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Contents

15 How North Texas Ozone Season can Affect your Health

20 HEALING THE

HARD STUFF

Natural Approaches Resolve Major Illnesses

22 VISIONARY NORTH

TEXAS NATUROPATH RONIT MOR

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24 KELLY

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26 PERSONALIZED

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Functional Medicine Leads the Way

28 DONNA EDEN ON

WORKING WITH ENERGY

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35 PILLOW SELF-TALK Three Questions to Ponder Before Sleeping

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Irving is One of 10 Environmental Award Winners

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Judges chose the winners based on their achievements in seven environmental and community improvement areas: community leadership and coordination, education, public awareness, litter prevention and cleanup, litter law and illegal dumping enforcement, beautification and community improvement, and solid waste management.

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Going forward, new product sustainability standards, developed in partnership with key vendors, will apply to all brands stocked at REI. A co-op publication from last fall, The Path Ahead, articulates why social and environmental impact is fundamental to the co-op’s purpose. rei.com/blog/stewardship/raising-the-bar-on-product-sustainability.

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orth Lake College was honored with 2017 Tree Campus USA recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.

“Students are eager to volunteer in their communities and become better stewards of the environment,” says Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Participating in Tree Campus USA sets a fine example for other colleges and universities, while helping to create a healthier planet for us all.”

North Lake College achieved the title by meeting five standards, which include maintaining a tree advisory committee, a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance and student-learning project.

“The program is an excellent way to create new avenues for our students to help promote tree health and good stewardship,” states Chris Marrs, North Lake landscape supervisor.

For more information, visit NorthLakeCollege.edu/green.

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Rockwall Holistic Fair Offers a Smorgasbord of Modalities

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ockwall’s 11th annual Holistic Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 5, at The Center at Rockwall City Place. Sponsored by Rockwall Holistic Practitioners Network and the Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department, it is a day of information, fun, giveaways and samples of local holistic health offerings.

The fair features an array of local holistic modalities, services and products where attendees can meet and talk with practitioners to find out more about holistic health topics. Topics include acupuncture, tai chi, Pilates, yoga, Rolfing, energy healing, oxygen therapy, holistic dentistry, midwifery, colonics, skin care, nutrition, homeopathy, chiropractic, medical massage, functional medicine and more.

The Rockwall Farmers’ Market and other business in the Historic Rockwall Town Square are just across the street.

Admission is free. Location: 108 E. Washington, Rockwall.

For more information, visit Facebook.com/Rockwall HolisticNetwork.

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rganic plant, gardening and landscaping expert Howard Garret and his nationally syndicated radio program, The Dirt Doctor, are partnering with Martie Whittekin host of The Healthy By Nature radio show to present the Health, Home and Garden Expo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 15, at Plano Center. There will be free health screenings, and live radio broadcasts, demonstrations, free samples and prizes.

The Health, Home and Garden Expo (formerly Natural HealthFest) brings the best of natural health and integrative medicine demonstrations, speakers and practitioners to North Texas.

The new expo features 12 expert speakers to provide education and options for improving family health and protecting our planet, as well as 110 exhibits of health, natural medicine, organic gardening and sustainable products. Guests can meet health practitioners and service providers before they make an appointment.

Highlights include well-known nutrition spokesperson and author Bill Sardi. Garrett is the author of 13 books on organic home and yard care and safe pest control.

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Holistic Living, Loving And Learning

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he Living Ethics School tificates. Living Ethics School offers students is having a May Festival and their families an from 1 to 2 p.m., May 5, for organic, nurturing, the community with games, joyful learning envifoods, baked goods, handironment with a miscrafts and Earth-friendly sion of following The products for sale. Parents Harmonies Way, a seeking an alternative to process of teaching traditional grade school to nurture the heart, education with top-quality balance the femiacademics and an intentionnine and mascual, more social approach to line, enjoy sacred connections, Vicki Johnston learning that is scientific, lovcultivate innate genius within each child, foster a supportive ing, intuitive and co-creative, communal embrace, synthesize science, art might want to consider the North Texas and ethics and live The Four Harmonies.

Living Ethics School (LES) and Inspired

Johnston founded the ILA to continue Learning Academy (ILA). the LES philosophy, but with more respect

Founded by Vicki Johnston in 1986 on for the psychology and needs of teens in six pastoral acres in Fairview, it teaches Pregrades seven through nine. Jill Baumann, K to sixth grade, and later established the who heads the ILA, says, “Inspired Learning ILA for middle school education. Johnston Academy is here to serve the parents who holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts have grown weary of homework battles and degrees in Education and Montessori cer-

want to reclaim family time; the students that are experiencing an overwhelming amount of stress and anxiety over school or are bored, feel stifled or have a unique genius that can’t be fully expressed in a strictly regimented school environment, and want the freedom to pursue their interests in greater depth and at their own pace. ILA can also be accessed part-time for homeschoolers who are looking for greater exposure to mentors, collaborative project work with peers and a consistent community of friends.”

ILA utilizes The Self-Directed Learning Handbook: Challenging Adolescent Students to Excel, by Maurice Gibbons, as their guide, as well as drawing from the experience of the public charter school located outside Denver that Baumann says has been using this model with great success for nearly 40 years.

Baumann says ILA utilizes the Agile Learning Center (ALC) model, which employs agile management tools she says are popular in the business world, particularly in software development, to support selfdirected education and intentionally create a culture of self-challenge, self-reflection and productivity. She states, “In the ALC culture, students feel they are heard, they belong and that they make a difference. As social creatures, adolescents thrive in this kind of vibrant community which builds confidence, improves communication skills and brings out the best in them.”

Living Ethics School and the Inspired Learning Academy are located at the intersection of Old Stacy Rd. and Country Club Rd., in Fairview. For more information.

Call 214-544-8338 or visit LivingEthics.org, InspiredLearningAcademy.org and AgileLearningCenters.org.

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Fort Worth Blue Zone Shines

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an Buettner, Blue Zones Project founder, National Geographic fellow and author of The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons from the World’s Happiest People, states, “As the largest Blue Zones Project demonstration site in the country, Fort Worth is well on the road to better well-being.”

In his new book, Buettner turns the spotlight from health to happiness, revealing secrets of the world’s happiest places and showcasing areas of the world where happiness is highest, and exploring how people can apply the lessons of true happiness in their own lives.

Buettner also highlights ways Blue Zones Project Fort Worth has made healthy choices easier and enhanced community well-being and happiness. Since kicking off in 2015, the Fort Worth project has helped implement healthier choices in restaurants, grocery stores and schools; offered purpose workshops for adults and young people; and identified improvements that can make neighborhoods more walkable and bike-friendly.

On any given day, Fort Worth 911 operators answer more than 150 calls, some of them life-threatening. To deal with the stress, one operator recruited coworkers to join a Blue Zones Project moai, a circle of friends that share interests and agree to take regular walks. Now, more than 30 employees participate and the effort has improved teamwork and enhanced employee morale. Buettner writes that satisfied workers take fewer sick days, are more productive and tend to treat customers and co-workers better.

He also found that one of the most effective things a community can do to enhance happiness is make it easier to volunteer. “Fort Worth is a great example of a city that is committed to the well-being and happiness of its citizens,” says Buettne. “As this movement continues to grow and people learn the secrets of the happiest places in the world, stories like these will become part of the fabric of the community and quality of life will continue to improve for the people who live, work and play there.”

Since efforts began in Fort Worth, more than 60,000 individuals have become involved in a Blue Zones Project. Additionally, more than 200 organizations, including worksites, restaurants, schools, grocery stores and faith-based organizations, have become Blue Zones Project Approved or participating organizations.

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DallasYogaCenter Retreat in Tulum

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here’s a growing trend in wellness travel for the tourism industry, giving yogis more options and reasons to take a week off to find space and time for themselves to relax, reflect, rest and restore. David Sunshine, owner of the Dallas Yoga Center, shares that Tulum, Mexico, on the Caribbean coast, has the perfect combination of wonder for an extraordinary trip: its beautiful culture, the awe-inspiring natural beauties of the ocean and beaches, cenotes, jungles, wildlife, Mayan ruins and healthy, fresh, organic foods.

Yoga and wellness retreats have become more popular in Mexico, especially in Tulum, where state officials held the Tulum Vegan Fest in January. The Mexican Secretary of State of Tourism, Marisol Vanegas Perez, wants to attract more wellness travelers with the aim of finding physical, mental and emotional well-being to create investment and infrastructure in the area.

Tulum has long been a hidden gem and popular vacation destination where celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Cara Delevingne, Sienna Miller and other A-listers go to soak up some sun, sand, surf and yoga. Denmark’s renowned restaurant Noma selected Tulum as a location for a pop-up. Head chef Rene Redzepi is known for his love of foraging.

After visiting Tulum, Sunshine knew he wanted to bring a group there to experience its magic and wonder., so the Dallas Yoga Center created the seven-night Om in Tulum: Yoga and Meditation Retreat with Dean Hollingsworth, for 18 students from May 26 through June 2, at the Shambala Petit Hotel, a private beachfront resort. Hollingsworth, a Dallas Yoga Center teacher, will be leading the daily yoga and meditation and holding space for the students. He selected the dates so they would have the full moon experience on May 31. Hollingsworth teaches yoga at the Dallas Yoga Center and at free classes at Yoga in the Park, in Klyde Warren Park, at 10 a.m. Saturdays.

In-between yoga and meditation, Sunshine says he hopes the students take the time to not only rest and replenish alongside the turquoise waters and sandy shores of the Carribbean Ocean, enjoy a massage by the beach, experience a temezkal (sweat lodge) or visit the ruins and cenotes, but to embrace the warmth of the community by exploring the local shops, markets and restaurants.

Cost starts at $1,995 and includes lodging, healthy meals, one group transportation, daily yoga and meditation.

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How North Texas Ozone Season can Affect your Health

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he ozone season began in North Texas on March 1 and runs through the end of October. However, the height of the season typically occurs in May, when temperatures begin rising. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) maintains policies and programs intended to help residents and businesses participate in clean air efforts.

One of those is Air North Texas, which provides individuals, local governments and businesses lists of strategies they can implement when air quality is forecast to be poor. It implements a regional clean air event, Clean Air Action Day, which this year will fall on June 23, and participants are asked to implement a clean air action that will help reduce ozone in the region.

Ozone is a gas formed in the atmosphere when three atoms of oxygen combine.

Naturally occurring ozone is found high in the stratosphere and in ground-level air. It is formed and functions differently at each level.

Stratospheric Ozone forms high in the atmosphere when intense sunlight causes oxygen molecules to break up and reform as ozone molecules. “Good ozone” shields us from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light from the sun. Ground-level “bad ozone” forms when emission sources such as transportation, industrial and commercial operations, and vegetation emit oxides of nitrogen or volatile organic compounds which react in the presence of sunlight to create ozone. Efforts to improve air quality focus on reducing sources of ozone precursor pollutants like nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compounds.

Breathing ozone can trigger chest pain, coughing, throat irritation and congestion. It can also worsen bronchitis, emphysema and asthma, reduce lung function and inflame the lining of the lungs. Repeated exposure may permanently scar lung tissue. People with lung disease, children, older adults and those that are active outdoors may be particularly sensitive to ozone. High groundlevel ozone concentrations also pose a risk to the environment, wildlife and agriculture.

Ozone forecasts are made daily by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality meteorologists during the ozone-forecast season. A scale designed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for report-

ing daily air quality indicates how clean or polluted the air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern as a result.

Emissions Enforcement Program, Car Care Clinics, Transit-Oriented Development and the Regional Smoking Vehicle Program.

NCTCOG is responsible for stewarding air quality initiatives in North Texas. While the primary air quality goal is to reach the federal ozone standards , many of these efforts also help reduce emissions of particulate matter and greenhouse gases, thus supporting efforts to improve air quality comprehensively.

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To sign up for air pollution alerts, visit AirNorthTexas.org.

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New guidelines that change the criteria for healthy blood pressure mean that nearly half of U.S. adults are now considered to have high blood pressure. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have redefined the condition as being 130/80 instead of 140/90, a change considered by critics as overly beneficial to pharmaceutical companies. This criteria includes 80 percent of people over 65, triples the diagnosis for men under 45 and doubles it for women younger than 45.

The revised guidelines encourage adopting lifestyle strategies in early stages of rising blood pressure like exercise, diet, weight loss and smoking cessation.

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In a survey of 171 midlife American women, more than 80 percent reported using complementary and alternative medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers discovered. The most common choice was herbal teas, followed by women’s vitamins, flaxseed, glucosamine and soy supplements. Only 34 percent of the non-Hispanic white women and 14 percent of the Hispanic women discussed it with their doctors.

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Young Women Outdo Male Peers in Oxygen Uptake Young women process oxygen about 30 percent faster and more efficiently than men when they begin exercising, according to a new study from Canada’s University of Waterloo. The ability to extract oxygen from the blood is an important fitness marker, which the researchers tested by having 18 young men and women exercise on treadmills.

The women’s superior results indicate they are naturally less prone to muscle fatigue and poor performance. “The findings are contrary to the popular assumption that men’s bodies are more naturally athletic,” observes lead author Thomas Beltrame, Ph.D. Previous research had found that older men and male children tend to have faster oxygen uptake than women.

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When an adult looks into the eyes of a baby, a synchronization of brain waves occurs that could indicate an intention to communicate, concludes a Cambridge University study of 36 infants. This coordinating supports the baby’s early learning and communication skills, according to the researchers. The effect, which researchers measured via electroencephalogram (EEG)-wired skullcaps, was strongest with eye-to-eye contact and weaker when the adult’s head was turned away. The more vocalizations—little sounds—the baby made, the greater their brainwaves synchronized with the adult.

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Acetaminophen Linked to Delayed Language Skills Girls born to 754 Swedish mothers that used acetaminophen during pregnancy showed less ability in acquiring early language skills at 30 months of age, report Mount Sinai Health System study researchers. If the mothers took acetaminophen more than six times in early pregnancy, their daughters (but not their sons) were nearly six times more likely to have language delays than girls born to mothers that didn’t take the drug.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 65 percent of pregnant women in this country use acetaminophen, which is marketed for pain and fever relief in Tylenol and Exedrin, and included in many over-the-counter formulations such as NyQuil and Robitussin.

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Seniors Eating Mediterranean Diet Retain Independence Seniors that ate a Mediterranean diet high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts and legumes were able to live independently longer, had fewer falls and fractures, and were less frail, according to recent research. In a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, University College London researchers analyzed the eating habits and health data of 5,789 participants in studies in France, Spain, Italy and China. “People that followed the Mediterranean diet the most were overall less than half as likely to become frail over a nearly four-year period compared with those that followed it the least,” says lead author Katy Walters, Ph.D. The researchers also noted that the plant-based diet may help older people maintain muscle strength, activity, weight and energy levels.

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Yoga Soothes the Blues Taking a 90-minute hatha yoga class twice a week for eight weeks steadily lowered symptoms of depression in all 20 men and women with mild to moderate forms of clinical depression that participated in a recent University of California, San Francisco, study. Another 18 depressed adults attending an attention control class for the same period of time, afterwards had somewhat lower depression scores overall, but less than half the improvement, plus they showed greater mood fluctuation.

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Meds in Urban Streams Drive Microbial Resistance

A new study published in the journal Ecosphere confirms that in urban streams, persistent pharmaceutical pollution can cause aquatic microbial communities to become resistant to drugs.

Researchers evaluated the presence of pharmaceuticals, including painkillers, stimulants, antihistamines and antibiotics, in four streams in Baltimore, Maryland. Then they measured the microbial response to drug exposure. Selected study sites represented a gradient of development from suburban to urban.

Emma Rosi, an aquatic ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and lead author on the study, explains, “Wastewater treatment facilities are not equipped to remove many pharmaceutical compounds. We were interested in how stream microorganisms, which perform key ecosystem services like removing nutrients and breaking down leaf litter, respond to pharmaceutical pollution.

When we expose streams to pharmaceutical pollution, we are unwittingly altering their microbial communities, yet little is known about what this means for ecological function and water quality.”

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Recycled Plastic Transforms into Prosthetics The emerging technology of three-dimensional (3-D) printing can benefit the world in many ways.

Re:Purpose for Good, in Australia, creates robotically 3-D printed prosthetic devices from recycled plastic and e-waste. It’s difficult to customize prosthetics, so more invasive surgery is often needed to make standard sizes fit the patient. Other companies produce 3-D printed prosthetic hands and arms, but Re:Purpose for Good customizes both hands and feet at a much lower cost.

The company’s robotics and prosthetics engineer Gerardo Montoya, who had been working on 3-D printing prosthetics for children in Mexico, merged the idea with a desire to do something about the 8 million tons of plastic entering the oceans. Along with plastic waste, they also use e-waste such as discarded smartphones that have all the circuitry and microprocessors needed for advanced features. The company even plans to teach their prosthetic-making process to children as part of their science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) curriculum, so they can learn 3-D printing skills.

They’re making it open source so more people can get involved without patent restrictions.

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Africans Unite to Save Rhinos

The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit aims not only to protect rhinoceroses in South Africa by patrolling the Balule Nature Reserve, in Greater Kruger National Park, but to also be a role model in their communities. It’s the first majority-female, anti-poaching unit in the country.

Founded in 2013 by Transfrontier Africa NPC to protect the Olifants West Region of Balule, the Black Mambas were invited within a year to expand into other regions, and now protect all boundaries of the reserve.

These 32 young women and two men want their communities to understand that the benefits are greater through rhino conservation rather than poaching, as they address the local social and moral decay that results from poaching. Their concern is also for their children’s sake because the sham economy has corrupted morals and brought narcotics into their communities. To make a donation, visit BlackMambas.org.

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Obsolete Packaging Grocer Shuns Plastic Trays

The British supermarket chain Iceland is planning to eliminate or drastically reduce plastic packaging for more than 1,000 of its house-label products by the end of 2023, switching to paper-based trays instead. Nigel Broadhurst, joint managing director of Iceland, explains that the typical ready meal was packaged in a particularly bad way. “It is currently in a black plastic tray. That black plastic is the worst possible option in terms of toxins going into the ground and the ability to recycle that product.” He also notes that instead of the usual plastic bag, grocers could put netting around a bunch of apples the same as with oranges. Iceland’s research found that 80 percent of shoppers would endorse a supermarket’s move to go plastic-free.

Love Rocks

Inspiring Messages that Surprise

Artistically decorated rocks featuring inspirational messages are turning up in Mobile, Alabama, and along the Gulf of Mexico shoreline as part of The Kindness Rocks Project (TheKindnessRocksProject.com). Anyone can paint rocks and “plant” them for someone else to discover. Likewise, everyone is invited to hunt for kindness rocks. Those that find a rock are free to take it, plant it somewhere else or leave it for someone else to find.

The grassroots movement was created to spread inspiration and motivation for unsuspecting recipients through the random placement of the rocks in public spaces. The goal is to encourage others to find creative ways to reach out and brighten someone else’s day unexpectedly, whether it’s through kindness rocks, love notes or random acts of generosity.

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All That Glitters Sparkly Microbeads Face Ban

Scientists have called for glitter to be prohibited due to the threat it poses to wildlife. The glistening, decorative, plastic microbead powder may seem harmless, but environmental researchers report it’s a dangerous pollutant, particularly in oceans. Trisia Farrelly, Ph.D., of New Zealand’s Massey University, notes, “Their diminutive size and sparkling appearance make them appealing to animals, which will eat them.”

Seven U.S. states now restrict the use and sale of products with microbeads; California was the first in 2015. The British government will ban rinse-off microbeads—plastics of less than one millimeter in length—found in exfoliating scrubs, shower gels, toothpaste and even on greeting cards.

Plastics are found in a third of all fish caught in Great Britain, according to a study by Richard Thompson, Ph.D., professor of marine biology at Plymouth University. He says of shower gel with glitter particles, “That stuff is going to escape down the plughole and potentially enter the environment.”

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HEALING THE HARD STUFF Natural Approaches Resolve Major Illnesses

by Linda Sechrist

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lthough natural health enthusiasts may recognize alternative healing modalities as a preferred approach to treatment, in the face of major health issues, even they tend to join the crowd that’s turning first to conventional medicine.

Thus, many gentler modalities described in The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, co-authored by doctors of naturopathy Michael T. Murray and Joseph Pizzorno, remain largely untapped resources. Ignored because they are unsupported by traditional sciencebased medicine, holistic measures such as acupuncture, energy medicine, essential oils, herbs, detoxification, health-promoting diets, homeopathy, prayer and meditation, supplementation, yoga, massage and naturopathy are sacrificed in favor of often painful medical procedures and prescription drugs which can’t claim to permanently cure anything and can have many harmful side effects.

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Lack of Awareness

“A patient that dabbles in holistic medicine for minor health issues such as indigestion, headache or insomnia often turns to conventional methods after receiving a serious diagnosis such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer because they are scared,” observes holistic physician Dr. Wendy Warner, medical director of Medicine in Balance, in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The co-author of Boosting Your Immunity for Dummies suggests that relatively few people turn to natural solutions for both preventive and therapeutic measures because they’re unaware they exist.

Integrative oncologists and endocrinologists that are aware of the benefits of natural complementary methods are scarce. Relatively few conventional doctors are educated in functional medicine. “Yet complementary modalities such as acupuncture, massage and some essential oils can support the immune system and help an individual deal with stress experienced from coping with their illness,” says Warner.

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Rob Wergin, an experienced energy medicine practitioner, speaks from experience regarding clients that consult him for lifethreatening diagnoses. “When I see them, they’re desperate and have exhausted all conventional methods. I’m their lastditch effort,” remarks Wergin. The most frequent reason he hears is, “My family, friends and doctor told me not to waste my money on charlatans.”

“People find it challenging to put faith in natural methods and are nervous about going against a doctor’s advice until they feel or see positive results; even these may not provide sufficient motivation to continue with alternative treatments,” he says.

“I believe this is the result of the influence of pharmaceutical ads promising results, the medical community’s belief in proof solely through clinical trials, websites like Quackwatch. com and well-meaning friends insisting that the conventional route is the only way to go. It’s sad to see the gravity of these influences pulling clients back into solely believing in the Western model of medicine,” says Wergin.

Ann Lee, a doctor of naturopathy, acupuncturist and founder of the Health for Life Clinic, Inc., in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, notes, “This mindset continues to get reinforced by insurance companies that do not cover alternatives. Paying out of pocket for medical expenses also influences a patient’s choices.”

Kelly Noonan-Gores and Adam Schomer, director and producer, respectively, of the documentary film HEAL, suggest that unconscious conditioning plays the biggest role in an individual’s choices.

“We are deeply conditioned to view medical specialists and prestigious medical institutions as the ones with all the answers.

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don’t,” says Noonan-Gores, who intends to have her film awaken viewers to the possibilities of alternative paths of healing. As just one other example noted in the film, thousands have used the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), tapping on their body to help release the trauma and stress often associated with illness.

“Before, I wasn’t familiar with EFT, which I continue to use and benefit from. However, despite everything I’ve learned, I can’t give up on all Western medicine, put my faith in alternatives and let my intuition and faith guide me to healing. It’s easier to be skeptical than to have faith,” Lee says.

website FloridaOilsRN.com that reaches hundreds of individuals worldwide. She advises, “Reach out to people that you see are having positive results with a different healing system than yours. Ask them to show, help and teach you. I’ve seen many people restored to health by using methods that science is only beginning to understand.”

Resistance to Change

Quiet Role Models

Sheila Tucker, a resident of Navarre, Florida, has been a registered nurse for 20 years, practicing in hospital settings such as critical care, emergency and administration. “I know and understand doctors, surgeries and pharmaceutical treatments and hospitals,” says Tucker, who recalls that throughout her life she was taught to believe in a system that suddenly stopped working for her.

“In 2014, I was dying from a rare autoimmune condition, requiring fulltime care, and planning my funeral.

Doctors had tried everything, yet my health continued to decline. When I saw a friend’s Facebook posts about her use of essential oils, I was curious, but reluctant to reach out, and didn’t want anyone to know that I called her for advice,” recalls Tucker.

“Shortly after my friend arrived with her oils, my husband came home with our daughter, who had strep throat and a fever. She made us promise to use selected oils through the night and prayed with us.” Tucker attributes the miracle of her daughter’s turnaround the next morning to shifting her paradigm and opening her up to believing in the healing power of essential oils.

Thanks to her friend and role model, Tucker learned how to use therapeuticgrade oils, supplements and a healthy diet to cleanse her body of the heavy toxic load accumulated from several years of expensive drug treatments. Today, she is a healthy and enthusiastic advocate, and her personal results opened the eyes of her physician to the point where she also shifted her own philosophy of healing.

Tucker now offers educational classes in her office and online through her

“Outside of any dominant paradigm, it’s easier to cast suspicion than to make curious inquiry and, over time, working within a dominant worldview creates polarity, the antithesis of ‘wholism’. An inclusive approach integrates all medical and complementary approaches, as well as interaction with the natural world,” says Patrick Hanaway, a family physician and founder of Family to Family Medicine, in Asheville, North Carolina.

Hanaway, the former director of medical education for the Institute for Functional Medicine and the first medical director at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, explains, “Doctors have a rigorous job filled with responsibility. Change is difficult and investigating vastly different ways of practicing medicine requires a degree of curiosity and openness. I am heartened by thought leaders and heads of top medical schools who are presently opening up to functional medicine, natural medicine and complementary approaches.”

“The paradigm shift we are ushering in has been 50 years in the making,” assesses Hanaway. “Some medical professionals are immersed in a polar view of right and wrong, offering personal attacks and disparaging comments to maintain control of the dialogue. This is not appreciated by patients who look to the doctor as a teacher—the Latin docere means to teach.

“The movement to change medicine and the cultural paradigm of healing is a marathon, not a sprint, and those of us involved are prepared to stay the course.”

“The conventional medical community wants to maintain the model in which they have heavily invested centuries of time, energy and money. Patients that investigate integrative and complementary medicine may resist hearing that in order to get well, they might need to change their worldview and lifestyle, take a leave of absence from their job, develop a spiritual practice, exercise or maybe even leave a toxic relationship,” says Schomer.

“Conventional medicine says take this pill and keep living your life the same way,” says Schomer. “We are not demonizing doctors, pharmaceuticals or the medical system. We simply believe that individuals are more empowered to heal when they take control of their health.”

Eva Lee, a resident of Los Angeles featured in the documentary, suffers from a rare and unpredictable form of blistering skin inflammation. “I’ve tested negative for faulty genes and all sorts of rare viruses and bacteria, which helped point me towards holistic methods. So far, following the directives of Dr. Mark Emerson, a chiropractor specializing in nutrition, in Maui, Hawaii, who I met while filming, has helped my body become healthier and deal with inflammation levels that rapidly reduced as soon as I detoxed and eliminated meat and dairy from my diet,” says Lee. Still, it’s hard for her to accept that her condition could be due to the type of stress and suppressed emotions that Anthony William explores in his book Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal.

It’s a Marathon

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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Ronit Mor is a Visionary Naturopath

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obstacles that interfere with natural healing, as well as facilitating and augmenting their body’s inherent self-healing process.

Clients seeking her out for health and wellness are interested in increasing energy and vitality, improving chronic conditions, shedding excess weight and slowing down or reversing aging indications. She guides them on matters pertaining to nutrition, detoxification, plant medicine, stress management and a variety of alternative healing modalities. She also regularly collaborates with local medical physicians, functional dentists and chiropractors to provide a comprehensive integrative approach.

In addition to health coaching, her center offers the latest in natural, noninvasive anti-aging skin therapy, as well as therapeutic body work such as Swedish and deep tissue massage, polarity therapy, acupressure, cupping, therapeutic aromatherapy,lymphatic drainage, life coaching and energy works such as reiki.

“I deliver a breadth of experience, level of service and affordability found nowhere else in town,” says Mor. “It is my honor to be a catalyst for healthful change, empowering and motivating my clients to assume responsibility and embark on a life transformative journey, for it is ultimately they who create and accomplish healing. I actively partner with them on this journey, helping them understand the connection between their choices and their overall health, teaching them natural ways to promote wellness and longevity, as well as coaching them as they gradually assume ownership over their own well-being.”

Mor Wellness Concepts is located at 17480 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 110, in North Dallas. For appointments, call 214-612-6776. For more information, visit MyWellbeingCompass. com or MorConcepts.com.

business spotlight

West Dallas Salon Makes Self-Love and Care a Priority

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ink Pedi Salon, Dallas’ first ecofriendly, non-toxic and fume-free salon, celebrates its first anniversary of helping women get pampered without any chemicals. It’s the brainchild of husband and wife Lucy and Brandon Lyon, who both came from creative backgrounds of fashion design and fashion photography.

After welcoming their son Ollie to the world, they wanted to create a wonderful spa haven and a business of care and commitment for the environment and their customers’ and nail technicians’ health.

“There wasn’t an all eco-friendly, toxin/chemical- and fume-free salon in the Dallas area, and why not? We wanted to create a refuge where you can get the same treatments and services as other salons, not sacrificing your health or the environment,” says Lucy.

Pink Pedi carries five toxin-free polishes, meaning the polishes do not contain formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, DBP or toluene, which have been found to be carcinogenic over long periods of exposure. In Europe and Australia, those chemicals are banned from the beauty industry, but not yet in the U.S.

The salon makes and sells their own collection of products called Purpose: bath bombs, sugar scrubs and body butters, all made in-house using only organic, fair-

by Landry Rose trade ingredients and therapeutic-grade essential oils. “Shea butter, the main ingredient in our products, comes from Ghana, and is made by widows who are putting their children through school,” says Lucy. The couple finds many of their inspirations in their fashion backgrounds. Pink Pedi will introduce a new Purpose Collection of products for spring and fall. The pedicure experience at their salon is unique because customers select their own handmade bath bombs, sugar scrubs, polish and body butters.

The collection of products is seasonal, but their signature Pink Peppermint products are always on the menu. There are new bath bombs created on a weekly-basis for the pedicures and they’re on trend with pop culture, with references to Covfefe, the Proposal (nod to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle), chocolate Red Room (from Fifty Shades of Grey), Stranger Things and Harry Potter.

Their upcoming spring collection will include a philanthropic line of bath bombs, body butters and sugar scrubs called World Peace, and proceeds will benefit local nonprofit, The Stewpot, meeting the needs of the homeless and at-risk of Dallas for more than 40 years.

Alone among local spa products, Pink Pedi will add Cannabidiol (CBD) oil in the World Peace Line, which according to Medical News Today, has a“range of possible benefits, including reducing pain and inflammation.

Pink Lady (from the film Grease), Dorothy

(from Wizard of Oz), Sunset Boulevard are just some of the names in their spring collection.

Since opening in February 2017, they’ve grown a loyal clientele, including expecting moms driving from as far as Ft. Worth and McKinney for a safe and healthy experience for them and their little one.

Bachelorettes and wedding parties have also made the salon their must-have stop for their pampering and ordering customized colored bath bombs as wedding gifts.

“The fun part has been getting to know our customers and their adorable children and babies and being a part of their lives. It makes us feel a sense of responsibility to our community—to provide a space that won’t compromise their health,” says Lucy.

This hasn’t gone unnoticed, as Pink Pedi Salon was voted the D Magazines Best of Big D Nail Salon for 2017. Lucy and Brandon are happy that Dallas is open to pink being the new green in salons.

“Dallas is deserving of a healthy, green and higher standard of pampering,” advises Lucy.

Walk-ins are welcomed, but it’s best to book at least a week in advance. Pink Pedi Salon services are of much higher quality than a budget salon. Expect to spend $28 for a manicure and $38 for a pedicure. Currently, the Purpose Collection of products is only sold at the salon.

Pink Pedi Salon is located at 1888 Sylvan Ave., Ste. F140, in Dallas. For appointments, call 214-760-9744. For more information, visit PinkPediSalon.com.

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KELLY NOONAN-GORES ON HOW WE SHAPE OUR HEALTH

by April Thompson

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fter Los Angeles native Kelly Noonan-Gores spent 20 years in front of the camera as an actress, she turned her talents to producing award-winning films like Tooken, Beneath and Take a Seat. She considers her latest, the documentary HEAL (HealDocumentary.com), to be her ultimate achievement. “I included as many inspiring stories of healing change as possible to expand viewers’ beliefs in what’s possible, to alter the narrative around mystery illnesses being incurable or cancer equaling death,” says Noonan-Gores.

When she was prescribed Prilosec for acid reflux at age 28, Noonan-Gores decided she was too young and otherwise healthy to become dependent on it. By taking an integrative nutrition course, she realized the possibilities of alternative healing methods, catalyzing an ongoing exploration into optimizing life and health through the powers of mind, body and spirit. “We are not the passive victims of faulty genes; our lifestyle choices, thoughts, and beliefs shape our health,” says Noonan-Gores, a longtime practitioner of yoga and meditation.

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modalities to take their health into their own hands.

What are some common elements in the stories of patients featured in HEAL? One common thread revolves around our subconscious programming.

From the time we’re born, we are downloading “programs” or belief systems from society, parents, teachers and whoever and whatever else is in our environment. Many have learned through their own healing journeys of negative belief systems running their lives; each one had to become aware of these beliefs in order to change.

Another is that when events are too painful, we consciously suppress or unconsciously repress them, and that trauma stays in our cells and might manifest in disease. To move that stuck energy, we must heal that emotional trauma to allow physical ailments to transform.

A third theme is understanding how stress affects our lives and immune systems, and doing things to manage or mitigate it through tools like meditation or breath work. Some of the patients worked with spiritual psychologists using Emotional Freedom Techniques to release past stress held in their body, shifting beliefs to a trusting, non-victim place.

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Dietary shifts also made a difference.

In acute healing, we realize the effect of different foods which can reduce or exacerbate inflammation.

Which messages in how the body and mind collaborate to promote healing are audiences keying in on?

Visualization is a powerful and widespread tool in healing; we can use imagination to reframe and tell a different story. Research has shown that visualizations can affect brain chemistry and lessen side effects.

The mind is conditioned to go to the worst-case scenario; we can instead retrain it to focus on the best-case scenario, and what we want to happen, increasing the likelihood it will occur.

What role do faith and belief systems play in the healing journey?

It all comes down to what we believe. If you believe in and expect an effect, like what we see with a placebo, the brain will create and release natural chemicals that might be prompted by a targeted drug. Believing you are a victim of genes and circumstance induces stress, whereas having faith in a loving universe produces greater ease.

How do emotions influence health and healing?

Gregg Braden and Joe Dispenza, interviewed in HEAL, discuss how rage, jealousy, trauma and fear put the body in a stress response and create inflammation and other detrimental effects. But love, kindness, joy, gratitude and compassion release healing hormones and neurochemicals like oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine. It’s empowering to know that when negative emotions arise, you can become aware of and release them, then pivot to focus on gratitude or do something that cultivates joy. It’s a moment-bymoment choice.

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Recycling IQ

Take a Quiz to Help the Planet

Healthy people require a healthy planet; how can we apply these same principles to bring our world back into balance?

As ambitious folks undertake spring cleaning, questions arise about what is and isn’t recyclable, as well as how to do the right thing on an ongoing basis.

The world can benefit from our efforts: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that every ton of recycled paper saves the energy equivalent of 322 gallons of gasoline, while a ton of aluminum cans saves 21 barrels of oil.

Putting the wrong items into a recycle bin demands extra time and effort at local facilities. We can test our knowledge by taking this short true or false quiz. Please note that local standards may vary, so check for specifics.

The more conscious we become, the more we treat ourselves, others and our Earth with compassion. As more people awaken and demand a different response, the paradigm will shift. Health care will have to change as we apply the power in our hearts and minds. Our bodies are a microcosm of the universe; the planet can heal itself and thrive as we remove the toxins and become fully aware of what we are putting in the air, water and soil.

1. Both paper and plastic bags are recyclable.

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7. It’s easy to recycle a broken or outmoded cell phone or laptop computer.

You exist only in what you do. ~Federico Fellini

2. All paper in the form of phone books, newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper and paperboard, is recyclable.

3. Cardboard pizza boxes can be recycled despite absorption of grease and food residue.

4. Aluminum, steel and tin-plated cans can all go in the recycling bin.

5. Some of these items are recyclable: Styrofoam food containers and cups, used paint cans, sewing needles, non-empty aerosol cans, garden hoses and clothing.

6. Recycling broken glass is the same as intact glass.

8. It’s vital to recycle office and other paper.

Answers: 1. False; generally, only paper bags are recyclable unless a grocer or big-box retailer has its own program for plastic bags.

2. True 3. False 4. True, if free of harmful chemical residue.

5. False; generally, none are recyclable. Notable exceptions for foam are detailed at FoamFacts.com/recycling; shipping storefronts may accept foam packing peanuts.

6. False; put broken light bulbs and other shattered glass in the trash; bring all fluorescent bulbs to a local building supply store.

7. True; many consumer electronics retailers and manufacturers, states and charities offer options to recycle or donate devices. Visit RecyclingForCharities. com, Call2Recycle.org, Earth911.com or EcyclingCentral.com.

8. True; 30 percent of landfill trash generated annually is paper, outweighed only by plastic and food waste.

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PERSONALIZED HEALTH CARE

Functional Medicine Leads the Way

by Linda Sechrist

Historical Overview

New Standard of Care

During the last 25 years, a less drug-based grassroots model for dealing with chronic illnesses in the U.S. has emerged. First labeled holistic, the movement gained momentum as alternative approaches morphed into being considered complementary to conventional medicine, warranting studies by the National Institutes of Health. Responding to public interest, an integrative model of care that focuses on the whole person has taken root in medical institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, in Ohio.

The latest evolution to a systemsoriented, patient-focused clinical model of functional medicine, which seeks to address causes of illness, rather than simply treat symptoms, has been garnering increasing interest by the public and pioneering medical professionals. It’s now maturing into personalized functional medicine.

One of the best-prepared, traditionally trained medical professionals in explaining this approach is Jeffrey S. Bland, Ph.D., recognized as the father of functional medicine, and author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer and Happier Life.

He co-founded, with his wife, Susan, the Institute for Functional Medicine, in Washington, which provides a system geared to understanding the complexity of chronic illness and design individualized programs for more effective healing.

“Medical science didn’t have the advanced technology 25 years ago to perform the research that now helps us better understand the complexity of chronic illness, as well as our present ecological view of the body. Today we’re examining how all the networks of our biology intersect in a dynamic process that creates health

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when in balance or disease when out of balance,” attests Bland, whose career has focused on searching for a unifying principle behind all healing that can be used to discern the best possible therapy for specific individuals.

Incorporating what he learned from Linus Pauling, Ph.D., two-time Nobel Prize laureate, and Lee Hood, M.D., Ph.D., as well as systems biology and practicing lifestyle medicine, Bland founded the nonprofit Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMInstitute. org) in 2012. Seeking to transform the entire medical approach to chronic illness, the Seattle-based organization is a virtual and onsite hub for health professionals, researchers, educators and the public to share ideas and converse about how personalized functional medicine can be delivered to everyone as an improved standard of care.

Role of Genetics The National Human Genome Research Institute, in Bethesda, Maryland, maintains that an evolved approach to medicine starts with using an individual’s genetic profile to determine the best path to preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases. By 2003, scientists had delivered the first essentially complete sequence and map of all the genes in the human body.

Three decades ago, the medical fraternity had few reliable explanations for the origins of chronic health issues.

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Addressing the concern that genetic Connect with Sandra test results might beMurphy used to at deny someStLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com. one health insurance, Bland notes, “This is a significant misunderstanding about genetic testing. Our genes don’t tell us how we are going to die. They tell us how we should live. Understanding how our genes can help us live to 100 is a model of enlightenment. Those that practice this systems biology approach are counting on functional personalized medicine becoming the updated standard of care.”

Physicians often offer genetic testing services. At-home DNA testing can be done using a saliva collection kit mailed to a laboratory, offering both ancestry and health information that must be interpreted by an informed professional.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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Because women are designed to birth babies, we have monthly cycles that activate bewildering biochemical processes. We are engineered to grow a new being inside of us and bring it into the world. We are wired to nurture. All of this needs to be orchestrated, and it is first orchestrated in our energies. Monthly cycles follow energy. Change-of-life stages follow energy.

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Consistently following a healthy diet and positive lifestyle are important, and health researchers, doctors and midlife women can attest to the multidimensional benefits of exercise. Perks may include reduction of menopausal discomfort, better brain function, stronger bones and reversal of estrogen dominance syndrome that can set the stage for fibroids, cystic breasts, cancer, migraines and weight gain.

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Studies of 3,500 women in South and Central America have shown that a more active life reduces hot flashes and night sweats.

The results, published in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society, reveal that sedentary individuals often experience increased intensity of related symptoms like insomnia and irritability. Aerobic exercise such as regular walking, hiking, swimming or biking might also help the brain produce neurochemicals that are compromised when estrogen levels drop.

Sue Markovitch, author and owner of Clear Rock Fitness, in Columbus, Ohio, recommends aerobic exercise. “I believe our bodies were made to move. One of the amazing gifts of fitness is it’s truly never too late. When we incorporate daily movement in our lives, all the other systems in the body will work more according to plan. Simply taking a daily walk helps balance brain chemistry,” says Markovitch, who specializes in improving fitness levels for women over 40. “Walking is fitness magic, whether it’s on a treadmill, outside or in the pool. Get your heart rate into an aerobic zone, preferably for 30 to 45 minutes. I’ve heard testimony 30

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after testimony of improved sleep, less back or joint pain and better mood.” She also suggests adding a few weekly sessions of resistance training to daily walks.

Most health professionals agree that balance is the key. Jeanne D. Andrus, a menopause expert and author of I Just Want to Be ME Again, in Covington, Louisiana, recommends cardio, resistance training and exercise that increases flexibility and core strength.

“For a beginner, this may include two to four days of walking, one to three days of strength training and one to three days of yoga or Pilates, with the goal being three and a half hours of activity per week.”

Of course, all of these need to be at appropriate levels for the woman’s condition and goals,” advises Andrus.

According to studies led by Helen Jones, Ph.D., from the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University, UK, three, 30-to-45-minute aerobic sessions a week reduced hot flashes and yielded the most significant results.

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Instead, Fromberg recommends an integrated approach to exercise that supports connective tissue and joints. While some forms of exercise including yoga are perceived as gentler than others, she warns against an all-or-nothing strategy, noting, “Intense, deep stretching and joint-straining may cause injury more easily during hormonal transition.”

Andrus concurs, “If high cortisol levels are involved and accompanied by insomnia, stress placed on the body by rigorous exercise will increase these levels and actually lower available energy.” She also advises adopting a non-aggressive approach for osteoporosis. “Weight-bearing exercise is a must, but if bone loss is already present, start much more gradually to ensure that bones are protected.”

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Exercise can be more enjoyable than doing chores. Recreational activities such as dancing, biking or hopping on the swings at the playground are fun ways to do something good for both body and spirit.

Menopause can be a time for personal expansion and an invitation for self-care that might have been neglected or postponed. Fromberg believes we can all revitalize our resources at any stage of life, and the years surrounding menopause call for us to tune into ourselves even more. “What seems like a disruption is an opportunity to listen deeply and reimagine and reorganize one’s life on physical, emotional and spiritual levels.”

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hile not essential to every dish or meal, condiments provide extra flavoring, final flourishes and added enjoyment to any dish. Such meal accompaniments range from vinegars to spreads and sauces, finishing spice mixtures and natural salts.

America’s previous king of condiments was ketchup. Today, according to a 2017 poll from TheDailyMeal.com, it stands behind mayonnaise and mustard with soy and hot sauce rounding out the top five (generic product ranking at Tinyurl.com/ Top20Condiments).

We often take familiar condiments for granted, yet a look at their ingredients can be startling. Many prominently include processed corn syrup and other sugars, sodium, gluten, monosodium glutamate (MSG), artificial flavors and unpronounceable preservatives, according to Dana

Angelo White, a registered dietitian in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Homemade versions of condiments provide a happy alternative. They not only taste great, but can be good for us.

“Certain condiments add more to your meals than flavor—some actually improve your health,” says White. The potassium in homemade mustard is good for the digestive system through stimulating the flow of saliva, suggests a study in the Indian Journal of Medical Research. Homemade ketchup made with small cooked tomatoes is rich in lycopene, a nutrient that protects heart health, according to research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. White’s fresh-made “THE Green Sauce,” full of vitamin-rich avocado and cilantro, is replete with antioxidants (Tinyurl.com/TheGreenSauceRecipe).

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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Heather McClees, a plant-based nutritionist in South Carolina who blogs at One Green Planet, once loved commercial ketchup; then she read the labels. “Most ketchup is made of tomato concentrates, sugars, including high-fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, agave nectar, coconut nectar/syrup, brown rice syrup, cane juice and cane crystals, vinegar, “spices” that is likely code for MSG, water and refined salt. All of this makes ketchup addicting,” she says.

“While you could pay for pricey organic ketchup and condiments that come without added sugars, you can save money by spending five minutes in the kitchen to make your own.” Find a recipe at Tinyurl. com/HealthyKetchupRecipe.

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Serious Eats food writer Joshua Bousel uses only six ingredients to make a deliciously easy Grainy Mustard: yellow and brown mustard seeds, dry white wine, white wine vinegar, kosher salt and an optional pinch of brown sugar. Learn how at Tinyurl.com/ WholeGrainDijonRecipe.

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Eschewing eggs, J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, of San Mateo, California, uses aquafaba, the starchy liquid in a can of chickpeas, for a plant-based twist on emulsified mayonnaise. Find it at Tinyurl.com/Aquafaba MayoRecipe.

In her Mebane, North Carolina, kitchen, Kim Campbell, author of The PlantPure Kitchen, makes a plant-based ranch dressing with tofu for body and nutritional yeast, herbs and lemon juice to achieve the characteristic flavor. Find it at Tinyurl. com/HealthyRanchDressing.

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Sweet and tart pomegranate molasses can be used like vinegar in salad dressings, as a marinade ingredient or as syrup over pancakes and waffles. Angela Buchanan, aka Angela Cooks, a professor at the University of Colorado, in Boulder, who blogs at SeasonalAndSavory.com, follows the Whole30 program, which bars sugar.

Because she also likes Middle-Eastern food, Buchanan experimented and created her recipe for Pomegranate Molasses without added sugar (Tinyurl.com/PomegranateMolassesRecipe).

Superfood Popcorn Seasoning

Green popcorn is fun. With a spirulina powder, garlic powder, sea salt and cayenne pepper spice mix, even a movie snack can be healthy. “Spirulina is one of the most potent of all superfoods. Available in a powder form, it’s a blue-green algae that provides protein, B vitamins and iron. It’s used as a natural energizer, digestive aid and detoxifier,” says Tara Milhern, a holistic health coach in New York City. She also likes it sprinkled on baked potatoes or vegetables as a finishing flavor. See Tinyurl.com/ HealthyPopcornSeasoning.

Without preservatives, homemade healthy condiments don’t last as long as commercial versions. McClees advises, “I store mine in a glass mason jar for one week in the fridge. I choose a half-pint-size jar, since the less empty space there is at the top of the jar, the longer it keeps.”

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DIY Condiment Recipes THE Green Sauce

“This sauce is a salad dressing, dipping sauce or sandwich spread,” says nutrition expert Dana Angelo White. “After tasting it, you’ll be putting it on everything.”

Yields: about 2 cups

“Ranch dressing can be dairy-free and made with tofu, making it plant-based and oil-free,” says Kim Campbell.

Yields: about 2 cups 2 lb tofu, about 2 (14-oz) packages 1½ Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped ¾ cup onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic 3 Tbsp distilled white vinegar 2 Tbsp agave syrup 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp nutritional yeast 1 tsp dry mustard ¼ tsp paprika ½ tsp celery seeds 1 Tbsp dried chives ¾ cup filtered water

Combine ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.

If mixture appears too thick, add a little more water.

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Yields: 1 cup 32 oz unsweetened organic pomegranate juice Fill a saucepan with the juice and bring it to a low boil.

Reduce the heat so the liquid will stay at a low boil, and let the juice cook down to a scant cup of thick, syrupy liquid. This takes about an hour; note that it will thicken more once it is cooled.

Transfer the pomegranate molasses to a glass jar to store in the refrigerator where it will keep well for a few months.

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It takes about an hour to cook down, but homemade unsweetened pomegranate molasses is worth the time, advises Angela Cooks.

Once arriving at a desired thickness while cooking, let it cool completely.

Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.

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It’s possible to live with eyes and heart wide open to the amazing beauty of each day, to receive it as a gift, rather than a guarantee. By looking, we can find gifts even amid uncertainty, struggle, pain or loss. In those times when we find ourselves fighting for gratitude, know that the grace found in thankfulness for even tiny blessings sustains us and builds resilience to walk through the storm and emerge intact.

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ore U.S. landmarks are now highlighting eco-friendly practices, demonstrating that history can be preserved while incorporating sustainability.

Built in 1962, the Space Needle is undergoing a $100 million makeover. The observation deck will soon feature improved views through glass instead of cage-like barriers. Restaurant patrons will enjoy a first-of-its-kind rotating glass floor. Other eco-updates and upgrades include improved accessibility, internal systems, materials, elevators, paint, and seismic protection along its legs. Because the flame at the needle’s top consumed enough gas to heat 125 homes, it was replaced in 2000 with a flagpole mast, a 36

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A pioneer in hybrid ferries, Alcatraz Cruises combines solar, wind and diesel power to transport visitors. Captured rain freshens park gardens and salt water flushes toilets. In 2013, solar energy produced what would have otherwise necessitated 31,900 gallons of fossil fuel and 325 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

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Walking Mountains Science Center, Avon, Colorado Using both passive and active solar energy, ground-source heat pumps, vegetated roofs and sustainable building materials, Walking Mountains is the first science center in Colorado to achieve LEED Platinum Certification, exceeding requirements.

Collectively, three of its buildings use half the energy of an average school building.

Straw bale construction in some building walls provides sound-deadening insulation suited to a dry climate.

Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis St. Louis’ CityArchRiver initiative raised a mile-long waterfront by 30 inches to reduce flood days by 67 percent without causing flooding downstream. “Spent grain donated by the neighboring AnheuserBusch Brewery fertilizes our 4,200 trees,” says Eric Moraczewski, executive director of the Gateway Arch National Park Foundation. In another innovation, “To aerate the soil without damaging historic relics, radishes were planted throughout the park, allowing rainwater to seep deeper,” he explains. “As radishes decay, nutrients are added to the soil.”

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“It keeps germs from spreading in crowded situations.”

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calendar of events WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 Beginners Raja Yoga Meditation Course – 7-8:30pm. Benefits of Raja Yoga Meditation include peace of mind; relaxation of body, mind and spirit; new attitudes and responses to life; positive relationships; and a deep sense of self-worth. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. BKDallas.net.

Grow Your Own Vegetables – 11am12:30pm. The monthly meeting of the Garden Masters, Inc. gardening club with us at NHG welcomes popular speaker Daniel Cunningham to get you started growing vegetables. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 4 Food Truck Fridays – 6-9pm. Spend a relaxing Friday evening at Prairie Vista Park and indulge in appetizing food truck dishes!

Also Enjoy live music by Matt Wayne and Company. Free. Prarie Vista Park, 9269-9359 N Riverside Dr, Fort Worth. AllianceTown Center.com/Events.

SATURDAY, MAY 5 Cinco de Mayo Run, Walk and Roll – 6:1510:15am. Start your Cinco de Mayo off with a 1K, 5K/ or 10K Race. $15-$35. 7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy, Ste 500, McKinney. Playtri.com/all-races/cinco-de-mayo-5k-10k.

Friends of Southwest Nature Preserve: Tree Walk – 10am. Jeremy Priest (Forester for the city of Arlington) will be leading a walk along the trails, looking at trees; identifying the variety of trees at the Preserve with a focus on historic trees. Southwest Nature Preserve, 5201 Bowman Springs Rd, Arlington. SWNP.org.

Spring Plant Sale – 10am-2pm. Join Native Plant Society of Texas, North Central Tx Chapter and browse a variety of native plants for sale at River Legacy Park’s Elm Grove Pavilion. Free. 701 NE Green Oaks, Arlington. TXNativePlants.org/plantsale.

Etsy Dallas Spring Bash 2018 – 10:30am5pm. This family-friendly event features handmade crafts from local and nationwide

savethedate SATURDAY, MAY 5 10am – 2pm Rockwall Holistic Health Fair Visit with local holistic practitioners and sample an array of holistic modalities, services and products. Topics include acupuncture, dentistry, colonics, energy healing, Pilates and much more. Free.

Location: The Center at Rockwall City Place 108 E Washington St, Rockwall, For more information contact RockwallHolistic@gmail.com

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artists and gives visitors the opportunity to get in on the fun with some DIY crafts. Also enjoy food, drinks and music. Gilley’s Dallas, 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas. EtsyDallas.com/Spring-BashArtist-Info/.

Life After Divorce Workshop – 2-3:30pm. Open your heart to love through self-compassion and let go of the painful emotions with Dr. Paula, The Life Doctor, a best-selling author and top ranked radio host. $35. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. PaulaJoyce.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 6 Silo District Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K – 7am. Join in Waco, Texas for the inaugural Silo District Marathon. Magnolia Market, 601 Webster Ave, Waco. MagnoliaMarket.com/SiloDistrict-Marathon/.

Mayfest – 11am-7pm. We will be hosting handson youth activities include camping skills, reptiles, air gun, archery and more. $5/children and seniors, $8/adults, $10/parking. Trinity Park, 2401 University Dr, Fort Worth. Mayfest.org.

Bhakti House Band Concert – 2-5pm. Witness Visionary Artist Pete Taboada infuse the deeply inspired music of Bhakti House Band into a live painting, right before your eyes. $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. DallasUnity.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 8 Dallas Sierra Club General Meeting – 6:30pm.

Wendel Withrow will talk about exploring the great parks of Texas via his 2018 book: Best Tent Camping: Texas 2nd Edition, your car-camping guide to scenic beauty, the sounds of nature, and an escape from civilization. Free. Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch.

DallasSierraClub.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9

Embodied Mindfulness – 12-1pm. In this special mindfulness class with Cheryl King, participants will experience gentle physical movements and stretches in addition to formal meditation practice. $25. Brain Performance Institute, 2200 W Mockingbird Ln, Dallas. MastermindMeditate.com.

Friday Night Lights: Sacred Sounds – 7pm.

Sounds and tones have various effects on our bodies. Whether it be the pulsating sound of bass vibrating your body and making you get up to dance, to more sacred sounds that help to bring us inward into our special place of spirit. Donationbased. CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. CSLDallas.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 12 Trash Dash 5K Run/Walk and Eco Fair – 9:30am. This exciting woods trail run winds thru a hidden beautiful wilderness. Your ticket supports the students who are working hard to clean up and return this park to its pristine condition. $35. Harry Moss DORBA Trails Park (via a southern entrance), 7677 Fair Oaks Ave, Dallas.

TrashDash5K.com.

Mother’s Day Craft – 10am-12pm. Enjoy a morning of crafting in honor of Mother’s Day. Come and create something beautiful for that special mother in your life. Free with park entrance. Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site. Facebook. com/events/179839252792869/.

Nature Walk – 10-11am. 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. RiverLegacy.org.

DIY Rain Barrel Class – 11am-1pm. Come learn the basics and benefits of rainwater harvesting and reduce the effect your stormwater has on the environment. Participants will learn how to collect and utilize rainwater at home. $50 for 55-gallon rain barrel. Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellTX.gov.

Dallas 2030: The Importance of Water Conservation – 11:30am-1:30pm. Improve your general knowledge about the importance of clean water, water management and conservation. Come hear local experts talk about the importance of water conservation and management from all aspects. $25-$35. Bank of America Plaza, 901 Main St, Dallas. Bit.ly/2FenmuA.

Essentials of Raja Yoga Meditation – 11am-2pm.

A day Retreat is an opportunity to step off the conveyor belt of life and spend time in a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere, reflecting upon and exploring the important factors governing our everyday experience. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 1420 N Cooper St, Ste 112, Arlington. BKDallas.net.

THURSDAY, MAY 10

CRC Mother‘s Day Half Marathon and 5K – 7:30am. Awards are awarded three deep in each age group for the 5K Run/Walk and Half-Marathon.

Every finisher will receive a finisher medal. Results will be chip-timed by Cox Racing Services. $25.

Woodshed Smokehouse, 3201 Riverfront Dr, Fort Worth. CoxHalf.Athlete360.com.

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

RiverLegacy.org.

CPR AED Class – 6-9pm. CPR AED is a 3 hour instructor-led course that teaches critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency situation until emergency medical services arrives. Registration required. Free. Life Safety Park, 820 S Coppell Rd, Coppell. CoppellTX.gov

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 Metaphysics and Meditation – 7pm. Manifestation and Mysticism: two sides of the spiritual coin.

Practice with Dr. Petra while diving more deeply into universal principles and spiritual living. Free.

CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. CSL Dallas.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 17 Planning and Zoning Commission – 6-11pm.

Work session at 6pm, regular meeting at 6:30pm.

The Agenda/Packet is available for download the Friday evening prior to the meeting date. Town Center, 255 Pkwy Blvd, Coppell. CoppellTx.gov.

Noah Charney – 7:30pm. International bestselling

savethedate TUESDAY, MAY 15 7:15 – 9pm GI Health Seminar Join us at our Dallas location as pharmacist Lark Scarbrough-Swofford addresses a myriad of GI problems ranging from simple digestion issues all the way to more serious problems such as Crohn’s and colitis, and the more natural ways to combat these illnesses.

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

Meet at the Amphitheater across from the fishing pier, Caddo Lake State Park. Kelsey.Johnson@ TPWD.Texas.gov.

SATURDAY, MAY 19 World Vision Global 6K for Water – 7:30am. Join us and advocates across the globe in our mission to bring life-changing clean water and fullness of life to children in communities around the world.

Each registration provides lasting clean water to a child, like the child on your race bib. Mike Lewis Park, 2410 N Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie. Team WorldVision.org.

Raptors of North Texas – 10am-12pm. Erich Neupert, Executive Director of the Black Land Prairie Raptor Center, will return to the Biodiversity Education Center to discuss and demonstrate these great birds. Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellTx.gov.

author and art historian Noah Charney is famous for his dynamic exploration of art crime. He provides unprecedented access to a figurative museum of disappeared masterpieces. $25/public, $20/members and educators, $10/student. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

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SUNDAY, MAY 20

’til Midnight at the Nasher – 6-11:59pm. ‘til Midnight at the Nasher presents live outdoor concerts in the Nasher Sculpture Center garden. At each event, a variety of national and regional musical talent perform followed by film screenings. Free.

2001 Flora St, Dallas. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Gong Meditation: Sound Healing Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Enter the studio, lie down on a nest of blankets and bolsters, and allow the sounds to “wash” over you as Kenny Kolter takes you on a deep inward journey. $25. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. DallasYogaCenter.com.

Friday Night Frog Chorus – 9-10pm. We will be discussing which frogs we hear and why they are making all that noise. Afterwards you can search for our noisy friends by the pond. Free with park entry.

Walk-in: World Meditation Hour – 6:30pm. Open to all, the new and experienced meditator alike.

Spend 60 minutes of your time radiating peace, love and care to the world. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch.

Bit.ly/2Fc1AYe.

Dallas Pet Expo 2018 – May 19-20. 9:30am-5pm, Sat; 11am-4pm, Sun. All kinds of cuddly animals will be within arm’s reach at the Dallas Pet Expo.

Enjoy pet products, talent shows and delicious treats for your furry friend. $3/kids, $5/adults. Dallas Market Hall, 2200 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas. PetExpos.

TicketLeap.com/Dallas-Pet-Expo/.

Gardening for Hummingbirds – 1-2:30pm. Be with us as we welcome back Carolyn Oldham and Jerri Kerr to walk you through creating proper habitat with appropriately chosen plants to attract not only the native, but also the many visiting hummingbirds that we have in North Texas. Free.

North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas.

NHG.com.

Late Nights – 6-11:59pm. Each Late Night offers hundreds of experiences for visitors of all ages with performances, concerts, readings, film screenings, tours, talks, family programs and more. See the full schedule of events. $10/public, $5/students with valid ID, free/members and children 11 and under.

Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas.

DMA.org.

Women’s Moon Gathering – 3-4:30pm. Our Women’s Moon Gathering invites women to take time out for sacred reflection and meditation on the divine feminine; and on the light that the moon sheds on our inner knowing. $20, space limited.

Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas.

DallasYogaCenter.com.

The Pup Run – 8am. The Pup Run is a 5K run/ walk for people and pets! You may participate with or without a pet. All pets must be on a NON-RETRACTING leash and have proof of age-appropriate vaccinations. Limit one pet per runner. $25. Dallas Market Hall, 2200 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas. Face book.com/PupRun.

TUESDAY, MAY 22 Muscle Testing Moms – 7:15-8:30pm. Come learn muscle testing tools and techniques that can empower you as a mom and take the guessing out of your child›s health needs. $25. Abundant Life Wellness Center, 3904 Boat Club Rd, Fort Worth.

AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 24 Workshop: Sound Off – 6-8pm. Immerse yourself in artist Luke Fowler’s site-specific sound installation in the Nasher Garden. Then, get ready to turn up the volume as we compose an original soundscape inspired by our surroundings. Advanced registration required, 17+. $10/non-members, free/members.

2001 Flora St, Dallas. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 25 Mindfulness for Aging at BPI – 12-1pm. Learn how the practice of mindfulness slows and even

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reverses the effects of aging. Participants will learn meditation for memory and focus, and discuss specific practices to keep the brain fit and healthy while combatting age-related illness. $25. Brain Performance Institute, 2200 W Mockingbird Ln, Dallas. MastermindMeditate.com.

Sleepovers: Pokemon – 6:30pm. See how real animal evolution inspired Pokémon evolutions, learn about the ways animals attack and defend themselves, and find out how your GPS knows where you are. $45/youth, $30/adult chaperone.

Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. Perot Museum.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 26 Unleashed Paws Fur Fun Run – 8am. Run, walk and bring the pup to the Unleashed Paws’ Fur Fun Run, hosted at Noble Rey Brewing Company.

Benefiting Patriot PAWS Service Dogs. $20-$65.

2636 Farrington St, Dallas. UnleashedPaws.com/ Fur-Fun-Run. North Texas Thai Culture and Food Festival – May 26-27. 10am-6pm. Enjoy rich, quality Thai food, mask dances, Thai boxing and tours of the temples to give you a crash course on this vibrant culture in Thailand. Free. The Buddhist Center of Dallas, 8484 Stults Rd, Dallas. ThaiFestDallas.com.

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daily Celebrate Strawberries – Apr 4-24. Come in to experience peak season strawberries throughout our stores, including delicious recipes and culinary innovations. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. WholeFoodsMarket.com.

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

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth — Showtimes and features online. $8/adults, $7/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org.

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

Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 We Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871.

DallasMeditationCenter.com.

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

Telescope Time: Solar – 1-1:30pm. We will have a telescope set up with a solar filter so that you may safely view our life-giving star. Free with park entry.

Meet on the fishing pier, Caddo Lake State Park.

Kelsey.Johnson@TPWD.Texas.gov.

SUNDAY, MAY 27 FWRC Memorial Day 5K – 7am. Come join area runners/walkers to run/walk in memory of servicemen and servicewomen who have given their lives to protect our freedom. Trinity Park Pavilion #1, 2300 W 7th St, Fort Worth. MemorialDay5k.

Athlete360.com.

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

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

CoppellTx.gov

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

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

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

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

Don Longo: Artist Gallery Show – 11am12:45pm. Don creates “intuitive abstracts” using a variety of techniques and applications of paint and

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

214-670-8443.

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

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

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

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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three-dimensional materials. Running through end of May. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. DallasUnity.org.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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

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.

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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.

Steady Warrior Trauma Sensitive Yoga — 4:305:30pm. This trauma sensitive yoga class focuses on breath and gentle yoga movements and is followed by a very restorative guided meditation. Free for veterans and first responders. Through September 2018. Studio 4, 518 W Davis St, Dallas. Warrior SpiritProject.org

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

Yoga4Love.com.

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

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

Info@CSLDallas.org

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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 West Arapaho Road, Suite 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMedi tationCenter.com.

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

AnandaDallas.org.

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

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

PlanoPacers.org/race_schedule/.

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

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

Bostmas@gmail.com.

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

214-824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org.

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

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

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

RiverLegacy.org.

Yoga 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 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.

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

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calendar of events TUESDAY, MAY 1 Rock Climbing Basics – 6:30-8pm. Get an understanding of the different types of climbing, what gear is necessary and the basics on how to get started. Informational class, climbing session. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

THURSDAY, MAY 3 Make Your Own Natural Perfume – 6-8pm.

Join Natural perfumer and aromatherapist, Mary Ellen Dorey for this hands-on class where you will make your own natural perfume using pure essential oils and other botanicals. All materials included. $50. Inside Luxe Salon & Design, 4017 Preston Rd, Ste 525, Plano. 972567-3962. DoreyAroma therapy.com.

Bike Maintenance Basics: Level 1 – 7-8:30pm.

Join us for this introductory class to help you take care of your bike. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

1:30pm. Bring a brown bag lunch and learn more about the garden docent program at Hagerman NWR. Visitors welcome. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Spring Night Hike – 8-9pm. Explore the thrilling sights, smells, and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides. Night hikers will be encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. Registration required: 972-562-5566 or HeardMuseum.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 6 Cell Phone Photography – 3-4pm. With Mary Karam. A cell phone camera can go where other cameras cannot. You can capture, edit, and share with unparalleled ease and speed. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register: 903-786-2826 or FriendsOfHagerman.com.

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SATURDAY, MAY 5 Bird Walk – 7-10am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. 469200-4085. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Annual Spring Pottery & Garden Boutique – 9am-2pm. Come experience Coventry’s hospitality and shop for a gift with a story behind it. Coventry is a day program that provides life enrichment opportunities for adults with special needs. The purchase of our handcrafted pottery and art help fund our nonprofit program. Free admission. The Coventry Reserve, 2004 Parker Rd, Wylie/St. Paul. CoventryReserve.org.

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

972-219-3550. llela.org.

Mariposas Butterfly Celebration – 10am2pm. Enjoy arts, crafts, food and fun as you learn from local conservationists what you can do to help the Monarch butterfly. Free. Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W Church St, Lewisville.

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Horsemanship Day Camp – 10am-2:30pm.

Ages 7 & up. Adults welcome. Get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size, and get a chance to do some basic riding. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

Make & Take: Containers for Pollinators – 10:15-11am. Create your own butterfly and hummingbird container garden while learning about other ways to attract them to your landscape. $35. All Calloway’s Nursery locations.

817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

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MONDAY, MAY 7 Tea, Talk & a Tour 9:15am Welcome! Living Ethics School invites you to join us one Monday a month to learn more about our process and tour our classes and grounds. We are the only school in the North Texas region providing nature-based, Waldorf and Montessori instruction for primary and midde-school education. Please call or email to let us know you are coming or setup an alternate time Location: 340 Country Club Rd. Fairview 75069 214-544-8338 Email: Office@Le-School.org

TUESDAY, MAY 8 Rain Barrels 101 – 6:30-7:30pm. Are you interested in the benefits of rainwater harvesting?

Learn how to install, use and maintain your rain barrel(s). Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Registration required: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Gourmet Camp Cooking – 7-8:30pm. We’ll break down some of the components of great meals and translate how to bring them into the outdoors.

Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972985-2241.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 The Nature of Oak Point Park Guided Walk – 10-11:30am. Carol Clark leads this enjoyable and informative walk through the fields of wildflowers. 5901 Los Rios Blvd, Plano. 972-390-2882. txmn.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 10 Irrigation 101 – 6:30-8pm. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Irrigation sprinklers, smart controllers and drip irrigation. Learn how to improve your overall sprinkler efficiency. John &

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SATURDAY, MAY 12 LLEA Bird Walk – 7:30-10am. Bird watchers of all skill levels are invited to join an expert birder to explore birding locations at LLELA. Ages 10 & up. $5/vehicle, cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.

Early Bird Guided Walk – 8-9:30am. Led by Dr. Wayne Meyer. Weather permitting. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

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Trees – 10-11:30am. Our speaker, Dr. George Diggs’s areas of work are with plants and trees of Texas, the relationship between human and plant evolution, and evolution in extreme environments.

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

Picking Shrubs & Perennials for Summer – 10:15-11am. Learn about which shrubs and perennials work for Texas summer gardens, and how to care for them. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations.

817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

Zip Line Day – 12-3pm. Soar through the treetops of the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary as you travel down the Ropes Course’s zip line. Purchase one ticket for each time you would like to go down the zip line. Preregistration required. For ages 10+. $12. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 Gardening with the Masters – 9-11am. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake.

817-491-6333. bjnc.org.

The Nature of Oak Point Park Guided Walk – 1011:30am. Carol Clark leads this enjoyable and informative walk through the fields of wildflowers. 5901 Los Rios Blvd, Plano. 972-390-2882. txmn.org.

Sprinkler Spruce up Series Part 1: Quick Fixes for Beginners – 6:30-8pm. Learn how and when to water your landscape, how to make simple sprinkler repairs, and where to go for help. Free.

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

SATURDAY, MAY 19 Smart Yards for North Texas: Talk & Tour – 9-11am. Learn about soil preparation, and see which plants work best in our clay soil and our North Texas climate. After the talk, join us for a tour of our teaching garden to see the drought-tolerant, native plants up close. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Registration required: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

The Refuge Rocks: Let’s Go Fishing – 1011:30am. Programs for ages 4-7 & 8-12. Fish our pond. Will also have some fishy craft fun. Free.

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

Wetland Canoe Trails – 10am-1pm. After a safety and canoeing introduction, spend about 40 mins on a guided trail around the Heard wetlands, followed

by free paddle time to explore on your own. $32/ member, $42/nonmember. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Pre-registration required: HeardMuseum.org.

Heat Loving Plants for a Cool Texas Summer Garden – 10:15-11am. Learn the best plants to put in your sun or shade gardens that will thrive in Texas weather while providing you with a bevy of color throughout the season. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

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

Backpacking Basics – 2-3:30pm. Get an overview of planning, preparation and gear. Learn how to choose a pack, select proper clothing and footwear. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

Family Night Hike at Oak Point Park – 7:30-9pm.

Take an enjoyable guided evening walk through the woods at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve led

by Texas Master Naturalist Mike Roome. 5901 Los Rios Blvd, Plano. 972-390-2882. txmn.org.

Stars on the Prairie – 7:30-9:30pm. Trek to LLELA’s prairie restoration area to view the wonders of the night sky. Emphasis is on viewing with naked-eyes and binoculars. Ages 5 & up. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required by May 18, 11am: llela.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 20 Hiking Basics – 2-3:30pm. Learn about the basics

of hiking: trip planning, essential items, equipment, safety precautions, along with local resources and places to go. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 Sprinkler Spruce up Series Part 2: DIY Drip Irrigation – 6:30-8pm. Learn the basics of drip irrigation, including the different types, necessary components, installation process, and what questions to ask if you hire a licensed irrigator. Free.

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

SATURDAY, MAY 26 Wildflower Tour – 10am-12pm. With Brenda Loveless. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register: 903-786-2826 or FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Grow a Summer-Luscious Lawn – 10:15-11am.

Learn what your lawn needs to stay lush and full for the summer from our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

Camping Basics – 2-3:30pm. Will cover the basics: how to be comfortable camping, gear and equipment, fun activities; and great local areas to give it a try. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

SUNDAY, MAY 27 Elevated Camping: Hammocking Basics – 2-3:30pm. Join our hammocking experts for some tips and tricks that will have you flying in no time. Free.

REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

TUESDAY, MAY 29 Primitive Survival Skills Day Camp: Tracking, Snares, Traps – 10am-3pm. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 Sprinkler Spruce up Series Part 3: Take Control of Your Controller – 6:30-8pm. Learn how to make seasonal adjustments to your runtimes, and how to master the “cycle and soak” method for maximum efficiency. Also learn about new sprinkler controller technologies. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Registration required: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano. obsres.com.

Bicycling Basics – 7-8:30pm. Join us for an informative session to 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.

THURSDAY, MAY 31 Landscape Design – 6:30-8pm. Learn basic design principles, plant placement, and all about the newest hardscape trends so you can “do it yourself” and save big. John & Judy Gay Library, 6861 W Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney. 972-547-7335. McKinneyTexas. org/green.

Thru-Hike Basics – 6:30-8pm. Come 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 Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

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

daily Grapevine Farmers’ Market – 9am-6pm, Sun; 8am-8pm, 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. MeditateWithAlina.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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

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.

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

Buddhist Sangha – 7-9pm. The meeting of Horizon’s Buddhist covenant group. Meditation and

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

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

saturday 2nd Saturday Bird Walk – Thru June. 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. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

Coppell Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov. 8am-12pm.

Seasonal produce for the North Texas area, natural meats and eggs, seafood, organic dairy products, honey, teas, breads, mixes, flowers, plants, and more. Coppell Farmers’ Market, 768 W Main St, Coppell. CoppellFarmersMarket.org.

McKinney Farmers’ Market at Chestnut Square – Thru Nov 17. 8am-12pm. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. Locally grown and produced food and craft items. Live music. In front of Roy & Helen Hall Library, 101 E Hunt St, McKinney. 972-562-8790. McKinneyFarmersMarket.com.

Frisco Rotary Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 27.

8am-1pm or sellout. Local growers offer fruits and

food items and local artisan wares. Admission free.

317 W Mulberry St, Denton. DentonMarket.org.

more info, Tom Martin: 469-261- 3045. Heard NaturePhotographers.com

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.

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 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.

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

972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

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

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

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vegetables. Also offered are baked breads, meat from local ranchers, honey, arts and crafts and various other products. 4th St between Main & Elm, Frisco. FriscoRotaryFarmersMarket.com.

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

Denton Community Market – Thru Nov. 9am1pm. A producer-only farmers’ market and art market specializing in local produce, locally produced

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

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.

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

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8411 Preston Rd, Ste 116, Dallas 5000 Beltline Rd, Ste 250, Addison 1921 Preston Rd, Ste 2004, Plano ModAcu.com We offer an approachable, natural pathway, validated by thousands of years of practice, to better health and well-being in a convenient, peaceful and modern location. In thirty minutes or less, experience healing, escape, relaxation, and a balancing of your body. In your hectic world, modern acupuncture is a necessary retreat into proven wellness. $29 initial visit. See ad, page 4.

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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.

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Through muscle response testing, we identify which genetic variants are expressing and causing dysfunction.

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EDUCATION 1601 South Lamar, Dallas 214-378-1824 DCCCD.edu

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

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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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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.

LIVING ETHICS SCHOOL & INSPIRED LEARNING ACADEMY 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview 75069 214-544-8338 CenterForLivingEthics.org (K-6) InspiredLearningAcademy.org (7-9)

Are you seeking a learning environ-ment that nurtures the whole child? Children thrive in heartcentered relationships that cultivate whole-being intelligence through nature, creativity, discovery, storytelling, meaningful learning and individual projects. Full- and part-time programs available. We welcome you to our monthly Tea, Talk and a Tour. See ad, page 30.

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

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DALLAS DESIGNER SMILES

Health, Fitness & Self Defense Instructor with over 15 years of experience. Services include Weight loss management, Personalized strength training, Group exercise classes, Self-defense training, Self-defense group classes, Awareness programs: Domestic violence, Date rape, Human Trafficking. Call for consultation and appointment.

A 3rd generation Dallasite, practicing Biological Dentistry for 30 years, we offer non-toxic, healthier, metal-free ceramic crowns, bridges, and implants.

Mercury fillings are removed and replaced safely, and we offer convenient office hours with after work appointments. Experience a pampering environment in our centrally located office. Call our concierge to schedule an appointment now. See ad inside back cover.

Ava Combs 972-638-0282 Fitnessbyava.com fitnessbyava@yahoo.com

Dr. Daniel Strader 8222 Douglas Ave, Suite 810, Dallas 214-363-7777 2Grin.com

LAVU DENTISTRY

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

Dr. Sushma Lavu 6924 South Freeway (I-35W), Fort Worth 817-293-3848 FortWorthFamilyDental.com Mercury safe, bio-compatible, cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics, with special interest in toxin-free, wellness-centered dentistry and continuing education. We are a leading dental practice clinic in Fort Worth, independently-owned and managed with the best interest of our patients always in mind. See ad on page 30.

LEGACY DENTISTRY

Dr. Toni Engram, DDS 151 Walton Way, Suite 102, Midlothian, TX 972-723-1035 LegacyDentistry.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.

Offering a full scope of general, holistic and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. We can correct a wide variety of dental problems and can literally redesign your smile. Compassionate, Holistic care supporting you on your journey to health by educating and holistically serving your needs with integrity and respect. See ad on page 14.

HERBAL MEDICINE

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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 17.

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

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

AHH is a nurse coaching program that meets the continuing education requirements for nurses to apply for national or international certification in nurse coaching and/or holistic nursing through the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation. See ad, page 13.

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 33.

HYPNOTHERAPY FOR LIFE DESIGN, LLC

Jade Lauryne, DPM 15851 Dallas Parkway, Ste 600, Addison 214-561-8798 Jade@forlifedesign.info ForLifeDesign.net Tired of medications and their inevitable side-effects?

Have you ever thought of hypnotherapy? Specifically, spiritual hypnotherapy. Suffering from Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Migraine Headaches - even Depression and Anxiety? I can help. Evening and Saturday appointments available. Certified Hypnotherapist, Diplomat of Pastoral Science, Certified Reiki Master and Vibrational Clearing.

LAWN CARE - ORGANIC EARTH KIND SERVICES

Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 EarthKindServices.com Organic lawn treatment that gets amazing results. Safe for kids and pets. See ad on page 13.

MASSAGE ROCKWALL LYMPHATICS LLC

Jessica Metts 972-672-6741 Jessica@rockwalllymphatics.net RockwallLymphatics.net

Treatments are performed in a spalike environment. The session is done using the Lymph Pro Star machine. One session is equivalent to 6 massages. Metts treats men, women and children. Commonly treated conditions: Breast, sinus, dental, pre and post op, digestive, stomach, headaches and migraines.

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MEDICAL

ORGANIZING SERVICES

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER DALLAS

EASILY ORGANIZED

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

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 SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

TENNANT INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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

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 6.

We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, userfriendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad on page 27.

PETS HOLLYWOOD FEED

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

NATUROPATHS MOR WELLNESS CONCEPTS

Ronit Mor, ND, HHP 17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Dallas 75287 214-612-6776 MorConcepts.com MyWellbeingCompass.com Inspiring, empowering and coaching you to naturally improve and maintain your wellbeing. Ronit's holistic, non-toxic approach helps restore vitality and lessen chronic conditions through nutrition, lifestyle and alternative modalities.

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

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

PRODUCTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION STORE

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

SPAS YOGA SYNERGY SPA

Firewheel Town Center 440 Coneflower Dr, Garland 972-495-7100 YogaSynergySpa.com Yoga Synergy Spa has offered Yoga for all ages since 2006, and has added saunas, Reiki Energy Healing and Raindrop Essential Oil Technique Massage. Try a private Yoga lesson for only $65.00, Group Yoga Trial for 15 days, $30.00 or Ozone special, $35.00. Relax and get fit with www.YogaSynergySpa.com. See ad on page 31.

A heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others. ~Frank Morgan

SPIRITUAL

THERMOGRAPHY

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

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

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

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

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

Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

STEM CELL THERAPY ADDISON PAIN MANAGEMENT

16633 Dallas Parkway, Ste 150, Addison 972-380-000 AddisonPain.com Info@addisonpainmanagement.com Your quality of life matters to us and we are here to help. In practice for 15 years, focusing on treating pain with the highest level of patient care. We specialize in interventional pain management and regenerative medicine. Our approach is multidisciplinary, with experienced, friendly staff, advanced techniques and affordable prices. See ad, page 2.

AMERICAN STEM CELL CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

Dr. John Roland, Medical Director 14330 Midway Rd, Suite 121, Dallas 866-216-7223 AmericanStemCellCoe.com/locations/Dallas We are equipped to address symptoms from a variety of different conditions with our innovative therapies including neurological, autoimmune, degenerative and orthopedic conditions. Your own stem cells are responsible for healing, restoring and repairing your body. Our non-invasive therapies help you harness your own healing potential. Our medical staff will help determine whether our therapies are right for you.

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THERMOGRAPHY CENTER

ALL CREATURES EVERY SPINE (A.C.E.S.)

Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times finding underlying causes of disease. It looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further evaluation and follow up care are also offered. See ad on page 5

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

Dr. Amy Hayek Dr. Bill Ormston 214-802-7815, 843-860-8336 AllCreaturesEverySpine.com

Dr. Michael Einsohn 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405, Dallas 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com

VETERINARY

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

We are a full service Veterinary hospital that focuses on the day to day needs of your pet, from preventative care, illness to surgical support. Devoted to helping support your aging pet, we provide rehabilitative therapies, acupuncture, education and supplemental support. Our goals include advocacy, enrichment services and we provide home delivery of medications and pet nutrition. See ad on page 33.

PAWS & CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM 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. See ad on page 27.

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad on page 37.

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

We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut is-sues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 10 & 29.

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

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

Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Relief from pain, stress and tension and the opportunity to achieve your highest potential.” See ad on page 7.

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

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

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We’re Not Just Changing Smiles, We Are Changing Lives “Offering Dental Excellence With a Gentle Touch” Biological Dentistry Mercury Fillings Replaced Safely Cosmetic Dentistry Services • Fluoride-Free Dr. Daniel Strader • Third generation Dallas Dentist, practicing Biological Dentistry for 20 years • Listed in the Consumer Research Council’s “Best Dentists in America” • Texas Dental Assn, Honorable Order of Good Fellow • IABDM member • IAOMT Member • LVI fellow

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