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PET-SAFE LAWNS Avoiding Toxic Chemicals

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BRAIN HEALTH Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia

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Saluting the Men in Our Lives s we begin the summer season when fathers are remembered, schedules are a little less cluttered and wanderlust begins to set in, we’re focusing on health and fitness for him, well-being for the whole family and a greener future for our cities.

First, we dig into something many of the women I know complain about and (as I discovered while putting together this issue) many men admit: the fact that men are challenged when it comes to taking care of their own health. I watched my own brother disconnect himself from the medical apparatus in the hospital room where he was recovering from a mild heart attack, put on his clothes and leave the hospital. A couple or years later he died of heart disease, quickly and suddenly.

All my life I had seen him eat whatever he wanted, refuse to exercise and disregard his health. He was my only brother, and I loved him. Unfortunately, he was also my poster child for what not to do to live past 50.

So I’ve seen this phenomenon with my own eyes, and it appears that research bears it out too. In our Men’s Health Roundup, “Too Proud for Prevention,” three male doctors in North Texas discuss the problem and explain how they get their male patients to overcome pride, fears and cultural attitudes and take charge of their own health. I especially like the approach of our ER doc turned functional medicine practitioner who conversationally “eases up” on his male patients to gain their trust, reduce their fears and get them talking to him about their health and wellness concerns so that he can educate and encourage them to do better.

Chris Bruno offers a different kind of inspiration with his personal essay, “Fatherhood’s Pain and Glory: We Must Face Our Own Story First.” While it’s commendable when men take to heart the biblical admonition in 1Timothy to provide for and “cover” their families, they should also follow the basic flight safety rule: Put on your own oxygen mast first, so you can then help others.

Of course, cerebral health knows no gender, and “Food Sleuth” Melinda Hemmelgarn’s “Brain-Savers: Smart Strategies to Keep Dementia at Bay” is a must-read for anyone concerned with preventing and treating cognitive decline and memory loss. More than a third of dementia cases are preventable, she says, so adopting diet and lifestyle risk reduction measures is a “no-brainer.” Judging from my own aging relatives, I’ve decided that we should make these prevention strategies part of our daily routine way before we begin noticing gray hairs. Dallas’s own UT Center for Brain Health also weighs in on this subject, with an eyeopening infographic on page 24.

We’ve packed lots more good stuff into our June issue, including our very timely Green Living feature, “Prewired for the Future: Transportation Drives Urban Planning.” It just so happens that both our longtime sponsor Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and the city of Dallas are holding public hearings as they grapple with how to prepare for a future that preserves our natural assets and improves (or at least doesn’t hurt) our air quality, while increasing mobility in this mega-region of more than 7 million people who love their cars, horses and barbecue.

As always, we offer plenty of useful tidbits—about mold remediation, minimalist home environments and pet-safe lawns. These are all small takeaways that you can integrate into your daily routines to help you on your journey to a greener, healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.

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Contents 18 A Clean Environment 21 Makes for A Clean Body

Environmental Health Center Dallas Leads the Way

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PREVENTION

Why Men Need to Take Charge of Their Health

22 BRAIN-SAVERS Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia

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25 FATHERHOOD’S PAIN AND GLORY

We Must Face Our Own Story First

28 PRE-WIRED

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Transportation Drives Urban Planning

30 THE MINIMALIST FAMILY

Trading Clutter for Calm

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Groundwork Dallas Hosts Grand Opening of Hines Park

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ines Park, located at 9601 Harry Hines Boulevard, in West Dallas, was once a neglected and litter-filled green space. Groundwork Dallas adopted the park four years ago and has constructed a loop trail, rock garden, wildlife viewing platform, benches and fencing to make this a beautiful sanctuary in an industrial part of the city.

Groundwork Dallas will host the grand opening from 9 to 11 a.m., June 7, with light refreshments, music, binoculars for birdwatching and a guided walk on the newly constructed trails. There will also be a BioBlitz, which focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time, at 10 a.m.

Groundwork Dallas hosts one Saturday Volunteer Day per month at Hines Park, where volunteers clear litter and debris, maintain trails or install fencing that prevents litter from the highway finding its way to the lake and Hines Park environs. Volunteers have also planted about 75 native shrubs and flowers to foster biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem. Project supporters include the city of Dallas and many charitable foundations around the DFW area, including the Boone Family Foundation.

Park at Xenco Labs, 9701 Harry Hines Blvd. For more information, visit GroundworkDallas.org.

Don’t Miss the Annual DFW Pond Tour

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he North Texas Water Garden Society’s 28th annual Tour of Ponds on June 8 and 9 is a two-day, self-guided tour of 40 member ponds all across the Metroplex. Seven are new and nine ponds are included in the enchanted night tour that is open until 11 p.m. A $20 tour book guide features 40 pond listings, descriptions, directions and color pictures, a map and pond related articles of interest. One book per carload gains access to all 40 ponds.

The book is available at Creative Water Gardens, in Garland, Dickson Brothers, in Mesquite, Chesshir Stone, in Dallas, Whiz Q Stone, in Fort Worth, Shades of Green, in Frisco, Dr Delphinium, in Richardson, Jacksons Home and Garden, in Dallas, Sublime Water Gardens, in Flower Mound, Let’s Be Koi, in Waxahachie, North Haven Gardens, in Dallas, Plants and Planters, in Richardson, Puckett’s Nursery, in Allen, Wild Birds Unlimited, in McKinney, and online.

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Junior Master Naturalist Program Enrolling for Fall

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egistration for fourth to sixth grade students in the Junior Master Naturalist: Explore the True Nature of Texas program opens in July, with classes running from September through May at the Biodiversity Education Center in Coppell Nature Park. The program encourages children to become lovers of nature and responsible stewards of the environment through engaging classroom training and field-based discoveries.

Led by the Biodiversity Center’s educational staff and North Texas Master Naturalist volunteers, this program includes seven sections that introduce different aspects of the natural environment. Each section consists of one classroom lesson, followed by a field trip practicum. Classes take place at the Biodiversity Education Center, where students explore foundational concepts through engaging activities.

Each field trip is hosted at conservation sites throughout North Texas.

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event briefs

New Downtown Dallas Holistic Festival Showcases Health and Wellness Alternatives

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i Revolution, the largest qigong event in North America, will be held August 24 through 26 at the Austin Convention Center. Qigong practitioner Jeff Primack and 20 other instructors teach the 9-Breath Method, a signature technique taught to more than 50,000 live people.

He says, “Experiencing ourselves as pure energy for even one minute is the ultimate ‘reset button’ to relieve stress and improve focus. Oxygen retention and pulsation of breath is the secret of the masters, and few courses offer this level of comprehensive instruction.”

Qigong exercises and food-based healing are taught in detail. On the first day, instructors teach guests Level One Qigong Healing And Breathing applications and move into more powerful breathing applications on days two and three.

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he inaugural Holistic Health and Wellness Festival in downtown Dallas will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 29. The free community event is at Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, just east of the farmers’ market and the convention center. Attendees can meet local alternative health practitioners, sample food and drinks, take part in complimentary classes and interactive workshops and even receive free haircuts.

Queen Gwyn Askerneese, of Mobile Wellness, sponsor of the Festival, says, “The goal of this event is to help people learn what they won’t hear from conventional medical professionals about naturally healing the body using herbs, Gwyn Askerneese food and various treatments that were successfully used long before our modern medical system existed.”

Attendees can try samples of juices and vegetarian foods and take part in tai chi, restorative yoga for the family, cultural dance and other movement classes. Practitioners will also lead workshops on topics such as Using Herbs and Oils for Health and Vitality, Modern Medicine versus Naturopathic Medicine and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.

The festival includes naturopathic doctors, acupuncturists, therapeutic massage experts, Thai Ayurvedic medicinal massage practitioners, herbalists, raw juice vendors, reiki practitioners, natural healers, wellness coaches and vendors of healthy and natural products. All of the experts will answer questions, give recommendations and provide information on ailments, pain, disease and other problems people may be experiencing.

“People used to achieve wellness through the natural world, but our modern medical system has moved away from natural methods. There are many local holistic resources and practitioners who use natural methods to diagnose why the body functions or malfunctions the way it does. These experts also know how to use ancient and proven forms of treatment that will help us achieve balance, not just physically, but mentally and spiritually, as well,” Askerneese says.

Other sponsors of the event include Life Bound Wellness, The Afiya Center and the Temple of Maat Spiritual Center. Free haircuts will be provided by Texas Fadez Barber College on a first-come, first-served basis.

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• Choose a clean vehicle option if purchasing a new vehicle (electric, hybrid, natural gas, propane, biofuels, SmartWay) • Use a vehicle-approved biofuel in your car (E85 and B20)

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orth Texans can participate in Clean Air Action Day on June 21 by doing at least one thing to help improve air quality.

This special day is held each year to help raise awareness for the problems of air pollution and the different ways that people can work toward making the air cleaner.

This is an important way to help preserve the planet and make it better for both ourselves and future generations to live on.

People can share their plans on Clean Air Action Day, on social media by using #CAAD2019 and tagging @NCTCOGtrans to qualify for a chance to win a prize.

Clean air choices for June 21 • Carpool or vanpool

• Attend meetings remotely

• Use mass transit

• Switch to energy efficient light bulbs

• Bike or walk

• Pursue energy-efficient home improvement projects

• Telecommute

• Take lunch to work or summer activities • Maintain consistent driving speed by avoiding quick accelerations and hard braking • Reduce idling • Combine trips or drive less • Report smoking, polluting vehicles (#SMOKE) • Stay up-to-date on regular vehicle maintenance and state emissions and safety inspection • Consider an electric or other alternative fuel lawn mower

• Call for an alternative-fueled or hybrid vehicle if going to the airport or around town • Buy local or at places where less driving is required • Encourage someone else to make clean air choices on 6-21-19 • Tell a friend about Air North Texas and options that help improve air quality in the region • Sign up for air pollution alerts • Commit to making clean air choices the entire ozone season • Create an account and log commutes at TryParkingIt.com Taking a walk in nature is also a great way to celebrate Clean Air Day 2019. We only have one planet, and this is a good time to reaffirming our commitment to protecting Mother Earth and making sure that the air that we breathe is as clean and healthy as possible.

For more information and help in implementing these actions, visit NCTCOG.org.

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Imbibe Less to Lower Blood Pressure Even moderate alcohol consumption—seven to 13 drinks a week—increases the risk of high blood pressure, according to a new analysis of the health records of 17,000 U.S. adults. Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center researchers found that the average blood pressure among nondrinkers was about 109/67, among moderate drinkers 128/79 and among heavy drinkers 153/82, based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the years 1988 to 1994. The higher readings could be the result of alcohol’s affect on the brain and liver, or because it raises caloric intake, partly by increasing appetite, say the researchers.

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Eat Med Diet to Boost Performance What we consume can boost our body even in the short term, a new study from St. Louis University shows. After eating the Mediterranean diet for just four days, athletes ran faster than after eating a Western diet. In the study, published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, seven women and four men ate one of two diets for four days: the Mediterranean, with its emphasis on whole fruits and vegetables, nuts, olive oil and whole grains, or the Western, high in trans and saturated fats, dairy, refined sugars, refined and highly processed vegetable oils, sodium and processed foods. After a nine-to-16-day break, they followed the other diet.

The athletes exercised on a treadmill for five kilometers after each diet and were found to have run 6 percent faster after following the Mediterranean diet, despite similar heart rates and perceived levels of exertion.

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Regardless of the type of protein consumed, lowcarb diets significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a study presented at the latest annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology. Analyzing the records of almost 14,000 people over a 20-year period, researchers found that diets such as Atkins, ketogenic and paleo, which emphasize protein instead of fruits, vegetables and grains, boosted the risk of AFib by 18 percent compared to diets with moderate carb intake. Researchers theorize that consuming less produce and fewer grains may aggravate inflammation, while eating high amounts of protein and fat may increase oxidative stress. Both conditions are linked to AFib, in which the heart beats irregularly, potentially causing palpitations, dizziness and fatigue. It’s also linked to a five-fold increase in strokes.

For those that don’t move vigorously throughout the day—whether stuck behind a desk or lying on a couch in front of a screen— there’s good news in a recent American Cancer Society study: Replacing just 30 minutes a day of stationary time with such moderate physical activities as brisk walking and dancing reduces the risk of dying over 14 years by a whopping 45 percent. Even light activities such as walking slowly, playing pool and doing housework like vacuuming for half an hour reduce mortality risk by 15 percent.

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Take Magnesium to Optimize Vitamin D Magnesium seems to optimize vitamin D, increasing the vitamin’s utilization for those with insufficient levels and decreasing it in those with excessive amounts.

In a randomized trial of 250 people between ages 50 and 85 that were considered at risk for colorectal cancer, researchers at the VanderbiltIngram Cancer Center found that changes in blood levels of vitamin D were significantly affected by the intake of magnesium—a mineral in which 80 percent of Americans are deficient. In addition to supplements, magnesium-rich foods include dark leafy greens, beans, whole grains, dark chocolate, nuts, avocados and fatty fish such as salmon.

Find a Green Space and Make a Friend Integrating green spaces among living areas increases trust among strangers, according to a study from Canada’s University of Waterloo. Participants in walking tours of a Vancouver neighborhood were asked to complete a smartphone questionnaire at six stops, including at a rainbowpainted crosswalk and both wild and manicured community gardens. Researchers found that colorful design elements and green spaces were linked to higher levels of happiness, plus greater trust of strangers and environmental stewardship. “The urban design interventions we studied are relatively simple and low cost, but show great potential to improve individuals’ emotional and social lives,” says Hanna Negami, lead author.

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Legal Pot Lifts Junk Food Sales Apparently, the fabled marijuanainduced “munchies” cravings don’t have people reaching for carrots.

A new study from the University of Connecticut found that shortly after Colorado, Washington and Oregon legalized recreational marijuana, increases in purchases were recorded in those states for potato chips (5.3 percent), cookies (4.1 percent) and ice cream (3.1 percent).

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Internet users can help fight global deforestation even while surfing. German online search engine Ecosia, now used in 183 countries, diverts its advertising revenue from click-throughs to planting trees worldwide to the tune of more than 52 million since 2009. With each search, the company says, it removes around two-anda-half pounds of carbon dioxide from the air. Christian Kroll, Ecosia’s founder, wrote, “Climate change is a very real threat, and if we’re to stop the world heating above the 1.5 degrees warned about in the IPCC [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change] report, we need to plant trees at scale.” Kroll suggests that if Ecosia were to get as big as Google, they could absorb 15 percent of all global carbon dioxide emissions.

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Baby Balking

Climate Change Discourages Childbearing

USA Today has reported that concerns about climate change are giving women pause about bearing children. The U.S. birthrate has been falling for years, and in 2017, it was 60.3 births per 1,000 women, the lowest fertility rate since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began keeping such records in 1909. Related causes such as women marrying later, worries about the economy and the difficulty of finding affordable child care have all been suggested. But prospective parents are also thinking about the increased frequency and intensity of storms and other natural disasters such as drought and wildfires. Further, geopolitical unrest and scarcity of water and other resources are convincing some to at least postpone their decision to increase the population.

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Far Out

Earth’s Atmosphere Extends Past Moon

The scientific boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and space is the Kármán line, 62 miles high.

But a team of astronomers have published evidence in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics that the geocorona, a tenuous cloud of neutral hydrogen in the outermost region of the Earth’s atmosphere that glows in far-ultraviolet light, extends much farther than the moon. The discovery means that telescopes positioned in the geocorona will need to have some of their settings adjusted for deep-space observations.

3-D Meat

Printer Produces Plant-Based Substitute

Researcher Giuseppe Scionti, owner of Nova Meat, in Barcelona, Spain, has developed a synthetic meat substitute using vegetable proteins that imitate protein complexes found in real meat.

Produced using a 3-D printer, it can mimic the texture of beef or chicken. The specialist in biomedicine and tissue engineering has been working for 10 years on bioprinting different synthetic tissues such as artificial corneas, skin and ears.

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Clean Water Solution in the Pipeline

With the world facing a future of climate change and water scarcity, finding an environmental way to cleanse drinking water is paramount. Researchers in China contend they are working on a method to remove bacteria from water that’s both highly efficient and environmentally sound. By shining ultraviolet light onto a two-dimensional sheet of graphitic carbon nitride, the team’s prototype can purify two-and-a-half gallons of water in one hour, killing virtually all the harmful bacteria present. This technique of photocatalytic disinfection is an alternative to current eco-unfriendly water filtration systems such as chlorination or ozone disinfection.

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Norwegian Nudge

Countries Learn from Recycling Strategy

In Norway, up to 97 percent of the country’s plastic bottles are recycled, and other countries are taking note.

The government’s environmental taxes reward companies that are eco-friendly. If a company recycles more than 95 percent of its plastic, then its tax is dropped.

Customers pay a deposit on each bottled product they buy. To get back their money, they must return their used bottles to one of the 3,700 machines found in the country’s supermarkets and convenience stores. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimates that if current global trends continue, plastic trash in the ocean will outweigh fish by 2050.

Revamping Recycling China Forces U.S. Cities to Change Specs

China, one of the world’s main importers of recyclable waste, is rejecting shipments that are more than 0.5 percent impure, so loads contaminated by a greasy pizza box, disposable coffee cups and the odd plastic bag could end up in the local landfill instead. Most single-use cups, for instance, are lined with a fine film of polyethylene, which makes the cups liquid-proof, but also difficult and expensive to reprocess. Most waste management facilities will treat the cups as trash. Since China banned impure plastics, many U.S. municipalities no longer accept plastics numbered 3 to 7, which can include yogurt cups, butter tubs and vegetable oil bottles.

Another contamination culprit is food residue. Washing out food scraps from recyclables can be just as important as putting the appropriate item in the recycling bin.

Action Alert

Banish Toxic Air in Plane Cabins

Flying safety is more than making it to our destination; it’s about the air we have to breathe while in the skies. Toxic fume events can occur when air, contaminated by engine exhaust, fuel fumes, de-icing fluids and/or ozone, enters the aircraft cabin through the jet engine intake. Exposure to even low levels of these contaminants can incapacitate passengers and crew, and long-term exposure could lead to debilitating health issues.

In April, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Cabin Air Safety Act (H.R. 2208) to protect commercial airline passengers and crew from toxic cabin air. Follow its progress at GovTrack.US.

The bill would require training on toxic fumes for all pilots, crew members and flight attendants; make sure the Federal Aviation Administration maintains a record of all reports of and conducts investigations into all toxic fume occurrences; and direct the airline industry to install detectors in the air supply system of planes to locate sources of contamination.

Contact a congressional representative, listed on GovTrack.

US, to support the bill.

Hopper Stopper

Endangered Frogs Keep Millions of Acres as Habitat

A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the protected status of 1.8 million acres of critical California mountain habitat for the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs and the mountain yellow-legged frogs, species that have declined by 90 percent, and Yosemite toads.

In 2017, a year after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated the land as protected under the Endangered Species Act, the California Cattlemen’s Association challenged the decision. U.S. District Court Judge Trevor McFadden stated the group had failed to establish that any of its members suffered injury from the designation.

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Mold Matters

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Kill It Naturally

Heavy rains, leaky pipes and floods can lead to mold growth, which can create poor and even toxic indoor air quality. Irritating the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs of both moldsensitive and nonallergic people, mold can also cause immediate or delayed respiratory symptoms; some can be extremely severe in individuals prone to asthma.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that people with a weakened immune system are at higher risk of health effects from mold, which can also instigate a chronic cough. Toxic reactions can include pulmonary hemorrhaging in infants and memory loss in young children.

A roof leak, burst pipe or malfunctioning water heater can all set the stage for mold to take root, sometimes hidden behind walls and cabinetry. Even in homes that haven’t been damaged by excessive water, mold can be found wherever humidity levels are high, including basements, garages and showers. Proper ventilation and repair of leaky fixtures can help keep mold growth at bay.

According to the CDC, mold growth can be removed from hard surfaces with soap and water. Natural antimicrobials such as plain white vinegar and baking soda are also powerful cleansers; tea tree oil is a natural, antibacterial and antiseptic fungicide that can kill black mold on impermeable surfaces.

Remediation of extensive mold growth on drywall and other permeable building materials is best left to professionals to arrest its spread and prevent toxic spores from becoming airborne. There are many companies that use eco-friendly “green” methods and materials.

If choosing to go the DIY route, sequester the area to be worked on and use specialized HEPA filters and a respirator to avoid inhaling spores. Use protective goggles and gloves throughout the entire process.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency suggests that surface sampling may be useful to determine if an area has been adequately cleaned or remediated.

Sampling for mold should be conducted by professionals that have specific experience in designing mold sampling protocols, sampling methods and interpreting results.

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A Clean Environment Makes for a Clean Body and Mind

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hether a person lives in the city or the countryside, exposure to toxins can be a concern. The healthcare professionals at the Environmental Health Center Dallas understand the toll that these toxins and frequencies can take on the body, and work to decrease their patients’ exposure and susceptibility while promoting clean living.

Unfortunately, there are thousands of Elizabeth Seymour, M.D. chemical byproducts that people come in contact with each day from air-pollens, smog, mold, carpets, cleaning supplies, and perfume, to name a few. Even the electromagnetic radiation from Wi-Fi is becoming a worry.

“Often, patients come to us after having seen many physicians and specialists to no avail,” says Elizabeth Seymour, M.D., a family and functional medicine physician at Environmental Health Center. “We work to get to the root cause—and we often find that the root cause is directly related to these everyday stressors.”

William J. Rea, M.D., founded the Environmental Health Center in 1974, and was a pioneer in pinpointing the correlation between human health and the environment. He saw that buildup from various exposures can cause a variety of physical and mental complications, including headaches, blood vessel abnormalities, asthma, sleep disturbance, learning disorders, inflammatory problems and even cancer.

“I remember the first time I attended one of Dr. Rea’s conferences about mold and mycotoxins,” says Seymour. “He has saved so many lives and done phenomenal work, and I am so grateful to have learned from him and want to do my best to continue his legacy.”

Seymour conducts a variety of skin, blood and urine tests to gauge a patient’s sensitivity and inflammatory response to different substances. Some are more sensitive than others to certain types of foods, molds, heavy metals and other toxins, and by knowing exactly which substances are problematic to the patient, she can build an individualized, multifaceted detox program. In the event that a change in lifestyle is not possible, she uses treatments that help desensitize the patient to these stressors so they can live their lives with fewer symptoms and reactions.

The Environmental Health Center is founded on three simple tenets: clean environment, clean water, and organic, whole foods.

Clean Environment. While it can be difficult to control exposure outside, people have the power to change their home environment. There are many factors to consider: moisture in the

bathroom, mold in the walls, pesticides in the garden, chemicals in the cleaning supplies, electromagnetic radiation from Wi-Fi, dander from pets, off-gassing from mattresses and carpets, and more. “It is so important to make changes where you can—and I always walk my patients through the steps for having mold remediated, leaks fixed, toxic garden and cleaning supplies replaced and more,” Seymour says.

Clean Water. Many people are still drinking out of plastic bottles, knowing that plastic can leach chemicals into their water. “Imagine children playing sports and drinking from plastic while the bottle sits under the Texas sun; this heat increases the chemicals entering the water,” Seymour says.

“Some patients also are misled by thinking BPA-free means toxin-free, and even buy BPA-free plastic baby bottles, but there are other chemicals that can make their way into water.” Seymour explains that city tap water can also be contaminated, and recommends instead drinking purified spring water from glass bottles, both of which are available at the Environmental Health Center. Another suggestion is a whole home reverse osmosis filtration system.

Organic, Whole Food. “This is a heavy, loaded topic, as people have to eat every day, yet so many of our food sources are contaminated—and these contaminants make their way into our bodies,” Seymour says. Animals are injected with hormones and antibiotics to grow faster and prevent parasites; fruits and vegetables are sprayed with pesticides to kill weeds and insects; and other food products are so processed, modified and filled with additives that there is not a shred of nutritional value remaining. “I try to educate my patients that food needs to be real, food needs to be organic—because the body needs minerals and nutrients and calories; cells depend on those nutrients, and many biochemical processes cannot happen without them.”

Many patients that visit the Environmental Health Center find that by switching to organic pproduce, reducing consumption of inflammatory foods, changing from carpet to ceramic floors, ditching plastic bottles for glass or powering off their cell phone at night, they can reclaim their health. Many symptoms and physical ail-

ments subside when we make a conscious effort, with the help of their physician, to live a toxin-free life.

The Environmental Health Center is located at 8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Ste. 220, in Dallas. For more information, call 214-368-4132 or visit EHCD.com. See ad on page 6.

Gina Cronin is a writer for Natural Awakenings magazine. To connect, visit GinaImagines.com.

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Too Proud for Prevention Why Men Need to Take Charge of Their Health by Sheila Julson

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ccording to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, men are 24 percent less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year. Stubborn social stigmas cause men to be reluctant to talk about certain physical symptoms. That, combined with a fear of diagnosis and being uncomfortable with exams, leads men to skip recommended screenings or even see a doctor when they’re having pain or symptoms. Natural Awakenings spoke with three healthcare providers to get their expertise on why men need to take charge of their health, and how they inspire them to do so.

Dr. John Roland, a functional medicine doctor and owner of Evolution Medicine Dallas, observes that men have a hard time relating to health concerns Dr. John Roland and coming in to address them.

He’s developed what he refers to as “functional medicine lite”, in which he just addresses a few issues at a time to get patients headed in the right direction. He’s found that his intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy has been a good way to open dialogue about men’s health issues.

In conjunction with IV vitamin therapy, he gets patients’ medical histories and list of current medications. “That gives me some hints about their underlying medical issues. For instance, if somebody

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has peptic ulcer disease, I know that they aren’t as likely to process B12, so I put that in their IV and tell them I suspect that, based on the information they’ve given me, they’re vitamin deficient,” he explains. “If they get a response—and 40 percent of general public needs more B12, so they’ll likely get a response—I’ll follow up with them and often hear they had more energy and less muscle tenderness. I tell them about B12, but that’s just the first layer. I’ll suggest they come back to talk about other issues.”

Roland doesn’t offer hormone therapy, but he will discuss testosterone with male patients over age 50 due to the endocrine disruption that occurs with exposure to insecticides, pesticides and stressful lifestyles.

“They’ll often reply, ‘My sex life is fine,’ but I tell them that’s not the whole story. Testosterone also helps with cholesterol levels, muscle mass, bone mass and mental functioning. So, I’ll work that into the conversation. My goal is overall health. What man doesn’t want more physical and mental vitality?”

Roland has found a slow, educational approach to be effective in having better discussions about health with men. “Some guys are fine with their daily lives of going to work, coming home, having a beer at night and getting to sleep, but there are other things going on that you need to pay attention to.”

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Dr. Matthew Gutierrez, of Disc Decompression Centers of DFW, says approximately 85 percent of men over the age of 35 likely have a herniated disc, but often wait until Dr. Matthew Gutierrez the pain gets bad enough that it progresses beyond the back into the hips and legs. “They ignore it and just try to get through the day, and wait until the pain gets so bad they have difficulty working or even walking without pain. At that point, we can still help them, but it takes a little more work and effort than if they had come in when the pain had started to develop” he says. “Chronic stress over time damages the joints—sitting down in the same position for long periods of time, and physical things like bending, lifting or sports.

But much of this damage can be preventable if you know how to maintain yourself.”

The intervertebral disc is the region between each vertebra that provides support and cushioning to prevent rubbing of vertebrae, Gutierrez explains. The intervertebral discs contain a gel-like material called a nucleus pulposus (similar to the oil present in the shock absorbers of vehicles). It is responsible for reducing friction between the vertebrae and provides lubrication to aid in spinal movement. The rupture of the coverings through the outer layer of the disc surrounding this gel-like substance results in the herniation of a disc.

With spinal decompression therapy, the patient lies on a special table that stretches and opens the spine to allow fluids and

nutrients into the disc, starting a rejuvenation process. “Spinal decompression also helps to restore proper mobility to the affected spinal joints, allowing them to function naturally.

Once proper joint health is restored, there are appropriate maintenance guidelines to follow, not only to prevent pain, but to keep the health of the joints” he says, adding that it’s also non-invasive and more cost effective than pharmaceuticals or surgery; cost and surgery being two issues that often discourage men from seeking treatment for health issues.

In efforts to emphasize the importance of spinal health to men, the doctors at Disc Decompression Centers of DFW may also use visual data such as X-rays or MRI images to evaluate the spine in its entirety. They also do MRI reviews and routinely give second opinions about previously diagnosed herniated discs or bulging discs.

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Since purchasing Dallas Designer Smiles in May, Dr. Jeff Davies is dedicated to keeping the biological dentistry services such as toxin-free Dr. Jeff Davis fillings and safe amalgam removal that founding dentist Dr. Daniel Strader used. Davies will also incorporate biomimetic density, which he learned while studying at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at University of Southern California, and practiced for three years in Utah. Biomimetic dentistry is a minimally invasive, tooth-conserving style he describes as “doing more with less,” maintaining as much of the natural tooth structure as possible when treating fractured or decayed teeth— an approach that can put people at ease if they’re fearful of going to the dentist.

Davies observes that men are caring more about esthetic dentistry than in the past. “Men are wanting to have a youngerlooking smile. They want to know what options they have for their treatment,” Davies says. He takes time to explain what’s happening on a level that makes sense for them and how it can make a difference, educating them on what’s possible. “It’s not just a onesize-fits-all approach, and there’s not just one way to fix a tooth or a smile. This can all be done to restore lost physical properties of aged or worn teeth with materials that are safe to the body. Personalizing their care makes them feel comfortable with what they’re getting and why. They have options, so it’s more of a guided team approach between them and me.”

Whether it comes to being proactive in maintaining teeth and gums or fixing a problem tooth, Davies avoids scare tactics and doesn’t try to force any patient to do anything. “But I want them to be as knowledgeable as possible without having it pushed on them, and by doing that, we see results.”

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Brain-Savers Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia

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ith 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, there’s no shortage of advice on how to enhance, preserve and restore brain function. Judging from the assortment of brain training games and apps to the multitude of books promising ways to avoid or even reverse dementia, a growing number of aging Americans want to know the best strategies for preventing and treating cognitive decline and memory loss.

Prevention: A ‘No-Brainer’ As with any disease, prevention throughout the life cycle is key, but especially important for Alzheimer’s—the leading cause of dementia worldwide. According to the 22

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Alzheimer’s Association, the illness is considered a slowly progressive brain disease that begins well before symptoms emerge.

Despite predictions that the number of afflicted Americans will reach nearly 14 million by 2050, there are no drug cures.

David Perlmutter, M.D., a board-certified neurologist based in Naples, Florida, and an editorial board member of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, summarizes a recent study evaluating the effectiveness of currently available Alzheimer’s medications. “Not only were Alzheimer’s patients who were taking these drugs not gaining any benefit, but their rate of cognitive decline was worsened when they were on the Alzheimer’s medications,” thus making lifestyle risk reduction even more critical.

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Food as Medicine Martha Clare Morris, Sc.D., a nutritional epidemiologist at the Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago, and author of Diet for the MIND: The Latest Science on What to Eat to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline, says, “Given that Alzheimer’s disease is known as an oxidative-inflammatory disease, there has to be a dietary influence.”

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Dale Bredesen, M.D., a professor in the UCLA Department of Neurology and author of The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, has studied the disease’s neurobiology for decades. He believes drug therapies have failed because scientists neglected to focus on why individuals develop the disease in the first place. He emphasizes, “Alzheimer’s is not a single disease,” even if the symptoms appear to be the same. Bredesen says it’s the result of the brain trying to protect itself from multiple metabolic and toxic threats.

Bredesen developed the ReCODE (reversal of cognitive decline) protocol, an ambitious, comprehensive and personalized therapeutic program that includes genetic, cognitive and blood testing, plus supplements and lifestyle improvements, including stress reduction, improved sleep, diet and exercise. With the goal of identifying and treating the individual’s pathway to disease, ReCODE addresses fixing five key areas he believes form the underlying origins and progression of Alzheimer’s disease: insulin resistance; inflammation/infections; hormone, nutrient and nerve growth factors; toxins; and dysfunctional nerve synapses.

The Lancet International Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care also advocates multiple points of action. By addressing nine “potentially modifiable risk factors” throughout the lifespan, the commission says, “More than one-third of global dementia cases may be preventable.” These factors include maximizing education in early life; controlling hypertension, obesity and hearing loss in mid-life; and in later life, managing depression and diabetes, increasing physical activity and social contact, and not smoking.

From two decades of research involving more than 10,000 people, Morris developed the MIND diet, which stands for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay”. It’s a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, modified to include specific components from each that offer the most protection against dementia. Morris identifies 10 brain-healthy dietary components: leafy greens, vegetables, berries, whole grains, nuts, seafood, poultry, beans and legumes, olive oil, and one glass of wine per day; plus five unhealthy components to limit: sweets and pastries, red meats, fried and fast foods, whole-fat cheese and butter or margarine containing trans fat.

Morris found those individuals that most closely followed the dietary recommendations lowered their risk for Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 53 percent, while those following the diet moderately well showed a reduction of about 35 percent.

Morris acknowledges a number of common aging-related, yet treatable, conditions that can cause “dementialike symptoms,” including low thyroid hormones and vitamin B12 deficiency. She also identifies specific brain-protective compounds including vitamins E, B12,

folate and niacin, plus lutein, omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene and flavonoids found in colorful fruits and vegetables, tea and nuts.

She is currently testing the MIND diet, plus a mild calorie restriction on 600 individuals 65 to 84 years old living in Boston and Chicago; results are expected in 2021. The Alzheimer’s Association is also recruiting individuals for a new lifestyle intervention study.

Aarti Batavia, a registered dietitian based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and a certified practitioner of functional medicine trained in the ReCODE protocol, says, “Diets that are good for the heart are good for the brain.” But she also warns that many common medications such as statins, antihistamines, some antidepressants and proton pump inhibitors (that reduce stomach acid, which is required for absorbing vitamin B12) can increase the risk for dementia.

Smart Steps

As we continue to discover how genetics, environment and lifestyle factors intersect, take the following smart steps to promote longevity and vibrant brain health:

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n The Alzheimer’s Association diet study: Tinyurl.com/AlzheimerAssociationDiet n Beyond Pesticides: BeyondPesticides.org n Blue Zones: BlueZones.com n Brain Health Education and Research Institute: BrainHealthEducation.org n ConsumerLab.com: assesses effectiveness and safety of supplements conducive to brain health. n Glycemic index and load: Tinyurl.com/GlycemicIndexAndLoad n Integrative Environmental Medicine, edited by Aly Cohen, M.D., and Frederick vom Saal, Ph.D. n Food Sleuth Radio interviews: Tinyurl.com/Food-Sleuth-Radio Aarti Batavia: to be posted on Food Sleuth site this month Brenda Davis: Tinyurl.com/BrendaDavisInterview, Tinyurl.com/BrendaDavisOnFoodSleuth Brenda Davy: Tinyurl.com/BrendaDavyInterview Teresa Martin: Tinyurl.com/TeresaMartinInterview, Tinyurl.com/TeresaMartinAudio Martha Clare Morris: Tinyurl.com/MarthaClareMorrisInterview David Perlmutter: to be posted on Food Sleuth site this month Dorothy Sears: Tinyurl.com/DorothySearsInterview

the risk for dementia. Brenda Davis, a registered dietitian in Vancouver, British Columbia, and author of The Kick Diabetes Cookbook: An Action Plan and Recipes for Defeating Diabetes, advises reducing the glycemic load of the diet by limiting refined carbohydrates and sugars, and eating a high-fiber, plant-based diet.

Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a member of the executive committee of the Center for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego, says it’s not just what we eat that matters, but when. She discovered multiple metabolic benefits, including reduced blood sugar, with prolonged nightly fasting—13 hours between the last meal at night and the first meal in the morning.

Brenda Davy, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and researcher at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, says hydration can influence blood sugar, weight and cognition, especially among middle-aged and older populations. She recommends drinking two cups of water prior to meals to moderate food intake.

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nuts, avocados, and omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty, cold-water fish protect both the heart and brain. Michael Lewis, M.D., based in Potomac, Maryland, recommends an “omega-3 protocol” to help his patients recover from traumatic brain injury, which can increase risk for dementia.

Spice up your diet: Batavia recommends cooking with brain-protecting herbs and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, thyme and rosemary, which can help reduce inflammation and risk for dementia.

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Mind your gut: Western medicine has historically separated the brain from the rest of the body. But research on the “gut-brain axis” shows there’s communication between our gut microbes and brain, plus direct links to neurodevelopmental disorders and dementia. “What goes on in the gut influences every manner of activity within the brain: the health of the brain, the functionality of the brain, the brain’s resistance to disease process and even mood,” says Perlmutter.

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Both Perlmutter and Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian in Bend, Oregon, emphasize the importance of high-fiber plant foods that gut microbes need to produce beneficial, short-chain fatty acids to protect against inflammation, insulin resistance and “leaky gut”.

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Prioritize sleep: All brain (and gut) experts recommend adequate sleep—

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seven to eight hours each night—to restore body and mind.

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Exercise: Both Morris and Perlmutter recommend aerobic activities in particular, like walking, swimming and cycling, to improve blood circulation to the brain and increase the production of a hormone called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which is responsible for stimulat-

Exposure to pesticides, pollutants and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic can increase the risk of neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Choosing organic food both reduces exposure to

ARE YOUR DAILY HABITS TOXIC TO

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DEEP THOUGHT DEPRIVED THE CULPRIT Tied to technology Constant mental work Multi-media input

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Multitasking causes brain fatigue and multiplies the time it takes you to finish a task by 5.

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When thoughts, conversations and activities become routine, our brains get bored and goes backwards.

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THE SOLUTION BRAINPOWER OF NONE Step away, unplug and disengage for 5 minutes, 5 times a day to spark your next “Aha” moment.

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Simplify for sanity.

Boost your blocker.

Reduce your multitaskaholic tendencies.

Give your full attention to the task at hand.

Start with 15-minute intervals.

Identify your two most critical to-do’s each day and allocate prime brain time for them.

When you are hunting elephants don’t get distracted chasing rabbits.

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THE SOLUTION BRAINPOWER OF DEEP AND WIDE: Start thinking like a reporter, and synthesize ideas in new ways.

After enjoying a movie, book or news article think deeply, and formulate succinct take-away messages.

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Dietitian Teresa Martin suggests:

n Strive to eat a wide variety of plant species and at least 30 grams of fiber every day (some cooked and some raw). n Limit “microbial assassins”, including refined carbohydrates and added sugar (no more than 25 grams or six teaspoons of added sugar per day); sugar substitutes; food additives such as polysorbate-80 and carboxymethylcellulose; smoking and vaping; chronic stress; antimicrobial soaps and sanitizers; antibiotics; proton pump inhibitors; high-fat diets; and processed meats. n Move every day for at least 30 minutes; don’t sit for more than 30 minutes and get outside. n Relax with yoga, meditation or mindfulness. n Sleep seven to eight hours each night.

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toxins and protects water quality and farmworker health.

Virginia Rauh, Ph.D., deputy director of the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health, in New York City, spoke at the National Pesticide Forum in Manhattan in April. She explains that of the 5,000 new chemicals introduced each year, “at least 25 percent are neurotoxic,” and even very low-level exposure can harm children’s neurodevelopment.

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Socialize: In studies of “Blue Zone” populations that enjoy longevity with low rates of dementia, social engagement appears to be the secret sauce for quality of life.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth”, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

About Wheat and Other Grains When considering whether to restrict or include grain in one’s diet, consider the following: n Individuals with celiac or non-celiac gluten sensitivity should avoid wheat and other gluten-containing grains such as barley and rye. n According to nutritional epidemiologist Martha Clare Morris, diets rich in high-fiber whole grains, including wheat, decrease inflammation and oxidative stress, and improve cognition. She says, “Diets higher in fiber are linked to lower rates of diabetes and heart disease,” both of which increase risk of dementia. n Author Brenda Davis’ “grain hierarchy” promotes whole, intact grains as key in controlling blood sugar. n Whole grains are high in vitamins E and B, which protect against cognitive decline.

FATHERHOOD’S PAIN AND GLORY

We Must Face Our Own Story First

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have worked in the corporate world, served as a missionary in the Middle East during 9/11 and the Iraq War, been assaulted with a knife, launched a small business and a nonprofit and suffered deep loss at the early deaths of dear friends, but nothing has terrified or paralyzed me more than fathering my own son. It has demanded me to first face my own father-story with an intensity and intentionality I would rather flee than engage.

My parents more than adequately provided for my physical needs. I had friends, lived in the suburbs and even had a horse. From the outside looking in, I had nothing to complain about. Any time the haunting ache of father-hunger emerged from my soul, I quickly squelched it, telling myself to simply move on. It is the story of most men in my generation.

I continued to live as if all was well until I married and had a son of my own. I was now a father, and the weight of this title sent my soul into a tailspin. What is father?

Who am I as father? What does it mean to father? And finally, with the force of a left upper jab to the jaw: How was I fathered?

I realized that to father him, I, myself, still needed to be fathered.

In my conversations with men about their father-stories, the most frequent sentence I hear is, “My dad did okay. He did the best he could.” But no child wants an “okay” dad. Every child longs for a dad to know, see, pursue, hope, envision, create and bless. Franciscan friar and author Richard Rohr states, “If we do not transform our pain, we will transmit it in some form.” Untransformed pain from our father, whether from his absence, vacancy or violence, will inevitably be transmitted to our children.

I can only take my son as far as I myself have gone. Our sons were born into an already existing story—our story—and for them to know who they are, we need to know who we are, in all of our glory and pain. From this place of freedom, we can usher our sons into a manhood we can come to know together.

Reprinted with permission from Chris Bruno, the director of the Restoration Counseling Center of Northern Colorado and the president of the Restoration Project. He is the author of Man Maker Project: Boys are Born, Men are Made.

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he Congress for the New Urbanism, a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy nonprofit, has some decisive views about what makes a walkable community: “complete streets” that are designed for bicyclists, pedestrians and transit. What it doesn’t have is cars—at least not those with tailpipes.

City planners are increasingly designing green buildings without parking, and mandating—where it exists— that wiring for zero-emission electric vehicles (EV) is part of the plan. Oslo, Norway, for instance, has become known as the electric car capital of the world, yet it has also replaced considerable on-street parking with bike lanes and sidewalks. Its city center went mostly car-free this year, and according to Fast Company magazine, it’s a huge success: “Parking spots are now bike lanes, transit is fast and easy, and the streets (and local businesses) are full of people.”

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ing—and building—just such new construction. A 13,000-square-foot, mixed-use development in Boston is being built with 16 rental units—and no onsite parking. Boston is a transitfriendly city and the complex is just a quarter mile from a Red Line subway stop. The city is a hub for what the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Institute, a project of the U.S. High Speed Rail Association, calls “the creation of compact, walkable, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use communities centered around high-quality train systems.”

Also proposed in the city is a fivestory, 56-unit apartment building that features a gym, media room, a rack for several dozen bicycles—but no parking. The structure is adjacent to the Red Line, and the plan aligns with efforts by the Boston Planning and Development Agency to reduce—to zero in some cases—the ratio of units to parking spaces.

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It can be expensive to retrofit buildings with wiring for electric cars, because “trenching” under existing pavement is usually required. A California Air Resources Board report in 2015 put these costs per building at between $3,750 and $6,975, and that’s just for the wiring. Costs are reduced 64 to 75 percent if the buildings are wired when they’re built, according to an Energy Solutions/Pacific Gas and Electric report.

California has become the leader in requiring EV prewiring in new construction of multifamily dwellings and nonresidential developments. The state began requiring wiring for Level 2 (240volt) EV charging in 2015.

Chelsea Sexton, a Los Angelesbased electric car advocate and advisor, backs the state law, with caveats.

“Where there is parking included,” she says, “most buildings and public lots should be pre-wired for EV charging— while it is the most cost effective to do so and preserves the most flexibility for that property going forward.”

It’s not just California. Atlanta passed a city ordinance in 2017 that will require all new residential homes and public parking areas to accommodate EVs. Some 20 percent of the spaces have to be ready to be connected. In Washington state, 5 percent of parking

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It’s super-important to prewire for EVs. New buildings will last for 50 to 100 years, and in that time, EVs will become a much bigger slice of our transportation future than they are now. ~Tom Saxton, Plug In America spaces in new construction have to be wired for EVs. In Colorado, which has the goal of nearly a million EVs on state roads by 2030, the cities of Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder and Aspen all require new one- and two-family residential construction to be EV-ready. There are also EV-friendly laws in New York City, Hawaii, Oregon and Montgomery County, Maryland.

Tom Saxton, the chief science officer of the Plug In America advocacy group, based in Los Angeles, says, “It’s super-important to prewire for EVs. New buildings will last for 50 to 100 years, and in that time, EVs will become a much bigger slice of our transportation future than they are now.”

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hen Denaye Barahona, of New York City, became a parent, she felt compelled to buy everything for her son. “We are inundated as a culture with so many products for our kids that it’s hard to differentiate what we need; it really wears us down,” she says.

While working on her Ph.D. in child development, Barahona discovered—both in research and personal experience—that kids actually thrive with less stuff. And so she began her journey toward minimalism by purging toys and clothes, eventually founding SimpleFamilies.com.

Cary Fortin and Kyle Quilici, of San Francisco, believe time is better spent experiencing life with people than managing, organizing, cleaning and buying things.

Their book New Minimalism: Decluttering and Design for Sustainable, Intentional Living is a call to adopt a more mindful life. Fortin says, “You decide first what you value, how you want to spend your days, how you want to feel, and then reflect these values in your physical space.”

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100 things; it’s about figuring out what brings value and purpose to your life and letting go of the rest,” says Atlanta’s Zoë Kim, author of Minimalism for Families: Practical Minimalist Living Strategies to Simplify Your Home and Life.

The Benefits

Time is precious, especially for parents.

More free time is gained when a toy collection is significantly reduced, but other benefits result, as well. A 2018 University of Toledo study published in Infant Behavior and Development suggests toddlers engage in more focused and creative play when faced with fewer choices. “Kids who previously tore through bins or who didn’t care about their belongings immediately begin engaging with toys more appropriately and for longer periods of time,” says Barahona, the author of Simple Happy Parenting: The Secret of Less for Calmer Parents and Happier Kids.

Research also indicates that our limited stores of willpower are depleted more quickly when we are flooded with decisions. “When you have less stuff in a room

and less choices to make, your mental state actually improves—you have more clarity and can focus better,” she says. “Because kids are so much more easily stimulated, they feel the impact of a chaotic room even more than adults.”

Minimalism also arms children with self-reflection tools and introduces them to the process of letting go and donating.

“They learn to ask ‘Am I enjoying this?

Could I repurpose it?’ while understanding that some things we can mend and enjoy for long periods of time, and other things we outgrow—which we can then give away,” says Fortin.

Where to Start

Experts agree that in family households, the shift toward minimalism should begin with the adults. “It gives them time to understand how the process feels and models the behavior for their children,” says Fortin.

Barahona streamlines her home by focusing on active spaces. “Active items are the things you use regularly, such as your two favorite pairs of jeans—not the 13 pairs you rarely wear.” When active and storage items accumulate in the same space, the need to sort through extra “stuff ” wastes time and energy, she says. “We’ve all lost our keys when we’re already running late and then suddenly we’re yelling at our kids. Simplifying so we can prevent these scenarios positively impacts our mood and our ability to be present with our kids.”

Although the decluttering process starts with the parents, children should be involved as much as possible, and in a positive light. “Kids don’t like cleaning up, but with ongoing conversations and small consistent shifts, children see how less stuff can lead to more time for enjoyable activities,” says Kim.

Minimalist strategies can be applied across many realms of life, such as scaling back the family calendar and hovering less as a parent. “Family life always seems

Because kids are so much more easily stimulated, they feel the impact of a chaotic room even more than adults. ~Denaye Barahona to speed up, but we can break the cycle of busy by scheduling blank time. Being intentional with time goes hand-in-hand with minimalism,” says Quilici.

To stay inspired, find social media pages and websites to follow for ideas.

“You’re going to hit roadblocks, so it’s important to surround yourself with inspiration,” Kim says. “Now that I’ve let go of the lifestyle I thought I needed, it’s nice to have less, but it’s even better to want less.”

Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. ~Charles R. Swindoll

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handful of mushrooms a day just might keep the doctor at bay, according to a mounting body of research providing powerful evidence of the fungal kingdom’s abilities to promote health and fight disease.

“Mushrooms are pretty spectacular. All edible species benefit the immune system and together, support just about every system in the human body,” says Stepfanie Romine, an Asheville, North Carolina, health coach and author of Cooking With Healing Mushrooms: 150 Delicious Adaptogen-Rich Recipes that Boost Immunity, Reduce Inflammation and Promote Whole Body Health.

When Robert Beelman started doing nutritional research on mushrooms 20 years ago, they were touted for what they didn’t have: fat, calories, sugar, gluten and cholesterol. “Today, we can talk about all the good things they contain: fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other important micronutrients,” says the director of the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health at Penn State University.

Beelman’s research has focused on several micronutrients that are bountiful in mushrooms, including the amino acid ergothioneine, an antioxidant not found in significant amounts in any other plant-based food source. Ergothioneine levels decrease with age, and larger drops are associated with cognitive impairment, he says.

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Several large epidemiological studies in Japan and Singapore have significantly correlated higher mushroom consumption with decreased rates of dementia. Countries where residents eat larger amounts of mushrooms also enjoy a higher average life expectancy, even after controlling for other variables, says Beelman.

Lion’s mane is one variety known to protect cognitive health; it stimulates nerve growth factor, a protein that promotes healthy brain cells. “Lion’s mane is a cognitive enhancer, and it helps creativity, motivation and memory, as well as brain function,” Romine says.

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Cordyceps and reishi mushrooms are also adaptogens—botanicals used for centuries in Asian medicine to help the body adapt to stresses, regulate bodily functions and support the immune and adrenal systems, according to Romine.

Turkey tail is one such medicinal mushroom, a longtime treatment for cancer and other diseases in Asia. The tree-based fungus contains polysaccharide-K (PSK), that is believed to inhibit cancer cell growth and repair immune cell damage after chemotherapy. “Medicinal mushrooms have been approved adjuncts to standard cancer treatments in Japan and China for more than 30 years and have an extensive clinical history of safe use”, either alone or combined with radiation or chemotherapy, according to a literature review published by the National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute.

Oyster mushrooms, another fungal superstar, contain cholesterol-lowering lovastatin, plentiful B vitamins and up to 30 percent protein, according to Paul Stamets, one of the world’s leading mushroom authorities.

Oysters are also the most easily digestible mushroom, according to mycologist and herbalist Christopher Hobbs, author of Medicinal Mushrooms: An Exploration of Tradition, Healing & Culture. Hobbs’ 2017 article in HerbalGram, the peerreviewed journal of the American Botanical Council, cites 122 different studies supporting the safety and efficacy of medicinal mushrooms such as oysters.

More Than a Pizza Topping There are myriad creative ways to incorporate mushrooms into a diet, says Romine, who recommends aiming for a half-cup daily cooked serving. “Mushrooms are nature’s sponges, and

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All edible species benefit the immune system and together, support just about every system in the human body.

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available online or in health stores, are an easy way to infuse meals with fungi’s beneficial properties. They mix well into everything from raw desserts and baked goods to teas and smoothies.

Whole mushrooms that are tough, like reishi and chaga, can be boiled to extract the healthful elements and consumed as a tea or used for soup broth.

Romine says raw mushrooms are not as flavorful, digestible or nutritional as cooked.

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will take on the flavor of any sauce, so start simply and add sauces sparingly.”

She suggests sautéing mushrooms with a neutral oil, then adding wine or sherry and finishing with fresh herbs.

Cooking with wine can help unlock the beneficial compounds the fungi contain, says Romine. Fresh or dried culinary mushrooms like oysters, shiitakes or maitakes can also be great additions to morning meals like savory oatmeal or tofu scrambles.

Powdered mushroom extracts,

help protect and promote health, Romine cautions that they are not a cure-all or a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. To address specific health concerns, she recommends working with a dietician or clinical herbalist to develop appropriate and effective ways to incorporate mushrooms into a health regimen.

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Contact her at AprilWrites.com.

for YOUR Pet! Know Your Fungi Many beneficial mushrooms are available in the wild, and some exclusively so.

Foraging for them can be rewarding, but proceed with caution; some edible mushrooms may have deadly lookalikes, so only forage with the help of a trained expert.

Health food stores and online vendors are good sources of mushroom powders or extracts, which have a long shelf life. Look for a manufacturer of 100 percent organic mushroom extracts and supplements. Many farmers’ markets also carry specialty mushrooms like king oysters, lion’s mane or others not easily found in grocery stores.

Not all mushrooms are created equal.

Button mushrooms and others in the Agaricus family are lowest in micronutrients like ergothioneine, with porcinis in the Boletus family yielding the highest, according to Robert Beelman, director of the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health at Penn State University.

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armer weather Anything that goes on lawns resulting in a high has arrived, your lawn goes into price for pets, people and and so begins wildlife. Nitrogen from your pet’s body. many homeowners’ annual fertilizers seeps into surquest for a well-nourished, ~Michele Yasson, DVM face water and groundwaweed-free lawn. However, ter, contaminating wells the grass isn’t always greener—or healthier— and spawning harmful algae blooms; pesusing conventional approaches. ticides kill off more than 70 million birds

Turf grass covers up to 50 million each year in the U.S. alone; and bees and acres of American land, and according to other pollinators are also succumbing to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the toxic chemicals at an alarming rate. about 60 million pounds of synthetic pesticides are used each year in yards and Pets at Risk gardens, in addition to tens of millions Chemicals routinely used in lawn care are more pounds applied in parks, schoolyards especially problematic for the family dog and other public spaces. or cat. “Animals are close to the ground,

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A study conducted by the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Purdue University concludes that common lawn chemicals like glyphosate, 2, 4-D and permethrin are linked to canine bladder cancer. A six-year study by the Foster Hospital for Small Animals at the Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine reveals that exposure to professionally applied lawn pesticides and herbicides increased the risk for canine malignant lymphoma by 70 percent.

In pets, chronic or sub-chronic exposure to conventional lawncare chemicals manifests as eye damage and thyroid, urinary and reproductive conditions. Feline gastrointestinal distress is also a consequence, and even indoor cats are at risk from contaminants brought into the home.

“Anything that goes on your lawn goes into your pet’s body. Pets walk through it, roll in it and then groom themselves,” says Michele Yasson, DVM, of Holistic Veterinary Services, in St. Augustine, Florida.

“Max, one of my canine patients, developed acute, life-threatening pancreatitis just hours after his yard had been treated by a commercial lawncare service.”

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Opting for a toxin-free lawn helps grass roots to anchor deeply into the earth, making them less likely to fall victim to weeds, disease and drought. An organic lawn has beneficial microbes; helpful insects like ladybugs and lacewings thrive, while pesty insects decline.

Instead of chemical fertilizers and “natural” alternatives like borax, vinegar, garlic, essential oils and cocoa mulch, which can also be toxic to pets, try using grass clippings, seaweed, corn gluten meal, single-ingredient bone meal, diatomaceous earth or Bacillus thuringiensis (BT); all are better options.

Redefining beauty and working with nature can also have a positive impact. “Set a goal to gradually reduce the area of your yard devoted to grass, and begin to establish plants like butterfly bush or bee balm that support pollinators such as bees,” recommends Sandy Long, of Greeley, Pennsylvania, a knowledgeJune 2019

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ith so many options available in the world of turf management, it can be hard to find simple starting points to achieving a healthy lawn and still being pet-friendly.

Here are a couple of tips to help on that journey.

n Start with the soil. Remember that soil is actually a mix of plant matter from the surface that mixes with sediment and older

organic debris. This can make a perfect home for all kinds of tiny microorganisms that keep the soil oxygenated, turned and perfect for root growth. A great way to jumpstart this cycle is to top dress the lawn with quality compost.

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As a bonus, it’s completely pet friendly and non-toxic. If fertilizing the lawn, use organic lawn fertilizers. Microlife makes several good-quality biological/organic fertilizers for the landscape.

n Rethink weed approach. Instead of seeing weeds as problems that need to be killed, think of them as a symptom of a solvable problem. The issue may be shade, nutrition, disease, compaction, overwatering or just opportunistic seasonal weeds that will come and go. When low nutrition is a factor, grass does not grow in as thick as it should and weeds will move into the available real estate. For existing weeds, try manual removal or non-toxic weed control such as Agra-Lawn. Some seasonal weeds even replenish nutrients back into the upper soil layer when they die. Remember that some of those pesky weeds also feed pollinators.

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Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club: Huge Recycling Event – 9am-12pm. Bring Electronics—computers, laptops, cell/office phones, copy machines, wiring/cables, remote controls, printers, ink cartridges, scanners, mouse, keyboards, washer/dryers, irons, microwaves, sound equipment, auto/ marine/ATV batteries, vacuums, and more; textiles/fabric—clothing, bedding, sheets, towels, curtains, shoes, boots, etc. NO alkaline batteries, AC units, refrigerators, light bulbs, tires or mattresses. Daggett Montessori, 801 W Jessamine, Ft Worth. Facebook. com/events/420642252056360/.

Puppy Yoga – 1-3pm. Gentle beginners yoga class with Paw Support’s adoptable puppies. Pups will roam free while the class is in session. Paw Support is a local nonprofit rescue. Donation-based. Satya Yoga, 6464 E Northwest Hwy, Ste 345, Dallas.

SatyaYoga108.com Meditation and Me – 7-8pm. The role of the Heart Chakra (4th Chakra) through the Crown Chakra (7th Chakra) will be discussed prior to a guided meditation focusing on these 4 chakras. Donation-based. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972-890-1031.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 Healthy Prairie, Healthy Watersheds – Jun 2-5. 8am-5pm. The 2019 North American Prairie Conference will draw some of the brightest minds in prairie conservation, restoration, education, and communications from Texas, the Southeast, and the Midwest. This event will take place in Houston. For more details, visit. NorthAmericanPrairie.org.

savethedate THURSDAY, JUNE 6 7:15 -9pm Inflammation/Pain Seminar Have you ever noticed the “-itis” ending on many disease states, like colitis, tendonitis, or even gingivitis, and wondered what it meant? “Itis” actually refers to the inflammation of a body system. Most of the time, inflammation is a short term event, but if left untreated, it can wreak so much havoc on our bodies that chronic diseases start to crop up.

Join us as we discuss the “itis” family and how prevention and natural medicine can help. Register Now. Presented by: Abrams Royal Compounding Pharmacy 8220 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75231 For more information and to register contact 214-349-8000

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 Groundwork Dallas: Grand Opening of Hines Park – 9-11am. Groundwork Dallas will provide light refreshments, binoculars for birdwatching and a guided walk around Hines Park on trails they built. Hines Park, 9601 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas. GroundworkDallas.org.

STAR North Texas Legislative Luncheon – 11am. STAR North Texas hold regular networking, advocacy, and social events in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, all dedicated to recycling. Email or call for location 512-828-6409, info@recyclingstar.org. RecyclingStar.org.

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Bread and Butter is All You Knead – 6:309pm. This is a fun class where attendees learn the process and technique of shaping bread.

Attendees will also learn how to make and form butter while snacking on charcuterie boards and sipping wine. $25. The Village Culinary Lab, 6130 Greenville Ave, Ste 102, Dallas. TheVillageDallas.com.

The Amazing Race: Father/Son Edition – 7:30am-12pm. Complete challenges, road blocks, and detours as a team to find your way to the finish line! Teamwork and endurance are keys to success in this race. $15-$20. Parr Park, 3010 Parr Ln, Grapevine. GoGrapevine.com/FatherSon.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 Yoga, Mommy and Me – Meetup at Gather Kitchen and join a yoga class taught by Constance Poitou and Colby Baer. Attendees are welcome to bring their kid, as there will be fun games and healthy treats to keep them happy. After the class, stick around to socialize. $15. Gather Kitchen, 6135 Luther Ln, Dallas. GatherKitchen.com.

3rd annual Sankara Eye Foundation Fun 5K – 8:30am. Like the last 2 years, this is going to be a family fun event with food, music and dance.

Funds raised will go towards funding free eye surgeries for the poor. $15-$20. Kids under 10 are free. Towne Lake Recreation Area, 1405 Wilson Creek Pkwy, McKinney. GiftofVision.org/events/ dallas-5k-2019.

2019 Celina Garden Tour – 9am-4pm. Presented by the Celina Garden Club, the self-guided tour winds through the picturesque countryside of Celina, providing stunning views of its vast farmlands and gently rolling terrain as well as rare glimpses at several of areas most impressive

North Texas Water Garden Society: Annual Tour of Ponds – Jun 8-9. 9am-5pm. The North Texas Water Garden Society pond tour features 40 ponds across DFW. $20 for tour guide. Purchase tour guide for DFW locations. NTWGS.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 Groundwork Dallas: Trinity River Clean Up Paddling Trip – 9am. Join a 5-mile trip down the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, picking up trash along the way, before landing at the Frasier Dam Recreation Area. A cookout and music will await paddlers leaving the water. California Crossing Boat Launch, 1633 California Crossing Rd, Dallas. 214-478-7856. Facebook.com/ events/292548644954045.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11 River Legacy Speaker Series – 7-8pm. This month Bryan Acosta, Paul Brodie and Associates will offer a “Marketing 101 Mini-Workshop.” $20 suggested donation. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington.

Riverlegacy.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 International Ocean Film Tour – 7-9:30pm.

International Ocean Film Tour Volume 6 is on its way to The Texas Theatre for one night only, with the best ocean adventures and environmental documentaries on board. $14. The Texas Theatre, 231 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas. AdventureEnter tainment.com.

Meditation and Metaphysics – 7-8:30pm. Practice meditation while diving more deeply into universal principles and spiritual living. With Dr Petra as the guide, attendees use the Science of Mind, and other teachings, as a springboard for deeper discussions. Free. CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas.

CSLDallas.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13 Aromatherapy with Essential Oils 101 – 1pm. In this private online Facebook course viewers will learn what are essential oils; how to be a smarter consumer; why essential oils are safer; what toxins are in everyday products. Free. Join at Facebook. com/groups/AromatherapyWithEssentialOils/.

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gardens. $20-$25. Celina Downtown Square, 142 N Ohio St, Celina. CelinaGardenClub.org.

Inpowered Living Circle – 7-9pm. An uplifting class/discussion group to explore spirituality and connection from many points of view. Free. CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. CSLDallas.org.

Tacos and Tunes: June Showcase – 7:30-9:30pm.

Tacos and Tunes is a concert series that’s removing the barriers between artists and their audiences.

Also tacos (veggie or chicken). Because they’re delicious. $15. The Wax Space, 300 S Polk St, Ste 295, Dallas. TacosandTunes.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Dallas Yoga Fest – 8am-5pm. Dallas Yoga Fest is for people of all ages 5+ and experience levels beginner to master. Featuring yoga, meditation, health fair, special session with Swami Mukundan-

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Ereckson Middle School, 450 Tatum Dr, Allen.

DallasYogaFest.org.

Highland Park Village LOCAL Artisan Market – 9am-1pm. Enjoy delicious food, handcrafted goods, face painting and live entertainment for the entire family. Livingston Court, between Celine and Balenciaga, 47 Highland Park Village. HPVil lage/Local.com.

Holistic Moms Network North Dallas Chapter Kick-Off – 10:30-11:30am. Everyone in DFW is welcome to come learn about HMN, network with like-minded parents and set the tone for the future of the chapter. Kids welcome. Free.

Frisco Public Library, McCallum Conference Rm, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco. Facebook.com/ events/359416374697569/.

Brittani Carter-Durant with Trinity Park Conservancy to learn about the efforts to develop Harold Simmons Park. Midway Hills Christian Church, 11001 Midway Road Fellowship Hall, Dallas.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 2019 Juneteenth Celebration – 2-7pm. This is a free family event, with vendors, food, entertainment and more. Juneteenth is an American holiday observed annually on June 19, commemorating the ending of slavery after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Free. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas. DallasMLKCenter.com/Juneteenth.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Your Skeleton: Basic Anatomy for Yoga and Life – 2-4pm. Join me in exploring your skeleton and principles of movement to learn how to move through your yoga practice and activities of daily living with greater ease. Satya Yoga, 6464 E Northwest Hwy, Ste 345, Dallas. SatyaYoga108.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 25 Shakespeare Dallas Shakespeare in the Park – Jun 25-30. Times vary. The plays feature adults, children and artists of the community, and Shakespeare Dallas participates in educational programs and community outreach offstage. $0-$15. Samuell Grand Amphitheatre, 1500 Tenison Pkwy, Dallas.

Shakespearedallas.org/shakespeare-in-the-park.

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Chickens! with Urban Chicken Ranching – 2-4pm. John Ramos of Urban Chicken Inc. shares his chicken know-how and hens for sale with us every 3rd Saturday. Class is free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

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Links for Leukemia – 7am-2pm. Join The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and The Links Fore Leukemia Committee for the 23nd Annual Links Fore Leukemia Tournament, celebrating 23 years of fundraising and friendship. Price varies. Gleneagles Country Club, 5401 W Park Blvd, Plano.

LinksforeLeukemiaDallas.org.

Plant Parenting: Swap and Sip Event – 3-5pm.

Swap plants, rooted cuttings, and seeds with fellow plant parents while you enjoy refreshments.

Commune with fellow plant lovers, chat about plant-keeping challenges or what’s exciting you in your plant collection. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

Developing Harold Simmons Park – 7pm. Join Native Plant Society of Texas: Dallas Chapter and

Free Meditation – 6:30-7am. Walk in on your way to work or school for a moment of peace and tranquility. Music and meditation commentaries are played to enhance the experience. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. BKDallas.net.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28 Sound and Nidra Workshop – 6:30-8:00pm. Join Kenny and Lauren for the ultimate in nourishing rest. This session will include a guided Yoga Nidra, or Yogic Sleep, with therapeutic sound vibrations. $35-$45. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. DallasYogaCenter.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29 World of Art – 3-11pm. Guests will be given a passport to travel the world through visiting a curated world arts experience made up of art, performances, and presentations all from local artists. $20-$60.

Arlington Backyard at Texas Live, 1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington. WorldofArtDFW.com.

savethedate SATURDAY, JUNE 29 10am – 5pm Holistic Festival – A Celebration of Life & Wellness in Downtown Dallas This free community event is designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, educate you on how to prevent and manage disease and connect you to resources. Listen to expert presenters and experience yoga and fitness classes, entertainment, free hair cuts, sample healthy products and shop wellness vendors.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Mimosas and Masterpieces Encore – Enjoy a flight of mimosas, or bring your own, then let the art flow while sipping bottomless mimosas. Come for the mimosas leave with a work of art. $30. 4220 Main St, Johnavich Studios, Dallas. Facebook.com/ Johnavichart.

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

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

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

FWMuseum.org.

Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge: Summer Camp — 8am-5pm. Looking for fun activities and ways to immerse your children in nature? Sign up for one or more of FWNC&R’s Summer Natural History Adventures. The summer camps are available for students entering Kindergarten through 6th grade. See website for pricing. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth. FWNatureCenter.org/Summer-Camp/.

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

DallasMeditationCenter.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sequence. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas.

214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Dallas. SpiralDiner.com.

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

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

214-670-8443.

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

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

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

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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

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

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

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

Dallas Meditation Center, 810 West Arapaho Road, Suite 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMedi tationCenter.com.

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

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

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.

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

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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.

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

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Hatha Yoga — 7-8pm. A gentle Hatha yoga geared for all ages and levels with a special focus on breathing, meditation and a specific intention each

Dallas Green Drinks — 6pm. 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. DallasGreen-

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drinks@yahoo.com. Greendrinks.org/TX/Dallas.

The Darshan Room — 6:30-8:30pm. Kirtan music, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian feast, spiritual discourse. Donation. The Darshan Room, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@ Krishna.com. TheDarshanRoom.com.

Hot Yoga 201 — 7-8pm. Open to all levels. This flowing style class links the fundamental asanas (poses) of yoga linking body, mind and breath with music. Yoga4Love Studio Cabin, Ovilla.

Yoga4Love.com.

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

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

Open to all. Free. A Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. 972-8669988. Info@CSLDallas.org.

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

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

Baby Basics Storytime — 12:30-1pm. Activities for moms/caregivers and infants 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.

Saint Michael’s Farmers Market — 8am-12pm.

Fresh, local produce, meats, eggs, bread, cheese, baked goods, pickled goods, and salsas in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Through September. Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas, Dallas. SaintMichaelsMarket.com.

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

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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

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

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

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

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

Meditation for Everyone — 10:30-11:30am.

Classes are great for beginners that want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators that want to expand their meditation. $6-$12. The Women’s Club of Fort Worth, 1316 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth. MeditationinTexas.org/WeeklyClasses.

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

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

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

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

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

PlanoPacers.org/race_schedule/.

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.

5th Annual “Enhanced” Farmers Market Guide Reserve your Space Now

Call 972.992.8815 or email Editor@NADallas.com Dallas Metroplex Edition

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

RiverLegacy.org.

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

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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.

Family Exploration Saturdays — 10am-2pm.

Bring the whole family every Saturday for outdoor learning in the special places of the Garden. Engage your children in cultural exploration and the wonders of nature. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 1700 University Dr, Fort Worth. Brit.org/GROW.

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

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

214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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

Bostmas@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

Save Lucas Recycling: Styrofoam – 1-3pm.

Clean Styrofoam collection food containers (clamshells, cups, meat trays, egg containers) and packing material (no packing peanuts) the first Saturday of each month at the Lucas Starbucks. 2680 Lucas Rd, Allen. Facebook.com/ events/191950358084405/?active_tab=about

calendar of events Bird Walk – 7-10am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. 469200-4085. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

A Walk in the Park – 9am-12pm. Hosted by Collin County Master Gardeners. An opportunity to stroll each of the Earth-Kind Gardens.

Each garden will have Master Gardeners ready and willing to answer your questions. Also children’s activities, a rainwater harvesting demo and Information Booth volunteers will answer gardening questions. Free. Myers Park, 7117 CR 166, McKinney. ccmgatx.org.

Zip Line Day – 9am-12pm. Guests climb a 23-ft tree to our zip platform then proceed to a 487-ft Zip line. Purchase one ticket ($12 each) for each time you would like to travel down the zip line. Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

HeardMuseum.org.

Butterfly Talk: Butterflies 101 – 10-11am.

Learn about the butterflies of our area, how to identify them, and the role they play in nature.

Includes a visit to the butterfly garden to see them in various stages of their development.

Included in general admission, free/Heard Museum Members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

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

972-219-3550. llela.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Container Gardening – 6:30-8pm. Learn everything you ever wanted to know from the Collin County Master Gardeners Container Gardening Team. McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney. More info: McKinneyTexas.org/green.

Trailside Bike Repair Workshop – 7-9pm.

Join REI’s expert bike techs for this hands-on workshop addressing the most common trailside issues. Busted chains, noisy drivetrains, and broken spokes are all on the agenda with plenty of get-your-hands-dirty chances to practice along the way. $40/member, $60/ nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 Primitive LLELA – June 7-8. Spend a night out at LLELA with our guidance and our gear.

We’ll teach you the basics from setting up your tent to preparing dinner over an open flame. $25/person, ages 5 & up. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones

St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-2193550 or llela.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 LLEA Bird Walk – 7:30-10am. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join an expert birder as we explore prime birding locations along LLELA’s nature trails. Ages 10 & up. $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972219-3550. llela.org.

Build a Rain Barrel: Rainwater Harvesting – 9-11am. Learn rain barrel construction; how to install and maintain; benefits of collecting rainwater; how to camouflage in your landscape. $50/barrel. Fire Station #9, 4900 Summit View Dr, McKinney. 972-547-7335. Register by June 6: McKinneyTexas.org/green.

Painted Buntings Vocally Aggressive? – 1011:30am. Wayne Meyer will report on his research at Hagerman NWR. Come hear about the research and pose the next great question to be investigated. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

BBQ & Bluegrass Fundraiser – 5:30-8pm. Fundraiser supporting Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. $30/adults. $5/children under 12.

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, Cicada Pavilion, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. llelafriends.org/home.aspx.

A Chance to Hike – 10am-12pm. This free guided nature walk for members of the Special Needs community will take place along the wide and level crushed-granite surface of the Cottonwood trail. No reservations required. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 16 Art & Science Workshop: Fish Printing – 1:303:30pm. Learn how to print that prize fish and amaze your friends. This hands-on workshop will explain how to prepare your catch for inking onto traditional paper. Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18 Beginner’s Camping Workshop – 7-9pm. Join REI’s expert guides for this hands-on, first look at camping. Practice setting up tents, get help selecting the best sleeping bag for you, and get practical experience to help you camp for the first time. $15/member, $35/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei. com/stores/95.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

Summer Family Fun Night – 6:30-9:30pm.

Features hands-on activities built around a Magic Planet topic, plus access to the exhibit hall and parts of the sanctuary. Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

HeardMuseum.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 Lightweight Backpacking Workshop – 6:308:30pm. It’s empowering and exhausting to carry everything you need for a multi-day trip, on your back. Let REI help to lighten your load for your next adventure. $20/member, $40/nonmember.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 13 Rock Climbing Basics – 6:30-8pm. Get an understanding of the different types of climbing, what gear is necessary and the basics on how to get started. An informational class, not an “onthe-wall” climbing session. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei. com/stores/95.

Texas Master Naturalist, Elm Fort Chapter: Open House – 9:30am. Check out the chapter’s projects. Learn how to become a master naturalist.

20th anniversary celebration. Free. Denton County Elections Bldg, 701 Kimberly Dr, Denton. txmn. org/elmfork Hiking Basics – 6:30-8pm. Learn about the basics of hiking: trip planning, essential items, equipment, safety precautions, along with local resources and places to go. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei. com/stores/95.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Twilight Kayak Tour – 6:30-8:30pm. All skill levels welcome; all equipment provided. LLELA instructors give an intro to kayaking and water safety basics. Ages 7 & up. $25/person; $5/car entry, cash/check. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required by 11 am, June 20: 972-219-3550 or llela.org.

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During Adventure Days, guests will be able to participate in 3 high elements. Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

HeardMuseum.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Ropes Course Adventure Day – 9am-12pm.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Sprinkler Fair – 10am-12pm. Learn basic irrigation skills in a friendly, hands-on environment.

Rotate through stations with knowledgeable instructors, and learn how to clean and replace nozzles, adjust spray patterns, program your controller and more. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 25 Climbing Knot Basics Class – 6:30-8:30pm.

We’ll cover the figure-8, prusik, clove hitch, water knot, Kleimheist and several other basic climbing knots. $30/member, $50/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei. com/stores/95.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 Primitive Survival Skills: Tracking, Snares, Traps – 10am-3pm. How to construct them and where to put them. Basic tracking: Foot prints plus an array of other animal signs to follow. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. Camp Tonkawa.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27 Travel Light – 6:30-8pm. Get practical tips on lightening your load while maximizing the experience. Leave with the tools to keep overweight baggage at bay on your next adventure. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29 Horsemanship Day Camp – 10am-2:30pm. Ages 7 & up. Adults welcome. Get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size, and get a chance to do some basic riding. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-4408382. CampTonkawa.org.

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Buddhist Sangha – 7-9pm. The meeting of Horizon’s Buddhist covenant group. Meditation and study of the 8-Fold Path. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton.

972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

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

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

Grapevine Farmers’ Market – 9am-6pm, Sun; 8am8pm, Mon-Sat. Eat healthy with locally-grown produce and products. 520 S Main St, Ste 203, Grapevine.

817-527-7446. FarmersMarketOfGrapevine.com.

Sounds of Lewisville Concert Series – June-July.

7-9:30pm. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for comfort. Well-behaved pets on a leash allowed. Admission free. Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W Church St, Lewisville. 972-219-3401. SoundsOfLewisville.com.

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

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

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

Star Coyote Events – Monthly events include gong, Tibetan bowl and crystal bowl sound journeys, shamanic journey with a drum dance, kid’s energy and creativity events, and a Wed morning class series. Please see the calendar at StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com for the exact dates and times as they change each month, or call 469-344-6484.

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

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

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

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

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

Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association.

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

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

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

Sunday Worship: Unity Spiritual Center of Denton Service – 10am, coffee; 11am, service. Unity takes spiritual principles and makes them practical in your life. 6071 New Hope Rd, Krugerville. 214453-0218. UnityOfNewHope.org.

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

WholeChildTexas.com.

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

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

AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

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tuesday Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-380-4030.

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

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

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

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

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Community Dance – 7-9:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Live Music, varied styles. Fun for all ages 21 and up. $5/person Denton Senior Center, 509 North Bell Ave, Denton. 940-349-8720.

sic. 315 S Chestnut St, McKinney. 972-562-8790.

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

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

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

Frisco Rotary Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 26.

8am-12pm. Local growers offer fruits and vegetables. Also offered are baked breads, meat from local ranchers, honey, arts and crafts and various other products. 4th St between Main & Elm, Frisco.

FriscoRotaryFarmersMarket.com.

McKinney Farmers’ Market at Chestnut Square – Thru Nov 23. 8am-12pm. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. Locally grown and produced food and craft items. Live mu-

Agape Women’s Breakfast with Friends – 9:3011am. 3rd Sat. Enjoy breakfast, check-in and support one another, and meet some new friends. Cafe Express Shops at Legacy, 5800 Legacy Dr, Plano.

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

Presentations, field trips. Membership $20/year; first two visits free. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. For more info, Tom Martin: 469-261- 3045. HeardNa turePhotographers.com.

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

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

Group-Trance: 2-Hr Deep Trance Session – 6:30-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Combine hypnotic

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

972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. Meet raptors up-close. Take guided prairie hikes. Kids activities. Bring a picnic lunch. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Erich Neupert: 972-4427607. BPRaptorCenter.org.

Harp Music for Wellbeing – 12-1pm. 1st Sat. Come relax and listen to the harp, prescriptive music as it facilitates healing, promotes feelings of well-being and aids in transition. $15. Pilates and Yoga Studio, 200 S Austin Dr, Allen. Patsy M. Sadowski, MA, Certified Music Practitioner: 972-814-0778. Pilates-ForLife.com.

storytelling and rhythm to relax the conscious mind while using array of techniques that teach your unconscious how to feel pleasure in the face of stress, because your other mind wants to learn wonderful things. Offer 1 or 2 hr sessions. $50. Dallas MetaMorph, Frisco. Registration required, Sherrie Grana: 512-589-2089 or DallasMeta-Morph.com.

Heard Nature Photographers – 1:30-3:30pm. 2nd Sat. Photographers of all ages and experience levels.

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

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

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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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.

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

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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.

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ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation. You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad, page 34.

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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 26.

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Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. We focus on natural wellness, detoxification, and vaccine alternatives. We happily accept new patients and continue to help those referred by other doctors, especially those with "untreatable/incurable" diseases that respond well to our unique natural medicines. See ad, page 36.

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Trained in biochemistry, family medicine, emergency medicine, and sports medicine, my mission is to reverse disease using stem cell medicine and functional medicine with custom lifestyle coaching and nutrition. We work to get to the root of your disease, to solve the issues from the ground up and treat the whole body, not just the symptoms. See ad, page 13.

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

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