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PREVENTING DOG DEMENTIA
FIVE STRATEGIES TO PRESERVE COGNITIVE HEALTH
by Karen Shaw Becker
Among the many traits that dogs and humans share is the potential with aging for progressive cognitive decline, which canines can experience as early as 7 years of age. Clinical signs of cognitive decline appear in 50 percent of dogs over 11 and by the time they are 15, 68 percent display at least one sign.
The five classic and easily observable indicators of cognitive decline in dogs are decreased attention to surroundings, disinterest and apathy; decreased purposeful activity; increased sleep during a 24-hour period; intermittent anxiety expressed through apprehension, panting, moaning or shivering; and loss of formerly acquired knowledge, including house training.
Other symptoms include failure to respond to commands, difficulty hearing, inability to recognize familiar people and difficulty navigating their environment. Physical manifestations may show up as excessive licking, lack of grooming, fecal and urinary incontinence and loss of appetite.
A connection has been established between Alzheimer’s disease and periodontal disease in humans, and a recent study has revealed a similar association between gum disease and canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD). By comparing dogs with CCD and a control
Older dogs with canine cognitive dysfunction tend to show higher levels of periodontal disease, and the more severe the gum disease is, the more significant their cognitive decline.
group of healthy dogs, New York integrative veterinarian Curtis Dewey, of Elemental Pet Vets, and Mark Rishniw, of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, found that older dogs with CCD tend to show higher levels of periodontal disease, and that the more severe the gum disease is, the more significant their cognitive decline. Based on these results, at-home and veterinary dental care may be very beneficial to reduce the risk of cognitive dysfunction and should be added to these CCD prevention steps.
1. Incorporate regular exercise, socializa-
tion and mental stimulation. While they can’t exert themselves with the same intensity as younger dogs, senior canines derive tremendous benefits from walks—especially unhurried “sniffaris”—and other age-appropriate physical activity and strengthening exercises. Short periods of play time with people and other pets in controlled situations can also help. Food puzzles and treat-release toys provide fun, mental stimulation, while brief training sessions refresh their memory or teach new skills.
2. Take them to twice-yearly wellness
visits. Keep abreast of metabolic changes to catch disease early. Many Alzheimer’s patients have insulin resistance and persistent hyperglycemia, so keeping a dog’s A1c levels low and steady is important. 3. Optimize their nutrition. The best fuel for canine cognitive health is a combination of healthy fats—especially omega-3 fatty acids like sustainably sourced krill oil and medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil—and a variety of antioxidant-rich whole foods suitable for a carnivore, including high-quality protein. Eliminate refined carbohydrates like sugar, grains, potatoes and legumes, as well as extruded diets (kibble) that contain toxic byproducts of the manufacturing process that are linked to neurodegenerative disease.
4. Improve memory with nutraceuticals.
Because studies show that MCT in coconut oil can improve cognitive function in older dogs, add a quarter-teaspoon of coconut oil for every 10 pounds of body weight to food daily. Other supplements to consider are S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), jellyfish extracts, glutathione, resveratrol (Japanese knotweed), lion’s mane mushroom, vinpocetine, phosphatidylserine, curcumin, ubiquinol, digestive enzymes and probiotics. 5. Reduce doggie stress. Senior dogs, especially those with dementia, often become disoriented. To help them remain stable and reduce anxiety, stick to a consistent daily routine, feeding and walking them on a set schedule. To control arthritis and degenerative joint disease, keep dogs active and at a healthy weight. Consider acupuncture, massage, chiropractic care, stretching and hydrotherapy (exercising in water). If a dog is experiencing incontinence because of age (and not caused by an underlying condition that should be addressed), provide them with more frequent potty trips outside or reintroduce them to a crate if they were crate-trained initially. Acupuncture may also help.
If a dog has problems hearing or seeing, use odor cues like pet-friendly essential oils or pheromone products to help them find their way around. Also consider purchasing or building ramps if they’re having trouble getting into the car or up on the bed or a favorite chair. If they’re slipping or unsure on bare floors, add runners, yoga mats or area rugs.
For sleep problems, try increasing their daytime activity level. Let the dog sleep in the bedroom to ease any anxiety that may be contributing to nighttime restlessness. Melatonin supplementation may help. Guide the precious pet with clear cues and easy-to-follow instructions, and when talking to them, use a quiet, calm and loving voice.
Veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker, DVM, has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and well-being of their animals. Visit DrKarenBecker.com.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
Hike with a Naturalist: Animals Big/Small – 9-10:30am. Join a naturalist on a hike through Oliver Nature Park while learning about plants and animals that call our park home. $20/person. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl. com/4y76hj25. MONDAY, AUGUST 8
Life Under the Pond – 9-10am. Explore life under the pond. Learn about what animals and plants live in the pond while searching for micro and macro-organisms. $15/person. Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Rd, Mansfield. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/24pdzy3c TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
Dallas Sierra Club General Meeting – 7pm. Jake Poinsett, Program Manager at the Trinity River Audubon Center, will discuss his work in local conservation, preservation and environmental programs. Brookhaven College, Bldg H, Geotechnology Institute, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. DallasSierraClub.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Kayaking 101– 7:30-9:30am. Will go out in dual-seated kayaks to explore our local lakes. Enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife and plants with a naturalist. $30. Britton Park, 829 E Seeton Rd, Mansfield. 817-804-5789. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/mr42mf2w. Sound Healing Therapy – 6:30-8pm. A uniquely refreshing and relaxing sound healing and meditation experience. Donation. 6209 Verbena Ln, Irving. Register: Tinyurl.com/3j4wjp2b.
ongoing events
sunday
Carrollton Runners Club Mile + 5K – 7:30am. A low-key 5K and 1-mile race every last Sun. McInnish Park, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton. CarrolltonRunners.com.
Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification
– 9-11:30am. Participate in meditation, chanting and readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita. 9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 1011:30am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas.org. Gentle Waves – 9:15-10:15am. A healing meditative practice that moves very slow and intentional. Gaia Flow Yoga, 3000 Blackburn St, Ste 140B, Dallas. Register: GaiaFlowYoga.com. Celebration Service Live – 11am. Meditation, music and lessons on YouTube live: Unity on Greenville Dallas, TX or Cutt.ly/2tzQx4i. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-826-5683. DallasUnity.org. Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club – 2:30pm. 4th Sun (Jan-Sept). Each meeting includes a special speaker presentation covering many topics of interest to local gardeners. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214-363-5316. gdogc.org. Sunday Meditation – 3:15-4:15pm. With Lynne Patterson. Class offers many meditation techniques and styles, with a focus on mindfulness and open awareness. $10. Yoga Mart, 2201 Tucker St, Ste 101, Dallas. 214-238-2433. DallasMeditates.com. Online: Awakening Heart Meditation – 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMedita tionCenter.com.
monday
Online: Zen to Go – 12-12:45pm. Mon-Thurs. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 We Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.
Meditation Mondays via Zoom – 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.
tuesday
Online: Ananda Yoga Sadhana Practice – 5:15-7:30pm. Also Thurs. Time to recalibrate and center through this transformational practice based on the yoga teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas.org.
YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship
– 7-9pm. A meditation series for young adults in SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
Kayaking 101– 7:30-9:30am. Will go out in dual-seated kayaks to explore our local lakes. Enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife and plants with a naturalist. $30. Britton Park, 829 E Seeton Rd, Mansfield. 817-804-5789. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/mr42mf2w. SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club – 2:30pm. 4th Sun. Each meeting includes a special speaker presentation covering many topics of interest to local gardeners. Our members often share garden related give-away items at each meeting. Free. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214-363-5316. gdogc.org.
their 20s and 30s. Each evening will include a beginner-friendly walking and sitting meditation, Dharma teachings and refreshments afterwards. Donation. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.
wednesday
Hot Yoga 201 on Zoom – 6:15pm. Open to all levels. This flowing-style class links the fundamental asanas (poses) of yoga linking body, mind and breath with music. Yoga4Love Studio Cabin, Ovilla. Yoga4Love.com. Online: Meditation for Everyone – 7-8:30pm. Classes are great for beginners that want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators that want to expand their meditation. Must register: MeditationInTexas.org. Online: Metaphysics and Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Manifestation and mysticism: 2 sides of the spiritual coin. Let us practice together, while diving more deeply into universal principles and spiritual living. Open to all. Free. A Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. CSLDallas.org.
thursday
ImpactNights – More info: Inclusive-Economy. org/impactnights. Daily Harvest – Thru Aug. 11am-12pm. Join our horticulture team as they harvest fresh and seasonal produce in the garden. Included with garden admission or membership. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. Details: DallasArboretum.org.
Online: Celebrate Recovery – 6:30pm. A safe community to find support, hope and freedom from the struggles and realities that we all face through transitions, hurt, pain, loss or addiction of any kind. Free. First United Methodist Church, 777 N Walnut Creek Dr, Mansfield. FirstMethodistMansfield.org. Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30pm. Meets the 2nd Thurs each month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Currently postponed. Facebook.com/DallasVeganDrinks.
friday
Online: Friday Meditation Happy Hours
– 5:30-6:15pm. Sessions begin every hour.Release stress with breath and gentle movements as you withdraw from the external and begin the journey within 15-min guided meditation. $10/session. DallasMeditates.com.
saturday
Morning Bird Walk – 7:30-8:15pm. 3rd Sat. Join Trinity River Audubon Center for a monthly bird walk and enjoy the grounds and our amazing feathered friends. $10. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. Registration required: TrinityRiver.Audubon.org. Coppell Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. Year-round market. 768 W Main St, Coppell. CoppellFarmersMarket.org. Morning Tai Chi – 8:30am. Join Tai Chi Chuan instructor George Deerfield for this interactive class in developing strength, balance, improved breathing. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. UnityDallas.org. Second Saturday Guided Hike – 8:309:30am. Learn about our surrounding habitat while you enjoy a hike. All ages. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. Registration required: TrinityRiver.Audubon.org.
Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum and
Baby Classes – 6-7pm. Classes are held virtually online lead by our top AID instructors utilizing state of the art visual aids and activities to keep it fun and engaging while presenting the latest evidenced based material on each topic. $35/class. Child birth-Classes.com. TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
Webinar: Beat the Heat: North Texas Summer Lawn Care Guide – 12-1pm. Learn the basics on appropriate watering, fertilization, cultivation and pest management practices year-round. Free. Register: Tinyurl.com/5942xv54. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
Beautiful Beds Webinar – Enjoy your lunch in the comfort of your own space and get an overview of attractive, water-efficient plant selections to have the most beautiful beds in North Texas. Register: McKinneyTexas.org. SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
The Little Sit – 6-10am. If you want to learn how to identify the birds of North Texas, the Little Sit is the perfect way to start. A group of dedicated birders meet once a month at the end of Pad H on the West side of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com. Meadow Bird Walk – 7:30-9:30am. Birders of all skill levels welcome. A variety of birding habitats explored, and an excellent cross section of North Texas bird species can be counted. Free. Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve, South gated entrance, behind intersection of Bass & Roberta drs, Plano. ConnemaraConservancy.org.
Sprinkler Fair – 10am-12pm. Rotate through themed stations in small groups and learn how to identify irrigation components, program your controller, make simple repairs and more. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. 972-769-4130. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
Fall Vegetable Gardening – 6:30-7:30pm. An informational session with a Denton County Master Gardener to learn more about getting your fall vegetable crop started. No registration required. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W Main St, Lewisville. CityOfLewisville.com. Success with Seeds – 7-9pm. Learn the secrets to successful seed sowing from VegetableGardener. com contributor and seed master, Greg Holdsworth. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. 972-769-4130. Register: LiveGreen InPlano.obsres.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Night Hike – 8-9:30pm. On this hike, we will be in search of the nocturnal critters who roam the Preserve at night. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. Register: Tinyurl.com/bde8fy32. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Zip Line Day – 9am-12pm. Guests climb a 23-ft tree to our zip platform then proceed to a 487-ft Zip line.Purchase one ticket ($12 each) for each time you would like to travel down the zip line. Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org. Playin’ Possum, or Is It Opossum? – 10-11:30am. Come to our Refuge Rocks program to learn lots of interesting facts about the opossum. Ages 5-10. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com. MONDAY, AUGUST 22
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop – Join the Texas A&M AgriLife team to learn simple rainwater harvesting techniques, designs, benefits, and the tools needed to build and maintain a simple system. More info & register: McKinneyTexas.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23
Webinar: What’s in the Box? Demystifying Your Sprinkler Controller – 12-1pm. Learn how to program your control box and apply those skills to utilizing watering recommendations from tools like the WaterMyYard program. Free. Register: Tinyurl. com/mvu9xhtz. Recycling 203 – 12-1:30pm, webinar; 6:30-8pm, in-person. Do you want to learn more in-depth about recycling? Why are only certain items accepted for recycling? Find out about how much it costs to recycle in Plano and more. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. 972-769-4130. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
Night Hike – 8-10pm. Join our trail guides as they lead a moonlit stroll through the woods and across the prairie. $15/person. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-3550 or llela.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30
Webinar: Don’t Waste a Drop: Drip Irrigation Basics – 12-1pm. Get an overview of drip irrigation including how and where drip can be used in the landscape, different components that can be used to build your custom drip system, and tips for making simple conversions. Free. Register: Tinyurl.com/ mwakwyw5. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31
In the Know H2O Webinar – 12-1pm. Explore simple behavior changes that can also save money. Learn how the City of Plano can help your family be water-wise indoors and outdoors all year-round. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com. August 2022
Denton-Collin-Grayson-Cooke counties
Denton-Collin-Grayson-Cooke counties
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daily
Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden – Thru Oct 2. 9am-4pm, Tues-Sat; 1-4pm, Sun. Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. For dates: HeardMuseum.org.
Grapevine Farmers Market – 9am-6pm, Sun; 8am-8pm, Mon-Sat. Eat healthy with locally-grown produce and products. 520 S Main St, Ste 203, Grapevine. 817-527-7446. FarmersMar ketOfGrapevine.com. Star Coyote Events – Monthly events include gong, Tibetan bowl and crystal bowl sound journeys, shamanic journey with a drum dance, kid’s energy and creativity events, and a Wed morning class series. Please see the calendar at StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com for the exact dates and times as they change each month or call 469-344-6484. beer), and a welcoming atmosphere to create a unique dining experience. Craft & Vine, 310 S Oak St, Roanoke. 817-464-8181. CraftAndVine. Restaurant. Horizon UU Worship Service – 10:30am-12pm. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.
monday
Dairy Farm Tours – Mon-Sat, by appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk. $7/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 County Road 446, Gainesville. 940-3720343. CircleNDairy.com.
sunday
Frisco Fresh Market – 10am-4pm. Also Sat, 8am-4pm. Frisco Fresh Market, 9215 John W Elliott Dr, Frisco. 844-776-2753. FriscoFresh Market.com.
Sunday Celebration Service Agape Center for
Spiritual Living – 10am, meditation; 10:30am, service. Noah’s Event Venue, 5280 Town Square Dr, Plano. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.
Sunday Worship: Unity Spiritual Center of
Denton Service – 10am, coffee; 11am, service. Unity takes spiritual principles and makes them practical in your life. 6071 New Hope Rd, Krugerville. 214-453-0218. UnityOfNewHope.org. Sunday Brunch –10am-3pm. Serves up farmto-table shared plates, 72 taps (wine & craft
tuesday
Buddhist Sangha Online – 7-9pm. The meeting of Horizon’s Buddhist covenant group. Meditation and study of the 8-Fold Path. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church: Horizonuu.org.
thursday
Mystic Mandala Meditations – 6:30-7:30pm. Guided by Vijay Moksha. A non-denominational mindfulness practice to evolve consciousness; to go beyond the mind using the mind itself. MysticMandalaCenter.com.
saturday
2nd Saturday Bird Walk – Sept-June. 8-9:30am. Helps beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. Included in general admission; free/Heard Museum members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.
Frisco Rotary Farmers Market – Thru Oct. 8am-1pm or sellout. Local growers offer fruits and vegetables. Also offered are baked breads, meat from local ranchers, honey, arts and crafts and various other products. 4th St between Main & Elm, Frisco. FriscoRotaryFarmersMarket.com. 1st Saturday Nature Walks – 10am-12pm. Monthly naturalist-led nature walk. Each season at LLELA is different, and we never know what we’ll find. All ages. $5/vehicle. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-3550 or llela.org.
Blackland Prairie Raptor Center First Satur-
days – 10am-2pm. Meet raptors up-close. Take guided prairie hikes. Kids activities. Bring a picnic lunch. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Erich Neupert: 972442-7607. BPRaptorCenter.org.
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ACUPUNCTURE & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
ACUPUNCTURE AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CENTER
1320 W. Walnut Hill Ln, Irving 18601 LBJ #501, Mesquite 972-444-0660 DrChapa.com
Estab lished in 2009, our amazing team of Doctors have trained and graduated from the best Universities and Hospitals in China, S. Korea, Taiwan and Japan. We use the best of Eastern Medicine using Micro & Laser Acupuncture and herbal medicine for those that are in pain and suffering and have amazing success rates. See ad, page 3.
NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE
Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com
Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. All-natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.
BRAIN HEALTH
CERESET PLANO
1033 E 15th St, Plano, 75074 214-892-2273 Plano.Cereset.com
Cereset can help your brain reset itself, restoring your brain’s rhythm naturally, enabling it to manage stress more effectively. Cereset sessions jump start the process of re-balancing your brain, and can help issues leading to trouble sleeping, restlessness and anxiety, inability to focus or lack of joy. Periodic “tune-ups” provide ongoing support, ensuring long-term brain balance. See ad on page 3.
Whoever is happy will make others happy too. ~Anne Frank CHIROPRACTIC
NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE
Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com
Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. All-natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.
EDUCATION
DALLAS COLLEGE
1601 South Lamar, Dallas 214-378-1824 DCCCD.edu
Dallas College has seven campuses, including El Centro, Brookhaven, Mountain View, Eastfield, Richland, Cedar Valley and Northlake. Dallas College serves the region with accredited one and two year certificates, degrees and core credit courses guaranteed to transfer to Texas colleges and universities.
THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL
11600 Welch Road, Dallas 214- 363-6311 Hockaday.org
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.
JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS
12345 Inwood Rd, Dallas 972-387-8700 JesuitCP.org
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. 2540 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas 75229 800-637-8337/214-902-2429 AskAdmissions@parker.edu Parker.edu
More patients want alternative methods of treatment that are healthy, holistic and non-invasive. Earning your degree from Parker University in Functional Nutrition, Strength and Human Performance, Integrative Health can put you in position to help them. Offering top level experience and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Council on Chiropractic Education, and the Commission of Massage Therapy Accreditation.
FARMERS MARKET
SAINT MICHAELS FARMERS MARKET
8011 Douglas Ave, Dallas 75225 SaintMichaelsMarket.com
Market opens every Saturday, from 8am to noon, April 17th through September 25th, plus 3rd Sat. of Oct, Nov, and Dec. Located in west parking lot of Saint Michaels Church. Local vendors and growers with 100% of products grown or made by them. Vendors adhere to CDC safety protocols. Masks provided; social distancing required.
FOOD
N & P FARM & DAIRY, LLC
713 County Road 610, Farmersville 972-658-0291
A Texas licensed Grade A Raw Milk Dairy providing raw cow milk, raw goat milk, kiefer, homemade chocolate milk, craft raw chocolate, coffee sauces, coffee milk, buttermilk as well as cage-free eggs, pastured chicken, and seasonal vegetables are also available. You can taste milk before buying. Follow product availability and farm happenings on our Facebook page.
GARDEN CENTERS
MARSHALL GRAIN COMPANY GARDEN CENTER
3525 William D Tate Ave, Grapevine 76051 817-416-6600 MarshallGrain.com
Nature’s merchant since 1946, providing organic gardening expertise and supplies, plants for our Texas climate, pet supplies including a choice of raw diets, wet meals and kibbles; landscaping design and installation, classes, unique gifts, and the best customer service this side of DFW. Check out our events and weekly promos.
7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas 214-363-5316 NHG.com
Serving Dallas since 1951, NHG has grown into one of the most reStart Your Victory Gardenspected horticultural establishments in North Texas by serving our cusfor a Lifetime of Health & Wellnesstomers with quality and value. Offering gardening and plant education, concierge services, DIY classes, video library, gifts and more. See ad, page 4.
Plant For Fall Harvest:
Direct Seed Outdoors (O), Start Seeds Indoors (IN)
Through August 15: August 1 - August 25:
Winter Squash by seed (O) Broccoli by seed (IN) Black Eyed Peas by seed (O) Brussels Sprouts by seed (IN) Southern Peas by seed (O) Cabbage by seed (IN) Okra by seed (IN)/(O) Cauliflower by seed (IN) Black Eyed Peas by seed (O) Corn by seed (O) Cucumbers by seed (O) August 1 - September 15: Kohlrabi by seed (IN) Pinto Beans by seed (O) Snap Pole Beans by seed (O) Snap Bush Beans by seed (O) Swiss Chard by seed (IN) Yellow Bush Beans by seed (O) Zucchini Squash by seed (O) Open Daily 9AM-5PM. Visit NHG.com for more info.
7700 Northaven Rd. Dallas, TX 75230 214-363-5316
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.
PRIMACARE
13 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex 888-286-4603 PrimaCare.com
With 13 Urgent Care Centers, PrimaCare serves the medical needs of area families with courtesy, convenience and compassion. Open 7 days a week with extended hours. No appointment necessary. Most insurance accepted. Use our Call Ahead Service and wait where your want. Open: Monday–Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday–Sunday 8am–5pm.
HOLISTIC DENTISTRY
FLOURISH DENTAL BOUTIQUE
Dr. Toni Engram 415 State St #800, Richardson 75082 469-676-2777 Flourish.dental At Flourish Dental Boutique, we believe the best dentistry is often the least dentistry. We help your body thrive on its own with therapies that enrich and empower its natural healing processes. As a holistic and biological dental practice, we choose safe materials and treatment protocols with special attention to your nutrition and overall wellness. See ad, page 5. Dr. Philip Kozlow Dr. Josh Rowell 5050 Quorum Dr, Suite 300, Dallas 972-458-2464 DallasDentist.net
We strive to provide healthy, green alternatives for our dental patients by providing digital x-rays, mercury safe restorative options and chemical free dental hygiene products. Committed to total body wellness while avoiding the use of toxic materials, and continuing education to ensure treatments are up to date and effective in a kind and caring environment. See ad, page 37..
LYNN DENTAL CARE
Dr. D. Brock Lynn 6190 LBJ Freeway #900, Dallas 972-934-1400 LynnDentalCare.com Practicing dentistry for over 38 years, specializing in periodontics, Dr. Lynn is board-certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontics and Dental implants. He practices dentistry with a holistic approach and is a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine &Toxicology as well as the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health. See ad, page 19.
SMILE UP DENTISTRY
Dr. Sonya Reddy 3000 FM 307, #300, Bartonville 940-301-0947 SmileUpDentistry.com
Dr.Reddy believes oral health leads to overall health and function has to coincide with form. With 15 years of experience, providing quality and compassionate care for whole family. Dr.Reddy is an expert in sleep, apnea, implant and orthodontic care along with regular checkups and cleanings. We provide Smart protocol in removing toxic silver fillings. See ad, page 15.
TMJ PLUS WELLNESS CENTER
Dr. Becky Coats, DDS, MAGD, LVIF, FIDIA, FAACP 2631 Ira E Woods Ave, Grapevine 817-481-6888 TMJPlus.com
Instead of focusing just on your teeth, we also look at dental issues connected with other health problems you may be having. We collaborate with Thermography, Lymphatic Drainage, and Osteopathic Medicine practitioners. Call today for TMJ Pain Relief, Sleep Apnea, Frenuloplasty(Tongue Tie), Biological Dentistry, Physiologic Orthodontics, Headache Relief, Mercury Fillings Removal, Metal Free Ceramic Implants. 44 Dallas Metroplex Edition NADallas.com 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 45.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICAL
DR. CARLOS CHAPA, ND, OMD, L.AC, PH.D
1320 W. Walnut Hill Ln, Irving 18601 LBJ #501, Mesquite 972-444-0660 DrChapa.com
Trained in Asia, graduated from a Korean University, Dr. Chapa holds a Naturopathic Doctorate Degree and a PhD in Eastern Medicine specializing in Neurological issues. A former medic/ nurse since 1995, this unique training has given confidence from many Physicians to refer their patients. Dr. Chapa is founder and medical director of AIMC established in 2009.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER DALLAS
Dr. Elizabeth Seymour, MD 399 Melrose Dr., Suite A, Richardson 214-368-4132 EHCD.COM
A nationally recognized medical facility specializing in the relationship of health and disease to environmental factors. Thorough investigation is made to determine the cause and correlation of the patent’s disease process to environmental factors. A leader in the field treating mold exposure/sensitivity; oil spill, pesticides and chemical exposure; chemical sensitivities, immune dysregulation and much more.
TENNANT INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Dr. Jerry Tennant MD, Medical Director 35 Veranda Lane, Ste 100, Colleyville 972-580-1156 TennantInstitute.us
Providing traditional “standard-ofcare” medicine using prescription as well as complementary medicine. Recognizing that the human body is not simply a collection of independent parts but rather an integrative whole -we treat it that way. Conditions treated include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as thyroid support, adrenal support, hormone replacement. essential oil therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. See ad, page 47.
BACK2BASICS FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION BY NITI
Niti Shah, PT, MS, CNS, LDN 3365 Regent Blvd., Ste 130, Irving TX 75063 972-514-7956 Back2BasicsFXN.com Chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmunity have reached pandemic levels. My goal is to shift attention away from suppressing symptoms with drugs—to addressing the root cause of conditions with nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle change. As a Board-certified Clinical Nutritionist, I will show you the transformative power of a back to basics approach.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
SENERGY MEDICAL GROUP
9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy East, Ste 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 47.
PHARMACY
ABRAMS ROYAL COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
8220 Abrams Rd, Dallas 214-349-8000 4904 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.
Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask yourself if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future. ~Deepak Chopra
4503 West Lovers Lane, Dallas 214-351-5681 CelebrationRestaurant.com The original farm-to-table Food You Can restaurant in north Texas, inFeel Good About! cluding catering and takeDallas’ ORIGINAL farm-to-table restaurant out Market. With a full -service bar, we celebrate years Fresh • Local • Sustainable of serving delicious, affordable, locally sourced food. We offer gluten free al• Local, free-range, 100% grass-fed beef from Springerhill Ranch ternatives, clean water raised salmon and sustainably raised seafood, cage free poultry and 100% • No antibiotics ever, vegetarian grass fed beef. Come in today, order in or take-out. See ad, page 7. fed, cage-free chicken from Perdue Farms • Verlasso salmon raised in the clean waters of Patagonia
Restaurant - 214-351-5681 | 4503 West Lovers Lane Dallas, Texas 75209 Catering - 214-351-2456 • Market - 214-352-0031SPIRITUAL CelebrationRestaurant.com
As Celebration continues to serve delicious, affordable and locally sourced food, we want to thank our friends and customers for your loving and loyal support! CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas 214-331-8522 ConcordDallas.tv
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 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm and online at Streamingfaith.com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor. 4300 MacArthur Ave #150, Dallas 214-434-1175 OhZoneClinics.com
Offering state of the art ozone therapy to clean your body inside and out, to refuel your body with clean oxygen to help build your immune system. Other wellness services offered include: Beauty Angel, Detoxification, Curewave laser therapy, IV therapy and supplements, much more. Call today for your $20 ozone treatment.
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 time-honored healing traditions-Massage, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic, iV therapy, Juicing and Colonics work. RCW offers all of these things, come visit us and begin your journey to optimum wellness.
UNITY CHURCH OF SACHSE
5502 Ben Davis, Sachse 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com UnityOfSachse.com We teach positive psychology based on Spiritual teachings of Jesus. Services are held Sundays at 11:30am. Join us as we share truths and principles to help along your spiritual journey. Each week’s message and all events are posted on our website for your convenience. Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available. YOGA
CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO & ECO-BOUTIQUE
Dawn Harris, RYT500 306 W Ave F, Midlothian 214-817-8597 CrescentYogaStudio.com
Ellis county’s premier yoga studio and eco-boutique offers a variety of weekly classes, specialty workshops, private yoga and reiki sessions as well as natural health and wellness events. Come feel your stress and tensions away. New student intro offer: 2 weeks unlimited Yoga for $20. Empowering a healthy lifestyle.
HOMEOPATHY
Works with your Body for Whole Health, Healing and Prevention
Natural • Nontoxic • Holistic Healthy Healing Arts, LLC
Learn More! Contact: Cathy Lemmon 469-383-8442
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