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s part of our ongoing effort to bring you helpful, practical and often cutting-edge information, last month I attended Austin’s SXSW (South By Southwest) Eco conference, a holy grail of green and sustainable leadership advancing solutions to drive global economic, environmental and social change.

I was especially struck by the commitment of members of the Millennial generation working to save our planet through sustainable living. In sync with this, the average age of the convention’s staff appears to be under 40, and half of our magazine’s online readers are 34 and younger. It’s heartwarming and comforting to know the world’s next generation of leaders is committed to being well-equipped and compassionate stewards of our planet.

Previous generations of the modern era, starting with the Industrial Revolution, have failed to protect the integrity of many of Earth’s vital ecosystems, and we are grateful to all those energetically committed to the cause.

Another conference highlight was a Center for Environment Health (CEH) session with actor/activist/writer Evan Handler (of Sex and the City and Californication) on how chemicals in everyday products are killing us and what you and we can do about it. I’ve now resolved to take notice when a toxic substance is removed from a product or a harmful product is removed from the marketplace and to find out about its replacement to see how safe it is. I’ve become a CEH member and look forward to sharing some of their insights and calls to action with you in coming months.

I also met with folks from EarthJustice, the leading nonprofit environmental law organization, advising North Texas’ Denton anti-fracking movement. I love the call for an Earth Justice system of laws that, like our criminal justice system, enforces the apprehension, prosecution, defense, sentencing and punishment of those suspected or convicted of environmental offenses.

Mary Burke-Thomas’ article, “The Healing Power of Sound Vibration,” was inspired by the Rainforest Sounds Concert presented by the United Nations Foundation. As well , our November Eco Brief spotlights how the city of Georgetown, Texas, is switching to 100 percent renewable energy.

Judith Fertig’s feature story, “True Wealth,” sums up the importance of discerning and acting on what we deeply care about. The secret to success at the local, national and global level is moderation (another word for self-control) combined with extracting the most value possible from everything we touch. Through restraint, vigilance, innovation and commitment, we can live healthier lives in a healthier environment and leave a safer world for future generations. God created life to be self-sustaining, and all that we need was originally given to us freely, as a gift.

Please join with me in committing to being a better and better steward every day. Let’s be like the ALS folks and make a pledge to do one thing daily to help the environment.

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ois Gibbs, whose campaign to rescue her toxin-laden New York neighborhood jump-started the U.S. environmental movement, will join experienced local activists for workshops from November 5 through 7, training Texans how to better lead action for health, safety and natural resource protection in their communities.

The Root & Branch Revue 2015, the “SWSX of activists,” is hosted by Downwinders at Lois Gibbs Risk, a grassroots group that has worked for clean air in North Texas for 20 years.

A full day of workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 7, at First Unitarian Church of Dallas, preceded by several panel discussions and events around town.

In 1980, Gibbs formed the Citizens’ Clearinghouse for Hazardous Waste, later renamed the Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ), where she currently serves as executive director. CHEJ is a grassroots environmental crisis center that provides information, resources, technical assistance and training to community groups around the nation.

Most events are free; preregistration for the workshops is $35 or $50 the day of the event. Location: 4015 Normandy. To register, visit Tinyurl.com/DownsidersDallas2015.

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The original Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot was held at the old fairgrounds back in the 1940s; by 1979, the race had become so popular that it was moved to downtown to accommodate more runners and showcase the Big D. For complete pricing and registration details or to volunteer, visit TheTrot.com. See ad on page 18.

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Location: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas. For a complete list of activities and pricing, call 214-515-6500 or visit DallasArboretum.org. See ad on page 12.

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he Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Autumn at the Arboretum exhibit, open through November 25, showcases the famous Pumpkin Village. Now in its 10th year, with more than 75,000 specially grown gourds and squash, it takes the staff 21 days to build.

A host of activities take place throughout the garden on weekdays and weekends during the Autumn festival, including the Harvest Tea, Mommy & Me Mondays, Tiny Tot Tuesdays, Senior Thursdays, free garden tours, Octoberfest Garten, Piano Melodies by Keith Schmorr, Garden melodies and other live music.

he new DFW Know Your Food ranch that opened November 1, near DFW Airport, is comprised of veterinarians that produce food in the safest manner possible as stewards of the land.

They link the consumer to the food and the land by making them the owner of the process and the end product. At Know Your Food, consumers are able to buy a cow and board it at the ranch and then get their beef every year from the offspring of the cow they have purchased. They also offer chicken, lamb and turkey in this same manner.

Veterinarians are historically the gatekeepers of food safety. Over the years, that vocation has been replaced with pet keepers and animal health husbandry. In the military, the veterinary corps enters a country on the front lines to find safe food sources for troops before they enter the area.

Farmers have traditionally been the stewards of the land, raising crops and keeping animals. Over time, this has evolved to focus on raising food, but not taking care of the land, and has also separated the animals from the land. We eat chickens that never see sunlight and cattle that hardly touch grass.

For more information, call 214-802-7815 or 843-860-8336 or visit KYF.rocks. See ad on page 11.

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he inaugural Great Seed Bomb 15-mile fun ride, benefiting bees, monarch and other pollinators, will kick off on November 14 in Fort Worth. During the ride, seed balls made of clay, organic compost and native, non-GMO milkweed and wildflower seed will be thrown and launched by bike riders. This is an ancient throw-and-grow method of no-till agriculture popularized by Japanese natural farmer Masanobu Fukuoka. A portion of the money raised from tickets, sponsorships, vendors and contributions will be donated to local environmental nonprofits and organizations to keep the work going.

According to the National Geographic Society, bees are still battling for their lives and their colonies are weaker than ever. The latest data indicates an average loss of 45 percent of hives across all U.S. in the last few years. We had 6 million beehives in 1947, now we have 2.5 million, while there are 177.28 million more people in the country.

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n observance of America Recycles Day, the city of Dallas is holding a Fall Recycling Roundup, rain or shine, from 9 am to 3 pm, November 15, at two locations; Richland College, 12800 Abrams Road, parking lot E, in North Dallas; and Kidd Springs Park, 711 West Canty Street, Horseshoe parking lot, in South Dallas. The first 100 cars will receive two free Studio Movie Grill tickets.

America Recycles Day is an initiative of Keep America Beautiful.

Residents may bring e-waste such as televisions, video games, cell phones, computers, calculators, printers and small appliances, as well as toys, cardboard, used cooking oil, metal, batteries, clothing, shoes, clean Styrofoam, plastic bags and packaging, medical equipment, up to five tires and documents for destruction. Items that cannot be accepted include household chemicals or paint, furniture or mattresses, pharmaceuticals and building supplies.

For more information call 311 or the waste diversion hotline at 214670-4475. See ad on page 7.

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Children’s Garden themed events, weekly discounts, Harvest Tea, live music weekly, Tom Thumb Pumpkin Patch and a hay bale maze.

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ound vibration has the ability to change physical substances. This is visually evident when we look at images of sound vibration moving water or sand particles into intricate geometric shapes produced by different tones. It is also felt when our mood is changed by music tempo by means of the vibrational resonance of a music selection.

We can direct the power of sound to positively affect our bodies, minds, and emotions by focusing it through energy centers of the body known as acupuncture points and chakras, which creates a sympathetic, positive resonance with the sound. Each musical interval creates its own action, such as opening/release, build/lift, relax/sedate, nurture/complete, etc. The combination of using musical sound intervals in conjunction with Oriental healing practices to move and balance energy in the body and its energetic fields is called Acutonics. Special tuning forks calibrated to natural, universal tones are applied to these points and around the body.

Another aspect of sound healing is Facial Soundscapes, which uses the Acutonics tuning forks on acupuncture and muscle trigger points located on the face, neck and scalp to lift years of accumulated stagnation off the face, just like sound vibrations can move water and sand particles, in what can be a dramatic beauty improvement session. The body and cells are 80 percent water, and sound travels 400 times faster in water than other media. That makes human bodies and faces respond positively and quickly to sound vibration.

The face is a reflection of life experiences, so by addressing facial syndromes including turkey wattles, jowls, crow’s feet, turned-down mouth and wrinkles with non-invasive sound vibration, we are able to release years of tension, trauma and stress in the water-filled cells of the face and neck. With Facial Soundscapes, the sound therapy is combined with layers of Chinese herbal formulations, five element essential oils, an herbal masque and jade stone rollers.

In addition, body acupuncture points are used during Facial Soundscape to address whole body health. This is a natural, non-invasive path to beauty.

The facial soundscape not only yields permanent improvement in appearance, but over time, also result in improved emotional and physical health.

Dallas/Fort Worth Acutonics is located at 721 Tradonna Lane, in Hurst, TX. For more information, call Mary Burke-Kelly at 817-918-3939 or visit dfwacutonics.com. See ads, page 35 and 40.

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Wonderful Pumpkin Treats Carry a Caveat

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umpkin purveyors have reason for grins as wide as those of their jack-o’-lanterns. Pumpkin products proliferate this time of year for traditional pies, breads and Halloween décor, and also for whimsical goodies that may not live up to the pumpkin’s healthy reputation. Appealing to palates are pumpkin donuts, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin latte and even chocolate pumpkin candy.

Pumpkin pluses include fiber for dieters that want a full feeling zeaxanthin for boomers seeking a weapon against age-related macular degeneration and impaired eyesight; low Suzy Weems cholesterol; and vitamin A for healthy skin and eyes and as an aid in fighting cancer. Pumpkin seeds contain heart-healthy phytosterols. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Food and Drug Administration list pumpkins as a good source of protein, magnesium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, zinc and iron

This orange-tinged cloud of goodness, however, does harbor a not-so-silver lining, in the form of certain pumpkin snacks. The fat in pumpkin seeds doesn’t disappear when they are roasted. When consuming other pumpkin-infused dishes, especially dessert, we must ask how much is added for flavoring and what constitutes the rest of the ingredients. Pumpkin latte may still include milk or syrup and donuts are still donuts, whatever they taste like. Those with diabetes need to be especially watchful of their total carbohydrate intake and carefully read every food wrapper.

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wo studies from Baylor University have confirmed that materialism can lead to feeling less satisfied with life, while a sense of gratitude reverses some of the negative effects of the pursuit of things.

The research, led by Professor James Roberts, Ph.D., included questionnaires sent to 246 marketing students from another university, focusing on happiness and satisfaction with a 15-minute survey that included a 15-point materialism scale. The study found that individuals that focused on achieving material goals were less satisfied with their lives, less happy and had lower self-esteem. Meanwhile, the study found that grateful students found more meaning in their lives and felt a greater sense of satisfaction.

“Individuals high in gratitude showed less of a relationship between materialism and its negative affect. Additionally, individuals high in materialism showed decreased life satisfaction when either gratitude or positive affect was low,” note the researchers.

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The researchers utilized a scientific method called CytoSolve to analyze 6,497 diverse laboratory studies conducted by 184 scientific institutions in 23 countries worldwide. The study data showed that GMO soybeans significantly accumulate formaldehyde, a class-one carcinogen.

The research also found that genetic modification forces a depletion of glutathione among the plants, which weakens their immune system. This contrasts with the proposals put forth by the GM industry that GMO soybean plants are stronger, allowing them to endure environmental hardships better than non-GMO soybean plants.

The research was led by V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai, Ph.D., a biologist trained at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and published in the peer-reviewed journal Agricultural Sciences. “The results demand immediate testing, along with rigorous scientific standards to assure such testing is objective and replicable.

It’s unbelievable such standards for testing don’t already exist. The safety of our food supply demands that science delivers such modern scientific standards for approval of GMOs,” states Ayyadurai.

Former Environmental Protection Agency Senior Scientist Ray Seidler, Ph.D., comments about the study, “The discovery reported by Ayyadurai reveals a new molecular paradigm associated with genetic engineering that will require research to discover why the extent of formaldehyde and glutathione concentrations are altered, and what other chemicals relevant to human and animal health are affected. We need the kinds of standards Ayyadurai demands to conduct such research.”

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Published in the journal Oncology Research, the test used an incubation system that simulated the ability of these cancer cells to grow within the body. The researchers found that the clove extract stopped such development. The active constituents they identified within the clove extracts include oleanolic acid and eugenol. “Clove extract may represent a novel therapeutic herb for cancer treatment, and oleanolic acid is one of the components responsible for part of its antitumor activity,” the researchers commented.

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Agricultural Drones May Boost Sustainability Beginning November 15, farmers will be able to implement flying drones to perform important tasks in their fields.

That’s when changes in Federal Aviation Administration regulations will loosen many of the current restrictions on this new technology.

Advocates believe the devices can improve precision agriculture management that uses GPS and data collection to boost crop yields and profits while aiding water conservation. For the first time, the drones will be operated legally during an entire growing season, allowing companies to test their business models and technologies together. This boost in crop intelligence should make farms more efficient and help smaller operations compete with well-funded big agribusiness conglomerates whose fields are typically rife with genetically modified (GMO) crops.

“This is the first year we’ll actually be able to see, by the time the growing season is over, the impact on the farmer and the impact of the quality of the grapes,” says David Baeza, whose precision agriculture startup Vine Rangers uses drones and ground robots to gather data on vineyard crops. “The biggest thing to watch is what’s going to happen to giants like Monsanto. How you define this market is changing, and the incumbents are in for a battle.”

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Global Rise Bolsters Sustainability On November 15, thousands of events in communities nationwide will celebrate America Recycles Day (America RecyclesDay.org). A program run by national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful since 2006, the event is dedicated to promoting recycling in the U.S. via special material collection drives and educational activities.

Materials available to groups include advice on setting up collectibles stations and customizable templates for promoting activities to increase recycling awareness, commitment and local action. There’s plenty of room to grow: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the amount of waste that the average citizen composts or recycles has increased from 17 percent in 1990 to 33 percent today.

Some other countries have been conducting their own national programs longer. For the 19th year, Australia will celebrate a weeklong National Recycling Week (RecyclingWeek.PlanetArk.org) in November. More than 90 percent of Aussies feel it’s the right thing to do.

Recycle Now (RecycleNow.com), England’s national program, supported and funded by the government and implemented by 90 percent of municipalities, conducts its annual weeklong program in June. Organizers contend that six out of 10 citizens now describe themselves as committed recyclers, compared to fewer than half when the campaign launched in 2004. Germany also celebrates recycling for two days in June; many other countries do so in July.

Monsanto Pushback More Countries Ban Toxic Roundup

Countries are gradually banning the use of Monsanto Roundup herbicide around the world as a danger to the environment and human health, and Bermuda is one of the latest to join the ranks. These moves come soon after a recently published metastudy conducted by the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer published in The Lancet Oncology determined that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, is probably carcinogenic to humans.

Colombia stopped using Roundup to kill illegal coca plants. France banned the sale to homeowners, and Germany is poised to do the same. A group of 30,000 Argentine physicians are calling for a ban there, where it’s blamed for boosting birth defects and cancer. Others, including the Brazilian federal prosecutor, are demanding that Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, be pulled off the shelves.

In the U.S., the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) is assisting efforts in cities, counties and school systems to enact immediate bans of glyphosate-based sprays. IRT is also calling for schools to measure the amount of glyphosate residues in school meals and to take steps to eliminate them if found.

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rivers of Ford electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles can now access their battery charge status, unlock their doors and get a driving score from their last trip with the MyFord Mobile application for smartwatches from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

“The app gives drivers the ability to quickly check important data like available range before leaving on a journey without having to access the mobile application on their smartphone,” says David Hatton, Ford manager of connected vehicles and services. “The app can also notify users when their car is fully charged, helping a driver be courteous to other electric vehicle owners so they can free up the charging spot or avoid fees applied at some charging stations when you overrun your time after the charge is complete.”

Jeff Enright, managing partner of Park Cities Ford Lincoln, in Dallas, says, “Ford is continually innovating with smart technology like this. From a dealer standpoint, this is just one more selling point. Customers desiring a green driving experience know they can turn to Ford Focus Electric or the plug-in hybrids CMAX Energi and Fusion Energi to get an even more enhanced experience.”

The last trip feature lets drivers monitor their driving score, showing miles per gallon or miles per gallon equivalent, trip miles and braking and driving efficiency.

The graphic shows more green leaves the more efficient they drive. Included with latest update, the app offers a Google Maps feature with pinch/zoom capability, which provides availability of nearby charging stations.

Georgetown, Texas, Goes with 100 Percent Renewable Energy

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he city of Georgetown, Texas, has become a model for other cities that hope to become totally powered by clean renewable energy. Georgetown Mayor Dale Ross notes that a150-megawatt solar power agreement was recently finalized, in addition to a 144-megawatt wind power agreement signed in 2014 to make the Georgetown one of the largest municipally owned utilities in the U.S., supplying its customers with 100 percent solar and wind energy. The long-term agreements also allow the city to provide competitive electric rates and hedge against price volatility for energy produced from fossil fuels.

Twenty-five miles north of Austin, Georgetown is the first city in Texas to follow the example of Burlington, Vermont, by committing to be 100 percent renewable by January 2017.

Mayor Dale Ross The decision to go fossil-fuel free was above all an economic decision: city officials came to the conclusion that it was cheaper for them to convert to renewable resources for their power generation. The combination of wind and solar will provide electricity at a lower rate than the city now pays, and will allow stability in electricity prices.

The use of solar and wind-produced energy also means that unlike natural gas, nuclear or coal-fired power plants, energy production for Georgetown will not require large amounts of water each day. This is an enormous benefit for a city that like DFW is constantly facing droughts.

These renewable power sources may also lead to an economic development benefit. Many companies, especially those in the high-tech sector, have invested in green sources of power for their office and manufacturing facilities. Georgetown’s 100 percent renewable power supply can help companies to achieve sustainability goals at a competitive price, as is the case in Dallas, where Facebook is building their own wind farm to provide energy for a new 250,000-square-foot data center.

Other cities that are committing to 100 percent renewable energy are Aspen, Colorado; San Diego, California; and San Jose, California. Aspen hopes to go 100 percent renewable by the end of the year by way of solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal.

San Jose expects to become fossil-fuel free by 2022, thanks to renewable technologies like solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, hydrogen, biomass, electrochemical and fuel cell technologies. San Diego plans to use solar, wind, and hydropower to become 100 percent renewable by 2035.

For more information, visit epa.gov/greenpower/toplists and Georgetown.org.

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Warman Helps Others to Find Their Path

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ijay Warman, the and cooks for his wife and two holistic health vendors, speakers and owner of Mystic Manchildren. He stays grounded breakout sessions, along with music, dala, in Plano, says his by getting up at 4 a.m. and dance and other entertainment, and journey to becoming a local studying his texts and meditat- plans to make it a biannual event after spiritual guru began in his ing. He also prefers to sleep the first one drew more than 4,000 childhood in Dehli, India, on the floor. people. “Once you’re on this path of growing up in a home with Warman thinks the main spirituality, there is no time to waste,” no television and only his problem of today’s society he says. “It’s like going to the hospital. father’s books on metaphysis everyone is wanting to be Once you realize you have not lived ics to read. As a result, phisomeone. “The person we correctly, now is the time to do somelosophers such as Lao-Tzu, want to be is always out there thing about it.”

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“Doing that radio show and preparing for it and reading about these mystical warriors made me realize there’s much more than the corporate world,” says Warman.

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Dallas Assesses Progress of Clean Air Efforts

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or the second year in a row, the 10-county North Central Texas Federal Air Quality Standards nonattainment area fell below the 1997 eight-hour ozone standard designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the end of the 2015 ozone season on October 31. Under its current moderate nonattainment designation, the region must reach attainment by July 2018. This year included two important updates to the ozone standard. In April, the EPA revoked the 1997 eight-hour standard, and on October 1, the EPA strengthened the ozone standard to 70 parts per billion (ppb).

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several air quality programs in place to improve our region’s air quality and reach attainment goals for the pollutant ozone. Many focus on education and/or the development, implementation and enforcement of emissions reduction strategies across the ozone nonattainment area.

Air North Texas, the region’s clean air public awareness campaign, implements air quality education and outreach efforts each year. This year, Air North Texas hosted the sixth annual Clean Air Action Day on June 26, in which North Texans were asked to do at least one new thing to help improve air quality. Individual participation in the event was the highest to date, with a 38 percent increase from

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Air North Texas encourages businesses, governments and individuals to implement specific clean air strategies such as carpooling, using mass transit, conserving electricity when air pollution is forecast to reach unhealthy levels.

Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities is a local, public/private partnership to advance energy security, protect environmental and public health and stimulate economic development by reducing petroleum consumption and improving air quality, primarily relating to transportation. The Coalition facilitates the purchases of alternative fuel vehicles, supports alternative fuel infrastructure and informs consumers about fuel economy, including hybrid vehicles.

The AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine Program provides financial assistance to registered vehicle owners to repair or replace vehicles that have failed the state emissions test. Since 2003, the program has replaced 31,132 vehicles and repaired 31,887 vehicles.

Enforced Idling Restrictions is a control measure aimed at reducing emissions caused by idling of heavy-

duty gasoline and diesel vehicles. To support the state in implementing this control strategy, NCTCOG promotes this initiative by developing outreach materials and assisting local governments with adoption, education and enforcement. To date, 26 local governments have adopted the restrictions; citizens may also report idling vehicles online at EngineOffNorthTexas.org.

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Choose Lasting Wealth

“Imagine an economy in which life is valued more than money and power resides with ordinary people that care about one another, their community and their natural environment,” says David Korten, Ph.D., the co-founder of Positive Futures Network and author of Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth.

“When we choose real wealth,” says Korten, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, “we can have exciting hobbies and adventures; work that challenges and stimulates us; and spiritual connection with a universe that’s infinitely larger than a stock portfolio. Instead of more stuff in our alreadystuffed lives, we can have fewer things, but better things of higher quality—fewer visits to the doctor and more visits to museums and friends’ houses.”

Step One: Taking Inventory of Our Stuff

Suze Orman, owner of the Suze Orman Financial Group, in Emeryville, California, and the bestselling author of The Courage to Be Rich: Creating a Life of Material and Spiritual Abundance, ponders whether having stuff is worth it and suggests we take an inventory of what we own. “Think about the value of each object— what it cost you when you bought it, what it’s worth in dollars today, and what it’s worth in an Earthly, material representation of who you are now,” she says.

Orman suggests that we go through every closet and cupboard and recycle or throw away items that no longer serve us well, and then reconnect with items we cannot part with, such as family mementos. “Think of these items so precious to you and how little, in fact, they cost you,” she says. In this way we define for ourselves the true meaning of worth, and it’s never about the stuff. Once we have a handle on what we own, it’s time to turn to what we want and how we can get there.

TRUE WEALTH Living a Life We Love is Real Affluence

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raditional economics has us thinking in opposites—in terms of assets and liabilities. We consider the value of the material things we’ve accumulated: We add up our assets, which may include stocks, bonds, real estate, bank accounts and retirement savings. Then we subtract what we owe: Our liabilities may include a home mortgage, credit card debt, insurance premiums and student and vehicle loans. The balance is deemed our net worth. Figured this way, our net worth changes every minute and can sometimes shift dramatically.

There is a better way to assess our wealth, because we are overlooking, dismissing or squandering valuable resources and benefits such as time, personal health, spiritual well-being, social connections or community in order to buy temporal things that will only depreciate over time.

Golden, Colorado, author David Wann explores this theme in his book Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle. He remarks, “The U.S. may be on top when it comes to spending, but we also lead the world in debt per capita, children in poverty, percent of people in prison, obesity and infant mortality.” In fact, the U.S. has recently been ranked 42nd among countries in longevity— right below Guam and just above Albania.

“So where is all the spending really getting us?” he asks.

“We need to be getting more value out of each dollar, each hour, each spoonful of food, each square foot of house and each gallon of gas. The secret of success at the local, national and global scale is not really a secret; it’s in plain sight, and it’s called moderation.”

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Step Two: Re-Evaluating Life Goals

Just as we would do a personal financial assessment before we make plans to achieve financial goals, a life audit helps us determine our priorities for living happily and productively. Ximena Vengoechea, a design researcher for Twitter, Inc., in San Francisco, recently did this using 100 sticky notes during one dedicated afternoon. She wrote a single wish, one thing she’d like to do, on each How we spend note.

During this “spring our days is, of cleaning for the soul,” as course, how we she calls it, Vengoechea reaffirmed her thirst for spend our lives. learning and adventure. ~Annie Dillard Taking it a step further, she analyzed how she spent her time and how

often she saw the people most important to her, mapping the data as pie charts. She discovered that most of her time was spent in work-related activities and not enough in adventure or seeing the people she loved. Drawing it up in the visual medium of charts helped her identify her life goals and see the changes she needed to make. Doubtless, we can all find better ways to utilize our assets.

Our Time

Arianna Huffington, of New York City, founder of The Huffington Post, knows firsthand about having so many demands on our time that days feel rushed, which can increase our stress and negatively impact our productivity.

She says, “On the flip side, the feeling of having enough time, or even surplus time, is called ‘time affluence’.

Although it may be hard to believe, it’s actually possible to achieve.” Huffington recommends simple steps like getting enough sleep and putting time limits on work and online activities.

Belinda Munoz, a social change activist in San Francisco who blogs at TheHalfwayPoint.net, observes, “Time is neutral. We either use it wisely or waste it, so the onus is on us to make it an asset.” Munoz can both let go of stress and be more productive when she blocks out day parts.

“When I focus, I shut out interruptions, stop feeling rushed and get my work done with ease,” she says.

Our Health

One high-impact way to support personal health is to value food more, maintains Wann. “We need to spend more of our household budget for food, not less,” he says. “By rearranging both our household and national expenditures, we should give a higher priority to fresh, healthy food and a lower priority to electronic gadgets, shopping, cars, lawns and even vacations. Our overall expenses don’t have to go up, they just need to be realigned with our changing values. By choosing higher quality food and supporting better

ways of growing it, we also begin to reshape the American culture,” he says.

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Conducting a Life Audit

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ere’s one approach to doing a life audit in order to both discern more keenly what’s important and figure out how to allocate resources better to make those things happen.

Step 1: Take a few hours and 100 sticky notes. Write a wish—something you’d like to do or have happen in your life—on each one. Arrange them on a flat surface.

Step 2: See what patterns evolve. Rearrange the notes by themes or categories, such as family, physical health, adventure, profession, giving back and skills. Those that contain the most notes indicate the realm of your most powerful wishes.

Step 3: Evaluate your time. Take stock of a typical day, week and month to analyze how you are spending it.

Step 4: Prioritize. Some wishes need to be fulfilled every day or soon, while long-term wishes aim for “someday”.

Step 5: Make a plan. Just as with a smart financial strategy, which typically involves investing money over time, you can now allocate your time to make your wish list happen.

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Korten. “Your community economy is part of the glue that binds people together. It’s the key to physical and mental health and happiness.” Giving less control over our financial wellbeing to Wall Street and more to Main Street will help us think in terms of livelihoods, instead of mere jobs. For Korten, this equates to not only how we make money to live, but also how we live—valuing our homes, communities and natural environment.

Priceless social capital comes from investing our time and money in local communities. Korten observes how, when freely and wisely spent, these efforts can lower crime rates, make schools more productive and help economies function better. Korten cites Oakland, California’s Well-Being in Business Lab, which works with the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, to provide local communities with a research-based model for prosperity.

In socially abundant communities and nations, individuals don’t have to earn as much money to be comfortable, because their quality of life is partly provided by the strength of social bonds.

Heeding the Call to Change Finding and doing what “lights us up” will bring us abundance, claims David Howitt in Heed Your Call. The Portland, Oregon, Meriwether Group entrepreneur who consults for consumer companies, maintains that finding our heroic purpose (that heart-centered thing we feel we were meant to do) is the first step toward true wealth.

Howitt says the secret is in one small word—and. Instead of choosing either/ or, our world expands with “and”. He urges us to integrate the intuitive and analytic parts of ourselves: “poet and professional, prophet and profit, soul and success.”

It’s not just about philanthropy, but truly making your community and your world a better place through your work, he observes. “You’re doing good in the world, and when you live that way, money follows you.”

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he Center for Braina brain injury or disease, Health at the Unihave the opportunity to versity of Texas at help their brain become Dallas is a scientific rehealthier, more efficient search institute committed and less stressed.” to understanding, protect The Institute has ing and healing the brain. already served more than With more than 75 fully 40,000 people in the funded research projects, last two years from the scientific exploration at Center for BrainHealth the Center for BrainHealth and via mobile trainis innovative; improving ing teams. Clients range lives today and translating Sandra Bond Chapman from professional athletes groundbreaking discoverand executives to miliies into practical clinical tary veterans and teens. application.

The Center for BrainHealth recently broke ground on its Brain Performance Institute in Dallas’ growing medical district. Slated to open in the spring of 2017, the 62,000-square-foot facility will make scientifically validated programs and assessments that enhance individual brain performance and health available to the public.

Cognitive neuroscience experts at the Center for BrainHealth and its Brain Performance Institute are dedicated to developing and delivering effective, evidence-based protocols Some programs are covered by private to build brain resilience, achieve philanthropy and are offered at no cost brain regeneration, reverse losses in to military service members, veterans cognitive capacity and train the brain and military spouses and caregivers to maximize performance in people and students in more than 100 middle of all ages and stages. schools across the country. With open “Many people don’t think about ing of the new center, brain wellness their brain until it is injured, disservices will be more readily available eased or aging. But just like physical for North Texas residents. health, almost everyone can improve “This facility will house state-ofbrain health,” says Sandra Bond the-art imaging, stimulating learning Chapman, Ph.D., Center for Brainplatforms and community-focused Health founder and chief director. events featuring experts from around “The Brain Performance Institute the world,” says Eric Bennett, Brain will be the first facility of its kind, Performance Institute executive direcnot an acute treatment center, but tor. “Having our own facility will allow a place where healthy people, as us to reach so many more people. Iniwell as people who have sustained tial offerings will include BrainHealth

physicals, virtual reality training for teens and adults on the autism spectrum, as well an array of high-performance brain training programs.”

The Brain Performance Institute was established in 2013 as a delivery system for the programs and resources developed and tested by the team of neuroscientists, clinicians and medical doctors at the Center for BrainHealth. The Center for BrainHealth has more than 75 funded, ongoing research studies ranging from healthy aging and teen reasoning to autism, Alzheimer’s and bipolar disorder, as well as concussions, post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction.

“It is exciting to know that this is just the beginning. Advancements in brain health are growing rapidly,” says Debbie Francis, Center for BrainHealth advisory board chair.

“We cannot even imagine the types of treatments and programs that will be offered 10 years, even five years, from now.”

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Which Thermography is Best?

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eople may have heard of thermography or even have tried it before, but with so many terms circulating around, including camera thermography, medical thermography and infrared thermography, they may be wondering what the differences are and how thermography can help them. There are currently two widely available forms of thermography. Infrared thermal imaging is commonly referred to as camera thermography.

Computerized regulation thermography, or whole body thermography (WBT), also utilizes infrared technology but there are several important differences.

Camera thermography collects photon impulse data from the skin surface using a camera placed in front of the patient. Pictures are taken of specific body areas such as the head/neck and breasts. The pictures from the camera use five or six colors to show temperatures differences on the skin. These pictures need to be interpreted by a trained and certified practitioner to show risk of disease.

Many clinics specialize in only pictures of the breast area from a front view, left and right sides. The side pictures are needed to decrease false positives and false negatives found with only the front view. The colorful images are used to show areas of increased blood flow that may indicate inflammation or risk of disease

WBT uses a handheld wand sensor designed with a germanium crystal to filter the readings. The sensor is also held at precisely the same angle and distance from specific points the skin surface. The collected temperature data is then submitted to highly sophisticated mathematical software to produce a seven-page report of findings. This report does not have the problem of human error and the

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process has been verified by more than 30 years of research, including blood tests, imaging and biopsies. The WBT report shows signature patterns of more than 40 diseases, their severity and priority to help guide treatment decisions.

Although there are key differences between camera thermography and regulation thermography, both play key roles in health assessment. Regulation thermography can confirm camera ther-

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration completed a review of the new AlfaSight 9000 system earlier this year and has cleared it to help with diagnosis of abnormalities of the female breast such as fibrocystic disease, mastopathy and inflammation and increased lymphatic load; peripheral vascular disease such as arteriosclerosis; musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and fibromyalgia; extracranial cerebral and facial vascular diseases that increase the risk of stroke and aneurysm of the thyroid gland; and neoplastic and inflammatory conditions such as cancer.

The AlfaSight 9000 System is designed for practitioners for use in hospitals and private clinics. Consumers interested in disease prevention may learn more about this technology from their holistic practitioner or integrative medical practitioner about using it in their health maintenance regimen. The Thermography Center of Dallas provides training and support for practitioners interested in using thermography with the new AlfaSight 9000 system for their patients.

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That moment became the inspiorganic as touted, Begoun ration for Begoun’s lifetime devotion encourages skepticism to skincare research and education regarding marketing and customer advocacy. Today, as messages. She founder of the Seattle-based Paula’s suggests that an Choice Skincare, she continues to important key help women understand when prodis to choose the uct claims are misleading or factual. best formulation for an individual’s Buyer Be Aware skin type and speOne of Begoun’s core conclusions is cific skin concerns. that the terms organic and all natural

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U.S. Department of Agriculture certification is cost-prohibitive for most small cosmetic companies that use clean, certified organic ingredients, so some uncertified organic products exist and it’s wise to read labels,” explains Elina Fedotova, founder of the nonprofit Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners. She counsels that we Google any unfamiliar ingredient to learn if it’s toxic or safe.

Fedotova, a cosmetic chemist and aesthetician who makes her professional skincare line, Elina Organics, by hand in a laboratory, compares the difference between salon and commercial products to fine dining versus fast food. “Salon products are made in far smaller quantities than massproduced brands and offer higher concentrations of ingredients. They are generally shipped directly to the salon and have a higher turnover rate.

Because they don’t have to be stored for indeterminate periods or endure warehouse temperatures, they are fresher and more potent,” she says.

Although a facial can easily be performed at home with salon or commercial products, Fedotova, who owns spas in Chicago and Kalamazoo, Michigan, recommends having a professional facial every four to five weeks. Charlene Handel, a certified holistic esthetician, holistic skin care educator and owner of Skin Fitness Etc., in Carlsbad, California, agrees.

Sequenced Steps

Handel chooses treatments that penetrate and nourish the layer of skin below the epidermis, the outermost layer, consisting of mostly dead cells, with 100 percent holistic (edible) products and freshly brewed organic tea compresses. “Without a gentle exfoliation, the first step in any effective facial, not even skincare formulas with penetration enhancers, can

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nourish the lower layer of live cells.

One key nourishment among others is vitamin C, an antioxidant which brightens, protects against sun damage and promotes collagen production,” advises Handel.

She explains that skin cells produced in the deepest layer gradually push their way to the epidermis every 30 days and die.

Dead cells can pile up unevenly and give the skin’s surface a dry, rough, dull appearance. As we age, cell turnover time increases to 45 or 60 days, which is why gentle sloughing is necessary. This can be done at home three times a week with a honey mask.

Another form of exfoliation performed in a salon uses a diamondtipped, crystal-free microdermabrasion machine to gently buff away the surface layer of skin.

An additional option is a light glycolic acid and beta hydroxy acid treatment. This can be purchased over the counter or prepared at home using organic papaya (glycolic) and pineapple (beta hydroxyl) for more even skin tone. These treatments, sometimes referred to as acid peels, can be applied to the face for no more than 10 to 15 minutes, typically every two to four weeks or every few months.

Treatment serums, moisturizing lotions and eye and neck creams are all elements of a complete facial. The simplest sequence of application is layering from the lightest to heaviest—eye cream, serum and moisturizer. Give them a minute or two to absorb. No facial is complete without a sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, applied last.

Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer.

acial acupuncture is a timeless beauty technique utilized by the Chinese since the Sung Dynasty (960-1279, A.D.). Facial acupuncture gained popularity in the Western world for treatment of facial neurological dysfunctions (Bell’s palsy/stroke). Notable rejuvenation and facial muscular tone were documented, resulting in protocols for modern facial acupuncture treatment.

Today, it is an effective, nonsurgical, painless option to lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Facial acupuncture is not a replacement for surgery, but it is an excellent natural alternative. The International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported improvement among 90 percent of the participants upon first treatment, along with improvement throughout course of treatments. Benefits included elasticity of facial muscles, leveling of wrinkles and balanced skin tone.

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is a whole-body treatment. A person’s exterior and face is directly affected by the overall health of his/her internal organs according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Every session is tailored to the client’s needs. Fine needles are gently inserted into specific points on the face, ears and body to facilitate blood circulation and stimulate production of collagen. This in turn nourishes, rehydrates, tones and reduces the appearance of facial lines.

A session takes about 60 minutes.

Noticeable results are usually achieved in five to seven sessions. Improvement depends on the individual. Diet, exercise, and lifestyle contribute to the effectiveness of the treatments. A complete course of treatment is 10 to

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Benefits of Facial Rejuvenation

Acupuncture include reducing fine lines and wrinkles, softening deeper lines, improving muscle tone and dermal contraction, lifting eyelids and jowls and stimulating local blood and lymph circulation.

Synergistic Recommendations

n Hydrate: Weight divided by two equals the number of ounces of purified water a day. Assists body in flushing out toxins. n Exercise: Cardio at least three times a week. Helps skin by opening pores and flushing toxins. n Eat Healthy: Provides the body with vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. n Sunscreen: Sun exposure is very invasive. n Sleep/decrease stress: Seven to eight hours of sleep. Assists the body’s natural repair system.

Remember to choose a personal skin care system carefully and avoid products containing mineral oil, petroleum or alcohol.

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hat’s on the community efforts Please be table can help change lives. generous at lower risks of Meat: Tinned tuna, stroke, heart attack, can- the holidays and chicken and salmon cer and diabetes, acstore easily for use in year-round. cording to the American salads or casseroles, Heart Association. Not on a sandwich and in all families are able to afford the whole wheat pasta, brown rice or lowhealthiest foods, but fatty, high-sugar fat stir fries. Avoid the bisphenol-A options can be avoided. The most- (BPA) associated with cans and plastic needed donations are nonperishable containers. Instead choose BPA-free and high in protein, but low in sodium, pouch packaging and cans with BPAsugar and fats. free liners (see Tinyurl.com/BPAFree Give the best, most affordable CannedFood). products, according to these tips and Soup and Stew: Containing meat the food drive’s guidelines. Organic and veggies, soups and stews provide and non-GMO (genetically modified) filling, hearty comfort foods. foods are welcome. Note that not all Vegetables: Yams and whole-berry pantries can store fresh produce, glass cranberry sauce turn dinner into a holcontainers or personal hygiene items. iday feast. Add color to the plate with

“Pantries rely on informed commixed veggies. Lentils, pinto, black munity support,” explains Jim Byrnes, and kidney beans in stew, chili or director of Pennsylvania’s Nazareth salad provide fiber, calcium, zinc and Area Food Bank. “Area churches, iron. Spices add zing. Tomatoes, sauce schools and businesses keep us supand salsa add flavor; choose glass jar plied. We’ll help 300 families this products only in order to be BPA-free, year, compared to 100 in 2006, baldue to the acidic effect on cans. ancing nutrition with practical needs.”

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extend the number of meals.” Whole grain pasta, brown or wild rice, quinoa and couscous are better choices than white pasta. Bulgur provides nearly 75 percent of a day’s fiber requirement when added to soup or salad.

Cereal: Steel-cut or rolled oats, farina (Cream of Wheat) and grits are low-calorie and nutritious options for a warm start to the day. All can be found as organic; farina in whole wheat or white wheat that is certified kosher. Cold cereals should list whole grains as the first ingredient and be high in fiber and low in sugar, like organic Oat O’s.

Snacks: Unsalted nuts, full of fiber, protein and vitamins, are highly prized at food pantries. Packed in juice, fruit cups make a healthy treat.

Dried fruit and sunflower seeds are another favorite. Low-salt, low-sugar peanut or sunflower butter packs protein. Honey is a healthy sweetener.

Collecting Party: “A group of us collected and donated 600 pounds of food for babies, pets and adults to Extended Hands Food Bank,” says Dee Power, in Fountain Hills, Arizona. For babies, include food without added sugar or salt and single-grain cereal.

Alternative Giving: Especially popular during the December holidays, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank offers prepacked bags to grocery store patrons, paid for at checkout. Customers can see what’s included and the food bank picks them up. (Tip: Cash donations allow lower cost bulk purchases with no need to transport or sort items.)

Non-Food: Make sure the food pantry has storage space before donating wet or dry food for cats and dogs and birdseed; baby wipes, shampoo and soap; and adult soap, deodorant, shaving supplies, toothpaste, shampoo and toilet paper. “A $5,000 grant gave us added storage space,” says Byrnes.

The bottom line is what food pantries need is much the same as what’s found in any healthy home pantry— comestibles rich in flavor, vitamins and fiber and free of unhealthy additives.

Please be generous year-round, sharing well beyond the holidays.

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Serves 9 Sweet potatoes and apples add moistness and natural sweetness to this simple cake Natural cooking spray 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg ½ cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 large apple, peeled, cored and grated 1 (¾-pound) sweet potato, peeled and grated 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil an (8-inch) baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside. In a second large bowl, whisk together sugar and egg until well combined. Stir in apple, sweet potato, vanilla and walnuts and then add apple mixture to flour mixture and stir to combine.

Transfer batter to prepared pan and bake until cake pulls away from the edges and is deep golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes. Set aside to let cool and then cut into squares and serve.

Nutritional Info: Per Serving: Serving size: 190 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 25mgcholesterol, 300mg sodium, 34g carbohydrates, (4 g dietary fiber, .17g sugar), 4g protein.

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8 ounces (2 cups) elbow macaroni 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2/3 cup low-fat (1%) milk 1 ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese 3 ounces fresh goat cheese 1 ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ tsp fine sea salt 1 cup acorn or butternut squash puree 1 large egg, beaten 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook macaroni according to package directions until just tender. Drain very well.

Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Stir in Cheddar cheese, goat cheese, mustard and salt; lower heat to medium low and stir until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in squash puree.

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Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners and spoon macaroni mixture into liners. Sprinkle tops with Parmesan and bake until lightly browned and crispy on top, about 25 minutes. Cool muffins in the pans for 10 minutes. Eat warm or room temperature, or remove from the pan, cool on a rack, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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“Barre is a combination of ballet, yoga and Pilates principles. We use small, isometric movements to temporarily fatigue muscles and make them long and lean. The so-called fatigue is what causes muscles to shake, and therefore, change,” explains Nadia Yokarini-Kotsonis, a certified barre instructor at Physique Fitness Studio, in Grove City, Ohio.

Students use a ballet barre to support themselves while doing the exercises.

Yokarini-Kotsonis is among many former dancers that have embraced barre fitness. Trained in ballet, tap, contemporary and traditional dance in Athens, Greece, she discovered barre when she moved to the U.S. “I fell in love with how challenging it was and the effects and changes I saw in my body. I got certified a year later and have been teaching ever since. I’m still in love with practicing it, no matter how tired I might

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Rather than a cardiovascular regimen, “Barre is good for developing core strength. You gain overall flexibility, muscle strength, improved posture and range of motion,” says Lisa Juliet, West Coast regional director of the teacher certification program (Barre Certification.com).

Not Just for Dancers

While barre has had some U.S. presence since the 1950s, “It’s having a resurgence now,” says Charlene Causey, a certified natural health professional and ballet body barre instructor in Pueblo, Colorado.

Newfound interest began on both coasts and is quickly becoming a Midwest mainstay, according to YokariniKotsonis, who says it’s one of the most popular classes she teaches, and other studios are following suit. She remarks, “Everyone wants to offer barre, and everyone wants to come to a class and see

what it’s about.”

“Seniors love it because barre helps improve their balance. It’s also perfect for people working to overcome injuries,” says Juliet. She notes that while women are predominant in classes, the tide is turning a bit toward more gender equity. “Men that enter classes as skeptical come out sweating.” One recently earned his barre teaching certificate.

Benefits of Barre

“What makes this workout brilliant is that the classes are designed to fit the goals and ability levels of all participants. Each set of exercises provides options ranging from the beginner to the more advanced barre enthusiast. Effective, yet safe, low-impact techniques provide ongoing challenges,” says Causey.

Those that regularly practice realize many positive effects. “Your body becomes long and lean, similar to a ballet dancer’s. You learn to stand tall and become stronger with each class,” says Yokarini-Kotsonis. However, don’t expect it to be easy. “Even when you do it every day, you’ll still find it extremely challenging,” she adds.

Most teachers individualize modifications for beginners. “I tell my students to do what they can. There’s no judgment here,” says Causey.

Many yoga teachers offer barre classes as a beneficial complement to other sports and activities such as running. “It supplements your other endeavors,” notes Causey. Today’s barre classes

feature bare feet and typical workout wear, specialized equipment and props, contemporary music and of course, the ballet barre. The whole experience is highly positive and upbeat, says Causey.

Most fitness experts would agree that it’s good to add variety to workouts, and trying something new adds spice to the mix. Plus, for those that keep at it,

says Yokarini-Kotsonis, “Barre can be the fastest results-oriented program you can undergo. Expect to see a change in your body in a month if you attend three to four classes a week.”

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e all want to look and feel beautiful, often enhancing our best features with assistance from cosmetics. Yet many of us may not be aware of the toxic ingredients contained in products we’re using.

“When the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was passed 77 years ago, it contained 112 pages of standards for food and drugs, and only one page for cosmetics,” says Connie Engel, Ph.D., science and education manager at the Breast Cancer Fund and its Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, in San Francisco.

While most cosmetic ingredients must be listed on product labels, sometimes their names are hard to recognize, many are toxic and some of the most dangerous ones may not even be listed. Labeled toxins commonly found in cosmetics include endocrine disruptors that can affect our developmental, reproductive, neurological and immune systems. Here are just a few:

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon, is found in foundation, pressed powder, loose powder, bronzer, blush, eye shadow and mascara. It can even enhance the toxicity of other chemicals, according to Danish research published in the International Journal of Andrology, and due to its fluorine base, can disrupt iodine absorption, contributing to breast disease including cancer.

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Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and its cousin, hydroxytoluene (BHT), are common preservatives found in lip products, liquid makeup and moisturizers that the European Commission on Endocrine Disruption cites as interfering with hormone function. They’ve also been shown to cause kidney damage, according to research from Spain’s Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.

Formaldehyde in many forms, including quaternium-15, coal tar, benzene and mineral oils that are prohibited in the European Union and Japan, are classified as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

These examples represent the tip of the iceberg of toxic chemicals of concern commonly used in cosmetics. They further range from allergens and substances that cause non-cancerous and cancerous tumors and organ toxicity to developmental and reproductive impairment, miscarriage and bioaccumulation leading to toxic overload when not excreted.

Fragrances don’t have to be included in label ingredient lists, constituting another major concern, explains Engel.

“Most cosmetics, even eye shadow, contain fragrance, and those fragrances can contain several dozen unlabeled ingredients, including hormone-disrupting phthalates.”

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“Become an educated consumer and read the list of ingredients,” advises Janice Cox, the Medford, Oregon, author of Natural Beauty at Home. “Fewer ingredients and organic components mean safer products.”

Better yet, we can make our own more natural beauty aids. “One advantage of making your own is that you’re in control. You know yourself and your skin and sensitivities,” says Cox. DIY products are easy if intense color isn’t a requirement. “The color many people want is hard to produce with kitchen ingredients,” Cox explains. “You can make clear mascara and eyebrow tamer with castor oil. It’s easy to make lip balms and maybe get a little color by adding berry juice or beet root powder.”

For those that want the look of high-quality makeup without toxins, other good alternatives come into play, says Hollywood makeup artist Lina Hanson, author of Eco-Beautiful.

“I had been working in the industry for several years before I discovered the toxic ingredients in makeup; I was shocked,” she says. Equally unsettling, “I also learned that many of the ingredients allowed in the U.S. are banned in the European Union because of their toxicity.”

That knowledge launched Hanson’s quest to create safe, organic, beauty-enhancing products for women, celebrities and everyday people alike.

“So many people these days pay close attention to what they put in their bodies, but not everyone is as careful about what they put on their bodies,” she says. “I want people to understand that you don’t have to sacrifice beauty in going green.”

Hanson warns against so-called “natural” cosmetics that abuse the term and may include harmful preservatives and synthetic ingredients. She assures, “Any product labeled ‘USDA certified

organic’ contains 100 percent organic ingredients.” Her book mentions numerous brands she recommends.

Toxic Ingredients to Avoid

Beauty Bonus Tip Healthy, moisturized skin is essential to natural beauty, many experts agree, noting that younger women need to unclog pores to prevent acne. They don’t need much moisturizing, but skin generally becomes drier with age, making good moisturizers important. Cox recommends jojoba oil to effect glowing skin. Hanson likes coconut oil, although she recommends rubbing it in, removing makeup and then taking it off with a hot, wet towel.

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (SafeCosmetics.org) has created a helpful app for iPhone and Android users at ThinkDirtyApp.com. Simply download it and scan a store item’s barcode to immediately access information on the product’s toxic ingredients, along with recommendations for healthier alternatives.

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All Emotions Count

Emotional intelligence, sometimes referred to as EQ, is often overlooked as a skill set in today’s world. The recent animated film Inside Out calls attention to effective ways of addressing a child’s journey by embracing and better understanding their emotions; particularly those that don’t feel positive.

A recent study by the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance found that a child’s emotional health is far more important in determining future happiness than factors such as academic success or wealth. Parents can help ensure a healthy emotional upbringing by avoiding making three mistakes.

Disapproval of a child’s emotions: This involves being critical of a ` displays of negative emotion and child’s reprimanding or punishing the child for expressing them.

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Parents can successfully form deeper connections with their kids by recognizing, respecting and acknowledging their emotional range, rather than telling kids they should feel a certain way. Telling someone how they should or shouldn’t feel only teaches them to distrust themselves and that there’s something wrong with them. As a communication aid, Inside Out may speak best to older children, because younger viewers may get the erroneous impression that emotions can control them, rather than that they can control their own emotional reactions.

The recipe for healthy bonding and emotional development is for all parties to model how they value the importance of each other’s feelings and respectfully listen for the feelings behind the words.

In opening ourselves to being understood, we open ourselves to understanding others. Good parenting involves emotion. Good relationships involve emotion.

The bottom line is that emotions matter.

We all struggle with negative emotions from time to time, and the way we address and deal with them influences our emotional health. The goal is to develop a trustworthy emotional connection with the other person that is important to us, which enhances intimacy and the effectiveness of the

relationship in accomplishing good.

Using this six-part process of helpful concrete steps applies equally to the children and adults in our lives. n Become aware of the other person’s emotions. n Care about the other person by seeing their emotions as valid and important. n Listen empathetically to better understand the way they feel, allowing them to feel safe to be vulnerable without fear of judgment. Seek to understand, rather than to agree or redirect. n Acknowledge and validate their feelings. We don’t need to validate that the thoughts they have about their emotions are correct; instead, simply let them know that it’s valid to feel the way that they do. For example, if a friend says, “I feel useless,” we could validate them by saying, “I can see how you might feel that way.” n Allow the person to experience their emotions fully before moving toward any kind of improvement. We cannot impose our idea of when they should be ready or able to feel differently. This is when we practice unconditional presence and unconditional love. We are there as support, without trying to fix them or anything else. Don’t be offended if they don’t accept support that’s offered at this time. A benevolent power is inherent in offering love that exists regardless of what someone does or does not do with it. n Help the other person to strategize ways to manage the reactions they might be having to their emotions after—and only after—their feelings have been validated, acknowledged and fully felt. This is when we can assert new ways of looking at a situation that may improve the way another person is feeling. This is when advice may be offered.

When done successfully, this process can transform a conflict encountered in a relationship into solid gold.

Teal Swan is the author of Shadows Before Dawn: Finding the Light of Self-Love Through Your Darkest Times, on how healing hidden wounds reveals our authentic selves (TealSwan.com). Inside Out will be released next month on DVD.

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We have to laugh at ourselves. There is strength in forgiveness. Honesty without tact is cruelty. No one can make me feel inferior without my consent.

Ultimately, we are responsible for one another and for the creatures and places around us.

I felt good about caring for the world around me before I had kids, but now I also derive a ton of self-esteem from being a good example for them.

How has celebrity supported your role in speaking out on behalf of your favorite causes?

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to be a conduit to support causes I believe in. People don’t have to listen… but when they do, helpful things happen.

My approach is to spotlight an issue while also shedding light on a solution. I particularly like talking about childhood malnutrition and telling people about ThisBarSavesLives (ThisBarSavesLives.com), which donates a life-saving nutritional packet to a child in need every time we buy this organic, glutenfree snack bar. I love their motto, “We eat together.”

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rom Veronica Mars to Forgetting Sarah Marshall, her face is unmistakable. Thanks to the worldwide popularity of Frozen, her voice is now unforgettable, as well. Kristen Bell, though, believes the greatest contribution she can make is embodying an eco-friendly lifestyle together with her husband, actor Dax Shepard, and their two daughters, finding ways to help the planet survive and thrive for generations to come.

What Earth-friendly actions do you and your family embrace in day-to-day living?

Our fun time revolves around being active outdoors. We love hiking as a family, walking a mile to dinner or biking along the river. We often go exploring and make up outdoor games such as: How far can you jump? How far can I throw this? and Let’s race! The kids like to get dirty and my husband and I like to breathe fresh air at the end of a workday.

We have a garden where the girls and I are learning about growing and caring for edible plants and how to cook what we grow. Our thumbs aren’t very green just yet but we are trying.

As PETA’s “Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities” of 2013, why are you and Dax convinced that healthy vibrancy doesn’t rely on eating meat?

I have been a vegetarian since I was 11.

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I have never wanted to eat meat, even before I knew the positive environmental effects of a vegetarian diet. People need to be conscious of what they are eating. Most edible supermarket items aren’t real food. I like knowing where my meal comes from and who handles it. It makes both my mind and body feel better.

How did the animated film Frozen enable you to reach a larger young audience than ever before?

My goal with the character Anna was to play an imperfect princess, giving voice to the heroine I had been searching for when I was young: Someone who was awkward, clumsy, optimistic, too talkative, caring and didn’t have perfect posture. I wanted girls that feel like they don’t always fit in to have a fearless heroine to identify with. I want to be a real-life Anna, someone who doesn’t apologize for her flaws and stands up for herself and others because she’s strong.

Thanks to Frozen, I have been invited to do more projects that reach young people. I hope to extend my voice as a trustworthy source supporting projects that can benefit them.

You are passionate about the universal need for water conservation. What steps has your own family taken to be water-conscious?

Living in California and dealing with drought firsthand teaches about water conservation by necessity.

We carefully consider how the food we eat directly impacts water use; we all understand that producing meat and dairy is water intensive. Replacing our lawn with AstroTurf cut our household water bill dramatically. We never run water from the tap when we are brushing our teeth, and always ‘let it mellow if it’s yellow’, that is, flush selectively. We even reuse the water used to sterilize baby bottles to water houseplants.

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

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Grateful for EVERYTHING

n Elaborate in detail about a particular thing that earns extra gratitude. This carries more benefits from intense feelings than creating a list. When we see how blessed we are with what we already have, it creates more of what we are grateful for, generating an endless cycle of gratitude.

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n Take notice of the surprises and little miracles that occur, and be sure to make note of them to evoke an even stronger level of awe and gratitude.

Create an Attitude of Gratitude All Day Long

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he secret to happiness and finding the enduring joy we all seek is Thanksgiving—the simple act of continually giving thanks. To realize wonderful positive outcomes, up to and including seeming miracles, do one thing: Show gratitude all day long. Seeing everything in a new light, through a refreshing prism of love and appreciation, imparts a deep inner well of peace, calm and joy, making us feel more alive.

We can feel that way every day, in every aspect of life, awaking each morning excited to create the day ahead and enthusiastic about each moment and then falling asleep at night embracing a profound feeling of gratitude for all the good we know and have. Happiness is contagious and becomes an upward spiral of joy naturally shared with others.

Start today by launching a daily gratitude journal. This single action, the

simplest and quickest way to get results, will foster a habit geared to change everything forever. It fills up our love tank, sparks success and benefits everyone.

To embrace better relationships, health, clarity, life and tangible and intangible wealth: n Set a daily time for journal writing. n Pick a handful of things that prompt gratitude that day. Perhaps begin with people that support you in some way.

Everything counts, from expressions of beauty to basic conveniences. Eventually the daily list will grow, generating the joy of gratitude at ever-higher levels. n It’s important to write with love and joy, because such feelings create your world. Even if something’s a work in progress, like encouraging steps in a relationship, focus on what makes you feel good and want more of and you’ll start seeing more evidence of them.

Robert Emmons, Ph.D., of the University of California-Davis, a leading authority in researching the science of gratitude and its impact on well-being, instructs his study participants, “Be aware of your feelings and how you ‘relish’ and ‘savor’ this gift in your imagination. Take the time to be especially aware of the depth of your gratitude.” In other words, don’t hurry through this exercise like a to-do list.

An all-day-long attitude of gratitude ramps up our awareness of life’s pleasures. It takes an already good life to a whole new zone of zest.

Mary Lynn Ziemer is a master of Advanced Life Concepts, certified life and business coach, motivational speaker and author, with more than 30 years as an entrepreneur and corporate executive at two Fortune 100 companies. Connect at LivingAJoyfulLifeNow.com.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Autumn at the Arboretum – Thru Nov. 25. 9am6pm. Autumn at the Arboretum is one of “America’s Best Pumpkin Festivals,” according to Fodor’s Travel. $10-$15. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. DallasArboretum.org.

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

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indiscriminate and illegal invasions of privacy by the National Security Agency. Audience discussion follows. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas. JudAnnWat@ sbcglobal.net. FirstTuesdayFilms.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2

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.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Rainwater Harvesting with Large Systems – 9am12pm. This program covers design, construction, maintenance and benefits of a large rainwater collection system. Participants will learn how to calculate rainwater capture, design an above or below ground collection system and utilize rainwater using large tank systems for home or business applications.

This program will also cover installing drip irrigation. Booklet provided. $25. Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center, 17360 Coit Rd, Bldg C, Dallas. Dallas.tamu.edu/courses.

Bike Maintenance Basics for Women – 7-8:30pm.

Routine maintenance on your bike can keep you riding smooth and prolong the life of your bike. Join an introductory class for women designed to help you take care of your bike. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

Film Screening: Citizen Four – 7-9pm. This documentary is a real-life thriller that provides audiences unprecedented access to filmmaker Laura Poitras and journalist Glenn Greenwald’s encounters with Edward Snowden in Hong Kong, as he hands over classified documents providing evidence of mass

Jazz in the Atrium: Sherna Armstrong – 6-8pm.

The daughter of soul-filled gospel singers, Sherna Armstrong began singing at a young age in Arkansas, touring with her mother’s gospel group, The Mid-South Singers. She holds degrees in Voice Performance and Music Education from Southern Methodist University and Humanities from the University of Texas at Dallas. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803.

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Please mention that you saw these events in Natural Awakenings Dallas Winter Camping Basics – 7-8:30pm. Learn how to plan, stay warm, select winter appropriate gear and what to expect when setting up camp and during your overnight. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

Grassroots Environmental Conference – Nov 5-7.

Downwinders at Risk along with Root and Branch Partners presents this rolling three-day conference with workshops, panel discussions and events around town to educate and entertaining Texas’ citizen-activists featuring Love Canal’s Lois Gibbs. For more information visit DownwindersAtRisk.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

GoPro Basics – 7-8:30pm. GoPro experts will focus on the camera’s user interface, video capture, image settings and accessories. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

Kerrville’s New Folk Winners Tour – 8pm. Every year, the Kerrville Folk Festival hosts the New Folk competition. Hundreds apply, but only thirty-two are invited to Kerrville. Out of those finalists, a panel of three judges chooses the six artists who stand out above the rest. For the year 2015, four of the six will perform. $15-$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7

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

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Document Shredding – 9am to 1pm. Bank of America is offering safe and secure document destruction services to the community. All in the community are encouraged to bring their sensitive information to be shredded, including confidential documents, check stubs, bank statements and old tax records. Free. Bank of America - Outside Financial Center, 6100 Rufe Snow Dr, Ft Worth. 817-2308969 or 972-603-6317. Rashida.Mandviwala@ BankOfAmerica.com.

Fruit Trees Class – 11am-12:30pm. Learn how to produce more fruit from your backyard orchard with fruit for all seasons, easy maintenance and endless esthetic possibilities. Dave Wilson Nursery’s comprehensive presentation will teach you how to get the most out of your trees. Fire Station #3, 133 Parkway Blvd, Coppell. 972-462-5165 or 469-5767770. MBujanda@Coppelltx.gov

Oak Cliff Coop Snoop Tour – 11am-4pm. Tour eight backyard chicken coops in Oak Cliff. Tour benefits F.A.R.M., a farm that helps returning vets integrate into society who suffer from PTSD and other concerns through “dirt therapy” and working on the farm meeting other vets. Purchase tour map day of event only. $10 for adults. Free admission for kids accompanied by an adult. Trinity Haymarket, 1715 Market Center Blvd, Dallas. 214-202-2163. Info@ TrinityHaymarket.com. TrinityHaymarket.com.

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Partners for Wildlife Program to Stem Monarch Loss in Texas – 6:30-8:30pm. Don Wilhelm, Partners for Wildlife program coordinator, with the local U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service office, will present on their work with monarchs in Texas. He will discuss how the USFWS is working with their partners and with landowners in numerous ways to help reverse the pressing threats to monarchs due to habitat loss, loss of native milkweed plants due to development and the need for nectar sources during the monarch migrations. Westside Presbyterian Church, 8700 Chapin Rd, Ft Worth. Facebook.com/ NPATFortWorthChapter

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Acutonics For Self & Family Care One Day Workshop 10am – 6pm

Learn the energetics behind sound healing, all about the two basic Acutonics® tuning forks and how to use them to bring balance and harmony back to the body, mind, and emotions to address common imbalances such as headache, stress, respiratory issues, digestion, anger/frustration, anxiety, grief, sadness, fear.

Snacks provided.

Tuition discount for mentioning Natural Awakenings: $110 (regular fee $125) Taught by Mary Burke-Kelly Certified Acutonics® Instructor Dallas/Fort Worth Acutonics, 721 Tradonna Lane, Hurst For more information contact 817-918-3939; Register at DFWAcutonics.com/ class-tuition.html

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Film Screening: My Life as a Turkey– 7-8:30pm.

Dallas Sierra Club hosts a free screening of this documentary about Jim Hutto’s experience raising 24 wild turkeys as their mother in the Florida wilderness. Free. Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Bldg H, Farmers BranchDallas Sierra Club.

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

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

DORBA Monthly Beginners Clinic – 9am. Clinics consist of basic instruction on bike setup, safety trail etiquette, and basic bike handling skills. Afer the instructional portion of the clinic, there is a group ride of the trail. RCP Trail, Arlington. For more information and to rsvp visit DORBA. org 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, NOVEMBER 9

Healthcare Sustainable Best Practices for Waste Diversion – 10am-12pm. The goal of the event is to provide education, examples of waste diversion best practices and networking opportunities for anyone that works in or with the healthcare industry and is involved with waste diversion, sustainability, asset management or purchasing. Free. Dallas City Hall,1500 Marilla, L1FN Auditorium, Dallas.

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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

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

GridNEXT 2015 Annual Conference – Nov 11-13 . Connect with thought leaders and businesses across the Texas energy industry as stakeholders engage on the grid modernization challenges facing clean energy integration. Houston Westin Galleria Hotel, 5060 West Alabama St. Houston. TREIA.org

admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase.

Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas.

214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

savethedate THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Achieving Optimal Nutrition to Fight Cancer 12pm

Good nutrition should always be a priority, but it is especially important when you are fighting a cancer diagnosis. Come learn how to eat a well-balanced, nutrient dense diet that will reduce inflammation, boost your immune system, and help your body recover from treatment.

Class will last one hour. Class size is limited.

Preregistration is required.

Taught by Julie Smith, RD, LDTa Baylor Sammons Cvetko Center 3500 Gaston St, Dallas For more information and to register call 214-820-7797.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Hans Theessink – 8pm. One of the most soughtafter artists of the international blues scene. $18-$22.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

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

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Eastfield College Arbor Day Celebration – 1010:45am. An Autumn Blaze Maple will be planted.

Guest speakers include Cliff Keheley, city manager of Mesquite and Steve Houser, owner of Arborilogical Services, who will provide information concerning trees and drought. Bruce Miller Nursery has donated trees to pass out to antendees. Free. Eastfield College, 3737 Motley Dr, Lower Courtyard and Ampitheater, Mesquite. 469-552-8228. BXF4420@ DCCCD.edu.

Jazz in the Atrium: Fingerprints – 6-8pm. The popular Dallas-based group is known as “one of the best-kept music secrets in the South.” Free

The Great Seed Bomb – 8am-1pm. The Great Seed Bomb is a 15-mile fun ride benefiting bees, monarch and other pollinators. This ride will help our pollinators in two ways: During the ride, seed balls – made of clay, organic compost and native, non-GMO milkweed and wildflower seed – will be thrown and launched from bikes by riders. A portion of the money raised will then be donated to local environmental nonprofits and organizations to keep the work going. $16.50-$39.50. Clear Fork Food Truck Park, 1541 Merrimac Circle, Ft Worth.

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Hoop House Demonstration Class – 11am12:30pm. Hoop houses protect your garden beds from harsh temperatures and pests. Learn how to build your own at home after a quick trip to the hardware store. This hands-on demonstration will build a hoop house from start to finish to benefit one of Coppell’s school gardens. Wilson School Garden, 200 S Coppell Rd, Coppell. MBujanda@ Coppelltx.gov.

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Fall Night Hike – 6-7:30pm. Explore the sights, sounds and smells of night with Heard Trail Guides.

Night Hikers learn to spot signs of animal life and learn about more about inhabitants of the Heard. $14/ $12 members. Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sancuary, 1 Nature Place, McKInney.

972-562-3366 .HeardMuseum.org.

savethedate SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 2015 Fall Recycling Round-Up 9am – 3pm Drop off electronic, small appliances, toys, documents for destruction, books,scapmetal, up to 5 tires, textiles, clean Styrofoam, plastic bags and packaging. Do not bring household chemicals, pharmaceuticals, furniture, building supplies. First 100 cars will receive two FREE studio movie Grill tickets.

Presented by the City of Dallas Sanitation Services For more information call 311 or the Waste Dive3rsion Hotline at 214.670-4475, Drop–off locations: Richland College, 12800 Abrams Rd, Parking Lot E Kidd Springs Park, 711 Canty St, Horsehoe Parking lot

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Succulents & Terrariums Workshop at North Haven Gardens 2-4pm

You can create a sculptural succulent grouping or work with lush tropical foliage. It’s a chance to make a unique, personal gift for the holidays. Bring your own container (up to 14” in diameter) and we’ll supply the soil and hands-on instruction every step of the way. Or, select one at North Haven Gardens before the workshop. $40 fee per container includes a $20 gift certificate good toward purchase of your materials that day.

Workshop is limited to 25 participants Taught by Cynthia Koogler of Flower Child Plants North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas For more information call 214-363-5316

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

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, NOVEMBER 16

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.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17

iNaturalist Workshop -7pm-8:45pm. iNaturalist. org is a great way for naturalists and scientists to share nature observations across the world. It’s used

by Texas Parks and Wildlife, National Geographic, multiple universities, wildlife areas, Master Naturalists and more. Free. Lewisville Public Library Computer Lab, 1197 W Main St, Lewisville. Free.

RSVP: Erin.Taylor@UNT.edu. Facebook.com/ LLELALewisvilleLake.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19

EDMo: Higher Education – 6:30-8pm. EDMo stands for “Earth Day Monthlies” and is an event series hosted by Earth Day Texas. Each month, a panel of experts from across industries will tackle a theme, diving deep into the most significant trends facing our planet. This month, learn how eco-focused careers are changing the world. Free.

Community Beer Company, 1530 Inspiration Dr, Dallas. 214-865-6367. Jillian@EarthDayTx.org.

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Jazz in the Atrium: Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Showcase – 6-8pm. This annual jazz showcase highlights the talented seniors at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase.

Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas.

214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Melanie – 8pm. Hear the songs and stories of the Woodstock performer, accompanied by her son Beau-Jarred. $30-$35. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org.

Earthday Monthlies – 6:30-9pm. Panel of experts on Higher Education discuss how eco-focused ca-

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Community Beer in the Design District, 1530 Inspiration Dr., Dallas. EarthDayTX.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

i-Naturalist: Becoming a Science Citizen – 10am12pm. Derek Broman, a biologist from Texas Parks and Wildlife, will offer a primer on the iNaturalist website and how to record wildlife observations to provide a living record of wildlife and nature in North Texas. Biodiversity Education Center, Wagon Wheel Park, 367 Freeport Parkway, Coppell. CoppellNaturePark.org.

Sik’lik Youth Poetry Slam and Writing Workshop – 5-6pm; 6-8pm, live performance. All middle and high school students in Tarrant or Dallas counties may apply. Each poetry slam contestant receives an original Sik’lik T-shirt, and finalists compete for additional prizes such as electronics and gift cards.

Free. Renzo Piano Pavilion, Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth. Register by Nov 13: Tinyurl.com/FtWorthPoetrySlam.

savethedate SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Prairie Lights Sneak-A-Peek Run Registration: 5pm; Start Time: 7pm

This will be a chipped run, jog or walk. You can enter a team with walkers, joggers and runners. Awards will be given for overall male and female winners, masters make and femail and senior masters male and felaml, as well as for the top three male/female by age groups. The Sunday evening event will be a walk/stroll and will not be timed, so participants can enjoy the Prairie Lights displays.

Early registration $20; Race day registration $30.

Presented by City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Dept.

Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie For more information call 972-237-8100 PrairieLights.org/sneak-a-peak.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22

FRIDAY –SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20-22, 2015 Acutonics Level I NCBTMB and NCAAOM CEU’s 9:00am – 6:00pm

Learn the 6 basic Acutonics® Tuning Forks and how to use them on the body’s acupuncture points and chakras to facilitate healing. Many physical and emotional imbalances are covered; you leave with protocols to use immediately to deepen your massage therapy, acupuncture, or other healing modality. Tuning forks provided for class use. $50 discounted tuition if registered by Nov 9 or if you mention Natural Awakenings.

Taught by Mary Burke-Kelly Certified Acutonics® Instructor Dallas/Fort Worth Acutonics, 721 Tradonna Lane, Hurst For more information contact 817-918-3939; Register at DFWAcutonics.com/ class-tuition.html

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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Fort Worth Parade of Lights – 6pm. Annual parade featuring illuminated floats. Free. Reserved seating available. FortWorthParadeOfLights.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23

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

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Stroller Boot Camp – 10-10:45am. The YMCA hosts a bootcamp for moms, dads and anyone else with a stroller. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

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

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

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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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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Munch Time – 10am & 1pm. See the Fort Worth Nature Center’s resident education animals during their munch time. Get a closer look at these animals and learn more about them as they get fed. Free (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Ft Worth. FWNatureCenter.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Wild Turkey Chatter – 1-2:30pm. Interested in learning more about the wild turkey? Join us as we explore their preferred habitat, their infamous history and their notable adaptations. Free (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Ft Worth. FWNatureCenter.org

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Walk Off Your Turkey Hike – 1-3pm. Enjoy a twomile hike along the Riverbottom Trail by the West Fork of the Trinity River. Capture the sights of giant cottonwoods and willow trees. Explore the area that is home to beavers, herons and armadillos. Free (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Ft Worth. FWNatureCenter.org.

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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.

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth – Showtimes online.

Features include D-Day Normandy 1944; Humpback Whales; Journey to the South Pacific; National Park Adventures; Reel Adventures – Harry Potter; Robots. $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.

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

Dynamic Meditation – 10-11am. One of the active meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence

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and stillness; finish with dance of celebration and “be” different. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Meditation at the Crow Collection of Asian Art – 2-3pm. Join Kadampa Meditation Center of Texas in the Crow Collection galleries to learn meditations to relax body and mind, achieve inner peace and develop a kind and patient attitude toward others.

Free. Crow Collection of Asian Art, 2010 Flora St, Dallas. MeditationInTexas.org.

Zen Lemon – 5pm. Yoga class for all levels. Bring a towel and water. Free. Lululemon-Galleria, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, 3080, Dallas. 972-385-2316. DallasGalleria-Store@Lululemon.com. Lululemon.com/ Dallas/DallasGalleria.

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

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. 972-4327871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

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. 214-243-2104. Sandra Rodriguez: Sandra.

Rodriguez@DallasCityHall.com.

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

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

Coppell. 972-462-5136.

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.

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

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.

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.

Kalachandji’s Yoga – 7-8:15pm. A wonderful beginners and intermediate class on yoga. Donation.

Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas.

214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna.com.

PUBlic K xowledge – 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.

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

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

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

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

Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 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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Tuesday Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the silence of a gently guided meditation. All levels of experience welcome. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, The Gathering Place, Dallas. Karen Romestan: KarenRomestan@ DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org.

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

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

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.

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

AnandaDallas@aol.com. AnandaDallas.org.

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

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

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

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

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.

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

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

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

Free admission 3rd Thurs each month. Guided hikes

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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.

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

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

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

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

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

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

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

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

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.

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.

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

Monthly meeting. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas.

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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 19.

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

In a professional comfortable atmosphere with emphasis on patient education, we discover the cause of health concerns rather than only managing symptoms.

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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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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.

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

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

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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.

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ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation.You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad, page 34.

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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.

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

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

Do you want to address the cause with natural solutions? She provides all aspects of adult care including full preventive evaluations and comprehensive treatment. See ad, page 28.

DR. ALEX BEKKER

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

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

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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

Our guests are inspired to maintain or jump start wellness lifestyles with self-directed detoxification and cleansing programs that encourage and renewcombined with juice fasting, colonics, fitness classes, energy work, spa treatments and weight loss. This holistic wellness destination is secluded with a limited number of guests and eco-friendly vibe. See ad, page 4.

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

Church that Grows people.

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

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE 5502 Ben Davis, Sachse UnityOfSachse.com 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com

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

Sound Healing DALLAS-FORT WORTH ACUTONICS Mary Burke-Kelly 721 Tradonna Lane, Hurst, TX 817-918-3939 Mary@dfwAcutonics.com DFWAcutonics.com

Certified Acutonics ® Practitioner and instructor, Facial Soundscapes Practitioner. Restore body, mind, emotions and spirit to a balanced and healthy state, through vibrational sound tuning forks used on acupuncture points, chakras and energy fields. Facials using acupuncture points and Chinese herbs yield dramatic results naturally.

CEU/PDA classes for massage therapists and acupuncturists. Self/family care workshops. See ads, page 35 and 40.

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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, page 5.

VETERINARIANS 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 35.

ACES (ANIMAL CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION SOURCE) All Creatures Every Spine 214-802-7815 or 843-860-8336 AnimalChiropracticEducation.com

Providing quality drug-free, on-line, hands-on education for the animal world. We believe the power that made the body also heals the body.

Our goal is to increase awareness and importance of alternative and complementary care among animal owners and professionals involved in animal care. Training and publications are designed to help lay people and animal professionals understand animal needs. See ad, page 11.

EXCELLENT LIVING INSTITUTE

1009 Glade Road, Suite D, Colleyville , TX 817-576-2949 TonyaBastress.com We help the whole person in identifying particular health challenges both spiritually and mentally and create a Choose Life Wellness Plan for re-establishing the body’s balance by removing obstacles to health and encouraging the body’s natural healing process. Specializing in food sensitivities/allergies, gluten intolerance, candida overgrowth, and reversing/ preventing chronic diseases, we offer protocols and education to achieve successful outcomes. See ad, page 22.

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

We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut issues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads, pages 14 and 31.

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.

ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS 2455 Ridge Road, Suite 151, Rockwall, TX 972-771-8900 Rockwall Colonics.com

Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comfortable and healing environment. We know that timehonored healing traditions – Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal medicine, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic and Colonics work. These therapies provide Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Relief from pain, stress and tension and the opportunity to achieve your highest potential. See ad, page 21.

YARD AND GARDEN Earth Kind Services

Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 EarthKindServices.com

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ROHDE’S NURSERY & NATURE STORE

Premium compost top dressing for lawns and mulch delivery. Our organi top dressing is kind to the environment, safe for your family and your pets; its drought tolerant; aids water retention in all soil types and reduces disease. We do all the work our specialized equipment. Family-owned. Call now for free estimate. See ad, page 22.

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

YOGA 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.

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.

Family owned and operated since 1951, our comprehensive garden center and nursery sells both native plants and rare tropicals.

Find aisles of unusual, hard-to-find plants and educated staff to help you solve any garden problems.

Monthly seminars hosted by experts help with seasonal and topical issues. We also carry a variety of garden tools and decorations. See ad, page 9.

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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

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