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occurrence these days; parents behaving badly. It was supposed to be a fun day out, watching our kids play and yes, compete. Unfortunately, it turned into a situation where I was horribly embarrassed to be sitting in the parents’ section. From the mom standing front and center pointing and shrieking in response to the referee’s calls to the coach bellowing to his team and other parents making fun of him, it was just ugly. Win, lose or draw, I am fine with competition. I think it can make things grow, improve and innovate. But I believe we need to civilly compete confidently and heartily, with a longer view of what’s really going on in the name of fun. What occurred that day wasn’t good, clean competitiveness, it was shrill and angry. We hear a lot about saving the planet and things we can do to clean it up, like picking up trash, reducing waste and not polluting. I’d like to remind us all that the words we speak and the energy we put behind those words as we push them out leave a wake of either positivity and joy or pollute the world with negativity that only serves to seed and feed more negativity. So, parents, grandparents, cousins and friends, I implore you—before you attend sporting events, check your energy and set an intention to enjoy the game and bring joy to those around you by being a fun, energetic fan that helps to heighten the excitement. You might even clap or compliment the other team when they’ve made a great play in the spirit of good sportsmanship. Of course, please leave the field free of trash and debris, but as the game is played, cheer with the intention of leaving the energy field better than you found it.
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15 TEXTING AFFECTS MORE THAN JUST THE NECK
by Cecilia Yu
16 FAST WHOLE-FOOD MUNCHIES
Tasty Homemade Alternatives to Junk Food by Judith Fertig
19 DAD MATTERS
How to be the Father Kids Need by Armin Brott
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Natural Ways to Prevent Hair Loss by Jody McCutcheon
22 GAY HENDRICKS ON NURTURING LOVE IN MIDLIFE
Why Growing Up Can Mean Loving Better by S. Alison Chabonais
24 HAPPY ALL DAY
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Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life by Judith Fertig
28 BUFF AND BALANCED Bodybuilders Turn to Yoga by Aimee Hughes
30 SUNSCREEN FROM THE INSIDE-OUT
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32 HOT DAYS ARE HARD ON PETS
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newsbriefs Celebrating Jack Culverhouse for Charity
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ancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children 5 to 14 years old, and the Tough Like Jack Foundation, named for Jack Culverhouse, who succumbed to a brain tumor in 2015, will hold the Tough Like Jack one-mile muddy obstacle course on July 23, at a farm in Princeton. Gates open at 9 a.m. and the race starts at 10 a.m. for kids 4 to 17 years old. Contestants can run, crawl, slide and otherwise navigate 12 obstacles and enjoy other events. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, medal and meal voucher. There will also be a DJ, face painting, hairspray coloring, a bounce house, mud trucks on display and obstacles to sample. Damon Cole, a Ft. Worth police officer who spends his off time driving around the country visiting sick children with cancer and other childhood diseases, will be a featured guest. Registration is $25 before Jul. 1 and $30 after. Location; 7955 CR 831, Princeton (15 minutes east of McKinney). For more information or to register, visit ToughLikeJack.com. See ad, page 33.
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zone season, like warmer weather, is upon us. As the temperature rises, air quality generally worsens, so it is important for residents to do their part to lessen emissions in the spring and summer. On June 24, Clean Air Action Day, individuals have the opportunity to commit to clean air actions and share how they will lend a hand with our community. They can choose to use the Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Fort Worth Transportation Authority or Denton County Transportation Authority; carpool or vanpool; limit or avoid idling; bicycle or walk instead of driving; report smoking vehicles; and take lunch to work instead of going out to eat. The North Central Texas Council of Governments operates several programs to give residents the tools to contribute. One is Air North Texas, a regional partnership and campaign encouraging individuals, businesses and governments in North Texas to make clean air choices by promoting behavioral and lifestyle changes that impact their health and the environment. For more information, visit at AirNorthTexas.org. See ad, back cover.
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he Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will present the Texas Heritage Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 4, to celebrate all that makes the Lone Star State so spectacular. The Festival features Western music, local artisans, historical demonstrations and interactive children’s activities. Guests can rustle up some tasty Texas grub, meet resident wildlife ambassadors and explore the Native Texas Butterfly Garden. Children will love exploring the Heard’s Pioneer Village, comprised of eight pint-sized buildings typical of prairie settlements in the late 1800s— such as a schoolhouse, general store and settlers’ cabins. Free admission for children under 2, Heard members and McKinney residents (proof required), see website for details. Tickets include general admission to Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary for the day of the event and free parking and cost $9 for adults, $6 for seniors 60 and up and children 3 through 12. HeardMuseum. org/TXheritage.
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he Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, in McKinney, will debut their new Design-a-Dino Coloring Contest from June 6 to August 5 to mark the 11th anniversary of the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit that opens September 17. Children 12 and under can submit their original coloring designs for a chance to have it become a custom paint job on the stegosaurus, one of this year’s animatronic exhibit dinosaurs. Other prizes will also be awarded. Contest deadline is Aug. 5. Location: 1 Nature Place, McKinney. For more information, rules, participation instructions and a link to the downloadable coloring sheet, visit HeardMuseum.org/designadino.
Trio Cleanse Available For a Unique Detoxing Experience
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he Cupping Guru and Salt Escape are offering their exclusive Trio Cleanse during June that combines salt room therapy, cupping therapy and 24 hours of cold-pressed juice to create a powerful and effective cleanse. Dana Russell, LMT, ACT, and owner of Cupping Guru, says, “We have combined the knowledge, experience and talents of the best wellness businesses in the area to create a unique, powerful and relaxing cleanse. This is a one-of-a-kind experience.” In one location, clients can spend 50 minutes receiving a customized cupping therapy session for detoxification, relaxation, deep tissue and even cellulite smoothing, and then spend a relaxing 45 minutes in a salt room with infused dead sea salts. Then they take the juice home and begin the 24 hours of cleansing with cold-pressed juice. Russell is certified by the International Cupping Therapy Association. She is also certified as a medical massage therapist. Cost is $169. Location: Salt Escape, 2100 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 140, Plano. For appointments, call 469-831-2795. For more information, visit Cupping.Guru.
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ealtor and lifestyle specialist Darlene Owen will present a workshop, Changing Your Environment Will Change Your Life, from 2 to 5 p.m., June 25, at My Heart Reiki, in Richardson, to uncover who we really are and how we truly want to live. She has partnered with a feng shui master and organizational expert to help attendees discover the basis of attachment to things and people, recognize positive, negative and neutral energy, Darlene Owen identify where they are stuck and learn effective tools to create and maintain their external environment in order to ensure a lasting and healthy internal environment. Owen prides herself on finding the perfect home and then going an extra step to help them live well within it. She says, “Where we live has a big impact on us. The location, what surrounds our home, whether we’ve opted for an urban or rural lifestyle, how our home is laid out and even how it’s furnished all play into the emotional and energetic impact our home has on us.” Admission is free. Location: 1113 Hampshire Lane, Ste. 8, Richardson. RSVP to Darlene Owen at 972-979-7640 or Amy Zepeda at 214-356-0233. See ad, page 32.
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kudos Kim Andrews, a licensed and board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in primary care, has joined the staff at Healthy Kids Pediatrics, in Frisco. With a nursing degree from the University of South Alabama, she was born and raised in Carrollton and currently lives in Frisco. Andrews has worked for Plano Independent School District as a school nurse, at pediatric offices and at local hospitals. Healthy Kids Pediatrics is a functional medicine pediatric practice that promotes the belief that optimal health is more than the absence of disease; it involves living the sort of lifestyle that promotes and embraces it. Location: 4851 Legacy Dr., Ste. 301, Frisco. For appointments, call 972-294-0808. For more information, visit HealthyKidsPediatrics.com. See ad, page 2.
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orth Texas-based journalist Amy Martin has written a new book, Itchy Business: How to Treat the Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Rash, Prevent Exposure and Eradicate the Plant, dealing with the urushiol allergy. The book emerged from her extensive research and lengthy experience in managing wildlife habitats. Amy Martin “Those 12 years gave me a chance to study poison ivy in depth; identifying it, managing it, eradicating it and treating the rash,” says Martin. In Itchy Business, Martin writes, “If you respond to the rash like there’s a poison to be neutralized, you’ll worsen it and harm the skin. By the time the rash is rolling, the ‘poison’ urushiol no longer exists. Approach it like an allergy to be managed and sweet rapid relief is yours. Your sole job is to minimize the damage caused by the immune system’s homicidal, cytotoxic overreaction to urushiol.” For more information, visit Itchy.Biz. natural awakenings
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esearch from the UK University of Surrey has found that witnessing live comedy increases emotional interaction and bonding between the spectators and performer and enhances a general feeling of trust and intimacy among participants through the shared experience. Published in the journal Comedy Studies, the study was conducted by doctoral candidate Tim Miles, who analyzed surveys and interviews of audience members, as well as comedians, including some well-known performers. Miles found that comics and audiences connected through sharing of admiration and empathy. Bonds also formed as the audience began to identify with the observations and experiences of the comic. “Comedy has often been seen to be a bit frivolous, but it’s actually something really important. My work looking at comedians and comedy audiences has shown how live, stand-up comedy fulfills a need for feelings of truth, trust, empathy and intimacy between people, which is really important in a society where many people often complain about feeling isolated,” says Miles.
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wo related studies from the University of California, Berkeley, suggest that the act of admiring the beauty of nature with awe and wonder can decrease inflammation in the body. More than 200 adults reported their experiences of emotions on a particular day, including amusement, awe, compassion, joy, contentment and pride. Samples of the subjects’ gum and cheek tissues were analyzed for cytokines, and the researchers found those that cited emotions of awe, wonder and amazement had the lowest levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6). UC Berkeley professor and co-author of the research Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., says, “That awe, wonder and beauty promote healthier levels of cytokines suggests that the things we do to experience these emotions—a walk in nature, losing oneself in music, beholding art—have a direct influence upon health and life expectancy.”
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ld-fashioned calamine lotions are nearly impossible to find anymore. Retail brands are mostly watered down and combined with ineffective topical antihistamines. But it’s easy to make our own, and with the right botanicals added, powerful enough to tame even poison ivy rash. Start with cosmetic-grade bentonite clay, found online at NAWebstore.com. Mix in some kaolin clay if possible. Start with one part water and one part clay, adding water to make a soft paste. Mix in aloe vera or vegetable glycerin for a smoother spreading lotion. Calamine works because minerals tend to be alkalizing, which soothes the skin. Increase the effect by adding zinc oxide, either as a cream (found in drug stores) or powder. If it just has to be pink, add a bit of iron oxide powder. Stir in baking soda for increased alkalinity and a satisfying scratch when the lotion is rinsed off. Up the effectiveness by adding essential oils or herbal tinctures. The key is focusing on the three Cs of rash relief: calm, cool and constrict. For calming the poison ivy rash, turn to anti-inflammatory herbs such as calendula, chamomile, grindelia or plantain, or best of all, the essential oils blue chamomile or helichrysum. Create a cooling calamine by adding camphor, mint or sassafras. If the rash turns blistery, create a constricting calamine made with burdock, horse chestnut or witch hazel. Amy Martin is the author of the new book, Itchy Business: How to Treat the Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Rash, Prevent Exposure and Eradicate the Plant. For more information, visit Itchy.Biz.
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New Healthy Building Standard The WELL Building Standard, administered by the International WELL Building Institute, is the world’s first development criterion to focus exclusively on human health and wellness. It marries best practices in design and construction with evidence-based medical and scientific research, harnessing the built environment as a vehicle to support human health and well-being. Pioneered by the Delos company and the culmination of seven years of research in partnership with leading scientists, doctors, architects and wellness thought leaders, WELL is grounded in a body of medical research that explores the connection between the buildings where people spend more than 90 percent of their time and the health and wellness impacts on occupants. It sets performance requirements in seven categories: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and state of mind. WELL-certified spaces can help foster improvements in the nutrition, fitness, moods, sleep patterns and performance of occupants. WELL is independently certified by Green Business Certification Inc., which administers the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and associated professional credentialing program. Source: Delos.com
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More U.S. Cities Leaving the Grid Nassau, New York, a town of 5,000 outside Albany, plans to ramp up a combination of rooftop- and ground-mounted solar, wind turbine and landfill methane-capture technologies to generate 100 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2020. “If all goes as planned, within the next four years, all six of the town buildings will be disconnected from the grid,” says Nassau Supervisor Dave Fleming. The New York Department of Public Services wants this trend to grow through its Reforming Energy Vision (REV) initiative. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration is actively working to help municipalities, especially core towns and schools, move toward getting a significant portion of their power from renewable resources. Smaller, cleaner, power systems are less costly and cleaner alternatives to the traditional larger electrical stations. San Diego, California, recently committed to securing 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2035. It’s the largest American city to do so. Already, at least 13 U.S. cities, including San Francisco; Burlington, Vermont; and Aspen, Colorado, have committed to 100 percent clean energy. Las Vegas is among other major cities aiming to follow suit. Hawaii has pledged the same by 2045, the most ambitious standard set by a U.S. state to date. Source: EcoWatch.com 14
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Safely Keep Winged Visitors Away from Outdoor Events Warding off summertime mosquitoes and flies to maintain outdoor fun is especially important given the new disease potential of the mosquito-borne Zika and West Nile viruses. Here are some naturally protective measures. Remove stale, standing water outside the home—including swimming pool covers, clogged rain gutters and buckets—and turn over clay pots and plastic containers, as they all can be prime mosquito-breeding spots, suggests the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Alternatively, a toxin-free backyard pond or water garden can be stocked with mosquito fish like gambusia that feed on and consume large quantities of insect larvae. Avoid applying potent perfumes, soaps and lotions prior to an outdoor event, because such scents attract insects. It always helps to wear light, long-sleeve shirts and pants to protect more skin. Grow plants with odors mosquitoes don’t like. EarthEasy.com suggests citronella, horsemint (aka bee balm), marigolds, ageratum (floss flowers) and catnip. WellnessMama.com also likes lavender, thyme, lemongrass, anything in the mint family and even basil; rub fresh or dried leaves on the skin or apply lavender flowers or oil, especially on hot spots (neck, underarms or behind ears). Use a non-toxic, plastic-free insect-repelling band for kids. Avoid conventional insect repellents, as many contain diethyltoluamide (DEET), one of the top five contaminants of U.S. waterways. Chemicals rinse off into shower and bath drains during later wash-ups.
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new side effect of the ubiquitous smart phone called “text neck” is the result of constantly looking down onto the screen at an uncomfortable angle. Because summer travel may present long waits at airports and riding long distances while texting and gaming, the potential for developing problems associated with the poor positioning of the head and neck increases. Handheld devices are particularly problematic because of their small size and the fact that they are often held while hands are resting on the lap. This means the screen is positioned at an angle requiring the viewer’s head to be tipped downward in order to see the small screen. If we were to look under the skin and see this problem as an architect would see weight distribution of a bridge or building, we would note that the head, which usually weighs eightto-14 pounds, is cradled, supported and attached to the rest of the body by a two-ounce atlas bone, or cervical bone 1 (C1). This bone not only supports the head, but also surrounds the brain stem, so any disruption of the head and neck relationship can also disrupt neural flow to any part of the body. Some of the life events that often act upon this little bone include
forces experienced during a car accident, falling down, sleeping on an ill-fitting pillow and even the birthing process itself. To understand the importance of the C1 and its affect on our daily life; imagine holding onto a big platter, as a waiter or waitress would. If we balance the plate around its center of gravity, we can hold onto it for a long time. But if we try to balance it off that center of gravity, it is a struggle to keep it from falling and the weight will also seem magnified. In order to keep the plate in that position, our finger muscles would have to tighten as they struggle to hold up the weight, as would the muscles of the wrist, forearm, elbow, shoulder, back and even the legs as they compensate for the shift in weight distribution. If the body is forced to experience this misalignment daily, that causes muscles to become accustomed to being in this position— the new normal. Unless we experience the body’s alarm system (pain), we may not even notice that it is occurring. If there’s pain, the body is giving us a warning that something is wrong, and you have the opportunity to correct it before further damage occurs. Many people silence or turn the volume down on the pain alarm with medications, and eventually, the alarm signal is managed or just shuts off. The problem is that while one can no longer hear the alarm, the reason has not been corrected, causing slow, internal and external deterioration, including degradation of posture, gait and nerve impulse conduction. All these problems can have unexpected, longterm negative health consequences, in addition to exacerbating and creating other health issues. To minimize stress, start by being aware of poor positioning and take action to correct it. When reading, working on a computer or using a cellular or handheld device, consider improving the body’s alignment by elevating the screen; working at a table or placing a purse, bag or jacket on our lap and resting the screen there. Always maintain at least a fist-size space between the chin and the chest. Looking any further down will put a strain onto the neck and the muscles all the way down to the low back. Also consider having at least a biannual check-up of the C1 by a dedicated upper cervical chiropractic specialist. Dr. Cecilia Yu is a NUCCA Chiropractic practitioner and owner of Synergy Balance NUCCA Chiropractic Healing Center. For appointments, call 555-555-1212. For more information, visit MySynergyBalance.com. See ad, page 23.
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MUNCHIES Tasty Homemade Alternatives to Junk Food by Judith Fertig
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lanning ahead is an effective key to healthy eating and weight management. Having healthy snacks available, both savory and naturally sweet, helps us to conquer cravings and avoid a sugar rush—or slump. Between-meal nutritious and delicious snacks can be easy to make. Plus, unlike commercial foods, we know their ingredients. Here, Natural Awakenings has tapped two plant-based whole foods experts and cookbook authors for their best snack recipes and tips. “Healthy happens when we’re prepared,” says Elise Museles, of Washington, D.C., the mother of two sons who writes at KaleAndChocolate.com/ blog and recently released Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover. “Nutritious is delicious; healthy doesn’t have to be bland and boring.” she says. Nor does it take hours to make.
“I pick one day a week to do meal prep,” she explains. “After a visit to our Sunday farmers’ market, I work in the kitchen for a few hours so I’m ready to go on Monday and for the rest of the week.” Whenever hunger threatens to derail her from a whole-foods, nutrientdense diet, Museles is equipped with options like protein balls and carrot hummus. She’s also learned that having naturally sweet foods at hand helps divert cravings, realizing, “You just want a sweet thing more if you think you can’t have it. Plus, I think better when my blood sugar is stable.” Museles combines naturally sweet dried fruits such as goji berries and tropical coconut to make a handy snack mix. “Like blending smoothies, this basic trail mix can have many variations,” she says. She also suggests maintaining a well-stocked freezer. Museles freezes berries in season to pop in the blender
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for smoothies; pitted and peeled avocados to thaw and mash over gluten-free toast; and frozen banana slices to layer over nut butter. Canadian Ella Leché, a mother of two daughters best known for her website PureElla.com/blog, is the new author of Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough cookbook. She came to a plant-based lifestyle in 2008 after a whole foods diet helped her overcome a chronic illness. Her blog documents her journey to wellness—one healthy change at a time. Leché, a graphic designer and photographer in Mississauga, near Toronto, started an elimination diet four months after the birth of her first child, when she noticed puzzling symptoms. “I started to make small changes and slowly but surely, I began to recover,” she says. Today her diet is 90 percent vegan and gluten-free. “I had a sweet tooth, but I didn’t have the balance thing figured out,” Leché admits. Foregoing sugar was hard emotionally, even though her body had difficulties with sugar, which seemed correlated to frequent headaches and mood slumps. Slowly, she started emphasizing naturally sweet, pure foods like dates and fruits and found other ways to ease cravings. “Starting the day with a savory, healthy breakfast can cut sugar from your diet because the sweet taste on our tongue essentially sets the brain into craving sugar,” she says. Leché enjoys involving her children in making snacks like healthy turnip or kale chips. When she gets a hankering for something sweet, she chooses her special cranberry and chocolate protein balls, sweetened with dried fruit and bolstered with almonds and walnuts. They take minutes to make and keep in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to three months. Having easy-to-prepare, whole food snacks on hand keeps families happily snacking on quick bites and on track with healthy eating. “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle,” says Museles. “If you like recipes that are good for you, it’s a sustainable lifestyle.” Judith Fertig is the author of the awardwinning Back in the Swing Cookbook and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
Natural Quick Snack Recipes 2 cloves garlic, peeled /4 cup water Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes 1 /2 tsp sea salt 3
Preheat the oven to 300° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make sure the kale leaves are thoroughly dry. Tear them into large pieces and place in a large bowl. Rinse and drain the cashews. In a food processor, process the cashews, bell pepper, garlic, water, lemon juice, yeast flakes and salt until a smooth paste forms. Toss the kale leaves in the paste to fully coat, and then place them on the baking sheet in a single layer; don’t overlap any.
Turnip and Beet Chips Yields: Up to 4 servings 4 turnips, peeled 4 beets, peeled 1 /4 cup grapeseed oil or other neutral oil 1 tsp sea salt
Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the leaves and bake another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving. Note: Alternatively, dehydrate the kale leaves in a food dehydrator for 8 hours on a high setting (no need to turn them over).
Preheat the oven to 325° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the turnips and beets using a mandolin and place in a large bowl. Drizzle the oil over the vegetables, sprinkle with the salt and toss to fully coat.
Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché
Bake for 15 minutes, turning over chips halfway through the baking time. Then lower the temperature to 200° F and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until golden. Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché
Raw Cheesy Kale Chips Yields: 2 servings Bunch of kale, stemmed 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 2 hours 1 /2 red or orange bell pepper natural awakenings
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Superfood Trail Mix Yields: About 3 servings This trail mix is loaded with antioxidants. Pack up a mason jar and store it at the office or other work station or make individual serving packets to take along on hikes. /2 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup walnuts 1 cup goji berries 1 /2 cup coconut flakes 1 /4 cup cacao nibs 1
Raw CranberryChocolate Protein Balls Yields: 20 servings 11/2 cups raw walnuts 1 cup raw pecans 1 /2 cup naturally sweetened dried cranberries 5 Medjool dates, pitted 1 /4 cup raw cacao powder 1 to 2 Tbsp chocolate or vanilla protein powder 1 to 2 tsp water 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 drops liquid stevia Process all of the ingredients in a food processor until a dough forms. Turn off the processor, remove the blade and roll a teaspoon of the dough into a ball using the palms of the hands. Repeat with all the dough. Enjoy between meals or after a workout. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to three months. Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché
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Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and store in an airtight container. Source: Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover, by Elise Museles
Frozen Banana Sandwiches with Almond Butter and Cacao Nibs Yields: 2 servings These take only about 5 minutes to make, and there are no rules when it comes to mixing and matching different nut butters and nutritional boosts. 1 banana 2 Tbsp almond butter 1 tsp cacao nibs Peel, then cut 1 banana in half lengthwise and then slice it in half horizontally. Arrange the quarters on a small baking sheet or freezer-safe plate and spread equal amounts of nut butter on the banana slices. Top with the cacao nibs for added crunch (optional), and then place two banana slices together to make two “sandwiches”. Freeze at least 3 to 4 hours until solid. Then, remove from the tray and store in the freezer in containers (for up to a month), or wrap individually for a graband-go option. Source: Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover, by Elise Museles
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How to be the Father Kids Need by Armin Brott
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merican fatherhood has evolved considerably in the last 50 years. While dads used to be kept out of the delivery room, today, more than 90 percent of new fathers are present for their children’s birth, reflected in MenCare Advocacy’s State of the Worlds’ Fathers. However, being there early on does not necessarily define the scope of future involvement. Overcoming obstacles that might keep men from being the “high-five” dads they and their family need them to be is key. Involved fathers benefit children. Most research on child development has focused on how mothers influence their children, but in recent decades, society has “discovered” fathers. In many studies, pioneering Psychologist Ross Parke, Ph.D., professor emeritus of University of California, Riverside, and others have conclusively shown that children of more-involved dads are better at solving puzzles, score higher on cognitive skills tests, do better in school, are more likely to go to college, are more empathetic, manage their emotions better, have fewer behavior problems, are less likely to suffer from depression or mental illness and are less likely to break laws or become teen parents. Fathering tip: Never miss an opportunity to change a diaper, play with the kids, read stories together or simply ask them about their day.
Equal workplace policies matter. The U.S. is the only economically advanced country that has no nationally mandated paid maternity leave policy and is absent a national paternity leave policy, paid or unpaid. When men don’t get time off to learn basic parenting skills, it’s harder for them to stay engaged later. In 1977, 41 percent of women and 35 percent of men in dual-earner couples reported work-family life conflicts. Today, the figures are 47 percent and 60 percent, respectively, according to the Families and Work Institute’s ongoing National Study of the Changing Workforce. Parenting tip: Advocate for national, paid parenting leave policies for men and women starting with local employers. It benefits both families and companies. Studies by Stanford University, the Families and Work Institute, Gallup, Inc. and others have found that companies with family-friendly benefits enjoy more loyal employees, better morale, lower turnover, fewer arbitrary sick days, higher levels of customer service and higher shareholder returns—all of which contribute to their bottom line. Both genders can be naturally nurturing. Certainly, women are biologically adapted for giving birth and breastfeeding, but Parke found that caring new dads typically cuddle, coo, giggle, rock and feed their babies just as much as new mothers. One hurdle men
face is that they usually have to return to work sooner, and their natural nurturing skills can get rusty, while moms’ get sharper. Opportunity and practice are the biggest predictors of meaningful connections with children. Fathering tip: Don’t assume that a partner knows more. Whatever a mother knows, she learned by making mistakes, and that’s the best way for fathers to learn, too. Be open to complementary expertise. A dad with a mate that praises and supports him will be far more confident and engaged with his child than one with a partner that criticizes him. Parenting tip: No one likes to feel incompetent, so when offering dad advice, do it in a nonthreatening way that supports and compliments his improving skills over time. It may mean adjusting personal standards a bit. Dad should take pride in practicing his unique rapport with offspring. Instead of letting mom pluck a crying or smelly baby from his arms, he can try, “Honey, I’ve got this.” End-running the legal system after divorce. For some 30 years, the default decision in divorce cases has been to award the mother primary physical custody, with limited visitation for the father. More states are now moving toward a presumption of 50-50 physical custody, but it’s not the norm. Therefore, many divorced dads may feel disconnected from their children and suppressed in their parenting role moving forward. Fathering tip: Never give up. Children need their dad in their life and vice-versa. It’s critical to stay in touch. In person is best; phone, email and Skype are decent fallbacks. Make time together feel meaningful as well as normal, instead of falling into a “Disneyland dad” syndrome of trying to make every moment a party. Practice harmonious communications with the ex. The biggest known predictor of children’s future mental and emotional health is how well their parents get along. Separated parents don’t have to be friends, but they do need to acknowledge both parents’ importance to the children and treat each other respectfully. Armin Brott is the author of eight bestselling books on fatherhood, including The Expectant Father and The New Father. Learn more at MrDad.com.
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TRESS STRESS Natural Ways to Prevent Hair Loss by Jody McCutcheon
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ncient Egyptians sought to stem hair loss and stimulate hair growth with a cocktail of iron oxide, red lead, onions, alabaster, animal fats and honey. Today, we’re still deploying creative approaches. Men’s hair loss, specifically, is a billion-dollar industry, touting solutions ranging from chemically laced topical treatments and drugs to transplants and wigs. Yet hairloss science is imperfect; it’s riddled with misinformation that allows companies to sell products of varying efficacy. The average head holds about 120,000 to 150,000 strands of hair, and it’s normal for both men and women to lose 50 to 100 strands daily. We lose hair for several reasons. Chiefly, aging weakens hair and makes it more brittle; it also decreases hormone production, slowing hair growth. According to a study published in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, anything that interrupts the normal hair cycle can trigger diffuse hair loss. Triggers include physiologic trauma and emotional stresses, nutritional deficiencies, endocrine imbalances and illness, as well as genetics, including pattern baldness. Even air and water pollutants and sunlight’s phototoxic aging effects may facilitate alopecia (sudden hair loss).
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While it’s impossible to completely stop natural hair loss catalyzed by aging and genes, the rate can be controlled and abnormal loss may be reversed while stimulating growth. Dietary Changes. The typical North American fat-, protein- and salt-rich diet fosters an acidic environment in the body which can lead to premature hair loss. Iron-rich foods like lean red meats and dark green veggies contribute to ferritin levels sufficient to increase the hair’s growth cycle. Iron also delivers oxygen to hair follicles, further inciting growth. In a review of related research, the journal Clinical and Experimental Dermatology reports that double-blind data confirmed the findings of a study in women with increased hair shedding in which a significant proportion responded to llysine and iron therapy. Because hair is made mostly of protein, and protein deficiency is thought to cause hair loss, it would seem that consuming more protein would stimulate growth, although moderation is the key. Too much protein may result in baldness, according to Dr. Michael Eades, who owns ProteinPower.com. The American Heart Association recommends against high-protein diets
because most Americans already eat more protein than they need. Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, shellfish, nuts and seeds and their oils can facilitate the production and action of hormones and oily lubricants that effect a healthy scalp and follicles and bouncy, shiny hair. A-complex and B-complex vitamins also are said to promote vibrant, shiny hair; B12 to neutralize premature hair loss; vitamin C and zinc to help strengthen hair; biotin to avoid hair loss and premature graying; vitamin D to facilitate healthy follicular growth; and vitamin E to maintain a healthy, moisturized scalp. Eating whole foods like organic eggs, lentils, spinach, red meat, pumpkin seeds and salmon is ideal, including plenty of fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals. Most vegetable skins are also rich in silica, which helps strengthen hair. Drink More Tea. Green tea, saw palmetto (or its extract) and stinging nettle tea contain ingredients that inhibit the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a compound that’s been linked to thinning hair and pattern baldness, according to Medical News Today. These products are used in battling some forms of alopecia and concentrated ingredients of these teas are available in pill form. Detox. Eliminating alcohol, tobacco and coffee can help. Excessive booze and caffeine lead to dehydration, which makes hair dry and brittle, and also dramatically depletes the body’s iron
and zinc levels. Cigarette smoke contains toxins that accelerate hair loss, as well as premature graying. Chill Out. Stress is a widely known factor in hair loss, specifically of a condition called telogen effluvium (Principles of Dermatology, by James Marks and Jeffrey Miller). Meditation and exercise can relieve stress and create a better hormonal balance, thereby helping to prevent alopecia. Massage of body and scalp also may be beneficial. Adding oils such as almond or coconut infuses the scalp with essential vitamins and minerals. A study by the Journal of Dermatology shows that applying onion juice can lead to hair growth. Treat hair gently, air-drying rather than rubbing it with a towel. Don’t Fake It. Using extensions and weaves or wearing tight wigs or hairpieces daily may damage hair follicles by stressing their anchor to the scalp, accelerating hair loss. Also, hair straighteners, tight pony tails, blow dryers and heated rollers may damage or break off follicles. Consider natural hair dyes. Eschew Shampoo. Most commercial shampoos contain sodium laurel sulphate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulphate because it’s inexpensive, lathers well and typically thickens hair via salt. SLS also corrodes follicles and impairs their ability to grow hair. Consider switching to organic shampoos and conditioners.
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Jody McCutcheon is a freelance editor in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Gay Hendricks on Nurturing Love in Midlife Why Growing Up Can Mean Loving Better by S. Alison Chabonais
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Probably the biggest ay Hendricks factor is that people and his wife, in the second half of Kathlyn, have life tend to be open to discovered through learning and trying new working on their own things, such as adopting relationship and counour practice of schedulseling hundreds of other ing two, 10-minute concouples that the time versations a week to take from midlife onward ofcare of relationship busifers the greatest opporness: one covers “stuff tunity of any other petalk”, the other is “heart riod to grow love. At a talk”. Often, it only takes mutual low point, they a few minutes of trying made the life-changing out a brand-new activity decision to rebirth their Gay Hendricks and to spark a major rebirth marriage, tapping into his wife, Kathlyn of intimacy. a new source of energy and rejuvenation that’s producing How pivotal is self-love, a tough extensive and surprising benefits. concept for many, in securing The Ojai, California-based couple, a healthy relationship? both with Ph.D. degrees, co-authored their first trailblazing bestseller, Conscious You can only love another person to Loving, more than 20 years ago and have the extent that you love yourself. After published 30 other books, including their we take people through a process delatest, Conscious Loving Ever After. The signed to give them a clear experience Hendricks Institute that they founded of loving themselves unconditionally, annually offers workshops and seminars they often tell us that the experience in North America, Europe and Asia. Their changed everything in their relationnonprofit Foundation for Conscious Livship. It’s powerful because so many of ing funds research, films and scholarships us enter a relationship in an attempt to related to relationship well-being. get the other person to love some part of ourselves that we don’t know how to love, which never works. Learning to Why do you say the best relalove ourselves is an inside job. tionships are possible in the
second half of life, including the greatest sex?
Childrearing responsibilities often decrease in our 40s and 50s, affording more time and resources to invest in the quality of the relationship. Psychological and spiritual maturity also comes into play—the more deeply we know ourselves, the more able we are to communicate meaningfully with our partner. 22
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What would you say is the biggest challenge for midlife couples in a longterm relationship? It’s vital to get out of the rut of recycling conflicts and predictable routines in order to liberate a new creativity. Creativity doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. It might be a matter of giving a
new way to communicate a whirl or taking a walk together instead of watching TV. Ultimately, relationships only thrive when both people make an ongoing commitment to investing time and energy to explore their own creative nature. One may elect to learn to play a musical instrument, while the other might take up gardening. The only requirement is that we take on new activities that have the capacity to surprise us.
What tips do you have for those that are single during the second half of their life? Enjoy your singularity! Singlehood affords great opportunities. You can choose whether or not you wish to invest time and energy manifesting a mate. No law requires that everyone has to have an intimate relationship, but if you’d like to, go about the process consciously. First, work on learning to love yourself, because it’s wise not to depend on anyone else to do it for us. Second, figure out what we call your Three Absolute Yesses and Nos, the three most important qualities you want in a mate, and equally important, the three most important things you don’t want in a mate. It’s a good way to avoid mistakes.
Why do you call blame “the crack cocaine of relationships”? When you blame another person for something, you fire up adrenaline both in yourself and the other person. Adrenaline is manufactured by our bodies and is highly addictive. Blame also typically produces a defensive reaction, causing a harmful cycle of two-way criticism and defensiveness that can go on for years. One couple we counseled had been having essentially the same argument since their honeymoon 29 years earlier—so addicted to the adrenalized “cocaine” of blame that it had become a permanent feature of their relationship. The answer is for each person to take healthy responsibility for issues in the relationship and together seek ways to both break unhealthy habits and replace them with mutually satisfying ways of relating. S. Alison Chabonais orchestrates national editorial content for Natural Awakenings magazines. natural awakenings
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HAPPY ALL DAY Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life by Judith Fertig
in the mind, he says, conscious selfobservation introduces a space between our perceptions and responses, allowing us to view our thoughts as separate from the person we really are. Complementary methods may include breathing techniques or body awareness that help shift us away from anxious, “What if?” speculations into the ever-present now. With just a few minutes of mindfulness a day—the first thing in the morning or at night before retiring—according to Verni, “We can shift our relationship to ourselves and our life experiences in a way that allows for greater spaciousness, acceptance and compassion, and in doing so, can dramatically improve the quality of our lives.”
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hroughout the past decade, success researchers and positive psychologists have sketched out in broad strokes the big picture of our elemental yearning for happiness. According to Martin Seligman, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, inner happiness derives from four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishment. What we want to know now is how to instill happiness into daily practices. In her latest book, Better Than Before: Mastering The Habits Of Our Everyday Lives, happiness expert Gretchen Rubin fleshes out the needed details. She maintains that the shift into a happier way of being can be as simple as changing our habits, which she terms the invisible architecture of daily life. Rubin found, “We repeat about 40 percent of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence and our future. If we change our habits, we change our lives.” We can start small in sometimes surprising ways that encourage personal, family, workplace and community well-being.
Simplify—Exercise—Meditate
Israeli-born Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., a former Harvard lecturer and author of the bestselling Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment, had 24
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854 students enroll in one of his pioneering classes on happiness in 2006, the highest enrollment for any class at the time. “Students explored ways to apply these ideas to their life experiences and communities,” he says. Today, he lectures and consults worldwide on the science of happiness, or “optimal being and functioning”. Ben-Shahar suggests we cultivate three personal habits. The first one is to simplify, saying, “We need to turn off our phones, email and other distractions at home, so we can fully be with the people we care about and that care about us. Time affluence—time to enjoy and appreciate—is a predictor of happiness.” The second is to exercise. “We were not meant to be sedentary,” he says. The third is to meditate. “Meditating helps us to develop extreme resilience to negative emotion.” Ken A.Verni, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist in Highland Park, New Jersey, endorses the importance of a mindfulness habit. In his new book, Happiness the Mindful Way: A Practical Guide, Verni outlines easy, step-by-step actions to form a new happiness habit that concurrently reduces stress and increases enlightenment. He starts with what he calls “compassionate attention”; being fully awake or present in our lives without judging what we’re thinking. When we view our thoughts as events
Another way to improve the quality of our life is to reverse one habit. Shonda Rhimes, creator of TV dramas that include Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, admits that she’s a driven, Type-A person in her new book, Year of Yes. A busy career in Los Angeles, three children and little leisure left her feeling unhappy, so instead of reciting her habitual, “No” to anything extraneous—like parties, eating chocolate chip cookies or spending a lazy afternoon chatting with an old friend—she decided to change that habit to, “Yes.” One of Rhimes’ most profound revelations occurred after she responded positively when her children asked her to play. She observes that kids don’t want that much from us and playtime rarely involves more than 15 minutes; when we give them access and attention, it makes everyone feel good. Rubin agrees that it’s the little things that can contribute to family happiness. As a New York City mother of two, she decided that she’d be happier if she knew she was creating family memories. She started regularly preparing “special occasion” family breakfasts, a relatively easy meal to customize. She says, “Studies show that family traditions support children’s social development and strengthen family cohesiveness. They provide the connection and predictability that people crave. I know that I enjoy a holiday more when I know exactly what we’re going to do and when we’re going to do it.”
Take the Secret Society of Happy People’s personal happiness inventory at Tinyurl.com/HappinessCheck. Tinyurl.com/ DefiningOurHappiness provides an introduction. Home for Matthieu Ricard, a biochemist turned Buddhist monk, could be a Nepalese monastery or a seat at scientific conferences around the world. As the author of Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill, he defines happiness as a deep sense of flourishing that arises from an exceptionally healthy mind. “It’s not a mere pleasurable feeling, a fleeting emotion or a mood, but an optimal state of being,” he says. In order to nurture it, Ricard recommends taking some time each day for quiet reflection, noting, “The contemplative approach consists of rising above the whirlpool of our thoughts for a moment and looking calmly within, as if at an interior landscape, to find the embodiment of our deepest aspirations.” By cultivating attention and mindfulness, the cares of everyday life
become less burdensome. Such a spiritual practice of just sitting quietly for 10 minutes a day, observing the thoughts that randomly cross our minds, and then gently shooing them away, can be enormously beneficial, he says, as it helps us put things in perspective and aim for continuous calm.
Flipping the Switch
Changing thought habits to focus on the good things in life is an approach that works for clients of Mary Lynn Ziemer, a life coach in Estero, Florida. Ziemer suggests we “flip the switch” from negative thinking and make a habit of starting our day being positive and grateful for 10 minutes. She recommends we start by doing deep breathing—four seconds breathing in, hold for seven seconds, eight seconds breathing out— repeated four times. Next, we ask our-
selves how we feel in the moment and identify the emotion, and then ask what thoughts we can think to feel better. The last step of the exercise is to frame a positive outlook in an affirmation, such as, “I am so grateful that I know I am doing the best I can and everything will work out. Everything is fine.” Ziemer adds, “Remember that happiness comes from love and takes you to a place of peace and calm. It is such emotions that beget success in relationships, health, supply, and clear purpose. Plus, it benefits everyone around you.”
Happiness Habits at Work Dallas happiness researcher Shawn Achor, founder of Goodthink, Inc., and author of The Happiness Advantage, applies the science of happiness to the workplace. His research echoes the personal positivity of Ziemer, Verni and Ben-Shahar’s approaches to nurturing happiness. “Happiness is such an incredible advantage in our lives,” says Achor. “When the human brain is positive, our intelligence rises and we stop diverting resources to think about anxiety.” The Harvard Business Review published his
10 HABITS OF THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE by Kristi Ling
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appy people don’t find happiness like you’d find a penny on the ground; they make it happen, with action. Cultivating happiness habits can make a marked difference in your life.
4 Be deliberately optimistic. Optimism is imperative to emotional wellness. 4 Prioritize mindfully. Consistently align choices, intentions and actions with the top priorities of love, happiness and health. 4 Keep uplifting resources on hand. A few surefire mood-lifters may include a green smoothie, mani-pedi and solo dance party to at least one get-your-feetmoving song by a favorite artist. 4 Put yourself first. It’s the best way to bring your A game to everyone else. 4 Be a prolific seeker. Seek beauty, joy, adventure, pleasure, growth and
powerful meaning in all areas of life. Let life move you to possibility, opportunity and gratitude. 4 Don’t make things personal. Absolutely nothing others say or do is about you, ever. 4 Examine the worst that can happen. Many of the limitations you’re placing on yourself aren’t real—they’re illusions.
4 Practice loving-kindness. Making this a habit changes the vibration of your life and the lives of those around you. Plus it feels great. 4 Be aware of your energy. Tune in to surrounding energy, as well as the energy you’re emitting and notice what needs to be adjusted or abandoned. 4 Be wary of media consumption. Limit messages in everything from email and news to books and music that take you away from the calm, open space within that revels in joy and wonder. Conversations count, too. Kristi Ling is the author of Operation Happiness: The 3-Step Plan to Creating a Life of Lasting Joy, Abundant Energy, and Radical Bliss. The life and business coach shares more at KristiLing.com/ operationhappinessresources.
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I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health. ~Voltaire research results: “Creativity triples and productive energy rises by 31 percent. Sales rise by 37 percent and the likelihood of promotion rises by 40 percent.” Achor’s method is helping people rewrite the way they think by first looking for positives at work. Workers write down three highly specific, positive things about their workday for 21 consecutive days. Rather than just, “I love my job,” acknowledge, “I love my job because I get to help people every day.” Or, “I love my morning tea because it gets me going.” Achor reports that at the end of the period, “Their brain starts to retain a pattern of scanning the world not for the negative, but for the positive first.” Taking a work break for two minutes of mindfulness is also effective. “We did this at Google,” he says. “We had employees take their hands off their keyboards for two minutes a
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day to go from multitasking to simply focusing on their breathing. This drops their stress levels and raises accuracy rates. It improves levels of happiness and it takes just minutes.”
Happiness in the Community We can foster happiness habits at home, at work and in the community. Rubin suggests starting such a group, akin to a self-help book club or bridge group, but with extra benefits. She even offers a free starter kit for those that want to try it, available via Gretchen Rubin.com/habits/start-a-habits-group. In addition to the happy exchange of ideas and success stories, happiness habits group members also have the benefit of being accountable to each other. Others can help us continue to color in the details supporting and forwarding the broad brushstrokes of positive emotions, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishments in a down-to-earth, fun way. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
HAPPIER IN JUST MINUTES Journaling for two minutes about one positive experience we’ve had over the past 24 hours allows our brain to relive it. Exercising, including 15 minutes of cardiovascular action a day, teaches our brain that our behavior matters and improves our mood. Meditating for even a few minutes at a time relieves an overloaded brain and allows it to focus on one thing at a time. Writing one quick email in the morning praising or thanking someone we work with or just to make them happy will make us feel a sense of social support, a great predictor of happiness. Source: The Happiness Advantage, by Shawn Achor
Happiness is a Choice, Not an Accident by Amy Egan
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ost of us spend much time and energy searching for happiness by looking for things that will make us feel good, yet true happiness could be described as simple contentment, or feelings of peace. It is helpful to know there are a few things we can add to or subtract from our daily lives to foster a sense of inner peace. Fulfilling our own needs is a great place to start. Oftentimes, people wait for their needs to be met by someone or something “out there�, which simply leaves them dependent, powerless and often resentful. When we learn to fulfill a greater portion of our own needs, we feel more in control and satisfied with our lives. Another helpful tool is remembering to stay focused on this step of the staircase. If we are looking at the step behind us, the one ahead or the top of the staircase, we can become fearful and overwhelmed, which often leads to emotional paralysis. When we are able to let go and allow the next step to present itself when the time is right, peace follows. Also, it is helpful to understand that when we are unhappy about something, we generally have three options: change the situation, leave the situation or accept it. Accepting our situation means seeing it from another perspective. If acceptance is our best option, being willing to let go of our old perspective is a must. Often, becoming aware of a few new tools can help us create more inner joy, and remembering that lasting happiness is a choice lets everyone else off the hook. Amy Egan is a life and parenting coach, and co-owner of Inner Evolution, offering group and private sessions in Plano, Allen, Dallas and McKinney. For more information, call 214-356-7646 or visit InnerEvolutionCoaching.com or TexasParenting.net. natural awakenings
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Buff and Balanced Bodybuilders Turn to Yoga by Aimee Hughes
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e don’t typically envision iron-pumping bodybuilders also flowing and breathing through yoga postures, yet many are combining these complementary disciplines to realize huge benefits.
Competitive Edge
Nicolina Sandstedt, a yoga teacher trainer and anatomy expert with the Yandara Yoga Institute, in Baja, Mexico, observes, “The body awareness and alignment focus that the practice of yoga asanas [positions] offers helps bodybuilders find correct posture. Yoga also teaches elegance in transitions that improve competitive posing.” Peter Nielsen, a bodybuilder, yoga practitioner and world-class fitness guru
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in Detroit, observes, “Most bodybuilders haven’t fine-tuned their presentation. They often grimace and look uncomfortable, with their veins popping out.” He points out, “Yoga helps teach bodybuilders how to slow down, breathe into each posture and ultimately win posing competitions because of the grace, elegance and body awareness that yoga provides.”
Injury Prevention
Joseph Grassadonia, bodybuilder, yoga enthusiast and founder of On Fitness magazine, in Kahuku, Hawaii, cites additional benefits: “Incorporating yoga into your workout routine improves your core, giving you overall body strength in specific targeted muscle groups. It
also increases flexibility, stability and mobility, allowing greater range of motion. Most importantly, it will keep you from being sidelined with injuries.” “Stretching a muscle can make it more aesthetically pleasing,” remarks Sandstedt. “In yoga, we often hold postures for a relatively long period of time, in a more isometric endurance workout, than the short, repetitive movements performed in bodybuilding. Bodybuilding develops fast-twitch muscle fibers for power and speed, while yoga develops slow-twitch muscle fibers for endurance. Both are important for tissues to stay healthy while building muscle mass.” Nielsen notes, “Bodybuilding makes me feel stronger; I look better and have loads of endurance. Yoga makes me feel more centered; it softens me so I can hear and surrender to what my body is telling me rather than me just telling it what to do.” Such listening is essential to preventing injuries that periodically plague bodybuilders. Slowing down into yoga’s present moment awareness teaches bodybuilders how to perform from a place of presence rather than on autopilot, which is when most injuries occur. “Yoga works all the muscles, even the smaller, intrinsic muscles often neglected in bodybuilding,” Sandstedt says. “In addition to facilitating healthy posture, these small muscles help support balanced joint alignment.” She explains that the explosive, repetitive movements used to build muscle mass in bodybuilding make the muscles less elastic, which also inhibits range of motion. Less elastic muscles may be more prone to injury, as daily activities require both strength and mobility.”
COMPARING BENEFITS
Beginning Yogis
For bodybuilders that want to give yoga a shot, Nielsen advises trying a structured, 30-day yoga challenge. He sees how after the first month with his clients, the positive effects become apparent and most bodybuilders don’t want to go back to life before yoga. Sandstedt offers, “I advise newcomers to incorporate a light yoga routine into the beginning and end of each bodybuilding training session. Ending training sessions with a few yoga postures will help balance the body, bringing a sense of calm and equanimity to the workout experience.” “In my fitness career, I’ve found that yoga perfectly complements any strength training program as a form of stretching, flexibility and de-stressing,” says Nielsen. “Yoga focuses me, and helps me to isolate whatever muscle I choose. It helps me reach my fullest potential and simply makes me a better version of myself.” Aimee Hughes is a doctor of naturopathy and freelance writer in Kansas City, MO. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.
Yoga
Bodybuilding
Stretches and lengthens muscles while relieving tension
Shortens and builds muscles while building tension
Moves prana (life force energy) throughout the body, boosting energy levels and mental sharpness after a session
Expends energy, sometimes ending in muscle fatigue and mental exhaustion
Improves oxygenation of the circulatory system, providing energy and invigoration
Improves muscle oxygenation, which helps growth and repair functions
Tones muscles gradually
Builds muscle strength rapidly and enhances the toning aspect of yoga
Involves the body, mind and spirit
Primarily involves the physical body
Accessible to every age group
Not accessible for the very young and very old
Promotes body confidence through self-acceptance
Promotes body confidence through a fixed physical aesthetic
Prevents injuries through body awareness and helps heal injuries through yoga therapeutics
Can cause injury absent preventive awareness
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Green leafy vegetables: Lutein and zeaxanthin are powerful phytonutrients found in greens. Astaxanthin, found in algae, has up to 50 to 500 times more powerful antioxidant activity. These antioxidants can even halt undesirable cell growth caused from UV light. TIP: Greens can be added into soups, sauces and mixed into salads to provide a nutrient-dense meal. Almonds: Almonds are high in vitamin E and quercetin, which helps protect the skin and promote cellular healing from sun damage. TIP: As few as 20 almonds contain enough vitamin E to provide sun protection.
SUNSCREEN FROM THE INSIDE-OUT
Flax seed: Flax is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. The National Institutes of Health indicates that flax seed oil can offer protection against UV rays, help skin cells heal and keep the skin moisturized.
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TIP: Flax seed oil can be added to smoothies to improve creaminess and boost nutrient value.
un hats, sun shades and non-toxic sunscreen are all summer essentials to protect our skin from excessive sun exposure, but we also can help prevent sun damage from the inside-out. Try this splash of colorful foods to add to any diet to help protect our skin and promote healing.
Pomegranates: Pomegranate seeds are high in antioxidants and ellagic acid, which has been shown to provide UVA/UVB light protection.
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TIP: Pomegranate extract supplements were shown to increase the SPF of sunscreen by 25 percent. Red Grapes: Proanthocyanidins and other polyphenols found in grape seeds inhibit skin cancer induced by UV rays. Quercetin can lessen oxidative DNA damage caused by UVB exposure and protect the skin from related inflammation. TIP: Eat grapes with seeds to obtain max benefit.
The three tenets of skin health are shield the skin, support the skin and screen the skin. Holistic practitioners recommend preventing excessive exposure (shield) as well as routine assessments such as physical examination of the skin, dietary logs to monitor nutrient and water intake (support) and annual computer-regulated thermography (screen) to analyze current body functions and detect areas of imbalance before they are seen as surface symptoms. Dr. Rebeca Gracia is the director of the Thermography Center of Dallas, located at 5220 Spring Valley, Ste. 405, Dallas. For appointments, call 214-352-8758. For more information, visit Thermography Center.com. See ad, page 3.
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Practice forward thinking and willingness to let go of the past. People with high EI are too busy thinking of future possibilities to dwell upon things that didn’t work out in the past. They apply lessons learned from past missteps in taking future actions. They never see failure as permanent or a personal reflection of themselves. Look for ways to make life more fun, happy and interesting. At work, at home and with friends, high EI people know what makes them happy and look for opportunities to expand the enjoyment. They receive pleasure and satisfaction from seeing others happy and fulfilled, and do whatever they can to brighten someone else’s day. Expend energy wisely. High EI folks don’t hold onto anger over how others have treated them, but use the incident to create awareness of how to not let it happen again. While they move on and forgive, they don’t forget, and are unlikely to be taken advantage of again in the same set of circumstances.
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Always learn and grow. High EI people are lifelong learners, constantly growing and evolving. Being critical thinkers, they are open to changing their minds if someone presents a better idea. They trust themselves and their own judgment to make the best decision for themselves.
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Harvey Deutschendorf is an emotional intelligence expert, speaker and author of The Other Kind of Smart. Take the EI Quiz at TheOtherKindOfSmart.com/ei-quiz.
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he role of emotional intelligence (EI) in helping to facilitate success and happiness in individual lives has become well accepted. People with high EI tend to share seven habits. Focus on the positive. While not ignoring bad news, EI people have made a conscious decision to not spend much time and energy focusing on problems. Rather, they look at what’s positive in a situation and seek solutions. They focus on what can be done and what’s within their control. Associate only with positive people. High EI people regard complainers and negative people as energy drains. They tend to avoid them to maintain their own vitality. Instead, they spend time with those that look on the bright side of life. They tend to smile and laugh and attract other positive people. Their warmth, openness and caring attitude leads others to regard them as more trustworthy. Set boundaries and assert a position. Although their friendly, open nature may make them appear as pushovers to some, people with high EI are able to set boundaries and assert themselves when necessary; they demonstrate politeness and consideration, yet stay firm. High EI people guard their time and commitments and know when they need to say no. They don’t make needless enemies. Their response to potentially volatile situations is measured, not inflated, and managed appropriately. They think before speaking, allowing themselves time to calm down if their emotions start to feel overwhelming.
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s outdoor temperatures heat up, pets may suffer from the effects of increased ambient temperatures. While problems such as squamous cell carcinoma and moist dermatitis (skin hot spots) increase along with temperatures and amount of sun exposure, the most serious heat-related health issue is heatstroke. Holistic vets recommend some simple, commonsense steps that will help and also possibly save a pet’s life. Heat stroke in both people and pets develops when core body temperature rises and stays above a certain level. In dogs and cats, the tipping point tends to be a body temperature higher than 106 degrees Fahrenheit. This can happen more quickly in overheated dogs and cats because they don’t have the ability to sweat in order to cool off like people do; this is due to a lack of eccrine sweat glands over most of their body surface. Panting can reduce body temperature, but is inefficient and easily overwhelmed if their temperature
rises quickly and a pet can’t remove itself from the surrounding warm environment. Dogs such as pugs and bulldogs that have a short, broad skull are especially at risk due to genetically impaired breathing structures; they can easily overheat even in mildly warm weather. Ferrets and rabbits are especially prone to heatstroke because they typically dwell in cooler temperatures. As a result, these small mammals do best when housed indoors rather than outside; outdoor time should be limited and supervised. Heatstroke in pets is usually easy to detect for a pet with a history of being in a hot environment from which it cannot escape to cool itself in shade or water or take a refreshing drink. Excess panting, dark red gums and a “hot feel” to the ears and hairless skin of the abdomen are clues. First-aid involves quickly cooling the animal and notifying the veterinarian that a pet suffering from heatstroke is on the way. Wetting it will begin the
process. Applying either ice packs or ice cubes in a plastic bag wrapped in a towel to avoid freezing the skin also helps. Recommended spots for the packs are on the back of the neck, armpits and groin, as these areas have large arteries and veins close to the surface. If possible, don’t spend much time on these actions, because getting the pet to the doctor quickly is the overriding goal. Administering homeopathic drops of arnica and hypericum via the mouth from a natural home first-aid kit while en route to the vet may assist healing. Treatment at the veterinary hospital involves continued cooling, including intravenous fluids and cool water enemas. Cooling the pet must be done quickly in order to restore enzyme systems to normal functioning. Hospitalization will likely be required to evaluate the patient for potential serious complications, including cardiac arrest, shock, septicemia, bloody diarrhea, and disseminated intravascular coagulation to ensure against a usually fatal disorder involving the pet’s blood-clotting mechanisms. With prompt assistance, most pets with heatstroke will recover, but treatment can be extensive and expensive. The most important aspect is initiating it early to prevent permanent organ and brain damage. Prevention is ideal and preferred over the need for treatment. Guard against leaving furred pets outdoors for extended periods of time during hot weather. Pets that must be outside need protection from the heat and sun in shaded areas with access to plenty of fresh cool water; provide several water bowls. Opinion is divided about whether longer-haired pets seem more comfortable and have fewer weather-related problems if their hair is cut short, but don’t cut it down to the skin, as that removes their protective coat and predisposes them to sunburn. A good rule of thumb is that if it’s too hot for the pet’s person, it’s too hot for the pet. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano. For more information or an appointment, call 972-867-8800 or visit PetCareNaturally.com. See ad, page 27. natural awakenings
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The Hidden Deficiency Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.
Causes of Iodine Deficiency
Radiation
Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation
Low-Sodium Diets
Overuse of zero-nutrient salt substitutes in foods leads to iodine depletion
Iodized Table Salt
Iodized salt may slowly lose its iodine content by exposure to air
Bromine
A toxic chemical found in baked goods overrides iodine's ability to aid thyroid
Iodine-Depleted Soil Poor farming techniques have led to declined levels of iodine in soil
A Growing Epidemic Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.
What to Do The easy solution is taking the right kind of iodine in the right dosage to rebalance thyroid function and restore health to the whole body.
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Nature Walk – 10am-12pm. Explore LLELA’s trails with a Texas Master Naturalist in this guided search for animal tracks and signs, and learn more about the natural history of LLELA. All ages welcome. $5/ vehicle. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550.
savethedate SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Texas Heritage Festival – 10am-3pm. Feature toe-tappin’, knee-slappin’ Western music, local artisans, historical demonstrations, interactive children’s activities and more. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.
savethedate JUNE Camp Invention – Camp Invention inspires creativity and inventive thinking during its weeklong summer STEM program. Led by local educators, elementary school children are immersed in exciting, hands-on activities that reinvent summer fun. Throughout the week, children will use real tools, circuits and materials from the Inventor Supply Room to build original prototypes and work in teams to solve real-world challenges. One week only. Various dates in cities of Allen, Dallas, Fairview, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Irving, Lewisville, McKinney, Prosper, The Colony, Southlake, Wylie and more. For details: 800-968-4332. CampInvention.org.
JUNE & JULY Summer Camps at the Heard – Camps cover a wide variety of topics and interests for ages 5-15. Camps also feature opportunities to delve into the wonders of nature on a 289-acre sanctuary, encounter animal ambassadors and investigate naturethemed topics. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. Full schedule: HeardMuseum.org.
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savethedate WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Meditation and Stress Management Course for Children – Wednesday, June 1-22. 4-wk course. Kids older than 7 years old. Parents welcome to participate. With Dr. Alina Olteanu. $80, paid at registration. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. To register: 214-736-1954. WholeChildTexas.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Women’s Gathering Camp – June 3-5. Time for mom’s and mature females to gather for crafts, outdoor skills, fun and fellowship. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382.
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savethedate SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Rods ‘n’ Raptors Kids’ Fishing Derby – 8:30am12pm. Enjoy the outdoors, and have a great time catching fish. Prizes in ages categories for biggest, smallest and most caught. Some rods available for use first-come, first-serve. And much more. $5/ person, free/kids under 3. Brockdale Park at Lake Lavon, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Info, Blackland Prairie Raptor Center: 469-964-9696. Ants in Your Pants – 10-11:30am. Programs for ages 4-7 & 8-12. Learn about one of our hardest working insects. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register by June 2: 903-786-2826.
Night Hike – 8:15-10:15pm. Follow our trail guides on a moonlit stroll down the nature trails. Ages 5 yrs & up. $10. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-3550.
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Bird Walk – 7-11am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. 469-200-4085.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7 SECO / NCTCOG Solar Workshops – June 7 & 8. Separate workshops for policy-makers, fire training officers and firefighters, plans inspectors, code enforcement authorities, real estate professionals, finance and mortgage professionals and others. Free, and open to the public. More info: ntreg.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30-8:30pm. Meet fellow vegan and veg-curious folks for a great evening of drinks, fun and discussion on vegan goings-on in the
THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Perot Museum’s TECH Truck – 2:30-4:30pm. Engage in hands-on, maker-based science, engineering, technology, art and math (STEAM) experiences that foster creativity and confidence. The TECH truck will bring interactive discovery directly to the library by providing free science-based experiences to the public. Ages 8-12. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. 940-349-8752. Gardening for Wildlife – 6-8pm. Learn ways to attract and provide urban habitat for butterflies, song birds, hummingbirds, bees and other animals that bring your landscape to life with activity. Free.MCL Grand Theatre, 100 N Charles, Lewisville. RSVP: Dallas.tamu.edu/courses.
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JUNE Camp Invention – Weeklong summer STEM program for kids and led by local educators. Children use real tools, circuits and other materials to build original prototypes and work in teams to solve real-world challenges. One week only. Various dates in cities of Allen, Dallas, Fairview, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, Irving, Lewisville, McKinney, Prosper, The Colony, Southlake, Wylie and more. For details: 800-968-4332. CampInvention.org.
Agape Women’s Breakfast with Friends – 9:30-11am. Enjoy breakfast, check-in and support one another, and meet some new friends. Cafe Express Shops at Legacy, 5800 Legacy Dr, Plano. Danielle: 214-551-4185. AgapeCSL.com.
WEDNESDAYS Agape Community Meditation & Prayer Gathering – 6:45-8:15pm. Experience group meditation and prayer. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeCSL.com.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 11 BraveHeart Women Ripples Celebration – 6:308:30pm. With Charlotte Rose. Fun and enriching, including DYBO (Dance Your Buts Off) movements, a variation on the Harmony Circle, as well as conversation and connecting with the BraveHeart Women Community. Free; donations accepted. RSVP for location: 214-282-9058 or AhhhMazingLife.com.
TUESDAY, JUNE 14 Summer Horse Time – 9-11am. Choose a day of the week to attend the 3-day series. June14, 21 & 28; June 15, 22 & 29; or June 16, 23 & 30. Summer is the time to have outdoor fun, and with horses, what could be better. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382. Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Compost is Black Gold: Learn about the variety of composting methods and ingredients, how they protect our planet, and what you can do. Free. Brookhaven College, Bldg H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. Kirk Miller: 972-699-1687. DallasSierraClub.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Sprinkler Spruce Up – 7-8:30pm. Soak up the basics of sprinkler systems. Learn how to identify common issues, make simple repairs and apply efficient watering practices. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130.
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savethedate THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Natural Networking – 11:30am-1pm. Business owners and professionals who help people live better by promoting health, wellness, sustainability, personal growth, integrative medicine, healthy kids and pets, financial well-being and peace of mind, please join us as we connect our community. Meets 3rd Thurs each month. Open group. Menu includes salads and gluten-free pizza. Hosted by Natural Awakenings North Texas Magazine. Networking is $10 (cash only) or support our host restaurant by purchasing your own lunch and there is no charge for meeting. Held at Palio’s Pizza Café, 1941 Preston Rd, Ste 1004, Plano. RSVP important; space limited. Email your details to NAMS@NA-NTX.com. Build a Rain Barrel – 6:30-8pm. Learn about rainwater harvesting and build your very own barrel. $50/rain barrel. Fire Station #7, 861 Independence Pkwy, McKinney. 972-547-7335. DIY Home Energy Efficiency 101 – 7-8:30pm. Am
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FRIDAY, JUNE 17 Family Survival Camp – June 17-19. Survival skills are life skills, why not learn them as a family and have fun doing it together. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382. Night Hike – 8:30-10:30pm. Follow our trail guides on a moonlit stroll down the nature trails. Ages 5 yrs & up. $10. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-3550.
SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Hike with Dad – 9:30 & 11:30am. In honor of Father’s Day, we’re offering special family-friendly guided hikes. Preregistration required. Included in general admission; free/Heard Museum members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 24 Clean Air Action Day – Choose to use the Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Fort Worth Transportation Authority or Denton County Transportation Authority; carpool orSATURDAY, vanpool; limit or JUNE avoid idling; 25bicycle or walk instead of driving; report smoking vehicles; Changing Your Environment Will Change and take lunch to work instead of going out to eat. Your Life – 2-5pm. With realtor and lifestyle For more info: AirNorthTexas.org. specialist Darlene Owen. Discover the basis of Girl Scout Summer – June 24-26.posiLearn attachment to things Camps and people, recognize about wildlife our North Texas area through tive, the negative andinneutral energy, identify where games and activities. Tonkawa they are stuck and learnCamp effective tools toOutdoor create Learning Center, Inc, 1036 environment CR 203, Collinsville. and maintain their external in order Details: 940-440-8382. to ensure a lasting and healthy internal environment. Free. My Heart Reiki, 1113 Hampshire Ln, Ste 8, Richardson. SATURDAY, JUNERSVP, 25 Darlene Owen: 972-979-7640 or Amy Zepeda: 214-356-0233.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Agape Women’s Breakfast with Friends – 9:30-11am. Enjoy breakfast, check-in and support one another, and meet some new friends. Cafe Express Shops at Legacy, 5800 Legacy Dr, Plano. Danielle: 214-551-4185. AgapeCSL.com. Butterfly Garden Walk – 10-11:30am. Enjoy a stroll through the Butterfly Garden at Hagerman NWR, with garden docents on hand to help you identify native Texas plants and the butterflies they attract. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. DIY Hands-On Energy Workshop – 10am-12pm. Learn how to complete basic energy retrofits through hands-on learning stations. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130. North Texas Electric Auto Association Meeting – 10am-12pm. Free; no registration required. Dallas MakerSpace (DMS), 1825 Monetary Ln, Ste 104, Carrollton. nteaa.org.
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savethedate MONDAY, JUNE 20 Step Up To Health Festival – 6-7:30pm. Family-oriented festival designed to highlight the many health/wellness programs offered in Allen through sports, recreation and the arts. Enjoy a variety of activities, including vendor booths, crafts, demos and more. Free. Joe Farmer Recreation Center, 1201 E Bethany, Allen. 214-5094752. CityOfAllen.org/1759/Special-Events.
Stars on the Prairie – 8:45-10:45pm. If it’s partly cloudy, we’ll have a Star Walk, walking on trails to get a better look at more of the sky. Come prepared to move. If the sky is completely cloudy, we’ll have a night hike. $10/person. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550.
SUNDAY, JUNE 26 Holistic Festival of Life – 10am-8pm, festival; 8-9pm, concert. Learn about and sample a huge variety of life-enhancing modalities from highly skilled teachers and practitioners. Meet specialists licensed in Western medicine whose focus is geared toward holistic living. Festival free; concert is ticketed. 3131 Custer Rd, Ste 265, Plano. HolisticFestivalOfLife.com. Release Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils Workshop – 1-4pm.This is your opportunity to learn firsthand how to release emotional patterns, stored at a cellular level, using essential oils together with a variety of techniques/modalities. You will formulate, prepare and take home with you an emotional release blend. Presented by Ronit Mor, ND. $45/online registration, $55/ at door. Star Coyote Sound Temple, Plano. RonitMor.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 30 DIY Drip Irrigation – 7-8:30pm. Learn about the benefits of drip irrigation and how to install it from an existing sprinkler system or hose bib to water your landscape or foundation. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130.
plan ahead SATURDAY, JULY 2 Bird Walk – 7-11am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. 469-200-4085.
ongoingcalendar NOTE: All calendar events must be received by the first of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Review guidelines and submit entries online at NA-NTX.com/advertise. (4-12), free/under 4. In-Sync Exotics, 3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie. 972-442-6888. Free Vision Screenings – 1:30-3:30pm. Last Sun. Offered by the Lewisville Lions Club. Vision screenings are quick, non-invasive and available for all ages. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W Main St, Lewisville.
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Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – 2-3pm. 3rd Sun. Get info on local resources, education and support. Open to anyone whose loved one may be affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Autumn Leaves of McKinney, 175 Plateau Dr, McKinney. 972-542-0606.
savethedate TUESDAY, JULY 5 Self-Mastery Course – Tuesdays, July 5-Aug 23. 6:45-9:15pm. Course focuses on healing the perceived separation between personality and Spirit. Through an active exploration of the creative nature of thoughts and feelings, beliefs and emotions, gain mastery in the art of living as conscious, intentional beings. Prerequisite: Foundations. $250. Yeager Office Suites; 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev Lee Wolak: 972468-1331. AgapeCSL.com.
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savethedate SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 2nd Annual Lone Star Iced Tea Festival – 10am-5pm. Celebrate the “house wine of the South” with tea samples, talks and workshops, vendors and shopping, live music, entertainment and children’s activities. Premier Event Center, Lakeland Plaza, 1165 S Stemmons Frwy, Lewisville. More info: 832-703-0823 or HoustonTeaFestival.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs Exhibit Opens – Runs thru Feb 19, 2017. Encounter the 46-ft T-Rex and 9 new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary’s nature trails at the 9th annual Dinosaurs Live. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.
sunday Free Introduction to Meditation via Skype – With Dr. Alina Olteanu, owner of Meditate With Alina. Meditation is the perfect antidote to stress and the solution to maintaining balance in a fast-paced, sometimes chaotic modern world. RSVP required; dates are subject to change: 214-842-9510. Sunday Morning Rides – Various start times and lengths. Richardson Bikemart, Southeast corner of Campbell Rd & Coit Rd, in the front parking lot. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972231-3993. Sunday Worship: New Life Community – 8am & 11am. Sunday school in between worship services at 9:30am. 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco. 214-8724205. NewLifeFrisco.org. Sunday Worship: Stonebriar Community Church Service – 9am & 10:45am. 4801 Legendary Dr, Frisco. 469-252-5200. Stonebriar.org. Sunday Worship: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Service – 9:30am & 11am. The services are the same, with music at both. Also have a service on the 1st Wed at 7pm. 6400 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco. 214-387-4700. StPhilipsFrisco.org. Sunday Celebration Service Agape Center For Spiritual Living – 10am, meditation; 10:30am, service. Westin Stonebriar, 1549 Legacy Rd, Frisco. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeCSL.com. Sunday Worship: River of Glory Service – 10am. Also Wed, 7pm. 501 Accent Dr, Plano. 972-5646316. RiverOfGlory.org. Sunday Worship: Unity Spiritual Center of Denton Service – 10am, coffee; 11am, service. Unity takes spiritual principles and makes them practical in your life. 6071 New Hope Rd, Krugerville. 214453-0218. UnityOfNewHope.org. Adult/Teen Horse Club – 11am-5pm. 1st Sun. Do you have horse experience, but wish to ride and learn more? Join the Camp Tonkawa Horse club. This Sunday club is for adults, children come on Saturdays, Homeschoolers on Mondays. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. For restrictions & details: 940-440-8382. Visit the Cats – 11am-6pm, Sun & Sat. A selfguided tour to learn about the animals that call InSync home. Helpful volunteers available to answer any questions. $10/adult, $7/senior (65+), $7/child
Nature Explore Family Club – 3-4pm. 1st Sun. Also 1st Mon, 9:30-10:30am. Event aims to connect children and families with nature through fun, ageappropriate activities. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130. Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club – 3-5pm. 4th Sun except Nov & Dec. Hear local speakers presenting a variety of topics. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. gdogc.org.
monday Lone Star Circus School Summer Camps – 9am12pm, Mon-Fri. Camps held June 13-17, June 2024, July 11-15 and Aug 1-5. Day-camp introduces children at any level of physical development and skill the excitement of circus arts including aerial silks, aerial ring, trapeze, juggling, contortion, rolla bolla, trampoline and balancing. Living Ethics School Open House: Tea, Talk, Tour – 9:30am. 1st Mon. We invite you to come learn more about our heart-centered, scientific, loving, intuitive and co-creative approach to learning. Living Ethics School (formerly Robert Muller School), 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview. RSVP requested: 214-544-8338. CenterForLivingEthics.org. Barre Fitness Class – 9:30-10:20am. Mon-Fri. A full-body workout consisting of isometric holds and repetition, to develop muscle stamina and endurance. Different props and routines are used in each class to challenge your body and mind. $20; $12/ first visit. The Barre Code Plano, 4757 W Park Blvd, Ste 112, Plano. 469-298-0482. TheBarreCode.com. Overeaters Anonymous – 12pm. Weekly Mon-Fri. A 12-step recovery program for compulsive eating. Prairie Creek Baptist Church, 3201 W 15th St, Plano. 972-238-0333.
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Angela’s Open Mic Night – 6pm. Grab your guitar, keyboard, banjo, etc and come show us what you got. Also offer live music every Thurs, Fri & Sat in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere where we feature comfort food and great spirits. Free. Angela’s at the Crosswalk, 1010 E 15th, Plano. 972-633-9500. Chess Night – 6-8:45pm. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. 940-349-8752. Beekeeping Meeting – 6:30pm. 2nd Mon. Beginner to experienced keepers welcome, ages 8-80. Free. Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association. Collin College Conference Center (Central Park Campus), 2200 W University Dr, McKinney. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-843-8084. Monday Night Ride at Arbor Hills – 6:30pm. Bring bike, helmet and light. Meet at the trail head at Arbor Hills. More info: DORBA.org. Healing Halo Mondays – 6:30-7:15pm. Restore mind and body with 45 mins of guided stretching with an LMT and recorded guided mediation inside a salt infused room. Reservations required. $45. Salt Escape, 2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano. Dana Russell: 469-831-2795. Cupping.guru. Monthly Keep Aubrey Beautiful Meeting – 6:307:30pm. 3rd Mon. Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce, 205 S Main St, Aubrey. Deborah Goin: 940-343-1313. Native Plant Society Meeting – 7pm. 3rd Mon. Guest speakers on topics related to native plants and habitats. Free. Dallas Chapter Native Plant Society. REI Outdoor Equipment Store, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. 866-527-4918. Open Stage – 7pm-12am. An opportunity to practice performance on a stage with an engaged and supportive audience. Performers sign up to show off their skills in a 5-min time slot, which we film and share with the performer to help hone their craft. After variety show, practice any and all types of performing art. $5 cover, 21+. House of Poets, 580 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 199, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-494-0952.
tuesday Young Actors Guild Meetings – 2nd & 4th Tues. Meetings consist of theatre games, exercises, workshops and lessons. Open to all current members and those interested in becoming a member. $25/yearly membership. McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney. 214-544-4630. Stroller Skate – 9-11am. $4. Thunderbird Roller Rink, 3200 Thunderbird Ln, Plano. 972-422-4447.
savethedate TUESDAY Healthy Eating Tours – 10am & 4pm. Learn how to make healthier choices, using our ANDI scoring system. Learn how to read labels; build menus around plant-based foods low in fat to ensure highly nutrient dense meals. Whole Foods Market, 2201 Preston Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729. Dallas Museum of Art – 11am-3pm. 1st Tues. Programming designed specifically for children age 5 and under and their families, but all ages welcome. Art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas. 214-922-1200. Yoga for Runners – 6:45-7:45pm. 20-wk program, less than $8/session. Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. For details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244. Amazing YA Book Club – 7pm. 1st Tues. All grown up but still love reading young adult books? Join us to discuss YA books with other adult fans. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. More info, Stacey Irish-Keffer: 940-349-8718. Collin County Archeological Society Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Meetings open to the public and anyone with interest in archaeology. Attendees encouraged to bring whatever artifacts they may have collected for discussion and/or identification by the group. Texas Star Bank, 2800 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney. 972-832-9425. Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-380-4030.
THURSDAYS Wellness Seminar – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how we can teach you to reverse the need for medications for hormone imbalances, depression, diabetes II, thyroid dysfunction and cholesterol. Free. ReClaim Health, 2237 W Parker Rd, Ste A, Plano. RSVP, Buffy Nelms: 972-985-9355. ReclaimHealthNow.com.
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PTAS Chapter Meetings – 7pm, refreshments; 7:30pm, meeting & program. 4th Tues, Sept-Nov & Jan-May. All meetings and other activities open to everyone. PTAS offers interesting programs and wonderful guest speakers at our meetings that bring a great variety of expertise and excitement to the membership. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. Program details: 972-562-5566. Public Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adults celebrating brains and brews through conversation and presenters from diverse fields in science and history. Different bar or restaurant location each month. For location details: FWMuseum.org/PublicKnowledge. Plano Multicultural Outreach Roundtable – 7-9pm. 2nd Tues. Membership (free) open to anyone with interest and energy. Help advance the cause of inclusivity in the City of Plano. Plano City Hall, Training Room A, 1520 Ave K, Plano. More info: 972-941-7747.
Funtastic Functional Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. Also Thurs. For fun and function: to be truly amazing join us for a cardio and full-body yoga fitness class. Energy and relaxation. $15. ahhhMazing Life at Wylie Social Dance Center, 109 S Birmingham, Wylie. 214-282-9058. ahhhMazingLife.com.
wednesday Bible Study: New Life Community – 12pm & 7pm. 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco. 214-872-4205. NewLifeFrisco.org. Art History Brown Bag Series – 12:30-1:30pm. 1st Wed. Presented by Annie Royer. A look at the “isms” including cubism, romanticism, modernism and impressionism. How did one “ism” influence the next? How did artists influence and challenge each other? Series will heighten one’s appreciation of art and provide insight into the mind of the artist. Free. Heard-Craig Carriage House located, 205 1/2 W Hunt St, McKinney. 972-569-6909. Adults with Special Needs Cooking Classes – 6-8pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Call for details. Space limited. $10. Market Street Culinary School, 6100 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney. Reserve spot now & mention Natural Awakenings North Texas: 972548-5167. Organic Society Meeting – 6:30pm, seed & info exchange; 7pm, meeting. 3rd Wed. Denton Organic Society. Denton Senior Center, 509 N Bell Ave, Denton. 940-382-8551. Baryasa – 6:30-7:20pm. A class consisting of vinyasa flows and deep stretching to nurture and restore. Please bring a yoga mat. $20; $12/first class. The Barre Code Plano, 4757 W Park Blvd, Ste 112, Plano. 469-298-0482. Reserve a spot: TheBarreCode.com. Agape Community Meditation & Prayer Gathering – 6:45-8:15pm. Experience group meditation and prayer. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeCSL.com. River of Glory Service – 7pm. Also Sun, 10am. 501 Accent Dr, Plano. 972-564-6316. RiverOfGlory.org. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Service – 7pm. 1st Wed. 6400 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco. 214-387-4700. StPhilipsFrisco.org. Healing Testimony Meeting – 7:30-8:30pm. First Church of Christ Scientist, 100 St Lukes Dr, Richardson. More info: 972-231-0114.
thursday Earth Day Monthlies (EDMo) – 3rd Thurs. Features a panel of experts tackling a particular theme, from sustainable food for the masses and smart energy to higher education and eco-focused careers. For more info: EarthDayTX.org. Free Admission & Wildlife Program – 9am-9pm. 3rd Thurs. Admission and parking free. 7:15pm, Special Program: Saving Our Birds, The work of the Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. 214-309-5801.
Radical Acts Discussion Group – 12-1pm. Richardson Christian Science Reading Room, 1930 N Coit Rd, Ste 120, Richardson. More info: 972231-0114.
7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. Individuals and couples of all ages welcome. Texas Reelers, 820 W Arapaho, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-235-1400.
McKinney Farmers’ Market at Adriatica – 3-6pm or sellout. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. 6851 Virginia Pkwy, W McKinney. 972-562-8790.
Old Time Music Hall – June 24-July 17. 8pm, Fri; 2:30 & 8pm, Sat; 2:30pm, Sun. Songs interspersed with sketches and skits and all manner of things. An all-new show with something for everyone. Devised by Sue Birch. The Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Ave, Plano. 972-490-4202. Theatre-Britain.com.
CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with 125 trained instructors. Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-770-6872. TexasCPR.com. Fitness in the Square (FITS): Part of Be Fit Frisco – 6:30-7:30pm. A free one-hour exercise class in the courtyard in front of Frisco City Hall. For kids 10+ to adults. Bring water, towel, and appropriate clothing and shoes. The type of workout changes each month. Bring your family and move together. Be Fit Frisco, Frisco City Hall Square, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. 972-292-6501. Wellness Seminar – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how we can teach you to reverse the need for medications for hormone imbalances, depression, diabetes II, thyroid dysfunction and cholesterol. Free. ReClaim Health, 2237 W Parker Rd, Ste A, Plano. RSVP, Buffy Nelms: 972-985-9355. ReclaimHealthNow.com. Power Yoga – 6:45-7:45pm. In conjunction with Luke’s Locker Allen, class meets at Allen Yoga Center, 915 Market St, Allen. Details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244. Dallas Down-River Club Meeting – 7pm. 3rd Thurs. Canoeing, kayaking and rafting club. Roma’s, 7402 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-373-0500. More info, Dale Harris: 972-680-2727. Funtastic Functional Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. See Tues listing. ahhhMazing Life at Wylie Social Dance Center, 109 S Birmingham, Wylie. 214-282-9058. ahhhMazingLife.com.
friday Free Mom & Kids Yoga – 5:30-6pm. 1st Fri. Find out how our Multisensory Kids Yoga can help improve your child’s focus and grades while keeping you both fit at the same time. SMARTS Club, 8780 Preston Trace Blvd, Frisco. Registration required & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214872-8592. Acoustic Jam Session – 7pm. Weekly open jam and song circle. All acoustic instruments and levels welcome. All music genres welcome. Sponsored by the Visual Art League of Lewisville. Free. MCL Grand, 100 N Charles, Lewisville. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-444-0825. Friday Evening Shabbat Service – 7pm. Join Shir Tikvah, the Reform synagogue of Frisco as we inspire a love for lifelong learning, the celebration of living a Jewish life, and a commitment to honoring the beautiful traditions of our heritage. Held at 7700 Main St, Frisco. 469-269-0718. For specific schedule: ShirTikvahFrisco.org. Community Dance – 7-9:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Live Music, varied styles. Fun for all ages 21 and up. $5/ person Denton Senior Center, 509 North Bell Ave, Denton. For details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 940-349-8720. Square and Round Dance for Fitness and Fun –
saturday savethedate SATURDAY Blackland Prairie Raptor Center 1st Saturday Events – Various topics and activities each month. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Info: 469-9649696, BPRaptorCenter.org. Operation Kindness – 3rd Sat. No Kill animal shelter brings animals for adoption. Weather permitting. Whole Foods Market, outside store, 2201 Preston Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729. Pathfinders Fun Cycling – A free, non-competitive riding group for all cycling skill levels. Short, weekly bicycle rides for the purpose of fun and exercise. All rides held on the weekend, less than 20 miles and include a food destination and a “no rider left behind” policy. Routes and destinations change each week. For more info: Facebook.com/CycleHighlandVillage. Safe Exchange Zone – The Roanoke Police Department has provided a safe haven for child custody exchanges, as well as for the exchange of items that are bought, sold or traded. Now the department has created an officially designated exchange zone in the parking lot and all are welcome to use it. 609 Dallas Dr. For more info: 817-491-6052. Saturday Morning Rides – Various start times and lengths. Richardson Bikemart, Southeast corner of Campbell Rd & Coit Rd, in the front parking lot. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972231-3993.
Coppell Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov. 8am-12pm. Seasonal produce for the North Texas area, natural meats and eggs, seafood, organic dairy products, honey, teas, breads, mixes, flowers, plants, and more. Coppell Farmers’ Market, 768 W Main St, Coppell. CoppellFarmersMarket.org. Greenville Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec. 8am12pm. 2400 Lee St on Bois d’Arc, Greenville. 972251-1532. GreenvilleFarmersMarket.com. McKinney Farmers’ Market at Chestnut Square – Thru mid-Nov. 8am-12pm. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. Locally grown and produced food and craft items. Live music. 315 S Chestnut St, McKinney. 972-562-8790. McKinneyFarmersMarket.com. Saint Michael’s Farmers’ Market – Thru early Nov. 8am-12pm. Shop local and fresh, with farmers/growers who practice natural, sustainable, organic farming and are within a 150-mile radius of Dallas County. Baked goods, tamales, cheeses, eggs, local honey, meats, and pastas also available. Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave at Colgate Rd, Dallas. SaintMichaelsMarket.com. Frisco Rotary Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 22. 8am-1pm or sellout. Local growers offer fruits and vegetables. Also offered are baked breads, meat from local ranchers, honey, arts and crafts and various other products. 4th St between Main & Elm, Frisco. FriscoRotaryFarmersMarket.com. Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Waste Collection Program – 9am-12pm. 2nd Sat. For Lewisville residents; must bring driver’s license for proof of residency. A convenient, safe and environmentally sound way to get rid of waste materials that should not be put into the landfill. City of Lewisville Residential Convenience Center, 330 W Jones St. CityOfLewisville.com. Farmersville Farmers & Fleas Market – Thru Sept. 9am-3pm. 1st Sat. Features produce, crafts, food, jewelry, antiques and more. Onion Shed, 151 S Main, Farmersville. 972-784-6846. FarmersvilleTX.com. Free One-Hour Seminars – 10am. Topics: garden-
Small Fry Sports Classes – A skills and developmental sports class for boys and girls ages 3 & 4. Each month offers a different sport which allows children to develop new skills and gain exposure to all sports offered at the Y. Parents participate alongside their child during this fun and active class. $20/YMCA Family Member, $40/everyone else. Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 Main St, Frisco. Trey Gilmore: 214-297-9622. Clear Creek Birding Walk – 7:30-10:30am. Last Sat. With Elm Fork Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, 3310 Collins Rd, Denton. txmn.org/elmfork.
savethedate SATURDAY Beach Clean Up at Trophy Club Park – 8-11am. 1st Sat; weather permitting. 2885 Trophy Park Dr. More info: TrophyClub.org.
DAILY Dairy Farm Tours – By appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk and treat bags for the children. $7/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 CR 446 Gainesville. 940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com.
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ing, beekeeping, rainwater collection, goat milking, poultry. Ploughshare Institute for Sustainable Living, 7781 Gholson Rd, Waco. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 254-754-9663. Second Saturday for Youth – 10-11:30am. For youngsters aged 4-10; children 6 & under must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, A/V Classroom, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Reservations necessary: 903-786-2826.
savethedate SATURDAY Citizens’ Climate Lobby Meeting – 11am-1pm. 2nd Sat. Agenda includes updates from around Denton, practice our monthly actions, and then call in to the national conference call featuring a well-known speaker (economists, scientists, politicians, military commanders, and thought leaders) on the topic of climate change. Cafe Brazil, 501 W University Dr, Denton. Info, Brett Cease: 218-766-0830. CitizensClimateLobby. org/Chapters/TX_Denton. Kid’s Fish – 11am-1pm. Ages 4-11. The opportunity to go outside to our pond and do some live fishing (weather permitting). If bad weather will have a scavenger hunt. Free. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 2501 Bass Pro Dr, Grapevine. 972-724-2018. Parkour in the Park – 11am-1pm. Learn to move past obstacles like water. All ages. No experience required. Very welcoming group. Participants of all abilities and ages: 8-80. Free. Locations vary. Details: 817-475-8370. Visit the Cats – 11am-6pm. See Sun listing. In-Sync Exotics, 3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie. 972-442-6888. Homestead Open House – 12-3pm. 3rd Sat. Time subject to change during heat of summer. The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is home to several historic structures, most notably the Minor-Porter Log House, which dates to about 1869. Volunteers on hand to guide visitors through the structures and answer questions in this informal tour. Visitors welcome to arrive at any time during the open hours and tour at their own pace. Regular admission to LLELA: $5/person; free/age 5 & under. No additional charge for tour. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-7980. Kayak down the Elm Fork – 12-3pm. 3rd Sat. Whether have lots of river time under your belt or have never set foot in a kayak, you’re welcome here. Kayak Power provides equipment and instruction followed by a 6-mile trip down the Elm Fork to a shuttle vehicle. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Reservation required: 214-669-1663. Frisco Humane Society Adoption – 12-4pm. 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat. We invite you to meet and greet some of the wonderful dogs and cats available for adoption from Frisco Humane Society. PetSmart in Frisco, 3333 Preston Rd. 972-498-8980. Heard Nature Photographers Club – 1pm. 2nd Sat. Speakers and discussions. Topics include how-to and technique discussions and travelogue presentations. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-462-7314.
SPCA of Texas Pet Grief Counseling Program – 1pm. 1st Sat. Designed to help those who are grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Free. Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr, Dallas. 214-742-7722. Mockingbird Chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas Monthly Meeting – 1:30pm. 1st Sat. Local poets and guests are welcome to recite their poetry. Meetings are casual and visitors are always welcome. Heard-Craig Carriage House, 205 W Church St, McKinney. MockingbirdPoetry.org. Guitar Swap Saturday – 2-5pm. Buy, sell or trade guitars. Guitar Gallery, 100 Louisiana St, McKinney. 214-504-4921. Free Guitar Class – 4pm. Kids ages 9 and up can try out a free guitar class (guitars provided) to see if music is something they are interested in trying out. Guitar Gallery, 100 Louisiana St, McKinney. RSVP required: 214-504-4921. Sunday Mountain Bike Group Ride – 6pm. Open to all levels. Informal and leaderless. Food, fun and riding. Food served after the riding. Location changes weekly. For details & location: BBishop@ Bikemart.com. Stargeezer Star Party – 6:30-9:30pm. 1st Sat. Bring the whole family. Star parties begin at sunset, weather permitting. Free. Spring Park, Jonandrea Ln, Garland. TASObserving.org. Downtown McKinney’s Second Saturday – 7-10pm. 2nd Sat. Explore local art galleries, listen to great local and regional talent and taste specialties in some of the area’s best eateries. Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney. 972-547-2660. Frisco StarFest – Sunset-10:30pm. 2nd Sat. Approximately a dozen telescopes will be set up for your viewing pleasure. Weather permitting. Free. Frisco Commons Park. TASObserving.org.
at no cost. Accepted drugs: medications for pets, over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, prescription ointments, prescription patches, sample medications and vaccines. Roanoke Police Department Lobby, 609 Dallas Dr. For more info: 817-491-6052. Explore Earth Exhibition – Thru June 3. Exhibition focuses on local Earth science topics—such as weather, water cycle, and ecosystem changes—as well as a global view of our changing planet. Includes a touchscreen computer kiosk that contains several interactive experiences that will engage children and adults. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. 940-349-8752. First Aid Classes, CPR & Babysitter Training – Various days. Monthly at various branches. For specific info on cost, space availability, times: YMCADallas.org. Peacemaker – A unique theatrical and educational experience aimed at pre-k-5th. The show tackles themes of tolerance and friendship in a light-hearted way, using storytelling, music, puppetry, dancing, juggling and audience participation. An on-campus program lasting 30 mins. More info: 972-490-4202. Theatre-Britain.com. Dallas Farmers’ Market – 8am-6pm. Year round. One-stop shop for all your produce, meat, fl oral and specialty-food needs. Farmers from 150 miles around come to give you the chance to “buy locally.” 1010 S Pearl Expwy, Dallas. DallasFarmersMarket.org. Grapevine Farmers’ Market – 9am-6pm, Sun; 8am-8pm, Mon-Sat. Year-round indoor market. Eat healthy with locally-grown produce and products. 520 S Main St, Grapevine. 817-793-8634. FarmersMarketOfGrapevine.com.
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daily Dairy Farm Tours – By appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk and treat bags for the children. $7/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 CR 446 Gainesville. 940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com.
savethedate DAILY Design-a-Dino Coloring Contest – June 6-Aug 5. Children 12 and under can submit their original coloring designs for a chance to have it become a custom paint job on the stegosaurus, one of this year’s animatronic exhibit dinosaurs which opens Sept 17. Other prizes also awarded. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. For more info, rules, participation instructions and a link to the downloadable coloring sheet: HeardMuseum.org/designadino. Drug Disposal – Unwanted and expired medications can be anonymously disposed of at any time
30 words: $30. Runs up to 3 months. Extra words: $1 each. To place your classified, email the listing to: Publisher@ NA-NTX.com. Deadline is noon on the 1st of the month. ESSENTIAL OILS ESSENTIAL OILS – We at doTerra are committed to sharing the life enhancing benefits of therapeutic grade essential oils and essential oils enhanced wellness products. We provide simple, safe and empowering solutions that enhance well-being. For information: Stephanie Jennings/Wellness Advocate, 972-971-8013, mydoterra.com/StephanieYvonneJennings.
SERVICES $30 ADULT SALT SESSIONS – 10am-7pm, Wednesdays. Do you suffer from allergies, asthma, cold/flu, COPD or other respiratory or skin conditions? Salt therapy is 100% all natural & drug free. Salt heals. Salt Escape, Salt Therapy Wellness Center, 2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano. Teresa Cooper: 972-378-4945.
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naturaldirectory A community resource guide connecting you with local businesses and experts. To find out how you can be included in the Natural Directory, email Publisher@NA-NTX.com.
ADD/ADHD SOLUTIONS GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME Robin Bollinger, Licensed IM Trainer 214-693-9601 PerformanceRev.wordpress.com
Backed by 20 years of research, Interactive Metronome (IM) is a drug-free, performance enhancement program that re-trains the brain’s timing, planning, sequencing and focusing abilities. Student, athlete or professional? Find out how IM can help unlock your potential. See ad, page 12.
ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE, HERBS & NUTRITION Patti Carey, DAOM, LAc, CLT 2121 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Ste 107, Plano 972-704-3730 • PattiCareyLAC.com
Practicing integrative holistic Oriental Medicine using acupuncture, herbs, massage, constitutional nutrition and light therapy to prevent illness and create healing for harmony in body, mind and spirit. TX AC00812; NCCAOM 19746.
NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE
Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. Allnatural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.
ALLERGY SOLUTIONS NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE
Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. Allnatural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.
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AROMATHERAPY DOREY AROMATHERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY
Mary Ellen Dorey, Reflexologist/Clinical Aromatherapist Plano • 972-567-3962 DoreyAromatherapy.com European and Ayurvedic Reflexology and aromatherapy sessions, plus a full line of products for well care, body care and natural perfumes. Reflexology works with the feet and helps to balance the subtle energy systems of the entire body leaving you feeling refreshed and energized. See ad, page 23.
AYURVEDA THE BALANCED YOGI
Peggy Breeze 972-658-1600 • TheBalancedYogi.com Achieve optimal health with Ayurveda, the ancient healing practice that balances body, mind and spirit. I provide comprehensive assessments that uncover your imbalances, create customized diet and lifestyle plans to help you achieve your wellness goals, offer Ayurvedic therapies and online consultations. Let me help you harmonize and energize your life.
BEAUTY HAIR COLOR STUDIOS
9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com Organic color for your hair and health. Open seven days a week. “No-Neck-Pain” wash basins have built-in headrest for your comfort and to protect your neck. See ad, page 22.
PURE GLOW ECO CHIC Beauty meets Health 972-675-7987 PureGlowEcoChic.com
Need help with a healthier beauty routine? We offer skincare and makeup made with real, clean ingredients that are recognizable. Complimentary private consultations available.
RONIT MOR SPA & WELLNESS
Ronit Mor, ND, Licensed Aesthetician 6400 W Plano Pkwy, Ste 6, Plano 214-973-0482 • RonitMor.com A holistic boutique spa focused on dramatically reviving your skin's youthful appearance using the most effective treatment protocols as well as science-based ingredients and technology. See ad, page 27.
BRAIN OPTIMIZATION GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME Robin Bollinger, Licensed IM Trainer Near Preston Rd and Main St, Frisco 214-693-9601 PerformanceRev.wordpress.com
Backed by 20 years of research, Interactive Metronome (IM) is a drug-free, performance enhancement program that re-trains the brain's timing, planning, sequencing and focusing abilities. Student, athlete or professional? Find out how IM can help unlock your potential. See ad, page 12.
CHIROPRACTIC NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE
Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. All-natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.
SERENDIPITY HEALTH & WELLNESS Dr. Amy St. John, DC, LMT 3900 W 15th St, Ste 506, Plano 75075 214-801-0741 • SerendipityWellness.net
I'm the gentle chiropractor. As a doctor of chiropractic and licensed massage therapist, I can help you to relieve pain head to toe, whether caused by injury, stress or fatigue. My style is gentle but effective, which can be particularly helpful for those in extreme pain, children or seniors. See ad, page 28.
SYNERGY BALANCE NUCCA CHIROPRACTIC HEALING CENTER Dr. Cecilia Yu, D.C., NUCCA practitioner 12740 Hillcrest Rd, Ste 138, Dallas 75230 972-387-4700 • MySynergyBalance.com
By aligning the first vertebrae through a precise NUCCA adjustment, Dr. Yu eliminates nerve interference from the brain stem. Such interference can manifest itself in any manner including scoliosis, skin conditions, behavioral disorders, herniated discs or joint problems. Unlike traditional chiropractic, even traditional upper-cervical chiropractic, there is no popping, cracking or twisting and a NUCCA adjustment holds longer which means you return far less often. See ad, page 23.
COLONICS DFW COLON CARE
17810 Davenport Rd, Ste 108 Dallas, 75252 972-380-4845 • DFWColonCare.com Optimize the resources within your body and jump start your colon by cleansing, hydrating and eliminating waste with the touch-less Angel of Water Colonics. See ad, page 21.
EDEN NATURAL FOODS CO-OP
DENTISTRY
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SMILE RANCH DENTISTRY
Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath 75032 972-772-7645 • SmileRanchDentistry.com Smile Ranch believes in natural, minimalistic remedies that are safe and effective for you and your family. See ad, inside back cover.
DINING CAFÉ BRAZIL
200 Coit Rd, Ste 112, Plano (by Central Market) 469-229-9140 A breakfast-to-late-evening dining and coffee house offering delicious food in a casual, eclectic familyfriendly space. Healthy meal options to decadent deserts available.
SHANDIZ MEDITERRANEAN GRILL & MARKET 4013 W Parker Rd, Plano 75093 972-943-8885
Halal meats, fresh produce, groceries and flat bread baked on-site.
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DAIRY CIRCLE N FAMILY DAIRY
Michelle and Tommy Neu 4 Miles West of I-35; on US 82, County Rd 446, Lindsay 76240 940-372-0343 • CircleNDairy.com State-permitted dairy licensed to sell fresh, all-natural unprocessed grade A raw milk. See full listing under Farms & Farmers' Markets. See ad, page 11.
DECLUTTERING / ORGANIZING SERVICES THE DECLUTTERBUG
Anita Sisler 339-832-1220 • TheDeclutterbug.biz Now is a perfect time to declutter. Let me help you turn cluttered areas of your home into perfect, peaceful spaces. Moving? I can help you with the process of decluttering while packing up your home and/or unpacking and making your new home cozy. Serving the North Texas area. See ad, page 27.
5611 Colleyville Blvd, Ste 340, Colleyville, TX 76034 817-770-4443
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Members purchase food online, directly from north and east Texas farms. We go get it for you, so you can pick up your food at our location, just 15 minutes east of downtown Plano.
HONEY POT FARM
Money Family / Guy Money, Beekeeper McKinney 75070 • 972-829-3216 Honey as raw, local, organic, yummy and healthy as it gets. Our hives are in Collin and surrounding counties, and because our honey is straight from the hive, nothing added and never heat pasteurized, you get all the vitamins, minerals, live-enzymes, and pollens which are the allergy-fighting benefits that are heat filtered out of most other store-bought honeys. Available at Frisco Farmers' Market, McKinney Trade Days, Sprouts, Market Street or pick up at our home office. Look for the bee in cowboy boots!
LITTLE ORCHARD PECANS LittleOrchardPecans.com 469-500-3099
Grown on family farms, our hard shell “native” pecans are smaller and sweeter than the “paper shell” hybrids found in most store. Typically pesticidefree, they’re low-carb, no sodium, almost no natural sugars and can help lower “bad” cholesterol. Order online or at select local retailers.
FITNESS
LIVING ETHICS SCHOOL
Vicki Johnston, Founding Director 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview 75069 214-544-8338 • CenterForLivingEthics.org Are you seeking a learning environment that nurtures the whole child? Children thrive in heart-centered relationships that cultivate whole-being intelligence through nature, creativity, discovery, storytelling, meaningful learning and individual projects. Full- and part-time programs available. We welcome you to our monthly Tea, Talk and a Tour.
FARMS & FARMERS' MARKETS CIRCLE N FAMILY DAIRY
Michelle and Tommy Neu 4 Miles West of I-35; on US 82, County Rd 446, Lindsay 76240 940-372-0343 • CircleNDairy.com
AHHHMAZING LIFE
101 S Jackson Ave, Ste 300, Wylie 75098 214-282-9058 • AhhhMazingLife.com
FIT N PILATES
Shannon Rene 5160 Village Creek Dr, Ste 400, Plano 75093 214-789-5563 • FitNPilates.com
THE BARRE CODE PLANO
Julie Godfrey, Owner 4757 W Park Blvd, Ste 112, Plano 75093 469-298-0482 • TheBarreCode.com
YOGA WITH PEGGY BREEZE 972-658-1600 TheBalancedYogi.com
See full listing under Ayurveda.
YOGAJAX YOGA STUDIO
State-permitted dairy licensed to sell fresh, all-natural unprocessed grade A raw milk. Visit us at the farm to learn why our great-tasting, fresh, raw milk is a safe and naturally healthier choice for your family. Call us to schedule a tour to see a working family farm and be sure to visit our on-site store for fresh raw white and chocolate milk, cream, free-range eggs and more. See ad, page 11.
2001 Coit Rd, 75093 469-518-4225 • Yogajax.com
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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD 972-479-9139 KarenAsburyMD.com
Our practice is dedicated to healing using a combination of holistic medicine and conventional medicine where needed. See ad, page 22.
HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS
Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, IFMCP 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 • HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion! Offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. See ad, inside front cover.
RECLAIM HEALTH
Dr. Laura Precourt, PScD 2237 W Parker Rd, Ste F, Plano 75023 972-943-9355 • ReclaimHealthNow.com A concierge practice that offers an education curriculum that teaches patients how to reclaim their health through proper nutrition and lifestyle changes which can allow them to reduce or eliminate their need for medications. See ad, page 32.
HEALTHY KIDS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS
Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, IFMCP 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 • HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion! Offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. See ad, inside front cover.
WHOLE CHILD PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS
Dr. Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-736-1954 • WholeChildTexas.com In today’s complex medical world, we empower our patients to take control of their health with a transformative clinical practice that integrates the best of traditional, Western medicine with ancient, Eastern healing modalities and with a vast array of nutraceuticals and cutting edge clinical test, while “walking the talk” of healing right by your side, every single step of your journey. See ad, page 7.
HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN PAWS & CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM 2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 • PetCareNaturally.com
Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. See ad, page 27.
GARDEN CALLOWAY’S NURSERY Calloways.com
Seventeen DFW stores including: Denton, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Hurst, Lewisville, Little Elm, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Southlake. See ad, page 31.
HAIR SALON HAIR COLOR STUDIOS
9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com Open seven days a week, we offer organic color for your hair and health. “No-Neck-Pain” wash basins have built in headrest for your comfort and to protect your neck. Whether you're simply sensitive to some of those harsher chemical lines or just want vibrant, beautiful, healthy hair you'll love our natural approach to how we treat your hair and overall beauty. Ask about free color consultation. See ad, page 22.
HOLISTIC WELLNESS THE CUPPING GURU
Dana Russell, LMT, ACT 2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano 75075 469-831-2795 • Cupping.Guru Contemporary cupping is a superior therapy for releasing muscle knots, relieving tension, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, detoxing, smoothing cellulite and more. It's effective and relaxing. Ask about our exclusive TrioCleanse: a powerful combination of salt room therapy, cupping therapy and 24 hours of juicing.
HORMONE REPLACEMENT TWIST 25
Bioidentical DHEA cream 888-489-4782 • Twist25.com Twist 25 DHEA cream helps maintain hormones naturally. Sleep better at night, have energy and drive during the day, fight menopause and depression. Improve health to feel your best and look your best. Make Twist 25 part of your daily routine and get results. See ad, page 26.
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DR. JOHN WOODWARD, MD
Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Ln, Ste A-315, Dallas 75230 972-566-7870 • AboutHormones.org Dr. Woodward is a board certified Gynecologic Endocrinologist. He has been a pioneer in bio-identical hormone replacement for 30 years. He has been practicing medicine in Dallas since 1968 and specializes in hormone replacement for both men and women. His eight years of medical training were at Yale University School of Medicine and Yale-New Haven Medical Center. He is board certified in gynecology. See ad, page 26.
INTEGRATIVE PHYSICIANS DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD 972-479-9139 KarenAsburyMD.com
Our practice is dedicated to healing using a combination of holistic medicine and conventional medicine where needed. See ad, page 22.
ROOTS INTEGRATIVE GYNECOLOGY Dr. Odette Limosnero, MD 2005 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton 75010 972-822-3365 RootsIntegrativeGynecology.com
We take the time to build a relationship with you, to not only treat your symptoms, but discover the underlying cause of your “disease.” See ad, page 11.
WHOLE CHILD PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS
Dr. Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-736-1954 • WholeChildTexas.com In today’s complex medical world, we empower our patients to take control of their health with a transformative clinical practice that integrates the best of traditional, Western medicine with ancient, Eastern healing modalities and with a vast array of nutraceuticals and cutting edge clinical test, while “walking the talk” of healing right by your side, every single step of your journey. See ad, page 7.
KID FIT – KID FUN CAMP TONKAWA
1036 CR 203, Collinsville 76233 940-440-8382 • CampTonkawaTexas.com We are all connected to nature, and at Camp Tonkawa, our classes, camps and events help you to nurture that connection. Feel your connection to all living things. Sense the spirit of the wilderness. Know that you are related to the Earth on a practical and a spiritual level. Our goal is for everyone to be as knowledgeable of the natural world as the Native Americans, who love, honor and respect our planet Earth... Mother Nature.
KNEE PAIN SOLUTIONS NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE
Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. Allnatural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.
LAWN CARE – ORGANIC EARTH KIND SERVICES
Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 • EarthKindServices.com Organic lawn treatment that gets amazing results. We do all the work —spreading an even layer of composted top dressing onto your lawn with our specialized spreader. Bare spots fill in, better drought tolerance and disease resistance. Safe for kids and pets. See ad, page 33.
MARKETS – GROCERY SPICE BAZAAR INDIAN GROCERY 4681 Ohio Dr, Ste 105, Frisco 75035 214-618-3174
MEDICAL DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD 972-479-9139 KarenAsburyMD.com
Our practice is dedicated to healing using a combination of holistic medicine and conventional medicine where needed. See ad, page 22.
HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS
Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, IFMCP 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 • HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion! Offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. See ad, inside front cover.
WHOLE CHILD PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS
Dr. Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-736-1954 • WholeChildTexas.com In today’s complex medical world, we empower our patients to take control of their health with a transformative clinical practice that integrates the best of traditional, Western medicine with ancient, Eastern healing modalities and with a vast array of nutraceuticals and cutting edge clinical test, while “walking the talk” of healing right by your side, every single step of your journey. See ad, page 7.
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN INNOVATIONS WELLNESS CENTER
Dr. Kimberly Wilson, NMD 6545 Preston Rd, Ste 200, Plano 75024 469-606-9100 • InnovationsWellness.com Your family's health is "naturally" our passion. Using naturopathic medicine, our approach is holistic and non-toxic, helping those with cancer, hormone imbalances, fatigue, chronic illness, depression and much more. Let us be a partner in your wellness and show you naturopathic solutions to your health concerns. See ad, inside back cover.
HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS
Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, IFMCP 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 • HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion! Offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. See ad, inside front cover.
WHOLE CHILD PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS
Dr. Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-736-1954 • WholeChildTexas.com In today’s complex medical world, we empower our patients to take control of their health with a transformative clinical practice that integrates the best of traditional, Western medicine with ancient, Eastern healing modalities and with a vast array of nutraceuticals and cutting edge clinical test, while “walking the talk” of healing right by your side, every single step of your journey. See ad, page 7.
RADIO SHOW HEALTHY BY NATURE RADIO SHOW Martie Whittekin, Certified Clinical Nutritionist Saturday 8am • KWRD 100.7 FM
NATUROPATHS RONIT MOR SPA & WELLNESS
Ronit Mor, ND, Licensed Aesthetician 6400 W Plano Pkwy, Ste 6, Plano 214-973-0482 • RonitMor.com Inspiring, empowering and coaching you to naturally improve and maintain your well-being. Ronit’s holistic, nontoxic approach helps restore vitality and lessen chronic conditions through nutrition, lifestyle and alternative modalities. See ad, page 27.
ORGANIC LAWN CARE EARTH KIND SERVICES
Lawn Top Dressing Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 • EarthKindServices.com Organic lawn treatment that gets amazing results. We do all the work—spreading an even layer of composted top dressing onto your lawn with our specialized spreader. Bare spots fill in, better drought tolerance and disease resistance. Safe for kids and pets. See ad, page 33.
Moving through life with a self-determined purpose is what sets apart those who are successful and fulfilled and those who live in despair.
PEDIATRICS
Interviews with authors, doctors and o t h e r e x p e r t s a b o u t n a tu r a l approaches to health and happiness. Listener calls are always welcome. Archives of past shows available on HBNShow.com.
REAL ESTATE DARLENE OWEN, REALTOR
Remax Town & Country 301 S Watters Rd, Allen 75013 972-979-7640 • DarleneOwen.com I specialize in helping with all the technical aspects of home selling or buying, like getting a great deal and a perfect location, but my clients also love that I have a knack for helping with some of the more intangible, stress-inducing things that go along with the process as well. If you're looking for an agent who can help and support you beyond just the paperwork, call me today! See ad, page 32.
REFLEXOLOGY DOREY AROMATHERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY
Mary Ellen Dorey, Reflexologist/Clinical Aromatherapist Plano • 972-567-3962 DoreyAromatherapy.com See full listing under Aromatherapy. See ad, page 23.
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ST. PHILIP’S EPISCOPAL
REIKI
6400 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco 75034 214-387-4700 • StPhilipsFrisco.org
MY HEART REIKI
Jennifer Cunnings 1113 Hampshire Lane, Ste 8, Richardson 972-816-6299 • MyHeartReiki.com Align with your true, authentic, amazing self. Using energy therapy and intuitive coaching, Jennifer provides the tools, healing and support you need to live a selfempowered and purpose filled life. See ad, page 27.
RESPIRATORY THERAPY SALT ESCAPE
2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano 75093 972-378-4945 • Info@SaltEscape.com Do you suffer from allergies, asthma, COPD, cold/flu, or other respiratory or skin conditions? Salt therapy is 100% drug-free and all natural. Salt heals.
SOUND HEALING STAR COYOTE SOUND TEMPLE
Jodi Roberts, Founder Coit Rd and Parker, Plano 75075 469-344-6484 • StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com Jodi activates your creative energy for health, clarity of purpose and inner peace through sound healing, shamanic practices and multidimensional shadow transformation. See ad, page 18.
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT AGAPE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Reverend Lee Wolak 972-468-1331 • AgapeCSL.com
If you were inspired by the movie The Secret or the message of Abraham, Eckhart Tolle, and Deepak Chopra you’ll feel right at home at Agape. Agape CSL is a spiritual community that nourishes your soul, energizes your body and lifts your spirit. Agape honors all spiritual pathways, and can be incorporated into anyone's life as a complement to their own traditions and belief systems. See ad, page 21.
NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco 75033 214-872-4205 • NewLifeFrisco.org
SHIR TIKVAH REFORM SYNAGOGUE Rabbi Heidi Coretz 7700 Main St, Frisco 75034 214-500-8304, • ShirTikvahFrisco.org
Services are held on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. Every service welcomes children of all ages. Religious school classes take place on Sunday mornings during school year. Visit website for service schedule.
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Sunday services, community programs, job ministry, preschool, and St. Philip’s Academy “K” class.
THERMOGRAPHY THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS Dr. Rebeca Gracia, PharmD, DABAT Addison and Rockwall 214-352-8758 • ThermographyCenter.com
Providing FDA-cleared Computer Regulation Thermography (CRT) to progressive practitioners for over 10 years. Whole Body Thermography reveals functionality of internal organs including breasts, teeth, lymphatics, thyroid, liver, kidneys and heart. Subtle changes can be detected ~10 years before dysfunction develops. See ad, page 3.
VETERINARY SERVICES PAWS & CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM 2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 • PetCareNaturally.com
Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. See ad, page 27.
WATER WATERSEDGE STRUCTURED WATER Twenty First Century Health 972-855-8711 TwentyFirstCenturyHealth.com
Bringing dead city water back to the living, structured water nature intended. Cutting-edge technology. Call us or visit our website to learn more about how improving your home’s water can improve your health.
WELLNESS CENTERS BODY SYNERGIE
1103B Ridge Rd, Rockwall 75087 972-772-5808
BACK TO BASICS HEALTH MARKET 585 I-30, Rockwall 75087 972-771-3660
DOC’S BODY SHOP CHIROPRACTIC
3084 N Goliad St, Ste 114, Rockwall 75087 972-722-2500
GET HEALTHY HEALTH MARKET 811 E Yellow Jacket, Rockwall 75087 469-434-2004
HEAVENLY HANDS BIRTHING CENTER 908 N Goliad St, Rockwall 75087 214-621-0859
HORMONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS Rockwall: 1207 Arista Dr, Ste 103, 75032 469-402-1877 Southlake: 620 N Kimball Ave, Ste 100, 76092 817-328-8376
NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE
Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. Allnatural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.
ROCKWALL COLONICS & WELLNESS CENTER 2455 Ridge Rd, Ste 151, Rockwall 75087 972-771-8900
ROCKWALL NUTRITION CENTER
585 E Interstate 30, Rockwall 75087 972-771-3660
WELLNESS WORKS
2305 Ridge Rd, Ste 102, Rockwall, 75087 469-698-8844
STAR COYOTE SOUND TEMPLE
Coit Rd and Parker, Plano 75075 469-344-6484 • StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com Star Coyote Sound Temple is a safe, sacred space for private and group sessions and classes by appointment only. We focus on creativity, music, health, relaxation, communication and fun in a community setting. Sound and energy healing, massage and workshops are offered for all ages. See ad, page 18.
WOMEN'S HEALTH ROOTS INTEGRATIVE GYNECOLOGY Dr. Odette Limosnero, MD 2005 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton 75010 972-822-3365 RootsIntegrativeGynecology.com
We take the time to build a relationship with you, to not only treat your symptoms, but discover the underlying cause of your “disease.” See ad, page 11.
THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS Dr. Rebeca Gracia, PharmD, DABAT Addison and Rockwall 214-352-8758 • ThermographyCenter.com
Providing FDA-cleared Computer Regulation Thermography (CRT) to progressive practitioners for over 10 years. Whole Body Thermo-graphy reveals functionality of internal organs including breasts, teeth, lymphatics, thyroid, liver, kidneys and heart. Subtle changes can be detected ~10 years before dysfunction develops. See ad, page 3.
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