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s we breeze (or should I say sweat) into fall, there’s excitement in the air, because in North Texas, fall means three things: football, football and football—more specifically, high school football, college football and the Cowboys. It’s no wonder local newscasts have to add an extra 30 minutes on the weekend. Then there’s my favorite fall event, the State Fair of Texas. I usually visit three times: once for shopping, once for arts and crafts and other exhibits, and once just for the food, a gastronomic assault of fried, weird and delicious and sweet and gooey. I know it’s bad, and I can’t help it; it’s a years-old habit from taking my daughter to the fair every year when she was young.

Yet, as I feast my mind and my senses, I feel a gnawing worry about all the food waste, plastic packaging and bottles, paper and other resources that are consumed and expended during our fall orgy of events. I have to wonder about the environmental and attendant health impacts and how many people would care if they understood the impact on their lives.

When a commercial or large residential real estate project is proposed, the developers are usually required to make an environmental impact assessment indicating how the project would affect nearby resources such as trees, water and air. If the negative impact is too great, the project may not be allowed to proceed. In most cases, however, the result is a well-honed mitigation plan. Over time, these plans have produced some useful and even outstanding conservation and environmental protection standards—although much, much more is still needed.

What if we required a environmental impact assessment—or even a health impact assessment—for certain events, such as those attracting crowds of 100 or more? Just as environmental impact assessments can mitigate the negative effects of development, this model applied to events could result in useful and far-reaching practices and standards that conserve our natural resources for future generations, protect the well-being of current and future generations, and—most importantly—make people care about the environment by showing them how it affects their health and everyday lives.

Here at Natural Awakenings, we see this idea as a new opportunity this fall—another opportunity to educate, empower and inspire our readers to take action for the good of our planet. Stay tuned!

In this month’s issue, the health of Planet Earth (and Earthlings) is front and center in Yvette Hammett’s article, “The Re-Use Revolution: Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies.” The growing plastics crisis has some people yearning for the days when soft drinks and beer came in reusable containers that required a deposit, and milk was delivered to the front porch in quaint glass bottles. Some states, municipalities and private companies are taking us back to the future in innovative ways that perhaps we can all adopt.

On pages 23 and 24, read about some local folks doing their part for the planet. Amanda Morrow, of Plant Set Meals, makes delicious, affordable, 100 percent plant-based dishes, while Thomas Edds, at EDDS Solar, helps residential and commercial customers throughout the metroplex and the world save money and the planet through solar and other renewable energy options.

In every issue of Natural Awakenings, we seek to impart the simple, but important message that green living is healthy and healthy living is green. The Creator has given us all we need to survive and thrive, and an instruction manual, as well. Our job is to be good stewards of what we’ve been given—to respect the sanctity of nature and to be informed about how our actions (and inactions!) can affect its self-sustainability. Let Natural Awakenings be your ally in making our world a healthier place.

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23 NUTRITION, COMPASSION AND CONVENIENCE Identify PlantSet Meals

24 SUSTAINABLE POWER For Texas and Beyond 26 RADHA AGRAWAL ON

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28 AYURVEDIC COOKING Ancient System Restores Balance

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amboo clothing, bedding and bath goods retailer Cariloha is opening a 1,428-squarefoot store at The Shops at Legacy, located at 7201 Bishop Road, in Plano. Kelsey Ishmael, director of marketing for The Shops at Legacy, says. “Cariloha is a great example of an international company bringing something new to Plano with a line of products based on a green, renewable resource.”

The only retail store in Plano exclusively selling bedding and bath goods made from eco-friendly bamboo, Cariloha offers guests the chance to feel the difference in the bed sheets, towels, mattresses and apparel that the company offers. is naturally antibacterial, hypoallergenic and repels odor. Jeff Pedersen, Cariloha president and CEO, says, “It’s one of the most renewable resources on the planet.”

Established in 2007, the product line features an exclusive collection of apparel, accessories, bedding and bath goods and more all made from bamboo. Cariloha has already opened stores in 16 countries and continues to grow by offer by an exclusive collection of products enjoying the strength, soft touch, and green footprint’ of this renewable resource.

For more information, call 469-467-9995 or visit ShopsAtLegacy.com and Cariloha.com.

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ime is a transportation service that empowers riders with affordable, sustainable shared transportation options that reach every neighborhood. By partnering with local communities to deploy fleets of free-floating bikes, e-bikes and electric scooters, Lime makes active transportation more convenient and equitable for residents and visitors while helping cities fight car congestion. Lime operates in more than 100 communities around the globe, offering industry-leading data transparency and Lime Access discounts for disadvantaged communities.

Lime has partnered with Austin Street Center as a Lime Hero recipient, which allows riders to opt into a donation program where a portion of their ride fare will go to a local nonprofit organization. Lime Hero is the first of its kind in the micro mobility industry and has the potential to make a significant and powerful impact by raising awareness of nonprofit organizations. Lime has hit a record 2 million rides in Dallas.

In 2018, Austin Street Center served more than 3,000 unduplicated clients, a sharp increase by almost 200 percent from 2015. Austin Street Center works toward the goal of every man and woman gaining their independence and finding a home of their own. Over the past three years, Dallas’ unsheltered homeless population has grown more than 260 percent, and this trend is expected to continue.

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undreds of electric vehicle (EV) owners and enthusiasts will celebrate National Drive North Texas Electric Week from 2019 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., September 21, at the DART North Irving Transit Center (DART facility) in Irving.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) promise a great event for EV owners, potential owners and anyone that wants to see the future of vehicle technology. They expect a turnout approaching 200 EVs and plug-in hybrids.

Location: 5601 Riverside Dr., Irving. For more information and registration, visit driveelectricdfw.org.

September Is National Yoga Month

This marks the 10th anniversary of the designation by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. National Yoga Month was developed to raise awareness of yoga’s health benefits.

The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it. ~Jean Paul

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nity on Greenville will hold their sixth annual Holistic Health Expo from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 5, celebrating mind, body and spirit.

It’s an opportunity to experience reflexology, non-toxic makeovers, light therapy, sound therapy, holistic medicine, reiki, heavy metal hair analysis and experience demonstrations and samples from many different disciplines.

Vendors include a wide variety of holistic practitioners for treatments, experts and vendors including noninvasive healing treatments, intuitive art, tai chi, henna tattoos, recycled art, holistic pet supplies, essential oils, salt lamps and organic health products.

Unity on Greenville is part of Unity Worldwide Ministries. The Christian organization hosts a number of small groups that meet on a weekly basis, allowing individuals to connect more deeply with others.

he 10th annual DFW Solar Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 5, at a selection of innovative homes and buildings throughout the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex. Thousands of visitors have already toured homes, schools, libraries and other energyefficient, sustainable buildings to see what forward-thinking people in North Texas are doing to build a self-sufficient, renewable sustainable future.

The strategies and techniques on display range from changing to LED light bulbs and selecting more efficient appliances to cutting-edge, ultra-efficient eco-homes and businesses that generate as much or more energy than they consume.

The DFW Solar Tour is organized by the nonprofit, volunteer-based North Texas Renewable Energy Group, Inc., in cooperation with the Texas Solar Energy Society and the American Solar Energy Society National Solar Tour. The National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots renewable energy event in the nation, with more than 165,000 participants expected to visit some 5,500 buildings in 3,200 communities across the U.S. The DFW Solar Tour is the fifth largest solar tour in the country.

Admission is free. Location: 3425 Greenville Ave., Dallas. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 214-826-5683, email DonnaKirby@ DallasUnity.org or visit DallasUnity.org.

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event briefs

Party on the Porch Returns

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he Amon Carter Museum of American Art will celebrate its grand reopening with the fifth annual outdoor art and concert festival Party on the Porch from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., September 14, featuring The Band of Heathens and Abraham Alexander. There will be local food trucks with dining and beverage options available for purchase. Carter members will receive access to a VIP area with free drinks and lite bites throughout the evening.

The recently renovated museum will be filled with live music, art, activities and more. Throughout the day, a variety of free creative experiences include guided tours exploring five new galleries, connecting with the Carter’s collection through hands-on activities, finding treasures on tours of the library and archives, and dropping by the new interactive Family Pop-up Space in The Lounge.

Other highlights include the opportunity to work with Carter Community artists to produce a large artwork created through visitor contributions; create a zine inspired by Let’s Talk at the Carter, in collaboration with the museum, children from the Fort Worth community, and Make Art with Purpose; and the chance to make an artwork in the same style as artist Justin Favela, whose commissioned work debuts at Party on the Porch.

Visitors will be able to view works from the pioneering African American photographer Gordon Parks in the nationally touring exhibit Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940–1950; explore the detailed illustrations of birds by Scott and Stuart Gentling; and interact with Camille Utterback’s Untitled 5 to turn motion into part of a digital work of art.

Admission is free. Location: 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth. For more information, call 817-989-5030 or visit CarterMuseum.org.

Veggie Fair 2019 Now at Farmers’ Market

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exas Veggie Fair, the largest and longest-running vegan festival in the state, will host its 10th annual event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 2, at the Dallas Farmers Market. Weightlifter Kendrick Farris is among the featured guests. He is a three-time U.S. Olympian and one of the plant-based athletes in the upcoming film The Game Changers.

Moving to the Dallas Farmers Market, Veggie Fair will take over The Shed and the adjacent Dallas Sports Park. It’s the first time to be held in November, which is widely celebrated as World Vegan Month.

Texas Veggie Fair saw 15,000 attendees in 2018, showcasing a variety of plant-based foods, products from local and national vendors, speakers, cooking demos, live music, craft beer, yoga and kids’ activities, and more.

Feminist-vegan advocate and acclaimed author Carol Adams will speak about her award-winning Protest Kitchen , and eco-entrepreneurs the Sustainable Duo will give their Let’s Get Zero-Wasted presentation. Vegan electro-pop singer/ songwriter Miss Krystle will perform on the Blue Circle Media Stage, where local musicians and DJs will also be featured throughout the day.

Eddie Garza, senior food and nutrition manager for the Humane Society of the United States and a leading figure in the movement to reform food systems in Latin American communities, will offer cooking demonstrations in both English and Spanish. Beyond Meat, local Spiral Diner & Bakery and Viridescent Kitchen, a new women-owned vegan kitchen will all be providing meatless goodies.

Texas Veggie Fair was founded in 2010 to bring together, educate and expand the plant-based community regionally, nationally and worldwide; display alternatives to the norm of destructive, violent food and product production; and provide a positive, entertaining, and educational experience in a fun, welcoming environment.

Admission is free. Location: 900 S. Harwood St., Dallas. For more information, visit TexasVeggieFair.com. See ad, page 11.

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Cold or unsupportive mothering styles can harm a child’s health into adulthood, Loma Linda University researchers have found. Compared to adults mothered in a “warm” style, adults that had been mothered in a “cold” manner had an average of 25 percent shorter telomeres, indicating faster cellular aging, a shorter life span and greater susceptibility to disease. The study was based on follow-up blood samples of 200 adults originally enrolled in cohort studies of 130,000 people starting in 1976. Those that described their mothering as cold tended to be overweight or obese as adults, with less education. A father’s parenting style had a much smaller effect and was not significant enough to impact telomere length, the authors found.

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For runners, food is fuel, and a new study lays to rest debates about which diet is best. Researchers at Leibniz University, in Hannover, Germany, recruited 76 men and women runners, divided equally between vegans, vegetarians and omnivores.

They had an average age of 27 and ran recreationally two to five times a week. The runners were asked to pedal to exhaustion on a stationary bike, and researchers found that all three groups had similar exercise capacity and power output, and similar lactate production during exercise. The researchers concluded that vegan diets were “a suitable alternative for ambitious recreational runners.”

Regular exposure to sunlight decreases the incidence of irritable bowel disease (IBD) in children, researchers from the Australian National University report. They compared 99 children with IBD with 396 healthy children using interviews with parents to establish a database. For every 10 minutes of sunlight exposure a day on average, there was a 6 percent reduction in risk, and 30 minutes a day reduced the risk by 20 percent.

Also, children with deeper tans were at lower risk. IBD, which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, has been shown in previous studies to be less common among people that live in sunnier places and closer to the Equator.

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Soak Up Rays for a Healthier Bowel

Sleep Tight to Keep Ulcers at Bay About one in 10 Americans develops painful peptic ulcers, open sores in the lining of the stomach and duodenum, that are sometimes caused by an overgrowth of the Helicobacter pylori bacteria. Drug therapy to eradicate the bacteria involving two antibiotics and one acid suppressant is usually successful, but about 10 percent of cases recur.

A key factor may be sleep quality, suggests a new study from the University of Hong Kong. Researchers followed 1,420 people that had been treated for peptic ulcers for three years. The ulcers recurred in 8.3 percent of them, and those that had poor sleep—including taking longer to fall asleep and waking more during the night—were significantly more likely to be re-infected. Longer total sleep times helped reduce infection recurrence.

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Try Maqui Berry for Dry Eyes Maqui, tiny black berries that grow wild in the rain forests of Chile and Argentina, are beloved by small birds. Now they are showing promise for computer-weary humans with dry eyes. In a recent study, Japanese researchers tested a standardized maqui berry extract on 74 people that suffered from dry eyes and eye fatigue that used computers, smartphones or video games for more than four hours a day. Half took 60 milligrams of the maqui berry extract and half took a placebo for four weeks. The maqui berry group showed significantly greater production of lacrimal fluid in both eyes compared to the placebo group, and also reported less eye fatigue and more relaxed shoulders.

Lower Anxiety to Ease Allergies People with generalized anxiety disorders affecting all aspects of life are more likely to have seasonal allergies triggered by grass or tree pollen and people with depression are more likely to suffer from chronic allergies triggered by such irritants as animal hair and dust mites, report German researchers at the Technical University of Munich. In the study of 1,782 people, they also found that food and drug allergies were unaffected by psychosocial disorders.

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Be Wary of Dental Antibiotics Preventive antibiotics are frequently prescribed by dentists for older patients with certain heart conditions, but Oregon State University researchers recently found that those antibiotics, which can expose patients to unwelcome side effects, are unnecessary 81 percent of the time. Using four years of a healthcare claims database of almost 170,000 prescriptions involving more than 90,000 patients with an average age of 63, the research found that fewer than 21 percent should have been given antibiotics based on heart conditions. The findings are important because dentists are responsible for 10 percent of all antibiotic prescriptions written in the U.S., and overuse of antibiotics contributes to bacteria evolving to make the drugs ineffective.

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global briefs Pollution More Deadly Than Cigarettes

Toxic air is killing more people in Europe than tobacco smoking, according to new research published in the European Heart Journal. The number of early deaths caused by air pollution is double previous estimates and the lives of 800,000 people worldwide are cut short by an average of more than two years, the scientists calculated. Although air pollution enters through the lungs, its impact via the bloodstream on heart disease and strokes is responsible for twice as many deaths as respiratory diseases. Penny Woods, chief executive of the British Lung Foundation, says, “Toxic air doesn’t just cut lives short. It also seriously affects the health and quality of life of millions of people.”

In the U.S., air pollution in general worsened markedly across the country between 2015 and 2017, probably due to rising temperatures, according to the American Lung Association’s State of the Air 2019 report. Based on federal, state and local data, it found that that many cities nationwide increased the number of days when particle pollution, often called “soot”, soared to record-breaking levels. More cities suffered from higher numbers of days when ground-level ozone, also known as “smog”, reached unhealthy levels.

The report’s three-year span covered the hottest years on record globally, and as the report noted, the data “adds to the evidence that a changing climate is making it harder to protect human health.” Case in point: The top six cities or metro areas in ozone pollution—Los Angeles-Long Beach, Visalia, Bakersfield, Fresno-Madera-Hanford, Sacramento-Roseville and San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad—were all located in California, one of the most environmentally proactive states.

See a map of the 25 worst offenders by ozone, yearround particle pollution and short-term particle pollution and check out other locations by zip code at Tinyurl.com/ MostPollutedCities.

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Deathly Air

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Elephants Never Forget—What They Smell

According to a new report from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, elephants have such sensitive olfactory discrimination that they can determine different amounts of food just by sniffing it. Most animals use visual acuity to determine quantities of food, but this study shows that it’s important for psychologists to incorporate into experimental designs the ways in which different animals interact with their environment using all of their senses.

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The Amazon Rain Forest continues to lose habitat for animals and plants by clear cutting practices that add to the burden of climate change.

According to satellite imaging data compiled in 2018 by Global Forest Watch and analysts at the University of Maryland, removing large patches of forest to make room for ranching caused the highest loss of forest cover overall, along with other commercial activities like mining and soy production. The World Resources Institute, which tracks global forest cover, reports deforestation is increasing in Brazil, Indonesia, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia.

Large swaths of forest serve as carbon sinks, helping suck excess carbon emissions from the atmosphere. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has promised to open the Amazon for industry and recently slashed funding to environmental and science research groups.

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Whale Wipe-Out

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More than 160 dead gray whales have washed up on the Pacific Coast this year, including onto beaches in Canada, Mexico and Alaska, and scientists estimate that they represent just 10 percent of the total number of the dead, with the rest sinking into the sea. In Washington, officials have run out of public beaches for the huge carcasses to rot, and have asked for owners of private beaches to volunteer space.

This could end up being the deadliest year for gray whales since 2000, when 131 were found on U.S. shores.

Many of this year’s victims have been malnourished, according to David Weller, a research wildlife biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Southwest Fisheries Science Center, in La Jolla, California.

That could be because of unusually warm temperatures in the northern Bering Sea last year, says Sue Moore, a biological oceanographer at the University of Washington, in Seattle. This results in less of the type of algae that amphipods (shrimplike crustaceans) eat, which in turn lowers the food supply for the whales.

Cultivation throughout the U.S. is becoming more difficult because of unpredictable weather patterns, leading to higher prices and lowered productivity. Farmers are finding that a shift of two or three weeks in a growing season can upset supply chains, labor schedules and other agricultural variables, like the routes that honeybees travel to pollinate fields.

Also, climate change is driving a rise in pest infestations that will keep growers scrambling to keep up with rapidly changing conditions.

“Decades-long patterns of frost, heat and rain, never entirely predictable, but once reliable enough, have broken down. In regions where the term climate change still meets with skepticism, some simply call the weather extreme or erratic. But most agree that something unusual is happening,” reports The New York Times.

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Companies Urge Vietnam Recycling Plans

Vietnam is among the biggest contributors to plastic waste in the ocean, and Suntory Holdings, a giant Japanese beverage company, has joined its rivals CocaCola and Nestlé to encourage new recycling strategies to fend off such actions as the European Union’s move toward outlawing single-use plastic items. A report

by Greenpeace last year found Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestlé to be the world’s biggest producers of plastic trash, although all three companies have made recycling pledges.

Suntory, a maker of whisky and soft drinks, says it plans to switch out pure, petroleum-based plastic bottles in all markets by 2030, using only recycled or plant-based materials, at a cost of approximately $467 million, but also says it sees no viable alternative yet to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles.

Canada’s Parliament recently passed legislation banning the practice of breeding and keeping whales, dolphins and porpoises in captivity. Violations are punishable by fines of up to $150,000. While celebrated by animal rights activists, the bill doesn’t free marine mammals currently in captivity, those being rescued and rehabilitated, or those being kept for the purposes of licensed scientific research. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the measure would especially impact Marineland, the Niagara Falls, Ontario, amusement park and zoo that has 55 beluga whales, five bottlenose dolphins and one orca, according to Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Marineland said it will comply with the legislation.

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Sustainable Scrubbing

Tips for Toxin-Free House Cleaning

Cleaning the house shouldn’t be a health hazard, yet studies have linked many popular cleaning products to asthma and other respiratory ills, developmental problems in young children and breast cancer. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG. org) warns in its Guide to Healthy Cleaning that both toilet and oven cleaners and heavy-duty degreasers that contain hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydrox-

ide or ethanolamine can cause skin burns, blindness and lung irritation.

Products containing ammonia or chlorine bleach produce dangerous fumes when accidentally combined.

Even air fresheners and scented cleaning or laundry products can trigger allergies, and often contain suspected endocrine disruptors such as phthalates and synthetic musk.

EWG scientists have evaluated 2,500 cleaning products and posted

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Cleaning products are the number one source of toxins in our homes, linked to reproductive disorders, neurological problems and cancer. Additionally, mainstream companies often use “greenwashing” in their marketing to give the perception that their products are safe and environmentally-friendly when they are anything but.

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Detoxing the home can be overwhelming. Sometimes you need help to detox your home with the safest and most effective products on the market. To get started, here is a list of five of the most toxic products in the home and recommended safe swaps.

In addition, focus on reading labels in local stores, as many groceries and warehouse outlets are beginning to respond to the demand for cleaner products.

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the results online: Out of 507 allpurpose cleaners, only 59 earned an A for safety and 151 got an F. Other indicators of high eco-standards are a Green Seal or an EcoLogo certification symbol on the product’s container.

There are many good, safe and effective cleaning strategies that use natural ingredients.

ChasingGreen.org lists 23 ways to use baking soda in the kitchen, including cleaning grease stains, iron pots and baby bottles. For example, to clean both wooden and plastic cutting boards, use a paste made of one tablespoon each of baking soda, salt and warm water.

Vinegar, which is nontoxic and antibacterial, is another natural go-to cleaner. An equal mix of distilled white vinegar and water in a spray bottle can clean windows, stovetops, countertops, porcelain and ceramic tile. TheSpruce.com lists ways to use vinegar to clean everything from crayon stains to mold and mildew, and suggests adding a drop of lavender or citrus essential oil if the smell is unpleasant.

Treehugger.com cautions not to discard old, toxic products down the drain or in the trash, where they’ll end up poisoning the water supply or landfill soil. Instead, keep an eye out for local toxic and electronic recycling events.

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During stress, the body is primed to resist or escape a threat, and … it’s not going to prioritize restorative activities. laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, it is now understood that prolonged daily stress weakens DNA structures by shortening chromosome-protecting telomeres, a major component in premature cell death and the trigger of genetic, predisposed markers for disease.

Studies by Dr. Owen Wolkowitz, of the University of California, San Francisco, demonstrate the link between shortened telomeres and insufficient response to free radicals, resulting in chronic inflammation, now believed to be the catalyst of most degenerative

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t has been said that stress kills, and it often can be a slow and premature process, leading to common but avoidable symptoms of decline: impaired memory, loss of mobility, fatigue and decreased libido. Good nutrition, getting enough sleep and staying active contribute to vitality; however, fortifying the nervous system is critical to combating age-accelerating stress hormones like cortisol.

The key to keeping body and mind young may lie in the therapeutic modalities of bodywork, an umbrella term for up to 350 methods that include massage, energy work and meridian-based therapies like acupuncture, shiatsu and reflexology, which can improve quality of life and promote cellular integrity. Once considered a luxury confined to spas and private home sessions, bodywork is moving into the medical mainstream with reputable hospitals like the Memorial Sloan Ket20

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tering Cancer Center, in New York City, which offers reiki sessions and instruction for patients and caregivers.

According to a survey by the American Hospital Association, reiki and its close cousin Therapeutic Touch comprise one of three top complementary therapies in American hospitals, along with massage therapy and music. The Arthritis Foundation recommends massage for all types of arthritis and pain syndromes like fibromyalgia, as it can reduce discomfort and stress.

The Chemistry of Premature Aging Busy lives without enough downtime can set up the body to be in a chronic state of “fight-or-flight”, which compromises cardiovascular health, nutrient absorption, waste elimination and immunity. Thanks to groundbreaking researchers like Nobel

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diseases. Psychological stress, according to research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Sheldon Cohen of Carnegie Mellon University, in Pittsburgh, changes how the body regulates inflammatory response.

“Stress and inflammation cause pain and disease,” says Certified Reflexologist and holistic practitioner Martha Garland, of CreativeSpirit Healing Arts, in Baltimore.

“All of this that we carry in our bodies will make us feel much older than our years.”

Through application of pressure on specific reflex zones on the feet, hands and ears, reflexologists like Garland can help promote the natural flow of bodily functions. “Reflexology, a modality that is separate from massage therapy, reduces the tension, stress and pain that we hold in our feet and in the rest of our body, which can promote longevity and better quality of life,” she says.

Certified craniosacral therapist Margaret Connolly, of Narberth, Pennsylvania, agrees that mental or emotional

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strain plays a key role in the aging process.

“During stress, the body is primed to resist or escape a threat, and in that situation, it’s not going to prioritize restorative activities,” she says. Craniosacral therapy (CST) focuses on the cerebrospinal fluid and the meninges surrounding the brain, spinal cord and related connective tissue, and helps the body drop out of excessive fightor-flight mode.

Pain, Serotonin and Substance P Bodywork and its ability to impact the chemistry of stress has far-reaching effects on most bodily systems. Studies in 2016 from the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine have shown that massage therapy helps to regulate hormones, boost immunity, improve attentiveness and ease the symptoms of depression.

Licensed Massage Therapist Michele Duncan King, of Sea Spell Massage, in Cannon Beach, Oregon, knows firsthand how her work can assist in counteracting the energy-sapping effects of stress.

“When the digestive system doesn’t go into the ‘rest-and-digest’ state via activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, it can affect muscles, joints, organs and hormones. This, along with elevated cortisol, can certainly make us function less optimally, making us feel older and less vibrant.”

Traditional massage modalities such as Swedish, deep tissue, Thai and Lomi Lomi help reduce blood pressure, boost immunity by augmenting natural killer cells, decrease symptoms of depression and support the cardiovascular system.

It can also assist lymphatic movement, which can prevent cold hands and feet and achiness. Massage also raises serotonin and dopamine levels, neurotransmitters that play vital roles in memory, mood regulation and immunity.

Most significantly, higher serotonin levels are linked to lower levels of substance P, a neuropeptide that is central in pain perception. It soars during times of stress, anxiety and insufficient sleep, and has also been linked to tumor growth and inflammatory conditions.

Multidimensional Well-Being Bodywork can assist the physical body, but it can also be a restorative balm for the emotions and psyche. “As human beings, touch is so important. Massage modalities invite safe, healing touch,” says Anita Bondi, licensed massage therapist and a founder of the Wellspring Holistic Center, in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. “A good therapist will also educate a client about other benefits of a more holistic lifestyle. I believe any time we give ourselves permission to listen to the body’s wisdom and follow its lead, we reduce stress and increase well-being.”

While women are more apt to include bodywork sessions in their health care, men can be hesitant. Connolly encourages both women and men to experience CST and other modalities. “Sometimes men are a bit nervous about being touched,

whether the practitioner is male or female.

Even when open to hands-on therapy, some men believe extremely deep pressure is needed in order to be effective.” Not so, says Connolly, who cites the experience of Mark Bertolini, CEO of the Aetna health insurance company, who credits CST with saving his life when he was contemplating suicide and suffering severe neuropathic pain from a skiing accident.

Menopause and Cognitive Function CST can also have an impact on women’s hormonal changes. “Very slight movement of tissues near the pituitary gland can exert a subtle pumping motion on the master gland in a way that will facilitate its ability to produce and release hormones,” explains Connolly.

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Research and results confirm that well-being is not a luxury, but a necessity, and puts to rest the idea that bodywork is a guilty pleasure. “The more we do to help ourselves, the better our lives will be as we age,” says Bondi.

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has two homes: Locavore, a rentn August 1, 2018, by-the-hour kitchen business and article in Supermarket event space in Fort Worth that News reports, “Sales of hosts a hub of fledgling foodie plant-based foods grew by an entrepreneurs; and Viridescent incredible 20 percent in the 52 Kitchen, in Plano, a commercial weeks ending June 16, 2018, kitchen space and café that’s open reaching a total of $3.3 billion.” from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday As more people strive to eat through Friday, serving cookedhealthier, compassionate plantAmanda Morrow to-order breakfast or lunch from based diets, entrepreneurs like different chefs. PlantSet Meals is Amanda Morrow stand ready to there Wednesdays and Fridays. meet those needs with PlantSet Meals, the Morrow handles most of the 100 percent plant-based meal prep company marketing and business aspects, and she formed September 2018 with her friend, McNicol is the head chef. Doctors, chef Max McNicol. including cardiologist Dr. Baxter

Morrow had worked for many years Montgomery, whose Garden Kitchen Foods as a certified personal trainer and noticed plant-based café, in Houston, inspired the that some clients weren’t getting results menu. Their goal is to educate people how they wanted, despite vigorously working to positively impact their bodies through out several times per week. As a selffood and fitness. Morrow also designs described “nutrition nerd” and vegetarian/ vegan, she began offering meal preparation weight-loss meal plans, and will add classes services for clients.

Morrow had also lost her father to cancer, which led her to further question the role of food in health and diseases. McNicol had been attending a plant-based culinary school at the time, and Morrow had noticed there were no other meal prep businesses

in the Fort Worth area offering 100 percent plant-based meals. She realized she had a viable business idea.

As young entrepreneurs with limited financial resources—Morrow is 24 and McNicol is 26—starting a business without a substantial loan was a big hindrance. “A commercial kitchen is the only way we’ve been able to grow,” Morrow says. After trying a few different spaces, PlantSet Meals now

and holistic personal training packages.

“All of our food is very clean and organic,” Morrow emphasizes. The nutritious, yet flavorful plant-based entrees have wooed many customers that don’t eat strict vegetarian or vegan diets.

Customers can choose from meals like the light, refreshing Magic Cold Noodles, with gold beets, carrots, cabbage and zucchini noodle, topped with onions and served with house-made Magic Sauc, made from tahini almond butter and a coconut amino base with ginger, garlic and spices.

Heartier appetites will appreciate the lasagna, made with brown rice noodles layered with tomato basil sauce, zucchini and fresh greens, topped with their scratch-

made cashew cheese. Nutrition bars anr breakfast cookies are available for a nourishing on-the-run breakfast.

Most of the ingredients are made from scratch, including the sauces and most vegan cheeses. Customers can review the meal choices online and place their orders four days before delivery. People can order just onc, or get a subscription plan to choose weekly meals and save 10 percent.

Meals are delivered on Monday evenings, which is free with orders of $25 or more.

They can also be picked up at Viridescent.

PlantSet Meals delivers to Fort Worth, Frisco, McKinney and Plano.

Convenience often comes with an added downside of single-use plastic packaging; however, Morrow says all their meal containers are compostable, made with wheat shell fiber. “You can put it in your composter and it biodegrades within 90 days,” shesnotes. The containers can also be microwaved or put into the oven.

PlantSet Meals also has a presence at farmers’ markets and does pop-up events.

In addition, they offer corporate catering services.

PlantSet Meals is located at Locavore, 715 Hawthorne Ave., in Fort Worth; and at Viridescent, 5760 TX-121, Ste. 140, in Plano. For more information, call 682-3251286 or visit PlantSetMeals.com. See ad, page 13.

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

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EDDS Solar Excels in Sustainable Power For Texas and Beyond

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Design Systems, in 1982. homas Edds, owner Today, with Electric of Electric DistribuDistribution & Design, tion & Design Systems Edds still gets to travel (EDDS Solar), has never been throughout the U.S. and timid about exploring and abroad, sustainably powering trying new things. As a youth, the world through electricity he was involved with a dance and alternative energy troupe in Midland, Texas, that services, including solar panel performed at the World Arts installation, solar photovoltaic Festival, in Ireland. Attendees (PV), solar thermal and included King Carl XVI Gustaf wind electric generation for Thomas Edds of Sweden and future queen residential and commercial Silvia Sommerlath, who enjoyed the dancers so much they invited the projects. His services include design, troupe to perform at their royal wedding. engineering, solar panel installation, repairs As a teen, Edds’ parents paid for him to take and guidance with permitting and cost bull-riding lessons. “But they wouldn’t let me analysis. For the fifth year in a row, Electrical have a motorcycle,” he jokes. As a young adult, Distribution & Design received Top 500 Solar Contractors Edds traveled throughout Europe. recognition from Solar Power

Edds completed a four-year electrical World. Criteria for this honor apprentice program in electrical/electronics include professionalism, equipment installation and repair. He was longevity and credibility. a foreman and an estimator at Amber

Innovation in solar and Electric, and he also worked at Moore wind technology, along with Electric Company as a project manager consumer education and for 10 years. Quipping that he “got tired of growing awareness of climate making everybody else rich” he founded change, has fueled consumer his own business, Electric Distribution &

demand for alternative energy. Over the years, Edds has observed more efficiency in solar PV systems, particularly in the racking system in how solar units are grounded. He has also kept abreast of numerous changes in local codes.

Edds corrects some myths about alternative energy, particularly the “free solar panels” advertisements touting Texas’ lease and power purchase agreements.

“That’s all salesman fluff—there is no Texas program whatsoever, and no, it is not free,” he emphasizes. “But it will not cost you any more out-of-pocket than what you will pay on your electric bill. You can pay the electric company for the rest of your life, or you can pay for solar over 12 years and not have an electrical bill after that.”

Solar panels are durable and will also work on overcast days or on a full moon night.

“I’ve installed over 60,000 solar panels, and I’ve never replaced one from hail,” he notes. Edds adds people can further save by lowering energy consumption as much as possible through LED lighting and energy-

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As people become more receptive to sustainable energy sources, Edds predicts that it will soon become the norm, even in an oil and gas state like Texas. Locally, his solar and wind projects include the 62-story Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Dallas and IBM facilities. He’s facilitated wind projects in Nicaragua, Belize, Argentina and Guatemala, and a 100-wind turbine project in Bahrain.

Edds regularly attends trade shows to promote alternative energy and lectures at college classes and solar installer training classes. To give North Texans an opportunity to see demos of working residential solar systems, solar on trucks, solar water heating and rainwater harvesting, Electric Distribution & Design Systems is hosting a free open house from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 5 and 6.

In his spare time, Edds volunteers with Kairos Prison Ministry. “We visit prisons on weekends and show incarcerated persons what God’s love is all about. About 93 percent of guys who are in prison and don’t go through some kind of faith-based program reoffend,” he says. “Most of these guys don’t have a father figure in their lives.

We’re not trying to replace being a father, but instead showing them when they get out there is a place for them in society, if they choose to be part of society.”

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ntrepreneur, DJ and author Radha Agrawal is on a global mission to catalyze community and connect people meaningfully through shared values, talents and passions. Driven by her love of movement and music, Agrawal founded Daybreaker—early morning yoga sessions followed by live-music, alcohol-free dance parties that are being held in 26 cities worldwide—which are helping to break down the loneliness and isolation increasingly common to urban settings. She also co-founded the THINX line of period-proof underwear with her twin sister Miki and friend Antonia Saint Dunbar, and is now launching LiveItUp, a virtual “life school” featuring 21day challenges from renowned guides such as Whole Foods CEO John Mackey and functional medicine specialist Mark Hyman, M.D.

Her recent book Belong: Find Your People, Create Community and Live a More Connected Life shares her personal journey of finding her place and people in life, and offers hands-on exercises to help others do the same.

Agrawal lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, New York,

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where she still loves to go out and celebrate life with friends several nights a week.

What inspired your journey to bring people together?

I grew up in a community-driven town in Montreal. My dad is Indian and my mom is Japanese, and I had a built-in sense of community within those two cultures. Yet I sleepwalked through my 20s; at 30 years old, I woke up realizing I didn’t feel a sense of belonging anymore and started on an intentional journey back to community.

I was also shocked into action by the statistics around our lack of community.

One in four Americans report having no friends to confide in; the number jumps to one in three for those over age 65. Another study showed that not having social ties is as harmful to our health as being an alcoholic, and is twice as harmful as obesity.

What steps can help people that are feeling isolated start to find community?

It starts with an internal journey of self-exploration. Make a list of your values, interests and abilities, and see where they intersect and how you can use them to serve your community. They may be bringing music to a space, asking questions or hosting, which is my particular

gift. Then find 10 communities that align with those interests and explore them in a light-touch way until you find the ones you want to participate in more deeply.

What is the key to cultivating nurturing friendships?

Again, start by taking a self-inventory: the qualities you seek in a friend, the qualities you don’t want and the qualities you need to embody as a friend. Take stock on how you are showing up for your friends, and note if you are making excuses for yourself or your friends. I realized in doing this that I was often triple-booking myself and prioritizing everything but friendship, and made an effort to change. Now I look for friends who love adventure and lean in and say yes to life.

Now, at 40, I seem to meet new people every day who come from the same star and make friends so much faster having done that hard work in my 30s.

What are the key components of a healthy, thriving community?

Community is built on safety and sustained on mystery. With Daybreaker, the mystery is

not knowing the next theme or DJ or “Wow!” moment, but our members have the safety of knowing it will be a wellness-oriented event and a safe space where they will be hugged upon entry and can dance with reckless abandon every month. It takes effort to keep the excitement alive, but as a result, Daybreaker is scaling and gaining momentum.

How do we find the proper balance of commitments and interests?

Developing boundaries is key. When I first started Daybreaker, I would say yes to everything, and I was exhausted all the time trying to please everyone. Now that I have a daughter, my time is even more precious.

If I ask myself if something is giving me energy and fulfillment and the answer isn’t a deep yes, then I know it’s a deep no.

Celebrate your abundant energy, though; it’s a blessing to have lots of interests and friends. Stay curious to where you are in life and what the world has to offer.

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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First developed in India some 5,000 years ago, Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest medical systems. It works to rebalance mental and physical health in coordination with mind-body energy types called doshas. The primary ones—Vata, Pitta and Kapha—correlate to the five elements of space, air, fire, earth and water, and can fluctuate over time.

An Ayurvedic diet can help address dosha imbalances and optimize health and well-being. New York City chef, restauranteur and author Divya Alter embraced Ayurveda while suffering from an autoimmune disorder that conventional medicine couldn’t cure. “Food was instrumental to my healing,” she says.

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rekindle your relationship to food and the environment,” says Nishita Shah, of The Ayurvedic Institute, in Albuquerque.

“In Ayurveda, we look to seasons to determine what to eat based on what is naturally available, like eating light juicy fruits in summer rather than the heavy root vegetables abundant in winter,” notes Weis-Bohlen.

Spices and herbs have powerful healing properties that can be combined in different ways to balance doshas in tune with the seasons. “In winter, use warming spices like ginger, cinnamon or chilies, and in summer, season with cooling spices like coriander and fennel, or fresh herbs like cilantro,” says Alter.

Ayurvedic Prep Tips Proper combination and selection of ingredients are a critical component of Ayurveda, according to Alter, author of What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen. She says, “Well-prepared food is easy to digest and protects prana—the food’s living force or energy—so it can nourish and energize.”

Ayurveda also focuses on the “six tastes” ideally present in every dish: sweet, sour, salty, astringent, bitter and pungent.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

“Western cuisine has a strong salty and sweet bias. Health issues arise from an imbalanced palate,” says Shah.

Alter adjusts taste profiles according to the season and the individual’s dosha.

“Bitter foods can be very cleansing and help eliminate winter sluggishness. More pungent foods are good in the spring, when the body may feel congested and heavy after winter,” she says.

To address diners’ differing doshas at her restaurant, Divya’s Kitchen, Alter focuses on seasonal dishes that incorporate all six tastes. “By definition, these are tri-doshic foods which can balance all three dosha types.”

Good tri-doshic foods include asparagus in spring, berries in summer and root vegetables in winter. “Cooked leafy greens can also be tri-doshic,” says Alter, adding that spices can tweak the natural dosha effect of a given food.

Ancient Cooking for Modern Lifestyles Ayurveda’s rules of the kitchen—such as

avoiding cold, raw, processed or microwaved foods, not combining fruits with other foods, and making lunch the heaviest meal of the day—can run counter to the typical Western diet, but with time, Ayurvedic cooking can become intuitive.

Ayurvedic meals don’t need to be complicated or challenging to prepare. “A simple apple or plain rice can nourish us,” says Shah. One of Alter’s favorite recipes is an apple or pear stewed with cloves, prepared and eaten first thing in the morning

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he rules of Ayurvedic cooking can seem overwhelming, but there are simple ways to start aligning our diet with its principles. “There is a profound knowledge behind Ayurvedic cooking, but the methods of preparation are easy; you don’t need to be a skilled chef,” says chef, restauranteur and author Divya Alter.

“One portion of food should fit in your hands when cupped together,” says Nishita Shah, of The Ayurvedic Institute. “Any more is going above and beyond what the body needs and can handle.”

“Energetic imbalances can fluctuate, so what you need now doesn’t have to be what you eat for the rest of your life,” says Alter.

Shah uses color to guide her cooking, declaring a dish done when its greens are at peak vibrancy.

Alter stresses eating according to the strength of your digestion. “Someone with a fiery or strong digestion may need to eat heavier foods and more frequent meals.”

Cooking with fresh, high-quality and ideally, organic ingredients is key. Food should be prepared soon after purchase and consumed soon after preparation to maximize flavors and nutrition.

Ayurvedic cooking enhances natural flavors, while optimizing digestion, nutrient absorption and waste elimination. “How you experience food after a meal is just as important as how you feel while eating it. Deep frying, charring or cooking at high temperatures makes food hard to digest, overheats the liver and causes acidity,” says Alter.

to stimulate the digestive system. Plain almonds are another good protein snack, especially in aiding digestion when soaked and peeled, she advises.

A “Buddha bowl” packed with colorful, sautéed vegetables, lentils and a grain like quinoa, barley or millet makes for a simple, nourishing, well-balanced meal, says Shah. “I try to add just enough spice to enhance the flavor, while still being able to taste the sweetness of a carrot or the bitterness of chard.”

A cook’s mindset is as important as the meal itself, say Ayurvedic practitioners.

Alter believes mindfulness while cooking and eating not only enhances our experience, but also our digestion.

Ayurvedic cooking should be fun, ignite curiosity and taste great—not feel restrictive or lack flavor, says Shah. “Food should bring joy, and bring us back in tune with our bodies. Our bodies are smart and will tell us what they need.”

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While Ayurveda does nor promote snacking, sometimes we just need a little something to peck on now and then. Crunchy garbanzo beans (chickpeas) make a satisfying and supremely healthy choice for Pitta and Kapha. As witnessed by the many packaged chickpea snacks now commonly seen in stores, chickpeas are popular, so make this snack for a quarter of the price. Customize the flavors to satisfy a personal dosha, and palate, by getting creative with the spices.

Yields: 5 cup servings 2 cups precooked chickpeas or 2, 8-oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tsp sea salt for Pitta or Himalayan salt for Kapha ½ tsp smoked paprika or ½ tsp ground cumin or ½ tsp garam masala powder (optional) 1 Tbsp sunflower or safflower oil (optional for crunchiness; no oil for Kapha)

Spread the rinsed chickpeas on a baking sheet to dry, about 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450° F. In a mixing bowl, add the chickpeas; salt; paprika, cumin or garam masala (if using); and the oil (if using).

Toss well to coat and spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven, and use a spatula to turn the chickpeas over.

Place back in the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes or until the chickpeas are slightly browned. Roast a little longer, if desired, for crunchier chickpeas.

Store the crunchy chickpeas in an airtight container. Do not refrigerate. These are great to sprinkle on salads and rice dishes.

Don’t make more than can be eaten in three days.

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Crunchy Chickpeas

To cook dry chickpeas, soak overnight, drain and place into a large soup pot.

Cover with water, at least double the amount of beans.

Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for at least 30 to 45 minutes.

Check on the beans during cooking. When they are soft, they are done.

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Metabolic correction and anti-oxidant property of turmeric -Since turmeric rectifies the Agni (metabolic fire) by its hot potency, bitter and astringent taste, it cleanses and detoxifies Digestive juice and circulatory nutrition and thus enables free circulation of nutrients to every cell of the body, thus restoring the normal body function.

Regulation of Liver Functions It has a cleansing effect on the intestines and a stimulant effect on the liver. In Ayurveda, it is considered to be a blood purifier and is used to enhance the condition and appearance of the skin both through topical and internal applications.

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Its stress-busting capabilities help to support challenged adrenal glands and lower elevated blood pressure. Getting on the mat can improve insulin sensitivity in diabetics and also help balance immune responses in individuals with autoimmune conditions or insufficient natural killer cells.

Combined research from 22 studies by the University of Edinburgh reveals that yoga, compared to both sedentary lifestyles and other forms of exercise such as walking or chair aerobics, improved the lower-body strength and flexibility in individuals age 60 and older. The findings published earlier this year in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

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Yoga’s inverted poses increase blood circulation to vital organs, including the intestines, which facilitates assimilation of nutrients and waste elimination. Asanas like shoulder stand, bridge and downwardfacing dog stimulate blood flow from the lower extremities to the heart and fortify red blood cells by increasing hemoglobin, guarding against blood clots, stroke and heart attack. Yoga can also strengthen the bones. A 2016 study published in the International Journal of Yoga shows improved bone mineral density in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis.

“Much like a house that sits empty or a car left to sit unused in a garage, our human parts can age and rot without movement.

Movement creates more energy,� explains Nancy Poole, a teacher at Clarksburg Yoga and Wellness, in Clarksburg, Maryland.

Joints lose flexibility as we age, but yoga movement provides them with essential oxygen, blood and nutrients. Lisa

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~Carmen Ferreira Moore, owner of Free to Be Yoga, in Great Falls, Montana, underscores, “A joint needs to move through its full range of motion to function well. Movement helps lubricate and cushion joints, provides nutrition and removes wastes.”

Stretching Into Joy

A 2014 hatha yoga study published in the Journals of Gerontology revealed increased cognitive function in older adults after eight weeks of yoga three times a week. Yoga’s super power lies in its capacity to reset the autonomic nervous system and ramp up mood-boosting serotonin while decreasing monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that disarms the effects of stress hormones like cortisol. Under the influence of yoga, the brain is bathed in calming neurotransmitters, combatting depression and anxiety, and instilling a sense of optimism.

“Yoga also helps us to embrace the hard times and ride the waves. With the tools that yoga provides, we can swim toward the light. It also helps us to experience a more intimate relationship with body and soul, and in turn make better choices in all aspects of life,” notes Carmen Ferreira, owner of the Sunshine Barre Studio, in Rocky Point, New York.

Moore concurs, advising, “Yoga gives us powerful tools so we may age gracefully. One of them is to manage stress with equanimity.”

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Conscious breathing is at the core of a dedicated yoga practice, and a lowered risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease gives

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Benefits: reducing anxiety How to do it: Close eyes and gently plug ears with fingers. Breathe through the nose and hum softly upon exhaling.

us another reason to inhale and exhale deeply. Poole observes, “Our general population does not breathe correctly, and many of us even hold our breath unconsciously. For my students, the hardest part of yoga is learning to take deep, full breaths. Old breathing habits must be unlearned. Once attention is given to the breath, tensions can be released.”

“Yoga improves lung capacity and brings more energy to the cells, which in turn creates more energy and life force in our bodies,” says Ferreira. “It helps us to live from the heart’s center and foster a better quality of life,” she adds. “Each time we show up on our mats, we show up for ourselves, an opportunity to nourish the body, our one and only temple.”

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healthy kids Talk with kids. Discuss with them why limits are needed, how to evaluate internet information according to its source, ways to exercise caution on social media and why some games are deliberately designed to be never-ending.

A 2015 Korean study of 2,376 gradeschoolers published in School Psychology International found that if parents show warmth and supervise their kids’ tech use with rational explanations, the children use less digital media.

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any Silicon Valley executives that design devices and apps have put their own children in tech-free Waldorf schools, reports The New York Times; even Bill Gates and Steve Jobs strictly limited their kids’ screen time. They know firsthand what many parents fear—that kids are missing out on developing life and social skills because of technology that has been deliberately designed to be addictive.

Recent studies link excessive digital use by kids to anxiety, depression and, according to a team of University of Southern California scientists published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, a doubled risk of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder compared with infrequent users. However, there are sound strategies that we can use to help kids navigate the electronic wilds, say experts.

“Parent like a tech exec by establishing strong tech limits and actively engaging your kids instead with family, school and the outdoors,” advises Richard Freed, Ph.D., a Walnut Creek, California, child and teen psychologist and author of Wired Child: Reclaiming Childhood in a Digital Age.

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Part of the challenge we face as parents is that these devices make things easier for us because our kids are occupied, so if we want to change our kids’ tech behavior, we’ll have to change how we do things, as well. ~Mariam Gates is the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Family Media Use Plan (HealthyChildren. org/English/media). “Rules can be general, like no video games on weeknights, or very specific, like you can only play YouTube videos on the living room computer when other family members are present,” says Angela Roeber, director of communications at Omaha’s Project Harmony, a child protection nonprofit.

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ics in sight interrupts focus, University of Texas at Austin researchers found. At night, make sure devices are turned off an hour before bedtime, and then collect them into a recharging basket by the front door. Keep phones, computers and tablets in a public part of the home—out of kids’ bedrooms—so that online activities are in plain view.

apps and website visits. Check out CommonSenseMedia.org, which rates such content. If one causes concern, instead of Googling just its name, add search terms like “risks”, “problems” or “child use”.

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Websites and games can be blocked or limited within the devices themselves.

Consider replacing the Safari or Chrome browser on a device with a kid-friendly version like Mobicip or GoogleSafeSearch, or installing in-depth monitoring programs such as Net Nanny, Norton Family Premier or Qustodio Parental Control.

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Do a family digital detox.

During one Sunday a month at home, a weekend away camping or a vacation at a remote spot, keep all devices off and away—and watch how kids grow more responsive as they tune back into “real life”.

“Remember, our kids may always be an app ahead of us, but they will always need our parenting wisdom,” advises Sue Scheff, a cyber-safety blogger and co-author with Melissa Schorr of Shame Nation: The Global Epidemic of Online Hate.

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aily news footage and photos capture the damage plastic is doing to the planet’s oceans: turtles ensnared in plastic nets, whales with guts full of plastics and aerial views of the burgeoning island of floating detritus known as the Pacific Garbage Patch. Tiny pieces of plastic are even showing up in our food and drinking water.

The growing plastics crisis has some people yearning for the days when soft drinks and beer all came in reusable containers that required a deposit, or when milk and cream were delivered to the front porch in quaint, glass bottles. Sherri Mason, Ph.D., sustainability coordinator at Penn State Behrend, in Erie, Pennsylvania, believes this is exactly the direction this issue may take. “I do think some of it will be a return to glass,” she says.

Mason conducted a study in 2018 and discovered that bottled water contained tiny bits of microplastic. An earlier tap water study she conducted showed there were about five particles of plastic in a liter of tap water, if averaged across the globe. “We thought that would shock people into demanding change. Instead, a lot of the comments were to drink more bottled water.”

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In the 2018 study, Mason and her team, then at the State University of New York at Fredonia, tested 259 bottles of water from nine countries that included all the top brands in the U.S.—Dasani, Aquafina and Nestlé Pure Life, among them.

“On average, for every liter of bottled water in total, you would be ingesting 325 pieces of plastic. We had one bottle of Nestlé Pure Life with over 10,000 pieces of plastic.

These are the particles that can make their way across the gastrointestinal tract and be carried to your blood, liver, kidneys and brain,” Mason says.

Analysis of the particles indicates that the plastics found in bottled water leach from the container itself, while the source in tap water may be PVC pipes and fittings.

However, plastics are also ubiquitous in surface and groundwater, and may make their way into drinking supplies via air, wind, rain and industrial activity, according to an assessment published earlier this year in the journal Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

DFW Free Day of Yoga – 8am-8:30pm.

See website for the free class schedule and book your class in advance to hold your spot. 12-1:30pm, Open House Customer Appreciation Party. Enjoy healthy snacks, boutique sales, membership specials, chair massages, Reiki mini-sessions, demos, door prizes, food and fun. Crescent Yoga Studio & Eco-Boutique, 306 W Ave F, Midlothian.

CrescentYogaStudio.com.

Fall Landscapers + Homeowners Spring Meet & Greet – 9am-12pm. If you’ve got new ideas for that landscape, we’ve got the event and resources for you. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 All Things Beautification Workshop – 10am-12pm. Explore beautification project ideas for Operation Beautification and projects that can be funded by the next Dallas Neighborhood Vitality Grant. Free. J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St, Dallas. Info: 214-671-8900. Tinyurl.com/ y6c5pn9l.

Fall Lawn Care with Texas A&M – 1-2:30pm. Find out how to deal with the impact of this year’s weather stresses and make your lawn healthier. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas.

NHG.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Intro to Foundation Program: How to Understand the Mind – 3:30-5:30pm. Learn about the purpose and benefits of the Foundation Program, the structure and commitments of the class, and receive an overview of the book to be studied, How to Understand the Mind. All welcome. Free. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1875 Laws St, Dallas.

MeditationInTexas.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 W.A.T.E.R. Festival – 10am-2pm. Celebrate the wonderful resource of water with a variety of family-friendly activities, crafts, games and demonstrations at this free water science fair. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington.

RiverLegacy.org.

Trinity River Kite Festival – 11am-5pm. Spend a special day in the Dallas Floodway with your family and friends to fly a kite, take a walk along the Trinity River, learn more about Dallas City Services, and make new memories. Free admission. Trinity Skyline Trail, 146 W Commerce St, Dallas. TrinityParkConservancy.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Citizens’ Climate Lobby: Meeting – 7-8:30pm.

Anon-profit, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams Rd, Dallas. Facebook.com/CCLDFW.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 River Legacy Speaker Series − 7-8pm. Tonji Lewis of Class 101 College Planning will discuss “5 Secrets to Make College More Affordable.”

savethedate SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 10am – 2pm 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 Location: DART North Irving Transit Center in Irving, 5601 Riverside Dr, Irving, TX 75039. For more information visit DriveElectricDFW.org.

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ton, seabirds, marine mammals and reptiles throughout the food chain—is well documented, according to a 2014 study published in the online journal PLOS ONE. The study estimates more than 5 trillion pieces of plastic, weighing somewhere near 269,000 tons, are floating in the Earth’s oceans.

People are loudly calling for change, and innovators are responding. In the United Kingdom, there is the Plastics Pact, which brings together businesses from across the plastic industry to eliminate problematic or single-use plastics through redesign, innovation and alternative delivery models. A UK startup, Ooho, has created an edible water container made of seaweed to provide the convenience of plastic bottles while limiting the environmental impact.

Tom Szaky, the CEO and founder of TerraCycle, a Trenton, New Jersey, recycling company, is among those pioneering a rebirth of reusing with a pilot project launched in May called Loop. The company has partnered with Proctor & Gamble, Nestlé, Clorox and other major brands to deliver and retrieve products in durable, reusable containers, just like the milk man.

Consumers can order everyday items from the online Loop store—paying a deposit on the container—and UPS will deliver it to their doorstep, picking up empties to be washed, refilled and used again and again.

“Hundreds of products, from Tide to Häagen-Dazs to Tropicana, are being delivered,” says Szaky. “It’s growing very fast in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington, D.C.; and we’ve just expanded to Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Delaware—eventually nationwide.”

The re-use revolution is also taking shape in 10 states and a U.S. territory that have passed “bottle bills”: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Guam. Typically, the laws require a deposit of 5 to 15 cents be placed on all glass, plastic and metal containers.

Trinity Talks: Dr. Gail Christopher – 6:30-7:30pm. Dr. Gail Christopher, an award-winning social change agent and former Senior Advisor and Vice President of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, discusses the intersection of nature and health equity.

Free. Texas Theatre, 231 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas. More info: Tinyurl.com/y3cm75z2.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Birds of Belize – 7:30pm. With an impressive list of 590 species of birds recorded for Belize this small country punches way above its weight. Speaker David Sarkozi. UNT Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd Research and Education Bldg, Beyer Hall, Rm 100, Ft Worth. fwas.org.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Rainwater Harvesting – 9-11am. Learn the basics and benefits of rainwater harvesting and reduce the effect your storm water has on the environment.

Learn how to collect and utilize rainwater at home.

Hands-on DIY class. Water University Texas AgriLife Research & Extension Center, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas. SaveDallasWater.com.

National Drive Electric Week: Irving – 10am2pm. Bringing owners of all makes and models together for the 2nd largest EV showing in the country. North Irving Transit Center, 5601 Riverside Dr, Irving. DriveElectricWeek.org/event. php?eventid=1700.

Family Night Hike: All About Bats – 6:30-8:30pm.

Learn about bats and the conservation efforts taking place to help spread the word about this amazing,

yet misunderstood mammal. All ages. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RiverLegacy.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Friend or Foe: Insects in the Garden – 2:304:30pm. NHG welcomes the Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club and their Sept monthly meeting featuring special guest Megan Proska. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 28th Annual Irving Trash Bash – 9am-12pm.

Community cleanup. Open to all ages. Volunteers 17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or an adult group leader.

Volunteer Day at Fall Festival & Seedball Workshop – 10am-2pm. A fun, family-friendly seedball making day. Get your hands dirty and make native grass and wildflower seedballs that will be dispersed in different areas along the Trinity River Corridor.

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Natural Health & Wellness Workshop – 1-3pm.

Topic: Improving Inflammatory Conditions & Sleep. With Gwen Foster, ND. $25. Crescent Yoga Studio & Eco-Boutique, 306 W Ave F, Midlothian.

CrescentYogaStudio.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Artini Hour − 6-8pm. Socialize, enjoy some wine and refreshments, and create an upcycled art project.

Project instruction, supplies, wine and light appetizers included. $20. 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. Registration required: 817-860-6752.

RiverLegacy.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Edible Landscape – 6:30-8pm. Southwest Branch Library, 3311 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington.

Earthx.org/event/edible-landscape.

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

Admission is free.

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

planahead savethedate SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 8am – 5pm EDDS SOLAR TOUR As part of participation in the 2019 American Solar Energy Society’s (ASES) National Solar Tour, EDDS Solar is having a free open house to give North Texans an opportunity to see demos of working residential solar systems, solar on trucks, solar water heating and rainwater harvesting. For more information contact 214-679-5458 or visit EDDSSolar.com Presented by EDDS Solar Location: Electric Distribution & Design Systems (EDDS Solar) is located at 3637 Marquis Dr., Ste. 106, Garland. For information about the American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Tour and open house, visit NationalSolarTour.org/ open-houses/470.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Electric Vehicle Display – 9am-6pm. The first-ever display of electric vehicles at State Fair of Texas Classic Corral. We show 25 electric vehicles. Limited space; register. State Fair of Texas, Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Jr, Blvd, Dallas. DriveElectricWeek.org/event.php?eventid=2093.

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

Reservation deadline Oct 15: DallasSierraClub.org.

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

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

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

FWMuseum.org.

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

CarrolltonRunners.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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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 mos of beginning classes and 1 mo of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Packages available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org.

Taoist.org.

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

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

WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas.

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

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

DallasUnity.org.

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

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

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

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

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

Yoga4Love.com.

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

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

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

Info@CSLDallas.org.

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

Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

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

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

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

AnandaDallas.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

saturday Saint Michael’s Farmers’ Market – Thru Sept.

8am-12pm. Fresh, local produce, meats, eggs, bread, cheese, baked goods, pickled goods, and salsas in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas, Dallas.

SaintMichaelsMarket.com.

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

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

White Rock Lake Cleanup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Love of the Lake, northeast corner of Garland Rd & Buckner Blvd, Dallas. 214-824-0244.

DallasSierraClub.org.

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.

Women’s Club of Fort Worth, 1316 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth. MeditationinTexas.org/WeeklyClasses.

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

Classes are great for beginners that want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators that want to expand their meditation. $6-$12. The

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

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

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.

ConnemaraConservancy.org.

LLEA Bird Walk – 7:30-10am. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join an expert birder as we explore prime birding locations along LLELA’s nature trails. Ages 10 & up. $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.

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

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

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

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

KathrynMarieKrieger.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 How to Pack a Backpack Workshop – 7-9pm.

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 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.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

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.

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

Live Green in Plano Champion Series – Sept 10, 12, 17, 19. 6-8:30pm. A 10-hr, 4-class series providing participants with an overview of Plano’s sustainability initiatives that focus on the environmental and healthy well-being of our community, along with tips for personally adoptable green living actions. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano.

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

Lightweight Backpacking Workshop – 6:308:30pm. Let REI help to lighten your load for your next adventure. $20/member, $40/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Travel Light – 6:30-8pm. Get practical tips on lightening your load while maximizing the experience. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 I’m happy to report that my inner child is still ageless. ~James Broughton

Guided Kayak Tour – 4-6pm. All skill levels welcome; all equipment provided. LLELA instructors give an intro to kayaking and water safety basics. Ages 7 & up. $25/person; $5/car entry, cash/check. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville.

Registration required by 5pm, Sept 12: 972-2193550 or llela.org.

Tree Care Workshop – 8am-12pm. Learn how to successfully care for your trees from establishment to maturity from Dr. Greg Church, Certified Professional Horticulturist and Consulting Arborist. $15/person. The Landing at Myers Park, 7117 Co Rd 166, McKinney.

Registration required: ccmgatx.org.

Prairie Restoration – 10-11:30am. Dr. Peter Schulze will provide an update on the nearby Sneed property and what Austin College is studying there. His update will cover the past 3 yrs. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

FriendsOfHagerman.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Beginner’s Camping Workshop – 7-9pm.

Practice setting up tents, get help selecting the best sleeping bag for you, and get practical experience to help you camp for the first time. $15/member, $35/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Top 100 Plants for North Texas – 6:30-8pm.

Create a lush and vibrant landscape with our favorite Top 100 native and adapted plants, ideal for your North Texas landscape. Also learn proper soil preparation, proper planting, how to choose the right plant for the right place as well as tips to keep your plants beautiful and healthy year round. McKinney Community Center, 2001 South Central Expressway, McKinney. McKinney Texas.org/green.

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 6:15 – 8pm SUGAR & DIABETES Attention deficit, migraine headaches, seizures, and hair loss are all well-known side effects of chemical sweeteners. However, the overuse of natural sweeteners has pitfalls as well. Join us as pharmacist Lark Scarbrough-Swofford helps us navigate our way through product labeling, savvy advertising, & our sweet-tooth cravings. Register now.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Primitive LLELA – Sept 20-22. Spend a night out at LLELA with our guidance and our gear. We’ll teach you the basics from setting up your tent to preparing dinner over an open flame. $25/person, ages 5 & up. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-3550 or llela.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Trinity Trash Bash – 8am-1pm. Bring family, friends, co-workers or organization members and join us for this fun and important event. The goal is to keep McKinney “Unique by Nature” and protect the Trinity River watershed. Bonnie Wenk Park, 2996 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney. Register: McKinneyTexas.org/green.

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

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Refuge Rocks: Coyotes – 10-11:30am. Programs for ages 4-7 & 8-12. We’ll have a howling good time learning about coyotes while making fun crafts and participating in games and activities.

Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register: 903-786-2826 or FriendsOfHagerman.com.

A Chance to Hike – 10am-12pm. Free guided nature walk for members of the Special Needs community will take place along the wide and level crushed-granite surface of the Cottonwood trail. No reservations required. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville.

972-219-3550. llela.org.

Trailside Bike Repair Workshop – 2-4pm. Join REI’s expert bike techs for this hands-on workshop addressing the most common trailside issues. $40/ member, $60/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

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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.

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Refresh Your Run – 6:30-8pm. Get training and technique insights to get you back in shape and/or prepare for your upcoming 5-10K or more. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Sow What – Sept 28-29. Ages 14-16. Organic gardening; how our food choices effect the planet and our health; raising chickens. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

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LLEA Night Hike – 7-9pm. Follow our trail guides on a moonlit stroll down the nature trails. Ages 5 yrs & up. $10/person. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required by 11am, Sept 27: 972-219-3550 or llela.org.

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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. Included in general admission, free/Heard Museum Members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

HeardMuseum.org.

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.

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Trash Bash, Fall Festival & Recycling – 8:30am.

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. Fall Festival & Recycling begins at 8am.

Flower Mound High School, 3411 Peters Colony Rd, Flower Mound. kfmb.org.

Wonders of Water – Sept 28-29. Learn about our water connection on the Blue Planet that we inhabit.

Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.

Pick-Up UPlantIt “Garden in a Box” – 8am12pm. Take the guesswork out of finding the right plant for the right spot with perfect plant combinations by purchasing a custom-designed, water-saving UPlantIt boxed garden. McKinney Community Center, 2001 South Central Expressway, McKinney.

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Zip Line Day – 1-4pm. Guests climb a 23-ft tree to our zip platform then proceed to a 487-ft Zip line. Purchase one ticket ($12 each) for each time you would like to travel down the zip line. Preregistration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney.

972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

planahead WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Landscape for Life – Wednesdays, Oct 2-30.

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 All About Butterflies Family Event – 10am-12pm.

Enjoy kid-friendly activities that include trying nectar, making butterfly feeders, and identifying local butterflies and their favorite plants. Become a citizen scientist and help count pollinators in our garden. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

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daily Dinosaurs Live! – 9am-5pm. Encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and 9 new life-size animatronic. Exhibit runs thru Feb 17, 2020. Included in general admission, free/Heard Museum Members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

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. MeditateWithAlina.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.

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.

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 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.

Meditation for Everyone – 7-8pm. Great for beginners who want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators who want to expand their meditation. Each month focuses on a different topic. $6-$12. Mystic Mandala Center, 3131 Custer Rd, Ste 265, Plano. KMC Texas: 214-238-3331.

MeditationInTexas.org/weekly-classes.

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.

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 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.

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. 972-843-8084.

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Sunday Celebration Service Agape Center For Spiritual Living – 10am, meditation; 10:30am, service. Noah’s Event Venue, 5280 Town Square

Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl,

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.

friday 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.

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

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.

Plano Pacers – 8am. Set aside your last Sat 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 Dr, Plano. PlanoPacers. org/race_schedule.

2nd Saturday Bird Walk – 8-9am. Learn more about birding. These walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. Included in general admission; free/member. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

Frisco Rotary Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 26.

8am-12pm. 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.

McKinney Farmers’ Market at Chestnut Square – Thru Nov 23. 8am-12pm. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. Locally grown and produced food and craft items. Live music. 315 S Chestnut St, McKinney. 972-562-8790.

McKinneyFarmersMarket.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. AgapeSpiritual Center.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.

972-562-5566. 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: 972-4427607. BPRaptorCenter.org.

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Smile Ranch is a spa-like dental experience that treats the whole being.

Our office practices, treatments, and protocols stand by the belief of biological dentistry. We want to keep our patients safe from dangerous toxins and help them maintain a beautiful smile and healthy lifestyle. We do not use toxic fillings or substances. See ad, page 4.

HERBAL MEDICINE

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ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas 214-887-8325 LeslieDuong.com

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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 26.

The premier school of nurse coaching, offering the cutting edge of health care through the Resilience Paradigm.

AHH is a nurse coaching program that meets the continuing education requirements for nurses to apply for national or international certification in nurse coaching and/or holistic nursing through the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation. See ad, page 27.

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

Mercury filings are removed safely and we offer convenient office hours with after work appointments. Experience a pampering environment in our centrally located office. Call our concierge now to schedule an appointment. See ad, page 5.

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Dr. Darin Ward, 6131 Luther Lane, Suite 208, Dallas 214-761-3090 FaceForwardOrthodontics.com

Having over 20 years dental experience, I have developed a holistic approach to orthodontics including treatment concepts that include early preventive treatment, minimal invasiveness, full facial enhancement, addressing Rest Oral Posture and breathing habits, and the functional aesthetic harmony between teeth, gums, lips.

Virtual consultations and weekend appointments available. Lifetime guarantee. Call now for appointment. See ad on page 3.

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

Homeoprophylaxis (HP), a part of Homeopathy, is a major part of Cathy Lemmon’s practice at Healthy Healing Arts. HP has been used worldwide for hundreds of years with a success rate of over 90% to help fight off disease. Lemmon uses an energetic, nontoxic means of promoting immunity in a safe and natural way. See ad, page 37.

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

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

EVOLUTION MEDICINE

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

See ad, page 33.

NATURAL BALANCE CLINIC

Dr Lida Aghdam, MD 4819 State Highway 121, Ste 14, The Colony 7155 Colleyville Blvd, Ste 101, Colleyville 817-488-7878 NaturalBalanceClinic.com Offering natural treatment of common medical conditions using functional holistic, nutritional medicine. Specializing in bioidentical hormone treatment, weight gain, high cholesterol/blood pressure, thyroid issues, fibromyalgia, arthritis, constipation, IBS, leaky gut, depression, anxiety. We believe many medications are temporary relief of more in-depth medical problems that we determine and treat with serious nutritional attention. See ad, page 15.

TENNANT INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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

Recognizing that the human body is not simply a collection of independent parts but rather an integrative whole -we treat it that way. Conditions treated include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as thyroid support, adrenal support, hormone replacement. essential oil therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. See ad, page 51.

NATUROPATHS Abundant Life Wellness Center

Jennifer Trejo & Maribel Trigger, Naturopaths 3904 Boat Club Road, Lake Worth, TX 817-847-0900 www.abundantlifewellnesscenter.com We help with acute and chronic health concerns, including auto-immune, fatigue, ADHD, gut issues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, homeopathy, nutrition/weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, emotional release techniques, colonics, essential oils, foot detoxes, Infrared and Oxygen Steam Saunas. We also offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 22, 28.

PAIN MANAGEMENT SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

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, page 25.

SOLAR ENERGY EDDS SOLAR

Electric Distribution & Solar Design Systems 3637 Marquis Dr #106, Garland 214-679-5458 EDDSSolar.com Solar Panel services for residential, commercial and industrial customers. Licensed and trusted nationwide with over 20years experience.

Recognized by Solar Power World among the top solar Contractors for professionalism, longevity and credibility. We make Solar power easy, affordable and dependable. Call now for free consultation. See ad on page 10.

PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, ABIHM 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion. Embracing the message of health and wellness and bridging the gap between alternative and traditional approaches to medical treatment, we are an integrative holistic pediatric practice - focusing on teaching principles of good nutrition and prevention of disease as well as offering a full range of services found in most traditional medical offices. See ad, page 35.

SPIRITUAL 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.

PETS HOLLYWOOD FEED

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE

Age is just a number. Life and aging are the greatest gifts that we could possibly ever have. ~Cicely Tyson

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

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

Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

ORGANIZING SERVICES

PSYCHOTHERAPY

EASILY ORGANIZED

Dina Taylor 941-921-5066 Dina@easilyorganized.com www.easilyorganized.com Reclaim your Life. Let us help you gain control of your surroundings, reduce stress, and improve your quality of life. With 20 years’ experience helping clients establish and maintain organizational systems specifically for their individual needs and lifestyle. Call now to schedule an appointment and dont live another disorganized day.

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

Dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, pain, weight issues, relationship concerns, unwanted habits, or you desire optimal performance, call today. See ad, page 44.

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

STEM CELL THERAPY EVOLUTION MEDICINE Dr. John R. Roland, MD 972-658-0928 EvolutionMedicineDallas.com

Trained in biochemistry, family medicine, emergency medicine, and sports medicine, my mission is to reverse disease using stem cell medicine and functional medicine with custom lifestyle coaching and nutrition. We work to get to the root of your disease, to solve the issues from the ground up and treat the whole body, not just the symptoms. See ad, page 33.

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THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad, page 37.

WELLNESS CENTERS HEALTHWORKS: A FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER 2317 Coit Rd., Ste B, Plano 75075 972-612-1800 HealthWorksTX.com

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

MOBILE WELLNESS Queen Gwyn 469-394-1789 www.mobilewellness.us

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

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

YOGA CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO & ECO-BOUTIQUE Dawn Harris, RYT500 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian 469-285-3559 Info@crescentyogastudio.com CrescentYogaStudio.com

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

“Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comfortable and healing environment. We know that time-honored healing traditions-Massage, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic, iV therapy, Juicing and Colonics work. RCW offers all of these things, come visit us and begin your journey to optimum wellness. See ad, page 12.

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

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I had been a life long athlete before a terrible accident last year. I had visited several other chiropractors in the area before I finally found the help that I needed.

Not only that but we got to talk about solutions and remedies, Dr. Matt Gutierrez gets to know you and understand you. I’m a teacher with a lot of demands, it’s nice to know I was able to get the relief I needed. - JD