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s a green and healthy advocate for wholly sustainable living, I am thrilled with the confluence of advances and attention being given to what I see as two of the most important issues we face today: cancer detection, prevention and care and climate change. Cancer care is advancing by leaps and bounds due to generous funding from individuals supporting organizations such as our own Susan G. Komen foundation and Harold Simmons Foundation. The global impact of program efforts and research discoveries exemplify what can happen when just one heart is ignited by unyielding passion for a cause. That’s why we can look forward to more effective prevention measures and even a cure in our lifetime. It is why every year when I have a checkup, I am increasingly fearless about the possibility of a recurrence of breast cancer. Even more heartening is the still evolving, but clearly evident mainstreaming of integrative and complementary modalities and treatments—as evidenced by the award-winning Integrative Medicine Program at the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center. You’ll find more details on this month’s back cover, plus news about their Art in Medicine program on page 22. You may also have seen recent Cancer Treatment Centers of America commercials supporting their naturopathic practitioners and partnership with the Parker University College of Chiropractic. Having more doctors and hospitals begin to apply what they’ve seen to be successful integrative approaches to cancer care sets it up to flow more quickly into the overall healthcare system. I often like to say green living is healthy and healthy living is green, and that God created the Earth to be self-sustaining; it is this deeply held belief that ignites my passion for acting to offset climate change. Thank goodness that world awareness is finally beginning to join enlightened thinkers in recognizing that the state of our environment is inextricably connected with our health. President Obama’s Clean Power Plan and Pope Francis’ U.S. visit to urge Congress to awake to the “moral imperative” of doing something about climate change now are good signs. The upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Paris, is also helping to moving climate change issues to priority status. It’s exciting to hear daily announcements by major corporations about the substantive steps they are taking in manufacturing, product development, operations and maintenance to lessen environmental impacts and conserve resources. North Texas is a corporate relocation magnet, and we want others to follow the example of Facebook in building-in their own dedicated renewable energy generation, or like FedEx covering their roofs with solar panels. It all begins with individuals that care enough to generate change for the greater good. Linda Sechrist’s feature article “Awakening the Global Heart,” shares examples of passionate individuals taking action, energizing their communities of influence and making a global difference. We hope you will be inspired by people like these and realize how we each have the capacity and moral imperative to do something to make the world better, healthier and safer for ourselves and future generations. It’s definitely up to us. Blessings,

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newsbriefs Emotional Well-Being and Freedom is Possible

bundant Life Wellness Center is now offering a form of energy healing called Emotional Release, which helps clients identify and remove emotional baggage from past experiences. This healing technique literally releases us from trapped emotional energy that can become trapped in the body and can lead to such symptoms as depression, anxiety, feeling stuck and blockages as it relates to giving and receiving love, walking in happiness and feeling disconnected from others. Because these trapped emotions are made of energy, they exert and have influence on our physical tissues and can affect the function of our organs. By releasing these trapped emotions, we can make the conditions right for physical and emotional healing and promote an over-all sense of well-being. Many people that receive freedom from trapped emotions leave from one session feeling physically and emotionally lighter and more relaxed. Many are surprised by the accuracy in the identification of their trapped emotions. Each person leaves with suggestions of ways to cultivate emotional wellness so that they can live freer lives. The cost of a session is $65 in the office or over the phone. Location: 3904 Boat Club Rd., Lake Worth. For more information, call 817-847-0900 or visit AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com. See ads, pages 13 and 25.

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Aurora 2015 Ignites the Night

or one night, 19 city blocks in downtown Dallas will be transformed on October 16 into an open-air urban playground of new media art: light, video, sound, and performance. Visitors will experience their everyday urban environment converted into an interactive site for some of the world’s most innovative contemporary art. This is Aurora 2015. Powered by Reliant, the expansive outdoor biannual light-based art event, with the theme All Together Now, references the concept of synesthesia: the joining together of senses. Aurora co-creators Shane Pennington and Joshua King and the nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center have formed a partnership to produce and present the bi-annual event, which in 2013 attracted 30,000 people. Many local organizations and groups will be participating in the Aurora experience, including the grassroots awareness and funding arts collective Art Conspiracy, which will create a camera projection into a pyramid, and Bike Friendly Cedars, which will organize a mass-lighted bike ride through the arts district. Admission is free. For more information, visit DallasAurora.com.

Loyd Park Expands Lodging Capacity

he 791-acre Loyd Park, located in the middle of the Dallas/ Fort Worth Metroplex on the west shore of Joe Pool Lake, has added an 18room lodge to complement its 221 campsites and eight lakefront cabins. “We wanted to make the park more accessible to people celebrating family reunions, corporate and church retreats,” says Kelly Eddlemon, public information officer for the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department. The lodge features a fully furnished kitchen, a covered porch with rocking chairs, barbecue grill, a fire pit and big screen televisions. Loyd Park also features furnished one- and two-bedroom cabins with kitchens and bathrooms, as well as large private and group campsites, each of which comes with its own picnic table, pavilion, grill and fire ring. Loyd Park is a popular escape for people that live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In addition to boating and swimming at Joe Pool Lake, it offers canoe and kayak rentals and a paddling trail along Walnut Creek. Hiking, biking and equestrian trails, volleyball courts, a softball field and a playground are also available.

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Chefs for Farmers is a Traveling Feast hefs for Farmers brings chefs, artisans and culinary influencers together to celebrate local and regional farmers and promote Dallas as an emerging food city from October 23 through 25. Chef Matt McCallister will cook for 85 guests from 7 to 10 p.m., October 23, in the Design District. Participating chefs are Justin Brunson (Old Major, Denver), Scott Crawford (Standard Foods & Nash Tavern, Raleigh) and Matt McCallister (FT33).

dozen of the hottest local and national chefs will serve up a meat lover’s dream from 7 to 10 p.m., October 24, at the Butcher Block Party, featuring meat galore, worldclass wines, classic cocktails, cold beer and music. Location: The Eye at The Joule Hotel, 1530 Main St., Dallas.

he best picnic in Texas takes place at the Culinary Village Main Event from 2 to 7 p.m., October 25, in Lee Park, where superstar chefs and farmers will come together to serve 2,500 people an all-you-can-eat feast for the ages, including champagne and oysters. DJs and live bands provide the soundtrack. Location: 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas. For more information and tickets, visit ChefsForFarmers.com.

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newsbriefs Earth Day Texas Launches Monthly Series of Eco-Panels and Film Screenings

fter five years of focusing on its annual event, Earth Day Texas (EDTx) is embracing the Earth Day Every Day philosophy by partnering with The Westwood School, an eco-focused K-12 school in North Dallas, and TEDxSMU, the TED events arm of Southern Methodist University, on two different monthly event programs. Earth Day Monthlies (EDMo) will take place every third Thursday of the month and feature a panel of expert speakers tackling a particular theme, from sustainable food and smart energy to higher education and eco-focused careers. To host the events, EDMo has partnered with local venues including Deep Ellum Brewing Company for the October event themed around smart energy, and Community Beer Company for a November event around higher education. TEDxSMU is also partnering with EDTx to bring monthly events to North Texas. The two organizations will co-produce a film screening and discussion series highlighting environmental documentary films. The goal is to continue and enhance the climate conversation in North Texas by bringing thought-provoking documentaries to the community all year. For dates and more information, visit EarthDayTx.org.

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he Gluten Free Media Group (GFAF) will hold its fifth annual Dallas Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo, presented by Udi’s and Glutino, on October 17 and 18 at the Dallas Market Center North Hall. The GFAF Expo welcomes the celiac community, those with gluten sensitivities, autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases and autism. Athletes and the health conscious also benefit from the Expo. Allergen-savvy health care practitioners will be available on-site to answer medical questions. Guests can attend free lectures and connect with gluten and allergen-free restaurants, associated nonprofits and more. Fork That Foods will be sampling their gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, cornfree, vegan Bliss Bites that are with packed powerful superfoods, including raw organic cacao, goji berries, coconut oil and hemp hearts. LIVE Kombucha Soda will showcase their newest flavors, Pomtastic Blueberry and Refreshing Rhuberry. LIVE is packed with probiotics, and its ingredients are non-GMO certified, USDA Organic, Fair Trade certified, gluten-free and vegan. In addition to food products, the Expo also offers personal care products, vitamins and supplements and green household cleaning alternatives. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. A one-day ticket is $20 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, visit gfafexpo.com/locations/ dallas-tx-2015. See ad, page 23.

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University of Dallas Ministry Conference to Walk Together in Faith

he ninth annual University of Dallas Ministry Conference will be held from October 22 through 24 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas. “Participants will truly ‘walk together in faith,’ by attending these significant keynote addresses and ministry-specific breakout sessions, participating in mass and prayer services, perusing the exhibitions, admiring the liturgical art display and listening to Christian musical performances,” says Bishop Kevin Farrell, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas. John L. Allen and The event features two keynote addresses, one Pope Francis in English and one in Spanish, on Friday, and several plenary addresses in both languages on Saturday. There are session tracks specifically designed for teachers, catechists and general Catholic audiences, including talks on faith, parenting and social justice. Sessions will be offered in English, Spanish and Vietnamese, and the conference will also host more than 100 exhibitors, a liturgical art display, musical performances by well-known and up-andcoming Catholic artists, several prayer services and a conference mass. Preregistration is $75 for members of the Dallas Diocese, $85 for nonmembers. Location: 650 S. Griffin St. On-site registration is $100. For more information, visit UDallas.edu/udmc.

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eventbriefs GridNEXT Conference in Houston

he Texas Renewable Energy Industries Alliance (TREIA) will hold the 30th annual GridNEXT Conference—Advancing Clean Energy on the New Texas Grid—from November 11 to 13 at Westin Galleria, in Houston. Featuring industry experts, thought leaders and utility innovators, the conference will focus on the business, policy and regulatory innovations now on the horizon to build a next-generation electric grid and bring renewable energy to scale in Texas. “Texas is at the center of an energy revolution, with tremendous potential to lead the nation in clean energy,” states TREIA President Hala Ballouz. “As an alliance, our mission is to accelerate the transition of our state into the clean energy future by convening thought leaders and tapping expertise from across the industry.” According to the Energy Information Administration, Texas is responsible for 10 percent of U.S. electricity consumption and the largest consumer of electricity. Texas also has the fastest-growing population among the five most populous states. The combination of these factors amounts to 450,000 new consumers, or 6,800 gigawatts, each year. Nonprofit TREIA is working to promote and advance the clean energy industry in Texas. As an alliance, TREIA stakeholders are involved in solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, biofuel, hydro, energy storage and energy efficiency efforts across Texas. Its members represent diverse private and public sector clean energy concerns working to scale the renewable industry in Texas, grow the economy and create jobs. Location: 5060 W. Alabama St., Houston. For more information and complete schedule, visit TREIA.org/conference. See ad, page 27.

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healthbriefs Pharmaceuticals Versus Herbs for Treating Depression

hen it comes to depression, everyone seems to be looking for ways to treat the symptoms, often without addressing the root of the problem. Doctors and patients will look for a specific herb or a pharmaceutical to treat their problem, but often fall short of digging deeper into underlying issues. Here are three points to remember for finding the root of depression.

Our neurotransmitters; serotonin and norepinephrine, are made of proteins. We can take all the Prozac we want, but if we do not have enough protein to make these neurotransmitters going, we will not be able to get to the root of the issue of depression. John Myers, M.D., a physician at John Hopkins Hospital in the 1960s, was a big advocate of treating depression with intravenous vitamin C. He documented that most of his patients showed improvement within hours. Why would this simple solution show such great results? Serotonin and other neurotransmitters requires an electron donor to be created. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is the brainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main electron donor. Patients can take a lot of 5 HTP (an amino acid), but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably not going to get to the root of the issue without addressing the electron donor. The British Medical Journal published an article stating that depression, bipolarity and schizophrenia may be gastrointestinal tract issues. For instance, conditions such as chronic inflammation of the brain caused by a compromised immune system can present as depression. Because the vast majority of our immune system is located in the gut, depression may suggest an unhealthy and out-of-balance gut. New probiotics that activate deep inside the small intestines are showing to be helpful with depression. Dr. John Young, M.D., will be the keynote speaker, with more information about natural antidepressants, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Fall Natural Health Fest, Oct. 17, at the Wyndham Hotel, 800 Alpha Rd., in Dallas. For more information, visit Natural HealthFest.com. See ad, page 2.

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Majority of Americans Say Chiropractic Works for Neck and Back Pain

hiropractic care has a positive reputation among many U.S. adults for effective treatment of neck and back pain, with about six in 10 adults either strongly agreeing (23 percent) or agreeing somewhat (38 percent) that chiropractors are effective at treating these types of pain. These findings come from the firstever nationally representative annual survey of U.S. adults measuring perceptions of and experiences with chiropractic care. Chiropractic care focuses on neurological and musculoskeletal health and aims to favorably affect overall health and well-being, relieve pain and infirmity, enhance performance, and improve quality of life without drugs or surgery. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the founding and largest college of chiropractic in the world, commissioned Gallup to design and conduct this study of 5,442 adults, aged 18 and older, in the U.S. Many adults in the U.S. have positive perceptions of chiropractors. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults either strongly agree (30 percent) or agree somewhat (33 percent that most chiropractors have their patient’s best interest in mind. Slightly more than half of U.S. adults also agree that most chiropractors are trustworthy. Fewer than 10 percent disagree with either of these statements. Half of all adults in the U.S. have had some experience as a patient of a chiropractor, including 14 percent of respondents—or an estimated 33.5 million U.S. adults—in the 12 months prior to the study. These recent users of chiropractic visited a chiropractor an average of 11 times during that time period.

An additional 12 percent of respondents—an estimated 29 million U.S. adults—say they saw a chiropractor in the last five years, but not in the past 12 months. Together, Gallup estimates that 63 million adults in the U.S. have seen a chiropractor in the last five years. One in four adults last saw a chiropractor more than five years ago, and nearly half (49 percent) have never seen a chiropractor. Chiropractic use is not isolated to certain types of people living in the U.S. Adults that have been to a chiropractor in the last five years span the age spectrum and come from different racial, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. While there are not many demographic differences among recent users of chiropractic care, there are notable differences among people that have visited a chiropractor before and those that have not. Adults aged 35 and older (56 percent) are more likely than younger adults (37 percent) to report that they have been to a chiropractor. Blacks are less likely than whites or Hispanics to report having seen a chiropractor. Also, men are slightly less likely than women to say they have ever seen a chiropractor. When given a choice of five different healthcare providers they might see about neck and back pain, regardless of cost, slightly more than half of adults (54 percent) say a medical doctor would be their first choice, followed by 29 percent saying they would most like to see a chiropractor. Less than 10 percent would prefer to see a physical therapist, massage therapist or acupuncturist for neck or back pain. With the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases estimating that eight out of 10 people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, the chiropractic industry could be poised for considerable growth in the future. Source: 2015 Gallup-Palmer Inaugural Report: Americans’ Perceptions of Chiropractic, from poll conducted by Gallup for the Palmer College of Chiropractic. For more information, visit Palmer.edu/ Gallup-report.

U.S. Kids Not Drinking Enough Liquids

2015 study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has found that more than half of American children are dehydrated. The research analyzed data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for children 6 to 19 years old. The study also found that boys have a 76 percent greater likelihood of being dehydrated, and African-Americans were 34 percent more likely to not drink enough water compared with U.S. Caucasians. “Dehydration accounts for hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year due to a number of illnesses that can lead to depletion of fluids and electrolytes from the body,” says Dr. Daniel Rauch, associate professor of pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. It can be difficult for parents to gauge the level of hydration in children. Researchers from the University of Arkansas have determined that urine color provides a reliable indicator of hydration levels, with darker urine indicating increasing levels of dehydration.

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ew research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found the color of the fruits and vegetables we eat may affect our weight and heart health differently. The study followed 1,272 people over a three-year period, beginning in 2006 and 2008. The researchers compared their respective diets over both periods with levels of cholesterol, weight and waist circumference—all measures of obesity. The research grouped fruits and vegetables into red/purple, yellow, green, orange or white. Among women, greater consumption of red/ purple fruits and vegetables was related to lower weight and abdominal fat, lower blood sugar and reduced total cholesterol. Meanwhile, greater consumption of yellow fruits and vegetables was linked to weight gain over the same period. Among men, the researchers found those that ate more red/purple fruits and vegetables had reduced weight and waists compared to those that ate othercolored foods over the three-year period by an average of 13 and 14 percent, respectively. Greater yellow fruit consumption was linked to lower total cholesterol levels. Green and white fruits and vegetables were associated with reduced abdominal fat gain over the three-year period.

Colon Cancer Linked to Gut Bacteria

study from the University of Minnesota has found that two strains of virulent bacteria in the gut significantly increase the incidence of colon cancer, and a change in microbiology of the gut often coincides with colon cancer. The study tested 88 people, of which half had colon tumors. The scientists sampled and analyzed gut bacteria within the subjects to assess their microbiomes. They found that colon cancers were linked to those with microbiomes that had increased levels of Fusobacteria and Providencia species of bacteria. The latter is considered more virulent and responsible for the production of certain enzymes that have been previously linked with colon cancer. These two species of bacteria have also been linked with higher rates of inflammation and infection in other research. Fusobacteria has been found prevalent among people with ulcerative colitis. Providencia species include E. coli and Klebsiella, both found among urinary tract infections, throat infections and others. Microbiological science over the past half a century has found that better food choices can bring about significant healthful changes in the body’s microbiome. These include incorporating prebiotic and fermented foods into one’s diet.

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Brain-Lymphatic Discovery May Hasten Science

study at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine has found that the brain is directly connected to the body’s immune system through a previously unknown set of lymphatic vessels. The discovery furthers the understanding for medical scientists of how the brain’s immune system works. While it’s been known for decades that lymphatic vessels transport immune cells through the rest of the body, confirming that this also occurs within the brain has been elusive. The discovery is attributed to Antoine Louveau, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at UVA. He says, “It changes entirely the way we perceive the neuro-immune interaction. We always perceived it before as something esoteric that can’t be studied, but now we can ask mechanistic questions.” According to researchers, physicians can now examine the physical connection between the immune system and the brain instead of only studying how the brain responds to immune issues; it might also improve how diseases like Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, autism and others are understood and treated.

Non-Natural Painkillers Double Depression Risk

2015 study has found that larger opioid medication doses increase the incidence of depression in a Veterans Administration study of 355 pain patients. An opioid is a pharmaceutical compound, such as morphine, that produces an analgesic effect in the nervous system. The study, published in the Journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain, followed patients with low-back pain for two years. The patients were taking varying doses of opioid pain killers, rated by their morphineequivalent dose. The researchers found that higher doses resulted in a doubling of depression incidences. According to Dr. James Duke, author of The Green Pharmacy, natural herbal alternatives to painkiller drugs that are free of the side effect include meadowsweet, ginger, willow bark, clove, lavender, eucalyptus, red pepper and rosemary.

Music and Audio Books Help Kids Move Past Pain

study published in Pediatric Surgery International has determined that children that listened to music or audio books experienced significantly less pain after undergoing major surgery than those that did not. Pain scores were monitored before and after treatments. Fifty-six children, ages 9 to 14, were divided into three groups—one heard 30 minutes of songs chosen by the children from a list of popular music, another listened to audio books and the third (control) wore noisecanceling headphones. Pain scores were monitored before and after treatments. Those that listened to the music or audio books experienced significant reductions in pain compared to the control group.

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Corn Row

Farmers Sue GMO-Maker Over Lost Revenue Swiss biotech giant Syngenta AG may have destroyed much of the corn export business that U.S. farmers count on. China has rejected huge shipments of U.S.-grown corn, largely because Syngenta released a GMO (genetically modified organism) version before it was approved. Consequently, $1 billion in class action suits are being brought in federal court by farmers in three states. The MIR162 strain of GM corn comprises only about 3 percent of U.S. crops, but it cannot be contained due to cross-breeding. The National Grain and Feed Association estimates that the Chinese refusal of U.S. corn has reduced corn prices by 11 cents per bushel, and it has asked Syngenta to stop selling the GM corn seed varieties. Syngenta was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals. Source: Tinyurl.com/SyngentaLawsuit

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Making Strides

November 1 is Extra Mile Day Shawn Anderson’s mission is to empower 1 million people to answer the question, “Why live a life that is unfulfilling?” He created Extra Mile Day held on November 1 to remind people that they each have the power to create positive changes in families, organizations and communities when they go the extra mile. This year, more than 400 mayors have committed to supporting the event to make an Extra Mile Day declaration. In 2009, Anderson pedaled solo across the U.S. and interviewed 200 people that had gone the extra mile to overcome dramatic setbacks or had risked everything in order to accomplish something extraordinary. He says, “I was thrilled when 23 mayors supported the mission in that inaugural year.” His Facebook page now boasts 20,000 fans. Submit a story at ExtraMileAmerica.org and visit Facebook.com/ExtraMileAmerica.

Warnings Heeded

New York State Bans Fracking The Empire State has now officially banned fracking after a seven-year review process. New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens states, “After exhaustive research and examination of the science and facts, prohibiting high-volume hydraulic fracturing is the only reasonable alternative. Highvolume hydraulic fracturing poses significant adverse impacts to land, air, water, natural resources and potential significant public health impacts that cannot be adequately mitigated.” A findings statement concludes, “There are no feasible or prudent alternatives that adequately avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts and address risks to public health from this activity.” Two groups heavily involved in the campaign, New Yorkers Against Fracking and Americans Against Fracking, praised the decision. Industry groups have threatened to sue, but the attorneys at Earthjustice (Earthjustice.org) are confident that the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s exhaustive review will withstand any legal challenges and the nonprofit pledges to stand alongside the state in case of such actions. Vermont outlawed the practice in 2012. Source: EcoWatch.com

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ecobrief Texas Leads the Way in Green Job Creation

Trees are the Earth’s endless effort to speak to the listening heaven.

he national nonpartisan business group Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) recently released its latest quarterly clean energy jobs report, showing that nearly 10,500 clean energy and clean transportation jobs were announced nationwide between April and June. Texas was the top state with more than 2,160 jobs, most of which were tied to solar and wind projects. The report comes on the heels of President Obama’s cross-country trip to highlight the dangers of and solutions to climate change. “States across the country are realizing that clean energy doesn’t just mean clean air and water, it also means good-paying jobs,” says Bob Keefe, E2 executive director. “The sun doesn’t just shine on Texas, and California doesn’t have a monopoly on energy efficiency. With the federal Clean Power Plan as a road map, there’s no reason every state in America shouldn’t be adding more clean energy and the jobs that come with it.” States that take action to meet the plan can be expected to create more jobs and drive economic growth, the report notes. John Spicer, founder of Texas only 100 percent wind energy electric provider, says, “Texas has been and is a great state for wind energy development owing to the fact that Texas’ is the number one state in wind capacity. I expect that Texas will continue to be the number one state for renewable energy jobs for years to come.” According to the American Wind Energy Association, Texas installed wind capacity will increase by 40 percent when projects under construction are completed. For more information, see e2.org.

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communityspotlight Grand Prairie is Growing in the Right Direction by Hannah Cook

ndeed, the growing city of Grand Prairie offers everything necessary to be active and healthy, but it is still able to retain its small-town feel and strong sense of community. Grand Prairie really is a hidden gem in the Metroplex for those seeking a green lifestyle. The city takes a hands-on approach to encouraging residents to lead green, active lives. With a top-ranked farmers’ market, world-class parks and Get Fit GP initiative, Grand Prairie has something to offer everyone interested in holistic living and healthy lifestyles. The market, housed in a quaint barnlike structure surrounded by a lawn in the heart of downtown, is a familyfriendly, fun environment that also promotes local, clean eating and a healthy lifestyle, offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, honey, pasta, spices, tamales, candles, soaps and more. “The farmers’ market is really a community park,” says Manager Ray Kunze. “This is someplace for the community to come every Saturday morning to hang out with friends, get vegetables and talk to the farmers. It is a great meeting spot to enjoy downtown Grand Prairie.” The sense of community and friendly nature of the city is evident in the events that are hosted at farmers’ market every week. From car shows and live performances to Mrs. Ruthe’s Fig and Fudge Day and the annual Hatch Chile Fest, the market offers a variety of activi-

ties to bring residents from all walks of life together. The city’s fun, active environment extends beyond downtown as home to numerous award-winning parks, trails, lakes and state-of-the-art recreation centers. With 58 park sites and more than 5,000 acres of parkland throughout the city, recreational activities in Grand Prairie are limitless. Outdoor attractions include the four-mile long Lone Star Trail, numerous playgrounds, a soccer complex, baseball and softball fields, golf courses and Splash Factory, an interactive water park. Indoor facilities include numerous recreation centers that feature courts, camps, gyms and group activities. On hot summer days, Grand Prairie’s biggest draw is Joe Pool Lake. The parks on the lake boast camping grounds, picnic tables, sandy beaches and prime access to the waterfront,

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businessspotlight Baylor’s Arts in Medicine Program Adds Spiritual Dimension by Julie Thibodeaux

aylor University Medical Center’s Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center is known for its holistic approach to medicine. The Dallas facility has earned a reputation for its Integrative Medicine program, which offers mind, body and spirit therapies to complement traditional treatments. In July, Baylor further demonstrated its commitment to complementary therapies by hiring Benny Barrett to oversee Baylor’s Arts in Medicine Program. Since 2011, Barrett has coordinated music performances for the hospital and outpatient centers, logging 5,000 hours as a volunteer. Over the years, he has brought in bands, choirs, ballet performers and even an Elvis impersonator to brighten up Sammons Center lobbies and occasionally, the hospital’s halls. “I was only going to do it six months,” says Barrett with a chuckle. “Then I saw the effect it had on people.” Now Barrett not only brings in musicians every weekday to perform during the lunch hours, he oversees a staff dedicated to helping patients and their loved ones cope with illness. Barrett, a former Dallas police officer and Marine, said he’s thrilled to be able to bring joy to cancer patients and

their families coming and going from appointments at the Sammons Center. “This building can get really quiet and sterile,” he says. “We want it to be an environment of happiness and encouragement.” He has seen the positive effect it can have on people such as a woman whose husband had just received a grim prognosis that thanked him for the classical guitarist she had just heard. She said she was reminded of the beauty in life and her faith that they “were in God’s hands.” Or, the nurse that pulled up a chair to listen to a musician performing in the surgery waiting room who said, “I needed this today.” However, one of his best memories is of seeing a downtrodden woman that had just received chemo treatment perk

up after hearing the strains of Jailhouse Rock. She even got up and danced. “It gives people that spirit of, ‘I’m going face it; I’m going to do this,’” he says. While Sammons Center performances are geared mainly to outpatients, the Arts in Medicine program also enlists three music practitioners: a harpist, a flutist and a guitar player, to play at the bedside of oncology and palliative care inpatients. They play music in the patient’s room on request to help them sleep or get through treatment. “They are trained to know the type of music to play to promote healing,” says Barrett. In addition, Melissa Garner was hired in July as an art therapist. She conducts classes daily at the center, using art to tap into people’s inner strength. Each class offers different levels of depth, depending on the participant’s interest. In a lighthearted

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course called Keep Calm and Color On, Garner’s class members use colored pencils and markers to fill in adult coloring books. In a more reflective class, called Mind, Body, Art, she invites participants to meditate on their bodies, and then illustrate what they’ve experienced using everything from oil pastels to acrylic paint. “That is a pretty radical

“It gives people that spirit of, ‘I’m going face it; I’m going to do this,’ —Benny Barrett act, because we live in a world that is ‘go, go, go,’ says Garner, who is also a licensed professional counselor. “We’re stopping and pausing and listening to what the wisdom of the body is telling us. Then we have a discussion. Usually, that is the best part.” Garner also offers a class on guided imagery to visualize and promote healing energy. Meanwhile, Open Studio is a course where participants can come and work with the art materials on their own out in a public entryway. The center is also planning to hire an art therapist to work with inpatients, as well. Garner is convinced that art therapy aids the healing process. “You’re putting people in a really good place,” she says. “I think it helps people heal. It helps them tap into their soul and connect to the most wise part of themselves.” Barrett agrees, saying, “It’s a unique and special program that shows the power that art can play when you put it into the equation for healing.” Classes are held in Ste. 200 at the Cvetko Center at the Sammons Cancer Center, Baylor Scott and White Hospital, located at 3410 Worth St., in Dallas. Registration is required at 214820-2608. For more information, visit BaylorHeath.com/cancersupport.

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AWAKENING THE GLOBAL HEART Compassionate Activists Unite to Write Earth’s New Story by Linda Sechrist

s individuals and in groups, more people today are expressing deep inner caring and compassion for fellow humans and all life on this planet by hitching their heartfelt energies to powerful actions that hold the promise of a sustainable future. In This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, author Naomi Klein attests that the power of ferocious love is underestimated by companies and their government advocates. Suggesting that climate change be considered a framework for broader social improvements instead of a single issue, she invites “seizing the moment of discontent” to advance healing the planet and its broken economies and communities. Stories about how ordinary people are energizing local and online communities of practice to improve intergenerational communication, eliminate monetary influence in politics and restore democracy, and support social justice, community wealth building, indepen-

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dent media, sound health care and clean food and water are frequently missing from mainstream media. Pioneering efforts by activists such as Mario Tigueros, Pachamama Alliance program manager for the Game Changer Intensive; Joshua Gorman, founder of Generation Waking Up; and Cole Kleitsch, founder and director of Walking Civics, warrant widespread attention and support.

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When hundreds of participants in Pachamama’s Awakening the Dreamer symposium, held in cities throughout the U.S., kept asking “What’s next?” Tigueros facilitated the creation of Game Changers, which explores present challenges and possibilities and ways to create a new future. He says, “We wanted to help them in awakening to their personal qualities and strengths before setting out to change the world. While engaging with others and creating a global society for all beings to flourish is a goal to strive

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for, we came to recognize that it takes a collective and collaborative approach within a community of practice to keep the message alive and implement what’s learned in the 12-week training.” A love for social justice prompted Tigueros to recognize the corporate capture of America’s democracy. “Suggesting that symposium participants work with Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby made sense,” he explains. One is a nonpartisan coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to end corporate personhood and demand true democracy; the other empowers individuals to exercise their political power. It takes love to inspire the youth of GenY, Generation We and the Digital Generation, all names for the Millenials, to create a new story and transform their lives and communities. Gorman is counting on his peers to help make it happen. “We’re writing a different story than the worn-out one we’ve been led to believe is inevitable,” he says. Some of Generation Waking Up’s young leaders have formed local communities of practice that campaign to get big money out of politics, pressure universities to divest fossil fuel investments, build local and just food systems, end mass incarceration, enroll residents to go solar and inspire everyday citizens to live in more just, sustainable ways. “Young people have a leadership role in spearheading the change our world is calling for. Ultimately, it will

People have the power, when we choose to use it, to act on it, to dedicate ourselves to change. ~Rebecca Solnit only come about with every generation working together,” observes Gorman, who operates from Oakland, California. He’s encouraged when Generation Waking Up members say they want to learn from older adults that spent decades struggling for positive social change. A deep love for the potential of civic engagement prompted Gladstone, New Jersey, resident Kleitsch’s Walking

Civics initiative. The intergenerational nonprofit, endorsed by the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, trains military veterans and students as young as 16 as poll workers. “I want to inspire future voters by letting them learn how to do the job competently and with integrity, and lead them to participate in democracy’s most cherished act of voting,” advises Kleitsch. It’s currently active in several jurisdictions across the country and will scale up for 2016 and beyond.

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At 15, Kelsey Juliana’s love of family, friends and future generations far outweighed any trepidation she felt in acting as one of two plaintiffs in a legal strategy to protect the atmosphere, guided by Mary Christina Wood, a law professor and author of Nature’s Trust. Wood created the Oregon nonprofit Our Children’s Trust, now operating in all 50 states and internationally, to enforce the duty of

government to protect natural resources for present and future generations. It supports youth in bringing legal action in courts, administrative agencies and local legislative bodies. In local Sierra Club chapters, organizers work with facilitators to educate and empower youth to lead campaigns with town councils, legislative chambers and the courts. Mounting research is confirming what many have long suspected— extensive media coverage of negative news can trigger stress, fear and trauma. Images & Voices of Hope (ivoh) Executive Director Mallary Tenore cares deeply about how the media can benefit the world by catalyzing change and meaningful awareness of issues such as those raised by Our Children’s Trust. “At ivoh, we believe in focusing on the world we want to live in—not only problem-solving in the world we have. We are currently helping our global community of media practitioners tell ‘restorative narratives’, stories that show how people and communities are making a meaningful progression from despair to resilience. Instead of focus-

ing solely on tragedy and trauma, these narratives extend the storyline by showing signs of renewal, recovery and restoration,” explains Tenore.

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James Maskell wishes every media outlet would cover the doctors and health professionals that are applying the “functional/integrative/root cause” approaches to health care. Formerly a vendor of supplements to health professionals, Maskell has morphed his focus to found the Evolution of Medicine Functional Forum, a monthly educational Web show for health professionals and industry insiders. After becoming captivated by functional medicine at a trade show, he developed this fresh, high-tech concept that combines the latest health news, functional medicine research, practice developments and health technologies in a mixed-media format. Offered free on YouTube, it combines interviews, TED-style talks, videos and audience interaction. “With health politics raising

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for most doctors,” remarks Maskell, who also recently collaborated with the Institute for Functional Medicine to live-stream Genomics and Functional Medicine, the most cutting-edge clinical Functional Forum to date. Andrew Brandeis, a licensed naturopathic doctor in San Francisco, developed a challenging new skill set in creating the easy-to-use, mobile Share Practice app, launched 18 months ago and now also available on the Internet. It’s already used by 15,000 doctors nationwide to rate and review the effectiveness of drugs, herbs and supplements. They also ask questions and receive quick feedback about patient treatments. Brandeis sees an even bigger future opportunity. “As we spot trends and see what is working where and why, we can direct research dollars. There are all kinds of off-label uses for drugs, herbs and supplements that we’ll support when we see that 10,000 doctors are using them in the same way for the same thing,” says Brandeis, who enjoys the meaningfulness of this collective contribution. Gery Juleff, of Hopewell, New Jersey, reinvented himself and his career to serve a greater good. Seeking to inspire change through intelligent discussion on environmental issues he founded and hosts the Green Radio Hour broadcast on GreenHourRadio.com. He was formerly a member of the British Foreign Service, serving for 25 years as a diplomat, mostly in Africa and Brazil. In Juleff’s last London foreign office assignment, he dealt with policies on climate change, renewable energy technology and energy security. “My love of Africa, the continent likely to be affected the most by climate change,

Corralling Ocean Plastics Boyan Slat, 21, of the Netherlands, has devoted his youth to founding and forwarding The Ocean Cleanup, a system in which plastics in our oceans, driven by currents, would amass in accessible zones, reducing cleanup time from theoretical millennia to a manageable period. Leading a team of 100 scientists and engineers for one year, they turned the concept into a potentially viable method to clean up half the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years. Crowdfunding will launch the pilot phase in Japanese waters in 2016. Slat has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth. The Ocean Cleanup is a recognized Design of the Year by the London Design Museum. 26

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If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. When we own our stories of struggle, we can write our own new endings. ~Brené Brown, Rising Strong quickened my sense of needing to do whatever I could to limit any negative effects,” he says. Even though he was innocent about the scope of such an undertaking, “When the station owner suggested I use my knowledge to host a radio show, I said yes.” In What Then Must We Do? Straight Talk About the Next American Revolution, economist and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative Gar Alperovitz provides many examples of successful community wealth building. He’s been part of a team partnering with others in cities that include Cleveland, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Rochester, New York; and Washington, D.C. As co-chair of The Next System Project, he’s dealing with the bigger picture of long-term systemic change. “The economics of sustainability focus on partnerships with local assets like universities, hospitals and cultural institutions to facilitate broad-based economic security for the entire community,” says Alperovitz. He’s deeply committed to the concept of an ecologically sustainable society, where problem-solving activities nurture democracy.

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Butternut Squash Soup Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 5-10 minutes 5-6 cups butternut squash, diced ½ cup or 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup or 1 small bunch scallions or spring onions, chopped 8 whole sage leaves, fresh (or 1 Tbsp dried) 1 Tbsp rosemary, fresh (or ½ Tbsp dried) 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup organic dairy or non-dairy milk Suggested toppings: Slices of freshly toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and cubed 1 /3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds 8 additional fresh sage leaves, fried 4 slices of lean bacon or tempeh, crispy and crumbled

Place the squash, carrot, scallions, sage leaves, rosemary, chicken broth and milk into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Then, blend using an immersion blender until smooth and leave covered until ready to serve. Make the toppings available to sprinkle and stir.

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Put the vegetables into the slow cooker with the garlic and stir in the olive oil and oregano. Layer the mushrooms on top of the vegetable mixture, followed by a layer of onions. Next, sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles on top. Pour the broth over the vegetables and cheese mixture, and lay the sliced potatoes on top. Season the potatoes with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.

Millet and Miso Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sriracha Dressing Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Coconut or organic olive oil 2 acorn squash, halved and deseeded 1 cup millet or quinoa ½ can garbanzo beans ½ cup raisins 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp black pepper 3 Tbsp fresh chives, snipped ¼ cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp white miso paste Olive oil 4 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted Dressing: 2 tsp Sriracha sauce 1 Tbsp lime juice ¼ cup plain or coconut milk yogurt

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An integrative approach that emphasizes physical activity and a meditation or other spiritual practice can be highly effective in treating all levels of depression, according to Gordon. “It’s a way to get unstuck, to help us move through and beyond depression and other difficulties in our lives,” he says. Exercise triggers rises in mood at least equal to those generated by antidepressant prescription drugs, according to new Duke University research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. People that are depressed often don’t want to move, Gordon comments. “Start with what you can do. Walking a couple of blocks a day is a good beginning.” He notes, “I teach specific meditation techniques such as slow, deep, soft-belly breathing and mindful walking and eating. All have been shown to decrease levels of anxiety and stress, enhance mood and optimism, and promote greater emotional stability and more reliable judgment.” A healthful diet emphasizing vegetables, fruit and healthy fats; strong support from friends and family; creative activities; and connecting with a higher power comprise Gordon’s integrative prescription for a happy life. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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ever stop taking prescription antidepressants cold turkey. Intense depression and other dangerous side effects might result. It can cause severe depression, anxiety, intense agitation and even suicidal thinking. As suggested in the book, The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, it’s best to slowly wean off the medication with the help of a qualified prescribing healthcare practitioner. The process may take several months, but it’s time well spent and safer. Consistently eat a healthy diet rich in antioxidants, healthy fats and clean protein. To help create a firm nutritional base, add a basic supplementation program with a good multivitamin, vitamin C, optimal amounts of B vitamins and omega-3 fats like those found in clean fish oil. Consider supplementing with curcumin, rhodiola or 5-HTP to ease the transition.

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lthough pet owners may consider animal chiropractic services as a modern-day phenomenon, it’s been around since the early 1920s. Proof resides at the Palmer College of Chiropractic library in a report describing an equine chiropractic adjustment course created by B. J. Palmer, who expanded on the work of his father, D.D. Palmer, the founder of chiropractic. It also houses the doctor of chiropractic veterinary diploma issued to graduates. Today, the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) is the primary national source of credentials in a field of medicine that treats horses, dogs, cats, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, elephants, birds and reptiles. Human and animal chiropractic medicine deals with describing the relationship between the spinal column and nervous system, as well as its crucial role in maintaining overall health. This methodology for animals is especially helpful for enhancing performance—in breeding, training and grooming dogs to conform to the specifications of American Kennel Club dog shows and/or agility competitions—and for horses that compete as jumpers, distance race horses or barrel racers.

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medicine since 1982, Willard elected in 2005 to extend his education with 200 hours of classroom and laboratory training according to the standard of the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Willard had been a skeptic prior to his personal experience. “To help me deal with a compound fracture, my wife dragged me to see a chiropractor. After reaping the physical benefits, I was naturally curious to learn more. Today, I treat the majority of my patients with chiropractic and acupuncture before using conventional treatments,” advises Willard, who emphasizes that he finds these complementary therapies useful in preventing injuries. At one of the barns Willard works with, nearly every performance horse gets an adjustment every 30 days, because the owners can spot subtle differences long before a potential injury occurs. In North America, laws and regulations governing animal chiropractic differ by state. American Veterinary Medicine Association guidelines recommend that a veterinarian should examine an animal and establish a preliminary diagnosis before initiating any alternative treatment. In some locations, a veterinarian must supervise treatments by an animal chiropractor that’s not also a vet. Doctor of Chiropractic Donna Gigliotti, who practices at Macungie Animal Hospital, in Macungie, Pennsylvania, has been treating animals in collaboration with local veterinarians since 1997. She regularly lectures on the benefits and combines techniques such as neurofascial release, which affects the joints, muscles, ligaments and brain. This type of therapy is highly effective in treating genetic predispositions such as canine intervertebral disc disease, which can occur in any dog, but most particularly the dachshund, Lhasa apso and Shih Tzu. Selected for a genetic form of dwarfism, these breeds have discs prone to this age-related form of degeneration. To help delay such related impacts, Gigliotti teaches owners to work with their pet to train them to perform balance exercises that de-

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ny animal with a spine can benefit from chiropractic and realignment of the nervous system. “The spark that changes the two cells into a living animal must remain for the entire animal in order for health to flourish,” says Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Bill Ormston, of the Animal Chiropractic Education Source, in North Texas. The goal of animal chiropractic is to improve the lives of the animals by allowing them to heal. “Animal chiropractors ‘turn on’ the nervous system so it can do its job. Animal chiropractic doesn’t make animals heal, it just creates an environment so they can. The power that made the body heals the body. Animals with life-threatening injuries and illnesses can heal because their bodies were made to heal themselves, just as human bodies are,” he states. Doctors trained in animal chiropractic know the difference between an animal that will respond to chiropractic and one that needs critical veterinary care. Owners often begin to understand that their animals do better all the time when they are adjusted regularly, although they typically need some time to understand that chiropractic is a process of maintaining wellness, not just a treatment for illness.

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“Most animal owners come for treatment when all else fails, but the most successful cases begin animal chiropractic before there is an illness or injury. Adjust first, homeopathy second, drugs third, surgery last,” says Dr. Amy Hayek, DVM, in Summerville, South Carolina, who co-teaches with Ormston. “The best way to determine if your dog or other animal needs chiropractic involves watching the dog move, she notes. “The movements that you see or the lack of movement will help you determine whether or not an animal needs an adjustment.” Here are the top signs to look for and the most common conditions for which animal owners should seek animal chiropractic care: n Newborns survive the most traumatic event while their mothers also suffer trauma from the event and both benefit from chiropractic adjustments. n Athletic activities like Fly Ball, Agility, Rodeo, or any other athletic activity; 95 percent of all top athletes utilize chiropractic care to improve their ability. n Animals that are older with arthritis, live in crates, cages or stalls or just sit

around a lot are not allowed to benefit from moving around during the day, which decreases pain levels in the body and moves fluid and waste products. These animals can benefit from chiropractic care.

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ontrary to what most of us think, belonging is not fitting in. In fact, fitting in is the greatest barrier to belonging. Fitting in, I’ve discovered during more than a decade of research, is assessing situations and groups of people, then twisting yourself into a human pretzel in order to get them to let you hang out with them. Belonging is something else entirely—it’s showing up and letting yourself be seen and known as you really are—love of gourd painting, intense fear of public speaking and all. Many of us suffer from this split between who we are and who we present to the world in order to be accepted. (Take it from me: I’m an expert fitterinner!) But we’re not letting ourselves be known, and this kind of incongruent living is soul-sucking. In my research, I’ve interviewed a lot of people who never fit in, who are what you might call “different”: scientists, artists, thinkers. If you drop down deep into their work and who they are, there is a tremendous amount of self-acceptance. Some of them have to scrap for it, like the rest of us, but most are like a neurophysicist I met who essentially told me, “My parents didn’t care that I wasn’t on the football team, and my parents didn’t care that

I was awkward and geeky. I was in a group of kids at school who translated books into the Klingon language and my parents were like, ‘Awesome!’ They took me to the Star Trek convention.” He got his sense of belonging from his parents’ sense of belonging, and even if we don’t get that from Mom and Dad, we have to create it for ourselves as adults—or we will always feel as if we’re standing outside of the big human party. The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you’re enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect. When we don’t have that, we shape-shift and turn into chameleons; we hustle for the worthiness we already possess. Brené Brown, Ph.D., a licensed master social worker and research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, has spent 13 years studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness and shame. This essay is from her book, The Gifts of Imperfection, used with permission.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

State Fair of Texas – Thru Oct 18. Sun-Thurs, 10am9pm; Fri & Sat, 10am-10pm. Food, entertainment, rides, games and exhibits. $14-$18. Seniors free Thursdays. Fair Park, Dallas. BigTex.com.

Refresh Your Run – 7-8:30pm. This class will help you get in the groove and provide training and technique insights to get you back in shape and/or prepare for your upcoming 5-10K. Learn training tips, injury prevention and secondary training strategies. Additionally, we will spend some time outside working on running form and exercises to build strength, flexibility and endurance. If you wish to participate, please dress accordingly for light activities, drills and exercises. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com. Cool Thursdays Concerts Series: Make Me Smile – 7-9pm. Chicago tribute band. $10-$27. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. DallasArboretum.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

Composting 101 – 6-7pm. Composting is the process of recycling nature’s organic materials into a rich soil amendment. Participants will learn how to turn their leaves and grass into mulch. They’ll also learn how to turn their food scraps into nutrient-rich compost through vermicomposting. Fee includes 30-page workbook. $15. Mountain View College, 4849 W Illinois Ave, Dallas. Lori De La Cruz, LDeLaCruz@ dcccd.edu. Register: MountainViewCollege.edu/ sustainabilityproject/Pages/Calendar.aspx.

International & Adventure Travel Basics – 7-8:30pm. Learn the nuances of an international adventure trip. This class will cover aspects of pre-planning and preparation, logistics, equipment and apparel selection, adventure travel activities and resources available to make your next adventure one to remember. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

Texas Smartscape Tour – 9am-1pm. Keep Coppell Beautiful’s annual Texas SmartScape Tour is a self-guided tour of Coppell landscapes and gardens featuring drought-tolerant native and adapted plants that require minimal irrigation. Maps can be picked up the day of the tour starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Helping Hands Community Garden. Free. Helping Hands Garden, 255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell. 972-462-5191. CNP@Coppelltx.gov. CoppellCommunityGarden.org.

Denton County Master Gardener Association Fall Garden Fest – 9am-3pm. Educational booths will cover everything from bees, worms and Monarch butterflies to vegetable gardens, herbs, gardenscapes, trees, waterfalls and water conservation. Presentations begin at 9:15 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. Topics include planting for the North Texas climate, composting, ponds, aquaponics gardening and propagation techniques. The event will also feature vendors, a silent auction and refreshments from the 4-H Club. Free. Trietsch Memorial UMC, 6101 Morriss Rd, Flower Mound. 940-394-2883. DCMGA.com.

Please mention that you saw these events in Natural Awakenings Dallas DFW Solar Tour – 10am-4pm. This North Texas Renewable Energy Group tour enables people to learn how their neighbors – homeowners and businesses alike – are using solar energy, wind energy, energy efficiency and other sustainable technologies to save money and consume less of our natural resources. Homeowners or NTREG volunteers will be available at each site to provide information, share experiences and answer questions. See website for locations, visiting hours, maps, property description and photos. Free. DFWSolarTour.org.

The Art of Fall Landscape Decorating - 10:1511am. Get ready for Fall with a terrific landscape display. This garden event will show you hwt todecorate for the season ,w ith plants and flowers in fall colors ,pumpkins, scare crows, bales of hay and more. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Lake Highlands Oktoberfest – 11am-9pm. Food, drink, entertainment, kid’s activities. $5/before 6pm, $10/after 6pm. Lake Highlands Town Center, 7100 Wildcat Way, Dallas. LHOktoberfest.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5

Perennial Plant Association Southern Region Sustainability Symposium – 8am-5pm. Green Industry Sustainability. An inspiring and knowledgeable group of speakers will address sustainability challenges and solutions. With a focus on perennials, speakers will cover plant trialing resources, heat and drought tolerant plant selections, landscape restoration, sustainability and bio-controls for growers, supply chain issues and solutions for landscapers and retailers, plus using native plants for color. Embassy Suites at Dallas Market Center, 2727 Stemmons, Dallas. PerennialPlant.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, OCTOBER 6

Film Screening: Cutie & The Boxer – 7-9pm. Documentary about the art and marriage of two artists, Noriko and Ushio Shinohara. Refreshments provided. Audience discussion follows. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas. JudAnnWat@sbcglobal.net. FirstTuesdayFilms.org.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

Smart Yards for North Texas Talk & Tour – 10am-12pm. Learn about soil preparation and see which plants work best in our clay soil and our North Central Texas climate. After the talk, stroll through our teaching garden to see the drought-tolerant, native plants up-close. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8

Jazz in the Atrium: Eric Willis – 6-8pm. Eric Willis is a Dallas-based composer, producer, performer, and educator. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org. Cool Thursdays Concerts Series: Satisfaction– 7-9pm. Rolling Stones tribute band. $10-$27. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. Dal lasArboretum.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

Texas Regional Holistic Nursing Conference – Thru Oct 10. 7-8:30pm, Fri; 9am4pm, Sat. Keith Blevens, PhD, is the keynote speaker and Resilience is About the Power of Thought is the theme. The Resilience Paradigm establishes psychological experience as not being bound by circumstances or the past. Pearson Auditorium, PACE Education Building, Scott & White Center for Rehabilitative Medicine, 3000 Herring Ave,Waco. More info & to register: centexahna.org.

box. Lake Highlands UMC, 9015 Plano Rd, Dallas. Cindy Engel: 214-348-6835 or Cindita_E@yahoo. com. BubbFundraising.com.

The Science of Insects – 10-11:30am. Learn the fascinating insect facts of six-legged science and about several aspects of insect biology, including life cycle, predator sand prey, predator avoidance, sex and violence,and social behavior. Free. Presentation by Dr. Steven Goldsmith of Austin College. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 03-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com

Design Your Own Smartscape – 11am-12:30pm. Create a landscape that conserves water and saves money on your water bills, beautifies your home and local environment, attracts native butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife and prevents/helps reduce storm water pollution. Free. Biodiversity Education Center, Wagon Wheel Park, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. 972-462-5191. CNP@Coppelltx.gov. CoppellCommunityGarden.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 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.

Recycling & Shredding Event – 9am-1pm. Get rid of unwanted items in your home. Accepted items include electronics, sporting goods, toys, multimedia, books and clothing. Sorry, no old TVs or old computer monitors (CRTs). Electronics and household items drop off is free. In addition, a shred truck will provide on-site destruction of your documents. $5/per

Wednesday, October 14, 11:30am-1:30pm “Spirituality and the Journey Toward Resilience” Presented by Frederic Craigie, PhD

For any of us facing serious life circumstances, there are two related and spiritually informed paths. The path of “purpose” means living in faithfulness to what is sacred and deeply meaningful. The path of “transcendence” means being able to “let go” or “make peace” with experiences that are outside of our control. Join us as we explore some practical ways of moving along these two paths. Free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the Charlotte Johnson Barrett Lectureship Hunt Auditorium, Baylor Sammons Cancer Center, 3410 Worth St, Dallas, Registration required; please call 214-820-2608.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

Jazz in the Atrium: Jonathan Fisher Trio – 6-8pm. A graduate of the prestigious University of North Texas Jazz Studies program, bassist Jonathan Fisher performs regularly around the DFW music scene. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Ann Armstrong & Steve Hughes – 8pm. Texas blues duo. $15-$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

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Dallas Sierra Club Meeting: Fracking – 7-8:30pm. Dr. Zac Hildenbrand will talk about fracking and environmental quality and will present results of recent studies about fracking’s effect on water, air, and soil quality. Mike Rawlins will show photos from his walk along Hadrian’s Wall Path in England. Free. Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Bldg H, Farmers BranchDallas Sierra Club. 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org DallasSierraClub.org.

EDMo: Smart Energy – 6:30-8pm. EDMo stands for “Earth Day Monthlies” and is an event series hosted by Earth Day Texas. Each month, a panel of experts from across industries will tackle a theme, diving deep into the most significant trends facing our planet. This month, explore the future of energy in North Texas. Come to hang with friends, relax after work and learn from some of the most innovative individuals in North Texas. Free. Deep Ellum Brewing Company, 2823 St Louis St, Dallas. 214-865-6367. Jillian@ EarthDayTx.org. EarthDayTx.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

Aurora at Dallas Arts District – 7pn – 2am. An immersive public art exhibit of light, video and sound spread across the 68 acres Dallas Arts District. Free. VIP tickets available. DallasAurora.com

Ian Dickson – 8pm. McKinney-based singer/ songwriter. $15-$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

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.

Food Day for Kids – 8am-12pm. Join in a nationwide celebration and movement toward more healthy, affordable, sustainable food. It is a time to eat real, and what better place to start is to let the children experience the tastes of the many colors of whole food. Free. Coppell Farmers Market, 793 S Coppell Rd, Coppell. CoppellFarmersMarket.org.

REI Trinity Forest Run – 9am-12pm. Whether you’re looking to run your first 5K/10K or hit a new personal best, the 2015 REI Run Series will help you set your pace. The run starts and ends at Trinity River Audubon Center and takes runners through the Great Trinity Forest on hard surface trail. Runners receive REI branded gear, maps of the course and post-race refreshments. Prizes for the top men’s and women’s finishers. Register early, as there will be no race day registrations allowed. $15. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. REI.org. Wild Neighbors: Solving Urban Wildlife Problems – 10am-12pm. Presented by Bonnie Bradshaw, a North Texas master naturalist and president of 911 Wildlife. Free. Biodiversity Education Center, Wagon Wheel Park, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. 972-4625191. CNP@Coppelltx.gov. CoppellNaturePark.org.

Gluten Free and Allergan Friendly Expo – Thru Oct 18, 10am – 4pm. Learn about and sample specialty products that taste great or learn how to cook and bake to meet special dietary needs. Dallas Adults $20, kids $. 5Market Hall – North Hall, 2100 Stemmons Freeway. 214-655-6100.GFAFexpcom.

Plano International Festival – 11am-5pm. Festival features a fitness and wellness fair (10am to 1pm: free health screenings and information, fitness demos), Ikebana demonstrations, cultural displays, naturalization ceremony, parade of flags, multicultural music and dance performances, children’s educational activities, international fashion show, ethnic food trucks. Free. Haggard Park, Downtown Plano, Plano. PlanoInternationalFestival.org.

savethedate Natural HealthFest Fall Edition Saturday, October17, 9:30am – 4:30pm Gain energy and vitality. Reduce body weight, pain and disease risk – all with safe natural methods. Expert lectures and exhibits showcase health professionals, wellness innovations, free screenings, natural foods, product samples and more. $20 at door, $16 early bird. Senior discount available.

Sponsored by Healthy By Nature Show The Wyndham Dallas Suites Park Central, 7800Alpha Rd, Dallas. 877-262-7843. For more information and to purchase tickets visit NaturalHealthFest.com.

Night Hike at Lake Lewisville – 6:30-8:30pm. Follow trail guides on a moonlit fall stroll through our nature trails. Ages 5 years and up. $10. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required.972-219-3930. LLELA.org

savethedate Texas Veggie Fair Saturday, October 17, 11am -6pm Celebrating plant-based lifestytle options of every kind. Texas largest vegfest is all vegetarian, featuring food, products, live music, speakers, games, activities and information which promotes healthier, kinder, more sustainable choices which lessen pain and destruction to people, animals and the planet.

Free. Dog-friendly.

Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas For more information visit TexasVeggieFair.com.

savethedate Garland’s Gone Camping Saturday, October 17-18, Starts at 3pm Grab your tent and sleeping bags for a night under the stars with family and friends. Although you are only minutes from home, you’ll feel miles away. nEnjoy a night hike,games,s’mores, a camp fire, and an outdoor movie. Dinner and breakfast provided. Cost is $40 per family of 4 and $5 each additional person. Pre-registration is required by October 14.

Sponsored by Garland Parks and Recreation Audubon Park, 342 W Oates Rd, Garland. For more information and to purchase tickets call 972-205-3991 or email ParksAndRec@garlandtx.gov.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19

Skyline 360 Tours – 5:30-6pm. 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, OCTOBER 20

Tuesday Evenings at the Modern: Randy Brown – 7pm. In conjunction with the 2015 Fort Worth AIA Design Awards, Brown presents the ideas and work of Randy Brown Architects, based in Omaha, Nebraska, and known for an approach to architecture that meshes modern design with an appreciation for the land and lifestyle of its region. Free. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth. TheModern.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21

DFW Area Food Recovery Event – 10am-3pm. From farm to fork, we are losing 40 percent of our food supply. What does that mean to our local economy, our environment and our social systems and what can we do about it? The event’s goal is to reduce food waste in the DFW area by raising awareness of the problem within groups who have the power to change policy and practices for the community. North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Six Flags Dr, Arlington. NCTCOG.org/envir/stewardship. Lunchtime Music – 12-1pm. Bring lunch and enjoy music in the park. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22

Jazz in the Atrium: Liz Mikel – 6-8pm. Liz Mikel is a multifaceted artist who has been a staple in the DFW arts scene for more than twenty years. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

DORBA Fall Campout and Trail Ride – 2:30pm, thru Sun,Oct 25, 4:30pm.Ccamping and mountain bike riding. Fresh air, exercise, making new friends, and spending quality time with old ones. Open to all fun loving people who are considerate of others. No dogs allowed. $12 , kids under 12, free. Solavaca Ranch, Mountain Bike Trail, and Campgrounds. 7829 FM 205, Glen Rose, Tx. Solavaca.com. John of God Healing Miracles – Thru Oct 24. Fri, 7pm. Sat, 10am-4pm. Explore the life of John of God, a Brazilian man, who has miraculously healed tens of thousands of people over the past 50 years. John of God is a full trance medium used by spirit Beings of Light to heal every imaginable disease and affliction and at no cost. Oprah visited him and did three programs about him. Free. Unity Church of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 405-837-0117. Ethan@ DeviPress.comPre-registration required: JohnOfGodBoulder.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

Annual Wildflower Seeding – 9-9:30am. Gather your friends, family, scout troop and neighbors and do the buffalo stomp with the herd of seeders. Enhance the beauty of the trail system by participating in the annual seeding. This is a short event, so please arrive on time to share in the experience. Free. Moore Road Park, 600 N Moore Rd, Coppell. CoppellTx.gov. Sustainability & Natural Health Fair – 9am4pm. Event features speakers, demonstrations and exhibitors covering all areas of sustainability. Some things will be familiar like renewable energy, organic gardening and green transportation; others may be less familiar like medicinal herbs, permaculture, prepping, community and use of earthen and other natural building materials. Free. Greenville Market Square, 2400 Lee St @ Bois D’Arc, Greenville. GreenvilleFarmersMarket.com/sustainability-fair.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

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

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Stroller Boot Camp – 10-10:45am. The YMCA hosts a bootcamp for moms, dads and anyone else with a stroller. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28

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

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

Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification – 9-11:15am. Spend a Sunday morning with 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.

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.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29

Cool Thursdays Concerts Series: The Molly Ringwalds – 7-9pm. 1980s tribute band. $10-$27. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. Dal lasArboretum.org.

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

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7 Run For The Environment NEW DATE: Saturday, November 7, 9am-12pm Second annual 5K walk/run benefiting GreenSourceDFW.org, an online publication covering environmental news and green trends in North Texas. The Run will feature green vendors, live music and a shoe recycling drive. Cost $25, $30 day of the Run.

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth – Showtimes online. Features include D-Day Normandy 1944; Humpback Whales; Journey to the South Pacific; Robots. $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.

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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.

Sponsored by Green Source DFW of the Memnosyne Institute Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 Bob Jones Rd, Southlake, Texas. For more information visit Run2Environment.org. To register go to tinyurl.com/GSDFWRun2015.

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Zen Lemon – 5pm. Yoga class for all levels. Bring a towel and water. Free. Lululemon-Galleria, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, 3080, Dallas. 972-385-2316. DallasGalleria-Store@Lululemon.com. Lululemon. com/Dallas/DallasGalleria.

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

Kevin and Dustin Welch – 8pm. Father and son singer/songwriters. $15-$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.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.

Awakening Heart Meditation – 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing and friends. Childcare provided. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMedi tationCenter.com.

Bike Mart Sunday Night Weekly Group Ride – Join us on Sunday evenings at one of our local mountain bike trails for some fun in the dirt and camaraderie over the trail. Any skill level of rider and age welcome. After the ride grilling fires up at 7:30. Locations change weekly. For more information Barry Bishop at 972-231-3993. BBishop@bikemart.com.

monday Baby 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.

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Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Native Plant Society Monthly Meeting – 3rd Mon, 7pm. Guest speakers each month on topics relevant to native plants and habitats in North Texas. Free. Native Plant Society of Texas Dallas Chapter. Midway Hills Christian Church, 11001 Midway Rd, Dallas.NPSOT.org/wp/dallas. 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.

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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.

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. 817453-2328. 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.

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 beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes.

$140/adults, $110/seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. 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. 972437-2940. 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

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. LakeHighlands Acupuncture.com.

Gong/Sound Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. Gong and drum provide energetic and sonic backdrop to group meditation. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. Cosmic CafeDallas.com. Group Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with like-minded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy. Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas@aol.com. AnandaDallas.org.

Country and Western Dance Lessons – 7:30-9pm. 3-week, 2-step series, then 3-week waltz series. Sandunga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton. Info, cost: 972-418-1600.

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.

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. 214521-6157. LaughYoga.org.

thursday Audubon Center Third Thursday – 9am-9pm. Free admission 3rd Thurs each month. Guided hikes throughout the day; riverbend picnic site overlooking the river. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas. 214-398-8722. TrinityRiver Audubon.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. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

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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. 972437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

post-natal, 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.

MoMe Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Mother-child yoga and nursery rhymes, specifically for moms of infants and toddlers. Bring a mat. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214671-1381. NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

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.

‘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. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter. org/TilMidnight.

Kayak the Elm Fork of Trinity River – 10am. 3rd Sat. Paddle down the river through one of the most pristine sections of the Trinity in Dallas. Average time for this trip is 2 to 3 hours including a shuttle with the gear back to LLELA. This trip can vary in time based on several factors including water flow. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Reservations required. 214-669-1663.

Urban Yoga Charity Class – 4:30-6pm. Karma flow class with all proceeds going to a local cause and/or charity. Urban Yoga, 1706 8th Ave, Fort Worth. 817-908-FLOW. UrbanYogaFW.com.

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.

CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with over 125 highly trained instructors. Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-7706872. TexasCPR.com.

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Target First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org. Dallas Museum of Art Spotlight Tours – 2pm every Sat. Get to know the Dallas Museum of Art with this tour. Docents will be on-site to lead free tours introducing visitors to the highlights of the Museum extensive collection. Tours depart from the Visitor Service Desk. Dallas Museum of Art , 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas. 214-922-1200.

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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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,

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. Dal lasSierraClub.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.

Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30pm. Meets the second Thursday of the month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Facebook.com/Dallas VeganDrinks.

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

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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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Innovative counseling and energy medicine sessions, classes and Eden Energy Medicine Foundations Program. Classes and workshops are personal and experiential. Participation is encouraged and students leave with detailed handouts and an action plan. Also offering Emotional Transformation, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Resonance Repatterning therapies See EnergyMattersNow.net/classes-and-events/ for complete listing of our offerings.

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HEALTH CARE BAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 1-800-4BAYLOR BaylorHealth.com/CancerCare

We have a network of comprehensive cancer treatment centers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, offering full range cancer-related and integrative medical services. Whether you want to learn about types of cancer, screenings, prevention, healthy living or support, Baylor is here for you. Weoffer the experience, expertise and technology you can trust. See ad, back cover.

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13 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 888-286-4603 PrimaCare.com With 13 Urgent Care Centers, PrimaCare serves the medical needs of area families with courtesy, convenience and compassion. Open 7 days a week with extended hours. No appointment necessary. Most insurance accepted. Use our Call Ahead Service and wait where your want. Open: Monday–Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday–Sunday 8am–5pm.

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ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 214-887-8325 Leslie.ACN_Herbs@yahoo.com LeslieDuong.com

ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation.You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad on page 28.

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For structural and internal problems, head and body, to optimize inherent healing abilities: Infant (nursing, head shape, inconsolable crying), Young Child (developmental delay, recurrent ear infections), Female (infertility, pregnancy), All Ages (head trauma, pain/strain, imbalanced internal systems). For information: Call us or check our website’s Home and Practice News pages.

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Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Therapy, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad on page 35.

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12 Metroplex Area locations Hollywoodfeed.com Offering some of the widest selections of natural and holistic pet foods and products in the Metroplex, these well-stocked neighborhood locations also have interesting and unique pet and pet-owner products at reasonable prices. Professional pet grooming and self-service dog washing stations available. Check out our famous Mississsippi Made Dog beds.

LONE STAR DOG DOORS Dallas, TX 214-810-1785 Info@LoneStarDogDoors.com LoneStarDogDoors.com

We professionally install energy efficient, attractive and durable pet doors in any Wall, Door, Screen, Glass, or Sliding Glass Patio Door. You benefit from our many years of remodeling experience.We use Hale Pet Door products, the industry’s highest quality.Let your pets live large with the freedom they deserve.

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GREEN HOME RESIDENTIAL Stephanie Ebbesen-Stuer 214-563-5769 StephStuer@gmail.com GreenHomeResidential.com

We are the first green residential real estate brokerage in North Texas. Return on your green home investment can include increased energy efficiency, improved indoor air quality and health, decrease in waste, and reduced water consumption, among other things. We customize services based on your needs. Call for complimentary consultation.

Sound Healing DALLAS-FORT WORTH ACUTONICS Mary Burke-Kelly 721 Tradonna Lane, Hurst, TX 817-918-3939 Mary@dfwAcutonics.com DFWAcutonics.com

Certified Acutonics ® Practitioner and instructor, Facial Soundscapes Practitioner. Restore body, mind, emotions and spirit to a balanced and healthy state, through vibrational sound tuning forks used on acupuncture points, chakras and energy fields. Facials using acupuncture points and Chinese herbs yield dramatic results naturally. CEU/PDA classes for massage therapists and acupuncturists. Self/family care workshops. See ads, page 30 and 40.

SPAS DEER LAKE LODGE ORGANIC SPA& WELLNESS RESORT 10500 Deer Lake Lodge Rd. Montgomery, TX 77316 936-647-1383 DeerLakeLodge.com

Our guests are inspired to maintain or jump start wellness lifestyles with self-directed detoxification and cleansing programs that encourage and renewcombined with juice fasting, colonics, fitness classes, energy work, spa treatments and weight loss. This holistic wellness destination is secluded with a limited number of guests and eco-friendly vibe.

SPIRITUAL CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas 214-331-8522 ConcordDallas.org

Church that Grows people. Services are Sundays at 7:30am, 9:15am, 11:00am, 12:45am, and online at Streamingfaith.com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE 5502 Ben Davis, Sachse UnityOfSachse.com 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com

We teach positive psychology based on Spiritual teachings of Jesus. Services are held Sundays at 11:30am. Join us as we share truths and principles to help along your spiritual journey. Each week’s message and all events are posted on our website for your convenience. Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

Earth Kind Services

THERMOGRAPHY THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS

Dr. Rebeca Gracia 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405, Dallas, Tx 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times finding underlying causes of disease. It looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further evaluation and follow up care are also offered. See ad, page 3.

Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 EarthKindServices.com Premium compost top dressing for lawns and mulch delivery. Our organi top dressing is kind to the environment, safe for your family and your pets; its drought tolerant; aids water retention in all soil types and reduces disease. We do all the work our specialized equipment. Family-owned. Call now for free estimate. See ad, page 9.

WELLNESS CENTERS ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS AND THERMOGRAPHY CENTER Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3345 Western Center Blvd, Suite 140 Ft Worth, TX 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com

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We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut issues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads, pages 13 and 25.

ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS 2455 Ridge Road, Suite 151, Rockwall, TX 972-771-8900 Rockwall Colonics.com

Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comfortable and healing environment. We know that timehonored healing traditions – Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal medicine, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic and Colonics work. These therapies provide Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Relief from pain, stress and tension and the opportunity to achieve your highest potential. See ad, page 20.

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YOGA 4 LOVE STUDIO CABIN Lisa Ware, E-RYT500 16 Water St, Ovilla TX 469-437-1334 Yoga4Love.net

Offering Yoga 4 Love Advanced Training Programs: 200-hour Live Online and 300-hour In Studio. We provide Nutrition-Plus 90 Days to Feeling Fit; Life Coaching; Energy Work; Reiki and Online Yoga Classes. Yoga 4 Love facilitates an atmosphere of personal transformation through a strong mind | body | spirit connection.

CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian, TX 469-285-3559 CrescentYogaStudio.com

Ellis County’s premier Yoga studio. Teachers are experienced and educated in their field, and passionate about sharing their knowledge. Learn techniques to balance the body as well as hectic lifestyles. We offer a wide variety of yoga styles. Over 18 classes per week. 2 Weeks Unlimited Yoga for $20.

1651 Wall Street, Garland 972- 864-1934 BeOrganic.com

Rohde’s helps you get and maintain beautiful Organic Yards and Gardensrequiring less water, having fewer insects and diseases, resulting in better health for you, your family and the environment. We know organics better than anyone and will provide the guidance you need either in store or at your home.

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Healthy Dining in the Metroplex —8— METROPLEX LOCATIONS

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

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

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614 W. DAVIS ST DALLAS, TX 75208 214.367.9367 WWW.BOLSADALLAS.COM

VEGAN. Organic. Pure.

Classic-style diner serving up unbelievable Vegan Burgers, Quesadillas, Nachos, Wraps, Fresh-Baked Desserts, Hot Coffee & much more! All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes and a full Vegan Brunch menu on Sundays! Tuesday–Saturday, 11am–10pm | Sunday, 11am–5pm 1101 N. Beckley, Dallas | 214.948.4747

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