Natural Awakenings Dallas Metroplex August 2018 Edition

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Simplified Parenting – What Matters Most

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Cultivating Change

ugust is a pivotal period for me. Historically. it’s when I lament things I intended to get done over the summer, realize I have only a few weeks before autumn obligations begin and must decide to eliminate, alter or defer tasks and projects—except for vacation.

My vacation is as necessary as an annual physical exam or car inspection. It’s not a luxury, but a requirement to assure proper functioning of body, mind and spirit. Even our instruction manual, the Bible, calls for us to rest on the Sabbath and take a Sabbatical every seventh year. I like to keep an open heart instead of outlining for God what that looks like.

Although my children have grown up, like many others, my schedule still operates around the school year. My church is preparing for our back-to-school festival and Children’s Church program. My gym is posting its fall hours and classes. Stores advertise back-to-school sales for all ages and the mayor’s back-to-school expo has been announced.

It affects us all, especially in the world of parenting.

Everything seems to be geared toward greater activity, scheduling and stuff. To make life easier, Deborah Shouse’s feature article, “Simplified Parenting,” admonishes the opposite—basically that less of everything except love means more happiness for all (page 20).

Another featured article this month, “Multilevel Healing: Embracing All Dimensions of Well-being,” by Linda Sechrist, has me thinking at a broader level about how almost every person and situation is multidimensional (page 24). As children, we think and behave as though life is one-dimensional and linear, but as we grow in experience and wisdom, we learn that this view does not lead to happiness and success.

Dr. Wayne Jonas, author of How Healing Works, posits that only 20 percent of healing comes from the treatment agent the doctor applies and a full 80 percent of the healing potential that lies dormant in everyone comes from constructing a meaningful treatment response unique to the individual. As I apply this theory to aspects of my being other than health, I find it rings true, yet again attesting to Vilfredo Pareto’s 80/20 rule.

I’m adopting Jonas’ view: “We are more like a garden to be cultivated than a car to be fixed.” This year, I aim to consciously cultivate good health, a calmer and stress-free lifestyle and enhanced relationships. Thinking this way feels easier, more achievable and enjoyable.

We also take a look at stem cell therapy, which regularly prompts inquiries for information. On page 16, Pamela Smith, of the local Healing Sanctuary Institute, discusses the most useful types of cells and delivery methods.

It’s our hope that you find this issue helpful and are encouraged to take action toward living your best life.

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For the past three years, North Texas has boasted the largest single-event NDEW celebration in the country outside of California. The event brings together EV companies, advocates, private owners and curious individuals for a day of electric driving, conversation and fun.

Hosted by the Dallas Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition and the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the event will feature EV industry and advocacy exhibitors, as well as the largest gathering of EVs in the state of Texas. EV owners and enthusiasts will show off their rides, discuss the ownership experience, and demonstrate this clean technology.

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The existing 42,000 square-foot store, previously an Albertsons, has been completely remodeled and will primarily serve the established neighborhoods of northwest Dallas. The new store has created 250 new jobs for the area.

Stephen Butt, president of H-E-B/ Central Market Division, says, “We’ve heard from loyal northwest Dallas customers for years who have asked for a Central Market location in closer proximity to their neighborhoods.” The store will serve customers in Bluffview, Devonshire, Preston Hollow, Midway Hollow, Greenway Parks and surrounding neighborhoods.

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he Trinity River Kite Festival, formerly known as the Trinity River Wind Festival, is keeping all the kite-flying fun and adventure.

It will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 22, at the Trinity River and the Dallas Floodway. This outdoor extravaganza of wind, wings and action is produced by the Trinity Commons Foundation and City of Dallas.

There will be public kite flying and kite-flying lessons, the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center with a stage show of rehabilitated raptors (birds of prey), a free kite giveaway, kid’s mini train rides (fee required), draw n’ go and paper airplane making, the Dallas Stroller Dash (registration required) and Japanese kite-making booth.

Sponsorships are available; vendors call Chris Mathis at 214-671-9500 or email Christopher.

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rom September 1 through February 18, 2019, visitors to Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, in McKinney, will be able to let their imagination run wild as they travel back in time with life-size animatronic dinosaurs along a half-mile nature trail.

The 13th Annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibit of 10 moving and roaring dinosaurs offers interesting facts about both herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs. Future paleontologists will enjoy an outdoor fossil dig and an opportunity to play on two stationary baby dinosaurs.

Two life-size, stationary photo-op dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus rex and Pachyrhinosaurus, provide unique opportunities for guests to take photos with their families and friends.

Children are also welcome to play on them. The Dinosaurs Live! exhibit nature trail is jogging/stroller-friendly, but umbrella strollers and those with small wheels are not recommended.

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he American Heart Association (AHA) is set to transform the way hospitals build and maintain staff competency for critical skills like CPR. More than 200,000 cardiac arrests occur in U.S. hospitals annually and fewer than 24 percent of patients survive. To tackle this problem, the AHA and Laerdal Medical, a manufacturer of medical equipment, have pledged to reduce 50,000 preventable cardiac arrest deaths per year by 2020.

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Public land managers, volunteers and others work tirelessly to restore these areas, make them more resilient to future threats and ensure that people and wildlife continue to enjoy them for years to come. Other milestones for public lands in 2018 are 50th anniversary of National Trails System and the 50th Anniversary of Rivers & Trails Act.

Our natural resources are resilient, but only if we treat them right and give them the care they need. Through volunteer service on National Public Lands Day and grant support to local organizations, NEEF helps ensure people of all ages and abilities connect with public lands for recreation, hands-on learning, and community-building—now and in the future.

Oak Cliff Nature Preserve Clean Up: from 9 a.m. to noon, September 22 OCNP is a 120-acre preserve in the heart of the Oak Cliff neighborhood and well-loved by the people of Dallas and visited by thousands of hikers and bikers year-round. They will be picking up trash and doing some invasive species removal.

Event location: 2875 Pierce St, Dallas.

For more information, email Info@texaslandconservancy.org.

Toyota National Public Lands Day Celebration: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., September 22.

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River Legacy Trail Maintenance and Beautification project: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., September 22.

Trail maintenance, privet pull, trash clean up.

Event location: River Legacy Living Science Center Trails, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington . For more information, email Sherrie@riverlegacy.org .

Keep Flower Mound Beautiful, Fall Trash Bash & Fair: from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., September 22.

Volunteers go out throughout the town to parks, trails, waterways and roadways to pick up trash. The volunteers bring the trash back and are provided with lunch, prizes, and giveaways. A vendor/environmental educational fair begins at 10 a.m. and is open to everyone for free. It includes kids activities, education stations and vendor booths.

Event location: 3411 Peters Colony Rd., Flower Mound. For more information, email kfmb@kfmb.org.

Trash Bash: from 9 a.m. to noon, September 29.

Park cleanup to stop litter from reaching the Elm Fork of the Trinity River.

Event location: 333 E. I-635, Irving. For more information, email Rhose@cityofirving.org.

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Take Magnesium to Metabolize Vitamin D Vitamin D can’t be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels. Thus, it remains stored and inactive for as many as 50 percent of Americans on nutrient-poor diets, reports a research review in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. “Without magnesium, vitamin D is not really useful or safe,” says study co-author Mohammed S. Razzaque, Ph.D., a professor of pathology at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Erie, Pennsylvania.

As a consequence, taking vitamin D supplements can increase a person’s calcium and phosphate levels, even if they remain vitamin D deficient, he explains; and that can lead to vascular calcification if their magnesium levels aren’t sufficient.

The magnesium factor may explain why vitamin D supplementation doesn’t necessarily help vitamin D deficiency-related disorders such as skeletal deformities, cardiovascular diseases and metabolic syndrome. Natural sources of magnesium include almonds, cashews and other nuts, bananas, beans, broccoli, brown rice, egg yolks, fish oil, green vegetables, mushrooms, oatmeal, soybeans, sweet corn, tofu, whole grains, and pumpkin, sesame, sunflower and flax seeds.

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Holding Hands Reduces Pain Holdings hands with a loved one reduces physical pain, report researchers at the University of Colorado and University of Haifa that studied the brainwaves of 22 heterosexual couples between ages 23 and 32. When in each other’s presence, the couples’ brainwaves tended to synchronize, especially in the alpha mu band, a measure of focused attention; holding hands amplified this effect and markedly lowered pain levels. The more empathetic the man was to the woman’s pain, the more their brain activity synced and her pain decreased. Men that were less empathetic did not produce the same effect.

Turmeric Helps Heal Skin Ailments Turmeric, with its renowned anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, seems to improve a number of skin conditions when taken topically or orally, concludes a review of clinical studies published in Phytotherapy. Researchers at Drexel University, in Philadelphia, and the University of California, Sacramento, selected the 10 strongest clinical studies on turmeric out of 234 published. They concluded that this spice, with its active ingredient curcumin, was effective in treating acne, oral lichen planus (mouth inflammation), pruritus (itchy skin), psoriasis, radiodermatitis (a side effect of radiation treatment), diabetic microangiopathy (bleeding of small blood vessels) and diabetic edema (swelling). Studies on other skin conditions were either inconsistent or ineffective, the report concluded.

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer In a five-year study published in The Journal of Urology of 2,000 older Spanish men, those following a Mediterranean diet rich in fish, boiled potatoes, whole fruits, vegetables, legumes and olive oil that was low in juices had a significantly lower risk of aggressive prostate cancer compared to those eating a Western diet.

This protective effect was not found in diets higher in fatty foods, red and processed meat, refined grains and sweets. The researchers also reviewed other science to date, confirming the protective effect of the Mediterranean diet as well as “healthy” and “prudent” diets, all consisting of greater portions of fruits and vegetables.

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Stem Cells Help Joint Pain and More

by Sheila Julson

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ecades of research about stem cell therapy, published everywhere from numerous medical journals to National Geographic and the New York Times, has shown that stem cells have the unique ability to become many different types of cells which can replicate rapidly. This breakthrough has resulted in life-saving therapies and treatments of many diseases and conditions, as well as regenerative therapy, which utilizes healthy stem cells to replace diseased cells.

With regenerative therapy, stem cells are delivered through injection as close as possible to the injury site. “Each stem cell has a receptor, like an antenna, so when you inject a stem cell, a new receptor pops up, and the cells look around and find what needs to be repaired,” explains Pamela Smith, who offers regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy at her wellness center, The Healing Sanctuary Institute of Texas (THSI). “The stem cell then transforms itself into whatever cell is needed to repair that site.”

Smith notes there are different categories of stem cell therapy, and it’s important for patients to ask three questions: where the stem cells come from, the count of the stem cells and the delivery method.

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was platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which draws a patient’s own blood and spins it in a centrifuge that separates the stem cells from the plasma. Smith says the procedure originated in Hollywood as the ‘vampire facial’, which involved doctors injecting the stem cells into wrinkles and using plasma on the face to support the rebuilding of the collagen.

“We know now that stem cells are the key to anti-aging and regeneration of the matrix of the human body. You can rebuild with stem cells,” Smith says. The next phase of stem cell application was to draw out stem cells from body fat, in which doctors do liposuction and separate the fat from the stem cells, reconstitute it and inject it into the injury site. This procedure is used primarily for orthopedic purposes versus cosmetic.

Stem cells can also be harvested directly from umbilical cords after a birth of a healthy, live baby; Dr. Tim Holcomb, at THSI, uses this type of stem cell therapy.

Smith emphasizes the heaviest concentration of stem cells is going to be in the umbilical cord. “With umbilical cord stem cells, you don’t have a rejection factor because the mom and the baby can have different blood types,” Smith says. “Another advantage is that you’re not centrifuging

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it, you’re not separating it and you’re not reconstituting it, and those are three areas where you can have contamination. Stem cells taken directly from the umbilical cord are dropped straight into a syringe, put on dry ice and flown to where it needs to go, so you don’t lose stem cells.”

Through the regenerative stem cell process that Smith uses, new mothers sign consent forms allowing donation of umbilical cord blood from a live birth. All patients’ blood is screened for infections and diseases, and only cord blood from healthy mothers and babies is accepted. Smith emphasized that stem cells used in many regenerative therapies do not come from aborted babies. Due to restrictions the state of Texas has on umbilical cord use, Smith sources cord blood for stem cell therapy from other states, primarily California.

As we get older, the body’s natural stem cell count lowers, so those drawn using methods like PRP or body fat may have a lower stem cell count. New stem cells drawn from cord blood that have never been replicated are heavily concentrated and have no rejection issues, Smith says.

Also, older or large joints need more stem cells for the repair process.

Smith cites many successful recovery stories of patients back, hip and joint pain improving through stem cell regeneration; particularly a multiple sclerosis patient and former concert violinist who, after receiving a stem cell injection near the spine, regained use of her hands and arms.

Smith also uses other services such as the Ondamed biofeedback machine and detoxification therapies on her patients to help get the body in the best condition to accept stem cells. “I believe it’s the wave of the future,” Smith says of stem cell therapy.

“The body can heal itself and knows what to do; you just have to clean out the garbage and give it the proper tools to repair itself.”

The Healing Sanctuary Institute of Texas is located at 2603 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 100, in Dallas. For more information, call 972-521-6550 or visit TheHealing SanctuaryInstitute.com.

Inflammation and What to Do About It

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he term inflammation can be confusing. Sometimes, inflammation is described as a good friend that aids the healing process in our body. Other times, it is described as the enemy that invades and destroys the body. The truth is that both are correct. Inflammation is a chemical process that occurs in response to cellular injury; at least initially.

Good inflammation helps our bodies fight infections and illness. For example, when we fall onto a knee while roller blading and a scab forms at the wound site, the inflammatory process is working appropriately. Ultimately, new and healthy tissue will replace the scab until only a small remnant of the Dr. Johnny East injury remains. Inflammation becomes the enemy when its presence remains longer than needed and the immune system goes into overdrive.

This is considered chronic or excessive inflammation and can eventually cause or contribute to diseases and conditions such as asthma, sinusitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Inflammation can become present in the body due to several factors such as poor diet and lifestyle, exercise (too much or too little), medications, environmental exposures, emotional stress, physical trauma, virus or bacteria.

Sometimes inflammation is self-evident. Osteoarthritis of the knee is a classic example. This is a degenerative process that frequently begins with sports trauma in the teens or 20s. As time goes on there are visible changes involving the joint that are apparent to the untrained eye. Chronic, widespread inflammation may become more challenging to identify. Symptoms can vary and may include unexplained weight loss or weight gain, muscle or joint pain, digestive problems, allergies, high blood pressure, digestive issues or malaise—a general feeling of discomfort that may be difficult to describe with symptoms such as poor concentration.

To reduce inflammation in the body, start by choosing a healthier diet, exercising moderately and reducing stress in daily life. Try an anti-inflammatory diet consisting of whole, nutrient-dense foods such as fruits and vegetables, nuts and whole grains, eggs and fish, and eliminate sugars, processed foods, refined grains, alcohol, and conventional grain-fed meats and dairy. Use natural cleaning and personal care products to eliminate toxins in the home and most importantly, get a good night’s sleep.

If inflammation is suspected, its best to avoid the Internet self-diagnosis and see your healthcare provider for testing and evaluation. Chronic inflammation should be evaluated in a methodical manner, starting with comprehensive blood work and a physical examination.

Dr. Johnny East is an Osteopathic physician and the founder of Addison Pain and Regenerative Medicine, located at 16633 Dallas Pkwy., in Addison. For more information, visit AddisonPain.com.

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Climate Consensus

Researchers Raise Red Flags

A research paper, World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice, published in the journal Bioscience about the fate of humanity, has received more than 20,000 signatures and endorsements from scientists in 184 countries.

Meanwhile, if humans don’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions drastically and maintain carbon sinks like forests within 10 years, the impact on our climate will be catastrophic, according to the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis. Researchers there have developed a model that they believe could do the trick; it calls for fossil fuel consumption to be reduced to less than 25 percent of the global energy supply by 2100, a drastic cut from the 95 percent being used now.

Deforestation also must be cut significantly to lead to a 42 percent decrease in cumulative emissions.

The target is in line with the Paris agreement on climate change, which 194 countries have signed, but not the United States.

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Dolly Parton Donates Millions of Books Singer Dolly Parton donated the 100 millionth book of her career via her nonprofit Imagination Library earlier this year.

She began in 1995, donating books to children in her home state of Tennessee. Now, Imagination Library mails 1 million-plus books per month to children around the world. Parton celebrated the milestone by donating to and giving a reading at the Library of Congress.

“My daddy couldn’t read and write, and that always troubled and bothered him, so I wanted to do something special for him,” says Parton. “I got the idea to start this program and let my dad help me with it, and he got to live long enough to hear the kids call me the ‘book lady.’”

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Pete, a 34-year-old Amazon parrot, received a boot-like prosthesis made by a 3-D printer from a customized mold after his leg was ripped off by a fox. A day later, he was not only already starting to accept it, but also realized he could place his weight on it.

“That in itself is revolutionary for a bird,” says Veterinarian LaToya Latney, service head and attending clinician of the Exotic Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Ryan Hospital, known as Penn Vet. “He gets it.”

In another case of an interspecies application of new medical technology, Lola, a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle, the most endangered species of marine turtle, suffered injuries so extensive that a flipper was amputated. Losing a limb can make it difficult for a turtle to avoid predators or chase after prey. At the Key West Aquarium, in Florida, Iok Wong, Samantha Varela and Vivian Liang, three recent engineering graduates from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Massachusetts, used their specialized skills and 3-D printing to create an effective, low-cost prosthetic turtle flipper.

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Metroplex Dentist Earns Prestigious Fellowship Award

by Sheila Julson

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ship Award, Abramr. R o b y n czyk completed 500 Abramczyk, hours of continuing doctor of dental education dentistry and owner which encompassed of Smile Ranch Famspecific disciplines inily Dentistry, has been cluding orthodontics, a busy person over the endodontics, perilast eight years since odontics, periodongraduating from dentology, oral pathology, tal school. In addition radiology and more. to starting a new denShe also took adtal practice, raising ditional courses that three children, movwere not included in ing to a new home or accounted toward and establishing a nathe fellowship, such turopathic physician as breastfeeding residency, Abramczyk medicine and infant has also achieved one Dr. Robyn Abramczyk tongue-tie, a condiof the highest accotion that restricts the lades in dentistry: the prestigious Fellowship Award, through the tongue’s range of motion.

The other pivotal piece toward Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). achieving the AGD Fellowship Award was

Abramczyk received the Fellowstudying for the exam; a challenge that ship Award during the AGD convocation Abramczyk equated to the complexity of ceremony on June 9 in New Orleans. It is the Texas State board dental exam. “It’s presented to dentists striving to provide superior care by remaining current in their comprehensive, and it’s one of the hardest exams that I ever took,” she relates. “Since profession. “It is quite an accolade, and I just wanted to be a better dentist and learn I see patients at my practice at 6 a.m., I’d wake up at 3 a.m. to study before going to more about the different disciplines to imwork. After work, I’d leave my office, grab prove my skillset and offer more services for my patients,” Abramczyk says. “It really my children and fulfill family duties for the remainder of the evening. It required does help give dentists credibility in their line of work, and only 6 percent of dentists me to be very disciplined and structured with my time.” in Texas have this honor.”

Because Abramczyk wants her

Abramczyk initially heard about the dentistry to be as holistic as possible, she AGD Fellowship after graduating from acquired course requirements in many Baylor College of Dentistry in 2010. holistically focused dental courses that Dentist and mentor Dr. Henry Wachtenwere applicable to the AGD award. “I dorf, of Royse City, Texas, told Abramcthink the main thing is that earning this zyk about the opportunity and encourfellowship has set me apart professionaged her to apply. To achieve the Fellow19

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ally. Fellowship awards show expertise, and there were also hands-on courses, so we increased our clinical and diagnostic skills,” she says. “In dental school, there’s only so much covered in a four-year period, so you really can’t become an expert. I often think of the ‘10,000-hour rule’, which is when an individual is thought to become an expert in their field of practice.”

Abramczyk has also traveled to Canada, as well as New Jersey, Nevada, Virginia, Georgia, California, Colorado and other states to build skills and knowledge toward achieving the AGD Fellowship Award. Although it’s an accomplishment she admires, Abramczyk is already looking ahead toward future opportunities to continue her education by pursuing mastership in the AGD, which requires 1,100 hours in approved continuing education, 400 hours in participation courses and at least 600 hours in specific disciplines.

Abramczyk is also currently working on a fellowship thorough International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), which she hopes to complete

by September. That work entails writing a paper and giving a presentation on tongue-tie and the efficacy of frenectomy.

In addition to membership in the AGD and IAOMT, Abramczyk also belongs to the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists, International College of Integrative Medicine and The Holistic Dental Association.

Abramczyk earned a master’s degree in biomedical sciences and human and molecular genetics from the University of Texas Health Science Center in 2006. She is board certified as a naturopathic physician, and in 2016, became board certified in integrative biological dental medicine.

Smile Ranch Family Dentistry is located at 6700 Horizon Rd., in Heath. For more information, call 972-772-7645 or visit SmileRanchDentistry.com.

Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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More Happiness

by Deborah Shouse

Parents wishing to simplify child-raising seek less stress and more fun; less scheduling and more casual time; less “shoulds” and more “want-tos” less second-guessing and more confidence.

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or a happier family life, experts encourage parents to stay true to their own values, strengths and sense of family purpose, focusing on the wonders of their children instead of endless daily tasks.

It begins with each child feeling loved.

Learn Love Languages

For Gary Chapman, Ph. D., author of The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively, understanding each child’s particular needs for touch, affirming words, quality time, gifts or acts of service is foundational to parenting success. “Other than security, a child’s deepest need is to feel loved,” says Chapman, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “If their love tank is full, children grow up emotionally healthy. Knowing a child’s preferred language helps parents effectively communicate their feelings. The question is not, ‘Do you love your children?’ It’s, ‘Do your children feel loved?’”

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calls out, “Dad, come into my room. I want to show you something.” This is how he communicates with each child in their primary love language.

Parents learn their children’s preferred communication style by observing their behavior, noticing how they express love and listening to them. They can also offer options and track results. For example: n Would you like to take the dog to the park (quality time) or for me to help you study for a test (acts of service)? n Would you like to wrestle (touch) or shop for your new shoes (gift)?

“Ideally, we offer heavy doses of the child’s primary language and sprinkle in the others,” says Chapman. “Children who feel loved respond better to suggestions and discipline. They also learn how to express their feelings.”

Avoid Unreal Idealizing

Some parents carry a mental snapshot of their ideal child, perhaps envisioning a kid that is into sports or even-tempered or academically gifted. Often, that picture is very different from the actual child.

The first step to truly accepting the child is to allow ourselves to feel whatever authentic feelings pop up. The parent might think, “I love my son, but am struggling; I adore sports and may never get to share that with him.”

“Give yourself time to process disappointment,” advises Susan Stiffelman, a Los Angeles marriage and family therapist, mother of one and author of Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected. “Then identify the things you love about your kids and share those with them.” As just one example, we might convey that we love the sound of their voice and how gentle they are with the baby.

“Appreciating our children as they are is one way to keep our hearts open,” says Stiffelman.

Simply Raising Children Resources A Fine Parent, blog, Sumitha Bhandarkar, AFineParent.com/blog Edit Your Life, podcast, Asha Dornfest, EditYourLifeShow.com The book Parent Hacks:134 Genius Shortcuts for Life with Kids, by Asha Dornfest

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Focus on the Good

When Barbara Unell, a parent educator and author of Discipline With Love and Limits: Calm, Practical Solutions to the 43 Most Common Childhood Behavior Problems, birthed twins, she was initially daunted by the work of caring for them.

Then she began simplifying by focusing on the “wow” factors.

“Being a parent speaks to the core of our humanity. Experiencing the growth and development of a human being is miraculous. I started looking at parenting through that lens,” says Unell, who lives in the Leawood, Kansas, area.

Asha Dornfest, of Portland, Oregon, a podcaster, co-author of Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less and mother of two, relates, “I paid more attention to my values and my family’s unique needs and was less influenced by parenting experts, social pressures and well-meaning peers.”

Dornfest explored her own values by asking, “What did I learn from my parents?” and, “How do I want my family to be different?” She also practiced trusting her intuition. “Even when I’m not certain I’m right, I know I love my children, I’m doing my best, and I’ll make adjustments if necessary,” she says.

Create Rhythm and Rituals

Rhythmic activities ease the anxiety of family transitions and furnish warm solidarity, consistency and connectedness.

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“Increasing the predictability of meals, bedtime and other rituals also improves family life,” says Davina Muse, a mental health counselor and mother of two from Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Muse serves as training director for Simplicity Parenting, a program based on Kim John Payne’s book Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids that offers a connective ritual families can merge with mealtimes. Each person describes a “rose”

(one good thing from the day) or a “thorn” (one challenging thing) and a “bud” (one thing they’re anticipating).

Such sharing builds a family connection and helps kids discuss difficult issues, notes Muse. Also, “Describing the bud lifts everyone’s mood.”

Every Friday evening, the Dornfests share a Sabbath dinner, a low-key way for them to gather and talk. “This ritual adds a rhythm to our week and anchors us,” says Dornfest.

Elect De-Stress Over Distress

Everyone can sometimes become overscheduled and overwhelmed; a balance between scheduled time and downtime is necessary to well-being. In her daily check-in, Dornfest confers with herself and her husband, inquiring, “How are things going? Are they too hectic? Is our schedule energizing or draining?”

She advises, “When I feel like I’m riding a runaway train, I slow down. There seem to be so many ‘shoulds’ in parenting; we instead need to discover what our family loves.”

Before enlisting a child for an activity, Dornfest suggests we ask why it’s important: Are you making up for your own missed opportunities as a child? Are you worried your child will miss out? Do you equate these lessons with being a good and caring parent?

Parenting is more than checking off lists and tasks. It’s about being connected with children. Build in playtime, roughhousing, chase each other around the yard, toss balloons or balls together, blow bubbles and welcome opportunities for laughter.

Soothing Quiet Time

Children that act out or withdraw may not have enough downtime. Take the kids outside to play. “Nature is very soothing,” says Muse. “Climbing trees, searching for rocks and pine cones, playing with dirt, sticks, water and leaves all offer healing down time.”

To escape from worries and distractions, Stiffelman suggests three or four minutes of meditation or simply designated quiet time. For little ones, lay a stuffed teddy bear on the child’s tummy and have them notice how the animal is moving. A parent and child can also be aware of the sounds they are hearing, plus incorporate a little mindful breathing into the bedtime ritual.

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Most parents think their children would go crazy if half their toys and books were removed, but this isn’t true.

“My trainers and I have worked with thousands of parents on decluttering, and the results have been powerful,” says Muse.

The Simplicity Parenting approach encourages parents to discard broken toys, give away anything no longer being played with and attractively store current playthings.

She observes, “As you decrease the quantity of toys and clutter, you increase the child’s attention and capacity for deep play.”

Build Resilience

Simplifying parenting means releasing the notion that children must be happy, wellbehaved and delighted with life and their parents at all times. Unell used the daily multitasking challenges with her twins as exercises in developing resilience and modeling these skills for them. If children spill milk, the parent comments, “No big deal.

We all spill things.” When there’s a minor accident, “Let’s just get towels and clean it up.” A resilient attitude is, “Something goes wrong, we fix it.” It’s also about being flexible and coping with disappointment.

“To build resilience, parents need to feel comfortable in the presence of an unhappy child,” says Stiffelman. “If parents don’t allow children to be disappointed, kids can become rigid, lack confidence and struggle with unreasonable expectations.”

During meltdowns or disappointments, she recommends sitting quietly, listening, and then empathizing and helping put the children’s feelings into words.

“This is not the time to lecture or advise,” she says. “Upset children can’t really listen.”

Yet, they can be heard—a key way to help them mature.

Parents that learn to simplify happily discover that their children feel calmer and more loved, socially and emotionally adept, and resilient. Concepts focused on creating connections, rather than parenting perfection, are easy to weave into everyday life.

Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor, dementia advocate, parent and grandmother.

She’s also the author of Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together (DementiaJourney.org).

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Multilevel Healing Embracing All Dimensions of Well-Being

by Linda Sechrist

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r. Wayne Jonas’ curiosity was piqued after hearing stories of patients that have experienced healing from chronic illnesses or reclaimed well-being without following conventional medical advice. So he focused on researching dimensions of healing that Western medical schools never taught him. The rewards were radical discoveries: whole system science exploring the web of connections within the body; the need to acknowledge an individual’s core multi-dimensions—body/ external, behavior/lifestyle, social/emotional and spiritual/mental—and what’s needed to unlock each person’s inherent capacity for health and healing.

The author of How Healing Works: Get Well and Stay Well Using Your Hidden Power to Heal, Jonas concludes, “Only 20 percent of healing comes from the treatment agent the doctor applies. A full 80 percent of the healing potential, which lies dormant in everyone, comes from constructing a meaningful treatment response unique to you. This is internal, highly personal and uses simple principles and components.”

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During his 40-year career, Jonas was able to observe multi-level healings with patients, as well as through other professional roles. He’s served as director of the Office of Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, a research scientist at the World Health Organization, CEO and president of the former Samueli Institute and director of the medical research fellowship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

Applying whole system science, Jonas developed the view of a patient as a veritable ecosystem. “We are more like a garden to be cultivated than a car to be fixed. Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us—body, behavior, social and spirit—making us more whole,” says Jonas. His broader approach for healing now includes the impacts of beauty, order, an optimal healing environment, connecting with nature, elements that induce an individual’s greatest meaning response, nourishment of the spiritual self, making time for joy, the roles of love and the physical presence of loved ones and a supportive

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social network, as well as the energetic contributions of other social interactions and emotional dimensions.

For nearly 40 years, James Oschman, Ph.D., author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis, has been conducting research in physiology and the biophysics of energy medicines worldwide, including at Cambridge University, in England, and Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio.

“Medical doctors are unaware of the body’s energy field because they aren’t taught anything about it or physics in medical school. Although the vast majority believe there is no science behind energy medicine or any that proves the body even has an energy field, it is real and has been measured,” says Oschman.

He’s passionate about including energy medicine in healing, and says, “To understand the human body, health and healing, you have to look at all dimensions without any exclusions. No aspect of science, medicine or life should be left out.

All medical interventions and everything you do to the body involves energy. An awareness of this can fully transform any medical approach.”

Jonas experienced the energetic dimension of healing when his wife, Susan, was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Although skeptical, he tried the process of laying his hands on her while imagining a soft, white light filled with love being transmitted through the top of his head, down through his hands and into her body. “I knew of the dozens of experiments done at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. When meditating individuals put their hands around test tubes containing immune cells, the amount of infrared radiation emanating from their hands increased, which stimulated the immune cells to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy-producing molecule found in all cells. After this exposure, those cells survived better when hit with stresses such as heat and chemical shocks,” says Jonas.

“Susan said that she could feel something and fell asleep. The next day, she felt less fatigued, slept less and was more active.

From then on, I cut back on travel and made sure my body—in all its physical, social and

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emotional dimensions—was around,” says Jonas.

To help patients and doctors expand their own perspectives, Jonas has developed a healing-oriented practices and environments (HOPE) consultation protocol (DrWayneJonas.com/resources). It includes questions a doctor or patient can use to spark pivotal lifestyle changes that cover optimal healing dimensions—inner, interpersonal, behavioral and external—to evaluate measures that facilitate or hamper healing.

Sincerely responding to the answers shows results. “With chronic diseases, it can almost always enhance wellness and wellbeing, and improve function, whether the disease is cured or not,” says Jonas.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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Adopting the Body’s Own Natural Healing Approach

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ur body is wonderfully designed with natural selfhealing abilities. It knows how to keep us healthy on all fronts: healing wounds, fighting pathogens, fixing frayed DNA, boosting longevity, eliminating toxins, canceling out cancer cells and keeping us in order from head to toe.

Because it is always under the influence of our emotions and thoughts, our body mirrors any dysfunction in our subtler bodies— our emotional, mental and spiritual layers.

Things inevitably go off course from time to time and when they do, the door opens for disease in all forms to manifest.

This perpetual feedback loop between our body and mind is a great opportunity for expanding self-awareness. Louise Hay’s work on health challenges and associated mental/emotional patterns was brilliant. In fact, as she found, most health challenges arise from too much sadness, which can deepen into depression; fear, which can turn into panic and anxiety; and anger, which can turn to frustration and meltdown—also, too little joy and love.

As we tackle our symptoms biochemically with drugs and supplements, consider exploring what they may represent on a subtler level.

Practicing daily affirmations is arguably

Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us— body, behavior, social and spirit—making us more whole. ~Wayne Jonas

the simplest, most effective way to release limiting mental and emotional patterns. Here are seven powerful affirmations to help assist the healing journey: n “I am a divine being of light, and I am peaceful, protected and secure.” n “I am radiant, beautiful and strong, and enjoy a healthy and passionate life.” n “I am positively empowered and successful in all my ventures.” n “Love is the answer to everything in life, and I give and receive love effortlessly and unconditionally.” n “My thoughts are positive, and I always express myself truthfully and clearly.” n “I am tuned into the divine universal wisdom and always understand the true meaning of life situations.” n “I am complete and one with the divine energy.”

Naturopath Ronit Mor is the founder of Mor Wellness Concepts, located at 17480 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 110, in North Dallas.

For more information, call 214-612-6776 or visit MyWellbeingCompass.com and MorConcepts.com.

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Qi Revolution with Jeff Primack

by Damon Damato Qi Revolution is coming to Denton, TX Civic Center on October 20 and 22 .

Can you bring a universal meaning to describe what is Qi? Qi is the electric life presence that beats the human heart and charges the air we breathe. Gong, like Gong Fu, is a repeated action to activate higher energy. Qigong generates a powerful magnetic field in the hands and this energy “dilates arteries” healing what it touches. The effects of Qi are profound for increasing circulation and improving endocrine imbalances.

Science will discover Qi is related to static electricity and can be harnessed with hand postures. Jeff Primack is the leader or the Qi Revolution movement.

space with the intention to experience the authentic healing practices of Qigong in a strong group energy field. Sound, light and Qi graphics are used to improve learning so everyone can feel what is going on without any previous experience. It’s rare that hundreds of people all simultaneously inhale at the same second, while holding the same healing prayer. Many people that attend heal old injuries and nearly everyone is strengthened by the energy. Our vision for this event is to uplift the group energy to the highest level to benefit all who attend.

Is there significance to practicing Qigong in large groups?

During 1980-1999 the Chinese people gathered for Qigong events inside arenas

What is your higher vision for sharing this kind of healing with so many people?

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and stadiums with tens of thousands of people. Dr. Van Xin led this first wave of Qi awareness with integrity, but other fake masters misused Qigong to protest the government and Qigong was banned in large group settings. Chinese people had discovered the secret of “Group Energy” and it went beyond the roar of a rock concert or the cheers in a football game. Qigong was a weekly outing in China for two decades and people viewed Qigong as an opportunity to be strengthened and healed while enjoying fellowship with friends. Qi sensations and internal benefits reach into the scientific minds of truth seeking men and women. Where two or more practice Qigong sincerely there exists a larger living field of energy and I believe it’s stronger when more people practice.

work is the best Gong Fu, repeated deep breathes will break the veil of darkness and bad thoughts, eventually flooding the body with light energy.

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Breathing is the most powerful skill humans can learn to attune with the spirit of life. Genesis 2:7 reveals, “God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” After teaching Qigong breathing to groups large and small I would say there is a connection. People report Euphoric vibrational experiences when they do our Breath Empowerment, even if they don’t believe Qi exists. Breath-

A surgeon Perrin Clark, MD who attended our national event last year frequently came home stressed out after telling 5 patients a day they had cancer. His job was to be bearer of bad news. Dr. Perrin held his breath a lot! He now reports his stress has gone down dramatically since attending Qi Revolution and learning Qigong. As a result, he attended my advanced train-

ings and was certified to share Qigong and Food Healing. He tells cancer patients about eating Asparagus, the highest source of Glutathione for boosting phase two liver detoxification.

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People with injuries often experience pain relief doing Qigong in the first morning practices. We are okay with people practicing where their body is at and provide modified postures for those who need special assistance. People of all ages can benefit from Qigong’s challenge.

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Trammell Crow Invests In Sustainable Energy A Tropical Energy Experiment Looms Large In Our Future

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President Tommy Remengesau says, “The voyage to a resilient and sustainable future is not one that is taken alone, but by a movement of cities, states, islands, and countries working together to shape the future we want. Over the next two years, the Island Resilience Partnership with GridMarket, EarthX, and GLISPA will proactively engage communities across the globe in order to accelerate the world’s transition toward a sustainable and resilient future.” Remengesau and the IRP will be showcasing the progress of its partners with an exhibition and Island Resilience Pavilion at EarthX 2019 from April 26 through 28, 2019, in Dallas.

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Too often, islands are dismissed as the music played.” small and insignificant, but this unique partnership demonstrates why islands are Domesticated Birds becoming a model for the global transition Hear Up to 8,500 Hz towards resilient infrastructure.”

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Palau’s public-private partnership At home, they’re often solitary. currently transitioning its energy “Birds economy are the most musical and communicaaway from dependency on imported diesel tive of all animals,” remarks Marlow. toward self-sustaining energy infrastruc“Without companionship, birds can ture; a national plan that was developed get neurotic and pull their feathers is beinga implemented no cost to the out.and Provide sense of theatoutdoors country’s government, due to theplayed generosby including nature sounds in ity of EarthX. GridMarket, which was spun music.” out of a public-private with “Animals need us topartnership be aware of city of New York following Hurricane theirthe hearing,” Marlow advises. “Holistic Sandy, used predictive improved analytics and pet people haveitsaddressed diet mapping technology to identify renewand medical procedures. Understanding energy and microgrid solutions also for howable music supports their well-being enables us government to better care for them.”

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After the success StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com. partnership in Palau, Crow committed to scaling the public-private partnership in order to help those communities already being impacted by rising sea levels, ocean acidification and natural disasters.

“We now have a proven model for quickly transforming a diesel-dependent country with a fragile energy grid into a resilient, renewable energy-producing nation,” says Crow. “By underwriting GridMarket to not only develop energy roadmaps for governments, but also implement their distributed energy projects, we’re able to cut through bureaucratic red tape and quickly provide significant support to countries because it’s being provided to them for free. I’m committed to scaling our public-private partnership to coastal communities around the world because we simply don’t have time to waste.”

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Waste No Water Communities Get Creative in Urging Conservation

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by April Thompson

s fresh water becomes increasingly scarce worldwide, communities are coming together to find creative solutions to conserve it. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American family uses some 300 gallons of water a day at home, nearly a third of which lands on lawns and yardscapes. Yet simple solutions like installing lowflow showerheads, turning off the tap while brushing teeth and installing drought-friendly landscaping can save a householder thousands of gallons a year and big money on water bills.

The Irvine, California, Wyland Foundation created the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation seven years ago to stimulate awareness and action around water waste by tapping into civic pride and a healthy sense of competition. “What we do at home has a big impact on what happens to natural resources 1,000 miles downstream,” says Steve Creech, executive director of the nonprofit, founded by marine life artist Robert Wyland to foster healthy oceans and waterways.

The program pits cities against each other every April to see which one can garner the most water-saving pledges from residents. Prizes for participants include a year’s worth of utility bills paid, green home cleaning kits and low-flow shower heads. It also provides immediate feedback on rankings at MyWaterPledge. com. As of May, 616,000 participants in 4,800 towns and cities had pledged to save 3 billion gallons per year.

“Many are attracted by prizes, but over time, become more interested in conservation and sustainability,” observes Creech.

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look to local leaders on issues like this, so it makes a difference when mayors take a stance.”

Mesa, Arizona’s thirsty desert lawns and gardens suck thousands of gallons of precious water a day. Nearly 20 years ago, the city joined forces with Phoenix and Scottsdale to launch a water conservation campaign that has become among the largest of its kind. Today, hundreds of private and public partners across North America use the Water – Use It Wisely program to turn the tide on water waste (WaterUseItWisely.com).

Creative approaches go a long way in encouraging households to save water, says Donna DiFrancesco, conservation coordinator for the city of Mesa. Its campaign newsletter speaks to 26,000 subscribers. Some 100 water-saving devices and symbols remind consumers to think about how they use water in everyday life. A traveling, 16-foot water tower made of water jugs represents the 120 gallons of water the average person uses per day in Arizona. They even challenge residents to “help your yard drink responsibly” through the Drab to Fab Backyard Rehab campaign, rewriting the narrative that sustainable is synonymous with sacrifice. In its second year, more than 11,500 entrants throughout the state put their creativity to work in revamping their backyards.

To promote behavior change, Creech suggests that providing justifications for each water-saving action is key. When citizens become more conscious of how they waste the most water, they are more motivated to act. Repairing toilet and pool leaks and exchanging baths for showers are common fixes.

“The 40 Gallon Challenge is designed to help people find the ‘low-hanging fruit’ in their water use—such as a leaky faucet or a long shower—that can readily help save 40 gallons a day,” says Ellen Bauske, program coordinator for this initiative of the Center for Urban Agriculture at the University of Georgia, in Griffin (40GallonChallenge.com). It’s designed to be flexible so states and municipalities can address the local context.

“It’s been great to see the creative ways it’s been adapted; for example, one agent used the pledge as a scavenger hunt item for 4H clubs,” Bauske notes. More than 11,000 people have taken this pledge across America, potentially saving 1.9 million gallons a day.

It can be difficult to measure the real water savings of such challenges, but DiFrancesco says that Mesa has seen a roughly 20 percent reduction in water use since 1999, when the local campaign began to take off. Drop by drop, small acts taken collectively by engaged citizens add up to big savings.

Find water-saving tips at HomeAdvisor.com/r/home-water-conservation and NationalGeographic.com/environment/freshwater/waterconservation-tips.

Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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North Texas Municipal Water District Leads the Way

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ith booming populations, recurring droughts and increased demand on a limited supply of water, it is more important than ever for each of us to use water wisely and efficiently to make sure our supplies last.

Long-range water planning indicates that around 30 percent of North Texas’ future supplies depend upon conservation and demand management.

Established by the Texas Legislature in 2007, Water IQ is a statewide public awareness program that complements existing local and regional conservation efforts. The program builds on the fact that the more people know about the natural source of their water, the more likely they are to use water efficiently.

Recognizing peak summer demands are due to the watering of lawns, the North

Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) collaborated with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for the development of the Water My Yard (WMY) irrigation tool.

Consumers register using their address or zip code. Subscribers receive a weekly text or email with lawn-watering recommendations based on local weather data from one of the 27 weather stations NTMWD has installed. WMY provides the consumer with knowledge of when to water and when to wait, which establishes a healthy lawn by reducing over-watering.

NTMWD also developed Water4Otter, a school outreach program that provides a free, 45-minute water-related presentation for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Along with the knowledge learned at the W4O presentations, students are provided clings to place inside and outside their homes where water can be saved or where water is being wasted.

Post-presentation surveys indicate that 78

percent of students that used their clings at home also reminded their families to save water more than once.

Water4Otter increases the number of students and their families having conversations about their critical role in water conservation, protecting water quality and the reuse of water. Research indicates that children will relate their water use to the same water used by the animals such as Otis the Otter and therefore use it wisely.

For more than 60 years, NTMWD has provided vital water and waste management services, which today reaches over 1.7 million people. In 2006, NTMWD was the first to adopt the WaterIQ program.

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Richland College Earns Gold Level Green Business Certification

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by Sheila Julson

ichland College, one of seven col “We’ve created a student Green Team leges in the Dallas County Commuwith about 200 students members, and nity College District (DCCCD), has about 25 of them are in the trenches aca long history of embracing sustainability: tively promoting, planning, preparing and the school has tracked energy consumption implementing recycling projects,” Ford says. since 1975; earned the Environmental Pro Richland College first learned of the tection Agency WasteWise Award for Green Business certification when a University and College Partner representative approached them of the Year in 2010 and 2011; from Dallas City Hall during and in 2016, won the national the: 2017 Earth Day Texas.

Recyclemania grand champiFord later contacted the city’s onship.

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Last November, Department, which Richland College added awards the Green Busito their Earth-friendly ness certification. accolades by becoming the first

Marcos Estrada, coorcollege or university in the Dallas dinator of Dallas Sanitation Services, metroplex area to be awarded the Gold thatEASY while Richland BECOME CERTIFIED INnoted FOUR STEPS College’s gold Level Green Business Certification by the level certification is the first of its kind for city of Dallas Zero Waste Management divi- any type of educational facility in Dallas, 1. Get Started have been for-profit sion (other recipients the standards for Green Business Certificabusinesses).

The certification was a joint tion are the same no matter the type busiGo to the City’s commercial recycling webpage: bit.ly/ComRecycling effort by students, faculty, staff and school ness because there is a wide array of green administration, says Sonia Ford, sustainpractices that could be implemented in just Download the Green Scorecard ability2.project coordinator forBusiness DCCCD about any type of business, including recyThe College.

Scorecard is a simple, step-by-step guide to greening your business.

Please and printcomposting and fill out thein Richland cling, reusing, reducing form. Don’t worry if your business is not currently participating in all of the categories on the scorecard. The Zero Waste team will schedule a time to visit with you by phone to discuss any questions or additional green practices you may want to add to your program. Please scan your completed application to CommercialRecycling@dallascityhall.com.

their business operations. “What stood out about Richland was how genuinely passionate they are about sustainability and creating a better environment for its students, surrounding community and the planet,” Estrada says.

Jerry Owens, Sr., assistant director of facilities management for DCCCD Richland College, gave the Dallas Zero Waste Management Department representatives a recycling tour for certification assessment.

The school had already qualified for gold level in some aspects, by publishing, posting and providing educational materials related to recycling, and employee training.

“One of the big areas in the presentation was our janitorial staff. The custodians are the driving force behind our recycling program at nights and on weekends, since they collect the recycle from offices and key areas on campus,” Owens says. They, in turn, transport the proposed recycled material to the campus main recycle center for bailing and then transport it to the local commercial recycling center for processing.

The college funds their sustainability programs through the money they make from recycling everything they can—common objects like cans, paper, cardboard, glass and plastic to metal, food scraps and ewaste. “Any money we get for sustainability programs comes from our recycling efforts,” Owens says. “There’s no funding from the state or from taxpayers for sustainability, so we have to think outside the box.”

Owens noted that Richland College first started recycling in 1996, when it collected about 10 tons. Last year, they recycled 485 tons of waste. Composting is also a large part of their recycling efforts, and they have partnered with an on-campus Subway sandwich shop and a campus bookstore’s coffee shop to collect used coffee grounds for compost.

Another effort that gave the college a boost toward Green Business Certification was the Student Green Team fundraiser with World Wear Project, a textile recycling organization that ships gently used clothing, household items, toys and shoes to help global businesses and disaster victims.

“They bring their bin out here and we collect items,” Ford says. “It’s a win-win, because World Wear Project gets to divert August 2018

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items from the landfill and help global businesses and disaster victims. They weigh all items we donated, and we get 12 cents per pound. They issue a check to Richland to help fund the Green Team students’ educational resources, project materials, cover field trips and recognition award expenses.”

Other Green Business certification scorecard efforts include Cease the Grease, which they collected used cooking oil to prevent it from being washed down drains and ending up in waterways. The grease is picked up by the city of Dallas and recycled into biofuel for school buses. In addition, 46 water coolers will be replaced this fall from a bubbler style to spouts with attachments to fill and count reusable water bottles.

But Ford says the school is not resting on its laurels; they’re now going for Platinum Level certification. Already in the works is a bicycle-sharing program, which will fulfill the transportation category on the platinum level scorecard.

Richland College will host the 2018 DCCCD eighth Sustainability Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. November 9. This year, the theme focus is on the United Nation Sustainable Development Goal #17— Partnerships for the Goals.

For more information visit RichlandCollege. edu/aboutrlc/sustainability.

Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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MIGHTY MINERALS What We Need to Stay Healthy

by Judith Fertig

Minerals—inorganic chemical elements or compounds that cannot be produced by the body, but occur in nature—play a key role in helping us function at our best.

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ccording to the authors of Minerals: The Forgotten Nutrient - Your Secret Weapon for Getting and Staying Healthy, they are integral to our health. Joy Stephenson-Laws, the lead author and founder of the nonprofit Proactive Health Labs, in Santa Monica, California, suggests getting a full-spectrum mineral test through a healthcare provider to identify any deficiencies or imbalances.

Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gives a broad, general Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for minerals, it’s not the most up-do-date or the most specific information according to gender, age or stage in life. The more current Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are nutrient-reference values developed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies—five private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective analysis, located in Washington, D.C., Irvine, California, and Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Intended

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to serve as a guide for good nutrition by covering 40-plus nutrient substances and more demographically specific than the RDA, the DRI provides a scientific basis for the development of food guidelines in the U.S. and Canada.

This list of important minerals, based on the worldwide studies collected in the journal Minerals, is a good starting point. Another good reference is the extensive chart from the IOM of the National Academy of Sciences at ConsumerLab.com/RDAs.

Our Body’s Periodic Table Sodium with Chlorine

Why we need it: fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction Food sources: sodium combines with chlorine in salt; Himalayan sea salt also contains 84 trace elements Recommended Daily Intake: 1,500 milligrams (mg) of sodium

Potassium

Why we need it: fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction Food sources: bananas, dried figs, nuts, avocadoes Recommended Daily Intake: 4.7 grams (g)

Calcium

Why we need it: strong teeth and bones, muscle relaxation and contraction, blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, immune system health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, fortified nut milk, dairy products, canned sardines/salmon, dried figs, oysters; plus mineral water brands labeled higher in calcium and lower in sodium, per integrative medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil Recommended Daily Intake: 1,000 to 1,200 mg

Sulfur

Why we need it: joint function Food sources: fish, beef, poultry, egg yolks, beans, coconuts, bananas, garlic Recommended Daily Intake: 6 mg of sulfur-containing amino acids per pound of adult weight

Phosphorous

Why we need it: works with calcium to build strong bones, repair cells Food sources: salmon, yogurt, turkey, lentils, almonds Recommended Daily Intake: 700 mg

Magnesium

Why we need it: strong bones, energy, mental health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds and foods with fiber Recommended Daily Intake: 310 to 320 mg for adult women, 410 to 420 mg for adult men

Iron

Why we need it: helps make blood hemoglobin Food sources: breakfast cereals fortified with iron, white beans, dark chocolate, beef liver, spinach Recommended Daily Intake: 18 mg for adult women, 8 mg for adult men

Manganese

Why we need it: healthy immune system Food sources: nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables

Recommended Daily Intake: 11 mg

Zinc

Why we need it: to ward off colds, aid sexual function Food sources: oysters, shellfish, red meat, whole grains, nuts Recommended Daily Intake: 9 mg for women, 11 mg for men

Copper

Why we need it: facilitates enzymes action Food sources: organ meats, whole grains, shellfish, dark leafy greens Recommended Daily Intake: 900 micrograms (mcg)

Iodine

Why we need it: thyroid function, healthy skin and nails Food sources: seaweed, turkey, cranberries, navy beans, iodized table salt Recommended Daily Intake: 150 mcg

Selenium

Why we need it: lowering cancer risk Food sources: Brazil nuts, tuna, halibut, turkey Recommended Daily Intake: 55 mcg

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Imperfectly Perfect Pets

Natural Therapies Transform Lives

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Pets, like humans, can face physical and mental challenges.

Today’s fresh approaches help pets replace disabilities with abilities and lead fuller, happier lives.

Physical Adaptations Zach, a rescued cat, welcomes foster pets to Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, in Newport Beach, California, teaching kittens cleanliness, and good manners to dogs. “We can’t imagine life without him,” says Monica Sederholm, co-founder of the organization. A congenital condition causing irregular bone growth in his shoulder blades, fused bones and a missing kneecap hasn’t stopped him. Muscle pain keeps him from retracting his claws, but daily massages help him relax.

Although Zach remains mobile, walking is difficult or sometimes impossible when an animal is missing a limb or paralyzed.

Designed for specific disabilities and fitted for size, a wheelchair cart provides freedom most cats and dogs embrace. Rescue volunteers and adoptive parents must keep clutter off the floors, supervise and remove the cart to allow for comfortable naps.

Gwen Cooper, author of Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned about Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat and the Curl Up with a Cat Tale series, adopted Homer, a blind kitten from Miami. “Never 36

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having sight, he wasn’t afraid to take risks,” she explains. “He climbed, explored and played with our other cats.” When a move to Manhattan, New York, presented a scary prospect for Cooper, Homer inspired her, saying, “Homer didn’t let fear of the unknown trip him up. He taught me the relationships you’re sure you don’t want can be the most meaningful.”

“Dottie CrazyPants, a rescued Harlequin Great Dane with severe skin and ear infections and a dysfunctional

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immune system, had no quality of life until I tried holistic treatments,” says Lara Katz, executive director of the North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center, in Mebane.

Dottie didn’t gain weight, even though she ate a lot and drank gallons of water a day, resulting in indoor accidents. “A raw food diet resolved many health and housebreaking issues.”

Discontinuing regular medications left Dottie miserable and nearly unable to walk. “A massage therapist said her energy centers were blocked,” Katz says.

“After an energy medicine treatment, Dottie slept through the night for the first time in months. Her paws looked better short term.”

A combination of holistic treatments including cold laser and red-light therapy, Chinese herbs, an anti-yeast protocol and probiotics works best. Katz also uses only eco-friendly cleaning and laundry products.

“Certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dottie’s visits take a bit of management because of the types of cleaning products used in nursing homes.

It’s worth it. She’s completely changed my lifestyle regarding how many toxins we’re exposed to daily.”

Emotional Relief Tracy Krulik, a certified canine separation anxiety trainer in northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area, is a graduate of Jean Donaldson’s Academy for Dog Trainers. “Using videoconferencing, I can watch my client’s dogs at home, see when panic starts and create daily training plans to keep them safely calm.”

Feldenkrais practitioner and author of Grow Young with Your Dog: Learn How You and Your Canine Companion Can Feel Better at Any Age! Mary Debono, of Encinitas, California, sees a variety of pets.

“I invited an Arabian named Easy to be the demo horse during a class I taught,” she recalls. “Sore all over, he couldn’t lift his feet high enough to step over a pole lying on the ground.” Easy showed dramatic improvement through Feldenkrais, which focuses

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on improved function, rebooting the body by interrupting the cycle of pain and tension, so that the patient realizes change is possible.

Debono also treated a rabbit that didn’t like to be touched. “I used the eraser end of a pencil through an opening in his crate. Non-habitual touch gets the attention of the nervous system; areas of tension are sore, so gentle lifts provide relief.” Without pain, movement is easier and behavior improves.

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calendar of events WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Camera Club Meeting – 1-2pm. Program topics range from equipment and technology to photographic and digital techniques and tips to appeal to all interests. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 Wizarding Science – 5pm. Concoct potions, learn about magical creatures, and investigate the wizardry behind some of your favorite magical films. Dress as your favorite witch or wizard and you could win a prize in the costume contest. Free with general admission. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field Street, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

Run2Win 5K Summer Series – 7pm. This race series is a great way to get ready for the fall season. Single race is $13 or $17 with t-shirt. Trinity Strand Trail/Noble Rey Brewery, 2636 Farrington Dr, Dallas. Run2WinTimingServices.com/Event/Run2Win-5k-ss/.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Splish Splash Storytime – 11am-12pm. The CORE and the Cozby Library are partnering again this summer to offer Splish Splash Storytime, in conjunction with Tot Swim. Meet at the pool for stories, songs, splashing and fun. Free. The Core, 234 E Parkway Blvd, Coppell. 972-304-7077.

Mindfulness for Educators at BPI – 12:301:30pm. This workshop will teach essential mindfulness skills for educators in order to reduce their stress, enhance their performance, and promote a calm learning setting. $25. Brain Performance Institute, 2200 W Mockingbird Lane, Dallas. MastermindMeditate.com.

Food Truck Fridays – 6-9pm. Indulge in appetizing food truck dishes. When you’re done eating, hang out in the park and enjoy the music brought to you by live band Matt Wayne and Company. Free. Prairie Vista Park, 9269-9359 N Riverside Dr, Fort Worth.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Grapevine Parks and Recreation: iNaturalist Explorers – 8-10am. At each meeting, a guest expert teaches about different plants and animals, and attendees use the iNaturalist app to identify species and document discoveries. Parr Park Rotary Pavilion, 3010 Parr Ln, Grapevine. GoGrapevine.com.

Dallas Farmers Market Watermelon Festival 2018 – 9am-5pm. Besides having mounds of melons for picking out, the festival will have family fun activities, tastings, demonstrations, dancing, live music on stage, and farms,

Soul Good: Vegan Cooking Class – 10am. Registrants will receive free gifts, great cooking and nutritional tips, mimosas, great food and meet new friends. PilotWorks, 11830 Webb Chapel Rd, Ste 1200, Dallas. EatSoulGood.com/Cooking-Class.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 FWRC Watermelon Run – 7:45am. Run (or walk) a flat and fast 5K in Trinity Park. Awards for 5K are overall male and female and age groups.

Also test your strength and endurance in the 1-mile relay. $8-$15. Trinity Park Pavilion #1, 2300 W 7th St, Fort Worth. FWRunners.org/Watermelon-5k1-Mile-Relay/.

Introduction to the Enneagram – 1-2:30pm. Learn tools to deal with people in your workplace, your loved ones and yourself. Gain insights into the nine personality types. Understand your own personality type. Suggested donation $25. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. DallasUnity.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Sound and Nidra Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Join Kenny Kolter and Lauren Margolies for the ultimate in nourishing rest. This session will include a guided Yoga Nidra, or Yogic Sleep, with therapeutic sound vibrations. $35-$45. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. Dallas YogaCenter.com.

Social Science: Prehistoric – 7pm. Meet paleontologists, dinosaur enthusiasts, and modern-day dinosaurs as you sip on a delicious cocktail, dance to the music, and investigate the prehistoric world as we celebrate the traveling exhibition, Ultimate Dinosaurs. $30. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 13 Alzheimer’s Association Launches Comprehensive Dementia Care Practice Recommendations – 12am. The event will occur on the website: https://www.alz.org/dementia-carepractice-recommendations/overview.asp. Free.

214-540-2445. ascampbell@alz.org.

Art Babies: Sunshine and Stardust – 12-1pm.

Art Babies is just for children 0–24 months old and their caregivers. Join in the galleries for songs and story time, followed by playtime. $8/public, $5/members. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Page Turners – 7-8pm. Join us for an evening of discussing books! This month the library is discussing Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. For adults 18 and older. Cozy Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell. CoppellTx.gov.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 Doubletree Ranch Park Pollinator Garden Walk – 9-10:30am. Join the Denton County Master Gardeners in a walk through the pollinator and native plant gardens at Doubletree Ranch Park in Highland Village. Free. 310 Highland Village Rd, Lewisville. Facebook.com/ Events/173651806650039/.

Animals: Live – 6:30pm. Live animals in this family friendly presentation will be engaging, educational entertainment for children and adults alike. Free. Brookhaven College, building H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Dallas. DallasSierraClub.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 Gardening with the Masters – 9-11am. Come out for some light gardening alongside the Tarrant County Master Gardeners or simply stop by to ask a question or two. Bob Jones Nature Center 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. BJNC.org.

Watermelon Crawl – 7am. The course is a USATF certifed course with 8 age divisions of both male and females. Prizes for overall top male and female. $20-$30. First Baptist Church 125 S Houston St, De Leon. PeachandMelonFestival. net/5k.html.

CPR-AED Class – 9am-12pm. Skills covered in this course include first aid, choking relief, and what to do for sudden cardiac arrest in adults, children, and infants. Free, registration required.

Coppell Life Safety Park, 820 S Coppell Rd, Coppell. Bit.ly/2Dg6SBi. Black Vegetarian Society of Texas: Plant Based Shopping 101 – 10-11am. Learn the tips and tricks to bulk shopping, organics vs conventional and so much more. Spots are limited. Sprouts, Cedar Hill.

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Nature Walk – 10-11am. Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a familyfriendly guided Nature Walk. Free, space is limited. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RiverLegacy.org.

Sacred Cacao Ceremony with David Sunshine – 3-5pm. Let go and connect with the self through sacred cacao ceremony, heart meditation, somatic movement and sound therapy led by David Sun-

Frost Southlake Summer Sweet Treats – 11am2pm. Frost invites families to come to participating Fort Worth and Tarrant County area financial centers for a cold and sweet summer treat through the summertime heat. Free. Southlake Financial Center, 641 E Southlake, Southlake. FrostBank.com.

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Arlington Conservation Council: River Legacy Living Science Center Tour – 7-8pm.

Tour of the renovations and new exhibits at the River Legacy Living Science Center

by Becky Nussbaum. River Legacy Living Science Center, Arlington. ACCTexas.org.

ranches, artisanal foods and artisan craft vendors.

Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S Harwood St, Dallas.

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June Healthy Living Circle Workshop – 5:306:30pm. Identify hidden programming around your body from your families of origin and transform it into something that is in alignment with who you want to become. CSLDallas, International Parkway, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. Info@ csldallas.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Women Texas Film Festival 2018 – Aug 16-19.

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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. Studio Movie Grill, 10110 Technology Blvd W, Dallas. WomenTxFF.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 ‘til Midnight at the Nasher – 6-11:59pm. ’til Midnight at the Nasher presents live outdoor concerts in the Nasher Sculpture Center garden. At each event, a variety of national and regional musical talent perform followed by film screenings. Free.

2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculp tureCenter.org.

Late Night Talk: The Secret Lives of Color – 7pm.

Author Kassia St. Clair turns a lifelong obsession with color into a unique study of human civilization.

St. Clair shares vivid histories behind seventy-five shades, dyes, and hues that, together, tell a global story about our relationship to color. $10/public, $5/students, free/members. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Brooke Hester Hustle – 8am. Brooke Hester Hustle is a 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run benefiting Brooke’s Blossoming Hope for Childhood Cancer Foundation, a charity to benefit pediatric cancer patients and research. $20. Kennedale Town Center, 405 Municipal Dr, Kennedale. BrookeHesterHustle.org.

Clear the Shelters – 9am-5pm. NBC and Telemundo stations around the country will team up with hundreds of shelters, including Coppell Animal Services for the fourth annual Clear the Shelters animal adoption drive. All adoptions fees are waived.

821 S Coppell Rd, Coppell. 972-304-3515.

Summer Series Workshop: Simply Succulents – 9am-12pm. Learn the best ways to keep succulents thriving and gain the knowledge and confidence to expand your collection. You will be able to create from cuttings your own small succulent container to take home. 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

Snakes: Friend or Foe? – 8:30-10pm. Join and play a fun game to dispel the myths about snakes. There will be NO live snakes used during the program.

The program is free with paid park entrance fee or a State Park Pass. Lone Star Amphitheater, Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells. Call David Owens at 940-328-1171 ext. 222.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 Prenatal Yoga Workshop – 11am. Prenatal yoga allows you to maintain positive emotions by creating space in your life for mindfulness, meditation and yoga. $4-$50. Studio Samadhi, 610 Byron Nelson Blvd, Ste 115, Roanoke. StudioSamadhi. com/Tx-Roanoke/.

Sunday Meditation – 5-7pm. Combining walking meditation, sitting mediation, and guided meditation, attendees will experience the power of group energy. Donation-based. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. DallasUnity.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 20 Native Landscapes and Rain Gardens – 7pm.

Native Plant Society of Texas welcomes presenter Carrie Dubberley, a landscape designer with the Collin County chapter. Midway Hills Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 11001 Midway Rd, Dallas.

NPSOT.org/wp/dallas/meetinglocation/.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 STAR North Texas: Awards Luncheon – 11am1pm. Winners of the STAR-North Texas awards will progress to the state level awards and will be honored at the Annual STAR Summit to be held in Galveston in October. Ruthe Jackson Event Center, 3113 S Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie. RecyclingStar. org/Summit/.

Dementia Care Practice Recommendations – 2:45-4:30pm. The classes are intended for professional care providers who work with individuals living with dementia and their families in residential and community based care settings. Free. Presbyterian Village North, 8600 Skyline, Dallas. Free. ALZ. org./DallasNeTexas.

Artini Hour – 6-8pm. Monthly Artini Hours are a fun way for adults to socialize, enjoy some drinks and create an upcycled art project. Includes project instruction, supplies, a specialty drink, wine and

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light appetizers. $20. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Military Heroes 5K/10k Run – 7:15am. This 5/10K event raises much needed funds to support America’s fighting service members who have suffered injuries while defending freedom. $15-$35.

Byron Nelson High School, 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club. Facebook.com/Military-Heroes-510kRun-223274017700038.

Lake Highlands High School: Shredding Event – 9am-1pm. Rid your home of unwanted electronics, sporting goods, toys, multimedia, books, clothing and more. No old TVs, old monitors, chemicals or furniture. Recycling is free; shredding is $5/box.

Lake Highlands High School, 9449 Church Rd at White Rock Trail, Dallas. BubbFundraising.com.

360 Speaker Series: Tauba Auerbach – 2-3pm.

San Francisco-born, New York-based artist Tauba Auerbach has described her work as an attempt to reveal “new spectral and dimensional richness both within and beyond the limits of perception.” Free with admission. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Discovering Your Inner Creativity – 2pm. In this workshop you will dissolve the hidden blocks to your creativity, move effortlessly from inhibition to freedom, discover your unique creative expression and more. $35. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson.

Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry and Stories – 8-10pm. Join David Owens, park interpreter and cowboy poet, at the Lone Star Amphitheater for a fun evening of cowboy poetry and stories. The program is free with paid park entrance fee or a State Park Pass. Lone Star Amphitheater, Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells.

David.Owens@TPWD.Texas.gov.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Dallas Organic Garden Club Meeting – 2:304:30pm. The Greater Dallas Organic Gardening Club meets Jan-Oct at North Haven Gardens in the Classroom. 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 27 Friends of the Library Meeting – 7-8pm. Join the Friends of the Library to find ways to give back to your library and community. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell.

CoppellFriends.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 Visioning Circle – 6pm. At each gathering, participants are led through the 6-step visioning process, by a facilitator, at least once. Participants vision for themselves, another person in the group that’s present, or for other benefactors as determined by the people present during the gathering. CSLDallas, International Parkway, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. CSLDallas.org.

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daily Celebrate Strawberries – Apr 4-24. Come in to experience peak season strawberries throughout our stores, including delicious recipes and culinary innovations. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. WholeFoodsMarket.com.

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.

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

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

Energy Blast — Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth — Showtimes and features online. $8/adults, $7/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org.

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

Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 We Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871.

DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Anvil Pub Happy Hour — 4-8pm, Mon-Fri. $1 off selevt drinks and discounted appretizers. Vegan and vegetarian options available. Thurs Happy Hour all night. 2638 Elm St., Dallas. AnvilPubDeepEllum.com.

sunday Carrollton Runners Club Mile + 5K — 7:30am.

A low-key 5K and 1 mile race every last Sunday of the month at 7:30am inside McInnish Park in Carrollton. 2335 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton. CarrolltonRunners.com.

Gentle Waves — 9:15-10:15am. Gentle Waves is a healing meditative practice that moves very slow and intentional. $21. Gaia Flow Yoga, 3000 Blackburn St, Ste 140B, Dallas. GaiaFlowYoga.com.

Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification — 9-11:30am. Participate in meditation, chanting and readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita.

9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:30am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-2489126. AnandaDallas.org.

Vegan Sunday Brunch at Spiral Diner — 9am3pm. 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. CosmicCafe Dallas.com.

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

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Awakening Heart Meditation — 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated

by Brother ChiSing. Childcare provided. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditation Center.com.

monday uBaby Cafe — 8:30am-5pm. Mon, Wed, Fri. New and expectant mothers come together to discuss breastfeeding and receive support. Groups are alternated every week in English and Spanish.

Community Baby Cafe, 8202 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100, Dallas. 214-243-2104. Sandra.Rodriguez@ DallasCityHall.com.

Spanish Made Simple — 11:15am. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

469-573-8821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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.

Hatha Yoga — 7-8pm. A gentle Hatha yoga geared for all ages and levels with a special focus on breathing, meditation and a specific intention each sequence. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas.

214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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tuesday 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. $10-$15/class. Packages available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Wives-Only Alzheimer’s Support Group — 2-3:30pm. 1st & 2rd Tues. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson.

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Texas Tuesdays — 5-8pm. We love local. Join for Texas Tuesdays at the bar. Every Tuesday we’ll feature $1 off local brews by the glass. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving.

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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.

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Steady Warriors Yoga: Saint Anne – 7-8pm. Find your inner Resource, restore the soul and transform stressful experiences into personal well-being and renewed purpose. Through December 2018. Free for veterans and first responders. Saint Anne Episcopal Church, 1700 N Westmoreland Rd, Desoto. WarriorSpiritProject.org.

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, 810 West Arapaho Road, Suite 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.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.

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wednesday Storytime Serendipity — 3:30-4pm. Toddlers will experience tales that awake and excite. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

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.

The Darshan Room — 6:30-8:30pm. Kirtan music, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian feast, spiritual discourse. Donation. The Darshan Room, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna. com. TheDarshanRoom.com.

Hot Yoga 201 — 7-8pm. Open to all levels. This flowing style class links the fundamental asanas (poses) of yoga linking body, mind and breath with music.

Yoga4Love Studio Cabin, Ovilla. Yoga4Love.com.

Metaphysics and Meditation — 7-8:30pm. Manifestation and Mysticism– two sides of the spiritual coin. Let us practice together, while diving more deeply into universal principles and spiritual living.

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

Info@CSLDallas.org Calming Moon Vinyasa — 7:15-8:30pm. A composition of basic postures that can be adapted for people with mobility problems. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 604 Main St, Garland. 469-223-6673.

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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. 214-7621661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Baby Basics Storytime — 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.

Pizza Pie Thursdays — All day. It’s Pizza Pie Thursday! Enjoy fresh made-to-order pizzas for only $12.99 with up to three toppings. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving.

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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.

Second Thursdays with a Twist — 5-9pm. Second Thursdays with a Twist takes an unexpected look at the Museum’s collection with a pop culture twist.

Awaken the force within you by joining us for a night of rebellion, power struggles and Jedi training. $5, free for members. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

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

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.

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friday Steady Warrior Trauma Sensitive Yoga — 4:305:30pm. This trauma sensitive yoga class focuses on breath and gentle yoga movements and is followed by a very restorative guided meditation. Free for veterans and first responders. Through September 2018. Studio 4, 518 W Davis St, Dallas. WarriorSpiritProject.org

Food Truck Fridays – 6-9pm. Spend a relaxing Friday evening at Prairie Vista Park and indulge in appetizing food truck dishes. Free. Prairie Vista Park, 9269-9359 N Riverside Dr, Fort Worth. AllianceTownCenter.com/Parks-and-Trails.

saturday Plano Pacers — 8am. Set aside your last Saturday of each month for the Pacers! 1K, 3K, 8K. There is a Jr. Sprint (1K) for ages 0-12 each month. Bob Woodruff Park, 2510 San Gabriel Drive, Plano.

PlanoPacers.org/race_schedule/.

Chi Gong on the Lawn — 8:30-9:30am. Join on the southwest lawn over-looking Unity Bay for a Saturday morning energy re-up. Donation-based. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. UnityDallas.org.

Tai Chi Classes — 9am. Tai Chi is excellent for health, balance, back problems, and one’s general internal energy flow and energy balance. Free. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas.

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

214-824-0244. 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. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Yoga — 10-11am. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. All levels from beginner to advanced are welcome. $10. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington.

RiverLegacy.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.

214-716-4500. Info@KlydeWarrenPark.org

Pop-Up Art Spot — 1-4pm. Looking for a hands-on experience in the DMA galleries? Visit the Pop-Up Art Spot in the Contemporary Galleries on Level 1 for sensory activities related to touch and scent, all inspired by nearby works of art. Free for all ages. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Save Lucas Recycling: Styrofoam – 1-3pm. Clean Styrofoam collection food containers (clamshells, cups, meat trays, egg containers) and packing material (no packing peanuts) the first Saturday of each month at the Lucas Starbucks. 2680 Lucas Rd, Allen. Facebook. com/events/191950358084405/?active_tab=about

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Geology Workshops for Educators – Aug 1-3. 9am-4pm. Each workshop is designed to help you better understand and communicate the geological content presented. Leave with useful resources to help your students excel in Earth science. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Pre-registration required: HeardMuseum.org.

Butterfly Gardening – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to create the perfect habitat for monarch butterflies, pollinators, songbirds and hummingbirds using native and adaptive plants. McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney. 972-5477335. McKinneyTexas.org/green.

Presented by: Abrams Royal Compounding Pharmacy 4909 W. Park Blvd #177 Plano, TX 75093 For more information and to register contact 214-349-8000

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 Garden Docents Meeting – 10-11:30am.

Docents meet monthly to train to identify butterflies, native Texas plants and the plant-insect connection, and to plan for tours and other garden events. Visitors welcome. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman.

903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Camp Cooking Basics for Backpackers – 6:30-8pm. Will cover equipment (stoves, cook sets & fuel), planning and preparation along with some tips and tricks to make your meals the hit of the trip. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei. com/stores/95.

Top 100 Plants for North Texas – 6:308:30pm. Learn about the top 100 native and adapted plants, ideal for your North Texas landscape. McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney. 972-5477335. McKinneyTexas.org/green.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 iNaturalist Explorers – 8-10am. At each meeting, a guest expert will teach about different plants and animals, and we’ll use the iNaturalist app to identify species and document our discoveries. Parr Park Rotary Pavilion, 3010 Parr Ln, Grapevine. More info: GoGrapevine. com/grapevine-activities/gowild/inaturalistexplorers.

LLEA Nature Walk – 10am-12pm. Animal tracks, deer trails, trees with personality, singing birds; we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk. $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville.

972-219-3550. llela.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Bird Walk – 7-10am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. 469200-4085. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 Backpacking Basics – 6:30-8pm. An overview of planning, preparation and gear. Learn how to choose a pack, select proper clothing and footwear. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/ stores/95.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 6:15 – 8pm Hormone Replacement Therapy Seminar Some of the most common questions asked of our pharmacists have to do with hormone replacement and breast health for women. In continuing with our seminar series, August’s focus will be on how some simple lifestyle changes, nutritional support and the proper use of bio-identical hormones can positively affect the physical and mental health.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 Map & Compass Navigation Basics Class – 6-8pm. Learn basic navigation skills using map and compass to find your way. In this in-store class learn the parts of a compass, how to read a topographic map and how to use them in tandem. $20/member, $40/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/ stores/95.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Horsemanship Day Camp – 9am-1:30pm. Ages 7 & up. Adults welcome. Get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size, and get a chance to do some basic riding. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-4408382. CampTonkawa.org.

Bats – 10-11:30am. With Dr. Bryon Clark. Despite a reputation for “creepiness,” bats are known as the farmers’ friend, consuming millions of insects and pollinating fruit. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Plano Pkwy, Plano. Registration required: 972-7694130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 Gardening with the Masters – 9-11am. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333. bjnc.org.

Growing Vegetables for North Central Texas Webinar – 7-8pm. Fall is the perfect time for growing vegetables. Whether it’s pumpkins, tomatoes, lettuce or herbs, insider tips to successful vegetable gardening in North Central Texas. Free. Registration required: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Rock Climbing Basics – 6:30-8pm. Get an understanding of the different types of climbing, what gear is necessary and the basics on how to get started. Informational class, not an “on-the-wall” climbing session. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

Women and Horses – 9am-2pm. Ages 16 & up. Get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

Primitive LLELA – Aug 17-18. Spend a night out at LLELA with our guidance and our gear.

We’ll teach you the basics from setting up your tent to preparing dinner over an open flame. $25/ person, ages 5 & up. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville.

Registration required: 972-219-3550 or llela.org.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 13

Doubletree Ranch Park Pollinator Garden Walk – 9-10:30am. Rain date: Aug 16. Join the Denton County Master Gardeners in a walk through the pollinator and native plant gardens at Doubletree Ranch Park. After the walk, learn how to make a butterfly puddler that to take home.

Free. 310 Highland Village Rd, Lewisville. Facebook.com/events/173651806650039.

Hands-On: Camp Stoves and Water Filtration – 6-8pm. Sample advanced camp stoves and water filtration tools. Will discuss how to use and maintain different stoves, water filters and water purifiers. $10/member, $30/nonmember.

Success with Seeds – 7-8:30pm. It’s never too early to start your spring gardening. Learn the secrets to successful seed sowing from VegetableGardener. com contributor and seed master, Greg Holdsworth.

Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W

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The Refuge Rocks: Raccoons Rock – 1011:30am. Programs for ages 4-7 & 8-12. Learn more about these cute and clever but also pesky animals. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register: 903786-2826 or FriendsOfHagerman.com.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 Camping Basics – 6:30-8pm. Will cover the basics: how to be comfortable camping, gear and equipment, fun activities; and great local areas to give it a try. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Shade Gardening – 9-11am. Learn how to plan and plant an attractive oasis of foliage and texture

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to delight the eye - even under the arching canopy of mature trees. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Registration required: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

wildlife we encounter on either McWhorter Creek or the Beaver Pond at LLELA. Ages 7 & up. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. Registration required by Aug 24, 11am: llela.org.

Landscape Design – 6:30-8:30pm. McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney. 972-547-7335. McKinneyTexas.org/green.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28

Shade Gardening – 7-9pm. See Aug 25 listing.

Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Registration required: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

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Paddling Basics – 4-5:30pm. This class offers an overview of information on canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards and equipment. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241

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Volunteer & Intern Orientation – 1-2pm. Volunteers and college interns are a big part of making our year a huge success. We are currently seeking education assistants, greeters, gardeners as well as behind-the-scenes positions in marketing, admin, composting, and event planning committees.

Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. More info: 817-491-6333 or bjnc.org.

LLEA Night Hike – 8-10pm. Follow our trail guides on a moonlit stroll down the nature trails. Ages 5 yrs & up. $10/person. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required by Aug 24, 11am: 972-219-3550.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Guided Kayak Tour – 12-2pm. Drift under willows, float past reeds and cattails, and see what

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 Shade Gardening – 9-11am. See Aug 25 listing.

Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Registration required: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

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daily Grapevine Farmers’ Market – 9am-6pm, Sun; 8am-8pm, Mon-Sat. Eat healthy with locally-grown produce and products. 520 S Main St, Ste 203, Grapevine. 817-527-7446. FarmersMarketOfGrapevine.com.

Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program – Volunteers 13 and up need. Complete a short application and attend an orientation prior to getting started.

Activities include monthly garden workdays; community creek and litter cleanups; special event support and assistance; community outreach options; administration; and more. For orientation dates & registration: LiveGreenInPlano.com.

Meditation for Children and Parents – With Dr Alina Olteanu. Children and parents can learn how to meditate in one session. Evening and weekend classes available. Afterwards, join our community of meditators once a month, for group meditations. $150. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. For appt: 214-736-1954. WholeChildTexas.com. MeditateWithAlina.com.

Star Coyote Events – Monthly events include gong, Tibetan bowl and crystal bowl sound journeys, shamanic journey with a drum dance, kid’s energy and creativity events, and a Wed morning class series. Please see the calendar at StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com for the exact dates and times as they change each month, or call 469-344-6484.

in your life. 6071 New Hope Rd, Krugerville. 214453-0218. UnityOfNewHope.org.

Horizon UU Worship Service – 10:30am-12pm.

Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

monday Dairy Farm Tours – Mon-Sat, by appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk. $7/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 County Road 446, Gainesville. 940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com.

Free Holy Yoga: All Levels – 9:30-10:30am. Gentle Hatha/Bhakti yoga. Holy Yoga offers encouraging Bible passages during meditation and prayer in lieu of ohm-ing. Non-denominational. All welcome.

First United Methodist Church of Richardson, Fitness Studio in Bartula Family Center, 503 North Central Expressway, Richardson. Jenny Bradford 214-207-8941.

sunday Sunday Celebration Service Agape Center For Spiritual Living – 10am, meditation; 10:30am, service. Noah’s Event Venue, 5280 Town Square Dr, Plano. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. Agape SpiritualCenter.com.

Sunday Worship: Unity Spiritual Center of Denton Service – 10am, coffee; 11am, service. Unity takes spiritual principles and makes them practical

wednesday Prenatal Class – 12-1pm. Last Wed. Designed specifically for expectant parents, this free 1-hr course with Dr. Alina Olteanu covers numerous topics on preparing for your new arrival, such as your child’s development, immunizations, breast feeding, supplements, nutrition. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. RSVP requested: 214-736-1954.

WholeChildTexas.com.

Organic Society Meeting – 6:30pm, seed & info exchange; 7pm, meeting. 3rd Wed. Denton Organic Society. Denton Senior Center, 509 N Bell Ave, Denton. 940-382-8551.

Agape Community Meditation & Prayer Gathering – 6:45-8:15pm. Experience group meditation and prayer. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331.

AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

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monthly Tea, Talk and Tour at Living Ethics School & Inspired Learning Academy – Families of current and prospective students K-12 can learn more about the philosophy, curriculum and relationships, tour the facility and grounds and connect with other like-minded parents and families. 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview. For more info: 214-544-8338 or CenterForLivingEthics.org & InspiredLearning Academy.org.

Buddhist Sangha – 7-9pm. The meeting of Horizon’s Buddhist covenant group. Meditation and study of the 8-Fold Path. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton.

972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

Women’s Life Coaching Groups – 12-1:30pm. & 7-8:30pm. If you’re looking for clarity, peace, support and connection with like-minded women, join us for our weekly meetings led by two life coaches. $25. Inner Evolution Coaching, 1517 McDermott St, Allen. Amy Egan: 214-356-7646.

Beekeeping Meeting – 6:30pm. 2nd Mon. Beginner to experienced keepers welcome, ages 8-80. Free.

Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association.

Collin College Conference Center (Central Park Campus), 2200 W University Dr, McKinney. 972843-8084.

tuesday Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-380-4030.

Agape Men’s Group – 6:30-8:30pm. 1st Thurs.

Open to all men. You are welcome whether it’s your first time or a regular or it’s been a while. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

friday Nature Story Times – 10:30-11am. Designed primarily for young children and introduces a different nature-themed book each week. Included in general admission, free/Heard Museum Members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

HeardMuseum.org.

Community Dance – 7-9:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Live Music, varied styles. Fun for all ages 21 and up. $5/ person Denton Senior Center, 509 North Bell Ave, Denton. 940-349-8720.

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saturday Coppell Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov. 8am-12pm.

Seasonal produce for the North Texas area, natural meats and eggs, seafood, organic dairy products, honey, teas, breads, mixes, flowers, plants, and more. Coppell Farmers’ Market, 768 W Main St, Coppell. CoppellFarmersMarket.org.

Denton Community Market – Thru Nov. 9am1pm. A producer-only farmers’ market and art market specializing in local produce, locally produced food items and local artisan wares. Admission free.

317 W Mulberry St, Denton. DentonMarket.org.

Farmersville Farmers & Fleas Market – 9am3pm. 1st Sat. Features produce, crafts, food, jewelry, antiques and more. Onion Shed, 151 S Main, Farmersville. 972-784-6846. FarmersvilleTX.com.

McKinney Farmers’ Market at Chestnut Square – Thru Nov 17. 8am-12pm. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. Locally grown and produced food and craft items. Live music. In front of Roy & Helen Hall Library, 101 E Hunt St, McKinney. 972-562-8790. McKinney FarmersMarket.com.

Frisco Rotary Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 27.

8am-1pm or sellout. Local growers offer fruits and vegetables. Also offered are baked breads, meat from local ranchers, honey, arts and crafts and various other products. 4th St between Main & Elm, Frisco. FriscoRotaryFarmersMarket.com.

Trail Running – 9am. Led by Jason Tamblyn. $10/ year. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817491-6333.

Agape Women’s Breakfast with Friends – 9:3011am. 3rd Sat. Enjoy breakfast, check-in and support one another, and meet some new friends. Cafe Express Shops at Legacy, 5800 Legacy Dr, Plano. Danielle: 214-551-4185. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

Third Saturday Nature Talks – 9:30-11am. 3rd Sat. Free with paid general admission or Heard Museum Membership. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. Meet raptors up-close. Take guided prairie hikes. Kids activities. Bring a picnic lunch.

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Erich Neupert: 972-442-7607.

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Heard Nature Photographers – 1:30-3:30pm. 2nd Sat. Photographers of all ages and experience levels.

Presentations, field trips. Membership $20/year; first two visits free. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. For more info, Tom Martin: 469-261- 3045. HeardNaturePhotographers.com Introduction to Yoga Series – 3-4:30pm. An 8-wk series of 75-90-min classes of yoga and discussion.

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

The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is a network of seven colleges, 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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Established almost 100 years ago, The Hockaday School provides a college preparatory educa-tion for girls; from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, including Boarding school for grades 8-12. With an approximate enrollment of 1,000 students and a 10:1 student teacher ratio, Hockaday students enjoy a 100% acceptance rate to college.

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

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

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FITNESS FITNESS BY AVA

Ava Combs 972-638-0282 Fitnessbyava.com fitnessbyava@yahoo.com Health, Fitness & Self Defense Instructor with over 15 years of experience. Services include Weight loss management, Personalized strength training, Group exercise classes, Self-defense training, Self-defense group classes, Awareness programs: Domestic violence, Date rape, Human Trafficking. Call for consultation and appointment.

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.

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.

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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 LeslieDuong.com

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

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 37.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

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Dr. Daniel Strader 8222 Douglas Ave, Suite 810, Dallas 214-363-7777 2Grin.com

Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 EarthKindServices.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 page 27.

LEGACY DENTISTRY

Dr. Toni Engram, DDS 151 Walton Way, Suite 102, Midlothian, TX 972-723-1035 LegacyDentistry.com Offering a full scope of general, holistic and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. We can correct a wide variety of dental problems and can literally redesign your smile. Compassionate, Holistic care supporting you on your journey to health by educating and holistically serving your needs with integrity and respect. See ad on page 31.

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

The premier school of nurse coaching, offering the cutting edge of health care through the Resilience Paradigm. AHH is a nurse coaching program that meets the continuing education requirements for nurses to apply for national or international certification in nurse coaching and/or holistic nursing through the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation. See ad on page 12.

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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.

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, page 6.

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NATUROPATHS MOR WELLNESS CONCEPTS

Ronit Mor, ND, HHP 17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Dallas 75287 214-612-6776 MorConcepts.com MyWellbeingCompass.com Inspiring, empowering and coaching you to naturally improve and maintain your wellbeing. Ronit's holistic, non-toxic approach helps restore vitality and lessen chronic conditions through nutrition, lifestyle and alternative modalities.

ORGANIZING SERVICES EASILY ORGANIZED

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

PAIN MANAGEMENT SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Suite 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, userfriendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad on page 22.

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 self-service 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 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.

16633 Dallas Parkway, Ste 150, Addison 972-380-0000 AddisonPain.com Info@addisonpainmanagement.com

Your quality of life matters to us and we are here to help. In practice for 15 years, focusing on treating pain with the highest level of patient care. We specialize in interventional pain management and regenerative medicine. Our approach is multidisciplinary, with experienced, friendly staff, advanced techniques and affordable prices. See ad, inside back cover.

VETERINARY

HEAL Veterinary Hospital Dr. Brittney Barton, DVM 4509 Lemmon Ave, Dallas 214-329-9454 HEALVet.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.

2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 PawsAndClawsAnimalHospital.com

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

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

Their core values are passion for Christ, passion for people and catalyst for change. Services are Sundays at 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm and online at Streamingfaith.com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

5502 Ben Davis, Sachse 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com UnityOfSachse.com

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

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PAWS AND CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL DR. SHAWN MESSONNIER, DVM

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Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. We focus on natural wellness, detoxification, and vaccine alternatives.

We happily accept new patients and continue to help those referred by other doctors, especially those with "untreatable/ incurable" diseases that respond well to our unique natural medicines. See ad on page 29.

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.

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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.

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 on pages 11 & 13.

ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS 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-Massage, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic, iV therapy, Juicing and Colonics work. RCW offers all of these things, come visit us and begin your journey to optimum wellness. See ad on page 32.

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.

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