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cated City, Healthy City, arth Day Texas (EDTx) Literary City, Physical City and the Dallas Festival and Entrepreneurial City. of Ideas (DFOI) have creThey will evaluate the ated the Earth Tank Prize, projects based on their which will award a total of positive environmental $25,000 in prize money to impact and related impact three nonprofit environmenon education, health, tal groups with important literacy, downtown or conservation and sustainsuburban jobs and entreability projects in Texas. preneurship. Inspired by Mark EDTx CEO Jerry Hess Cuban’s popular televisays, “We expect to see sion show Shark Tank, the Mark Nelson great ideas and outcomes Earth Tank Prize will be from this competition and a pitch-style competition are very excited to work alongside the in which nonprofits participating in Earth Day Texas 2016 will present their Dallas Festival of Ideas to highlight the importance of environmental quality in innovative ideas for conservation and shaping the future of our cities in Texas environmental protection to a panel and throughout the country.” of judges comprised of an expert from Three finalists in each category will each of five DFOI panel areas: Edu-

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ead and neck cancers include cancers of the mouth, throat (pharynx and larynx), sinuses and salivary glands. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, more than 55,000 Americans are diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and almost 13,000 die from these diseases annually. A study from the University of Alabama and the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center found that a magnolia herb extract called honokiol may treat these cancers. It tested human cancer cell lines in the laboratory from different parts of the body, including the mouth, larynx, tongue and pharynx. The researchers found that the honokiol extract halted the growth of each of these cancer cells and induced cell death. Lead researcher Dr. Santosh K. Katiyar and his colleagues wrote, “Conclusively, honokiol appears to be an attractive, bioactive, small-molecule phytochemical for the management of head and neck cancer, which can be used either alone or in combination with other available therapeutic drugs.”

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ecent research from the Netherlands’ Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition has discovered that negative and aggressive thinking can be changed by supplementing with probiotic bacteria. The tripleblind study followed and tested 40 healthy people over a period of four weeks that were split into two groups; one was given a daily probiotic supplement containing seven species of probiotics and the other, a placebo. The subjects filled out a questionnaire that measured cognitive reactivity and depressed moods using the Leiden Index of Depression Sensitivity, which measures negative and depressed thinking. After four weeks, the probiotic group showed significantly lower scores in aggression, control issues, hopelessness, risk aversion and rumination, compared to the placebo group. “The study demonstrated for the first time that a four-week, multispecies, probiotic intervention has a positive effect on cognitive reactivity to naturally occurring changes in sad mood in healthy individuals not currently diagnosed with a depressive disorder,” the researchers concluded.

Losing Pancreatic Fat Reverses Diabetes

study from Newcastle University, in England, has found that losing fat content in the pancreas can alleviate Type 2 diabetes. The researchers tested 18 obese people between the ages of 25 and 65 that were diagnosed with diabetes alongside a control group that were not. Subjects received gastric band surgery before eating an appropriately healthful diet for eight weeks. During this time, subjects in both groups lost an average of nearly 13 percent of their body weight and around 1.2 percent of their body fat. More importantly, the diabetes group lost about 6.6 percent of triglyceride pancreatic fat, or about 0.6 grams. The weight loss and loss of triglyceride fat from the pancreas allowed the patients to produce normal amounts of insulin. Professor Roy Taylor, the head researcher of the study, says, “For people with Type 2 diabetes, losing weight allows them to lose excess triglyceride fat out of the pancreas and allows function to return to normal.”

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esearchers from the University of California at San Francisco, working with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and other research agencies, have found that watching television may affect cognition, specifically as it relates to executive function and processing speeds. The study followed 3,247 people over a 25-year period, beginning in their early adult years. Those that frequently watched television during their early adult years had a 64 percent higher incidence of poor cognitive performance compared to less frequent television watchers. This was after adjusting results for the effects of many other known lifestyle factors that affect cognition such as smoking, alcohol use and body mass index. The effects of television watching worsened when combined with reduced physical activity during young adult years. Those with low physical activity and a high frequency of watching television were twice as likely to have poor cognition compared to those that had low television viewing combined with high physical activity during that period.

ating an apple before buying groceries may help consumers make healthier shopping decisions. This was the finding of three studies on healthy food purchasing conducted by Aner Tal, Ph.D., and Brian Wansink, Ph.D. In the research, published in the scientific journal Psychology and Marketing, 120 shoppers were given an apple sample, a cookie sample or nothing before they began shopping. The researchers found those that ate the apple purchased 28 percent more fruits and vegetables than those given the cookie, and 25 percent more fruits and vegetables than those given nothing. A related study by Tal and Wansink investigated virtual shopping decisions. After being given a cookie or an apple, 56 subjects were asked to imagine they were grocery shopping. They were shown 20 pairs of products—one healthy and the other unhealthy—and asked to select the one they would buy. Consistent with the results of the first study, those that ate the apple most often chose the healthy option.

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Fossil-Fuel-Free Food Trucks Go Solar

The food truck industry is good for a quick, cheap meal or even a gourmet meal, but emissions from these portable feasts are a growing concern, given the estimated 3 million trucks that were on the road in 2012. New York state has launched an initiative to put 500 energyefficient, solar-powered carts on city streets this summer. A pilot program gives food truck vendors the opportunity to lease the ecocarts for five years at little to no extra cost. They are expected to cut fossil fuel emissions by 60 percent and smog-creating nitrous oxide by 95 percent. If the technology was implemented nationwide, it could spare the atmosphere an enormous carbon footprint. Conventional mobile vendors may spend more than $500 a month on fossil fuels; in addition to the gasoline consumed in driving, truck lighting and refrigeration systems are powered by diesel generators and propane fuels the grills, sometimes all running up to 10 hours a day. The annual nationwide load can add up to hundreds of billions of pounds of carbon dioxide per year. Source: EcoWatch.com

Food Fight

College Cafeterias Lead the Way in Sustainable Eating Colleges and universities are changing how they purchase and prepare food in their dining halls to provide students healthy, sustainable meal options, with many of them working to source food locally. American University, in Washington, D.C., purchases more than a third of the food served in its cafeterias within 250 miles of its campus. McGill University, in Montreal, spends 47 percent of its food budget on produce from its own campus farm and growers within 300 miles. Middlebury College, in Vermont, partners with seasonal local vendors, including those operating its own organic farm. Taking it a step further, Boston University cafeterias serve meal options that include organic, fair trade, free-range, vegetarian-fed, hormone- and antibioticfree, sustainably harvested food items to students. Cornell University composts about 850 tons of food waste from its dining halls each year. At Duke University, surplus food is donated to food banks, and both pre- and post-consumer scraps are composted. Other steps include the University of California, Berkeley’s new Global Food Initiative to address food security in a way that’s both nutritious and sustainable, and efforts at the University of Illinois to recycle cooking oil for biodiesel production. Source: EcoWatch.com www.NADallas.com

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Indoor Gardening is Looking Up The world’s largest indoor farm, in Japan, covers 25,000 square feet, with 15 tiers of stacked growing trays that produce 10,000 heads of lettuce per day, or about 100 times more per square foot than traditional methods. It uses 99 percent less water and 40 percent less power than outdoor fields, while producing 80 percent less food waste. Customized LED lighting helps plants grow up to two-and-a-half times faster than normal, one of the many innovations co-developed by Shigeharu Shimamura. He says the overall process is only half automated so far. “Machines do some work, but the picking is done manually. In the future, though, I expect an emergence of harvesting robots.” These may help transplant seedlings, harvest produce or transport product to packaging areas. Meanwhile, Singapore’s Sky Farms, the world’s first low-carbon, hydraulically driven, urban vertical farm, runs on a Sky Urban Vertical Farming System, making the most of rainwater and gravity. Using a water pulley system, 38 growing troughs rotate around a 30-foot-tall aluminum tower. A much bigger project, a 69,000-square-foot vertical indoor garden under construction at AeroFarms headquarters, in Newark, New Jersey, will be capable of producing up to 2 million pounds of vegetables and herbs annually. Source: Tinyurl.com/JapaneseIndoorFarm

Corporate Conscience

Unilever Reduces its Carbon Footprint Consumer goods giant Unilever has pledged to eliminate coal from its energy usage within five years and derive all of its energy worldwide solely from renewable sources by 2030. The company will become carbon-positive through the use of renewable resources and by investing in generating more renewable energy than it needs, selling the surplus and making it available to local communities in areas where it operates. About 40 percent of the company’s energy use currently comes from green sources. Paul Polman, company chairman, says the goal is “really doable.” He cites a new factory in China powered by wind and solar energy and a Paris office building that already contributes green electricity to the power grid. Source: The Guardian

Surging Organics

Costco Shoots Past Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market, founded in 1978, grew to be the number one seller in the nationwide movement toward organic and natural eating, with more than 400 stores. But mainstream grocers such as Wal-Mart and Kroger have since jumped on the bandwagon, and smaller players like Trader Joe’s and The Fresh Market have proliferated. Now Costco has moved into the current number one position, illustrating the market potential of budgetconscious consumers that desire to eat better.

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Court Overrules Law Gagging Animal Abuse Probes U.S. District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill has written that in a pivotal case of animal cruelty undercover reporting, the Idaho Dairymen’s Association responded to the negative publicity by drafting and sponsoring a bill in a class known as Ag-Gag legislation that criminalizes the types of surreptitious investigations that expose such violent activities. Seven other states currently have similar Ag-Gag laws on the books. Winmill declared the law unconstitutional in his decision, stating that its only purpose is to “limit and punish those who speak out on topics relating to the agricultural industry, striking at the heart of important First Amendment values.” The law was deemed to violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, “as well as preemption claims under three different federal statutes,” cites Winmill. “This ruling is so clear, so definitive, so sweeping,” says Leslie Brueckner, senior attorney for Public Justice and co-counsel for the plaintiffs in the case. “We couldn’t ask for a better building block in terms of striking these laws down in other states.” Source: Food Safety News

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The government of Guatemala has repealed legislation dubbed the “Monsanto law”, which was approved last year to grant the biotech giant special expansion rights into ecologically sensitive territory, after widespread public protest. The demonstrations included groups of indigenous Mayan people, joined by social movements, trade unions and farmers’ and women’s organizations. Following political party battles, the Guatemalan Congress decided not to just review the legislation, but instead cancel it outright. The Monsanto law would have given exclusivity on patented seeds to a handful of transnational companies. Mayan people and social organizations claim that the new law would have violated their constitution and the Mayan people’s right to traditional cultivation of the land in their ancestral territories. Lolita Chávez, of the Mayan People’s Council, states, “Corn taught us Mayan people about community life and its diversity, because when one cultivates corn, one realizes that a variety of crops such as herbs and medicinal plants depend on the corn plant, as well.” Source: UpsideDownWorld.org

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n his essay The Pleasures of Eating, Wendell Berry, a Kentucky farmer and poet, writes: “If I am going to eat meat, I want it to be from an animal that has lived a pleasant, uncrowded life outdoors, on bountiful pasture, with good water nearby and trees for shade.” He, like a growing number of conscious eaters, wants no part of the industrial meat system in which animals are raised in concentrated animal feeding operations. Media coverage has helped educate consumers previously unaware of how their food is produced and why it matters. The documentary film Food Inc., as well as books like Fast Food Nation, by Eric Schlosser and The Chain, by Ted Genoways, describe common livestock industry practices that mistreat animals, pollute water and air, endanger workers and threaten public health. With increased understanding of the connections between diet and health, climate, environment and social justice, even many Americans that still like the taste of hamburger and steak have sided with Berry; they want sustainably raised, humane and healthful red meat.

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latest nutritional science. In 2015, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee attempted to include the concept of sustainability. The committee, which included top nutrition scientists, defined sustainable diets as “a pattern of eating that promotes health and well-being and provides food security for the present population while sustaining human and natural resources for future generations.” It made the case that a diet higher in plant-based foods and lower in animalbased foods both promotes health and protects the environment—resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions, and less energy, land and water use. But political pressure from the livestock industry prevailed, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell jointly announced, “We do not believe that the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the appropriate vehicle for this important policy conversation about sustainability.” Instead, they advised the committee to focus solely on nutritional and dietary information. In her book Food Politics, nutritionist and author Marion Nestle explains that recommendations to decrease consumption have never been popular with the food industry. Nonetheless, Roni Neff, Ph.D., who

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directs the Center for a Livable Future’s Food System Sustainability and Public Health Program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in Baltimore, recommends consuming less red meat in particular, because of its large environmental footprint. Neff points out, “Thirty percent of greenhouse gas emissions are connected to red meat.” However, not all red meat is created equal. In her book Defending Beef, environmental lawyer and cattle rancher Nicolette Hahn Niman makes a case for sustainable meat production, noting, “Well-managed grazing could be part of an effective strategy to combat climate change.” In their book The New Livestock Farmer, authors Rebecca Thistlethwaite and Jim Dunlop praise the increase in farmers producing pasture-raised, ethical meats and the growing number of farmers selling directly to people that reject the industrial system. Neff likewise supports such sustainable livestock agriculture, which integrates pasture-raised animals on farms, rather than isolating them on feedlots, where they typically eat a grain-based diet (such as genetically engineered corn) and receive growth stimulants, including hormones and antibiotics.

Risky Hormones and Antibiotics Mike Callicrate, a St. Francis, Kansas, rancher educated in the industrial model of meat production, is considered an expert on its negative consequences. He served as an advisor for Food Inc., and Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Callicrate observes, “The same chemical compounds that athletes are banned from using in baseball are used to produce our food animals, which our children eat in the hot dogs at the ballgame.” According to the USDA, about 90 percent of feedlot cattle receive hormone implants to promote growth. Yet the European Union Scientific Committee on Veterinary Measures Relating to Public Health reports that the use of natural and artificial growth hormones in beef production poses a potential risk to human health, especially among children.

Because climate change is accelerating and is already causing a multitude of adverse effects, and the footprint of our current food system is massive, we urgently need to create a national food supply that is both healthy and sustainable. ~Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard School of Public Health Concerns about growth-promoting drugs led the American Academy of Pediatrics to call for studies that directly measure their impact on children through milk and meat. The President’s Cancer Panel Report on Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk also states, “Growth hormones may contribute to endocrine disruption in humans.” Their dietary recommendations include choosing meat raised without hormones and antibiotics.

Rising Resistance Antibiotic resistance is now one of the world’s most critical public health problems, and it’s related to misuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Antibiotic resistance— when bacteria don’t respond to the drugs designed to kill them—threatens to return us to the time when simple infections were often fatal.” Veterinarian and food safety consultant Gail Hansen, of Washington, D.C., explains that bacteria naturally develop resistance anytime we use antibiotics. “The problem is overuse and misuse; that’s the recipe for disaster.” She explains that more than 70 percent of the antibiotics sold in the U.S. are not used to treat sick animals, but to promote growth and reduce the risk of infection related to raising animals in unsanitary, overcrowded spaces. A recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states: Adding antibiotics to the feed of healthy

livestock “often leave the drugs ineffective when they are needed to treat infections in people.” The AAP supports buying meat from organic farms, because organic farming rules prohibit the nontherapeutic use of antibiotics. Stacia Clinton, a registered dietitian in Boston who works with the international nonprofit Health Care Without Harm, assists hospitals in both reducing meat on their menus and increasing purchases of meat from animals raised without antibiotics. The goal is to reduce the growing number of antibiotic-resistant infections that cost hospitals and patients billions of dollars each year. A Friends of the Earth report, Chain Reaction: How Top Restaurants Rate on Reducing Use of Antibiotics in Their Meat Supply, revealed that most meat served by American’s top chain restaurants come from animals raised in industrial facilities where they are fed antibiotics. Only two out of 25 chains, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread, report that the majority of their meat is raised without routine antibiotics. A recent study by Consumers Union also found antibiotic-resistant bacteria on retail meat samples nationwide. In California, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 27, making his the first state to ban the use of routine low doses of antimicrobial drugs that are medically important to humans to promote livestock weight gain or feed efficiency. The bill doesn’t go into effect until January 2018, but will contribute to making meat safer and antibiotic drugs more effective.

Red and Processed Meats Targeted Dietary advice to reduce the consumption of red and processed meats, regardless of how the animals are raised, is not new. Kelay Trentham, a registered dietitian in Tacoma, Washington, who specializes in cancer prevention and treatment, points out that joint reports from the World Cancer Research Fund International and American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) since 2007 have recommended restricting consumption of red meat to less than 18 ounces a week and avoiding processed meats.

Smarter Meat Choices by Melinda Hemmelgarn Choose certified organic meat. Organic certification prohibits antibiotics, added hormones and genetically modified (GMO) feed. Select grass-fed and grass-finished meats. Look for the nonprofit American Grassfed Association (AGA) certification, which ensures animals eat only grass and forage from the time of their weaning until harvest, and are raised without antibiotics or hormones (AmericanGrassfed.org). AGA standards apply to ruminant animals only: beef, bison, goat, lamb and sheep. Support Country of Origin Labeling. This mandates that retail cuts of meat must contain a label informing consumers of its source. The U.S. meat industry has worked to stop such labeling. Beware of misleading labels. “Natural” provides no legal assurance about how an animal was raised. “Vegetarian feed” may mean GMO corn and/or soy. (See Greener Choices.org.) Buy directly from family livestock farmers. Check out sites like Local Harvest.org and Tinyurl.com/Farmers MarketsDirectory. Pay attention to portions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture serving size weighs three ounces, about the same size as a deck of cards. Think of meat as a side dish and balance the rest of the plate with vegetables, leafy greens, beans and other legumes. Once a week, cut out meat. Participate in Meatless Mondays (Meatless Monday.org). Assume all retail meat carries bacteria that can cause food-borne illness. Practice safe food handling as directed on package labels. (Also see FoodSafety.gov and KeepAntibiotics Working.com.)

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A to Z Index of All Directory Listings and Profiles Abramczyk, Robin - Holistic Dentistry. See pages 3, 29 & 36.

Don Herring Automotive - Electric Vehicles. See page 28.

Naturepedic - Organic Mattress. See pages 30 & 46.

Abundant Life Wellness Center - Wellness Center. See pages 34, 35 & 42.

Duong, Leslie - Herbal Medicine. See pages 29, 36 & 38.

North Haven Gardens - Yard & Garden. See pages 11, 35 & 47.

All Creatures Every Spine - Veterinarian. See pages 23 & 33.

Earth Kind Lawn Services - Yard and Garden. See pages 27, 34 & 46.

Owen, Sarah - Energy Medicine. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;See page 40.

Ananda Dallas Meditation and Yoga Center - Yoga. See page 43.

Engram, Toni - Holistic Dentistry. See pages 30 & 38.

Pon, Tammy - Medical. See page 30

Asbury, Karen - Integrative Medicine. See pages 14, 30 & 36.

Excellent Living Institute - Wellness Center. See page 34.

Bauge, Robert - Energy Medicine. See page 28.

Gecko Hardware - Green Hardware. See page 28.

Baylor Health Care System - Medical. See pages 29 & 60.

Gracia, Rebeca - Thermography. See pages 7, 33 & 48.

Bozeman, Nancy - Veterinarian. See pages 33 & 37.

Guitreau, Rhonda - Skin Care. See page 32.

Breeze Energy - Energy. See pages 2, 28 & 44.

Harsh, Claudia - Integrative Medicine. See page 39.

Burke-Kelly, Mary - Sound Healing. See pages 32 & 45.

Healthy Kids Pediatrics - Pediatrics. See page 31.

Chapa, Carlos - Acupuncture/Herbal Medicine. See pages 12, 26, 29 & 37.

Heikkinen Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center - Chiropractic. See pages 13 & 28.

Concord Dallas Church - Spirituality. See page 32.

High Hopes Ranch Guest Houses - Retreat Center. See page 31.

Corsaro, Nancy - Acupuncture. See page 26.

Hitch, Jessica - Reiki. See Page 31.

Crescent Yoga Studio - Yoga. See page 35. Crocker, Neenah - Belly Dancing. See page 27. Dallas Area Rapid Transport Transportation. See pages 4 & 44. Dallas County Community College Education. See pages 17, 28 & 45. Dallas Holistic Chamber of Commerce Business Associations. See page 27. Deer Lake Lodge - Spa. See page 32. Dodson, Elaine - Beauty & Ayurveda. See page 11.

Primacare - Health Care. See page 29. Rockwall Complete Healing & Wellness Wellness Center. See pages 34 & 43. Rockwall Holistic Network - Business Associations. See page 28. Senergy Medical Group - Pain Management. See pages 31, 47 & 56. Sierra Club, Dallas Chapter. See pages 34 & 40. Stahlka, Ariana Geoffrey - Wellness Center. See page 40.

Swank Salon - Organic Hair Care. See pages 29 & 33. Taoist Society, Tai Chi. See page 32 Taste of Dallas - Events. See page 9 & 48. Texas Toyota of Grapevine - Electric Vehicles. See page 28.

Hollywood Feed - Pets. See page 31. Jesuit College Preparatory School Of Dallas - Education. See page 28.

The Hockaday School - Education. See page 26.

K6 Wellness - Wellness Center. See page 42. Kotsanis Institute - Medical. See page 30. Lemmon, Cathy - Homeopathy. See pages 22 & 30. Matthews, Carolyn - Integrative Medicine. See page 39. Murray, Betty - Nutrition. See page 30.

Strader, Daniel - Holistic Dentistry. See pages 16, 18 & 41.

Unity Church of Greenville - Spirituality. See page 50. Unity Church of Sachse - Spirituality. See page 32. Warr on Wellness - Wellness Center. See page 51. Woodward, John - Medical. See page 30.

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Our office is a family owned and operated business dedicated to helping our patients realize their natural healing abilities. We utilize chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and nutrition to effectively treat the whole person. We live to give you Back Your Life. See us for pain relief, wellness care, and much more.

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The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is a network of seven colleges, including El Centro, Brookhaven, Mountain View, Eastfield, Richland, Cedar Valley and Northlake. DCCCD serves the region with accredited one and two year certificates, degrees and core credit courses guaranteed to transfer to Texas colleges and universities.

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Trained in China and graduated from S. Korea’s most prestigious Medical Universities, Dr. Chapa is an Oriental Medical Doctor, Board Certified Herbalist and Licensed Acupuncturist with over 20 years experience. He helps patients find relief using acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. He offers over 1000 safe, organic herbal medicines and formulas.

Smile Ranch is a spa-like dental experience that treats the whole being. Their office practices, treatments, and protocols stand by the belief of biological dentistry. Robyn Abramcyzk, DDS wants to keep her patients safe from dangerous toxins and help them maintain a beautiful smile. They do not use toxic fillings or substances.

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mile Ranch Dentistry’s Robyn Abramcyzk, DDS, practices general dentistry with a focus on holistic therapies, following safety procedures and treatments of the Holistic Dental Association and International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine. She uses biocompatible materials that are safe, non-toxic and mercury-free. Abramcyzk’s spa-like office creates a calming atmosphere where every patient gets the special individualized care that they deserve. She addresses diet, supplementation, gut health and detoxification in her integrative assessments. Wellness services offered include: white composite fillings, ozone therapy, dentistry for children, oral cancer detection, Snap On Smile, porcelain crowns and bridges, implants and X-rays Areas of specialty: safe mercury amalgam removal, general dentistry with biological therapies, frenectomy and biocompatibility testing. Philosophy of healing: “At Smile Ranch Dentistry, we believe treating the individual goes far beyond cleaning teeth. By looking at the whole being, nutritional patterns and lifestyle choices, optimal oral hygiene can be attained,” says Abramcyzk.

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aren Asbury, M.D., provides personalized care in a warm, compassionate atmosphere. Her comprehensive and unhurried appointments allow for a truly individualized therapy program with the goal of restoring and maintaining optimum health. Asbury was trained in internal medicine and specializes in alternative care, `including functional, environmental and orthomolecular medicine. Wellness Services offered include: bioidentical hormones, saliva testing, hair analysis, thermography, detoxification, oral chelation and integrative bodywork. Areas of specialty: fibromyalgia, mercury and heavy metals testing and CranioSacral therapy. Philosophy of healing: “The emphasis of my medical care is about determining the causes of diseases and helping the body to heal from these conditions,” says Asbury. “I place a great deal of importance on patient involvement and participation. Prevention is of utmost importance, leading us to use stateof-the-art testing to determine problems before they become a disease.”

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The Best of North Texas Wellness Practitioners Getting to the Root of Illness The Animal Doctor Dr. Nancy Ann Bozeman, DVM Conventional and holistic veterinary medicine 621 Little School Rd., Kennedale, TX 817-572-2400 • TheAnimalDoctorTX@yahoo.com

r. Nancy Bozeman began her career with the aspiration to study and master the art of alternative veterinary medicine, as it is her belief that the holistic approach is beneficial to the entire physical and emotional well-being of her patients. She studied as an associate to Dr. Norman Ralston, recognized as a leader in alternative veterinary medicine in the U.S. Bozeman is a founding member of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Services Offered include: acupuncture, classical homeopathy, contact reflex analysis, veterinary orthopedic manipulation, Chinese herbal medicine, Western herbal medicine, Bowen Therapy, Namboudrapod’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) and network chiropractic. Areas of Specialty: The Animal Doctor now includes low-level laser therapy in their range of healing modalities, which, although not considered alternative medicine, is an exciting new tool in veterinary healing Philosophy of Healing: “You must build a strong foundation for health, starting with superior nutrition, in order to get superior results,” says Bozeman. She prefers to strive for the entire well-being of patients, rather than using suppressive medicine to temporarily mask symptoms; her focus is on the root of the problem, with the philosophy that by its repair, the rest of the tree will flourish.

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The Best of North Texas Wellness Practitioners Biological Dentistry Achieves Results Without Toxicity Dallas Designer Smiles Daniel Strader, DDS 8222 Douglas Ave., Ste. 810 Dallas, TX 214-363-7777 • 2Grin.com

r. Strader and his staff have been practicing dentistry for more than 30 years on the same block in University Park. He understands that when looking at a patients’ total health, putting an end to root canals and fluoride while utilizing metal-free crowns and dentures, BPA-free fillings and safe removal of mercury/silver fillings is paramount. He is certified by International Academy of Oriental Medicine and Toxicology and International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine. Wellness Services offered include: common cosmetic dental problems, sedation dentistry, sleep apnea, breath treatment, gum treatment and snoring treatment. Areas of specialty: cosmetic dentistry, biological dentistry, TMJ/TMD, laser dentistry and restorative dentistry. Philosophy of healing: Biological dentistry is just as effective as traditional dentistry, without the risk of toxic exposure. Dallas Designer Smiles feels that they are not just changing smiles, they are changing and improving people’s lives as a whole.

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Gently Guiding Patients Toward Wellness Abundant Life Wellness Center Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath Maribel Trigger, Naturopath & Neurofeedback Specialist 3904 Boat Club Rd., Lake Worth, TX 817-847-0900 • AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com

ennifer Trejo opened Abundant Life Wellness Center to help people with autoimmunity, fatigue, allergies, skin disorders, gastrointestinal issues, hormone imbalance and neurological concerns. Wellness services offered include: naturopathic support; neurofeedback for disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, addictions, migraines, insomnia, post-stroke and post-concussion; holistic nutrition and lifestyle counseling, as well as genetic testing for customized weight loss; detoxification with ionic foot detoxes and oxygen steam sauna; breast health, utilizing non-invasive, radiation-free thermography and emotional freedom release. Areas of specialty: chronic and challenging health concerns and genetic testing and epigenetic/nutrigenomic support and education (MTHFR and other genes). Philosophy of healing: “God created the body to heal itself. We just need to give it an environment to do what it was created to do naturally,” says Trejo.

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The Best of North Texas Wellness Practitioners Strengthening the System Through Integrative Medicine Integrative Wellness Rx David C. Morcom, Pharm.D. Doctor of Pharmacy and Herbal Specialist 214- 293-5103 • IntegrativeWellnessRx.com r. Morcom is a practitioner of functional medicine, fusing traditional D herbalism with advanced diagnostic testing, his background in modern pharmacology and the newest research in herbs, nutrition and natural

medicine. With an integrative and holistic approach, he aims to understand patients as a whole and conditions at their root. Wellness services offered: functional medicine consultations, genetic testing and analysis (mthfr, etc.), supplement regimen customization, gut restoration and detoxification, hormone/micronutrient/allergy/vitamin d testing, diet/lifestyle education. Areas of specialty: drug tapering, discontinuation and natural alternatives, psychopharmacology and mood disorders, genomics, traditional herbalism, adrenal fatigue, drug-induced nutrient deficiencies, hormone balance, digestion, detoxification, age-related cognitive decline, autoimmunity, inflammation, Candida, mindfulness/meditation, and food allergies. Philosophy of healing: “I believe that with the proper use of whole foods, herbs, nutrition and lifestyle changes, one can strengthen and support the body to achieve optimal health.”

Assisting the Body to Heal Itself K6 Wellness Center Sharon Krahn 12820 Hillcrest Rd., C122, Dallas, TX 214-352-7546 • K6Wellness.com Info@K6Wellness.com haron Krahn, owner of K6 Wellness, received her Bachelor of Natural Health degree in 2003 and Doctor of Naturopathy degree in 2005 from Clayton College of Natural Health. She is a traditional naturopath, premier BioSET practitioner and CranioSacral therapist Wellness services offered include: comprehensive, holistic practice offering customized care in the areas of nutrition, lifestyle changes, supplements, bodywork, and energy medicine methods Areas of specialty: naturopathy, body thermography, BioSET Allergy Elimination, EVOX, vibrational lymphatic drainage, CranioSacral Therapy, TKM, electrodermal screening, homeopathy, tongue and fingernail analysis, aromatherapy, hormone balancing and Rife Philosophy of healing: “You are more than a set of symptoms,” says Krahn. “Your physical symptoms are messages from your body that something is not right. Rather than suppressing symptoms, we find that uncovering the root cause is essential to healing the body. Each person is as much emotional and spiritual as they are physical. Your body can heal itself—our job is to give it the nourishment, support and opportunity to do just that.”

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Healthy Living Glossary Natural Therapies are Smart Medicine

hroughout the year, Natural Awakenings strives to bring you the latest information and resources available for natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living and creative expression. In order to serve you even better, we offer this special, convenient directory to keep at your fingertips all year long as a handy reference when searching for the things you need to live a healthier, more balanced life. Maintaining our health seems to be on the minds of everyone today. And it’s no wonder, as the complexities of daily life consume our attention, that we are also discovering that our doctor often doesn’t have a magic pill that can heal our pain and illness. Additionally, the realization that our booming industrial, chemical and agricultural advancements have actually produced many negative effects on the overall health of our bodies and environment looms before us like a massive hurdle to overcome. The signs show up in our culture everywhere—from our youth self-medicating with illegal drugs to our elderly faced with pharmaceutical bills that easily exceed $1,000 per month. Yet, Americans are responding. There is an ancient proverb that says, “When the student is ready, the master appears.” Research data claiming that vitamin and herbal supplements have become a huge steadily growing industry along with statistics that show at least four out of 10 Americans are using alternative and complementary healthcare is a strong indication that we are ready. We are ready to learn more. We are ready to take responsibility for our own health. We are reawakening to the knowledge that appropriate nutrition, invigorating physical fitness, and peaceful relaxation integrated with conventional medicine as practiced in the U.S. is sound advice. Listen to your body, feel the flow of your energy, notice each breath as a breath of life—and enjoy your journey to good health. The people and resources you find in Natural Awakenings stand ready to take this journey with you.

Spotlight on North Texas Green, Healthy and Sustainable Businesses Meditation and Yoga are Spirituality, Not Religion Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center

xpand your sense of harmony and peace, and gain an increased sense of God’s loving presence in your life through ancient techniques including meditation, hatha yoga, community and divine friendship. Our non-sectarian teachings embrace the truths that underlie all great religions. Learn to Meditate classes teach a simple, yet powerful meditation technique to help access inner peace and awaken the joy that is a part of your true nature. Free group meditation is held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, to experience the power and upliftment of group meditation with like-minded friends. Hatha Yoga classes are held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, with gentle, yet dynamic, ananda yoga, which is suitable for all levels. Sunday includes Meditation at 9 a.m. and Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Children’s yoga and meditation is also held Sunday at 10 a.m. Location: 4901 Keller Springs Rd., Ste. 103, Addison, TX , 972-248-9126. For more information, call 972-248-9126 or visit AnandaDallas.org

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Acupressure: Based on the same system as acupuncture, acupressure stimulates body pressure points using fingers and hands instead of needles, in order to restore a balanced flow of life energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). This force moves through the body along 12 energy pathways, or meridians, which practitioners “unblock and strengthen”. Common styles include jin shin, which gently holds at least two points at once for a minute or more; and shiatsu, which applies firm pressure to each point for three to five seconds. (Also see shiatsu.) Tui na and Thai massage stimulate qi through acupressure hand movements, full-body stretches and Chinese massage techniques. (Also see tui na.) Other forms of acupressure include jin shin do, jin shin jyutsu and acu-yoga. Learn more at Acupressure.com. Acupuncture: An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”)

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Active Release Techniques (ART): A patented, state of the art soft tissue system/ movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.

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which is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of “meridians”. Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system. Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life force. Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs. Aerial Yoga: Aerial yoga and aerial silk classes utilize fabric harnesses to suspend the body in the air for a novel fluid and acrobatic form of yoga. Aerial classes are suitable for all experience levels and can be used to relax joints and help realign the body. Air Purification: The process of reducing contaminants in the air. Air purifiers are either passive (waiting for particulates to come to the device) or proactive (sending out the solution to the pollution). Filter-based purification traps airborne particles. UV lamps sterilize air that passes by the lamp via air currents or forced air. Photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) in-duct units are mounted in a forced-air HVAC system. Ionizers generate electrically charged ions to attract airborne particulates. Radiant Catalytic Ionization (RCI) uses a combination of UVX light and ionization to remove airborne particulates and sterilize surfaces. Ozone generators are used as whole-house air cleaners to remove major smoke odors, musty smells and toxic mold. Alchemical Bodywork: Synthesizes bodywork techniques and hypnosis to address emotional sources of chronic tension and pain held in the body and facilitate their release. Practitioners are typically certified in massage, often in conjunction with hypnotherapy certification. Learn more at AlchemyInstitute.com. Alexander Technique: This awareness practice helps identify and change unconscious, negative physical habits related to posture and movement, breathing and tension. While observing the way an individual walks, stands, sits or performs other basic movements, the practitioner keeps their hands in easy contact with the body and gently guides it to encourage a release of restrictive

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Serving Only Pure Wind Power From Texas Breeze Energy

ost wind power companies are owned by big energy corporations that have holdings in coal and natural gas, but Breeze Energy is owned by Walter Hornaday and John Spicer, who are committed to providing 100 percent clean, green Texas wind energy at an affordable price. When he was studying for his degree in engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, Hornaday told his professor that he wanted to write his master’s thesis on wind power. He was promptly told to quit working on “sugary, tree-hugging ideas” and get serious about his career. A background in mechanical engineering and an MBA from Texas A&M led Spicer to an origination and business development position at a major traditional energy corporation. Purchasing wind energy for the company made him realize there must be a better way. Breeze Energy has a strong and growing green education program, supporting and serving on boards of nonprofits such as Ground Works, providing scholarships and grants to Texas students and enrichment programs to their schools. Breeze is the only power company that provides solely wind-generated energy. For more information call 855-391-9463 or visit BreezeEnergy.com

Dallas Rapid Transit Makes Further Inroads

allas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is a trusted guide, helping residents and visitors discover all that North Texas has to offer. An extensive network of DART light rail, a Trinity Railway Express commuter rail, bus routes and paratransit services moves more than 220,000 passengers per day. The DART Rail System provides fast, convenient service to work and healthcare, as well as shopping and entertainment destinations in Dallas, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Garland, Irving, Plano, Richardson and Rowlett. Plus, the TRE commuter rail line links DART customers to Irving and downtown Fort Worth. DART operates local and express bus routes serving Addison, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, Irving, Richardson, Rowlett, Plano and University Park. Whether traveling by rail, bus or both, DART’s free GoPass app, available from the App Store or the Google Play store, provides a great travel tool literally at your fingertips. For more information, visit DART.org. www.NADallas.com

An Education That Gets you Hired Dallas County Community College District ounded in 1965, Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD ) is celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing higher education that gets students hired. They offer more than 100 two-year technical degrees, workforce training for jobspecific skills and college-readiness courses for those that have been away from school for a while or never graduated from high school. Grants, scholarships and financial aid are available. DCCCD has seven individually accredited colleges: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland , as well as a virtual campus, Dallas Colleges Online; five community education campuses;and additional administrative locations. The system, one of the largest in Texas and the United States, serves approximately 72,000 credit and 25,000 continuing education students during the fall and spring semesters. Dr. Joe May serves as chancellor. For more information, call 214-378-1824 or visit DCCCD.edu.

Sound Will Find a Way Dallas/Fort Worth Acutonics Mary Burke-Kelly

ary Burke-Kelly teaches certified Acutonics classes for professionals and the public. Professionals can learn to integrate their healing modality with vibrational sound healing and the public can learn how to address common ailments for self and family members. She is the only certified Acutonics practitioner and instructor in the state of Texas and also a Facial Soundscapes practitioner and Esoteric Acutonics practitioner, studying with co-founder Donna Carey in New Mexico. Her services include Acutonics treatment sessions, Facial Soundscapes and Esoteric Acutonics. Acutonics treatments are individualized sessions with tuning forks on acupuncture points to address your current or long term physical, emotional, mental or spiritual concerns. They can address emotional or psycho-spiritual causes for mysterious illness or pain. Facial Soundscapes is a constitutional facial using layers of oriental herbs and tuning forks on facial acupuncture points to address beauty and underlying causes for facial syndromes Esoteric acutonics is a session using tuning forks on acupuncture points in a specific pattern and sequence to form sacred geometry on the body and in the energy fields. Location: 721 Tradonna Ln, Hurst, TX. For more information, call 817-9183939, email Mary@DFWAcutonics.com, or visit DFWAcutonics.com

Alkaline Water: Drinking water that has been treated through the use of a water ionizer. Proponents of alkaline water believe that high acidity in the body contributes to a number of physical illnesses and conditions, from fatigue and weight gain to more serious disorders. They believe that drinking alkaline water can help resolve these health problems by raising the body’s pH level. Alternative Energy: Alternative energy is related to green living as it includes energy alternatives to traditional fossil fuels. The main drive behind alternative energy is to find renewable, eco-friendly sources of energy like solar or wind power. Amma Therapy: A specialized form of bodywork therapy, amma (which means “push-pull” in Chinese) combines energetic, rhythmic massage techniques on specific acupressure points to facilitate blood circulation, lymphatic drainage and muscular relaxation. Suitable for individuals in varying degrees of physical condition, amma addresses challenges related to stress and anxiety; neck, shoulder and low back pain; and digestive health. Ananda (Yoga): A form of gentle Hatha yoga with an emphasis on meditation. Ananda combines classic yoga postures with breathing and silent affirmations to attune with higher levels of body sense, energy and silent inner awareness. As an inner-directed practice, it has less appeal to those desiring a more athletic or aerobic experience. Anusara (Yoga): Anusara means, “Go with the flow”, and blends spirituality with inner/outer alignment and balanced energetic actions. Developed by John Friend in 1997, this style urges students to think of poses as artistic expressions of the heart. Individual abilities and limitations are deeply respected and honored so Anusara yoga can be helpful for everyone and is good for beginners. Aromatherapy: An ancient healing art that uses the essential oils of herbs and flowers to treat emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety and a wide

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muscular tension. The technique is frequently used to treat repetitive strain injury or carpal tunnel syndrome, backaches and stiff necks and shoulders. Learn more at AlexanderTechnique. com.

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range of other ailments. Oils are massaged into the skin, inhaled or added to a water bath. Often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology and chiropractic or other holistic treatments.

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Art Therapy: Uses the creative process of making art to improve and enhance physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and to deepen self-awareness. The therapist makes a diagnosis and determines treatment plans by encouraging a client to express his or her feelings and unconscious thoughts through the nonverbal creative process and by observing the forms and content created. Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®: Addresses position and health of the pelvic and abdominal organs. The work is best known for the correction of the prolapsed, fallen or tilted uterus, for the prevention and treatment of benign prostate enlargement in men and for relief of many common digestive disorders. This modality incorporates a holistic approach to health care which includes massage, anatomy and physiology, herbology, nutrition, and emotional and spiritual QUARTET healing.

arth Kind Services, in Denton, Texas, wants to bring homeowners an organic solution for struggling landscapes. Top dressing with organic compost adds microbes to the soil, which release nutrients to the lawn and shrubs and are essential to plant vitality. The soil is usually of poor quality in North Texas, where builders have removed the topsoil or compacted it during construction. Adding organic matter is the best thing to do for depleted, compacted soils, bringing the soil back to life. “I wanted to start a local service business that would bring a great organic alternative for landscapes,” explains owner Beau Popes. “I have over 25 years in landscape management, and for years I owned and operated a lawn fertilizing and shrub/tree care company.” Earth Kind uses a specialized spreader that allows for topdressing lawns more effectively than just by wheelbarrow and rake. Popes notes, “Many people want to feel good about what they put on their lawns that their kids and pets play on. Anyone that wants to have a more drought-tolerant, pest- and disease-resistant lawn would enjoy our service. It’s a great value, since we deliver, spread and clean up, too.” Earth Kind Services also delivers and installs mulch. their newest service is providing lawn leveling with a soil/compost mix. Healthy soil grows healthy plants. For more information, call 469-744-0281 or visit EarthKindServices.com EOS Pillowtop

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Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy: Developed by American Ruthie Hardee, it combines elements of traditional Thai massage, barefoot shiatsu and Keralite foot massage (chavutti thirummal) for the treatment of chronic low-back and hip pain. Using overhead wooden bar supports, the therapist employs body weight and gliding foot strokes to apply compression massage along strategic points in the back muscles to relieve irritations on the spinal nerve caused by inflammation and swelling. Learn more at Deepfeet.com. Ashtanga (Yoga): A physically demanding style that is light on meditation, Ashtanga yoga employs a fast-paced BABY series of flowing poses to build strength, flexibility and stamina. Developed 36” X 26” by Indian yoga master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Ashtanga’s progressively difficult postures are synchronized with a loud breath (called Ujyaii breath in Sanskrit) and are designed to produce intense internal heat and purifying sweat in order to detoxify muscles and organs. The room is usually heated to warm muscles and increase flexibility. Preferred by many athletes, this style is too intense and demanding for most beginners.

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aturepedic provides organic mattresses without chemicals, flame retardants and other toxins in order to ensure a comfortable, safe sleep. There is a growing concern among the general public about the amount of toxins we breathe in that are being released from the mattress during the six to nine hours we spends on it each night, and how much of these toxins potentially enters the bloodstream. Now there’s a healthy choice that takes the harmful chemicalsKIDS out of a CHORUS mattress and replaces them with pure22” organic materials such as cotton and X 30” 22” X 30” wool. Naturepedic’s main concern is people’s health, support, longevity and waking up refreshed day after day. Naturepedic’s organic mattresses are hand made in the U.S. by Amish craftsman. Their certified organic ingredients are not only comfortable, they don’t absorb heat or moisture like traditional mattresses made with synthetic materials. Visit the Naturepedic Organic Mattress Gallery in Southlake to experience the comfort. Location: 2707 E. Southlake Blvd., St. 110 Southlake, TX. For more information, call 817-421-2076, email Southlake@Naturepedic.com or visit Naturepedic.com/dfw.

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Nature Blooms Eternal at North Haven Gardens North Haven Gardens ervices offered: North Haven Gardens is a destination garden center and art gallery in Dallas, Founded in 1951, they remain family owned. Gardeners wishing to maintain their plants organically will fi nd a variety of products, from pest solutions to fertilizers and even chicken-keeping supplies. Horticulture staff members are available seven days a week for those with questions on cultivation. Area of specialty: garden education, quality plant selections and nature-inspired artwork. They program a variety of classes and events around edible and landscape gardening throughout the year. Philosophy: General Manager Cody Hoya says, “We’re committed to your gardening success! Gardening provides us with a connection to other living things.” Location: 7700 Northaven Rd., Dallas. For more information, call 214-363-5316, email Feedback@nhg.com or visit nhg.com.

Healing by Replacing Old Cells with New Cells Senergy Medical Group

energy Medical Group is the exclusive distributor of the Tennant Biomodulator and other alternative, integrative medical solutions developed by Dr. Jerry Tennant, who holds more than 13 patents for medical devices. Senergy’s goal is to help customers and colleagues achieve improved health and well-being with innovative technology, accessories and education. Senergy is not a medical office and refers all medical matters to the Tennant Institute for Integrative Medicine. Tennant was one of the first surgeons in U.S. to place intraocular lenses in eyes after cataract surgery and was a pioneer in LASIK surgery other laser research. Senergy’s products are based on the principle that the body doesn’t get well by making damaged cells work correctly, but rather by making new cells. Location: 9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy. E., Ste. 1009, Irving, TX. For more information, call 972-580-0545 or visit Senergy.us.

Ayurveda: The oldest medical system known to man and a comprehensive spiritual teaching practiced in India for 4,000 years. It focuses on achieving and maintaining perfect health via the balance of the elements air, fire and water (illness is considered an excess of any element). A patient’s body type, determined according to Ayurveda principles, is the basis for individualized dietary regimens and other preventive therapeutic interventions. Ayurveda prescriptions might include purification procedures for the restoration of biological rhythms; experience of expanded consciousness through meditation; nutritional counseling; stress reduction; enhancing neuromuscular conditions; and behavioral modification. Ayurvedic Massage: One part of panchakarma, a traditional East Indian detoxification and rejuvenation program, in which the entire body is vigorously massaged with large amounts of warm oil and herbs to remove toxins. With the client’s permission, oil is also poured into the ears, between the eyebrows and applied to specific chakras, or body energy centers, in techniques known respectively as karna purana, shirodhara and marma chikitsa. These treatments, modified to meet the needs of the West, powerfully affect the mind and nervous system—calming, balancing and bringing a heightened sense of awareness and deep inner peace. Ayurvedic massage techniques are grounded in an understanding of the primordial energies of the five elements—ether, air, fire, water and earth—and of the three basic types of energies, or constitutions, that are present in everyone and everything— vata, pitta and kapha. A knowledgeable therapist selects and customizes various ayurvedic massage techniques by selecting the rate and pressure of massage strokes and the proper oils and herbs. Learn more at AyurvedicMassage.com.

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Aston Kinetics (or Aston Patterning): Created by bodywork visionary Judith Aston in 1977, this integrated system of movement education recognizes the influence of the body-mind relationship on well-being. It incorporates bodywork, massage, ergonomic adjustments and fitness training in order to ease acute or chronic pain. Learn more at AstonKinetics.com.

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Bee Venom Therapy (BVT): The therapeutic application of honeybee venom, through live bee stings, to bring relief and healing for various spinal, neural, joint or musculoskeletal ailments. Bikram (Yoga): A strenuous style, designed to make students sweat, taught in rooms heated to a minimum of 105º Fahrenheit, with about 40 percent humidity. The superheated rooms facilitate stretching and allow the body to release toxins through perspiration. Former national India yoga champion Bikram Choudhury developed the style, whose 26 demanding poses are performed in a specific order, to promote optimal health and proper function of every bodily system. Bikram yoga is a good choice for highly fit individuals and seasoned students seeking a challenge. Biodegradable: Capable of decomposing rapidly into elements found in nature, such as water, carbon dioxide and organic matter, when exposed to sunlight, air, water and microorganisms. Bioenergetics plus Core Energetics: A combination of physical and psychological techniques that identifies and frees areas of repressed physical and emotional trauma in the body. Deep breathing, various forms of massage and physical exercises release layers of chronic muscular tension and defensiveness, termed “body armor”. The unlocking of feelings creates the opportunity to better understand and integrate them with other aspects of oneself. Core Energetics is based on the principles of bioenergetics, but acknowledges spirituality as a key dimension of healing. Learn more at usabp.org. Biofeedback: A relaxation technique that monitors internal body states and is used especially for stress-related conditions such as asthma, migraines, insomnia and high blood pressure. During biofeedback, patients monitor minute metabolic changes (e.g., temperature, heart rate and muscle tension), with the aid of sensitive machines. By consciously thinking, visualizing, moving, relaxing, etc., they learn which activities produce desirable changes in the internal processes being monitored. Bio-fuel: Fuel derived from renewable biological material, including plant-derived fuels like ethanol and biodiesel, as well as methane, which

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Sample the Rich Variety of the Metroplex Taste of Dallas, LLC Veruchka Blair, vice president of marketing

aste of Dallas has hosted more than four millions visitors over 30 years at the annual food, art, music and family fair that showcases Texas tradition and all that the Dallas Metroplex has to offer. Three days of music, art, and culinary celebration will be served up in Fair Park June 3, 4 and 5 at this multi-sensory experiential event, complete with hundreds of local and national tastes, regional and street art, a variety of music and plenty of fun for the kids. Guests enjoy air-conditioned indoor and outdoor exhibits, a historic landmark setting, ample parking and DART access, low entry cost and limitless opportunity to be immersed in cuisines and entertainment. There is also an exclusive Health and Wellness Hub where vendors enjoy an effective interactive marketing opportunity as their brands and representatives interact face-to-face with the Dallas community. Contact Veruchka Blair for sponsorship information. Location: Fair Park. For more information, call 718-869-3904, email Veruchka.Blair@tasteofdallas.org or visit TasteOfDallas.org

Check the Whole Body, Not Only Breasts Thermography Center of Dallas

ellness services offered: For 15 years, the Thermography Center of Dallas has performed thousands of non-invasive thermography screenings on patients, which comprise a complete analysis of the body, especially for breast health. Areas of specialty: Regulation thermography (RT) is unique in that it detects dysfunction using a temperature response and provides a multi-page, highly detailed, analytical report on the whole body, including the breasts. Because it evaluates the function of organs and systems, it can show the real-time development and progression of disease, unlike X-ray or MRI. Used by a trained thermographer, RT can reveal where disease may be obscured and reports on all the internal organs, glands, lymph system, breasts and teeth in detail. Philosophy of healing: Unlike with mammography, there is no pain, compression or radiation of the breasts. Location: 5220 Spring Valley Rd., Ste. 405, Dallas. For more information, call 214-352-8758 or visit ThermographyCenter.com.

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Your soul is welcome here! Unity on Greenville

t Unity on Greenville we honor all spiritual paths. We follow the teachings of Jesus as well as other spiritual masters. We study the Bible from a metaphysical understanding and practice the spiritual laws that are at work in our universe. Our children’s program is based on the Bible, Unity Principles in an environment that allows our youth to learn how to apply them to their daily lives. Unity was founded in 1889 by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore as a healing ministry based on the power of prayer and the power of our thoughts that create our reality. Our Celebration Service begins each Sunday at 11:00. There are also opportunities for continued spiritual growth through classes and small groups that meet daily.

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement (BHRT): The treatment of the symptoms of menopause (and its male equivalent, andropause) through the use of hormones produced using raw materials derived from plant sources that have the same chemical structure as those naturally produced by the body. Many compounding pharmacies have staff trained in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), which is thought by its proponents to have fewer risks and side effects than traditional methods of hormone replacement.

Location: 3425 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX. For more information, call 214-826-5683 or visit DallasUnity.org.

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A Path to Personal and Spiritual Wellness Warr On Wellness, LLC Dr. Darrell Hartley and Angela Warr Hartley arr On Wellness, LLC, is a coaching, counseling, consulting, events and products wellness company. they help preteens, teens, young adults, stay-at-home moms, baby boomers and seniors live a healthy and wealthy life-style. They provide the best organic and natural-based products and services to help clients restore their health and build vitality. Warr On Wellness believes that clinical, personal and spiritual wellness is certainly of a personal nature that clearly involve beliefs and values that provide significant purpose in the lives who seek immediate relief from the throes of addiction, chaos, dysfunction, mayhem and toxicity. The path to wellness may involve affirmations, applications, confirmations, counseling, coaching, consulting, meditation, prayer or validations that serve as a direct connection to an individual’s specific belief system. One’s faith, principles, morals and the object willingness to gain insight most certainly define their spirituality. Exhibiting compassion, love, forgiveness and joy will assist them in enjoying splendid health and wellness. They sponsor a Living Well Series and training programs that aspire to live authentic and healthy lifestyles and help clients reach optimum success with coaching, counseling, consulting, events and products. Warr On Wellness says, “We serve the whole person; your values, goals, work, balance, fulfillment, and life purpose. We work with highly motivated individuals to develop their own definition of success.” For more information, call 972-674-WELL (9355), email Info@WarrOnWellness. com and Counsel@WarrOnWellness.com or visit WarrOnWellness.com BodyTalk: Developed by chiropractor and acupuncturist Dr. John Veltheim, BodyTalk is based upon bio-energetic psychology, dynamic systems theory, Chinese medicine and applied kinesiology. By integrating tapping, breathing and focusing techniques, BodyTalk helps the body synchronize and balance its systems and strengthens its capability of self-repair. BodyTalk is used to address a range of health challenges, ranging from chronic fatigue and allergies to addictions and cellular damage. Practitioners are usually licensed massage therapists (LMT) or bodyworkers. Learn more at BodyTalkSystem.com. Bodywork: Massage and the physical practices of yoga are perhaps the bestknown types of bodywork; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loosening stiff muscles and stimulating the organs. Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swedish massage, shiatsu and Rolfing. The same is true for yoga. Other types of bodywork include martial arts practices like aikido, ki aikido and Tai chi chuan. Some others are the Alexander technique, Aston patterning, Bowen, Breema bodywork, Feldenkrais

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require strong exertions or muscular contortions. Breema techniques, which identify and emphasize nine principles of harmony, can be administered by a practitioner or by the individual as SelfBreema. The therapy originated in the Kurdish village of Breemava, in Western Asia. Learn more at Breema.com.

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All Calendar events for the April issue must be received by March 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email publisher@NADallas.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9

TUESDAY, MARCH 1

Butterflies in the Garden – Thru April 3. 9am-4pm. During the five-week exhibit, 10,000, beautiful, exotic butterflies will be released in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden conservatory. People will have a chance to walk among hundreds of fluttering butterflies from around the world and learn about the amazing life cycle of the butterfly. Both the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and BRIT will offer programs and exhibits during the exhibit days to enhance attendees’ learning experience. $6-$10. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth. FWJG.org/events Project Nim – 7-9pm. In honor of World Wildlife Day, UUCOC is screening the documentary about the chimpanzee who in the 1970s became the focus of a landmark experiment. It aimed to show that an ape could learn to communicate with language if raised and nurtured like a human child. Following Nim’s extraordinary journey through human society, and the enduring impact he makes on the people he meets along the way, the film is an unflinching and unsentimental biography of an animal we tried to make human. Audience discussion follows. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas. JudAnnWat@sbcglobal.net. FirstTuesdayFilms.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2

Zumba– 6-7pm. Aerobic dance classes on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn with the Dallas YMCA. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3

Artist Talk: Rebecca Warren – 7pm. Gavin Delahunty, Hoffman Family senior curator of contemporary art, will speak with artist Rebecca Warren in anticipation of her site-specific installation on the DMA’s new Eagle Family Plaza. $5. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4

Cheryl Wheeler – 8pm. Cheryl’s songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Dan Seals, Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Suzy Boggus, Melanie, Bette Midler, Maura O’Connell, Sylvia, Kathy Mattea and Holly Near. $18-$22. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org. North Texas Irish Festival – Thru March 6. This North Texas Irish Festival is produced by the Southwest Celtic Music Association. $5-$30. Fair Park, Dallas. NTIF.org

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

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

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Yoga – 10-11am. Dance Yoga Center hosts a yoga class in the Muse Family Performance Pavilion. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Snakes & Reptiles – 10am-12pm. Roger Sanderson, director of horticulture for Texas Discovery Gardens, will discuss snakes and reptiles of North Texas. This is a very interesting presentation with hands-on opportunities with these critters. Free. Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellNaturePark.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 6

Vegetarian Cooking – 10:30am-12:30pm. Many of us were raised with the myth of proteins, fear of becoming weak if we don’t eat some fish, meat or chicken. But we can start by discrediting this myth if we imagine an elephant eating leaves and branches. As a matter of fact, some of the strongest animals of the world are strict vegetarians. Come learn some simple and easy recipes. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. 972-254-5562. Dallas@ us.BrahmaKumaris.org. BKDallas.net/NTX

Please mention that you saw these events in Natural Awakenings Dallas Art in the Park – 1:30-3pm. A staff artist will demonstrate watercolor techniques and simple sketching. These skills can help with nature journaling. If you have these, please bring: a sketchbook or paper for wet media, pencil, eraser, school grade watercolor paint and a small container for water. A pointed #10 paintbrush makes it easy to apply color. Paper, a few brushes, paint and other supplies will be available for use. Art experience helpful but is not necessary. This activity is geared for ages 14 and up. Free (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth. FWNatureCenter.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 7

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 8

Dallas Sierra Club: Promise of Peace Garden & Glacier Natl Park – 7-8:30pm. Learn how Promise of Peace Gardens is transforming vacant spaces into thriving places in Dallas. And see beautiful scenery at Glacier National Park and learn about its glaciers that are melting rapidly and soon will be gone. Free. Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Bldg

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Zumba– 6-7pm. Aerobic dance classes on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn with the Dallas YMCA. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10

The Magnificent Seven: The Great Fatimid Rock Crystal Ewers from Egypt – 7pm. Jeremy Johns, professor of the Art and Archaeology of the Islamic Mediterranean and director of the Khalili Research Centre for the Art and Material Culture of the Middle East at the University of Oxford, and Dr. Elise Morero, researcher with the Centre, will discuss the processes and provenance behind the seven known Fatimid rock crystal ewers from Egypt. $5. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11

Bernice Lewis – 8pm. Singer songwriter performs. $15-$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12

Tai Chi with El Centro College – 8-9am. Center yourself with a tai chi class. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org. Heartfulness Meditation – 8-10am. Learn to relax and calm your mind. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Change your Gut Microbiota, Change your Life – 1-3:30pm. This workshop presented by Jeri Lou McKinney from LouLou Tree will focus on the Gut Microbiota in relation to your everyday health issues (how you feel, think and function) and behavior. We will sample and apply the knowledge with key food ingredients (sampling probiotic & prebiotic foods) and what to do in your daily activities to make permanent changes in your gut microbiota. $35. Crescent Yoga Studio, 812 Alex Ln, MidTowne, Midlothian.469-285-3559. CrescentYoga@att.net. CrescentYogaStudio.com. Plant Detective – 2:30-3:30pm. Learn how to use a dichotomous key and hand lenses to become a plant detective. Free (with paid admission). Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth. FWNatureCenter.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13

Man of La Mancha – 4:30pm. To celebrate Sophia Loren’s live appearance at the AT&T Performing Arts Center on March 20, the theatre is hosting a special 35mm screening of Arthur Hiller’s classic starring Peter O’ Toole and Sophia Loren. $5 or free with proof of ticket purchase to the March 20 live show. The Texas Theatre, 231 West Jefferson Blvd, Dallas. 214-948-1546. TheTexasTheatre.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 14

Spring Break Safari Week – Thru March 18. 11am-3:30pm. Get out of the house and into the gardens with your family during Spring Break.

Enjoy discovery-themed activities and crafts each day! $0-8. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 MLK Jr. Blvd, Dallas. 214-428-7476. Contact@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org. TexasDiscoveryGardens.org. Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15

Meaningful Moments – 10-11:30am. Designed specifically for individuals with early stage dementia and their family members or caregivers, Meaningful Moments is a monthly program that includes a gallery discussion, an interactive componen and an art-making activity in the art studio. Participants will have the chance to relax and connect with art in the galleries, share stories and gain inspiration. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. Reservations required: 214-922-1251. access@ DMA.org. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16

Zumba – 6-7pm. Aerobic dance class with the Dallas YMCA. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!

FRIDAY, MARCH 18

Johnsmith – 8pm. Singer songwriter performs. $15-$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

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

SUNDAY, MARCH 20

Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 21

TUESDAY, MARCH 22

Discovering Your Gifts and Purpose – 7:158:30pm. Learn how you can use essential oils to help you discover your life’s purpose and begin living it with passion and motivation. $15. Abundant Life Wellness Center, 3904 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth. 817-847-0900. Felicia@AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com. AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23

Zumba – 6-7pm. Aerobic dance class with the Dallas YMCA. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24

Cuba: The Road Less Traveled – 7-8:30pm. Al Martinez, Hostelling International USA’s volunteer travel educator, was born in Havana, Cuba and has lived in a handful of US cities as well as Puerto Rico before becoming a Texas resident. He received a bachelors degree in business administration from the University of Miami and a bachelor in arts in photojournalism from the University of Texas in Arlington. Now a retired employee of American Airlines, Martinez has traveled for business or pleasure to 55 nations, territories and dependencies as well as 38 U.S. states and 5 Canadian provinces, and will share insights and travel tips. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26

Meatout Festival – 10am-3pm. Hosted by the Black Vegetarian Society. Speakers, cooking demos, health screenings, giveaways. Free. DeSoto Recreation Center, 211 E Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto. Facebook.com/Black-Vegetarian-Society-of-Texas157615494302379/?fref=ts. Dallas St. Patrick’s Day Parade – 11am. Annual parade down Greenville Ave. Proceeds benefit DISD student scholarships. Starts at Greenville Ave and Blackwell St. Ends at Yale Blvd/SMU Blvd and Hwy 75. Free. DallasStPatricksParade.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27

Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 28

TUEDSAY, MARCH 29

Anne Frank: A History for Today – 9:30am. Anne Frank was one of more than a million Jewish children murdered during the Holocaust. Her diary gives us insight into her thoughts. This exhibit gives us insight into the family and world events that shaped her life. $8-$10. Dallas Holocaust Museum, 211 N. Record St, Dallas. DallasHolocaustMuseum.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30

Zumba – 6-7pm. Aerobic dance class with the Dallas YMCA. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31

Healing Your Feeling with Essential Oils – 7:158:30pm. Learn how you can use essential oils to promote emotional and psychological balance to bring about internal harmony, assist with forgiveness, bring out your inner child, live in the present, release past hurts and find the courage to embrace a new you. $10. Abundant Life Wellness Center, 3904 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth. 817-8470900. Felicia@AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com. AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25

Cotopax Questival – The Questival is a 24-hour adventure race where teams of 2 to 6 people complete outdoor challenges to win trips, gear and more. Each racer receives a Cotopaxi Luzon backpack and race swag. Compete to win trips and gear from participating sponsors. $15-$30. Levitt Pavilion, 100 W Abram St, Arlington. Cotopaxi.com.

Heartfulness Meditation – 8-10am. Learn to relax and calm your mind. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

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Diabetes Prevention & Natural Treatments – 4-5pm. Dr. Chapa is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, board certified herbalist and licensed acupuncturist. He trained in China and graduated from Dongguk University, one of S. Korea’s most famous medical schools. Dr. Chapa completed his PhD on the treatment of diabetes using alternative non-pharmaceutical treatments and will share his award winning presentation on diabetes. English and Spanish presentation. Free. Natural Grocers

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daily Energy Blast – Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale, and the innovative pioneers who continue to make energy a leading industry in the region. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org. Live Animals of the World: A Conservation Exhibit – Museum houses 12 types of non-native animals, encouraging visitors to take a proactive role in conserving wild spaces. $9/adults, $6/children 3-12 & seniors, free/members & children ages 2 & under. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org. The Omni Imax: Ft Worth – Showtimes and features online. $7/adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org. Zen to Go – Mon thru Thurs. 12-12:45pm. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com. Happy Hour at Bar Alto – 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Sit back at the bar or in the cafe and relax while you eat a bite or take it with you while you make your shopping selections. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/ HighlandPark. Top Ten Wine Selections – 5-7pm, weekdays; 126pm, weekends. Wine tastings and, as always, you can pick up your favorite cheese pairings from a amazing selection of delicious cheeses from around the world. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/ HighlandPark.

sunday Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification – 9-11:15am. Spend a Sunday morning with likeminded people for meditation, chanting, an inspirational talk, readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita, and the uplifting Festival of Light. 9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:15am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas.org. Dynamic Meditation – 10-11am. One of the active meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness; finish with dance of celebration and “be” different. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com. Meditation at the Crow Collection of Asian Art – 2-3pm. Join Kadampa Meditation Center of Texas in the Crow Collection galleries to learn meditations to

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relax body and mind, achieve inner peace and develop a kind and patient attitude toward others. Free. Crow Collection of Asian Art, 2010 Flora St, Dallas. MeditationInTexas.org. Kundalini Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com. Awakening Heart Meditation – 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing and friends. Childcare provided. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

monday uBaby Cafe – 8:30am-5pm. Mon, Wed, Fri. Baby Cafe is a place where new and expectant mothers can come together to discuss breastfeeding and receive friendly, useful advice and support from an IBCLC and a peer counselor. Groups are alternated every week in English and Spanish. Group are held for pregnant moms on Monday, for breastfeeding moms or moms of premature babies on Friday. Community Baby Cafe, 8202 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100, Dallas. 214-243-2104. Sandra Rodriguez: Sandra. Rodriguez@DallasCityHall.com. Core 30 – 9:30-10am. Core 30 is a brand new 30-minute core fitness class that will incorporate exercises to strengthen the abdominals and back. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. Ayurveda Classes – 7-8pm. Learn the ancient Vedic healthcare science. Donation. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. bostmas@gmail.com Monthly Meditation – 2nd Mon. 7:30-8:30pm. Join Lake Highlands Acupuncture for this monthly meditation. Beginners and seasoned meditators alike are welcome. RSVP suggested. Donations welcome. Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E NW Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. Heather.Harper.Ellett@gmail. com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com. Sufi/Zen Poetry – 8pm. Readings from the esoteric masters at the Community Table. All dimensions welcome. Free. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

tuesday Aquacise – 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aerobics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free. Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. Lynn Dorn: 972-462-5136. Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9:30-10:30am. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of begin-

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ning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org. Yo-Lates – 10:30-11:30am. Yoga poses are performed in a slow flowing progression mixed with Pilates, focusing on posture and core stability to create symmetry, flexibility and strength. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd&4th Tues. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker specializing in this area of expertise presents information at the second meeting of each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com. Tuesday Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the silence of a gently guided meditation. All levels of experience welcome. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, The Gathering Place, Dallas. Karen Romestan: KarenRomestan@DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org. Community Acupuncture – 6:30-7:45pm. Auricular (ear point) acupuncture is provided in group setting for relaxation, reduction of cravings and cleansing. $20/advance, $25/at door. White Rock Holistic Wellness Center, 718 N Buckner Blvd, Ste 416-103, Dallas. Jade: 214-642-0002. Walz.Jennifer@gmail. com. DallasHolisticWellnessCollective.com. Circle of Men – 7pm. A regular gathering in a safe non-competitive environment to simply share with other men. This is a powerful tool and an authentic way to help us help ourselves feel better in general. Circle of Men can also go a long way toward alleviating so much of the worry and stress so many men face on a daily basis. Love offering. The Gathering Place, Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-826-5683. Drew Weininger: KarenRomestan@ DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org. Kalachandji’s Yoga – 7-8:15pm. A wonderful beginners and intermediate class on yoga. Donation. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna.com. PUBlic Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adult gathering celebrating brains and brew, featuring science, history, and guests from diverse fields, presented at a local bar or restaurant. Location: 817-255-9300. FWMuseum. org/Public-Knowledge. COH Donation Yoga Class – 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Donations accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817-453-2328. CommunityOfHope.com. Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 7-8:30pm. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Package available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org. YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship – 7-9pm. A meditation and teaching series for young adults in their 20s and 30s, facilitated by Brother ChiSing, David Morcom, Christina Clark and trained Young Adult co-facilitators. Each evening will include a beginner-friendly walking and sitting meditation, a song or two, Dharma teachings, sharing, discussion and refreshments afterwards. Donation. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Meditation for Health and Healing – 7-9pm. Join experienced teachers Jon and Linda Caswell as they guide students through a practical, secular practice for the ordinary Joe. No chanting or incense! Donation. Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. Heather@LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

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

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Group Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with likeminded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy. Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas@aol.com. AnandaDallas.org. Country and Western Dance Lessons – 7:30-9pm. 3-week, 2-step series, then 3-week waltz series. Sandunga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton. Info, cost: 972-418-1600.

wednesday Read and Learn – 10:30-11:30am. Features musicians, storytellers and puppets performing for newborns to 6 yr olds. Reading activity is followed by a guest performer. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org. Breastfeeding Cafe – 1-2pm. All breastfeeding moms welcome to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. The café is attended by a certified lactation counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Baby scale available to do before and after weights. Designed to offer support to all nursing mothers from newborn challenges to toddler strikes. Free. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com. Chair Massage –3-6 pm. Sign up for an appointment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. Circuit Training – 5-6pm. The class will work on the cardiovascular system and all major muscle groups in a fun format. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. FDerita@CoppellTx.gov. Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group – 5-6:30pm. 1st Wed. Cindy Marshall, M.D., director of Memory Care at Baylor Neuroscience Center, will address the unique concerns, challenges, & treatments associated with LBD. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com. Dallas Green Drinks – 6 pm. 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. DallasGreendrinks@ yahoo.com. Greendrinks.org/TX/Dallas. The Darshan Room – 6-8pm. Kirtan music, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian feast, spiritual discourse. Donation. Kalachandji’s, 5430 Gurley Ave, Second fl, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna.com. TheDarshanRoom.com. Rockwall Holistic Practitioners Network Meeting – First Wed. 6-8pm. Monthly meeting of holistic practitioners in Rockwall and surrounding areas to share information, ideas, events and fellowship. $125 annual dues. Cris Stone Pilates, 203 N Alamo Rd, Rockwall. 214-454-2842. Cris Stone: CrisBStone@

Laughing Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Healthy and playful experience that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. LaughYoga.org.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9:30-10:30am. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org. Fit Dance Plus – 9:30-10:30am. Aerobic fun with simple foot patterns, working around a chair, adding balls and or weights for coordination, balance and muscle work and ending with gentle stretching. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. Baby Bounce Basics – 12:30-1pm. Activities for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months old with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Central Exp, Ste, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@ DallasLibrary.org. Yo-Lates – 1-3pm. Bring your piece of junque, then reify it into a sparkling piece of garden art. Beads provided. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. Preregistration required: 972-462-5136. Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd&4th Thurs. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker specializing in this area of expertise presents information at the second meeting of each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com. Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30pm. Meets the second Thursday of the month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Facebook.com/DallasVeganDrinks. Dallas Organic Garden Club – 6:30pm. 4th Thurs. Monthly meeting. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. Chill Yoga 101 – 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow, come and chill. Yoga is significant to everyone in a personal and unique way. To breathe, feel and let go for a moment, is the beauty of Yoga. Beginners, postnatal, all levels welcome. $12 suggested donation. Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net.

friday Aquacise – 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aerobics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free. Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. Lynn Dorn: 972-462-5136.

in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. ‘Til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12am. 3rd Fri. All ages. Outdoor evening series featuring local bands and movies, alfresco dining, gallery tours and more. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org/TilMidnight. Friday Night Bike Ride – 7:45pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake with 5 stops to keep the group together. All skill levels welcome. Helmets required and lights/water recommended. Post-ride eats at Jake’s. New Dallas Bike Works Parking Lot, 4875 W Lawther Dr, Dallas. DORBA.org.

saturday White Rock Lake Cleanup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Look for the crowd drinking free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. will be provided. Our area includes one of the wonderful prairie restoration areas, so there are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy. Brunch afterwards. Meet at the Love of the Lake office, northeast corner of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard, Dallas. 214-824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org. Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9-11:30am. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Package available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org. Target First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org. Cloth Diapering 101 – Times vary. Learn the basics of cloth diapering. $10. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com. White Rock Lake Cleanup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Look for the crowd drinking free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. will be provided. Our area includes one of the wonderful prairie restoration areas, so there are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy. Brunch afterwards. Meet at the Love of the Lake office, northeast corner of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard, Dallas. 214-824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org. Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9-11:30am. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Package available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org. Target First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org. Cloth Diapering 101 – Times vary. Learn the basics of cloth diapering. $10. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

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