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ircumstances provided me an opportunity to start my Thanksgiving season early and in earnest. I remain so deeply moved and transformed by my own experience of life-jolting situations—as well as those of friends, family and colleagues—that now the dust has cleared, we are seeing ways to move forward.

Freshly released from a potentially life-threatening condition, I praise God for surrounding me with loving family, prayerful friends and kind and compassionate wellness experts that have been part of our local Natural Awakenings community for more than seven years. Their encouragement, expertise and emotional support, including the sincere care of my integrative physician, made all the difference in my recovery.

All of this has had a profound effect on my overall outlook and attitude.

I’m glad to be in good health and refuse to let people and things stress me. I’m excited by life again and it’s a great place to be. I believe I will be in a constant state of gratitude forevermore.

My newfound state of optimism was challenged when I was recently alerted that the publisher of Natural Awakenings Long Island, Kelly Martinsen, woke up in the middle of the night to an electrical fire burning her house to the ground.

She posted on Facebook, “We had a fire and I know that there is word out there that we ‘lost everything’. I want to assure everyone that this is not the case. While our house may be totaled, ‘everything’ I need was found the morning after the fire as I held my kids (all three!) and my husband in my driveway… for now we have no needs.”

She went on to thank Waleska Sallaberry, who was staying with her and woke Kelly in time to get everyone to safety. Waleska publishes Natural Awakenings Puerto Rico with her husband, Luis Mendez (see September’s cover yoga photo); the family had relocated Waleska and the kids to New York after Hurricane Maria so she could enroll them in school. Luis remained in Puerto Rico, and together they are doing everything they can to help rebuild their beautiful seaside village and natural health community.

After having her life turned upside-down and witnessing fire demolish Kelly’s home, Waleska even posted a picture of her new 2018 planner, laying claim to the “Best year ever.” What if we all lived with such a healthy unattachment to material things, and maintained a peaceful sense of trust in what lies ahead?

Positive stories of people helping others abound, able to shine a bright light on the power of perspective, neighborliness and gratitude, even in times of hardship. Thanksgiving is a special reminder to express gratitude for all the good in our lives—especially that which can’t be bought or burned down. Whether it’s good health, a beautiful sunset, a compassionate hand or the embrace of a loved one, we benefit from the rich blessings only God can give.

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rving residents are now able to shop at a new Whole Foods Market grocery store at 6714 North MacArthur Boulevard. There was some delay as a result of the chain’s acquisition by Amazon, but every item sold in the store meets the same rigorous quality standards as ever, free of artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, preservatives and hydrogenated fats.

The 44,000-square-foot store has an instore bar with 16 beers on tap, growler fillings, wines by the glass and a menu of bar food favorites. New York-style pizzas are sold whole or by the slice. The store also stocks more than 100 specialty cheeses and more than 750 bottled wines.

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he Dallas YMCA will celebrate the golden anniversary of its signature Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot at 9 a.m., November 23, at Dallas City Hall. Nearly 30,000 participants are expected to turn out for the eightmile race and 5K fun run. There is the option for all participants to be chip-timed in both the eight-mile and 5k race with a $5 timing charge and a timed runner corral. All eight-mile runners will receive commemorative finisher medals.

The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot benefits YMCA programs that help strengthen the foundation of the community. The excitement that surrounds this event continues to grow each year as more runners and generations of families turn out to experience the fun and family-friendly atmosphere that is the backdrop to the race.

In depicting simpler times, folk artist Catherine Holman portrays the pleasures of everyday life in colorfully detailed, whimsical scenes. She also accompanies each of her fine art paintings with imaginatively written stories about the people and animals that inhabit her gentle world.

“As my brush works on the canvas, I dream of quaint villages where I would want to work and live,” remarks Holman. Of Pumpkin Valley, she writes: “Betty’s pumpkins were enormous this year. She’s been dreaming of all the wonderful pies, breads and desserts she’ll be able to make for the county fair. Her neighbor Hank thinks she should enter her pumpkin pie squares that he sampled. He’s willing to try all her new recipes, because Betty’s smile is as pretty as her desserts!”

Holman lives in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, a small town not unlike those she captures on canvas. “My paintings remind us of the value of living life at a slower pace, with more time for family and friends,” says Holman. “Today, it seems that everyone thinks that bigger is better, but I still prefer small, cozy cottages and getting to know my neighbors.”

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Taught by “Farmer Kim” Aman, youngsters get hands-on experience growing food and working together in the urban school garden, which is part of Moss Haven Elementary School, in the Richardson Independent School District.

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ormer first daughters Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager will tell tales and discuss their new book, Sisters First: Stories from our Wild and Wonderful Life, at 6:30 p.m., November 5, at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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EARTHx Film takes place during the EARTHx, global environmental expo April 2018 in Dallas.

All films must have an environmental or social topic. They are seeking stories that encompass climate change, conservation, energy, food and agriculture, water and ocean, wildlife, recycling and conservation, cities and transportation, and social justice. Student shorts made as part of an undergraduate or graduate university college program are also accepted.

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housands of pumpkins, gourds and squash have been assembled at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden for the 12th annual Autumn at the Arboretum.

This national fall festival running through November 22 has been named one of the best pumpkin picking experiences in the country by Trip Advisor and one of the world’s 15 most breathtaking gardens by Architectural Digest magazine. This year’s theme is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Autumn at the Arboretum includes the acclaimed Pumpkin Village with pumpkin houses and creative displays using more than 90,000 of the festive vegetables, along with hay bales and cornstalks. Pumpkins, Squash and Gourds, Oh My! It takes visitors along an actual yellow-brick road, spiraling through Pecan Grove with stops at each major occurrence in the story of Dorothy and her adventures in the “land of Oz”.

Vignettes include Auntie Em’s house, the Scarecrow’s Garden, the Enchanted Forest with the Tin Man and Cowardly Lion, Munchkinland, Emerald City showcasing the carriage pulled by A Horse of A Different Color, and the Wicked Witch’s Castle, including a Hay Bale Maze, mimicking the castle walls. Munchkinland is also the home of the Tom Thumb

classes, demonstrations, garden-to-table dinners, daily tastings, a hillside for picnicking and educational opportunities.

Mark Wolf, Dallas Arboretum board chairman, states, “A Tasteful Place aligns with the Arboretum’s mission of promoting the beauty and knowledge of horticulture, while providing educational opportunities for knowing where and how our food is grown.”

Pumpkin Patch offering pumpkins for purchase and activities for kids.

Adding to the annual Autumn pumpkin exhibit, the Dallas Arboretum recently opened a year-round destination named A Tasteful Place, a garden designed in the center, to mirror an ornamental kitchen garden or potager, as it is called by the French. The 3.5-acre addition is comprised of artfully arranged elements that include a pavilion with event space and a teaching kitchen, an orchard, beds of ornamental display vegetables, herbs and flowers, and a lagoon. The garden will host cooking

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Republicans, which is much more newsworthy than green Democrats,” Crow jests.

EARTHx Business Development Manager Lanny Shivers was also involved with the Earth Day festival since it beginnings. He worked in the corporate world for 20 years before Crow introduced him to the beauty of nature. Since becoming involved with EARTHx, Shivers has become more environmentally conscious in his own lifestyle. “It has affected

by Sheila Julson everyone in my family, from my parents to my children. Not only do we espite a lifelong passion for en- organizers changed the name to Earth compost and recycle, but also one vironmental protection, philan- Day Texas to reflect the event’s growing of my children became a vegetarian thropist and EARTHx founder Trammell magnitude. A year later, Earth Day Tex- and works on different environmental as expanded causes. It has brought me, personally, S. Crow had from two days respect in the business community, considered to a three-day as well,” he says. himself an event. armchair Shivers echoes Crow’s theory Today, that bringing all sides together has environEARTHx in- the power to help environmental mentalist.

However, a decade after retiring from cludes speakers, green exhibitors, mul- causes. “We invited the business the Trammell Crow Company, the com- tiple conferences, a film festival and a community to be involved bemercial real estate firm started by his green start-up technology business pitch. cause we knew that business drives father, Crow was inspired to act when The mass gathering of green-minded and change,” Shivers remarks. “We also a fellow businessperson invited him to green-curious people includes represen- educate people to understand that join in the fight against TXU Corpora- tatives from both the business commu- small change can have a big impact.” tion’s plan to build 11 coal-fired power nity and environmentalists; two groups Always thinking big, Crow plants in the state. Through their orga- known to be at odds over the years. Yet builds on the momentum of past Crow’s long-held belief events. Environmentally conscious nization, Texas Business for Clean is that to conserve is films have always been part of the Air, they soon conservative, and ev- festivities, but 2017 marked the got 200 busieryone really can come beginning of EARTHxFilm, in which nesspeople on together and see eye- Crow partnered with Dallas Film board and were to-eye to protect our Festival founder Michael Cain to able to influence planet and its resourc- bring 30 full-length documentaries Texas State Legises. “There is a play- and dozens of shorter films covering lation.

Those efforts conservation, climate change and inspired Crow to the environment. dive in and beThe EARTHx Pitch competition for come active in green business inenvironmental novation provides issues. In 2011, cash awards to he formed Earth Crow green technology Day Dallas, which Trammell S. start-ups. Those will has grown into the ing field return in 2018, along world’s largest expo, with new features conference and film festival related where busisuch as EARTHxLaw. to environmental issues. Recently re- n e s s e s c a n Because EARTHx is branded as EARTHx, the festival origi- w o r k w i t h so multifaceted, Crow nally debuted on Flora Street, in the environmenLanny Shivers says they generally Dallas Arts District. By the following talists, and and Trammell S. Crow avoided taglines and year, the event was already attracting t h e ‘ g r e e n themes, but because A-list speakers and moved to Fair Park Republican’ thing is very to accommodate growth. In 2014, important dialogue. We have green scientists and environmental ex-

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perts say that water will be the most sought after—and possibly fought over—commodity of the 21st century, oceans and water preservation is the theme for 2018 EARTHx. Oceanographer and Mission Blue founder Dr. Sylvia Earle, a past participant in Earth Day Texas, will again appear at EARTHx. “We’ll have about 30 non-governmental organizations solely devoted to oceans and ocean initiatives,” Crow says.

Other highlights of the 2018 EARTHx include a maker of sustainably built tiny houses, an animal habitat and species protection area, and Farmers Assisting Returning Military (FARM). The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation will also be involved with the 2018 EARTHx event.

The large expo is costly to put on, but Crow, along with generous corporate sponsors, foots most of the bill to keep the event free to the public. He continues to strive for bringing in the brightest and most qualified speakers and educators worldwide.

“We aspire to be a global brand, while still affecting real change in Dallas,” Shivers adds. “This is where we live, and we have made a big impact in this community.”

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cientists from the Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, both in Tehran, Iran, investigated the impact on leading diseases of regularly eating onion and garlic (both belonging to the genus Allium). Using data from more than 12,000 people for an average of six years, researchers assessed their onion and garlic consumption using a food frequency questionnaire and compared those measurements with blood pressure and incidences of both cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease.

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esearchers from the Tokyo Dental College, in Japan, have discovered a link between excessive overtime work and oral health by comparing overtime hours worked per month with the rate of untreated tooth decay. Of 951 financial workers studied, 13 percent of the men with no overtime hours reported tooth decay, while 19 percent of those working up to 45 hours of overtime per month did. This increased to 27 percent for those working 45 to 80 extra hours per month and exceeded 31 percent for those logging more than 80.

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way; in other words, you just incent Bolton, M.D., look at the tissues under the was always intellectuslides, and that’s pretty much ally curious and willwhat we were doing, but ing to look beyond simple since nobody really looks at explanations. Over the years, mold as a potential health he encountered people dealing problem, we started putting with respiratory and immunoour heads together and looklogical problems and had been ing at different things,” he to several doctors, yet none Vincent Bolton, says. could determine the cause of M.D. After years of research these ailments. Through extenand questions, Bolton and his sive research and detectivestyle problem solving, Bolton traced the fellow researchers were able to determine health issues back to an often overlooked why healthy people could still become ill from mold; they pinpointed how mycoculprit—mold.

After years of researching the effects toxins colonize in the sinuses. “That’s what led us to develop a test to identify of mycotoxins—poisonous chemical the actual mycotoxins,” Bolton affirms. compounds produced by fungi—he eventually formed RealTime Laboratories, Inc., a company that tests mycotoxin levels in patients through urine testing and DNA analysis. The business also provides environmental testing for homes and workplaces.

Bolton, a board certified anesthesiologist, was a doctor with the U.S. Navy for a dozen years. He also practiced Real Time Laboratories Headquarters anesthesiology and pain management in Carrollton in private practice in Maine, and with Bolton eventually connected with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Bill Rea, of the Environmental Health About 15 years ago, Bolton received a Center, in Dallas. Rea had reported his call from a friend. The friend’s mother encounters with patients experiencing had died unexpectedly, despite being similar symptoms—asthma, fibromyin relatively good health. The cause of algia, Alzheimer’s, celiac disease and death was determined as pulmonary more—yet physicians couldn’t figure out cardiac arrest; she stopped breathing where the problems were coming from. because her heart stopped. When the Rea was intrigued by Bolton’s mycotoxin woman’s house was examined, mold research and new testing method. was found everywhere.

Bolton notes that many doctors, due Around that time, Bolton’s wife to time constraints and common diagalso experienced sinus and ear probnosis theories taught in medical school, lems, and mold was later discovered in often went down the same paths, finding the YMCA building where she regularly no answers, only to end up diagnosworked out. Bolton and his research ing patients with the catchall ‘chronic partners began extensively researching fatigue syndrome.’ “There was no tool to mold spores. “The techniques taught in identify the positive agent until we came medical school are pretty benign in a

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along,” Bolton says. “We’re championing the undiagnosed—we weren’t taught anything about mold and mycotoxins in medical school when I went.”

In 2002, Bolton and a partner, Dennis Hooper, M.D., set up RealTime Laboratories in a Dalla’ Environmental Health Center office. Growth led to larger spaces, and today the firm occupies a 7,600-square-foot building in Carrollton.

“All of our testing is proprietary,” Bolton emphasizes. “We patented it, and we developed these tests in our laboratory.” Through RealTime Laboratories, patients can be tested for 15 mycotoxins that may be present in the body. Testing involves a simple urinalysis. A more comprehensive test, Mycodart, uses blood DNA testing to determine mycotoxin levels in immune-compromised patients.

Both tests are available throughout the U.S. Direct access testing (ordering a medical test without a doctor’s prescription) is available to consumers in 27 states. Other states require a doctor’s order to do the test. (In Texas, someone can just request a test. If testing comes back positive, RealTime Laboratories offers their Patient Navigator service, which connects patients with a registered nurse that can direct people toward health practitioners that understand the test results and provide treatment.

This year, RealTime Laboratories began offering environmental mold and mycotoxin assessment (EMMA) testing.

If someone has health problems due to mycotoxins, they could relapse after treatment by returning to a mold-infested home or workplace. While consumers can purchase basic mold testing kits at home improvement stores, Bolton says EMMA is more comprehensive in that it can detect hazardous mycotoxins and the molds that produced them.

Bolton explains that with proper diagnoses, treatment and ridding environmental contaminants from the home and workplace, people can see their health improve. RealTime Laboratories continues to educate both consumers and the medical community about the hazardous effects of mold exposure.

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Welcome and Overview In the United States today, there are more than 16 million cancer survivors. Due to dedicated science and advanced research, this number is multiplying as you read these words. At Baylor Scott & White Health, we want to meet the needs of this unique and complex patient population. We want to make the life we help to save – a life worth living to its fullest. With this goal in mind, and our focus on patient and family experience, we present to you Onward: The Survivorship JourneyTM, the oncology survivorship program for Baylor Scott & White.

Our survivorship program has been created by a multidisciplinary group of clinical oncology professionals. We understand once you hear the word cancer and your name in the same sentence, the world is never quite the same. There are personal fears, family concerns, financial worries and medical treatments that must be considered. It has been our goal to develop survivorship programming to help patients and their families navigate the cancer journey. We have carefully weaved art and music therapy with more traditional offerings because we know that healing is a body, mind and spirit collaboration. From rehabilitation and fitness to behavioral health and meditation, we have thoughtfully prepared survivorship classes to support the healing process.

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Preventing, Reversing and Managing Diabetes Naturally

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ore health practitioners today are recognizing both the mind-body connection, as well as energetic and metaphysical insights into preventing and reversing illnesses. As a result, those facing diabetes and other health challenges are accessing contemporary resources such as Louise L. Hay’s explanation of the emotional roots of disease in You Can Heal Your Life, and the medical science and natural methods explained by health researcher and author Gary Null, Ph.D., in No More Diabetes: A Complete Guide to Preventing, Treating, and Overcoming Diabetes.

Applying a “both” rather than an “either” approach illuminates the importance of recognizing the ways our thoughts, emotions and lifestyle choices can impact chronic illness and long-term health.

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Hay suggests that this metabolic disorder may be rooted in a feeling of being deprived of life’s sweetness and longing for what might have been, accompanied by a great need to control deep sorrow. Such chronic unease can show up as Type 1, or insulin-dependent, diabetes; Type 2, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes; latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), a slowly progressing variation of Type 1; or gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy.

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Kirshenbaum, a board-certified clinical nutritionist and owner of Enhance Nutrition, in Northbrook, Illinois.

She notes, “Elevated sugar and insulin levels raise triglycerides, a fat that circulates in the blood, and cholesterol, specifically the LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels. Triglycerides and cholesterol are important measures of heart health. Triglyceride levels of 150 mg/dl in fasting blood is a risk factor for a stroke or heart attack.”

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According to the American Diabetes Association, 8.1 million of the 29.1 million individuals diagnosed with diabetes were previously unaware of any early symptoms such as dry mouth, excessive thirst, frequent urination, constant hunger (even after meals), unusual weight gain or loss and lack of energy. “Many individuals only learn of their condition from a doctor-ordered routine blood test such as the A1C glycated hemoglobin procedure, which reads blood sugar levels over a three-month period,” advises Dr. Nancy Iankowitz, a boardcertified family nurse practitioner and founding director of Holistic and Integrative Healing, in Holmes, New York.

Individuals that consume large amounts of simple carbohydrates and sugars, are overweight or are exceedingly sedentary and eat unhealthy

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Making the highest-impact food choices is critical in the earliest stages of diabetes. That’s why nutritionist and holistic integrative health practitioner Saskia Kleinert, an independent practitioner who also serves as director of the Emeryville Health & Wellness Center, in California, helps patients integrate dietary changes into everyday life.

“Patient education includes the necessity of eating low-glycemic index foods and reducing blood glucose levels, while increasing healthy fats with nuts, avocado and olive oil,” advises Kleinert. She notes that antioxidant-rich plant foods are another key component of an effective dietary plan for all age groups.

The role of exercise is also vital for those needing to reverse pre-diabetes or managing diabetes aided by insulin injections. “Exercise increases the muscle cell’s demand for glucose, moving it out of the blood into muscle cells that use it as fuel, and so lowering insulin levels,” explains Jamie Coughlan, a naturopathic doctor who practices in Pleasanton and Pleasant Hill, California.

Dr. Angelo Baccellieri, owner of Westchester Wellness Medicine, in Harrison, New York, introduces patients to intermittent fasting, an eating pattern that helps treat insulin resistance and control blood sugar. “The concept is predicated on going 14 to 16 hours without food, replicating how our primitive ancestors ate. They feasted when food was available and fasted during famines, sometimes going several days without eating,” advises Baccellieri, who notes that intermittent fasting can be done one day a week.

“Our biochemistry actually does very well with this approach, which isn’t hard to do when your last meal is at 7 p.m. and you skip breakfast and delay lunch the next day until 1 p.m.

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Glucose, the human body’s key source of cellular energy, is the end product of the digestive system breaking down carbohydrates, proteins and fats for absorption in the intestines. From there, it passes into the bloodstream. Glucose also supplies energy for the brain. Normal blood glucose levels vary throughout the day. For healthy individuals, a fasting blood sugar level upon awakening is less than 100 milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dl) of blood. Before meals, normal levels are 70 to 99 mg/dl; otherwise, 100 to 125. Consistent readings above 126 indicate that lifestyle changes are needed to avoid eventual progression into full Type 2 diabetes.

When there’s an inability to efficiently transport glucose from the blood into cells, cells don’t receive the energy they need to function properly. “Elevated glucose levels contribute to blood vessel damage, high blood pressure and inflammation among other issues. High glucose causes insulin levels to spike in an effort to draw the glucose into cells.

This stresses the pancreas and causes a sugar crash, called hypoglycemia, which can lead individuals to make impulsive, poor food choices,” advises Marcy

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Eavesdropping on our repetitive inner mind chatter and observing its impact on outer experiences can reveal faulty thinking that disrupts the mindbody connection. Hay, a firm believer in the power of affirmations to send a message to the subconscious mind, recommends them to aid healing. For diabetes, she suggests, “This moment is filled with joy. I now choose to experience the sweetness of today.”

Null cites medical evidence that explains how the physical causes of diabetes are related to the pancreatic production of the hormone insulin and the body’s use of it, together with rollercoaster blood sugar levels determined by food selections, stress, sleeplessness, insufficient rest and lack of exercise. His approach for preventing, reversing or managing this debilitating condition is to raise awareness of the physical, behavioral and mental causes that lead to its emergence, and making healthy lifestyle choices that regulate blood sugar levels.

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trol and pycnogenol (pine bark extract) can raise antioxidant levels, in which most pre-diabetic and diabetic individuals are deficient, according to a study published in PubMed. Cautious health professionals tailor supplement recommendations to each patient.

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In The Diabetes Breakthrough, based on a scientifically tested way to reverse diabetes through weight loss, Dr. Osama Hamdy and Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D., explain a home-based version of the

12-week Why WAIT (Weight Achievement and Intensive Treatment) program offered at the Joslin Diabetes Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, in Boston. WAIT allows participants to reach their weight and blood glucose goals, along with improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and liver and kidney function.

The program’s success is due to doable increases in exercising that put greater emphasis on strengthening muscles; effective ways to change bad habits; successful portion control; healthy alternatives to favorite foods; carbohydrate counting; and meals composed of the right balance of complex carbohydrates and antioxidantrich plant foods, protein and fat, all to achieve optimum body weight and diabetes control.

and black coffee throughout. By 1 p.m., the body has been 18 hours without protein and carbohydrates, allowing insulin levels to remain at a low level.

Excess insulin from too much sugar shifts the body into a storage mode.

Having no sugar stores available, the body can then switch into a ketogenic state that allows the body to burn fat for fuel,” explains Baccellieri.

Herbs such as turmeric reduce inflammation. Berberine can help cells use glucose efficiently. Supplements such as vitamin C, B-complex, resvera-

No Quick Fix

Restoration of health begins with the most important lifestyle changes. n Replace processed and sugary foods in meals and snacks with nutrientdense, whole foods.

n Determine possible food sensitivities with an elimination diet. n Eat some protein with every meal. n Eliminate environmental toxins.

n Perform some form of cardiovascular exercise and resistance training at least three to five times a week.

n Add stress-relieving practices such as yoga, tai chi or qigong.

According to Hamdy, “On average, diabetes has the potential to rob you of more than 12 years of life, while dramatically reducing the quality of life for more than 20 years through chronic pain, loss of mobility, blindness, chronic dialysis and heart disease.” Such serious consequences also include stroke, hearing impairment and Alzheimer’s, he adds.

All provide good reasons to live responsibly every day, cherishing longterm goals of laying claim to the best possible health.

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Thanksgiving inspires a season of appreciation for what sustains us and gives meaning to life.

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Bangor, Pennsylvania, has opened her doors for intimate community events through the years. “My former home, a converted church, was a perfect space for organizing and a way to give back,” says Caldara, who has hosted gatherings on local environmental issues, music performances, literary nights and annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations.

Small living spaces can be just as welcoming and facilitate simple conversation, a valuable gesture. “The art of listening is such a beautiful, but rare act of kindness. I love technology, but there’s no denying that our devices have made us poor listeners,” says Michael J. Chase, of southern Maine, the founder of The Kindness Center, whose books include Am I Being Kind and Off: A Memoir of Darkness, a Manual of Hope.

Each month, Chase makes it a point to visit friends and send some handwritten notes instead of using social media.

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I’m just someone who likes cooking and for whom sharing food is a form of expression. ~Maya Angelou

“I think true sustenance is when our hunger for connection and belonging meet,” says Sarah Ban Breathnach, the Los Angeles author of The Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude. “When my daughter was small, we would purchase a complete Thanksgiving dinner for the local food pantry when we shopped for our own, saying, ‘One for us, one for them.’”

Nourishment of our emotional and spiritual selves often begins with choosing simple, whole food. Rocco DiSpirito, a New York City celebrity chef and author of Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious, reminds us, “Eat real food! Return to the basics of eating what’s produced by Mother Nature. You’ll become a better partner, parent and person.” Cooking is more enjoyable when shared; beyond partaking together, partnering in meal preparation is a fun way to nurture bonds with others any time of the year.

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that canceling out this much coalgenerated electricity from the Texas grid this quickly is unusual. “We’ve never seen coal numbers move this fast.”

Texas is already the top wind power state in the country, with nearly 36 million megawatt/hours.

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s a result of challenging plant and market economics, Luminant is set to shutter two coalfired power plants in Central Texas: Sandow, in Milam County, and Big Brown, in Freestone County, taking approximately 2,300 megawatts (MW) offline in early 2018. These two plants are economically challenged in the competitive Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market, and sustained low wholesale power prices, a well-supplied renewable generation market and low natural gas prices, along with other factors, contributed to the decisions.

Also, Alcoa’s energy-intensive smelter operation next to Sandow has closed, which was in effect subsidizing output from the power plant. Accordingly, the Three Oaks Mine, in Bastrop County, is closing, as well. Josh Rhodes, a research fellow at the University of Texas-Austin Energy Institute, says

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Try Some Stretches Four Ways to Flex Our Muscles

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Daily Moderation

For Chabut, moderation is everything.

“Gently warm up the body before moving into deeper stretches. Build heat in the muscles slowly to avoid potential injury,” she advises.

Proper stretching is beneficial, but not doing so can foster bad habits and cause muscle or tendon tears. “Stretching cold muscles or using improper techniques such as bouncing when holding a stretch position are common mistakes,” observes Whelan.

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“Different types of stretches access different muscles and different types of flexibility, but together, can benefit everyone,” says Wegman. There are many ways to stretch, but knowing what to do and when to do it can be key to optimum results and injury prevention.

Warming up to different types of stretches can be a little daunting, but the basic four (sometimes combined in terminology) are passive, static, active and dynamic. In the past, ballistic stretching was common and included potentially harmful bouncing techniques, but today dynamic stretching has become a favorite among trainers, consisting of specific, controlled movements that prepare the body for the demands of both engaging in sports and an average workout.

“Stretches can be confusing, so as a rule of thumb, I suggest dynamic stretching for any workout that involves movement and passive stretching for cooling down after a workout to release the muscles,” says Chabut.

Stretching also plays an important role in yoga, which generally complements different stretches by adding a mind-body connection. “Breath is the key difference between yoga and regular stretching,” notes Chabut.

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hether working out at the gym or taking to the trails, stretching is sometimes an overlooked asset to any exercise regimen. Eliminating stretches or not doing them properly increases the risk of injury and deprives muscles of what they need for optimum performance.

“Just because you are in shape doesn’t always mean you have good flexibility,” notes LaReine Chabut, a Los Angeles fitness expert and author of Stretching for Dummies. “If you do plenty of strength training and cardio, but you don’t do any stretching, you’re creating an imbalance in your body. Flexibility plays a big part in overall fitness.”

Loosening up correctly not only fosters flexibility, but also improves muscle endurance and coordination. “Everyone should be stretching, especially as you age, to maintain range of motion and balance,” advises fitness trainer Ben Wegman, of The Fhitting Room, in New York City. “A personal workout regime can be enhanced with stretching, which also increases mobility, improves posture and performance, and reduces stress levels.”

Nancy Whelan, a physical therapist and owner of The Physical Therapy Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, emphasizes the importance of proper technique for clients to avoid further injury, especially individuals that had a torn Achilles tendon. “Stretching is important when doing any exercise, and especially important following surgery or injury, because the body’s reaction to either one is to contract, which can cause secondary problems,” explains Whelan.

“I think the body has an intelligence we must listen to. We must acknowledge our limitations and the signals our body sends us to let us know that something is harmful or painful,” she notes. “When you take responsibility to take care of your body, it will take care of you.”

For injury prevention, dynamic stretching offers many benefits. “It’s the best because it ensures that all major joints have full range of motion and sufficient muscle length,” says Wegman.

She advises never to stretch an injured muscle or stretch too forcefully. “Introduce low-intensity stretching back into a regime only under a doctor’s supervision,” she cautions.

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“The use of breath allows you to get deeper into the muscle. Yoga also places particular emphasis on core muscles: the abdominals, lower back and spinal muscles. Through focus and deep breathing, yoga allows you to move beyond stretching into a deeper physical experience that both strengthens and focuses your body.”

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from its paws. For large dogs, soak one foot at a time in a bucket. Stand small dogs in a sink or tub, or dunk one paw at a time in a small container of solution.

Dilute povidone iodine to the color of iced tea and add to the footbath. Swish it around while the dog stands in it for two to five minutes. Talk soothingly and offer treats as needed.

Constipation, Diarrhea and Other Minor Digestive Issues Solution: Canned pumpkin.

For occasional mild tummy upsets, give a teaspoon of pumpkin for every 10 pounds of body weight, one to two times a day, either in food or as a treat, for non-allergic dogs.

Pumpkin’s soluble fiber can ease diarrhea and constipation.

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Minor Skin Abrasions, Cuts, Infections or Hot Spots Solution: Povidone iodine.

The gentle Betadine brand can allay staph, yeast and most common bacteria. It’s safe if a pet licks it.

Dilute the povidone iodine until it looks like iced tea, soak a clean cloth and gently wipe infected skin areas. Rinse the cloth, wipe the skin, and then pat dry. Repeat twice daily for a minor issue.

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Fleas Solution: Apple cider vinegar (ACV). It doesn’t kill fleas, but helps deter them. Put a solution of equal parts raw, organic ACV and water in a spray bottle and spritz the pet before they head outdoors plus dog bedding.

Consider adding it to a dog’s food as well; one teaspoon for every 20 pounds of pooch.

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Stretching doesn’t have to be reserved for workouts, and with a little discipline, its benefits can easily be attained at home or the office. “Take 10 minutes during your favorite TV program and perform a couple of stretches,” suggests Wegman. “Make it a point to get up every half-hour and stretch for five minutes before resuming work. If you aren’t being pushed or pushing yourself, you won’t see results or make improvements. If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.”

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Skunk Encounter Solution: Skunk rinse. In a pail, mix one quart of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, onequarter cup of baking soda and two teaspoons dishwashing liquid. For a large dog, double, triple or quadruple the mixture, based on their size and coat.

Apply the mixture to the dog’s dry coat, taking care to avoid the eyes.

Massage the mixture into the coat and skin for about five minutes or until the skunk smell starts to dissipate. Use a sponge to apply the solution to the chin, cheeks, forehead and ears.

Rinse thoroughly.

When rinsing the head, tilt the dog’s chin upward to protect the eyes.

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Toxin Ingestion Solution: Hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting. Use 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and give one teaspoon for every 10 pounds of dog weight. Add a little vanilla ice cream or honey to encourage swallowing, or simply syringe it down their throat, if necessary.

Walk the dog for a few minutes— movement helps the hydrogen peroxide work—which typically occurs within 15 minutes. If the dog doesn’t vomit in 15 minutes, give a second dose. If after another 15 minutes they still haven’t vomited, call a veterinarian.

Don’t induce vomiting if the dog is throwing up already, has lost consciousness or can’t stand, or it’s been more than two hours since they ingested the toxin. Harsh chemicals can cause burning both as they are swallowed and come back up. For these problems, seek veterinary care immediately.

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Crusty Skin and Nails Solution: Coconut oil. Skin treatments using 100 percent organic, cold-pressed, human-grade coconut oil can reduce flaking and improve skin quality, especially for seniors with crusty patches of skin and funky nails.

Bathe the dog, and then rub the oil into the skin all over their body, especially on dry areas. Let it absorb for about five minutes. Follow with another bath (not much lather) and a very light rinse. Also, dab it directly on hotspots, eruptions and rashes after disinfecting.

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During baths, pour diluted ACV of one cup of vinegar to one gallon of water over a freshly bathed dog (avoid the head) for a flea-preventive rinse. Massage the ACV solution into their coat and towel dry. Don’t rinse.

Alternatively, add about two cups of apple cider vinegar to their bathwater.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos – 6-8pm. Activities located throughout the garden include face painting for all ages, a henna tattoo artist, a DJ and maskmaking. Wine and beer are available for purchase, along with three food trucks. Free with admission.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. Dallas Arboretum.org.

Mindfulness for Stress Management – 7-8:30pm.

The goal of this workshop is to help you identify your signs/symptoms of stress and to provide you with accessible tools for managing it. $35. Mastermind Meditate, 3858 Oak Lawn Ave, Ste 410, Dallas.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Workshop – 1-3:30pm. Learn from different EV infrastructure companies about benefits, installation, station ownership, best practices, maintenance and cost.

NCTCOG Offices, 616 Six Flags Dr, Arlington.

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savethedate FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 8:30am – 4pm Sustainability Summit The 7 annual Sustainability Summit’s theme is Sustainable Cities/Resilience/Environmental Justice. The Keynote: “Moving Vulnerable Communities from Surviving to Thriving” will be given by Mustafa Santiago Ali, senior vice president of climate, environmental justice and community revitalization for the Hip Hop Caucus. Participate in this full day of workshops, breakout sessions and synergy sessions. Free. th

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Dallas County Community College District: Sustainability Conference – 8am. The theme this year is sustainable cities/resilience/environmental justice.

Cedar Valley College, 3030 N Dallas Ave, Lancaster.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Fall Shred Day – 9am-1pm. Join us for a free document shredding event. Bring all of your documents and watch them shred on the spot. Open to all. Free.

Four locations: Cedar Hill Branch. 755 N Hwy 67, Cedar Hill; East Dallas, 8344 E RL Thornton Fwy, 110, Dallas; 2475 Arapaho Rd, Garland; 2750 N Galloway, Mesquite.

miniMantra Kids yoga – 10-11am. Family classes are designed for kids ages 3-10 and their caregivers, but kids of any age and all abilities are welcome to join. Free. TreeHouse Dallas, Walnut Hill and Central Expressway. MiniMantraKidsYoga.com/events/ family-yoga-50-min.

Thanks and Giving – 10-11:30am. This workshop will teach attendees to use gratitude to more deeply appreciate themselves and others, and envision a peaceful and mindful holiday season. $35. Mastermind Meditate, 3858 Oak Lawn Ave, Ste 410, Dallas.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

DRC Half Marathon, 5K and Relay – 7:30am.

Come run the oldest half marathon in Texas! In 2017, we have lots to celebrate, especially as the 2017 RRCA National Half Marathon Championship race.

Norbuck Park at White Rock Lake, 200 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas. DRCHalf.com/.

Meditation for families with Children aged 5-10 – 10am-12pm. A class for helping families explore values of peace, love, respect, and happiness so that children may grow up with self-respect and respect for others. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. BKDallas.net.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Manic Monday Wine Down – 5-8pm. End the Monday madness at Whole Foods. The bar will feature $1 off wines by the glass. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. WholeFoodsMarket. com/Stores/LasColinas.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Woodshed Smokehouse 5K Social Run – 5:30pm.

This will be a chip-timed social run. Every registered participant will receive a post-race margarita/drink and taco. $15-25. The Woodshed Smokehouse, 3201 Riverfront Dr, Fort Worth. CRCWoodshed.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Women in the Environment: Chocolate and Wine Networking – 5-7:30pm. Bring a bottle of wine or your favorite beverage and appetizer/chocolate to share. Parking accessible on Commerce and is free after 6pm. Keep Dallas Beautiful Office, 701 Commerce St, Dallas. WEChocolateandWine2017. eventbrite.com.

Public Citizen: Texas Climate Change Tour – 6:30-8:30pm. Join us to learn what the science of climate change is telling us and what role the city can play in this urgent fight to preserve a livable climate. Now is the time to get involved. Free.

Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Bldg H, Spindletop Room, Farmers Branch. Facebook.com/ events/1730582707249070/.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards – 5-9pm. The sixth annual environmental

awards hosted by the Memnosyne Institute, will honor sustainable leaders in the nonprofit, municipal and business sectors of North Texas. $35. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 817-732-0722.

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Trinity River Audubon Center: Nike Hike Owl Prowl – 8-10pm. Visitors will take a guided night hike through the Great Trinity Forest and explore how our senses change with the setting of the sun. $15/in advance, $20/at the door. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. TrinityRiver.

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savethedate NOVEMBER 9 5:30 - 830pm Sustainable Leadership Awards Dinner The sixth annual Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards, hosted by the Memnosyne Institute, will honor sustainable leaders in the nonprofit, municipal and business sectors of North Texas. This year’s event will feature Lee Stetson, who has performed as the pioneering conservationist John Muir in Yosemite National Park for over 30 years. $35-55.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Texas Society for Ecological Restoration: 2017 Annual Conference – Nov 10-12. 8am-5pm. Conference will feature informal networking, outdoor learning and fun. University of North Texas, Environmental Education, Science and Technology Bldg, Denton. Chapter.Ser.org/Texas/.

A Night With Nature – 7-10pm. Highlights of the evening include hors d’oeuvres, live music, s’mores by the fire, beer, wine and vodka specialty drinks, stargazing, night nature hikes, silent auction and more.

River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RiverLegacy.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

March of Dimes Fort Worth Run for Babies – 8am.

Join at the inaugural March of Dimes Fort Worth Run for Babies. $25-40. Prairie Vista Park, 9345 General Worth Dr, Fort Worth. Bit.ly/2y0GHM3.

Brain Fit: Building a Better Brain – 9am-12pm. At this event, you’ll learn which things effect your brain health and gain access to health principles designed to improve not only your brain health, but your overall wellbeing. $0-15. The Mix Coworking and Maker Space, 9125 Diceman Dr, Dallas. 469-941-4899.

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R-Bazaar Recycled Art Show and Sale – 9am-4pm.

Eco-friendly event featuring: Recycling artists and vendors; children’s recycled creation make space; recycled fashion show; and much more. Free. First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1959 Sandy Ln, Fort Worth. 817-451-1505. Tinyurl.com/Rbazaar.

Turle Creek Arts Festival Debut – Nov 11-12.

10am-5pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. The inaugural Turtle Creek Arts Festival, a new, two-day arts festival. Free.

Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas. 404-8321222. TurtleCreekArtsFestival.com.

can obtain it. $15. 4917 Rushden Rd, McKinney.

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Nighttime Scavenger Hunt – 7-8pm. Join to explore Caddo Lake State Park in the dark while using your senses to find the items on our list. Prizes for finishing participants. Free with park entrance. Boat Ramp Picnic Area, Caddo Lake State Park. 903-578-0160.

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Friday Night Lights: Ted Talk – 7-8:30pm. Explore three unique TED Talks on abundance, optimism about the future, and creating happiness. CSLDallas, International Parkway, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. CSLDallas.org.

Trinity River Run – 4pm. Grab your friends, dress up in your craziest costume and experience the beauty of the Trinity River in Dallas. Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, 320 Singleton Blvd, Dallas. TrinityRiverHalfMarathon.com.

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Saturday Story Time – 11am-12pm. Children of all ages are invited to listen to fun, seasonal stories presented by a librarian from Arlington Public Libraries. Free. 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington.

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Energy Healing for Anxiety Free Living – 7:158:30pm. Come and learn how you can use energy healing techniques to minimize the moments of anxiety in your life, especially during the holidays. $15. Abundant Life Wellness Center, 3904 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth. AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com.

Carrollton Runners Club Prediction 5K – 7:30am.

No timing watches are allowed and the individual that comes closest to their predicted race time wins. $2 per person. Josey Ranch Athletic Complex, 1440 Keller Springs, Carrollton. CarrolltonRunners.com.net.

Women’s Moon Gathering – 3-4:30pm. Our Women’s Moon Gathering invites women to take time out for sacred reflection and meditation on the divine feminine. $20. Dallas Yoga Studio, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-443-9642. DallasYogaCenter.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot – 9am. Turkey Trot is a tradition that draws people from all over the country.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Nasher Gallery Lab: I Would Dye For You – 6pm.

Discover Japanese Shibori dyeing techniques with artist Catherine MacMahon and learn to manipulate fabric to make patterns with indigo and ingenuity.

Free with admission, RSVP required. 2001 Flora St, Dallas. NasherSculptureCenter.org/.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Gong Meditation Workshop – 6:30-7pm. Enter the studio, lie down on a nest of blankets and bolsters, and allow the sounds to “wash” over you as Kenny Kolter takes you on a deep inward journey. $20. Dallas Yoga Studio, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-443-9642.

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How to Increase Your Vibrational Frequency – 7-8:15pm. There are amazing spiritual, mental, emotional and physical benefits to having a high vibrational frequency and there are many ways you

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Saturday Night Dances – 8-10pm. Come join us for music, dancing and fun for the whole family with popular dances from the 1930’s to the early 1970’s. $4/adult, free/children 12 and younger. Historic Pavilion, Daingerfield State Park. 903-645-2921. Steve.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26

Carrollton Runners Club Mile/5K – 7:30am. A low-key 5K and 1 mile race. $2. McInnish Park, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton. CarrolltonRunners.com.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19

savethedate NOVEMBER 21 9am DALLAS YMCA TURKEY TROT The YMCA celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Turkey Trot. A tradition since 1967, the Trot has provided a fun morning for families on Thanksgiving Day. It was relocated to downtown Dallas to showcase the big city.

The race brings people in from all over the world. It includes the choice of an eight-mile distance, a 5k Fun Run/Walk and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7pm. Refreshments at 6:30pm. Learn about our area’s native wildflowers and also about cacti and succulents from two speakers with colorful photos. Free. Brookhaven College, Bldg H. 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch.

DallasSierraClub.org.

Pumpkin Spice 15k, 10k and 5k – 8am. The Pumpkin Spice run is our new fall multi-distance race. This race will give you a chance to celebrate the season and get some great selfies. $34-64. Panther Island Pavillion, 395 Purcey St, Fort Worth. RunProject. org/PumpkinSpice/.

America’s Grasslands Conference – Nov 14-16.

8am-5pm. This event brings together researchers, natural resource professionals, farmers and ranchers, policy experts and conservationists to discuss relevant issues related to the conservation of North America’s grasslands. NFW.org/Our-Work/OurLands/Americas-Grasslands-Conference.

Thanksgiving Day Service and Community Potluck – 11am-3pm. Celebrate gratitude, being part of the CSL Dallas community, and sharing the love with a Thanksgiving Service and Feast. Free. CSLDallas, International Parkway, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. CSLDallas.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12

BJNC Photography Contest Entries Due – All day.

The mission of the Bob Jones Nature Center Photography Contest is to give nature photographers the opportunity to showcase their amazing work in our local community. Submissions are easy – just upload your photographs online. $5/youth, $10/adult. BJNC. org/Things-To-Do-At-BJNC/Photography-Contest/.

Even if you’re not a runner, there are fun activities for the whole family to enjoy: clowns, bounce houses, live musical entertainment and more. City Hall Plaza, 1500 Marilla St, Dallas. TheTrot.org.

Presented by the YMCA of Dallas Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St, Dallas 75201 For more information and to register visit TheTrot.org

Whole Kids Story, Craft and Snack Time – 1011am. Bring in the kiddos for this fun activity hour.

Whole Foods will have a story and/or craft and snack at the Whole Kids station. Ages four and up welcome.

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Creative Discovery – 6pm. Use the methods of Human-Centered Design for problem-solving and boost your creative confidence. Free with admission, RSVP required. 2001 Flora St, Dallas. NasherSculp tureCenter.org/.

savethedate SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 10am– 7pm

Holistic Festival of Life

Join the largest wellness festival in North Texas featuring dynamic speakers, yoga, movement meditation, dance, music and amazing vendors focused on healthy living. Free.

SPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE FOR VENDORS WHO MENTION THIS LISTING Presented by Mystic Mandela Location: Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano For more information and to reserve vendor space contact Jennifer Rae, Director at 469-401-4777 or Jennifer@holisticfestivaloflife.com.

HolisticFestivalofLife.com.

All Calendar events for the December issue must be received by November 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email Publisher@NADallas.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

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

817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth — Showtimes and features online. $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.

Arboretum Amber Ale – 10am-3pm. Get excited for the new beer, Arboretum Amber, which is an amber ale created from a special blend of both North American and German malts, brought to you by Texas Ale Project. Through January 2018. $6. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas.

Outdoor Sculpture Garden — 11am-5pm, MonWed; 11am-9pm, Thurs-Sun. Located in the heart of downtown is a sculpture garden shaded by mature oaks and filled with pools of water and forceful waterfalls. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

Lunch Time Yoga — 11:30am-12:15pm. Take a break from your day and spend lunch with us! Enjoy a 45 minute flow class that will to re-energize your body, mind and spirit. Free. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821.

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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. DallasMedi tationCenter.com.

Happy Hour at Bar Alto — 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Patrons may sit at the bar or in the cafe or take it with them while they shop. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket. com/Stores/ HighlandPark.

Happy Hour at Sundown at Granada — 5-7pm.

Half price flatbread, $3 Guns & Oil American Lager, $5 house wine & $4 well drinks. Neighborhood beer garden and restaurant, featuring wild caught seafood, organic meats and dairy, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. 3520 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-8238305. SundownAtGranada.com.

sunday Hiking Yoga — 9-10:30am. Our 90-minute yoga hikes stretch, strengthen and re-focus you on the trail. $20. Revechron Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas. 972505-1201. YogaBusinessConnection@gmail.com.

CardioYogaFusion.com/HikingYoga.html.

Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification — 9-11:15am. Participate in meditation, chanting and readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita.

9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:15am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-2489126. AnandaDallas.org.

Vegan Sunday Brunch at Spiral Diner — 9am5pm. Vegan diner and bakery since 2002. Sunday brunch features vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, breakfast quesadillas and organic mimosas. 1314 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth & 1101 N. Beckley, Dallas. SpiralDiner.com.

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.

Yoga for Children & Tweens — 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821.

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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.

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

Vickery Meadow Market — 10am-3pm. Community farmers market with local farmers, ranchers and artisans selling fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, hand-crafted foods and more. Half Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest, Dallas. GoodLocalMarkets.org.

Dallas Theosophical Study Group – 11am12:30pm. The Theosophical Society is a 100-year-old organization that encourages the comparative study of religion, philosophy and science. Open to all.

Through December 2017. Free. Central Market, 5750 E Lovers Lane at Greenville, Dallas. TheosophyDallas@Gmail.com.

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

214-670-8443.

Meditation at the Crow Collection of Asian Art — 2-3pm. Join Kadampa Meditation Center of Texas in the Crow Collection galleries to learn meditations to relax body and mind, achieve inner peace and develop a kind and patient attitude toward others.

Free. Crow Collection of Asian Art, 2010 Flora St, Dallas. MeditationInTexas.org.

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

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

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

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Monthly Meditation — 7:30-8:30pm. 1st Mon. Join Lake Highlands Acupuncture for this monthly meditation. Beginner and seasoned meditators are welcome. RSVP suggested. Donations welcome.

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

Su/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 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. 972-462-5136.

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

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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. 214-642-0002. Walz.Jennifer@gmail.com.

DallasHolisticWellnessCollective.com.

Circle of Men — 7pm. A regular gathering in a safe non-competitive environment to share with other men. This powerful tool helps men feel better in general. Love offering. The Gathering Place, Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas.

214-826-5683. Drew Weininger: KarenRomestan@ DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org.

Kalachandji’s Yoga — 7-8:15pm. A wonderful beginners and intermediate class on yoga. Donation.

Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas.

214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna.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. 817-4532328. CommunityOfHope.com.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class — 7-8:30pm. Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Packages available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org.

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

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

Meditation for Health and Healing — 7-9pm. Join experienced teachers Jon and Linda Caswell as they guide students through a practical, secular practice.

No chanting or incense. Donation. Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas. 214267-8636. Heather@LakeHighlandsAcupuncture. com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

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

AnandaDallas.org.

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

3-week, 2-step series, then 3-week waltz series. Sandunga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton. Info, cost: 972-418-1600.

wednesday 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

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Laughing Yoga — 7-8:15pm. 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. 214-5216157. LaughYoga.org.

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.

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Spiritual Sewing Sweeties – 1-4pm. If you can trace and/or cut fabric and have time to lend to a great cause, just show up. All are welcome. Through December 20. Free. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Lane, Dallas. UnityDallas.org.

Yoga for Children & Tweens — 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821.

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

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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 Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson.

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Coloring Club for Adults at Oak Lawn Library — 6-7:30pm. We will provide you with colors and coloring pages or you can bring your own. Enjoy time with other creative people, de-stress, and have some fun! Adults 18 and up. 4100 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas. 214-670-1359.

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

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

Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/ seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661.

Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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 Expy, 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 each month. Free.

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

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

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Rockwall Holistic Practitioners Network Meeting — First Wed. 6-8pm. Monthly meeting of holistic practitioners in Rockwall and surrounding areas to share information, ideas, events and fellowship. $125 annual dues. Cris Stone Pilates, 203 N Alamo Rd, Rockwall. 214-454-2842. Cris Stone: CrisBStone@gmail.com. Facebook.com/RockwallHolisticNetwork.

Group Meditation — 6:15-6:45pm. Strengthen your meditation practice by joining us for a half-hour session comprised of various meditation practices.

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

Info@CSLDallas.org

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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.

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

Chill Yoga 101 — 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow. Yoga is significant to everyone in a personal and unique way. Breathe, feel and let go for a moment. All levels welcome. $12 suggested donation.

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

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. 972-462-5136.

Family Fun Fridays at the Dallas Arboretum — 10am-2pm. Join every Friday in the shady Pecan Grove for face painting, a petting zoo, silhouette artist Micki Triggs and music for the little ones. $15.

8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6612. Dallas Arboretum.org.

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.

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

White Rock Lake Cleanup — 9am. 2nd Sat. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Love of the Lake, northeast corner of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard, Dallas. 214824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org.

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

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Yoga in the Park — 10-11am. Enjoy the serenity of yoga in the park. Perform sun salutations with guidance from Dallas Yoga Center. Meets at the Muse Family Performance Pavilion. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. 214-7164500. Info@KlydeWarrenPark.org

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Dr. Daniel Strader 8222 Douglas Ave, Suite 810, Dallas 214-363-7777 2Grin.com A 3rd generation Dallasite, practicing Biological Dentistry for 30 years, we offer non-toxic, healthier, metal-free ceramic crowns, bridges, and implants. Mercury fillings are removed and replaced safely, and we offer convenient office hours with after work appointments. Experience a pampering environment in our centrally located office. Call our concierge to schedule an appointment now. See ad on page 13.

Dr. Kotsanis blends modern medicine with time-tested older disciplines, creating unique treatments for each person. He believes proper nutrition is the foundation and applies this to treating conditions ranging from autism spectrum to chronic diseases. You’re invited to his FREE monthly Lunch & Learns. The schedule’s on their website.

Gordon Dawkins, LMT 202 S. Austin Dr, Suite 200, Allen 214-998-6916 MassageByGordon@gmail.com

TENNANT INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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

Recognizing that the human body is not simply a collection of independent parts but rather an integrative whole -we treat it that way. Conditions treated include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as thyroid support, adrenal support, hormone replacement. essential oil therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. See ad, page 7.

NATUROPATHIC HEALTH

At Massage By Gordon the massage is tailored to you! Licensed Massage Therapist with over 5 years experience and strong massage skills. Available for in and outcalls. Comfortable massage room and shower available.

Booking in advance is recommended but last minute inquiries are welcome!

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MEDICAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER DALLAS

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

LIVING SPRINGS NATURAL HEALTH Monica Jaynes, ND, MSN, RNC, CCT Julie Clowers, ND, MSN, RNC, CCT 6700 Horizon Rd, Suite 100, Heath 972-722-4668 LivingSpringsNaturalHealth.com

HERBAL MEDICINE

Kotsanis, MD Constantine A. 2260 Pool Road, Grapevine 817-481-6342 DrKotsanis@gmail.com KotsanisInstitute.com

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

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Smile Ranch is a spa-like dental experience that treats the whole being. Their office practices, treatments, and protocols stand by the belief of biological dentistry.

Robyn Abramcyzk, DDS wants to keep her patients safe from dangerous toxins and help them maintain a beautiful smile. They do not use toxic fillings or substances. See ad on back cover.

We have a network of comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, offering full range cancer-related and integrative medical services. Whether you want to learn about types of cancer, screenings, prevention, healthy living or support, Baylor is here for you. We offer the experience, expertise and technology you can trust. See ad , page 6.

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Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath 972-772-7645 SmileRanchDentistry.com

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Employing a team approach and a mission of empowering clients through education, our practitioners harness many unique alternative therapies to assist the body in balancing energy and nutrients to stimulate the immune system and normalize overall health. Primary services include thermography, bioscan, ozone therapy, stem-cell therapy and bio-frequency. See ad on page 14.

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PRODUCTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE

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

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

Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times finding underlying causes of disease. It looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further evaluation and follow up care are also offered. See ads, pages 5 & 22.

VETERINARY

We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, userfriendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad, page 28.

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

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

SPIRITUAL

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12 Metroplex Area locations Hollywoodfeed.com

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

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

We are a full service Veterinary hospital that focuses on the day to day needs of your pet, from preventative care, illness to surgical support.

Devoted to helping support your aging pet, we provide rehabilitative therapies, acupuncture, education and supplemental support. Our goals include advocacy, enrichment services and we provide home delivery of medications and pet nutrition. See ad, page 31.

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

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

CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH

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

As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad, page 33.

ALL CREATURES EVERY SPINE (A.C.E.S.) Dr. Amy Hayek Dr. Bill Ormston 214-802-7815, 843-860-8336 AllCreaturesEverySpine.com

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

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

Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

5502 Ben Davis, Sachse 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com UnityOfSachse.com

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE

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

ABRAMS-ROYAL COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com

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

Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3904 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com

We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut is-sues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads, pages 17 & 20.

ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS

2455 Ridge Road, Suite 151, Rockwall 972-771-8900 RockwallColonics.com

“Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comforta-ble and healing environment.

We know that time-honored healing traditions – Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal medicine, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic and Colonics work. Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Relief from pain, stress and tension and the opportunity to achieve your highest potential.”

See ads, pages 19 & 22.

YARD AND GARDEN LANDSCAPING WATER MANAGEMENT

ROHDES ORGANIC NURSERY

YOGA CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO

3525 William D. Tate Ave, Grapevine 817-416-6600 MarshallGrain.com MGC@marshallgrain.com Serving north Texans since 1914, we provide landscaping design, installation and maintenance, drainage and irrigation services, hardscaping and organic maintenance services, as well as organic gardening supplies, pet supplies and you will find the best selections available of native trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs for our kitchen garden.

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

ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS AND THERMOGRAPHY CENTER

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

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.

As the first organic nursery in DFW, we know organics better than anyone else. Products and services include landscaping and maintenance, natural fertilizer, natural insect control, unique garden gift items, pet food and a large selections of native and drought-tolerant plants.

See ad, page 11.

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mind what exercise is to the body. ~Joseph Addison

1710 Tantor Rd, Dallas Tom@LandscapeWaterManagement.com 213-878-0312 LandscapeWaterManagement.com Licensed Horticulturists Tom and Bella Thompson have been specializing in irrigation, landscape design and turf management since 1995, using the newest water saving products available.

The goal is to save you water and money. Need your sprinkler system to operate at maximum design level, solutions to commercial or residential irrigation or drainage problems -call immediately for a consultation.See ad, page 31.

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