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Focusing on Straightening Teeth Holistically
20 SACRED VESSELS The Lifeblood of Heart Health
24 WHY A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IS KEY TO PREVENTING HEART DISEASE
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The Drive to Banish Single-Use Plastics
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The Promise of Regenerative Medicine
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Embracing the Rainbow Year-Round
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arthX and North Lake College will host an evening to explore the idea of what makes a “smart city” smart, from 6 to 8 p.m., February 6, at the Coppell Biodiversity Center. Participants will learn how new technologies and open access to data is transforming our communities, enhancing quality of life and sustaining our resources for future generations. Smart cities embrace the Internet of Things (IoT), and utilize communication technologies and strategies across all community needs and daily living. The audience will hear from expert speakers from business and government about smart initiatives in our region like 5-G, autonomous vehicles, open data, building sensors, biodiversity meters and more, as well as network with like-minded individuals, meet and learn from local experts and begin to implement practical ideas. Other DCCCD-EarthX Sustainable U events include UN World Day of Social Justice at Eastfield College on February 20; Trees and Native Landscape at Brookhaven College on March 26 and Future of Recycling at Mountain View College on April 3. Admission is free with registration at Tinyurl.com/DCCCPopupRegistration. Location: 367 Freeport Pkwy., Coppell.
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r. Katherine Hayhoe, an atmospheric scientist and professor of political science at Texas Tech University, where she is director of the Climate Science Center, CEO of the consulting firm ATMOS Research and Consulting, an evangelical Christian, author of 125 peer-publications and finalist for Texan of the year, will be Bernice Butler’s guest on Healthy Living Healthy Planet Radio at 3 p.m., February 22 on iHeart KXFR 1190AM. Dr.Katherine Hayhoe, center She will explore the clean energy imperative and why our current energy sources are not working. Hayhoe says, “I don’t accept global warming on faith; I crunch the data, I analyze the models, I help engineers and city managers and ecologists quantify the impacts.” Together with her husband Andrew Farley, a pastor and best-selling author of eight books, she wrote A Climate for Change: Global Warming Facts for Faith-Based Decisions, a book that untangles the complex science and tackles many long-held misconceptions about global warming. She has also led climate impact assessments for a broad cross-section of cities and regions from Chicago to California and the U.S. Northeast. The findings of these studies have been presented before Congress, highlighted in briefings to state and federal agencies and used as input to future planning by communities, states and regions across the country. Healthy Living Healthy Planet Radio interviews experts and thought leaders on the impacts of environmental issues on health so that people understand we simply can’t have a healthy life without living on a healthy planet. See ad on page 9.
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his is the last month for K-12 students to submit entries for the DART 2020 Student Art Contest. The deadline is February 28, and high school students have the option of submitting their entry online at dart.org/ artcontest. Contestants can compete to earn a spot for their design on DART buses and trains, plus cash and other prizes. DART will notify winners by March 11. The contest is open to public school, private school and home-schooled students in kindergarten through the 12th grade. Designs must be original work by the student and should illustrate the theme “Paint The Town ______. Ride DART.” One entry per student. No group entries are allowed. All entries must measure 11 inches high by 17 wide wide and be laid out horizontally. The student’s name, email, grade level, school name, school address, teacher’s name, email, phone number, parent’s name, email and phone number should be easily visible on the back. For more information, contact Jessica D. Lennon, education outreach manager, at 214749-2582 or jlennon@dart.org. See ad on page 3.
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ravelers on Dallas-Fort Worth area TEXpress lanes have a simple, new way to qualify for high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) toll discounts. The GoCarma smartphone app has replaced Drive On TEXpress, ensuring that commuters will no longer need to activate their HOV status prior to each trip. On these roadways, drivers can either choose to pay a variable toll for the ability to travel at least 50 mph on the TEXpress Lanes, or they can use the general-purpose lanes for no additional charge. GoCarma uses Bluetooth technology to automatically verify travelers in a carpool. As long as at least two people in the vehicle install the GoCarma app or have an occupant pass, they will not need to interact with the app after setup. Drivers can register and download the app at GoCarma.com/dfw.
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prah Winfrey’s 2020 Vision Tour: Your Life in Focus will feature high-profile guests including Tracy Ellis Ross, bringing a full day wellness event to Dallas starting at 9 a.m., February 15, at American Airlines Arena. Doors Open at 8 a.m. Oprah will help motivate the audience to make 2020 the year of renewal and celebrate all we are meant to be. She will also sit down for an intimate one-on-one conversation with Tracee Ellis Ross, star of ABC’s Black-ish. “My hope is to make 2020 the year of transformation for you—mind, body and spirit. That’s why we’re calling the tour Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus. With WW [Weight Watchers] as my tour partner, each stop features a different lineup of celebrity guests, powerhouse leaders in wellness, and people from all walks of life who took charge and created lasting change,” says Winfrey. “Say goodbye to procrastination, denial, feeling stuck and wishing for a better life. This is going to be a daylong party for everyone, celebrating all that you are—and all that you’re meant to be.” The morning will begin with a pre-show dance party, followed by an interactive session lead by Oprah which encouraging participants to create their own 2020 action plan. Then, a speaker will motivate them with some inspired words before Julianne Hough gets everyone out of their seats with a movement workshop. Attendees will spend the day with Oprah as she shares the personal ups and downs of her wellness journey and guides them to develop their own 2020 action plan through motivating conversations, the latest in wellness research and insightful interactive workbook exercises. The guests will share their own insights. electrifying experiences and invigorating talks. The event will also highlight inspiring individuals that took charge of their lives and created lasting change. In Dallas, Peace. Love. & Eatz, located in DeSoto, and Viridescent Kitchen, located in Plano, will be featured as go-to restaurant stops for attendees and those looking for healthy menus. Box lunch included. Location: 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas. For tickets and more information, visit OprahMag.com.
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Every Bottle Back Initiative Makes Big Dallas Investment
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long with The Recycling Partnership & Closed Loop Partners, America’s leading beverage companies will invest in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to increase the collection, recycling and processing of recyclable plastic bottles as the first region of investment under the Every Bottle Back initiative. Launched in October by the American Beverage Association (ABA), Every Bottle Back is a coalition of Coca-Cola, Keurig Dr Pepper and PepsiCo with the World Wildlife Fund, Closed Loop Partners and The Recycling Partnership. The goal is to support the circular plastics economy by reinforcing the value of 100 percent recyclable plastic bottles and caps and ensuring they don’t end up as waste in oceans, rivers or landfills. Nationally, the Every Bottle Back initiative will measure industry progress in reducing the use of new plastic, invest in key regions to improve the quality and availability of recycled plastic, launch a public awareness campaign to educate consumers and leverage packaging to remind consumers that bottles are 100 percent recyclable. The effort includes partnering with local government and community leaders to help educate consumers on how to recycle better and decrease recycling contamination. “Our plastic bottles are made to be remade, and we are excited to work alongside communities in Dallas-Fort Worth to bolster recycling and demonstrate how innovative solutions can make a real difference for future generations,” says Katherine Lugar, president and CEO of ABA. At the Balcones Material Recovery Facility, Every Bottle Back will invest $2 million to up-
grade the facility, including state-of-the-art technology, such as optical sorters, machinery with artificial intelligence and robotic arms that separate recyclable plastics, along with new belt configurations to improve the processing of more recyclable materials. Approximately 50,000 residents will benefit from expanded recycling access in multifamily housing complexes in the Dallas Metroplex as a result of upgraded recycling collection vehicles, on-site and in-unit educational signage and outreach, new containers, in-unit bins and totes for recycling. New services will be more convenient, with recycling pick-ups available at residents’ front door. Keefe Harrison, chief executive officer of The Recycling Partnership, says, “Our efforts as part of the Every Bottle Back initiative in Texas will increase access to recycling and educate citizens about what is and isn’t recyclable.” The North Central Texas Council of Governments public service campaign, Know What to Throw, will educate residents across 230 communities about how to decrease contamination of valuable recyclable materials like PET bottles and aluminum cans. Cart-to-cart outreach and educational materials on how to recycle and cut down on contamination of recyclable materials will be available to residents in more than 232,000 homes in Fort Worth. For a more information, visit Tinyurl. com/EveryBottleBack and EveryBottleBack.org. To hear discussions from experts and thought leaders on Plastic Pollution, visit HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet Radio.com to listen to Nov. Plastic Pollution podcasts.
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he new Dallas Multifamily Recycling Ordinance went into effect January 1 for all multi-family properties with eight or more units so residents living in those properties are now able to recycle where they live. The ordinance supports Dallas’s zero waste goal by requiring affected property owners to ensure that tenants and employees have access to convenient recycling and educate residents about access to valet, dual stream or single stream recycling services with a minimum of one pickup per week. Quick Tips: n Items should be placed in recycling receptacle without being bagged. n A quick rinse will do. Don’t need to spend a lot of time or water washing out containers. n Pizza boxes are recyclable, but remove the side with the excess cheese. n To order a recycle cart, call 311. n When in doubt, keep it out. When non-recyclables are mixed into the recycling bins, it can turn the whole container from recyclables to trash. For more information, visit ZeroWastedfw. org. Visit HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet Radio.com November archive to hear Waste Production: Waste Reduction podcasts of on-air broadcasts with experts and thought leaders discussing health effects of waste disposal.
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Use Pumpkin Seed Oil to Dodge Hypertension Postmenopausal women are more likely to develop hypertension than men their age, but taking pumpkin seed oil daily may head off that condition, report researchers from Marymount University, in Arlington, Virginia. In a blind study of 23 participants, women taking three grams of pumpkin seed oil for six weeks had significantly reduced systolic blood pressure, as well as better blood flow in their arteries. The oil “might be effective in the prevention and treatment of hypertension in this population,” write the authors. 14
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Use Probiotics to Reduce Bone Loss and Newborn Infections Bone loss leading to increased fracture risk occurs in half of postmenopausal women, but new research from Sweden offers a deterrent: a combination of three Lactobacillus probiotic strains. A total of 249 healthy, early postmenopausal women over the age of 50 that took the probiotics for a year suffered no significant bone loss in the lumbar spine compared to a placebo group, report researchers at Gothenburg University. They had slight reductions in bone loss at the neck and no changes at the hip or upper femur. In a British Medical Journal-published study on probiotics that spanned 10 years and involved nearly 1,000 at-risk babies, researchers from the UK’s Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital found that newborns with gut infections were twice as likely to recover when given probiotics as part of their treatment in intensive care units, with sepsis rates reduced from 22.6 percent to 11.5 percent. The strains used were L. acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum and B. longum subspecies infantis. The babies were suffering from necrotizing enterocolitis, a rare infection and inflammation of the intestines which can affect low-birthweight babies.
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Qigong, a traditional Chinese massage technique and movement practice, may offer hope for the one in 68 American children suffering from autism spectrum disorder. Researchers at Portugal’s Oporto University reviewed 10 high-quality studies, all of which involved massage for children as young as 2, including two which also employed slow qigong movements and breathwork for older children. Previous studies have found that the qigong type of gentle massage practiced for 15 minutes daily by parents on autistic children helps the children tolerate touch, feel reassured by it and bond more deeply with parents that also feel less stress. The meta-study affirmed, “Qigong seems to be able to decrease severity of individual sensory, behavioral and language components of autism, and improve self-control, sociability, sensory and cognitive awareness, as well as healthy physical behavior.”
Get Nutritional and Antifungal Benefits from Celery Researchers from Cameroon’s University of Buea studied the properties of nine local vegetables and found that celery, Apium graveolens, had some of the highest levels of antifungal properties, as well as high levels of nutritional lipids, protein, vitamin C, copper, zinc and phosphorous. Also scoring high in nutritional and antifungal value were the seeds of Irvingia gabonensis, African or bush mango, sometimes used in the U.S. in weight-loss products.
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Try Mind-Body Options to Reduce Opioid-Treated Pain People suffering from acute pain often turn to addictive opioid treatments, but research from the University of Utah School of Social Work published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine concluded that certain mind-body therapies significantly reduce pain and the use of opioids. Reviewing 60 randomized, controlled, published clinical trials with more than 6,400 participants, researchers found that meditation/mindfulness, therapeutic suggestion and cognitive behavioral therapy all significantly reduced pain severity along with opioid use and misuse. Hypnosis also helped lower pain. Mind-body therapies proved effective at reducing short-term, acute pain from medical procedures, as well as chronic pain. Lead author and Associate Dean for Research Eric Garland pointed out that 82,000 Americans are projected to die from opioid overdoses in the next five years and noted, “If all of us—doctors, nurses, social workers, policymakers, insurance companies and patients—use this evidence as we make decisions, we can help stem the tide of the opioid epidemic.”
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Consider Vitamins to Reduce Eczema Severity Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, affects one in five people over the course of a lifetime, causing itchy, red, swollen and cracked skin, especially on the arms, hands and feet. Genetics, immune system dysfunction and environmental exposure, including to chemicals, are some causes, and treatment usually involves moisturizers and corticosteroid creams. Research from China’s Chongqing Medical University reviewed clinical research on treating eczema with vitamins and found 10 studies totaling 456 patients. Their study concluded that supplementing with vitamin D3 significantly reduced symptoms for patients with moderate to severe eczema, and that a vitamin B12 cream was also effective in soothing symptoms, as was vitamin E supplementation. A combination of 600 IU of vitamin E and 1,600 IU of D3 scored highest in a study included by the researchers, lowering symptoms overall by 64 percent in 60 days.
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global briefs UNESCO Adopts Resolution on Earth Charter
The 40th General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), held last November, adopted a resolution that reaffirms the importance of the Earth Charter (EarthCharter. org) as an ethical framework for sustainable development. The Charter’s four pillars— respect and care for the community of life; ecology integrity; social and economic justice; and democracy, non-violence and peace—have guided and underpinned UNESCO’s sustainable development work. Taking into account the current world situation and environmental crises, delegates felt it was time to act and that the Earth Charter provides the needed principles and values. Although it has no binding force, like previous UNESCO resolutions, its ethical foundation may surface in future battles in international courts.
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In 1969, there were only 100 South American fur seals and sea lions along the coastline of Lima, the capitol of Peru, but that has increased to more than 8,000 today, thanks to local fishermen that have realized over the intervening years that a balanced ecosystem benefits all. Once hunted almost to the point of no return for their pelts and because they ate so many fish, the sea mammals have slowly rebounded since Peru established its first marine protection area there in 1979, the Paracas Marine Reserve. Today, the Fishermen’s Union has defined these areas, in which each local fishing collective is dependent economically, and has assigned responsibility to that group for protecting those marine resources. Impetus for species protection is also being driven by the rise of tourism and artisanal fisheries. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature, which maintains a “Red List” database of species and the degree to which they are threatened with extinction, has also been involved. It also compiles a “Green List” to recognize global best practices for areabased conservation, a program working with marine reserves along the Pacific coast.
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Alaska Battles Air Pollution
Alaska, which has some of the most pristine environments in the U.S., also has some of the worst air quality in its cities. According to the American Lung Association 2019 State of the Air report (Tinyurl.com/StateOfTheAirPDF), Fairbanks ranked third and a section of Anchorage ranked 21st in cities with high levels of short-term particle pollution between 2015-2017, the latest years that figures are available. Although the numbers are poor, they still represent an improvement from the last air quality report. “Particle pollution is made of soot, or tiny particles that come from coal-fired power plants, diesel emissions, wildfires and woodburning devices. These particles are so small that they can lodge deep in the lungs and trigger asthma attacks, heart attacks and strokes, and can even be lethal,” warns Marge Stoneking, executive director at the American Lung Association in Alaska.
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Scientists have discovered that some trees raise and lower their branches several times in the course of the night, indicating a cycle of water and sugar transportation, but they didn’t know why. Plants need water to photosynthesize glucose, the basic building block from which their more complex molecules are formed. For trees, this entails drawing water from the roots to the leaves. Dr. András Zlinszky, at Aarhus University, Denmark, used a laser scanning technique to measure the exact location of branches and leaves of 22 tree and shrub species, and published his observations of substantial unexpected movement cycles. He says, “We detected a previously unknown periodic movement of up to 0.4 inches in cycles of two to six hours. The movement has to be connected to variations in water pressure within the plants, and this effectively means that the tree is pumping. Water transport is not just a steady-state flow, as we previously assumed.” Some might call that pumping action a heartbeat.
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A Billion Trees in Eight Years
Marrying forestry to technology, the startup Flash Forest, in Toronto, is using aerial drones to plant trees 10 times faster than human planters with a goal of 1 billion trees by 2028. Since testing prototype devices last year, it has already planted several thousand trees across Ontario using pregerminated seed pods containing a mixture of species. The drones are capable of planting trees at just 50 cents per pod, or a quarter of the cost of typical planting methods. Funded partly by a Kickstarter campaign, the group will start planting trees in April, with at least 150,000 in the ground by the end of this year. At full capacity, one drone operator will be able to plant 100,000 seed pods per day. Flash Forest spokesperson Angelique Ahlstrom says, “Our goals are to have a significant and measurable impact on mitigating climate change in the next decade, while combatting deforestation and biodiversity loss on a global scale. We feel we are one of the only ways that the federal government will be able to fulfill its pledge to plant 2 billion trees in the next 10 years.”
A new Climate Neutral product label is joining others like Fair Trade, 100% Organic and Made in America, and is closing in on a Kickstarter (Tinyurl.com/ CarbonNeutralKickstarter) funding goal to raise $100,000. The idea for the label was hatched by the founders of San Franciscobased backpack and camera equipment maker Peak Design and Brooklynbased Biolite, which sells sustainable energy products. Participating companies start by establishing baseline emissions, evaluating such factors as raw materials, the energy costs at their facilities, the amount that employees travel, and how and where their products are shipped. They work to reduce and balance them through greener strategies, switching to renewable power and investing in carbon offsets before they can display the label on their products. According to Climate Neutral, it only costs 12 cents to offset the carbon emissions required to produce a $120 running shoe. More than 40 brands have already signed up.
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A drought-plagued Kenyan region is using a new, solarpowered, desalination plant from the international nonprofit GivePower to obtain clean water. Before the plant’s arrival in the town of Kiunga, villagers had completely run out of clean drinking water and had to use dirty well water and saltwater from the Indian Ocean. The new solar water farm produces enough drinking water that’s cleaner than typical desalination plants for more than 35,000 people every day. GivePower has a mission of using renewable energy as a means of bringing water, food and energy to places that need it most. They plan on building similar facilities in other drought-prone countries such as Colombia and Haiti. February 2020
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the work of doctors Jack Hockel, Darick Nordstrom, William Hang and John and Mike Mew, who are all committed to advancing an approach to orthodontics that corrects proper facial balance instead of traditional retractive techniques. By working with these mentors, Ward learned how poor resting oral posture causes crooked teeth, grinding, snoring and breathing problems, as well as bedwetting and other issues—things he dealt with as a child. After returning to school to study orthodontics, Ward practiced postural orthodontics in Alberta for six years before moving to Texas to be near his family, where he opened Face ForWard Orthodontics. His full-service orthodontics practice has a preventive focus. In addition to braces and invisible aligners, Ward uses educational techniques and gentler temporary orthodontic appliances to help children and adults develop proper oral posture. He says this type of prevention helps not just with jaw growth, but also airway issues like sleep apnea and upper
airway resistance syndrome; a condition not as severe as sleep apnea. but still restrictive of airflow. Ward takes his time to know each patient, and provide education and postural exercises via the Good Oral Posture Exercise prevention program. For young patients from 3 to 6 years old, when much facial development occurs, and 7 to 15, when the jaw is still developing, Ward encourages the whole family to participate in the postural exercise so everyone can benefit from proper oral posture. Ward partners with Dr. Keith Thornton, who specializes in helping patients that cannot wear orthodontic appliances, is a member of the Dallas Airway Collaborative and volunteers with nonprofit Smile Change Lives, which provides free orthodontics for low-income children. Face ForWard Orthodontics is located at 6131 Luther Ln., Ste. 208, Dallas. For more information, call 214-617-1331 or visit FaceForWardOrthodontics.com. See ad on inside front cover.
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by Julie Peterson
hen people think about heart health, what generally comes to mind is the fist-sized muscle that pumps and oxygenates the body’s lifeblood. However, the heart of the matter is not the pump itself, but the vascular system— the network of veins, arteries and capillaries that distributes blood to every cell in the body, delivering nutrients and eliminating waste. Each human adult harbors an astonishing 60,000 miles of blood vessels— enough to wrap around the planet twice. Keeping these hard-working vessels supple and open is the key not only to avoiding disease, but also to ensuring a long and healthy life. The alternative—arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries—can slowly and silently bring on cardiovascular disease (CVD), which can result in a heart attack, stroke, vision loss and cognitive decline. CVD is the leading cause of death in the U.S., killing one in four Americans,
When a disease is lifestyleinduced, the only thing that can reverse it is a dramatic change in diet and lifestyle. We’ve seen over and over again that it works. ~Brenda Davis 20
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according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). By 2035, nearly half the population—45 percent—is predicted to have some form of the disease. “A hundred years ago, we were farming the back 40 with a team of horses, eating what we grew. Kids don’t get out and ride bikes; they’re playing video games and eating crap. There’s very little doubt how we got to this problem,” says John Osborne, M.D., director of cardiology at State of the Heart Cardiology, near Dallas. Yet, the nation’s number one killer, which can fester for decades without symptoms, is largely preventable and reversible. Only 15 percent of CVD is related to genetics; the rest is attributed to lifestyle, and the right choices can make all the difference. The key is to adopt heart-healthy habits before the body delivers a potentially fatal warning. “The initial presentation of heart disease can be an acute catastrophic event that results in death in half the men and two-thirds of the women. That’s not treatable,” warns Osborne.
Know the Risk Factors
The first step toward cardiovascular health is awareness. Important indicators of CVD risk include: 4 High blood pressure (over 140/90) 4 High cholesterol (over 240 mg/dL) 4 High triglycerides (over 200 mg/dL) 4 High blood glucose (over 140 mg/dL) 4 Obesity (BMI over 30) 4 Inflammation (hsCRP test above 2 ml/dL) 4 Physical inactivity (less than 30 minutes a day) 4 Smoking or vaping (any at all) 4 Chronic stress 4 Loneliness
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The Lifeblood of Heart Health
Any of these factors can increase the risk of CVD, but possessing a cluster of the first five comprises a condition called metabolic syndrome, which significantly increases the potential for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes—itself a significant risk factor that can damage blood vessels, as well as the organs they support. “While diabetes is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States, this figure belies the fact that most people with diabetes die of heart disease, kidney failure and other complications,” says Brenda Davis, RD, of Alberta, Canada, author of Kick Diabetes Essentials: The Diet and Lifestyle Guide. Metabolic syndrome, like CVD, has few obvious symptoms and is on the rise: Nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. have it, according to the CDC. The one distinct marker for the condition is an accumulation of fat around the waistline, characterized by a measurement of over 35 inches for women and 40 for men.
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“When a disease is lifestyle-induced, the only thing that can reverse it is a dramatic change in diet and lifestyle,” says Davis. “We’ve seen over and over again that it works.”
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n Know the Numbers
CVD flies under the radar even though it’s increasingly common at younger ages. The Journal of the American Medical Association released a study in December 2019 stating that about one in four young adults in the U.S. have pre-diabetes, putting them at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes and CVD. Lisa McDowell, director of clinical nutrition and wellness at St. Joseph’s Mercy Health System, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and team dietitian for the Detroit Red Wings, works with elite athletes of all ages and notes that they more likely know their favorite player’s jersey number than their own health numbers. “Learn what your blood pressure is, know your body mass index, get your cholesterol levels and triglycerides and your [hemoglobin] A1C.
There’s not an excess of blueberries in the American diet; there’s an excess of relatively inexpensive, highly processed junk foods in large containers. ~Lisa McDowell Know these numbers early on and, if there’s a problem, fix it,” she advises. While simple blood tests help monitor indicators for CVD, more sophisticated tests can be even more revealing. In 2018, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (AHA) jointly issued new guidelines for patients over age 50 to get a computerized tomography (CT) scan to determine their calcium score. The procedure checks for hardening of the arteries and predicts the risk of a 10year future cardiovascular event. “This identifies people who have preclinical atherosclerosis, regardless of risk factors,” says Osborne. “It also helps people modify behaviors, because they are faced with a diagnosis.” Yale R. Smith, a Melbourne, Florida, M.D., who specializes in metabolic and functional medicine, utilizes the U.S. Food & Drug Administration-approved protein unstable lesion signature (PULS) blood test. Recommended for patients in their 40s, it measures inflammatory biomarkers for the body’s immune system response to arterial injury and provides a chronological heart age and risk of a CVD event. “If you can show someone the future, it’s a wake-up call to make lifestyle changes to increase longevity,” Smith says.
n Eat for Heart Health
Perhaps the single most important change that people can make is diet. “But a lot of people don’t want lifestyle medicine—they’d rather take a statin with their Big Mac,” says McDowell. Preventing or reversing CVD requires diligence, but it’s largely about eating real, whole food—and mostly plants.
This means avoiding processed foods and consuming less salt, trans fats, saturated fat and cholesterol; and more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds. “There’s not an excess of blueberries in the American diet; there’s an excess of relatively inexpensive, highly processed junk foods in large containers,” says McDowell. Overcoming the urge to grab fast and easy foods requires education. “Everyone needs to learn how to read a food label and avoid foods linked to vascular disease,” she adds. Vegans have healthier cholesterol levels in their blood compared to vegetarians, which in turn have better levels than meateaters. Study-verified diets that lower CVD indicators also include the Mediterranean diet, as well as two developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet, which also addresses exercise and weight control. “I don’t believe that one diet fits everybody, but there’s a preponderance of evidence that the more plant compounds you get, the better off you are,” says McDowell.
Some cardiovascular boosters:
Leafy greens flush out excess sodium and magnesium, and reduce inflammation. Berries improve circulation by boosting nitric oxide, which expands blood vessels. Pomegranate juice lowers blood pressure and reduces plaque formation. Walnuts, peanuts and almonds lower LDL, the “bad cholesterol”. Oily fish, chia and flax seeds with omega-3 fatty acids lower triglycerides. Soy with anti-inflammatory isoflavones helps dilate blood vessels. “We could eat tofu, tempeh, miso, edamame, soy beans or even organic soy ‘veggie meats’ in place of red meat,” says Davis. Yogurt, kefir and other fermented probiotic dairy products help improve glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol and blood pressure. Supplements can be very helpful: Red yeast rice extract, much like a statin, significantly lowers total cholesterol and LDL. February 2020
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Coenzyme Q10, a powerful antioxidant, lowers blood pressure and combats the side effects of statins. Omega-3s in fish oil supplements reduce heart risk in healthy people and those already diagnosed with CVD risk. Nicotinamide riboside improves blood pressure and arterial health in those with mild hypertension. Garlic, fresh or in capsules, can lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
n Move It
Sitting all day and then briefly exercising doesn’t provide the same benefit as moving periodically throughout the day. Take more frequent breaks from sitting, get up to move around for a couple of minutes every 30 minutes. Exercise strengthens the endothelium, the innermost of an artery’s three layers, and produces nitric oxide, which helps
keep arteries open and healthy. Getting the blood moving lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, and increases oxygen and nutrients to the body. Exercising outdoors provides additional benefits. Research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found that exposure to green spaces helped prevent metabolic syndrome.
n Stress Less, Socialize More
Spending even 20 minutes outdoors in nature can do wonders for high blood pressure and cortisol levels, studies show. Walking or talking with a friend deepens social engagement, a key factor in lowering CVD risk: “Having the right tribe is crucial,” says McDowell. “If you’re with people who support you and make you laugh, you feel less stress.” Walking a dog outdoors gets three cardiovascular pluses—exercise, nature and
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n Don’t Smoke
Not starting to smoke or vape at all is ideal for cardiovascular health, but quitting allows the body to begin to heal, reducing the risk of coronary heart disease after one year by 50 percent, reports the AHA; 14 years later, the risk is the same as a non-smoker’s. “It’s not intuitively easy to make healthy decisions,” says McDowell. “We have to learn how to make good choices.” Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.
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Previous studies have linked processed foods to hypertension and high cholesterol, and a 2019 British Medical Journal study of 105,000 adults reported that a 10 percent increase in the consumption of processed foods corresponded to a 12 percent overall increase in cardiovascular disease.
Inflammation
Assess Personal Risk High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood pushing against the vessel walls is too high, making the heart and vessels work harder. The friction damages the endothelium— the inner lining of veins and arteries—plaque builds up, the vessels narrow and blood pressure increases even more. Contributing factors include being sedentary, overweight and consuming excessive alcohol or salt.
High Cholesterol
A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, cholesterol can pile up (mostly as a consequence of poor diet) and stick to arterial walls, creating plaque that stymies blood flow to the heart.
High Triglycerides
The end product of digesting fats in food, triglycerides become fat in the blood that gives the body energy. Numbers climb with consumption of refined carbohydrates, simple sugars and fatty foods, contributing to arteriosclerosis.
Metabolic Syndrome
A cluster of conditions that affect up to a third of Americans, metabolic syndrome
is defined by high blood pressure; high levels of blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides; and excess fat around the waist. It’s closely linked to Type 2 diabetes, another CVD risk factor.
Obesity
Obesity—which afflicts almost 40 percent of American adults—causes chronic inflammation, harms the endothelium and causes poor cholesterol numbers. A 12year study of 17,640 Europeans, published in the European Heart Journal, found that obese people with metabolic risk factors were two-and-a-half times as likely to have heart disease as those of normal weight.
Stress
When stressed by such factors as work overload, family strife or traumatic memories, the body releases adrenaline, which causes acceleration of breathing and heart rate, contraction of vessels and a rise in blood sugar. Chronic stress can cause constricted arteries that lead to arteriosclerosis and inflammation of the endothelium. Further, stressed people often turn to vascular-destructive activities such as smoking, drinking and binge eating.
Chronic inflammation, caused by such factors as fried and processed foods, smoking, obesity, alcohol and stress, can trigger the immune system to attack healthy tissues, including the endothelium, raising CVD risk. C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammation marker, is measured by the hsCRP blood test. Men with higher CRP levels had three times the risk of heart attack and twice the risk of stroke, Harvard scientists have found.
Physical Inactivity
A lack of regular, ongoing physical activity has been shown to dramatically increase obesity, blood pressure, cholesterol and inflammation. A 2019 British study found that artery functions declined and CVD risk factors worsened in just two weeks when active exercisers reduced their daily steps from 10,000 to 1,000.
Smoking and Vaping
Nicotine, carbon monoxide and chemicals in cigarettes increase blood pressure and heart rate, damage the endothelium and cause blood platelets to clot more, which is why smokers are two to four times more likely to get cardiovascular disease. E-cigarettes and cigars may be worse due to higher doses of nicotine, the AHA warns.
Loneliness
People need people: Harvard researchers examined 23 studies that involved 181,000 adults and found that loneliness, social isolation or both were associated with increased risks of heart attacks (29 percent) and strokes (32 percent). February 2020
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Why a Healthy Lifestyle (Not a Daily Aspirin) is Key to Preventing Heart Disease by Michael Sills
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fter decades of viewing daily low-dose aspirin as the standard recommendation for preventing cardiovascular disease, it seems the time for change has come. There has been ongoing discussion and study about the value of aspirin for over 30 years in both the treatment and prevention of heart and vascular
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diseases. For years, doctors prescribed aspirin for all patients needing to lower their risk of these diseases. But the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association now recommend aspirin not be prescribed in the absence of known coronary or vascular disease. Instead, for most people, treatment should focus
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on healthy lifestyle habits, including physical activity, diet and control of factors like cholesterol, diabetes risk and blood pressure. Aspirin therapy comes with a significantly increased risk of bleeding that can potentially offset its value for prevention of cardiovascular events. As a result, it should no longer be routinely used unless the patient has had an evaluation and discussion with their physician about the risk of cardiovascular disease and the risk of bleeding. If currently taking a daily dose of aspirin, talk to a doctor about tailoring treatment for individual needs — and about whether aspirin is still the right choice. The era of universal aspirin therapy is over. Aspirin therapy is now reserved for select “high-risk” patients that have had open-heart surgery or stents inserted, or experienced a heart attack or stroke. But for those that don’t qualify as high-risk or already have a diagnosis of heart disease, aspirin should not be part of a preventive regime for keeping the heart healthy. This also means a greater emphasis on starting and maintaining, those healthy habits we already know are good for us. The American College of Cardiology agrees that the most effective way to prevent cardiovascular disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation is by living a healthy lifestyle.
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Quit smoking. If you smoke, talk to your doctor about steps you can take today to quit.
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Disrupting Disposables The Drive to Banish Single-Use Plastics
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niversities, sports There is momentum, Two-pronged efforts arenas, restauby businesses and indibut it is challenging. rants and other viduals to divert plastics businesses are taking up ~Eric DesRoberts from the waste system the call to “disrupt disposand replacing them with ables” as part of a global effort to dramatiEarth-friendly alternatives will eventucally cut down on single-use plastics. The ally pay off, experts say, but it will be a environmental problems caused by those long and slow process. However, momenubiquitous throwaways have become a tum is building, spurred by consumer mainstay of news reporting, and studies on demand and a growing number of enhow best to reduce them through public terprising businesses, organizations and policy abound. A recent Canadian research academic institutions. paper in the Marine Pollution Bulletin At Penn State University, agriculexplores strategies such as bans, tax levies ture and biological engineering profesand education. Experts agree that it is not sor Judd Michael is working with sports just a litter problem, but a sobering matter facilities to lower both plastics use and of human and planetary health. littering; the initiative is working so well As these plastics wind up in the oceans that their approaches may be taken up by and landfills worldwide, they can languish other schools across the nation. “One of virtually intact for up to 1,000 years, entanmy projects is with NASCAR’s Pocono gling and choking marine mammals and Raceway [also in Pennsylvania], where the terrestrial wildlife. Or, they break into toxic owners of the track wanted to continue microplastics that enter drinking water to make the venue more green,” he says. supplies, eventually ingested by humans. “There is zero waste in suites for that Because plastics are made from petroleum, track, and they are initiating a compretheir production also adds to greenhouse hensive recycling program. They try to get gases that contribute to the climate crisis. tailgaters to participate, as well.” 26
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On campus, Penn State provides bags of different colors for tailgaters with instructions for fans to separate recyclables in one bag and everything else in the other. That program was exported to Pocono. Michael is also working with PepsiCo, which owns Frito-Lay, to develop alternative packaging. The University of Florida’s efforts began in 2012, when the campus freed itself from plastic bags, getting buy-in from Chick-Fil-A, Subway and other eateries that agreed to switch to alternatives. “We’ve been Styrofoam-free since 2012, as well,” says Allison Vitt, outreach and communications coordinator for the UF Office of Sustainability. “At the end of 2018, we officially switched over all to compostable straws.” They feel like plastic, but are certified compostable, she says. UF has engaged with Cupanion, a company that developed an app that has a “fill it forward” program, distributing money to clean-water charities worldwide. “Since 2016, we’ve been working with them to reduce single-use plastic, rewarding people for reusing their bottles,” says Vitt. Interested students, staff and faculty are given a barcode sticker to scan on their phone each time a bottle is refilled at a campus retailer or water fountain. The app provides points that can be redeemed for monthly prizes. “It also shows you your personal footprint—your cumulative impact, like how many single-use bottles you have avoided,” she says. On a smaller scale, Dana Honn and his wife Christina went completely plasticfree upon opening Café Carmo, in New Orleans. “We only had about a dozen seats, but determined to have as little waste as possible. Every year, we were able to build upon it,” he says. “A lot of local folks have really changed their perspective. We see a lot more customers coming in and saying they appreciate that we are using compostable cups and compostable straws.” It’s a slow, but steady effort, says Eric DesRoberts, senior manager of the Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas program. “We have worked with a number of restau-
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A lot of local folks have really changed their perspective. We see a lot more customers coming in and saying they appreciate that we are using compostable cups and compostable straws. ~Dana Honn rants talking about why it is important to be taking action to keep plastics out of the waste stream and out of the ocean.” More people are volunteering to clean up and cut back on plastics, and more businesses are asking the nonprofit, Washington, D.C.-based, environmental advocacy organization how they can do their part. “There is momentum, but it is challenging,” says DesRoberts. Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. Connect at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.
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he Dallas Cowboys are leading the way in disposables and sustainability practices at AT&T Stadium. In 2019, it initiated limiting straws in beverage service. In 2020, straws will be completely eliminated from beverage service in general concessions, where the majority of disposables are eco-friendly and biodegradable. AT&T Stadium also has a permanent, venuewide recycling program. The stadium was built using recycled materials, water-efficient plumbing fixtures and energy-efficient systems and lighting. The stadium’s 18 custom escalators use variable frequency drives that are 50 percent more energy-efficient and can send energy back into the stadium’s power grid. Legends at AT&T Stadium closely monitors food sales to minimize waste, tracking fan purchasing habits based on the time of the game, the time of year, the weather and the visiting team. The timing of a football game—whether it is at noon,
3 p.m., or 7 p.m., determines the quantity of food. Partnerships with local charities make sure that any and all remaining food is donated to serve community needs and not put in landfills or wasted. An ORCA system (FeedTheOrca.com) processes and converts food waste into greywater that is safely discharged into the municipal wastewater system, diverting approximately 85,000 pounds annually of food waste from landfills and reducing methane gas production. AT&T Stadium sources thousands of pounds of organic produce annually from the Paul Quinn College WE Over Me Farm, and reviews all farms for responsible and humane practices. At least five concessions carts at every event are devoted to certified USDA organic and healthier items. Vegan and vegetarian items are featured throughout the building. For more information, visit attstadium.com.
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HEALING JOINTS FROM WITHIN The Promise of Regenerative Medicine
by Marlaina Donato by osteopathic physician Earl Gedney in omeday, medical science will allow the 1930s, prolotherapy induces low-grade, us to infuse damaged or aging organs temporary inflammation with the intention with new cells, or to manufacture of triggering connective tissue cells called made-to-order organs on a 3-D printer. fibroblasts in and around the injection site. These emerging techniques to revitalize “If you cut your arm or twist your ankle, worn-out body parts are on the drawing various immune cells rush to the area to board in the field of regenerative medicine. begin the repair process. This is a very basic However, for the injured college athlete or comparison of what prolotherapy does with the grandmother with compromised joint injections directed to specific anatomical function, healing and pain relief can alpoints,” says Ross A. Hauser, M.D., founder ready be found in the form of prolotherapy of Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine and other non-invasive approaches that Clinics, in Fort Myers, Florida, and Chicago. stimulate the body to heal itself. “Prolotherapy is used to treat osteoar Injection therapies using dextrose thritis because it helps correct the underlyor the patient’s own platelets or stem cells ing reason why it has occurred, which is are being used to naturally stimulate the joint instability. The body overgrows bone as body to produce collagen and rejuvenated a long-term response in an effort to stabilize tissue, offering hope to those with soft an unstable joint,” Hauser says. tissue injuries, osteoarthritis, degenerative Naturopathic physician Brent Camerdisc disease and even pain syndromes like on, of Aurora Natural Medicine, in Gilbert, fibromyalgia. A recent review in the British Arizona, suggests individualized treatment Medical Bulletin of 10 high-quality studies plans for best results. “My recommendaof dextrose prolotherapy in adults with tions are very patient-specific, which is an mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee important piece in prolotherapy.” Cameron showed patients experienced significantly says his patients are likely to start seeing less pain and improved range of motion in relief in the first week. “In many instances, both the short term and long term withthey experience complete relief and mobility out adverse effects. Eighty-two percent of after a series of treatments.” patients were satisfied with the treatment. While Cameron attests to the efficacy of dextrose prolotherapy, he is cautious with Controlled Inflammation recommending it for people with systemic A type of regenerative medicine innovated
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inflammatory conditions. “Someone with a history of joint-related autoimmune response tends to mount stronger inflammatory responses. Other forms of regenerative medicine can be helpful for rheumatoid arthritis [RA], but not in the inflammation-mediated way, like prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.” One option, according to the Institute of Regenerative Medicine, in Boca Raton, Florida, might be very small embryonic-like stem cells (VSELS), an emerging form of regenerative stem cell therapy. These have shown promise in dealing with RA and other autoimmune diseases. Meanwhile, the Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine is ramping up its research into approaches that stimulate the body to repair itself, with numerous ongoing clinical trials utilizing different injection therapies for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
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PRP injections are similar to prolotherapy, using platelets from the patient’s body instead of dextrose. “As blood flows through an injury site, the inflammatory chemicals trigger the platelets to release growth factors, which causes the torn fibers of the damaged structures to heal,” says Fort Worth osteopath Gerald Harris, of Texas Prolotherapy and Neural Therapy. PRP is sometimes used in conjunction with stem cell therapy, which is typically applied in cases in which something needs to be replaced, to help fill in gaps in ligaments or tendons, Harris says. PRP injections have proven to be effective in easing chronic low back pain from damaged vertebral discs. An overview of research published in the Journal of Spine Surgery in 2018 found it to be safe, effective and feasible, with promising potential for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Harris says that people that wish to avoid surgery or cortisone injections can benefit from PRP, which can also be applied topically to treat non-healing wounds like bedsores and diabetic ulcers. Harris subscribes to the power of persistence. “Don’t give up. With proper treatment there is a strong likelihood that you can live a happy, healthy life free from chronic pain.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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it was intended to be eaten in. Seasonal foods are naturally ripened, rather than harvested early and trucked in. In addition to enhanced flavor, eating seasonally helps minimize use of fossil fuels to bring our food to us, and is likely to be less expensive.”
Winterizing the Kitchen
Much of the fall harvest, particularly root vegetables, stores well through the winter (hence the idea of a root cellar), extending produce across seasons, according to Steven Satterfield, chef and author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons. There are lots of root vegetables beyond just carrots and potatoes to be enjoyed in winter, including sunchokes, parsnips and turnips, which can be used creatively rather than “boiled to death,” says Satterfield. For example, the Atlanta restaurateur incorporates parsnips into an upside-down cake with winter spices like nutmeg, black pepper and ginger. Binns like to add texture to winter dishes with nuts, color with herbs, and crunch with a winter vegetable like fennel. Warming soups are always comforting during the coldest season, but she also likes warm salads, like a beet and escarole salad drizzled with a warm sherry vinaigrette. Satterfield suggests that specialty citrus like blood oranges, Meyer lemons
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and cross-hybridized varieties such as tangelos and pomelos are fun to intersperse with winter vegetables to maximize brightness and freshness. A lot of winter produce can be great in raw form as well, he adds, including Brussels sprouts, rutabaga or daikon radish, shaved thinly or julienned into a salad. Winter squash is a favorite staple of the Stonger family in the cooler months. “It is easy to grow, easy to store and so deliciously sweet and rich. We roast it as a side dish, mash it as a sort of breakfast porridge or make soups and curries from it,” says Stonger. Satterfield suggests using all the parts of winter vegetables to maximize the harvest and minimize food waste. For example, the seeds of winter squashes can be roasted with herbs and spices and eaten as is, churned into other dishes such as a squash seed granola or blended and strained into a homemade broth to add some texture, fat and flavor. After roasting carrots with Moroccan spices, Satterfield suggests taking the leafy carrot tops and chopping them with cilantro and garlic to make a green sauce to crown the carrots. Swiss chard stems can also be chopped and cooked into Portuguese bread soup, with leftover stale bread made into olive oil croutons and egg whites stirred in at the end.
Winter Health Boosters
Beyond selecting seasonal produce, chefs recommend a few key dietary tweaks in winter, such as stepping up vitamin D consumption. “Since you’re not seeing a lot of sun this time of year, it’s more important to get it through colorful vegetables like carrots, cabbage or radicchio. Watermelon radishes are another winter vegetable full of vitamins,” says Binns. “You can grow your own sprouts throughout the winter as a great microgreen option. Sprouts are incredibly high in enzymes, something often lacking in other winter dishes,” suggests Stonger. “Fermented vegetables and other fermented foods can make up the difference in winter.” April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.
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Cut the celery in half lengthwise. Using a serrated vegetable peeler or a mandoline, shave the celery into thin strips lengthwise down the ribs. Cut the strips in half crosswise and place in a bowl of water. Set aside. Separate the mâche leaves and transfer to a shallow serving bowl. Working on a plate to capture all the juices, use a serrated knife to cut a thick slice off the top and bottom of each citrus fruit. Working with one fruit at a time, stand it upright and, following the contour of the fruit, carefully slice downward to remove the peel, pith and membrane. Set the fruit on its side and cut crosswise into slices about ⅜-inch thick, discarding any seeds. Transfer the slices to the bowl with the mâche, reserving the juices for the vinaigrette.
Mixed Citrus Salad With Mâche, Fennel and Celery Winter is the height of citrus season, with an appealing display of oranges, mandarins, tangerines, tangelos, pomelos and more in the best-stocked markets. Use a varied mixture of sweet-tart types for the prettiest, tastiest salad.
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Cut the fennel lengthwise in half. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, cut the fennel crosswise into very thin slices and tuck among the citrus slices. Drain the celery and distribute evenly over the salad. Using the serrated knife, cut each kumquat crosswise into very thin slices, discarding any seeds. Scatter the kumquat slices evenly over the salad, then sprinkle the almonds over the top.
You can grow your own sprouts throughout the winter as a great microgreen option. ~Shannon Stonger
Chard and Squash Salad 1 small winter squash, such as sweet dumpling, acorn or golden 2 small beets, trimmed 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 bunch Swiss chard, tough ribs removed and leaves torn Red wine vinaigrette or vinaigrette of choice Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Cut the winter squash into wedges and remove the seeds, if desired. Transfer the wedges to a baking dish. Halve the beets and add to the dish. Drizzle with the oil and toss to coat. Bake in a preheated 450° F oven, stirring once, until tender and lightly browned, 20 to 40 minutes. Let cool. Peel and slice the beets. Place the chard in a bowl, drizzle with some of the vinaigrette. Toss to coat. Add the squash and beets, drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, and season to taste with salt and pepper. From Cooking in Season: 100 Recipes for Eating Fresh, by Brigit Binns
To make the vinaigrette, pour the reserved citrus juices into a measuring cup. Add enough additional orange juice to measure ½ cup then add the vinegar. Whisking constantly, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, toss gently to coat, and serve. From Cooking in Season: 100 Recipes for Eating Fresh, by Brigit Binns
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but for overall vascular health, any physical activity like walking or taking the stairs will do.” Druz also highlights the role of nitric oxide: “One of the most studied mediators of vascular health is [nitric oxide], which makes arteries flexible.” Research findings published in 2018 in the journal Hypertension spotlight the correlation between the number of daily steps and arterial plasticity through a technique called pulse wave velocity, which measures how fast blood travels from the heart to the feet. The evidence suggests that 1,000 extra steps a day foster significant vascular improvement. Judy Heller, a walking coach and founder of Wonders of Walking, a fitness program in Portland, Oregon, concurs: “Moving throughout the day, not just once a day, is most important.” Heller is a firm believer in consistency. “My aunt lived to 107 and remained in her three-story house. Her words to me were, ‘Judy, don’t ever stop walking.’ Small changes yield greater rewards over time. We’re meant to move.”
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Nitric oxide, responsible for the dilation and contraction of blood vessels, is produced by exercising and helps to protect the smooth interior lining of the arteries from excessive plaque accumulation. Adding nitric oxide-boosting foods to an already healthy diet can give us an extra edge over vascular
conditions like stroke and peripheral artery disease. “Beets, arugula, spinach and rhubarb are all good sources of dietary nitrate. They’re not miracle supplements, but if you make these foods a regular part of your diet, you’ll have a positive effect on your arteries,” says Hutchinson. Research by Florida State University published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reveals that a one-cup daily serving of blueberries helps to protect the arteries from stiffness. Watermelon, rich in the nonessential amino acid L-citrulline, also packs a nitric oxide punch. Full-spectrum vitamin E is another good option, especially for addressing pe-
ripheral artery disease and reducing serum triglyceride levels that are often seen as secondary to “bad” cholesterol levels, but which low levels are vital to cardiovascular health. Druz cautions against using supplements as substitutes for healthy nutrition and exercise, and underscores the importance of dialing down stress, “I advise my patients to build stress resiliency, which involves recognizing and practicing stress response. This, along with nutrition and consistent exercise, will lower inflammation and help build stress resiliency.” Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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What is the most difficult Love Cycles stage, and why?
Each stage has its own unique challenges. For example, the first stage, the Merge, has a magic to it due to the chemical cocktail that floods your body when in the presence of your significant other. But this stage can be treacherous in that you can mistake your feelings for evidence that this is the “right” person for you. In the Power Struggle stage, feelings will have worn off and power struggles will start to show up. The third stage is Disillusionment. Differences between both of you really start to show up at this time. The fourth stage is the Decision stage. At this point, many couples find themselves wanting out. The key to making it through this stage is to remember that this, too, shall pass and to commit to working it out. It’s important to realize that life is not about getting an A+ at all times. Sometimes, we need to accept that a C- is okay; and if you do need to leave a relationship, it is possible to do it in a wholehearted way at best—at the least, to minimize damage. The fifth stage I call Wholehearted Love, a stage reached only through mindfulness and unconditional love. Because love has changing seasons, a couple will not stop at
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rian Engler, vasive, involving the Prolotherapy offers an of Drexel Hill, injection of a sugar effective alternative to Pennsylvania, solution directly into surgery in a significant the affected area. The was asked to provide hospice care for a senior number of partial ligament body’s inflammation Akita. Tadao was tears or persistent joint response kicks in, reunderweight, weak, sulting in regrowth of pain issues. arthritic and had been new fibers in ligaments ~Judith M. Shoemaker severely neglected. He and tendons. needed a place to live Prolotherapy has out his remaining days in comfort. Even been around a long time. It was used to though Tadao was unstable with severely treat lame animals around 1350 B.C. Back limited mobility, Engler believed that the old then, a hot poker was used to induce the dog had more than a little life left in him. inflammation response. In the 1930s, injec Engler’s veterinarian tried prolotion of an irritant solution at the site of the therapy injection treatments for Tadao’s injury became the new method, and has joint pain and he soon became more since been shown in scientific studies to comfortable and gradually more active. “By facilitate the repair and regrowth of conthe time we completed the treatments, he nective tissue, ligaments, tendons, cartilage was able to get up and down with ease and and other joint-stabilizing structures. started cruising around the kitchen looking Modern prolotherapy has remained for snacks on the counter,” says Engler. basically the same for the last 80 years, Prolotherapy, short for proliferative although the injected irritant solution is therapy, isn’t just for dogs. Any animal modified according to the veterinarian, with a joint can receive the regenerative the type of animal and the injury. Every injection therapy, which relieves pain by vet uses a slightly different prolotherapy strengthening ligaments and tendons “cocktail”, which typically includes 50 supporting the joint. It’s minimally inpercent dextrose and possibly several other
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ingredients the practitioner finds useful, such as saline, vitamin B12, lidocaine and homeopathic combinations. Some vets also offer platelet-rich plasma or stem cells in the injection mixture. “Prolotherapy offers an effective alternative to surgery in a significant number of partial ligament tears or persistent joint pain issues,” says Judith M. Shoemaker, DVM, owner of Always Helpful Veterinary Services, in Nottingham, Pennsylvania. “It’s quite inexpensive and the success rate is very good. Many animals respond after just a few treatments.” Shoemaker typically does prolotherapy treatments in three- to five-week intervals until the joint heals. She also looks to correct the underlying issues of the problem. “Joints don’t get torn up with normal movement,” she says. Animals may have joint issues from falling, but other causes include overweight, long toenails or chiropractic issues. Prolotherapy stabilizes joints after an injury and achieves pain-free motion, but it’s only successful if the cause of the injury is remedied. “Prolotherapy is a very important tool in integrative veterinary care, but it’s not a panacea, and it’s never a stand-alone treatment,” says Christin Finn, DVM, owner of the Canine Rehabilitation & Integrative Veterinary Center, in Kingston, Washington. “It’s part of a combination of integrative treatments based on what is best for your pet.” The right balance of treatments to help an animal feel comfortable could include laser therapy, osteopathic manipulation, acupuncture, physical therapy, custom braces, prolotherapy or rest. Using prolotherapy in conjunction with other posture-correcting and integrative therapies is a win for pets and their owners. Surgery is fraught with complications and expensive. When prolotherapy is used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, animals can recover from injuries that may have been debilitating or even fatal. Ivey Sumrell’s Irish sport horse recovered from a severe injury. At 8 years old, Johnny was bitten on the neck by a stallion. “His neck became unstable
By the time we completed the treatments, he was able to get up and down with ease and started cruising around the kitchen looking for snacks on the counter. ~Brian Engler and he had severe problems walking,” says Sumrell, of Tryon, North Carolina. “Ultrasound-guided prolotherapy was done three times to all of his neck joints.”
Johnny was able to be ridden and lived to be 22. And Tadao, the dog that was expected to die in hospice care a year ago, is enjoying life. He’s now well-nourished and loved, and painlessly goes for walks and plays at the park. “Tadao is the poster child for what prolotherapy can do,” says Engler. Julie Peterson writes about health and environmental issues. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.
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t’s hard to make sense of some of the troubling things we see on TV and read about in the news. Our kids ask us, “Why are these things happening?” It’s an important question and it all comes down to two competing feelings: fear versus love. When we see disturbing images such as school shootings or political opponents attacking one another, it cultivates anxiety, which is epidemic in our society. When left untreated, it can lead to negative outcomes including substance abuse, depression, suicide and violence. Often, we look to those in perceived power to solve these issues. Perhaps what we haven’t considered is that these are not political issues; rather, they are issues of the heart and only we can solve them. So we continue to see pain and suffering played out before us. We feel powerless and this feeds our unease. Our personal safety is a priority and external safety measures sometimes fail. If we don’t feel safe, nothing else matters. There is a solution. The opposite of anxiety and fear is love. When we examine the trajectory of most societal ills, there is often an arc of loneliness, depression, isolation and often abuse. From a young age, we can learn to choose love as a thoughtful response to any situation. When we do this, we take back our personal power. We become part of the solution to the issues we see, and science tells us that others will do the same.
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There is a formula for choosing love. It starts with courage. My son Jesse was a 6-year-old boy who stood up to the shooter that came into his first-grade classroom at Sandy Hook Elementary School and saved nine of his classmates’ lives before losing his own. We all have that courage within us: the courage to be kind, to speak our truth, to do the right thing. We can only have one thought at a time, so we can shift our thinking by replacing a negative thought with a grateful one. Forgiving helps us to take back our personal power and is a gift we give ourselves. It is the foundation of healthy relationships that lead to greater happiness and connection in our lives. Compassion in action helps us step outside our own busyness, distraction and even pain to help others. When we do this, we’re choosing love and helping to create a safer, more peaceful and loving world. When we model the practice of these character values as a thoughtful response for our children, they grow up to do the same. Scarlett Lewis is the founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure every child has access to social and emotional education and support. Connect with her at Info@JesseLewisChooseLove.org.
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Spring Gardening Seminar – 9:30-11:30am. Seminar sponsored by Keep NRH Beautiful, Marshall Grain Co, NRH Parks and Recreation Dept and Tarrant County Master Gardeners. Get great information and to listen to speakers who will address spring gardening issues. NRH Library Community Room, 9015 Grand Ave, North Richland. Facebook.com/ events/2493209220916356. Volunteer Info: Texas Metro Wildlife Rehabilitators – 10:30am-12pm. Want to volunteers with wildlife? Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/ dallas.html. Skeletons of Winter – 1-3pm. Join Wetland Steward and Master Naturalist Bob Richie for this winter tree ID class. Learn identification of different species when they are not in leaf or bloom as well as basic tree ecology. $5/member, $10/nonmember. John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln, Seagoville. Reservations required, Linda Dunn: 972-474-9100 or LDunn@WetlandCenter.com. Public.ntmn.org/ calendar. Zero-Waste Living – 2pm. Reduce your carbon footprint by learning how you can lower your waste and plastic usage which will help you save money, live healthier, and live in a way that benefits the environment. In partnership with Tiana Lightfoot Svendsen. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell. CoppellTX.gov.
savethedate THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6 6 - 8pm SMART CITIES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: HOW IS THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) IMPROVING OUR REGION Join EarthX and North Lake College, for an evening to explore the idea, ‘what makes a ‘smart city’ smart?’ Learn how new technologies and open access to data is transforming our communities, enhancing quality of life, and sustaining our resources for future generations. Smart Cities embrace the Internet of Things (IoT), and utilize communication technologies and strategies across all community needs and daily living. Presented by: North Lake College and EarthX Coppell Biodiversity Center 367 Freeport Pkway, Coppell 75019 For more information contact 972-272-3000 SustainableU Pop-Up Event: Smart Cities and Sustainable Development – 6-8pm. Learn how new technologies and open access to data is transforming our communities, enhancing quality of life, and sustaining our resources for future generations. Coppell Biodiversity Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. EarthX.org. Lightweight Backpacking Workshop – 6:308:30pm. It’s empowering and exhausting to carry everything you need for a multi-day trip, on your back. Let REI help to lighten your load for your next adventure. $20/member, $40/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.
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Winter Tree ID – 10am-12pm. Join Bob Richie on a neighborhood walk to learn identification of deciduous trees in winter. $5. AJ Vagabonds, 336 W Eighth St, Dallas. To register: AJVagabonds. com. Public.ntmn.org/calendar.
Coppell Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Fulfills grocery needs year-round with fresh, in-season, vegetables and fruits, pasture-raised meat, eggs, and dairy, plus an array of pantry staples and treats. Old Town Coppell, 768 W Main St, Coppell. CoppellFarmersMarket.org.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Map Reading Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Hands-on workshop to learn how to master reading topographic maps, and leave with the confidence to translate maps into real world navigation. $20/member, $40/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Tubeless Bike Tire Conversion Workshop – 5:30-6:30pm. Join REI’s expert bike techs for this guided, hands-on conversion workshop. You provide the tubeless ready wheels and tires, and we’ll provide the tools and instruction. $50/ member, $70/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei. com/stores/dallas.html.
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Earth’s Caretakers: Live Animal Show – 10-11am or 11am-12pm. Learn more about decomposers, pest controllers, recyclers, and rodent controllers and how their jobs impact their environment. Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellTX.gov. We Shall Overcome, with Damien Sneed – 7:30-9:30pm. Multi-genre international recording artist, Damien Sneed, performing a special tribute concert inspired by the words and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “We Shall Overcome with Damien Sneed,” is a joyful celebration of music from across African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches. Carpenter Hall, 3333 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. 972-252-7558. CityOfIrving.org.
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LGBTQ+ Hiking Basics – 9:30am-1pm. New to hiking? Join us, and other LBGTQ+ and allies, to learn about the gear and clothing. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Find Your Park: Big Bend National Park – 6:308pm. Discover one of the best spots to recreate in Texas. Class will focus on Big Bend National Park. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Compass Navigation Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Hands-on workshop to learn how to use your compass to navigate in the backcountry. $20/ member, $40/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei. com/stores/dallas.html. Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7-8pm. A treemendous presentation about trees and how to protect them. . Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Bldg H, Farmers Branch. Dallas SierraClub.org.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 2020 Vision for True Prosperity – 6:157:45pm. Based on Spiritual Economics: The Principles and Process of True Prosperity by Eric Butterworth. Work with the flow of life, reverse financial adversity, and attract wealth beginning. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-826-5683. Dallas Unity.org.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Boot Fitting Basics – 6:30-8pm. Match your hiking ambitions and comfortably fit your feet. Join an REI Boot Fitting expert to learn the proper technique and information to help you find the ideal boot fit for your feet. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html. Grassland Birds – 7:30pm. Speaker: Drew Harvey. Overview of grassland birds and the communities they use throughout the state including a look at their declines from the 1960s through 2013. UNT Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Research and Education Bldg, Beyer Hall, Rm 100, Fort Worth. fwas.org.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Foodscaping – 9-11am. Learn ways to incorporate edible plants into your home garden and landscape by taking advantage of their ornamental value. Hall of State at Fair Park 3939 Grand Ave, Dallas. SaveDallasWater.com.
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How to Climb a 14er – 6:30-8:30pm. Join REI as we give you the basic essentials and know-how to tackle the Colorado giants: 14,000 ft and other high altitude peaks. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/ dallas.html.
Women’s Flat Tire Repair Workshop – 6:308:30pm. Join like-minded women as you work through everything you need to know to change a tire and reduce the chances of a repeat flat. $25/ member, $45/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/ stores/dallas.html.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Find Your Park: Big Bend National Park – 6:308pm. Discover one of the best spots to recreate in Texas. Class will focus on Big Bend National Park. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 How to Pack a Backpack Workshop – 6:308:30pm. Join an REI expert to learn the best way to pack your gear and adjust your pack. $20/member, $40/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/ dallas.html.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Refresh Your Run – 6:30-8pm. Class will help you get in the groove and provide training and technique insights to get you back in shape and/or prepare for your upcoming 5-10K or more. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Coppell Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Fulfills grocery needs year-round with fresh, in-season, vegetables and fruits, pasture-raised meat, eggs, and dairy, plus an array of pantry staples and treats. Old Town Coppell, 768 W Main St, Coppell. CoppellFarmersMarket.org. Backcountry Stoves and Water Treatment Workshop – 1-3pm. Hands-on chance to test and get to know a variety of treatment methods and stoves. Let one of our experts help you decide on the best set-up for your next adventure. $15/member, $35/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Elevated Camping: Hammocking Basics – 6:308pm. Join our hammocking experts for some tips and tricks that will have you flying in no time. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-3681938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Hiking Basics – 6:30-8pm. Learn about the basics of hiking: trip planning, essential items, equipment, safety precautions, along with local resources and places to go. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/ dallas.html.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Beginner’s Camping Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Join REI’s expert guides for this hands-on, first look at camping. Practice setting up tents, get help selecting the best sleeping bag for you, and get practical experience to help you camp for the first time. $15/member, $35/nonmember. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei.com/stores/dallas.html.
Yoga, Christina Vargas, to learn the principals of ayurveda and mindful eating with a focus on how to eat intuitively. Free. More info: Simpleveda.com.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
savethedate FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28 7pm FANTASTIC FUNGI EarthxFilm presents Fantastic Fungi in the second annual Best of Fests film festival . Fantastic Fungi is a consciousness-shifting film that takes viewers on an immersive journey through time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet to the mysterious and medicinal world of fungi and their power to heal, sustain and contribute to the regeneration of life on Earth Presented by: EarthX Film Texas Theatre, 232 W. Jefferson Blvd, Dallas 75208 For more information and to register visit BestOfFests.org
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Introduction to Vegetable Gardening – 9:3011:30am or 11:30am-1pm. Get tips on organic vegetable gardening and how to grow food at home from local grower Amanda Vanhoozier. Presented by Keep Coppell Beautiful. $5. Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, RegisterCoppell. CoppellTX.gov. Ocelot: A Native Texas Wild Cat – 10:30am-12pm. Join Dr. Shari Wilcox for this informative session on ocelots and they stand apart from the other wild cats that call Texas home. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy. Register: 214-368-1938 or rei. com/stores/dallas.html.
Intuitive Eating: Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food – 7-8pm. Join ayurvedic health practitioner, founder of SimpleVeda: Ayurveda +
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daily Energy Blast – Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org. The Omni Imax: Ft Worth – Show times and features online. $8/adults, $7/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300. FWMuseum.org.
sunday Carrollton Runners Club Mile + 5K – 7:30am. A low-key 5K and 1-mile race every last Sun. Inside McInnish Park, 2335 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton. CarrolltonRunners.com.
Yoga at White Rock Hills Branch Library – 1-2pm. Class will include breathing and relaxation techniques taught by Mara Black. Free. White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Rd, Dallas. 214-670-8443. Dallas Organic Garden Club – 2:30-4:30pm. 4th Sun. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. GDOGC.org. Transformational Sound Immersion – 4:30-7pm. 2nd Sun. Explore grounding asanas and breath adaptation to help us release unwanted stress and soothe our nervous system. Shakti Yoga Center, 604 Main St, Garland. LivingYogaDallas.com. Chakra Sound Meditation – 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com. Awakening Heart Meditation – 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing. Childcare provided. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditation Center.com.
monday White Rock Lake Group Walk – 8-10am. Walk the shores of White Rock Lake with the Dallas Trekkers Walking Club. The group will walk between 3-6 mis together, alternating between the east and north trails. $3. City Hospital at White Rock Lake, 9440 Poppy Dr, Dallas. DallasTrekkers.org. Spirit Rising Service – 9-9:45am. Spiritual teachings of Thich Nhat Han, Dali Lama, Edgar Casey, Meister Eckhart and others will be discussed and how their teachings would apply to practical living. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-826-5683. DallasUnity.org. Gentle Waves – 9:15-10:15am. A healing meditative practice that moves very slow and intentional. $21. Gaia Flow Yoga, 3000 Blackburn St, Ste 140B, Dallas. GaiaFlowYoga.com. Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification – 9-11:30am. Participate in meditation, chanting and readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita. 9-9:45am, Meditation and Purification; 10-11:30am, Service. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-2489126. AnandaDallas.org. Vegan Sunday Brunch at Spiral Diner – 9am3pm. Vegan diner and bakery since 2002. Sunday brunch features vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, breakfast quesadillas and organic mimosas. 1314 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth & 1101 N Beckley, Dallas. SpiralDiner.com. Dynamic Meditation – 10-11am. One of the active meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.
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uBaby Cafe – 8:30am-5pm. Mon, Wed, Fri. New and expectant mothers come together to discuss breastfeeding and receive support. Groups are alternated every week in English and Spanish. Community Baby Cafe, 8202 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100, Dallas. 214-243-2104. Sandra.Rodriguez@ DallasCityHall.com.
Hatha Yoga – 7-8pm. A gentle hatha yoga geared for all ages and levels with a special focus on breathing, meditation and a specific intention each sequence. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.
tuesday Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9:30-10:30am. Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 mos of beginning classes and 1 mo of continuing classes. $10-$15/class. Packages available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org. Wives Only Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 1st & 2nd Tues. Activities and care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com. Texas Tuesdays – 5-8pm. We love local. Join for Texas Tuesdays at the bar. Every Tuesday we’ll feature $1 off local brews by the glass. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas. Fitness in the Park – 6:30-7:30pm. Outdoor dance cardio fit classes, with styles ranging from Hip Hop, Zumba and Mixxedfit. $25. Vitruvian Park, 3875 Ponte Ave, Addison. FitChoiceod.com. Tuesday Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the silence of a gently guided meditation. All levels of experience welcome. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, The Gathering Place, Dallas. KarenRomestan@DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org.
Spanish Made Simple – 11:15am. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com. Zen to Go – 12-12:45pm. Mon-Thurs. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 We Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMedi tationCenter.com. Yoga for Children & Tweens – 4-5:15pm. Yoga helps kids to develop body awareness with positive self-image, manage stress through breathing, meditation and safe movement. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 118 W Centerville Rd, Ste 300, Garland. 469-573-8821. Shakti-YogaCenter.com. Anvil Pub Happy Hour – 4-8pm. Mon-Fri. $1 off select drinks and discounted appetizers. Vegan and vegetarian options available. Thurs Happy Hour all night. 2638 Elm St, Dallas. AnvilPubDeepEllum. com. Ayurveda Classes – 7-8pm. Learn the ancient Vedic healthcare science. Donation. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. Bostmas@ gmail.com. Meditation Mondays – 7-8pm. With Beverly Pryor. Meditation Mondays focuses on the practice and the experience of various forms of meditation. Free. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. 972233-7106. UnityDallas.org.
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YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship – 7-9pm. A meditation series for young adults in their 20s and 30s. Each evening will include a beginnerfriendly walking and sitting meditation, Dharma teachings and refreshments afterwards. Donation. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 98, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditation Center.com. Group Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with like-minded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy. Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas@aol.com. AnandaDallas.org.
wednesday Coffee with the Birds – Thru Feb. 8-10am. Enjoy a quiet morning cup of coffee while watching the birds that frequent the feeders at Coppell Nature
Park and learn a bit about a new bird each week. Coffee and binoculars provided. Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellTX.gov. Storytime Serendipity – 3:30-4pm. Toddlers will experience tales that awake and excite. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org. Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group – 5-6:30pm. 1st Wed. Cindy Marshall, MD, director of Memory Care at Baylor Neuroscience Center, will address the unique concerns, challenges, and treatments associated with LBD. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com. Dallas Green Drinks – 6pm. 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. DallasGreendrinks@yahoo.com. Greendrinks.org/TX/Dallas.
students for 4 mos. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org. Meditation for Everyone – 10:30-11:30am. Classes are great for beginners that want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators that want to expand their meditation. $6-$12. The Women’s Club of Fort Worth, 1316 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth. MeditationinTexas.org/Weekly-Classes. Baby Basics Storytime – 12:30-1pm. Activities for moms/caregivers and infants-24 mos old with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@ DallasLibrary.org. Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Activities and care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com. ImpactNights – 4-8pm. 2nd Thurs. Connection with other like-minded professionals, knowledge and experience sharing, and collaborative action for collective innovation and impact. SMU Lyle School of Engineering, 3101 Dyer St, Dallas. More info: Inclusive-Economy.org/impactnights.
The Darshan Room – 6:30-8:30pm. Kirtan music, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian feast, spiritual discourse. Donation. The Darshan Room, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. 214-810-1371. NCD@Krishna. com. TheDarshanRoom.com. Hot Yoga 201 – 7-8pm. 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. Meditation for Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classes are great for beginners that want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators that want to expand their meditation. $6-$12. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1875 Laws St, Dallas. MeditationinTexas.org/Weekly-Classes. 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. Info@ CSLDallas.org. Calming Moon Vinyasa – 7:15-8:30pm. A composition of basic postures that can be adapted for people with mobility problems. $10. Shakti Yoga Center, 604 Main St, Garland. 469-223-6673. Shakti-YogaCenter.com.
thursday Pizza Pie Thursdays – All day. Enjoy fresh madeto-order pizzas for only $12.99 with up to 3 toppings. Las Colinas Whole Foods, 6741 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/LasColinas. Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9:30-10:30am. Learn the 108 moves. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 mos of beginning classes and 1 mo of continuing classes. $140/adults, $110/seniors or
White Rock Lake Cleanup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Love of the Lake, northeast corner of Garland Rd & Buckner Blvd, Dallas. 214-824-0244. DallasSierraClub.org.
Second Thursdays with a Twist – 5-9pm. 2nd Thurs. Takes an unexpected look at the Museum’s collection with a pop culture twist. Awaken the force within you by joining us for a night of rebellion, power struggles and Jedi training. $5, free/ member. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org. Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30pm. Meets the 2nd Thurs each month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Facebook.com/DallasVeganDrinks.
friday Food Truck Fridays – 6-9pm. Spend a relaxing Fri evening at Prairie Vista Park and indulge in appetizing food truck dishes. Free. 9269-9359 N Riverside Dr, Fort Worth. AllianceTownCenter.com/ parks-and-trails.
saturday Qigong on the Lawn – 8:30-9:30am. Join on the southwest lawn overlooking Unity Bay for a Sat morning energy re-up. Donation-based. Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas. UnityDallas.org. Tai Chi Classes – 9am. Is excellent for health, balance, back problems, and one’s general internal energy flow and energy balance. Free. Kalachandji’s Restaurant, 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas. Bostmas@ gmail.com.
Family Exploration Saturdays – 10am-2pm. Bring the whole family every Sat for outdoor learning in the special places of the Garden. Engage your children in cultural exploration and the wonders of nature. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 1700 University Dr, Fort Worth. Brit.org/GROW. Yoga – 10-11am. Please bring own mat and water bottle. All levels from beginner to advanced welcome. $10. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RiverLegacy.org. Yoga at the West – 10-11am. The church’s Sports & Rec Ministry in collaboration with Yoga N Da Hood offer yoga every Saturday. Friendship-West Baptist Church, Rm D201, 2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas. FriendshipWest.org. Yoga in the Park – 10-11am. Enjoy the serenity of yoga in the park. Perform sun salutations with guidance from Dallas Yoga Center. Meets at the Muse Family Performance Pavilion. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas. 214-716-4500. Info@KlydeWarrenPark.org. Yoga Lunch Bunch – 10:30am-12pm. This is a spiritual mat based class suitable for all levels. Come and join us while increasing in consciousness, vitality and spirituality. $10 donation. Unity Fort Worth, 5051 Trail Lake Dr, Sanctuary Building, Fort Worth. KathrynMarieKrieger.com. Free First Saturdays – 11am-1pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-2425100. NasherSculptureCenter.org. Pop-Up Art Spot – 1-4pm. Looking for a hands-on experience in the DMA galleries? Visit the Pop-Up Art Spot in the Contemporary Galleries on Level 1 for sensory activities related to touch and scent, all inspired by nearby works of art. Free for all ages. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas. DMA.org. Save Lucas Recycling: Styrofoam – 1-3pm. Clean Styrofoam collection food containers (clamshells, cups, meat trays, egg containers) and packing material (no packing peanuts) the first Saturday of each month at the Lucas Starbucks. 2680 Lucas Rd, Allen. Facebook.com/events/191950358084405/?active_ tab=about. Nature Walk – 2-3pm. 4th Sat. Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a familyfriendly guided nature walk. Free. River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RSVP: 817-860-6752. RiverLegacy.org.
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Bird Walk – 8-9am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. 469-200-4085. ConnemaraConservancy.org.
Webinar: Basics of Backyard Composting – 11:30am-12:30pm or 6:30-7:30pm. If you’ve ever tried composting and struggled to succeed, this is the webinar for you. We’ll share our top tips for the types of composting that you can do easily and successfully at home. Free. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.
Food Waste Composting – 9-11am. Learn to use specialized red worms to compost your plant-based food waste. Learn to set up and maintain a worm bin, and to harvest and use the worm castings. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com. LLEA Nature Walk – 10am-12pm. Animal tracks, deer trails, trees with personality, singing birds; we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk. $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org. Grow Plants Indoors – 10:15-11am. Learn the best ways to take care of your houseplants. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 How to Pack a Backpack Workshop – 7-9pm. Join an REI expert to learn the best way to pack your gear and adjust your pack. $20/member, $40/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Grape, Berry & Fruit Tree Workshop 2020 – 8am-4pm. With Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. There will be a pruning demonstration and, if weather permits, a short tour of the grape growing area in Myers Park. $35. The Landing, Myers Park, 7117 County Rd 166, McKinney. Register by Feb 1: ccmgatx.org.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 LLEA Bird Walk – 7:30-10am. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join an expert birder as we explore prime birding locations along LLELA’s nature trails. Ages 10 & up. $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org. Vegetable & Edible Gardening – 8am-12pm. Topics: Soil by Texas Pure; No Soil, No Weeds, No Kidding by Carolyn Walters; “Seed to Salad” Vegetable Gardening 101 by Jeff Raska Texas A&M Extension Agent from Garland; Pests in the Garden by Jim Ewoldsen CCMGA Member. Also includes informational booths. $20. The Landing, Myers Park, 7117 County Rd 166, McKinney. Register: ccmgatx.org.
Community Conversations: Recycling – Feb 4 & 5. 6:30-8pm, Tues; 12:30-2pm, Wed. Be a part of the conversation. Join other Plano residents to discuss the latest on recycling. Let your opinions and ideas be heard by like-minded individuals. Come to either session. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano. obsres.com.
Bluebirds – 10-11:30am. With Kathy Whaley. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.
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Horsemanship Day Camp – 11am-3:30pm. Ages 7 & up. Adults welcome. Get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size, and get a chance to do some basic riding. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 6:15 – 8pm BIO IDENTICAL HORMONES Some of the most common questions asked of our pharmacists have to do with hormone replacement and breast health for women. In continuing with our seminar series, this month’s focus will be on how some simple lifestyle changes, nutritional support and the proper use of bioidentical hormones can positively affect women’s physical and mental health. Register Now. Presented by: Abrams Royal Compounding Pharmacy 4909 W. Park Blvd #177 Plano, TX 75093 For more information and to register contact 214-349-8000
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Grow Delicious Fruits & Berries – 10:1511am. Learn which fruits and berries are the best for our weather, how to help them thrive, and discover wonderful new varieties. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com.
Insect Collecting – 11:30am. The insects will be added to an ongoing curation and exhibition program that will highlight the diversity of insect species found on the refuge. With Texas Master Naturalist and Master Entomologist David Parsons. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com. Monthly Creek Cleanup – 1-3pm. Help clean up the community and be part of the solution. Live Green in Plano will provide all of the supplies you need for a successful cleanup, and we will take care of the trash collection at the end. Shawnee Park, 3380 Sherwood Dr, Plano. LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.
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Webinar: Vegetable Gardening for North Texas – 11am-12pm or 7-8pm. Every season is the perfect time for growing vegetables. Whether it’s pumpkins, tomatoes, lettuce or herbs, insider tips to successful vegetable gardening in North Central Texas are just a mouse-click away. Free. Register: 972-769-4130 or LiveGreenInPlano. obsres.com. Bike Chains and Derailleurs Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Join REI’s expert bike techs in this hands-on workshop on how to care for and maintain your bike’s derailleurs and chain. Bring own bike or practice on one of ours. $40/member, $60/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Great Backyard Bird Count – Feb 14-17. The GBBC team at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon, and Bird Studies Canada is getting everything ready for you and can’t wait to see what your checklists reveal about birds around the world during the coming count. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Family Fun Day: Are You Interested in Camping? – 9-11am. Learn about great camping opportunities all over Texas, how to pitch a tent, build a fire, general trail and outdoor safety, and much more. Free; registration required. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-748-8019. ExperienceSouthlakeTexas.com. Guided Trail – 10-11am. Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the Heard Sanctuary. Led by our trained guides, your group will spend 45-60 mins hiking our unique landscape. Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org. Refuge Rocks: Backyard Birding – 10-11:30am. Ages 5-10. Learn how to identify the birds in your own backyard. Enjoy crafts, games and story time. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register: 903-786-2826 or FriendsOfHagerman.com. A Chance to Hike – 10am-12pm. Free guided nature walk for members of the Special Needs community will take place along the wide and level crushed-granite surface of the Cottonwood trail. No reservations required. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org. Grow Flavorful & Organic Herbs – 10:1511am. Learn how to prepare the soil and grow a garden that is fragrant and allows you to enjoy herbs all year. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com. The Legacy of Bob Jones – 11am-12pm. The story of Bob Jones defies all odds. Learn more about the namesake of Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve and Bob Jones Park and the incredible role he and his family play in Southlake’s history. Free; registration required. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-748-8019. ExperienceSouthlakeTexas.com. Saturday at the Cabin – 12-3pm. Step back in time when you visit the historic Minor-Porter
Log House. Visitors of all ages are welcome to tour the log home, smoke house and dugout. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. llela.org.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Edible Gardening 101 – 9am-1pm. Experts will discuss plant varieties and the planting calendar for Collin County gardens. Topics: Garden Planning and Raised Beds; Soil Preparation; North Texas Vegetable Gardening Tips; Weird and Wonderful Edible Plants. Includes demo tables. $10. The Landing, Myers Park, 7117 County Rd 166, McKinney. Register: ccmgatx.org.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Beginner’s Camping Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Join REI’s expert guides for this hands-on, first look at camping. Practice setting up tents, get help selecting the best sleeping bag for you, and get practical experience to help you camp for the first time. $15/ member, $30/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Rock Climbing Basics – 6:30-8pm. Get an understanding of the different types of climbing, what gear is necessary and the basics on how to get started. Not an “on-the-wall” climbing session. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Outdoor Cooking Camp – Feb 22-23. Everyone likes to eat and that’s the theme for this weekend. Tasty meals, cooked in a variety of interesting methods. Learn how to make your next outdoor adventure a culinary treat. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-440-8382. CampTonkawa.org. Create Healthy Lawns – 10:15-11am. Learn what your lawn needs to stay lush and weed free throughout the year. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Calloways.com.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Primitive Survival Skills: Fire – 10am-2pm. Empower yourself and your family with the skills to survive. We make it fun, teaching you with hands on-learning the skills that will keep you alive. Camp Tonkawa, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. 940-4408382. CampTonkawa.org. How to Pack a Backpack Workshop – 7-9pm. Join an REI expert to learn the best way to pack your gear and adjust your pack. $20/member, $40/ nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241 or rei.com/stores/95.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Plant Garden Fresh Vegetables – 10:15-11am. Learn what you need to know on how to start a vegetable garden, as well as how to maintain it. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-2221122. Calloways.com. Refresh Your Run – 11am-12:30pm. Class will help you get in the groove and provide training and technique insights to get you back in shape and/or prepare for your upcoming 5-10K or more. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-9852241 or rei.com/stores/95.
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daily Dinosaurs Live! – Thru Feb 17. 9am-5pm. Encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and 9 new life-size animatronic. Included in general admission, free/ Heard Museum Members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org. Grapevine Farmers’ Market – 9am-6pm, Sun; 8am-8pm, Mon-Sat. Eat healthy with locallygrown produce and products. 520 S Main St, Ste 203, Grapevine. 817-527-7446. FarmersMarketOf Grapevine.com. Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program – Volunteers 13 and up need. Complete a short application and attend an orientation prior to getting started. Activities include monthly garden workdays; community creek and litter cleanups; special event support and assistance; community outreach options; administration; and more. For orientation dates & registration: LiveGreenInPlano.com. Meditation for Children and Parents – With Dr Alina Olteanu. Children and parents can learn how to meditate in one session. Evening and weekend classes available. Afterwards, join our community of meditators once a month, for group meditations. $150. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. For appt: 214-736-1954. WholeChildTexas.com. Meditate WithAlina.com. Star Coyote Events – Monthly events include gong, Tibetan bowl and crystal bowl sound journeys, shamanic journey with a drum dance, kid’s energy and creativity events, and a Wed morning class series. Please see the calendar at StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com for the exact dates and times as they change each month, or call 469-344-6484.
monthly Tea, Talk and Tour at Living Ethics School & Inspired Learning Academy – Families of current and prospective students K-12 can learn more about the philosophy, curriculum and relationships, tour the facility and grounds and connect with other like-minded parents and families. 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview. For more info: 214-544-8338 or CenterForLivingEthics.org & InspiredLearning Academy.org.
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. 214453-0218. UnityOfNewHope.org. Horizon UU Worship Service – 10:30am-12pm. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 972-492-4940. Hori zonuu.org.
monday Dairy Farm Tours – Mon-Sat, by appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk. $7/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 County Road 446, Gainesville. 940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com.
Free Holy Yoga: All Levels – 9:30-10:30am. Gentle Hatha/Bhakti yoga. Holy Yoga offers encouraging Bible passages during meditation and prayer in lieu of ohm-ing. Non-denominational. All welcome. First United Methodist Church of Richardson, Fitness Studio in Bartula Family Center, 503 North Central Expressway, Richardson. Jenny Bradford 214-207-8941. Women’s Life Coaching Groups – 12-1:30pm. & 7-8:30pm. If you’re looking for clarity, peace, support and connection with like-minded women, join us for our weekly meetings led by two life coaches. $25. Inner Evolution Coaching, 1517 McDermott St, Allen. Amy Egan: 214-356-7646. Beekeeping Meeting – 6:30pm. 2nd Mon. Beginner to experienced keepers welcome, ages 8-80. Free. Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association. Collin College Conference Center (Central Park Campus), 2200 W University Dr, McKinney. 972-843-8084.
sunday Sunday Celebration Service Agape Center For Spiritual Living – 10am, meditation; 10:30am, service. Noah’s Event Venue, 5280 Town Square
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Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-380-4030.
Agape Men’s Group – 6:30-8:30pm. 1st Thurs. Open to all men. You are welcome whether it’s your first time or a regular or it’s been a while. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.
Meditation for Everyone – 7-8pm. Great for beginners who want to learn to meditate and great for more experienced meditators who want to expand their meditation. Each month focuses on a different topic. $6-$12. Mystic Mandala Center, 3131 Custer Rd, Ste 265, Plano. KMC Texas: 214-238-3331. MeditationInTexas.org/weekly-classes. Buddhist Sangha – 7-9pm. The meeting of Horizon’s Buddhist covenant group. Meditation and study of the 8-Fold Path. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.
friday Nature Story Times – 10:30-11am. Designed primarily for young children and introduces a different nature-themed book each week. Included in general admission, free/Heard Museum Members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.
wednesday Prenatal Class – 12-1pm. Last Wed. Designed specifically for expectant parents, this free 1-hr course with Dr. Alina Olteanu covers numerous topics on preparing for your new arrival, such as your child’s development, immunizations, breast feeding, supplements, nutrition. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. RSVP requested: 214-736-1954. WholeChildTexas.com. Organic Society Meeting – 6:30pm, seed & info exchange; 7pm, meeting. 3rd Wed. Denton Organic Society. Denton Senior Center, 509 N Bell Ave, Denton. 940-382-8551. Agape Community Meditation & Prayer Gathering – 6:45-8:15pm. Experience group meditation and prayer. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.
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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: 972-442-7607. BPRaptorCenter.org.
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Harp Music for Wellbeing – 12-1pm. 1st Sat. Come relax and listen to the harp, prescriptive music as it facilitates healing, promotes feelings of wellbeing and aids in transition. $15. Pilates and Yoga Studio, 200 S Austin Dr, Allen. Patsy M. Sadowski, MA, Certified Music Practitioner: 972-814-0778. Pilates-ForLife.com.
Plano Pacers – 8am. Set aside your last Sat each month for the Pacers. 1K, 3K, 8K. There is a Jr Sprint (1K) for ages 0-12 each month. Bob Woodruff Park, 2510 San Gabriel Dr, Plano. PlanoPacers. org/race_schedule.
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Introduction to Yoga Series – 3-4:30pm. An 8-wk series of 75-90-min classes of yoga and discussion. Each week introduces an area of yoga in a way that you can jump in any time. $80. YogaJax Yoga Studio, 2001 Coit Rd, Ste 155, Plano. Preregister, Jami Jackson: 469-331-9913 or YogaJax.com.
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Group-Trance: 2-Hr Deep Trance Session – 6:30-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Combine hypnotic storytelling and rhythm to relax the conscious mind while using array of techniques that teach your unconscious how to feel pleasure in the face of stress, because your other mind wants to learn wonderful things. Offer 1 or 2 hr sessions. $50. Dallas MetaMorph, Frisco. Registration required, Sherrie Grana: 512-589-2089 or DallasMeta-Morph.com.
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Agape Women’s Breakfast with Friends – 9:3011am. 3rd Sat. Enjoy breakfast, check-in and support one another, and meet some new friends. Cafe Express Shops at Legacy, 5800 Legacy Dr, Plano. Danielle: 214-551-4185. AgapeSpiritualCenter.com.
Community Dance – 7-9:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Live Music, varied styles. Fun for all ages 21 and up. $5/ person Denton Senior Center, 509 North Bell Ave, Denton. 940-349-8720.
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The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) is a network of seven colleges, in-cluding El Centro, Brookhaven, Mountain View, Eastfield, Richland, Cedar Valley and Northlake. DCCCD serves the region with accredited one and two year certificates, degrees and core credit courses guaranteed to transfer to Texas colleges and universities.
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713 County Road 610, Farmersville 972-658-0291 A Texas licensed Grade A Raw Milk Dairy providing raw cow milk, raw goat milk, kiefer, homemade chocolate milk, craft raw chocolate, coffee sauces, coffee milk, buttermilk as well as cage-free eggs, pastured chicken, and seasonal vegetables are also available. You can taste milk before buying. Follow product availability and farm happenings on our Facebook page. See ad on page 18.
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HERBAL MEDICINE ACN HERBS AND VITAMINS Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas 214-887-8325 LeslieDuong.com
ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation. You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad, page 38.
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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 25.
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2500 W. William Cannon Dr., Suite 603, Austin 737-208-0831 DrLindaI.com For more than 20 years, Dr. Linda Isaacs and the late Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez offered individualized protocols involving diet, nutritional supplementation, and detoxification for cancer and other degenerative diseases. They published multiple articles in peer-reviewed medical journals about their results. The work is based on that of the Texas orthodontist Dr. William Donald Kelley. Dr. Isaacs is currently seeing new patients.
MEDICAL Environmental Health Center Dallas Dr. Elizabeth Seymour 8345 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 220, Dallas 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.
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Dr Lida Aghdam, MD 4819 State Highway 121, Ste 14, The Colony 7155 Colleyville Blvd, Ste 101, Colleyville 817-488-7878 NaturalBalanceClinic.com Offering natural treatment of common medical conditions using functional holistic, nutritional medicine. Specializing in bioidentical hormone treatment, weight gain, high cholesterol/blood pressure, thyroid issues, fibromyalgia, arthritis, constipation, IBS, leaky gut, depression, anxiety. We believe many medications are temporary relief of more in-depth medical problems that we determine and treat with serious nutritional attention. See ad, page 15.
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Dr. Ahmed Sheikh DO Carillon Towers, 13601 Preston Rd., Ste E1098 Dallas, TX 75240 Text/Call: (682) 207-1647 Help@ntintegrative.com Dr. Sheikh is a board-certified family doctor with extensive training in osteopathic manipulation and acupuncture. We optimize the body’s healing potential by holistically treating the root cause of pain and improving overall health. Enjoy the convenience of unhurried office visits, house-calls or tele-medicine visits. Call or Text for a free consultation. See ad on page 24.
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Dr. Jerry Tennant MD, Medical Director 35 Veranda Lane , Ste 100, Colleyville 972-580-1156 TennantInstitute.us Providing traditional “standard-ofcare” medicine using prescription as well as complementary medicine. Recognizing that the human body is not simply a collection of independent parts but rather an integrative whole -we treat it that way. Conditions treated include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, macular degeneration and glaucoma, as well as thyroid support, adrenal support, hormone replacement. essential oil therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. See ad, page 4.
NATUROPATHS Abundant Life Wellness Center Jennifer Trejo & Maribel Trigger, Naturopaths 3904 Boat Club Road, Lake Worth, TX 817-847-0900 www.abundantlifewellnesscenter.com
We help with acute and chronic health concerns, including auto-immune, fatigue, ADHD, gut issues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxification, homeopathy, nutrition/weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, emotional release techniques, colonics, essential oils, foot detoxes, Infrared and Oxygen Steam Saunas. We also offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 35 & 36.
ORGANIZING SERVICES EASILY ORGANIZED
Dina Taylor 941-921-5066 Dina@easilyorganized.com www.easilyorganized.com Reclaim your Life. Let us help you gain control of your surroundings, reduce stress, and improve your quality of life. With 20 years’ experience helping clients establish and maintain organizational systems specifically for their individual needs and lifestyle. Call now to schedule an appointment and dont live another disorganized day.
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, userfriendly option for the indicated use of symptomatic relief for chronic, severe or intractable pain; and adjunctive treatment in managing post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. See ad, page 25.
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PSYCHOTHERAPY Ellen Chernoff Simon, Therapist, M.S., M.Ed., LPC
Certified Biofeedback and Hypnotherapist & Integrative Pain Management Fellow 17766 Preston Rd, Dallas 972-880-0102 Zenden.net Unique synergistic and compassionate approach that combines biofeedback, neurofeedback, energy therapy and hypnotherapy. Offering an integrative and holistic approach to empower personal transformation for over 25 years. Dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, pain, weight issues, relationship concerns, unwanted habits, or you desire optimal performance, call today. See ad, page 32.
SPIRITUAL 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
Offering some of the widest selections of natural and holistic pet foods and products in the Metroplex, these well-stocked neighborhood locations also have interesting and unique pet and pet-owner products at reasonable prices. Professional pet grooming and self-service dog washing stations available. Check out our famous Mississippi Made Dog beds.
We teach positive psychology based on Spiritual teachings of Jesus. Services are held Sundays at 11:30am. Join us as we share truths and principles to help along your spiritual journey. Each week’s message and all events are posted on our website for your convenience. Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.
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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.
ADDISON PAIN & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Dr. John East, DO 16633 Dallas Parkway, Suite 150, Addison 972-380-0000 AddisonPain.com
A multi-disciplinary medical group specializing in family medicine, Chiropractic and pain management using minimally invasive techniques and cutting-edge regenerative medicine treatment a by board-certified pain management doctor. Providing comprehensive, compassionate care to all our patients. Our goal is wellness, our specialty is you. Call today to schedule an appointment and see how we are different. See ad on page 29.
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PAWS AND CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL DR. SHAWN MESSONNIER, DVM
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2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 PawsAndClawsAnimalHospital.com
Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. We focus on natural wellness, detoxification, and vaccine alternatives. We happily accept new patients and continue to help those referred by other doctors, especially those with "untreatable/incurable" diseases that respond well to our unique natural medicines. See ad, page 37.
WEIGHT LOSS MANESS HYPNOSIS
Sean Maness, Cht 14800 Quorum Dr. #262 Dallas, TX 469-751-0107 ManessHypnosis.com
“Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comfortable and healing environment. We know that timehonored healing traditions-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 19.
It’s never too late to take your heart health seriously and make it a priority. ~Jennie Garth
Sean, the #1 rated hypnotherapist in Texas, has helped women achieve lasting weight loss for over 10 years. He won’t tell you how to eat or exercise. Instead, he will help you easily create eating and exercise habits that result in lasting weight loss, without drugs or surgery. See ad on page 18.
YOGA CRESCENT YOGA STUDIO & ECO-BOUTIQUE Dawn Harris, RYT500 306 W Ave F, Midlothian 214-817-8597 CrescentYogaStudio.com
Ellis county’s premier yoga studio and eco-boutique offers a variety of weekly classes, specialty workshops, private yoga and reiki sessions as well as natural health and wellness events. Come feel your stress and tensions away. New student intro offer: 2 weeks unlimited Yoga for $20. Empowering a healthy lifestyle.
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A multi-disciplinary medical group specializing in family medicine, Chiropractic and pain management using minimally invasive techniques and cutting-edge regenerative medicine treatment a by board-certified pain management doctor. Providing comprehensive, compassionate care to all our patients. Our goal is wellness, our specialty is you. Call today to schedule an appointment and see how we are different. See ad on page 29.
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