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ot only does October mark the real beginning of Fall in North Texas, but it also brings with it two things that are near and dear to my heart; the Texas State Fair and our issue on the Environment. Though I have tried I can’t really think of anything that ties these two things together, but nevertheless, they are my passions – and they both occur in October. I think I am passionate about the Fair because no matter how hot and sweltering it’s been in the last four weeks, North Texans know one thing for sure – the State Fair ushers in the cooler weather that beckons us to get out and enjoy as many of the livestock, creative arts and food exhibitors as we can.

Second, it takes me back to a simpler time when my daughter was young and we would go to the Fair every year and we would develop these grand plans for how we were going to keep up with each other. These “keep-up-with each other” plans morphed over the years, and finally, as she got older the plan evolved into her “parking” me somewhere outside of each ride, where I was not to move until she and her friends came to retrieve me.

My other October passion is so near and dear to me because it is a great determinant of how I came to be publisher of this wonderful magazine. Growing up in Austin, I think there’s something in the air or water or perhaps it’s being surrounded by all that fertile farmland, eating fresh from my grandparents garden, playing in the natural springs of Zilker Park as a child, or exploring the natural caverns near Georgetown or perhaps as a student at the University of Texas, going to Hippy Hollow and protesting at the Board of Regents meeting to save the trees on campus. I’m not sure of the exact moment or exact thing, but as far back as I can remember I have always been inquisitive and cared deeply about what’s in or not in the air, water, and earth that surrounds us. Maturity has caused me to gravitate toward information and practices that help me to more fully honor and protect that little part of the environment over which I have some control. This passion about the environment led me to another epiphany that I try very hard to live out and one that I express in this letter every month; that is “green living is healthy and healthy living is green.” The environment and our health are inextricably tied together. Now, if we think deeply we can all come to this conclusion; however, it often takes a health crisis, as it did for me, for us to really get it and try to live it.

It has given me such joy to curate the stories and information to share with you this month. Our feature article about Climate Change and Global Warming is one not to miss. It’s an eye-opener as hurricanes become more ferocious, tornados become more prolific and floods more widespread and deadly. However, if you really want to help do something about it, our article by Christine McDonald about Shopping with the Planet in Mind will definitely give you some usable strategies that you can implement now.

As I end this letter, the relationship between my two October passions has just come to me – it’s that the climate change aspects of “Fair time”, the opportunity to be outside on the Fair grounds, and the amazing livestock and plant exhibits that I get to enjoy - all are manifestations of the sustainable creation, called the environment, that God has made for us to enjoy – and not destroy.

I hope you enjoy this issue and we look forward to hearing from you.

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11 healthbriefs 14 globalbriefs 20 greenliving

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28 inspiration 31 calendarofevents 34 ongoingevents

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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15 CROSS REACTIVITY: When Gluten-Free is Not Enough

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by Betty Murray

16 EASING EARTH’S RISING FEVER

The Right Steps Now Can Avert the Worst of It

by Christine MacDonald

20 SHOP WITH THE

PLANET IN MIND

Daily Choices Help

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Counter Climate Change

by Christine MacDonald

22 TREKKING AS PILGRIMAGE

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A Literal Path to Personal Growth

by Sarah Todd

23 A WILDERNESS JEWEL IN OUR BACKYARD

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24 ANCESTRAL DIETS

A Lighter Shade of Paleo

by Sayer Ji and Tania Melkonian

27 NCTOG SUSTAINABLE

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28 ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD Transforming Anxiety

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newsbriefs Upcoming Sierra Club Events

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FALL HIGHLIGHTS EVENTS JFK Symposium: Understanding Tragedy September 6 & 7 An Evening with F. Scott & Zelda with author Clifton Spargo September 24 Wyman Meinzer: Evolution of a Texas Photographer and Writer October 23 Dallas Institute Open House October 28

he Dallas Sierra Club maintains a robust outings program to support the chapter’s conservation and education goals with more than 120 outings per year. On any weekend there might be day hikes in and around the Dallas area, car camping trips to state parks and wild areas, backpacking trips, canoeing trips, bicycling, cross-country skiing, birdwatching or conservation walks, as well as forays into the remaining natural areas of the city, inner city outings, service outings, family outings and singles outings.

Several times a year, members and non-members charter a bus and go hiking in Colorado, New Mexico or Big Bend National Park. No fees are charged except for incidental expenses such as park entry fees. Outings leaders are Sierra Club volunteers. For a great way to find out about local conservation issues and enjoy the great outdoors, here is a sampling of upcoming Dallas Sierra Club outings.

Americans in Paris September 4, 11, 18, 25

October 1–Wilderness Navigation Class - Part 1 October 3–Wilderness Navigation Class - Part 2 October 5–Day hike White Rock C October 12 and 13–Weekend backpack at Buckeye Mountain Trail, Arkansas October 12 and 13–Weekend backpack at Buckeye Mountain Trail, Arkansas October 19–Upgrading trails at Cedar Ridge Preserve October 19–Day hike the Trinity River Greenbelt November 2 and 3–Beginner backpack trip to the Caney Creek Wilderness November 6 to 11–Bus trip to Big Bend National Park for cactus, canyons, mesas and more

The Boy: Faulkner’s The Reivers & a Film Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17

For more information, visit DallasSierraClub.org.

The Education Forum—What is a Teacher?

November 2 The 9th Annual Hiett Prize November 19 James Hillman’s Archetypal Psychology December 7

CLASSES Shakespeare’s Romances October 3, 10, 17, & 31

Understanding Tragedy October 8, 15, 22, 29

GROUPS Routh Street Irregulars: a political discussion group Sep. 19, Oct. 24, Nov. 21, & Dec. 19 Speaking of Movies Sep. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, & Dec. 16 NEW GROUP: Culture & Environment Sep. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18 Breakfast Book Group, ft. The Son, The Burgess Boys, The Walking Sep. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, & Dec. 10 Lunch Book Group, ft. The Son, The Burgess Boys, The Walking Sep. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, & Dec. 18 Friday Night Salon: food, drink, and lively discussions Sep. 13., Oct. 11, Nov. 8, & Dec. 13

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Everything’s Bigger in Texas, Even the Fair

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he State Fair of Texas is up and running through October 20 in the 277-acre Fair Park with the theme The One and Only. This year’s State Fair Musical is the Tony Award–winning Broadway sensation, The Lion King. The unforgettable score, breathtaking sets and talented cast will thrill audiences during its three-week run in the historic Music Hall at Fair Park. Performances are scheduled daily, except Mondays, beginning October 2.

Once the site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, which ran for six months and attracted 6 million people, the State Fair has been a major source of entertainment for millions since 1886, as well as a significant factor in the growth of Dallas.

Exhibit space is spread out over six different buildings. There are 70 rides, approximately 10,000 livestock entries and 5,000 creative arts entries. The all-new Silverado Main Stage features top entertainers every weekend, plus live bands throughout the week. All concerts are free for fairgoers.

Accessible by DART. For more information, schedules, calendar and tickets, call 214-565-9931or visit BigTex.com.

Awaken Your Divine Self Tour Comes to Dallas

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piritual teachers Swamiji Shanmuga and Amma Adi Sakthi, founders of the nonprofit Ekatvam Foundation, in Singapore, will tour the United States this fall, including three events in Dallas from October 11 to 13. The mission of the tour is to uplift, heal and nourish participants with the energies of the Divine Mother. Shanmuga and Sakthi will share transformative spiritual practices, or sadhanas, as well as a combination of talk, music and guided meditation, called satsang, which expands each individual’s consciousness to clear obstacles and illuminate one’s life and soul purpose.

Guided and blessed by the spirit of ancient spiritual master Sri Mahavatar Babaji, Shanmuga and Sakthi have accepted as their life’s gift a mission to make ancient spiritual sciences universally accessible and to help people integrate spirituality into everyday life.

They see the Sri Maha Pratyangira Devi as their jivatman, or embodied soul, dedicating their lives to the service of this pure aspect of the Divine Mother.

Events include the Darshan of Your Divine Self program, from 7 to 10 p.m., October 11; the Cosmic Meditation, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., October 12; and Sacred Geometry Healing, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 13. All programs take place at the Dallas Meditation Center, in Richardson.

Suggested donations: Oct. 11, $25; Oct. 12, $125; and Oct. 13, $65. Location: 727 S. Floyd Rd., Richardson. For sliding scale opportunities, email Info@Ekatvam. org. For preregistration and more information, visit Ekatvam.org or call 845891-3065. See ad, page 17.

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he U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a resolution designating October 7 to 13 as Naturopathic Medicine Week. The resolution recognizes the value of naturopathic medicine in providing “safe, effective, and affordable health care...” and encourages Americans to learn about the role of naturopathic physicians in preventing chronic and debilitating conditions.

Passage of the resolution is a historic achievement for naturopathic medicine, because Congress has officially recognized the important role naturopathic medicine plays in effectively addressing the nation’s health care needs, as well as in addressing an increasingly severe shortage of primary care physicians.

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aking the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail train is now as easy as pulling out an iPhone and using the new GoPass app, with no need for cash or coins, no lines at ticket machine and no paper tickets. GoPass, one of the first such apps for Greyscale mass transit ridership in the country, is available to download for free.

DART estimates that half of its riders have smartphones and use them for buying coffee or boarding planes. GoPass could save DART $1 million annually by reducing the use of paper tickets, say officials.

DART tickets are only good for a certain number of hours. Once purchased through GoPass, a ticket’s “time clock” doesn’t start running right away. The rider can wait until Blackline a bus or train arrives to activate the ticket.5:04:41 That way, PM riders can store 2013 several tickets or purchase a ticket in advance of a special event, like a game or a concert.

Mobile tickets are priced from $2.50 for two-hour midday passes to $800 for an annual pass. Soon, officials hope to bundle transit passes with entertainment and dining options: Customers could use their smartphones to buy a ticket to a concert at American Airlines Center, and then purchase a DART ticket to get to the concert.

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ne in 10 American adults has received acupuncture at least once and nearly half of them say they are “extremely” or “very” satisfied with their treatment, according to a survey sponsored by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Sixty percent of survey respondents readily accepted the idea of acupuncture as a treatment option, and 20 percent have used other forms of Oriental medicine, including herbs and Chinese bodywork.

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The study indicates that phthalates may change gene expression associated with fat metabolism. DEHP in particular is a suspected endocrine disruptor, or hormone-altering agent. Children with the highest DEHP levels were nearly five times more likely of being obese than children with the lowest levels. The scientists studied 204 children ages 6 to 13, of whom 105 were obese.

A chemical commonly used to soften plastics, DEHP is found in some children’s toys, as well as myriad household items. Phthalates can be found in pacifiers, plastic food packaging, medical equipment and building materials like vinyl flooring. Personal care products such as soap, shampoo and nail polish may also contain phthalates.

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“We aren’t born with tooth decay-causing bacteria,” says Kammer. “At some point, it is introduced to us from an external source, usually a family member,” through sharing food utensils, licking pacifiers, kissing and more. “Then it takes up residence in our mouths, where it is fed by sugars, which cause the bacteria to produce acid.”

Cavity-causing bacteria can be transmitted by sharing food, by drinking out of the same glass and by toothbrushes that make contact with the bathroom counter. If bacteria is not removed from teeth (existing in a protective biofilm called plaque), the acid byproduct is able to directly reach and soften tooth surfaces, creating the holes called cavities.

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Also, Swedish researchers report that high mercury levels from eating contaminated fish leads to a higher risk for heart attacks in men. However, eating clean coldwater fish high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, countered the increased risk from the mercury exposure, according to conclusions published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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Solar Panels Almost Breaking Even

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At current growth rates, solar energy could be harnessed to produce 10 percent of the world’s electricity by 2020. But the greater benefit of clean solar power relies on first realizing an efficient initial payback for all the energy needed to produce the panels. To make polysilicon, the basic building block of most solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, silica rock must be melted at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, using electricity from mostly coal-fired power plants. Stanford University researchers believe that a tipping point when clean electricity from installed solar panels surpasses the energy going into the industry’s continued growth will occur by 2015.

As the industry has advanced, it’s required ever less energy and silicon to manufacture and install solar PV panels, along with less wasted silicon, according to Stanford University’s Global Climate & Energy Project. Advances in solar cell efficiency requires fewer panels, and new thin-film solar panels leave out silicon altogether.

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The South Pacific Gyre is an accumulation zone of plastic pollution floating off the coast of Chile.

Scientists at the 5 Gyres Institute, which tracks plastic pollution in swirling subtropical gyres (vortices), discovered this latest mass of plastic by examining ocean currents. A new study published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin marks the first documentation of a defined oceanic garbage patch in the Southern Hemisphere, where sparse research on marine plastic pollution previously existed.

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out. He and other pioneering thought leaders believe that we can still reverse the dangerous current course.

“These next few years are going to tell the tale about the next 10,000 years,” says well-known global environmental activist Bill McKibben, author of Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet. “We’re not going to stop global warming; it’s too late for that. But we can keep it from getting as bad as it could possibly get.”

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for the “bunny enowned cli“We’re not going to stop opted slope” approach, mate scientist global warming; it’s too a leisurely descent Richard Somerthe ubiquitous ville, Ph.D., uses late for that. But we can from use of climatesimple language and sports analogies to keep it from getting as bad changing fossil Unfortunately, help us understand as it could possibly get.” fuels. greenhouse gases climate change and would have had to the risks ahead. ~ Bill McKibben peak two years ago

A distinguished professor emeritus, researcher at Caliand now be in decline in order to take the easy way out. Instead, the amount of fornia’s Scripps Institution of Oceanogcarbon dioxide in the atmosphere shot raphy and author of The Forgiving Air, past 400 parts per million last May, a he likens greenhouse gases to a scandal level that most scientists agree the planet that’s rocked major league baseball in hasn’t experienced since long before the recent years. “Greenhouse gases are arrival of modern humans. the steroids of the climate system,” he “Science tells you, you can put this says. Although we can’t link them to any much carbon dioxide into the atmosingle weather event, we can see them sphere, but no more,” without changing in the statistics at the end of the season, the planet’s climate too dramatically, Somerville says. With the bases loaded, Somerville says. “Mother Nature tells “Look out, because Mother Nature bats you, you cannot wait 50 or 100 years to last.” solve this. You have to do it in five to 10

To explain how we could confront years. There’s been a general failure to the problem, he turns to another sport, skiing. If we were serious about avoiding connect the dots.” The bit of good news is that time has not yet completely run a worst-case scenario, we would have

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Sandra Postel agrees. “Water, energy and food production: These things are tightly linked, and all are affected by climate change.” From Los Lunas, New Mexico, she leads the Global Water Policy Proj-

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McKibben’s grassroots group, 350.org, opposes the planned Keystone XL pipeline that, if built, is expected to transport Canadian tar sands Bill McKibben oil across the United States to refineries along the Gulf of Mexico. Increasing fossil fuel infrastructure, he says, is impractical, and we’d be better off investing in clean and renewable energies such as wind, solar and geothermal.

It’s a theme also sounded by Frances Beinecke, president of the New York City-based Natural Resources Defense Council and author of Clean Energy Common Sense. With the Frances Beinecke failure of the U.S. Congress to enact climate legislation, her group, encompassing 1.4 million online members and activists, is pressing the Obama administration to live up to its pledge to regulate the carbon dioxide emitted by power plants. The leading culprits for climate-changing gases, they contribute 40 percent of the country’s carbon emissions. “It’s time to act, and we have to act now,” Beinecke says.

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“Tell politicians that you care about this. We’ve got to get countering climate change high on the priority list.” ~ Richard Somerville ect, a group also focused on the climate conundrum, as well as National Geographic’s Change the Course national freshwater conservation and restoration campaign.

Competition for water is increasing in several parts of the country, she says, and will only get worse as dry conditions increase demands on Sandra Postel groundwater. Endangered sources detailed in her extensive related writings include the Ogallala Aquifer, vital to agricultural operations across much of the Great Plains, and California’s Central Valley, the nation’s fruit and vegetable bowl. In the Colorado River Basin, which provides drinking water to some 30 million people, water demands already exceed the available supply—and that gap is expected to widen with changes in the region’s climate.

In other regions, the problem is too much water from storms, hurricanes and flooding, a trend that Postel and other experts say will also worsen as the world continues to warm and fuel weather extremes. Beyond the loss of lives and property damage, this “new normal” holds stark implications for communities.

“We’ve built our bridges, dams and other infrastructure based on 100-year records of what’s happened in the past,” advises Postel. “In a lot of ways, how we experience climate change is going to be through changes in the water cycle. If the past isn’t a good guide to the future anymore, we’ll have to change our water management.” (See nrdc.org/water/ readiness by city and state.)

On the Ocean Front

The world’s oceans are being transformed by climate change in ways we are only beginning to understand. Since the Industrial Revolution, oceans have absorbed a significant portion of the carbon dioxide generated, experiencing a 30 percent rise in acidity; that’s Dawn Wright expected to reach 100 to 150 percent above pre-industrial levels by the end of this century, according to the nonprofit National Academy of Science (NAS), in Washington, D.C.

“Thank goodness for the oceans, but they are paying a tremendous price,” says Oceanographer Dawn Wright, Ph.D. She’s chief scientist of Esri, in Redlands, California, that analyzes geographic system relationships, patterns and trends.

The higher acidity levels are “taking a toll on shellfish such as oysters, clams and sea urchins, as well as coral reefs, where much aquatic life is spawned,” Wright explains. Climate change may have other devastating impacts on the ocean food chain—and eventually us—that scientists are only beginning to discern. As just one of myriad impacts: Ocean acidification threatens the country’s $3.7 billion annual wild fish and shellfish industry and the $9.6 billion slice of the global tourism business that caters to scuba divers and snorkelers, according to a recent NAS study.

The Way Forward

We can be grateful for some hopeful developments in the call to act.

Wright, who has advised President Obama’s National Ocean Council, is overseeing her company’s ocean initiative, which includes building an ocean basemap of unparalleled detail. While less than 10 percent of the world’s oceans’ underwater realms are mapped today, Esri is compiling authoritative bathymetric data to build a comprehensive map of the ocean floor. Public and private sector planners, researchers, businesses and nonprofits are already using this map and analysis tools to, among other things, conduct risk as-

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Municipalities are also taking action. New York City plans to restore natural buffers to future hurricanes, while Philadelphia and other cities are restoring watersheds, replanting trees in riparian areas, adding rain gardens, laying permeable pavement and revamping roofs and parking lots to reduce stormwater runoff. Investing in such “green infrastructure” is less costly than expanding “grey infrastructure” such as underground sewer systems and water purification plants.

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“These solutions are unfolding here and there,” Postel notes, while also remarking that too many locales are rebuilding levees at their peril and allowing people to return to areas that flood repeatedly. “An amount of climate change is already locked in. We will have to adapt, as well as mitigate, simultaneously.”

Somerville, who helped write the 2007 assessment by the Nobel Prize-winning International Panel on Climate Change, labels it “baloney” when politicians say there’s not enough time or it’s too expensive to address the problem. “It’s very doable,” he maintains. “First, inform yourself. Second, tell politicians that you care about this. Then raise hell with those who don’t agree. We’ve got to get countering climate change high on the priority list.”

McKibben recommends that the country gets serious about putting a price on carbon emissions. Meanwhile, he’s encouraged by the people-powered regional successes in blocking fracking, a controversial method of extracting natural gas, and credits grassroots groups for holding the Keystone pipeline project at bay.

“We’re cutting it super-close” and need to change the trajectory of climate change, according to McKibben, who says we can still have good lives powered by wind and solar, but will have to learn to live more simply. “I don’t know where it will all end and won’t see it in my lifetime. But if we can stop the combustion of fossil fuels and endless consumption, then there’s some chance for the next generation to figure out what the landing is going to be.”

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Until recently, we’ve been asked to choose between the economy and the environment. Now we’re realizing that the two are closely linked, and that our continued prosperity depends on how well we take care of the natural systems that sustain life—clean air, water, food and an overall healthy environment.

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lthough the worst impacts of climate change are still decades away, experts say it’s already a costly problem. In 2012, U.S. taxpayers spent nearly $100 billion—approximately $1,100 apiece—to cover crop losses, flooding, wildfires and other climate-related disasters, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.

That’s more than America spent last year on education or transportation.

Given the lack of action on climate change by Congress, more Americans are looking to leverage their purchasing power to make a difference. Yet, as consumers trying to “shop their values” know, it’s often difficult to distinguish the “green” from the “greenwashed”.

Natural Awakenings has rounded up some tips that can help.

Dismiss Meaningless Labels

Urvashi Rangan, Ph.D., who leads the Consumer Safety and Sustainability Group for Consumer Reports and its Greener Choices and Eco-labels online initiatives, says companies take far too many liberties in product labeling. The dearth of standards and consistency across the marketplace has rendered terms like “fresh,” and “free range” meaningless. Also, there’s more wrong than right about the “natural” label put on everything from soymilk to frozen

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While critics of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s USDA Organic label say its regulations are not tough enough, Rangan says at least we know what we’re getting. The same is not true of many claims decorating consumer goods, Rangan advises. Plus, producers get away without identifying myriad other controversial practices, she says, including genetically engineered ingredients.

To help consumers protect themselves, the Consumer Union and other nonprofit public advocates have made

their evaluations easily accessible via cell phones and iPads. The Web-based Good Guide’s evaluations of more than 145,000 food, toys, personal care and household products are at shoppers’ fingertips via an app that scans product barcodes on the spot.

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A number of easy-to-use online tools help us understand the far-flung impacts of a purchase, including on humans and habitats. The Good Guide, for instance, employs chemists, toxicologists, nutritionists, sociologists and environmental lifecycle specialists to evaluate a product’s repercussions on health, environment and society.

Sandra Postel, who leads the Global Water Policy Project, has teamed up with the National Geographic Society to devise a personal water footprint calculator. It helps people understand the wider environmental impacts of their lifestyle and purchasing choices, and provides options for reducing their footprints and supporting water replenishment efforts.

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the world average, calculates Postel. The typical hamburger takes 630 gallons of water to produce, for example, while a pair of jeans consumes 2,600 gallons, most of it to grow the necessary cotton.

Water is just one of numerous resources overused in the United States, according to author and journalist Danielle Nierenberg, co-founder of Food Tank. “We overbuy food. It goes bad and ends up in landfills,” where it lets off methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, as it decomposes.

“We also over-order at restaurants,” observes Nierenberg, whose think tank focuses on the interrelated issues of hunger, obesity and environmental degradation. Overall, the U.S. annually accounts for 34 million tons of food waste. “Part of the problem is we’ve lost home culinary skills,” says Nierenberg, who says we need to rethink how and how much we eat. “We don’t really understand what portions are,” she adds.

on cell phone apps. Sometimes known as the “sharing economy” or “collaborative consumption”, initiatives can range from car and bike shares to neighborly lending of lawn mowers and other tools and sharing homegrown produce. One of the more innovative food-sharing options is Halfsies, in which diners at participating restaurants pay full price for a meal, but receive half of a

full portion, effectively donating the cost of the other half to fight hunger.

Whatever the product, experts say, the new sharing business model is part of a fundamental shift in how people think about consuming, with the potential to help us reduce our personal carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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or more than a millennium, seekers have made spiritual pilgrimages on the Way of St. James, beginning at their chosen point in Europe, winding westward and ending in the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. Today, as portrayed in the 2010 movie, The Way, the core route continues to attract both secular and devout trekkers. It’s fair to say that every pilgrim derives something from the journey, although it’s not always what they expect.

Alyssa Machle, a landscape architect in San Francisco, imagined that walking The Way would be a quietly contemplative and solitary experience. Instead, she spent weeks bonding with fellow trekkers: an Ohio schoolteacher trying to decide whether to become a Catholic nun, and a German woman in her 30s unsettled by falling in love with her life partner’s best friend, a war veteran in his 70s.

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to resolve,” Machle found. “My own ideological shift was about setting aside preconceived ideas about how I would experience the path, and focusing my energy on the community that I suddenly was part of.”

The diverse goals of the people Machle met on The Way speaks to the power of adventurous treks. From the Bible story of Moses and the Israelites crossing the desert for 40 years to young Fellowship of the Ring members hiking across Middle Earth, we like the idea of walking long distances as a way to get in touch with ourselves—and often with something larger. In America, there are as many trails to hike as there are reasons to do it.

For Cheryl Strayed, author of the 2012 bestselling memoir, Wild, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail at age 26 allowed her innate courage to blossom. A rank novice, she took to the trails solo, grieving the early death of her mother, and discovered a new kind of self-reliance.

“Every time I heard a sound of unknown origin or felt something horrible cohering in my imagination, I pushed it away,” Strayed relates. “I simply did not let myself become afraid. Fear begets fear. Power begets power. I willed myself to beget power. It wasn’t long before I actually wasn’t afraid.”

TIPS FOR A LONG TREK

by Sarah Todd Pack light. In long-distance hiking, every ounce counts. Try to make sure everything in the backpack has at least two uses: socks that double as mittens or a fleece that transforms into a pillow.

Get in shape. Walk two hours a day in preceding months to help train for lengthy days on foot. Do a few test walks loaded with gear to see what it’s like to carry that amount of weight before hitting the trail.

Prepare for foot care. Expert trekkers smear jelly-like products like Waxelene on their feet before putting on their socks to help prevent blisters. It also soothes chafing and offers foot relief at the end of a long day’s hike.

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Plan meals beforehand. Measure out all the ingredients for a healthy menu plan and put them in lightweight bags to allow the exact right amount of food needed—no more, no less—for the long haul between provisioning stations (local accessible towns and holding spots for preshipped boxes).

Other people on such journeys are inspired by their love for the environment, like Zen Buddhist priest and retired psychotherapist Shodo Spring, leader of this year’s Compassionate Earth Walk, a July-through-October protest of our nation’s dependence on fossil fuels. It has engaged a “moving community” of shared prayers, meditation and yoga along the path of the pending Keystone XL pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta, Canada, to Steele City, Nebraska.

Spring emphasizes that the walk is intended to connect participants to the land and the people that live on it. “We’re going to small towns,” she says, “where many residents make their livelihoods from oil. There’s a deep division between such people and our group. But when we listen to each other, that division gets healed.”

Activist David Rogner says that long-distance walks don’t just raise awareness of political and social issues—they also give people hope. He spent 25 months walking across the United States in the first coast-to-coast roadside litter program, Pick Up America.

“As we walked and picked up trash, we inspired people to believe there could be change,” he says. His trek gave him hope for his own future, too. He now believes, “If you commit your life to the healing and restoration of community and yourself, you are going to be wholly provided for.”

Whatever the purpose, there are many scenic longdistance walking trails to choose from. The Pacific Crest Trail, from the U.S.-Mexico border in Southern California to the uppermost reaches of Washington State, offers stunning views of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges.

The Appalachian Trail, which winds 2,200 miles between Georgia and Maine, provides 250 shelters and campsites.

In Wisconsin, the 1,000-mile Ice Age Trail offers awe-inspiring views of glacial landscapes. Starting in North Carolina, the Mountains-to-Sea trail extends from the Great Smoky Mountains to the crystal-blue waters of the Outer Banks. In Missouri, the Ozark Trail sweeps through mountains, lush valleys and tumbling waterfalls. Plus, overseas trails await, as well.

Sarah Todd is a writer and editor in Brooklyn, NY. Connect at SarahToddInk.com.

A Wilderness Jewel In Our Backyard

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he Ft. Worth Nature Center and Refuge (FWNCR) is comprised of forests, prairies and wetlands, much like the Fort Worth/Dallas Metroplex once looked. Complete with native plants and animals, the FWNCR offers a tranquil piece of nature or the trek of a lifetime. The 3,621-acre FWNCR, one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the country, is a division of the city of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department. It was designated a national natural landmark in 1980 by the National Park Service.

With more than 20 miles of hiking trails, there is easy access to the myriad natural wonders to be found there. The FWNCR also offers a variety of education programs and hikes for individuals, schools and families, including programs on land or water. The staff is also heavily involved in land management techniques to ensure that the natural history of North Central Texas is preserved.

One of the most popular programs at the FWNCR is the leisurely nature hike every Saturday morning for up to 15 people, where participants join a naturalist on the trails. Hikes feature current natural history evens such as blooming wildflowers, commonly seen insects, birds and other animals and ongoing projects. Hikers are advised to bring water.

Beginning October 1, the FWNCR adopts everyday winter hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults 13 to 64, $3 for seniors and $2 for children 3 to 12, with children under 3 free. A special rate of $1 is available to active or retired military personnel with ID. Memberships are also available which offer free admission plus discounts on programs and the gift shop.

Location: 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., Ft. Worth. For more information, call 817-392-7410 or visit FWNatureCenter.org.

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What can we learn from our Paleolithic, or Stone Age, ancestors? The recent trend toward recreating a Paleoera diet emphasizes the importance of vegetable nutrition to prehistoric communities, correcting the misperception that they were primarily meat-eaters.

The original Paleo diet, before the advent of agriculture, reflected the hunting and gathering of lean meats, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and was absent of grains, dairy, starchy foods, sugar and salt. Today’s updated version might comprise foods naturally available and/or abundant before the cultivation of food in gardens, crops and livestock.

Loren Cordain, Ph.D., author of The Paleo Diet and Nutritionist Nora Gedgaudas, author of Primal Body, Primal Mind, each contest the premise perpetuated by many in the weight-loss industry that fat, especially naturally saturated fat, is unhealthy. Those same proponents that maintain low-fat/ non-fat food is a panacea for modern

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illnesses also purport that cholesterol is the chief cause of heart ailments.

Gedgaudas writes that the diets of hunter-gatherers inhabiting varied landscapes, from the Inuit of the north to tropical forest hominids, included large amounts of fat and cholesterol, which is essential to maintaining cell membranes and regulating hormones. She points out that obtaining cholesterol from food is necessary to augment the liver’s function of creating cholesterol internally.

Cordain agrees that even saturated fats in meats can be beneficial, providing the animals are grass-fed, lean and live in clean surroundings. He emphasizes, however, that when our prehistoric ancestors ate fat, they did not also eat grain carbohydrates, sugar and salt, and contends that it is these components, not meat, that can be detrimental to the body.

Doctor of Naturopathy Maureen Horne-Paul adds that organic, lean and game meats are exempt from the acidity inherent in corn-based animal feed.

Plus, “When an animal is insensitively confined and killed, stress hormones are released that result in acidity. So, we are changing our pH from a healthy alkaline state to a more acidic condition when we consume meat from conventionally raised animals.”

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When we explore what makes sense and eat clean and natural foods, we have a good chance of finding our body’s own sweet spot.

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Paleo Parallel Tips n Make plants the center. For any meat, choose organic, grass-fed lean cuts and use small portions as sides or garnish. n Limit dairy to items with full fat content. Choose sheep or goat dairy when possible, followed by organic cow dairy. n Limit grains, but explore pseudograins such as buckwheat, quinoa and amaranth to add safe, starch-like body to meals. n For legumes, eat lentils. Blue and sweet potatoes are good choices for tubers.

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Numerous U.S. practicing physicians quoted widely in the media estimate that the incidence of hypothyroidism in our adult population may be between 30 and 70 percent.

Thus, we can’t efficiently produce the thyroid hormones that serve as chemical messengers triggering nearly every bodily function. The presence or absence of iodine affects our every cell.

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NCTCOG Sustainability Projects Proliferate

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he 2013 Ozone Season (March 1 to October 31) is just about over in North Central Texas, rated as having a medium threat for its 10-county region by the U.S. environmental Protection Agency. As of late September, the region had experienced 28 days of excessive ozone, compared with 33 for the same time period last year, with a slight shift of high readings to the northeast. The goal is to reach acceptable levels by the end of 2018.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has several air quality programs in place that aim to improve our region’s air quality and move into compliance for the pollutant ozone. Many focus on education, development, implementation and enforcement of emissions reduction strategies.

Air North Texas

Air North Texas, the region’s clean air public awareness campaign, has continued air quality education and outreach efforts throughout 2013. It hosted the fourth annual Clean Air Action Day on June 21, in which North Texans were asked to do at least one new thing to help improve air quality. Clean Air Action Day achieved record-setting participation as participants made more than 2,890 commitments aimed at improving air quality.

Air North Texas also continued the Be Air Aware effort that launched in 2012, an ongoing initiative that encourages North Texas businesses, governments and individuals to implement specific clean air strategies when air pollution is forecast to reach unhealthy levels. The campaign offers examples of easy things citizens can do to help improve air quality, such as carpooling, using mass transit, conserving electricity and more.

Clean Cities

The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Clean Cities Coalition is a locally based, public-private partnership group that works to advance national economic, environmental and energy security goals by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum consumption in the transportation sector.

In July, the Coalition was awarded re-designation from the national Clean Cities program, which gives the U.S. Department of Energy a better understanding of the Coalition’s accomplishments and needs. Its main goals are to facilitate and increase purchases of alternative

fuel vehicles, support alternative fuel infrastructure and promote informed consumer choices regarding fuel economy, including hybrid vehicles.

The DFW Clean Cities Coalition hosts several events each year, from sustainability gatherings to quarterly meetings and training courses. Their biggest is the Texas AltCar Expo, which will take place at the Irving Convention Center in March, featuring an exhibit hall, Ride & Drive and speaker series.

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Truck Stop Electrification

The expansion of onsite infrastructure in the DFW region is a NCTCOG ongoing initiative focused on reducing idling.

Over the last seven months, 110 truck stop electrification (TSE) spaces were added in the region. These sites help reduce air pollution and save fuel by giving truck drivers access to auxiliary power without idling the main engine of the vehicle. Thanks to these projects, the DFW region now has five public TSE sites available across four counties.

Electric Vehicles North Texas

The Electric Vehicles North Texas (EVNT) program seeks to prepare the region for the widespread availability of electric vehicles (EV) through a partnership of local governments, business and other interested parties. As the number of EVs in the region increases, EVNT looks for ways to overcome barriers to the adoption and use of this clean vehicle technology.

For information about these programs and other initiatives, visit NCTCOG.org/ trans/air/programs.

The Drive a Clean Machine Program provides financial assistance to registered vehicle owners to repair or replace vehicles that have failed the state emissions test. It is offered to residents in nine of the 10 counties in the region.

This year, the AirCheckTexas program replaced 1,478 vehicles and repaired 2,029 vehicles.

Locally Enforced Idling Restrictions

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All the Time in the World

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by Marney K. Makridakis sk American adults if they’re anxious about time and they’ll likely say yes. Our society even deems it expected, acceptable and normal to experience such stress, but is it necessary? It’s helpful to explore what is at the root of our problems with time and why we believe we benefit from worrying and complaining about it.

Both are good first steps to releasing ourselves from the drama of getting caught up in and blaming time as a convenient catchall. Which of the following rationales apply to us personally?

“If I can complain about being busy, I don’t have to examine other areas in my life.”

“My schedule is wrapped up with my self-esteem; being ‘too busy’ means that I’m successful.”

“Worrying about time gives me something to talk about.”

“I don’t plan things I might enjoy because it can be too demanding or even scary—it just feels easier and safer to be bored.”

“Worrying about time is a convenient excuse for not following my dreams.”

Once we identify the perceived payoffs from worrying about time, we can see them for what they are: illusions that keep us from living our true potential. Awareness allows us to make a different choice and to partner with time, instead of working against it.

Einstein proved that time is subjective, illustrated every time we compare an hour in a dentist’s chair to an hour in the company of a loved one. Time behaves and feels differently based on many variables, like emotion, engagement, flow, desire, interest, pain and pleasure. Our perspective counts. With capricious factors dancing around in our every moment, we can see why time isn’t constant.

Happily, we can use the relative nature of time to our advantage and choose what our relationship with it will be. Consider that with each instance we choose how we talk about, measure and experience time, we are actually creating a new paradigm of time for ourselves.

We can relinquish general views and limitations of time that hinder us and emerge into the possibilities of time as anything but a defined line. It can be a vibrant, completely moldable, layered, multifaceted work of art that we may adapt as we wish, to custom design each and every day.

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Healthy Cooking Demonstration: Autumn Harvest Fall into an array of new textures, colors, and flavors as we explore the bountiful produce options that the autumn season has to offer in this FREE program - Tuesday, October 8, from 2pm – 3:30pm.

Healthy Cooking Demonstration: The Great Pumpkin Pumpkin can be a festive, cost-effective, and healthy addition to your favorite sweet and savory dishes like bread, pancakes, pasta and soup. Come ready to learn about the greatness of this fall favorite - Wednesday, October 23, from 2pm – 3:30pm.

Writing for Wellness Journaling may enhance the healing process through expression of thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Join us to learn how journaling can help you cope with life’s challenges. The topic for the month of October is “gratitude.”- Wednesday, October 2, from 2pm -3:30pm and Thursday, October 17, from 10am to 11:30 am.

Guided Imagery: An In-depth Relaxation Experience This Short and sweet, and set around lunch time, it is a chance to hit the reset button and set your week on a positive note. Come join us to experience a live, uninterrupted 20-minute guided mediation designed to foster deeper relaxation - Monday, October 28, from 12:15pm – 1:00pm.

Acupuncture: The Science, The Research, The Art In the last twenty years, thousands of acupuncture studies have been published. In this FREE presentation, we’ll review some of the science behind this ancient art and explore the challenges of acupuncture research - Tuesday, October 29, from 1pm – 2pm.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Autumn Emotional Wellness – Call to schedule.

Complimentary emotional wellness session offered during October. Free. Living Well Dallas, 14330 Midway Rd, Bldg 1, Ste 121, Dallas. 214-494-1328.

Jessica@LivingWellDallas.com. LinkedIn.com/in/ JessicaBlueSky. State Fair of Texas – Thru Oct 21. 10am-9pm, SunThurs; 10am-10pm, Fri & Sat. State Fair featuring entertainment, arts, midway, auto show, children’s activities, exhibits and more. $12-$15. Fair Park, 3921 MLK Jr Blvd, Dallas. BigTex.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Active Meditation – 10:30am-12pm. Enjoy this meditation that engages the senses, the body and the natural world. Bring a mat or cushion and a water bottle. Dress comfortably and in layers. The practice will be held outdoors. Ages 15 and older. $15/per class. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. BJNC.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 Jazz in the Atrium: Jazzmeia Horn – 6-8pm.

Jazzmeia Horn performs classic vocal jazz. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 Social Science Program: Sound – 7-11pm. Explore the mysteries of the universe while sipping on a signature cocktail. Must be 21 or older. $15. Perot Museum of Science and Nature, 2201 N Field Street, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org

Texas Renewable Energy Group, in conjunction with the National Solar Home Tour. Free. See website for locations. DFWSolarTour.org.

Home Energy Efficiency Workshop – 2:30-5:30pm.

Energy efficiency expert Bill Neukrantz will share his tips for cutting home energy usage in half. Free.

First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1959 Sandy Ln, Fort Worth. 682-465-0021. Administrator@FirstJefferson.org. FirstJefferson.org.

Astronomy on the Meadow Night Walk – 9-11pm.

Guided 1.5-mile night walk. Bring flashlight and binoculars or spotting scope. Meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot at 9pm sharp. Hike is not appropriate for young children. Free. Connemara Meadow Preserve, Alma & Tatum Rd, Allen. 214351-0990. Register: ConnemaraConservancy.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 Oak Motte Hike – 1-3pm. Guided hike to see last of the summer wildflowers, wintering birds and other flora and fauna, including a possibly white-tailed deer. Free with paid admission. Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth.

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Nature Explore Family Club – 9-10am. Learn about butterflies this month in this series designed to connect kids and families to nature. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

It’s My Park Day – 9am-12pm. The city of Dallas Park and Recreation Department is recruiting volunteer citizens to beautify their favorite neighborhood parks. Register: Diana Caswell, 214-670-8483.

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DFW Solar Home Tour – 10am-4pm. Tour more than a dozen local homes that feature solar power and other energy efficient features. Hosted by the North

Jazz in the Atrium: Javier Gutierrez & Mosaic – 6-8pm. Javier Gutierrez & Mosaic perform main stream jazz standards with a Latin flare and an array of reggae, calypso and Brazilian rhythms. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase.

Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas.

214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30pm. Join veg-friendly folk for happy hour. Help them celebrate the fourth Anniversary of the group. Meddlesome Moth, 1621 Oak Lawn, Dallas. Facebook.com/DallasVeganDrinks.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 After Dark in the Park – Oct 11-13. 5-9pm. Familyfriendly fall festival features storytelling, karaoke, pumpkin patch, animal encounters, bounce houses and a variety of children’s activities. New this year: haunted trail for ages 8 and up. Concessions and some activities have additional costs. No entry after 8:30 pm. $7. River Legacy Park, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. 817-860-6752. RiverLegacy.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 White Rock Lake Cleanup – 8:15am. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park.

Area is a prairie restoration area, so there are always birds and wildflowers. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Brunch after. Meet at Love of the Lake office, NE corner Garland Rd and Buckner Blvd, Dallas.

Carol Nash: 214-824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org.

March Against Monsanto – 1-3pm. The march, held in conjunction with world-wide marches, protests the maker of GMO seeds. Starts at Dallas City Hall and proceeds down Young Street. Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla, Dallas. GreenSourceDFW.org/Calendar.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Sole Sisters – 8am-12pm. This health and beauty boot camp is designed to educate women on breast and ovarian cancers. The event will feature spa treatments, workout classes, insider health and beauty tips, breakfast, a complimentary gift bag and special appearance by Miss Texas, Ivana Hall. Proceeds benefit the Healing Arts Program at Baylor Sammons Cancer Center. $10. Tower Club Dallas, 1601 Elm St, 48th Fl, Dallas. 180-04B-AYLOR.

themes and exhibitions and use artworks to connect to past experiences. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth.

817-738-1933. For helpful instructions: Visitors@ CarterMuseum.org. CarterMuseum.org.

Sweat Lodge Ceremony – 1:30-6pm. Although the lodge is not open to the public, the public is invited as observers, weather/burn ban permitting. Love offering. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 CR 2621, Caddo Mills. RSVP: 214-288-9935. PrayerWalker07@hotmail.com. FourFeathersTradingPost.net.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Ann Drumm will discuss anticipated climate impacts in North Texas and prospects for regional climate resilience planning, which is as important as efforts to mitigate greenhouse gases. Free. REI Dallas, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org. DallasSierraClub.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Art Appreciation Series 1 – 6-8pm. Explore the role of the artist and observer, creativity and impulse for art. Call for other series dates. $10/per class or $50/ six-week series. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 Sharing the Past through Art – 10:30-11:45am. Designed for adults with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, during this program, participants discuss artists,

Living History Series: Ferd Kaufman – 2pm.

The Living History Series showcases individuals who witnessed the assassination of President John F. Kennedy or other historic events of the 1960s.

As Associated Press photographer, Kaufman was at the Fort Worth breakfast and Trade Mart luncheon on Nov. 22, 1963. He took one of the first photos of Lee Harvey Oswald in custody and covered the Jack Ruby trial. Free with museum admission or $10 for program only. Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, 411 Elm St, Dallas. JFK.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Open Days Garden Tour – 10am-4pm. Tour six private gardens in Fort Worth. Benefits the Garden Conservancy and the Tarrant County Master Gardeners Association. $5/per garden or $25/day pass.

Purchase day pass tickets at all Calloway’s Nursery locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 1-888-8422442. OpenDaysProgram.org.

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Orlando Magic vs Dallas Mavericks – 8:30pm. Preseason NBA basketball game. $2 and up. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas. 214-2223687. AmericanAirlinesCenter.com.

Texas State Veggie Fair – 11am-6pm. Hosted by DallasVegan.com, this completely vegan fair will offer food, live music, arts and other entertainment.

Grammy-Award winner Erykah Badu is keynote speaker. Free. Donations encouraged. Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas. TexasVeggieFair.com.

Trails and Treats – 5-7pm. Trick-or-treat on the trail for candy. Enjoy crafts, games and more. Wear a Halloween costume for this family friendly event.

Free. Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth. FWNatureCenter.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Women in the Environment’s Chocolate & Wine Mixer – Annual event hosted by networking group geared to women in environmental professions. See website for location, hours, admission. WomenInTheEnvironment.org.

Booksigning: Kathleen Kent – 7-9:30pm. Kathleen Kent, Dallas resident and best-selling author, will be discussing her newest book, The Outcasts, set in 1870s Texas. Books will be available for purchase.

Free if RSVP by Oct 10 or $10/at gate. Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S Harwood, Dallas. 214-413-3674.

MPrycer@DallasHeritageVillage.org. DallasHeritageVillage.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Active Meditation – 10:30am-12pm. Enjoy this meditation that engages the senses, the body and the natural world. Bring a mat or cushion and a water bottle. Dress comfortably and in layers. The practice will be held outdoors. Ages 15 and older. $15/per class. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. BJNC.org.

Greater North Texas Team Hope Walk – 12-4pm.

The Greater North Texas Affiliate hosts this annual event, benefiting the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. $25. Includes T-shirt. Les Lacs Park, 3901 Beltway Dr, Addison. 904-806-0389. DFWHDSA@ gmail.com, HDSA.org/THWDallas.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 Mommy & Me Mondays – 10am-2pm. Petting zoo, nature art, face painting, a silhouette artist and Kindermusik as part of Autumn at the Arboretum. $10-$15. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas.

214-515-6500. DallasArboretum.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Texas Friendly Plants – 7-9pm Enjoy a colorful armchair tour of the best plant, shrub and tree selections for North Texas area. Afterwards, stroll through the teaching garden while learning about appropriate care. $5-$9. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 Trees for North Texas – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn proper tree selection and planting for North Texas. Tree list provided. Free. Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center, WaterSense Labeled House, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas. Dallas.TAMU.edu/courses.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 Full Moon Paddle – 7-9:30pm. Evening canoe excursion offers chance to hear beavers slap the water with their tails and see deer and raccoons. Canoes, paddles and lifejackets are provided. Children must be 5 years or older. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children. Some previous experience is recommended. Preregister. $20. Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth.

FWNatureCenter.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Flower Mound Neon Night 5K& Fun Run – 6pm.

Race featuring glow necklaces and reflectors, food trucks, beer garden and live music. Proceeds benefit the annual giving to nonprofits by the Rotary Club of Flower Mound. $15-$30. Heritage Park, 800 Spinks Rd, Flower Mound. RunOnTexas.com.

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Active Meditation – 10:30am-12pm. Enjoy this meditation that engages the senses, the body and the natural world. Bring a mat or cushion and a water bottle. Dress comfortably and in layers. The practice will be held outdoors. Ages 15 and older. $15/per class. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. BJNC.org.

Halloween Nights – Oct 24-27. 5-8pm. Enjoy candy stations, a Monster Mash show, Animal Adventures shows, Professor Magic’s show and more. $10/per person, ages 3 and up. Parking: $5/per vehicle. Dallas Zoo, 650 South I-35E, Dallas. DallasZoo.com.

Parent Seminar: 5 Myths about Dyslexia and Other Reading Issues – 7-8pm. Learn about the myths and misconceptions regarding this challenging condition. Free. Brain Balance, 1501 Preston Rd, Ste 550, Plano. RSVP: 972-248-9483. DRomick@BrainBalanceCenters.com. BrainBalanceCenters.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Ghouls and Graveyards – 7:30pm. Dallas Children’s Theater’s Teen Scene Players present a spine-tingling collection of horror masterpieces and surprises from the works of Edgar Allan Poe, W. W. Jacobs and Texas ghostlore. Enjoyed by ages 12 and up. $12. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman St, Dallas. 214-978-0110. DCT.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Creep Crawl-O-Ween – 10am-3pm. Scary scorpions, titanic tarantulas and slithery snakes take their masks off and reveal their not so scary side with educational presentations, activities, arts & crafts and more. Included with admission. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 MLK Jr Blvd, Dallas. TexasDiscoveryGardens.org.

Bringing in the Night Ceremony – 4-9pm. Ceremony to honor the Stars, Moon and Mystery of nightfall. Love offering. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 CR 2621, Caddo Mills. RSVP: 214-288-9935.

PrayerWalker07@hotmail.com. FourFeathersTradingPost.net.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 Connemara Meadow Open House – 7-11am. Hike the 72-acre Meadow Preserve at the monthly open house. Free. Connemara Meadow Preserve, Alma & Tatum Rd, Allen. Enter at gate on east side of Alma, south of Bethany. 214-351-0990. Info@ConnemaraConservancy.org. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 Mommy & Me Mondays – 10am-2pm. Petting zoo, nature art, face painting, a silhouette artist and Kindermusik as part of Autumn at the Arboretum. $10-$15. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6500. DallasArboretum.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 What’s Bugging Your Garden – 7-9pm. Learn how integrated pest management strategies can help you manage pests using the most environmentally friendly means. $5-$9. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Dallas at Dusk Star Party– 7-9pm. In partnership with the Dallas Arboretum and the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, TRAC will host an evening focusing on nature’s wild night life. $15. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. 214-309-5801. ZSegal@Audubon.org.

TrinityRiver.Audubon.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 Jazz in the Atrium: Carolyn Lee Jones – 6-8pm.

Jazz vocalist Carolyn Lee Jones performs jazz standards and contemporary pop. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

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ongoingcalendar All Calendar events for the November issue must be received by October 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email Publisher@NADallas.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

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Energy Blast – Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale, and the innovative pioneers who continue to make energy a leading industry in the region. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org.

Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification – 9-11:15am. Spend a Sunday morning with like-minded people for meditation, chanting, an inspirational talk, readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita, and the uplifting Festival of Light. 9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:15am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas.org.

Live Animals of the World: A Conservation Exhibit – Museum houses 12 types of non-native animals, encouraging visitors to take a proactive role in conserving wild spaces. $9/adults, $6/children 3-12 & seniors, free/members & children ages 2 & under. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

HeardMuseum.org.

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; finish with dance of celebration and “be” different. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas.

214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

The IMAX Experience: Ft Worth – Showtimes online. Features include Animalopolis; Born to Be Wild; The Polar Express; Rocky Mountain Express; Space Junk; Tornado Alley and Under the Sea. $7/ adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.

Happy Hour at Bar Alto – 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Sit back at the bar or in the cafe and relax while you eat a bite or take it with you while you make your shopping selections. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket. com/Stores/HighlandPark.

monday Dance Exercise Class – 9:15-10:15am. Mon-Thurs.

Easy-to-follow routines featuring Jacki Sorensen’s creative choreography and a variety of music and artists. Start anytime. 3-wk sample: $25. Cimmaron Park Rec Center in Valley Ranch, 201 Red River Tl, Irving.

972-281-3075. Additional locations: Jackis.com.

Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support. Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

Top Ten Wine Selections – 5-7pm, weekdays; 126pm, weekends. Wine tastings and, as always, you can pick up your favorite cheese pairings from a amazing selection of delicious cheeses from around the world. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket. com/Stores/HighlandPark.

Yoga – 6:15-7:15pm, Tues & Thurs; 12-1pm, Wed & Fri. Drop-in Hatha Yoga Postures classes are offered four times per week. Experience dynamic relaxation through practice of the postures. Suitable for all levels of fitness. $10. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison.

972-248-9126. AnandaDallas.org.

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Hot Yoga Community Class – 5:45-6:45pm. A combination of energetic vinyasa flow, power yoga and balance poses. Students focus on twists, holding asanas and strengthening the core muscles. Handson adjustments, enhancements and assists from the instructors. Modifications for all body types and ages. $12 suggested donation. Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net.

Meditation Class – 6:45-7:45pm. 1st & 3rd Mon.

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Clear the mind to gain clarity of personal goals and improve health. $5. Institute for Total Wellness, 1700 Commerce St, Ste 1400, Dallas. RSVP: 214-7176300. TotalWellnessMBS@yahoo.com. TotalWellnessMBS.com.

Laughing Yoga – 7-8pm. Healthy and playful experience that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157.

LaughYoga.org.

Cosmic Dance – 7:30-9pm. Dance and disappear into deep stillness. Take your energy to a new height, be a child, reactivate your senses. Donation $5. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157.

CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Sufi/Zen Poetry – 8pm. Readings from the esoteric masters at the Community Table. All dimensions welcome. Free. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Rescue Free Radio – 8-9pm. Irving-based call-in radio show covering the gamut of animal rights, rescue and protection issues. Internet broadcast.

RadioFreeRescue.com.

tuesday Zumba – 9-9:30am. Latin dance inspired exercise in a fun 30-min class. $5. Curves, 11909 Preston Rd, Ste 1486, Dallas. 213-866-0399.

Aquacise – 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aerobics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free.

Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. Lynn Dorn: 972-462-5136.

Introduction to Taoist Tai Chi – 9:30-11am. Come learn an internal arts of health. $20. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661.

Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Boozeday Tuesday – 5-7pm. Enjoy free tastings while you get your weekly shopping done. Green Grocer, 3614 Greenville Ave, Dallas. GreenGrocerDallas.com.

Zen Lemon – 6-7pm. Yoga class for all levels.

Bring a towel and water. Free. Lululemon-Galleria, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, 3080, Dallas. 972-385-2316.

DallasGalleria-Store@Lululemon.com. Lululemon. com/Dallas/DallasGalleria.

Community Acupuncture – 6:30-7:45pm. Auricular (ear point) acupuncture is provided in group setting for relaxation, reduction of cravings and cleansing. $20/advance, $25/at door. White Rock Holistic Wellness Center, 718 N Buckner Blvd, Ste 416-103, Dallas. Jade: 214-642-0002. Walz.Jennifer@gmail. com. DallasHolisticWellnessCollective.com.

PUBlic Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adult gathering celebrating brains and brew, featuring science, history, and guests from diverse fields, presented at a local bar or restaurant. Location: 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org/Public-Knowledge.

COH Donation Yoga Class – 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Donations accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817-453-2328.

CommunityOfHope.com.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 7-8:30pm. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $165/18-59

years; $100/60-plus; $245/families; $135/full-time students. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org.

Taoist.org.

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

Guided Meditation Class: Beginner Friendly – 7-9pm. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing. For beginners and more advanced practitioners who want to supplement their silent practice with guided meditations. Each month has a theme. $10-$25 donation. Limited to 12.

Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson.

972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

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Gong/Sound Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. Gong and drum provide energetic and sonic backdrop to group meditation. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Audubon Center Third Thursday – 9am-9pm.

Free admission 3rd Thurs each month. Guided hikes throughout the day; riverbend picnic site overlooking the river. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas. 214-398-8722. TrinityRiverAudubon.org.

wednesday Read and Learn – 10:30-11:30am. Features musicians, storytellers and puppets performing for newborns to 6 yr olds. Reading activity is followed by a guest performer. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381.

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Tai Chi – 9:30-10:30am. Tai Chi is gentle on the muscles and effective in increasing mobility, flexibility, coordination and bone density without causing fatigue. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. FDerita@CoppellTx.gov.

Introduction to Taoist Tai Chi – 9:30-11am. Come learn an internal arts of health. $20. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661.

Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Tarrant County Greenweavers – 11:30am12:30pm. 3rd Thurs. Networking for professionals and companies who are green-minded, eco-friendly or wishing to become more so. $1. Prudential Worldwide Realtors, 1727 Keller Pkwy, Keller. Meetup.com/ DFW-Tarrant-County-Greenweavers.

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

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

Breastfeeding Cafe – 1-2pm. All breastfeeding moms welcome to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. The café is attended by a certified lactation counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Baby scale available to do before and after weights. Designed to offer support to all nursing mothers from newborn challenges to toddler strikes.

Free. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

Chair Massage –3-6 pm. Sign up for an appointment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Core 20 – 4:15-4:45pm. Core 20 is a brand new 20-minute core fitness class that will incorporate exercises to strengthen the abdominals and back. Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

Circuit Training – 5-6pm. The class will work on the cardiovascular system and all major muscle groups in a fun format. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. FDerita@ CoppellTx.gov.

Vegetarian Cooking Class – 7-9pm. Gourmet Indian vegetarian cooking with master chef Manjuali Devi. $25, includes dinner. Kalachandji’s Community Hall, 5430 Gurlay Ave, Dallas. 214-662-6889. Danny@ Kalachandjis.com. Kalachandjis.com.

friday Aquacise – 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aerobics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free.

Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. Lynn Dorn: 972-462-5136.

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

972-248-9126. AnandaDallas@aol.com. AnandaDallas.org.

Country and Western Dance Lessons – 7:30-9pm.

3-week, 2-step series, then 3-week waltz series. Sandunga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton. Info, cost: 972-418-1600.

personal and unique way. To breathe, feel and let go for a moment, is the beauty of Yoga. Beginners, postnatal, all levels welcome. $12 suggested donation.

Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net.

Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support. Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

Kid Support – Thru Oct. 17. 6pm. A support group for children ages 4-12 who have a loved one with cancer. Sessions are led by licensed master social worker.

Free. Cancer Support Community, Texas Health Resources University Bldg, 8194 Walnut Hill, Dallas.

Enrollment: Kim Keely, 214-345-8230. KKeely@ CancerSupportTexas.org. CancerSupportTexas.org.

CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with over 125 highly trained instructors. Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-770-6872.

TexasCPR.com.

Health Orientation Class – 6:15pm. Class on the benefits of proper spinal alignment for good health and preventing sickness. Free. Aspire Health Clinic, 10440 N Ctrl Expy, Ste 124, Dallas. 214-234-0000.

TXDRYU@Aspire-Health.com. Aspire-Health.com.

Dallas Organic Garden Club – 6:30pm. 4th Thurs.

Monthly meeting. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas.

Chill Yoga 101 – 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow, come and chill. Yoga is significant to everyone in a

MoMe Yoga – 10:30am. Mother-child yoga and nursery rhymes, specifically for moms of infants and toddlers. Bring a mat. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214671-1381. NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Health Orientation Class – 12:30pm. See Thurs listing. Aspire Health Clinic, 10440 N Ctrl Expy, Ste 124, Dallas. 214-234-0000. TXDRYU@AspireHealth.com. Aspire-Health.com.

Chair Massage –3-6 pm. Sign up for an appointment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Urban Yoga Charity Class – 4:30-6pm. Karma flow class with all proceeds going to a local cause and/or charity. Urban Yoga, 1706 8th Ave, Ft Worth. 817908-FLOW. UrbanYogaFW.com.

‘Til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12am. 3rd Fri. All ages. Outdoor evening series featuring local bands and movies, alfresco dining, gallery tours and more. $10/adults, $7/seniors, $5/students, free/12 & under, members. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org/ TilMidnight.

Friday Night Bike Ride – 7-9pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake with 5 stops to keep the group together. All skill levels welcome.

Helmets required and lights/water recommended.

Post-ride eats at Jake’s. New Dallas Bike Works Parking Lot, 4875 W Lawther Dr, Dallas. DORBA.org.

saturday Coppell Farmer’s Market – Thru Thanksgiving.

8am-12pm. Seasonal produce for the North Texas area, natural meats and eggs, seafood, organic dairy products, honey, teas, breads, mixes, flowers, plants, and more. Coppell Farmer’s Market, 793 S Coppell Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5165. Info@CoppellFarmersMarket.org. CoppellFarmersMarket.org.

Shoreline Spruceup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Help keep White Rock Lake clean. Enjoy the company, visit with friends, paddle some kayaks, receive thanks form other lake users and collect lots of trash. Meet in the parking lot of Jackson Point on the west side of the park. Jackson Point, 4200 W Lawther Dr, Dallas.

214-669-1663. KayakPower.com.

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Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9:30-11am. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $165/18-59 years; $100/60-plus; $245/families; $135/full-time students. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org.

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Target First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-2425100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Cloth Diapering 101 – 11am-12:30pm. Learn the basics of cloth diapering. Receive a gift certificate to Nappy Shoppe for $15. $15. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

Family Events – 1-3:30pm. Discover a new artmaking activity each month. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Family Bird Watching – 2-4pm. 1st Sat. Beginners and families with children ages 5-13. Learn basic skills in outdoor fun like camping, birding, nature journaling and more. $20/adult, $10/child. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas.

214-398-8722. TrinityRiverAudubon.org.

Animals on the Air – 3-4pm. Live radio show explores the world of wild animals and domestic pets.

Q&A on taking care of pets. Listener contests to win prizes. Hosted by Sean Greene, deputy director of the Dallas Zoo and Dr Nancy Turner, veterinarian from the Bent Tree Animal Hospital. Station KSKY 660 AM.

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ACUPUNCTURE EAST-WEST ACUPUNCTURE

Nancy L. Corsaro, L.Ac 2840 Keller Springs Rd. Suite 301, Carrollton, TX 214-793-5684 EastWestAcup@sbcglobal.net www.EastWestOm.com Do you have pain, digestive issues or allergies? Perhaps you want to lose weight, quit smoking or find relief from stress. Acupuncture and herbs can help these and many other conditions. This ancient healing modality can also help you maintain good health and balance. Nancy Corsaro is a Texas-licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist and is nationally board-certified in acupuncture (NCCAOM).

Call for a free phone or office 15-minute consultation.

DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD

8350 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving 1106 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX 972-444-0660 www.VRAcu.com info@vracu.com Trained in China and graduated from one of Korea’s top medical programs, Dr. Chapa is not only a doctor of Oriental medicine, he is also a board-certified herbalist and licensed acupuncturist. Through 17 years of treating patients and submersion in the 3,000-year-old practices of Eastern Medicine, he’s able to help you find relief with acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. Unlike Western medicine, Eastern Medicine doesn’t just focus on the disease; it cares for your whole self, holistically. Dr. Chapa is also proud to offer one of the only full herbal pharmacies offering more than 1,000 safe, organic herbal medicines. We are In-network with most insurance providers. Don’t forget to mention Natural Awakenings to receive 50% off your first visit.

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DANIEL FINLEY

LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST & CHINESE HERBALIST Living Well Dallas Wellness Center 14330 Midway Rd, suite 121, Dallas 972-930-0260 Daniel Finley has a special passion for working with those who have suffered trauma and tragedy.

He spends two days a week at an in-patient facility where he is head of the Acupuncture Department working with Veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq with addiction, chronic pain and failing health. Daniel Finley brings his talents in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to Living Well Dallas three days a week with a special focus on working with those who struggle with chronic pain, athletes wanting to maximize performance and reduce injury and those who want to relieve stress, sleep better and have more energy. For a free consultation call 972-930-0260 how Acupuncture or Herbs can help you. Follow Daniel at https://www.facebook.com/daniel.finleylacwww.livingwelldallas.com. See ad on page 15.

BODY CONTOURING ULTIMATE BODY WRAP

Ruth Bradford, Independent Distributor 214-469-8326 BeautyWrapTeam.com The Worlds’s first body contouring solution of its kind. The site-specific body contouring treatment has been in the hands of celebrities at Hollywood events and at the doorsteps of people like you all over the world— exclusively available through It Works! Global. It will change your life. Call 214469-8326 for more information. See ad on page 25.

OPTIMUM WELLNESS SOLUTIONS

Dr. Ray Nannis 1980 Nantucket Dr., Suite 104, Richardson 972-671-2225 NannisChiropractic.com Nannis Chiropractic Family Health Center is a professional but comfortable atmosphere with family style treatment rooms. Our emphasis is on patient education including workshops and demonstrations. With our high tech computer nervous system scanning we provide Subluxation Station Bio Analysis and we offer you the benefit of our advanced training in acupuncture techniques as well as post graduate training in neurology, orthopedics, headaches, TMJ, rehabilitation, sports injuries, and whiplash. Special Services offered include Spinal Decompression, BioVeda Allergy Relief Center and Free Reports. We encourage you to make preventative health and wellness a personal priority while partnering with you on your road to optimal health. We pride ourselves on discovering the cause of your health concern rather than only managing symptoms.

CHIROPRACTIC HEIKKINEN CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE CTR

Andrea Heikkinen, D.C Paul Heikkinen, D.C. Marsha Heikkinen, D.C., 820 E. Cartwright Rd, Suite 133, Mesquite, TX 972-285-3232 Dr.Andrea@tx.twcbc.com HeikkinenChiropractic.com Our office is a family owned and operated business dedicated to helping our patients realize their natural healing abilities. We utilize chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and nutrition to effectively and gently treat the whole person. At Heikkinen Chiropractic we live to give you Back your Life. See us for Neck & back pain, Wellness care, Acupuncture, Therapeutic Massage, Pediatric Chiropractic, Headache, Decompression Traction, Nutritional consultation Athletic physicals. See ad on page 9.

EDUCATION THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL

11600 Welch Road, Dallas 214- 363-6311 Hockaday.org Established almost 100 years ago, The Hockaday School provides a college preparatory education for girl; from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, including Boarding school for grades 8-12. With an enrollment of approximately 1000 students and a 10:1 student teacher ratio, Hockaday students enjoy a 100% acceptance rate to college. Notable Hockaday alumni include Barbara and Jenna Bush, Dixie Carter, and Pamela Willeford.

JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS

12345 Inwood Rd, Dallas 972-387-8700 JesuitCP.org Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, founded in 1942 is a private Catholic institution for young men under the direction of the Society of Jesus. It’s located on a 27-acre campus in North Dallas and provides a student-centered Catholic Jesuit education to approximately 1,000 students in grades 9-12 with an 11:1 student-teacher ratio.

Jesuit Dallas students’ average SAT scores exceed the national average by more than 200 points.

FAIR TRADE GIFTS AND CRAFTS

ELECTRIC VEHICLES DON HERRING AUTOMOTIVE

Locations: 3520 S. Marvin D. Love Frwy, Dallas 888-880-4276 2901 W Airport Frwy, Irving 866-807-3216 4225 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano 888-868-9915 DonHerring.com Don Herring Mitsubishi located in Dallas, Irving, and Plano takes pride in offering the best selection of new and used vehicles to the Dallas and DFW Metroplex areas. The new Mitsubishi, all Electric Vehicle, i-MIEV is ready for immediate delivery. No money down financing is available on most new Mitsubishi’s. Visit Don Herring online or come by and see why Don Herring is the #1Mitsubishi Dealer in North Texas. We recognize your time is valuable, and strive to make your shopping experience easy and to offer you the lowest price available online. We pledge to beat any advertised offer in the Metroplex.

Texas Toyota of Grapevine

801 State Hwy 114 East, Grapevine 877-858-0831 ToyotaPerks.ToyotaOfGrapevine.com Toyota of Grapevine is currently offering a $500 Military Rebate and a $1,000 College Graduate Rebate.

See website for additional information and requirements.

Experience peace of mind with every new Toyota with TOYOTACARE. Toyota is devoted to safety and dependability, and proper vehicle maintenance to both. That’s why we’re including a complimentary worry=free maintenance plan and roadside assistance with the purchase or lease of every new Toyota. For 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, you and your new vehicle will be covered. It’s complimentary peace of mind, and we’re the first full-line brand to offer anything like it. See ad on page 41.

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FROM THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

835 W. Davis, Dallas, TX 214-942-1030 FromTheEndsOfTheEarth.com From the Ends of the Earth is a FAIR TRADE WORLD IMPORTS store located in the exciting new Oak Cliff Arts District. We carry a large variety of items from around the world, and can’t wait to meet you when you stop in to shop. Our offerings include clothing and accessories, home décor, writing tablets and pens, music and instruments, and handmade cards. To see a sampling of our offerings go to FromTheEndsOfTheEarth.com.

FOOT HEALTH FOOT SOLUTIONS DALLAS

6035 Royal Lane, Dallas 214-739-3668 DallasFootSolutions@att.net FootSolutions.com/Dallas Foot Solutions can help you achieve the comfort you desire with a careful foot evaluation by experts and customized recommendations for stylish top quality footwear and inserts that cradle and support your feet and a variety of helpful accessories. Whether you’re on your feet all day at work, experiencing painful foot problems like bunions and heel pain, living with diabetes or arthritis, or simply looking for more comfort, Foot Solutions can help. Call 214-739-3668 for your first step to better foot health and comfort. See ad on page 9.

GREEN AUTO GLASS REPAIR PATCH AUTO GLASS REPAIR James Taylor 972-704-8291

Mobile windshield chip repair at no cost to most customers with Full Coverage Insurance. Most Insurance Companies encourage repair over replacements. Most repairs completed in about 15 minutes. Repairs guaranteed not to spread and usually 80 to 90% better looking.

Windshield chip repair is Environmentally friendly, saving your original windshield and keeps glass out of landfills. Retains the factory seal, preventing air and water leakage, stress cracks and weakening of the overall structure of your vehicle. Call 972-7048291 for immediate response and estimate.

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GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS & SERVICES JULIE’S OFFICE AND HOUSECLEANING SERVICE 469-952-0244

Cleanliness is not next to Godliness, but it sure makes you feel better to come home to a clean and orderly house. I have over 10 years experience in house and office cleaning and use ALL GREEN PRODUCTS- without harmful fumes. I am a Christ For The Nations graduate and former elementary school teacher. I clean your home like I want my own home to be cleaned. Please call 469953-0244 for an interview and appointment.

HEALTHY KIDS BRAIN BALANCE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS

Debby Romick 1501 Preston Rd, Suite 501, Plano 972-248-9482 BrainBalancePlano.com The Brain Balance Program is an individualized and comprehensive approach designed to help children struggling academically, behaviorally or socially. Our goal is bring hope to families. We specialize in a drug-free, research based, multifaceted approach to address the underlying issues of the many disorders that affect our children today.

Each child has a unique combination of functional wellnesses that impact motor, sensory, immune, visual-spatial, auditory and cognitive development.

Call us today to find out about our comprehensive assessment. See ad on page 14.

HERBAL MEDICINE AC HERBS AND VITAMINS

Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 214-887-8325 Leslie.ACN_Herbs@yahoo.com LeslieDuong.com AC Herbs and Vitamins specialLeslie Duong is a licensed Herbalist, BS Biology, and Health Nutritionist, with 14 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs, Leslie will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal evaluation of your health.

You can assured that her many years of experience will start to help you feel better in no time. She can help with Prostate, Cancer, Hepatitis A,B,C, Detoxing, Cholesterol, Fertility, Impotency, Lupus, Thyroid, Menopause, Diabetes, Depression, Drug Detox, Skin Problems, Sexually Transmitted Disease, and Weight Loss. Free Consultation Available. Call to schedule you appointment. See ad on page 12.

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY PROVIDENCE HOLISTIC DENTAL CARE

Dr. Latonia Smith 2701 Osler, Suite 10, Grand Prairie 972-641-2400 Info@ProvidenceHolisticCare.com A different kind of dentistry where the focus is on health not disease. Our goal is to provide dentistry that enhances your overall health and improves the quality of your life. Have the smile you have always wanted with straight, white teeth. We use Invisalign instead of metal brackets and offer other services using simple and effective methods that are less invasive. We offer the most bio-compatible treatments available. Call 972-641-2400 to schedule your initial consultation.

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DALLAS HEALTH HELPERS NUTRITION/MASSAGE/ PSYCHOTHERAPY

Tim Wallace 5217 McKinney Ave. St 208, Dallas 214-770-9596 Tim@DallasHealthHelpers.com Once thought of as a treat for the rich and famous or athletes, this alternative to many traditional methods of healing has begun to be utilized by the elderly, middle-aged, youth and even children and babies. Those seeking stress relief, the over-worked, the injured, workers suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome and those in need of back pain relief have found pain relief through massage. Other benefits of massage therapy are increased circulation, headache relief, relaxation techniques, improved posture, lowered blood pressure, clear thinking and peaceful thought patterns. When you envy massage, come visit Tim Wallace, LMT, our massage therapist in Dallas near Highland Park. Call 214-770-9596 now for an appointment.

MEDICAL HOMEOPATHY Dr. Alex Bekker

5209 Heritage Ave., Suite 410, Colleyville 817-545-5100 AlexBekkerMD.com Dr. Bekker is a physician specializing in homeopathy, which is a medicinal therapy which uses natural substances that stimulate the person’s own vitality to overcome illness, and restore health.

Some of the conditions treated are Childhood Illness, Autism, Asthma, Allergies, Auto-Immune Disorders, Anxiety, Depression and many other conditions. The result of homeopathic treatment is the permanent cure of the individual and the restoration of health. .

MASSAGE REVIVIFY

Keith Clark, LMT 11311 North Central Expressway, Suite 211, Dallas, TX 214- 315-2959 Revivify@MassageTherapy.com Revivify.MassageTherapy.com

Keith Clark is a licensed massage therapist in private practice utilizing many massage modalities during sessions to promote the importance of body maintenance. Whether you need a massage to relax and reduce stress, to recharge your fatigued muscles, or to assist in alleviating chronic pain, you’ll find the style of massage, you need here. Massage can help address a number of health issues including: Low-back pain, Improve range of motion, Ease medication dependence, Enhance immunity by stimulating the body’s natural defense system, Exercise and stretch muscles, Help athletes prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts, Improve the condition of the skin, Increase joint flexibility and lessen depression and anxiety. Call or go online for an appointment. REVIVIFY.

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DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Dr. Karen Asbury, MD Richardson, TX 972-479-9139 DocAsbury@verizon.net KarenAsburyMD.com

The practice of Dr. Asbury is on the cutting-edge of Integrative Medicine.

We specialize in a combination of Internal Medicine and Alternative Care, using the best of both. We believe the body is a wonderfully functioning system that was designed to be self healing, if given what it needs. Are you tired of drugs and conventional medicine?

Do you want to address the cause of disease and not just the symptoms? Do you want natural solutions to chronic diseases? Dr. Asbury provides all aspects of adult care including full preventive evaluations and comprehensive treatment of chronic diseases. Call 972-867-7790 for an appointment or a free Consult. See ad on page 17.

KOTSANIS INSTITUTE

Constantine A. Kotsanis, MD 2260 Pool Road, Grapevine, TX 817-756-1896 drkotsanis@gmail.com www.kotsanisinstitute.com

Dr. Constantine A. Kotsanis is an unconventional medical doctor who travels the globe in search of answers to today’s health problems. His approach is to blend modern conventional medicine with the time-tested wisdom of older disciplines, creating unique treatments for each person. Having taken the time to become a certified nutritionist himself, Dr. Kotsanis believes the foundation of any treatment is proper nutrition. He applies this belief to treating conditions ranging from autism spectrum to chronic diseases including cancer and diabetes. Come Have Lunch with the Family - The public is invited to our FREE monthly Lunch & Learns. It’s a great way to meet the staff and doctor while learning more about health.

We provide a gluten-free recipe from the Kotsanis Institute’s own cookbook “Food for Thought” (available on Amazon.com). Each month is a different topic. Find the schedule on our website www.kotsanisinstitute.com. See ads on pages 2 & 36.

MOVING AND STORAGE SOLUTIONS PUREBOX DFW MOVING & STORAGE MATERIALS

Norm Forbes Info@PureBoxDFW.com 337-353-796 PureBoxDFW.com PureBox provides eco-friendly, easy to use moving boxes for residential, commercial & special event needs. Rent our reusable boxes instead of buying cardboard and we will deliver to your home or office. PureBoxes are lightweight, stackable, nest-able and perfectly designed to keep your belongings organized and secure. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your next move faster, cheaper, greener & less stressful. Stop wasting your time & money on Earth-polluting cardboard.

NEUROFEEDBACK DALLAS BRAIN CHANGERS

Dr Stephanie Golder & Mindy Fritz 10000 North Central Expressway #400, Dallas, TX 214-642-3976 DallasBrainChangers.com Specializing in the reduction or elimination of disorders, including anxiety, depression, migraine, ADD (AD/HD), behavioral disorders, learning disability, and many others, utilizing neurofeedback and Christian counseling. Our goal is to help our clients achieve improved physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Neurofeedback is a proven, effective treatment that is non-invasive and does not involve medication. Call 214-6423976 for a consultation.

NUTRITION Living Well Health and Wellness Center

Betty Murray, CN, HHC, Ryt 14330 Midway Rd, Suite 121, Dallas, TX 972-930-0260 Info@LivingWellDallas.com LivingWellDallas.com Betty Murray, CN, HHC, RYT is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor. Betty has a knack for making the science of nutrition easy to understand and implement. Betty specializes in metabolic and digestive disorders and weight loss resistance. A master of the bio-chemistry of the body, Betty teaches clients how to utilize nutritional interventions to improve their health. Call 972-930-0260 today to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if nutrition counseling is right for you.

Natural Health Shop

400 North Coit Rd, Suite 1902, Richardson 972-664-1990 NaturalHealthTX.com Everyday low prices on over 9,000 Natural health and wellness products and We specialize in speHealth supplements. cial orders. Groceries, supplements, nutrition, beauty products, Shop sports special needs nutrition, massage, detox. Located at the intersection of Coit and Roundrock. Open 7 days a week. See ad on page 18.

ORGANIC FOODS

OUTDOOR LIGHTING

TEXAS DAILY HARVEST

ALFRESCO LIVING, LLC

Fisher Lane, Yantis, TX 903-335-1758 TexasDailyHarvest.com

We are a Certified Organic Farm producing milk, cheese, yogurt, beef, pork, eggs and produce in East Texas. Our products area available in many stores in the Metroplex and in Austin, and we are now offering Neighborhood Delivery and a CSA. Please call or see our website at TexasDailyHarvest.com to sign up for Neighborhood Delivery.

THREE HAPPY COWS

CR 45, Earth, TX 214-908-2569 CountyLineFarms@gmail.com Providing other families with clean and great tasting dairy products made from our sustainable, organic certified, West Texas native grass pastures of contented, happy, and humanely treated cows is the mission of Three Happy Cows. Our products are free of any added hormones, antibiotics, toxic chemical pesticides or herbicides.

Due to the nature of the nutritional diet of our cows, our products have a wonderful fresh taste and maintains their flavor. Three Happy Cows products can be found at Central Market, Natural Grocers, Rosemeade Market, Cupboard, and Local Yocal.

ORGANIC FURNITURE ORGANIC BEDROOMS INC.

877-604-8208 ext. 702 Info@OrganicBedroomInc.com OrganicBedroomInc.com Organic mattresses – safe, allergy-free, temperaturecontrolled sleeping system. Experience your best night’s sleep ever with revolutionary composition of lavender, swiss herbs, hi-tech materials. Our Swiss made Aven02 mattresses are 40% more durable than most existing products on the market. Organic Bedroom Inc is exclusive US retail distributor of Aven02 organic mattresses. Call for appointment.

ORGANIC HAIR CARE GLITZ ORGANIC SALON

5207 Bonita, Dallas 972-587-7835 Debi.Gidner@gmail.com GlitzSalonDFW.com Certified Organic Salon located in Uptown Dallas in the Knox-Henderson District. Glitz is Dallas’ premiere certified vegan Salon, using animal-cruelty-free products that have none of the toxic chemicals found in most professional color lines. Offering a full suite of organic products and services, our services include Hair Cuts, Hair Color, Hair Straightening and Real Hair Extensions. Glitz salon is unique and personable and provides a warm and welcoming environment in a beautifully renovated house in one of the Dallas’ hippest new neighborhoods. Stop by today and see what the buzz is about for yourself.

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Jon & Laura Petersen Anna, TX 972-924-2722 Sales@AlfrescoLighting.com AlfrescoLighting.com Alfresco Living designs and installs outdoor improvements that make your outdoor rooms nicer. We take the time to design your Landscape Lighting to fit your lifestyle. Water Features, Mosquito Misting, Cool Fogging, Rain Water Harvesting and Christmas Lighting to take your outdoor living environment to the next level of pure enjoyment and a place where you can relax and enjoy the sound of a waterfall in a mosquito free evening while your landscape lights highlight the focal points of your yard.

PET CARE THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Therapy, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and we offer Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad on page 30.

LONE STAR DOG DOORS

Dallas, TX 214-810-1785 Info@LoneStarDogDoors.com LoneStarDogDoors.com Energy efficient, attractive and durable Dog Doors professionally installed. Let your dogs and cats live large with the freedom they deserve by getting a professionally installed Wall pet door in any type of wall, Door dog door, Screen pet door, Dog door right in the glass, or Pet door panel insert for a sliding glass patio door. Don’t be trapped into thinking that your dog door must be installed in a door.

With Lone Star Dog Doors you will benefit from our many years of remodeling experience plus we use Hale Pet Door products, representing the highest quality in the industry. Call 214-810-1785 today so we can install “Your Pet’s Doorway to Living Large” in the Dallas area.

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STRESS MANAGEMENT

REAL ESTATE SERVICES GREEN HOME RESIDENTIAL

Stephanie Ebbesen-Stuer 214-563-5769 StephStuer@gmail.com GreenHomeResidential.com Green Home Residential is the first green residential real estate brokerage in North Texas to specializing in healthy, sustainable high performing real estate. Return on your green home investment can show up in increased energy efficiency, improved indoor air quality and health, decrease in waste, and reduced water consumption, among other things.

Get the professionals at Green home Residential to find the shade of green that fits our real estate needs. We will customize services based on your requests and show you how to take advantage of government programs and incentives. Green living is healthy and healthy living is green. Call us for a complimentary consultation.

SPIRITUAL CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH

6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas 214-331-8522 ConcordDallas.org Church that Grows people. Services are Sundays at 7:30am, 9:15am, 11:00am, 12:45am, and online at Streamingfaith. com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm.

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QUANTUM ZEN

Nance Woods 330 Market St, Baird, TX QuantumZen@windstream.net QuantumZenTX.com Stress? Illness? Injury? Biofeedback could be the answer. Distance sessions available. Quantum Zen also offers Human BioAcoustic Vocal Profiling and Nance is a highly sought after Reiki Master/ Teacher. Trying to sell your house but it just won’t sell? Keep getting an “unfriendly” feeling around your property? Property clearing is available. Quantum Zen is a holistic wellness center specializing in stress management located west of the metroplex on Interstate 20.

THERMOGRAPHY THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS

Dr. Genie Fields 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405 Dallas, Tx 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times finding the underlying causes of disease. Regulation Thermography looks at the entire body’s BEHAVIOR after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further evaluation and follow up care are offered as well. See ad on page 5.

SKIN AND BODY CARE PRODUCTS BELLO NATURALE

Natural and Organic Skin and Body Care Products 1-888-524-0579 BelloNaturale.com A full line of all natural and organic skin and body products and essential oils.

Includes bath, body, facial, and hair products and therapeutic wellness oils. All products are certified organic and completely biodegradable and never tested on animals. Users of Bello Naturale skincare products have experienced better skin moisture retention using less product and relief from some skin conditions that had not been responsive to their prescription medication. Free sample available. Visit BelloNaturale.com or call us today to find out more about our products and to order. See ad on page 19.

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ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS and thermography CENTER

Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3345 Western Center Blvd, Suite 140 Ft Worth, TX 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com Services include: BioSET, which locates and corrects imbalances in the body through detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations; breast thermography which can detect cancer forming up to 8 years before other detection devices, with no radiation exposure or compression; saliva hormone testing and correction using homeopathic hormones; thyroid testing and balancing; metabolism testing; weight loss; IonCleanse foot Detox and oxygen steam sauna. See ad on page 10.

YARD AND GARDEN ROHDE’S NURSERY & NATURE STORE

1651 Wall Street, Garland 972- 864-1934 BeOrganic.com Rohde’s helps you get and maintain beautiful Yards and Gardens in a chemical-free environment. We know organics better than anyone else. Organic yards and gardens require less water, have fewer insects and diseases and result in better health for you, your family and the environment.

We will give you the guidance you need either in our store or at your home. Products and services include Landscaping and maintenance, natural fertilizer, natural insect control, unique garden gift items, pet food for dogs and cats, and a large selection of native and drought-tolerant plants. Call the experts today at 972-864-1934. See ad on page 21.

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SYNAMIC YOGA 4 LOVE STUDIO + DRAGONFLY SPA Lisa Ware 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak, TX 469-437-1334 Instructor@Yoga4Love.net Yoga4Love.net

Dynamic Yoga and Fitness Studio by Yoga 4 Love was born from a long and fruitful yoga practice and whirlwind of a yoga teaching career from the owner and founder Lisa Ware, Registered Yoga Teacher. She and her Dynamic Team Staff along with her husband and co owner Richard Ware, decided that Red Oak was ready for something totally fresh and new. Most of our yoga classes are HOT yoga, and if you have yet to experience this wonderful practice you are in for a treat. Certified instructors will motivate you and help you set your sights high to achieve your goals, both in and out of the studio. We are Mind, Body Spirit based to nurture the whole you. We are not a gym. We are unique studio where you can commune with like- minded individuals.

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5. Flowermound 972-899-3548 2550 Crosstimbers Rd, Flowermound 75028 6. Frisco 214-436-4410 3580 Preston Rd, Suite 107, Frisco 75034 7. Southlake 214-436-4410 2600 E. Southlake Blvd, #160, Southlake 76092 8. Mockingbird & Greenville 214-515-9113 5706 E. Mockingbird Ln, Highland Park 75205

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Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center

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Baylor’s comprehensive cancer care – built around you.

We’ve built a network of comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout Dallas/ Fort Worth, including the new Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center and Baylor T. Boone Pickens Cancer Hospital. These facilities offer a full range of cancer-related services designed specifically with you in mind.

In addition to comprehensive services with an experienced medical and nursing staff, many of our locations offer a calming atmosphere, chapels, outdoor healing gardens, patient education and support services, and a patient navigation program. We even have an integrative medicine program in Dallas that focuses on each patient’s concerns and needs from a holistic viewpoint. This approach incorporates complementary, ancillary and traditional medicine designed to reach the individual’s goals.

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