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Earth Day is Every Day

elebrating this years’ Earth Day feels especially poignant as Americans face the threat of imminent elimination and dismantling of our nation’s environmental protection apparatus. The fox in charge of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hen house, Scott Pruitt, is a self-proclaimed climate change skeptic and leading advocate against the EPA’s pro-Earth agenda. President Trump’s recent budget sent to Congress contained a 31 percent cut for the EPA, accompanied by elimination of 3,200 jobs and funding for the Clean Power Plan, a large part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research grants, the United Nations Green Climate Fund and other significant efforts working to save life on our planet from poisoning. Add in a renewed assault on our lands and waters as a result of overturning previous protections and denials placed on fracking, the Keystone pipeline and clean stream regulations, and everyone is in trouble. The momentum gained in educating sensibilities toward caring for our home planet, laboriously built over decades, is seriously endangered. Still, I cling to the prayerful hope that because of the long, hard fight to document, prove and gain widespread acknowledgement of the harm caused to the environment by the rising carbon emissions behind global warming already altering every aspect of life, it won’t all be so easily let go. I like to think that the demand for correction of past and present eco-horrors by millions of citizens that, like me, have made systemic changes in their way of living to protect and preserve Earth’s life-sustaining ecosystems will continue the good fight. Honoring our environment is more than an intellectual exercise; it’s a spiritual charge and commitment. Creation is a good gift from our Creator, designed for us to live in harmony with and depend on forever. Our charge is dominion, not domination; we are to wisely steward and thrive in it. Until now, I’ve felt that the world had begun to take this spiritual charge seriously and produce demonstrable progress with milestones like the Paris climate accord, the Pope’s climate encyclical, widespread availability and pricing equalization of renewable energy and the farm to table food movement. Now is the time to intensify our commitment, underscoring the mutual benefit of environmental protections and economic prosperity. Earth Day is every day. Each day we have an invested opportunity to cherish Mother Earth. In this light, each month Natural Awakenings of the Dallas Metroplex strives to bring to bear timely and insightful information to remind, encourage and empower us all to do so. This month, we highlight more good things we can do locally; from creating eco-landscapes to greening our homes. Our second in a series on Green Neighborhoods of North Texas looks at Oak Cliff’s Bishop Arts district. If you are looking to make a move, keep an eye on this series, presented every couple of months.

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a green, healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

1 2 newsbriefs 22 ABRAMS-ROYAL 15 eventbriefs PHARMACY ADDING 18 healthbriefs FLEXIBILITY TO MEDICAL SOLUTIONS 20 globalbriefs by Carrie Jackson 22 businessspotlight 23 TONY JUNIPER on How Thriving Ecosystems 23 wisewords 19 Sustain Prosperity 25 businessspotlight by Randy Kambic 26 greenliving 25 TENNANT INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE 3 1 inspiration MEDICINE 35 healingways Attracts Patients Worldwide by Sheila Julson 20 37 naturalpet 40 calendarofevents 26 ECO-FRIENDLY HOME BUILDING 42 ongoingevents Innovations Boost

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imSculpt, a world-renowned exhibition of more than 100 modern Zimbabwean stone sculptures, will be on display at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden from April 15 through July 31. The largest collection of Shona sculpture ever assembled for a show in the U.S. these pieces can be as large as seven feet tall, and are hand carved from stone as hard as granite. Sculptors Passmore Mupindiko and Aron Kapembeza will demonstrate their artistry by carving statues live in the Pecan Grove using chisels, hammers, files and sandpaper, while guests watch and try to carve themselves. Visitors may purchase all the sculptures on display in the garden, as well as those created by the on-site artists, from the Arboretum Marketplace. Location: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas. For more information, call 214-515-6615 or visit DallasArboretum.org.

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he Scarborough Renaissance Festival will provide a Royal rollicking experience for the whole family on weekends between April 8 and May 29 in Waxahachie. Revelers will enjoy 24 stages of extraordinary non-stop entertainment, full combat jousting, Birds of Prey exhibitions, a human chess match, the Mermaid Lagoon and 150 members of the traveling performing company. There are 200 shoppes of exquisite crafts made by artisans demonstrating glass blowing, stone carving, metal forging, leather works, glass sculpting and weaving. Children’s knighting ceremonies, a grande parade, Renaissance rides, games of skill are just a few of the unique attractions. Different weekends have special themes and events, such as Kids Free Weekend on April 8, the Royal Ale Festival, Celtic Weekend, Mother’s Day Brunch and Renaissance Romance’s Vow Renewal celebrations. Visitors can feast on giant roasted turkey legs, the largest food-on-a-stick selection in Texas, Scottish eggs or daily special creations. The Rose & Crown Inn, offers a sit-down dining experience with daily specials. For more information, visit SRFestival.com.

Tour the Sustainable Home of the Future

o kick off the inaugural NorthPark Home & Garden Show, Spring at the Park, the TreeHouse Home Improvement Store will display its prefabricated Home of the Future, featuring some the leading eco-friendly and sustainable materials and products, at NorthPark Center, beginning April 1 through May 31. TreeHouse will open its first Dallas location at The Hill on June 1. Spring at the Park incorporates native and adaptive landscaping, using a variety of locally sourced plants species that are drought-tolerant and naturally adapted to local climates. NorthPark selected TreeHouse for its commitment to the community and environment, and its ability to raise awareness of environmental conservation to the NorthPark patrons. TreeHouse believes that all homes should be sustainable, beautiful and healthy. It brings progressive products, great design, human-centered services and leading-edge technology together under one roof. Location: 8687 N. Central Expy., Dallas.

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he 23rd annual Denton Redbud Festival, hosted by Keep Denton Beautiful (KDB), Inc., will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 22, at the Denton Civic Center. As Denton’s official Arbor Day celebration to promote community beautification there will be dozens of vendor booths with tree and plant sales, gardening supplies, household items and local/handmade products, along with family-

friendly activities and live music. The Denton Tree Initiative is a citywide partnership between KDB and the city of Denton to plant 12,000 trees by 2019. KDB is a nonprofit organization that offers programs in litter prevention, community beautification and tree planting for the benefit of Denton neighborhoods, businesses and residents of all ages. Location: 321 E. McKinney St. For more information, visit kdb.org and DentonTreeinItiative.com. See ad, page 17.

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he Natural Awakenings healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has been upgraded with a brand-new look and updated features. The changes to the free app, which has already been downloaded by 40,000-plus users, will make keeping up with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever. New features include being able to sign up for promotions, updates and newsletters plus linking to the Natural Awakenings website. Visitors can find local magazines nationwide; a national directory of healthy and green businesses and resources with products, practitioners and services, complete with directions; updated national monthly magazine content; archives of hundreds of previously published articles on practical, natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living by national experts that are searchable by key words; and an archive of articles in Spanish. “These upgrades and expanded accessibility will empower people to enjoy healthier, happier and longer lives more easily than ever before,” notes Natural Awakenings founder Sharon Bruckman. “Offering free access to Natural Awakenings’ powerful network of healthy living resources through this exclusive app is another way we can serve our users.”

Free Car Care Clinics in April

hen the check engine light is on, a vehicle will not pass the annual Texas emissions inspection, and the car cannot be registered because that indicates problems with the vehicle’s emissions control system and may be emitting excess pollution into the air. Local repair facilities have partnered with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to provide free Dallas-Fort Worth area Car Care Clinics in April to speak with a certified technician about what may be wrong with the car. Sometimes the repair costs less than we think—something as simple as a faulty gas cap could be causing the problem—and there’s no obligation to get your car repaired. NCTCOG staff will be on hand to explain the AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine Program. Get your car’s emissions-related repairs corrected for as little as a $30 copay so it can pass the test. Each vehicle that receives an engine code scan will also receive a free roadside emergency kit, while supplies last. Even if the check engine light is off, come by for a free multi-point vehicle inspection. To find a clinic, visit NTXCarCare.org. For more information, call 817-7045697 or email NTXCarCare@nctcog.org.

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he Institute of Endocrinology and Preventive Medicine, headed by Medical Director Marina Johnson, M.D., is seeking Dallas County participants for a major National Institute of Marina Johnson Health (NIH) clinical study of diabetes. Participants must be 50 or older, have diabetes and have had a previous heart attack. A 2013 NIH study showed that diabetics with heart disease that received IV chelation had a 50 percent reduction in repeat heart attacks, stints, bypass surgery and improved mortality. This clinical trial, called TACT2, seeks to confirm these positive benefits of IV chelation.

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Tour the Sustainable Home of the Future o kick off the inaugural NorthPark Home & Garden Show, Spring at the Park, the TreeHouse Home Improvement Store will display its prefabricated Home of the Future, featuring some the leading eco-friendly and sustainable materials and products, at NorthPark Center beginning April 1 and through May 31. TreeHouse will open its first Dallas location at The Hill on June 1. Spring at the Park incorporates native and adaptive landscaping, using a variety of locally sourced plants species that are drought-tolerant and naturally adapted to local climates. NorthPark selected TreeHouse for its commitment to the community and environment, and its ability to raise awareness of environmental conservation to the NorthPark patrons. TreeHouse believes that all homes should be sustainable, beautiful and healthy. It brings progressive products, great design, human-centered services and leading-edge technology together under one roof. Location: NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expy., Dallas.

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eventbrief Two Festivals in One his year the Dallas Festival of Ideas, organized by The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture in partnership with the Dallas Morning News and produced by CrowdSource and Public City, will join forces with the Dallas Book Festival, organized by Dallas Public Library and Friends of the Dallas Public Library, to create a large, joint festival at City Hall Plaza and J. Erik Jonsson Central Library and the surrounding streets on April 29. Programming for the event will revolve around the theme of equity, with speakers, interactive sessions and performances designed to address the question: How can we make Dallas a more equitable city with growth opportunities for all its citizens? T.D. Jakes, CEO of TDJ Enterprises and senior pastor of The Potter’s House of Dallas, says, “It is important for us to bring together folks of disparate economic and social backgrounds to engage in a meaningful dialogue around equity in our city and to elevate the discourse around that which matters most.” Keynote addresses at the festival will be given by thought leaders from across the country. Their talks will focus on how a city like Dallas can become a more equitable city in five different areas, also known as “city tracks”: the Physical City, the Healthy City, the Educated City, the Cultural City and the Entrepreneurial City. The Dallas Festival of Ideas held its first event in 2015 and has quickly become a focal point for thought leadership in the city of Dallas. Over the last few years, the Dallas Public Library and Friends of the Dallas Public Library have expanded the Dallas Book Festival, growing attendance from 625 to 4,000 people in just two years. This year, the two events have recognized a unity of purpose—to make Dallas a better city—and de-

cided to coordinate the two events. “Both festivals are focused on energizing individuals through thought-provoking ideas and encouraging implementation to better our communities,” says Larry Allums, executive director of the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture. “These festivals will help people take the things they learn and the ideas they generate and empower them to take action.” The Physical City keynote speaker will be Janette Sadik-Khan, a principal at Bloomberg Associates. The Healthy City keynote speaker will be Andrew Solomon, an author whose books and essays explore the subjects of politics, culture, and psychology. The Cultural City keynote speaker will be Jeff Chang, executive director of the Institute for Diversity in the Arts at Stanford

Both the Dallas Festival of Ideas and the Dallas Book Festival are free, but registration in advance is recommended. For information, call 214-871-2440 or visit DallasInstitute.org.

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March for Science this Earth Day Concerned citizens will unite on April 22 for a March for Science in Washington, D.C., and locations around the world to champion robustly funding and publicly communicating science for the common good as a pillar of freedom and prosperity. The group is calling on political leaders and policymakers to enact evidencebased standards in the public interest. The focus will showcase science as a tool to find answers and influence decisions at all levels, from astronomy to zoology, including environmental science and climate change. Jacquelyn Gill, Ph.D., was part of the original group sparking the idea of a March for Science via her initial tweet. “We know how to keep our air and water clean, and the outcomes of the research should inform the policy,” says Gill, an assistant professor of paleoecology and plant ecology at the University of Maine. Caroline Weinberg, a New York City science writer and program co-chairwoman, says, “Within hours, satellite marches were popping up around the country, then the world.” Organizers report several hundred established event locations and the number continues to grow. To join or create an event, visit MarchForScience.com/satellite-marches. natural awakenings

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University. He has written extensively on culture, politics, the arts and music. The Educated City keynote speaker will be Nadia Lopez, the founder and principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy, in Brownsville, Brooklyn. She is also a finalist for the 2016 Global Teachers Prize. The Entrepreneurial City keynote speaker will be Douglas Rushkoff, a writer, documentarian and lecturer whose work focuses on human autonomy in a digital age. The closing session keynote speaker will be Yaa Gyasi, author of the highly acclaimed debut novel Homegoing and a recipient of the National Book Foundation 2016 “5 under 35” award. The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture is a nonprofit educational organization vreated in 1980 as a center for creative and intellectual exchange, providing enriching programs for the public that are grounded in the wisdom of the humanities.

eventbrief Discover the Astounding at Earth Day Texas 2017: An Insiders Guide

arth Day Texas, held from April 21 through 23, at Fair Park, in Dallas, is best enjoyed with the kids, learning how to be more eco-friendly. The Dallas Sustainable Food Market and Beer Garden will be on-site, along with several local vegetarian chefs and restaurants to keep focused on sustainability and health. There is also music, tree climbing, yoga and more.

Earthack is centered on using technology to solve real environmental issues plaguing the world. Students and technology professionals from around the world will gather in groups of five and be presented with real life challenges and spend 36 hours exploring ideas and designing solutions that can be implemented on a global scale. Visitors can actually listen in on the proceedings. They can also try their hand at scuba diving in the 20-by-30-foot mobile Go Dive Now Pool, with certified instructors. BYO swimsuits, but dressing rooms, towels and all the newest diving equipment, including wetsuits and fins, are provided.Â Children 10

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and 11 years old will be required to have an adult in the pool trying scuba with them. Ages 12 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles and other small mammals that pollinate plants are responsible for bringing us one out of every three bites of food, while numerous populations of pollinators are nearing record lows and seriously need our help. Learn how to make a substantial difference in the environment by promoting pollinator health and habitats at home at The Pollinator Accelerator to learn how to be part of the solution and sign the citizens’ pollinator pledge. EARTHxFilm will screen documentaries such as Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman, from the Sundance Film Festival, in addition to 35 more films and 50 screenings. Related highlights include EARTHxVR (virtual reality) Spotlight, outdoor screenings, music, art, youth filmmaking workshops and a student competition. The EARTHxGlobal Gala will honor environmental heroes and change makers that work to protect our planet with the Global Impact Awards from 6 to 10 p.m., April 21. The star-studded evening will celebrate progress, hope and innovation in a global shift toward a sustainable and secure future. Two villages of tiny houses will be on display—one for those ready to learn how to take downsizing into their own hands—and another where the convenience of going small can be delivered through one of the many EARTHx manufacturing partners. On Saturday and Sunday, Tiny House Collaborative will host workshops about tiny house communities and their growing popularity across the country. Two of the houses are for sale. For more information and updates, visit earthdaytx.org and earthxfilm.org. Get gala tickets at earthdaytx.org/earthxglobal.

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study from the University of Eastern Finland, in Kuopio, has found that less active boys perform worse in reading and arithmetic classes than their more active counterparts. Researchers studied 89 boys and 69 girls ages 6 to 8 and measured their sedentary time and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time using a heart rate monitor, movement sensors and body fat percentages. The subjects’ arithmetic and reading skills were calculated using standardized test scores. Comparing the data, the researchers found that higher levels of MVPA were associated with higher reading fluency in grade one and that lower reading levels were associated with more sedentary time in grades one through three. A significantly stronger correlation was discovered when male subjects were the focus. Sedentary boys that spent less time engaged in MVPA displayed consistently poorer scores in both reading fluency and comprehension than their peers. For girls, more sedentary time was associated with better arithmetic scores.

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ypothyroidism, a term used to describe underactive thyroid glands, is one of the most common types of thyroid disorders, in which the gland is not providing enough thyroid hormone to adequately drive the metabolism of the body, causing symptoms associated with a slow metabolism. Studies show that more than 50 million Americans have this condition, but many don’t know it. There are many reasons why the cells in the thyroid gland can’t make enough thyroid hormone, such as autoimmune disease, inflammation of the thyroid gland, medicines and damage to the pituitary gland. While hypothyroidism doesn’t have any specific characteristic and there are no symptoms that people always have and many symptoms of hypothyroidism can occur in people with other diseases, symptoms of hypothyroidism can include fatigue or lack of energy, weight gain and difficulty losing weight, weakness, dry, coarse hair, dry skin, hair loss, cold intolerance, cold hands and feet, muscle cramps, frequent muscle aches, constipation, depression, irritability, memory loss, abnormal menstrual cycles and decreased libido. To diagnose hypothyroidism, we should tell our doctor about any changes in our health that suggest our body is slowing down. The doctor can do a physical exam and two blood tests used to diagnose hypothyroidism: a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test, which measures the amount of the thyroid hormone the gland is being asked to make, and a T4 test, which measures how much T4 hormone is in the blood.

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he Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Foundation estimates that 10 percent of Americans suffer from an irresistible urge to move the legs that can cause difficulty in falling or staying asleep. According to Tufts University, nocturnal leg cramps—sudden, painful, involuntary contractions of the muscles in the leg— affect middle-aged individuals, and up to 70 percent of the elderly. They suggest holistic remedies of: hydrating with six to eight glasses of water daily; eating a diet that provides magnesium, calcium, potassium and vitamins A and E; cutting back on sugar and caffeine; and regular exercise and leg stretches. According to Master Herbalist text, The Complete Medicinal Herbal, Native Americans rubbed Rosemary on their legs to enhance the suppleness of their muscles. Cramp bark was named for the way it relaxes skeletal muscle spasms. Mexican Wild Yam and Sage relax tight muscles and relieve cramping. Peppermint, Lavender and St. John’s wort are useful in relieving the over-sensitivity of the sympathetic nervous system. Using these herbs in your decoction will help to reduce discomfort and irritation while helping to flush waste products. A simple water decoction of these roots, herbs and bark can be applied to aching muscles to relax cramps, settle restless legs and quell over-active nerves. “Thirty years' experience has shown that when bananas, supplements and water don’t work… these herbs will do the trick,” says Master Herbalist, Steven Frank.

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uopeng An, Ph.D., a kinesiology and community health professor at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, studied the hydration and dietary habits of more than 18,300 American adults and found that drinking more water each day can impact the overall calories and nutritional value of food consumed. Reviewing data from four parts of the National Center for Health Statistics’ National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, in which participants were asked to recall their food and drink intake during two non-consecutive days, An determined the percentage of plain water drunk by each person. He found an association between a 1 percent increase in the subjects’ daily intake of plain water and an 8.6-calorie reduction in food intake. An also discovered a slight reduction in foods high in fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol with the change. Participants that increased their plain water consumption by one to three cups reduced their calorie intake by 68 to 205 calories per day. The same increase in water correlated with a daily reduction in sodium intake by 78 to 235 milligrams, five to 18 grams less sugar and seven to 21 milligrams less cholesterol.

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study from Harvard Medical School, in Boston, has found that tai chi, a low-impact exercise and movement meditation, can help relieve chronic neck pain. Researchers divided 14 participants, 18 years or older, with ongoing neck pain into three randomized groups. One received 12 weeks of tai chi instruction, one performed group neck exercises and one received no treatment. “The study results showed that 12 weeks of tai chi was more effective than no treatment for benefiting pain levels, disability, quality of life and postural control in persons with chronic neck pain,” explains Peter M. Wayne, Ph.D., co-author of the study; he’s also the founder of the Tree of Life Tai Chi Center and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. The group neck exercise subjects experienced results that were similar to those in the tai chi group, suggesting that the two paths are equally effective.

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Toxin-Free Farmlands Rise to 4.1 Million Acres According to data service Mercaris, the U.S. had a record 4.1 million acres of organic farmland in 2016, an 11 percent increase over 2014. As of June 2016, the number of certified organic farms reached 14,979, including 1,000 startups. The top states in organic cropland after California, with 688,000 acres, are Montana, Wisconsin, New York and North Dakota. Montana hosted a 30 percent increase to 417,000 acres in 2016, adding 100,000 acres since 2014 and 50 new organic farms. In assessing the positive trend, Scott Shander, a Mercaris economist, says, “With today’s lower commodity grain prices, farmers are looking to add value and meet consumer demands. The global market is dictating U.S. prices. Demand for organic corn and soybeans is still growing strongly, but production is not growing as fast, so more of the production will be international.” Source: MercarisCompany.com

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Ocean Sanctuaries Expand in Pacific The Pacific island nation of Kiribati has established the world’s second-largest (1.3 million-square-mile) shark sanctuary, which bans commercial fishing throughout, and has also expanded the Micronesia Regional Shark Sanctuary. The possession, trade and sale of sharks and shark products are also prohibited in these areas as is the use of fishing gear such as wire leaders for targeting sharks. Worldwide, about 100 million sharks are killed each year in commercial fisheries. Nearly 30 percent of all known shark species assessed by scientists are now threatened with extinction. Sharks are particularly vulnerable to overfishing because they mature and reproduce slowly. Many Pacific island nations have established shark sanctuaries, recognizing the valuable ecosystem and economic roles that healthy populations provide. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora recently added 13 shark and mobula ray species to its list, a step toward ensuring sustainable and legal trade of these species.

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Traffic Pollution Chokes Big Cities Worldwide When air pollution blanketed Paris for three days, authorities called it the worst bout in 10 years and made public transit free. For the fourth time in 20 years, the city instituted a system based on alternating odd and even license plate numbers to keep certain vehicles off city streets, effectively cutting daily traffic in half; it’s the first time the ban’s been maintained for consecutive days. “Cars are poisoning the air,” says Paris city hall transport official Herve Levife. “We need to take preventive measures.” Three other cities—Athens, Madrid and Mexico City—will ban diesel engines by 2025 as part of a similar effort. Beijing, China’s capital city, has such dirty skies from cars and coal that protective masks are commonplace despite emissions restrictions and power plant closures, partly due to pollutants from neighboring regions. Paris leads the world in monthly car-free days, but several large metro cities participate in an international car-free day each September 22, including Washington, D.C., Seattle and Long Island, New York. Source: EcoWatch.com

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Phasing Out Plastic Film Food Wrappers Many grocery store foods are wrapped in plastic packaging that creates non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, even though thin, plastic films are not efficient at preventing spoilage. Some plastics are also suspected of leaching harmful compounds into food. Researcher Peggy Tomasula, D.Sc., is leading a U.S. Department of Agriculture team developing an environmentally friendly film made of the milk protein casein that addresses these issues. She states, “The protein-based films are powerful oxygen blockers that help prevent food spoilage. When used in packaging, they could prevent food waste during distribution along the food chain.” Plastic six-pack rings are renowned for their negative impact on wildlife and the environment. Now the Saltwater Brewery, in Delray Beach, Florida, is making edible six-pack rings for beer cans that are 100 percent biodegradable. Constructed of barley and wheat ribbons from the brewing process, they can be safely eaten by animals that come into contact with the refuse. Company President Chris Gove notes, “We hope to influence the big guys and inspire them to get on board.” Source: American Chemical Society

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practice with herbal or more than 37 remedies and alternative years, Abrams wellness. This holistic Royal Compoundfocus is a natural part of ing Pharmacy has ofcompounding, which is fered personalized medextremely person-cenications and targeted tered. treatment plans in a “Pharmaceutical convenient and friendly compounding is tailorenvironment. The faming a medication to a ily-owned pharmacy, patient’s specific needs. with locations in Dallas It allows the pharmacist and Plano, works with to generate the exact patients and physicians dosage, strength and to develop and impleingredients that are right ment customized wellCodi Triesch for the patient,” says ness programs. In addiTriesch. Compounding tion to compounding, Abrams offers nutritional, education is typically used to change the form of and professional-grade supplements a medication, to obtain a specific dose or to avoid a non-essential ingredient. to promote long-term overall health. Some medications, for example, con Codi Triesch, who currently tain gluten or other fillers that patients serves as the director of pharmacy at Abrams, has been part of the business may be allergic to. Compounding can also be used to add flavors or otherwise for most of her life. Her father, Bob change the taste or texture. Scarbrough, started the pharmacy in Although compounding is their 1980, and over the years, the whole primary focus, Abrams offers a number family has been involved in some of other services to maximize a patient’s way. Seeing her father’s passion for overall health and wellness. They give his work prompted Triesch to pursue complimentary community education a career in healthcare herself. She seminars on a variety of topics such as holds a Doctorate degree in Pharmacy as well as a degree in biochem- adrenal fatigue, chronic inflammation, thyroid, fibromyalgia, sports nutrition istry and has years and food allergies. “Nutrition plays of hands-on an indispensable role in promoting optimal cell function,” says Triesch. The pharmacy offers a micronutrient test to evaluate the function of more than 30 vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other essential micronutrients in a patient’s white blood cells. “Gut health is tied to so many other issues, so we often start there in consultations. We look at adrenals and thyroid, which can often be affected if a person is especially stressed,” says

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Triesch. Abrams carries more than 100 different professional-grade supplements and nutraceutical lines, many of which are only available through a licensed healthcare professional. The pharmacy also uses Applied Kinesiology muscle testing to further identify which treatment a patient responds best to. “Our family believes in proactive solutions to restore health and wellness. So much of conventional medicine these days is just treating the symptom, not the cause. Instead of prescribing a pill for depression, we might run tests and discover that the patient actually has a magnesium deficiency that is causing apathy and fatigue. Then we’re able to provide nutritional counseling and education,” says Triesch. Abrams values their community and goes out of the way to accommodate special needs. The pharmacy has made compounds for cats, penguins and even a hedgehog with an ulcer. “We have a really close relationship with our patients. Because we’ve been in business so long, we’ve seen them grow over generations. It’s very fulfilling when they come back and tell us that what we recommended really helped them,” says Triesch. “Our patients know they can pick up the phone and ask us a question instead of waiting to make an appointment with a doctor. Unlike someone who might work in a retail store, our pharmacists hold medical degrees and are specially trained to work with patients on finding a path of wellness that’s right for them.” Abrams Royal Compounding Pharmacy is located at 8220 Abrams Rd., in Dallas and 4909 W. Park Blvd, #177, in Plano For more information, call 214349-8000, email Codi@arp-rx.com or visit arp-rx.com. See ad, page 3.

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eading environment advocate and author Tony Juniper has been an Earth champion for three decades, imploring humanity to urgently understand that we need nature to thrive. His recently reissued book What Has Nature Ever Done for Us? How Money Really Does Grow on Trees, first published in 2013, won the Independent Publishers Living Now gold medal. It warns about the severe environmental cost of poor land planning; informs how birds, coral reefs, rain forests and other flora and fauna help preserve and sustain our quality of life; pushes for new recycling laws; and seeks to make children early enthusiasts.

Formerly executive editor of Friends of the Earth, he serves as president of the Wildlife Trust, in Great Britain, teaching faculty of the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, and is sustainability advisor to Prince Charles, a noted conservationist.

Why do you believe that economic growth and conservation can coexist? We are measuring economic growth crudely with no sense of quality. One country can have 2 percent gross domestic product growth and at low environmental cost, whereas another

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Are true eco-cities and eco-suburbs feasible? We can design much more livable areas for the protection and health of wildlife, nature and residents. Nature also has a major bearing on the costs of a country’s healthcare system. A number of population level studies, including from the Netherlands, reveal how people with access to green space feel better and experience higher levels of well-being, especially

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Green Neighborhoods of North Texas Oak Cliff’s Bishop Arts—the Brooklyn of Texas Over the coming year, Natural Awakenings DFW and GreenSourceDFW.org are partnering in a new series, “Green Neighborhoods,” exploring the eco-friendly neighborhoods in North Texas with Green Source DFW reporter Amy Martin, who will cover communities where green retail, green venues and green folks intersect. If there’s a green neighborhood we should know about, email Publisher@NADallas.com.

ak Cliff has been called the Brooklyn of Texas, the cradle of Lone Star blues, and the hipness capital of Dallas. It’s wrapped in history and abundant with green, holistic and natural options. Oak Cliff is big, sprawling south and west from I-30 and I-35E, so it will take a few Green Neighborhoods articles to cover it. We’ll start in the center with Bishop Arts, the ultra-hip entertainment district with heart, and the lovely parks and offerings to its north, including the Sylvan area on the other side of I-30. Next installment, we’ll wander to the west and explore the grassroots community vibe of West Davis/King’s X and a bit south to the vibrant Jefferson Avenue strip. We’ll conclude our Oak Cliff series with the Wynnewood area to the south, plus the high-vibe areas of adjacent Duncanville, both boasting the most beautiful natural areas in Dallas County.

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Bishop Arts pulls off the difficult balance of being an entertainment district while remaining a community. You can enjoy a gourmet French meal, buy holistic food for your dog, pick up a homemade pie for dessert and stop by a corner bar to catch up on neighborhood news. Man buns and hipsters beards rub elbows with shopanistas from North Dallas. Tattoos everywhere and always a drummer pounding for

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The most concentrated part of Bishop Arts spreads from Zang for six blocks or so west along West Davis, 7th and 8th, with Bishop as a north-south center point. It’s one of the few truly walkable neighborhoods in Dallas—or by skateboard, which are plentiful. Right in the middle is Green Pet (GreenPetDallas.com), a fun and whimsical shop with eco-friendly supplies for dogs and cats. Next door is We Are 1976 (WeAre1976.com), formerly Make. Oak Cliff is all about creativity, and this is its temple, with housewares and more from local arts

Merchants Association (BishopArtsDistrict.com) keeps tabs on the area and stages community building events. Go Oak Cliff (GoOakcliff.org) pulls out all the stops for a few big festivities each year including the ultra fabulous Mardi Gras Parade. Old Oak Cliff Conservation League (ooccl.com) ensures the

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and crafts people, plus classes to make your own. Love lives at Laughing Willow (TheLaughingWillow.com), with its doulas, women and children’s clothes, and giant HOPE mural on its outside wall. DIRT Flowers (DirtFlowers.com), reaches nature lovers with cut flowers and unusual live plants and handcrafted gifts. For serious supplies for yard

and even small farms, venture north to SylvanThirty and Trinity Haymarket (TrinityHaymarket.com), which also carries local produce and food products.

mighty tasty but not always the healthiest stuff. The Mesoamerican offerings of Vera Cruz (VeraCruzCafeDallas.com) to be light and healthy. Same with Oddfellows (OddfellowsDallas.com), which makes a real effort at local sourcing and farm freshness. Most holistic dining is further down West Davis or to the north. The vegan delight Spiral Diner & Bakery (SpiralDiner.com) has been holding down its corner near Methodist Medical Center since 2002. Nearby newcomer Local Press + Brew (LocalPressBrew.com) dispenses cold-pressed, organic

Resale/reuse is the ultimate green retail, and Bishop Arts excels. Design on a Nickel (Facebook.com/designonanickel) will trick out your house with all the profits benefitting Hope for the Homeless. M’Antiques (dfwmantiques.com), which sells old stuff that guys love, is tied to Antiques on

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t was standing inside Timpanogos Cave (a national monument) as an 8-year-old child that marked me. Hiking to the entrance of the cave with our church group, we were ushered in by a park ranger. Immediately, the cool air locked inside the mountain enveloped us and we wore it as loose clothing. Immense stalactites and stalagmites hung down from the ceiling and rose up from the floor, declaring themselves teeth. We were inside the gaping mouth of an animal and we were careful not to disturb the beast, traversing the cave on a narrow constructed walkway above the floor so as not to disturb its fragility. But it was the Great Heart of Timpanogos Cave that captured my attention. When everyone else left the charismatic form, I stayed. I needed more time to be closer to it, to watch its red-orange aura pulsating in the cavernous space of shadows. I wanted to touch the heart, run the palms of my hands on its side, believing that if I did, I could better understand my own heart, which was invisible to me. I was only inches away, wondering whether it would be cold or hot to the touch. It looked like ice, but it registered as fire. Suddenly, I heard the heavy door slam and darkness clamp down. The group left without me. I was forgotten—alone— locked inside the cave. I waved my hand in front of my face. Nothing. I was held in a darkness so deep that my eyes seemed shut even though they were open. All I could hear was the sound of water dripping and the beating heart of the mountain. I don’t know how long I stood inside Timpanogos Cave before our church leader realized I was missing, but it was long enough to have experienced how fear moves out of panic toward wonder. Inside the cave, I knew I would be found. What I didn’t know was what would find me—the spirit of Timpanogos. To this day, my spiritual life is found inside the heart of the wild. I do not fear it, I court it. When I am away, I anticipate my return, needing to touch stone, rock, water, the trunks of trees, the sway of grasses, the barbs of a feather, the fur left behind by a shedding bison. Wallace Stegner, a mentor of mine, wrote: “If we preserved as parks only those places that have no economic possibilities, we would have no parks. And in the decades to come, it will not be only the buffalo and the trumpeter swan that need sanctuaries. Our own species is going to need them, too. It needs them now.” Excerpts from The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America’s National Parks by Terry Tempest Williams, reprinted with permission. Learn more at CoyoteClan.com/index.html.

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raditional turf lawns are an ecological nightmare,” says John Greenlee, author of The American Meadow Garden, who notes that most monoculture turf lawns never even get used. His company, Greenlee and Associates, in Brisbane, California, designs residential and other meadows throughout the U.S. as an engaging alternative. Many other appealing options likewise use native plants appropriate to the local climate. For instance, replacing Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass or another non-native species with natives can deliver drought resistance and lower irrigation needs; eliminate any need for fertilizers or toxic pesticides; reduce or eliminate labor-intensive and often polluting mowing and edging; enhance the beauty of a home; and attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

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Before replacing a lawn, determine the desired result. It may simply be achieving a low-maintenance, lawn-free yard; growing food like vegetables, herbs, fruit or nuts; or supplying ample flowers for a fresh weekly bouquet. Other benefits might include increasing privacy, dining al fresco, escaping into nature or even sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce climate change. To be successful, choices must be appropriate to the climate, plant hardiness zone, local zoning ordinances and homeowner association rules. Also consider the soil quality and acidity, moisture content and whether plantings will be in full sun or shade, or both.

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From the Midwest to New England, “Wild ginger makes a nice, low groundcover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.” “Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”

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In sunny and well-drained areas of the South, Penick suggests Gulf muhly, an ornamental grass. “Its fall blooms resemble pink cotton candy floating above its green leaves.” In Florida, flowering sunshine mimosa with fernlike leaves and other natural groundcovers are low maintenance. “Basket grass is a low, evergreen grass-like plant with long, spaghetti-type

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The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.

leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,” advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall. Texas sedge makes a lowgrowing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.” Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”

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Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.” “Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee. They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.

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“For sunny areas, try goat’s beard, penstemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,” says Nardozzi, who

covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.” Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog. “When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.” White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better. For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.

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“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf. “Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues. “Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.” Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage. John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, WI.

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A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch.com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas. “To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas. Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard. “We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.” The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

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“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live, saving natural awakenings

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water is a priority for everyone. Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.” “Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees JenniferRiley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.” According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

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$50. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 11

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

How Do I Garden for Butterflies? – 9:30am-12pm. Discover how easy it is to attract native butterflies with Horticulture Director Roger Sanderson and Entomologist John Watts. Bring home a starter flat of host and nectar plants. $60/non-members, $48/members of Texas Discovery Gardens. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas. 214-428-7476. Contact@texasdis coverygardens.org. Family Experiments at Klyde Warren Park – 11am-2pm. Discover the nature that surrounds us and examine it up close. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

City of Fort Worth Cowtown Cleanup - 11am-1pm. Sign up to clean a greenbelt, a park, a roadway or any area of you choosing located in City of Fort Worth. For groups or individuals or join one of the 10 prearranged Join-A-Group Cleanup sites. For more information visit FortWorthTexas.gov/Cowtowncleanup/ Edible and Useful Plants – 2-3pm. Learn to identify edible and useful wild plants. Learn about plant safety too. Dress for the weather. Meet at the Blackjack Nature Trail. Tyler State Park. 903-597-5338. Boyd. Sanders@tpwd.texas.gov.

TUESDAY, APRIL 4

Thyroid Health Workshop-7:15-9pm. Learn about your thyroid, how to keep it healthy and how to regulate the various conditions that you can encounter. Presented by Lark Swofford, Pharmacist at AbramsRoyal Compounding Pharmacy. Free. Abram-Royal Pharmacy, 8220 Abrams Rd, Dallas. To register call 214.349.8000.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

Nanotechnology – 5-9pm. Check out real-world nanotechnology, observe objects and images at macro, micro and nanoscale, and try your hand at some fun nano experiments. Free with admission. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

Drum Circle – 7-9pm. Drumming is both rhythm and sound. It is both an individual and a group activity. It is for both pleasure and prayer. When rhythm, group, and prayer come together, it’s like magic. Family-friendly. Free. CSLDallas, International Parkway, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. CSLDallas.org.

around town. Free. Crescent Yoga Studio, 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian. 469-285-3559. KeepMidlothian Beautiful.org.

Don’t Mess With Texas Trash Off – 9am-12pm. Keep Irving Beautiful Annual Park Cleanup. Free. Trinity View Park, 2298 E Sixth St, Irving. 972721-2175. RHose@cityofirving.org. CityOfIrving. org/284/Keep-Irving-Beautiful. Container Gardening Workshop – 10am-12pm. This workshop teaches how to prepare and install a container garden, including the container, soil and a well-planned mix of annuals, perennials and other colorful foliage. Sponsored by City of Dallas Water Conservation at Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park-Grand Hall, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Dallas. For more information and to register contact 214- 670-3155. Oliver Nature Park: iNaturalist Sneak Peak – 11am. Registration required for all programs. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. Tiffany. Gorrell@Mansfieldtexas.gov. OliverNaturePark.com.

Old Town Art Stroll – 6-9pm. Stroll around Old Town Coppell with a glass of wine or microbrew while enjoying live music and public art. $35. Coppell Senior and Community Center, 345 W Bethel Rd. OldTownArtSplash.com.

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BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER NATIVE TEXAS PARK TOUR

Our15-acre Native Texas park, open yearround reflects President and Mrs Bush’s love of the native Texas landscape. Visitors can explore native Texas environments including the Blackland Prairie, Post Oak Savannah, and Cross Timbers Forest. Join us for guided tours on April 8, or take a self-guided tour anytime. Free. Park is open from dawn until sundown. Presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas For more information contact 214-200-4309, email info@BushCenter.org or visit BushCenter.org

Twilight Hike – 8-9pm. Join a park ranger to explore the Caddo Forest Trail in the twilight hours. We’ll hope to see and hear nocturnal wildlife and enjoy the woods in that special time of the day. Flashlight and closed shoes required. $4/age 13 plus, Free/12 and under. Caddo Lake State Park. 903-679-3351. Kelsey.Johnson@tpwd.texas.gov.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Watercolor Workshop with Wine: Paint Your Garden – 2-4pm. Paint your own garden – or the one that you want – in this hands-on workshop with Dallas artist Marian Hirsch. Supplies not included.

Spring CleanUp Day – 8am-12pm. We encourage all groups, neighborhoods, churches, schools, businesses and families to pick up blowing trash and litter

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Turtle Creek Association Tour of Homes – 1-5pm. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to walk through the Turtle Creek Corridor, and view an impressive assortment of luxury homes customized by notable Dallas designers. $60. Turtle Creek Association, 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas. TurtleCreekAssociation.org/public-calendar-event?id=57.

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Sahaja Yoga Meditation – 10:30-11:30am. This practice quenches that thirst and with its simple yet unique method, helps one experience that state and reap the benefits. The sessions are guided meditation. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell. Catalog.CoppellTX.gov/polaris/. DeColonize Dallas – 6-8pm. Michelada Think Tank and participating artists will present an overview of the project and then open up a town hall style conversation around what it would mean to decolonize Dallas both as a civic and a cultural project. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. NasherSculp tureCenter.org. Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Learn about insects that keep your garden healthy and how to attract them. Refreshments at 6:30pm. Free. Brookhaven College, Building H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@ DallasSierraClub.org. DallasSierraClub.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

iNaturalist Challenge – 9-11:30am. Join us with your cameras and smartphones to participate in the iNaturalist Challenge, documenting all living species. This will be a fun competition between DFW, Austin and Houston. Sansom Park, 2500 Roberts Cut Off Rd, Ft Worth. FortWorthnpat.wordpress.com/. ZimSculpt at Dallas Arboretum – 9am-5pm. ZimSculpt, a world renowned exhibition of modern Zimbabwean stone sculptures, features over 200 sculptures on display at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. $15. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6612. Tparsons@DallasArboretum.org. Easter in the Garden – 10am-12pm. The public is invited to help plant flowers in The Zack Thompson Foundation Children’s Garden for Easter in the Garden. The Zack Thompson Foundation Children’s Garden inside Rolling Oaks Memorial Center, 400 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellTX.gov/newsmedia/events/easterinthegarden. Zip Line Day: McKinney – 11am. During Zip Line Days, guests climb a 23-foot tree to our zip platform then proceed to a 487-foot zip line. $12. Heard Museum, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. HeardMuseum.org. Easter Egg Hunt – 2-2:30pm. Eggs by the thousands! Help the little ones of your family find the eggs

savethedate SATURDAY, APRIL 15 MEET THE PLANTS: PREVIEW OF THE NATIVE PLANTS 9:30-10:30am. One week before the Heard Spring Plant Sale, come to the Third Saturday Nature Talk and get a personal introduction to the plants we’ll feature at the sale. Free with admission to Heard Museum. Presented by the Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

the Easter Bunny has left for them. Park entry waived for this event. Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site. 940-567-3506. Ray.Monroe@tpwd.texas.gov.

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

World Meditation Hour – 6:30-7:30pm. By directing our thoughts in specific, positive ways, we have the potential to guide the world towards becoming a more loving place. Whether or not you know how to meditate, you are invited to join. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. BKDallas.net.

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Late Night Film: The Hundred-Foot Journey – 9pm. The Hundred-Food Journey is a story about food bringing people together. $15/public, $10/ students, Free/members. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Chalk Mt Ranch Field Trip – 8:30am. Meet in Glen Rose at the Brookshire’s parking lot. We will travel from there to stop and see a recently discovered rare plant species for North Texas near Glen Rose. From there, we will head on to Chalk Mountain Ranch. Fortworthnpat.wordpress.com/. Survive & Thrive Plant Sale – 9am-1pm. The Grapevine Garden Clubs’ annual Spring Plant Sale features drought tolerant plants, heirloom perennials, and butterfly nectar and host plants appropriate for our area. Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park. Grapevine. For more information contact 817-410-3350 or email LGrove@grapevinetexas.gov.

savethedate THURSDAY, APRIL 20 HEALING IS VOLTAGE PRESENTATION 7-9:30pm With over 30 years of practice in medicine, research and teaching, Dr. Jerry Tennant will be discussing the new paradigm of medicine and the benefits of the Tennant Biomodulator and Biotransducer technology in conjunction with his Healing is Voltage principles and concepts.

Earthfest Plant Sale – 10am-2pm. The Coppell Community Garden will have its semi-annual plant sale where you can pick up starts for your garden. Free. Town Center Plaza, 255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell.

ecoCoppell Earth Fest – 10am-2pm. Earthfest is a celebration of Coppell’s commitment to the environment - an entertaining and educational experience. Town Center Plaza, 255 Pkwy Blvd. KCB@Cop pellTX.gov.

Hilton Garden Inn Grapevine 205 W State Highway 114, Grapevine To register and for more information call 972-580-0545. Senergy.us.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

Earth Day Texas – Apr 21-23. 10am-6pm. This event brings together environmental organizations, businesses, academic institutions, government agencies and speakers, along with live music and sustainable beer and food pavilions. Fair Park, Dallas. EarthDayTX.org. Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art – 6pm12am. Each Late Night offers hundreds of experiences for visitors of all ages with performances, concerts, readings, film screenings, tours, talks, family programs, and more. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. Dma.org.

Howard Garrett Book Signing – 10am-12pm. Howard Garrett is one of the leaders of natural organic gardening. He recently released an updated version of his book, The Organic Manual. Garrett will be on hand to answer questions and sign books. Free. Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

Raptors of North Texas – 10am-12pm. Erich Neupert, Executive Director of the Black Land Prairie Raptor Center will discuss and demonstrate these great birds. He will have live birds to illustrate the characteristics and exceptional hunting abilities of these birds. Free. The Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellNaturePark.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

Snore and Explore – 6:30pm-8am. Go behind the scenes with after-hours access to Perot Museum; with a late-night snack, 3D movie and light breakfast to round out the experience. $45/youth, $30/adult chaperone. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas.

The Great Create 2017 – The Great Create family fundraiser transforms the Nasher Garden into an interactive, art-filled space for kids and parents. The event also features live entertainment and kidfriendly food. Geared toward children 12 and under, with teens ages 13 and up invited to serve as “Art Ambassadors” to assist the artists. Children 2 and under attend for free. 2001 Flora St, Dallas. NasherSculptureCenter.org. Incredible Journey Wild Sunday – 2:30-4pm. As you pretend to be a water molecule, you will journey through each stop a water molecule can make while

savethedate SUNDAY, JUNE 25 HOLISTIC FESTIVAL OF LIFE SUMMER EXPO 10am-7pm Experience alternative and integrative therapies, visit with holistic practitioners and environmentally friendly businesses and organizations. Attend seminars and demonstrations from a variety of highly skilled practitioners – All in a family friendly environment, featuring musical performances, dancers and other entertainment. Plano Civic Center 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano For more information and booth reservation visit HolisticFestialofLife.com or contact Jennifer Rae at 469-401-4777 or Vijay Warman at 972-750-1419 your journey. Families creating a bracelet to record and youth ages 4-14. Self-guided. Free. The Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellTX.Gov/BEC.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

Metaphysics and Meditation – 6:30-8pm. With Dr Petra as the guide, use the Science of Mind, and other teachings, as a springboard for deeper discussions and creating demonstrations in your life. Free. CSLDallas, International Parkway, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. CSLDallas.org.

Managing Stress – 7-8pm. Being stressed is uncomfortable. When you know why stress happens, you will know how to deal with it and how to antidote it. The trick is to learn the essential tools that stop stress happening. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 1420 N Cooper St, Ste 112, Arlington.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

Gong Meditation Workshop with Kenny Kolter – 6:30-8pm. The physical sound and vibration of the gong is powerful and soothing, invigorating and relaxing. Enter the studio, lie down on a nest of blankets and bolsters, and allow the sounds to “wash” over you. $20. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-443-9642. DallasYogaCenter.com. Social Science: Elemental – 7-11pm. Get into your element by building molecular models, participating in explosive experiments, meeting local chemists periodically throughout the night, and playing with chemicals. 21 and older. $15/member, $25/nonmember. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas. PerotMuseum.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

Artscape Reimagined – Apr 29-30. 9am-5pm. A fine art and crafts show and sale. $15. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6525. DallasArboretum.org/Visit/SeasonalFestivals-Events/Artscape.

12th Annual Folk Festival – 10am-3pm. Experience a fun-filled day of historical activities and demonstrations the days of our past here beneath the pines. Mission Tejas State Park. 936-687-2394. Josh. Crawford@tpwd.texas.gov.

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Butterfly Gardening for North Central Texas – 11am-12:30pm. Be with us as NHG welcomes back Dallas Lepidopterist Society President Dale Clark, and get a quick overview of the life of a butterfly and what it requires in the way of plants in order to survive. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. NHG.com.

Teen Workshop: Murals with Marta Torres – 1-4pm. Explore these large-scale works of art and discover how they express our history, identity, and cultural values. Ages 13-19. $5/DMA member, $8/ public. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

Partner Yoga for Couples Workshop – Spend some time connecting with your favorite person by doing partner yoga. This workshop is full of fun, playful partner poses to uplift, and invigorate you and your partner. All levels welcome. $50 per couple/by April 20, $60 per couple/after April 20. Dallas Yoga Center, 4525 Lemmon Ave, Dallas. 214-443-9642. DallasYogaCenter.com

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daily Energy Blast — Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale. 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. The Omni Imax: Ft Worth — Showtimes and features online. $7/adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.

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Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification — 9-11:15am. Participate in meditation, chanting and readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita. 9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:15am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-2489126. AnandaDallas.org. Vegan Sunday Brunch at Spiral Diner — 9am5pm. Vegan diner and bakery since 2002. Sunday brunch features vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, breakfast quesadillas and organic mimosas. 1314 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth & 1101 N. Beckley, Dallas. SpiralDiner.com.

Dallas Blooms: Flower Power — 9am-5pm. Get your groove on in the garden with Peace, Love and Blooms, featuring more than 500,000 spring blooming bulbs. Through April 9th. $15. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6612. Outdoor Sculpture Garden — 11am-5pm, MonWed; 11am-9pm, Thurs-Sun. Located in the heart of downtown is a sculpture garden shaded by mature oaks and filled with pools of water and forceful waterfalls. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org.

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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. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Lunch Time Yoga — 11:30am-12:15pm. Take a break from your day and spend lunch with us! Enjoy a 45 minute flow class that will to re-energize your body, mind and spirit. Free. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.

Vickery Meadow Market — 10am-3pm. Community farmers market with local farmers, ranchers and artisans selling fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, hand-crafted foods and more. Half Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest, Dallas. GoodLocalMarkets.org.

Happy Hour at Bar Alto — 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Patrons may sit at the bar or in the cafe or take it with them while they shop. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket. com/Stores/ HighlandPark.

Meditation at the Crow Collection of Asian Art — 2-3pm. Join Kadampa Meditation Center of Texas in the Crow Collection galleries to learn meditations to relax body and mind, achieve inner peace and develop a kind and patient attitude toward others. Free. Crow Collection of Asian Art, 2010 Flora St, Dallas. MeditationInTexas.org.

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.

Yoga at White Rock Hills Branch Library — 1-2pm. Class will include breathing and relaxation techniques taught by Mara Black. Free. White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd, Dallas. 214-670-8443.

Happy Hour at Sundown at Granada — 5-7pm. Half price flatbread, $3 Guns & Oil American Lager, $5 house wine & $4 well drinks. Neighborhood beer garden and restaurant, featuring wild caught seafood, organic meats and dairy, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. 3520 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-8238305. SundownAtGranada.com.

Dallas Organic Garden Club — 2:30-4:30pm. 4th Sun each month. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. GDOGC.org.

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Chakra Sound Meditation — 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Hiking Yoga — 9-10:30am. Our 90-minute yoga hikes stretch, strengthen and re-focus you on the trail. $20. Revechron Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas. 972505-1201. YogaBusinessConnection@gmail.com.

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Tai Chi at While Rock Hills Branch Library— 3-4pm. This open-level series of classes use movement, breathing and visualization exercises to relax the body, increase feeling awareness, and sharpen mental focus. Free. White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd, Dallas. 214-670-8443.

Awakening Heart Meditation — 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated

by Brother ChiSing. Childcare provided. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditation Center.com.

monday uBaby Cafe — 8:30am-5pm. Mon, Wed, Fri. New and expectant mothers come together to discuss breastfeeding and receive support. Groups are alternated every week in English and Spanish. Community Baby Cafe, 8202 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100, Dallas. 214-243-2104. 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. Every Body Flow — 9:30-10:30am. This yoga session puts emphasis on stretching, strengthening and realigning no matter what shape an attendees body is in. All Levels Welcome. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-343-4764. YogaByRachael@outlook.com.

Yoga for Children & Tweens — 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com. Gentle Yoga — 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. Ayurveda Classes — 7-8pm. Learn the ancient Vedic healthcare science. Donation. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. Bostmas@gmail.com.

Meditation Mondays with Beverly Pryor — 7-8pm. Meditation Mondays focuses on the practice and the experience of various forms of meditation.Free. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972-233-7106. UnityDallas.org. Moon Vinyasa Yoga Class — 7-8:15pm. A great yoga class with a calming energetic effect, helping the mind and body to experience a deeper stillness. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd Suite 300, Garland. Shakti-YogaCenter.com

masters at the Community Table. All dimensions welcome. Free. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

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

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. Stretch & Digest — 12:15-1pm. Target those trouble muscles for folks who work at a desk - hips, hamstrings, low back, neck - in a slow paced, restorativestyle yoga class. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-343-4764. YogaByRachael@Outlook.com.

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. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Tuesday Meditation — 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the silence of a gently guided meditation. All levels of experience welcome. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, The Gathering Place, Dallas. 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. 214-642-0002. Walz.Jennifer@gmail.com. DallasHolisticWellnessCollective.com. Circle of Men — 7pm. A regular gathering in a safe non-competitive environment to share with other men. This powerful tool helps men feel better in general. Love offering. The Gathering Place, Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-826-5683. Drew Weininger: KarenRomestan@ DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org. Kalachandji’s Yoga — 7-8:15pm. A wonderful beginners and intermediate class on yoga. Donation. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna.com.

Monthly Meditation — 7:30-8:30pm. 1st Mon. Join Lake Highlands Acupuncture for this monthly meditation. Beginner and seasoned meditators are welcome. RSVP suggested. Donations welcome. Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E NW Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. Heather.Harper.Ellett@gmail. com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com. Su/Zen Poetry — 8pm. Readings from the esoteric

COH Donation Yoga Class — 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Donations accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817-4532328. CommunityOfHope.com.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class — 7-8:30pm. Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Packages available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org. YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship —

7-9pm. A meditation series for young adults in their 20s and 30s. Each evening will include a beginnerfriendly walking and sitting meditation, Dharma teachings 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. No chanting or incense. Donation. Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas. 214267-8636. Heather@LakeHighlandsAcupuncture. com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

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

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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.

Yoga for Children & Tweens — 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com. 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

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Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com. Coloring Club for Adults at Oak Lawn Library — 6-7:30pm. We will provide you with colors and coloring pages or you can bring your own. Enjoy time with other creative people, de-stress, and have some fun! Adults 18 and up. 4100 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas. 214-670-1359.

Dallas Green Drinks — 6pm. 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. DallasGreendrinks@yahoo.com. Greendrinks.org/TX/Dallas. The Darshan Room — 6-8pm. Kirtan music, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian feast, spiritual discourse. Donation. Kalachandji’s, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna.com. TheDarshanRoom.com.

Rockwall Holistic Practitioners Network Meeting — First Wed. 6-8pm. Monthly meeting of holistic practitioners in Rockwall and surrounding areas to share information, ideas, events and fellowship. $125 annual dues. Cris Stone Pilates, 203 N Alamo Rd, Rockwall. 214-454-2842. Cris Stone: CrisBStone@gmail.com. Facebook.com/RockwallHolisticNetwork.

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 Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@ DallasLibrary.org.

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 each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com. Gentle Yoga — 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. Dallas Vegan Drinks — 6:30pm. Meets the second Thursday of the month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Facebook.com/Dallas VeganDrinks.

Group Meditation — 6:15-6:45pm. Strengthen your meditation practice by joining us for a half-hour session comprised of various meditation practices. Open to all. Free. A Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. Info@CSLDallas.org

Chill Yoga 101 — 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow. Yoga is significant to everyone in a personal and unique way. Breathe, feel and let go for a moment. All levels welcome. $12 suggested donation. Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net. Laughing Yoga — 7-8:15pm. Healthy and playful experience that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-5216157. LaughYoga.org.

thursday Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class — 9:30-10:30am. Learn the 108 moves. 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. Every Body Flow — 9:30-10:30am. This yoga session puts emphasis on stretching, strengthening and realigning no matter what shape an attendees body is in. All Levels Welcome. $15. Divine Sight Healing Arts Center, 1320 Griffin St, E Dallas. 903-343-4764. YogaByRachael@outlook.com.

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

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Garden Gigs returns to the Dallas Arboretum. Parking is complimentary. $8/Members, $10/Non-Members. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214515-6525. KBruton@DallasArboretum.org. Friday Night Bike Ride — 7:45pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake. All skill levels welcome. Helmets required and lights/ water recommended. Post-ride eats at Jake’s. New Dallas Bike Works Parking Lot, 4875 W Lawther Dr, Dallas. DORBA.org.

saturday Good Local Markets — 8am-1pm. Community farmers market with local farmers, ranchers and artisans selling fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, handcrafted foods and more. Lakeside Baptist Church, 9150 Garland Rd, Dallas. GoodLocalMarkets.org.

Grand Prarie Farmer’s Market — 8am-2pm. Market features locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, tamales, baked goods, salsas, dips, relishes, eggs, honey, chips, soaps, candles and more. 120 W Main St, Downtown Grand Prairie. GPTX.org/ Businesses/Farmers-Market. 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. Free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Love of the Lake, northeast corner of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard, Dallas. 214824-0244. DallasSierraClub.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. 972-462-5136.

Family Fun Fridays at the Dallas Arboretum — 10am-2pm. Join every Friday in the shady Pecan Grove for face painting, a petting zoo, silhouette artist Micki Triggs and music for the little ones. $15. 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6612. DallasArboretum.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. Garden Gigs at the Dallas Arboretum — 7:309:30pm. Bask in the magic of live music at twilight as

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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. 214-2425100. NasherSculptureCenter.org. Yoga in the Park — 10-11am. Enjoy the serenity of yoga in the park. Perform sun salutations with guidance from Dallas Yoga Center. Meets at the Muse Family Performance Pavilion. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. 214-7164500. Info@KlydeWarrenPark.org

Cloth Diapering 101 — Times vary. Learn the basics of cloth diapering. $10. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

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acupuncture ACUPUNCTURE HOUSE CALLS OF DALLAS Kim Blankenship, L.Ac. 214-697-8118 AffordableAcu.com TX LIC #01445

“My goal is to make acupuncture accessible for people who are unable to travel to clinic appointments or those who simply prefer the convenience of home treatments. I focus on pain issues, migraines, respiratory and digestive issues, post-operative recovery, stress management, fibromyalgia and cancer treatment side-effects.” Call now to schedule appointment.

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS ROCKWALL HOLISTIC NETWORK 214-454-2842 Facebook.com/RockwallHolisticNetwork

Rockwall Holistic Network’s mission is to foster a community of holistic practitioners who serve Rockwall and neighboring cities. The group shares specific modalities of treatment, ideas, marketing opportunities, advice and friendship. Their aim is to help each other grow, while being a wellspring of healthful information for all. Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month. See ad, page 36.

CHIROPRACTIC BEST LIFE CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER

DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkwy, Suite 1000, Irving, TX 18601 LBJ, Suite 501 Mesquite, TX 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.com

As an Oriental medicine doctor, board-certified herbalist, and licensed acupuncturist with 17 years of experience, Dr. Chapa helps patients find relief using acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy and more. He offers an herbal pharmacy with over 1,000 safe, organic medicines. His office is In-network with most insurance providers. Don’t forget to mention Natural Awakenings.

ANTI-AGING RENEWED VITALITY INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER Dr. William Spurlock, MD, Medical Director 9535 Forest Ln, Suite 100, Dallas 214-740-4703 440 LBJ Freeway, Suite 475, Las Colinas 972-589-1677 RenewedVitalityMD.com

We are an integrative and holistic medical clinic; the ideal choice to find relief from menopause, low testosterone, weight gain, fatigue, thyroid disorder, various types of hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, chronic viral syndromes, and many other illnesses. Our doctors find the source of illnesses and work with you, using proven, advanced technology. See ad, page 3.

Dr. Steven Le, DC 5072 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 4401 Long Prairie Rd, Ste 200, Flower Mound, TX and 9255 Ft Worth Dr, Argyle, TX 972-200-5009 BestLifeChiro.com

Voted Best Chiropractor, Denton County Readers’ Choice Awards 2015, we provide corrective Chiropractic care, MyoVision 3G exams, advanced nutrition diagnosis, detoxification, spinal rehabilitation, X-ray services, functional testing, Cold Laser therapy and specialized Neuropathy testing and treatment. Our focus is on family wellness. Call now for an appointment to get our special $70 exam and treatment. See ad on page 7.

HEIKKINEN CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE CENTER Paul, Heikkinen, D.C., Marsha, Heikkinen, D.C. 820 E. Cartwright Rd, Suite 133, Mesquite, TX 972-285-3232 HeikkinenChiropractic.com

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

KC KORE CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Steven Kloster, DC Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Ln, Suite C534, Dallas 972-566-3355 KansasCityCore.com/Chiropractor-Dallas We are a hospital based, comprehensive Chiropractic care, rehabilitation and pain center designed to achieve optimum results through caring, compassion and individual treatment plans. Specializing in spinal decompression and pre-natal care, we accept most forms of major insurance. Extended, offices hours and free parking. Call now to schedule an appointment. See ad on page 11.

COSMETICS NATALYA TARASENKO

NYR Organic Independent Consultant 972-704-4208 https://us.NYROrganics.com/shop/landofdaisies TNata709@gmail.com We believe in safe cosmetics. We know origins of our herbs and ingredients. Our luxurious age-defying Frankincense Intense Cream is scientifically formulated and clinically proven to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Call me now to find out more about our products, schedule a party and receive 10% off.

CONCIERGE SERVICE HOUSE CALLS OF DALLAS 214-505-2525 HouseCallsOfDallas.com

We provide personal care for your home and pets whether you are traveling or away for the day. Services are tailored to fit your specific needs. When traveling, you can rest knowing that your pets and/or your home are being professionally and reliably cared for in your absence. In addition to giving your pets lots of loving care, we also pick up mail, newspapers, water plants and provide home security

EDUCATION DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 1601 South Lamar, Dallas 214-378-1824 DCCCD.edu

The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is a network of seven colleges, in-cluding 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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Established almost 100 years ago, The Hockaday School provides a college preparatory educa-tion for girls; from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, including Boarding school for grades 8-12. With an approximate enrollment of 1,000 students and a 10:1 student teacher ratio, Hockaday students enjoy a 100% acceptance rate to college.

855-391-WIND (9463) BreezeEnergy.com 100% Pure, Green, Texas. Wind power uses no water; which is critical in a droughtplagued state. Using wind energy, you’re good to the environment and your wallet. At an average of 8.6 cents per kilowatt hour, our residential rates are lower than TXU and Green Mountain for aver-age 12-month plans. See ad, inside front cover.

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas is a private Catholic institution for young men under the direction of the Society of Jesus. Located in North Dallas, it provides a student-centered education to approximately 1,000 students, grades 9-12. Our students’ average SAT scores exceed the national average by over 200 points.

HAIR CARE ROCKET SCIENCE SALON

9010 Garland Rd, Dallas (1 Blk from Lakeside Baptist Church) 214-823-3288 With a passionSCIENCE for people, we believe that ROCKET everything put in and on our bodies must be SALON Everything you put nutritious and safe. That means ON YOUR BODYwe search Organic Full Service Salon should SAFE and ecofor9010 the best of the best inbesafe AND TOXIN FREE! Garland Road friendly Helping you select from Dallas, TXproducts. 75218 (214) 823-3288 our organic hair and skin care is what blendrocketsciencehairsalon.com ing beauty, nature and technology is all Hair • Skin • Nails • Body about. Walk-in appointments welcome.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES Locations: 3520 S. Marvin D. Love Frwy, Dallas 888-880-4276 2901 W Airport Frwy, Irving 866-807-3216 4225 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano 888-868-9915 DonHerring.com

SWANK SALON ORGANIC COLOR BAR & BOUTIQUE

We take pride in offering the best selection of vehicles to the DFW Metroplex. The Mitsubishi, all Electric, iMIEV is ready for immediate delivery. We recognize your time is valuable, strive to make your experience easy and offer you lowest available online prices. We pledge to beat advertised Metroplex offers.

We are a preferred Moroccan Oil & Milkshake salon specializing in color, hair cutting, styling, and complete makeovers. The organic color bar is a top-quality option for the eco-friendly and beauty-conscious mavens with sensitive skin. We know the best techniques, tools and brands in the industry. Schedule your appointment today.

TEXAS TOYOTA OF GRAPEVINE 801 State Hwy 114 East, Grapevine 877-858-0831 ToyotaOfGrapevine.com

Experience TOYOTACARE peace of mind with the purchase or lease of every new Toyota. It includes a complimentary worry-free maintenance plan and roadside assistance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.We’re currently offering a $500 Military Rebate and $750 College Graduate Rebate. See our website for details.

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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.

DR. CARLOS CHAPA, LAC, OMD, PHD 9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkwy, Suite 1000, Irving 18601 LBJ Suite 501 Mesquite 972-444-0660 AIMC-DFW.com

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

ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS

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13 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 888-286-4603 PrimaCare.com

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JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS 12345 Inwood Rd, Dallas 972-387-8700 JesuitCP.org

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15635 Quorum Dr, Addison 972-387-9265 SwankSalon.org

Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas 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, page 26.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DALLAS DESIGNER SMILES

HEALTH CARE BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE 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. We offer the experience, expertise and technology you can trust.

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Dr. Daniel Strader 8222 Douglas Ave, Suite 810, Dallas 214-363-7777 2Grin.com A 3rd generation Dallasite, practicing Biological Dentistry for 30 years, we offer non-toxic, healthier, metal-free ceramic crowns, bridges, and implants. Mercury fillings are removed and replaced safely, and we offer convenient office hours with after work appointments. Experience a pampering environment in our centrally located office. Call our concierge to schedule an appointment now. See ads on pages 14, 30.

DR. PHILIP KOZLOW, DDS

5050 Quorum Dr, Suite 340, Dallas 972-458-2465 DallasDentis.net DrKozlow@sbcglobal.net Recognized by Texas Monthly and D Magazine among DFW’s best Doc’s, we practice mercury free dentistry. As an accredited member of IOAMT, we are proud to offer the safest and healthiest dental treatments known to us at this time and are continuously seeking ways to better provide non-toxic, long lasting and aesthetically pleasing dental care. See ad, page 5.

SMILE RANCH

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath 972-772-7645 SmileRanchDentistry.com Smile Ranch is a spa-like dental experience that treats the whole being. Their office practices, treatments, and protocols stand by the belief of biological dentistry. Robyn Abramcyzk, DDS wants to keep her patients safe from dangerous toxins and help them maintain a beautiful smile. They do not use toxic fillings or substances. See ad, page 9.

HOMEOPATHY HEALTHY HEALING ARTS/HPWWC Cathy Lemmon 469-383-8442 Cathy@HPWWC.org HealthyHealingArts.com

Homeoprophylaxis (HP), a part of Homeopathy, is a major part of Cathy Lemmon’s practice at Healthy Healing Arts. HP has been used worldwide for hundreds of years with a success rate of over 90% to help fight off disease. Lemmon uses an energetic, nontoxic means of promoting immunity in a safe and natural way. See ad, page 36.

MEDICAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER DALLAS

Dr. William Rea 8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite #220, Dallas 214.368.4132 EHCD.com The Environmental Health Center Dallas is a medical facility whose emphasis is the relationship of health and disease to environmental factors. Diagnosis and treatment is directed at determining the cause of the illness. Through thorough investigation we determine the correlation of the patient’s disease process to environmental factors. A leader in the field treating: mold exposure/sensitivity, oil spill exposures, pesticides, chemical exposure/chemical sensitivities, immune dysregulation and much more.

KOTSANIS INSTITUTE

Kotsanis, MD Constantine A. 2260 Pool Road, Grapevine 817-481-6342 DrKotsanis@gmail.com KotsanisInstitute.com Dr. Kotsanis blends modern medicine with time-tested older disciplines, creating unique treatments for each person. He believes proper nutrition is the foundation and applies this to treating conditions ranging from autism spectrum to chronic diseases. You’re invited to his FREE monthly Lunch & Learns. The schedule’s on their website.

RENEWED VITALITY INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER Dr. William Spurlock, MD, Medical Director 9535 Forest Ln, Suite 100, Dallas 214-740-4703 440 LBJ Freeway, Suite 475, Las Colinas 972-589-1677 RenewedVitalityMD.com

DR. JOHN WOODWARD, MD

Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Lane, Suite A-315, Dallas 972-566-7870 AboutHormones.org Dr. Woodward specializes in hormone replacement for men and women, diagnosis and management of Breast Cancer and Diabetes and been a pioneer in bioidentical hormone replacement for 30 years. He developed an innovative and effective method to help the body make some of its own hormones. Call for an appointment.

NUTRITION LIVING WELL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

Betty Murray, CN, IFMCP, CHC 14330 Midway Rd, Suite 121, Dallas 972-930-0260 Info@LivingWellDallas.com LivingWellDallas.com Betty Murray is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor who makes the science of nutrition easy to understand and implement. A specialist in metabolic and digestive disorders, weight loss resistance and body bio-chemistry master, Betty teaches clients how to utilize nutritional interventions to improve their health. Schedule your free 20-minute consultation.

NATURAL HEALTH SHOP

400 North Coit Rd, Suite 1902, Richardson 972-664-1990 NaturalHealthTX.com Natural Healthy Shop has everyday low prices on over 9,000 health and wellness products and supplements. They specialize in special orders. The shop is fully stocked with groceries, supplements, sports nutrition, beauty products, special needs nutrition, massage, detox. Located at the intersection of Coit and Roundrock. Open 7 days a week.

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PAIN MANAGEMENT SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP

9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Suite 1009 Irving 972-580-0545 Biomodulator@senergy.us Senergy.us We are the exclusive distributor of the patented Tennant Biomodulator® PLUS & PRO. These FDA accepted non-invasive devices are designed to offer an affordable, drug free, user-friendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad, page 21.

PETS HOLLYWOOD FEED

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 selfservice dog washing stations available. Check out our famous Mississippi Made Dog beds.

PHARMACIES ABRAMS-ROYAL COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 8220 Abrams Rd, Dallas 214-349-8000 4909 W. Park Blvd, Plano 972-599-7700 ARP-RX.com

Family owned and operated since 1980, with more than 135 years of combined experience. Our pharmacists work to provide proactive solutions to restore health and wellness. We work as trusted partners with physicians and patients to develop targeted treatment plans and customized wellness programs for your unique needs. Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PACB) certified. See ad, page 3.

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Dr. Michael Einsohn 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405, Dallas 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com

8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 225, Dallas 214-361-9515 AEHF.com The only retail store in the US devoted solely to the sales of environmentally safe products for everyday use in homes, schools and businesses – we even provide environmentally safe housing. Founded in 1975, our products and the education we provide to our customers is based on extensive research into the fields of chemical sensitivity and environmental illness.

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 eval-uation and follow up care are also offered. See ad, page 24.

DEER LAKE LODGE ORGANIC SPA& WELLNESS RESORT 10500 Deer Lake Lodge Rd. Montgomery 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 renew combined 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 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas 214-331-8522 ConcordDallas.org

Concord Dallas is the church that grows people. Their core values are passion for Christ, passion for people and catalyst for change. 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.

Taoist Tai Chi internal arts of health provide a whole body, mind and spirit practice for people of all ages, bringing health, balance, flexibility, strength and stillness. The full range-of-motion moves work the tendons, joints, connective tissues and internal organs, while helping to develop a compassionate and balanced approach to life.

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 Thera-py, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad, page 38.

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.

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Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3904 Boat Club Rd, Lake Worth 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com

THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH

ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS AND THERMOGRAPHY CENTER

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Through Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy and other drug free modalities veterinarians Amy Hayek and Bill Ormston help their animal patients sustain the miracle of life. A.C.E.S. believes that the power that made the body can heal the body. We offer the highest level of drug free veterinary care available. See ad, page 21.

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TAI CHI

TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OF THE USA

SPA

5502 Ben Davis, Sachse 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com UnityOfSachse.com

Dr. Amy Hayek Dr. Bill Ormston 214-802-7815, 843-860-8336 AllCreaturesEverySpine.com

THERMOGRAPHY CENTER

AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION STORE

UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE

ALL CREATURES EVERY SPINE (A.C.E.S.)

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We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut is-sues, 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 18 & 27.

BE ZEN HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER Audra Whatley, L.Ac. CFMP 515 W. Main St, Allen 214-551-4734 Info@BeZenhwc.com BeZenhwc.com

Be Zen HWC offers acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, functional medicine, Reiki and more. The staff is dedicated to partnering with you to assist you in achieving a state of wellness and healing through various holistic methods. Audra Whatley, has worked with people from all over the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex since 2004.

ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS 2455 Ridge Road, Suite 151, Rockwall 972-771-8900 RockwallColonics.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. Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Relief from pain, stress and tension and the opportunity to achieve your highest potential.” See ad, page 23.

YARD AND GARDEN LIBERTY URBAN AGRICULTURE Irving, TX 214-531-3227 info@LibertyUrbanAgriculture.com LibertyUrbanAgriculture.com

Take the guess work out of starting a vegetable garden and eat healthy all year long. We provide professional vegetable garden design and installation services all over the Metroplex, including elevated gardens, raised-bed gardens, planting and care services, drip irrigation systems and gardening advice. Whether you live on 2 acres or .2 acres, we can help. See ad, page 15.

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NORTH HAVEN GARDENS 7700 Northaven Road, Dallas 214-363-5316 NHG.com

Family owned and operated since 1951, our comprehensive garden center and nursery sells both native plants and rare tropicals. Find aisles of rare plants and educated staff to help solve any garden problems. Monthly seminars hosted by experts help with seasonal and topical issues. We also carry garden tools and decorations.

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

Ellis County’s premier yoga studio brings peace to the mind, body and spirit. Teachers are experienced, educated and passionate about sharing their knowledge. Learn techniques to balance the body and ease hectic lifestyles. Crescent Yoga offers a wide variety of yoga styles. Over 18 classes per week. 2 Weeks Unlimited Yoga for $20.

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Providing yoga and wellness to the Metroplex since 1989, DYC is a holistic education resource center. Through the wide breath/depth of yoga classes, cutting edge somatic modalities and a multifaceted holistic wellness center with a large variety of integrative wellness services, we serve and educate our community and provide tools for healing, growth and self-exploration.

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