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n our feature article this month, “The Power of Friendship,”

by Judith Fertig, we take a look at how the friendships in our lives impact our health, happiness and even longevity. She cites studies comparing the way childhood friendships evolved in the days when children could roam neighborhoods freely,

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playing at will, organically discovering each other, shared interests and forming friendships; compared to today’s environment, where manufactured social settings such as playdates and social media seek to provide opportunities for friend-forming.

It’s pretty clear that there are challenges and risks attached to all our friendship options, from safety of children running around outside unsupervised, to the on/off contrived nature of playdates, which provide for play in best behavior mode, but not the reality of day-to-day, all-the-time life. Of course there are the digital safety concerns of connecting with someone online that we only know based on their self-generated persona. We don’t have the advantage of personal interaction, where we can detect facial expressions, vibes or the perspective of trusted friends.

As someone who has moved around more than most, I find the nature of friendships and how different they can be a fascinating topic. In a recent reuniting with my oldest and dearest (and smartest) friend, I was struck by how our friendship, forged in third grade and Girl Scouts, has endured for so many years. While we did go on different paths and there are many years apart and miles between us, there has always been some intangible element that has kept us strung together. It’s funny to me how her friendship, whether she knows it or not, is a deep, emotional anchor point for me, and I am eternally grateful for her impact on my life; and ever in awe of her wit, creativity and fascination with all things miniscule.

Through each of my moves, I have also been blessed with many friends, each joining me for a time on this journey through life, sharing their unique a perspective and regaling me with stories of their journey from which I can learn and be enriched.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama talks about genuine friendship, and says that we humans are social creatures, that we need friends and that through more concern for others, we gain confidence and can live more transparently and truthfully; and that trust is what creates friendships.

I hope you’ll enjoy this poignant article, and consider how important good friends are in our lives and to our health, and how living authentically and giving grace to others to feel safe to do the same enriches our own lives and creates a

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22 MINDFUL MINUTES FOR LITTLE ONES

Yoga Helps Kids Focus and Relax

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OF FRIENDSHIP

It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us

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Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease

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newsbriefs Workshop Focuses on Difficult Life Choices

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gape Center for Spiritual Living presents a workshop

by Ellen Debenport, Which Door Will You Choose? from 1 to 3 p.m., February 21, at the Westin Stonebriar Hotel, in Frisco. Debenport helps people move through difficult life changes and opens the door to a new day. In her workshop, participants will learn how to combine spiritual beliefs with expanded imagination and deepest desires to create a life they love. She will also speak at Agape’s 10:30 a.m. Sunday Celebration. Agape CSL meets on Wednesday nights at the Hotel, and Sundays at Main Street at Teel, in Frisco.

Ordained by Unity Worldwide Ministries in 1999, Debenport served as minister at the Unity of Dallas church and then minister at Unity of Wimberley, outside Austin. She is the author Hell in the Hallway, Light at the Door, about the spiritual path through change and transition, and also The Five Principles: A Guide to Practical Spirituality.

Cost is $30 for online preregistration or $40 at the door. Location: 1549 Legacy Rd. For more information, call 972-4681331 or visit AgapeCSL.com. See ad, page 11.

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he Scarborough Renaissance Festival needs seasonal and part-time employees each year to staff the event from April through May, and will hold a job faire from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., February 27.

Positions include food and beverage sales, wait staff, restaurant host/hostess, restaurant/food service managers, alcoholic beverage sales, special event servers, souvenir sales, ticket sales, ticket takers/front entrance greeters, exit gate personnel, safety services, grounds crew, restroom attendants, kitchen help, cooks, dishwashers, exit surveyors, games personnel and more.

Many positions require costuming.

Location: 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX. Applications must be completed beforehand; obtain them online at srfestival. com/join-us-2/employment. Two forms of ID are required.

For more information, call 972-938-324, ext.11.

Bring A Boy To The Barre

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he Barre Code fitness studio, in Plano is holding a couples event at 6 p.m., February 12, to give sweethearts the opportunity to do something healthy together in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The class includes a special 50-minute Barre Code class, as well as adult beverage tastings, snacks and socializing immediately following.

Owner Julie Godfrey says, “Bring a Boy to the Barre is a great event, and an opportunity for us to introduce more men to the health benefits, serious training and results one can achieve by using a barre as a piece of fitness equipment. This special barre class will have your guy shaking in the pencil pose and struggling with three-pound weights!”

Admission is $30 per couple. Location: 4757 W. Park Blvd., Ste. 112, Plano. For more information or to register, email Plano@TheBarreCode.com.

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Become Empowered with Jennifer Cunnings

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ennifer Cunnings, boardcertified holistic health practitioner and owner of My Heart Reiki, is offering a six-week energy empowerment Jennifer Cunnings series from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on consecutive Wednesdays beginning March 16, with a wealth of spiritual teachings and energy healing experience.

In 2013, she left the corporate world and began a private practice working with clients and opened a small center for teaching classes and workshops. Cunnings says, “Suffering, limiting beliefs and negative emotions do not need to play such a big role in one’s life. As a natural healer who has experienced extraordinary self-healing, it is my purpose to support my clients to remember their natural state of being, including self-love, happiness and just being yourself.”

Topics include Energy Healing 101, Healing with Angels, Meditation and Spiritual Tools for Enlightenment, Effective Use of Affirmations, Your Chakras and You and Divination Tools (pendulum, dowsing rods, angel cards). Students that complete the entire six-week series will receive a certificate.

Cost is $45/class or $222 for the series ($48 savings). Location: 1113 Hampshire Lane, Ste. 8, Richardson. For more information or to register, call 972-8166299 or visit MyHeartReiki.com. See ad, page 29.

O ne loyal friend is worth 10,000 relatives. ~Euripides

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newsbriefs Improvisation for Seniors with Sue Birch

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ue Birch, a professional actor and artistic director for Theatre Britain, is offering an Improv For Seniors class in five sessions from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning February 9 through March 8, at Theatre Britain.

Birch trained at the Oxford School of Drama and has led drama workshops in both the UK and the U.S. She says, “It’s fun and no acting experience is necessary. We improvise scenes and situations in a supportive and fun environment. It’s a stimulating social event, plus it gives people a place to unleash their brain!”

Cost is $50 for the series; must 55 or older. Location: 2637 Summit Ave., Ste. 301 Plano. For more information call Birch at 972-490-4202 or visit Theatre-Britain.com.

Natural HealthFest Vendor Registration Now Open

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he seventh annual Natural HealthFest (NHF) will take place May 7 at the Richardson Civic Center, featuring integrative and holistic practitioners, naturopaths, nutritionists, acupuncturists, biological dentists and chiropractors, plus purveyors of healthy, natural, organic or locally sourced foods, fitness professionals, authors and more.

The leading natural and holistic health expo in the region, NHF combines the best of nutrition, scientific breakthroughs and time-honored remedies to solve health concerns that often puzzle mainstream medicine. Natural HealthFest is now accepting applications from exhibitors that meet the event’s high standards. Early applicants have the widest choice of booth locations.

Location: 411 W. Arapaho Rd., Richardson. For more information on booth space and speaking opportunities, contact Darlene Brents at 877-262-7843. For more information, visit NaturalHealthFest.com. See ad, page 2.

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Charlotte Rose Facilitates BraveHeart Women Ripples

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harlotte Rose, owner of ahhhMazing Life & Wellness, in Wylie, and facilitator of the local BraveHeart Women Ripples events, says, “Ripples are about shifting the mindset of Charlotte Rose women from one of over-giving to an overflowing lifestyle and mindset.” Ripple events are held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the 11th day of each month. “This Braveheart Women Celebration is fun and enriching, including DYBO (Dance Your Buts Off) movements, a variation on the Harmony Circle, as well as conversation and connecting with the BraveHeart Women Community,” says Rose.

“A Ripple is that one day of the month a woman can set aside as hers to receive, regardless of the circumstance and the challenges of her path, and no matter what else she has going on in her life,” says Rose. “That one day of the month is about her commitment to her highest self and will be the space in which a woman gets to dive into the ripple of ease where we fully blossom.”

Admission free and donations are accepted. RSVP to obtain location by calling Rose at 214-282-9058 or visiting AhhhMazingLife.com.

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Random Acts of Kindness All Week Long

Organic Conference Addresses Current Agricultural Issues

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he nonprofit Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (TOFGA) will hold their annual conference from February 11 to 13 in Rockwall, hosting hundreds of local farmers, gardeners and government officials from around the state.

Participants will engage in networking and learn about key sustainability issues in farming, ranching, gardening and research from local and national speakers. Topics include leading practices and ideas that will help farmers and gardeners improve soils and plant growth and produce quality livestock in an ever-changing climate and marketplace.

Location: Hilton Rockwall Lakefront, 2055 Summer Lee Dr., Rockwall, TX. For registration and more information, visit tofga.org/2016TOFGAconference.

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andom Acts of Kindness Week will be observed from February 14 through 20 as an opportunity to make kindness the norm instead of the exception. Random Acts of Kindness Day is celebrated on February 17. Schools, communities and individuals are all invited to take action.

The acts can be as simple as sincerely complimenting the first three people we talk to or surprising coworkers with treats. Or, it may mean buying lunch for a homeless person or mowing a neighbor’s lawn.

The internationally recognized nonprofit Random Acts of Kindness Foundation was established in 1995, and is currently headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

To view kindness videos, quotes, and a list of 15 ways to spread kindness, along with real-time reports from around the world, visit RandomActsOfKindness.org.

Jeff Galloway Racing for Charity at Cowtown Event

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he 38th annual Cowtown multi-race event, one of the largest in the state, will take place from February 26 to 28 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, in Fort Worth.

The event features an Ultra Marathon, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, Adults 5K and Cook Children’s 5K. All events include a wheelchair division, and more than 29,000 runners are expected to participate. This family-oriented event is open to runners of all levels, and all races start and finish on Gendry Street.

Olympian Jeff Galloway, now a motivational speaker with the message of how to enjoy fitness, stay injury-free, run faster, go farther, improve nutrition and maintain optimal brain activity, will conduct a three-hour running school from noon to 3 p.m., February 27 (preregistration required).

A Health and Fitness Expo will be held on February 26 and 28. The Cowtown Children’s Activities for Life & Fitness (CALF) program educates area students and awarded more than 5,000 monetary grants and running shoes last year and provided youth training programs.

Spectators are welcome at no charge. Location: 3401 W. Lancaster, Fort Worth. For times and more information, visit CowtownMarathon.org.

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eventspotlight Find Life’s Peaceful Om at Annual Texas Yoga Conference

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ome of yoga’s leading experts and instructors will discuss the health benefits of yoga, meditation and breathing techniques during the seventh annual Texas Yoga Conference, held from February 19 to 21 at India House, in Houston. Participants can experience yoga classes of all levels for both adults and youth. Attendees can also enjoy musical concerts while networking and gaining knowledge of yoga through educational talks, materials and exhibitor demonstrations. Vendors will also be on-site selling homemade jewelry and handbags.

“We will meet you where you are in the yogic journey with a plethora of yoga classes and workshops to choose from this year,” says Jennifer Buergermeister, who founded the conference in 2009. She organized the event with local yoga studios in Houston and support from all over the state.

Featured speakers believe that yoga is a preventative and complementary treatment of diseases that are often caused by stress. Their intention is to promote not only the teaching of the practice, but also yoga as a way of life for all, fostering peace and wholeness.

This year’s speakers include Gioconda Parker, registered yoga teacher and owner of Gioconda Yoga, in Austin; Melissa Smith, CEO of Melissa Smith Yoga and the author of Pregnancy Yoga, A Simple Illustrated Guide to Self Practice for both Pre and Post Natal; Ricky Tran, founding partner of One Yoga USA, Karma Yoga Center, Castle Hills Yoga, Standard Yoga Training, Breakfast Yoga Club and TranBand; Smitha Mallaiah, a mind-body intervention specialist at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Integrative Medicine Program; Dan and Cristina Houston, co-founders of Mind Tribes yoga lab and Houston’s In-Powered by One Significant Act; Dr. Steph Cantu, an instructor at Mind Tribes Yoga Lab and a certified CrossFit trainer; Buergermeister, CEO of Jennyoga and the director of programming for Houston’s new Hines Center for Spirituality and Prayer; Wayne Campbell, owner of Campbell Flex Stretch Revolution and Texas Thai Sports Massage; Christina Sell, owner of Christina Sell Yoga; Audi Gozlan, CEO of Kabalah Yoga; and Catherine Allen, a Forrest Yoga teacher liaison and Forrest Yoga mentor guardian.

Location: 8888 W. Bellfort Blvd., Houston. For more information or tickets visit TexasYogaConference2016.sched.org. See ad, page 8.

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Kids Get Fewer Cavities When Mothers Chew Xylitol Gum

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esearch published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry has concluded mothers that chew natural xylitol gum regularly will significantly reduce oral infections of mutans streptococcus bacteria in their infants.

Five research teams and 11 randomized studies of 601 mothers and their children showed 46 percent fewer infections of the bacteria, which is the central species responsible for dental caries and periodontal disease. The studies included children that were 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months old.

Other research supports the claim of xylitol’s beneficial nature. A study from the University of Manchester, in England, analyzing data from 4,216 schoolchildren, showed that using toothpaste containing xylitol with fluoride resulted in 13 percent less tooth decay than using toothpaste with fluoride only.

Note: Xylitol is toxic to dogs; if ingested, consult a veterinarian.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

Olive Oil Compound Kills Cancer Cells

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esearchers from Rutgers University have found that an ingredient in olive oil will kill cancer cells in under an hour. The researchers tested a compound called oleocanthal, a central component of extra virgin olive oil, and found that it caused the premature death of cancer cells in the laboratory by puncturing cancer cell vesicles, called lysosomes.

“We needed to determine if oleocanthal was targeting that protein and causing the cells to die,” says Paul Breslin, Ph.D., a professor of nutritional sciences in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers and co-author of the study, published in Molecular and Cellular Oncology.

The research also found that the olive oil compound didn’t damage healthy cells. Breslin states that the compound merely “put them to sleep” for a day, after which they resumed their normal, healthy functioning.

Senior author David Foster, Ph.D., of Hunter College, points out that additional studies are necessary to determine if the compound halts tumor growth. “We also need to understand why it is that cancerous cells are more sensitive to oleocanthal than non-cancerous cells,” he says.

KIDS LEARN SOCIAL SKILLS THROUGH PRETENDING AND JOKING

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esearch published in the journal Cognitive Science has found that toddlers with parents that played with them using humor and fantasy gained increased skills for learning, imagining and bonding, along with thinking in abstract ways.

The researchers tested children between 16 and 24 months old in two phases. The first utilized action play among 25 kids and the second utilized verbal play among 40 children. The parents and children pretended to do activities such as washing their hands with no soap or creating situations using a toy.

During the second phase, the children and parents played around jokingly by using words, identifying things in funny ways and making believe they were doing things.

The researchers found that joking and pretend play allowed the kids to distinguish cues that helped them communicate and develop skills to understand intentions. The study also found that older toddlers relied more on verbal cues to understand pretending and joking communications.

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FRANKINCENSE MAY BE A PRECIOUS CANCERFIGHTING GIFT

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he oil of frankincense has been used for thousands of years to quell disease-causing inflammation, support heightened immunity and prevent dangerous infections.

But many people remain unaware of the added cancerfighting potential of this precious serum. According to recent scientific studies done in the U.S., UK, China, Japan and other countries, frankincense (boswellia) essential oil is unparalleled as a cancer solution.

It is now claimed that frankincense is an effective cancer prevention treatment; is a potential non-surgical, non-invasive treatment for brain, breast, colon, pancreatic, prostate, ovarian, skin (carcinoma), and stomach cancers; targets cancerous cells by killing them while leaving the healthy cells intact; is a natural and viable solution for reducing cerebral swelling (a side effect of tumor irradiation); may boost the immune system by proliferating lymphocytes (white blood cells, which are the body’s primary defense team) and by keeping inflammation at bay; and is effective in treating autoimmune conditions such as bronchial asthma, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis. See more at ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pmc/?term=Frankincense.

Ronit Mor is a naturopathic doctor, licensed aesthetician and owner of Ronit Mor Spa and Wellness, located at 6400 W. Plano Pkwy., in Plano.

For more information, call 214-9730482 or visit RonitMor.com. See ad, page 14.

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Pre-Injury Brain Test Can Aid in Post-Injury Healing

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he Get Your Head In the Game (GHG), Interactive Metronome (IM) training center helps clients of all ages that are feeling behind or want to perform better in school, on the job, at home, on the sports field or even in social situations. In use since 1994 to help students with learning challenges, it was discovered by sports trainers, educators, physical, occupational and speech therapists and other brain-body, performance-focused businesses to help their clients.

According to Robin Bollinger, owner of GHG, notable sports entities that have used IM include PGA golfers Tiger Woods, Glen Day and Vijay Robin Bollinger with client Singh; NFL and collegiate Football players and trainers from the Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears and Notre Dame, plus NBA basketball players from the Miami Heat and the Phoenix Suns.

IM training is a program created to test and train the brain-body to maximize speed, balance, agility, coordination, concentration and the rate at which information is processed during a conversation or other thoughtrelated situations. It can also help the brain and body build new pathways and workarounds after an injury.

During testing and training, GHG training center uses specialized hardware held in the hands or touching the feet, and computer software signals the client to take a particular action. Sessions involve hand, body and foot responses to visual and sound stimuli (often including special background noise and audio distractions that must be ignored). With repetition, the IM system gathers data and strengthens pathways throughout the brain-body network, working different sides to embed lasting results.

In addition to helping improve performance, Bollinger says, “IM is a wonderful tool to have in the event of concussion or other brain trauma.

Without such a pre-injury report, doctors, parents and patients have no quantifiable way to note the degree of damage to processing centers and pathways nor to gauge the degree of recovery. IM training not only trains the brain-body by measuring responses, but during training, it is able to measure and record the rate to which the brain-body corrects after missing a cue. This measurement is very valuable in helping trainers understand where additional work is needed.”

While IM is most often associated with physical and mental the improvement, it also gives athletes, students and adults improved concentration, self-control, physical speed and agility, Bollinger notes that IM has also had great success with individuals recovering from TBI and stroke.

For more information or to schedule an assessment, call Robin Bollinger at 214-693-9601. See ad page 27.

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alerie Ybarra, owner of A Doula on the Go, is a trained and certified postpartum doula, newborn specialist, breastfeeding educator and infant massage instructor who has a special knack for caring for multiple infants. Unlike doulas that specialize in birthing, Ybarra’s focus is helping new moms and new-again moms with the work, stresses, realities and uncertainties that occur after the excitement of the birth of a new baby.

Ybarra says, “All new mothers can use help after coming home from the hospital, but they may live far from their extended family, or their own mothers are working and can’t take time off to be with them.” A postpartum doula is able to Valerie Ybarra with client deliver non-judgmental care and support. Ybarra offers full-time or part-time days and overnight help, as well as New Mommy Massage and Baby Massage before bedtime, so both may sleep more peacefully.

In addition to helping care for the new baby, postpartum doulas create an emotionally safe place for the mother, lightening her load and helping to ease into a new role. Ybarra ensures the mother is eating, staying hydrated and getting enough sleep, which she says is often referred to as “mothering the mother.” The “on the go” aspect of the business refers to her availability to travel with the family out of the state or country to care for an infant, unobtrusively keeping the baby’s schedule running smoothly.

Formerly a Beverly Hills nanny for eight years, Ybarra was also a maternity ward nurse assistant in an Atlanta hospital that delivered 1,500 babies per month. She has more than 30 years of experience caring for newborns and providing new mother care, and is willing to work within the client’s cultural and religious traditions.

For more information, call 480-236-2924 or visit ADoulaOnTheGo.com. See ad, page 21.

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Alyssa Milano’s Anti-Aging Secrets Her Natural Lifestyle Choices Keep Her Young

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lyssa Milano has grown up, and most of us have grown up with her. From her days as preteen tomboy Samantha Miceli on Who’s the Boss? to witchy woman Phoebe Halliwell on Charmed, the actress has been a vibrant, relatable and beautiful persona we’ve come to know via television. She was even named a UNICEF ambassador in 2004. Today, with a young family, her Touch licensed sports apparel line, and the wisdom that accompanies adulthood, her commitment to a natural, eco-friendly lifestyle has become another hallmark of her life.

What connection do you see between eating organic foods and maintaining the energy level that your busy life requires?

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I think everything that you put into your body has a connection to how well we function in daily life. As a mom of two, eating organic is a priority; when organic is not an option, it’s about finding the healthiest accessible choices.

I eat tomatoes like other people eat fruit and love papaya. I would put avocado on anything. I also like to cook with healthful herbs and spices like garlic and onions, which is natural for an Italian like me. We keep genetically modified foods out of our house.

Which fitness habits embodied by others have you made your own?

In my Who’s the Boss? days, Tony Danza and Judith Light were always active and athletic. Tony would bring in a tap dance

teacher and Judith a private trainer during lunch breaks. Being tutored on the set, I had no physical education classes or sports activities, so it was super-important for me to see how self-motivated they were to stay fit and in shape. Their example instilled a desire to take care of myself as an adult.

What role does nature play in your daily life?

I love being outside in my organic garden three or more times a week.

Also, the kids and I regularly head outside, which is an easy place to keep them happily and healthfully occupied without my having to jump through hoops.

As an advocate of breastfeeding, which benefits do you think are especially good for mother and child?

In the beginning, a primary benefit is giving your child quality nourishment, including healthy antibodies and other goodies to support health. As they start eating solids, it’s still about maintaining that intimate connection until they’re ready to be weaned and you’re ready to surrender this last physical bond.

How do you balance family life with your acting career?

It’s a hard balance for anyone, especially one who’s detail-oriented and a bit of a perfectionist, like me. The

most important thing is to be in the moment, doing the best I can every day. I’ve also learned to be kind to myself when I’m failing to do so or something is annoying me due to some unfortunate imbalance.

How do you and your husband keep both your friendship and love vibrant?

We work hard at maintaining a good and healthy marriage, which can be tested in tough times. I believe that it’s vital to have the ability to laugh; you have to find humor in things, reminding yourself and each other that there is something funny in every daily activity, no matter how mundane or hard. When there’s no time to eat together or be intimate, shared laughter is an easy thing to achieve together. Done daily, it can only make the marriage stronger.

We enjoy date nights once or twice a week when my parents take care of the kids. I’ll put on mascara and change out of yoga pants, even if we’re just hanging out together. Then we do little things like asking how each other’s day went and caring about the answer.

We also look for ways we can help each other throughout the week.

What actions does your family emphasize in being stewards of the Earth?

We try to be as eco-friendly as possible, including having lights on timers, conserving water and being kind to animals. I cannot stress how important it is to visit a farm and organic gardens and orchards with children so that they see where their food comes from. We can’t take good food for granted.

In addition to a naturally healthy lifestyle, what else do you credit for your enduring youthfulness?

My secret is happiness. I’ve always said that as long as my laugh lines are deeper than my frown lines, I’m living a good life.

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FOOD CHOICES MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor

by Judith Fertig

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ncient grains are making a comeback. Grown since Neolithic times about 10,000 years ago, varieties of barley, corn, millet and rice have helped assuage the hunger of many communities.

Today, yellow millet, dark red wholegrain sorghum, brown quinoa and exotic black rice can help alleviate food shortages.

According to Harry Balzer, an expert surveyor of food and diet trends with The NPD Group, concerns about grains and gluten have prompted about a third of Americans to try to cut back on both since 2012. About 1 percent of the population has celiac disease, estimates the Celiac Disease Foundation, but many more prefer not to eat gluten. Many ancient grains are naturally gluten-free, including amaranth, buckwheat, millet, quinoa, rice and teff.

“Some think that a grain-free way of eating is healthier and also better for the planet,” says food writer Maria Speck, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, author of Ancient Grains for Modern Meals and Simply Ancient Grains.

“But that may be too simplistic, a characteristic of many diet trends.”

Better for Our Health

Whole grains fill us up and provide fiber, both necessary for maintaining optimum digestion and weight, says Kathleen Barnes, a widely published natural health expert in Brevard, North Carolina.

Eating more whole grains has been previously associated with a lower risk of major diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, based on studies by the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden. Qi Sun, assistant profes-

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.

sor in the Harvard School of Public Health department of nutrition, agrees that whole grains are one of the major healthful foods for prevention of major chronic diseases. He’s the lead author of a new Harvard study of data associating consumption of whole grains with a 9 percent reduction in overall mortality and up to 15 percent fewer cardiovascular fatalities during two 25-yearlong research initiatives that followed 74,000 woman and 43,000 men. The researchers cited substituting whole grains for refined grains and red meat as likely contributors to longer life.

“Whole grains are nutritional powerhouses, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, beneficial fiber and even some protein,” observes Speck. With a German father and a Greek mother, she grew up in two cultures where grains are a part of everyday meals. “We eat them because they taste good.”

Better for Local Farmers

Sourcing and eating more organic and GMO-free whole grains (absent modified genetics) can help support local farmers, Speck maintains. Choose barley from Four Star Farms, in Mas-

sachusetts; heirloom grits from Anson Mills, in South Carolina; quinoa from White Mountain Farm, in Colorado; or heirloom Japanese rice from Koda Farms, in California.

Better for the Planet

Ancient grains require fewer natural resources to plant, grow and harvest.

According to the Water Footprint Network, a pound of beef, millet and rice require 1,851, 568 and 300 gallons of water, respectively, to produce.

Substituting grains in diets is a sustainable alternative to meat, and they grow on grasslands that now inefficiently support livestock. According to University of Cambridge Professor of Engineering David MacKay, it takes about 25 times more energy to produce one calorie of beef than one calorie of natural grain.

Ancient grains can add variety and flavor to meals and a wealth of them are as close as the gluten-free aisle of a neighborhood grocery or health food store.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Favorite Ancient Grains

by Maria Speck

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t’s best to cook up a batch of ancient grains ahead on the weekend for use during a busy week. To inject more color and flavor, add a pinch of saffron to turn the cooking water golden, or cook the grains in pomegranate juice.

Cooked grain keeps in the refrigerator for up to seven days, ready to enhance salads, soups, yogurt or desserts.

Amaranth. The seed head of pigweed, amaranth can be baked into a custard or added to a soup. Grown by the Aztecs, iron- and protein-rich amaranth can be popped raw in a skillet like popcorn, and then added as garnish to soups and salads.

Buckwheat. The seeds of a plant related to rhubarb and grown in northern

climates, buckwheat can be ground into flour for savory French crepes or simmered whole in soup.

Quinoa. Grown at high altitudes, quinoa has become a popular addition to salads or yogurt, as well as its own side dish.

Millet. A tiny, drought-tolerant grain, millet can be added to bread dough for texture or cooked as a healthy breakfast with toasted almonds and cardamom.

Teff. From Ethiopia, the flour of this tiny grain is fermented and used to make the flatbread known as injera. Try a teff waffle with caramelized pineapple.

Source: Adapted from Simply Ancient Grains by Maria Speck. natural awakenings

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Cooking with Ancient Grains To make the soup, heat a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Swirl in the oil and wait until it shimmers.

Add the onion and ¼ tsp of the salt. Stir occasionally, until the onion just starts to brown at the edges, about 5 minutes.

Buckwheat and Beet Soup Yields: 4 servings 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 11/2 cups chopped red onion (1 medium) 3 /4 tsp fine sea salt 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves) 1 /4 tsp dried thyme 3 /4 tsp dried savory or 1/2 tsp more dried thyme 3 /4 cup raw buckwheat groats (not kasha) 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 cups raw shredded beets, preferably red (1 large or 2 small) 1 to 2 tsp honey 1 cup purified water (approximately) 2 tsp sherry vinegar, or more as needed Horseradish Yogurt 3 /4 cup whole milk or 2% Greek yogurt 3 Tbsp retail horseradish, with liquid 1 /4 tsp fine sea salt 1 /4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 20

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Photo by Erin Kunkel © 2015

Stir in the garlic and the herbs thyme and savory, and then cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely, so as not to burn the pieces.

Stir in the buckwheat groats and cook, stirring occasionally and monitoring, until the grains take on some color, about 2 minutes.

Add the broth (beware of splatter), the remaining ½ tsp salt and the pepper and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan.

Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the buckwheat is tender, about 15 minutes.

While it simmers, prepare the horseradish yogurt topping: Combine the horseradish, salt and pepper in a small bowl and beat until smooth using a fork. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.

To finish, stir in the beets and 1 tsp of the honey and then add about 1 cup of water to reach a preferred consistency.

Remove the pot from the heat, cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.

Add the vinegar and taste for seasoning. Depending on the beets’ sweetness, maybe add another teaspoon of honey and a bit more vinegar to balance it, and perhaps a tad more salt and pepper. The seasoning is forgiving because the topping will bring the flavors together.

Ladle the soup into four bowls, garnish with a dollop of the yogurt topping and serve at once.

Cardamom-Infused Black Rice Porridge with Blueberries and Pistachios Yields: 4 to 6 servings Black Rice 3 /4 cup black rice 2 whole green cardamom pods 11/2 cups boiling purified water Porridge 1 cup half-and-half, plus more as needed 3 Tbsp maple syrup, or more as needed 3 /4 tsp ground cardamom 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 4 to 6 Tbsp pomegranate seeds, for garnish 3 Tbsp lightly toasted chopped plain pistachios, for garnish Start the rice the night before: Add the rice and cardamom pods to a large, heavy saucepan. Pour over the boiling water, cover and let sit at room temperature or overnight (or chill, covered, for up to 2 days).

The next morning, make the porridge: Add 1 cup of half-and-half, the maple syrup and ground cardamom to the saucepan with the rice, cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Uncover, decrease the heat to retain a lively simmer, and cook, stirring once occasionally, until the rice is tender with a slight chew, 5 to 7 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat, sprinkle with the feta and cover to allow the cheese to soften.

To prepare the shrimp (or tofu), season them with salt and pepper.

Remove the cardamom pods, if preferred. Add the blueberries and simmer gently until they are warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Add the shrimp. Cook, undisturbed, until the shrimp or tofu pieces turn golden, 1 to 2 minutes, and then flip them with a spatula and cook until the shrimp are just opaque throughout or the tofu has warmed through, 1 to 2 more minutes, depending on the size.

To finish, add ¼ to ½ cup more halfand-half to reach a desired consistency.

Taste for sweetness and adjust with more maple syrup if needed.

Photo by Erin Kunkel © 2015

Divide between 4 to 6 breakfast bowls.

Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds and 1 teaspoon of chopped pistachios. Serve warm.

Greek Millet Saganaki with Shrimp and Ouzo Millet 11/4 cups purified water 3 /4 cup millet 1 bay leaf Pinch of fine sea salt Saganaki 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1 small) 1 clove garlic, peeled and slightly crushed 1 small hot green chili, minced (optional) 1 /4 tsp fine sea salt 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 (28-oz) BPA-free can whole tomatoes, crushed in a bowl 1 /4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 /2 cup green pimiento-stuffed olives, halved if large 4 oz coarsely crumbled Greek feta cheese (about 1 cup), preferably made from sheep’s milk Shrimp 1 lb jumbo shell-on shrimp from a reputable fishmonger, deveined and patted dry (or substitute firm tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces) Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 /3 cup ouzo or other aniseflavored liqueur 1 /4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

To prepare the millet, bring the water, millet, bay leaf, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan.

Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Add the ouzo and cook until it’s syrupy, about 30 seconds. Using a spatula, briskly remove the shrimp from the pan and arrange on top of the millet.

Sprinkle with the parsley and serve at once.

All recipes adapted from Simply Ancient Grains or Ancient Grains for Modern Meals, by Maria Speck, courtesy of Ten Speed Press.

Remove from the heat and let sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Uncover, remove the bay leaf and set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, make the saganaki. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the onion, garlic, chili and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and turns light golden, about 5 minutes.

Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it darkens, about 1 minute.

Add the tomatoes with their juices and the pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Decrease the heat to maintain a light boil and cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.

Stir in the millet and green olives.

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and violent solutions are modeled, yoga empowers children to pause and take a breath so they can own what’s happened, move through it and move on.”

“I like yoga because it makes me feel like there is calm all around me,” says 8-year-old Biko Cooper.

Dee Marie, the Boulder, Colorado, founder and executive director of Calming Kids, a nonprofit program that integrates yoga into the classroom to foster a nonviolent atmosphere, says, “When a child learns through yoga how to feel a sense of themselves and begins to understand their self-worth and stand tall in their power, they can begin to regulate their breath and their emotions.”

These invaluable skills stay with children through adulthood.

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Mindful Minutes for Little Ones Yoga Helps Kids Focus and Relax

by Julianne Hale

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merican kids’ school, after-school and weekend schedules now rival the hectic pace of their multitasking parents. Like their adult counterparts, youngsters need time to decompress from the pressures of life and be present in their own skin, and yoga provides the tools to accomplish this.

Most adults take to their yoga mat to create harmony in their body and mind, increase flexibility and balance, build muscle tone and strength, and because it makes them feel great. These same benefits apply to children as their developing bodies and minds respond to yoga on a deep level, both on and off the mat.

Start with Watching Breath

“Breathing and mindfulness practices are important for children,” explains Mariam Gates, the Santa Cruz, California, creator of the Kid Power Yoga Program and author of Good Morning Yoga and the upcoming Good Night Yoga. “There is so much that children are not in control of in their everyday lives; to give them a way to physically 22

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process their experience, to self-soothe and find their own internal source of strength, is crucial.”

“Having kids experience simply paying attention to their breath as it comes all the way in and moves all the way out can serve them well in every area of their lives going forward,” says Gates. In the classroom, it transfers to learning skills benefited by the ability to focus.

From toddlers to teens, children can have a difficult time processing and controlling their emotions, which are vital life skills. Carla Tantillo, founder of Mindful Practices, a Chicago-area wellness organization, has found that yoga and the practice of mindfulness help children express themselves in constructive ways.

She observes, “In any situation, especially in communities where reactivity, impulsiveness

Step into Yoga Together

Educators are starting to take notice of yoga’s benefits for children, including those with attention deficit disorders or autism, but yoga practice is still rare among school-age children. As encouragement, “Make it fun,” advises Gates.

“It’s essential to create experiences that feel accessible and enjoyable for kids.

They must feel empowered to do it themselves and take over the experience.”

Six-year-old Carmen Wheeler likes doing yoga with her dad. “Yoga gets me feeling strong and it really calms me down,” she says. Music can help children relax and focus during their practice. Soothing basic instrumentals are good to start; an Internet search for yoga music for kids reveals many options.

Parents can assist by incorporating yoga into a child’s daily bedtime ritual. “Do whatever they are willing to do with them,” counsels Marie. “Start by lying on the bedroom floor, doing stretches and focusing on breathing.

Then move to the bed and teach some relaxation and visualization techniques.”

Marie cautions parents against insisting that their child’s yoga practice mirror their own. “We have to meet children where they are.”

Adults think that yoga has to look a certain way, but sometimes children don’t

necessarily want to do the postures we’re familiar with. The best teaching reaches each individual child in a way that resonates with them because yoga is a lifestyle, not an exercise regimen,” she says. Yoga novices and parents that prefer specific guidance can take advantage of local studio classes for children and families or use DVDs, online streaming services and instruction books.

Kevin Day, age 5, regularly starts his days with a Boat pose. “I like it because you can do it with a friend,” he says.

Lisa Flynn, the Dover, New Hampshire, founder and chief executive officer of ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4 Classrooms, is optimistic about the future. “In 10 years, I envision social and emotional learning, yoga, and mindfulness integrated at every school and mandated by educational policy,” she says. In addition to improved physical, social, emotional and cognitive health and wellness of the students, teachers and parents, she foresees “a positive shift in the overall school climate.”

Julianne Hale is a freelance writer and Natural Awakenings franchise magazine editor in Cleveland, TN.

Cultivating Mindfulness in the Classroom

by Julianne Hale

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hen Scott Frauenheim, director of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) West Belden, noticed that some students in his kindergarten through eighth grade urban classrooms were not fully engaged, he decided to focus the 2014-2015 school year on mindfulness for both students and faculty. He enlisted the help of Mindful Practices, a Chicagobased school wellness organization founded by Carla Tantillo.

Using the strategies Tantillo recommends in her book Cooling Down Your Classroom, teachers were taught to involve students in mindful minutes—short bursts of simple yoga poses, breathing exercises and other techniques—to

cultivate mindfulness. The initiative proved to be powerful and helpful, explains Frauenheim. “Soon students were able to identify areas of personal need throughout the day and cultivate mindfulness within themselves using what they learned.”

The program concluded last year, but CICS West Belden teachers and students continue to use designated time to practice mindfulness in the morning and as a classroom mental reset when they notice that students are distracted or unfocused during the day. Mindful Practices’ innovative programs have achieved similar success in other elementary, middle and high schools in the Chicago area.

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THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us

by Judith Fertig

For a reason, a season or a lifetime, friends help us cope with challenges, motivate our best work and celebrate life. Friendships take many forms, crossing generations and self-imposed boundaries, and even spring up between unlikely confidants.

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hildhood friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck collaborated on the Oscar-winning screenplay for Good Will Hunting. Fierce tennis competitors Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki like to get together for a gal-pal getaway after a major match.

Country music artists Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood married following an 18-year friendship; “We had a lot more in common than I ever dreamed we did,” says Brooks.

Rafts of research confirm how friendship enriches us. Carlin Flora, of New York City, spent years as a Psychology Today writer and editor before penning Friendfluence: The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We Are. She notes that among the varied and perhaps unforeseen benefits, friendships can help us “shed pounds, sleep better, stop smoking and even survive a major illness.”

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An ongoing, two-decade-plus study of nearly 1,500 seniors by the Flinders University Centre for Ageing Studies, in Australia, found those with a large network of friends outliving others with the fewest friends by 22 percent. The University of Chicago National Opinion Research Center also reports people with five or more close friends as 50 percent more likely to describe themselves as “very happy” than those maintaining fewer confidants.

“Friends past and present play powerful and often unappreciated roles in determining our sense of self and the direction of our lives,” says Flora. “Even in a supposedly meritocratic society, friends give jobs and assignments to each other, so having friends that share your career interests and aspirations can get you much farther than you could ever get on your own.”

Make New Friends, Keep the Old Today, making and keeping friends can be challenging, due to distance, frequent life changes, overprotective parenting and substituting social media for more intimate face time. It all makes friendship more fluid than we might realize, says Shasta Nelson, the San Francisco founder of GirlFriendCircles. com, a women’s friendship matching site and author of Friendships Don’t Just Happen: The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of Girlfriends, plus the upcoming book, Frientimacy, about deepening such relationships.

“Most of us replace half of our close friends every seven years,” says Nelson. Although this might seem alarming, she considers it a natural ebb and flow. “We all need a couple of very close friends, while others that come and go might just be what we currently need—at work or school, among firsttime parents, in a new neighborhood, starting a job, in retirement or during some other life change,” she says.

Canadian Greg Tjosvold, a married middle school teacher in Vancouver, Canada, has enjoyed great friendships with women, including his wife, partly because he doesn’t relate to men’s generally competitive nature and interest in sports. But when a close female friend moved away, he wanted to expand his circle to include men. He joined a group called The Barley Brethren that sample craft beers and talk about life. Although not into suds, he values “having a safe and enjoyable place to discuss deep issues, victories and temporary setbacks.” He admits, “That’s over-simplification, though.” Finding a group of men he can feel a part of has validated him, making this unique man still feel like one of the guys.

Nelson categorizes the concentric circles of developing friendship as starting with a mutually agreeable acquaintance or contact, and then moving emotionally closer with someone that we find similarities with. Then the original bond can enter the confirmed friend category. A group of friends, like a longtime book club, can constitute a community. The highest level is the committed friend that has evolved into a trusted and valuable life companion.

Sarah Huntsman Reed, a medical counselor in Kansas City, Missouri, has such a lifelong friend. She met Doug Reed, now a pharmacist, when both were in their high school musical, Once Upon a Mattress. Reed had a great sense of humor, Sarah remembers. “He’s still the most honest yet kindest person I’ve met,” she says. Soon, their mothers became friends, too, and the two teens would pair up for family weddings. Then she went to college and married and he moved away; yet they stayed in touch through mutual friends and their moms, catching up in person when he returned to his hometown.

Seventeen years after they first met, by which time Sarah was divorced, the two discussed taking their friendship to the next level and soon married. “It was a big decision to commit, because we knew so much about each other,” she says. “But we prefer each other’s company, and it was the best thing we ever did.”

Safety Net In trying times, friends can surround us with positive energy, says Madisyn Taylor, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the spiritual blog DailyOm, in Ashland, Oregon. “The people we love form a protective barrier that buffers and shields us from many of the world’s

Hallmarks of good friendship include staying in touch and being consistently positive and vulnerable, so as we reveal ourselves over time, we can be authentic with each other.

more crippling blows,” including receiving hurtful slights from others.

How we make friends has been altered by today’s social landscape, which includes working parents and Amber Alerts. The days of children freely roaming their neighborhood discovering friends to play with are, unfortunately, over, says Jennifer S. White, a Toledo, Ohio, blogger and author of The Art of Parenting: Love Letters from a Mother.

“My long-term friendships from childhood were all built around being neighbors and playing together just because we wanted to,” recalls White.

With today’s safety concerns and work-life challenges, parents now set up playdates, a more structured, less organic way of fostering childhood friendships, and they must be proactive to ensure success.

White has some misgivings about this modern-day approach. “When I think about that one little gleaming seed of truth at the heart of why, it’s often because I don’t think it’s fair that I have to be a popular ‘playdate mom’ for my kid to have some friends.”

Besties and Buddies

Automatic playdates—with siblings—often enhance family ties through lifelong friendships. Sally Ekus is a culinary talent representative in Florence, Massachusetts.

Her younger sister, Amelia, is the general manager of Twitter Cafe, in New York City, and lives in Brooklyn. Both foodies have knife-and-fork tattoos. Sally is more into meal ingredients and preparation, while Amelia loves pouring wine and making sure everyone is comfortable.

“Together,” says Sally, “we create total hospitality, from lavish Passover seders to Friday nights with friends.”

She notes that her sister is the only other person who understands what the world looks like through the Ekus girls’ perspective.

Some adults might never meet faceto-face, but become friends via social media. American Jamie Schler, co-owner of the Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France, with her native-born husband, says, “Social media [especially Facebook posts] is how I meet and make personal friends and keep in touch on a daily basis. As an expat, this is important because I often feel far from family and friends

How to Make Good Friends

by Shasta Nelson

Three Necessary Ingredients

Both friendship and romantic bonds are developed when three things occur: We feel satisfied, which happens when an interaction has more positivity than negativity. We feel safe, which comes when we commit to consistent time with each other.

We feel seen, which we experience when we practice revealing ourselves and expressing vulnerability.

Here’s a formula for creating meaningful connections: Positivity + Consistency + Vulnerability = Frientimacy.

Two Steps

It usually takes most people six to eight interactions with someone new before they start feeling like friends.

The sooner they schedule such occasions, the sooner the rewards. c Be open to making new friends. c Make the first move; repeat.

One Ratio

To keep a friendship going, remember that it has to have a positivity-to-negativity ratio of at least five-to-one. That means sharing five times more fun and feel-good moments than stressors that can range from disappointments and frustrations to jealousies. By definition, to be and keep a good friend requires that both parties bring satisfying positivity to the relationship.

Source: Adapted from Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Intimacy by Shasta Nelson; scheduled for release in March.

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Everyone from contemporary scientists to ancient philosophers agrees that having strong social bonds is probably the most meaningful contributor to happiness. ~Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project

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that understand me, share common interests and ideas and speak the same language—and I don’t necessarily mean English.” Her high-tech circle ranges from hometown pals to new friends in the food community and political forums. She raves, “It’s a place where I find them all at the same time!”

Nelson remarks, “No one is saying Facebook should replace visits, nights out and phone calls, but in a world where most of us wish we felt closer to

a few more people, it doesn’t hurt to use every tool at our disposal for creating connections.”

Differences in age needn’t be a hurdle in forging friendships. Candelaria Silva-Collins, an arts marketing professional in Boston, attended area social gatherings where she regularly encountered a museum director and his wife. “They seemed like a fantastic couple,” she says, and began a friendship with the older woman, despite their being from different generations.

“My friend teaches me a lot about being vital and vibrant,” she says.

Expanding Circles

Becoming friends with people of different ages, languages and social standing gives us a spiritual workout, advises Nelson.

With a master’s degree in divinity, Nelson views friendship as a type of health club in which we develop our empathy, forgiveness and compassion muscles through practice. “Friendships are the way we become better people,” she says.

Furthermore, the process, especially with people unlike us, leads to a better world. “Being able to inherently care for people we know makes it easier to do the same for people we’ve not met yet,” says Nelson. World peace happens one friend at a time.

Freelance writer Judith Fertig also blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot. com from Overland Park, KS.

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YOUR MOUTH TELLS A STORY

Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease

by Linda Sechrist

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he focus of functional medicine—whole person health care—easily expands to include dentists trained in oral systemic health.

Currently embraced by a small percentage of today’s farsighted dentists and doctors, this relatively new field of prevention and wellness views the mouth as a key portal when considering the status of the whole body. Similar to the way doctors of Oriental medicine assess the heart’s pulse to help diagnose health issues throughout the body, these systemic health dentists consider the gums, tongue, teeth and throat to be key signals of overall health.

American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) Executive Director Bobbie Delsasso was a periodontal hygienist for more than 30 years before becoming a consultant and public speaker

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on the larger perspective. “I taught patients about the importance of good nutrition and alerted them to consult their physician regarding what their mouth health might indicate about their body’s health,” she says. While the academy educates dental professionals to understand the internal workings of nutrition and what the mouth reveals about overall well-being, “Less than 6 percent of physicians even learn adequate basics of nutrition in medical schools,” she notes.

Cardiovascular Health Links

Beyond nutrition, academy curricula for dentists now include such titles as Arteriology and Vascular Inflammation – The Oral/Systemic Connection, based on a course designed for medical professionals by physician Bradley Bale and Amy Do-

neen, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, co-founders of the Bale/Doneen Method for the prevention of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Mike Milligan, a doctor of dental medicine, founder of Eastland Dental Center, in Bloomington, Illinois, and AAOSH president, explains that heart attack and stroke are triggered by an inflammatory process which can be initiated or exacerbated by periodontal disease and abscessed teeth.

Thomas Nabors, a doctor of dental surgery and an authority in molecular analysis and genetic risk assessment for periodontal diseases, provides clinical proof that supports the growing association between medi-

cine and dentistry. “Since our inaugural AAOSH conference [in 2010], Bradley, Amy and Tom have continued to provide the current science and clinical backdrop to the oral/systemic connection to cardiovascular wellness,” says Milligan.

Respiratory Health Links

Other vital advances in oral systemic health involve treating airway concerns such as snoring and sleep apnea. “Snoring is typically caused by muscles and tissues relaxing in the throat and mouth, resulting in decreased space in the airway passage and vibration of tissues. Eventually, individuals can develop sleep apnea, which can also result in hypertension and other problems,” advises Milligan.

In sleep apnea, the sleeper’s breathing pauses often or produces hypopnea, slowed or shallow breathing for 10 or more seconds at a time. Fewer than five episodes per hour is normal, with five to 15 considered mild apnea, 15 to 30 moderate and more than 30 severe.

Although 20 percent of Americans may have sleep apnea—typically associated with insomnia, tiredness and less oxygen in the body—95 percent of affected individuals go undiagnosed.

To help, Milligan suggests that before going to bed we lower the thermostat in the bedroom and avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, watching television or working on a computer.

Improved breathing helps assuage snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, hay fever and nasal congestion. Milligan cites Patrick McKeown’s work, explained in his book The Oxygen Advantage.

An authority on the Buteyko Breathing Method, McKeown explains how improved breathing dramatically improves oxygenation, releases more energy and supports lifelong health and well-being.

Muscle retraining using orofacial myofunctional therapy can help prevent sleep apnea and also abate temporomandibular joint disorders. This new field is concerned with orofacial functional patterns and postures when teeth are apart, their status 95 percent of each day and night. It also retrains muscles to keep the tongue at the roof of the mouth and the lips together to prevent breathing through the mouth, correct swallowing function and eliminate poor oral habits such as thumb sucking.

Three mechanical treatments for sleep apnea include mandibular ad-

vancement oral devices used to move the lower jaw forward, a continuous positive airway pressure machine to aid airway functioning, or surgery, which is the last resort. “The real opportunity for catching and preventing this is with children 5 to 10 years old, when their jaws are developing,” says Milligan.

He further cites links discovered between the mouth and brain. “Oral spirochetes, which normally live in the mouth, have been found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Judith Miklossy, from the International Association for Alzheimer’s, spoke at an AAOSH conference about the link between oral bacteria and dementia, and Garth Ehrlich, Ph.D., professor of microbiology, immunology and otolaryngology at Drexel University College of Medicine, addressed rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers.

All of these links are more than enough reasons why good oral hygiene is essential to good health,” says Milligan.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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The Healthy Smile Lifestyle

by Gina Marie Cronin

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obyn Abramczyk, DDS, is a general dentist 99 percent of patients. At mainstream offices, who utilizes a biological, or integrative apcrowns often contain nickel and lead, while proach in her practice at Smile Ranch Denfillings may contain mercury; all three of which tistry, in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area. are known carcinogens, according to the U.S. While implementing her comprehensive knowlEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA). In fact, edge gained in allopathic dental school, she also Abramczyk recalls, “Fifty percent of dentists educates her patients about holistic approaches still place and remove amalgam fillings without to optimal oral health and is accredited through any safety protocol, which exposes the patient, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and staff and doctor to toxins that exceed the EPA Toxicology, a member of the Holistic Dental Assafety standards of the safe level of mercury insociation as well as of the International Acadhalation by 3,000 times and OSHA, 80 times.” emy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine.

Abramcyzk is known for her safe removal of Smile Ranch Dentistry takes every measure Robyn Abramczyk, DDS amalgam fillings using protocols of the Internato ensure their patients are educated and at feel tional Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicolat ease. Abramczyk and her dental team invests time each ogy and the International Academy of Biological Dentistry visit to discuss issues, diagnosis, treatment options, diet and and Medicine. supplementation. “Ninety-nine percent of Americans are Another frequent procedure is a dental frenectomy for deficient in minerals,” notes Abramczyk, which can contriblip-tied or tongue-tied babies, in order to relieve tethered ute to demineralization of the teeth. By looking at the whole tissues, and Abramcyzk is a member of the International being, a higher standard of dental health can be attained.

Affiliation of Tongue-Tie Professionals. This common issue, Tension melts away in the spa-like ambiance, replete if untreated, can cause difficulty breastfeeding and denwith geranium, lavender and rosewood essential oil diffusers, tal, digestive, speech, and most important, airway and / lavender infused towelettes, an organic fruit and vegetable or breathing problems. Laser dentistry is also available, juicer or kefir and a massage therapist for patients that are and all hygienists on staff are laser certified. Abramcyzk feeling anxious. There is also a library of educational videos recommends homeopathic remedies, when appropriate, available for viewing. and encourages her patients to be involved in preventative Smile Ranch Dentistry serves patients of all ages and measures and natural healing processes, but will prescribe can do everything from general checkups to fillings usantibiotics as needed. ing biocompatible materials and porcelain crowns and Abramczyk is inspired by the research of Weston Price bridges. Patients can brush with fluoride-free mineral and the Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation; particularly toothpaste, try coconut oil pulling or activated charcoal; the studies on tribal civilizations that eat a wholesome and all of which help safely and effectively clean the mouth. pure diet straight from the earth. Despite the populations not Due to distressing memories of the dentist’s office from flossing, brushing, or using fluoride (a known neurotoxin), optimal dental hygiene is mainher childhood, Abramczyk has tained by an organic, chemicalcreated a calming atmosphere free lifestyle. She believes that that patients can enjoy. the studies illustrate the impor“Many different products tance of clean dietary choices in and restorative materials that are regard to dental health. used in a patient’s mouth can be Abramcyzk loves working potentially toxic or lack biocomwith her patients, which she depatibility,” Abramcyzk explains, scribes as educated, aware and “We offer a biocompatibility full of vitality. She says, ”Look test to determine what materials at the big picture and not only can be tolerated. This is espefocus on your teeth, but your cially important for those with health as a whole.” an autoimmune disease or weak immune system.”

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Bird-Watching for Beginners Start with a Bird Feeder and Binoculars

by Sandra Murphy

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or those that love animals but can’t provide a home to a domestic pet, wild birds are just outside the window. Between 50 and 60 million Americans list bird-watching as a hobby. To start, all we need is a bird feeder.

For safety and comfort, position feeders near a tree or bush at least 15 feet from windows. Scott Logan, an Audubon Society board member in Sherman Oaks, California, cautions, “Birds stay alert for predators. An unmarked window looks like an escape route. They won’t see the glass.” Products like Window Alert, a decal that reflects ultraviolet rays birds see but humans don’t, can prevent a crash.

A book on local birds will describe the best food to attract them, whether residents or just passing through. Bluebirds love mealworms.

Hummingbirds like floral nectars and orioles prefer citrus flavors. Cardinals and jays dine on sunflower seeds.

Always provide unseasoned, unsalted seeds. In cold weather, also remember to hang homemade suet combining one part organic regular fat peanut butter with five parts organic, nonGMO (genetically modified) corn meal. Pour fresh water in the birdbath daily, change hummingbird nectar every three days and discard moldy seeds and old suet.

Feeding year-round doesn’t interfere with migration, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca,

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New York. Migration, nest building, feeding a new family and staying warm in colder weather require substantial calories. “American goldfinches are social and will stay to eat,” adds Logan.

“Blue jays and titmouses are ‘grab-andgo’ birds.”

Join in the Fun

In Arlington, Texas, Cathy Stein, owner of EclecticDesignChoices.com, will participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count this year from February 12 to 15 (Audubon.org/content/about-greatbackyard-bird-count). “One easy resource for identifying birds is Merlin, the free app from Cornell Lab,” says Stein. “Take the bird’s picture, which is helpful in identifying details that can be overlooked or forgotten otherwise.”

Merlin works like facial recognition for birds, comparing eyes, beaks and tails to species in its database by location (Merlin.AllAboutBirds.org). Audubon’s free app includes birdcalls (Tinyurl. com/AudubonFreeBirdApp).

Jon Weber-Hahnsberg, a 12-yearold volunteer at the Dallas Zoo, and his seven-member team won last year’s statewide birding competition hosted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by identifying 72 species in 12 hours.

“Now I’m hooked,” he says. “Outside the city, there are snowy egrets, waterfowl, hawks and owls to see.”

National wildlife refuges managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are suitable birding sites for both

novices and pros. Here are some tips for beginners.

Focus on big, easy-to-see birds.

Sandhill crane tours are a hit in Mississippi and other Gulf Coast states (fws.gov/refuge/Mississippi_ Sandhill_Crane).

Concentrate on birds that travel in flocks. Common redhead ducks migrate in great numbers to the Texas coast each winter (Tinyurl.com/ LagunaAtascosaBirdlife).

Look for standouts, birds with characteristics that capture the imagination, like the speed of a peregrine falcon, large wingspan of a California condor or unusual color of Florida’s roseate spoonbills. (Visit fws.gov/refuge/ Cape_Meares and fws.gov/refuge/ JN_Ding_Darling.)

In Maine, see puffins at the only colony that allows visitors to go ashore for a close-up look (MaineBirdingTrail. com/MachiasSealIsland.htm). Not a

I think the most important quality in a birdwatcher is a willingness to stand quietly and see what comes. Some people are very competitive in their birding. Maybe they’ll die happy, having seen a thousand species… but I’ll die happy knowing I’ve spent all that quiet time being present. ~Lynn Thomson, Birding with Yeats: A Memoir

Going to the Birds

refuge, ownership of the island has been disputed for two centuries.

Incredible Hobby

“Keeping a life list of birds you’ve seen, when and where, is not only fun,” says Nate Swick, author of the recent Birding for the Curious, in Greensboro, North Carolina. “It brings back memories of a time and place. Birding takes you places you wouldn’t think of. I’ve bird-watched in local landfills, as well as in India and Central America.” A particularly impressive sight was a shearwater, found 30 to 40 miles into the Atlantic Ocean off the North Carolina coast, a species that only comes to land during breeding season.

“Each bird has an incredible story,” he says. “Migrating birds that arrive exhausted and hungry after flying hundreds of miles will often look for local birds like chickadees that act as the welcome wagon, showing where food, water and a safe rest area can be found.”

Erika Zar, a catalog copywriter in Madison, Wisconsin, happened upon the nearby Horicon Marsh Bird Festival (HoriconMarshBirdClub.com/for-visitors). “Everyone seemed so meditative, hiking in quiet groups. It was peaceful,” she says. “Listing the birds they saw on checklists was like a scavenger hunt for adults.”

Zar immediately bought binoculars, but soon traded them for a better pair. “Bird-watching opened my eyes to a new world right in front of me,” she says joyfully. “I’d just never looked or listened closely enough before.”

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

Fine Feathered Facts What to do with a stranded baby bird: Tinyurl.com/OrphanedBabyBirds

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hris Santella, author of Fifty Places to Go Birding Before You Die, offers these top sighting spots. n Pointe Reyes National Seashore, California, is on a migration route between Alaska and Mexico and renowned as a resting spot for upwards of 500 species. n Tucson, Arizona, welcomes hummingbirds and exotics like the brilliantly plumed elegant trogon from the tropics. n High Island and Galveston, Texas, are the first stop for birds crossing the Gulf of Mexico.

n Cape May, New Jersey, hosts shorebirds year round plus it’s en route to Canada. n Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, in Chatham, Massachusetts, yields sightings of shorebirds such as plover, sandpipers and terns. n Prairie Pothole Region stretching from Iowa to Minnesota, Montana and the Dakotas is especially good for watching waterfowl. n Cleveland, Ohio, near Lake Erie, celebrates hundreds of species flying to Canada in May. “It’s great for anybody with a life list,” says Santella.

“You can add scores of species to your list in one day.”

In the fall, raptors migrate and Birds AndBlooms.com lists some of the best spots to watch hawks.

n Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, in Kempton, Pennsylvania n Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, in Sausalito, California n Hazel Bazemore County Park, in Corpus Christi, Texas n Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, in Duluth, Minnesota n Florida Keys Hawkwatch, Curry Hammock State Park, in Marathon, Florida n Cape May Hawk Watch, Cape May Point State Park, in New Jersey.

As rivers freeze over, eagles migrate south to follow the food supply, often near dams where fish gather. During the spring thaw, they return north to nest. Prime Wisconsin eagle watching sites include Lake Pepin, Necedah Wildlife Refuge, La Crosse, Prairie du Sac refuge, Sauk City and Wyalusing State Park. Alton, Illinois, is also along the Mississippi Flyway for eagles.

Florida eagles tend to stay year-round.

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DEEP LISTENING Our Wholehearted Attention Is Our Greatest Gift

by Kay Lindahl

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erhaps one of the most precious and powerful gifts we give another person is to really listen to them with quiet, fascinated attention and our whole being; fully present. Deep listening occurs at the heart level, and we must ask ourselves how often we listen to each other so completely. Such listening is a creative force. We expand, ideas come to life and grow and we remember who we are. It brings forth our inner spirit, intelligence, or true self, and opens up the space for us to thrive.

Sometimes we have to do a lot of listening before another’s inner being feels replenished. Some people just need to talk and go on and on, usually in a superficial, nervous manner. This often happens because they have not been truly listened to. Patience is required to be a listening presence for such a person long enough that they get to their center point of tranquility and peace. The results of such listening are extraordinary.

Some would call them miracles.

Listening well takes time, skill and a readiness to slow down to afford time

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for reflection and to let go of expectations, judgments, boredom, self-assertiveness and defensiveness.

When two people listen deeply to one another, we sense that we are present not only to each other, but also to something beyond our individual selves; something spiritual, holy or sacred.

Once we experience the depth of being listened to like this, we naturally begin to listen to be present with another. We notice what occurs when we interrupt someone and when we don’t.

We watch what unfolds when another stops speaking and we ask, “Is there anything else?”

Listening is an art that calls for practice. Imagine if we all spent just a few minutes each day choosing to practice the art of listening; of being fully present with the person we are with.

Being truly listened to and understood yields a sigh of contentment and joy.

Kay Lindahl, of Long Beach, CA, is the author of The Sacred Art of Listening, from which this was adapted with permission from SkyLight Paths Publishing.

Effective Listening Practices

by Kay Lindahl Pay attention to the environment.

Stop other activities to listen. Clear your desk. Turn off background noise or move to a quiet corner.

Be present. Listen with an open, appreciative and curious mind rather than evaluating what’s being said. Put your own agenda aside.

Stop talking. One person speaks at a time without interruption.

Listen for understanding. No one is required to agree with or believe what they hear. Let empathy and compassion take the lead; put yourself in their shoes.

Ask for clarification. It can help a listener understand what’s being expressed.

Pause before speaking. Allow the speaker to complete their thought, and then wait a few seconds before responding. Also ask, “Is there anything else?” There almost always is.

Listen to yourself. Inquire of your inner voice, “What wants to be expressed next?”

Signal that they’ve been heard.

Encouraging body language includes empathetic facial expressions, nodding and sympathetic postures.

Adapted from The Top Ten Powerful Listening Practices on the author’s website SacredListening.com.

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welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

NOTE: All calendar events must be received by the first of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Review guidelines and submit entries online at NA-NTX.com/advertise. Changes to events may occur after print date of this magazine. Always call ahead to confirm all details.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Teen Writers Group – 7pm. Come meet other writers to discuss story ideas, get writing tips, explore creative writing prompts, and share your work. Ages 11-17. North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. 940-349-8752.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Read to Rover – 4:30-5:30pm. Give your child an opportunity to read one-on-one with a trained, certified therapy dog. Ages 6-11. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752.

First Friday Dance – 7-9:30pm. Join us for a fun night of live music and dancing. Don’t need a partner to come to the dance. Band: Now and Then. $5/person at the door. Memorial Parkway, 1950-B S Valley Pkwy, Lewisville. 972-219-5050.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 2016 Lawn Care Seminar – 9-11am. Learn ways to maintain a healthy lawn with less frequent watering. Discover the most effective and Earth-friendly way to care for your lawn. With Patrick Dickinson, a horticulturalist with the Urban Water Program at Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Free. Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center Auditorium (Bldg E), 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas. Space limited, register: 214-670-3155 or SaveDallasWater.com.

Who Lives in a Tree? – 10-11:30am. Programs for ages 4-7 & 8-12. Let’s learn about trees and the critters they provide a home for. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman.

Register: 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS Reclaim Health Lectures – 6:30pm.

With Laura Precourt PScD. Feb topics include: Feb 4 & 9, Solutions to Unresolved Thyroid; Feb 11, Stress, Hormones, Health & Depression; Feb 16, Solutions to Unresolved Digestive Issues.

Free. Reclaim Health, 2237 W Parker Rd, Plano. RSVP required: 972-943-9355.

ReclaimHealthNow.com.

Improv For Seniors – Tuesdays, Feb 9-Mar 8. With Sue Birch, professional actor and artistic director for Theatre Britain. No acting experience necessary.

Improvise scenes and situations in a supportive and fun environment. $50/series; must be 55 or older.

Theatre Britain, 2637 Summit Ave, Ste 301, Plano.

972-490-4202. Theatre-Britain.com.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Junior Horsemanship Day Camp: Feb. 6, Camp Tonkawa, Collinsville Junior Horsemanship Day Camp – 11am-3:30pm.

Ages 5-7. A shortened version of the Horsemanship Day Camp. 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 Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville.

Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.

Texas Solar Energy Society Annual Meeting – 1-4pm. Agenda: Statewide Chapter updates, presentations on the state of solar energy in Texas, and a tour of the Texas A&M Solar Decathlon house.

Sustainable Food Center, 2921 E 17th, Bldg C, Austin. More info: txses.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Bird Walk – 8-11am. 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

Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week) – Feb 9-15. An annual 7-day celebration of kindness. An opportunity to make kindness the norm instead of the exception. This year we are focusing on flooding social media with kindness and recording 100,000 acts of kindness worldwide.

More info: RandomActsOfKindness.org.

Bridge Building Network – 6pm. Program helps build bridges of communication, compassion, support and advocacy between health care providers and LGBTQ older adults through quarterly awareness programs. Sponsored by Ed-U-CARE Dallas; dedicated to training caregivers in strategies that result in welcoming safe and caring services and environments for older LGBTQ adults and their loved ones. Free, but RSVP required. The Senior Source, 3910 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas. RSVP: 214263-2826. EducareDallas.com.

North Branch Teen Advisory Board – 6:30-8pm.

Help plan and run library programs. Discuss books, movies and music. Work on service related projects and earn community service hours. Ages 11-17. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. For more info, Dana Tucker: 940-349-8715.

Organic Vegetable Gardening 101 – 6:30-8:30pm.

Class will cover a range of topics to help the beginning vegetable gardener be successful growing their own food organically working with the soil biology.

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SATURDAY, MAY 7 7th Annual Natural HealthFest – 9am5pm. Live radio starts at 8am. The leading natural and holistic health expo in the region, NHF combines the best of nutrition, scientific breakthroughs, and time-honored remedies to solve health concerns that often puzzle mainstream medicine. $20 at door; ticket discounts available when pre-purchase tickets online; space limited. Richardson Civic Center, 411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson. 877262-7843. NaturalHealthFest.com.

Agape CSL presents Ellen Debenport – 1-3pm. Workshop: Which Door Will You Choose? Ellen Debenport helps people move through difficult life changes and opens the door to a new day. In her workshop, you’ll learn how to combine your spiritual beliefs with your expanded imagination and deepest desires to create a life you love. $30/ online pre-registration; $40/at door. She will also speak at Agape’s 10:30am Sunday Celebration. Westin Stonebriar Hotel, 1549 Legacy Rd, Frisco. More info: AgapeCSL.com.

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Free. Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellCommunitygGrden.org.

Critterman’s Live Animals – 7-8:30pm. The live animals in this family friendly presentation will be engaging entertainment for children and adults alike.

Meet amazing Lone Star natives. Free. Brookhaven College, Bldg H, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. Kirk Miller: 972-699-1687.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11

savethedate THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 2016 Organic Farmers & Gardeners Conference – Feb 11-13. New farmers’ topics, latest research, vendors, networking, advanced farmer topics, pre-conference workshops and more.

Topics: leading practices and ideas that will help farmers and gardeners improve soils and plant growth and produce quality livestock in an every changing climate and marketplace. Hilton Rockwall Lakefront, 2055 Summer Lee Dr, Rockwall.

Info & to register: 512-656-2456 or tofga.org.

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savethedate FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Trinity Energy Progression Practitioner Workshop – Feb 12-14. 12-5pm, Fri; 9:30am4:30pm, Sat & Sun. If you’re seeking a powerful healing modality combined with an empowering spiritual development tool, this 3-day workshop is for you. It will change your life. $385. My Heart Reiki, 1113 Hampshire Ln, Ste 8, Richardson. Jennifer Cunnings: 972-816-6299.

savethedate FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Bring A Boy To The Barre – 6pm. A couples’ event in celebration of Valentine’s Day and to introduce more men using a barre as a piece of fitness equipment. $30/couple, includes a special 50-min Barre Code class as well as adult beverage tastings, snacks. The Barre Code Plano, 4757 W. Park Blvd. Suite 112 Plano. Info & register: 469-298-0482 or The BarreCode.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13

BraveHeart Women Ripples Celebration – 6:30-8:30pm. With Charlotte Rose. Fun and enriching, including DYBO (Dance Your Buts Off) movements, a variation on the Harmony Circle, as well as conversation and connecting with the BraveHeart Women Community. Free; donations accepted. RSVP for location: 214-2829058 or AhhhMazingLife.com.

DORBA Beginner Clinic – Consists of basic instruction including bike setup, safety, trail etiquette and basic bike handling skills. After the instructional portion, there will be a group ride of the trail. More info & to RSVP: dorba.org.

Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30-8:30pm. Meet fellow vegan and veg-curious folks for a great evening of drinks, fun and discussion on vegan goings-on in the Metroplex. Location varies. For more info: Drinks.

DallasVegan.com.

Read to Rover – 10am. See Feb 3 listing. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752.

Rainwater Harvesting – 7-8pm. Want to learn how to capture some rainy day water for use in the hot summer months? Discover how to start collecting water and where to find materials for rainwater harvesting. Free. Davis Library, 7501 Independence Pkwy, Bldg B, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano. obsres.com.

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Bird Walk – 7:30-10:30am. Accompany a master birder on a guided hike. Birders of all skill levels (but at least 10 yrs old) welcome. $5/vehicle. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Info: 972-219-3930. llela.org.

Leave It to Beaver – 10-11:30am. Dr. Jessica Healy, Assistant Professor of Biology at Austin College, will fill us in on this mammal with the hardworking reputation. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826.

FriendsOfHagerman.com.

NTREG Monthly Meeting – 10am-12pm. Meetings feature educational speakers. Free. Midway

Scarborough Renaissance Festival Job Faire: Feb. 27, Waxahachie Hills Christian Church, 11001 Midway Rd, Dallas. Registration required: ntreg.org.

Read to Rover – 11am. See Feb 3 listing. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752.

Zip Line Day – 1-4pm. Soar through the treetops of the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary as you travel down the Ropes Course’s zip line. Purchase one ticket for each time you would like to go down the zip line. $12. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

HeardMuseum.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 South Branch Teen Advisory Board – 6:30-7:30pm.

Join our Teen Advisory Board and help plan awesome teen programs and events. Meet new friends, enjoy some tasty snacks, and earn your volunteers hours at the same time. Ages 11-18. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. 940-349-8752.

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savethedate THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Natural Networking – 11:30am-1pm. Business owners and professionals who help people live better by promoting health, wellness, sustainability, personal growth, integrative medicine, healthy kids and pets, financial well-being and peace of mind, please join us as we connect our community. Meets 3rd Thurs each month. Open group. Menu includes salads and gluten-free pizza. Hosted by Natural Awakenings North Texas Magazine. Networking is $10 (cash only) or support our host restaurant by purchasing your own lunch and there is no charge for meeting.

Held at Palio’s Pizza Café, 1941 Preston Rd, Ste 1004, Plano. RSVP important; space limited.

Email your details to NAMS@NA-NTX.com.

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savethedate FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Texas Yoga Conference – 2/19-2/21. This 7th annual conference brings some of the best yoga and motivational speaker, for adults and youth, through educational materials, workshops, classes and trainings about the benefits of breathing techniques, meditation, and yoga to promote wellness. Prices vary by package. India House, 8888 W Bellfort Blvd, Houston, TX 77031.

TexasYogaConference.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 “It’s Your Planet Love It” Journey – Feb 20-21.

Breathe Air. Use all our senses to connect with nature. Camp designed around the Girl Scout Leadership requirements, but open to families who want to participate also. Call to check age level. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.

Jim Varnum’s Winter Tree Walk – 10-11am.

Meadow Preserve Parking Lot Public Gate, Alma & Tatum Rd, Allen. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Guided Trail – 10am-12pm. Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the Heard Sanctuary.

Led by our trained guides, your group will spend 4560 mins hiking our unique landscape. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

North Texas Electric Auto Association Meeting – 10am-12pm. Free; no registration required. Dallas MakerSpace (DMS), 1825 Monetary Ln, Ste 104, Carrollton. nteaa.org.

Meet Authors Mike and Jacquie Tate – 11am.

Hear a reading and presentation from junior fiction authors Mike and Jacquie Tate. They will be sharing portions of their chapter book Herba Hoota Hound Dog Bird, the story of a very different creature that teaches respect and kindness for others. Ages 6-10. North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton.

940-349-8752.

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savethedate SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 A g a p e C S L p r e s e n t s E l l e n D e b e n port – 1-3pm. Workshop: Which Door Will You Choose? Ellen Debenport helps people move through difficult life changes and opens the door to a new day. In her workshop, you’ll learn how to combine your spiritual beliefs with your expanded imagination and deepest desires to create a life you love. $30/online preregistration; $40/at door. She will also speak at Agape’s 10:30am Sunday Celebration. Westin Stonebriar Hotel, 1549 Legacy Rd, Frisco. More info: AgapeCSL.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Primitive Survival Skills Day Camp: Fire – Empower yourself and your family with the skills to

survive. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-4408382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Dinosaur StoryTime – 11am. Join us for a roaring good time at this StoryTime featuring dinosaur books, songs and puppets. Ages 1-5. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. 940-349-8752.

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tion Kit that will be yours to take home. Learn how to use your constructed kit to produce an ember that will light your fire. $45. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville.

Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.

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Green Seminar: Build A Rain Barrel – 6:308pm. Learn about rainwater harvesting and build own barrel. Find out how to collect and direct the rain in ways that create backyard beauty, lessen the dependence on using city water in the garden, and reduce runoff. Fire Station #7, 861 S Independence Pkwy, McKinney. Info & register: 972-547-7335, McKinneyTexas.org/Green.

6-Wk Energy Empowerment Series – Wednesdays, Mar 16-Apr 20. 6:30-9pm. Topics: Energy Healing 101, Healing with Angels, Meditation and Spiritual Tools for Enlightenment, Effective Use of Affirmations, Your Chakras and You and Divination Tools. $45/class; $222/series. My Heart Reiki, 1113 Hampshire Ln, Ste 8, Richardson. Jennifer Cunnings: 972-816-6299.

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savethedate SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Scarborough Renaissance Festival Job Faire – 9am-4pm. Seasonal and part-time employees to staff the event from April-May. Applications must be completed beforehand. Two forms of ID are required. 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie. More info: 972-938-324 x 11. Applications: srfestival. com/join-us-2/employment.

Drip Irrigation DIY – 11am-12:30pm. Learn how to install drip irrigation tubing from your faucet or how to convert an existing zone to drip. Drip irrigation for foundation watering also covered. Free.

Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellCommunitygGrden.org.

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 Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.

Night Hike – 6:15-8:15pm. Follow our trail guides on a moonlit stroll down the nature trails. Ages 5 yrs & up. $10. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-3930. llela.org.

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savethedate SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Reiki Certification Class – 9am-6pm. This class provides an in-depth experience of reiki, a powerful healing technique. Expand your consciousness and raise your vibration to support your spiritual practice. $165. My Heart Reiki, 1113 Hampshire Ln, Ste 8, Richardson. Jennifer Cunnings: 972-816-6299.

Bow Drill Workshop – 1-5pm. Learn how to find the wood and then construct your own Fire By Fric-

An Introduction To Playwrighting – Mondays, Mar 28-June 6 (no class Memorial Day). 7-9pm.

With Paul Kalburgi, British playwright and television producer. Learn key steps of writing a play, from character development and structure to dialogue and plot, and their professional application. $100. Theatre Britain, 2637 Summit Ave, Ste 301, Plano. 972-490-4202. Theatre-Britain.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 2016 Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off – Volunteers throughout the state remove litter from roadsides, city parks, neighborhoods, and waterways during the state’s single largest one-day cleanup event. More info: ktb.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 DCCCD’s 6th Annual Sustainability Summit – 9am-5pm. Workshops, breakout sessions and keynote speaker Dr. Mark Nelson, author of The Wastewater Gardener: Preserving the Planet One Flush at a Time. Focus topics for conference: Healthy Living; Environmental Integrity; Economic Vitality; Social Responsibility and Justice. Cedar Valley College, 3030 N Dallas Ave, Lancaster. More info: dcccd.edu/SustainabilitySummit.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Relay For Life of Rockwall 2016 – 4-10pm. Cain Middle School, 6620 Farm to Market Rd 549, Rockwall. main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/ RFLCY16PL?pg=entry&fr_id=72526.

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savethedate SATURDAY, MAY 7 7th Annual Natural HealthFest – 9am-5pm.

Live radio starts at 8am. The leading natural and holistic health expo in the region, NHF combines the best of nutrition, scientific breakthroughs, and time-honored remedies to solve health concerns that often puzzle mainstream medicine. $20 at door; ticket discounts available when pre-purchase tickets online; space limited. Richardson Civic Center, 411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson.

877-262-7843. NaturalHealthFest.com.

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Angela’s Open Mic Night – 6pm. Grab your guitar, keyboard, banjo, etc and come show us what you got. Also offer live music every Thurs, Fri & Sat in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere where we feature comfort food and great spirits. Free. Angela’s at the Crosswalk, 1010 E 15th, Plano. 972-633-9500.

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Chess Night – 6-8:45pm. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. 940-349-8752.

Free Introduction to Meditation via Skype – With Dr. Alina Olteanu, owner of Meditate With Alina.

Meditation is the perfect antidote to stress and the solution to maintaining balance in a fast-paced, sometimes chaotic modern world. RSVP required; dates are subject to change: 214-842-9510 or AlinaOlteanu@ChopraTeachers.com. For more info: MeditateWithAlina.com.

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. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-843-8084. CCHBA.org.

Sunday Morning Rides – Various start times and lengths. Richardson Bikemart, Southeast corner of Campbell Rd & Coit Rd, in the front parking lot.

Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972231-3993.

Sunday Worship: New Life Community – 8am & 11am. Sunday school in between worship services at 9:30am. 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco. 214-8724205. NewLifeFrisco.org.

Sunday Worship: Stonebriar Community Church Service – 9am & 10:45am. 4801 Legendary Dr, Frisco. 469-252-5200. Stonebriar.org.

Sunday Worship: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Service – 9:30am & 11am. The services are the same, with music at both. Also have a service on the 1st Wed at 7pm. 6400 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco.

214-387-4700. StPhilipsFrisco.org.

savethedate SUNDAY Sunday Celebration Service Agape Center For Spiritual Living – 10am, meditation; 10:30am, service. Westin Stonebriar, 1549 Legacy Rd, Frisco. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-4681331. AgapeCSL.com.

Sunday Worship: River of Glory Service – 10am.

Also Wed, 7pm. 501 Accent Dr, Plano. 972-5646316. RiverOfGlory.org.

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.

Adult/Teen Horse Club – 11am-5pm. 1st Sun. Do you have horse experience, but wish to ride and learn more? Join the Camp Tonkawa Horse club.

This Sunday club is for adults, children come on Saturdays, Homeschoolers on Mondays. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. For restrictions & details: 940440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.

Visit the Cats – 11am-6pm, Sun & Sat. A selfguided tour to learn about the animals that call InSync home. Helpful volunteers available to answer any questions. $10/adult, $7/senior (65+), $7/child (4-12), free/under 4. In-Sync Exotics, 3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie. 972-442-6888. InSyncExotics.com.

7th Annual Natural HealthFest: May 7, Richardson Civic Center, Richardson Free Vision Screenings – 1:30-3:30pm. Last Sun. Offered by the Lewisville Lions Club. Vision screenings are quick, non-invasive and available for all ages.

Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W Main St, Lewisville.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – 2-3pm. 3rd Sun. Get info on local resources, education and support.

Open to anyone whose loved one may be affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Autumn Leaves of McKinney, 175 Plateau Dr, McKinney. 972-542-0606.

Nature Explore Family Club – 3-4pm. 1st Sun. Also 1st Mon, 9:30-10:30am. Event aims to connect children and families with nature through fun, ageappropriate activities. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club – 3-5pm.

4th Sun except Nov & Dec. Hear local speakers presenting a variety of topics. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. gdogc.org.

monday savethedate MONDAY Living Ethics School Open House: Tea, Talk, Tour – 9:30am. 1st Mon. We invite you to come learn more about our heart-centered, scientific, loving, intuitive and co-creative approach to learning. Living Ethics School (formerly Robert Muller School), 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview. RSVP requested: 214-5448338. CenterForLivingEthics.org.

Barre Fitness Class – 9:30-10:20am. Mon-Fri. A full-body workout consisting of isometric holds and repetition, to develop muscle stamina and endurance. Different props and routines are used in each class to challenge your body and mind. $20; $12/ first visit. The Barre Code Plano, 4757 W Park Blvd, Ste 112, Plano. 469-298-0482. TheBarreCode.com.

Overeaters Anonymous – 12pm. Weekly Mon-Fri. A 12-step recovery program for compulsive eating.

Prairie Creek Baptist Church, 3201 W 15th St, Plano. 972-238-0333.

Monday Night Ride at Arbor Hills – 6:30pm. Bring bike, helmet and light. Meet at the trail head at Arbor Hills. More info: DORBA.org.

Monthly Keep Aubrey Beautiful Meeting – 6:307:30pm. 3rd Mon. Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce, 205 S Main St, Aubrey. Deborah Goin: 940-343-1313.

Native Plant Society Meeting – 7pm. 3rd Mon. Guest speakers on topics related to native plants and habitats. Free. Dallas Chapter Native Plant Society.

REI Outdoor Equipment Store, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. 866-527-4918.

Open Stage – 7pm-12am. An opportunity to practice performance on a stage with an engaged and supportive audience. Performers sign up to show off their skills in a 5-min time slot, which we film and share with the performer to help hone their craft.

After variety show, practice any and all types of performing art. $5 cover, 21+. House of Poets, 580 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 199, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-494-0952.

tuesday Young Actors Guild Meetings – 2nd & 4th Tues.

Meetings consist of theatre games, exercises, workshops and lessons. Open to all current members and those interested in becoming a member. $25/yearly membership. McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney. 214-544-4630.

Stroller Skate – 9-11am. $4. Thunderbird Roller Rink, 3200 Thunderbird Ln, Plano. 972-422-4447.

ThunderbirdRink.com.

Dinosaurs Live – Thru Feb 21. 9am-5pm, TuesSat; 1-5pm, Sun. Encounter the 46-ft T-Rex and 9 new life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Included in general admission. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

savethedate TUESDAY Healthy Eating Tours – 10am & 4pm. Learn how to make healthier choices, using our ANDI scoring system. Learn how to read labels; build menus around plant-based foods low in fat to ensure highly nutrient dense meals. Whole Foods Market, 2201 Preston Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729.

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Dallas Museum of Art – 11am-3pm. 1st Tues.

Programming designed specifically for children age 5 and under and their families, but all ages welcome.

Art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas. 214-922-1200.

Reclaim Health Lectures – 6:30pm. With Laura Precourt PScD. Feb topics include: Feb 4 & 9, Solutions to Unresolved Thyroid; Feb 11, Stress, Hormones, Health & Depression; Feb 16, Solutions to Unresolved Digestive Issues. Free. Reclaim Health, 2237 W Parker Rd, Plano. RSVP required: 972-943-9355. ReclaimHealthNow.com.

Yoga for Runners – 6:45-7:45pm. 20-wk program, less than $8/session. Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. For details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244.

Amazing YA Book Club – 7pm. 1st Tues. All grown up but still love reading young adult books? Join us to discuss YA books with other adult fans. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. More info, Stacey Irish-Keffer: 940-349-8718.

Collin County Archeological Society Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Meetings open to the public and anyone with interest in archaeology. Attendees encouraged to bring whatever artifacts they may have collected for discussion and/or identification by the group. Texas Star Bank, 2800 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney. Facebook. com/pages/Collin-County-Archeological-Society/148974455268422.

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.

HeardMuseum.org.

PTAS Chapter Meetings – 7pm, refreshments; 7:30pm, meeting & program. 4th Tues, Sept-Nov & Jan-May. All meetings and other activities open to everyone. PTAS offers interesting programs and wonderful guest speakers at our meetings that bring a great variety of expertise and excitement to the membership. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. Program details: PrairieAndTimbers.org.

Public Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adults celebrating brains and brews through conversation and presenters from diverse fields in science and history. Different bar or restaurant location each month. For location details: FWMuseum.org/ PublicKnowledge.

Plano Multicultural Outreach Roundtable – 7-9pm. 2nd Tues. Membership (free) open to anyone with interest and energy. Help advance the cause of inclusivity in the City of Plano. Plano City Hall, Training Room A, 1520 Ave K, Plano. More info: 972-941-7747, Planomcor.org.

savethedate TUESDAY Funtastic Functional Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm.

Also Thurs. For fun and function: to be truly amazing join us for a cardio and full-body yoga fitness class. Energy and relaxation. $15. ahhhMazing Life at Wylie Social Dance Center, 109 S Birmingham, Wylie. 214-282-9058. ahhhMazingLife.com.

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wednesday Business Opportunity: LegalShield – 11:45am1pm. Learn how to generate extra daily cash or fulltime income sharing very affordable legal and identity theft plans by LegalShield. Work at your own pace and style; promote the casual referral to friends and family, or work business accounts, HR benefit plans or broad consumer markets. $15 includes entree, drink and gratuity. Razzoos, 3904 Dallas Pkwy, N of Parker Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings, Pam: PamelaWidom@yahoo.com.

Bible Study: New Life Community – 12pm & 7pm. 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco. 214-872-4205.

NewLifeFrisco.org.

Sport Watch Tech Clinics – 6:30pm. 2nd Wed. Garmin, Polar, Nike, Times, Moto, Soleus. Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244.

Baryasa – 6:30-7:20pm. A class consisting of vinyasa flows and deep stretching to nurture and restore. Please bring a yoga mat. $20; $12/first class. The Barre Code Plano, 4757 W Park Blvd, Ste 112, Plano. 469-298-0482. Reserve a spot: TheBarreCode.com.

savethedate WEDNESSDAY 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. AgapeCSL.com.

Breastfeeding Cafe – 12-1pm. Designed to offer support to all nursing mothers from newborn challenges to toddler strikes, all breastfeeding moms welcome to join us to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. Cafe is attended by a Certified Lactation Counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Baby scale available to do before and after weights. You may turn up at any time during the cafe to ask your questions. Free. 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-371-5448.

River of Glory Service – 7pm. Also Sun, 10am. 501 Accent Dr, Plano. 972-564-6316. RiverOfGlory.org.

Frisco Noon Lions Club – 12-1pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Friendships, fun and fulfilling. Come share the joy of community involvement and fellowship while helping make the world a better place. Designed for busy small business owners and professional and works well for the time conscious individual (stay at home mom, student, retiree). All welcome, ages 18 & up. Free. Buy own lunch if wish to eat.

For details, Brandy Miles & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-335-2487.

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Art History Brown Bag Series – 12:30-1:30pm.

1st Wed. Presented by Annie Royer. A look at the “isms” including cubism, romanticism, modernism and impressionism. How did one “ism” influence the next? How did artists influence and challenge each other? Series will heighten one’s appreciation of art and provide insight into the mind of the artist.

Free. Heard-Craig Carriage House located, 205 1/2 W Hunt St, McKinney. 972-569-6909.

Barre Fusion – 12:30-1:30pm. Non-impact but calorie-burning workout that blends ballet, yoga, and Pilates to sculpt the entire body. $15 or class pass. Pilates for Life, 200 S Austin Dr, Allen. Joanna Adamson: 772-584-0324. Pilates-ForLife.com.

savethedate WEDNESSDAY Adults with Special Needs Cooking Classes – 6-8pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Call for details. Space limited. $10. Market Street Culinary School, 6100 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney. Reserve spot now & mention Natural Awakenings North Texas: 972-548-5167.

Evening Social Runs/Walks – 6:30pm. Post party new restaurant each 6 weeks. All levels welcome.

Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244.

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.

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Service – 7pm. 1st Wed. 6400 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco. 214-387-4700.

StPhilipsFrisco.org.

Healing Testimony Meeting – 7:30-8:30pm.

First Church of Christ Scientist, 100 St Lukes Dr, Richardson. More info: 972-231-0114 or CSReadingRoom-Richardson.com.

Earth Day Monthlies (EDMo) – 3rd Thurs. Features a panel of experts tackling a particular theme, from sustainable food for the masses and smart energy to higher education and eco-focused careers.

For more info: EarthDayTX.org.

Free Admission & Wildlife Program – 9am-9pm.

3rd Thurs. Admission and parking free. 7:15pm, Special Program: Saving Our Birds, The work of the Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. 214-309-5801.

savethedate THURSDAY Radical Acts Discussion Group – 12-1pm. Richardson Christian Science Reading Room, 1930 N Coit Rd, Ste 120, Richardson. More info: 972231-0114 or CSReadingRoom-Richardson.com.

McKinney Farmers’ Market at Adriatica – 3-6pm or sellout. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. 6851 Virginia Pkwy, W McKinney. 972562-8790. McKinneyFarmersMarket.com.

CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with 125 trained instructors. Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-770-6872.

TexasCPR.com.

Reclaim Health Lectures – 6:30pm. With Laura Precourt PScD. Feb topics include: Feb 4 & 9, Solutions to Unresolved Thyroid; Feb 11, Stress, Hormones, Health & Depression; Feb 16, Solutions to Unresolved Digestive Issues. Free. Reclaim Health, 2237 W Parker Rd, Plano. RSVP required: 972-943-9355. ReclaimHealthNow.com.

Fitness in the Square (FITS): Part of Be Fit Frisco – 6:30-7:30pm. A free one-hour exercise class in the courtyard in front of Frisco City Hall. For kids 10+ to adults. Bring water, towel, and appropriate clothing and shoes. The type of workout changes each month. Bring your family and move together.

Be Fit Frisco, Frisco City Hall Square, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. 972-292-6501.

Power Yoga – 6:45-7:45pm. In conjunction with Luke’s Locker Allen, class meets at Allen Yoga Center, 915 Market St, Allen. Details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244.

Dallas Down-River Club Meeting – 7pm. 3rd Thurs. Canoeing, kayaking and rafting club. Roma’s, 7402 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-373-0500. More info, Dale Harris: 972-680-2727.

Funtastic Functional Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. See Tues listing. ahhhMazing Life at Wylie Social Dance Center, 109 S Birmingham, Wylie. 214-282-9058. ahhhMazingLife.com.

friday Free Mom & Kids Yoga – 5:30-6pm. 1st Fri. Find out how our Multisensory Kids Yoga can help improve your child’s focus and grades while keeping you both fit at the same time. SMARTS Club, 8780 Preston Trace Blvd, Frisco. Registration required & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214872-8592.

Free Community Yoga – 6-7pm. 1st Fri. Suitable for all levels. Learn to breathe, relax and renew.

Space limited. Free. Transform U Fitness, 1565 W Main St, Lewisville. Pre-registration required: 972-849-9666.

Acoustic Jam Session – 7pm. Weekly open jam and song circle. All acoustic instruments and levels welcome. All music genres welcome. Sponsored by the Visual Art League of Lewisville. Free. MCL Grand, 100 N Charles, Lewisville. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-444-0825.

Friday Evening Shabbat Service – 7pm. Join Shir Tikvah, the Reform synagogue of Frisco as we inspire a love for lifelong learning, the celebration of living a Jewish life, and a commitment to honoring the beautiful traditions of our heritage. Held at 7700 Main St, Frisco. 469-269-0718. For specific schedule: ShirTikvahFrisco.org.

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. For details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 940-349-8720.

Square and Round Dance for Fitness and Fun – 7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. Individuals and couples of all ages welcome. Texas Reelers, 820 W Arapaho, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-235-1400.

saturday Denton Rugby – We are always looking for new recruits in Dallas Fort Worth Area. Email for more info about how to join. Currently we have players that live in Lewisville, Flower Mound, Keller, Southlake, Frisco and many others. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings to Jason Millerd: JMillerd@TWU.edu.

Operation Kindness – 3rd Sat. No Kill animal shelter brings animals for adoption. Weather per-

mitting. Whole Foods Market, outside store, 2201 Preston Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729.

Pathfinders Fun Cycling – A free, non-competitive riding group for all cycling skill levels. Short, weekly bicycle rides for the purpose of fun and exercise. All rides held on the weekend, less than 20 miles and include a food destination and a “no rider left behind” policy. Routes and destinations change each week. For more info: Facebook.com/ CycleHighlandVillage.

Safe Exchange Zone – The Roanoke Police Department has provided a safe haven for child custody exchanges, as well as for the exchange of items that are bought, sold or traded. Now the department has created an officially designated exchange zone in the parking lot and all are welcome to use it. 609 Dallas Dr. For more info: 817-491-6052 or RoanokeTexas.com.

Saturday Morning Rides – Various start times and lengths. Richardson Bikemart, Southeast corner of Campbell Rd & Coit Rd, in the front parking lot. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-231-3993.

Small Fry Sports Classes – A skills and developmental sports class for boys and girls ages 3 & 4.

Each month offers a different sport which allows children to develop new skills and gain exposure to all sports offered at the Y. Parents participate alongside their child during this fun and active class. $20/YMCA Family Member, $40/everyone else.

Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 Main St, Frisco. Trey Gilmore: 214-297-9622.

Clear Creek Birding Walk – 7:30-10:30am. Last Sat. With Elm Fork Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, 3310 Collins Rd, Denton. txmn.org/elmfork.

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2nd Saturday Bird Walk – Thru May. 8am. Learn more about birding. These walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. Included in general admission. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

savethedate SATURDAY Beach Clean Up at Trophy Club Park – 8-11am. 1st Sat; weather permitting. 2885 Trophy Park Dr. More info: TrophyClub.org.

Recycling: Electronics – 9-11am. The city of Plano encourages residents to bring all old electronic devices (not being used) to this site for proper disposal.

For details, location & mention North Texas edition of Natural Awakenings: 972-769-4150.

Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Waste Collection Program – 9am-12pm. 2nd Sat. For Lewisville residents; must bring driver’s license for proof of residency. A convenient, safe and environmentally sound way to get rid of waste materials that should not be put into the landfill. City of Lewisville Residential Convenience Center, 330 W Jones St. CityOfLewisville.com.

Free One-Hour Seminars – 10am. Topics: gardening, beekeeping, rainwater collection, goat milking, poultry. Ploughshare Institute for Sustainable Living, 7781 Gholson Rd, Waco. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 254-754-9663.

Second Saturday for Youth – 10-11:30am. For youngsters aged 4-10; children 6 & under must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, A/V Classroom, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Reservations necessary: 903-786-2826.

Kid’s Fish – 11am-1pm. Ages 4-11. The opportunity to go outside to our pond and do some live fishing (weather permitting). If bad weather will have a scavenger hunt. Free. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 2501 Bass Pro Dr, Grapevine. 972-724-2018.

Parkour in the Park – 11am-1pm. Learn to move past obstacles like water. All ages. No experience required. Very welcoming group. Participants of all abilities and ages: 8-80. Free. Locations vary.

Details: 817-475-8370 or ParkourInThePark.com.

Visit the Cats – 11am-6pm. See Sun listing. In-Sync Exotics, 3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie. 972-442-6888.

InSyncExotics.com.

Kayak down the Elm Fork – 12-3pm. 3rd Sat. Whether have lots of river time under your belt or have never set foot in a kayak, you’re welcome here.

Kayak Power provides equipment and instruction followed by a 6-mile trip down the Elm Fork to a shuttle vehicle. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Reservation required: 214-669-1663.

Frisco Humane Society Adoption – 12-4pm. 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat. We invite you to meet and greet some of the wonderful dogs and cats available for adoption from Frisco Humane Society. PetSmart in Frisco, 3333 Preston Rd. 972-498-8980.

Heard Nature Photographers Club – 1pm. 2nd Sat. Speakers and discussions. Topics include how-to and technique discussions and travelogue presentations. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-462-7314.

SPCA of Texas Pet Grief Counseling Program – 1pm. 1st Sat. Designed to help those who are grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal.

Free. Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center, 2400 Lone Star Dr, Dallas. 214-742-7722.

Mockingbird Chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas Monthly Meeting – 1:30pm. 1st Sat. Local poets and guests are welcome to recite their poetry.

Meetings are casual and visitors are always welcome. Heard-Craig Carriage House, 205 W Church St, McKinney. MockingbirdPoetry.org.

Guitar Swap Saturday – 2-5pm. Buy, sell or trade guitars. Guitar Gallery, 100 Louisiana St, McKinney.

214-504-4921.

Free Guitar Class – 4pm. Kids ages 9 and up can try out a free guitar class (guitars provided) to see if music is something they are interested in trying

out. Guitar Gallery, 100 Louisiana St, McKinney.

RSVP required: 214-504-4921.

Sunday Mountain Bike Group Ride – 6pm. Open to all levels. Informal and leaderless. Food, fun and riding.

Food served after the riding. Location changes weekly.

For details & location: BBishop@Bikemart.com.

Stargeezer Star Party – 6:30-9:30pm. 1st Sat. Bring the whole family. Star parties begin at sunset, weather permitting. Free. Spring Park, Jonandrea Ln, Garland. TASObserving.org.

Downtown McKinney’s Second Saturday – 7-10pm. 2nd Sat. Explore local art galleries, listen to great local and regional talent and taste specialties in some of the area’s best eateries. Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney.

972-547-2660. McKinneyTexas.org.

Frisco StarFest – Sunset-10:30pm. 2nd Sat. Approximately a dozen telescopes will be set up for your viewing pleasure. Weather permitting. Free.

Frisco Commons Park. TASObserving.org.

daily savethedate DAILY Dairy Farm Tours – 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 and treat bags for the children. $5/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 CR 446 Gainesville.

940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com.

Drug Disposal – Unwanted and expired medications can be anonymously disposed of at any time at no cost. Accepted drugs: medications for pets, over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, prescription ointments, prescription patches, sample medications and vaccines. Roanoke Police Department Lobby, 609 Dallas Dr. For more info: 817-491-6052 or RoanokeTexas.com.

First Aid Classes, CPR & Babysitter Training – Various days. Monthly at various branches.

For specific info on cost, space availability, times: YMCADallas.org.

savethedate FEBRUARY 12 - 28 Dangerous Obsession – Feb 12-28. 8pm, Fridays; 2:30pm & 8pm, Saturdays; 2:30pm, Sundays. A psychological thriller. A mildmannered stranger appears at the Driscoll house. Gradually, Sally and Mark Driscoll realize that John Barrett is more dangerous than he looks. Rated: PG13. Adults $21, seniors and students $16; 10 percent discount for parties of 10 or more. The Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Ave, Plano. 972-4904202. Theatre-Britain.com.

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DAILY Peacemaker – A unique theatrical and educational experience aimed at pre-k-5th. The show tackles themes of tolerance and friendship in a light-hearted way, using storytelling, music, puppetry, dancing, juggling and audience participation. An on-campus program lasting 30 mins.

More info: 972-490-4202. Theatre-Britain.com.

Dallas Farmers’ Market – 8am-6pm. Year round.

One-stop shop for all your produce, meat, floral and specialty-food needs. Farmers from 150 miles around come to give you the chance to “buy locally.” 1010 S Pearl Expwy, Dallas. DallasFarmersMarket.org.

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AROMATHERAPY DOREY AROMATHERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY

Mary Ellen Dorey, Reflexologist/Clinical Aromatherapist 5924 W Parker Rd, Ste 100, Plano 75093 972-567-3962 • DoreyAromatherapy.com European and Ayurvedic Reflexology and aromatherapy sessions, plus a full line of products for well care, body care and natural perfumes. Reflexology works with the feet and helps to balance the subtle energy systems of the entire body leaving you feeling refreshed and energized. See ad, page 9.

AYURVEDA THE BALANCED YOGI

Peggy Breeze 972-658-1600 • TheBalancedYogi.com Achieve optimal health with Ayurveda, the ancient healing practice that balances body, mind, and spirit. I provide comprehensive assessments that uncover your imbalances, create customized diet and lifestyle plans to help you achieve your wellness goals, offer Ayurvedic therapies and online consultations. Let me help you harmonize and energize your life.

BEAUTY DOREY AROMATHERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY

Mary Ellen Dorey, Reflexologist/Clinical Aromatherapist 5924 W Parker Rd, Ste 100, Plano 75093 972-567-3962 • DoreyAromatherapy.com European and Ayurvedic Reflexology and aromatherapy sessions, plus a full line of products for well care, body care and natural perfumes. See ad, page 9.

Zhangping Lu, D.C., L.Ac., M.D. (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr. Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more.

All natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.

MASSAGE SPACE

7000 Independence Pkwy, Ste 180 Plano 75025 972-612-5363 • Massage-Space.com In addition to our massage services, we offer facials, hair removal, sugaring, waxing and make up services too. Our estheticians specialize in anti-aging, skin clarifying and complexion rejuvenating facial treatments. See ad, page 6.

RONIT MOR SPA & WELLNESS

Ronit Mor, ND, Licensed Aesthetician 6400 W Plano Pkwy, Ste 6, Plano 214-973-0482 • RonitMor.com A holistic boutique spa focused on dramatically reviving your skin's youthful appearance using the most effective treatment protocols as well as science-based ingredients and technology. See ad, page 14.

SPAVIA DAY SPA

Home of the Four-Handed Massage Plano: Park and N Dallas Tollway by Target 469-304-9444 • SpaviaDaySpa.com See full listing under Massage. See ad, page 26.

VITALITY WELLNESS & BEAUTY CENTER 3221 Independence Pkwy, Ste B, Plano 972-516-1740 HealthWorksMart.com/Vitality

State-of-the-art detoxification, body contouring, beauty, fast fitness and relaxation benefits, all in one place at unbeatable savings. Total Vitality membership includes five services, video classes and product discounts. See ad, page 27.

BRAIN TRAINING GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME

HAIR COLOR STUDIOS

Robin Bollinger, Licensed IM Trainer Near Preston Rd and Main St, Frisco 214-693-9601 PerformanceRev.wordpress.com

Organic color for your hair and health.

Open seven days a week. “No-Neck-Pain” wash basins have built-in headrest for your comfort and to protect your neck. See ad, page 14.

Backed by 20 years of research, Interactive Metronome (IM) is a drug free, performance enhancement program that re-trains the brain's timing, planning, sequencing and focusing abilities. Student, athlete or professional? Find out how IM can help unlock your potential. See ad, page 27.

9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com

NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

SERENDIPITY HEALTH & WELLNESS Dr. Amy St. John, D.C., LMT 3900 W. 15th St, #506, Plano 75075 214-801-0741 • SerendipityWellness.net

I'm the gentle chiropractor. As a doctor of chiropractic and licensed massage therapist, I can help you to relieve pain head to toe, whether caused by injury, stress or fatigue.

My style is gentle but effective, which can be particularly helpful for those in extreme pain, children or seniors. See ad, page 17.

SYNERGY BALANCE NUCCA CHIROPRACTIC HEALING CENTER Dr. Cecilia Yu, D.C., NUCCA practitioner 12740 Hillcrest Rd, Ste 138, Dallas 75230 972-387-4700 • MySynergyBalance.com

By aligning the first vertebrae through a precise NUCCA adjustment, Dr. Yu eliminates nerve interference from the brain stem.

Such interference can manifest itself in any manner including Scoliosis, skin conditions, behavioral disorders, herniated discs or joint problems. Unlike traditional chiropractic, even traditional upper-cervical chiropractic, there is no popping, cracking or twisting and a NUCCA adjustment holds longer which means you return far less often. See ad, page 9.

CLEANING THE PURE LIVING COMPANY 972-975-7873 ThePureLivingCo.com

The Pure Living Company specializes in keeping your precious living environment clean and green. Did you know most of cleaning agents on the market today are toxic & there are no regulatory agencies that monitor those products in your home? If your home is toxic, it makes you toxic too leading to bad health problems such as asthma, headaches, and even cancer. We pride ourselves in using only natural ingredients in order to protect you, your family, and your furry friends. See ad, page 17.

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COLONICS DFW COLON CARE

17810 Davenport Rd, #108 Dallas, 75252 972-380-4845 • DFWColonCare.com Optimize the resources within your body and jump start your colon by cleansing, hydrating and eliminating waste with the touch-less Angel of Water Colonics. See ad, page 16.

DAIRY CIRCLE N FAMILY DAIRY

Michelle and Tommy Neu 4 Miles West of I-35; on US 82, County Rd 446, Lindsay 76240 940-372-0343 • CircleNDairy.com State-permitted dairy licensed to sell fresh, all natural unprocessed grade A raw milk. See full listing under Farms & Farmers' Markets. See ad, page 12.

DECLUTTERING / ORGANIZING SERVICES THE DECLUTTERBUG

Anita Sisler 339-832-1220 • TheDeclutterbug.biz Now is a perfect time to declutter. Let me help you turn cluttered areas of your home into perfect, peaceful spaces. Moving? I can help you with the process of decluttering while packing up your home and/or unpacking and making your new home cozy. Serving the North Texas area. See ad, page 42.

DENTISTRY SMILE RANCH

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath 75032 972-772-7645 • SmileRanch.com Smile Ranch believes in natural, minimalistic remedies that are safe and effective for you and your family. See ad, back cover.

DINING CAFÉ BRAZIL

200 Coit Rd, Ste 112, Plano (by Central Market) 469-229-9140 A breakfast-to-late-evening dining and coffee house offering delicious food in a casual, eclectic familyfriendly space. Healthy meal options to decadent deserts available.

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SHANDIZ MEDITERRANEAN GRILL & MARKET 4013 W Parker Rd, Plano 75093 972-943-8885

Halal meats, fresh produce, groceries and flat bread baked on-site.

DOULA A DOULA ON THE GO

Valerie Ybarra • 480-236-2924 ADoulaOnTheGo.com Lack of sleep? Anxiety? Postpartum depression? Need an extra pair of helping hands? I have more than 30 years of experience. Newborn care specialist, infant/mommy massage, breast feeding education and night care. Here to meet your needs! See ad, page 21.

EDUCATION LIVING ETHICS SCHOOL

Vicki Johnston, Founding Director 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview 75069 214-544-8338 • CenterForLivingEthics.org Are you seeking a learning environment that nurtures the whole child? Children thrive in heartcentered relationships that cultivate whole-being intelligence through nature, creativity, discovery, storytelling, meaningful learning and individual projects. Full and part-time programs available. We welcome you to our monthly Tea, Talk and a Tour.

ENERGY WORK AURA READINGS BY ROBIN 214-444-4214 AuraByRobin.com

The energy around you can be seen with Aura Photography. Learn what the colors of your Aura says about you. Call today for your appointment.

See ad, page 37.

FARMS & FARMERS' MARKETS CIRCLE N FAMILY DAIRY

Michelle and Tommy Neu 4 Miles West of I-35; on US 82, County Rd 446, Lindsay 76240 940-372-0343 • CircleNDairy.com State-permitted dairy licensed to sell fresh, all natural unprocessed grade A raw milk. Visit us at the farm to learn why our great-tasting, fresh, raw milk is a safe and naturally healthier choice for your family. Call us to schedule a tour to see a working family farm and be sure to visit our on-site store for fresh raw white and chocolate milk, cream, free-range eggs and more. See ad, page 12.

HONEY POT FARM

Money Family / Guy Money, Beekeeper McKinney 75070 • 972-829-3216 Honey as raw, local, organic, yummy and healthy as it gets. Our hives are in Collin and surrounding counties, and because our honey is straight from the hive, nothing added and never heat pasteurized, you get all the vitamins, minerals, liveenzymes, and pollens which are the allergy-fighting benefits that are heat filtered out of most other storebought honeys. Available at Frisco Farmers Market, McKinney Trade Days, Sprouts, Market Street or pick up at our home office. Look for the bee in cowboy boots!

LITTLE ORCHARD PECANS LittleOrchardPecans.com 469-500-3099

Grown on family farms, our hard shell “native” pecans are smaller and sweeter than the “paper shell” hybrids found in most store. Typically pesticidefree, they’re low-carb, no sodium, almost no natural sugars and can help lower “bad” cholesterol. Order online or at select local retailers. See ad, page 11.

FITNESS AHHHMAZING LIFE

101 S Jackson Ave, #300, Wylie 75098 214-282-9058 • AhhhMazingLife.com

THE BARRE CODE PLANO

Julie Godfrey, Owner 4757 W Park Blvd, Ste 112, Plano 75093 469-298-0482 • TheBarreCode.com

YOGAJAX YOGA STUDIO 2001 Coit Rd, 75093 469-518-4225 • Yogajax.com

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE KAREN ASBURY, MD 972-479-9139 KarenAsburyMD.com

Our practice is dedicated to healing using a combination of holistic medicine and conventional medicine where needed. See ad, page 11.

HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, IFMCP 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 • HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion! Offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. See ad, page 3.

ALINA OLTEANU, MD, PHD

Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-842-9510 • WholeChildTexas.com Opening February 2016. In today’s complex medical world, we empower our patients to take control of their health with a transformative clinical practice that integrates the best of traditional, Western medicine with ancient, Eastern healing modalities and with a vast array of nutraceuticals and cutting edge clinical test, while “walking the talk” of healing right by your side, every single step of your journey. See ad, page 7.

RECLAIM HEALTH

Dr. Laura Precourt, PScD 2237 W Parker Rd, Ste F, Plano 75023 972-943-9355 • ReclaimHealthNow.com A concierge practice that offers an education curriculum that teaches patients how to reclaim their health through proper nutrition and lifestyle changes which can allow them to reduce or eliminate their need for medications. See ad, page 26.

GARDEN CALLOWAY’S NURSERY Calloways.com

Seventeen DFW stores including: Denton, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Hurst, Lewisville, Little Elm, McKinney, Plano, Richardson, Southlake. See ad, page 8.

HAIR SALON HAIR COLOR STUDIOS

9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com Open seven days a week, we offer organic color for your hair and health. “No-Neck-Pain” wash basins have built in headrest for your comfort and to protect your neck.

Whether you're simply sensitive to some of those harsher chemical lines or just want vibrant, beautiful, healthy hair you'll love our natural approach to how we treat your hair and overall beauty. Ask about free color consultation. See ad, page 14.

HEALTHY KIDS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, IFMCP 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 • HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion! Offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. See ad, page 3.

ALINA OLTEANU, MD, PHD

Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-842-9510 • WholeChildTexas.com Opening February 2016. In today’s complex medical world, we empower our patients to take control of their health with a transformative clinical practice that integrates the best of traditional, Western medicine with ancient, Eastern healing modalities and with a vast array of nutraceuticals and cutting edge clinical test, while “walking the talk” of healing right by your side, every single step of your journey. See ad, page 7.

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN PAWS & CLAWS PET HOSPITAL

Shawn Messonnier 2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 • PetCareNaturally.com Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. See ad, page 37.

INTEGRATIVE PHYSICIANS KAREN ASBURY, MD 972-479-9139 KarenAsburyMD.com

Our practice is dedicated to healing using a combination of holistic medicine and conventional medicine where needed. See ad, page 11.

KID FIT – KID FUN CAMP TONKAWA

1036 CR 203, Collinsville 76233 940-440-8382 • CampTonkawaTexas.com We are all connected to nature, and at Camp Tonkawa, our classes, camps and events help you to nurture that connection. Feel your connection to all living things.

Sense the spirit of the wilderness. Know that you are related to the Earth on a practical and a spiritual level.

Our goal is for everyone to be as knowledgeable of the natural world as the Native Americans, who love, honor and respect our planet Earth... Mother Nature.

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HORMONE REPLACEMENT TWIST 25

Bioidentical DHEA cream 888-489-4782 • Twist25.com Twist 25 DHEA cream helps maintain hormones naturally. Sleep better at night, have energy and drive during the day, fight menopause and depression. Improve health to feel your best and look your best. Make Twist 25 part of your daily routine and get results. See ad, page 41.

JOHN WOODWARD, MD

Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Ln, Ste A-315, Dallas 75230 972-566-7870 • AboutHormones.org Dr. Woodward is a board certified Gynecologic Endocrinologist. He has been a pioneer in bio-identical hormone replacement for 30 years. He has been practicing medicine in Dallas since 1968 and specializes in hormone replacement for both men and women.

His eight years of medical training were at Yale University School of Medicine and Yale-New Haven Medical Center. He is board certified in gynecology. See ad, page 41.

Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 • EarthKindServices.com Organic lawn treatment that gets amazing results. We do all the work – spreading an even layer of composted top dressing onto your lawn with our specialized spreader.

Bare spots fill in, better drought tolerance and disease resistance. Safe for kids and pets. See ad, page 29.

MASSAGE MASSAGE SPACE

7000 Independence Pkwy, Ste 180 Plano 75025 972-612-5363 • Massage-Space.com The health benefits of massage are well documented and our goal is to help people have affordable access to regular massages. Ask about our free-to-join Personal Wellness Program where you can get regular massages at discounted rates. See ad, page 6.

INFANTS A DOULA ON THE GO

Valerie Ybarra • 480-236-2924 ADoulaOnTheGo.com Lack of sleep? Anxiety? Postpartum depression? Need an extra pair of helping hands? I have more than 30 years experience. Newborn care specialist, infant / mommy massage, breast feeding education and night care. Here to meet your needs! See ad, page 21.

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SPAVIA DAY SPA

Home of the Four-Handed Massage Plano: Park and N Dallas Tollway by Target 469-304-9444 • SpaviaDaySpa.com Home of the fourhanded massage, resort like amenities and affordable massage spa pricing. Spavia offers, therapeutic massage, paraben-free skin care treatments and products, facials, body wraps, waxing, makeup to help you achieve better health, beautiful skin and emotional peace, naturally. See ad, page 26.

MATERNITY A DOULA ON THE GO

Valerie Ybarra • 480-236-2924 ADoulaOnTheGo.com Lack of sleep? Anxiety? Postpartum depression? Need an extra pair of helping hands? I have more than 30 years experience. Newborn care specialist, infant / mommy massage, breast feeding education and night care. Here to meet your needs! See ad, page 21.

MEDICAL KAREN ASBURY, MD 972-479-9139 KarenAsburyMD.com

HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, IFMCP 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 • HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion! Offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. See ad, page 3.

ALINA OLTEANU, MD, PHD

Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-842-9510 • WholeChildTexas.com Opening February 2016. In today’s complex medical world, we empower our patients to take control of their health with a transformative clinical practice that integrates the best of traditional, Western medicine with ancient, Eastern healing modalities and with a vast array of nutraceuticals and cutting edge clinical test, while “walking the talk” of healing right by your side, every single step of your journey. See ad, page 7.

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MEDITATION FOR BUSY PEOPLE

Alina Olteanu, MD, Chopra Center Certified Instructor 214-842-9510 • MeditateWithAlina.com Individual meditation classes for adults and children 7 years and older.

Stress and anxiety-relieving workshops available for small groups and large corporations. Online oneto-one Skype sessions available for the traveling executive, or those needing the added convenience. See ad, page 7.

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PEST CONTROL NATURAL PEST SOLUTIONS

Jarrod Arnold, Owner 469-585-0234 • GuysInGreen.com Eco-friendly residential and commercial pest control using botanical products.

We control all types of insect pests including termites, mosquitoes, ants, roaches and fleas without the use of harsh, dangerous chemicals. We offer programs from a single pest one time treatment to a comprehensive total protection plan. Call to schedule your Free inspection. See ad, page 17.

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INNOVATIONS WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Kimberly Wilson, NMD 6545 Preston Rd, #200, Plano 75024 469-606-9100 • InnovationsWellness.com Your family's health is "naturally" our passion. Using naturopathic medicine, our approach is holistic and non-toxic, helping those with cancer, hormone imbalances, fatigue, chronic illness, depression and much more. Let us be a partner in your wellness and show you naturopathic solutions to your health concerns.

RONIT MOR SPA & WELLNESS

Our practice is dedicated to healing using a combination of holistic medicine and conventional medicine where needed. See ad, page 11.

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Ronit Mor, ND, Licensed Aesthetician 6400 W Plano Pkwy, Ste 6, Plano 214-973-0482 • RonitMor.com Inspiring, empowering and coaching you to naturally improve and maintain your well-being. Ronit’s holistic, nontoxic approach helps restore vitality and lessen chronic conditions through nutrition, lifestyle and alternative modalities. See ad, page 14.

PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, IFMCP 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 • HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion! Offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health.

See ad, page 3.

ANIMAL HOUSE VETERINARY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Crystal Sale 972-251-0545 • AnimalHouseChiro.com See ad, page 33.

REAL ESTATE DARLENE OWEN, REALTOR

Remax Town & Country 301 S Watters Rd, Allen 75013 972-979-7640 • DarleneOwen.com I specialize in helping with all the technical aspects of home- selling or buying, like getting a great deal and a perfect location, but my clients also love that I have a knack for helping with some of the more intangible, stress-inducing things that go along with the process as well. If you're looking for an agent who can help and support you beyond just the paperwork, call me today! See ad, page 14.

REFLEXOLOGY DOREY AROMATHERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY

Mary Ellen Dorey, Reflexologist/Clinical Aromatherapist 5924 W Parker Rd, Ste 100, Plano 75093 972-567-3962 • DoreyAromatherapy.com See full listing under Massage. See ad, page 9.

ALINA OLTEANU, MD, PHD

Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-842-9510 • WholeChildTexas.com Opening February 2016. In today’s complex medical world, we empower our patients to take control of their health with a transformative clinical practice that integrates the best of traditional, Western medicine with ancient, Eastern healing modalities and with a vast array of nutraceuticals and cutting edge clinical test, while “walking the talk” of healing right by your side, every single step of your journey. See ad, page 7.

REIKI MY HEART REIKI

Jennifer Cunnings 1113 Hampshire Lane, Ste. 8, Richardson 972-816-6299 • MyHeartReiki.com Align with your true, authentic, amazing self. Using energy therapy and intuitive coaching, Jennifer provides the tools, healing and support you need to live a selfempowered and purpose filled life.

See ad, page 29.

SHOULDER PAIN SOLUTIONS NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Zhangping Lu, D.C., L.Ac., M.D. (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr. Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more.

All natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.

SOUND HEALING STAR COYOTE SOUND TEMPLE

Jodi Roberts, Founder Coit Rd and Parker, Plano 75075 469-344-6484 • StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com Jodi activates your creative energy for your health, joy, peace and clarity of purpose through sound healing, earth-based practices and multidimensional shadow transformation.

See ad, page 34.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT AGAPE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Reverend Lee Wolak 972-468-1331 • AgapeCSL.com

If you were inspired by the movie The Secret or the message of Abraham, Eckhart Tolle, and Deepak Chopra you’ll feel right at home at Agape.

Agape CSL is a spiritual community that nourishes your soul, energizes your body and lifts your spirit. Agape honors all spiritual pathways, and can be incorporated into anyone's life as a complement to their own traditions and belief systems. See ad, page 11.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco 75033 214-872-4205 NewLifeFrisco.org

SHIR TIKVAH REFORM SYNAGOGUE Rabbi Heidi Coretz 7700 Main St, Frisco 75034 214-500-8304, • ShirTikvahFrisco.org

Services are held on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. Every service welcomes children of all ages. Religious school classes take place on Sunday mornings during school year. Visit website for service schedule.

ST. PHILIP’S EPISCOPAL

6400 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco 75034 214-387-4700 • StPhilipsFrisco.org Sunday services, community programs, job ministry, preschool, and St. Philip’s Academy “K” class.

THERMOGRAPHY

WOMEN'S HEALTH THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS

DFW THERMOGRAPHY

Carla Gracia 469-333-0623 • ThermographyDFW.com We offer breast and whole body thermography. Our camera is a class 1, FDA registered medical device. No Radiation or painful compression for the breast screening. See ad, page 28.

THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS Addison and Rockwall 214-352-8758 • ThermographyCenter.com

Don’t wait for an alarming symptom to tell you there’s an abnormality. Regular screening with thermography can detect abnormalities, many times 8-10 years before other screening methods and give you the practical information you need to monitor and improve your health. No pain. No compression. No radiation. See ad, page 15.

VETERINARY SERVICES ANIMAL HOUSE VETERINARY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Crystal Sale 972-251-0545 • AnimalHouseChiro.com See ad, page 33.

PAWS & CLAWS PET HOSPITAL

Shawn Messonnier 2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 • PetCareNaturally.com See ad, page 37.

Addison and Rockwall 214-352-8758 • ThermographyCenter.com

Don’t wait for an alarming symptom to tell you there’s an abnormality.

Regular screening with thermography can detect abnormalities, many times 8-10 years before other screening methods and give you the practical information you need to monitor and improve your health. No pain. No compression. No radiation. See ad, page 15.

YOGA AHHHMAZING LIFE

101 S Jackson Ave, #300, Wylie 75098 214-282-9058 • AhhhMazingLife.com

YOGA WITH PEGGY BREEZE 972-658-1600 TheBalancedYogi.com

See full listing under Ayurveda.

YOGAJAX YOGA STUDIO 2001 Coit Rd, 75093 469-518-4225 • Yogajax.com

classifieds 30 words: $30. Runs up to 3 months.

Extra words: $1 each. To place your classified, email the listing to: Publisher@ NA-NTX.com. Deadline is noon on the 1st of the month.

ESSENTIAL OILS

WATER WATERSEDGE STRUCTURED WATER Twenty First Century Health 972-855-8711 TwentyFirstCenturyHealth.com

Bringing dead city water back to the living, structured water nature intended. Cutting edge technology. Call us or visit our website to learn more about how improving your home’s water can improve your health. See ad, page 9.

WELLNESS CENTERS STAR COYOTE SOUND TEMPLE

Jodi Roberts, Founder Coit Rd and Parker, Plano 75075 469-344-6484 • StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com Founded by anthropologist Jodi Roberts, Star Coyote Sound Temple is a place where you can get to know yourself in a deeper way. We offer a safe space of peace, mindful communication, creativity, relaxation, fun, joy and health. Music includes drums, Tibetan bowls, and gongs. Private and group healing sessions are available. Workshops, classes, massage, mindfulness meditation and yoga are offered for all ages. See ad, page 34.

ESSENTIAL OILS – We at doTerra are committed to sharing the life enhancing benefits of therapeutic grade essential oils and essential oils enhanced wellness products. We provide simple, safe and empowering solutions that enhance well-being. For information: Stephanie Jennings/Wellness Advocate, 972-971-8013, mydoterra.com/StephanieYvonneJennings.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED – Juicer Heroes is expanding and hiring for the Frisco and Plano locations. Full- and part-time positions available. Excellent customer service, ability to work in fast-paced environment and an interest in healthy living required. To apply, visit either store: Frisco – 6975 Lebanon Rd., #306; Plano – 2100 Dallas Parkway, #150; or call 469-803-5919.

NOW HIRING – Professional housekeepers who want to work in a chemical-free environment.

Advancement opportunities available. For more information, call 972-975-PURE (7873).

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE PART-TIME OFFICE SPACE – Two rooms with desk and Wi-Fi access for temporary, weekday rentals. One has a massage table, both have chairs for coaching/counseling sessions. Star Coyote Sound Temple is a vibrant center located in private residence. Must have your own clients. No access to Star Coyote clientele. $20/hour. Contact Jodi 512-788-1236 or JodiSacredSound@gmail.com.

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