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by Christiane Northrup, “The Mother Our Souls Need,” makes the correlation clear.

Christiane posits that every one of us can connect right now with the “mother energy” that made all our bodies in the first place—Earth herself. Wondering if this connection was where the term Mother Earth came from, I thought back, as I always do, to our instruction manual. Genesis 3:19 tells us, “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.” If these words don’t give us a newfound connection to the natural world and a sense of urgency to protect it, nothing will.

We are being encouraged to mimic our unbreakable bond with our biological mother in our relationship with our Mother Earth—to cultivate the kind of fervent attachment that makes some people lay their bodies on the road in front of destructive machinery or climb to the top of a very tall tree and refuse to leave. I think we all could do heroic things if we adopt this paradigm shift, which puts Mother’s Day in a whole new light.

As part of our focus on women’s health, we are excited to bring you three female doctors’ perspective on a strong trend we are seeing in the wellness industry here in North Texas. In “Women in Wellness: North Texas Doctors Lead the Way,” on page 18, two dentists and one physician specializing in internal medicine and gynecology discuss how and why they changed their practice focus to biological/holistic dentistry and functional medicine, respectively. They also offer their thoughts on why the movement away from reactive, pharmacological-based medicine is growing so quickly, and why women are uniquely qualified to excel in this new healthcare landscape.

A recurring theme in several of this month’s features is the importance of “me time.”

In “Her Soul in Bloom: Self-Care for All Stages of Life,” on page 20, writer Marlaina Donato offers practical, easy tips for self-care that everyone can connect with. Knowing I could not do justice to the theme of women’s health without including information about meditation—a practice that has brought transformational calm and clarity to my life—I asked Dorsey Standish, of Mastermind Meditation to contribute an article, and she kindly agreed.

I still laugh when I think about my very first mindfulness meditation class, which Dorsey taught. I remember jumping up from my desk in my rush to get to class, only to be left sweating it out in bumper-to-bumper traffic. By the time I got to class, I was doubtful and hyped up. I also had indigestion. “There is no way I can enjoy sitting here on the floor with all these other people,” I thought. “There’s so much I need to be doing!” Well, 10 minutes in, I felt calm, even blissful, and my indigestion was gone. My life has not been the same since. Meditation is a useful tool that can be at our disposal any time. As Dorsey admonishes us, whether we spend two minutes or two hours meditating, taking this kind of “me-time” is not selfish, but necessary.

While our focus this month is women’s wellness, there is much here for our male readers as well, as they support the women in their lives. As always, we hope to provide tips, insights and other information to support all our readers in their journey to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.

Until next month.

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Contents 18 WOMEN IN WELLNESS

Women Practitioners Focus on Family-Oriented Holistic Wellness

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20 HER SOUL IN BLOOM Self-Care for All Stages of Life

22 RENEW, REFRESH AND RE-ENERGIZE WITH EASE

24 SELF-CARE ISN'T

BEING SELFISH

Dorsey Standish on Why Women Need to Meditate

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26 DIGITAL INFRARED

THERMAL IMAGING ASSESSES HEALTH RISKS

Digital Thermography Provides Healthier Alternative to Mammograms

28 BODYWORK

ROUND-UP

North Texas Practitioners

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Bodywork for Trauma and Grief

31 THE MOTHER

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Connecting With the Energy That Made Us

32 CBD FOR PETS

What We Need to Know

DEPARTMENTS 9 news briefs 12 health briefs 14 eco tip 15 event brief 16 global briefs 18 women in wellness 24 wise words

26 therapy brief 29 fit body 31 inspiration 31 action alert 32 natural pet 35 calendars 42 classifieds 43 resource guide

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s part of the 2019 Health, Home and Garden Expo, the Healthy by Nature radio show will be broadcast live from the Plano Event Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 24. Attendees will enjoy a unique opportunity to get fresh perspectives on health from a dozen top-notch speakers, including integrative medical doctors, and to visit with dozens of carefully selected exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge, science-based products and services.

There will be free health screenings and practitioner interviews before making appointments. Free samples and prizes add to the fun.

Martie Whittekin, CCN, says, “There is a lot more to health than the absence of a diagnosis. We want to be energetic, cheery, calm, pain-free, well-rested, clear-headed, happy with your weight, and not get colds and flu when they are going around. We should all want to learn what we need to know to balance our systems and stay off the slippery slope to crisis medicine.�

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he Dallas Arboretum has dedicated the new, eight-acre Tom and Phyllis McCasland Horticulture Center. They had been searching for appropriate land and greenhouse space, and in 2017, found it just seven miles away on a parcel that straddles Dallas and Mesquite. Then, they prepared the land and installed 17,000 square feet of climate-controlled greenhouses.

The McCaslands provided much of the funds for the project and are among the most generous supporters of the Dallas Arboretum, from seed money for the Chihuly exhibition, the impetus behind The 12 Days of Christmas celebration and the renovation and permanent site of the sunken garden. The executive committee voted to name the horticulture center and acreage in honor of them as a tribute to their generosity, as well as the Jeanne R. Johnson Foundation and the Hoblitzelle Foundation.

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It’s okay to be confident in yourself. ~Lady Gaga

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allas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will host the 25th annual Older Americans Month information and health fair, Connect, Create, Contribute, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 16, at Centennial Hall in Fair Park. There will be free health screenings, valuable information, games, giveaways, entertainment and social activities.

To assist seniors, the center car of every DART Rail vehicle has a low-floor section for level boarding with the rail platform and DART buses have low-floor sections and ramps that deploy for level boarding from the curb. Reduced fares and passes are also available for seniors and the disabled.

A new DART/Uber pilot program provides riders greater flexibility and more options for their transportation needs. Now available in GoPass, DART’s all-in-one travel tool, customers can book an Uber Pool shared ride in each of DART’s GoLink zones in DART’s service area, including Inland Port, Kleberg/Rylie of south Dallas County, and Far North Plano, Legacy West in Plano and North Central Plano/Chase Oaks. Travel to or from any DART station or transit center within a zone is $1, and travel to or from any destination within a zone is $3.

Admission is free. For more information, call 214-749-2582 or visit DART.org/seniors. See ad, page 17.

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Japanese researchers interviewed 1,003 Tokyo women over 70 years old about which of 16 types of exercise they did, including dancing, calisthenics, jogging, golf, ball games, hiking, yoga, bicycling and tai chi. In eight years of follow-up, those that danced were 73 percent less likely to be classified as impaired in any of the “activities of daily living” such as walking, cooking, dressing and bathing—a result not produced by the other physical activities. “Dancing requires not only balance, strength and endurance ability, but also cognitive ability: adaptability and concentration to move according to the music and partner; artistry for graceful and fluid motion; and memory for choreography,” writes lead author Yosuke Osuka, of the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology.

hypertension from 32 percent to 46 percent.

American heart disease deaths rose from 836,546 in 2015 to 840,678 in 2016. Studies show that about 80 percent of all cardiovascular disease can be prevented by controlling high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, along with healthy practices like not smoking, says the AHA.

Women in menopause that are mindful and nonjudgmental of their thoughts are less irritable, anxious and depressed, reports a Mayo Clinic study recently published in Climacteric, the journal of the International Menopause Society.

Researchers gave questionnaires to 1,744 menopausal patients 40 to 65 years old and found that those with higher mindfulness scores struggled less with common menopausal symptoms. Mindfulness didn’t lower hot flash and night sweat symptoms, however.

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Mindfulness May Ease Menopausal Symptoms

U.S. Heart Disease on the Rise Forty-eight percent of American adults have some form of cardiovascular disease, reported the American Heart Association (AHA) in its annual update.

The increase is partly due to 2017 updated guidelines redefining high blood pressure as greater than 130/80 millimeters of mercury rather than 140/90, which raised the number of Americans with diagnosed

Simply changing a diet to include more fruit and vegetables can boost mental well-being, say British researchers from Leeds and York universities. Examining health data of 40,000 people, they concluded those that eat more produce have a better psychological state, and that eating just one extra portion of fruits and vegetables a day could have a positive effect equivalent to around eight extra days of walking a month for at least 10 minutes at a time. A meta-analysis of 16 studies by the UK’s University of Manchester found the mood-boosting effect was particularly strong for women, and it worked with different types of diets, indicating a particular approach is not necessary.

When dietary changes were combined with exercise, even greater improvements resulted.

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Selenium and CoQ10 Provide Lasting Benefits

Digital Receipts Gain Momentum

Compared to newspapers, magazines and junk mail, retail sales receipts may seem inconsequential in their use of trees and their footprint on the environment.

Yet, getting and handling that tabulation of a sale is a health hazard that contributes to landfills. Certainly, some receipts are required for tax records and product returns, but the vast majority serve no future purpose; there’s also a better and safer option than paper.

Treehugger.com reports the annual waste from receipts in the U.S. totals 686 million pounds, and that skipping receipts would save 12 billion pounds of carbon dioxide, the equivalent of 1 million cars on the road. The problem is getting worse as many retail outlets include special offers and other promotional information on receipts, making them longer and the corresponding amount of paper used greater.

The Ecology Center, an educational nonprofit located in San Juan Capistrano, California, estimates that 93 percent of paper receipts are coated with Bisphenol-A (BPA) or Bisphenol-S (BPS), endocrine disrupters that are used as color developers to help make the receipts more legible. However, the presence of either makes them ineligible for recycling.

According to Green America (GreenAmerica. org), BPA that can be “absorbed into our bodies through our hands in mere seconds,” can impact fetal development and “is linked to reproductive impairment, Type 2 diabetes, thyroid conditions and other health concerns.” Employees that regularly handle receipts have 30 percent more BPA or BPS in their bodies.

In January, California Assembly member Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) introduced legislation (AB 161) nicknamed “skip the slip”, which would require retailers to offer digital receipts to customers. If it passes, it will be the first such law in the country.

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Swedish seniors that took coenzyme Q10 and selenium during a four-year study were still benefiting 12 years later with a reduced cardiovascular mortality risk of more than 40 percent. In the original study, Linköping University researchers gave 443 independently living seniors over 70 years old either a placebo or 200 milligrams of CoQ10 and 200 milligrams of selenium per day. Those on the supplements showed a reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, improved heart function, less hospitalization, more vitality and a better quality of life.

Twelve years later, the researchers examined autopsies and death certificates, and found the supplement-takers had a lower risk of death compared to the placebo group, even if they had diabetes, high blood pressure or ischemic heart disease.

Prenatal Yoga Reduces Caesareans and Labor Pain First-time mothers that practiced yoga beginning in the 30th week of pregnancy had fewer caesareans, fewer low-weight newborns and milder and briefer labor pains.

They were also less likely to require painkillers or labor inducement. The Mangalore, India, hospital study, published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, included 150 women 20 to 35 years old that were pregnant for the first time and had no prior yoga experience. Half of the women did not do yoga, while the other half took 30-minute yoga classes once every week or two. Women in the yoga group were also more comfortable after giving birth.

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Exercise Improves Young Brains, Too

Walking, cycling, climbing stairs and other aerobic activities may improve brain function not only in older people, but also in younger folk, according to a Columbia University study published in Neurology. The study recruited 132 people between 20 and 67 years old that didn’t exercise and had below-average fitness levels. Half stretched and toned four times a week for six months and half exercised aerobically on a treadmill, stationary bike or elliptical machine. When they were evaluated for their executive function thinking skills—regulating behavior, paying attention and achieving goals—the aerobics group improved twice as much as the stretching group. “The people who exercised were testing as if they were about 10 years younger at age 40 and about 20 years younger at age 60,” says study author Yaakov Stern, Ph.D.

A child’s mental health is just as important as their physical health and deserves the same quality of support. ~Kate Middleton

ata Amritanandamayi, affectionately known as Amma, is someone who has offered her every thought, word and deed for the benefit of others. On average, she only sleeps a few hours a night and teaches by example, emphasizing selfless social service. She has been compared to Mother Teresa and Gandhi for her devotion to the poor, providing food, shelter, hospitals and schools. She says, “Love is the only medicine that can heal the wounds of the world.” Amma will make an appearance in Allen June 25 and 26 at the Marriott Delta.

Since 1989, she has been traveling the world giving tender motherly hugs, known as darshan, to whoever shows up. It’s her unique way of spreading love and comfort to the world, and Amma has become known as the “hugging saint”. It’s estimated that she has hugged more then 34 million people worldwide, sitting for eight to 14 hours, three or four days a week without a break.

Amma is a humanitarian, philanthropist and spiritual teacher. She inspires, uplifts and transforms through her physical embrace, her spiritual wisdom and through her global charity, Embracing the World, which has inspired charity projects in more than 40 countries. It exists to help alleviate the burden of the world’s poor through helping to meet each of their five basic needs — food, shelter, education, healthcare and livelihood — wherever and whenever possible. Amma believes that having these needs filled are the fundamental rights of every human being.

Amma talks about how happy she is that many thousands of people from around the world affiliated with her organizations, including Dallas, volunteer and give of their time and energy to help others in need. “Being around Amma inspires me to be more compassionate, and to want to do more service work for others,” said Siva Kumaran, of Grapevine.

When a tsunami hit south Asia in 2004, her organization immediately initiated relief programs, including distributing food and supplies, donating many millions of dollars and building 6,200 homes for the displaced. When Katrina hit New Orleans, she donated a million dollars along with providing resources, food and supplies. Since opening in 1998, her hospital in south India, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) has provided free medical care for more than 4.7 million patients.

Amma has provided more than 200,000 economically vulnerable women with vocational training, start-up capital, and marketing assistance, as well as access to microcredit loans from governmentregulated banks and affordable insurance plans. The women use these assets to start their own home-based businesses. For many of them, it is the first job they have ever had.

Amma has many spiritual centers in the U.S., including one in Aubrey, outside of Denton. Each center conducts outreach programs, such as Mother’s Kitchen, where they provide meals for the homeless, fundraisers, youth programs, Green Friends, letters to prisoners and other programs that help the needy.

Seeing the whole world as an extension of her own self, Amma is ever ready to forego her own needs in order to bring a smile to someone’s face, wipe their tears or to simply listen to their sorrows. Be they young or old, sick or healthy, rich or poor—everyone receives the same unconditional love. Amma turns no one away.

She says, “Love is our true essence, and the more you give, the more your heart is filled.

Love is a never-ending stream.”

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Hatching a Record

Avian Senior Citizen Astounds Again Being at least 68 years old didn’t deter Wisdom, a Laysan Albatross, from recently hatching another chick. The world’s oldest known banded wild bird, which roosts at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, in Hawaii, has birthed and raised more than 30 chicks in her lifetime. She and her mate-forlife Akeakamai spent about two months incubating the new egg, and now they’ll raise the chick for five to six months before it flies out to sea. It is uncommon for albatross to return, lay and hatch an egg every single year, but the pair has produced a chick each year since 2006, say U.S Fish and Wildlife Service officials.

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As the Appalachian economy struggles with the loss of three-fifths of its coal mining jobs in the last three decades, a surprising option is emerging for some: beekeeping. The Appalachian Beekeeping Collective offers beekeeping training, including bees and equipment and ongoing mentoring, for displaced coal miners and low-income residents of mining towns; so far, about 35 people are participating.

Landowners are donating property for the beehives, which will be maintained without pesticides or antibiotics. Honey from a single hive can bring in about $750 a season, or $15,000 per 20, and additional money can be made selling the beeswax for candles and lip balm. The beekeeping collective is part of Appalachian Headwaters, a nonprofit formed in 2016 with a $7.5 million lawsuit settlement from coal mine operator Alpha Natural Resources for violations of the Clean Water Act. The money has been used to fund environmental restoration projects and to develop sustainable economic opportunities in the coal mining communities of West Virginia.

Nuclear Testing Linked to Radioactive Milk

The hundreds of nuclear bombs detonated on a remote Nevada test site during the Cold War produced radioactive fallout that led indirectly to the deaths of 340,000 to 690,000 Americans, concludes a recent study by economist Keith Meyers, Ph.D., of the University of Southern Denmark. Meyers conducted the research for his doctoral dissertation while attending the University of Arizona. By combining National Cancer Institute data measuring the radioactive element Iodine-131 in local cow milk with countyby-county mortality data, he found heightened death rates in the Midwest and Northeast between 1951 and 1973. The finding suggests that airborne radiation contaminated pastures that, in turn, made milk radioactive and led to the human ingestion of slow-acting, but fatal radioactive isotopes. In comparison, an estimated 200,000 to 350,000 people in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki died directly from the atomic bombs dropped on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively.

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Higher federal standards for energy-efficient light bulbs established two years ago are in the process of being rolled back by the U.S. Department of Energy, part of a move toward widespread deregulation by the current administration. Consumers stand to lose about $100 per household per year in electric bill savings if the higher standards are not implemented, say critics. The wasted energy could result in more power plant pollution, which harms the environment and contributes to health problems like asthma. The plan would also stifle innovation, eliminating a powerful regulatory incentive for manufacturers and retailers to invest in high-quality, energy-efficient LED light bulbs.

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Washington is poised to become the first state to make it legal to compost human remains. A bill allowing for the process, called natural organic reduction, as well as another called water cremation, has passed the state senate and is making its way to the house for a vote. Human composting involves placing a body in a tubular vessel and covering it with natural materials like wood chips and straw. Over several weeks, microbial activity breaks down the body into about a cubic yard of soil. Recompose, a company that wants to offer the practice as an alternative to traditional methods, worked with Washington State University to test its safety for environmental and human health. Six people donated their bodies for the study. The method alleviates much of the carbon footprint associated with both cremation and traditional casket burial.

About 50 polar bears that usually hunt seals from ice floes have found new cuisine in the garbage dumps in the remote Russian island military town of Belushya Gubam, about 1,200 miles northeast of Moscow. Its 2,000 residents, long accustomed to the occasional bear strolling through, now call it a “mass invasion” as the curious bears peer into windows, stare down barking dogs and dig through trash. Russia’s environmental response agency has sent in a crisis team that is studying how to remove the bears without killing them. The Barents Sea that the bears inhabit is undergoing what a recent study called a “rapid climate shift” from Arctic Ocean temperatures to warmer Atlantic Ocean-like temperatures; the entire western side of the island is now ice-free year round.

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Women Practitioners Focus on Family-Oriented Holistic Wellness

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hether it’s nutrition, lifestyle changes, meditation or other wellness practices, women are expanding the complementary and integrative medicine marketplace not just as practitioners offering natural therapies, but also by keeping the needs of women as caregivers at the forefront of their practice operations. Natural Awakenings asked three integrative practitioners for their take on how women are leading the holistic wellness movement.

Dr. Toni Engram, of Richardson, began practicing biological dentistry after conquering her own health challenges through nutrition, stress management and natural modalities.

Her practice philosophy embodies many of those natural principles. “I focus on nutrition and prevention, seeing the mouth as part of the whole body and finding the root cause of problems when they do arise,” she says.

She’s seeing more people—both practitioners and health consumers— interested in holistic dentistry. “But women especially are drawn to holistic care because we embrace the nurturing aspects of our profession, and I think we tend to be open-minded to methods that are outside the box,” she observes.

“So when we find other safer ways to do dentistry—and a wealth of scientific evidence supports those methods—it’s a really easy decision for us.”

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meet busy family schedules, benefitting both patients and practitioners. “In my practice and in the practices of my female colleagues, I see patients bringing in their kids. The whole family comes, and kids play throughout the office. I also see moms nursing babies in reception areas and treatments rooms, which wasn’t acceptable 20 years ago,” she observes.

“Now we’re starting to view wellness as something the family experiences together, rather than a traditional, structured doctor’s visit.”

Women are also leading the way as health consumers, Engram notes, since they make the majority of health decisions for their families. “I think one important thing for women to remember is to be persistent. Often we have to gently nudge our family members into making healthy decisions. I encourage women to be persistent with those nudges—in a loving way,” she laughs.

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Dr. Lida Aghdam of Natural Balance Clinic, with locations in Colleyville and The Colony, is a functional medicine physician specializing in many issues, including women’s health. “Functional medicine means to go to the origin of the problem and fix the cause,” she explains. “We don’t temporarily treat the symptoms with a Band-Aid of suppressing medication.”

Aghdam studied medicine in Iran, Turkey and America, and she did a fellowship in women's health at the Mayo Clinic. After graduating from medical school in America, she noticed how patients are getting sicker and worse by using medicine.

“We had tremendous exposure to nutrition in my country, and we hardly prescribed medicine for common problems. I decided to deviate from current tradition of medicine and combine nutrition and supplements together before prescribing medicine. I saw tremendous results,” she says.

While Aghdam notices that more people in general are interested in natural and holistic medicine, many women are embracing holistic practices because they’re either researching and educating themselves about healthcare choices, or they’re disappointed by costly pharmaceuticals that lead to side effects.

“About 85 percent of my patients are women. I found men to be quieter and not so enthusiastic about seeking medical solutions for their problems, but women are open-minded about their health,” she concludes. “I find that women successfully treated by natural medicine are bringing in their husbands and male children to seek natural approaches.

I believe women are leaders in the revolution of moving from traditional medicine to natural medicine, and they

are very successful in this movement.”

Natural Balance Clinic 7155 Colleyville Blvd., Ste. 101 Colleyville 4819 State Highway 121, Ste. 14 The Colony 817-488-7878 NaturalBalanceClinic.com Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, of Smile Ranch Family Dentistry, is a general dentist that practices with an integrative and biological approach. Abramczyk is mindful of dental materials that are placed in the mouth and how they affect the body in negative ways and specializes in removing them using safe protocols. She restores teeth with biocompatible materials that are not hazardous to humans or the environment.

Abramczyk sees women in dentistry not only embracing holistic approaches, but also networking to collaborate and share ideas. “As women continue to merge into the workforce, we’ve seen numbers of female practitioners grow, and women are gaining respect,” she says. “There are still some challenges that persist for female practitioners, but things are moving forward. Overall, times are changing and will continue to change and improve.”

Abramczyk frequently hears from some patients that prefer trusting the care of their family to a female because they feel women are more compassionate, patient and understanding, especially when it comes to children. “I feel that social norms are continuing to recognize that the primary family caretaker is still the mother, whether or not she works outside the home,” she emphasizes.

“There are exceptions, but overall I see that patients have a tremendous respect for healthcare providers that are female because we balance being a mom with being a health care provider.”

Mothers make 90 percent of dental appointments, Abramczyk notes, meaning that women are responsible for many healthcare choices for their families. “Sometimes my patients need me to step out of my role as doctor and have a mom-to-mom conversation. They need a listening ear from someone that has compassion, which is a special moment because I’m building a rapport with the mom, and from there we can move forward with trust and care for their children.”

As a mother of three children, Abramczyk is comfortable putting herself in her patient’s shoes and seeing those same challenges. She understands that when mothers have to juggle many balls, something will drop, such as flossing her child’s teeth.

“It’s minor, but important at the same time. That’s the beauty of being both a mom and a healthcare provider, to offer support and find workable solutions.”

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The daily choice to prioritize caring for oneself can ultimately lead to an experience of self-love and wholeness.

Self-Care As Bedrock

HER SOUL IN BLOOM Self-Care for All Stages of Life T

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o be female is to be Self-care does life coach and author of blessed with an innate not necessarily Expectation Hangover: Overgift for multitasking, coming Disappointment in have to involve Work, Love, and Life. but in our fast-paced, jamtime; it’s a way The San Diego-based packed world, daily life for most women is a juggling act motivational speaker views of being. that can come with a steep self-care to be as vital as edu~Christine Hassler price tag if self-care isn’t on cation. “Women are not taught the to-do list. Depression, anxiety and in high school and college how to take care feeling overwhelmed are all too common. of themselves. Prioritizing self-care is so According to the National Alliance on important. I see so many young women Mental Illness, one in eight women experiwith adrenal or thyroid burnout and eating ence depression during their lifetime— disorders. All of that comes down to stress, twice the rate of men. relationship to self and lack of self-care.”

The personal interests of women in Seasons of a Woman’s Life their 30s and 40s trying to balance motherhood and career often get lost in the tangled Each decade poses unique challenges. For underbrush of daily logistics. There can women in their 20s and early 30s, combe a deep longing for identity well into the paring and finding one’s own path can be significant. “The feminist movement of our 50s, especially when children leave the nest.

Fears of aging and loneliness often accommothers’ generation opened doors, but so pany women 60 and older. By passionately many 20- and 30-something women have and joyously taking care of body and spirit, interpreted that as, ‘I have to do everything women of any generation can find renewal. and be everything,’” says Christine Hassler, 20

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Women play vital roles in family and community, much like the foundation of a sound building, and if self-care is not the bedrock, all that is supported by it is likely to be compromised. “I believe we’ve taken the bait, the promise that if we arrange our life circumstances just so, we’ll feel ease and happiness. We’re getting to a place as a collective where we see a bankruptcy in that,” says Miami-based holistic women’s psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan, bestselling author of A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives.

Body-mind-spirit self-care is the heart of Brogan’s approach, and self-love is the lifeblood. “Self-love is quite elusive for most of us, perhaps because our selfesteem is contingent [upon it], and we only feel good about ourselves under certain circumstances. The daily choice to prioritize caring for oneself can ultimately lead to an experience of self-love and wholeness,” says Brogan, who compares a ritualized system of daily self-care that comes first to putting on the proverbial oxygen mask before attempting to meet the needs of others.

“Balancing self-love and caring for others starts with recognizing and accepting that it’s possible for you to effectively do both. Self-love at the soul level is the catalyst for healing on all levels, which in turn drives our level of self-worth,” concurs Teigan Draig, a spiritual life coach and busy home-schooling mom in Spencerville, Ohio. She reminds us that putting our needs above the wants of others is not being selfish, but is an emotional necessity that helps women get out of the loop of self-defeatism and self-sabotage. “The first step to finding your fire is learning to love yourself, all of yourself. Self-care and selflove are a total wellness package.”

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Benefits of Self-Nourishment Many psychologists agree that self-care can help to improve concentration, promote relaxation, fortify relationships and boost productivity. Most women crave more metime, but don’t know how to implement change. “Without a premise of self-care, we react based on stress patterns. We react with more tension, irritability, guilt and obligation. We say, ‘Yes’ when we want to say, ‘No’. However, when we take stock in our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, we’re less reactive,” observes Hassler, who underscores self-care as an investment for life. “Most women have inner critics and a negative relationship with self.

Self-care is essential so we can turn down the volume of the inner critic, stop peoplepleasing and make self-honoring choices.”

Balancing motherhood and career or other obligations can leave many women running on empty and resentful. “We would never tell a loved one who desperately needed some TLC to get over it and just keep going.

As busy women, when we don’t take the time to care for ourselves, the consequence is our children getting a mom who is preoccupied, anxious and disconnected,” says women’s life coach Veronica Paris, in San Diego.

Catering to everyone’s desires and spreading ourselves too thin can backfire. Paris asks, “How do I want my kids to look back on me as a mother? By taking the time to self-care, we’re taking accountability for how we want to show up in our world rather than shapeshifting from one situation to the next. We can teach our children how to do the same.”

Our Emotions As Wellspring For too many women, another common byproduct of self-neglect can be emotional numbing and feeling “flatlined”. A toxic or addictive relationship to food, alcohol or shopping can be a symptom of a deep need to nourish the self and give a voice to suppressed feelings. “One of our greatest challenges is that we’ve become disconnected from our deep seat of power, which is our capacity to feel,” says Brogan. “We’ve been enculturated to disregard our experience of feeling emotions, and because of this, it’s been reduced to a very narrow bandwidth.”

Sometimes my daily me-time was only five minutes here or 10 minutes there, but it saved my sanity. ~Teigan Draig

Brogan believes that it is key for women to reestablish a connection to nature’s rhythms and their own feminine, fluid energy, as well as giving up the need to control. “I think it’s the work of many women to understand that we’re not here to meet the needs of everyone on the planet—and with our loved ones, it disempowers them as much as we’re feeling disempowered.

We’re here to meet our own needs and then offer compassion and caring in a way that

SIMPLE SELF-CARE STRATEGIES 4 Schedule me-time on the calendar.

4 Unplug from gadgets.

4 Spend lunch breaks in the park.

4 Rest before hitting the wall of exhaustion.

4 Take 10 minutes to stretch and breathe in the morning.

4 Meditate in the shower; choose a luxurious, natural, body wash.

4 Wear your favorite jewelry.

4 Designate a beautiful tea cup or coffee mug to use on hectic work days.

4 Buy yourself flowers; take yourself out to lunch or a museum.

4 Sprinkle lavender, rose geranium or ylang ylang essential oil on your sheets.

4 Opt for a gentle workout instead of a high-intensity session when tired.

4 Choose a healthy breakfast.

4 Play, be silly and be a kid again.

4 Designate 15 to 20 minutes after the workday to color, doodle or journal.

4 Listen to your favorite music during commuting or cleaning the house.

4 Abandon perfectionism.

4 Connect to a higher power, however you define it, even if it is inner peace.

comes from a more boundaried space.”

Hassler affirms that when women are fully present, every aspect of life can be viewed through a clearer lens. “Self-care helps us tap into our super power, which is our intuition, and by doing that, we know what we need and act on that.”

Thrive With Small Changes Beginning the day with self-care can be as simple as taking the time to meditate and breathe deeply for a minute or two before getting out of bed and opting for a healthier breakfast. Feeding our senses and feasting on what gives us joy can be a way of life.

“Self-care does not necessarily have to involve time; it’s a way of being,” says Hassler.

“The more time we spend on self-care tells the subconscious mind that we’re worth it.”

Draig suggests setting personal boundaries, and part of this means reserving time for ourselves. “When I became a new mother, I was running on fumes.

Sometimes my daily me-time was only five minutes here or 10 minutes there, but it saved my sanity. Learn to schedule selfcare time in your calendar as you would anything else,” she says, noting, “My house was not always spotless, but it was a trade I was willing to make so I could take care of myself and be a better mother.”

Being innovative can be an ally. “Ten minutes walking the dog or taking the baby out in a stroller can become 10 minutes spent saying positive self-affirmations,” suggests Paris. “That 15-minute drive can be spent deep breathing instead of listening to the news on the radio.”

Blooming into our best possible self is returning to our essence. “It’s about taking off the masks, no longer living according to expectations and other people. It’s about radical self-acceptance,” says Hassler.

Each decade poses an invitation to grow and commit to self-nourishment.

“There will be days where you feel like you can’t get the hang of it, but you’ll arrive, and when you do, no matter what age you are, it can be magical,” Draig says.

Marlaina Donato is a composer and author of several books in women’s spirituality and holistic health. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Renew, Refresh and Re-Energize with EASE

by Sherry Buffington

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ost women are pushing themselves to the limit. They have been taught all their lives that a woman’s value is in how capable she is of serving others and how pretty she can manage to look while doing it. That’s a horrible message that keeps women stuck in an exhausting loop. Thus, many women are working as hard and fast as they can to keep up with all the demands and have kept self-care on a back burner for years.

Putting off their own development until the children are grown or a business gets off the ground amounts to taking care of everyone else first before themselves. The problem is that time may never come. On

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some level, women know that they need to take time for themselves, but so often they report that they feel guilty doing that when there’s so much that needs to be done.

We can only give to others what we, ourselves own, and if you are running on empty, you don’t have a lot left to share.

Also, when we are tired, we are less patient, less kind, less loving. We are struggling to keep up, and the needs of others just add to our frustration… and it shows even if we don’t intend for it to.

When we don’t take time to recharge and renew our energy, stress levels rise and set up a chain reaction that creates all kinds of issues. Stress causes the brain to use

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excess energy and, to manage the energy drain, the brain reduces the function of the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for clear thinking, decision-making, planning, strategizing, learning, and memory. We need those functions to get things done.

Stress increases cortisol levels which causes us to feel anxious or nervous and to gain belly fat. Chronic stress causes insomnia, depletes our energy, impairs our ability to interact with others and makes us even more susceptible to stress, setting up a vicious cycle that’s hard to escape. We don’t have the inner resources to realize our dreams, and over time we go from exhausted to feeling hopeless.

EASE is a free and very powerful strategy to release stress, increase energy and enjoy life and loved ones a whole lot more.

EASE is an acronym for energy aligned success expansion. For more information, visit A-Life-Of-Ease.com/2019/04/11/renewrefresh-and-re-energize.

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elf-care and beauty have such a natural relationship that we may take it for granted. The mindfulness we extend to the process is a reflection of the self-esteem that lights us from within.

Maple Shade Spa says, “Caring for ourselves through diet and exercise is very important; it’s also important to use good skin care. We have found that many people neglect to exfoliate, and without exfoliation, our skin has trouble absorbing skincare products. We highly recommend using a cleanser with exfoliation such as an AHA/BHA cleanser.”

Misaotra Beauty Sanctuary notes, “We can redefine the way women nourish the body and the spirit with wholistic facial rituals and selfcare ceremonies that are deeply rooted in authenticity and the belief that true ageless beauty comes from self-awareness and self-love. Using Chinese medicine protocols such as gua sha and Italian facial reflexology, skilled, loving hands can create remarkable results erasing the signs of time.”

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Self-Care Isn’t Being Selfish

by Dorsey Standish

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elf-care is critical for stress management, wellness and overall well-being, but it is not an intuitive practice in today’s always-on, outcome-driven world.

Coping with stress through self-care activities like exercise, meditation or catching up with friends may seem like an elusive luxury. Yet, research demonstrates that self-care boosts overall well-being and improves workplace performance.

Studies by University of Texas Associate Professor Kristin Neff, who created the Self-Compassion Scales, have found that women actually tend to have slightly lower levels of

self-compassion and self-care than men.

Women often take on caregiving roles in addition to other demands, and they can be particularly susceptible to the belief that self-care is selfish. Therefore, their own self-care falls by the wayside as they prioritize caring for others.

One way to practice self-care for physical and mental health is through mindfulness, the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Benefits include reducing stress and anxiety levels, encouraging positive emotions and bolstering social connections and emotional intelligence. Here are a few mindfulness-inspired tips to practice selfcare for wellness and stress management.

Breathe: You may not have time to sit for a 10-minute mindfulness meditation, but you always have time to take a deep breath.

When stressed or distracted, people tend to take shallow, hurried breaths. The next time you notice yourself getting frazzled, breathe deeply into and out of the lower abdomen.

Breathing in this way massages the vagus nerve, which calms the central nervous system.

Practice Gratitude: The human brain has evolved with a negativity bias, meaning that human brains are wired to cling to bad memories and discount good ones. To train your brain for positivity, practice being extra aware of the good things during your day. A positive attitude will enhance your productivity and help you keep your stress levels down.

Enjoy Time in Silence: Practicing silence on a regular basis rejuvenates the mind and body. Carve out small chunks of silent time during daily life. Ideas include committing to a daily mindful meditation practice or practicing a “digital detox” where you abstain from using technology for 15 to 75 minutes per day.

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of cultivating love, compassion, and acceptance for yourself and all beings. It is particularly helpful in boosting self-compassion, lowering stress levels, reducing tension headaches and fostering social connectedness. Find a quiet place to sit and let your mind rest on your breath.

Invite in a sense of caring for yourself, perhaps imagining yourself through the eyes of a loved one. Then, begin to send that love outwards to others. You might start with someone you love unconditionally, and then expand outward to friends, acquaintances and eventually to all beings.

Take a Mindful Walk: Sitting behind a desk and in the car for many hours each day can make it easy to forget that the mind and body are connected. Improve your state of mind and body by taking a mindful walk. Leave your phone behind and let your mind rest on sensory inputs and body movement as you walk. Even just five minutes of mindful walking can change your perspective and raise your energy levels. If you don’t have time for a dedicated stroll, stay mindful of the body by getting up to stretch at your desk or by parking far away from your destination to get some extra mood-boosting movement.

Make Space: Carve out a dedicated space for mindfulness and self-care in your home. Consider creating a meditation space in the corner of your bedroom or dedicating a cozy armchair for self-reflection. You can adorn your self-care space with photos, plants, candles, journals, pillows, blankets, and anything else that nourishes you. Having a regular space for self-care will make your self-care time more enjoyable and remind you of your practice whenever you see the space.

Experts recommend doing at least one small thing every day to invest in our mental and physical wellness. Self-care will help us recharge, feel better and perform better during the hours we do work and care for others.

Dorsey Standish is chief mindfulness officer of Mastermind Meditation. For more information, visit MastermindMeditate.com.

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Patients are encouraged to do breast self-exam and a how-to video is available on the website. “We encourage women not to wear underwire bras because it contributes to lymph congestion that can lead to inflammation, that can contribute to breast disease. We also discourage the use of antiperspirants that block lymph drainage through the underarms and prevents natural detoxification through perspiration.”

are written by licensed medical doctors (not computer generated) and sent directly to the patient and their referring doctor or practitioner. Each report is personalized to the patient and includes color images.

Some forms of thermography use a wand to record temperatures or an infrared camera not specifically designed for medical use. Garcia explains that the Meditherm at DFW Thermography use a carefully calibrated system that is not affected by thermal Difficult to diagnose TMJ drift (changes in ambient syndromes can be temperature) or by what the assessed to show the patient drinks or eats before combined effects of an appointment. “This inlammation as well as means thermal findings neurological dysfunction. are repeatable and makes comparisons to future scans more accurate,” says Garcia.

Each image is created from 84,000 temperatures. Although grayscale images are available, reports show pictures of color-coded thermal patterns where heat is represented by red and cold is represented in blue. Breast scans are five to six images, and full-body scans are comprised of 25 to 30 images.

There is no pain or ionizing radiation associated with thermography. Garcia notes that thermal patterns in a breast thermogram may be an indication for lymph congestion, inflammation, estrogen dominance or neovascularity that accompanies a developing tumor.

Garcia emphasizes that DITI is a risk assessment tool and is not meant for diagnosis. Its purpose is to provide information for the patient to make lifestyle changes or seek advice for treatment. “It empowers women to be proactive with their health,” she says. In addition to breast and full-body imaging, she says their partner company is developing a Women’s Health Check that will include images of the thyroid area, as

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Wheeler’s Medford, Massachusetts, practice focuses on releasing emotional patterns locked in tissue memory. “When the nervous system is frozen in a state of threat long after the actual threat is gone, all of the body’s activities of healthy regulation are challenged. This affects not only skeletal muscles, but also smooth muscle such as what’s found in the gastrointestinal tract. Sleep problems and teeth grinding can also result.”

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Swedish massage, Thai massage and shiatsu are all ideal treatments for chronic pain, grief and emotional imprints locked within the body’s cellular consciousness. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) offers a gentler alternative.

“CranioSacral Therapy can unravel cellular

stories and assist in freeing repressed or preverbal emotions from childhood,” says Seattle-based CST therapist Barbara Coon. “Experiences are held in the body.

Stress and muscular tension activate the vagus nerve, and CST focuses on calming [it].”

The vagus nerve facilitates communication between the brain and the heart, lungs and gut. Coon attests to the modality’s body-centered support for reducing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, memory loss, sleep disturbances and grief.

“Some people respond well to deep tissue work, while others do better with the gentleness of CranioSacral Therapy,” says Wheeler. “Like a perfect dance partner, a skilled bodywork practitioner follows the nervous system and helps the client access sources of trauma.”

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Passeri has observed common pain patterns in her clients that often don’t have a physical cause. “The sacrum tends to hold on to lifelong traumatic emotions from childhood, and the shoulders tend to reflect more current emotional blockages and issues,” she says, adding, “I encourage my clients to open up or cry because it’s a healthy thing to do. There’s no need for embarrassment and is totally okay.”

Healing on any level might take time, but allowing the body’s stories to be witnessed without judgement is key. “The good news is that when trauma is worked through, the whole body is much more resilient and has a greater capacity to live life fully,” Wheeler says.

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The Mother Our Souls Need Connecting With the Energy That Made Us

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his Mother’s Day, I want to tell you about a different way to think about your mother and about yourself—a way that is deeply true and liberating, no matter what is going on with your mother.

On a soul level, we’re old friends with our mothers. And they signed up for assisting us on our souls’ journeys big time—by being willing to take on the role of our mother. And no matter how well they did or didn’t do that job, we have a job, too: to realize that though we might not have had the mother we wanted, we all got the mother our souls needed.

What’s more, every single one of us can connect right now with the mother energy that made all of our bodies in the first place—the Earth herself.

It has been said that when you lavish your attention on the Earth—on a flower, or a stream or any aspect of nature—that energy loves you right back.

In the book series The Ringing Cedars, Anastasia refers to the land you live on and love as, “Love dissolved in

space.” You can feel this when you travel to parks and gardens, farms and yards that have been loved by those who live there.

This mothering energy is available to each of us from the Earth and from Mother Nature—no matter what has happened with your biological mother.

So here is my prescription for a glorious Mother’s Day.

Call your mother—in spirit, if she is no longer in a body—or if speaking with her directly is too painful. Here’s a special prayer: “With my Spirit, I send Divine Love to my mother’s Spirit.”

That’s it. Just say this prayer. With your whole heart. And let go of the outcome.

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CBD FOR PETS What We Need to Know

by Kajsa Nickels

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ith the explosion of cannabidiol (CBD) products on the human medical scene, many pet owners are looking into this hemp plant derivative as a natural means of medicating their four-legged family members. A study conducted by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, in Ithaca, New York, found that CBD can be effective in treating some of the same ailments in pets as it does in humans.

“I’ve used CBD on dogs and cats suffering from arthritis, anxiety and seizures,” says Angie Krause, DVM, a veterinarian with Boulder Holistic Vet, in Colorado. “I’ve even used CBD to treat cats with chronic respiratory infections.”

Unlike CBD from marijuana, which in most cases is a Schedule I narcotic that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration considers highly subject to abuse, CBD from industrial hemp contains less than 0.3 percent of the psychoactive component THC. It is legal under federal law and can be sold nationwide, subject to state regulations.

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Within three days, it was like I had a new dog. She no longer destroys things, she is calm, she is more engaged with her environment. ~Cindy Hesse products on the shelves with different concentrations and formulations,” says Krause, who considers the extraction method used during production to be one of the most important factors. She favors CO2 (carbon dioxide) extraction over solvent extraction methods: “CO2 leaves no residue behind that could harm the bodies of small animals such as dogs and cats.”

Stephen Cital, a veterinary technician in San Jose, California, co-founded the Facebook group Veterinary Cannabis Academy.

He agrees that the purity of the extraction method is significant. He also notes that price is not necessarily an indicator of quality. “A 30-cc bottle of CBD could cost $70 at a concentration of 700 milligrams [7 mg per cc]. However, it’s possible to find the same

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Some products don’t contain CBD at all, only hemp extract, Cital explains.

“For people who don’t understand the labeling, this can be very misleading.”

CBD is one of 104 cannabinoids found in both industrial hemp and marijuana plants. Full-spectrum hemp extracts contain the entire profile of cannabinoids, including trace amounts of THC. Broadspectrum hemp extracts contain everything but the THC. Cital says it’s always best to start with full- or broad-spectrum products for the “entourage effect”, in which the cannabinoids work in concert.

Isolates of additional cannabinoids can be added as needed, he says.

When choosing a product to purchase for a pet, he recommends going with companies that are able to present the consumer with a certificate of analysis by a third party. “The certificate will show the complete profile of the CBD product, including cannabinoid, terpene, residual solvent, pesticide, bacteria, mycotoxin, fungicidal and elemental profiles,” he says.

Cital notes that the elemental profile is especially important. “Hemp is very good at absorbing what is in its environment, including heavy metals such as lead.”

Krause favors CBD products with minimal ingredients that “should be as simple as possible,” she says.

“No xylitol, no artificial colors or sweeteners.”

Cindy Hesse, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, also believes that CBD for pets should be as pure as possible.

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After attending a CBD conference in Florida, her veterinarian decided to see if the compound might help the dog— his first patient to use CBD. The results, Hesse says, were amazing. “Within three days, it was like I had a new dog. She no longer destroys things, she is calm, she is more engaged with her environment. I recommend CBD oil to everyone I know who has a pet with health issues.”

When deciding whether to give CBD to a pet, Krause and Cital recommend working with a veterinarian to ensure the proper dosage. “People can certainly work with CBD on their own with their pets,” says Krause, “but it’s important to get the dosing and concentration right to make it worthwhile.”

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THURSDAY, MAY 2 Whiskey Cake Plano Local Artisans Market – 4:30-7:30pm. Enjoy music from our DJ while you play yard games and shop, or maybe even take home a new puppy. Operation Kindness will be hosting dog adoptions.

3601 Dallas Pkwy, Plano. Bit.ly/2UzR8RS. Harvard Club of Dallas: Dr. Daniel Nocera – 6:30pm. Harvard Professor Dr. Daniel Nocera will talk about his work with sustainable and distributed energy production and the “artificial leaf.” $35. Belo Mansion, 2101 Ross Ave, Dallas. Bit.ly/2IyJxl5.

FRIDAY, MAY 3 Mayfest Fort Worth - 3:30-10pm. Annual four-day family festival held on 33 picturesque acres in Trinity Park in Fort Worth.

200,000 people attend each year to experience many different attractions and areas, including 3 dedicated music stages playing over 70hrs of live music. Something for everyone, from young to old. $5-8, children under 2, free. Trinity Park, 2401 University Dr, Fort Worth. 817-332-1055. Mayfest.org/ festival-guide.

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Steps Against Melanoma walks raise awareness and money to save lives from Melanoma. Donation-based. Bachman Lake Park, 3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas. Bit. ly/2UAlhQZ. Texas A&M AgriLife: Foodscaping – 9-11am. Edible landscapes are one of the hottest trends in garden design! Utiliz­ing areas in your landscape to grow edibles is a great way to add food to your table and reduce your grocery bill. Free. White Rock Pump Station, 2900 White Rock Rd, Dallas.

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Etsy Dallas Spring Bash – 10:30am-5pm. Etsy Dallas’ Spring Bash, a premier handmade shopping event and party, will showcase the very best in local handmade apparel, bags, jewelry, home décor, accessories, art, pottery and more. Free. Gilley’s Dallas, 1135 S Lamar St, Dallas. EtsyDallas.com.

Marshall Grain: Culinary Herbs – 11am. Learn how to grow herbs and pick up some tasty recipes.

Marshall Grain Co, 3525 William D Tate, Grapevine. MarshallGrain.com.

Meditation for People Who Can’t Meditate – 1:30-4:30. In this course you will learn how to meditate and the Buddhist approach to training the mind. $20-30. Kadampa Meditation Center, Texas-Denton Branch, 210 S Elm St, Ste 105, Denton. MeditationinTexas.org.

Mastering Your Thoughts: Transforming Negative Thoughts into Positive Ones – 5:45pm. In this experiential workshop, you will discover and dissolve hidden barriers to having more positive thoughts. $35. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. DrPaulaJoyce.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 Run/Walk For Mental Health 5K – 7:30am.

The course will be an out-and-back on the Trinity Skyline Trail with amazing views of the Dallas skyline. Registation between 7:45-8:45am, 5K at 9am. $30. Trammell Crow Park, 3700 Sylvan Ave, Dallas. Facebook.com/FiveFiftyFifty/.

Groundwork Dallas: Trinity River Clean Up Paddling Trip – 9am. Join a 5-mile trip down the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, picking up trash along the way, before landing at the Frasier Dam Recreation Area. California Crossing Boat Launch, 1633 California Crossing Rd, Dallas.

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Free Lunch and Breast Cancer Support Program – 10:30am-3pm. Both breast cancer survivors, including those with metastatic breast cancer, and their caregivers/loved ones are encouraged to attend. Free. Tower Club Dallas, 1601 Elm St, Thanksgiving Tower, 48th Fl, Dallas. Bit. ly/2vhEop6.

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Coppell Community Orchestra – 3pm. ​​Join the Coppell Community Orchestra for an afternoon of iconic music made popular through Pop, Rock, & Jazz. All ages are welcome.​Cozby Library, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell. Coppelltx.gov.

TUESDAY, MAY 7 Fertility Seminar – 6-7pm. Learn what infertility is, what causes it, and how to overcome it.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, infertility affects about 1 in 8 couples.

Free. Fertility Specialists of Texas, 5757 Warren Pkwy, Frisco. FertilityTexas.com/Free-MonthlySeminars.

Dallas Sierra Club: Wilderness Navigation – May 7-8. 6:30-9pm. Learn the fundamentals of navigating your way in the wilderness in this fun and comprehensive two-night class.$40 covers both nights and handout materials. Whole Foods Market, Preston Rd and Forest Ln, Dallas. Bit. ly/2UQ9mDR.

THURSDAY, MAY 9 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 for this class is required at the link below. Free. Coppell Life Safety Park, 820 S Coppell Rd, Coppell. Bit.ly/2Dg6SBi.

SATURDAY, MAY 11 Bark and Paws and D.A.W.G. 5K – 8am. The DAWG is a 501c3 non-profit organization of volunteers established in 2014 and dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of pets in need. $20-25. Heritage Park, 324 W Main St, Denison. DenisonAnimalWelfareGroup.org.

The Environmental League: Trash Dash 5K and Eco Fair – 8:30am. Environmental League hosts the second annual 2019 Trash Dash 5k at Fair Oaks Park with the staff and students of Conrad H.S. and their Environmental League and NAF chapters. No strollers or pets. $30-40. Northeast (Fair Oaks) Transfer Station, 7677 Fair Oaks Ave, Dallas. TrashDash5K.com.

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SatyaYoga108.com.

Red Balloon Run and Ride – 8:45am-12pm.

Childrens Medical Center Plano will be hosting its annual 5K surrounding its campus, where kids, families and friends can come together to walk, run and ride in support of Childrens Health. $35. Children’s Medical Center, 7601 Preston Rd, Plano. Bit.ly/2GBPYBK. Friends of O.S. Gray Natural Area: Community Day – 9am-12pm. Please bring your favorite work gloves, shovel, litter picker upper, or gardening tools. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and for working in a natural area. Water and snacks available. Friends of O.S. Gray Natural Area, 2021 W Abram, Arlington. Facebook.com/ OSGrayNaturalArea.

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be crafts for all ages, so come out and enjoy the day. Entrance fee into the park applies, no fee for craft project. Fort Richardson State Park. Angelina.

Shawn@TPWD.Texas.gov.

SUNDAY, MAY 12 Bagel Run – 8am. A 10K, 5K and Kids K with awards given by age. Plus, enjoy a delicious bagel buffet including schmears and fresh fruit. Also, fresh flowers for mom. $12-35. Jewish Community Center of Dallas, 7900 Northaven Rd, Dallas.

JCCDallas.org/special-events/bagel-run/.

Mothers Day Concert with Butterfly Release – 12:30-3:30pm. Two concerts conclude with a live butterfly release in the 2-story butterfly habitat. $10-25. Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas. $10-25.

TheWomensChorusofDallas.com.

MONDAY, MAY 13 Jared Diamond – 7:30pm. Acclaimed scientist and historian Jared Diamond returns to Arts and Letters Live with his new book Upheaval: Turning Points for Nations in Crisis, a new theory of how and why some nations recover from trauma and others do not. $20-40. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

2001 Flora St, Dallas. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

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

Highland Park Village Local Artisan Market – 9am-1pm. Enjoy delicious food, handcrafted goods, face painting and live entertainment for the entire family. Highland Park Village, 47 Highland Park Village, Highland Park. HPVillage/Local.com Trail Beautification Day – 9am. Everyone is invited to come out and help us clean up and beautify the trails around the park. There will be something for everybody to do. Please remember to bring insect repellent, water, and sunglasses. Entrance fees will be waived for anyone who would like to volunteer.

Maria.Shipley@TPWD.Texas.gov Inner Strength: Connect with Your Potential – 10:30am-4:30pm. In this course we will look at overcoming the habits that hold us back from our real potential for happiness. $20-55. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1875 Laws St, Dallas. Medita tionInTexas.org.

Yellowstone: More Precious than Gold – 6:30pm.

Join Yellowstone author, tour guide, backcountry expert, and park defender Tom Carter, for a deep dive into the world’s first national park. Refreshments at 6:30, presentation at 7. Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Lane, Bldg H, Farmers Branch. DallasSierraClub.org.

Conservation Saturdays – 11am-12pm. Conservation Saturdays are a fun and engaging way for families to learn and take part in various aspects of environmental conservation. River Legacy, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RiverLegacy.org.

Want to Stop Taking Things Personally? – 7-8:30pm. If you’re tired of taking things personally and see no end in sight, this two-day workshop will help you gain the tools to overcome. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. KimDoria@ DallasUnity.org.

World Meditation Hour – 6:30-7:30pm. Whether or not you know how to meditate, you are invited to join and spend 60 minutes of your time radiating peace, love and care to the world. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. BKDallas.net.

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Indie Beauty Expo – 5-9pm. Come and discover new, fresh and innovative beauty brands. Find under-the-rader brands in cosmetics, skincare, haircare, nailcare, beauty devices and more. $45.

Sixty Five Hundred, 6500 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas. IndieBeautyExpo.com/Attend/.

Native Plant Society of Texas, Dallas Chapter: Native Trees/Urban Landscaping – 7pm. Info: Cindy Kearney, NPSOT.Dallas@gmail.com. Midway Hills Christian Church, 11001 Midway Rd Fellowship Hall, Dallas. NPSoT.org/wp/Dallas/.

Jazz in the Square – 7-9pm. Experience a laid back, relaxing evening in beautiful Downtown Garland while soaking in the soothing sounds of Jazz. Free. Downtown Garland Square, 520 W State St, Garland. Bit.ly/2W8mZdW.

FRIDAY, MAY 17 Christus Trinity Mother Frances: 5k Glow Run – 9:15pm. Gear up, paint up and get your glow on at the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances 5k Glow Run. Free. First Monday Grounds, 800 Flea Market Rd, Canton. RunSignUp.com/Race/TX/Canton/ BalloonFest5kGlowRun. ‘til Midnight at the Nasher – 6-11:59pm. A variety of national and regional music talent will perform followed by a film screening. Guests have the opportunity to attend the Nasher and take in the museum’s renowned collection of modern and contemporary art. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center,

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Firemen’s 5K – 8am. In memory of fallen Fort Worth firefighters, Phillip Dean & Brian Collins.

Benefiting The Firemen’s 5K Scholarship Fund and The Compassionate Friends and The WARM Place. $30. Arborlawn United Methodist Church, 5001 Briarhaven, Fort Worth. Firemens5k.com.

Gardening in Small Spaces – 9am. NHG’s Rusty E. Allen shows how easy it can be to make a garden out of the space you have, whether it’s indoors, just a balcony, or that one, perfect spot for a single raised bed on the ground. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 26 Memorial Day March DFW – 8am. March to the Bodies Race Memorial Day 5K, 10K, 1Mile run walk down the Campion Trail. Costume contest, kids dash, and vendors booths with goodies. $2535. Campion Trail-TW Richardson Grove, 333 I-635, Irving. Bit.ly/2W1ypAe.

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Klyde Warren Park Memorial Day Music Fest – 4-10pm. Each stage will feature music including rock, jazz, country and classical. Between performances, explore vendor booths, play in the game zone, have your face painted and enjoy food trucks.

Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

MONDAY, MAY 27 Unforgotten Heroes Memorial Day Run – 8am.

Join the 6th Annual Unforgotten Heroes Memorial Day 5K and 10K. Run to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. $12-20. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Wy, Arlington. Bit.ly/2IwIFxi.

TUESDAY, MAY 21 Friends of Southwest Nature Preserve: Prairie Restorations and Pollinator Garden – 7pm. Heather Bass, botanist and native landscaping consultant at BRIT, will provide an overview of lessons learned about successful native plant establishment and maintenance. West Arlington Police Station, 2060 W Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. SWNP.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

River Legacy Speaker Series – 8pm. This month Robert Blake of Bit By Bit Computer Consultants will discuss “Use With Care, Tips to Avoid Cyber Crime, Phishing Scams and Ransomware.” $20 suggested donation. River Legacy, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RiverLegacy.org.

Pet Photo Shoot Fundraiser – 5-6:30pm. AGoldPhoto Pet Photography is Hosting a Pet Photo Shoot Fundraiser. The goal is to photograph 200 dogs and raise $7,000 for 10+ animal welfare charities. Community Beer Company, 1530 Inspiration Dr, Ste 200, Dallas. AGoldPhoto.com/RoadTrip/Dallas/.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 Meditation and Metaphysics – 7-8:30pm. Every evening starts with 30 minutes of meditation moving into the heart of oneness and light with Dr. Petra.

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

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Support Group for Parents of Developmentally Disabled and Mentally Ill – 10-11:30am. This is a support group for parents of individuals who are developmentally disabled and suffer from mental illnesses. Free. Fort Worth Gateway Church, 4209 Basswood Blvd, Ft Worth. Bit.ly/2vhMNc8.

FRIDAY, MAY 31 Summer Splash Bash – 5pm. P ​ ut on your swimsuits and kick off summer in a cool way! Kids, teens, and families can spend the afternoon speeding down water slides and playing in the pool. A ​ ndrew Brown Park East, 260 E Parkway Blvd, Coppell. Coppelltx.gov/.

ongoing events

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

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

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

FWMuseum.org.

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yoga at White Rock Hills Branch Library — 1-2pm. Class will include breathing and relaxation

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. 972-233-7106. UnityDallas.org.

Hatha Yoga — 7-8pm. A gentle Hatha yoga geared for all ages and levels with a special focus on breathing, meditation and a specific intention each sequence. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. 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.

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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

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

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.

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

The Darshan Room — 6:30-8:30pm. Kirtan music, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian feast, spiritual discourse. Donation. The Darshan Room, 5430

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Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna. com. TheDarshanRoom.com.

Hot Yoga 201 — 7-8pm. Open to all levels. This flowing style class links the fundamental asanas (poses) of yoga linking body, mind and breath with music. Yoga4Love Studio Cabin, Ovilla. Yoga 4Love.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. 972-8669988. Info@CSLDallas.org.

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

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

PlanoPacers.org/race_schedule/.

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

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

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.

Family Exploration Saturdays — 10am-2pm.

Bring the whole family every Saturday for outdoor learning in the special places of the Garden. Engage

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.

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

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

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

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

RiverLegacy.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Save Lucas Recycling: Styrofoam – 1-3pm.

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

Coming in July

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.

your children in cultural exploration and the wonders of nature. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 1700 University Dr, Fort Worth. Brit.org/GROW.

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

Call 972.992.8815 or email Editor@NADallas.com

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calendar of events Top 100 Plants for North Texas – 6:30-8pm.

Learn about the “Top 100” native and adapted plants ideal for your North Texas landscape.

Hall Memorial Library, 101 E Hunt St, McKinney. More info: McKinneyTexas.org/green.

THURSDAY, MAY 2 Butterfly Docent Training – 10-11:30am.

Do you love butterflies and native plants? Do you enjoy being outdoors and meeting new people? If so, then consider joining a group of volunteers who serve as docents in the Butterfly Garden at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Beginner’s Camping Workshop – 7-9pm.

Join REI’s expert guides for this hands-on, first look at camping. Practice setting up tents, get help selecting the best sleeping bag for you, and get practical experience to help you camp for the first time. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

FRIDAY, MAY 3 Great Old Broads for Wilderness: Kick-off Meeting – 6-10pm. Join like-minded folks to have fun and discuss how we can make changes to protect our great state of Texas and our planet. Young, elder broads and bros welcome. 216 Lansdale Dr, McKinney. Great OldBroads.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 Spring Prairie Walk – 9-11am. Get a behindthe-scenes look at an area not normally open to the public on this guided walk. $5/vehicle entry. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. RSVP, Lisa Cole: 469-635-5481 or LCole@City OfLewisville.com. llela.org.

Zip Line Day – 9am-12pm. Guests climb a 23-ft tree to our zip platform then proceed to a 4,87-ft Zip line. Purchase one ticket ($12 each) for each time you would like to travel down the zip line. Pre-registration required.

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-5625566. HeardMuseum.org.

migrations. Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W Church St, Lewisville. More info: llela.org.

Plant for Butterflies & Hummingbirds – 10:1511am. Learn how to create your own butterfly & hummingbird garden. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

Culinary Herbs – 11am. Learn how to grow herbs and pick up some tasty recipes. Marshall Grain Co, 3525 William D. Tate, Grapevine.

MarshallGrain.com.

Night Hike – 8-9:30pm. Explore the thrilling sights, smells, and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides. Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

SUNDAY, 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. 469-200-4085. ConnemaraCons ervancy.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 7 Outdoor Crew – 9am-12pm. Do you enjoy working outside, mowing, sprucing up hiking trails, trimming and removing brush and general cleanup? Join the Outdoor Crew at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Refresh Your Run – 6:30-8pm. Whether you are just starting or are getting “back on track,” this class will help you get in the groove and provide training and technique insights to get you back in shape and/or prepare for your upcoming 5-10K or more. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Webinar: Shade Gardening – 11am-12pm & 7-8pm. When Mother Nature sends the message that even grass doesn’t want to grow in your shady yard, it’s time for a landscape update. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Climbing Knot Basics Class – 6:30-8:30pm.

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

3-Hour Wetland Canoe Trail – 10am-1pm.

Experience the amazing diversity in wetland vegetation and wildlife while learning about the history and basics of wetland ecology. 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. Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

Cultural Diversity & Natural History of Trinidad & Tobago – 10-11:30am. Dr. David Aiello will share his research and travel with his students to the islands of Trinidad and Tobago over the last 10 or so years. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Select Summer Bloomers – 10:15-11am. Learn which flowers will bloom best in Texas summers, how to care for them, and the best planting tips to ensure they last. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 12 Zip Line Day – 1-4pm. Guests climb a 23-ft tree to our zip platform then proceed to a 4,87-ft Zip line. Purchase one ticket ($12 each) for each time you would like to travel down the zip line.

Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

Special Mother’s Day Butterfly Garden Walk – 2:30-4pm. Take Mom on a stroll through the Butterfly Garden at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. Garden docents will be on hand to help identify the Texas native plants and the butterflies in the garden. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

FriendsOfHagerman.com.

MONDAY, MAY 13 Top 100 Plants for North Texas – 6-8pm. With Patrick Dickinson, horticulturist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas. Create a lush and vibrant landscape with our “Top 100” native and adapted plants, ideal for your North Texas landscape. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano.

Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano. obsres.com.

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SATURDAY, MAY 11

Butterfly Gardening – 6:30-8pm. Join Nancy Payne learn how to create habitat landscapes that support pollinators: the songbirds, hummingbirds, bees and butterflies we all love. McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney.

More info: McKinneyTexas.org/green.

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.

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

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. Register: 972-769-4130 or Live GreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Mariposas Butterfly Celebration – 10am2pm. Explore how the City is working hard to help the Monarch Butterfly along their yearly

Early Bird Walk – 8-9:30am. Master Naturalist Jack Chiles will lead our early bird walk, weather permitting. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge,

THURSDAY, MAY 16

Butterfly Garden Walk – 10am-12pm.

Garden docents will be on hand to help you identify the Texas native plants and the butterflies in the garden. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman.

903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

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6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. Friends OfHagerman.com.

Paddling Basics – 4-5:30pm. Class offers you an overview of information on canoes, kayaks and

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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. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

savethedate THURSDAY, MAY 16 6:15 – 8pm Hormone Health Some of the most common questions asked of our pharmacists have to do with hormone replacement and breast health for women.

In continuing with our seminar series, this month’s focus will be on how some simple lifestyle changes, nutritional support and the proper use of bioidentical hormones can positively affect women’s physical and mental health. Register Now. Presented by: Abrams Royal Compounding Pharmacy 4909 W. Park Blvd #177 Plano, TX 75093 For more information and to register contact 214-349-8000 stand-up paddleboards and equipment. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

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

SATURDAY, MAY 18 Smart Yards for North Texas: Talk & Tour – 9-11am. Learn about soil preparation, and see which

Spring Prairie Walk – 9-11am. Get a behindthe-scenes look at an area not normally open to the public on this guided walk. $5/vehicle entry. .

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. RSVP, Lisa Cole: 469-6355481 or LCole@CityOfLewisville.com. llela.org.

Refuge Rocks: Sustainable Saturday – 10-11:30am.

Programs for ages 4-7 & 8-12. Learn about endangered species and the actions we can take to help protect them. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register: 903786-2826 or FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Butterfly Garden Walk – 10am-12pm. Garden docents will be on hand to help you identify the Texas native plants and the butterflies in the garden.

Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOf Hagerman.com.

Save Water With Heat Loving Plants – 10:1511am. Learn the best tricks for planting and how to care for your new garden. 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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 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. Register: 972-769-4130 or Live GreenInPlano.obsres.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 25 Outdoor Crew – 9am-12pm. Do you enjoy working outside, mowing, sprucing up hiking trails, trimming and removing brush and general cleanup? Join the Outdoor Crew at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOf Hagerman.com.

Create Your Paw-fect Dogscape – 10:15-11am.

Learn the plants that are dog-friendly, how to design your landscape for your pets, and how to maintain your new garden. And yes, dogs are welcomed to this event. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations.

817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 28 International & Adventure Travel Basics – 6:308pm. Learn about planning, preparation and execution of an international adventure trip. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 Sprinkler Spruce Up Series Part 3: Take Control of Your Controller – 6:30-8pm. Learn how to make seasonal adjustments to your run times and how to master the “cycle and soak” method for maximum efficiency. Also learn about new sprinkler controller technologies that aid in water conservation.

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

THURSDAY, MAY 30 Flat Tire Repair Workshop – 7-9pm. From start to finish, you will work through everything you need to know to change a tire. Bring your own bike or practice on one of ours. $25/member, $45/ nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

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

972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

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Feathered Friends: 13 Texas Endangered and Threatened Birds – 9am-5pm, Tues-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. As Represented by 13 Award-Winning Local Artists. Take part in an artistic bird watch within the museum and learn about what action is being taken to save our avian neighbors. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

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.

Grapevine Farmers’ Market – 9am-6pm, Sun; 8am-8pm, Mon-Sat. Eat healthy with locallygrown produce and products. 520 S Main St, Ste 203, Grapevine. 817-527-7446. FarmersMarketOf Grapevine.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WholeChildTexas.com.

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

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.

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

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

Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association.

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

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

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

AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

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.

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

HeardMuseum.org.

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 – 8-9am. Learn more about birding. These walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spot-

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ting and identification techniques. Included in general admission; free/member. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

Frisco Rotary Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 26.

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

FriscoRotaryFarmersMarket.com.

McKinney Farmers’ Market at Chestnut Square – Thru Nov 23. 8am-12pm. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. Locally grown and produced food and craft items. Live music. 315 S Chestnut St, McKinney. 972-562-8790.

McKin neyFarmersMarket.com.

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

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

Agape Women’s Breakfast with Friends – 9:3011am. 3rd Sat. Enjoy breakfast, check-in and sup-

port 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: 972-4427607. BPRaptorCenter.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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CLEAN LIVING SOLUTIONS CLEERLIFE

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

PRIMACARE

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

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 26.

WHOLE HEALTH FOCUSED INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DENTISTRY: DALLAS DESIGNER SMILES

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Our office practices, treatments, and protocols stand by the belief of biological dentistry. We want to keep our patients safe from dangerous toxins and help them maintain a beautiful smile and healthy lifestyle. We do not use toxic fillings or substances. See ad, back cover.

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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 11.

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 34.

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

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

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EVOLUTION MEDICINE

Dr John Roland, MD Douglas Plaza, 8226 Douglas Ave. Suite 740, Dallas 972-658-0928 EvolutionMedicine.com Evolution Medicine is the answer to autoimmune conditions. We aim to reverse disease by treating the whole body using stem cell medicine and functional medicine with custom lifestyle coaching and nutrition to build healthier lives. Understanding biochemistry is the key,as the most important elements to health are those that make individual cells healthy.

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TENNANT INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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

Recognizing that the human body is not simply a collection of independent parts but rather an integrative whole -we treat it that way. Conditions treated include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as thyroid support, adrenal support, hormone replacement. essential oil therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. See ad, page 10.

NATUROPATHS BODY & SOUL WELLNESS

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PAIN MANAGEMENT SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

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PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, ABIHM 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion. Embracing the message of health and wellness and bridging the gap between alternative and traditional approaches to medical treatment, we are an integrative holistic pediatric practice - focusing on teaching principles of good nutrition and prevention of disease as well as offering a full range of services found in most traditional medical offices. See ad, page 4.

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

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

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

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

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.

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Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. We focus on natural wellness, detoxification, and vaccine alternatives. We happily accept new patients and continue to help those referred by other doctors, especially those with "untreatable/incurable" diseases that respond well to our unique natural medicines. See ad, page 9.

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad, page 34.

Trained in biochemistry, family medicine, emergency medicine, and sports medicine, my mission is to reverse disease using stem cell medicine and functional medicine with custom lifestyle coaching and nutrition. We work to get to the root of your disease, to solve the issues from the ground up and treat the whole body, not just the symptoms. See ad, page 28.

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We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut is-sues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads, pages 29 & 33.

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

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