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I credit my own experience of overcoming breast cancer 10 years ago to the beginning of my journey to consciously internalize the fact that our Creator has made the human body, as well as the Earth, to be self-healing, self-sustaining and harmonious.

Part of my journey then and now involves consuming information about inferred causes and effects; the interaction of mind, body, spirit and nature; and natural counterparts to traditional medications. I’ve discovered that the most promising scientific discoveries point to using of the body’s own protective and regenerative resources; all of which confirms our Creator’s original construct. I’ve lost my former fear of cancer and calmly remember that as master of the greatest known healing machine, I can exercise my dominion.

I was blessed to be led early on to partner with a medical facility that hosted classes in acupuncture, yoga, massage and relaxation, which I naturally took to.

At the time, I didn’t comprehend that such modalities could benefit my particular healing journey. Today, only a few major oncology and other medical institutions offer such enlightened treatment.

In North Texas, we are privileged to have access to the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center Integrative Medicine Program, which has grown tremendously over the last few years. Its Baylor Virginia R. Cvetko Patient Education & Support Center includes staff certified in complementary healing modalities such as acupuncture, relaxation protocols, yoga, guided imagery and art therapy. They advocate for an individualized approach to lifestyle, diet, exercise and mind-body medicine, integrated with convention care, to promote optimal health and healing. The frosting on this cake is that they accept most major insurance coverage.

Meanwhile, upon the advice and evidence of many experts, I remain intent on doing everything I can to reduce and eliminate personal stressors and promote optimal health of mind, body and spirit. I recently started the four-week Beginning Mindfulness class at Mastermind Meditation Center, in Dallas, and am finding that it helps me focus on bettering my practice of other elements in supporting disease prevention.

In this month’s rethinking cancer feature article, “Live Cancer-Free,” writer Linda Sechrist shares encouraging examples of cancer patient success stories and the enlightened practitioners supporting them as they’ve walked their path to healing through lifestyle, nutrition and mindfulness of crucial mind-body-soul connections. April Thompson’s complementary interview with Ellen Langer, considered the “Mother of Mindfulness”, further explains, “How Changing Our Thinking Changes Everything.”

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

20 LIVE CANCER-FREE Natural Ways to Prevent and Heal Cancer

by Linda Sechrist

23 BAYLOR ARTS IN MEDICINE

Provides Holistic Healing

by Carrie Jackson

24 THERMOGRAPHY

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AIDS IN EARLY CANCER DETECTION CANCER RISKS

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26 GREEN NEIGHBORHOODS OF NORTH TEXAS

South Oak Cliff is Green and Growing

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29 DALLAS’ BEST DAY-HIKING TRAILS

30 CONNECT TO NATURE WITH DART

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How Changing Your Thinking Changes Everything

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This year’s “best post-race party” at 8:15 a.m. is a huge celebration featuring live music, complimentary food and beverages, a physical therapy clinic at The Carrell Clinic booth, massage, yoga and freebies from a variety of sponsors.

Carrell Clinic CEO Rick Weymier says, “The Carrell Clinic has enjoyed a tradition of excellence in orthopedics and sports medicine since 1921, and have a great many patients and employees who are active in sports and athletics, so we see the Tour Des Fleurs race as a natural partnership for us.”

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Tour des Fleurs has become a tradition for more than 3,000 runners, and online registration is open at TourDesFleurs.com, with a discount for early registration. For more information about The Carrell Clinic, visit wbcarrellclinic.com. See ad on page 18.

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atients experiencing a heart attack or stroke can benefit from a new communication technology, Pulsara, a smartphone app implemented by 11 northeast Tarrant EMS teams and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine. So far, the hospital has used the technology 115 times for possible heart attacks and 117 times for possible strokes.

The hospital is the first in the Baylor Scott & White Health system and also the first in Tarrant County to implement smartphone technology to support care for emergency patients. Jamee Gatzemeier, RN, BSN, SCRN, stroke /EMS coordinator at Baylor Scott & White, states, “With a heart attack, we say, ‘time is muscle’ or with a stroke ‘time is brain. The hospital team knows what to anticipate clinically and is prepared to deliver care when the patient arrives.”

The information allows EMTs in the field that recognize symptoms of a stroke or heart attack to simply tap a button on their smartphone which notifies the hospital team that an ambulance is on its way with a critical patient. As the paramedic enters more information, such as the patient’s medical history and vital signs, every team member receives a secure update. Pulsara can also transmit ECGs, photos, a medication list and other medical information.

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FW Free Day of Yoga celebrates National Yoga Month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., September 2, with the 11th annual kickoff festival at Trinity River Audubon Center, in Dallas. There will be live music, giveaways, vendors, yoga mini-classes and other holistic services, plus a huge, free community yoga class featuring some of the state’s best yoga teachers.

A relaxing, free community yoga class will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m., September 3, at Tandy Hills Nature Center, in Fort Worth. All day September 4, Labor Day, there will be free yoga cases at studios and other locations across the Metroplex. Since the event’s inception in 2007, more than 50,000 students have joined in Free Day of Yoga events to experience the physical, spiritual, emotional and mental benefits of practicing yoga.

For more information and to find a free class nearby, visit DFWFreeDayOfYoga.com. See ad on page 10.

Let the Wind Carry Us Away

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he Dallas Trinity River Wind Festival celebrates the beauty and spirit of the wide-open spaces along the Trinity River from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 16, in the Dallas Floodway between Commerce Street and IH-30. It’s the most unique free festival in the southwest, with a day of high-flying outdoor adventure and fun.

The festival is going green with exciting new environmentally friendly booths, partners and activities. Partners comprise Trinity River Audubon Center, Dallas Zoo Outreach, Texas Discovery Garden and Blackland Prairie Raptors.

Appearing will be the international champions sport kite team TKO and Troy Gunn; Gayle Woodul and Christian Baden Powell, of Go Big or Go Home show kites; Dallas Area Kitefliers Organization (DAKO) and other southwest kite teams; North Texas Hang Gliding/Paragliding Association; Bang’r Ball Bubble Soccer; and the Texas A&M University Quidditch Team.

Attendees can enjoy show kites and enjoy other wind-driven toys and crafts.

Other highlights include a Wind Chase 4.5 Mile Run, Ramble Bike Ride, Green Fest, Kite Giveaway, Kite Flying, Kid’s Fun Zone, Street Artists, Draw n’ Go Booth and Paper Airplane Making Contest and Dance and Musical Performances for Mexican Heritage Month.

Admission is free. For more information, call 214-671-9500 or visit TrinityRiverWindFestival.com

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he Dallas County Community College District’s seventh annual Sustainability Summit will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 3, at Cedar Valley College, with a theme of Sustainable Cities-Resilience-Environmental Justice. There will be ideas and projects focused on sustainability, green living and environmental affairs in North Texas.

The keynote speaker is Mustafa Ali, senior vice president of climate, environmental justice and community revitalization for the Hip Hop Caucus, a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that connects the Hip Hop community to the civic process to build power and create positive change.

Ali joined the Hip Hop Caucus after working 24 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where he served as the assistant associate administrator for environmental justice and senior advisor for environmental justice and community revitalization. In 2012, he launched the EPA Environmental Justice in Action blog, with more than 100,000 followers. In 2010, Ali served as the environmental justice lead for the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Breakout sessions include Environmental Engineering, Walkable Communities, Urban Gardening; Senergy Sessions on Backyard Biospheres and Urban Mobility, plus workshops on sustainable development in southern Dallas and northern Ellis county.

Lcation: Cedar Valley College, 3030 N. Dallas Ave., Lancaseter; For more information visit DCCCD.edu/SustainabilitySummit. See ad on page 15.

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uthor Jeff Primack has practiced Qigong for 20 years and trains thousands of people annually at Qi Revolution seminars held across the United States.

Qigong helps overcome trauma with an “energetic solution” as opposed to pharmaceutical or psychological approaches. A Qigong Master I studied with was imprisoned by the Chinese government and while in a jail cell he practiced Qigong for many years and he was strengthened. At age 80 he still practices!

The postures develop a “magnetic energy” that gives peace, increased faith and creates a tangible increase in energy on command.

“QIGONG is a very positive natural modality we are proud to offer for our men and women who served our country.” —Alina Mayo, MD – Veteran’s Hospital – Bay Pines, FL

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Todd Nichols is a brave teacher sharing “Breath Empowerment” with more than 1,000 veterans. Sometimes in lock down facilities where chairs are held down with bags of sand it can be challenging to lead Qigong breathing. Frequent outbursts and flickering florescent lights compound the difficulties of teaching in the VA buildings themselves. Veterans are guarded and apprehensive.

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Gluten Free & Allergen-Friendly Expo Promises Food, Education and Fun

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hen Jen Cafferty, a certified health coach and founder/CEO of Gluten Free Media Group, started a small glutenfree cooking class with food samples in the Chicago area 10 years ago, she realized she was on to something special. “People loved sampling the foods,” she recalls. “I thought we should expand and see if more companies were willing to come and let people try their products. We expanded, and the concept of a vendor fair really took off.”

That vendor fair became the Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo, a lifestyle show focused on providing gluten-free food samples, education by health practitioners and other products for people with gluten issues and various food allergies. The expo—now in nine cities throughout the U.S.—takes place in Dallas from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 28, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 29, at the Dallas Market Hall-North.

Cafferty credits Rose Mary Simmons and Linda Fitzerman, founders of the Dallas Gluten Intolerance Group, for helping expand the Expo from Chicago to Dallas six years ago. “This expo is important because it’s not just a diet, it’s a lifestyle,” Cafferty emphasizes. “It’s where people can learn about products they’re buying at the store, home cooking, doctors specializing in dietary restrictions and where to find gluten-free options while traveling and dining out.”

All food and product samples at the Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo must be gluten-free, Cafferty notes. In recent years, the expo has expanded to include other types of allergens. All food and product samples are labeled so people will know exactly what’s in those items.

In addition to food vendors, there are many other types of exhibitors focused on gluten-free, allergen friendly living. “We now have a lot of health practitioners, allergen-friendly skin care items, supplements companies and non-toxic cleaning products—all things appropriate for anybody with a gluten-free lifestyle,” she says. “The medical community has a presence here to talk about autoimmune conditions and anti-inflammatory disorders. Any medical professionals or nonprofits that help people with dietary needs are very welcome at our Expo.”

Cafferty is frequently asked if the

gluten-free lifestyle is a fad. “My philosophy is that people are finally realizing that when they don’t feel well, maybe changing their diets can help them feel better,” she says. “That’s what’s driving this, and people are taking their health in their own hands.”

The Gluten Free Media Group also offers the Find Me Gluten Free website (FindMeGlutenFree.com) and free app that serves as a restaurant finder for the gluten-free community. It features over 3 million people sharing their experiences with restaurants, as well as dining suggestions.

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cientists from the University of California at San Francisco, and Harvard Medical School, in Boston, tested the effect of vacations and meditation on the genes of 64 women between the ages of 30 and 60 that were novice meditators. They all spent six days at the same resort in California. Half participated in a meditation program that included yoga, self-reflection exercises and mantra meditation; the other half did not engage in onsite meditation. The researchers also studied a group of 30 experienced meditators already participating in the resort’s meditation program.

Blood sample tests and surveys from all 94 women were conducted at intervals: once right before their stay, once right after, a third one month post-vacation and then 10 months after the trip. All the women displayed significant changes to their molecular network pattern after the six days, with the most substantial genetic changes related to immune function and stress response.

One month after the resort experience, all groups continued to display improvements. However, the novice meditators showed fewer symptoms of depression and stress for a significantly longer period than the women not participating in the meditation exercise.

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Natural Sounds Soothe the Brain Sussex University researchers in the UK tested the brain activity of 17 healthy subjects as they listened to a series of soundscapes from either natural or artificial environments. Brain scans and questionnaires found that natural sounds led to relaxation and positive feedback, while artificial sounds activated stress and anxiety-related brain activity.

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study from the University of Washington, in Seattle, tested the relationship of immune system functioning to lack of adequate sleep. To rule out genetic factors, which experts say account for 31 to 55 percent of individual sleep patterns, researchers tested blood samples from 11 pairs of adult identical twins (genetic matches) with differing sleep habits.

They found that the immune system was depressed in the twin that slept less.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans are sleeping 1.5 to two hours less than they did 100 years ago, and more than 30 percent of working people average fewer than six hours a night.

Dr. Nathanial Watson, lead author and co-director of the university’s Sleep Medicine Center at Harborview Medical Center, observes, “Seven or more hours of sleep is recommended for optimal health.”

Maple Syrup Gives Good Gut Researchers from the University of Rhode Island have discovered that pure maple syrup contains inulin, a complex carbohydrate that serves as a prebiotic. It encourages growth of beneficial gut bacteria and extends the lengthy list of beneficial vitamins and minerals contained in this natural sweet.

Consume it in moderation, limited to a few times a week.

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esearchers from Indiana University-Purdue University, in Indianapolis, set out to find out if massage therapy—typically an out-of-pocket expense not covered under most insurance plans—can provide effective treatment for individuals suffering with chronic back pain.

The study followed 76 primary care patients with chronic back pain for 24 weeks. The researchers measured pain, disability and quality of life at the beginning of the study, after 12 weeks and again after 24 weeks of massage therapy. Each patient was referred to a licensed massage therapist for 10 no-cost sessions in a real-world environment during the initial 12 weeks.

More than half of the patients that completed the core study reported clinically meaningful improvements for physical and mental measures. For bodily pain, 40 percent were clinically improved.

Older adults and Baby Boomers reported the highest percentage of changes. Plus, the study found that sufferers that avoided taking painkillers were twice as likely to experience reduced pain than those using opioids.

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Due to customer requests and petitions, more stores are beginning to stock the one in five pieces of produce that never made the cut before due to quirky shapes or other blemishes. Often, these are displayed next to their better-looking, more expensive counterparts to give consumers an eco-friendly choice. The 133 billion pounds worth of misshapen or scarred fruits and vegetables annually plowed under, buried in a landfill or fed to livestock is sharply at odds with the reality that 48 million Americans face food insecurity.

Whole Foods Market created a pilot program in some of its California stores, testing sales in April 2016 with Imperfect Produce (ImperfectProduce. com), a service that delivers to homes. Walmart brought weather-blemished apples to 300 of its Florida stores to kick off their imperfect role in the movement. Five Pittsburgh Giant Eagle stores call their program Produce with Personality, and focus on navel oranges, russet potatoes, peppers and apples. Fourteen Hannaford stores in Albany, New York, offer the Misfits line, while donating unsold produce to local nonprofits. Hy-Vee’s 242 stores, located in eight central states, rolled out the Misfits last December.

Tuna Turnaround

Lower Mercury Levels Tied to Drop in Coal Emissions Levels of highly toxic mercury contamination in Atlantic bluefin tuna are rapidly declining, a trend that has been linked to reduced mercury emissions in North America, according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology.

Average mercury concentrations dropped by more than 2 percent per year, for a total decline of 19 percent between 2004 and 2012.

Scientists believe that most of that reduction has occurred because of a shift away from coal, the major source of mercury emissions, to natural gas and renewable fuels. Pollution control requirements imposed by the federal government have also cut mercury emissions, but these have been rolled back or eliminated by President Trump’s commitment to “bring back coal.”

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Sea Mammals Freed from Showtime The California Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act, sponsored by Congressman Adam Schiff, is aimed to end the famous SeaWorld orca shows. “It means no more wild capture, no more breeding. We would essentially phase out the captive orcas that are currently in these water parks,” says Schiff.

This means that SeaWorld must end their Shamu shows by the end of this year. However, the animals already at the San Diego park will continue to live there. Parks in Orlando and San Antonio will end their shows by 2019.

Under pressure from activists and faced with declining ticket sales, SeaWorld is now moving to end its theatrical orca shows and breeding program. They announced the unveiling of a new attraction this summer, Orca Encounter, as an educational experience.

Gabriela Cowperthwaite, director of the documentary film Blackfish, says that the new show is designed to make the audience feel better, not the animals. “The trainers aren’t safe, and the whales aren’t happy,” she states. “They’re still just doing manic circles around concrete swimming pools.” The company is developing its first SeaWorld park without orcas in the Middle-Eastern country of Abu Dhabi.

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LIVE CANCER-FREE Natural Ways to Prevent and Heal Cancer

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ictorious warriors against cancer are speaking to other patients about their journeys of recovery and healing. Two who regularly speak to physicians, as well, are Glenn Sabin, author of n of 1: One Man’s Harvarddocumented Remission of Incurable Cancer Using Only Natural Methods, and Kathy Mydlach-Bero, author of EAT: An Unconventional Decade in the Life of a Cancer Patient. Their stories demonstrate the healing effectiveness of healthy lifestyle measures still widely categorized as prevention.

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Determined to become free of the chronic lymphocytic leukemia that had defined his life for 20 years, Sabin, who lives near Washington, D.C., appointed himself the subject of his own research experiment. He subsequently became a poster child for the remedial synergy of biological individuality, a whole systems approach to integrative oncology and self-induced healing through lifestyle and supplement interventions. Sabin now

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dedicates his business development firm, FON Consulting, to advancing integrative medicine as the new standard of care. His mission is to open minds to the idea that knowledge, empowerment and self-efficacy are our best allies against a life-limiting diagnosis, and we can do much to help the healing process.

Writing to Joe Biden regarding the vice president’s Cancer Moonshot initiative, he candidly describes America’s present cancer-friendly environment.

“The public has become conditioned to existing in a broken food chain that remains in disrepair due to misguided farming subsidies [and] untested or otherwise questionable chemicals (many of which are banned in other countries) that are present in the water we drink, the air we breathe, food we consume and products we use. Current therapies or those in the drug pipeline won’t improve the 50/50 odds of developing cancer. What will have the greatest impact are consumer education toward powerful lifestyle changes and access to the building blocks of basic health.”

Mydlach-Bero made her remarkable recovery from rare and unrelated aggressive Stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer

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growth and so work to prevent, improve and avert recurrences of chronic disease. “Cancer hijacks the angiogenesis process triggered by inflammation and keeps it permanently activated to ensure that cancerous cells receive a dedicated, uninterrupted blood supply,” explains Mydlach-Bero.

For three years, she largely consumed only items from the list of angiogenesis-inhibiting foods now posted at KathyMydlachBero.com/food-research.

These include green tea, strawberries, blackberries, red tart cherries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, grapefruit, lemons, tomatoes, cinnamon, purple potatoes, kale, grape seed oil and pomegranate. In 2008, she completely replaced both the drugs to combat the side effects of chemo and radiation and a long-term medication for preventing recurrence with healthful foods.

Her physicians were admittedly uncomfortable with her decision to combine chemotherapy and radiation treatments with “food as medicine”, reiki, prayer, meditation, mindfulness and supplement intervention. But that didn’t deter her. To awaken others to the practicality of food as medicine,

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and a high-grade tumor in her head and neck. To tell her story, the resident of Delafield, Wisconsin, relied on her 18 journals as a surrogate memory to chronicle a 10-year journey of courageous exploration, self-evolution, self-advocacy and self-transformation that connected her with her healing potential.

Then the mother of two young daughters, Mydlach-Bero rejected a 21-month prognosis in 2005, along with the notion that disease and medicine would determine her fate.

Defying the odds, she applied what she learned from research regarding Avastin, a pharmaceutical created to combat harmful growth of new blood cells, and the benefits of growing and eating foods containing angiogenesisinhibiting compounds that oppose such

she founded NuGenesis Farm, in Pewaukee, a nonprofit modeled after her home practice.

Prevention is Paramount

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Pioneering physicians and researchers agree with Sabin and Myldach-Bero that comprehensive prevention, the key to solving the cancer epidemic, is missing from conventional medicine. Leading voices include Dr. Andrew Weil, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the College of Medicine, University of Arizona (AzCIM), in Tucson; Dr. Carlos M. Garcia, founder of Utopia Wellness, near Tampa, Florida; advocate Susan Silberstein, Ph.D., founder of BeatCancer.org, in Richboro, Pennsylvania; and Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Center for Epigenetics, Cancer Prevention and Cancer Genomics at Baylor University Medical Center’s Research Institute, in Dallas.

Weil pioneered the earliest efforts to develop a comprehensive curriculum in evidence-based integrative medicine and the field of integrative oncology.

“We’ve known for nearly 15 years that inflammation is the root cause of many chronic diseases. Since 2012 scientific evidence has proven that a healthy lifestyle and an anti-inflammatory diet can influence various cancers,” says Weil.

His curriculum for health professionals and the general public was the first to cite the role of a nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory diet in cancer prevention and treatment. “Health professionals

We’ve known for nearly 15 years that inflammation is the root cause of many chronic diseases. ~Andrew Weil

graduate armed with a better understanding of the complex interactions between cancer, gut microbiome and nutrition,” advises Weil, whose paradigm inspires his chain of True Food Kitchen restaurants.

It includes lots of fruits and vegetables, moderate amounts of whole or cracked grains, al dente pasta, healthy fats and plant-based proteins from legumes, nuts and seafood as well as poultry and lean, antibiotic-free grassfed meats, cheese and eggs. Plus, he likes white, green and oolong teas, fresh herbs and spices, up to two glasses of red wine a day (less for women; possibly none for those at high-risk for breast cancer), and dark chocolate for antioxidant polyphenols.

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by Weil and Dr. Donald I. Abrams, an integrative oncologist, is mandatory reading for AzCIM students that learn to use complementary interventions in

prevention and conventional cancer care. Subjects such as antioxidants, cannabinoids, energy medicine, mindbody medicine, music and expressive art therapies are covered, as well as naturopathic oncology, plus the roles that community and spirituality play in prevention and treatment.

Goel’s 20-year career in cancer prevention research has produced a wealth of related articles. Among his findings, he advises, “Curcumin, a yellow compound extracted from turmeric, has become a gold standard for prevention and the natural treatment of many chronic health conditions, including colon cancer. It targets cancer stem cells, disrupts cancer cell communication, triggers cancer cell death and helps to prevent cancerous mutations to cells. It’s also been shown to improve the efficacy of conventional treatments including fewer adverse effects.” He recommends only taking turmeric products with BCM-95 percent active curcuminoids.

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cal individuality as a Petri dish, Garcia’s studies help achieve an anti-cancer life.

He advises, “There is no ‘one size fits all’ medical protocol box for cancer treatment. Customized modifications to lifestyle and diet are required because food nutrients directly impact the mechanisms by which cancer cells grow and spread. The right nutrition can reverse a compromised immune system, which research shows is a major contributor to the development of cancer.”

Whether for improvement or prevention, Garcia’s patient protocols always begin with a comprehensive evaluation appointment to learn about the individual he is treating.

For cancer patients, his twophase, eight-week program involves immune-enhancing therapies followed by immunotherapy aimed to de-cloak the camouflaged protein coating of wily cancer cells so the body’s immune system can identify and destroy them.

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Mind/Body Detox

To maintain good health, Judy Seeger, a doctor of naturopathy near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, recommends a regular detoxification regimen to cleanse environmental and product toxins and toxic emotions. Through experience, she has learned that individuals living with cancer need to substantially support their abnormally functioning elimination system to rid it of dead proteins from destroyed cancer cells and chemotherapy drugs that are overtaxing the immune system.

“Clearing out toxic, stressful emotions that produce acid, weaken the immune system and create an environment for cancer to propagate is essential,” says Seeger. “Fulfilling the body’s requirement for an ongoing healthy nutritional plan that maintains a healing alkaline

environment reduces both the risk of a cancer as well as recurrence.” She has observed that when an individual’s healing process has stalled despite their doing all the right things to improve their biochemistry, it’s frequently because they haven’t done an emotional detox and lack feeling a spiritual connection to something larger than themselves.

Silberstein categorizes cancer as epidemic. She speaks regularly regarding preventing cancer and its recurrence at medical and nursing schools, continuing oncology nursing education programs and universities. “What is needed more than new treatment research is public education regarding the true causes of cancer and continuing education credits in lifestyle training for medical professionals,” she says. Silberstein’s nonprofit

A Raw Vegan Diet for Cancer Patients

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any people are unaware of the powerful role diet and lifestyle play in cancer prevention and treatment, and research studies consistently support a plant-based diet. For example, in an extensive review of the medical literature, J.D. Potter and K.A. Steinmetz, of the World Cancer Research Fund, in London, found that plant foods “have preventive potential and that consumption of the following groups and types of vegetables and fruits is lower in those who subsequently develop cancer: Suzy raw and fresh vegetables, leafy green vegetables, cruciferae, Edmonson carrots, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce and raw and fresh fruit.”

Even mainstream organizations such as the American Cancer Society recommend limiting meat and processed foods while increasing intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. When food is heated, most of the protein, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and phytonutrients are destroyed; therefore, major healing centers such as the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center, the Hippocrates Institute, the Optimum Health Institute and Hallelujah Acres teach a raw, vegan approach to nutrition.

An optimal diet is even more powerful when combined with exercise and stress management. According to a study published in Lancet Oncology, “Healthy lifestyle behaviors that encompass regular exercise, weight control, healthy nutrition and some complementary practices have the potential to greatly reduce cancer-treatment-associated morbidity and mortality in cancer survivors and can enhance quality of life.”

There is an ongoing research study in North Texas at the Kotsanis Institute, in Grapevine, regarding the potential effects of a simple, raw, organic, vegan diet combined with relaxation methods and gentle, moderate exercise.

To date participants are consistently showing improvements in standardized measures of fatigue and cognition, as well as mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It involves participants with confirmed cancer diagnosis meeting with the study researcher weekly for four weeks to receive support and monitoring of the specified protocol.

For more information, call Suzy Edmonson, LOT, RMT, at 817-996-9961.

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organization provides online holistic cancer coach training for health professionals as well as research-based education and counseling on how to prevent, cope with and beat cancer through immune-boosting holistic approaches.

The list of books authored by cancer survivors continues to grow, offering helpful insight into how individuals are negotiating the challenges of their healing journey. Two recent books, Surviving the Storm: A Workbook for Telling Your Cancer Story, by Psychotherapist Cheryl Krauter, and Cancer Survivorship Coping Tools: We’ll Get You Through This,

by Barbara Tako, are particularly helpful regarding the onslaught of toxic feelings and emotions that stress the mind and body—fear, anger, isolation, anxiety, depression and uncertainty, as well as loss and grief. Emphasizing the need for individuals diagnosed with cancer to tell their stories, the authors encourage keeping a journal. The act of getting thoughts and experiences out of the mind and onto paper supports emotional cleansing.

“It’s important to share the real story of the emotional storm that is cancer, as well as the ravages of its treatments and invisible, but lingering side effects; to tell the tale of the cancer survivor who is moving from patient to person; and to explore and discover who you are after having faced down your mortality,” Krauter counsels.

Changed Paradigm

Results of the Human Genome Project, as well as the work of Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., stem cell biologist and author of The Biology of Belief, and other epigenetic researchers support the point that “environmental signals” that directly affect our DNA expression include our thoughts, emotions, belief system, exposure to sunlight, exercise and everything we put into our body.

Such new science shatters the idea that we are victims of our genes and environment. It shines light on the fact that we have tremendous power to shape and direct our own physical health. Our entire lifestyle is pivotal.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

Baylor Arts in Medicine Provides Holistic Healing

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ention the word “hospital” and people typically think of sterile waiting rooms, medication and uncomfortable tests and procedures. But at Baylor University Medical Center, in Dallas, patients are greeted with a different kind of treatment. Their Arts in Medicine program, which began in 2015, makes art and music an integral, interactive and essential part of the environment. From volunteers playing harp or cello in the lobby to mandalas hanging on the walls begging to be colored, patients are surrounded by creativity, color and inspiration.

Benny Barrett is the coordinator of the Arts in Medicine program, and says the benefits for patients, family members, caregivers and staff are myriad. “Hospitals can be a place where people learn life-altering information. The lobbies are filled with people who have just learned they have a terminal cancer or their pregnancy is at risk. Having music there helps provide comfort, support, nurturing and healing. It gives people the vigor to keep fighting and move through,” says Barrett.

Barrett, a former police officer who also performed for Medieval Times, originally started at Baylor as a volunteer. “My wife is a nurse, and she said I had to help out with a Christmas program there,” he chuckles. That led to Barrett bringing in professional musicians to perform

in the hospitals and outpatient centers, and after logging in more than 5,000 volunteer hours with Baylor, he was hired full-time to expand the program, which is currently funded by donors.

“When we started two years ago, we were getting 120 referrals a month for services. Now we have over

2,000 requests a month. We have one full-time and two part-time music practitioners and two full-time music therapists, as well as two art therapists and dozens of volunteers,” says Barrett.

The art therapists and volunteers work with patients one-on-one, lead group sessions, have drop-in open studios and even run workshops for the staff to help with stress and burnout. They will read books or newspapers out loud to patients that can’t focus and customize each interaction to meet the needs of the specific individual.

Although the program originally began at the Baylor Scott & White Charles A Sammons Cancer Center, a seven-story building dedicated to oncology, it has expanded to the whole hospital. “We see patients in neurology, orthopedics, cardiology, endocri-

nology, hematology, gastroenterology and organ transplant.

We’ve had musicians sit with patients through a four-hour bone marrow transplant. It helps eliminate nausea, decrease pain and provides companionship, comfort and connection,” says Barrett.

Patients typically respond with fewer medications, lower pain levels, quicker recovery times, less depression and anxiety, shorter stays and a general improvement in their conditions overall. “I see more hospitals integrating arts and music into their programs, as it is both a cost-effective and forward-thinking way to treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis or symptoms,” says Barrett.

The next element Barrett is adding is an oral history program where patients can document and record memories and messages to pass on to their families and loved ones. “We’ve already had a number of patients make archives for the next generation. It’s like passing on a legacy, and it’s a privilege to be a part of that,” says Barrett.

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y reducing skin cancer risks under our control, we may be able to decrease the chances of developing melanoma. For those that can’t be controlled, regular skin examination can increase the chance of catching a developing skin cancer early, when it is most curable.

The primary risk factor for skin cancer, including melanoma and nonmelanoma cancers, is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, including sunlight and tanning beds. People who live in areas with year-round bright sunlight or those that spend a lot of time outdoors without protective clothing or sunscreen are at greater risk. Early exposure, particularly frequent sunburns as a child, can also increase skin cancer risks. Avoiding direct sunlight and tanning beds is the most important thing we can do. When out in the sun, wear protective clothing, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. Here are some other risk factors.

Older age: Skin cancer risks increase as we age, which is likely due to accumulated exposure to UV radiation.

Weakened immune system: Conditions that weaken the immune system, such as immune suppression therapy associated with organ transplantation, may increase skin cancer risks.

Male gender: Men are approximately two times more likely to develop basal cell carcinomas and three times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinomas compared with women.

Fair skin: Caucasians have an increased risk of developing skin cancer than non-whites. The risk is also higher in individuals with blonde or red hair,

blue or green eyes, or skin that burns or freckles easily.

Moles: Most moles are harmless and will never develop into cancer, but having a large number of moles may increase the risk for developing melanoma.

Skin inflammation: Skin that has been damaged by a severe burn, underlying severe bone infection or severe inflammatory skin disease may be more likely to develop a skin cancer, although this risk is thought to be small.

Family history: Individuals with one

or more first-degree relative (parent or sibling) with skin cancer are at increased risk.

Smoking: Smokers are more likely to develop squamous cell skin cancers, particularly on the lips.

Chemical exposure: Arsenic, industrial tar, coal, paraffin and certain types of oil may increase the risk for certain types of non-melanoma skin cancers.

Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection: Infection with certain types of HPV, particularly those that affect the anal or genital area, may increase skin cancer risks.

Radiation exposure: Treatment with radiation can increase the risk for developing skin cancers in the exposed area.

Psoriasis treatment: A treatment for psoriasis, psoralen and ultraviolet light treatment (PUVA) can increase the risk for developing squamous cell carcinoma.

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f all the DFW green neighborhoods, South Oak Cliff is the greenest, because it’s the most green. While it lacks walkability and its holistic offerings are few, the hilly terrain south of Clarendon between Loop 12 and I-35E boasts some of Dallas’ largest parks, plus it’s a short jump to the best scenery in Dallas County.

The city’s biggest agricultural operations thrive here, as does the community garden scene. This eco-operated, multi-use enterprise in a reclaimed manufacturing plant has dreams of becoming a center vibrant enough to pull this diffuse community together.

An Overflowing Bounty of Parks

Kiest Park is to South Oak Cliff what White Rock Lake is to East Dallas: the open space around which everything revolves. One of the largest in Dallas’

meadows. The Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association, DORBA) , maintains eight miles of multi-use trails that is such an interconnected miasma that first-timers often get lost. Make sure to save their terrific interactive map before heading out. The perimeter trail is easier on hikers and skirts the lush riparian area of Five Mile Creek, where the old bois d’arc trees, pecans and oaks are quite massive.

For an even bigger dip into nature, take the U.S. 67 split off I-35E in Cedar Hill to FM 1382, to find hundreds of square miles of nothing but nature. The scenery evokes the Texas Hill Country with

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camp in Dallas County, is around 1,200 acres flanking nondescript Joe Pool Lake. A few pleasant lake vistas are on the eight miles of DORBA trails (dorba.org/trail.php?t=5), but most explore the ravine-rich interior. In addition to camping, it’s a nice place to set up for a day of exploration in Southwest Dallas County. History buffs will appreciate its Penn Farm Agricultural History Center (tpwd.texas.gov/stateparks/cedar-hill/cedar-hill-state-parkhistory), with mid-1800s farm buildings and a terrific bluestem prairie.

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Kiest Park at more than 250 acres, it’s got everything: gardens, sports facilities, recreation center, some imaginative children’s areas and a paved, mostly level, hiking trail nearly three miles long.

Texas Recreation and Park Society recently named it a Lone Star Legacy Park that holds special prominence in the local community and the state of Texas.To commune with a deeper level of nature, Oak Cliff Nature Preserve is the place. Owned by the Nature Conservancy, the former Boy Scout camp is 121 acres of heavily wooded and intricately folded chalk hills dotted with

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Joe Pool Lake in Cedar Hill State Park craggy limestone bluffs, clear-running creeks and scrubby forests. Cedar Hill State Park (tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ cedar-hill), the only public place to

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is part of the vast greenbelt of forests in and around Cedar Hill Lake State Park. The 205 acres at the mouth of a forested canyon has around three miles of trails through a surprising variety of habitats. While the trails are not long or challenging, there is a nurturing closeness to nature. Pets are welcome on Dog Days Sundays.

The visitor center provides engaging insight into the area ecology with creative displays, live education animals, resident raptors and a fun gift store.

Look for their fun, friendly events, including full moon hikes.

In the uplands across FM 1382 from the state park is the natural jewel of Dallas County: Cedar Ridge Preserve (AudubonDallas.org/cedar-ridge-preserve). Its 600 acres features epic views of the lake valley and an impressive nine miles of varied trails: short, long, strenuous, easy, steep, flat, forested and prairie, ranging from broad and graveled to narrow dirt. The noises and views of civilization fade. Birds and animals seen nowhere else in the county live here. The Dallas Audubon Society operates this rare and wonderful place, once called the Dallas Nature Center, but it’s the dedicated and ingenious volunteers that make this treasure come alive.

The Fine Art of Food

Some impressive agricultural operations occur in South Dallas and South Oak Cliff. Paul Quinn College became legendary when it turned its football field into the We Over Me Farm (WeOverMeFarm.com), which trains students in the skill of growing food on a commercial scale. It even has a mascot: Spike The Touchdown Tomato, toting a turnip football.

South Dallas is considered a food desert, where fresh produce and unprocessed foods are hard to obtain. In a partnership with Good Local Markets, farm products are sold each Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Paul Quinn Market Located on a busy DART bus line, the operation brings healthy foods to all of South Dallas, healing a community on many levels.

We Over Me Farm and associates have expanded into locavore items like heirloom vegetables, specialty fruits, microgreens, herbs and honey. Locally manufactured pickles, preserves, sauces, plus breads and baked goods also join the menu. Non-edibles like handmade soaps and body care products are also featured.

Healing on a personal scale is facilitated by Eat the Yard (EatTheYard. net), an urban farming operation

founded by two veterans that train and employ other veterans. A 17-acre farm in Desoto, plus a network of high-intensity garden spaces in yards and open spaces, create produce for local markets and

Jeff & Steve, Eat the Yard restaurants. For more community garden goodness, visit Community Gardens of Oak Cliff (CommunityGardensOC.wordpress.com).

Enjoy fresh foods cooked for you at Sankofa Kitchen & Smoothie Bar (see Facebook). A bastion of lean chicken and turkey dishes, it has lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Ann’s Health Center & Market (annshfc.com) has brought healthy foods and advice to the area for decades, now with a cafe boasting a creative, fresh menu and some stellar sandwiches.

Community: Hipster, Heart Centered and Ecological

Trinity Environmental Academy. (triea.org/, operated by no-profit Sustainable Education Solutions, is a charter school dedicated to nature and science-based education for Dallas youth and families. It stresses sustainability, environmental stewardship, and service to the community through its classes and summer camps. It is located near the Great Trinity Forest and Paul Quinn College campus.

Tyler Station (tylerstation.com) aims to be the compelling center that draws all these disparate elements of South Oak Cliff together. Its location next to the Tyler/Vernon DART light rail station gives that dream some punch. The 70-year-old building, a former manufacturing plant, was environmentally renovated by devel-

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The spiritual heart of it is Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff (oakcliffuu.org) with modern buildings and beautiful rock labyrinth that merge into the wooded landscape. Its humanist message of curiosity and spiritual seeking, kindness and compassion, laced with a strong commitment to justice, is a perfect philosophical match for the area. Join them on Sundays, for seasonal celebrations and a monthly jazz jam.

The church is also the Oak Cliff location for Dallas Shambhala Meditation (Dallas.Shambhala.org/community/oak-cliffsatellite-center/.

oper Monte Anderson, creator of the Belmont Hotel and founding president of the North Texas chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism.

Enterprises in Tyler Station’s co-working space include arts and crafts (jewelry, art, sculpture), creative industrialists (furniture and décor making, crafting, welding, woodworking, landscaping), white collar (design, videography, media relations, law, finance, and manufacturing (Oak Cliff Brewery). All tenants must participate in the recycling program and are encouraged to reuse and repurpose materials. Classes at the martial arts and movement studios, and festivals like MayFair, keep it busy with happy, shiny people.

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o many, hiking means long-distance treks through forests or backpacking remote terrain. “In reality, it’s more about getting out into green areas close to home,” says Wesley Trimble, of the American Hiking Society. “It’s about immersion in nature.”

Day hiking can be easily tailored to personal preferences and interests. “Excellent apps and websites list and describe trails in your area or community. We have a database on our site that’s helpful,” says Trimble (AmericanHiking.org).

He’s personally high on old rail lines that have been converted to wide, accessible paths (RailsToTrails.us).

A Trail for Everyone Whatever our location, age or fitness level, a hike can provide opportunities for calming solitude or connecting with people we care about. Individuals with disabilities can also get outdoors at accommodating trails such as those at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, in Delaware. There’s always something to be learned in identifying wildlife and plants.

“Families can enjoy time walking outdoors together in ways impossible in other settings,” observes Verna Gates, founder of Fresh Air Family, a Birmingham, Alabama, outdoor activities educational foundation. “Nature aids in well-being in many ways.” She points to studies cited at NatureAndForest Therapy.org/the-science.html that reveal how trees emit enzymes into the air that help improve our emotional and physical health. “When I lost a child, the only place I found solace was in nature. Sitting in a patch of wildflowers truly brought me back to living,” recalls Gates.

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Explorers’ Heaven Following a lovely trail, much like inspired cooking, is as intriguing and delightful as we wish it to be. From wildflower paths to wine country trails, the great outdoors invites exploration of woodlands, glens, forests, mountain valleys, coastal areas, bayous, deserts and other terrain. Experienced daytrippers recommend revisiting favorite trails in specific seasons.

“I love being in the natural world, be it New Jersey, Florida or Alaska. Every trail offers surprises,” marvels distance hiker Craig Romano (CraigRomano.com). As the author of several day hike guidebooks, he’s seen firsthand how, “Every part of the country offers different perspectives and forms of beauty. The greatest biological diversity in our country is found in the Great Smoky Mountains, where the rhododendrons are breathtaking in spring.”

The world’s largest mapped cave system is in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park. Hiking to observe other subterranean wonders in Indiana or Virginia’s Natural Bridge Caverns is no less exhilarating than walking Alabama’s covered bridge trail or painter Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch country, in New Mexico. The Appalachian Trail, running between Maine and Georgia, attracts thousands of adventurous long-distance trekkers, but such trails also offer sections ideal for day hikes.

Geomagnetic points in Arizona’s vortex region or America’s Stonehenge, in New Hampshire, afford unusual destinations.

The wonders of California’s Sonoma County include Planet Walk, a scale model path that illustrates our solar system. The Crater of Diamonds State Park, in Arkansas, is the only place in the world where hikers can dig for diamonds and keep what they find, although quartz diamond sites (semiprecious stones less hard than diamonds) can be accessed at other U.S. locales. Coastal walks lead to discovering sea glass and shells.

Arboretums in urban areas offer trails flush with local flora.

Joining or starting a hiking club based on common interests is one way to go. “One of our guidebook series encourages outdoor enthusiasts to explore the natural world in their immediate backyards. This approach especially appeals to families, first-time trail users and athletes looking for a quick nature fix after work,” offers Helen Cherullo, publisher of Mountaineers Books (MountaineersBooks.org), a nonprofit committed to conservation and sustainable lifestyles.

Wherever we venture, take nothing but pictures and leave nature untouched. Cherullo reminds us, “Connecting people to treasured natural landscapes leads to active engagement to preserve these places for future generations.

The future of public lands—owned by every American citizen—is literally in our hands.” They deserve our vote.

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

North Texas Experts Recommend Favorite Day-Hiking Trails

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aster Naturalist Ben Sandifer, DFW’s most prolific environmental steward, says, “I recommend the following trails because they are family friendly, easy to find and safe. Also, other than Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA), these trails are free from an entrance fee. The trails are in different parts of the metroplex, as well.

“I would put Cedar Ridge Preserve at the top of the list! (AudubonDallas.org/cedar-ridge-preserve) Arbor Hills Preserve, in Plano, (Plano.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/ Arbor -Hills-Nature-Preserve-20) is nice, as well.

Other picks include River Legacy Park (RiverLegacy. org/river-legacy-park-information), in Arlington and LLELA trail (llela.unt.edu/llelas-trails), in Lewisville.

Wendel Withrow, president of the Dallas Sierra Club and author of Best of Tent Camping Texas, states, “The best local hiking is Cedar Ridge Nature Preserve in the Cedar Hill area. Arbor Hills, in Plano, is also good, but most of the trails are paved. I also recommend a great source for all the best hiking trails is 60 Hikes Within 60 miles: Dallas-Ft Worth, by Joanie Sanchez.

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or those unable to visit the amazing Metroplex nature trails, many outdoors destinations are perfect for a bike ride, stroll, vigorous workout or a day in the park, all accessible by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).

White Rock Lake Trail is the granddaddy of local hike and bike

trails, and it’s much more extensive than the ring around the lake. From just east of White Rock Station, head south to the nine-mile loop or go north to the less-traveled, forested White Rock Creek Trail, which follows the rambling creek for more than seven miles to LBJ Freeway.

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Bachman Lake is another mainstay for local hikers and bikers, with a paved trail that meanders along the lake’s shore, passing waterfowl and cypress trees. With a length of five kilometers, this is the perfect place for serous runners to train. It’s located just to the northeast of Bachman Station.

Opened in 2000, the Katy Trail is one of Dallas’ most popular hikeand-bike trails. The former rail corridor extends from the American Airlines Center, where it is accessible via Victory Station, through the Turtle Creek greenbelt running through the heart of the city to the edge of Highland Park, north of Knox Street. Around the midway point of this 3.5-mile trail, pause for refreshment at a couple of al fresco cafés that directly face the trail.

When the Orange Line opened, it forged another rail-to-trail connection. The Campion Trail is a paved

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Campion Trail path extending through both wooded and open areas along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River from North Irving just east of Las Colinas Urban Center Station, north six-and-a-half miles to Valley Ranch. This trail offers a bonus to mountain bike riders, as there are several unpaved detours that lead to wilder areas off the beaten path.

Cottonwood Trail wends its way roughly from Spring Valley Road to Royal Lane, and it can be accessed from the southwest corner of the parking lot of Forest Lane Station.

The paved path is fairly new and very smooth, making it a great choice for roller-blades. It runs mostly through residential areas, with access to major shopping areas, transportation, medical facilities and educational institutions.

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or 40 years, Social Psychologist Ellen Langer has conducted pioneering research on the power of our minds to shape health and well-being.

Langer’s work demonstrates that changing what we think and believe can transform not only our experiences, but also our bodies—a once-radical idea now common among neuroscientists. Her unconventional experiments often involve mind tricks: taking elders’ subjective thoughts back 20 years to reverse objective metrics of aging; fostering weight loss in a group of hotel maids by simply suggesting that their jobs qualify as exercise; and even changing blood sugar levels in diabetics by speeding up or slowing down perce ived time during a video game session.

Affectionately dubbed the “Mother of Mindfulness”, Langer was the first female professor to earn tenure in Harvard University’s psychology department. A prolific writer and scientist, she has authored more than 200 related articles and 11 books, including Mindfulness; The Power of Mindful Learning; On Becoming an Artist: Reinventing Yourself Through Mindful Creativity; and Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power

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of Possibility. Langer lives, paints, works and observes the world from Cambridge, Massachusetts. Learn more at EllenLanger.com.

What is mindful learning, and how can we best practice it?

All learning is mindful; the only way to learn is by noticing new things.

When we stop observing and get into our heads, wondering if that answer was right or if we responded quickly enough, we exit learning mode and enter mindlessness, where no learning can really take place.

Part of what makes travel exciting, for example, is that we are primed to experience new things and pay attention to them, but actually, newness surrounds us at all times, no matter where we are. What makes us mindless is the mistaken notion of already knowing, when everything is always changing.

What techniques, with or without meditation, can we adopt to change our mindset and mental habits to reduce stress and increase health and happiness?

Most mindlessness occurs by default, rather than design. If we all realized

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that through mindfulness we could look better, feel better, be better received and do better things—all claims that are supported by scientific research—it wouldn’t be hard to choose.

Meditation is essentially a tool to lead you to the simple act of intentional noticing, but many routes lead to that destination. One way to learn mindfully is to learn conditionally; to see the world as “it would seem that” and “could be”, which is very different than “it is.”

If we recognized that evaluations occur in our heads rather than the external world, much of our stress would dissipate. Negativity and stress are typically a result of mindless ruminations about negative things we think are inevitable.

If we simply ask ourselves why the dreaded event might not occur, we’d be less stressed. Next, if we ask ourselves how it may actually be a good thing if it does happen, again stress would diminish.

How do the mental constructs we attach to our experiences affect outcomes of health and well-being?

Mental constructs are positions we consider as accepted certainties.

When a physician makes a diagnosis, most people take it as a certainty and behave accordingly. Assuming that pain, decline or failure is inevitable can cause an individual to give up hope of complete recovery.

But science only suggests probabilities, and if we understand this, we’ll go to work on a solution.

We have a tremendous amount of control over our health that goes untapped. Placebos are today’s strongest medications demonstrating this fact. Initially, placebos were frowned upon by the pharmaceutical industry because a drug couldn’t be brought to market if a placebo was just as effective. When someone gives you a pill and you get better not because of the pill, but because of your beliefs about it, you realize that what stands in the way of healing is your own mindset.

How have you seen these principles play out in your own life?

My fascination with the ability of our mind to change our health began when my mother’s diagnosed metastasized breast cancer disappeared, a fact the medical world could not explain. Since then, my own prognosis related to a smashed ankle from a Beth Israel teaching hospital physician with the Harvard Medical School, stating that I would always walk with a limp and never play tennis again, has been completely overturned.

My mission coming out of these two experiences is to determine how we can apply our mental capacities to increase control of our health and well-being.

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FEAST IN THE FIELDS

The Rise of Pop-Up Organic Dining

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he flip side of enjoying farm to table is taking the table to the farm. So-called “pop-up feasts” are booming at farms throughout the country during growing and harvest seasons. While the format varies, dinners are typically hosted on working rural or urban farms, last about three hours and include aperitifs and a tour before the meal. Wine pairings or beer tastings and live music may be among the enticing activities offered.

Gabriele Marewski, owner of Paradise Farms, near Miami, Florida, was a pioneering forerunner of the trend. For 10 years prior to retirement, she hosted more than 50 chefs, served thousands of guests an organic Dinner in Paradise and raised more than $50,000 for area charities. Periodic onsite dinners continue (ParadiseFarms.net).

“Many chefs are active in farm-totable dinners on the West Coast. We also see participation among wineries, orchards, cheese makers and breweries,” says A.K. Crump, CEO of TasteTV, in San Francisco, which also supervises PopUpRestaurants.com. “People like to meet the meal maker and know more about the origin of what they eat.”

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“I started Dinner on the Farm nine years ago to create unique experiences that connect people to the places their food is grown and the people that grow them,” says Monica Walch, whose popup dinners are served picnic-style for friends and families that bring their own tableware. Her company’s Midwest events, usually offered on Minnesota and Wisconsin farms, always feature local chefs, food ingredients and breweries (DinnerOnTheFarm.com).

“There’s nothing like being comfortably seated in the field where your food is growing and having the opportunity to enjoy it just hours after it’s been picked. Then, add in one-on-one conversations with your chef, brewer and farmer, as well as like-minded community members,” observes Walch, who grew up on an organic dairy farm in Minnesota.

Setting the bar for high-end, white tablecloth, adults-only communal events, Outstanding in the Field tours the country to offer a taste of fresh, local cuisine prepared by top regional chefs. They’re known for serving meals on long tables set up in fields on

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prairie ranches, in olive groves or fruit orchards, as well as at urban rooftop farms or near vegetable row crops.

“Our mission is to get folks out to the farm and honor the people whose good work brings nourishment to the table,” says organization founder and chef/artist Jim Denevan. More than 90, five-hour events that include appetizers and a guided farm tour are being held all the way through November in more than a dozen states (see OutstandingInTheField.com).

“Some of our most popular events feature farmers of the sea, and are set alongside the ocean or other bodies of water,” adds Lisa Supple, publicist for the company. “They feature local fisher people and oyster and abalone farmers.”

“Epicurean San Diego offers popup farm dinner events at Dickinson Farm, in National City, California,” explains owner Stephanie Parker (Epicurean SanDiego.com). “We strive to completely source our produce from the farm.” The veteran-owned, certified organic Dickinson Farm features heirloom fruits, vegetables and herbs grown on a large city lot. “We have focused on urban farms to inspire more people to grow their own food and to show that you don’t have to live on a huge piece of property in the countryside,” Parker notes.

Some pop-up feasts are managed directly by local farmers in partnership with lead chefs. Others serve as annual fundraising events, like The Foodshed Alliance’s Farm to Fork Dinner and Wine Tasting, now in its seventh year (Tinyurl.com/Foodshed-AllianceFarm2Fork).

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Dogs at Work Finding the Right Dog for the Job

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very dog needs a meaningful job.

Like us, some need help figuring out what they want to be when they grow up; others choose their own specialty. With imagination and experimentation, even a problem pooch can became an unexpected blessing.

Comforting Companions A 7-year-old hound and canine-style Houdini named Gumby was adopted seven times, surrendered to the shelter eight times and thrice became a stray.

An unprecedented 11 return trips to the Charleston Animal Society, in South Carolina, convinced the staff he prefers shelter life. Now his self-appointed job is comforting and helping new arrivals adjust to their temporary home.

Dentist April Patterson owns Dr. Patty’s Dental Boutique and Spa, in

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Fort Lauderdale. After attending a local Humane Society fashion show, she returned to her office with Oliver, a four-pound Pomeranian mix of undetermined age. This cutie’s job is to steady nervous patients. “It wasn’t planned,” says Patterson. “Oliver will bark nonstop when left alone, but being one of the staff makes him happy.

Meeting Oliver is part of our hiring process.”

Dory, a yellow Labrador certified therapy dog, is approved by the San Diego district attorney’s office to offer aid in court when a victim or witness testifies in front of the

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Deemed “too large to sell,” Bert, a chocolate Pomeranian, wound up in an Oklahoma shelter. Kathy Grayson, owner of The Hole, a New York City art gallery, saw his photo on Petfinder. com and fell in love. She immediately traveled to adopt him. Bert, whom she characterizes as quiet, refined and perfectly suited to the art world, loves being at the gallery and has attended art fairs in major U.S. cities. Follow Bert’s adventures via Instagram.com/bertiebertthepom.

“Edie, a boxer mix puppy, started training as an assistance dog, but her personality proved better suited to the hospitality industry,” says Julie Abramovic Kunes, public relations manager for the Fairmont Hotel, in Berkeley, California. Kunes’ Edie was hired by the Fairmont Pittsburgh Hotel in 2011, before making the career move west with her in 2017. A former shelter dog, Edie greets visitors as a community ambassador.

Special Rescue Teams Mas, a water-loving Newfoundland, redefines “rescue dog”.

The Scuola Italiana Cani Salvataggio, or Italian School of Rescue Dogs, is the largest national organization in Italy to train dogs and handlers for water rescue. Helicopters can often reach a swimmer in distress more quickly than a boat. The dog jumps out to circle the victim until they can grab her harness before swimming to shore or a human partner. Mas,

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Bloodhounds are renowned for their super sniffers. Lou, a nine-year K9 veteran, on Pennsylvania’s West York Borough Police Department force, ultimately applied for retirement, passing the harness to Prince, a 3-monthold bloodhound. Prince was sworn in

by District Judge Jennifer J.P. Clancy in her Spring Garden Township courtroom. The ceremony emphasizes a K9’s status in the community and within law enforcement. Paired with Officer Scott Musselman for eight months of training, the duo will work with the Missing Child Task Force.

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

APR Webinar: Recycling Rigid Plastics Beyond Bottles – 12-1:15pm. This webinar will provide an overview of The Residential Bulky Rigid Plastics Toolkit resources to support recycling rigid plastics beyond bottles. To register, Bit.ly/2tEvBiy.

Animal Exploration – 2-2:45pm. Discover the habits and adaptations of a native animal during a live animal observation with a River Legacy Naturalist.

Space is limited so RSVP. Free. 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. 817-860-6752.

Happiness: A Different Perspective – 7-8:30pm.

Learn more about happiness with Anna Doiliani.

Anna is currently the director of the BK Centre in Beirut while she also travels the world running seminars on human spiritual development. Free.

Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 1420 N Cooper St, Ste 112, Arlington. BKDallas.net.

Deadline to Apply To Become a Young Environmentalist – Each year, SEA LIFE Grapevine selects a group of Young Environmentalists that share the aquarium’s passion for conservation. To enter, kids must draw a picture or create a 30 to 60-second video that shows what they can do to protect the environment. Free. Entries must be submitted to sealifegrapevine@sealifeus.com by August 5.

Facebook.com/SeaLifeGrapevine.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

How to Build Your Nutritional Stress Shield – 11:30am-1:30pm. Join the Mid-Cities JP Co-Op host guest speaker Dr. Roy Vartabedian who is a specialist in Clinical Preventive Care and holds a Doctor of Public Health degree from Loma Linda University, and Master of Public Health degrees in Health Education and Nutrition. Free. East Buffet Restaurant, 4023 W Airport Fwy, Irving.

First Thursday Late Night – 5-9pm. This isn’t summer school; this is the Summer of Science where you can be a part of evolutionary and cellular biology experiments. Free with admission. The Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

Drum Circle – 7-9pm. Drum your prayers and set your intentions! Use our percussion instruments or bring your own. This is a family friendly event so bring the kids and bang a drum. Free. CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. CSLDallas.org.

Summer Sweat Series 2017 – 2pm. Join for the third Annual Summer Sweat Series, in partnership with Dallas Grit Fitness. Make sure you’re on-time, so you get a swag bag, raffle ticket and access to vendors. Free. The Westin Galleria Dallas, 13340 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas. Brittni.Hunt@Westin.com.

Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club: Film Screening: ‘An Inconvenient Sequel’ – 4:15pm. A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought the climate crisis into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. AMC Grapevine

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

MONDAY, AUGUST 7 – 28 Mindfulness for Beginners Four Week Training 10:30am – 12pm – Every Monday For individuals new to the practice or those interested in deepening their understanding and extending their practice. In this seminar you will learn the history, foundations and benefits of mindfulness, structural positioning, our brain on mindfulness, how to incorporate it into your daily life, mindfulness in the workplace, creating a personal practice and much more. Cost $160, and includes unlimited meditation classes at Mastermind for the duration of seminar.

Target First Saturdays – 10am-5pm. Bring the kids and enjoy free admission and fun family programming on the first Saturday of every month. Presented

by Target. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 Stress Management Through Mindfulness 7-8:30p In this workshop you learn what stress is and why we need to work on the way we respond to it. The goal is to help you identify your signs/ symptoms of stress and provide you with accessible tools for managing it. Learn the three most important elements to crafting your own mindfulness routine that will help you become more resilient to life’s daily stressors. Led by Amanda Muhammad. Cost $35

Social Science: Conundrum – 7-11pm. Who stole the ancient Maya artifact? Join our Museum-wide mystery in celebration of our traveling exhibition, Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed. $25/non-members, $15/members. The Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

Bhakti Yoga, Kirtan and Food – 9-11am. This is a complete practice combines a thoughtful talk on the Bhagavad Gita For the mind, a deep physical Yoga practice to live music for the body, and Kirtan (a group mantra meditation) for the heart. Followed by vegetarian lunch. $20. Shakti Yoga Center, 604 Main St, Garland. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

Park Cities Democrats: Rita Beving of Clean Water Action – 10:30am-12pm. Hear more about the work of Clean Water Action in the DFW area. University Park Public Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza, University Park. UPTexas.org/Government/UP-Public-Library.

Presented by Mastermind Meditation Center 3858 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas For more information call 214-522-4575 or visit MastermindMeditate.com

Innovative Reuse Business Models Webinar – 1-3pm. We know that Reuse is one of the R’s and has a place above Recycling on the waste hierarchy, but what does the business of reuse look like? Speakers will share leading national models for making reuse work for the bottom line through creative repurposing, repair, resale, and remanufacturing. Free. To register, Bit.ly/2v1nrkp.

Women Organizing Women Democrats: Film Screening “An Inconvenient Sequel” – 6:30pm.

An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power starring Al Gore. Speaker and discussion immediately to follow the movie. $20/advance, $25/at the door.

Bit.ly/2tU8oEn. Wildlife Sanctuary Night – 7pm. See presentations from The Creature Teacher and Black Beauty Ranch with live animals (including a kangaroo) that are engaging entertainment for children and adults alike. Free. Brookhaven College, Building H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. 972-699-1687.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

Permission to Pause – 6:30-8pm. We are inviting you to pause, breathe, and unplug with a yoga and meditation class. The class will be taught by our Brand Ambassador Brook Cheatham. Free. Athleta, 10720 Preston Road, Dallas. 214-361-0005.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

Essential Oils Education – 6:30-7:30pm. Are you looking for a healthier you? Come to an essential oil educational presentation. Free. HealthSource of Arlington Matlock, 3330 Matlock Rd, Ste 206, Arlington.

Summer Documentary Series: Racing Extinction – 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy some popcorn and get inspired by an award winning documentary. Free.

Fire Station 3 Training Room, 133 Parkway Blvd, Coppell. KCB@Coppelltx.gov.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

White Rock Lake Clean-up – 8:15am. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Look for the crowd drinking free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. will be provided.

Free. 214-455-2115.

Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club: Camping 101 – 8:30am-12:30pm. Experienced and patient Sierra Club outings leaders will demonstrate equipment and answer questions. Topics to be covered include selection and care of tents, back packs and day packs, stoves, hiking boots, clothing, sleeping bags as well as meal and trip planning. $15. 817-9246242. To RSVP Claudia.Blalock@att.net.

Holy Yoga Experience – 9am-1pm. The Holy Yoga Experience is a half day event that includes a Holy Yoga practice, the Word, worship, and community. $25. Park Cities Baptist Church, 3933 Northwest Pkwy, Dallas. Events@holyyoga.net.

Nature Hike with New Perspective – 9-10:30am.

Look up. Look down. Look all around. Walk with Master Naturalist Linda, and with the aid of simple tools, see nature in a new way. Weather permitting. Free

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with paid parking. Bonham State Park. 903-583-5022.

There Goes the Sun – 11:40am-2:39pm. Create a Solar Eclipse viewer to safely view the partial eclipse. We will make a pin-hole viewer that you can take home to view the solar eclipse. Remember, looking directly at the sun, even during a partial eclipse, can cause serious eye damage. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd. Coppelltx.gov/residents/public-library.

Freedom Through Our Feet: Dallas Women’s Yoga and Ecstatic Dance – 6:30-9:30pm. This event is an invitation to be and move however you wish. First through an invigorating yoga practice led byVanessa Palavicini. Then through a musical journey guided by Jessica Tartaro. $20-35. V12 Yoga, 600 South Harwood St, Dallas. V12Yoga.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 14

Beginners Raja Yoga Meditation Course – 7-8:30pm. Benefits of Raja Yoga Meditation include peace of mind; relaxation of body, mind and spirit; new attitudes and responses to life; positive relationships; a deep sense of self-worth; and more. Free.

Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. BKDallas.net.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15

Meaningful Moments – 10-11:30am. Designed specifically for individuals with early stage dementia and their family members or caregivers, Meaningful Moments is a monthly program that includes a gallery discussion, an interactive component, and an art-making activity in the Art Studio. Free, but reservations are required. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

Citizens Climate Lobby, Arlington Chapter: Monthly Meeting – 6pm. Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s Arlington Chapter is a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. Northeast Library.

1905 Brown Blvd, Arlington. TheLunas@Prodigy.net.

Women Texas Film Festival 2017 – Aug 16-20.

The Women Texas Film Festival showcases female driven films created by women. These films are for everyone and all genders will love the range and production value of these films. Texas Theatre, 231 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas. WomenTXFF.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

Learn at Lunch: Bearded Irises – 12-1pm. This month, it’s time to plant bearded irises, those hard working, low maintenance perennials that reward you with dramatic blooms each spring for years to come. $15. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18

City of Dallas: Deadline to Enter Water-wise Landscape Tour – 5pm. Dallas Water Utilities is accepting entries for its 23rd annual Water-Wise Landscape Tour. The tour to be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017. SaveDallasWater.com.

til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12pm. This event presents live outdoor concerts featuring the best in regional music talent and film screenings in the Nasher Garden, along with social activities. Free.

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas.

214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

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Late Night Talk: The Guerrilla Girls – 7pm.

The Guerrilla Girls use their art campaigns to raise awareness about gender and ethnic discrimination in the art world and beyond. Join for a discussion about the group’s work. $10/public, $5/student, free/DMA member. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

Grand Prairie Hatch Chile Fest 2017 – 8am12pm. Here, you can buy hatch chiles raw or roasted, you can enjoy some live music and take a gander at everything else the Grand Prairie Farmer’s Market has to offer. Free, but chilies are for-purchase. Market Square, 120 W Main St, Grand Prairie. 972-2378110. GPTX.org/about-us/community-calendar/ special-events/hatch-chile-festival.

Trail Maintenance at Cedar Ridge Preserve – 8-11am. Come to the hilly terrain of Cedar Ridge Preserve to help maintain one of the better trail networks in Dallas. 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas.

469-223-7902. AudubonDallas.org/cedar ridge.html.

River Cleanup Day – 9am-12pm. Come and join to clean up the Paluxy River. Bring gloves, water shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting wet in, a towel and water. Free. Dinosaur Valley State Park.

Candyce.Johnson@tpwd.texas.gov.

Succulent Creations Workshop – 9:30-11:30am.

Learn to make unique planting projects with the ever-diverse succulents. Raffle prize and great gardening education in the Gardener’s Classroom. $25. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

Visioning Circle – 6-7pm. The Visioning Circle of Life supports spiritual growth by incorporating the spiritual practice of visioning, as developed by Dr. Michael B. Beckwith. CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. 972866-9988. CSLDallas.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

STAR North Texas Awards Luncheon – 11-1pm.

These annual awards recognize outstanding contributions of individuals, communities, and businesses for developing or maintaining programs involving recycling and other sustainability efforts in North Texas. $45. Embassy Suites Grapevine, 2401 Bass Pro Dr, Grapevine. RecyclingStar.org/events/starnorth-texas-awards-luncheon/.

For Parents: Eating to Fuel Your Athlete – 6-7pm.

Some topics to be covered: signs of heat intolerance, electrolyte imbalances, optimal hydration, as well as what to eat before and after sports practices/games.

Free. Natural Grocers, 759 Grapevine Hwy, Hurst.

682-738-3014.

Stress Management Through Mindfulness – 7-8:30pm. In this workshop learn what stress is and why we need to work on the way we respond to it.

The goal of this workshop is to help you identify your signs/symptoms of stress and to provide you with accessible tools for managing it. $35. 3858 Oak Lawn Ave, Ste 410, Dallas. MastermindMeditate.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24

CAPCOG Solid Waste Workshop: Commercial Food Waste – 9:30am-3pm. David S. Yanke, Director, NewGen Strategies & Solutions, will bring his expertise and experience to help us get a handle on

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how we may increase food waste diversion from our area landfills. CAPCOG Pecan Meeting Room, 6800 Burleson Rd Bldg 310, Ste 165, Austin. To register, Bit.ly/2utQvy5.

Coppell Cultural Committee – 6:30-7:30pm. The committee consists of city staff and community members interested in ways to promote cultural inclusivity and diverse programming for all members of the Coppell community. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd. Coppelltx. gov/residents/public-library.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

Lake Highlands Orchestra: Community Recycling and Shredding – 9am-1pm. Rid your home of unwanted electronics, sporting goods, toys, multimedia, books, clothing and more. Visit BubbFundraising.com for a list of accepted items.

Free. Lake Highlands High School, 9449 Church Rd, Dallas. Cindita_E@yahoo.com.

Art in the Park – 10-11am. Do you or your children like art? Make your own souvenir to take home with you and learn about animal tracks too. $4 per person.

Boat House, Daingerfield State Park. 903-645-2921.

Labyrinth Walk Coffee House Vaudeville Night 2017 – Time TBA. Guests can look forward to all kinds of entertainment, including circus freaks, dancers, musical acts and much more. Oak Cliff Unitarian Universalist Church, 3839 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas. LabyrinthWalkCoffeehouse.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

Thai Yoga Workshop – 3-4:30pm. In this workshop you will give and receive the sacred healing art of Thai Yoga which combines assisted yogic stretches, rhythmic pressure and breathwork. $20.

Arlington Yoga Center, 1011 W Abram St, Arlington. ArlingtonYogaCenter.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

Artini Hour – 6-8pm. Monthly Artini Hours are a fun way for adults to socialize, enjoy some drinks and create a recycled or upcycled art project. 21 and up only. $20. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington.

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ongoingcalendar All Calendar events for the September issue must be received by August 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email Publisher@NADallas.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

daily Energy Blast — Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth.

817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.

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

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

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ZimSculpt at Dallas Arboretum – 9am-5pm. ZimSculpt, a world renowned exhibition of modern Zimbabwean stone sculptures, features over 200 sculptures on display at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. $15. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. DallasArboretum.org.

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

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

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification — 9-11:15am. Participate in meditation, chanting and readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita.

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

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

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

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

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

214-670-8443.

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

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

sunday Hiking Yoga — 9-10:30am. Our 90-minute yoga hikes stretch, strengthen and re-focus you on the trail. $20. Revechron Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas. 972505-1201. YogaBusinessConnection@gmail.com.

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

214-243-2104. Sandra.Rodriguez@DallasCityHall. com.

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

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

972-462-5136.

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

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

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

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

Zen to Go — Mon thru Thurs. 12-12:45pm. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter. com.

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

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

Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson.

972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Chakra Sound Meditation — 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157.

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

972-462-5136.

Alzheimer’s Support Group — 2-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tues. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940.

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Tuesday Meditation — 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the silence of a gently guided meditation. All levels of experience welcome. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, The Gathering Place, Dallas. KarenRomestan@DallasUnity.org.

DallasUnity.org.

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

DallasHolisticWellnessCollective.com.

Circle of Men — 7pm. A regular gathering in a safe non-competitive environment to share with other men. This powerful tool helps men feel better in general. Love offering. The Gathering Place, Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas.

214-826-5683. Drew Weininger: KarenRomestan@ DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org.

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

Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas.

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

COH Donation Yoga Class — 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Donations accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817-4532328. CommunityOfHope.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

AnandaDallas.org.

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

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

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

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

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

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

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Info@CSLDallas.org Laughing Yoga — 7-8:15pm. Healthy and playful experience that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted.

Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-5216157. LaughYoga.org.

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

Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/ seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661.

Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

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

Alzheimer’s Support Group — 2-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker each month. Free.

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

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

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

Chill Yoga 101 — 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow. Yoga is significant to everyone in a personal and unique way. Breathe, feel and let go for a moment. All levels welcome. $12 suggested donation.

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

friday savethedate Friday Aquacise — 9:30-10:15am.

6 – 6:45pmLow impact water aerobics for allMindful levels. Participants must be members Happy Hour of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free.

This class is an to unwind, Aquatic Center & opportunity Recreation Center, 234 relax, E Pkwy, mingle and get your mindfulness on. The Coppell. 972-462-5136. class is broken into two separate mindfulness Family Funand Fridays at the Dallas Arboretum sessions includes food, drinks and good — 10am-2pm.

Join every Friday the week shadyand Pecan conversation.

Unwind frominyour Grove forwith facegood painting, a petting zoo, yourself silhouette connect people and prepare artist Micki Triggs music weekend. for the little ones. $15. for an and awesome 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6612. Dallas Arboretum.org. Presented by Mastermind Chair Massage — 3-6Meditation pm. Sign upCenter for an appoint3858 Oak Lawn Dallas minimum. ment in advance or walk in.Ave, 10-minute For more information call 214-522-4575 $1/minute.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W BethelorRd, MastermindMeditate.com Coppell. visit 972-462-5136.

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

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THREE-MO N TH EDITO RIAL CALENDAR AN D MARKETIN G P LAN N ER Garden Gigs at the Dallas Arboretum — 7:309:30pm. Bask in the magic of live music at twilight as Garden Gigs returns to the Dallas Arboretum. Parking is complimentary. $8/Members, $10/Non-Members.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-5156525. KBruton@DallasArboretum.org.

Friday Night Bike Ride — 7:45pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake. All skill levels welcome. Helmets required and lights/ water recommended. Post-ride eats at Jake’s. New Dallas Bike Works Parking Lot, 4875 W Lawther Dr, Dallas. DORBA.org.

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

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

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

White Rock Lake Cleanup — 9am. 2nd Sat. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Love of the Lake, northeast corner of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard, Dallas. 214824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org.

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

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

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

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

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

KC KORE CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Steven Kloster, DC Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Ln, Suite C534, Dallas 972-566-3355 KansasCityCore.com/Chiropractor-Dallas We are a hospital based, comprehensive Chiropractic care, rehabilitation and pain center designed to achieve optimum results through caring, compassion and individual treatment plans. Specializing in spinal decompression and pre-natal care, we accept most forms of major insurance. Extended, offices hours and free parking. Call now to schedule an appointment. See ad on page 12.

CONCIERGE SERVICE BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS ROCKWALL HOLISTIC NETWORK 214-454-2842 Facebook.com/RockwallHolisticNetwork

Rockwall Holistic Network’s mission is to foster a community of holistic practitioners who serve Rockwall and neighboring cities. The group shares specific modalities of treatment, ideas, marketing opportunities, advice and friendship. Their aim is to help each other grow, while being a wellspring of healthful information for all. Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month. See ad, page 31.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Established almost 100 years ago, The Hockaday School provides a college preparatory educa-tion for girls; from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, including Boarding school for grades 8-12.

With an approximate enrollment of 1,000 students and a 10:1 student teacher ratio, Hockaday students enjoy a 100% acceptance rate to college.

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

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

ELECTRIC VEHICLES DON HERRING AUTOMOTIVE

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

TEXAS TOYOTA OF GRAPEVINE 801 State Hwy 114 East, Grapevine 877-858-0831 ToyotaOfGrapevine.com

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

See our website for details.

ENERGY BREEZE ENERGY

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

Wind power uses no water; which is critical in a droughtplagued state. Using wind energy, you’re good to the environment and your wallet. At an average of 8.6 cents per kilowatt hour, our residential rates are lower than TXU and Green Mountain for aver-age 12-month plans. See ad on back cover.

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

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

HEALTH CARE BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 1-800-4BAYLOR BaylorHealth.com/CancerCare We have a network of comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, offering full range cancer-related and integrative medical services. Whether you want to learn about types of cancer, screenings, prevention, healthy living or support, Baylor is here for you. We offer the experience, expertise and technology you can trust. See ad on page 19.

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

HOMEOPATHY HEALTHY HEALING ARTS/HPWWC

ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS

Cathy Lemmon 469-383-8442 Cathy@HPWWC.org HealthyHealingArts.com

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

ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation. You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad, page 25.

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.

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Gordon Dawkins, LMT 202 S. Austin Dr, Suite 200, Allen 214-998-6916 MassageByGordon@gmail.com

Dr. Daniel Strader 8222 Douglas Ave, Suite 810, Dallas 214-363-7777 2Grin.com A 3rd generation Dallasite, practicing Biological Dentistry for 30 years, we offer non-toxic, healthier, metal-free ceramic crowns, bridges, and implants.

Mercury fillings are removed and replaced safely, and we offer convenient office hours with after work appointments. Experience a pampering environment in our centrally located office. Call our concierge to schedule an appointment now. See ad, on pages 17 & 38.

DR. PHILIP KOZLOW, DDS

5050 Quorum Dr, Suite 340, Dallas 972-458-2465 DallasDentis.net DrKozlow@sbcglobal.net Recognized by Texas Monthly and D Magazine among DFW’s best Doc’s, we practice mercury free dentistry. As an accredited member of IOAMT, we are proud to offer the safest and healthiest dental treatments known to us at this time and are continuously seeking ways to better provide non-toxic, long lasting and aesthetically pleasing dental care.

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At Massage By Gordon the massage is tailored to you! Licensed Massage Therapist with over 5 years experience and strong massage skills. Available for in and outcalls. Comfortable massage room and shower available.

Booking in advance is recommended but last minute inquiries are welcome!

Cash and major credit cards accepted.

MEDICAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER DALLAS

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

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

Kotsanis, MD Constantine A. 2260 Pool Road, Grapevine 817-481-6342 DrKotsanis@gmail.com KotsanisInstitute.com

Smile Ranch is a spa-like dental experience that treats the whole being. Their office practices, treatments, and protocols stand by the belief of biological dentistry.

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

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

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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. inside back cover.

MEDITATION Mastermind Meditation Center 3858 Oak Lawn Ave, Suite 410, Dallas, TX 214-522-4575 MastermindMeditate.com

Mastermind is a gym for your brain – a mindfulness based meditation studio offering a regular schedule of classes seven days a week. Whether a beginner or an experienced meditator, our goal is to guide and support you in using mindfulness to improve brain health. Classes are led by Mastermind-trained professionals and range from 30-45 minutes. See ad on page 3.

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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 well-stocked neighborhood locations also have interesting and unique pet and pet-owner products at reasonable prices. Professional pet grooming and selfservice dog washing stations available. Check out our famous Mississippi Made Dog beds.

PHARMACIES ABRAMS-ROYAL COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 8220 Abrams Rd, Dallas 214-349-8000 4909 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.

PRODUCTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE

ADDISON PAIN MANAGEMENT

Dr. Johnny East, DO Sylvia Flores-Bugarin, DC 16633 Dallas Parkway, Suite 150, Addison 972-380-0000 Combining interventional pain management with chiropractic treatment to provide pain relief though conventional, alternative and natural remedies. Our osteopath, chiropractors, and nurse practitioners work in collaboration to identify and treat your pain in a warm, welcoming environment. Call today to schedule your appointment. See ad on page 7.

SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Suite 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us

AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION STORE

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

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, page 24.

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

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

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

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

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

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

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

Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

THERMOGRAPHY THERMOGRAPHY CENTER

Dr. Michael Einsohn 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405, Dallas 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times finding underlying causes of disease. It looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further eval-uation and follow up care are also offered. See ad, page 30.

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Integrative Medical Group

MARSHALL GRAIN COMPANY

Dr. Brittney Barton, DVM 4509 Lemmon Ave, Dallas 214-329-9454 HEALVet.com

Addison: 16633 Dallas Parkway, Suite 150, Addison, TX Benbrook: 9239 Vista Way, Benbrook, TX Coppell: 670 N MacArthur Blvd, Coppell, TX 972-380-0000 IntegrativeMedical.com

We are a full service Veterinary hospital that focuses on the day to day needs of your pet, from preventative care, illness to surgical support. Devoted to helping support your aging pet, we provide rehabilitative therapies, acupuncture, education and supplemental support. Our goals include advocacy, enrichment services and we provide home delivery of medications and pet nutrition. See ad, page 35.

A multi-disciplinary medical group specializing in family medicine, pain management and chiropractic care. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care to all our patients. Our goal is wellness; our specialty is you. Call today to schedule your appointment at any of our three locations and see how we are different.

See ad on page 7.

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS

HEAL Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad, page 37.

ALL CREATURES EVERY SPINE (A.C.E.S.) Dr. Amy Hayek Dr. Bill Ormston 214-802-7815, 843-860-8336 AllCreaturesEverySpine.com

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

WELLNESS CENTERS ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS AND THERMOGRAPHY CENTER Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3904 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com

We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut is-sues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads, pages 16 & 18.

3525 William D. Tate Ave, Grapevine 817-416-6600 MarshallGrain.com MGC@marshallgrain.com

2455 Ridge Road, Suite 151, Rockwall 972-771-8900 RockwallColonics.com

“Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comfortable and healing environment. We know that timehonored healing traditions – Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal medicine, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic and Colonics work.

Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Relief from pain, stress and tension and the opportunity to achieve your highest potential.” See ad, page 13.

Serving north Texans since 1914, we provide landscaping design, installation and maintenance, drainage and irrigation services, hardscaping and organic maintenance services, as well as organic gardening supplies, pet supplies and you will find the best selections available of native trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs for our kitchen garden.

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

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

YARD AND GARDEN LANDSCAPING WATER MANAGEMENT

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1710 Tantor Rd, Dallas Tom@LandscapeWaterManagement.com 213-878-0312 LandscapeWaterManagement.com Licensed Horticulturists Tom and Bella Thompson have been specializing in irrigation, landscape design and turf management since 1995, using the newest water saving products available. The goal is to save you water and money. Need your sprinkler system to operate at maximum design level, solutions to commercial or residential irrigation or drainage problems -call immediately for a consultation.See ad, page 31.

LIBERTY URBAN AGRICULTURE Irving, TX 214-531-3227 info@LibertyUrbanAgriculture.com LibertyUrbanAgriculture.com

Take the guess work out of starting a vegetable garden and eat healthy all year long. We provide professional vegetable garden design and installation services all over the Metroplex, including elevated gardens, raised-bed gardens, planting and care services, drip irrigation systems and gardening advice. Whether you live on 2 acres or .2 acres, we can help.

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