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Back to the Future

It is with great pleasure that we dive into this month’s topic of Traditional World Healing, uncovering the wisdom of ancient wellness practices that have been making a remarkable comeback in recent years. In keeping with that theme, later this month I’ll be attending the Wise Traditions conference in Kansas City, hosted by the Weston A. Price Foundation. I can’t wait to share what I learn about how nutrient-dense whole foods and traditional diets lead to improved health.

We’re witnessing a revival of interest in traditional methods and practices across various facets of society and in our daily lives. I think it’s fueled by several factors, including a growing desire for sustainability, a reconnection with cultural heritage, and a response to the rapid pace of technological advancement. Allow me to shed light on a few of these remarkable shifts.

Agriculture and Food Production: The return to traditional farming practices, such as organic farming, permaculture, and heirloom crop cultivation, reflects a yearning for natural, eco-friendly food sources. Supporting local and sustainable food systems is becoming a priority, with an emphasis on knowing the origins of our food and supporting small-scale farmers.

Medicine and Wellness: Traditional healing systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine are making a resurgence. To learn more about these and other ancient practices, read Carrie Jackson’s enlightening article, “Traditional World Healing Wisdom: Returning to our Roots,” on page ??.

Food Preparation and Consumption: There’s been a revival in homemade and artisanal foods, as well as a renewed focus on traditional diets known for their health benefits, like Mediterranean and Japanese diets.

Craftsmanship: Traditional craftsmanship and artisanal skills are experiencing a renaissance. The intrinsic value of handmade products and historical trades like `woodworking, and pottery is being recognized and cherished.

Education: There’s a push for more holistic, student-centered education, often drawing inspiration from traditional teaching methods. The Montessori and Waldorf education models exemplify this trend.

Sustainable Living: More people are living off the grid or adopting self-sustainable lifestyle practices, such as solar panels, electric vehicles and homesteading, in a bid to reduce their environmental footprint.

Clothing and Fashion: The “slow fashion” movement, which prioritizes quality, durability, and ethical production, is gaining traction over fast fashion’s disposable approach.

Energy Sources: The shift toward renewable energy sources like wind and solar power represents a return to greener, more traditional energy-production methods as an alternative to fossil fuels.

Transportation: More people walking, cycling, and using public transportation points to a growing interest in sustainable alternatives to car-centric lifestyles.

Localism: Supporting local businesses and communities over large global corporations is becoming a prevailing trend, promoting traditional market dynamics.

Cooking and Food Preservation: Home cooking and time-honored methods of food preservation, such as canning and fermenting, are making a comeback, fostering a deeper connection with our culinary heritage.

If these topics sound familiar, it’s because we’ve been talking about every single one of them for 12 years now in Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex magazine. Each month we bring you relevant, cutting-edge (and not-so-cutting-edge) information on healthy, natural, sustainable living.

The modern shift toward traditional methods and values is rooted in the recognition that the natural choice is also the healthiest and most profitable. It’s an acknowledgment that our Creator, in His wisdom, bestowed upon us a perfectly made environment, one that provides everything we need not just to survive, but to thrive. The axis upon which it all turns is the impact of our actions on this environment, often in the name of progress or convenience. It’s what we do or don’t do, what we add or remove, that can disrupt this balance.

In this context, Natural Awakenings stands as a beacon of light, offering guidance and information that align with these traditional principles. As always, we hope you will find much in this month’s issue to help you get “back to the future” and live a healthier life on a healthy planet.

Until next month, Blessings

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Empowering the Future of the Green Workforce

EarthShare Texas has launched a transformative Green Leaders Fellowship program, Empowering the Future of the Green Workforce, in response to the growing demand for skilled and diverse labor.

The initiative is meant to reshape the landscape of environmentally focused industries by bridging the gap between environmental nonprofits and emerging leaders in Texas communities.

This pioneering solution addresses the capacity constraints faced by environmental organizations and catalyzes a more inclusive and representative leadership pipeline in the field with a strategic focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.

The program places paid fellows with capacity-constrained nonprofits and provides leadership development resources and training for the fellows, as well as coaching and resources to participating nonprofits. By connecting talent with environmental organizations, the program creates a mutually beneficial dynamic that propels both parties forward.

For more information, visit EarthShare-Texas.org.

Healing for the Soul

Jerron C. Hill, M.D., has written a new book of poetry, Healing For The Soul: Food for Thought, that shares a moving and inspiring collection of contemporary poems addressing modern-day challenges that allow readers to reflect upon the compassion of God for humanity for believers and non-believers alike.

Hill is a board-certified anesthesiologist who has practiced medicine for 30 years, and is He is founder of Ketamine Health and Wellness in Plano and Dr. CBD in University Park. The poems compel the reader to engage in personal introspection and reflection, and enjoin them to place hope in the prospect of not only a meaningful life lived today, but for the promise of lasting goodness and eternity, as well.

Each composition culminates in a heartfelt plea to trust in Jesus and repent from sin. Hill makes it clear, both through his own journey and the wisdom of scripture, that Jesus changes lives, heals the brokenhearted and resuscitates broken relationships. These poems provide guidance, hope, edification and encouragement for readers of all ages.

New H-E-B Store Opening

H-E-B will open an 117,000-squarefoot store at 575 East Exchange Parkway, in Allen, on October 4, and has plans for stores in Melissa, Prosper and Rockwall. Customers can start shopping via curbside pickup October 2. The new store features a pharmacy with a drive-thru and home delivery service, an H-E-B Wellness Primary Care clinic and a True Texas BBQ restaurant with drive-thru.

H-E-B already has opened stores in Frisco, Plano and McKinney. Other stores officially announced for the Metroplex are in Alliance and Mansfield. Serving communities across the state since 1905, H-E-B is committed to the DFW area for the long term and hopes to serve more of the Metroplex in the future.

EPA Grant for Air Quality in Dallas

TheNorth Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has been awarded a grant through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program to continue efforts to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful air pollutants, including ozone precursors and particulate matter, and work with local governments to develop plans to reduce greenhouse gases.

Air quality is an ongoing issue in North Texas, where 10 counties are currently in nonattainment for ground-level ozone. NCTCOG manages several programs that empower the public and private sectors, along with individuals, to play an active role in improving ozone levels and overall air quality in the region. The CPRG program first phase provides $1 million to develop regional plans to improve air quality. Phase 2 provides $4.6 billion in funding to implement those regional plans.

Senior Program Manager Chris Klaus says, “We are confident we can develop a meaningful multipollutant plan and implement its principles to protect the health of the region for generations.”

To learn more about the CPRG program, attend an upcoming meeting and stay updated about NCTCOG efforts, visit PublicInput.com/nctcog-cprg.

DFW Airport First Carbon Neutral Airport

By switching to renewable energy and implementing programs to use less of it, the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has dramatically reduced its carbon footprint and energy costs. The airport a been awarded a $35 million grant from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation to build a new zero carbon central utility plant as part of a $1 billion bipartisan infrastructure law to fund improvements to airports across the U.S.

As part of reaching the airport’s goal of achieving Net Zero by 2030, DFW is constructing a new zero carbon electric central utility plant and replacing its aging steam piping distribution system with a highly efficient hot water piping system to address current and future heating and cooling demand, improve resiliency and maximizes efficiency. The $35M grant was awarded specifically for this project.

Conservation Summit in Dallas

The Texan By Nature 2023 Conservation Summit will take place November 7, at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, in Dallas. Panelists representing both industry and conservation will discuss success stories, best practices, lessons learned and more. Attendees will hear from businesses and organizations that are making big, positive impacts for Texas communities, the economy and diverse and natural resources. This event features a mix of in-person attendance and a free, virtual attendance option. The founder of Texan by Nature is former First Lady Laura Bush.

It connects more then 400 business leaders and conservation organizations to inspire action through dialogue and building partnerships. Panels will focus on conservation engagement, communication and collaborative case studies, featuring experts from 2023 Conservation Wranglers, Texas Disposal Systems, Ørsted, Phillips 66 and more.

Texas is home to 13 major river basins that provide drinking water and recreation for people, habitat for diverse wildlife and ingredients for industry. With unprecedented population and industry growth, Texas waterways have been negatively impacted by litter at both the source point and downstream. Tickets are limited to ensure opportunities for networking and dialogue.

Location: 2943 SMU Blvd., Dallas. Get tickets at Tinyurl.com/Symposium-Tickets. For more information, visit TexanByNature.org/symposium/conservation-summit.

Eco-Friendly Film Festival

The EarthX Film & Music festival will take place from October 20 through 22 at three venues in the Bishop Arts District of Dallas. Each program features film, music and conversation with themes of outdoor adventure, conservation, activism and intersectional environmentalism.

October 20 features a screening of Common Ground from filmmakers Josh and Rebecca Tickell at the Texas Theater, followed by film guests and local farmers for further conversation around the regenerative farming movement and a concert by indie artist, Donna Missal.

October 21 includes projection mapping at the Arts Mission Oak Cliff, which will immerse guests into nature landscapes, along with short film screenings, an exclusively curated food menu by Dive Coastal Cuisine, drinks, storytelling with special guests and live music performances from the Nick Rothouse Trio and cellist Ben Sollee.

October 22 marks the closing screening of a selection of short films at the Kessler Theater that highlight stories of characters that find purpose in the outdoors and strive to share that opportunity with others. The evening includes an intimate performance by Danielle Ponder.

Early Bird tickets are 15 percent off until Oct. 9. For more information visit EarthxFilmFestival.org.

N95 Masks May Cause Cardiopulmonary Overload

Face masks are used to reduce the transmission of airborne diseases. Nevertheless, for certain people, extended use of an N95 mask may be problematic, and that is what Chinese researchers set out to study in a randomized clinical trial published this year in JAMA Network Open.

For 14 hours in a controlled setting, 30 healthy participants were randomly assigned to receive various interventions with and without the N95 mask, including two 30-minute, light-exercise sessions. Biometric measurements and blood samples were taken before, during and after each testing period.

The scientists found that wearing an N95 mask resulted in reduced respiration rate and oxygen saturation within one hour, and an elevated heart rate two hours later, which continued until the mask was taken off. During exercise, mask-induced cardiopulmonary stress was further exacerbated, as heart rate and blood pressure increased, and respiration rate and oxygen saturation decreased. Energy expenditure and fat oxidation were elevated.

After the 14-hour masked period, blood pH markers decreased, which may cause drowsiness, stupor and even coma in extreme cases, according to the National Institutes of Health. The study authors note that chronic cardiopulmonary stress may increase cardiovascular diseases and overall mortality in elderly individuals, children and those with cardiopulmonary diseases. Further investigation is needed to explore the effects of different masks on various populations.

Hair Tapping

New methods for cultivating healthy hair growth have been gaining traction amongst young people on social media platforms, including hair tapping, a technique popularized in Korean and Japanese hair spas. According to haircare experts, hair tapping is similar to a scalp massage and involves gentle drumming movements along the scalp with the fingers. Hair-tapping techniques draw from acupuncture, the practice of releasing energy by accessing certain landmarks in the body.

Like other kinds of scalp massages, hair tapping may relieve scalp tension, stimulate blood flow and improve lymphatic drainage. A Japanese study found that four-minute daily scalp massages over a 24-week period increased hair thickness by changing the expression of human dermal papilla cells in tissue under the skin. And a 2019 self-assessment survey found scalp massages improved hair growth for individuals with hair loss.