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was given a gift today. In a business that sometimes makes me feel like I’m a fairytale mother of the bride under a timeloop spell that has me designing and putting on a new wedding every single month, one particular day when I was feeling like I was trying to decorate for the party as a tornado moved through my space, a little email notification popped up on my screen. It was a completely unexpected email from a person who is a long-time reader and someone who embodies the Natural Awakenings lifestyle. She shared that she finds our North Texas edition to have a unique spirit and intention that she can actually feel. She gushed on me a little and thanked me for doing what I do and how I do it. Wow. What a special gift. Her note not only validated the product of my efforts, but she specifically thanked me for my je ne sais quoi, that intangible thing that I bring to this publication. Her email got me a little misty eyed in the best of ways. She called me out specifically, but it’s our team that makes this happen. We all put great effort and care into doing what we do, and along with that goes a great deal of heartfelt caring for those we work for and with. There are a lot of deadlines and details, and there are times when there’s a little bit of triage mentality we adopt to do this work and get a publication out on time, but underneath it all is a bunch of heart-centered people who are really trying to do their very best work to benefit our readers and community partners. Each one brings their own particular talents and perspectives, and I’m so blessed to have them working with me to make this happen. I admit that sometimes during production I feel uncertain as to how it’s all going to come out. But what I have learned, and what this reader seems to have identified, is that if I do my best, with the best of intentions for the highest good, it all works out just fine. For the many other readers and associates that have reached out over the years by phone, letter, email or stopping me at the farmers’ market to give a compliment or encouragement, share a story, suggest an improvement or offer support in some other way, I want you to know that your feedback and perspective is invaluable to me, and I pray you’ll keep it coming! Knowing how we’re doing and getting those responses is incredibly meaningful and encouraging. The North Texas edition is growing and going strong. We strive to create a magazine that offers you options, encouragement and resources to help you live better in all areas of your life and connect with others who are in varying stages of striving to live a healthy, natural, balanced and sustainable lifestyle. There are many paths, and we can’t express all of them in every edition, but hopefully what we put together gives you some breadth and a mix of options and ideas to pursue that which is most suited to you toward reaching your ultimate destination.

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16 LAND MANAGER

ALLAN SAVORY ON HOLISTIC PASTURING

How Cows Can Help Reverse Climate Change by Linda Sechrist

18 TASTE THE RAINBOW Expand Your Palate with New Colorful Veggies

by Judith Fertig

22 ROLLING FOR FITNESS

DIY Rollers Ease Pain and Aid Flexibility by Randy Kambic

24 MEATY TRUTHS Choosing Meat thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sustainable and Safe by Melinda Hemmelgarn

28 THE EYES

TELL OUR STORY

How Integrative Doctors See Into Whole-Body Health by Linda Sechrist

30 WELL-MANNERED CATS

Simple Ways to Get Kitty to Behave by Sandra Murphy

32 NIGHTTIME PARENTING Fostering Healthful Sleep by Stephanie Dodd

34 COLOR ME CALM Grownups De-Stress with Adult Coloring Books by Avery Mack

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newsbriefs David Carter to Speak at Vegetarian Society Meatout

he Black Vegetarian Society of Texas (BVSTX) presents Meatout 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 19, at the DeSoto Civic Center, with keynote speaker vegan NFL defensive lineman David Carter, presenting The Benefits of a Vegan Diet on Men’s Health. Other speakers include Ayinde Howell, author of The Lusty Vegan cookbook and celebrity execuDavid Carter tive chef; and Isis Brantley, a local activist, pioneer and master natural hair stylist. There will also be cooking and fitness demonstrations, food sampling, health screenings, cruelty-free exhibitors, children’s activities and giveaways. Meatout is presented in connection with national Great American Meatout, now the world’s largest and oldest annual grassroots healthy eating lifestyle campaign. Admission is free. Location: 211 E. Pleasant Run, DeSoto. For more information, visit bvstx.org.

Learn to Write Plays at Theatre Britain

aul Kalburgi is conducting a 10-week Introduction To Playwrighting course at Theatre Britain from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays from March 28 through June 6. The course covers the key steps of writing a play from character development and structure to dialogue and plot and their professional application. Writers will have the opportunity to workshop with actors and see their short plays brought to life in a rehearsed reading. Kalburgi is a British playwright and television producer who recently relocated from London to Plano. He has written and produced Off-West End productions, as well as a panto which tours the UK. In 2015, he was awarded Master of Arts degree in Writing for Screen and Stage with distinction by Regent’s University. Cost is $100, limited to 10 individuals 18 and older. Location: 2637 Summit Ave., Ste. 301 Plano. The rehearsed reading will take place at the Cox Playhouse, 1517 H Ave., Plano. For more information call Sue Birch at 972490-4202 or visit Theatre-Britain.com.

Taino Indian Spring Equinox Celebration

iving Ethics School is holding a special spring equinox celebration event at 11 a.m., March 13, with local leaders from the Concilio Taino Guatu Ma Cu A Boriken tribe at the Living Ethics School, east of Allen. The event will feature Tiano areytos (ceremonial dances), arts and crafts, traditional food, education about planting and other fun, family activities. Attendees can discover who the Taino indigenous people were and who they are today. Tiano culture, a subgroup of the Arawakan Indians, is very much alive in Puerto Rico, through vocabulary, music, customs, beliefs and there’s a resurgence of Taino descendants around the world reconnecting with their heritage. Admission is free. Location: 340 Country Club Rd., Fairview. For more information call Living Ethics School 214-544-8338 or visit CenterForLivingEthics.org. For more information on Concilio Taino Guatu Ma Cu A Boriken, visit ConcilioTainoPR.org.

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Free Functional Health Seminars

r. Laura Precourt, owner of Reclaim Health, in Plano, is teaching free seminars every Thursday to educate attendees about why their Dr. Laura Precourt health and the healthcare system is failing them. Precourt’s programs coach people to learn the important differences between traditional and functional medicine approaches, take control, reclaim and maintain their health. Each seminar focuses on sharing solutions and sources of unresolved issues such as thyroid problems, diabetes, digestive issues, hormone imbalance, stress and depression. “In my practice, I see patients with symptoms such as high blood sugar, high blood pressure, belly fat, thyroid issues, digestive and hormones imbalances, depression and anxiety,” says Precourt. “These seminars are created to educate attendees so they can really understand what’s happening in their bodies; why medications may not truly resolve their conditions; why some medications may be making their conditions worse; and what they can do to take charge of their health. We are committed to serving our patients with a step-by-step curriculum addressing the cause of their dysfunction, not just focusing on their symptoms.” Admission is free. Location: Reclaim Health, near Parker and Custer, in Plano. To RSVP (required), call 972-985-9355. See ad, page 19.

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newsbriefs Easier Access to Local, Farm-Fresh Foods

den Natural Foods Co-op is making it easier for North Texans to eat healthy food straight from the farm. This unique family-run pickup service allows members online access to purchase directly from small, family-owned farms in north and east Texas. Then the Newman family, of Eden Natural Foods, makes the 200-mile-plus round-trip journey to pick up members’ food and make it available for pick-up at their location 15 minutes east of downtown Plano. The products include dairy, yogurt, cheeses, eggs, poultry and more. There is a $20 one-time new membership sign-up that helps offset the cost of coolers and gas. Orders must be submitted online Tuesday through Sunday and are ready for pick up the following Friday or Sunday. “The farms we work with are operated by health-conscious families who want to eat nutritionally rich, unprocessed and unadulterated food. These are farmers who know good food does not need to be enriched, fortified, irradiated or changed in any way,” says Neville Newman. For more information, visit EdenNaturalFoods.com.

Essential Oils Workshop with Naturopath Ronit Mor

onit Mor, a naturopathic doctor, licensed esthetician, aromatherapist and owner of Ronit Mor Spa Wellness, in Plano, is offering a workshop on essential oils from 1 to 4 p.m., March 13, at Star Coyote Sound Temple, in Plano. Mor’s workshop will teach attendees Ronit Mor how to create their own “natural medicine cabinet” using essential oils and custom essential oil blends. Attendees will formulate, prepare and take home two therapeutic products. Mor says she uses essential oils regularly in her practice and wants to teach others to understand how to choose and use essential oils safely and effectively. Cost is $50 at the door, $45 online. For location and more information, call 214-973-0482 or visit RonitMor.com. See ad, page 16.

T he more colorful the food, the better. I try to add color to my diet, which means vegetables and fruits. ~Misty May-Treanor

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Herbal Detox, Cleanse and Blood Profile Testing for Pets

r. Shawn Messonnier, a holistic and integrative veterinarian and owner of Paws & Claws Holistic Animal Hospital, in Plano, offers autosanguis Dr. Shawn homeopathic/herbal Messonnier detoxification therapy for pets, which he explains is used to help gently cleanse pets with chronic diseases, is especially effective for the immune system and often used for pets with cancer. Messonnier also recommends a special blood profile to offer early testing for cancer, C-reactive protein and vitamin D levels. According to Messonnier, more than 90 percent of dogs read as abnormal on these tests, indicating they have undiagnosed cancer or immune disorders, or will develop one of these diseases within six months following testing. Abnormalities, he says, are easy and inexpensive to treat, and must be corrected to restore maximum health and prevent future problems, making early diagnosis and treatment important.

Location: 2145 W. Park Blvd. For more information call 972-8678800 or visit PawsAndClaws AnimalHospital.com. See ad, page 12.

A Day at the Spa Class with Certified Aromatherapist

linical aromatherapist Mary Ellen Dorey is offering a hands-on class from noon to 3:30 p.m., March 12, at The NOW Center. In this fun, interactive class, attendees will learn about several essential oils, how to use them effectively and make several spa-related products to pamper and nurture themselves and loved ones. Cost is $75, includes all materials. Location: 13331 Preston Rd., Dallas. Preregistration and payment is required at 972567-3962 or DoreyAromatherapy.com. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Making an Inspiring Difference with Dr. Demartini

he Agape Center for Spiritual Living will present a workshop, Making an Inspiring Difference, with author, educator, human behavioral specialist and consultant Dr. John Demartini, from 7 to 9 p.m., March 31. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Demartini will discuss how when we fully recognize and acknowledge the ripple effect we have on the lives of others, our drive to achieve our goals Dr. John Demartini increases, we become prosperous and we become more inspired to contribute even more so that we leave an immortal legacy. Demartini is considered by some to be one of the world’s leading authorities on human behavior and personal development. He appeared in the movie The Secret and is the author of more than 40 books about depression, relationships, building wealth, business leadership and raising children. Cost is $30 for online preregistration or $35 at the door. Location: Westin Stonebriar Hotel, 1549 Legacy Rd., Frisco. For more information, call 972-468-1331 or visit AgapeCSL.com. See ad, page 19.

Star Coyote Sound Temple Finds New Location

tar Coyote Sound Temple, in Plano, has relocated to a new location, in a private residence near Parker and Custer, a quiet residential neighborhood. The new setting is a warm welcoming environment that offers a safe space for clients, students and guests to learn, grow, relax, heal and enjoy the fellowship of other likeminded people. Founded by anthropologist Jodi Roberts and Kris Sands, the Star Coyote Sound Temple is a place where clients can get to know themselves in a deeper way. Workshops, classes, massage, mindfulness meditation and yoga are offered for all ages, private and group healing sessions are available and events include concerts with drums, Tibetan bowls, gongs and digeridoos. Star Coyote Sound Temple is open by appointment only and events require an RSVP. For more information or to book a session, call 469-344-6484 or visit StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com. See ad, page 36. 10

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Angel of Water Arrives in DFW

fter providing colonic irrigation therapy services to North Texas for more than 12 years, DFW Colon Care has introduced the Angel of Water system, a comfortable and hygienic and very easy to get in and out of. Its low-profile design means clients don’t need to use a step stool. Additionally, the basin is deeper than most other systems, making the session much more comfortable and hygienic, and a personal shower sprayer, mounted for clients’ use afterwards, affords those that prefer it a means for freshening up in privacy before getting dressed. Stress is one of the main reasons for constipation and irregularity, causing waste to become trapped in the elimination system, which can cause major discomfort and decrease our ability to live an optimal quality of life. Location: 17810 Davenport Rd., Ste. 108, Dallas. For appointments, call 972-380-4845. For more information, visit DFWColonCare.com. See ad, page 13.

Updated Assistance for Sustainable Personal Transportation

he North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG ) has updated its TryParkingIt.com website that, for the last 10 years, has allowed users to track alternatives to driving alone and see how much money and emissions they can save by making a transportation choice that lessens congestion. Options now include carpooling, transit, bicycling, walking, working from home and more and includes rewards such as discounts and contests designed to inspire greater participation in the program. Users will be awarded points each time they enter an alternative commute. The points can be used to enter contests or redeemed for giveaways, store discounts and more. Another new feature of the updated site is multimodal trip logging that takes into account the fact that people may get to work using multiple options. For example, if a commuter wants to ride their bike to work, but lives too far from the office, they may choose to ride to the nearby rail station and take the train the rest of the way, continuing on a bike when they reach the station nearest their workplace. For more information, visit TryParkingIt.com.

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Natural HealthFest Showcases Cutting-Edge Developments

he seventh annual Natural HealthFest, our radio show implies, we are healthy by created and produced by Healthy by nature if we follow two simple rules: Give Nature, a nationally syndicated radio the body sufficient amounts of what it needs show hosted by bestselling author and Certifor optimum function; and don’t gum up the fied Clinical Nutritionist Martie Whittekin, works with excesses it can’t handle. Natural will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 7, HealthFest helps us understand how to do a at the Richardson Civic Center. This unique better job following those rules.” wellness event combines the best of nutrition Whittekin says her goal is to continue and natural medicine with the best of modern making Natural HealthFest better and better science. Eight renowned experts will teach each year. “It’s really about substance over new ways to optimize health, increase energy, flash, and quality over size,” she explains. detoxify, boost immunity and improve weight “We understand that people want time to visit loss and beauty with safe, natural methods. the exhibitors, so we have grouped the speakWhittekin will broadcast her radio show live ers into panels with ample time for Q&A.” from the event from 8 to 9 a.m. Her mission is to arm, educate and Martie Whittekin The educational Natural HealthFest is motivate individuals to take charge and be the designed to benefit those from the newly best versions of themselves. “At the end of the health-conscious to seasoned authorities. More than 50 day, I’ll feel better if I know they’re able to make an informed exhibit booths showcase cutting-edge health equipment and choice among good options,” she notes. “Whether individuals services, dietary supplements, innovations in wellness, free want to optimize their good health, solve a chronic complaint screenings, numerous health modalities, skin care, gourmet or even fight a life-threatening illness, Natural HealthFest’s natural foods and product samplings. Exhibitors are required talks and exhibits are a tremendous resource.” to be of high integrity, with fair, consumer-focused and nondiscriminatory business practices. Early savings online tickets sales are now open. Early bird Doug Kaufmann, host of the television show Know tickets are $18 and senior discount tickets are $16.20. Day the Cause, will be the kickoff speaker. He will share what of event ticket price is $20. Location: 411 W. Arapaho Rd., people need to know about an often overlooked, yet crucial Richardson. To purchase tickets, visit NaturalHealthFest.com. root cause of weight gain. Whittekin says, “As the name of See ad, page 2

The educational Natural HealthFest is designed to benefit those from the newly healthconscious to seasoned authorities. More than 50 exhibit booths showcase cutting-edge health equipment and services, dietary supplements, innovations in wellness, free screenings, numerous health modalities, skin care, gourmet natural foods and product samplings. natural awakenings

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Probiotics Reduce Aggressively Negative Thoughts

ecent research from the Netherlands’ Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition has discovered that negative and aggressive thinking can be changed by supplementing with probiotic bacteria. The triple-blind study followed and tested 40 healthy people over a period of four weeks that were split into two groups; one was given a daily probiotic supplement containing seven species of probiotics and the other, a placebo. The subjects filled out a questionnaire that measured cognitive reactivity and depressed moods using the Leiden Index of Depression Sensitivity, which measures negative and depressed thinking. After four weeks, the probiotic group showed significantly lower scores in aggression, control issues, hopelessness, risk aversion and rumination, compared to the placebo group. “The study demonstrated for the first time that a four-week, multispecies, probiotic intervention has a positive effect on cognitive reactivity to naturally occurring changes in sad mood in healthy individuals not currently diagnosed with a depressive disorder,” the researchers concluded.

Apple Munching Makes for Healthier Shopping

ating an apple before buying groceries may help consumers make healthier shopping decisions. This was the finding of three studies on healthy food purchasing conducted by Aner Tal, Ph.D., and Brian Wansink, Ph.D. In the research, published in the scientific journal Psychology and Marketing, 120 shoppers were given an apple sample, a cookie sample or nothing before they began shopping. The researchers found those that ate the apple purchased 28 percent more fruits and vegetables than those given the cookie, and 25 percent more fruits and vegetables than those given nothing. A related study by Tal and Wansink investigated virtual shopping decisions. After being given a cookie or an apple, 56 subjects were asked to imagine they were grocery shopping. They were shown 20 pairs of products—one healthy and the other unhealthy—and asked to select the one they would buy. Consistent with the results of the first study, those that ate the apple most often chose the healthy option.

NETI POT SOLUTIONS FOR SINUS PROBLEMS

eti pots, used for centuries in Asian cultures to support nasal health and eliminate toxins from the nasal mucosa, have become increasingly popular in the Western world. People use the small Aladdin’s lamp-looking pots to help flush sinuses, usually by pouring a mild solution of unrefined sea salt and water from one nostril through the other (avoid common table salt because it can irritate mucous membranes). The process flushes out unwanted mucus, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. Frequent nasal flushing is credited with preventing and relieving sinus infections. Some experts recommend a stronger remedy if an infection is present. “The bacteria and fungus stick rather well to the nasal mucosa and few are flushed out with saline flushes,” remarks Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite, LLC. “Most of these nasty pathogens adhere to the mucosa with what is called a biofilm. Within this slime layer, they are well protected and thrive within the warm moist sinuses, so a small saline bath once a day doesn’t bother them much at all.” To deal with stubborn sinus problems, Frank likes using the neti pot with a colloidal silver wash that is retained in the nostrils for 10 minutes. This can be supported with regular intra-nasal spraying of the colloid throughout the day. For more information, call 888-4654404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com. See ad, page 14.

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CHANNELSURFING COUCH POTATOES MAY LOSE COGNITIVE SKILLS

esearchers from the University of California at San Francisco, working with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and other research agencies, have found that watching television may affect cognition, specifically as it relates to executive function and processing speeds. The study followed 3,247 people over a 25-year period, beginning in their early adult years. Those that frequently watched television during their early adult years had a 64 percent higher incidence of poor cognitive performance compared to less frequent television watchers. This was after adjusting results for the effects of many other known lifestyle factors that affect cognition such as smoking, alcohol use and body mass index. The effects of television watching worsened when combined with reduced physical activity during young adult years. Those with low physical activity and a high frequency of watching television were twice as likely to have poor cognition compared to those that had low television viewing combined with high physical activity during that period.

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Kitchen Recipes for Daily Energy Savings The kitchen is a hotbed of energy consumption when family meals are being prepared and even when dormant. Appliances make a big difference, and the tools and methods we cook with can reduce utility bills. According to Mother Earth News, cooking in a convection oven is 25 percent more efficient than a conventional oven. Switching to an Energy Starapproved refrigerator that consumes 40 percent less energy than conventional models can save up to $70 in energy bills annually, according to ChasingGreen.org. They suggest performing defrosts routinely and keeping the door tightly sealed, especially on an older model. Position the fridge so that it isn’t next to heat sources such as sunlight, the oven or dishwasher. While cooking, refrain from opening and closing a hot oven door too frequently, put lids on pots while heating and select the right size pans. Cooking with a six-inch-diameter pan on an eight-inch burner wastes more than 40 percent of the heat produced. For cleanup, a full load of dishes in a water-efficient dishwasher uses four gallons of water versus 24 gallons for hand washing, according to flow meter manufacturer Seametrics. A slow cooker uses less energy and needs less water to wash afterward (VitaClayChef.com), plus it doesn’t strain household air conditioning as a stove does. It’s good for cooking hearty stews and soups made from local seasonal vegetables, steaming rice, making yogurt and baking whole-grain breads. Consider taking a break from the kitchen by ordering a week’s worth of organic, natural meals and ingredients delivered to the door by an eco-friendly meal distribution service, which cuts down on individual trips to the grocery. Search online for local service options.

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College Cafeterias Lead the Way in Sustainable Eating

The government of Guatemala has repealed legislation dubbed the “Monsanto law”, which was approved last year to grant the biotech giant special expansion rights into ecologically sensitive territory, after widespread public protest. The demonstrations included groups of indigenous Mayan people, joined by social movements, trade unions and farmers’ and women’s organizations. Following political party battles, the Guatemalan Congress decided not to just review the legislation, but instead cancel it outright. The Monsanto law would have given exclusivity on patented seeds to a handful of transnational companies. Mayan people and social organizations claim that the new law would have violated their constitution and the Mayan people’s right to traditional cultivation of the land in their ancestral territories. Lolita Chávez, of the Mayan People’s Council, states, “Corn taught us Mayan people about community life and its diversity, because when one cultivates corn, one realizes that a variety of crops such as herbs and medicinal plants depend on the corn plant, as well.”

Colleges and universities are changing how they purchase and prepare food in their dining halls to provide students healthy, sustainable meal options, with many of them working to source food locally. American University, in Washington, D.C., purchases more than a third of the food served in its cafeterias within 250 miles of its campus. McGill University, in Montreal, spends 47 percent of its food budget on produce from its own campus farm and growers within 300 miles. Middlebury College, in Vermont, partners with seasonal local vendors, including those operating its own organic farm. Taking it a step further, Boston University cafeterias serve meal options that include organic, fair trade, free-range, vegetarian-fed, hormone- and antibiotic-free, sustainably harvested food items to students. Cornell University composts about 850 tons of food waste from its dining halls each year. At Duke University, surplus food is donated to food banks, and both pre- and post-consumer scraps are composted. Other steps include the University of California, Berkeley’s new Global Food Initiative to address food security in a way that’s both nutritious and sustainable, and efforts at the University of Illinois to recycle cooking oil for biodiesel production.

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Nixing Monsanto Guatemala Just Says No

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Fossil-Fuel-Free Food Trucks Go Solar

The food truck industry is good for a quick, cheap meal or even a gourmet meal, but emissions from these portable feasts are a growing concern, given the estimated 3 million trucks that were on the road in 2012. New York state has launched an initiative to put 500 energy-efficient, solar-powered carts on city streets this summer. A pilot program gives food truck vendors the opportunity to lease the eco-carts for five years at little to no extra cost. They are expected to cut fossil fuel emissions by 60 percent and smog-creating nitrous oxide by 95 percent. If the technology was implemented nationwide, it could spare the atmosphere an enormous carbon footprint. Conventional mobile vendors may spend more than $500 a month on fossil fuels; in addition to the gasoline consumed in driving, truck lighting and refrigeration systems are powered by diesel generators and propane fuels the grills, sometimes all running up to 10 hours a day. The annual nationwide load can add up to hundreds of billions of pounds of carbon dioxide per year. Source: EcoWatch.com

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Indoor Gardening is Looking Up The world’s largest indoor farm, in Japan, covers 25,000 square feet, with 15 tiers of stacked growing trays that produce 10,000 heads of lettuce per day, or about 100 times more per square foot than traditional methods. It uses 99 percent less water and 40 percent less power than outdoor fields, while producing 80 percent less food waste. Customized LED lighting helps plants grow up to twoand-a-half times faster than normal, one of the many innovations co-developed by Shigeharu Shimamura. He says the overall process is only half automated so far. “Machines do some work, but the picking is done manually. In the future, though, I expect an emergence of harvesting robots.” These may help transplant seedlings, harvest produce or transport product to packaging areas. Meanwhile, Singapore’s Sky Farms, the world’s first low-carbon, hydraulically driven, urban vertical farm, runs on a Sky Urban Vertical Farming System, making the most of rainwater and gravity. Using a water pulley system, 38 growing troughs rotate around a 30-foot-tall aluminum tower. A much bigger project, a 69,000-square-foot vertical indoor garden under construction at AeroFarms headquarters, in Newark, New Jersey, will be capable of producing up to 2 million pounds of vegetables and herbs annually. Source: Tinyurl.com/JapaneseIndoorFarm natural awakenings

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Land Manager Allan Savory on Holistic Pasturing

How Cows Can Help Reverse Climate Change by Linda Sechrist

hen concurrent dangers arising from overpopulation, desertification (fertile land turning to desert) and climate change were just beginning to attract technological solutions, pioneers like Allan Savory, a young wildlife biologist in Zimbabwe, Africa, were researching how healthy soil captures carbon dioxide and stores it as carbon. It’s the way nature renders the most pervasive greenhouse gas more helpful than harmful and a major reason why this is not happening globally is because of desertification. This innovative game-changer has

since received Australia’s 2003 Banksia International Award for “doing the most for the environment on a global scale” and the 2010 Buckminster Fuller Challenge, recognizing solutions that address humanity’s most pressing problems. The Savory Institute, founded in 2009, and its Africa Center for Holistic Management, demonstrate how using livestock to improve soil and decrease dependence on water— plus increase its ability to hold moisture and carbon—grows more grass and improves profits for ranchers, landowners and investors.

What prompted your examination of soil biology? In the 1960s, I first became alarmed at the rate of land degradation in Africa’s vast grasslands, which were turning to desert. Looking for a solution, I hit upon a profound relationship—that the grasslands, their soils, soil life, plants and animals had evolved symbiotically with large, grazing herbivores of many species and pack-hunting predators. As my inquiry led beyond Africa, I noticed that the same was true of similar ecosystems worldwide, including those of the U.S. Great Plains. Long ago, the Great Plains supported herbivores that traveled in immense herds for safety from predators. Where there are now approximately 11 large mammal species, there were once more than 50. The trampling of dung and urine, as well as grazing of such vast numbers constantly on the move, developed deep carbon-storing and rain-holding soils that also break down methane. Only in the presence of large roaming herds of herbivores periodically working the surface soil does this happen; it works much like a gardener does, breaking bare surfaces and covering them with litter and dung. Only in this way do grasslands thrive.

How did this revolutionize your thinking about land and livestock management? Being trained at a university to believe that grazing livestock causes land degradation blinded me to the deeper understanding that humans’ management of the animals, not the animals themselves, has been the problem. Historically, the healthiest soils in the world’s vast grain-growing regions were those that had supported the largest populations of natural wildlife and intact pack-hunting predators. We now have in hand a natural solution able to reverse U.S. and global desertification, which is contributing to increasing severity and frequency of floods and droughts, poverty, social breakdown, violence, pastoral genocide and mass movement into cities 16

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Livestock aided by holistic, planned grazing that mimics nature can return Earth’s atmosphere to preindustrial carbon levels while feeding people with cleaner meat. and across national borders. Restoring brilliant natural functions through holistic management of even half of the world’s grasslands has the potential to pull all of the legacy carbon out of the atmosphere, put it back into the ground where it belongs and keep it there for thousands of years. Livestock aided by holistic, planned grazing that mimics nature can return Earth’s atmosphere to preindustrial carbon levels while feeding people with cleaner meat. I can think of almost nothing that offers more hope for our planet for generations to come. In fact, it has so many benefits—including an eventual net cost of zero or less—that even if climate change wasn’t an issue, we should be doing it anyway.

How is holistic pasturing proceeding? Ultimately, the only sustainable economy for any nation is derived from growing plants on regenerating soil. Today’s conventional agriculture is producing more than 75 billion tons of dead, eroding soil every year—more than 10 tons for every human alive. The largest areas of the world’s land are either grasslands or former grasslands. Holistic, planned grazing to reverse desertification has gained support from thousands of individual ranchers, scientists, researchers, pastoralists and farmers. Currently, it is practiced on more than 30 million acres over six continents with encouraging success. The Savory Institute encourages and links locally led and managed holistic management hubs around the world, now numbering 30 in Africa, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Sweden, Turkey, the UK and U.S., with more forming every year. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com. natural awakenings

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Taste the Rainbow, Expand Your Palate with New Colorful Veggies by Judith Fertig

mericans’ vegetable habits are in a rut. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 50 percent of the vegetables and legumes available in this country in 2013 were either tomatoes or potatoes. Lettuce came in third, according to new data released in 2015, advises Tracie McMillan, author of The American Way of Eating. Further, 87 percent of U.S. adults did not meet basic vegetable serving recommendations from 2007 through 2010, a fact cited in the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey. Yet, urban supermarkets overflow with a wealth of common and exotic vegetables, often displayed sideby-side: broccoli and broccolini, green bell and Japanese shishito peppers, and iceberg lettuce and leafy mâche, or lamb’s lettuce. Trying one new vegetable dish a week is a great way to increase our vegetable literacy, says functional medicine expert Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Our diet should be 60 per-

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cent produce—40 percent vegetables and 20 percent fruit,” she says. “To keep this sustainable for the long term, we should eat what tastes good, not what we think is good for us. Some days, we crave the sweetness of carrots; other days, the bitterness of artichokes or the heat of hot peppers. Our bodies can tell us what we need.”

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Going Green. Dark green and slightly peppery arugula is good with a little olive oil and lemon juice. Finely shredded Brussels sprouts bulk up a mixed salad, while adding the benefits of a cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable. Instead of mineral-rich baby spinach, try baby Swiss chard, suggests Matthew Kadey, a registered dietician in Waterloo, Ontario. He also suggests microgreens, the tiny shoots of radishes, cabbage, broccoli and kale, all rich in vitamins C and E. Squash It. Varieties of summer and winter squash add color, body and flavor to one-dish meals, with the added benefits of B vitamins, magnesium and fiber. LeAnne Campbell, Ph.D., author of The China Study Cookbook, simmers a mix of fresh chopped vegetables including yellow summer squash or

Eating a rich variety of plant-based foods is fast, easy and satisfying. ~LeAnne Campbell zucchini, and flavors with coconut and curry powder. Vegan Chef Douglas McNish, of Toronto, makes an okra and squash gumbo in the slow cooker. Sneak in a Smoothie. Change up a smoothie routine by swapping out the usual baby spinach for a blend of cucumber, apple and fresh mint, or else sweet potato and carrot, suggests Sidney Fry, a registered dietitian and Cooking Light editor, in Birmingham, Alabama. Snack Attack. An array of colorful vegetables served with dips and spreads can be an easy way to experiment with veggies. Carrots in deep red, vibrant yellow, purple and orange are delicious raw and supply beta-carotene, promoting eye health. Leaves from pale green Belgian endive spears are tender and crunchy. Orange or “cheddar” cauliflower has a more creamy and sweet flavor than its pale cousin. “Colors equal health, and the more colors we eat, the better our overall health,” says Susan Bowerman, a registered dietitian, lecturer in food science and nutrition at California State Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo, and co-author of What Color Is Your Diet? “We also have to be willing to try new foods or new varieties of foods, or maybe to prepare unfamiliar foods in a way that will make them taste good, so that we will be willing to add more plant foods to our diet.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

A Rainbow of Benefits by Judith Fertig

he colors found in fresh vegetables can indicate an abundance of necessary phytochemicals and nutrients. “Many people I see in my practice consume excess food, but have nutrient deficiency,” says Terri Evans, a functional medicine expert and doctor of Oriental medicine. Eating a variety of colorful vegetables can be part of the remedy. “Each color in a vegetable represents 10,000 micronutrients,” explains Evans. “The more colorful you make your diet, the happier your body will be.” She notes that supplements supply a lot of one nutrient, while vegetables gift us with tiny amounts of many requisite nutrients. According to the nonprofit Produce for Better Health Foundation, plant phytochemicals may act as antioxidants, protect and regenerate essential nutrients and work to deactivate cancer-causing substances. So, the more color on our plates, the better. Yellow and orange—in squash and some tomatoes—point to higher levels of vitamins C and A. The beta-carotene behind these colors is renowned for supporting healthy eyesight. Dark green—in leafy greens and cabbages—evidences higher levels of vitamins K, B and E. Chlorophyll creates the color and indicates its welldocumented detoxifying properties. Red—in red bell peppers and tomatoes—indicates vitamin C. Lycopene, which provides the color, is widely associated with lowering the risk of prostate and breast cancers. Purple and blue—in radicchio, red cabbage and eggplant—deliver vitamins C and K. Anthocyanins that create the color are powerful antioxidants geared to keep us heart-healthy. natural awakenings

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Paws & Claws Holistic Animal Hospital Alternative and Integrative Medicine for Pets by Charles Lewis

hawn Messonnier received a Doctor of Vetmonths longer than average. Our typical client exerinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M in ercises, uses organic food and supplements on her 1987, and says that over the years as a veterifamily and often doesn’t vaccinate her children, narian, he saw too many pets that he couldn’t help but we also see many people from a wide sociowith conventional medications. Messonnier says he economic circle who simply want their pets to wanted to find a better, safer, more economical way, stay healthy and reduce veterinary visits for illness. so in 1991, he opened Paws & Claws Holistic AniMost clients would be surprised that we often help mal Hospital, which utilizes alternative and integrapets diagnosed with ‘incurable’ diseases for whom tive medicine to help to help pets, including dogs, euthanasia is recommended. Most of these sick cats, birds, reptiles and small mammals. pets can be helped and often cured or saved with He explains, “Integrative medicine involves Shawn Messonnier the proper integrative therapies.” minimal use of conventional medications unless Messonnier specializes in naturopathic disabsolutely necessary, and then typically tiny doses are used ease prevention and treatment. “While we treat all sizes and for short periods of time. We also employ Chinese and Westspecies of pets including birds, reptiles and small mammals ern herbal medicine, nutritional supplementation, homethat have numerous medical conditions, we are best known opathy, homotoxicology, autosanguis detoxification therapy, for our treatment of pets with skin problems and cancer,” he acupuncture, cold laser and dietary therapy. We are the only notes. “We are also known for our safe, holistic anesthetic hospital in North Texas to employ inexpensive blood testing approach, so that all pets, even elderly pets with medical for early diagnosis of cancer and inflammatory diseases and issues, can be safely sedated/anesthetized for any procedure. in-hospital blood vaccine titer testing; a natural alternative to Our patients wake up immediately and are sent home fully vaccines.” awake shortly after a procedure.” Messonnier says, “All of our therapies are proprietary In addition to running his local pet hospital, Messonnier and have been developed over many years of research. All are is also an award-winning radio talk show host, author, and science-based. Our supplements are manufactured in the U.S. formulator of a line of natural pet products. His show Dr. and tested for toxicity, palatability, contamination and correct Shawn, The Natural Vet, can be heard on Martha Stewart Radosage and ingredients. We have developed many unique dio, and his natural line of pet products, Dr. Shawn Naturals protocols for wellness and disease treatment unavailable any- and books are available at PetCareNaturally.com. where else.” Pet parents that want to say no to unnecessary vaccines, Natural Awakenings readers receive 10 percent off their first chemicals, and drugs and yes to natural health and wellness visit to Paws & Claws Holistic Animal Hospital, located at are their primary clients, says Messonnier. “Based upon our 2145 W. Park, in Plano. For appointments, call 972-867experience, our patients tend to live two-to-five years longer 8800 or visit PawsAndClawsAnimalHospital.com. See ad, than average and our cancer patients typically live six to 12 page 12. 20

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For the first time, flexibility and mobility rolling ranks in the top 20 of the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends.

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ROLLING FOR FITNESS DIY Rollers Ease Pain and Aid Flexibility by Randy Kambic

ore amateur and serious athletes, people wanting to ease stiffness due to sedentary work and seniors are enjoying a new DIY way to massage out the kinks at home that’s becoming recognized for its benefits by experts worldwide. For the first time, flexibility and mobility rolling ranks in the top 20 of the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends. Made predominantly of foam and hard rubber, the rollers can “massage, relieve muscle tightness and muscle spasms, increase circulation, ease muscular discomfort and assist in the return to normal activity,” according to the organization’s Health & Fitness Journal, which notes a growing market for the devices. Dr. Walter Thompson, professor of kinesiology and health with Georgia State University, in Atlanta, was the lead author of the survey. He says, “Personal trainers have found that it works for their clients. We’ve also seen an increase in popularity in gyms and fitness clubs.” The trend is partly spawned by their use in Pilates. Thompson adds, “Tech devices, now central to our daily lives, have

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changed the way we plan and manage our workouts.” Yet, as with other such equipment, users must be educated on how to employ the rollers on their own. Most rollers are available in smooth or ribbed textures in different sizes and densities. Sets include one for deep tissue rolling, self-myofascial release and trigger point relief, designed to aid muscles related to the back, hips, arms, glutes and hamstrings. Dr. Spencer H. Baron, president of NeuroSport Elite, in Davie, Florida, was the 2010 National Sports Chiropractor of the Year and served as a chiropractic physician for the Miami Dolphins football team for 19 years. He starts patients out with rollers during office appointments, especially those with sports injuries. “It empowers them to take charge of their fitness,” he says. “Those standing or sitting all day at work may need it even more than athletes do to improve circulation and stimulate the nervous system.” While rollers can be administered to hamstrings and quadriceps by hand, he attests that the back is the most commonly targeted region, and suggests two corresponding maneuvers: Lie

down with a foam roller under the neck at home. Gently roll it across to each shoulder blade, and then center it and roll it down to the buttocks; even to the hamstrings. Next, assume a squatting position against a wall and place a roller between the center of the back and the wall, gently rise up, and then sink down. It’s also possible do this at work in private. Baron and his colleagues believe that rollers are beneficial to use on the shoulders and arms of tennis players and baseball pitchers. “I like the metaphor of a chef rolling dough in the kitchen. With a similar motion, you’re kneading muscles and tendons, improving blood flow and circulation to sore areas,” he says. Jason Karp, Ph.D., the 2011 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Personal Trainer of the Year and creator of his company’s Run-Fit certification program, has seen the popularity of the devices on the rise with runners. “People like gadgets” that can help them, he notes. “Runners get tight from running, and rollers can help alleviate that tightness. I know a lot of runners that swear by them.” Karp, a California author of six books, including Running for Women and his upcoming The Inner Runner, feels that rollers are especially wellsuited for post-workout use. “The rollers are basically a form of self-myofascial release, which helps relax muscles by putting pressure on tight areas to cause the muscle to relax via its reflex to tension,” he explains. It looks like this universally applicable and simple fitness tool will keep on rolling through this year and beyond. Randy Kambic, in Estero, Florida, is a freelance editor and writer for Natural Awakenings and other magazines.

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Meaty Truths Choosing Meat that’s Sustainable and Safe by Melinda Hemmelgarn

n his essay The Pleasures of Eating, Wendell Berry, a Kentucky farmer and poet, writes: “If I am going to eat meat, I want it to be from an animal that has lived a pleasant, uncrowded life outdoors, on bountiful pasture, with good water nearby and trees for shade.” He, like a growing number of conscious eaters, wants no part of the industrial meat system in which animals are raised in concentrated animal feeding operations. Media coverage has helped educate consumers previously unaware of how their food is produced and why it matters. The documentary film Food Inc., as well as books like Fast Food Nation, by Eric Schlosser and The Chain, by Ted Genoways, describe common livestock industry practices that mistreat animals, pollute water and air, endanger workers and threaten public health. With increased understanding of the connections between diet and health, climate, environment and social justice, even many Americans that still like the taste of hamburger and steak have sided with Berry; they want sustainably raised, humane and healthful red meat.

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latest nutritional science. In 2015, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee attempted to include the concept of sustainability. The committee, which included top nutrition scientists, defined sustainable diets as “a pattern of eating that promotes health and well-being and provides food security for the present population while sustaining human and natural resources for future generations.” It made the case that a diet higher in plant-based foods and lower in animalbased foods both promotes health and protects the environment—resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions, and less energy, land and water use. But political pressure from the livestock industry prevailed, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell jointly announced, “We do not believe that the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the appropriate vehicle for this important policy conversation about sustainability.” Instead, they advised the committee to focus solely on nutritional and dietary information. In her book Food Politics, nutritionist and author Marion Nestle explains that recommendations to decrease consumption have never been popular with the food industry. Nonetheless, Roni Neff, Ph.D., who

directs the Center for a Livable Future’s Food System Sustainability and Public Health Program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in Baltimore, recommends consuming less red meat in particular, because of its large environmental footprint. Neff points out, “Thirty percent of greenhouse gas emissions are connected to red meat.” However, not all red meat is created equal. In her book Defending Beef, environmental lawyer and cattle rancher Nicolette Hahn Niman makes a case for sustainable meat production, noting, “Well-managed grazing could be part of an effective strategy to combat climate change.” In their book The New Livestock Farmer, authors Rebecca Thistlethwaite and Jim Dunlop praise the increase in farmers producing pasture-raised, ethical meats and the growing number of farmers selling directly to people that reject the industrial system. Neff likewise supports such sustainable livestock agriculture, which integrates pasture-raised animals on farms, rather than isolating them on feedlots, where they typically eat a grain-based diet (such as genetically engineered corn) and receive growth stimulants, including hormones and antibiotics.

Risky Hormones and Antibiotics Mike Callicrate, a St. Francis, Kansas, rancher educated in the industrial model of meat production, is considered an expert on its negative consequences. He served as an advisor for Food Inc., and Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Callicrate observes, “The same chemical compounds that athletes are banned from using in baseball are used to produce our food animals, which our children eat in the hot dogs at the ballgame.” According to the USDA, about 90 percent of feedlot cattle receive hormone implants to promote growth. Yet the European Union Scientific Committee on Veterinary Measures Relating to Public Health reports that the use of natural and artificial growth hormones in beef production poses a potential risk to human health, especially among children.

Because climate change is accelerating and is already causing a multitude of adverse effects, and the footprint of our current food system is massive, we urgently need to create a national food supply that is both healthy and sustainable. ~Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard School of Public Health Concerns about growth-promoting drugs led the American Academy of Pediatrics to call for studies that directly measure their impact on children through milk and meat. The President’s Cancer Panel Report on Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk also states, “Growth hormones may contribute to endocrine disruption in humans.” Their dietary recommendations include choosing meat raised without hormones and antibiotics.

Rising Resistance Antibiotic resistance is now one of the world’s most critical public health problems, and it’s related to misuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Antibiotic resistance— when bacteria don’t respond to the drugs designed to kill them—threatens to return us to the time when simple infections were often fatal.” Veterinarian and food safety consultant Gail Hansen, of Washington, D.C., explains that bacteria naturally develop resistance anytime we use antibiotics. “The problem is overuse and misuse; that’s the recipe for disaster.” She explains that more than 70 percent of the antibiotics sold in the U.S. are not used to treat sick animals, but to promote growth and reduce the risk of infection related to raising animals in unsanitary, overcrowded spaces. A recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states: Adding antibiotics to the feed of healthy

livestock “often leave the drugs ineffective when they are needed to treat infections in people.” The AAP supports buying meat from organic farms, because organic farming rules prohibit the nontherapeutic use of antibiotics. Stacia Clinton, a registered dietitian in Boston who works with the international nonprofit Health Care Without Harm, assists hospitals in both reducing meat on their menus and increasing purchases of meat from animals raised without antibiotics. The goal is to reduce the growing number of antibiotic-resistant infections that cost hospitals and patients billions of dollars each year. A Friends of the Earth report, Chain Reaction: How Top Restaurants Rate on Reducing Use of Antibiotics in Their Meat Supply, revealed that most meat served by American’s top chain restaurants come from animals raised in industrial facilities where they are fed antibiotics. Only two out of 25 chains, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread, report that the majority of their meat is raised without routine antibiotics. A recent study by Consumers Union also found antibiotic-resistant bacteria on retail meat samples nationwide. In California, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 27, making his the first state to ban the use of routine low doses of antimicrobial drugs that are medically important to humans to promote livestock weight gain or feed efficiency. The bill doesn’t go into effect until January 2018, but will contribute to making meat safer and antibiotic drugs more effective.

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Dietary advice to reduce the consumption of red and processed meats, regardless of how the animals are raised, is not new. Kelay Trentham, a registered dietitian in Tacoma, Washington, who specializes in cancer prevention and treatment, points out that joint reports from the World Cancer Research Fund International and American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) since 2007 have recommended restricting consumption of red meat to less than 18 ounces a week and avoiding processed meats.

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In 2015, the World To be interested composition, with meat Health Organization from cattle raised on in food, but not in pasture (grass) containing International Agency for Research on Cancer food production, higher levels of benefi(IARC) classified procial omega-3 fatty acids is clearly absurd. compared to meat from cessed meat (like hot dogs, ham, sausages, animals fed grain. ~Wendell Berry corned beef and beef According to medijerky) as “carcinogenic to cal doctor and National humans” and red meat (beef, veal, pork, Institutes of Health researcher Captain lamb, mutton, horse and goat) as “prob- Joseph Hibbeln, consuming fewer ably carcinogenic to humans.” Risk omega-6 fatty acids and more omegaincreases with amount consumed, and 3s may be one of the most important the evidence is strongest for the relation dietary changes for cutting the risk of of processed meats to colorectal cancer. chronic diseases, reducing inflamma Trentham explains some factors tion, improving mental health, enhancthat make red and processed meats ing children’s brain and eye developrisky. “Heating or smoking meat creates ment and reducing worldwide incidence cancer-causing compounds. Processed of cardiovascular disease by 40 percent. meats contain salts, nitrates and nitrites; When it comes to eating meat, the a chemical mélange of preservatives agricultural practices, quantity conthat can increase risk,” she says. Trensumed, and methods of processing and tham and Karen Collins, a registered di- cooking make a difference. It turns out etitian and advisor to the AICR, concur that what’s good for the environment is that the form of iron found in meat also good for animals and people, too. contributes to cancer risk. Still, the IARC report recognizes, Melinda Hemmelgarn is an award“Eating meat has known health benwinning registered dietitian, writer efits.” Meat is a rich source of protein and Food Sleuth Radio host with and B vitamins, iron and zinc. LiveKOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. stock feed further influences nutritional Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

Grilling a Grass-Fed Steak Just Right by Melinda Hemmelgarn

hannon Hayes, farmer, nutritionist and author of The Farmer and the Grill: A Guide to Grilling, Barbecuing and Spit-Roasting Grassfed Meat… and for Saving the Planet, One Bite at a Time, says cooking grass-fed steaks at too-high temperatures, especially when grilling, is a common mistake. The West Fulton, New York, food expert describes how to achieve “a gorgeous sear on the outside, and a pink and juicy inside.” When working on a grill, light only one side. When hot, sear an inch-anda-quarter-thick steak for no more than two minutes per side, with the grill lid off. Make sure fat drippings don’t flare up flames, which will blacken and toughen the meat.

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After the sear, move the steaks to the unlit side of the grill and put the grill lid on. Let them finish cooking indirectly for five to seven minutes per pound. The lower temperature cooks the internal muscle fibers, but prevents them from contracting too rapidly and becoming chewy. As an alternative to grilling, use an oven and cast-iron skillet. Preheat the oven to 300° F. Next, heat the skillet over a high flame until smoke begins to rise off its surface. Coat the skillet with butter or tallow, then sear the meat for two minutes per side. Turn off the stove; leave steaks in the pan and move them to the oven, where they can finish cooking for five to seven minutes per pound. Source: TheRadicalHomemaker.net

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Fresh Dairy Right From the Farm by Anya Stone

ommy and Michelle Neu, owners of Circle N Dairy, near Gainesville, along with their son Kevin and fiancé Amber, like being good stewards of the land as family dairy farmers. To ensure the healthiest cows and subsequently the highest-quality, hormonefree milk, the Neus raise their own crops and provide a free-range living format for their herd. Wheat and barley are planted in the fall, and then cut at the most nutritional stage of the plant, giving the cows the best-quality feed, with more protein and energy. A healthy diet ensures the cows will produce all the milk they can without the use of hormones. “Our cows always have the freedom to be out on pastures, but during summer months when it’s hot and there’s little rain, there is not always enough quality grass available to keep them healthy, able to produce milk and maintain the needs of a calf growing inside them,” explains Michelle. “That’s why Circle N cows are fed silage (a high moisture forage stored in an upright airtight silo where it ferments, making it more digestible for the cows) yearround, along with a supplementation of a small amount of grain either barley or milo grown here at the dairy. This gives them energy and keeps them at a healthy weight.” “Sustainability is a big part of who we are and how we farm,” says Michelle. “We recycle all of the water used here at the dairy with our lagoon, as well as the manure. The recycled water is used to clean the free stall barn and irrigate our pastures, while the manure is composted and spread on the fields, putting rich nutrients back into the soil.” To control flies, the Neus opt for a natu ral method over chemicals. “We use gnat-

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sized parasitic wasps,” explains Michelle. They are nocturnal, burrowing insects that don’t bite or sting people or animals, but lay their eggs inside the fly pupae. This not only kills the fly, but also allows the wasp eggs to grow inside the deceased fly pupae to repeat the cycle. When the dairy was started in 1967, the laws were such that the Neus could only sell milk to commercial producers that pasteurized it, used it in dairy products or packaged it for retail sale. Now. Circle N Dairy has one permit for commercial sales and another to sell milk directly from farm in its natural, raw state. “Our children, and now grandchildren, have all grown up drinking raw milk, which is protein-rich, contains water- and fat-soluble vitamins, a broad spectrum of minerals and is more digestible, due in part to the intact lactose-digesting bacteria and naturally occurring enzymes which don’t get killed off in a pasteurizing process,” says Michelle. “Raw milk doesn’t have to be enriched or fortified, the good stuff is already in there.” She says their milk is tested on a daily basis. “Every tank of milk produced here is tested for pathogens, antibiotics and somatic cell count. Plus, it’s tested monthly by the state inspector. We love educating people about farming, milk production and of course, the value of raw milk, too.” They offer regular farm tours and encourage people to see the process and taste the milk. Circle N Dairy is located near Gainesville, four miles west of I-35, on U.S. 82. For more information, call Michelle Neu at 940-372-0343, or visit CircleNDairy.com. See ad, page 6. natural awakenings

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The Eyes Tell Our Story

How Integrative Doctors See Into Whole-Body Health by Linda Sechrist

o poets, the eyes have long been known as windows to the soul. Systemically trained ophthalmologists, optometrists and functional medicine doctors see these organs as a potential indicator of high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related

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effects and nutritional deficiencies, as well as sites for potential glaucoma and macular degeneration. The connection between overall health and eye health is rarely addressed during conventional eye exams, which are based on standard protocols for

prescribing eyeglasses, drugs or surgery. Conventionally trained optometrists and ophthalmologists, lacking education in nutrition and alternative approaches, treat the eyes as isolated organs. In contrast, systemically oriented, holistic eye experts treat them as integrated parts of the whole body. Eye doctors like Marc R. Grossman, doctor of optometry, a co-founder of Natural Eye Care, Inc., of New Paltz, New York, and Edward C. Kondrot, a medical doctor and founder of the Healing the Eye & Wellness Center, in Fort Myers, Florida, take such a preventive and integrative approach. They recommend good whole foods nutrition, supplemented with antioxidants and plant-based formulations of omega-6 and omega-3 oils, together with adequate sleep and exercise. Key complementary treatments can be effective in improving sight and reversing some conditions. Grossman, also a licensed acupuncturist, explains in his book Greater Vision: A Comprehensive Program for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Clarity how he incorporates the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of vision into his philosophy of eye care. At Somers Eye Center, in Somers, New York, he uses a full range of mind-body therapies, combined with conventional methods to address dry eye syndrome, nearsightedness, farsightedness, macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma.

Kondrot, a leading board-certified homeopathic ophthalmologist, uses a slit-lamp binocular microscope to examine the complex living tissue of the eyes. The author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, he’s experienced in regeneration nutrition and maintains that our overall health impacts our vision. His toolbox includes multimodal protocols like homeopathy, detoxification, oxygen therapy, low-level microcurrent to stimulate cellular activity, palming (using the hands over closed eyes) and other alternative methods to reverse visual loss. He regularly uses the Myers’ cocktail, an intravenous therapy with a high concentration of B-complex and C vitamins, taurine (an amino sulfonic acid), trace minerals and zinc. “Regardless of your eye condition, regular eye exercises can increase eye muscle flexibility and support circulation for better delivery of oxygen, essential nutrients and the flow of energy to the eyes,” says Grossman. He notes that “Aerobic Exercise Protects Retinal Function and Structure from LightInduced Retinal Degeneration,” a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience in 2014, was the first of its kind to link physical exercise with improved retinal health and prevention of common eye diseases. While Kondrot emphasizes that vitamins A, C, D and E are essential to eye health, particularly in preventing macular degeneration, he cautions that taking a supplement is no substitute for expanding the diet to include foods such as kale, spinach, parsley, collard greens, cooked broccoli, green peas, pumpkin and Brussels sprouts. All include lutein and zeaxanthin, two types of important carotenoids contained within the retina and found in the leaves of most green plants. Digestive enzymes, probiotics and the amino acid betaine are also necessary to facilitate better absorption of nutrients. Dr. Connie Casebolt, board certified in family medicine and founder of GFM Wellness, in Greenville, South Carolina, practices with a whole body-mind perspective and incorporates supplements in patient disease prevention and wellness plans. “As the eye is bathed in the same chemicals and nutrients as the

rest of the body, eye conditions can be affected by problems affecting the rest of the body,” she says. “Low adrenals can contribute to macular degeneration. Additionally, disruption of the energy flowing through acupuncture meridians related to teeth affected by root canals can also affect the eyes. “ She likes the book Whole Body Dentistry, by Mark Breiner, a doctor of dental surgery, because it includes numerous case histories of systemic illnesses, including eye disorders, that improve with better oral health. “Trying to sustain good health and avoiding toxins such as tobacco and excess sugar can definitely help in maintaining good vision,” explains Casebolt. Sensitive, complex and composed of more than 2 million working parts, the eyes are their own phenomenon. Annual eye exams are important at every age to help us do what’s needed to maintain our precious gift of sight. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Simple Ways to Get Kitty to Behave by Sandra Murphy

hree million cats end up in shelters every year, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Owners cite landlord restrictions or allergies in the family as leading reasons. Often, the animal is blamed for an easily fixed behavior problem; the Wake County Animal Center, in Raleigh, North Carolina, interprets rationales such as, “Kitty has a sensitive stomach [throws up] or pees under the bed [likely a urinary tract infection].” “I prefer to call such things issues, not problems. They’re often evidence of natural instincts that need to be redirected,” says Anne Moss, owner of TheCatSite.com, from Tel Aviv, Israel. “A vet visit will rule out physical concerns so you can move on to behavioral issues.” Once a cat’s adapted to living with humans, life becomes more pleasant for everyone. Cats can be trained. Dallas cat owner Bettina Bennett of WhichBoxMedia. com advises, “Start early, attach rewards and be consistent. Our four cats don’t scratch the furniture, come when

called and know when it’s bedtime.” Clicker training works well, adds Becky Morrow, a doctor of veterinarian medicine who teaches at Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh. “I have 13 cats living in my home and a sanctuary housing 65 more. They’ve learned to walk on a leash and obey commands.” Dr. Jeff Werber, a Los Angeles veterinarian, has found that scratching furniture, biting people, nocturnal activity, throwing up and ignoring the litter box are the five most common complaints. Scratching lets Kitty leave her scent, stretch and shed old claws. He suggests, “Get a scratching post, but don’t put it in an-out-of-the-way location. Cats like to be where we are. Start with it in the center of the room and gradually move it to the corner.” Measure how tall a cat is when standing on her hind legs with front legs fully extended. Get a post that is half again as tall so she can really

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stretch. Gently rub her paws on the post first, and then dab on a bit of catnip as added enticement. Cats don’t like unfamiliar textures, so avoidance training tools can include laying aluminum foil or backing-side-up carpet runners over furniture arms and cushions plus double-sided sticky tape at the corners to preserve upholstery. When humans become a target for a cat’s pounces, use toys as decoys. A short play session will satisfy their desire to hunt. Leave curtains open so she can see outside, clear shelves for climbing and have a cat tree or window shelf for optimum viewing. A nearby bird feeder will hold a feline’s attention for hours. Werber advises, “For undisturbed household sleep, get the cat toys out about an hour before your bedtime. Fifteen minutes of play will tire a pet. Let him calm down and then feed him. A full cat is a sleepy cat.” Some cats nibble, while others gulp food and then throw up. The recommended antidote is to feed smaller amounts several times a day. Cats should eat both dry and wet food to get carbohydrates and meat, Werber advises. Throwing up can be a sign of hairballs, even if unseen. Put the cat on a natural hairball remedy once a day for four days, then two times a week, until the vomiting stops. A touch of non-petroleum jelly on the cat’s nose or a bit of fish oil or pumpkin in her food will work. When cats ignore the litter box, note what’s changed—the type of litter, location of the box, a lurking stray cat or the pet’s health. Arthritic cats find it hard to climb into a tall-sided box. Felines feel vulnerable when using the box, and like to know what’s around them—a lidless box makes them feel safer says Werber. The rule is to have one more litter box than there are cats. If the house is more than one story tall, food, water, beds and litter should be available on every level. “All cats should be kept indoors, microchipped and wearing a colorful collar and tags,” says Werber. Colors give birds fair warning if a cat ever goes outside. With time and attention, any cat can become an active, well-behaved family member. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Parents that model self-care help their children learn to care for themselves. ~ Sheila Pai, author, Nurturing You

Nighttime Parenting

Fostering Healthful Sleep by Stephanie Dodd

According to the American Psychological Association, up to 70 percent of children experience sleep disturbances that affect their emotional and physical well-being.

arents frequently awakened by a child’s interrupted slumber typically are torn between the need to care for their own health and that of their child. The goal is to

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meet everyone’s needs, so that adequate adult sleep doesn’t feel like child neglect. Solutions are feasible if the parent is emotionally equipped to feel continuing empathy for their little one and secure in their choices for resolution, regardless of setbacks or delays. Uncovering the real reasons that a child stays alert at bedtime or wakes during the night—such as inconsistent timing of sleep cycles, excessive fatigue, insufficient physical activity, hunger, pain, anxieties, inadequate downtime or a desire for continued interaction with a parent—is the first step. With so many variables, frustration can impede the workings of parental intuition, which is key to the process, as is testing individual possible solutions long enough to assess the result and then confidently move forward.

Internal Calm Expecting a child to feel so empowered that they can fall asleep on their own is a good beginning. Lindsay Melda, of Atlanta, relates, “Our daughter used to wake us up by coming into our bed each night. Once I realized I was anxious about her sleeping alone in her room and was able to instead trust she was okay, she easily slept through the night, waking more rested. My own anxiety was causing her sleep disturbances.” Christine Gipple, of Oaklyn, New Jersey, a practitioner of non-violent communication, shares, “When my daughter is chatty at bedtime and I’m past ready for her to be in bed, I have to consciously pause, or I can snap at her, thus delaying bedtime. Granting myself just five minutes to reset myself and be present in the moment before I gently re-engage

is critical to the outcome.” Such checking in with ourselves helps keep a parent thinking positively. Law of Attraction specialist Cassie Parks, of Denver, Colorado, advises, “When you focus on the feeling you desire once a child is peacefully asleep, rather than the feeling you want to move away from, your chances for success greatly increase.” Noting how we envision nighttime unfolding or creating a nighttime vision board can help focus and maintain these feelings.

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Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey and an advanced Nutrition Response Testing practitioner, “Children may be devoid of minerals because of the filtered water we drink. Supplementing with minerals like magnesium or enriching the diet with trace minerals, sea salt and mineral-rich bone broth will promote a healthy immune system, along with a nervous system programmed for sleep.” Outlaw also advises, “A whole foods diet is paramount to children’s health and sleep ability. Parents should limit or eliminate artificial flavors, sweeteners and sugar; preferably at all times,

but at least an hour before bedtime.” When a parent takes the time to plan each step toward their goal of optimum sleep and feels secure in following through, they can create a personalized and consistent bedtime routine that fosters a sense of safety for children that feel heard and tended to and know what to expect. Children that gain the ability to naturally develop sleep skills reap lifelong health benefits. Stephanie Dodd is the author of the international bestseller, Good Baby, Bad Sleeper. She blogs at HeartCentered Sleep.com.

One method parents have successfully used is the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). It involves light tapping on specific points along the body’s energy meridians, like the collarbone or between the eyebrows, often accompanied by attention to current thoughts and feelings, in order to restore a balanced feeling. Karin Davidson, of Media, Pennsylvania, co-founder of the Meridian Tapping Techniques Association, says, “Including tapping with a supportive nighttime routine can be a godsend. It can relieve distress, whatever its source, increase feelings of security and promote a peaceful transition to sleep.” In clinical studies from the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare, EFT has been shown to counter the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol, contributing to decreased sleep disturbances. Marissa Wolf, of The Woodlands, Texas, relates, “We moved here from San Diego when my son was 34 months old. He was acting out in ways I’d never seen before, mourning the loss of his routine. Within weeks after we started tapping before school and at night, he was back to his happy self. Last night, he simply went to bed and fell asleep. Now when I see his builtup emotions, I know we need to tap.” (To learn more about EFT methods, visit emofree.com.)

Nourished Rest Good nutrition is also important to healthy sleep. According to Health Coach Sarah Outlaw, owner of the natural awakenings

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COLOR ME CALM Grownups De-Stress with Adult Coloring Books by Avery Mack

oloring books are no longer solely the domain of children. Immersion in this fun, creative pastime by adults even for just 30 minutes can constitute a focused meditation that relieves stress. Doctor of Psychology Nikki Martinez, in Chicago, says that famed psychotherapist Carl Jung believed coloring helps patients release anxiety. “It uses both sides of the brain and improves organizational and fine motor skills,” says Martinez. “After I underwent a major surgery, I was on bed rest for eight weeks, and adult coloring books were a lifesaver. They passed the time, were pretty and kept me in a constant state of calm. I devoured them.” Publishers Weekly reported combined 2015 sales of 1.75 million copies for the 10 bestselling adult coloring books through November. This trend was years in the making, originating when parents colored with their kids and sometimes on their own. Adults around the world now join coloring book clubs, hold related parties and take coloring breaks at work. Last fall, Barnes & Noble hosted the one-day AllAmerican Art Unwind, where customers colored and uploaded their results to Instagram and Twitter. Hallmark sent a crew of artists and calligraphers to select locations to help customers color their greeting cards. “We scheduled a coloring session for a 55-plus community workshop,” relates Ninah Kessler, a licensed clinical

social worker with the Sparks of Genius Brain Optimization Center, in Boca Raton, Florida. “People had so much fun they wouldn’t leave. It’s creative, portable and inexpensive. You never face blank paper because the lines are there; you just pick the colors. There’s no stress about possibly making mistakes.” “Animals, jungle or floral themes, and Zen-inspired mandalas are popular. Customers like realistic, intricate drawings,” explains Idalia Farrajota, a Dallas executive with Michaels craft stores, which offers free, in-store coloring sessions and provides supplies. (Download a free sample book at Tinyurl.com/ BotanicalColoringPages.) Johanna Basford, a renowned illustrator from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a hit with colorists, catering to their penchant for nature with Secret Garden, Enchanted Forest and her latest, Lost Ocean. “My daughter wanted to color her life, not do generic drawings,” says Dieter Marlovics, prompting him to establish Really Color.com, in Chicago. “Really-Color converts photos into coloring book pages to make individually tailored pages.” Try these eco-tips: Sprout pencils, made with sustainable wood and fruitand-vegetable-based dyed clay instead of lead, are topped by non-GMO seeds that can be planted when the pencil becomes short. Inktense’s water-soluble brightly colored pencils mimic pen and ink; add water for translucency. Select recycled paper books, soy crayons, watercolor paints and non-toxic markers.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 Musical Meditation for Inner Peace – Mar 2, 16, 30. 7:30-8:45pm. Bi-weekly sonic break with gentle bowls, gongs, and special guests creating a vibrational hum of relaxation, breath and deep listening. $25. Star Coyote Sound Temple, private residence near Coit & Parker, Plano. RSVP for address: 469344-6484. StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com.

Bye, Bye Birdie – 10-11:30am. Programs for ages 4-7 & 8-12. Learn about bird migration: where do the birds go and why; how do they know where and when to go? Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register: 903786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com. Home Grown Vegetables for Small Spaces – 10:15-11am. Learn the secrets to growing bountiful vegetables in containers and how to create plant combinations that are as pretty as any flowerbed. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-2221122. Calloways.com. Chakra Sound Journey – 10:30am-12pm. Crystal bowl and toning journey through the chakras for a total clearing and refilling of your body, mind, spirit. $30. Star Coyote Sound Temple, private residence near Coit & Parker, Plano. RSVP for address: 469344-6484. StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com.

THURSDAYS Reclaim Health Lectures – 6:307:30pm. With Laura Precourt, PScD. Mar topics include: Mar 3 & 31, Hormone, Stress and Depression; Mar 10, Unresolved Digestive Issues; Mar 17, Reversing Diabetes II; Mar 24, Unresolved Thyroid Issues. Free. Location varies. RSVP required, Reclaim Health: 972-943-9355. ReclaimHealthNow.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 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: 214-282-9058 or AhhhMazingLife.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 March Madness 5K Walk/Run & Reg’s 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Fundraiser – All proceeds benefit Reginald “Reg” Craddock who was diagnosed with ALS in 2001. Farmersville Jr High School, 501 Hwy 78W, Farmersville. More info, Brian: 214-212-7773 or Charlene: 214-504-6704.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Compost Fair – 9am-12pm. Learn the basics of turning that garden debris into garden gold through composting. Rotate through 6 learning stations as you find out what to put in, what to leave out, and how to mix, moisten and manage your way to successful soil enrichment. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Registration required by Mar 3: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

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

Vegetarian "Meatout" event – March 19, 10am-3pm, DeSoto Family Canoe: Try-It – 1-4pm. No experience necessary. Get an introduction to canoeing that includes basic strokes, boat safety and flat water maneuvers. All canoe and safety equipment provided. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. Pre-registration required: 972-562-5566 or HeardMuseum.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 6 Agape’s 7th Year Anniversary – 10:30am. Westin Stonebriar, 1549 Legacy Rd, Frisco. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeCSL.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 8 Dallas Sierra Club Meeting: Glacier National Park – 7-8:30pm. See beautiful scenery at Glacier National Park and learn about its glaciers that are melting rapidly and soon will be gone.

Primitive Survival Skills Class 1 – Mar 1213. Learn how to build a simple shelter using natural materials, start a fire without matches, and find safe drinking water. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com. Coppell Winter Farmers’ Market – Mar 12 & 26. 8am-12pm. Seasonal produce for the North Texas area, natural meats and eggs, seafood, organic dairy products, honey, teas, breads, mixes, flowers, plants, and more. Coppell Farmers’ Market, 768 W Main St, Coppell. CoppellFarmersMarket.org. Run of the Irish – 9am. Join us for the first annual run. Walkers welcome. No pets please. Join us at Ringo’s Pub after the race for an epic St Patrick’s Day celebration. Shops at Legacy, 5741 Legacy Dr, Ste 315, Plano. RunOfTheIrish.com. Woodpeckers at HNWR – 10-11:30am. Learn more about these interesting birds from Dr. Wayne Meyer, Associate Professor of Biology at Austin College. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.

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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.

Making an Inspiring Difference Workshop – 7-9pm. Dr. John Demartini will discuss how when we fully recognize and acknowledge the ripple effect we have on the lives of others, our drive to achieve our goals increases, we become prosperous and we become more inspired to contribute even more so that we leave an immortal legacy. $30/online registration; $35/at door. Westin Stonebriar, 1549 Legacy Rd, Frisco. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-4681331. AgapeCSL.com.

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NTREG Monthly Meeting – 10am-12pm. Meetings feature educational speakers. Location & more info: ntreg.org.

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Ropes Course Adventure Day – 1-4pm. Have a chance to participate in three High Rope Elements at least once (possibly more as time allows): Team Power Pole, Bessie’s Tree Climb, and an exciting chance to soar down 500-ft-long zip line. Plus, enjoy low ropes elements. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566. HeardMuseum.org. Perot Museum’s TECH Truck – 2:30-4:30pm. Engage in hands-on, maker-based science, engineering, technology, art and math (STEAM) experiences that foster creativity and confidence. The TECH truck will bring interactive discovery directly to the library by providing free sciencebased experiences to the public. Ages 8-12. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. 940-349-8752.

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savethedate SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Taino Spring Equinox Celebration – 11am. Hosted by Concilio Taino Guatu Ma Cu A Boriken. Discover who the Taino indigenous people were and who they are today. Join us for Areyto (ceremonial dance), arts and crafts, traditional food, learning about planting, and more fun activities. Living Ethics School, 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview. 214-544-8338. CenterForLivingEthics.org. ConcilioTainoPR.org.

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savethedate SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Unleash the Power of Essential Oils into Your Daily Life Workshop – 1-4pm. Have you ever wondered how nature’s most powerful plant essences may help keep you and your family healthy and mentally clear for all of life’s challenges? In this hands-on workshop, learn how to create a home “green medicine cabinet.” You will also prepare and take home with you 2 therapeutic products, each formulated by you. Presented by Ronit Mor, ND. $45/online registration; $50/at door. Star Coyote Sound Temple, Plano. RonitMor.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Vegetable & Herb Gardening – 6:30-8pm. Learn proper soil preparation, garden design, disease and insect identification, and the proper time to germinate vegetable seeds and/or when to transplant vegetables into your garden for the season. John & Judy Gay Library, 6861 W Eldorado, McKinney. Info & register: 972-547-7335, McKinneyTexas. org/Green.

savethedate WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 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. Musical Meditation for Inner Peace – 7:308:45pm. See Mar 2 description. $25. Star Coyote Sound Temple, private residence near Coit & Parker, Plano. RSVP for address: 469-344-6484. StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com.

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. Raptors of North Texas – 3:30pm. Discover their unique adaptations to hunt in woodland areas, wetlands and prairies. Raptors of different species and sizes used to demonstrate their capabilities. Ages 5 and up. Tickets available 1 hr before the show. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. 940-349-8752. Monthly Manifesting & Energy Clearing Call – 6pm. Do you want to release negative energy so you can create your dreams? Join Jennifer for this powerful call every 3rd Thurs of the month. $10. My Heart Reiki, 1113 Hampshire Ln, Ste 8, Richardson. Jennifer Cunnings: 972-816-6299.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 2016 Garden Show – Mar 19-20. Master Gardeners provide education on a number of gardening related subjects; local vendors sell wares, and experts speak on a variety of gardening related subjects. Myers Park and Event Center, 7117 Co Rd 166, McKinney. ccmgatx.org. Water-Wise Landscape Seminars – 9am-5pm. Water-Wise Landscape Design 101, 9am-12:30pm; Fantastic Plants for North Texas, 1:30-5pm. Landscape designer and author Bonnie Reese of Beautiful Landscapes will be the speaker at both sessions. First-time seminar attendees at each session will receive a copy of Reese’s book, Common Sense Landscaping (hard copy or electronic version). Free. Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension

Center Auditorium, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas. Register/ Info: 214-670-3155 or SaveDallasWater.com. Agape Women’s Breakfast with Friends – 9:3011am. Enjoy breakfast, check-in and support one another, and meet some new friends. Cafe Express Shops at Legacy, 5800 Legacy Dr, Plano. Danielle: 214-551-4185. AgapeCSL.com. Up Until Now...Workshop – 9:30am-1pm. With Dottie Gandy. Adding up until now to the end of any limiting belief or statement can have a transformative outcome; a concept that is as relevant in the workplace as it is in your personal life. $30. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeCSL.com. North Texas Electric Auto Association Meeting – 10am-12pm. Free; no registration required. Dallas MakerSpace (DMS), 1825 Monetary Ln, Ste 104, Carrollton. nteaa.org.

savethedate SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Meatout 2016 – 10am-3pm. Presented by the Black Vegetarian Society of Texas (BVSTX) in connection with national Great American Meatout. Keynote speaker, former NFL defensive lineman David Carter. Day also includes other speakers cooking and fitness demons, food sampling, health screenings, cruelty-free exhibitors, children’s activities and giveaways. DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E Pleasant Run, DeSoto. bvstx.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Citizens’ Climate Lobby Meeting – 2pm. Monthly agenda includes updates from around Denton, practice our monthly actions, and then call in to the national conference call featuring a well-known speaker (economists, scientists, politicians, military commanders, and thought leaders) on the topic of climate change. Denton Public Library’s Meeting Room, 502 Oakland St, Denton. CitizensClimateLobby.org/Chapters/TX_Denton.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Teddy Bear Parade – 11am. Bring your teddy bear for a bear-y fun StoryTime. Then, join the parade around the library and the park (weather permitting). Ages 1-6. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. 940-349-8752.

W Main St, Coppell. CoppellFarmersMarket.org. Tips & Tricks to Beautiful Roses – 10:15-11am. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-2221122. Calloways.com. Children’s Intro to Energy Healing – 2-3:30pm. Have child who is labeled Spectrum, too sensitive, awake, aware or highly responsive? Workshop helps teach you and your children 12 tools (meditation, chakras, grounding, centering, sending loving energy to themselves and their stuffed animals, pets and plants) for healing themselves energetically, empowerment and self-full care. $25. Star Coyote Sound Temple at Gideon Math & Reading Center, 3555 Murphy Rd, Richardson. RSVP; space limited: 214-236-4037. StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com. Gong Sound Journey – 6-7:30pm. Jodi Roberts leads your monthly sacred gong and crystal bowl sound journey. Jodi creates a resonance chamber with the big gongs and their harmonizing crystal bowls. A total sensory reboot and refill. $30. Star Coyote Sound Temple, private residence near Coit & Parker, Plano. RSVP for address: 469-344-6484. StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 Primitive Survival Skills Day Camp: Water and Cordage – Empower yourself and your family with the skills to survive. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com. Composting – 6:30-8:30pm. Don’t bag your leaves. Compost them. Compost is one of the best ways to amend your soil and mulch. Fire Station #7, 861 S Independence Pkwy, McKinney. Info & register: 972-547-7335, McKinneyTexas.org/Green.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Musical Meditation for Inner Peace – 7:308:45pm. See Mar 2 description. $25. Star Coyote Sound Temple, private residence near Coit & Parker, Plano. RSVP for address: 469-344-6484. StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Making an Inspiring Difference Workshop – 7-9pm. Dr. John Demartini will discuss how when we fully recognize and acknowledge the ripple effect we have on the lives of others, our drive to achieve our goals increases, we become prosperous and we become more inspired to contribute even

more so that we leave an immortal legacy. $30/ online registration; $35/at door. Westin Stonebriar, 1549 Legacy Rd, Frisco. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-4681331. AgapeCSL.com.

plan ahead 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, 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.

TUESDAY, MAY 10 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.

Rain Barrels 101 – 7-8pm. Learn how to install, use and maintain your rain barrel(s). Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Tomato & Fruit Talk – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about growing tomatoes and different types of fruits in North Texas. Presenter: Dr. Greg Church, Horticultural AgriLife Extension Agent, Collin County. John & Judy Gay Library, 6861 W Eldorado, McKinney. Info & register: 972-547-7335, McKinneyTexas.org/Green.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Coppell Winter Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. See Mar 12 listing. Coppell Farmers’ Market, 768

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sunday 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. 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: 972-231-3993. 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.

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. AngelasCrosswalk.com. 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.

Living Ethics School Spring Equinox Celebration with the Taino – March 13, 11am, Fairview 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.

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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. 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.

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.

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

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. Dallas Museum of Art – 11am-3pm. 1st Tues. Programming designed specifically for children age 5

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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. 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-CountyArcheological-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.

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

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

thursday 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. 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. Reclaim Health Lectures – 6:30-7:30pm. With Laura Precourt, PScD. Mar topics include: Mar 3 & 31, Hormone, Stress and Depression; Mar 10, Unresolved Digestive Issues; Mar 17, Reversing Diabetes II; Mar 24, Unresolved Thyroid Issues. Free. Location varies. RSVP required, Reclaim Health: 972-943-9355. ReclaimHealthNow.com.

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: 214-872-8592. 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 The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center 1st Saturday Events – Various topics and activities each month. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Info: 469-9649696, BPRaptorCenter.org. 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 permitting. 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: 972231-3993. 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. 2nd Saturday Bird Walk – Thru May. 8am. Learn more about birding. These walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird

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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.

spotting and identification techniques. Included in general admission. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.

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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. Homestead Open House – 12-3pm. 3rd Sat. Time subject to change during heat of summer. The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is home to several historic structures, most notably the Minor-Porter Log House, which dates to about 1869. Volunteers on hand to guide visitors through the structures and answer questions in this informal tour. Visitors welcome to arrive at any time during the open hours and tour at their own pace. Regular admission to LLELA: $5/person; free/age 5 & under. No additional charge for tour. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-7980. 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.

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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 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

HAIR COLOR STUDIOS

9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.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 26.

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 8.

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 16.

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 32.

BRAIN OPTIMIZATION GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME Robin Bollinger, Licensed IM Trainer Near Preston Rd and Main St, Frisco 214-693-9601 PerformanceRev.wordpress.com

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 23.

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.

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 13.

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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.

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.

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 • SmileRanchDentistry.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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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 37.

FITNESS AHHHMAZING LIFE

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

FIT N PILATES

Shannon Rene 5160 Village Creek Dr, #400, Plano 75093 214-789-5563 • FitNPilates.com

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LITTLE ORCHARD PECANS

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 6.

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 26.

EDEN NATURAL FOODS CO-OP EdenNaturalFoods.com

Members purchase food online, directly from north and east Texas farms. We go get it for you, so you can pick up your food at our location, just 15 minutes east of downtown Plano.

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!

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 214-736-1954 • 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 19.

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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 12.

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 26.

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HORMONE REPLACEMENT

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.

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TWIST 25

Bioidentical DHEA cream 888-489-4782 • Twist25.com

SPICE BAZAAR INDIAN GROCERY

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.

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 26.

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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 8.

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 32.

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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MEDICAL 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 26.

HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

ALINA OLTEANU, MD, PHD

MEDITATION MEDITATION FOR BUSY PEOPLE

RONIT MOR SPA & WELLNESS

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Ronit Mor, ND, Licensed Aesthetician 6400 W Plano Pkwy, Ste 6, Plano 214-973-0482 • RonitMor.com

ANIMAL HOUSE VETERINARY CHIROPRACTIC

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 16.

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PILATES FIT N PILATES

Shannon Rene 5160 Village Creek Dr, #400, Plano 75093 214-789-5563 • FitNPilates.com

PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

ALINA OLTEANU, MD, PHD

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 33.

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.

PEST CONTROL

Alina Olteanu, MD, Chopra Center Certified Instructor 214-736-1954 • MeditateWithAlina.com

NATURAL PEST SOLUTIONS

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.

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.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS

Dr. Crystal Sale 972-251-0545 • AnimalHouseChiro.com

Jarrod Arnold, Owner 469-585-0234 • GuysInGreen.com

REIKI MY HEART REIKI

Jennifer Cunnings 1113 Hampshire Lane, Ste. 8, Richardson 972-816-6299 • MyHeartReiki.com

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.

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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.

any exercise forms – aerobic, yoga, weights, walking and more – have been shown to benefit mood. ~Andrew Weil

SHOULDER PAIN SOLUTIONS NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

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.

721 Tradonna Ln, Hurst, TX 817-918-3939 • DFWAcutonics.com Mary@DFWAcutonics.com

Certified Acutonics practitioner and instructor, Facial Soundscapes practitioner. Restore body, mind, emotions and spirit to a balanced and healthy state through vibrational sound tuning forks used on acupuncture points, chakras and energy fields. Facials using acupuncture points and Chinese herbs yield dramatic results naturally. CEU/ PDA classes for massage therapists and acupuncturists. Self/family care workshops.

STAR COYOTE SOUND TEMPLE

Jodi Roberts, Founder Coit Rd and Parker, Plano 75075 469-344-6484 • StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com Jodi activates your creative energy for health, clarity of purpose and inner peace through sound healing, shamanic practices and multidimensional shadow transformation. See ad, page 36.

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 19.

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

Jodi Roberts, Founder Coit Rd and Parker, Plano 75075 469-344-6484 • StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com Founded by anthropologist Jodi Roberts and Kris Sands, Star Coyote Sound Temple is a safe, sacred space for private and group sessions and classes by appointment only. We focus on creativity, music, health, relaxation, communication and fun in a community setting. Sound and energy healing, massage and workshops are offered for all ages. See ad, page 36.

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

DFW THERMOGRAPHY

Carla Garcia 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.

Providing FDA-cleared Computer Regulation Thermography (CRT) to progressive practitioners for over 10 years. Whole Body Thermography reveals functionality of internal organs including breasts, teeth, lymphatics, thyroid, liver, kidneys and heart. Subtle changes can be detected ~10 years before dysfunction develops. See ad, page 21.

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

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

VETERINARY SERVICES ANIMAL HOUSE VETERINARY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Crystal Sale 972-251-0545 • AnimalHouseChiro.com See ad, page 30.

PAWS & CLAWS PET HOSPITAL

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

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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.

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.

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