Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex August 2023 Issue

LIFELONG LEARNING

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School is a Many-Splendored Thing

As we hunker down in the record-breaking August heat and try to enjoy the last lazy, hazy days of summer, we can look forward to what’s become a kind of second New Year in U.S. culture. Back-to-school time brings excitement, anticipation and the opportunity for growth and learning—not just for students and teachers returning to classrooms, but for everyone. This is a time to embark on new learning journeys, as returning to school has evolved beyond the traditional institutions.

We’ve come to recognize that education isn’t confined to a particular age or setting; it’s a lifelong pursuit. It enriches our minds, broadens our horizons and cultivates a more sustainable, enlightened society. Even if we haven’t had kids in the house in years, we’re all still wired for constant learning. It’s baked into our society, like New Year’s Eve, signifying a fresh start and a chance to set new goals, pursue new interests, challenge ourselves and acquire new skills that will shape our future.

The makers of this Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex magazine have always been advocates of sustainable living and holistic well-being. We know that education is a powerful tool to shape individuals and communities into greener, healthier versions of themselves. That is why this issue is dedicated to the different ways of learning that can be seamlessly woven into our everyday lives.

One of the foundations of lifelong learning is the idea that knowledge knows no bounds and can be acquired from myriad sources. In these pages, you will find inspiring stories of individuals that have pursued unconventional learning paths through sports, hands-on experiences or interactions with diverse communities. From local artisans preserving traditional crafts to innovative entrepreneurs implementing sustainable practices, we celebrate those that have embraced continuous education to foster positive change in our region.

We have always been committed to highlighting sustainable initiatives and practices that empower our readers to make conscious choices for their own health and well-being and for the planet. In “Lifelong Learning: Benefits of Being the Forever Student,” Linda Sechrist explores the eye-opening personal, professional, mental and emotional gains that come with continuing to feed our intellectual hunger. In other articles, we delve into school and community initiatives to create green campuses, develop ecofriendly curricula and provide immersive nature experiences for people of all ages.

We also recognize that the pursuit of knowledge is not limited to formal education, but extends to the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit. So we also share expert insights on healing nature, eating around food sensitivities and integrating well-being into our daily routines. We firmly believe that when we prioritize self-awareness and personal growth, the positive impact extends far beyond us to those around us.

As North Texas continues to evolve into a vibrant hub of innovation, sustainability and healthy living, we hope you will continue to find inspiration in our stories of individuals, practitioners and organizations paving the way for a better tomorrow. Through this and every issue, we hope to empower a community that values learning in all its forms and supports the growth of each member.

Fall is not just a season of new beginnings for students, but a reminder for us all to embrace lifelong learning as an integral part of our existence. Let’s celebrate the joy of gaining knowledge, sharing wisdom and collectively building a greener, healthier, more sustainable world.

Thank you for being a part of our journey at Natural Awakenings. We are glad to be a trusted source of inspiration, information and ideas that empower you to live your healthiest life on a healthy planet.

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New Bone Scanning Technology

Trinity Functional Medicine Group is introducing North Texans to the Echolight Bone Density Scan device, which provides for cutting-edge technology bone health assessments. The non-invasive, radiation-free procedure offers unparalleled accuracy in measuring bone density and assessing bone health. Using advanced ultrasound technology, the Echolight technology provides precise information about bone strength, density and potential risks for osteoporosis, a condition affecting millions of Americans, particularly women and the elderly.

DFW residents can benefit from this painless and quick procedure, which requires no special preparation. The scan takes just a few minutes and patients receive immediate results, enabling early detection of bone-related issues and empowering individuals to take proactive measures to maintain their bone health. Naturopathic physician Dr. Sowmya Sridharan says, "Our technology sets a new standard for precision and convenience in bone density assessment."

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Texas Pinners Conference

The world of creativity will take center stage at the Pinners Conference from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., September 22, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., September 23, at the Will Rogers Memorial Center for Pinterest enthusiasts. Girls’ Night Out is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m., September 22.

With 110 interactive classes, workshops and demonstrations led by industry experts, influencers and professionals in their respective fields, participants can learn new techniques, gain insights and discover innovative crafting ideas.

A trade show with more than 250 vendors features curated products, services and resources to enhance creative endeavors. From the latest home décor trends to delectable culinary delights, fashionable accessories, beauty essentials, self-improvement tools.

General admission is $12 and includes access to the trade show. Children 8 and under are free. Class tickets include general admission. Girls’ Night Out is $19 and includes a gift and one class of choice. For more information, visit tx.pinnersconference.com.

Saddle Up for the State Fair and Rodeo

The 95th annual nonprofit North Texas Fair & Rodeo will take place from August 18 through 26, at the North Texas Fairgrounds, in Denton. Highlights include fair food, carnival rides, nightly rodeos and hot country music. There will be talented musical artists, professional and youth rodeos, livestock exhibitions, a premier midway and special exhibits. Nightly rodeos start at 7:30 p.m., followed by country music performances on two stages throughout the event with artists such as Aaron Watson, Scotty McCreery, La Mafia and more. Eight hundred seats have been added to the Coors Rodeo Arena and more remote parking options will be available on Saturdays at Texas Woman’s University in addition to the two lots at First Baptist Church and the original Denton High School.

All revenue is reinvested into programs, scholarships and facilities dedicated to preserving Western heritage. The rodeo contributes around $500,000 each year to area youth and has a significant economic impact on Denton County and the city of Denton.

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The42-acre Charles F. Ladd Nature Preserve has been established as Duncanville’s first nature park at 609 West Danieldale Road. 10-Mile Creek runs through the heart of the property. It was gifted to the city by former Duncanville business owner and real estate mogul Bob Ladd in 1998, and the deed restricted the property for “purposes related to the promotion or advancement of cultural, artistic or educational objectives,” defined as libraries, educational facilities, interactive learning centers, theaters for live performing arts, indoor ice rink, botanical gardens and nature trails.

The property sat untouched for 25 years, and practical tasks remain such as erecting a boundary fence, establishing rules and erecting signage. Long-term goals include acquiring grants, building trails, creating an eco-friendly educational arena and restoring the native prairie.

Garden in a Coal Mine

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Jewett Mine lignite coal mine, which is being reclaimed as part of the NRG Energy Dewey Prairie Garden, located in Freestone County 60 miles east of Waco, is part of the effort to restore the 35,000-acre mine. The generator began running on cleaner-burning coal from Wyoming in 2016.

The garden has yielded about 10,000 pounds of produce for six food pantries since it began harvesting in April 2022. Texan by Nature, which manages the garden, estimates it has served approximately 2,000 people per month in Limestone, Freestone and Leon counties in a relative food desert.

In 1975, the Texas Legislature authorized the Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the Texas’ oil and gas industry, to regulate surface coal mining. In 1977, the federal government created a fund to help pay for cleaning up old mines and required companies to restore the land to its prior condition after closing a mine.

NRG, which allotted $112 million to restore the mine, has set aside nine more acres to expand the garden, which was started as a pilot project. It is hoped that the garden can show how industry can work with local communities for benefit of all.

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40 Years of Modern Transportation

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), a public transportation agency that serves Dallas and 12 surrounding cities with multimodal public transit services and customer facilities tailored to make exploring North Texas easy, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. It transports passengers to employment and arts districts, entertainment and special events. DART is offering free rides

on August 13, the official anniversary. On Tuesdays, two people can ride for the price of one.

Created in 1983 by voters and now one of the largest transit agencies in the country, DART began operating in 1984. Its buses, light rail vehicles, commuter rail vehicles, paratransit vehicles and streetcars serve more than 220,000 passengers each weekday. In addition to light rail, DART operates a network of bus routes that serve the Dallas area and neighboring cities. The bus service complements the rail system and helps ensure broader coverage of the

The agency has made significant investments in its infrastructure over the years to ensure that it can continue to meet the needs of its customers. In 2010, the Green Line light rail extension added 28 miles of rail service to the system, connecting downtown Dallas with Carrollton, Farmers Branch and Richardson.

DART has implemented several initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable living such as the first compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station which is used to fuel its CNG buses, in 2011. It also operates a fleet of hybrid

buses that use less fuel. The agency has also partnered with organizations to promote healthy living initiatives, including bike sharing programs and walking trails. This summer, DART is presenting these 40 ideas for the perfect summer staycation enjoyment.

For more information, call l-214-979-1111 or visit DART.org.

Aquariums and wildlife

Dallas claims two aquariums - both DARTable. The Children’s Aquarium Dallas, near the Green Line’s Fair Park Station, brings out your inner kid with stingray interactions and much more. The Dallas World Aquarium features a large rainforest exhibit, sharks and penguins, near West End Station on all four rail lines. And for a family outing, it’s hard to beat catching DART Rail to Dallas Zoo Station. More than 400 species of wildlife await. For a longer adventure, take the Trinity Railway Express<https://trinityrailwayexpress. org/> and visit the Fort Worth Zoo or the SeaQuest aquarium.

Galleries

Plenty of art in North Texas is at off-

the-beaten-path venues. Check out the ArtCentre of Plano, right across Haggard Park from Downtown Plano Station on the Red Line, or the Janette Kennedy Gallery, walkable from Cedars Station on the Red or Blue Lines.

Gardens

Gardens provide a peaceful respite in the city. The kid-friendly Texas Discovery Gardens, near the Green Line’s Fair Park Station, is resplendent with native plantings and a butterfly habitat. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden offers vibrant seasonal displays and year-round programming, and you can get there on Bus Route 214.

Iconic Spots

These selfie-worthy places give our cities a sense of identity. The Mustangs at Las Colinas, a larger-than-life bronze sculpture of galloping horses, is walkable from Las

History

Options for history buffs include The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, both a short walk from West End Station on all four DART Rail lines. The African American Museum in Fair Park is a prized institution just steps from Fair Park Station on the Green Line. A short walk from the Orange Line’s Las Colinas Urban Center Station, you’ll find the Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum & Sculpture.

Colinas Urban Center Station on the Orange Line. In downtown Dallas, the 30-foot-tall “Giant Eyeball” has become one of the city’s most distinctive landmarks. It’s a few blocks from Akard Station on all four DART Rail lines. And don’t miss Traveling Man, a threepart sculpture of a stainless-steel, musically inclined robot, all surrounding Deep Ellum Station on the Green Line.

Museums

There is a treasure trove of art museums in the Dallas Arts District, including the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Crow Collection of Asian Art. All are walkable from Pearl/Arts District Station on all four DART Rail lines.

Nostalgia

Celebrate the unique heritage of North

Texas communities. Farmers Branch Historical Park is an outdoor gem with numerous 19th-century buildings, including a train depot, school, and old church. The park is walkable from Farmers Branch Station on the Green Line. Dallas’ Old City Park is a collection of buildings and furnishings as old as 1840. Get there on Bus Route 13. Haggard Park, next to Downtown Plano Station on the Red Line, is home to the Interurban Railway Museum, with interactive exhibits and a historic railcar.

Parks and Trails

Some of the region’s signature parks and trails are DARTable. Klyde Warren Park is walkable from St. Paul Station on all four DART Rail lines or the M-Line trolley. The Spring Creek Nature Area is accessible from Richardson’s Galatyn Park Station on the Red Line, while the extensive Campion Trail is near Irving’s Las Colinas Urban Center Station on the Orange Line. These are only a few options.

Maximizing Lutein in Green Smoothies

Research indicates that lutein is essential for eye health, suppresses inflammation and offers cardiovascular health benefits. Because the human body cannot make this powerful antioxidant, it is important to include it in the diet by eating dark, leafy vegetables, such as spinach and kale.

A new study in the journal Nutrients has found that coconut milk is the most effective plant-based milk to liberate lutein from spinach in green smoothies. The scientists from Linköping University, in Sweden, tested 14 liquids, and only four increased lutein liberation in spinach smoothies. Compared to blending spinach with water alone, coconut milk without additives was found to improve lutein liberation by 42 percent. Improved lutein liberation was also found with high-fat cow’s milk (36 percent), medium-fat cow’s milk (30 percent) and coconut milk with additives (25 percent). Researchers noted that soy milk with and without additives actually reduced lutein liberation by 40 percent and 61 percent, respectively.

Reducing Pain With Music Therapy

Diet May Impact Risk of Miscarriage

One in six pregnancies ends in miscarriage. While there are many known causes, including chromosomal problems and infections in the womb, nearly half of pregnancy losses remain unexplained.

Researchers at the University of Birmingham, in the UK, analyzed 20 studies that examined the eating habits of 63,838 healthy women of childbearing age in the months before and shortly after conception to see whether there was evidence of an association with a lower or higher chance of miscarriage. The review, published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, found that, compared to low consumption, high intake of fruit was associated with a 61 percent reduction in miscarriage risk, and high vegetable intake was associated with a 41 percent reduction.

Risk reduction was also linked to dairy products (37 percent), grains (33 percent), seafood (19 percent) and eggs (19 percent). The evidence was uncertain for red meat, white meat, fat and oil, and sugar substitutes. The researchers looked at whether specific types of diets (such as the Mediterranean Diet or Fertility Diet) were also linked to miscarriage risk, but they could not find evidence that following any of these diets lowered or raised risk.

A new study in the journal PAIN Reports conducted by researchers at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, in Cleveland, looked at patient outcomes in pain reduction after music therapy. The study examined music therapy interventions provided to 1,056 adults that reported moderate to severe pre-session pain, anxiety or stress. Interventions included listening to live, music-assisted relaxation and imagery, and active music making. After a single music therapy session, the patients reported clinically significant reductions in pain, anxiety and stress.

Additionally, patients receiving a music therapy session in which pain management was a goal were 4.32 times more likely to report pain reduction than those receiving the therapy without such a goal. While music therapy may be an effective, non-drug therapy for acute pain and distress management, additional research is needed to determine which characteristics of music therapy interventions influence pain improvements.

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Colon Cancer Rising Among

Young Adults

Colon cancer is on the rise in young adults, according to a report published in the journal Science. Colorectal cancer diagnosed in individuals under the age of 50 is known as early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC). The most common symptoms include abdominal pain and rectal bleeding. Patients with EOCRC are often diagnosed with more advanced-stage disease and have worse survival rates compared to a later onset of the disease.

EOCRC has risen at a rate of 2 to 4 percent per year since the 1990s and is anticipated to become the leading cause of cancer death in those aged 20 to 49 by the year 2030. One in five colorectal cancer (CRC) cases diagnosed today are in people younger than 55, compared to one in 10 cases in 1995, according to the American Cancer Society.

The increased risk is carried through generations due to changes in environmental risk factors that disproportionately affect those born in recent decades compared to those born earlier. Obesity and other conditions related to metabolic syndrome, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia and Type 2 diabetes are associated with CRC risk. Dietary factors, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, red and processed meat, and Western diets, have also been implicated, as has the increased use of antibiotics, environmental toxins and higher rates of cesarean sections and other surgical procedures. Other possible reasons include genetics, low screening rates and misdiagnoses. Research ers also call for more research on the microbiome for EOCRC early detection and assessment.

Tattoo Science and Concerns

People have decorated their bodies with tattoos for millennia for ceremonial and religious reasons, and many people today use them as a form of self-expression. Tattoo inks are usually made of a mixture of solid particles, molecular dyes, binders and water. The color of the tattoo comes from light being reflected or absorbed by the particles and dyes. While tattoo artists must be licensed to operate for safety reasons, the inks used for tattoos are unregulated in the U.S.

Researchers from Binghamton University, in New York, analyzed almost 100 inks and found that even when these products included an ingredient label, they were not accurate. The team also detected particles that could be harmful to cells.

“Every time we looked at one of the inks, we found something that gave me pause,” says John Swierk, Ph.D., the project’s principal investigator. “For example, 23 of 56 different inks analyzed to date suggest an azo-containing dye is present.” Although many azo pigments do not cause health concerns when they are chemically intact, bacteria or ultraviolet light can degrade them into another nitrogen-based compound that is a potential carcinogen. In addition, the team analyzed 16 inks using electron microscopy, and about half contained particles small

Once this data has been peer reviewed, the findings will

El Niño Is Here

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, El Niño and La Niña are the warm and cool phases of a climate pattern across the tropical Pacific. The patterns shift back and forth every two to seven years and vary in strength, causing changes in ocean temperature that lead to droughts, floods and heat waves in different parts of the world.

El Niño has the strongest influence on U.S. winter weather, but in the summer, it reduces hurricane activity in the Caribbean and Atlantic. The pattern also makes it wetter across the southern third to half of the country, including California, while regions in the Pacific Northwest and parts of the Ohio Valley are dry and warm. Outside the U.S., El Niño brings drier weather to Australia, Indonesia, India, and parts of southern Africa and northern South America, and wetter conditions in Southeast Argentina, parts of Chile and Northeast Africa.

This year’s El Niño formed earlier than usual, increasing the possibility of a strong effect on the weather, which when combined with human-caused warming, could result in record high global temperatures. Experts also say it is possible that record hot Atlantic Ocean water may counteract El Niño’s usual suppression of hurricanes this year.

Saving the Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is one of the most unique bodies of water in the world. It is the lowest spot on Earth and home to rich, therapeutic minerals. However, each year, its water level drops about four feet, causing the lake to recede and the surrounding landscape to change dramatically. As the water continues to dry up, beautiful, yet eerie, salt formations are left at the shore. These salt deposits create huge sinkholes that swallow up beaches, parking lots, and basil and watermelon farms surrounding the lake. While climate change seems to be exacerbating the

New Species Found in Deep-Sea Mining Zone

Biologists have discovered more than 5,000 new species of marine life in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), an untouched seabed in the Pacific Ocean spanning nearly 2 million square miles between Hawaii and Mexico. Remarkably, approximately 90 percent of the species are entirely new to science. In a paper published in the journal Current Biology, scientists provided the first list of CCZ species, although most of them have not yet been named or described. The checklist focuses on multicellular ani mals dwelling on the ocean floor.

This research is crucial for assessing the potential consequences of deep-sea mining in the CCZ. The seafloor is rich with cobalt, manganese, nickel, copper and zinc— minerals that are critical for renewable energy technologies. Already, 31 exploration contracts have been awarded to several mining companies. Excavation in the CCZ has not yet begun, and scientists, activists and governments have urged caution until researchers are able to evaluate and better understand the impact that mining would have on this unique marine ecosystem.

receding water,

the progressive decline of the Dead Sea is primarily caused by another manmade issue. Fresh water that used to flow from the Sea of Galilee and the Jordan River into the Dead Sea is being diverted for drinking water and irrigation in Israel, Jordan and Syria. Additionally, Israeli and Jordanian companies consistently evaporate Dead Sea water to harvest its minerals. Potential solutions to save this world beauty include building a canal from the Red Sea and boosting the Jordan River’s flow into the Dead Sea. A lack of significant action to desalinate the lake may lead to the loss of this historical site.

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Power Walking Innovation

Climate Victory Gardens

A basic law of physics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed. Kinetic energy pushes us forward each time we take a step. According to the Mayo Clinic, the average American takes 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day, with many aiming for 10,000 or more. That’s a great deal of energy that gets transferred to the ground unused.

As a design and technology student in London, Laurence Kemball-Cook devised a plan to collect the secondhand energy of footsteps and store it in a usable format. In 2009, a kinetic floor tile that could generate clean electricity was born. Today, Kemball-Cook is CEO of Pavegen, one of many companies looking for ways to advance sustainable energy. Pavegen has installed more than 200 projects in 37 countries.

Pavegen’s sidewalks are made of tile-like triangular platforms. When someone steps on a tile, a flywheel is activated to spin extremely fast, generating power that is sent to and stored in a battery. Although these smart sidewalks do not have the capacity to power entire cities, they can provide energy to office spaces, shopping malls, neighborhoods with streetlamps, sports games and music festivals. While the company works to lower costs and extend their application, Pavegen has been using its energy-producing sidewalks as an educational tool for sustainability awareness.

During World War II, an estimated 20 million Americans planted individual and community “victory gardens” to assist the war efforts by producing more than 40 percent of the fresh fruits and vegetables consumed in the country at the time. As the world faces a different kind of threat today, Green America is encouraging and training people to plant “climate victory gardens” to restore soil health and draw down carbon as a way to help solve the climate crisis.

The project invites people to log their garden on an online map (GreenAmerica.org/climate-victory-gardens), showing the cumulative impact of their effort. More than 20,000 climate victory gardens have already been planted, collectively sequestering approximately 4,740 tons of carbon per year, which is equivalent to eliminating the emissions from driving more than 39 million miles.

The mission of Green America, a nonprofit, is to mobilize and empower consumers, investors, businesses and the marketplace to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. Green America provides information on regenerative gardening in down-to-earth terms for beginners and seasoned pros. They also provide resources on related topics, such as organic fertilizers and pesticides, raising chickens, growing food indoors, composting, supporting pollinators and building a rain barrel.

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LIFELONG LEARNING BENEFITS OF BEING THE FOREVER STUDENT

by Linda Sechrist

It’s never too late to take an evening drawing class at the local high school, learn a language with the help of an app or get one-on-one tutoring from a piano instructor. Adults of any age can find personal and professional benefits when they engage in what is termed “lifelong learning”. It is a great way to spice up retirement, acquire skills for a coveted promotion, master new technology, express creativity or simply keep the mind sharp.

Lifelong learners are generally curious, self-motivated and passionate individuals. Their continuing educational pursuits can lead to mental and emotional benefits, including healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Brain Benefits

In a study published in the journal Psychological Science involving 200 seniors, neuroscientists at the Center for Vital Longevity at The University of Texas at Dallas found that sustained engagement in cognitively demanding, novel activities—such as learning digital photography or quilting—significantly enhanced memory function in older adults. The researchers were surprised to discover that the control group, which engaged in fun, social activities without learning a new skill, did not perform as well in memory tests.

In a report published in the journal Neurology, Dr. Keith Johnson from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that people engaged in higher levels of intellectual stimulation throughout their lives can delay the onset of memory problems and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, although it does not represent a cure for the illness.

The mind is a use-it-or-lose-it tool, says Dr. Lise Van Susteren, a general and forensic psychiatrist in Washington, D.C. “What better way to use our short-term and long-term memory than to engage in lifelong learning? The older we get, the less likely we are to exercise short-term memory. We program our phones with numbers we call regularly. We store passwords and usernames in our computers and never attempt to memorize credit card numbers,” she explains. “We’re not using our brains enough, leaving us open to being replaced by AI [artificial intelligence]. The brain is a muscle to be exercised regularly or like a car that you must keep tuned up.”

Susteren points to a five-year study of London taxi drivers, which found that the hippocampus, a part of the brain that is crucial for long-term memory and spatial navigation, was larger than average in the brains of these cabbies. What’s more, the neuroscientists at University College London were able to show through magnetic resonance imaging that this gray-matter growth occurred over a four-year period after the drivers had memorized an intricate network of 25,000 streets and thousands of routes to tourist attractions and city hotspots. According to Van Susteren, this study suggests that intensive learning can spur the brain to grow over time.

Making Every Day Count

Ingrid Bianca Byerly, director of the Humanitarian Challenges Focus Program and senior lecturing fellow in the Thompson Writing Program, at Duke University, describes lifelong learners as audacious, curious and fun-loving people that passionately seize the day. In a TEDxStGeorge talk entitled “The New Fountain of Youth: Lifelong Learning”, she recounts the invigorating experience of being on the faculty of three Semester at Sea voyages, where she taught undergraduate students and lifelong learners world music and public-speaking advocacy for global humanitarian causes.

“Entering college, you’re asking yourself, ‘What am I going to

do for a job and a paycheck?’ and at retirement, you’re asking, ‘What is my purpose, and what am I going to do with the rest of my life for my personal fulfillment and enrichment?’” Byerly expresses admiration for lifelong learners that pursue life goals, learn to play musical instruments, take art classes, climb mountains or write memoirs, and surmises that the secret to staying young and keeping the mind alive is adult education.

Life-Altering Pursuits

For some lifelong learners, seeking new opportunities and embracing change are compelling motivators. Take Maia Toll, for example. In 2006, she followed a whim to study herbalism with a traditional healer in Ireland. For the elementary school teacher living in Beacon, New York, botanical herbs had only been a hobby up to that point.

“Apprenticing with Eleanor changed everything,” she says of her experience with her Irish-based mentor. “I had the space in my life and money from selling my house. Three months turned into nearly a year, and upon returning home, I continued studying for four more years.”

Toll left her teaching career to become a full-time herbalist and is now the co-owner of a shop called Herbiary, with locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Asheville, North Carolina, where she lives. She has taught herbalism at West Chester University in their School of Public Health, led a study program in the Amazon rainforest and written several books, including her latest, Letting Magic In. As she explains, “Lifelong learning can change your life at any age.”

A Greater Commitment to Learning

For 30 years, Jim Walker was a labor representative for the California School Employees Association. He recalls teaching a labor-law class as an adjunct instructor for Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and estimates that about 80 percent of his students were lifelong learners, which he defines as adults between the ages of 30 and 45 that are interested in the subject matter for personal or professional reasons rather than satisfying a requirement for a college degree.

“It was obvious to me that these lifelong learners were more dedicated students than college students. They were like sponges and wanted to absorb everything. Occasionally during classes, it was the lifelong learners that were on their phones googling the subject and updating my facts,” says Walker, who admits that when he had more free time in retirement, he enrolled in meteorology and astrology courses to satisfy longstanding interests of his own.

The Joy of Achieving Milestones

In love with learning and the sense of accomplishment she feels whenever she masters a subject, Doreen DeStefano, of Root Causes Holistic Health & Medicine, in Fort Myers, Florida, has been

A study of London taxi drivers suggests that intensive learning can spur the brain to grow over time.

earning degrees since 1987. She holds bachelor’s degrees in nursing and exercise physiology, master’s degrees in criminology and public business administration, and doctorates in natural health and nursing practice. “In medicine, there is always something new to learn,” she says. “I think that’s why I chose this field. It’s fun to learn the latest thing.”

Resources

There are numerous opportunities for learning, in person and online.

IN-PERSON CLASSES

n For people that work full time, many cities offer evening classes at high schools, colleges or civic centers on a wide range of subjects.

n Museums and art institutions commonly host demonstrations and in-depth instruction by local artists.

n A neighborhood music store can lead to connections with musicians that tutor burgeoning rock stars.

n For those harboring thespian aspirations, a hometown improv group or regional theater may be holding auditions or offering acting classes.

n Dance studios help people step up their ballroom dance skills.

n Contact a chef or visit a kitchen supply store for cooking lessons.

n A nearby botanical garden or gardening shop may offer howto classes for growing native or pollinator plants.

n Pick up sewing tips at the fabric store.

n If a class is not offered, create a study group that meets at a cafe or park to learn together.

ONLINE LESSONS

n To become proficient in a new language, check out apps like RosettaStone.com and Duolingo.com.

n YouTube.com is an endless source for instructional videos of every variety.

n Visit Ted.com for informative and inspiring TED talks by global experts in their respective fields.

n For students that wish to learn while taking nature walks, a vast world of podcasts awaits.

n For transformational learning, try MindValley.com, UbiquityUniversity.org and Gaia.org.

n Coursera.org offers many streaming courses, documentaries and films.

n Auditing university classes at prestigious, world-class schools is just a click away. Visit these popular sites, many of which offer courses for free: Harvard University (pll.harvard.edu/catalog/free), Stanford University (Online.Stanford.edu/free-courses), EdX (EdX.org) and The Open University (Open.edu).

Linda Sechrist has been a contributing writer to Natural Awakenings publications for 20 years.

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Dallas College Emeritus Program Promotes

Lifelong Learning

by Sheila Julson

Fifty-five percent of Americans 45 and older are actively learning new things, according to a recent study by the American Association of Retired Persons on lifelong learning. Seniors and older adults that continue to learn over the course of a lifetime often show improved cognitive health, thus keeping them active and independent—a benefit for both them and their families.

The Emeritus program at Dallas College (formerly Dallas County Community College District), with seven campuses throughout the DFW area, comprises continuing education and credit classes for seniors and older adults pursuing academic goals and personal enrichment.

Grant Sisk, Ph.D., senior manager of special academic programming, says the program began at their Richland and Brookhaven campuses in the early 1990s, coinciding with the Texas State Legislature passage of a law enabling colleges and universities to give senior citizens meeting certain criteria up to

six credit hours of tuition free per semester.

“We have 11,000 classes offered at Dallas College that older adults can take. Those include both academic classes for those seeking a degree or classes for personal enrichment. The Emeritus program itself is primarily of service for people who are not degree-seeking, but want to stay active and engaged,” says Sisk.

Class topics include computer literacy courses, how to use iPhones, Photoshop and social media.

Other popular Emeritus classes include physical education, stretching, yoga, dancing and weight training. Sisk notes that humanities-based special topic courses, which are short lectures on various topics such as cathedrals in Europe, also draw interest. Classes are offered in-person, online or a hybrid of both.

Jim Frame, of Dallas, had taken his first class through the Emeritus program in August 2002. His interest was piqued after a vacation to Chichén Itzá, Mexico, during

which he had purchased a book about the Mayan pyramids. He enrolled in the Introduction to Archeology class to verify the book’s accuracy.

“I was hooked ever since,” enthuses Frame, who celebrated his 87th birthday in July.

He has since taken 85 undergraduate hours of personal enrichment through the Emeritus program, studying American Indian culture, general anthropology, cultural anthropology, world religion, world regional geography, physical education courses, ballroom dancing, human sexuality and computer fundamentals, including internet research about genealogy.

Curious by nature, Frame says the wide range of information he learned through the Emeritus classes stimulated him to dig deeper into topics. His self-confidence grew because he sometimes outperformed his younger peers that either skipped class or spent class time using their smartphones instead of paying attention to the instructor, he recalls.

Frame has participated in brain studies through the University of Texas Center for Brain Health. By learning something new every week, he has been able to stave off dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. “The value I get from attending the classes is that it exercises my brain,” Frame says. “I can apply what I’ve learned in class to other aspects of my life.”

Plans are underway to expand this robust programming to all seven Dallas College campuses. Sisk affirms that classes through the Emeritus program help older adults stay engaged and up-to-date on the latest technology, noting, “Programming like this does help seniors stay in their homes and stay active and independent. Beyond that, in Dallas County there is an untapped group of people that have a lot of experience to share with others.”

Dallas College is actively hiring instructors for the Emeritus program. Retirees and seniors that possess knowledge and skills to share are encouraged to contact Sisk at GSisk@DallasCollege.edu.

For more information, call 972-669-6400 or visit Tinyurl.com/DallasEmeritus. See listing, page 43.

Pro Footballer Turns Physician

by Sheila Julson

with direct access to physical therapy and personal training services. This, Elqutub emphasizes, helps motivate patients to get their recommended exercise in, as opposed to doing it on their own.

Building Health and Wellness Team

As a former professional athlete, Elqutub had always been interested in health and wellness. He played collegiate football at Northwestern State University, and professionally with the British Columbia Lions in the Canadian Football League. He later joined the West Texas Wildcatters of the Indoor Football League.

Elqutub had ambitions to sign with the National Football League, but life had other plans. “I had to grow up, so I decided to be a doctor,” he quips, but the allopathic, pharmaceutical-based medicine curriculum didn’t resonate with him.

Purposeful Healing Direct Primary

Care is a comprehensive direct primary care clinic offering holistic primary care services, weight management and urgent care. Affordable membership options give patients direct access to a primary care physician, physical therapist, registered nurse, personal trainer, psychologist and a reiki master.

Clinic founder and Doctor of Osteopathy Yaser

Elqutub, from Katy, Texas, has modeled his practice to focus on a patient’s mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health, which are interconnected with overall wellness. “Mindfulness is important to our overall well-being. Optimal function of our body is achieved by connecting with our mind,” he advises.

Purposeful Healing is based on the direct primary care model, without insurance as the middleman. This gives Elqutub more time to build a better relationship truly discuss patient wellness goals.

Direct primary care services include wellness visits, treatment for acute or chronic conditions, pain, colds, women’s care services, weight management and urgent care for illnesses or minor injuries. Elqutub estimates that direct primary care can meet roughly 90

percent of a patient’s medical needs. Purposeful Healing memberships start at $149 per month, which gives unlimited access to Elqutub. Family discounts are available, and non-members can schedule individual in-person or virtual visits for as low as $75 per visit. “Patients often comment on how affordable this quality care can be,” Elqutub says.

He sees patients that have private insurance and those with no health insurance. “If someone does have insurance, we use that to cover things such as medications, labs, imaging, and for specialty and emergency services,” he explains.

In an effort to keep all aspects of health care affordable, Elqutub contracts with local imaging services, labs and

He completed his medical training at University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Fort Worth. There, he was inspired by how the medical school made bedside manner and a dedication to patient care a priority.

“I was really impressed by how osteopathic medicine considers the entire holistic picture while treating patients,” says Elqutub. He also performed a residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Family Medicine Program, where he learned more about integrative medicine principles.

Elqutub formed Purposeful Healing

Direct Primary Care in September 2022, and the staff includes Doctor of Physical Therapy Mark Anthony Rodriguez, Registered Nurse Jalessa Palmer, Certified Personal Trainer James Scott, reiki master Reem Elhossary and psychologist Margaret Moravec, Ph.D.

“Because our care emphasizes physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing, visits typically address things like diet, exercise, sleep, mindfulness and both physical and emotional traumas. The body can only handle so much before it begins to break. We focus on getting to the source of the problem and addressing any barriers that prevent the body from healing itself,” states Elqutub.

pharmacies that charge less than conventional facilities.

For convenience, the clinic has a gym

One of his specialties is performing osteopathic manipulative therapy, which consists of gentle hands-on manual therapy focused on aligning the body’s connective

Yaser Elqutub

tissue, or fascia. “One of the tenets in osteopathy is that if the body is in alignment, then the body can heal itself.”

Purposeful Healing has grown exponentially in less than a year, primarily through word-of-mouth. “Our approach resonates with like-minded patients who want holistic and integrative care,” observes Elqutub. “My hope is that the integrative model becomes a standard of care in medicine.”

Purposeful Healing is located at 4300 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 280, in Dallas. For appointments and more information, call 469-949-2730 or visit PurposefulHealingDPC.com. See ad, inside front cover.

Maria Rodale

ON LETTING NATURE HEAL ITSELF

by Sophia Ellis Kreider

Bestselling author, activist and gardener Maria Rodale is a board member of Rodale Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through research, farmer training and education. She is the former CEO of Rodale Inc., the global health and wellness media company that published notable books and magazines, including Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth Her own books include Organic Manifesto: How Organic Food Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe, as well as Scratch: Home Cooking for Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious In her latest work, Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My

Garden, Rodale leads readers through her relationship with the plants, animals and insects that inhabit her garden and shares the life lessons these often misunderstood creatures taught her.

Why did you write this book?

It was a combination of sensing that “spirit” wouldn’t allow me not to and the recognition that I could write the book in my own way, with humor and irreverence. It’s been my experience that once we begin following the path that spirit provides for us, things become easy. As someone on the older side of life, I’ve also noticed that when I don’t listen to that guidance, I tend to really mess things up,

so even when I don’t understand the path, I have to follow it.

What is the most significant message nature is trying to share

with us?

The overarching message, which has been reinforced since I wrote the book, is that nature wants to feel free to do whatever it needs to do to heal things. The more we try to control nature, the more frustrated it gets. The same is true for people; the freer we feel, the happier and more productive we are. All efforts to control, whether it’s controlling human behavior or landscapers trying to control the landscape, are not helpful in any way. If we want to solve the climate crisis or the environmental crisis, we need to allow nature to be free and do its job.

The other message I received from nature relates to humans’ tendency to search for plants, take them, hoard them, eat them and rub them on our skin. In reality, we don’t need to do these things to benefit from plants. We can simply be in harmony with them in order to absorb their healing energy. So again, it’s about freedom, releasing control and trusting our relationship with plants and nature.

What role does courage play in exploring what plants, insects and animals have to teach us?

Many of us are afraid of having new experiences or have anxiety about things we don’t understand. When this happens, we can choose to stay in the fear or encourage ourselves through it. When we choose courage and curiosity, we often learn a new

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skill or power. For example, when I was journeying and getting to know mosquitos and ticks, I felt afraid but chose to keep going. While I didn’t come to love the mosquitos and ticks, I developed compassion and respect for them.

To understand what nature is communicating to us, we need to get curious and unlearn what our parents and culture taught us about how our garden should look or how we should interact with it. We can ask ourselves, “What am I afraid of? Where did the fear come from?” and listen for the answer.

What role does personal trauma play in healing our planet?

Trauma is the root of everything—crime, abuse and all the things that make us un happy and destructive, both towards each other and nature. That’s one of the reasons I was excited to share the parents’ creed in the milkweed chapter. The creed teaches that in order to stop trauma, we must raise kids well from the start. The challenge is that our culture doesn’t provide the information we need to minimize our mis takes or prevent trauma in the first place. Openness to learning about ourselves is key to healing trauma. When we heal our traumas, we are less likely to project trauma onto other living beings, including nature.

If people respond to life with curiosity instead of fear, and love instead of control, we can evolve amazingly fast and have fun doing it. This is the wonderful work we can accomplish together with nature— envisioning and building new systems and ways of being on this beautiful Earth.

Sophia Ellis Kreider is a freelance writer in Lancaster, PA, and a regular contrib utor to Natural Awakenings.

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Childhood Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities

BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIPS FOR ALL AGES

by Veronica Hinke

It’s back-to-school season, and for students with food issues, meal planning is as important as lining up classroom supplies and extracurricular schedules. Paramount in their minds is to avoid ingredients that might cause unappealing reactions or compromise health, while not stressing about the risks or feeling cheated that they cannot eat the same things as their friends.

Diagnosis

Often, food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances are incorrectly used interchangeably when, in fact, the symptoms, treatments and safety recommendations differ. Consult a physician for a proper diagnosis and a nutritionist for dietary guidance.

FOOD ALLERGIES cause an almost immediate, potentially deadly immune response (anaphylaxis) requiring an epinephrine shot. Symptoms include a drop in blood pressure, narrowing of the airways, rashes, nausea and vomiting. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 20 percent of students with food allergies will have a reaction at school. Eight ingredients account for 90 percent of food allergies: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.

FOOD INTOLERANCES result from an inability to digest certain foods due to an enzyme deficiency or irritable bowel syndrome. The most common forms of intolerance are caused by lactose, histamine and gluten.

FOOD SENSITIVITIES provoke delayed symptoms (sometimes days after eating a problematic ingredient), including diarrhea, rashes, joint pain, digestive problems, fatigue and brain fog. Among children, common triggers are lactose, gluten, grains, legumes, soy, corn and yeast.

Emotional Concerns

According to Karen Raden, an Illinois-based registered dietician and certified clinical nutritionist, the goal is what she calls “food freedom”: the empowerment of students to make informed choices that feel best for them and their bodies. “Even if a child’s options are limited, it’s important to allow them to make substitutions. The less restricted, the better. It’s not just about the science; there’s a lot of emotion that goes into it, too,” she says.

Dr. Dawn Huebner, a psychologist, author and parent coach in Sacramento, California, says, “There is danger associated with allergies, and anxiety results when you overestimate the danger. In children, this can morph into anxiety about eating with other people or touching things in the classroom. Many parents are intent on making uncomfortable feelings go away, so they end up minimizing feelings, telling their children to simply not worry.”

A better approach, Huebner says, is to acknowledge the child’s reality and empathize with them. “Say to your child in a really direct way, ‘Yes, that’s hard to see your friends eating ice cream or cupcakes that you don’t get to have.’ Even though there are food substitutions, it doesn’t make up for the fact that a student doesn’t get to be a regular kid, eating what everyone else gets to eat.”

Ready-to-Eat Options

Huebner suggests that parents help their children develop skills to overcome temptation, rather than berating or punishing them for occasionally sneaking forbidden foods. At all times, delicious alternatives should be readily available.

Theresa Diulus, a Texas-based nutrition coach, believes in empowering kids by keeping ready-made foods in clearly marked bins that kids can easily access. She stocks the pantry with gluten-free oatmeal and coconut or cassava flour cake mixes, and

stores frozen, gluten-free waffle or pancake batter in batches to save time when a safe and delicious treat is needed.

Food Substitutions

Replacing essential nutrients that might be missing once certain foods are eliminated is another key objective. “If dairy is the problem, for example, we worry about bone health and need to make sure the child is getting calcium from nondairy sources,” Raden explains. “I like to find out what their favorite foods are and modify them. Food issues are more prevalent these days. We’re really lucky now that there are very good substitutes for eggs, dairy and gluten.”

Raden recently adapted a shepherd’s pie recipe by using gluten-free flour and almond milk. For people that cannot tolerate regular eggs, she recommends using a “flax egg” in baked goods, which combines one tablespoon of flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water.

Family Meals Made Easy

When they were little, Caroline Somers’ two daughters developed extensive food intolerances and food allergies with inflammation, gastrointestinal bloating and digestive distress. Tasked with reimagining her family’s diet, the president of Suzanne Somers Companies created new versions of her favorite recipes, which will be featured in her upcoming cookbook, Served: From My Family Table to Yours.

“Many people deal with family members who have food preferences or intolerances to foods, and it can turn the person preparing foods into a short-order cook—no gluten for this one; vegan for that one; this one will eat fish but no dairy. It can make your head spin,” says Somers. Her Vietnamese Spring Rolls recipe addresses this predicament by serving the ingredients family-style and inviting each person at the table to assemble their own spring roll according to their food preferences and restrictions.

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To accommodate a family with differing dietary needs due to food allergies, sensitivities or intolerances, this dish is served family-style, allowing diners to assemble their own spring rolls, choosing from the ingredients that fit their food restrictions.

YIELD: 24 SPRING ROLLS (6 ENTREE SERVINGS, 10 APPETIZER SERVINGS)

1 8-oz package of 8¾-inch rice spring roll wrappers (24 wrappers)

1 bunch Thai basil (or Italian basil), leaves only

1 bunch fresh mint, leaves only

1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves only

3 cups coconut jade pearl rice (recipe below)

2 mangoes or papayas, pitted, peeled and sliced into long, thin strips

4 Persian cucumbers, julienned into long, thin strips

6 carrots, julienned into long, thin strips

¼ cup crispy ginger (recipe below)

1 head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced

1 head red leaf lettuce, thinly sliced

2 cups sesame ginger vinaigrette (recipe below)

1 cup peanut sauce (recipe below)

Sriracha to taste

COCONUT JADE PEARL RICE

1 15-oz bag (2¼ cups) Lotus Foods Jade Pearl Rice (or jasmine rice)

1 14-oz can unsweetened coconut milk

1¼ cups water

Pinch of sea salt

Do not rinse the rice. Combine rice, coconut milk, water and salt in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve. Can also be prepared in a rice cooker with the same ratios.

CRISPY GINGER

1 palm-sized piece of fresh ginger

½ cup toasted sesame oil

Peel the ginger and thinly dice it. Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced ginger and fry until golden brown—approximately 6 to 8 minutes—stirring frequently to brown evenly. Transfer the crispy ginger to a small serving bowl with a tiny spoon.

SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE

1 cup toasted sesame oil

¾ cup rice wine vinegar

¼ cup tamari (or soy sauce)

2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger

1 Tbsp dried hot mustard

Combine all the ingredients in a jar with fitted lid. Cover and shake until well combined. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months

PEANUT

SAUCE

½ cup creamy peanut butter

1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger

2 cloves garlic, pressed

2 Tbsp palm sugar

2 Tbsp sweet chili sauce

1 lime, juiced

1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar

1 Tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)

1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

2 to 3 Tbsp warm water

Heat the peanut butter in a medium bowl in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Add the ginger, garlic, sugar, chili sauce, lime juice, vinegar, tamari and sesame oil, and whisk to combine. Add the warm water to thin the sauce to desired consistency. Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

To assemble a spring roll, dip one rice wrapper completely in a shallow bowl of warm water for about 5 seconds. Remove and spread flat on a plate or chopping board. Place basil leaves down the center. Continue to top the single strip with mint, cilantro, a thin layer of rice, mango, cucumber, carrot, a few pieces of crispy ginger and lettuce. Do not overstuff.

Fold up the bottom first, then fold over one side of the wrapper, tucking and rolling the filling into a compact cylinder, leaving the top end open. Serve the rolls with bowls of sesame ginger vinaigrette, peanut sauce and sriracha. Repeat to make desired number of rolls, using any combination of ingredients.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Caroline Somers.

photo by Caroline Somers

TURKEY BURGER BENTO BOX

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

BURGERS

1 lb ground turkey

¼ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

1 Tbsp avocado oil

SWEET POTATO “BUNS”

1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced into ⅓-inch slices

2 to 3 Tbsp avocado oil

In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey and spices until mixed well, but don’t over-mix. Wet hands and divide mixture into 8 equal portions, then form into patties. Pat down really flat, as they will plump up when they cook.

Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy cooking pan over medium heat, then add avocado oil and swirl pan to cover the bottom. Add the meat patties and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165º F, approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side.

For the sweet potato buns, heat a cast iron skillet or a heavy cooking pan over medium heat, then add avocado oil and swirl the pan to cover the bottom. Add the sweet potato slices and cook until golden and tender but not mushy, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

To assemble the bento box, place two burgers in the largest compartment and add fresh veggies and fruits to the smaller compartments.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Theresa Diulus.

ASIAN GLAZED CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI

This recipe uses gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for the glaze and rice flour instead of gluten-containing white flour to lightly coat the chicken, helping to keep the meat juicy and tender.

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

1 to 2 chicken breasts (depending on size), cut into 1-inch pieces

¼ cup rice flour

½ tsp salt

2 grinds of fresh pepper

3 Tbsp vegetable oil

1-inch section of ginger root, peeled and chopped

1 scallion, sliced

1 broccoli crown, chopped

ASIAN GLAZE

1 Tbsp gluten-free tamari

1 tsp rice wine vinegar

½ tsp toasted sesame oil

2 tsp honey

In a bowl, combine the rice flour with salt and pepper. Toss the chicken in the mixture and set aside. In a large, nonstick pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium high heat and add the ginger and white part of the scallions, quickly stir frying for 1 minute. Add the broccoli and continue cooking until slightly tender. Remove from the pan to a platter.

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally until lightly browned on all sides. Meanwhile, stir together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Once the chicken is cooked, add the glaze to the pan and cook for 1 minute to thicken it. Add the broccoli and remaining green parts of the scallions and combine to heat through. Serve over rice or noodles.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Chicago-based pastry chef and cookbook author Gale Gand.

photo by Theresa Diulus MPH

photo by Gale Gand

Eco-Friendly U SUSTAINABILITY ON THE RISE AT U.S. COLLEGES

by Carrie Jackson

The halls of higher education are adopting more sustainable practices as students and university stakeholders increasingly understand that their lifestyle choices and daily operations impact the planet. Motivated by the climate crisis and global-warming-related disasters, many students are looking for ways to lower their individual carbon footprint. Schools, too,

are implementing Earth-friendly initiatives throughout their campuses while also prioritizing climate-conscious subjects in their curriculums.

According to Julian Dautremont, director of programs at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), “Sustainability education helps attract, retain and motivate top

students and prepares them for responsible citizenship. It catalyzes increased giving and new funding sources, strengthens community relations and facilitates new partnerships. Moreover, sustainability research and education demonstrate relevance in addressing grand challenges and help unify the campus around a shared sense of purpose.”

AASHE advocates comprehensive modifications that make going green easy and second nature. “We recommend that institutions create systems in which sustainability is the default. Long-term measures such as installing low-flow fixtures in bathrooms, using induction stovetops in dorms and having light sensors that turn off automatically in offices make saving energy automatic,” Dautremont explains. “Where individual behavior is a factor, make the more sustainable choices convenient by, for example, providing water bottle filling stations on every floor, installing covered bike parking and storage, or giving each room its own recycling receptacle and providing education and training to make sustainability behaviors the cultural norm.”

Sophomore Anna Ries-Roncalli, an environmental science major at Loyola University, in Chicago, says, “College is often the first time you’re learning how to be an adult and interacting with the world, and it’s important to make sure that your role is sustainable. Colleges have an inherent, built-in sense of community, and prioritizing sustainability comes more naturally when you see that it’s a collective responsibility that impacts others.”

Ries-Roncalli is aware of the impact her food choices have on the environment. “In our country, where we can buy anything we want from the grocery store, we are so

disconnected from the food system. Most people don’t see a carton of eggs and think about every step that it took to get it on the shelves or where the farm it came from is located,” she says. To do her part, she brings reusable plates and utensils to the dining hall, takes leftovers home in a multi-use canister and shops locally or at farmers markets whenever possible. While Loyola composts most food waste in the dining halls, Ries-Roncalli volunteers with Food Recovery Network, a student organization that collects and distributes leftovers to local shelters and food pantries.

Michael Hughey, a senior in the environmental studies program at Loyola, takes full advantage of a partnership between the Chicago Transit Authority and Loyola that grants eligible students unlimited use of public trains and buses. “Students can also walk, take their own bike or use a bike share to get around. Not only are they cutting back on their carbon footprint, they’re engaging more with the city on a ground level,” Hughey explains. “We’ve seen the effects of climate change disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities

of color. I personally want to mitigate those effects as much as possible and be kind to the planet and my neighbors.”

Cria Kay, program administrator at Northwestern University’s sustainNU, says, “I recommend finding something that brings you joy, identifying what changes you want to see in your life or community, then developing an action you can take that applies your passion to the environmental issue you identified. Even something as simple as taking a walk to pause and notice the wildlife, water, air and soil around you can be helpful for well-being and getting inspired to take on more sustainable behaviors.”

Amy Spark, the sustainability coordinator at Bow Valley College, in Calgary, Canada, believes that sustainability literacy eventually will be required across all disciplines. “Students in every sector are going to be impacted by climate change. Nurses in our LPN [licensed practical nursing] program are seeing a spike in hospital visits with health issues from increasingly poor air quality. It is important to train future graduates to recognize and deal with the

impacts of climate change in their disciplines,” she explains.

Spark encourages students to use their voices. “Human stories move decision-makers, and schools are invested in their students’ overall experience. You don’t need to be an expert, but speak from your experience,” she suggests. “Tell your administrators and policymakers how air quality affects you, or let them know how having more bike lanes would help. If you see something, say something. Report leaky faucets, lights that won’t turn off and other inefficiencies to the maintenance department so proper repairs can be made.”

“Individual behavior change is important, but the single most powerful thing students can do is to advocate for broader change,” says Dautremont. “Students can be enormously influential in campus decision-making, and the impact of such changes generally is going to far outweigh the impact of individual behavior changes.”

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

Protecting Gardens in Hot Weather

Proper maintenance when it is hot outside will require greater attention to diagnosing the water needs of our landscapes and knowing how and when to water so that plants and gardeners alike avoid stress.

Preparing for the Heat

Mulch, mulch, mulch. A three-to-fourinch blanket of a shredded bark mulch will protect most plants from losing moisture too quickly and guard against competition from weeds and heating and freezing of the soil. No feeding. Fertilizers won’t help as much this time of year and could induce new growth at a time when it would be most stressful.

Watering Well

1It’s usually best to water in the mornings, when temperatures are at their coolest and before any heat sets in.

2Watering plants consistently will always be the key. Additionally, spot watering or surface watering with smaller amounts of moisture is okay if necessary, it, but it can set up a watering imbalance if done repeatedly. Be sure to fully water the plant at the next opportunity.

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3Water whenever the plant needs it. Review the diagnosis symptoms. In a prolonged heatwave, it may mean watering every day, especially for containers.

4During the growing season, most landscapes will need an average of one inch of water per week. Deep, infrequent watering is preferred over shallow watering, which conserves water and helps the plant grow more efficient roots that can hang on until their next watering.

5A good washing off helps to discourage pests and increases humidity. Do a final watering of the leaves and stems, getting the entirety of the plant wet (except roses and vegetables). Or, use a hose-end sprayer or misting bottle set to a coarse shower and spray plants in the morning.

6With containers, give much greater attention to watering needs. The container’s material can make a big difference, too: terracotta pots and unglazed earthenware construction means that water will evaporate much quicker than non-porous, glazed ceramics or plastics. Water over its full surface diameter, filling up the water space up to its edge.

Protection from the Burn

Biostimulant products such as seaweed, Garrett Juice, and Agrispon can be used to improve plant vigor, lower the impact of heat, drought and cold, and deter insects. Locate containers temporarily to an east or north side, so no afternoon sun (or reflected heat sources from a porch, patio, sidewalk or fence) adds additional stress.

Light fabrics such as frost cloth and floating row cover can provide plants with welcome relief from the worst sun. Usually, it’s best to cover only the uppermost areas. Come mid-September, most landscapes will be ready for a good feeding with a fertilizer geared toward their needs. This will help revitalize the entire landscape, setting it up for their one last period of growth and preparing them for their next stressful period: the cold of winter.

Rusty Allen is Education Director with North Haven Gardens. He can be reached at 214-363-5316.

Group Fitness Glory

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People are by nature social creatures, and, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, human connection can lead to a longer life, better health and improved well-being. It should come as no surprise that for exercising, a group setting can also be a plus.

Led by a knowledgeable teacher and populated by likeminded participants, fitness classes offer a great way to jumpstart an exercise regimen and achieve fitness goals. Although some people may feel vulnerable when trying a new physical activity in front of strangers, there are ways to overcome the anxiety. Exercising together can transform a workout into a fun, motivating, socially fulfilling activity.

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In most cities, an array of group fitness classes is available at gyms, YMCAs, community centers, medical facilities and other public and private venues. The diverse choices include Zumba, a Latin-inspired dance; barre, which incorporates ballet movements; spin cycling, or high-intensity stationary biking; many forms of yoga; the mind-body practice known as Pilates; and boot camp, a military-inspired workout that incorporates strength building with strenuous aerobics. Free group activities are often available, too, such as walking, running, dancing or hiking meetups.

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“Fitness classes are not one-size-fits-all, and finding an environment and a movement style that matches you can help you be more successful in your fitness journey,” says Jillian Aeder, a Denver-based doctor of physical therapy at Hinge Health and a certified athletic trainer. She recommends trying different studios and types of classes when starting out.

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“Group classes are usually conducted on a weekly basis at the same time to help people find consistency in their workouts,” says Britney Kimball, a professional dancer and certified Pilates instructor for BK Movement Health, in New York City. “Attending the same class every week not only helps you see the benefits of fitness faster, but also creates a comfortability with the instructor, the class and the people around you.”

Amber Grundy, a doctor of physical therapy and fitness instructor in Philadelphia, says, “Group fitness programs can be helpful in keeping you accountable for exercising on a regular basis. It makes you feel a part of a community, bringing together multiple fitness levels that can help challenge and motivate.”

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Fitness classes offer the thrill of competition, Aeder says, noting, “I have seen firsthand how group settings help improve participation, performance and ultimately results.”

Some classes encourage a healthy dose of competition by displaying scores, ranking attendees in speed or agility, or implementing tiers within an all-level class. In a 2011 study of older adults published in The International Journal of Sport and Society, researchers found that seniors like a challenge, enjoy “winning things” and are motivated to work harder when engaging in competition.

Overcome Fear

To alleviate anxiety about joining a new program, Kimball recommends that people show up to class early, introduce themselves and ask questions. “An instructor will love it when you’re involved, wanting to learn and openly communicating with them,” she explains.

Grundy suggests managing expectations. “Read the description of the class before attending to learn what to expect, and if you’re worried about past injuries or limitations, review that with the instructor. Often, group classes will offer options based on difficulty level. It’s OK for a beginner to take an expert class so long as they take breaks throughout the workout.”

Save Money

Group classes have one very important advantage over individual training: cost. According to the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, a one-on-one personal training session may begin at $80, whereas a group class with 10 students could be $20 each. Lower costs make sustained attendance more achievable.

Enjoy the Company

“The group setting is a nice way to both meet new people and spend extra time with friends or family,” says Grundy. “The camaraderie makes participants more accountable; many leave class saying, ‘See you next time!’ or asking, ‘Where have you been?’”

Reap the Results

Kimball has noticed her students walk out feeling better, looking more confident and going into the rest of their day in a better mood. She says, “Oftentimes we are our own biggest critic, but it is important to push past that to show up, move the body and have fun.”

Cristina Parker holds a doctorate in physical therapy. She is a researcher, health content writer, educator and clinician specializing in neurologic disorders, limb-loss rehabilitation and adaptive sports techniques.

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North Texas Group Fitness Destinations and Offerings

An increasing number of people in North Texas are choosing to embrace green, healthy and sustainable lifestyles. With a focus on holistic wellness and community engagement, group fitness enterprises are attracting like-minded individuals seeking to nurture their bodies and minds while reducing their environmental impact.

The awareness of environmental sustainability grows is linked to the surge in the number of eco-conscious fitness facilities that are not only designed to provide excellent workout experiences, but also reduce their carbon footprint via energy-efficient practices and sustainable operations. Solar-powered gyms and eco-friendly materials in the architecture are attractive to those seeking to align fitness goals with green values.

These fitness facilities often specialize in specific interests and abilities such as yoga studios in natural settings, outdoor boot camps or cycling classes that harness renewable energy. Prioritizing both physical and mental health, they encourage participants to connect with nature, nurture their bodies and develop a deeper sense of appreciation for the environment.

Some actively integrate sustainable practices into their daily operations by

collaborating with local farmers markets to provide organic snacks and drinks for their patrons. Others have initiated recycling programs, use eco-friendly cleaning products and reduce water consumption, making a minimal impact on their surrounding communities and ecosystems.

One unique program offered by Cooper Fitness Center is Cooper Tracks, an eight-week small group exercise and education program. This program features six, tracks focused on either chronic disease management (arthritis, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular) or prevention (immunity, reconditioning and well-being).

Dr. Kenneth Cooper says. “We have proven exercise and lifestyle modification play an important role in disease prevention and management. Cooper Tracks provides guidance and support needed to help participants begin exercising, increase confidence

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The program includes 16 small group exercise and education sessions twice weekly, led by a certified professional fitness trainer. The program also includes social support and accountability within the group, exercise tracking tools and pre- and post-program health assessments. Arthritis and Cardiovascular tracks, and Diabetes and Well-being tracks begin September 12.

The fitness landscape has become more than just a place to work out, but a hub for forging connections, making new friends and finding support in the journey to green and healthy living. Regular group fitness activities encourage a sense of belonging, encouraging and inspiring each other to stay committed to their sustainable lifestyle choices.

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calendar of events

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

Wild DFW Book Release Party – 5-8pm. Meet Amy Martin and some of the area naturalists and experts who provided consult and photos for the book. Funky Picnic, 401 Bryan Ave, Fort Worth. Wild-DFW.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3

DFW Airport Sustainability – 6:30pm. Speaker: Sarah Ziomek, sustainability at DFW Airport. In-person and Zoom. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Rose Rm, Fort Worth. TXNativePlants.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

Cool Off with Shade Gardening – 6:30-8pm. Learn about the many native and adapted plants that not only survive, but thrive, in shadier spots, along with tips and tricks to create beautiful shade gardens that beat the Texas heat. Free. Virtual. RootedIn.com.

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.

tuesday

Online: Ananda Yoga Sadhana Practice – 5:157:30pm. 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. 972-2489126. AnandaDallas.org.

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; 10-11:30am, 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.

YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship – 7-9pm. A meditation series for young adults in 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.

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7pm. Join us as we welcome The Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter’s Political Director Matthew Johnson as he talks about the outcome of major and minor bills and what lies ahead in Sierra Club’s campaign to build power to win at the Texas Capitol. Zoom. DallasSierraClub.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

Plant Combos & Companions – 6pm. Learn to create year-round aesthetic beauty by combining plants that offer refreshing seasonal interest with vibrant contrasting colors and textures. Free. Botanical Research Institute of Texas, 1700 University Dr, Fort Worth. RootedIn.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

Butterfly Gardening: Flitter, Flutter, Flowers –9-11am. Learn easy and practical tips to create butterfly habitat in your landscape. Free. Virtual. RootedIn.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

Home Sprinkler Basics – 6pm. Learn all about the basics of a home sprinkler system. Includes a Q&A. Free. Virtual. Register: SaveDallas Water.com.

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. DallasMeditationCenter.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. 972432-7871. 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.

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.

Ste 115, Dallas. 972-866-9988. CSLDallas.org.

thursday

ImpactNights – More info: Inclusive-Economy. org/impactnights.

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.

calendar of events

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

Webinar: Vegetable Gardening for North Texas – 12-1pm. Whether it’s pumpkins, tomatoes, lettuce or herbs, insider tips to successful vegetable gardening in North Texas are just a click away. Free. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

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.

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.

Butterfly Garden Walk – 9:30-11:30am. Garden docents on hand to help identify the Texas native plants and visiting butterflies. Literature on plants and butterflies will be available. Special activities for families: scavenger hunts, the Metamorphosis Puppet and more. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Wild DFW Book Release Party – 4:30-6pm. Meet Amy Martin and some of the area naturalists and experts who provided consult and photos for the book. Thrive Nature Park, 1951 S Valley Pkwy, Lewisville. Wild-DFW.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

Meadow Bird Walk – 7:30-10am. 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.

National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing Party –11pm-1am. Join us after hours for a exciting viewing of the 2023 Perseids Meteor Shower. $20. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: Tinyurl.com/yb2s29aa.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

Meet the Meadow Introductory Trail Walk – 9-10am. An introductory trail walk which is appropriate for families and those new to The Meadow. Led by Texas Master Naturalists and Meadow Volunteers. Free. Details: Connemara Conservancy.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

Tour: Republic Services Recycling Center – 10:30-11:30am. Find out about how the City of Plano’s recycling partner, Republic Services, processes your recyclables for the recycling market. See the facility in action. Learn why it is important to reduce, reuse and recycle correctly. Republic Services, 4200 14th St, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

Refuge Rocks: Under the Prairie Sky – 1011:30am. Learn about our beautiful American prairie through the storytelling of an old Caddo Native American tale, crafts, a prairie investigation activity on the refuge and a fun Buffalo Stomp activity. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-7862826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

Coppell Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. Yearround 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 – 8:30-9:30am. 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. Childbirth-Classes.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

Waste Ace Workshop – 6-7:30pm. Get ready to become a waste management champion and unleash a cleaner, greener future. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Saving Texas Prairies: Friends of LLELA General Meeting – 6:30pm. Speaker: Carly Aulicky, PhD. Learn about prairie ecology, how the Native Prairies Association of Texas is working to conserve vulnerable prairies, and how you can help. Free. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Register: FriendsOfllela.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

Trees for Texas – Branch out and join the Rooted In team to learn tips on tree selection, proper planting practices as well as proper watering, pruning, common insect issues and diseases. More info & to register: McKinneyTexas.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

Kim Snipes’ Prehistoric Grayson County –10am. Presented By Wayne Meyer. In this talk, which Kim presented to the Grayson County Historical Society and to the Natural History Museum of Grayson County, we look at how Grayson County got to be such a rich depository and what species are most well-known. Free. Hagerman

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24

Webinar: Ways to Live Sustainably in a Multifamily Community – 12-1pm. Learn about recycling, how to save water and energy (plus save money) and get involved while living in a multifamily community. Free. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

Historic Uses of NTX Plants – 9:30-11:30am. Beat the Summer heat and join guest speaker and local native plant expert, Carol Clark, for this free and informative talk about Historic Uses of North Texas Plants. Thrive, 1950 S Valley Pkwy, Lewisville. Registration required: Tinyurl.com/4jx59t9x.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

Blue Supermoon Hike – 8-10pm. Join us for an illuminating evening as we trek along LLELA’s Cottonwood trail and enjoy the Blue Supermoon. $15. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: Tinyurl.com/3uv9887m.

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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. FarmersMarketOfGrapevine.com.

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.

bird spotting and identification techniques. Included in general admission; free/Heard Museum members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

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: 972-2193550 or llela.org.

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center First Saturdays – 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.

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.

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.

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

Sunday Brunch –10am-3pm. Serves up farm-totable shared plates, 72 taps (wine & craft 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.

The Little Sit – 6am. 1st Sat. 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.

2nd Saturday Bird Walk – Sept-June. 8-9:30am. Helps beginning and intermediate birders with

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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

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 Medi cine using Micro & Laser Acupuncture and herbal medicine for those that are in pain and suffering and have amazing success rates.

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 36.

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 4.

Dr. Barrier integrates mindbody-spirit into his psychotherapy practice. He specializes in Daleth Transformational Breathwork, Energy Healing techniques, and Hypnotherapy to assist clients in releasing old patterns and creating a better life. Dr. Barrier has been a licensed psychotherapist for 30+ years.

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 36.

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.

PARKER UNIVERSITY

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.

There is no love sincerer than the love of food.

~George Bernard Shaw

GARDEN CENTERS

NORTH HAVEN GARDENS

7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas

214-363-5316

NHG.com

Start Your Victory Garden

for a Lifetime of Health & Wellness

Serving Dallas since 1951, NHG has grown into one of the most respected horticultural establishments in North Texas by serving our customers with quality and value. Offering gardening and plant education, concierge services, DIY classes, video library, gifts and more.

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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 3.

KOZLOW & ROWELL

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 36.

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 11.

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.

HOMEOPATHY

HEALTHY HEALING ARTS/HPWWC

Cathy May Lemmon, Ph.D. Hom, LCPH, BA 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 7.

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.

CARPATHIA COLLABORATIVE

Dr. Margaret Christensen M.D.

Meadow Center, 10260 N Central Expy #210, Dallas

CarpathiaCollaborative.com

469-729-6460

Dr. Christensen founded Carpathia Collaborative, a unique multi-specialty clinic offering personalized care for optimal health. Carpathia Clinic has the most IFMCP-certified Functional Medicine practitioners in the country, collaborating to address chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, cancer support, mood disorders, and more. Services include detox foot soak, IV vitamin therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and BEMER pulsed electromagnetic field therapy.

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.

HOLISTIC INTEGRATIVE HEALTH

John D. Gonzalez DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, ANP-C

HolisticIntegrativeHealth.net

info@holisticintegrativehealth.net

469-312-0355

As a Texas based telemedicine practice, we work to identify and treat the root cause of chronic illness. Services and conditions we treat include HIV Prep prescription, Nutrition Counseling, Integrative Health Coach sessions, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, obesity, autoimmune, hormonal imbalances, gastrointestinal issues, and brain health.

JOHNSON MEDICAL ASSOCIATES

Dr. Alfred R. Johnson, D.O. 997 Hampshire Lane, Richardson 972-479-0400

JohnsonMedicalAssociates.com

Johnson Medical Associates is a state-of-the-art medical clinic offering comprehensive medical services aimed at finding the cause not just treating the symptoms. Dr. Johnson is a doctor of internal medicine with 35+ years of experience in areas of chronic illness, toxic exposures, allergies and the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to address a multitude of conditions. See ad on page 5.

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.

WE CARE FRISCO

Dr. Jennifer Engels M.D. 9555 Lebanon Rd Ste 701, Frisco

WeCareFrisco.com

972-668-2636

Dr. Engels founded We Care Frisco, Functional Medicine Clinic, to help patients improve hormonal balance, lose weight, and replenish nutrients through personalized treatment plans including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, medically supervised weight-loss programs, and peptide therapy. With a whole-person approach, addressing various disorders & improving patients' quality of life through diet and lifestyle recommendations and hormone therapy.

WILLOWBEND HEALTH & WELLNESS

Dr. Phyllis Gee, MD

4601 Old Shepard Pl, Bldg. 2, Ste. 201, Plano 469-361-4000

WillowbendHealthAndWellness.com

With 30 years of practice, empowerment and whole health are centerpieces of our care. Our goal is finding and treating the root cause of your symptoms to restore your health utilizing regenerative medical practices. We address functional wellness, sexual wellness, weight management. We do functional health testing. Call for appointment. See ad on page 5.

MASSAGE ENERGY FREE FLOW

Michelle Dominique, BA, CHC, Lmt MichelleTheHealthCoach@gmail.com 469-726-9511

Energy Free Flow uses reflex points, healing energy, declarations, essential oils, and your natural gifts to restore alignment and clear energy flow. Clearing your energy allows you to learn from past experiences let go of negative emotions, helps overcome emotional obstacles and move forward with clarity. Schedule a No Obligation session today to experience the benefits.

THAI MASSAGE

Suzanne Miller, LMT, CYT, APP

670 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 12a, Richardson 972-768-2210

TexasThai.massagetherapy.com

Suzmil.livingbalanced@gmail.com

Thai Massage is a unique combination of stretching, acupressure, massage and energy work. Benefits include: reduced muscle tension, improved flexibility, increased circulation and relaxation. With 23 years' experience, Suzanne welcomes the opportunity to be a part of your health journey.

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.

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. PSYCHTHERA-

PY PSYCHOTHERAPY

ENTELECHEA WHOLENESS CENTER

Dr. Tricia Seymour, PhD, EdD, ND, LPC-S 1201 International Parkway, Ste 200, Richardson 972-792-9900

Entelechea.org

Dr. Seymour integrates mindbody-spirit into her holistic psychotherapy practice. She utilizes rapid psychotherapy methods such as EFT, ETT, Hypnotherapy, and EMDR to assist clients in releasing old patterns and creating a better life. Dr. Seymour has been a licensed psychotherapist for 30+ years.

RESTAURANTS

CELEBRATION RESTAURANT

4503 West Lovers Lane, Dallas 214-351-5681

CelebrationRestaurant.com

Food You Can Feel Good About!

Dallas’ ORIGINAL farm-to-table restaurant

Fresh • Local • Sustainable

• Local, free-range, 100% grass-fed beef from Springerhill Ranch

The original farm-to-table restaurant in north Texas, including catering and takeout Market. With a full -service bar, we celebrate years of serving delicious, affordable, locally sourced food. We offer gluten free alternatives, clean water raised salmon and sustainably raised seafood, cage free poultry and 100% grass fed beef. Come in today, order in or take-out. See ad, page 27.

• No antibiotics ever, vegetarian fed, cage-free chicken from Perdue Farms

• Verlasso salmon raised in the clean waters of Patagonia

Restaurant

Catering - 214-351-2456 • Market - 214-352-0031

CelebrationRestaurant.com

SPIRITUAL

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.

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.

WELLNESS CENTERS

ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS

2455 Ridge Road, Suite 151, Rockwall 972-771-8900

JASMINE M. HUNT, RYT 200, CDP, MA

@iamjasminehunt

LifeOnAMat.com

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. See ad, page 27.

YOGA

CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO & ECO-BOUTIQUE

Dawn Harris, RYT500

306 W Ave F, Midlothian 214-817-8597

CrescentYogaStudio.com

Jasmine Hunt is a Yoga and Wellness instructor, educator, and practitioner that has worked relentlessly to establish a diverse and decolonized voice across the wellness spaces. Jasmine integrates holistic strategies for enhanced mindfulness, empowerment, and maximized performance potential through Yoga. Available for on-site company wellness engagements. See ad, this page.. Facebook.com/NADallasmag

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.

Nature’s Germ Killer Copper can stop germs

before you get sick

By Doug Cornell

Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast. Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.

Colds, flu, and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.

Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills germs like viruses, bacteria, and fungus almost instantly, just by touch.

That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about germs. Now we do.

The National Institutes of Health and the American Society for Microbiology vouch for the power of copper to kill germs.

Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a germ cell and destroys it in seconds.

The EPA recommends hospitals use copper for touch surfaces such as faucets and doorknobs. This cuts the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saves lives.

The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He

made a smooth copper probe with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril where viruses collect.

When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never happened.” That was 2012.

Now he’s gone 11 years without a cold. “I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my CopperZap right away at any sign I am about to get sick.”

After the initial success, he asked relatives and friends to try it.

Users say:

“It works! I love it!”

“I can’t believe how good my nose feels.”

“Is it supposed to work that fast?”

“One of the best presents ever.”

“Sixteen flights, not a sniffle!”

“Cold sores gone!”

“It saved me last holidays. The kids all got sick, but not me.”

“I am shocked! My sinus cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

“Best sleep I’ve had in years!”

They all said it worked, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.

Soon hundreds of people had tried it. 99% said copper worked if they used it right away at the first sign of bad germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.

Soon people found other things they could use it against:

Colds and Flu

Covid

Sinus trouble from germs

Cold sores or fever blisters

Canker sores that get infected

Mold allergies

Congestion or stuffiness

Drippy nose

Hay fever worsened by bacteria

Strep throat

Pink Eye and Styes

Skin infections

Infected sores

Cuts or wounds getting infected

Thrush and Tongue Infections

Warts

Ringworm

The handle is curved and textured to increase contact with fingers and hands in case you touch things sick people may have touched.

Scientists placed millions of viruses on copper. “The viruses started to die literally as soon as they touched it,” said Dr. Bill Keevil.

The EPA says copper works just as well when tarnished. Easy to clean or polish.

Made in America entirely of pure US copper. Comes with Directions. 90-day Money-back Guarantee. Price $79.95. Get $10 off each with code NATA36 .

See www.CopperZap.com or call toll-free 888-411-6114.

Buy once, use forever.

Statements not evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

New research: Copper kills bad germs in seconds.

DART’S

turning 40 and we’re celebrating with YOU (and our entire crew)

As we look forward to the future of DART, let’s celebrate 40 years of milestones and memories made possible by our riders, employees, and community partners across all our service cities. or t y Proud. For t y Forward.