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lants have got to be the hardest-working things on Earth. Certainly, they’re among the most essential. Their importance was demonstrated first in Creation. On the first day, God created light, which is an absolute necessity for plants to grow. On the second day, He divided the sky from the waters. On the third day, He created the seas and the Earth, upon which He placed vegetation. Thus was the beginning of plants. They were here before we were, and in His omniscience, God created them, and all that they need to survive and thrive, in anticipation of our arrival. Plants have supplied most of our needs ever since, and they will forever—unless we somehow manage to destroy them all.

We depend on plants not just as a food source, but as a critical part of Earth’s life support system. They release oxygen into the atmosphere during photosynthesis; they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to keep it in balance (although manmade things threaten their capacity to do so); they provide habitats and food for wildlife; and they regulate the water cycle via transpiration (releasing water vapor from their leaves) and absorption (soaking up groundwater through their roots).

That’s just the environmental stuff. There are also plants’ contributions to the practical aspects of our daily living. They provide all our nonsynthetic medicines and approximately 52 percent of the average American’s calories. As a food source, they are increasingly being proven to facilitate better health outcomes, thus decreasing healthcare costs even as they help blunt global warming.

I adopted a mostly plant-based diet a couple of years ago, and the results were quick and pretty dramatic, like easy weight loss that I wasn’t even trying to accomplish. It continues to help me maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels and clearer, more radiant skin.

In fact, when I do eat meat, I can depend on my face breaking out and feeling bloated and sluggish—which tends to keep me on the plant-based path.

If you’re not yet convinced or at least intrigued, read “Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet,”

by April Thompson, and our vegan fitness articles in which athletes and a coach testify to the amazing impact of plant-honoring eating. If those don’t make a believer out of you, try a recipe or two from “Meatless Makeover: A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes,” which includes Vegan Popcorn “Chicken”, Walnut Meat Tacos and a mouth-watering Mushroom and Sage Wellington.

I can vouch for the tastiness of the traditional-turned-plant-based dishes that I make for myself. Even if you don’t cook, the abundance and availability of frozen, prepared and restaurant offerings make it convenient and easy to improve your quality of life with plant-based nutrition. Make sure to save our North Texas resource guide for vegan and vegetarian meals, foods and cooking classes.

We also pay tribute to one of the most misunderstood plants of our time—hemp, from which over-the-counter CBD products are derived. Although it is pharmaceutically safe, hemp has been controversial because of its family ties. (Think of it as marijuana’s no-buzz cousin.) Like many integrative and complementary treatments, hemp has finally been documented and recognized as having natural health benefits without the side effects of many medical treatments. But that’s not all there is to say about hemp. This crop, which was illegal in the United States for 50 years, is now fueling high hopes among farmers, agricultural researchers, manufacturers and consumers for its use in a host of fiber-based products and its potential to combat climate change. To learn more, don’t miss Julie Peterson’s enlightening article, “Hemp Gets Hot: Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet.”

Be sure to check out all that Natural Awakenings has to offer this month, from pointers on pet diets to the Wise Words of author Ronnie Cummins, founder of the Organic Consumers Association, on the future of regenerative agriculture in sequestering greenhouse gases and the power of growing a movement.

As always, we hope you will find something in this month’s issue that will inspire you to live a greener, healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.

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22 THE ROOTS OF GOOD HEALTH

Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

25 PLANT-BASED RESOURCES ARE ALL AROUND US

26 CBD’S NEW FRONTIER Help for Mental Health

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28 NORTH TEXAS MD UPPORTS DAILY S CANNABIDIOL FOR HEALTHY LIFESTYLES 30 MEATLESS MAKEOVER

A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

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news briefs

Food and Wine in the Garden

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he 13th annual Oak Cliff Earth Day will be held from noon to 5 p.m., April 19, at Lake Cliff Park in Dallas, featuring a diverse lineup of entertainment, environmental education booths and green vendors along with food and fun for the kids.

The grassroots green festival was launched in 2007 by local volunteers that wanted to educate the community about eco-friendly living. After a 10-year hiatus, GreenSourceDFW.org, a local environmental news site, and the Memnosyne Institute, its parent nonprofit and longtime festival sponsor, took over as host in 2018.

Vendor space is $55 on or before Mar. 19 and $80 after that. Nonprofits can register for $30 and Dallas County and city groups can register at no charge. Sponsorships are available starting at $100.

he fourth annual Food and Wine Festival returns to the Dallas Arboretum from March 26 through 29 during the spring’s most picturesque season, Dallas Blooms, themed “Sounds of Spring.” The festival kicks off with the main tasting event on Thursday evening with a VIP experience that includes valet, special cocktails, a curated walk and early admission to the main festival.

On Saturday and Sunday, guests can sip and shop food, market, beer and wine vendors throughout the lush 66 acres. Demonstrations will be held all day in A Tasteful Place, too. This festival is a true paradise for any foodie.

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The French Room – Diego Fernandez

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For more information about vendor space, contact Lybo Buchanan at lybolynn@gmail. com. For information about sponsorship, contact, Wendel Withrow at 214-287-1046 or Wendel@GreenSourceDFW.org. For event details, visit OakCliffEarthDay.com. See ad on page 11.

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Celebrate the Trinity River

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ll Out Trinity is the Trinity Park Conservancy’s premier festival from 7: 30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 28, on the site of the planned Harold Simmons Park, spanning nearly one mile of the Trinity River between the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge and the Margaret McDermott Bridge. It features runs, bike races and yoga on the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and a community marketplace, family zone and other activities throughout the day.

Highlights include the 16th annual Trinity River Levee Run (half marathon, 10K or 5K);The Dallas Gravel Ride (riders choose between one, two or three loops of 7.5 miles or a three-hour endurance challenge of gravel and dirt trails along Trinity River levees); and Yoga on the Bridge, an outdoor yoga class with unparalleled views of the city from the Margaret Hunt Hill bridge led by instructors from Black Swan Yoga.

A free festival takes place throughout the day on the pedestrian bridge and the Felix H. Lozada, Sr. gateway with a community marketplace of local artists, children’s activities, food, music, salsa lessons and more.

Prices vary for some of the sporting activities, but the community marketplace is free. To register or fine more information, visit AllOutTrinity.com.

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icola Yoon, Rachel Renée and Nikki Russell, Sarah Dessen, Soman Chainani, John Green and more than 80 writers, graphic novelists and YouTube personalities will attend the sixth annual North Texas Teen Book Festival from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 7, at the Irving Convention Center.

The festival celebrates young adult and middle grade literature, with more than 50 panels discussions, competitions, workshops, meetand-greets, giveaways and more. There is plenty of opportunity for fans to collect autographs and meet their favorite writers face-to-face.

Admission is free. Location: 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving. For more information, visit nttbf.com.

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Explore the Roots of Toxicity

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he most comprehensive cohort of integrative, function and holistic health practitioners ever assembled will take place from March 5 through 7 at the Omni Hotel in downtown Dallas.

The Roots of Toxicity conference is cohosted by the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology and the International College of Integrative Medicine.

The conference will offer a special course of significant importance to a number of currently presenting health issues, Pragmatic Detoxification for Environmentally Induced Illness. The widespread adverse health effects from 9/11 and recent hurricanes including Katrina, Sandy, Harvey, Irma and Maria have greatly increased public awareness that serious health consequences can result from exposures to molds, toxic chemicals and other environmental substances. However, the health consequences from these events are merely the tip of the iceberg. The goal of this course is to address the significant gap in the knowledge base and competence and performance in these areas relative to the available science regarding detoxification.

Continuing medical education units are available. For more information visit IAOMT.org, AAEMOnline.org, ICIMed.com or IABDM.org.

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ur destiny should not be defined by a list of health conditions and limitations.

A group of health and wellness professionals will gather for the Changing Life and Destiny Conference April 19 at the Hilton Hotel at Granite Park, in Plano, to shed light on why so many people feel sick, tired and diseased, providing solutions that can literally in days, change our life and destiny.

Attending healthcare professionals will witness and experience the future of healthcare, learn about applications for their patient base, and network with top innovators in their field. It’s also for health-seeking consumers, interested in becoming proactive with their health and living a life of prevention and wellness.

Some attendees will receive a free WICO score evaluation and consultation with a specially trained functional medicine practitioner ($175 value). In the consultation, they will learn of functional imbalances that maybe why they cannot lose weight or keep it off, why they have high blood pressure or

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Evaluations include 15 key functions: digestive absorption, dysbiosis inflammation, nutritional cellular health, B-vitamin deficiency, liver-gallbladder function, thyroid insufficiency, adrenal/melatonin insufficiency, growth hormone deficiency, dysglycemia and body comp, food allergies, connective tissue and vasculature, joint muscle inflammation, lipid metabolism, cardio-dynamics and kidney/renal.

Throughout the day, attendees will be introduced to the future of wellness care in the form of technology set to revolutionize healthcare over the next 10 to 15 years. At a time when the medical field is rethinking an outdated model of disease care and moving rapidly toward preventative wellness care, Changing Life and Destiny presenters will empower participants to prevent disease before it happens, rather than managing disease symptoms for life.

From cancer and diabetes to heart disease and Alzheimer’s, these groundbreak-

ing technologies allow medical professionals and individuals to identify the underlying conditions that lead to these conditions and prevent them before they occur. Conference presenters are preeminent experts in the fields of stem cell therapies, weight loss and diabetes, heart disease, neurological imbalance, sleep and stress, cancer, diet and lifestyle, and brain enhancement.

Attendees will experience the latest technologies that can impact health and wellbeing, while learning about incorporating correct food habits into their lifestyle to support healthy blood sugar and body composition, while stabilizing functional imbalances before they become disease conditions and addressing the root cause of symptoms to reduce healthcare costs.

Admission is $199. Natural Awakenings readers pay only $45 and receive a free WICO score evaluation and consultation using code NA2020. Location: 5805 Granite Pkwy., Plano. For more information, call 323-7867400 or visit ChangingLifeAndDestiny.com.

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Preventing and Reversing Chronic Disease with Nutrition

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he inaugural Food as Medicine Summit & Expo, presented

by Dallas-based TS Wellness founder and President Patricia Thomson, Ph.D., on April 24 and 25 at the Richardson Civic Center, will focus on scientifically supported plant-based nutrition and fitness.

Nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) founder and President Dr. Neal Barnard is headlining the event. He will be the guest of honor at a special fundraising dinner themed, “Your Passport to the Vegan World." More than 12,000 PCRM doctor members promote preventive medicine, conduct clinical research and encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research and medical training.

On Friday, the Summit and EXPO opens at noon with the first of two social mixers, featuring vegan cuisine from

around the world prepared by local vegan restaurant Viridescent Kitchen and wines provided by Vegan Wines. On Saturday, the event opens at 8 a.m. with presentations running until 6:30 p.m., followed by another social, along with vegan food trucks.

One unique feature of this Summit & EXPO is the establishment of neighborhood plant-based tribes—groups that live in a given area around the DFW metroplex that meet on a regular basis to support one another as either they transition to a plantbased diet or want the social aspect of a support group.

Thomson, says, “We are bringing in some of the top doctors, nutrition and fitness experts from Texas and across the country to participate. It’s the first time this many whole-food-plant-based experts have gathered under one roof for a summit in the DFW area, offering a unique opportunity for

the local community to learn from them firsthand. Our goal is for each attendee to leave the event inspired and empowered to take their health and wellness into their own hands.”

Physician speakers also include Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Dr. Michael Klaper, Dr. Milton Mills, Dr. Brooke Goldner, Dr. Linda Carney, Dr. Bandana Chawla, Dr. Munish Chawla, Dr. Jimmy Conway, Dr. Nancy Eriksen, Dr. Niraj Mehta and Dr. Rizwan Bukhari. Other plant-based experts in nutrition and fitness include Brenda Davis RD, Victoria Moran, Fat-Free-Vegan blogger Susan Voisin and the Plant Chics and fitness experts Thomas Tadlock, Ellen Jaffe Jones, Josh LaJaunie, and No Meat Athlete Matt Frazier.

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Toyota Helps Consumers Finance Environmentally Friendly Cars

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oyota Financial Services (TFS) has issued a fifth $750 million green bond to help finance environmentally friendlier vehicles such as the Toyota Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles that qualify under specific clean air criteria, including powertrain, fuel efficiency and emissions. CFO Scott Cooke says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our green bonds are an important tool that TFS uses to fund the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles while providing an attractive option for

sustainability investors.â&#x20AC;?

Green bonds are a way for an issuer to raise money specifically for environmentally friendly projects, such as clean transportation or renewable energy, according to Bloomberg. Green bonds came on the scene roughly a decade ago and have boomed in recent years as companies develop socially conscious debt products.

Toyota introduced the Prius in 1997, and hybrids have since reduced CO2 emissions by 108 million tons versus

comparable gasoline-powered vehicles.

2019 saw a record number of green bonds issued worldwide with financial institutions and governments issuing $185 billion total to fund environmental projects.

Qualifying vehicles include the Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Toyota Mirai, Toyota Prius, Toyota Prius Prime and the Lexus ES 300h. They must possess a gasoline-electric hybrid or alternative fuel powertrain; achieve a minimum of 40 highway and city miles per gallon (MPG or MPG equivalent); and receive a smog rating of seven or better (where 10 is the cleanest), as determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the purchase of a vehicle in California. Toyota says it has increased the vehicle eligibility requirements from 35 miles per gallon to 40 miles per gallon.

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Practice Yoga to Help the Brain It’s long been known that vigorous, sweaty aerobics strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, but the latest research from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga enhances many of those same brain structures and functions. The analysis, published in Brain Plasticity, examined 11 studies that used brain-imaging techniques to evaluate outcomes of hatha yoga, which involves body movements, meditation and breathing exercises. The researchers concluded that the hippocampus, which is involved in memory processing and typically shrinks with age, increased in volume with yoga. The amygdala, which helps regulate emotions, tends to be larger in yoga practitioners. Other brain regions that are larger or more efficient in enthusiasts are the prefrontal cortex, essential to planning and decision-making; the default mode network, involved in planning and memory; and the cingulate cortex, which plays a key role in emotional regulation, learning and memory.

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Researchers from Beijing Geriatric Hospital, in a meta-analysis of 12 studies involving 47,523 patients with cardiovascular disease, found that those that supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent. Folic acid, which the study authors called a “safe and inexpensive therapy,” lowers levels of homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart disease; research indicates that 0.5 to 5 milligrams daily can reduce homocysteine levels by approximately 25 percent.

Drinking either not enough or too much water can decrease cognitive performance in older women, Penn State University researchers reported in the European Journal of Nutrition.

In a nationwide study, 1,271 women and 1,235 men over age 60 gave blood samples, answered questionnaires about the previous day’s food and drinks, and performed cognitive tests to measure working memory, brain processing speed and sustained attention. Women, but not men, performed more poorly if they were not in the “sweet spot” of just enough hydration, typically around two liters a day. “As we age, our water reserves decline due to reductions in muscle mass, our kidneys become less effective at retaining water and hormonal signals that trigger thirst and motivate water intake become blunted,” explains lead author Hilary Bethancourt, in urging greater attention to hydration levels.

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Catch Some Rays to Boost Gut Health Fresh evidence is emerging of a skin-gut axis that links type B ultraviolet (UVB) exposure to the microbiome, a finding that has implications for those suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. University of British Columbia researchers divided 21 healthy young women into two groups: Nine took vitamin D supplements during Vancouver’s long, dark winter, and 12 didn’t. After three months, only the non-supplement-takers tested as being deficient in vitamin D. Both groups were exposed to three, one-minute, fullbody UVB light sessions; within a week, vitamin D levels increased 10 percent on average and the gut microbiota diversity of the low-D group rose to match that of the sufficient-D group.

Along with other probiotic bacteria, Lachnospiraceae species, typically low in the guts of people with inflammatory diseases, increased with the UVB exposure.

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Electric propulsion has long been a goal of aviation manufacturers to lessen the carbon footprint of air travel.

On December 11, Vancouver, Canada-based Harbour Air launched the first successful test flight of an all-electric aircraft. Founder and CEO Greg McDougall piloted a 1956 de Havilland Beaver seaplane, rechristened the ePlane. Retrofitted with a 750-horsepower magni500 motor by MagniX, it took off from a dock on the Fraser River in Richmond, British Columbia, and flew for four minutes. The certification process will take one to two years. After that, the retrofits of the company’s existing fleet of small planes can begin. The challenge for airlines seeking to go green with large aircraft is that current technology leaves electric engines relatively weak for their weight and they have a short battery life, but these factors do not deter Harbour Air, which went carbon-neutral in 2007 and flies mostly short hops in the Northwest.

Tequila Waste Turned into Bio-Straws

Jose Cuervo, the bestselling tequila maker globally, has initiated an ecofriendly process of salvaging the leftover agave fibers from its distilling process and upcycling them into a more sustainable alternative to regular plastic straws. The biodegradable drinking straw will decompose up to 200 times faster than regular plastic. Made with an agave biobased and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved composite, the new straws replace about a third of the polymers used in traditional straw production, and at the end of its lifecycle a straw can be consumed by microorganisms to fully biodegrade within one to five years in landfill conditions. The company plans to distribute millions of the straws this year at bars, restaurants and Jose Cuervo events across the U.S. and Mexico.

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Copenhagen has dramatically refashioned the look and function of a power station with a new state-of-the-art, waste-to-power plant that powers 200,000 homes and doubles—actually, sextuples—as a ski slope, a climbing wall, a viewing tower, a hiking and running trail network, and a bar and restaurant. Named Copenhill, “It is the cleanest waste-to-energy power plant in the world,” says architect Bjarke Ingels. “It is a crystal clear example of ‘Hedonistic Sustainability’ because a sustainable city is not only better for the environment, it is also more enjoyable for the lives of its citizens.” The building, 278 feet tall at its apex, has a glass elevator for viewing the inner workings of how the city’s trash is transformed into both Palau Bans Chemicals electricity and heating, as well to Save Reefs as the best view in town of the Palau is the first country in the harbor. It has three ski lifts that world to ban ecologically harmful serve a one-third-mile course sunscreens containing oxybencoated with a special “plastic zone and octinoxate. Studies have grass” that provides the perfound the ingredients cause coral fect friction for both skiing and DNA to mutate in the larval stage, snowboarding. It even features which prevents coral from growthe tallest climbing wall in the ing properly and makes it more world, designed with overhangs susceptible to bleaching. Palau, and ledges of white, like an icy with a population of about 20,000 mountain. Ingels says 97 perpeople spread across 340 islands cent of Copenhagen residents between Australia and Japan, is a get their heating as a byproduct diving hotspot for tourists, and one of energy production from an of its lagoons has been named an integrated system in which the official UNESCO World Heritage electricity, heating and waste Site. President Tommy Remengesau disposal are combined into a says, “We have to live and respect single process. Copenhagen the environment, because the has a goal of becoming the environment is the nest of life.” world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2025.

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San Francisco-based Apis Cor is another company in the 3D-printing space: It has just completed a two-story, 6,900-square-foot building in Dubai and it plans to build a demonstration house in Santa Barbara, California, this year.

Another tech startup, Haus.me, has opened an assembly plant in Reno, where it plans to ship its first off-the-grid models to buyers in Nevada, California and Arizona. In the Netherlands, a consortium of companies has set up a factory with 3D-printing machines that use concrete; it plans to supply materials for five homes to be built in the city of Eindhoven. The upside of using 3D-printing techniques for building houses include lower cost, less waste and reduced construction time—six weeks versus six months. Current barriers include a lack of regulation and building codes, and a limit on the types of materials that can be used. The process is limited largely to plastics and concrete, and homes requiring wood or steel still need to use traditional methods.

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erate soreness for a day or two after the Nothing is being done to promote the r. John East is a doctor of injection, but then can return to normal healing process,” he says. osteopathic medicine, board activities. He notes that opinions vary

Bone marrow has a very similar certified in physical medicine, regarding what constitutes a good rehabilitation and pain medicine. candidate for regenerative medicine, He developed an interest in pain but he believes the milder the injury, management during his residency the better the chances are to get at University of Texas Southwestpositive outcomes from regenerative ern Medical Center. Although he medicine. has practiced pain management—a He also says there are a lot of subspecialty of physical medicine misconceptions about regeneraand rehabilitation—since 2002, he tive medicine, the main one being rebranded his practice as Addison that patients think that after getPain & Regenerative Medicine to ting a single treatment, they will be reflect the emphasis and addition of restored to a youthful level of vitality. regenerative medicine solutions.

Depending on the case, one treat East’s primary regenerative ment or several might be needed to treatment options consist of plateletrich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow Alaena Grable, Dr. John East, Dr. Sylvia-Flores Bugarin achieve the desired outcomes. If the problem is more severe, there may aspirate. East uses PRP therapy to be no improvement at all. concentration and same types of growth treat musculoskeletal issues that in East emphasizes that his primary factors as PRP, East says, but it also conclude orthopedic conditions affecting goal when treating patients is to not only tains many types of cells, including stem the joints and the spine. Blood is taken help them get out of pain, but to also cells. Bone marrow taken from one joint from a patient’s arm, placed in a centriimprove their quality of life. He advises will not take the form of other cells when fuge and spun at a very high rate, which patients to do their homework when injected into a problem joint. “Every joint separates the components into red blood considering regenerative treatments and and tissue in your body has stem cells cells, white blood cells and plasma. “The inside called tissue resident stem cells, so plasma contains a lot of growth factors, or large proteins, that contribute to many you already have the stem cells that are needed. They are just quiet and need to be aspects of cellular healing, along with woken up. Our joints have limited blood molecules called cytokines,” he explains, supply, and nutrition to the joints is not which is then injected into the injured abundantly supplied with growth factors joint or tissue. “The PRP injection gets like cytokines that help active resident all the nutrition into the structure. It’s stem cells. What the bone marrow cells like adding fertilizer to soil.” do when injected is function like

East says regenerative methods like a football coach that is coorPRP differ from traditional intervendinating and directing the tional methods; with traditional pain players—the growth factors, management, oral anti-inflammatories and cytokines other important are often used, and come with a host of potential side effects, such as suppressing molecules.”

Regenerative medicine adrenal gland function and only tempotherapies are performed right rarily reducing inflammation and pain. in East’s office. He says some “With an anti-inflammatory, you’re just patients may experience modputting a Band-Aid over the problem.

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East also promotes yoga as a form of regenerative medicine. Because yoga styles such as yin promote breathwork, he says that breathing delivers oxygen to the body and helps activate stem cells. Yin yoga also involves stretches which help lengthen fascia. “Many restrictions in movement are linked to fascia restrictions, so I think everybody needs to do yoga—orthopedic injury or not,” he advises.

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It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life.

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hether identifying as vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian or other veggie-friendly variant, a growing number of Americans are moving away from meat products and toward plant-rich foods. Most come to a plant-based diet for personal, planetary or animal welfare reasons; however, they stay for the flavorful foods they discover along their dietary journey and the health benefits they reap.

Marly McMillen-Beelman was prescribed medications to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. “I knew I didn’t want to be on prescriptions, so I decided to change my diet, beginning by giving up meat, dairy and eggs. I immediately felt much better and my symptoms went away naturally,” says the Kansas 22

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City, Missouri, author of The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook and founder of Chopped Academy, an online resource for food bloggers. “Now I eat an even greater variety of food than I did before I went vegan.”

While only 3 percent of Americans identified as vegan and 5 percent as vegetarian in a recent Gallup Poll, a 2018 report by restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman indicates that about 83 percent are eating more plant-based foods.

Embarking on a plant-based diet is a lifelong adventure, but it can take time to adjust. Experts recommend a healthy dose of self-love with the newfound fondness for fruits and veggies. “Give yourself some slack and realize that dietary changes do not happen overnight,” says

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April Murray, a registered dietician in Costa Mesa, California. “Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils.”

A plant-oriented diet also can be flexible; health advocates encourage individuals to find a diet that works for them and their families. Leah Webb, the Asheville, North Carolina, author of Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet, has adapted her diet over time to accommodate her family’s health needs.

Although Webb has always maintained a plant-rich diet, she began incorporating some animal products when her son was born. “He had severe food allergies and asthma, and needed a more diverse

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diet,” explains Webb, whose daughter also has cystic fibrosis. Cutting out grains was a game-changer in “calming down his gut, where most of immune response lies,” says Webb. “He is now off asthma medication and the number of allergens he suffers from has dropped from seven to two.”

Webb’s family eats bountifully from their backyard garden, complemented by meat and produce from local farmers’ markets, where she can be certain the foods were produced sustainably and humanely.

“I use meat to flavor soups or accent vegetables, rather than as the star of the show.

I like to focus on real flavors, using lots of garlic, herbs and spices,” says Webb.

Murray, author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Starting—and Maintaining—the Pegan Diet, follows that diet, a mash-up of paleo and vegan regimens that focuses on whole, fresh and sustainable food high in healthy fats and vitamins. The Pegan diet eschews refined sugar and highly processed foods, while allowing meat, poultry, fish and eggs, as well as gluten-free grains, legumes and dairy products in small amounts.

“This diet can be helpful to different people in so many ways,” says Murray.

“For people with diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation, this high-fiber diet can

Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils. ~April Murray help lower blood sugar and insulin levels.

Heart health will improve, as you’ll be eating less animal products, which can be high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Many individuals also find themselves losing unwanted weight as they get filled up so quickly with these whole foods.”

Plant-Based Nutrition Made Easy

While some worry about getting sufficient nutrients on a largely plant-based diet, nutrition experts say these fears are unfounded. “People think they need to calculate every nutrient, but if you eat a plant-centered, whole-foods diet, you will get every vitamin and mineral you need to thrive,” says Ocean Robbins, co-founder of the Food Revolution Network and author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World. Legumes, nuts and seeds are all healthy, abundant sources of protein and iron.

Reed Mangels, author of Your Complete Vegan Pregnancy: Your All-in-One Guide to a Healthy, Holistic, Plant-Based Pregnancy, busts the myth that cow’s milk is a must for growing bones. “Calcium, vitamin D and protein are the nutrients we usually associate with bone health. One easy way to get all three is a soy-based or pea protein-based plant milk that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D,” says Mangels, adding that green vegetables like kale, bok choy, collards and broccoli are great sources of calcium.

“‘Eating the rainbow’ is great way to make sure you’re consuming a variety of nutrients,” offers London-based Ben Pook, who co-authored the cookbook So Vegan in 5 with his partner Roxy Pope. “Many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants bring their own distinctive colors to fruits and vegetables, so preparing colorful meals is a simple way of getting as many nutrients into your diet as possible.”

Getting Social

Dietary changes can be challenging to navigate initially, particularly when faced with social situations ranging from family gatherings to cohabitation. Having a good plan going into such situations can help ease the transition, say experts. “Never show up to an event hungry. You will be more likely to make a good decision if you

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avigating the lexicon of plant-based diets can be tricky, and choosing a diet even trickier. Here’s a brief guide to some of the commonly used terms.

Flexitarians eat a mainly vegetarian diet, but will consume meat on occasion.

Pegans (a term coined by Dr. Mark Hyman, who follows the diet) focus on eating vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, meat, fish and eggs, while avoiding dairy, grains, legumes, sugar and processed foods.

Pescatarians like radio host Howard Stern eat fish, seafood and other forms of animal products such as dairy, but don’t eat other forms of meat such as chicken, beef or pork.

Plant-based diets, followed by celebrities like Ben Stiller, consist mostly or entirely of foods derived from plants, including vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and fruits, with few or no animal products.

Vegans don’t consume any animal products, including eggs, dairy, honey or gelatin. Famous vegans include Ellen DeGeneres, Betty White, Beyonce, Bill Clinton, Madonna and Venus Williams.

Vegetarians refrain from meat and seafood, but will consume dairy or other animal byproducts such as honey. Well-known vegetarians include Albert Einstein, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Doris Day, Jane Goodall, Kristen Wiig and Prince.

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are nourished. On the way there, remind yourself why you are making the transition to plant-based eating,” suggests Murray.

“I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. If I go to a family dinner and someone has made something special for me, but they used a non-vegan cheese, I will respect my family member’s effort and eat some of it. These situations will pop up from time to time, and the more you can be compassionate with yourself, the better,” says McMillen-Beelman.

“If you are living with people who are not joining you in making a dietary shift, agree to respect each other’s choices. Make it a shared learning journey rather than a power struggle,” says Robbins. For example, he suggests making a vegetarian base and allowing those that want animal products to add them as toppings. A burrito bar can accommodate all diets by allowing people to add their own fixings to a base of beans and tortillas, whether those be dairy options like cheese and sour cream or veganfriendly guacamole and salsa.

For families with kids, being flexible and inclusive can help make changes feel more positive and sustainable. “We never eat processed foods at home, but parties are that time I tell my kids they can eat

I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. ~Marly McMillen-Beelman whatever they want,” says Webb.

“Get your children involved, so that they are more engaged in the eating experience. Let your children pick out recipes or snacks for the week. Make the food look pretty and it will taste more satisfying,” adds Murray.

Plant Prep Made Easy

Plant-based chefs have plenty of kitchen hacks for making food prep and planning fun and easy. Robbins suggests finding go-to recipes to put on repeat. “Your prep time goes down a lot as you make the same dish, and the familiarity will help you develop lasting habits around new food patterns,” he says.

Webb incorporates a healthy protein, fat and vegetable into every meal, even breakfast, but cooks in batches and freezes portions or repurposes leftovers to simplify mealtimes. “You’ll get burned out if you try to cook something from scratch every meal,” says Webb. “We eat a lot of eggs

because we raise chickens, so I’ll do baked frittatas I can reheat during the week.”

Advance meal prep can take the pressure off busy times like the weekday breakfast rush, adds Robbins. One of his favorite breakfasts involves soaking oats and chia seeds overnight, which he tops in the morning with some unsweetened soy or coconut milk, chopped banana, frozen blueberries, and a dash of maple syrup, vanilla and nutmeg. “It’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants and phytonutrients,” he says.

Webb encourages people to get out of their food comfort zones by experimenting with approximate ingredients, like swapping kabocha or honeynut squash for butternut squash.

Robbins also suggests making social connections with others on the same path by cooking them a meal, organizing a meal swap or sharing extras. “It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life. Start where you are and remember it’s not about perfection, it’s about progress. Have love, dignity and compassion toward yourself and others along the journey,” he says.

April Thompson is a freelance writer based in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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any new regimens begin with gusto, only to be abandoned because old diets die hard. Here are some expert tips for eating well over the long haul.

“Find plant-based options at your favorite restaurants, and be open to new flavors. I promise you, your taste buds will change,” says April Murray, dietician and author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook. To keep the momentum and inspiration going, follow plant-based chefs on social media, she adds.

When switching to a plant-based diet, some miss the rich, fatty flavors found in meat, says Ben Pook, co-author of So Vegan in 5. “The trick we found is using ingredients rich in umami, which is a flavor commonly found in meat. One

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of our favorites is miso paste (fermented soybeans), which has an intense savory taste. We often add it to stews, pies and even pastas to deliver more depth of flavor.

Soy sauce and porcini mushrooms are also a great substitute.”

“Sustainable change doesn’t happen overnight. If not sure what to cook, start with one big salad a week. When you get the hang of that, add in something else, like prepping snacks from scratch. Small things add up over time,” says Leah Webb, author of The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook.

“Seek out loved ones who share your food values and nurture those relationships. You might be surprised how many people around you are also quietly trying

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to achieve similar goals,” says Ocean Robbins, founder of the Food Revolution Network.

“We put a lot of pressure on ourselves when we first switched to a plantbased diet. Shopping for vegan food and eating out at restaurants felt very overwhelming, and we found ourselves spending hours checking food labels.

We’ve come to realize that veganism isn’t black or white and encourage others not to worry about making mistakes along the way,” shares Pook.

If we can’t resist temptation on occasion, that’s okay too, Murray says. “That one unhealthy meal won’t undo all the hard work you’ve put in. Get right back on track the next morning. Positivity is key.”

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Food Saved Me

Food Saved Me offers nutrition and cooking classes in Southlake. Nutritionists specialize in cooking for cancer prevention, heart disease prevention and reversal, diabetes prevention, Alzheimer’s prevention, food addiction and more.

They also offer classes online.

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The Goats Revolt

The Goats Revolt is a locally made and locally loved vegan cheese and butter company. The full line of tasty, meltable cheeses are completely dairy, gluten, lactose and casein-free. They have added a line of pantry stable sauces and soup mixes that are totally allergen-free. Find them Saturdays at the Dallas Farmers’ Market for a free sample.

Mckinney, 505-819-8951, TheGoatsRevolt.com, GoToVegan.com

Viridescent Kitchen

Viridescent Kitchen is a plant-based and mostly gluten-free cafe and bakery. They offer catering services and boast an in-house vegan grocery by Plant Based Grocery, as well as regular classes on nutrition and cooking demos. Join the mailing list on social media for updates.

5760 State Hwy. 121, Ste. 140, Plano, 214-297-2334, ViridescentKitchen.com Visit these North Texas plant-based nutrition resources at the Food as Medicine Summit, April 24-25 at the Richardson Civic Center.

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Consumers must become well into frequent tantrums and lack of focus. “I formed, especially when replacing medicadidn’t expect CBD to be miraculous, but tions for serious disorders, experts say. But I was surprised that my kids’ frustrations for anxiety and emotional well-being, CBD were greatly reduced,” says the Austin, is largely heralded as a safe and natural Texas, mom. “We weren’t seeing the sechoice by providers well-versed in CBD, verity of meltdowns.” such as Peter Bongiorno, past president of

The use of CBD in tinctures, capthe New York Association of Naturopathic sules and lotions has grown exponenPhysicians. “It’s really important for people tially, along with the science to prove its to know their options and to keep looking efficacy in remediating physical pain. for what works for them,” he says.

Newer, but equally as robust, is the viThe Feel-Good Molecule ability of CBD as a remedy for mental CBD, a compound extracted from the health-related issues, experts say, pointhemp plant, is appealing because it can ing to anxiety, depression and stress as raise the level of cannabinoids—feel-good the top three applications.

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molecules naturally created within the human body. “When we can’t sleep or are stressed out, cannabinoid levels go way down,” Bongiorno says. While prescription drugs overwhelm the body with adverse side effects, CBD can healthfully bring back balance.

But CBD won’t trigger an altered state because there is little to no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical in marijuana that produces a high, he says, adding that he starts patients at a low daily dose of 25 milligrams.

It’s important to talk with a physician about drug interactions, Bongiorno says. For instance, CBD can increase levels of blood-thinning medications, according to a 2017 study published in Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports.

CBD can possibly treat a wide range of conditions, from fear of public speaking to bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorders, but more research is needed, experts say. A 2018 clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests CBD offers potential in treating psychosis. More recently, researchers in a 2019 case study of 27 patients published by the Permanente Journal concluded, “Cannabidiol may hold benefit for anxiety-related disorders.”

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Lara Miller is an organic farmer in Lafayette, Colorado, who in 2017 dedicated a parcel of her two-acre farm to growing hemp for her business, North Field Farmacy. “I added in hemp because it is a dynamic plant that produces fiber, seed and medicine for us humans, all at the same time,” she says.

Miller’s small, women-owned business grows the leafy plants outdoors in organic soil and harvests by hand. “We test in the field, post-harvest, during extraction and in the final product,” she says. “We know our product is clean and pure and potent.”

This isn’t always the case. A 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that in 84 CBD products sold online by 31 companies, 26 percent contained less CBD than the amount listed on the label.

Miller receives weekly calls from those wanting to purchase her plants and start a CBD business. “What bothers me the most is that not one person has asked how my hemp is grown,” she says.

“It all feels like a big grab; the integrity isn’t there.”

Miller continues to decline these requests and spends her days on the farm, where—come harvest time—she, alongside her crew, engages in some visualizations. “We imagine the people suffering who need support and think about how we are growing the plants to help them.”

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In July 2019, Governor Greg Abbott signed hemp and CBD products into legalization after the 2018 federal Farm Bill passed, removing industrial hemp from the Controlled Substances Act. Industrial hemp and its byproducts, which include CBD, are legal in all 50 states as long as the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—the psychoactive cannabinoid that causes a “high”— is below 0.3 percent.

For Hill, it’s a natural progression to incorporate CBD into his wellness services. “CBD is an outgrowth of what I have included in my post-ketamine regime for my patients at the Ketamine Health & Wellness Center,” he says. He first discovered the wellness properties of CBD and its effects on the human endocannabinoid system two years ago when he attended an integrative medicine and mental health conference. “I am fascinated with the endocannabinoid system (ECS). We all have what’s known as CB1 and CB2 endocannabinoid receptors throughout the central nervous and peripheral nervous systems.

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The endocannabinoid system, Hill says, relates to homeostasis, or balance, and through keeping the body balanced, physical and mental wellness can be achieved. Inspired by this knowledge, Hill attended the Lucky Leaf conference last September to network and connect with reputable CBD growers, processors and manufacturers.

Hill emphasizes that he’s not just out to sell CBD products, but has a broader vision to get people to buy into the value of living a lifestyle of wellness through prevention; such as managing stress, intermittent fasting, regular exercise and proper nutrition.

Hill incorporates these preventative measures into his daily lifestyle. “Desiderius Erasmus, a 14th-century philosopher, said, ‘Prevention is better than cure,’ and when you look at preventative medicine through alternatives such as holistic and functional medicine, there’s a paradigm shift in how Americans are viewing their health care,” Hill observes. “Dr. Hans Selye, founder of the human stress model said, ‘It’s not stress that kills us, it’s our reaction to it.’”

Hill believes that stress prevention consists of taking more walks, enjoying green space, putting down electronics, exercising and laughing more. CBD helps increase serotonin in the brain—the hormone that make us feel good.

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by April Thompson

hen contemplating a shift toward a plant-based diet, some may prematurely mourn the loss of their favorite meaty classics. Luckily, enterprising vegan chefs have experimented with flavors and textures that will lure almost any palate into loving a plant-based version of their favorite dishes without resorting to processed foods.

“Plant-based versions of classic dishes offer all the nutritional benefits of plants without the cholesterol and saturated fats from animal products,” says chef and author Marly McMillen-Beelman. “You don’t have to abandon all your favorite foods to become vegan—just veganize them.”

The Kansas City chef makes carrot “dogs”, for example, by roasting carrots in a savory mix of tamari, agave, miso, paprika and garlic for a cookout-worthy treat. McMillen-Beelman’s cookbook The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook also offers many bean- and legume-based versions of classic sandwiches, like a vegan “Big Mac” with quinoa and pinto beans; a burger made from oats, black beans and pecans; meatballs from tofu and lentils; and a chicken salad based on tempeh, a

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fermented, soy-based, high-protein product with a nutty flavor.

“A lot of people like using tempeh, tofu or jackfruit for a meaty texture. It needs to be well seasoned, but so does meat,” suggests Ocean Robbins, author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, & Transform Your World. “To mimic cheese, some combination of nuts and nutritional yeast, cultured nut cheeses or plant-based milks works nicely.”

McMillen-Beelman likes using jackfruit for a “pulled pork” sandwich or taco, the tropical fruit being packed with vitamin C, protein, calcium, potassium and iron. Her slow-cooked version leans on whole-food ingredients, including pear and cranberries, to add natural sweetness and phytonutrients. “I use canned jackfruit because it’s much easier to find and cook with than the expensive jumbo whole fruit,” she says.

Ben Pook, the London co-author with Roxy Pope of So Vegan in 5, says mushrooms lend substance and umami flavor to vegan dishes such as a mushroom, sage and onion Wellington as a

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substitute for the classic beef Wellington.

“We use portobello mushrooms for their meaty texture, which we surround with a sage and onion stuffing—all wrapped in vegan puff pastry to create a centerpiece worthy of any dinner party,” says Pook, whose cookbook features dozens of plant-based recipes that contain only five ingredients each, such as a broccoli alfredo with cashews, broccolini, tagliatelle pasta, nutritional yeast and garlic.

Nuts can also work wonders in a vegetarian dish, such as Pook and Pope’s walnut meat tacos, which blend toasted walnuts together with spices like cumin, paprika, garlic and chili powder to create a mince-like texture built into a taco with toppings galore.

Many classic dishes can also be adapted by simply leaving out the meat and letting the spices, herbs and vegetables shine through; for example, in a vegan shepherd’s pie, go with penne pasta with red sauce or a garlicky pesto with extra nuts, greens and olive oil in lieu of cheese.

Sweet tooth cravings can be satisfied with healthy, plant-based versions of classic desserts, substituting aquafaba (the starchy liquid left over from canned beans) instead of frothy egg whites, or olive oil or avocado for butter.

Nut butters can also add a touch of richness to a dish, whether sweet or savory.

“I love making a peanut coconut milk curry soup with onions, mushrooms and bok choy, with peanut butter, lime juice and soy sauce blended into the coconut milk for a luxurious flavor and texture. It’s great over potatoes, quinoa or rice,” says Robbins.

“Vegan food doesn’t need to be expensive, boring or complicated,” Pook says. “There really are endless possibilities when it comes to cooking with plants, so don’t be afraid to experiment and create your own twist.”

Connect with Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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a minute or two until the milk curdles and turns into a “buttermilk”. Then add the hot sauce and mix everything together until the ingredients are well combined. Set aside.

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Meanwhile, add the flour to a small plate and set aside. Press the tofu if required.

(Extra-firm tofu contains very little moisture, so this step isn’t always necessary.)

Then slice the block in half and break the tofu into bite-sized pieces with hands.

Season the tofu on both sides with salt and pepper; dip tofu into the flour, followed by the milk mixture, then the crisp mixture. Repeat until all the tofu pieces have been coated.

Vegan Popcorn ‘Chicken’ Yields: 4 to 6 servings 10.5 oz extra-firm tofu Sea salt and pepper ½ cup flour Vegetable oil Dry ingredients: 3.5 oz paprika-flavored chips 4 Tbsp flour 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder Wet ingredients: ½ cup plant-based milk ½ Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp hot sauce To serve: Tomato ketchup Vegan mayonnaise Crush the paprika crisps between a clean tea towel using a rolling pin until no big pieces remain. Transfer to a bowl along with the remaining dry ingredients and a pinch of salt and pepper. Use a spoon to mix everything together, then set aside.

Combine the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar in a separate bowl. Let sit for

Add the vegetable oil to a pan until it’s ¼-inch deep. Tip: Use a wok to reduce the amount of oil needed. Heat the oil on medium-high. Drop a tiny amount of the dry mixture; if it starts sizzling as soon as it hits the oil, it’s ready.

Carefully add half a dozen or so tofu pieces to the hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes on each side or until the tofu begins to brown and is extra crispy. It’s important to not overcrowd the pan, as it can lower the temperature of the oil.

When the tofu is ready, carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a plate lined with parchment paper; immediately season it with some extra salt, which will help make it even crispier. Repeat until all the tofu pieces are cooked. Serve with a favorite dip, such as one made by combining equal amounts of tomato ketchup and vegan mayo.

3 garlic cloves 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp maple syrup 2.5 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil Sea salt Black bean mixture: 9 oz canned sweet corn 14 oz canned black beans Sea salt and pepper ½ lime Handful of fresh cilantro Salsa: 9 oz cherry tomatoes 1 green chili 1 red onion 1 lime Handful of fresh cilantro Sea salt and pepper To serve: 2 avocados ½ lime 8-10 small corn tortillas Vegan yogurt

Yields: 4 servings

Toast the walnuts in a pan over a medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until they begin to smoke. Keep an eye on them and stir occasionally to prevent them burning. Then peel and dice the garlic and add it to the walnuts along with the smoked paprika, chili powder and ground cumin. Stir to coat the walnuts in the spices, then cook for 2 minutes.

Walnut meat: 14 oz walnuts 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 2 tsp chili powder 1½ Tbsp ground cumin

Meanwhile, drain and rinse the black beans and sweet corn. Transfer them to a separate pan and stir in a generous pinch of salt and pepper, as well as the juice from the lime.

Heat through for 5 minutes on a medium

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heat. Remove the pan from the heat, roughly chop the cilantro and stir it into the beans and sweet corn.

Add the cooked walnuts, garlic and spices to a food processor along with the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, sun-dried tomatoes (drain as much oil as possible) and a pinch of salt.

Process for a minute or two until the walnut mixture turns into a mince-like texture.

Next, prepare the salsa by slicing the cherry tomatoes into quarters and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Peel and dice the red onion, slice the chili (leave the seeds in if spicy is preferred) and roughly chop the cilantro leaves, adding all to the mixing bowl. Squeeze the juice from the lime into the bowl, along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, then stir to combine.

Meanwhile, heat through the tortillas in a pan over a low-medium heat.

Yields: 4 servings Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh and mash it in a bowl along with juice from half a lime.

When you’re ready to assemble your tacos, spoon a few tablespoons of the walnut mixture on top of a tortilla, followed by the bean mixture, salsa and a dollop of mashed avocado. Top with a drizzle of vegan yogurt. Repeat for the remaining tacos.

Adapted from So Vegan in 5 by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook.

Mushroom, Sage and Onion Wellington An absolute showstopper and the perfect dish to make for friends on a Sunday afternoon alongside some tasty, roasted vegetables.

Mavs Coach Jamahl Mosley on Plant-Based Eating

by Sheila Julson Meatless athletes are dispelling the myth that plant-based eating lacks the proteins to fuel strong athletic performance.

Athletes that thrive on plant-based diets include Dallas Mavericks Assistant Coach Jamahl Mosley, who is a vegetarian and has consumed a plant-based diet for six years.

“I became a lot more conscious of what meat was doing to my body. I do a fast every year through my church, and we take away a food item. Once I took meat away, I felt amazing. I liked how I felt while running or working out. My mind was clearer and there were so many benefits that I just made it a lifestyle.”

Those benefits include more energy, fewer aches and more restful sleep. “I have three kids, and I’m still sleeping well,” he chortles.

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and eggs; although he will occasionally sample artisan cheeses when he visits his hometown of Milwaukee. One of his favorite meat substitutes is Beyond Meat, a Los Angeles-based producer of plantbased patties, sausages, crumbles and more. “It’s versatile, and we do so many things with it,” he says. “My wife does a great job cooking with it.”

Transitioning to plant-based eating can be intimidating for some, but Mosley offers encouragement. “I recommend it.

If you’re going to do it, do it during the summer when your body can adjust to it easier,” he advises.

“Plant-based food is not just for the lifestyle of eating, but it’s also helps the environment by reducing the affects that agriculture can have on water quality.”

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8 Portobello mushrooms 3 onions 10 sage leaves 4.2 oz walnuts 2 (11 oz) sheets of dairy-free puff pastry Preheat oven to 425° F and line a large baking tray with baking paper. Wipe any excess dirt off the mushrooms and place five of them in an ovenproof dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt and pepper, then bake for 15 minutes.

Remove the mushrooms from the oven and set aside, leaving the oven switched on for later.

Meanwhile, quarter the remaining mushrooms; peel and roughly chop the onions and add to a food processor along with sage leaves, walnuts, ½ teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Process to form a smooth paste, then fry in a pan over a medium-high heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.

Roll out one sheet of pastry onto the lined baking tray. Spread a third of the paste down the middle of the pastry lengthways, spreading it 2 inches wide and leaving the same length clear at each end.

Turn the baked mushrooms upside-down to drain excess juices, then place three of the mushrooms, gills facing up, on top of the paste along the middle of the pastry.

Add the remaining two mushrooms, gills facing down, between the three mushrooms. Spoon the remaining paste around the mushrooms to cover them on all sides.

Place the second sheet of pastry on top and use your fingers to seal the edges together.

Trim around the Wellington roughly one inch away from the filling, discarding the excess pastry as you go. Lightly score the Wellington with diagonal lines at 1-inch intervals and brush with olive oil. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes, until the pastry turns a lovely golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve in slices.

Adapted from So Vegan in 5 by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook.

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VEGAN FITNESS A Healthy Choice for Body and Planet

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ennis champion Venus Williams and New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady are among the athletes that opt for healthy, plantdominant diets to reach their personal best, a trend that belies some misconceptions about what it means to be vegan. “Going vegan implies a larger, lifestyle choice based on personal ethics, but athletes report that they just feel better,” says Brenda

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Carey, editor-in-chief of Vegan Health and Fitness Magazine. “They’re also surprised at how well they put on muscle after making this dietary change.”

A balanced vegan diet can provide everything an active body needs for muscle mass, stamina and recovery while lowering the risk of heart disease. A 2018 metaanalysis of 40 studies published in the peerreviewed journal PLOS One concludes that

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Bolstering the diet with foods like quinoa, chia seeds, nut butters and vegan energy powders, as well as combining foods for a more complete protein profile, is important. For example, pairing whole-grain rice with beans makes a complete protein, says Stefanie Moir, international vegan fitness coach and founder of VeganAesthetics.co.uk, in Glasgow, Scotland.

“Eating a wide variety of foods across the plant kingdom ensures that you reach your fitness goals,” says Moir, who trains six days a week and opts for a breakfast of oats with nut butter and chia seeds. “If you want a ‘superfood’ component, you can add cacao powder for antioxidants and a great chocolate taste.”

Tullman acknowledges that there are some exceptions to protein require-

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a plant-powered diet fosters a healthier cardio-metabolic profile. According to Dutch researchers, amping up nutrition from plants may also lower the risk of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes.

Devotees report unexpected perks.

“I recover faster. I also have more natural energy without the need for caffeine and reduced inflammation, as confirmed in blood tests,” says Matt Tullman, managing partner of the communitybuilding website NoMeatAthlete.com and CEO of vegan supplement maker Complement, in Boulder, Colorado.

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Mentally, it’s given me more depth of thought and spiritually connected me with the “YOUniverse” as a whole. ~Torre Washington ments—especially for the elderly, individuals with certain chronic diseases and pregnant women—but he notes that daily protein needs are less than we’ve been conditioned to believe. “If you track your macronutrients through a day, you’ll find that you’re getting adequate protein.”

Professional bodybuilder Torre Washington, in Tamarac, Florida, keeps it simple. “We’re all unique individuals, so it’s up to each person to test things without fear of lack.” The National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified coach loves antioxidant-rich blueberries, filling apples and potassium-packed bananas, and tends to choose calorically lower, nutritionally dense foods during periods that he’s competing.

Carey suggests vegan meal delivery services as an option and vegan-friendly restaurants in a pinch, but attests to an easy system of meal prep for consistency. “Some people like to meal prep one day a week— cooking brown rice, quinoa and chopping veggies. This way, you can just throw it together when it’s time to eat,” she says.

“You can also eat more simply and throw a bunch of yummy fruits or veggies into the

blender for smoothies or soups.”

For added fortification, some experts recommend supplementing with vegan sources of vitamin B12, especially for active women in their child-bearing years and older individuals, because B12 absorption is compromised as we age. Adding a vegan source of vitamin D is also a wise choice if exposure to natural sunlight is not adequate.

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For the vegan athlete, workout gear that doesn’t contain wool or leather is the way to go. “Making conscious choices expands beyond your plate, and a lot of brands have vegan-friendly shoes,” says Moir.

“The difference between ‘plant-based’ and ‘vegan’ has to do with ethical motivations and treatment of animals,” says Tullman. “Natural fibers such as cotton and synthetic fabrics like polyester are fine.”

The path of vegan fitness can not only offer health benefits, but also a personal connection to the Earth. “It’s given me an opportunity to share my journey with others and to allow them to reach their own specific goals,” says Washington. “Mentally, it’s given me more depth of thought and spiritually connected me with the ‘YOUniverse’ as a whole.”

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The stems undergo U.S. soil for more than the Wild West decortication to separate the half a century is now of agriculture. long outer fibers (bast) from reaching for the sun. Industrial hemp, the low- or no-THC ~Dustin Enge the short inner fibers (hurd).

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“Hemp fiber is going to dominate the that we’ve ever seen,” says Tara Valentine, market once we get to the full manufacturhemp specialist at the Rodale Institute, ing potential,” says Erica Stark, executive in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Since hemp’s director of the National Hemp Association, inclusion in the 2018 Farm Bill, Rodale’s in Washington, D.C. hemp web page hits have grown 10-fold.

The first introductions consumers can expect include hemp paper products, such Better Products as plates and toilet paper, and biodegradAll parts of the hemp plant are useful in able hemp bioplastics like cutlery and cups. multiple ways, and hemp has applications Construction materials and other products in textiles, construction, bioremediation, are expected to quickly follow. technology, nutrition and health, including cannabidiol (CBD). The seeds are rich in protein, essential fatty acids and vitamins.

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Environmentally Friendly The Institute of Papermaking and Printing, at the Technical University of Lodz,

Poland, did a 2015 study comparing making paper from wood to making it from hemp.

Among the findings: hemp takes four months to grow, while trees need 20 to 80 years. An acre of hemp can produce four or more times as much paper as an acre of trees. Hemp paper doesn’t need toxic bleaching and can be recycled twice as many times. Other studies concur.

Paper without deforestation would be a major benefit, but it’s a minor job on hemp’s profound résumé. “Hemp needs to be a part of every climate change conversation, not only because it sequesters huge amounts of carbon during cultivation, but also because construction products made out of hemp will continue to sequester carbon for up to 100 years,” says Stark.

Hemp could also help save the depleted soil on U.S. farmland that has been destroyed by tilling and synthetic fertilizers.

“We have to rebuild the soil by putting carbon back in and increasing organic matter,” says Valentine. Hemp does this with a massive root biomass that breaks up compacted soils, improves water infiltration and reduces runoff and erosion.

Fast-growing hemp naturally suppresses weeds, needs no pesticides and isn’t picky about soil, water or latitude. By comparison, cotton is water-intensive and uses 25 percent of the world’s pesticides.

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Used in crop rotation, hemp’s soil-enhancing qualities can increase profits on subsequent crops. While cover crops don’t usually have return value, hemp provides additional revenue streams. But the revenue isn’t quite there yet, because the supply chain isn’t complete. Seed supply, farm equipment, education, processing facilities and manufacturers are all links that are developing simultaneously. “Fiber processing facilities will be available soon.

Manufacturers are anxious to start incorporating hemp,” says Stark.

The lack of buyers isn’t deterring farmers. Neither are warnings that current harvesting equipment can spark disaster when hemp fiber wraps around rotating parts, heats up

It’s the fastest growing ag industry that we’ve ever seen. ~Tara Valentine and combusts.

Dustin Enge, a third-generation farmer in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, started Honey Creek Hemp in 2017. He planted six acres of hemp. “I think it’s a long-term viable commodity for farmers. Right now, it’s the Wild West of agriculture. Everyone

is trying different things,” says Enge, who modified a harvester for hemp. “I spent about two hours harvesting and 20 hours torching the fiber off my equipment.” Even so, he will plant more acres when he knows it will sell.

Behold the sprouting of the hemp industry as an ancient plant takes root in the modern world.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin and can be reached at JuliePeterson2222@ gmail.com.

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calendar of events MONDAY, MARCH 2

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Mansfield Reads! 2020 – 6pm. A night of food, music and book lovers. The kick-off event of for the book, The Last Child, by John Hart. Free.

Market Street, 3145 E Broad St, Mansfield. 817453-6000.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Step into Nature – 9-10am. Adults with special needs invited to explore the wonder of nature through hands-on experiences and activities with varied themes. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. Pre-registration required: OliverNaturePark.com.

Landscaping with Edible Plants – 11am-12pm.

Marshall Grain Landscape Designer Cheryl Beesley, author of Landscaping With Edibles In Texas, will discuss how to design edible plants into your landscape for a garden that offers both beauty and sustenance. Free. Marshall Grain Co, 3525 Wm D Tate Ave, Grapevine. 817-416-6600.

MarshallGrain.com.

Sucker-Free Small Business Saturday – 122pm. Arlington Black Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Members E. Aaron Cartwright, Attorney at Law, and multi-business owner Joanna James, facilitate this original Small Business Q&A workshop to start a regular dialogue to help small business owners and entrepreneurs. $15/ nonmember, free/member. Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant, 1020 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington. 817-795-2600. bit.ly/ABCCSucker FreeSmallBizWkshp.

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7-8pm. Shelly White, current director of the Trinity River Audubon Center and former Executive Director of the Trinity Strand Trail, will share information about their current 2020 focus and programming.

Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Bldg H, Farmers Branch. DallasSierraClub.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Spring Nature Crafts – 1-2pm. All ages. Get crafty out in nature. Will be making 3 spring themed nature crafts to take home. All materials provided. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. Pre-registration required: OliverNaturePark.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8

Little Naturalist – 10:30-11:30am. Children ages 3-5 will learn about nature through exploration. Will read, sing, create a craft, meet live animals, and have a hands-on exploration all about nature. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. Pre-registration required: OliverNaturePark.com.

Map Reading Workshop – 1-3pm. Hands-on workshop to learn how to master reading topographic maps, and leave with the confidence to translate maps into real world navigation. $20/ member, $40/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei. com/stores/dallas.html.

Thru-Hike Basics – 6:30-8pm. Learn the basics of what you will need to know to get started on your thru-hike, from the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, to the Appalachian Trail. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

No Man’s Land Film Festival – 1-4pm. The goal of this festival is to un-define the feminine in adventure, sport and film. $15. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lake Highlands, 6780 Abrams Rd, Dallas. rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

MONDAY, MARCH 9

THURSDAY MARCH 5

Nature Music: Ages 3-5 – 10:30-11:30am. Kids learn about beat, rhythm and melody, listening to sounds produced using natural materials, instruments and voice. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. Pre-registration required: OliverNaturePark.com.

Children’s Gardening – 10-11am. Children learn about seeds, soil and plant a mini-garden to take home and watch grow. Children will also dissect seeds during class to learn about the inner seed structures. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. Pre-registration required: OliverNaturePark.com.

Terrarium Workshop – 11:30am-12:15pm. Age 5+. Create your own mini-ecosystem using succulents. All supplies provided. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. Preregistration required: OliverNaturePark.com.

Texas Predator Hike – 11am-12:30pm. Learn about the wonders of nature on a guided hike with a Naturalist. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. Pre-registration required: OliverNaturePark.com.

Spring Scavenger Hunt Hike – 1-2:30pm. Learn about the wonders of nature on a guided hike with a Naturalist. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. Pre-registration required: OliverNaturePark.com.

Texas Mountaineers Beginners’ Class – 6-8pm.

Classroom introduction to outdoor climbing.

Hands-on practice of climbing knots, belay, rappelling and climbing commands. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

savethedate THURSDAY MARCH 5 7:15-9:00 Hemp Oil: Fact and Fiction

More and more research is coming in on the medical use of hemp oil (not marijuana) for a myriad of ailments. Hemp naturally supports the immune system, sleep, digestive tract, brain function and nervous system. Join us for an informative seminar where we’ll dispel the myths, learn some fun facts and focus in on the truth about hemp.

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 How to Grow Healthy Children – 9am-4pm. Will address not just the vulnerable children in our families and lives but our still vulnerable inner children.

Yes, the foundation of helping children is to help our own wounded inner children and meet their needs. $25. Mind Above Matter, 2915 S Burleson Blvd, Burleson. 817-447-3001. wp.me/P9ky5W-7o.

Road Tripping – 6:30-8pm. Learn how to plan and prepare for a fun and safe road trip across the country or across the state. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei. com/stores/dallas.html.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Twilight Guided Hike – 5-7pm. Explore Coppell Nature Park with an experienced Master Naturalist. Experience the fascinating sights, smells and sounds of evening activity at the park. Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell.

CoppellTX.gov.

International & Adventure Travel Basics – 6:30-8pm. Learn about planning, preparation and execution of an international adventure trip. Free.

Women’s Flat Tire Repair Workshop – 6:308:30pm. Join like-minded women as you work through everything you need to know to change a tire and reduce the chances of a repeat flat. $25/ member, $45/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei. com/stores/dallas.html.

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Zero Waste Dallas – 6-7pm. Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home, will speak about reducing waste in our city. Free. Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas. Tinyurl. com/tqnych2.

REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Bark Ranger – 2-3:15pm. Bring your furry 4-legged friend. Will talk about Leave No Trace and outdoor safety for pets as well as create a memory keepsake. Then we will go for a hike around Oliver Nature Park to learn about the history and unique features it has to offer. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield.

Pre-registration required: Oliver NaturePark.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Coppell Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Fulfills grocery needs year-round with fresh, in-season, vegetables and fruits, pasture-raised meat, eggs, and dairy, plus an array of pantry staples and

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treats. Old Town Coppell, 768 W Main St, Coppell.

CoppellFarmersMarket.org.

Bird Migration – 10-11am. ​Why do birds fly south for the winter? Discover why insects, mammals, birds, and fish migrate or move seasonally from one region to another. Presented by Wild Birds Unlimited.

Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellTX.gov.

Tomato Time – 11am-12pm. Grow bigger, better tomatoes using organic methods. Learn how and when to plant them and what varieties grow best in North Texas, along with tips for getting more production out of each plant. Free. Marshall Grain Co. 3525 Wm D Tate Ave, Grapevine. 817-416-6600. MarshallGrain. com.

Power of Peace Art Festival – 2-10pm. Experience some of the best artists and craft vendors in Dallas/ Fort Worth. There will also be musical talent, entertainers, food and drinks. $8-$10. Power of Peace Art Festival, 2610 W Division St, Arlington. Tinyurl. com/yx8cuxvs.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Kayaking – 2-4pm. Will go out in dual-seated kayaks to explore our local lakes. Enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife and plants with a naturalist. We will also instruct on safety, proper techniques, and an eco-friendly approach to paddle sports. Britton Park, 829 E Seeton Rd, Mansfield. 817-804-5789.

OliverNaturePark.com.

good and lasting connections. With Adrianne Hooker. $15/nonmember, free/Arlington Black Chamber member. Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant, 1020 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington. 817-795-2600. bit. ly/ABCCSlayingNetworkingWkshp.

Compass Navigation Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm.

Hands-on workshop to learn how to use your compass to navigate in the backcountry. $20/member, $40/ nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 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 Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Benefits of Bees – 10am-12pm. Bee hobbyist Bruce Crozier will speak about this fascinating insect and how they act as invaluable resources to our planet.

Free. Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. Register: CoppellTX.gov.

Nature at Night – 7-9pm. All ages. Activities include games, crafts, owl pellet dissection, glow-in-thedark geology, making s’mores by the campfire, live animals, storytellers and night hikes with a naturalist.

Katherine Rose Memorial Park, 303 N Walnut Creek Dr, Mansfield. 817-276-4200. Oliver NaturePark.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Backcountry Stoves and Water Treatment Workshop – 1-3pm. Hands-on chance to test and get to know a variety of treatment methods and stoves. Let one of our experts help you decide on the best set-up for your next adventure. $15/member, $35/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

MONDAY, MARCH 16 Beginner’s Camping Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm.

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 Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Elevated Camping: Hammocking Basics – 6:308pm. Join our hammocking experts for some tips and tricks that will have you flying in no time. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-3681938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Step into Nature – 9-10am. Adults with special needs invited to explore the wonder of nature through hands-on experiences and activities with varied themes. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. Pre-registration required: OliverNaturePark.com.

Little Naturalist – 10:30-11:30am. Children ages 3-5 will learn about nature through exploration. Will read, sing, create a craft, meet live animals, and have a hands-on exploration all about nature. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield.

Pre-registration required: OliverNaturePark.com.

Slaying the Networking Game – 12-2pm. Eliminate awkward silences, learn to stay on topic, and make

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Montopolis: The Living Coast – 7-9pm. Presented

by Dallas Sierra Club and GreenSourceDFW.org. A gorgeous nature film, dynamic storytelling and live music performance that explores the Texas gulf coast. $20. The Texas Theatre, 231 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas.

214-948-1546. TheTexasTheatre.com/film/the-livingcoast-live-score.

MONDAY, MARCH 23 Backpacking Basics – 6:30-8pm. Learn how to choose a pack, select proper clothing and footwear.

Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Nature Music: Ages 3-5 – 10:30-11:30am. Kids learn about beat, rhythm and melody, listening to sounds produced using natural materials, instruments and voice. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. Pre-registration required: OliverNaturePark.com.

How to Pack a Backpack Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm.

Join an REI expert to learn the best way to pack your gear and adjust your pack. $20/member, $40/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Trail Running Basics – 6:30-8pm. Learn about technique, training, clothing and footwear specific to the sport of trail running. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E

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savethedate SATURDAY MARCH 28 7:30am -5pm ALL OUT TRINITY Come out, get active and enjoy the outdoors in the heart of Dallas. Activities include the Trinity River Levee Run with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon courses; stretch with Yoga on the Bridge’ ride a distance of 1, 2, and 3 laps of gravel trails or test your endurance with the Dallas Gravel Ride; and explore the Community Marketplace, and enjoy the Family Zone, dance classes and performances by local music and dance groups, nature activities and more.

Presented by: Trinity Park Conservancy Location: Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge 300 Singleton Blvd, Dallas 75212 For more information contact 214-740-1616 or info@trinityparkconservancy.org Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/ stores/dallas.html.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Coppell Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Fulfills grocery needs year-round with fresh, in-season, vegetables and fruits, pasture-raised meat, eggs, and dairy, plus an array of pantry staples and treats.

Old Town Coppell, 768 W Main St, Coppell. CoppellFarmersMarket.org.

Mansfield Market Spring Fling and Vendor Fair – 9am-4pm. More than 125 indoor vendors featuring the latest in home décor, fashion, accessories, gifts and more. Mansfield High School, 3001 E Broad St, Mansfield. Facebook.com/events/473422606703124.

Kayaking – 10am-12pm. Will go out in dual-seated kayaks to explore our local lakes. Enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife and plants with a naturalist. We will also instruct on safety, proper techniques, and an eco-friendly approach to paddle sports. Britton Park, 829 E Seeton Rd, Mansfield. 817-804-5789.

OliverNaturePark.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31 Deluxe Camping Workshop – 6:30-8pm. In this hands-on experience learn tips and tricks for decking out your tent and campsite, and learn the secrets to becoming the coziest creature at camp. $20/member, $40/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.

planahead FRIDAY, APRIL 3 The Sacred Sound of Ohm Event – 7pm. Join us for a different take on “Creative Expression.” Unmask the collective power of the authentic voice. Immerse yourself in a soothing sound meditation. Experience deep connection within silence. $20 love offering.

CSL Dallas, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas. 972-8669988. Register: CSLDallas.org.

ongoing events

sunday Carrollton Runners Club Mile + 5K – 7:30am. A low-key 5K and 1-mile race every last Sun. Inside McInnish Park, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton.

CarrolltonRunners.com.

White Rock Lake Group Walk – 8-10am. Walk the shores of White Rock Lake with the Dallas Trekkers Walking Club. The group will walk between 3-6 mis together, alternating between the east and north trails. $3. City Hospital at White Rock Lake, 9440 Poppy Dr, Dallas. DallasTrekkers.org.

Spirit Rising Service – 9-9:45am. Spiritual teachings of Thich Nhat Han, Dali Lama, Edgar Casey, Meister Eckhart and others will be discussed and how their teachings would apply to practical living. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-8265683. DallasUnity.org.

Gentle Waves – 9:15-10:15am. 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.

available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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. 214243-2104. Sandra.Rodriguez@DallasCityHall.com.

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

Zen to Go – 12-12:45pm. Mon-Thurs. 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. Dallas MeditationCenter.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.

Vegan Sunday Brunch at Spiral Diner – 9am-3pm.

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

SpiralDiner.com.

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

Yoga at White Rock Hills Branch Library – 1-2pm.

Class will include breathing and relaxation 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. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. GDOGC.org.

Sunday Meditation – 3:15-4:15pm. With Lynne Patterson. Class offers many meditation techniques and styles, with a focus on mindfulness and open awareness. $10. Yoga Mart, 2201 Tucker St, Ste 101, Dallas. 214-238-2433. DallasMeditates.com.

Transformational Sound Immersion – 4:30-7pm.

2nd Sun. Explore grounding asanas and breath adaptation to help us release unwanted stress and soothe our nervous system. Shakti Yoga Center, 604 Main St, Garland. LivingYogaDallas.com.

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

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

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

Meditation Mondays – 7-8pm. With Beverly Pryor.

Meditation Mondays focuses on the practice and the experience of various forms of meditation. Free. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972-233-7106.

UnityDallas.org.

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

Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-5216157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Wives Only Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 1st & 2nd Tues. Activities and 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.

DallasUnity.org.

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

Dallas Meditation Center, 810 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditation Center.com.

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

AnandaDallas.org.

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

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

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

Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 mos of beginning classes and 1 mo of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Packages

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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. MeditationinTexas.org/Weekly-Classes.

Metaphysics and Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Manifestation and mysticism: 2 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, Ste 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. Info@ CSLDallas.org.

Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

ImpactNights – 4-8pm. 2nd Thurs. Connection with other like-minded professionals, knowledge and experience sharing, and collaborative action for collective innovation and impact. SMU Lyle School of Engineering, 3101 Dyer St, Dallas. More info: Inclusive-Economy.org/impactnights.

Second Thursdays with a Twist – 5-9pm. 2nd Thurs. 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/ member. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Celebrate Recovery – 5:30-8:30pm. A safe community to find support, hope and freedom from the struggles and realities that we all face through transitions, hurt, pain, loss or addiction of any kind.

Free. First United Methodist Church, 777 N Walnut Creek Dr, Mansfield. FirstMethodistMansfield.org.

Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30pm. Meets the 2nd Thurs each month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Facebook.com/DallasVeganDrinks.

friday 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.

Friday Meditation Happy Hours – 4-7pm. Sessions begin every hour. Release stress with breath and gentle movements as you withdraw from the external and begin the journey within 15-min guided meditation. $10/session, $80/10-pack cards.

Westside Wellness, 4711 Westside Dr, Dallas. 972890-1031. DallasMeditates.com.

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

thursday Pizza Pie Thursdays – All day. Enjoy fresh madeto-order pizzas for only $12.99 with up to 3 toppings.

Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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

Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 mos of beginning classes and 1 mo of continuing classes. $140/adults, $110/seniors or students for 4 mos. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.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/Weekly-Classes.

saturday Qigong on the Lawn – 8:30-9:30am. Join on the southwest lawn overlooking Unity Bay for a Sat morning energy re-up. Donation-based. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. UnityDallas.org.

Tai Chi Classes – 9am. 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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Family Exploration Saturdays – 10am-2pm. Bring the whole family every Sat 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.

Yoga – 10-11am. Please bring own mat and water bottle. All levels from beginner to advanced 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.

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

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

Yoga 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.

Free First Saturdays – 11am-1pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-2425100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Second Saturday Adoption Event – 12pm. 2nd Sat. The shelter will be open and ready to match as many critters with loving families as possible. There is no intake today, just adoptions and reclaims. All adoption fees waived with a donation of any amount to The Lucky Fund. Supporting Mansfield Animal Shelter, 407 Industrial Blvd, Mansfield. Facebook. com/events/1028642394191608.

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.

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

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

Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Activities and 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,

etc. provided. Love of the Lake, northeast corner of Garland Rd & Buckner Blvd, Dallas. 214-824-0244.

DallasSierraClub.org.

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,

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Nature Walk – 2-3pm. 4th Sat. Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a familyfriendly guided nature walk. Free. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RSVP: 817-860-6752. RiverLegacy.org.

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

Bird Walk – 8-9am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. 469-200-4085. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Landowner Education – 9-11:30am. Conservation Funding: Ragan White of Texas Parks and Wildlife present funding options available for landowners who want to do conservation projects and how to apply for them. Texoma Council of Governments, 1117 Gallagher Dr, Sherman.

Registration required: Tinyurl.com/vo27y85.

Backcountry Stoves and Water Treatment Workshop – 2-4pm. A hands-on chance to test and get to know a variety of treatment methods and stoves. $15/member, $35/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Webinar: Shade Gardening – 11am-12pm or 6:30-7:30pm. When Mother Nature sends the message that even grass doesn’t want to grow in your shady yard, it’s time for a landscape update. To register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Top 100 Plants for N Texas – 6:30-8pm. Create a lush and vibrant landscape with our favorite “Top 100” native and adapted plants, ideal for your North Texas landscape. Also learn proper soil preparation, proper planting, how to choose the right plant for the right place as well as tips to keep your plants beautiful and healthy year round.

McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney. 972-547-7335. To register: McKinneyTexas.org/green.

Beginner’s Camping Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm.

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.

ULandscapeIt Landscape Design – 6:30-8:30pm.

Learn basic design principles, plant placement, and all about the newest hardscape trends so you can “do it yourself” and save big. Learn tips on how to use the online ULandscapeIT tool. McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney. 972-547-7335. To register: McKinneyTexas. org/green.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 SATURDAY, MARCH 14 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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

The Garden Show 2020 – Mar 14 & 15. 9am-5pm, Sat; 1am-5pm, Sun. Educational and hands-on presentations. Over 60 local vendors. Speakers and entertainment. All proceeds benefit Community Lifeline Center, a local non-profit organization.

Free parkingShow Barn, Myers Park, 7117 CR 166, McKinney. ccmgatx.org.

Shade Gardening – 9-11am. Learn how to plan and plant an attractive oasis of foliage and texture to delight the eye, even under the arching canopy of mature trees. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Plant Edibles That Thrive In Small Spaces – 10:15-11am. Learn the secrets to growing edibles in small spaces, while creating dynamic plant combinations that are as pretty as any flowerbed.

Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-2221122. Calloways.com.

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.

Birding by Ear – 10-11:30am. Presented by Dr. Wayne Meyer. Learn ways to learn bird songs emphasizing common local birds so you can get a head start on finding those pesky lurkers. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Use Succulents & Cacti: Indoors & Out – 10:1511am. Learn the best way to prepare the soil, how to plant succulents and cacti, and how to take care of them. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations.

817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

Insect Collecting – 11:30am. Learn how to collect, prepare, and curate insects. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Horsemanship Day Camp – 11am-3:30pm. Ages 7 & up. Adults welcome. Get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size, and get a chance to do some basic riding. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-4408382. CampTonkawa.org.

Webinar: In the Know H2O – 12-1pm. Discover the top 10 ways to save our most precious resource.

Learn how Live Green in Plano can help your family be water-wise indoors and outdoors all yearround. To register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Refuge Rocks: Playin’ Possum – 10-11:30am.

Ages 5-10. Come learn about our amazing nighttime friends. Enjoy crafts, games and story time.

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register: 903-786-2826 or Friends OfHagerman.com.

A Chance to Hike – 10am-12pm. 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.

Fix-a-Leak Workshop – 10am-12pm. Learn how to identify leaky fixtures, and explore DIY tips and tricks. Get to practice what you learn in a fun, nopressure environment. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Pick Perfect Plants with Yearly Color – 10:1511am. Be guided through planning, garden prep, and care. Learn how to transform your garden into a landscape with continual blooms. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122.

Calloways.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Elevated Camping: Hammocking Basics – 6:308pm. Join our hammocking experts for some tips and tricks that will have you flying in no time. Free.

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Bicycling Basics – 2-3:30pm. Learn about the types of bikes and gear needed along with an introduction to cycling safety. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei. com/stores/95.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Refresh Your Run – 6:30-8pm. Class will help you get in the groove and provide training and technique insights to get you back in shape and/or prepare for your upcoming 5-10K or more. Free.

Landscape CPR – 6-8pm. Class will get to the root of your horticultural headaches and help you learn the skills to bring new life to your yard. Will also prescribe tips on how to hire a landscape or irrigation professional to give you a helping hand.

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

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Flat Tire Repair Workshop – 7-9pm. From start to finish, you will work through everything you need to know to change a tire. Bring your own bike or practice on one of ours. $25/member, $45/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

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

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SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Backpacking Camp – Mar 28-29. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

Open Garden Day: Plano Community Garden – 9am-12pm. The Plano Community Gardeners are opening their gates to the public. Come out and tour the 2 orchards and over 50 garden plots. Free. 4030 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Plano.gov.

Volunteer Trail Guide Training – 9am-3:30pm.

Training workshop for volunteers who would like to lead hikes and educational programs at LLELA. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. To register, Lisa Cole: 469-6355481 or LCole@CityOfLewisville.com. llela.org.

Guided Trail – 10-11am. Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the Heard Sanctuary. Led by our trained guides, your group will spend 45-60 mins hiking our unique landscape. Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

HeardMuseum.org.

Create Your Foodscape – 10:15-11am. Large, small, or in containers, you can create a garden that focuses on both plants and food. Learn the basics of how to transform your garden into a food landscape. Free.

All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122.

Calloways.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31 Primitive Survival Skills Day Camp: Edible Plants – 10am-2pm. Empower yourself and your family with the skills to survive. We make it fun, teaching you with hands on-learning the skills that will keep you alive. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville.

940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

Rock Climbing Basics – 6:30-8:30pm. Get an understanding of the different types of climbing, what gear is necessary and the basics on how to get started.

Informational class; not an on-the-wall climbing session. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

planahead WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 Webinar: Rain Barrels 101 – 12-1pm. Are you interested in the benefits of rainwater harvesting using a rain barrel(s)? Learn how to install, use and maintain your rain barrel(s). To register: LiveGreenInPlano. obsres.com.

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association. Collin College Conference Center (Central Park Campus), 2200 W University Dr, McKinney. 972-843-8084.

monthly Tea, Talk and Tour at Living Ethics School & Inspired Learning Academy – Families of current and prospective students K-12 can learn more about the philosophy, curriculum and relationships, tour the facility and grounds and connect with other likeminded 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. AgapeSpiritualCenter.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. 214-453-0218.

UnityOfNewHope.org.

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

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

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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 Rd, Ste 265, Plano. KMC Texas: 214-238-3331.

MeditationInTexas.org/weekly-classes.

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

972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

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

WholeChildTexas.com.

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

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

saturday print (1K) for ages 0-12 each month. Bob Woodruff Park, 2510 San Gabriel Dr, Plano. PlanoPacers.org/ race_schedule.

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

HeardMuseum.org.

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

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

BPRaptorCenter.org.

Plano Pacers – 8am. Set aside your last Sat 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 Dr, Plano. PlanoPacers. org/race_schedule.

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

Pilates-ForLife.com.

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.

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

Presentations, field trips. Membership $20/year; first two visits free. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. For more info, Tom Martin: 469-261- 3045. HeardNaturePhotographers.com Introduction to Yoga Series – 3-4:30pm. An 8-wk series of 75-90-min classes of yoga and discussion.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Group-Trance: 2-Hr Deep Trance Session – 6:30-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Combine hypnotic storytelling and rhythm to relax the conscious mind while using array of techniques that teach your unconscious how to feel pleasure in the face of stress, because your other mind wants to learn wonderful things. Offer 1 or 2 hr sessions. $50. Dallas MetaMorph, Frisco. Registration required, Sherrie Grana: 512-589-2089 or DallasMeta-Morph.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. All-natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 29.

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

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

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CLEAN LIVING SOLUTIONS CLEERLIFE

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.

DIGESTIVE ISSUES Leisha Anders

9225 Garland Rd, #2120, Dallas 214-810-1424 loveintensives@gmail.com LoveIntensives.org 18+ years practicing Chi Nei Tsang message. This non evasive Taoist therapy focuses on the abdominal area. I support clients with challenges like constipation, low back pain, poor circulation, scar tissue from surgeries, anxiety, and general stress. I have created local and national seminars, and retreats to spread the word about this extraordinary healing technique.

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

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

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

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

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N & P FARM & DAIRY, LLC

713 County Road 610, Farmersville 972-658-0291 A Texas licensed Grade A Raw Milk Dairy providing raw cow milk, raw goat milk, kiefer, homemade chocolate milk, craft raw chocolate, coffee sauces, coffee milk, buttermilk as well as cage-free eggs, pastured chicken, and seasonal vegetables are also available. You can taste milk before buying. Follow product availability and farm happenings on our Facebook page. See ad on page 35.

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

PRIMACARE

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

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

ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation. You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad, page 28.

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DALLAS DESIGNER SMILES

Dr. Jeffrey Davies 8222 Douglas Ave, Suite 810, Dallas 214-363-7777 DallasDesignerSmiles.com Offering non-toxic, healthier, metal free, crowns, bridges and implants. Practicing biomimetic, tooth-conserving Dentistry, we can help avoid root canals and eliminate the need for crowns.

Mercury filings are removed safely and we offer convenient office hours with after work appointments. Experience a pampering environment in our centrally located office. Call our concierge now to schedule an appointment. See ad on page 9.

ELINE OTHODONTICS

Dr. Yoon Chang 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Bldg E, Ste 101A, Frisco 972-242-2040 ElineOrtho.com We believe all human body parts have a specific function. Our teeth and our bite are no exception. We aim at restoring the masticatory organ function so it may support life and radiate a beautiful smile.

Our comprehensive orthodontic care includes conventional metal, Insignia, Damon Clear and Invisalign braces,TMJ dysfunction therapy, Sleep apnea treatment and more. See ad on page 35.

WHOLE HEALTH FOCUSED INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY:

LYNN DENTAL CARE OurD.practice and vision Dr. Brock philosophy Lynn begins with “do no harm.”

We engage 6190 LBJ Freeway #900, Dallas in972-934-1400 preventative, minimalistic and natural LynnDentalCare.com interventions when applicable and treat our clients with the utmost kindness Practicing dentistry for over 38 years, and compassion. Our goalspecializing is to providein periodontics, Dr. Lynn is board-certified and a top-notch whole-health focused diplomate of the American Board Biological/Holistic oral and dental care. of Periodontics and Dental im-

plants. He practices dentistry with f Mercury-Free a holistic approach and is a member of the International Academy f Mercury-Safe of Oral Medicine &Toxicology as well as the Amerf Ozone Therapy ican Academy for Oral Systemic Health. See ad on inside back cover. f Homeopathics for Dental Conditions f Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy PRIME INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY f Early Intervention Ortho to Prevent Minaxi Mirkal, DDS the Need of Braces 3821 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound 972-885-9191 f DNA Appliance and Sleep Apnea

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Dr Mirkal BDS DDS AMD is Integrative Dentistry combining a Board certified Biological alternative, Dentist and an holistic Airway treatments with conventional such as Mouth Doctor. She isprocedures SMART ozone laser therapy, cone certified,therapy, ozone therapy beam scans, microscopes, hocertifiedCT and environmental meopathics, invasive friendly dentist. Weminimally are a family dentaland practice with a dentistry low-dose digital Xholistic approach for allisages. rays.

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Dr. Robyn Abramczyk 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath, TX 972- 772-7645 SmileRanchDentistry.com Smile Ranch is a spa-like dental experience that treats the whole being. Our office practices, treatments, and protocols stand by the belief of biological dentistry. We want to keep our patients safe from dangerous toxins and help them maintain a beautiful smile and healthy lifestyle. We do not use toxic fillings or substances.

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

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

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

holistic orthodontics FACE FORWARD ORTHODONTICS Dr. Darin Ward, 6131 Luther Lane, Suite 208, Dallas 214-761-3090 FaceForwardOrthodontics.com

Having over 20 years dental experience, I have developed a holistic approach to orthodontics including treatment concepts that include early preventive treatment, minimal invasiveness, full facial enhancement, addressing Rest Oral Posture and breathing habits, and the functional aesthetic harmony between teeth, gums, lips. Virtual consultations and weekend appointments available. Lifetime guarantee. Call now for appointment. See ad on page 5.

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

Homeoprophylaxis (HP), a part of Homeopathy, is a major part of Cathy Lemmon’s practice at Healthy Healing Arts. HP has been used worldwide for hundreds of years with a success rate of over 90% to help fight off disease. Lemmon uses an energetic, nontoxic means of promoting immunity in a safe and natural way. See ad, page 21.

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INDV. NUTRITION PROTOCOLS LINDA ISAACS, MD

2500 W. William Cannon Dr., Suite 603, Austin 737-208-0831 DrLindaI.com For more than 20 years, Dr. Linda Isaacs and the late Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez offered individualized protocols involving diet, nutritional supplementation, and detoxification for cancer and other degenerative diseases. They published multiple articles in peer-reviewed medical journals about their results. The work is based on that of the Texas orthodontist Dr. William Donald Kelley.

Dr. Isaacs is currently seeing new patients.

MEDICAL Environmental Health Center Dallas Dr. Elizabeth Seymour 8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 220, Dallas 214-368-4132 EHCD.COM

A nationally recognized medical facility specializing in the relationship of health and disease to environmental factors. Thorough investigation is made to determine the cause and correlation of the patent’s disease process to environmental factors. A leader in the field treating mold exposure/sensitivity; oil spill, pesticides and chemical exposure; chemical sensitivities, immune dysregulation and much more.

NATURAL BALANCE CLINIC

Dr Lida Aghdam, MD 4819 State Highway 121, Ste 14, The Colony 7155 Colleyville Blvd, Ste 101, Colleyville 817-488-7878 NaturalBalanceClinic.com Offering natural treatment of common medical conditions using functional holistic, nutritional medicine. Specializing in bioidentical hormone treatment, weight gain, high cholesterol/blood pressure, thyroid issues, fibromyalgia, arthritis, constipation, IBS, leaky gut, depression, anxiety. We believe many medications are temporary relief of more in-depth medical problems that we determine and treat with serious nutritional attention. See ad, page 17.

NORTH TEXAS INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Ahmed Sheikh DO Carillon Towers, 13601 Preston Rd., Ste E1098 Dallas, TX 75240 Text/Call: (682) 207-1647 Help@ntintegrative.com Dr. Sheikh is a board-certified family doctor with extensive training in osteopathic manipulation and acupuncture. We optimize the body’s healing potential by holistically treating the root cause of pain and improving overall health. Enjoy the convenience of unhurried office visits, house-calls or tele-medicine visits. Call or Text for a free consultation. See ad on page 10.

ORGANIZING SERVICES EASILY ORGANIZED

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

PAIN MANAGEMENT The more I like me, the less I want to pretend to be other people. ~Jamie Lee Curtis TENNANT INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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

Recognizing that the human body is not simply a collection of independent parts but rather an integrative whole -we treat it that way. Conditions treated include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as thyroid support, adrenal support, hormone replacement. essential oil therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. See ad, page 33.

NATUROPATHS Abundant Life Wellness Center Jennifer Trejo & Maribel Trigger, Naturopaths 3904 Boat Club Road, Lake Worth, TX 817-847-0900 www.abundantlifewellnesscenter.com

We help with acute and chronic health concerns, including auto-immune, fatigue, ADHD, gut issues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, homeopathy, nutrition/weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, emotional release techniques, colonics, essential oils, foot detoxes, Infrared and Oxygen Steam Saunas. We also offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 26 & 37.

SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Ste 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, userfriendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad, page 21.

PETS HOLLYWOOD FEED

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PSYCHOTHERAPY Ellen Chernoff Simon, Therapist, M.S., M.Ed., LPC

Certified Biofeedback and Hypnotherapist & Integrative Pain Management Fellow 17766 Preston Rd, Dallas 972-880-0102 Zenden.net Unique synergistic and compassionate approach that combines biofeedback, neurofeedback, energy therapy and hypnotherapy. Offering an integrative and holistic approach to empower personal transformation for over 25 years. Dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, pain, weight issues, relationship concerns, unwanted habits, or you desire optimal performance, call today. See ad, page 35.

SPIRITUAL CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH

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

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

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

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

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

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

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ABRAMS ROYAL COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 8220 Abrams Rd, Dallas 214-349-8000 4904 W. Park Blvd, Plano 972-599-7700 ARP-RX.com

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

ADDISON PAIN & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Dr. John East, DO 16633 Dallas Parkway, Suite 150, Addison 972-380-0000 AddisonPain.com

A multi-disciplinary medical group specializing in family medicine, Chiropractic and pain management using minimally invasive techniques and cutting-edge regenerative medicine treatment a by board-certified pain management doctor. Providing comprehensive, compassionate care to all our patients. Our goal is wellness, our specialty is you.

Call today to schedule an appointment and see how we are different. See ad on inside front cover..

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VETERINARY

YOGA

PAWS AND CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL DR. SHAWN MESSONNIER, DVM

You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.

CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO & ECO-BOUTIQUE Dawn Harris, RYT500 306 W Ave F, Midlothian 214-817-8597 CrescentYogaStudio.com

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

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 37.

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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.

WELLNESS CENTERS ADDISON PAIN & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Dr. John East, DO 16633 Dallas Parkway, Suite 150, Addison 972-380-0000 AddisonPain.com

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Call today to schedule an appointment and see how we are different. See ad on inside front cover.

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex Edition

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

“Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comfortable and healing environment. We know that timehonored healing traditions-Massage, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic, iV therapy, Juicing and Colonics work. RCW offers all of these things, come visit us and begin your journey to optimum wellness. See ad, page 36.

The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do. ~Kobe Bryant

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