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love working on our annual June Men’s Wellness issue, which this year highlights the Balanced Man. How special it is to celebrate the good men in our lives—fathers, brothers, spouses and friends, especially as they don’t feel as valued and celebrated as they’d like.

Recently, I saw a 20-year natural health trend turned on its head. An analysis of Natural Awakenings of Dallas-Ft. Worth website visitors revealed that more than half are male. That finding has led us to conclude that more men are educating themselves about their own health and well-being either to optimize their well-being or address individual health issues. It’s all good, and we’re happy to provide everyone with the authoritative and practical natural health and sustainable lifestyle information they seek.

Lane Vail’s “Natural Dad” article is an ode to enlightened fathering, extolling the virtues and benefits of men exemplifying and imparting such values as healthy eating, green morals and emotional closeness with the children in their lives. We expect it to resonate with many and give permission or confidence to others ready to pioneer such skills.

In my mind, my dad’s singular legacy of generosity looms large in my life, even though his army career mostly kept him away from home. I continue to strive to embody his open-hearted spirit with everyone he met. It’s an attribute society doesn’t typically associate with men, especially of earlier generations, making it all the more precious.

Another healthy living trend that America’s guys are discovering in unprecedented numbers is explained in Meredith Montgomery’s article “Yoga for the Bros.” The cat’s out of the bag about its myriad benefits related to mental focus, healing and relaxation as pioneering athletes begin to add yoga to their fitness routines and capsize the misplaced notion of some that yoga isn’t suited to masculine types.

A man that’s taking a different kind of stand, Pope Francis, has recently risen to hero status with me. Those that care deeply about environmental integrity excitedly await release of his teaching document on the environment and climate change in the next few weeks. We hope the result of this call to action will be widespread, and will awaken folks to the fact God has made the earth and all that is in it to be self- sustaining – it is what we do to it that messes things up; this month’s Global Brief department has more information.

In Lisa Marshall’s feature article “Rethinking Recovery: Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions,” experts in another area of interest share how breakthroughs are making long-term recovery possible for more people. Effective complementary modalities include yoga, acupuncture, cognitive mindfulness practices and hypnotherapy. The goal is for everyone to be able to live a happy, healthy, addiction-free life.

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

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20 RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

by Lisa Marshall

24 NATURAL DADS

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How They Raise Conscious Kids

by Lane Vail

26 STRESS LESS AND PARENT MORE

by Sahra Y. Robinson

27 MANLY FOODS Boost Testosterone with the Right Choices

by Kathleen Barnes

28 DON’T GET TICKED OFF

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Natural Ways to Avoid and Treat Lyme Disease

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30 YOGA FOR THE BROS Men Find it Builds All-Around Fitness

by Meredith Montgomery

32 THE GUT-MIND CONNECTION

David Perlmutter on How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health

by Linda Sechrist

35 WALKING THE CAT Harness a Curious Cat for a Lively Stroll

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newsbriefs Try a Taste of the Camino at High Hope Ranch

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nyone curious about what it would be like to hike on Spain’s Camino de Santiago may wish to spend the weekend of June 19 to 21 at High Hope Ranch’s Taste of the Camino, in Glen Rose. High Hope plans to transform their ranch into a little piece of Spain for participants looking for a place for a hearty hike or a contemplative walk. Hiking will start at 3 p.m. Friday.

The closing ceremony will be at noon on Sunday. Hikes range from 2.5 miles to 10 miles daily, with options to hike longer or shorter trails.

Peregrinos (pilgrims or hikers), can get a taste of traditional overnight housing, called albergues created for the Camino. The package includes albergue stays, two dinners prepared by a Spanish chef, breakfasts, a peregrino passport, maps and a preparation package. Little cafés featuring café con leche and both traditional and local snacks for purchase will be set up in restful spots on the trails.

Package price is $250 per person, and volunteer opportunities are available. Registration is limited to 50 people. For more information and registration, call 254-898-4296, email HighHopeCamino@gmail.com or visit GlenRoseGuestHouses. com/#!events/csy3.

Polo for the Planet Raises Awareness for Earth-Friendly Living

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he seventh annual Polo for the Planet, produced by the Ladies Polo Auxiliary of Texas, will take place on June 6 at the Prestonwood Polo & Country Club, in Oak Point. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the match begins at 6 p.m.

The event promises an evening of excitement and eco-friendly fare while enjoying the sport of kings. Families may bring a picnic dinner and tailgate or purchase food on-site.

Leashed dogs are welcome and there will be a bounce house for children. Trophies will be presented by Miss Earth Dallas, Joann Emale, and Miss Teen Dallas, Allyssa Alvarado.

Environmentally friendly companies with products and environmental education to share will be exhibiting.

Dena Miller, founder of the Ladies Polo Auxiliary, “Polo for the Planet has become one of the auxiliary’s most popular events and environmental education for our community is among our high priorities.”

Admission is $10/5 and under free. Grandstand boxes for up to 24 are $250 (BYOB). For more information, visit OakPointPolo.com.

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newsbriefs Lavender Festival in Blanco for Lavender Lovers

T The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPS) has recognized the North Central Texas Council of Governments as one of seven recipients of a SmartWay Affiliate Challenge award for support of policies and practices that reduce truck emissions and improve freight efficiency.

The SmartWay Affiliate Challenge is a national campaign developed by the EPA to acknowledge organizations that do an exceptional job supporting the partnership’s freight sustainability goals. The challenge was open to all affiliates nationwide.

“EPA commends the Affiliate Challenge honorees for their extraordinary level of commitment, enthusiasm and creativity in supporting EPA’s SmartWay program and sustainable transportation,” says Christopher Grundler, director of the EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality. “The work in this arena helps advance the environmental sustainability of commercial transportation and logistic bringing us all closer to achieving the shared goals of efficient goods movement and clean air.”

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he 11th annual Blanco Lavender Festival, to be held June 12 through 14, will welcome visitors from all over the country to Blanco, Texas. The grounds of the Old Blanco County Courthouse will serve as the focal point for the Lavender Market, with more than 100 artists and craftsmen with fine art, jewelry, home décor and myriad lavender products for home and body.

The speaker’s pavilion will host talks on beekeeping, butterflies, working with and growing lavender and more. The Texas-Made tent, sponsored by Texas Department of Agriculture Go Texan program, will feature specialty packaged foods, local beer and regional wines produced here. Live music will be performed in Bindseil Park.

Hill Country Lavender Farm and Imagine Lavender Farm will be open throughout the weekend for visitors to see firsthand the beauty of lavender in full bloom. The farms will present their own speakers and activities and the owners will be on hand to share their experiences with growing lavender.

Admission is free and a $5 shuttle is available at the courthouse square. For complete information, speaker schedule, music lineup and to learn about the artists and visitors, visit BlancoLavenderFest.com. See ad, page 26.

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Festival green energy sponsor Breeze Energy President John Spicer awarded thema one-of-a-kind, limited edition Villy Custom’s Breeze Beach Cruiser on stage.

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Clean Air Action Day Rescheduled to June 26 Permanently

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t has been decided that Clean Air Action Day will now be observed on the first Friday of summer, which means June 26 this year, instead of July 7, as it has been in the past. This is the day when North Texans do at least one extra thing for clean air. Whether it’s changing how we get to work, adjusting Friday night plans or starting the weekend early with a trip to the lake, there is we all can do to reduce ozone pollution.

A nine-county DFW area was originally designated a moderate nonattainment area under the 1997 eight-hour ozone quality standards, and was subsequently reclassified as a serious nonattainment area in 2011. Counties include Dallas, Denton, Collin, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall and Tarrant. The majority of ozone emissions in the DFW area come from on-road mobile sources such as cars and trucks, and non-road mobile sources such as construction equipment, aircraft and locomotives.

Suggested actions include carpool or vanpool, use mass transportation, bike or walk, telecommute, take lunch to summer activities or work, maintain consistent driving speed by avoiding quick accelerations and hard braking, avoid idling and switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs.

To make a Clean Air Action Pledge and get more information, visit AirNorthTexas.org.

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Taste Dallas Cuisine Like Never Before

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he 29th annual Taste of Dallas will be held at Fair Park from June 12 to 14 this year, with more than 70 local restaurants and vendors. This is North Texas’ largest food fest, where locals go to shop, stroll and sample. Hours are Taste of Dallas hours are 5 to 11 p.m.

Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Guests can sample the menus of restaurants they’ve always wanted to try, enjoy the best of North Texas food trucks and meet local celebrity chefs. This year’s event has added two new cool features this year—the BBQ Battle Royale, with 18 top competitive teams competing for a $25,000 prize, and the high-end Taste the Difference, featuring chefs that are among the best and brightest stars on the culinary scene. More than 150 craft beers, wine and spirits are available for tasting, along with wine and beer pairings for each menu item. Taste the Difference also benefits the American Heart Association.

Admission is $9 in advance/$12 at the gate/age 10 and under free.

For more information, call 972-5876090 or visit TasteOfDallas.org.

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healthbriefs The Holistic Value of Allopathic Diagnostic Tools

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olistic health practitioners must know the nature of a patient’s problem before they can design a protocol to address it. Advocates of natural medicine tend to disagree with the conventional medical community, but it is important to remember that although their methods may be different, traditional tools of investigation can still be valuable to holistic practitioners.

“While there are some good natural diagnostic

tools to determine a problem’s origin, sometimes the tools of allopathic medicine are simply superior. Ultrasound, MRI, blood tests and pathogen screening can all be of enormous value when considering how to heal a condition of damage or sickness,” says Nature’s Rite Founder Steven Frank. “If someone is bleeding internally, knowing the source—ulcer, tumor, hemorrhoids or liver disease—is of paramount importance. All of these have dramatically different treatment protocols. When a patient’s energy is low, knowing their blood work and pathogen load is of tremendous value towards designing a healing program.”

While allopathic medicine may seek to poison, cut or irradiate the problem, natural medicine profession-

als may choose the appropriate combination of herbs, acupuncture, qigong or other natural products and modalities. “Having the knowledge of exactly what is damaged and then using the techniques that we know are most suited for healing this condition is what collaborative medicine is all about,” explains Frank. “In our quest to bring natural medicine to the community, we don’t have to shun the diagnostic benefits of the high-technology hospitals.

We can use their tools to accentuate our skills.”

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An Avocado a Day Keeps Bad Cholesterol Away

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esearch published by the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that just one avocado a day can significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL), a type of cholesterol carrier known to increase the risk of hardening of the arteries.

The researchers tested 45 overweight adults between 21 and 70 years old that followed an average American diet for two weeks before adopting one of three diets: a low-fat diet, a moderate-fat diet that included one Hass avocado per day or a moderate-fat diet without an avocado.

After five weeks, researchers found that the addition of the avocado reduced LDL significantly more than the diets that did not contain the fruit. While both the low-fat and moderate-fat diets reduced LDL levels, the moderate-fat diet with an avocado reduced LDL by better than 60 percent more than the moderate-fat diet alone, and above 80 percent more than the low-fat diet alone.

Stroke Risk Rises with Two Drinks a Day

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The study followed 11,644 twins from Sweden for 43 years, starting between 1967 and 1970. All began the trial when they were under the age of 60. The scientists compared the effects of having less than half a drink—classified as four and two ounces of wine for a man and a woman, respectively—daily to drinking two or more daily.

The study found that consuming two drinks per day increased the risk of stroke by 34 percent compared to drinking less than half a drink per day. Those that downed two or more drinks a day during their 50s and 60s had strokes an average of five years younger than light drinkers. The increase in stroke risk was found to be higher than the danger generally posed by diabetes and hypertension.

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Hatha Yoga Boosts Brainpower

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esearch from Wayne State University, in Detroit, has found that hatha yoga can significantly improve cognitive health in as little as two months. Researchers tested 118 adults with an average age of 62 years. One group engaged in three, hour-long hatha yoga classes per week for eight weeks, while the other group did stretching and strengthening exercises for the same duration. The participants underwent cognitive testing before and after the eight-week period.

At the end of the trial, the hatha yoga group showed significant improvements in cognition compared to the other group. The yoga group also recorded shorter reaction times, greater accuracy in high-level mental functions and better results in working memory tests.

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Acupuncture Treats Prostate Enlargement

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esearch from China has found that a combination of acupuncture and moxibustion, a form of heat therapy in which dried plant materials are burned on or near the surface of the skin to warm and invigorate the inner flow of qi, or energy, can effectively reduce the symptoms of benign prostate enlargement.

Researchers tested 128 patients with prostate enlargement for three months, dividing them into two groups. One group was given acupuncture and moxibustion; the other took a traditional Chinese herbal medication for prostate enlargement called Qianliekangi. The patients’ prostate symptoms were tested using the International Prostate Symptom Score, maximum urine flow rate and residual urine tests.

At the study’s end, the patients given the acupuncture/moxibustion treatment reported significantly reduced levels in all three tests—calculated at an 89 percent total effective rate—compared to the herbal medication group.

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Researchers from Washington State University, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, India’s Annamalai University and Oman’s Sultan Qaboos University’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences reviewed two decades worth of research relating to consuming berries and dementia. They found that the many biochemicals contained in berries provide antioxidant protection to neurons and prevent the formation of beta-amyloid fibrils found in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients.

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ith experts and global leaders looking to Pope Francis as a moral compass, his upcoming encyclical on the environment set for this summer could set a key ethical framework for discussion and policies surrounding the topic. The document has already been written and is currently being translated.

“We look to Pope Francis as a great moral leader for all humanity, all people here from every walk of life and every religion. His encyclical will make a huge difference. It’s being expected around the world with great anticipation,” say Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University and a special adviser to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon.

“The whole world looks to Pope Francis for inspiration, and that’s well beyond the Roman Catholics in the world, it’s all of us,” he says, adding that the Pope’s encyclical will play a huge role in the climate change discussion.

The economy “must work within a moral framework, a moral framework meaning one that can deliver for the human good. And this makes the Church’s message very important for the entire world.”

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When applied to windows on towers, it’s expected to generate up to 50 times the power of conventional rooftop solar systems while delivering 15 times the environmental benefits. For example, a single SolarWindow installation can avoid the amount of carbon emissions produced by vehicles driving about 2.75 million miles per year, compared to 180,000 miles for conventional rooftop systems.

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Salinity is Eating Away Farmland Worldwide Every day for more than 20 years, an average of almost eight square miles of irrigated land in arid and semiarid areas across 75 countries have been degraded by salt, according to the study Economics of Salt-Induced Land Degradation and Restoration, by United Nations University’s Canadianbased Institute for Water, Environment and Health.

Salt degradation occurs in arid and semi-arid regions where rainfall is too low to maintain regular percolation of rainwater through the soil and where irrigation is practiced without a natural or artificial drainage system, which triggers the accumulation of salt in the root zone, affecting soil quality and reducing productivity. In the Colorado River Basin alone, studies peg the annual economic impact of salt-induced land degradation in irrigated areas at $750 million.

The cost of investing in preventing and reversing land degradation and restoring it to productive land would be far lower than letting degradation continue and intensify. Methods successfully used to facilitate drainage and reverse soil degradation include tree planting, deep plowing, cultivation of salt-tolerant varieties of crops, mixing harvested plant residues into topsoil and digging a drain or deep ditch around salt-affected land. natural awakenings

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eventspotlight Holistic Festival of Life Showcases Alternative Providers

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new wellness fair in North Texas, the Holistic Festival of Life, hosted by Mystic Mandala, aims to showcase alternative and integrative therapies, holistic practitioners and environmentally friendly businesses and organizations from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m, July 19 in a fun festival atmosphere at the Plano Convention Center.

According to Vijay Warman, founder of Mystic Mandala, a holistic center in Plano, there is no other event in the area that brings together this unique combination of integrative and holistic health vendors, speakers and breakout sessions, along with music, dance and other entertainment. He envisions attendees being able to sample and experience aromatherapy and many other alternative and integrative therapies, visit with the owners of a natural food grocery store and get advice from experts about cutting their energy bill in half by installing solar panels at this inaugural event. “We want to show people the wide variety of businesses and services that are available in the community for better well-being, healthy living and sustainable lifestyles,” states Warman, “in a fun, festival type of environment.”

Jennifer Rae, director for the Holistic Festival of Life, says they hope to draw as many 200 vendors and are targeting a wide variety of independent practitioners specializing in wellness practices such as yoga, meditation, massage therapy, Jennifer Rae herbal nutrition, naturopath, acupuncture and chiropractic along with experts versed in the arts of feng shui, vastushastra (an ancient science of architecture) and intuitive guidance.“DFW has a big need for this,” says Rae. “The community has been growing in this direction. They’re really starving for a more conscious-minded and wellness-oriented community event.”

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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

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“I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a half-empty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness.

Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she has the power to keep at bay.

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gest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.”

She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University. Yet the standard treatments yield less-thanstellar success rates.

Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research. David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year.

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there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery. com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles.

Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.)

In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of now-neglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery. After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain.

“The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DL-phenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings.

For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue.

Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says. After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds,

fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression.

Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.”

Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose self-esteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics.

Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons.

He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues. He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober.

“By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”

Beyond AA

Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its Godbased approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.”

Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation.org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps.

“The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it.

At first, she says, the 12 steps helped

her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction. But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.”

Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success.

Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction.

“Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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You are the Power. Through my conscious union with the infinite universal presence, I am powerful, clear and free. Through the realization that God is within me, expressing as me, my life is in divine and perfect order.

Restored to wholeness. Through my conscious connection with the one power, I reclaim my spiritual dominion and emotional balance. I am restored to my original nature of clarity, peace and wholeness. I am restored.

Complete surrender. I turn my life over to the care of the God I understand, know and embody as love, harmony, peace, health, prosperity and joy. I know that which I am surrendering to, and I do so absolutely. Knowing that this power is the very essence of my being, I say with my whole heart and mind: Thy will be done.

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Living out loud. I claim the courage and willingness to share the exact nature of my mistakes with another spiritual being. I am heard with compassion, unconditional love and wisdom. In this loving vibration, clarity, peace and balance are restored.

Honoring the inner child. I am now ready to release all thought patterns and behaviors unlike my true nature, which is wholeness. I free-fall into the loving presence of spirit within, and allow it to heal every known and unknown false belief. I am transformed by the renewal of my mind.

Never give up. In loving compassion for every aspect of my being, I humbly surrender to the love of spirit. I know myself as a perfect expression of life. I surrender all, and I am restored to the life I am created to live.

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Cleaning up the wreckage. Backed by all the power of the universe, I lovingly, directly and honestly make amends in a way that supports the highest good of all concerned.

Spiritual maintenance. I am in tune with my inner self. With integrity, love and self-compassion, I acknowledge my mistakes and continue to clean up the mistakes of my past and present.

Conscious contact. Through daily prayer and meditation, I deepen my conscious connection to the divine and experience the fullness of the universal presence as the dynamic reality of my life.

Loving service. Through my awakened consciousness, I am now prepared to carry the message of truth out into the world. I am now a clear channel to support the awakening of others to their true identity of wholeness.

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Neurofeedback: Also known as EEG biofeedback, this technique uses electroencephalography sensors attached to the head to enable someone to observe their own brain wave activity on a computer and learn to intentionally alter it via visualization and relaxation techniques (isnr.net).

Aromatherapy: Life coach David Essel recommends three aromatherapy oils to clients in recovery: lavender, a relaxant; lemon grass, for energy; and frankincense, a mood-balancer.

Ibogaine: This psychoactive brew derived from the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga has been used ceremonially for centuries. In the 1960s, an opioid addict accidentally discovered that after experiencing an intense, four-to-eight-hour dreamlike “trip”, his cravings for heroin ceased. Deborah Mash, Ph.D., a professor of neurology and molecular and cellular pharmacology at the University of Miami, traveled to Amsterdam in the early 1990s to see if there was any truth to such cases.

“I saw a man that was on heroin and cocaine and addicted to benzodiazepines undergo detox with no withdrawal signs, and in 36 hours look like a new person,” she recalls. She has been studying it ever since. The drug is believed to serve as an addiction interrupter, acting on opioid receptors in the brain to quell withdrawal symptoms. Some describe it as “resetting the brain” to a pre-addicted state.

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athers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever before, embracing their roles of leader, nurturer and protector, and they’re reaping extraordinary benefits. According to a 2014 study published in the Academy of Management Perspectives, fathers that spend more time with their kids are both happier at home and more satisfied at work. Today, many mindful dads engaged in a natural lifestyle apply that same health consciousness to their parenting.

Support Mama. Natural fathering begins during pregnancy, with an informed birth plan. “Support whatever birthing decision the woman feels will provide her the most comfort and relaxation,” advises Dr. John Douillard, an ayurvedic chiropractor and author of six books, including Perfect Health for Kids. Hold her hand, rub her back, advocate for her rights and after the birth, support her efforts to breastfeed whenever, wherever and however long she wants.

“Fathers should recognize that the burden of care is clearly on the mother for at least the first year, so her opinions and wishes deserve special consideration and respect,” says Ben Hewitt, father of two, home unschooler and author of The Nourishing Homestead.

Embrace physical closeness. Bonding through nurturing touch is powerful and rewarding for father and child. A recent study published in the Journal of Perinatal Education found that fathers that practiced infant massage experienced significant stress release and bonding with their offspring. Wearing a baby or toddler

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in a sling, wrap or carrier is another comforting way to spend time together.

Co-sleeping helps foster a more natural sleep rhythm with a nocturnally hungry baby, while also offering another way to connect. “Any stress my family may have experienced during the day dissipated when we reconnected at nighttime,” Hewitt attests. “Looking back, I can’t imagine having missed out on that opportunity to be so close with my kids.”

Feed healthy habits. Natural dads are educated about both naturopathic and Western medicine to make informed choices regarding prevention and intervention. Douillard applies the ayurvedic principle of seasonal eating in order to bolster the immune systems of his six children and clients. Cooling foods like fruits and vegetables in summer prevent overheating; warming foods like soups, nuts and meats in winter lubricate mucus membranes and facilitate fat and protein storage; light foods like leafy greens in spring detoxify the body. His experience is that when kids with robust immunity catch the occasional malady, its severity and duration are reduced, and natural herbs often provide a gentle first step toward recovery.

Douillard treats colds with a spoonful of equal parts turmeric and honey mixed into a paste. “Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral herb that also helps liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract,” he says. For tummy troubles, he suggests offering kids an herbal tea of cumin, coriander or fennel.

Above all, parents must exemplify good health habits. “Eat better, exercise

When dads are calm and present, they become a calming presence.

and community, immersed in their environment, an arrangement that allowed them continual opportunities to prove their own resourcefulness.” All dads, like homeschoolers, will find satisfying fun in sharing problem-solving, hands-on projects with their kids, like building a debris shelter in the woods, planting a garden, or using repurposed materials to engineer something with form and function.

Learning doesn’t have to be a hierarchical activity, wherein dads teach children, says Hewitt. “The opportunity to learn and explore together is powerful.”

Play. Hewitt encourages dads to look for opportunities to relieve kids of their often overwhelming and scattered schedules. “It’s incredibly important for kids and adults to set aside time for free play and exploration,” he says.

“Go outside with them,” says Douillard. “Make up games, goof off, run around, roll around and just be with them. It makes a world of difference in their lives.”

~Hal Runkel regularly, change your diet with the local season and your kids will follow along,” says Douillard.

Impart green morals. Earth-conscious parents teach their children how to leave a faint ecological footprint by supporting local eco-friendly companies, reducing the presence of toxic chemicals in the home and consuming and wasting less. However, wagging a finger and imploring kids to be ecofriendly is not enough; model helpful behaviors and illustrate the implications of their choices. “Instead of saying, ‘You should recycle,’ show kids online pictures of the giant flotillas of plastics polluting the oceans,” says Hewitt. Maintain an experiential dialogue about respecting, preserving and enjoying nature.

Encourage adventure and resourcefulness. “Historically,” says Hewitt, “children learned alongside their parents

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n terms of discipline, natural fathering is neither tough nor timid, punishing nor permissive. The mindful dad is calm, connected and capable. He’s able to harness introspection and observe himself as he parents, because he focuses more on managing his own behavior than that of his kids.

“Fathering is a leadership role, not a management role,” says Hal Runkel, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the bestseller ScreamFree Parenting. “If I manage myself with calmness and clarity, I can lead my children to learn to manage themselves.”

Runkel says the first step is “committing to cool.” Find an anxiety- or anger-managing technique that feels natural, such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing, visualization, prayer or counting beads on a bracelet, and call on that skill to maintain coolness when challenged by a child, advises Runkel.

It’s a misconception that emotions need to be released or they will consume us, he says. “Emotions just are; it’s the thoughts about emotions that drive us crazy.” Learning to name, tame and befriend feelings through introspection and mindful exercises allows space for calm conversations with children to emerge.

“We fathers have a special responsibility to lead with calm because we are physically imposing in children’s eyes,” he says. “The approachable dad has teachable kids, and he lets natural and logical consequences do the teaching.”

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need to make a list of all that we enjoy, and try to do one thing on the list every day or every couple of days. We also have to learn to say “no.” We must be selective about the projects we agree to help others with and re-assess if our kids really need to be involved in five different sports in less than five days. It’s also important to get enough rest. We should try setting a bedtime rule for ourselves like we do for our kids.

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arenting should come with a stressmanagement manual; while it is enormously rewarding and fulfilling, it is also very stressful. Some stress can be helpful, giving us the motivation and focus to face challenges and get things done; however, too much stress can be overwhelming, making it difficult to cope with everyday life. Parents’ ability to manage their “own” stress is a powerful predictor of their children’s well-being. When parents become stressed, that stress becomes contagious.

Kids know when their parents are tense and overwhelmed. In fact, according to holistic physician Dr. Amy Saltzman, “Data shows that the greatest source of childhood and adolescent stress is not schoolwork, extracurricular activities or peer pressure but parental stress.” The key to successful parenting is learning to manage our “own” stress. Parents of children diagnosed with a behavioral disorder or developmental disability are at an increased risk of parenting stress.

What are effective ways to manage parenting and stress?

Mindfulness: Dr. Mark Bertin, a board

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certified developmental/behavioral pediatrician, says that “mindfulness minimizes stress so we can parent at our best.”

Mindfulness is defined as the ability to pay attention to our experiences with openness and without reactive judgements. When parents practice mindfulness, they not only reduce their stress but are also able to make better decisions and “respond” to their children’s behavior rather than “reacting” to it. We should listen first, breathe, and then respond.

Increase quality time with the family: Spending more quality time together improves the parent-child relationship.

Planning is one of the more effective ways to manage stress. It’s essential to reengineer family time so that time is best spent together. We should have fun with our kids. It’s important to remember that not everything we do with our children has to be for academic enrichment. Even just 20 minutes a week can give us a well-needed respite from the stressors of everyday life.

Make time for ourselves: It can be easy to forget to make time for ourselves. We

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Develop a support network: This is an essential step for all parents. We all need help at some point, and it pays to have a system in place before we need it. We should be proactive in arranging to have extra help. Whether we hire a reliable babysitter, barter services with other parents or seek out help from friends or family, it is essential to take this step. Getting together with other parents that all have kids close in age is beneficial socially for the grown ups as well as the children.

Despite our best efforts to manage our parenting stress, sometimes things will inevitably be too much to deal with on our own or with our support systems.

When we can recognize that we are feeling overwhelmed, we need to take action. We should consider enlisting the help of a licensed mental health professional.

We need to always remember that “everything can be done better from a relaxed state of mind.”

Sahra Y. Robinson, LCSW-R, is the owner of Serenity Zone, a Long Beach, CA-based psychotherapy and stress-management practice.

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Boost Testosterone with the Right Choices

by Kathleen Barnes

Today’s rates of male infertility and sexual dysfunction suggest that low testosterone is rapidly becoming a national problem.

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ohns Hopkins School of Medicine epidemiologists estimate that 18.4 percent of all American men over the age of 20, totaling 18 million, have reported experiencing erectile dysfunction. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 7.5 percent of all sexually experienced men under 45, or more than 4 million, have consulted a fertility doctor, suggesting it’s a serious problem among younger men.

“Both erectile dysfunction and infertility reflect elements of lifestyle choices, especially obesity, smoking and exposure to environmental toxins,” says Naturopath James Occhiogrosso, of Fort Myers, Florida, author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life: A Guide to Causes and Natural Solutions for Prostate Problems and ProstateHealthNaturally.com. He says there are many ways to address low testosterone, a factor in both issues, and a healthy diet is crucial for healthy sexual function in both men and women.

Some foods can help, while others can hinder a man’s sexual vitality, advises Craig Cooper, of Newport Beach, California, founder of the CooperativeHealth network of men’s health websites and author of Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a Kick Ass Life After 40. He identifies key

no-nos that decrease testosterone as eating excess sugar, drinking excessive alcohol and being sedentary. Here are the best foods for increasing testosterone.

Shrimp: Like fatty fish, this tiny crustacean is one of nature’s few food sources of vitamin D, which Harvard School of Public Health research confirms is linked to testosterone levels.

Four ounces of shrimp contain 162 IU (international units), about 40 percent of recommended daily intake.

Oysters, red meat and pumpkin seeds: All of these are rich sources of zinc, which Cooper notes has a direct link to higher testosterone levels. He cautions, however, that too much zinc can cause its absorption to diminish.

Men need 11 milligrams (mg) of zinc a day. Oysters are considered a food of love for a reason: One shelled oyster contains 12.8 mg of zinc. Pumpkin seeds are zinc powerhouses with 7 mg in 3.5 ounces. By comparison, 3 ounces of beef liver or dark chicken meat deliver 4.3 mg and 2.4 mg, respectively.

Lean, grass-fed beef, tuna and nuts: These are high-quality sources of omega-3 fatty acids. “Without obtaining at least 20 percent of our daily calories from fat (no less than 15 percent) we can’t function at optimum capacity, as hormones are produced through the components of dietary fats, including the sex hormones like testosterone,” advises Virginia Beach, Virginia, Registered Dietitian Jim White, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “A diet high in carbohydrates and too much dietary fat—more than 35 percent—will cause a gain in body

fat, which can decrease testosterone levels. Balance is the key.”

Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage: Cruciferous vegetables are rich sources of indole-3-carbinol, which helps both balance testosterone and estrogen, and neutralize excess estrogen in men and women, says Occhiogrosso.

Yes, men have estrogen, too, just less than women, and too much blocks testosterone production.

Red grapes: This whole food is a good source of resveratrol and proanythocyanidin, which block harmful estrogen production, says White. Excess estrogen production spurred by eating foods like soy and flax and the growth hormones contained in big agriculture’s meat and dairy products lowers testosterone production in men.

Strawberries: Due to their cortisollowering vitamin C, all berries help reduce stress, including when hormones are released during a heavy workout that can hamper testosterone production. One study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine confirms that more cortisol equals less testosterone; another in the World Journal of Men’s Health shows that high cortisol lowers sex drive and results in delayed ejaculation. Plus, two Brazilian studies showed animals with the highest vitamin C intake had the highest sperm counts among study subjects. Another good cortisol fighter is the allicin in garlic.

Pomegranates: Occhiogrosso likes pomegranates for building testosterone levels. An impressive study from the International Journal of Impotence Research showed that the performance of 47 percent of the impotent male study participants improved after consuming a daily glass of pomegranate juice for four weeks.

“Food is always the first choice when I’m treating men with testosterone and fertility issues,” says Occhiogrosso. “It’s often effective without the dangers of testosterone injections.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous health books, including Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden.

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ealth counselor James Occhiogrosso says it’s essential to know a man’s entire hormone profile, not just testosterone levels, to understand the best way to treat problems.

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Don’t Get Ticked Off Natural Ways to Avoid and Treat Lyme Disease

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n 1977, two Yale School of Medicine scientists identified the infected blacklegged deer tick carrying the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi as the disease-transmitting organism of Lyme disease. Since 1982, this most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the U.S. has gained notoriety, with its own resource book, Disease Update: Science, Policy & Law; research center (Columbia-Lyme.org/index. html); International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society website, ilads.org; Lyme Times print journal (LymeDisease.org); and national informational organization, the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance (TBDAlliance.org).

The surge of activity appears justifiable. According to scientists at the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 300,000 cases are diagnosed annually in this country alone.

Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club, is a post-treatment Lyme disease patient and co-founder of LymeAid 4Kids (Tinyurl.com/LymeAid4Kids) that funds the diagnosis and treatment of uninsured children with Lyme. She disagrees with physicians that downplay late-stage cases and insist that the disease is cured with a simple round of antibiotics, as does Katina Makris, a classical homeopath from New Hampshire and host of Lyme Light Radio.

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After experiencing mysterious symptoms, Makris spent five years suffering from debilitating symptoms familiar to individuals with Lyme—undiagnosed, relapsing fevers, lingering fatigue, joint pain, headaches, neurological symptoms and cognitive impairment. “Then I finally began my 10-year healing journey,” she says. Her book Out of the Woods: Healing from Lyme Disease for Body, Mind, and Spirit, is a recovery memoir and resource guide for alternative medical, emotional and spiritual support.

Lyme evades detection by standard blood tests for bacterial antigens and antibodies. “The ELISA [enzyme-linked immuno assay] test is only accurate between two weeks and two months after the bite,” says Makris, who notes that the Western Blot test is somewhat more accurate, while the IGeneX Laboratory test is superior. She believes the best laboratories for testing are Clongen Laboratories and IGeneX Laboratory Services.

Dr. Richard Horowitz has treated more than 12,000 Lyme disease patients as medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, in Hyde Park, New York. The author of Why Can’t I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease raises another red flag regarding detection.

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Yoga for the Bros Men Find it Builds All-Around Fitness

by Meredith Montgomery

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ive thousand years ago, most yoga teachers and students were men.

Today, of the 15 million American practitioners, less than a third are males.

However, this figure has increased in the past decade, with teachers in some areas reporting a balanced ratio of men and women in their classes.

Yet, even as professional athletes add yoga to their training regimen, Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, California, points out, “To the mainstream man, yoga is not masculine. You see men in ballet performances, but it doesn’t mean men are attracted to ballet.”

Eric Walrabenstein, founder of Yoga Pura, in Phoenix, agrees. “To achieve the widest adoption of the practice, we need to shift away from the notion that yoga is a physical exercise primarily for women, to one that embraces yoga’s holistic physical, mental and emotional benefits for anyone regardless of gender.”

Life Benefits

Physically, yoga can complement traditional workout routines by increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitness-related activity I know of, but the tone and shapeliness that results is a byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.”

He encourages students to challenge themselves without being ex-

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treme. “The harder you are on anything, the faster you wear it out. If our objective is to both last as long and feel as good as possible, it makes no sense to push hard. Instead we should be gentle and sensitive in our practice.”

Men will do well to learn how to stop what they’re doing and breathe, says Kreg Weiss, co-founder of My Yoga Online (now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver. He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.”

Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be.

Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss.

Bhava Ram (née Brad Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues. When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”

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As modern science begins to document yoga’s healing effects, it’s being used in treatment plans for conditions ranging from addiction and trauma to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Ram was a Type A aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls.

After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward.

After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.”

Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”

Tips for First-Timers

Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.”

Walrabenstein recommends that first-timers find a class that meets their expectations of targeted benefits.

Be open to the power of relaxation and letting go. Like anything that is organic and pure and whole, yoga works in a lasting way over time. ~ Bhava Ram “Remember that yoga is supposed to serve you in enabling your best life possible. If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physically-oriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits— and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.”

Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns. Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move.

Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.”

Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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The Gut-Mind Connection David Perlmutter on How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health

by Linda Sechrist

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Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier ‘n puttin’ it back in. ~Will Rogers

r. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to addressing neurological disorders, has recently released Brain Maker, the latest in a series of books on brain health. This medical advisor to the Dr. Oz Show demonstrates how brain problems can be prevented by adopting lifestyle changes that nurture the bacteria living in the digestive system.

Why did you begin your book with the quote, “Death begins in the colon,” rather than “Brain health begins in the gut”?

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goes on inside the gut. Individuals with an immediate concern for their heart, bones, immune system or brain must recognize that the health of these parts and functions are governed at the level of commensal gut bacteria, the normal microflora that eat what we eat. This relationship is the most powerful leverage point we have for maintaining health.

How were you led to expand from studying the nervous system and brain to investigating gastrointestinal medicine?

Early on in my career, I was taught that everything that goes on in the brain stays there. But leading-edge research now reveals that seemingly disparate organs are in close communication, regulating each other’s health. As scientific literature began supporting the notion that gut-related issues have a huge bearing on brain health, and specifically on brain disease, it became important to me to be able to leverage deep knowledge of this empowering information in terms of being able to treat brain disorders.

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in the gut of individuals suffering from various diseases. They are drawing correlations between emerging patterns in the abnormalities of gut bacteria and specific diseases. For example, autism correlates with an overabundance of the Clostridia species. In diabetes, there are more Firmicutes than Bacteroidetes, which we also see in obesity characteristic of the Western cosmopolitan diet.

This is paving the way for interventions designed to restore a normal balance of gut bacteria. An example in my book is Dr. Max Nieuwdorp’s research at the University of Amsterdam, in which he discovered an array of abnormal bacteria that characterize Type 2 diabetes. In the more than 250 individuals diagnosed with diabetes that he treated in a double-blind study, he was able to reverse the disease by inserting a series of fecal material transfers from healthy, lean donors into diabetic patients.

What is the most eye-opening information about the roles played by gut organisms?

More than 100 trillion bacteria live in our gut. Plus, there are viruses, yeast species and protozoa. When we factor in their genetic material, it means that an astonishing 99 percent of the DNA in our body is bacterial. It’s humbling to realize they influence all manner of physiology, from our immune system to our metabolism, making vitamins, maintaining the gut lining and controlling inflammation, the key mechanism involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and any number of brain degenerative disorders. They also exert influence over the expression of our 23,000 genes, in effect regulating the expression of the human genome.

The latest startling discovery— which is so new that it’s not in the book—is that bacterial DNA sequences have now been found in the human genome, meaning we are partly bacterial. It reveals the most sophisticated symbiotic and intimate relationship at the deepest level imaginable.

It turns the previous way of thinking about who we are upside-down. Our perceptions of the world, moods, hunger or satiety, even our metabolism, are

dictated by gut bacteria, which deserve careful stewarding. They don’t deserve, for example, to be bombarded by the capricious use of antibiotics whenever we have the sniffles.

How can we reestablish good gut health?

Better food choices bring about significant changes in our body’s microbiome.

By incorporating prebiotic foods such as Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion greens, garlic, leeks, onions, jicama or Mexican yam, as well as fermented foods such as kimchi, kombucha tea,

yogurt and kefir, individuals can reestablish good gut health that helps them gain control over inflammation, the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions.

Inflammation originates in the gut. Balancing bacteria and reducing intestinal permeability, which allows substances to leak through the lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream, can reduce it.

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by Sandra Murphy

ats live longer these days, due to improved food, regular veterinary care and indoor living, but there’s another aspect of health to consider. To thrive, cats need mental and physical stimulation, which outdoor adventures naturally deliver.

“Leash walking’s a great way for cats to get fresh air, exercise and explore,” says Utica, New York, Veterinarian Debra M. Eldredge, author of Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook.

Kitty’s senses are activated in such expanded horizons. For trips outside the yard, Eldredge advises, “Choose your places and times; you don’t want to mingle with joggers and skateboarders.”

Cats have definite preferences.

“Jagger walks around the block with my husband, Rob,” says Anna East-

eden, an actress in Los Angeles. Jagger has no problems with dogs he meets, but not all cats are so tolerant. “Star walks only in the yard, companioned

by Fuzzy and Boots.” All four are microchipped in case of an escape.

Carrie Aulenbacher, of Erie, Pennsylvania, author of The Early Bird Café, first got her cat Daisy used to a harness indoors before venturing outside. “Now he runs to the door and meows to go out,” she says. Daisy’s been hiking for 10 years. View some of his adventures at Tinyurl.com/DaisyTheHikingCat. Boston insurance underwriting assistant, cat blogger and artist Koshka Koh routinely walks her Abyssinian therapy cat, Jake. “We can’t hurry.

People ask questions and want to pet him. They say, ‘I wish my cat could do that.’”

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The Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, averages 625 cats in residence and Society Manager Michelle Warfle supports an enriched environment. “We teach as many cats as possible to leash walk,” she says. Her tips include: Don’t progress too quickly, keep walks fun and use a harness, not the collar. Warfle’s own cat, Earl, hikes about two miles before tiring. A backpack-like pet carrier lets a feline take a break.

Adapt the walk’s length or location to a pet’s age and physical limitations, such as arthritis. “Jabez always loved to walk on Ventura’s wet sandy beaches,” says Californian Kac Young, a naturopath with a Ph.D. in natural health.

“His second choice was a trip to Home Depot to ride in the cart.” Now 18, Jabez doesn’t travel as often.

Routinely check kitty’s neck, tail, stomach and inner thighs to pick off fleas and ticks after an outing before they become a bigger problem. (For an infestation of fleas, comb the cat with natural dishwashing detergent and water to drown them and rinse kitty afterward.) Pet-grade diatomaceous earth is safe to rub into her fur and bed- ding.

Consider yard plants like mint, lemongrass, sage and lavender to repel bugs. Multiple studies suggest catnip, which kitty can roll in, may be an even more effective mosquito repellant than the toxic DEET (mosquitoes spread heartworm).

Cat companions agree that when kitty explores a blade of grass or pounces on a blowing leaf, it presents a delightful opportunity to be in the moment. A change of pace benefits those on both ends of the leash.

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HIDDEN TREASURES Neighbors Discover Their Wealth of Resources

by John McKnight and Peter Block

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he essential promise of consumerism is that everything fulfilling or needed in life can be purchased— from happiness to healing, from love to laughter and from raising a child to caring for someone at the end of life. What was once the task of relatives and neighbors has been outsourced, costing the family its capacity to manage traditionally provided necessities. The community, which once provided an extended support system, is no longer viable, replaced by paid professionals and technology.

Until the 20th century, the basic philosophy of rearing children was that they become effective grownups by connecting with productive adults and learning the community’s skills, traditions and customs from them. Youth had jobs to do: caring for the elderly and young, doing household chores and helping with food. When they became adults, they were thus equipped to care both for the next generation and for those that had cared for them.

Today, the most effective communities are those in which neighborhoods and residents have reclaimed their traditional roles. The research on this point is decisive. Where there are “thick” community connections, there is positive child development. Health improves, the environment is sustained

and people are safer and have a stronger local economy.

We too, can decide to shift our attention toward rebuilding the functions of our family and neighborhood. We have the gifts, structures and capacities to substitute for our habit of consumption. Here’s an example of how it works.

Neighbors Naomi Alessio and Jackie Barton were talking about family challenges when Alessio noted her son Theron’s encouraging turnaround after he met Mr. Thompson, who had a metalworking shop in his garage. The old man invited him in and something clicked. Theron began to stop by every day, proudly bringing home metal pieces he’d learned to make. Alessio could see Theron change and finally stopped worrying about what he was doing after school.

Barton admitted that her son Alvin was in trouble, and asked Alessio if there might be someone in the neighborhood whose skills would interest him. They decided to ask all the men in the neighborhood about their interests and skills. In three weeks, they found men that knew about juggling, barbecuing, bookkeeping, fishing, hunting, haircutting, bowling, investigating crimes, writing poems, fixing cars, weightlifting, choral singing, teaching

dogs tricks, mathematics, praying and how to play trumpet, drums and the saxophone. They discovered enough talent for all the kids in the neighborhood to tap into.

Three of the men they met— Charles Wilt, Mark Sutter and Sonny Reed—joined Alessio, Barton and Thompson in finding out what the kids on the block were interested in learning. Also, why not ask the kids what they knew? They found 22 things the young people knew that might be of interest to some adults on the block.

The six neighbors named themselves the Matchmakers and began to connect neighbors that shared the same interests, from gardening to job opportunities. They created a multiuse neighborhood website. Many neighbors formed a band, plus a choir led by Sarah Ensley, an elder who’d been singing all her life.

Charles Dawes, a police officer, formed an intergenerational team to make the block a safe haven for everyone.

Then Lenore Manse decided to write family histories with photos and persuaded neighborhood historian Jim Caldwell and her best friend, Lannie Eaton, to help. Wilt suggested that the Matchmakers welcome newcomers by giving them a copy of the block history, and then updating it with information about each new family.

Three years later at the annual block party, Barton summed up the neighborhood’s accomplishment: “All the lines are broken; we’re all connected. We’re a real community now.”

These local connections can give the modern family what the extended family once provided: a functioning community with a strong culture of kin, friends and neighbors. A regenerated community emerges, yielding essential qualities of a satisfying life: kindness, generosity, cooperation, forgiveness and the ability to nurture families that have reclaimed their function.

Adapted from an article by John McKnight and Peter Block for YES! Magazine that appears in its anthology, Sustainable Happiness. They are co-authors of The Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods (Abundant Community.com).

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MONDAY, JUNE 1

Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2

Film Screening: Fagbug – 7-9pm. On the 11th Annual National Day of Silence, Erin Davies was victim to a hate crime in Albany, New York. Because of sporting a rainbow sticker on her VW Beetle, Erin’s car was vandalized, left with the words “fag” and “u r gay” placed on the driver’s side window and hood of her car. Erin decided to leave the graffiti and took the “fagbug” on a 58-day trip around the U.S. and Canada. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas. JudAnnWat@ sbcglobal.net. FirstTuesdayFilms.org.

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Lunchtime Music – 12-1pm. Bring lunch and enjoy music in the park. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Get Moving – 7-9pm. Learn the speedy rhythm and high-energy style of Flamenco. Recommended for ages 15 and above. Bring proper foot wear, such as heels for women and boots for men. Free. Registration required. Oak Cliff Cultural Center, 223 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas. 214-670-3687. DallasCulture. org/Oak CliffCulturalCenter.

THURSDAY, JUNE 4

Jazz in the Atrium: Buster Brown Band – 6-8pm.

Legendary funk/R&B band Buster Brown hits the stage with old school rhythms and new surprises. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase.

Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas.

214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 5

First Fridays at the Modern – 5-8pm. Enjoy live music, unique cocktail selections and the opportunity to dine in Café Modern by night. A docent-led, 20-minute tour of the galleries is available at 6:30 pm (regular gallery admission applies). Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 6

Run the Rails 5K – 8am. The race begins at the Saginaw Recreation Center, runs through beautiful Willow Creek Park. The course is flat and fast. A portion of the proceeds from the race will benefit the Saginaw Chamber/Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD Scholarship Fund. $25. Saginaw Recreation Center, 633 W McLeroy Blvd, Saginaw. RunTheRails.com.

Texas SmartScape Plant Sale – 8am-12pm. Texas Smartscape Plant Sales featuring native and adapted plants will be held in 22 cities between April 11 and Sept. 12. The Home Depot, 5280 South Hwy 360, Grand Prairie. TXSmartscape.com.

Water-Wise Landscape Tour – 9am-3pm. City of Dallas Water Utilities, City of Dallas Park & Rec-

Ants in Your Pants – 10-11:30am. Hands on nature activities to help kids learn about this hardworking insect. Ages 4-7 and 8-12. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 8665 Refuge Rd, Sherman. To register: 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Dallas Dogrr Adoption Event – 10:30am-1pm. The Dallas Dogrr Rescue Group will be at Hollywood Feed Little Elm with some lovable, adoptable rescue dogs. Adoption fee, if adopting. Hollywood Feed, 2170 FM 423, Ste 200, Little Elm. 469-535-3905.

LaurenHatchett@HollywoodFeed.com. Hollywood Feed.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Law. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

First Sunday Five Buck 5K Series – 4:30pm. This event is a certified 5K course. No T-shirts or awards but post-race refreshments. A tempo run is to push yourself to see if your time improves every month. $5. The Runner, 3535 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington.

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MONDAY, JUNE 8

Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Classical Open Mic Frisco – 6:30-9pm. An eclectic mix of local performers mixed with Dallas artists.

Free. 5566 W Main St, Frisco. OpenClassical.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9

Cross Timbers Sierra Club: Film Screening – 6:30-8:30pm. Denton County club hosts Can the Gulf Survive?, a National Geographic documentary that details the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Martha Cavazos-Fipps, the city of McKinney’s environmental coordinator, will also speak about the city’s environmental programs. Free. John & Judy Gay Library, 6861 W Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney.

Brandi Price: 469-247-6391. BrandiRealeMail@ gmail.com. Facebook.com/CrossTimbersSierraClub.

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7-8:30pm. Learn about Texas’ vast array of environmental centers, types of programs offered for people of all ages, plus descriptions of the more unusual centers. Free. Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Building H, Farmers Branch.

972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.

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Texas Camping Basics – 7-8:30pm. Class geared to those who are new to Texas or are new to camping.

The class will cover the basics: Texas essentials, gear and equipment, local activities, great regional resources and areas to camp. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10

DIY Drip Irrigation – 10-11:30am. Drip irrigation is much more efficient, in expensive and easy to install.

Drip systems encourage healthy plants and conserve water use. Learn how to install your own system. Free.

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

Lunchtime Music – 12-1pm. Bring lunch and enjoy music in the park. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Just Add Cello! – 7pm. A program combining dancers, singers, composers, ethnic instruments and more with a lot of excellent cello playing. $20.

SMU, O’Donnell Hall, 333 1st Ave, Dallas. Open Classical.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

Jazz in the Atrium: Andrea Dawson Band – 6-8pm.

With an eclectic taste in music, vocalist Andrea Dawson’s swings from Ella to Aretha to BB King to Tracy Chapman. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6pm. Network with fellow vegan and veg-curious North Texan. for an evening of drinks, fun and discussion about vegan related issues and events. Location varies. For more information visit DallasVegan.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

Relay for Life Midlothian – 6-11:45pm. Crescent Yoga Studio is putting together a Karma Yoga Team (Peaceful Warriors) to participate in the Relay For Life of Midlothian. Their goal is raise at least $1,008

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With over 80 local restaurants and vendors, this food fest I where locals go to shop, stroll and sample. Food samples are $1-4. BBQ competition is Sunday, the 14 and a special high end dining experience will be in Centennial Hall.Fair Park. Hours are 5 – 11pm, Friday; 11am – 11pm, Saturday and 11am – 8pm Sunday. Discounted tickets on sale at Walgreens for $9 general admission. Children 10 and younger are free with accompanying adults

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savethedate Blanco Lavender Fest Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 12 -14 Outdoor celebration of all that relates to Lavendar in one of the Lavendar capitals of the world, Blanco Txas. Over 100a rtists, craftsman and vendors; with speaks on beekeeping, butterflies, working with and growing lavender. Must-see is the Texas-Made tent featuring regionally produced wines and specialty packaged foods.

Sponsored by: Blanco Chamber of Commerce Old Blanco County Courthouse and Yett Memorial Park 300 Main St, Blanco, TX 78606 For more information call 830-833-5101 or visit BlancoLavenderFest.com for the American Cancer Society and to also raise awareness of the benefits of practicing yoga by Empowering a Healthy Lifestyle. All welcome. Free.

Midlothian Civic Center, 224 S 11th St, Midlothian.

Dawn Harris: 469-285-3559. CrescentYoga@att.net.

CrescentYogaStudio.com. Register: Main.acsevents. org/goto/CrescentYogaStudio.

Ray Bonneville – 8pm. Singer songwriter performs. $15-$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

Peace, Love, Run – 8am. Three waves of 5K options: timed runners, a dog-friendly wave and a stroller-friendly option. Costume contest. $25-$40.

The Band Shell at Fair Park, 1465 First Ave, Dallas.

BackOnMyFeet.org/event/dal-peace-love-run-5k.

BOPA Mobile Collection – 8-11am. The BOPA mobile will accept only the following items: batteries, oil/oil filters, latex paint and antifreeze. The service is free to residents of the following cities and areas: Addison, Dallas, De Soto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Highland Park, Irving, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park, Unincorporated Dallas County. Bring driver’s license and a utility bill as proof of residence. Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas. 214670-4475. DontWasteToday.com.

Drip Irrigation – 10am-12pm. Water slower, deeper and more efficient with every drop. Drip irrigation is the most efficient irrigation method and essential to sustainable landscapes. Drip irrigation for foundation watering will also be covered. Free. Biodiversity Ed Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellCom munityGarden.org.

Healthy Green Summer Lawns - 10:30am. Prepare your lawn for the Texas summer weather. Learn the secrets of lawn care professionals. . Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Law. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

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Southlake Showcase in the Square – 7-9pm.

Featuring the Crossman World Class Drum and Bugle Corps, kicking off its U.S. summer tour in Southlake with a Father’s Day concert in Southlake Town Square. Rustin Park Pavilion., 1400 Main St, Southlake. Bring blankets and chairs. Free. 817939-5394.

MONDAY, JUNE 15

Keep Texas Beautiful – June 15-17. 48th Annual Conference celebrating and recognizing achievements of community leaders of all ages, civic groups, businesses and governments. There will be an array of educational sessions relaying pertinent information on innovative approaches to community beautification, waste reduction and litter prevention for those looking to improve their surroundings and with a passion for the environment.

Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16

Gourmet Camp Cooking – 7-8:30pm. If your camp meals have been following the same old pattern, learn some of the components of great meals and translate how to bring them into the outdoors. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17

Lunchtime Music – 12-1pm. Bring lunch and enjoy music in the park. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club: Viet Nam Photos – 7-8:30pm. Martha Ohlson of Allen will share her wonderful photos and travel experiences from a five-week trip to Vietnam in 2013. Martha is an accomplished photographer, has explored more than 40 countries, camped and backpacked around the world and is a member of the Dallas Sierra Club. Free.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth. SierraClub.org/Texas/Greater -Fort-worth.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18

Jazz in the Atrium: John Adams Group – 6-8pm.

This powerful and elegant ensemble performs a wide spectrum from originals, standards and smooth jazz to arrangements of contemporary pop and movie themes. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

DIY Drip Irrigation – 6:30-8:30pm. Convert your spray head and watch your sprinkler system save you money from our hands on drip conversion class.

Learn how to install drip irrigation tubing from your faucet or how to convert an existing zone to drip.

Helping Hands Garden, 255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell. Preregistration required. CoppellCommunity Garden.org

savethedate June 19 Taste of Spain’s Camino de Santiago at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 18 -21 Join us for a Texas Hill country version of what two nights in Spain’s Camino de Santiago pilgrimage can be like. This will be a weekend of fun, feeling, nature and a time of reflection and sharing a walking adventure. Overnight packages limited to 50 people. Hiking begins at 3pm Friday, with the closing ceremony at noon on Sunday. Package price is $250 per person.

Volunteer opportunities are also available

Sponsored by: High Hope Ranch, Glen Rose, Texas 76043.

For more infomation cal 254-898-4296 , visit GlenRoseGuestHouses.com or email HighHopeCamino@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

Musical Combo Plate – 8pm. Michael Fracasso, Beaver Nelson & Curtis McMurtry perform. $15$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas.

UncleCalvins.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

MANO Father’s Day Family Fun Run – 8am.

Inaugural event hosted by MANO, which stands for Men Advancing New Opportunities. The group

brings awareness to the importance of finishing school. $25. J P Elder, 709 NW 21st St, Fort Worth.

DFWRaces.com.

Tai Chi with El Centro College – 8-9am. Center yourself with a tai chi class. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Grand Opening of Butterfly Garden - 10-11:30am.

Celebrate the new butterfly garden at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. Garden sponsors and volunteers will be honored. Enjoy a guided tour through the new garden. 6464 Refuge Rd, Sherman.

903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

exceptional young pianists from 14 countries aged 13 to 17 will compete in the First Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival. Free-$40.

TCU, 2800 S University Dr, Ed Landreth Auditorium and PepsiCo Hall, Fort Worth. Cliburn.org.

New Texas Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven’s 7th – 7:30 pm. Fourth and final NTSO concert of the 2014-2015 season. $20-$35. Dallas City Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas.

NTSO.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 22

Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

Heat Thriving and Colorful Plants – 10:15am.

Learn which plants work best for sun and shade, as well as tricks and tips to keep your plants healthy in the Texas summer weather. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

International & Adventure Travel Basics– 7-8:30pm. Learn about planning, preparation and execution of an international adventure trip. Free.

REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

Lunchtime Music – 12-1pm. Bring lunch and enjoy music in the park. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

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Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Law. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

The Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival – Thru June 28. Twenty-four

Skyline 360 Tours – 5:30-6pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

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home more energy efficient. Free. Environmental Education Center. 4116 W Plano Pkwy., Plano.

Register at LiveGreenInPlano.obres.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26

Clean Air Action Day 2015 – 7am-7pm. Pledge to execute at least one clean air action today to help make our environment healthier and our air cleaner.

A clean air action should be one that the individual does not normally do. For more info & examples of clean air actions: AirNorthTexas.org.

BettySoo – 8pm. Singer songwriter performs. $15$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas.

UncleCalvins.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Fort Worth History Bike Tour – 10:30am. Pedal your way to historic downtown buildings with Cowtown Cycle Party. Join guide Rick Selcer as you step back in time and exercise at the same time. Ages 18 and up. Central Library, 500 W Third St, Fort Worth.

Limited seating. Reservations required: 817-3927740. FortWorthTexas.gov/library.

Tai Chi with El Centro College – 8-9am. Center yourself with a tai chi class. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Law. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 29

Skyline 360 Tours – 5:30-6pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

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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.

Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification – 9-11:15am. Spend a Sunday morning with likeminded 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.

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.

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth – Showtimes online.

Features include Everest (Fundraiser for Nepal); Humpback Whales; Jerusalem; Journey to the South Pacific; Reel Adventures in Science; Robots; Tornado Alley. $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.

Zen to Go – Mon thru Thurs. 12-12:45pm. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditation Center.com.

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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 30

Classical Open Mic Night – 8pm. Professional and amateur musicians play anything related to classical music, served with a dash of comedic banter from the hosts. From violin solos to opera arias to string quartets and horn concertos, musicians of all levels are welcomed to share their talents with a friendly and appreciative audience. Free. Buzzbrews Kitchen, 4334 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. OpenClassical.org.

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.

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Zen Lemon – 5pm. 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.

Kundalini Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. Cos micCafeDallas.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.

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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.

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Baby Cafe – 8:30am-5pm. Mon, Wed, Fri. Baby Cafe is a place where new and expectant mothers can come together to discuss breastfeeding and receive friendly, useful advice and support from an IBCLC and a peer counselor. Groups are alternated every week in English and Spanish. Group are held for pregnant moms on Monday, for breastfeeding moms or moms of premature babies on Friday. Community Baby Cafe, 8202 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100, Dallas. 214-243-2104. Sandra Rodriguez: Sandra.

Rodriguez@DallasCityHall.com.

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

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

ting 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.

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

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

Monthly Meditation – 2nd Mon. 7:30-8:30pm.

Join Lake Highlands Acupuncture for this monthly meditation. Beginners and seasoned meditators alike are welcome. RSVP suggested. Donations welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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

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

972-462-5136.

Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd&4th Tues. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker specializing in this area of expertise presents information at the second meeting of each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

Community Acupuncture – 6:30-7:45pm. Auricular (ear point) acupuncture is provided in group set-

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.

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Circle of Men – 7pm. A regular gathering in a safe non-competitive environment to simply share with other men. This is a powerful tool and an authentic way to help us help ourselves feel better in general. Circle of Men can also go a long way toward alleviating so much of the worry and stress so many men face on a daily basis. Love offering. The Gathering Place, Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-826-5683. Drew Weininger: KarenRomestan@DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org.

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

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Breastfeeding Cafe – 1-2pm. All breastfeeding moms welcome to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. The café is attended by a certified lactation counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Baby scale available to do before and after weights. Designed to offer support to all nursing mothers from newborn challenges to toddler strikes.

Free. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.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. 817453-2328. CommunityOfHope.com.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 7-8:30pm. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class.

Package available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship – 7-9pm. A meditation and teaching series for young adults in their 20s and 30s, facilitated by Brother ChiSing, David Morcom, Christina Clark and trained Young Adult co-facilitators. Each evening will include a beginner-friendly walking and sitting meditation, a song or two, Dharma teachings, sharing, discussion and refreshments afterwards.

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

Meditation for Health and Healing – 7-9pm. Join experienced teachers Jon and Linda Caswell as they guide students through a practical, secular practice for the ordinary Joe. No chanting or incense! Donation. Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. Heather@ LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com. LakeHighlands Acupuncture.com.

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

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,

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

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

FDerita@CoppellTx.gov.

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Dallas Green Drinks – 6 pm. 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.

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

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

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. ~Confucius

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

Monthly meeting. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas.

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. TrinityRiver Audubon.org.

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

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

214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

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

Yo-Lates – 1-3pm. Bring your piece of junque, then reify it into a sparkling piece of garden art.

Beads provided. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. Preregistration required: 972-462-5136.

Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd&4th Thurs. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker specializing in this area of expertise presents information at the second meeting of each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940.

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

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

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, post-natal, all levels welcome. $12 suggested donation. Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net.

Friday Night Bike Ride – 7:45pm. 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.

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

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

MoMe Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. 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.

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

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, Fort Worth. 817-908-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. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter. org/TilMidnight.

saturday White Rock Lake Cleanup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Look for the crowd drinking free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. will be provided. Our area includes one of the wonderful prairie restoration areas, so there are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy. Brunch afterwards. Meet at the Love of the Lake office, northeast corner of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard, Dallas. 214-824-0244. Dal lasSierraClub.org.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9-11:30am. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class.

Package available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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

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

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

Bad at Math? Let Us Help! + Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30pm. Meets the second Thursday of the month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Facebook.com/Dallas VeganDrinks.

CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with over 125 highly trained instructors.

Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-7706872. 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.

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

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FOOT SOLUTIONS DALLAS 6035 Royal Lane, Dallas 214-739-3668 DallasFootSolutions@att.net FootSolutions.com/Dallas

We can help you achieve the comfort you desire with a careful foot evaluation by experts and customized recommendations.

Whether you’re on your feet all day, experiencing painful foot problems like bunions and heel pain, living with diabetes or arthritis, or simply looking for more comfort, Foot Solutions can help.

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

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Kelley Walker, Dr. Sears Certified Health Coach 3200 S. Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie 817-253-0049 RestoringEden@ymail.com RestoringEden.me RestoringEden.eoinfo.com My vision is to educate and encourage others in the pursuit of healthy living and disease prevention with plant based nutrition and healthcare alternatives. Clean eating is essential in restoring Eden’s original blueprint for abundant life. I offer a variety of wellness workshops for Families, Expecting Women and much more.

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GREEN HARDWARE GECKO HARDWARE

10233 E Northwest Hwy #409, Dallas, TX 214-343-1971 GeckoHardware.com Gecko Hardware is a new kind of DIY experience for folks seeking to embrace a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

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

HAIR CARE GLITZ ORGANIC SALON

By Appointment Only 214-824-5489 Debi@GlitzOrganicSalon.com GlitzOrganicSalon.com

Glitz Organic Salon is a premier organic hair salon. All our products are Certified Organic, Vegan and animal cruelty free. Your hair will be healthier, shinier, and more natural than ever before. We guarantee it. Our services include haircuts, hair coloring, hair straightening, weft creations and hair bonding extensions.

SWANK SALON ORGANIC COLOR BAR & BOUTIQUE 15635 Quorum Dr, Addison 75001 972-387-9265 SwankSalon.org

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

HEALTH CARE BAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 1-800-4BAYLOR BaylorHealth.com/CancerCare

We have a network of comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, offering full range cancer-related and integrative medical services. Whether you want to learn about types of cancer, screenings, prevention, healthy living or support, Baylor is here for you.

Weoffer the experience, expertise and technology you can trust. See ad on page 17.

PRIMACARE

KOTSANIS INSTITUTE

HOMEOPATHY

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

DR. ALEX BEKKER

5209 Heritage Ave., Suite 410, Colleyville 817-545-5400 AlexBekkerMD.com A physician specializing in homeopathy, a medicinal therapy using natural substances stimulating your own vitality to overcome illness, and restore health.

Some conditions treated are Childhood Illness, Autism, Asthma, Allergies, Auto-Immune Disorders, Anxiety, Depression and many others. Homeopathic treatment results include permanent cure of the individual and restoration of health.

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

Open: Monday–Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday–Sunday 8am–5pm. See ad on page 3.

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

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

Our goal is to provide dentistry that enhances your overall health, improves your quality of life and creates the smile you’ve always wanted. We offer the most bio-compatible treatments available, services using simple, effective less invasive methods.

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Dr.Kotsanis blends modern medicine with time-tested older disciplines, creating unique treatments for each person.He believes proper nutrition is the foundation and applies this to treating conditions ranging from autism spectrum to chronic diseases. You’re invited to our FREE monthly Lunch & Learns. The schedule’s on our website. See ad on page 32.

DR. JOHN WOODWARD, MD

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

MASSAGE ESSENTIAL BODYWORKS

10611 Garland Rd, Suite 220, Dallas 214- 842-3645 With extensive experience in therapeutic massage, our modalities include: Trigger Point, Sports, Lymphatic Drainage, Sinus & Headache, Reflexology, Pregnancy, LaStone© Hot Stone, Myofascial/Neuromuscular Release, Non-Surgical Face Lift and Injury/Post-Surgical/Medical Rehab. Our goal is to provide effective massage for our clients who’ve ranged in age from 2 months to 87 years.

MEDICAL DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Dr. Karen Asbury, MD Richardson, TX 972-479-9139 DocAsbury@verizon.net KarenAsburyMD.com

Dr. Asbury is on the cutting-edge of Integrative Medicine. We believe the body is designed to be self-healing, if given what it needs.

Do you want to address the cause with natural solutions? She provides all aspects of adult care including full preventive evaluations and comprehensive treatment. See ad on page 16.

Dr. Woodward specializes in hormone replacement for men and women, diagnosis and management of Breast Cancer and Diabetes and been a pioneer in bio-identical hormone replacement for 30 years. He developed an innovative and effective method to help the body make some of its own hormones. Call for an appointment.

NEUROFEEDBACK DALLAS BRAIN CHANGERS

Dr. Stephanie McClung & Mindy Fritz 10000 North Central Expressway #400, Dallas, TX 214-997-4990 DallasBrainChangers.com Specializing in reducing or alleviating symptoms of many disorders, including anxiety, depression, migraine, ADD (AD/HD), behavioral, learning disability, and many others, utilizing neurofeedback and Christian counseling. Our Goal: Help our clients achieve improved physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Neurofeedback is a proven, effective, non-invasive treatment and does not involve medication.

NUTRITION LIVING WELL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

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

Schedule your free 20-minute consultation.

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NATURAL HEALTH SHOP

OUTDOOR LIGHTING

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ALFRESCO LIVING, LLC

low prices on over Natural Everyday 9,000 health and wellness products supplements. We specialize in Health and special orders. Groceries, suppleShop ments, sports nutrition, beauty products, special needs nutrition, massage, detox. Located at the intersection of Coit and Roundrock. Open 7 days a week. See ad on page 23.

When you pay attention to boredom it gets unbelievably interesting. ~Jon Kabat-Zinn

Jon & Laura Petersen Anna, TX 972-924-2722 Sales@AlfrescoLighting.com AlfrescoLighting.com

Alfresco Living designs and installs outdoor improvements making yours fit your lifestyle. We take the time to design your Landscape Lighting, Water Features, Mosquito Misting, Cool Fogging, Rain Water Harvesting and Christmas Lighting taking your outdoor living to the next level where you can relax and enjoy your yard.

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9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Suite 1009 Irving, TX 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.ux Senergy.us

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. Our products are available in many stores in the DFW Metroplex and Austin. We are now offering Neighborhood Delivery and a CSA. Please call or visit our website to sign up for Neighborhood Delivery.

THREE HAPPY COWS

We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, userfriendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain.

See ad on page 31.

PEDIATRICS

CR 45, Earth, TX 214-908-2569 CountyLineFarms@gmail.com

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Providing clean, great tasting dairy products from our sustainable, organic certified, native grass pastures of happy and humanely treated cows is our mission. Our products are free of any added hormones, antibiotics, toxic chemical pesticides or herbicides and can be found at Central Market, Natural Grocers, and other local stores.

OSTEOPATHY

4851 Legacy Dr, Suite 301, Frisco, TX 972-294-0808 HealthyKidsPediatrics.com

Where your child’s health is our passion. We are an integrative holistic practice; offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health.

We believe optimal health is more than absence of disease. It involves living the lifestyle that promotes and embraces it.

PET CARE THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

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 Vaccination titers.

Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad on page 36.

HOLLYWOOD FEED

12 Metroplex Area locations Hollywoodfeed.com Offering some of the widest selections of natural and holistic pet foods and products in the Metroplex, these well-stocked neighborhood locations also have interesting and unique pet and pet-owner products at reasonable prices. Professional pet grooming and self-service dog washing stations available. Check out our famous Mississsippi Made Dog beds. For list of locations see ad on page 34.

LONE STAR DOG DOORS Dallas, TX 214-810-1785 Info@LoneStarDogDoors.com LoneStarDogDoors.com

We professionally install energy efficient, attractive and durable pet doors in any Wall, Door, Screen, Glass, or Sliding Glass Patio Door. You benefit from our many years of remodeling experience.We use Hale Pet Door products, the industry’s highest quality.Let your pets live large with the freedom they deserve.

CRANIAL OSTEOPATH Liz Chapek, D.O. 214-341-8742 Chapek.DoctorsOffice.net

For structural and internal problems, head and body, to optimize inherent healing abilities: Infant (nursing, head shape, inconsolable crying), Young Child (developmental delay, recurrent ear infections), Female (infertility, pregnancy), All Ages (head trauma, pain/strain, imbalanced internal systems). For information: Call us or check our website’s Home and Practice News pages.

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Man maintains his balance, poise and sense of security only as he is moving forward. ~Maxwell Maltz

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES GREEN HOME RESIDENTIAL Stephanie Ebbesen-Stuer 214-563-5769 StephStuer@gmail.com GreenHomeResidential.com

We are the first green residential real estate brokerage in North Texas. Return on your green home investment can include increased energy efficiency, improved indoor air quality and health, decrease in waste, and reduced water consumption, among other things.

We customize services based on your needs. Call for complimentary consultation.

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Dr. Rebeca Gracia 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 underlying causes of disease. It looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further evaluation and follow up care are also offered. See ad on page 15.

WELLNESS CENTERS ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS AND THERMOGRAPHY CENTER Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3345 Western Center Blvd, Suite 140 Ft Worth, TX 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com

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

We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut issues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 18 & 25.

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

Ellis County’s premier Yoga studio. Teachers are experienced and educated in their field, and passionate about sharing their knowledge.

Learn techniques to balance the body as well as hectic lifestyles. We offer a wide variety of yoga styles. Over 18 classes per week. 2 Weeks Unlimited Yoga for $20.

ROHDE’S NURSERY & NATURE STORE 1651 Wall Street, Garland 972- 864-1934 BeOrganic.com

Rohde’s helps you get and maintain beautiful Organic Yards and Gardensrequiring less water, having fewer insects and diseases, resulting in better health for you, your family and the environment. We know organics better than anyone and will provide the guidance you need either in store or at your home.

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE

EARTH KIND SERVICES

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

812 Alex Ln, Midlothian, TX 469-285-3559 CrescentYogaStudio.com

YARD AND GARDEN

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.

5502 Ben Davis, Sachse UnityOfSachse.com 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com

Offering Yoga 4 Love Advanced Training Programs: 200-hour Live Online and 300-hour In Studio. We provide Nutrition-Plus 90 Days to Feeling Fit; Life Coaching; Energy Work; Reiki and Online Yoga Classes. Yoga 4 Love facilitates an atmosphere of personal transformation through a strong mind | body | spirit connection.

See ad on page 39.

CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO

10500 Deer Lake Lodge Rd. Montgomery, TX 77316 936-647-1383 DeerLakeLodge.com

SPIRITUAL

Lisa Ware, E-RYT500 16 Water St, Ovilla TX 469-437-1334 Yoga4Love.net

Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 EarthKindServices.com Premium compost top dressing for lawns and mulch delivery. Our organi top dressing is kind to the environment, safe for your family and your pets; its drought tolerant; aids water retention in all soil types and reduces disease. We do all the work our specialized equipment. Family-owned. Call now for free estimate. See ad on page 11.

Let your life

lightly dance on the edges of time like dew on the tip of a leaf. ~Rabindranath Tagore

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