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his past month I fasted for a day so I could binge that night on my hometown high-calorie favorite Mexican food, replete with extra hot salsa and a margarita. Then I paid for it beyond anything I’d ever experienced, in five days of gastrointestinal distress.

I frantically tried natural remedies, experimenting with one after another. I gorged on water, juiced meals and ate natural and organic foods. A chiropractor friend also suggested I exercise to strengthen my stomach muscles. On day three it became clear I needed the detox when a face breakout signaled there was still bad stuff being expelled. On day four I went full bore with every remedy at hand, including three sets of 20 stomach crunches. Finally, I got relief from the bloating and discomfort; the zits went away too.

How thankful I am for Meredith Montgomery’s feature article, “Natural Ways to Cleanse Body and Mind: Take Toxins Out of Your Life.” It’s prompted my own research and I am now more determined than ever to be vigilant about what goes into and onto my body. We need to be wise to avoid toxins sprayed on conventional foods; engineered into most personal care and household products and furnishings; petroleum-based clothing; and asphalt residue and lawn chemicals tracked into the house. It is possible to clean up our personal environment.

Cleaning up our mental and emotional environment is equally vital and even more challenging. Trying to get a handle on what’s important and helpful in the midst of the barrage of “if it bleeds it leads” media, pharmaceutical ads teaching us to be sick, 24/7 schedules, political partisanship, social injustices, troubling world events and climate change can put us on mental and emotional overload if we let it.

Mental detox of our emotional life including relationships with ourselves and others requires alertness, training and long-term discipline. One key appears to be mindfulness and I love the idea that we can cleanse our minds by staying in and appreciating the now of “Father, what is mine to do today?” Our creator guides us in Philippians (chapter 4) on the wisdom of dwelling on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely and admirable, focusing on anything excellent or praiseworthy.

Proverbs 4:23 likewise instructs us to be careful about what we think… because our thoughts run our life. Contemplating all this has me signing up for the fourweek Introduction to Mindfulness class starting July 17 at the Mastermind Meditation Center.

Inspiring us to laying a pure foundation of nutritious eating, this issue offers our annual Farmers’ Market Guide pullout with handy information on North Texas farms. It covers the Metroplex and includes farm stands, you-pick options and consumer supported agriculture programs with weekly, bi-monthly and monthly boxes of fresh, natural and organic produce, sometimes delivered to our door. It also has garden stores where we can get help, advice and supplies to grow our own natural, clean food.

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

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In addition to a 5K and one-mile run/walk, ceremonies honoring fallen and injured officers will be held. Both walkers and runners are welcome. Packet pickup and event day registration begins at 6:30 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 7:30 a.m. The 5K and one-mile run/walk start at 8 a.m. There will be a post-run/ walk ceremony at 9 a.m.

Admission and entry are free; donations accepted for the families of slain and injured police officers. Add chip timing for $5 and a T-shirt for $20. Location: 311 Gulden Lane, Dallas. For more information, email go@mvmntevents.com and visit WeekendOfHonor.com.

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Dogs can also cool off in one of several wading pools, romp in our play area and sample a wide range of foods and treats from Marshall Grain vendors.

Admission is free. Raffle tickets will be on sale the day of the event for $1 each. Dogs on a leash are always welcome. Location: 3525 Wm. D. Tate Ave., Grapevine. For more information, call 817-416-6600 or visit MarshallGrain.com/events.

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This is the Army’s first hybrid renewable energy project, and its largest single renewable energy project to date. Energy purchased from the onsite solar system will be combined with energy from the offsite wind facility. The project is expected to provide $168 million in cost avoidance to the Army over the course of the contract and will be micro-grid capable to enhance energy security.

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hanks to the Plano Rotary Club, the first all-abilities playground has opened in Plano at the new Jack Carter Park on the site of the former Jack Carter Pool, serving children with disabilities a variety of experiences that involve movement and climbing, as well as a mix of tactile, visual and auditory features. It is complemented by a covered pavilion, water fountains and picnic tables.

The new playground is designed for children of all abilities to play, learn and grow together and offers a variety of sensory experiences for healthy development. The 2.61-acre park includes ample parking, trail connections, shelters and facilities that include accessible restrooms for all. The Plano Rotary Club donated $25,000 to help fund the $1.9 million park project.

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The Center had to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including patient satisfaction higher than 92 percent, and a minimum wound healing rate of at least 91 percent within 30 median days to heal.

For the Dr. Robert A. Warriner III award, they must receive a Center of Distinction award, recognizing one year of top clinical performance, for two or more consecutive years. “We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality health care to those in need,” says Brett Lee, chief executive officer of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Lake Pointe.

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Realized savings can be seen in the drastic reduction of smog days in Ontario, down to just one since 2014. “Let’s compare that to 2005, when residents of the Greater Toronto Area suffered through 53 smog days while coal, with its toxic emissions, provided 19 percent of the province’s power,” says Vanessa Foran, president and CEO of The Asthma Society of Canada. “It’s obvious that shutting Ontario’s coal plants has helped clean the air; it’s also given a new lease on life to millions that suffer with asthma.”

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The researchers divided 27 endurance-trained young adult athletes into two groups. Eleven participants were given a daily powered tart cherry supplement for 10 days, and 16 were given a rice flour placebo. All completed a half-marathon near the end of the 10-day trial. The researchers tested fasting blood samples and a quadriceps muscle soreness rating prior to the run, 60 minutes after the run and 24 and 48 hours post-run.

The tart cherry group reported 13 percent faster average running times, as well as significantly lower inflammatory markers. They also reported 34 percent lower quadriceps soreness prior to the run. Tart cherry supplementation also increased immunity and resulted in better muscle metabolism.

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study from the University of Florida, in Gainesville, has found that the probiotic combination of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria (sold as Kyo-Dophilus) helps relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergies.

Researchers split 173 healthy adults with mild seasonal allergies into two groups during the height of the spring allergy season. The first group was given the probiotic combination, while the other group received a placebo. The subjects filled out a weekly online survey for eight weeks about their allergy symptoms and discomfort levels.

The probiotic combination resulted in fewer allergyrelated nasal symptoms plus quality-of-life improvements.

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esearch from Sweden has found that acupuncture helps reduce the crying of colicky babies. The study monitored 147 babies between the ages of 2 and 8 weeks with colic at four separate Swedish public child health centers.

The babies were divided into three groups; each visited the clinic twice a week for two weeks. One group received “gold standard� care plus five minutes of minimal acupuncture, one group received standard care plus five minutes of acupuncture and one group received standard care only.

After two weeks, both acupuncture groups showed a reduction in crying time by the second week and at a later follow-up. More babies dropped to less than three hours of crying per day in the acupuncture groups than the control group, removing them from the colic category altogether. No adverse effects were recorded.

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The federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), passed in 1973, strengthened earlier federal protections for animals that had been nearly wiped out by humans. The act faces opposition from those that believe it both unfairly protects animals that poach livestock and restricts land use.

At a recent hearing titled Modernizing the Endangered Species Act, Republican Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, head of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, said the ESA is not working anymore. Natural Resources Committee Chairman Republican Congressman Rob Bishop of Utah opines that the act has never been used for the rehabilitation of species and instead has been controlling the land, saying, “It has been hijacked.”

Yet Daniel M. Ashe, president and chief executive of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, says, “The Endangered Species Act is the world’s ‘gold standard’ for conservation and protection of animals.”

According to many experts, the world’s flora and fauna are experiencing a global extinction crisis caused by human activity, but we have also learned how to protect species and help them recover. Eight species that would probably have disappeared already were it not for the ESA include the black-footed ferret, humpback whale, bald eagle, American alligator, grizzly bear, Florida manatee, California condor and gray wolf.

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A study in the journal Nature Communications examined wild bee populations relative to the use of controversial neonic (neonicotinoid) pesticides from 1994 to 2011, and discovered that extinction rates paralleled their use on plants throughout the country.

The 34 species analyzed experienced a 10 percent population drop across the board, with five of the species seeing a decrease of 20 percent or more, and the most-impacted group declining by 30 percent. Researchers say this indicates that up to half of the population decline could be attributed to the use of neonics.

“It contributes, but there is a bigger picture,” says Jeffrey Pettis, an entomologist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Beltsville Bee Laboratory, in Maryland. Other factors are thought to include parasites such as varroa mites and nosema fungus (a bacterial disease known as foulbrood) plus viruses, drought and loss of habitat.

Meanwhile, the Friends of the Earth (FOE) environmental group has launched a petition calling on the Ace and True Value hardware companies to follow Lowe’s and Home Depot’s example of phasing out the pesticides. FOE says, “If these garden retailers don’t act fast, they’ll lose customers. A new poll shows that 66 percent of Americans prefer to shop at Lowe’s and Home Depot because they’ve committed to stop selling bee-killing pesticides.”

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Proponents of GMO (genetically modified) food may argue that the technique is necessary because the world is running out of resources.

However, agricultural startup Sundrop Farms, with offices in the UK and Australia, has developed high-tech greenhouse facilities that apply solutions to grow crops with less reliance on finite natural resources than conventional greenhouse production.

In 2010, Sundrop Farms opened a pilot facility in Port Augusta, South Australia, that is combining seawater and sunlight to grow food in the middle of the desert, unaffected by climate change, biotech land grabs, drought, floods and pestilence. They are using coconut husks, 23,000 mirrors to reflect solar power and desalinated seawater on a hydroponic farm of just under 50 acres to grow 17,000 metric tons of non-GMO food every year.

Built at a reported cost of $200 million, the facility has a year-round growing season. In winter, its greenhouse operates with the help of 39 megawatts of clean energy from solar power. Coles Supermarkets has signed a 10-year contract for the exclusive right to sell the company’s produce.

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to Cleanse Body & Mind

Take Toxins Out of Your Life

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he term “detox” has been gaining traction in health circles, but cleansing practices have existed for millennia, ranging from Egyptian hydrotherapy to Medieval Lenten practices and Native American fasting, smudging and sweat lodges. The truth is that we need cleansing now more than ever—to rid our bodies of chemical overload and our minds of negative thinking.

The Environmental Defense Fund has counted more than 100 chemicals produced in the U.S. that are present in everyday products and hazardous to humans and the environment. “Our body is a natural detoxifier, ridding itself of toxins through pooping, peeing, sweating and shedding skin. But in our current toxic overload situation, it’s not always an efficient process,” observes Deanna Minich, Ph.D., an author and functional nutritionist in Washington state.

Some experts believe many commercial detoxification programs are unsafe, extreme and ineffective. “Psychologically, a short-term cleanse can act as a stepping stone if you’re eating fast food and donuts every day,” says Dr. Michael Greger, a Washington,

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D.C., physician specializing in clinical nutrition and author of How Not to Die. “What matters more is longterm—what you’re eating a decade from now. No quick fix is going to do it, it’s a lifestyle change.”

Feed Your Microbiome

When the microbiome becomes depleted, overall health is affected. Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital, founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness, in Washington, D.C., and author of Gutbliss and The Microbiome Solution, explains, “The GI tract is the body’s

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“Health and wealth have become associated with cleanliness, yet the opposite is probably true,” assesses Chutkan. “Kids come in from the playground to use hand sanitizers and eat processed snacks. Instead, discard the microbiome-disrupting sanitizer and provide fresh vegetables for them to eat outside. We don’t want kids exposed to any serious pathogens, but getting a little dirty is essential.”

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engine, and microbes are the worker bees that operate the machinery so that digestion and toxin removal can happen.”

She recommends switching to a plant-filled diet to effectively repopulate the microbiome and be aware of how food is grown. “Much store-bought produce, even organic options, is grown in depleted soil. Seek out biodynamic farmers that prioritize nutrientrich soil to foster microbes,” Chutkan says. Even planting a couple of herbs or microgreens on the kitchen windowsill can make a difference. “Just picking those herbs and getting your hands in healthy dirt increases your exposure to health-promoting microbes.”

Studies have found that children with pets are more likely to have fewer allergies and infections and take fewer antibiotics than those living in pet-free households (Clinical & Experimental Allergy and Kuopio University Hospital, Finland). Pets that venture outdoors bring healthy microbes inside; so does fresh air, which purifies poorer quality indoor air.

Chutkan also warns of excessive bathing. “When we scrub ourselves, we rub off microbes and naturally occurring oils; unless we’re filthy, we just need to gently rinse.” Marketers convince consumers that products with toxic ingredients are necessities, but coconut oil, apple cider vinegar and honey can effectively replace many toiletries.

he recommends stimulating fat metabolism with a cleanse that starts each morning with melted ghee followed by a simple nonfat diet throughout the day.

According to research published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, ghee, a clarified butter, has been proven to remove environmental toxins by attaching to toxic fats. Kitchari, the staple of the meal plan, is a nourishing and easy-to-digest, porridge-like blend of beans, rice and Indian spices.

“When you eat a mono diet of just kitchari, your body can transfer the energy that normally goes toward digestion into cleansing and healing other systems,” says Douillard. For those not

Reboot with a Quick Cleanse

To stimulate the body’s natural ability to burn fat, Douillard recommends a four-day, at-home detox cleanse.

“The digestive system is responsible for delivering nutrients and escorting dangerous toxins out of your body; if you can’t digest well, you can’t detoxify well,” he says.

Unlike drastic fasts and juice cleanses, which can deplete nutrients,

Few Snacks, More Water

Work toward eating three meals a day—a light breakfast, big lunch and light and early dinner—without snacking in-between, and fasting for 13 hours each night. Douillard notes, “This regimen should be maintained beyond the cleanse because it gives the body a chance to use up its carbohydrates—its normal, go-to fuel—and switch to its calmer, more stable, detoxifying fuel— body fat.”

5 Ways to Detox Every Day

Burn Fat Cells

According to ayurveda, burning fat fuels detoxification because toxins from preservatives, pollutants, pesticides and other damaging chemicals are stored in our fat cells. When fat is metabolized and used as an energy source, the toxins are released, ready to be flushed out.

“When we’re not burning fat, toxins can accumulate, cause congestion in the lymphatic channels, overwhelm the liver and ultimately be deposited back into fat cells or stored in the arteries, heart and brain,” comments Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner Dr. John Douillard, of Boulder, Colorado.

He’s the author of Eat Wheat and a former director of player development and nutrition advisor for the New Jersey Nets professional basketball team.

ready to maintain such a limited diet, he recommends a polydiet with the option to add seasonal steamed vegetables, oatmeal and other gluten-free grains.

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s soon as we start eating healthier diets, our body is able to detoxify more efficiently and diseases begin to be reversed,” says Dr. Michael Greger, a physician and creator of NutritionFacts.org. Follow these tips to enhance the detoxification process at mealtimes.

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Eat broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables raw or chop them at least 40 minutes before cooking to maximize intake of the phytonutrient sulforaphane, which boosts detoxifying enzymes in the liver. For the time-crunched, Greger suggests adding a small amount of any type of raw cruciferous vegetables to the cooked ones.

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Always choose colorful produce, with the exception of white mushrooms and cauliflower. “White foods are stripped of nutrition,” says Greger. Pigment indicates the richness of antioxidants that keep the body functioning efficiently. He likes adding shreds of economical and long-lasting red cabbage as an everyday garnish.

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Follow the seasons, because nature provides the ideal harvest for each season—heavier, denser foods in winter, like wheat, dairy, roots, nuts and seeds; and cooling, high-energy fruits and vegetables in summer. Dr. John Douillard, creator of the 3-Season Diet Challenge, remarks that research suggests that gut microbes are meant to change with local seasonal foods to optimize digestion, mood and immunity.

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Avoid plastics by limiting intake of foods stored or cooked in plastic, especially cling wrap, which is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a known carcinogen, according to the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer. Also avoid canned goods unless labeled bisphenol A (BPA)-free. “A lot of toxins enter our bodies through processed, overcooked and fried foods,” observes Deanna Minich, Ph.D. “As we replace these foods with nourishing options, we need to also minimize plastic packaging.”

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Filter water because, “We are primarily made of water, so if we’re drinking and bathing in contaminated water, it impacts health,” says Minich who recommends using a national testing laboratory to assess home tap water. The results can then be coupled with the Environmental Working Group’s buying guide (Tinyurl.com/EWG-Buying-Guide) to determine the most appropriate water filter to deal with the contaminants that may be present. natural awakenings

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Adapt the cleanse to avoid strain, because when under stress, the lymphatic system shuts down and the body stores fat and toxins. “If three meals a day with no snacks is not possible yet, have a nonfat high-protein snack and plan to eat more protein at your next meal,” suggests Douillard. “Or start with four meals, and work your way down to three.”

Aim to drink half your healthiest body weight in ounces of room-temperature water every day, while also sipping warm-to-hot water—believed to soften the intestinal tract, move the lymph and hydrate the cells more effectively than cold water—every 10 to 15 minutes for two weeks. Plain water has a hydrating effect that not even lemon water can replicate.

Emotional Release

“Toxins are best understood less as poisons than as barriers—obstacles to the life and health we truly want,” says Minich. As a functional medicine nutritionist, she believes that food as medicine is only one aspect of fullspectrum health. Her approach revolves around clusters of nutritional, anatomical, psychological and spiritual life issues that can be jointly detoxified, supported and healed.

“Good eating alone will not necessarily solve our emotional woes or stop our limiting beliefs and toxic self-talk,” she explains in Whole Detox, a book based on a whole-life, wholesystems, whole-foods approach to detoxification. “We need to remove all the barriers that impede our growth.

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Limiting thoughts, as well as heavy metals and pesticides, are toxic barriers that weigh us down, sapping energy that might be used for better things.”

Her 21-day program is designed to establish long-term lifestyle changes with simple habits. She recommends monitoring our emotions and tracking thoughts with daily writing exercises.

“Look at yourself like you’re examining a food label to get to the root of limiting patterns,” she says, encouraging questions such as, “Is this thought healthy for me?” or, “Do I want this thought in my being?” Be mindful of speech as well; swearing, exaggerating and interrupting can have deleterious effects, while uplifting affirmations can inspire positive actions.

She attests that visualization can help prevent the creative self from shutting down, another aspect of toxicity. “Be intuitive and imaginative; allow creative expression to flow. Before you can manifest what you want in life, you have to envision it.” Minich wants patients to invite introspection by taking a few minutes each day to be in solitude and silence, allowing meaning and purpose to surface.

Daily stress relief practices such as meditation, yoga, self-massage and mindful breathing can foster stress reduction. “Life shouldn’t feel like an emergency. We need to navigate around stress so we’re not inundated by it,” counsels Douillard.

By extracting toxins through sweat and circulating nutrients, physical activity is equally important for detoxification, but it’s also a form of self-love.

“It expands your sense of possibilities, freeing you to go where you will and to carry burdens lightly,” Minich says.

In this age of personalized medicine, Minich encourages patients to focus on the parts of a detox program that they need most, whether it’s diet, exercise, massage, emotional wellbeing or spirituality. She reminds us that the desire and need to cleanse is universal.“Detox is as old as humankind.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

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Using Mindfulness for Detoxification M

indfulness has become one of the most popular ways to detox the brain and relieve stress among people of all walks of life. It is an age old-practice that can take many forms and combined with other types of practices in several important ways.

Mindfulness teaches us to recognize, “Oh, there’s that thought again.

I’ve been here before. But it’s just a thought, not a part of my core self.”

Meditation affects the body in the opposite way that stress does by triggering the body’s relaxation response.

Mind-detoxing benefits of mindfulness meditation include as a quickfix stress reliever to help reverse the body’s immediate stress response and physically relax; as a part a daily routine to help build resilience to stress; as a technique to get centered when we’re thrown off by emotional stress; to restore the body to a calm state so it can repair itself; to prevent new damage from the physical effects of stress; and to calm the mind and body by quieting the stress-induced thoughts that trigger the stress response.

There is an element of direct physical relaxation involved in meditation, as well. When practicing meditation, heart rate and breathing slow down; blood pressure normalizes; we use oxygen more efficiently; immune function improves; we sweat less; the adrenal glands produce less cortisol; and the mind ages at a slower rate, clears and creativity increases.

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North Texas Farmers’ Market Guide July 2017

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uying produce and goods locally supports family farmers, protects the genetic diversity of crops and reduces environmental impact. Less travel time often equates to richer, more nutrient-dense and tastier fruits and veggies. Buying locally inspires creativity, community sharing and gratitude toward food that is often lost in big box stores and major grocery chains. Individuals in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex are afforded an abundance of opportunities to unite with farmers, connect with the soil and savor the flavors and colors of the season. Whether someone is looking for a juicy organic tomato, a beautiful Texas native flower or a handcrafted piece of jewelry, the below farms, garden centers and farmers markets can accommodate.

Bedford Farmers Market

Cox Farms Market

Dallas Farmers Market

This family-owned business carries fresh produce, tamales, local honey, grass-fed beef, fresh salsa, hormonefree chicken and more. The market is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This fourth-generation, family-owned and operated grocery store provides all natural goods and seasonal produce from local farmers at a reasonable price. The market is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

In the heart of downtown Dallas, the Dallas Farmers Market is cultivating a healthy lifestyle through The Market, a food hall with eateries and shops, and The Shed, the farmers market in an open air shed. The Market is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with some shops opening earlier and staying open later. The Shed offers local produce and natural meat, honey and eggs directly from farms and ranchers, along with food artisans. The Shed is open Fridays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2824 Brown Trail, Bedford 817-358-9510 BedfordFarmersMkt.com

Duncanville1026 S. Main St., Duncanville 972-283-8851

Coppell Farmers Market Open through November 19, this weekly market runs rain or shine every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon Products include candles, bakery items, dog biscuits, dairy, eggs, salmon, berries, honey, plants, flowers and more. All produce is grown within a 150-mile radius of Coppell.

768 W. Main St., Coppell 972-304-7043 CoppellFarmersMarket.org

Corsicana Brick Street Farmers Market This market is seasonal, open air and producer-only, with all products made and grown within a 150-mile radius.

Products include meats, fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs and more. Hours of operation are Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon from April to November.

Dallas- 778 Fort Worth Ave., Dallas 214-748-8851 CoxFarmsMarket.com

Cowtown Farmers Market Open year-round on Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. This market has been around for more than 30 years and is a member of Go Texan and North Texas Farmers Market Association. Fruits, vegetables, micro-greens, grass-fed meats, cheese, flowers, herbs, artisan baked goods, tamales and bath and body products are available for purchase.

3821 SW Blvd., Fort Worth viFarmersMarket@gmail.com CowtownMarket.com

Corner of N. 12th St. and W. 5th Ave., Corsicana 903-229-7505 Bit.ly/28Ylvjv

920 S. Harwood, Dallas 469-607-5899 DallasFarmersMarket.org

Denton County Farmers Market From June to September on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays this market is open from 7 a.m. to sellout. Find tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, okra, onion, watermelon, peaches, cantaloupe, honey dew melon and more.

420 W. Sycamore, Denton 817-946-0008 DentonFarmersMarket.com

Denton Community Market 317 W. Mulberry St., Denton 972-536-3145 DentonMarket.org

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Four Seasons Markets

Ham Orchards

This market is the first and only all organically and locally raised farmer direct market. A range of fresh organic produce is available. The market is open April through December 6 from 9 a.m. to noon on the first, third and fifth Saturdays.

Established to develop a European style, the market provides a place for ranchers, farmers, specialty food producers and craftsmen to interact with consumers in a family-friendly atmosphere. The market runs on Saturdays year-round. Check website for rotating location and time.

This market has been operating since 1979 and consists of 100 acres containing five orchards, with approximately 10,000 peach trees and a variety of additional fruit trees. Picked peaches, cider made with fresh fruits, or homemade pies are available to take home. Visitors can also try the markets award-winning soft serve ice cream made with their own peaches and strawberries. Starting mid May through mid August, hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

4710 Pioneer Rd., Balch Springs 214-348-3336 EdensOrganicFarm.com

Fairview Farms Market Place 3312 N. Central Expwy., Plano 972-422-2500 Fairview-Farms.com/FarmersMarket

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Frisco Rotary Farmers Market 4th St. between Main and Elm, Frisco. 972-829-5706 FriscoRotaryFarmersMarket.com

11939 CR 309, Terrell 972-524-2028 HamOrchard.com

Farmers Branch Farmer Market This market features locally grown produce, honey, soaps, lotions, candles, beef jerky, beef, chicken eggs, essential oils, artisan crafts and more.

Also enjoy live music and food trucks on select weekends. Hours of operation are Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekly from April 1 to October 28.

12700 Denton Dr. Farmers Branch 972-919-2602 FarmersBranchMarket.com

Farm to Fork, LLC This year-round market sells local grass-fed beef and lamb, wild salmon, organic produce, pastured eggs, local raw honey, juices, gluten-free goods, organic potato chips, supplements and more. Delivery available. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

2001 W. Mayfield Rd., Arlington 682-549-9369 FarmToForkFoods.com

Keller Farmers Market

Georgia’s Farmers Market 916 E. 15th St., Plano 972-516-4765 Facebook.com/GeorgiasFarmers MarketPlano

Grand Prairie Farmers Market Located in Market Square, the market offers locally grown produce, tamales, salsas, pasta, sweets, eggs, honey, soap, candles and more. Open late March through mid-December every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

120 W. Main St., Grand Prairie 972-237-4599 gptx.org/FarmersMarket

Grapevine Farmers Market This market in the heart of downtown Grapevine sells pickles, gluten free pastries, goat milk, bath and body products, organic cotton, honey, olive oils and vinegars, tamales, beef jerky, nuts, cheeses, free-range chicken and other natural meats. They’re open April through October, Thursday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

325 S. Main St., Grapevine 817-793-8634 FarmersMarketOfGrapevine.com

Every Saturday from May to late October, the market has fresh produce, meats, salsas, live music, chef demonstrations, health presentations, pet products, crafts and more. All vendors sell Texas made products and original art pieces. From May to October, hours of operation are Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

1100 Bear Creek Pkwy., Keller 682-593-3507 KellerFarmersMarket.com

McKinney’s Farmers Market Previously ranked the number one farmers market in Texas, they have local fed beef and free-range chicken, pasta, baked goods, sauce, wine, flowers, old-fashioned candy, ice cream, art, live music and face painting every Saturday at Chestnut Square from 8 a.m. to noon and every Thursday at Adriatica from 3 p.m.

Chestnut SquareCorner of Anthony and McDonald, McKinney AdriaticaCorner of Virginia Pkwy and Adriatica, McKinney 972-562-8790 ChestnutSquare.org/Farmers Market

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North Richland Hills Farmers Market

Rosemeade Market and Greenhouse

For more than 10 years, this market has been carrying local products that support Texas farmers. Items for sale include produce, canned goods, candy, nuts, pottery and plants. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

This market and greenhouse is stocked with variety of plants, seasonal fruits, local meals, dairy, vegetable and natural and organic foods. Their plant farm now consists of nearly 130 greenhouses and covers nearly 30 acres, growing high-quality bedding plants right inside the Dallas city limit. The market is open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

7700 David Blvd., N. Richland Hills 817-428-7075 NRHFarmersMarket.com

Paul Quinn Market The Paul Quinn Market brings fresh food and fun to a federally recognized food desert. Stop by the market and take a tour of the football-field-turnedfarm that provides fresh, healthy, affordable food options to under-resourced communities. Thursdays from March to December, 3 to 7 p.m.

3837 Simpson Stuart Rd., Dallas 972-379-7097 GoodLocalMarket.org

Ridgmar Farmers Market This is a year-round indoor market that carries fruits, vegetables, jams, peanuts, flowers and plants. Hours of operation are Friday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays through Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. year-round.

900 State Hwy. 183 N., across from Ridgmar Mall, Fort Worth 817-246-7525 FarmersMarketOnline.com/fm/ RidgmarFarmersMarket.html

Rockwall Farmers Market Since 2008, this market has provided fresh produce and specialty foods such as grass-fed meats, fresh baked artisans breads, farm eggs, seafood, honey, jams, pasta, tamales and more to the community. Local talent plays live music every week. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to noon from May until September.

3646 E. Rosemeade Pkwy., Dallas 972-306-2899 RosemeadeMarket.com

Rufe Snow Farmers Market This small independent market handpicks their produce based on color, taste and nutritional value. The fruits and veggies comes in daily, and several of the market’s gluten-free partners are non-GMO verified. You will also find unique Texas handmade items. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

6871 Rufe Snow Dr., Fort Worth 817-281-4313 RufeSnowMarket.com

Saint Michael’s Farmers Market The market is from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, rain or shine, through September. Farmers and growers practice natural, sustainable and organic techniques, and all products come from a 150-mile radius of Dallas County. Special items include baked goods, cheeses, tamales, meats and pastas.

All Angel’s Episcopal Church 8011 Douglas Ave, Dallas FarmersMarket@SaintMichael.org SaintMichaelsMarket.com

101 Rusk St., Rockwall 214-796-5148 RockwallFarmersMarket.org

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The Market Place DFW The Mesquite location is opened every second and fourth Saturday from April through October, and the Garland location is opened every third Saturday from April through October. The market supports local growers, artists, craftsmen and merchants. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mesquite120 W. Main St., Mesquite Garland108 N. 6th St., Garland 469-275-9616 TheMarketPlaceDFW.com

Tyler Street Market Enjoy the best of local farmers, food artisans and arts and crafts; and a special holiday market in December. Saturdays March-December, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

909 W. 9th St., Dallas 972-379-7097 GoodLocalMarket.org

Waxahachie Farmers Market From April to October, the market has locally grown produce, plants, spices, eggs, jams and jellies, jewelry, pottery, clothing and other foods and décor items. The market is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

410 S. Rogers St., Waxahachie 469-309-4000 Waxahachie.com/Departments/ DowntownDevelopment/ DowntownFarmersMarket

White Rock Market This is the spot for local produce, artisan foods and crafts, and community. It is close to the Arboretum, Little Forest Hills and Casa Linda. Saturdays MarchDecember from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

9150 Garland Rd., Dallas 972-379-7097 GoodLocalMarket.org

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Farms and Community Supported Agriculture programs (CSA) Asteri Acres

Buck Creek

This is a certified naturally-grown suburban micro-farm that grows flowers, herbs, specialty vegetables, fruits and free-range chicken eggs. Earthworms and seeds are also available for purchase. The farm is committed to nurturing their soil and practicing permaculture principles. Asteri Acres can sometimes be found at Dallas Farmers Market, or customers can contact them for CSA or pickup details.

This third-generation family farm uses an artisan approach while using sustainable farming and ranching practices. While raising their free-range and grass-fed beef they use no grain, hormones, antibiotics or pesticides.

They offer their meat via Internet, phone and email, as well at the Little Elm Farmers Market and McKinney Farmers Market.

Garland Asteriagency11@gmail.com Facebook.com/AsteriAcres/

CR 233, Paducah 806-683-2590 BuckCreek.com

Cold Springs Farm and CSA

Barking Cat Farm

This farm provides quality heirloom, rare and commercially extinct fruits and veggies using organic and sustainable production practices. Free-range eggs and honey are also available.

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Bonton Farms This urban farm was created to supply local and organic produce to restore health, provide employment and ignite hope in South Dallas. The garden carries a range of produce including tomatoes and collards. Raw and natural honey, free range chicken eggs and more can also be found on the farm.

Products are offered at farmers markets and at the farm itself. The website has details on selling locations.

1504 Cold Springs Rd., Weatherford NaturallyGrownGoodStuff@ coldspringsfarmcsa.com ColdSpringsFarmCSA.com

6905 Bexar St., Dallas 972-379-8979 BontonFarms.com

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Comeback Creek Farm Family-owned and operated, Comeback Creek Farm is located 100 miles east of Dallas. They raise from seed all the plants they grow, many of which are specialty heirloom or hybrid varieties. They supply a handful of select restaurants in the Dallas area with their high-quality, organicallygrown vegetables, and sell to the public through their CSA. Learn more via email or their website.

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Deep Roots CSA This CSA provides customers with produce from Chandler Family Farm, Gopher Knoll Farm, and Highway 19 Produce and Berries, all of which use organic methods free from pesticides and genetically modified seeds.

Choose from one of the many pickup locations on their website.

903-910-5663 Deeprootsfarmers@gmail.com DeepRootsCSA.net

Eden’s Garden CSA Farm This farm has provided non-GMO and non-certified/traditional organic produce that is grown without synthetic pesticides/herbicides or fertilizers to the community for more than 10 years. The farm is currently accepting applications for their CSA. One hundred percent percent of yearly membership fees go directly to support the farm. Members have an opportunity to visit and pick produce. Work share opportunities are available. Visits are by appointment only.

214-348-3336 EdensOrganicGardenCenter.com

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Elizabeth Anna Farm & Garden Market This city farm provides flowers, Texas native plants, herbs, fruit and veggie plants, organic and heirloom seeds, organic fertilizers, green cleaning products, specialty food items and more. Consumers also have the opportunity to join their CSA or choose from a range of classes related to farming.

They offer shares of their (and their partners’) harvests to the public. Hours of operation are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CSA pickup is on Fridays after noon and Saturdays all day.

2825 8th Ave., Fort Worth 817-922-0930 ElizabethAnna.net

Farmhouse Delivery Farmhouse Delivery serves Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston with the highest-quality, sustainably-produced food from local Texas farmers and ranchers. Products include fruits, veggies, dairy, eggs, baked goods, prepared food, pantry staples and more.

Join the Farmhouse Delivery Super Club today.

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Found Penny Farm Found Penny Farm specializes in 100 percent organic homemade bread. They bake their whole wheat and sprouted grain loaves with fresh, home ground wheat for the freshest, most wholesome ingredients. Available at a variety of farmers markets around town or at their location. To learn more, visit the website.

CR 4710, Commerce FoundPennyFarm.com

Frankie’s Fresh Foods This husband and wife duo grow produce and make their own pickles.

Produce is harvested once ripe to ensure freshness. The pickles are made using cucumbers and peppers directly from their farm. The pickles are available in three varieties: Gourmet Dill, Fiery Dill and Bread and Butter.

Clearfork Farmers Market, 4801 Edwards Ranch Road, Fort Worth LocalHarvest.org/Frankies-FreshFoods-M60034

Good Earth Organic Farm Since 1984, this family farm has served consumers throughout Dallas and North Texas. The farm provides organic produce, grass-fed pasture-raised lamb, grass-fed beef, organic pecans and more. All plants, pastures and livestock are not treated with pesticides, herbicides or other toxic chemicals. Farm visits are available by appointment via call or text only.

8571 FM 272, Celeste 903-496-2070 GoodEarthOrganicFarm.com

Green Acres Family Farm This small farm grows and raises their food for personal consumption, but they often have an overflow of products.

They raise their animals on pasture with non-medicated, non-GMO and nonsoy feed. They do not use any chemical herbicides or pesticides. Items available include eggs, chickens, lamb, beef, herbs, compost, vanilla extract, soap, flowers, and bread and cakes from partner Found Penny Farm. They are open every Saturday, but visitors must make an appointment by phone or email.

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Jacob’s Reward Farm 4308 Church Ln., Parker 214-284-9218 JacobsReward.com

Nash Farm Purchased by Thomas Jefferson Nash in 1859, this historic landmark brings history to life through exhibits,

interpretive programs and touchable displays. The farm grounds are open for self-guided tours during regular business hours. Admission is free.

626 Ball St., Grapevine 817-410-3185 Grapevinetexasusa.com/nash-farm

Paca D’Lites Alpaca Ranch 972-442-0110 Alpacas@pacadlites.com PacaDLites.com

Squeezepenny Sustainable Farm Small family farm in rural Collin County that has been serving the local community with organic produce for more than 30 years. Call or check Facebook for more information about joining their CSA. 3723 CR 412, McKinney 972-838-3869 Facebook.com/SqueezepennySustainable-Farm-140866852082

Village Farms Village Farms features greenhouse grown produce, yielding the best variety of fruits and vegetables. The produce is Texas-grown and GMO-free; and the cutting-edge, environmentally friendly and highly sustainable greenhouse farming enables them to grow more food naturally, 365 days a year.

Call or visit the website to learn more.

877-777-7718 VillageFarms.com

Walnut Creek Farm This farm features all-natural produce, beef and chicken from the Dallas/ Fort Worth area, for the Dallas/Fort worth area. They are now accepting CSA members. To eat local, ultra-fresh and foods that are high in nutritional value, call or visit the website today.

You can also visit Walnut Creek Farm Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Garden Centers Brumley Gardens

Earth Kind Services

For nearly 30 years, Brumley Gardens has provided clients in the Lake Highlands area with a range of plants including annuals, perennials, trees shrubs, vegetables, herbs, bulbs, house plants and more. The garden also has an extensive variety of organic products. Spring and summer hours are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This lawn top dressing company provides organic and pet-friendly seeding, mulch and compost products.

Delivery service is available. Lawn leveling and sodding is also available.

The company is a member of Keep Denton Beautiful. Clients may call to schedule a free estimate.

10540 Church Rd., Dallas 214-343-4900 BrumleyGardens.com

469-744-0281 EarthKindServices.com

The Greenery

This nursery has provided a wide variety of gardening products to the Dallas Metroplex and East Texas community since 1969. Items for purchase include flowers, trees, shrubs and vegetables directly from growers. Organic soil building products and insecticides are also available. Spring and summer hours are Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This company has been serving the community since 1987. The garden has more than eight acres of pottery, iron yard art, Native Texas plants, trees and rock pallets. The staff have more than 100 years of combined experience, and include certified nursery professionals, three plant science graduates and a licensed irrigator. A range of organic plants and compost products are available. Summer hours are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Calloway’s Nursery

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This garden center is a recipient of Best Garden Center by D magazine.

The managers are master certified nursery professionals by the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association.

Products include roses, shrubs, vines, trees, ground cover, fertilizers, soil amendments and a variety of colorful garden plants and flowers. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Since 1969, this nursery has been providing fresh crops from the country. The garden center houses a range of annuals, perennials, fruit trees, ornamental grasses, succulents, cacti, mulch, organic potting soil and organic fertilizers. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Happy Gardens Organic Landscaping This full-service Fort Worth company provides organic landscaping, designing, building and maintenance. Memberships include Texas Nursery and Landscape Association and Association of Professional Landscape Designers.

The landscape professionals can be contacted via phone or email.

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Living Earth This company provides organic mulch, sand, gravel, rock, stone, soil and more.

For more than 20 years, the business has also reused and recycled tree limbs, brush, leaves and grass clippings. Green roof services are also available.

972-869-4332 LivingEarth.net

Maestro-Gro This company has been providing organic fertilizers and natural products since 1987. The products are found in more than 75 lawn and garden/nursery retailers throughout the area. All ingredients are safe, natural and nontoxic. The company can be contacted via phone.

613 Colorado St., Justin 940-648-5400 Maestro-Gro.com

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Rohde’s Organic Plant Nursery

This nursery provides organic gardening supplies, plants, landscaping, pet supplies and more. The company has been a part of the Fort Worth gardening community since 1914. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 8 am to 6 pm and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm.

This nursery specializes in all-organic native plants, fertilizers, pest control, bird feed, pet foods, and lawn and tree care. Organic maintenance, landscaping design and installation services and a range of Texas Native plants are available. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Nicholson-Hardie Nursery & Garden Center This nursery has been offering locals the best plants, products and garden gifts since 1899, with their signature expert service. Gardening materials include perennials, annuals, shrubs/trees, water features, vegetable/herbs and environmentally safe gardening remedies.

5060 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas 214-357-4674 Nicholson-Hardie.com

North Haven Gardens Since 1951, this garden center has provided Texas Natives, edibles, pottery, succulents, gifts, perennials, roses, and more. A range of garden education classes and workshops are available for beginners and advanced gardeners alike. Yoga classes are also available. The center recently opened a cafe with farmfresh food, as well. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

7700 Northaven Rd., Dallas 214-363-5316 NHG.com

Redenta’s This company has been providing organic gardening and landscape design since 1992. Items for sale include plants, perennials, herbs, roses, annuals, shrubs, trees, native plants, 100 percent organic soil amendments and more.

1651 Wall St., Garland 972-864-1934 BeOrganic.com

Ron’s Organic Dynamics All plants, trees and shrubs at this garden center are organically-grown and tended to. Wind chimes, gifts and candles are also available. The company owner is a Texas certified landscape professional, certified arborist, master certified nursery professional, licensed irrigator, licensed pesticide applicator and member of Texas Nursery and Landscape Association. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

1820 S. Beltline Rd., Mesquite 972-329-4769 OrganicDynamics.com

Ruibals Plants of Texas Ruibals plant farm comprises nearly 130 greenhouses and covers almost 30 acres, growing the highest-quality bedding plants inside the Dallas city limit. Products and services include locally grown bedding plants, perennials, pottery, statuary, planting services, deliveries and even produce. Visit one of their four Dallas locations.

Schmitz Garden Center 1616 Arrowhead Dr., Flower Mound 972-539-5350 SchmitzGardenCenter.com

Shades of Green 7401 Coit Rd., Frisco 972-890-9820 ShadesOfGreenInc.com

Walton’s Garden Center This garden center has been serving the community since 1986. Products include organic fertilizers, organic plant food, organic soils, organic mulch and organic insect, disease and animal control. Popular services include arbor construction, outdoor living, outdoor kitchens, planting, and irrigation. Hours of operation include Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dallas Arboretum, 8652 Garland Rd., Dallas 214-321-2387 WaltonsGarden.com

Weston Gardens For more than 30 years, this garden center has provided a range of plants and design services. Products include Texas natives, antique roses, perennials, shrubs, trees, wines, ornamental grasses and more. Spring to Fall hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

8101 Anglin Dr., Fort Worth 817-572-0549 WestonGardens.com

Farmers Market601 S. Pearl Expwy., Dallas Lemmon Ave.6670 Lemmon Ave., Dallas Lakewood7219 E. Grand, Dallas Rosemeade Market3646 Rosemeade Pkwy., Dallas Ruibals.com

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Maria Rodale Helps Organic Farmers Succeed

by Randy Kambic

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uthor, gardener and corporate executive Maria Rodale continues to add luster to an unparalleled family commitment to organic food, sustainability and healthy living covering three-quarters of a century.

As CEO and chairman of Rodale Inc., she oversees the publishing of books (An Inconvenient Truth; The South Beach Diet; Eat This, Not That!), magazines (Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Prevention and Organic Gardening) and naturally healthy living websites.

Her grandfather, J. I. Rodale, pioneered the American organic movement in 1942 by launching Organic Farming and Gardening magazine. In 1947, he founded the Soil and Health

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Association, which later became the Rodale Institute, a nonprofit educational and advocacy organization, of which Maria is a board member. The influence of her 2011 book Organic Manifesto: How Organic Farming Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe remains strong.

What is the status of the organic farming industry?

As a whole, it has seen great growth, in large part due to increasing demand resulting from consumer awareness. In 2015, organic was a $43 billion industry in the U.S., with Millennial householders leading the way. Still, only 5

percent of all food consumed in the U.S. is organic [produce 13 percent], while less than 1 percent of our farmland is certified organic, which spurs imports. So the opportunity to help encourage new organic farmers and transition conventional farmers is significant. The Rodale Institute invests as much time on education and outreach as on research to help organic farmers be profitable.

How else does the Institute help the industry?

We conduct cutting-edge research in organic agriculture to study and test natural strategies to combat pests, diseases and weeds. Growing organic isn’t solely about what you don’t do, such as using pesticides and genetically modified seeds. It also proactively focuses on benefiting soil health by using compost, cover crops, crop rotations and reduced tillage. As we refine these “regenerative agriculture” methods, we share them with farmers so they can increase their productivity and success.

We are expanding our research in nutrient density. The Institute works to understand the difference in nutrient levels, such as proteins, vitamins and minerals, in organic and conven-

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tional foods and how farmers can grow nutrient-packed food.

What new programs or initiatives are particularly exciting?

Launched in 1981, our Farming Systems Trial is the longest-running North American research project comparing organic versus conventional grains such as corn and soybeans; it has allowed us to compare yields, water and energy use, soil organic matter, nutrient density, profitability and other factors. In 2016, we introduced our Vegetable Systems Trial, a side-by-side comparison for organic versus conventional produce. We expect organic management practices that improve soil health can enhance nutrient density in vegetables and so benefit farmers’ lives and eating habits worldwide.

In 2016, we launched the Organic Farmers Association (OrganicFarmers Association.org), creating a valuable information exchange and unified voice for domestic certified organic producers. This national membership organization focuses on policy issues, including the Farm Bill, subsidy programs, animal welfare standards and contamination from conventional farm fields.

Can the public provide input to the 2018 Farm Bill?

President Trump’s proposed “skinny” budget seeks to gut many federal programs, including those designed to protect the environment, so we need to urge elected representatives to stand up for organic farmers as the new bill develops.

Historically, heavily funded commodity crop interests fight against assistance

programs that encourage low-income people to buy healthy foods.

Organic agriculture made strides in the 2014 Farm Bill, which provided increased support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program, crop insurance, organic research and organic certification cost-sharing programs. To help meet surging demand for organics, it’s important to support initiatives like the Conservation Reserve and Transition Initiatives programs that provide resources for farmers to move from synthetic chemical farming to organic methods.

Besides healthier food, what other benefits of organic farming have convinced late adopters to convert?

Healthy soil, full of billions of beneficial microorganisms, is a major byproduct of regenerative organic farming. Organic farming creates diverse, healthy ecosystems that protect wildlife.

However, any agricultural model that’s fixated on yields at the expense of soil health will incur a steep price as those farms won’t remain productive for future generations.

Regenerative organic farming facilitates storage of carbon in the ground, making it integral to addressing the climate crisis. Organic Manifesto makes the case plain; to optimize your own and the planet’s health—buy, grow and eat organic food.

Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Eating Vegan on the Road Clever Ways to Eat Healthy Anywhere

by Judith Fertig

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raveling can be tricky for those trying to eat a plant-based diet, especially on long stretches of highway. More than 33 percent of Americans, or 100 million-plus people, are eating vegan/vegetarian meals more often, even if they do not adhere to a strict plant-based lifestyle, concluded a 2011 Harris Interactive study commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group. Here is what the discerning traveler can do when hunger strikes.

Start by looking for vegan pit stops before you go. Identify a plantfriendly restaurant group, such as Dr. Andrew Weil’s True Food Kitchen (now in 12 states), and then Google for their locations. Smartphone apps such as Finding Vegan and Happy Cow help point the way to vegan-friendly restaurants around the world.

This month, Natural Awakenings asked three savvy travelers how they manage plant-based eating wherever

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they go.

For Dustin Harder, eating well on the road is a matter of research and preparation. He is the New York City-based chef/host of the online program The Vegan Roadie, with 100 U.S. restaurant visits and counting and now seeking crowdfunding for its third season, set in Italy. Harder has learned to investigate his dining options ahead of time, and always packs a travel-size, high-speed blender, lots of trail mix and his favorite condiments of sriracha (bottled hot sauce) and nutritional yeast.

“You can locate great vegan restaurants in surprising places if you search online before you travel,” he says, listing Viva Vegeria and La Botanica, in San Antonio, Texas, and The Red Fern, in Rochester, New York, among his finds. Where vegan restaurants are scarce, he turns to plant-based options at Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread. His

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DIY hotel-room cuisine favorites are a Hotel Smoothie, Banushi (banana sushi) and Pizzadilla, a cross between a pizza and a quesadilla, “cooked” in aluminum foil using a hotel iron and ironing board.

Matt Frazier, a runner and coauthor of the No Meat Athlete Cookbook, recently went on the road for a self-funded book tour. Not only had he left his high-powered blender back home with his family in Asheville, North Carolina, he was on a tight budget. “The trick that has helped me not just survive, but thrive on the road is eating fresher, more whole and more raw,” he says. He recommends filling up on kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, nuts and seeds, berries, beans, onions and mushrooms.

Lindsay S. Nixon, author of The Happy Herbivore Guide to PlantBased Living and related cookbooks, has traveled from her home in Los Angeles across the country and around the world, finding plant-based foods wherever she goes. “Almost every city has a Thai or Italian restaurant where you should be able to find something on the menu or adapt a dish to stick with plants,” she says. “You might have to get a little creative. I once asked for salsa and a plain, baked potato; not a bad combo, as it turns out.”

Wherever we find ourselves, we can still find healthy ways to eat.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS. Connect at JudithFertig.com.

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such as baby spinach or kale 1 banana, peeled, or another favorite soft, peeled fruit Put the water, greens and banana in a high-speed, travel-sized blender and blend until smooth.

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Yields: 1 serving 1 large tortilla of choice (whole wheat or GMO-free corn) ½ cup Daiya vegan mozzarella shreds 2 Tbsp onion, chopped 2 Tbsp green pepper, chopped ¼ cup pizza sauce or marinara, store-bought Shredded fresh basil for garnish (optional) Field Roast Grain Meat Italian Sausage (optional) Large piece of aluminum foil Iron and ironing board Preheat hotel or travel iron; the linen setting works well.

While the iron is preheating, place tortilla on a square of aluminum foil large enough to enclose the tortilla.

Sprinkle half the cheese on one half of the tortilla, top with peppers and onions, spoon over the marinara and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Fold the other half over the toppings, and then fold the foil over the entire Pizzadilla, completely closing the edges of the foil.

Place the foil packet on the ironing board and the iron on the foil packet.

Iron it out to flatten slightly and then leave iron on the foil packet for 2 minutes, flip and repeat. Open foil, cut the Pizzadilla in half and it’s ready to eat.

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Vitamin A: liver, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, dark leafy greens, eggs

Dogs Need Detoxing Too

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Ways to Detox Your Dog

by Patricia Jordan

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ou know that mercury is bad for people. John Moore, a prominent 20th-century mercury and dental health researcher, regarded mercury as a ubiquitous contaminant of everything from plastics to concrete and medicine.

But what about your dog? Pets also routinely encounter mercury and other toxic metals like aluminum and lead.

For humans, eating whole, organic and even biodynamic food has become imperative to avoid heavy metals.

That’s also true for canines. A species-appropriate raw diet including veggies is often recommended. And any raw meaty bones should be the joints and not the long bones unless purchased from a company that tests for heavy metals.

Here are some preventive and remedial steps.

Provide clean, filtered water.

Mountain spring water is ideal.

Boost nutrients. Nutrient deficiencies

that can arise in conjunction with mercury poisoning include antioxidant vitamins A, C, E and vitamin D, plus the complex of B vitamins, zinc, magnesium and selenium.

These also help treat potential post-vaccination immunity issues.

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Vitamin E: grains, seeds and their oils, wheat germ oil Vitamin D: liver, eggs, oily fish like sardines, mackerel, salmon B vitamins: liver, venison (or moringa leaf powder supplement, one-half teaspoon per 25 pounds) Zinc: red meat, poultry Magnesium: dark leafy greens, seeds, fish Selenium: oily fish, grass-fed beef and beef liver, free-range chicken, egg Turmeric: a powerful supplement to help treat and prevent gene damage caused by heavy metals and glyphosate (one-eighth to one-quarter teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight per day, combined with a healthy fat like coconut oil and some freshly ground black pepper for better absorption).

Heal leaky gut first. Like humans, pets with

leaky gut will have food allergies. Remove causes like vaccines and processed foods; support the liver; rebalance with prebiotics, probiotics and digestive enzymes; replenish with a healthy whole foods diet, along with aloe, slippery elm and marshmallow root; and restore with homeopathic remedies. Follow up with fermented veggies as part of the diet. Consult a naturopathic veterinarian for treatment.

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Prevent and treat candida. Avoid aggravating can-

dida as it can release 60-plus toxic substances, including ethanols and the heavy metals it eats. Eliminate all carbs, sugar and grains from the dog’s diet.

Greens, minerals and herbs. The use of juvenile

grasses is detoxifying and provides necessary magnesium during a detox. Sea vegetables can supply calcium, iodine and trace minerals. Herbs like curcumin, ginger and cayenne are potent antioxidants; ginger and turmeric help with DNA repair. Nutrients from green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli can enter cells and reduce inflammation; broccoli sprouts also apply, with the most effective delivery method via a concentrated powder.

Blend or lightly steam veggies to enhance digestion, then add one tablespoon for smaller dogs, or three to four for larger dogs.

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vitamins. Whole foods may be properly supplemented with gentle chelators like open cell wall chlorella and super foods like spirulina.

Probiotics plus. Probiotics help restore healthy gut bacteria, repair genes, synthesize nutrients and help remove mercury from the body. Cultivating a gut garden of beneficial bugs boosts health. Add a teaspoon or two of kefir or fermented veggies to the dinner of small dogs, up to a tablespoon or two for larger animals. A high-quality refrigerated probiotic supplement is an option; if it’s made for animals, follow the package directions; for human products, assume the dose is for a 150-pound person and adjust for the dog’s weight.

Amino acids, the primary building blocks of proteins, are integral to detoxification; feeding a dog a variety of meats, along with fish and eggs, will provide these. Digestive enzymes also support health; a supplement should include many kinds. Cellulase, a plant enzyme that helps digest plant material, also extracts mercury, which destroys naturally occurring enzymes.

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Plan meals with prebiotics. Prebiotics occur naturally in common high-fiber foods including cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and spinach.

Carrots, beets and spirulina also benefit the gut. Establishing a healthy gut restores the body’s natural detoxification function, plus its ability to assimilate critical nutrients. Add a teaspoon or two for small dogs; one to three tablespoons for larger dogs.

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foods and chemical synthetic vitamins. Go for raw and whole foods, add fermented foods and supplement intelligently with whole food-based supplements. Organic sources, grass-fed animals and even biodynamic food sources are ideal.

Organ meats. A dog should have organ meats from clean animals at least once a week or as 10 percent of its diet.

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e aware that glyphosate in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is prevalent in nonorganic foods, widely used as a weed killer and to dry crops before harvesting. This hidden poison, in the presence of ingested mercury, makes both the glyphosate and mercury 1,000 times more toxic.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology researcher Dr. Stephani Seneff, author of the article “The Destructive Effects of Heavy Metals and Glyphosate,” reports that glyphosate is a major driver of disease. The toxin stays in a pet’s bones, as well as the bones of the food-producing animals eating genetically modified (GMO) grains that dogs chew on.

4 Avoid the chemicals and toxins commonly found in many lawn care supplies, household cleaners and body care products. Grow food or patronize a best practices local farmer.

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This is especially helpful if we are constantly locked in by assumptions about people or things. Think how politicians might benefit by being open to the possibility of discovery or surprise during delicate negotiations. The same principle can hold true with family and friends.

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e live in polarized times.

The current polarization of the American electorate and federal government is rooted in “the polarized mind”, a fixation by individuals on one point of view that excludes differing views and provokes intolerance.

Complex issues become black and white, and those with differing views or lifestyles are demonized. Beyond politics, this is seen in gun violence and terrorism, corporate abuses of health and safety, and religious and ethnic strife—affecting major aspects of our daily lives.

An antidote to polarization is awe—the wonder of being alive; living life with hope, respect, humility, wonder and a deep reverence for the adventure of living.

Psychology experiments at Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley, have shown those that practice awe are better able to see outside their own experiences and appreciate other points of view, which can transcend the tunnel vision and pettiness of a polarized atmosphere.

Here are some basic steps toward cultivating a sense of awe:

thing disagreeable, slowing down and affirming the preciousness of the moment can sometimes render alternative perspectives.

n Step outside the box of personal judgments and consider the bigger picture of life. Replace the prison of self-criticism often stemming from comparing ourselves with idealized media images with appreciation of the many facets of who we are and what we can become.

Psychologist Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D., is past editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology, president-elect of the Existential-Humanistic Institute and adjunct faculty at Saybrook and Columbia universities, in New York City. His books include Awakening to Awe, The Polarized Mind and The Spirituality of Awe: Challenges to the Robotic Revolution.

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Yet, despite its essential importance, money is often a forbidden topic among family members.

Money Talk Taboo “We are not taught how to have a relationship with money on a psychological or spiritual level; it isn’t part of our culture,” explains Bari Tessler, a Boulder, Colorado, financial therapist and author of The Art of Money. “The majority of our parents and grandparents didn’t receive a financial education, so they don’t understand emotions that relate to money or how to talk about it.”

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help them “claim their worth in the world and bring their skills and values into the marketplace,” she says. Money is a frequent source of tension among couples, but Tessler notes it wasn’t even talked about in her graduate-level psychology training. “Money is emotional territory for people. You can’t just go to a financial planner, plot a budget and be on your merry way,” she observes.

Shifting Our Perceptions To change our relationship with money, Tessler says we need to understand our “money stories” that include the ways in which our personal experiences, together with subconsciously inherited familial and cultural attitudes, shape how we think about money.

“The first step to changing our money habits is being willing to deal with

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the tough issues,” says Mayuri Onerheim, author of Money Spirituality Consciousness, a retired accountant and spiritual teacher of the Diamond Approach of selfrealization, in Larkspur, California. “There is no change without some discomfort.

It’s part of the spiritual journey.”

Self-care, forgiveness and acceptance are important throughout this process, advises Tessler, because many people bring feelings of guilt and shame to their relationship with money. She recommends doing a “body check-in” to become aware of our physical reaction to related issues, whether it’s going on a reckless spending spree or bracing to ask for a raise. This stage paves the way for the practical work of learning to manage our money in alignment with our values, goals and dreams. It begins with developing practices to track, review and reflect upon spending and earning patterns.

Tactical Tools Tessler recommends utilizing one of many free financial tracking tools like Mint.com, ynab.com or MoneyMinder Online.com. She also suggests we rename their preloaded budget categories to reflect our personal relationships to the areas of spending (e.g., “sanctuary” rather than mortgage; “my dream vacation” for savings targeted for time off; or “life happens” for late fees).

For an enlightened view of cash flows, Onerheim suggests translating what was spent on something into the hours it took to earn the money. “This perspective can transform how we allocate resources and what we’re willing to spend money on,” she says.

Vicki Robin, co-author of the bestseller Your Money or Your Life, espouses a similar approach: thinking of money in terms of hours of life energy. “Continually asking yourself whether you actually got fulfillment in proportion to life energy spent in each subcategory awakens the natural sense of knowing

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Tessler and Onerheim both encourage rethinking the idea that all earning is good and all spending is bad: “It’s about balancing needs and wants, and we need joy in life. It’s not about saving every penny and not enjoying yourself,” says Onerheim.

A Rewarding Journey Becoming financially conscious ultimately helps us fulfill our responsibility to be a good steward of the planet’s resources, according to Onerheim.

“Money is a representation of myself in the world, so I want to take responsibility for where my money goes.”

“Financial integrity is achieved by learning the true impact of your earning and spending, both on your immediate family and on the planet,” agrees Robin. “It is knowing what is enough money and material goods to keep you at the peak of fulfillment—and what is just excess and clutter.”

All call for celebrating progress on the journey to financial well-being and know-how. “Take baby steps and reward yourself along the way,” counsels Tessler. “This is a lifelong journey.”

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SATURDAY, JULY 1

Fourth of July Activities at Dallas Arboretum – 9am-5pm. Pack a picnic, bring the family and celebrate Independence Day. Various blues bands will perform throughout the weekend to provide a cool, relaxing backdrop. $15/general public, free/retired and active duty members, veterans of the U.S. military and first responders with a valid photo I.D. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6525. DallasArboretum.org.

Animal Exploration – 11-11:45am. Discover the habits and adaptations of a native animal during a live animal observation with a River Legacy Naturalist. Free. River Legacy Living Science Center.

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Expo Park Art and Wine Walk – 12-6pm. The walk offers new specials of all kinds every hour. Free but $25 VIP pass available. Exposition Park Neighborhood, Between Deep Ellum and Fair Park, Los Angeles. ExpositionParkDallas.org/Exposition-park.html.

SUNDAY, JULY 2

Vegetarian Cooking – 10:30am-12:30pm. Come learn some simple and easy vegetarian recipes. Free.

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

SATURDAY, JULY 8

Dallas Zero Waste: Household Hazardous Waste – 8-11am. There are some items in your home (e.g. cleaners, batteries, paint) that are hazardous and should never be placed in your roll cart. You can drop off these four types of HHW at the BOPA events. 5910 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas. Facebook. com/DallasZeroWaste/.

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

Love of the Lake office, corner of Garland Rd and Buckner Blvd. 214-455-2115.

How Do I Garden with Drought-Tolerant Plants?

– 10-11am. Discover the diversity of landscape plants that are highly drought resistant. $10-15. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas. 214-428-7476. TexasDiscoveryGardens.org.

Full Moon Hike – 8:30-10:30pm. Join a ranger to explore the park under the light of a full moon. If you would like to bring a flashlight, blacklight or red-tinted flashlights are preferred. Binoculars are recommended for moon-viewing. Meet at the amphitheater. Dinosaur Valley State Park. 254-897-4588.

Orchids 101 – 2-2:30pm. Members of the North Texas Orchid Society will be available to lend their expertise to your orchid growing questions. Free.

North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas.

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Find Your Spiritual Response to Today’s Times – 5-6pm. Explore how to bring your spiritual presence and principles to the collective in the same way you do to your individual life. CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. CSLDallas.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 6

SUNDAY, JULY 9

First Thursday Late Night – 5-9pm. This isn’t summer school, this is the Summer of Science where you can conduct elemental and spontaneous chemistry experiments. Free with admission. 2201 N Field St, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

Meditation for families with Children aged 5-10 – 10:30-11:30am. A class for helping families explore values of peace, love, respect, and happiness so that children may grow up with self-respect and respect for others. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. BKDallas.net.

FRIDAY, JULY 7

MONDAY, JULY 10

2017 North Texas Recycling Leadership Awards: Nomination Deadline – 5pm. State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) North Texas is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 2017 STAR North Texas Recycling Leadership Awards. Email applications to STARNTXAwards@gmail.com.

Bit.ly/2rYZtVY. Gong Meditation Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Kenny Kolter approaches a gong meditation with a subtle rhythmic quality, teasing out the shimmering nuances that reside within the instrument. The result is that these sonic, mystical characteristics provide a vehicle for quieting the mind and body. $20.

Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas.

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National Pesticide Stewardship Webinar Discussion – 12-2pm. Many household and agricultural pesticides contain hazardous and toxic materials that harm our environment. In this two-hour webinar discussion, government and industry speakers from the U.S. and Canada will propel forward the national movement to improve pesticide stewardship. Free.

Register online. Bit.ly/2t2VNlD. Restoration Efforts at the Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve – 6:30-8pm. Bob Mione of Connemara Conservancy will deal with the detailed history of restoration attempts at the 72 acre nature preserve.

Amon G Carter YMCA, 512 Lamar St, Ft Worth.

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TUESDAY, JULY 11

Backyard Composting – 9-11am. The class includes demonstrations of proper pile building, and a worm compost bin. Attendees will receive a free book. Free. River Legacy Living Science Center.

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Citizen Science and iNaturalist Presentation – Learn about Citizen Science and iNaturalist, an online network with an associated app where participants document all of the living organisms around them, share that data with the naturalist community. Free. Brookhaven College, building H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. 972-699-1687.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

What do the Birds Eat – 10:30am-12pm. What foods can you place in your yard to feed birds?

Learn how different types of foods attract different birds, as well as the importance of water and cover habitat. Free. The Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. 972-304-3581.

THURSDAY, JULY 13

Summer Documentary Series: A Place at the Table – 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy some popcorn and get inspired by an award-winning documentary. Free.

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

savethedate THURSDAY, JULY 13 7-8:30pm Mindful Parent Being a parent is a 24/7 job that taxes our mental and emotional capacities, even on a good day. We are quick to make time for the needs of our children, but can fall short on making time for our own self-care is essential.

Come to this workshop to learn some adaptive brain-based strategies for managing your child’s emotions as well as carving out some time for reflection and mindfulness for yourself. Taught by Kristin Bemis. $35 for one or $60 per couple.

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

FRIDAY, JULY 14

Splish Splash Storytime – 11am-12pm. Meet at the pool for stories, songs, splashing, and fun. Free. The Core, 234 E Parkway Blvd. CoppellTX.gov/NewsMedia/Events/SplishSplashStorytime-4.

Family Game Night – 7-8pm. Join the campground community for some family-friendly games. Don’t forget your camp chair and a drink. S’mores will be provided. Meet at the amphitheater. Dinosaur Valley State Park. 254-897-4588.

SATURDAY, JULY 15

Trail Maintenance at Cedar Ridge Preserve – 8am. Come to the hilly terrain of Cedar Ridge Preserve to help maintain one of the better trail

networks in Dallas. The Sierra Club is responsible for the Possum Haw Trail. 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas. 469-223-7902.

Paws in the City Adoption Event – 10am-2pm.

Paws in the City conducts off-site adoption events for the City of Dallas Municipal Animal Shelter and our foster animals. Free. Whole Foods Market, 2118 Abrams, Dallas. PawsInTheCity.org/.

Genealogy for Beginners – 11am. Nancy Maxwell, the genealogy librarian from Grapevine Public Library, will teach an introduction to genealogy. Must be 18 or older. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell. 972-304-3658.

Arts and Nature – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn about nature through arts and crafts: make a snake, bluebonnet and a s’more. Meet at the amphitheater. Martin Creek Lake State Park. 903-836-4336

SUNDAY, JULY 16

Partner Yoga for Couples Workshop – 4:30-6pm.

Spend some time connecting with your favorite person by doing partner yoga. $50/couple. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. Dallas YogaCenter.com.

naturalist and author, discusses her latest book, The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America’s National Parks. $20-40. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

Summer Architecture Workshop – July 19—21.

9am-5pm. Students with a strong interest in architecture, art, and design are encouraged to sign up for the Destination Dallas Summer Architecture workshop. Includes supplies and lunch. Free. 2001 Flora St, Dallas. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Animal Architects – 10:30am-12pm. Why do animals build homes? What materials do they use?

Find the answer to these questions and many more through hands-on experiences and discussions. Free.

The Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. 972-304-3581.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Sahaja Yoga helps one experience a calm state and reap the benefits with these guided meditation sessions.

All ages are welcome to attend. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell.

972-304-3658.

savethedate MINDFULNESS FOR BEGINNERS FOUR WEEK TRAINING MONDAY, JULY 17 – AUGUST 7 10:30AM – 12PM – Every Monday With Chelsey Charbeneau TUESDAY, JULY 18 – AUGUST 8 7-8:30PM – Every Tuesday With Dorsey Standish Mindfulness might be called the great missing piece in living sanely and healthily in today’s high pressure world. It is a way of using one’s mind to bring great focus, ease, energy and freedom from emotional reactions in daily life. This class is designed for those wanted to develop their own mindfulness practice. Learn by doing in this highly supportive environment. $160 for 4-week training.

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

TUESDAY, JULY 18

Meaningful Moments: The Harp Lession – 1011:30am. Designed specifically for individuals with early stage dementia and their family members or caregivers, this program includes a gallery discussion and an art-making activity in the Art Studio.

Registration required. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. Access@DMA.org.

Advances in SIBO & Intestinal Permeability – 7-9pm. Learn to work with patients for whom the elimination diet has failed, patients who have increasingly difficult symptoms to manage, and those who cannot tolerate conventional approaches. $29-39.

Prestonwood Country Club, 15909 Preston Rd, Dallas. 972-930-0260. Candy@LivingWellDallas.com.

Terry Tempest Williams – 7:30pm. In her firstever Dallas appearance, Terry Tempest Williams,

Stargazing the Texas Night Sky – 9-10:30pm.

Observe stars, planets and constellation through the park telescopes. Learn about constellations and basic astronomy. This is a come and go event. Lone Star Amphitheater, Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells.

SUNDAY, JULY 23

Dallas Organic Garden Club Meeting – 2:304:30pm. Learn the simple horticultural practices to grow herbs that will provide maximum garden success while preserving and protecting the environment. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Metaphysics and Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Practice meditation with Dr. Petra, while diving more deeply into universal principles and spiritual living. Free.

CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. CSLDallas.org.

Embracing Imperfection with Dr. Poonam Desai - 7-8:30pm. Compassion is the practice of pairing empathy with action. In this workshop, we will explore the roots of these negative attitudes toward self, understand the science and benefits of selfcompassion, and practice internal kindness. $35.

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

THURSDAY, JULY 27 Science Cafe – 7pm. Join Jeffrey Kahn, M.D., Ph.D. as he focuses on the emergence of the West Nile virus in the United States, the worldwide spread of Zika, and the treatment of emerging viruses. Free.

2201 N Field St, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

2017 DFW Summer Boat Expo – July 20-23.

3-8pm, Thurs-Fri; 10am-9pm, Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. DFW Summer Boat Expo is the largest boating event in North Texas. This show features more than 450 boat and watercraft models from over 20 North Texas boat dealers. $6-12. Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Fwy, Dallas. DFWConsumerExpo.com/.

FRIDAY, JULY 21

til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12am. ‘til Midnight at the Nasher presents live outdoor concerts featuring the best in regional music talent and film screenings in the Nasher Garden.2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 22

Collin Classic Bike Rally 2017 – 7am-2pm. This rally has events for cyclists at every level of skill and interest. There are options for seasoned riders, amateurs, kids and families. Register online. Oak Point Park, 2801 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano.

BGCCC.org/Events/Collin-Classic-Bike-Rally/.

Fascinating World of Butterflies – 10:30am1:30pm. Dale Clark, co-founder of the Dallas County Lepidopterist Society, shares his fascination with butterflies. $24-30. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas. TexasDiscovery Gardens.org.

Guided ZimSculpt Garden Tours – 9am-5pm. See the largest collection of Zimbabwean stone sculptures, known as Shona sculptures, in the U.S. ZimSculpt is a collection that includes more than 100 hand-carved stone sculptures throughout the garden. $15. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. DallasArboretum.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 28 Earth Explorer Educator Days: Winged Wonders – 9am-12pm. Earn three CPE credits and learn how to view the life-cycle of lepidoptera in your classroom and learn tips for a school butterfly garden.

Geared to Elementary Educators. $12-35. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas. TexasDiscoveryGardens.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 29 Yoga in the Plaza – 9-10am. Join Reef Point Yoga as they take yoga practice to the great outdoors.

Bring a mat and a friend! Children are welcome to attend as well. Classes are weather permitting.

Free. CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St, Richardson.

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Jed’s Seafood Pick of the Week – 12-6pm. Jed in the seafood department features a special selection and recipes. Whole Foods Market Preston Forest, 11700 Preston Rd, Dallas. 214-361-8887.

New Beauty New Mind – 1:30-3:30pm. Learn do it yourself rituals, recipes and ingredients for radiance from the inside out with Megan Lindsey.

Class will teach you what makes your skin age and how you can avoid it, as well as give you essential tools and important tips to help find your inner and outer beauty. $25. Mastermind Meditation, 3858 Oaklawn, Dallas. 214-522-4575. Mastermind Meditate.com

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Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-2489126. AnandaDallas.org.

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

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

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

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ZimSculpt at Dallas Arboretum – 9am-5pm.

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

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

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

Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMedi tationCenter.com.

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

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

Half price flatbread, $3 Guns & Oil American Lager, $5 house wine & $4 well drinks. Neighborhood beer garden and restaurant, featuring wild caught seafood, organic meats and dairy, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. 3520 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-823-8305. SundownAtGranada.com.

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

972-505-1201. YogaBusinessConnection@gmail. com. CardioYogaFusion.com/HikingYoga.html.

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

9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:15am,

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

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

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

214-670-8443.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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breastfeeding and receive support. Groups are alternated every week in English and Spanish.

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

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

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Yoga for Children & Tweens — 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-5738821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

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

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

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

Moon Vinyasa Yoga Class — 7-8:15pm. A great yoga class with a calming energetic effect, helping the mind and body to experience a deeper stillness.

Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd Suite 300, Garland. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

972-462-5136.

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

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

DallasUnity.org.

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

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

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

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

Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas.

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

COH Donation Yoga Class — 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Donations accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817453-2328. CommunityOfHope.com.

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

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Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas@aol.com.

AnandaDallas.org.

Country and Western Dance Lessons — 7:309pm. 3-week, 2-step series, then 3-week waltz series.

Sandunga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton.

Info, cost: 972-418-1600.

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

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

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

Yoga for Children & Tweens — 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-5738821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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

FDerita@CoppellTx.gov.

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Gong/Sound Meditation — 7:30-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. Gong and drum provide energetic and sonic backdrop to group meditation. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.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,

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

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

TheDarshanRoom.com.

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

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

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

Info@CSLDallas.org

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

Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214521-6157. LaughYoga.org.

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

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

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

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

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

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

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

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

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

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

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

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

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

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

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

Family Fun Fridays at the Dallas Arboretum — 10am-2pm. Join every Friday in the shady Pecan Grove for face painting, a petting zoo, silhouette artist Micki Triggs and music for the little ones. $15. 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6612. Dallas Arboretum.org.

Chair Massage — 3-6 pm. Sign up for an appointment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum.

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$1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

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

Garden Gigs at the Dallas Arboretum — 7:309:30pm. Bask in the magic of live music at twilight as Garden Gigs returns to the Dallas Arboretum.

Parking is complimentary. $8/Members, $10/ Non-Members. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6525. KBruton@DallasArboretum.org.

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

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

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

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

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

214-824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org.

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

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

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

214-716-4500. Info@KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Yoga on the Square - 10-11am. 2nd Sat. All Levels Yoga Class. Whether you are new or a long-term practitioner, this class iz for everybody. Kids are welcome. Bring your own mat. Small towels, essential oils and bottled water will be available. Free.

Historic downtown Carrollton, 1106 S. Broadway St, Carrollton. CityOfCarrollton.com/downtown. In case of inclement weather, class will be cancelled.

Cloth Diapering 101 — Times vary. Learn the basics of cloth diapering. $10. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

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

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

KC KORE CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Steven Kloster, DC Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Ln, Suite C534, Dallas 972-566-3355 KansasCityCore.com/Chiropractor-Dallas We are a hospital based, comprehensive Chiropractic care, rehabilitation and pain center designed to achieve optimum results through caring, compassion and individual treatment plans. Specializing in spinal decompression and pre-natal care, we accept most forms of major insurance. Extended, offices hours and free parking. Call now to schedule an appointment. See ad on page 30.

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

Rockwall Holistic Network’s mission is to foster a community of holistic practitioners who serve Rockwall and neighboring cities. The group shares specific modalities of treatment, ideas, marketing opportunities, advice and friendship. Their aim is to help each other grow, while being a wellspring of healthful information for all. Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month. See ad, page 33.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ELECTRIC VEHICLES DON HERRING AUTOMOTIVE

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

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

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

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HERBAL MEDICINE

ENERGY BREEZE ENERGY

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

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

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

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

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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 14.

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, on pages 18 & 37.

DR. PHILIP KOZLOW, DDS

5050 Quorum Dr, Suite 340, Dallas 972-458-2465 DallasDentis.net DrKozlow@sbcglobal.net Recognized by Texas Monthly and D Magazine among DFW’s best Doc’s, we practice mercury free dentistry. As an accredited member of IOAMT, we are proud to offer the safest and healthiest dental treatments known to us at this time and are continuously seeking ways to better provide non-toxic, long lasting and aesthetically pleasing dental care. See ad, page 9.

SMILE RANCH

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

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

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

Homeoprophylaxis (HP), a part of Homeopathy, is a major part of Cathy Lemmon’s practice at Healthy Healing Arts. HP has been used worldwide for hundreds of years with a success rate of over 90% to help fight off disease.

Lemmon uses an energetic, nontoxic means of promoting immunity in a safe and natural way. See ad, page 38.

MASSAGE MASSAGE BY GORDON

Gordon Dawkins, LMT 202 S. Austin Dr, Suite 200, Allen 214-998-6916 MassageByGordon@gmail.com At Massage By Gordon the massage is tailored to you! Licensed Massage Therapist with over 5 years experience and strong massage skills. Available for in and outcalls. Comfortable massage room and shower available.

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

Cash and major credit cards accepted.

MEDICAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER DALLAS

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

KOTSANIS INSTITUTE

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

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

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

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

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

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TENNANT INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Jerry Tennant MD, Medical Director 35 Veranda Lane , Ste 100, Colleyville 972-580-1156 TennantInstitute.us Providing traditional “standard-ofcare” medicine using prescription as well as complementary medicine.

Recognizing that the human body is not simply a collection of independent parts but rather an integrative whole -we treat it that way. Conditions treated include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as thyroid support, adrenal support, hormone replacement. essential oil therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. See ad, page 5.

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

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

PAIN MANAGEMENT ADDISON PAIN MANAGEMENT

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

SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Suite 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, userfriendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad, page 16.

PETS HOLLYWOOD FEED

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

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

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

PRODUCTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION STORE

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

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

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

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

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

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

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

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

Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

THERMOGRAPHY THERMOGRAPHY CENTER

Dr. Michael Einsohn 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405, Dallas 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times finding underlying causes of disease. It looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further eval-uation and follow up care are also offered. See ad, page 39.

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Integrative Medical Group

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

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

We are a full service Veterinary hospital that focuses on the day to day needs of your pet, from preventative care, illness to surgical support. Devoted to helping support your aging pet, we provide rehabilitative therapies, acupuncture, education and supplemental support. Our goals include advocacy, enrichment services and we provide home delivery of medications and pet nutrition. See ad, page 38.

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

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THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS

HEAL Veterinary Hospital

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

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

As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad, page 41.

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

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

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

We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut is-sues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads, pages 10 & 14.

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

Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Relief from pain, stress and tension and the opportunity to achieve your highest potential.” See ad, page 15.

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

Serving north Texans since 1914, we provide landscaping design, installation and maintenance, drainage and irrigation services, hardscaping and organic maintenance services, as well as organic gardening supplies, pet supplies and you will find the best selections available of native trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs for our kitchen garden. See ad on page 21.

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

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

YARD AND GARDEN LANDSCAPING WATER MANAGEMENT

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

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

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

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