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I contact us Publisher Bernice Butler National Editors S. Alison Chabonais Linda Sechrist Editor Martin Miron Writers Bushra Bajwa Lynda Bassett, Traco Childress Avery Mack Sandra Murphy Phillip shinoda Debra Shouse Lisa Ware Design & Production Stephen Blancett Kim Cerne Citlalli Castellon Debi Terry JJ Johnson Distribution: Mark Steger Rick Clark P.O. Box 140614 • Irving, TX 75014 Phone: 972-992-8815 Fax: 972-478-0339 www.NADallas.com Corrections & Clarifications

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n thinking about this month’s issue, it dawned on me that our theme of Conscious Caregiving ideally describes a universal state of being that transcends the world’s dailyness. After all, we are created to seek and have love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control in every waking moment. Such traits manifest as our very nature and exercised in greater or lesser degree, define who we are and how we interact with one another and the world. Each babying step gives meaning to and expresses the concept of “care”.

Caregiving is something that good people naturally do all the time: We smile and ask how another is doing. We compliment grocery checkers and tip restaurant wait staff. We give all the change we have in our pockets or car to the homeless person standing at the corner. We graciously allow the hurried driver to merge or take a handy parking slot. We kindly listen to a lengthy story from a neighbor, acquaintance or relative when we would rather be on our way. We stay late at work to help a secretary finish getting a big box of mail ready to drop off at the post office. We cut a neighbor’s overgrown yard. We ask a debtor that is late with a scheduled payment if there’s something we can do to help.

Such acts of caring for others turn out to be a great form of self-caregiving, as well. It feels good to be who we are when we’re on a tenderhearted track.

Sometimes we’re called upon to amp up our nurturing of a family member that has special need of our care. Sooner or later, many of us may find ourselves taking responsibility for a loved one suffering from an illness or issues associated with aging.

In her feature article, “Conscious Caregiving: Nurture Yourself While Helping Another,” Deborah Shouse offers practical ideas for doing it well. Even though being a care partner may feel like a burden for some, with an awakened approach, it can be a more enjoyable and rewarding process than we could ever imagine, both for those receiving care and for those giving it.

Other articles related to our second theme of Yoga also may be helpful in revealing another new path of self-care, not only through physical fitness, but through gentle introspection and growing self-mastery. You’ll find many ways to nurture yourself and your loved ones throughout this issue. Our contributors recognize that when we care for ourselves, we are better equipped to be there when others need us. Such self-care reflects a self-love that ripples out to bless all we encounter.

I hope you find this whole issue inspiring. We all can use some nurturing, so please pass along a copy to family and friends, and let’s start a habit of improved caretaking for everyone.

Blessings,

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

8 newsbriefs 14 kudos 14 healthbriefs 18 CONSCIOUS CAREGIVING 14

Nurture Yourself While 16 globalbriefs Helping Another

by Deborah Shouse 22 healingways 21 GAINING INFORMATION 16 24 inspiration FOR SAFER HEALTHCARE

by Sonya Flanders 27 greenliving 22 THE BIONIC COACH 28 healthykids High-Tech Boosts 30 fitbody Healthy Routines

by Linda Sechrist 32 wisewords 24 OM SWEET OM 35 consciouseating Sounding the Key Note of the Universe 38 calendarofevents

by Sam Saunders

41 ongoingevents 27 A LOVELY LOO THAT’S 44 community ALL GREEN, TOO

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Tips for Eco-Friendly Plants, Shades and Cleaners

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28 MINDFULNESS

FOR LITTLE ONES

Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused

by Traci Childress

30 SAY YES TO YOGA

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It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality

by Lynda Bassett

31 YOGA BRINGS

MANIFOLD BLESSINGS

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32 KAMINI DESAI

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newsbriefs

Dallas Farmers’ Market GROWS Even Better

Healthy Living Expo in Garland

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arland’s annual Healthy Living Expo will be held this year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., September 27, at the Curtis Culwell Center. Several new features include 15-minute Stop & Learn sessions presented at exhibitor booths throughout the event covering a variety of Healthy Earth and Healthy You topics. Outdoor Fest, sponsored by the Garland Parks and Recreation Department and Bass Pro Shops, is also partnering with the Expo this year, so guests will be able to learn about outdoor adventure activities including kayaking, archery, off-road biking, campsite cooking, fishing and more.

Registration is open for the Expo’s annual H2O 5K, sponsored by the city of Garland Water and Stormwater Management departments. This timed race raises awareness about conserving and protecting water resources while encouraging physical fitness. Recycle Row will allow patrons to properly dispose of unwanted household goods, electronics, medical equipment and medications and more. Healthy You exhibitors will offer a variety of free health screenings, with helpful insights for nutrition, exercise and more. Flu shots also will be available for a cost. The event will also include adoptable pets from the Garland Animal Shelter.

Location: 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd., Garland, TX. For more information and race registration, visit GoGreenGarland.org.

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unique private-nonprofit partnership, the Dallas Farmers’ Market has joined forces with GROW North Texas, which manages farmer relationships to improve product mix and quality. The group is actively procuring farmers, local vendors and food artisans for the Dallas Farmers’ Market and the broad hunger programs it supports.

The Dallas Farmers’ Market, one of the largest and oldest public markets in the United States, is open and ready for Labor Day weekend as a destination for farmers, chefs, foodies and families.

New food vendors join perennial crowd favorites with a focus on local farmers and transparency through clearly labeled, high-quality produce.

Carts are available for shopping and a stage at the east end features weekend highlights such as live music, chef demonstrations and cooking classes.

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Omazen Kids program is currently enrolling for fall pre-K classes, with optional after-school care.

Their goal is helping each student achieve optimal health and wellness by focusing on every person as a whole. By beginning each day with a brief relaxation, students are able to increase comprehension and focus more on each task with a calmer mindset. Studies show that relaxation is a powerful tool in assisting people with a variety of health concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD and control issues, along with heightening awareness, increasing focus, memory, concentration and productivity for a better learning experience.

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cofest Arlington, a free, family-oriented event designed to help build a sense of community, stimulate environmental awareness and promote stewardship across North Texas, will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., September 20, at Founders Plaza and Levitt Pavilion, in Arlington.

Local businesses will showcase their green products and practical do-it-yourself solutions for home improvement and maintenance and exhibitors will line up on the festival streets surrounding Founder’s Plaza. The day will be filled with entertainment by local musicians performing at the Levitt Pavilion, including Avis Balliet, Julie Hazzard, Chris Acosta, Spoonfed Tribe and the Killdares.

There will be classes on do-it-yourself projects to reduce consumption of natural resources and discussions about environmental issues.

Demonstrations will be given throughout the day by vendors and representatives of the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, along with fun, games bounce houses, a climbing wall, face painting, petting zoo and Critterman.

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See What the Solar People are Doing

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he fifth annual North Texas Renewable Energy Group DFW Solar Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 4, and the public is invited to visit select innovative homes and buildings throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex.

The tour enables people to learn how their neighbors are using solar energy, wind energy, energy efficiency and other sustainable technologies to save money and consume less of our natural resources. The strategies and techniques on display during this year’s tour range from changing to LED light bulbs and selecting more efficient appliances to cutting-edge, ultra-efficient eco-homes and businesses that are generating as much or more energy than they consume.

Last year, more than 500 visits were made to homes, schools, libraries and other buildings from Duncanville to Plano and from Rockwall to Lewisville, all the way out to a rural off-grid home near Azle, with plenty of interesting sites in-between. The DFW Solar Tour even drew people from as far away as Houston to see what forward-thinking people in North Texas are doing to build a self-sufficient, sustainable future.

The tour is free. For more information, visit DFWSolarTour.org.

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New Mural of Hope Dedication at Sammons Cancer Center

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he Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center will partner with Lilly Oncology from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 22 and 23, to create and install a Hope Mural in Dallas to observe the 10th anniversary of the Lilly Oncology On Canvas Art competition, which invites residents of the U.S. and Puerto Rico that have been touched by cancer to express the life-affirming changes that give meaning to their cancer journeys through art and narrative.

Community members will come to together to create each mural using a “paint-by-number” format, making it a permanent tribute and show of support in each city for those touched by cancer. The subject of the mural was selected via the Lilly Oncology On Canvas Facebook page.

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GrapeFest Celebrates newsbriefs Vintage History of Grapevine Mod Market to Open Multiple he 28th annual GrapeFest, the largTest wine festival in the Southwest, Dallas Area Locations will be held September 11 through 14, in historic downtown Grapevine, Texas, featuring premium wines from Texas, Washington state and five of Italy’s wine regions.

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olorado-based farm-fresh eatery Modmarket is planning to open four restaurants in Dallas over the next nine months. Modmarket is known for serving delicious, healthy food in beautiful, modern environments and is redefining what it means to eat well on the go.

Modmarket will open its first area restaurant in Flower Mound at 3651 Justin Road in September, followed by Plano, at 8400 Preston Road, in October, Preston Hollow, at 7949 Walnut Hill Lane, in the Preston Hollow Village Complex, in January 2015 and Southlake later in 2015.

Dallas is the first city chosen for Modmarket expansion outside of Colorado. “Our goal is to serve affordable, clean food that people feel good about purchasing and makes them feel great,” says co-founder Anthony Pigliacampo. “Our farm-to-everyone mindset means every meal is made from fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients and only costs around $10.”

For more information, visit ModMarket.com.

Highlights include the People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation; Grape Stomp; the Champagne Terrace; Kids World; Palate Pleasers at the Palace; GrapeFest Golf Classic; GrapeFest Tennis Classic; Italian CarFest; five stages offering live entertainment, the Texas Wine Tribute and more.

Texas is the fifth-largest wine producing state in the United States. Named for the wild mustang grapes that blanketed the land when settlers first arrived to the area in 1844, Grapevine is the headquarters of the Texas wine industry.

Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors (62) and children (6-12) and free for under 6. Weekend passes are available for $18 and souvenir weekend passes are $23. Admission is free for children five and under. For more information, call 800-457-6338 or 817410-3185 or visit GrapevineTexasUSA. com/GrapeFest.

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Volunteers Needed to Keep Irving Green

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he city of Irving will hold its 23rd annual Trash Bash on National Public Lands Day, from 9 a.m. to noon, September 27, at the T.W. Richardson Grove Park. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of environmental issues like litter and encourage everyone to lend a hand to make a difference in their community.

Irving will be just one of many communities across the country banning together to make a clean and green difference. Approximately 503 volunteers participated in last year’s Trash Bash, committing 1,509 hours to cleaning up the community. This level of participation resulted in 2,680 pounds of liter and 400 pounds of recyclable material being removed from Irving streets.

Volunteers of all ages are invited to participate. Keep Irving Beautiful will provide supplies, including litter pickers, trash and recycle bags and gloves. Lunch will be provided after the cleanup, as well as music and prize drawings.

Location: 333 E. IH 635, a the NE corner of Valley View and I-635. Register at CityOfIrving.org/KIB by Sept. 17. For more information, call the Keep Irving Beautiful office at 972-721-2175.

Run for the Environment Celebrates Our Trees

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reen Source DFW, North Texas’s popular online green news publication, is hosting its inaugural fundraising 5K run/walk October 11 at Cedar Hill State Park, with the theme of Trees: the Environmental Warriors. Participants can enjoy the scenic 1,800-acre hilly wooded preserve overlooking Joe Pool Lake, about 10 miles southwest of Dallas and 25 miles southeast of Fort Worth.

To promote tree planting, each runner will take home a tree, courtesy of Preservation Tree Services and the Texas Trees Foundation. Event proceeds support Green Source DFW, a project of the nonprofit Memnosyne Institute, and its mission to advance the environmental movement in North Texas.

Register at Tinyurl.com/GreenSourceRace. For race details, sponsorship and vendor information, call 214-649-0651 or visit GreenSourceDFW.org. See ad, page 29.

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Plug In, Turn On and Drive Out

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ational Drive Electric Week, observed from September 15 to 21, is intended to heighten awareness of the widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks and motorcycles because they are fun to drive, less expensive and more convenient to fuel than gasoline vehicles and are better for the environment, promote local jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

Started in 2011 as National Plug-In Day to hold simultaneous events across the country on the same day to promote plug-in cars, one day is not enough, and 113 events already scheduled in dozens of cities across the U.S. and Canada. Plug In America, Sierra Club and the Electric Auto Association serve as the national team providing support to the events throughout the country.

Participating auto dealers in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area include Classic Chevrolet, in Grapevine, BMW of Arlington, Don Herring Mitsubishi of Plano, Grubbs Nissan, in Bedford, Texas Nissan of Grapevine, Auto Nation Nissan of Dallas and Don Davis Nissan, in Arlington.

For more information, visit DFWCleanCities.org/projects.

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People can now disembark a plane at DFW and be in downtown Dallas in about 50 minutes on a one-seat, seamless ride.

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Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol. Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines.

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Celebrating Pesticide-Free Orchards The nationally acclaimed Rodale Institute will celebrate its fifth annual Organic Apple Festival on September 21 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, more than 30 years after planting the trees.

Organizers note that when growers select just one genetic variety of apple to reproduce and cultivate, they create a monoculture that easily becomes more susceptible to pests and diseases than an orchard that hosts several varieties. An array of insects and blights favor this all-American fruit, which is why standard apples are the single-most pesticide-contaminated produce item at conventional groceries.

Large agribusiness operations typically grow fruit bred for durability and color during shipping and shelf life. Organic apples, by contrast, are chosen for flavor and regional adaptability.

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GMO Gung-Ho

U.S. Farmers Plant More GMO Crops Farmers in the U.S. added 12 million more acres of genetically modified (GM or GMO) crops in 2013, reports Clive James, with the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications, and now lead the world in their production by volume. Even as many U.S. consumers reject foods containing GM ingredients, many farmers continue to embrace the technology.

“In general, choosing GM seed is an economic decision for farmers,” says North Dakota Farmers’ Union President Mark Watne, who grows corn, soy and wheat in Minot. “If you give them a tool to battle weeds at a reasonable cost, they adopt it.”

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New EPA Rules Proposed for Climate Change The White House plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 30 percent by 2030. Each state will have its own goal within the overall national pollution reduction effort, an attempt to be politically and practically flexible in its implementation. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy explains, “Each state’s goal is tailored to its own circumstances, and states have the flexibility to reach the goal in whatever ways work best for them.”

States can renovate existing coal-fired plants with newer, cleaner burning technology; switch coal plants to natural gas, which produces much less carbon; and work to persuade residents to be more efficient in their use of electricity. States can also band together in cap-and-trade networks for emission reductions, in which companies buy and sell permits allowing them to produce a certain amount of carbon emissions. Clean producers can be sellers, dirtier producers buyers.

The program represents an absolute reduction in U.S. carbon emissions of nearly one-third, rather than a simple slowing in the growth rate of emissions. Contrary industry groups, many Republicans and some coal-state Democrats oppose the proposal due to its anticipated costs and increased regulations.

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The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities.

Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving—and receiving.

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giver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others. “Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes.

Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?”

Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love.

Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife.com), sought to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible.

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“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.” When are we helping and when are we doing too much?

“Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm.

Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me?

Why am I angry with myself?

The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting co-dependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

Ask for Help

“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and author of Coaching for Caregivers: How to Reach Out Before You Burn Out.

August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.” Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable.

August understands how overwhelming the experience can be and advises caregivers to ask themselves: “What do I need help with right now?”

Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.”

August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s condition?” Make much-needed breaks sacrosanct from such discussions.

Nurture through Nourishment

More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spearheaded by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite.

“If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To

begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced.

For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same healthboosting foods with the loved one.

Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan

Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life.

She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.

Stand for Exercise

Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physical activity.

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Make a list of favorite ways to relax and renew during short respites, such as reading, listening to music, stepping outside, sipping coffee with friends or taking a hot shower, and refer to it often.

Scottsdale, Arizona, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Researchers have linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns that include obesity, metabolic syndrome and increased risks of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The solution is to move more and sit less—walk while on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break every 20 minutes. Three of his “commandments” for fitness are having fun, setting goals and minimizing sitting.

“Schedule exercise and respite breaks and make them as inviolate as a doctor’s visit,” advises Schall.

Commune with Spirit

August suggests establishing a twofold consciousness-raising ritual to welcome and appreciate life. Begin each day by showing gratitude for being alive and end it focused on forgiveness and gratitude. “When you cultivate gratitude, you notice more things to be grateful for,” says August.

La Bey concurs, and writes down at least five things she is grateful for every day. She mentally replays time with her

mom and appreciates the little moments and signs of hope, like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way she held hands and smiled.” This puts her in an upbeat frame of mind when she drifts off to sleep. She also writes out her intention for the day, envisioning positive outcomes. She might affirm: “I am going to have a grace-filled day. Things will go smoothly.”

Denholm centers herself by petting her cats. Some caregivers chant or practice meditation or mindful breathing, while others might take a walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church.

Notice Blessings

La Bey discovered that her journey as a caregiver also dramatically enhanced her own life. “Mom taught me so much,” she relates. “I learned compassion and unconditional love on multiple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.”

August notes, “Even in the tough times, I experienced an engaged, poignant and rich connection with my parents.”

For Denholm, treasured gifts included strengthening her communication with her husband and working as a team.

“Allowing yourself to reach out for assistance and make time for respite will deeply enrich your caregiving experience,” concludes Schall.

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give us more information so we can care for ourself safely.

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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has a webpage (Tinyurl.com/QuestionsForDoctors) that lists questions to ask before, during or

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ABI Research, a technology market intelligence company, revealed the growing popularity of consumer health and wellness technologies in its latest market projections for wearable, healthrelated devices. Estimates are that 80 million wearable monitoring devices, including heart monitors and biosensors that read body temperature and motion, will be sold by 2016.

When Clint, a global market research firm, conducted its most recent Fitness and Technology Survey, its findings showed technology at work.

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Tracking fitness progress and weight loss is now just clicks away with personal devices such as a Wi-Fi scale, which accurately measures weight, body fat percentage and body mass index. Online graphs chart the individual’s progress.

While the typical setting for measuring blood pressure and heart rate used to be in a physician’s office, hospital or pharmacy, new digital wrist blood pressure and heart monitors now allow exercise enthusiasts to do it themselves, wherever they are, helping ensure they are not exceeding the safety parameters of their fitness programs. User-friendly digital pocket pedometers and wireless activityduring-sleep wristbands both work in conjunction with a downloaded app to allow self-monitoring. Exercisers can track steps; distances walked cycled or swum; calories burned; total active minutes; and how long and how well they sleep.

In some U.S. fitness centers, members have an option of working with an automated, virtual, personal trainer.

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The cycles flush out waste and replenish blood supplies to the muscles.

More complex bio-analyzing systems retrieve feedback from the body’s electromagnetic fields, the multiple energy meridians and the frequencies of the body’s cells and organs. “Such systems are largely used by chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists and acupuncturists,” says Loran Swensen, CEO of Innergy Development, which owns AO Scan, maker of the Magnetic Resonance Bio-Analyzer.

For people that struggle with traditional workouts or physical limitations, whole-body vibration technology may be a solution. “When you stand on the oscillating platform, the body reacts to the vertical vibratory stimulus with an involuntary muscle contraction; depending on the speed, muscles can react up to 23 times per second,” advises Linda Craig, co-owner of Circulation Nation, in Greer, South Carolina.

Similar platforms are becoming commonplace in chiropractic practices.

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m” is a Hindu sacred sound considered the greatest of all mantras, traditionally used in prayers, chants and meditation—possessing high spiritual and creative power, it can be recited by anyone. Om is both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth. When pronounced correctly, it is actually “AUM.”

Aum consists of four syllables: A, U, M and the silent syllable.

The first syllable is A, pronounced as a prolonged “awe.” The sound starts at the back of the throat and is stretched out; sense the feeling of the solar plexus and chest vibrating.

The next is U, pronounced as a prolonged “o-o- ,” with the sound gradually rolling forward along the upper palate and vibrating the throat.

The third syllable, M, is pronounced as a prolonged “mmmm,” with front teeth gently touching. Start to feel the top of the head vibrate.

The last syllable is the deep silence of the infinite. As intelligence rises from the deep silence, merge the chant from the M to the deep silence.

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Why do we chant it?

Everything in the universe is pulsating and vibrating—with nothing standing still. The sound Om, when chanted, vibrates at 432 Hz, the same vibrational frequency found throughout nature.

By chanting the keynote sound of the universe, we are symbolically and physically tuning in to and acknowledging our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe.

The universal vibrations and rhythmic pronunciation also physically affect the body by slowing the nervous system and calming the mind, similar to the effects of meditation. When the mind relaxes, blood pressure decreases and ultimately, heart health improves.

Finally, chanting AUM is wellsuited to mark the beginning or end of a yoga practice or meditation session or as a respite from regular daily activities. It signifies that this is a special time to care for ourselves and practice being mindful.

Sam Saunders lives and teaches yoga in Dubai. Connect at Sam@LoveYoga.ae.

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ey elements like low-flow faucets and showerheads, VOC-free paint, sustainable flooring and nonporous countertops form the foundation of an eco-friendly bathroom. Now let’s take a look at the softer side of green.

Start by considering the use of honeycomb window shades and double-glazed windows to keep this most intimate room comfortable year-round and reduce utility bills. Periodically letting in fresh air helps keep the room dry and reduces growth of mold, mildew and bacteria.

While the kitchen harbors the most germs in the house, the bathroom is a close second. Instead of harsh chemical cleansers, try white vinegar, a safe and economical alternative. Its acidity is effective in killing most germs. Madeleine Somerville, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, author of All You Need Is Less, uses heated vinegar misted on the shower door to remove soap scum. To achieve a shiny tub, she advises mixing one-quarter cup of baking soda, one tablespoon of natural dishwashing soap and enough water to make a paste.

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Baking soda removes odors in the bath like it does in the fridge. Upgrade from a simple bowlful by designing a mini-Zen meditation spot using a flat, open wooden box and a doll housesized rake. Adding a smooth rock or two for texture heightens visual appeal.

Green plants can chip in by absorbing odors, as well. Many, like the Boston fern, thrive in shower steam. Flowering plants add an inviting touch. Be sure to choose child- and pet-safe greenery.

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cloths destined for the laundry. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute suggests that towels can be used up to four times before washing if they are hung to dry between showers, reducing both water and energy usage.

To avoid spreading germs, personalize towels and washcloths for each child by color or marking with an initial or colored dot. Organic cotton towels are eco-friendly, comfy and widely available, as are organic cotton bath mats.

For the crafty, make a mat from recycled towels or upgrade to a foot-massaging mat made from recycled wine corks.

On special occasions when a soothing bath is called for, add a whimsical touch with Mr. Green, the world’s first rubber duck made in the U.S. from environmentally friendly, recycled and recyclable material.

“Recycled materials call for different sculpting and molds, so designing Mr. Green was the hardest thing we’ve ever done,” says Craig Wolfe, president of CelebriDucks, in San Rafael, California. It’s a fun way to remind kids about going green while they spend a few extra minutes getting clean.

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Mindfulness for Little Ones Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused

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indfulness, simply defined, is being in the moment.

Using simple tools can help us consciously notice our breath, bodies and sensations, as well as what is happening around us. As we practice noticing, we can more readily return to the moment and more immediately connect with ourselves and others. Integrating five mindfulness practices into our young children’s lives is easy and yields powerful dividends.

Build Relationship with Breath

Connecting the rhythm of breathing to experiences helps children understand how to calm down. (Older children might enjoy learning the effects of breathing throughout their system.) First, ask children to notice their breath. Invite them to put a hand in front of their nose and breathe and say, “This is breath. All living things breathe.” Encourage them to share their response to the experience.

Next, move to modeling breathing patterns in relation to experiences and feelings such as, “I feel so frustrated that my breath is moving fast. Look at my chest.” Then model returning to calm breathing with, “I am putting my hand on my chest and reminding myself to take longer breaths.”

Help children notice how their breath changes throughout the day. Games can support this increased awareness.

Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their breath, and

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Notice Feelings and Sensations

Practice a regular mind/body check-in. At breakfast, inquire, “How are you feeling today?” or “Feelings check! At the moment, I am feeling tired and excited. What about you?” The idea is not to change or fix anything, just to notice, allowing a broadly defined perspective. Children might be able to describe a specific feeling or only an overall sensation like jumpy or buzzing.

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Practice Moments of Quiet

Intentionally quiet moments support the development of mindfulness and empower children to consider “not doing” a valid part of everyday life. When they are given the opportunity for quiet time, they often love it.

Try asking the child to get so quiet that they can hear a particular sound in the room—their breath, the tick of a clock or the hum of a computer. Once they hear it and you do too, you can dismiss the practice session with a bell, gentle clap or another soft sound.

Send Well Wishes

The traditional Buddhist practice of mettha, or loving kindness, meditation involves reciting phrases that we direct first to ourselves and then outward toward others. For example, think, “May I be safe. May I be well. May I be at peace,” and then repeat the same phrases for someone we love, someone we don’t know personally and ultimately, all beings.

When, for example, children ask why ambulances emit such loud, wailing sounds, we might explain, “Emergency rescue workers are helpers. Their sirens mean they are going to help someone. When we hear the sirens, we can wish them well by saying, ‘May they be safe.’”

Traci Childress, co-founder and executive director of the Children’s Community School, in Philadelphia, PA, teaches mindfulness practices and yoga. Learn more at TraciChildress.com. natural awakenings

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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls.

Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded

by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.”

Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says.

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Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits.

“Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”

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One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic.

It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body.

The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona.

Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

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When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says.

This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a longterm yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.

Spirituality and Connectedness

“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.”

In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.”

Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.

Yoga Brings Manifold Blessings

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oga is one of the level; increasing our libido; oldest forms of developing healthy lifestyle movement. The habits; surrounding ourself connection between the with people that lift us up; ancient yogis and Western making new acquaintances yoga practitioners today and friends in class; and are still evident, albeit becoming interconnected in subtle. Yoga is comprised a worldwide movement of of linking together poses, positive, conscious, likethe body’s energy and the minded people. breath. We can begin a

Yoga is a practice unyoga practice no matter like any other movement, how inflexible we are right sport or art in the world.

Lisa Ware now, no matter our age Some people may associate or our personal history. Yoga is known to yoga with a particular religion, but this is decrease stress levels, knots, tension and not possible for the practice as a whole, cortisol levels dramatically by increasing because one person can be vastly differrelease of anti-stress hormones DHEA ent in their intent. Each person brings to and oxytocin.

Some of the many benefits of yoga include learning to quiet the chatter in the mind; building bone density (weightbearing exercise is the only sure way to do this, not weightlifting); listening to and becoming in tune with our body; creating a place for “me time” on our yoga mat; building strength, core power; agility and grace; increasing physical endurance; bringing a greater awareness of the interconnection of ourself and nature; increasing flexibility; increasing our daily energy

their mat their own belief system. Yoga is what we interpret it to be and will walk off their mat into the world with the tools and inner dialogue that suits exactly what they need that day, on the condition that they let go and are open to the possibilities of what their body, breath and mind have for them in that present moment.

Staying in the present moment, being guided gently to push our own edge, leading into a blissful state of final relaxation is a wonderful addition to any lifestyle—this is yoga. Namaste.

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amini Desai’s Ph.D.-worthy versatile body of teachings combines her lifelong interests in Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. Trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, she develops and leads core programs for Florida’s Amrit Yoga Institute, providing advanced studies dedicated to the science and system of integrated human development. A resident of Salt Springs, Florida, and the Netherlands, she teaches in 10 countries on three continents.

What is a yogic lifestyle?

It means being focused on inner peace.

Through the study of yoga as a complete science of self-mastery, I’m cultivating the realization of my highest self beyond body and mind. This intention is the director of my unfolding life. I like to use the metaphor of a ship. If this higher self as a wise captain isn’t steadily setting the course at the helm, then on any given day, the happy, sad, grieving, enthusiastic or depressed me will likely be steering my life in a contrary direction and I’ll just be going in circles.

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that I practice and teach, my focus is on the release of body energy, rather than any physical pose. Energy is healing.

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To free energy, I attune to the sensations resulting from the physical alignments in any yoga posture. Each pose focuses attention on sensations occurring along the meridian lines in the body, allowing areas that are blocked and limited to open up and energy to optimally flow. Then, in what Amrit yoga describes as the “second half of the posture,” I close my eyes and feel that released energy becoming magnified through my attention. The stronger the energy becomes, the more the mind organically dissolves into a meditative state where mental, emotional and physical healing can happen spontaneously.

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happiness and peace of mind, I’m depending on the undependable. The need is to find internal stability in the midst of every polarity.

My dad, now approaching 82, has always been an example of one whose entire life is about moving towards a changeless state of being and of what it means to remain a nonjudgmental witness to all that happens in life. Still, I had to learn my own lessons.

How have you benefited from yoga?

I began studying with my dad when I was 16. Now, at 46, I more fully value the depth of yoga.

The longer I practice, the more grateful I am that my mind is less fragmented than it otherwise would be. I’m progressively able to deal with situations that would have sent me over the edge before. I more naturally avoid wasting a lot of mental energy in internalized, “If they say this then I’m going to say that,” conversations. With less mental chatter, I have more energy and stamina to focus on what is in front of me. I can be totally absorbed in each present moment for a deeper sense of fulfillment in what I’m doing.

How do you feel about the Westernization of yoga?

Individuals that begin any style of yoga for its physical benefits are off to a good start, but anyone that maintains a regular practice becomes curious about yoga’s other benefits, like relaxation, more peace and a sense of happiness that arises without any apparent cause.

Eventually they ask, “Why is this good thing or greater bliss happening to me?

What else is there besides postures?”

Although everyone eventually learns many life skills, we rarely learn how to live our lives well, manage our emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the uncaused benefits of yoga that people come to love.

Find more of her words of wisdom in articles posted at KaminiDesai.com.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interview.

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“We are now seeing 20 percent non-Indian customers in our store,” says Vipul Patel, owner of the Louisville, Kentucky, branch of Patel Brothers, the largest Indian U.S. grocery store chain.

“Usually, new customers come in with an Indian recipe and we help them find the ingredients.”

Indian Veggies

Vegetarianism has been a way of life in India for millennia. Some Indian vegetables may already seem familiar; winter melon, or white pumpkin, for example, is a squash that cooks and tastes like its orange counterpart. Eggplants native to India are egg-shaped and smaller than the American variety; they cook in less time and have a less bitter taste.

“By eating a larger variety of vegetables, consumers benefit from an increased array of vital nutrients and specialized phytochemicals that have healing and medicinal qualities,” says Ronald Hubbs, a practitioner at NW Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland,

Oregon. He advises against overcooking vegetables to maintain their nutritional qualities.

Consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegetables can turn some of them into superfoods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews.

Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or simply enhanced with basic Indian spices.

Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.

Indian Spices

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used in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks.

Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. For example, University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion and the Journal of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties.

Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease.

“That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D.

Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends of herbs and spices delivering both unforgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Labor Day Free Day of Yoga – 8:15am-1pm. Everyone invited for the 8th Annual DFW Free Day of Yoga this Labor Day. Open house celebration with door prizes, membership specials, boutique sales, chair massages, demos, music, healthy potluck at noon.

Free. Crescent Yoga Studio, 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian.

469-285-3559. Info@CrescentYogaStudio.com.

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Moonlight Kayaking – 7-9pm. Age and skill restrictions apply. $25/includes park admission. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. RSVP: 972-219-3930 or LisaCole@ UNT.edu.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Film Screening: 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama – 7-9pm. In this 2006 documentary, filmmaker Rick Ray meets with Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama at his monastery in Dharamsala, India. Rare historical footage is combined with hidden camera footage from within Tibet to create a film that is part biography, part philosophy, part adventure and part politics. This film opens a window into the heart of an inspiring man. Audience discussion to follow. Free.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas. JudAnnWat@sbcglobal.net.

FirstTuesdayFilms.org.

Healing on the Spiritual Path – 7-9pm. A higher power exists, which is the essence of life and it can heal. Experience this healing energy for yourself and learn how to use it for others. Free. Donations appreciated. Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Fillmore Rm, Dallas. 972-408-5349. BrunoGroening.

Dal3@gmail.com. Bruno-Groening.org/english.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Zumba – 6-7pm. Aerobic dance classes on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Jazz in the Atrium: Freddie Jones Jazz Group – 6-8pm. Freddie Jones, a popular DFW-based jazz trumpet player and composer, performs. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase.

Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas.

214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Access Consciousness® Bars September 4, 2014 4:00pm - 9:00pm. You are invited to sample our services and meet us. Lona and Trisha will be gifting FREE 20 minute sessions of Access Consciousness Bars. Access Consciousness offers pragmatic tools to change things in your life that you haven’t been able to change until now. Access Consciousness provides you with ways to become totally aware and to begin to function as the conscious being you truly are.

Call for your appointment.

Life-n-Motion, Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson.

Call for an appointment, Lona at 469-583-3043.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Bird Walk – 7-10am. Expect to see 30-plus species.

Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them.

Free. Connemara Meadow Preserve, Alma & Tatum Rd, Allen. 214-351-0990. Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Trance Dance with Drumming – 7-10pm. The Trance Dance Experience is a unique blend of body movement, healing sounds, dynamic percussive rhythms, transformational breathing techniques and the innovative use of a blindfold or bandana – together stimulating a ‘trance’ state that promotes spiritual awakenings, mental clarity, physical stamina and emotional well-being. $25/advance, $30/at door, $40/with friend. MoveStudio, 17062 Preston Rd, Dallas. 972-732-0206. Info@MoveStudio.com.

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most of leftovers and avoid wasting food. Find out how you can use leftovers in ways you didn’t think possible. Free. Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center, 3410 Worth St, Ste 200, Dallas. 214-8202608. BaylorHealth.com/Cvetko.

Blackland Native Prairie Association of Texas: Inaugural Meeting – 6:30-7:30pm. The Native Prairies Association of Texas Dallas Chapter now has a name: Blackland Native Prairie Association of Texas.

This newly formed chapter is a branch of the Native Prairies Association of Texas and will represent 13 Blackland counties: Collin, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Navarro, Rains, Rockwall and Van Zandt. Bath House Cultural Center, White Rock Lake, 521 E Lawther Dr, Dallas. KStewartLynch@sbcglobal.net. TexasPrairie.org.

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Dr. Laura Gough will review how soils, plants and consumers are responding to climate change in northern Alaska, and will connect these results to implications for North Texas ecosystems. Free. REI Dallas, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org. DallasSierraClub.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Dehydration is a Serious Issue – 7-8pm. Dehydration can make you tired. It can also be deadly and everything in between. Learn about “proper hydration” and avoid the short and long term effects. $5. TBD, 728 Meadowlark , Coppell. 972-393-2816. CarolynHagen@gmail.com. HealthiestWaterInTexas.com.

International & Adventure Travel Basics – 7-8pm.

Learn the nuances of an international adventure trip.

Class will cover aspects of pre-planning and preparation, logistics, equipment and apparel selection, adventure travel activities and resources available to make your next adventure one to remember. Free. REI Dallas, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. REI.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

LLELA Night Hike – 7:30-9:30pm. Guided moonlit stroll through the woods and across the prairie.

Howling coyotes, hooting owls and other nocturnal sounds will provide an out-of-the-ordinary hiking experience. $10/includes park admission. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-3930 or LisaCole@UNT.edu.

Art with Repurpose Eco Art Show – 4:30-8:30pm.

Hosted by Women in the Environment, a DFW-based networking and educational organization for women pursuing environmental careers, the show will feature unique eco-art and jewelry for sale made with recycled, repurposed, upcycled, sustainable and organic materials. There will be food, wine and a silent auction. $15$25. Addison Conference Centre, 15650 Addison Rd, Addison. WomenInTheEnvironment.org.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Native Prairies Association of Texas: Fort Worth Chapter Meeting – 6:30-7:30pm. The Native Prairies Association of Texas is starting a chapter in Fort Worth. Prairie enthusiasts, master naturalists, bird watchers, landowners, educators and anyone else interested in prairies is welcome. Westside Presbyterian Church, 8700 Chapin Rd, Fort Worth. Jo Ann Collins: JoACollins@gmail.com or 817-689-0098.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Healthy Cooking Demo: Utilizing Leftovers – 2-3:30 pm. This class will help you to make the

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Swing Dance Class – 6-7pm. Studio 22 hosts a series of swing dance classes on the Muse Family Performance Pavilion. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Conscious Horse Rider/ESSE September 12, 13, 14 9:30am – 5:30pm. What if there is a different possibility for you and your horse? Create a different connection with your horse. Learn the energy language of animals and clear blockages your horse has locked into its body in this hands-on class. Horses provided. Admission fee is $595.

Noble Champion Sport Horses, 1302 S. Duncanville Rd, Cedar Hill, TX. Call Lona 469-583-3043 for more information.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 More Than Skin Deep – 9:30am-12:30pm. Program for people who want to learn more about psoriasis and psoriatc arthritis from a professional. Free. College of Health Care Professions, 8390 LBJ Frwy, Ste 300, Dallas. NKennedy@Psoriasis.org. Psoriasis.org/ events/health/more-than-skin-deep/dallas.

Holistic Health Expo – 9:30am-5pm. Event will feature lectures on topics such as reiki, acupuncture, foot reflexology, yoga and more. The day includes private sessions and consultations with skilled practitioners. Food and vendors also on hand. Free admission. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas.214-826-5683. KarenRomestan@DallasUnity. org. DallasUnity.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Coppell Craft Store – 9am-6pm. Thru Sept. 20. Chic shopping for the latest in homespun arts. CCC artisans create elegant jewelry, fiber arts, pottery, hand-turned wood plus more. Store hours vary. Free admission.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136. FDerita@CoppellTx.gov.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Healing on the Spiritual Path Through the Teachings of Bruno Groening – 7-8:30pm. During this lecture, you will have the opportunity to experience healing energy. Contact with this energy provides the basis for maintaining or restoring health, and provides

Greenfest - 9am-3pm. City of Dallas eco-themed festival featuring green vendors, organizations and entertainment. Free. Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, Dallas. GreenDallas.net.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Zumba – 6-7pm. Aerobic dance classes on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarren Park.org.

DMC Rummage Sale & Health Fair – 10am-4pm.

The Dallas Meditation Center is hosting a fundraising event called “Re-Sourcing,” using physical and metaphysical energy in a positive and sustainable way.

Come to shop and/or receive a mini-treatment from one of our many wellness practitioners. Donation.

Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. Info@DallasMeditationCenter. com. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 My First Ski Trip– 7-8:15pm. Joel Hamilton lives in Dallas and works in the software industry. When not working, he enjoys skiing in the United States and Canada. He’s been skiing for about 45 years (lived in Whistler, British Columbia for about 3 years). He recently became a certified instructor (PSIA, Level 1) and also has a “Children’s Specialist 1 Certification.” Joel can answer many of your questions and help you have a sucessful and safe trip this ski season.

Free. REI Dallas, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. REI.com.

Ecofest Arlington - 10am-10pm. City of Arlington’s environmental festival featuring green vendors, organizations and busineses. Food, music, children’s activities. Free. Founders Plaza & Levitt Pavillion, Abram St@Center St, Arlington. NaturallyFun.org/ Ecofest.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Stars on the Prairie – 7:30-9:30pm. Learn about the night sky on a real Texas prairie. $5 program plus $5 entrance. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. RSVP required: Erin Taylor, 972-219-3930, Erin.Taylor@UNT.edu.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Global Mala Yoga for Peace – 9-11am. Celebrating both National Yoga Month & UN International Day of Peace, join us as we do 108 Sun Salutations as a moving meditation of joy and peace. We will take

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several short breaks throughout, so feel free to come participate, meditate or just observe the “power of peace.” Free. Donations accepted. Crescent Yoga Studio, 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian. 469-285-3559. Info@ CrescentYogaStudio.com. CrescentYogaStudio.com.

help in private and professional matters. Free. Donations appreciated. Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Road, Second flr, Peace rm, Dallas.

972-408-5349. BrunoGroening.dal3@gmail.com.

Bruno-Groening.org/english.

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DADA Fall Gallery Walk – 12-8pm. Art lovers can socialize and tour a full spectrum of galleries

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and special exhibitions all in one day. Start at any member location and pick up a map. Hours at each gallery vary. Free. The MAC, 3120 McKinney Ave, Dallas. Info@DallasArtDealers.org. Printable Map: DallasArtDealers.org.

DADA Bike Swarm – 1:30-5pm. Cyclists of all age levels and abilities are invited to the Dallas Art Dealers Association and Bike Friendly Oak Cliff’s Bike Swarm as part of the DADA Fall Gallery Walk. The event includes a self-guided tour of the art galleries located in the Design District. Free.

Oak Cliff Cultural Center, 223 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas. Info@DallasArtDealers.org. Printable Map: DallasArtDealers.org.

savethedate Ayurvedic Vegetarian Cooking Classes presented by Elaine Dodson 4 Classes: Sept 20, Oct 4, Oct 25 and Nov 15 Join us for a FUN Fall Vegetarian Ayurvedic Style Soups Cooking Class on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 3 – 6 pm.

Learn YOUR Body Type, Delicious Organic Recipes & Yoga of Cooking with a Tasting Party Afterwards

$450 for 4 class series. $125 for individual class Sponsored by: ElaineDodson@SacredJourneyRetreats.com Go to www.AyurvedicCookingClasses.com to register for this class or all 4 classes.

Atma Bhakti Yoga Center, 6315 Lindsley Ave., Dallas

becoming a favorite fruit. Free. Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center, 3410 Worth St, Ste 200, Dallas. 214-820-2608. BaylorHealth.com/Cvetko.

JourneyDance – 7:30-9:30pm. JourneyDance™ is a conscious dance form that combines freestyle and structured movement to inspire you to get out of your mind and into your body. Weaving simple, guided movement sequences and free exploration, JourneyDance reconnects you with your innate state of joyous well-being. $20. MoveStudio, 17062 Preston Rd, Dallas. 972-732-0206. Info@MoveStudio.com.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Connemara Meadow Open House – 7-11am. Hike the 72-acre Meadow Preserve at the monthly open house. Free. Connemara Meadow Preserve, Alma & Tatum Rd, Allen. Enter at gate on east side of Alma, south of Bethany. 214-351-0990. Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Tour – 9am-3pm. We will explore the exhibits, visit the Noble Planetarium and watch Jerusalem at the Omni Theater. We’ll have lunch at the Starz Cafe. Bus leaves promptly at 9am. $20 plus money for lunch.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 New Parents Art Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Explore the Amon Carter museum during an adult tour for parents, grandparents and other caregivers with little ones – two years old and younger – in tow. Free.

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth. 817-989-5030. Request helpful instructions: Visitors@CarterMuseum.org.

CarterMuseum.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarren Park.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Therapeutic Horticulture – 10am-12pm. Make a personlized monogram using assorted fragrant dried herbals, flower petals and other natural materials, suitable for framing or placing in a shadow box. All materials provided. $8. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Twelve Hills Nature Center Work Day – 8-10am.

Help remove invasive plants that are growing by leaps and bounds with the warm weather. Bring work gloves, sun hats and sun protection, water and your favorite tools for weeding. Twelve Hills Nature Center, 817 Mary Cliff Dr, Dallas. 214-535-9373.

MarcieH@gmail.com. TwelveHills.org.

will offer free admission and many of the city’s cultural organizations will offer free performances in and around each destination. Free transportation within the Cultural District will be provided by the Fort Worth Transportation Authority. See locations: FWDayInTheDistrict.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Fort Worth Day in the District – 10am-5pm. For one day, nine cultural destinations in Fort Worth

The Time for Yoga - Global Community Class – 7-8:30pm. Everyone invited for the 8th Annual DFW Free Day of Yoga this Labor Day. Open house celebration with door prizes, membership specials, boutique sales, chair massages, demos, music, healthy potluck at noon. Free. Donations accepted for Stretch for the Cure. Crescent Yoga Studio, 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian. 469-285-3559. Info@CrescentYogaStudio.com. CrescentYogaStudio.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Movie Night: Titans of Yoga– 7-9pm. Come be inspired by Titans of Yoga - 25 Modern Masters of Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness. This is the official movie of National Yoga Month promoting and educating the health benefits of practicing yoga and meditation. Free. Donations accepted for Stretch for the Cure. Crescent Yoga Studio, 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian. 469-285-3559. Info@CrescentYogaStudio. com. CrescentYogaStudio.com.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Fall Day Hiking Basics– 7-8:30pm. Learn about the basics of hiking. In this class, our experts will share tips and tricks on all aspects of hiking. Learn about trip planning, essential items, equipment, safety precautions, along with local resources and places to go.

Free. REI Dallas, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. REI.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Pomegranates – 2-3:30 pm. You may enjoy this fruit, but do you know all the ways you can use it? Come to this class to find out why pomegranates are quickly

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daily Energy Blast – Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale, and the innovative pioneers who continue to make energy a leading industry in the region. 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.

Live Animals of the World: A Conservation Exhibit – Museum houses 12 types of non-native animals, encouraging visitors to take a proactive role in conserving wild spaces. $9/adults, $6/children 3-12 & seniors, free/members & children ages 2 & under. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

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The IMAX Experience: Ft Worth – Showtimes online. Features include Dolphins; Flying Monsters; Island of Lemurs; Jerusalem; Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs; Reel Adventures: Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithsonian; T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous. $7/adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.

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

Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson.

972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Happy Hour at Bar Alto – 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Sit back at the bar or in the cafe and relax while you eat a bite or take it with you while you make your shopping selections. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket. com/Stores/HighlandPark.

Top Ten Wine Selections – 5-7pm, weekdays; 126pm, weekends. Wine tastings and, as always, you can pick up your favorite cheese pairings from a amazing selection of delicious cheeses from around the world. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket. com/Stores/HighlandPark.

and stillness; finish with dance of celebration and “be” different. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas.

214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 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 and friends. Childcare provided. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-

monday 7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Dance Exercise Class – 9:15-10:15am. Mon-Thurs.

Easy-to-follow routines featuring Jacki Sorensen’s creative choreography and a variety of music and artists. Start anytime. 3-wk sample: $25. Cimmaron Park Rec Center in Valley Ranch, 201 Red River Tl, Irving.

972-281-3075. Additional locations: Jackis.com.

Core 30 – 9:30-10am. Core 30 is a brand new 30-minute core fitness class that will incorporate exercises to strengthen the abdominals and back. Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

Cosmic Dance – 7:30-9pm. Dance and disappear into deep stillness. Take your energy to a new height, be a child, reactivate your senses. Donation $5. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157.

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Sufi/Zen Poetry – 8pm. Readings from the esoteric masters at the Community Table. All dimensions welcome. Free. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

tuesday Zumba – 9-9:30am. Latin dance inspired exercise in a fun 30-min class. $5. Curves, 11909 Preston Rd, Ste 1486, Dallas. 213-866-0399.

Aquacise – 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aerobics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free.

Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. Lynn Dorn: 972-462-5136.

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

Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. 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. 214762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support. Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

Hot Yoga Community Class – 5:45-6:45pm. A combination of energetic vinyasa flow, power yoga and balance poses. Students focus on twists, holding asanas and strengthening the core muscles. Handson adjustments, enhancements and assists from the instructors. Modifications for all body types and ages. $12 suggested donation. Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net.

Meditation Class – 6:45-7:45pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Clear the mind to gain clarity of personal goals and improve health. $5. Institute for Total Wellness, 1700 Commerce St, Ste 1400, Dallas. RSVP: 214-7176300. TotalWellnessMBS@yahoo.com. TotalWell-

sunday Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification – 9-11:15am. Spend a Sunday morning with like-minded people for meditation, chanting, an inspirational talk, readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita, and the uplifting Festival of Light. 9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:15am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas.org.

Monthly Meditation – 2nd Mon. 7:30-8:30pm.

Join Lake Highlands Acupuncture for this monthly meditation. Beginners and seasoned meditators alike are welcome. RSVP suggested. Donations welcome.

Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E NW Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. Heather.Harper.Ellett@gmail. com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

Yo-Lates – 10:30-11:30am. Yoga poses are performed in a slow flowing progression mixed with Pilates, focusing on posture and core stability to create symmetry, flexibility and strength. Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd&4th Tues. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker specializing in this area of expertise presents information at the second meeting of each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940.

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Boozeday Tuesday – 5-7pm. Enjoy free tastings while you get your weekly shopping done. Green Grocer, 3614 Greenville Ave, Dallas. GreenGrocerDallas.com.

nessMBS.com.

Laughing Yoga – 7-8pm. Healthy and playful experience that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157.

LaughYoga.org.

Zen Lemon – 6-7pm. Yoga class for all levels.

Bring a towel and water. Free. Lululemon-Galleria, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, 3080, Dallas. 972-385-2316.

DallasGalleria-Store@Lululemon.com. Lululemon. com/Dallas/DallasGalleria.

Tuesday Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the silence of a gently guided meditation. All levels

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of experience welcome. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, The Gathering Place, Dallas. Karen Romestan: KarenRomestan@ DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org.

Community Acupuncture – 6:30-7:45pm. Auricular (ear point) acupuncture is provided in group setting for relaxation, reduction of cravings and cleansing. $20/advance, $25/at door. White Rock Holistic Wellness Center, 718 N Buckner Blvd, Ste 416-103, Dallas. Jade: 214-642-0002. Walz.Jennifer@gmail. com. DallasHolisticWellnessCollective.com.

Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

unga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton. Info, cost: 972-418-1600.

Meditation for Health and Healing – 7-9pm. Join experienced teachers Jon and Linda Caswell as they guide students through a practical, secular practice for the ordinary Joe. No chanting or incense! Donation.

Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. Heather@LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

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PUBlic Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adult gathering celebrating brains and brew, featuring science, history, and guests from diverse fields, presented at a local bar or restaurant. Location: 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org/Public-Knowledge.

Breastfeeding Cafe – 1-2pm. All breastfeeding moms welcome to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. The café is attended by a certified lactation counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Baby scale available to do before and after weights. Designed to offer support to all nursing mothers from newborn challenges to toddler strikes.

Free. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

COH Donation Yoga Class – 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Donations accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817-453-2328.

CommunityOfHope.com.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 7-8:30pm. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class.

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

YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship – 7-9pm. A meditation and teaching series for young adults in their 20s and 30s, facilitated by Brother ChiSing, David Morcom, Christina Clark and trained Young Adult co-facilitators. Each evening will include a beginner-friendly walking and sitting meditation, a song or two, Dharma teachings, sharing, discussion and refreshments afterwards. Donation.

Gong/Sound Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. Gong and drum provide energetic and sonic backdrop to group meditation. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Group Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with likeminded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy.

Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126.

AnandaDallas@aol.com. AnandaDallas.org.

Country and Western Dance Lessons – 7:30-9pm.

3-week, 2-step series, then 3-week waltz series. Sand-

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Read and Learn – 10:30-11:30am. Features musicians, storytellers and puppets performing for newborns to 6 yr olds. Reading activity is followed by a guest performer. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381.

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

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Chair Massage –3-6 pm. Sign up for an appointment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Circuit Training – 5-6pm. The class will work on the cardiovascular system and all major muscle groups in a fun format. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. FDerita@ CoppellTx.gov.

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

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Dallas Organic Garden Club – 6:30pm. 4th Thurs.

Monthly meeting. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas.

Dallas Green Drinks – 6 pm. 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.

Chill Yoga 101 – 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow, come and chill. Yoga is significant to everyone in a personal and unique way. To breathe, feel and let go for a moment, is the beauty of Yoga. Beginners, postnatal, all levels welcome. $12 suggested donation.

Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net.

thursday Audubon Center Third Thursday – 9am-9pm.

Free admission 3rd Thurs each month. Guided hikes throughout the day; riverbend picnic site overlooking the river. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas. 214-398-8722. TrinityRiverAudubon.org.

Vegetarian Cooking Class – 7-9pm. Gourmet Indian vegetarian cooking with master chef Manjuali Devi. $30/class, including dinner. Kalachandji’s Community Hall, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-662-6889.

Danny@Kalachandjis.com. Kalachandjis.com.

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

Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. 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. 214762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Fit Dance Plus – 9:30-10:30am. Aerobic fun with simple foot patterns, working around a chair, adding balls and or weights for coordination, balance and muscle work and ending with gentle stretching.Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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

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

Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd&4th Thurs. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker specializing in this area of expertise presents information at the second meeting of each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940.

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Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support. Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with over 125 highly trained instructors. Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-770-6872.

TexasCPR.com.

Health Orientation Class – 6:15pm. Class on the benefits of proper spinal alignment for good health and preventing sickness. Free. Aspire Health Clinic, 10440 N Ctrl Expy, Ste 124, Dallas. 214-234-0000.

TXDRYU@Aspire-Health.com. Aspire-Health.com.

Coppell Farmers Market – Thru Nov. 22. 8am12pm. The Coppell Farmers Market features a wide range of local seasonal produce; pastured, grassraised meats; free-range chicken and eggs; artisan cheeses and breads; ready-to-eat dishes; and much more. Free admission. Old Town Coppell, 793 S Coppell Rd, Coppell. 972-304-7043. Info@CoppellFarmersMarket.org. CoppellFarmersMarket.org.

Saint Michael’s Farmers Market – Thru Sept 6.

8am-12pm. Farmers Market includes all food vendors with products ranging from Beefalo to fresh produce.

Saint Michael’s and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave, Dallas. FarmersMarket@SaintMichael.org. SaintMichaelsMarket.com.

Shoreline Spruceup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Help keep White Rock Lake clean. Enjoy the company, visit with friends, paddle some kayaks, receive thanks form other lake users and collect lots of trash. Meet in the parking lot of Jackson Point on the west side of the park. Jackson Point, 4200 W Lawther Dr, Dallas.

214-669-1663. KayakPower.com.

friday Aquacise – 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aerobics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free.

Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. Lynn Dorn: 972-462-5136.

MoMe Yoga – 10:30am. Mother-child yoga and nursery rhymes, specifically for moms of infants and toddlers. Bring a mat. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214671-1381. NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Health Orientation Class – 12:30pm. See Thurs listing. Aspire Health Clinic, 10440 N Ctrl Expy, Ste 124, Dallas. 214-234-0000. TXDRYU@AspireHealth.com. Aspire-Health.com.

Yo-Lates – 1-3pm. Bring your piece of junque, then reify it into a sparkling piece of garden art. Beads provided. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. Preregistration required: 972-462-5136.

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Chair Massage –3-6 pm. Sign up for an appointment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9:30-11am. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class.

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

Target First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-2425100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Cloth Diapering 101 – 11am-12:30pm. Learn the basics of cloth diapering. Receive a gift certificate to Nappy Shoppe for $15. $15. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

Family Events – 1-3:30pm. Discover a new artmaking activity each month. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Urban Yoga Charity Class – 4:30-6pm. Karma flow class with all proceeds going to a local cause and/or charity. Urban Yoga, 1706 8th Ave, Ft Worth. 817908-FLOW. UrbanYogaFW.com.

‘Til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12am. 3rd Fri. All ages. Outdoor evening series featuring local bands and movies, alfresco dining, gallery tours and more. $10/adults, $7/seniors, $5/students, free/12 & under, members. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org/ TilMidnight.

Kirtan Music Jam – 7-8pm. 1st Fri. Join us for kirtan, the mantra meditation as song. It calms your mind of fear & anxiety & opens your heart letting the divine invade with true love. Free. Atma Bhakti Yoga Center, 6315 Lindlsey Ave, Dallas. 469-563-2862.

AtmaBhaktiYoga@gmail.com.

Friday Night Bike Ride – 7-9pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake with 5 stops to keep the group together. All skill levels welcome.

Helmets required and lights/water recommended.

Post-ride eats at Jake’s. New Dallas Bike Works Parking Lot, 4875 W Lawther Dr, Dallas. DORBA.org.

Family Bird Watching – 2-4pm. 1st Sat. Beginners and families with children ages 5-13. Learn basic skills in outdoor fun like camping, birding, nature journaling and more. $20/adult, $10/child. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas.

214-398-8722. TrinityRiverAudubon.org.

Animals on the Air – 3-4pm. Live radio show explores the world of wild animals and domestic pets.

Q&A on taking care of pets. Listener contests to win prizes. Hosted by Sean Greene, deputy director of the Dallas Zoo and Dr Nancy Turner, veterinarian from the Bent Tree Animal Hospital. Station KSKY 660 AM.

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ACUPUNCTURE EAST-WEST ACUPUNCTURE

Nancy L. Corsaro, L.Ac 2840 Keller Springs Rd. Suite 301, Carrollton, TX 214-793-5684 EastWestAcup@sbcglobal.net www.EastWestOm.com Do you have pain, digestive issues or allergies? Perhaps you want to lose weight, quit smoking or find relief from stress. Acupuncture and herbs can help these and many other conditions. This ancient healing modality can also help you maintain good health and balance. Nancy Corsaro is a Texas-licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist and is nationally board-certified in acupuncture (NCCAOM).

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DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkway, #1000, Irving 1106 N. Galloway Ave, Mesquite 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.com

Trained in China and graduated from one of Korea’s top medical programs, Dr. Chapa is not only a doctor of Oriental medicine, he is also a board-certified herbalist and licensed acupuncturist.

Through 17 years of treating patients and submersion in the 3,000-year-old practices of Eastern Medicine, he’s able to help you find relief with acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. Unlike Western medicine, Eastern Medicine doesn’t just focus on the disease; it cares for your whole self, holistically. Dr. Chapa is also proud to offer one of the only full herbal pharmacies offering more than 1,000 safe, organic herbal medicines. We are In-network with most insurance providers. Don’t forget to mention Natural Awakenings. See ad on page 23.

DANIEL FINLEY

LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST & CHINESE HERBALIST Living Well Dallas Wellness Center 14330 Midway Rd, suite 121, Dallas 972-930-0260

Daniel Finley has a special passion for working with those who have suffered trauma and tragedy. He spends two days a week at an in-patient facility where he is head of the Acupuncture Department working with Veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq with addiction, chronic pain and failing health. Daniel Finley brings his talents in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to Living Well Dallas three days a week with a special focus on working with those who struggle with chronic pain, athletes wanting to maximize performance and reduce injury and those who want to relieve stress, sleep better and have more energy. For a free consultation call 972-930-0260 how Acupuncture or Herbs can help you. Follow Daniel at https://www.facebook.com/ daniel.finleylacwww.livingwelldallas.com.

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES

Dr. Shalina Luna 7201-A Baker Blvd, Richland Hills, TX 469-471.5981 GetHealthyAlternatives.info ShalinaLunaPHD@doctor.cm As an Alternative Health Consultant, Dr. Luna consults with individuals to evaluate their current health situations, and works towards educating and implementing diet and nutritional programs, assisting medical professionals to meet both physical and emotional needs of her clients. Working with each patient along with members of their medical team helps to create a strong professional relationship and ensures that each client receives the best quality care possible. Dr. Luna is a Naturopath and certified Holistic Health Practitioner focusing on helping patients obtain optimal emotional and physical health. Dr. Luna holds a PhD. in Spiritual Healing and Holistic Studies, is certified in Mind/Body Medicine and Natural Healthcare through several accredited naturopathic certification agencies and has completed coursework in nutrition and holistic studies from the School of Natural Medicine, Luna Holistics, Harvard Medical School and Stanford School of Medicine. See ad on page 20.

BODY CONTOURING ULTIMATE BODY WRAP

Ruth Bradford, Independent Distributor 214-469-8326 BeautyWrapTeam.com The Worlds’s first body contouring solution of its kind. The site-specific body contouring treatment has been in the hands of celebrities at Hollywood events and at the doorsteps of people like you all over the world— exclusively available through It Works! Global. It will change your life. Call 214469-8326 for more information. See ad on page 34.

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CHIROPRACTIC HEIKKINEN CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE CTR

Andrea Heikkinen, D.C Paul Heikkinen, D.C. Marsha Heikkinen, D.C., 820 E. Cartwright Rd, Suite 133, Mesquite, TX 972-285-3232 Dr.Andrea@tx.twcbc.com HeikkinenChiropractic.com Our office is a family owned and operated business dedicated to helping our patients realize their natural healing abilities. We utilize chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and nutrition to effectively and gently treat the whole person. At Heikkinen Chiropractic we live to give you Back your Life. See us for Neck & back pain, Wellness care, Acupuncture, Therapeutic Massage, Pediatric Chiropractic, Headache, Decompression Traction, Nutritional consultation Athletic physicals. See ad on page 19.

OPTIMUM WELLNESS SOLUTIONS Dr. Ray Nannis 1980 Nantucket Dr., Suite 104, Richardson 972-671-2225 NannisChiropractic.com

Nannis Chiropractic Family Health Center is a professional but comfortable atmosphere with family style treatment rooms.

Our emphasis is on patient education including workshops and demonstrations.

With our high tech computer nervous system scanning we provide Subluxation Station Bio Analysis and we offer you the benefit of our advanced training in acupuncture techniques as well as post graduate training in neurology, orthopedics, headaches, TMJ, rehabilitation, sports injuries, and whiplash. Special Services offered include Spinal Decompression, BioVeda Allergy Relief Center and Free Reports. We encourage you to make preventative health and wellness a personal priority while partnering with you on your road to optimal health. We pride ourselves on discovering the cause of your health concern rather than only managing symptoms.

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COACHING LIFE STRATEGIES – FOR EFFECTIVE AND MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS

Hami ‘Hamydeh’ Safavi Life Coach/Executive Coach 4100 Spring Valley Rd.; Suite 600, Dallas, TX 203-209-8842 Hami.safavi@yahoo.com Hami Safavi is a 20-year results oriented Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) expert and Personal and Executive Coach. She can help you- Close the gap between where you are and where you want to be; Unlock insight, take action and create positive change in any context; Focus on solutions -- not the problems; and Experience greater enjoyment of a balanced life. Call 203-209-8842 now for an appointment.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY Richardson East Pharmacy

189 Plano Rd #120, Richardson 972-234-4668 Locally owned and operated by Pharmacist with over 25 years of clinical experience. We provide solutions to your problems with personal service and wellness care, free Delivery (within 3 miles), most major insurance accepted, electronic delivery from physicians and Medicare and Medicaid accepted. Compounding specialties include: Sports medicine, Wound Care, Veterinary Medications, and Bio Identical Hormones. See ad on page 34.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ADVANCED CRANIOSACRAL THERAPIST & REIKI MASTER

Sandy Hanne, LMT 1131 Rockingham, Suite 126, Richardson 469-438-8634 HealingDallas.com This deeply pleasant, profoundly relaxing technique sets you free in body and mind by releasing the tissues throughout your system that bind you down, tapping your body’s inner wisdom and reducing interference. Addressing musculoskeletal, neurological, head and other dysfunctions, it often helps when nothing else has worked, including for profound emotional release. Extensively trained by founder Dr. John Upledger.

EDUCATION THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL

11600 Welch Road, Dallas 214- 363-6311 Hockaday.org Established almost 100 years ago, The Hockaday School provides a college preparatory education for girl; from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, including Boarding school for grades 8-12. With an enrollment of approximately 1000 students and a 10:1 student teacher ratio, Hockaday students enjoy a 100% acceptance rate to college. Notable Hockaday alumni include Barbara and Jenna Bush, Dixie Carter, and Pamela Willeford.

JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS

12345 Inwood Rd, Dallas 972-387-8700 JesuitCP.org Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, founded in 1942 is a private Catholic institution for young men under the direction of the Society of Jesus. It’s located on a 27-acre campus in North Dallas and provides a student-centered Catholic Jesuit education to approximately 1,000 students in grades 9-12 with an 11:1 student-teacher ratio.

Jesuit Dallas students’ average SAT scores exceed the national average by more than 200 points.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES DON HERRING AUTOMOTIVE

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Locations: 3520 S. Marvin D. Love Frwy, Dallas 888-880-4276 2901 W Airport Frwy, Irving 866-807-3216 4225 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano 888-868-9915 DonHerring.com Don Herring Mitsubishi located in Dallas, Irving, and Plano takes pride in offering the best selection of new and used vehicles to the Dallas and DFW Metroplex areas. The new Mitsubishi, all Electric Vehicle, i-MIEV is ready for immediate delivery. No money down financing is available on most new Mitsubishi’s. Visit Don Herring online or come by and see why Don Herring is the #1Mitsubishi Dealer in North Texas. We recognize your time is valuable, and strive to make your shopping experience easy and to offer you the lowest price available online. We pledge to beat any advertised offer in the Metroplex.

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Foot Solutions can help you achieve the comfort you desire with a careful foot evaluation by experts and customized recommendations for stylish top quality footwear and inserts that cradle and support your feet and a variety of helpful accessories. Whether you’re on your feet all day at work, experiencing painful foot problems like bunions and heel pain, living with diabetes or arthritis, or simply looking for more comfort, Foot Solutions can help. Call 214-739-3668 for your first step to better foot health and comfort.

801 State Hwy 114 East, Grapevine 877-858-0831 ToyotaPerks.ToyotaOfGrapevine.com Toyota of Grapevine is currently offering a $500 Military Rebate and a $1,000 College Graduate Rebate.

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Experience peace of mind with every new Toyota with TOYOTACARE. Toyota is devoted to safety and dependability, and proper vehicle maintenance to both. That’s why we’re including a complimentary worry=free maintenance plan and roadside assistance with the purchase or lease of every new Toyota. For 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, you and your new vehicle will be covered. It’s complimentary peace of mind, and we’re the first full-line brand to offer anything like it.

ESSENTIAL OILS RESTORING EDEN / DOTERRA

Kelley Walker, Dr. Sears Certified Health Coach 3200 S. Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie 817-253-0049 RestoringEden@ymail.com RestoringEden.me RestoringEden.eoinfo.com Restoring Eden’s vision is to educate and encourage others In the pursuit of healthy living and disease prevention with plant based nutrition and healthcare alternatives.

God gave us everything we need for abundant wellness in His creation in the Garden of Eden. Clean eating of fruits, vegetables and and the pure extracts from plants are essential in restoring Eden’s original blueprint for abundant life.

As a Certified Health Coach for Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, I also offer a variety of wellness workshops and classes for Families, Prime- Time Health and Expecting Women. These workshops are excellent wellness programs for organizations and corporations.

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835 W. Davis, Dallas, TX 214-942-1030 FromTheEndsOfTheEarth.com From the Ends of the Earth is a FAIR TRADE WORLD IMPORTS store located in the exciting new Oak Cliff Arts District. We carry a large variety of items from around the world, and can’t wait to meet you when you stop in to shop. Our offerings include clothing and accessories, home décor, writing tablets and pens, music and instruments, and handmade cards. To see a sampling of our offerings go to FromTheEndsOfTheEarth.com.

FOOT HEALTH FOOT SOLUTIONS DALLAS 6035 Royal Lane, Dallas 214-739-3668 DallasFootSolutions@att.net FootSolutions.com/Dallas

GREEN AUTO GLASS REPAIR PATCH AUTO GLASS REPAIR James Taylor 972-704-8291

Mobile windshield chip repair at no cost to most customers with Full Coverage Insurance. Most Insurance Companies encourage repair over replacements. Most repairs completed in about 15 minutes.

Repairs guaranteed not to spread and usually 80 to 90% better looking. Windshield chip repair is Environmentally friendly, saving your original windshield and keeps glass out of landfills. Retains the factory seal, preventing air and water leakage, stress cracks and weakening of the overall structure of your vehicle. Call 972-704-8291 for immediate response and estimate.

GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS & SERVICES JULIE’S OFFICE AND HOUSECLEANING SERVICE 469-952-0244

Cleanliness is not next to Godliness, but it sure makes you feel better to come home to a clean and orderly house. I have over 10 years experience in house and office cleaning and use ALL GREEN PRODUCTS- without harmful fumes. I am a Christ For The Nations graduate and former elementary school teacher. I clean your home like I want my own home to be cleaned. Please call 469-953-0244 for an interview and appointment.

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GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS & SERVICES JULIE’S OFFICE AND HOUSECLEANING SERVICE 469-952-0244

Cleanliness is not next to Godliness, but it sure makes you feel better to come home to a clean and orderly house. I have over 10 years experience in house and office cleaning and use ALL GREEN PRODUCTS- without harmful fumes. I am a Christ For The Nations graduate and former elementary school teacher. I clean your home like I want my own home to be cleaned. Please call 469-953-0244 for an interview and appointment.

HEALTH CARE BAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

1-800-4BAYLOR BaylorHealth.com/CancerCare Baylor Health Care has a network of comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, offering a full range of cancerrelated and integrative medical services. Whether you want to learn about different types of cancer, screenings, prevention, healthy living and support, Baylor is here for you. Our system of hospitals and outpatient centers offers the experience, expertise and technology you can trust. We are committed not only to diagnosing and treating you, but also helping you make lifestyle adjustments even after you leave our facilities. Call us for physician referral or for more information. See ad on page 4.

PRIMACARE

13 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 888-286-4603 PrimaCare.com With 13 Urgent Care Centers across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, PrimaCare serves the medical needs of area families with courtesy, convenience and compassion. Open 7 days a week, and extended evening and weekend hours.

No appointment is necessary. Most insurance is accepted. Use our Call Ahead Service and wait where your want. Open hours: Monday – Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday – Sunday 8am – 5pm. See ad on page 9.

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HERBAL MEDICINE ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS

Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 214-887-8325 Leslie.ACN_Herbs@yahoo.com LeslieDuong.com AC Herbs and Vitamins special-

Leslie Duong is a licensed Herbalist, BS Biology, and Health Nutritionist, with 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs, Leslie will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal evaluation of your health. You can assured that her many years of experience will start to help you feel better in no time. She can help with Prostate, Cancer, Hepatitis A,B,C, Detoxing, Cholesterol, Fertility, Impotency, Lupus, Thyroid, Menopause, Diabetes, Depression, Drug Detox, Skin Problems, Sexually Transmitted Disease, and Weight Loss. Free Consultation Available. Call to schedule you appointment. See ad on page 36.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY PROVIDENCE HOLISTIC DENTAL CARE

Dr. Latonia Smith 2701 Osler, Suite 10, Grand Prairie 972-641-2400 Info@ProvidenceHolisticCare.com A different kind of dentistry where the focus is on health not disease. Our goal is to provide dentistry that enhances your overall health and improves the quality of your life. Have the smile you have always wanted with straight, white teeth. We use Invisalign instead of metal brackets and offer other services using simple and effective methods that are less invasive. We offer the most bio-compatible treatments available. Call 972-641-2400 to schedule your initial consultation.

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HOMEOPATHY Dr. Alex Bekker

5209 Heritage Ave., Suite 410, Colleyville 817-545-5400 AlexBekkerMD.com Dr. Bekker is a physician specializing in homeopathy, which is a medicinal therapy which uses natural substances that stimulate the person’s own vitality to overcome illness, and restore health.

Some of the conditions treated are Childhood Illness, Autism, Asthma, Allergies, Auto-Immune Disorders, Anxiety, Depression and many other conditions. The result of homeopathic treatment is the permanent cure of the individual and the restoration of health.

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MASSAGE ESSENTIAL BODYWORKS

1210 Old Gate Lane, Suite 202, Dallas 214- 842-3645 With extensive experience in therapeutic massage,our modalities include: Trigger Point, Sports, Lymphatic Drainage, Sinus & Headache, Reflexology, Pregnancy, LaStone© Hot Stone, Myofascial/Neuromuscular Release, Non-Surgical Face Lift and Injury/Post-Surgical/ Medical Rehab. Our clients have ranged in age from 2 months to 87 years. Our goal is to provide gentle, caring and effective massage for our clients. “Therapeutic Massage For A Healthier You”.

DALLAS HEALTH HELPERS NUTRITION/MASSAGE/ PSYCHOTHERAPY

Tim Wallace 5217 McKinney Ave. St 208, Dallas 214-770-9596 Tim@DallasHealthHelpers.com Once thought of as a treat for the rich and famous or athletes, this alternative to many traditional methods of healing has begun to be utilized by the elderly, middle-aged, youth and even children and babies. Those seeking stress relief, the over-worked, the injured, workers suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome and those in need of back pain relief have found pain relief through massage. Other benefits of massage therapy are increased circulation, headache relief, relaxation techniques, improved posture, lowered blood pressure, clear thinking and peaceful thought patterns. When you envy massage, come visit Tim Wallace, LMT, our massage therapist in Dallas near Highland Park. Call 214-770-9596 now for an appointment.

Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community. ~Anthony J. D’Angelo

MEDICAL DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Dr. Karen Asbury, MD Richardson, TX 972-479-9139 DocAsbury@verizon.net KarenAsburyMD.com The practice of Dr. Asbury is on the cutting-edge of Integrative Medicine. We specialize in a combination of Internal Medicine and Alternative Care, using the best of both. We believe the body is a wonderfully functioning system that was designed to be self healing, if given what it needs. Are you tired of drugs and conventional medicine? Do you want to address the cause of disease and not just the symptoms? Do you want natural solutions to chronic diseases? Dr. Asbury provides all aspects of adult care including full preventive evaluations and comprehensive treatment of chronic diseases. Call 972-867-7790 for an appointment or a free Consult. See ad on page 9.

KOTSANIS INSTITUTE

Constantine A. Kotsanis, MD 2260 Pool Road, Grapevine, TX 817-756-1896 drkotsanis@gmail.com www.kotsanisinstitute.com

Dr. Constantine A. Kotsanis is an unconventional medical doctor who travels the globe in search of answers to today’s health problems. His approach is to blend modern conventional medicine with the time-tested wisdom of older disciplines, creating unique treatments for each person. Having taken the time to become a certified nutritionist himself, Dr. Kotsanis believes the foundation of any treatment is proper nutrition. He applies this belief to treating conditions ranging from autism spectrum to chronic diseases including cancer and diabetes. Come Have Lunch with the Family - The public is invited to our FREE monthly Lunch & Learns. It’s a great way to meet the staff and doctor while learning more about health. We provide a gluten-free recipe from the Kotsanis Institute’s own cookbook “Food for Thought” (available on Amazon.com). Each month is a different topic. Find the schedule on our website www. kotsanisinstitute.com. See ad on page 2.

LWD MED, PLLC

Jennifer Engels, MD Living Well Health and Wellness Center 14330 Midway Rd, Ste 121, Dallas 972-930-0260 Dr. Jennifer Engels would like to help you investigate what might be the root cause of your problems and help guide you on a journey away from illness and disease onto a path of health and wellness. She previously worked for many years as an Interventional Breast Radiologist and now draws upon that knowledge to help women identify their risk factors for breast cancer and counsels women on appropriate screening programs. She uses the latest technology to test for any nutritional deficiencies that could be corrected and any underlying food sensitivity that could be exacerbating the problem. She offers patients an individualized nutritional and lifestyle program in order to help them achieve their ultimate health. Call for an appointment now at 972-930-0260

DR. JOHN WOODWARD, MD

Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Lane, Suite A-315, Dallas 972-566-7870 AboutHormones.org

Dr Woodward has been practicing medicine in Dallas since 1968 and specializes in hormone replacement for both men and women. He is board certified in Gynecology and has been a pioneer in bio-identical hormone replacement for 30 years. Dr. Woodward also specializes in the diagnosis and management of Breast Cancer and Diabetes. He has developed an innovative and more effective method to help the body make some of its own hormones.

The Cooper Clinic in Dallas conducted two studies of his patients to determine bone density and arterial calcium buildup. The studies found that Dr. Woodward’s patients have 11% better bone density and 26% less calcified arteriosclerotic plaques than patients referred by other doctors. This tells you that bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is not only effective but also safer.

If you are suffering from hormone depletion, I urge you to learn more about bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Please call for an appointment at 972-566-7870.

NEUROFEEDBACK DALLAS BRAIN CHANGERS

Dr Stephanie Golder & Mindy Fritz 10000 North Central Expressway #400, Dallas, TX 214-997-4990 DallasBrainChangers.com Specializing in reducing or alleviating symptoms of many disorders, including anxiety, depression, migraine, ADD (AD/ HD), behavioral disorders, learning disability, and many others, utilizing neurofeedback and Christian counseling. Our goal is to help our clients achieve improved physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Neurofeedback is a proven, effective treatment that is non-invasive and does not involve medication. Call 214-997-4990 for a consultation. See ad on page 11.

NUTRITION Living Well Health and Wellness Center

Betty Murray, CN, HHC, Ryt 14330 Midway Rd, Suite 121, Dallas, TX 972-930-0260 Info@LivingWellDallas.com LivingWellDallas.com Betty Murray, CN, HHC, RYT is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor. Betty has a knack for making the science of nutrition easy to understand and implement. Betty specializes in metabolic and digestive disorders and weight loss resistance. A master of the bio-chemistry of the body, Betty teaches clients how to utilize nutritional interventions to improve their health. Call 972-930-0260 today to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if nutrition counseling is right for you.

Natural Health Shop

400 North Coit Rd, Suite 1902, Richardson 972-664-1990 NaturalHealthTX.com Everyday low prices on over 9,000 Natural health and wellness products and We specialize in speHealth supplements. cial orders. Groceries, supplements, nutrition, beauty products, Shop sports special needs nutrition, massage, detox. Located at the intersection of Coit and Roundrock. Open 7 days a week. See ad on page 28.

SYLVIA MOORE

ORGANIC FOODS TEXAS DAILY HARVEST Fisher Lane, Yantis, TX 903-335-1758 TexasDailyHarvest.com

We are a Certified Organic Farm producing milk, cheese, yogurt, beef, pork, eggs and produce in East Texas. Our products area available in many stores in the Metroplex and in Austin, and we are now offering Neighborhood Delivery and a CSA. Please call or see our website at TexasDailyHarvest.com to sign up for Neighborhood Delivery.

THREE HAPPY COWS

CR 45, Earth, TX 214-908-2569 CountyLineFarms@gmail.com Providing other families with clean and great tasting dairy products made from our sustainable, organic certified, West Texas native grass pastures of contented, happy, and humanely treated cows is the mission of Three Happy Cows. Our products are free of any added hormones, antibiotics, toxic chemical pesticides or herbicides.

Due to the nature of the nutritional diet of our cows, our products have a wonderful fresh taste and maintains their flavor. Three Happy Cows products can be found at Central Market, Natural Grocers, Rosemeade Market, Cupboard, and Local Yocal.

ORGANIC HAIR CARE GLITZ ORGANIC SALON

By Appointment Only 214-824-5489 Debi@GlitzOrganicSalon.com GlitzOrganicSalon.com

Glitz Organic Salon is Dallas County premier organic hair salon. All our products come from the United Kingdom and are Certified Organic, Vegan and animal cruelty free.

Gone are the noxious fumes, stinging scalp, and watery eyes. We are ammonia free, high performance long-lasting permanent hair color. Your hair will be healthier, shinier, and more natural than ever before. We guarantee it. Our services include haircuts, hair coloring, hair straightening, weft creations and hair bonding extensions. Like us on Face Book as you check out pics of our peeps.

OSTEOPATHY

Independent Isagenix Distributor SylviaMoore1.Isagenix.com Sylvia Moore is an Independent Associate with Isagenix International, one of the fastest-growing companies in North America. Our proprietary solutions are transforming the Healthy Aging, Performance & Energy, and Weight-Loss industries. Our no-compromise approach to health and wealth generating opportunities helps thousands achieve their dreams—physically and financially. Visit SylviaMoore1.Isagenix.com to learn more about all of these opportunities.

Cranial Osteopath

Liz Chapek, D.O. 214-341-8742 Chapek.DoctorsOffice.net For structural and internal problems, head and body, to optimize inherent healing abilities: Infant (nursing, head shape, inconsolable crying), Young Child (developmental delay, recurrent ear infections), Female (infertility, pregnancy), All Ages (head trauma, pain/strain, imbalanced internal systems). For information: call us or check website’s Home and Practice News pages.

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OUTDOOR LIGHTING ALFRESCO LIVING, LLC Jon & Laura Petersen Anna, TX 972-924-2722 Sales@AlfrescoLighting.com AlfrescoLighting.com

Alfresco Living designs and installs outdoor improvements that make your outdoor rooms nicer. We take the time to design your Landscape Lighting to fit your lifestyle. Water Features, Mosquito Misting, Cool Fogging, Rain Water Harvesting and Christmas Lighting to take your outdoor living environment to the next level of pure enjoyment and a place where you can relax and enjoy the sound of a waterfall in a mosquito free evening while your landscape lights highlight the focal points of your yard.

PET CARE 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 Therapy, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and we offer Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad on page 36.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Senergy Medical Group is the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO invented by Dr. Jerry Tennant of Colleyville. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer health care professionals and home users an affordable, drug free and user-friendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe pain and intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in the management of post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. The Biomodulator uses technology designed to stimulate the body’s natural release of chemicals and by giving the cells the energy they are lacking.

When the cells are restored to their optimal level of energy the body can heal itself. There are many success stories and testimonials of patients’ recovery and pain reduction, some of which can be seen on our website. Senergy is not a medical office and cannot provide any medical advice or diagnosis. To make an appointment with Dr. Tennant, please contact his office at Tennant Institute for Integrative Medicine at 972-580-1156. See ad on page 34.

HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS 4851 Legacy Dr, Suite 301, Frisco, TX 972-294-0808 HealthyKidsPediatrics.com

Where your child’s healthy is our passion. We are an integrative holistic practice; offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. We believe optimal health is more than the absence of disease. It involves living the sort of lifestyle that promotes and embraces it.

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Natural and Organic Skin and Body Care Products 1-888-524-0579 BelloNaturale.com A full line of all natural and organic skin and body products and essential oils. Includes bath, body, facial, and hair products and therapeutic wellness oils. All products are certified organic and completely biodegradable and never tested on animals.

Users of Bello Naturale skincare products have experienced better skin moisture retention using less product and relief from some skin conditions that had not been responsive to their prescription medication. Free sample available. Visit BelloNaturale.com or call us today to find out more about our products and to order.

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LONE STAR DOG DOORS Dallas, TX 214-810-1785 Info@LoneStarDogDoors.com LoneStarDogDoors.com

Energy efficient, attractive and durable Dog Doors professionally installed. Let your dogs and cats live large with the freedom they deserve by getting a professionally installed Wall pet door in any type of wall, Door dog door, Screen pet door, Dog door right in the glass, or Pet door panel insert for a sliding glass patio door. Don’t be trapped into thinking that your dog door must be installed in a door.

With Lone Star Dog Doors you will benefit from our many years of remodeling experience plus we use Hale Pet Door products, representing the highest quality in the industry. Call 214-810-1785 today so we can install “Your Pet’s Doorway to Living Large” in the Dallas area.

10500 Deer Lake Lodge Rd. Montgomery, TX 77316 936-647-1383 DeerLakeLodge.com At Deer Lake Lodge guests are inspired to maintain or jump start wellness lifestyles with detoxification and cleansing programs that encourage and renew. Situated on 50 acres of wooded estate, 45 minutes from downtown Houston, this holistic wellness destination is secluded with a limited number of guests – ensuring each visitor’s personal quest for wellbeing is an attentive experience –and a sustainable, eco-friendly vibe, from building practices to landscaping to water and lighting.

Self-directed, multifaceted detox programs combine with juice fasting, colonics, fitness classes, energy work, spa treatments and weight loss. See ad on page 3.

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GREEN HOME RESIDENTIAL

Stephanie Ebbesen-Stuer 214-563-5769 StephStuer@gmail.com GreenHomeResidential.com Green Home Residential is the first green residential real estate brokerage in North Texas to specializing in healthy, sustainable high performing real estate. Return on your green home investment can show up in increased energy efficiency, improved indoor air quality and health, decrease in waste, and reduced water consumption, among other things.

Get the professionals at Green home Residential to find the shade of green that fits our real estate needs. We will customize services based on your requests and show you how to take advantage of government programs and incentives. Green living is healthy and healthy living is green. Call us for a complimentary consultation.

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6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas 214-331-8522 ConcordDallas.org Church that Grows people. Services are Sundays at 7:30am, 9:15am, 11:00am, 12:45am, and online at Streamingfaith. com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm.

Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE

5502 Ben Davis, Sachse UnityOfSachse.com 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com We teach positive psychology base on the Spiritual teachings of Jesus. Unity Church of Sachse holds services each Sunday morning at 11:30 am. Please join us each week as we share truths and principles to help you along your spiritual journey. After the service, join us for coffee and conversation. You will find recordings of each week’s message on our website to listen to at your convenience. Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available. Please call for appointment.

All events are posted on our website.

STRESS MANAGEMENT QUANTUM ZEN

Nance Woods 330 Market St, Baird, TX QuantumZen@windstream.net QuantumZenTX.com Stress? Illness? Injury? Biofeedback could be the answer. Distance sessions available. Quantum Zen also offers Human BioAcoustic Vocal Profiling and Nance is a highly sought after Reiki Master/Teacher.

Trying to sell your house but it just won’t sell? Keep getting an “unfriendly” feeling around your property? Property clearing is available.

Quantum Zen is a holistic wellness center specializing in stress management located west of the metroplex on Interstate 20.

THERMOGRAPHY THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS

Dr. Genie Fields 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405, Dallas, Tx 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times finding the underlying causes of disease.

Regulation Thermography looks at the entire body’s BEHAVIOR after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further evaluation and follow up care are offered as well. See ad on page 17.

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ROHDE’S NURSERY & NATURE STORE

1651 Wall Street, Garland 972- 864-1934 BeOrganic.com Rohde’s helps you get and maintain beautiful Yards and Gardens in a chemical-free environment. We know organics better than anyone else. Organic yards and gardens require less water, have fewer insects and diseases and result in better health for you, your family and the environment.

We will give you the guidance you need either in our store or at your home. Products and services include Landscaping and maintenance, natural fertilizer, natural insect control, unique garden gift items, pet food for dogs and cats, and a large selection of native and drought-tolerant plants. Call the experts today at 972-864-1934. See ad on page 25.

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Reiki Master Teacher, Founder, Yoga 4 Love 469-437-1334 Yoga4Love.net

Offering Yoga 4 Love (Y4L) Advanced Training Programs -200 hour Live Online and 300 hour In Studio.

We also provide Nutrition-Plus 90 Days to Feeling Fit; Life Coaching; Energy Work; Reiki and Online Yoga Classes. Yoga 4 Love facilitates an atmosphere of personal transformation through a strong mind | body | spirit connection. We are involved in extensive community service and collaborate with many community partners, conscious businesses and friends to expose as many as possible to the life enhancing effects of Yoga and meditation. Other Services: Goddess and Divine Feminine Empowerment, meditations, conscious music concerts, community events, festivals and conferences. Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio provides Far Infrared Hot Yoga, Beginner Yoga 101, Zumba, Pilates, Workshops and Dragonfly Spa. The Studio is located at 558 Bluebird Lane Red Oak, Texas.

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FAT BURNING COFFEE & TEA

Jon & Christi Hurley 615-653-5228 FatBurningCoffeeOrTea@yahoo.com CoffeeOrTea4me.com Drink coffee and burn fat. Join thousands of other coffee and tea drinkers who have lost those unwanted pounds. Try the Bfit challenge today!

Call Christi at 615-653-5228 and get ready for a fitter, healthier you!

WELLNESS CENTERS ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS and thermography CENTER

Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3345 Western Center Blvd, Suite 140 Ft Worth, TX 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com We help with acute and chronic health concerns ranging from autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut issues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, saliva hormone testing, essential oils, Platinum Energy foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We also offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 10 & 13..

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HELP WANTED ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT – Natural Awakenings Dallas Metroplex edition is hiring a part-time advertising sales representative. Experience in print or other media sales is preferred. Applicant must have interest in healthy living and must be self-starter. Job is commission-based with high incentive-based payouts and offers flexible schedule. Benefits include meeting interesting people doing innovative work in the green, healthy and sustainable living fields. Please email resume to Publisher@ NADallas.com and sate Ad Sales Consultant in the subject line.

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