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verybody knows that September means fall is coming. But here in Texas, when we begin reading and hearing about the State Fair of Texas—affectionately called “The Fair”—that’s when we really know fall is on its way. We can feel it in the air. Starting the last week of this month, we’ll have our annual opportunity to indulge in all things Texan, with something for everyone’s tastes.

I’m already planning my schedule, hoping to get in everything I want to see and do, whether it’s trying the decadent and innovative fair foods (this year’s finalists for the Big Tex Choice Awards include Cotton Candy Tacos, Deep Fried Shepherd’s Pie, State Fair Fun-L Cake Ice Cream and Texas Fried Hill Country); the amazing livestock exhibits; creative arts competitions that include everything from quilting to sculpture to jewelry making; the automobile exhibits (featuring the old and the new, including electric vehicles); or one of my favorites, the retail halls, which are a veritable QVC of new, different, innovative products— many of which I didn’t even know existed—that promise to make life better or easier.

However, what many of us love most is all the football during the Fair’s four-week run.

The three major college rivalry games will give me plenty of chances to meet up with friends from around the state, especially for the battle between my alma mater, Texas, and Oklahoma.

Suffice it to say I love the Fair, even as a newly minted vegan. Yep, I’m planning to save up the calories, splurge on one or two (or three) fried-food concoctions and then do a detox. I hope my body will forgive me in advance for all the eating I’ll do, and love me again for all the walking I’ll do over the 200 acres of Fair Park.

While I’m there, I plan to check out the Fair’s sustainability practices. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that this is something they take seriously, placing public recycling bins beside trash cans, requiring vendors to recycle cardboard and asking them to donate their leftover products to local nonprofits. There is also the Fair’s year-round Big Tex Urban Farm program, whose testing ground is on the Midway. It’s expected to generate about a million servings of produce this year to feed the community around Fair Park, and Mitchell Glieber, president of the State Fair of Texas, tells me they’re looking to do much more.

I think that they and the rest of us can learn from lot from Avery Mack‘s article about zero-waste lifestyles in this issue. Locally, we can learn from and provide hands-on help to the DFW regional office of the Texas Campaign for the Environment, one of the most effective grassroots nonprofits I’ve ever seen. Its zero-waste initiative is having significant effects every day on Texans’ quality of life. Read more about what it is doing on page 33. Both these articles can help us be better stewards of the perfectly made ecosystem in which God has placed us.

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It provides a networking opportunity for those that care about where their food comes from and offers a chance to hear from national experts on how to solve issues related to how our food is grown and distributed.

Each year, the Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance and its sister organization, the Council for Healthy Food Systems, host speakers on issues that are pertinent not only to farmers, but to local food businesses, home gardeners and consumers interested in nutritional foods.

Registration for pre-conference workshops begins at $15, with regular two-day conference rates at $95 if purchased before Sept. 14, $110 after. Scholarships are available for beginning farmers. Location: 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. For the full program, registration and more information, visit FarmAndRanchFreedom.org.

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This garden tour is a main source of fundraising for the nonprofit Dallas County Master Gardener Association, dedicated to horticultural education and volunteer service throughout the county. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Dallas County Master Gardener events provide learning opportunities to county residents, including community service projects, school gardens, research, education and demonstration gardens.

The ticket price is $15 for advance purchase and $20 the day of the event. Locations: 6808 Colfax Dr,; 5222 Homer St.; 3224 Bryn Mawr Dr.; 9202 Moss Farm Lane; 3637 Stratford Ave.; and 6729 Santa Maria Lane. For tickets and more information, visit DallasCounty MasterGardeners.org.

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All attendees will learn about the importance of the monarch butterfly migration, participate in face-painting, make butterfly crafts, have fun tossing seed bombs during the costume parade, enjoy refreshments, discover local vendors and purchase delicious meals from participating food trucks.

The number of monarch butterflies has decreased significantly over the last 20 years, but together we can save the monarch. In the U.S., there is a massive effort to provide habitat for monarch butterflies, imperiled bumblebees and other pollinators. There is no one group or agency responsible for providing the habitat needed for monarch conservation, but all organizations, agencies, and individuals must work together to improve, restore and create grassland habitats to save monarchs.

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he 14th annual Plano International Festival will take place on October 13 in downtown Plano.

The area’s largest cultural event offers food, fun and entertainment for the whole family. Participants will enjoy multicultural music and dance performances, ethnic food trucks and cultural displays from more than 100 countries. There will be hands-on children’s activities, foreign films, a flag parade and the area’s only outdoor naturalization ceremony.

The popular Fitness and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the courtyard will administer free flu shots and health screenings for kids and adults, plus give interactive fitness demonstrations.

Admission and parking are free. Location: 901 E. 15th St., Plano, For more information, call 214- 495-7838 or visit PlanoInternationalFestival.org.

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acey Pruett will offer a new kind of online Facebook “happy hour” mindful meetup at 7 p.m. CST, September 26, designed for busy women that may not be able to get out to a class. It will include tips to simplify life for fall and stay mindful and present.

She says, “Mindful meet-ups put a new spin on meeting up with the girls. Our daily routine can lead to discussions surrounding the strain of our daily routine. Break out of the average social chat by signing up for a women-only mindful meet-up where we’ll discuss mind, body and spirit development techniques to inspire you to live ‘in the black’, a concept used to express lifting the Lacey Pruett deficit many feel with their current health and lifestyle situation.”

Each meeting focuses on a different aspect of holistic health and provides useful takeaways for doing life well. Living in any type of deficit can leave a person feeling hopeless.

Sign up at WomenInTheBlack.net. For more information, visit LaceyPruett.com or call 214418-3239.

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r. Rusty Barrier and Dr. Tricia Seymour have returned to Dallas after a 20-year sojourn, offering monthly healthrelated live webinars on Facebook. Both are licensed professional counselors, hypnotherapists, energy healers, reiki masters, traditional naturopaths, intuitive practitioners, interfaith ministers and wellness coaches.

During their travels, they have worked with Sufi masters, Hindu gurus, Buddhist monks and nuns, Native American shamans, indigenous healers, Kabbalistic rabbis and a Shaolin master.

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Don’t Miss the State Fair of Texas

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he State Fair of Texas runs for 35 days between September 28 and October 21 at Fair Park. With a theme of Celebrating Texas Innovation. From America’s first self-contained modern shopping center, stadium nachos, iconic corn chips, the frozen margarita machine, handheld calculators to even corny dogs, several of the world’s favorite creations were introduced right here in the Lone Star State. Highlights include more than 100 attractions and 70 midway rides.

Home on the Range, a new attraction inside the Coliseum, features a redesigned Little Hands on the Farm farm-to-market activity for little ones, as well as the Children’s Barnyard petting zoo. An agriculture exhibit displays unique ways to grow high-yield, healthy produce indoors and DIY growing systems that can be built at home.

A new livestock birthing barn showcases the incubation and birthing process of livestock animals. With 40 years of experience, Frank Addington, Jr., will display his talents in an amazing archery show. The all-star stunt dog show has performed across the country, and all of them are former shelter rescues. There is much, much more, including sensory-friendly mornings every Wednesday, art galleries and classic rivalry college football games between Texas and OU, Prairie View and Grambling and Texas Southern and Southern University.

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nyone can vote for the seventh annual Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards, hosted by the Memnosyne Institute. Public voting begins in September, and the top three nominees will become the finalists. The final winners will be selected by a panel of judges from the North Texas green community and announced at the Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards on November 15 at the Dallas Arboretum.

The Coke Buchanan Volunteer of the Year award for outstanding volunteer service to a green cause or organization is named for Memnosyne Institute center director Coke Buchanan, who co-organized the Oak Cliff Earth Day for the Memnosyne Institute, the parent nonprofit of Green Source DFW. He died earlier this year.

Categories include Environmental Reporting; Environmental Science and Innovation; Conservation Activist; Environmental Social Justice; and Green Project or Program (profit or nonprofit).

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rganized by the nonprofit North Texas Renewable Energy Group in cooperation with the Texas Solar Energy Society and the American Solar Energy Society, the DFW Solar Tour is a free event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 13, to tour innovative green homes and buildings around the DFW Metroplex and learn how homeowners and businesses can use solar energy, wind energy, energy efficiency and other sustainable technologies.

Local tour hosts have opened their homes and business to share their renewable energy and conservation knowledge and experiences with the public with the aim to demonstrate the variety of ways that people can reduce utility costs, conserve resources, live healthy lifestyles, make their own electricity and more.

As part of the 20th annual National Solar Tour, the world’s largest grassroots solar event, the DFW tour is among the largest in the nation. In total, more than 165,000 participants are expected to visit some 5,500

buildings in 3,200 communities across the U.S.

Tour highlights include TreeHouse Dallas, the first energy-positive big-box store in the world; talks at IKEA, Plano Environmental Education Center, MLK Jr. Community Center, The da Vinci School, Treehouse Dallas, Cedar Hill Government Center and Tarrant County College South Campus. Several high schools are displaying solar cars this year, including Winston School Solar Car (at the Plano EEC), Coppell High School (at the Irving West Library) and Liberty Christian School (at the UNT Zero

Energy Lab). Participants can see the battery energy storage technology at Axium Solar and the Caldwell House.

Matilda the bus is a solar-powered school bus that is parked outside the Twelve Hills Nature Center and serves as a mobile classroom for the Seed Preschool. Utterly Divine is a working ranch and research center with a 25-kilowatt solar panel array and battery storage designed to operate off-grid for most of the ranch’s electricity requirements. Their solar system’s installer will be on-site to explain how the system works and answer questions.

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Meditation Improves Long-Term Cognition Cognitive gains that people experience from an intense meditation retreat can persist for at least seven years and slow age-related cognitive decline, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of California at Davis followed up with 60 people that had participated in a three-month retreat in which they meditated in a group and alone for a total of about eight hours a day.

Immediately afterwards, the meditators showed improvements in holding sustained attention— the ability to stay focused on a task or object— a key measure of cognitive function. Seven years later, researchers found that those significant gains were partly maintained, and that older participants that diligently practiced meditation didn’t show typical patterns of age-related attention declines.

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Ballet Dancing Boosts Senior Fitness and Energy Ten Australian seniors that strapped on ballet slippers and participated in Ballet for Seniors classes for three months reported feeling more fit, energetic and animated, according to research from the Queensland Institute of Technology and the Queensland Ballet. They also found that ballet improved their posture, flexibility, maneuverability and awareness.

Mastering challenging movements and sequences made the dancers happier than working at already achieved levels. Also, the group enjoyed developing supportive social bonds in get-togethers outside the dance studio.

Cruciferous Veggies May Lower Stroke Risk Elderly women that eat lots of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage have less plaque on their carotid artery walls, reducing risk of strokes and heart attacks, a new study shows.

Researchers from the University of Western Australia surveyed 854 Australian women over the age of 70 to determine their vegetable intake, and then used sonograms to measure their carotid artery wall thickness to ascertain the severity of carotid plaque. Those eating the most cruciferous vegetables had a .05 millimeter lower carotid artery wall thickness compared to those with the lowest intake.

“That is likely significant, because a 0.1 millimeter decrease in carotid wall thickness is associated with a 10 to 18 percent decrease in risk of stroke and heart attack,” says lead study author Lauren Blekkenhorst. Other vegetables, including leafy greens and alliums like onions, were not found to have the same protective effect.

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Acupuncture reduces autism scores, according to a new meta-analysis of 27 clinical studies of 1,736 children.

Researchers from Kyung Hee University, in the Republic of Korea, found that whether acupuncture was used alone or combined with other therapies, it improved outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder as measured by the Childhood Autism Rating Scale and the Autism Behavior Checklist, without causing adverse side effects.

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Dirt Houses Cancer-Protective Microbe A bonus to gardening: Soil commonly contains bacteria that produce a molecule called mensacarcin that kills melanoma cancer cells, according to research from Oregon State University. Few therapies treat this skin cancer, so contact with dirt is an easy choice.

Doctors Underestimate Opioid Prescriptions

People are frequently introduced to highly addictive opioid painkillers when using hospital emergency rooms. When University of Colorado and University of Massachusetts medical researchers surveyed 109 emergency medicine physicians at four hospitals, they found that 65 percent of them significantly underestimated how many opioids they were prescribing compared to their peers. In six- and 12-month followups, the researchers consequently found that opioid orders by all the doctors surveyed dropped by 3.5 and 4.3 percent, respectively. Those shown that they had been overprescribing lowered their rates even more, by an additional 2.1 and 2.2 percent.

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A naturally occurring compound found abundantly in wild blackcurrants, bilberries and lingonberries increases the body’s ability to prevent tumors, report researchers from the University of Eastern Finland. The color-producing pigments known as anthocyanins were found to increase the cancer-fighting ability of sirtuin 6, part of a class of enzymes that regulate the expression of genes that control the function of cells via key signaling pathways. Aging causes changes in the function of sirtuins, which in turn contributes to the development of several diseases.

Anthocyanins also color other berries, and earlier research from the UK University of East Anglia found that women eating blueberries and strawberries three or more times a week slashed their risk of heart attack by a third.

Asthma Less Likely to Afflict Breastfed Kids

A University of Amsterdam study of 960 children from 4 to 12 years old taking asthma medication found that those breastfed as infants had a 45 percent lower incidence of asthma attacks.

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New Solar Capacity Outpaced Other Fuel Sources

A United Nations-backed report, Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018, reveals that the world invested more in solar power than any other single energy technology in 2017 and installed more new solar capacity than all other energy sources combined, including fossil fuels.

The report tally saw investors committing $279.8 billion to renewable energy overall, excluding large dams, and $160.8 billion to solar specifically. United Nations Energy Programme head Erik Solheim explains, “The extraordinary surge in solar investment shows how the global energy map is changing and more importantly, what the economic benefits are, including the creation of more better-paying, higher-quality jobs.”

China, the leader in solar and renewable investment, was responsible for more than half of the 98 gigawatts of solar capacity added last year and 45 percent of the dollars invested in renewables overall. The U.S. was second, investing $40.5 billion in renewable energy. Mexico, Australia and Sweden increased their commitments by substantial amounts—810 percent, 147 percent and 127 percent, respectively—with all three countries ranked in the top 10.

Flower Power

The Humane Society Legislative Fund, the government affairs affiliate of the Humane Society of the U.S., worked with animal protection champions in both chambers and with other stakeholders to secure success on several fronts in the 2018 federal budget.

Victories include preventing the slaughter of wild horses and burros, preserving protections for carnivores on National Park Service lands in Alaska, preserving Endangered Species Act protections for Great Lakes wolves and urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore inspection reports and enforcement records for horse shows, puppy mills, roadside zoos, laboratories and other facilities that were purged from the agency’s website in early 2017.

The budget also adds another $2 million for USDA enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and $5 million to train and provide therapeutic service dogs for veterans and soldiers. It holds the line against cuts on many other vital fronts affecting animals, such as the Marine Mammal Commission and development of alternatives to live animal testing.

Harmful provisions still reflected in the budget include exempting concentrated animal-feeding operations from reporting toxic air emissions and maintaining a prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate toxic lead content in ammunition and fishing tackle that poison and kill wildlife.

Farms Test Low-Tech Pesticide Alternative To make sure more beneficial bugs come to their crops to feed on pests, farmers are planting flowers in the middle of their fields. On a farm near the town of Buckingham, England, a crop of oilseed rape is planted amidst rows of wildflowers. It’s one of 14 sites in a study testing the wildflowers’ efficacy in attracting pesteating bugs, and how well they would perform

in replacing toxic pesticides.

The study also includes the use of borders of wildflowers around each field, a technique farmers in the area have used for the past two decades to promote general biodiversity, though not specifically for pest control.

Researchers Ben Woodcock and Richard Pywell, of the UK Center for Ecology and Hydrology,

write, “The crop protection ‘toolbox’ is becoming smaller and more vulnerable, so now is a good time to rethink our future crop protection strategies to consider the use of alternative pest control measures alongside conventional pesticides.”

Pesticide use probably won’t be eliminated completely, they say.

However, by attracting pest-eating bugs—along

with other techniques like breeding plants to better resist pests, using technology to better diagnose and forecast pest behavior and application systems that can apply tiny amounts of pesticide more precisely—pesticide use could be dramatically reduced. Harsh chemicals can then serve as a last line of defense, rather than the first thing farmers reach for.

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New Eco-Packaging Options Underway

Frito-Lay, Campbell Soup and other major U.S. playersin the food and beauty industries are talking more about sustainability these days. The result is adoption of innovative materials.

Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of recycler TerraCycle, advises, “Bioplastics are meant to be a solution for the world’s plastic waste problem.

However, in most cases, biodegradable bioplastics will only break down in a high-temperature industrial composting facility, not in your average household compost bin. Plus, these are not recyclable. A better solution might be to place the focus on durable bioplastics that are made from plant materials, but can still be recycled,”

Entrepreneurs like Daphna Nissenbaum are taking action. As an Israeli mom, she chided her teenage son for trashing rather than recycling plastic water bottles. Yet then, she says, “I realized plastic bottles weren’t the main issue,” when she saw flexible packaging such as chip bags, candy wrappers and go-to containers crammed into the trash.

Nissenbaum learned that most flexible packaging isn’t recycled and ends up in landfills, oceans and other places.

Once an orange peel is discarded, it disintegrates biologically and turns to compost, she saw, and committed to engineering packaging to do the same. A graduate of the Israeli Army’s elite software engineering program and with a marketing MBA, her Tipa Corporation has patented bioplastic that acts like plastic. “When composted, the material naturally breaks down in 180 days or less,” she says. Tipa now makes zippered bags, stand-up pouches and packaging for coffee, snacks and produce.

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activity are inevitable, a new generation of clinicians disagree. They’ve seen how by losing weight, fighting inflammation with wholesome food and supplements, exercising smart and exploring science-backed integrative therapies, patients can manage the root causes of joint pain and find relief.

“We have many tools at our disposal to halt or slow the progression of arthritis so most people never have to have surgery,” says Doctor of Naturopathy Casey Seenauth, a staff physician at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Pain Relief Center, in Tempe, Arizona.

Identification Helps

The term “arthritis” can conjure images of aging cartilage worn thin by years of overuse. Yet this common type, known as osteoarthritis, is just one of many joint pain culprits. Rheumatoid arthritis, which manifests in swelling and pain in the hands, wrists, feet or toes, arises when the body’s immune system attacks itself, destroying tissue around the joints.

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hirty-seven percent of American adults 18 and older suffer from arthritis—a catch-all term for a dozen varieties of joint disease—according to the nonprofit Arthritis Foundation.

One in two men and two in three women 65 or older may have it, estimates a recent Boston University study. Due to increasing obesity rates and autoimmune disorders, it’s also impacting 8 million Millennials, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“I’m seeing higher rates, more severe cases and more of them in younger people.

It’s an epidemic no one is talking about,”

says Dr. Susan Blum, a Rye Brook, New York, physician and author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally.

About 65 percent of patients try to treat joint pain with daily anti-inflammatory drugs that can damage the stomach and kidneys. Many work and exercise less due to pain, making arthritis the leading cause of disability. More than 1 million undergo expensive, risky surgeries annually, with hip and knee replacements performed twice as often now as in 2000.

Although conventional medicine maintains that drugs, surgery and reduced

sometimes the eyes and gut. Infections like Lyme disease, parvovirus and hepatitis B can also ignite arthritic joint pain.

Inflammation may exacerbate them all, so an anti-inflammatory program can typically provide relief, says Blum. Serious forms might require more aggressive treatments; a visit with an integrative clinician is an important first step.

Get Weight in Check

About one-third of obese people have arthritis, and research shows that with every pound lost, joint pain diminishes— the lighter the load, the less the pressure on joints. A Wake Forest University study of knee osteoarthritis patients showed that with each 10 pounds lost, 40 pounds of pressure is lifted from the knee.

“But it’s not simply about the load on the joints,” says Blum.

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Fat cells release compounds called inflammatory cytokines, which can boost inflammation and pain. And new research from the University of Rochester, in New York, suggests that obesity may also impair the gut microbiome (beneficial bacteria lining the gastrointestinal tract), further exacerbating arthritis.

“There is no doubt that the gut bacteria are involved in the onset and perpetuation of inflammation and pain in arthritis,” says Blum.

When researchers fed mice the equivalent of a “cheeseburger and milkshake” diet for 12 weeks, doubling their body fat, they found more pro-inflammatory bacteria in their colon, more cartilage deterioration than in lean mice and more inflammation in their knees.

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When joint pain begins to flare up, a carefully chosen workout may be exactly what’s needed for relief. A.J. Gregg, a chiropractor in Flagstaff, Arizona, says, “There is an element of ‘use-it-or-lose it’.” The proper exercise depends partly on which joints are

Supplementing Suppleness

by Lisa Marshall

Blum explains that dysbiosis, an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the intestinal tract, can damage its fragile lining, allowing bits of bacteria to enter the bloodstream and ignite an autoimmune response. Dysbiosis can be kick-started by antibiotics, drugs like proton pump inhibitors, bad diet or stress, says Blum, who battled autoimmune arthritis after her son had a traumatic accident.

For curbing arthritis through the gut microbiome, the science is young. A few small human studies conducted in China and Finland suggest that ingesting specific strains of Lactobacillus (including casei, acidophilus, reuteri and rhamnosus) and Bifidobacterium (bifidum and infantis) may decrease inflammation and pain associated with arthritis.

In the University of Rochester study, overweight mice fed prebiotics (indigestible fibers that good bacteria feed on) had less arthritis progression.

Blum recommends taking antimicrobial herbs like oregano oil to heal a gut overgrown with bad bacteria and a highquality probiotic supplement to replenish good bacteria. She also suggests ditching processed food and products with refined sugar, along with known allergens like gluten, soy and dairy, which can spawn inflammation. Avoid nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes and peppers, which anecdotally have been suggested 22

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affected. He notes that properly executed strength training exercises like lifting weights can stabilize muscles around joints, easing strain and preventing arthritis from accelerating. Low-impact aerobic exercises like cycling or swimming can fuel the production and flushing of fluids through the joints without overloading them. Tai chi can improve range of motion. Even running, long falsely maligned as a precursor to arthritis, can help prompt cartilage cells to divide and replenish faster, research suggests.

A study of 75,000 runners by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in California, found that they were less likely to develop osteoarthri-

Curcumin: Derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa), this bright yellow culinary spice has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent in Asia for centuries. Today, it’s used as an alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), which can wreak havoc on the stomach and kidneys if taken long term, according to Naturopath Casey Seenauth. One industry-sponsored review concluded that 1,000 milligrams (mg) per day of curcumin can rival a NSAID like Advil for relief of pain and inflammation.

Collagen or gelatin: Integrative medicine practitioners have

long prescribed gelatin powder made from animal connective tissue to provide the nutrients required for joint regeneration. Supplement makers have developed arthritis-specific collagen supplements in which the gelatin is broken down for better absorption. A Chinese study of 500 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that collagen derived from chicken cartilage improved symptoms of pain, stiffness and swelling in joints. Plant-based options are available.

Glucosamine: This classic tissue-building block has been shown in multiple studies to slow cartilage loss associated with osteoarthritis. Taken long enough, it can also ease pain, says Seenauth. “People often take it, don’t feel anything right away and quit. Give it time.” He recommends 2,000 mg per day for at least six to eight weeks.

Fish oil: Omega-3 fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are established anti-inflammatories. A Korean University review of 10 trials involving nearly 400 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that those taking more than three grams per day of omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduced their reliance on NSAIDs and had less pain.

Probiotics: While their impact on pain reduction isn’t clearly known, many studies show that certain strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can boost immune function, repair damaged gut lining and reduce system-aggravating inflammation, says Dr. Susan Blum. She recommends products containing a mixed blend of 20 billion to 30 billion colony-forming units (CFU) per capsule.

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Healing the Gut Heals Joints

to aggravate joint pain. Overall, strive for a plant-based diet high in fiber, colorful, antioxidant-rich vegetables and “good” fats. One recent Michigan State University study found that when osteoarthritis patients switched to a plant-based diet for six weeks, they experienced less pain than those in the meat-eating control group.

tis of the knee than less active people. A subsequent paper by University of Illinois researchers found that while each running step levels more force on joints than a walking step, the foot hits the ground less often, so when it comes to wear and tear, it approximates the effect of walking.

“Running doesn’t set people up for earlier development of osteoarthritis, and can in fact be protective,” says Gregg, stressing that proper form, a soft running surface and moderation are all important.

later, while the placebo group worsened. In prolotherapy, doctors inject natural substances like dextrose and saline into the joint two to three times for six to eight weeks to promote production of collagen and other tissue-regenerating compounds.

“Rather than inject a steroid, which provides a short-term fix by suppressing the immune response, we inject a concentrated solution that ignites the body’s natural healing response,” says Seenauth.

Regenerative Injections

Natural joint pain remedies also encompass acupuncture and meditation. In the UK, a University of York meta-review of 114 studies exploring 22 integrative or complementary therapies for arthritis, including strength and aerobic exercise training, found acupuncture to have the most studies completed and the most promising results.

“Acupuncture can be considered as one of the more effective physical treatments for alleviating osteoarthritis knee pain in the short term,” concluded the authors.

University of Auckland researchers, in New Zealand, recruited 42 rheuma-

For more advanced cases of osteoarthritis, Seenauth recommends regenerative injections such as prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. For PRP, doctors draw some of the patient’s blood and spin it down with a centrifuge to isolate platelets loaded with growth-promoting compounds.

Then, they inject the platelets into the joint.

A study of 78 patients with knee osteoarthritis published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that those receiving one or two PRP injections had significantly less pain and better function six months

A Mind-Body Approach

toid arthritis patients and assigned half to a program of mindfulness-based stress reduction, described by researchers as “the cultivation of nonjudgmental attention to unwanted thoughts, feelings and bodily experiences via meditation.”

While the meditation group saw no change in levels of inflammatory markers in the blood or the number of swollen joints, they did report significantly less morning stiffness, tenderness and pain.

The patients, in essence, trained themselves to experience their symptoms differently.

“Pain is not just about nerves detecting a noxious stimulant and sending the signal to your brain. The brain has a whole system for processing these signals, and is also informed by your experiences, emotions and cognition,” says Seenauth, who recommends mindfulness meditation to all of his patients.

“With the right nutrition, therapies and state of mind,” he says, “you can significantly reduce the impact joint pain has on your life.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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in Portland, Oregon. She loves sharing the value of yoga with people of all sizes.

“What’s important is working wherever you are within your current range of motion, so your body can open to new movements appropriately.”

Maintaining a regular practice offers an opportunity for individuals living with chronic pain or undergoing cancer treatment to feel more at ease. “Even in cases of severe fibromyalgia, some movement is better than none, and can foster better sleep. Restorative sleep can help to heal microtears in muscles, which can be common. Non-goal-oriented yoga also offers layers of benefits for cancer patients, both supporting physical function, as well as offering a way to practice kindness towards the body/mind during tough times,” says Carson.

For seniors, yoga is an excellent way to foster better flexibility, even in the presence of osteoarthritis. Studies conducted by Dr. Sharon Kolasinski, of the University of Pennsylvania, found that Iyengar yoga reduced joint stiffness and pain reduction during an eight-week period in people with knee osteoarthritis. Chair yoga, though popular with seniors, can introduce unnecessary risk if not tailored appropriately for those with osteoporosis, Carson cautions. “It’s important for older adults to find classes taught by appropriately trained instructors. Inappropriate chair sitting itself can compromise bone health, so teachers trained in spinal health and planes of action are recommended.”

No matter the level of an individual’s agility, improved flexibility is a boon, especially when it goes beyond the physical to embrace mental and spiritual aspects.

Abbott remarks, “Yoga has taught me not only how to move and relate to my body, but how to gracefully adjust to change and the challenges of life.”

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WHY OUR BODY LOVES YOGA Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility

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lthough media coverage of yoga often highlights advanced yoga poses, the practice is not reserved solely for super-flexible folks. Benefits are available to everyone of any age or physical type.

“Many people assume that yoga requires the ability to be a contortionist.

Yoga is an internal process and can meet us wherever we are,” says yoga therapist Kimberly Carson, of Mindful Yoga Works, in Portland, Oregon. Springing from the theory that half of our capacity to become more flexible lies less in the muscles than in the nervous system, this calming practice helps the body release tension and achieve a suppler state.

Why it Works Yoga poses don’t need to be intense to have a significant effect. Gentle, regular practice can improve range of motion, increase muscle strength and promote circulation of the synovial fluid surrounding joints that supplies oxygen and nutrients to cartilage.

“Basic yoga is just as beneficial as more advanced ideas of yoga, especially in terms of body awareness,” says Piper Abbott, an integrative yoga therapist and teacher who owns Burlington Yoga, in Burlington, Vermont. “Where our attention goes, energy flows. When we’re holding a 24

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posture and directing this focused awareness into the sensation of a stretch, we’re learning to read our body.”

Agility is usually associated with muscles and joints, but underlying flexibility goes deep to further enhance wellness. Stiff muscles often go hand-inhand with stiff arteries, for example, but appropriate exercise can have a positive effect there, too.

According to studies by physical therapist Miriam Cortez-Cooper, Ph.D., and her colleagues during her tenure at the University of Texas at Austin, stretching exercises performed for 11 weeks improved flexibility of the carotid artery—the main vessel that transports blood to the brain—by 23 percent. Such an increase did not result from aerobic exercise or strength training.

Every Body Can Benefit “Yoga is truly for any and every body.

Flexibility or a lack thereof can be found in anatomies of any shape. Many options for poses exist to help you find the version that works best for you. Yoga props such as blocks and straps can provide support to encourage experimenting while ensuring a safe approach,” says Anna Guest-Jelley, CEO of Curvy Yoga,

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When we have an injury has been divided and seek medical attention, into several catphysicians have specialties that egories—pre-classical, claslook at body parts indepensical, post-classical, and dently, For example, we might modern. The pre-classical see a different orthopedic docthrough post-classical petor for a hand than the shoulriods of yoga were centered der and elbow. That’s because around simulation of archetraditional Western medicine types, breathing and mental diagnoses and treats a patient’s awakening and enlightensymptoms by evaluating parts ment through mindfulness. of the body separately, rather The modern period of yoga than the whole person. It is began in the late 1800s with known for using manufachatha yoga gaining promitured medications, surgeries nence in the 1920s and 30s and modern technologies to and its association with John East diagnose and treat. In recent Krishnamacharya and three years, this concept is shifting towards a more of his pupils: B.K.S. Iyengar, T.K.V. Desikachar holistic approach. and Pattabhi Jois.

Healthcare providers today are com Fast forward 100 years later to 2018, and many different types of yoga exist today. Vin- pleting their training programs with a better yasa yoga is one of the most common forms of understanding of the body’s need for moveyoga practiced in the U, S,. This style of yoga ment, especially the spine. It has become links breath with movement through differ- even more prevalent that complementary ent postures (asanas). A well-balanced yoga and alternative treatment options are an practice involves movement of the spine in all important part of any therapy plan. For directions (flexion, extension, lateral bending, acute injuries involving the lower back, it is now almost ubiquitous that patients will be and rotation). referred out for physical therapy or chiro An estimated 80 percent of people practic treatment. Home exercise plans are will experience back pain at some point in their lives, triggered by a number of factors, encouraged, but the kinds of exercise plans recommended remain elusive for many including injury, bad posture, lifting incorhealthcare practitioners. rectly, degenerative disease, slipped disc,

Yoga is effective for improving low scoliosis and more. Most cases of acute low back pain because many of the postures back pain will improve within a few weeks strengthen the muscles in the low back, or months, but some people experience

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as well as the abdominals (primarily the transverse abdominis). The purpose of abdominal strengthening is to provide support for the bones and lumbar discs in the spinal column. Many poses stretch and strengthen the hamstrings and quadratis lumborum muscles, which help create more mobility and stability in the hips and pelvis. Yoga also helps to increase blood flow, eliminate toxins and improve nourishment to the muscles and soft tissue in the lower back.

A recent article published in the medical journal Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation talks about the importance of yoga and low back pain. This pilot study indicates that people experiencing low back pain that practiced yoga improved faster than the control group of patients that did not. The improvements included reduced pain, less disability and improved physical functioning.

Not all forms of yoga are equal when it comes to low back pain. Yin yoga is a style better suited for acute low back injuries.

It is a form of hatha yoga that focuses on passive stretching where holds last from three to 10 minutes. This kind of stretching allows the deep connective tissue (fascia), that supports and surrounds the spine, to be lengthened. Adding yoga to a home exercise plan will “add life to your years”, as the Chinese proverb suggests. While the type of exercise plan recommended by a healthcare provider may vary, most will determine when it is safe or not to begin a yoga practice. Always consult with them before starting a home exercise plan.

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Top Yoga Trends Fusion Styles Offer Fresh Choices

by Marlaina Donato hile interest in traditional yoga remains strong, a groundswell of new styles looks to accommodate our changing times. With approaches ranging from yoga designed for curvy women to paddle board yoga, there is something for everyone.

“I can see a definite trend of mixing yoga with all sorts of new activities and passions,” says Sophie Parienti, founder of Yogi Times magazine and website, in Los Angeles. “I always keep an open mind. Whether it is acro yoga or art yoga, if it becomes a way to commit to a personal practice, why not?”

Innovative styles are on the upswing, including yoga blended with Pilates, resistance training and dance forms like ballet. “Yoga has been evolving since its origins and these variations on the

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traditional practice show exciting creativity and invite in people that are new to yoga. In particular, we’re excited to see yoga offerings that increase inclusion and accessibility to a wider and more diverse student base. Practitioners can only benefit from this direction,” notes Kerry Maiorca, chair of the Yoga Alliance and founder of Bloom Yoga Studio, in Chicago.

Newer forms of yoga are affirming that bodies of all shapes, sizes and ages can reap benefits. Moms-to-be can enjoy prenatal yoga designed to strengthen the body for childbirth, and aqua yoga—especially in a heated indoor pool—is helpful for those with physical challenges. Chair yoga is popular in corporate settings and senior centers.

A decade ago, high-energy styles like power yoga were taking center stage; the current trend is toward gentler forms like restorative and yin. Instructors are prioritizing the safety and comfort of students.

“There is an emphasis now on the quieter styles of yoga, the introspective meditative forms. Many teachers are being trained to modify poses,” says Maiorca. “A big focus right now is trauma sensitivity—and how and if to use touch as an instructor, underscoring the message that we are safe on the yoga mat.”

The future of yoga is inspiring given the coexistence of tradition and modernization. “Yogis by nature are seekers and love exploring the new and original as part of the journey,” advises Parienti. “Focus on feeling good, whatever form it takes or whatever name it carries.”

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n today’s American health care model, nurses deal with myriad stressors that can take a toll on their physical and emotional well-being and impact patient outcomes.

In the publication Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses, there is an entire chapter dedicated to work stress and burnout. This inspired Lyn McCright, a registered nurse, adult and gerontological nurse practitioner and long-time nursing consultant to found her business, Advancing Holistic Health.

This online school offers courses to empower registered nurses and licensed health professionals to learn principles of the Resilience Paradigm, which creates healthier people by allowing them to have a better understanding of how we create our experiences of life, with a primary focus on living in the present.

“In holistic nursing, we have three main components: first, treat patient as a whole, considering body, mind and spirit; the second is that we include alternative modalities when appropriate— and there are times when it’s not always appropriate—and thirdly, take care of the nurse first,” McCright says.

McCright is a board-certified health and wellness nurse coach and advanced holistic nurse with a master’s degree in public helth from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. She’s a nationwide speaker and leader in transforming advanced practices of holistic and integrative nursing.

McCright began nurse consulting 30 years ago, teaching the Resilience Paradigm in her private practice in California.

Now in Texas, McCright has offered the program through Advancing Holistic Health for the past two years. The program is offered virtually on three continents, North America, Asia and Europe.

“The Resilience Paradigm is related to the field of psychology, and psychology captures every possible part of our human life on the planet Earth,” McCright says. “We offer national board certification as a nurse coach through the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation, as well as health coach certification for other licensed health professionals.”

Advancing Holistic Health’s Resilience Paradigm has four main objectives—insight-based learning, identifying the most important factor that deceptively limits resilience, recognizing how resilience develops properties of physical and psychological healing and utilizing that paradigm to generalize all nursing patient care.

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McCright says that Advancing Holistic Health’s faculty and students took part in a National Institutes of Health research study published in May in the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. They reported improved interpersonal relationships, refinement in their own health and health behaviors and job satisfaction. Advancing Holistic Health has taught students to leave stress at work and not bring any suffering home.

“Those are big factors in nursing today,” McCright says. “The main reasons for enrollees becoming nurse coaches are to enhance their own skills and nursing practices, and to be able to deliver care with their values and philosophies. They also want to obtain credentials and work to empower others and their clients.”

She notes that the program has also helped nurses more effectively deal with the three most common conditions seen today in patient health care: anxiety and stress, cardio-metabolic conditions and pain issues. McCright notes that the World Health Organization has developed terminology for these modern-day stressors: non-communicable diseases. “Because we’re seeing more of these diseases, I think programs like Advancing Holistic Health will become more common and continue to grow in the coming months and years,” she says.

Graduate support includes advanced training held once a month and a private Facebook page for students and graduates to reach out with questions or comments.

“When we are grounded in our own resilience, it’s very natural for us to share our resilience with others,” McCright says.

“As we become more grounded, all of our distracted thinking drops away. The more that we see our lives through the lens of resilience, the more we live resiliently.”

For more information about Advancing Holistic Health, call 254-751-7111 or visit AdvancingHolisticHealth.com.

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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has also worked diligently to reduce or eliminate single-use t’s a routine most people are familiar with: on a desigplastic bags at grocery stores. nated day, we push our garbage and recycling bins to

“Austin had a plastic bag ban ordinance, and we the curb or alleyway, and then a sanitation truck comes helped direct an aggressive campaign in Dallas to pass a by, empties our bins, and a week’s worth of trash magically similar ordinance, this one requiring a five-cent fee on disappears from our lives. However, following the trail of bags to reduce use. But then the city got sued over that our trash from the curbside will reveal a less rosy scenario. ordinance, and ended up dropping it,” Troiani explains.

“Some of the highest points in Dallas-Fort Worth “Shortly after, the city of Laredo’s plastic bag ordinance are landfills,” says Corey Troiani, DFW regional program Corey Troiani was challenged and went all the way to the Texas Supreme director of the Texas Campaign for the Environment (TCE).

Court.”

“More than a third of the monitored landfills in Texas now

Although the Texas Supreme Court ruled that per Texas state are on record as having leaking liners, so rainwater generates leaching law, municipalities couldn’t enact laws restricting single-use plastic of chemicals into the groundwater. There’s no real solution to fixing bags, thus overruling local plastic bag ordinances, TCE is still those leaks, because we don’t have the engineering capacity to do it.” fighting on the local front, pressuring retailers to not bring back

Since 1991, TCE has been doing grassroots advocacy work to single-use plastic bags. “In the upcoming legislative session, we change corporate and governmental laws through sustained canvasswill continue this fight in either repealing that interpretation that ing campaigns. They work at the municipal and state level and can cities cannot have these rules or passing another law that carves out boast of myriad achievements in all areas of sustainability, but they exemptions for restricting single-use plastic bags,” Troiani says. believe zero waste starts with changing the mindsets of everyday residents. “People should really think about their purchases, espeFor more information about Texas Campaign for the Environment, visit cially when it’s something they absolutely don’t need,” Troiani says.

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He suggests repairing and reusing items whenever possible. While people might think they are doing their part by recycling, he notes Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakit’s best to not generate so much waste in the first place. enings magazines throughout the country.

“There are the three R’s—reduce, reuse, recycle— but when we’re talking about zero waste, we’re not saying, ‘Let’s get everybody a recycle bin to make sure they recycle as many water bottles as they can.’ We’re focused on systemic changes so people are changing their lifestyles,” he says.

“That includes preparing in the morning to pack a reusable water bottle and bring a lunch, and to not give in to what corporations have made so convenient for us. It all begins with thinking about the impact that we have on our environment and where our waste goes.”

Other zero waste and near-zero waste accomplishments

by TCE include getting laws passed in Texas that require major computer manufacturers including Dell, Apple and Toshiba to voluntarily recycle computers from their consumers. “There are now programs that make it easy for consumers to return those computers to those manufacturers, and they would ensure that they were recycled,” Troiani says. *With the PaperKarma junk mail app, take a picture to un In June, TCE convinced the city of Dallas to pass a local ordinance subscribe from receiving bulky catalogs, credit card offers and requiring all apartments with eight or more units to offer recycling unwanted paper mail (PaperKarma.com). to their tenants. In addition, Austin’s TCE branch successfully rallied

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Being Sustainable Down to Our Soles Following an environmentally friendly lifestyle can be felt right down to our toes. Increase the life of footwear by being properly fitted in highquality shoes, performing ongoing maintenance and patronizing cobblers. Pay extra attention to waterproofing shoes in winter and rainy seasons. Also, vegan alternatives to leather are available.

Shoe repairs annually keep nearly 1 million pairs of shoes out of landfills and save about 1 billion animals, according to My Shoe Hospital (MyShoeHospital.com), in Austin, Texas, which express-mails shoe repair services.

The company reports that total global footwear manufacturing produces nearly 1.5 million tons of waste leather per year. Much of it can be avoided. n Proper maintenance starts with using a leather cleaner and conditioner, followed by applying polishes and waxes to renew color, cover scuff marks and soften the surface. A natural weatherproofing agent, like lanolin, seed oils or beeswax helps to further seal the surface to prevent water seepage. n In addition to resoling shoes to extend their lifespan, some repair shops offer stretching services and fitting aids to improve comfort or preserve desired shape. Shop locators are part of the Shoe Service Institute of America (ssia.info) and Society of Master Shoe Repairers (somsr. com) websites. n Conventional shoe leather not only involves killing animals, but also treating animal skins with toxic chemicals like mineral salts, lead, cyanide and formaldehyde.

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eart disease and chronic illnesses like diabetes, Alzheimer’s and inflammatory bowel disease are reaching alarming rates in this country.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 71 percent of all healthcare spending in the U.S. goes toward treating people with multiple chronic conditions.

Plant-dominant diets have a profound and universal effect on disease prevention, and often pose the potential for reversal.

Enlightened institutions like the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, in Loma Linda, California, are now offering resident physicians specialized studies in lifestyle medicine based on therapeutic applications of diet.

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wellness movement. The conclusions he’s drawn from his own practice are supported by the largest study to date on disease risk factors, the Global Burden of Disease, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. “The number one cause of

Eating superfoods slows inflammation, a major factor in myriad health conditions, and fosters an internal environment that opposes cancer cells. According to Greger, incorporating nutrient-dense foods into our daily diet need not feel like a chore or sacrifice. “If you eat junk, not only are you feeding your precious body crummy fuel, but you’re missing out on choices that are health-promoting,” says Greger, whose free Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen phone app helps make the switch easy and intriguing.

“I’m a fan of techniques for getting more plants on our plates,” says Greger.

“Try using meat as more of a condiment or flavoring. Find entrées you already like and make them more plant-friendly. For instance, try replacing the taco meat with lentils spiced with traditional taco seasonings.”

Other helpful tips include tapping a family member, friend or colleague eager to support healthy choices. It can be difficult to be the only one eating healthfully in any group, but having a support system can help make the transition easier.

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According to Jennifer Di Noia, Ph.D., of William Paterson University of New Jersey, in Wayne, superfoods have 17 nutrients in

Today’s 26 Top Superfoods watercress Chinese cabbage chard beet greens spinach (cooked) chicory leaf lettuce

parsley Romaine lettuce collard greens turnip greens mustard greens endive chive

kale dandelion greens red pepper arugula broccoli pumpkin Brussels sprouts

scallion kohlrabi cauliflower cabbage carrot

Source: Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutrient Density Approach, a study led by Jennifer De Noia, Ph.D., in Preventing Chronic Disease, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Greger reminds us that changing our diet can be initially daunting, but better health is worth the effort, as exemplified by one of his leading cases. “I met with an obese, middle-aged man with Type 2 diabetes in the beginning stages of diabetic neuropathy. After a month of being on a plant-based diet, he had reversed his diabetes and his nerve pain disappeared.

Within three months, he no longer needed medications for high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Two decades later, he remains vigorous and free of chronic disease.”

Greger’s greatest reward is seeing people enjoying better health. His joy is evident when he confides, “Stories of people regaining health charge my batteries and make me jump out of bed in the morning.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer and author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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common that are critical to the prevention of chronic disease, based on findings of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Institute of Medicine.

Phytochemicals are the body’s best source of antioxidants to help fortify cells against cancer and premature aging, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of dementia. Leafy greens such as collards, beet tops and certain lettuces, along with cruciferous vegetables, pack the most punch. Surprisingly, popular kale came in at number 15 on the CDC list of 41 superfoods, scoring only 49 out of 100 points for phytonutrient value.

Results of an in vitro study published by the journal Nutrition Research spotlight the cholesterol-reducing benefits of steamed collard greens and their ability to boost the body’s natural cholesterol blockers by 13 percent more than the pharmaceutical drug Cholestyramine.

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Spread the chickpeas on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.

arah Britton, a plant-based holistic nutritionist who blogs at MyNewRoots. org, lives near Toronto, Canada, with her husband and school-age son. Like all mothers, she faces the challenge of packing her child’s lunch. These three recipes can be made ahead of time and come from her new book Naturally Nourished: Healthy, Delicious Meals Made with Everyday Ingredients.

4 tsp onion powder 1 tsp fine sea salt 3 cups (2 15-oz cans) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Sour Cream and Onion Chickpea Crisps

Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm. Keep in mind that the chickpeas will crisp up outside of the oven, so it’s okay if they’re still a little soft when finished roasting.

Brownie Dough 1½ cups raw, unsalted walnuts ¾ cup, cocoa powder 2 cups soft dates (preferably Medjool)

Spread the chickpeas out on a clean kitchen towel and rub them dry, discarding any loose skins (chickpeas will not crisp in the oven if wet). Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and toss with the coconut oil mixture.

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

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Pit the dates and add them one at a time through the feed tube of the food processor while it’s running. The resulting mixture should resemble cake crumbs but, when pressed, will easily stick together (if not, add more dates).

Use the dough to make the Brownie Bites. Leftover dough (one-third of the batch) will keep in the freezer for up to one month.

Toasted Walnut Brownie Bites Yields: about 10 balls (servings) ⅓ batch (about ⅓ lb) of brownie dough Shape the dough into 10 small, bite-size balls. Freeze the balls until ready to eat.

Store in the freezer for up to one month.

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Shape the dough into 10 small, bite-size balls, then roll them in the remaining coconut.

Freeze the balls until ready to eat. Store in the freezer for up to one month.

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Trinity Park Conservancy Presents “Summer at Simmons” — Times vary. Created to encourage Dallas citizens to get out and enjoy our shared natural resource, the Trinity River, Summer at Simmons includes free and family-friendly events such as hiking, biking and canoeing adventures. Prices vary. TrinityParkConservancy.org/Enjoy-it-Now/Events/.

Yoga for Golf: Guys Only — 7:15-8:15pm.

This is a special class designed predominately for men to help improve their golf game. $12. Crescent Yoga Studio, 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian. CrescentYogaStudio.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 7 Divine Laws for Happiness and Fulfillment — 4:30pm. Discourses, Yoga, Pranayam, Subtle Body Relaxation, Kirtans, and Meditation sessions by H.H. Swami Mukundananda. Free. 1450 N Watters Rd, Allen. Facebook.com/RadhaKrishnaTemple ofDallas.

The Drifters — 8-9:30pm. Come see the Hall of Fame rock royalty known for Under the Boardwalk at this free, family-friendly event with outdoor lawn seating. Free. Levitt Pavilion, Arlington. LevittPavilionArlington.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 DFW Free Day of Yoga — 8am-6:30pm.

Please join on Labor Day for the 12th Annual DFW Free Day of Yoga at Crescent Yoga Studio and Eco-Boutique. Free. 812 Alex Lane, Midlothian. CrescentYogaStudio.com.

Splash Out Childhood Cancer at Hawaiian Fall — 10:30am-6pm. TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation and Hawaiian Falls are teaming up for the seventh consecutive year to raise awareness and help fund research to find a cure for childhood cancers. $20. Hawaiian Falls, The Colony.

SplashOutCancer.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Turn Texas Green Reception — 5:307:30pm. Join the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club to support environmentally friendly candidates in Tarrant County and the surrounding area. Rosen House Inn, 100 W Weatherford, Ft Worth. Facebook.com/ events/163291247872495/.

Table Talk at Addison — 6-7:30pm. Light bites and good conversation. Participate in Whole Food’s Table Talk discussion, and help them to better satisfy and delight all your produce needs.

Whole Foods Market, 5100 Belt Line Rd, Ste 1012, Addison. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/ Addison.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Gong Meditation: Sound Healing Workshop — 6:30-8pm. Enter the studio, lie down on a nest of blankets and bolsters, and allow the sounds to “wash” over you as Kenny takes you on a deep inward journey. $25. 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas.

DallasYogaCenter.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 2018 Dallas Heart Walk in Dallas — 8:3011:30am. Thank you for joining nearly 1 million Americans at 305 events across the country to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Free, registration required.

Reunion Tower, 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas.

DallasHeartWalk@heart.org.

City of Plano: Paper Document Shredding Event — 9am-12pm. Shredding is limited to five (banker box size) boxes per vehicle. All major credit cards, cash and checks are accepted. $5/box.

Jack Carter Adaptive Playground, 2800 Maumelle Dr, Plano. Plano.gov.

350Dallas: Rise to Action — 2pm. Thousands of rallies will be held in cities and towns around the world to demand our local leaders commit to building a fossil free world that works for all of us. Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St, Dallas.

ActionNetwork.org/Events/Dallas-Rise-to-Action.

savethedate SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 10am – 1pm Drive Electric Week Celebration Join the fun and see the latest Electric Vehicles (EVs) of all makes and models without the pressure of visiting a dealership.

Discuss the ownership experience as owners and enthusiasts show off their rides. The event will feature Electric vehicle industry and advocacy exhibitors as well as the largest gathering of EVs in the Texas.

Sponsored by: The North Central Texas Council of Government Grapevine Mills Mall 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051 For more information visit DriveElectricDFW.org

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Promise of Peace Garden: Okrapalooza — 11am-2pm. This is the 9th year to bring together Dallas’ top chefs to cook off for the best okra dish while raising funds to give our most fragile community members access to high quality nutritious food. $35. The Lot, 7530 East Grand Ave, Dallas.

Bit.ly/2Pw8ldV.

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting — 6:30pm. Hear about Texas Nameplate Company’s transformation from being a water polluter to being a leader in environmental responsibility. Free. Brookhaven College, building H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Dallas.

DallasSierraClub.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Meditation and Metaphysics — 7pm. Start with 30 minutes of meditation, then Dr Petra will guide on how to use the Science of Mind, and other teachings, as a springboard for deeper discussions and creating demonstrations in your life. Free. CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. CSLDallas.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Citizens’ Climate Lobby: Grapevine Chapter Meeting — 6:30pm. Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s is a non-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/.

Fort Worth Audubon Society: Vultures, Nature’s Cleanup Crew — 7:30pm. With vulture numbers plummeting, we’re learning how important their conservation is. UNT Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd Research and Education Building, Rm 100, Ft Worth. FWAS.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 North Texas Corporate Recycling Award — 11am-1pm. Annual awards honoring outstanding recycling efforts. Keynote speaker is Danny Zagotta, manager of energy and sustainability for Dallas-based Cinemark Theatres. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. NTCRA.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Tarrant Regional Water District: Trinity Trash Bash — 8:30-11:30am. Enjoy a day of community cleanup followed by an after party. After party at Panther Island Pavillion. TRWD.com/events/ Trinity-Trash-Bash/.

Oliver Nature Park: Leave the Leaves — 10:3011:30am. Learn composting basics. Produce Earthfriendly organic fertilizer. $9. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. OliverNaturePark.com.

DFW Solar Tour Volunteer Training — 121:30pm. The DFW Solar Tour is produced by an all-volunteer team of dedicated solar advocates.

Midway Hills Christian Church, 11001 Midway Rd, Dallas. DFWSolarTour.org.

Saturday Night Dances — 8-10pm. Come join us this Saturday for music, dancing, and fun for the whole family. All are welcome! Entrance Fees: $4 per adult (age 13+); Children 12 years and younger are free. Historic Pavilion, Daingerfield State Park.

TPWD.Texas.gov.

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Donation Puppy Yoga — 2-4pm. Join us for a fundraiser class to help raise money for a local rescue - Paw Support. The class is donation based and 100 percent of the donations go to the organization for animal rescue. 6464 E Northwest Hwy, Ste 345, Dallas. NamahShivayaYoga.com.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 DFW Furgotten Friends: Adoption Event — 11am-3pm. Come meet the pups from DFW Furgotten Friends and take home a furever friend.

Free. Uptown Dallas Whole Foods, 2510 McKinney Ave, Dallas. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/ UptownDallas.

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Meditation — 5-7pm. Combining walking meditation, sitting meditation, and guided meditation, we will experience the power of our group energy.

Donation-based. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. DallasUnity.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Southwest Nature Preserve: Scat and Tracks, What Animals Leave Behind — 7pm. Participants will learn how to safely examine scat and how to identify scat and tracks. We will then discuss the tracks of an animal; participants will discover where to look for tracks, the parts of a track and how to measure. West Arlington Police Station, 2060 W Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. SWNP.org.

savethedate TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18 & WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 7:15 -9pm Thyroid Seminars 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.

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 ArlingtonGives Showcase and Concert — 6-7pm.

Come out to the Levitt Pavilion and cast your vote for River Legacy Foundation for the “People’s Choice Award,” as we celebrate North Texas Giving Day in Arlington. Free. Levitt Pavilion, 100 W Abram St, Arlington. NorthTexasGivingDay.org/ River-Legacy-Foundation.

North Texas Giving Day Jimmie Vaughan — 8-9:30pm. Come see the Grammy-winning blues guitar legend at this free, family-friendly event with outdoor lawn seating. Free. Levitt Pavilion, Arlington. LevittPavilionArlington.org/event/ jimmie-vaughan.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden 5th Birthday Weekend — Sept 21-23. 9am-5pm.

The weekend is filled with adventures fitting for pirates, fairies, and those who never want to grow up. Free with garden admission. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas.

DallasArboretum.org.

Metro African Violet Show and Sale — 10am4pm. Dallas Metro African Violet Show and Sale is your opportunity to view and purchase rare and unusual African Violet show plants and other interesting members of the fascinating Gesneriad family.

Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

Next Level Ashtanga Workshop — Sept 21-23.

Spend the first day exploring balancing asanas of primary and second series. Spend the second afternoon with Krista learning safe, unique and effective adjustments for postures of the primary series. The third day second series of the Ashtanga Yoga tradition is called Nadi Shodhana (nerve cleansing). Super Yoga Palace, 9026 Garland Rd, Dallas. SuperYogaPalace.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Kayaking at Britton Park — 8:30-10am. Take a break from the hiking trails and get on the water!

Go out in dual-seated kayaks along the creek on Joe Pool Lake. $22-$24. Britton Park, Mansfield.

Bit.ly/2MoJsCZ. Keep Flower Mound Beautiful: Trash Bash and Fall Festival — 8:30am-1pm. Register to help with the morning Trash Bash and Community Cleanup.

There’s an incentive for signing up: prizes for the first 300 registered volunteers. Flower Mound High School, 3411 Peters Colony Rd, Flower Mound.

KFMB.org.

Oliver Nature Park: Night Hike — 7-8:30pm.

Guided hike. Preregistration required. Each child must have at least one adult attending and registered for the program. $10. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. OliverNaturePark.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Dallas Veg Fest — 11am-4pm. Incredible festival of nutrition, wellness and improved lifestyle. Expert speakers on nutrition, environment, health. Cooking demos & fitness classes (yoga, Zumba, bootcamp).

An amazing array of vendors. Kids’ activities. Free.

Kiest Park Recreation Center, 3080 S Hampton, Dallas. FeedOakCliff.com/.

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Yoga and Acupuncture Workshop — 1-3pm. Experience how acupuncture and yoga work together to create physical ease and peace of mind. 6464 E Northwest Hwy, Ste 345, Dallas. NamahShivaya Yoga.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Spiritual Fitness Class — 7pm. To be spiritually fit means living in truth and trust, i.e., being yourself at the deepest level in everything you do and bringing all of you to your life experiences. CSLDallas, International Pkwy, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. CSLDallas.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Artini Hour — 6-8pm. Monthly Artini Hours are a fun way for adults to socialize, enjoy some drinks and create an upcycled art project. $20. 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RiverLegacy.org/ Product/Artini-Hour-September-27.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Texas Parks and Wildlife: State Volunteers Needed — Sept 28-30. 9:30am-7:30pm. Volunteers needed to assist at the State Fair of Texas introducing youth to activities like archery, fishing and camping skills. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt, parking and admission pass for the day. Fair Park, Dallas. Bit.ly/2nZHeuX. The Search for Bigfoot — 7-8pm. Spend this Friday and Saturday by enjoying a bigfoot themed movie and being educated on the ways of Bigfoot. $4.00 per adult (age 13+); children 12 years and younger are free. Daingerfield State Park. 903645-2921.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Fire Ecology Bus Tour — 8am. Join Native Prairies Association of Texas, Fort Worth Chapter for a fire ecology bus tour to Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Pilot Point.

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City of Dallas: All Things Beautification — 9am12pm. Workshop will cover tree planting, pruning and caring tips, and resources. Free. Wilson District, 2801 Swiss Ave, Dallas. Bit.ly/2PrKWdD.

Hillside Village Kicks Off HillsideFIT Fall Classes — 9-10am. Enjoy a morning of serenity and fitness with yoga instructor Ebony Smith.

This is perfect for those looking for a peaceful, yet calorie-burning way to start the weekend. Free.

Village Green, 305 W FM 1382, Ste 590, Cedar Hill. 972-637-6300.

Intro to Cool Season Vegetable Gardening — 10:30am-12pm. A thoroughly complete introduction to the basics of growing the most common vegetables grown in the cooler part of the season, with NHG’s Education and Outreach Coordinator, Rusty E. Allen. $15. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

Volunteer and Intern Orientation — 1-2pm. At orientation, attendees will learn about the history of BJNC, take a tour of our building and grounds, learn how to use our digital volunteer management system, and figure out what role at BJNC is best for them. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. BJNC.org.

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daily Celebrate Strawberries – Apr 4-24. Come in to experience peak season strawberries throughout our stores, including delicious recipes and culinary innovations. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. WholeFoodsMarket.com.

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

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

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

FWMuseum.org.

Help Create New Mosaic Butterfly Staircase — Through Sept 15. Times vary. Hillside Village invites the Cedar Hill community to be part of its growing public art program by attending free mosaic workshops hosted by Visual Expressions. Free. 1425 N Hwy 67, Cedar Hill. VeartGallery.com.

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

DallasMeditationCenter.com.

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

sunday Carrollton Runners Club Mile + 5K — 7:30am.

A low-key 5K and 1 mile race every last Sunday of the month at 7:30am inside McInnish Park in Carrollton. 2335 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton. CarrolltonRunners.com.

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

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

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

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

Dynamic Meditation — 10-11am. One of the active meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump,

scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

214-670-8443.

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

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

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

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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.

Steady Warriors Yoga: Saint Anne – 7-8pm. Find your inner Resource, restore the soul and transform stressful experiences into personal well-being and renewed purpose. Through December 2018. Free for veterans and first responders. Saint Anne Episcopal Church, 1700 N Westmoreland Rd, Desoto. Warrior SpiritProject.org.

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

Dallas Meditation Center, 810 West Arapaho Road, Suite 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMedi tationCenter.com.

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

AnandaDallas.org.

wednesday Storytime Serendipity — 3:30-4pm. Toddlers will experience tales that awake and excite.

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

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Dallas Green Drinks — 6pm. 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. DallasGreen-

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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.

Metaphysics and Meditation — 7-8:30pm. Manifestation and Mysticism– two sides of the spiritual coin. Let us practice together, while diving more deeply into universal principles and spiritual living.

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

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

Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/ seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-7621661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Baby Basics Storytime — 12:30-1pm. Activities

for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months old with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories.

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

Pizza Pie Thursdays — All day. It’s Pizza Pie Thursday! Enjoy fresh made-to-order pizzas for only $12.99 with up to three toppings. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving.

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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

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

Second Thursdays with a Twist — 5-9pm. Second Thursdays with a Twist takes an unexpected look at the Museum’s collection with a pop culture twist.

Awaken the force within you by joining us for a night of rebellion, power struggles and Jedi training. $5, free for members. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

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

friday Steady Warrior Trauma Sensitive Yoga — 4:305:30pm. This trauma sensitive yoga class focuses on breath and gentle yoga movements and is followed by a very restorative guided meditation. Free for veterans and first responders. Through September

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

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

PlanoPacers.org/race_schedule/.

Chi Gong on the Lawn — 8:30-9:30am. Join on the southwest lawn over-looking Unity Bay for a Saturday morning energy re-up. Donation-based. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. UnityDallas.org.

Tai Chi Classes — 9am. Tai Chi is excellent for health, balance, back problems, and one’s general internal energy flow and energy balance. Free. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas.

Bostmas@gmail.com.

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

214-824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org.

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

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

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

RiverLegacy.org.

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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

calendar of events SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

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.

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.

Butterfly Rhythms: Butterfly Population Patterns through the Year – 12-1:30pm. Talk by Dale Clark, co-founder of the Dallas Lepidopterist Society. Bring a brown bag lunch and join us for this free program. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-7862826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Heard After Hours: Dinos at Dusk – 7-10pm. Aspecial adults-only evening filled with dinosaur-themed activities to celebrate the opening week of our 13th Annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibit. $19/nonmember, $16/member. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

Pre-registration required: HeardMuseum.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 LLEA Bird Walk – 7:30am-12pm. Bird watchers of all skill levels are invited to join an expert birder to explore birding locations at LLELA. Ages 10 & up. $5/vehicle, cash or check only.

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.

Early Bird Guided Walk – 8-9:30am. Led by Master Naturalist Jack Chiles, weather permit-

ting. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman.

903-786-2826. Friends OfHagerman.com.

Paper Document Shredding – 9am-12pm. Shredding is limited to 5 (banker box size) boxes per vehicle. All major credit cards, cash and checks accepted. $5/box. Jack Carter Adaptive Playground, 2800 Maumelle Dr, Plano. Plano.gov.

Plant and Insect Relationships – 10-11:30am. With Loriann Garcia, Assistant Professor of Biology at Austin College. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

Friends OfHagerman.com.

Stars on the Prairie – 7:30-9:30pm. Trek to LLELA’s prairie restoration area to view the wonders of the night sky. Emphasis is on viewing with naked-eyes and binoculars. Ages 5 & up. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required by Sept 8, 11am: llela.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Wildflower Gardening – 2-3pm. Learn more about wildflower gardening and leave with seeds to plant in your garden. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W Main St, Lewisville. 972-219-3570.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Refresh Your Run – 6:30-8pm. 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: 972-9852241 or rei.com/stores/95.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Hands-On Bike Maintenance: Fix A Flat – 7-8pm.

Our bike techs will share tips and tricks for fixing a flat, changing your bike tube and getting back on the go. $5/member, $15/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei. com/stores/95.

Garden Chat and Book Signing – 7-8:30pm. Steve Huddleston, author of Easy Gardens for North Central Texas. This groundbreaking book shows beginners and experienced gardeners alike how to create gorgeous gardens with the easiest, colorful, low water plants that north central Texas has to offer. John & Judy Gay Library, 6861 W Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney. 972-547-7335. McKinneyTexas.org/green.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby: Grapevine Chapter Meeting – 6:30pm. Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. La Madeleine, 900 W State 114 Hwy, Grapevine. Info, Jacqueline Carney: tjcarney@charter.net. Facebook.com/CCLDFW. Rock Climbing Basics – 6:30-8pm. Get an understanding of the different types of climbing, what gear is necessary and the basics on how to get started. Informational class, not an “on-the-wall” climbing session. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Collin County Home & Garden Show – Sept 14-16. 2-6pm, Fri; 10am-6pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. Features the latest in products and services for everything from builders, contractors, materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment systems, storage, plants, landscape displays/materials, kitchenware and much more. Allen Event Center, 200 E Stacy Rd, Allen. AllenHomeAndGardenShow.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Shade Gardening – 9-11am. Learn how to plan and plant an attractive oasis of foliage and texture to delight the eye - even under the arching canopy of mature trees. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

The Refuge Rocks: Ponds – 10-11:30am. Pro-

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Presented by: Healthy by Nature Show and The Dirt Doctor Plano Event Center 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano 75074 For more information visit NaturalHealthFest.com

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Bird Walk – 7-10am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. 469-200-4085.

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grams for ages 4-7 & 8-12. Learn about a pond ecosystem through games, stories and crafts. 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.

tors a chance to network and discover educational programs designed to enhance curricula. Teachers, homeschool groups, scout leaders and PTA members invited. Free. Allen Senior Recreation Center, 451 E St. Mary, Allen. 214-509-4552. Tinyurl.com/ yc9sld2m.

Lightweight Backpacking Basics – 6:30-8pm. Join an REI backpacking expert who will provide excellent tips on lightweight backpacking techniques.

Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

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Beyond Backpacking Basics: What’s Inside Your Pack – 7-9pm. Small group session on how to cut weight and tailor your gear to best suit your needs.

Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

Camping Basics – 6:30-8pm. We will cover the basics: how to be comfortable camping, gear and equipment, fun activities; and great local areas to give it a try. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Backpacking Basics – 6:30-8pm. Learn how to choose a pack, select proper clothing and footwear.

Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

Native American Indian Camp – Sept 29-30. Our camp is named after the Native American Indian Tribe that lived in its immediate area, the Tonkawas. This camp will explore, through lots of fun activities, this particular tribe along with other plains Indians. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville.

940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Trash Bash & Fall Festival – 8:30am-1pm.

Register to help with the morning Trash Bash & Community Cleanup. Prizes awarded for the most trash and most recyclables collected; door prizes and other great giveaways. Volunteers receive a free lunch. Check-in begins at 8am. Flower Mound High School, 3411 Peters Colony Rd, Flower Mound. kfmb.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Educator Expo 2018 – 4-6pm. Expo gives educa-

Hands-On: Camp Stoves and Water Filtration – 9-11am. In this hands-on course, sample advanced camp stoves and water filtration tools. We will discuss how to use and maintain different stoves, water filters and water purifiers. $10/member, $30/ nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

Butterfly Talk: Amazing Monarchs – 10-11am.

Discover more about our state butterfly, their migration pattern, life cycle and how you can help protect

their habitat. Designed primarily for adults. With Melanie Schuchart. Included in general admission; free/member. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

Volunteer & Intern Orientation – 1-2pm. Volunteers and college interns are a big part of making our year a huge success. We are currently seeking education assistants, greeters, gardeners as well as behind-the-scenes positions in marketing, admin, composting, and event planning committees.

Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. More info: 817-491-6333 or bjnc.org.

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Participants receive a university-style education in natural healing arts. Featuring special guests Sifu Michael Stults and Claudia Gabrielle, MD. $149 for all 3 days. Seating limited.

Presented by: Supreme Science Qigong Center Rotunda Civic Center, 321 E McKinney St, Denton 76201 For more information and to register, visit QiRevolution.com

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

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

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

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

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

in your life. 6071 New Hope Rd, Krugerville. 214453-0218. UnityOfNewHope.org.

Horizon UU Worship Service – 10:30am-12pm.

Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

monday Dairy Farm Tours – Mon-Sat, by appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk. $7/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 County Road 446, Gainesville. 940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com.

Free Holy Yoga: All Levels – 9:30-10:30am. Gentle Hatha/Bhakti yoga. Holy Yoga offers encouraging Bible passages during meditation and prayer in lieu of ohm-ing. Non-denominational. All welcome.

First United Methodist Church of Richardson, Fitness Studio in Bartula Family Center, 503 North Central Expressway, Richardson. Jenny Bradford 214-207-8941.

sunday Sunday Celebration Service Agape Center For Spiritual Living – 10am, meditation; 10:30am, service. Noah’s Event Venue, 5280 Town Square Dr, Plano. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

Sunday Worship: Unity Spiritual Center of Denton Service – 10am, coffee; 11am, service. Unity takes spiritual principles and makes them practical

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

WholeChildTexas.com.

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

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

AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

thursday Agape Men’s Group – 6:30-8:30pm. 1st Thurs.

Open to all men. You are welcome whether it’s your first time or a regular or it’s been a while. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

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

Buddhist Sangha – 7-9pm. The meeting of Horizon’s Buddhist covenant group. Meditation and study of the 8-Fold Path. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton.

972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

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

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

Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association.

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

tuesday Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-380-4030.

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

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Community Dance – 7-9:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Live Music, varied styles. Fun for all ages 21 and up. $5/ person Denton Senior Center, 509 North Bell Ave, Denton. 940-349-8720.

saturday Coppell Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov. 8am-12pm.

Seasonal produce for the North Texas area, natural meats and eggs, seafood, organic dairy products, honey, teas, breads, mixes, flowers, plants, and more. Coppell Farmers’ Market, 768 W Main St,

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McKinney Farmers’ Market at Chestnut Square – Thru Nov 17. 8am-12pm. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. Locally grown and produced food and craft items. Live music. In front of Roy & Helen Hall Library, 101 E Hunt St, McKinney. 972-562-8790. McKinney FarmersMarket.com.

Frisco Rotary Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 27.

8am-1pm or sellout. Local growers offer fruits and vegetables. Also offered are baked breads, meat from local ranchers, honey, arts and crafts and various other products. 4th St between Main & Elm, Frisco. FriscoRotaryFarmersMarket.com.

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

Denton Community Market – Thru Nov. 9am1pm. A producer-only farmers’ market and art market specializing in local produce, locally produced food items and local artisan wares. Admission free.

317 W Mulberry St, Denton. DentonMarket.org.

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

Agape Women’s Breakfast with Friends – 9:3011am. 3rd Sat. Enjoy breakfast, check-in and support one another, and meet some new friends. Cafe Express Shops at Legacy, 5800 Legacy Dr, Plano. Danielle: 214-551-4185. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.

Third Saturday Nature Talks – 9:30-11am. 3rd Sat. Free with paid general admission or Heard Museum Membership. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. Meet raptors up-close. Take guided prairie hikes. Kids activities. Bring a picnic lunch.

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Erich Neupert: 972-442-7607.

BPRaptorCenter.org.

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

2001 Coit Rd, Ste 155, Plano. Preregister, Jami Jackson: 469-331-9913 or YogaJax.com.

Group-Trance: 2-Hr Deep Trance Session – 6:308:30pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Combine hypnotic storytelling and rhythm to relax the conscious mind while using array of techniques that teach your unconscious how to feel pleasure in the face of stress, because your other mind wants to learn wonderful things.

Offer 1 or 2 hr sessions. $50. Dallas Meta-Morph, Frisco. Registration required, Sherrie Grana: 512589-2089 or DallasMeta-Morph.com.

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

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

Each week introduces an area of yoga in a way that you can jump in any time. $80. YogaJax Yoga Studio,

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Through muscle response testing, we identify which genetic variants are expressing and causing dysfunction.

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CHIROPRACTIC HEIKKINEN CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE CENTER Paul, Heikkinen, D.C., Marsha, Heikkinen, D.C. 820 E. Cartwright Rd, Suite 133, Mesquite, TX 972-285-3232 HeikkinenChiropractic.com

Our office is a family owned and operated business dedicated to helping our patients realize their natural healing abilities. We utilize chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and nutrition to effectively treat the whole person. We live to give you Back Your Life. See us for pain relief, wellness care, and much more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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FITNESS FITNESS BY AVA

Ava Combs 972-638-0282 Fitnessbyava.com fitnessbyava@yahoo.com Health, Fitness & Self Defense Instructor with over 15 years of experience. Services include Weight loss management, Personalized strength training, Group exercise classes, Self-defense training, Self-defense group classes, Awareness programs: Domestic violence, Date rape, Human Trafficking. Call for consultation and appointment.

HEALTH CARE BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 1-800-4BAYLOR BaylorHealth.com/CancerCare We have a network of comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, offering full range cancer-related and integrative medical services. Whether you want to learn about types of cancer, screenings, prevention, healthy living or support, Baylor is here for you. We offer the experience, expertise and technology you can trust.

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ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation. You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad, page 29.

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 38.

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A 3rd generation Dallasite, practicing Biological Dentistry for 30 years, we offer non-toxic, healthier, metal-free ceramic crowns, bridges, and implants.

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LEGACY DENTISTRY

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

TENNANT INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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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, inside back cover.

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9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Suite 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, userfriendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad on page 32.

PETS HOLLYWOOD FEED

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

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

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

PRODUCTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION STORE

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

16633 Dallas Parkway, Ste 150, Addison 972-380-0000 AddisonPain.com Info@addisonpainmanagement.com

Your quality of life matters to us and we are here to help. In practice for 15 years, focusing on treating pain with the highest level of patient care. We specialize in interventional pain management and regenerative medicine. Our approach is multidisciplinary, with experienced, friendly staff, advanced techniques and affordable prices. See ad, inside front cover.

VETERINARY

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

We are a full service Veterinary hospital that focuses on the day to day needs of your pet, from preventative care, illness to surgical support. Devoted to helping support your aging pet, we provide rehabilitative therapies, acupuncture, education and supplemental support. Our goals include advocacy, enrichment services and we provide home delivery of medications and pet nutrition.

2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 PawsAndClawsAnimalHospital.com

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

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people.

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

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

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

Addison Pain and Regenerative Medicine

PAWS AND CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL DR. SHAWN MESSONNIER, DVM

SPIRITUAL

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

STEM CELL THERAPY

Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. We focus on natural wellness, detoxification, and vaccine alternatives.

We happily accept new patients and continue to help those referred by other doctors, especially those with "untreatable/ incurable" diseases that respond well to our unique natural medicines. See ad on page 36.

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

Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

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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 38.

WELLNESS CENTERS ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS AND THERMOGRAPHY CENTER Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3904 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com

We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut is-sues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 12 & 30.

ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS 2455 Ridge Road, Suite 151, Rockwall 972-771-8900 RockwallColonics.com

“Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally 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 on page 42.

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

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

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