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JOYFUL GIVING How Generosity Transforms Us

Vegan Goes Sweet Healthy Holiday PeoplePleasers

The Power of We Awakening to the Evolution of Community

Remembering Ed Lowe: North Texas Farm-to-Table Pioneer and River Protector

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Uplifting Humanity is Like Christmas Every Day

he world instinctively becomes more compassionate, hopeful and generous at Christmastime. Of course, Christians dutifully celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the source of our hope and salvation, and we try to point others to “the reason for the season”. Although the rituals, customs, individual celebrations and manifestations of Christmas vary around the globe— even from one family to the next—I find it miraculous that the world of Christians, non-Christians, atheists and all still acknowledges this holiday with Christ’s name at the front of it as the most celebrated of the year and of all time.

While some folks in the commercial sector like to replace the word Christmas with “holiday” (e.g., “happy holidays”), as we say here in Texas, “That dog won’t hunt.” It’s still Christmas—the universally known celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Drive through any big Christmas light displays and you’re bound to see a manger scene with the three wise men standing alongside Santa and his reindeer and even a snowman or two. This scramble of symbols and decorations is actually an amazing testament to the universality of Christmas.

Notwithstanding the many culturally dictated differences in how we celebrate it, the Christmas holiday is one thing we have in common with people and communities all around the world.

As an advocate for green and healthy living, I find Christmas a particularly appropriate time to remember how blessed we are to be living in such a perfectly created environment, one that only God could have designed. It provides everything we need to live and thrive physically, and has imbued us with such abundant universal commonalities that we must work overtime to dream up differences to divide us.

In fact, this world requires that we depend on each other and all other living things for our very survival. Christmas is a time to be woke to the many unnecessary and often unconscious ways we take this wonderful blessing for granted, starting with the pollution and waste caused by our gift giving. Do we really need all that single-use giftwrap and all those plastic bows? Why not use eco-friendly and sustainably produced versions of these items, and introduce others to them too? (If you need some help, check out our article on eco-friendly gifting, page 22).

I’ve pledged to do better this year, heartened by what a friend recently advised me when I was lamenting about the meager impact of my efforts: “The mere fact that you’re out there taking definitive action is a win.” Seldom does this big old world change as a result of one individual action; it takes many actions. But if we fail to take action at all, nothing will change.

So let’s all vow to be part of the change we want to see this Christmas season!

In the spirit of the season, this month’s issue focuses on matters of the soul with Linda Sechrist’s uplifting feature, “The Emerging Power of ‘We’: Awakening to the Evolution of Community.” Here you’ll find a compelling argument that collective wisdom, collaborative change and the need to evolve from a culture of “me” to a culture of “we” may be the key to addressing the major challenges that confront humankind.

In “Ed Lowe’s Legacy of Sustainability at Celebration Restaurant,” page 16 we take a moment to remember the founder of North Texas’s original farm-to-table restaurant, and Friends of the Brazos River. Ed passed away a little over a year ago, doing what he loved to do—camping in the Big Bend. In writing this story, we noticed a common quality among those who care deeply for the environment: They exhibit that same deep care and consideration for the people around them. Ed’s story inspires us to live our best lives. We think it will inspire you too.

As always, we hope you will find much in this month’s issue to help you live a healthier life on a healthier planet. Thank you for being a faithful reader and supporter of Natural Awakenings. I pray that you and yours will have a happy and healthy Christmas season.

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Contents 16 ED LOWE'S LEGACY OF SUSTAINABILITY AT CELEBRATION RESTAURANT

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19 Holistic Dentistry Saves Teeth Safely

21 THE GENEROUS HEART How Giving Transforms Us

22 SUSTAINABLE

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR 2019

24 THE EMERGING

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POWER OF ‘WE’

Awakening to the Evolution of Community

26 THE MERRY VEGAN

People-Pleasing Holiday Sweets

30 INHALING THE JOY OF LIFE

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Full-Spectrum Bone Health

34 WASTE-FREE FEASTING How to Reduce Holiday Food Waste

DEPARTMENTS 10 news briefs 12 health briefs 14 global briefs 16 community

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he Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will debut a brand-new Christmas Village this year as part of Holiday at the Arboretum through December 31. Inspired by the European Christmas markets, or Christkindlmarket, the Pauline and Austin Neuhoff Christmas Village is comprised of 12 charming shops and façades almost 20 feet tall that represent a quaint European hamlet.

Highlights include a bakery, a candy shop, Santa’s House and more. At night, the Christmas Village shops and trees shine bright with more than a million lights. During the weekends and evenings, volunteers dressed as shopkeepers pass out samples of their wares.

Stop by the bookstore to receive a specially designed bookmark to take home and guests can make some noise in the music shop with the tambourine and triangle, and enjoy a jingle bell to take home. There’s a doctor’s office, a cobbler, a bandstand, a butcher, a hat shop and a carpenter, all with themed activities and treats.

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Holidays at the Heard

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olidays at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will bring the beauty of the holiday season into nature from 6:30 to 9 p.m., December 13 and 14. Festive lights and décor will accentuate a half-mile Heard nature trail with a glimpse of the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit. This light display is designed to enhance, rather than overpower the sanctuary’s natural beauty.

Local musicians Anthony & Marina (December 13) and La Pompe (December 14) will delight audiences with live holiday music under the stars in the Heard outdoor amphitheater. Children and the young at heart will enjoy the opportunity to take a photo with Father Christmas and Mother Nature in a festive setting.

Hot beverages and treats will be available for purchase.

Tickets at the door are$9 for adults and $6 for kids 3 to 12 (children 2 and under are admitted free). Save $2 per ticket through Dec. 11 at HeardMuseum.org/holidays.

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he Dallas Generational Group Jingle Bell Run, attracting more than 4,000 participants a year, will take place on December 20 at the Hilton Anatole during their Christmas at the Anatole celebration.

All proceeds benefit the Trinity Strand Trail and the Mavs Foundation.

The family-friendly event includes a one-mile fun run at 6:30 p.m., a nighttime 5k race at 7 p.m. and a lively postrace party. Participants are encouraged to

dress in holiday attire and will receive a pair of jingle bells and glow bands to “jingle all the way” through the race. There will be carolers and music along the race course to ensure every step of the race is jolly. Dogs are welcome, and there will be an award for Most Festively Dressed Dog. Registration is $20 to Dec. 18 and $55 after. For more information and to register, visit DallasJingleBellRun.com.

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he ninth annual Prairie Lights display, open through New Year’s Eve at Joe Pool Lake, in Lynn Creek Park, features 4 million lights set along two miles of pathway. Hundreds of all new displays line and arch over the roads. Halfway through the drive, visitors can get out of the car for a stop at Holiday Village for food, gifts, Santa, a lighted walk-through forest and a holiday theater spectacular.

The finale of the show is the world’s largest light tunnel.

Prairie Lights is made possible with the help of many volunteers from businesses, church groups, organizations each year.

Location: 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy., Grand Prairie. For more information, call 972237-4569 or visit PrairieLights.org.

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Maintain a Healthy Diet and Weight to Lower Cataract Risk A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition used adherence to dietary guidelines and total diet scores to assess the effects of diet on cataract risk.

The researchers followed 2,173 older Australians for five and 10 years in two phases. They found that maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI) of less than 25, combined with a healthy diet, reduced the risk of developing cataracts.

Eat a Better Diet to Improve Gut Bacteria Researchers at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center tested stool samples of 858 men and 877 women in Los Angeles and Hawaii with a mean age of 69—regarded as an ethnically diverse study population with varied food intakes. The study found that those with higher quality diets also had significantly better gut bacteria diversity, a factor linked to reduced risk for a variety of diseases. Diet quality and a reduced risk of developing chronic disease is strongly associated with fecal microbial diversity.

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New research offers potential paths for treatment for the nearly 20 percent of patients with high blood pressure that don’t respond well to medications. University of Florida College of Medicine researchers, testing 105 volunteers, found that the populations of gut bacteria differed between hypertensive individuals with depression and those without depression. A second study by Italian researchers found that patients with heart attacks had different bacteria in their guts than patients with stable angina.

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Researchers followed more than 36,000 Japanese men older than 40 for an average of 13.2 years.

They found that those that consumed culinary mushrooms three times a week had a 17 percent lower chance of developing prostate cancer compared to those that ate mushrooms less than once a week. Participants that ate mushrooms once or twice a week had an 8 percent lower risk. The trend was even greater for those men over the age of 50 and was unrelated to other dietary habits.

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Eat Mushrooms to Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer

Reduce Blood Pressure and Heart Attacks With Better Gut Bacteria

Train Students in Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Improve Grades Sixth-graders that received mindfulness training each day for eight weeks experienced lower stress levels, less depression and improved academic performance compared to their peers in a control group that studied computer coding, report Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers. In addition to that 100-student study, researchers surveyed 2,000 students in grades five through eight and found those that showed more mindfulness tended to have better grades and test scores. They also had fewer absences and suspensions.

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Marry to Halve the Risk of Dementia Wedlock tends to stave off dementia, according to a new Michigan State University study. Analyzing 14 years of data on 15,000 people older than 52, researchers found those in all unmarried groups—cohabiting, divorced, separated, widowed and never married—had significantly higher odds of developing dementia than their married counterparts. The differences were most acute for those divorced, separated or widowed—about twice as prone as married people to develop dementia, with the men faring worse cognitively than the women.

Extreme Weather Events Affect Mental Well-Being People that experience storm and flood damage to their homes are about 50 percent more likely to experience depression and anxiety, British researchers report. Surveying more than 7,500 people after the 2013-2014 season of severe weather, they found that those with homes damaged by wind, rain, snow or floods had mental health risks similar to living in a disadvantaged area. This occurred even when the effects of the extreme weather were relatively minor and did not force people to leave their homes.

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Eat Nuts to Reduce Odds of Death From Heart Disease Adults that ate nuts two or more times per week had a 17 percent lower risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke, reports an Iranian study that followed 5,432 adults for 12 years. The research was presented in August at the European Society of Cardiology.

“Nuts are a good source of unsaturated fat and contain little saturated fat,” says study author Dr. Noushin Mohammadifard, of the Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute. “They also have protein, minerals, vitamins, fiber, phytosterols and polyphenols which benefit heart health.”

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Making Meat Without Animals

Five major food technology companies have converged to form the Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood (AMPS) Innovation, which seeks to create real meat from animal cells without the need to slaughter animals. The founding members of the coalition are both cell-based seafood companies BlueNalu and Finless Foods and meat makers Fork & Goode, San Francisco-based JUST Inc., and Memphis Meats.

AMPS Innovation (ampsinnovation.org) intends to tackle obstacles presented in the cellular agriculture industry and bring products to the consumer faster with transparency and proper regulatory frameworks for cell-based products. Each member company has made significant strides in the development of these products with the hope they will soon be options in the everyday diets of individuals, as well as a nutrition source for a human population projected to grow to 10 billion by 2050.

A new study based on the National Land Cover Database of 3,086 of the 3,103 counties in the continental U.S. published in the journal Urban Forestry and Urban Greening found that increases in forest and shrub cover corresponded to decreases in Medicare health care spending, even when accounting for economic, geographic or other factors that might independently influence healthcare costs.

Urban and rural counties with the lowest socioeconomic status appeared to benefit the most from increases in forests and shrubs. University of Illinois graduate student Douglas A. Becker, who led the new research with Matt Browning, a professor of recreation, sports and tourism, says, “It occurred to me that low-income communities are getting the biggest bang for their buck because they probably have the most to gain.”

Other studies have shown that people in intensive care units recover more quickly and have fewer complications after surgery if their hospital rooms look out over trees rather than parking lots and that forest walks can influence potentially health-promoting hormone levels or anti-cancer immune cells in the blood.

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The RS Automotive gas station, in Takoma Park, Maryland, has been around since 1958, and Depeswar Doley has been running it for 22 years. Now, frustrated by the complicated rules, requirements

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and contracts of oil and gas companies, he has completely transitioned away from offering petroleum and become the country’s first exclusively electric vehicle (EV) charging station.

Because there has been a shortage of EV charging stations in the state, the station’s changeover was partially funded by the Baltimore-based

Electric Vehicle Institute and the Maryland Energy Administration. Its new 200-kilowatt electrical system will now be able to recharge up to four vehicles at a time while drivers wait inside. Doley says, “It’s not something that I expect to become rich overnight or something like that, but it’s a good cause [and] good for the environment.”

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Repurposing Weeds

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Fast-growing lemna, or duckweed, a flowering green plant that blooms on the surface of still and slow-moving bodies of water that is often mistaken for algae, is finding new utility as a protein source.

California-based Plantible Foods claims that duckweed, traditionally the enemy of pond owners, is superior to other alternative proteins like pea, wheat and soy. The unusual crop naturally contains higher amounts of the complete protein RuBisCo and is easier to digest than some other popular plant proteins. It can be used as a substitute for egg white, is free of the top eight allergens and has a neutral color and taste. Due to its rapid growth, duckweed is less vulnerable to climate change. Plantible Foods co-founder Tony Martens says that duckweed grows reliably and can typically be harvested daily, no matter what the weather may be.

As a result of its partnership with Just Goods, Inc., the Norwegian Cruise Line will replace single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 1, 2020, beginning with the Norwegian Encore. The company’s ships will feature JUST, which is 100 percent spring water in a plant-based carton made of 82 percent renewable materials from trees grown in responsibly managed forests. The cap and shoulder are made from a sugarcane-based plastic. It’s refillable and recyclable.

Just Goods, located in Glen Falls, New York, has a global presence with bottling facilities in New York, Northern Ireland and Australia, allowing the company to meet demand around the world without shipping water from a single production source. It plans to replace more than 6 million single-use plastic bottles every year. CEO Ira Laufer says, “The company is pushing the boundaries of what’s always been done because it knows we all need to do better.”

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Pond Plants Offer Protein Strategy

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community spotlight

Ed Lowe at his beloved Big Bend.

Ed Lowe’s Legacy of Sustainability at Celebration Restaurant

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by Sheila Julson

ore than a year has passed since beloved Dallas restaurateur, ecologist and river advocate Ed Lowe died after slipping off an embankment while exploring one of his favorite places, the banks of the Rio Grande in Boquillas Canyon, in Big Bend National Park. Through the Texas River Protection Association and Friends of the Brazos River, Lowe had worked tirelessly to protect Texas waterways from pollution and other threats. He regularly led youth groups from all socio-economic backgrounds through guided hikes and canoe trips, ensuring that everyone had access to these serene natural treasures.

Lowe’s dedication to sustainable and socially just food systems is still impact-

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ing people through his signature project, Celebration Restaurant & Market, the farm-to-table eatery he founded in 1971.

Natural Awakenings reached out to some of Lowe’s friends at Celebration and asked them to reflect on his visions for sustainability, and how they’re carrying on his legacy.

President Shannon Lindley believes Lowe’s family values and his approach toward teamwork contributed to Celebration’s longevity. “I think he was a true pioneer and visionary in a lot of aspects.

He stayed ahead of the curve in the industry. The concept behind Celebration was to serve food to people that is similar to the way his mom would serve their family—a protein, veggies and

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salad—and have everyone sit down and share it together,” she reflects.

Today, there are many farm-to-table restaurants offering what Celebration has been doing since day one, but Lindley believes Lowe’s passion for investing in each person and considering them a partner rather than an employee, helped build a dedicated staff —most of which have been with Celebration five years or more. Those relationships helped Celebration succeed in the competitive restaurant business and maintain support of the local farmers and vendors where they source wholesome foods.

Lindley affirms that Celebration is continuing to support projects that Lowe built, such as community gardens at Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School, named after Lowe’s father, a Dallas businessman.

She says Celebration regularly donates to schools, charities and organizations Lowe was passionate about.

“He was a very humble person, both through the life he lived and how he wanted to help others. He was very generous, and if he heard of a situation where someone needed help, he’d step up. There was a partner here through a work program, and she needed eye surgery. We were able to help her pay for her surgery. He was proud to be able to help improve somebody’s life to be better and give more,” Lindley shares.

Gerald Johnson, catering manager, has worked there since 1979—testament to how the family culture Lowe had established retains employees with very little turnover. “I was hiring people for the upcoming holiday season, and I was kind of out of rhythm with the hiring process because we don’t have to do it that often,” he laughs.

Johnson fondly recalls Lowe’s passion for helping children explore Texas’ waterways, instilling in them an appreciation and respect for the environment.

“He took underprivileged kids out on the water. Many of those kids had never

Lowe was at Celebration working alongside his employees or paddling on the Brazos River, he had a fiery passion for everything he did. “We still feel that he’s proud of us and watching over us,” says Johnson. “A lot of people feel this way outside of his restaurant. He was a genuine,

done things like that before. It really helped them to grow,” he explains. Lowe was dedicated to bringing in students from the Dallas Independent School District through internships to gain work experience.

Celebration maintains direct relationships with many long-time farmers and vendors from with Lowe had sourced for decades, thus keeping local farms strong. Johnson notes those vendors have also become part of the Celebration family over the years.

“We don’t treat vendors as people we just purchase food from. We treat them like part of the family, because they are. Lowe felt it was important to make everyone feel needed.”

Johnson believes many Dallas area farm-to-table restaurants modeled themselves after Celebration, which remains competitive today because Lowe’s vision was very clear and he never veered from it. “He was firm about the kind of food he served, and he wanted it to be affordable for everybody,” Johnson says. “He cared about every little detail, from recycling to conserving energy, and not taking good food for granted.”

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true friend, and I think that rubbed off on other people, too.”

Bar manager Jon Radke has worked at the restaurant since 1986, when he first moved to Dallas from Chicago. He remembers his first encounter with Lowe while waiting for his job interview. “I saw this tall guy walking through the bar toting a bunch of broken-down cardboard boxes out to the dumpster. He called over, ‘I’m Ed— I’ll be with you in a second.’ I was struck by how the owner was breaking down boxes and taking them out to the trash,” Radke says. “He wasn’t a guy who just bossed people around.

Ed was willing to do what it took to get things done and would never ask you to do anything he wasn’t willing to do himself. We try to carry that forward. That was a beautiful message that maybe he didn’t realize he was sending at the time.”

The positive, family-like culture Lowe fostered at Celebration is reflected in the community, Radke says, because they draw many regular customers that live right in the neighborhood and don’t have to travel far to enjoy healthy, local foods. “The amazing thing about Ed is that Celebration has been open almost 50 years, which is an incredible thing to accomplish, especially in Dallas, where so many restaurants come and go,” he says.

“Ed was a hippie kind of guy and always kept things simple—providing good food in a nice environment for people to enjoy themselves.”

Radke recalls frequently hearing stories of Lowe’s preparations for Celebrations’ opening day in 1971. “They were so busy getting the menus and everything ready, and he fell asleep in one of the booths. The following morning, the milkman knocking on the door awakened him—he had a milkman delivering the milk!”

The farm-to-table concept has now come full circle, and Radke believes that exemplifies Lowe’s vision of how people have come to think about food. “I feel proud to help carry on that tradition.

It’s always exciting when we get to the peak of the growing season and can tell customers that their produce was on the vine yesterday. Our customers are people who appreciate that, and it’s a big part of why we’ve been successful for so long. It’s groundwork that was laid by Ed.” Celebration Restaurant is located at 4503 W. Lovers Ln., in Dallas. For more information, call 214-351-5681 or visit CelebrationRestaurant.com. See ad on back cover.

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Holistic Kozlow & Rowell Dentistry Saves Teeth Safely

by Sheila Julson

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r. Josh Rowell, of Kozlow & Rowell Dentistry, took a unique path toward the dental profession. The Waco, Texas, native had the opportunity to be exposed to multiple health care careers.

He worked with different types physicians, including an optometrist, before eventually finding his passion for the dental profession.

Rowell found dentistry was a good way to address whole person wellness; an approach toward health care that he had always appreciated. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Texas and attended the Baylor College of Dentistry, graduating with a Doctor of Dentistry degree in 2016.

He practiced family dentistry in Waco, gaining valuable skills in all aspects of the profession. Through a mutual friend, he met Dr. Philip Kozlow, who had a holisticbased dentistry practice in Dallas. Rowell began working with Kozlow one day per week and was impressed by his holistic dentistry methods that considered whole person wellness and used toxic-free materials.

Rowell joined the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, an organization dedicated to mercury-and fluoride-free practices.

In May 2019, Kozlow and Rowell formally joined forces and moved into a larger space to offer state-of-the-art holistic dentistry for adults and children. Their approaches combine aspects of whole body wellness with biological dentistry, focusing on biologically safe, non-toxic dental materials. They offer biocompatibility testing to make sure that every product they use is safe for each patient.

In addition, they incorporate ozone into all of their services. “Ozone is a natural product—it’s an antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial agent that kills pathogens,”

Rowell explains. “We use ozonized water in our drills and ozone gas, and we irrigate periodontal pockets with ozone. We also use ozone as a full treatment to make sure we’re reducing bacteria before we do a final restoration.”

Rowell emphasizes that they’re dedicated to reducing risks from radiographs.

Their office uses the DEXIS CariVu, a non-ionizing light source that can visualize decay between teeth. They also employ the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) protocol when removing mercury fillings. “Our goal is to limit mercury exposure,” Rowell explains. “Instead, we use a technique where we trace around

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the mercury filling and remove it all in one piece. That limits mercury exposure.”

Patients undergoing the SMART technique also receive supplemental oxygen, and there’s a mercury-filtering vacuum at the base of the patient’s mouth. Both staff and patients are draped to prevent mercury particles from getting onto clothing.

Afterward, patients use chlorella, a mercury-binding supplement, to flush mercury from the body. Kozlow & Rowell Dentistry partners with other holistic-minded healthcare professions in the area to assist with mercury detoxification programs.

Kozlow & Rowell Dentistry also offers saliva testing, a lab protocol that determines pre-genetic markers which predispose people to periodontal disease or systemic health problems. The tests can detect bacteria or fungal infections and based on results, Rowell can design a treatment plan specific to each patient.

Rowell emphasizes that the practice is committed to saving teeth. Through holistic alternatives, they have the ability to prevent root canals on select teeth that have been determined to need root canal therapy. “We strive to keep natural, healthy, living teeth,” he says. The practice also refrains from using fluoride and materials such as crowns or implants are free from bisphenol A (BPA).

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Rowell notes that crowns can be made onsite the same day. Their ceramic implants are metal-free.

“The technology in dentistry has been amazing over the last 10 years, and these technological breakthroughs have made dentistry easier and safer for patients,” Rowell shares. “The radiographs have less radiation; there are now techniques for same-day crowns; and with the CariVu, these are all huge advancements in helping holistic-minded patients. I’m excited to see where the future of dentistry is going. I love people, and I truly listen to the patients and get to know them—they’re like my own family.”

Kozlow & Rowell Dentistry is located at 5050 Quorum Dr., Ste. 300, Dallas. For more information, call 972-458-2464 or visit DallasDentist.net. See ad on page 18.

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ne of the ways we come into balance and connection with each other and with life is by giving from the heart. When we give to others, whether it’s an act of kindness, generosity or compassion, it helps us live from the heart instead of the ego.

Living from the ego is painful and exhausting. It’s like feeding a hungry monster that’s never satisfied. Ego craves, pursues and clings to status, approval, material wealth and control. It views the world through the eyes of fear—constantly evaluating, judging and acting in ways that are self-centered, defensive and protective.

Like with Scrooge, ego closes our heart and makes us small, fearful and contracted.

By contrast, generosity requires that we open our hearts to the world and each other. We allow ourselves to be vulnerable.

In doing this, we open ourselves fully to life, love and relationships. We let go of striving and pursuing things. When we stop striving, we begin to see, value and respond to what’s happening in the present moment in ways that are healthy and healing. Our priority shifts from acquiring things to appreciating what we have and being open to sharing with others.

Generosity is a quality of kindness, of living from a place of abundance. We see the world through a clear lens that isn’t clouded by fear, wanting or clinging. When we interact with others, our connection is

genuine. We see people instead of judgments or labels.

Being generous arises from the heart, not the wallet. We don’t need to have material wealth in order to be generous.

The only requirement is a willingness to open our hearts, to see life as it is and to interact with others from a place of compassion and love. Some examples of generous acts are: n Doing a household chore without being asked. n Setting aside what we’re doing and listening to someone in need of emotional support. n Telling loved ones what we appreciate about them. n Listening to children and trying to see the world through their eyes before offering advice. n Smiling at a stranger. n When asking, “How are you?” looking into the person’s eyes and taking time to truly listen with an attitude of curiosity and compassion.

Generosity awakens goodness in the heart, and this helps us open to life, love and relationships.

he weight-loss industry is a multi-billion-dollar business, and overweight is a source of many disease processes that cost our nation and people Ellen Chernoff both economically Simon and as quality of life.

There are constantly new products and trends on the market; what they have in common is that they exist outside of us.

The secret to having the body we want is on the inside, waiting patiently for activation. But first, and most importantly, we must be certain about what we really want. It is only then that we can ask for it. There is an inner genie that exists for one purpose—to serve our needs. It is waiting to hear our requests and wants to grant our wishes.

We can just stop, relax and activate our creative imagination by visualizing what we want.

This is called “imadulation”, or using our imagination intentionally to create the life we desire. If we have tried to get what we want but not achieved the result we desired, we must change the way we see ourselves on the inside and back it up with action.

If we promise to imadulate, rub our inner genie and listen to our inner guidance every day, we will surely see positive results.

Ellen Chernoff Simon, MS, MEd., LPC, is the author of more than 25 audio titles, including Healthy Weight Happy Body. For more information visit Imadulation.com. See ad on page 26.

Cindy Ricardo is a Coral Springs, Floridabased psychotherapist who blogs at ACaringCounselor.com.

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Sustainable Christmas Gifts for 2019

by Minnie Payne

Natural Awakenings Dallas Metrroplex magazine has found some interesting, sustainable Christmas gifting ideas that anyone would be pleased to receive.

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ribe Alive, in Fort Worth, offers a wide variety for ladies. Among a host of artisan-made gifts is a wide variety of sustainable jewelry. Several 14K gold-plated bracelets that range between $42 and $88 make a memorable, lasting gift. A bonus is that with any jewelry purchase, a free recycled small denim jewelry bag is included. All merchandise is designed inhouse by Tribe Alive designers, and all products are crafted by female artisans in five foreign countries.

Location: 126 S. Main St., Ste. 100 Fort Worth TribeAlive.com

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air & Square Imports, in McKinney, offers unique, handmade, recycled gifts. For ornament collectors and those looking for a beautiful Christmas tree ornament as a gift, prices range between $8 and $12. Something different is a salt pot made of an olivewood stump in the shape of a bowl with a spoon that costs between $15 and $20.

Practical six-to-eightinch recycled fabric hot pads cost between $8 and $10. Fair & Square Imports’ recycled gifts are handmade by selfsupporting artisans in several different countries. Among other recycled materials, recycled wood and recycled magazines are used.

Location: 219 E. Louisiana St., McKinney FairAndSquareImports.com

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There is much from which to choose, but a house favorite is FDA Chocolate Salami, which contains figs, dates, almonds and chocolate. Another is Crack in a Bark, with hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, soy and cane sugar.

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All pies are $40. The McKinney location has seating accommodations.

Locations: 314 Bishop Ave., Dallas 2708 Main St., Dallas 107 S. Tennessee St. McKinney EmporiumPies.com and Goldbelly.com

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Awakening to the Evolution of Community

by Linda Sechrist

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en master Thich Nhat Hanh’s suggestion that the next Buddha would likely not take form as an individual but rather as a sangha, a community practicing mindful living, led many people to ask, “Why a community?” The author of more than 100 books that explore the Buddha’s core teachings on mindfulness, kindness and compassion, Hanh clarified the meaning of sangha as a good community necessary for helping individuals learn how to encounter life in the present moment, resist the unwholesome ways of our time, go in the direction of peace and nourish seeds of enlightenment. Even the best intentions, he noted, can falter without such a group of trusted family, friends and co-practitioners experiencing mindfulness together.

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Although many groups form for marketing, political, civic or social purposes—allowing participants to share values and common interests—thousands more gather as online intentional communities associated with personal growth and spiritual awakening.

Myriad individuals have been able to experience some aspect of community through international organizations such as MindValley, Hay House, the Shift Network and Dr. Deepak Chopra’s Jiyo, a wellness-focused mobile app intended to extend the reach of his ideas on health and social transformation from millions of people to more than 1 billion.

In MeetUp, spiritual awakening groups recently comprised 1,113,972 members in 3,631 groups worldwide. Additionally, co-housing communities, spiritual residential communities and eco-villages continue to form around the intention of designing and implementing pathways to a regenerative future.

The Old Story Versus the New Story

The increased interest in intentional communities may hint at a possibility that the

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human desire for community might be nature’s evolutionary nudge toward a collective leap that helps us to survive a changing climate and Earth’s potential sixth mass extinction. If so, this possibility needs a new supportive story that includes humans as part of nature, with its evolutionary impulse as a guide for body, mind and soul.

With our modern scientific worldview, when people talk about nature, they typically mean animals, plants, geological features and natural processes, all happening independently of humans. A more suitable new story is cultural historian Thomas Berry’s moving and meaningful narrative in The Great Work: Our Way Into the Future, in which humans aren’t above nature by virtue of superior intellect, but instead are equal partners with all that exists in a materially and spiritually evolving universe.

From Berry’s perspective, humans are the eyes, minds and hearts through which the cosmos is evolving so that it can come to know itself ever more perfectly through us.

Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell shared Berry’s perspective. Traveling back to Earth after walking upon the lunar surface, Mitchell gazed out of the spacecraft

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window, whereupon he was flooded with an ecstatic awareness. “I was a part of the universe I was observing, and I became aware that everything that exists is part of one intricately interconnected whole,” recounts Mitchell, who founded the groundbreaking Institute of Noetic Sciences to explore the nature of human consciousness.

A Guiding Light

Seijaku Roshi, the abbot and founder of the Pine Wind Zen Community, aptly named for its location in a pine forest in Shamong, New Jersey, advises, “People are searching and hungering for community, which is number one on my agenda. If we aren’t talking about community, we’re squandering the moment.

Whether it’s an evolutionary nudge or not, it appears that our tragic world situation is pushing us towards an alternative vision for living a meaningful life that meets the needs of people, society and the environment. We are awakening to the fact we’re interconnected, interdependent and need community, which is the spirit and guiding light whereby people come together to fulfill a purpose, to help others fulfill their purpose and to take care of one another.”

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Craig Hamilton, the guiding force behind the movement known as Integral Enlightenment, is the founder of the telecourse training program Academy for Evolutionaries. His spiritual guidance and teachings reach a growing international online community spanning 50 countries. “Transforming ourselves in the deepest possible way is, in fact, an evolutionary imperative, and we need to be able to identify the indicators of emergent shifts and participate creatively with change as an evolutionary force. Evolution up to this point has been playing out unconsciously. We’re now waking up and realizing that we can collaborate and participate in an emerging future.”

Hamilton’s experience is that where humans awake to the one that is expressed through the many, they also begin to engage together. “Practicing community isn’t as simple as it seems. In online communities, a lot less can go wrong. The stakes aren’t as high. People come and go, share and engage as they like.”

A Community of Sisterhood

Laurie McCammon, author of Enough!

How to Liberate Yourself and Remake the World with Just One Word, feels certain that humans are evolving. “We were last to the party with our big brains, and now we’re trying to intellectualize our way to an uncertain future without important feminine values such as feeling, intuiting, nurturing, interdependency and vulnerability,” says McCammon, who is deeply involved in the circle movement, in which women gather in small groups to empower each other.

A regular participant in Gather the Women Global Matrix, a worldwide sisterhood that connects thousands of women sharing meaningful conversations and celebrating the divine feminine with the intention of bringing about personal and planetary transformation through cooperation and collaboration, McCammon says, “No one of us can bring about large-scale transformation alone. It’s time to tell the new story wherein our lives and actions demonstrate that together we are enough. Nonhierarchical circles that encourage authentic communication are part of this new story.”

Citing other important circle communities such as Tree Sisters and The Millionth Circle, McCammon suggests that women tap into The Divine Feminine app, which allows them to find circle communities and events anywhere in the world.

Co-Creating With the Intelligence of Nature

Teacher and futurist Peter Russell writes books that are focused on consciousness and contemporary spirituality. His lectures help humans free themselves of limited beliefs and attitudes that belie many of humanity’s personal, social and global problems. The author of The Global Brain: The Awakening Earth in a New Century, Russell posits that the evolutionary process naturally draws humans together. “Humans are social creatures that need community, which I find very energizing,” says Russell, who cites the Findhorn Foundation eco-village, in Scotland, as a dynamic experiment in community.

“Although residents went through hard times, they recognized the need for

honest communication so they could attune to one another in loving ways that would allow everyone to work through their difficulties. Today, life at Findhorn is guided by the inner voice of spirit, and residents work in co-creation with the intelligence of nature,” he says.

The Collective Wisdom of Community

An uncertain future is emerging, making it necessary for new and more intuitive methods and spiritual practices for developing collective wisdom, human potential and the skills for practicing community. “I’m in the process of finalizing 118 chapters from 90 different authors for a Collaborative Change Library: Transforming Organizations, Revitalizing Communities, Developing Human Potential,” says associate editor Carole Gorelick, who clarifies that spiritual practices are now playing a part in bringing about collaborative change. She notes that several chapters are updated versions of The Change Handbook: The Definitive Resource on Today’s Best Methods for Engaging Whole Systems (2007 second edition), which included modalities such as World Café, Open Space Technology, Art of Hosting, Appreciative Inquiry and many others.

A living handbook for developing human potential and the skills to practice community, Fred Eppsteiner has been teaching Buddhism for 23 years. A student of Hanh’s since the 1960s, he is the founder of the Florida Community of Mindfulness, in Tampa. Eppsteiner sums up why the next Buddha could be a community: “A better future will be created by people who are living the values they want for the world, not just abstractly using only the intellect. In community, we ask ourselves, ‘Can I be what I want to see in the world?

Can I practice these things mindfully in community with love, acceptance, deep listening, compassion and kindness?’ These are values that every Buddha has lived for centuries, and certainly ones we need to evolve from a culture of, ‘It’s all about me’ to a culture of, ‘It’s all about we’.”

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

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he holidays may send too many sugar plums and frosted gingerbread figures dancing in the heads of people with dietary restrictions. Anyone that chooses to avoid highly processed flours or sugars, artificial ingredients and loads of butter will typically be presented with all of this and more at social gatherings this time of year. They arrive on visually appealing cookie platters that tempt with their cute shapes, vibrant colors and sparkle.

Some, like the gingerbread and reindeer cutouts, will beckon with glazed eyes: “Just one,” they whisper. But one can turn into nine and make someone that may normally avoid sugar or gluten feel bodily regrets. Someone that is vegan or allergic may feel they can’t have treats.

Making healthier choices about food is difficult for reasons many don’t understand. “People have relationships with food—involving family, comfort and traditions—and they don’t want to give that up,” says James Brandon, of Tampa, founder of Facebook’s Vegan and PlantBased Beginner’s Community. Brandon says that holiday treats are tough to resist, but staying true to health goals is most important in the long run.

The best defense to avoid frustration at social food events is to bring a dish to

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share that meets your dietary needs, says Megan Gilmore, the author of No Excuses Detox: 100 Recipes to Help You Eat Healthy Every Day and a blogger at Detoxinista. com. “That way, you can introduce something delicious to your friends, family or co-workers and be sure you’ll have something to eat!”

A batch of simple, delectable, visually appealing and healthful cookies can be that plate to share, a gift to give or something to keep on hand for guests. Keep the focus on simple, advises Pamela Reed, who blogs at BrooklynFarmGirl.com. There are plenty of recipes that will satisfy the sweet tooth and decorate the holiday buffet (until they’re all eaten, that is). Don’t increase holiday stress by trying a new recipe at the last minute.

“Stick with your favorite recipes that you know are going to be a success and are going to leave everyone’s taste buds happy,” she says.

Transitioning to a more conscious way of eating isn’t about deprivation or leaving tradition behind. Bring on the new and healthful cookie recipes and name one after your grandma.

Julie Peterson writes from her home in rural Wisconsin. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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Note: If you’d prefer to roll the balls in coconut sugar or shredded coconut, roll them in one of those options before freezing, so the coating will stick better.

stir together the chocolate crust ingredients until a moist dough is formed. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the lined loaf pan and place it in the freezer to set.

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to two weeks for best texture.

To prepare the filling, you can use the same bowl to stir the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil and salt. Depending on whether you’re using salted or unsalted peanut butter, consider adding more salt to taste. Store-bought peanut butter cups are quite salty, so I like to add a generous pinch of salt to mimic that flavor. Remove the crust from the freezer and pour the peanut butter filling over the top, using a spatula to spread it out evenly. Return the pan to the freezer to set.

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No-Bake Pecan Snowballs (Grain-Free, Vegan) Yields: 12 balls 1 cup pecan halves ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1 cup soft Medjool dates, pitted (about 10 dates) 1 Tbsp coconut oil ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ cup arrowroot or tapioca starch Extra arrowroot for dusting, or coconut sugar

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Place the pecans and shredded coconut in a large food processor fitted with an “S” blade, and process until the pecans are broken down and crumbly. Add in the rest of the ingredients and process again, until a sticky dough is formed. (It should stick together when pressed between two fingers.)

Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoons and roll the dough between your hands, forming balls. Arrange the balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then place them in the freezer to set, about 1 to 2 hours. For a “snowball” look, roll the balls in additional arrowroot or tapioca starch—just a light coating will do—since the starch will not enhance the flavor. It’s just for looks!

No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars (Vegan, Gluten Free) Chocolate Crust: ¾ cup ground almond meal 2 Tbsp cocoa powder 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil Pinch of sea salt Peanut Butter Filling: ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil Pinch of sea salt

Rinse the mixing bowl and use it again to make the final layer. Combine the cocoa powder, melted coconut oil and maple syrup, whisking well to break up any clumps. Once the mixture has become a smooth chocolate sauce, pour it over the peanut butter layer, and return the pan to the freezer to set until firm, about an hour or two.

Once the bars are firm, grab the edges of parchment paper to easily lift the solid bar from the pan, and use a sharp knife to slice the bars into your desired size. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to a month. (The bars become very firm if frozen for too long, so I prefer serving them from the fridge after the initial firming-up time.)

Source: Detoxinista.com/no-bake-peanutbutter-cup-bars-vegan

Chocolate Topping: ¼ cup cocoa powder ¼ cup melted coconut oil 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper and set it aside. In a medium bowl,

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en years ago, Sean Maness and Will Koen, of Maness Hypnosis, had both struggled to overcome obstacles.

Maness, a musician, had a goal of joining a professional orchestra.

Koen was overweight and tried multiple diet plans, but was unsuccessful in shedding pounds. Through hypnotherapy, each had learned and implemented strategies to change negative behavioral patterns and develop positive mindsets to achieve long-lasting results.

Maness’ journey toward hypnotherapy began with a book given to him by his parents, Building Super Confidence,

by Peter Siegel. “I used hypnotherapy to overcome enough mental blocks that I could play professionally in an orchestra,” he relates. He achieved his goal by getting into orchestras in Osaka, Japan, and in Phoenix.

Koen had tried many diet plans to lose weight, but he eventually realized that those approaches were missing the mental and emotional aspects behind unhealthy eating patterns. “I did self-hypnotherapy every day, using visualization and creating positive suggestions to retrain my mind, which increased my motivation and kept me focused,” he says. He achieved his weight loss goal in October 2008 by losing 120 pounds. He credits hypnotherapy with

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permanently adapting to healthier eating.

Because Maness had found success through hypnotherapy to help overcome challenges that kept him stuck, he switched careers so he could share it with others. He trained at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and became a certified hypnotherapist. Koen, who knew Maness previously, was also so impressed by the results of hypnotherapy that he had decided to become certified through the International Board of Hypnotherapy. In 2016, he joined Maness’ hypnotherapy practice, Maness Hypnosis.

Maness does the hypnotherapy work with clients, and Koen handles day-to-day business operations.

Although hypnotherapy has been used for more than a century to help people overcome obstacles, some people are still unsure of what it is. Koen defines hypnotherapy as a heightened state of focus where the subconscious mind is more open to changes, including positive suggestions. “It’s not magic,” he emphasizes. “It’s basically a state of meditation, but in hypnotherapy or self-hypnosis, you’re working through processes to help yourself overcome certain mental blocks like negative emotions, beliefs and thought patterns that are habitually keeping you stuck, and creating positive programming

for your mind.”

While many hypnotherapists do just a handful of high-priced sessions, Maness works with clients longer, often three months or more, to help them achieve lasting change. The process he and Koen have engineered helps clients replace old limiting mental programming with new mental programming to create mental and physical habits that support a lasting change.

Maness includes a maintenance stage, where he works with a client after achieving their goal to help reinforce the

positive changes so they don’t slip back into bad habits. Clients eventually reach a termination stage, where they actually have habits that support them that are second nature. At this point, they no longer need Maness’ help.

Clients begin with a 20-minute phone consult with Koen to determine if they’re a good fit for the program. He notes they don’t work with people under 18, those with a serious mental health diagnosis or clients seeking hypnotherapy for drug, alcohol or nicotine addiction. During the

first appointment, Maness assesses which stage of change the person is in and collects thorough background information.

In following sessions, Maness works with them to define the problem and the causes, and talk about outcomes. He finds out how he can best support them in achieving the original goal they decide to work on together at the consultation.

If they are experiencing a block such as emotional eating, Maness helps them find the subconscious source that drives that behavior and helps them change their beliefs and thoughts. He also helps them heal emotions surrounding those blocks so they can move forward.

Each session is structured toward the client’s needs at that time. “I like helping people change habits after years of struggling. To see that change is life changing for me, too,” Maness shares.

Maness Hypnosis is located at 14800 Quorum Dr., Ste. 262, Dallas. For more information, call 469-458-0187 or visit ManessHypnosis.com. See ad on page 10.

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Many people have found that a regular breathing practice has helped them increase energy and decrease anxiety.

From Rachael Walter: The Three-Breath Sigh Place one hand on your lower belly and the other on your chest. Breathing in through your nose, let your breath start in the belly and move up to the chest. Then exhale through your mouth while making an audible sighing sound.

Repeat two more times.

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The Four-Eight Relaxing Breath Place one hand on your lower belly and the other on your chest. Using a belly breath, inhale to the count of four and exhale to the count of eight, making your exhale twice as long as your inhale to facilitate relaxation. Feel free to play with how fast or slow you count to find a comfortable breathing pace. Repeat for six to 10 times as needed.

Breath Walk This is an excellent exercise to do while at work, school or a public place to give your nervous system a break, even when the world is crazy-busy around you.

Walk at a slightly slower pace than normal and breathe in for one step; breathe out for the next step, counting three or four for each breath/step. Continue as you walk, being mindful of your breath, counting and surroundings.

For further inquiry, Melissa Crowder recommends these Kundalini yoga breaths:

Shabad Kriya for promoting deep restful sleep

Sitali Pranayama for lowering a fever or cooling off a hot temper Breath of Fire for improved brain circulation, stimulating digestion and weight control Right nostril breathing for afternoon slumps

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ur first breath is instinctual and belly-deep, but as we grow into life, everyday stress and trauma can bring us into the shallows. Mindful breathing can help guide our breath back to its original, healthy rhythm. Both the brain and organs benefit from increased oxygen, and the vagus nerve that connects the two—prompted by changes in the body’s pH levels—releases acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for lowering heart rate.

Breathwork can improve vagal tone, a major component in a wide range of conditions like depression, pain syndromes, sleep disturbances, anxiety disorders and chronic inflammation. A 2016 study by the Medical University of South Carolina published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows a lower number of proteins associated with inflammation in the saliva of participants that employed breathing exercises. A study that appeared in the journal Psychophysiology in 2015 found that 20 minutes of mindful breathing at bedtime fostered a good night’s rest for people with insomnia.

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From traditional rebirthing techniques using circular breathing to Middendorf Breath Work for somatic awareness, there are many styles of conscious breathing.

The gentler approaches best suit everyday needs and taking a breathing break can actually provide more refreshment than one featuring coffee.

“Many people have found that a regular breathing practice has helped them increase energy and decrease anxiety. It is a powerful tool to reset the nervous system when we’re overwhelmed and stressed,” says Somatic Breath Therapy (SBT) practitioner Rachael Walter, owner of Breathe-HereNow, in Keene, New Hampshire. Like many forms of breathwork, SBT bridges the chasm between mind and body. “Conscious breathing can also help people access and understand their emotions,” notes Walter.

Pranayama, an ancient technique of yoga that focuses on breath control and employs alternate nostril breathing, can be performed while lying down, seated or on the yoga mat. Kundalini yoga teacher Melissa Crowder, owner of 4 States Yoga, in

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Joplin, Missouri, advises students to start out slowly, three to six minutes a day, and then work up to a longer practice. “Alternate nostril breathing is a great practice for everyone.

As little as six minutes of yogic breathing, as needed, can make a profound difference in decreasing pain and stress,” she says.

Belly Benefits The American Lung Association recommends a variety of exercises, including diaphragmatic (belly) breathing, for conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Engaging the diaphragm is key in breathing to fullest capacity.

Walter explains, “An open, healthy breath is one in which we use the diaphragm to initiate the breath, followed by the belly expanding and the breath moving into the chest.”

Most of us unconsciously fall into shallow and sometimes self-conscious breathing patterns at an early age. “During my training, I read that by age 6, we pick up on cues telling us to tuck in our tummies.

This simple, bad habit begins a cascade of physiological responses. Upper chest breathing can create anxiety symptoms and poor digestion,” explains Colleen Breeckner, owner of Colleen Lila Yoga, in New York City. “Diaphragmatic breathing causes the diaphragm to become flat and wide, and in turn, presses upon the stomach and helps to churn the gastric juices. For this reason, it can aid earlier stages of digestion.”

When used in conjunction with other modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, diaphragmatic breathing might be beneficial for irritable bowel syndrome.

Breathing Into Feelings The depth and quality of the breath can help us to become aware of emotional states that include “holding patterns”. “Conscious breathing is a doorway into deep meditation, which can help alleviate anger and insecurities. It can also be helpful in dropping addictions,” says Crowder. “Linking pranayama with physical movement [asa-

nas] helps to release tension and emotions that can be held in the body’s soft tissues.”

Breeckner agrees, “Developing this awareness can help us to move unpleasant and stuck emotions through the body.”

Well-being can be just a breath away, says Walter. “When we open up our breath, we open ourselves to a fuller experience of being human. It has the capacity to bring us into the present moment to access our joy and our life’s purpose.”

Marlaina Donato is an author and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Noteworthy Breathwork Styles Clarity Breathwork: Developed from the groundwork of Leonard Orr, with a focus on accessing the subconscious mind for self-awareness Holotropic Breathwork: Developed by psychiatrist Stanislav Grof, M.D., and his wife Christina and employs deep, rapid breathing to initiate an altered state of consciousness; training in the Grof method is required Integral Breath Therapy: Gentle technique for an altered state of consciousness that works with the body’s natural healing capacity Middendorf Breath Work: Named after German-born Ilse Middendorf, a gentle technique that does not include forcing the breath to promote healing Rebirthing Breathwork: Pioneering and well-known form of breathwork that was also developed by Orr with a focus on releasing unconscious energy blocks imprinted during the birth process Transformational Breath: Developed by Dr. Judith Kravitz using uninterrupted breathing, Kundalini yoga and other elements of physical and energetic healing; recommended by Dr. Christine Northrup and Dr. Deepak Chopra

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What’s good for muscles is good for bones. ~Susie Hathaway

your arteries,” Kuzniar says. Magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and potassium are also allies in calcium metabolism.

Vitamin C, too, is a key player in bone health, promoting collagen synthesis. Nutrient absorption relies on integrity of gut health, so opting for probiotics is a wise choice across the board.

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Compromised bone health is most Walter Willett, M.D., chairman of the often associated with postmenopausal Department of Nutrition at the Harvard women, but it can also impact men and T.H. Chan School of Public Health, aryounger adults. Genetics, hormonal gues that the daily recommended 1,000changes and nutritional deficiencies can to-1,200 milligrams of calcium is based all foster bone loss. The National Oson inadequate studies, and advises half teoporosis Foundation reports that 44 that amount. million Americans have low bone density

Other minerals may play an equally and 10 million suffer from osteoporosis, critical role. The body robs calcium from the facing a high risk of fracture from this bones when blood levels of this vital mineral debilitating condition. fall too low; but taking a calcium supple Fortunately, it’s never too early or ment—especially without co-nutrients—can too late to do right by our bones. “Osteoincrease fracture risk. “Calcium supplemenporosis can be prevented, and I’ve seen tation is complex; more isn’t better. Vitamin many patients reverse osteoporosis,” says D is essential for calcium absorption, and Leat Kuzniar, a Nutley, New Jersey, natuvitamin K2 is essential for getting that calcium to your bones and keeping it out of ropath. “It becomes more difficult after 32

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Optimally, the quest for stronger bones begins with a nutrient-dense diet. “Plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, protein and some fats create a physiology in the body to support optimal bone health. Avoiding too much sodium and animal protein also helps,” says Mary Jane Detroyer, a New York City-based nutritionist and certified dietitian. She underscores the importance of mineral-packed kale, collards, mustard greens, bok choy and broccoli, but warns against oxalateladen spinach and chard, which inhibit calcium absorption. “Other calcium-rich foods like tofu, edamame, yogurt, kefir and cheese are also good, as well as milk substitutes fortified with calcium.” Omega-3-rich chia seeds, walnuts and other tree nuts are heavy hitters that boost both calcium absorption and collagen production essential for bone strength.

A 2016 Brazilian study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that a diet with excessive sweets and caffeinated beverages negatively impacts bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

Soda consumption also amps up the risk of fractures. An analysis of female subjects spanning 30 years published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2014 reveals a 14 percent increased risk for fractures with each daily serving of soda, including diet beverages.

Get Moving High-impact activities like jumping rope and jogging build strong bones in our youth, but as we age, low-impact exercise is easier on the joints. Mayo Clinic recommendations include walking, gardening, dancing, stair-climbing and elliptical training.

Resistance also yields significant

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results. A 2018 Korean study published in the journal EnM reveals that exercise employing free weights, weight machines and elastic bands increases muscle and bone mass in both women and men.

American College of Sports Medicinecertified personal trainer Susie Hathaway, in Fairfield, Iowa, explains why. “What’s good for muscles is good for bones. When a muscle contracts, it gives a beneficial pull on the adjacent bones, stimulating the bone-building cells to be more active.”

Hathaway highlights safety and the importance of bearing weight on the feet.

“Gravity is important for bone health.

Weight-bearing aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, provides a mild stimulus for your bones and helps slow down bone loss.”

Kuzniar reminds us that with the right care, our bones can carry us through life. “Once we know what factors are at play in the patient, we can address the underlying causes.”

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he heaping platters that cheerfully mark the holidays have an unfortunate downside: Americans increase their waste by 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The discarded food and packaging burden landfills with an additional 1 million tons of waste each week.

That’s in addition to the 40 percent of food Americans typically waste each year—nearly half of all the food prepared at home or in restaurants. Monica McBride, senior manager of food loss and waste for the World Wildlife Fund, notes that squandered bounty is grown in areas that were converted from natural habitat into farm fields, so it’s also a waste of natural resources.

“Once you start cooking, you realize the impact on the planet,” says chef and caterer Steven Laurence, owner of Vegan Commissary, in Philadelphia. “My grandmother was the kind of person who, if there was one pea left over, she put it in a container and someone ate it the next day. That kind of informs my cooking.

The way I was trained, you didn’t waste anything. You used everything.”

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In individual households, small changes can have a big impact, especially during the holidays; all it takes is awareness and a plan. Frugal cooks can make room for a holiday waste reduction strategy by taking inventory of the pantry and boxing up a load for the local soup kitchen or food bank.

Then, design a menu with the environment in mind, using portion control to avoid food waste and whipping up dishes that can easily be upcycled into new creations that can be used as appetizers in the coming days or tucked in the freezer for future enjoyment.

Start with the Guest-imator at SaveTheFood.com, a great way to determine portions for a holiday party, says Cheryl Coleman, director of the EPA Resource Conservation and Sustainability Division in the Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery.

The Guest-imator and Save the Food, a program of the Natural Resources Defense Council in conjunction with the Ad Council, tells cooks how much to make to keep guests happy and includes recipes for leftovers, such as Crispy Sheet Pan Hash, made with leftover roasted

vegetables, and Ugly Vegetable Pasta, made with zucchini, tomatoes and eggplant.

Spoilage is another way food finds its way into the garbage can, and that too, can be avoided, Laurence says, pointing out that most food goes bad because it’s not cooked properly or is mishandled in storage. “Mix animal protein with starches and grains in a container and it goes bad because of two different sorts of enzymes. It is a fuel for bacteria.” He also recommends using as many organic ingredients as possible for longer-lasting leftovers. “We guarantee all of our dishes for two weeks,” he says.

Encouraging visitors to take home leftovers is another effective food-saving strategy, says McBride. “Have Tupperware or to-go boxes you could provide to your guests.”

Reilly Brock, content manager at Imperfect Produce, in New York City, agrees. “Just like repurposing excess product requires creative thinking, food waste around the holidays requires outof-the-box ideas to keep impact low,” says Brock, whose company delivers imperfect produce to customers’ doors for a cost savings. “Why end the fun when the meal ends? The best part about leftovers—and the holidays—is keeping the celebration going.”

“Also, make sure you keep food safe,” McBride says. “The CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] has a really great overview of how to do that for parties. Standard guidance is not to leave food out for more than two hours. So, as a party planner, make sure you mentally note when you put food out.”

Coleman recommends taking it a step beyond the holidays by joining a movement to cut food waste year-round.

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calendar of events Oil and Gas Environmental Conference – Dec 3-4. 8am-4pm. Learn about new regulatory changes, network with decision makers, regulators, and exchange ideas. Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 N Olive St, Dallas. EarthX.org.

Elevated Camping: Hammocking Basics – 6:30-9pm. Join our hammocking experts for some tips and tricks that will have you flying in no time. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/ dallas.html.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 Dallas Peace & Justice Center: Peacemaker Awards – 5-7pm. A time to come together and lift up the good work being done for Peace and Justice by exceptional leaders. Reception will include booths from fair-trade and eco-friendly vendors, local artisans and socially responsible entrepreneurs for your holiday shopping. DoubleTree Campbell Center, 8250 N Central Expy, Dallas. EarthX.org.

savethedate THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 7:15 -9pm GI HEALTH Join us as pharmacist Lark ScarbroughSwofford addresses a myriad of GI problems ranging from simple digestion issues all the way to more serious problems such as Crohn’s and colitis, and the more natural ways to combat these illnesses.

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Presented by Abrams Royal Compounding Pharmacy 8220 Abrams Road, Dallas 75231 For more information and to register contact 214-349-8000

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Climbing Knot Basics Class – 6:30-8:30pm.

Knowing how and why to tie knots properly is essential for climbers. We’ll cover the figure-8, prusik, clove hitch, water knot, Kleimheist and several other basic climbing knots. $30/member, $50/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/ dallas.html.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Inspired by Nature Arts & Craft Fair – 10am7pm. Local artists, who have been inspired by nature, will be selling their at the Dallas REI store. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. 214368-1938. rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

savethedate SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 10am-12pm LASTING WEIGHT LOSS FOR WOMEN Do you know exactly how to lose weight, but can’t get yourself to follow through on it? Sean Maness, the #1 rated hypnotherapist in Texas, will show you how to easily create habits that produce lasting weight loss and reduce your risk of future weight gain by 95%! Register now.

Presented by: Sean Maness, Board Certified Hypnotherapist 14800 Quorum Dr. #262 Dallas,TX 75254 For more information and to register call 469-751-0107

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 Women’s Hiking Basics – 6:30-8pm. We’ll give you the run-down of hiking basics: trip planning, gear, what to bring, and where to go, so you can spend more time outdoors. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Ecosystems of North Texas – 6-7pm. What did Irving look like 300 yrs ago? How many species live in Texas? Learn about the natural ecosystems in the great state of Texas. Free. South Irving Library, Meeting Rm 1, 601 Schulze Dr, Irving.

972-721-2687. CityOfIrving.org.

Map Reading Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Join this hands-on workshop to learn how to master reading topographic maps, and leave with the confidence to translate maps into real world navigation. $20/member, $40/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

Dallas Sierra Club General Meeting – 7pm.

Topic: Update on City of Dallas Climate & Energy Initiatives. With Susan Alvarez, Assistant Director for the City of Dallas’ Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability, as she briefs us on Dallas’ Green Energy Policy and the status of the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan. All welcome. Free. Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 How to Pack a Backpack Workshop – 6:308:30pm. Join an REI expert to learn the best way to pack your gear and adjust your pack. $20/ member, $340/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei. com/stores/dallas.html.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 Efficiency is the Master Key to High-Performance Buildings – 1-3pm. EarthxSustainableU EarthX, the world’s largest environmental experience, and DCCCD have teamed up for an

Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off: Mansfield – Dec 12-14. 3-7pm, Thurs & Fri; 10am-3pm, Sat. The Environmental Collection Center is the City’s permanent drop off facility for unwanted household hazardous materials (anything with a warning label), electronics and recyclables. 616 S Wisteria St, Mansfield.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Fretz Park Tree Planting – 9am-12pm. Join the Texas Trees Foundation, Dallas Park & Recreation, Alliance Data and TXU Energy. Please wear appropriate work clothes and shoes, and bring plenty of water and snacks. Texas Trees will provide the tools and safety equipment for planting trees. Free. Fretz Park, 6994 Belt Line Rd, Dallas. EarthX.org.

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ongoing series of Pop-Up Learning Events on sustainability topics that will broaden your understanding of environmental issues and teach you practical solutions you can implement in your community. Richland College, 12800 Abrams Rd, Dallas. EarthX.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 Boot Fitting Basics – 6:30-8pm. Join an REI Boot Fitting expert to learn the proper technique and information to help you find the ideal boot fit for your feet. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/ stores/dallas.html.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 Christmas Bird Count – An all-day census of birds within a predefined 15-mi diameter circle.

Parties of observers are assigned to zone leaders to count and identify every observed bird within the circle. You do not have to be an expert birder to help, but some birding experience is required.

For more info and to volunteer, Reba Collins: 972-742-0312 or RCollins20@verizon.net.

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Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk – 6:30-9pm.

Set your intention for 2020 and celebrate the Winter Solstice with a walking meditation.

Come during the open hrs; walk as often as you’d like. Love offering. Center for Spiritual Living Dallas, 4801 Spring Valley, Ste 115, Dallas.

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

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth – Show times 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.

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sunday Carrollton Runners Club Mile + 5K – 7:30am. A low-key 5K and 1-mile race every last Sun. Inside McInnish Park, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton.

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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.

White Rock Lake Group Walk – 8-10am. Walk the shores of White Rock Lake with the Dallas Trekkers Walking Club. The group will walk between 3-6 mis together, alternating between the east and north trails. $3. City Hospital at White Rock Lake, 9440 Poppy Dr, Dallas. DallasTrekkers.org.

Gentle Waves – 9:15-10:15am. 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. 972-248-9126. 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. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

Zen to Go – 12-12:45pm. Mon-Thurs. 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. Dallas MeditationCenter.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.

Anvil Pub Happy Hour – 4-8pm. Mon-Fri. $1 off select drinks and discounted appetizers. Vegan and vegetarian options available. Thurs Happy Hour all night. 2638 Elm St, Dallas. AnvilPubDeepEllum.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 mos of beginning classes and 1 mo 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 & 2nd Tues. Activities and 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.

Fitness in the Park – 6:30-7:30pm. Outdoor dance cardio fit classes, with styles ranging from Hip Hop, Zumba and Mixxedfit. $25. Vitruvian Park, 3875 Ponte Ave, Addison. FitChoiceod.com.

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

DallasUnity.org.

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 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditation Center.com.

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

AnandaDallas.org.

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Dallas Organic Garden Club – 2:30-4:30pm. 4th Sun. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. GDOGC.org.

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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. 214-5216157. CosmicCafeDallas.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.

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.

Transformational Sound Immersion – 4:30-7pm.

2nd Sun. Explore grounding asanas and breath adaptation to help us release unwanted stress and soothe our nervous system. Shakti Yoga Center,

Meditation Mondays – 7-8pm. With Beverly Pryor.

Meditation Mondays focuses on the practice and the experience of various forms of meditation. Free.

Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972-2337106. UnityDallas.org.

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

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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, MD, director

of Memory Care at Baylor Neuroscience Center, will address the unique concerns, challenges, and treatments associated with LBD. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson.

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

The Darshan Room – 6:30-8:30pm. 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.

Meditation for Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classes are great for beginners that want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators that want to expand their meditation. $6-$12. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1875 Laws St, Dallas. MeditationinTexas.org/Weekly-Classes.

Metaphysics and Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Manifestation and mysticism: 2 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, Ste 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.

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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

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

Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Activities and 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.

Yoga at the West – 10-11am. The church’s Sports & Rec Ministry in collaboration with Yoga N Da Hood offer yoga every Saturday. Friendship-West Baptist Church, Rm D201, 2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas. FriendshipWest.org.

Second Thursdays with a Twist – 5-9pm. 2nd Thurs. 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/ member. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30pm. Meets the 2nd Thurs each month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Facebook.com/DallasVeganDrinks.

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

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Qigong on the Lawn – 8:30-9:30am. Join on the southwest lawn overlooking Unity Bay for a Sat morning energy re-up. Donation-based. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. UnityDallas.org.

Pizza Pie Thursdays – All day. Enjoy fresh made-to-order pizzas for only $12.99 with up to 3 toppings. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. WholeFoodsMarket.com/ Stores/LasColinas.

Tai Chi Classes – 9am. 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. Bostmas@ gmail.com.

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

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

Meditation for Everyone – 10:30-11:30am. Classes are great for beginners that want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators that want to expand their meditation. $6-$12. The Women’s Club of Fort Worth, 1316 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth. MeditationinTexas.org/Weekly-Classes.

Yoga – 10-11am. Please bring own mat and water bottle. All levels from beginner to advanced 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.

Yoga Lunch Bunch – 10:30am-12pm. This is a spiritual mat based class suitable for all levels.

Come and join us while increasing in consciousness, vitality and spirituality. $10 donation. Unity Fort Worth, 5051 Trail Lake Dr, Sanctuary Building, Fort Worth. KathrynMarieKrieger.com.

Free First Saturdays – 11am-1pm. 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.

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.

Nature Walk – 2-3pm. 4th Sat. Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a familyfriendly guided nature walk. Free. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RSVP: 817-860-6752. RiverLegacy.org.

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 Rd & Buckner Blvd, Dallas. 214-824-0244.

DallasSierraClub.org.

Family Exploration Saturdays – 10am-2pm. Bring the whole family every Sat for outdoor learning in the special places of the Garden. Engage your children in cultural exploration and the wonders of nature. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 1700 University Dr, Fort Worth. Brit.org/GROW.

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calendar of events TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Fall Day Hiking Basics – 6:30-8pm. Join the REI team and learn about trip planning, essential items, safety precautions, and local resources and places to go. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Bird Walk – 8-11am. 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. 469-200-4085.

ConnemaraConservancy.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 Primitive LLELA: Polar Patch Edition – Dec 13-14. 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.

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.

Outdoor Cooking Camp – Dec 14-15. Everyone likes to eat and that’s the theme for this weekend.

Tasty meals, cooked in a variety of interesting methods. Learn how to make your next outdoor adventure a culinary treat. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. Camp Tonkawa.org.

Horsemanship Day Camp – 11am-3:30pm.

Also held Nov 3. 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. 940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 Find Your Park: Big Bend National Park – 6:30-8pm. Discover one of the best spots to recreate in Texas. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E

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Zip Line Day – 1-4pm. Guests climb a 23-ft tree to our zip platform then proceed to a 487-ft Zip line. Purchase one ticket ($12 each) for each time you would like to travel down the zip line.

Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

Join the Natural Awakenings Franchise Family

For more info visit: NaturalAwakenings.com LLEA Bird Walk – 7:30-10am. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join an expert birder as we explore prime birding locations along LLELA’s nature trails. Ages 10 & up. $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville.

972-219-3550. llela.org.

Travel Light – 6:30-8pm. Get practical tips on lightening your load while maximizing the experience. Leave with the tools to keep overweight baggage at bay on your next adventure. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

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Monthly Creek Cleanup – 1-3pm. Live Green in Plano will provide all of the supplies you need for a successful cleanup, and we will take care of the trash collection at the end. Sign up to receive free cleanup supplies and the chance to win prizes.

Plano City Wide. More info: LiveGreenInPlano. obsres.com.

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

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Zip Line Day – 9am-12pm. Guests climb a 23-ft tree to our zip platform then proceed to a 487-ft Zip line. Purchase one ticket ($12 each) for each time you would like to travel down the zip line.

Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

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Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei. com/stores/dallas.html.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 Christmas at the Cabin – 12-3pm. Take a trip back to an 1870s Christmas and celebrate the old-fashioned way. Enjoy a tour of the historic Minor-Porter Log Cabin, make a corn husk doll or an ornament to take home to your own Christmas tree, create a hand-dipped candle, enjoy carols, sip hot cider by the campfire, and more. Free; $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 Año Nuevo – 5-7pm. Gather around the campfire, sip warm ponche and share our wishes for the new year. During this kid-friendly event we will eat grapes, share lentils, and write resolutions for 2020. $5/person. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville.

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Adopt-A-Nestbox – Dec 1-Jan 31, or while supplies last. Help the plight of the Eastern Bluebird while learning all about their nesting habits. For a small donation, your adopted nestbox will have your name on it and you’ll receive an email every week with a picture of the inside and an explanation of everything happening in the nestbox. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

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.

Dinosaurs Live! – Thru Feb 17. 9am-5pm. Encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and 9 new life-size animatronic. Included in general admission, free/ Heard Museum Members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

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.

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. Meditate WithAlina.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.

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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.

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. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

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

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.

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.

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 Brad-

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.

Meditation for Everyone – 7-8pm. Great for beginners who want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators who want to expand their meditation. Each month focuses on a different topic. $6-$12. Mystic Mandala Center, 3131 Custer Rd, Ste 265, Plano. KMC Texas: 214-238-3331.

MeditationInTexas.org/weekly-classes.

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.

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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thursday 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.

2nd Saturday Bird Walk – 8-9am. Learn more about birding. These walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. Included in general admission; free/member. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

Trail Running – 9am. Led by Jason Tamblyn. $10/ year. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333.

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.

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.

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.

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.

972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

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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.

BPRaptorCenter.org.

Plano Pacers – 8am. Set aside your last Sat 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 Dr, Plano. PlanoPacers.

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Harp Music for Wellbeing – 12-1pm. 1st Sat. Come relax and listen to the harp, prescriptive music as it facilitates healing, promotes feelings of well-

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being and aids in transition. $15. Pilates and Yoga Studio, 200 S Austin Dr, Allen. Patsy M. Sadowski, MA, Certified Music Practitioner: 972-814-0778.

Pilates-ForLife.com.

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.

Each week introduces an area of yoga in a way that you can jump in any time. $80. YogaJax Yoga Studio, 2001 Coit Rd, Ste 155, Plano. Preregister, Jami Jackson: 469-331-9913 or YogaJax.com.

Group-Trance: 2-Hr Deep Trance Session – 6:30-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Combine hypnotic storytelling and rhythm to relax the conscious mind while using array of techniques that teach your unconscious how to feel pleasure in the face of stress, because your other mind wants to learn wonderful things. Offer 1 or 2 hr sessions. $50. Dallas MetaMorph, Frisco. Registration required, Sherrie Grana: 512-589-2089 or DallasMeta-Morph.com.

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Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. All-natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 33.

NaturalWellnessWithCBD.com New organic hemp - CBD company expanding in Texas. Green Compass Global Independent Advocate opportunity. Not a retail store brand - for professionals. No inventory requirement, Advocate websites, direct shipping. 500-2500mg full spectrum and isolate formulas (with COAs), topical CBD creams: FDA registered. 300mg pain cream and pain patches, pet formula, bath products and more.

BODYWORK

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BOWEN THERAPY BY BRENDA BRISCOE, LMT

Living Well Dallas, 17000 Preston Rd. Ste. 400, Dallas 972-930-0260 BowenTherapyInDallas.com Bowenwork is a gentle, hands-on modality, balancing the nervous system and regulating how the body/mind perceives itself, particularly how it experiences its survival and safety. Bowen’s moves are minimal, but specific in location, bringing immediate relaxation. Results are quick, profound and long-lasting.

LIVING BALANCED THAI MASSAGE Suzanne Miller, LMT, CYT, APP 972-768-2210 Suzmil.livingbalanced@gmail.com TexasThai.MassageTherapy.com

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Certified Master Level Practitioner specializing in Thai Massage since the year 2000. Combining yoga, acupressure, assisted-stretches, massage & energy work. After receiving a treatment, clients say they feel more relaxed, less muscle tension, flexible joints and overall

There’s a difference between a philosophy and a bumper sticker. ~Charles M. Schulz

CLEERLIFE

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

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

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

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

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

food N & P FARM & DAIRY, LLC

713 County Road 610, Farmersville 972-658-0291 A Texas licensed Grade A Raw Milk Dairy providing raw cow milk, raw goat milk, kiefer, homemade chocolate milk, craft raw chocolate, coffee sauces, coffee milk, buttermilk as well as cage-free eggs, pastured chicken, and seasonal vegetables are also available. You can taste milk before buying. Follow product availability and farm happenings on our Facebook page. See ad on page 26.

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

The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is a network of seven colleges, in-cluding El Centro, Brookhaven, Mountain View, Eastfield, Richland, Cedar Valley and Northlake. DCCCD serves the region with accredited one and two year certificates, degrees and core credit courses guaranteed to transfer to Texas colleges and universities.

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.

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

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13 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 888-286-4603 PrimaCare.com

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

HERBAL MEDICINE

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

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

972- 772-7645 SmileRanchDentistry.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 28.

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

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

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DALLAS DESIGNER SMILES

Dr. Jeffrey Davies 8222 Douglas Ave, Suite 810, Dallas 214-363-7777 DallasDesignerSmiles.com Offering non-toxic, healthier, metal free, crowns, bridges and implants. Practicing biomimetic, tooth-conserving Dentistry, we can help avoid root canals and eliminate the need for crowns.

Mercury filings are removed safely and we offer convenient office hours with after work appointments. Experience a pampering environment in our centrally located office. Call our concierge now to schedule an appointment. See ad, page 9.

LYNN DENTAL CARE

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

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

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

Practicing dentistry for over 38 years, specializing in periodontics, Dr. Lynn is board-certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontics and Dental implants. He practices dentistry with a holistic approach and is a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine &Toxicology as well as the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health. See ad on page 5.

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Having over 20 years dental experience, I have developed a holistic approach to orthodontics including treatment concepts that include early preventive treatment, minimal invasiveness, full facial enhancement, addressing Rest Oral Posture and breathing habits, and the functional aesthetic harmony between teeth, gums, lips. Virtual consultations and weekend appointments available. Lifetime guarantee. Call now for appointment. See ad on page 3.

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

Homeoprophylaxis (HP), a part of Homeopathy, is a major part of Cathy Lemmon’s practice at Healthy Healing Arts. HP has been used worldwide for hundreds of years with a success rate of over 90% to help fight off disease. Lemmon uses an energetic, nontoxic means of promoting immunity in a safe and natural way. See ad, page 35 .

INDV. NUTRITION PROTOCOLS LINDA ISAACS, MD

2500 W. William Cannon Dr., Suite 603, Austin 737-208-0831 DrLindaI.com For more than 20 years, Dr. Linda Isaacs and the late Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez offered individualized protocols involving diet, nutritional supplementation, and detoxification for cancer and other degenerative diseases. They published multiple articles in peer-reviewed medical journals about their results. The work is based on that of the Texas orthodontist Dr. William Donald Kelley.

Dr. Isaacs is currently seeing new patients.

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

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

EVOLUTION MEDICINE

Dr John Roland, MD Douglas Plaza, 8226 Douglas Ave. Suite 740, Dallas 972-658-0928 EvolutionMedicine.com Evolution Medicine is the answer to autoimmune conditions. We aim to reverse disease by treating the whole body using stem cell medicine and functional medicine with custom lifestyle coaching and nutrition to build healthier lives. Understanding biochemistry is the key,as the most important elements to health are those that make individual cells healthy.

NATURAL BALANCE CLINIC

Dr Lida Aghdam, MD 4819 State Highway 121, Ste 14, The Colony 7155 Colleyville Blvd, Ste 101, Colleyville 817-488-7878 NaturalBalanceClinic.com Offering natural treatment of common medical conditions using functional holistic, nutritional medicine. Specializing in bioidentical hormone treatment, weight gain, high cholesterol/blood pressure, thyroid issues, fibromyalgia, arthritis, constipation, IBS, leaky gut, depression, anxiety. We believe many medications are temporary relief of more in-depth medical problems that we determine and treat with serious nutritional attention. See ad, page 13.

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 4.

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

We help with acute and chronic health concerns, including auto-immune, fatigue, ADHD, gut issues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, homeopathy, nutrition/weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, emotional release techniques, colonics, essential oils, foot detoxes, Infrared and Oxygen Steam Saunas. We also offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 33 & 34.

Quality of life actually begins at home—it’s in your street, around your community. ~Charles Kennedy

ORGANIZING SERVICES EASILY ORGANIZED

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

PAIN MANAGEMENT SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Ste 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, userfriendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad, page 35.

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.

PHARMACY ABRAMS ROYAL COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

PSYCHOTHERAPY Ellen Chernoff Simon, Therapist, M.S., M.Ed., LPC

Certified Biofeedback and Hypnotherapist & Integrative Pain Management Fellow 17766 Preston Rd, Dallas 972-880-0102 Zenden.net Unique synergistic and compassionate approach that combines biofeedback, neurofeedback, energy therapy and hypnotherapy. Offering an integrative and holistic approach to empower personal transformation for over 25 years. Dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, pain, weight issues, relationship concerns, unwanted habits, or you desire optimal performance, call today. See ad, page 26.

SPIRITUAL 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.

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

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

Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

STEM CELL THERAPY

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

EVOLUTION MEDICINE

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. See ad on page 11.

Trained in biochemistry, family medicine, emergency medicine, and sports medicine, my mission is to reverse disease using stem cell medicine and functional medicine with custom lifestyle coaching and nutrition. We work to get to the root of your disease, to solve the issues from the ground up and treat the whole body, not just the symptoms.

Dr. John R. Roland, MD 972-658-0928 EvolutionMedicineDallas.com

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VETERINARY

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

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

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

WEIGHT LOSS MANESS HYPNOSIS

Sean Maness, Cht 14800 Quorum Dr. #262 Dallas, TX 469-751-0107 ManessHypnosis.com

CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO & ECO-BOUTIQUE

“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, page 20.

Conscious breath control is a useful tool for achieving a relaxed, clear state of mind. ~Andrew Weil

Sean, the #1 rated hypnotherapist in Texas, has helped women achieve lasting weight loss for over 10 years. He won’t tell you how to eat or exercise. Instead, he will help you easily create eating and exercise habits that result in lasting weight loss, without drugs or surgery. See ad on page 10.

YOGA Dawn Harris, RYT500 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian 469-285-3559 Info@crescentyogastudio.com CrescentYogaStudio.com

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

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WELLNESS CENTERS HEALTHWORKS: A FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER 2317 Coit Rd., Ste B, Plano 75075 972-612-1800 HealthWorksTX.com

Want to get well? We make it easy. We help our patients care for their bodies so that health is by choice, not by chance. At HealthWorks, our team takes a step-by-step approach to regaining your health. We help our patients get well naturally.

MOBILE WELLNESS Queen Gwyn 469-394-1789 www.mobilewellness.us

Mobile Wellness offers healing services in your home. office or on location. Our advanced therapeutic massage treatments are ideal for relaxing and destressing your mind and body. They are also effective in bringing comfort to people dealing with arthritis, diabetes. fibromyalgia. neuropathy. cancer. sciatic pain and other various health conditions.

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