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fter the global celebration of Earth Day, I’m struck anew by the lack of official acknowledgement or even general discussion about the inextricable relationship between the state of Earth’s environment and our own health. It’s a grand missed opportunity to expand the ranks of newly awakened Earth stewards.

People are moved to action by things important and close to them. So the need is to clearly understand the proven links between individual health and the extinction of plants and animals, pesticide-laden genetically engineered food crops, toxic fossil fuel carbon emissions, degradation of our oceans and fresh water supplies, polluted air and the ramifications of producing and eating meat. Each has multiple layers of cause and effect, and we haven’t even touched on the economic fallout.

The next step is to promote intelligent discussion and understanding of alternative, eco-friendly, natural healing modalities and sustainability protocols. All serve to remind us that God our Creator is the master environmentalist and physician. He created a healthy self-sustaining planet, as history has well proved, until rampant overpopulation, poisonous chemicals and destruction of resources launched a downward spiral.

Many of us come to terms with these connections during our own or a loved one’s health crisis. It was during personal treatment for breast cancer at Miami Beach’s Mount Sinai Women’s Center that I finally sat up and listened to the facts, absorbed their meaning for me and moved to rid my immediate environment of harmful toxins.

I banned the Clorox that I had used to clean and disinfect everything. I switched to natural sweeteners because processed sugar breeds cancer. I stopped using pesticides and unnatural fertilizers which get tracked from the lawn into our home.

These days, I seek out foods, products, resources and remedies that are more a part of nature.

As publisher of the Metroplex’s green, healthy and sustainable living magazine, I daily encounter information, professionals and resources that make it ever clearer how green living is healthy and healthy living is green. I have hope because cancer treatment and prevention are at the worldwide forefront of integrative medicine that is based on the mind-body and health-environment connections.

Thus, we are pleased to share our groundbreaking Rethinking Cancer issue in the hope that its thought-provoking approach may be life-changing for you and your loved ones. In addition to our national feature articles on “Rethinking Breast Health” and “Journey to Health,” we have contributions from some of our foremost local practitioners. Thanks go to Dr. Constantine Kotsanis and the Kotsanis Institute, the experts at Baylor Health Sammons Cancer Center and The Cancer Treatment Center of America and Naturopath Jennifer Trejo, of Abundant Life Wellness Center.

As always, we hope you are moved to action by something you read in this month’s issue and that at a minimum you will pay more attention to the ingredients of the products you let into your home and body. Thank you for letting Natural Awakenings of Dallas-Fort Worth into your life.

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

8 newsbriefs 12 healthbriefs 19 EIGHT REASONS TO 14 globalbriefs HAVE A THERMOGRAM 22 16 ecotip 20 THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS PARTNERS 18 eventspotlight WITH ROCKWALL 20 businessspotlight COLONICS AND WELLNESS 28 consciouseating

by Julie Thibodeaux 30 healthykids 22 RETHINKING BREAST HEALTH 32 healingways

Natural Ways to Keep Breasts 14 Smooth, Pain-Free and Firm, while 37 fitbody Reducing the Risk of Cancer

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44 calendarofevents 26 CANCER PREVENTION STRATEGIES 47 ongoingevents

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Modern Streetcar Service Creates New Link to Downtown Dallas

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treetcar travel between historic Oak Cliff’s Methodist Dallas Medical Centerand downtown Dallas is back after a 50-year absence via a state-of-the-art electric vehicle and a free ride. The 1.6-mile route marks the first phase of the newDallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) project.

The starter line traverses the Trinity River corridor, which separates southern Dallas from the city’s largest employment centers. Specifically, the project targets commuters in mixed-use districts adjacent to downtown and helps connect them to transportation choices available in the city center.

“Our track record with DART Light Rail and the Trinity Railway Express gave the city of Dallas confidence that we also could successfully design, build, operate and maintain the Dallas street car,” says DART President and Executive Director Gary Thomas.

The second phase, which extends the route to the shopping and dining of Oak Cliff’s Bishop Arts District, is expected to be completed by early 2016. The third segment, currently in planning, will expand the streetcar line to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Omni Dallas Hotel.

DART and Uber Working Together to Help Customers Complete Trips

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orth Texas travelers should find it easier to park their cars and let someone else do the driving because an enhanced collaboration between DART and the popular car service, Uber. Following a successful trial during the Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade, Uber and DART are helping travelers connect with the Uber application through DART’s GoPass mobile ticketing application. Now DART customers can reach the Uber app to order a car to begin or finish their transit trip through the Events & Offers section of the GoPass app.

Both apps are available for Android and Apple smartphones through Google Play or the App Store.

View route and schedule information and vehicle photos are at DART.org/DallasStreetcar.

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newsbriefs Renaissance Festival Features Live Birds of Prey Demonstration

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he Scarborough Faire Renaissance Festival, one of the largest and most popular Renaissance festivals in the country, is ongoing weekends and Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through May 25, in Waxahachie. The festival is a recreated 16th-century English village, celebrating the mirth and merriment during the days of King Henry VIII. The “village” of Scarborough is 35 acres, larger than most shopping malls, set within a 167-acre site.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival is one of the largest outdoor juried craft shows in the country. More than 200 craft shops feature unique handmade wares made by artisans from around the nation. Each day, artisans demonstrate ancient crafts.

Live entertainment includes more than 200 performances daily, including sword fighting, comedians, mermaid lagoon, acrobats, musicians, jugglers, Scottish bagpipes, magicians, belly dancing, Renaissance instrumentals and court dancing. There are three full combat jousts each day and Birds of Prey, conducted by John Karger, of the Last Chance Forever Wildlife Conservatory.

Tickets are $25 and may be purchased in advance online.

Children 4 and under are free and passes are $20 for ages 5 to12. Location: 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX. For more information, visit SRFestival.com.

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Dallas Ultimate Women’s Expo 2015 Features Celebrity Speakers

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he Dallas Ultimate Women’s Expo will present a star-studded, empowering and entertaining weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 30, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 31, at the Irving Convention Center. Keynote celebrity speakers include Nancy Grace, host of CNN/Headline News; Melissa Gilbert, actress; NeNe Leakes,star of Glee; and Tabatha Coffey, star of Tabatha Takes Over. They will all be delivering motivational mesMelissa Gilbert sages to women on Living Your Best Life.

The Dallas Ultimate Women’s Expo also offers women a wealth of memorable, transformative experiences, including complimentary haircuts, makeovers, manicures, facials and plenty of free samples of the best cosmetics, skin care, and beauty products in the industry. There will also be do-it-gerself workshops such as jewelry making, cake decorating, sewing, candle making, gardening, Martha Stewart home décor and more.

Talented chefs will showcase their culinary skills with easy recipes for the summer and every dayfrom flambé to sauté, hors d’oeuvres desserts with free tastings. Also enjoy a luxurious complimentary massage inside the Rejuvenation Massage Garden, plus lots of unique shopping opportunities.

Advance tickets are $5 at DFWWomensExpo.com.

Energy Medicine Classes In Dallas

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den Energy Medicine is offering classes on energy medicine in the DFW area on an ongoing basis, with a new series beginning June 4. The Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture meridian system is used, as well as the ancient East Indian chakra system, tools from Brain Gym, qigong, indigenous healing methods and more that anyone can learn them. Energy medicine recognizes energy as a vital, living, moving force that determines much about our health and happiness.

Energy medicine is both a complement to other systems of medical and health care and also a complete system for self-help and self-care or care by a certified practitioner.

Proponents claim that it is effective for allergies, autoimmune illnesses, diabetes, nervous system disorders and more.

Techniques include tapping, rubbing, twisting or connecting specific energy points on the skin; tracing or swirling hands over specific areas or pathways; exercises or postures designed for specific effects; focused use of the mind and intention to move energies; and using hands, energies and intention to help another heal.

For more information, call Eden Energy Medicine Institute faculty and advanced practitioner Sarah Owen, MS, LPC, at at 972-364-9098 ext. 2206. See ad on page 23.

Kia Motors Soul EV to be Sold in Texas by June

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he Kia Soul EV (electric vehicle), the first mass-market, all-electric zero emissions vehicle to be sold in the U.S., will be on display at dealers some time in June.

Honored with an industry-first automotive environmental validation by Underwriters Laboratory for its innovative use of bio-based materials, the Soul EV has an EPA estimated range rating of 93 miles with an MPGe of 92 miles highway and 120 miles city, for a combined mileage of 105 miles. The Soul EV makes charging easy by plugging into any standard 120-volt outlet or a conventional 240-volt EV charger.

Select Kia retailers will be certified to sell and service the Soul EV, and customers will have access to charging stations installed at these facilities. Training for Dallas-Fort Worth area dealers is underway now.

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Meditation Improves Brain Health

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arvard Medical School researchers working at the Massachusetts General Hospital have determined that meditation can improve brain health. The researchers studied 16 volunteers that took part in an eight-week mindfulness meditation study at the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness.

The participants conducted mindfulness meditation exercises for an average of 27 minutes a day. Before and after the trial, the subjects were given tests and magnetic resonance imaging of their brains.

The researchers found that the practice of mindfulness meditation resulted in increased gray matter density in the hippocampus of the brain, an area associated with increased memory and learning capacity, plus a greater sense of compassion and introspection.

Heart Disease Detected Early with Breath Testing

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esearch published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found that breath testing can reveal potential heart disease and artery problems quickly and efficiently. Testing 31 patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) together with 34 healthy control subjects, the study found that concentrations of volatile gases such as propanol, ethanol and ammonia were significantly different among the heart disease patients.

It also found that the breath can reveal specific details about the heart’s condition. The breath test can be analyzed in fewer than 30 minutes.

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ast September, a Milan Court held in favor of plaintiffs that claimed that three doses of the hexavalent GlaxoSmithKline vaccine Infanrix Hexa that were administered to an infant beginning in 2006 caused autism later when he was a young boy. The vaccine is used for polio, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B, whooping cough and haemophilus influenzae type B. After hearing from several medical experts, the court ruled that the child likely suffered autism and brain damage as a result of the vaccine’s content of mercury and aluminum, combined with a genetic mutation in the child rendering greater susceptibility. The ruling ordered damages to be paid by the Italian government’s national vaccine injury compensation program. The court’s decision was also based upon GlaxoSmithKline’s list of possible adverse events resulting from the vaccine, which included five cases of autism during clinical trials.

Today in the U.S., most vaccines routinely given to children under 6 years of age are free of thimerosal, a mercury-derived preservative.

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A new study of 325 expectant mothers has determined that the baby’s exposure to toxins in the womb decreases when the mother’s weight gain during pregnancy approaches the guidelines recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2009.

Women that are underweight at the start of pregnancy are advised to gain between 28 and 40 pounds, women of a healthy weight 25 to 35 pounds, overweight women 15 to 25 pounds and obese women 11 to 20 pounds.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

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Stores Filled with Toxic Products HealthyStuff, a project of the Michiganbased Ecology Center, in collaboration with the Campaign for Healthier Solutions (CHS), has released a report, A Day Late and a Dollar Short: Discount Retailers are Falling Behind on Safer Chemicals, about toxic chemicals found in dollar store products.

It includes test results for 164 dollar store products such as toys, jewelry, school supplies and household items and found that 81 percent contained at least one hazardous chemical above a level that generates concern.”

The campaign sent a letter to the CEOs of the four largest dollar store chains, including Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and 99 Cents Only, urging them to stop the sale of these unsafe products, especially to communities of low-income and ethnic families that already live in more polluted areas and food deserts, and adopt policies that will instead protect both customers and their own businesses. Combined, these discount chains have annual sales totaling more than $36 billion and operate more stores nationally than Walmart.

The CHS is asking for a comprehensive set of reforms; communities need to let dollar store chains know that they want safer products and join local and national efforts advocating for nontoxic products.

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The 2015 State of Green Business report (Tinyurl. com/2015GreenBusinessReport), which assesses the environmental performances of companies worldwide, along with the trends to watch, is produced by GreenBiz, in partnership with Trucost.

Collectively, companies have been nibbling at the edges of challenges such as climate change, food security, ecosystems preservation and resource efficiency. One measure of corporate engagement going forward will be proactive involvement on political issues that could accelerate the transition to a low-carbon and more sustainable economy. It remains to be seen whether companies can afford to sit on the sidelines, letting the political process unfold, or worse, play defense against changes that might roil their status quo.

2015 will be an interesting year on multiple fronts, especially with the launch of the new sustainable development goals at the United Nations (UN) in New York this fall, along with UN climate talks in Paris in December. Both will be tests of corporate engagement and resolve in driving the kinds of change many of their CEOs publicly call for. The reports’ findings of companies’ progress in greenhouse gas and emissions, air pollutants, water use and solid waste production are all leveling off or even declining.

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Farmers Share Farm Machinery Instead of buying or renting expensive specialized machinery, farmers in Maine can now join a “lending library” of farm tools on short-term loan by using the Shared-Use Farm Equipment Pool, a partnership between the Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. There are already equipment co-ops and joint machinery ownerships around the country; now the sharing economy being established in urban areas seems to be catching on in rural America, too.

For a $100 annual fee, members can gain access to a seedbed cultivator, twoshank sub-soiler, plastic mulch layer, tine weeder, and strip and ridge tillers. The 1,200-pound mulch layer, for instance, retails for more than $2,000. Each piece is undeniably useful, but pricey, especially given the cost per use. Farmers have a three-day window to use the tools.

The pool came about when Mike Gold, an MFT staff member, saw the need to lower costs for both new and seasoned farmers. Currently, most of the tool pool members are newer vegetable farmers, but Gold says there’s appeal for established land stewards, too: “They see the opportunity to use that one piece of equipment that they may only need once a year or once every few years.”

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Cyantraniliprole has been proven to cause liver toxicity, and the EPA notes that it also alters the stability of the thyroid as tested on laboratory rats. Although the agency maintains that the pesticide is not a direct thyroid toxicant, any indirect effects on this glandular function are likely to disrupt the endocrine system. As its current endocrine disruptor screening program is still in the process of validating tests, EPA registration of the new active ingredient is questionable.

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he city of Richardson’s 23rd annual Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival, North Texas’ largest music festival, will be held from May 15 to 17 at the Galatyn Park Urban Center. The award-winning, multi-day eclectic arts and music festival will bring a distinctive lineup of Grammy-award-winning artists and draws local and national acts performing the best in classic rock, country, funk, pop, alt-rock, folk and Americana.

Performers include Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Kansas, Wynonna and The Big Noise, Blue October, 38 Special, Everclear, Fuel, Leon Russell, The Smithereens, Tonic, Minus The Bear,The Joe Ely Band, Gary P. Nunn, Max Stalling, Trout Fishing In America, The Zane Williams Band, Susan Werner, Zepparella—a tribute to Led Zeppelin and Le Freak.

A Battle of the Bands competition on May 16 will showcase three local high school bands. A qualifier round will take place on May 1 at The Door Dallas. Two bands will be selected outright to compete in the finals at Wildflower and an additional two or three bands will be selected to compete in an online fan’s choice contest for the third and final slot at the festival (see WildflowerFestival.com/battleofthebands.html).

The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival began as a small community event to celebrate the acres of wildflowers planted throughout the city each spring in 1993 held in a local park in northeast Richardson. Twenty years later, the festival has become the premier music event in the area with the addition of national headline acts.

Growing crowds and subsequent logistical challenges lead the event to its first move to the Greenway Corporate Office Park. at U.S. 75 and Campbell Road, where the event was able to expand with multiple stages andmore than 30 acres of arts, music, and family activities. In 1998, the Wildflower Nights! Program was added, bringing an additional weekend of concert-style entertainment to the event.

Wildflower Nights! features evening concerts with amphitheater seating, and the program quickly gained more popularity as bigger and better artists were added to the lineup each year. In 2014, more than 60,000 attendees ranging from ages 25 to 54 attended the event.

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“I’m friends and associates of the Thermography Center of Dallas. It was kind of a logical next step,” she says. Robinson is already seeing a demand for the service at her clinic through word of mouth.

Thermography complements other treatments at Rockwall Colonics, including colonics, nutrition therapy, ionic foot baths and far-infrared sauna. Robinson began offering alternative therapies after she faced colon cancer and was told she had only two weeks to live. When traditional medicine failed, she adopted a raw food diet, began a vitamin C IV and started colon hydrotherapy treatments. That was 17 years ago.

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That starts with making sure the body is getting the right nutrients. “I’d rather people go to food rather than any supplement,” says Robinson, who is a raw food chef trained in herbology. Colon hydrotherapy is another of her signature treatments. “The colon is the garbage disposal of the body, so if it’s not clean, the blood will not be clean,” she says. Ozone therapy, infrared and steam saunas and ionic

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RETHINKING BREAST HEALTH Natural ways to keep breasts smooth, pain-free and firm, while reducing the risk of cancer.

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e’ve been conditioned to narrowly define breast health in terms of pink ribbon campaigns, cancer awareness marches and cold, steel mammography machines. Nearly 30 years after anticancer drug maker Imperial Chemical Industries (now AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals) established the first National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 1985, many women have come to equate healthy breasts with cancer-free breasts, and assume the most important thing they can do is undergo regular screening.

But amid this chorus, some women’s health advocates are striving to get a different message across: There are a host of steps women can take to not only fend off disease in the future, but keep their breasts in optimal condition today. “We need to change the conversation about our breasts from how to avoid breast cancer and detect it early to how to have healthy breasts and enjoy them,” says Dr. Christiane Northrup, an obstetrician and gynecologist from Yarmouth, Maine, and author of the new book Goddesses Never Age: The Secret Prescription for Radiance, Vitality, and Well-Being.

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Laurie Steelsmith, co-author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health. Because breasts are extremely sensitive to hormonal fluctuations throughout the body, they can also serve as a barometer of overall health. “If you’re having chronic breast symptoms, it can be your body’s wisdom saying, ‘Help. Something’s wrong.’ Women need to listen.”

While some premenstrual swelling and tenderness is normal, exaggerated or persistent pain is often a sign of systemic estrogen dominance in relation to progesterone. It’s common in the years leading up to menopause, but can also hint at impaired thyroid function, because low levels of thyroid hormones have been shown to boost estrogen in breast tissue, advises Steelsmith.

Large, fluid-filled cysts or fibrous lumps, while non-cancerous, can also be a reflection of overexposure to harmful chemicals and toxin buildup, combined with poor lymph flow, notes Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan, an integrative physician in Greensboro, North Carolina. “If a woman has lumpy, bumpy breasts, they probably contain too many toxins, and those toxins are primarily estrogenic.” Addressing such symptoms is important not only to relieve discomfort, but also because

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excess estrogen can fuel future cancer risk, says Vaughan.

Any new, suspicious lump should be evaluated by a professional. Also, severe breast tenderness combined with nipple discharge could be a sign of infection or a problem with the pituitary gland, so it should also be checked. But typically, subtle natural healthcare steps can go a long way toward restoring breast wellness.

For nipple tenderness, Steelsmith recommends chaste-tree berry (175 milligrams [mg] of powdered extract or 40 drops daily). The herbal supplement mimics naturally occurring progesterone in the body, helping to counter estrogen dominance. Vitamin E (400 to 800 international units [IU] per day) and evening primrose oil (1,500 mg twice a day) have also been shown to alleviate breast tenderness.

For fibrous or cyst-filled breasts, Vaughan advises supplementing with iodine (up to 12.5 mg per day via kelp, seaweed or oral tablets) or applying an iodine solution to the breasts at night.

A key constituent of thyroid hormones, iodine helps the liver convert unfriendly forms of estrogen into friendlier forms and flush toxins out of lymph nodes in the breast. Also, steer clear of chocolate and coffee, because caffeine is

believed to interact with enzymes in the breast, exaggerating pain and lumpiness.

Also consider ditching the bra, says Vaughan. Brassieres can constrict lymph nodes and hinder blood circulation in breasts, locking toxins in and aggravating fibrocystic symptoms. The link between bras and breast cancer risk remains hotly debated, with one 2014 U.S. National Cancer Institute study of 1,400 women concluding unequivocally that, “There’s no evidence that wearing a bra increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer,” while smaller studies from the United States, China, Venezuela, Scotland and Africa suggest a link.

Vaughan, the founder of BraFree.org, says the science is compelling enough that she has chosen to keep her own bra use to a minimum and advises her patients to do the same.

“Obviously, there are certain sports where you should wear a sports bra and there are certain dresses that only look right with a bra,” says Vaughan.

At a minimum, avoid wearing a bra to bed and steer clear of underwires and overly tight bras that leave red marks.

“This is not about guilt-tripping women into never wearing a bra. It’s about wearing a bra less.”

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That’s a problem, says Northrup, because, “Healthy breasts are breasts that are loved. We have to stop beating them up.”

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of women getting breast implants for cosmetic reasons ballooned from 212,500 in 2000 to 286,254 in 2014.

Physicians—including Northrup— claim that modern implants don’t, in the majority of cases, promote disease like older silicone implants did. Yet even plastic surgeons warn that having implants should be fully thought out, and at some point they’ll probably have to come out. “They are manmade devices, and are not intended to be lifelong. At some point, you will probably have to have further surgery,” says Dr. Anureet Bajaj, an Oklahoma City plastic surgeon.

Bajaj notes that implants can rupture, forming scar tissue and lending irregular shape to the breast. Often, as a woman ages and her body changes, the larger breasts she chose in her 20s no longer look right and may cause back and shoulder pain. In some cases, implants can also lead to loss of nipple sensitivity. For these and other reasons, 23,774 women—including actress Melissa Gilbert and model Victoria Beckham—had their implants removed in 2014, often following up with a breast lift (using their own tissue) to restore their shape.

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Triumph Over The ‘Big C’

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hen Sandy Messonnier was diagnosed with breast cancer, she faced scary treatment decisions as doctors pressured her to consider all means available. “I was more afraid of the treatment than the cancer itself,” says Messonnier, 52, of Plano, Texas.

“I kept feeling like I was being lumped into one big category of all women that got breast cancer, rather than treated as an individual.”

With the help of her holistic veterinarian husband Shawn Messonnier, Sandy took a more measured approach, blending conventional and complementary medicine in an individualized protocol the couple describes in their book, Breast Choices for the Best Chances: Your Breasts, Your Life, and How You Can Win the Battle!

After careful consideration, Sandy opted for two lumpectomies three weeks apart, instead of a mastectomy, to remove

the small tumor. The second one was done to clear up a few remaining cells indicated by a biopsy. Meanwhile, she took supplements including green tea and coriolus mushrooms to impede the spread of the cancer cells.

Several tests helped determine if she needed chemotherapy and the optimum dose for some of her supplements. The results prompted her to decline chemotherapy and opt for a brief stint of radiation while taking the supplements quercetin and curcumin to help combat the fatigue and other side effects.

Afterward, she cleansed her body with homeopathic mistletoe, herbal milk thistle and other detoxifying supplements. Then she began the work of keeping cancer at bay.

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Her regimen called for committing to keeping up with the healthy diet, plus regular walks, yoga and Pilates that she believes helped keep the cancer relatively mild to begin with. But she also made some life changes to address the one thing she believes may have driven the outbreak in the first place—stress. She made peace with her mother, which reduced a lot of stress, began to cultivate a spiritual life and now takes time to meditate or walk when she feels even lightly stressed.

She also vowed to keep the fear of recurrence from overwhelming her. “Many women never stop worrying about it,” she observes. “That is toxic energy you are putting back into your body.”

As of this October, Messonnier will be five years cancer-free. Her advice for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer: “Chemotherapy, radiation and mastectomy are not among the right choices for all women. There are other options, depending on the type of cancer. Don’t be so fearful that you make hasty decisions you don’t need to make.”

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Be smart: Avoid tobacco, smoking and second-hand smoke.

Get Screened on Time: The American Cancer Society recommends these guidelines for regular screening in most adults: Breast: Annual mammograms for women after age 40 and self-exams monthly.

Cervical: For women after age 21, pelvic exam with PAP/ HPV testing, depending on age and history.

Prostate: Starting at age 50, men should talk to their doctor about their prostate health.

Ask the doctor about your PSA level, as higher values are associated with either prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate, which is not a cancerous condition.

Colon: After age 50, an annual stool test to check for blood, a colonoscopy every 10 years and/or possiblyother screening procedures such as sigmoidoscopy or CT or barium enema as recommended by a physician.

Lung: No regular screening other than regular annual checkups.

Know your family history. If you have specific risk factors for certain types of cancer, you may need additional or modified screenings, which can include earlier, more frequent or different screenings.

For more information, visit CancerCenter.com.

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EATING SKINNY Why Vegans and Vegetarians are Naturally Trim

by Judith Fertig

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e read the labels touting low sugar, carbs, fats and calories. We try this and that diet, hoping the pounds will melt away. Yet more than a third of U.S. adults, nearly 80 million of us, remain overweight or obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in Atlanta.

The problem might be that we’re getting the wrong advice. While most weight-loss plans focus on reducing calories, recent research shows that vegan and vegetarian dietary patterns can result in more weight loss than those that include meat, without even emphasizing caloric restriction. Scientists at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia, point to their study, How Plant-Based Do We Need to Be to Achieve Weight Loss?

Study participants were divided into five groups, according to eating style, from vegan to flexitarian to carnivore, and monitored for an eight-week period. At the end of the evaluation, those that followed an entirely plantbased diet achieved the greatest weight loss. Study leader Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy, Ph.D., notes, “Many researchers agree that vegan eating styles are tied to lower BMI [body mass index], lower prevalence of Type 2 diabetes and less weight gain with age.”

Can it really be that simple… eat more plants and lose weight? “Yes,” says clean food coach Jeannette Bessinger, of Newport, Rhode Island. “Most people could benefit from eating more vegetables.” Co-author of Natural Solutions

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Eat food. Not too much.

Mostly plants. ~Michael Pollan for Digestive Health with Naturopath Jillian Sarno Teta, Bessinger advises her clients to start by eating more green, leafy vegetables.

Vegetables contribute to weight control in several ways, says Bessinger.

They fill us up and help calm cravings.

Plus, when plants become the bulk of what we eat, we naturally consume fewer high-fat, high-calorie foods.

For an easy appetite-control strategy, Bessinger suggests having a cup of vegetable soup about 10 minutes before a meal. “It shuts off your appetite valve and you’ll eat noticeably less,” she says, while still feeling full. She also recommends slowing down and being mindful when we eat. Vegetables help us do that. “It takes two-and-a-half minutes to eat a piece of cheesecake, but much more time to eat a big salad,” she says.

For New York City-based Victoria Moran, author of Main Street Vegan and The Good Karma Diet, losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle became easier once she adopted a vegan diet. “I’ve been through life and loss and ages 40 and 50, and my weight

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stays steady, some 60 pounds less than it once was,” she says. “Every year when I put away my winter clothes and get out my summer clothes, they fit.”

Her eating strategy is easy, too.

“Make your plate look like a Christmas tree,” says Moran, “mostly green with splashes of other bright colors from vegetables and fruits.” She eats green veggies in several ways. She makes her own green juices—one favorite combines celery, kale, apple and lemon juice. She also adds tender greens like romaine or spinach to smoothies that might also contain fruit and citrus juice. She steams greens with plenty of garlic and makes big salads.

“I bought my salad bowl at a restaurant supply house,” Moran exclaims. Salads get an oomph factor with a selection of avocado, pumpkin or hemp seeds, mushrooms, chickpeas or red beans, artichoke hearts, chunks of steamed yam and sautéed tofu or tempeh. Moran cites benefits of more energy to do more physical activity and “feeling really good” as additional outcomes of her dietary shift.

Sophie Uliano, a Los Angelesbased natural beauty expert and author of the new Gorgeous for Good, agrees, believing that eating a vegan diet 80 percent of the time can pay dividends in weight loss, well-being, energy and beauty. “Most of the time, eat clean and healthy,” she recommends. “It’s not a diet. It’s a ‘live-it’, a way of life.”

Uliano recently asked two colleagues on the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family show to try eating vegan, while also eliminating gluten, alcohol, caffeine and refined grains.

The pair lost weight, gained energy and improved their skin tone.

“Transformation comes in a series of small, consistent decisions over time,” concludes Bessinger, eating salad instead of cheeseburgers and vegetables instead of fries. For natural weight management, “Make strategic, long-term changes in stages that you can actually sustain over time.”

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

Vegan Food Undergoing a Renaissance

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egan foods (besides raw, organic veggies, of course) have come a long way since the grainy baked goods of the 1970s. These breakthroughs in the world of vegan cooking aren’t highly processed—they’re plantbased foods that are kinder alternatives to their animal-based cousins—and they’re changing the face of veganism.

One of the biggest complaints usually heard about a vegan diet is that vegans rely too much on “fake” food to satisfy cravings for the animal products they left behind. However, a vegan lifestyle is arguably about protecting animals, not asceticism.

The vegan community is constantly experimenting with cooking techniques and flavors, and some of the results have made eating vegan much more accessible than it once was.

Eggs are useful for baking, and cheese tastes good. Bacon may not be a spice, but its smoky, rich flavor certainly enhances a dish. Finding ways to replace foods like these makes transitioning less overwhelming.

Aquafaba

Aquafaba is just bean cooking liquid. The vegan community has started calling it that because “bean juice” doesn’t do this

magical egg replacer justice. Garbanzo or white bean liquid seem to get the best results, but it can be red bean, black bean or lentil, as long as there is enough liquid.For most baking recipes, three tablespoons of aquafaba replaces one egg. Folks have used it to make cookies, brownies, cakes,pies and even meringue.

and coconut whip are replacing pig bacon and heavy cream. Vegan food doesn’t always have to be health food.

It just has to be free of animal products.

Vegan Mayonnaise

Vegan Cheese

Vegan cheese can be heavily processed, but there are companies making fermented vegan cheese out of nuts that rival its dairy cousin. We can even make your own vegan cheese at home. Miyko Schinner published a cookbook, Artisan Vegan Cheese, with recipes mostly for fermented cheeses, but there are some newbie examples, too.

Coconut Bacon

There are many ways to make plantbased bacon in the kitchen. Probably the most satisfying is coconut bacon, which we can make from scratch or buy pre-made. It’s rich, fatty, smoky and a little bit sweet. The coconut bacon from a small company named Phoney Baloney’s contains organic coconut, organic tamari (water, organic soybeans, salt), maple syrup, liquid smoke (water, natural hickory concentrate), grape seed oil, sea salt, pepper and spices. A sprinkling of coconut bacon turns an iceberg lettuce salad and plain baked potato into a feast.

Vegan mayo doesn’t have to be loaded with processed ingredients.

The most popular commercial vegan mayo right now is probably Just Mayo, which contains non-BMO expellerpressed canola oil, filtered water, lemon juice, white vinegar and 2 percent or less of the following: organic sugar, salt, pea protein, spices, modified food starch and beta-carotene.

Aquafaba can be used to make vegan mayo from scratch (see recipe at PeanutButterAndVegan.com/april-allnatural-day-5).

It is much easier to cut out or cut back on animal products now than it was 10 years ago.

Like many other healthy, conscious practices, veganism has come a long way, baby.

For more information, visit Care2.com/ greenliving.

Whipped Coconut Cream

There are a number of processed vegan whips, but for a whole food, plant-based whipped cream, look no further than a can of coconut milk. Only two ingredients are needed (see recipe at MinimalistBaker.com).

Some people think that coconut health claims are dubious, but remember that coconut bacon

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KIDS ¤ VEGGIES How to Instill Healthy Lifelong Habits

by Clancy Cash Harrison

Starting at conception, the early years of a child’s life are a perfect window of opportunity to establish a foundation of healthy eating.

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Here are simple tips parents can practice in the first three years to establish lifelong good eating habits.

Start early. We all know that eating healthy during pregnancy will help a baby grow, but many may not realize that an infant can taste flavors in utero and through breast milk. Eating a variety of fresh produce during pregnancy and breastfeeding helps shape a healthy diet later in life.

Treat weaning as a time for the infant to explore the texture, taste and aroma of an array of foods. After six months of exclusive breastfeeding, food can be introduced, although breast milk is still the primary source of nutrients.

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ing with nutrients. Offering a variety of organic produce ensures optimal nutrition and decreases chemical exposure.

Research reported by the Harvard Medical School and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, among others, shows that richly colored foods help build dense bones, powerful brains and tough immunity. Good candidates include butternut squash, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, carrots, broccoli, berries and citrus. Also go for those naturally high in iron, such as peas, leafy greens, apricots, raisins and legumes. Avoid anything high in sugar and other sweeteners, hydrogenated oils, artificial colorings and other harmful additives.

Another important yet often overlooked foundation of healthy eating is encouraging a child to self-regulate his or her calorie intake. Self-regulation starts on the first day of breastfeeding and is carried through adulthood. Respecting

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a child’s decision to end a meal allows them to control their own food intake.

Common signals infants use to end a meal include turning their head away, arching back, throwing food on the floor and showing an interest in other activities. To encourage self-regulation, always serve meals and healthy snacks on a schedule and allow the child to feed himself when possible.

As early as 7 months of age, most healthy infants are developmentally ready to do this, which should optimize nutrient consumption, increase participation in family meals and contribute to a less stressful mealtime. Appropriate foods for self-feeding should easily melt in an infant’s mouth and be a safe size, such as soft fruits and cooked vegetables. To prevent choking, avoid round, hard and sticky foods such as whole grapes, peanuts, popcorn and nut or seed butters.

Don’t be afraid to add mild herbs and spices to a child’s food. An easy way to teach healthy flavor preferences, develop taste buds and reduce pickiness when they’re older is to expose children to many foods, textures and aromas. A dash of cumin in smashed avocado or freshly chopped mint mixed with diced strawberries introduces new perspective on a favorite food.

Food refusal is inevitable, normal behavior. Children will love a food one day and hate it the next. Rethinking the definition of variety empowers parents to reintroduce a not-so-favorite food many times. If children don’t like the way an item feels or looks, they may not taste it.

The refusal of a carrot doesn’t necessarily doom carrots. They can be coined, minced, mashed, puréed and diced to change the texture, plus they can be served cold, at room temperature or tepid.

A child’s early adventurous eating increases the willingness to experiment with a wider range of less familiar foods as a young adult in a multicultural foodscape. Kids are not born reciting an alphabet; it takes time and practice to read and learn a new language. Similarly, it requires time and patient practice to establish a healthy foundation for eating.

Have faith in the family’s ability to make eating together enjoyable for everyone.

Clancy Cash Harrison is a mother of two,

pediatric feeding therapist, registered dietitian and author of Feeding Baby: Simple Approaches to Raising a Healthy Baby and Creating a Lifetime of Nutritious Eating. Connect at FieldsOfFlavor.com.

Kid Feeding Tips

by Clancy Cash Harrison n Holding off on fruits as a first food to prevent development of a sweet tooth is a myth. A sweet taste preference is engrained in an infant’s DNA (Annual Review of Nutrition; Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care). n Restricting foods high in sugar and fat increases a child’s preference for them. Then, when sweets are made available, the child feels compelled to overeat them (Appetite; The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; Proceedings of the Nutrition Society). n Most children will refuse a new food and by age 2, become afraid of anything new. Therefore, introduce a large variety of foods early in life (Appetite; International Journal of Obesity). n Pressuring a child to eat is a behavior associated with unhealthy eating habits. Not only does it set them up for long-term food aversions, it teaches them to distrust their internal feelings of hunger and fullness, often leading to a habit of overeating.

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hese recipes are designed to build dense bones, powerful brains and tough immunity by strategically pairing foods to increase the absorption of vital nutrients. Even toddlers love to use the creamy recipes as dips for their favorite vegetable sticks. To encourage self-feeding with a thinner-texture recipe, place food on a spoon and let the infant lean into it or pull the spoon to their mouth.

Cinnamon Smashed Sweet Potatoes

2 Tbsp smashed organic sweet potato Dash organic cinnamon Bake sweet potato until its center is soft. Remove flesh from peel. Smashing with a fork, mix in cinnamon. Add breast milk to thin as needed.

Dilled Peas

1 /4 tsp organic coconut oil 1 Tbsp organic peas 1 pinch fresh chopped organic dill

In a cast iron skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add peas and cook for 5 minutes, constantly stirring. Toss with dill before serving.

Sweet and Chunky Avocado

½ ripe organic avocado, mashed with a fork ½ ripe organic banana Pinch of organic cinnamon (optional) Mix ingredients well until smooth and creamy. Add breast milk to thin as needed. For more texture, dice the banana and gently mix into mashed avocado.

Strawberry and Almond Purée

8 raw, soaked almonds 4 large organic strawberries, diced 1 tsp fresh chopped organic herbs (basil, cilantro or mint) Pulse almonds in a blender until finely chopped. Add strawberries and herb of choice. Mix until well blended.

Banana and Coconut Ice Cream 4 frozen organic bananas (without peels) ½ cup unsweetened organic coconut milk 1 tsp organic vanilla extract

Basil and Banana

1 tsp finely chopped fresh organic basil ½ diced organic banana In a blender, mix all ingredients until smooth. Add breast milk to thin as needed.

In a blender, mix all ingredients until smooth. Top with fresh organic berries.

Recipes and photos courtesy of Clancy Cash Harrison from Feeding Baby: Simple Approaches to Raising a Healthy Baby and Creating a Lifetime of Nutritious Eating. natural awakenings

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Giving Birth Naturally Conscious Choices Lead to Less Intervention

by Meredith Montgomery

When actress Ricki Lake gave birth to her second child in her home bathtub with the assistance of a midwife, she felt empowered by doing it on her own terms. “Giving birth wasn’t an illness, something that needed to be numbed. It was something to be experienced,” she says.

When women let their bodies naturally lead, labor can last as little as 20 minutes or as long as two weeks, and the spectrum of pain intensity is equally broad. A healthy prenatal lifestyle that prepares a mom-to-be for a natural physical, emotional and spiritual experience of childbirth is highly beneficial.

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in a hospital was promotabor and delivery Most births ed as a safer alternative. is a natural process that can be enjoyed. should be viewed By 1938, half of domes “ I t ’s n o t s o m e t h i n g as a natural life tic births took place in hospitals, and by 1960 it to be afraid of,” says process instead rose to 97 percent. CurMel Campbell, author rently, midwives attend of The Yoga of Pregnanof a potential less than 8 percent of cy. “It’s a wonderful and beautiful experience. We medical emergency. births here, and fewer than 1 percent occur need to remember that ~Abby Epstein, The outside a hospital. the body is designed for Business of Being Born Natural labor and giving birth.” delivery in a hospital

Natural childbirth is possible, but, “It’s hard to have an uses few or no artificial medical interunmedicated birth in many hospitals if ventions such as drugs, continuous you don’t know your rights, understand fetal monitoring, forceps delivery or episiotomies (cuts to enlarge the vaginal your physiology and have a doula by opening). According to the U.S. Centers your side helping you avoid unnecesfor Disease Control (CDC), 32.7 percent sary interventions,” says Ina May Gaskin, a pioneering midwife and author of deliveries were by Cesarean section of Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. Key in 2013—most performed in situations where a vaginal birth would have posed factors to discuss include fetal monitoring, intravenous tubes and the option to a relatively low risk to the health of mother and child. Entirely natural child- eat or drink during labor. birth is now rare here compared with Benefits of Home Births other countries, but that wasn’t always Women choose home births and the case. homey birthing centers because they

In 1900, 95 percent of all U.S. labor there more comfortably, feel more births took place in the home; when in control of the process and can more more moved to hospitals here in the easily avoid interventions. Many moms early 20th century, midwives still seek out a midwife’s services because typically handled the delivery in other they don’t want to repeat the convencountries, sometimes without a doctor tional hospital experience that accompresent. In America, obstetrics became a profession and a doctor-attended birth panied their first baby’s arrival.

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“Pregnancy’s not the time to overexert yourself; let go of the temptation to overachieve and instead practice breathing and mindfulness,” advises Campbell. “If you’re experiencing morning sickness, try to embrace it and how it serves you. By doing so, you’ll be more in tune with your body. These lessons are gifts you can take with you into labor.”

She reminds women that the baby is always getting nourishment from all that mom eats and breathes in, and also feeds off of her feelings and emotions.

“The more we can feel at peace with ourselves and incorporate the baby into our being, the more we feel a connection and union,” she says. “It’s vital that you let your body’s innate wisdom be your guide and respect any cues it may give.”

Campbell guides expectant mothers through a yoga practice that embraces the changes occurring each trimester. For example, a more physical practice in the second trimester utilizes the surge of energy to build stamina and strength, while opening the heart, hips and pelvis.

Complementary relaxation techniques for labor include breathing practices, visualization, meditation and massage. When a mother isn’t connected to monitors and tubes, she’s free to experiment with positions and props such as balls, bars and pillows, plus a warm shower or bath. If a hospital birth is planned, Gaskin notes that labor often slows once a woman leaves the

comfort of home, and recommends laboring at home as long as possible.

There is no way to predict the course of labor and delivery when women let nature take the lead. Campbell, a mother of three, says, “I tried to focus on the intention of what I wanted for my birthing experience, while also surrendering expectations, knowing that I would have whatever type of birth I was supposed to have.” She adds, “The breath is the most important thing—it keeps us in the moment, helps us to relax and supports us through labor.”

While the home birth option is important to America’s new generation of trailblazing women, it’s also significant on a macro level. Gaskin explains, “It’s hard for staff to change routine practices in hospitals but home births make innovation possible.” Home births demonstrated that women don’t require routine episiotomies and have shown how maternal mobility and position changes can help labor progress and free badly stuck babies (earlier methods often injured mother and child).

Gaskin has found, “Wherever and however you decide to give birth, your

By 2006 Cesarean delivery was the number one surgical procedure in American hospitals.

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experience will impact your emotions, mind, body and spirit for the rest of your life. No one should have a home birth who doesn’t want one, but it must be one of the choices.”

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

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A Mother’s Guide to Natural Childbirth

by Meredith Montgomery

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etermining the best birth setting for a mother necessitates sound planning.

If an unmedicated birth is a goal, these insights may help in making decisions.

Home birth takes place in the comfort of home, typically with the assistance of a midwife, and is suitable for a healthy woman with a low-risk pregnancy. She is able to wear her own clothing and eat as she pleases. Because monitoring of mother and baby is done intermittently, she is free to move around.

Confirm the midwife’s certification with the American Midwifery Certification Board and ask how many home births she’s attended and which obstetricians she consults. Discuss the signs and symptoms that might necessitate a move to the hospital and how quickly it can be done. While a midwife’s fee is often far less than the cost of a hospital birth, not all insurance companies cover home births.

A birth center provides personalized, family-centered care in a homelike environment for healthy women.

Practitioners follow principles of problem prevention, sensitivity, safety, appropriate medical intervention and cost-effectiveness. A certified nursemidwife typically delivers the baby, but the collaborative practice team also

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includes obstetricians, pediatricians and other specialists. Mothers experience personal freedoms similar to a home birth, and tubs for water births are usually available, plus other birthing props such as squatting bars, stools and balls.

The center should be accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Birth Centers. Inquire what the protocol for care will be if complications arise, learn what the center’s charges for care cover and confirm if the family’s insurance policy will pay for the services provided.

A hospital generally has access to the latest medical technology, making it a preferred option for medium-to-highrisk pregnancies. With proper preparations, an unmedicated birth is possible in this traditional setting. Investigate their rates of Cesarean births and episiotomies and the determining parameters.

To allow for an active labor, request intermittent fetal monitoring, avoid intravenous fluids and ask about the availability of birthing props. Become familiar with hospital policies, such as who can be in the delivery room and whether the baby will stay with mom after the birth. If a nurse midwife is not on staff, consider hiring a doula to assist in preparing for and carrying out the family’s birth plan.

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Kotsanis Institute Offering Stem Cell Therapy

by Julie Thibodeaux

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he Kotsanis Institute, in Grapevine, offers a variety of alternative therapies, including oxidative therapy, thermography and regenerative therapy.

Starting in mid-June after receiving certification, owner Constantine Kotsanis, M.D., will be adding stem cell therapy to his treatment options. The therapy utilizes the power of young cells to invigorate ailing systems.

Back in the late 1980s, Kotsanis faced an illness that hadn’t responded to traditional medical protocols. However, the native of Greece had grown up in a family that included surgeons on his father’s side and herbalists on his mother’s side. As a result, the board-certified otolaryngologist (head and neck surgeon) was open to the idea of alternative medicine. Willing

to experiment, he headed to Mexico, where he received stem cell treatment. When the treatments worked, he came home with a new confidence in alternative medicine. “It opened up a Pandora’s Box to see what else is out there,” said Kotsanis, who has practiced medicine in DFW for more than 30 years.

“Stem cell therapy is a clever way to rejuvenate your body,” says Kotsanis. Stem cell therapy involves extracting stem cells from a person’s body and injecting them into damaged areas. Kotsanis notes that this is not the controversial practice of embryonic stem cell therapy, which involves removing stem cells from a fetus. “We don’t practice or promote embryonic stem cell therapy,” he says.

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Kotsanis adds that the autologous cells from a person’s own body have several benefits that the embryonic cells don’t have. Primarily, they are more readily accepted by the body.

The therapy is often used for degenerative joint problems, trauma and autoimmune disease, but the doctor says their potential has yet to be fully explored. “It can potentially treat every disease in every part of your body,” he advises.

Kotsanis believes that stem cell treatment will prove to be a breakthrough therapy, but that the first step in treating any disease is getting the body in shape, making sure his clients are eating well and exercising. Detoxing is also key. “It’s just like remodeling a house. First, you have to take out the old stuff,” he says. “You have to clean up the body so the stem cells will take.”

While many might blame their genetics for their chronic conditions, Kotsanis says it’s the contaminants that have crept into our environment since the Industrial Revolution 150 years ago that are to blame for many of today’s diseases, saying, “If I had find a magic bullet to cure most of today’s diseases, it would be a time machine to send people back 300 years.” He also prescribes myriad emotional wellness habits such as deep breathing, meditation and reducing stress. “Stem cells are wonderful in the right hands, but it’s the last thing you do,” he says. “It’s the cherry on top of the cake, but you have to have the cake first.”

The Kotsanis Institute is located at 2260 Pool Rd., in Grapevine. For more information, call 817-481-6342 or visit KotsanisInstitute.com.

Julie Thibodeaux is a contributing writer to Natural Awakenings Dallas.

You must do the things you think you cannot do. ~Eleanor Roosevelt

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Flexing Our

MUSCLES Weightlifting Makes Us Fit,

Healthy and Self-Confident

by Debra Melani

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omen who shy away from the traditionally male-centric weight rooms might want to reconsider. Standing their ground amid the deadlift bars and iron plates could lead to a host of unimagined benefits. Research has found that among other things, hoisting dumbbells can amp up the fat burn, ward off some common diseases and make women stronger, both inside and out.

Burn Calories When Resting

Aerobic activity can burn more calories while doing it (e.g., 14 to 16 per minute when running), but strength training prolongs the burn, even when resting afterward, according to Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., of Quincy, Massachusetts, who publishes widely on the topic in scientific journals, magazine articles and books. Women will burn fewer calories while pumping iron than when running (between eight and 10 calories a minute), but because of weightlifting’s action—traumatizing muscle tissue and forcing it to rebuild—muscle recovery requires increased expenditure of energy, and thus calories, when the person is at rest.

The research shows a revvedup burn of between 5 percent and 7 percent for three full days after a workout, says Westcott, who developed the exercise science major at Quincy College and has reviewed and directed strength-training research for more than 25 years. “On average, a woman burns an extra 100 calories a day by having done 30 minutes of strength training twice a week. That’s an extra 3,000 calories a month, or nearly an extra pound of fat she can burn.”

Additional “free” calorie burning

comes from the after-burn effect. By initiating the anaerobic, rather than aerobic, system, weightlifting requires more energy just to return to the resting state. “So, after you finish a workout, you will burn approximately 30 percent of the amount of calories you burned during the workout in the first hour afterward as your body transitions back.

It’s a bonus of resistance training.”

“It’s like there’s a furnace inside you,” says Naturopathic Doctor and CrossFit instructor Holly Lucille, of West Hollywood, California. The more buff a woman becomes, the more fat she burns. “It can help minimize that natural effect of slowed metabolism as you age and control body weight,” she notes.

To maximize the burn, eat a healthy combined protein/carb snack within an hour of the workout, advises Jen Hoehl, a personal trainer in New York City, who says, “Adding amino acids helps the muscles rebuild more efficiently.”

Westcott agrees, adding that 90 percent of studies he’s reviewed concur that about 25 extra grams of protein such as a Greek yogurt, more for heavier men, just before or after a workout, enhances fat loss, bone strength and lean muscle gain.

Don’t Fear ‘Hulk’ Bulk

Experts agree that it’s impossible for women to look like the Hulk character of comic book fame. “They don’t have enough anabolic hormones, such as testosterone,” Westcott explains. “Our team has written 26 books on strength training, with not one title exclusively for women.

The muscles are exactly the same for both genders, so the same training works, but women will just get toned, not bulky.”

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Pumping Iron Boosts Overall Health for Men and Women

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ayne Westcott, who has served as a consultant for many national organizations, from the U.S. Air Force to the American Council on Exercise, points to the relevant body of research he’s studied, which shows that the health benefits of building muscle can also help ward off many diseases and debilitating conditions.

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“Often, people will be hungrier, and they lose track of what they eat or think, ‘Now I can reward myself,’” Lucille explains. “You have to figure out what your new normal is. Eat lean, clean protein.”

All three experts agree that braving the free-weight area boosts success at toning and trimming the whole body. “If you use free weights, you use your core and more muscle groups to help stabilize both the weight and your body, which is often standing,” Hoehl explains, versus machines that are often worked while sitting, and generally exercise only one targeted muscle group at a time.

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Weightlifters also slow Mother Nature’s habit of stealing muscle during aging.

“Women lose an average of five pounds of muscle per decade after age 30 until menopause, when the rate increases even more,” Westcott says. Studies have found that during a woman’s first six months of twice-weekly weight training, she can rebuild about one-quarter pound of muscle per week, he says.

Because becoming stronger makes everything from chores to other kinds of workouts easier, women become firmer, fitter and more self-confident, Lucille observes. Independence rises, along with self-esteem. “As with all things in life: If you push against resistance, you get stronger,” she says. “That’s true both mentally and physically.”

Note: Experts recommend using a certified trainer or weightlifting class to get started.

Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at DebraMelani.com.

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In the late 1970s, amid the discovery of the canine parvo virus, vets saw many puppies under 4 months of age suffer from this mysterious disease and die or be euthanized. Once a vaccine was made, we rarely saw pets dying from the parvo virus or parvoviral infection. So, in certain cases, vaccines can be life-saving.

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No pet needs all of the vaccines that are currently manufactured, and none needs vaccines every six to 12 months.

Pets do need veterinary checkups once or twice a year to screen for diseases affecting the liver, heart, kidneys, lungs and gastrointestinal and urinary systems, as well as cancer. Blood and urine testing, including blood testing for undiagnosed cancer, is vital, easy and inexpensive (every six months for pets 5 years and older and annually for those that are younger).

A good protocol is akin to that developed by Dr. Jean Dodds, founder of Hemopet, of Garden Grove, California, a holistic veterinarian and an expert in animal vaccination and immunology. Her system involves administering limited vaccines to puppies and kittens based on their individual needs, and not more often than every three weeks for those younger than 8 weeks. Following this course, by 4 months of age the pet has been injected with four to six vaccines, compared to double to triple the amount supported by vaccine manufacturers and administered by breeders and most conventional doctors.

Such a judicious, limited vaccine protocol offers protection against the diseases that are the most lethal to the puppy or kitten while doing no harm to its natural immune system. As needed, individual pets may also receive a natural detoxification protocol to minimize vaccine reactions. Antioxidant supplements can boost the immune response, as well.

Adult pet patients can also be given blood titer testing instead of vaccines.

This measures the animal’s individual antibody responses to prior immunizations or common disease exposure and assures us the pet has adequate immunity against a specific disease.

All of this assures the pet owner that the pet is protected against infectious diseases without the risks of annual multiple vaccinations. In most cases a protective titer is maintained for many years, which preempts disease and further reduces the number of vaccines the animal receives over its lifetime.

Titer testing costs less than $100 for three common infectious diseases, is safer than routine immunization, protects the immune system, prevents vaccine reactions and assures owners, vets, boarding facilities, groomers and day care facilities that it’s safe to introduce the pet into such environments.

This approach of minimal vaccinations is a prime reason holistic veterinarian patients tend to be healthier and live longer than the average pet, with even larger dogs regularly living in good health up to 15 to 20 years of age.

Holistic veterinarians perform limited vaccines supplemented by titer testing to ensure levels of care that meet accepted standards. They base their approach on supportive science from institutions including the American Animal Hospital Association and American Association of Feline Practitioners to provide safe, proven, ongoing immunity for patients.

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Laura Prepon’s Journey to Health Home Cooking, Organics and Massage Are Key

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How do you manage to consistently eat local organic food instead of fast food?

My mother was a gourmet chef and an advocate of organic food, so we always had amazing meals growing up. Eating organic produce that’s in season locally seems to help me assimilate nutrition more readily. Whenever I can, I also try to tap into biodynamic agriculture, which takes an even broader holistic approach to food production and nutrition. I view GMOs [genetically modified foods] as toxic to the system.

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stress about food during the day. It feels good to get people together in the kitchen and I’ve taught friends how to cook healthy foods in simple ways, so they now bring their own meals with them to work. It’s all about preparation, so that you’re not just grabbing something on the run. Knowing what’s going into the food we’re eating is important. photo by Michael Simon

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rom That ‘70s Show to Orange is the New Black, actress Laura Prepon has long been considered by TV audiences to be a welcome image of health. Yet Prepon’s recent discovery that she’d been falling short in nourishing her body as effectively as possible has set in motion a complete redirection of lifestyle, from her diet to fitness routine. Now working on a book about clean living and eating due out next year, Prepon has rededicated herself to educating us just as much as she’s entertained us through the years.

Why do you include a lot of soup in your diet?

With all of the GMO food sprayed with chemicals in the typical American diet and the other environmental toxins everyone has to deal with, our gut flora, intestines and bodies in general are becoming compromised. Ten years ago, few had even heard of gluten allergies unless you had celiac disease, which was rare even then. Now, everywhere you go, there’s a gluten-free option.

I love eating soup because the healthful ingredients I use are broken down completely, so the body can immediately assimilate needed micronutrients, which help heal us from the inside out. I’m talking about homemade broth from grass-fed beef bones, so you get the marrow; I’m partial to

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knuckle bones. I always have soup broth in my refrigerator.

What’s key to your ability to naturally stay healthy and fit in the midst of an intense schedule of work and travel?

I love modalities like acupuncture, massage … all of that. I fully believe in keeping energy flowing to benefit the functioning of all our organs.

As school kids, we learn about the circulatory system and central nervous system, but who knows much about the lymphatic system? It’s extremely important, and people are starting to get the idea. Activities like yoga, swimming and bouncing on the trampoline can help.

Do you see society’s penchant for medicating as a way to avoid listening to and addressing our body’s real needs?

I do. That’s why I study Eastern medicine, because I feel that Western medicine treats problems and Eastern medicine prevents problems from happening.

I grew up in a family of doctors and “full-on” Western medicine and respect the medical community. Unfortunately, these days, most people are continually medicated and they’re not getting better.

As a society, we tend to just take a drug to handle a symptom instead of addressing the actual cause of the problem.

As a celebrity, do you see yourself as a conduit to facilitate a shift away from unnatural lifestyles?

Yes. The reason I decided to write a book was because I’ve been struggling with a bunch of different ailments in secret for a long time. When I began working with my integrated health coach, Elizabeth Troy, I started to heal for the first time in all the years of reading books on health, diet and fitness, seeing doctors, taking loads of pills and spending crazy amounts of money on all of these activities. I want to help people struggling to regain their health to get answers.

Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

Upcycled Décor Old and Oh-So-Stylish

by Avery Mack

Lighting

Search the words recycled, repurposed and upcycled on Pinterest, Etsy or any search engine to picture results ranked from simple-to-do to how-in-the-world astonishment. Light fixtures can be made from almost anything. Cookie jars and books turn into lamps, wine bottles become a chandelier—go homespun or industrial, follow a theme or incorporate a hobby. Freshen lamp shades using old sewing patterns, vintage fabrics or ribbon applied as découpage. A coat of paint transforms tacky, tarnished brass chandeliers into elegant décor.

At a flea market, look for boxes of stainless forks, knives and spoons—avoid costly sterling silver that can tarnish. A drill, frame, wiring and bulb later, we can have an intriguing hanging light or lamp. Combining a chafing dish, silverware and assorted tea cups in a chandelier creates artful lighting.

Seating

Chairs are plentiful in garage and whole-house sales, flea markets and on Craigslist. Sometimes all that’s needed is

a coat of paint and fun fabric. New cushions, bought or made, are easy upgrades. Recovering a padded seat only requires the right amount of fabric and a sturdy staple gun. Mismatched chairs, painted a neutral color and redone with the same fabric, turn a mishmash of styles into a coordinated set. Chevron (zig zag) or checkerboard patterns in black and white are popular—understated, yet posh. Bright colors in a pop art style or 70s florals brighten any room and give the owner style points.

Benches created from a bookcase, shortened dresser or car parts can be padded or plain and incorporate storage capacity. A child’s bench may have been a skateboard in its former life. When buying reclaimed wood, ask about its origin; factory pieces might still retain unhealthy contaminants. photo courtesy of Lit for a Queen/Etsy

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ld furniture used to go to college dorms and student apartments. At graduation, it was moved to the curb to be picked up by incoming students or the trash man.

Now, with the influx of TV shows like Flea Market Flip and American Pickers, the DIY Network, HGTV and complementary books and magazines, vintage and mid-century recyclables barely touch the curb before being reinvented. Lighting, storage and seating provide ample opportunities for one-of-a-kind creations of imagination, vision and innovation.

Storage

Old dressers and desks are frequent throwaway finds.

Often big and bulky, scratched and ugly, it’s easier to set them out for pickup than list them for sale. Paint can transform a desk that shows its age into a welcome addition to a home office. For added interest or to hide imperfections, découpage with maps, postcards, kid’s artwork, pages from beyond-repair cookbooks or old sheet music. Need a shelf above the desk? A pair of old shutters works well;

cast iron brackets add flair. Matching or complementary paint colors will make the pieces look like they belong together.

Broken pieces of furniture can live on if cobbled together. A coffee table’s sturdy legs and frame, an old window and a little paint combine to furnish a unique table with built-in storage. To protect fragile glass and create an even surface, top with a sheet of Plexiglass or sturdy beveled-edge glass.

Look beyond what is there and imagine what it could be. Ideas are everywhere, especially with spring cleanouts, garage sales and flea markets.

Expect upcycling to become an obsession, because everything will become a possibility.

Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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by Avery Mack n Take cash to garage sales. Flea markets are more apt to take credit cards. Discounts may by possible with cash, which saves the seller the transaction fee.

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n Negotiate. It’s expected and half the fun. But don’t offer an offensively low price. Ask, “What is the best you can do on this?” Then, making a slightly lower counteroffer is often acceptable. n Although the general theory of, “Buy it when you see it,” is sound advice, be prepared to walk away. n Set a budget and stick to it, especially at an auction. Smartphones can help research what price to offer. n Watch for posted signs around town; search “garage sale finder” or “flea market finder” (there’s an iTunes app for that). Locate auction and estate sales the same way, as well as in a local newspaper. Churches and organizations like the Veterans Administration, Elks Lodge, Lions Club and Scouts often organize sales as fundraisers. n Shop early for the best selection.

Shop late for the lowest prices.

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

SUNDAY, MAY 3

FRIDAY, MAY 1

Music Road Records Day – 4:30-10pm. Enjoy a free concert by Austin-based Music Road Records. Free.

Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Twilight Kayaking – 8-10pm. For experienced kayakers. Watch the sunset as you paddle out, then enjoy the night environment as your paddle back.

Age 16 and up. All equipment provided. $25 person.

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required. 972-2193930 or contact LisaCole@UNT.edu.LLELA.org

SATURDAY, MAY 2

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

Bird Walk – 8-11am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society.

Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome.

Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen.

ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Texas SmartScape Plant Sale – 8am-12pm. Texas Smartscape Plant Sales, featuring native and adapted plants, will be held in 22 cities between April 11 and Sept. 12. See locations on website. TXSmartscape. com.

Native Plant Sale – 10am-2pm. The Native Plant Society’s North Central Chapter hosts this Native Plant Sale featuring organically grown plants by members of the Chapter. Redenta’s, 5111 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington. Josephine@TexasStar.org.

Native Plants & Prairies Day – 10am-3pm. Free family event hosted by the North Texas Master Naturalist that focuses on Texas flora and fauna and the use of native plants with activities for children, along with experts on birds, snakes, bugs and plants. Demonstrations, speakers and wildflower and prairie walks. Free.

Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake, 521 E Lawther Dr, Dallas. Public.NTMN.org.

Native Plants for Texas Gardens – 10:15-11am.

Find a whole host of beauties that can make gardening easy, fun and naturally beautiful. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

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

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

MONDAY, MAY 4

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

TUESDAY, MAY 5

Hypertufa Hand Planters – 10am. Using Portland cement, sand, peat moss and water, craft, make your own “hand-held” succulent planter in the shape of a hand. Once the planter has dried at home, plant a low maintenance succulent (provided). Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

Please mention that you saw these events in Natural Awakenings Dallas Fresh Cheese Culture Class – 6:30-7:30pm. With Certified Cheese Professional, Nadeli. Demonstration making queso blanco and ricotta cheese, then will have you make your own butter. Wine pairings also sampled. Free. Whole Foods Market PrestonForest, 11700 Preston Rd, Dallas. 214-361-8887.

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Help & Healing on the Spiritual Path – 7-8:30pm.

Through the Teachings of Bruno Groening, experience healing energy. Contact with this energy provides the basis for maintaining or restoring health and provides help in private and professional matters.

Free. Donations appreciated. Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Road, Second flr, Peace rm, Dallas. 469-583-9530. BGroeningDallas1@gmail. com. Bruno-Groening.org/english.

Film Screening: Born to Be Wild – 7-9pm. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and

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Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas. JudAnnWat@sbcglobal. net. FirstTuesdayFilms.org.

Essential Oils Class – 7:30-8:30pm. Improve your mood and decrease stress with essential oils. $15, $17 or class pass. MoveStudio, 17062 Preston Rd, Dallas. 972-732-0206. Info@MoveStudio.com.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6

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

THURSDAY, MAY 7

Jazz in the Atrium: Rhett Butler – 6-8pm. Gifted jazz guitarist Rhett Butler demonstrates his unique style of playing two guitars at once. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-9221803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 8

Grace Pettis – 8pm. Alabama-based singer songwriter performs. $15-$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org.

Wine Bottle Engraving – 4-8pm. Great Mothers Day gift. Free engraving with a $10 purchase. No RSVP needed. First come, first served. Whole Foods Market Preston-Forest. 11700 Preston Rd, Dallas.

214-361-8887. WFM.com/preston.

SATURDAY, MAY 9

Buffalo Boogie – 7:30am-12pm. 1 mile or 5K. Individuals, groups, families, dogs and baby strollers are welcome. Enjoy live country music, activities for children and great food. $5-$30. Fort Worth Nature Center, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth.

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Bike Fest – 10am-2pm. Kids Bicycle safety rodeo. Join in the activities with a group ride. Visit vendors that specialize in bicycling equipment and

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Swap ‘Til You Drop – 4-6:30pm. Bring all your nice condition clothes, shoes and accessories. Drop your swapables off on Saturday between 8am-2pm or bring your goods to the door. New items will be put out until 5pm. Bring your own bag. Remaining items will be purchased by the World Wear Project.

Proceeds benefit ovarian cancer research through the Be the Difference Foundation. $5. MoveStudio, 17062 Preston Rd, Dallas. 972-732-0206. Info@ MoveStudio.com. MoveStudio.com.

Film Screening: The Wisdom to Survive – 7:309:30pm. Dallas Interfaith Power & Light presents this documentary that explores how unlimited growth lies behind climate disruption and is devastating our planet’s life support system, our social fabric and the lives of billions of people. Discussion follows with co-director John Ankele, Texas Audubon conservation biologist Dr. Tania Homayoun and Yaira Robinson of Texas Interfaith Power & Light. Anna Clark of EarthPeople will moderate. A reception follows. Free. Donations accepted. White Rock United Methodist Church, 1450 Oldgate Ln, Dallas. 718407-0670, Angela@mocamedia.tv. Reserve tickets: WisdomToSurviveDallas.bpt.me.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

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

THURSDAY, MAY 14

Jazz in the Atrium: Quamon Fowler – 6-8pm.

Saxophonist Quamon Fowler is a great talent to watch on the Dallas jazz scene. His stylistic approach consists of a mixture of straight-ahead, fusion and bebop jazz combined with gospel, groove and Texas Soul. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Dallas Vegan Drinks_ 6:30-80pm. Meet fellow vegan and veg-curious folks for a evening of drinks, fund and discussion on vegan going-on in the Metroplex. Location varies. For more information visit Drinks. DallasVegan.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 10

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

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MONDAY, MAY 11

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

TUESDAY, MAY 12

Dallas Sierra Club: Movie Night – 7-8:30pm. See Yosemite Through the Eyes of a Buffalo Soldier, a film about a 1903 Buffalo Soldier and his observations as one of the first “park rangers” to serve in Yosemite’s vast wilderness. Popcorn, drinks and snacks provided.

Free. Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Building H, Farmers Branch. 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org. DallasSierraClub.org.

savethedate Dallas Sierra Club Meeting Movie Night: Yosemite Through the Eyes of a Buffalo Tuesday, May 12, 7-8:30 pm We furnish popcorn, drinks and snacks. See this film about a 1903 Buffalo Soldier and his observations as one of the first “park rangers” to serve in Yosemite’s vast wilderness.

Sponsored by: The Dallas Sierra Club Brookhaven College, Building H 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch For more information and to RSVP Contact Kirk Miller, 972-699-1687 DallasSierraClub.org

FRIDAY, MAY 15

Mark Curry – 8pm. Comedien performs. $20.

Addison Improv, 4980 Beltline Rd, Ste 250, Dallas.

972-404-8501. Addison.ComedyReservations.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

Texas SmartScape Plant Sale – 8am-12pm. Texas Smartscape Plant Sales, featuring native and adapted plants, will be held in 22 cities between April 11 and Sept. 12. See locations on website. TXSmartscape. com.

McKinney Chunk Your Junk – 8am-12pm.

Got junk? McKinney residents can bring it to our dumpsters at the vacant lot next to the cotton mill.

Household hazardous waste and electronic items can be picked up at your home curbside by appointment on your trash day. More info: 972-547-7385.

Herb Festival – 9am-3pm. Annual herb festival hosted by the Greater Fort Worth Herb Society featuring presentations, vendors and raffle. $2. Free/ children under 12. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth. GFWHS.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 17

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

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Nazis. $15-$35. Dallas City Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas. TicketDFW.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

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

Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club: Water Conservation – 7-8:30pm. Dr. Dottie Woodson, Texas Texas A&M Extension Water Resource Specialist and former Tarrant County AgriLife horticulturalist, will discuss landscape water conservation practices for urban environments. Conservation is the easiest and least expensive method to make water resources sustainable. Free. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth. SierraClub.org/ Texas/Greater-Fort-worth.

THURSDAY, MAY 21

Jazz in the Atrium: José Aponte and Caribe Club – 6-8pm. A native of Puerto Rico, José Aponte received his bachelors of music degree in percussion from the Music Conservatory of Puerto Rico and a master of music degree from the University of North Texas Jazz Studies Program. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. Dallas MuseumOfArt.org.

savethedate Digging Deeper: Men’s Hormone Seminar Thursday, May 21, 12-1:00 pm A Discussion on the benefits and risks of BioIdentical hormone replacement therapy for men. Gluten-free lunch provided. RSVP at 817-591-0260.

Sponsored by: Kotsanis Institute 2260- Pool Rd, Grapevine For more information visit KotsanisInstitue.com

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Memorial Day at the Arboretum – Thru May 25.

9am-5pm. In honor of our armed forces, there will be flags and patriotic music in the Dallas Arboretum gardens along with free admission all four days for all active duty members and veterans of the United States military and first responders with valid photo ID. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas.

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MONDAY, MAY 18

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

TUESDAY, MAY 19

Annelies – 7:30pm. A musical adaptation of the diary of Anne Frank that brings to life the period from 1942-44 when Anne and her family hid from the

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savethedate Get Inspire-alized at Whole Foods Market Friday, May 22, 6 – 7:30pm Healthy eating class with Lacey; create fun, healthy meals using 4 kinds of veggie “noodles” with a handy spirulizer. $10. RSVP online at or call 214-361-8887.

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

SUNDAY, MAY 24

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

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THURSDAY, MAY 28

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

Sponsored by: Whole Foods Market | Preston-Forest 11700 Preston Road, Suite 714 Dallas, Texas 75230 For more information and to RSVP visit WholeFoodsMarket/stores/preston

MONDAY, MAY 25

SATURDAY, MAY 23

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

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Lego Mosaic Building – 10am-3pm. Help build a pirate-themed Lego mosaic. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 29

Kimbell Art Museum Permanent Collection – 128pm. Visit the Fort Worth musuem during later hours.

Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth. KimbellArt.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 26

Strollfit with Baby Bootcamp – 9:30-10:30am.

Bond with your little one while getting a workout.

Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 Texas SmartScape Plant Sale – 8am-12pm. Texas Smartscape Plant Sales, featuring native and adapted plants, will be held in 22 cities between April 11 and Sept. 12. See locations on website. TXSmartscape. com.

Senior National Health and Fitness Day – 10am4pm. Stop by the Senior Center for a healthy snack bag in honor of National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Snack bags will be available until 1pm. Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

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Energy Blast – Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale, and the innovative pioneers who continue to make energy a leading industry in the region. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org.

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

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

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Dynamic Meditation – 10-11am. One of the active meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness; finish with dance of celebration and “be” different. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas.

214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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

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

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth – Showtimes online.

Features include Humpback Whales; Jerusalem; Journey to the South Pacific; Tornado Alley. $7/ adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.

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

Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson.

972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

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

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

monday Baby Cafe – 8:30am-5pm. Mon, Wed, Fri. Baby Cafe is a place where new and expectant mothers can come together to discuss breastfeeding and receive friendly, useful advice and support from an IBCLC and a peer counselor. Groups are alternated every week in English and Spanish. Group are held for pregnant moms on Monday, for breastfeeding moms or moms of premature babies on Friday. Community Baby Cafe, 8202 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100, Dallas. 214243-2104. Sandra Rodriguez: Sandra.Rodriguez@ DallasCityHall.com.

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

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

972-462-5136.

Kid’s Story & Craft Time - 10-11am. For kids 3-5 years old (no rsvp needed). Free. Evry Monday in May Whole Foods Market Preston-forest, 11700 Preston Rd, Dallas. 214-361-8887 WFM.com/ preston.

Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be

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Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

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

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

Place, Dallas. Karen Romestan: KarenRomestan@ DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org.

Community Acupuncture – 6:30-7:45pm. Auricular (ear point) acupuncture is provided in group setting for relaxation, reduction of cravings and cleansing. $20/advance, $25/at door. White Rock Holistic Wellness Center, 718 N Buckner Blvd, Ste 416-103, Dallas. Jade: 214-642-0002. Walz.Jennifer@gmail. com. DallasHolisticWellnessCollective.com.

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

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

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

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

Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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

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

972-462-5136.

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

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Boozeday Tuesday – 5-7pm. Enjoy free tastings while you get your weekly shopping done. Green Grocer, 3614 Greenville Ave, Dallas. GreenGrocer Dallas.com.

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

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

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

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

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Group Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with likeminded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy.

Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126.

AnandaDallas@aol.com. AnandaDallas.org.

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

3-week, 2-step series, then 3-week waltz series. Sandunga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton. Info, cost: 972-418-1600.

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

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

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

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

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

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

FWMuseum.org/Public-Knowledge.

COH Donation Yoga Class – 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Donations accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817-453-2328.

CommunityOfHope.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Free. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

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

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

Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group – 5-6:30pm. 1st Wed. Cindy Marshall, M.D., director of Memory Care at Baylor Neuroscience Center, will address the unique concerns, challenges, & treatments associated with LBD. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-4372940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

Laughing Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Healthy and playful experience that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157.

LaughYoga.org.

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

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

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

Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

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

Yo-Lates – 1-3pm. Bring your piece of junque, then reify it into a sparkling piece of garden art. Beads provided. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. Preregistration required: 972-462-5136.

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

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

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

Monthly meeting. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas.

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

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

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Friday Night Bike Ride – 7:45pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake with 5 stops to keep the group together. All skill levels welcome.

Helmets required and lights/water recommended.

Post-ride eats at Jake’s. New Dallas Bike Works Parking Lot, 4875 W Lawther Dr, Dallas. DORBA.org.

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

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

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

214-824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org.

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

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

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

MoMe Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Mother-child yoga and nursery rhymes, specifically for moms of infants and toddlers. Bring a mat. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214671-1381. NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

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

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

Target First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-2425100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

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

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

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

TexasCPR.com.

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

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

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

Our office is a family owned and operated business dedicated to helping our patients realize their natural healing abilities. We utilize chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and nutrition to effectively treat the whole person. We live to give you Back Your Life. See us for pain relief, wellness care, and much more. See ad on page 9.

DR. RIC JOHNSON, CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Ric Johnson 4702 Northwest Highway, Garland, TX 972-686-7400

As an Oriental medicine doctor, board-certified herbalist, and licensed acupuncturist with 17 years of experience, he helps you find relief using acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. He cares for you holistically. He offers an herbal pharmacy with over 1,000 safe, organic medicines. We are In-network with most insurance providers. Don’t forget to mention Natural Awakenings.

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

Established almost 100 years ago, The Hockaday School provides a college preparatory education for girls; from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, including Boarding school for grades 8-12. With an approximate enrollment of 1,000 students and a 10:1 student teacher ratio, Hockaday students enjoy a 100% acceptance rate to college.

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

The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is a network of seven colleges, including El Centro, Brookhaven, Mountain View, Eastfield, Richland, Cedar Valley and Northlake. DCCCD serves the region with accredited one and two year certificates, degrees and core credit courses guaranteed to transfer to Texas colleges and universities.

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

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

ELECTRIC VEHICLES DON HERRING AUTOMOTIVE Locations: 3520 S. Marvin D. Love Frwy, Dallas 888-880-4276 2901 W Airport Frwy, Irving 866-807-3216 4225 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano 888-868-9915 DonHerring.com

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

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ESSENTIAL OILS DoTERRA CERTIFIED PURE THERAPEUTIC GRADE Lynn Mattingly Wellness Advocate 817-800-6324 Mydoterra.com/glm

Ancient civilizations utilized essential oils as their medicinals and modern science is rediscovering this.

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

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

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

PRIMACARE

GREEN HARDWARE

13 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 888-286-4603 PrimaCare.com

GECKO HARDWARE

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

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

With 13 Urgent Care Centers, PrimaCare serves the medical needs of area families with courtesy, convenience and compassion. Open 7 days a week with extended hours. No appointment necessary. Most insurance accepted. Use our Call Ahead Service and wait where your want.

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

HERBAL MEDICINE

HAIR CARE

ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS

GLITZ ORGANIC SALON

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

Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 214-887-8325 Leslie.ACN_Herbs@yahoo.com LeslieDuong.com

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

ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation.You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad on page 23.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

SWANK SALON ORGANIC COLOR BAR & BOUTIQUE

PROVIDENCE HOLISTIC DENTAL CARE

15635 Quorum Dr, Addison 75001 972-387-9265 SwankSalon.org

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

HEALTH CARE

Dr. Latonia Smith 2701 Osler, Suite 10, Grand Prairie 972-641-2400 Info@ProvidenceHolisticCare.com

A different kind of dentistry.

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

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HOMEOPATHY

BAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

DR. ALEX BEKKER

1-800-4BAYLOR BaylorHealth.com/CancerCare

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

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

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

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

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MASSAGE

NEUROFEEDBACK

ESSENTIAL BODYWORKS

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

DALLAS BRAIN CHANGERS

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

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

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

NUTRITION LIVING WELL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

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

Do you want to address the cause with natural solutions? She provides all aspects of adult care including full preventive evaluations and comprehensive treatment. See ad on page 26.

KOTSANIS INSTITUTE

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

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

Schedule your free 20-minute consultation.

NATURAL HEALTH SHOP

Dr.Kotsanis blends modern medicine with time-tested older disciplines, creating unique treatments for each person.He believes proper nutrition is the foundation and applies this to treating conditions ranging from autism spectrum to chronic diseases. You’re invited to our FREE monthly Lunch & Learns. The schedule’s on our website. See ad on pages 31 & 55.

400 North Coit Rd, Suite 1902, Richardson 972-664-1990 NaturalHealthTX.com Everyday low prices on over 9,000 health and wellness products and supplements. We specialize in special orders. Groceries, supplements, sports nutrition, beauty products, special needs nutrition, massage, detox. Located at the intersection of Coit and Roundrock. Open 7 days a week. See ad on page 16.

Natural Health Shop

ORGANIC FOODS

DR. JOHN WOODWARD, MD

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

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

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

www.NADallas.com

THREE HAPPY COWS

CR 45, Earth, TX 214-908-2569 CountyLineFarms@gmail.com Providing clean, great tasting dairy products from our sustainable, organic certified, native grass pastures of happy and humanely treated cows is our mission. Our products are free of any added hormones, antibiotics, toxic chemical pesticides or herbicides and can be found at Central Market, Natural Grocers, and other local stores.

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

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

OUTDOOR LIGHTING ALFRESCO LIVING, LLC Jon & Laura Petersen Anna, TX 972-924-2722 Sales@AlfrescoLighting.com AlfrescoLighting.com

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

PAIN MANAGEMENT SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

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

See ad on page 15.

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

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

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

PET CARE THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Therapy, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers.

Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad on page 41.

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.

WELLNESS CENTERS

SPAS

ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS AND THERMOGRAPHY CENTER

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. See ad on back cover.

SPIRITUAL

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 18 & 36.

YARD AND GARDEN

CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH

ROHDE’S NURSERY & NATURE STORE

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

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.

YOGA

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.

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 21.

YOGA 4 LOVE STUDIO CABIN Lisa Ware, E-RYT500 16 Water St, Ovilla TX 469-437-1334 Yoga4Love.net

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 44.

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

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

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

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Healthy Dining in the Metroplex —8— METROPLEX LOCATIONS

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

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

If you would like to be part of our Healthy Dining Guide please call 972.992.8815

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VEGAN. Organic. Pure.

Classic-style diner serving up unbelievable Vegan Burgers, Quesadillas, Nachos, Wraps, Fresh-Baked Desserts, Hot Coffee & much more!

All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes and a full Vegan Brunch menu on Sundays!

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Delicious Dips • Fresh Ceviche Assorted Salads • Coastal Tacos Soups • Wraps & Sandwiches

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The Kotsanis Institute offers an integrative approach to cancer care that includes conventional and complementary treatments along with nutritional therapy. You have choices.

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