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A Home That Heals Cultivating Peace and Harmony

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rrespective of the temporary ravaging that the coronavirus is having on our world’s health and healthcare systems, I am heartened by our spirit of resilience and the learning opportunities and increased respect for our planet that will be—or should be—lasting side effects of the pandemic.

This outbreak should leave no doubt in anyone’s mind that we live in a globally interconnected, integrated, interdependent society—when China coughs, the United States sneezes— physically and economically. A crisis in one country (unbreathable air, incessant droughts or rising and warming waters with resulting food insecurity) causes such internal unrest that its citizens flee en masse, causing crises for many other countries.

It’s become clear that as global temperatures rise in North Texas with warmer winters and record-setting rain, our delicate ecological cycles are running amuck. Just as when our wake and sleep cycles aren’t observed, things get crazy. Speaking of environmental threats, the toll on our collective mental health often goes unacknowledged. Many are experiencing anxiety about our physical, economic and financial well-being, not to mention an unknown future.

This season of worldwide health crises reminds us that environmental and health threats impact us all. Those of us who aren’t directly affected will definitely be impacted by the effects on others—bar none. What this shows us is that we all must care about our environment and about each other. God created this ecosystem (the Earth, human beings and our health) for us to be one with each other; we are inextricably connected. I find it amazing that while the planet can do without us, we can’t do without it—yet we don’t treat it that way!

In his omniscience, God also gave us a built-in defense against many (though not all) contagious illnesses: It’s called our immune system. Simply stated, the immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that defends the body against infection. It keeps a record of every germ it has ever defeated, so it can quickly recognize and destroy that destructive germ or microbe if it enters the body again. That’s why some people may have the coronavirus but have no symptoms, and why others may have been exposed to it but don’t contract it. Our job, especially now, is to keep our immune system strong and healthy—so that it can defend us well from this new attack.

With a strong nod to maintaining that health-defense system, our feature “Healthy Home, Healthy Kids” explains how to create a wholesome home environment for kids (and the rest of the family) by incorporating what’s needed on a healthy planet—that is, clean air, clean water and clean food.

While this month’s editorial theme was planned long ago, it could not be timelier. Our article “Grassroots Climate Change Strategies” reminds us that there is much to be done to save our world, and that it’s within everyone’s grasp to effect those changes. In “Planet Rescue,” Julie Marshall shows how individuals, especially very young ones, are making a difference and inspiring others. Similarly, “North Texas Climate Warriors” profiles some of our local unsung heroes to prove that anyone can take action to save the Earth using their own talents and strengths within their own spheres of influence and in their own backyards.

This month’s issue is chock-full of healthy-living information and tips for boosting your immune system, as well as lots of food for thought (and action) to inspire us to environmental empathy. As usual, we hope that you will find something in this issue that helps you live a healthier life on a healthier planet—and gives you mental and spiritual food during your time of sheltering in place.

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Contents 20 PLANET RESCUE

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Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis

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28 NORTH TEXAS

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30 A HOME THAT HEALS Creating a Nurturing Space

31 50th EARTH DAY TAKES

ON CLIMATE CHANGE

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Golden Anniversary Marks Call to Action

34 FLOWER POWER

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36 MOVING THROUGH

CHRONIC PAIN

How Exercise Can Heal What Hurts

38 ACUPUNCTURE FOR ANIMALS

Needles Work Wonders on Pets

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DART encourages passengers to make social distancing part of their daily routine and reminds those that feel sick to stay home. If DART passengers see an unhygienic surface that needs attention, they can call 214-979-1111 or use the free DART Say Something app,

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is thought to be transmitted predominantly by droplets emitted from the mouths and noses of infected people when they cough or sneeze. One of the most effective ways to stop the spread of coronavirus is to drastically reduce interactions with other people.

DART is asking all customers to maintain a six-foot distance between fellow riders and a DART operator whenever possible; leave an open seat between themselves and other riders when available; avoid physical contact with others, including handshakes and hugs; and stay home and avoid public places if they feel sick or are experiencing symptoms.

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EarthX 2020 Going to Online Format

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arthx2020 will be held virtually from April 23 through 25 in Partnership with the National Geographic Society to mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In light of the rapidly developing news of COVID-19, CDC guidelines and city of Dallas requirements, the EXPO portion has been canceled and EarthX will host its conferences and film festival on the internet through May, and some will be moved to the fall.

The 50th Earth Day Celebration will be livestreamed on April 22. The virtual experience will be layered with EarthxFilm Festival programming of select 2020 films, which will then present its physical film festival in the fall, along with the EarthxGlobalGala and the world premiere of The Way of the Rain – Hope For Earth, directed by Sibylle Szaggars Redford with a special narration by Robert Redford.

EarthxFilm Education is extending the #Planet911 challenge youth film competition in collaboration with CreativeVisions and Instagram. The new deadline is April 8, and winning films will be screened online April 22 and in a theatre at one of the EarthX Half-Earth Day events in October.

EarthX places the health and safety of attendees, staff and event participants as its highest priority, and has taken these actions in compliance with the guidelines set forth by local, state and federal government health agencies.

CEO Tony Keane says, “EarthX continues to move our mission forward to connect, collaborate and celebrate. Our mission is relevant, and this global situation is a great example of how small and interconnected we are to each other and the planet.”

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Time in Nature Can Reduce Anxiety

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ith all that is going on, we may feel stressed and out of control, working at home or at home with no work. Researchers are now finding that our physical and mental health is impacted by nature, including many bioactive substances that trees and plants release. Even soil may contain microbes that have a natural antidepressant. That’s just one more reasons to get outside the house.

It is springtime, so there is a lot to be done in our landscape that can relieve stress, such as some pruning dead wood, shaping bushes and removing weeds from bedding areas. Once the beds are clean, it’s a good time for fresh mulch. Don’t forget a good organic fertilizer for lawn and plants. A rich compost top dressed on the lawn or beds will get the landscape and all the helpful critters like earthworms (free labor) off to a good start. This may be a good time to plan to switch over to native plants or even edible varieties.

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he Dallas Public Library has begun issuing library cards by email or phone for Dallas residents that want access to eresources. Just call a local branch and they will be happy to help. For those that have library materials at home, don’t worry – we have extended the loan periods during this time. The library has extended loan periods during this time and are closing return bins and fines will not accrue.

The library is also doing curbside pickup, meaning people can reserve items online and pick them up at their local branch. As their response to the coronavirus outbreak evolves, the library will continue to communicate revised accommodations on the website.

For more information, visit DallasLibrary.org.

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health briefs

Air pollution has long been linked to lung cancer, stroke and respiratory disease, and now research has found that it can lead to osteoporosis, as well.

Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health studied the bone mass and density of 3,717 people living in villages near Hyderabad, India. These were compared to fine particulate air pollution levels, which averaged more than three times the recommendations of the World Health Organization. The researchers also surveyed in-home cooking over wood, coal and other biomass sources. The results showed that exposure to ambient air pollution was associated with lower levels of bone mass, and that cooking over fires did not have that effect. “Inhalation of polluting particles could lead to bone mass loss through the oxidative stress and inflammation caused by air pollution,” says lead author Otavio T. Ranzani.

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Grape seed extract, an antioxidant-rich supplement that is a byproduct of the wine and juice industry, significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation, concludes a metareview of 15 randomized trials in the journal Phytotherapy Research.

Researchers from Iran, Canada and Croatia concluded that the popular extract also improves fasting glucose levels, but has little effect on HbA1c or HDL cholesterol levels.

Try Pine Bark to Improve Erectile Function and Cholesterol Erectile dysfunction, an early diabetic indicator, responds to treatment with pine bark extract, Slovakian researchers report.

They tested 53 diabetic and non-diabetic patients with erectile dysfunction, giving half of them the extract (marketed as Pycnogenol) and the other half a placebo for three months. The pine bark extract improved erectile function by 45 percent in the diabetes group and 22 percent in the non-diabetes group. It also lowered LDL cholesterol by 21 percent and reduced blood sugar levels in the diabetes group.

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Echinacea extract may be helpful for situation-induced anxiety, indicates a new study from Hungary’s Institute of Experimental Medicine, in Budapest. The researchers tested 64 middle-aged people that had scored high on the State Trait Anxiety Inventory. They were given either 80 milligrams Echinacea angustifolia root extract or a placebo every day for seven days, followed by a three-week washout period during which no pills were taken. Those taking the echinacea started experiencing less anxiety than the placebo-takers by day seven, and scored significantly lower in “state anxiety”, marked by arousal connected to specific dangers or threats. Measures of “trait anxiety”, in which anxiety is an ongoing personal characteristic, improved slightly compared to the placebo group. Improvements were maintained even during the washout period.

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Eat Better to Cut Healthcare Costs Poor eating habits are not only disease-producing, they are also costly, the latest research shows. “Suboptimal eating” incurs approximately $300 in healthcare costs annually per person, and $481 for older people on Medicare, adding up to $50 billion a year nationally—84 percent of which goes to acute care, say Harvard-associated Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers. This means that poor diets account for almost 20 percent of heart disease, stroke and diabetes costs in the U.S. Researchers studied the impact of 10 dietary factors, including fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, processed meats, sugary drinks and salt, and found that the top three risks were overconsuming processed meats and underconsuming nuts/seeds and omega-3-rich seafood. “There is a lot to be gained in terms of reducing risk and cost associated with heart disease, stroke and diabetes by making relatively simple changes to one’s diet,” says study co-author Thomas Gaziano, M.D. “Our work illustrates the need for interventions or policies that incentivize healthier dietary behavior, as these changes have the potential to have a big impact and reduce the health and financial burden of cardiometabolic disease.”

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North Texans Offer Tips for a Strong and Healthy Immune System

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e all need to be vigilant in maintaining our immune system to resist all assault, not just the coronavirus. Here is some advice from a few of our local experts.

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Three things to do every day to strengthen the immune system: • Meditation will decompress our mind which will support our immune system.

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Natural Ways to Build Immunity Against the Coronavirus

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taying healthy is forefront on the minds of so many today. Fortunately, there is much nature offers to support the immune system via supplements, herbs, essential oils and foods. For example, 3-chymotripsinlike protease (3CL) attacks cells’ defense mechanisms against invaders; quercetin and epigallocatechin gallate Suzy Edmonson are effective in destroying 3CL. These substances are found in green tea, flax seeds, citrus peel, oregano, garlic, ginger, elderberry and turmeric.

Other evidence-based immune-supporting foods, herbs and spices include licorice root, cilantro, coconut oil, fennel, kale, parsley, pomegranates, red clover, sprouts, wild blueberries, spirulina, sage, basil, thyme, lemon balm, peppermint, rosemary, black tea, apple cider vinegar and cinnamon. Supplements to strengthen the immune system include vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, silver nanoparticles, echinacea, olive leaf, pau d’arco, St. John’s wort, astragalus, ginseng, dandelion, calendula, cat’s claw and Chinese skullcap. For convenience and cost-effectiveness, there are products available that combine several of these.

Top essential oils to assist the immune system include eucalyptus, clove, grapefruit, cinnamon, tea tree, lemon grass and frankincense. There are also blends available. For safety, pure essential oils should be diluted in a carrier oil if applied topically.

They may also be diffused for a pleasant, aromatic way to support health.

A DYI project to consider is creating an herb garden, which can be as simple as a few pots on the porch or balcony or as elaborate as desired. Then enjoy delicious meals created with the immune-supporting foods and herbs. Consider eating some snacks and meals in raw form, such as salads and smoothies.

This preserves the nutrition and enzymes to best promote health.

Holistic physician Gabriel Cousens, M.D., recommends eating a high-raw, 100 percent vegan diet, exercise, spiritual connection, sleeping well, breathing exercises, hydrating, fostering healthy relationships and managing stress. This is a tall order, but it does offer a direction to aim our efforts, and even small steps lead us in that direction. As with any health recommendations, one should always work with a qualified medical practitioner because individual needs vary. With a little know-how and diligence, we can build a stronger immunity.

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global briefs

Coal Costs

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Biodegradable Cooler Keeps Food Cold and Dry

The ice chests we haul to picnics are typically made of Styrofoam, Dow Chemical’s trademarked name for extruded polystyrene, but it is a highly flammable source of greenhouse gases that animals can mistake for food and won’t degrade for hundreds of years, leading thousands of landfills to ban it. Now, Igloo, the top global cooler maker, has introduced a new, less-destructive alternative made out of paraffin wax and recycled tree pulp called Recool. The 16-quart, waterresistant cooler, sold at REI and other stores, keeps 75 pounds of contents ice-cold for up to 12 hours and goes up to five days without leaking water. The coolers can be stored and reused many times and then recycled, composted or used as a dry storage container. It’s also less likely to break or chip than Styrofoam.

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Plastics Adios

A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, and grocery stores are poised to sell reusable synthetic fiber bags. The same law will ban handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021. Claudia Hernández, the city’s director of environmental awareness, says, “We are finding that people are returning to baskets, to cucuruchos [cone-shaped rolls of paper].” The old ways are present in other aspects, too. Many residents still use wheeled, folding shopping baskets and some vendors still measure out bulk goods in discarded sardine cans. Grocery stores that give out plastic bags will be fined, so most will opt for reusable shopping bags made of thick plastic fiber for about 75 cents. For hygienic reasons, the law leaves the door open to using plastic bags for such items as perishable deli meats or cheese.

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Climate Change City Index for 2050

Temperature changes, water shortages and rising sea levels will impact some of the world’s most populous cities during the next 30 years. Apartment rental hub Nestpick.com commissioned researchers to comb through data and determine how the ongoing climate shift could impact specific cities to help people choose where to live and add to the debate about procedures that can be put in place to ensure the longevity and livability of cities. Bangkok faces the highest risk of flooding from rising sea levels and a projected temperature increase of 3° F. Nairobi may move from a temperate humid warm summer climate to a tropical-type savanna wet summer climate due to rising temperatures. The demand for water is projected to be double the supply in Melbourne. Ho Chi Minh City and Amsterdam are also very high on the list.

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Between 2005 and 2016, the shutdown of coal-fired plants in the U.S. saved an estimated 26,610 lives and the equivalent of around 570 million bushels of corn, soybeans and wheat, reports a new University of California at San Diego (UCSD) study published in Nature Sustainability. The coal plants were typically decommissioned as utilities transitioned from coal to natural gas for electric power generation, thus reducing particulate matter and ozone in the lower atmosphere.

“When a coal-fired unit shuts down, local pollution [including particulate matter] levels drop, mortality rates drop and crop yields of major staple crops rise,” writes study author and UCSD associate professor Jennifer Ann Burney.

The newer, naturalgas and coal-fired units that have supplanted them are not entirely benign and deserve further study, she notes.

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Closing Plants Saves Lives and Crops

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has clarified its standards regarding organic crop container systems such as hydroponics and aquaponics, requiring that those operations stop using synthetic chemicals not approved for organic crop production in the soil underneath, as well as in containers, for three years prior to achieving certification. The clarification arose after soil-based farmers reported that hydroponics operations were spraying the soil to clear weeds with Monsanto’s glyphosate shortly before building a greenhouse and applying for quick organic certification.

The World Health Organization classified glyphosate as a Group 2A carcinogen, and it is absolutely prohibited on organic farms. The Real Organic Project, a family farmer-driven organization, is lobbying for an add-on label to USDA Certified Organic to provide more transparency on whether organic crops are grown in soil or hydroponic greenhouses.

A “green” sunscreen has been synthesized from discarded cashew-nut shells by a team of scientists from South Africa, Malawi, Tanzania and Germany, reports the European Journal of Organic Chemistry. Using xylochemistry (wood chemistry), the scientists produced new aromatic compounds that show good UVA and UVB absorbance, which can protect humans, as well as polymers and coatings, from harmful rays from the sun. The research was published in the European Journal of Organic Chemistry. UV rays can lead to sunburn, premature aging and the development of lethal melanomas in humans and animals, and are also damaging to most materials, causing the discoloration of dyes and pigments, weathering, yellowing of plastics and the loss of gloss and mechanical properties.

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ike most kids, Azalea Morgan loves polar bears. “They’re fluffy and cute,” the 8-year-old says, and after watching a documentary on how climate change is affecting these Arctic apex predators, she badly wanted to help.

Her mom, Molly Morgan, suggested she do something big, because the problem of global warming is monumental.

For nearly three weeks last September, Azalea pedaled her bike alongside her mom and 9-year-old sister, Ember, setting out from their hometown of Andover, New Hampshire, en route to New York City to attend the United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit, where Greta Thunberg and other global youth leaders marched for change. The trip was a fundraiser to put solar panels on their school and for future projects under KidsCare4PolarBears, a Facebook page that documents their ongoing efforts.

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While not everyone has the time or inclination to ride 250 miles and camp— some of it in the rain—or as Thunberg did, sail across the Atlantic in a zero-emissions yacht, there are steps individuals can take to combat climate change on a grassroots level, experts say, because the crisis is undeniable, as seen most recently in the catastrophic bushfires across Australia.

There are peaceful protests taking place worldwide scheduled throughout 2020 at FridaysForFuture.org and other organizations, but a growing number of individuals that want to do more are using their imaginations and creative endeavors, inspiring others to take unique action.

Students at a school in Spain wrote and performed a play and illustrated a book to raise climate change awareness, while a teen from California used her artistic skills to raise thousands of dollars for wildlife. On March 28, people around

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the world participated in the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour by collectively turning off lights at 8:30 p.m. while holding eco-events, and others are joining in the global tree-planting campaign of The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

Reversing course may seem insurmountable, but individuals have a lot of power, says Dan Shepard, UN global communications officer: “The choices we make, the things we do, collectively matter and can have a huge impact on the world.”

Stepping Up for Biodiversity

“I wanted to inspire other kids,” Ember says of her bicycle trek for polar bears. “I love animals and they deserve to not die.”

According to a 2019 UN Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, more than 1 million species are threatened with extinction,

I love to see what young people are doing, because if we collectively use our voice to amplify the facts about climate change, we can work to find solutions.

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~Elan Strait and one of the main reasons is climate change, say experts, including Nikhil Advani, director of Climate Communities and Wildlife at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Protecting large predators is one key to enriching biodiversity, Advani says.

“The top of the food chain has a significant impact on prey species and the ecosystem.”

But predators are suffering because of humans that are feeling the impacts of climate change, Advani says. Long droughts have forced many Kenyan pastoralists to enter protected parks and compete with wildlife for water and grazing land, resulting in lion deaths as retaliation for killing livestock. In the Himalayas, as the Earth warms, snow leopard habitat is being encroached for pastureland. In Zimbabwe, farmers have turned to chopping down trees for wood as an alternative economic opportunity. “Everybody is stressed and competing for resources,” Advani says. “It is a very severe result of climate change.”

Advani and researchers are working in tandem with local societies in 30 countries across Africa, Central America and Asia to fund novel projects under the Wildlife Adaptation Innovation Fund. For instance, they are piloting a rainwater harvesting project to help farmers get through the dry seasons and are constructing concrete and mudbrick nests to help albatross breed better in Tasmania. These special projects are based on available levels of donations that are sometimes crowd-sourced.

Raising funds for innovative projects, as well as increasing awareness of what’s happening, is an important grassroots strategy, says Elan Strait, WWF director of U.S. climate campaigns. It can be as simple as sharing updates, tagging social media influencers and instigating a rallying cry. WWF has its own program called Panda Ambassadors in which conservation activists of all ages can get tips and tools to promote specific projects they feel most passionate about.

“I love to see what young people are doing, because if we collectively use our

voice to amplify the facts about climate change, we can work to find solutions,” Strait says. “And we need facts to get out there because, at least in the U.S., some people think climate change is still a controversy and are afraid to talk about it, but we should have that conversation with friends and family so we can find solutions.”

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Getting involved in grassroots-level strategies is empowering not only for kids, but for adults that need their resiliency and inspiration, says Janet Stringer, manager of donor relations at Polar Bears International, in Bozeman, Montana. “In my work, I hear from so many people who are feeling deep despair about the climate crisis. I draw hope from the children who write to us, sharing stories and pictures about their dreams for a future that includes polar bears,” says Stringer. “I think we owe it to the next generation to work as hard as we can to come together and make the necessary changes to ensure that polar bears—and all wildlife—are not a species we learn about in the pages of a book, but a wild species that we can see with our own eyes, reminding us of how special our planet is and why it deserves our respect.”

One of her favorite examples comes from students at the Daina-Isard school, in Olesa de Montserrat, Spain, and their climate-driven projects with teacher Connie Darilek, who asked the Aquarium of Barcelona to help them grow plankton, an organism threatened by warming seas.

“They gave us plankton and jellyfish, and it was really amazing for the students to learn the [Arctic] food chain and how serious it would be losing the polar bear on top,” Darilek says. Students recently published the book Nanuc, a story about a polar bear that they also illustrated, now in its second printing.

Josie Martin, 13, of Solana Beach, California, has raised $8,700 for conservation of rhinos, elephants, pango-

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ith the help of her mother, Jill, Josie Martin dedicated her 9th birthday to the conservation of rhinos with a fundraiser. This marks the fifth time Josie has chosen to actively support an animal she loves to paint for her birthday month. She raises money for the animal and creates awareness about climate change and the resulting possibility of their extinctions. Donors received signed and numbered copies of watercolor paintings in her Extinction Is Forever series.

The young artist’s fundraisers provide well-researched information on animals and the issues they face.

With an upbeat message and a photo of her joyful smile, Josie requests that donors provide their email address so that she and her mom can keep them updated. She works to improve her skills as an artist and sets a modestly higher goal for the number of donors and amount of funds to raise each year. She believes her events are a small thing that she can do for a big world and wants to help ensure that animals do not go extinct in her lifetime.

View the artist’s latest fundraiser at Donate.GorillaFund.org/Fundraiser/ 2458766.

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It’s important that everyone feel they can contribute because everything does make a difference, and no action is too small.

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supporting several campaigns for climate change with grassroots strategies, including Climate Neutral Now, ACT Now and Good Life Goals (UN.org).

Moms Clean Air Force – Parents protecting children from climate-driven pollution, offering strategies to get kids involved (MomsCleanAirForce.org).

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the global effort to dramatize environmental concerns that occurred on March 28 when lights were turned off for an hour around the world (EarthHour.org).

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Polar Bears International – Get involved and inspired through creative projects for polar bears (PolarBearsInternational.org).

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lins, gorillas and polar bears by giving watercolor paintings to those that donate to charities through her PayPal Giving page at Chuffed.org/project/peacelove-hope-for-rhinos. “Each year, I think I’m getting a little bit better at creating art which sends a strong message,” she says. “The message I try to express is that some of our best-known wild animals might in my lifetime no longer be on the planet. I think the difference I make through art is that I am helping to raise awareness for important animal conservation work.”

Every Action Counts

There’s no one solution to climate change, says Catherine Macdonald, TNC director of natural climate solutions for North America. “We really have to try, all of us. It’s important that everyone feel they can contribute, because everything does make a difference, and no action is too small.”

For those that are not art-inclined, one of the best things people can do is to plant trees, Macdonald says, whether it’s replanting forests or increasing their numbers in urban areas. According to a 2018 study by TNC published in Science Advances, nature-driven land management could sequester 21 percent of America’s annual greenhouse gas pollution—the equivalent of emissions from all cars and trucks on the

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roads today. Planting trees emerged in the study as the most significant among 21 strategies to mitigate global warming. One good way to get started is join the TNC Plant a Billion Trees program, Macdonald says; details are at Tinyurl. com/TNCPlantABillionTrees.

“Climate change is definitely a growing concern that we are facing, and as more people understand there is a problem and what the solutions are, the more influence we can have on the big decision-makers, whether that’s government or corporations that make our products,” she says. “And being aware informs voters to advance climate action.”

While Josie, Ember, Azalea and the students at Daina-Isard aren’t old enough to vote, their message is strong. “I’m worried about the impact climate change will have on our future,” Josie says. “I think people should protest peacefully for the things they believe in and that more people should exercise their right to vote for leaders who care about the youth in our world and the generations to come. I also think people should try to spend a little bit of their time taking action for what they want to see changed in our world.”

Julie Marshall is a Colorado-based writer and author of Making Burros Fly: Cleveland Amory, Animal Rescue Pioneer. Connect with her at FlyingBurros@gmail.com.

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ontinuing to shed light on the environmental challenges facing Earth, even in the face of the complications presented by COVID-19, EarthX 2020, in partnership with the National Geographic Society, is moving forward with its conferences by virtual means. The 50th Earth Day Celebration will be livestreamed on April 22, and most EarthX 2020 conferences will be presented

virtually from April 23 through 27. Some will continue into May.

“It’s been our long-term goal to make the EarthX events more global and put more content online. Thankfully, because we were already moving in this direction, we have been able to pivot from a physical platform to a digital platform and livestream the events, which means they will be available to people across the world,” says Karen Fleig, EarthX director of marketing & communications.

It’s truly a silver lining for the cancellation of the physical expo. Last year, the event drew more than 175,000 attendees and 2,000 environmental leaders. This year, there will be an abundance of online content available. “We now have the opportunity to include people from across the globe in our mission to connect, collaborate and celebrate through our virtual programming,” says Tony Keane, EarthX CEO.

Trammell S. Crow, founder of EarthX, is hoping the virtual program-

by Julie Peterson ming will expand collaboration and increase the base of followers. This is likely because many people are home and online. “My primary environmental aspiration during this temporary change in our lifestyles would be that everyone, especially those living in

help the planet through what’s called “Fifty for 50,” because there are 10 actions to take in five categories: Climate, Earth, Energy, Cities and Water. “Everyone can be a hero for the planet,” says Fleig.

There is also an online curriculum for K-12, both Texas-based and national, which was intended primarily for teachers, but is Trammell S. Crow available to download right now for people that have kids out of school and are looking for educational resources. more prosperous nations, In the last 10 years, takes this opportunity to EarthX has done a great consume less and learn how deal of work to bring a less materialistic lifestyle together opposing sides to can continue, even after find agreement on environthe world recovers from the mental issues. “Polarization COVID-19 setback,” says is profitable in politics and Crow, who has long wanted media, but the costs to all of the nonprofit to have a us are reaching catastrophic Tony Keane wider impact in addition heights,” Crow recently said to events that continue well to business, environmental, beyond Earth Day. political and philanthropic

EarthX League is leaders. “When a people a new program that was believe they are this bitterly planned to continue yeardivided, our freedom is at round and was going to be risk, our democracy is at announced at the event in risk and because we fail to April. The program is ready take effective action, our to go, allowing people to survival is at risk.” engage throughout the year,

By encouraging colteaching people what they laboration of people, small can do at home, making and large organizations, simple changes that will businesses and groups that Karen Fleig have a big impact. Particiare promoting environpants pledge to do a variety of actions to mental efforts to stop and reverse climate April 2020

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APRIL – EarthX Earth Day Week Wednesday, April 22 | Virtual Programming • EarthxLaw • 50th Earth Day Celebration 5-7pm • Tia Nelson – daughter of Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day • National Geographic Explorers • EarthxYouth • Environmental Leaders - Hope for the Future

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Sunday, April 26 | Virtual Conferences & Programming • EarthX K-12 Eco Art. Completion, Judging and Awards for the Student’s Art Competition (Results posted online) • EarthxEnergy | Renewables • March for Science Youth Summit

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Rhodes trained with Gore, enabling exact tipping point. I don’t see a healthy future herself to give up-to-date, truthful and for my kids,” she says. One month after her drascience-based slide presentations. Her talks matic decision, the Citizens Climate Lobby hired vary in subject and audience, from composther to become its southeast regional coordinator. ing instructions for a group of pre-K kids to “We’re going to create and elect new decisionin-depth climate science for business profesmakers instead of trying to change those leaders sionals. “Activism is a way of letting people that are not representing us.” know what’s happening. It’s so important to get In 2019, Hernandez attended COP 25 in that awareness, to give people hope and then Spain and saw Thunberg up close speaking to Activism is a way of to show them how they can make a difference,” thousands of cheering activists. “Greta is an letting people know she explains. inspiration, but it’s not on her shoulders to what’s happening.

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he environmental movement has seen many victories since the first Earth Day in 1970, from creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and passage of the Clean Water Act to today’s gains in renewable energy and awareness to reduce plastic bags, straws and packaging. But still, the climate crisis continues. Massive protests, activism and youth movements are meeting the challenge head-on. Meet some of the dedicated individuals combating climate change at the grassroots level in Dallas: Aaryaman Singhal is a co-founder of the Dallas chapter of Sunrise Movement (SunriseDallas. org). The organization was founded nationally after the 2016 election by a group of college students that realized they needed to take aggressive, direct action to meet the urgency of the climate crisis.

The Dallas hub officially launched in December 2019.

“The Sunrise Movement’s goal is to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process through a Green New Deal,” explains Singhal.

“Knowing that we have a lot of income inequality and racial injustice, and the corrupting influence of fossil fuel interests in our politics, we need to elect leaders who will stand up for the health and wellbeing of all people while solving the climate crisis.”

Locally, the group has recruited members to engage the city council in regard to the Dallas Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan. “It wasn’t in line with the Paris Agreement, and we, along with a coalition of others,

are calling for them to meet those goals.

We were at city hall in mid-February and spoke directly to the city council and asked them to make the city plan stronger than it was,” he says.

Singhal encourages people to take action by following Sunrise Movement Dallas on Facebook and Instagram, where they can find online petitions, information about the climate crisis, and opportunities to take action. “There are some really important similarities between climate change and the current coronavirus pandemic, in that it’s really important that we listen to experts and scientists about what will happen and how it’s going to affect everyone,” he emphasizes

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Environmental activist and digital marketer Jessica House has always had a passion for sustainability. With the birth of her first child nine months ago, this passion turned into a need to act. She began by connecting with local environmental groups around Dallas and learned they had been trying to pass a sustainability resolution with the Dallas school board. She volunteered her digital marketing expertise and created TurnDISDGreen.com, an initiative to create sustainable schools in Dallas. The website has information about the sustainability resolution passed on February 27, which will establish an Environmental and Climate Action Committee for DISD.

“Through that committee, we will work with the various departments within Dallas ISD—transportation, energy and waste management—and seek to make those areas more sustainable. Our goal is

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to have experts from different fields come to review current practices and establish goals to reach within the next decade,” she says.

Online visitors can sign up for a newsletter to stay informed on progress and goals and submit ideas. “We’re looking for ideas or solutions,” she says. “It’s not just us creating a plan and telling people what to do; it needs to be a resolution from the community.”

House worked with 350 Dallas, Sierra Club’s Dallas hub, and Sunrise Dallas to craft the resolution. The crux of the resolution declares a climate crisis and emphasizes why schools need to have an active role in mitigating it. The activists worked with students from Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center, who had been coincidentally organizing climate strikes at their school.

 Chris and Dick Guldi have been involved with conservation efforts since the 1990s and have dedicated many volunteer hours to climate issues and serve on the Conservation Committee of Dallas Sierra Club, a local group in the Lone Star Chapter of Sierra Club.

“Currently, we are concentrating on local issues within Dallas County. We pay attention to what our members are paying attention to. So, if we have volunteers in Dallas Sierra Club that want to focus on schools, then we look at how we can support that and publicize that,” Chris Guldi says. Their volunteers have succeeded in getting the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) Board of Trustees to adopt a list of climate change-related

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actions to implement in the DISD.

Both are quick to credit the many other environmental organizations and volunteers with which they work, including the leadership of Rita Beving and Molly Rooke, mentors who have been with Dallas Sierra Club since the 1980s.

“Working with other organizations is critical,” Dick Guldi emphasizes. “We partner with Texas Campaign for the Environment, Public Citizen, Dallas and Downwinders at Risk, among others. We formed allies with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, United Methodist Church, the Texas Poor People’s Campaign and other community organizations in Joppa and Highland Hills. Everybody needs to work with the neighborhoods that are most affected. We don’t dictate solutions, but ask for what needs are and what help we might bring to a situation.”

The Sierra Club also fosters bus tours that take stakeholders to see sites of environmental devastation throughout Dallas. “It’s eye-opening to see the consequences of decisions made 100 years ago,” Chris relates. The Guldis have also bridged community groups to halt proposed fracking leases near a public water supply, and they’ve traveled to Oklahoma City to testify about the environmental impacts of fracking.

While social media is pivotal in networking with environmental groups and taking action, this sustainability power couple emphasizes that the most important way to take action is to vote for environmentally responsible candidates.

MAKING LUCK

An Intentional Path to Good Fortune

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y its very definition, luck is random, capricious and based on chance rather than our own actions. Yet there is reason to believe that might not be the whole story—that living a charmed life and being lucky both in love and a chosen field is within our control. Recent research in the field of positive psychology and the experiences of consistently lucky people show that we can, and in fact already do make our own luck.

Although there will always be an element of chance to luck—both good and bad—we have more influence over the events in our lives than we realize. This means a great deal of our luck can be changed, and quickly, with a little conscious attention.

The first step is changing our ideas about how luck works. Stanford University professor and luck expert Tina Seelig, Ph.D., explains that the key is “understanding that luck is rarely a lightning strike— isolated and dramatic—but a wind that blows constantly… You need to build a sail made up of certain tiny behaviors to catch the winds of luck.” Here are a few ideas and ways for us to get started in raising our sails and harnessing the winds of luck.

Believe it’s possible and commit to being lucky. This is called mindset.

It may seem simplistic, but studies clearly show that people that believe they are lucky are more open to and aware of the opportunities that come their way and act upon them, which leads to a larger number of positive outcomes.

Become aware of our own negative conditioning about luck. Most of

us have decided on an unconscious level how lucky we deserve to be. To turn our luck around often requires “lifting curses”; rooting out those limiting beliefs we’ve acquired along the way that become selffulfilling prophecies.

Take bold action consistently.

Think of action as a cosmic lottery ticket. The more actions we take, the more chances we have to win. To turbocharge this step, we must get out of our comfort zone; meet new people, change our daily routine and do things that stretch us. Fortune favors the bold.

Learn to listen to inner mental, emotional and physical promptings.

Being true to our deepest values, priorities and intuitions, and staying centered in our bodies while we move through space, are the keys to being in the right place at the right time, a common definition of luck.

When we focus on the elements of luck that are within our control, chance becomes less important. Begin today and watch good fortune blossom.

Carol Kline is a New York Times bestselling author and the co-author of Happy for No Reason, Love for No Reason, five books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and the upcoming Conscious Luck: Eight Secrets to Intentionally Change Your Fortune, with Gay Hendricks.

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A Home That Heals Creating a Nurturing Space

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ome, whether a humble studio apartment or a dream house, is a critical facet of well-being, a spiritual headquarters from which good health springs. Everyone in the family, including two- and four-legged children, can benefit from an environment that feels like a sacred space. Creating nourishing corners, along with more open areas that feed the senses and a system of functional ease, can be a deep and rewarding act of self-care.

“Our home is by far one of the most significant investments we’ll ever make.

Our spaces are not meant to be stagnant, but to evolve through each stage of our lives,” says feng shui expert Bridget Saraka, of Saskatoon, Canada.

Ali English, owner of Eldrum Interiors, in Lincolnshire, England, concurs, “We all need a safe holt to return to, that space where we can be utterly ourselves, utterly at peace.”

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Investing in harmony does not require a high price tag. “It’s important to have a mental vision of what this means, and for me, there are three major components: peace, order and beauty,” says Texas-based designer Rachel Anne Ridge, who blogs at 30

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Like water and wind, harmony within the home should also flow. “Listening to the energies in your home and taking the time to move furniture around until you have a placement that makes your head feel calm is really important,” says English.

Feng shui—the ancient Chinese system of creating harmony in personal and professional spaces—prioritizes color psychology.

“More times than I can count, I’ve had clients report loss of motivation after painting their homes taupe. They’ve also reported weight gain and digestive disorders,” says Saraka. “It’s best to use colors that reflect light, especially for homes in locations where winter is long and days are short.”

Disruptive clutter is another key player in eliciting discontent, especially for children that are sensitive to environmental stimulus.

“A space that is cluttered can cause emotional distress, resulting in less-than-desirable behaviors,” says Saraka. “Something as simple as the lines of the furniture can feel sharp, creating anxiety. It all matters.”

Cultivating Comfort

Soul-inspiring visuals, satisfying textures and natural, delightful scents are all desirable domestic companions. A small, ambient lamp

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in a bathroom or a spring-colored sheer in a window can invite the benediction of light.

“Step outside the room and then come back in as a guest,” suggests Ridge. “What do you notice with your newcomer’s eyes?

What does the room feel like? What smells are you aware of? Do you need to move a cat litter box to another area of the house?

Would an area rug soften the hard sounds of foot traffic? Pause on each of your senses and make notes.”

Bringing the Outdoors In

Incorporating organic elements can boost the vitality of any living space. “House plants are a wonderful way to bring the green world into our homes. Go for organic ones if possible, and if you’re worried you may forget to water them, consider plants like scented leaf pelargoniums; for example, Royal Oak. They thrive on neglect and can also provide some wonderful room fragrances,” says English.

She also suggests including natural or quality faux branches and blooms in the home as ways of decorating—berries to provide splashes of rich orange, pine cones dabbed with metallic paint, or even long stems of ivy leaves twisted into garlands.

Having live plants in the home also benefits physical health. “Adding a few real plants to a space can help reduce environmental toxins found in paints and manmade products, as well as electromagnetic frequencies—by-products of electronics.”

Ridge concurs, “Cacti can be a charming alternative for those of us who don’t have a green thumb, but still want to enjoy a living plant indoors.”

In the end, a place of sanctuary comes from a place of love. English sums it up best: “If you pour that sense of love into your home, you will, over time, find that mirrored back at you, and you’ll feel it whenever you go through your front door.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Tips from our experts Feng shui tips from Bridget Saraka:

Start with the floor. Simply pick up and straighten the items there—shoes, books, papers, coats and that stack of items earmarked for donating that you set in the corner weeks ago. A clear walk space gives you immediate energy and a sense of order.

Use a timer. Setting it for five minutes (or giving yourself just enough time to let a teabag steep in a cup) is perfect motivation to unload a dishwasher, clear the junk mail from the counter or wipe down a sink.

Reduce indoor noise pollution.

Installing felt bumpers on cabinet doors and drawers is a tiny activity that yields big results. Cover the feet of kitchen chairs with pads and use fabric placemats

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Create daily rituals with small, manageable goals that’ll help sustain balance and harmony.

Give everyone in the household daily, weekly and monthly chores to help maintain a clean, healthy, safe, beautiful and calm home.

Make sure that each space has optimum lighting, that all light bulbs work and window treatments are opened daily to fill each room with natural light.

Position the beds in the home to have a view of the door entering the room. This is called the “command position”, which instills a sense of control over the immediate environment.

Practical suggestions from Rachel Anne Ridge:

50th EARTH DAY TAKES ON CLIMATE CHANGE Golden Anniversary Marks Call to Action

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n April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans—10 percent of the nation—took to the streets and campuses to protest environmental degradation so severe that rivers were literally

catching on fire. That groundswell was followed by the passage of landmark environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and the creation of the U.S.

on tables. Throw rugs can also soften sounds. Upgrading speakers for TVs and devices can improve sound quality and facilitate lower volumes.

Inspiration from Ali English:

One of my most favorite guidelines is William Morris’ adage, “Keep nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”

Never feel that you are “stuck” with where you’ve placed furniture and items. I move things around my home on a regular basis, only really settling when furniture has found the place where it merges most perfectly with the overall energy of a room.

Begin by creating a “mood board” where you collect ideas that inspire you.

Environmental Protection Agency, laws soon adopted by many other countries.

Half a century later, as temperatures approach 70 degrees in Antarctica, catastrophic wildfires race through Australia and species die off around the world, the planet’s status seems anything but golden.

On this Earth Day, the climate crisis that precipitated these events and trends take center stage: The goal is to mobilize millions, perhaps billions, of Earth’s human inhabitants to rise up in its defense. “The urgency has never been greater and the stakes have never been higher,” say the organizers of the Earth Day Network. “We are now in an environmental emergency and a climate breakdown. The world needs you—and your actions—for Earth Day 2020.”

To learn about personal actions, including step-by-step instructions on how to organize an event, consult EarthDay.org.

Because of coronavirus precautions, many Earth Day events will now take place virtually and others will be rescheduled to the fall. However, there is still much we all can do, in our everyday comings and goings to honor our planet. Will you do your part?

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Cedar Valley College Takes Sustainability Beyond the Campus

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munity by reaching out to aria V. Boccalanstakeholders in southern dro, Ph.D., direcDallas and northern Ellis tor of sustainabilicounties through the anty and programs of the Office nual Sustainable Economof Advancement at Cedar ic Development RoundValley College (CVC), one tables (SEDR) discussion. of seven schools in the Dallas “There’s a whole County Community Colamount of land that needs lege District (DCCCD),has to be developed, so we’ve a background in urban and been convening our stakeregional planning. At CVC, holders in Duncanville, she is in charge of leading Lancaster, Cedar Hill, and coordinating sustainRed Oak, Hutchins and ability initiatives on campus Maria V. Boccalandro, Ph.D. other cities,” she explains. and beyond.

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On campus, many them and envisioning what the developsustainability initiatives have been implement has to look like, so we don’t lose the mented, making them the winners of two culture, natural landscapes and attributes important national sustainability awards. we have, while at same time improving They have a unique student Green Cord quality of life for the region.” graduating option, where students com With many good jobs located as far plete three green courses, making them as Irving and Plano, residents in the CVC more competitive in the job market. area frequently have to commute north.

Because CVC is the DCCCD school Through the annual roundtables discusfarthest south of the Dallas Metroplex sion, stakeholders look at how to create area and located in a logistics hub that’s better paying jobs in the area so people prime for development, Boccalandro has taken sustainability initiatives to the com- can work closer to home. Topics dis-

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cussed include social equity, clean energy and environmental responsible development that enhances the quality of life for all the region’s citizens.

CVC has strong alliances with the Best Southwest Partnership, dedicated to promoting the advantages and benefits of living in and investing in Southern Dallas County and Northern Ellis County.

In addition, the roundtables discussion bring in city planners, economic development directors, students and faculty. As members of the community, they share their vision for how to improve transportation, food security and have more resilient cities. Boccalandro brings in leaders and experts from other cities to discuss their success in sustainable economic development and climate action plans.

“Cedar Valley College is the convener of neighbors, government institutions and nonprofits in think-tank sessions to discover where we are and where we should be going,” she says. “We look at examples of what other cities are doing well and come up with proposals and ideas that are adequate for our region.”

The SEDR draws participants from important institutions such as North Texas Council of Governments, the Greater Dallas Planning Council and EarthX. “It’s a positive, multidisciplinary approach, creating a safe space so everyone can contribute and feel like part of the future we are creating.”

Boccalandro is part of the National Council for Science and the Environment. Through their annual NCSE conference, she met Dr. Paul Lussier, professor and director of the Yale Science Communications with Impact Network.

Boccalandro was moved by his talk on building bridges between scientists and policy makers, and the importance of creating a narrative about climate science and sustainability that would reflect the values of those that live in a particular place.

Boccalandro and Lussier teamed up to create a partnership between students of the CVC Green Club, Phi Theta Kappa and Lussier’s bachelor and graduate students from Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. “His graduate

Providing Healthy, Green Alternatives For Our Patients General General and undergrad students came to Dallas and did a stakeholder analysis.

The initiative included a Yale student’s proposal which outlined a design for an off-grid building for students to live and learn about smart buildings, that also has the capacity to plant food on the rooftop. Three CVC students also went to New Haven, Connecticut, to join Lussier’s class.

Due to the recent COVID-19 crisis, the Sustainable Economic Development Roundtables Discussion originally scheduled for Apr. 17 has been postponed until further notice. Please check CedarValley College.edu, for updates.

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than heat or boiling flowers to retain their flavors and aromas. She also recommends picking flowers early in the morning or late afternoon, when their scent peaks.

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lowers and other budding botanical elements this spring aren’t just eye candy to dress the table; they can bless an everyday beverage with intoxicating new scents, flavors and colors. “It’s such a joy to see a beautiful flower or plant, smell it and then add it to a delightful beverage or meal. Plants have so much medicine to share, and it’s fun to play with that,” says Myra Sinnott, an aromatherapist and owner of Essential Botany, in Washington, D.C.

Many beverage favorites can be given a floral twist with little effort, says Cassie Winslow, author of Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients and founder of the blog DecoTartelette.com, in Santa Cruz, California. Winslow’s go-to drinks include lavender-infused lemonade and rose petal almond milk, which can be served hot or cold. “I also love an iced lavender café au lait. If I’m feeling extra fancy, I’ll use fresh flower ice cubes, too.” Dried hibiscus is another favorite of Winslow’s, as even a few petals of the concentrated dark magenta flower will brighten and beautify any beverage—even a yogurt-based drink.

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substitute. Other drinks are naturally sweet, like jasmine tea steeped in apple cider.

Sinnott likes to fuse the power of flowers with other botanical elements such as rose petals in a light raspberry drink.

“I also use rosewater in a warm elixir with a base of reishi mushroom tea, goji berries, turmeric, cinnamon and ginger, cacao, pearl powder and honey. Rose is a heart-opener and vitalizes the body with the immune-boosting reishi and the other tonifying ingredients,” says Sinnott.

Winslow stresses the importance of buying organic ingredients, as many flowers are sprayed with toxic pesticides—or better yet, home-grown. She suggests the tea aisle of natural food stores is a good place for procuring organic floral ingredients such as chamomile and jasmine, which often come unblended in whole form.

Dried flowers are easier to source and are often more potent than fresh, she says.

“Fresh is pretty, but can be more subtle in flavor.” Her rose salt recipe, which can be used to rim drinks or seasonal dishes, calls for dried roses, which have a longer shelf life and won’t clump up like fresh petals.

Marie Viljoen, Brooklyn-based author of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine, suggests using cold infusions rather

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While botanical ingredients can be obtained commercially, it can be more fun—and frugal—to forage for them, suggests Viljoen, founder of the blog 66SquareFeet.blogspot. com. “It’s a lot of fun to go out to collect ingredients you cannot find in the store. You can experience unique textures, flavors and perfumes, and play with wild ingredients that have been all but forgotten,” she says.

Some of Viljoen’s seasonal foraged favorites include the fragrant elderflower, honeysuckle and common milkweed flower. “I like to capture milkweed’s fragrance and deep pink color in a wild soda or a sweet cordial.”

For newbie foragers, drink ingredients can be sourced as easily as herbs from a window box, like the antiviral thyme, which makes for a delicious wild soda made from a handful of herbs, sweetener and water left on the countertop a few days to lightly ferment and fizz. Another spring favorite, tender young spruce tips, has a sour flavor that ferments well with strawberries and rhubarb, says Viljoen.

The same recipe can also be used to make vinegar, a longer process resulting in a more enduring product with great botanical properties. “You can create a sipping vinegar, which is good to mix with seltzer or slow-cook with,” says Viljoen.

Whether botanical ingredients are foraged, bought or brought in from the backyard garden to be put in a hot tea, a cocktail or a cold brew, the magic is in the making. “Flowers are endless fun to experiment with, especially when added to everyday drinks and dishes. It brings life to the kitchen,” says Winslow.

April Thompson, a freelance writer in Washington, D.C., can be reached at AprilWrites.com.

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Flowers are endless fun to experiment with, especially when added to everyday drinks and dishes. It brings life to the kitchen. ~Cassie Winslow

Cleanse the crystals, by first rinsing and gently scrubbing them under running water, then place in the sun for a few hours and whisper some love poetry to them.

Unconditional Love Here’s an Indian-inspired herbal infusion featuring classic Ayurvedic herbs that help spread unconditional love that is so needed in the world right now. It’s recommended that you serve the infusion on heated rose quartz crystals; this will continue to emanate the love. This recipe is best made in larger quantities and stored for use throughout the year or whenever you need to spread or share more love with friends and family.

Yields: 3½ oz beverage .7 oz cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) ½ oz ginger root (Zingiber officinalis), dried .2 oz ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera), dried .2 oz rhatavari root (Asparagus racemosus), dried ½ oz rose petals (Rosa spp), dried .4 oz rose hips (Rosa canina), dried 1 oz tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), dried For the warm rose quartz: 3-4 Rough pieces of rose quartz crystal Mix all the herbs together in a large bowl, then decant into a sealable pouch or jar, being sure to store away from direct sunlight.

Place the crystals in the oven on a low heat (158 to 170° F) for 15 minutes, or until hot.

Place the crystals in the teacups.

For a pot for 3 to 4 people, take 6 heaping teaspoons of the blend, pour over freshly boiled water, infuse with the lid on for 5 to 6 minutes, then fine strain and serve in cups over the warm pieces of rose quartz crystal.

Recipe courtesy of Michael Isted, the Herball.

Dandelion Honey Bowl of Soul “I love to make a bowl of soul when I need to unwind, as this beverage is quite soothing,” says Cassie Winslow. “Dandelions have a subtle spice that pairs so nicely with other warming spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Steeped in your favorite nutty milk, this’ll be your new go-to goodie when you want to sit with your thoughts, gaze out the window and sip on something warm.”

In a small saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.

Whisk the milk, then slowly add the honey or agave sweetener and whisk together.

Pour the milk mixture into a large mug.

Add the tea bag and allow to steep for five minutes.

Discard the tea bag. Sprinkle the nutmeg on top.

Recipe courtesy of Cassie Winslow, Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients.

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Yields: one beverage 1 cup, unsweetened, almond milk or hazelnut milk 1 Tbsp honey (or agave sweetener) 1 dandelion tea bag Freshly ground nutmeg for garnish

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hen our body keeps hurting, especially if it’s been that way for a long time, it’s natural to want to snuggle into pillows with a good movie and move as little as possible. And for many years, that’s the kind of rest that doctors recommended for the 20 percent of American adults suffering from chronic pain.

But with a plethora of studies showing that exercise can reduce pain severity, enable better physical functioning and boost morale with virtually no adverse side effects, that advice is fast changing. “Exercise helps to release endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkiller chemicals,” explains Rumki Banerjee, M.D., medical director of Apex MD, in Glen Allen, Virginia.

For those suffering from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and low back pain, the thought of moving may be uncomfortable, and even the sight of stairs may trigger pain signals. But walking up just one step can give the brain new information. “If it’s possible to do a movement one time without pain, the brain starts to change, the door to movement reopens and we begin to end the chronic pain cycle,” says Annie Forest, a fitness trainer who specializes in the neurology of pain at Forest

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Coaching Studios, in Madison, Wisconsin.

A good first step is to consult an expert. “If your doctor approves, take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of a movement expert. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, Pilates trainers and yoga teachers are trained to help others move safely and more effectively,” says Peter Abaci, M.D., medical director of the Bay Area Pain and Wellness Center, in Los Gatos, California, and author of Conquer Your Chronic Pain: A Life-Changing Drug-Free Approach for Relief, Recovery, and Restoration.

The muscle pain that occurs in everyone starting a new exercise regime— known as delayed onset muscle soreness— typically lasts only a day or two, and is a sign the body is slowly gathering strength, say physical therapists.

It’s best—and probably the only thing possible for those in chronic pain—to start slow. “Walking is one exercise that gets your body moving, blood and fluids circulating, and if done outdoors, can take you out into nature to offset the amount of time spent indoors,” says physical therapist Karena Wu, owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy, in New York City and Mumbai.

Slow stretching, especially if it involves holding positions up to one minute, and gentle versions of yoga, including chair yoga, have also proven helpful. A study of 228 people with chronic back pain published in the Internal Archives of Medicine found that both approaches reduced symptoms within 12 weeks and lowered the use of pain medications, and that results lasted at least six months.

Tai chi, an ancient Chinese practice that involves breath control combined with slow, fluid movements, has been shown to benefit people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and tension headaches, among other chronic conditions. In a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, people with fibromyalgia taking tai chi classes twice a week for 12 weeks reported less pain and depression and better sleep than another group taking wellness classes and stretching sessions. Chi kung (qigong), another slow-moving, mind-body exercise, supplies similar benefits, concluded a February study published in the journal Holistic Nursing Practice.

Compared to aerobics, especially for older people with lower back pain, “Pilates may be more effective for pain and disability because exercises are more targeted to the muscles of the pelvis and trunk,” concludes a recent Brazilian study.

Aqua therapy, also known as water aerobics, reduces pressure on aching joints while still providing enough gentle resistance to build strength, plus a heated pool

can relax the whole body. Swimming was shown in a 2013 study in Clinical Rehabilitation to ease the lingering pain of cancer survivors better than land exercises; studies of arthritis and fibromyalgia patients showed similar results.

It’s also key to have goals—even as simple as cooking a meal without pain. “I ask people to envision a pain-free life and

imagine what that would look like, what they would do if they didn’t hurt,” says Forest. “If you say, ‘I’m a softball player and a mom who picks up her kids,’ then your brain wants to head in that direction. Having a target is really important.”

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin.

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eedles make most pet parents cringe, but those used for acupuncture don’t hurt animals, they help. They are what traditional Chinese veterinary medicine has used for thousands of years to enhance blood circulation, balance the nervous system and promote release of pain-relieving hormones in animals ranging from rabbits to horses.

“It’s a holistic approach that pinpoints the issues, unlike medicines that must go through the entire body,” says C.J. Schnier, coach for the University of Wisconsin women’s polo team. The five thoroughbreds and a quarter horse on her Verona, Wisconsin, farm have a standing appointment every three weeks with a veterinarian that performs acupuncture for their injuries, arthritis, colic and immune systems.

Since the founding of the Boulder, Colorado-based International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 1974, the number of certified animal acupuncturists has grown from 80 to about 1,800, making the specialty more accessible worldwide.

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Treating the Ark

Beyond the usual four-legged friends, acupuncture helps animals such as reptiles, rabbits and livestock as a complement to Western medicine or other body work to alleviate pain and speed recovery. “All animals can have acupuncture,” says veterinarian Carol Jean Tillman, of the Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital, in Las Vegas. She uses acupuncture for dogs and cats with musculoskeletal conditions such as lameness due to injuries, arthritis and paralysis, and also finds it helpful for allergies, immune system problems and digestive issues.

A 2016 review of veterinary acupuncture clinical trials published in the American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine concluded that it was safe and effective in treating a wide range of medical conditions like canine hip dysplasia, pain from osteoarthritis and surgery, intervertebral disc disease, seizure disorders, vomiting, inflammatory bowel disease, cardiac and respiratory problems, and depression and anxiety.

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Dry needle acupuncture is what most people recognize—the use of thin, solid, metallic needles inserted into specific meridian acupoints on a body. There is also aquapuncture, that involves injection of a liquid, such as diluted vitamin B12, into an acupoint to relieve muscle pain and discomfort. Moxibustion is a technique used for joint stiffness or allergies in which a heated Chinese herbal compound is applied to or held over acupoints. Electrostimulation, sending an electrical current through pairs of inserted needles, takes less time and creates longer-lasting effects.

“Electrostimulation is very effective for treating neurological conditions such as radial nerve paralysis, facial nerve paralysis, disc disease and any condition that requires strong stimulation,” says veterinarian Bernadette Aleksey, at the Adorable Pets Veterinary Center, in Haddam, Connecticut. She regularly treats dogs, cats and horses for arthritis, neck and back pain, as well as neurological and gastrointestinal problems.

Results similar to acupuncture can be obtained without using needles. Acupressure using hands, cupping therapy using special cups or cool laser stimulation using low levels of light can stimulate hard-toreach acupoints or work for animals that are too restless for needles. “Depending on the severity of the condition, acupuncture treatment could be recommended daily for several days, then spaced out to every week, then as-needed or once a month,” says Tillman.

Precise placement of tiny needles into an ailing dog or a massive horse seems fraught with risk, but the animals only need to be gently restrained and plied with treats during the first treatment. They generally relax quietly for subsequent treatments.

Even Sienna, Schnier’s typically reactive thoroughbred mare, stands still for acupuncture around a swollen eye. “She knows it’s being done to help her,” Schnier says. And her 17-year-old cat held still for tiny needles placed in the sinus areas that helped it breathe better.

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In a clinical setting, pets may be more apprehensive, but there are workarounds such as lasers or aquapuncture. “We provide a relaxing environment. The lighting is dimmed, we play relaxing music and treats are encouraged,” says Aleksey.

Pet parents can search for a certified veterinary acupuncturist at ivas.org/vets.

Julie Peterson writes about pets, health and environmental issues. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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by Shawn Messonnier

ogs can become infected with a canine coronavirus. It is fairly species-specific and will not infect people, but can infect cats (without causing clinical disease in naturally infected cats.) Most infected dogs do not show symptoms and recover without showing signs of infections; young puppies may exhibit mild diarrhea.

Cats have their own coronavirus that, like dogs, usually causes an asymptomatic infection or mild diarrhea or respiratory infection (especially in kittens.) However, this coronavirus, for unknown reasons, can mutate in the GI tract and transform into the (usually) lethal feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) virus (this occurs in about 10 percent of infected cats.)

Again, this feline coronavirus will not infect dogs or people, and only infects felids.

A curious note is that cats can become infected with the human SARS coronavirus experimentally and naturally, but do not become ill, and the original SARS virus was suspected to have originated from a mongoose. As with the human coronavirus, canine and feline coronaviruses can survive outside of the pet’s body for a period of time, especially in a colder environment, but are easily killed with most detergents or disinfectants.

It is unlikely a pet will become infected and serve as a source of infection for people. Dogs and cats that develop their own coronaviral diseases will not infect people and contribute to the current spread of the human disease. By serving as fomites (objects that can carry an infectious organism), dogs and cats may infect other family members if the currently infected family member gets infected material (saliva, respiratory droplets, etc.) onto the skin or hair of the pet and another uninfected family member contacts the infected material on the pet.

To be safe, it may be wise to keep the family pet away from the infected family member, or at least have the infected family member bathe and/or wipe the pet’s coat with a wet washcloth before the pet is exposed to uninfected family members. Keep in mind that maintaining proper blood levels of vitamin D in people and in pets is important in minimizing infectious diseases.

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HEALTHY HOME, HEALTHY KIDS How to Keep Them Safe

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healthy home for kids looks much like what’s needed for a healthy planet: clean air, clean water and clean food, all of which create a space in which our children can be well and thrive. This means taking active steps to eliminate everyday contaminants that can harm their developing organs and brains. “Children are not miniadults. Their bodies cannot filter out toxins and chemicals as effectively as a full-grown adult body can,” says Kimberly Button, author of The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home: All You Need to Know to Protect You and Your Family from Hidden Dangers. Here are some practical steps to take.

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n Clean “green”. The chemicals in popular disinfectants alter children’s gut microbes and heavy use leads to higher body mass index by age 3, reports Canadian researchers; eco-friendly cleaning agents do not harm kids’ health, they found. A solution of one part white vinegar to three parts water can be used to clean counters, floors and toilets.

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under 6. “When the mycotoxins in mold affect children’s developing nervous systems we may see fatigue, difficulty learning, and attention issues,” says naturopath Jill Crista of Janesville, Wisconsin, author of Break The Mold: 5 Tools to Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health. She recommends mixing in a glass (not plastic) spray bottle essential oils, such as rosemary, holy basil, tea tree or eucalyptus, spraying the mold, and using a disposable cloth to wipe it off. The essential oils “not only kill mold, but neutralize the toxins,” she says. “It won’t fix mold on porous surfaces, which require professional remediation.” n Ban smoking. Children that breathe secondhand smoke are more prone to ear infections, coughs and colds, tooth decay and respiratory problems like asthma and pneumonia, and they miss more days of school, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Even smoke residue that clings to clothes, furniture, bedding and other surfaces can harm a child when this third-hand smoke is inhaled, absorbed or ingested.

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n Get a water test. Because children drink more water per pound than adults, even low levels of contaminants can impact their IQ and behavior. Check with the local health department to see if it offers free test

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n Buy organic when possible. “Swapping to mostly organic foods is a good way to reduce your child’s daily toxic burden and reduce their risk of developing gut issues, autoimmune diseases, and food sensitivities and allergies,” says Caitlin Self, a licensed dietitian and functional nutritionist in Baltimore who blogs at FrugalNutrition.com. Using the list of the Dirty Dozen pesticide-laden produce compiled by the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org/foodnews) as well as its recommended Clean 15 makes shopping organic easier. n Clean produce of pesticides.

Simply rinsing produce under cold water for 30 seconds reduces pesticide residues for nine of 12 pesticides, a study by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station found. Saltwater or vinegar rinses also remove pesticides effectively, and in a recent Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry study, soaking apples in one ounce of baking soda to 100 ounces of water for 15 minutes removed 80 and 96 percent of two pesticides, respectively, even under the skin of the fruit. n Stock up on healthy snacks. Afterschool munchies are not only natural, but healthy. “Kids’ little tummies tend to need more frequent feedings than fully formed adults to ensure they have stable blood sugar,” says Self. Rather than highly processed crackers, pudding and most granola bars, offer combos like grapes with cheese, celery with peanut butter or hummus on whole-wheat bread. “Some parents will need to rely on some more packaged snacks to get through,” says Self, who recommends trail mix, fresh fruit or crispy chickpeas.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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For our part, Natural Awakenings Dallas – Fort Worth magazine will still offer roundups of things to do, just not in the traditional sense. For instance, the following re-print of our piece on our North Texas Urban Nature Assets, offering a respite for those with cabin fever.

We pride ourselves on giving readers ways to spend their free time, and we plan to continue giving you great ideas no matter the circumstance – as well as the latest on Virtual events.

We will also remain on top of any news about reopenings, events which are going virtual/online or events happening later in the year, hoping for a brighter future than the one we face today.

North Texas Urban Nature Assets Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

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ocated on the western border of Plano, Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is a 200acre park featuring vast areas of natural beauty for walking, jogging, hiking, orienteering and other outdoor activity.

Amenities include playground, restrooms, a three-mile paved recreational trail, 2.8mile designated off-road cycling trail, a natural biofilter for cleaning surface runoff, observation tower and pavilion. Trail system maps are available and there is an interpretive trail marker system to help identify features in the park.

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve encompasses three distinct ecoregions. Blackland prairie, which contains large expanses of grasses and wildflowers with few trees is named for its black clay soil. Riparian forest is tangled with forests growing along a creek or river. The word riparian comes from the Latin word for river. The tangle of trees, shrub and vines growing thickly along the creeks at Arbor Hills can create the feeling of a jungle. Upland forest is found at higher elevations in the park at a distance from the creeks. The upland forest at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is unusual because most of the forested areas in our

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Location: 6701 Parker Rd, Plano.

For more information, call 972941-7250.

Bob Jones Nature Center

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ob Jones Nature Preserve consists of 758 acres of Cross Timbers natural habitat and exists to restore and preserve the Eastern Cross Timbers Ecosystem through environmental leadership, education and compatible outdoor activities.

This eco-region is a sanctuary for wildlife and more than 300 species of birds.

Visitors can enjoy the Bluebird Trail or the White-tailed Deer Trail where

paths are mown grass and dogs and horses are not permitted, or the Walnut Grove National Recreation Trail, where both equestrians and hikers can wind through forest and pocket prairies to the waters edge of Lake Grapevine.

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All are welcome at the preserve to watch the birds, hike the stretching trails, and enjoy family outings near the historic red barn and gardens. Children enjoy going outdoors and learning about nature in our Babes in the Woods, Pathfinders Outdoor Preschool, and Home School classes.

The Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve is a City of Southlake park and it includes the Bob Jones Nature Center which provides programming, host classes, summer camp, scouting, birthday parties, workshops for educators and other activities.

Location: 355 E. Bob Jones Rd., Southlake. For more information, call 817-491-6333 or visit bjnc.org.

Cedar Ridge Preserve

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he Cedar Ridge Nature Preserve is a scenic, rich in wildlife, slice of hill country. Formerly the Dallas Nature Center, the preserve spans 600 acres between Mountain Creek Parkway and FM 1382, 20 minutes from downtown Dallas. The natural habitat is jointly owned by the city of Dallas and Dallas County, and features native trees, grasses and wildflowers to display the natural beauty of the area.

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The Cedar Ridge Nature Preserve offers a variety of amenities, including nine miles of walking trails ranging from easy to difficult, providing the perfect experience for any hiker. Birdwatching is a popular activity year-round, and the preserve is home to the rare black-capped vireo, as well as a wide variety of wildlife.

The center also features butterfly gardens and picnic areas.

Visitors can read how eastern red cedars meet ash junipers and Austin chalk meets the Eagle Ford Shale in a Possumhaw Trail interpretive guide, bring binoculars for birding or explore the five-senses garden, featuring a halfmile, handicap-accessible trail, native plants, prairie grass and a toothache tree.

Location: 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy. For more information, call 972-709-7785 or visit Audubon Dallas.org.

Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge

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t 3,621 acres, the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge (FWNC&R) is one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States. It is a living natural history museum and an urban wilderness comprised of forests, prairies, and wetlands representing the historic, native landscape of the North Central Texas region.

Twenty miles of hiking trails and seven miles of paved roads provide easy access to the wide variety of natural wonders to be found on the refuge. The park is also home to a small herd of American bison and a prairie dog town. The FWNC&R offers a variety of education programs and

hikes for individuals, schools and families. The staff also employs land management best practices such as prescribed fire burns and invasive species removal to ensure that this piece of North Central Texas native landscape is conserved. Area school education programs, weekend family-oriented courses and longdistance learning

opportunities are also available.

The FWNC&R is a division of the city of Fort Worth Parks and Com-

munity Services Department. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1980 by the National Park Service.

Location: 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., Fort Worth. For more information, call 817-392-7410 or visit FWNatureCenter.org.

Great Trinity Forest

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he largest urban bottomland hardwood forest in the United States, the Great Trinity Forest consists of 6,000 acres located minutes from downtown Dallas.

Boundaries of the forest extend from the Santa Fe Trestle Trail, near Corinth Street

and Riverfront Boulevard within view of downtown Dallas, to just past IH-20, along an 11-mile stretch of land that follows the Trinity River. Once the river leaves the forest, its continues for another 450 miles down to the Gulf of Mexico.

One-hundredand-twenty acres of the forest is maintained and managed by the Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC) and serves as the flagship location for the National Audubon Society’s mission to conserve and restore ecosystems and habitats for the benefit of humanity and the Earth’s biological diversity.

The forest consists of numerous navigable trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians, wetlands, kayaking tours and well-maintained campsites. Programs are offered throughout the year related to local ecology, habitat study and stewardship.

Built on top of a reclaimed former landfill, the TRAC building is one of Dallas’ most unique destinations for recreation and education where visitors can connect with nature.

Location: 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. For more information, call 214-398-8722 or visit Trinity RiverAudubon.org.

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North Texas Urban Nature Assets Lewisville Learning Center

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ituated beneath the Lewisville Dam, the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) is a 2,000-acre urban wilderness in the midst of a rapidly growing urban expanse. It’s located just where bottomland forests stretch fingers into the tall grass prairie and where the Elm Fork of the Trinity River winds its way out of the sandy uplands of the dry Cross Timbers.

With its diversity of habitat, LLELA is home to a profusion of wildlife. Visitors may find mammals such as bobcats, mink and deer, along with more than 280 species of birds such as wild turkeys and painted buntings. LLELA is dotted with sloughs, wetlands, creeks and dry channels. These fill with rainwater, flooding and groundwater discharge, creating habitat for ducks, wading birds and other waterfowl.

LLELA‘s mission is to preserve and restore native Texas ecosystems and biodiversity, while providing opportunities for environmental education, research and recreation. LLELA is also involved in restoration programs for prairie lands and forest land and reintroduction of native species.

Visitors can enjoy hiking, scheduled night hikes in the spring, camping, fishing, kayaking, birding, paddling, picnicking and more.

Location: Corner of Jones and Kealy St., Lewisville. For more information, call 972-219-3930 or visit llela.org.

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ak Cliff Nature Preserve, part of the nonprofit Texas Land Conservancy, is a 121-acre natural area in the heart of Oak Cliff, with eight miles of trails in six loops. The trail crosses two creeks that run through the property 14 times, including five wet water crossings. The trail consists of a variety of open fields and wooded areas, and in the spring, the fields are filled with wildflowers.

This public land is accessible year-round to

hikers, joggers and mountain bikes. Rambling through heavy woods and different elevations, this trail boasts some of the best mountain biking in north Texas. The Dallas Off Road Bicycling Association maintains the trails and builds new ones, relying on volunteer labor. Anyone interested in helping maintain Oak Cliff Nature Preserve trail may email OakCliff@Dorba.org.

To get there from Interstate 35E, take Illinois west and just past South Hampton make a left on Pierce. To get there from Loop 12, take Illinois east and just past Westmoreland, turn right on Pierce. There are no facilities at the trail.

For more information, call 512301-6363 or visit TexasLand Conservancy.org.

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A Legacy Worth Protecting

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iver Legacy Parks is a 1,300-acre urban oasis on the banks of the Trinity River that follows the curves of the river in North Arlington. The Parks’ ecological diversity of bottomland forest, wetlands and prairie provides abundant habitat for birds, fish, mammals and native plants.

The natural urban hardwood forest includes 400 species of wildlife, 193 species of birds and 28 species of trees.

Amenities include eight miles of paved hike and bike trails winding through thick forest and expansive greenbelts, more than 10 miles of cross-country trail for mountain biking maintained by DORBA, picnic areas, pavilions, river overlooks, restrooms, a playground and a canoe launch.

The River Legacy Living Science Center serves as the gateway to the Parks, nestled in a clearing of existing land contours and oak grove. The 12,000-squarefoot facility houses the River Legacy Foundation’s environmental education programs, including Nature School, and offers a full calendar of public programs and events, gift show, exhibits and parking.

Location: 701 NW Green Oaks Blvd. at Cooper St., Arlington.

For more information, call 817860-6752 or visit RiverLegacy. org. For park or pavilion reservations, call the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department at 817-459-5473.

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pring Creek Forest Preserve comprises 69 acres situated in northern Dallas County near the George Bush Turnpike and North Garland Road. The pristine bottomland forest in the floodplain of Spring Creek is a haven of towering trees and unusual wildflowers on the edge of a dynamic North Garland community.

Early settlers that cut most of the timber around streambeds a century ago left Spring Creek untouched. Many of these trees, relics such as 100-to-300-yearold chinquapin, bur and shumard oaks soared to heights of 100 feet on trunks four feet thick. It features old-growth bottomland forest with a gentle, wide spring water stream that flows over a bed of solid limestone.

The water has cut cliffs from the surrounding Austin chalk. Towering cliffs contain Cretaceous fossils dated at 87 million years old. Scientists found that not only is the forest type unique, but so are the wildflowers. John White, of The Nature Conservatory, believes, “It is very unlikely that any other forest like the one along Spring Creek exists in the nation.” More than 650 species of plants and animals have been observed there.

Location: 1770 Holford Rd., Garland. For more information, call 972-205-2750 or visit SpringCreekForest.org.

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ncircled by the West Meadowbrook neighborhood and I-30 in the heart of Fort Worth, Tandy Hills comprises 160 acres of indigenous prairie remnant.

Noted for its unusually complete collection of prairie flora, Tandy Hills contains more than 500 native plant species.

The show of spring wildflowers is unsurpassed in the Metroplex. The land is a living example of how most of Fort Worth and the Great Plains appeared in predevelopment times. There are areas of the park that are completely cut off from any

view of modern development, showing Fort Worth as it looked when the first settlers rode into town.

Deep woods, open prairie and hilly terrain offer hiking opportunities, nature study and quiet solitude. Stands of native big bluestem grass are even older than the most mature oaks growing along the Trinity River.

The city of Fort Worth purchased the Tandy Hills parkland in 1960 for $138,250 to save it from drilling. It is managed by the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, and the nonprofit Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area raises funds and volunteers to help protect this rare ecosystem.

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welve Hills Nature Center is a fiveacre urban preserve located near the Bishop Arts District, operated as a nonprofit center by volunteers. Created on a site where rundown apartments once stood, Twelve Hills is a place where people can easily walk though a prairie area, local schools can visit an outdoor classroom, and the community can learn about nature and environmental stewardship through volunteering and through public nature walks.

The center’s uniqueness lies in rolling terrain that sets it apart from most of the surrounding flatter land. Walking the site, visitors can feel the up and down hilly terrain. The topography lends itself to multiple uses, and there is a small creek in the southwest corner that allows for habitat enhancement.

The beautiful entrance includes a large garden of native plants that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The land is being restored to a native blackland prairie plant community. The improved habitat is an oasis in the center of Dallas, providing shelter and food for migrating and resident birds, monarchs and other butterflies and wildlife.

Location: 817 Mary Cliff Rd., Dallas. For more information, call 469-249-2817 or visit TwelveHills.org.

Location: 3400 View St., Fort Worth. For more information, call 817-731-2787 or visit TandyHills.org.

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Dr. Elisha uses a very special technique originally from Taiwan that uses distal points away from the painful area and most patients feel immediate relief before the treatment is over. As a Master Herbalist, Dr. Elisha custom makes herbal medicine for each patient. Elisha specializes in women's health, fertility, internal medicine & digestive issues.

MIRANDA LIAO, OMP, MS, LAC 1320 W Walnut Hill Ln, Irving 972.444.0660 AIMC-DFW.com

Miranda is a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, has a Chinese Dietitian Certification Level 3 and received her original training and continues to train in Traditional Chinese medicine under several Doctors in China. Miranda uses special techniques originally from China that focuses on Beauty & Weight loss. Miranda specializes in women's health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture and weight loss.

CHIROPRACTIC NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. All-natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 37.

CLEAN LIVING SOLUTIONS CLEERLIFE

Lisa@cleerlife.com 817-966-5057 Jennifer@cleerlife.com 214-850-9448 Cleerlife.com Helping you have the clean environment, safe water and good health you deserve by teaching you how to reduce toxins in your home and on your body. Services include basic home or business detox, introduction to the most effective toxic-free products, CLEERBeauty, CLEERBody, CLEERKids, and much more, including a retail showroom.

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Leisha Anders

9225 Garland Rd, #2120, Dallas 214-810-1424 loveintensives@gmail.com LoveIntensives.org 18+ years practicing Chi Nei Tsang message. This non evasive Taoist therapy focuses on the abdominal area. I support clients with challenges like constipation, low back pain, poor circulation, scar tissue from surgeries, anxiety, and general stress. I have created local and national seminars, and retreats to spread the word about this extraordinary healing technique.

EDUCATION 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, in-cluding 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.

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.

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DALLAS DESIGNER SMILES

N & P FARM & DAIRY, LLC

713 County Road 610, Farmersville 972-658-0291 A Texas licensed Grade A Raw Milk Dairy providing raw cow milk, raw goat milk, kiefer, homemade chocolate milk, craft raw chocolate, coffee sauces, coffee milk, buttermilk as well as cage-free eggs, pastured chicken, and seasonal vegetables are also available. You can taste milk before buying. Follow product availability and farm happenings on our Facebook page. See ad on page 35.

HEALTH CARE

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

Dr. Yoon Chang 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Bldg E, Ste 101A, Frisco 972-242-2040 ElineOrtho.com

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.

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 Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas 214-887-8325 LeslieDuong.com

WHOLE HEALTH FOCUSED INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY:

LYNN DENTAL CARE OurD.practice and vision Dr. Brock philosophy Lynn begins with “do no harm.”

We engage 6190 LBJ Freeway #900, Dallas in972-934-1400 preventative, minimalistic and natural LynnDentalCare.com interventions when applicable and treat our clients with the utmost kindness Practicing dentistry for over 38 years, and compassion. Our goalspecializing is to providein periodontics, Dr. Lynn is board-certified and a top-notch whole-health focused diplomate of the American Board Biological/Holistic oral and dental care. of Periodontics and Dental im-

plants. He practices dentistry with

f Mercury-Free a holistic approach and is a mem-

ber of the International Academy f Mercury-Safe of Oral Medicine &Toxicology as well as the Amerf Ozone Therapy ican Academy for Oral Systemic Health.

Smile Ranch is a spa-like dental experience that treats the whole being. Our office practices, treatments, and protocols stand by the belief of biological dentistry. We want to keep our patients safe from dangerous toxins and help them maintain a beautiful smile and healthy lifestyle. We do not use toxic fillings or substances.

holistic nursing ADVANCING HOLISTIC HEALTH HOLISTIC NURSING CERTIFICATION 254-751-7111 AdvancingHolisticHealth.com

The premier school of nurse coaching, offering the cutting edge of health care through the Resilience Paradigm.

AHH is a nurse coaching program that meets the continuing education requirements for nurses to apply for national or international certification in nurse coaching and/or holistic nursing through the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation.

holistic orthodontics FACE FORWARD ORTHODONTICS Dr. Darin Ward, 6131 Luther Lane, Suite 208, Dallas 214-761-3090 FaceForwardOrthodontics.com

Having over 20 years dental experience, I have developed a holistic approach to orthodontics including treatment concepts that include early preventive treatment, minimal invasiveness, full facial enhancement, addressing Rest Oral Posture and breathing habits, and the functional aesthetic harmony between teeth, gums, lips. Virtual consultations and weekend appointments available. Lifetime guarantee. Call now for appointment. See ad on page 5.

HOMEOPATHY

f Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy PRIME INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY f Early Intervention Ortho to Prevent Minaxi Mirkal, DDS the Need of Braces 3821 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound 972-885-9191 f DNA Appliance and Sleep Apnea

HEALTHY HEALING ARTS/HPWWC

Dr Mirkal BDS DDS AMD is Integrative Dentistry combining ala Board certified Biological ternative, Dentist and anholistic Airway treatments with conventional such as Mouth Doctor. She isprocedures SMART ozone laser therapy, cone certified,therapy, ozone therapy beam scans, microscopes, hocertifiedCT and environmental meopathics, invasive friendly dentist. We minimally are a family dental and practice with a dentistry low-dose digital Xholistic approach for allis ages. rays.

Our goal to provide topnotch, whole-health focused biological oral and dental care with the utmost kindness and compassion.

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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 24.

TexasHolisticDentist.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.

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We believe all human body parts have a specific function. Our teeth and our bite are no exception. We aim at restoring the masticatory organ function so it may support life and radiate a beautiful smile. Our comprehensive orthodontic care includes conventional metal, Insignia, Damon Clear and Invisalign braces,TMJ dysfunction therapy, Sleep apnea treatment and more. See ad on page 19.

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath, TX 972- 772-7645 SmileRanchDentistry.com

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Dr. Jeffrey Davies 8222 Douglas Ave, Suite 810, Dallas 214-363-7777 DallasDesignerSmiles.com Offering non-toxic, healthier, metal free, crowns, bridges and implants.

Practicing biomimetic, tooth-conserving Dentistry, we can help avoid root canals and eliminate the need for crowns. Mercury filings are removed safely and we offer convenient office hours with after work appointments. Experience a pampering environment in our centrally located office. Call our concierge now to schedule an appointment. See ad on page 9.

Smile Ranch

Call Today: 972.885.9191 NADallas.com 3821 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028

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IMMUNOTHERAPY Health & Wellness Co. Jenny & Kurt Kretsinger 9322 W. Lake Highlands Dr. 214.683.9901 Wellness@datebook.com

Prevent diseases from developing or keep them in check by boosting the body’s own natural defenses. We would like to share scientifically-backed natural ways to be healthier inside & out.

Including tips on allergies, asthma, metabolism, gut health, cognitive thinking, weight loss and more.

MEDICAL Environmental Health Center Dallas Dr. Elizabeth Seymour 8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 220, Dallas 214-368-4132 EHCD.COM

A nationally recognized medical facility specializing in the relationship of health and disease to environmental factors. Thorough investigation is made to determine the cause and correlation of the patent’s disease process to environmental factors. A leader in the field treating mold exposure/sensitivity; oil spill, pesticides and chemical exposure; chemical sensitivities, immune dysregulation and much more.

NATURAL BALANCE CLINIC

Dr Lida Aghdam, MD 4819 State Highway 121, Ste 14, The Colony 7155 Colleyville Blvd, Ste 101, Colleyville 817-488-7878 NaturalBalanceClinic.com Offering natural treatment of common medical conditions using functional holistic, nutritional medicine. Specializing in bioidentical hormone treatment, weight gain, high cholesterol/blood pressure, thyroid issues, fibromyalgia, arthritis, constipation, IBS, leaky gut, depression, anxiety. We believe many medications are temporary relief of more in-depth medical problems that we determine and treat with serious nutritional attention. See ad, page 15.

NORTH TEXAS INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Ahmed Sheikh DO Carillon Towers, 13601 Preston Rd., Ste E1098 Dallas, TX 75240 Text/Call: (682) 207-1647 Help@ntintegrative.com Dr. Sheikh is a board-certified family doctor with extensive training in osteopathic manipulation and acupuncture. We optimize the body’s healing potential by holistically treating the root cause of pain and improving overall health. Enjoy the convenience of unhurried office visits, house-calls or tele-medicine visits. Call or Text for a free consultation. See ad on page 22.

TENNANT INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Jerry Tennant MD, Medical Director 35 Veranda Lane , Ste 100, Colleyville 972-580-1156 TennantInstitute.us Providing traditional “standard-ofcare” medicine using prescription as well as complementary medicine.

Recognizing that the human body is not simply a collection of independent parts but rather an integrative whole -we treat it that way. Conditions treated include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as thyroid support, adrenal support, hormone replacement. essential oil therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. See ad on inside back cover.

NATUROPATHS Abundant Life Wellness Center Jennifer Trejo & Maribel Trigger, Naturopaths 3904 Boat Club Road, Lake Worth, TX 817-847-0900 www.abundantlifewellnesscenter.com

We help with acute and chronic health concerns, including auto-immune, fatigue, ADHD, gut issues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, homeopathy, nutrition/weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, emotional release techniques, colonics, essential oils, foot detoxes, Infrared and Oxygen Steam Saunas. We also offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 14 & 19.

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ORGANIZING SERVICES EASILY ORGANIZED

Dina Taylor 941-921-5066 Dina@easilyorganized.com www.easilyorganized.com Reclaim your Life. Let us help you gain control of your surroundings, reduce stress, and improve your quality of life. With 20 years’ experience helping clients establish and maintain organizational systems specifically for their individual needs and lifestyle. Call now to schedule an appointment and dont live another disorganized day.

PAIN MANAGEMENT SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Ste 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, userfriendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad on page 24.

PETS HOLLYWOOD FEED

12 Metroplex Area locations Hollywoodfeed.com Offering some of the widest selections of natural and holistic pet foods and products in the Metroplex, these wellstocked 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.

PHARMACY ABRAMS ROYAL COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 8220 Abrams Rd, Dallas 214-349-8000 4904 W. Park Blvd, Plano 972-599-7700 ARP-RX.com

Family owned and operated since 1980, with more than 135 years of combined experience. Our pharmacists work to provide proactive solutions to restore health and wellness. We work as trusted partners with physicians and patients to develop targeted treatment plans and customized wellness programs for your unique needs. Pharmacy Compounding. Accreditation Board (PACB) certified.

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WELLNESS CENTERS

CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH

ADDISON PAIN & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

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

Dr. John East, DO 16633 Dallas Parkway, Suite 150, Addison 972-380-0000 AddisonPain.com

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 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm and online at Streamingfaith.com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

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

A multi-disciplinary medical group specializing in family medicine, Chiropractic and pain management using minimally invasive techniques and cutting-edge regenerative medicine treatment a by board-certified pain management doctor. Providing comprehensive, compassionate care to all our patients. Our goal is wellness, our specialty is you.

Call today to schedule an appointment and see how we are different. See ad on inside front cover.

HEALING SYNERGIES, LLC

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.

Suzy Edmonson, LOT, RMT, C-AK, SNC, CHC 520 E. Northwest Hwy, suite 103, Grapevine, TX 76051 817 996-9961 HealingSynergies.com Suzy has 30+ years’ experience in healthcare, including in raw, vegan nutrition; she has experienced a full recovery from severe autoimmune arthritis and cancer. Offers effective, evidence-based, affordable holistic therapies, all live or remote via telehealth: occupational therapy, parent training in qigong massage for autism, plant-based health coaching, yoga, and powerful hands-on/distant ARCH touch therapy.

STEM CELL ADDISON PAIN & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Dr. John East, DO 16633 Dallas Parkway, Suite 150, Addison 972-380-0000 AddisonPain.com

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CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO & ECO-BOUTIQUE Dawn Harris, RYT500 306 W Ave F, Midlothian 214-817-8597 CrescentYogaStudio.com

Ellis county’s premier yoga studio and eco-boutique offers a variety of weekly classes, specialty workshops, private yoga and reiki sessions as well as natural health and wellness events. Come feel your stress and tensions away. New student intro offer: 2 weeks unlimited Yoga for $20. Empowering a healthy lifestyle.

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