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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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or visit EvolutionMedicinedallas.com. S tudies show that when we see the Be mindful of who and what we positive more often, we’re happier expose ourselves to. expose ourselves to. The people we and kinder to ourselves and to those spend time with and what we watch, listen around us. Luckily, we’re not locked into one to and read all send messages to our brain Dallas Sierra Club Explore • Enjoy • Protect Dallas Sierra Club Explore • Enjoy • Protect Dallas Sierra Club Explore • Enjoy • Protect Dallas Sierra Club Explore • Enjoy • Protect way of viewing the world. We can choose to see things in a more positive fashion. 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 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: of doing this without any prodding. • Get a pen and paper. Take only Compliment at least one person and remember everything that’s red. Then every day. Maybe we can begin the day take only a few seconds to write a list of by sending a short email or text telling everything you remember that’s red. FinLooking for an organization that shares your values of caring for the environment and love of the great outdoors? Come visit one of Sierra Club’s general meetings the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the REI store at 4515 LBJ in Farmers Branch, at 6:30 pm. Sierra Club is about conservation, outings, outdoor outreach to children, and more. Find out more about activities, outings and our Memorial Day bus trip to New Mexico at dallassierraclub.org 4 th of July trip to Looking for an organization that shares your values of caring for the environment and love of the great outdoors? Come visit one of Sierra Club’s general meetings the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the REI store at 4515 LBJ in Farmers Branch, at 6:30 pm. Sierra Club is about conservation, outings, outdoor outreach to children, and more. Find out more about activities, outings and our Memorial Day bus trip to New Mexico at dallassierraclub.org Looking for an organization that shares your values of caring for the environment and love of the great outdoors? Come visit one of Sierra Club’s general meetings the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the REI store at 4515 LBJ in Farmers Branch, at 6:30 pm. Sierra Club is about conservation, outings, outdoor outreach to children, and more. Find out more about activities, outings and our Memorial Day bus trip to New Mexico at dallassierraclub.org Looking for an organization that shares your values of caring for the environment and love of the great outdoors? Come visit one of Sierra Club’s general meetings the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the REI store at 4515 LBJ in Farmers Branch, at 6:30 pm. Sierra Club is about conservation, outings, outdoor outreach to children, and more. Find out more about activities, outings and our Memorial Day bus trip to New Mexico at dallassierraclub.org Backpack in the Pecos Wilderness Sierra Club is about conservation, outings, outdoor outreach to children, and more. Find out more about activities and outings at DallasSierraClub.org Come visit one of Sierra Club’s general meetings the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Brookhaven College, Bldg H 3939 Valley View Lane in Farmers Branch, at 6:30 pm. someone why we appreciate them. Besides reshaping how we see the world, we might make someone’s day. Keep a gratitude journal. Every night, write down three things to be grateful for. Researchers have found that people that regularly keep track of what they’re grateful for are happier. We can also have a nightly family discussion about what happened that day that we’re thankful for. Perform a daily act of kindness. ish 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. When we perform a kind act every day, three seconds to look around the room we start noticing other opportunities to be Brad Aronson, a tech entrepreneur and kind, creating a cycle of positivity in our investor, is the author of HumanKind: minds. Think small—a thank-you note or Changing the World One Small Act At

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Amp Up September with the Joy of Accomplishment

by lametra off I 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 4 Health/fitness goals In many cases, health goals may entail decreasing high numbers such as cholesJanuary creeping around the corner, Septerol or blood pressure, for example. Fitness tember is the best month to remember and goals may include increasing steps walked, scurry to complete New Year’s resolutions. miles run or pull-ups completed. ChalThere are nine types of goals to achieve. lenges for the body are just as beneficial as 1 Professional (career) goals These are usually work-related goals. For example, we schedule a project managechallenges for the mind. 5 Social goals Feeling, “I’m so awkward. I don’t know ment course, a short-term education goal, what to do in social settings,” is an indication in an effort to accomplish a professional of a desire or an opportunity to create social goal—earning the PMP designation. Knowgoals. Start off small. Small wins will increase ing our long-term goal allows us to clarify confidence and beliefs about ourselves. our short-term professional goals. 2 Personal goals A personal goal relates to any of our 6 Mental goals Mental goals are associated with intel lectual concepts, mindfulness and inteninterests. For examples, we decide our goal tionality. Mentally strong people are generis to make someone happy every day. While ally assertive, confident and present. making someone happy, we will feel useful and valuable, reducing any negativity that may come our way. 7 Emotional goals Nowadays, emotional intelligence is one of the most requested leadership

3Spiritual goals qualities. Consider emotional awareness, Spiritual goals are usually personal, understanding, expression and control. related to values, purpose and personal mission. Create time to discover a value, purpose and personal mission statement. 8 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.

9Relationship 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.

Lametra Off, MS, GCDF, CCSP, is a certified professional coach and life, career and transitions coach and owner of LBO Career Coaching & Consulting LLC. For more information, call 972-423-9542 or visit LametraOffCoaching.com. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 48.

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