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HERBS that SpicE Up HEaltH

How to Safely Chuck Antiviral Wear

Natural Virus Fighters Help in Staying Strong and Healthy

Emotional Well-Being

Self-care for tough times

ADAPTIVE YOGA

Eases Pain and Enables Movement Again

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We’re Not OK—But We Can Be

s I began working on this month’s issue about emotional well-being, I poohpoohed the notion of taking up this subject, as it seemed to be what everyone is talking about these days. “Aren’t we just jumping on the bandwagon?” I thought.

“After all, I’m fine.” At the same time, on those occasions when I venture out, I’ve begun to notice some social encounters that belie calm and logic; in fact some folks seem to be looking for trouble. Then there’s the long-running craziness I’ve been experiencing with my insurance company and a local healthcare provider. The simple goal of trying to get a routine test feels like it’s taken on a living, breathing, obstinate life of its own—the most recent bad behavior being that after finally getting the test, I can’t get anyone to give me a written copy of the results, even after four calls and three personal visits. This situation, along with another recent experience where I felt overlooked and put upon, has been extremely vexing and consumed way too much of my emotional capital. They’ve led me to realize that I’m not as OK as I think I am, and certainly not as OK as I usually am.

I guess what the experts know, and what many of us are seeing, is that collectively we are not OK—that the fear, uncertainty, loss, grief and disappointment that we are all experiencing due to the pandemic and its effects on our world and our individual lives is taking a great toll, both seen and unseen. We often are unaware of this toll, which begins as emotional, but if left unchecked, experts say, inevitably manifests as mental and physical. I have to wonder what contribution this is making to our current social unrest, cultural upheaval and uptick in domestic violence.

So yes, yes and yes. We do need to talk about emotional well-being, starting with my own, with the hope that you’ll see yourselves in this place, too. In case you don’t, let me ask you—During these last three months, have you found yourself getting angry more often about things that wouldn’t have fazed you last year at this time? Or responding to the negativity, crudeness or unkindness of others when it would have just rolled off your back nine months ago? Or feeling marginalized or in despair about something that you would have chalked up to an understandable mistake six months ago?

If you don’t yet realize that concern for your own and our collective emotional wellbeing is not optional, Sandra Yeyati’s feature article, “Emotional Well-being in the Pandemic Age,” is a must-read. It’s also great if you’ve seen yourself in these words and want to find a path to more mindfulness and better emotional health. You can find advice along the same lines in Brad Aronson’s article, “Happiness Helpers.” A thread that runs through both, as well as this month’s editorial contributions by North Texas life coaches Lametra Off and Debra Rossi, is to wrap yourself in compassion. I’m learning from them that self-compassion is different from self-care. Self-compassion involves the inner soul work that we must not neglect. However, self-care is very important too, and to that end, we have articles focusing on things that God created to help us survive and thrive. It is amazing to think about all the natural antivirals at our disposal, including spices and herbs that have the power to heal or support health. To learn more, check out “Spice Up Your Health“ and “Natural Antivirals.”

It is our hope that you will find much in this month’s issue to encourage and support you through the pandemic, and to help you live your healthiest life on a healthy planet.

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news briefs

New Sustainability degree from Stephen F. austin State University

S Harold Simmons park Jail Site Renovations move Forward

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rinity Park Conservancy has selected the renowned Weiss/ Manfredi Architecture/Landscape/ Urbanism firm as the design architect to bring new life to the former Jesse R. Dawson State Jail at 106 West Commerce Street, in Dallas. Malone Maxwell Dennehy Architects will be the local subcontractor.

The intent is to integrate the building and its surrounding neighborhoods into the planned 200-plus acre Harold Simmons Park designed

by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates along the Trinity River, connecting downtown Dallas to West and South Dallas.

Board chair Deedie Rose states, “The Conservancy is so pleased to choose W/M and MMDA to reimagine this building to be a magnet for drawing people from all over the city into the Park . “It will provide an essential part of the public health infrastructure in our city that will create jobs, stimulate economic development and provide critical green space.”

For more information about upcoming community listening sessions and receive updates on the project, email Info@TrinityParkConservancy.org.

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tephen F. Austin State University (SFA), a comprehensive, regional institution located in Nacogdoches, is now offering an online bachelor’s degree in sustainable community development. Sustainability professionals seek to improve an organization’s environmental, social and economic impact. It is a growing field as more businesses look to implement sustainable practices. Careers often involve contributing to sustainable practices and policy in government, corporate or nonprofit establishments. The program is designed to accommodate first-year, secondyear or community college transfer students that are unable to relocate to campus.

It builds core competencies in sustainability, empowering students to help communities enhance quality of life through “win-win” environmental, economic and socially beneficial initiatives. Coursework includes four core sustainability classes emphasizing fundamentals offered each fall, (available during spring semester of even years), implementation and monitoring (offered spring semester of odd years), and field experience offered at any time. Internships occur in areas such as renewable energy, community gardens, sustainability monitoring and grant writing.

Sustainable community development involves balancing economic prosperity, environmental stewardship and social well-being. The SFA program emphasizes sustainability through the humanities and social sciences, increasing knowledge and passion to advocate for sustainable practices in career and life.

For more information, call 936-468-4405 or email AnthroGeoSoc@sfasu.edu.

Sustainable leadership awards

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he 2020 Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards are presented by Green Source DFW and its parent nonprofit, the Memnosyne Institute. The nomination period runs thru September 15. A panel of judges from the North Texas green community will select the winners from among all the nominees. Winners and other specialty awards will be announced at the Green Source DFW Awards on November 12.

The awards recognize people and groups in North Texas for their exceptional leadership in the enhancement and protection of the environment in four categories—Environmental Science and Innovation (new products, business models or ideas benefiting the environment); Conservation Activist (preserving resources, wildlife, green space); Green Project or Program (profit or nonprofit); and Coke Buchanan Volunteer of the Year (outstanding volunteer service to a green cause or organization) Green Source DFW is an award-winning digital publication covering environmental news in North Texas. Launched in 2011, the educational site was created to educate the community about environmental topics, including green living, sustainability, conservation, environmental advocacy and public policy discussions.

For more information about previous award winners, visit GreenSourceDFW.org.

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Kandi launches affordable Electric Vehicles in North texas

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arland-based Kandi America, a subsidiary of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Kandi Technologies Group Inc., acquired SC Autosports of Garland in 2018 to distribute electric vehicles (EV) in the U.S. Now they have launched one of the most affordable electric EVs on the American market, with an initial focus on the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Their Auto EVolution For All campaign permits customers to put a refundable $100 deposit down for models K27 and K23, which will be available for delivery later this year.

Johnny Tai, CEO of Kandi America, states, “At Kandi, we are on a mission to make electric cars accessible for all.”

Priced at $12,999 after federal tax credits, the K27 is the compact model with ample interior space that can comfortably accommodate up to four passengers. The car features a 17.69 kWh lithium battery and a driving range up to 100 miles, making it a good choice for urban driving. The K23 is $22,499 after federal tax credits. The size of a small SUV, this model includes a 41.4 kWh ternary lithium battery with a driving range of more than 180 miles.

To more information and to order, visit DriveKandi.com.

Uber Health launches NimbleRx in dallas

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ber Health has expanded its services to include access to pharmaceutical delivery in Dallas, with plans to grow in the coming months. With COVID-19 cases still on the rise across the U.S., getting to a pharmacy to pick up prescriptions can be challenging for many and nearly impossible for some. Uber Direct has been integrated with on-demand prescription delivery platform NimbleRx to help deliver medication.

Talha Sattar, founder and CEO of Nimble, says, “By tapping into Uber’s delivery expertise, Uber Health is able to facilitate prescription delivery directly to people’s homes. Uber Health began with a vision to help alleviate transportation as a barrier to care, and helping our most vulnerable populations get the prescriptions they need to stay healthy is a natural and exciting next step for us.”

Access to care is more than getting to and from doctor appointments. Uber Health launched in March 2018 to broaden the Uber for Business suite of enterprise solutions. Since then, they have worked closely with healthcare partners to identify and address challenges within the non-emergency medical transportation experience.

For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/UberDirectDelivery.

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bundant Life Wellness Center is expanding and opening a second location in the Alliance area of DFW in mid-September at 3100 North Tarrant Parkway, Suite 104, in Fort Worth. Founder and naturopath Jennifer Trejo says, “We want to expand our service offerings to help more people achieve their health goals, so opening a second location allows us to achieve that goal.” There will be giveaways, discounted rates for services and a free open house in the coming weeks.

The naturopaths at Abundant Life Wellness Center have been helping educate people about how to get to the root cause of specific health challenges since 2009. In addition to naturopathic services, nutritional consults, foot detoxes, Raindrop Technique and Lymph Star Pro, new services at the Alliance location are ozone IV therapy, nutritional IV therapy, Halo-Salt infrared sauna and holistic esthetician services. They will continue to carry a full array of professional-grade supplements.

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he Online Nourished Festival will take place live online at OnlineNourishedFestival.com from September 24 through 26. Attendees can discover new gluten-free products, get coupons, enter giveaways, chat with hundreds of exhibitors and watch more than 50 educational classes that will be viewable on demand for several months afterward.

Jen Cafferty, CEO of The Nourished Group, says, “We will be providing classes on a variety of medical topics, as well as general gluten-free lifestyle tips. Don’t miss out on this celebration of gluten-freedom!”

Admission is free. Register at Nourished Festival.com. For more information, email Jen@nourishedg.group. See ad, page 42.

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eco briefs

EarthxtV launches on September 21

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virtual platform for environmental organizations, educational institutions, government partners, festivals and filmmakers, positioning it as the leading global connector and environmental forum to positively impact our world for a sustainable and conservable future.

It is a secure virtual content platform that will distribute diverse environmental free content in one place through livestream, replay and partner content.

Some of the original series in production include weekly episodes of

EarthxCEO; Green Justice; Never Give up/ Women in the Environment; Planet911 Youth Reports; Science in Action; and EarthxFilm Presents Screenings and Conversation; and monthly episodes of Earth Day 2020 Comic Book; and EarthXR Presents.

daRt Expands cleaning and distancing protocols

DART encourages customers to maintain a six-foot social distance from one another.

They are limiting the number of passengers that may board bus and rail vehicles to enable riders to leave empty seats. Additional buses and trains are being deployed to allow for extra space on board.

Instead of ticket vending machines and bus fare boxes, DART is encouraging riders to buy passes with one of the contactless fare payment options: the GoPass app or a GoPass Tap card. By switching to GoPass, customers can buy passes and plan trips right on their phone. The app is free on the App Store or Google Play.

Another option is GoPass Tap, a reloadable fare-payment card. These cards can be purchased at 7-Eleven stores or other participating retailers. Customers can load value onto their GoPass Tap card using cash or credit at retail stores, online at GoPass.org, or call DART Customer Service at 214-979-1111, Option 1. Customers that see an unhygienic surface or a situation that needs attention are encouraged to us the DART Say Something app or call DART Customer Service.

hen EarthX found a way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day virtually on April 22 with more than 570,000 live-stream views and 124,000 engagements in 171 countries, the EarthX organization, considered the world’s largest and most inclusive environmental celebration, conference and film festival did what it does best; it virtually, united conservatives, progressives, capitalists, activists across all divides to save the planet - and EarthxTV was born. It will debut on September 21.

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allas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is committed to keeping riders safe during the coronavirus pandemic while providing essential transportation services. Working closely with local, state and national health authorities, including the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they have aggressively expanded agency-wide cleaning and safety protocols.

All vehicles receive cleanings throughout the day using products identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as successful in killing the coronavirus, as well as influenza, rhinovirus, norovirus, salmonella, staphylococcus and E. coli.

Each weekday, DART Rail vehicles also receive a complete cleaning between 7

p.m. and 3 a.m., which includes sweeping, mopping and a complete wipe-down with an EPA-approved cleaning agent.

On weekends, DART sanitizes trains with Halosil foggers that use a hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning solution with antimicrobial silver ions to sanitize and disinfect each train and clean all surfaces.

DART buses also receive cleanings nightly with an EPA-approved cleaning agent, focusing on high-touch surfaces such as handrails, stop-request strips and grab rails. DART cleans buses on a rotating basis with the Halosil foggers to sanitize and disinfect. Over 80 percent of DART buses feature a germicidal air purification system designed to reduce the transmission of airborne bacteria and viruses as air is recirculated throughout the bus.

The agency requires customers to wear a face mask or other covering when riding buses and trains. Use of a face mask while waiting at bus stops, transit facilities and rail stations is also encouraged.

In addition to wearing a face covering,

For more information, visit Earthx.org.

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For more information, visit DART.org/health and DART.org/ask. See ad, page 4.

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Oak Wood Extract Can Lessen Post-Surgical Effects

Try Foot Reflexology After Heart Surgery

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a brief, hands-on reflexology treatment after a major heart operation can have a significant impact, scientists at iran’s tabriz University of medical Sciences report. immediately following coronary bypass surgery, 60 of 120 male patients received a 15-minute foot reflexology treatment from nurses. the researchers found that foot reflexology decreased patient agitation and reduced the average amount of time spent on a ventilator.

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Hysterectomy surgery is sometimes necessary and may result in postoperative fatigue, headache, nausea, depression or pain. in a study reported in the journal Nutrients, researchers from Slovakia’s comenius University gave 66 women recovering from a hysterectomy either a placebo or 300 milligrams of oak wood extract. Eight weeks later, those given the oak wood extract had lower oxidative stress, better energy and mood, and a greater ability to perform physical tasks and participate in social activities compared to the placebo group, which mostly saw declines in those areas. chamillew/AdobeStock.com

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mindfulness training may help the estimated 1 million americans with multiple sclerosis (mS) manage their emotions and process information quicker, according to a new study from ohio State University. Researchers split 62 people with mS into three groups. the mindfulness group learned such practices as focusing on the breath and doing mental “body scans”. a second group underwent adaptive cognitive therapy training with computerized games that focused on skills like paypay ing attention, switching focus and planning. the third group was a control. after four weeks, those in the mindfulness group were more likely to report being better able to handle their emotions than those in the other groups. the mindfulness group also had higher levels of cognitive pro processing speed, a reduction in the time it takes to complete mental tasks, along with increased understanding and response times.

Reduce Toxic Exposure to Help Delay Menopause Exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl ((pFaS)—“forever chemicals” often found in non-stick cookware, food packaging and contaminated water—may cause menopause to occur two years earlier in women, acac cording to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Metabolism University of michigan scientists tracked more than 1,100 women for an average of 17 years and found that those with higher levels of the chemical in their blood experienced menopause an averaver age of two years earlier than those with lower levels. “Even menopause a few years earlier than usual could have a sigsig nificant impact on cardiovascular and bone health, quality of life and overall health in general among women,” says co-author Sung Kyun park.

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in exploring the mind-body link that is particularly relevant during the current pandemic, an analysis of 56 randomized clinical studies found that cognitive behavior therapy (cBt) and similar approaches reduced inflammation and enhanced immunity in subjects, reports JAMA Psychiatry. University of california, davis, researchers reviewed studies that included 4,060 participants undergoing behavior therapy (which seeks to help patients understand and change problematic behaviors), cognitive therapy (which teaches patients how to change negative thoughts or mindset), cBt (that combines elements of both), bereavement or supportive therapy, psychoeducation and other therapies such as stress management. those that received these psychosocial interventions experienced a 14.7 percent increase in positive immune outcomes such as lower viral load and an 18 percent decrease in negative outcomes, including proinflammatory cytokines, compared with those not receiving therapy. the immunity improvements were strongest among patients that received cBt or multiple interventions.

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Boost Fun Nutrition with Microgreens Halfway in size between sprouts and full-grown plants, microgreens are bursting with nutrients, but have been mostly relegated resto garnishes at upscale res taurants. Researchers at colorado State University, exploring their acceptaccept ability, fed 99 people six microseparate types of micro greens: arugula, broccoli, cabbull’s blood beet, red cab bage, red garnet amaranth and tendril pea. the red-colored varieties—beet, cabbage and amaama ranth—received top marks for appearance, but broccoli, red cabbage and tendril pea scored the highest overall grades. the subjects found the greens were fun (“funfetti”), colorful and attractive. microgreens, which can be grown quickly indoors year-round with minimal water, offer a possible solution to sustainably feeding the planet, the researchers pointed out.

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global briefs

Sea turtles attracted to deadly ocean plastic

a plant-Based alternative to plastic

Japanese manufacterer Kuraray has introduced a renewable and sustainable starch-based barrier film called plantic. the plant-based packaging material can be recycled or composted to achieve a circular product cycle. conventional packaging made from multiple layers of plastic can cause recovery issues, and perishable food imposes unique demands on wrapping. plantic packaging washes away or decomposes after use. it includes compostable coffee pouches, as well as a barrier layer to package meat, seafood and poultry products with continuous protection against oxygen and other gases that spoil food. the Food and agriculture organization estimates that one-third of all produced food is wasted in the supply chain.

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Researchers estimate more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, equal to more than 123 million plastic water bottles, are deposited from the air into national parks and wilderness areas each year. Utah State University assistant professor Janice Brahney and her team used high-resolution atmospheric deposition data to identify microplastics and other particulates collected over 14 months in 11 national parks and wilderness areas. in a report in Science, they identified the plastic and polymers composition to track its sources and movement, and found that most of the plastics deposited in both wet and dry samples were microfibers sourced from both clothing and industrial materials. approximately 30 percent of the particles were brightly colored microbeads likely derived from industrial paints and coatings.

Brahney says, “We confirmed through 32 different particle scans that roughly 4 percent of the atmospheric particles analyzed from these remote locations were synthetic polymers.” the same high resilience and longevity that makes plastics useful lead to progressive fragmentation instead of degradation in the environment. clear and white particles were not included because they did not meet the criteria for visual counting, so estimates of plastic deposition were conservative.

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loggerhead turtles may think they’re biting into a favorite food when they encounter some synthetics, a study of 15 turtles in the journal Current Biology posits. ocean plastic is often covered with algae and other marine organisms (biofouled), making it smell delicious to them. at least 1,000 die every year because they swallow plastic or get tangled up in it. Exposed to different odors in the lab, the loggerheads responded to the smell of turtle food, distilled water, clean plastic and biofouled plastic. the team found that the turtles had similar responses to biofouled plastic as to their normal food.

Kayla goforth, a ph.d. student in biology at the University of North carolina at chapel Hill who worked on the study, says, “So they have to come up to breathe. and we know that they can detect airborne odors. So when they find that there’s an odor of interest in the air, they’ll spend an increased amount of time at the surface with their nostrils out of the water. and we found that the turtles spent more time with their nostrils out of the water when there was this biofouled plastic odor or a food odor.” davidtroeger/Unsplash.com

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Not all Hydroelectric generators are created Equal

a new study by the Environmental defense Fund (EdF) analyzed the climate impacts of 1,500 facilities across the globe that account for about half of hydropower generation worldwide. many release almost no greenhouse gases, but some can be worse than burning fossil fuels. the team looked at whether the facilities behave as a greenhouse gas sink or as a source by investigating the components that determine emissions such as the reservoir itself, when vegetation and soils are submerged underwater in the dam used to generate power. ilissa ocko, a senior climate scientist at EdF and coauthor of the study in Environmental Science & Technology, notes that as the submerged vegetation decays, it releases methane or carbon dioxide. “the larger the surface area of the reservoir, the more greenhouse gases are going to be emitted from that reservoir. also, the temperature plays a role, as well; how warm the reservoir is will affect how much greenhouse gases are produced and emitted from the reservoir.” Some facilities perform just as well as do wind and solar, but shockingly, more than 100 facilities turned out to be worse for the climate than fossil fuels.

planetary planning Keeping Half the Earth Natural

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a study led by the National geographic Society and the University of california (Uc), davis, published in the journal Global Change Biology compared four recent global maps of the conversion of natural lands to anthropogenic (human activity) land uses. it concluded that if we act quickly and decisively, there is an opportunity to conserve about half of the planet’s ice-free land. the developed half includes cities, croplands, ranches and mines. the authors note that areas having low human influence do not necessarily exclude people, livestock or sustainable management of resources. a balanced conservation response that addresses land sovereignty and weighs agriculture, settlement or other resource needs with the protection of ecosystem services and biodiversity is essential. approximately 15 percent of the Earth’s land surface and 10 percent of the oceans are currently protected in some form. lead author Jason Riggio, a postdoctoral scholar at the Uc davis museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology, says, “the encouraging takeaway from this study is that if we act quickly and decisively, there is a slim window in which we can still conserve roughly half of Earth’s land in a relatively intact state.”

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Emotional Well-Being in the pandemic age Self-care Strategies for tough times

by Sandra Yeyati

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s the pandemic ravages our country, we are engulfed by a sea of challenging emotions, including fear, loss, anger, disappointment and grief.

Compounding the suffering, past emotional traumas and pent-up desires are surfacing and crying for attention. One way to navigate these treacherous waters is by first enveloping ourselves in self-compassion.

Next, we can gather the courage to face our fears and experience unpleasant feelings in order to heal them and let them go.

Then, we search for and internalize positive emotional states to rewire our brains for positivity. This noble voyage promises immense rewards along the way.

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The Cocoon of Self-Compassion

Some of us chase self-esteem like the Holy Grail, yet it eludes us when we need it most.

Faced with a failing grade or cruel insult, our self-worth withers. We can’t understand why we lost it or how to get it back. When we attach our self-worth to achievements or comparisons with other people, self-esteem becomes unstable and unreliable.

Enter self-compassion, the lifechanging perspective of showing kindness to ourselves in any and all situations—a supportive best friend that lives within us and can be accessed any time, every day.

A pioneer and expert in this topic, Kris-

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tin Neff believes that self-compassion has three components: a decision to be kind to ourselves, a mindful awareness when we are in pain so that we can seek some relief and a sense of common humanity or connectedness.

We already know how to be compassionate, says Neff, an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and co-author of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. “It’s linked to the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a natural part of our organism.

We’re tapping into this way of feeling safe, which is through care, bonding and connectedness.”

Finding Confidence Through Unpleasant Feelings

Nobody likes to feel sad or embarrassed.

We’d rather have an ice cream cone or turn on the TV. But for Dr. Joan Rosenberg, a prominent psychologist and speaker, uncomfortable feelings present an invaluable opportunity for people to transform into confident individuals that relate to the world around them with authenticity and resilience.

In her book 90 Seconds to a Life You Love, Rosenberg offers a formula—one choice, eight feelings, 90 seconds—to experience and move through eight of the most common unpleasant feelings: sadness, shame, helplessness, anger, embar19

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rassment, disappointment, frustration and vulnerability.

“The choice is to stay aware of and in touch with as much of your moment-tomoment experience as possible and not get lost in avoidance,” she explains, adding that there are more than 30 behaviors, thoughts and emotions that we employ as distractions, including substance abuse, social media, pornography, exercise, obsessive thoughts about body image, humor and denial.

“Be aware of what you’re aware of,” she advises. “If we know that we don’t like feelings, and we know we’ve been engaged in using ways to distract ourselves, then our challenge is to be more awake and aware of those times we do it, and as soon as we start to do the thing and become aware, that’s when we make the decision to stop and ask, ‘What’s really going on?’”

Discoveries in neuroscience suggest that most of us come to know what we’re feeling emotionally through bodily sensations. We might feel heat in the neck and face when embarrassed or a sinking feeling in the chest when disappointed. As feelings get triggered in the body, a rush of biochemicals in the bloodstream activate these sensations and are flushed out of the bloodstream in roughly 90 seconds.

“Most people have the impression that feelings linger a whole lot longer and that they’re going to be overwhelmed by it and never come out of it if they start. But when they understand that what they’re trying to avoid are uncomfortable bodily sensations that help you know what you’re feeling emotionally, and that these are short-lived, most people will start to lean into them,

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and once they do, their life changes,” Rosenberg says.

To move through bodily sensations, which may come in multiple waves, take deep, slow breaths. Try not to tighten up or clench the jaw and swallow. Notice the location and nature of the bodily sensations to help identify which of the eight unpleasant feelings it might be, and be curious as to what might have triggered it. All of this will take a few moments. With practice, identification will become faster, easier and more accurate.

“If I have more time, then I can think about whether this is connected to anything else. Is it just one thing that triggered it, or is it like something else that’s happened before?” Rosenberg says. This level of

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Encouraging our friends when they’re feeling down or hugging our moms in the morning is hardwired into us. When we decide to be kind to ourselves, it’s easy to think of what we would say: “I’m sorry you failed that test. You’ll do better next time.

How can I help you?” To lend perspective, add a statement about our common humanity, counsels Neff. “This is hard for everybody. You’re not alone.”

We must be aware of our pain before we can comfort it, and many of us try to suppress or resist pain, choosing to numb it with distractions like alcohol addiction or compulsive shopping. Others may get lost in the storyline of what’s happening and succumb to suffering with no apparent way to obtain relief. Self-pity or self-criticism may creep in.

Mindful awareness is the antidote to these emotional extremes, because it helps us become aware that we are experiencing pain and to stay with that pain long enough to make a conscious decision to take care of ourselves. “One easy thing is physical touch,” says Neff. “The first few years of life you have no words, so the body is programmed to respond to touch as a signal of care. Put your hand on your heart or your stomach, or hold your hand. This changes your physiology, activates your parasympathetic nervous system, helps you calm down and helps you feel physically supported. Sometimes, that’s an entryway for people.”

Making Courage a Habit In her book The Courage Habit, life coach Kate Swoboda presents a four-part method for people to face their fears, release the past and live their most courageous life.

Access the body. Practice any body-centric activity like mindful meditation, exercise or dancing every single day to release stress and anxiety, become centered and more present, and clear the mind.

Listen without attachment. When your self-critic offers a warning or criticism, hear the words, understanding that this is fear trying to protect you and deciding that it’s misguided and not true.

Reframe limiting stories or beliefs.

Amend your internalized self-critic’s messages to be more respectful and supportive. If it says, “You’re stupid to try that,” revise it to, “I’m smart because I’m willing to try.”

Create community. Reach out to likeminded individuals that are supportive of the changes you are trying to make.

aspect of our lives and is absolutely crucial to our sense of well-being.”

Rewiring the Brain for Positivity

Discoveries in neuroplasticity have revealed that the brain changes throughout life well into adulthood. It’s designed to learn not just ideas and information, but skills, attitudes, feelings and moods. Rick Hanson, a clinical psychologist and author of several books, including Hardwiring Happiness and Resilient, contends that we can develop greater happiness, just like we can develop greater depression.

“There’s a lot of research that shows that through deliberate little practices spread out through the day or sometimes more formal practices like psychotherapy or meditation, we can actually produce physical changes in the brain that are now measurable with things like MRIs,” he remarks.

Hardwiring happiness is easy, pleasurable and doesn’t take a lot of time.

“If you take care of the minutes, the years will take care of themselves,” says Hanson. “Little steps gradually move us forward a breath at a time, a minute at a time, a synapse at a time. Bit by bit, we grow the good inside while gradually releasing the bad.”

“Our power to positively influence who we are in small, genuine ways every day is really important to compensate for the brain’s negativity bias, which makes it like Velcro for bad experiences, but Teflon for good ones,” he says. “We evolved a negativity bias over the 600-million-year evolution of the nervous system. Learning from negative experiences and mistakes was a critical survival skill, so we have a brain that is designed to scan for bad news, overreact to it and fast-track it into memory. It’s not our fault, but it is our responsibility to deal with it by first, feeling the negative without reinforcing it and second, focusing on the positive and taking it in. Gradually, you can give yourself a brain that’s like Velcro for the good and Teflon for the bad.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer.

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awareness leads to a calming effect, clearer thinking, improved decision making and, perhaps most importantly, an ability to speak authentically.

“If we don’t handle the eight feelings, we don’t feel capable in the world,” she says.

The ability to speak adds to that empowerment. “From asking someone to stop a behavior so that you feel safer to telling someone you love them, asking your boss for a raise or letting people know about yourself and your work to garner opportunities and desired experiences—it cuts across every

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by debra Rossi

e are living during unprecedented times. Calm, happy, joyful, or peaceful emotions come from knowing that what you feel is your choice. What we think is our choice. Our thoughts aren’t in charge—we are. Daily healthy self-care practices are essential to soothe our emotions. How we want to feel gives us momentum to take action and have the right self-talk.

Choose to start the day with an attitude of positive self-talk. Optimism is just plain healthy. The more we practice having positive attitudes and beliefs, the more our brain will wire them in. We can create new neural pathways in the brain. Scientists call this neuroplasticity.

n To create an attitude of happiness, peace, spiritual well-being, or thankfulness begin with our self-talk: “I choose to live my life today and every day, in a positive, healthy way – physically, mentally,

emotionally and spiritually. I choose to be healthy.”

Fill the mind with these daily affirmations of joy, happiness or inner peace. Write them down, say them out loud and say them before going to sleep. n Take a meditation break. Sit quietly, close the eyes and focus on our breathing. Do this breath exercise for one or two minutes, four times a day, to help calm ourselves.

Take four seconds to inhale (through the nose). Hold the inhale for four seconds. Take four seconds to exhale (through the mouth). n Journal daily. Neuroscience research proves writing and reflecting on ourselves furthers the spiritual evolution of the brain.

We will have less stress, more motivation and new self-awareness.

New self-awareness promotes general improvement in the immune function.

Writing is a method to release anger and reduce stress.

Reflection promotes compassion for yourself and others.

n Practice seeing/feeling the beauty of life: A sunset, crepe blossoms in full bloom, feeling the grass under bare feet, a walkthrough nature, or picnic by the lake. n Learn how to use EFT Tapping Technique. It will help to relieve emotional distress. Tapping gives us the power to help with healing. n Nurture ourselves in small ways, which will allow us to nurture ourselves in bigger ways. Curl up with a book, listen to music, nap, dance, do yoga, exercise, talk with a friend, get more sleep. n Create our own gratitude or happy list and say them out loud daily. n Pray! Laugh! Kiss! Give hugs to ourselves and others! Love ourselves! Be happy!

Debra Rossi, ACC, is a personal life coach and founder of Mindset for Success Coach. For more information, call 817-925-2999 or visit DebraRossi.com. See ad on page 12.

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onsumers are becoming more conscious about their purchases in light of the ongoing climate crisis exacerbated by animal-based agriculture.

As they begin to make better choices in what they consume, wear and drive, vegan car interiors are becoming more popular.

The environmental impact of producing leather, foam and other materials is being replaced in some instances by alternatives that are becoming more readily available to environmentally conscious consumers.

The Toyota Prius line uses Sof-Tex synthetic leather or other synthetic cloth upholstery which bolsters its reputation as

a sustainable automaker. Mercedes Benz and BMW are offering customers plantbased alternatives and Tesla has been dropping leather from its upholstery choices for a while now, with the Model 3 and Model Y already sporting vegan-only interiors.

The Volvo Polestar 2 also comes standard with vegan upholstery, along with recycled wood. And the 2020 Range Rover Evoque, Velar and Jaguar I-Pace SUVs all offer consumers vegan interiors.

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Vegan “leather” is being produced from cork, glazed cotton and even bark cloth, so it’s not just a matter of replacing animalbased products with unsustainable plastic.

With funding from Honda and Ford, Bharat Bhushan, Ph.D., director of the Nanoprobe Laboratory for Bio- & Nanotechnology and Biomimetics in the John Glenn College of Public Affairs of Ohio State University, Columbus, developed a faux leather that has the potential to be used on both seats and dashboards.

“I work in technology to repel water and oil from a variety of surfaces,” Bhushan says. “Leather gets very sticky when it is hot, so we thought it would be great to repel water or any other contaminant to avoid that stickiness and help it remain clean.” The side benefit, he further notes, is that it’s an alternative to animal hide.

Audi Head of Design Marc Lichte, whose twin daughters are both vegan, says vegan leather is a huge selling point for customers and that both the Audi e-tron GT and Q4 will be animal-free. Faux leather will replace the traditional leather, and all cushions, window trim, armrests,

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headliners and center consoles will be manufactured with recycled materials.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has made a major push in the past few years to increase production of vegan-based car interiors. In 2016, they conducted an investigation into JBS, the world’s largest leather supplier, which sells to car companies from GM to VW and more. “What it found was that the supplier severely mistreats the cattle being raised for the leather with hot irons on the face, electrocution, beatings and cutting their throats while they are still conscious,” says Jennifer Behr, corporate responsibility officer for PETA. “When consumers are shopping, they should take that into consideration.

Those interiors came from a cow that lived a miserable life and died a painful one.”

Beyond that, cattle represent a climate risk. The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health published a study showing that knowledge of the environmental ramifications from cattle is not well known by the average consumer. “The livestock industry is the source of a broad spectrum of environ-

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mental impacts,” the study states. “The first and most important is climate change.” It’s estimated that 18 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions are caused by the livestock industry. Enlightened consumers are using that information to determine what they purchase, from food to cars.

BMW spokesperson Oleg Satanovsky says vegan options are not new for his company; they’ve been around for decades, but options have been updated. BMW uses a material called SensaTec, a new brand name for its non-animal-sourced upholstery “to reflect the more upscale design and feel of the materials,” he contends.

“We look to nature for clues” to develop alternatives, Bhushan says. His research was based on the lotus leaf and its resiliency—it’s both water and oil repellant. “A single species like that can be used for many things,” with little or no environmental impact.

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, FL. Connect with her at YvetteHammettHull49@gmail.com.

Vinegars are one of Bellebuono’s go-to methods to incorporate herbs into a diet, infusing fresh or dried herbs into red wine or apple cider vinegar for salad dressings and other uses. “Vinegar is great at extracting minerals from herbs and making them more bioavailable,” she says.

Drying herbs does not diminish their medicinal properties, but rather concentrates their essence, as it removes excess water, according to Bellebuono.

“Dried and powdered herbs are a great way to preserve the garden harvest and add herbs into everyday dishes. You can throw a teaspoon of turmeric, a wonderful anti-inflammatory herb, in spaghetti sauce or oatmeal, and you won’t even notice it,” she says.

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SpicE Up HEaltH Using Herbs for Flavor and medicine

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erbs add lush flavor to all kinds of dishes, and they are culinary friends that bring the benefits of helping to restore and maintain health. “Food is medicine, and herbs bring out the medicinal properties of food,” says Kami McBride, of Sebastopol, California, author of The Herbal Kitchen: Bring Lasting Health to You and Your Family with 50 Easy-To-Find Common Herbs and Over 250 Recipes. “The spice rack is a relic from another time when we knew how to use herbs and spices to optimize health and to digest our food.”

To get a medicinal dose of an herb, consider making teas, vinegar extracts or pestos, says Brittany Wood Nickerson, the Conway, Massachusetts, author of The Herbalist’s Kitchen: Delicious, Nourishing Food for Lifelong Health and Well-Being. “Parsley, for example, is a nutrient- and vitamin-rich herb. If you garnish with parsley, you won’t get a significant amount of vitamin C, as you would if you make a pesto from it.”

Salads can also pack a healthy dose of herbs into a meal, says Martha’s Vineyard resident Holly Bellebuono, an herbalist and author of The Healing Kitchen: Cooking with Nourishing Herbs for Health, Wellness, and Vitality. “So many herbs, including violets, mints and red clover, can just be tossed fresh into a salad, offering both fiber and minerals.”

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While Mediterranean herbs like oregano and basil are often at the front of the spice rack, Nickerson also suggests lesser-used herbs such as sour sumac, anise-accented tarragon and versatile, yet often discarded orange peels, which can be added to soups along with fennel seed and bay leaves for a complex flavor. Thyme is another of Nickerson’s favorites, a hearty herb for fall dishes that’s also a powerful antifungal and aids with digestion, lung health and detoxification.

While some may think of parsley as a garnish, “It offers incredible freshness and livens up almost anything,” says Nickerson. “I use it as a vegetable and make a salad of its leaves or add handfuls of it into a quiche. Parsley is loaded with vitamins and minerals, and has detoxification properties.” Adding it near the end of cooking maintains its vibrant flavor and color, she notes.

McBride loves versatile herbs like mint and coriander that can be used in sweet and savory dishes with antimicrobial properties that help fight colds and flu. She also keeps salt shakers on the table filled with spices like cardamom, an antibacterial, anti-spasmotic and expectorant, to sprinkle onto beverages and dishes. Bellebuono also recommends infusing honey with herbs such as sage or oregano that support the immune system.

Some Herbal-aided delights

Herbal-Aided Digestion All herbs, whether leafy, green culinary herbs or spices like coriander and clove, are carminative, meaning they help digest food, McBride says. “Digestion can use up to 40 percent of your day’s energy, which is why you often get a nap attack after a big meal. Every meal needs a carminative, even if it’s just black pepper, which is one of the problems with most fast food.”

Pungent and bitter herbs, in particular, support digestion and absorption of nutrients and make them more bioavailable, says Nickerson: “Activating the taste buds dedicated to sensing bitter stimulates the digestive system.” A salad of bitter greens, for example, can help prepare digestion of a heavier meal to come, whereas a post-meal aperitif can help with digesting the food afterward.

“It absolutely adds up when you add small doses of herbs to your meals every day,” McBride advises. “Many Americans suffer from gastrointestinal inflammation from modern diets and lifestyles, and herbs can help reverse that. Your gut gets a little healing every day.”

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

of the fruit, just inside the membranes.

Leave the sections whole or cut them into bite-size pieces.

Toast the pumpkin seeds in a skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until they are lightly browned, have puffed up and begin to pop—4 to 7 minutes.

Combine the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, shallot, tarragon and salt in a bowl and whisk together. Stir in any grapefruit juice that may have puddled on the cutting board while sectioning the fruit.

Pour the dressing over the spinach. If any dressing is left over, it will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Toss the spinach well, then add the grapefruit and pumpkin seeds and toss gently again to combine.

spinach & Grapefruit salad with Toasted pumpkin seeds The floral notes of tarragon in the dressing and the juicy, sour grapefruit invigorate the senses and wake up the digestive processes.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings 8 oz spinach (about 4 packed cups) 1 large or 2 medium-size grapefruits ½ cup pumpkin seeds Dressing ½ cup olive oil 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp finely minced shallot 1 tsp finely chopped tarragon Pinch of salt

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Tear the spinach into bite-size pieces, if necessary, and place in a large bowl.

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Cut the top and bottom off the grapefruit so that the flesh of the fruit is exposed so it sits flat on a cutting board. Cut the peel and pith from the fruit using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler.

Set the grapefruit on one of its flat ends on a cutting board. The sections of the fruit will face up. Cut out the sections, slicing from the outside toward the center

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Mint and Feta Bruschetta with chive Blossoms Yields: 4 servings as an appetizer ½ cup fresh chive blossoms (can be substituted with other edible flowers or left out) 1 French baguette ½ lb feta cheese, crumbled, or a vegan alternative 1 cup chopped fresh mint ½ cup minced chives (can be substituted with scallions) 2-4 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Preheat the oven to 325° F. While the oven is heating, pull apart the chive blossoms, removing the central stem and plucking the tiny purple florets.

Set the baguette in the hot oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until the edges are crispy, but not browned.

Meanwhile, combine the feta in a bowl with the mint, minced chives and chive florets. Add enough of the oil to moisten then season with salt and pepper to taste.

cilantro pesto Yields: about ½ cup

Mix well.

2 Tbsp (heaping) walnuts 2 cups packed cilantro leaves and stems (one large bunch) 2 garlic cloves 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper Soak the walnuts overnight in enough water to cover them. (This makes them easier to digest and helps remove some of the bitterness in the skin.)

Drain and rinse the walnuts. Combine them with the cilantro, garlic, oil and salt to taste, and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth.

Remove the baguette from the oven and slice along the diagonal. Arrange on a platter with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the bruschetta mixture on each slice. Drizzle with a little more oil and serve.

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Note: For the bread to be crisp throughout rather than soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, slice it on the diagonal to start with, brush each piece with olive oil and bake on a baking sheet at 325° F for 5 to 7 minutes until crispy.

Recipe and photos from Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen by Brittany Wood Nickerson.

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Taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary. The pesto will keep for 5 to 7 days in the fridge or for 6 months or more in the freezer.

Recipe and photo from Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen by Brittany Wood Nickerson.

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

Health-packed Herbs Easily Grown in Texas

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hyme, oregano and rosemary are three of the most potent herbs to stock in your spice rack or grow in a Texas backyard. They are packed with powerful compounds that have anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antifungal properties.

Herbal folklore passed down from previous generations extolling the medicinal properties of herbs is now backed by scientific studies supporting their myriad health benefits. Not only are these three herbs a culinary delight and full of essential nutrients, but they just may impart an extra boost of immunity to get us through the cold and flu season.

Thyme is an herb from the mint family with a distinctive taste that has an impressive range of uses with more than 400 subspecies. Not only is it one of the most medicinally powerful herbs, it is a culinary delight found in many popular dishes found in many cultures.

Thyme is packed with vitamin C and A, making it one of the go-to herbs to relieve respiratory issues and boost immunity. Compounds in thyme such as carvacrol and thymol make it an excellent herb to be used as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antiviral, making it one of the

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most widely used herbs for its medicinal benefits.

Thyme tea with honey has been used to treat sore throat and as a natural cough remedy. Thyme tincture has been used to treat acne, and the essential oil is used as a fungicide and for pest control.

Oregano is well known for its distinct, warm, slightly bitter flavor in Mediterranean and Italian dishes.

Few know it is also loaded with the vitamins A, C, K, iron and manganese.

The oils present in oregano are especially high in the antioxidant compounds carvacrol and thymol.

Research shows that the carvacrol in oregano oil reduces inflammation, increases metabolic rate and may cause the body to burn more calories.

Use fresh oregano to create a healing tea or add to favorite dishes for a punch or healthy flavor. It can be added fresh or dried to butters, stews, sauces or roasted vegetables to add extra flavor.

Rosemary, a fragrant, highly antioxidant herb, is used in many Italian and Mediterranean and recipes. It contains the anti-

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oxidant compound rosmarinic acid and is exceptionally rich in B-complex vitamins, has high levels of folates and an impressive amount of vitamins A and C. Rosemary has not only been found to have antibacterial properties, but studies show it has neuro-protective properties that enhance memory and protect against neurodegenerative diseases. It is used in remedies to elevate the mood, aid in digestion, lower blood pressure and even slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration.

As the leaves are aromatic and sweet, they can also be added to flavor meats and soups. Sprigs of rosemary for seasoning poultry are also a great addition to side dishes and oils and butters.

Grow this remarkable herb trio in the garden to add fresh flavor and nutrition to recipes or stock a spice rack with the dried herb; either way, they are handy to enhance favorite meals with their tasty flavor and also their nutritional and medicinal qualities.

immunity-Boosting Herbal Teas Add 2 Tsp of crushed fresh (1 tsp dried) Thyme or Oregano leaves to 8 oz. of boiling water and cover. Steep for 10 minutes and strain. Add 1 Tbs of raw honey for sweetness if desired.

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Rosemary and Thyme Herbed Butter 1 lb. premium butter, softened for one hour 1-2 Tbsp fresh rosemary—chop fine 1-2 Tbsp fresh thyme—pull leaves from the hard stems and chop fine Add the butter and mix well. Place on was or parchment paper or in a container overnight to harden and let the flavors combine. Serve on favorite meats or veggies for added flavor.

salt-Free savory Flavor Mix 1 Tbsp rosemary, dried 2 Tbsp thyme, dried 1 Tbsp oregano, dried 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder

Mix in a bowl or blend extra fine in a coffee grinder. Toss on roasted veggies, fries, add to butter.

1 cup fresh oregano, tightly packed ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, peeled ½ cup raw almonds Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup olive oil

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Add all ingredients but the olive oil to the bowl of a food processor and grind until the mixture is slightly combined. With the processor still running, slowly stream in the olive oil until the mixture becomes smooth.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge, or freeze for later use. (see notes for tips) To store: pop the pesto into the fridge for around 5-7 days.

Put an extra little layer of olive oil on top of the pesto to preserve it for a little longer and stop it from going brown on top.

To freeze, just pop the mixture into the ice cube tray and once frozen, remove and store in a storage baggie until needed.

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by Rebeca gracia slowly roasting the garlic cloves until it is arlic, cinnamon, peppers and ginger are some of the most com- fully caramelized. The flavor of black garlic is more mellow, sweeter and earthier. It mon spices used to add flavor in is not necessarily more potent for health cooking, but spices also can also be mepurposes, but is a fun alternative to try. dicinal. Turmeric (taken with black pepPeppers of different types can be per to enhance absorption) is one of the added to dishes to provide a kick of heat. most potent natural anti-inflammatories.

Anti-inflammatory capsaicin contributes It if often sold in capsule form, but even to the hotness of the pepper and is used one teaspoon added in hot tea or coffee in to decrease pain. Peppers are known to the mornings can help arthritis, improve be heart healthy and good for digestion in brain function and strengthen the immoderation. mune system. Turmeric has a strong, earthy, bitter, flavor and is best blended Golden Milk with other spices.

The Zesty, sweet and warm ginger is 1 cup coconut milk heated with: commonly used to calm nausea or motion 1 tsp turmeric sickness and other digestive issues. Ginger 1 dash fresh ground black pepper can also help support heart health, boost 1 dash cayenne pepper immunity and balance blood sugar.

1 tsp cinnamon Cardamom is a sweet, peppery¼ tsp cardamom citrusy aromatic spice known to aid ¼ tsp ginger digestion, improve bad breath, maintain healthy weight, augment detoxification Check labels on spice bottles to make sure and help balance blood sugar. It can also of getting the purest and freshest products. help boost the immune system.

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Recycling, the go-to strategy for environmentally conscious citizens, is unfortunately not a good option.

Even in ordinary times, local recyclers won’t accept surgical masks and latex gloves because they jam machinery. Some dedicated providers box up used face masks and gloves and send them to TerraCycle.com, where they are sorted manually and sustainably recycled. the cost for a small box is a hefty $148; MindBodyGreen. com suggests asking grocery stores or retailers to stock some for the community to use. instead of recycling, the World Health organization recommends throwing single-use masks, gloves and wipes into a covered trash can or bin immediately after use so they are handled as regular trash. ideally, they should be put in a resealable plastic bag first in consideration of frontline sanitation workers that can become ill from handling virus-infected materials. No mask, glove or wipe should be flushed down a toilet.

Mask Eco-Disposal

How to dispose of antiviral Wear discarded face masks and gloves littering streets, beaches, parks and parking lots are a sad sight of the times, creating eyesores and more importantly, major contamination risks to pick up and discard. With 88 percent of the world’s population living in countries that have required or advised use of face coverings, disposable face masks number in the billions, especially the commonplace, single-use polypropylene variety. along with disposable gloves and sanitary wipes, they are clogging sewers and waterways worldwide and showing up in fish bellies and on ocean floors.

Homemade solutions

For masks, the eco-solution that harbors the lowest carbon dioxide footprint is one made of cloth that is machine-washed and dried after each use at a high temperature or washed by hand in a bleach solution (five tablespoons per gallon of water). University of chicago researchers found certain fabrics filter out viral aerosol particles almost as effectively as the medical N-95 mask: a layer of a tightly woven cotton sheet combined with two layers of polyester-spandex chiffon, natural silk or flannel, or simply a cotton quilt with cotton-polyester batting . See cdc.gov for instructions for using sew and no-sew masks, and many diY videos can be found on Youtube using t-shirts, socks and napkins. another good eco-strategy is to buy sustainable face masks made from recycled or organic materials (GoodOnYou.eco). in lieu of recycling to help the planet, a donation can be made to an eco-organization that deals with plastic waste, such as PlasticPollutionCoalition.org or OceanConservancy.org.

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of modification I do with them is endless,” says Ramat, who underscores the importance of listening to the body. “I learned the hard way 17 years ago when I first became a teacher. I am gentle with myself if I am unable to do a pose and embrace the modification. I go deeper in my poses now than when I was younger.”

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aming chronic pain, restoring energy reserves, improving heart health and relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety are only a few of the science-backed perks of spending time on a yoga mat. However, misconceptions about this ancient practice can make yoga seem intimidating for individuals that could benefit the most from it.

Adaptive yoga, designed for people challenged by injury, chronic pain, autoimmune disease or debilitating conditions like multiple sclerosis, can foster perhaps unexpected gains through the use of props, chairs, wall space and even countertops.

From wheelchair-bound veterans to seniors with compromised balance, adaptive yoga offers new horizons for achieving well-being.

Yoga’s gentle influence goes beyond physical benefits. A 2017 British study published in the Journal of Pain Research found people with spinal cord injuries that took sitting yoga classes twice a week for six weeks were less depressed, more self-

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compassionate and more mindfully in the moment than those in a control group.

Empowerment, Not Perfection “Yoga is for any body, no matter the size, shape or color. It’s not about designer clothing, athletic ability, talents or perfection in the pose. Adaptive yoga is a movement to change this misconception and mitigate the anxiety to try yoga,” says Mindy Eisenberg, a Detroit-area certified yoga therapist and author of Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body: Created for Individuals with MS and Neuromuscular Condition and the accompanying Adaptive Yoga Cards. For Eisenberg, the focus is about the internal experience, healing and most of all, “the sense of joy that comes from a regular practice.”

Ora Ramat, owner of the Wagging Tail Yoga Studio, in Bethel, New York, witnesses remarkable, everyday mastery in her students through adapted poses. “Many of my students are 40 to 95 years young, and the range

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Freedom Through Support “Our students have a wide range of health conditions including spina bifida, arthritis, MS, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, fibromyalgia, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, paraplegia, epiphyseal dysplasia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chronic back pain and more,” says Miranda McCarthy, CEO of Wavelength VR (WavelengthVR.com), a healthcare company that produces a library of sciencesupported content for pain management without medication. The London-based creator of Adaptive Yoga LIVE, which offers seated online classes, knows firsthand how yoga can change lives.

“Until I found adaptive yoga, I felt like I was constantly at war with my body,” she says. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 2 and the youngest recipient of bilateral hip replacement surgery in the U.S., McCarthy thought she knew her body inside and out. After 40 surgeries and decades of rehabilitation and medication, she went through a radical shift in perspective.

“When I discovered adaptive yoga, I soon realized my relationship with my body had only just begun.”

Eisenberg highlights the internal process that adaptive yoga can catalyze: “The energy and sensation that yoga students feel on the inside is much more important than what the pose looks like on the outside.” Items such as chairs, blocks, straps, blankets and bolsters are used to make traditional postures more accessible to those with physical challenges and to ensure safety. “Using props is not a sign of weakness or inferiority. We even use ambulatory devices such as a cane as a prop.

Those who require assistive devices cease to see them as a hindrance. In fact, they become an accessory,” says Eisenberg.

For McCarthy, the biggest takeaway is simple, yet profound self-acceptance. “I no longer judge myself or compare myself to

able-bodied people. I gained a newfound love for my body and a love for myself.”

Eisenberg affirms, “It’s exciting to realize that our bodies are so much more capable than we thought, and we learn that we are not defined by our individual disease or limitations. As my teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn says, ‘As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than wrong.’”

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Online Yoga Resources Free adaptive yoga classes online from Miranda McCarthy.

AdaptiveYogaLive.com YogaJP, YouTube chair yoga classes for people in wheelchairs.

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daptive yoga connects the mind, body, and spirit through the practice of physical postures (asana), partnered with the breath (pranayama) and meditation practices. In a well-balanced exercise regimen, movement is linked with breath and focused intention. Yoga is the first known form of structured exercise, where breath and movement were paired together almost 6,000 years ago. While the science or understanding underlying the rationale for breath and movement has changed from the ancient origin, the practical application remains the same.

Adaptive yoga is a practice that is available to anyone, including those with physical impairments secondary to disease or injury, such as multiple sclerosis and those in wheelchairs due to spinal cord injuries.

Physical therapy has been the mainstay of rehabilitation efforts for the past 75 years and will always have a place in helping those that have physical limitations to begin the climb back to becoming more functionally independent. Once physical therapy has plateaued or finished, these individuals are often left to figure out the next steps on their own, which can be a challenge.

The practice of adaptive yoga allows for tailoring of the asanas to accommodate those with functional limitations using blankets, chairs, bolsters and other assistive devices. These modifications allow for tailoring of the asanas to fit the body, as opposed to forcing the body to fit a specific shape.

There are carryover benefits of pranayama training, including stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system—the part that brings calm and relaxation—and can be helpful for those with anxiety or depression by helping divert attention to breath. Adaptive yoga can be done in groups or individual sessions, and is truly intended for everyone.

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Adaptive Yoga Benefits from Miranda McCarthy n Increased strength, balance and flexibility—both mental and physical n Discovery of a subtle level of mind-body sensation not impeded by disability n Improvements in the quality of breathing n A sense of lightness and freedom within the body n An increased ability to manage stress n A deepened sense of wholeness and connection with others 33

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Natural antivirals

Help in Staying Strong and Healthy

by Ronica O’Hara

30 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) were 45 percent more likely to test positive for the coronavirus and 95 percent more likely to be hospitalized, Israeli researchers found. Getting three 30-minute sessions of sun exposure a week and eating D-fortified foods raise levels, and supplementing with up to 2,000 international units daily is generally considered safe.

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Scientists report that some vitamin and mineral deficiencies appear to be linked to poor COVID-19 outcomes, while adequate levels help combat other viruses. ConsumerLab.com, which provides comprehensive research overviews and information on nutritional products, lists these natural supplements as potential aids against COVID-19, although at this early stage, none have been proven to work: Vitamin D: According to Galland, vitamin D “stimulates your immune system to produce factors called defensins and cathelicidins that kill viruses.”

People with levels below

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Potassium: A critical antiviral mineral and electrolyte, low levels of potassium were found in 61 percent of 175 Chinese patients hospitalized with COVID-19, making them more prone to heart damage, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. Foods that boost levels include potatoes, squash, lentils, spinach, avocados, bananas and raisins.

Supplemental Supporters When choosing supplements proven to be effective, “Much of what we know and can apply is based on our previous research on viruses of the past,” says Moni-

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n these sobering times, we must use every weapon in our arsenal against invasive viruses, including often-overlooked natural remedies with antiviral properties. As is also the case with pharmaceutical agents, natural approaches have not been shown to stop an aggressive virus in its tracks, but they may ameliorate symptoms. “Nutrition and supplementation are unlikely to prevent an infection, but they may help prevent the infection from becoming symptomatic or severe,” explains Leo Galland, M.D., a global leader in functional medicine and author of Power Healing: Use the New Integrated Medicine to Heal Yourself.

Eating healthy foods, sleeping seven to nine hours a night and exercising at least 150 minutes a week are also key in fortifying our natural defenses against viruses. Steps still necessary for COVID-19 protection include handwashing, mask-wearing, social distancing and sterilizing objects and surfaces.

Vitamin C: A cup of orange juice, tomato juice or a kiwi supplies most of the minimum recommended intake of vitamin C, a vital supplement for white blood cells that fight viral infections. Supplementing with 1,000 mg daily is also safe. Intravenous megadoses are being studied for critically ill COVID-19 patients, but no evidence exists so far that higher levels prevent infections, reports ConsumerLab. com.

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Zinc: “Zinc throws a wrench in the viral replication machine and helps fight infections by boosting the production of antibodies,” says Nicole DeMasi, an integrative dietitian nutritionist in Los Angeles. Zinc lozenges may ward off the coronavirus in the upper respiratory tract.

The recommended dosage is 15 to 30 milligrams (mg) a day for up to two weeks.

sha Bhanote, M.D., an integrative physician in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Here are some good choices.

taken as a hot or cold tea using tea bags or the root itself.

Melatonin: Known best as the hormone that regulates sleep, melatonin also supports antiviral immunity and helps control inflammation in viral infections. A study of 11,672 people tested for COVID-19 found that those taking supplemental melatonin were less likely to test positive, and a clinical study is underway to see if 2 mg a day helps protect healthcare workers. Typical dosages range from 0.3 to 3 mg.

Licorice Root Extract: This herb contains a substance called glycyrrhizin that makes it hard for a virus to attach to and invade a cell and hinders its ability to replicate, slowing the spread from one cell to another. Chinese doctors used it with other traditional herbs to combat COVID-19, and studies have shown it effective against an earlier coronavirus, as well as against HIV, herpes, viral hepatitis and respiratory infections. For dosage, follow package directions. People with high blood pressure,

congestive heart failure, kidney disease or low potassium levels are advised against its use.

Astragalus: Known as huang qi, astragalus “is one of the most powerful herbs used in Chinese medicine for people with weakened immune systems,” says Tsao-Lin Moy, a New York City acupuncturist and herbalist. It’s best

Andrographis: This herb has long been used for colds and throat infections in China and India, and may prevent flu viruses from binding to cells. In a Swedish study, flu patients that took an andrographis extract along with Siberian ginseng recovered more quickly with fewer complications than those given a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved flu medication. Because of its potency, it’s best to consult a health practitioner to avoid interactions. The recommended dosage is 400 mg twice a day.

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Quercetin-rich foods, such as apples, onions, broccoli, raspberries, parsley and celery are especially important, she says, because the bioflavonoid enhances zinc’s antiviral actions: “It functions as a zinc ionophore, chelating zinc and transporting it into the cell cytoplasm.” Quercetin can also be taken as a supplement in doses ranging between 500 and 1,000 mg daily.

Garlic has potent antiviral and antibacterial properties, and can be cooked into food, eaten raw in salads and dressings or obtained from capsules of allicin, the active component.

Green tea has epigallocatechin gallate, a compound with “a wide range of antiviral activity, especially in the early stages of infection, by preventing viral attachment and entry into the cell,” says Bhanote. Aim for three to five cups a day.

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Homeopathy and Resilience to Disease by cathy may lemmon romoting wellness and wholeness is 200 years, homeopathic medicines have vitally important during the COprevented, treated and cured every symptom VID-19 pandemic. It makes sense this current coronavirus has been presenting. to follow time-honored approaches that Homeopathy is a medical system based on include washing hands with soap and warm the belief that the body can cure itself. It was water; coughing/sneezing into the elbow; developed in the late 1700s in Germany. It’s eating whole, nourishing, non-GMO and common in many European countries, but preservative-free foods; getting adequate it’s not quite as popular in the United States. rest; consuming plenty of whole, natural Homeopathic medicines do not work vitamin C, D3 and K2; drinking plenty of waby diagnoses, they work by symptoms, so ter; getting adequate rest; and staying home the most effective homeopathic medicine for when not feeling well. the treatment of these symptoms is going to The best source of vitamin D3 is the depend on which are presenting themselves. sun; get outside for at least 20 minutes a day.

A basic belief behind homeopathy is, “Like Vitamin C is found in good measure in citcures like.” In other words, something that rus fruit. Real, whole foods really are the first brings on symptoms in a healthy person can, best choice for the vitamins and minerals we in a very small dose, treat an illness with need. Make sure these are non-GMO foods similar symptoms. This is meant to trigger and not treated with pesticides or artificially the body’s natural defenses. Please consult enhanced colors. with a well-trained homeopath or naturoThere are effective homeopathic oppath for further direction. tions for prevention, as well. For more than These are a few herbs are also showing

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ifferent immune boosting protocols and supplements are being touted as the best “cure” for viruses. Here is a quick list of supplements for immune boosting.

Zinc is a common go-to supplement in cold/flu season due to its ability to boost the immune system and fight viruses. Studies show that zinc can block the replication and growth of viruses by inhibiting RND dependent RNA polymerase. Taking extra zinc might seem like a good idea, but the extra zinc does not always get absorbed into the cells. To significantly boost the active zinc stores in the body, combine it with a compound that can act as a carrier, called a 37

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zinc ionophore. Zinc by itself is a non-fatsoluble mineral that does not move easily through the lipid (fat) cell membrane that surrounds every cell of our body. Special transport systems such as zinc ionophores and zinc-binding proteins can be used to carry it across the cell membrane.

Quercetin, a plant flavonoid found in capers and green tea, is the most common zinc ionophore supplement. It has been shown to help carry zinc across cell membranes and also helps the cell membrane block a virus from entering the cell. Once quercetin has been used, it can be “reactivated” by an antioxidant like vitamin C to further help transport zinc into the cells (note that hydroxychloroquine, a prescription drug being researched in antiviral protocols, also acts as a zinc ionophore).

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great effectiveness in treating the COVID-19 symptoms: echinacea, astragalus, red algae with iodine and thyme. Homeopathic remedies include Bryonia, Arsenicum Album, Gelsemium and Camphor.

The best first step for prevention is promoting immunity—our bodies want to be well. Following measures that have kept us well and healthy for thousands of years will continue to work now. We need to strengthen and build our God-given immune systems. Homeopathy does this. And one of the most important things to do right now, as well, is to let go of fear and embrace health and wellness.

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an immune-boosting supplement and has multiple benefits that have been studied and documented. One of its key antioxidative actions is decreasing harmful reactive oxygen species that can cause lung damage.

Higher doses of vitamin C can be administered via IV as long as a doctor feels this is a safe option.

Vitamin D is important to help modulate immune response. It plays critical roles in helping macrophages identify pathogens and quickly respond to infection. Some estimates say that 40 to 50 percent of the U.S. population is deficient in vitamin D. It should be taken in the form of D3 along with vitamin K2 for optimal results. Both vitamins D and K are fat-soluble, and can be given as sublingual sprays.

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buffering effect is especially important to help prevent lung damage in the more severe cases of infection.

Oregano oil has demonstrated significant antiviral properties. It can modulate immune response and directly damage the viral cell wall. It is a “hot” oil and should be used with caution. It can be applied to the soles of the feet as a topical application. Every body is unique and an individual’s immune response is influenced by myriad factors, including genetics, environment, exposure rate and baseline state of health. It doesn’t work well to try to use a single protocol as a one-size-fits-all approach Look for a practitioner that is able to assess and develop a protocol geared to meet individual needs.

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Here are some steps we can take to teach ourselves to look for the positive more often.

Eventually, the brain can get into the habit of doing this without any prodding.

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Be mindful of who and what we expose ourselves to. The people we

spend time with and what we watch, listen to and read all send messages to our brain that influence how we see the world.

Train the brain for positivity. Here is a simple 10-minute exercise that can train the mind to think differently:

• Get a pen and paper. Take only three seconds to look around the room and remember everything that’s red. Then take only a few seconds to write a list of everything you remember that’s red. Finish this step before continuing.

• Now write down everything that is blue. Chances are that like most

people, we won’t remember the blue things nearly as well because we weren’t looking for them. We see what we look for, and that’s as much an asset as a shortcoming.

Training the brain to be more positive takes time, but it’s a priceless opportunity to change our perspective and become happier.

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Amp Up September with the Joy of Accomplishment by lametra off

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t’s September, and as we shed our summer “skin”, we also begin to set new goals for the last few months of the year. With January creeping around the corner, September is the best month to remember and scurry to complete New Year’s resolutions.

There are nine types of goals to achieve.

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Professional (career) goals These are usually work-related goals. For example, we schedule a project management course, a short-term education goal, in an effort to accomplish a professional goal—earning the PMP designation. Knowing our long-term goal allows us to clarify our short-term professional goals.

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Personal goals A personal goal relates to any of our interests. For examples, we decide our goal is to make someone happy every day. While making someone happy, we will feel useful and valuable, reducing any negativity that may come our way.

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Spiritual goals Spiritual goals are usually personal, related to values, purpose and personal mission. Create time to discover a value, purpose and personal mission statement.

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Health/fitness goals In many cases, health goals may entail decreasing high numbers such as cholesterol or blood pressure, for example. Fitness goals may include increasing steps walked, miles run or pull-ups completed. Challenges for the body are just as beneficial as challenges for the mind.

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Social goals Feeling, “I’m so awkward. I don’t know what to do in social settings,” is an indication of a desire or an opportunity to create social goals. Start off small. Small wins will increase confidence and beliefs about ourselves.

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Mental goals Mental goals are associated with intellectual concepts, mindfulness and intentionality. Mentally strong people are generally assertive, confident and present.

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Emotional goals Nowadays, emotional intelligence is one of the most requested leadership qualities. Consider emotional awareness, understanding, expression and control.

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Financial goals Saving money, paying off debt, creating

wealth or creating a legacy for our family are financial goals. Financial goals are necessary for financial health, wellness and a stress-free life.

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Relationship goals Romantic relationships should have purpose and commitment. A romantic relationship also requires love, individuality, fun, kindness, teamwork and common goals.

We should not attempt to accomplish all of these types of goals at the same time.

Every season has a certain focus. Concentrate on goals we want to joyfully accomplish in this season.

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the music is ‘classical’ or ‘heavy metal’, but whether it includes a set of acoustic features that appear to be universally associated with soothing or stimulating internal states,” states McConnell in her blog, TheOtherEndOfTheLeash.com.

McConnell explains that, “Pure tones and regular rhythms are associated with positive states.” On the other hand, harsh, noisy tones and irregular rhythms are linked with negative ones. She adds, “A tempo matching an animal’s resting heart rate (or respiration) tends to be calming.”

Composers and musicians are currently writing music specifically for animals with the aim of reducing stress from noise or separation, assisting with healing, controlling overeating and soothing irritability.

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ometimes it takes a little dog to bring about a big truth, as Cheryl Christine, a professional musician and composer in Ridgeland, South Carolina, learned. “I was playing the piano at a party and the owners had a hyper little dog. After a while, I started playing some of the music from my CD and the dog stopped, turned around and came up to me, and just sat there and listened. The owners were shocked.”

The mood of dogs and cats can be improved by hearing the right kind of tunes, but it’s important to choose their music wisely, because they are more highly attuned to sensory cues than humans.

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State University researchers found that auditory stimulation with music can be helpful or detrimental. Results of a study in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior suggest that dogs sleep more and bark less when they listen to classical music; and they shake more and rise to their feet when exposed to heavy metal music, possibly from nervousness.

Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., a zoologist and certified applied animal behaviorist in Wisconsin, wrote her dissertation on the effect of different types of sounds upon working domestic animals. “What is important is not whether

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Christine was volunteering at a local animal shelter that played country music for the cats. “I wondered what their reaction would be if I wrote some meditative music with different tones—beta/alpha waves—to present to them alternative sounds,” she says. She composed some music and experimented with it in the cat room, noticing that the animals reacted positively to certain tones. That eventually led to a CD for cats, and then one for dogs, with the proceeds donated to the ASPCA and the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, in New York City.

Harmonies for Hounds The Rescue Animal MP3 Project, an organization that has donated free MP3 players filled with music to more than 1,420 animal shelters and sanctuaries, was founded by Pamela Fisher, a holistic veterinarian in North Canton, Ohio.

Calmer animals are more likely to be adopted, and the music is designed to provide a relaxed environment for animals so they can better cope with stressful housing conditions. The MP3s contain a variety of music and artists, including selections like Canine

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Lullabies, by Terry Woodford, therapeutic music expert; Pet Calm, Pet Healing, by hypnotherapist Rick Collingwood; and Harp Music to Soothe the Savage Beast,

by Alianna Boone, who states, “The structure of the harp is considered to be the most healing instrument next to the human voice.”

Pet owners may need to listen more closely. “We so often focus on other aspects of their environment—Is their dog bed comfy? Does it look pretty to us?—and fail to attend to the impact of sound on our dog’s environment (not to mention our own),” writes McConnell about new animal-music studies.

There are many melodic medleys for pet parents, but buyer beware. “If you’re to spend your money on this, make sure you are looking at music backed by research,” advises Christine.

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calendar of events TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Virtual Plant Combos & Companions – 6-8pm.

Learn how to create year-round aesthetic beauty by combining plants that offer refreshing seasonal interest with vibrant contrasting colors and textures. Free. Virtual via Microsoft Teams. To register: Dallas.tamu.edu/events.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Virtual Dallas Sierra Club General Meeting – 7pm. Brittany Kryder from The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, in McKinney, will share the history and challenges of preserving an ecological gem in the face of exploding urbanization. Via Zoom. More info: DallasSierraClub.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Finishing the Race: Sustainability for the Self – 12-1pm. Learn ways we can increase our personal sustainability by utilizing nature, self-care and available resources to increase our ability to finish the race in the best position possible.

Presenter: Karen Cuttill. More info & register: EarthX.org/community-schedule.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Virtual Made for Shade Gardening – 6-8pm.

Learn about the many native and adapted plants that not only survive, but thrive in shadier spots along with tips and tricks to create beautiful shade gardens that beat the Texas heat. Free. Via Microsoft Teams. Tinyurl.com/y4umxdrg.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Virtual 2020 Dallas Hunger Summit – Fridays, Sept 18-Oct 9. 10-11:30am. Speakers and attendees will look at the intersection of healthy food access and community health in Dallas through an equity lens and address what it would take to create a more just food environment for everyone. More info & to register: DallasHunger Solutions.org.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 The Intersectionality of Sustainability Issues & the Need for Collaboration – 9am-5pm.

Learn from experts that are advancing sustainable development goals in North Texas, network and collaborate with sustainability leaders and receive hands-on training to address pressing issues of sustainability in the region. UT Arlington, 701 S Nedderman Dr, Arlington. Sustainability.

UTA.edu/rce/events/rce-symposium.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Virtual Saving From a Rainy Day: DIY Rain Barrel Class – 6pm. Learn the basics and benefits of rainwater harvesting and reduce the effect your stormwater has on the environment. Learn how to collect and utilize rainwater at home.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Citizen Science – 12-1pm. Contribute to science around the world from anywhere. Plus, learn how to contribute to the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Structures Database and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s mosquito habitat maps. Presenter: Lori Delacruz Lewis. Free. Register: EarthX.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Saturday at the Cabin – 12-3pm. Step back in time when you visit the historic Minor-Porter Log

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

A low-key 5K and 1-mile race every last Sun. McInnish Park, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton.

CarrolltonRunners.com.

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

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

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

Natural Pest Management – 12-1pm. Dr. Kara Casy and Darciea Houston share tips for managing pests in the garden, preventing disease and creating a holistically healthy garden that will thrive instead of merely survive. Free.

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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.

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

Register: GaiaFlowYoga.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.

Celebration Service Live – 11am. Meditation, music and lessons on YouTube live: Unity on Greenville Dallas, TX or Cutt.ly/2tzQx4i. Love offering.

Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas.

214-826-5683. DallasUnity.org.

Sunday Meditation – 3:15-4:15pm. With Lynne Patterson. Class offers many meditation techniques and styles, with a focus on mindfulness and open awareness. $10. Yoga Mart, 2201 Tucker St, Ste 101, Dallas. 214-238-2433. DallasMeditates.com.

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

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Online: Awakening Heart Meditation – 5-7pm.

Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and mes-

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sage based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMedita tionCenter.com.

monday Online: Zen to Go – 12-12:45pm. Mon-Thurs.

An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 We Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter. com.

Hatha Yoga – 7-8pm. A gentle hatha yoga geared for all ages and levels with a special focus on breathing, meditation and a specific intention each sequence. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Meditation Mondays via Zoom – 7-8pm.

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

Free. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas.

972-233-7106. UnityDallas.org.

tuesday Online: Ananda Yoga Sadhana Practice – 5:15-7:30pm. Also Thurs. Time to recalibrate and center through this transformational practice based on the yoga teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas.org.

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

wednesday Hot Yoga 201 on Zoom – 6:15pm. 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.

Online: Meditation for Everyone – 7-8:30pm.

Classes are great for beginners that want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators that want to expand their meditation. Must register: MeditationInTexas. org.

Online: 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. 972-8669988. CSLDallas.org.

thursday ImpactNights – More info: Inclusive-Economy.org/impactnights.

Online: Celebrate Recovery – 6:30pm. A safe community to find support, hope and freedom from the struggles and realities that we all face through transitions, hurt, pain, loss or addiction of any kind. Free. First United Methodist Church, 777 N Walnut Creek Dr, Mansfield.

FirstMethodistMansfield.org.

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

Facebook.com/DallasVeganDrinks.

friday Online: Friday Meditation Happy Hours – 5:30-6:15pm. Sessions begin every hour. Release stress with breath and gentle movements as you withdraw from the external and begin the journey within 15-min guided meditation. $10/session. DallasMeditates.com.

saturday Barks & Rec Hiking Class (14Y+) – 8-9am.

Our award winning Barks & Rec program pairs participants with shelter dogs for hikes through Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park. You’ll enjoy a guided hike through our stunning nature preserve and the dogs will experience a much-needed break from shelter life, including fresh air, human contact and so many fun new sights & smells to explore. Save $2

with a MAC Membership. $8/$10 per person.

Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Road, Mansfield.

Coppell Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm.

Year-round market. 768 W Main St, Coppell.

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Saint Michael’s Farmers’ Market – 8am12pm. Saint Michael and All Angels Church, 8011 Douglas, Dallas. 214-363-5471. SaintMichaelsMarket.com.

Second Saturday Adoption Event – 12pm.

2nd Sat. The shelter will be open and ready to match as many critters with loving families as possible. There is no intake today, just adoptions and reclaims. All adoption fees waived with a donation of any amount to The Lucky Fund. Supporting Mansfield Animal Shelter, 407 Industrial Blvd, Mansfield. Facebook.com/ events/1028642394191608.

Morning Tai Chi – 8:30am. Join Tai Chi Chuan instructor George Deerfield for this interactive class in developing strength, balance, improved breathing. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. UnityDallas.org.

calendar of events SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 PRIMITIVE SURVIVAL SKILLS COMBO CLASS 1 & 2 – Sept 5-7. Survival 1 will teach how to build a simple shelter using natural materials, start a fire without matches, and find safe drinking water. Survival 2 deals with food. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-4408382. CampTonkawa.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Bird Walk – 7-8am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. 469-200-4085. Connemara Conservancy.org.

your gardening knowledge. Free. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 29th Annual Trash Bash – Sept 14-26. Instead of gathering in one location, volunteers are asked to work in small groups at a location of their choice in Irving. This can be in a neighborhood, a park or along the Campion Trail, provided it is a safe location. More info: CityOfiIrving.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Virtual Pots in Small Spots Container Gardening – 6-8pm. If you have a small yard or patio that needs a pop of ornamental color or just simply don’t have the space to grow your fruits and veggies, then give container gardening a try.

Register: Tinyurl.com/y5bjdlay.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Virtual Build a Rain Barrel – Class is recorded and can be watched anytime. Pick up Sept 12. More info & register: McKinneyTexas.org/ index.aspx?nid=164.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Virtual Shade Gardening: Made in the Shade – 6-8pm. Learn about the many native and adapted plants that not only survive but thrive in shadier spots along with tips and tricks to create beautiful shade gardens. Tinyurl.com/yxpktrya.

Virtual Sustainability Showcase – 6:307:30pm. Learn about the many aspects of sustainability and hear how different community projects make Plano a sustainable and resilient City. Free; space limited. Register: LiveGreen InPlano.obsres.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Virtual Trinity River Volunteer Day – 9-11am.

Pick up trash in your neighborhood, local parks and trails or go through household waste and sort out what can be recycled or composted and report your results once you’ve completed your clean up. Register to receive step-by-step info on how to safely participate: TrinityParkConservancy.org

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810 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972432-7871. DallasMeditation Center.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 LLEA Bird Walk – 7:30-10:30am. Join an expert birder as we explore prime birding locations on LLELA’s nature trails. Ages 10 & up, no registration required. Free with entry. $5/ vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.

Virtual Garden Green in Plano Fair – 9am12pm. Whether you are new to gardening or a gardening pro, our virtual event can help improve

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.

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ongoing events SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Fall Trash-Off and Festival – 8:30am-1pm.

Our community-wide fall cleanup. Festival and recycling opportunities. Flower Mound High School Parking Lot, 3411 Peters Colony Rd, Flower Mound. kfmb.org.

Tree Care Workshop – 9am-12pm. Speakers: Greg Church, PhD, Texas A&M University, Plant Pathology and Certified Professional Horticulturist on “Top Trending Problems with Trees in North Texas” & Jeff Raska, Texas A&M Extension Agent in Dallas County on “Fruit Trees 101.”Limited seating with social distancing.

Masks required. Chambersville Tree Farms, 7032 CR 971, Celina. ccmgatx.org.

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

weekly planahead WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Landscape for Life 2020 – Wednesdays, Oct 7-Nov 7. 7-9pm. This hands-on class covers the role of successful soil practices, water capture and conservation, as well as plant material selection. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-7694130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

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

Hike Our Trails: Self-Guided – 9am-5pm, Tues-Sat. Hike the trails (self-guided) through our 289-acre nature preserve. To minimize contact, general admission and membership may be purchased online in advance. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

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Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden – Thru Oct. 1-5pm. Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators. Be able to view butterflies up close while learning about their life stages and more. Free/member, general admission/nonmember. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.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.

tuesday Buddhist Sangha Online – 7-9pm. The meeting of Horizon’s Buddhist covenant group.

Meditation and study of the 8-Fold Path. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church: Horizonuu.org.

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

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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. 214-453-0218. UnityOfNewHope.org.

Sunday Brunch – Begins Sept 13. 10am-3pm.

Serves up farm-to-table shared plates, 72 taps (wine & craft beer), and a welcoming atmosphere to create a unique dining experience. Craft & Vine, 310 S Oak St, Roanoke. 817-464-8181.

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

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

Horizonuu.org.

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Mystic Mandala Meditations – 6:30-7:30pm.

Guided by Vijay Moksha. A non-denominational mindfulness practice to evolve consciousness; to go beyond the mind using the mind itself.

MysticMandalaCenter.com.

Frisco Rotary Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm.

6048 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco. FriscoRotary FarmersMarket.com.

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.

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. Meet raptors up-close.

Take guided prairie hikes. Kids activities.

Bring a picnic lunch. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Erich Neupert: 972-442-7607. BPRaptorCenter.org.

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Serving Dallas since 1951, NHG has grown into one of the most THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL respected horticultural 11600 Welch Road, Dallas Start establishments Your Victory Garden in North Texas by serving our cus214- 363-6311 for a Lifetime of Health tomers with quality & andWellness value. Offering gardening Hockaday.org and plant education, concierge services, DIY classEstablished almost 100 years ago, es, video library, gifts and more. See ad, page 3.

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FOOD N & P FARM & DAIRY, LLC

713 County Road 610, Farmersville 972-658-0291 A Texas licensed Grade A Raw Milk Dairy providing raw cow milk, raw goat milk, kiefer, homemade chocolate milk, craft raw chocolate, coffee sauces, coffee milk, buttermilk as well as cage-free eggs, pastured chicken, and seasonal vegetables are also available. You can taste milk before buying. Follow product availability and farm happenings on our Facebook page.

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

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

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

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DALLAS DESIGNER SMILES

Dr. Jeffrey Davies 8222 Douglas Ave, Suite 810, Dallas 214-363-7777 DallasDesignerSmiles.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 on page 5.

ELINE OTHODONTICS

Dr. Yoon Chang 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Bldg E, Ste 101A, Frisco 972-242-2040 ElineOrtho.com We believe all human body parts have a specific function. Our teeth and our bite are no exception. We aim at restoring the masticatory organ function so it may support life and radiate a beautiful smile.

Our comprehensive orthodontic care includes conventional metal, Insignia, Damon Clear and Invisalign braces,TMJ dysfunction therapy, Sleep apnea treatment and more. See ad on page 41.

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

HOLISTIC NURSING ADVANCING HOLISTIC HEALTH HOLISTIC NURSING CERTIFICATION 254-751-7111 AdvancingHolisticHealth.com

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We strive to provide healthy, green alternatives for our dental patients by providing digital x-rays, mercury safe restorative options and chemical free dental hygiene products. Committed to total body wellness while avoiding the use of toxic materials, and continuing education to ensure treatments are up to date and effective in a kind and caring environment. See ad, page 36.

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 22.

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Dr. D. Brock Lynn 6190 LBJ Freeway #900, Dallas 972-934-1400 LynnDentalCare.com

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Practicing dentistry for over 38 years, specializing in periodontics, Dr. Lynn is board-certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontics and Dental implants. He practices dentistry with a holistic approach and is a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine &Toxicology as well as the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health. See ad on inside front cover.

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Prevent diseases from developing or keep them in check by boosting the body’s own natural defenses. We would like to share scientifically-backed natural ways to be healthier inside & out. Including tips on allergies, asthma, metabolism, gut health, cognitive thinking, weight loss and more.

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MEDICAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER DALLAS Dr. Elizabeth Seymour 8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 220, Dallas 214-368-4132 EHCD.COM

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

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 17.

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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, inside back cover.

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 & 36.

life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” ~martin luther King, Jr. ACUPUNCTURE & INTEGRATIVE MEDICAL CENTER Dr. Carlos Chapa, ND, OMD, L.Ac, Ph.D 1320 W Walnut Hill Ln, Irving 972.444.0660 AIMC-DFW.com

Dr. Chapa is founder of Acupuncture & Integative Medical Center, which is the winner Best Acupuncture Clinic designation.

He is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine and a Board-Certified Herbalist & Licensed Acupuncturist.

ORGANIZING SERVICES 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.

PAIN MANAGEMENT SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Ste 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, inside back cover.

RESTAURANTS CELEBRATION RESTAURANT 4503 West Lovers Lane, Dallas 214-351-5681 CelebrationRestaurant.com

The original farm-to-table restaurant in north Texas, including catering and takeout Market. With a full -service bar, we celebrate years ofFresh serving afford• Localdelicious, • Sustainable able, locally sourced food. We offer gluten free alternatives, clean water raised salmon and sustainably raised seafood, cage free poultry and 100% grass fed beef. Come in today, order in or take-out.

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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 NATURES LOGIC PET FOOD & NUTRITION 888-546-0636 NaturesLogic.com

Grain-free done right. A full line of premium pet food, treats and nutrition. 100% natural, legume-free rich in natural taurine, with no synthetic ingredients – the way pet food should be. The goal is to provide the most nutritious and safest product that people can feel good about feeding their canine and feline family.

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE 5502 Ben Davis, Sachse 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com UnityOfSachse.com

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.

PHARMACY ABRAMS ROYAL COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 8220 Abrams Rd, Dallas 214-349-8000 4904 W. Park Blvd, Plano 972-599-7700 ARP-RX.com

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

STEM CELL ACHIEVE VITALITY REGENERATIVE WELLNESS 1606 Wynn Joyce Rd, Garland 972-303-0683 AchieveVitality.net

Infiniti stem cell therapy is a simple, safe and regenerative therapy that can stimulate and strengthen your body’s internal repair system. Infiniti cells seek out degeneration and work to build, repair and create new tissue.. Get free eBook, Stem Cells Made Simple and call for complimentary consultation. See ad on back cover.

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VETERINARY PAWS AND CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL DR. SHAWN MESSONNIER, DVM

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

Suzy Edmonson, LOT, RMT, C-AK, SNC, CHC 520 E. Northwest Hwy, suite 103, Grapevine, TX 76051 817 996-9961 HealingSynergies.com

Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. We focus on natural wellness, detoxification, and vaccine alternatives. We happily accept new patients and continue to help those referred by other doctors, especially those with "untreatable/incurable" diseases that respond well to our unique natural medicines. See ad, page 42.

Suzy has 30+ years’ experience in healthcare, including in raw, vegan nutrition; she has experienced a full recovery from severe autoimmune arthritis and cancer. Offers effective, evidence-based, affordable holistic therapies, all live or remote via telehealth: occupational therapy, parent training in qigong massage for autism, plant-based health coaching, yoga, and powerful hands-on/distant ARCH touch therapy.

CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO & ECO-BOUTIQUE Dawn Harris, RYT500 306 W Ave F, Midlothian 214-817-8597 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.

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

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

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