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Welcome, 2019!

love that we regularly have the opportunity to step into a whole new year to reflect upon lessons of the past year, mentally turn the page and begin fresh with a clean slate. As we embark on 2019’s adventure, filled with new hopes and dreams, I’m reminded of this quote from Martin Luther King Jr.: “Faith is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

According to the King Center, these words were his modern take on Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Dr. King and scripture from our instruction manual —together they inspire me to move ahead, to make the changes in my habits and attitudes that I know are necessary if I’m going to live my best life.

That said, I’ll admit to being daunted by the idea of setting intentions for an entire year. After vacillating between grandiose plans, which in the past have fizzled out quickly, and small goals that can be achieved effortlessly, I’ve decided to take a radically different approach. Instead of making my life better by adding things, I will let go of what does not serve me well. Given that the human body, the Earth and our environment were created to be interdependent, inherently possessing everything they need to survive and thrive, I have to think I’ll be much better off shedding the unnecessary.

We all have the ability to free ourselves of burdensome possessions, habits and attitudes; nagging memories of the past; worries about the future; and even concerns over what others think of us (i.e., stress). Ultimately, it boils down to our willingness to let go, forgive, accept and live in gratitude. Every positive change in life begins with shifting our own perspective.

In keeping with our New Year’s theme of renewal and rejuvenation, we’ve packed this annual Health and Wellness issue with empowering information to help you claim optimal health so you are equipped to live your best life yet. A major focus this month is functional wellness, which targets whole-body function, rather than individual body systems. You’ll notice frequent admonishments about reducing stress, and that’s no coincidence. The well-documented relationship between stress and physical and mental health helps explain why our attitudes, perspectives and belief systems are so important, and why no discussion of optimal health is complete without a discussion of stress reduction.

As always, we are delighted to offer many timely and insightful articles about health—including the health of our environment—contributed by members of our North Texas wellness community. We hope you will find something that encourages and helps you to live your best life in 2019.

I’m honored to step into another year with you as we continue our journey together.

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t the Big D Climb, the biggest in North Texas, participants race up 70 stories of stairs at Bank of America Plaza, in Downtown Dallas, to raise money for blood cancer research. January 26 will mark the event’s 11th year, and the goal is to sell out the climb and raise more than $350,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. More than 1,000 raced last year to raise close to $300,000. The opening ceremony begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Bank of America Tower in downtown Dallas.

Those that don’t want to try it alone can form a team and challenge friends, family and co-workers to a race to the top by using the “create a team” link on the registration page. Racers must be at least 7 years old to participate. For safety reason, children are not able to be carried.

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The Mavs Embrace the Future of Fitness

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he Dallas Mavericks have launched Lympo, the nation’s first blockchain fitness app that motivates people to exercise and be healthy, and the first of its kind that rewards users with crypto tokens that can be exchanged for premium products.

Lympo is developing a blockchainbased ecosystem that will integrate a community of users, personal trainers, gyms, fitness apps, wellness businesses and health insurers. It also leverages the popularity of wearable fitness devices to record activity and enables users to earn tokens for staying active. The Mavs will be one of the first teams in the NBA to accept cryptocurrency for tickets and merchandise, and Lympo has decided to set up their U.S. headquarters in Dallas.

Under their partnership, the Mavericks and Lympo will work together to form the Mavericks Fitness Team, a group of fitness ambassadors that will host fitness events and activities for Mavs fans throughout the year. Lympo will also be the presenting sponsor of Mavs Fit Night, which will be held during a 20182019 season home game.

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Stocks & Bondy Opens at Farmers’ Market

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tocks & Bondy, at the Dallas Farmers’ Market, is a new option for healthy eaters and those seeking to improve overall health and wellness, as well as their gut health. Founder and local chef Joanne Bondy knew there was a need in the market for artisanal stocks and bone broths, so she created Stocks & Bondy with the aim of producing the highest-quality culinary commodities using fresh, local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Specializing in stock and bone broth, she offers fresh, organic, locally grass-fed, highprotein, high-collagen, soy-free, gluten-free, preservative-free products.

Bondy has contributed recipes to local and national cookbooks and made many television appearances. She says, “Stock, or bone broth, helps heal and seal Chef Joanne Bondy the gut and promotes healthy digestion; gelatin found in broth is a hydrophilic colloid. It attracts and holds liquids, including digestive juices, thereby supporting proper digestion.”

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Stress Lowers Women’s Fertility Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest self-reported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress.

Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.

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Beet Juice Boosts Stamina Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with a condition called reduced ejection fraction, which affects about half of such patients.

In previous studies, beets have been shown to increase exercise capacity for healthy people because they increase nitric oxide levels in the blood.

Nettle Leaf Helps Inflammatory Bowel Patients Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Research from Iran’s University of Medical Sciences tested 59 patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a 12-week, double-blind clinical trial with an extract of nettle leaf (Urtica dioica). Those receiving the nettle leaf extract had lower blood levels of the C-reactive protein inflammatory marker along with a significant improvement in their inflammatory bowel disease quality-of-life scores.

Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and body composition, researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Sterling report. Started by a teacher in 2012, the initiative encourages children to run, jog or walk around their school grounds during a 15-minute recess from classes in addition to normal activity and physical education lessons.

For the study, 391 pupils between 4 and 12 years old wore accelerometers to record their activity and were checked for body fat and overall fitness. Compared to a control group, they increased their physical activity by 9.1 minutes a day, lowered sedentary time by 18.2 minutes, ran 42 yards farther and

significantly lowered their body fat.

“[The study] suggests that The Daily Mile is a worthwhile intervention to introduce in schools, and that it should be considered for inclusion in government policy, both at home and abroad,” says study author Colin Moran, Ph.D.

To date, the Scottish Government has extended it to half of the country’s primary schools, plus nurseries, colleges, universities and businesses. The Daily Mile Foundation reports that 3,600 schools in 35 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the U.S., have embraced the program.

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Artificial Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbes Six popular artificial sweeteners approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—aspartame, sucralose, neotame, saccharine, advantame and acesulfame potassium-k—were found to be toxic to digestive gut microbes in a new paper published in Molecules. Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University tested each sweetener along with 10 sports drinks that contained them.

They discovered that otherwise healthy bacteria found in the digestive system became toxic when they came into contact with even one mg/ml (less than onehundredth of a teaspoon) of the artificial sweeteners.

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Optimism Linked to Better Heart Health Being upbeat helps heart health, reports a new review of research from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Analyzing dozens of studies on psychological wellbeing involving hundreds of thousands of people, the researchers found that the most optimistic people are more likely to kick a smoking habit, exercise regularly and favor fruits and vegetables over processed meat and sugary foods.

Mindfulness programs such as meditation, yoga or tai chi can help enhance optimism by reducing anxiety and stress while boosting quality of life, say the study authors. The researchers also highlighted a 2017 study that found that women in the top quarter of optimism were 40 percent less likely to die from heart disease.

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The risk of late-stage, age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness worldwide, can be lowered by 41 percent by eating a Mediterranean diet, according to a new study presented by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The research, which followed nearly 4,500 French and Dutch adults aged 55 and older for 21 years, found that no single food component lowered the risk; rather, it was the nutrient-rich diet itself.

The findings correlate with previous research that links the Mediterranean diet, typically rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, fish and olive oil, to a longer lifespan and a lower risk of heart disease and cognitive decline. “You are what you eat,” says AAO spokesperson Emily Chew, M.D. “It’s time to take quitting a poor diet as seriously as quitting smoking.”

In a 10-nation study involving nearly half a million Europeans, researchers found that those eating foods with lower nutritional quality had a significantly greater incidence of cancer, especially colorectal, upper digestive tract, stomach and lung cancers for men, and liver and postmenopausal breast cancers for women.

The study supports wider adoption of a British front-ofpackage food nutritional content labeling system.

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Great Pacific Garbage Patch Out of Control

In the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California, the 80,000-ton Great Pacific Garbage Patch is growing.

Encompassing 600,000 square miles, the world’s largest such dump is twice the size of Texas, according to a three-year mapping effort by eight organizations. “To solve a problem, we need to understand it first,” says Boyan Slat, CEO of Dutch-based nonprofit The Ocean Cleanup.

“The bad part is that there is more [there] than what we thought. The good part is that most of the plastic is still large objects. Just 8 percent of the plastic is micro plastic. It’s not too late to do something about it.” Fishing gear comprises an estimated half of the debris. The Ocean Cleanup intends to capture, concentrate and ship the materials from the patch back to land.

Exmoor Ponies Beat the Odds

The Exmoor pony, which inhabits an area bordered by Devon and Somerset counties in England, is currently listed as endangered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It’s believed that these ponies derive from the original prehistoric horse that made the trek from Alaska to Great Britain some 130,000 years ago. Today, about 150 Exmoor ponies roam free on the moor and many more are being reared on farms in other parts of the UK. The Exmoor ponies benefit the environment, attract visitors and increase awareness of environmental conservation.

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Vegan Beer Hall Highlights Plant-Based Food

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People relying on plant-based diets can find it challenging to honor their philosophies when enjoying a night out in a beer hall. But in Quincy, Massachusetts, the tavern Rewild is giving hope to those that want to get a little buzzed and still trust the menu. Owner Pat McAuley is working with chef Will Hernandez to offer vegan food at affordable prices. McAuley says, “There’s no other place in Massachusetts that you can go have a few beers, hang out with friends and eat plant-based food. My primary goal of the whole project is to just bring plant-based food in a social and fun way.”

Happy Hoppers Nature Finds a Way

Frogs and toads are returning in parts of Panama after a deadly fungal disease devastated amphibians in Central America from 2004 to 2007.

New research shows that evolution may have saved the day. In El Cope, at least four species disappeared, including the redstriped Rio San Juan robber frog. Four other species lost at least 88 percent of their populations. They are still infected with the fungus, but are alive and increasing in numbers, according to a new study in the journal Science.

Studies have shown that as bad as disease outbreaks get, they play a tiny role in species extinction, notes Andrew Blaustein, at Oregon State University, who wasn’t part of the current study. Evolution allows species to resist completely succumbing to the nastiest diseases, “So, yes, there is hope.”

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The Problem With Bottled Water Is the Bottle

One million plastic bottles are sold around the world each minute. Most are used for bottled water, and most end up in the trash. As demand grows, especially in China, so does the bottle problem. According to environmental watchdog Euromonitor, if the present rate of consumption is not reduced, humans will use an estimated half a trillion plastic bottles a year by 2021. The French mineral water brand Evian is part of the problem, but is working on a plan to address it through a new approach. The company plans to use 100 percent recycled plastic by 2025 and to partner with a nonprofit focused on collecting ocean plastic.

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Dogs Help Restore Burnt Forests in Chile

Forest fires in Chile ravaged vast swathes of land in 2017, burning sturdy older trees in the El Maule region. Since then, three border collies belonging to Francisca Torres, a member of the environmental nonprofit Pewos, have been wandering through the charred remains with special satchels that spray seeds as they run to sow seedlings, grass and flowers.

A major goal is for animals that fled the fires to return. “The main thing is for the fauna to be able to live,” says Torres.

She says the dogs, bred to herd sheep, are smart and fast, covering a much larger area than a human could on foot.

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A 3-D printed home can be built in less than 24 hours at a cost of $10,000. Developers hope to cut it to $4,000 to help families living in poverty or other unsafe conditions.

New Story, a housing charity organization, and ICON, a construction tech company, have partnered to try ending global homelessness. Being able to lock the door and have a safe shelter can be elusive. An entire community of printed homes is planned for construction in El Salvador.

The 650-square-foot, proof-of-concept prototype— containing a living room, small office, one bedroom and one bathroom—was built in Austin, Texas. Human workers installed the windows, doors, plumbing and electrical systems. ICON staff will use the home as an office to test its durability.

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North Texas Ozone Compliance Reclassified to Serious Nonattainment

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he 2018 ozone season ended on November 30, 2018, but the 10-county region designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as moderate nonattainment for the 2008 eight-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone (less than or equal to 75 parts per billion), did not reach attainment by the July 2018 deadline.

Therefore, the region is being reclassified to serious nonattainment, and will now have until July 2021 to attain the standard. The EPA also designated Dallas-Fort Worth as marginal nonattainment under the 2015 eight-hour NAAQS with an attainment date of August 2021.

n The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has several air quality programs in place to improve the region’s air quality and move us into attainment for the pollutant ozone, and many focus on education, development, implementation and enforcement of emissions reduction strategies across the 10-county ozone nonattainment area.

n Air North Texas, the region’s clean air public awareness campaign, implements air quality education and outreach efforts each year. In 2018, it hosted the ninth annual Clean Air Action Day on June 22, in which North Texans were asked to do at least one new thing to help improve air quality. More than 1,000 North Texans made commitments to improve air quality.

The agency also encourages businesses, governments and individuals to implement specific clean air strategies when air pollution is forecast to reach unhealthy levels. The Air North Texas campaign offers examples of easy things

people can do to help improve air quality, such as carpooling, using mass transit, conserving electricity and more.

n The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Clean Cities Coalition works with local fleets to promote practices and decisions to reduce petroleum consumption and improve air quality. DFW was one of the first regions to be designated as part of the Department of Energy Clean Cities initiative in 1995. The Coalition hosts several events each year, facilitates clean vehicle trainings, provides updates on available funding, has frequent stakeholder-focused meetings and an annual meeting.

n The AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine Program provides financial assistance to registered vehicle owners to repair or replace vehicles that have failed the state emissions test. The program is offered to residents in nine of the 10 nonattainment counties. Since 2003, the AirCheckTexas program has replaced 36,561 vehicles and repaired 35,003 vehicles.

n Engine Off North Texas is a regional initiative dedicated to reducing the impacts associated with the idling of vehicles. Efforts are focused on expanding the adoption of anti-idling ordinances and policies, researching new technologies and promoting idlereduction campaigns across the region. To date, 28 local governments have adopted the state regulation that limits idling of heavyduty gasoline and diesel vehicles to five minutes. To further improve effectiveness of this regulation amongst other idle reduction efforts, NCTCOG promotes enforcement measures to local governments and provides outreach materials and technical assistance to cities, counties and fleets that put these

idle reduction efforts in place.

n The Electric Vehicles North Texas (EVNT) program seeks to increase awareness of the availability and feasibility of EVs in the DFW area and ensure availability of resources needed to support their widespread adoption through collaboration with local governments, businesses and other interested parties.

The region has more than 300 locations providing public charging infrastructure.

More than 6,700 EVs are registered in NCTCOG counties as of December 2018, accounting for almost 40 percent of all EVs in the state. As the number of EVs in the region increases, EVNT looks for ways to overcome barriers to the adoption and use of this clean vehicle technology. In September, National Drive Electric Week was held at Grapevine Mills Mall and set a North Texas record for the most electric vehicles in one location. 169 electric vehicles and 627 registered attendees came to show their support for the second largest Drive Electric Week event in the nation.

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seniors at Chicago’s Rush University found that eating leafy greens once or twice a day slowed mental deterioration.

reduce anxiety and depression, protect against mental decline and even correct stroke damage. In a Swiss study using MRI, people drinking green tea immediately had heightened activity in the workingmemory part of their brain.

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ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise—we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organby-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality.

“Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver.

“In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.”

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“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.

Assess it: If you find it hard concentrating, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop.

Eat this: The top brain boosters are easy to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950

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ommends boswellia, long used in Asian and African medicine. It targets cerebral inflammation, stimulates the growth of neurons, enhances cognition, lowers depression and alleviates learning and memory problems.

Try this movement: Shake it. Alter-

nating slow movements, or even rest with one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, all-out, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.

Rejuvenate the Heart

Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.

Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms.

Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed

heart are those rich in magnesium. I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.

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Drink this: Green tea is proven to

Drink this: hot, golden turmeric milk,

made with organic soy or nut milks, a heaping tablespoon of turmeric (a potent anti-inflammatory also shown to reverse Alzheimer’s “brain tangles”), a pinch of black pepper and maybe an organic pumpkin spice mix.

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Supplement with this: Hawthorn

strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs.

Try this movement: Hop on a bike:

Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal. Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.

Cleanse the Lungs

Family holidays may not always be unconditionally loving, which can induce stress, anger and sadness—emotions linked in laboratory studies to decreases in lung function. “You

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Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness

of breath and a cough that won’t go away are signs of stressed-out lungs. If there’s coughing up of blood or mucus, or discomfort or pain when breathing, see a doctor.

Eat this: A 10-year study of 650 Euro-

pean adults found that eating apples and tomatoes two or three times a day, along with other fruit, speeds the healing of smoke-damaged lungs and seems to slow down the lungs’ natural aging process.

Drink this: a juice combining cilantro,

carrot, celery and ginger. According to the Lung Institute, cilantro helps remove heavy metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.

Supplement with this: vitamin D.

Low levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.

Try this movement: To loosen the

airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.

Detox the Kidneys The kidneys are hardworking, fist-sized organs just below the back rib cage that filter waste and toxins out of 200 quarts of blood a day.

Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, shortness of breath, itchiness, swollen hands or feet, a puffy face, metallic-tasting food and ammonia-smelling breath are signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination.

Eat this: Bone broth, wheat, millet, black sesame seeds, chestnuts, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries and walnuts are recommended by herbalist and acupuncturist Irina Logman of the Advanced Holistic Center, in New York City, to restore the kidneys.

An Ounce of Prevention

y taking a few forward-thinking steps, we can protect ourselves proactively from dangers to our vital organs:

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Just say Om! Meditation enlarges parts of the brain concerned with memory, body awareness and emotional control, concluded a review of 21 neuroimaging studies from 300 meditators. InsightTimer. com, a meditation app, makes it easy to meditate for even five minutes a day.

Heart

can actually give yourself a stress asthma attack,” says Maui naturopath Carolyn Dean, M.D., ND, author of The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.

Every night, write down two or three things to be grateful for. Heart patients at the Uni-

versity of California, San Diego, that did this for two months had reduced heart inflammation and improved cardiac biomarkers.

“Appreciating even the littlest things builds a heart-protective habit of gratitude,” says study author Paul J. Mills, Ph.D., a professor of family medicine and public health.

Lungs

Many popular cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOC) that several studies link to breathing problems, asthma and allergies. Check out the Environmental Working Group’s toxicity information on 2,500 products at ewg.org/guides/cleaners.

Kidneys

To energize sluggish kidneys, try a quarter teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water. In a British study of 134 people with advanced chronic kidney disease, this easy strategy reduced the rate of kidney decline to normal levels. Check with a doctor if under nephrology care.

Liver

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helps to cleanse and strengthen the kidneys and a new study in Renal Failure reports that it also protects the kidneys from damage by certain toxins.

Try this qigong movement: Rub the palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas. Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times, and then reverse direction.

Shore up the Liver

“The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.

Eat these: A Chinese study linked liver disease with low potassium levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses and bananas.

Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like kombucha, kefir and yogurt-based smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus significantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study.

Supplement with this: Milk thistle

has been shown in Italian animal studies to decrease and even reverse damage to the liver caused by medications, alcohol, antibiotics, pollution and heavy metals.

Try this yoga movement: With

feet shoulder-width apart, make circles with the hips, pushing the torso farther and farther outward with each circle.

Reverse direction.

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

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few daily to-dos that benefit the whole body:

Walking. A mere 20

minutes a day extends sleep up to an hour and lowers early mortality risk by 20 percent.

Adaptogens. Taking super-herbs such as astralagus, ashwagandha and rhodiola in tinctures, capsules or tea helps us adapt to stress.

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musky-smelling breath, itchy red palms and mental sluggishness are early problem signs. Advanced symptoms that require medical care are yellowish skin, abdominal pain, swollen legs and ankles, ongoing fatigue, dark urine and pale stool.

Turmeric. An antioxidant and antiinflammatory powerhouse proven to ward off cancer, heart disease and dementia.

Nature. A dose of greenery a day keeps the blues away—and also guards against heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and early mortality from all causes, a review of 140 studies shows.

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Drink this: Water with squirts of lemon or lime. “The citrate makes water, as metabolized, more alkaline, which helps to remove acid from the blood, bring pH into balance and prevents bone, heart and further kidney damage,” says Phoenix nephrologist Mandip S. Kang, M.D., author of The Doctor’s Kidney Diet: A Nutritional Guide to Managing and Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease.

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Managing Chronic Stress – A Key to Optimum Health

ecognizing and accepting stress is important to keeping the body in good health. Here are some tips to help manage thoughts, feelings and beliefs.  Learn to meditate: The goal of meditation is no thought; a clearing of your mind to shut of your thoughts.  Stop thinking about the things you do not want: You create what you think about and believe in.  Believe in yourself. If you think you can or think you can’t; either way, you are right.  Practice gratitude: Feeling good in your mind helps you feel good in your body. The converse is also true. This is something only you can control.  Write down what you want to see: Read it aloud. Having clarity about what you want and putting down on paper helps you be clear about it.

object, build a house, make a dress, start a business, etc.  Remind yourself that physical discomfort comes from some uncomfortable emotion: Rather than spending time trying to figure out what the bad feeling is; remind yourself that your body already knows how to heal itself and let it go.  What the body actually does with the food or supplements we take is determined by our thoughts.

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Ketamine Therapy Breaks New Ground for Pain and Anxiety

by Sheila Julson

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hen Jerron C. Hill, M.D., anesthesiologist, medical director and founder of Ketamine Health & Wellness Center of Texas (KHWCT), read articles in medical journals about how ketamine helps depression and mood disorders, he became intrigued and recognized that Dallas area residents could benefit from intravenous ketamine therapy. He opened KHWCT in March 2017 to help patients with mood disorders and chronic pain—not just to alleviate their symptoms, but to maintain wellness once they walk out the clinic door.

“Ketamine is an old drug that has found new purpose,” Hill says. It is an anesthetic drug that was discovered in 1962 by pharmacist Calvin Stevens and some psychiatrists were using ketamine as a psychoactive drug because it’s similar in structure to phencyclidine (PCP).

In recent years in the U.S., Hill says ketamine has been getting a lot of attention, where more than 25 million people suffer from chronic depression, suicidal thoughts and anxiety, and ketamine helps about 70 percent of those patients. “It can be life saving,” says Hill. “There are ketamine clinics proliferating all over the U.S. The American Society of Ketamine Practitioners held its first meeting in Austin this September. Psychiatrists and anesthesiologists discussed how they use ketamine to help patients in an outpatient setting to help mood disorders.”

Hill says ketamine administered intravenously can also help with chronic pain, because it helps block the transmission of pain along the spinal cord and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

“With this one medication, we can treat patients that have not only depression and mood disorders, but also chronic pain syndrome like migraine headaches, fibromyalgia and other types of common neuropathies,” he explains.

Many people are good candidates for ketamine therapy.

Hill says his patients have suffered from depression for decades and been prescribed myriad antipsychotic medications and antidepressants. “Sometimes those medications work for an extended period, but they have side effects like weight gain or fatigue. With most of the modern medications, patients eventually build a tolerance and have to switch to another drug.

The problem with that is it takes about four weeks for traditional antipsychotic medications to work, whereas ketamine works within hours.”

Hill also emphasizes that millions of dollars could be saved in health care costs by utilizing ketamine, and patients can learn to

better cope with stress through ketamine treatments. “What I see in the underlying mechanism of depression is that it’s secondary to stress, and stress can be multifactorial,” he says.

Patients average about six treatments for mood disorders and five treatments for chronic pain. For new patients, Hill does an initial consultation and physical examination, spending an hour going over their medical history and explaining how ketamine works. He also offers a comprehensive aftercare program. “I want to help patients stay out of my clinic if they do respond to ketamine,” he says.

KHWCT combines wellness services for the whole person. “Patients that suffer from mood disorders are often vitamin D-deficient, and they may also be deficient in B vitamins,” Hill explains.

“Patients that suffer from migraines and fibromyalgia have low magnesium levels, so for my patients, I do a drug toxicity screen and an initial wellness panel, as well as vitamin infusions for nutritional deficiencies.”

Hill also focuses on prevention, counseling patients on the value and importance of exercise and nutrition; organic foods that enhance brain health; exercise; and positive stress management. He also partners with the Research Genetic Cancer Center (RGCC), in Greece, to offer liquid biopsies, which test patients’ blood samples to detect cancer cells and treat them with ascorbic acid.

About helping his patients achieve wellness with ketamine and vitamin infusions, Hill avows, “I take such joy in seeing patients get better. It’s priceless.”

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Cannabis as a Healing Therapy

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ustin Sulak, D.O., opened a private osteopathic manipulation, hypnotherapy and integrative medicine practice in Hallowell, Maine, in 2009, the same year the state’s voters expanded its medical cannabis law.

At that time, he was one of the few physicians in Maine willing to certify patients to use cannabis legally.

As of this writing, 33 states now allow medical marijuana, and 10 of them allow its recreational use. Cannabis initiatives continue to find their way onto state ballots with each election cycle.

Today, Sulak’s practice serves thousands of patients that use cannabis for authorized medical purposes. He educates medical professionals and patients on its safe, clinical use, while continuing to explore its therapeutic potential. Visit Healer.com to learn more.

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me make deeper connections with people, nature, music and spirituality. In college, I worked with social and political activists to learn and spread the truth about cannabis— that it’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years; that it has the potential to address many of our healthcare and environmental problems; that it’s been a victim of propaganda; and that it’s safe for most people.

Then, as a first-year medical student, I attended a conference lecture on the endocannabinoid system, a powerful physiological system our bodies use to stay healthy and respond to illness and injuries, and I saw the incredible therapeutic potential of cannabis in a new light.

Today, there’s enormous evidence, including a 2017 report from the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, concluding that cannabis can be a safe and effective medicine for treating many conditions.

Which conditions are your patients using medical cannabis for?

My two offices in Maine currently follow approximately 8,000 patients who use medical cannabis, and of those, about 70 percent suffer from chronic pain, many

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of whom are able to eliminate or decrease their dependence on opioids.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is the next most common diagnosis we treat with cannabis, with excellent results where other medications fail. Medical cannabis is like a magnet for conditions that fail to respond to conventional medical approaches, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tick-borne disease, brain and spinal cord injuries and more.

How do you address concerns that cannabis is a gateway drug and can become addictive?

Research proves that medical cannabis actually serves as an exit drug, not a gateway drug. One study of 350 medical cannabis users in California found 40 percent of the subjects used cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, 26 percent as a substitute for illicit drugs, and 66 percent as a substitute for prescription drugs. Any time a person can replace a harmful substance with a safer substance like cannabis, it’s a step in the right direction.

Cannabis dependence does exist, but is uncommon. One study published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology found that only 9 percent of those who try cannabis illicitly develop dependence, compared to 24 percent of those who try heroin. Cannabis withdrawal is mild and similar in intensity to caffeine withdrawal, and most people don’t have any trouble stopping using cannabis, when and if they need to.

Are there any side effects?

The common adverse effects of cannabis are mild, especially when compared to other drugs. A 2008 review found that in 23 randomized controlled trials, there was no higher incidence of serious adverse events following medical cannabis use compared with control. Dizziness was the

most common non-serious adverse effect.

Other common adverse effects include euphoria, altered consciousness, acute panic or paranoid reaction; altered motivation; impaired attention, memory and psychomotor performance; tachycardia; orthostatic hypotension; dry mouth; and increased appetite.

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Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer based in Northwest Georgia. Connect at AmberNagle.com.

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Industrial hemp, hemp concentrates and CBD isolates contain less than 1 percent THC. The hemp in grocery stores we add to smoothies and salads comes from the seeds of industrialized hemp, and are a wonderful protein source, and the oil obtained from the seeds are high in phytonutrients.

The legality of cannabis seems to be in a constant state of flux, so this can be a confusing topic, as well. Some states allow medical marijuana with stipulations, some allow full recreational use and some still have a ban on the whole cannabis family.

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products obtained from industrialized hemp to be sold across state lines. From a healthcare standpoint, this is definitely a step in the right direction, but with a glut of related products on the market, consumers must become educated about quality.

Cannabis is a remarkable plant that is known for its ability to pull toxins and heavy metals from the soil in a process known as phytoremediation. In fact, industrialized hemp is so good at this process that it has been used in the heavily contaminated area around the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. This fact begs several questions that need answering.

Just like the quality and concentration differences in generic supplements versus professional-grade supplements, there can be great differences in quality between the suppliers of hemp and CBD products.

Swofford says, “When I made the decision to carry hemp oil products in the pharmacy, I vetted out lots of companies—more than I care to count—and the conditions they had to meet ran along these lines:”

n Is the company a multi-level pyramid? n Can the company provide certificates of analysis on their final product to prove it is purity? n Is the hemp grown organically? n Are the plants non-GMO (genetically modified)? n Is the company involved in research on their own product? n Does the company supply researchbased education on its products? n How long has the company been in business? n Who owns the company’s farms?

got bonus points for name recognition, involvement in charitable causes and for being family-owned.

“We’re living in an amazing time, in which science is finally catching up with what Mother Nature already knows, and what the science is revealing is that there are many areas of interest on how the various forms of cannabis show medical promise for conditions that as of yet, have not been completely met with pharmaceutical intervention,” says Swofford.

Abrams Royal Pharmacy is located at 8220 Abrams Rd., in Dallas, and 4904 W. Park Blvd., Ste. 177, in Plano. For more information, call 214-349-8000.

Importantly, do the company’s products supply a full phytocannabinoid complex while maintaining a of less than 0.3 percent THC? Most importantly of all, are[the company’s products in compliance with Texas laws? Companies

On December 12, the 2018 farm bill passed the Senate 87 to 13. It will fund food stamps, crop subsidies and legalize industrial hemp, the source of the popular ingredient cannabidiol, or CBD.

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I believe our plate is a reflection of our inner state. ~Carly Pollack, author of Feed Your Soul

BEFRIENDING FOOD Embrace the Psychology of Eating

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nyone that has struggled to lose weight, eat right or deal with an eating disorder is familiar with the emotional battle that can evolve from the simple act of seeking sustenance.

“The black-and-white mentality of needing to be perfect or counting calories leads us into a rabbit hole of bingeing, dieting and stuck in a love/hate relationship with food,” says Carly Pollack, whose new book, Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently and Live Fulfilled, comes out next month.

“We live in a society that is obsessed with mainstream media and celebrity culture,” says Pollack. “Poor body image and an unhealthy relationship with food are synonymous. You can’t have one without the other.”

Enter the psychology of eating, a movement built upon a mindset that reshapes our relationship to food, focusing on emotions, beliefs and physiological responses. These insights, grounded in research, offer empowering, new perspectives.

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Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss, says our thoughts about what is on our plates have even more impact on our physiological responses than vitamins or minerals. Guilt about consuming certain foods can slow digestion and increase chemical responses that store fat, while enjoying the same foods without stress can boost metabolism and nutritional absorption.

“The most important aspect of creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with food is to bring awareness to our thoughts and behaviors around food,” says Pollack, founder of Nutritional Wisdom, a holistic practice based in Austin.

Simplicity, eating real food and unraveling perceptions are paramount. “With all of the information overload out there, ‘eating right’ has turned into ‘eating perfectly,’” Pollack says. “I believe our plate is a reflection of our inner state.”

Gender Differences

Fear-based approaches to eating generally and eating to cope with emotions are seen often as primarily women’s struggles, but a high percentage of men also suffer. In fact, according to Marc David’s Institute for the Psychology of Eating, 40 percent of binge eaters are male.

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“Women’s food issues spring from the cultural pressure to prioritize their appearance over their wisdom, while men may turn to food to deal with career pressure,” says Harriet Morris, who hosts The Eating Coach podcast in Shropshire, England. “I’ve found, too, that both men and women use food as a way to avoid dealing with issues around sexuality, but their needs are very distinct.”

Because a man’s sense of self is much more linked to his sexuality, food can be used to avoid dealing with aspects of male sexuality he is uncomfortable with, says Morris. “Work with my male clients is about avoiding perfectionism and opting instead for a powerful kind of ‘imperfectionism’ where strength allows for pleasure. This— not a Marvel superhero—is a real man.”

Regardless of gender, changing perspective is key, adds Morris. “Our problem is not food. Bulimia, excess weight, IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] and a whole host of other issues are teachers, not enemies.

We have, for very good reasons, been using food as a life manager,” she says.

In the end, nourishing ourselves on all levels is what it’s all about, says Pollack. “Our relationship with food gives us the opportunity to examine our relationship to ourselves, our sense of worth, who we think we are, what we feel we deserve and how we show up day-to-day in this body for this beautiful life we’ve been given.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Helpful Links Harriet Morris’ informative podcast, The Eating Coach TheShiftInside.com/podcast High-octane inspiration from Carly Pollack (YouTube channel) YouTube.com/user/NutritionalWisdom The Institute for the Psychology of Eating PsychologyOfEating.com

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mericans are atYour Alarm Clock and 1,268 There are lots tached to their gadWays to Outsmart the Hazof solutions for gets, and the tech ards of Electronic Pollution. reducing your industry is all too happy to EMFs have cumulative deliver the latest innovations exposure without and sometimes imperceptito consumers that clamor for ble biological effects, Gittleditching every convenience, connection and electronic [device] man notes—especially on unlimited mobility. Meanthe brain, heart, skin, lungs in your house. while, telecom companies and central nervous system. are busy installing fifth-genThe World Health ~Risa Suzuki, eration (5G) infrastructure Organization has classified EMF expert designed to take the nation’s radiofrequency radiation communications revolution to a new level.

(RF), a high-frequency EMF associated

We love our smartphones and smart with many types of wireless technologies, homes, and especially the relatively newas a Group 2B carcinogen. Radio, televifound freedom from wires and plugs that sion, GPS and cell towers all emit RF, once tethered us to our electronics. But which has become the eye of a gathering concerns about the price to be paid in instorm regarding 5G as companies precreased health risks from electromagnetic pare to install millions of transmitters on fields (EMFs) generated by those devices lampposts and utility poles, along with has surged with the proliferation of silent, standalone antennas nationwide, sending invisible waves of radiation that permeate unprecedented levels of EMF into commuevery facet of modern life. nities and neighborhoods.

“The main health concerns include

“5G is especially hazardous, since the the breaking of DNA [bonds], leaks in the transmitters are placed closer to the populablood-brain barrier and loss of calcium tions served,” says Samuel Milham, M.D., from cellular membranes,” says Ann Louise MPH, an Olympia, Washington, epidemiGittleman, of Post Falls, Idaho, author of ologist and author of Dirty Electricity: ElecZapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be trification and the Diseases of Civilization.

EMFs decrease with distance, so the farther away, the better. Switch to a battery-operated alarm clock, ditch the electric blanket, move the bed away from power outlets and keep wireless baby monitors six feet from beds.

Unplug Each Night Disable Wi-Fi routers and remove all digital appliances and gadgets to make the bedroom a healing haven, says Gittleman.

Identify Overlooked Sources

“Almost all the homes I walk into have printers with wireless turned on, transmitting frequencies in the thousands of microwatts per square meter,” says EMF expert Risa Suzuki, a certified building biology environmental consultant in Seattle. “Wireless boosters also constantly transmit radio frequency.”

Other overlooked household EMF sources include smart meters and household appliances both large and small, including hair dryers, electric shavers and cordless phones.

Change Wireless Habits

Cell phones are prolific EMF producers, so if disconnecting isn’t an option, use a speakerphone or an air tube headset, similar to a doctor’s stethoscope, whenever possible, Gittleman advises in Zapped. Never carry the phone against the body when it’s turned on.

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when necessary. Opt for a wired mouse, keyboard and other plugged-in accessories.

Shield With Caution

Although there are a variety of EMFshielding products, experts warn against relying solely on them. “EMFs can bounce and deflect off surfaces, and materials have a certain threshold of what they can shield against,” says Suzuki.

Do some research, ask questions and consult with an expert before making a purchase.

“It’s easy to get overwhelmed when learning about EMFs, and many people feel totally helpless,” says Suzuki. “But there are lots of solutions for reducing your exposure without ditching every electronic [device] in your house. If you’re willing to take action, then you can absolutely make a positive impact on your health.”

Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@gmail.com.

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odifying the use of electronics is just one piece of the puzzle in reducing the health impact of EMFs. Other healthy habits include:

Going green. Certain plants that absorb radiation and other indoor air pollution can

be great additions to a healthy home environment. The betel leaf plant, stone lotus flower, spider plant, snake plant and cactus are all good options for helping to clean the air.

Fortifying health. A strong, nourished body provides greater protection from many

health challenges, including EMF exposure. Ann Louise Gittleman suggests consuming superfoods, minerals and supplements that bolster health, such as artichokes, blueberries, rosemary, turmeric, melatonin, whey protein powder and milk thistle.

Earthing. Physically connecting with the earth enables a transfer of electrons into the body, which helps to neutralize the free radicals that build up from EMF exposure. “Go out in nature as much as possible to discharge energies,” says Gittleman. The easiest way to practice earthing is walking barefoot outside.

For more information on EMFs and public health, go to: National Cancer Institute Tinyurl.com/ElectromagneticFieldsAndCancer National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Tinyurl.com/ElectricAndMagneticFields

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xercise is often associated with the gym or yoga studio, but structured workouts aren’t the only way to keep physically and mentally fit. Whether regulating blood pressure, avoiding obesity or promoting brain health, regular movement throughout the day yields promising benefits. Research shows that small changes in routine tasks—from house cleaning to grocery shopping—can make quick and lasting improvements in overall health.

Burn Calories Without the Workout Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) burns calories by keeping us moving throughout the day. “In essence, NEAT is how we use our bodies when we’re not doing a specific exercise or sitting still,” says San Diego’s Pete McCall, author of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple.

Over time, doing simple things can add up, like getting off the couch to refill a glass of water or shoveling snow from the driveway. According to a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, everyday activity outside of traditional exercise might be even more

beneficial than an hour at the gym.

“Staying active throughout the day helps regulate hormones like insulin, which help metabolize carbohydrates to be used for fuel, and enzymes like lipoprotein lipase (LPL), which help release free fatty acids for muscle activity. Remaining sedentary for extended periods can actually lower LPL,” notes McCall, an American Council on Exercisecertified personal trainer and host of the podcast All About Fitness.

Jeremy Hyatt, who owns Hyatt Training, a Portland, Oregon, gym, agrees that exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous or structured to make an impact. “Stringing together lots of small decisions throughout your day and week can add up to significant gains in your strength and cardiovascular system, and in the process, reduce risks for some of our main causes of disease and disability due to metabolic conditions.”

Hyatt suggests staying active by walking the dog after dinner, taking the stairs instead of an elevator and carrying two bags of groceries home from the store or to a distant parking spot. Adding simple body weight movements to everyday chores and tasks can also have a positive effect.

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Opting for activities that are fun and interesting is a surefire way to create a healthier lifestyle. Dancing, for instance, can offer a wide range of benefits, especially for older individuals. That’s why dance is now a significant component in many programs designed to treat depression, addiction and eating disorders.

“We’re never too old, too young, too inflexible, too busy, too anything to dance. The hardest part is just walking into the studio,” says Kat Wildish, a renowned former ballerina and master teacher in New York City.

For those older than 50, dance offers many advantages. “Dance gives us positive stimulus in both physical movement and the mental connection in a non-competitive environment. It has an immediate inverse effect to cortisol and raises serotonin,” says Wildish. “With proper alignment and joint care in mind, dance helps to combat the physical effects of aging such as arthritis, osteoporosis ...”

Researchers at the University of Miami’s Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine found that all types of exercise have been shown to improve thinking processes in older adults.

Results of their study, published in Neurology: Clinical Practice, suggest that yoga, aerobic exercise and strength training yield the most significant results over an extended period.

Yet, moving the body regularly and consistently in everyday endeavors is an excellent starting point that can be richly rewarding. “Individuals can start to make quick and lasting changes to their overall health.

Start by picking small changes,” says Hyatt.

Wildish agrees that making the decision to begin and keeping it fun is paramount.

“Do what you can and stick with it when you find something that brings you joy, even when it’s challenging.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Holistic health practitioners like Kristin Grayce McGary, of Boulder, Colorado, use these skills to provide clients with sound recommendations, screen for health issues and monitor changes as needed. “This kind of sleuthing is what sets us apart,” says McGary.

Pathological Versus Functional The results of a blood test are essential to understanding anyone’s current state of health. No other screenings are more efficient and effective than the comprehensive blood chemistry panels used by functional medicine and holistic health practitioners to establish a baseline of biomarkers for tracking an individual’s health and nutritional needs.

In the field of blood chemistry analysis, there are two main types of reference ranges—pathological and functional. The

pathological range is used by the majority of conventionally trained medical doctors that are focused on diagnosing disease. The functional range is used to assess risk for disease before it develops, says McGary.

“It is critical that you find a holistic and intelligent doctor skilled in functional medicine,” says Boulder-based Suzy Cohen, a registered pharmacist and author of Drug Muggers: Which Medications Are Robbing Your Body of Essential Nutrients—and Natural Ways to Restore Them. “Working with a functional medicine practitioner, as well as a local trusted pharmacist who has access to your medication regimen and sensitivities, is the safest way to regain health.”

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McGary considers the most important differences between the interpretation of functional and conventional markers to be the statistically compiled range of values that functional practitioners consider normal and the interconnections taken into consideration during the comprehensive analysis.

“Conventional reference ranges are compiled by laboratories from a huge population of people, many of whom had their blood analyzed because they were already sick. Functional reference ranges are compiled from a much smaller population of healthy people whose bodies are functioning optimally,” she says.

If a marker falls inside the tighter functional range, it’s a green flag that compares favorably with healthy individuals.

If a marker falls outside the wider conventional range, it’s a red flag that correlates to sick people. The marker that falls in-between is a yellow flag.

“Functional practitioners are looking for yellow flags, which are the early warning signs that no one sees or feels yet as symptoms,” explains McGary, who spends more than two hours reviewing the blood analyses with clients. “We’re not only about prevention and achieving vibrant health— which we do by helping clients choose the best supplements to correct deficiencies— we’re also about helping individuals get to the root cause of their health challenge so that they can enjoy life.”

Functional blood chemistry analysis is not generally covered by health insurance, and can cost between $180 and $2,500, depending on the complexity of the panel, the number of markers ordered and the time spent by a practitioner in consultation and interpretation of results.

However, the out-of-pocket cost may be worth it, says Cohen. “In health, sometimes you get what you pay for. You don’t want to be somebody’s number and pushed out the door,” she says. “It’s important to feel like you have been listened to and that your entire medical history has been fully evaluated.”

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calendar of events Life Time Commitment Day 5k – 10am.

This family-friendly event is a fun, healthy way to celebrate the New Year at Life Time.

Your ticket includes a t-shirt, race bib, medal and brunch social after the run. $40. Life Time Athletic Fort Worth-Alliance, 10761 Founders Way, Fort Worth. CommitmentDay.com.

New Years Day Brunch at Tricky Fish – 10am-2pm. In celebration of the new year, Tricky Fish will offer their popular brunch on Tuesday. Cost of menu items vary. 1251 State St, Richardson. Tricky-Fish.com.

Cedar Hill State Park: First Day Hike – 2-3pm. Start the new year right with a onemile hike with a park ranger. This guided hike is welcome to all ages. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and bring a bottle of water. Reglar park fees, activities not extra.

Duck Pond Trailhead, Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 FM-1382 W, Cedar Hill. Facebook.com/ events/523803314788559/.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 First Taste Wines-Day at Cool River – 5-7pm. Guests will sample five wines selected by the restaurants Wine Director paired with hand-passed hors doeuvres. $20. 1045 Hidden Ridge, Irving. CoolRiverCafe.com.

Sommelier for a Day at Silver Fox – 5-7pm.

Guests will sample six wines selected by the restaurants Wine Director paired with handpassed hors doeuvres. $25. 3650 Shire Blvd, Richardson. SilverFoxCafe.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 Basic Yoga Class – 6-7pm. Attendees are welcome to kick off or refine their practice with beginner yoga sequences and expert guidance on foundational yoga poses. $10.

Shakti Yoga Center, 604 Main St, Garland.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 Sound, Alchemy, and Your Divine Blueprint – 6:30-8:30pm. Begin with a sound clearing with the gong and didgeridoo. From there, the group will tone their voices together to amplify the collective resonance. $25. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 Resolution Run – 8am. Resolution Run is a certified event and medals will be awarded.

The run benefits the Sachse High School Mustang Football Team. $30. Sachse High School, 3901 Miles Rd, Sachse. Bit.ly/2GvvcWg. Fort Worth Audubon Society: Noah Strycker, Birding Record Holder – 10am.

Noah Strycker, former world big year record holder presents “Birding Without Borders: To See the World One Bird at a Time.” Free. UNT Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd Research and Education Bldg, Beyer Hall, Rm 100, Ft Worth. FWAS.org.

Creature Features – 2-3pm. Join with one of our wildlife ambassadors and discover its habits and adaptations during this live animal observation.

This month meet Cosmo the speckled king snake and Spook the Western Hognose. Free, no RSVP required. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RiverLegacy.org.

Art Exhibition Opening: Timothy Harding – 5-8pm. New drawings 1 through 21c featuring new works in acrylic on canvas and a site-specific installation in wood. Free. Cris Worley Fine Arts, 1845 E Levee St, Ste 110, Dallas. CrisWorley.com.

Winter Wonderland Sleepover – 6:30pm-8am.

This illuminating after-dark adventure lets you join a dance party with arctic dinosaurs and watch a show starring modern-day animals from the Dallas Zoo. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 Absolute Abundance: Pathway to Permanent Prosperity – 6:30pm. In this course, attendees expand your awareness of the prosperity that is all around you and release the beliefs, the behaviors, and the habits that are blocking your good. Donation-based. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. DallasUnity.org/Absolute-Abundance.

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 6:30pm. Learn about wildlife of an uninhabited Northwestern Hawaiian Island’s National Wildlife Refuge, and about the City of Dallas’ Environmental Action Plan. Free.

Brookhaven College, building H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Dallas. DallasSierraClub.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 Guiding Creative Minds – 6-7pm. This group assists family members with support as they help others in their family who have behavioral health concerns. Families will be provided community resources and coping skills. $35. 4310 Wiley Post Rd, Ste 200, Addison. Bit.ly/2UWbtCq.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 6th Annual Healthy Living Expo for a Cause – Jan 11-12. 11:30am-4:30pm. Browse more than 20 exhibitors, plus music, dance performances, food demonstrations, door prizes, and free samples from select vendors. Every year a single mother attending college is awarded with a Book Scholarship. $0-$20. Eunice Activity Center, 1000 Eunice St, Arlington. Bit.ly/2ScLmp9.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Will Run for Food 5K – 8:30am. By participating in the Will Run for Food 5K/1M, all benefits and proceeds go to providing food for this wonderful program. There will be food, fun, and family fun services. $20-$30. 2350 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. Bit.ly/2UZ2Jvh. Cut Back, Spring Forward – 10am. This class will address the proper methods and times to cut down, cut back, train, or lightly prune your chlorophyll friends. $5/member, $10/non-member. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas. TXDG.org.

Texas Discovery Gardens: Pruning Class – 1011:30am. Learn how to and when to prune to keep

Tarrant County Public Choice Schools Fair 2019 – 1:30-4pm. Come and explore high quality pre-K through grade 12 public school options for students.

Free. TCC South Campus, 5301 Campus Drive, Fort Worth. Facebook.com/events/274619269924272/.

MONDAY, JANUARY 14 People Dance – 7-8pm. People Dance is a dance class for all people – dancers, non-dancers, and everything in between. No technique, no memorization, no judgement, just guided motion with a killer playlist. $15. Arts Mission Oak Cliff, 410 South Windomere Ave, Dallas. Instagram.com/ PeopleDanceDallas.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 Meet Crazy Horse Family Elder and Author – 6-8:30pm. Crazy Horse family elder and author William Matson discuss and sign their book Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior’s Life and Legacy, based on the family’s oral history. Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas, 1261 Record Crossing Rd, Dallas.

UITCT.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club: Best in Tent Camping in Texas – 6:30-8pm. Environmental attorney, author and Dallas Sierra Club member Wendel Withrow will speak on his book, Best Tent Camping: Texas. The 2nd edition was just recently published. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Ft Worth. Facebook. com/events/347206639388653/.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 Amon Carter Museum: Wild Texas Film Tour – 6:30-9pm. The Wild Texas Film Tour is a short film showcasing wildlife, adventure, and conservation stories from across the state. Free parking. Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ft Worth. Facebook.com/ events/221349655427808/.

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all your plants looking their best. Led by Roger Sanderson, director of Horticulture at Texas Discovery Gardens. $10, includes butterfly garden admission. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas. TexasDiscoveryGardens.org.

Keto Quick Start book signing with Diane Sanfilippo – 7-9pm. Join Diane for a talk, open Q and A, and book signing event with nutrition and health expert Diane Sanfilippo of BalancedBites.com and the Balanced Bites Podcast. Half Price Books, 5803 E NW Hwy, Dallas. Bit.ly/2GB2l2X. Westminster Choir Tour – 7:30-9pm. Westminster Choir presents a program that takes its title from Dan Messé’s lyrical song Half Acre and includes choral masterworks ranging from Ted Hearnes thoughtprovoking Consent to Eriks Esenvalds evocative Long Road, as well as American folk songs and spirituals. $5-$10. Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Ave, Dallas. Rider.edu/Events/ Westminster-Choir-Tour-Dallas.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Texas Health Willow Park Winter RUNderland – 8:30am. 4th Annual Winter RUNderland will include K, 5K, 10K, Virtual Runner, and Kids Virtual Marathon. Family and dog friendly. Enjoy s’mores, fire pits, and kids activities. $10-$35. Aledo High School, 1008 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo. TexasHealth.org.

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Annual Pot Luck – 9am-12pm. Join Arlington Conservation Council’s annual potluck. More details to come. The Montessori Academy, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington. ACCTexas.org.

Bird Walk and Home Depot Workshop – 9-11am.

The walk will be especially great for younger bird enthusiasts and kids of all ages. Guests are invited to bring binoculars, but are discouraged from bringing pets. Farmers Branch Historical Park, 2540 Farmers Branch Ln, Farmers Branch. Facebook.com/ events/597603600677959/.

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Realizing the Dream Healthy Living Expo ‘19 – 10am-6pm. Dr. King had a dream and he wanted a better world. In order to live in a better world, people must healthy in a number of ways: mentally, physically, spiritually, financially, socially, and holistically.

At this expo, all of those areas will be addressed.

Free. African American Museum, 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas. AAMDallas.org.

Shifting from Early Detection to Prevention – 10am-1pm. There is a scientific thrust to get to the bottom of the causes of disease, making a major shift in how people see illness. Join a discussion about things that can be implemented to prevent chronic disease. $20-$25. DeSoto Civic Center Corner Theater, 211 East Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto.

Bit.ly/2EGpfnV.

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Yoga at the West – 10-11am. Sports and Rec Ministry in collaboration with Yoga N Da Hood offers yoga. Free. Friendship-West Baptist Church, Rm D201, 2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas. Friendship West.org.

AJ Vagabonds: Nature Lover’s Book Club – 6-8pm. AJ Vagabonds monthly book club will feature a different book each month. Each month, we will select a book about the outdoors, nature, hiking, camping, botany, travel and more. AJ Vagabonds, 336 W Eighth St, Dallas. Facebook.com/ events/363368810874142/.

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center: Stars & S’mores – 6-9pm. Enjoy s’mores around the campfire, stargazing and guided night hikes. This is a popular event that usually sells out so register ASAP. Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 1206 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill. Facebook.com/ events/270546963756695/.

LCSO Presents Jacob Cordover – 7:30-10pm. The LCSO will ring in the New Year with good cheer as we feature guitarist, Jacob Cordover performing Rodrigos Concierto de Aranjuez. $16-$47. Irving Arts Center, 3333 North MacArthur Blvd, Irving.

LasColinasSymphony.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 Film Screening: Selma – 4-6pm. In conjunction with the City of Dallas annual celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., join us for a screening of Selma.

The film is based on the 1965 voting rights marches led by Dr. King and other Civil Rights leaders. Free.

Dallas Holocaust Museum, 211 N Record St, Ste 100, Dallas. DallasHolocaustMuseum.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 Caroline Roberts: Artist Talk and Reception – 6-8:30pm. Roberts explores the relationship with the natural world with her unique approach to the lumen printing process. She places plants on the lightsensitive paper as it exposes creating a photogram, a camera-less photograph. Free. Robert Lawrence Designs, 1607 Dragon St, Dallas. RobertLawrence Designs.com.

Top 100 Plants for North Texas – 6-8pm. This program covers a large selection of minimal water use plants that are native and adaptive. Attendees will learn proper soil prepara­tion, proper planting, and native and adaptive plant selection. Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. Facebook. com/events/1160194357488556/.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 Cocréa: Mindful Partner Dance – 7pm. COCRÉA is an improvisational partner dance practice for developing presence, opening gateways to creativity, and generating authentic connection in relationship.

Singles and couples welcome. $30. Ecstatic Dance Dallas, 6202 East Mockingbird Ln, Dallas. Bit. ly/2CqxnGQ.

Create Your Reality – 1-3pm. Enjoy gentle yoga, a guided meditation, music to spark creativity, and finally a vision board collage. All supplies provided. $30/before, $40/day-of. 6464 E Northwest Hwy, Ste 345, Dallas. SatyaYoga108.com.

Urban Ultra Dallas – 2pm. Those looking for a unique experience, a course designed for PRs or to break into the ultra scene, should try this race. Watch the Dallas skyline come alive as the sun goes down. $50. Skyline Trail Dallas, 109 Continental Ave, Dallas.

DallasUltraExpeditions.com/TheUrbanUltraDallas.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 Miracle Match Marathon – 7:30am. Enjoy a Marathon, Half Marathon, 4 Person Relay, 5K and Kids Marathon. Don’t Miss the Best Party on the Bridge. $10-$123. 113 S University Parks Dr, Waco. RunSignup.com/Race/TX/Waco/MiracleMatchMarathon.

Relax and Renew – 1-3pm. This special workshop is designed to help reduce stress and calm the body and mind for deep relaxation. The class will begin with supported yoga postures, followed by Yoga Nidra. $30. 6464 E Northwest Hwy, Ste 345, Dallas.

SatyaYoga108.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 28 Awakening Shakti – 5:30-7am. Discover kundalini shakti through vigorous fire vinyasa in a heated room. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 604 Main St, Garland.

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 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. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. BKDallas.net.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 Nature Adventurers: Adventures with Turtles – 10-11:30am. This series of occasional classes provides a special hands-on learning opportunity designed for preschoolers and an adult partner to introduce them to the naturally fun learning at River Legacy. $15/child and adult pair. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RiverLegacy.org.

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

817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth — Showtimes and features online. $8/adults, $7/children 2-12 & seniors.

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

FWMuseum.org.

Zen to Go — Mon thru Thurs. 12-12:45pm. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 We Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vegan Sunday Brunch at Spiral Diner — 9am3pm. Vegan diner and bakery since 2002. Sunday brunch features vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, breakfast quesadillas and organic mimosas. 1314 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth & 1101 N. Beckley, Dallas.

SpiralDiner.com.

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

Yoga at White Rock Hills Branch Library — 1-2pm. Class will include breathing and relaxation

february 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.

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. 469-5738821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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

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

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

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

214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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

Wives-Only Alzheimer’s Support Group — 2-3:30pm. 1st & 2rd Tues. Activities & care available

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at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972437-2940. 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.

festation 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. ShaktiYogaCenter.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. 214-762-1661.

Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.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 beginner-friendly walking and sitting meditation, Dharma teachings and refreshments afterwards.

Donation. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 West Arapaho Road, Suite 98, Richardson. 972-4327871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

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

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.

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/DallasVegan Drinks.

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. Mani-

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friday Food Truck Fridays – 6-9pm. Spend a relaxing Friday evening at Prairie Vista Park and indulge in appetizing food truck dishes. Free. Prairie Vista Park,

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9269-9359 N Riverside Dr, Fort Worth. AllianceTown Center.com/Parks-and-Trails.

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

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

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

Bostmas@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

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

FriendshipWest.org/.

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

Yoga Lunch Bunch — 10:30am-12pm. This is a spiritual mat based class suitable for all levels. Come and join us while increasing in consciousness, vitality and spirituality. $10 donation. Unity Fort Worth, 5051 Trail Lake Dr, Sanctuary Building, Fort Worth.

KathrynMarieKrieger.com.

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

Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

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

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First Day Hikes at LLELA – 10am, 2 & 6pm. Family-friendly hikes will be led by knowledgeable staff and volunteers, and each will be a little over a mile in length. $1/ person; registration required. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.

Cold Weather Cycling Basics – 7-8:30pm. Join REI experts as we share tips and tricks to keep you riding as the weather turns cold. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei. com/stores/95.

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

972-219-3550. llela.org.

SUNDAY, 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. 469200-4085. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 Success with Seeds – 7-8:30pm. 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.

An Evening with Dr. John Demartini – 7-9pm.

Learn exactly how to transform any challenge or situation into an opportunity. Inspiring, informative and practical presentation: How To Bounce Back From Life’s Knocks. Noah’s Event Venue, 5280 Town Square Dr, Plano. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

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LLEA Bird Walk – 7:30-10am. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join an expert birder as we explore prime birding locations along LLELA’s nature trails. Ages 10 & up. $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972219-3550. llela.org.

How to Pack a Backpack Workshop – 7-9pm.

Join an REI expert to learn the best way to pack your gear and adjust your pack. $20/member, $40/ nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

Newcomers Guide to Gardening in North Texas – 8am-1pm. Opportunity to welcome those new to Collin County and North Texas and share gardening knowledge such as Earth Kind principles with newcomers to the area. Collin College Conference Center, Community Ave & Taylor Burk Dr, McKinney. ccmgatx.org.

Lunch & Learn: Creating Safe & Healthy Meals – 12-1pm. With Annie Tinsley. McKinney Community Center 2001 S Central Expressway, McKinney. More info: McKinneyTexas.org/green.

savethedate THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 6:15 – 8pm Whole Body Detox Seminar The 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. This year we are unveiling a new, easier protocol that is capsule-free. Our pharmacists will walk you through the program, provide supportive e-mails, and help you get healthy and stay healthy this new year.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Saturday at the Cabin – 12-3pm. Step back in time when you visit the historic Minor-Porter Log House. Visitors of all ages are welcome to tour the log home, smoke house and dugout. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.

Urban Chicken Info Session – 2-4pm. Gene Carey Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 995 E Valley Ridge Blvd, Lewisville. 972-219-3478.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 Refresh Your Run – 6:30-8:30pm. Whether you are just starting or are getting “back on track,” this class will help you get in the groove and provide training and technique insights to get you back in shape and/or prepare for your upcoming 5-10K or more. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 January Creek Cleanup – 1-3pm. Pitch in and help clean up at the Chisholm Trail. Legacy Dr to Alma Rd, Plano. 972-769-4369. Register: Tinyurl. com/ycx768yv.

Seed Starting Workshop – 3-5pm. Learn more about how to successfully start a plant from the seed up. Includes a slideshow presentation and an in-class demonstration on how to properly plant your seeds. Free. Denton Public Library, 3020 N Locust St, Denton. 940-349-8152. Facebook.com/ events/561090364340208.

Winter Night Hike – 6-7:30pm. Explore the thrilling sights, smells and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides. Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Heard Museum.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 Rock Climbing Basics – 6:30-8pm. Get an understanding of the different types of climbing, what gear is necessary and the basics on how to get started. Informational class, not an “on-the-wall” climbing session. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

Backpacking Basics – 6:30-8pm. Learn how to choose a pack, select proper clothing and footwear.

Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

Shade Gardening – 7-9pm. Learn how to plan and plant an attractive oasis of foliage and texture to delight the eye, even under the arching canopy of mature trees. Weather permitting, take a stroll through the demonstration garden. Free.

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

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Organic Vegetable Gardening – 7-8:30pm. Plano Community Gardeners will share their first-hand 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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 Beginner’s Camping Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm.

Join REI’s expert guides for this hands-on, first look at camping. Practice setting up tents, get help selecting the best sleeping bag for you, and get practical experience to help you camp for the first time. $15/member, $35/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 Master Composter Training – Jan 24-26 & Feb 21. The 16-hr, 4-class series is a unique opportunity to gain a more in-depth understanding of the

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oceans there would be no life on Earth. ~Peter Benchley

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.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 Lunch & Learn: Balancing Your Day (Eating Healthy) – 12-1pm. With Annie Tinsley. McKinney Community Center 2001 S Central Expressway, McKinney. More info: McKinneyTexas.org/green.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Heard Art & Science Workshop: Stained Glass – 10am-2pm. Join us as we take broken glass, glass globs, copper wire and anything else we can think of and make bright lovely garden art for your outdoor areas. No experience necessary. Pre-registration required by Jan 18. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

Guided Trail – 2-3pm. Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the Heard Sanctuary. Led by our trained guides, your group will spend 45-60 mins hiking our unique landscape. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 Bike Chains and Derailleurs Workshop – 7-9pm.

Join REI’s expert bike techs in this hands-on workshop on how to care for and maintain your bike’s derailleurs and chain. $40/member, $60/ nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 International & Adventure Travel Basics – 6:308pm. Join our International and Adventure Travel experts to learn about planning, preparation, and execution of an international adventure trip. Free.

REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-9852241 or rei.com/stores/95.

planahead FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Lunch & Learn: Saving More at the Grocery Store (Stretching Your Food Dollars) – 12-1pm.

With Annie Tinsley. McKinney Community Center 2001 S Central Expressway, McKinney. More info: McKinneyTexas.org/green.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Bird Walk – 8-11am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society.

Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome.

Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen.

469-200-4085. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Food Waste Composting – 9-11am. Learn how to use specialized red worms to compost your plantbased food waste. Then use their waste as a fertile soil amendment to benefit your plants. Learn to set up and maintain a worm bin, and to harvest and use the worm castings. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

study of the 8-Fold Path. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton.

972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

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

WholeChildTexas.com.

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

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

AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

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. 972-843-8084.

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

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

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

HeardMuseum.org.

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

Community Dance – 7-9:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Live Music, varied styles. Fun for all ages 21 and up. $5/

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person Denton Senior Center, 509 North Bell Ave, Denton. 940-349-8720.

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

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

port one another, and meet some new friends. Cafe Express Shops at Legacy, 5800 Legacy Dr, Plano.

Danielle: 214-551-4185. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

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

972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

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

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

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. HeardNaturePhotographers.com Introduction to Yoga Series – 3-4:30pm. An 8-wk series of 75-90-min classes of yoga and discussion.

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

Group-Trance: 2-Hr Deep Trance Session – 6:308:30pm. 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 Meta-Morph, Frisco. Registration required, Sherrie Grana: 512589-2089 or DallasMeta-Morph.com.

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

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ACUPUNCTURE 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 42.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 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 40.

LEGACY DENTISTRY

Dr. Toni Engram, DDS 151 Walton Way, Suite 102, Midlothian, TX 972-723-1035 LegacyDentistry.com Offering a full scope of general, holistic and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. We can correct a wide variety of dental problems and can literally redesign your smile. Compassionate, Holistic care supporting you on your journey to health by educating and holistically serving your needs with integrity and respect. See ad on page 10.

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Smile Ranch

MEDICAL

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

EVOLUTION MEDICINE

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

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

The premier school of nurse coaching, offering the cutting edge of health care through the Resilience Paradigm. AHH is a nurse coaching program that meets the continuing education requirements for nurses to apply for national or international certification in nurse coaching and/or holistic nursing through the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation. See ad on page 4.

HOMEOPATHY

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

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LAWN CARE - ORGANIC EARTH KIND SERVICES

Organic lawn treatment that gets amazing results. Safe for kids and pets. See ad on page 26.

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PAIN MANAGEMENT

Providing traditional “standard-ofcare” medicine using prescription as well as complementary medicine.

Recognizing that the human body is not simply a collection of independent parts but rather an integrative whole -we treat it that way. Conditions treated include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as thyroid support, adrenal support, hormone replacement. essential oil therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. See ad on page 46.

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 17.

Dr. Jerry Tennant MD, Medical Director 35 Veranda Lane , Ste 100, Colleyville 972-580-1156 TennantInstitute.us

NATUROPATHS Leanne Hutcherson, Naturopath 210 N. Custer Rd. Suite 250, McKinney 972-540-0726 leann@lh-wellness.com BodyAndSoulWellnessTXx.com Offering an Integrative approach to health and wellness. She specializes in Bioenergetic feedback in homeopathy. In optimizing health, prevention is the focus, so safe and healthy modalities are offered, natural remedies, nutrition, detox and mind body protocols are customized for individual needs and lifestyle.

MOR WELLNESS CONCEPTS

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

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.

SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

BODY & WELLNESS

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 17.

EASILY ORGANIZED

TENNANT INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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

ORGANIZING SERVICES

Ronit Mor, ND, HHP 17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Dallas 75287 214-612-6776 MorConcepts.com MyWellbeingCompass.com

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Inspiring, empowering and coaching you to naturally improve and maintain your wellbeing. Ronit's holistic, non-toxic approach helps restore vitality and lessen chronic conditions through nutrition, lifestyle and alternative modalities.

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

PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, ABIHM 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion. Embracing the message of health and wellness and bridging the gap between alternative and traditional approaches to medical treatment, we are an integrative holistic pediatric practice - focusing on teaching principles of good nutrition and prevention of disease as well as offering a full range of services found in most traditional medical offices. See ad on page 6.

PETS HOLLYWOOD FEED

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

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PAWS AND CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL DR. SHAWN MESSONNIER, DVM

UPTOWN RX COMPOUNDING PHARMACY & NUTRITION

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

3408 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas 214-935-9092 UptownRXPharmcy.com

Services include compounding, prescriptions, flu Shots, pet medications, immunizations, vitamins, supplements, CBD products and body composition analysis. Our Pharmacists spend weeks ensuring the quality of brands sold. You get to speak directly with a pharmacist, not a cashier regarding recommendations and we work with you and your physician to tailor regimens specific to your needs.

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

We happily accept new patients and continue to help those referred by other doctors, especially those with "untreatable/ incurable" diseases that respond well to our unique natural medicines. See ad on page 22.

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH

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

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

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

As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad, page 34.

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

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

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

Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

STEM CELL THERAPY EVOLUTION MEDICINE Dr. John R. Roland, MD 972-658-0928 EvolutionMedicineDallas.com

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

WELLNESS CENTERS

The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. ~Paul Valery WATER NIVIAN WATER

Info@NivianWater.com 972-778-8005 NivianWater.com Providing a range of water filtration products to fit your needs including water softener and conditioner, reverse osmosis and salt-free systems.

Health benefits, cost savings and service are our specialties. Call now for free consultation. See ad, page 16.

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 31 & 32.

KETAMINE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER OF TEXAS Dr. Jerron Hill, MD, Medical Director 5944 W. Parker Rd, Ste 400, Plano 75093 Dr. Jerron Hill, MD 972-212-4341 KetamineHealthTX.com

Our mission is to improve the overall quality of life through the use of intravenous Ketamine by infusing wellness back in to your life safely and effectively. Intravenous vitamin and nutrient therapy may be helpful for cold and flu, skin care, athletic performance enhancement, migraine headache, chronic fatigue, post-surgery recovery, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, and depression. See ad on page 6.

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

“Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comfortable and healing environment. We know that timehonored healing traditions-Massage, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic, iV therapy, Juicing and Colonics work. RCW offers all of these things, come visit us and begin your journey to optimum wellness. See ad, page 32.

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

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Ellis County’s premier yoga studio & eco-boutique offers a variety of weekly classes, specialty workshops, private yoga & Reiki sessions as well as natural health & wellness events. Come feel your stress & tension melt away. New Student Intro Offer: 2 Weeks Unlimited Yoga for $20. Empowering a Healthy Lifestyle.

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