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he Pilgrims at Plymouth Plantation knew how important it is to give thanks for abundance in their lives. These sturdy pioneers often faced desperate times in adapting to the New World, but in 1621, their first fall harvest was plentiful and together with the native Wampanoags, they decided to celebrate with a three-day feast of gratitude. In that moment, life was good and the settlers trusted God that their ongoing needs would be cared for.

Thus we have the tradition of the Thanksgiving holiday—a time to remember what’s important, to refocus and deliberately celebrate – individually and nationallygratitude for our many and wonderful blessings. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, not only because it kicks off the two-month season of joyous gatherings of friends and families and delicious food, but it also reminds us of all the good that continually surrounds and supports us.

We always have the opportunity, now and throughout the year, to express our gratitude for not only the good that comes to us, but also for the beauty that we possess and can become. At any moment, a blessing may arrive in a stranger’s kindness, a luminous sunset, a new-found cure for something, the laughter of friends or the opportunity to be of service to someone. We always have wonders to be thankful for—both big and small; and I have decided that I’m going to get up every morning expecting and looking for them!

Did you know? Experts observe that an attitude of gratitude in and of itself can lead to personal growth, help restore balance and invite even more good things into our life. How encouraging it is that each positive choice and selfless contribution we make ripples out to benefit the rest of God’s creation, joining other expanding ripples in making the world a better place. In her article, “Practice Gratitude and Change Your Life,”April Thompson inspires us anew to the daily practice of thankfulness to shift our thinking and spark positive change.

Judith Fertig’s feature article, “Powerful You! Six Ways to Create the Life You Want,” explores key components for making your life one you are empowered and happy to live. I especially appreciate the importance of taking a thoughtfully devised stand on what we care about as a path of growth and transformation. I also love how countering misguided beliefs we’ve taken on board leads to becoming the best and truest version of our self. In contrast, when we are unconsciously influenced by what others believe and teach us, we tend to live their idea of life, rather than our own. It feels good to be authentic.

This month’s issue is chocked full of little nuggets of wonderfulness. I hope you are inspired by a fresh idea that moves you in a new direction that you can’t wait to make the most of. May we all take new steps toward feeling greatly empowered to live the life that God has created us to have.

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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.

8 newsbriefs 10 kudos 16 THESE HACKERS ARE 11 healthbriefs THE GOOD GUYS North Texas Apps Challenge 13 globalbriefs

14 businessspotlight 18 POWERFUL YOU!

Six Ways to Create 21 wisewords the Life You Want

by Judith Fertig 13 23 inspiration 24 greenliving 21 GROWING UP WITH WAYNE DYER 26 healingways Serena Dyer Reflects on 30 healthykids Her Spiritual Upbringing 32 consciouseating by Lindsay McGinty

35 naturalpets 23 PRACTICE GRATITUDE and Change Your Life 38 calendarofevents

by April Thompson 41 ongoingevents 24 ECO-BEAUTY 23 44 community

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he Gluten Free Media Group will hold the fourth annual Dallas Gluten & Allergen Free Expo on November 15 and 16 at the Dallas Market Center. The Expo allows attendees to sample hundreds of glutenfree products and try before they buy, in addition to receiving coupons, discounted products available for purchase, informative classes related to the gluten and allergen-free lifestyle, and the chance to meet their favorite food manufacturers, authors and bloggers.

All vendors at the Expo are 100 percent gluten-free, and many will also showcase products free from the top eight allergens: milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat. The Expo also offers personal care products, vitamins and supplements and green household cleaning alternatives.

The Expo also includes a dedicated area featuring nut-free products and special area for gluten-free kids.

Allergen-savvy health care practitioners will be available to answer medical questions. Guests can attend free lectures and connect with gluten- and allergenfree restaurants, associated nonprofits and more.

One-day tickets can be purchased in advance for $17 or at the door for $20 For more information, visit gfafexpo.com. See ad on page 11.

Turkey Trot Diverts Course for Construction Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. ~Albert Einstein

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he 47th annual YMCA Turkey Trot will be held on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, beginning at Dallas City Hall at 9 a.m. New courses have been added this year for the 5K and eight-mile races. For the first time ever, race registrants can pick up their packets at select Capital One bank branch locations from November 15 to 18.

The Trot is a tradition that draws people from all over the country each year, with fun activities for the whole family such as clowns, pony rides, bounce houses, live musical entertainment and more. Participants get a leg up on their training and gain access to the Dallas area Y facilities and skilled training staff thanks to a complimentary 25-visit membership at any of the 22 Dallas Y 22 locations.

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he Trains at NorthPark will celebrate its 16th year from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, from November 22 to January 4, 2015.

The most elaborate toy train exhibit in Texas, The Trains at NorthPark includes 1,600 feet of track for a journey across America as seen through Santa’s eyes.

New this year is the Perot Museum, featured in the Dallas cityscape.

Included are New York City’s Times Square, the White House, the Grand Canyon, the Golden Gate Bridge and more. The exhibit encompasses more than 4,000 square feet and upwards of 50,000 people visit each season. Presented

by Bank of Texas, the exhibit has raised money for the children and families served by the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas since 1987.

Location: Northpark Center at Hwy. 75 and Northwest Hwy. Cost is $7 for adults; $3 for children 2 to 12 and seniors 65 and up, children under 2 free. For more information call 214631-7354 or visit Facebook.com/TheTrainsAtNorthPark.

12 Days of Christmas at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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he Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will open a new, $2 million exhibition, The 12 Days of Christmas, to the public beginning November 16 through January 4, 2015. Dramatically designed 25-foot-tall gazebos have been created for each day of the popular carol and include either life-size Victoriancostumed mannequins or whimsical animals with music.

Some exhibits have mechanical animation.

Also, the DeGolyer House will be decorated with a collection of Byers’ Choice Ltd. Christmas Caroler figurines that were collected throughout the world. They are treasured for their simple beauty and on display as they carry out the Victorian theme present in the Garden. Other holiday festivities include a Holiday Tea and weekend activities with Santa and a live reindeer.

Location: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas, Texas. For tickets and information, visit DallasArboretum.org.

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tilizing the dynamic sustainability learning opportunities available to students on campus, Cedar Valley College launched a living lab initiative last month that gives students the hands-on work skills they need as part of the education they receive in academic and technical programs. Dr. Maria Boccalandro, sustainability director at Cedar Valley College, says, “This is a unique opportunity to merge academics and campus facilities management to provide students with real-world skills and for our institution, a pathway to meet our sustainability goals.”

The living lab initiative focuses on four components: buildings, energy, transportation and community. Students will help conduct energy audits in the neighboring community of Cedar Hill to provide data and recommendations to home residents and commercial businesses on how they can reduce energy costs.

For more information, call 972-860-8142 or visit CedarValleyCollege.edu.

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he Colorado-based farm fresh eatery Modmarket has opened its second Texas location at 8400 Preston Road, in Plano. Two more are planned

by March 2015. Modmarket Plano serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, organic wines and microbrew Colorado draft beers, and offers catering and delivery for events and meetings of all sizes.

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n addition to improving fitness, University of Minnesota researchers found that treadmill walking at the desk also boosts productivity and morale.

The study tested 40 adults that used treadmills for a year. Self-assessments, combined with supervisor assessments, found that treadmill walking while working increased performance levels.

Work performance improved by an average of 11 percent based on supervisor assessments, and 7 percent based on the employee self-assessments.

A study from Rutgers University tested 66 adults while they walked on treadmills set for low intensity versus when they were seated at desks, with two days separating the tests. Measurements of reading comprehension, attention span and response speed skills and performance show these were unimpeded by treadmill walking when compared with sitting.

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Alleviate Sugar Sag with a healthier diet

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blood sugar can lead to veryone wants to age changes in the collagen and gracefully, but they may elastic fibers of the skin via not know that certain foods a process known as glycacause “sugar sag”, which tion,” Katta says. “This results results in wrinkles and loose in cross-linking of the skin skin. fibers, causing increased stiff Sugar sag is essenness and reduced elasticity.” tially a loss of elasticity in

These changes promote the skin that occurs from wrinkles, and once wrinkles elevated levels of blood are formed, there is no natusugar, explains Dr. Rajani ral remedy to reverse it.

Katta, professor in the de However, it is possible partment of dermatology at to counteract it, says Katta.

Baylor College of Medicine.

Rajani Katta, M.D.

She recommends that Naturally over time everypeople incorporate more fruits, vegone’s skin will begin to lose elasticity, however, eating certain foods over time etables, herbs and spices into their diets as a way to prevent sugar sag and its can accelerate the process. negative effects like wrinkles and jowls.

While many think of sugar itself

These foods keep the skin healthy as the main culprit, any foods that and slow the process of visible aging on raise blood sugar, including simple the skin. carbohydrates such as white bread and

“The idea behind preventing sugar white rice can cause collagen fibers to become brittle and not function as well. sag is ‘better skin from the inside out,’” says Katta. “What you eat affects your skin.”

“Research has shown that elevated

Katta says adopting better eating habits, protecting skin from the sun and not smoking are the best proactive ways to care for skin and age gracefully through life.

Dr. Rajani Katta, is professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. For more information, see MomentumBlog.bcm.edu and Project Veggie.com.

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Lead Lurks in Lipsticks and Skin Whiteners

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Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs

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esearchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically.

The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (non-MRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two.

The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics.

Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.

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ecent research has found several heavy metals in numerous lipsticks and cosmetics. These include mercury and lead in skin-whitening creams, and chromium, cadmium and lead in lipsticks.

Scientists from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine tested 549 cosmetic skin-lightening products manufactured in 32 different countries. The products were purchased online and from stores in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan and Sri Lanka. Thirty-three of the products contained more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of lead, and 45 percent of them contained more than 10,000 ppm of lead. Of those purchased in the U.S., 3.3 percent had mercury levels greater than 1,000 ppm.

University of California scientists tested 24 lipsticks used frequently by teenagers and purchased at local stores. They found 75 percent contained lead and nearly half exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) maximum acceptable concentration of lead for candy (0.1 ppm).

In 2010, the FDA tested 400 lipsticks and found lead in every sample tested— with concentrations ranging from 0.9 to 3.06 ppm. Other studies have confirmed similar findings.

They also found significant concentrations of chromium and cadmium among some of the samples. There are currently no concrete international or U.S. standards for safe levels of these heavy metals in cosmetics.

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Time Is Money, So Bank It Time banking is an updated, Web-savvy version of barter that allows users to accumulate the time they work and then “spend” it elsewhere. Unlike traditional bartering, it’s not limited to an individual transaction. The medium is so fluid that it can be exchanged many times as a form of currency.

Most people do a variety of tasks that others may not want to do or are incapable of doing themselves, such as writing, preparing taxes, babysitting, housecleaning, plumbing or even dentistry. For example, an hour of gardening equals an hour of child care, dentistry, home repair or teaching someone to play chess. The idea is that people trade for what they need and do what they’re good at. Everyone gets what they need by exchanging their expertise.

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Led by the Stazione Sperimentale per l’Industria delle Conserve Alimentari (Experimental Station for the Food Preserving Industry), in Parma, Italy, the BIOCOPAC (biocopac.eu/en) consortium is developing a bio-based thermosetting lacquer. Most metal food packaging has a BPA-filled liner or chemical-based lacquer to prevent corrosion. While these keep the can intact, they have been linked to deleterious effects on the food inside.

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Strides Promised in Environmental Protection Following the lead of Jadav “Molai” Payeng, an Indian man who singlehandedly planted 1,360 acres of forest, India’s Rural Development Ministry will plant 2 billion trees along the nation’s 62,137 miles of highways to combat rural poverty and youth unemployment and improve the environment, which suffers from severe air pollution.

According to the World Health Organization, India currently has a youth unemployment rate of 10.2 percent and six of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced a target of spreading electricity to every home by 2019, relying largely on solar power, and the government is furthering plans to clean up the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

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For the past several months, teams of developers and entrepreneurs have been building apps that address four key municipal growth challenges; water conservation, waste and recycling, smart energy and transportation.

In October, the teams presented their completed projects to the challenge judges. The Challenge included numerous Hackathon events in which participants worked collaboratively with representatives from local governments on their app, as well as workshops on app development, coding and business skills from local experts. Through a special partnership with Gemalto, teams have been provided with special hardware that allows their apps to utilize mobile-to-mobile and Internet of Things (to control real-world devices) principals.

TheNTx Apps Challenge encompassed 85 days, 10 events, 27 partner organizations, 771 attendees, 18 submissions, and five winning apps. Each winning team received $10,000 cash upfront and an additional $10,000 in funding for continued development and work on the app. Each winning team is paired with a local app development, marketing, or creative agency to help polish their product and help bring it to market. Each team get six months of desk space at a local coworking place and winning teams get to pitch their creation in a special showcase in November, hosted by Dallas New Tech.These are the winners.

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Zedd Shmais, James Staud and Nhat Tran, three computer science and engineering seniors, won a NTxApp Challenge contest and the $10,000 prize. corporates weather data, neighborhood water usage and even municipal water restrictions to prevent overwatering of residential lawns.

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Energy Pal: smart energy. A mobile app for Android that displays real-time electricity usage to homeowners and allows users to track the electric usage of individual appliances.

Juxt: alternative fuel vehicles. A mobile app for iOS that allows drivers of alternative fuel vehicles to find fueling stations, parking spaces and other points of interest along their route and share this information with other app users.

GridLock: alternative fuel vehicles. A smart traffic light network that adjusts traffic light schedules to optimize traffic flow through real-time monitoring and analysis of traffic conditions.

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Robert Kent, director of public policy for the North Texas Commission and NTx Apps Challenge co-founder, states, “With our region’s population set to double in the next 50 years, we need creative solutions to help us solve future challenges with water, waste, energy and transportation. “By bringing together our region’s startup entrepreneurs, technology firms and local governments, NTx Apps is an innovation ecosystem capable of generating powerful solutions for these issues.”

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visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.”

As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.

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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance. “That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer.

Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.”

Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintaining an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her

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sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear.

After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”

First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.”

Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages.

Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk.

Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”

Take a Stand

Emotional Health

Personal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self.

David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly and courageously reach for our highest

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Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub.

For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful.

However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it.

“Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego,

California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.”

“To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet.

Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours.

Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.

Relationships

Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy

with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships.

In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-byside at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

Work

Capability is one of the new guiding principles for self-empowerment at

work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery.

Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist. Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.

Finances

Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving.

It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives.

Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-goingto-be-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and

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meditating. “You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”

Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality.

Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re)Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain. The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self.

Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love.

“When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says.

Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.”

He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?”

These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives.

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Now 29, Serena shares her point of view in Don’t Die with Your Music Still in You: My Experience Growing Up with Spiritual Parents, co-authored with her father. The title reflects her parents’ key lesson for their children: Pursue the life you are born to live.

Some missteps along the journey to her true calling included enrolling in law school to maintain her student identity, but her upbringing served as a light guiding her home to herself. She wrote the book after dropping out of law school, a big step toward her dream of inspiring others to live authentically.

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Thus far, it is knowing that we are the creators of our destiny—the masters of our fate. I wholeheartedly believe that we sign up for the experiences we have in this lifetime, as they are part of our soul’s desire to grow and expand.

When we make the choice to view life as not happening to us, but responding to us, we become more consciously aware of how much our thoughts affect our daily experience. I am so grateful my parents taught me this at a young age because I have learned to choose my thoughts carefully.

ed that the only time you have to make your life the way you want it is now. I am grateful to them for living their lives this way, which has allowed me to feel safe living my life this way, as well.

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receiving gratitude appreciates knowing they made a difference, but the giver is the greatest recipient. It feels good to express gratitude, plus you are freed from future regrets that you didn’t express it when you had the chance.”

Patricia Brugioni, a Christian Science nurse from Chicago, has been sharing three things she’s grateful for on social media on a daily basis since taking a five-day online challenge earlier this year. “I am a grateful person by nature, but now I am claiming the good that is coming to me and learning to cherish things without feeling like I have to earn them,” she says.

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Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types.

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We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.”

Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.”

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“Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?”

Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system.

Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin.

She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commer-

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A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidation, helping explain why German scientists found even six-minute naps to be rejuvenating. If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle.

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Europeans Figure Wind the Cheapest Form of Energy

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hich kind of power is the cheapest? Listen to energy companies, and they’ll insist that traditional forms like gas and coal are the way to go. Of course, they have money invested in keeping the existing systems in business. That’s why the European Union commissioned an independent analysis to study the topic. According to the report, wind energy is the most cost-efficient way to supply power.

When proponents of non-renewable energy point to costs, they intentionally overlook the overall economic impact that polluting causes. Once experts start to calculate the costs associated with public health and climate change that coincide with burning coal and gas, the true cost is far higher than initially reported.

It’s both irresponsible and shortsighted to ignore these environmental and health consequences from the equation.

The overall price breakdown goes like so:Wind: $133 for each megawatt/ hour; Gas: $207 for each megawatt/hour; and Coal: $294 for each megawatt/hour.

Coming in at roughly $158 for each megawatt/hour, both solar and nuclear powers are also more cost-efficient than gas and coal, as well, though still not as economical as wind. The good news is that, as renewable energy companies refine their techniques, the price of this energy has dramatically decreased in recent years.

Since renewable energy technologies are new, they are relying on government subsidies to get off the ground.

While these costs are generally used as a strike against green energies, the EU

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report points out that the gas and coal industries still receive massive subsidies from the government as well, despite earning lofty profits. However, if these industries were held accountable for their carbon emissions rather than given tax breaks, that would make the comparative cost of wind energy even more affordable.

Currently, the conservative party of the United Kingdom is prepared to propose legislation to block wind energy.

Hopefully this research-backed report will influence these politicians to take a new approach before implementing this foolhardy policy instead of continuing to align with corporate interests.

Some conservationists have attacked wind energy for utilizing turbines, which kill flying birds. While it’s true that birds are more obviously victims to this kind of energy, scientists who crunched the numbers found that exponentially more birds die (again because of the health and environmental factors) due to oil, gas, coal and nuclear energy – and not just combined, but each of those things individually.

Whether or not the European Union actually follows the eco-friendly recommendation and factors all costs into its energy decisions, it’s certainly a good sign that governments will be forced to acknowledge that clean energy is the cheap and smart approach power source of the future.

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Give Kids the True Gifts of the Season

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ccording to a poll by the Center for a New American Dream in 2005, three out of four Americans wish the holidays were less materialistic. Traditionally rooted in family, faith and joy, the season can be marred by commercialization. Instead, inspire the whole family to take a “buy less, get more” approach so that everyone can experience the essence of what many consider the most wonderful time of the year.

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The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) reports that U.S. companies now spend about $17 billion annually marketing to children, up from $100 million in 1983.

Many kids are formulating wish lists year-round, due to the continual bombardment of alluring commercials. CCFC Associate Director Josh Golin attests that the holiday season is a perfect time to start discussing the power of advertising and the techniques used. Teens are especially sensitive to the notion of being manipulated by adults.

For children under 8 that can’t yet comprehend the persuasive intent of commercials, limit screen time with all devices. Golin advises that the scope of commercialism has changed radically. “It’s no longer just television commercials, but also Internet, cell phones and video games. Plus, children’s media characters are placed on every type of product imaginable. Think about limiting commercialism in all forms; you can’t just turn off the TV.”

Manage Expectations

Start before the holidays. “Talk to kids about how you’ll celebrate the holidays in your own home, noting that it might be unique. Focus on aspects that aren’t gift-related,” suggests Golin. Plan food-focused traditions such as baking together and special group meals. Generate excitement around

spiritual aspects of the season or visits from out-of-town family members.

When shopping together for gifts, make a plan and stick with it, letting everyone know its purpose beforehand. Resist impulsive purchases trumpeted by store promotions.

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New American Dream’s Simplify the Holidays guide at Tinyurl.com/SimplifyTheHolidays encourages families to reconnect by participating in meaningful activities such as neighborhood caroling, building a gingerbread house, preparing gift boxes for the homeless, taking a nature hike or making a feeder for backyard birds.

Explore volunteer projects as a family, letting the children’s interests lead. If kids are attracted to water, pick up litter along a shoreline. In the spirit of the season, donate gently used clothing, books and toys to a shelter. For animal lovers, contribute time or materials to a local animal rescue or rehabilitation center.

Attend community events such as musical performances, plays and art exhibits. Seek out inexpensive or free local activities. Kids are often enthralled by a simple tour of neighborhood Christmas lights.

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Make gift purchases consistent with the family’s values.

Golin suggests resisting the temptation to buy the season’s “hot” products. “Resist buying what’s advertised the most.

We have power as parents and as part of a larger culture to believe there’s no such thing as a must-have toy or holiday gift.” Instead, search for timeless, high-quality items that are eco-friendly and fair trade. Try wooden toys for babies and toddlers or a bamboo skateboard for teens.

Ads can make a toy look appealing because it’s brandnew and ready-to-use, but homemade gifts can be a more meaningful alternative. New American Dream suggests constructing a rope swing or wooden sandbox for little ones.

Given a comfortable timeframe, children can gift grownups homemade green cleaning products or re-potted herb and houseplant clippings. All ages can give away the last book they read and kick off a year-round book exchange. Forego more tangible items by gifting experiences like a zoo membership, bowling gift cards or movie tickets, or make a charitable donation to a cause that the recipient supports.

Let friends and family make shopping easier by inviting them to create such a gift registry at SoKindRegistry.com.

Unplug

Always plan for quiet time. It reduces exposure to holiday marketing, creates opportunities for family bonding and fosters independent children. Golin observes, “We can all be better about trusting our kids to entertain themselves. When reducing screen time, we don’t necessarily need to suggest activities to kids. Give them the space to be bored for a minute and be amazed at what they come up with on their own.”

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to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”

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ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow.

Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth.

Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape.

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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads.

She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.”

When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days.

She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.

Timely Eating

Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds.

When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbersbased plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.

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She also emphasizes supplementing with probiotics, such as her unique formula made from soil-based organisms.

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People in the pre-contemplation is that it is increasing at alarming rates stage of change are usually not making in this country due to our love affair New Year’s resolutions. They don’t see with sugar, which is difficult to overcome. We tend to celebrate with food their health habits as problems, and if they show up in therapy, it’s usually that is calorie-rich and nutrient-poor. because they were pushed to go by a

For strategies to change lifestyle spouse or friend. They need additional habits like smoking, poor nutrition insight and education. and inactivity, setting intentions is a

Contemplators are aware that they good way to transform our lives, yet 60 have a problem and may have a degree percent of New Year’s resolutions are of frustration with feeling stuck, but are broken during the first half of the year. not quite ready to change. They think

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the urge to smoke or a new supplement that will burn fat. Contemplators are essentially stuck in the interminable research phase of understanding their problem and aren’t stepping forward yet with an action plan.

On the other hand, those in the preparation stage have chosen an action plan and set a time frame within the next month to begin. They are more likely to be successful with their habit change by coupling it with a strategy for success. For example, if weight loss is the goal, clear out empty calorie foods and make sure cookbooks with fast and easy organic vegetable and whole grain foods are already read and marked with bookmarks. Then, have a shopping list made up and ready and enlist the support of family and friends.

In the same way, the action stage is a result of planning and effort, and that is when our behavior is outwardly changing. This stage works hand-inhand with maintenance, because slipping into old habits will occur unless we’re aware of how stresses and pressure in our lives pull us back into them.

Alcoholics in 12-step programs use the awareness of a daily choice and recognize that even one drink is too many.

On the other hand, many of us know someone who has quit smoking and started again, and statistics on longterm weight loss for any program are not encouraging. People in the action stage of change will do well to make weekly goals and assess progress at the end of the week and either celebrate or forgive prior to setting the next week’s goals. This deceptively simple strategy keeps the intention or the goal at the forefront of our awareness and makes it easier to avoid relapsing. We are so prone to self-judgment that if we recognize this at the outset, we will be more able to acknowledge the power of choice in our lives.

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hat’s on the family pet’s wish list this year? Family members can have fun creating interactive toys and games that are easy on the holiday budget.

According to a recent American Pet Association survey, three out of four owners buy gifts for their pets during the holiday season to the collective tune of $5 billion. Dogs and cats receive new sweaters and boots, collars and leashes, toys and treats. Yet, what they really crave is attention.

“Too often, pets are left alone for eight hours a day, leading to anxiety, frustration and unwanted behaviors. It’s important that they’re mentally challenged, learn new commands and have fun,” says Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, in Los Angeles. “Cognitive decline and muscle wasting, common in older pets, can both be thwarted with games personalized for age and ability.”

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Write an activity—a walk, trip to the dog park, game of fetch or a doggie/human dance party—on a few index cards.

“Teach the dog to choose by rubbing one card with a sodium-free bouillon cube,” suggests Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver. “As soon as the dog

Cats may like to play it cool, but bring out a laser pointer and they act like kittens again. To mimic hunting instincts, play hide-and-seek with kitty’s food; put holes in a closed box with special bits of dry food inside, then let her paw it out or roll the box.

Place a too-large-to-swallow jingle bell inside an empty toilet paper roll and tape the ends shut for a charmingsounding toy. An orphaned sock filled with crinkly cellophane and sewn shut makes an intriguing toy to drag around.

Improvise a fishing pole from a colorful dowel rod and heavy twine with a pet- and planetfriendly item tied on the end for a pet to chase.

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beneath an unused, unbleached coffee filter or a large lettuce leaf. Cut food in pieces big enough to hold in a claw to help hone balance.

Hide seeds in a made-forbirds piñata, available at pet supply stores. Puzzle boxes range from reach-in-forfood versions to slide-a-door or pull-a-knob difficulty levels.

hammock, available where supplies are sold. Finned friends get exercise as they chase a laser pointer’s red dot through the water. A new plant or ping-pong ball floating on the surface provides added entertainment.

Moss balls are a good place to hide food and also help keep the water clean. A ceramic log lets fish hide inside.

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Betta (Siamese fighting) fish love to rest near the surface, so provide a leafy

Hermit crabs are social animals, both curious and amusing. The gift of a new

shell or two during molting season is appreciated. Flat-topped rocks with textured sides, large enough to not tip over, provide a different view. Fibers like those used for macramé, hung from the lid of the tank almost to the floor mimic rope climbing. Upside-down terra cotta flower pots, in different sizes and covered with netting, provide more surfaces and heights to explore.

“Time spent together is a gift for both the giver and the recipient,” says Proctor. “It’s more thoughtful than anything you can find in a store. You always get back more than you give.”

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Bird Walk – 8-11am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them. Learn what to look for with help from the Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

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Texas Discovery Gardens Fall Plant Sale – 10am2pm. Find native and adapted plants that are rare to find in local nurseries. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 MLK Jr Blvd, Dallas. TexasDiscoveryGardens.org

Feed Your Brain presented by Dr. Theresa Oswald Monday, Nov 3, 6-8pm

Birding Basics: Creating a Bird Friendly Backyard – 10:15am. Create a backyard haven for birds and beneficial wildlife. Learn how to attract particular species of birds by providing the correct bird foods, housing and environmental conditions. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com.

Help you and your family connect the dots between menu planning and brilliance. What foods feed the brain? What meals are best for memory and stress reduction? If you take care of your brain, then it will take care of you.

Demonstration and tasting included. Cost 49.99.

DFW Farm Walk for Animals – 11am-1pm. Farm Sanctuary’s Walk for Farm Animals is a series of annual fundraising and outreach events that take place in cities across the United States and Canada. The walks raise funds for Farm Sanctuary’s life-saving work and bring together thousands of people to promote kindness towards animals. $15-$25. Main Street Garden, 1902 Main St, Dallas. WalkForFarmAnimals.org.

Fall Kayak Tour on McWhorter Creek – 1-3pm.

All skill levels welcome; paddlers receive an introduction to kayaking on dry land before pushing off into the water. All equipment provided. $15/paddler plus $5 LLELA gate fee. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-2193930. LLELA.org.

savethedate 12 Secrets to Survive Holiday Stress presented by Kelley Walker, Essential Oil Educator Saturday, November 1 Learn immune building protocols to aid the body in staying healthy for the holidays, as wel las cold and flu season – with Natural Solutions from DOTERRA. Join us for a “Lunch and Learn” afternoon of discovery.

Sponsored by: Restoring EdenWelless~Nutrition~Natural Healing A & M Wellness Centre 4012 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington 76017 RSVP: RestoringEden@ymail.com For more information call 817-253-0049

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Rain Gardens – 6-8pm. Standing water or erosion a problem in your landscape? With proper plant selection and design, a rain garden will retain and treat rain water. Participants will learn how to design, construct and maintain a rain garden. Plant list provided. All participants must have an official identification card to enter facility. Free. Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant, 2500 SE Loop 820, Fort Worth. Register: FortWorthTexas.gov/water/info/default.aspx?id=95362.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Water Power: Why Does Water Matter? Community Conversation – 6-8pm. In conjunction with the exhibitions Navigating the West: George Caleb Bingham and the River and Meet Me at the Trinity: Photographs by Terry Evans, join members of the North Texas community and explore the question “Why does water matter?” during this rapid session of five-minute presentations followed by a questionand-answer period. Free. Reservations are required: 817-989-5030 or Visitors@CarterMuseum.org. Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth. CarterMuseum.org.

Sponsored by: Space With A Purpose 4340 Spring Valley Rd Dallas 75144 For more information call 214-519-9642

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Providence Christian School Book Fair ­– Thru Nov 5. Tues, 8am-4pm, Wed, 8am-12pm. The community is invited to the Providence Book Fair, which features classical literature ­– some of which is out of print. The following categories are included: holiday, inspirational, history, reference, readers, biography, art, architecture, picture books, expanded selection of vintage and out of print books, audio books, maps, games and music. Providence Christian School, 5002 W Lovers Ln, Dallas. PCSTX.org.

Mindful Mommy To Be – 5-8pm. Nutrition, overcoming fears, birth planning and how chiropractic care benefits mother and baby. For couples to learn holistic support tools for a successful pregnancy. $20/couple.

HealthWorks, 2317 Coit Rd, Ste B, Plano. Deja Erwin: 972-612-1800. HealthWorksTX.com.

Providence Christian School Open House ­– 6:308:30pm. Providence Christian School of Texas invites those interested in learning more about its classical Christian school to attend this open house. Grades are from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Providence Christian School, 5002 W Lovers Ln, Dallas. 214-3022809. PCSTX.org.

Film Screening: A Will for the Woods & Green Burial Discussion – 7-9pm. Explore the green burial movement during a special film screening of A Will for the Woods, an award-winning documentary exploring one man’s journey and preparation for his own green burial. Discussion follows with filmmakers and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department guest. Limited seating.

Free with admission. Reserve complimentary tickets in advance. Perot Museum of Science and Nature, 2201 N Field Street, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Film Screening: 5 Broken Cameras – 7-9pm. An award-winning Palestinian-Israeli-French production, the film is a deeply personal, first-hand account of life and non-violent resistance in Bil’in, a West Bank village surrounded by Israeli settlements. It follows one family’s evolution over five years of village upheaval.

Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas. JudAnnWat@sbcglobal.net.

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Feed the Community Watch Party & Mini Veterans Day Film Festival – 6-10pm. Eden’s Organic Garden Center is hosting a mini film festival in honor of Veteran’s Day. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Films include Terra Firma, about three women vets returning home who found ways to heal the hidden wounds of war through farming. Ground Operations is a film that champions the growing network of combat veterans who are transitioning into careers as sustainable farmers, ranchers and artisan food producers. $2 donation to the Feed the Soil, Feed the Community campaign. Vets/ free. Eden’s Organic Garden Center, 4710 Pioneer Rd, Balch Springs. Facebook.com/CSAfarmandmarket.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Prairie Tour – 9-11am. Experience the beauty of fall on the prairie as LLELA staff lead a two-hour walking

tour. Minimum age 10 years. $10. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, Corner of Jones and Kealy Sts, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-3930 or LisaCole@unt.edu. IAS.UNT.edu/llela/main.htm.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Walk to Cure Psoriasis – 8:30am-1pm. The Walk to Cure Psoriasis is a family friendly, non-competitive 1K or 5K walk and raises money for research, health education and advocacy programs at the National Psoriasis Foundation. The walk also includes a health fair and concert by Dylan B and the Dirty Rhythm Blues Band. Bring your chair or blanket and relax to smooth blues music. Free. Participants asked to raise donations. River Legacy Park, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. 800-723-9166, ext 557. NKennedy@ Psoriasis.org. Psoriasis.org/Walk/Dallas-FortWorth.

Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Composting Class – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to reduce the waste carried to landfills by composting more and throwing away less. This program teaches the composting process, the different types and methods of composting, as well as how to compost and its importance. Space is limited. Free. Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center Pavilion, 17360 Coit Road, Bldg C, Dallas. Register: 214-6703155. SaveDallasWater.com.

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Photographer Dan Leffel will present his experiences in hiking trails of the Cascade Mountains of Central Oregon, and will cover the Alaska Inside Passage, including whales and bears. Techniques to improve your photography also will be presented. Free. REI Dallas, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org. DallasSierraClub.org.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Coppell Senior Center Craft Fair – 9am-12pm.

Start your holiday shopping or find a special gift. Free popcorn to enjoy while you shop. Kiddy Krafts will be held from 9:30-11:30am, $2 per child. Free admission.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

Texas Recycles Day Celebration & One Stop Drop – 9am-12pm. Clean your closets, garage and attic and bring the following reusable items (clean and in good condition) to the one day drop-off collection event.

Give unwanted items new life, including bicycles, smart phones, books, clothing, eye glasses, pet products, knitting supplies and blankets. While you’re here, visit the compost fair (pre-registration required), the New Leash on Life Mobile Animal Shelter, secure document shredding (two box limit per household) and get to operate a recycling truck. Free. Chase Oaks Church, 281 Legacy Dr, Plano. Melinda Haggerty: 972-941-5294.

Family Campout – Thru Nov. 16. 6pm-10am. Bring your tent and sleeping bag and the staff will take care of the rest. Includes guided programming, s’mores and breakfast on Sunday. $25/per camper. Cedar Ridge Preserve, 7171 Mt Creek Pkwy, Dallas. 469-6261980. DogwoodCanyon.Audubon.org.

Lunchtime Music – 12-1pm. Bring lunch and enjoy music in the park. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Native Prairies Association of Texas: Fort Worth Chapter Meeting – 6:30-7:30pm. Prairie enthusiasts, master naturalists, bird watchers, landowners, educators and anyone else interested in prairies is welcome. Westside Presbyterian Church, 8700 Chapin Rd, Fort Worth. Jo Ann Collins: JoACollins@gmail. com or 817-689-0098.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY! Dallas Veteran’s Day Parade – 11 a.m. Massing of the colors in front of City Hall at 11 am. The parade will commence following the official ceremony. The route will start at Reunion Arena, will proceed north on Houston, east on Main, south on Ervay, west on Young, south on Akard and pass in review in front of City Hall.

Military vehicles and equipment, veterans organizations, civic and corporate displays will be available for viewing at 9:30 am in front of City Hall. Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla, Dallas. VetsDayInDallas.org.

Jazz Vocalist Damon K Clark – 6-8pm. The mellifluous tenor minimizes the aesthetic distance between the classical and jazz worlds. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dllas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Solving Problems with Coyotes – 6:30-8pm. This seminar hosted by the The Humane Society of the United States will feature tips for protecting pets from coyotes, reducing coyote attractants in neighborhoods and how to haze bold coyotes. Communities such as Denver, Colo., have achieved remarkable success using non-lethal deterrence programs. Free. Winfrey Point, E Lawther Dr, White Rock Lake Trail, Dallas. Info: Lynsey White Dasher, LWhite@HumaneSociety.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Recycling Center Tour – 11:30am-12:30pm. If you’ve ever wondered how recyclables are processed at the recycling center, join Keep Fort Worth Beautiful for a tour. Free. RSVP: Debbie Branch, Debbie.Branch@ FortWorthTexas.gov. FortWorthTexas.gov/kfwb.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

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Simply Beautiful: Photographs from National Geographic – 1-5pm. Closing day of exhibit assembled by award-winning National Geographic photographer Annie Griffiths. The exhibit features more than 50 photographs that cover the Society’s core mission areas: exploration, wildlife, cultures, science and nature.Free.

Irving Arts Center, 3333 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving.

IrvingArtsCenter.com.

The 12 Days of Christmas at Night – Sun-Thurs thru Jan. 4, Nov 28-29. 6-10pm. Guests will have the opportunity to stroll the Dallas Arboretum at night as they view The 12 Days of Christmas exhibit and enjoy Victorian-inspired carolers and special holiday refresh-

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ments. $10-$20. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. DallasArboretum.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Strollfit with Baby Bootcamp – 10-11am. Bond with your little one while getting a workout. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

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Dallas Times Herald 1963: Photographers Remember the Kennedy Assassination – 7pm. What began as a routine assignment for Dallas Times Herald photographers William Allen, Darryl Heikes, Bob Jackson and Eamon Kennedy quickly evolved into one of the most significant news stories of the 20th century. The four former Dallas Times Herald photographers will recount their unique memories of what it was like to be caught in the whirlwind of historical events and how the experience affected their careers and personal lives. $25. Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, 411 Elm St, Dallas. 214-747-6660. JFK.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Lunchtime Music – 12-1pm. Bring lunch and enjoy music in the park. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Harvesting the Sun through Solar Energy – 11am12:30pm. Learn the basics of harnessing one of our most valuable renewable energy sources: solar. Expert Dan Lepinski will teach participants how to harvest solar for home use, which helps ease pressures on the environment. Free. Biodiversity Ed Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellCommunityGarden.org.

water-related issues) in American art, this lecture series features a diversity of artworks from the 16th century to the present day. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth.

CarterMuseum.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Showcase – 6-8pm. This annual jazz showcase highlights the talented seniors at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, under the direction of Bart Marantz.

Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase.

Dllas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Anne Hills & Michael Smith – 8pm. Contemporary folk singers perform. $15-$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org.

Connemara Meadow Open House – 1-5pm. 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.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 TUF Turkey 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run – 8am. Sponsored by Transform U Fitness whose mission is to raise needed funds for Journey to Dream, dedicated to assisting homeless, abandoned and at-risk youth in the Lewisville area. $15-$25. Transform U Fitness, 1565 W Main St, Ste 240, Lewisville. 214-577-9641.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Water Matters in American Art Lecture Series – 3-4pm. Presentation by Dr. Mark Thistlethwaite, Kay and Velma Kimbell Chair of Art History at Texas Christian University. Taking as its theme the appearance, meaning and importance of water (and

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Lunchtime Music – 12-1pm. Bring lunch and enjoy music in the park. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Thanks Giving Hope Fun Run – 8am. One-mile fun run in conjunction with timed 5K in Prestonwood. Benefits Haitian Roots. $25. Campbell Green Park, Hillcrest & Campbell, Dallas. ThanksGivingHope.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Fort Worth Parade of Lights ­– 6pm. Annual parade featuring illuminated floats. Free. Reserved seating available. Starts at Belknap & Throckmorton, Fort Worth. FortWorthParadeOfLights.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Tai Chi with El Centro College – 8-9am. Center yourself with a tai chi class. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Beauty & The Beast: A Traditional British Panto – Thru Dec 28. 7:30pm, Fri; 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Sat; 1:30pm & 5pm, Sun. Theatre Britain presents the world premiere of pantomime by Jackie Mellor-Guin.

Includes wacky characters, the dame, a ghost, a black light scene and audience participation. $21/adults, $16/students/seniors (60+), $11/under age 14. The Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Ave, Plano. Tickets & more info: 972-490-4202 or Theatre-Britain.com.

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Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

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daily 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.

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.

The IMAX Experience: Ft Worth – Showtimes online. Features include Born to Wild; Island of Lemurs; Jerusalem; The Polar Express; Reel Adventures in Science: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Rocky Mountain Express; Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun. $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.

The Trains at Northpark – Nov22-Jan 4. Mon thru Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 12-6pm. Early closings Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The Trains at NorthPark includes trains rolling across 1,600 feet of track on a journey across America.

The exhibit encompasses more than 4,000 square feet of train-themed environments, with all the trimmings of the holiday train travel experience. $3-$7. The NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expwy, Dallas.

Carrie Arnot: 214-631-7354. CArnot@rmhdallas.org.

RMHDallas.org/Trains.

Zen to Go – Mon thru Thurs. 12-12:45pm. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted.

Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson.

972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

selection of delicious cheeses from around the world.

Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/ HighlandPark.

sunday 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.

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. DallasMedi tationCenter.com.

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.

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.

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

Core 30 – 9:30-10am. Core 30 is a brand new 30-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.

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.

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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. Clear the mind to gain clarity of personal goals and improve health. $5. Institute for Total Wellness, 1700 Commerce St, Ste 1400, Dallas. RSVP: 214-717-6300. 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.

Monthly Meditation – 2nd Mon. 7:30-8:30pm.

Join Lake Highlands Acupuncture for this monthly meditation. Beginners and seasoned meditators alike are welcome. RSVP suggested. Donations welcome.

Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E NW Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. Heather.Harper.Ellett@gmail. com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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. $140/ adults, $110/seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Yo-Lates – 10:30-11:30am. Yoga poses are performed in a slow flowing progression mixed with Pilates, focusing on posture and core stability to create symmetry, flexibility and strength. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd&4th Tues. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker specializing in this area of expertise presents information at the second meeting of each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940.

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

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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.

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.

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. $10-$15/class.

Package available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.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.

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.

Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126.

AnandaDallas@aol.com. AnandaDallas.org.

YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship – 7-9pm. A meditation and teaching series for young adults in their 20s and 30s, facilitated by Brother ChiSing, David Morcom, Christina Clark and trained Young Adult co-facilitators. Each evening will include a beginner-friendly walking and sitting meditation, a song or two, Dharma teachings, sharing, discussion and refreshments afterwards. Donation. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-4327871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Meditation for Health and Healing – 7-9pm. Join experienced teachers Jon and Linda Caswell as they guide students through a practical, secular practice for the ordinary Joe. No chanting or incense! Donation.

Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. Heather@LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

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.

Group Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with likeminded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy.

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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.

Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group – 5-6:30pm. 1st Wed. Cindy Marshall, M.D., director of Memory Care at Baylor Neuroscience Center, will address the unique concerns, challenges, & treatments associated with LBD. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940.

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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.

thursday 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.

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

Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of begin-

ning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Fit Dance Plus – 9:30-10:30am. Aerobic fun with simple foot patterns, working around a chair, adding balls and or weights for coordination, balance and muscle work and ending with gentle stretching. Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

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.

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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.

Coppell Farmers Market – Thru Nov. 22. 8am12pm. The Coppell Farmers Market features a wide range of local seasonal produce; pastured, grass-raised meats; free-range chicken and eggs; artisan cheeses and breads; ready-to-eat dishes; and much more. Free admission. Old Town Coppell, 793 S Coppell Rd, Coppell. 972-304-7043. Info@CoppellFarmersMarket.org. CoppellFarmersMarket.org.

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. 214-671-1381.

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Yo-Lates – 1-3pm. Bring your piece of junque, then reify it into a sparkling piece of garden art. Beads provided. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. Preregistration required: 972-462-5136.

Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker specializing in this area of expertise presents information at the second meeting of each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940.

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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.

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 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.

If you rest, you rust. ~Helen Hayes

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

Kirtan Music Jam – 7-8pm. 1st Fri. Join us for kirtan, the mantra meditation as song. It calms your mind of fear & anxiety & opens your heart letting the divine invade with true love. Free. Atma Bhakti Yoga Center, 6315 Lindlsey Ave, Dallas. 469-563-2862.

AtmaBhaktiYoga@gmail.com.

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.

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.

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. $10-$15/class.

Package available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Target First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-2425100. 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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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Publisher@NADallas.com to request our media kit.

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 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkway, #1000, Irving 1106 N. Galloway Ave, Mesquite 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.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. See ad on page 12.

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.

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES

Dr. Shalina Luna 7201-A Baker Blvd, Richland Hills, TX 469-471.5981 GetHealthyAlternatives.info ShalinaLunaPHD@doctor.cm

As an Alternative Health Consultant, Dr. Luna consults with individuals to evaluate their current health situations, and works towards educating and implementing diet and nutritional programs, assisting medical professionals to meet both physical and emotional needs of her clients. Working with each patient along with members of their medical team helps to create a strong professional relationship and ensures that each client receives the best quality care possible. Dr. Luna is a Naturopath and certified Holistic Health Practitioner focusing on helping patients obtain optimal emotional and physical health. Dr. Luna holds a PhD. in Spiritual Healing and Holistic Studies, is certified in Mind/Body Medicine and Natural Healthcare through several accredited naturopathic certification agencies and has completed coursework in nutrition and holistic studies from the School of Natural Medicine, Luna Holistics, Harvard Medical School and Stanford School of Medicine. See ad on page 23.

BODY CONTOURING ULTIMATE BODY WRAP

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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 214-469-8326 for more information. See ad on page 22.

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 10.

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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.

COACHING LIFE STRATEGIES – FOR EFFECTIVE AND MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS Hami ‘Hamydeh’ Safavi Life Coach/Executive Coach 4100 Spring Valley Rd.; Suite 600, Dallas, TX 203-209-8842 Hami.safavi@yahoo.com

Hami Safavi is a 20-year results oriented Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) expert and Personal and Executive Coach. She can help you- Close the gap between where you are and where you want to be; Unlock insight, take action and create positive change in any context; Focus on solutions -- not the problems; and Experience greater enjoyment of a balanced life. Call 203-209-8842 now for an appointment.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY Richardson East Pharmacy

189 Plano Rd #120, Richardson 972-234-4668 Locally owned and operated by Pharmacist with over 25 years of clinical experience. We provide solutions to your problems with personal service and wellness care, free Delivery (within 3 miles), most major insurance accepted, electronic delivery from physicians and Medicare and Medicaid accepted. Compounding specialties include: Sports medicine, Wound Care, Veterinary Medications, and Bio Identical Hormones. See ad on page 15.

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.

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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.

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ENERGY BREEZE ENERGY

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Texas. Wind power saves water vs. spends it, and our wind farms save Texas over 7.8 billion gallons of water a year. In the U.S., wind power will save about 30 trillion bottles of water, by 2030. Powering your home with coal, gas, or nuclear energy uses as much water as leaving a shower on for the entire day. Wind power? It uses no water; which, when you’re in a drought-plagued state like Texas, can be critical, By using wind for your energy needs, not only do you do good by the environment, you also do well by your wallet. At an average of 8.6 cents per kilowatt hour, Breeze Energy residential rates are lower than both TXU and Green Mountain for average 12-month plans. See ad on back cover.

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

ESSENTIAL OILS

6035 Royal Lane, Dallas 214-739-3668 DallasFootSolutions@att.net FootSolutions.com/Dallas

DoTERRA CERTIFIED PURE THERAPEUTIC GRADE Lynn Mattingly Wellness Advocate 817-800-6324 Mydoterra.com/glm

Ancient civilizations utilized essential oils as their medicinals and now modern science is rediscovering essential oils ability to bypass the blood-brain barrier. Essential oils are also lipid solublecapable of penetrating cell membranes.

In an era of “Super Germs”, essential oils contain oxygen molecules that help transport nutrients to starving human cells. DōTERRRA is the industry standard being the Certified Pure Therapeutic Oils that are beyond organic; promoting emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing for the whole family, kids and even pets. Learn how to makeover your medicine cabinet for pennies on the dollar of synthetic products, contact for a free gift with consultation at 817-800-6324.

RESTORING EDEN / DOTERRA

Kelley Walker, Dr. Sears Certified Health Coach 3200 S. Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie 817-253-0049 RestoringEden@ymail.com RestoringEden.me RestoringEden.eoinfo.com

Restoring Eden’s vision is to educate and encourage others In the pursuit of healthy living and disease prevention with plant based nutrition and healthcare alternatives.

God gave us everything we need for abundant wellness in His creation in the Garden of Eden. Clean eating of fruits, vegetables and and the pure extracts from plants are essential in restoring Eden’s original blueprint for abundant life. As a Certified Health Coach for Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, I also offer a variety of wellness workshops and classes for Families, Prime- Time Health and Expecting Women.

These workshops are excellent wellness programs for organizations and corporations. See ad on page 33.

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.

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 972-704-8291 for immediate response and estimate.

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 469-953-0244 for an interview and appointment.

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PRIMACARE

GLITZ ORGANIC SALON

By Appointment Only 214-824-5489 Debi@GlitzOrganicSalon.com GlitzOrganicSalon.com

Glitz Organic Salon is Dallas County premier organic hair salon. All our products come from the United Kingdom and are Certified Organic, Vegan and animal cruelty free.

Gone are the noxious fumes, stinging scalp, and watery eyes. We are ammonia free, high performance long-lasting permanent hair color. Your hair will be healthier, shinier, and more natural than ever before. We guarantee it. Our services include haircuts, hair coloring, hair straightening, weft creations and hair bonding extensions. Like us on Face Book as you check out pics of our peeps.

Swank Salon Organic Color Bar & Boutique 15635 Quorum Dr, Addison 75001 972-387-9265 SwankSalon.org

We are a preferred Moroccan Oil & Milkshake salon with nationally and internationally trained stylists that offer the highest professionalism by specializing in all forms of color, hair cutting and styling, as well as complete makeovers. We offer affordable luxury for all, from celebrities, to moms, to career professionals. The organic color bar is a top-quality option for Swank Salon clients that opens up the door for the ecofriendly and those beauty-conscious mavens with sensitive skin. Come to the hair salon in Addison that knows the best techniques, tools and brands in the industry. Call and schedule your appointment today. See ad on page 25.

13 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 888-286-4603 PrimaCare.com With 13 Urgent Care Centers across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, PrimaCare serves the medical needs of area families with courtesy, convenience and compassion. Open 7 days a week, and extended evening and weekend hours. No appointment is necessary. Most insurance is accepted. Use our Call Ahead Service and wait where your want.

Open hours: Monday – Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday – Sunday 8am – 5pm. See ad on page 17.

HERBAL MEDICINE ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS

Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 214-887-8325 Leslie.ACN_Herbs@yahoo.com LeslieDuong.com AC Herbs and Vitamins special-

Leslie Duong is a licensed Herbalist, BS Biology, and Health Nutritionist, with 20 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 21.

HEALTH CARE BAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

1-800-4BAYLOR BaylorHealth.com/CancerCare Baylor Health Care has a network of comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, offering a full range of cancerrelated and integrative medical services. Whether you want to learn about different types of cancer, screenings, prevention, healthy living and support, Baylor is here for you. Our system of hospitals and outpatient centers offers the experience, expertise and technology you can trust. We are committed not only to diagnosing and treating you, but also helping you make lifestyle adjustments even after you leave our facilities. Call us for physician referral or for more information. See ad on page 4.

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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Dr. Alex Bekker

5209 Heritage Ave., Suite 410, Colleyville 817-545-5400 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 ESSENTIAL BODYWORKS

1210 Old Gate Lane, Suite 202, Dallas 214- 842-3645 With extensive experience in therapeutic massage,our modalities include: Trigger Point, Sports, Lymphatic Drainage, Sinus & Headache, Reflexology, Pregnancy, LaStone© Hot Stone, Myofascial/Neuromuscular Release, Non-Surgical Face Lift and Injury/Post-Surgical/Medical Rehab. Our clients have ranged in age from 2 months to 87 years. Our goal is to provide gentle, caring and effective massage for our clients. “Therapeutic Massage For A Healthier You”.

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.

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MEDICAL 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 14.

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 ad on page 2 & 10.

LWD MED, PLLC

Jennifer Engels, MD Living Well Health and Wellness Center 14330 Midway Rd, Ste 121, Dallas 972-930-0260 Dr. Jennifer Engels would like to help you investigate what might be the root cause of your problems and help guide you on a journey away from illness and disease onto a path of health and wellness. She previously worked for many years as an Interventional Breast Radiologist and now draws upon that knowledge to help women identify their risk factors for breast cancer and counsels women on appropriate screening programs. She uses the latest technology to test for any nutritional deficiencies that could be corrected and any underlying food sensitivity that could be exacerbating the problem. She offers patients an individualized nutritional and lifestyle program in order to help them achieve their ultimate health. Call for an appointment now at 972-930-0260.

DR. JOHN WOODWARD, MD

Natural Health Shop

Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Lane, Suite A-315, Dallas 972-566-7870 AboutHormones.org

Dr Woodward has been practicing medicine in Dallas since 1968 and specializes in hormone replacement for both men and women. He is board certified in Gynecology and has been a pioneer in bio-identical hormone replacement for 30 years. Dr. Woodward also specializes in the diagnosis and management of Breast Cancer and Diabetes. He has developed an innovative and more effective method to help the body make some of its own hormones.

The Cooper Clinic in Dallas conducted two studies of his patients to determine bone density and arterial calcium buildup. The studies found that Dr. Woodward’s patients have 11% better bone density and 26% less calcified arteriosclerotic plaques than patients referred by other doctors. This tells you that bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is not only effective but also safer.

If you are suffering from hormone depletion, I urge you to learn more about bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. Please call for an appointment at 972-566-7870.

NEUROFEEDBACK DALLAS BRAIN CHANGERS

Dr Stephanie Golder & Mindy Fritz 10000 North Central Expressway #400, Dallas, TX 214-997-4990 DallasBrainChangers.com Specializing in reducing or alleviating symptoms of many 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 noninvasive and does not involve medication.

Call 214-997-4990 for a consultation. See ad on page 13.

Great men are those who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force—that thoughts rule the world. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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 31.

SYLVIA MOORE

Independent Isagenix Distributor SylviaMoore1.Isagenix.com Sylvia Moore is an Independent Associate with Isagenix International, one of the fastest-growing companies in North America. Our proprietary solutions are transforming the Healthy Aging, Performance & Energy, and Weight-Loss industries. Our no-compromise approach to health and wealth generating opportunities helps thousands achieve their dreams—physically and financially. Visit SylviaMoore1.Isagenix.com to learn more about all of these opportunities.

ORGANIC FOODS TEXAS DAILY HARVEST 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.

NUTRITION Living Well Health and Wellness Center

THREE HAPPY COWS

Betty Murray, CN, IFMCP, CHC 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.

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.

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PEDIATRICS

OSTEOPATHY

HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Cranial Osteopath

Liz Chapek, D.O. 214-341-8742 Chapek.DoctorsOffice.net For structural and internal problems, head and body, to optimize inherent healing abilities: Infant (nursing, head shape, inconsolable crying), Young Child (developmental delay, recurrent ear infections), Female (infertility, pregnancy), All Ages (head trauma, pain/strain, imbalanced internal systems). For information: call us or check website’s Home and Practice News pages.

4851 Legacy Dr, Suite 301, Frisco, TX 972-294-0808 HealthyKidsPediatrics.com

Where your child’s healthy is our passion. We are an integrative holistic practice; offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. We believe optimal health is more than the absence of disease. It involves living the sort of lifestyle that promotes and embraces it.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING ALFRESCO LIVING, LLC 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.

Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment. ~Paramahansa Yogananda

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 36.

LONE STAR DOG DOORS

PAIN MANAGEMENT SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Suite 1009 Irving, TX 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.ux Senergy.us

Senergy Medical Group is the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO invented by Dr. Jerry Tennant of Colleyville. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer health care professionals and home users an affordable, drug free and user-friendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe pain and intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in the management of post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. The Biomodulator uses technology designed to stimulate the body’s natural release of chemicals and by giving the cells the energy they are lacking.

When the cells are restored to their optimal level of energy the body can heal itself. There are many success stories and testimonials of patients’ recovery and pain reduction, some of which can be seen on our website. Senergy is not a medical office and cannot provide any medical advice or diagnosis. To make an appointment with Dr. Tennant, please contact his office at Tennant Institute for Integrative Medicine at 972-580-1156. See ad on page 30.

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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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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.

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.

SPAS DEER LAKE LODGE ORGANIC SPA& WELLNESS RESORT

10500 Deer Lake Lodge Rd. Montgomery, TX 77316 936-647-1383 DeerLakeLodge.com At Deer Lake Lodge guests are inspired to maintain or jump start wellness lifestyles with detoxification and cleansing programs that encourage and renew. Situated on 50 acres of wooded estate, 45 minutes from downtown Houston, this holistic wellness destination is secluded with a limited number of guests – ensuring each visitor’s personal quest for wellbeing is an attentive experience –and a sustainable, eco-friendly vibe, from building practices to landscaping to water and lighting.

Self-directed, multifaceted detox programs combine with juice fasting, colonics, fitness classes, energy work, spa treatments and weight loss. See ad on page 3.

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.

Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE

5502 Ben Davis, Sachse UnityOfSachse.com 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com We teach positive psychology base on the Spiritual teachings of Jesus. Unity Church of Sachse holds services each Sunday morning at 11:30 am. Please join us each week as we share truths and principles to help you along your spiritual journey. After the service, join us for coffee and conversation. You will find recordings of each week’s message on our website to listen to at your convenience. Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available. Please call for appointment.

All events are posted on our website.

STRESS MANAGEMENT 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

YARD AND GARDEN

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 20.

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT – Natural Awakenings Dallas Metroplex edition is hiring a part-time advertising sales representative. Experience in print or other media sales is preferred. Applicant must have interest in healthy living and must be self-starter. Job is commissionbased with high incentive-based payouts and offers flexible schedule. Benefits include meeting interesting people doing innovative work in the green, healthy and sustainable living fields. Please email resume to Publisher@NADallas.com and sate Ad Sales Consultant in the subject line.

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.

YOGA Lisa Ware, E-RYT500

WELLNESS CENTERS ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS and thermography CENTER

Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3345 Western Center Blvd, Suite 140 Ft Worth, TX 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com We help with acute and chronic health concerns ranging from autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut issues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, saliva hormone testing, essential oils, Platinum Energy foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We also offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 25 & 29.

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Reiki Master Teacher, Founder, Yoga 4 Love 469-437-1334 Yoga4Love.net

Offering Yoga 4 Love (Y4L) Advanced Training Programs -200 hour Live Online and 300 hour In Studio.

We also provide Nutrition-Plus 90 Days to Feeling Fit; Life Coaching; Energy Work; Reiki and Online Yoga Classes. Yoga 4 Love facilitates an atmosphere of personal transformation through a strong mind | body | spirit connection. We are involved in extensive community service and collaborate with many community partners, conscious businesses and friends to expose as many as possible to the life enhancing effects of Yoga and meditation. Other Services: Goddess and Divine Feminine Empowerment, meditations, conscious music concerts, community events, festivals and conferences. Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio provides Far Infrared Hot Yoga, Beginner Yoga 101, Zumba, Pilates, Workshops and Dragonfly Spa. The Studio is located at 558 Bluebird Lane Red Oak, Texas.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PRACTITIONER SPACE FOR LEASE SPACE FOR LEASE WITHIN THE DALLAS MEDITATION CENTER. Tranquil energy, lovely interior, community spirit, convenient, central location. Rates range from $400 to $800 per month. www.DallasMeditationCenter.com. 727 S. Floyd Rd., Richardson, TX 75080, 972-432-7871.

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Eva Palomo Green Cleaning

No time to clean, we’ll do it for you. With mind at peace that your house is clean and you protect your health and the planet because we only use green products. Weekly, biweekly, and once a month services. Call or email for an estimate. 954-593-1729.

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Home Defense Kit

Essential oils have been used for centuries to clean and purify the home. The Home Defense Kit contains 8 oils known for anti viral/bacterial properties free e-book www. trygodesana.com, 504 475-3754.

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WORK/LIFE BALANCE Power Connections Luncheon

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Noon to 1:30pm

Cityplace Tower, 2711 N Haskell St 3rd Floor at “Kitchen D” ELAINE DODSON, INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED BEAUTY AND WELLNESS GURU ON:

“Healthy Holiday Cooking for a Healthier You” COME EARLY, ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY: n Chair Massage n Foot Massage n Hand Massage n Acupressure n Make-up Consultation with lots of free samples

DOORS OPEN AT 11:30AM! Additional Door Prize Raffle Tickets Available at the Door

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DOOR PRIZES MAY INCLUDE: n Gift Certificates for: Acupuncture, Massage, Facials, Chiropractic Adjustments, Salt Room Therapy n Gift Baskets n Yoga Classes n Organic Products n Life Coaching Sessions

THANK YOU PREVIOUS SPONSORS: Certified Coaches Federation • East-West Acupuncture • Living Well Dallas Wellness Center • DaVinci Teeth Whitening • Komen Dallas Race for the Cure • Abundant Life Wellness Center • Larry North Fitness & Spa and Dallas Health Helpers BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Work Life Balance Institute America

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Healthy Dining in the Metroplex —8— METROPLEX LOCATIONS

1. Preston 214-360-7569 6100 Luther Ln, Dallas 75225 2. Royal 214-613-2841 5960 Royal Ln, Dallas 75230 3.SMU 214-520-6878 6403 Hillcrest, Dallas 75205 4. Lemmon 214-780-0602 4015 Lemmon Ave, Dallas 75219

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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