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egative political campaigning and media coverage that sensationalizes news to serve it’s own bottom line instead of the public welfare does its best to drag us under a mesmerizing pall of pessimism, hopelessness and depression. Those that aren’t alert may repeat calls for fear-based isolationism and scarcity thinking and behavior, despite the fact that Americans live in the most abundantly blessed nation on Earth. Alert thinkers, including our readership, learn to guard their thoughts by intentionally raising their focus to look for and appreciate what’s good and positive and then magnifying that in their consciousness.

This reminds me of the third principle in Stephens Covey’s book, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. It’s vital to know what’s important to you and spend your time and energy focusing on that, instead of attending to that which’s merely noisy or presented as urgent. We so often hear about people’s missteps and tragedies, whether through media or gossip; the way to change it all for the better is for us all to stop tuning into or repeating such messages.

As a young child I was taught to see at least some bit of good in every situation; and over the years, I’ve found that when we look for it, we find it. Our Creator’s instruction manual advises us in Phillippians 4:8, “… whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

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newsbriefs Skinner Joins Thermography Center of Dallas

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r. Russell Skinner has begun practicing at the Thermography Center of Dallas, which is dedicated to bringing a powerful, early detection tool, whole body thermography, together with innovative health practitioners to provide effective disease prevention programs.

Skinner received his medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School and recently created Family Health and Wellness of Plano, offering full-service family medicine, as well as state-of-the-art complementary Dr. Russell Skinner and Dr. Rebeca Gracia techniques including cryotherapy, chiropractic and fitness and wellness programs. He uses whole body thermography as part of a yearly check-up for every patient.

Compared to other tests, whole body thermography is a non-invasive, painless, radiation-free scan of the body’s internal organs and systems. Patients receive get a full-color, seven-page report detailing the results, including brain, teeth, thyroid, lymphatic system, brain, heart, liver, kidneys, breasts for women and prostate for men. Thermography has been shown to detect subtle changes in your health eight to 10 years before other diagnostic tests. Early detection is key to successful prevention.

fter 22 years in the metroplex, Kadampa Meditation Center Texas has moved to the West End area of Dallas at 1875 Laws Street, across from the Dallas Aquarium. The addition of a Buddhist temple as a unique place of refuge within the bustling revitalization of downtown Dallas welcomes everyone and hopes to offer peace and tranquility to people in Dallas and throughout the metroplex.

The temple and meditation For more informations, call 469-661-1100. See ad on page 8. center will open to the public on October 30 with a talk, Building Peace, to welcome people to the new center and bring healing to an Challenges in Powering Challenges in Powering area that has E experienced Our Energy Future N E R G Yrecent S U M M I T IIE N E R Our G YEnergy S U Future M M I T II OCT 22-23 violence and upheaval.

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Katherine Hayhoe, Energy and Climate Change

Chris Foster, First Texas City to Become 100% Renewable

Larry Howe, Affordable Solar for Your Home

Jack Farley, Battery Storage for Renewables

Dr. Bryan Stump, Deep Injection and Earthquakes

Richard Erdlac, Geothermal Energy for Texas

held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-23 at the Addison Conference Centre. Get a great overview on all forms of energy in Texas including solar, wind, coal, nuclear, geothermal, natural gas, and more. With over 15 speakers, hear how these sources can affect our environment. Learn about the latest technologies. Sign up now for the low price of $55 while availability lasts.

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hyana Yoga Center, a new holistic, traditional yoga center located at 3131 Custer Road, Suite 265, in Plano, believes that yoga goes beyond physical discipline; it is a journey of self-realization. Dhyana offers a full menu of weekly classes, specializing in teacher training at the 6,000-square-foot facility. They are Yoga Alliance certified and students are eligible to apply for RYT certification upon course completion. Dhyana Yoga Center combines aspects of yoga with ancient science that they call yoga samhita. It is the journey to reach our core self.

Offerings include restorative yoga, yin yoga, traditional yoga, ayurveda (herbal science of life), meditation, pranayama, yoga nidra, sound meditation, yoga teacher training courses, overcoming anxiety clinic, bhakti yoga and many such holistic approach for well-being through classes, workshops and private consultation.

For more information, call 972-750-1419 or visit DhyanaYogaCenter.com. See ad, page 35.

AirCheckTexas Continues Program With $16 Million Available for North Texans

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he AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine Program is accepting applications for replacement vouchers after the Texas Legislature restored full funding to what has become one of the most successful air quality programs in Dallas-Fort Worth, with approximately $16 million available to North Texas vehicle owners.

Administered locally by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, AirCheckTexas provides qualifying motorists vouchers worth up to $3,000 toward vehicle replacement, with $3,500 for hybrids and some other fuelefficient models, or repair vouchers of up to $600.

Those with vehicles that have failed the emissions portion of the state inspection in the past 30 days or are at least 10 years old can apply for assistance if they meet income criteria in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall or Tarrant counties.

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newsbriefs Holistic Festival of Life is Back

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orth Texas’ Holistic Festival of Life, hosted by Mystic Mandala is back for the 2016 winter Festival on December 11, at the Plano Convention Center. Showcasing alternative and integrative therapies, holistic practitioners and environmentally friendly businesses and organizations, the Holistic Festival of life has grown to be a dependable place to learn, sample and become exposed to a wide variety of health and wellness products and service and practitioners all in one place. Organizers say they have worked hard to make sure this is a fun, festival-like atmosphere that the whole family can enjoy. Festival doors open at 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

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center in Plano, there is no other event in the area that brings together this unique combination of integrative and holistic health vendors, speakers and breakout sessions, along with art goods, music, dance and other entertainment where at the same time ateendees are able to sample and experience everything from aromatherapy to visit with the owners of a natural food grocery store and get advice from experts about cutting their energy bill in half by installing solar panels. “We are excited to show people the wide variety of businesses and services that are available in the community for better well-being , healthy living and sustainable lifestyles,” states Warman –

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in a fun, festival type of environment.

More than 400 vendors have participated in the festival, including independent practitioners specializing in wellness practices such as yoga, meditation, massage therapy, herbal nutrition, naturopath, acupuncture and chiropractic along with experts versed in the arts of feng shui, vastushastra (an ancient science of architecture) and intuitive guidance.“ DFW has opened their arms widely to this event,” says Jennifer Rae, one of the festival directors. “People seem to have been starving for a more conscious-minded and wellness-oriented community event such as this.”

Admission and parking is free. For more information or to participate in the festival as a vendor, contact Jennifer Rae at 469-401-4777 or visit HolisticFestivalOfLife.com.

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Holistic Health Expo at Unity on Greenville

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ore than 90,000 pumpkins raised in the Texas Panhandle are in the Metroplex this month at the 11th annual Autumn at the Arboretum national fall festival. Named one of “America’s Best Pumpkin Festivals” by Fodor’s Travel the event highlight The Art of the Pumpkin through November 23 at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.

The popular one-acre Pumpkin Village features artful arrangements of thousands of pumpkins, gourds, squash, bales of hay and cornstalks to create fanciful tableaus.

Highlights include the Tom Thumb Pumpkin Patch offering pumpkins for purchase, the Great Pumpkin Search, concerts, Nature Nights, Garden Melodies, Sculpture Tours, the Oktoberfest Beer Garten, Monarchs on the Move, plus Columbus Day weekend festivities featuring the Eddie Coker Children’s Concert.

Pumpkin Painting, Mommy & Me Mondays and Tiny Tot Tuesdays, Book Readings with Delbert the Dragon and Spooky Maze Scavenger Hunt provide special fun for select groups. For adults, Style in partnership with Perennial Plant Association teaches valuable skills.

The Great Contributors exhibit by Sculptor Gary Lee Price has eight, life-size bronze statues that are great for selfies with Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Claude Monet, Albert Einstein, William Shakespeare, Mark Twain or the Wright Brothers.

Location: 8525 Garland Rd. For more information and a complete lineup of activities, call 214-515-6615 or visit DallasArboretum.org.

nity on Greenville will hold their third annual Holistic Health Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 8. It’s an opportunity to experience holistic healing modalities including massage, reiki, chiropractic and acupuncture. Learn holistic approaches for better health; enjoy balanced living with an intuitive artist; sample and enjoy natural foods, explore healing and rejuvenating products.

Vendors include Young Living Essential Oils, Solar City, Healthy Coffees and Teas with Kyrah Webb, Healing Jewelry by Heidi Williams, readings with Ricardo Gonzalez and much more.

Unity on Greenville is part of Unity Worldwide Ministries. The Christian organization hosts a number of small groups that meet on a weekly basis, allowing individuals to connect more deeply with others.

Admission is free. Location: 3425 Greenville Ave., Dallas. For more information, call 214-826-5683 or visit DallasUnity.org. See ad, page 23.

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XSW Eco will creates a space for business leaders, policy makers, innovators and designers to advance solutions that drive social, economic and environmental change from October 10 through 12 at the Austin Convention Center. This year’s themes are cities, communications, corporate responsibility, conservation adaptation, energy, food systems, place by design, policy, water and the startup showcase.

The expo includes sessions, workshops, labs, mentoring, start-up investor connects, film, competitions and talks by industry leaders, panel discussions and debates. The conference, through provocative programming, strategic alliances and global participation, features collaborative events to create new relationships, dynamic sessions and exciting competitions that introduce attendees to transformative designs, technologies and ideas. All events are designed to foster interdisciplinary relationships, teach tangible skills and introduce breakthrough initiatives.

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eventbriefs Earth, Wind and Fire Energy Summit II Carries the Torch The second Earth, Wind, & Fire Summit energy conference in the state of Texas will take place October 22 and 23 at the Addison Conference Center to provide attendees with a global view of America’s energy portfolio and also a focus on the state of energy in Texas with an eye toward the future. The conference will cover all aspects of energy from traditional sources such as coal, nuclear, oil and natural gas to renewables and emerging, cutting-edge technologies.

From practical information for homeowners regarding the latest offerings in residential solar to examining the environmental and human impacts associated with energy production, this conference has broad audience appeal with a diverse range of topics.

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expert who has documented studies related to health effects of fracking; and many more well-known academics, policymakers and professional representatives from associations that

issues; associated issues, impacts and challenges. The mission is to answer some of today’s pressing questions raised by the public and the media surrounding energy issues, emerging technologies and the environment.

Speakers include Dr Bryan Stump, who recently studied DFW earthquates in relation to fracking and injection; Dr. Katherin Hayhoe, internationally known climate speaker; Mark Jacobson, director of the Stanford University atmosphere energy program; Dr. Anne Epstein, a medical

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Topics and breakout sessions include Earthquakes and Fracking, Climate Change, The Future of Wind Power, Power Economics, Is there a Future for Nuclear Power? Fracking and Groundwater Contamination and Storing Renewable Energy for Future Use. Location:14775 Midway Rd., Addison. For more information, visit EarthWindFireSummit.org. See ad, page 10.

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he State Fair of Texas, running through October 23 at Fair Park, is themed Celebrating Texas Agriculture as it celebrates 130 years of tradition. Since its inception in 1886, the Fair has showcased all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment.

New milking demonstrations, Farm Day at the Fair and a guided livestock tour focus on the original intent of the Fair. The Lords of Gravity Basketball Slam Dunk Show joins the list as one of the Fair’s new daily shows for 2016. Xpogo features pogo professionals showing off their skills with gravity-defying tricks, flips and spins, and the Taylor Swift Experience includes a brand-new collection of memorabilia from the superstar’s archive.

Six Nations over Texas tells the story of the different flags that have flown over Texas and includes rare artifacts from each nation. Fairgoers can learn all about the American West and its prevalence in Texas culture through the Ways of the West exhibit. Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy, celebrates the traditional cowboy lifestyle.

At the Lone Star Stampede, an allnew show hosted in the Pan Am Arena.

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The State Fair is expanding its classroom initiatives to the high school level, with a new curriculum for ninththrough 12-graders, in partnership with Big Thought, including a TEKS-aligned program that focuses on STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and math), along with other core disciplines like social studies, English, language arts and visual design. The online curriculum connects classroom learning with student experiences at the Fair, including in-class lesson plans, materials and activities for out-of-school time. The new high school lesson plans is available at BigTex.com/ educators for download.

Celebrating Our Past, Present and Future, the Canstruction project, will donate all canned food to the North Texas Food Bank. In addition, the State Fair is continuing its partnership with the North Texas Food Bank. It’s A Fair Deal Wednesdays offers discounted admission every Wednesday throughout the run of the Fair. Visitors can bring four canned food items and get in for just $4, with all donations going directly to support local families in need. A Thrifty Thursdays food discount program allows participating food vendors to offer one of their signature menu items at a reduced price, ranging from mini-versions to regular-size items.

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he seventh annual Texas give up meat for environmenVeggie Fair takes place Octal reasons in light of the fact tober 22 at Reverchon Park to animal agriculture accounts share plant-based food and fun for more than 50 percent of with veggie lovers. All products global greenhouse gas emisfeatured at the event are vegan; sions. Health, animal rights and meaning no meat, dairy, eggs environmental organizations or other animal products or will be present to discuss these byproducts are used in the maktopics and more in depth. ing, baking, cooking or brewIn addition to sampling and ing processes. Founder Jamey meals of delicious vegan ethnic Scott, who has been vegan for cuisine, soul food, smoothJamie Scott more than 10 years, wanted to ies, veggie burgers, desserts organize a celebration that caters to those and more, great emphasis that follow or are interested in a vegan or is placed on education and vegetarian lifestyle. “Fall is a time of many outreach. “One of the goals festivals and events, but often there are little is that we want to appeal to to no plant-based options,” says Scott, “I people who are interested wanted to create a gathering that has all the in learning more,” says fair favorites, like vegan corn dogs and fun- Scott, “Maybe someone nel cakes, in addition to healthier options.” already does a Meatless

There are three main reasons why Monday, but wants to go to the someone may choose to adopt a vegan or next level. We have several resources that vegetarian diet. The first is ethics; many are geared around education.” feel a moral obligation to boycott indus Cooking demonstrations and worktries that mistreat cows, pigs, chickens, shops are scheduled throughout the day fish and other animals, and instead opt in English and Spanish. “Bone Breaker for foods that are cruelty-free. Another Mike,” a vegan arm wrestler and owner crucial reason people make the switch of a gym in Austin, will share the story of is for their health, because studies have how a vegan lifestyle helped him overshown that eating animal proteins and come chronic health issues. A panel of fats may increase the risk of certain kinds speakers from the vegan fashion industry of cancer and disease. Also, many people will explain how animals are used in

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The first Texas Veggie Fair back in 2010 accommodated 700 people and attendance has grown to more than 10,000. “For our attendees, it is a celebration of their lifestyle and a way to join together with people who have similar beliefs, all within a fun festival-type environment,” says Scott. There are attractions for all ages, and companion animals are welcome. Activities and amenities include yoga, musical performances, face painting, story time, bounce houses and a beer garden featuring vegan beers and gluten-free ciders.

Highlights include national vegan food product vendors such as Daiya and Follow Your Heart, cruelty-free makeup, supplements, clothing, accessories, candles, soaps and much more. “The Texas Veggie Fair is all about inclusiveness and openness,” says Scott. “We want to ensure that a range of people coming with different perspectives can take part in the celebration.”

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here has been debate over the potential correlation between root canal procedures and breast cancer for more than 100 years based on practitioner observations and patient anecdotes, but no significant studies have been published on the topic. Most holistic practitioners are now aware of the need to evaluate dental health as part of a thorough physical exam, and that root canals may be linked to chronic disorders such as cancer because there is a plausible mechanism.

Whether root canals can lead to cancer is a much easier question to answer. Teeth are much more than just hard pieces of bone protruding from the jaw that only need polishing on the outside. Each tooth functions just like an organ, and is connected to the rest of our body via the meridian system. Also, teeth are quite porous; they possess more than three miles of tubules filled with fluid and nutrients and communi-

cation molecules.

A root canal procedure typically removes the nerve inside the root of the tooth and a filling substance is placed inside, but the rest of the tubules are left open and available for pathogen growth. Under normal conditions, enzymes in saliva, fighter cells from the lymphatic ducts and blood flow all work to keep pathogens in healthy balance.

But once a tooth has a root canal, the tiny tubules are now sealed off from our natural defenses and pathogens quickly adapt to their new, “protected� environment.

Bacteria and other pathogens harbored in a root canal tooth can travel to distant parts of the body and cause disruption of function, eventually leading to cancerous growths. Not all root canals end up with infected abscesses, but root canal teeth can be a breeding ground for low-level or subclinical infections. It may not feel like a toothache or even show up on a regular dental X-ray, but these types of hidden infec-

tions can be detected using whole body thermography.

The thermography report shows correlations between dental imbalances and organs linked along the acupuncture meridian system. The breasts are specifically linked to specific teeth, according to the system of acumeridian tooth-organ relationships. Infections in these teeth, even if subclinical, can cause imbalances that show up as symptoms in other parts of the body.

For those that already have a root canal, it is recommended to have the area evaluated with whole body thermography and have the report sent to a biological dentist to discuss what might be done to improve their dental health.

To find a local biological dentist, check with the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine or the Holistic Dental Association.

Dr. Rebeca Gracia is the center director of the Thermography Center of Dallas.

For more information, call 214-3528758 or visit ThermographyCenter.com.

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esearch published in the American Journal of Medicine found that treating people with a blend of cold-pressed sesame oil and rice bran oil significantly normalizes blood glucose levels. Testing involved 400 men and women for eight weeks, including 300 that had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, by replacing cooking oils in their diet with a blend of sesame and rice bran oil.

The researchers, from Japan’s Fukuoka University and India’s Council of Medical Research, divided the patients into four groups. For two months, 100 healthy people and 100 Type 2 diabetes patients replaced their cooking oils with the sesame/ rice bran blend, another 100 Type 2 diabetes patients were treated with five milligrams per day of the diabetes drug glibenclamide (glynase in the U.S.) and the remaining 100 Type 2 diabetes patients were treated with a combination of the same dosage of glibenclamide, along with consuming the sesame/rice bran oil blend over the two-month period.

After four weeks and eight weeks, the researchers found the diabetes patients that consumed the oil blend had significant reductions in fasting and post-meal blood glucose levels. They also had lower levels of glycated hemoglobin, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol) and improved high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (“good” cholesterol). Those treated with the diabetes drug without consuming the oil blend showed none of the same improvements.

Acupuncture Eases Hot Flashes

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After up to 20 treatments over six months, the women receiving acupuncture reported a 37 percent reduction in hot flashes, while the control group saw a 6 percent increase. The symptom relief among the women treated with acupuncture persisted for a year.

The researchers also found that the acupuncture group experienced an improvement in several menopausal quality of life measurements. Nancy Avis, Ph.D., a professor of public health sciences at Wake Forest University and lead author of the study, says, “There are a number of nonhormonal options for treating hot flashes and night sweats that are available to women. None seem to work for everyone, but our study showed that acupuncture from a licensed acupuncturist can help some women without any side effects. It also showed that the maximum benefit occurred after about eight treatments.”

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The scientists took samples from the stomach, small intestines, colon and stool before and after the testing period.

They also tested for bacteria species using gene sequencing and measured T-cell counts. Afterward, the subjects showed reductions in disease-producing bacteria and increased diversity among their gut probiotics.

The research also discovered that the high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation increased immunity in the gut. “Vitamin D3 modulates the gut microbiome of the upper gastrointestinal tract, which might explain its positive influence on gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease or bacterial infections,” the researchers explain.

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cientists from the University of Colorado have determined that individuals older than 65 that run three times a week will likely burn oxygen at the same rate as a 20-year-old runner. Despite being more than four decades older, these runners spend a similar amount of metabolic energy as their younger counterparts.

Published in the American College of Sports Medicine journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the study tested 15 older and 15 younger runners. Each ran a minimum of three times a week for at least 30 minutes each time during the prior six months.

The subjects were tested on a specialized treadmill that measured the force applied to the running belt. Each person ran for five minutes during each test at different speeds between 4.5 and 6.5 miles per hour. Regardless of running mechanics and technique, the older runners utilized their metabolic energy at a similar rate as the young runners at all speeds.

“Our prior research suggests that the muscles themselves are becoming less efficient. I think of it as your body is like a car. Your body has its own fuel efficiency, and what we’ve seen is that the fuel efficiency in muscles is reduced in older adults that are sedentary or only walk occasionally,” says lead researcher and Professor of Kinesiology Justus Ortega.

Sweat Can Transfer Happiness

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esearch published in Psychological Science, the journal of the Association for Psychological Science, has found that positive moods can be transferred from one person to another via human sweat. The scientists from Utrecht University, in the Netherlands, tested 12 young men and 36 young women. The men were given clean shirts and absorbent pads were attached to their armpits while they watched video clips that induced several emotional states—fear, happiness or neutral. The researchers then stored the absorbent pads for each emotion into sealed jars.

The 36 women were then tested with each of the absorbent pads randomly, with five-minute breaks in-between. They placed their chins on a special rest that held the absorbent pad underneath. The research was double-blind, so neither the researchers nor subjects knew which pads they were exposed to. During each exposure, the women’s facial expressions were recorded. The researchers determined that the women had facial expressions reflecting the emotion induced by the videos the men watched, based on the activity of the women’s facial muscles.

Senior researcher Gün Semin, of Utrecht University, says, “Our study shows that being exposed to sweat produced under happiness induces a simulacrum of happiness in receivers and induces a contagion of the emotional state. This suggests that somebody that’s happy will infuse others in their vicinity with happiness.

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Confessions of a Biological Dentist “Ok, I admit it. When I came out of dental school I was trained and thought like every other dentist. I did root canals, mercury containing ‘silver fillings’, fluoride treatments, a lot of things I wouldn’t touch now.”

Thus began an interview with Dr. Daniel Strader. “I first became envolved with Biological Dentistry back in 1984 when my 97 year old patient said she needed drive downtown and go back to work at the World Trade Center in Dallas.”

Dr. Strader said. “I realized was different than most as she had no ‘silver’ fillings, and I decided to never place another amalgam filling that would contain 50% toxic mercury. This was only the beginning, as in 1986 I began my mentorship with Dr. Hal Huggins, and later became Accredited by the IAOMT and Certified by the IABDM biological dentistry organizations as well as becomming a Fellow in the American Association of Integrative Medicine.” Dr. Strader went on to say, “I have spoken before the FDA against amalgam (mercury) fillings and before the Dallas City Council to request the end of fluoridation of the municipal water supply.

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Older incandescent light bulbs have been phased out in many countries because they waste huge amounts of energy as heat, but scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have reported in Nature Nanotechnology that they are finding a way to recycle the waste energy and focus it back onto the filament, where it’s re-emitted as visible light.

Their innovative structure is made from thin, stacked layers of a type of light-controlling crystal that allows visible wavelengths to pass through while reflecting infrared back to the filament as if striking a mirror.

Traditional bulbs are banned in the European Union and Canada, and their manufacture and importation are being phased out in the U.S. They’ve been replaced by more expensive compact fluorescent (CFL) and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, which are significantly more efficient. In theory, the crystal structures could boost the efficiency of incandescent bulbs to 40 percent, making them three times more efficient than the best available LED and CFL bulbs.

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People and organizations across North America are discovering the risks GMOs pose to our health, families and environment. Non-GMO Month provides a powerful opportunity to coordinate voices and actions around the country as brands, retailers and individuals stand up for the right to know what’s in our food and to choose to avoid GMOs. Protecting consumer choice and a non-GMO food supply requires a multifaceted approach with online and boots-on-the-ground teamwork.

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One in Five Plant Species May Face Extinction A new report from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in the UK, has issued the first comprehensive assessment of plant life, the inaugural State of the World’s Plants, and found that one in five plants may be at risk of extinction due to invasive species, disease and changing landscapes.

Researchers also have determined that just 30,000 plant species have a documented use out of hundreds of thousands of known species. These are only the vascular plants that have specialized tissue for sucking up water through their systems.

Over the years, different people and agencies have identified the same plant at both different times and locations, so they may have accumulated multiple names. The Kew researchers determined that each plant in the International Plant Names Index had, on average, 2.7 different species names. By cutting out the duplicates from more than a million different names, the Kew report was able to pare down the known species to 391,000.

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Making a Difference, North Texas Game Changers

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t can sometimes be difficult to grasp the goodness and compassion that is transforming the world from the ground up—real people working together every day to lift the global community toward understanding, wellness and connectivity. Thousands of thinkers and dreamers choose to see a world radiating with hope and light, despite omnipresent challenges. Their talents and gifts, alliances and collaborations and willingness to take risks are inspiring a new story of possibility, potential and faith that ripples outward into communities throughout the country. The individuals and organizations highlighted here represent a just a few of the game changers in the DallasFort Worth metroplex that are actively working to create an alternative future.

Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health is the only major hospital in North Texas with an integrative medicine program.

Located in the Charles A. Sammons CanCarolyn M. Matthews, cer Center at M.D., Baylor Scott & Dallas, the proWhite Health gram is open to all interested in receiving personalized care in the areas of lifestyle, diet, exercise and mind-body medicine. The program combines complementary, holistic, ancillary and traditional medical approaches to promote optimal, sustained health. Baylor is leading the way in providing its patients with complementary care to target the underlying mental, emotional, physical and spiritual causes of their past, current and future health issues. Offerings include nutritional counseling, group support, individual counseling, acupuncture, guided imagery, stress management and spiritual support. Patients 24 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

and their families are always welcome to visit the center’s healing garden, prayer labyrinth and meditation room to release stress and find peace.

At Baylor, patients have an opportunity to be treated by local leaders in holistic health. Carolyn M. Matthews, M.D., is the medical director of the integrative medicine program, and is board certified in gynecologic oncology, holistic medicine, hospice and palliative care and medical acupuncture. She has been an integral part of Baylor since 1991.

Claudia Harsh, M.D., is board certified in obstetrics, gynecology, integrative and holistic medicine, and is licensed as a medical acupuncturist. She is also a published author who writes about balanced lifestyles, wellness and optimal health through transformational medicine. Together, they provide the medical care that patients need to find harmony both physically and mentally.

For more information, call 214-820-2988 or visit BaylorHealth.com/DallasCancer.

Breeze Energy

Since 2012, Breeze Energy has been powering residential and commercial homes and establishments with 100 percent Texas Wind Energy. Most electricity providers and wind power companies are owned by big energy corporations, but Texans Walter Hornaday and John Spicer decided to change that trend by making clean Texas wind energy readily available at an affordable rate. The state of Texas has enough potential wind power to meet more than 18 times Texans’ current electricity needs; Breeze Energy is harnessing that power for a purer, greener and safer tomorrow by being the only solely wind energy electricity company in the state.

With a background in mechanical engineering and experience working at a traditional energy company, Spicer noticed the abundance of renewable resources available and the potential to produce more wind energy than any other state. He also realized Texans’ lack

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To do so, he reached out to wind energy pioneer and friend Hornaday, who had been working with wind Walter Hornaday energy since Breeze Energy 1991. Hornaday established Cielo Wind Power, LLC, in 1998 to focus on large-scale wind power developments, and it is currently the largest and most successful independent wind John Spicer company in the Breeze Energy U.S. Together, Hornaday and Spicer are meeting the energy needs of families and businesses throughout Texas where provider choice is available.

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

The Dallas metroplex has no shortage of public transport, thanks to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), which, along with the ATrain in Denton Gary Thomas, CEO County and the DART TRE in Tarrant County, has connected the entire North Texas region. With its extensive network of buses, light rail, commuter rail and high-occupancy vehicle lanes,

DART is a largest light rail operator in the U.S.. The transit agency’s 90 miles of track makes stops at major arts, music, history, dining, shopping, outdoor and sports hot spots in and around the region. Popular destinations for visitors and locals alike include DFW International Airport, American Airlines Center, UT Southwestern medical district and downtown Dallas. With DARTs growing connectivity, North Texans have the opportunity to significantly cut back on their usage of automobiles, thus greatly reducing carbon emissions to alleviate the region’s Clean Air non-attainment status.

DART affords North Texans the flexibility to travel across a three-county region via mass transit alone. Most recently, it completed the blue line to University of North Texas (UNT) at the Dallas campus, in South Oak Cliff, which makes it possible to go from the original UNT campus in Denton to the Dallas Campus, a trip of almost 50 miles. The company’s mission “to build, establish and operate a safe, efficient and effective transportation system provides mobility, improves quality of life and stimulates economic development.”

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Susan G. Komen Foundation

Since 1982, Susan G. Komen Foundation has turned millions of breast cancer patients into breast cancer survivors. The organization is the largest fundraising entity for breast cancer in the world, and the only that addresses the cause in the areas of research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives. To date, Susan G. Komen has invested more than 2 billion dollars in scientific research, community health outreach and advocacy in more than

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Within the U.S., the foundation works with more than 18,000 communities and employs staff, along with nearly 80,000 volunteers, to provide educaNancy G. Brinker, tion, screenings Susan G. Komen and treatment Foundation programs.

The nonprofit’s founder, Nancy G. Brinker, started the foundation and hosted the very first Race for a Cure in her home city of Dallas with 800 people. Race for a Cure has since grown to an international series with nearly 1 million people participating globally.

This October, in observance of breast cancer awareness month, the race will take place in more than 130 cities across the country. Seventy-five percent of the net income from each of these races will stay in the host community to fund local programs, while the remaining 25 percent of the net income supports the organization’s national research and training grant program. Between 1990 and 2013, Susan G. Komen has helped reduce death rates from breast cancer by nearly 40 percent, and the foundation’s mission is to end breast cancer forever.

For more information, call 877-465-6636 or visit www.Komen.org.

Earth Day Texas

Trammell Crow, Jr., is the man behind Earth Day Texas, the largest annual environmental exhibition and programming initiative in the world. The event spans 1 million square feet of indoor

and outdoor event space in Dallas’ historic Fair Park, and in April 2016 attracted more than 50,000 people from across the country, where attendees got Trammell Crow, Jr., an opportunity Earth Day Texas to join together in the name of environmentalism and sustainability. Attractions include a film series, a music series, yoga classes, a sustainable beer garden and local and healthy foods options. Earth Day Texas also draws together more than 1,000 local and national eco-friendly and environmental exhibitors.

Guests are provided with ample opportunity to learn more, be inspired and make a difference for this generation and future generations. Last year, the green speaker series featured several world-renowned keynote presenters including Sally Ranney, president of the American Renewable Energy Institute; Leilani Münter, race car driver and environmental activist; and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, chief prosecuting attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper and president of Waterkeeper Alliance.

Word on the street is they are trying to get Elon Muss for Earth Day Texas 2017 – stay tuned. Crow has taken Earth Day to the next level by creating the world’s largest community event for sharing the latest initiatives, discoveries, research, innovations, policies, products and corporate practices that are shifting the world to become a greener, cleaner place.

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ART has the country’s largest/longest light rail system and new additions will provide North Texas with an additional tool to aid in reducing ozone producing emissions and may help to exit the ozone non-attainment status that existed for more than a decade.

The South Oak Cliff Blue Line Extension opens on October 24. to extend the Blue Line south 2.6 miles from Ledbetter Station toward the University of North Texas (UNT) Dallas Campus located at the southeast corner of Camp Wisdom Road and University Hills Blvd. (formerly Houston School Road) and add two new stations. The extension will allow for connection of the two UNT campuses via

mass transit and provide potential development opportunities in the area south of Ledbetter Station to the UNT-Dallas Campus.

The project generally runs along the east side of Runyon Creek, crosses over Crouch Road west of the Magnolia Trace Senior Housing, crosses over a knoll north of the police station (South Central Patrol Division), follows Patrol Way east of the police station, then turns southwest toward the UNT Dallas campus.

The Camp Wisdom Station will be located on a knoll north of the police station on the west side of Patrol Way with bus access off Patrol Way. The UNT Dallas Station will be located on the southern boundary of the campus near University

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Community Fun Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 22, at Camp Wisdom Station with a fun, informative event to learn about health, safety, education and career resources.

Customer Appreciation Day will be held fro 4 to 9 p.m., October 24, at Camp Wisdom Station and UNT Dallas Station to celebrate the first day of service with refreshments from DART.

A fun-filled celebration and ribboncutting ceremony will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 29, at UNT Dallas Station.

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Named one of Toyota’s 2016 Mothers of Invention, Ahmad uses the company’s $50,000 grant to boost Copia’s services throughout the U.S. Recently, German and Austrian government officials expressed interest in expanding the service to help feed Syrian refugees in their countries.

Friends Margot McNeeley and Janet Boscarino, in Memphis, Tennessee, looked around for local problems they could fix and took action starting in 2008.

A former retail entrepreneur, McNeeley Margot didn’t want food to go McNeeley to waste and created

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It is not given to us to know which acts, or by whom, will cause the critical mass to tip toward an enduring good,” says Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D., a worldrenowned author and Jungian psychoanalyst specializing in post-trauma counsel.

Thousands of people each day choose to see a world radiating with hope and light, despite ever-present conflict and strife. Their talents and gifts, alliances and collaborations are inspiring a new story that ripples outward into our communities and beyond.

In The Ten Gifts: Find the Personal Peace You’ve Always Wanted Through the Ten Gifts You’ve Always Had, author Robin L. Silverman affirms that everyone can reach within, even in the worst of circumstances, for treasures that can be used to improve the lives of others. She concludes, “We are not meant to use our gifts simply to survive, but to satisfy our souls and inspire 28 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

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Meeting Basic Needs Komal Ahmad was unaware that her single act of kindness in simply offering to share her lunch with a homeless veteran in 2011 while she was attending the University of California, Berkeley, would lead Komal Ahmad to a multiplying mission to feed America’s hungry. His heartfelt expression of gratitude for his first meal in three days sparked an epiphany: Her school was regularly throwing away thousands of pounds of food while neighbors were going hungry.

Today, Ahmad is the founder and CEO of Copia, an app that matches nonprofits serving in-need veterans, children, women and others with companies that have leftover gourmet food. Following the 2016 Super Bowl, she used Copia’s technology to organize food pickups throughout the San Francisco Bay area. What she calls the “right thing to do” fed more than

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the Project Green Fork certification program after learning that 95 percent of restaurant waste can be diverted from landfills. Her nonprofit helps restaurants to conserve water and energy, Janet Boscarino develop recycling and composting systems and switch to biodegradable containers and environmentally friendly cleaning operations.

Boscarino’s experience in business development and sales, combined with her disdain for litter, led her to found the nonprofit Clean Memphis, which began in 2008 with volunteer crews picking up litter. In recent years, the initiative’s community-wide strategy has expanded to involve local governments, businesses, neighborhoods, faith-based organizations and 20 local “sustainable schools”.

In 2017, Project Green Fork will become a part of Clean Memphis.

Throughout two decades of educational activism, John G. Heim’s passion for clean water as a human right has not waned.

The founder and John G. Heim leader of The

SWFL Clean Water Movement, headquartered in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, persisted even when many business owners considered him a nuisance, driving off tourists.

As infestations of blue-green algae blooms have reached emergency levels, Heim’s ongoing grassroots campaign to increase awareness of water quality issues that’s backed by social media recently brought him to Washington, D.C., to make his case before Congress.

The nonprofit’s 18,000 members have succeeded in bringing national attention to the thick muck now plaguing both Florida coasts. They’re working to alter nutrient-laden discharges from Lake Okeechobee that send agricultural toxins and rain overflow down the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers and out into vital estuaries.

Scott Bunn’s Seneca Treehouse Project, launched in 2010, grew from his building background in a family of entrepreneurs to encompass design/ build services and education in ecohousing and ethical Scott Bunn living. Bunn’s original Seneca, South Carolina, homestead and acreage includes apprentice learning programs teaching practical skills in cultivating permaculture, growing food, building structures, working with tools and living in an intentional community.

We are a community of possibilities, not a community of problems. Community exists for the sake of belonging, and takes its identity from the gifts, generosity and accountability of its citizens. We currently have all the resources required to create an alternative future. ~Peter Block, Community: The Structure of Belonging

“For the next six years, our goal is to annually train 50 people that will train 50 more people. Continuing this exponential growth pattern means the potential for 312 million more people living more compatibly and lightly upon the Earth. We’ve already established collaborations with six other cities around the U.S. that can potentially duplicate our efforts,” says Bunn.

Providing Healthcare Options Martie Whittiken, of Plano, Texas, a board-certified clinical nutritionist and

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Educating listeners for 19 years, she served as president of Martie Whittiken the National Nutritional Foods Association during crucial phases of the 1992 to 1994 fight to successfully pass the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act to preserve consumer choices.

The author of The Probiotic Cure also helped found the Texas Health Freedom Coalition to protect citizens’ rights to choose alternative medical treatment in her state. Whittiken says, “My work is a labor of love. I have no interest in becoming famous or well known unless it contributes to getting the job done.”

On a 2006 medical mission to Haiti, Gigi Pomerantz, a licensed nurse practitioner at the Aurora Sinai Medical Center, in Milwaukee, discovered the Gigi Pomerantz impact of a lack of clean water and sanitation as her four-person team treated 1,400 patients for worms, stomach problems, diarrhea and poor appetite.

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Two years later, she founded Youthaiti, where she serves as executive director.

The nonprofit helps rural Haitians build composting toilets and develop organic gardens using recycled waste as fertilizer. It also provides community hygiene education and reforestation.

Everything is aimed at breaking Haiti’s widespread cycle of contamination and disease, and safely convert human waste into agricultural fertilizer that’s increasing crop productivity and the availability of healthy food.

Psychotherapist Jacqui Bishop and Integrative Nutritionist Lisa Feiner, co-founders of Sharp Again Naturally, in White Plains, New York, believe that demenJacqui Bishop tia is reversible, and no case should be considered hopeless until all causative factors have been tested and ruled out. Their resolve for eliminating causes of disease rather than managing symptoms is based on Lisa Feiner University of California, Los Angeles, research studies and sources quoted in a Health Advocates Worldwide documentary.

Project Yoga Richmond, established in 2010, makes yoga accessible to everyone in the city’s metro region. Thirty yoga teachers lead pay-what-you-can studio classes that help fund 22 outreach programs for underserved communities. Healing programs are designed for needs related to autism, recovery, seniors, special students and youths in the court system. “We also provide continuing instructor education, visiting teachers, workshops and other special events that deepen yoga practice in our community,” says co-founder Dana Walters, who serves as the board of directors vice president.

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ects. His collaborative research in 2012 while in Cuba on a people-to-people exchange accompanied by fellow musicians and River North Dance Chicago’s Artistic Director Frank Chaves (now retired) proved to be a multifaceted boon.

It generated the philharmonic’s Havana Blue live performance in 2013 and ignited a weeklong cultural exchange with Cuba’s Universidad Ciudad de las Artes (ISA) during his return trip for the Havana International Jazz Festival in 2014. President Barak Obama’s announcement of the normalization of Cuban/U.S. diplomatic relations opened up the possibility for a continuing CJP/ ISA relationship, as well as their Orbert Davis 2015 landmark partnered event when 37 ISA students traveled to Chicago to perform Scenes from Life: Cuba at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre.

Davis promises more such events to come.

All of these individuals represent a small percentage of the game-changers actively moving to create an alternative future. Estés observes, “What is needed for dramatic change is an accumulation of acts; adding, adding to, adding more, continuing. We know that it does not take everyone on Earth to bring justice and peace, but only a small, determined group that will not give up during the first, second or hundredth gale.”

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More than $13 billion is spent annually on chiropractic health services, making it the largest alternative health practice in the U.S. Science supports its usefulness in addressing a wide range of conditions.

Bell’s Palsy. Recovery varies among patients as chiropractors create patientcentric treatment programs designed to improve facial motion and hearing, relieve pain and address other nerverelated issues (Archives of Internal Medicine; Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics).

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Cancer. The Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine publishes numerous studies of therapies supporting cancer patients suffering the side effects of conventional treatment. The American Journal of Clinical Oncology reports that chiropractic care rates as one of the leading alternative medical treatments for pain management, among other related benefits. Chiropractic offers economical and effective strategies that may help quality of life, as discussed in Seminars in Oncology Nursing.

High Blood Pressure. While many relevant studies can’t yet generalize results, the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics documents success by chiropractors treating hypertension without the downside of medical drugs that can include the risk of stroke (University of Alabama at Birmingham).

Chronic Sinusitis. Patients with nasal and sinus passages that don’t drain properly due to physical or nerve-

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Arthritis. A study published in a journal from the the University of Virginia School of Medicine Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies notes that arthritis patients obtaining chiropractic care enjoyed better health and quality of life than those that did not.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).

In clinical studies, combining manual spinal adjustment with soft tissue therapy has been found to relieve PMS discomfort. In one study, two groups of women were tested, switching off in receiving chiropractic adjustments or a placebo alternative. Each time, the group receiving chiropractic adjustments reported the greatest improvements (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics).

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A study published in Explore suggests that chiropractic care combined with other holistic elements such as appropriate nutrition may provide a more gentle, yet effective approach than conventional psychotropic drugs. It employed chiropractic treatment for boys 9 to 13 years old diagnosed with ADHD. Spinal manipulation with nutritional supplementation was reported to improve hyperactivity, inattentiveness, impulsiveness and behavioral, social and emotional difficulties.

Headaches. Based on recent studies, spinal manipulation has proven effective against migraines and headaches originating from the neck. Manual therapy of the spine, along with neck exercises, promotes improvement in patients with neck-related headaches. Side effects are rare and minor (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics).

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Edward Humes on the High Cost of Transportation Small Consumer Choices Have Big Impacts

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dward Humes investigates the origins and impacts of the expensive and complex process that brings us everyday products and items in his new book Door to Door: The Magnificent, Maddening, Mysterious World of Transportation. His latest work, which also covers our love affair with cars, is popularizing the eco-conscious term, “transportation footprint”. Aligned with this, he recommends a move to driverless cars to save lives and fuel.

In an earlier book, Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash, the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Southern California journalist examined the causes and effects of waste. Solutions are showcased by how institutions and families are consciously reducing their wasteful ways.

What are some everyday impacts of the “door-to-door machine” you write about?

Transportation is embedded in our lives, both in our personal things and our travel. It can take 30,000 miles to get our morning coffee to the kitchen, with another 165,000 miles attached to all the components of the coffee pot, water, energy and packaging—a worldwide mix involving trains, planes, boats and trucks. Unprecedented amounts of transportation are embedded in everything we do and touch, with many hidden costs to our environment, economy and traffic.

Take the world of online retailing.

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erator. Each click births a new truck trip. What used to be a single truckload of goods delivered efficiently to a store or mall now demands hundreds of single-item deliveries to far-flung homes.

Which transportation footprint surprised you the most in researching Door to Door?

The smartphone is a paradox, in that it has reduced our transportation footprint in some ways because of all the separate devices it has replaced, from navigation in cars to calculators to cameras.

Phones also empower a transportationfree option for online banking and bill paying, eliminating all sorts of trips in the physical world.

On the flip side, making and assembling smartphone components requires a lot of back-and-forth transport between many countries because no one can make the whole “widget”.

With its many raw materials, rare earth minerals and manufactured components, we’re talking about an overall transportation footprint for one phone that’s equivalent to a round trip to the moon; a phone that users will trade in for a newer model in just a few years.

What’s a particularly negative impact of the huge distances involved in today’s movement of goods?

Cargo container ships create immense amounts of pollution. About 6,000 container ships worldwide ship 90 percent of consumer goods. Natural Resources

Defense Council data show that the smog and particulate emissions from just 160 of these vessels equal that of all of the cars in the world. If the cargo fleet were a country, its carbon emissions would exceed Germany’s, the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to the European Commission. Cargo ship carbon emissions are projected to rise to about 18 percent of the global total in the next 25 years if our appetite for goods continues to grow at current rates.

What are the consequences of the U.S. ranking 16th worldwide in infrastructure quality?

Americans are under the illusion that we pay high taxes to build and maintain roads, bridges and rails. However, as a portion of our gross domestic product, we invest about one-fifth of what China does and the poor results are apparent. We have a $3.6 trillion backlog in needed modernization. This drags down the economy and increases harmful emissions through shipping delays and rush-hour jams, as well as raising road safety concerns.

How can we each lessen our “transportation footprint”?

We have power as individuals, families and communities to make a difference.

Americans walk less than almost any other people on Earth. A Los Angeles study showed that half of its residents’ daily trips are less than three miles, with many under one mile, which is crazy. Using alternative transportation for just 10 percent of those trips would have major positive impacts. Far fewer children walk or bike to school than in the recent past, even as we face a youth obesity crisis. We can also adjust when and how we drive; half the cars on the road during rush hour are not job-related. Driving at other times would ease traffic for everyone and reduce traffic jams, emissions and crashes.

All of this is something we could easily change—and that many other countries have changed—with substantial health, economic and traffic benefits.

Randy Kambic is a freelance editor and writer in Estero, FL, and a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

DogFest Walk ‘n Roll — 8am-12pm. Attendees will enjoy music, food, fun and games for all ages, all while supporting the life-changing mission of Canine Companions for Independence. Canine Companions South Central Campus, 7710 Las Colinas Ridge, Irving. Bit.ly/2dkDcLC.

Fry. Book: How to Be Healthy, Wealthy, Happy by Raymond Charles Barker. Free. CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd Ste 115, Dallas.

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Sustainable Home and Garden Tour — 8am12pm. This casual self-guided tour is an opportunity to explore green living ideas such as solar, smartscape design, rain water catchment systems and composting by talking to homeowners. Free.

Helping Hands Garden, 255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell.

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WEDNESDAY, D OCTOBER 5 Conversation with General Michael Hayden Former Director of the CIA and NSA 7pm

DFW Solar Home Tour — At this event, talk directly with homeowners who use solar energy, solar hot water, wind energy and other energy-efficient measures for their homes, as well as people who drive electric cars. Check the website for details about home locations, information about each home and other information about the tour. Free.

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Location: George W. Bush Presidential Center 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205 For more information, contact 214-346-1650 and visit BushCenter.org

Fall Festival of Fun — 9am-2pm. Join for the annual Unity of Dallas Fall Festival of Fun. The event will feature two bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, choo-choo train, balloon man and more. Free. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. UnityDallas.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

Meditation for Families with Children Age 5-10 — 10:30am-12pm. A class for helping families explore values of peace, love, respect and happiness so that children may grow up with self-respect and respect for others. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. Bit. ly/2cYi2TK.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4

Discovery Day: Monarch Tagging — 11am12pm. One of our most popular events! Help tag and release monarch butterflies and they migrate to Mexico. Bring gardening gloves. Free. 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth. FWBG.org/ events/2016/10/4/discovery-day-monarch-tagging.

National Night Out — 6-10pm. This remarkable community program is designed to bring neighbors together, strengthen neighborhood spirit, and generate participation in anti-crime and drug programs.

For more information, visit CoppellTX.gov/NewsMedia/Events/NationalNightOut-1.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5

Master Naturalist Meeting — 6:30-8:45pm. Join for a presentation by mycologist Denis R Benjamin about fungi’s role in the ecosystem and why people should love this beneficial organism. Free. Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, 10066 Marsh Ln, Dallas.

Let Your Abundance Flow — 7pm. Explore, discuss and experience the abundant life that we each desire and richly deserve. Facilitator: Rev Karen

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As the only person to ever helm both the CIA and the NSA, General Michael Hayden provides a high-leel master narrative of Aerisa’s intelligence wars. At a time of heinous new threats and wrenching change, hi views are compelling. His new book “Playing to the Edge:Amerian Intelligencein the Age of Terror” will also be available.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

OMOT Literary Night — 6:30-8pm. Join for the reading of winning literary entries from this year’s On My Own Time arts competition. Enjoy a collection of poetry and prose, read by the talented authors themselves. Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St, Dallas.

972-991-8300. Jillian.Clough@ntbca.org.

Beginners Raja Yoga Meditation Course — 7-8:30pm. This course introduces understanding and improving thought patterns by knowing the self, meditation to detach the mind from negative influences and more. Free. 1420 N Cooper St Ste 104, Arlington. 817-704-3298.

Creative Oasis Coloring Party for Adults — 7:30-9pm. Enjoy an evening of coloring fun while learning about health and other benefits of having creative outlets in your life. Coloring sheets, use of creative supplies and complimentary glass of wine included. 21+. $30. Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Ave, Dallas. CreativeOasisCoach@me.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

Columbus Day Weekend at Dallas Arboretum — Oct 7-10. 9am-5pm. Enjoy live sculpting and tours with bronze sculpture artist Gary Lee Price as well as musical performances in the Children’s Garden. $12. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas.

214-515-6525. KBruton@DallasArboretum.org.

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Gong Meditation Workshop with Kenny Kolter — 6:30-8pm. Enter the studio, lie down on a nest of blankets and bolsters, and allow the sounds to wash over as Kenny takes you on a deep inward journey. $20. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas.

214-443-9642. DallasYogaCenter.com.

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Drum Circle – 7-9pm. Attendees drum their prayers and set intentions through rhythm. Percussion instruments are provided but people may bring their own. Free. The Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd Ste 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988.

Info@CSLDallas.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

Holistic Health Expo — 9am-3pm. Unity on Greenville’s Holistic Heath Expo includes reiki, acupuncture, foot reflexology, yoga and more. Private sessions and consultations with skilled practitioners are also available. Free. 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas.

214-826-5683. DallasUnity.org.

Smartscape Design for Pollinators — 11am12:30pm. Learn how to use native plants and water features to attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Free. Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. KCB@coppelltx.gov

Frisco Arts Walk — 3-9pm. Frisco Arts Walk features interactive art performances with singing princesses, live statues, street musicians and artists, a food truck park, and community stage. Free. Texas Sculpture Garden at Hall Office Park, 6801 Gaylord Pkwy, Frisco. FriscoArts.org/Frisco-Arts-Walk.

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Location: 2600 Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX For more information, contact 817-749-0444

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

The Big Sit — 7am-9pm. Participants will look and listen for birds with help from a park ranger as we all sit in a 17 foot circle under a tent.Participants should bring their own chair, drinks, and snacks.

We will have hotdogs provided for lunch. $7/adult, free/kids 12 and under. Dinosaur Valley State Park at the Blue Hole in front of the Park Store. For more information, call 254-897-4588 or email Nicole.

Gilbert@TPWD.Texas.gov.

Ultra-seeing Film Series — 2-3pm. Ultra-seeing is an exploration of experimental cinema from the perspective of synesthesia, visual music and visualization of music. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculpture Center.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10

Art Babies: Rainbows & Rhymes — 10-11am.

Art Babies is just for children 0-24 months old and their caregivers. Join us in the galleries for songs and story time, followed by playtime and an opportunity to mingle with other caregivers. $5/member, $8/ non-member. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. LHanson@DMA.org. DMA.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Dallas Sierra Club General Meeting — 6:30pm.

Learn about a Carbon Tax as well as candidates and issues in the upcoming election. Refreshments at 6:30pm, meeting at 7pm. Everyone is invited. Free.

Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. DallasSierraClub.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

Heartsavers First Aid CPR AED Class — 1212:30pm. This self-directed course uses interactive lessons and videos to teach comprehensive First Aid, CPR, and AED knowledge. $40. 8204 Elmbrook Dr Ste 218, Dallas. For more information call 682-3021455 or visit Bit.ly/2ds1X4v.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13

Wedding Expo — 5:30-8pm. We invite couples and wedding planners to visit our newly renovated wedding and reception venues. Meet with local wedding vendors, including caterers and florists. Free.

Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. Welcome@ UnityDallas.org.

Open House — 7-8:30pm. The North Texas chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist program is accepting applications for its 2017 class. This open house and will offer more information on the program. Free.

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Office, 10056 Marsh Ln, Dallas. Communications@ NTMN.org. NTMN.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

Social Science Adult Program — 7-11pm. Learn about the history of aviation, experiment with gravity, create your own flying machine and sip a delicious cocktail as you shoot the breeze with aviation experts. $15/member, $25/non-member. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

Mosquitos and North Texas Awareness — 10am12pm. Dallas County Health and Human Services has advised travelers to be aware of West Nile, Chikungunya, Dengue and Zika viruses. Attend important presentation to learn what precautions to take and how to precent the spread of these viruses.

Free. The Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellNaturePark.org.

Fall Chicken Conference — 1-5pm.If you’ve ever wondered how you can raise happy hens in your backyard, now is your chance to learn from local

chicken enthusiasts and professionals. $15-20. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214363-5316. NHG.com.

Richardson Pawtoberfest 2016 — 3-7pm.

Join 15 for food trucks, craft beer, vendors, live music, giveaways and more. Most importantly, enjoy quality time with your pup and friends. Free.

Huffhines Park. 972-744-7850. Cor.net/index. aspx?page=2314.

Otsukimi Moon Viewing Celebration — 7pm.

Klyde Warren Park provides a cool backdrop for this Japanese festival honoring the autumn moon.

Lounge on the grass with your picnic and enjoy performances and demos. Free. Klyde Warren Park 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. Bit.ly/2daZnP6.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

Full Moon Women’s Gathering with Linda Sprague — 3-4:30pm. Celebrate the Full Moon energy with meditation, shamanic tarot and lots of sharing.

Tap into guidance from the Divine Feminine. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-4439642. DallasYogaCenter.com.

Autumn Harvest Dinner in the Garden — 6-9pm.

Celebrate autumn in the garden October 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. as you enjoy six courses prepared by six noted, award-winning Dallas chefs. $125. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-5156525. KBruton@DallasArboretum.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Overcoming Anxiety — 7:15-10pm. We can all feel worried and fearful from time to time.Come and learn the many ways you can naturally tame the anxious heart and mind and obtain a life of peace. $20. Abundant Life Wellness Center, 3904 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth. 817-847-0900. AbundantLifeWell nessCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19

Managing Stress — 7-8pm. In this seminar, attendees will learn to identify different levels of stress, how rise above them to create a relaxed mind and body and how to get away from negative influences.

Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. Bit.ly/2dkvBwG.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20

Teen Tour: Ancient Egypt — 6:30-8pm. Explore the history of art on a tour just for teens. Join us as we uncover the story of the DMA’s collection through discussion in the galleries and art making in the Tech Lab. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

Practice from the Core with Tias Little — 2-5pm.

The aim of yoga practice is to build a strong yet pliable interior core. One of the primary aims of this class is to build core stability by strengthening the musculature and ligaments along the spine. $100.

Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas.

214-443-9642. DallasYogaCenter.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

Earth, Wind, & Fire Energy Summit — Oct 2223. 9am-5pm, Oct 22; 11:30am-4:30pm, Oct 23.

This year’s Earth, Wind, & Fire Summit promises to be more exciting than the first with topics and speakers that will address some of the most talked about

energy issues of the day. $75. Addison Conference and Theatre Center, 15650 Addison Rd, Addison.

EarthWindFireSummit.org.

Huffhines Art Trails — Oct 22-23. 10am-6pm.

Huffhines Art Trails was created to provide local artists and craftsmen a venue to promote and sell their work. Free. Huffhines Park at Apollo Road and Plano Road, Richardson. HuffhinesArtTrails.com.

Harvest Day — 11am. Celebrate fall at Bob Jones Nature Center’s Harvest Day! There will be a family scavenger hunt, scarecrow building, pumpkin photo opportunities and other fall activities for the kids. $5/non-member, free/member. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake.

817-491-6333. Admin@BJNC.org Texas Veggie Fair — 11am-6pm. The one-day event features vegan food samples, chef-led demonstrations, unique arts and crafts, yoga sessions, seminars, contests, craft beer and live musical performances. Free. Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas. TexasVeggieFair.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

Impressionist Painting Workshop: Autumn Monet — 2-4pm. Come join us for a beautiful afternoon while painting, meeting new friends and enjoying house wines and light refreshments served from our own Cafe at NHG. $65. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214-363-5316. NHG.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Overcoming Emotional Eating — 7:15-10:15pm.

Come and learn why it is difficult to break the cycle of emotional eating, but also learn some powerful tools that can make it very possible. $20. Abundant Life Wellness Center, 3904 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth.

817-847-0900. AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

Yaa Gyasi and Margo Jefferson: Family Ties — 6:30pm. Join Dr. Roslyn Walker, the DMA’s Senior Curator of the Arts of Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific and The Margaret McDermott Curator of African Art, for a pre-event tour focused on works of art from Ghana. $20/student, $30/member, $40/ non-member. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

Homeschool Class for Families: Sensory Explorations — 11am-12:30pm. This event offers an interactive museum experience for children ages 6-12.

Discuss works of art in the galleries, participate in a hands-on activity and more. $5/member, $8/nonmember. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28

Spooktacular Halloween Sleepover — 6:30pm8am. Enjoy a spooktacular night of exciting science, hair-raising crafts and interactive demos, topped off with a family-friendly Halloween film. Wear a costume and bring a sleeping bag. $50/child, $40/ adult chaperone. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

Spooky Spiders — 7:30-8:30pm. Join a ranger to discover the spiders and their kin that prowl the park.

We’ll also make a spooky spider craft just in time for Halloween. $5/parking, free/event. Eisenhower

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29

Trinity River Wind Festival — 11am-5pm. This event features public kite flying, show kite teams, championship frisbee dogs, kids fun zone and many other wind-driven activities. It’s also a bike and pet friendly event. Free. Dallas Floodway and the Trinity River, 146 W Commerce St, Dallas. 214-671-9500.

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Super Soul Music: Concert with Eddie Watkins Jr — 7pm. Integrating Motown with New Thought, Eddie’s music makes your feet tap and soul sing. With 6 CDs under his belt, Eddie is on tour across America raising the vibration of the planet with his music. $25 suggested donation. CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd Ste 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. Info@CSLDallas.org.

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Texas Owls and Raptors Flight Show — 1-2pm.

Join Simon and Lindsey McNeny of Window To The Wild, Inc. for this unique educational and entertaining free-flight bird program, featuring live owls and raptors. $10-15. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214-363-5316. NHG.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Allergy Elimination, Desensitizing, Immune Activation Seminar 8:30am - 4pm With Dr. Bernard Straile, BS, DC, the developer of the SHOW Method and inventor of the IMAET System. In this hands-on seminar/ workshop you will learn: basic muscle testing/ kinesiology, principles of epigenetics, how to interact with cellular DNA and harmonize mutations. Participants will be able to be scanned for thousands of allergens, pathogens, environmental toxins, emotions as well as experience a feedback treatment. Cost $ 98.

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daily Autumn at the Arboretum — 9am-5pm. With the welcome change of seasons comes one of “America’s Best Pumpkin Festivals” according to Fodor’s Travel and “One of the World’s 15 Most Breathtaking Gardens” by Architectural Digest. Enjoy through November 23. $15. Dallas Arboretum.

8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6612. KBruton@ dallasarboretum.org Energy Blast — Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth.

817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.

Outdoor Sculpture Garden — 11am-5pm, MonWed; 11am-9pm, Thurs-Sun. Located in the heart of downtown is a sculpture garden shaded by mature oaks and filled with pools of water and forceful waterfalls. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Sponsored by Mystic Mandala 3131 Custer Rd, Suite 265 Plano TX 75075 For more information, visit DhyanaYogaCenter.com.

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The Omni Imax: Ft Worth — Showtimes and features online. $7/adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors.

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

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A monthly gathering of the Holistic community focusing on physical and spiritual wellbeing featuring Crystal stores, Essential oils, psychics and mediums, readers and guides, massage therapists, Rieki and more. Tickets $5 in advance online at www.DhyanaYogaCenter.com and $10 at door on day of event.

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Lunch Time Yoga — 11:30am-12:15pm. Take a break from your day and spend lunch with us! Enjoy a 45 minute flow class that will to re-energize your body, mind and spirit. Free. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821.

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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.

and readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita.

9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:15am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-2489126. AnandaDallas.org.

Vegan Sunday Brunch at Spiral Diner — 9am5pm. Vegan diner and bakery since 2002. Sunday brunch features vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, breakfast quesadillas and organic mimosas. 1314 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth & 1101 N. Beckley, Dallas. SpiralDiner.com.

Dynamic Meditation — 10-11am. One of the active meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Vickery Meadow Market — 10am-3pm. Community farmers market with local farmers, ranchers and artisans selling fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, hand-crafted foods and more. Half Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest, Dallas. GoodLocalMarkets.org.

Yoga at White Rock Hills Branch Library — 1-2pm. Class will include breathing and relaxation techniques taught by Mara Black. Free. White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd, Dallas.

214-670-8443.

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.

Dallas Organic Garden Club — 2:30-4:30pm.

4th Sun each month. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. GDOGC.org.

Happy Hour at Bar Alto — 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Patrons may sit at the bar or in the cafe or take it with them while they shop. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket. com/Stores/ HighlandPark.

Happy Hour at Sundown at Granada — 5-7pm.

Half price flatbread, $3 Guns & Oil American Lager, $5 house wine & $4 well drinks. Neighborhood beer garden and restaurant, featuring wild caught seafood, organic meats and dairy, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. 3520 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-8238305. SundownAtGranada.com.

sunday Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification — 9-11:15am. Participate in meditation, chanting

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Tai Chi at While Rock Hills Branch Library— 3-4pm. This open-level series of classes use movement, breathing and visualization exercises to relax the body, increase feeling awareness, and sharpen mental focus. Free. White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd, Dallas. 214-670-8443.

Chakra Sound Meditation — 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. Childcare provided. Donation

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

monday uBaby Cafe — 8:30am-5pm. Mon, Wed, Fri. New and expectant mothers come together to discuss breastfeeding and receive support. Groups are alternated every week in English and Spanish. Community Baby Cafe, 8202 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100, Dallas. 214243-2104. 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.

Every Body Flow — 9:30-10:30am. This yoga session puts emphasis on stretching, strengthening and realigning no matter what shape an attendees body is in. All Levels Welcome. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-343-4764.

YogaByRachael@outlook.com.

Yoga for Children & Tweens — 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821.

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

Meditation Mondays with Beverly Pryor — 7-8pm. Meditation Mondays focuses on the practice and the experience of various forms of meditation.

Free. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972233-7106. UnityDallas.org.

Monthly Meditation — 7:30-8:30pm. 1st Mon. Join Lake Highlands Acupuncture for this monthly meditation. Beginner and seasoned meditators are welcome. RSVP suggested. Donations welcome.

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

10-11am. We are currently studying Ego Free Living

by Carol Austin. Learn the 4 most important mental habits for spiritual people, how to dissolve the ego, live more fully in the present moment, and maintain a positive attitude. Enjoy through December. Free.

Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas.

YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship — 7-9pm. A meditation series for young adults in their 20s and 30s. Each evening will include a beginnerfriendly walking and sitting meditation, Dharma teachings and refreshments afterwards. Donation.

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

Stretch & Digest — 12:15-1pm. Target those trouble muscles for folks who work at a desk - hips, hamstrings, low back, neck - in a slow paced, restorativestyle yoga class. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-343-4764.

YogaByRachael@Outlook.com.

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

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. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940.

FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Tuesday Meditation — 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the silence of a gently guided meditation. All levels of experience welcome. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, The Gathering Place, Dallas. 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. 214-642-0002. Walz.Jennifer@gmail.com.

DallasHolisticWellnessCollective.com.

Circle of Men — 7pm. A regular gathering in a safe non-competitive environment to share with other men. This powerful tool helps men feel better in general. 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.

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. 972-462-5136.

Meditation and Book Study with Deb Stoval —

Group Meditation — 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with like-minded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy. Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas@aol.com.

AnandaDallas.org.

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

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

wednesday 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. 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.

Yoga for Children & Tweens — 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821.

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

Su/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.

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Meditation for Health and Healing — 7-9pm. Join experienced teachers Jon and Linda Caswell as they guide students through a practical, secular practice.

No chanting or incense. Donation. Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas. 214267-8636. Heather@LakeHighlandsAcupuncture. com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

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. 817-4532328. CommunityOfHope.com.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class — 7-8:30pm. Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Packages available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org.

Taoist.org.

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

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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Coloring Club for Adults at Oak Lawn Library — 6-7:30pm. We will provide you with colors and coloring pages or you can bring your own. Enjoy time with other creative people, de-stress, and have some fun! Adults 18 and up. 4100 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas. 214-670-1359.

Dallas Green Drinks — 6pm. 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.

The Darshan Room — 6-8pm. Kirtan music, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian feast, spiritual discourse. Donation. Kalachandji’s, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna.com.

TheDarshanRoom.com.

Rockwall Holistic Practitioners Network Meeting — First Wed. 6-8pm. Monthly meeting of holistic practitioners in Rockwall and surrounding areas to share information, ideas, events and fellowship. $125 annual dues. Cris Stone Pilates, 203 N Alamo Rd, Rockwall. 214-454-2842. Cris Stone: CrisBStone@gmail.com. Facebook.com/RockwallHolisticNetwork.

Group Meditation — 6:15-6:45pm. Strengthen your meditation practice by joining us for a half-hour session comprised of various meditation practices.

Open to all. Free. A Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988.

Info@CSLDallas.org

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. 214-5216157. LaughYoga.org.

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

Learn the 108 moves. 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.

moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months old with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories.

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

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 each month. Free.

Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

Chill Yoga 101 — 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow. Yoga is significant to everyone in a personal and unique way. Breathe, feel and let go for a moment. 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. 972-462-5136.

Family Fun Fridays at the Dallas Arboretum — 10am-2pm. Join every Friday in the shady Pecan Grove for face painting, a petting zoo, silhouette artist Micki Triggs and music for the little ones. $15. 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6612.

DallasArboretum.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.

Garden Gigs at the Dallas Arboretum — 7:309:30pm. Bask in the magic of live music at twilight as Garden Gigs returns to the Dallas Arboretum. Parking is complimentary. $8/Members, $10/Non-Members.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214515-6525. KBruton@DallasArboretum.org.

Friday Night Bike Ride — 7:45pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake. 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.

Baby Bounce Basics — 12:30-1pm. Activities for

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Good Local Markets — 8am-1pm. Community farmers market with local farmers, ranchers and artisans selling fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, handcrafted foods and more. Lakeside Baptist Church, 9150 Garland Rd, Dallas. GoodLocalMarkets.org.

Grand Prarie Farmer’s Market — 8am-2pm.

Market features locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, tamales, baked goods, salsas, dips, relishes, eggs, honey, chips, soaps, candles and more. 120 W Main St, Downtown Grand Prairie. GPTX.org/ Businesses/Farmers-Market.

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. Free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Love of the Lake, northeast corner of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard, Dallas. 214824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org.

Guided Autumn Hikes — 10am. Enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise while learning about the Cross Timbers habitats. Every Sat in October. $5/non-members, free/members. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333. BJNC.org.

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

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

Yoga in the Park — 10-11am. Enjoy the serenity of yoga in the park. Perform sun salutations with guidance from Dallas Yoga Center. Meets at the Muse Family Performance Pavilion. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. 214-7164500. Info@KlydeWarrenPark.org

Cloth Diapering 101 — Times vary. Learn the basics of cloth diapering. $10. 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.

‘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.

Every Body Flow — 9:30-10:30am. This yoga session puts emphasis on stretching, strengthening and realigning no matter what shape an attendees body is in. All Levels Welcome. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-343-4764.

YogaByRachael@outlook.com.

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Started in 2012, the awards are known as the “Green Oscars”. The Keynote speaker this year is Howard Garrett, the “Dirt Doctor.

Dinner tickets are $35, Sustaining Membership $55 and Tree Hugger membership $75.

Presented by Green Source DFW, a program of the Memnosyne Foundation Location: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 For more information and to purchase tickets visit GreenSourceDFW.org

communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Publisher@NADallas.com to request our media kit.

acupuncture DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkwy, Suite 1000, Irving, TX 18601 LBJ, Suite 501 Mesquite, TX 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.com

As an Oriental medicine doctor, board-certified herbalist, and licensed acupuncturist with 17 years of experience, Dr. Chapa helps patients find relief using acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. He offers an herbal pharmacy with over 1,000 safe, organic medicines. His office is In-network with most insurance providers. Don’t forget to mention Natural Awakenings. See ad, page 37.

EAST-WEST ACUPUNCTURE Nancy L. Corsaro, L.Ac 2840 Keller Springs Rd. Suite 301, Carrollton, TX 214-793-5684 EastWestAcup@sbcglobal.net EastWestOm.com

Do you have pain, digestive issues or allergies. Perhaps you want to lose weight, quit smoking or we find relief from stress. Traditional Chinese Medicine has helped people with these and many other conditions; treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. Nancy Corsaro is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist and nationally board-certified (NCCAOM). Call today for a free 15-minute consultation.

CHIROPRACTIC

ROCKWALL HOLISTIC NETWORK 214-454-2842 Facebook.com/RockwallHolisticNetwork

Rockwall Holistic Network’s mission is to foster a community of holistic practitioners who serve Rockwall and neighboring cities. The group shares specific modalities of treatment, ideas, marketing opportunities, advice and friendship. Their aim is to help each other grow, while being a wellspring of healthful information for all. Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month. See ad, page 30.

Paul, Heikkinen, D.C., Marsha, Heikkinen, D.C. 820 E. Cartwright Rd, Suite 133, Mesquite, TX 972-285-3232 HeikkinenChiropractic.com

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

NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Zhangping Lu, Dc, Lac, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Suite 101, Plano 972-519-8488 A whole body Wellness Center specializing in natural healing including Chiropractic, Acupuncture, NAET and massage therapy. Using no medications or surgery, Dr. Lu has been successful in treating weight loss, hormone imbalances, herniated disc, migraine headache, infertility, sports injuries, vision troubles and kneetrouble, among other issues. See ad, page 19.

HOUSE CALLS OF DALLAS 214-505-2525 HouseCallsOfDallas.com

We provide personal care for your home and pets whether you are traveling or away for the day. Services are tailored to fit your specific needs.

When traveling, you can rest knowing that your pets and/or your home are being professionally and reliably cared for in your absence.

In addition to giving your pets lots of loving care, we also pick up mail, newspapers, water plants and provide home security

Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. ~Victor Hugo

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

The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is a network of seven colleges, including El Centro, Brookhaven, Mountain View, Eastfield, Richland, Cedar Valley and Northlake.

DCCCD serves the region with accredited one and two year certificates, degrees and core credit courses guaranteed to transfer to Texas colleges and universities.

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EDUCATION

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

Established almost 100 years ago, The Hockaday School provides a college preparatory educa-tion 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.

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

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

ELECTRIC VEHICLES DON HERRING AUTOMOTIVE

Locations: 3520 S. Marvin D. Love Frwy, Dallas 888-880-4276 2901 W Airport Frwy, Irving 866-807-3216 4225 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano 888-868-9915 DonHerring.com We take pride in offering the best selection of vehicles to the DFW Metroplex. The Mitsubishi, all Electric, i-MIEV is ready for immediate delivery. We recognize your time is valuable, strive to make your experience easy and offer you lowest available online prices. We pledge to beat advertised Metroplex offers.

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TEXAS TOYOTA OF GRAPEVINE

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

See our website for details.

ENERGY BREEZE ENERGY

Brigette Darroca, BSW, LMT Hurst, TX 817-916-0387 Bit.ly/2d0KPCN A holistic practice focused on empowering women and guiding unique and at-risk children. As a licensed massage therapist with a background in social work Brigette specializes in helping women going through major life transitions through massage, Trinity Energy Progression™, Reiki, and Roseline Healing. She also helps unique children navigate the world through tapping into their creativity. Call now for a consultation.

855-391-WIND (9463) BreezeEnergy.com 100% Pure, Green, Texas.

Wind power uses no water; which is critical in a droughtplagued state. Using wind energy, you’re good to the environment and your wallet.

At an average of 8.6 cents per kilowatt hour, our residential rates are lower than TXU and Green Mountain for aver-age 12-month plans. See ad, page 3.

ENERGY MEDICINE ARTESIAN WELLNESS LLC Wynette L. Y. Johnson RN Haltom City, Texas 385-319-2841 WynetteJohnson.com Wynettejohnson@comcast.net

Begin your personal journey towards longevity & radiant health today! Wynette has been an RN since 1983 and will personalize each session. Her team is trained in the use of Craniosacral Therapy, Spectrochrome, DNA music, Emotion Code, Zero Point Technology and essential oils.Wellness begins in the mind. Craniosacral therapy improves your body’s own ability to repair and renew while relieving a full spectrum of discomfort and dysfunction. We offer House Calls by appointment to businesses and homes in the DFW area.

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GREEN HARDWARE GECKO HARDWARE

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

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

HAIR CARE ROCKET SCIENCE SALON

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

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

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HEALTH CARE BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 1-800-4BAYLOR BaylorHealth.com/CancerCare We have a network of comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, offering full range cancer-related and integrative medical services. Whether you want to learn about types of cancer, screenings, prevention, healthy living or support, Baylor is here for you. We offer the experience, expertise and technology you can trust. See ad, page 2.

PRIMACARE

13 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 888-286-4603 PrimaCare.com With 13 Urgent Care Centers, PrimaCare serves the medical needs of area families with courtesy, convenience and compassion. Open 7 days a week with extended hours. No appointment necessary. Most insurance accepted. Use our Call Ahead Service and wait where your want. Open: Monday–Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday– Sunday 8am–5pm.

HERBAL MEDICINE DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkwy, Suite 1000, Irving 18601 LBJ Suite 501 Mesquite 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.com

Trained in China and graduated from S. Korea’s most prestigious Medical Universities, Dr. Chapa is an Oriental Medical Doctor, Board Certified Herbalist and Licensed Acupuncturist with over 20 years experience. He helps patients find relief using acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. He offers over 1000 safe, organic herbal medicines and formulas.

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

ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation. You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad, page 35.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY SMILE RANCH

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath 972-772-7645 SmileRanchDentistry.com Smile Ranch is a spa-like dental experience that treats the whole being. Their office practices, treatments, and protocols stand by the belief of biological dentistry.

Robyn Abramcyzk, DDS wants to keep her patients safe from dangerous toxins and help them maintain a beautiful smile. They do not use toxic fillings or substances. See ad on back cover.

HOMEOPATHY HEALTHY HEALING ARTS/HPWWC Cathy Lemmon 469-383-8442 Cathy@HPWWC.org HealthyHealingArts.com

Homeoprophylaxis (HP), a part of Homeopathy, is a major part of Cathy Lemmon’s practice at Healthy Healing Arts. HP has been used worldwide for hundreds of years with a success rate of over 90% to help fight off disease.

Lemmon uses an energetic, nontoxic means of promoting immunity in a safe and natural way. See ad, page 23.

MEDICAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER DALLAS

Dr. William Rea 8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite #220, Dallas 214.368.4132 EHCD.com The Environmental Health Center Dallas is a medical facility whose emphasis is the relationship of health and disease to environmental factors. Diagnosis and treatment is directed at determining the cause of the illness. Through thorough investigation we determine the correlation of the patient’s disease process to environmental factors. A leader in the field treating: mold exposure/sensitivity, oil spill exposures, pesticides, chemical exposure/chemical sensitivities, immune dysregulation and much more. See ads, page 37.

DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

375 Municipal Dr Suite 120, Richardson 972-479-9139 DocAsbury@verizon.net KarenAsburyMD.com Dr. Asbury is on the cutting-edge of Integrative Medicine. She believes the body is designed to be self-healing, if given what it needs. For those who want to address the root cause of illness with natural solutions, she provides all aspects of adult care including full preventive evaluations and comprehensive treatment. See ad, page 16.

KOTSANIS INSTITUTE

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SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

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 his FREE monthly Lunch & Learns. The schedule’s on their website.

DR. JOHN WOODWARD, MD

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

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, user-friendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad, page 22.

PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

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

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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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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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NATURAL HEALTH SHOP

400 North Coit Rd, Suite 1902, Richardson 972-664-1990 NaturalHealthTX.com Natural Healthy Shop has everyday low prices on over 9,000 health and wellness products and supplements.

They specialize in special orders.

The shop is fully stocked with 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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9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Suite 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us

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 Mississippi Made Dog beds.

PRODUCTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION STORE

8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 225, Dallas 214-361-9515 AEHF.com The only retail store in the US devoted solely to the sales of environmentally safe products for everyday use in homes, schools and businesses – we even provide environmentally safe housing. Founded in 1975, our products and the education we provide to our customers is based on extensive research into the fields of chemical sensitivity and environmental illness. See ads, page 37.

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

10500 Deer Lake Lodge Rd. Montgomery 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 renew combined 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.

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

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

Their core values are passion for Christ, passion for people and catalyst for change. Services are Sundays at 7:30am, 9:15am, 11:00am, 12:45am, and online at Streamingfaith.com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

5502 Ben Davis, Sachse 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com UnityOfSachse.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 Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad, page 31.

ALL CREATURES EVERY SPINE (A.C.E.S.)

CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH

Dr. Amy Hayek Dr. Bill Ormston 214-802-7815 843-860-8336 AllCreaturesEverySpine.com

Through Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy and other drug free modalities veterinarians Amy Hayek and Bill Ormston help their animal patients sustain the miracle of life. A.C.E.S. be-lieves that the power that made the body can heal the body. We offer the highest level of drug free veterinary care available. See ads, pages 31 & inside back cover.

ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS AND THERMOGRAPHY CENTER

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

Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

THERMOGRAPHY THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS

Dr. Rebeca Gracia 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405, Dallas 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com

Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3345 Western Center Blvd, Suite 140 Ft Worth 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com

We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut is-sues, 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 34 & 39.

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 eval-uation and follow up care are also offered. See ad, page 8.

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“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. Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Relief from pain, stress and tension and the opportunity to achieve your highest potential.” See ad, page 17.

YARD AND GARDEN EARTH KIND SERVICES

Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 EarthKindServices.com Premium compost top dressing for lawns and mulch delivery.

Our organi top dressing is kind to the environment, safe for your family and your pets; its drought tolerant; aids water retention in all soil types and reduces disease. We do all the work our specialized equipment. Familyowned. Call now for free estimate.

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

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

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UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE

Family owned and operated since 1951, our comprehensive garden center and nursery sells both native plants and rare tropicals. Find aisles of rare plants and educated staff to help solve any garden problems.

Monthly seminars hosted by experts help with seasonal and topical issues. We also carry garden tools and decorations.

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

Ellis County’s premier yoga studio brings peace to the mind, body and spirit. Teachers are experienced, educated and passionate about sharing their knowledge. Learn techniques to balance the body and ease hectic lifestyles. Crescent Yoga offers a wide variety of yoga styles. Over 18 classes per week. 2 Weeks Unlimited Yoga for $20.

DALLAS YOGA CENTER 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas 214-443-9642 DallasYogaCenter.com

Providing yoga and wellness to the Metroplex since 1989, DYC is a holistic education resource center.

Through the wide breath/depth of yoga classes, cutting edge somatic modalities and a multifaceted holistic wellness center with a large variety of integrative wellness services, we serve and educate our community and provide tools for healing, growth and self-exploration. .

SHAKTI LOVE YOGA CENTER

118 W. Centerville Rd, Suite 300, Garland 469-223-6673 Shakti-YogaCenter.com A group of dedicated yoga practitioners eager to share teachings of traditional Hatha Yoga.

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