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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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he first “gym for your brain” of its kind and the only one in Dallas, the Mastermind Meditation Center provides a place for those that want a convenient class environment to learn and practice guided mindfulness meditation and study with experienced and trained teachers, mindfulness practitioners, clinical instructors and experts such as Dr. John Gasko and Dr. Marty Lumpkin.
The center offers daily mindfulness meditation classes, seven days a week, for beginners or experienced meditators. The goal is to guide and support participants in using mindfulness to improve brain health, cultivate selfawareness and compassion, which makes for stronger leaders, and reduce stress to help people with illnesses like cancer and heart disease manage depression, anxiety, anger and other mood disturbances. The 30-to-45-minute classes are designed for those that want a structured, data-based mindfulness program led by a trained professional. Mindful Monday is a specialty class for beginners, and there is a one-hour sound class every Sunday. Classes cost $10 for new students; packages and monthly memberships are available. Location: 3858 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 410, Dallas. For more information, call Chief Mindfulness Officer Chelsey Charbeneau at 214-522-4575, email Chelsey@MastermindMeditate. com or visit MastermindMeditate.com. See ad, inside front cover.
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newsbriefs Wellness, Yoga and Entetainment at Holistic Festival in Plano
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he fifth Holistic Festival of Life will be held June 25 at the Plano Center for those seeking spiritual, health, mental clarity and physical well-being. The unique expo features highly skilled teachers and practitioners Pranic Healing, Vedic chanting, ayurveda, yoga, meditation, chakra balancing, intuitive guidance, herbal nutrition, skin care, aromatherapy, reiki, feng shui, astrology, energy healing, tarot, tantric healing, vastu shastra, massage therapy and more. Attendees will also meet specialists licensed in Western medicine with a focus on holistic living with specialties in family health, fertility medicine and other wellness services. The Holistic Festival of Life also features inspiring and entertaining dance and music performances featuring acclaimed musicians, dance troupes and bands. As well, the festival will be a celebration of International Yoga day, with free yoga classes, medication sessions and seminars by local and national experts. Admission and parking are free. Location: 2000 Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano. Reservations for vendor booths are still available. For more information, Jennifer Rae at 469-401-4777 or call Vijay Warman at 972-750-1419 and visit HolisticFestivalOfLife.com. See ad, page 4.
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o m e n A m b a s s a d o r s Fo r u m (WAF) will conduct its annual forum from June 6 through 10 at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. WAF works to inspire women and guide them toward achieving professional success and equality. They provide young women with a platform to improve their leadership skills, become independent members of society and seek their own economic empowerment. Guest speakers include Shelley Zalis, CEO of the Female Quotient; Maria Cramer, VP of Hitachi Consulting; Carla Eboli, CMO of Dieste; and and former President George W. Bush. WAF ambassadors will learn from distinguished guest speakers, all successful leaders from a wide range of backgrounds and professions. The forum will include leadership workshops to provide members with the necessary tools to become the change they want to see in their communities. For more information visit WomenAF.org.
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EAL Veterinary Hospital and Pet Rehabilitation is one of the only holistic veterinary hospitals in DFW, offering comprehensive pet care services including dentistry, advanced surgery, digital radiology, diagnostic in-house laboratory evaluation, directed senior pet care, and pet rehabilitation. There is Brittney Barton, also a full menu of integrative services and DVM therapies, including acupuncture, stem cell therapy, massage and laser therapy. Primary care services focus on the day-to-day needs of the pet from preventative care to illness and surgical support, with a special focus on wellness and enrichment of life. Location: 4509 Lemmon Ave., Dallas. For more information, call 214-329-9454 or email Info@HealVet.com or visit HealVet.com. See ad, page 32.
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n June 23, Clean Air Action Day, individuals have the opportunity to commit to clean air actions and share how they will lend a hand with our community. As the temperature rises, air quality generally worsens during “ozone season”, so it is important for residents to do their part to lessen emissions in the spring and summer. They can choose to use the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Fort Worth Transportation Authority or Denton County Transportation Authority; carpool or vanpool; limit or avoid idling; bicycle or walk instead of driving; and report smoking vehicles. Air North Texas encourages individuals, businesses and governments to make clean air choices by promoting behavioral and lifestyle changes that impact their health and the environment. For more information and to share how you celebrate Clean Air Action Day, visit at AirNorthTexas.org. See ad, page 8.
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newsbriefs Baylor Launches Call-In Cancer Support Service
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he Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Baylor University Medical Center, a part of Baylor Scott & White Health has launched a new call-in telephone support group for women with gynecological cancer that meets from 1 to 2 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The group will be facilitated by a
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chaplain and a nurse, enabling women to call from their home or during a lunch break to receive encouragement, support and information. Those living in small communities away from group support will thus be able to share with
For more information, call Chaplain Sherry Shanks at 214-820-2335, email Sherry.Shanks@BSWHealth.org or call the Virginia R. Cvetko Patient Education and Support Center at 214-820-2608.
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ealtime Lab (RTL) is a certified clinical laboratory specializing in the testing of indoor environments to determine if the inhabitants are being exposed to molds or mycotoxins, and clinical tests that determine which toxins and how much are entering the body. According to RTL Associate Laboratory Director Dr. Shalini Muralidhar, the mycotoxins that Realtime Labs tests for include the top dozen or so that negatively affect humans. Some cause identifiable diseases or health problems, some weaken the immune system without producing symptoms,
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some act as allergens or irritants, some have no known effect on humans and some are lethal. One product from RTL is an environmental mold and mycotoxin assessment (EMMA) test for the home or office environment. It is purchased online and mailed to the consumer
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that, after swiping dust samples, mails it back. Results are received in about 14 days. RTL also offers clinical tests that utilize urine to determine the degree to which mycotoxins are present in the body. While some states require the clinical tests be administered by a medical doctor, there are currently 26 states where consumers can do it themselves. For more information call 855-6926767 or visit RealtimeLab.com. See ad page 21.
eventbrief Bob Jones Nature Center Hosts Eco-Aware Summer Camp
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uided by Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)-aligned environmental education curricula such as Project Learning Tree and Project WILD, Bob Jones Nature Center’s 2017 Eco-Explorations Camp will bridge between children and the wonders of the Cross Timbers Forest ecosystem this summer. Instructors will lead activities and explorations of the rich diversity of creatures present on the state park’s 758 acres. Through outdoor explorations and experiments, arts in nature, eco-games and team-building activities, campers will increase their comfort level in outdoor settings and become experts on a variety of nature topics, all while hiking trails and enjoying weekly presentations from some of the most exciting and experienced naturalists and eco-educators in the DFW area. Summer Day Camp guest speakers include the Dallas Zoo, Zooinversity, Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, Southlake Fire Department and others. Campers will emerge with a love of nature, knowledge of how to act responsibly toward wildlife and the environment
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and memories to tell for years to come. BJNC educators will lead fun, inspirational Wilderness Workshops for tweens this summer, specifically designed for 10-to-14-year-olds. Each workshop focuses on a skill necessary to survive independent of technology, but also uses nature education apps and features to enhance their experience of the outdoors. Workshops include Hiking Essentials, on July 12 and 13, with Ultimate Backpack List, Nutrition and Cooking
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utdoor co-op REI recently launched a comprehensive effort to advance gender equity in the outdoors, encouraging millions of its members to embrace it as “the world’s largest level playing field.” From gear to experiences and from nonprofit partnerships to powerful womenfirst storytelling, Force of Nature aims to ensure that women are just as inspired and equipped as men to embrace life outside. Force of Nature features four components: a comprehensive effort to change the male-dominated imagery of people in the outdoors; a $1 million commitment in 2017 to support nonprofits that create opportunities for women in the outdoors; a stepped-up effort to develop and offer high-quality technical gear and apparel for women; and the launch of more than 1,000 events designed for women throughout the summer, including weekly “Force Wednesdays” in the DFW Market. The REI North Texas Outdoor School instructors conduct classes and programs such as Women’s Thru Hiking Basics at Dallas REI to connect with other female hikers and REI to get an overview of thru hike planning, preparation and gear. The co-op will host three REI Outessa retreats in breathtaking mountain settings. These immersive, three-day outdoor adventures enable women to find their outdoor community, do what they love and try something new in the country’s most beautiful outdoor playgrounds. Retreats are scheduled at Kirkwood Mountain Resort, in California, from July 14 through 16, Mt. Hood, in Oregon, from August 18 through 20, and Waterville Valley Resort, in New Hampshire, from September 22 through 24. REI published a national study commissioned to better understand the role the outdoors plays in women’s lives and how the outdoors is perceived today. It found that seven out of 10 women believe that they are under more pressure to conform than men, and that they also view the outdoors as an antidote to that pressure. Additionally, the study discovered that more than 85 percent of women see the outdoors as key to better physical and mental health, and overall well-being; 73 percent say they would like to spend more time outdoors. To view the full schedule and get more information, email rshippey@rei.com or visit REI.com/forceofnature.
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Why Lyme Disease Ticks Thrive in the North
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esearchers from the University of Rhode Island, in Kingston, have studied the rapid increase in Lyme disease in the northern U.S. Only 11 cases of the disease, which annually impacts about 300,000 Americans, were reported in 2015 in Alabama, a state of approximately 5 million residents. Meanwhile, there were 491 confirmed cases in Vermont, with a population of less than 700,000. The researchers studied the life cycle, metabolism and behavior of black-legged ticks, collecting larvae from several eastern areas. They discovered that ticks live longer in cooler temperatures with higher levels of humidity, making northeastern climates ideal, because longer lives mean increased chance of contact. Southern ticks stay hidden underfoot in layers of leaves to stay cool and damp, making them less likely to find a human host than their northern counterparts, which reside on leaves and trees. “There has been a lot of research aimed at finding out what makes blacklegged ticks more efficient hosts for Lyme disease in the north than in the south,” explains Roger LeBrun, an entomology professor at the University of Rhode Island and co-author of the study. “People have looked at everything from the effects of temperature on tick life cycles to the types of animals the ticks feed on. Probably all of these factors play roles, but our results suggest that evolutionary pressure to conserve moisture by staying under the leaf litter surface is a critical factor.”
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he importance of calcium for bone health in women is widely known. Now a new study suggests that a diet of foods considered lowinflammatory, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, may help reduce bone loss and fracture risk. Researchers from Ohio State University calculated the dietary inflammatory index (DII) of 160,191 participants using data from the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trials’ baseline food frequency questionnaires. Comparative DII data were then recorded three and six years later among 10,290 study participants to determine any changes in their individual scores. Results were also compared with the number of hip fractures reported annually for the subjects, along with bone mineral density levels from the subgroup. Women with lower DII scores had less bone loss in their hips after six years.
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Clarity for Expiration Dates on Food Many Americans have been confused by the “Sell By” labels on groceries for 40 years. Now, the Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, the two largest industry trade groups, are adopting voluntary standardized regulations to clarify. Instead of using up to 10 different phrases to communicate safety, they have settled on just two: “Use By”, a safety designation to indicate when perishable foods are no longer good; and “Best if Used By”, an estimate of when the manufacturer thinks the product should be consumed for peak flavor. Studies show that consumers generally believe the current labels all signal whether a product is safe to eat, and that it will still be okay well after its so-called expiration date. At the same time, prematurely tossed groceries dominate landfills and produce greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and a coalition of environmental groups have been urging the industry to clear this up. The change is scheduled to take hold in July 2018.
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hether it’s upping our recycling efforts, switching to paperless billing statements or bringing reusable bags to the grocery store, improving our environmental impact can be inspiring. Vehicles contribute to pollution, but a study by researchers at the University of Toronto found that only 25 percent of cars and trucks are causing about 90 percent of the problem, due to factors such as poor maintenance and inefficient driving habits. Here are some eco-friendly driving tips to put into practice year-round for a cleaner, greener planet. Watch the extra weight: While there are some things to keep in trunks such as an emergency kit, clear out any unnecessary items. Toting around an extra 100 pounds can reduce fuel efficiency. Think about the outside of the car, too. Roof racks increase wind resistance and decrease fuel efficiency by 6 to 27 percent; use a rearmounted
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cargo box instead, for a 1 to 5 percent dip. Don’t idle: Idling uses more fuel than restarting the car does, gives off 80 percent more pollution than when the car is moving and can even come with a fine in some areas. If staying put for a minute or more, turn off the engine. Observe ozone alert days: Air quality alert days occur when ozone becomes concentrated near the ground, making it difficult to breathe. Emissions from cars can make this worse. On these days in particular, refuel in the evening and avoid gasoline spillage. High temperatures and low wind can quickly convert vapors into ozone pollutants. Faulty or missing gas caps can be the source of gasoline vapors, as well. Make sure the gas cap fits properly and is on all the way. Keep speed steady within the speed limit: Once reaching more than 50 miles per hour, a car loses fuel effi-
ciency the faster we go. It’s best to drive the speed limit and avoid accelerating quickly. Don’t ride the brakes and use cruise control if possible. Recycle auto parts: Make sure to either recycle or properly dispose of vehicle-related items like motor oil, oil filters, tires, batteries and fluids when maintaining or repairing the vehicle. There may be ordinances or laws regarding proper disposal of these items. When it comes to recycling, tires can find a second life as synthetic turf, playground surfaces or road embankments, for example. Keep the car in top shape mechanically: Make sure tires are inflated to their recommended pressure. When they’re underinflated, fuel consumption may increase by as much as 3 percent and are more likely to blow out and potentially cause an accident. When we follow the maintenance schedule recommended by the dealership, a vehicle will be more fuelefficient and produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions. Schedule regular tuneups to replace air filters, motor oil, tire rotations and more.
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Governments worldwide are taking control of a pollution problem with bans on different forms of plastic, including shopping bags. The Indian state of Karnataka has completely banned the use of plastic. No wholesale dealer, retailer or trader can now use or sell plastic carrier bags, plates, cups, spoons, cling film or even microbeads. San Francisco became the first U.S. city to ban plastic shopping bags in 2007, and in 2014 it banned plastic water bottles on city properties. Since then, they have included Styrofoam and thermocol (polystyrene). Hawaii introduced a ban on single-use plastic bags in 2015. Coles Bay, Tasmania, was the first town in Australia to ban disposable plastic bags in 2003, using 350,000 fewer than in 2002. Ethiopia, France and Morocco have followed suit. It’s all part of a global movement to protect the life of oceans and other bodies of water. Take the Greenpeace Plastic Pledge at Tinyurl.com/TakeThePlasticPledge.
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A majority of Americans feel pain on a daily basis.
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Such statistics expose the magnitude of the problem of chronic pain. “It’s daunting, but there are many natural ways to address it that are inexpensive, effective and with what I call side benefits rather than negative side effects,” says Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, of Kona, Hawaii, author of the smartphone app Cures A-Z. Complementary, integrative or functional medicine, all names for a holistic approach to health care, offer a comforting wealth of gentle ways to address chronic pain, most of which the vast majority of conventional medical doctors are unaware, says Daniel Cherkin, Ph.D., senior investigator emeritus with the Group Health Research Institute, at the University of Washington, in Seattle. “Effective natural treatments in-
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ccording to the National Center for Health Statistics, 25 percent of Americans, or 76.2 million, are suffering from pain that lasts more than 24 hours at this very moment: Ouch! Lower back pain alone keeps Americans from going to work a total of 149 million days each year, costing the U.S. economy $100 to $200 billion, reports the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Other common types of chronic pain affect musculoskeletal tissues, knees, hips or the neck. Migraines and severe headaches plague 16.6 percent of adults over 18, per a National Health and Nutrition Survey. Neurological discomfort can reach as high as 12.4 percent, estimates a study from the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. Even visceral or organ pain associated with heart disease, cancer and pelvic diseases occur in at least 20 percent of the global population, according to the International Association for the
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Study of Pain, in Seattle. If chronic pain is affecting you, you feel it and want relief—right now.
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Unfortunately, conventional medicine often has little to offer most pain patients. Even for something as pervasive as back pain, surgery and steroid injections are usually an unsatisfactory first line of defense, having mixed results at best, seconded by prescriptions for addictive opioid painkillers. Dr. Nora D. Vokov, director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, told the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control in 2014 that there were an estimated 2.1 million people in the U.S. suffering from substance abuse disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers in 2012. The problem is worsening. Every day, 1,000 people are treated in emergency rooms for misusing prescription opioids, according to
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clude yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, lifestyle changes and exercise,” notes Cherkin. “But since they’re not in most doctors’ medical training or learned repertoire for pain relief, patients aren’t offered the opportunity to try them.”
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Here are just some of the many natural and affordable forms of pain relief.
Try the Yass method: Mitchell Yass, Ph.D., of St. John’s, Florida, author of The Pain Cure Rx, is busting the myth that musculoskeletal pain is often caused by osteoarthritis. “Arthritis or joint deterioration is rarely the cause of joint pain,” says Yass. He points out that 90 percent of people over 60 have herniated discs, but no associated pain. Yass treats patients based on his observation that in up to 98 percent of the cases he sees, weak muscles are the underlying cause of joint pain, and strengthening them provides relief. He says his prescribed exercises are usually
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effective in days or a few weeks. “Pain is an indication of tissue in distress. For example, pain in the shoulder area is often an impingement of the bicep,” he says. His prescription is strengthening exercises using hand weights for the trapezoid, tricep and serratus anterior muscles. His book suggests a detailed self-diagnosis program and the necessary exercises to strengthen muscles and relieve joint pain (more at Tinyurl.com/YassIntroInfo). Address underlying trauma: Osteopath Maud Nerman, of Novato, California, author of Healing Pain and Injury, has broad experience in treating neurological problems and brain injuries and often focuses on physical and emotional trauma as an underlying cause of chronic pain. She explains that the autonomic nervous system that directs unconscious body functions like breathing, digestion and heartbeat is interrupted by such trauma. “Trauma literally shocks the nervous system,” she says. “The body cannot turn off the ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction, causing a firestorm of inflammation that can lead to a variety of serious diseases, overwhelming the body’s ability to manage its own healing.” Her work has showed how readjusting the body, restoring breathing and reactivating the autonomic nervous system can provide relief in short order.
Consider lifestyle, diet and supplements: “Pain is like the ‘check oil’ light on a car’s dashboard. It signals that something needs attention,” says Teitelbaum, author of Pain Free 1-23. “If the oil light goes on, putting a Band-Aid over it or smashing it with a hammer won’t help.” Teitelbaum recommends an energy optimization approach he dubs SHINE that addresses underlying causes of chronic pain that has worked for 91 percent of the people he’s treated for fibromyalgia and muscle pain. Sleep—Eight to nine hours a night helps replenish energy and heal muscles.
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and eventually disappeared completely,” says Ortner. A follow-up with her dentist showed no sign of the former problem. Up to now, the EFT research is positive. One study from the Energy Medicine University, in Mill Valley, California, found it helped people with chronic pain (some coping with severe fatigue and fibromyalgia) feel physically and emotionally better in as little as a month; another from the Foundation for Epigenetic Medicine, in Santa Rosa, California, showed substantially reduced trauma in institutionalized abused teenagers after just one EFT session.
systems and persistent infections can lead to chronic pain.
Nutrition—In Teitelbaum’s studies, op-
timizing nutritional support, especially B vitamins, vitamin D, ribose, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and magnesium, was helpful. A healthy, high protein, low sugar diet is effectively complemented by a variety of herbs and nutrients, primarily curcumin, boswellia, willow bark and fish oil, nutrients that widespread studies show stop pain better than pharmaceuticals. He’s also a strong proponent of eliminating sugar entirely because it causes inflammation.
Exercise—Daily exercise speeds the
healing process and after 10 weeks following the first four SHINE steps, will increase the capacity to exercise. For migraines, Teitelbaum advocates vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Numerous studies support the effectiveness of dosages of 400 milligrams per day to prevent migraines. After just six weeks of use, a German study published in the European Journal of Neurology shows thats taking a daily riboflavin supplement cut the number of migraine days in half for participants and significantly reduced the amount of migraine medication needed.
Tap for Relief: Also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut, says “Tapping sends a calming signal to the amygdala in the brain, turning off the fight or flight stress response and allowing the body to heal.” The physical tapping opens up the body’s energy meridians and allows them to relax so the natural healing process can take place, Ortner explains. EFT combines tapping on specific body points while repeating appropriate affirmative statements such as: “Even though I have this [pain], I love, accept and forgive myself.” He recalls a woman that arrived at a seminar he led with a toothache that had lasted for years. Doctors had done X-rays, seen an infection and prescribed antibiotics to no good effect. He asked her if she recalled when the pain began; without hesitation, she answered, “When my mother passed away unexpectedly.” “So we started working together and the pain reduced significantly right away
Meditation vs. Medication: Meditation may not resolve the underlying cause of chronic pain, but research from the University of Alabama demonstrates it can interrupt pain signals to the brain. It’s at least as effective as opioid painkillers in relieving chronic pain, according to a study led by Cherkin at the University of Washington. His team’s 342 subjects that had experienced back pain weekly for at least a year were offered either eight meditation and yoga classes, eight cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) sessions or just keeping up their own regular daily routines that did not include yoga and meditation. The results, recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, confirm what numerous other studies have reported: 44 percent experienced a “meaningful reduction” in pain within six months of the meditation or CBT sessions, equal to results reported by people taking addictive opioid pharmaceuticals. More, the pain relief continued for up to two years, even if the subjects stopped doing actual sitting meditation. “Meditation changes the way people think about pain and how they develop skills to keep it from becoming a major focus in their lives,” observes Cherkin. Regardless of the mechanism, experts in a holistic approach to chronic pain relief agree that encouraging self-control, self-determination and self-empowerment makes a huge difference in patients’ abilities to control pain more naturally and effectively. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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Dealing with Pain Need Not Be Inevitable
Metroplex Practitioners Cite Best Practices
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ain is a fact of life; it’s an evolutionary trait. Without it, the caveman might not have pulled his hand from the fire. Pain prohibits us from walking on a broken leg until the body heals. These facts are self-evident; but the pain coming from inside our body may not be so straightforward. It is speaking to us in a loud voice that cannot be ignored, but the language is sometimes unclear and all we can do is try to silence it. Here we present a panoply of resources available in the Metroplex. or those with a hronic pain is herniated disk the number one and it has not eroded reason patients come much yet or have a stiff to our clinic. In Eastern low back, walking medicine, pain comes backwards on a for two main reasons. treadmill can make a First, from an injury world of difference. It (like a fall), I recomtilts the pelvis differently so as to make mend that patients use to heat, rest and space in the spine for the disk to go back consider acupuncture. Instead of taking into place, if possible. It also helps the an over-the-counter pill with potential cerebrospinal fluid flow more efficiently side effects, I recommend a homeoand relieves the hamstrings, which are pathic remedy called arnica and a pulling down on the pelvis and consesupplement called boswella. If a patient quently the sacrum, causing a pull in the has chronic, long-term pain, we always small of the back because we are using focus on the underlying problem. For a toe strike with our stride instead of a example, if a patient has arthritis heel strike. This engages the opposite (inflammation in the joints) I always muscles (quads) than those that are too focus on the root cause. Diet must be tight and contracted (hams). Set the addressed. For example, if the patient’s speed and the incline on about a 2.0 pain gets worse with rainy, damp days, and gently (not tightly) rest both hands they must stop consuming any dairy on the side rails for balance only.” products which can cause more inflammation. They should also avoid Brenda Briscoe, LMT, refined sugars, alcohol and spicy foods, Bowen practitioner at and consider eating an alkaline diet as Living Well Health & Wellpart of their treatment.” ness, 14330 Midway Rd, Ste 121, Dallas, 972Dr. Carlos Chapa, LAc, East930-0260. ern medical doctor, ND, at Acupuncture and Integrative Medical Center, 9901 E. Valley Ranch Pkwy., Ste. 1000, Irving. 972444-0660.
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t appears that the presence of testosterone seems to elevate the tolerance of pain. Ozone (O3) gas was discovered in the mid-29th century and was used for wound treatment in World War I. It consists of three atoms of oxygen in a dynamically unstable structure, and researchers believe it has many therapeutic effects. Ozone therapy has been used and heavily studied for more than a century and has been proven safe and effective with minimal and preventable side effects. Ozone has antibacterial, antiviral and fungicidal effects when is it mixed with medicalgrade oxygen in a carefully controlled environment. It activates the antioxidant systems, causing the release of cytokines and other immune-stimulating factors that lead to healing. Benefits of ozone therapy include pain relief; healing chronic infections, painful ligaments and joints; treating intervertebral disc protrusions and herniations non-surgically; and stimulating the body’s own healing mechanisms.” Julie Clowers, ND, MSN, RNC, CCT, Monica Jaynes, ND, MSN, RNC, CCT, Living Springs Natural Health, PLLC, 6700 Horizon Rd., Ste. 100, Rockwall. 972732-4668.
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n a multidisciplinary treatment facility, our focus is on locating the source of a patient’s pain before implementing a comprehensive treatment plan. A holistic approach and individualized patient care is provided through conventional, alternative and natural therapies by way of traditional pain management with chiropractic treatment to provide pain relief. Treatment options on the cutting edge of health care are available to interrupt or end the pain process, including regenerative medicine, which allows the body to use its own self-healing mechanisms to repair in a natural way. Remedies such as platelet-rich plasma, stem cell therapy, amniotic membrane and tissue grafting are used to treat conditions such as tendonitis, rotator cuff injuries, osteoarthritis, spine conditions and inflammation. Treatment spans from acute to chronic pain covering most areas of the body. Through a unique ‘pain mapping’ model, patients have access to a progressive, co-integrated treatment.” Dr. Johnny East, DO, Addison Pain Management, 16633 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 150, Addison, 972-380-0000.
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common, yet little known, cause of pain could be the fascia; that is, the covering of all the muscles in the body under the skin. When the fascia sticks together, it forms a knot, or trigger point. As that knot forms, it can create massive amounts of pressure, up to 2,000 pounds per square inch, which could cause pain at a pin point site and/or surrounding muscle area. My approach for this type of pain condition is a myofascial release massage (MFR). This is a technique done by hand to apply a constant and controlled pressure to these points on the body that will help release the knots and most of the time, other related pain. There are many studies that show the benefits of MFR for injuries, including neck, low back, sciatica, fibromyalgia, strains/sprains and many other related issues.” Steven Kloster, DC, FDM certified, Webster’s Technique certified, KC Core Medical City Dallas, 7777 Forest Lm Ste. 534, Dallas, 972-5663355.
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rug-free, natural, pain relief that is gentle and easy is the most desired method, if possible. In early 2005, Jerry Tennant, M.D., after in-depth research, found a way to do just this using microcurrent technology with a precision medical instrument that engages the body’s natural resources to assist the process of pain management and rehabilitation. Stimulating the body at the cellular level and restoring cellular metabolic activity, reduction of pain and inflammation can result with this therapy very quickly. The Tennant Biomodulator uses biofeedback and neuromodulation to stimulate the body’s natural release of nitric oxide, endorphins and neuropeptides into the bloodstream and increases voltage in cells. When the cells are restored to their optimal level of energy, the body can heal itself. It gently whispers at the body to solicit a healing response. The Biomodulator may be used as complement to standard drug and therapy treatments by healthcare practitioners or by individuals for self-care.” Jerry Tennant M.D. M.D.(H), Tennant Institute for Integrative Medicine, 35 Veranda Ln., Ste. 100, Colleyville, 972580-1156.
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Green Neighborhoods of North Texas North Oak Cliff: The Connected Communities of West Jefferson and West Davis Natural Awakenings Dallas Metroplex edition and GreenSourceDFW.org are partnering in an ongoing series called Green Neighborhoods. Over the coming months, we will be exploring the eco-friendly neighborhoods in North Texas with Green Source DFW reporter Amy Martin as our guide. She will reveal to readers those communities where green retail, green venues and green folks intersect. If there’s a green neighborhood we should know about, email Publisher@NADallas.
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he northern part of Oak Cliff is a tale of two boulevards. Undulating from east to west is West Jefferson Boulevard, a half-mile of solid retail and restaurants that is the thriving heart of Hispanic culture. Yet the hipster love of history has drawn some development
A Natural Foodie Paradise
Oak Cliff has been an engine for the North Texas organic, locavore, farm to table movement, turning out imaginative fare with a genuine love for the farmer. Nobody does it better than Bolsa (BolsaDallas.com) on West Davis. Dine and drink in the paragon of hipness, use the easy takeaway service or get the ingredients to make a meal down the street at Bolsa Mercado. Eat relatively healthy and for sure, creatively, at Nova (NovaDallas.com), and enjoy veggies galore with a fair amount of butter at chic southern Pink Magnolia (PinkMagnolia Dallas.com). Get soups, stews
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the dining experience with a delight from CocoAndre Chocolatier (CocoAndre.com). All are located along the West Davis strip. Amid the plentiful authentic Tex-Mex dining on West Jefferson is the fresh, imaginative Mexican food with a coastal sensibility of Mesa (Mesa Dallas.com). Small Brewpub (SmallBrewpub.com) dishes out craft beers and gastropub fare. Go a few blocks over to 12th Street for the seafood, salads and seriously great guacamole of La Calle Doce (LaCalleDoce-Dallas.com). Cheese and Chutney (Cheese-
Twelve Hills Nature Center to the strip, saving significant structures and rejuvenating its art scene. A couple of million dollars in bond funds is being poured into new sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting and landscaping starting this summer. Straight as an arrow about 10 blocks to the north, West Davis heads out from Bishop Arts as TX 180, the pre I-30 highway to Fort Worth. The historic stretch west of McAdams/Woodlawn sometimes called KingsX for a cross street, pitches a perfect balance of hipster and Hispanic with a strong sense of community.
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And ChutneyTexas.com) on West Davis bridges fine European cheeses and Indian chutneys, along with a host of tasty local food offerings. Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters (OakCliffCoffee.com) personally connects with their coffee bean farmers, ensuring good eco and social practices. Grow your food from scratch with some help from Community Gardens of Oak Cliff (CommunityGardensOC.wordpress.com).
A Hotbed of Holistic Healing
When rents rose in Bishop Arts, most health professionals moved a few blocks west, where their communityoriented focus blends right in. Now there is at least one practitioner of most modalities. A Holistic Way (AHolisticWay. com) brings in expertise in nutrition and herbalism. Quantum Holistic Health Center (Quantumhhc.com) uses nutritional evaluation and quantitative EEG to diagnose health issues, especially neurological, biofeedback, neurofeedback and hyperbaric oxygen
intimacy coach. Our Birthing Home (LexiMeleski.com) shepherds a baby from prenatal through birthing and to infancy, plus chiropractic services (even for women not pregnant) and prenatal yoga classes. Though classes occur at many places around West Davis, Dirt Cheap Yoga (DirtCheapYoga.org) and OmBalance (OmBalance.com) hold down the yoga scene with vigorous schedules and frequent workshops. Dirt Cheap moved from East Dallas to Oak Cliff and found its song. OmBalance is also a center for birthing.
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Both West Jefferson and West Davis boast entertainment institutions that move humanity forward with thoughtprovoking offerings. The Texas Theater, known for its role in the JFK assassination aftermath, turned a dilapidated historic movie theater on West Jefferson
Rose Garden Remake to treat them. Partners in Wellness (PIWWellness.com) offers a spectrum of modalities, including therapies for the body (massage, Bowenwork, reiki) and mind (guided meditation, hypnosis), plus a busy yoga schedule. Hispanic culture has long been open to holistic practices. The zippy Clinica Alternativa Naturista (ClinicaAlternativa.com) is located in a funky brick office building, bridges communities. Oak Cliff is full of interesting chiropractors, but none more so than Dr. B at Growth Life Chiropractic (OakCliffChiropractor.com) in a small, historic building that shines with personality. But what’s not to like about a place called Urban Hippie Chiropractic (UrbanHippieChiropractic.com), which serves as a community focal point for compassion. Love of the creative force imbues the West Davis community. Jessica Tartaro (DrJessicaTartaro.com) provides services and counseling as an orgasmic
(WordSpace.us) is equally obsessed about modern literature, presenting poetry slams, storytelling, author readings and talks by Dan Savage, Fran Leibowitz, and more. Bishop Arts Theatre Center (BishopArtsTheatre.org) isn’t afraid to take on the big topics of being human in a hard urban world with theater and talks, but spices it up with jazz concerts. Keep an eye out for Arts Mission Oak Cliff (facebook.com/artsmissionoakcliff), moving into an old Winnetka Heights church off West Jefferson and promising to present collaborative performance arts.
A Creative and Caring Community
It takes nurturing to create life-affirming communities like East Jefferson and West Davis. Right in the middle of West Hefferson retail, Oak Cliff Cultural Center (occc.dallasculture. org) offers profound art exhibits and provocative performance to explore Oak Cliff’s diverse character, while being an undeniably fun place. Not far away is Piece 24 (29pieces. org/piece-24), a 17-foottall totem sculpture from the 29 Pieces peace-through-art project. The yellow hand with an embedded eye
historic Kessler Theatre into a beloved indie cinema and performance showcase. Another historical cinema threatened by the wrecking ball, the Kessler Theater (TheKessler.org) is the vibrant beating heart of West Davis. Concerts by artists from local to national run the entire musical spectrum. Sincere respect for the performer promulgated by artistic director Jeffrey Liles keeps the attitude fun, but sans hecklers and drunks. Vinyl recordings thrive in Oak Cliff (of course) at Spinster Records (SpinsterRecords.com), but so do local shows and deep audiophile talks. Wordspace
Piece 24 Project sculpture was created with help from area high schoolers and emblazoned with their sentiment: “My hands respect the things you have made.” Better Block (BetterBlock.org) works with nonprofits, school, and others to expand their skills and
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knowledge base to create urban communities that raise everyone up. The Oak Cliff Foundation (Oakclifffoundation.org) works to ensure that the area’s history blends peacefully with development. Saint Cecilia Catholic Church (Saintceciliasparish.com) remains the spiritual heart of West Davis, with its love of justice, music and children. Twelve Hills Nature Center tTwelvehills. org) is its natural center, providing a respite from the area’s busyness with five acres of prairie and woods. Keeping everyone connected in Bike-Friendly Oak Cliff (BikefriendlyOc. org), working for streets friendly to bicycles and pedestrians, as well as cars.
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into nutrition. Back then, there weren’t many places to learn about nutrition, so he started going to educational seminars held at Parker Chiropractic College. So here you have this wacky pharmacist at these seminars, and many of these chiropractors were asking him, ‘Why are you here? You’re just a pharmacist who counts pills. Dad told them, ‘No, there’s more to it. I want to actually help patients get well. Pharmaceuticals should be used judiciously and not as a permanent crutch. If there’s a way to correct an underlying problem, we should help the patient fix it.’ That’s how it all started.
Were you involved with the business while growing up? Codi Triesch, Bob Scarbrough and Lark Swofford
Pharmacist Lark Swofford on Her Father’s Legacy by Sheila Julson Abrams Royal Compounding Pharmacy founder Bob Scarbrough was a healthcare visionary when he formed the business in a small storefront in 1980. Few pharmacists at the time looked at health care beyond merely dispensing pills, yet Scarbrough made the connection that food and nutrition are medicine. He grew Abrams Royal into a premier compounding pharmacy and nutrition center with two locations, both with Pharmacy Compounding Board Accredited. In addition to pharmaceutical services and professional-grade supplements, the pharmacy offers private consultations and patient education seminars. Although Scarbrough is semiretired, his family is continuing his quest to bring natural healing to peoples’ everyday lives. His oldest daughter, Licensed Pharmacist Lark Swofford, shared how her father influenced her own decision to follow in his footsteps and shape her approach to customer care.
What inspired your father to start his own pharmacy? He worked for Dougherty’s Pharmacy after he graduated from pharmacy school in 1965, but he always had an entrepreneurial spirit. He opened Willow Creek Pharmacy, his first business, in 1968, and sold it in 1975. In 1976, my baby sister Codi was born and he filled several part-time positions in local pharmacies until he opened Abrams Royal Pharmacy in 1980. So for a while, we had both my mom and dad at home, which was great while growing up. Dad had his nutritional epiphany in the early 80s when he realized the same customers were coming in month after month refilling their blood pressure medications, but neither their blood pressure nor their overall health were improving. He knew that their problems weren’t due to a ‘blood pressure medication deficiency’, but rather something more basic, so he looked
In 1980, of course there was no social media and advertising was literally word-of-mouth. I vividly remember my mom, sisters and I walking around during the middle of summer in the heat with bags of little advertisement papers rolled up and rubber-banded, putting them on all the doors in the neighborhood. We were involved with the family business from childhood on—we had no choice.
Did his approach eventually influence your decision to pursue a career as a pharmacist? My sisters and I would go into the pharmacy and hang out with him on weekends. I watched how he interacted with the patients and saw how much he loved helping people. I never thought about pharmacy as a career, and it took me forever to graduate college because I couldn’t figure out what I wanted to be. I changed my major at least a half dozen times and finally decided on physical education, because I enjoyed helping people stay active and healthy. Two months from graduation, I was still working with Dad on the weekends, and I realized that I really understood what he was doing. I wanted to keep working with him and hanging around the Old Man, because he’s cool and fun and intelligent, so we had several conversations about natural awakenings
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what it would take for me to get into Pharmacy school. My main concern was that I would be an ‘old lady of 30’ when I graduate. He said, ‘You know what, honey? You’re going to be 30 anyway, so why not be 30 with two degrees under your belt?’ I graduated from University of Texas College of Pharmacy in 1996.
How is the family involved with Abrams Royal today? My sister, Codi Triesch, and I are pharmacists. My middle sister, Greer Blair, does all the marketing. She’s not a science-minded person, but she’s very artistic, so that’s where we put her skills to use, and she’s great at it. My mom focuses on the financial end. Dad has not retired yet. He’s in his 70s and taking some time off, sort of a quasi-retirement, and it’s well deserved. But he pops in whenever he wants to. Like Dad, I’m always looking to help people, such as explaining the difference between the professionalgrade supplements we sell, versus supplements sold at big-box stores for $5. It’s about getting information out there so people can make better health choices, and when I hear stories of people getting better, I feel like I’m giving people hope. Abrams Royal Compounding Pharmacy is located at 8220 Abrams Rd., in Dallas, and at 4909 W. Park Blvd., Ste. 177, in Plano. For more information, call 214-349-8000 or visit ARP-rx.com. The Dallas location will host a seminar on inflammation June 6. See ad, back cover. Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.
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hile some carmakers are filling showrooms with ever-larger gas-guzzling sport utility vehicles (SUV) thanks to lower gas prices, some car buyers want to do just the opposite and go greener with their wheels. Fortunately, more eco-friendly options exist than ever before—many of which come with surprising personal benefits in addition to a cleaner, greener planet. The green share of the U.S. auto market, combining battery electrics, hybrids and plug-in hybrids, peaked at 3.8 percent in 2013, according to the Automotive News Data Center. Despite a record 59 models available now, the share was just 2.87 percent in 2016. As Millennials—the generation that could be buying 40 percent of all new vehicles by 2020—fully emerge into the marketplace, eco-car numbers could zoom, although some think it’s possible they’ll by shunning car purchases for car-sharing services. “The market has continued to shift to crossovers and big SUVs, and there aren’t many hybrid models available in those categories,” says Sam Abuelsamid, senior research analyst at
Navigant Research. “We expect that to change in the next couple of years, when vehicles like the hybrid Ford Explorer reach the public.” Navigant projects only 3.4 percent annual compounded growth in hybrid sales by 2025, but a much more robust 31 percent rise in battery-run electrics. “Conventional hybrids without a plug no longer have the halo they once had,” says Bradley Berman, founder of HybridCars.com. “The cutting edge has moved to electric cars with ever-bigger battery packs and longer electric range. With gas prices at relatively low levels, the green car market remains a small niche.”
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Many of the greener choices are now a tremendous bargain for consumers. The federal government currently offers a tax credit of up to $4,500 for electrified vehicles, and many states kick in with added subsidies. Highlights include maximums available for electric vehicles (EV) with big batteries: California, $1,500 in rebates, plus single-occupant use of the high-occupancy vehicle lanes; Colorado,
$5,000; Connecticut, $3,000; Delaware, $2,200; Maryland, $3,000; Massachusetts, $2,500; Michigan, $2,500; Pennsylvania, $2,000; Rhode Island, $2,500; Texas, $2,500; and Utah, $750. The Prius Prime is a prime example of the savings available. The acclaimed plug-in hybrid, with an electric range of 25 miles, starts at $27,100, before subsidies (starting prices are before destination costs). In California, it would be $21,100. This means this well-equipped plug-in hybrid is, for state purchasers, approximately $3,585 less than a base Prius liftback hybrid ($24,685). It’s a buyer’s market for green cars, as manufacturers incentivize them to meet federal and California fuel economy averages. Buyers are encouraged to act now before subsidies disappear. Hyundai is taking an interesting approach with its green Ioniq line, offering, beginning this year, affordable battery electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the same midsized car platform. “This is about freedom for the customer—they can choose the level of electrification that fits them,” says Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product planning.
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With the Bolt—GM’s first battery electric since the EV1—the buyer can get from zero to 60 miles per hour (mph) in 6.5 seconds from its 200-horsepower motor plus attain 238 miles of range from its huge, 60-kilowatt-hour battery, winning it 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year, Green Car Journal’s 2017 Green Car of the Year and 2017 North American Car of the Year from a jury of automotive journalists. Prices start at $36,620, but subsidies can top $10,000. natural awakenings
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TreeHouse Arrives in Dallas with Ecological Options by Sheila Julson
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reeHouse, an enviPeople want healthy, ronmentally consustainable, high-perforscious home immance homes,” he says. provement store that has “This should be the new thrived in its hometown normal, and Dallas has of Austin since 2011, is a reputation as a sophisopening a second locaticated, successful, city tion at 8021 Walnut Hill, with a diverse populain Dallas, this month. tion.” TreeHouse comprises evTreeHouse’s investor ery department typically community is also from found at most big-box Dallas, and has been retail home improvesupporting the busiment stores, but with a ness for a long time, so different product mix Ballard sees the expanthat includes healthy sion as a chance to give Jason Ballard, CEO and sustainable selecback. TreeHouse also and co-founder tions and services to help conducted demographic homeowners live more eco-friendly research based on their Austin customwithout compromising design, comfort er base, and Dallas also proved to have or convenience. a strong potential market. The new store has 35,000 square Two categories in which Treefeet of selling space, and Jason BalHouse excels, Ballard says, are smartlard, founder and CEO has included an home technology to make living safe educational component to help shoppers with product selection and installation services such as solar power, insulation and flooring. TreeHouse practices what it preaches. The Dallas location was constructed as a net-zero energy building powered by solar panels, plus Tesla battery power packs. “It’s the first commercial building in the world to run completely on solar power and batteries,” says Ballard. Architects also designed the new store with many of the products and technology TreeHouse sells. Dallas proved to be a logical choice for TreeHouse’s second locaand comfortable through energy- and tion. Although the store in Austin—a water-efficient strategies; and healthy city known for embracing environmen- homes, with services to help customers tally friendly practices—has been well achieve a non-toxic living environreceived, Ballard wants to prove the ment through measures such as air and concept will also work well in other water filtration, natural lighting, noise markets. “We are not a niche company. control, healthy cleaning and healthy
cooking. “We were probably the first company in the world to figure out how to retail solar as a product and make it an easy, turnkey process,” Ballard adds. TreeHouse has a retail partnership with Tesla to sell its residential batteries. TreeHouse also has a focus on home design, which includes flooring, cabinetry, countertops, paint, flooring and other home products that meet TreeHouse ecological and human health standards for upgrading the look and feel of a home. From childhood, Ballard had a keen eye for observing the contrasting relationship between humans and nature. He grew up in the Big Thicket region of Southeast Texas—the most biodiverse region of the lower 48 states—however; his hometown was also near one of the largest concentrations of petrochemical refineries in the world. “I grew up in this endemic ecological paradise, and next to the destruction and desecration of it at the same time,” he reflects. While studying conservation biology at Texas A&M, Ballard noticed how buildings are primary users of energy and water, yet nobody seemed to be working on that issue. “I threw myself into the green building movement, and I realized that there needed to be a place that curated products, designed services and acted as an information hub about all this. That was the seed that became TreeHouse,” he says. TreeHouse will open a third store in Plano this fall next to a Whole Foods location, and Ballard says TreeHouse won’t stop expanding at the Texas border, especially with the adverse affects of environmental degradation now prominent. “We’re racing against the clock to create as many environmentally sound homes as possible, as quickly as possible,” he emphasizes. “We don’t have 100 years to figure out these issues. Our ecological and human health issues are urgent.” For more information, visit Tree.House Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country. natural awakenings
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Two fun ways to use tennis courts for fitness are showing big increases in popularity.
Meet the New “Pickleball” You may not have heard of it yet, but pickleball is a mixture of tennis, squash and table tennis, and it’s one of the fastestgrowing sports in the country. The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) at usapa.org estimates that 2.5 million players are active now, with the number expected to multiply to 8 million by next year. Regulation tennis courts especially marked for pickleball facilitate its smaller, 20-by-44-foot playing area. The need for less running about appeals to older players and others, as does the distinctive thud when the hard paddle hits the plastic ball. (Sample video at Tinyurl.com/Winning PickleballShot.) Christine Barksdale, 48, of Vancouver, Washington, USAPA’s managing director of competition and athlete services, played league tennis from childhood into adulthood until she transferred her passion to pickleball. She assesses that half of participants are “totally focused on pickleball,” while the rest see it as a way to improve their volleying skills for tennis. “It definitely improves reflexes. It’s easy for beginners to pick it up and have fun.” It also introduces kids to racquet sports.
Stretching the shoulders before playing is advised by licensed sports massage therapist Brian Horner, who works with athletes at pickleball, tennis, racquetball and beach volleyball tournaments in Arizona, California and elsewhere. The shoulder is like the handle of a whip in these sports, says Horner, who authored the new ebook Complete Guide to Winning Pickleball (PickleballTournaments. com). “If it isn’t operating normally, when more pressure is applied it can strain the elbow and wrist.” Swimming, especially backstrokes, is advised because therapists regard water as a friend of shoulders. “Sixty to 70 percent of the people that play [here] are retired,” says Steve Munro, owner of the West View Tennis Center, in Morgantown, West Virginia. He also sees the sport as a nice transition for older tennis players. Pickleball was invented in Washington’s Bainbridge Island in 1965 by then Congressman Joel Pritchard and businessman Bill Bell. Along with the Pacific Northwest, some other major pockets of popularity include Chicago, Phoenix, southern Utah, Orange County, California; and Collier, Lee and Miami-Dade counties, in Florida.
Tennis Goes Cardio
Participants of Cardio Tennis, a Tennis Industry Association program, benefit from high-intensity, aerobic, interval training, using functional movement to run to return shots and move around the court in preparatory footwork drills. It also increases stamina and endurance, which enhances both regular tennis performance and overall fitness. According to CardioTennis.com (which includes a sample video), men can burn between 500 and 1,000 calories in one, hour-long class; women, between 300 and 500. Estimates put the number of players currently engaging in such clinics at 1.82 million nationwide. “Tennis is a chief component of Cardio Tennis, but it’s much more. It’s a group fitness activity, a major workout that increases the heart rate,” says Chris Ojakian, a global Cardio Tennis trainer and executive director of racquet sports with Elite Racquet Sports, of Marina del Rey, California. They manage and operate tennis programs at facilities nationwide. A session often consists of a five-to-seven-minute dynamic warm-up including stretching, tossing tennis balls and light tennis play; more tennis lasting 10 to 12 minutes, including “cardio blast” sideline activities like quick footwork drills and jumping jacks when changing sides; 30 minutes of point-based tennis games with constant rotation of players and more cardio blasts; and a five-to-10-minute cool down. “Participants are moving during the times they’d be waiting their turn to hit the ball in regular tennis clinics, and it works on the kind of quick footwork that’s done in competition,” explains Ojakian, the 2011 U.S. Professional Tennis Association California Pro of the Year. Sessions, which also include party music and heart rate monitors, are “so fast paced and fun, people often can’t believe when they’re over,” he enthuses. “It accomplishes so much in one hour.”
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oint disease, specifically arthritis, is a common problem in dogs and cats, especially as they age. The causes are many and include obesity, inflammation, immune dysfunction and normal wear and tear in joints. Conventional therapies include steroids, non-steroidal medications, analgesic medications to control pain and surgery, when applicable. Clinical signs of arthritis include joint stiffness, pain, difficulty getting up and down, a pet’s decreased desire to walk or exercise and increased aggression due to pain. Keep in mind that other causes may be misdiagnosed as “arthritis”, but are related to another disease. Many natural therapies for joint disease include acupuncture, chiropractic, cold laser treatment, physical therapy, Chinese and Western herbal therapies, nutrition and diet, homotoxicology and homeopathy. Several key homeopathic remedies recommended for human relief in osteoarthritic knee, hip and finger joints by Dr. Vikas Sharma,
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everything I have learned up until now and I am just coming to see that it will always be this way. Recently, in trying to figure out when a man that is not a father becomes a man that is a father, I remarked to my sons, “Even though I know being a father has changed me forever, I remember certain things that happened, but not as many as I would have thought.” My older son explained, “Maybe it’s because you are thinking of us more than yourself. Maybe you want time to pass so we can get to the next thing in our lives.” My younger son zeroed in, “The problem is that you think it’s parenting when really it’s childing.” He’s right. What is being a father? It’s letting someone else be a child. It’s suffering through certain kinds of abstract pain so that they don’t. It’s bearing the brunt of disappointments so that they can go on feeling invincible. It’s teaching how to forget as much as it is teaching how to remember… but it is still very near the beginning. Ben Greenman is a widely published author and journalist in Greater New York. Connect at BGreenman.com.
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hat is being a father? It’s, at least in part, about beginning. It is rejuvenating to locate ourself near the start of a child’s life. There are so many chances to get it right. The thought that we might also get it wrong flits across our mind, but it’s gone before we can even shiver at its presence. It’s also about returning to that question again and again, each time failing to acquire additional insight. “What isn’t being a father?” is a better question. Being a father isn’t indifference, but neither is it a steady stream of calm wisdom or a place of consistent self-control or a clearly delineated set of exercises engineered to help produce self-knowledge in offspring. Bridges are engineered. We stare into our little one’s eyes, beaming thoughts that we hope are received, translated and appreciated, waiting for a beam to come back to us. Child rearing is worked toward, clumsily, imperfectly, with a deep and near religious faith in trial and error. Children are refined over time with the assistance of many imperfect philosophies. When our second child opted in, my wife and I compared baby pictures of the two boys. “They look different,” I said. “That’s not why I’m looking at them,” she said. “I want to remember this.” I remember looking at the pictures with her only because she has told me about it. If, in part, fatherhood is remembering things that did not exactly happen, it
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calendarofevents All Calendar events for the July issue must be received by June 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email publisher@NADallas.com for guidelines and to submit entries.
THURSDAY, JUNE 1
TreeHouse: Opening Day Dallas – 10am. The Austin-based green home improvement store is opening a Dallas location. TreeHouse Dallas, 8021 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas. Treehouse.com. Summer of Science: Physics – 5-9pm. This First Thursday Late Night at Perot Museum will feature the movie Back to the Future and highlight ongoing physics activities. Free with admission. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St. 214-428-5555.
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
Gong Meditation Workshop with Kenny Kolter – 6:30-8pm. Enter the studio, lie down on a nest of blankets and bolsters, and allow the sounds to “wash” over you as Kenny takes you on a deep inward journey. $20. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-443-9642. Friday Night Lights: Drum Circle – 7-9pm. Drum your prayers and set your intentions! Use our percussion instruments or bring your own. Free. CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988.
Canoe or Kayak on the Brazos River – June 3-4. 9am. The trip is two days on the river and about 20 river miles long. We’ll camp one night on a sandbar island. Bring water, food, camping gear and rain gear. 214-533-9899. TLSArchitects@aol.com.
Green Source DFW: Run for the Environment – 9am. Green Source DFW and the Memnosyne Institute host the third annual Run for the Environment, 5K walk/run. Green vendors, food and prizes. Dog-friendly. Bachman Lake Park, Dallas. GreensourceDFW.org. DFW Africa Festival – 11am-close. African art, dance, music, food and languages fill the weekend with plenty to do for a crash course on an exciting culture. $5. Cedar Canyon Dude Ranch, 4523 University Hills Blvd, Lancaster. DFWAfricaFestival.com.
Native Ornamental Grasses for North Texas – 1-2pm. Michael Parkey, ASLA will explain why certain grasses are so well adapted to their home here on the Blackland Prairie, and tour you through each species with a plant list handout. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com. Summer Tennis Bash – 1-4pm. Kick off the start of summer with your favorite Wagon Wheel Tennis Center Staff. Enjoy an afternoon of fun games, cool refreshments, prizes and summer discounts. Everyone is welcome. Free. 950 Creek View Dr, Coppell. Bit.ly/2rxL41K.
Art Babies: Nature Babies – 12-12:45pm. Art Babies is just for children 0-24 months old and their caregivers. Join for songs and story time, followed by playtime and an opportunity to mingle with other parents and caregivers. $5-8, accompanying adults do not need a ticket. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200.
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MONDAY, JUNE 5 Mindful Relationships 7-8:30pm Relationships. Everybody has them and they don’t always come easy. When you learn to build together with people from different backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs, you replace stress and tension with ease and flow. In this workshop you will learn to develop greater intimacy and honest communication with the people you love, and gain tools to create a solid interpersonal foundation of authenticity, clear expectations, and boundaries. Presented by Mastermind Meditation Center 3858 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas For more information call 214-522-4575 or visit MastermindMeditate.com
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Inflammation Seminar – 7:15pm. For most of us, it’s a short-term event, but for others, inflammation can wreak so much havoc on our bodies that chronic disease states start to crop up. Join us for an informative seminar as we dive into the causes and natural treatments of many members of the “itis” family. Free. Abrams-Royal Pharmacy, 8220 Abrams Rd, Dallas. Call 214-349-8000 to register.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7
Regional Med Take-Back Workshop – 8:30am5pm. This event will draw stakeholders from across the North Central Texas region to communication and coordinate a regional solution to the challenges regarding proper drug disposal and take-back. $15 includes lunch and refreshments. Ruthe Jackson Center, 3113 S Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie. https:// www.RecyclingStar.org/events/Regional-MedTake-Back-Workshop/.
THURSDAY, JUNE 8
90-minute documentary “National Geographic: Can the Gulf Survive?” detailing how the BP Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010 impacted the gulf coast. John and Judy Gay Library, 6861 W Eldorado Pkwy, Mckinney. BrandiReneePrice@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
Komen North Texas Plano Race for the Cure – 6am registration, first race begins 8am. Join in to celebrate, honor and remember North Texas breast cancer survivors. Family fun, timed 6k, casual 5k, 1-mile family fun run, 50-yard kids dash, parade and awards ceremony. Registration $25-50. HP Enterprise Campus, 5400 Legacy Dr, Plano. KomenNorthTexas.org. Composting Workshop – 10am-12pm. This program teaches the composting process, the different types and methods of composting, as well as how to compost and its importance. Richland College, Wichita Hall, Rm 103, 12800 Abrams Rd, Dallas. Space is limited, so registration is a must. 214-6703155. SaveDallasWater.com/composting.
Rockwall Country Fair – 10am-8pm. Event open to public with vendors, kids games, rides, food, bands and beer and wine. Proceeds benefit the Soroptimist International and the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Rockwall County Courthouse. 1111 Yellow Jacket Rd, Rockwall. RockwallCountryFair.com
North Texas Water Garden Society: Annual Tour of Ponds – June 10-11. 10am-11pm. The NTWGS Annual Tour of Ponds is a two-day self-guided tour of members’ ponds all across the Metroplex. Tour book is $20. NTWGS.org/Pond-Tour/.
SUNDAY, JUNE 11
Women’s Moon Gathering – 3-4:30pm. This event includes chanting, sound healing, oracle cards for personal insight and more. $20. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-443-9642.
TUESDAY, JUNE 13
Frugal Gardening Presentation – 7-8:30pm. Fran Powell will share imaginative tips on how to re-use and re-purpose items in your garden. Free. Brookhaven College, Building H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. KirkMiller@juno.com. Dallas SierraClub.org.
Summer Documentary Series: No Impact Man – 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy some popcorn and get inspired by an award winning documentary. Hosted by Keep Coppell Beautiful. Free. Fire Station 3 Training Room, 133 Pkwy Blvd, Coppell. KCB@ CoppellTX.gov.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9
Taste of Dallas – June 9-11. 11am-7pm. This event feature more than 70 indoor and outdoor restaurants on-site along with a Culinary Marketplace, Sweet Factory and an event called the Taste of the Town. $15 per day. Fair Park, 1001 Washington St, Dallas. TasteofDallas.org.
Cross Timbers Sierra Club monthly meeting – 6:30-8:30pm. June monthly meeting of the Collin County Sierra Club. We will be watching the
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Jonathan Safran Foer – 7:30pm. Jonathan Safran Foer is back at it again, asking some of life’s most probing questions about identity and the meaning of home in his first novel in eleven years, Here I Am. Members/$30, students and educators/$20. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200.
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Shakespeare in the Park – June 14-17. 8:15pm. Running since 1971, the longstanding Shakespeare Dallas is production company that organizes summer and fall theatrical programs showcasing various works by Shakespeare. $10-15. Samuell Grand Amphitheatre,1500 Tenison Pkwy, Dallas. ShakespeareDallas.org.
TUESDAY, JUNE 20
Open Mic Night – 7-8pm. This program is open to all ages and any content must be appropriate for all ages. Microphone will be provided. All acts welcome. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd. Catalog.Coppelltx. gov/Polaris/.
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Splish Splash Storytime – 11am-12pm. The CORE and the Coppell Public Library are partnering again this summer to offer Splish Splash Storytime, in conjunction with Tot Swim. Free. The Core, 234 E Pkwy Blvd. Coppelltx.gov/News-Media/events/ SplishSplashStorytime. Kids Yoga Classes – 2-3:30pm. This is a fun class to get your kids moving this summer! They will learn kids yoga, healthy habits, and how to build positive self-esteem and confidence. Crescent Yoga Studio, 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian. CrescentYogaStudio.com.
’til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12am. This monthly event presents live outdoor concerts featuring regional music and film screenings in the Nasher Garden. Wolfgang Puck Catering will offer bar services and street tacos the night of the event. Free. 2001 Flora St, Dallas, 214-242-5100.
Walk-in: World Meditation Hour – 6:30-7:30pm. You’re invited to share your good wishes and blessings for world peace in this monthly meditation. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. BKDallas.net. Walk the Summer Solstice Labyrinth – 6:30-pm. Join Veriditas certified labyrinth facilitator, Christiana Brinton, in a ritual, warming of the labyrinth ceremony and then walk it as often as you like. Donation-based. CSL Dallas. International Pkwy, 4801 Spring ValleyRd, Ste 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988.
Are You or Your Child an Empath? – 7:15pm. Come and learn how to properly protect yourself and/or your child and learn how to cultivate empathic ability for greater use. $30. Abundant Life Wellness Center, 3904 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth. AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21
International Day of Yoga – 9:45am-7pm. Crescent Yoga Studio will offer free classes at 9:30am, 4:45pm and 6pm. Free. Crescent Yoga Studio, 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian. 469-285-3559. Crescent YogaStudio.com.
Fangs! A family festival of herpetological proportions – 10am-3pm. Learn all about native Texas snakes and other reptiles. Included with admission to Texas Discovery Gardens. $0-8. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas. TexasDis coveryGardens.org/events_and_classes.php.
Pollinators and Natives – 10am-12pm. NHG welcomes back popular speaker Randy Johnson with this excellent presentation that covers the relationship between pollinators and native plants. $25. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com. River Expedition – 10am-2pm. Join a ranger and Paluxy River on foot. Boots/water shoes are required for participation. Wet bags, snacks, sunscreen and water bottles are recommended. Meet at the park store. Dinosaur Valley State Park. 254-897-4588. Jenn.Menge@tpwd.texas.gov.
savethedate SUNDAY, JUNE 25 HOLISTIC FESTIVAL OF LIFE SUMMER EXPO 10am-7pm Experience alternative and integrative therapies, visit with holistic practitioners and environmentally friendly businesses and organizations. Attend seminars and demonstrations from a variety of highly skilled practitioners – All in a family friendly environment, featuring musical performances, dancers and other entertainment. Plano Civic Center 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano For more information and booth reservation visit HolisticFestialofLife.com or contact Jennifer Rae at 469-401-4777 or Vijay Warman at 972-750-1419
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Natural HealthFest Dallas – 9am-5pm. At this event, a team of professionals will help you get your transformation underway by teaching you the natural way to get healthy again. $10-15. Richardson Civic Center, 411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson. NaturalHealthfest.com.
Watercolor Wetland – 3-4pm. There is nothing more relaxing than painting outside. We will provide the supplies for you to create your own masterpiece. $0-4. Caddo Lake State Park. 903-679-3351. Kelsey. Johnson@tpwd.texas.gov.
THURSDAY, JUNE 22
Whole Foods Market Community Giving Day – 8am-10pm. Shop at Whole Foods Market Highland Park, where 5 percent of the day’s proceeds will be donated to the Nasher Sculpture Center. Whole Foods Market Highland Park, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Dallas. 214-242-5151. Coppell Cultural Committee – 6:30-7:30pm. The committee consists of city staff and community members interested in ways to promote cultural inclusivity and diverse programming for all members of the Coppell community. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd. Catalog. Coppelltx.gov/Polaris/.
FRIDAY, JUNE 23
Social Science: Patterns – 7-11pm. Discover the Perot Museum after hours, for a unique adults-only event filled with innovative experiments, current research, signature cocktails, dynamic performances and engaging discussions. $15-25. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St. 214-428-5555.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
How Do I Know if my Garden is Water Wise? – 10am-12pm. Learn how to organically conserve a precious natural resource, water, with Dr. Peter Schaar. $10-15. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas. 214-428-7476. TexasDiscoveryGardens.org.
North Central Texas Stewardship Forum – 10am -12pm. Networking and peer-led roundtable discussion. Learn about the Forum’s outreach impact. Share highlights of current sustainability initiatives in your community and assist with establishing a framework for the Forum moving forward. North Central Texas Council of Govts offices, 616 Six Flags Dr, Arlington. 817-695-9223. NCTCOG. Org/stewardship.
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Megafest 2017- June 28- July 1, Event times vary. Presented by Bishop T.D. Jakes and the Potters’ House. Experience all kinds of wholesome, fun-filled activities such as a comedy show, faith-inspired film screenings, amazing fine art and
savethedate WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 7-8:30pm Live in Possibility We often create barriers for ourselves that exist only in our mind. These roadblocks prevent us from taking steps towards the things we truly want in our lives. Live in Possibility helps you to recognize real or perceived constraints, and remove or shift them to create new possibilities. This workshop will lead you through a vision exercise to help you let go of old patterns that are no longer serving you Presented by Mastermind Meditation Center 3858 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas For more information call 214-522-4575 or visit MastermindMeditate.com
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motivational speaking events. Just be passionate about life and your family, and you’re guaranteed to have an awesome. Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention center and other locations. 1-800. BISHOP-2. Mega-fest.org. Managing Stress – 7-8pm. A managing stress seminar can free you from illusions and misconceptions and give you a new perspective. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 1320 N Cooper St, Ste 112, Arlington. BKDallas.net
Stories in the Stars – 9-9:30pm. Take a tour of the night sky and listen to stories about the season’s brightest constellations. Meet beside the Cedar Hollow Picnic Pavilion. Bring chairs and blankets for sitting. Free with $5 paid park admission. Eisenhower State Park. 903-465-1956. Kate.Saling@ tpwd.texas.gov.
THURSDAY, JUNE 29
Butterfly Tea Party featuring “Bonjour Butterfly” – 10:30am-12:30pm. Enjoy ‘fancy’ activities, crafts, tea and snacks, as we celebrate the book, “Bonjour Butterfly,” by Jane O’Connor! We end our party with our noon butterfly release. $2-12. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas. 214-428-7476. TexasDiscovery Gardens.org.
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Nocturnal Jeopardy – 9-10pm. Join a ranger for an outdoor twist on the classic game show. Meet in the amphitheater forspea a game of nature and park-themed Jeopardy. All ages welcome. Dinosaur Valley State Park. 254-897-4588. Jenn.Menge@ tpwd.texas.gov.
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daily Energy Blast — Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org. The Omni Imax: Ft Worth — Showtimes and features online. $7/adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.
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.
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, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-2489126. AnandaDallas.org.
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.
Dynamic Meditation — 10-11am. One of the active meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.
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.
Lunch Time Yoga — 11:30am-12:15pm. Take a break from your day and spend lunch with us! Enjoy a 45 minute flow class that will to re-energize your body, mind and spirit. Free. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.
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.
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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 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.
Every Body Flow — 9:30-10:30am. This yoga session puts emphasis on stretching, strengthening and realigning no matter what shape an attendees body is in. All Levels Welcome. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-3434764. YogaByRachael@outlook.com. Yoga for Children & Tweens — 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-5738821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Stretch & Digest — 12:15-1pm. Target those trouble muscles for folks who work at a desk hips, hamstrings, low back, neck - in a slow paced, restorative-style yoga class. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-3434764. YogaByRachael@Outlook.com.
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. FriendsPlaceAds.com.
Tuesday Meditation — 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the silence of a gently guided meditation. All levels of experience welcome. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, The Gathering Place, Dallas. KarenRomestan@DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org. 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.
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. Cos micCafeDallas.com.
Group Meditation — 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with like-minded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy. Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas@aol.com. AnandaDallas.org. 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.
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. Taoist.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. 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.
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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. 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 halfhour 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.
Every Body Flow — 9:30-10:30am. This yoga session puts emphasis on stretching, strengthening and realigning no matter what shape an attendees body is in. All Levels Welcome. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-343-
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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.
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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. 214515-6525. 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.
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.
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 Prarie 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.
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. Dal lasArboretum.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.
‘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
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Yoga in the Park — 10-11am. Enjoy the serenity of yoga in the park. Perform sun salutations with guidance from Dallas Yoga Center. Meets at the Muse Family Performance Pavilion. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. 214-716-4500. Info@KlydeWarrenPark.org
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 ACUPUNCTURE HOUSE CALLS OF DALLAS Kim Blankenship, L.Ac. 214-697-8118 AffordableAcu.com TX LIC #01445
“My goal is to make acupuncture accessible for people who are unable to travel to clinic appointments or those who simply prefer the convenience of home treatments. I focus on pain issues, migraines, respiratory and digestive issues, post-operative recovery, stress management, fibromyalgia and cancer treatment side-effects.” Call now to schedule appointment.
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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 30.
CHIROPRACTIC HEIKKINEN CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE CENTER
DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD
Paul, Heikkinen, D.C., Marsha, Heikkinen, D.C. 820 E. Cartwright Rd, Suite 133, Mesquite, TX 972-285-3232 HeikkinenChiropractic.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.
Our office is a family owned and operated business dedicated to helping our patients realize their natural healing abilities. We utilize chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and nutrition to effectively treat the whole person. We live to give you Back Your Life. See us for pain relief, wellness care, and much more.
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ANTI-AGING RENEWED VITALITY INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER Dr. William Spurlock, MD, Medical Director 9535 Forest Ln, Suite 100, Dallas 214-740-4703 440 LBJ Freeway, Suite 475, Las Colinas 972-589-1677 RenewedVitalityMD.com
We are an integrative and holistic medical clinic; the ideal choice to find relief from menopause, low testosterone, weight gain, fatigue, thyroid disorder, various types of hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, chronic viral syndromes, and many other illnesses. Our doctors find the source of illnesses and work with you, using proven, advanced technology. See ad, back cover.
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 20.
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We believe in safe cosmetics. We know origins of our herbs and ingredients. Our luxurious age-defying Frankincense Intense Cream is scientifically formulated and clinically proven to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Call me now to find out more about our products, schedule a party and receive 10% off.
CONCIERGE SERVICE 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.
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.
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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, iMIEV 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. See our website for details.
BREEZE ENERGY
855-391-WIND (9463) BreezeEnergy.com 100% Pure, Green, Texas. Wind power uses no water; which is critical in a droughtplagued state. Using wind energy, you’re good to the environment and your wallet. At an average of 8.6 cents per kilowatt hour, our residential rates are lower than TXU and Green Mountain for aver-age 12-month plans. See ad, page 3.
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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.
PRIMACARE
13 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 888-286-4603 PrimaCare.com With 13 Urgent Care Centers, PrimaCare serves the medical needs of area families with courtesy, convenience and compassion. Open 7 days a week with extended hours. No appointment necessary. Most insurance accepted. Use our Call Ahead Service and wait where your want. Open: Monday–Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday– Sunday 8am–5pm.
HERBAL MEDICINE DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkwy, Suite 1000, Irving 18601 LBJ Suite 501 Mesquite 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.com
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Trained in China and graduated from S. Korea’s most prestigious Medical Universities, Dr. Chapa is an Oriental Medical Doctor, Board Certified Herbalist and Licensed Acupuncturist with over 20 years experience. He helps patients find relief using acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. He offers over 1000 safe, organic herbal medicines and formulas.
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ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas 214-887-8325 Leslie.ACN_Herbs@yahoo.com LeslieDuong.com
ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation. You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad, page 19.
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 page 36.
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 5.
SMILE RANCH
Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath 972-772-7645 SmileRanchDentistry.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 back cover.
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 28.
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
Kotsanis, MD Constantine A. 2260 Pool Road, Grapevine 817-481-6342 DrKotsanis@gmail.com KotsanisInstitute.com Dr. Kotsanis blends modern medicine with time-tested older disciplines, creating unique treatments for each person. He believes proper nutrition is the foundation and applies this to treating conditions ranging from autism spectrum to chronic diseases. You’re invited to his FREE monthly Lunch & Learns. The schedule’s on their website.
RENEWED VITALITY INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER
NUTRITION LIVING WELL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
Dr. William Spurlock, MD, Medical Director 9535 Forest Ln, Suite 100, Dallas 214-740-4703 440 LBJ Freeway, Suite 475, Las Colinas 972-589-1677 RenewedVitalityMD.com
We are an integrative and holistic medical clinic; the ideal choice to find relief from menopause, low testosterone, weight gain, fatigue, thyroid disorder, various types of hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, chronic viral syndromes, and many other illnesses. Our doctors find the source of illnesses and work with you, using proven, advanced technology. See ad, back cover.
TENNANT INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Betty Murray, CN, IFMCP, CHC 14330 Midway Rd, Suite 121, Dallas 972-930-0260 Info@LivingWellDallas.com LivingWellDallas.com Betty Murray is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor who makes the science of nutrition easy to understand and implement. A specialist in metabolic and digestive disorders, weight loss resistance and body bio-chemistry master, Betty teaches clients how to utilize nutritional interventions to improve their health. Schedule your free 20-minute consultation.
NATURAL HEALTH SHOP
400 North Coit Rd, Suite 1902, Richardson 972-664-1990 NaturalHealthTX.com
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 11.
DR. JOHN WOODWARD, MD
Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Lane, Suite A-315, Dallas 972-566-7870 AboutHormones.org Dr. Woodward specializes in hormone replacement for men and women, diagnosis and management of Breast Cancer and Diabetes and been a pioneer in bioidentical hormone replacement for 30 years. He developed an innovative and effective method to help the body make some of its own hormones. Call for an appointment.
MEDITATION
Natural Healthy Shop has everyday low prices on over 9,000 health and wellness products and supplements. They specialize in special orders. The shop is fully stocked with groceries, supplements, sports nutrition, beauty products, special needs nutrition, massage, detox. Located at the intersection of Coit and Roundrock. Open 7 days a week.
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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, page 7.
SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP
9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Suite 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us
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, inside front cover.
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 28.
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12 Metroplex Area locations Hollywoodfeed.com Offering some of the widest selections of natural and holistic pet foods and products in the Metroplex, these well-stocked neighborhood locations also have interesting and unique pet and pet-owner products at reasonable prices. Professional pet grooming and self-service dog washing stations available. Check out our famous Mississippi Made Dog beds.
PHARMACIES
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.
ABRAMS-ROYAL COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 8220 Abrams Rd, Dallas 214-349-8000 4909 W. Park Blvd, Plano 972-599-7700 ARP-RX.com
Concord Dallas is the church that grows people. Their core values are passion for Christ, passion for people and catalyst for change. Services are Sundays at 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.
5502 Ben Davis, Sachse 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com UnityOfSachse.com
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.
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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Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Lane, Dallas White Rock United Methodist Church, 1450 Old Gate Lane, Dallas 214-762-1661 dallas.tx@taoist.org www.taoist.org Taoist Tai Chi internal arts of health provide a whole body, mind and spirit practice for people of all ages, bringing health, balance, flexibility, strength and stillness. The full range-of-motion moves work the tendons, joints, connective tissues and internal organs, while helping to develop a compassionate and balanced approach to life.
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Family owned and operated since 1980, with more than 135 years of combined experience. Our pharmacists work to provide proactive solutions to restore health and wellness. We work as trusted partners with physicians and patients to develop targeted treatment plans and customized wellness programs for your unique needs. Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PACB) certified. See ad, back cover.
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Dr. Brittney Barton, DVM 4509 Lemmon Ave, Dallas 214-329-9454 HEALVet.com
We are a full service Veterinary hospital that focuses on the day to day needs of your pet, from preventative care, illness to surgical support. Devoted to helping support your aging pet, we provide rehabilitative therapies, acupuncture, education and supplemental support. Our goals include advocacy, enrichment services and we provide home delivery of medications and pet nutrition. See ad, page 32.
THE ANIMAL DOCTOR
Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad, page 38.
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. believes that the power that made the body can heal the body. We offer the highest level of drug free veterinary care available.
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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 16 & 36.
Integrative Medical Group
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 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.
ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS 2455 Ridge Road, Suite 151, Rockwall 972-771-8900 RockwallColonics.com
“Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comfortable and healing environment. We know that timehonored healing traditions – Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal medicine, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic and Colonics work. Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Relief from pain, stress and tension and the opportunity to achieve your highest potential.” See ad, page 25.
YARD AND GARDEN 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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