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HEALTHY

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Sacred Vessels The Lifeblood of Heart Health

Healing Pain Without Surgery

Nature Basics: the Endocannabinoid System

February 2020 | Houston, Texas-Edition | NaturalAwakenings-Houston.com

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Greetings! February is the month when our attention turns to things of the heart. The 14th is Valentine’s Day when lovers exchange gifts of candy and flowers, and school children cut hearts from red construction paper. It’s the month that the ancient Romans celebrated Lupercalia. It’s the month that I proposed to Cindy, and she accepted! In this month’s issue we learn about heart and circulatory system health. There is also an article about new developments in regenerative medicine that give us hope that we can stop and even reverse some chronic diseases. I would like to welcome the doctors and staff of three of our local clinics to Natural Awakenings. They are Drs. Drs. Munish & Bandana Chawla, MD of Embee Lifestyle Docs, Dr. Mary A. Washington, MD of Reversing Medical Disease Clinic, and Dr. Bing You M.D. (China), D.A.A.P.M., M.S., L.Ac., and his team of weMED Health Regenerative Medicine. This month’s issue is not only full of interesting and informative article but there are numerous local events to attend and discount coupons that you can use to save money on your purchases at many of our sponsors. If you have not yet subscribed to our digital edition, take your phone out right now and text NAHTX to 66866 and we’ll email you a copy. That way you won’t miss an issue and you can read the other 9 articles that we didn’t have room for in our print edition. Until next month, be kind. Bright blessings,

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I magnify the positive in my life and spend time appreciating all the good around me. by Doyle Ward You have more than 55,000 thoughts each day. Many are the same thoughts over and over again. Every single one is an affirmation; this also includes everything that you say. By reducing your negative thoughts and words and increasing the positive ones, you can reshape your life. Expecting a better day helps to create a better life. The only place we have to take action or make changes is the present moment.This month’s affirmation can help create a better life.

I magnify the positive in my life and spend time appreciating all the good around me. The ability to see and appreciate the positive in your life and the world around you is like a happiness booster. Not only are you happier but it enables you to better handle the not so great that life sometimes can hand you. The only thing that you are guaranteed in life is this moment. Working with positive affirmations can radically change your mindset. Say them and write them repeatedly with the feeling that they are your truth. You have the power to make great changes in yourself and the world. I know this is true because I have made huge changes in my life by changing my thoughts.

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Continuing Acupuncture Education Conference February 22 & 23 The American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is holding their annual Continuing Acupuncture Education Conference in Houston at the Wyndham Hotel-Energy Corridor this February 22 & 23. This year’s theme of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Integrative Medicine is added to the traditional acupuncture conference, offering a platform for modern technology to collide with ancient wisdom; Eastern medicine to meet with Western medicine. Healthcare is becoming increasingly involved with artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is used for predicting diseases, diagnostics, risk assessments, drug research, and many other patient interactions and practitioner assistance. The trends of AI technology and research will be discussed along with how the technology is used in the industry. Keynote Speakers: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. Keynote speakers on Artificial Intelligence are Mr. Rodrigo Liang, SambaNova Systems and Dr. Stephen Wong, Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Riu Hai Liu,Cornell University will speak on “Whole Foods” Diet for Chronic Disease Prevention. For more information or to register go to the website. https://www.acaom.edu/continuing-education See Ad on page 8

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The mission of weMED Health Regenerative Medicine is to blend Eastern and Western Medicine to create custom Wellness Plans so each client can achieve the best possible health with fewer medications and increased longevity. This is grounded in the belief that the body can naturally heal itself when given the right conditions. A person’s ability to heal occurs when the malfunctions, disease patterns and imbalances can be detected and removed. Combining the best of Eastern and the most up-to-date, non-invasive natural Western therapies, they are more equipped than ever to get your health back on track. They do more than just treat the symptoms. They treat the cause of the problem. Their staff includes: Dr. Bing You M.D. (China), D.A.A.P.M., M.S., L.Ac. is the founder and one of the major Integrative Medicine doctors at weMED Clinic, he has a vast background in both western and eastern medicine. With his compassion and concern for patients, he is dedicated to providing effective and exceptional care. Dr. George Camille, Orthopedic Surgeon is an expert in stem cell procedures, is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including Houston Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital. Dr. David A. Mayer, M.D. who is an acknowledged expert in stem cell procedures and regenerative medicine. Dr. Tao Ma M.D. (China), L.Ac., Ph.D. who is one of the major Integrative Medicine doctors at weMED Clinic, and she also has a vast background in both western and eastern medicine. Dr. Xiuming Zong, M.D.(China), L.Ac., Dr. Phoenix Zhang, M.D.(China), L.Ac., and Tarah Romanski, Nurse Practitioner. Their clinic is designed to create a relaxing environment that will allow you to take a break from the business of everyday life and focus on your wellness. Visit their website to learn more about their programs and services. Call today to book your appointment. weMED Health Regenerative Medicine 4126 Southwest Fwy #1130 Houston, TX 77027 713-572-3888 wemedhealth.com See ad on page 18

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The Lifeblood of Heart Health by Julie Peterson

When people think about heart

“A hundred years ago, we were farming the back 40 with a team of health, what generally comes to mind horses, eating what we grew. Kids don’t is the fist-sized muscle that pumps get out and ride bikes; they’re playing and oxygenates the body’s lifevideo games and eating crap. There’s blood. However, the heart of the very little doubt how we got to this probmatter is not the pump itself, lem,” says John Osborne, M.D., direcbut the vascular system—the tor of cardiology at State of the Heart network of veins, arteri Cardiology, near Dallas. es and capillaries that dis Yet, the nation’s number one tributes blood to every killer, which can fester for decades with cell in the body, out symptoms, is largely preventable delivering and reversible. Only 15 percent of CVD nutrients, is related to genetics; the rest is attrib eliminating uted to lifestyle, and the right choices waste can make all the difference. The key is to adopt heart-healthy habits before the Each human adult harbors body delivers a potentially fatal warning. an astonishing 60,000 miles of blood “The initial presentation of heart vessels—enough to wrap around the disease can be an acute catastrophic planet twice. Keeping these hard-workevent that results in death in half the ing vessels supple and open is the key men and two-thirds of the women. not only to avoiding disease, but also to That’s not treatable,” warns Osborne. ensuring a long and healthy life. The alternative—arterioscleroKnow the Risk Factors sis, or hardening of the arteries—can The first step toward cardiovascular slowly and silently bring on cardiovashealth is awareness. Important indicacular disease (CVD), which can result in a heart attack, stroke, vision loss and tors of CVD risk include: aHigh blood pressure (over 140/90) cognitive decline. CVD is the leading cause of death in the U.S., killing one in a High cholesterol (over 240 mg/dL) aHigh triglycerides (over 200 mg/dL) four Americans, according to the U.S. aHigh blood glucose (over 140 mg/dL) Centers for Disease Control and PreaObesity (BMI over 30) vention (CDC). By 2035, nearly half the population—45 percent—is predicted to aInflammation (hsCRP test above 2 ml/dL) have some form of the disease. aPhysical inactivity (less than 30 minutes a day) When a disease is lifestyle-inaSmoking or vaping (any at all) duced, the only thing that can aChronic stress reverse it is a dramatic change aLoneliness

in diet and lifestyle. We’ve seen over and over again that it works. ~Brenda Davis

Any of these factors can increase the risk of CVD, but possessing a cluster of the first five comprises a condition

called metabolic syndrome, which significantly increases the potential for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes—itself a significant risk factor that can damage blood vessels, as well as the organs they support. “While diabetes is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States, this figure belies the fact that most people with diabetes die of heart disease, kidney failure and other complications,” says Brenda Davis, RD, of Alberta, Canada, author of Kick Diabetes Essentials: The Diet and Lifestyle Guide. Metabolic syndrome, like CVD, has few obvious symptoms and is on the rise: Nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. have it, according to the CDC. The one distinct marker for the condition is an accumulation of fat around the waistline, characterized by a measurement of over 35 inches for women and 40 for men.

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“When a disease is lifestyle-induced, the only thing that can reverse it is a dramatic change in diet and lifestyle,” says Davis. “We’ve seen over and over again that it works.”

n Know the Numbers

CVD flies under the radar even though it’s increasingly common at younger ages. The Journal of the American Medical Association released a study in December 2019 stating that about one in four young adults in the U.S. have pre-diabetes, putting them at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes and CVD. Lisa McDowell, director of clinical nutrition and wellness at St. Joseph’s Mercy Health System, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and team dietitian for the Detroit Red Wings, works with elite athletes of all ages and notes that they more likely know their favorite player’s jersey number than their own health numbers. “Learn what your blood pressure is, know your body mass index, get your cholesterol levels and triglycer-

ides and your [hemoglobin] A1C. Know these numbers early on and, if there’s a problem, fix it,” she advises. While simple blood tests help monitor indicators for CVD, more sophisticated tests can be even more revealing. In 2018, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (AHA) jointly issued new guidelines for patients over age 50 to get a computerized tomography (CT) scan to determine their calcium score. The procedure checks for hardening of the arteries and predicts the risk of a 10-year future cardiovascular event. “This identifies people who have pre-clinical atherosclerosis, regardless of risk factors,” says Osborne. “It also helps people modify behaviors, because they are faced with a diagnosis.” Yale R. Smith, a Melbourne, Florida, M.D., who specializes in metabolic and functional medicine, utilizes the U.S. Food & Drug Administration-approved protein unstable lesion signature (PULS) blood test. Recommended for patients in their 40s, it measures inflammatory biomarkers for the body’s immune system response to arterial injury and provides a chronological heart age and risk of a CVD event. “If you can show someone the future, it’s a wake-up call to make lifestyle changes to increase longevity,” Smith says.

n Eat for Heart Health

Perhaps the single most important change that people can make is diet. “But a lot of people don’t want lifestyle medicine— they’d rather take a statin with their Big Mac,” says McDowell. Preventing or reversing CVD requires diligence, but it’s largely about eating real, whole food—and mostly plants. This means avoiding processed foods and consuming less salt, trans fats, saturated fat and cholesterol; and more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds. “There’s not an excess of blue-

berries in the American diet; there’s an excess of relatively inexpensive, highly processed junk foods in large containers,” says McDowell. Overcoming the urge to grab fast and easy foods requires education. “Everyone needs to learn how to read a food label and avoid foods linked to vascular disease,” she adds. Vegans have healthier cholesterol levels in their blood compared to vegetarians, which in turn have better levels than meat-eaters. Study-verified diets that lower CVD indicators also include the Mediterranean diet, as well as two developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet, which also addresses exercise and weight control. “I don’t believe that one diet fits everybody, but there’s a preponderance of evidence that the more plant compounds you get, the better off you are,” says McDowell.

Some cardiovascular boosters:

Leafy greens flush out excess sodium and magnesium, and reduce inflammation. Berries improve circulation by boosting nitric oxide, which expands blood vessels. Pomegranate juice lowers blood pressure and reduces plaque formation. Walnuts, peanuts and almonds lower LDL, the “bad cholesterol”. Oily fish, chia and flax seeds with omega-3 fatty acids lower triglycerides. Soy with anti-inflammatory isoflavones helps dilate blood vessels. “We could eat tofu, tempeh, miso, edamame, soy beans or even organic soy ‘veggie meats’ in place of red meat,” says Davis. Yogurt, kefir and other fermented probiotic dairy products help improve glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol and blood pressure. Supplements can be very helpful: Red yeast rice extract, much like a statin, significantly lowers total cholesterol and LDL.

Coenzyme Q10, a powerful antioxidant, lowers blood pressure and combats the side effects of statins. Omega-3s in fish oil supplements reduce heart risk in healthy people and those already diagnosed with CVD risk. Nicotinamide riboside improves blood pressure and arterial health in those with mild hypertension. Garlic, fresh or in capsules, can lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

n Move It

Sitting all day and then briefly exercising doesn’t provide the same benefit as moving periodically throughout the day. Take more frequent breaks from sitting, get up to move around for a couple of minutes every 30 minutes. Exercise strengthens the endothelium, the innermost of an artery’s three layers, and produces nitric oxide, which helps keep arteries open and healthy. Getting the blood moving lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, and increases oxygen and nutrients to the body. Exercising outdoors provides additional benefits. Research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found that exposure to green spaces helped prevent metabolic syndrome.

There’s not an excess of blueberries in the American diet; there’s an excess of relatively inexpensive, highly processed junk foods in large containers. ~Lisa McDowell n Stress Less, Socialize More

Spending even 20 minutes outdoors in nature can do wonders for high blood pressure and cortisol levels, studies show. Walking or talking with a friend deepens social engagement, a key factor in lowering CVD risk: “Having the right tribe is crucial,” says McDowell. “If you’re with people who support you and make you laugh, you feel less stress.” Walking a dog outdoors gets three cardiovascular pluses—exercise, nature and sociability, as dogs tend to be tail-wagging ice-breakers. Further, merely stroking a pet lowers blood pressure. Apps like Headspace and Insight Timer make it easy to do meditation, which studies suggest may reduce overall CVD risk.

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If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear? ~Confucius

n Don’t Smoke

Not starting to smoke or vape at all is ideal for cardiovascular health, but quitting allows the body to begin to heal, reducing the risk of coronary heart disease after one year by 50 percent, reports the AHA; 14 years later, the risk is the same as a non-smoker’s. “It’s not intuitively easy to make healthy decisions,” says McDowell. “We have to learn how to make good choices.” Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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HEALING JOINTS FROM WITHIN The Promise of Regenerative Medicine by Marlaina Donato

Someday, medical science will allow us

to infuse damaged or aging organs with new cells, or to manufacture made-to-order organs on a 3-D printer. These emerging techniques to revitalize worn-out body parts are on the drawing board in the field of regenerative medicine. However, for the injured college athlete or the grandmother with compromised joint function, healing and pain relief can already be found in the form of prolotherapy and other non-invasive approaches that stimulate the body to heal itself. Injection therapies using dextrose or the patient’s own platelets or stem cells are being used to naturally stimulate the body to produce collagen and rejuvenated tissue, offering hope to those with soft tissue injuries, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease and even pain syndromes like fibromyalgia. A recent review in the British Medical Bulletin of 10 high-quality studies of

dextrose prolotherapy in adults with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee showed patients experienced significantly less pain and improved range of motion in both the short term and long term without adverse effects. Eighty-two percent of patients were satisfied with the treatment.

Controlled Inflammation

A type of regenerative medicine innovated by osteopathic physician Earl Gedney in the 1930s, prolotherapy induces low-grade, temporary inflammation with the intention of triggering connective tissue cells called fibroblasts in and around the injection site. “If you cut your arm or twist your ankle, various immune cells rush to the area to begin the repair process. This is a very basic comparison of what prolotherapy does with injections directed to specific anatomical points,” says Ross A. Hauser, M.D., found-

er of Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine Clinics, in Fort Myers, Florida, and Chicago. “Prolotherapy is used to treat osteoarthritis because it helps correct the underlying reason why it has occurred, which is joint instability. The body overgrows bone as a long-term response in an effort to stabilize an unstable joint,” Hauser says. Naturopathic physician Brent Cameron, of Aurora Natural Medicine, in Gilbert, Arizona, suggests individualized treatment plans for best results. “My recommendations are very patient-specific, which is an important piece in prolotherapy.” Cameron says his patients are likely to start seeing relief in the first week. “In many instances, they experience complete relief and mobility after a series of treatments.” While Cameron attests to the efficacy of dextrose prolotherapy, he is cautious with recommending it for people with systemic inflammatory conditions. “Someone with a history of joint-related autoimmune response tends to mount stronger inflammatory responses. Other forms of regenerative medicine can be helpful for rheumatoid arthritis [RA], but not in the inflammation-mediated way, like prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.” One option, according to the Institute of Regenerative Medicine, in Boca Raton, Florida, might be very small embryonic-like stem cells (VSELS), an emerging form of regenerative stem cell therapy. These have shown promise in dealing with RA and other autoimmune diseases. Meanwhile, the Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine is ramping up its research into approaches that stimulate the body to repair itself, with numerous ongoing clinical trials utilizing different injection therapies for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

The Power of Platelets

PRP injections are similar to prolotherapy, using platelets from the patient’s body instead of dextrose. “As blood flows through an injury site, the inflammatory chemicals trigger the platelets to release growth factors, which causes the torn fibers of the damaged structures to heal,” says Fort Worth osteopath Gerald Harris, of Texas Prolotherapy and Neural Therapy. PRP is sometimes used in conjunction with stem cell therapy, which is typically applied in cases in which something needs to be replaced, to help fill in gaps in ligaments or tendons, Harris says. PRP injections have proven to be effective in easing chronic low back pain from damaged vertebral discs. An overview of research published in the Journal of Spine Surgery in 2018 found it to be safe, effective and feasible, with promising potential for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Harris says that people that wish to avoid surgery or cortisone injections can benefit from PRP, which can also be applied topically to treat non-healing wounds like bedsores and diabetic ulcers. Harris subscribes to the power of persistence. “Don’t give up. With proper treatment there is a strong likelihood that you can live a happy, healthy life free from chronic pain.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books a omposer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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REGENERATIVE MEDICINE AND THE FUTURE OF HEALTH

by Jennifer Buergermeister, MA, MBA and Bing You, MD (China), L. Ac.

Human bodies have the innate capability to heal thanks to immu-

nity. If our immunity is strong, we can stay healthy. If our immunity is weak, we can become ill. Health has often been observed as systems in balance. Acupuncture and Ayurveda are two ancient medical systems that understand the importance of balance. Systems that are in balance function more efficiently and allow space for the body to find homeostasis. Based upon the discovery of efficiency in medicine, in both ancient and modern medicine, current research continues to build upon past observations from ancient medicine. The growing trend today is in personalized medicine. As research moves into greater discoveries in immunity, we find promise in moving our attention into what keeps us well versus what makes us sick. Approaches to remedy imbalance vary since everyone is different. Regeneration feels very different than treating disease which in the United States often consists of Band-Aid approaches that treat symptoms rather than the root causes of disease. Regenerative Medicine may be the key to longevity and well-being. Some current therapies in regenerative medicine include genetic testing, stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma, ozone therapy, Chinese Medicine and acupuncture and herbs, individualized diet/nutrition using macro/micronutrients, and specialized exercise programs.

HOW STEM CELLS CORRELATE WITH HEALTH AND REJUVENATION

Healthy stem cells boost regeneration and immunity to take action. Research in stem cells has helped address the root causes of aging. As we age, the stem cells in the bone marrow begin to weaken and their numbers will decline over the decades. We become less resilient and it takes longer to heal. Aging cells begin to outnumber the cells we can regenerate; therefore, aging and a deterioration of organ function and system flow begin to occur.

WHAT IS PLATELET-RICH PLASMA?

Platelet-rich plasma, or autologous conditioned plasma, is a concentrate of platelet-rich plasma protein derived from whole blood centrifuged to remove red blood cells. PRP is used to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints to energize an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own healing system to improve musculoskeletal problems. PRP is complementary to stem cell and other treatments to keep the revitalization process going as we heal. PRP acts as a booster for stem cells to find inflammation by signaling the immune system as messenger cells to begin the process of healing. PRP is often used in conjunction with stem cell therapy to enhance results of stem cell injections.

WHY ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE?

Chinese Medicine is a whole-person medical system. Energetic flow channels are opened by acupuncture and detoxification is assisted by using herbs and exercise. Stagnant energy can cause degradation in the entire body system like healthy flowing rivers absent of dams and blockages. The mind-body thrives in states of flow.

DIET, NUTRITION, AND EXERCISE

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no secret we should eat right and exercise. As often as possible, our plates should be colorful and ingredients fresh and organic. Added hormones, pesticides, and other chemicals in our food should be avoided. Movement keeps the lymphatic system flowing and our stress levels down. Also, what and how we eat can make a huge difference in how we feel, think, and behave. Fatigue, ADD, ADHD, depression, and anxiety can be addressed by diet and exercise.

OZONE TREATMENTS

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In the second century, a Greek physician, Galen of Pergamon, the doctor for Roman Emperors for decades, theorized about the circulatory system. In the sixteenth century, William Harvey published the first accurate definition of blood circulation. In the 1870s, Ivan Pavlov helped broaden the understanding of the digestive system, and in 1909 J S Haldane discovered the respiratory system. In 1964, an Israeli scientist named Robert Mechoulam was instrumental in discovering the first phytocannabinoid on the marijuana plant. This began the long road to discovering the endocannabinoid system (ECS), a pathway of energy affecting almost every area of the human body. Decades after Mechoulam’s work, a postdoctoral neuropharmacologist, Nick DiPatrizio, identified the first cannabinoid receptor in the brain. This brought light to why people felt euphoric when smoking marijuana. DiPatrizio expanded his research on cannabinoid receptors in the brain to other areas of the body. He discovered that, in rats, hunger increased the endocannabinoid levels in the small intestines and that the signaling was coming from the gut rather than from the brain. DiPatrizio discovered a second receptor that was not central to the nervous system. It was from this discovery that the complexity of the ECS was revealed. The first endocannabinoid receptor discovered in the brain and central nervous system is named CB1, and the endocannabinoid receptors named CB2 are located elsewhere throughout the body. Today, researchers are calling the ECS the most complex system in the body. Its primary function is to keep the body balanced and in homeostatic harmony. The human body produces endocannabinoids naturally, and the cannabinoids from the marijuana plant, when ingested, attach themselves to the endocannabinoids. This triggers a reaction that activates the endocannabinoid system. This sets off a chain reaction where the body begins to take action regarding a rebalance of systems. In effect, this cannabinoid reaction begins the healing process throughout the body. Any stimulus that upsets the delicate balance of our internal environment is attacked by the body’s immune system, with the ECS being the general, keeping all bodily functions in check.

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February 2020 SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1ST Introduction to Mindfullness Meditation. 9 am. Lifestyle Docs hosts their monthly free meditation call. Open to everyone, beginners and seasoned meditators. Lifestyle Docs 4500 Bissonnet Street, Ste 355 Bellaire, TX 77401. embeelifestyledocs. com Marva’s Holistic Fair. 10:00am-5:00pm. Psychics, tarot readers, palmists, healers, vendors of all sorts. Admission Free. LaQuinta Inn-Galleria on 610 West Loop North between San Felipe and Post Oak, 77027. psychicfairs.com 713-4443581 Lifestyle Doc’s Yoga Class. 10am. Join us for a beginner-friendly class which is healthy for the body and mind. Yoga can prevent illness and injury. It can also help reduce the burden of several chronic issues such as arthritis, pain management, cardiovascular disease & even depression and anxiety. $10. Lifestyle Docs 4500 Bissonnet Street, Ste 355 Bellaire, TX 77401. embeelifestyledocs.com Let’s Go! 12 noon – 2 pm. Come and enjoy great tasting, healthy food and see how easy it is to prepare. Learn about the amazing power of food and how to make choices that delight your palate and give health! You will receive educational resources, recipes, and get to sample new dishes in each class. Come hungry! Tasty Oatmeal, oil-free salad dressing, quinoa salad, mushroom fajitas cost: $35 single class, $125 for 5 classes, $100 for 4 classes Lifestyle Docs 4500 Bissonnet Street, Ste 355 Bellaire, TX 77401. embeelifestyledocs.com/food-for-life-cooking-class WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5TH Pure Plant-Lifestyle Docs Vegan Potluck. 1pm. Join Doctors Bandana and Munish Chawla for their monthly vegan potluck. Bring a vegan dish. Enjoy the food and conversation. Visit the website for more information and to register. Lifestyle Docs 4500 Bissonnet Street, Ste 355 Bellaire, TX 77401. embeelifestyledocs.com SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8TH Walk with a Doc 8am. Announcing a new walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. What better way to start your weekend than on your feet making strides to help your heart and improving your general health to live longer! Enjoy a short talk on a variety of health and wellness topics and then walk at your own pace, and have the opportunity to have questions answered by local physicians. Visit the website for more information and to register. embeelifestyledocs.com Getting in Gear. 12 noon – 2pm. Come and enjoy great tasting, healthy food and see how easy it is to prepare. Learn about the amazing power of food and how to make choices that delight your palate and give health! You will receive educational resources, recipes, and get to sample new dishes in each class. Come hungry! Tofu Scramble (sautéing without oil), how to turn raw kale into tasty salad, quick pasta salad cost: $35 single class, $125 for 5 classes, $100 for 4 classes Lifestyle Docs 4500 Bissonnet Street, Ste 355 Bellaire, TX 77401. embeelifestyledocs.com/ food-for-life-cooking-class

Ordering from the Cosmic Kitchen Workshop 9am-1pm. Imagine that the universe is like a Cosmic Kitchen with an Infinite Menu, just waiting to take and fulfill your orders. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to effectively place YOUR orders with the Cosmic Kitchen and use the Law of Attraction to create what you want in your life. Discover the eight principles for creating your orders and apply them to career, prosperity, relationships, health, traveling, and housing. $55. Blissful Quests, LLC 701 North Post Oak Road, Suite B-7, Houston, TX 77024. blissfulquests.com SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9TH Half-day Retreat. 9:00am-12:40pm. Chan/Zen Meditation Classes guided by Ordained Zen Masters of Chung Tai Chan Monastery. Free. CHUNG TAI ZEN CENTER OF HOUSTON 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072 zen@cthouston.org www.cthouston.org 281-5681568 Get Started Living the Change! 2:30-4 pm. The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to learn how to get started Living the Change in your life/your house of worship. Living the Change is an international interfaith initiative to address climate change. FREE. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1900 Bering Dr. Houston, Texas 77057. emersonhouston.org SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15TH Introduction to Mindfullness Meditation. 9 am. Lifestyle Docs hosts their monthly free meditation call. Open to everyone, beginners and seasoned meditators. Lifestyle Docs 4500 Bissonnet Street, Ste 355 Bellaire, TX 77401. embeelifestyledocs. com Lifestyle Doc’s Yoga Class. 10am. Join us for a beginner-friendly class which is healthy for the body and mind. Yoga can prevent illness and injury. It can also help reduce the burden of several chronic issues such as arthritis, pain management, cardiovascular disease & even depression and anxiety. $10. Lifestyle Docs 4500 Bissonnet Street, Ste 355 Bellaire, TX 77401. embeelifestyledocs.com SUNDAY FEBRUARY 16TH Meditation Workshop. 10:00am-11:00pm. Open to everyone - especially for beginners to meditation. The master will give a brief introduction to meditation and guide the participants to do meditation. Free, donations welcome. CHUNG TAI ZEN CENTER OF HOUSTON, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072 zen@cthouston.org www.cthouston. org 281-568-1568 SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22ND Breaking the Food Seduction 12 noon – 2 pm. Come and enjoy great tasting, healthy food and see how easy it is to prepare. Learn about the amazing power of food and how to make choices that delight your palate and give health! You will receive educational resources, recipes, and get to sample new dishes in each class. Come hungry! Quinoa for breakfast, fast dishes with International flavors (ginger and Thai curry) cost: $35 single class, $125 for 5 classes, $100 for 4 classes Lifestyle Docs 4500 Bissonnet Street, Ste 355 Bellaire, TX 77401. embeelifestyledocs.com/foodfor-life-cooking-class

Continuing Acupuncture Education Conference. American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) will be hosting our Continuing Acupuncture Education (CAE) Conference and would like to invite your participation. An “Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Integrative Medicine” theme is added to the traditional acupuncture conference, offering a platform for modern technology to collide with ancient wisdom; Eastern medicine to meet with Western medicine. $350, $318 before Feb. 10. Wyndham Hotel @ Energy Corridor (West Houston) 14703 Park Row, Houston, Texas 77079 https://www.acaom.edu/ continuing-education/ SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23RD Continuing Acupuncture Education Conference. American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) will be hosting our Continuing Acupuncture Education (CAE) Conference and would like to invite your participation. An “Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Integrative Medicine” theme is added to the traditional acupuncture conference, offering a platform for modern technology to collide with ancient wisdom; Eastern medicine to meet with Western medicine. $350, $318 before Feb. 10. Wyndham Hotel @ Energy Corridor (West Houston) 14703 Park Row, Houston, Texas 77079 https://www.acaom.edu/ continuing-education/ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 88 Buddhas Ceremony 10:00 am-11:00 am For more information go to our website. CHUNG TAI ZEN CENTER OF HOUSTON, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072 zen@cthouston.org www.cthouston. org 281-568-1568 Mindfulness in Nature 9:30am-11am Come help start a Forest Bathing movement in Houston! Join Heather Sullivan and Bethany Foshee for a guided mediation and nature journaling adventure! We’ll explorehow art, poetry, and observation in nature can help us find a renewed sense of calm and appreciation for our surroundings. Bring a journal and pen, and perhaps a blanket or mat to sit on if you like, as well as your other outdoor adventure needs – water bottle, hat, etc. FREE. For more information look up mindfulgreen on Facebook. Memorial Park Picnic Area TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25TH Keys for Natural Appetite Control 12 noon – 2 pm Come and enjoy great tasting, healthy food and see how easy it is to prepare. Learn about the amazing power of food and how to make choices that delight your palate and give health! You will receive educational resources, recipes, and get to sample new dishes in each class. How to cook grains, lentil curry, refreshing mint smoothie, cost: $35 single class, $125 for 5 classes, $100 for 4 classes Lifestyle Docs 4500 Bissonnet Street, Ste 355 Bellaire, TX 77401. embeelifestyledocs.com/food-for-life-cooking-class Naturopathic Iridology I Learn iridology fundamentals for yourself and family wellness. Learn to access the iris for dietary stress, toxicity, and mental stress. Become competent in facial analysis as an added assessment tool. Lab Kit and Manual included with tuition. $99 A Life Of Peace Wellness Education Institute, Houston, TX Private location for registrants only. https://www.a-life-ofpeace.org/iridology-certification

plan ahead SATURDAY MARCH 7TH Code Blue 6-9 pm Through the lens of filmmaker Marcia Machado, code blue reveals lapses in the current state of medicine and provides a common sense solution by featuring the practice of lifestyle medicine to prevent, manage and reverse chronic diseases. Free. First Unitarian Universalist Church Museum District location. 5200 Fannin St, Houston, 77004 THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH Crystal Therapy Mastery Session 1 Join us for hands-on classes and enjoy an evening of interactive multimedia presentations, try your hands at several crystal methods of application including tonics, grids, organite, crystal readings, cleansing methods and more. $99A Life Of Peace Wellness Education Institute, Houston, TX Private location for registrants only. https:// www.a-life-of-peace.org SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Half-day Retreat. 9:00am-12:40pm. Chan/Zen Meditation Classes guided by Ordained Zen Masters of Chung Tai Chan Monastery. Free. CHUNG TAI ZEN CENTER OF HOUSTON 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072 zen@cthouston.org www.cthouston.org 281-5681568 THURSDAY-SUNDAY MARCH 19-22 CranioSacral Therapy 1 Houston. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system, which is comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Sessions will be held in Houston.. To register and for information regarding tuition and early registration savings, prerequisites, recommended preparation, and class times, call 800-233-5880 or visit Upledger.com. FRIDAY MARCH 20TH – MARCH Embodying Nonviolent Communication David Weinstock 9:30 am-5:30 pm. Practice embodying nonviolence through movement and play. Whole mind/body/linguistic practice, engaged over time, is where we come face to face with the history we’ve embodied, our deeper selves, our most profound gifts, and the motivation to connect more compassionately in the world. cost: $450. Tuition assistance is available. No one will be turned away. The Dominican Sisters of Houston, 6501 Almeda Rd., Houston, TX. http://events.r20. constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=hrs9hgeab&oeidk=a07eggduygkf45d57c8&viewType=MOBILE SUNDAY MARCH 22ND Mindfulness in Nature 9:30am-11am Come help start a Forest Bathing movement in Houston! Join Heather Sullivan and Bethany Foshee for a guided mediation and nature journaling adventure! We’ll explorehow art, poetry, and observation in nature can help us find a renewed sense of calm and appreciation for our surroundings. Bring a journal and pen, and perhaps a blanket or mat to sit on if you like, as well as your other outdoor adventure needs – water bottle, hat, etc. FREE. For more information look up mindfulgreen on Facebook Acre Wood Preserve FRIDAY, MARCH 27 – MARCH 30 Natural Health and Wellness Consultant Certification This certification can be used for personal, family, and community service. It can also be used in professional health services as a naturopath, nutritional consultant, and holistic health consultant. Early Registration $699 A Life Of Peace Wellness Education Institute, Houston, TX Private location for registrants only. https://www.a-life-of-peace.org/naturopath-certification.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH Blessing Ceremony. 9:00am-3:30pm. Free. CHUNG TAI ZEN CENTER OF HOUSTON, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072 zen@cthouston.org www.cthouston.org 281-568-1568

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thursday Grace2Go. 7:00-8:30am. On the go? Want a boost to the start of your day? Drive thru for free coffee, a breakfast bite, and prayer if desired. All are welcome. Grace Episcopal Church, 4040 W. Bellfort, 77025. www.graceinhouston.org.

loils.com Meditation Class: Discovering the Awake Within. 7-9pm. Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien closely guides and interacts with students to realize Awake Mind is already within, they have the capacity to Wake Up, and how to apply meditation. Suggested donation $50/month. Pre-registration required. Universal Door Meditation Center, 15202 Dora Lane, Sugar Land, 77498. universaldoor.org 281-565-9718

friday Children’s Story Hour. 10:00am-11:00am. Bring your little ones to listen to a story and after the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home. For more information, visit hermannpark.org. The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens, 1500 Hermann Dr., 77004. 713-524-5876 Unfoldment Meditation Class. 8 p.m. Class Led by Pastor Ken Pitman. Learn to meditate, connect with the Divine within, and deliver messages from Spirit.. Event fee $10.00 First Spiritualist Church of Houston 2115 Turner Dr, Houston, TX 77093. firstspiritualistchurchofhouston.org Food Not Bombs. 8pm. Help provide free vegan meals for Houston’s homeless. Volunteer, donate or just come see what we do. Free. Downtown Library Courtyard, 521 Lamar, 77002. houstonfoodnotbombs.org Simply Wonderful Fridays. 6pm. Bhakti Urban Farm is an oasis of learning, located just 10 miles from downtown Houston. The word Bhakti means love and devotion which implies service through peace, harmony and sustainability. Join us for cow feeding, hatha yoga, sacred chanting spiritual talk and a free veg dinner. FREE. Bhakti Urban Farm 5415 Wheatley Street, Houston, TX 77981. 832-570-8252. facebook.com/bhaktiurbanfarm

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saturday Beginning Zen Meditation. 10am-12n. Feeling stressed? Want something to help you feel better? Try meditation with us. Free, registration required. Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072. 281-568-1568. cthouston.org Children’s Zen Meditation. 10am-12n. Open to children ages 4-12. Parents must be present and participate. Free, registration required. Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston, 12129 Bellaire Blvd., 77072. 281-568-1568. cthouston.org

sunday Sunday at Houston Zen Center. 8am-11am. We start with Morning Service followed by meditation, then work practice - mindful cleaning and straightening in the Meditation Hall and the Center’s grounds, then a dharma talk. Free. HOUSTON ZEN CENTER, 1605 Heights BLVD., 77008. 713869-1952. houstonzen.org Christian Meditation. 9:00am-9:30 am. Experience meditation and contemplative prayer in preparation for receiving Holy Communion at the 10am worship service. All are welcome. Grace Episcopal Church, 4040 W. Bellfort, 77025. www. graceinhouston.org info@graceinhouston.org or 832-667-8601. Sunday Services First Spiritualist Church of Houston. 10:30am-12:30pm Spiritualism is a common sense religion, one of knowing and living. Healing Service followed by lecture then Spirit Greetings Message Service. Music Director Dwain Briggs. Private readings available after service. First Spiritualist Church of Houston 2115 Turner Dr, Houston, TX 77093. firstspiritualistchurchofhouston.org Acoustic Jams. 11am. Easy listening music to brunch by. No cover charge. Last Concert Café, 1403 Nance St., 77002. 713-226-8563 www. lastconcert.com Public Dharma talk with Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien. 11:30am-1:00pm. We welcome people of all cultures, religions, and backgrounds to attend the public Dharma talks with Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien. 15202 Dora Lane, Sugar Land, 77498. (Free, donations welcome. Optional lunch follows.) www.universaldoor.org 281-565-9718 Youth and Teen Program at Universal Door Meditation Center. 11:00am–12:30pm. For youth grades 1-12. This weekly program guided by Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien allows youth to have a chance to open their eyes to the Awakened happiness already within and discover the world of AWAKE. Registration required, call for more details. Universal Door Meditation Center, 15202 Dora Lane, Sugar Land, 77498. universaldoor.org 281-565-9718 Awake Tour. 10:30am-11:30am. Drop in for the grand tour of our Awake landscape at Universal Door Meditation Center! Everyone is welcome! Come and find out what is Awake, who is our Awake teacher Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien, and have a chance to touch with the Awake already within. Free, donations welcome. Universal Door Meditation Center - 15202 Dora Lane, Sugar Land, 77498. www.universaldoor.org 281-5659718 *Please arrive 10 minutes prior as tours begin on time* Food Not Bombs. 7pm. Help provide free vegan meals for Houston’s homeless. Volunteer, donate, or just come see what we do. Free. Downtown Library Courtyard 521 Lamar, 77002 houstonfoodnotbombs.org Sunday Love Feast. 5:00pm. A free vegetarian meal for any and all. Free. ISKCON Temple 1320 West 34th Street, 77018. 713-686-4482 iskconhouston.org Whole Mother. 7:30 pm. Hosted by Pat Jones. A show that discusses the political and practical aspects of being a mother today. KPFC: Community Radio 90.1 FM. kpft.org

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