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In Harmony and Health

his month’s issue of Natural Awakenings delves into two important subjects, wellness and sustainability, that ostensibly are unrelated.

However, as we witness mounting evidence of the inextricable connection between our health and our environment, it feels less and less abstract.

After all, God created the world as a symbiotic relationship—man and nature, living in harmony, surviving and thriving together. Polls have shown that 70 percent of Americans believe the climate is changing, and about 60 percent feel that climate change is human caused. Yet most also feel helpless to address the crisis themselves, saying it’s the responsibility of governments to do something (and only 6 percent feel that governments actually will).

Why the disconnect? Why the apathy? These answers are likely found in human nature, in some people’s belief that climate change is happening so slowly and over such a vast area that they will be long gone before it affects them. They don’t have to worry about it or do anything about it now. Instead, they can wait on the painfully slow government to do something, sometime in the “whenever” sphere. Or they can leave it up to the greenies, those nutty environmentalists who are always making so much noise.

Fortunately, new research is showing that public attitudes on this issue are shifting, that more Americans are beginning to see and believe that they and their families are being impacted by the effects of climate change. While these people don’t yet constitute a majority, their numbers are growing, and I believe that they will soon make a big difference in how our nation responds to this global crisis.

What’s most interesting to me is why attitudes are shifting. It appears that believers are being made by 1) the routinely catastrophic nature of modern weather events—from rain, snow and hail to tornadoes and hurricanes; and 2) personal health impacts. Based on their own experience and that of their families, friends and neighbors, Americans are beginning to recognize and accept the fact that air pollution from any source is dangerous to their health.

To a lesser degree, they are also beginning to understand that air pollution (caused by fires, and excessive heat mixed with particulates in the air that don’t belong there) causes global warming. While the most vulnerable populations are on the front lines of climate change, the air in a region is something we all share.

Some of us have more resources to mount a better personal defense against climate change, enabling us to stave off negative health impacts longer; however, unless there is systemic transformation to reduce global warming, we will all be affected in some way. Many of us will become climate refugees, as it appears many from the Bahamian island of Abaco have recently become.

And it seems that every week I meet someone who moved here to North Texas years ago after Hurricane Katrina. Across the world, people are picking up and leaving their homes and their countries because drought, rising sea levels, warming seas and wildfires are destroying their ability to pursue their livelihoods.

While you’re thinking of these big things, don’t forget the little things—like your teeth and gums. “Mouth Matters: A Holistic Approach to Oral Health,” (page 24) explains how problems with the “doorway to the body” can usher in larger health issues, and explores less invasive, less toxic approaches to keeping the mouth and teeth well.

In “Rethinking Our Stuff: Moving Toward a Circular Economy,” (page 30) Yvette Hammett offers an easy roadmap for designing an intentional lifestyle that limits pollution, keeps products and materials in use and out of landfills, and regenerate natural systems. And our feature on slow food—it’s the opposite of fast food (page 32)—shows yet another facet of the health-environment connection, as it encourages a deeper appreciation of eating “farm to fork,” which is healthier for us, for nature and for local economies.

This month’s issue is chock-full of news and resources to help you live a greener, healthier lifestyle. We hope you enjoy it and find something that encourages you and inspires you to take action.

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Contents 14 HOW CLIMATE CHANGE

AND GLOBAL WARMING AFFECT TEXAS

20 SPINAL SOLUTIONS Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

22 HERNIATED DISCS AND DECOMPRESSION THERAPY

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24 MOUTH MATTERS

A Holistic Approach to Oral Health

26 NORTH TEXAS

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Biological Appoaches for Complete Oral Health

30 RETHINKING

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Moving Toward a Circular Economy

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Green Source DFW Awards Celebrate Sustainability

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October 12 features the AT&T Red River Showdown between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooner, and DART has modified train and bus service (DART. org/redrivershowdown). The State Fair Showdown on October 19 pits the Southern University Jaguars against the Texas Southern University Tigers.

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he eighth annual Sustainable Leadership Awards, hosted by Green Source DFW and its parent nonprofit, the Memnosyne Institute, will take place November 14 at the Dallas Arboretum.

The evening will kick off with an awards ceremony celebrating North Texas green heroes. Categories include Environmental Science and Innovation for new products, business models or ideas benefiting the environment; Conservation Activist for preserving resources, wildlife and green space; Green Project or Program for a profit or nonprofit; Coke Buchanan

Volunteer of the Year for outstanding volunteer service to a green cause or organization and other specialty awards.

Montopolis, an Austinbased music ensemble, will perform The Legend of Big Bend. The musicians include members of the Austin Symphony, Okkervil River, The Polyphonic Spree and the Tosca String Quartet.

Green Source DFW publishes GreenSourceDFW.org, an online publication featuring original reporting on environmental news, green trends and sustainable advancements in North Texas.

Tickets include buffet dining with vegan options. Location: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas. For more information, call Julie Thibodeaux at 817-732-0722, email Julie@GreenSourceDFW.org or visit GreenSourceDFW.org and Tinyurl.com/2019GreenAwards.

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Food, drinks a museum experience and special guests culminate with a film screening and panel discussion at 7:30 p.m., with Vegan Hippie Chick with a Race Car, Leilani Munster as emcee. Speakers include Anousheh Ansari, the first female private space explorer and first female space ambassador, and Ken McQueen, the new region 6 EPA administrator.

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he largest, longest-running event in North Texas celebrating cultures around the world, the 15th annual Plano International Festival is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 12, at Haggard Park. The grassroots, all-volunteer event manifests a passion for diversity and inclusion features food, music, dance, displays and science activities that bring the community together to foster communication and understanding between cultural groups.

A Fitness and Wellness Fair is at the adjacent Courtyard Theater and Cox Playhouse from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with flu shots for adults and flu mist for kids, free screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, bone density, BMI, cholesterol, HIV and more. There will be dental and vision screenings for kids as young as 6 months old and pre-screening for qualified women to get free mammograms at a later date. Massages, CPR demos and lessons about healthy eating, poison prevention, breast feeding support, free home repairs, affordable health services for kids, stroke signs, cancer education and more are all part of the fair.

In addition to a comprehensive waste reduction program, the festival has green living exhibits, tips for how to live with zero waste and eco-friendly children’s crafts.

Admission and services are free. Location: 901 E. 15th St., Plano. For more information, visit PlanoInternationalFestival.org.

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he 37th annual Susan B. Komen Dallas Race for the Cure will take place October 26 at North Park Mall, with a fundraising goal of $1,200,000, and American Airlines as the top corporate team. This movement that started here in Dallas in 1982 with a few hundred women has grown into a global series of more than with nearly 850,000 people participating worldwide. Race day begins at 6 a.m., with registration and breakfast at Hope Village. The 1k and 5k fun run and walk and the timed 5K begin at 8 a.m. The Survivor March with the Taylor Pace Orchestra and awards presentation starts at 9:15 a.m.

Komen Dallas County funds life-saving breast health services to help uninsured and underinsured residents and research to find the cures so that future generation will not have to face this devastating disease.

Location: 8687 N. Central Expwy., Dallas 75224. For more information and to register, visit Info-Komen.org.

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ast year, the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) began exploring the social justice aspects of sustainability by hosting several events designed to spark conversations and ideas among students and employees. A 2019 DCCCD Sustainability Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., November 8, at Eastfield College, will address solving climate change and creating a cleaner, healthier and safer world that works for everyone. “Although these problems are complex and the goals are audacious, everyone in the community can be a part of solving issues related to sustainability,” says Georgeann Moss, Dallas DCCCD executive administrator of sustainability. “For Dallas County residents to survive and thrive, we need a strong economy, a healthy environment and the peace of mind that comes from feeling safe in our communities.”

This year’s theme is Sustainability as a Social Justice Practice: Developing Resilient Strategies. The purpose is two-fold: provide information and resources to community members that want to learn about sustainability and inspire participants to become active in the quest to achieve sustainability in Dallas County. Ian Garrett, an associate professor at York University, in Toronto, will deliver the keynote address. His expertise is sustainability in arts and culture.

DCCCD uses and supports the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (dcccd.edu/dallassupportssdgs) as a teaching and learning framework, with special emphasis on quality education, an end to poverty, zero hunger, decedent work and economic grown, reduced inequalities as well as peace, justice and strong institutions.

Admission is free and the public is invited, but registration at dcccd.edu/sustainabilitysummit by Nov. 4 is required to receive a complimentary lunch. Location: 3737 Motley Dr., Mesquite. See ad on page 15.

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A Healthy Choice for Teeth and the Planet Dental floss, that little everyday staple in our medicine cabinets, has been taking on a bad name environmentally. The smooth, slippery flosses that are the top choice among both dentists and consumers are made with a Teflon-like product containing toxic PFAs and PFCs. The wax coatings and flavors of ordinary nylon flosses are typically made with petroleum products that may be endocrine disrupters.

The floss, plastic spools and flip-top containers can’t be recycled easily because of their size, and floss filament easily tangles up recycling machinery. In landfills, their toxins leak into the soil; in waterways, floss can entangle and even kill sea creatures. And washing and reusing floss isn’t a good option because it runs the risk of introducing bacteria into new areas of the mouth, warns the American Dental Association.

However, a handful of new eco-options in flosses have emerged, primarily with silk and bamboo, which are biodegradable and free of chemicals. Blogger Beth Terry at MyPlasticFreeLife.com rates Dental Lace, a floss made of 100 percent silk coated with candelilla wax from Mexican trees, as her favorite product. It’s packaged without a plastic coil in a refillable glass container, making it a 99 percent zero-waste product. In addition, the company, based in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, offers a vegan bamboo version.

Bamboo flosses in eco-friendly containers are also made by Los Angeles-based Terra & Co. (with activated charcoal, coconut oil, peppermint oil and no synthetic fragrances, sweeteners or artificial colorings, in a cardboard box); and Altoona, Florida-based Lucky Teeth (activated charcoal, candelilla plant wax, organic peppermint oil and tea tree oil, in a glass jar). Two other easy-to-find flosses,

by Eco-Dent and Tom’s of Maine, are made of nylon, but are covered in natural vegan waxes rather than beeswax or petroleum-based waxes. They come in compostable cardboard boxes but include plastic spools.

Advice columnist Umbra of Grist.org recommends switching to an oral irrigator or water flosser that plugs into the wall or runs on a battery—sometimes rechargeable—because it effectively removes plaque, is reusable, produces no trash, lasts for years and uses relatively little water and electricity.

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How Climate Change and Global Warming Affect Texas

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exans have been hearing for many years that our state’s climate is changing for the worse. According to an August 2016 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency report, most of Texas has warmed between one-half and one degree Fahrenheit in the past century. Yet, many allow this to fall on deaf ears.

A Santa Cruz, California-based solar panel company, Sandbar Solar, recently did a survey that shows a lack of knowledge about climate change exists. Fifty-eight percent of people were not knowledgeable that, among other things, the use of fossil fuels, deforestation and agricultural activities, cause global warming.

Forty-four percent think that the climate is warming because of recurrent weather patterns. Seven percent think the sun is getting hotter. Another 7 percent think the Earth is moving closer to the sun. Sad news, indeed, knowing that environmentalists are making a concerted effort to spread the truth.

In Texas, a few things that are happening under our noses that a great many people take for granted. In Texas’ eastern two-thirds, even with increased rainfall, the soil is becoming drier. Rainstorms are more intense and flooding more severe. In coming decades, storms will likely be more severe, deserts may expand and farmers will face increasingly hot/dry, causing agriculture problems. Some people may possibly suffer health problems due to this.

Our Earth is warming, therefore, the climate is changing.

Since the late 1700s, we have increased carbon dioxide in the air by 40 percent. Other greenhouse gases are also increasing, warming the surface and lower atmosphere about one degree over the past 50 years. On our coasts and otherwise, we experience increased humidity, average rainfall and heavy rainstorms as evaporation increases and the atmosphere warm. Drought also affects some areas.

Visitors to our beaches see that sea levels are rapidly rising.

Climate change and groundwater pumping cause sinking. If oceans and atmosphere continue to warm, sea level might possibly rise two to five feet in the next century.

Wetlands and dry land will submerge, beaches will erode, coastal flooding will worsen and many dependent birds and fish will suffer. Public access to beaches and tourism will be hampered.

Coastal homeowners and businesses know that for the past 20 years, tropical storms and hurricanes have caused massive repair and cleanup. Warming oceans cause high waves to lash out while scientists scratch their heads as to whether or not the intensification will be long-term. Nonetheless, it looks as if hurricane wind

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speeds and rainfall rates will increase as our climate temperature continues to climb.

Not only will more powerful storms cause flooding, but sea levels will rise as storm surges become higher. Coastal homeowners and businesses will see their insurance deductibles increase. Cities, transportation systems and coastal oil/gas facilities are vulnerable, causing people to relocate; possibly creating some climate change refugees.

The changing climate will likely increase inland flooding, as well. The last 50 years in the Great Plains shows that rainfall during the wettest four days of the year increased about 15 percent, which will likely increase and cause more flooding.

Water will become less available.

Warmer temperatures increase evaporation, causing vegetation/soil problems. All seasons will see less rainfall. Research shows that 70 years from now, the longest period without rain annually is likely to be at least three days longer than today. Both increased evaporation and decreased rainfall reduce the average flow of rivers and streams.

The 14 percent of Texas farmers that irrigate crops won’t have sufficient water.

Panhandle and to-the-south plains farmers know that most irrigation water is groundwater from the High Plains Aquifer System, which is becoming depleted. Since the 1950s, stored water in the aquifer has declined by more than 50 percent in certain areas of Texas. These are just a few perils that face us because of climate change.

For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/TexasClimateChangeReport.

For more information about climate change, global warming, how they affect our health and why we should care about it, tune in to Healthy Living Healthy Planet Radio from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, beginning October 5 on iHeart Radio, KXFR 1190 AM, streaming simultaneously on the iHeart Radio App. A podcast will be available at HealthyLivingHealthyPlanetRadio.com.

Minnie Payne is a Texas-based freelance writer and contributing writer to Natural Awakenings magazines and other green living publications.

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Reduce Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure With Maternal Vitamin D Children born with low vitamin D levels have an approximately 60 percent higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 6 and 18, reports a study of 775 Boston children published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. Those with persistently low levels of vitamin D through early childhood had double the risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 3 and 18.

Higher systolic numbers increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Because infants’ vitamin D levels are determined by the mothers’ levels during pregnancy, researchers suggest exploring an official recommendation for vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy.

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In a Brazilian study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, extracts of rosemary leaves and pomegranate peels, along with a South African herb known as misty plume bush, significantly reduced the ability of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria to grow and spread in the laboratory, a finding that may help develop new strategies against the superbug.

Up to 75 percent of women deal at some point with the itchiness, discharge and sexual discomfort and pain of vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida species, the most prevalent being Candida albicans. Egyptian laboratory researchers tested fennel oil and eight other plant-based essential oils on 19 Candida albicans strains that were resistant to the antifungal medication fluconazole. They found that the fennel oil had significant antifungal properties against the strains, outperforming chamomile, jojoba, nigella, fenugreek, cod liver, peppermint, clove and ginger oils. When combined with fluconazole, fennel was effective on seven strains, theoretically lowering the need for higher doses of the medication.

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Consider Motherwort to Avoid Pesticides to Lower Reduce Postpartum Bleeding Kids’ Risk of Depression A meta-review of 37 studies that included 7,887 mothers giving birth found that an injection of oriental motherwort (Leonurus japonicus), a Traditional Chinese Medicine herb used for thousands of years, decreased blood loss and other adverse events during birth at a minimal cost with few side effects.

Take Cordyceps to Enhance Immunity Cordyceps, a fungus that grows on caterpillars high in the Himalayas, has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a rejuvenating and performance-enhancing medicine. The latest Korean research shows it also boosts the immune system. Scientists tested 79 healthy adults for eight weeks, giving 39 of them 1,680 milligrams of cordyceps a day in capsules and the other 40 were given a placebo. The cordyceps produced a 38 percent increase in natural killer (NK) cell activity, which plays a role in immunity by detecting and killing virus-infected cells, tumor cells and abnormal cells.

Take Rosemary to Boost Memory, Mood and Sleep The common kitchen herb rosemary holds promise for insomniacs. Iranian researchers tested 68 university students for a month, giving them either 1,000 milligrams of rosemary herb each day or a placebo. Those that took the rosemary herbal supplement had improved memory, reduced anxiety and less depression at the end of the month. Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory scale, those taking the rosemary slept better, as well.

Another reason to consider organics: A study of 529 teens and preteens linked high exposure to pesticides to a higher risk of depression.

University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers studied children between 11 and 17 years old in the Ecuadorian Andes, the thirdlargest exporter of roses. The flowers are routinely sprayed with organophosphate insecticides known to affect the human cholinergic system, a key component in the function of the brain and nervous system. Drawing blood samples, the researchers found that teens that had lower levels of acetylcholinesterase enzyme activity resulting from pesticide toxicity showed more symptoms of depression, especially in girls and those younger than 14. The findings back up anecdotal reports from Andeans of a rise in teen depression and suicide.

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Extraterrestrial Matter Found on Earth

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The endangered Florida panther has been saved from extinction thanks to the introduction of female Texan pumas, reports a 10-year study conducted by the University of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The pumas, which like the panthers, are a sub-species of cougar, were brought to Florida in 1995 to counter the effects of habitat loss and health issues caused by panther inbreeding, including heart defects, infertility and other genetic problems. The panther population has since rebounded from a low of 20 to 30 cats to between 120 and 230.

Diplomatic Freeze

Conflicts Heating Up Over Arctic Reserves

Scientists warn that the Arctic is heating up much faster than the world average because of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Over the last five years, the region has been warmer than at any time since record keeping began in 1900, which is opening up untapped reserves of oil, gas, uranium, gold, fish and rare earth minerals. At a May meeting of the Arctic Council, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Russia and China against “aggressive” actions in the region, saying, “This is America’s moment to stand up as an Arctic nation.”

Gao Feng, the head of the Chinese delegation to the council, whose mission is to foster cooperation among Arctic countries and protect the fragile environment, says, “It’s [the U.S.] a country that stepped out of the Paris Agreement and then they’re talking about protecting the environment of the Arctic.”

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Humanitarian Plea

Environmental Destruction Tapped as War Crime

Twenty-four scientists from around the world published a letter entitled, “Stop Military Conflicts From Trashing Environment,” in the journal Nature, urging the United Nations International Law Commission to create protections for the environment in armed conflicts. It reads, “We call on governments to incorporate explicit safeguards for biodiversity, and to use the commission’s recommendations to finally deliver a Fifth Geneva Convention to uphold environmental protection during such confrontations.” The four existing Geneva Conventions and their three additional protocols are globally recognized treaties that establish standards under international humanitarian law for the treatment of wounded military personnel, shipwrecked sailors, prisoners of war and civilians during armed conflicts. Violating the treaties amounts to a war crime.

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The Makhonjwa Mountains of South Africa harbor some of the planet’s oldest rocks, including meteorites that have been striking the Earth for eons. According to the peer-reviewed journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, researchers using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy have discovered a 3.3 billion-year-old layer of rock that contains two types of insoluble organic matter, both of which suggest extraterrestrial origins, making it the oldest extraterrestrial organic matter ever identified. Many scientists think the basic molecules of life may have originated in outer space.

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Runoff Results

Askwsar Hilonga, Ph.D., a chemical engineer and public health scientist in Tanzania, grew up dealing with waterborne diseases such as cholera that made him ill. According to the World Health Organization, he has used his scientific expertise and local knowledge to develop a purification system based on nanomaterials. While the filter is still under study, stations have been set up throughout Tanzania, mostly managed by women, to help those that otherwise would not have safe drinking water.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates the algae-choked “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Mississippi River spanned 7,829 square miles this summer, roughly the size of Massachusetts and considerably above the 6,000-square-mile five-year average. The largest recorded Gulf dead zone to date was 8,776 square miles in 2017. Dead zones occur when algae sinks and decomposes, sucking oxygen from the water and making it impossible for marine life to exist, jeopardizing billions of dollars generated by commercial fishing in the area. The phenomenon is primarily attributed to chemical fertilizer runoff from Midwestern farms into the Mississippi, exacerbated by warming trends.

Nanoparticles Purify Water

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Unexpected Aquatic Rebound

Overfished and struggling widow rockfish are returning to the Pacific coast. Legal protections since 2001 had made it illegal to take the fish commercially, and fisheries managers implemented “catch share” regulations as the fishing fleet dwindled from 400 to 50 trawlers. But the fish have made a faster comeback than expected. National Marine Fisheries Service biologist Jason Cope notes that scientists were surprised by how quickly some rockfish species can reproduce. “We thought it might take a century or so for them to rebuild themselves; it’s now taking maybe a decade.”

Superfund Success Story Toxic Site Now Welcomes Walkers

A wood-treating process for telephone poles that caused soil and groundwater contamination prompted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate 47 acres in Bellingham, Washington, as a Superfund site in 1997. The cleanup, including removal of 28,000 tons of contaminated soil to a repository, reestablishment of a natural stream and restoring wetlands, is now complete, with walking and bicycling paths, newly planted native trees and wetland shrubs, and returning birdlife. The Oeser Company, which cooperated with the cleanup, has operated at the site since 1943 and continues to do so.

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Mushrooming Problem

Climate Crisis May Promote Superbugs

A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrug-resistant fungal superbug, Candida auris. A decade after it was discovered in 2009, the superbug has popped up in many genetically distinct strains in more than 30 countries on three continents.

Mystified, scientists say that fungal diseases are relatively uncommon in humans because of body temperature, but if they adapt to rising temperatures and aren’t easily treatable with medications, they could increasingly endanger human health on a global scale. “Global warming may lead to new fungal diseases that we don’t even know about right now,” warns Arturo Casadevall, lead author of the study published in mBio and chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area. ~William Lauretti

Spinal Solutions Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

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hiropractors are often perceived as back pain specialists, but optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system. This means practitioners can address many conditions that transcend typical expectations.

The human spinal column sports 31 pairs of nerves, some corresponding directly to digestive, reproductive and respiratory organs, which might explain why regular spinal adjustments and other chiropractic techniques can be helpful for seemingly unrelated conditions like asthma, chronic headaches, hormonal imbalances and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

A scientific review of 179 published papers focusing on various non-musculoskeletal conditions shows benefits of fullbody chiropractic treatment for asthma, infantile colic and cervical vertigo. Results are also promising for middle ear infections in children and pneumonia in seniors.

Clinical evidence suggests the nervous system is a cohesive factor in achieving overall wellness. “In chiropractic and 20

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holistic philosophy, the body is considered a self-healing organism,” explains chiropractic physician and applied kinesiologist Marc Terebelo, of the Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Southfield, Michigan.

“The nervous system controls the body, so issues in the toes or fingers may be caused by spinal issues in the neck and low back.

Likewise, bladder and menstrual cycle problems can be caused by injury to the low back or pelvic regions.”

William J. Lauretti, a New York Chiropractic College professor in Seneca Falls, concurs with the benefits of holistic treatment. “Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area,” he says. “Most chiropractors have a wide variety of treatment approaches to offer, including advice on nutrition, lifestyle, stress management and exercise.”

Chiropractic and Digestion

It’s worth noting that the nerves that innervate important digestive anatomy— from the salivary glands to the stomach down through the intestinal tract—branch

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off the spinal cord at various levels of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. “This means that chiropractic adjustments given to [the] neck, mid-back, lower back and sacrum are important to optimal digestive function,” says chiropractor Sean Cailteux, of Exodus Health, in Shawnee, Kansas.

In his practice, Lauretti has observed better digestion as a positive side effect to regular adjustments. “I’ve had a few patients over the years who reported improvement in digestive problems after chiropractic treatment of the mid- and low back. In some of those cases, the improvement was serendipitous, because the patient didn’t discuss their digestive symptoms initially, only after they noticed the improvement.”

Hope for Headaches and TMJ Dysfunction

Chronic tension headaches and migraines can become the norm for too many individuals, but chiropractic care—including spinal adjustments, nutrition advice and addressing emotional causes such as stress and anxiety—can be key in reducing pain and getting to the root of the problem.

“Technically, only headaches with a list of very particular characteristics can be properly diagnosed as migraines,” Lauretti explains. “The cause of many cases of chronic, long-term headaches is often from poor function of the muscles and joints in the neck.” These types of headaches often respond well to treatment focused on restoring normal function to the neck, he says.

TMJ disorders can cause painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms, including facial and tooth pain and locking of the jaw. Chiropractic treatments often provide reliable relief. “The TMJ is a very important joint in the body, with thousands of neuroreceptors. TMJ involvements can

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cause headaches, particularly around the ear or side of the head, vertigo, tinnitus and other hearing issues,” says Terebelo.

Cailteux notes that aside from experiencing jaw pain and headaches, someone suffering from TMJ disorder may have difficulty chewing, and may experience an audible clicking of the jaw with movement.

“Chiropractic adjustments can be particularly helpful, especially when delivered to the TM joint and the neck. Gentle, softtissue manipulation of the muscles and tendons of the jaw, specifically the masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles, is also a highly effective treatment.”

For a true holistic approach and lasting success, Lauretti offers this advice: “Look for a doctor who is willing to work as part of your healthcare team and who’s willing to refer you for specialty care when appropriate.”

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Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Herniated Discs and Decompression Therapy

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isc herniation, or bulging of the discs, most commonly occurs in the lumbar spine (lower back) and typically develops due to the displacement of disc material beyond the space of the intervertebral disc. The spine is a collection of individual vertebrae that are stacked on top of each other from the neck to the buttocks. The intervertebral disc is the region between each vertebra that provides support and cushioning to prevent rubbing of vertebrae.

The intervertebral discs contain a gellike material called a nucleus pulposus (similar to the oil present in the shock absorbers of vehicles).

It is responsible for reducing friction between the vertebra and provides lubrication to aid in spinal movement. The rupture of the coverings through the outer layer of the disc surrounding this gel-like substance results in the herniation of a disc. Disc herniation may result in symptoms that include debilitating lower back pain that can make daily activities

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challenging to perform.

A herniated disc may have many primary and associated symptoms, but the lower back pain is usually the first symptom. In a majority of cases (mild to moderate), this pain will last for a few hours to days, and then subside without any medical or surgical intervention. However, weakness of a lower extremity, leg pain and numbness or tingling often follow.

In more than 50 percent of cases, the leg pain ultimately travels beneath the knee and can involve the ankle and foot.

Loss of bowel or bladder control from compression of the surrounding nerves is a rare symptom of lumbar disc herniation that may indicate a more serious problem that needs immediate surgical attention.

Research and clinical trials indicate that the herniated disc is responsible for a large number of cases of the back, leg, neck and arm pain syndromes.

Because the intervertebral discs don’t have their own blood supply, they do not receive oxygen and nutrients directly. They use a diffusion process created by decompression and motion to enhance healing and restore nutrients. According to a recent study, specific exercises and combination of stretches is NADallas.com

an effective option to relieve lower back pain.

However, all cases don’t well respond to these exercises and require additional therapeutic procedures to improve function in persons with symptomatic disc herniation.

One of the safest, effective and noninvasive back therapy to reverse disc herniation is spinal decompression therapy. It uses an U.S. Food and Drug Administrationapproved machine and specifically designed technique to gently and gradually stretch the spine. This stretching ultimately lessens the load on the herniated disc (compressed nerve root) and can result in a reduction or even absolute alleviation of pain.

Decompression therapy, also known as IID therapy, is cheaper than long-term use of pain medications and surgery. It is non-invasive, completely drug-free and requires no extensive recovery time. The prognosis rate is very high, as it can help 80 to 95 percent of people suffering from chronic back or leg pain due to disc injury.

Those suffering from herniated discs, degenerative disc disease or bulging discs should consult an experienced chiropractor. Many proven alternatives to expensive prescription pain medications and invasive back surgery are available. The discovery of the right herniated disc treatment solution, like spinal decompression therapy, can dramatically provide pain relief and improve a patient’s quality of life.

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We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?

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he mouth is the doorway to the body,” so the saying goes, and today we know just how true that is. Years ago, the biannual trip to the dentist was typically a simple “drill-andfill” operation, with other health concerns not given a second glance. Now, emerging research shows that when we neglect basic oral care—even that annoying task of nightly or post-meal flossing—we endanger our heart, lungs, kidneys and even our brains by allowing the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums.

In April, University of Louisville School of Dentistry researchers reported that the bacteria P. gingivalis, which flourishes in gum disease, was found in brain samples of deceased Alzheimer’s patients— and that inflammation, swelling and bleeding in gums can transport the bacteria from the mouth into the bloodstream simply through chewing or teeth-brushing.

The study also linked the bacteria to rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia.

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Advanced gum disease also increases the risk of cancer by 24 percent, especially lung and colorectal cancers; quadruples the rate of kidney disease; and increases the risk of strokes, coronary artery disease, diabetes and pre-term births, other studies show.

These findings have sobering implications for the nearly half of the American adults over age 30 and 70 percent of adults 65 and older with gum disease. “Science has proven that a healthy mouth is a healthy body,” says San Francisco holistic dentist Nammy Patel, author of Age With Style: Your Guide to a Youthful Smile & Healthy Living.

Body, Mind, Teeth

It’s part of the reason for the fresh interest in holistic dentistry, sometimes called biologic dentistry. “We look at the entire body, not just the mouth,” says Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, and president of the Holistic Dental Association (HDA), based in Coral Gables, Florida. Holistic dentists abstain from toxic

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materials, remove amalgam fillings, may be wary of root canals and focus on minimally invasive procedures—some of which may be high-tech and cutting-edge, such as lasers to clean teeth and gums, ozone therapy to slow the growth of infections and air abrasion to “sandblast” away small areas of tooth decay.

Holistic dentists work closely with a wide range of other complementary practitioners. “We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?” Patel explains. That may mean prescribing a head massage, acupuncture session, meditation lessons or dietary counseling. They may run blood tests for biocompatibility of materials and incorporate approaches from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, herbology, homeopathy, iridology, craniosacral therapy and energy medicine. They will look for signs of sleep apnea and often treat it. However, with the added tests and consultations, they tend to be more expensive, with many procedures not covered by dental insurance. Their numbers are small: Only 391 of 199,000 American dentists belong to the HDA, or about one in 500.

Yet the natural health movement that drives holistic dentistry is having an effect on the profession at large. Many dentists nationwide, pressured by patients and aided by new technology, are abandoning toxic and invasive options for less harmful methods. Controversial mercury amalgam fillings are being edged out by less toxic options like resin composites that match teeth color; the amount of mercury sold in the U.S. for dental amalgams fell by half between 2001 and 2013.

Conventional dental X-rays, which in a Yale study published in the American Cancer Association journal Cancer were linked to non-cancerous brain tumors, are yielding to computerized digital X-rays with a fifth of the radiation: As many as two out of

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three dentists have switched over. And aided by computer imaging software and 3-D printers, dentists are fabricating new crowns, implants, bridges and dentures right in the office, instead of using what Austin, Texas, dentist David Frank calls “intrusive analog [gooey impressions] that left patients feeling claustrophobic, highly anxious and consistently worried about gagging.”

We look at the entire body, not just the mouth. ~Robin Abramczyk

When visiting a dentist, whether holistic or not, it’s wise to be prepared with a natural health mindset. Some questions to ask are:

What are you filling the cavity with? Just say no to amalgam, a mixture

Should I have my amalgam fillings removed? Holistic dentists like Patel

give a strong yes. “The problem arises with mercury when you chew or brush your teeth. The abrasion creates heat and causes the mercury to off-gas. Those vapors get swallowed and go into your body, where they’re stored—and that creates significant health hazards—because we’re talking about a known poison,” she says. Other dentists disagree about removal, citing its risks: Holistic pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil, for example, writes that removing amalgam fillings is often unnecessary, costly and stressful, and recommends exchanging them for composite resin only when they break down.

Do I really need antibiotics? Oregon State University researchers found in a study this year of 90,000 patients that the

wary of the following ingredients: fluoride, sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan and sodium hydroxide. These ingredients are a plus: baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), green tea, Eucalyptol, menthol, tea tree oil and vitamin D.

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of heavy metals, of which about half is elemental mercury that slowly releases toxic vapors. Plus, “Heavy metals can leak into the enamel tubes of the teeth causing the teeth to appear gray or dark blue and making them brittle over time,” warns Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Rhonda Kalasho.

Instead, ask for relatively nontoxic options such as porcelain or composite resins, which can be made of materials such as silica, ceramic, plastics and zirconium oxide. Some composite resins contain the endocrine disrupters Bis-GMA or BPA; for extra protection, ask for one that doesn’t, or ask the dentist to use a rubber dam to prevent swallowing it.

Toothpaste: Study the labels and be

antibiotics often prescribed by dentists as prevention against infection are unnecessary 81 percent of the time, and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Typically, patients didn’t have the precise cardiac conditions that warranted the extra caution.

Is a root canal the best option?

Some holistic dentists counsel against root canals, citing the risk of long-term health problems caused by lingering bacteria, and advocate the use of herbs, laser therapy or extractions instead. “If root canals were done 20 to 30 years ago, it is definitely a problem, because there were not enough technological advances to clean out all the bacteria which could cause chronic health complications,” says Patel. “Nowadays, depending on the tooth root, canals can be 99.9 percent cleaned by lasers.”

Back to the Basics Considering the stakes, preventive care is all-important and there are many natural options to guarantee robust oral health.

At the natural health store or drugstore, consider the following options:

Toothbrush: Electric toothbrushes re-

duced plaque 21 percent more and gingivitis 11 percent more after three months compared to manual toothbrushes, reported a review of 56 studies involving 5,068 participants. Those that rotate rather than brush back-and-forth clean slightly better.

are coated with toxic, Teflon-like perfluorinated polymers linked to kidney and testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis and hormonal disruptions. A recent study found higher levels in women using those flosses.

Instead, use the old-fashioned nylon kind or try out new flosses made of biodegradable silk or bamboo or those infused with antimicrobial tea tree oil. Or, consider a water flosser, which Canadian researchers found were 29 percent more effective at plaque removal than string floss.

Mouthwash: Mouthwashes containing

alcohol significantly raise the risk of throat cancer, Australian researchers found. Instead, opt for super-healthy green tea as a mouthwash, as well as a drink. Studies show that it protects teeth from erosion and promotes healthy gums. Another simple option is warm salt water, using one cup of water and one-half teaspoon of salt. A 2017 study by the Cochrane medical study organization found it is virtually as effective as the prescription antiseptic mouthwash chlorhexidine in reducing dental plaque and microbes.

Pulling: An ancient Ayurvedic remedy, this involves swishing a spoonful of organic coconut oil around the mouth and through the teeth for 10 to 20 minutes.

The oil’s lauric acid, a natural antibacterial, has been found in studies to reduce plaque formation and fungal infections, as well as the strains of bacteria linked to bad breath and irritated gums.

Taking care of our teeth and gums is simply worth the daily time and trouble to facilitate long-term health. “Your oral care should be taken just as seriously as watching your diet,” advises Kalasho.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

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Biological Approaches for Complete Oral Health

by Sheila Julson A biologic dentist (also called a holistic dentist) practices with a holistic approach - with the understanding that what happens to the teeth and gums can impact the entire body. Through minimally invasive techniques, preventive measures and use of dental materials that are non-toxic and compatible with the body, biologic dentists think outside the box when treating patients. Four Dallas-area dentists shared their expertise about different aspects within the biological dentistry realm.

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r. Jeff Davies, of Dallas Designer Smiles, specializes in biomimetic dentistry, an approach that saves the natural tooth structure at all costs. It literally translates as “to mimic nature”, “This approach is unique in that only decayed, damaged or dysfunctional tooth structure is removed. When you honor and respect the natural tooth, you want to be conservative on what gets treated,” he explains.

“The natural tooth becomes the model when restoring teeth. This style of dentistry will truly benefit patients by limiting over- treatments and aggressive work.

Biomimetic dentistry drastically reduces the need for crowns and root canals. It stops the tooth cycle of death. Biomimetic dentistry can reduce the need for root canals by 90 percent.”

Using advanced technologies, Davies cleans away decay and uses specialized materials to restore the lost function of damaged teeth. Treatments like onlays are used, similar to a puzzle piece, to restore defective areas of teeth. “A traditional crown can remove nearly 70 percent of healthy tooth structure in order to make room for the manmade crown,” he states.

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This differs from traditional dental work of metal fillings and crowns. Those older treatment modalities can expand and crack a tooth, ultimately leading to crowns, root canals or bridges common in conventional dentistry.

“In my opinion, this is the best way to truly be holistic, to preserve what was God given. I’m trying to keep that tooth alive for as long as possible. I want my patients to have all their teeth their entire lives,” Davies advised.

Davies has started a Facebook group, Biological Dentistry Fans, to teach and connect people with holistic approaches toward health care and dentistry: Facebook.com/ groups/biologicaldentistryfans.

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any holistic professionals believe in the axiom, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and Dr. Darin Ward, of FaceForWard Orthodontics, is one of the few

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orthodontists in North America to bring that approach to his practice. “I want to help people help themselves by choosing the ‘hard right, rather than the easy wrong,’ through prevention, rather than waiting to fix things with invasive tooth extractions, bone screws or jaw surgery,” he affirms.

Ward was inspired to take a preventive approach toward orthodontics while practicing general dentistry in Eugene, Oregon.

After he helped a toddler whose lower jaw had a shift of more than five millimeters and hadn’t begun speaking, he became very interested in facial growth and development. “In growing children, it’s not about the teeth, it’s about the growth and development of the jaws. This is greatly affected by your rest oral posture—how you hold your jaw and move your muscles—and whether you breathe through your mouth or your nose,” he explains. “Grandma used to say, ‘Sit up straight and shut your mouth,’ and Grandma was right.”

Through the Good Oral Posture Exercise (GOPex) program, Ward helps children and their parents develop correct resting oral posture. It involves mindful habits like sitting up straight at the table, chewing with lips together, proper speaking and breathing properly through the nose; all habits that help achieve balanced growth of the face and teeth. This simple, yet challenging protocol also involves eating hard, natural foods like fruits and nuts to exercise the jaw; sitting up straight at the table; and limiting time on mobile devices that keep the head down and shoulders slouched. Instead of traditional dental chairs, his office has flat benches in which patients can sit on and look in a mirror to see the facial exercises offered by the Face ForWard Orthodontics Team.

For adolescents and adults whose mouths are already developed, Ward will offer options including braces, invisible aligner therapy, and surgical and non-surgical options.

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r. D. Brock Lynn, of Lynn Dental Care, practices general dentistry and specializes in periodontics, the branch of dental care that studies the supporting structures of teeth and the diseases that affect them, thus impacting oral health and ultimately, whole body wellness.

“Gum disease affects our bodies by way of inflammation. The bacteria present in dental plaque creates an inflammatory response,” he explains. “It’s the bacterial invasion in our gums that triggers our immune system to have an inflammatory reaction, and that reaction can affect the vascular tree, including the heart, and have negative effects on our cardiovascular health.”

In addition to cardiovascular issues, bacteria from gum disease have also been linked to Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and pregnancy complications, including preeclampsia. Lynn says signs of gum disease include bleeding and receding gums, loose teeth and bad breath.

Lynn’s biological approaches toward treating gum disease include ozone therapy.

Ozone is also added to the clinic’s water lines to get rid of biofilm in their dental units. Patients are also pretreated with ozone water before routine cleanings, surgical appointments or any procedures that use water spray. They also use it on deep fillings to help prevent root canals or to offer a more biological approach when a root canal does have to be performed on a patient.

Lynn also uses the non-invasive laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP) that treats gum disease. He says the LANAP has been proven effective in eliminating bacteria, diseased soft tissues and promoting regrowth of healthy gums.

In addition, LANAP helps stimulate bone regeneration after bone loss from periodontal disease.

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iological dentists such as Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, of Smile Ranch Family Dentistry, consider the biocompatibility of restorative dental materials. Using biocompatible materials in all dental procedures reduces the patient’s risk of having toxic, leachable or diffusible substances in the mouth that can be absorbed into the circulatory system.

Abramczyk cites recent research in Toxicology International, a publication of peer-reviewed research articles, stating that some components in standard composite fillings include formaldehyde, copper, aluminum and iron, all of which can be released into an oral environment due to degradation of the materials or from the friction of a toothbrush, temperature changes, pH changes while chewing food or grinding teeth.

In addition, Abramczyk emphasizes that people also have to consider metals used in implants, crowns and bridges, partials, orthodontics appliances that contain brackets and wires, and cementing agents used in applying crowns and bridges.

Some also contain nickel, cadmium, aluminum, bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, a known hormone or endocrine disrupter; and other chemicals such as bisphenol A-glycidyl (bis-GMA),

2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and fluoride.

In addition to metals provoking immune reactivity, they can also be electrically active, Abramczyk notes. Oral galvanism is a condition created by the presence of dissimilar metals in the teeth and gums.

Saliva can serve as an electrolyte, and thus cause a “shock” when a metal filling makes contact with items like tin foil or a spoon.

She describes the effect as similar to having a battery in the mouth.

Abramczyk uses biocompatible materials such as zirconia crowns, organic white composite fillings that are fluoride free, BPA free, HEMA and bis-GMA free. Her office also offers testing to determine the most biocompatible material specifically to the patient. “If you have an immune system not functioning property, are hypersensitive, of if you’re just wondering what materials would be safe for you or your child, I recommend you consider biocompatibility testing,” she says. Smile Ranch Family Dentistry offers the Clifford and Biocomps testing methods to determine which materials are best for each patient.

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RETHINKING OUR STUFF Moving Toward a Circular Economy

by Yvette Hammett hen Yale researcher Reid Lifset about rethinking the way we make stuff— began working on waste issues designing products that can be reused and on a life cycle basis—from powering it all with renewable energy. It’s an “cradle to grave”—it was mostly the world’s alternative to the “make-use-and-dispose” geeks and nerds that paid attention, he says. mentality of the traditional linear economy.

“Today, it’s called the ‘circular economy’ and

“You are the circular economy when it’s sexy. It wasn’t sexy back then.” you buy pre-owned, second-hand objects,

While many still have never even or rent or share the use of objects, or have heard the term, the “circular economy” is all broken objects repaired instead of buying

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new ones,” says Walter Stahel, author of The Circular Economy: A User’s Guide and a member of the European Union’s Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. In other words, everyone that buys sustainable goods or services, takes public transport or gets a lawnmower fixed instead of buying a new one is a participant.

There’s a global movement afoot to expand the circular economy in an effort to significantly cut the waste stream, reduce our carbon footprint and conserve resources.

It began with the three R’s—reduce, recycle and reuse, says Lifset, a Research Scholar at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies who edits the Journal of Industrial Ecology, which focuses on the environmental consequences of production and consumption.

The emphasis has always been on recycling, but as that becomes more difficult due to saturation levels, the emphasis is shifting to the more comprehensive goals of a circular economy—or should be, says Stahel, an engineering professor at the University of Surrey.

Tinia Pina, a program leader at NY Cares, joined the movement after observing the poor food choices her Harlem, New York, students were making and the amount of waste attached to them. She founded ReNuble, a small manufacturing operation in New York City, to transform food waste into fertilizer pellets that can be used in hydro-

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“There is a strong need to try to reduce the volume of waste,” Pina says. “There is also a strong need to produce sustainable— and, ideally, chemical-free—food and make it affordable for all.” She hopes to eventually replicate her process for creating fertilizer in other large cities across the country.

Leasing is another classic example of how the circular economy might work, Lifset says. “If the entity that made [a product] ends up with it when it becomes waste, that company will handle it differently.” The company can instead design a product so that it remains in the economy instead of becoming part of the waste stream, he notes.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation was established in the UK in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. It offers numerous case studies, including a San Francisco effort called Cradle to Cradle Carpets for City Buildings.

Last year, the city passed legislation requiring all departments to use carpeting containing no antimicrobials, fluorinated compounds or flame retardants. Both the carpet fibers and backing materials “must contain minimum amounts of recycled materials and ultimately be recyclable at end-of-use.” Most important: It must be Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver or better.

The certification is a globally recognized standard for safer, more sustainable products made for the circular economy.

Meantime, the European Union has embraced the circular economy as a boon to job creation and a way to significantly address climate change. By shifting to a circular economy, the European growth rate can be increased by an additional 0.6 percent a year and carbon dioxide emissions reduced by 48 percent by 2030, according to a 2017 report by McKinsey & Company. Just how much of the world’s industries must participate to meet these goals is yet to be determined.

“That,” Stahel says, “is the billiondollar question.”

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail. com.

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he global Slow Food movement is fast gaining momentum, uniting more than 100,000 people in 150 countries with a shared passion for delicious food and a moral conviction about the people and places that sustain it. It satisfies foodies’ hunger for a deeper appreciation and understanding of their meals’ origins, from farm to fork.

“The key principles of Slow Food are good, clean and fair,” says Laura Luciano, a board member for Slow Food USA and Slow Food Governor for New York State.

“It’s the opposite of fast food, where you are in and out with no idea where your food comes from or the stories behind it.”

Fair, says Luciano, means fair to farmers, and paying a fair wage to workers picking and growing food. “Fair also incorporates principles of equity, inclusion and justice. Good means good for the climate, the Earth and us as individuals. Clean means not using GMOs and pesticides in the food,” she explains.

Slow Food has its roots in Italy, where food and wine journalist Carlo Petrini took up the cause in 1986 to halt the homogenous fast food chains encroaching on the country’s

rich, diverse food culture. Slow Food USA has taken off since its founding in 2000 with 150 chapters boasting 6,000 members nationwide. Many convene annually at Slow Food Nations, a food festival for all in Denver, to swap stories, share strategies, celebrate victories and of course, break bread together.

The backbone of the movement is its local chapters. “Food has a regional identity, connected to history, culture and family,” says Luciano, whose blog Out East Foodie shares the stories of her Long Island edibles.

For Bob Quinn, an organic wheat farmer in Big Sandy, Montana, and the founder of the heirloom grain company Kamut International, the Slow Food movement has been a kind of welcome homecoming and acknowledgment of his company’s efforts to protect workers and nourish consumers.

“To me, Slow Food is a return to the roots of agriculture and the soul of organic, because it focuses on the food—the end purpose of agriculture—rather than profits and yields that are the focus of the industrial food system,” says Quinn, author of Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food. “Slow

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food offers an appreciation for farmers’ efforts to improve the soil and the nutrition, flavor and aroma of the foods we grow.”

The Slow Food movement also connects producers like Quinn with chefs like Steven Satterfield, author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons and board vice president of Slow Food’s Atlanta chapter. “As a chef, Slow Food to me means honoring your ingredients and going out of your way to get the freshest, most sustainable, seasonal ingredients,” says Satterfield, who came to Slow Food early in his career as a young line cook interested in the provenance of food and protecting its cultural heritage.

At Miller Union, Satterfield’s awardwinning Atlanta restaurant, all dishes are made from scratch, mainly from farms in the region, to support seasonal eating and local growing. Satterfield’s dishes also feature traditional Southern varieties from Slow Food’s Ark of Taste, a catalog of more than 200 culturally significant foods in danger of extinction. One Miller Union favorite is a hummus made from sea island red pea and benne seeds, an ancient variety of sesame originally brought by slaves from Africa to the South Carolina coast and cultivated in hidden gardens as a staple food.

Beyond engaging diners, chefs and producers, Slow Food also campaigns for big-picture policy changes, like farmto-school programs to introduce fresh produce and get kids excited about healthy eating, says Luciano.

“Eating is a political act. The choices we make speak volumes about what we stand for,” says Luciano. “We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.”

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Add the butter, star anise, peppercorns and salt, and bring back to a simmer.

Place the halved bok choy cut-side-down in the pan in a single layer.

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Glazed Bok Choy with Citrus and Star Anise

2 Tbsp whole-grain mustard 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium head cauliflower, washed and trimmed into bite-size florets

Continue to simmer until the broth is reduced by half or more.

Heat the oven to 400° F.

Taste the sauce for seasoning, then at the last minute, return the cooked bok choy to the glaze and reheat all the way through.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.

Whisk in the olive oil.

Toss the cauliflower in the mustard mixture to coat.

Spread in a baking dish in a single layer and roast until it’s just tender and lightly browned on the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.

Excerpted from the book Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons, by Steven Satterfield.

Yields: 4 servings

Simmer the stock in a large, wide skillet or shallow braising pan over medium heat.

Squeeze the citrus into the pan, then drop in the peels.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Continue to simmer over medium heat until the bok choy is tender, but still has texture and bright color, about 4 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, remove the bok choy and set aside, but leave the citrus peels and spices in the pan.

One of the qualities I love about bok choy is how easily the crisp rib absorbs the flavors of whatever it is cooked with. If it is not closely monitored, however, its tender leaves wilt quickly and the rib may turn mushy. I address this issue by quickly pulling the bok choy from the pan when it just begins to turn tender and succulent, allowing the sauce to reduce and intensify on its own. This recipe is perfect with a rice dish or with a delicate fish that could be poached in the cooking liquid for a full meal.

1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 orange, quartered, seeds removed 1 lemon, quartered, seeds removed 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 star anise pods 12 black peppercorns 1 tsp kosher salt 4 small bok choy, halved and washed

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Scheduling a nap into the day like any other appointment not only ensures follow-through, but presents a succulent slice of something to look forward to. Putting the computer on sleep mode and turning off the phone signals the brain that it’s time to recharge. Social media interaction and phone chats can wait. The pursuit of wellbeing does not need explanation, apology or, most of all, guilt. Pleasant dreams.

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calendar of events THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 Water Conservation for Your Home – 6:308pm. Learn about how to save money on your water bill by conserving water at home. George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, 100 S Center St, Arlington. Register: SaveArlingtonWater.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Plant Sale: Native Plant Society of Texas, North Central Chapter – 10am-2pm. Select from more than 100 species of organically grown native plants, including ground covers, perennials, shrubs, vines and trees. River Legacy Park Elm Grove Pavilion, 701 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. TXNativePlants.org.

DFW Solar Tour – 10am-4pm. 10th annual self-guided tour of homes, businesses and public buildings across North Texas, all of which all feature solar installations and other renewable energy features. Talk to homeowners and solar experts. Workshops, demos and exhibits. Free.

For locations: DFWSolarTour.org.

Fall Frolic – 11am-1:30pm. The Biodiversity Education Center celebrates nature with handson activities and live music along the trail system at Coppell Nature Park. The mile-long nature walk will have 8 hands-on activity stations for young explorers. 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell.

More info: CoppellTX.gov.

savethedate SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 11am -6pm Holistic Health Expo Join Unity Church on Greenville Ave for its 6th annual Holistic Health Expo. Come meet the Unity staff and many Holistic practitioners including Acupuncturist, Massage therapist, Chiropractor, Holistic nutrition, Sound healing, Life coaching, Reiki, Yoga and vendors such as recycled art, holistic pet supplies, essential oils, organic health products, salt lamps and much more.

Admission is free.

Presented by: Unity Church on Greenville Location: 3425 Greenville, Ave, Dallas Parking at the Granada Theatre For more information or to reserve a spot contact 214-826-5683 or email DonnaKirby@dallasunity.org.

Orchid-gami Workshop and Orchid Walk – 2-5pm. Learn to build an orchid-gami and join a guided walk to learn about native orchids. Cedar Ridge Preserve, 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas. RSVP: DanaWilson59@yahoo.com.

AudubonDallas.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Climate Change, Health and Social Justice – 7pm. Speakers: Anthony J. Perri and Dorothy G. Perri. Climate Change is here and it is making us sick, but it’s making some of us sicker than oth-

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 Edible Landscapes – 6:30-8pm. Presented by Arlington Water Utilities and Tarrant Regional Water District. Taught by Tarrant County Master Gardeners. Southwest Branch Library, 3311 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. Register: SaveArlingtonWater.com.

savethedate THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 7:15 -9pm THYROID HEALTH If you’ve been suffering from brain fog, the inability to lose weight no matter how hard you try, a loss of vital energy, or if you’ve noticed that the outer third of your eyebrows are thinning, you might want to take a look at your thyroid function. Join us as Lark Swofford, RPh helps us understand the complexities of thyroid dysfunction. Register now.

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Trinity River Volunteer Day: Plastic for Donuts – 9-11am. A fun, family friendly volunteer trash cleanup and seedball making day in Harold Simmons Park. Meet at the Felix H. Lozada, Sr Gateway, west side of the Ron Kirk Pedestrian Bridge, 301 Canada Dr, Dallas. TrinityParkConservancy.org.

Free Shred Day: Dallas – 9am-1pm. Community welcome to bring the following for shredding: bills, brochures, checks, credit card offers, envelopes, file folders, junk mail, letterhead, newspaper, notes, statements, taxes. Bank of America Parking Lot, 400 S Zang Blvd, Dallas.

877-869-7367.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Autumn Ayurvedic Cleanse – Oct 13-19. A simple, rejuvenating 7-day ayurvedic cleanse to support you for a joyful, healthful winter season.

More info: Simpleveda.com.

Electric Vehicle Display – 9am-6pm. The firstever display of electric vehicles at State Fair of Texas Classic Corral. We show 25 electric vehicles. Limited space; register. State Fair of Texas, Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Jr, Blvd, Dallas. DriveElectricWeek.org/event. php?eventid=2093.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 Citizens’ Climate Lobby: Meeting – 6:307:30pm. Anon-profit, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. La Madeleine, 900 W State 114 Hwy, Grapevine. Facebook.com/ CCLDFW.

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Drip Irrigation for a Water Efficient Landscape – 6:30-8pm. Presented by Arlington Water Utilities and Tarrant Regional Water District.

Taught by Tarrant County Master Gardeners.

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, 100 S Center St, Arlington. Register: SaveArlingtonWater.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

savethedate FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 Beavers Bend State Park Group Campout Celebrate fall and join us for a weekend of fun in scenic southeastern Oklahoma. Various Sat hike options with Dallas Sierra Club leaders or explore/relax on your own, plus other park activities (paddling, horseback riding and more). No camping experience or equipment needed. Great for all ages and abilities.

Reservation deadline Oct 15: DallasSierraClub.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Walking the Labyrinth: A Sacred Experience – 2-3:30pm. With Dr. Paula Joyce, personal, business and spiritual transformation coach.

The labyrinth is a walking meditation, a path of prayer and an archetypal blueprint where psyche meets Spirit. $35. Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 14115 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas.

LivingYogaDallas.com.

Environmental Career Symposium – 1-4pm.

An opportunity to meet and engage with environmental professionals in the public and private sectors. 2 discussion panels. Free.

TXU Corporate Offices, 6555 Sierra Dr, Irving.

972-721-2687. Register by3:30pm, Oct 18: CityOfIrving.org.

savethedate SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 10am – 2pm FACE FORWARD ORTHODONTICS GRAND OPENING Come and meet the only Holistic Orthodontist in the area. Learn how Dr. Darin Ward practices prevention-based orthodontics, focusing on seeing children before age 5.

Face Forward Orthodontics will be paying it “ForWard” by giving away (20) case treatments that day. Come join in the fun and experience the difference a holistic approach to orthodontics can make.

Location: 6131 Luther Lane, Suite 208 Dallas, TX 75225 For more information call 214-761-3090 and visit. FaceForwardOrthodontics.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 How to Make Seed Balls – 6:30-8pm. Presented

by Arlington Water Utilities and Tarrant Regional Water District. Taught by Tarrant County Master Gardeners. Southwest Branch Library, 3311 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. Register: SaveArlingtonWater.com.

of America Parking Lot, 3100 S University Dr, Ft Worth. 877-869-7367.

Drug Takeback: Arlington – 10am-2pm. Don’t flush your old medications or dump them in the trash. Can also drop them off at participating Walgreens year round. For locations & guidelines: ArlingtonTX.gov.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Waterwise Landscape and Community Garden Tour – 9am-3pm. Features waterwise and drought landscapes (back yard landscapes may be included at the discretion of the homeowner). SaveDallasWater.com.

Free Shred Day: Fort Worth – 10am-1pm.

Community welcome to bring the following for shredding: bills, brochures, checks, credit card offers, envelopes, file folders, junk mail, letterhead, newspaper, notes, statements, taxes. Bank

savethedate SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 9am – 3pm TEXAS GREEN BAZAAR Fun, exciting venue.

Local growers, craftsman, artisans, and vendors – all with green products.

Location: Richardson Civic Center – The Park Room 411 W. Arapaho Road Richardson, TX. 75080

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savethedate MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 7 – 9:30pm & TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 7 – 9 pm EARTHXFILM PRESENTS GHOST FLEET Thailand’s seafood industry is one of the largest in the world. But years of illegal and invasive fishing have forced boats further from shore, leaving then chronically undermanned.

An insidious solution has emerged: human traffickers sell captives into slavery on the ships. The men — who were often tricked or kidnapped into servitude — are worked to the bone, beaten, maimed and never paid Told through the eyes of three activists —Ghost Fleet offers a somber and eye-opening exposé into a shadowy world of greed and mistreatment, and the individuals fighting to shut it down, one freed slave at a time.

Locations: Monday – Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St Fort Worth, 76107 Tuesday - Angelika Film Center & Café, 5321 East Mockingbird Ln #Suite 230, Dallas, 75206

planahead SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Operation Beautification: Dallas – 8am-5pm. A litter/ brush cleanup and includes beautification projects such as tree and flower planting, sign toppers and sidewalk improvements. Trash bags, garden gloves and safety vests provided. Register by Oct 28: bit.ly/dallasopb.

Texas Veggie Fair – 11am-6pm. All vegetarian/vegan fair with plant-based fair food, animal-friendly vendors and music. Free admission. Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S Harwood St, Dallas. TexasVeggieFair.com.

savethedate FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 8:30am -4pm 9TH ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT Sustainability as a Social Justice Practice: Developing Resilient Strategies is the theme of this year’s summit. Learning tracks include panels, speakers, workshops and seminars on social equity, teaching sustainability for k-16, institutionalizing sustainability, resource and energy efficiency and facilities management. Keynote speaker is Ian Garrett, an associate professor at York University in Toronto, and heads the Department of Theater, Sustainability and Design, and Theater Production and Administration.

Free and open to the public.

Presented By: Dallas County Community College District Eastfield College - 3737 Motley Dr, Mesquite, 75150 For more information visit DCCCD.edu/green

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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 – Show times and features online. $8/adults, $7/children 2-12 & seniors.

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

FWMuseum.org.

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

CarrolltonRunners.com.

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

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

Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification – 9-11:30am. Participate in meditation, chanting and readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita. 9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:30am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas.org.

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

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

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

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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

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.

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

Zen to Go – 12-12:45pm. Mon-Thurs. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 We Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

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

469-573-8821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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

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

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

Meditation Mondays focuses on the practice and the experience of various forms of meditation. Free.

Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972-2337106. UnityDallas.org.

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Wives Only Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 1st & 2nd Tues. Activities and care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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

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

DallasUnity.org.

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

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

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

AnandaDallas.org.

wednesday

Dallas Organic Garden Club – 2:30-4:30pm. 4th Sun. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. GDOGC.org.

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

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

Taoist.org.

monday

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.

Transformational Sound Immersion – 4:30-7pm.

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

tuesday

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

214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group – 5-6:30pm. 1st Wed. Cindy Marshall, MD, director

of Memory Care at Baylor Neuroscience Center, will address the unique concerns, challenges, and treatments associated with LBD. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson.

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

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

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

The Darshan Room – 6:30-8:30pm. Kirtan music, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian feast, spiritual discourse. Donation. The Darshan Room, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna. com. TheDarshanRoom.com.

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

Yoga4Love.com.

Meditation for Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classes are great for beginners that want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators that want to expand their meditation. $6-$12. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1875 Laws St, Dallas. Meditation inTexas.org/Weekly-Classes.

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

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

thursday Pizza Pie Thursdays – All day. Enjoy fresh made-to-order pizzas for only $12.99 with up to 3 toppings. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. WholeFoodsMarket.com/ Stores/LasColinas.

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

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

Meditation for Everyone – 10:30-11:30am.

Classes are great for beginners that want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators that want to expand their meditation. $6-$12. The Women’s Club of Fort Worth, 1316 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth. MeditationinTexas.org/WeeklyClasses.

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

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

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

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

Second Thursdays with a Twist – 5-9pm. 2nd Thurs. Takes an unexpected look at the Museum’s collection with a pop culture twist. Awaken the force within you by joining us for a night of rebellion, power struggles and Jedi training. $5, free/ member. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

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

Metaphysics and Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Manifestation and mysticism: 2 sides of the spiritual coin.

Let us practice together, while diving more deeply into universal principles and spiritual living. Open to all. Free. A Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988.

Info@CSLDallas.org.

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

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas.

214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

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

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

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

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

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

Pop-Up Art Spot – 1-4pm. Looking for a hands-on experience in the DMA galleries? Visit the Pop-Up Art Spot in the Contemporary Galleries on Level 1 for sensory activities related to touch and scent, all inspired by nearby works of art. Free for all ages. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

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

Tai Chi Classes – 9am. Is excellent for health, balance, back problems, and one’s general internal energy flow and energy balance. Free. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. Bostmas@ gmail.com.

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 Rd & Buckner Blvd, Dallas. 214-824-0244.

DallasSierraClub.org.

Family Exploration Saturdays – 10am-2pm. Bring the whole family every Sat for outdoor learning in the special places of the Garden. Engage your children in cultural exploration and the wonders of nature. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 1700 University Dr, Fort Worth. Brit.org/GROW.

Save Lucas Recycling: Styrofoam – 1-3pm.

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

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

If you listen to your body when it whispers to you, you won’t have to hear it yell later. ~Michael Duncan October 2019

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Beginner’s Camping Workshop – 6:308:30pm. Join REI’s expert guides for this handson, first look at camping. Practice setting up tents, get help selecting the best sleeping bag for you, and get practical experience to help you camp for the first time. $15/member, $35/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

Landscape for Life – Wednesdays, Oct 2-30.

7-9pm. Free hands-on, 10-hr, 5-class series covers the role of successful soil practices, water capture and conservation, as well as plant material selection. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 Butterfly Docent Meeting – 10-11:30am. Learn more about volunteering. The agenda includes reports on past activities, educational topics, and planning for upcoming activities and public outreach. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Bird Walk – 8-11am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. 469-200-4085. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Stream Clean – 8am-12pm. Volunteer to help improve the appearance of our city. Denton City Hall, 215 E McKinney St, Denton. More info: GreenSourceDFW.org.

Pumpkin Fest – 9am-7pm. Experience the fun of fall. Enjoy loads of free activities that are fun for the whole family. Most Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

All About Butterflies Family Event – 10am12pm. Enjoy kid-friendly activities that include trying nectar, making butterfly feeders, and identifying local butterflies and their favorite plants. Become a citizen scientist and help count pollinators in our garden. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano.

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

LLEA Nature Walk – 10am-12pm. Animal tracks, deer trails, trees with personality, singing birds; we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk. $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.

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Horsemanship Day Camp – 10am-2:30pm.

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

940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

Led by our trained guides, your group will spend 45-60 mins hiking our unique landscape. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Heard Museum.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Ropes Course Adventure Day – 1-4pm. Participate in 3 high elements. $35/person. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. Pre-registration required: 972-562-5566 or HeardMuseum.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 How to Pack a Backpack Workshop – 7-9pm.

Join an REI expert to learn the best way to pack your gear and adjust your pack. $20/member, $40/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

A Festive Fall Tablescape – 10am-3pm. Create your own fall table piece with Cornelius Designers. Learn how to craft your own, customized fall tablescape to fit your décor. $25. Select Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122.

Calloways.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 Horsemanship Day Camp – 12-4pm. Ages 7 & up. Adults welcome. Get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size, and get a chance to do some basic riding. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-4408382. CampTonkawa.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Travel in the Footsteps of the Inca: Machu Picchu – 6:30-8pm. Join our REI expert who will help you uncover the mysteries of traveling to Machu Picchu. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Fall Plant Sale – 8am-4pm. Presented by Collin County Master Gardeners. Myers Park & Event Center, 7117 Co Rd 166, McKinney. ccmgatx.org.

LLELA Hike & Write – 9-11am. Create a journal, take a guided hike, and draw or write in response to what we observe on the trail. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-3550. llela.org.

Guided Kayak Tour – 1-3pm. All skill levels welcome; all equipment provided. LLELA instructors give an intro to kayaking and water safety basics. Ages 7 & up. $25/person; $5/car entry, cash/check. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville.

Registration required by 11am, Oct 11: 972-2193550 or llela.org.

National Fossil Day Celebration – 1:30-4pm.

Learn about ancient Texas, see casts of Ice Age animals, and become a member of the “PIT” Crew (Paleontologists in Training). Included in general admission, free/Heard Museum Members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-5625566. HeardMuseum.org.

Guided Trail – 2-3pm. Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the Heard Sanctuary.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Primitive Living Skills: Autumn – Oct 19-20.

Learn extended skills, which go beyond mere survival to living comfortably with nature and the Earth. These are advanced courses dealing with intense work/study, covering seasonal topics and projects. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

WaterWise Landscape Tour – 9am-3pm. A free, self-guided event. Visit beautiful, sustainable landscapes that thrive in the summer heat. Explore 5 featured yards and Tour Headquarters (the Environmental Education Center). More info: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Refuge Rocks: Along Came a Spider – 1011:30am. Programs for ages 4-7 & 8-12. Learn some of the spider’s major characteristics and interesting facts. Also make a spider craft and weave a web. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register: 903-786-2826 or FriendsOfHagerman.com.

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

Bike Chains and Derailleurs Workshop – 2-4pm. Join REI’s expert bike techs in this handson workshop on how to care for and maintain your bike’s derailleurs and chain. Bring own bike or practice on one of ours. $40/member, $60/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

Halloween at the Heard – 6-10pm. Features a safe environment to experience the joy of trick-or-treating along the eerie Dinosaurs Live!

Live-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs trail. Families enjoy an evening full of fun activities including a presentation of a family-friendly movie on the Heard’s outdoor amphitheater stage. Heard Natu-

ral Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Heard Museum.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Refresh Your Run – 6:30-8pm. Whether you are just starting or are getting “back on track,” this class will help you get in the groove and provide training and technique insights to get you back in shape and/or prepare for your upcoming 5-10K or more. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

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

Owl Prowl and Campfire – 5:30-7:30pm. Stroll through a forested night to listen for owls, and warm up with s’mores and hot chocolate after. $15/person.

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Register by 11am, Oct 25: 972-219-3550 or llela.org.

planahead SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 Climbing Knot Basics Class – 6:30-8:30pm.

Knowing how and why to tie knots properly is essential for climbers. We’ll cover the figure-8, prusik, clove hitch, water knot, Kleimheist and several other basic climbing knots. $30/member, $50/nonmember.

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Share the Shade – McKinney’s Arbor Day event.

More info: McKinneyTexas.org/green.

Zip Line Day – 9am-12pm. Guests climb a 23-ft tree to our zip platform then proceed to a 487-ft Zip line. Purchase one ticket ($12 each) for each

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sequence. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas.

214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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 – Show times and features online. $8/adults, $7/children 2-12 & seniors.

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

FWMuseum.org.

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

CarrolltonRunners.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

214-670-8443.

Dallas Organic Garden Club – 2:30-4:30pm. 4th Sun. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. GDOGC.org.

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Transformational Sound Immersion – 4:30-7pm.

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

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

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Zen to Go – 12-12:45pm. Mon-Thurs. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 We Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

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

469-573-8821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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

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

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

Meditation Mondays focuses on the practice and the experience of various forms of meditation. Free.

Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972-2337106. UnityDallas.org.

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

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

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

Taoist.org.

Wives Only Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 1st & 2nd Tues. Activities and care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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

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

DallasUnity.org.

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

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

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

AnandaDallas.org.

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

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Dallas Green Drinks – 6pm. 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No

cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. DallasGreendrinks@yahoo.com. Greendrinks.org/TX/Dallas.

The Darshan Room – 6:30-8:30pm. Kirtan music, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian feast, spiritual discourse. Donation. The Darshan Room, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna. com. TheDarshanRoom.com.

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

Yoga4Love.com.

Meditation for Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classes are great for beginners that want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators that want to expand their meditation. $6-$12. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1875 Laws St, Dallas. MeditationinTexas.org/Weekly-Classes.

Metaphysics and Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Manifestation and mysticism: 2 sides of the spiritual coin.

Let us practice together, while diving more deeply into universal principles and spiritual living. Open to all. Free. A Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988.

Info@CSLDallas.org.

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

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

thursday Pizza Pie Thursdays – All day. Enjoy fresh made-to-order pizzas for only $12.99 with up to 3 toppings. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. WholeFoodsMarket.com/ Stores/LasColinas.

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

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

lion, power struggles and Jedi training. $5, free/ member. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

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

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

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

Tai Chi Classes – 9am. Is excellent for health, balance, back problems, and one’s general internal energy flow and energy balance. Free. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. Bostmas@ gmail.com.

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 Rd & Buckner Blvd, Dallas. 214-824-0244.

DallasSierraClub.org.

Family Exploration Saturdays – 10am-2pm.

Bring the whole family every Sat for outdoor learning in the special places of the Garden. Engage your children in cultural exploration and the wonders of nature. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 1700 University Dr, Fort Worth. Brit.org/GROW.

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

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

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

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

Yoga Lunch Bunch – 10:30am-12pm. This is a spiritual mat based class suitable for all levels. Come and join us while increasing in consciousness, vitality and spirituality. $10 donation. Unity Fort Worth, 5051 Trail Lake Dr, Sanctuary Building, Fort Worth.

KathrynMarieKrieger.com.

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

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

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

Facebook.com/events/191950358084405/?active_ tab=about.

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

Meditation for Everyone – 10:30-11:30am. Classes are great for beginners that want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators that want to expand their meditation. $6-$12. The Women’s Club of Fort Worth, 1316 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth. MeditationinTexas.org/Weekly-Classes.

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

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

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

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

Second Thursdays with a Twist – 5-9pm. 2nd Thurs. Takes an unexpected look at the Museum’s collection with a pop culture twist. Awaken the force within you by joining us for a night of rebel-

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

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Dr. Jeffrey Davies 8222 Douglas Ave, Suite 810, Dallas 214-363-7777 2Grin.com Offering non-toxic, healthier, metal free, crowns, bridges and implants. Practicing biomimetic, tooth-conserving Dentistry, we can help avoid root canals and eliminate the need for crowns.

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LYNN DENTAL CARE

Dr. D. Brock Lynn 6190 LBJ Freeway #900, Dallas 972-934-1400 LynnDentalCare.com Practicing dentistry for over 38 years, specializing in periodontics, Dr. Lynn is board-certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontics and Dental implants. He practices dentistry with a holistic approach and is a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine &Toxicology as well as the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health. See ad on page 5.

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

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

Having over 20 years dental experience, I have developed a holistic approach to orthodontics including treatment concepts that include early preventive treatment, minimal invasiveness, full facial enhancement, addressing Rest Oral Posture and breathing habits, and the functional aesthetic harmony between teeth, gums, lips. Virtual consultations and weekend appointments available. Lifetime guarantee. Call now for appointment. See ad on page 3.

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

Homeoprophylaxis (HP), a part of Homeopathy, is a major part of Cathy Lemmon’s practice at Healthy Healing Arts. HP has been used worldwide for hundreds of years with a success rate of over 90% to help fight off disease. Lemmon uses an energetic, nontoxic means of promoting immunity in a safe and natural way. See ad, page 29.

INDV. NUTRITION PROTOCOLS LINDA ISAACS, MD

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

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

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

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

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NATURAL BALANCE CLINIC

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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 23.

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

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

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PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, ABIHM 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion. Embracing the message of health and wellness and bridging the gap between alternative and traditional approaches to medical treatment, we are an integrative holistic pediatric practice - focusing on teaching principles of good nutrition and prevention of disease as well as offering a full range of services found in most traditional medical offices. See ad, page 21.

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

Certified Biofeedback and Hypnotherapist & Integrative Pain Management Fellow 17766 Preston Rd, Dallas 972-880-0102 Imadulation.com Unique synergistic and compassionate approach that combines biofeedback, neurofeedback, energy therapy and hypnotherapy. Offering an integrative and holistic approach to empower personal transformation for over 25 years.

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

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

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PETS HOLLYWOOD FEED

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

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

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Trained in biochemistry, family medicine, emergency medicine, and sports medicine, my mission is to reverse disease using stem cell medicine and functional medicine with custom lifestyle coaching and nutrition. We work to get to the root of your disease, to solve the issues from the ground up and treat the whole body, not just the symptoms. See ad, page 30.

VETERINARY

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Want to get well? We make it easy. We help our patients care for their bodies so that health is by choice, not by chance. At HealthWorks, our team takes a step-by-step approach to regaining your health. We help our patients get well naturally.

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“Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comfortable and healing environment. We know that timehonored healing traditions-Massage, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic, iV therapy, Juicing and Colonics work. RCW offers all of these things, come visit us and begin your journey to optimum wellness. See ad, page 37.

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Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad, page 29.

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Mobile Wellness offers healing services in your home. office or on location. Our advanced therapeutic massage treatments are ideal for relaxing and destressing your mind and body. They are also effective in bringing comfort to people dealing with arthritis, diabetes. fibromyalgia. neuropathy. cancer. sciatic pain and other various health conditions.

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

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I was having constant pain in my lower right back and x-rays showed osteo arthritis/a herniated disc. Adjustments only gave me temporary relief, so when it was suggested that Spinal Decompression might help and it was explained to me, it made sense to me, even though I was told that it doesn’t necessarily work for everyone. I went twice a week and the therapy was so peaceful and so gentle, I often napped; I wondered if anything was happening. A few weeks after my last session, I noticed the pain was gone and I seemed to have greater flexibility.

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