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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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Kids Organize to

Save Our Oceans

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newsbriefs Counselor Kip Watson Embraces Multimedia Platform

icensed Professional Counselor, sports psychology professional and Certified High Performance Coach Kip Watson can be heard from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays on 1190AM Dallas/Fort Worth, and select markets nationwide, as well as on the iHeartRadio app. She co-hosts a talk show and offers free Kip Watson video tips for subscribers. Committed to helping others, Watson also gives support to the community and her clients by offering daily “KipFit tips” posts on her YouTube channel which can also be viewed on Facebook. Topics include confidence, focus, overcoming mistakes, achieving consistent performance, managing emotions, dealing with anxiety, doubt and gaining mental toughness. For more information, call 214-543-4108 or visit BrainCodeCorp.com. See listings, pages 22 and 31.

Study Permaculture in Plano

icholas Burtner has opened the nonprofit School of Permaculture in Plano. He interned at the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia, attended the Earthship Academy for natural and recycled building construction, in Taos, New Mexico, and worked in all of the major climate regions Nick Burtner worldwide. Burtner now brings his expertise and passion for teaching, designing and consulting to DFW. The School of Permaculture focuses on the education of individuals and groups to relearn how to work and harmonize with natural systems for everyday living needs such as housing, food, clean water and community. Classes range from one hour to one-day workshops that include an introduction to permaculture and information on local wild edibles, teas, tinctures, whole system gardening and permaculture design certification. Burtner states, “We want everyone that wants it to be able to attend and afford our permaculture design course. That’s why we offer an entirely new format which includes a ‘come-when-you-can’ course schedule that integrates with your schedule, a flexible payment plan and kids ages 12 to 17 can come with you free!” For more information, call 214-856-8477 or visit SchoolOfPermaculture.com. See ad, page 6. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs ManeGait Country Fair Benefits Special Needs Program

odeled after old-fashioned county fairs, the Mane Gait Country Fair will be held April 29, providing wholesome fun for the whole family with carnival games, pony rides, a petting zoo, music, food, shopping and more in a 25,000-square-foot riding arena at ManeGait’s 14-acre property in McKinney. All proceeds will benefit ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship, a nonprofit that provides therapeutic riding programs to 140 adults and children with physical, emotional, cognitive, sensory and behavioral disabilities. Certified instructors lead the programs with the assistance of 20 skilled therapy horses and a team of over 275 volunteers each week. Location: 3160 N. Custer, McKinney. For more information, call 469-742-9611.

Keep Denton Beautiful Redbud Festival for Arbor Day

eep Denton Beautiful, Inc. (KDB) will host the 24th annual Denton Redbud Festival at the Denton Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 22, with vendor booths, plant sales, home improvement products and local/handmade crafts and special activities for Arbor Day. At KDB’s popular Free Tree Class, participants receive a free tree after attending a 30-minute tree care class led by certified tree care professionals. Tree recipients must agree to plant the tree within the Denton city limits, and will be asked to register the planting address at the time of the giveaway. Activities include a live TRASHion Runway Show at noon, educational workshops throughout the day and live music performances by local Denton musicians. Face painting and a Kids Zone with bounce houses will be available for the younger set. Local printer Pan Ector Industries will be live printing exclusive Redbud Festival and Keep Denton Beautiful merchandise all day. Other Arbor Day events include a tree-themed story time for children and their caregivers at 11 a.m., hosted by the Denton Public Library. The first 50 children to arrive for the story time will receive a free children’s book. Admission is free. Location: 321 E. McKinney St. For a complete schedule of events, visit kdb.org and DentonTreeInitiative.com.

The Cupping Guru Has a New Location

ana Russell, a certified advanced cupping therapist, certified medical massage therapist and owner of The Cupping Guru, has relocated to 17480 Dallas Parkway, Suite 110, in Dallas, inside Mor Dana Russell Wellness Concepts. Cupping is a traditional, comfortable and effective treatment that uses negative pressure, or suction, rather than compression, for bodywork ranging from myofascial release to lymphatic drainage. Russel says cupping rapidly facilitates rigid soft tissue release, loosens and lifts connective tissues, breaks up adhesions and drains stagnation. It increases blood and lymph flow to skin and muscles in a way not possible with compression. Benefits of cupping include lymphatic drainage and fascia release; cellulite smoothing and toning; detoxifying tissues and adhesion removal; colon stimulation; spider vein and scar tissue lightening; and relief from arthritis, fibromyalgia and sciatica. For more information, call 469-831-2795 or visit Cupping. guru. See listing, page 27.

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Pure Glow Opens Boutique in McKinney

ure Glow, located inside Doozieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner on the Downtown Square at 208 East Louisiana Street, in McKinney, Angela Brown is having a grand opening from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., April 8, to mark the opening their first boutique retail location. Consultations will be available so women will have the opportunity to receive assistance in transitioning from traditional cosmetics to healthier alternatives. Pure Glow is a brand of skin care and makeup that began in June 2013 with products that contain recognizable ingredients and blend them with a personal touch. Owner Angela Brown spent 13 years as part of the sales force of a global cosmetic company before starting Pure Glow. She wanted to bring a personal touch to a green beauty movement that is mostly web-based. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I saw a need to offer personalized service in the green beauty world instead of just being another e-commerce retailer to purchase from.â&#x20AC;? Their products are affordable, easy to use and include different skin care products for varying skin types and ages, plus a full line of color cosmetics and makeup brushes in eco-friendly packaging. See listing, page 21.

Earth Day should encourage us to reflect on what we are doing to make our planet a more sustainable and livable place. ~Scott Peters natural awakenings

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Blazing Sky Bodywork Provides Lymph Therapy

ow in its eighth year, Natural HealthFest will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 17, at the Richardson Civic Center, with the theme of Better Memory, Mood and Energy—The Crucial Role of Nutrition, Detoxification, Lifestyle and Natural Remedies. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for ticket sales and a live Healthy by Nature radio broadcast with host Martie Whittekin, CCN, of Healthy by Nature radio, at 8 a.m. In addition to free health screenings, more than 60 vendors will be demonstrating cutting-edge health equipment and services, as well as natural foods, high-quality nutritional supplements, skin care and other natural products for the whole family. There will also be samples, coupons, book signings and new video courses. Natural foods will be available for purchase for snacking and lunch. Renowned experts will teach participants new ways to optimize wellness, increase energy and lose weight. Lectures focus on natural solutions for a wide range of health concerns, including hormone issues, aches and pains, natural beauty, an alternative to mammography and ways to slow the effects of aging. Tickets are $10 online or $15 at the door. Parking is free. Location: 411 W. Arapaho Rd., Richardson. For more information, call 877-673-2536 or visit NaturalHealthFest.com. See ad on page 3 and coupon on page 32 for discount.

Great American Cleanup in Plano

lano’s 2017 Great American Cleanup will take place on April 8. This year’s goal is for 2,500 volunteers to bring in 15 tons of litter. Last year, more than 1,800 volunteers collected 734 bags of litter weighing nearly 11 tons. Free T-shirts and cleanup supplies are available for participation. A city-wide cleanup will go from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a free volunteer beach party celebration from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Chase Oaks Church parking lot with pizza, live music from the Bamboo Boat Band, Slurpies, face-painting and games. Registration and release required by Apr. 4 at Plano.gov/gac.

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icensed Massage Therapist Denise Giovinazzo has opened Blazing Sky Bodywork at 2121 West Spring Creek Parkway, Suite 107, in Plano. With more than 25 years of experience in the field of health care, she has completed 80 hours of training with the Dr. Vodder School InternationDenise al, gaining certification to work on healthy Giovinazzo lymphatic systems. Blazing Sky Bodywork provides therapeutic massage and manual lymph therapy, as well as complimentary aromatherapy. Offsite table and chair massage is also available for private parties and events. Giovinazzo explains, “Manual lymph drainage (MLD), a customized form of bodywork, uses gentle pressure encouraging the circulation of lymph in the body promoting detoxification. Lymph therapy can benefit just about everyone. If you’re feeling tired and low on energy or if you’ve been sick and feeling like your body is fighting to get back on track, lymph therapy would likely serve you well.” MLD benefits athletes, surgical patients and those with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, arthritis, sinusitis, migraines, mild to moderate swelling and more. Swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular and prenatal massage are also available. For appointments, call 214-364-5611. For more information, visit BlazingSkyBodywork.com. See listing, page 28.

kudos Dorey AromaTherapy recently participation as part of the style & beauty lounge for 89th annual Academy Awards ceremony, in Beverly Hills. Owner Mary Ellen Dorey says, “We mingled with screen and TV actors, producers, directors, screenwriters, agents and the press, helping to relax highly stressed people using aromatherapy and Dorey’s own lymphatic support kits.”

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Location: 3308 Preston Rd., Ste. 350, Plano. For appointments, call 972-567-3962. For more information, visit DoreyAromatherapy.com. See ad, page 15.

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Scarborough Renaissance Festival Opens

he Scarborough Renaissance Festival, a North Texas tradition for more than 36 years, will be held from April 8 through May 29 in Waxahachie. Every weekend has a different theme and a variety of special events. Set in the days of King Henry VIII and his royal court, guests will discover a 35-acre recreated English village hosting a festival of entertainment, artisans, food, including Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homemade Ice Cream, from Plano, and frivolity. There will be full-combat jousting and birds of prey exhibitions; a human chess match; the Mermaid Lagoon, beer

and wine tasting events, 24 stages of nonstop Renaissance entertainment and a performing company of more than 150. The 200 shoppes of exquisite crafts and artisans demonstrating crafts such as glass blowing, stone carving, metal forging, leather work, glass sculpting and weaving will fascinate, while. knighting ceremonies, a grand parade, Renaissance rides, games of skill and more will delight. Location: 2511 FM 66. For ticket discounts, events schedule and more information, visit SRFestival.com. See ad, page 22.

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study from the University of Eastern Finland, in Kuopio, has found that less active boys perform worse in reading and arithmetic classes than their more active counterparts. Researchers studied 89 boys and 69 girls ages 6 to 8 and measured their sedentary time and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time using a heart rate monitor, movement sensors and body fat percentages. The subjects’ arithmetic and reading skills were calculated using standardized test scores. Comparing the data, the researchers found that higher levels of MVPA were associated with higher reading fluency in grade one and that lower reading levels were associated with more sedentary time in grades one through three. A significantly stronger correlation was discovered when male subjects were the focus. Sedentary boys that spent less time engaged in MVPA displayed consistently poorer scores in both reading fluency and comprehension than their peers. For girls, more sedentary time was associated with better arithmetic scores.

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Tai Chi Eases Chronic Neck Pain

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study from Harvard Medical School, in Boston, has found that tai chi, a low-impact exercise and movement meditation, can help relieve chronic neck pain. Researchers divided 14 participants, 18 years or older, with ongoing neck pain into three randomized groups. One received 12 weeks of tai chi instruction, one performed group neck exercises and one received no treatment. “The study results showed that 12 weeks of tai chi was more effective than no treatment for benefiting pain levels, disability, quality of life and postural control in persons with chronic neck pain,” explains Peter M. Wayne, Ph.D., co-author of the study; he’s also the founder of the Tree of Life Tai Chi Center and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. The group neck exercise subjects experienced results that were similar to those in the tai chi group, suggesting that the two paths are equally effective.

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Sedentary Kids Lag in Reading Skills

Races Beckon Beginners by Aimee Hughes

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’ve run in cities, rural areas and suburbs. I’ve run while deployed to military bases in the Middle East, in cities on four continents, in blazing heat and winter snowstorms,” says Maria Cicio, a licensed professional counselor candidate and marathoner in Grove, Oklahoma. “I’ve been running regularly for 25 years, mostly injury-free, and have found what works best for me.” For beginners, Cicio recommends starting with a 5K race. “There are a hundred reasons why a full marathon would not be fun for a beginner, but trail running, charity races and 5K road races are perfect,” she says. Cicio attests the physical health benefits come from the training and preparation more than from the race itself. “You can run for many years before deciding to run an official race, in which case you’ll probably have already experienced increased cardiovascular health, improved muscle tone and strength. “Running your first race can focus your running and turn it into training. You might increase your daily or weekly mileage, depending on the planned length of the race, or add some speed work to your regular running routine. When I’m training for a race, I’m more in tune with what my body needs; I also sleep better,” she says. The mental benefits are what keep many people running, even after the physical ones seem to plateau, advises Cicio. “Running means regular exercise, so it can improve our general mood. While numerous studies show this to be true, the best evidence comes from runners themselves.” Almost everyone has heard of a runner’s high, even if we haven’t experienced it ourselves. It’s long been accepted that endorphins released during exercise create a feeling of euphoria after a satisfying workout. Recent research on mice

by the Central Institute of Mental Health at the University of Heidelberg Medical School, in Germany, suggests that it might be natural endocannabinoids that lighten our mood and contribute to the high. Meditation master Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, in Halifax, Canada, teaches an online course, The Art of Mindful Running. He points out that running, or doing any physical activity, in a meditative state can deepen, train and enhance the mind. “Within 20 to 30 minutes, you have an opportunity to work with your mind. Instead of just spacing out or trying to get exercise, you can actually say, ‘I am going to be present, I am going to relate to my breathing and my movement a little bit,’” says Mipham. “This is healthy both for the mind and the body.” Those looking for an alternative to running on concrete and asphalt find that trail running ups the fun factor while nature nurtures us. “While I’d always loved running races, the roads rarely changed. Even the same trail tends to change daily, with a new puddle or a log to jump or crawl over, or a new offshoot. The natural running landscape is full of surprises,” says Nikki Partridge, an avid trail runner, American College of Sports Medicine-certified personal trainer and Stott Pilates instructor in Auburn, California. “Trail running healed me,” says Partridge. “I always had some injury from running: tendonitis, sprained ankles, runner’s knee, pulled hamstrings, illiotibial band syndrome, shin splints or plantar fasciitis. I became a walking encyclopedia on injury and recovery. But the trails saved me. I no longer pronated when I ran, I had no more tendonitis from running on canting sidewalks—even my knee pain disappeared—my balance improved and my body was happy.” When winding down after a race, carve out ample time for recovery and reflection. “I always ask myself what I liked about how it was organized, course conditions, support staff and the after-party, and then look for another race that fits my preferences,” says Cicio. “Consider taking a vacation around a particular race that interests you or find a local road race the next time you travel. For a modest fee, you get to run a race and typically luck into a T-shirt, food and party camaraderie.” The running world can open our eyes to new places, good people and greater self-awareness, along with physical fitness. Spring is a good time to lace up our shoes and begin the expansive journey. Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and senior staff writer for LongevityTimes online. Connect at Aimee@LongevityTimes.com.

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If the oceans die, we die.

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~Captain Paul Watson, founder, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

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NEW WAVE Kids Organize to Save Our Oceans

by April Thompson

arth’s oceans shelter more than a million species, employ millions of people and feed billions more. Their complex ecosystems increasingly face critical challenges, including acidification, overfishing and pollution. Inspiring us all, youths nationwide are stepping up with bold, creative actions benefiting present and future generations to show us how we too, can do our part. Sean Russell, 24, of Englewood, Florida, was exposed to ocean wonders in junior marine conservation summer camps and 4-H programs. Volunteering with Mote Marine Laboratory’s dolphin research program, in Sarasota, Russell was struck by how improperly discarded fishing line entangled and killed dolphins and other wildlife. At 16, he launched the Stow It—Don’t Throw It Project to promote portable receptacles made from repurposed tennis ball containers for anglers to stash used fishing line for later safe disposal on shore. More than 21,000 containers have been distributed nationwide to date. While earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, Russell launched the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit to harness youth enthusiasm for related issues. Six summits have convened hundreds of concerned young change-makers and adult professionals. “Young people learn about current threats to marine life and become inspired by peers sharing ideas and successes,” says Russell. Planning and skill-building sessions fuel action, often assisted by microgrants to help kick-start community projects. Russell is also involved with the nonprofit EarthEcho International, which activates young leaders through peerto-peer networks. One recent campaign, 3T4E, encouraged youth worldwide to pick up three pieces of trash on November 1 and document their efforts. Nearly 2 million social media impressions later, they’ve reached youth in 24 states, in 19 countries and on six continents, according to Executive Director Mia DeMezza. Founded by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau, the Washington, D.C., EarthEcho shares service learning stories that 12

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record steps young people are taking to mitigate local waterway issues. In a virtual classroom field trip series, they can explore issues such as oceanic dead zones and acidification through dynamic multimedia presentations. “These young people are going to inherit the problems we’ve created, and deserve a seat at the table,” says DeMezza. Given the opportunity, youth can play a key role in conservation, research and policy making for Earth’s oceans. “I look at youth not as leaders of the future, but leaders of today,” says Russell. Daniela Fernandez, 23, is one of the youth leaders working to bridge the generational divide on ocean conservation issues. An undergraduate at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., she was invited to a 2013 United Nations (UN) meeting to address the state of the world’s oceans. When she inquired if they had social media outlets to share their discussions, she discovered they did not. The 2016 Christopher Benchley Ocean Award winner relates, “I returned to campus with a sense of urgency about the issues I learned about, which led me to start a nonprofit to connect Millennials with the oceans.” The resulting Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) has since hosted three global ocean summits with participants from more than 30 colleges and universities, learning directly from leaders in government, science, business and policy. Summit-watch parties at embassies around the world enabled Millennials to submit questions and comments online. Consequently, Secretary of State John Kerry’s office partnered with SOA to incorporate a youth component in the state department’s 2016 Our Ocean Conference. The SOA, recognized by the United Nations as a game-changing initiative, has catalyzed 30 chapters on U.S. campuses, with plans to expand to Britain, Chile and Spain. Actionable steps include advocating for college curricula on ocean health. Already, the alliance has helped sway global policy, gathering 30,000 signatures petitioning that ocean conservation be included in UN sustainable development goals. It also mobilized youth advocating for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, America’s first marine monument (measuring a bit larger than Yellowstone National Park), off of Cape Cod, created by former President Obama in 2016. Russell and Fernandez agree that rallying around solutions is key to engaging youths and adults alike. “You can talk about the problems all day long, but it’s solutions that inspire people to take action,” says Russell. Fernandez adds, “Often, people feel helpless in the face of big issues, but if you give them a simple way to help, they will get behind it.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

What We Can Do Now E

veryone has a part to play in keeping oceans clean and healthy. Here are some ways concerned individuals of all ages can help. Do away with disposable plastics. Use reusable alternatives to single-use plastics such as plastic bags, water bottles, to-go containers, takeaway cups and straws, all of which clog the oceans and endanger 600 aquatic species due to ingestion or entanglement. Green what drains. Anything that washes down the drain can end up in waterways. Avoid dumping chemicals like paint, oil and solvents and opt for non-toxic cleaning products like DIY cleaners made from vinegar and baking soda, which are safe for people and the seas. Eat smart. Per a 2016 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report, nearly a third of commercial fish stocks are now fished at dangerously unsustainable levels. Find best choices on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s downloadable sustainable seafood guide and app at SeafoodWatch.org when dining or shopping, and ask seafood eateries and fish counters to carry oceanfriendly selections. Reduce fertilizers. Fertilizer runoff from gardens and commercial agriculture eventually end up in oceans, leading to “dead zones” with low levels of oxygen that kill aquatic life. Cut energy use. Carbon dioxide from fossil fuel consumption is turning oceans acidic, which is particularly harmful to coral reefs. Use energy-efficient appliances and vehicles, opt for renewable energy plans from local utilities and bike, walk and take public transit. Primary sources: Ocean.si.edu; Ocean.org; Ocean.National Geographic.com natural awakenings

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ENZYME THERAPY FOR PETS A Key to Good Health

nzymes are among the most commonly used supplements for cats and dogs because they are widely beneficial. They support digestive health and enhance nutrient absorption, as well as reduce inflammation and boost overall wellness. A nutrition school adage states, “If you have a question on your exam and don’t know the answer, put down ‘enzymes’ and you’ll likely be correct.” The point is that enzymes made by the body for specific functions are essential to life because they affect nearly every physical or biological process. Enzymes help normal, healthy pets use nutrients and support the righting of gastrointestinal disorders, whether involving simple vomiting, diarrhea, chronic or complete constipation, anal sac disorders or inflammatory bowel dis-

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ease, regardless of cause. Because sick pets often suffer from reduced appetite and impaired digestion, enzyme supplements are often added to a dietetic regimen to improve their nutritional status. Helpful enzymes include proteases, carbohydrases (like amylase) and lipases that break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats, respectively. Digestive enzymes are highly specific both to the type of food they act upon and the conditions under which they work. They can be derived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources (bacteria or fungi). While pancreatic enzymes activate mainly in the small intestines (being inactive in the stomach’s lower pH environment), plant and microbial enzymes begin digesting foods in the stomach immediately after ingestion and likely even on the food being prepared, if the enzymes are added several minutes before they are eaten. Enzymes from microbial and plant origins have a broader spectrum of activity because they are stable and active through a wide pH range of 3.0 to 8.0. Enzymes may be helpful for pets with inflammatory conditions, including arthritis, dermatitis, allergies, asthma and cancer. In such cases, they should not be administered with food, because otherwise they will be “used up” before the pet digests the food.

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by Shawn Messonnier

Enzymes help normal, healthy pets use nutrients and support the righting of gastrointestinal disorders, whether involving simple vomiting, diarrhea, chronic or complete constipation, anal sac disorders or inflammatory bowel disease, regardless of cause. It’s also possible to use enzyme supplementation to reduce excessive shedding because enzyme supplementation is widely recognized to increase the absorption of nutrients, some possibly involved in controlling hair growth. Some of these nutrients may be used in thyroid hormone synthesis, which can positively affect hair growth and reduce shedding. A novel use for enzymes is to help pets practicing coprophagia, or the eating of their own or another animal’s feces. Adding the proper enzymes to the diet is believed to curb this problem, which could result from a nutrient deficiency caused by incomplete digestion and absorption. For pets with behavioral coprophagia, enzyme supplementation is unlikely to help the problem but will still benefit the pet’s overall health. The recommended dose by breed and weight is based upon experience, the label of a specific product and directions provided by the family veterinarian. Using enzymes according to a professional’s advice is safe, with rare to nonexistent side effects. Talk to the pet’s doctor about the best enzyme products to address individual needs and keep them healthy. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com. See ad, page 13. natural awakenings

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ECO YARDS Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko

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raditional turf lawns are an ecological nightmare,” says John Greenlee, author of The American Meadow Garden, who notes that most monoculture turf lawns never even get used. His company, Greenlee and Associates, in Brisbane, California, designs residential and other meadows throughout the U.S. as an engaging alternative. Many other appealing options likewise use native plants appropriate to the local climate. For instance, replacing Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass or another non-native species with natives can deliver drought resistance and lower irrigation needs; eliminate any need for fertilizers or toxic pesticides; reduce or eliminate labor-intensive and often polluting mowing and edging; enhance the beauty of a home; and attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife. 16

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Before replacing a lawn, determine the desired result. It may simply be achieving a low-maintenance, lawn-free yard; growing food like vegetables, herbs, fruit or nuts; or supplying ample flowers for a fresh weekly bouquet. Other benefits might include increasing privacy, dining al fresco, escaping into nature or even sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce climate change. To be successful, choices must be appropriate to the climate, plant hardiness zone, local zoning ordinances and homeowner association rules. Also consider the soil quality and acidity, moisture content and whether plantings will be in full sun or shade, or both.

From the Midwest to New England, “Wild ginger makes a nice, low groundcover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.” “Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”

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In sunny and well-drained areas of the South, Penick suggests Gulf muhly, an ornamental grass. “Its fall blooms resemble pink cotton candy floating above its green leaves.” In Florida, flowering sunshine mimosa with fernlike leaves and other natural groundcovers are low maintenance. “Basket grass is a low, evergreen grass-like plant with long, spaghetti-type

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The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.

leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,” advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall. Texas sedge makes a lowgrowing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.” Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”

Mediterranean and California Coast

Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.” “Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee. They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.

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“For sunny areas, try goat’s beard, penstemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,” says Nardozzi, who

covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.” Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog. “When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.” White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better. For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.

Semi-Arid, Steppe and Desert Climes

“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf. “Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues. “Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.” Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage. John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, WI.

More EcoYard Ideas Edible Landscaping

A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch.com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas. “To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas. Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard. “We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.” The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

Water-Saving Gardens

“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live,

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saving water is a priority for everyone. Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.” “Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.” According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

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replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas to enjoy the outdoors. “Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,” cautions Penick. “It can also be

easy to underestimate how large plants can grow in a few years. Plan ahead for these ‘people spaces’ and install them before establishing garden beds.” Landscapers recommend being generous with this technique without paving over paradise. “Plants will spill and lean over hardscaping, so it won’t feel too large once your garden is filling in,” says Penick. “To address runoff and allow rainwater to soak into the soil, use water-permeable paving wherever possible: gravel, dry-laid flagstone or pavers; even mulch for casual paths.”

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Natural Awakenings' Health & Wellness Glossary Acupuncture: An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance itself, based on the theory that an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of ‘meridians.’ Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system. Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life-force. Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs. Aromatherapy: An ancient healing art that uses the essential oils of herbs and flowers to treat emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety and a wide range of other ailments. Oils are massaged into the skin, inhaled or added to a water bath. Often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexol-

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE, HERBS & NUTRITION Patti Carey, DAOM, LAc, CLT 2121 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Ste 107, Plano 972-704-3730 • PattiCareyLAC.com

Practicing integrative holistic Oriental Medicine using acupuncture, herbs, massage, constitutional nutrition and light therapy to prevent illness and create healing for harmony in body, mind and spirit. TX AC00812; NCCAOM 19746.

NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. Allnatural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.

AROMATHERAPY DOREY AROMATHERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY Mary Ellen Dorey, Owner Plano • 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 15.

BEAUTY 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 22.

HELLO GORGEOUS MAKEOVER SALON & SPA Helen Gibson-Nicholas, Owner 111 Fountain Ct, Fairview 70569 972-549-4249 HelloGorgeous.com

We have it all: air-brush makeup and biologic air-brush tanning, body detox wraps, ionic foot detox, Bright White teeth whitening, antiaging aloe facials, lunch time facelift, Brazilian blowouts, bridal/ prom hair and makeup and more. See ad, page 26.

MOR WELLNESS CONCEPTS

Ronit Mor, ND, LE 17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Dallas 75287 214-973-0482 • MorConcepts.com Anti-aging skin therapy, non-surgical face lifts and Green Peel herbal exfoliations, coupled with nutritional consultations, all aimed at rejuvenating your skin inside out, naturally and non-invasively. See ad, page 28.

PURE GLOW ECO CHIC

Beauty meets Health Inside Doozie’s Corner, 208 E Louisiana St, McKinney 972-675-7987 • PureGlowEcoChic.com Need help with a healthier beauty routine? We offer skincare and makeup made with real, clean ingredients that are recognizable. Complimentary private consultations available.

THE VITALITY LIFE CENTER

3221 Independence Pkwy, Plano 75075 972-516-1740 • VitalityLifeCenterPlano.com Unbeatable savings on InfraSlim body contour-ing, Jade thermal massage, LED light therapy and teeth whitening, Body Vibe therapy, ionic foot detox, far infrared sauna, chemical-free spray tan and other natural approaches to health and beauty. See ad, page 33.

BRAIN OPTIMIZATION GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME Robin Bollinger, Licensed IM Provider Plano 75025 • 214-693-9601 PerformanceRev.wordpress.com

Interactive Metronome (IM) is a drug-free, program that retrains the brain’s timing centers, which in-turn helps students, athletes and adults perform better at school, on the field and at work.

practitionerprofiles Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS, NMC, IBDM, AIAOMT Smile Ranch Dentistry

r. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS, MS, NMD, IBDM, AIAOMT, owner of Smile Ranch Dentistry, believes in natural, minimalistic remedies that are safe and effective. She practices general dentistry with a focus on holistic, biological and integrative therapies. She holds membership in International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, Holistic Dental Association, International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine and International College of Integrative Medicine. Abramczyk uses biocompatible materials that are safe, non-toxic and mercury-free and offers IAOMT-accredited safe mercury removal, biocompatible white fillings, zirconia crowns, bridges, ozone therapy and infant frenectomies. In order to treat the whole patient, Abramczyk also utilizes ozone treatments, essential oils, homeopathy, massage therapy and nutritional and supplementation counseling and detoxification in her integrative assessments. Smile Ranch Dentistry’s spa-like office is a calming atmosphere where every patient gets special, individualized care. Abramczyk says, “At Smile Ranch Dentistry, we believe in treating the individual goes far beyond cleaning teeth. By looking at the whole being, nutritional patterns and lifestyle choices, optimal oral hygiene can be attained.” Smile Ranch Dentistry is located at 6700 Horizon Rd., in Heath. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 972-772-7645 or visit SmileRanchDentistry.com. See ad, back cover.

Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, M.D., FAAP, ABIHM, IFMCP Healthy Kids Pediatrics

board-certified pediatrician for more than 20 years, Dr. Deborah Bain now practices functional, integrative pediatric medicine. She says, “In medical school, we were taught to diagnose and treat with medications, surgeries, therapies, etc. This approach is a ‘a pill for every ill’ style of managing the disease state, it is not focused on prevention or restoring health.” Bain says, “After my own health battles, including nine neck and back surgeries, plus breast cancer in my 30s, I sought out additional, alternative training. I knew that if I could get well after cancer by paying attention to nutrients, detoxification and diet, then I could also reverse some of the most chronic diseases in childhood without the use of medications.” She states, “The body gives warning signs way before disease can be diagnosed. Unfortunately, once things have progressed to a state where it is able to be diagnosed, it is often it is too late to reverse all the damage. The disease did not just appear. It came as a result of a predictable pattern of breakdown with a predictable outcome. So, rather than focus on managing sickness through prescribed protocols, I take the integrative approach that gets to the root of the problem before vague symptoms become a disease state.”

For more information, call at 972- 294-0808 or visit HealthyKidsPediatrics.com. See ad, page 13.

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CHIROPRACTIC BEST LIFE CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER Plano • Flower Mound • Argyle 972-200-5009 BestLifeChiro.com See ad, page 19.

NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. All-natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 7.

SERENDIPITY HEALTH & WELLNESS Dr. Amy St. John, DC, LMT 4011 W Plano Pkwy, Ste 100, Plano 75075 214-801-0741 • SerendipityWellness.net

SYNERGY BALANCE NUCCA CHIROPRACTIC HEALING CENTER Drs. Bryan & Brittney Asby 12740 Hillcrest Rd, Ste 138, Dallas 75230 972-387-4700 • MySynergyBalance.com

A gentle NUCCA alignment, with no cracking, twisting or popping, can improve and even reverse joint pain, headaches, disc issues, limping, numbness, ringing in the ears and more. See ad, page 9.

COACHING BRAINCODE CORP

Anne ‘Kip’ Watson, MA, LPC, CPT, CHPC 214-543-4108 • BrainCodeCorp.com Discovering how you’re “wired” is the first step to success with your goals and objectives whether on the field or in the conference room. A simple assessment provides your unique “brain code,” improving how you think and process information while increasing your consistency and confidence. Get brain-coded today! See profile, page 31.

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 15.

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ogy, herbology and chiropractic or other holistic treatments.

harmonious flow of life-force energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”).

Biofeedback: A relaxation technique that monitors internal body states and is used especially for stressrelated conditions such as asthma, migraines, insomnia and high blood pressure. During biofeedback, patients monitor minute metabolic changes (e.g., temperature, heart rate and muscle tension), with the aid of sensitive machines. By consciously thinking, visualizing, moving, relaxing, etc., they learn which activities produce desirable changes in the internal processes being monitored.

Chiropractic: Based on the premise that proper structural alignment permits free flow of nerve activity in the body. When spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves radiating from it, potentially leading to diminished function and illness. Misalignment can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture and stress. The chiropractor seeks to analyze and correct these misalignments through spinal manipulation or adjustment. (Also see Network Chiropractic.)

Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body and emotions depends on the

Colon therapy: An internal bath that washes away old toxic waste accumulated along the walls of the colon. It is administered with pressurized water by a professional using special equipment. One colonic irrigation is the equivalent of approximately four to six enemas and cleans out matter that collects in the pockets and kinks

COACHING/GUIDANCE TEXAS PARENTING AND INNER EVOLUTION

Amy Egan, Certified Life Coach 214-356-7646 • InnerEvolutionCoaching.com Trained Love & Logic Facilitator and Certified Life Coach, Amy does private sessions, classes, ongoing groups, and speaking engagements for parents and women. Her passion: help you raise your kids to be responsible and happy adults, and help women find joy and inner peace.

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practitionerprofiles Kathy D. Carter

athy Carter holds a Reiki Master certificate from the Golden Light Center, and says,” I coach people how to maneuver life changes such as obtaining better health, better relationships, better jobs, more income, understand why certain things are happening in their lives, and discover and develop their gifts. I help people break old repeating patterns and learn to love and forgive themselves regardless of their past.” Using her innate extrasensory gifts and years of spiritual training and life experience, she explains, “I believe everything starts in the energy field that affects the physical human body. I believe illness begins there from interference created from unreleased and stored emotion. I feel we are not taught how to care for our energy fields and that is what I help people with.” Carter offers Reiki, Readings and Frequency Healing sessions for individuals and groups, package programs that include a 12-week Soul Finder Program and personalized Healing Mandalas. “Hands-on healing has been used for thousands of years. Science is validating more everyday about energy healing,” she says.

THE DECLUTTERBUG

Kathy D. Carter is located near 75 and Bethany, in Allen, TX. For appointments, call 214-245-2293. For more information, visit KathyDCarter.com. See listing, page 28.

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 30.

C-Section Recovery Center

Anita Sisler 339-832-1220 • TheDeclutterbug.biz

DENTISTRY SMILE RANCH DENTISTRY

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS, NMD, IBDM, MS, AIAOMT 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.

John James, LMT, and Lauren Cato Robertson, MS, LMT, BCTMB

-Section Recovery Center (CSRC) is the first and only massage therapy clinic of its kind, specializing in the relief of chronic pain and dysfunction for women that have experienced a C-section birth. CSRC’s approach comprises a team of seasoned therapists using a hybrid of manual therapy techniques acquired through decades of education and training, incorporating specific practices and distinctions unique to the practice into their work. By facilitating the body’s natural healing processes via tools including customized breathing homework and advanced bodywork, they aid the body in coping with the effects of a C-section. CSRC focuses on what is correctable, such as how someone breathes or moves, rather than relying on the accuracy of symptoms alone, helping their clients achieve lasting improvements. By treating the root of the problem, whether that’s the c-section itself or an existing problem that has been amplified by the C-section, CSRC is dedicated to helping women and their entire families live happier, healthier lives. John James, LMT, and Lauren Cato Robertson, MS, LMT, BCTMB, are the founders of the C-Section Recovery Center, located at 3400 Silverstone Dr., Ste. 119, in Plano TX. For appointments, call 972-612-3399. For more information, visit CSectionRecoveryCenter.com. See listing, page 33. natural awakenings

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of the colon. The treatment is used as both a corrective process and for prevention of disease. Colonics are used for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches and the common cold. Cupping: Cupping is a 2,500-yearold Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves placing special cups filled with heated air on painful areas of the body. As the cups cool, the volume of air within them shrinks, creating suction on the skin that increases blood flow to the area. (Source: DrWeil.com) Decluttering: Based on the theory that clutter drains both physical and mental energy. Decluttering involves two components. The first focuses on releasing things (clothing, papers, furniture, objects and ideas) that no longer serve a good purpose in one’s life. The second focuses on creating a simple system of personal organization that is easy to maintain and guards against accumulating things that are neither necessary or nourishing. Dentistry (holistic): Regards the mouth as a microcosm of the entire body. The oral structures and the whole body are seen as a unit. Holistic dentistry often incorporates such methods as homeopathy, biocompatibility testing and nutritional counseling. Most holistic dentists emphasize

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wellness and preventive care, while avoiding (and often recommending the removal of) silver-mercury fillings. Functional medicine: A personalized medicine that focuses on primary prevention and deals with underlying causes, instead of symptoms, for serious chronic diseases. Treatments are grounded in nutrition and improved lifestyle habits and may make use of medications. The discipline uses a holistic approach to analyze and treat interdependent systems of the body and to create the dynamic balance integral to good health. Healing touch: A non-invasive, relaxing and nurturing energy therapy that helps to restore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance and support self-healing. A gentle touch is used on or near the fullyclothed client to influence the body’s inner energy centers and exterior energy fields. Healing touch is used to ease acute and chronic conditions, assist with pain management, encourage deep relaxation and accelerate wound healing. Homeopathy: A therapy that uses small doses of specially prepared plants and minerals to stimulate the body’s defense mechanisms and healing processes in order to cure illness. Homeopathy, taken from the Greek words homeos, mean-

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 heart-centered 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. See ad, page 10.

FARMS & FARMERS' MARKETS CIRCLE N FAMILY DAIRY

Michelle and Tommy Neu 2074 County Rd 446, Gainesville 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 15.

FIT BODY HOLISTIC FITNESS BY CHERI

Cheri Hausmann, Owner Denton, TX 940-218-8437 • FitnessByCheri.com Specializing in seniors, couples, women’s fitness, therapeutic fitness, injury recovery, pre/postnatal, stress relief and weight management.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HEART & VITALITY, PLLC

Dr. Abraham Jacob, MD, FACC 4100 W 15th St, Ste 112, Plano 75093 972-596-7399 • HeartAndVitality.com Heart & Vitality is a premier wellness center offering bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, weight-loss/nutrition, vitamins, non-invasive, drug- and surgery-free pain relief, and aesthetics. See ad, page 18.

RECLAIM HEALTH

Laura Precourt 2237 W Parker Rd, Ste F, Plano 75023 972-943-9355 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 14.

practitionerprofiles Earth Kind Services

arth Kind Services, in Denton, wants to bring homeowners an organic solution for struggling landscapes. Top dressing with organic compost adds microbes to the soil, which releases nutrients to the lawn and shrubs that are essential to plant vitality. Owner Beau Propes says, “Organic matter helps to keep the soil food web alive which includes good bacteria & fungus, protozoa, beneficial nematodes and earthworms that are necessary for good soil biodiversity.” North Texas soil is often of poor quality where builders have removed the topsoil or compacted it during construction. Propes has more than 25 years of experience in landscape management. Earth Kind uses a specialized spreader that does the job more effectively than just a wheelbarrow and rake. Propes notes, “Many people want to feel good about what they put on their lawns that their kids and pets play on. Anyone that wants to have a more drought-tolerant, pest- and disease-resistant lawn will enjoy our service, and we deliver, spread and clean up, too.” Earth Kind Services also delivers and installs mulch. Their newest service is providing lawn leveling with a soil/compost mix. Earth Kind Services is located in Denton, TX. For more information, call 469744-0281 or visit EarthKindServices.com. See ad, page 28.

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 10.

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 22.

HealthWorks: A Family Wellness Center

Dr. Christy Porterfield, Dr. Jennifer Taylor and Dr. Audrey Hilliard

ounded in 2011 in Plano, HealthWorks comprises doctors of chiropractic with specialties in gentle techniques for upper cervical, pediatrics and pregnancy. They offer nutrition and lab interpretation services for both wellness and condition care. The HealthWorks team takes a step-by-step approach to patients’ health. “First, we look at the foundation of health which is brain-body communication. Your brain is responsible for directing every cell of your body, and if the brain’s messages misfire then your body doesn’t have all the information to work right. Moderate miscommunication is behind a staggering number of health issues,“ says Dr. Porterfield. “With chiropractic care, our doctors find and correct the areas of miscommunication, allowing the body to heal and function at its best.” HealthWorks offers upper cervical chiropractic care, which is the most precise and gentle form of chiropractic, often resolving issues that have been problematic for years or decades. They see people of all ages, and many parents choose to work on a healthy lifestyle with a foundations of a healthy nerve system, nutrition and movement, and seek to avoid prescriptions whenever possible. Location: 2317 Coit Rd. Ste. B, Plano. For appointments, call 972-612-1800. For more information, visit HealthWorksTX.com.

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ing “similar,” and pathos, meaning “suffering,” employs the concept that “like cures like.” A remedy is individually chosen for a person based on its capacity to cause, if given in an overdose, physical and psychological symptoms similar to those the patient is experiencing. Integrative medicine: This holistic approach combines conventional Western medicine with complementary alternative treatments, in order to simultaneously treat mind, body and spirit. Geared to the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, it neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies, without serious evaluation. Kinesiology/applied kinesiology: The study of muscles and their movement. Applied kinesiology tests the relative strength and weakness of selected muscles to identify decreased function in body organs and systems, as well as imbalances and restrictions in the body’s energy flow. Some tests use acupuncture meridians and others analyze interrelationships among muscles, organs, the brain and the body’s energy field. Applied kinesiology is also used to check the body’s response to treatments that are being considered.

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Lymphatic drainage: Lymphatic massage, also called lymphatic drainage or manual lymph drainage, was developed in Germany for treatment of lymphedema, an accumulation of fluid that can occur after lymph nodes are removed during surgery, most often a mastectomy for breast cancer. Lymphatic drainage massage for conditions other than lymphedema is not medically recommended, although it may be promoted by some therapists. (Source: DrWeil.com) Massage therapy: A general term for the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy incorporates various disciplines and involves kneading, rubbing, brushing and tapping the muscles and connective tissues by hand or using mechanical devices. Its goal is to increase circulation and detoxification, in order to reduce physical and emotional stress and increase overall wellness. Meditation: The intentional directing of attention to one’s inner self. Methods and practices to achieve a meditative state are based upon various principles using the body or mind and may employ control or letting-go mechanisms. Techniques include the use of imagery, mantras and obser-

HEALING CENTERS STAR COYOTE HEALING CENTER Jodi Roberts and Kris Sands 469-344-6484 StarCoyoteHealingCenter.com

Relax, de-stress and energize your life with individual sessions, classes, groups and workshops. Meditation and Sound Healing support your inner peace. The HeartMath Personal Resilience Training is an energy management program, teaching you lifelong skills to use in stressful moments, increasing well-being, clarity and improving personal and professional performance. See ad, page 30.

HOLISTIC CENTER BE ZEN HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER Audra Whatley, LAc, CFMP 214-551-4734 • BeZenHWC.com

A cup u nctu r e, h er bs , nutrition, functional medicine, Reiki and more. Classes on everything from eating for your genetics to interpreting dreams. Call or schedule online.

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN PAWS & CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM 2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 PawsAndClawsAnimalHospital.com

Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. See ad, page 13.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS THE CUPPING GURU

Dana Russell, LMT, ACT 17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Dallas 75287 469-831-2795 • Cupping.Guru Contemporary cupping is a superior therapy for releasing muscle knots, relieving tension, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, detoxing, smoothing cellulite and more. It's effective and relaxing. Located inside Mor Wellness Concepts.

HORMONE SUPPORT KIRSTEN WARD, CHS, CNHP

17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Dallas, 75287 817-832-2618 • RidgeleaWellness.com Thermal Bio-scans provide a roadmap to balancing and normalizing hormones in men and women. Let us help you execute your roadmap to better health.

INTEGRATIVE PHYSICIANS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, ABIHM 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 13.

ROOTS INTEGRATIVE GYNECOLOGY Dr. Odette Limosnero, MD 2005 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton 75010 972-822-3365 RootsIntegrativeGynecology.com

We take the time to build a relationship with you, to not only treat your symptoms, but discover the underlying cause of your “disease.” See ad, page 5.

WHOLE CHILD PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS

Dr. Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-736-1954 • WholeChildTexas.com Pediatric care that considers the whole person (body, mind, spirit and lifestyle). Revolutionary approach based on principles of Integrative Medicine, providing a new roadmap to optimal health. See ad, page 7.

practitionerprofiles Dr. Abraham Jacob, M.D., FACC Heart & Vitality

ince founding Heart & Vitality in 2012, Board-Certified Cardiologist Dr. Abraham Jacob has been treating clients’ entire bodies. After practicing interventional cardiology for 10 years, Dr. Jacob received specific additional training in Age Management Medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He states, “One of the key items in looking and feeling well is optimizing those messengers within our body known as hormones to make you look and feel younger. Within my practice, I have the means to identify and treat comorbidities that affect us individually as we continue to age. In addition to hormone optimization therapy, as a boardcertified cardiologist I provide cardiovascular screening using state-of-the-art equipment and the latest technology. Without using pharmaceutical agents, we treat acute and chronic pain. We also provide weight loss programs and nutritional guidance.” Dr. Jacob provides comprehensive blood work for early detection of disease processes that affect people as they age, including HRT with bioidentical hormones, the latest in ultrasound tools for cardiovascular health evaluation, cold laser therapy for acute and chronic pain relief and a detailed consultation and assessment by a fitness and nutritional expert. Location: 4100 W. 15th St., Ste. 112, Plano. For appointments, call 972-5967399. For more information, visit HeartAndVitality.com. See ad, page 18.

Dr. Steven Le, DC and Dr. Laura Le, DC, ICPA Best Life Chiropractic and Wellness Centers

r. Steven Le and Dr. Laura Le have been in practice for 15 years. Their heart for what they do, combined with their extensive training and clinical experience, is the reason why so many patients have experienced amazing transformations in their health. Best Life Chiropractic and Wellness Center has grown to three locations in Plano, Flower Mound and Argyle. Services include corrective chiropractic, spinal decompression, detoxification, cold laser therapy, myovision exams, therapeutic exercises, advanced nutrition diagnoses, X-ray services as well as prenatal and board certified pediatric chiropractic care. Areas of specialty include helping patients find relief from peripheral neuropathy and debilitating chronic knee pain. Their knee pain program, and use of the first knee traction device in DFW, enables them to see results in only a few months, as compared with the years it used to take The center is committed to helping people naturally through chiropractic care, nutrition, rehabilitation and lifestyle changes, avoiding unnecessary drugs and surgery. Locations: Plano, 5072 W. Plano Pkwy., Ste. 130; Flower Mound, 4401 Long Prairie Rd., Ste 200; Argyle, 9255 Ft. Worth Dr. For more information, call 972200-5009 or 972-539-7500. See ad, page 19.

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vation, and the control of breathing. Research has shown that regular meditation can contribute to psychological and physiological well-being. As a spiritual practice, meditation is used to facilitate a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power or the Universe. It can also help reduce stress and alleviate stress-related ailments, such as anxiety and high blood pressure. Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET): A noninvasive, drug free, natural modality that tests for and eliminate allergies. NAET uses a blend of selective energy balancing, testing and treatment procedures from acupuncture, acupressure, allopathy, chiropractic, kinesiology and nutritional medicine. One allergen is treated at a time. Naturopathy: A comprehensive and eclectic system whose philosophy is based upon working in harmony with the body’s natural healing abilities. Naturopathy incorporates a broad range of natural methods and substances aimed to promote

health. Training may include the study of specific approaches, including massage, manipulation, acupuncture, acupressure, counseling, applied nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy and minor surgery plus basic obstetrics for assistance with natural childbirth. NUCCA Procedure: A gentle, noninvasive technique that focuses on the relationship between the upper cervical spine (neck) and its influence on the central nervous system and brain stem function. It is this relationship that affects every aspect of human function from the feeling sensations in fingers to regulating hormones, controlling movement, and providing the ability to hear, see, think and breathe. (Source: nucca.org) Nutritional counseling: Embracing a wide range of approaches, nutrition-based, complementary therapies and counseling seek to alleviate physical and psychological disorders through special diets and food supplements. These will be either macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats,

LAWN CARE – ORGANIC EARTH KIND SERVICES

Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 • EarthKindServices.com Organic lawn treatment that gets amazing results. Safe for kids and pets. See ad, page 26.

LIFE COACH KATHY D. CARTER

300 S Watters, Allen 75013 214-245-2293 • KathyDCarter.com Reiki master and intuitive life coach Kathy guides your transformation clearing the way to your soul’s purpose achieving your greatest potential and joy. See profile, page 23.

MARKETS – GROCERY SPICE BAZAAR INDIAN GROCERY 4681 Ohio Dr, Ste 105, Frisco 75035 214-618-3174

MASSAGE BLAZING SKY BODYWORK

Denise Giovinazzo, LMT 2121 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Ste 107, Plano 214-364-5611 • BlazingSkyBodywork.com Providing therapeutic massage and specializing in lymph therapy providing detoxification, treating chronic and autoimmune health concerns, pain and stress management, skin disorders, migraines and more. Lic#MT125891.

MASSAGE THERAPY CENTER OF PLANO

Liz Brown, LMT 614B E 16th St, Plano 75074 • 214-674-7215 MassageTherapyCenterOfPlano.com Unhurried therapeutic massage. Effective relief from chronic and acute pain, muscle tension and stress. Certified in orthopedic, Thai, pregnancy and postpartum massage; hot stone, Swedish/relaxation, deep tissue, Indian head massage and contemporary cupping available. Warm herbal neck wrap before; time after to bask in relaxation. Gift certificates available. #MT040156.

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MERCURY AMALGUM REMOVAL SMILE RANCH DENTISTRY

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS, NMD, IBDM, MS, AIAOMT 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath 75032 972-772-7645 • SmileRanchDentistry.com Amalgum fillings contain mercury, radioactive cadmium, silver, tin and more. We remove amalgum while keeping the patient comfortable and safe from toxic by-products generated during the process. See ad, back cover.

NATURAL FOOD & VITAMINS SUNFLOWER SHOPPE

Fort Worth/Alliance: 817-741-6799 Colleyville: 817-399-9100 Fort Worth: 817-738-9051 SunflowerShoppe.com Your go-to resource for natural foods, supplements, unflagging customer service and knowledgeable staff. Find out about great savings with our Sunflower Saver card and First Tuesday Sales. Closed Sundays for faith and family. See ad, page 37.

NATUROPATHS/ NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS LIFEBALANCE

John Ayo, ND 3900 Pebblecreek Ct, Ste 101 Plano, 75023 972-612-4900 • JohnAyo.com We help clients resolve chronic issues including anxiety, depression, high levels of stress and digestive issues, using biofeedback, energy medicine, whole-food supplements, essential oils and lifestyle tune-ups. See ad, page 30.

MOR WELLNESS CONCEPTS

Ronit Mor, ND, LE 17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Dallas 75287 214-973-0482 • MorConcepts.com Inspiring, empowering and coaching you to naturally improve and maintain your well-being. Ronit’s holistic, nontoxic approach helps restore vitality and lessen chronic conditions through nutrition, lifestyle and alternative modalities. See ad, page 28.

QUANTUM HEALTH

Janine Kennedy, ND, RN McKinney, TX 972-346-7442 • Quantum-Health.us Is vibrant health your priority? Based on the expanded knowledge and wisdom originating with the healing arts centuries ago, we utilize biotechnologies that analyze, evaluate, and re-energize, the body at the cellular level. Combined with our in-depth knowledge of nutrition and health we can assist you in achieving your total wellness goals.

practitionerprofiles Lightworkers Sanctuary in The Colony

ightworkers Sanctuary, founded in 2009, offers a wide variety of energy healing modalities, intuitive readings, Akashic Record Readings, Meditation, The Trinity Table Experience, classes, and quarterly Fairs. Practitioners are certified in Acutonic Vibration Sound Healing, ColorPuncture, shamanic healing, Energetic Cell and Organ Regeneration (CORE), BioEnergetic Synchronization Technique (BEST), Sekhem Ancient Egyptian Healing, reiki, cold laser therapy, body vibration frequency recoding, crystal healing, Tuning Fork Sound Vibration Chakra Balancing, Fairyology, ThetaHealing, Angel Card Reader and more. The store sells a variety of holistic products that include quartz crystals, organite, crystal singing bowls, candles, oracle cards, angel and gemstone jewelry, as well as hosting holistic healing services, events and classes. Lightworkers Sanctuary offers a safe place of guidance, healing and understanding our own unique place in the world. We are all seeking a place to come together, heal and understand in depth the changes we are all going through. Lightworkers Sanctuary offers tools, healing and guidance for merging with and understanding these new energies. Lightworkers Sanctuary is located at 7336 Main St., in The Colony, TX. For appointments, call 214-385-1784. For more information, visit LightworkersSanctuary.com.

Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM Paws & Claws Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Center

eterinarian, speaker and author Dr. Shawn Messonnier opened Paws & Claws Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Center, A full-service veterinary clinic, in 1992. Messonnier’s special interests include internal medicine, exotic pets and treating dermatological issues and cancer. Paws & Claws, the only integrative medical vet center in North Texas, promotes pet health and wellness using natural, integrative, holistic therapies. Messonnier, an award-winning author and veterinarian, helps dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small mammals and all pets live long healthy lives. “Our philosophy is simple: better health and longer lives with minimal use of drugs, chemicals and vaccines,” says Messonnier. “Our patients tend to live several years longer than the average pet due to our use of herbs, homeopathics, acupuncture, nutritional therapies and cold laser as our primary treatment modalities. Biotherapeutic analysis keeps our healthy patients healthy, minimizing serious diseases in these pets.” He notes, “I love helping all animals, especially with cancer and skin problems. I love writing books and articles and teaching pet owners and veterinarians about natural healing. Outside of work, I’m an avid musician and professional magician, as well.” Location: 2145 W. Park Blvd, Plano. For more information, call 972-867-8800 or visit PawsAndClawsAnimalHospital.com. See ad, page 13. natural awakenings

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SMILE RANCH DENTISTRY

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS, NMD, IBDM, MS, AIAOMT 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath 75032 972-772-7645 • SmileRanchDentistry.com Dr. Abramczyk incorporates her education and experience as a Naturopathic Physician into her dental practice on a daily basis, helping patients move towards better health in all areas of their lives. See ad, back cover.

OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER LEWISVILLE LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING AREA 201 E Jones St, Lewisville 75057 972-219- 3550 • LLELA.org

LLELA offers familyfriendly nature exploration. Open daily for hiking, fishing, birding, primitive camping, canoeing and kayaking on Trinity River. Check website for tours and events. See ad, page 20.

proteins and fiber) or micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements that cannot be manufactured in the body). Nutritional therapy/ counseling often uses dietary or food supplements, which can include tablets, capsules, powders or liquids. Oxygen therapies: Alters the body’s chemistry to help overcome disease, promote repair and improve overall function. Properly applied, oxygen may be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including infections, circulatory problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, allergies, cancer and multiple sclerosis. The major types of oxygen therapy used to treat illness are hyperbaric oxygen and ozone. Hydrogen peroxide therapy (oral or intravenous) can be dangerous and should be avoided. Permaculture: Permaculture is a design discipline based on the foundational ecological principles of nature. It takes observations of natural systems and applies them to the human-based environment to create a regenerative living system that 30

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supports the environment and social justice. (Source: Permaculture.org) Reflexology: Reflexology, or foot reflexology, is a therapy based on the principle that there are small and specific areas of innervation in the hands and feet that correspond to specific muscle groups or organs of the body. In this system, the nerve endings in the extremities provide a “map” of the rest of the body. (Source: DrWeil.com) Sound healing: Employs vocal and instrumental tones, generated internally or externally. When sounds are produced with healing intent, they can create sympathetic resonance in the physical and energy bodies. Sound healing also is used to bring discordant energy into balance and harmony. Thermography (thermal imaging): A diagnostic technique that uses an infrared camera to measure temperature variations on the surface of the body, producing images that reveal sites of inflammation and abnormal tissue growth. Inflammation is recognized as the earliest stage of nearly all major health challenges.

PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

WHOLE CHILD PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS

Dr. Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-736-1954 • WholeChildTexas.com 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.

PERMACULTURE SCHOOL OF PERMACULTURE Suburban Site: 3928 Dickens Dr, Plano, TX 75023 Farm Site: Ben Franklin, TX 214-856-8477 SchoolOfPermaculture.com

Learn to create a better life through natural design. Grow your own food, harvest your own water, create your own energy, and more. See ad, page 6.

PILATES FIT N PILATES

5160 Village Creek Dr, Ste 400, Plano 75093 214-789-5563 • FitNPilates.com Customized Pilates instruction.

PILATES FOR LIFE

200 S Austin Dr, Allen 75013 214-704-3070 • Pilates-ForLife.com Private/group Pilates, yoga and tai chi.

RADIO SHOW HEALTHY BY NATURE RADIO SHOW Martie Whittekin, Certified Clinical Nutritionist Saturday 8am • KWRD 100.7 FM

Interviews with authors, doctors and other experts about natural approaches to health and happiness. Listener calls are always welcome. Archives of past shows available on HBNShow.com. See ad, page 3.

practitionerprofiles Dr. Laura Precourt, DC ReClaim Health

ounded by Dr. Laura Precourt, in 2003, in Plano, ReClaim Health offers several healing modalities that include NAET allergy elimination technique, infrared and cold laser therapy, SpineMed Decompression therapy, endocardiograph/heart sound recorder, micro-current biofeedback therapy, cleanse/detox programs, Applied Kinesiology and nutritional and lifestyle education curricula. She notes, “I now practice under a license of doctor of pastoral medicine (PSc.D), which allows me to practice functional medicine so I can teach people how to correct the underlying cause of the dysfunction in order to reduce or eliminate the need for medications, relieve symptoms, repair damage and allow people to truly reclaim their health.” Precourt a worked as a paramedic and gained five years of experience working in gastroendoscopy, family practice and internal medicine. She has completed more than 500 hours of postgraduate study in advanced clinical nutrition, functional blood chemistry, functional brain chemistry and functional endocrinology. She states, “I am committed to serving our patients by educating them to increase their potential for healing, health and wellness in all three dimensions of life—physical, biochemical and spiritual/emotional.” Location: 2237 W. Parker Rd., Ste. F, Plano. For appointments, call 972-9439355. For more information, visit ReclaimHealthNow.com. See ad, page 14.

Kip Watson, MA, CHPC, LPC Braincode Corp.

ip Watson isn’t your average therapist. Watson is a high-performance coach, sports psychology professional and therapist. With all these tools at her disposal, Watson helps her clients excel at whatever they choose. While she works with individuals, professionals, athletes and teams, Watson believes sports provide a great way to explain what she does and why it’s critical. For example, she describes, in the game of football, everyone needs to be fast, strong and fit, but the mental skills of a high-achieving running back are different from a quarterback or defensive end. The ideal situation in life for anyone is where passion about something matches their physical and mental strengths. In other words, they are naturally “wired” to excel in the field or at a specific position. But that’s not always how it works out. Many find themselves in a sport or job and changing isn’t an option. They know the position, they have the knowledge, they’re physically prepared, yet often it requires mental training to go from average to awesome. Through a three-step evaluation and assessment, Watson helps clients discover their “Brain Code” and pinpoint innate strengths and weaknesses. She customizes a plan to improve their mental and life skills so they can achieve consistent high performance in their realm of choice. Location: 2770 Main St., St. 154, Frisco. For more information, call 214-543-4108 or visit BrainCodeCorp.com. See listing, page 22.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body and emotions depends on the harmonious flow of life-force energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). Yoga: Practical application of the ancient Indian Vedic teachings. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join,” and refers to the joining of man’s physical, mental and spiritual elements. The goal of good health is accomplished through a combination of techniques, including physical exercises called asanas (or postures), controlled breathing, relaxation, meditation and diet and nutrition. Although yoga is not meant to cure specific diseases or ailments directly, it has been found effective in treating many physical ailments. Please note: The contents of this Health & Wellness Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

KIP WATSON, GUEST HOST ON ONE LIFE RADIO

Thursdays, 12-1pm 1190AM or online at iHeartRadio.com Sports Psychology Professional & Certified High Performance Coach Kip Watson helps individuals, professionals and athletes from grade school level to the NFL to maximize their mental and physical potential and improve their relationships. Noted for a gentle yet challenging style of communication, her clients have gone from giving up to achieving more than they thought possible. See profile, page 31.

REAL ESTATE DARLENE OWEN, REALTOR

United Real Estate/DFW Properties 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 6.

REFLEXOLOGY DOREY AROMATHERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY Mary Ellen Dorey, Owner Plano • 972-567-3962 DoreyAromatherapy.com

See full listing under Aromatherapy. See ad, page 15.

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

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

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

ST. PHILIP’S EPISCOPAL

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

THERMOGRAPHY WHOLE BODY THERMOGRAPHY & WELLNESS

Dr. Genie Fields, DC 3201 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound 75028 469-645-8337 WholeBodyThermographyAndWellness.com Don’t assume following generic guidelines about health will address your body’s unique needs. Get the report that can show the truth about your body and get you on your right path.Whole body regulation thermography scan is painless, noninvasive and radiation free. No prescription required. The scan, report, reading and recommendations always included. See ad, page 5.

VETERINARY SERVICES PAWS & CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL

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 14.

Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM 2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 PawsAndClawsAnimalHospital.com

Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. See ad, page 13.

WELLNESS CENTERS SYNERGY BALANCE NUCCA CHIROPRACTIC HEALING CENTER Drs. Bryan & Brittney Asby 12740 Hillcrest Rd, Ste 138, Dallas 75230 972-387-4700 • MySynergyBalance.com

A gentle NUCCA alignment, with no cracking, twisting or popping, can improve and even reverse joint pain, headaches, disc issues, limping, numbness, ringing in the ears and more. See ad, page 9.

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WOMEN'S HEALTH C-SECTION RECOVERY CENTER

3400 Silverstone Dr, Ste 119, Plano 972-612-3399 • C-SectionRecoveryCenter.com C-Section Recovery Center is the first and only massage therapy clinic of its kind, specializing in the relief of chronic pain and dysfunction for women that have experienced a c-section birth. See profile, page 23.

HEART & VITALITY, PLLC

MOR WELLNESS CONCEPTS

Kirsten Ward, BA, CHS, CNHP 17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Dallas, 75287 817-832-2618 • MorConcepts.com European Thermal Bio-Scans. Whole body screening that assesses the health of nervous system, major organs, lymph, sinuses and teeth. 90% proactively detecting changes in breast tissue. See ad, page 28.

ROOTS INTEGRATIVE GYNECOLOGY Dr. Odette Limosnero, MD 2005 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton 75010 972-822-3365 RootsIntegrativeGynecology.com

Lauren Yeager Organic My Skin

auren Yeager graduated from the Aveda Institute of Esthetics, in Indianapolis, and ISSN Skincare, in Atlanta, and participated in continuing education courses for eight years. After becoming aware of the dangers of chemically created skincare products, she embraced a holistic-minded, organic approach to skin care. “Your skin is a sponge; within 26 seconds, the products you apply to your skin absorb into your bloodstream,” she states. “Just consider what your products are doing to your body over time, let alone your skin.” Because skin is our largest organ, she realizes that we shouldn’t be putting anything on our skin that we couldn’t eat. Yeager is excited to continue her education and share it with others. She offers handmade organic, vegan, holistic, edible skin care and body care items; everything in the shop is edible, and Yeager also does organic microdermabrasion and enzyme peels. “When I say everything is edible, I mean it, from my hair removal process to my skin care beliefs and techniques. Organic is so important to me because I know the source of where it is made or grown is pure,” she says. Yeager enjoys seeing her clients’ results and how pleased they are. She says that the feeling of lifting another individual’s spirits up by helping them look good and feel their best gives her happiness and peace of mind. Location: 8105 Rasor Blvd., Ste. 315, Plano. For more information, call at 469438-9893 or visit OrganicMySkin.com.

We take the time to build a relationship with you, to not only treat your symptoms, but discover the underlying cause of your “disease.” See ad, page 5.

YOGA GRATEFUL YOGA

602 E Main St, Ste C, Allen 214-666-6272 • GratefulYoga-AllenTX.com Beginner’s yoga is our specialty.

LIVING YOGA DALLAS LivingYogaDallas.com

Your online community for everything "yoga" in DFW. See ad, page 15.

YOGAJAX YOGA STUDIO

2001 Coit Rd, Plano 75093 469-518-4225 • Yogajax.com Yoga and fitness group and private classes; teacher trainings and workshops.

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LLEA Night Hike – 8-10pm. Follow our trail guides on a moonlit stroll down the nature trails. Ages 5 yrs & up. $11.50. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required by Apr 7, 11am: 972-219-3550.

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Spring Trash Off & Environmental Fair – 8:30am-1pm. Volunteers can register for the trash off and get supplies at 8:30am in the Home Depot parking lot and meet back for lunch and environmental fair (10am-1pm). Fair includes educational booths, free document shredding for Flower Mound residents, e-waste collection, used clothing and housewares collection, kids activities and the Trinity Forks Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas plant sale. Free. Home Depot, 852 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound. kfmb.org.

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: McKinneyTexas.org/Green. Bird Walk – 7:30-10am. Bird watchers of all skill levels are invited to join an expert birder to explore birding locations at LLELA. Ages 10 & up. $5/vehicle, cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550.

Denton Community Market Opening Day – 9am1pm. A producer-only farmers’ market and art market specializing in local produce, locally produced food items and local artisan wares. Admission free. 317 W Mulberry St, Denton. DentonMarket.org.

Plano’s 2017 Great American Cleanup – 9-11am. This year’s goal is for 2,500 volunteers to bring in 15 tons of litter. Free T-shirts and cleanup supplies available for participation. Cleanup followed by a free volunteer beach party celebration from 11am-1:30pm in the Chase Oaks Church parking lot. Registration and release required by Apr 4: Plano.gov/gac.

Nature Walk – 10am-12pm. Animal tracks, deer trails, trees with personality, singing birds; we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk. $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. Earthfest Allen – 10am-2pm. A community festival celebrating nature, health and education. Features nature walks, booths, music, kites and more. Dayspring Nature Preserve, 902 Comanche Dr, Allen. 214-509-5551. Perfect Perennials for Texas Gardens – 10:1511am. Learn how to create a garden with plants that bloom in every season. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Earth Party – 11am-1pm. Interactive exhibits about sustainable living and environmental education, entertainment, giveaways, the Trashion recycled fashion

Scarborough Renaissance Festival show and food vendors. Fort Worth Water Gardens, 1502 Commerce St, Ft Worth. 817-392-7111.

TUESDAY, APRIL 4 Rain Barrels 101 – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn how to install, use and maintain your rain barrel(s). Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Registration required: 972-769-4130. Camp Cooking Basics for Backpackers – 6:308pm. Will cover equipment, planning and preparation along with some tips and tricks to make your meals the hit of the trip. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

savethedate WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 Volunteer Wednesday at School of Permaculture – 10am-2pm. Work in the dirt and learn permaculture. For those joining us, please wear/ bring proper gear: gloves, closed-toed shoes, shovels, hand tools, water, snacks, etc. Children 12 & over are welcome with parent(s). Rain/ shine. Free. 3928 Dickens Dr, Plano. 214-8568477. SchoolOfPermaculture.com.

SUNDAY Sunday Celebration Service Agape Center For Spiritual Living – 10am, meditation; 10:30am, service. Noah’s Event Venue, 5280 Town Square Dr, Plano. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeCSL.com.

WEDNESDAY 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.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Let It Be Me – Apr 7-30. By Carey Jane Hardy. Amy cares for her Aunt Sylvia who has Alzheimer’s. She is so devoted to her aunt that she finds herself seriously tested when she meets and falls in love with Gregory. The Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Ave, Plano. 972-490-4202. Theatre-Britain.com. Night Hike – 7:30-8:30pm. Also held Apr 21. Open to hikers 12 & up. Evening provides a unique opportunity to view animals that call the Cross Timbers home. $10/nonmembers, $7/members. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333.

Guided Trail – 10-11am. Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the Heard Sanctuary with trained guides. Preregistration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. 3-Hr Wetland Canoe Trail – 10am-1pm. Experience the amazing diversity in wetland vegetation and wildlife while learning about the history and basics of wetland ecology. After a safety and canoeing introduction, spend about 40 mins on a guided trail around the Heard wetlands, followed by free paddle time to explore on your own. Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. ColorPalooza – 10am-5pm. Visitors show off their artistic abilities, watch skilled artists create oneof-a kind sculptures and paintings, and learn how to better care for the Earth and make their homes more environmentally friendly. Free admission. Some activities carry a nominal charge. Old Town Lewisville. More info: 972-219-3401 or LewisvilleColorPalooza.com.

savethedate SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Pure Glow Grand Opening – 10am-5:30pm. Celebrate the opening of their first boutique retail location. Located Inside Doozie’s Corner, 208 E Louisiana St, McKinney. 972-675-7987. PureGlowEcoChic.com. Proven Winners Day – 10:15-11am. These new plants have been bred to have superior blooms that are longer and brighter than typical flowers. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122. Craft the Night Away: Craft Beer Festival – 5-9pm. Features 20 Texas Craft Beer breweries and at least 40 different beers. Live music, art and craft vendors and more. Held at Sherman’s courthouse

square. More info: DowntownSherman.com/event/ craft-the-night-away.

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savethedate SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Lacto-Fermenting 101 – 9am-1pm. Join experienced nutrition advocate Nicole Rice to learn the basics of lacto-fermenting so you can safely create delightful fermented dishes with or without a recipe. Each pre-registered student will take home a ferment. $40. Plano Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. 214-856-8477. SchoolOfPermaculture.com. Team Heard: Texas Nature Challenge – 9am-1pm. Walk on Team Heard as we work to show the nation that DFW can boast the most species of wildlife as part of the City Nature Challenge. “Coaches” on hand to help learn how to score points for the Metroplex as you ID species of wildlife. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Saturday at the Cabin – 12-3pm. Step back in time when you visit the historic Minor-Porter Log House. Visitors of all ages are welcome to tour the log home, smoke house and dugout. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Shade Gardening – 10am-12pm. Learn how to plan and plant an attractive oasis of foliage and texture to delight the eye. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Registration required: 972-769-4130.

savethedate THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Natural Networking – 11:30am-1pm. Open group. No dues. Holistic, integrative, or “green,” business owners and professionals welcome in all areas: health/wellness, sustainability, personal growth, integrative medicine, family and relationships, financial well-being and more. Meets 3rd Thurs each month. 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. Join our email list for reminders: bit. ly/NA-NTX2.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Night Hike – 7:30-8:30pm. See Apr 7 listing. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Spring Plant Sale – Apr 22 & 23. 9am-5pm, Sat; 1-9pm, Sun. Offering natives, hard-to-find herbs and well-adapted plants. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Redbud Festival – 10am-4pm. Features dozens of vendors with tree and plant sales, gardening sup-

plies, household items and local/handmade products, along with family-friendly activities and live, local music. Denton Civic Center, 321 E McKinney St, Denton. kdb.org. Family Campfire – 7:30-9:30pm. Watch the sun set and the stars appear as you enjoy campfire fun: stories, songs and s’mores. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required by Apr 21, 11am: 972-219-3550.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Emotional Support Class – 2-5pm. Learn about properties, safety and uses of several essential oils. Make custom products that will serve your needs. All supplies included. $75. Location given upon registration. Mary Ellen Dorey: 972-567-3962. DoreyAromatherapy.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27 Rain Gardens – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about rain garden design, construction and maintenance. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Registration required: 972-769-4130.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Drug Take-Back – 10am-2pm. Safely dispose of all accumulated expired, unwanted and unused prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous. You do not have to be a resident of McKinney to participate. Solid Waste Services, 1550 S College St, Bldg D, McKinney. More info: McKinneyTexas. org/Green. Mane Gait Country Fair – 11am-4pm. Features carnival games, pony rides, petting zoo, music, food, shopping and more. All proceeds will fund ManeGait’s therapy programs serving our special needs riders. ManeGait, 3160 N Custer, McKinney. More info, Susan Hansen: 469-422-6380. ManeGait.org. Our Pollinator Pals – 1-3pm. Come out for an afternoon celebrating pollinators, from butterflies to

bees to birds, there’s so much to learn about these winged beauties. Hear experts speak and participate in family-friendly activities. $5/nonmembers, free/ members. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333.

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savethedate WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 Volunteer Wednesday at School of Permaculture – 10am-2pm. Work in the dirt and learn permaculture. For those joining us, please wear/ bring proper gear: gloves, closed-toed shoes, shovels, hand tools, water, snacks, etc. Children 12 & over are welcome with parent(s). Rain/ shine. Free. 3928 Dickens Dr, Plano. 214-8568477. SchoolOfPermaculture.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 M-o-o-ving Thru’ the Mud with Landon – 10am. Seeking sponsors and volunteers for this kid-friendly mud run with obstacles for children 4-15. Fundraiser for Hope for HH. $25. Circle N Dairy, 2074 Co Rd 446, Gainesville. 940-372-0343. MudWithLandon.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17 8th Annual Natural Health Fest – 9am-5pm. Live radio broadcast at 8am. Whether you want to optimize your good health, solve a chronic complaint, or even fight a life-threatening illness, Natural HealthFest’s talks and exhibits are a tremendous resource. Meet health practitioners before you make an appointment. Buy tickets online or $20 at door. Richardson Civic Center, 411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson. NaturalHealthFest.com.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 17 8th Annual Natural Health Fest – 9am5pm. Live radio broadcast at 8am. Whether you want to optimize your good health, solve a chronic complaint, or even fight a lifethreatening illness, Natural HealthFest’s talks and exhibits are a tremendous resource. Meet health practitioners before you make an appointment. Buy tickets online or $20 at door. Richardson Civic Center, 411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson. NaturalHealthFest.com.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival – Sun & Sat, Apr 8-May 29 and Memorial Day. 10am-7pm. A 35-acre recreated English village; enjoy full combat jousts and falconry demonstrations, games of skill, magicians, a Grande Parade, non-stop Renaissance entertainment on 21 stages and hundreds of costumed performers, and artist demos. $28/ adults, $13/ages 5-12, free/age 4 & under. 2511 FM 66. Info & tickets: 972-938-3247 or SRFestival.com

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sunday Sunday Celebration Service Agape Center For Spiritual Living – 10am, meditation; 10:30am, service. Noah’s Event Venue, 5280 Town Square Dr, Plano. Rev Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeCSL.com. Sunday Worship: Unity Spiritual Center of Denton Service – 10am, coffee; 11am, service. Unity takes spiritual principles and makes them practical in your life. 6071 New Hope Rd, Krugerville. 214453-0218. UnityOfNewHope.org. Scarborough Renaissance Festival – Sun & Sat, Apr 8-May 29 and Memorial Day. 10am-7pm. A 35-acre recreated English village; enjoy full combat jousts and falconry demonstrations, games of skill, magicians, a Grande Parade, non-stop Renaissance entertainment on 21 stages and hundreds of costumed performers, and artist demos. $28/adults, $13/ ages 5-12, free/age 4 & under. 2511 FM 66. Info & tickets: 972-938-3247 or SRFestival.com.

monday savethedate MONDAY Women’s Life Coaching Groups – 12-1:30pm. & 7-8:30pm. If you’re looking for clarity, peace, support and connection with like-minded women, join us for our weekly meetings led by two life coaches. $25. Inner Evolution Coaching, 1517 McDermott St, Allen. Amy Egan: 214356-7646. Beekeeping Meeting – 6:30pm. 2nd Mon. Beginner to experienced keepers welcome, ages 8-80. Free. Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association. Collin College Conference Center (Central Park Campus), 2200 W University Dr, McKinney. 972843-8084.

tuesday 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.

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Buddhist Sangha – 7-9pm. The meeting of Horizon’s Buddhist covenant group. Meditation and study of the 8-Fold Path. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

wednesday Prenatal Class – 12-1pm. Last Wed. Designed specifically for expectant parents, this free 1-hr course with Dr. Alina Olteanu covers numerous topics on preparing for your new arrival, such as your child’s development, immunizations, breast feeding, supplements, nutrition. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. RSVP requested: 214-736-1954. WholeChildTexas.com. Organic Society Meeting – 6:30pm, seed & info exchange; 7pm, meeting. 3rd Wed. Denton Organic Society. Denton Senior Center, 509 N Bell Ave, Denton. 940-382-8551. Agape Community Meditation & Prayer Gathering – 6:45-8:15pm. Experience group meditation and prayer. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeCSL.com.

friday Nature Story Times – 10:30am. Designed primarily for young children and introduces a different nature-themed book each week. Included in general admission, free/Heard Museum Members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Community Dance – 7-9:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Live Music, varied styles. Fun for all ages 21 and up. $5/ person Denton Senior Center, 509 North Bell Ave, Denton. 940-349-8720.

saturday 2nd Saturday Bird Walk – Thru May. 8-9am. Learn more about birding. These walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. Included in general admission. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566.

Trail Running – 9am. Led by Jason Tamblyn. $10/ year. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333.

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Weekly Guided Spring Hikes – 9am. Enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise while learning about the Cross Timbers. $5/nonmembers, free/members. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333.

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Blackland Prairie Raptor Center First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. Meet raptors up-close. Take guided prairie hikes. Kids activities. Bring a picnic lunch. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Erich Neupert: 972-442-7607. BPRaptorCenter.org. Harp Music for Wellbeing – 12-1pm. 1st Sat. Come relax and listen to the harp, prescriptive music as it facilitates healing, promotes feelings of well-being and aids in transition. $15. Pilates and Yoga Studio, 200 S Austin Dr, Allen. Patsy M. Sadowski, MA, Certified Music Practitioner: 972-814-0778. PilatesForLife.com. Heard Nature Photographers – 1:30-3:30pm. 2nd Sat. Photographers of all ages and experience levels. Presentations, field trips. Membership $20/year; first two visits free. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. For more info, Tom Martin: 469-261- 3045. HeardNaturePhotographers.com

and treat bags for the children. $7/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 County Road 446, Gainesville. 940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com. Live Green in Plano (LGIP) Volunteer Program – Volunteers 13 and up need. Complete a short application and attend an orientation prior to getting started. Activities include monthly garden workdays; community creek and litter cleanups; special event support and assistance; community outreach options; administration; and more. For orientation dates & registration: LiveGreenInPlano.com. Meditation for Children and Parents – With Dr Alina Olteanu. Children and parents can learn how to meditate in one session. Evening and weekend classes available. Afterwards, join our community of meditators once a month, for group meditations. $150. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. For appt: 214-736-1954. WholeChildTexas.com. MeditateWithAlina.com

Introduction to Yoga Series – 3-4:30pm. An 8-wk series of 75-90-min classes of yoga and discussion. Each week introduces an area of yoga in a way that you can jump in any time. $80. YogaJax Yoga Studio, 2001 Coit Rd, Ste 155, Plano. Preregister, Jami Jackson: 469-331-9913 or YogaJax.com.

Star Coyote Events – Monthly events include gong, Tibetan bowl and crystal bowl sound journeys, shamanic journey with a drum dance, kid’s energy and creativity events, and a Wed morning class series. Please see the calendar at StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com for the exact dates and times as they change each month, or call 469-344-6484.

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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

Tea, Talk and Tour at Living Ethics School – Families of current and prospective students can learn more about the philosophy, curriculum and relationships, tour the facility and grounds and connect with other like-minded parents and families. 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview. For more info: 214-544-8338 or CenterForLivingEthics.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Natural Networking – 11:30am-1pm. Open group. No dues. Holistic, integrative, or “green,” business owners and professionals welcome in all areas: health/ wellness, sustainability, personal growth, integrative medicine, family and relationships, financial wellbeing and more. Meets 3rd Thurs each month. 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. Join our email list for reminders: bit.ly/NA-NTX2.

SPACE AVAILABLE PRACTITIONER SPACE FOR LEASE – Prime location, easy access, 1 mile from Dallas N Tollway and 121 in Frisco. Medical massage clinic in business for 5 years; 1 room available. Private, quiet room; large window; no shared wall; lovely waiting area with comfortable seating. Seeking Functional MD/DO; Counselor, Nutritionist or similar. To inquire include name, background, years of experience phone number: Contact@MassageDistrict.com.

WANTED LOOKING FOR YOGA INSTRUCTOR – To share space and rent with Dance Therapy instructor in the McKinney/Allen area. Lori: 504-460-6488.

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3-Hr Wetland Canoe Trail – 10am-1pm. Experience the amazing diversity in wetland vegetation and wildlife while learning about the history and basics of wetland ecology. After a safety and canoeing introduction, spend about 40 mins on a guided trail around the Heard wetlands, followed by free paddle time to explore on your own. Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

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