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Colds start when cold viruses get in your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you don’t stop them early, they spread in your airways and cause misery.

But scientists have found a quick way to stop a virus. Touch it with copper. Researchers at labs and universities worldwide agree — copper is “antimicrobial.” It kills microbes, such as viruses and bacteria, just by touch.

Four thousand years ago ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. Now we know why it worked so well.

Researchers say a tiny electric charge in microbe cells gets short-circuited by the high conductance of copper. This destroys the cell in seconds.

Tests by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show germs die fast on copper. So some hospitals switched to copper touch surfaces, like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.

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ecently I received an email that said “Good Riddance 2017,” which ruffled me because it would discount the necessary and rewarding living, learning, loving and growing achieved this past year. Moving forward requires us to make the most of all we’ve experienced, the good, bad, and even the ugly.

I would name the beginning of a new year “The most wonderful time of the year.” We get to start anew in an annual do-over— with better knowledge and know-how this time around. This quote

by Patrick Henry has stuck with me since memorizing it in sixth grade: “I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.”

A similar sentiment is alluded to many times in my favorite read, the Bible; as the Israelites question God’s care during hard times He tells them “remember” what I have done for you in the past.

Every year I flip through the prior year’s gratitude journal as I begin a new one. It’s a delightful reminder of answered prayers and blessings. Focusing on sweetness leaves no room for sour regrets now past and gone.

I’ve discovered some sure kick-starts to fresh, hopeful feelings companioned by gratitude that you might find work for you, too. They include: lending a helping hand to someone in need; telling the person closest to you that you love and appreciate them; and admiring the beauty in nature’s big and little wonders all around us. Plus, living our life with passionate purpose is a sure bet.

We invite you to join us this month in celebrating the magazine’s fresh, bold redesign for 2018 and beyond. It’s intended to serve you even better, from the new logo, snappy layout and larger graphics to the overall crisp look and feel aligned with the times. It represents the commitment of our high-energy publishing family to provide up-to-date content in a reader-friendly context. Our goal is to bring you a vibrant and engaging reading experience. We welcome your comments and, as always, your ideas and tips to aid us in covering the good stuff going on around town.

We are all in this together, grateful to our advertisers, contributors, business distribution points and every reader for making this magazine possible. Your support and inspiration are helping us all along our paths to healthy and sustainable living that honors our Creator’s intention that all forms of life work together in one big interdependent, mutually satisfying, harmonious, synergistic and reciprocal relationship.

A better world is possible in 2018 and beyond, and I understand that the changes I desire must start within me, by doing and feeling good, living simply and laughing in the face of the often absurd challenges we are called upon to overcome. May we be open to the adventure.

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Contents 22 DIAL DOWN STRESS

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How to Stay Calm and Cool

26 KICK THE PLASTIC HABIT

Choose Earth-Friendly Alternatives

28 UNDERSTANDING

NUTRACEUTICALS

How They Differ from Health Store Supplements

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28 FINALLY GET

ORGANIZED THIS YEAR

30 10,000 STEPS

AND COUNTING Keep Moving to Stay Fit

31FIVE WAYS TO CUT

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DOWN ON ENERGY COSTS THIS WINTER

32 HAROLD KOENIG on Why Science Finds Faith a Healthy Choice

33 EXPECT A MIRACLE Five Ways to Manifest Our Desires

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Marriot Sets a New Standard for Healthy Hospitality

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arriott Hotels’ JW Marriott brand is kicking off a new wellness focus that includes physical activities, healthy dining options, yoga classes, in-room massages, juicing and workout gear lending programs at the San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. The idea is to provide solutions for those worried about falling behind on their fitness and wellness routine when traveling, or just want a nearby wellness retreat experience.

The resort features two TPC PGA tour golf courses, an expanded fitness center, running and walking paths with varied grades and extreme swimming. Other wellness activities include an agility boot camp, Piloxing (boxing and Pilates), cardio core, Zumba, aqua tone, yoga and barre classes. For those that prefer to create their own workout routine, the fitness center workout space offers Hammer Strength Smith machines for strength training and plenty of elliptical machines, stationary bikes and cross-trainers.

Spa menu items developed by a health-conscious chef include light fare featuring organic ingredients, herbs freshpicked from the property’s organic garden, fruit smoothies, water with seasonal fruit infusions seasoned with locally grown nuts and in-house made trail mixes, and even healthy food cooking tips. Marriott is expanding with more in-depth wellness programs around the world.

DART Student Art Contest Accepting Entries

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orth Texas youth have an opportunity to compete in the annual Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) 2018 Student Art Contest for budding artists in kindergarten through 12th grade. Their original works of art should reflect this year’s theme: “Oh, The Places DART Goes.”

Participating students can win great prizes, including a cash award. A Best of Show winner will be selected from all entries. Other prizes will be awarded to first-place winners and runners-up in different grade-level categories. In addition, winners will have their artwork featured on DART’s website, and the artwork of first-place winners in the middle and high school categories will be featured at DART rail stations and inside DART trains.

Entries must be 11-by-17-inch poster design, laid out horizontally and mailed or delivered by 5 p.m., February 28, to Jessica D. Lennon, DART’s Transit Education Program, 2018 Student Art Contest, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, 1401 Pacific Avenue, P.O. Box 660163, Dallas, TX 75266-0163.

Winners will be announced by March 21—all artwork becomes the property of DART and may be used with appropriate credit to the artist. Students that submit their artwork early will receive a special prize.

For complete contest details, visit DART.org/artcontest.

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Denton Black Film Festival Has Diverse Offerings

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or four years now, the Denton Black Film Festival (DBFF) has been committed to offering a platform that showcases filmmakers and films that tell diverse, dynamic stories. This year’s festival will be held from January 25 through 28 at the Campus Theatre. As the festival expands into music, art and performance, the audience continues to grow as a loyal committed following across the region.

The biggest black film festival in North Texas, DBFF is a platform to share stories through film about the layers and diversity of the black experience, as well as highlight and celebrate accomplishments of African-American filmmakers, including actors, producers, directors and other industry professions.

With anticipated attendance of more than 5,000 attendees, DBFF also explores a variety of cultural expressions through collaborations and ancillary events that encompass art, music, spoken word and comedy.

Location: 14 W. Hickory St., Denton. For passes and for more information, call 469-573-0799 or visit DentonBFF.com.

New IKEA Store in Grand Prairie

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ome furnishings retailer IKEA has opened a 290,000-square-foot store, its second Dallas-Fort Worth-area facility and the fourth in Texas, at State Highway 161 and Mayfield Road 1000 IKEA Way, in Grand Prairie, creating more than 500 construction jobs.

It features a 181,500-square-foot rooftop solar array with 2,800 panels, making it one of the largest retail solar rooftops in Texas.

Store manager Matt Hunsicker, says, “Other ways that IKEA makes efforts to be sustainable are by using water-conserving restrooms, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems, and recycled construction materials.” They also recycle waste material.

For more information and coupons, visit IKEA-USA.com.

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he Big D Climb to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will take place January 27 at the Bank of America Plaza in downtown Dallas for its biggest event yet. More than 2,000 climbers, including hundreds of first-responders, are expected to race to the 70th floor to raise money and awareness to fund blood cancer research. This year’s goal is $350,000.

Teams are forming now as all registered participants will receive a weekly training schedule to assist in their preparation for the climb. All climbers receive a long-sleeve T-shirt, timing chip and access to the exclusive post-climb party outside the building, with music, a beer garden, food and interactive booths.

The Big D Climb has raised more than $1.3 million since its inception in 2008. The money raised goes towards the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

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t the Drever, located on an entire Dallas city block at Elm Street, Pacific Avenue, Akard Street and North Field Street, plans for a mixed-use project include multifamily dwellings, hotel, retail, restaurants, office, spa and parking. The 52-story, 1.5-millionsquare-foot skyscraper is designed to offer a luxury residential and boutique hotel option with contemporary, August 4, 2017 inviting and culturally rich public and private spaces.

Drever Capital Management’s 1.5-million-square-foot re-development of the former

The renovation includes removal restoration ofofthe Greek marble First Nationalthe Bank of Dallasand building in the heart thehistoric Dallas Central Business District at 1401 Elm Street, commenced will removal and restoration of the historic slab panels on the building’s façade.

New has connections secure and stabilize the tower’s marble slab panels on the building’s façade. exterior for decades to come.

The process provides surplus marble and terrazzo that will

be reused in the interiors.

Legendary Texas oilman H.L. Hunt sought the highest quality materials available during the construction of the historic building, importing the dense, handsomely

When completed, The Drever’s eight-story toweroriginally base will be transformed into a dyveined white marble slabs from the same quarry in Greece as the marble used to build namic area with more than 27,000 square feet of ground floor retail space, 44,000-squarethe still-standing Parthenon. feet of office space, hotel and resident lobbies and a grand ballroom. The 50th floor will Steve McCoy, president of Drever Construction Co. worked with lead architect, feature a public observation deck.

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Heard Nature Photo Contest Accepts Digital Entries

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he 40th annual nonprofit Cowtown Expo, the largest multi-event race event in North Texas, will be held from February 23 through 25 with the expo at the Will Rogers Memorial Center Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall. Races will be run on February 24 and 25, including Kid’s 5K and Adults 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and Ultra Marathon.

Proceeds go toward helping lowincome children in North Texas receive a pair of running shoes as part of Children’s Activities for Life and Fitness (CALF) program, with a mission to promote a lifelong love of fitness.

The entire family can participate as runners, volunteers or spectators, cheering along the route. Ambitious runners can take on The Cowtown Challenge and run a race both days, earning three medals and a special gift.

Location: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr., Fort Worth. For more information, pricing and to register, visit CowtownMarathon.org.

he Heard Museum’s annual nature photography contest, hosted by the Heard Nature Photographers Club since 1978, now uses digital submissions from all ages and experience levels from February 3 to 25.

There are adult divisions for aspiring and experienced photographers and youth divisions for junior and senior youth. Submission categories are wild and captive animals, birds, flowers, insects, landscapes, water, black & white, astrophotography and abstract.

Proceeds of the contest benefit the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary.

Ribbons will be awarded for the first-, second- and third-place winner in each category and division. The award ceremony will take place at 2 p.m., March 18, at the museum.

Entry fee is $10 per image for the adult divisions and $5 for the youth divisions. For contest rules and to enter, visit HeardNaturePhotographers.com.

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Composting Yards in Winter Adds Spring Resilience

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ompost is nature’s way of keeping the soil in balance. The National Compost Council recently stated, “Healthy soil is a living material, ideally filled with beneficial microorganisms, including bacteria, algae, fungi and protozoa.” These microorganisms keep soil healthy, decompose organic matter, replenish soil nutrients, form humus, promote root growth, increase nutrient uptake and break down herbicides and pesticides.

We can nurture essential microbes in our soil by adding organic matter such as mulched leaves and grass clippings when possible. Another way is to add organic compost that also contains more microorganisms and humus. This is great for gardens, flower beds and lawns. Adding organic matter in winter allows time for it to be processed so soil is energized for spring.

It’s a natural process: organic matter provides food for the microorganisms in the soil that release nutrients like nitrogen into a usable form. Macro-organisms such as earthworms love organic matter, aerating the soil and adding morenutrients.

Compost has a unique ability to improve soil physically, nutritionally and biologically. It loosens up compacted soil, adds nutrients and retains moisture, so we can water less. Whether we make our own compost or buy it, to be ready to use, it should smell earthy. Add organic matter to keep the soil food web going.

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TreeHouse Opens New Store in Plano

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he eco-friendly home upgrade company TreeHouse will open their second store in the Metroplex in Plano at the Preston Park Colonnade, 220l Preston Road, next to the Whole Foods Market, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., January 18. This adds to the recently launched store in the The Hill redevelopment of North Dallas. The Austinbased home improvement retailer specializes in environmentally sustainable products and solar technology.

TreeHouse co-founder Jason Ballard states, “TreeHouse will be bringing our vision of home upgrades in design and quality to Plano.

Beautiful, healthy and sustainable homes are the future, and it’s our mission to make it possible for every home.”

TreeHouse is regarded as one of the most innovative retail companies, creating positive change and a hub for everything tied to thoughtful building. Customers come to find progressive products, quality design, turnkey installation services and leading-edge technology, all under one roof.

TreeHouse recently launched an exclusive collaboration with Nest to offer fullservice consultation and one-day installation service for Nest’s new suite of smart home products, featuring discounts on Nest and Google products.

To support this program, TreeHouse has developed a software recommendation engine based on homeowner priorities that allows its home advisors to build an ideal smart configuration for every home. The TreeHouse smart home team then comes out to the home to perform a seamless installation and setup.

TreeHouse is also the first retailer of Tesla powerwalls, Haiku Fans, Romabio paint, Nebia shower systems, Interface FLOR and other groundbreaking building technologies and products.

For more information, call 214-945-1040 or visit Tree.House/locations/plano.

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Researchers at the Imperial College London say that five servings of fruits and vegetables is a good start, but more is better. After conducting a worldwide meta-analysis of 2 million people that compared early mortality rates from cardiovascular disease and cancer, they recommend eating at least 10 three-ounce vegetable and fruit servings per day, which could prevent up to 7.8 million premature deaths each year.

AEROBICS KEEP THE BRAIN YOUNG Simple movement turns out to be the best way to lift mood, improve memory and protect the brain against age-related cognitive decline, according to Harvard Medical School researchers in an article, “Aerobic Exercise is the Key for Your Head, Just as It is for Your Heart.” Even brisk walking or jogging for 45 minutes can alleviate depression.

The Journal of Physical Therapy Science notes that aerobic workouts can help people feel less stressed by reducing levels of the body’s natural stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol.

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Healthy diet options of spinach and kale may also help keep our brains fit. In a study from the University of Illinois appearing in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 60 adults between 25 and 45 years old having higher levels of lutein, a nutrient found in green, leafy vegetables, avocados and eggs, had neural responses more on par with younger people than others of their own age. Lutein is a nutrient that the body can’t make on its own, so it must be acquired through diet. It accumulates in brain tissues and the eyes, which allows researchers to measure levels without using invasive techniques.

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A Swiss study gave volunteers $25 a week for four weeks, and told half of them to spend the money on themselves and the others to spend it to benefit others. Subsequent brain scans revealed a link between the altruistic acts and feelings of contentment, activating neurons in the ventral striatum associated with happiness. Even the intention alone to be more generous was enough to create these changes, and the amount spent did not influence the increase in levels of well-being. The discovery sheds fresh light on why many people feel gratified when giving, even when it costs them something.

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Meatless Millennials Young Vegetarians Worry Meat Industry

The 2017 Chicken Marketing Summit in North Carolina involved hundreds of leaders from fast-food chains, marketing agencies and poultry production companies discussing the fact that Americans are eating less poultry—and what to do about it.

Richard Kottmeyer, a senior managing partner at Fork to Farm Advisory Services, explained that Millennials need to be “inspired and coached” to consume more animal products, according to an article published on WattAgNet.com, an industry website.

“Compared to their parents, Millennials are more likely to believe in evolution and accept that climate change is occurring. They seek out facts and science to better understand a complex world, but the poultry industry doesn’t have any fact-based information to defend its cruel, unsanitary practices,” states animal rights advocate Nathan Runkle via EcoWatch.com. The majority of chickens raised for meat have been bred to grow so large so quickly that they collapse under their own unnatural weight. North Carolina has enacted an “ag-gag” bill, making it illegal to photograph or videotape animal abuse.

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City Greenery Boosts Public Health

Urban trees help reduce obesity and depression, improve productivity, boost educational outcomes and reduce incidences of asthma and heart disease for residents, yet according to The Nature Conservancy, American cities spend less than a third of 1 percent of municipal budgets on tree planting and maintenance. As a result, U.S. cities are losing 4 million trees per year.

Each summer, thousands of unnecessary deaths result from heat waves in urban areas. Studies have shown that trees are a cost-effective solution. Too often, the presence or absence of urban nature and its associated benefits is tied to a neighborhood’s income level, resulting in dramatic health inequities. In some American cities, life expectancies in different neighborhoods located just a few miles apart can differ by as much as a decade. Not all of this health disparity is connected to the tree cover, but researchers are increasingly finding that neighborhoods with fewer trees have worse health outcomes, so inequality in access to urban nature can lead to worse health inequities.

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Research from the Medical University of Vienna found in a 30-year study that increasing prices for tobacco products by 5 percent reduced tobacco use by 3.5 percent.

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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is advising hospitals in improving patient menus by adding healthy, plant-based options and removing processed meats, which have been linked to 60,000 cardiovascular deaths annually.

The ACC Heart-Healthy Food Recommendations for Hospitals states, “At least one plant-based main dish should be offered and promoted at every meal.” ACC also urges that processed meats such as bacon, sausage, ham, hot dogs and deli meats should not be offered at all. These guidelines extend to hospital cafeterias and onsite restaurants.

The American Medical Association has also passed a resolution that calls on hospitals to provide similarly healthy meals. Processed meats are now considered carcinogenic to humans, according to the World Health Organization. A 50-gram serving a day—one hot dog or two strips of bacon—increases colorectal cancer risk by 18 percent.

“Too many heart disease patients have had their recovery undermined by bacon and hot dogs on their hospital trays,” says Dr. Neal Barnard, president of the nonprofit Physicians Committee.

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Of 24 breakfast food samples tested by the Alliance for Natural Health USA, 10 showed the presence of glyphosate. Executive and Legal Director Gretchen DuBeau states, “We expected that trace amounts would show up in foods containing large amounts of corn and soy. However, we were unprepared for just how invasive this poison has been to our entire food chain.” In the study, the chemical, now revealed to be a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization, was found in oatmeal, bagels, eggs, potatoes and nonGMO soy coffee creamer. The presence of glyphosate in dairy products may be due to bioaccumulation in the tissue of animals.

DuBeau adds, “Glyphosate has been linked to increases in levels of breast, thyroid, kidney, pancreatic, liver and bladder cancers, and is being served for breakfast, lunch and dinner worldwide. The fact that it is showing up in foods like eggs and coffee creamers, which don’t directly contact the herbicide, proves that it’s being passed on by animals that ingest it in their feed. This is contrary to everything that regulators and industry scientists have been telling the public.”

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hile growing student, and became up outside intrigued with pursuing Beaumont, dentistry. “I gathered more Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, of information, and the more Smile Ranch Dentistry, I learned about dentistry, always knew she wanted to I fell in love with it and be a doctor. When she was knew that I wanted to pur10 years old, Abramczyk sue that work,” she reflects. was in a severe auto acci After graduating from dent and endured multiple Baylor College of Denoral surgeries, which made tistry in 2010, Abramczyk her fearful of the denpracticed dentistry for a tist’s office. However, the year with a group practice Dr. Robin Abramczyk experience later inspired before opening Smile her to enter the dentistry Ranch in 2011. While profession and strive to create a comfortshe initially offered allopathic [traditional] ing, spa-like ambiance at her holistic based dentistry, an encounter with a patient that practice. requested mercury amalgam filling removal

During her teens and college years through specific International Academy of while pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree In Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT) proEducation at Baylor University, Abramczyk tocol prompted Abramczyk to research the continued a long-time interest in healthy hazards of metals in dentistry. At first, she living and taught fitness classes. She went on was a bit skeptical. “But then I went to these to graduate school at the University of Texas websites, and the more I learned, I thought, Health Science Center, in Houston, where ‘hmm, maybe amalgam and fluoride is not she studied human and molecular genetsafe,’” she says. ics and retinal diseases. Her master’s thesis

Her research on amalgam safety covered genetic eye conditions. coincided with a Holistic Dental Association

Throughout college, her social sphere meeting in Dallas in 2014, so she decided to included people interested in natural living, attend. “It completely changed my outlook and a friend introduced her to essential oils. and my approach to dentistry,” she enthuses.

Abramczyk also connected with a dental “After that meeting, I removed all fluoride treatments from my practice and jumped head-first into biological dentistry.”

Abramczyk’s main specialty is now mercury amalgam removal. She follows IAOMT and Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique protocols, and also does faculty review for dentists that want to receive IAOMT certification. “Materials in a patient’s mouth can be very hazardous, and some people are more affected by heavy metals than others,” Abramczyksnotes. “When biological dentists restore teeth, they use biocompatible materials that are not harmful to the patient.”

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tistr, provided by a certified anesthesiologist; laser frenectomy, a procedure used to correct a congenital condition for tongue or lip-tied infants; ozone dentistry; thermal BioScans, which include a consult with Dr. Rebeca Gracia to learn about natural detoxification after having mercury amalgams removed; and platelet-rich plasma therapy, a procedure in which platelets are taken from the patient’s own blood and used in procedures to promote healing after dental procedures.

Smile Ranch also has an acupressurist and a massage therapist on staff to help patients relax before and after procedures. Essential oil diffusers and salt lamps are placed throughout the office, and patients can enjoy complementary organic vegetable juice and kefir after procedures. There are also supplements available for purchase. Homeopathy is used for anxiety, radiation exposure, pain and discomfort and many other conditions.

Abramczyk is a life-long Christian and a board-certified naturopathic physician.

She and her staff believe that the patient is the ultimate doctor, and that God created all beings to be healthy and functional. “We’re very supportive of natural processes, instead of administering medicines that suppress or halt normal physiology,” she relates. “True healing addresses the spiritual and emotional components of our being. Even in psychology, emotional or spiritual disease can make us physically ill, so it’s very important to tap into tha, to help us be well-balanced people.”

As one who truly loves her job, Abramczyk is grateful every day that she felt guided to the dentistry profession. “God has given each of us a unique and special gift, and this is mine. I continue to nourish it, and it just continues to grow. I find like-minded people to work alongside me to do what we do— help people heal.”

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

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lthough the administration of intravenous (IV) fluid is generally associated with hospital settings to treat conditions such as dehydration, in recent years, IV therapy—full of vitamins, minerals and amino acids—has become available at independent clinics and wellness centers. Rockwall Complete Healing and Wellness Spa (RCW) opened their doors to DripZoneiV as a sister company in May 2017 to offer IV therapy that is tailored to support a body’s individual needs.

Kim Renfro, a registered nurse at RCW, believes DripZoneiV therapy is a way for people to get vital nutrients they may be lacking. These solutions, referred to as IV cocktails, are directly infused in the body’s cells and absorbed 100 percent, thus helping clients feel restored, revitalized and refreshed.

Renfro says people seek IV therapy for a variety of reasons, including dehydration, hangovers, athletic performance, energy, anti-aging or weight loss). Clients can choose from a menu of IVs, starting with the basic Myers cocktail. The IV solutions can be customized to address specific individual needs.

For added benefits, vitamin B shots and antioxidant “chasers” can be combined with the IV therapy. When customers receive DripZoneiV therapy at Rockwall, they begin by completing a short intake form and consent forms. Blood pressure is checked, and then the client relaxes in a recliner while the IV is started. They can read a book or listen to headphones during the IV drip.

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DIAL DOWN STRESS How to Stay Calm and Cool

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hether from natural disasters, divisive politics, unmanageable workloads or a smartphone culture that makes it tough to unplug, U.S. adults are feeling more strain now than they have at any other time in the past decade, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2017 Stress in America Survey. One in three say their stress has increased in the past year and one in five rate the level at eight or more on a scale of one to 10. About three in five, or 59 percent, say they believe this is “the lowest point in the nation’s history” and nearly two-thirds say concerns about our nation’s future (including its health care, economy and international relations) are key sources of their stress.

“We’re seeing significant stress transcending party lines,” notes Arthur C. Evans Jr., Ph.D., the association’s CEO.

All that stress is having a powerful impact on health, with as many as 80 percent of visits to primary care physicians characterized as stress-related, according to the American Medical Association.

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Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one. ~Hans Selye Workplace stress accounts for 120,000 deaths a year—more than influenza, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease combined—according to a 2015 Stanford University study.

Yet, empowering news has emerged amid this epidemic of anxiety-related illness. Research shows that by eating right, exercising and changing our mindset about stress itself, we can buffer our bodies from many health hazards.

“Unfortunately, you can’t always avoid the things that stress you out. But you can control how you respond to stress before it takes over your life,” says Melanie Greenberg, Ph.D., a Mill Valley, California, psychologist and author of the recent book The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity.

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Our Brain on Stress

Whether it’s an urgent email from the boss or a rude motorist driving unsafely, tense situations elicit a physiological response remarkably similar to what might occur if we were chased by a lion.

Deep inside an almond-shaped region of the brain called the amygdala, an alarm goes off, signaling the release of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that boost heart rate, usher extra blood to muscles, hasten breathing and spike blood sugar to provide more fuel for the brain to react.

Evolutionarily, this response was key to early human survival, providing the energy boost needed to flee predators. Even today, it has its upside, says Greenberg. “In the short term, stress can be exciting and even beneficial, revving you up so you can put your passion and energy into something.”

But chronic excess can lead to high blood pressure and blood sugar, inflammation, cognitive problems and a hair-trigger response to stress, in which our body overreacts even to mild annoyances. It can also, research suggests, accelerate aging by

eroding the protective caps on our chromosomes, called telomeres.

“Think of the stress response as an elastic band,” says Dr. Mithu Storoni, a Hong Kong physician and author of the new book Stress Proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body — and Be More Resilient Every Day. “If you pull it and it snaps back immediately, that’s fine. But if you pull it too intensely or too frequently, it doesn’t snap back, and there are lots of downstream consequences.”

Stress-Proofing Our Body

Eating right can better protect our bodies, says New York City Registered Dietitian Malina Malkani. She recommends loading up on nutrient-dense, high-fiber foods like leafy greens, beans and lentils, nuts and seeds during stressful times, because they can slow our rate of digestion and minimize unhealthy dips and spikes in blood sugar.

Beneficial, bacteria-rich foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi are other foundational foods for stressresilience, says Storoni, because they can dampen bodily inflammation that arises from chronic tension. They can also replenish bacterial strains like lactobacillus and bifidobacteria which, according to studies of college students, tend to decrease when we feel pushed beyond our limits to handle what’s coming at us.

One 2016 study of 171 volunteers, published in the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that those that ate yogurt containing lactobacillus plantarum daily for two months had fewer markers of stress in their blood. Another study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2007 found that when 132 adults drank a probiotic-infused milk drink daily for three weeks and were then subjected to an anxiety-prone situation, their brains reacted more calmly than those of a control group.

“Probably the most important thing you can do to make your body stressresilient is to maintain a healthy ecosystem of bacteria in your gut,” advises Malkani, who recommends exchanging dessert for low-sugar yogurt every day and taking probiotic supplements as well as steering clear of sweetened beverages and refined

Seven Ways to Banish Stress

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e can take charge and do even more things to keep stress at bay in the first place, says Christine Carter, Ph.D., a University of California, Berkeley, sociologist and author of The Sweet Spot: How to Accomplish More by Doing Less. “I’m all about prevention,” she says. “There are many ways to set up your life to be less stressful.”

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Multitask less, monotask more:

“The brain was not evolved to multitask and it can be stressful when we try to do so,” says Carter, referencing a Stanford University study. “At the end of the day, we end up feeling fried.” She recommends setting up a “fortress against interruption” for an hour or two each day when we feel most alert. Put the phone on mute, don noisecanceling headphones and ask coworkers or family members to not interrupt your focus on an important priority.

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Don’t be a chronic media checker: Eighty-six percent of

Americans say they constantly or often check their email, texts or social media accounts, according to the latest Stress in America Survey. Half of U.S. workers say they respond to every email within a half-hour. Carter recommends instead scheduling a block of time at the beginning and end of each day for the task.

During weekends and evenings, disable email and social media notifications.

Research shows the more often we check, the more stressed we are. One recent study of British office workers found that checking email almost immediately boosts heart rate, blood pressure and cortisol levels, while refraining causes the stress response to subside.

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Limit choices: Making decisions can

be stressful, and we are all faced with an increasing number of them every day.

To limit a personal decision-making load, get boring. Devise a meal plan that doesn’t vary from week to week (unless it’s a happy creative outlet). Stock the wardrobe with favorite styles of shirts and shoes in different

colors. Select and stick with one brand of natural toothpaste or granola.

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Don’t overthink things: Ruminating on past events and relationship problems can be a great source of stress in the present moment. If there’s nothing that can be done about it, stop thinking about it. Literally visualize a stop sign when the thought bubbles up.

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Daydream: Idle times, like standing

in line, sitting in traffic or showering can allow our brain to rest and recover from hassles. Embrace such opportunities and don’t clutter them up with technology; leave the phone and radio off.

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Meditate: Invest 10 minutes daily to

sit still, focus on breathing, visualize an image or stare at an object and try to keep thoughts from drifting. Brain imaging studies published in the Brain Research Bulletin show that “Through [such] meditation, it’s possible to rewire your brain to create a new, stronger circuit that keeps your emotional reactivity under control,” says Dr. Mithu Storoni, who has published a book on the topic.

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Heighten spirituality: Whether it’s regularly attending religious services, yoga meditation sessions or quiet walks in the woods, a spiritual practice can be a powerfully effective means of coping with stress and mitigating its health impacts. Duke University research shows that people regularly engaged in a spiritual practice are more likely to survive heart surgery, recover better from stroke, have shorter hospital stays and become depressed and stressed less often.

“Spirituality connects you to the broader world, which in turn enables you to stop trying to control things all by yourself,” explains Dr. Roberta Lee, an integrative physician, in her book The SuperStress Solution. “When you feel part of a greater whole, it’s easy to understand that you aren’t responsible for everything that happens in life.”

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People with a stress-hardy mindset may temper stress as an “excite-and-delight” challenge in adventurous situations. Others “tendand-befriend”, reaching out to help and comfort in times of tragedy. Studies show that when participants are told, “You’re the kind of person whose performance improves under pressure,” it does—by as much as one-third. ~Harvard Medical School Healthbeat

boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a critical brain protein diminished by stress and sleep deprivation, significantly more than weight training or intense exercise. On the flip side, excess strenuous exercise (laps around the track or an intense gym workout) can boost inflammation, whither brain cells, and aggravate the physical impacts of stress, says Storoni.

“If you want to exercise to relieve the stress you just experienced, keep it at low intensity,” counsels Storoni. If possible, work out in the morning, as it can boost melatonin levels at night, helping you get to sleep faster, she notes.

Stress-Proofing Our Mindset

While diet and exercise can buffer our body from the impacts of chronic stress, a shift in mindset can keep it from becoming chronic in the first place, says Greenberg.“The goal is not to eliminate stress, but to put it in its place—to use its energizing and motivating aspects to take care of what needs to be done, and then relax,” and stop paying attention to it. This, she says, requires being mindful of

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carbohydrates. The spice turmeric is also a good stress-buster due to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to help normalize blood sugar, Storoni notes.

Despite our natural craving for comfort food, it’s a good idea to go easy on saturated fats in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic situation, because stress slows fat metabolism. In one recent study, Ohio State University researchers asked 58 women about their previous day’s stressors, and then fed them the fat-loaded equivalent of a double cheeseburger and fries; the stressedout women burned 104 fewer calories.

“If a woman had a stressful day at work every day and ate a meal like this, she could easily gain seven to 11 pounds in a year,” says study author Jan Kiecolt-Glaser, a professor of psychiatry and psychology and director of the university’s Institute for Behavioral Medicine.

Exercise, too, can help combat stress-related illness. But Storoni attests that not all exercise is created equal. One recent study in the Journal of Physiology found that in animals daily moderate exercise (the equivalent of a light jog) can

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“When you feel your heart racing at the sight of another urgent demand at Aquarium Fish home or work, stop what you are doing, Hear Up to 3,000 Hz take a deep breath and tune into what’s “Fishhappening are franticinanimals that must Greenyour body, ” advises always anticipate their next meal,” says berg. She notes that when the highly Sam Williamson, a former marine bireactive amygdala “hijacks the brain”, we ologist in Edinburgh, Scotland. “When often say and do things in the heat of the I started playing classical music at moment that we later regret. Waiting just feeding time, I noticed my three betas a moment (like counting to 10) allows became calmer. A piece by Benjamin the more rational part of our brain (the Britten, started two minutes before feedprefrontal cortex) to kick in. “It allows you ing, led to them expect food only when to go from panic to, ‘I’ve got this.’” the music played.”

Greenberg observes that we often feel most stressed when we feel out of control.

Domesticated Birds When faced with a daunting task, it may Hear toa8,500 Hz we have helpUp to make list of the things In thecontrol wild,over birds are part ofthings a flock. and a list of the we can’t At home, they’re often solitary. control—then make a plan to act“Birds on the are the most musical communicamanageable one andand let the others go. tive of all animals,” remarks Marlow.

“Mindfulness is also about keeping “Without companionship, birds can our self-judging and ruminating mind get neurotic and pull their feathers at bay, which may keep repeating, ‘I’m out. Provide a sense of the outdoors not doing enough,’” she says. “Realize by including nature sounds in played that you do not have to listen to every music.” thought that comes into your head. Ask “Animals need us to be aware of yourself, ‘What is the most important their hearing,” Marlow advises. “Holistic thing for me to focus on right now?’” pet people have addressed improved diet

Greenberg also says it’s important and medical procedures. Understanding to aim broadentheir and brighten our also view how music to supports well-being in tough times, explaining, “Feeling enables us to better care for them.” stress biases your brain to think in terms of avoiding threat loss, Murphy rather than Connect with and Sandra atwhat you can gain or learn from the situation.” Start StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com. by jotting down three ways this challenging situation may be beneficial in the long run; also make a list of things and people we are grateful for, she suggests.

“Practicing gratitude helps you realize that you have a choice about what to focus your attention on and you don’t have to let stressors take all the joy out of life,” according to Greenberg. As an added bonus, “You’re less likely to take your stress out on loved ones when you think about what they mean to you and how they have helped you,” she says.

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rocery bags, bottles, cups and straws comprise much of the 9.1 billion tons of plastic manufactured worldwide in the past 65 years. Once discarded, 79 percent resides in landfills and litters the environment, with more created daily.

Annually, the equivalent of five grocery bags of trash for every foot of coastline worldwide enters the oceans, killing 100,000 marine animals. A 2016 World Economic Forum report says that by 2050, the world’s seas could contain more plastic than fish.

At the 2017 Our Ocean Conference, the Ocean Conservancy and its partners announced a $150 million preventive plan.

“This is a major breakthrough for trash-free seas,” says Susan Ruffo, the conservancy’s managing director of international initiatives. “Our research found improved waste management in Southeast Asian countries [Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and China] can halve plastic going in the ocean by 2025.”

When the United Nations launched the Clean Seas campaign in 2017, Indonesia pledged $1 billion to reduce plastic waste by 70 percent within eight years through education, taxes on plastic bags and investing in alternative products. Increased awareness is crucial to buy and discard less, create alternatives and recycle more to support the planet’s overall health.

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Expanding Footprint Lacking space, technology and equipment to transform waste into reusable materials, U.S. municipalities typically ship it to a sorter for processing elsewhere; often to China, where new regulations restrict what’s accepted, leaving trash haulers scrambling. Although recyclable, these are the worst plastics:

#3, Polyvinyl chloride, used in plastic wrap, toys, squeeze bottles and packaging for peanut butter, contains lead and phthalate esters (chemical compounds) that affect development of testosterone, according to a study by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

#6, Polystyrene, in Styrofoam, plastic utensils and disposable or carryout containers, is toxic to our brain and nervous system; ask what restaurants use.

#7, Polycarbonate, found in the lining of canned foods, sports drinks, juice drinks, ketchup bottles and clear sippy cups, contains bisphenol A (BPA), a proven endocrine disruptor.

Small Changes Make a Difference Recycling weakens plastic grocery bags, necessitating double-bagging to avoid spills.

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1,500 plastic bags, with 99 percent ending in landfills, as litter or stuffed in the pantry, according to the Center for Biological Diversity.

Worldwide, many countries ban or tax bags.

“Annually, 50 billion water bottles are sold globally, including 30 billion in the U.S. That’s 1,500 individual water bottles thrown away per second,” says Deanna Latson, co-founder of ARIIX, which makes water purification systems, in Bountiful, Utah. “One filter can purify the equivalent of thousands of them a year.” The U.S. annual bottle recycling rate is 23 percent.

Beth Terry, of Oakland, California, author of Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too, offers 100 tips at MyPlasticFreeLife.com, including this planet-saving advice: Opt for bar soap instead of liquid, soap nuts in lieu of plastic-packaged powders, and baking soda and lemon or vinegar rather than sprays to clean.

Ask the butcher to wrap meat in paper, forgoing trays and plastic wrap.

Buy fruit and vegetables at farmers’ markets; return containers for reuse.

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Carry reusable water bottles and cloth shopping bags.

Avoid over-packaged frozen foods.

Use glass jars for leftovers and storage.

Buy kitty litter packaged in paper.

Choose stainless steel pet food and water bowls.

As a substitute, glass is endlessly recyclable, but facilities are few. Find resource centers at gpi.org/glass-resource-locator.

“Plastic innovations stop at invention and don’t follow through to end-oflife solutions,” says Tom Szaky, CEO and founder of TerraCycle, in Trenton, New Jersey. It accepts both basic and difficultto-recycle waste including pens, laboratory waste, cigarette butts, art supplies, small auto parts, bathroom cleaning waste, toys, candy wrappers and coffee pods (TerraCycle.com).

rings to replace traditional plastic rings that are hazardous to wildlife.

Restaurants routinely provide fresh plastic straws with refills. BYOS (bring your own straw), whether plastic, stainless steel or paper, and let management know why.

Americans daily discard 500 million plastic straws (StrawlessOcean.org/alternatives).

“Consumers are willing to change if options are available,” observes Szaky. “Manufacturers need to offer high-quality, reusable products designed for reuse equal or superior in value to single-use, disposable items.”

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Finally Get Organized this Year

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mbrace New Year 2018 with open arms and be encouraged. Now is the best time to evaluate our home and life and make simple changes to bring peace and Dina Taylor order to our world.

Here are a few simple tips.

First, realize that it is possible to become organized. Imagine the time and frustration saved by no longer having to search for misplaced items.

Gain confidence and happiness when we finally have quick and easy access to everything we need.

Begin by searching through drawers, cabinets, closets and surrounding pile-ups. Look for items that have outlived their purpose in our life. Each one of us has our own individual story. Because of this, the definition of outlived items will be different for each person.

Set these things aside in a designated staging area.

3 Decide which items can be repurposed, or if it’s time to send them on to a new home.

3 Load items for donation into the car and immediately get them to a favorite charity before we change our mind, or call to schedule a pick-up.

3 Once each area has been purged,

hunt for furniture and storage items that will give everything in our home a place to live.

Remember, it’s not about stuff, it’s about enjoying life. If stuff is getting in the way, then it has probably outlived its purpose.

Dina Taylor is a local professional organizer and founder of Easily Organized.

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UNDERSTANDING NUTRACEUTICALS

How They Differ from Health Store Supplements

by Linda Sechrist

Savvy consumers seeking products that might help them achieve and maintain good health may be noticing two new categories: medical food and nutraceuticals.

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edicalized terminology is now being used to describe certain products we may already have been buying from brand-name dietary supplement companies and retailers, and they have a higher price tag. One common example: powdered protein mealreplacement shakes that can cost up to $16 more than a retail store brand, as nutraceutical and medical food purveyors want to differentiate their products as having clinical research and development behind them. This raises the bar on the quality of contents and assures consumers of third-party testing for proof of ingredients.

Although both are regulated under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994, there is no legal distinction between dietary supplements and nutraceuticals, yet each serves different purposes. Dietary supplements, comprising vitamins, minerals and/ or herbs and botanicals, are intended to enhance wellness among healthy adults.

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Nutraceuticals encompass nutrients, foods or parts of foods used as medicine to provide health benefits beyond nutrition and combat chronic disease. Some of the most popular formulations involve botanicals like ginseng, ginkgo biloba, St. John’s wort and echinacea.

“Medical foods, formulated for dietary management of a specific medical condition for which nutritional needs are unmet by a normal diet, are regulated under the Orphan Drug Act of 1983,” explains Bill Shaddle, senior director of medical education at Metagenics, Inc. “Our nutraceuticals and medical foods are supported by verifiable science that provides solid evidence regarding the therapeutic benefits produced by ingredients in our products.”

The word nutraceutical, blending nutrition and pharmaceutics, was coined in 1989

by Stephen L. DeFelice, the founder and chairman of the nonprofit Foundation for Innovation in Medicine, in Mountainside, New Jersey, which promotes clinical research and development of dietary supplements and

foods specifically for their health benefits.

Reputable companies that manufacture private-label nutraceuticals, such as Metagenics and Xymogen, among others, research and develop products for functional nutrition and quality. While such products are solely distributed through partnerships with healthcare professionals such as medical doctors, nutritionists and pharmacists, some of the evidence-based, professional-grade formulas are available through online physician websites.

Metagenics and Xymogen collaborate with institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, Bastyr University and National College of Natural Medicine in conducting clinical research that demonstrates how their formulas impact healthy aging, cognitive function and overall health.

Federal Regulations Medical foods and nutraceuticals, orally administered dietary products formulated to support the management of conditions such as compromised gut function, age-related muscle loss, metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, are

subject to standard food and safety labeling requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Although they may be used under medical supervision, patients don’t need a prescription. Many healthcare practitioners, including dietitians, currently recommend them under a physician’s direction.

Unlike pharmaceuticals, which are accountable to the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, patent-protected and supported by expensive testing documentation, nutraceuticals are not. However, many manufacturers do choose to undergo costly testing. Like all dietary supplements, the majority of which do not undergo third-party testing, they are regulated by DSHEA, which defines and regulates labeling and claims of benefits related to classic nutrient-deficiency diseases.

Private Quality Control Xymogen is strictly a physician’s line of nutraceuticals, explains Cheryl Burdette, a doctor of naturopathy and director of clinical research and outreach for the company. “In our manufacturing process, to avoid contami-

nation and validate ingredients, every batch is third-party assayed by an independent laboratory, whereas some companies only do this for every fifth or 20th lot. Xymogen’s validation extends to packaging and controlling the level of humidity because it affects how ingredients oxidize,” says Burdette.

Gary Kracoff, a registered pharmacist and naturopathic doctor at Johnson Compounding & Wellness, in Waltham, Massachusetts, researches the nutraceuticals that he carries and recommends for his clients. “I like professional-grade nutraceuticals because their formulas are researched and science-based. They are excellent products for specific purposes. Individuals that take the medical foods come to appreciate their disease-modifying therapeutic results. While pricier, they include healthier sources of carbohydrates and fats, as well as natural, rather than synthetic nutrients to provide what the body needs to return to a state of balance,” says Kracoff.

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

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10,000 Steps and Counting Keep Moving to Stay Fit

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by Kathleen Barnes

e have become a nation of couch potatoes. The average American takes only 5,900 steps a day, somewhat better than the sedentary Brits that average less than 4,000. The notion that overall we need to take 10,000 steps a day to be physically fit started with manpo-kei, a 1960s Japanese marketing tool to sell pedometers.

While the 10,000 steps concept lacks specific supporting science, it’s widely acknowledged that we are healthier the more that we move. Affixing a target number to it helped spread the notion of the benefits of walking, says Catrine Tudor-Locke, Ph.D., a walking behavior researcher at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Tudor-Locke is a proponent of the walking goal, although she readily admits the real objective is to get people moving more. “Any opportunity to walk more, more frequently and farther, wherever that is—it all adds up,” she says.

Making 10,000 Steps Possible For those already physically fit and physically active, 10,000 steps is a no-brainer. However, it’s never too late to start for those with exercise programs that have been supplanted by a too-busy-toworkout lifestyle.

There’s probably no easier exercise than walking, says Dr. Melina Jampolis, the Los Angeles author of The Doctor on Demand Diet. “Walking is the number one exercise I recommend to most of my patients, because it is exceptionally easy to do, requires only a supportive pair of quality sneakers and 30

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has tremendous mental and physical benefits that increase just by getting outside in the fresh air.”

The biggest bang for the increased effort is the first 3,000 to 4,000 steps between the sedentary baseline and 10,000 steps, Tudor-Locke explains.

“Still, 10,000 steps is the magic number for the average American,” says Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. “That specific number of steps seems to help break down insulin resistance, an underlying cause of Type 2 diabetes. We’re not exactly sure how this happens, but we know that this amount of exercise takes the glucose from the blood where it is a hazard to the cells, so that it becomes less hazardous.”

Exponential Health Benefits Many more well-documented health benefits of a walking program include: 4 increased heart health 4 lower blood pressure 4 stronger muscles 4 improved balance 4 weight control 4 natural stress relief

Several studies from places like Harvard Medical School’s affiliate Brigham and Women’s Hospital also show that a brisk walking program nearly cut in half the risk of early death in breast cancer patients.

Most exercise experts note that a walking pace that leaves the walker only slightly out of breath reaps the greatest rewards. “One hundred steps a minute is a good cadence,” advises Tudor-Locke.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least 150 minutes of exercise weekly, or 30 minutes five days a week, for virtually everyone. Many experts don’t believe it’s necessary to move for 30 minutes straight. Ten-minute increments work fine; so a quick morning walk around the block, another outing during the lunch hour and a refreshing walk with the dog after work can do the trick. Some evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion suggests that varying walking speed is even more effective in overcoming insulin resistance and burning calories.

Counting Up Roizen recommends wearing a pedometer or using a free iPhone app (no need for a fitness band), mainly to keep up awareness of our daily step count. There’s no age when we don’t need to walk anymore.

If a consistent 10,000 steps does wonders for health, some ask if more would be better. “Ten thousand is the answer for health and longevity, but 12,000 or more makes a difference for fitness and calorie burning, so go for it!” Roizen says.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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5 Ways to Cut Down on Energy Costs This Winter

by Sheila Julson

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t’s easy to reduce our impact on the planet and save money by implementing low-cost measures to use energy more efficiently. Here are five tips to stay warm his winter without emptying our wallets. n Little leaks can equal big losses: Heat escapes quickly through gaps, leaks and worn weather-stripping around doors and windows. If drafts are detected, replace foam weather stripping and seal windows with rope caulking. Block air from creeping under the threshold with door draft stoppers, which sell for about $10. n Take advantage of nature’s heater: Keep shades, blinds and drapes open during the day to gain the sun’s warming heat. Close window treatments when the sun isn’t shining. n Adjust the thermostat: While sleeping or away from home, simply turning the thermostat back seven to 10 degrees from its normal setting can save as much as 10 percent a year on heating.

hour and the total monthly usage is 500-kilowatt hours, of which 150 of those were free, then the average cent per kilowatt hour rate for that month would be $9.8 cents per kilowatt hour—this is the number to compare with other market rates. When considering a plan with any type of teaser rate, ask about average rates paid by customers with teaser rates.

Here’s a current example of 12-month fixed rates for a sampling of retail electric providers in North Texas (without teasers, introduction rates or other temporary incentives):

Electricity Provider TXU Reliant Green Mountain Champion Breeze Energy

Published 12 month fixed rate per 1000/2000 KWH 7.9cents/10.4cents 11.5cents/11.5cents 12.6cents/12.4cents 7.9cents/7.6cents 7.8cents/7.5cents

Energy Source Renewable 6% renewable 10% renewable 100 % renewable 12% renewable 100% renewable

n Maintenance: Keep furnaces clean and unblocked, and check air filters monthly. Dirty filters can cut down on the unit’s efficiency.

Rate comparison source: Public Utility Commission of Texas, PowerToChoose.org.

Rate comparison source: Public Utility Commission of Texas, PowertoChoose. n Carefully research electricity plans: Consumers can end up paying a much higher rate than the average market rate with so-called “teaser” rates. A common example of this rate is nights and evenings free. Generally, with plans involving a teaser rate, the average and/or actual rate a consumer pays is an average of the usage during the $0 rate free period and the undiscounted rate for that company.

For example, if the undiscounted rate is 14 cents per kilowatt-

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HAROLD KOENIG

on Why Science Finds Faith a Healthy Choice

by April Thompson

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hysician Harold G. Koenig, an international authority on religion, health and ethical issues in medicine, has dedicated his career to understanding the relationship between faith and health. Koenig, who has surveyed the scientific literature, shares the mounting evidence linking the power of faith to better health and well-being.

Koenig struggled for three decades to determine his life’s purpose before a spiritual transformation in 1984 set him on a Christian path. “As I’m able to surrender my will and follow God’s lead, I’ve found an increasing flow of blessings. Even in those times when I’m self-centered, the blessings continue. I can only attribute it to the incredible undeserved grace and mercy of one who understands and forgives,” he says.

He’s the director of Duke University’s Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health, an associate professor of medicine at the Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina, and author of nearly 50 books. Titles include The Healing Power of Faith, The Handbook of Religion and Health, and the recent You Are My Beloved. Really?, musings on the nature of divine love.

What maintains people’s faith in the face of worldly adversity?

Adversity can increase people’s faith; when things are going well, people don’t feel the same urgent need for religion.

Why do hurricanes happen? Why do people experience chronic pain? When someone is in the midst of challenges, there is no easy explanation, even though there can be many answers. Sometimes all you can do is to have faith that a good God reigns, despite appearances. That can lead to a sense of well-being and spiritual purpose, even in the midst of bad material experiences.

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path and practice, when bad things happen, you can lean on your foundation of faith; you’re better prepared. Once you’re in the middle of it, all you may feel is the pain and a desperate desire to get rid of it.

One of the most precious gifts we have as humans is the freedom to choose. We can be selfish and strictly pleasure-seeking, or we can be kind and altruistic. We can turn toward or away from our divine source.

What have you concluded from decades of studying the relationship between faith, prayer and health?

Our research and that of many other major academic institutions, including Harvard and Columbia universities, shows that people of strong faith enjoy better social, physical and mental health, all else being equal. It drives healthy behaviors and attitudes, which leads to better health.

A person’s religious beliefs and spiritual practices affect them across their lifespan. It begins in utero, based on parental behavior and care, and shows in the

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sense of trust we have as infants. In this way, parents’ faith-based moral values also can favorably affect their children’s levels of stress, depression and drug use later on.

Is there a tension between the yearning for scientific certainty and the intuitive nature of faith?

I feel that tension constantly as a scientist and a believer. I’m always challenging myself; you have to be objective as a scientist, to observe without reading into things. But the wisdom of the scriptures has endured through thousands of years, applied by believers through the ages in many different groups and cultures. About 80 percent of Americans today believe in God, nearly 90 percent in a higher power, and 84 percent of the world’s people have religious faith. Such faith must serve some kind of function for it to have persisted throughout the millennia.

There is much that is still unknown, and may not be knowable from a scientific perspective. You need to use common sense and intuition. It requires a leap of faith, but once you do it, everything falls into line—though I admit as a scientist I keep trying to understand things from a rational perspective.

What are the pathways by which spirituality contributes to health?

Science supports firsthand experience; that the virtues instilled by a religious path ultimately lead to better decision making, relationships and greater well-being. They help to neutralize negative emotions. These benefits accrue through adulthood and yield fruit into old age. The coping mechanism that spiritual practices provide is also important. It helps us to tolerate and navigate difficult situations and integrate meaning and purpose into daily life.

I don’t think science can prove to us that faith leads to divine healing. But through natural mechanisms alone, ones that we can understand and study, tremendous evidence exists to show that it benefits health and maybe even longevity.

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

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Five Ways to Manifest Our Desires

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ccording to a Pew Forum study, nearly 80 percent of Americans believe in miracles. When we think we can’t handle burdensome difficulties on our own, we often seek help from a higher power, pleading: Cure me or my loved one of this illness. Aid me in providing for myself and my family. Bring me someone to love. Help me resolve this intensely painful situation. Protect loved ones from the harm they’re subjecting themselves to.

If we want miracles to unfold in our lives, we must actively participate in their manifestation. Here are five ways to manifest more miracles in our lives.

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Be Grateful for Everything

Gratitude deserves its positive buzz.

When we’re grateful, our energy changes and our light shines. Our perspective shifts from scarcity to abundance. We bring forth divine blessings by being tuned into the giving nature of the creator of all. When we live in a state of gratitude, good people, opportunities and blessings arrive.

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Stop Using Excuses to Do Nothing

When we take a positive step in our lives—it can be anything—a way forward will often appear that may be unrelated to the blessing we receive. For example, clearing out clutter may clarify a career move.

Taking a course to build a new skill may introduce us to a new friend. In beginning a new exercise routine, we may discover self-confidence in other areas of life.

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Step Beyond Routine

Step out of routines, broaden horizons and bust through comfort zones. Bumps and bruises may occur, but bravery is rewarded. Miracles are not beyond our grasp, but we may need to extend our reach in ways we’ve never done before.

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Give unused belongings to people that desperately need them. Offer words of encouragement. It all matters more than we realize.

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When we listen to our intellect instead of our inner heart-and-soul guidance system, we get turned around and off course. We all have an inner knowing that can help us get where we want to go. Divine wisdom always trumps the human mind. When we tune into it and trust what it’s telling us, we invite miracles into our lives.

We all have the power to participate in creating miracles for ourselves and others by bringing to fruition what did not seem remotely possible. It’s easy to start by practicing these five miracle-creating strategies.

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calendar of events WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13

Thru-Hike Basics – 7-8:30pm. Learn the basics of what you will need to know to get started on your thru-hike, from the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, to the Appalachian Trail. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

LLEA Bird Walk – 7:30-10am. Bird watchers of all skill levels are invited to join an expert birder to explore birding locations at LLELA. Ages 10 & up. $5/vehicle, cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 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.

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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.

January Creek Cleanup – 1-3pm. Cleanup supplies provided onsite. Chisholm Trail, Plano.

Register & more info: Plano.gov.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16

Organic Vegetable Gardening – 7-8:30pm.

Plano Community Gardeners will share their firsthand experience with soil, water and insects while producing lush organic vegetables. Learn how to set up your spring garden for maximum results.

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

Success with Seeds – 7-8:30pm. It’s never too early to start your spring gardening. Learn the secrets to successful seed sowing from VegetableGardener.com contributor and seed master, Greg Holdsworth. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 Plano Community Garden Meet-n-Greet – 7-8:30pm. If you love vegetables and volunteering, we want you to join the Plano Community Garden. Chat with the gardeners, learn which vegetables grow well in our area, and maybe even join us. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 Live Green in Plano New Volunteer Orientation – 6:30-7:30pm. Join the Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program for ongoing educational, engaging and fun volunteer opportunities, and help make Plano cleaner, greener and healthier. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: Plano.gov.

Mountain Biking Basics – 7-8:30pm. Join REI Mountain Bike experts to learn about the bikes, essential gear, safety and responsibility on the trail, basic bike maintenance and more. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

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The Refuge Rocks: Animal Adaptation – 1011:30am. Programs for ages 4-7 & 8-12. Learn about Mother Nature’s wonderful match-ups between different birds and animals and their food, habitat and more. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register: 903-786-2826 or FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Hands-On: Camp Stoves and Water Filtration – 12-2pm. Sample advanced camp stoves and water filtration tools. Will discuss how to use and maintain different stoves, water filters and water purifiers. $15/member, $35/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

Exploring the Edges of Texas – 10-11:30am.

Artist-naturalist Walt Davis and his wife Isabel will speak on their book, Exploring the Edges of Texas. In the book, the couple have paired an historical account with a contemporary voice, comparing past and present for 16 locations along the Texas border. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-7862826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Winter Camping Basics – 7-8:30pm. Learn how to plan, stay warm, select winter appropriate gear and what to expect when setting up camp and during your overnight. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

attract a variety of wildlife. As you walk keep an eye out for white-tailed deer, bobcats, river otters, turtles, fox squirrels and perhaps coyotes.

Register at the Hagerman Visitor Center (9am12pm) then drive to the Meadow Pond Trailhead. $3/walker. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 214-368-9730. Dallas Trekkers.org.

Backpacking Basics II: What’s Inside Your Pack – 7-9pm. Join REI for this small group session on how to cut weight and tailor your gear to best suit your needs. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 Gardening with the Masters – 9-11am. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333. bjnc.org.

Night Hike – 6-7:30pm. Explore the thrilling sights, smells, and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides. Night hikers encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard.

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

Pre-registration required: HeardMuseum.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 Trail Running Basics – 6:30-8pm. Learn about technique, training, clothing and footwear specific to the sport of trail running. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25

Lightweight Backpacking Basics – 6:30-8pm.

Join an REI backpacking expert who will provide excellent tips on lightweight backpacking techniques. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

Master Composter Training – Jan 25-27 & Feb 22. The 16-hr, 4-class series is a unique opportunity to gain a more in-depth understanding of the composting process and insights on sharing this knowledge with others. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano.

Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano. obsres.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26

Survival through the Seasons: Winter Survival – Jan 20-21. Will cover extended skills, which go beyond mere survival to living comfortably with nature and the Earth. Prerequisite: Completed both Primitive Survival 1 and Primitive Survival 2 or Tom Brown’s Standard Class.

Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville.

940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

Hiking Basics – 6:30-8pm. Learn about trip planning, essential items, equipment, safety precautions, along with local resources and places to go. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19

Hike at Hagerman NWR – 9am-3pm. The Meadow Pond Trail features 2 ponds, Mineral Creek, bottomland hardwoods, and meadows that

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 Horsemanship Day Camp – 11am-3:30pm.

Ages 7 & up. Adults welcome. Get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size, and get a chance to do some basic

riding. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville.

940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

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

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

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Owl Prowl and Campfire – 5:30-7:30pm. Stroll through a forested night to listen for owls, and warm up with s’mores and hot chocolate after. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. Registration is required

by Jan 27, 11am: llela.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 Primitive Survival Skills Day Camp: Shelter – Empower yourself and your family with the skills to survive. Learn when, where and how to construct a Debris Hut. Other shelter types also addressed.

Also cover Natures Cautions. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

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Rock Climbing Basics – 6:30-8pm. Get an understanding of the different types of climbing, what gear is necessary, and the basics on how to get started. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

planahead SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Food Waste Composting – 9-11am. Learn how to use specialized red worms to compost your plant-based food waste. Learn to set up and maintain a worm bin, and to harvest and use the worm castings. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Earth Day Texoma – 9am-4pm. Join our community-wide environmental festival featuring workshops, keynote speaker, children’s art show and activities, recycling opportunities, plant sales and environmentally-friendly vendors. Fun, free family event offering practical ways ordinary people can improve the health of the planet, their children, and themselves. Theme: “Reducing Your Footprint.” Sherman Municipal Grounds, 405 N Rusk, Sherman. Amy Hoffman Shehan: 903-8218198. EarthDayTexoma.org.

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Live Green in Plano (LGIP) 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AgapeCSL.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. Horizonuu.org.

It’s kind of fun to do the impossible. ~Walt Disney

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Natural Awakenings Magazine Supports

Rockwall Holistic Practitioners Network

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

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

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

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

Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association.

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

Rockwall Complete Healing & Wellness Colonics, Thermography, Raw Food 972-771-8900 RockwallColonics.com

Body Synergie Yoga, Rolfing, Tai Chi 972-772-5808 BodySynergie.com

Delivered With Love Birthing Center Licensed Midwife & Birth Centers 214-729-6050 Deliveredwithlovemidwifery.com

Rockwall Health Center Chiropractic, Integrative Care, Nutrition 469-769-1009 RHCStayHealthy.com

Cris Stone Pilates Restorative Pilates 214-454-2842 RockwallPilates.com

Living Springs Natural Health Natural Health & Wellness 972-722-4668 LivingSpringsNaturalHealth.com

Rockwall Lymphatics LLC Health-Vitality-Beauty 972-672-6741 RockwallLymphatics.net

Dawn of a New Dance Energy Healing, Coaching, Movement 972-658-9068 DawnofaNewDance.com

Maxine Thomas, MD Functional Medicine 903-450-9120 DrMaxinethomas.com

Stef’s Therapeutic Bodywork LLC Improve performance & disfunction 214-618-9239 Stefstherapeuticbodywork.com

Healthy Healing Arts Homeopathy, Homeoprophylaxis 469-383-8442 HealthyHealingArts.com

N-Balance Physical Therapy Natural Treatment Technique 972-722-1212 Nbalancephysicaltherapy.com

Well Within Chiropractic Holistic Chiropractic, Brain Balancing 972-587-0101 WellWithinRockwall.com

Lattie Psychological Associates, PLLC Licensed Clinical Psychologist 417-861-6214 DrLattie.com

Rockwall Acupuncture Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, NAET 972-772-3327 RockwallAcupuncture.com

YoPlay Yoga For Kids® Where Yoga & Play come together 972-439-5653 Yoplayoga4kids.com

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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.

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.

elry, antiques and more. Onion Shed, 151 S Main, Farmersville. 972-784-6846. FarmersvilleTX.com.

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.

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

AgapeCSL.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.

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.

saturday 2nd Saturday Bird Walk – Thru June. 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. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566.

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, jew-

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calendar of events MONDAY, JANUARY 1 Resolution Solution – 10am. Start 2018 off right with the 10th Annual Resolution Solution at Trinity Park! USATF Certified Course and ChronoTrack D-Tag Timing. $16/ages 11-69, free/ages 10 and younger and 70+. Trinity Park Pavilion 3, 2401 University Dr., Fort Worth. TheDriven.net.

Burning Bowl Ritual – 10:30am-2pm. This powerful and explosive ritual is the perfect way to start your year off right: with your spiritual community supporting you every step of the way.

CSLDallas, International Parkway, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. CSLDallas.org.

Cedar Hill State Park: First Day “Precious Prairie” Hike – 1-2pm. The trail leads to a scenic overlook and is about 2 miles. Pets on leashes welcome! Bring water for pets and people, sunscreen and comfortable hiking shoes. Duck Pond Trail Parking Lot, Cedar Hill State Park.

TPWD.Texas.gov.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 Free Movie: National Parks Adventure – 7pm. Refreshments 6:30pm. The movie takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into the nation’s awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed wilderness. Free. Brookhaven College, Building H, 3939 Valley View Ln., Dallas. DallasSierraClub.org.

savethedate TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 7:15 – 9pm Detox Seminar

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5

The 21-Day ARx Whole Body Detox is designed to cleanse, increase energy and stimulate your metabolism to help you look and feel great – especially after holiday indulgences.

Our pharmacists will walk you through the program, provide supportive e-mails and help you get healthy and stay healthy this new year.

Supplement Sale – Jan 5-7. All day. All supplements are 25 percent off at Whole Foods Market.

This is a great time to stock up and save on all your favorite brands of vitamins, minerals, powders and herbs. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving. 469-845-8001.

Let’s Get Moving 5K Training Program – 10am. Fun and goal-oriented program designed to get you moving whether it is your first 5K or you’re returning to activities; or maybe you just want to do that fastest 5k ever. 8710 San Benito Way, Dallas. Tri-Now.com/Group-Programs/ Lets-Get-Moving-5k-Program/.

Dallas Safari Club Protest – Jan 5-6. 1-4pm.

Posters and leaflets will be provided, but feel free to make your own. Lot parking is available within two blocks of the protest area and usually costs between $5 & $10. Omni Dallas Hotel, 555 S. Lamar, Dallas. Facebook.com/ events/1799750526989713/.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 Sleepovers – 6:30pm-8am. You won’t want to miss a whimsical, wintery night of exciting animals, a flurry of science experiments, a holiday film, plus a Winter Wonderland themed photo to take home. $50/youth, $40/adult chaperone.

Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 8 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting – 6:308:30pm. Agendas are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. Second Floor Conference Room, Town Center, 255 Parkway Blvd., Coppell. CoppellTX.gov.

Beginners Raja Yoga Meditation Course – 7-8:30pm. Raja Yoga is an ancient system of meditation and spiritual understanding. It enables us to return to a state of inner peace, personal power and self-worth through re-kindling the soul’s original qualities and virtues. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. BKDallas.net.

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Medical Screening Exam – 7:30pm. Dr. Jason Conn with Healthcare Associates of Texas will discuss the importance of getting medical screening exams after the age of 50. In partnership with the Lions Club of Coppell. Cozby Library, 177 N. Heartz Rd., Coppell. 972-304-3655.

Dallas Metroplex Edition

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

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inward journey. Space is limited, so register early. $25. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. DallasYogaCenter.com.

Friday Night Lights: Sacred Sounds – 7-8:30pm. Sounds and tones have various effects on our bodies. Whether it be the pulsating sound of bass vibrating your body and making you get up to dance, to more sacred sounds that help to bring us inward into our special place of Spirit.

CSLDallas, International Parkway, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. CSLDallas.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 Red, White and Blue 5K For Veterans – 8:30am. Patriotic race benefiting the new Soldier Spring Park and Veterans Memorial on behalf of Parker County Gold Star Families. $25. 1419 Holland Lake Dr., Weatherford. RedWhiteBlue5kForVeterans.ItsYourRace.com.

Backyard Composting Class – 9-11am. . Participants will receive a free composting guide and learn proper pile building and composting basics. Please dress for the weather. Free. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. RiverLegacy.org.

Cross Timbers Bird Walk – 10am-12pm. Join our Park Ranger on a birding walk in the park.

We will locate and identify birds of the Cross Timbers area. Reservation required. Free with paid parking. Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Rd. 71, Mineral Wells. RSVP to 940328-1171 ext 222.

North Texas Renewable Energy Group: Meeting – 10am-12pm. The North Texas Renewable Energy Group will meet at Midway Hills Christian Church. Free. 11001 Midway Rd., Dallas.

NTREG.org.

Brewery Pint Night – 5-8pm. Free glass with beer purchase. Over 21 please. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving.

469-845-8001.

Soundings: New Music at the Nasher – 7:30pm.

Composer Lei Liang intersperses his composition Garden Eight with Bach’s Musical Offering. $10-$25. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St., Dallas. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

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Junior Explorers Mommy and Me – 10-11am.

This is a unique Mommy and Me experience for parents and their infant-3 year olds. This month’s theme is Winter Wonders in the Wind. $10. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 Bob Jones Rd., Southlake. Admin@BJNC.org.

Gardening with the Masters – 9-11am. Come out for some light gardening alongside the Tarrant County Master Gardeners or simply stop by to ask a question or two. We’ll be tending many of our garden areas. Free. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 Bob Jones Rd., Southlake. Admin@BJNC.org.

CPR AED Class – 6-9pm. CPR AED is a 3 hour instructor-led course that teaches critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency situation until emergency medical services arrives. Free, but registration is required.

Life Safety Park, 820 S. Coppell Rd., Coppell.

CoppellTX.gov/Government/Departments/FireDepartment/LSP.

How to Rest – 7-8:30pm. Discover the transformative power of restful relaxation with guided meditations by Kirsten Burch. $35. Mastermind Meditation, 3858 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 410, Dallas. MastermindMeditate.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 Rhythm in Fusion Festival – Jan 12-15. 12-5pm.

RIFF prides itself as a catalyst for collaborations between local performing and visual artists.

Multiple locations in the Arts District. RhythmInfusion.com.

Gong Meditation: Sound Healing Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Enter the studio, lie down on a nest of blankets and bolsters, and allow the sounds to “wash” over you as Kenny takes you on a deep

NADallas.com

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 Planning and Zoning Commission – 6-11pm.

The Agenda/Packet is available for download the Friday evening prior to the meeting date.

Free. Town Center, 255 Parkway Blvd., Coppell.

CoppellTX.gov/News-Media/Events/PlanningandZoningCom mission-4.

Art with a Voice – 7-8:30pm. Join Janeil Engelstad, founder of Make Art with Purpose (MAP), as she leads participants in deep conversations on contemporary themes sparked by the exhibition Truth: 24 frames per second. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour – Jan 18-19. 7pm.

The featured films are a selection of culturally rich & adventure-packed documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm Festival held annually in Telluride, Colorado. $15. Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas. MountainFilm.org.

savethedate THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 6:30pm Meet the Doctor Come meet Dr .John Roland at Living Well Dallas. At this complementary seminar we will be discussing general stem cell information, how stem cell therapy procedures are conducted and conditions the treatment may address. There will also be a Q&A session with Dr. Roland at the end of the seminar.

Presented by: American Stem Cell Centers of Excellence 14330 Midway Rd, Building 1, Suite 121 Dallas 75244 For more information and to register contact 972-200-7807

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 Late Night Film: Kusama Shorts – 8pm and 10pm. In the 1960s, Yayoi Kusama captured her unique world view and artistic process in a series of experimental films and happenings. Viewer discretion advised. $10/public, $5/students, free/members and children 11 and under. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 Will Run for Food 5K – 8am. The Rush Creek Compassion Center provides over 150 Elementary School students from 7 schools across the Metroplex each school year with food while they are away from school. $20. The Church on Rush Creek, 2350 SW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. TheDriven.net/Event.

Race_reg/eid/8613023689.

Hike at Hagerman NWR – 9am-3pm. Register at the Hagerman Vistor Center then drive to the Meadow Pond Trailhead. You may register between 9am and 12 noon. All walkers must return to the registration to check-out by 3pm. $3. Hagerman NWR, 6465 Refuge Rd., Sherman. DallasTrekkers.org.

The Swoon Event 2018 – 11am-3pm. The Swoon Event is a unique occasion where couples who are planning their wedding can gain inspiration for their upcoming nuptials. Jefferson Tower Events, 351 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas. TheSwoonEvent.com.

Star Party in the Valley – 7-8pm. Join Dinosaur Valley State Park Rangers and volunteers to get a glimpse into space. Learn about constellations, galaxies, stars and the moon. Amphitheater Parking Lot, Dinosaur Valley State Park. 817-776-3924.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 FWRC Einstein 10K – 7-10am. Run a flat and fast 10K in Trinity Park. Awards for overall male and female and age groups. Refreshments to follow the race. $8-$12. Trinity Park Pavilion 3, 2401 University Dr., Fort Worth. Facebook.com/ events/867108876782603.

Painting with a Ranger – 2-3pm. Capture the beauty of Dinosaur Valley State Park with watercolors. Both artists and non-artists are welcome!

All art materials are provided. Spece is limited. The Pavilion, Dinosaur Valley State Park. 254-897-4588.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 Reuse Council Materials Exchange Webinar – 1-2:30pm. Join the Reuse Council for a webinar on materials exchanges: how they work, what challenges they face, and the successes they’ve achieved. RecyclingStar.org/Events/Reuse-CouncilMaterials-Exchange-Webinar/.

Mindful Kids – 4-5pm. Mindful Kids is a special offering for kids in grades 1-5 which teaches basic mindfulness skills that will reset, calm and focus their mind. $25. Mastermind Meditation, 3858 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 410, Dallas. Mastermind Meditate.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 Women in the Environment: Tea at the TreeHouse – 11:23-1:30pm. TreeHouse, 8021 Walnut Hill Ln., Dallas. WomenInTheEnvironment.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 Social Science – 7-11pm. Travel throughout the Museum and learn all about science as you engage with the exhibits, meet local scientists, participate in experiments, see live demonstrations, and share your own scientific inventions. $25/members, $35/ non-members. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 Miracle Match Marathon – Jan 27-28. 7:30am.

January 27th: 5K, 1 mile and Miracle Match KIDS, Fire Truck Pull. Sunday, January 28th Marathon: 1/2 Marathon, 10K, Marathon Relay, Ultra Marathon. $20-$138. 113 S. University Parks Dr., Waco.

MiracleMatchMarathon.com.

Mansfield Run with Heart – 7:30am. Grab your sneakers to honor those living with heart disease, loved ones, and emergency responders while supporting cardiology services at the hospital. $15-$65.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, 2700 E. Broad St., Mansfield. MansfieldRunWithHeart.org.

Backpacking 101 Class – 10am-4pm. Learn essentials of backpacking: what it’s like, what you need to bring and what you don’t need. This class is for never-ever backpackers and also people who want to update backpacking gear or skills. $35/Sierra Club members, $40/non-members. Whole Foods Market, Preston Rd at Forest Ln, Dallas. 214-368-2306.

(D)SLR Photography 101 – 10-11:30am. Discussion topics will include F-stops, shutter speed, and how to measure light, among other things. After class, weather permitting, go outside and apply your newly learned skills by taking photos. 12+. Space is limited. Free. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. RSVP by calling 817-860-6752.

360 Speaker Series: Symposium – 1-4pm. Join us for an in-depth discussion about the origins of creativity in the human mind on opening weekend of a groundbreaking new exhibition curated by an artist and an anthropologist. Free with admission.

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St., Dallas.

NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Career Fair – 1:30-4:30pm. Don’t know what future job you want? We are hosting a Career Fair featuring guest speakers who will talk about their chosen careers and endorsements, and what an average day looks like for them. Free. Cozby Library, 177 N. Heartz Rd., Coppell. 972-304-3655.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 Atlatl Demo – 2-3pm. Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl and dart. Join a ranger to learn all about this ancient hunting tool. Participants will get the opportunity to try it out for themselves. Park Store, Dinosaur Valley State Park. 254-897-4588.

GDOGC meeting – 2:30-3:30pm. Enjoy a meeting and refreshments with the Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club. Meeting starts at 3pm. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd., Dallas.

NHG.com

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 Idle Reduction Webinar – 1:30-2:30pm. Rescheduled from December. More details to follow.

DFWCleanCities.org/Events.

WEDNEDAY, JANUARY 31 Managing Stress – 7-8pm. Being stressed is uncomfortable. When you know why stress happens, you will know how to deal with it and how to antidote it. The trick is to learn the essential tools that stop stress happening. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Lane, Farmers Branch. BKDallas.net.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. ~Winston Churchill

classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month. To place listing, email content to Publisher@NADallas.com. Deadline is the 10th of the month.

HELP wanted ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVES—Be part of our growing Natural Awakenings community and help us launch Natural Awakenings in Tarrant County! We’re seeking a couple of superstars to sell local print and website advertising. Must be a self-motivated, organized, computer savvy, go-getter who has the desire to make money, like talking on the phone and faceto-face meetings. Must thrive in an environment where you set your own hours, work from your home or from the road and have the virtually unlimited earning potential. Previous ad-sales experience preferred and at least 10-15 flexible day-time hours per week to sell requested. Reliable car and clean driving record a must. Email your name, a brief description of your experience and your phone number to Publisher@ NADallas.com. Pay is commission, plus bonuses.

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on going events NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email Publisher@NADallas.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please.

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

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

FWMuseum.org.

Arboretum Amber Ale – 10am-3pm. Get excited for the new beer, Arboretum Amber, which is an amber ale created from a special blend of both North American and German malts, brought to you by Texas Ale Project. Through January 2018. $6. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas.

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

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

DallasMeditationCenter.com.

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

sunday

scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafe Dallas.com.

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

214-670-8443.

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

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

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

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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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.

214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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

Balance Flow for All — 11am-12:15pm. This class combines elements of yoga, Pilates, physical therapy, movement/dance and meditation to create a gentle yet effective exercise class for seniors. $15.

Through January 2018. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. RammDance.org.

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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.

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

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

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

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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

Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/ seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-7621661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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

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

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

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

Alzheimer’s Support Group — 2-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Activities & care available at no charge

with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker each month. Free.

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

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

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

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

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

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

PlanoPacers.org/race_schedule/.

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

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Participate in a promising 4-week study on the effects of a delicious raw, vegan diet/ lifestyle on quality of life and health for cancer patients.

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

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White Rock Lake Cleanup — 9am. 2nd Sat. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at Lookinganfor an organizationshares that shares Looking the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lookingfor for anorganization organizationthat that shares your values of caring for the environment your ofofcaring environment forvalues an organization that shares Lake Park. Free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, Looking your values caringfor forthe the environment and of love ofgreat the great outdoors? love outdoors? ofand caring the environment etc. provided. Love of the Lake, northeast corner your values and love for ofthe the great outdoors? and love of the great outdoors? of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard, Dallas.

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Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Sierra Club is about conservation, Sierra Club is about conservation, Sierra Club is about conservation, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

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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

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community resource guide

LIVING ETHICS SCHOOL & INSPIRED LEARNING ACADEMY

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

KC KORE CHIROPRACTIC

ACUPUNCTURE DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD

9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkwy, Suite 1000, Irving, TX 18601 LBJ, Suite 501 Mesquite, TX 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.com As an Oriental medicine doctor, board-certified herbalist, and licensed acupuncturist with 17 years of experience, Dr. Chapa helps patients find relief using acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. He offers an herbal pharmacy with over 1,000 safe, organic medicines. His office is In-network with most insurance providers. Don’t forget to mention Natural Awakenings.

NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. All-natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 11.

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

Dallas Metroplex Edition

We are a hospital based, comprehensive Chiropractic care, rehabilitation and pain center designed to achieve optimum results through caring, compassion and individual treatment plans. Specializing in spinal decompression and pre-natal care, we accept most forms of major insurance. Extended, offices hours and free parking. Call now to schedule an appointment.

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

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

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

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

JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS

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

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Dr. Steven Kloster, DC Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Ln, Suite C534, Dallas 972-566-3355 KansasCityCore.com/Chiropractor-Dallas

12345 Inwood Rd, Dallas 972-387-8700 JesuitCP.org

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas is a private Catholic institution for young men under the direction of the Society of Jesus.

Located in North Dallas, it provides a student-centered education to approximately 1,000 students, grades 9-12. Our students’ average SAT scores exceed the national average by over 200 points.

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340 Country Club Rd, Fairview 75069 214-544-8338 CenterForLivingEthics.org (K-6) InspiredLearningAcademy.org (7-9)

Are you seeking a learning environ-ment that nurtures the whole child? Children thrive in heartcentered relationships that cultivate whole-being intelligence through nature, creativity, discovery, storytelling, meaningful learning and individual projects. Full- and part-time programs available. We welcome you to our monthly Tea, Talk and a Tour. See ad, page 31.

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

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

See our website for details.

ENERGY BREEZE ENERGY

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

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

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

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

PRIMACARE

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

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

ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation. You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time.

Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad, page 33.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DALLAS DESIGNER SMILES

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

Mercury fillings are removed and replaced safely, and we offer convenient office hours with after work appointments. Experience a pampering environment in our centrally located office. Call our concierge to schedule an appointment now. See ad, page 24.

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

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

AHH is a nurse coaching program that meets the continuing education requirements for nurses to apply for national or international certification in nurse coaching and/or holistic nursing through the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation. See ads on pages 5 and 13.

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 19.

LAWN CARE - ORGANIC

TENNANT INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Jerry Tennant MD, Medical Director 35 Veranda Lane , Ste 100, Colleyville 972-580-1156 TennantInstitute.us Providing traditional “standard-ofcare” medicine using prescription as well as complementary medicine. Recognizing that the human body is not simply a collection of independent parts but rather an integrative whole -we treat it that way. Conditions treated include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as thyroid support, adrenal support, hormone replacement. essential oil therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

See ad, page 6.

EARTH KIND SERVICES

Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 EarthKindServices.com Organic lawn treatment that gets amazing results. Safe for kids and pets. See ad on page 12.

MEDICAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER DALLAS

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

KOTSANIS INSTITUTE

Kotsanis, MD Constantine A. 2260 Pool Road, Grapevine 817-481-6342 DrKotsanis@gmail.com KotsanisInstitute.com Dr. Kotsanis blends modern medicine with time-tested older disciplines, creating unique treatments for each person. He believes proper nutrition is the foundation and applies this to treating conditions ranging from autism spectrum to chronic diseases. You’re invited to his FREE monthly Lunch & Learns. The schedule’s on their website.

ORGANIZING SERVICES EASILY ORGANIZED

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

PAIN MANAGEMENT SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Suite 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, userfriendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad on page 25.

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking. ~Marcus Aurelius January 2018

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THERMOGRAPHY CENTER

SPIRITUAL

PETS

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

HOLLYWOOD FEED

CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH

Offering some of the widest selections of natural and holistic pet foods and products in the Metroplex, these well-stocked neighborhood locations also have interesting and unique pet and pet-owner products at reasonable prices. Professional pet grooming and selfservice dog washing stations available. Check out our famous Mississippi Made Dog beds.

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

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

12 Metroplex Area locations Hollywoodfeed.com

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE

PHARMACIES ABRAMS-ROYAL COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 8220 Abrams Rd, Dallas 214-349-8000 4909 W. Park Blvd, Plano 972-599-7700 ARP-RX.com

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

PRODUCTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION STORE

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

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

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 AMERICAN STEM CELL CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

Dr. John Roland, Medical Director 14330 Midway Rd, Suite 121, Dallas 866-216-7223 AmericanStemCellCoe.com/locations/Dallas We are equipped to address symptoms from a variety of different conditions with our innovative therapies including neurological, autoimmune, degenerative and orthopedic conditions. Your own stem cells are responsible for healing, restoring and repairing your body. Our non-invasive therapies help you harness your own healing potential. Our medical staff will help determine whether our therapies are right for you.

See ad on page 5.

THERMOGRAPHY DR. GENIE FIELDS, DC Whole Body Thermography & Wellness

3201 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound 75028 469-645-8337 DrGenieFields.com Don’t assume following generic guidelines about health will address your body’s unique needs.

Get the report that can show the truth about your body and get you on your right path.Whole body regulation thermography scan is painless, non-invasive and radiation free. No prescription required. The scan, report, reading and recommendations always included. See ad on page 13.

NADallas.com

Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times finding underlying causes of disease. It looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further evaluation and follow up care are also offered. See ad on page 21.

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

We are a full service Veterinary hospital that focuses on the day to day needs of your pet, from preventative care, illness to surgical support. Devoted to helping support your aging pet, we provide rehabilitative therapies, acupuncture, education and supplemental support. Our goals include advocacy, enrichment services and we provide home delivery of medications and pet nutrition. See ad on page 19.

PAWS & CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM 2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 PawsAndClawsAnimalHospital.com

Offering drug-free treatments, anti-aging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets.

See ad on page 25.

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad on page 35.

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

YOGA

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

CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO

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

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

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

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this moment. This moment is your life. ~Omar Khayyam

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

We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut is-sues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 15 & 27.

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

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

Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Relief from pain, stress and tension and the opportunity to achieve your highest potential.” See ad on page 29.

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