Medical Association voted last summer to advise veterinarians to recommend clients against feeding raw meats and bones to pets. Pet Partners, formerly known as the Delta Society, which registers pets as therapy animals, has instituted a policy that states, “Animals may not be fed a raw protein diet. Animals previously fed [such] a diet must be off it for at least four weeks before registering them.” (See PetPartners.org/ rawdiet.)

Deciding which foods to feed our pets requires extra research and meal preparation time, as well as money, but motivated owners like the results they see in their pet’s health.

Missourian Sandra Murphy may be reached at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 1

Cedar Hill Christmas Bird Count – 8am-5pm.

Birders of all levels are welcome and needed to help in the Audubon Society’s annual bird count. Cedar Ridge Preserve, Cedar Hill State Park, Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, Joe Pool Lake and the cities of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, DeSoto and Midlothian.

Register required, Tania Homayoun: THomayoun@ Audubon.org. 469-526-1986.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2

Circuit Training – 5-5:45pm. Workout focusing on the cardiovascular system and all major muscle groups, using music to make it fun. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. Lynn Dorn: 972-462-5136.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3

Zumba – 9:30am-12pm. Innovative, fun program designed for active older adults. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. Lynn Dorn: 972-462-5136.

Books ‘N’ Bugs – 10:30am-12:30pm. Story time features crafts, book reading, snack and butterfly release. $10/child, $8/member child. Adults pay regular admission. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas. TexasDiscoveryGardens.org.

Jazz in the Atrium: Annual Tenor Madness Concert – 6-8pm. Some of the area’s best tenors pay homage to Marchel Ivery, the legendary Dallas jazz tenor player.

Free with admission: $10/adults, $5/students. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. 214922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5

Trinity River Christmas Bird Count – 6am-5:30pm.

Participate in the Audubon Society’s Citizen Science Program. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. Info, Sahar Sea: 214-309-5813. SSea@Audubon.org. TrinityRiver.

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Compost Happens – 9:30-10:30am. Learn the basics of backyard and vermi-composting to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill. Free. Central Market, 5750 Lovers Ln, Dallas. Register, Central Market info desk or city of Dallas: 214-670-4475.

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Zentangle Art Class – 9:30am-12pm. Relaxing, uplifting method of creating beautiful images of repetitive patterns. Sign up early, space limited. $10.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

Winter Night Hike – 5-6pm. Listen for owls, coyotes and rustlings in the brush on this nighttime hike. Bring a flashlight with a red lens to protect night vision while looking for nocturnal animals. $12/members, $14/ nonmembers. Heard Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney. Registration required: 972-562-5566 x 241.

SKennedy@HeardMuseum.org. HeardMuseum.org.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 6

The Well – 10:30-11:30am. A contemporary worship experience featuring a visually engaging high-tech sensory experience to articulate the gospel. $10 love offering. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 5801 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. StAndrewUMC.org.

Nature Explore Family Club – 3-4pm. Event aims to connect children and families with nature through fun, age-appropriate activities. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. LiveGreenInPlano.obres.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8

The Round Table Book Club: Interest Meeting – 2-3pm. At this meeting, participants will choose their first book. Meetings held every other month. Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136. FDerita@CoppellTX.gov.

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Learn about the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge in Sherman, also what Texans can do to stop the inhumane practice of shark finning. Free. REI Dallas, 4515 Lyndon B Johnson Frwy, Dallas. 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@ DallasSierraClub.org. DallasSierraClub.org.

tators using “One Dharma” approach to meditation, which includes elements of Zen, Pure Land, Theravada and Mantrayana practices. $20/donation. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson.

Registration required, Brother ChiSing: 972-4327871. Info@DallasMeditationCenter.com. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

White Rock Lake Tree Planting – 10am-2pm. Volunteers needed to help For the Love of the Lake plant trees. White Rock Lake, Dallas. Info: 214-660-1100.

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Welcome The Directions Ceremony – 11am-4pm.

A ceremony to welcome all six directions: north, south, east, west, up, down. Find out which direction you are. Free. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 CR 2621, Caddo Mills. RSVP by Jan 9: 214-288-9935.

PrayerWalker07@hotmail.com. FourFeathersTradingPost.net.

Bald Eagle Day – 1pm & 2pm. Learn about the bald eagle and how it has rebounded from being endangered in this program designed for elementary school children. The eagles can be spotted at the Nature Center in winter. Free with admission: $5/adults, $2/children. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth. 817-392-7410.

FWNatureCenter.org.

Bike Maintenance Basics – 2-3:30pm. Introductory class on how to take care of a bicycle. Free. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972-490-5989. REI.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10

Jazz in the Atrium: Rosana Eckert– 6-8pm. Enjoy listening to this accomplished jazz vocalist, fusing bossa nova, blues and traditional swing with original songs and a unique arranging style. Free with admission: $10/adults, $5/students. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Organic Gardening: Healthy Soil, Healthy Food – 7-8pm. Plano community gardeners share their experience. Free. Davis Library, 7501 Independence Pkwy, Plano. LiveGreenInPlano.obres.com.

Beginners Meditation – 2-6pm. Designed for those just starting meditation, those who want a refresher and those who want to teach meditation. Sliding scale donation. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. Registration required, Brother ChiSing: 972-432-7871. Info@DallasMeditationCenter.com.

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After Hours at the Kimbell – 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy jazz by the Victor Cager Quartet, international art, appetizers, tours, prizes and a signature cocktail at the cash bar. Free/members, $30/nonmembers. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth.

817-332-8451. KimbellArt.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

Hotcake Hustle Fun Run – 8am. Enjoy hotcakes, fruit, coffee and hot chocolate before and after the race. Benefits Addison Midday Rotary Club. $15.

Addison Circle Conference Centre, 15650 Addison Rd, Addison. RunOnTexas.com.

Bird Walk – 8-9:30am. Prairie & Timbers Audubon Society conducts this guided bird walk thru the Heard Sanctuary. The walk, which lasts 1.5 hours, begins promptly. Free with regular admission: $11/adults, $8/ children. Heard Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney.

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Monthly Mindfulness Retreat – 9am-12:30pm.

Deeper Buddhist meditations for experienced medi-

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Astronomy on the Meadow Night Walk – 9-11pm.

Guided 1.5-mile night walk. Bring flashlight and binoculars or spotting scope. Meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot at 9pm sharp. Hike not appropriate for young children. Free. Connemara Meadow Preserve, Alma & Tatum Rd, Allen. 214-351-0990.

Register: ConnemaraConservancy.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13

The Well – 10:30-11:30am. A contemporary worship experience featuring a visually engaging high-tech sensory experience to articulate the gospel. $10 love offering. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 5801 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. StAndrewUMC.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15

Herbal Spritzers – 10am-12pm. Explore the senses by blending your own aromatic herbal spritzer with essential oils and fresh herbs. Part of the Dallas Arboretum’s Therapeutic Horticulture Series. Space limited to 15 participants; register early. $8. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Tech Talk – 10:15-11:15am. Beginner’s class on the latest technology and social media. Free. Grapevine Library Program Room, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine. 817-410-3000. EStone@GrapevineTexas.gov.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16

Compost Workshop – 9-11:30am. Learn how to compost from an expert. Free. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333.

Programs@BJNC.org. BJNC.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17

Green Dallas Fort-Worth Mixer – 5-7pm. Green Source DFW is hosting this opportunity for the environmentally conscious to mingle. Appetizers, first round of drinks free. The People’s Last Stand, 5319 E Mockingbird Ln, Ste 210, Mockingbird Station, Dallas. Info: GreenSourceDFW.org/Events.

Zombie Preparedness – 7-8:30pm. Learn planning and survival techniques. Free. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972-490-5989. REI.com.

Creating Healthy Soils – 7-9pm. Learn about Plano soils and how to improve soil fertility through YardWise practices, including composting, grasscycling and mulching. $5/residents, $8/nonresidents. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19

Compost Happens – 9:30-10:30am. Learn the basics of backyard and vermi-composting to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill. Free. Central Market, 10720 Preston Rd, Dallas. Register, Central Market info desk or city of Dallas: 214-670-4475.

CentralMarket.com.

Saving Energy: Ask the Experts – 9:30-11am. Learn about professional home energy audits, energy retrofits and renewable energy. Tour the Environmental Ed Center, Plano’s only LEED platinum-certified building. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. LiveGreenInPlano.obres.com.

GPS Navigation Basics – 10am-12pm. Learn the basics of GPS navigation, including how to pinpoint location, mark waypoints and navigate to distant points. Bring GPS unit if you own one. $30/members, $50/nonmembers. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972490-5989. REI.com.

Inventor Workshop – 10am-12:30pm. Patent attorney answers questions about patent searching and the application process. Free. Dallas Public Library, J. Erik Jonsson Central, 1515 Young St, 6th Floor,

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Connemara Meadow Open House – 1-5pm.

Visitors can hike the 72-acre Meadow Preserve at the monthly open house. Free. Connemara Meadow Preserve, Alma & Tatum Rd, Allen. Enter at gate on east side of Alma, south of Bethany. 214-351-0990.

Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Homestead Open House – 12-3pm. Walk through restored 1870s log home and smokehouse, a replica dugout and an unrestored barn. Staff available to answer questions. Free with $5 admission. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3930 or LisaCole@UNT.edu.

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The Well – 10:30-11:30am. A contemporary worship experience featuring a visually engaging high-tech sensory experience to articulate the gospel. $10 love offering. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 5801 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. StAndrewUMC.org.

The Well – 10:30-11:30am. A contemporary worship experience featuring a visually engaging high-tech sensory experience to articulate the gospel. $10 love offering. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 5801 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. StAndrewUMC.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

Bokashi Composting – 7-8pm. Learn how to recycle your food waste, even meat and dairy, into food for the soil using a traditional Japanese fermentation practice.

Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

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Trail Running Basics – 7-8:30pm. Learn about technique, training, clothing and footwear specific to the activity. Free. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972490-5989. REI.com.

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Trees of Texas – 9:30-10:30am. Texas Discovery Garden experts offer advice on which native trees to add to your landscape. Free. Central Market, 10720 Preston Rd, Dallas. Register: city of Dallas, 214-6704475 or Central Market info desk. CentralMarket.com.

Prayer Circle – 1:30-6:30pm. Come together to be Napikween (as one). Pray for All those here, those gone, the critters and all of Creators’ goodness. Free.

Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 CR 2621, Caddo Mills. RSVP by Jan 23: 214-288-9935. PrayerWalker07@hotmail.com. FourFeathersTradingPost.net.

How to be Wild Bird Friendly – 2-3pm. Learn about local birds, the importance of preserving their habitat and how to make your backyard wildlife friendly. Free.

Grapevine Public Library, 200 S Main St, Grapevine.

817-410-3000.

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Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison.

972-248-9126. AnandaDallas.org.

daily Dinosaurs Live! – Thru Feb 3. Encounter moving dinosaurs, including a 46-foot long T-Rex along the Heard nature trails. Free with admission. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney. 972-562-5566. SJennings@ HeardMuseum.org. HeardMuseum.org.

Energy Blast – Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale, and the innovative pioneers who continue to make energy a leading industry in the region. 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.

Live Animals of the World: A Conservation Exhibit – Museum houses 12 types of non-native animals, encouraging visitors to take a proactive role in conserving wild spaces. $9/adults, $6/children 3-12 & seniors, free/members & children ages 2 & under. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

HeardMuseum.org.

sunday Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification – 9-11:15am. Spend a Sunday morning with like-minded people for meditation, chanting, an inspirational talk, readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita, and the uplifting Festival of Light. 9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:15am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas.org.

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; finish with dance of celebration and “be” different. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas.

214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Krafty Kids – 12pm. Seasonal crafts each week.

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

The IMAX Experience: Ft Worth – Showtimes online. Features include Titanica, To the Arctic, Coral Reef Adventure, Skyfall, The Living Sea. Flight of the Butterflies. $7/adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors.

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

FWMuseum.org.

Posters of Paris: Toulouse-Lautrec and His Contemporaries – Thru Jan 20. 11am-5pm, Tues-Sun; open until 9pm Thurs. Exhibition explores the earliest days of the affiche artistique (artistic poster) and its flowering in Paris, first under Chéret in the 1870s and 1880s, and then with a new generation of artists including Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre Bonnard, and Edouard Vuillard. $10/adults, $7/seniors, $5/ students, free/children under 12. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Happy Hour at Bar Alto – 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Sit back at the bar or in the cafe and relax while you eat a bite or take it with you while you make your shopping selections. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket. com/Stores/HighlandPark.

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

Yoga – 6:15-7:15pm, Tues & Thurs; 12-1pm, Wed & Fri. Drop-in Hatha Yoga Postures classes are offered four times per week. Experience dynamic relaxation through practice of the postures. Suitable for all levels of fitness. $10. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga

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Rec Center in Valley Ranch, 201 Red River Tl, Irving.

972-281-3075. Additional locations: Jackis.com.

Gentle Yoga – 5-5:45pm. 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.

Special Discounts on Select Items – 5:30-10pm.

Zen Sushi, 380 W 7th St, Dallas. 214-946-9699.

ZenSushiDallas.com.

Hot Yoga Community Class – 5:45-6:45pm. A combination of energetic vinyasa flow, power yoga and balance poses. Students focus on twists, holding asanas and strengthening the core muscles. Handson adjustments, enhancements and assists from the instructors. Modifications for all body types and ages. $12 suggested donation. Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net.

Meditation Class – 6:45-7:45pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Clear the mind to gain clarity of personal goals and improve health. $5. Institute for Total Wellness, 1700 Commerce St, Ste 1400, Dallas. RSVP: 214-7176300. TotalWellnessMBS@yahoo.com. TotalWellnessMBS.com.

Laughing Yoga – 7-8pm. 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. 214-521-6157.

LaughYoga.org.

Cosmic Dance – 7:30-9pm. Dance and disappear into deep stillness. Take your energy to a new height, be a child, reactivate your senses. Donation $5. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157.

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Sufi/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.

Family Events – 1-3:30pm. Discover a new artmaking activity each month. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Live Well with Living Well – 2:30-4pm. 3rd Sun. Innovative and informative talks, panels and interactive mini-workshops with the professionals of Living Well Dallas. Preregistration required; space limited. $5. Move Studio, 17062 Preston Rd, Dallas. 972930-0260. For class schedule: LivingWellDallas.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 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 and friends. Childcare provided.

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

monday Dance Exercise Class – 9:15-10:15am. Mon-Thurs.

Easy-to-follow routines featuring Jacki Sorensen’s creative choreography and a variety of music and artists. Start anytime. 3-wk sample: $25. Cimmaron Park

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tuesday Zumba – 9-9:30am. Latin dance inspired exercise in a fun 30-min class. $5. Curves, 11909 Preston Rd, Ste 1486, Dallas. 213-866-0399.

Aquacise – 9:30am. 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.

Lynn Dorn: 972-462-5136.

Zen Lemon – 6-7pm. Yoga class for all levels.

Bring a towel and water. Free. Lululemon-Galleria, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, 3080, Dallas. 972-385-2316.

DallasGalleria-Store@Lululemon.com. Lululemon. com/Dallas/DallasGalleria.

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. Jade: 214-642-0002. Walz.Jennifer@gmail. com. DallasHolisticWellnessCollective.com.

PUBlic Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adult gathering celebrating brains and brew, featuring science, history, and guests from diverse fields, presented at a local bar or restaurant. Location: 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org/Public-Knowledge.

COH Donation Yoga Class – 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Donations

accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817-453-2328.

CommunityOfHope.com.

Guided Meditation Class: Beginner Friendly – 7-9pm. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing. For beginners and more advanced practitioners who want to supplement their silent practice with guided meditations. Each month has a theme. $10-$25 donation.

Limited to 12. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.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. CosmicCafeDallas.com

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

972-248-9126. AnandaDallas@aol.com. AnandaDallas.org.

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

Eat Organic on a Budget – 10:30am. Value tour of Whole Foods store teaching the tricks to getting the most for one’s dollars. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/HighlandPark.

Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:15am. Moves the whole body through a complete series of seated and standing poses. Coppell Senior & Community Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. LMcKinney@ CoppellTX.gov.

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.

thursday Audubon Center Third Thursday – 9am-9pm.

Free admission 3rd Thurs each month. Guided hikes throughout the day; riverbend picnic site overlooking the river. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas. 214-398-8722. TrinityRiverAudubon.org.

Tarrant County Greenweavers – 11:30am12:30pm. 3rd Thurs. Networking for professionals

and companies who are green-minded, eco-friendly or wishing to become more so. $1. Prudential Worldwide Realtors, 1727 Keller Pkwy, Keller. Meetup.com/ DFW-Tarrant-County-Greenweavers.

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 Exp, Ste, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@ DallasLibrary.org.

Gentle Yoga – 5-5:45pm. 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.

CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with over 125 highly trained instructors. Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-770-6872.

TexasCPR.com.

Health Orientation Class – 6:15pm. Class on the benefits of proper spinal alignment for good health and preventing sickness. Free. Aspire Health Clinic, 10440 N Ctrl Expy, Ste 124, Dallas. 214-234-0000.

TXDRYU@Aspire-Health.com. Aspire-Health.com.

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

Monthly meeting. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas.

Chill Yoga 101 – 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow, come and chill. Yoga is significant to everyone in a personal and unique way. To breathe, feel and let go for a moment, is the beauty of Yoga. Beginners, postnatal, all levels welcome. $12 suggested donation.

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

Vegetarian Cooking Class – 7-9pm. Gourmet Indian vegetarian cooking with master chef Manjuali Devi. $25. Kalachandji’s Community Hall, 5430 Gurlay Ave, Dallas. 214-662-6889. Danny@Kalachandjis. com. Kalachandjis.com.

Chanting HU – 7:30pm. 2nd Thurs. Try chanting HU and find out how 20 min can change your life.

HU means happiness, balance, harmony, peace and the loss of fear. It has been used by many different spiritual groups including Eckankar as a sacred name for God. Lotus Yoga, 6337 Prospect Ave, Dallas.

214-425-5343. LotusYogaDallas.com.

friday Aquacise – 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.

Lynn Dorn: 972-462-5136.

MoMe Yoga – 10:30am. Mother-child yoga and nursery rhymes, specifically for moms of infants and toddlers. Bring a mat. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214671-1381. NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Health Orientation Class – 12:30pm. See Thurs listing. Aspire Health Clinic, 10440 N Ctrl Expy,

Ste 124, Dallas. 214-234-0000. TXDRYU@AspireHealth.com. Aspire-Health.com.

Urban Yoga Charity Class – 4:30-6pm. Karma flow class with all proceeds going to a local cause and/or charity. Urban Yoga, 1706 8th Ave, Ft Worth. 817908-FLOW. UrbanYogaFW.com.

‘Til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12am. 3rd Fri. All ages. Outdoor evening series featuring local bands and movies, alfresco dining, gallery tours and more. $10/adults, $7/seniors, $5/students, free/12 & under, members. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org/ TilMidnight.

Friday Night Bike Ride – 7-9pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake with 5 stops to keep the group together. 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 Coppell Farmers’ Winter Market – Jan-Mar. 8am-12pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Seasonal produce for the North Texas area, natural meats and eggs, seafood, organic dairy products, honey, teas, breads, mixes, flowers, plants, and more. Coppell Farmers’ Market, Corner of Bethel & S Coppell rds, Coppell. CFM@ CoppellCommunityGarden.org. CoppellCommunityGarden.org.

Shoreline Spruceup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Help keep White Rock Lake clean. Enjoy the company, visit with friends, paddle some kayaks, receive thanks form other lake users and collect lots of trash. Meet in the parking lot of Jackson Point on the west side of the park. Jackson Point, 4200 W Lawther Dr, Dallas.

214-669-1663. KayakPower.com.

Om in the Park – 9-10am. Yoga classes for all levels. Bring a towel and water. Free. Lululemon Athletica – Northpark, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas.

214-234-0305.

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. 214-2425100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Family Events – 1-3:30pm. Discover a new artmaking activity each month. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Family Bird Watching – 2-4pm. 1st Sat. Beginners and families with children ages 5-13. Learn basic skills in outdoor fun like camping, birding, nature journaling and more. $20/adult, $10/child. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas.

214-398-8722. TrinityRiverAudubon.org.

Animals on the Air – 3-4pm. Live radio show explores the world of wild animals and domestic pets.

Q&A on taking care of pets. Listener contests to win prizes. Hosted by Sean Greene, deputy director of the Dallas Zoo and Dr Nancy Turner, veterinarian from the Bent Tree Animal Hospital. Station KSKY 660 AM.

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COMPOUNDING PHARMACY Whole Life Pharmacy

Dr. Rebeca Gracia, 1130 Dragon St, Suite 190, Dallas, TX 214-741-3332 DrGracia@Whole-Life-Pharmacy.com Whole-Life-Pharmacy.com Centrally located in the Design District, Whole Life Pharmacy seeks to help patients achieve positive therapeutic outcomes by providing customized medications, which have been specifically formulated and prepared for them by compounding pharmacists. As a designer pharmacy, we specialize in customized therapy for patients who may be unable to take traditionally manufactured therapeutic products. The primary products produced by Whole Life Pharmacy include alternative dosage forms, strengths and combinations. You will also want to check out our Soap bar and other natural and therapeutic products including gummy treats, beauty aids and products for healthy paws.

COUNSELING eCubed Counseling & Consulting Shannon Alexander 1513 Potomac, Richardson, TX 214-796-9624 Shannon.Alexander@eCubedCoaching.com eCubedCoaching.com

Are you living the life you’ve always imagined? Life is limited. Do the unexpected. Dare to become the person you are intended to be – today. We are on a mission to equip clients with resources needed to reach peak performance and success. We Educate, Empower and Encourage you to become all you are intended to be. Through a solution-focused approach in coaching: personal, career, business, leadership and Special Needs, life independence, we restore balance, focus, direction, self- development and growth. Collaboratively we identify goals, overcome limiting beliefs, create a POWER plan, and establish ownership and accountability for reaching the desired outcome. Sessions are uniquely tailored and can be virtual or on-site. If you are ready to make a change, taking your personal and professional life to new heights, contact us today to schedule a free 30 minute consultation.

EDUCATION THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL

11600 Welch Road, Dallas 214- 363-6311 Hockaday.org Established almost 100 years ago, The Hockaday School provides a college preparatory education for girl; from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, including Boarding school for grades 8-12. With an enrollment of approximately 1000 students and a 10:1 student teacher ratio, Hockaday students enjoy a 100% acceptance rate to college. Notable Hockaday alumni include Barbara and Jenna Bush, Dixie Carter, and Pamela Willeford.

JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS

12345 Inwood Rd, Dallas 972-387-8700 JesuitCP.org Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, founded in 1942 is a private Catholic institution for young men under the direction of the Society of Jesus. It’s located on a 27-acre campus in North Dallas and provides a student-centered Catholic Jesuit education to approximately 1,000 students in grades 9-12 with an 11:1 student-teacher ratio.

Jesuit Dallas students’ average SAT scores exceed the national average by more than 200 points.

GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS & SERVICES

ELECTRIC VEHICLES DON HERRING AUTOMOTIVE

Locations: 3520 S. Marvin D. Love Frwy, Dallas 888-880-4276 2901 W Airport Frwy, Irving 866-807-3216 4225 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano 888-868-9915 DonHerring.com Don Herring Mitsubishi located in Dallas, Irving, and Plano takes pride in offering the best selection of new and used vehicles to the Dallas and DFW Metroplex areas. The new Mitsubishi, all Electric Vehicle, i-MIEV is ready for immediate delivery. No money down financing is available on most new Mitsubishi’s. Visit Don Herring online or come by and see why Don Herring is the #1Mitsubishi Dealer in North Texas. We recognize your time is valuable, and strive to make your shopping experience easy and to offer you the lowest price available online. We pledge to beat any advertised offer in the Metroplex. See ad on back page.

Texas Toyota of Grapevine

801 State Hwy 114 East, Grapevine 877-858-0831 ToyotaPerks.ToyotaOfGrapevine.com Toyota of Grapevine is currently offering a $500 Military Rebate and a $1,000 College Graduate Rebate.

See website for additional information and requirements.

Experience peace of mind with every new Toyota with TOYOTACARE. Toyota is devoted to safety and dependability, and proper vehicle maintenance to both. That’s why we’re including a complimentary worry=free maintenance plan and roadside assistance with the purchase or lease of every new Toyota. For 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, you and your new vehicle will be covered. It’s complimentary peace of mind, and we’re the first full-line brand to offer anything like it.

SAFEHAVEAN ALL NATURAL GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS

800-351-9542 Info@GreenPropertyPreservations.com Safehaven-Products.com We have been programmed to believe that the “smell” of clean comes from highly advertised commercial cleaners. Don’t be deceived! The smell is really highly toxic fumes disguised with fragrances which creates dangerous levels of indoor air pollution! If your family suffers from asthma, allergies or illnesses, reclaim their wellbeing TODAY. Give them the gift of clean air. Try our SafeHaven Healthy Home Residential Cleaning Services or the exclusive SafeHaven AllNatural Cleaning product line we use. Order online, by email or by phone. We only exist to provide you true green cleaning options because “We Care About the Air You Breathe. Servicing all of DFW.

GREEN PEST CONTROL ECOFRIENDS PEST CONTROL P.O. Box 671281,Dallas TPCL #13982 972-484-7287 Lin@EcoFriendsPestControl.com EcoFriendsPestControl

Chemicalfree pest control that works.

Protect your family, pets, home and environment with our customized treatments using botanical products. Rid your home and environment of roaches, rodents, mosquitoes, fleas, termites and ants an have the kind of environment Mother Nature wants you to have.

We treat your home like we treat our hom and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Call 972-484-7287 for a free consultation and estimate.

FAIR TRADE GIFTS AND CRAFTS FROM THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

835 W. Davis, Dallas, TX 214-942-1030 FromTheEndsOfTheEarth.com From the Ends of the Earth is a FAIR TRADE WORLD IMPORTS store located in the exciting new Oak Cliff Arts District. We carry a large variety of items from around the world, and can’t wait to meet you when you stop in to shop. Our offerings include clothing and accessories, home décor, writing tablets and pens, music and instruments, and handmade cards. To see a sampling of our offerings go to FromTheEndsOfTheEarth.com.

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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HERBAL MEDICINE AC HERBS AND VITAMINS

Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 214-887-8325 Info@LeslieDuong.com LeslieDuong.com AC Herbs and Vitamins specialLeslie Duong is a licensed Herbalist, BS Biology, and Health Nutritionist, with 14 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs, Leslie will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal evaluation of your health.

You can assured that her many years of experience will start to help you feel better in no time. She can help with Prostate, Cancer, Hepatitis A,B,C, Detoxing, Cholesterol, Fertility, Impotency, Lupus, Thyroid, Menopause, Diabetes, Depression, Drug Detox, Skin Problems, Sexually Transmitted Disease, and Weight Loss. Free Consultation Available. Call to schedule you appointment. See ad on page 14.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY PROVIDENCE HOLISTIC DENTAL CARE

Dr. Latonia Smith 2701 Osler, Suite 10, Grand Prairie 972-641-2400 Info@ProvidenceHolisticCare.com A different kind of dentistry where the focus is on health not disease. Our goal is to provide dentistry that enhances your overall health and improves the quality of your life. Have the smile you have always wanted with straight, white teeth. We use Invisalign instead of metal brackets and offer other services using simple and effective methods that are less invasive. We offer the most bio-compatible treatments available.

Call 972-641-2400 to schedule your initial consultation. See ad on page 23.

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HOMEOPATHY Dr. Alex Bekker

6500 Mockingbird Ln, Suite 115, Dallas 214-821-3133 AlexBekkerMD.com Dr. Bekker is a physician specializing in homeopathy, which is a medicinal therapy which uses natural substances that stimulate the person’s own vitality to overcome illness, and restore health.

Some of the conditions treated are Childhood Illness, Autism, Asthma, Allergies, Auto-Immune Disorders, Anxiety, Depression and many other conditions. The result of homeopathic treatment is the permanent cure of the individual and the restoration of health.

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MASSAGE REVIVIFY

Keith Clark, LMT 11311 North Central Expressway, Suite 211, Dallas, TX 214- 315-2959 Revivify@MassageTherapy.com Revivify.MassageTherapy.com

Keith Clark is a licensed massage therapist in private practice utilizing many massage modalities during sessions to promote the importance of body maintenance. Whether you need a massage to relax and reduce stress, to recharge your fatigued muscles, or to assist in alleviating chronic pain, you’ll find the style of massage, you need here. Massage can help address a number of health issues including: Low-back pain, Improve range of motion, Ease medication dependence, Enhance immunity by stimulating the body’s natural defense system, Exercise and stretch muscles, Help athletes prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts, Improve the condition of the skin, Increase joint flexibility and lessen depression and anxiety. Call or go online for an appointment. REVIVIFY.

MEDICAL DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Dr. Karen Asbury, MD 2313 LaVida Place, Plano 972- 867-7790 DocAsbury@verizon.net KarenAsburyMD.com

The practice of Dr. Asbury is on the cutting-edge of Integrative Medicine.

We specialize in a combination of Internal Medicine and Alternative Care, using the best of both. We believe the body is a wonderfully functioning system that was designed to be self healing, if given what it needs. Are you tired of drugs and conventional medicine?

Do you want to address the cause of disease and not just the symptoms? Do you want natural solutions to chronic diseases? Dr. Asbury provides all aspects of adult care including full preventive evaluations and comprehensive treatment of chronic diseases. Call 972-867-7790 for an appointment or a free Consult. See ad on page 9.

KOTSANIS INSTITUTE

Constantine A. Kotsanis, MD 2260 Pool Road, Grapevine, TX 817-756-1896 drkotsanis@gmail.com www.kotsanisinstitute.com

Dr. Constantine A. Kotsanis is an unconventional medical doctor who travels the globe in search of answers to today’s health problems. His approach is to blend modern conventional medicine with the time-tested wisdom of older disciplines, creating unique treatments for each person.

Having taken the time to become a certified nutritionist himself, Dr. Kotsanis believes the foundation of any treatment is proper nutrition. He applies this belief to treating conditions ranging from autism spectrum to chronic diseases including cancer and diabetes. Come Have Lunch with the Family - The public is invited to our FREE monthly Lunch & Learns.

It’s a great way to meet the staff and doctor while learning more about health. We provide a gluten-free recipe from the Kotsanis Institute’s own cookbook “Food for Thought” (available on Amazon.com). Each month is a different topic. Find the schedule on our website www. kotsanisinstitute.com. See ad on page 3.

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MOVING AND STORAGE SOLUTIONS PUREBOX DFW MOVING & STORAGE MATERIALS

Norm Forbes Info@PureBoxDFW.com 337-353-796 PureBoxDFW.com PureBox provides eco-friendly, easy to use moving boxes for residential, commercial & special event needs. Rent our reusable boxes instead of buying cardboard and we will deliver to your home or office. PureBoxes are lightweight, stackable, nest-able and perfectly designed to keep your belongings organized and secure. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your next move faster, cheaper, greener & less stressful. Stop wasting your time & money on Earth-polluting cardboard.

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NATUROPATH Well Natural Health

Dr. Marinette Paredes 4230 Avondale Ave, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 214-520-8108 Info@WellNaturalHealth.com WellNaturalHealth.com Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine.

Encouraging individuals to participate in optimizing their well-being. Services include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutritional counseling and wellness counseling. For more information and to schedule an appointment call 214-520-8108. Be Well.

NEUROFEEDBACK DALLAS BRAIN CHANGERS

Dr Stephanie Golder & Mindy Fritz 10000 North Central Expressway #400, Dallas, TX 214-642-3976 DallasBrainChangers.com Specializing in the reduction or elimination of disorders, including anxiety, depression, migraine, ADD (AD/HD), behavioral disorders, learning disability, and many others, utilizing neurofeedback and Christian counseling. Our goal is to help our clients achieve improved physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Neurofeedback is a proven, effective treatment that is non-invasive and does not involve medication. Call 214-642-3976 for a consultation.

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NUTRITION Living Well Health and Wellness Center

Betty Murray, CN, HHC, Ryt 14330 Midway Rd, Suite 121, Dallas, TX 972-930-0260 Info@LivingWellDallas.com LivingWellDallas.com Betty Murray, CN, HHC, RYT is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor.

Betty has a knack for making the science of nutrition easy to understand and implement. Betty specializes in metabolic and digestive disorders and weight loss resistance.

A master of the bio-chemistry of the body, Betty teaches clients how to utilize nutritional interventions to improve their health. Call 972-9300260 today to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if nutrition counseling is right for you.

Natural Health Shop

400 North Coit Rd, Suite 1902, Richardson 972-664-1990 NaturalHealthTX.com Everyday low prices on over 9,000 health and wellness products Natural and supplements. We specialize in special orders. Groceries, suppleHealth ments, sports nutrition, beauty special needs nutrition, Shop products, massage, detox. Located at the intersection of Coit and Roundrock.

Open 7 days a week. See ad on page 22.

ORGANIC FOODS TEXAS DAILY HARVEST Fisher Lane, Yantis, TX 903-335-1758 TexasDailyHarvest.com

We are a Certified Organic Farm producing milk, cheese, yogurt, beef, pork, eggs and produce in East Texas. Our products area available in many stores in the Metroplex and in Austin, and we are now offering Neighborhood Delivery and a CSA. Please call or see our website at TexasDailyHarvest.com to sign up for Neighborhood Delivery.

THREE HAPPY COWS

CR 45, Earth, TX 214-908-2569 CountyLineFarms@gmail.com Providing other families with clean and great tasting dairy products made from our sustainable, organic certified, West Texas native grass pastures of contented, happy, and humanely treated cows is the mission of Three Happy Cows. Our products are free of any added hormones, antibiotics, toxic chemical pesticides or herbicides. Due to the nature of the nutritional diet of our cows, our products have a wonderful fresh taste and maintains their flavor.

Three Happy Cows products can be found at Central Market, Natural Grocers, Rosemeade Market, Cupboard, and Local Yocal. See ad on page 23.

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ORGANIC FURNITURE

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

ORGANIC BEDROOMS INC.

877-604-8208 ext. 702 Info@OrganicBedroomInc.com OrganicBedroomInc.com Organic mattresses – safe, allergy-free, temperaturecontrolled sleeping system. Experience your best night’s sleep ever with revolutionary composition of lavender, swiss herbs, hi-tech materials. Our Swiss made Aven02 mattresses are 40% more durable than most existing products on the market. Organic Bedroom Inc is exclusive US retail distributor of Aven02 organic mattresses. Call for appointment.

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ORGANIC HAIR CARE GLITZ ORGANIC SALON

5207 Bonita, Dallas 972-587-7835 Debi.Gidner@gmail.com GlitzSalonDFW.com Certified Organic Salon located in Uptown Dallas in the Knox-Henderson District.

Glitz is Dallas’ premiere certified vegan Salon, using animal-cruelty-free products that have none of the toxic chemicals found in most professional color lines. Offering a full suite of organic products and services, our services include Hair Cuts, Hair Color, Hair Straightening and Real Hair Extensions. Glitz salon is unique and personable and provides a warm and welcoming environment in a beautifully renovated house in one of the Dallas’ hippest new neighborhoods.

Stop by today and see what the buzz is about for yourself. Walk-ins accepted. See ad on page 19.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING ALFRESCO LIVING, LLC

Jon & Laura Petersen Anna, TX 972-924-2722 Sales@AlfrescoLighting.com AlfrescoLighting.com Alfresco Living designs and installs outdoor improvements that make your outdoor rooms nicer. We take the time to design your Landscape Lighting to fit your lifestyle. Water Features, Mosquito Misting, Cool Fogging, Rain Water Harvesting and Christmas Lighting to take your outdoor living environment to the next level of pure enjoyment and a place where you can relax and enjoy the sound of a waterfall in a mosquito free evening while your landscape lights highlight the focal points of your yard.

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Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com 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 Therapy, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and we offer Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad on page 31.

The way you think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can influence your life by 30 to 50 years. ~ Deepak Chopra

TADDY’S PET SERVICES

Eric Pratt, Owner 1920 Abrams Pkwy #387, Dallas, TX 214-732-4721 Eric@TaddysPetServices.com TaddysPetServices.com We are professional Pet Lovers and we promise to treat your pet like precious members of the family they are. We provide pet services to owners who are not only away from home on vacation but also away from home because of a long day at work. We pride ourselves in giving each pet special attention according to their breed, character and age. Contact us for full information and pricing based on your pet’s needs.

LONE STAR DOG DOORS

Dallas, TX 214-810-1785 Info@LoneStarDogDoors.com LoneStarDogDoors.com Energy efficient, attractive and durable Dog Doors professionally installed. Let your dogs and cats live large with the freedom they deserve by getting a professionally installed Wall pet door in any type of wall, Door dog door, Screen pet door, Dog door right in the glass, or Pet door panel insert for a sliding glass patio door. Don’t be trapped into thinking that your dog door must be installed in a door.

With Lone Star Dog Doors you will benefit from our many years of remodeling experience plus we use Hale Pet Door products, representing the highest quality in the industry. Call 214-810-1785 today so we can install “Your Pet’s Doorway to Living Large” in the Dallas area.

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STRESS MANAGEMENT

REAL ESTATE SERVICES GREEN HOME RESIDENTIAL

Stephanie Ebbesen-Stuer 214-563-5769 StephStuer@gmail.com GreenHomeResidential.com Green Home Residential is the first green residential real estate brokerage in North Texas to specializing in healthy, sustainable high performing real estate. Return on your green home investment can show up in increased energy efficiency, improved indoor air quality and health, decrease in waste, and reduced water consumption, among other things.

Get the professionals at Green home Residential to find the shade of green that fits our real estate needs. We will customize services based on your requests and show you how to take advantage of government programs and incentives. Green living is healthy and healthy living is green. Call us for a complimentary consultation.

SOLAR ENERGY ALTERNATIVES CLEAN ENERGY SYSTEMS

1701 N. Greenville Ave. # 1112 Richardson, TX 972-231-4800 CleanEnergy-Systems.com Lock in your electricity rate for 30 years. Reduce, offset, or even eliminate your skyrocketing utility bills! We offer unmatched expertise, superior products, design and installation services, educational seminars and much, much more.

Call Clean Energy Systems today, and let us help you discover the joy in energy independence.

Serving Dallas, Denton and Collin Counties since 2008. State licensed Electrical Contractor TX # 29240

SPIRITUAL CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH

6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas 214-331-8522 ConcordDallas.org Church that Grows people. 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.

QUANTUM ZEN

Nance Woods 330 Market St, Baird, TX QuantumZen@windstream.net QuantumZenTX.com Stress? Illness? Injury? Biofeedback could be the answer. Distance sessions available. Quantum Zen also offers Human BioAcoustic Vocal Profiling and Nance is a highly sought after Reiki Master/ Teacher. Trying to sell your house but it just won’t sell? Keep getting an “unfriendly” feeling around your property? Property clearing is available. Quantum Zen is a holistic wellness center specializing in stress management located west of the metroplex on Interstate 20.

THERMOGRAPHY THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS

Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3345 Western Center Blvd, Suite 140 Ft Worth, TX 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com Services include: BioSET, which locates and corrects imbalances in the body through detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations; breast thermography which can detect cancer forming up to 8 years before other detection devices, with no radiation exposure or compression; saliva hormone testing and correction using homeopathic hormones; thyroid testing and balancing; metabolism testing; weight loss; IonCleanse foot Detox and oxygen steam sauna. See ad on page 12.

YARD AND GARDEN ROHDE’S NURSERY & NATURE STORE

1651 Wall Street, Garland 972- 864-1934 BeOrganic.com Rohde’s helps you get and maintain beautiful Yards and Gardens in a chemical-free environment. We know organics better than anyone else. Organic yards and gardens require less water, have fewer insects and diseases and result in better health for you, your family and the environment.

We will give you the guidance you need either in our store or at your home. Products and services include Landscaping and maintenance, natural fertilizer, natural insect control, unique garden gift items, pet food for dogs and cats, and a large selection of native and drought-tolerant plants. Call the experts today at 972-864-1934. See ad on page 26.

WEIGHT LOSS

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FAT BURNING COFFEE & TEA

Jon & Christi Hurley 615-653-5228 FatBurningCoffeeOrTea@yahoo.com CoffeeOrTea4me.com Drink coffee and burn fat. Join thousands of other coffee and tea drinkers who have lost those unwanted pounds. Try the Bfit challenge today! Call Christi at 615653-5228 and get ready for a fitter, healthier you! See ad on page 10.

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ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS and thermography CENTER

Dr. Genie Fields 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405 Dallas, Tx 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times finding the underlying causes of disease. Regulation Thermography looks at the entire body’s BEHAVIOR after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further evaluation and follow up care are offered as well. See ad on page 10.

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DYNAMIC YOGA & FITNESS STUDIO BY YOGA 4 LOVE Lisa Ware 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak, TX 469-437-1334 Instructor@Yoga4Love.net Yoga4Love.net

Dynamic Yoga and Fitness Studio by Yoga 4 Love was born from a long and fruitful yoga practice and whirlwind of a yoga teaching career from the owner and founder Lisa Ware, Registered Yoga Teacher. She and her Dynamic Team Staff along with her husband and co owner Richard Ware, decided that Red Oak was ready for something totally fresh and new. Most of our yoga classes are HOT yoga, and if you have yet to experience this wonderful practice you are in for a treat. Certified instructors will motivate you and help you set your sights high to achieve your goals, both in and out of the studio. We are Mind, Body Spirit based to nurture the whole you. We are not a gym. We are unique studio where you can commune with like- minded individuals.

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Healthy Dining

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1. Preston 214-360-7569 6100 Luther Ln, Dallas 75225 214-613-2841 2. Royal 5960 Royal Ln, Dallas 75230 3.SMU 214-520-6878 6403 Hillcrest, Dallas 75205 4. Lemmon 214-780-0602 4015 Lemmon Ave, Dallas 75219

5. Flowermound 972-899-3548 2550 Crosstimbers Rd, Flowermound 75028 214-436-4410 6. Frisco 3580 Preston Rd, Suite 107, Frisco 75034 7. Southlake 214-436-4410 2600 E. Southlake Blvd, #160, Southlake 76092 8. Mockingbird & Greenville 214-515-9113 5706 E. Mockingbird Ln, Highland Park 75205

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