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pril is National Car Care Month, and many automotive repair facilities in North Texas are hosting free Car Care Clinics to help drivers understand the basics of vehicle care and maintenance. Properly maintained vehicles are more reliable, save money and help improve air quality in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has partnered with repair facilities throughout the region to sponsor these events, and DFW motorists are invited to attend.

Safety is one benefit of keeping up with their vehicle’s recommended maintenance schedule because properly maintained cars are less likely to break down and leave drivers stranded.

Fewer breakdowns also mean fewer repairs.Increased fuel economy is another major benefit. Properly inflated tires and clean air filters lead to more miles per gallon and cleaner air.

Most counties in the Dallas-Fort Worth region have elevated levels of polluting ozone and do not meet national ambient air quality standards. Well-maintained vehicles have all of their emissions control systems functioning properly. High ozone levels can have negative health effects, especially for people with asthma or respiratory problems, young people,older people and adults that are active outdoors.

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healthbriefs Ozone Therapy in Veterinary Practice

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xygen therapies have been used for 100 years in human and animal healing. They are gaining popularity as we learn about the benefits increased oxygen in our bodies can be. Ozone therapy is showing effectiveness in treating viruses, bacteria, fungus,inflammation and damaged tissue. It can dramatically reduce or even eliminate many cases of chronic pain through its action in pain receptors.

When we have inflammation, swelling, infection, bruising or even cancer, there is a higher amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) within the tissue.

When we administer ozone,that brings in oxygen into the tissue that displaces the CO2, which

causes the inflammation, infection and bruising to decrease. Ozone is an effective treatment in acute and chronic viral diseases, acting as a virucidal agent and improving the general health of animals. It is also effective for acute and chronic bacterial diseases, including those that do respond well to antibiotics, such as leptospirosis, Lyme disease, brucellosis, botulism and septicemia.

Ozone (a gas) may be administered by body bagging, bagging of the affected limb, inhalation, rectal insufflation or by direct intravenous or subcutaneous administration of ozonated saline. Treatments are usually done for several consecutive days or weeks and can be done in the office with the owner present. It relieves pain and allows the tissue to heal as it soaks in the oxygen.

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The use of ozone into a veterinary practice offers the opportunity of a more natural therapy that can prevent or reducethe use of painkillers, antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals. Ozone therapy allows the reactive properties to stimulate and remove what the body may have blocked in its healing process, thus letting the body do what it does best—heal.

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esearch from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health has determined that handling cash register receipts, common in credit card transactions, can increase exposure of the hormone disruptor Bisphenol A (BPA), but that exposure is well within limits considered safe when the receipts are handled under normal conditions.

The researchers tested 121 people exposed to the synthetic chemical through their skin and found their average BPA urinary excretion levels averaged 2.6 micrograms (mcg) per liter. The researchers then had test subjects handle thermal paper three times every five minutes, simulating a store cashier’s handling of receipts. The researchers found those that handled the thermal paper during the simulation test had an average increase in their BPA urinary excretions of just under 0.2 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight. The researchers noted that this was still 25 times lower than the European Food Safety Authority’s proposed temporary tolerable daily intake of 5 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight per day.

Primary sources of BPA exposure are plastics used in water bottles and many other consumer goods.

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study published in the Nutrition and Cancer Journal reveals that the herb thyme is more than a cooking spice. Scientists tested a methanol extract of Thymus serphyllum—also referred to as wild thyme— on two types of breast cancer cells and found that it was able to kill them in laboratory testing. The testing also found the extract to be safe for healthy normal breast cells.

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A study from Liberty University, in Virginia, previously examined 262 adults ages 60 and over with normal memory and mental performance and found that the same Ginkgo biloba extract improved their cognitive scores. Half of the study participants were given 180 mg of the extract daily and half were given a placebo.

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The findings support a study previously completed by scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and George Washington University that shows a strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli called ExPEC, an extra-intestinal pathogen, was genetically traceable to factory-farmed animals receiving certain antibiotics.

The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System reports that 75 percent of chicken and turkey, 59 percent of ground beef and 40 percent of pork meats tested were contaminated with E. coli, and that the strains were predominantly multi-drug resistant.

Meditation Minimizes Migraines

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esearchers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine found that mindfulness meditation significantly reduced the number and duration of migraines among 19 episodic migraine patients. Ten were given eight weeks of mindfulness classes with instructions for adding personal meditation in-between sessions.

The other nine received typical migraine care.

Those in the meditation group experienced an average of 1.4 fewer migraines per month, which averaged nearly three hours less than the ones experienced by those in the control group. Pain levels of the headaches reported by those in the meditation group averaged 1.3 points lower on a scale of one to 10.

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Frack Attack

Drilling Poisons Both Water and Air Major concerns about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as a means of extracting natural gas have centered on how toxic fracking fluids and methane injected into the ground can pollute water supplies. Now a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Health attests how fracking adversely impacts air quality, too.

Lead author David Carpenter, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at New York’s University at Albany, is concerned that fracking sites show potential to develop cancer clusters in years to come. The study found eight different poisonous chemicals in groundwater near wells and fracking sites throughout Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wyoming at levels that exceeded federal limits, including levels of benzene and formaldehyde, both known carcinogens.

Approximately half of the air samples Carpenter analyzed exceeded federally recommended limits. Benzene levels were 35 to 770,000 times higher; hydrogen sulfide levels were 90 to 60,000 times higher; and formaldehyde levels were 30 to 240 times above a theoretically safe threshold.

“Cancer has a long latency, so you’re not seeing an elevation in cancer in these communities [yet],” says Carpenter. “But five, 10, 15 or more years from now, elevation in cancer incidence is almost certain to happen.”

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Feeding the World

UN Lauds Small-Scale, Sustainable Agriculture A recent publication from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Trade and Environment Review 2013: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, includes contributions from more than 60 experts around the world. They are calling for transformative changes in food, agriculture and trade systems to increase diversity on farms, reduce use of fertilizer and other inputs, support smallscale farmers and create strong local food systems.

The report includes in-depth sections on the shift toward more sustainable, resilient agriculture; livestock production and climate change; the importance of research and extension; plus the roles of both land use and reform of global trade rules.

The report’s findings contrast starkly to the accelerated push for new free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the U.S./EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), which will strengthen the hold of multinational corporate and financial firms on the global economy. Neither global climate talks nor other global food security forums reflect the urgency expressed in the UNCTAD report to transform agriculture.

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How to Find and Fix Leaking Pipes While municipal water main breaks make news, it’s just as important to be watchful at home. According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a typical home annually loses more than 2,000 gallons of water due to leakage. SNL Financial, an industry analysis firm in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently reported that water leaks cause $9.1 billion in annual homeowner policy property losses. Sensing a less-thanstellar water flow or seeing a leak from a faucet or mold or damp spots on walls and ceilings can indicate possible water pipe problems.

Copper water lines can develop tiny leaks over time when the water supply is too acidic. Also, clogs can develop, regardless what lines are made of, from lime and rust accumulations, stressing sections and especially fittings.

Particularly vulnerable are 45-to-65year-old homes, the length of time corrosion-resistant coatings on interior and exterior pipes generally last (Old-

HouseWeb.com). Fortunately, if repairs are needed, most builders group water lines in predictable places; bathrooms are often stacked one atop another in multi-floor houses for easier placement of supply and drain lines, so work can be localized and focused.

Instead of costly copper, many plumbers have switched to PEX—a tough and flexible polyethylene—that doesn’t require fittings or react to acid, like copper does. Repairs typically consist of replacing specific pipe sections as needed. Ask a visiting plumber to inspect all exposed plumbing lines to maximize the value of the service call.

Here’s a simple way to check for leaks: Turn off all water by closing internal and external water valves and don’t

use the toilet. Record the current reading of the water meter, and then wait 20 minutes. Record the reading again and wait another 15 minutes.

If the meter indicates an increase during this period, it’s probably from a leak.

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ipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) are teaming to add two Zipcars along the transit line at the Mockingbird Station in an effort to provide even more convenient and simple transportation options to Zipcar’s growing Texas market. The new location will help residents, students, businesses and visitors to get around by combining DART and Zipcar trips to explore the greater Dallas area.

The new Zipcars now offer transit riders a trusted option for “wheels when you want them” along their transit trip. The availability of Zipcar allows members increased access to these communities and encourages the use of public transportation by providing a cost-effective and convenient travel option for transit riders whose destination is not easily reached by other means from the DART station.

“The Zipcar connection helps make DART a more convenient option for customers needing a way to start or complete their trip,” says Nevin Grinnell, DART vice president of marketing and communications. “We are looking forward to further enabling residents and visitors get out and explore the area.”

Zipcar launched in Dallas in September 2014 with 25 vehicles. Since then, the program has grown to more than 40 Zipcars, including a wide variety of makes and models from BMWs to hybrids and pickups, making it easy to select the right vehicle for any trip.

“We know that many Zipcar members combine their Ziptrips with other transportation options such as biking, walking and public transit to get ` around,” says Catie Clemens, market manager of Zipcar. “We are pleased that this partnership will provide even more access to both downtown Dallas and beyond, and look forward to growing our relationship with DART.”

Zipcars can be reserved on Zipcar’s mobile app, online or over the phone.

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These organizations include: San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Chicago Transit Authority, King County Metro Transit in Seattle, Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, New Jersey Transit, New York’s Metropolitan Transit Authority , Washington Area Metro Transit Authority and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority among others.

Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, has operations in urban areas and college campuses throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Austria and France.

Zipcar offers more than 30 makes and models of self-service vehicles by the hour or day to residents and businesses looking for smart, simple and convenient solutions to their urban and campus transportation needs.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is the public transit agency for Dallas and 12 surrounding cities providing bus, light rail, commuter rail and paratransitfor customers with mobility challenges, serving more than 250,000 daily customers throughout a 700-square mile service area. DART operates the longest light rail system in the United States (90 miles) and co-owns the Trinity Railway Express commuter rail linking downtown Dallas and Fort Worth.

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Maintaining our health seems to be on the minds of everyone today. And it’s no wonder, as the complexities of daily life consume our attention, that we are also discovering that our doctor often doesn’t have a magic pill that can heal our pain and illness. Additionally, the realization that our booming industrial, chemical and agricultural advancements have actually produced many negative effects on the overall health of our bodies and environment looms before us like a massive hurdle to overcome. The signs show up in our culture everywhere—from our youth self-medicating

with illegal drugs to our elderly faced with pharmaceutical bills that easily exceed $1,000 per month.

Yet, Americans are responding.

There is an ancient proverb that says, “When the student is ready, the master appears.” Research data claiming that vitamin and herbal supplements have become a huge steadily growing industry along with statistics that show at least four out of 10 Americans are using alternative and complementary healthcare is a strong indication that we are ready. We are ready to learn more. We are ready to take responsibility for our own health.

We are reawakening to the knowledge that appropriate nutrition, invigorating physical fitness, and peaceful relaxation integrated with conventional medicine as practiced in the U.S. is sound advice.

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Active Release Techniques (ART): A­patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.

The Best of North Texas Wellness Practitioners Providing the Best in Eastern and Western Therapy Acupuncture & Integrative Medical Center Dr. Carlos Chapa, OMD, LAc, Ph.D. 9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy, E., Ste. 1000, Irving 1106 Galloway Ave., Mesquite 972-444-0660 • Info@aimc-dfw.com aimc-dfw.com

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Acupressure: Based on the same system as acupuncture, acupressure stimulates body pressure points using fingers and hands instead of needles, in order to restore a balanced flow of life energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). This force moves through the body along 12 energy pathways, or meridians, which practitioners “unblock and strengthen”.

Common styles include jin shin, which gently holds at least two points at once for a minute or more; and shiatsu, which applies firm pressure to each point for three to five seconds. (Also see shiatsu.) Tui na and Thai massage stimulate qi through acupressure hand movements, full-body stretches and Chinese massage techniques. (Also see tui na.)

Other forms of acupressure include jin shin do, jin shin jyutsu and acu-yoga.

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Acupuncture: An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) which is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of “meridians”. Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system.

Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life force.

Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs.

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cupuncture & Integrative Medical Center (AIMC) is a holistic Eastern medical clinic that treats patients naturally by focusing the underlying issues and conditions to create better health. “By focusing in the root cause, the main imbalance of the body, the patient can and will see dramatic improvement,” says Dr. Chapa.

Wellness services offered include: complementary and alternative medicine, Eastern/Oriental Medicine, acupuncture, laser acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathic medicine and pharmaceutical-grade supplements.

Areas of specialty: Having trained in China and graduated from top-rated Dongguk University, Chapa uses natural and pure Korean and Japanese herbs, which he compounds, and makes custom herbal formulas for the individual patients. He also uses traditional acupuncture, laser acupuncture, tongue diagnosis, pulse diagnosis and iridology for certain conditions.

Philosophy of healing: “Healing requires a multidisciplinary approach that includes a combination of alternative medical modalities to treat a broad range of diseases and pain with the goals of risk reduction and improvement in quality of life,” says Chapa.

Achieving Balance in Women’s Health Claudia E. Harsh, M.D.

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Wellness services offered include: functional medicine assessment, including nutritional testing and treatment, hormonal testing and treatment, gastrointestinal tract assessment and treatments, genomics, medical acupuncture and stress-management tools and techniques, including HeartMath and breath work.

Areas of specialty: functional medicine, nutragenomics, medical acupuncture, female hormone balance, thyroid balance, irritable bowel and chronic constipation, cancer prevention and cancer survivorship,

Philosophy of healing: Harsh has a strong interest in a holistic approach to women’s emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health. She believes our bodies want to come into optimal balance; her goal is to understand what is needed to achieve that balance.

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Aerial Yoga: Aerial yoga and aerial silk classes utilize fabric harnesses to suspend the body in the air for a novel fluid and acrobatic form of yoga. Aerial classes are suitable for all experience levels and can be used to relax joints and help realign the body.

Alkaline Water: Drinking water that has been treated through the use of a water ionizer. Proponents of alkaline water believe that high acidity in the body contributes to a number of physical illnesses and conditions, from fatigue and weight gain to more serious disorders. They believe that drinking alkaline water can help resolve these health problems by raising the body’s pH level.

Alternative Energy: Alternative energy is related to green living as it includes energy alternatives to traditional fossil fuels.

The main drive behind alternative energy is to find renewable, eco-friendly sources of energy like solar or wind power.

Air Purification: The process of reducing contaminants in the air. Air purifiers are either passive (waiting for particulates to come to the device) or proactive (sending out the solution to the pollution). Filterbased purification traps airborne particles.

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Alchemical Bodywork: Synthesizes bodywork techniques and hypnosis to address emotional sources of chronic tension and pain held in the body and facilitate their release. Practitioners are typically certified in massage, often in conjunction with hypnotherapy certification. Learn more at AlchemyInstitute.com.

Alexander Technique: This awareness practice helps identify and change unconscious, negative physical habits related to posture and movement, breathing and tension. While observing the way an individual walks, stands, sits or performs other basic movements, the practitioner keeps their hands in easy contact with the body and gently guides it to encourage a release of restrictive muscular tension.

The technique is frequently used to treat repetitive strain injury or carpal tunnel syndrome, backaches and stiff necks and shoulders. Learn more at AlexanderTechnique.com.

Amma Therapy: A specialized form of bodywork therapy, amma (which means “push-pull” in Chinese) combines energetic, rhythmic massage techniques on specific acupressure points to facilitate blood circulation, lymphatic drainage and muscular relaxation. Suitable for individuals in varying degrees of physical condition, amma addresses challenges related to stress and anxiety; neck, shoulder and low back pain; and digestive health.

Ananda (Yoga): A form of gentle Hatha yoga with an emphasis on meditation.

Ananda combines classic yoga postures with breathing and silent affirmations to attune with higher levels of body sense, energy and silent inner awareness. As an inner-directed practice, it has less appeal to those desiring a more athletic or aerobic experience.

Anusara (Yoga): Anusara means, “Go with the flow”, and blends spirituality with inner/outer alignment and balanced energetic actions. Developed by John Friend in 1997, this style urges students to think of poses as artistic expressions of the heart. Individual abilities and limitations are deeply respected and honored so Anusara yoga can be helpful for everyone and is good for beginners.

Aromatherapy: An ancient healing art that uses the essential oils of herbs and flowers to treat emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety and a wide range of other ailments. Oils are massaged into the skin, inhaled or added to a water bath.

Often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology and chiropractic or other holistic treatments.

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With an integrative and holistic approach, he aims to understand the patient as a whole and every condition at its root.

Wellness Services offered include: natural medicine consultations, supplement regimen customization, metabolic detoxification, hormone/micronutrient/ allergy/vitamin D testing and diet and lifestyle education.

Areas of Specialty: functional medicine, traditional herbalism, druginduced nutrient deficiencies, gut restoration, adrenal fatigue, female health, age-related cognitive decline, mood stabilization, autoimmunity, inflammation, liver detoxification, colon cleansing, candida management, digestive complaints, blood sugar regulation, meditation and stress reduction, environmental sensitivities and food allergies.

Philosophy of Healing: “I belief that the human body is a remarkable system that is innately self-healing, and with the proper use of whole foods, herbs, nutrition and lifestyle changes, one can strengthen and support the body to achieve optimal health,” states Morcom.

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Art Therapy: Uses the creative process of making art to improve and enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being and to deepen self-awareness. The therapist makes a diagnosis and determines treatment plans by encouraging a client to express his or her feelings and unconscious thoughts through the nonverbal creative process and by observing the forms and content created.

Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®: Addresses position and health of the pelvic and abdominal organs. The work is best known for the correction of the prolapsed, fallen or tilted uterus, for the prevention and treatment of benign prostate enlargement in men and for relief of many common digestive disorders. This modality incorporates a holistic approach to health care which includes massage, anatomy and physiology, herbology, nutrition, and emotional and spiritual healing.

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by American Ruthie Hardee, it combines elements of traditional Thai massage, barefoot shiatsu and Keralite foot massage (chavutti thirummal) for the treatment of chronic low-back and hip pain.

Using overhead wooden bar supports, the therapist employs body weight and gliding foot strokes to apply compression massage along strategic points in the back muscles to relieve irritations on the spinal nerve caused by inflammation and swelling.

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Ashtanga (Yoga): A physically demanding style that is light on meditation, Ashtanga yoga employs a fast-paced series of flowing poses to build strength, flexibility and stamina. Developed by Indian yoga master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Ashtanga’s progressively difficult postures are synchronized with a loud breath (called Ujyaii breath in Sanskrit) and are designed to produce intense internal heat and purifying sweat in order to detoxify muscles and organs.

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muscles and increase flexibility. Preferred by many athletes, this style is too intense and demanding for most beginners.

Aston Kinetics (or Aston Patterning): Created by bodywork visionary Judith Aston in 1977, this integrated system of movement education recognizes the influence of the body-mind relationship on wellbeing. It incorporates bodywork, massage, ergonomic adjustments and fitness training in order to ease acute or chronic pain.

Learn more at AstonKinetics.com.

Ayurveda: The oldest medical system known to man and a comprehensive spiritual teaching practiced in India for 4,000 years. It focuses on achieving and maintaining perfect health via the balance of the elements air, fire and water (illness is considered an excess of any element).

A patient’s body type, determined according to Ayurveda principles, is the basis for individualized dietary regimens and other preventive therapeutic interventions.

Ayurveda prescriptions might include purification procedures for the restoration of biological rhythms; experience of expanded consciousness through meditation; nutritional counseling; stress reduction; enhancing neuromuscular conditions; and behavioral modification.

Ayurvedic Massage: One part of panchakarma, a traditional East Indian detoxification and rejuvenation program, in which the entire body is vigorously massaged with large amounts of warm oil and herbs to remove toxins. With the client’s permission, oil is also poured into the ears, between the eyebrows and applied to specific chakras, or body energy centers, in techniques known respectively as karna purana, shirodhara and marma chikitsa. These treatments, modified to meet the needs of the West, powerfully affect the mind and nervous system—calming, balancing and bringing a heightened sense of awareness and deep inner peace.

Ayurvedic massage techniques are grounded in an understanding of the primordial energies of the five elements— ether, air, fire, water and earth—and of the three basic types of energies, or constitutions, that are present in everyone and everything—vata, pitta and kapha.

A knowledgeable therapist selects and customizes various ayurvedic massage techniques by selecting the rate and pressure of massage strokes and the proper oils and herbs. Learn more at AyurvedicMassage.com.

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r. Nancy Bozeman began her career with the aspiration to study and master the art of alternative veterinary medicine, as it is her belief that the holistic approach is beneficial to the entire physical and emotional well-being of her patients. She studied as an associate to Dr. Norman Ralston, recognized as a leader in alternative veterinary medicine in the U.S. Bozeman is a founding member of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.

Services Offered include: acupuncture, classical homeopathy, contact reflex analysis, veterinary orthopedic manipulation, Chinese herbal medicine, Western herbal medicine, Bowen Therapy, Namboudrapod’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) and network chiropractic

Areas of Specialty: The Animal Doctor now includes Low-Level Laser Therapy in their range of healing modalities, which, although not considered alternative medicine, is an exciting new tool in veterinary healing

Philosophy of Healing: You must build a strong foundation for health, starting with superior nutrition, in order to get superior results. Bozeman prefers to strive for the entire well-being of patients, rather than using suppressive medicine to temporarily mask symptoms; her focus is on the root of the problem, with the philosophy that by its repair, the rest of the tree will flourish.

Creating the Best Foundation for Health Dr. Carolyn Matthews, M.D. Integrative Medicine and Gynecology

Baylor Scott and White, Sammons Cancer Center 3410 Worth St., Ste. 370, Dallas 214-820-2988 • BaylorHealth.com/IntegrativeMedicine

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r. Carolyn Matthews is director of the Integrative Medicine Center at Baylor Scott and White, in Dallas, the first hospital based center of integrative medicine in North Texas.

She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic oncology, medical acupuncture, palliative care and hospice medicine, and integrative medicine. Matthews has been on the teaching faculty at Baylor University Medical Center since 1991.

Services offered include: In tandem with traditional treatments, offerings include mind-body-spirit oriented therapies that have some evidence basis; comprehensive reviews of medical history and environmental factors. Prescriptions may include lifestyle changes, relaxation techniques, counseling, acupuncture, support with journaling, guided imagery, massage therapy and botanical and nutritional supplements.

Areas of specialty: integrative medicine and medical acupuncture. Matthews is currently studying with Mark David, from the Institute of the Psychology of Eating.

Philosopy of healing: Matthews is passionate about assessing the whole patient and looking for and treating underlying causes of pathology. She believes emphasis should be placed on nutrition and lifestyle. “We’re looking to create the best foundation for health that anybody can have,” she says. “Then if you have pharmaceuticals, radiation etc., you’ll have tools in your toolbox for coping with side effects of those treatments.”

Bee Venom Therapy (BVT): The therapeutic application of honeybee venom, through live bee stings, to bring relief and healing for various spinal, neural, joint or musculoskeletal ailments.

Bikram (Yoga): A strenuous style, designed to make students sweat, taught in rooms heated to a minimum of 105º Fahrenheit, with about 40 percent humidity. The superheated rooms facilitate stretching and allow the body to release toxins through perspiration. Former national India yoga champion Bikram Choudhury developed the style, whose 26 demanding poses are performed in a specific order, to promote optimal health and proper function of every bodily system. Bikram yoga is a good choice for highly fit individuals and seasoned students seeking a challenge.

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Bioenergetics plus Core Energetics: A combination of physical and psychological techniques that identifies and frees areas of repressed physical and emotional trauma in the body. Deep breathing, various forms of massage and physical exercises release layers of chronic muscular tension and defensiveness, termed “body armor”. The unlocking of feelings creates the opportunity to better understand and integrate them with other aspects of oneself. Core Energetics is based on the principles of bioenergetics, but acknowledges spirituality as a key dimension of healing. Learn more at usabp.org.

Biofeedback: A relaxation technique that monitors internal body states and is used especially for stress-related conditions such as asthma, migraines, insomnia and high blood pressure. During biofeedback, patients monitor minute metabolic changes (e.g., temperature, heart rate and muscle tension), with the aid of sensitive machines. By consciously thinking, visualizing, moving, relaxing, etc., they learn which activities produce desirable changes in the internal processes being monitored. natural awakenings

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Most people do not eat enough vitamin D-rich foods and don’t get enough daily sunlight, either because of where they live or our modern indoor lifestyle. This is why supplementation, especially in fall and winter, is so important.

Always take vitamin D with food that has some fat content to maximize absorption of this fat-soluble vitamin.

Traditionally, the official recommended daily allowance for vitamin D has been 400 international units (IU).

This is enough to ward off a serious condition like rickets, but notenough for optimal functioning and well-being. The best way to individualize dosing for individual needs is by working with a qualified healthcare professional andgettingvitamin D serum level testing.

Most people can safely start supplementing to raise their vitamin D level without testing. However, testing can determine if an individualis dangerously deficient, so they can be more aggressive with theirdosage to increase levels faster. There are different types of vitamin D level testing, so make sure to seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional that will order the correct test.

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The Best of North Texas Wellness Practitioners Changing Brains and Changing Lives Dallas Brain Changers Dr. Stephanie McClung, Th.D.

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r. Stephanie McClung and her partner, Mindy Fritz, treat clients struggling with symptoms of many disorders that involve brain function. She say, “We offer a holistic approach to healing that helps clients regain control of their lives without the use of medications.”

Wellness services offered include: neurofeedback and Christian counseling. By retraining the out-of-balance brain waves with neurofeedback, we are able to change the neurochemicals that are causing or aggravating symptoms.

In counseling sessions, we set goals to develop healthier thinking and behavior patterns. By combining these two modalities of treatment, our clients experience lasting results within months of beginning treatment.

Areas of specialty: Disorders that involve brain function, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism, depression, behavioral disorder, learning disabilities, migraines, sleep disorder and other disorders that affect mood.

Philosophy of Healing: McClung believes that counseling needs to be based on brain function and outcomes, and that when you change brains you change lives.

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Therefore, recovery and combustion of methane to produce energy can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement (BHRT): The treatment of the symptoms of menopause (and its male equivalent, andropause) through the use of hormones produced using raw materials derived from plant sources that have the same chemical structure as those naturally produced by the body.

Many compounding pharmacies have staff trained in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), which is thought by its proponents to have fewer risks and side effects than traditional methods of hormone replacement.

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Wellness services offered include: naturopathic support; neurofeedback for disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, addictions, migraines, insomnia, post-stroke and post-concussion; holistic nutrition and lifestyle counseling, as well as genetic testing for customized weight loss; detoxification with ionic foot detoxes and oxygen steam sauna; breast health utilizing thermography (a noninvasive, radiation-free option for breath health); emotional freedom release.

Areas of specialty: chronic and challenging health concerns and genetic testing and epigenetic/nutrigenomic support and education (MTHFR and other genes).

Philosophy of healing: “God created the body to heal itself. We just need to give it an environment to do what it was created to do naturally. Oftentimes I find that people just need to be made aware of what that environment looks like specific to them. We are here to educate and guide that process for them,” says.

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Birth Networks: Birth Networks all over the world are promoting, supporting and protecting mother-friendly births. By making informed choices and having confidence in the process, families can experience safe and satisfying childbirth.

BodyTalk: Developed by chiropractor and acupuncturist Dr. John Veltheim, BodyTalk is based upon bio-energetic psychology, dynamic systems theory, Chinese medicine and applied kinesiology. By integrating tapping, breathing and focusing techniques, BodyTalk helps the body synchronize and balance its systems and strengthens its capability of self-repair. BodyTalk is used to address a range of health challenges, ranging from chronic fatigue and allergies to addictions and cellular damage. Practitioners are usually licensed massage therapists (LMT) or bodyworkers. Learn more at BodyTalkSystem.com.

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Bodywork: Massage and the physical practices of yoga are perhaps the bestknown types of bodywork; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loosening stiff muscles and stimulating the organs.

Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swedish massage, shiatsu and Rolfing. The same is true for yoga. Other types of bodywork include martial arts practices like aikido, ki aikido and Tai chi chuan. Some others are the Alexander technique, Aston patterning, Bowen, Breema bodywork, Feldenkrais method, Hellerwork, polarity therapy, Rosen method, Rubenfeld synergy and Trager. Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a highly individual process. Several types may be combined for the greatest benefit.

Bowen Technique (also called Bowtech and Bowenwork): This muscle and connective tissue therapy employs gentle, purposeful moves, through light clothing, to help rebalance the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The practitioner’s subtle inputs deliver signals to the ANS at specific locations—muscles, tendons, ligaments or nerves—and the body responds in its

own time, within its vital capacity. The technique is named after its originator, Australian Tom Bowen, who also introduced the concept of inserting periods of rest between a series of movements within a treatment session. Sometimes called the homeopathy of bodywork, Bowtech addresses imbalances and both acute and chronic pain. Learn more at Bowtech.com.

Breema techniques, which identify and emphasize nine principles of harmony, can be administered by a practitioner or by the individual as Self-Breema. The therapy originated in the Kurdish village of Breemava, in Western Asia. Learn more at Breema.com.

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Carbon Neutral: An entity or process that achieves net zero carbon footprints by obviating or offsetting more carbon emissions than it produces.

Breema Bodywork: Often described as a cross between partner yoga and Thai massage, Breema is a movement technique designed to restore vitality at an energetic level. It employs standardized sets of movements, based upon more than 300 sequences, none of which require strong exertions or muscular contortions.

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Carbon Sequestration: A natural or engineered process that captures and stores carbon emissions to prevent their release into the atmosphere and help mitigate global warming. Natural sequestration occurs when forests, soil and oceans absorb CO2, release the oxygen and store the carbon. Non-natural processes involve capturing carbon emissions from industrial processes and pumping them deep underground for long-term storage.

Chelation Therapy: A safe, painless, nonsurgical medical procedure that improves metabolic and circulatory function by removing undesirable heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium and copper from the body. A series of intravenous injections of the synthetic amino acid EDTA are administered, usually in an osteopathic or medical doctor’s office. The EDTA blocks excessive free radical production, protecting tissues and organs from further damage.

Over time, injections may halt the progress of the underlying condition that triggers the development of various degenerative conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, and cancer.

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aren Asbury, M.D., provides personalized care in a warm, compassionate atmosphere. Her comprehensive and unhurried appointments allow for a truly individualized therapy program with the goal of restoring and maintaining optimum health. Dr. Asbury was trained in internal medicine and specializes in alternative care, including functional, environmental and orthomolecular medicine.

Wellness Services offered include: bioidentical hormones, saliva testing, hair analysis, thermography, detoxification, oral chelation and integrative bodywork.

Areas of specialty: fibromyalgia, mercury and heavy metals testing, craniosacral therapy.

Philosophy of healing: The emphasis of my medical care is about determining the causes of diseases and helping the body to heal from these conditions. I place a great deal of importance on patient involvement and participation. Prevention is of utmost importance leading us to use state-of-the-art testing to determine problems before they become a disease.

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Chi Nei Tsang (CNT): Principles of kung fu and tai chi chuan, known as chi-kung (or qigong) support this holistic approach to massage therapy. CNT literally means, “energy transformation of the internal organs”, and practitioners focus mainly on the abdomen, with deep, soft and gentle touches, to train the organs to work more efficiently. It addresses the acupuncture meridian system (chi) and all other bodily systems—digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, endocrine, urinary, reproductive and muscular-skeletal—along with unprocessed emotional charges. Learn more at ChiNeiTsang.com.

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Wellness services offered include: Full line of high-quality Chinese herbs and supplements; all organic, natural herbs, with no caffeine; one-on-one consultations; nutrition and exercise recommendations.

Areas of specialty: During the appointment, Duong uses the Chinese philosophy of observing, questioning, listening and examination. She also gives each new client a free analysis about the five elements of the body and recommends herbs and blends to help acne, arthritis, allergies, autism, bipolar, depression, energy, yeast infection, hair loss, prostate, kidney and bladder infection.

Philosophy of healing: Her goal is to give the client a fresh look and more confidence as they move forward in their life and help them make committed, long-term changes in eating habits and nutritional intake. She notes that the only nutrition plan that works is one that we can continue to maintain for the rest of our life.

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Areas of specialty: Lisa Ware, RYT-500, specializes in vinyasa yoga, teacher training, reiki, life coaching and nutrition; Richard Ware specializes in Thai bodywork and hatha/vinyasa yoga.

Philosophy of healing: “Expanding Our Horizons, Inspiring Positive Change,” is the motto that I live and work by. What this means is that every human has complete and total capacity to be their perfect potential. I help, with the tools given, to remove obstacles and roadblocks and create new pathways for the physical mental, emotional and spiritual body to integrate these changes to a better more positive you!

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Neurofeedback Therapy at Dallas Brain Changers Mindy Fritz, MS, LCDC, BCN Associate neurofeedback therapist 10000 N. Central Expy., Ste. 400, Dallas, 214-990-4990 • BrainChangers@gmail.com DallasBrainChangers.com

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Wellness services offered include: Dallas Brain Changers offers neurofeedback by Fritz and counseling with Dr. Stephanie McClung. This holistic approach is non-invasive and offers lasting results without medications.

Areas of specialty: Disorders affecting mood, including anxiety, depression, bipolar, reactive attachment disorder, cognitive and behavioral issues associated with autism, focus and attention problems including ADHD and dyslexia, seizure disorder and other processing problems.

Philosphy of healing: The combination of counseling and neurofeedback can be a powerful intervention in addressing unhealthy thought and behavior patterns and replacing them with healthier thinking and behaviors.

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Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body and emotions depends on the harmonious flow of life-force energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”).

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The Best of North Texas Wellness Practitioners Promoting Personal Health Accountability NuPlexa Wellness Center Dr. Dennis W. Black, ND Naturopathic Physician 2387 Midway Rd., Carrollton, TX 214-420-4020 • DrDennisBlack@gmail.com

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Dr. Black has teamed up with a distinguished group of health professionals to form Dallas-based NuPlexa Wellness Centers, Inc. The mission of this organization is to serve others by fostering a dialogue of good health and promoting credible information and education, while empowering individuals to take control of their health.

Wellness services offered include: personal health coaching to help achieve wellness goals, premium nutritional supplements and natural products, diagnostic testing, individualized health and nutrition consultations, renowned structural care, and comprehensive natural health education.

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Philosophy of healing: The mission of NuPlexa Wellness Centers, Inc., is to enhance the physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being of our customers by providing the highest quality of nutritional supplementation to support optimum functioning of the digestive system in particular and the body as a whole.

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Chiropractic: Based on the premise that proper structural alignment permits free flow of nerve activity in the body. When spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves radiating from it, potentially leading to diminished function and illness. Misalignment can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture and stress.

The chiropractor seeks to analyze and correct these misalignments through spinal manipulation or adjustment.

Colon Therapy: An internal bath that washes away old toxic waste accumulated along the walls of the colon. It is administered with pressurized water by a professional using special equipment.

A colonic irrigation is the equivalent of approximately four to six enemas and cleans out matter that collects in the pockets and kinks of the colon. The treatment is used as both a corrective process and for prevention of disease. Colonics are used for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches and the common cold.

Color Therapy & Colorpuncture: Color therapists believe that the vibrations of color waves can directly affect body cells and organs. Thus, different hues can treat illnesses and improve physical, emotional and spiritual health. Many practitioners also claim that the body emits an “aura,” or energy field, with colors reflecting a person’s state of health. Color therapists apply colored lights or apply color mentally, through suggestion, to restore the body’s physical and psychic health.

Colorpuncture combines the insights of light physics with the knowledge of the meridian points emphasized in Chinese acupuncture. The noninvasive technique is used to clear blockages in the meridians and restore healthy energy flow.

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Another related sensory healing technique is light therapy, which attempts to restore well-being and can be successful in treating the depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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atie Newell, a blogging Kansas City mother of two who fights inflammation from several autoimmune diseases, is rigorous about the fresh, unprocessed food she buys. After noticing adverse symptoms from dining at a restaurant, Newell initially thought that eating out was no longer an option for her.

Today, she happily ventures out for the occasional restaurant meal, knowing that the healthy food landscape is changing. “I look to restaurants owned by local chefs that use local and sustainable ingredients and prepare everything from scratch,” she says.

From higher-end dining to fast-food joints, food trucks and vending machines, we now have even more choices for fresh, seasonal, organic, local, sustainable, tasty nutrition when we’re on the go. It’s because entrepreneurial chefs and fitness buffs are responding to customer demand for healthy eating options away from home.

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London’s celebrated Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, founder of several restaurants and takeout emporia and author of bestselling cookbooks Plenty and Jerusalem, says that “healthy” can happen simply by putting the spotlight on plants. Ottolenghi’s cuisine is known for celebrating vegetables, fruits and herbs. He says, “That attitude, I think, is a very healthy attitude to eating.”

At Gracias Madre, a plant-based vegan Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles and San Francisco, high style doesn’t mean chandeliers and rich cream sauces.

The brainchild of Executive Chef Chandra Gilbert, also director of operations for the Bay Area’s vegan Café Gratitude, it serves organic, local and sustainable fruits and vegetables and bold flavor without excessive calories. She says, “I’m inspired by what I want to eat that tastes good and makes me feel good, and I want to affect this planet—to create health and

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True Food Kitchen, a partnership between Dr. Andrew Weil and restaurateur Sam Fox, offers “honest food that tastes really good” at Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., locations. For lunch, diners might sip sea buckthorn, pomegranate, cranberry or black tea along with their quinoa burger or organic spaghetti squash casserole.

Newell and her family gravitate towards SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, touting recipes developed by James Beard Awardwinning Chefs Michael Smith and Debbie Gold, who partnered with entrepreneur Gail Lozoff to create the first healthy, high-style pizzeria in 2005. Today it offers traditional and gluten-free pizza topped with fresh and organic (whenever possible) ingredients at locations in Dallas, Omaha, the Kansas City metro area and Orange County, California.

Even at fast-food restaurants, healthy choices are increasingly available. “Unforked, Panera Bread and Chipotle do a great job being transparent about what’s in their food,” says Newell. Before venturing out, she often checks the company’s website for specific nutrition information.

Meals on Wheels– Food Trucks

A burgeoning fleet of creatively conceived food trucks takes healthy eating to local customers in U.S. cities. In addition to preparing organic, plantbased foods, The Green Food Truck, in Culver City and San Diego, California, recycles used vegetable oil, composts produce scraps and offers recyclable servingware. Josh Winnecour, founder of the Fuel Food Truck, in Asheville, North Carolina, cites losing 50 unwanted pounds as his incentive for serving nutrient-dense, made-from-scratch food to his clientele.

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Most hospitals, universities, schools and corporations appear to espouse healthy eating—until the offerings in their vending machines reveal the opposite. Ethan Boyd, a student at Michigan State University, noted this disconnect. “While dining halls strive to serve healthy

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Sean Kelly, CEO of HUMAN Healthy Vending (Helping Unite Mankind and Nutrition), had a similar, “Oh, no,” moment at his New York City gym when he was a university student.

Today, Kelly’s franchise model allows local operators to supply individual machines with better options from organic fresh fruit to hot soup. “Our vision is to make healthy food more convenient than junk food,” he says.

Entrepreneurs Ryan Wing and Aaron Prater, who also have culinary training, recently opened Sundry Market & Kitchen, in Kansas City, Missouri.

In their update on a neighborhood market, they sell takeout foods like red lentil falafel and citrus beet soup. “I think people want to eat local food and better food, but they want it to be convenient,” observes Wing. “The bottom line is we want to make it simple to eat good food.”

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

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Because of the nearly gluten-free menu, Nor is able to focus on clean, healthy, light and flavorful fare.

Nor trained at the Cordon Bleu, in South Florida, and has a passion for fresh, natural, clean and organic. She has exercised this passion for five years at her Highland Park restaurant. At Dive, the entire menu is based on local organic produce to create her seasonal seafood entrées, appetizers, dips and an array of creative salads, sandwiches and specials.

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Compostable: Organic matter that will decompose into a nutrient-rich material under aerobic (with oxygen) conditions.

Conscious Living: As we become increasingly aware of the interdependence of humans, animals and the planet, progressive businesses are concerning themselves with far more than the bottom line. They know that today’s consumers are willing to invest in what they believe in, from fair-trade goods to animal-friendly and environmentally sound products and services.

Counseling / Psychotherapy: These terms encompass a broad range of practitioners, from career counselors, who offer advice and information, to psychotherapists, who treat depression, stress, addiction and emotional issues. Formats can vary from individual counseling to group therapy. In addition to verbal counseling techniques, some holistic therapists may use bodywork, ritual, energy healing and other alternative modalities as part of their practice.

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Craniosacral Therapy (CST): The practitioner applies manual therapeutic procedures to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: the bones of the skull can be manipulated because they never completely fuse; and the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect pulse variations. CST, also referred to as cranial osteopathy, is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ear and eye problems, balance problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia and hyperactivity.

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Dance / Movement Therapy: A method of expressing thoughts and feelings through movement, developed during the 1940s.

Participants, guided by trained therapists, are encouraged to move freely, sometimes to music. Dance/movement therapy can be practiced by people of all ages to promote self-esteem and gain insight into their own emotional problems, but is also used to help those with serious mental and physical disabilities. In wide use in the United States, this modality is becoming established around the world.

Decluttering: Based on the theory that clutter drains both physical and mental energy. Decluttering involves two components. The first focuses on releasing things (clothing, papers, furniture, objects and ideas) that no longer serve a good purpose in one’s life. The second focuses on creating a simple system of personal organization that is easy to maintain and guards against accumulating things that are neither necessary nor nourishing.

Decompression Therapy: A nonsurgical means of relieving pain to the lower back and neck and is often referred to as spinal decompression therapy. Decompression therapy is a spinal disc rehabilitation program that slowly and gently stretches the area of the spine while decompressing the discs Deep Tissue Bodywork: In this method, stretching and moving the connective tissue that envelops the muscles (fascia) works to lengthen and balance the body along its natural, vertical axis. Distortions of the connective tissue may be caused by internal reactions and complications due to accidents, emotional tensions or past unreleased traumas. The practitioner uses slow strokes, direct pressure or friction across the muscles via fingers, thumbs or elbows. Deep tissue massage works to detoxify tissue by helping to remove accumulated lactic acid and other waste products from the muscles.

The therapy is used to ease or eliminate chronic muscular pain or inflammatory pain from arthritis, tendonitis and other ailments, and help with injury rehabilitation. Learn more at DeepBodywork.com.

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“I wanted to start a local service business that would bring a great organic alternative for landscapes,” explains Beau. I have 25 years in landscape management, and for years I owned and operated a lawn fertilizing and shrub/tree care company.”

Earth Kind uses a specialized spreader that allows for topdressing lawns more effectively than just by wheelbarrow and rake. Beau notes, “Many people want to feel good about what they put on their lawns that their kids and pets play on. Anyone that wants to have a more drought-tolerant, pestand disease-resistant lawn would enjoy our service. It’s a great value since we deliver, spread and clean up, too.” Earth Kind Services also delivers and installs mulch and compost seeding, which helps gets new lawns established.

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When queried about the fallout from their demanding jobs, a significant number of business owners and executives agree that their work clearly interferes with important dimensions in their lives such as physical health, the ability to maintain a home and the relationship with their children, and even harmed their ability to have a strong relationship with a spouse or partner.

Her services include leadership development, executive coaching, 360-degree feedback, leadership training, organizational effectiveness, team development, change management and offsite meeting design and facilitation.

Individual life coaching covers communication effectiveness, belief system change—addressing patterns that no longer serve you, and alignment of health, career, and strategic life mission/vision.

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Hollywood Feed provides natural and holistic pet supplies for dogs and cats, as well as professional grooming amenities and pet-training programs, and houses self-service pet washing stations. “We have really found our niche here in Texas,” says CEO Shawn McGhee. “It has been a fun ride, and we are looking forward to continuing to expand our brand in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.”

Products sold at Hollywood Feed range from natural dog food and toys to the famous Mississippi Made beds and crate mats. The staff at Hollywood Feed is trained by veterinarians in health and nutrition, and is available to provide counseling and advice on store products.

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They know people face many challenges and assist them in pursuing health and wellness through a balanced lifestyle approach.NuPlexa personal health coaching, premium nutritional supplements and natural products, diagnostic testing, individualized health and nutrition consultations, renowned structural care and comprehensive natural health education all are designed to help achieve individual wellness goals.

NuPlexa is a trusted source for all things natural and believes in the resilience of the human spirit and the power of the human body to heal and thrive when the spiritual, mental, physical and emotional components of our lives are well-balanced. This philosophy has empowered them to think creatively, innovate freely and lead the change that will redefine our society’s expectations of optimal nutritional supplementation and good health.

NuPlexa’s commitment to health and wellness is reflected in all its endeavors. It has compelled them to elevate the importance of whole food nutrition as the backbone of optimal health. Their unwavering commitment to quality resonates through each of their wellness products and services.

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Dentistry (Holistic): Regards the mouth as a microcosm of the entire body. The oral structures and the whole body are seen as a unit. Holistic dentistry often incorporates such methods as homeopathy, biocompatibility testing and nutritional counseling. Most holistic dentists emphasize wellness and preventive care, while avoiding (and often recommending the removal of silver-mercury fillings).

Detoxification: The practice of resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. According to some holistic practitioners, accumulated toxins can drain the body of energy and make it more susceptible to disease. Detoxification techniques may include fasts, special diets, sauna sweats and colon cleansing.

aturepedic mattresses are leading the organic revolution by utilizing materials such as certified organic cotton grown in Texas and organic wool and organic latex derived from the sap of the rubber tree. Naturepedic mattresses are certified organic and non-toxic according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and/or the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), and have earned Greenguard Gold certification.

Founded by environmental engineer Barry A. Cik, Naturepedic designs mattresses without potentially harsh chemicals often found in conventional mattresses, still meeting or exceeding all government flammability standards without the use of flame-retardant compounds or flame barriers.

Naturepedic mattresses are enjoyed by parents, doctors and independent evaluators, and have garnered more awards than any other organic mattress company. Naturepedic organic mattresses are made in the USA and handcrafted by skilled Amish craftsman at their manufacturing facility in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The company offers a variety of customizable mattresses for adults a line of kids’ and crib mattresses, pillows and accessories. The complete line of certified organic mattresses and bedding is available at the Naturepedic Organic Mattress Gallery, in Southlake.

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Directional Non-Force Technique (DNFT): The original non- or low-force technique of chiropractic developed

by Dr. Richard Van Rumpt. At the heart of the technique is a method of challenging and leg measuring (similar to muscle testing) to detect the presence and location of spinal misalignment (subluxation), and a thumb thrust for correction. Structures included in analysis and corrections are vertebrae, ribs, muscles, discs, cranial, soft tissues, extremities, and some ligaments.

Features of DNFT are: • A direct analysis of disc subluxation and a direct correction for a bulging or even herniated disc.

• The ability to distinguish between nerve interference being produced by muscles, vertebrae, discs or any combination thereof.

• A knee correction, which includes all osseous structures, ligaments, meniscus, and related muscles.

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The dragonfly makes for a great example. The dragonfly is a natural enemy of the mosquito. The company’s logo is the red dragonfly because they are rare and chemicals kill them.

Their treatments do not. In the state of Texas, eco-friendly does not mean chemical-free, it’s just the lowest mixture of any and all products that are being used, whether chemical or botanical. It is possible to rid a home or business of unwanted pests while being good to the environment and people. They not only talk the talk, but walk the walk for customersin the DFW area.

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e’ve heard them time and time again: fitness tips that guarantee we’ll meet our goals if we follow them. The truth is that some can hurt more than help. Here are seven fitness myths that are best to ignore.

No pain, no gain. It’s true that what we put into our workout has a direct impact on results. However, this doesn’t mean workouts should be painful. If something hurts during exercise, try a different move instead that targets the same muscle group to see if the feeling persists; adjust the form in case improper execution is the culprit or give it a rest and return when ready.

Muscle soreness can be expected after a tough workout and can persist for a day or two afterward. Try not to confuse soreness or the discomfort felt from fatigued muscles during a workout with pain. In the presence of an injury, it’s often best to modify activities that contribute to the pain or refrain from workouts pending expert medical

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Never exercise a sore muscle.

Muscle soreness is a sign that the muscles are changing. It’s okay to feel sore for a day or two after a workout.

If it appears that the body’s stability or ability to maintain proper form will be affected by the soreness, then wait another day. However, if soreness isn’t severe, working out may actually help to relieve it by warming the muscles and stimulating blood flow. A few good activity choices for sore muscles after lifting heavy weights the day before include light cardio, stretching, yoga and light resistance training.

Lifting weights makes women look bulky. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Building big, bulky muscles requires testosterone—and lots of it.

Men typically have 20 to 30 times more testosterone than women. For women, strength training is well-known to be

key in toning and sculpting muscles, maintaining healthy joints and bones, boosting metabolism and even improving mood and confidence. Don’t be afraid to pick up heavier weights.

To lose a belly, crunch the abs. Yes, abdominal exercises strengthen the core muscles. However, if we carry a layer of fat on top of those muscles, the belly will remain. To lose a belly, continue regular ab work while focusing on cardio exercises, strength training moves for the whole body and eating properly.

The best time to work out is in the morning. The best time to work out is whenever it fits into our schedule.

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results. Not true. When it comes to working out, an appropriate balance of hard work and rest is the best option.

Overusing the body actually prevents muscles from growing, resulting in decreased strength, endurance and metabolism (i.e., caloric burn). Plus, becoming overly fatigued often leads to sloppy form, which may lead to injury.

Listen to the body and rest at least one day a week or more if a break is needed.

Reduce calorie intake to lose weight. The body needs enough fuel to function, especially if it is regularly working hard. Eating less is not always the answer to losing weight. If we’re not eating enough, the body may think it’s starving, which causes it to store fat instead of burning calories, so eating too infrequently or not enough can sabotage weight-loss efforts. Eating smaller, more frequent meals allows the body to metabolize calories more effectively.

Doula: A woman who supports an expectant mother through pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period.

Studies indicate that support in labor has profound benefits, including shorter labor, less desire for pain medication, lower rate of Caesarian delivery and more ease in initiation of breast-feeding.

Fathers have reported that they were more relaxed with a doula present because they felt reassured and therefore freer to support their mates.

Eco-Friendly: Intended or perceived to have no harmful effect on the natural environment and its inhabitants.

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A friend stopped by, took one look at Charles, and said, “We have to get him on the Micronized Heart of Royal Purple Rice immediately!” Although I had never heard of it, I quickly said, “Get me some now.” I am so grateful that I did!

Within 3 weeks his skin was pink and glowing and he was feeling so much better. I also began eating it and began noticing more energy, sounder sleep, and improved skin.

It is so tiny and powerful that when you eat it … it does not even have to go through your digestive system — it can immediately go into the cells and energize them! Like tiny arrows, these highly charged alpha glucan chains of super nutrients can pierce cell walls and furnish the mitochondria (the cell’s battery) with fuel to create massive amounts of ATP Light Energy, so that the cells can recharge, regenerate, and function at the highest level.

Recharge, Repair, and Regenerate Your Cells

We had our blood tested and after eating this rice product for only a month, my cholesterol had dropped by 73 points! I had been taking several other natural supplements for two years to lower cholesterol to no avail, but after only one month my cholesterol dropped to normal, as did my triglycerides, and three other blood markers that had been way too high. My doctor was shocked. He said no drug would give me those quick and dramatic results!

And Charles, with several medical conditions, had 10 blood markers drop significantly! My doctor said he knew of nothing that could work like that across so many body systems! “Not drugs...but real foods,” I said.

The reason so many people who are eating well and taking good supplements are still sick is ... nutrition can’t get into the cell!

A recent medical study showed — more than 80% of the population is insulin resistant at some level That means that the sugars and nutrients we need for energy cannot get into the cells. (If a cell phone battery cannot be recharged — it powers down and eventually dies). If you are tired, and have dis-eases that have names … your cells are also powering down and dying.

When the sugars (polysaccharides) can’t get into your cells to be used for energy, they cause another problem, too. They float around your blood stream, sticking to proteins and fats—or “glycating”. Wherever they stick they cause problems … if they stick in the bloodstream they cause hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure, in the brain they cause learning and memory issues or dementia, in the eyes—cataracts, in the skin—wrinkles.

With my raw natural product you can recharge your cells and reverse the glycation and aging now!

What’s In This Product and How Does It Work?

Read What This Has Done For My Friends ...

The basis of the product is a ancient, heirloom strain of royal purple rice that is now grown in Thailand in a pristine valley that has never seen chemicals, pesticides, or GMO’s.

Then, the purple husk, which is extremely high in anthocyanin antioxidants, along with the very heart of the rice (the endosperm) is removed—this is the part that carries the super polysaccharide sugars and polypeptide amino acid building blocks. Everything else is discarded.

With only the dense nutrient rice heart left — this is then milled down to the size of a micron! That’s it—that is all that’s in this amazing raw natural product.

When I shared this with my friend, Bonnie, her body used the new cellular energy to reduce her blood pressure and smooth the wrinkles from her face. Nicole’s intense pain from an accident is gone and she is off her debilitating medications. Jeff is no longer experiencing acid reflux or gout. Dee Dee’s night blindness is gone and so are her allergies. Charles morning blood sugars have dropped from 200 to 113. I am looking so much younger that someone asked me if I had a ‘procedure’ done! Even my granddaughter’s dog has gotten rid of his digestive issues because of this product. So … would you like to see what this amazing food will do for you?

It takes 60 pounds of Royal Purple Rice to make ONE Pound of my product.

Call me (Kare) at: 727-798-8764 I’ll send you my FREE book, answer all your questions, and get this product on its way to you so you can begin anti-aging, too!

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Electrical Noise Filtration: “Dirty electricity” is a newly recognized and ubiquitous pollutant. It refers to unusable electrical energy, which produces harmonics in the electrical power lines.

Filtration reduces the potential for electrical leakage into the human environment and the creation of additional “trash” (dirty electricity), and protects appliances and electronic devices.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): EFT is an emotional therapy process based on the Chinese meridian, or energy system, to heal diseases and physical ailments. Through the EFT self-help process, one mentally tunes in to specific issues while tapping on meridian points with the fingertips. This tapping stimulates corresponding areas of the body, thus balancing disturbances in the meridian system and allowing non-serving emotions to be released.

View free tutorial at EmoFree.com.

Energy-Efficient: A system or product that uses a reduced amount of energy compared to one of comparable size and quality by using advanced technology and/or special design features.

Energy Star: A joint program through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that sets energy efficiency guidelines for products, homes and businesses. (See EnergyStar.gov.)

Environmental Medicine: Explores the role of dietary and environmental allergens in health and illness. Factors such as dust, mold, chemicals and certain foods may cause allergic reactions that can dramatically influence diseases, ranging from asthma and hay fever to headaches and depression.

Enzyme Therapy: Can be an important first step in restoring health and wellbeing by helping to remedy digestive problems. Plant and pancreatic enzymes are used in complementary ways to improve digestion and absorption of essential nutrients. Treatment includes enzyme supplements, coupled with a healthy diet that features whole foods.

Fair Trade: Fair trade includes sustainable, environmentally sound agricultural practices, just like green living, and focuses specifically on fair labor practices and fair prices for farmer’s crops across national borders.

Plexus Can Detox and Energize Bodies for Healthy Living

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o help experience healthy weight loss, increased energy, better focus and better sleep, Plexus Worldwide products maybe able to help. Plexus Slim works by helping keep blood sugar, cholesterol and lipids at healthy levels. When the body is balanced, weight loss can occur naturally.

Plexus Worldwide products have helped people began losing inches within days, without changing their eating or exercising habits. User testimonials have claim they’ve lost weight and inches in a natural, healthy way, without diet pills, fad diets, meal replacements or counting points, and have show cholesterol reductions of 22 points in the first six months.

Most people’s bodies are burdened with toxic waste and sluggish metabolisms. Having an excess of toxic waste can leave the body tired, achy and bloated, with a low energy level and weakened immune system. ProBio5 and BioCleanse were developed to help the body detoxify and cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and arteries. Plexus products, from weight loss to detox to discomfort can help achieve a healthy lifestyle without added stimulants or chemicals.

For more information, call Janie White at 214-274-9257 or email JanieW@hotmail.com. See ad on page 22.

Providence Dental Health & Wellness Uses Holistic Practices

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rovidence Dental Health & Wellness provides holistic dental services utilizing a one-on-one approach in a supportive environment. Founder Dr. Latonia Smith has a passion for dental health and overall health, and believes a lasting smile begins with making wise health choices. “It’s not just enough to have a beautiful-looking smile; we want you to have a smile that reflects good oral and general health,” says Smith. Providence Latonia Smith Dental services also include therapeutic cleanings, bacterial management education, materials reactivity, protective sealants, tooth whitening and free consultations.

Beyond treating acute dental problems for every member of the family, their aim is to help patients understand how external stressors and health conditions in other parts of the body impact oral health, and vice versa. Parents appreciate the preventive care options offered through the Texas First Dental Home Program; it builds parental awareness in developing good dental hygiene habits in children as early as 6 months old.

“We believe in controlling the processes that cause oral related infection, as well as treating the effects,” says Smith. “From biofilm management to pH level normalization, dietary changes and more, we work with you to maintain longterm oral health.”

Location: 2701 Osler, Ste. 10, Grand Prairie. For more information, call 972-6412400 or visit ProvidenceHolisticCare.com. See ad on page 29. natural awakenings

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Feldenkrais Method: This distinctive approach combines movement training, gentle touch and verbal dialogue to help students straighten out what founder Moshé Pinhas Feldenkrais calls, “kinks in the brain.” Kinks are learned movement patterns that no longer serve a constructive purpose. They may have been adopted to compensate for a physical injury or to accommodate individuality in the social world. Students of the Feldenkrais Method unlearn unworkable movements and discover better, personalized ways to move, using mind-body principles of slowed action, conscious breathing, body awareness and thinking about their feelings.

Feldenkrais takes two forms: In individual hands-on sessions (Functional Integration), the practitioner’s touch is used to address the student’s breathing and body alignment. In a series of classes of slow, non-aerobic motion (Awareness Through Movement), students “relearn” improved ways their bodies can move. Feldenkrais therapy is useful in the treatment of muscle injuries, back pain, arthritis, stress and tension. Learn more at Feldenkrais.com.

Feng Shui: The ancient Chinese art of positioning objects according to the laws of Heaven (spiritual) and Earth (natural) to create a living and working environment that facilitates a harmonious and positive flow of energy to improve one’s life. Proper practice of feng shui is meant to create and maintain good health, wealth, relationships, creativity and more. Consultants can be an asset by assisting with proper placement of objects within personal and business spaces, either before or after the spaces are created.

Flower Remedies: Flower essences are recognized for their ability to improve well-being by eliminating negative emotions. In the 1930s, English physician Edward Bach concluded that negative emotions could lead to physical illness.

His research also convinced him that flowers possessed healing properties that could be used to treat emotional problems. In the 1970s, Richard Katz completed Bach’s work and established the Flower Essence Society, which has registered some 100 essences from flowers in more than 50 countries.

Food Miles: The distance food travels between its place of origin and consumption.

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Thermography Center of Dallas Provides Comprehensive Detection

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or 15 years, the Thermography Center of Dallas has performed thousands of regulation thermography (RT) screenings on patients from 5 to 90 years old. RT is a very complete analysis of the body, especially for breast health that should be a part of a sound health plan for men, women and children.

RT offers a non-invasive approach to detect and monitor health and dysfunction using a temperature response evaluation that involves scanning the skin, breasts and teeth with an incredibly sensitive handheld tool used by a trained thermographer. It can be used to reveal where a dysfunction lies and where disease may be obscured. RT reports on all the internal organs, glands, lymph system, breasts and teeth in detail. It can be used to reveal where a dysfunction lies and where disease influences may be located. Because it evaluates the function of organs and systems, it can show the real-time development and progression of disease, unlike X-rays or MRIs.

Unlike with mammography, there is no pain, compression or radiation of the breasts. Also, some other thermographic methods only provide a generalized, colorful image that only looks at the chest. RT provides a multi-page, highly detailed, analytical report on the whole body, including the breasts.

Location: 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405, Dallas, TX. For more information call 214-352-8758 or visit ThermographyCenter.com. See ad on page 45.

The Salt Cave of Southlake is Revitalizing Residents

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he Salt Cave of Southlake was holistically inspired to revamp core strength, balance, vitality, and well-being usingsalt therapy. Himalayan rock salt is renowned in Eastern European folklore for purifying and ionizing the air and absorbing excess moisture. Breathingeasier after spending a few days at the beach gives a god example ofthe relief salt air can provide.

Therapeutic saltishighly purified and concentrated, and symptoms frequently improve after only one session.In clinical tests, salt therapy has proven effective at relieving symptoms of a variety of respiratory and skin ailments. A recent paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that long-term salt treatment had a positive impact on lung function, reduced pulmonary exacerbations and did not have any negative side effects.

Halo Yoga is a combination of yoga and salt therapy, designed to nurture the beginner or challenge the most demanding of yoga aficionados to enhance the yoga benefits to either. While practicing yoga in The Salt Cave of Southlake, the breath deepens and allows the salt to penetrate even deeper into the lungs.

Location: 200 N Kimball Ave, Southlake, TX. For more information call 817-965-7258 or visit SaltCaveSouthlake.com. See ad on page 41.

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PET CARE THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

SKIN AND BODY CARE PRODUCTS

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

BELLO NATURALE

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 41.

A full line of all natural, certified organic, biodegradable, never animal tested skincare and hairproducts and essential therapeutic wellness oils. Users of our products experienced better skin moisture retention using less product and relief from some skin conditions that had not responded to their prescription medication. Free sample available.

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.

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.

REFLEXOLOGY DOREY REFLEXOLOGY AND AROMATHERAPY

Mary Ellen Dorey, Registered Clinical Aromatherapist 972-567-3962 Dorey@DoreyAromatherapy.com DoreyAromatherapy.com European or Ayurvedic Reflexology treatments with custom blended aromatherapy oils offer deep relaxation and full body rejuvenation. By appointment only. Plano location.

Natural and Organic Skin and Body Care Products 1-888-524-0579 BelloNaturale.com

SOUND THERAPY STAR COYOTE SOUND TEMPLE www.StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com Plano TX near Coit & Parker

Healing center founded by Jodi Roberts and Kris Sands with teachers, healers, musicians and artists offering sessions and events. A safe, sacred space of peace, mindful communication, creativity, relaxation, fun, and health. The setting is a large house on a creek near a park in a quiet neighborhood in Plano.

SPAS DEER LAKE LODGE ORGANIC SPA& WELLNESS RESORT 10500 Deer Lake Lodge Rd. Montgomery, TX 77316 936-647-1383 DeerLakeLodge.com

Our guests are inspired to maintain or jump start wellness lifestyles with self-directed detoxification and cleansing programs that encourage and 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.

THE DREAM SPA

6301 Gaston Ave #225, Dallas, TX 214-728-7627 TheDreamSpa.com Our bodies heal only when at rest, and with touch.

These modalities, when combined with natural skin care products produce a winning combination and great integration of body, mind and spirit. The Dream Spas facials and waxing focus on skin-health, prevention and wellness! Other services include reflexology, tinting, teeth-whitening, relaxation.

Fossil Fuels: Solid, liquid or gaseous fuels formed underground millions of years ago, by the decay and fossilization of dead organisms. The resulting fossil fuels, including coal, oil and natural gas, are nonrenewable because they take millions of years to form. Burning fossil fuels releases pollutants into the atmosphere, including greenhouse gases that are altering the Earth’s carbon cycle and destabilizing the climate.

Functional Medicine: A personalized medicine that focuses on primary prevention and deals with underlying causes, instead of symptoms, for serious chronic diseases. Treatments are grounded in nutrition and improved lifestyle habits and may make use of medications. The discipline uses a holistic approach to analyze and treat interdependent systems of the body and to create the dynamic balance integral to good health.

Global Warming: An increase in the average global temperature brought on by the gradual and steady increase in greenhouse gases that trap the sunlight’s heat in the atmosphere.

Green Building: An approach to site selection, building orientation, design and construction that minimizes a structure’s impact on the environment.

Green building considerations include minimizing site disturbance and construction waste; employing renewable technologies for heating, cooling and electrical systems; and incorporating sustainable, recycled, low-water and energy-efficient materials and products.

Green Living: Green living is an attempt to carry out your life in an eco-friendly, environmentally responsible manner or an attempt to minimize the size of your ecological footprint. Green living concerns itself with a range of topics and practices including conservation of resources, recycling, sustainability, green construction, alternative energy, organic food choices, and other environmental topics.

Green Technology: Green technology (or environmental technology), a subset of green living, refers to various sciences whose aim is to advance technology to help conserve and protect the environment, like recycling or renewable energy.

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Greenhouse Gases: Gases that allow solar radiation to enter the Earth’s atmosphere and warm its surface, but prevent thermal radiation from escaping from the atmosphere, thereby contributing to global warming. Greenhouse gas emissions come primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels to produce energy.

Greenwashing: A deliberate attempt by a business or entity to mislead the public into believing a product, service, company or practice is environmentally sensitive when in fact it is not.

Guided Imagery & Creative Visualization: Uses positive thoughts, images and symbols to focus the mind on the workings of the body to accomplish a particular goal, desired outcome or physiological change, such as pain relief or healing of disease. This flow of thought can take many forms and involve, through the imagination, all the physical senses.

Imagination is an important element of the visualization process; it helps create a mental picture of what is desired in order to transform life circumstances.

Senergy Medical Group Provides Unique, Patented Devices

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energy Medical Group is the exclusive distributor of the Tennant Biomodulatorand other alternative, integrative medical solutions developed by Dr. Jerry Tennant, who holds more than 13 patents for medical devices, including the Tennant Biomodulator PLUS and PRO.

Senergy is not a medical office and refers all medical matters to the Tennant Institute for Integrative Medicine. Their goal is to help customers and colleagues achieve improved health and well-being with innovative technology, accessories and education.

Tennant was one of the first surgeons in U.S. to place intraocular lenses in eyes after cataract surgery and was a pioneer in LASIK surgery other laser research. Senergy’s products are based on the principle that the body doesn’t get well by making damaged cells work correctly, but rather by making new cells. The process of rebuilding new and healthy cells is based on the fact that the body is constantly replacing itself; to make new cells, it must have raw materials (nutrition) and sufficient cellular energy to use the materials.

Location: 9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy. E., Ste. 1009, Irving, TX. For more information, call 972-580-0545 or visit Senergy.us. See ad on page 7.

Green Pioneer Breeze Energy

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Hakomi Therapy: Body-centered, experiential, transformational therapy. Clients are guided with mindfulness and loving presence into a deep understanding and healing of previously unconscious, detrimental patterns. Integrating scientific, psychological, and spiritual sources, Hakomi has evolved into a complex and elegant form of psychotherapy that is highly effective with a wide range of issues. The method draws from general systems theory and modern body-centered therapies including Gestalt, Psychomotor, Feldenkrais, Focusing, Ericksonian Therapy, Neurolinguistic Programming, and the work of Wilhelm Reich and Alexander Lowen. Core concepts of gentleness, nonviolence, compassion, and mindfulness evolved from Buddhism and Taoism.

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ost wind power companies are owned by big energy corporations, but Breeze Energy is owned by Walter Hornaday and John Spicer. Together, they have made an ongoing commitment to providing 100 percent clean, green Texas wind energy at an affordable price. In a state with enough wind power to meet more than 18 times its current electricity needs, they won’t do coal, they won’t do gas and they won’t do nuclear, either.

When he was studying for his degree in engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, Hornaday told his professor that he wanted to write his master’s thesis on wind power. He was promptly told to quit working on “sugary, tree-hugging ideas” and get serious about his career.

A background in mechanical engineering and an MBA from Texas A&M led John Spicer to an origination and business development position at a major traditional energy corporation. Purchasing wind energy for the company made him realize that must be a better way.

Hornadayand Spiceralso believe in giving back. Breeze Energy has a strong and growing education program, providing scholarships and grants to Texas students and enrichment programs to their schools.

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For more information, call 855-357-9463 or visit BreezeEnergy.com. See ad on page 2.

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

Church that Grows people.

Services are Sundays at 7:30am, 9:15am, 11:00am, 12:45am, and online at Streamingfaith.com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE

5502 Ben Davis, Sachse UnityOfSachse.com 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com We teach positive psychology based on Spiritual teachings of Jesus. Services are held Sundays at 11:30am. Join us as we share truths and principles to help along your spiritual journey. Each week’s message and all events are posted on our website for your convenience.

Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

STRESS MANAGEMENT QUANTUM ZEN

Nance Woods, Reiki Master 330 Market St, Baird, TX QuantumZen@windstream.net QuantumZenTX.com Stress? Illness? Injury? Weare a holistic wellness center specializing in stress management offeringBiofeedback, Human BioAcoustic Vocal Profiling and Reiki. Trying to sell your house but it just won’t sell? Keep getting an “unfriendly” feeling around your property? Property clearing is available. Distance sessions available.

THERMOGRAPHY THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS

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 45.

Plans to protect air and water, wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to protect man. ~Stewart Udall

VEGETARIAN

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You’re ready to transition to a vegetarian diet or already vegetarian but long for new recipes and tastes.

Let me help you select recipes and cook new healthy, delicious vegetarian dishes in your own kitchen.

Let’s discuss your needs and how I can help. Free 30-minute phone consultation.

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 22.

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

Judith Trimble Cooking@JudithTrimble.com 214-850-9709 JudithTrimble.com

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The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies. ~Gertrude Jekyll

THE HYNOTHERAPY CLINIC TheHynotherapyClinic.net HypnoTherapyClinic@sbcglobal.net 972-669-1393

Hypnotherapy helps people to better themselves. It helps a person stop smoking, shed unwanted weight, increase self-esteem, relieve stress and anxiety, overcome insomnia and increase productivity. Listen to Nanci’s soothing voice guide you to your best-self! In business since 1977, including chair Tai Chi Instruction. Call now for appointment.

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

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 12 & 31.

YARD AND GARDEN

Hatha (Yoga): Hatha yoga is the foundational discipline on which nearly all other styles are based. In Sanskrit, ha represents the sun and tha, the moon—hence, the practice is designed to bring the yin and yang, light and dark, masculine and feminine aspects and polarities into balance. Essentially, Hatha yoga brings all aspects of life together.

A class described as hatha will likely include slow-paced stretching, asanas, or postures, that are not too difficult, simple breathing exercises and perhaps, seated meditation. Hatha yoga classes provide a good starting point for beginners, who can learn basic poses and relaxation techniques.

Healing Touch: A non-invasive, relaxing and nurturing energy therapy that helps to restore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance and support selfhealing. A gentle touch is used on or near the fully clothed client to influence the body’s inner energy centers and exterior energy fields. Healing touch is used to ease acute and chronic conditions, assist with pain management, encourage deep relaxation and accelerate wound healing.

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.

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Baylor Health Care System Born 1903 – Dallas, TX

Scott & White Healthcare Born 1897 – Temple, TX

One year old.

More than a century in the making.

We share a long heritage serving our Texas communities. And just a year ago, Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare became one. Today, we’re looking toward the future of health care for everyone—a future we’re building together.

We’ve increased access to quality care for patients with more than 800 access points for 5.3 million patient encounters annually. We’ve expanded our commitment to community needs through $861 million in community benefit spending.* And we’ve created the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance, a 3,700 physician-strong network designed to deliver a new level of wellness-based, compassionate care to our patients.

Separately, we shared a vision for a vibrant future. One year later, we share the resources to bring it to life.

BaylorScottand White.com *Calculated for Baylor Scott & White not-for-profit hospitals in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 311 Photography may include models or actors and may not represent actual patients. Physicians provide clinical services as members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Scott & White Health’s subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers and do not provide clinical services as employees or agents of those medical centers, Baylor Health Care System, Scott & White Healthcare or Baylor Scott & White Health. BSWSAMCC_2_2015 CE 02.15