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Camping Turns Kids into Nature Lovers by Avery Mack

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Healing Fragrances for Bites, Allergies and Sunburn

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34 lustrous PooCh 10 Foods to Make a Dog’s Coat Glow by Suzi Beber

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es to help you bring healthy foods into your everyday life. Check out our recipes for vegan smoothies on page 21, or consider stopping by and welcoming our new advertising partners, Juicer Heroes, in Frisco, and letting them whip up a fresh, organic juice for you! This month, we also hear from James Gormley and Martie Whittekin about their views on the direction and status of the U.S. Federal Drug Administration. These two longtime leaders in the natural health movement are definitely passionate and concerned with the current status of how things get approved, discrepancies in testing methods, our freedom to choose and who is influencing decisions and regulating what is “good” for us and what isn’t. In our feature article, “Stewards of Earth’s Bounty”, you’ll meet organic farmers from across the country that are working hard to educate youth about where food comes from and to create a safer and healthier environment to benefit future generations. If you’re one of the growing millions looking to bring truly healthy, fresh food into your home and support local agriculture in the process, please take time and check out the new section in our online directory at NA-NTX.com that directs you to local farms and farmers’ markets. You’ll also find a special Healthy Food Resources Guide this month on page 26 with other options. Because we’re into health for our whole family (including our beloved pets), our Natural Pet department this month features information about healthy ingredients to keep your dog’s coat healthy and glowing, as well as recipes for healthy and tasty pet treats! Summer is a wonderful time for daydreaming, just “being” and enjoying life. Wishing you and yours a peaceful, healthy summer!

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newsbriefs Melon Dash in McKinney

he Melon Dash 5K and Fun Run on August 2 is the sixth of seven Run Project races scheduled throughout 2014. The Melon Run benefits the North Texas Cat Rescue, a group committed to the humane and compassionate treatment of cats. The race boasts a family-friendly atmosphere with watermelon for everyone, sprinklers, live music, food and beer. Runners may choose between a timed 5K race, with a course that winds through historic downtown McKinney, or a fun run. Easily accessible parking in the surrounding square and neighborhood and an energetic sponsor village create a relaxed and casual atmosphere emphasizing fun, fitness, and local flavor. Starting times are 7:45 and 8:15 a.m. at the intersection of Davis and Tennessee near the town square and farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market in McKinney. Participants may register online at RunProject.org/race/melon-dash-5k through Jul. 31.

Juicer Heroes Opens Frisco Location

ith a commitment to offering the best fresh, local and organic juice available and educating customers about living a healthy lifestyle, Bryan and Kristi Wright, franchise owners of Juicer Heroes, are opening their first location in the DFW market at 6975 Lebanon Road, Suite 306, at the Shops of Starwood in Frisco. A Grand Opening celebration will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 19, with juice samples, healthy food options by ICON Foods, healthy snack and baked treats, live music and appearances by local celebrities, athletes and authors. Juicer Heroes, founded in 2012 by Jason and Joshua Taylor in San Antonio, provides a menu of the freshest fruit and vegetable juices with varieties for every taste and pricing to fit every budget. A fun, energetic, informational atmosphere includes unique merchandise such as juicers and other Earth-friendly offerings. Customers can watch a documentary or movie while enjoying their juice. Juicer Heroes also minimizes their impact on the environment by donating pulp to animal rescue shelters for food, and fruit and vegetable boxes to people for moving. Location: Southwest corner of Dallas North Tollway and Lebanon, at the Shops of Starwood, in Frisco. For more information, call 469-803-5919, visit JuicerHeroes.com or download the app. See ad page 20.

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newsbriefs Run to Stop the Bullies

he fourth annual 5K EPIC Charity Challenge Run to stop bullying will be held July 26 at Bob Woodruff Park, in Plano. Proceeds from the 5K help fund free programs and services that The Turning Point provides throughout Collin County and north Dallas to support survivors of sexual assault and educate students for the prevention of bullying. A fun festival atmosphere in the gazebo will include music during the event. Medals and trophies will be awarded to 5K participants placing in their categories. Warm-up begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race starts at 8 a.m. Members of the Plano Pacers may register for $10 and all other 5K participants register for just $30. Even “sleepwalkers” may register for $15 and just enjoy the event without running. A 1K race is free for kids 12 and under.

What-A-Melon Festival Brings Summer Fun Downtown

he 37th annual Great Texas Balloon Race, held from August 1 to 3, in Longview, Texas, will include a full week of associated activities this year, because the Balloon Federation of America’s Hot Air Competition Division is concurrently holding the United States National Championship Race beginning July 28. There will be live concerts on Friday and Saturday nights, featuring Roger Creager and Tracy Lawrence. The popular Balloon Glows will entertain crowds nightly with a display of color. Kids Land is a safe and restricted area for children that requires a small separate entry fee. Vendors will also be there with food, arts, crafts and other merchandise.

he 25th annual Shelby County What-AMelon Festival will he held in downtown Center, Texas, July 10 through 12. A full slate of activities includes carnival rides, vendors and live entertainment under the big tent, including some great gospel music. Girls up to 15 and boys up to 5 years will compete in their favorite watermelon or summer attire. One crowd favorite, the What-AMelon Pet Show, will be held July 11. The third annual What-A-Melon 5K Run/Walk on July 12 benefits local Boy Scout organizations. The festival’s Watermelon Speed Eating Contest, also held on July 12, follows the Seed Spitting Contest. That’s when the weighing in of Shelby County’s biggest watermelons begins. What-A-Melon Festival entry buttons are $4 each for all three days.

For more information, a complete list of times, locations and entry fees, visit GreatTexasBalloonRace.com.

For more information, visit ShelbyCountyChamber.com.

Location: 2601 San Gabriel Dr., Plano. For more information, call 972-985-0951 or visit TheTurningPoint.org.

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newsbriefs Do You Have Mosquito Legs?

he 34th annual Great Texas Mosquito Festival will take place from July 24 through 26 in Clute, Texas, with nonstop music all three days. Attracting 13,000 visitors, Mascot Willie-Man-Chew, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest mosquito, at 26 feet long, greets visitors for three fun-filled days of entertainment, food, contests and family fun. The festival has lots more to offer, with a mosquito calling and mosquito legs contest, a carnival, games, contests, races and tours. For the athletically inclined, there is a Mosquito Chase 5K Run and 600-meter Kids Run. Other highlights include double horseshoe pitching and double washer pitching tournament; the BBQ Cookoff and Grill Master Competition; Bingo; haystack dives, Skeeter Beaters Baby Crawling, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;You Beautiful Doll kids' mini-pageant, a petting zoo and lots of food. For complete pricing, schedule of events and more information, visit MosquitoFestival.com.

Thinking of Baby Seminar at Guided Path to Health

ill Baumann, certified nutrition consultant and the founder of Guided Path to Health, will talk about the top three mistakes that even healthconscious aspiring moms make that increase their risk of having a child with autism, ADHD, asthma or allergies (4As) in a seminar, titled Thinking of Baby? from 7 to 8:30 p.m., July 17, at HealthWorks Mart, in Plano. Participants will be inspired to proactively address specific areas of health and wellness in preparation for pregnancy, stressing that the greatest opportunity for reducing the risks of these childhood epidemics is the critical and often-neglected time period before conception occurs. Each participant will leave with greater insight into the causes of the 4As, what actions they can take to reduce their risks, and a free Pregnancy Preparedness Checklist to assess if they are ready for pregnancy. As a bonus, the strategies discussed also serve to boost fertility and facilitate a more comfortable pregnancy. Admission is free. Location: HealthWorks Mart, 3221 Independence Pkwy., Plano. RSVP to 214-675-5607 or Jill@GuidedPathToHealth.com. 8

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mall changes can have big impacts when it comes to improving the air in North Texas, and we can be the difference. Reducing the amount of time spent driving alone in a personal vehicle helps improve our air. Things like carpooling, reducing idling, using mass transit, biking and walking all have positive impacts. Try to implement clean air strategies such as these on Air Pollution Action Days, when ozone is predicted to reach unhealthy levels.

Heirloom Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival

Visit AirNorthTexas.org to sign up for Air Pollution Action Day alerts, learn about the Air Quality Index, commit to clean air strategies and more. See ad, back cover.

eirloom Productions’ Grapevine Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival will take place at the Grapevine Convention Center on July 19 and 20, with a wide array of products, demonstrations and make-and-takes. Crafty consumers with a broad diversity of interests have thronged to the festival for 18 years to find inspiration and new products and techniques and meet with the designers and manufacturers whose creativity drives trends within the worlds of paper art and craft. A recently popular form of paper art originating in Europe, is the artist’s trading card, also referred to as an ATC. Made to be exchanged, they’re the size of playing cards, individually handmade, with art on the front and the artist’s contact information on the back. Advance tickets are $6. Times are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 19 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 20. An ATC exchanging occurs daily at 1 p.m. Location: 1209 S. Main St., Grapevine. For more info, visit HeirloomPro.com.

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Ginger and Turmeric Protect Skin from Sun

cientists from Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University have found that extracts from ginger and turmeric may help prevent DNA damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, a leading cause of melanoma and other skin cancers. Fifteen herbal extracts were created; each was applied to human keratinocytes, the predominant cell type in the outer layer of skin that can be damaged by the sun’s rays. The researchers measured the ability of each herb extract to absorb ultraviolet radiation and act as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals. Turmeric and ginger extracts absorbed a significant amount of UVB rays before they could damage the skin, according to the results, published in Photochemistry and Photobiology. Each was found to stimulate the synthesis of thioredoxin 1, an antioxidant protein that appears to protect keratinocytes from DNA damage and toxicity to living cells.

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n addition to triggering vitamin D production, the sun may have other health benefits. University of Edinburgh researchers studied 24 healthy volunteers that used lamps that produce ultraviolet A (UVA) light mimicking the sun’s UVA rays, compared with similar lamps that only produce heat. Two sessions under the UVA lamps significantly lowered blood pressure and boosted nitric oxide levels in the blood. The latter is linked to better circulation. The scientists concluded that the combined effect may help prevent heart disease.

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EssEntial oils EFFECtiVE in FiGhtinG CanDiDa, mrsa

ssential oils show promise in preventing infections from the fungi Candida albicans and the bacteria methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to several recent studies. Romania’s Polytechnic University of Bucharest researchers found that topical application of the essential oils from Salvia officinalis (sage) and Anethum graveolens (dill) provided significant inhibition against the C. albicans fungi when compared with a standard antiseptic dressing. Scientists from England’s Manchester Metropolitan University compared the effects on three strains of MRSA in wound dressings containing the essential oils of patchouli, tea tree, geranium, lavender and grapefruit seed extract against a conventional antibacterial dressing of silver sulfadiazine cream. Each oil was applied independently and in combination with wound dressings. Grapefruit seed extract and geranium oil were found to most effectively inhibit the MRSA strains.

Fruits and Veggies Boost Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Learning and Social Skills

study published in the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association finds that increased fruit and vegetable consumption among school-age children may increase learning skills related to interacting with others, as identified in social cognitive theory. Researchers divided 138 students into two groups, with one group consuming more fruits and vegetables than the other. After three months, the group on the healthier diet tested higher in social cognitive learning skills. They also scored better in self-efficacy (belief they could succeed) in difficult situations, social support and observational learning.

Preterm Babies Grow Better with Supplements

n a study published earlier this year in Pediatrics, researchers from Liverpool Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital gave either a standard diet or that plus multivitamin and mineral supplementation intravenously to 150 preterm infants for 28 days after their birth. Supplemented babies had higher rates of growth, measured in weight, plus head circumference sizes that were between five and eight millimeters greater. The differences in head circumference remained nine months after the supplementation period ended.

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Dulse Seaweed a Heart Health Powerhouse

ulse (palmaria palmata), a protein-rich red seaweed, could become a new protein source to compete with current protein crops like soybeans, according to scientists at Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Teagasc Food Research Centre. Dulse harvested from October to January usually has the highest protein content. This functional food also contributes levels of essential amino acids such as leucine, valine and methionine, similar to those contained in legumes like peas or beans. It may even help protect against cardiovascular disease. The Agriculture and Food Development Authority reports that for the first time, researchers have identified a renin-inhibitory peptide in dulse that helps to reduce high blood pressure, like ACE-1 inhibitors commonly used in drug therapy.

Dried Plums Prevent Bone Loss

onsuming dried plums, Prunus domestica, appears to reduce bone loss and may increase bone mass. Studying 236 post-menopausal women for one year, Florida State University researchers gave half of the women 100 grams of dried plums per day, while the other group received 100 grams of dried apples. Bone scans done at three, six and 12 months found significantly greater bone mineral density among the group that ate dried plums. A study from Oklahoma State University showed similar results with post-menopausal mice put on a diet supplemented with dried plums or other dried fruits for two months. Only the diet with dried plums prevented bone loss among the mice. Another study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, found increased bone mass among both elderly and adult male mice that ate a diet comprising 25 percent dried plums, while those that did not eat dried plums lost bone mass.

Ashwagandha Herb Mutes Bipolar Disorder, Lowers Stress

he ancient ayurvedic herb ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) shows promise in reducing the symptoms of bipolar disorder, according to two recent studies. For eight weeks, scientists from the University of Pittsburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Western Psychiatric Institute gave 500 milligrams per day of ashwagandha extract or a placebo to 53 patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The researchers used a series of bipolar tests to gauge cognition, response time, social cognition response and other processes. After the eight weeks, the group given ashwagandha showed significant improvements in auditory-verbal working memory, reaction time and social cognition. In a study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatric Medicine, among a group of 64 men and women with chronic stress, after two months of ashwagandha treatment, standardized test scores revealed stress reduced by 44 percent, anxiety and insomnia by 68 percent and severe depression by 79 percent. Depression and anxiety are hallmarks of bipolar disorder.

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Farm Building

Training Programs Attract Young Farmers There’s little doubt that the nation needs more young farmers, because statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show the average American farmer is 58 years old. Hope lies in farm incubators that equip young agrarians with the technical skills and the business savvy needed to compete in the fierce, burgeoning market for locally grown produce. At Kinsman Farm (KinsmanFarm.net), in Cleveland, the Ohio State University Extension gives would-be farmers quarter-acre starter plots and helps them develop business plans. Financial support is available, too. “The city of Cleveland recently received private funds to expand its Gardening for Greenbacks Program,” advises spokesperson Marie Barni. “Our urban farmers can now receive a $5,000 grant to help start their farming microenterprise.” Some city planners have voiced considerable skepticism about whether urban farms are an effective tool for creating jobs and rebuilding economies like Cleveland’s, but advocates point to other farm incubators in North Carolina, Oregon and Rhode Island, as well as in Kansas City, Kansas, Holyoke, Massachusetts, St. Louis, Missouri, and Seattle, Washington. In Chicago, students at the role model Windy City Harvest, coordinated by the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Richard J. Daley City College (ChicagoBotanic.org/ windycityharvest), engage in six months of hands-on horticulture training, and then a three-month paid internship with a farm or food justice organization. Source: Emagazine.com

Strength in Numbers

It Takes a Village to Feed the World Organizations worldwide are working to create a more sustainable and just food system. Food Tank lists 101 organizations to watch in 2014 (Tinyurl.com/FoodTank100). All are vital in creating a better food system. Here are a few examples. Food MythBusters is telling the real story of how food is produced through short films, showing that we can have a food system that is truly affordable, delicious, fair and good for the planet. Heifer International has been helping small farmers around the world practice better animal husbandry and develop more environmentally sustainable sources of food production for 70 years. Oxfam, a confederation of 17 organizations worldwide, helps find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam America’s recent Behind the Brands campaign highlights how favorite consumer brands bring hidden costs to farmers, food security and the environment. Real Food Challenge, started in 2008 mainly among students, aims to shift $1 billion of existing university food budgets from industrial farms and junk foods to community-based, fair, ecologically sound and humane food sources by 2020. Seed Savers Exchange is dedicated to saving and sharing organic, heirloom and non-GMO (genetically modified organism) seeds. natural awakenings

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globalbriefs Food Transparency

Vermont Demands GMO Labeling Vermont Senator David Zuckerman and Representative Carolyn Partridge spearheaded efforts for Vermont to pass the nation’s first unrestricted mandatory labeling bill for genetically modified organisms (GMO). The state legislature’s collective efforts, lasting more than a decade, led to an unprecedented, game-changing new law signed by Governor Peter Shumlin on April 23. Anticipating the current lawsuit by Monsanto and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, Vermont has set aside $10 million for legal fees. The Organic Manufacturers Association is working to expand funding behind Vermont’s defense because the outcome could affect all 50 states. Unless legally overturned, starting July 1, 2016, products sold in Vermont that contain more than 0.9 percent GMO content contamination will require a statement on the label indicating that genetic engineering was used. Products that contain GMOs and are labeled as such cannot also label their products as “natural”. The bill, however, does not apply to labels for milk, eggs and meat from animals fed GMOs. Donate to Vermont’s defense fund at Tinyurl.com/SupportGMOLabeling.

Relaxing Rules

U.S. Organic Standards Under Siege Last September, without any public input, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under pressure from corporations, changed the way the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) decides which non-organic materials are allowed in products labeled as Certified Organic, all but guaranteeing that when the NOSB meets every six months, the non-organic and synthetic materials allowed in organic items will increase. Certain non-organic or synthetic materials can be used in up to 5 percent of a USDA Organic product, and in up to 30 percent of a Made with Organic Ingredients product. Look for the addition of carrageenan, synthetic nutrients such as DHA and ARA, sausage casings made from processed intestines, synthetic methionine, antibiotics and mutagens, among others. Sign a petition in protest at Tinyurl.com/OrganicStandardsPetition.

Urban Habitats

How Plants and Animals Adapt to Cities More than half of the world’s population now resides in cities, and the United Nations projects that 5 billion people will call a city home by 2030. “We need to understand how cities are changing the ecology of the systems they are built on, and how plants and animals are adapting to them,” says Dieter Hochuli, a Ph.D. biologist who specializes in integrative ecology at the University of Sydney, in Australia. For the most part, plants and animals adapt to urban surroundings using traits that help them survive in their natural habitat, but some scientists predict the pressures of the city, especially pollution, may become so great that evolution may intervene. “We’ve created this whole new habitat that never used to exist here,” remarks Angela Moles, a University of New South Wales (Australia) plant biologist. “There will be some species living here that are not doing so well and there’ll be selection for individuals that can do better in an urban environment.” “We still have functioning ecosystems, they’re just different from what they were 200 years ago,” comments Hochuli. Some shifts will be irreversible. Source: The Sydney Morning Herald 14

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Shame Game Corporations Bow to Public Pressure

Microbeads are tiny balls of hard plastic found in facial scrubs, shampoo and toothpaste that flow down drains and pass through wastewater treatment plants, ending up in waterways, where they enter the food chain. New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has proposed the first U.S. legislation banning plastic microbeads in commonly used cosmetics (Tinyurl.com/ BeadLegislation). Finding microbead-free products isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy; we must read ingredient lists and steer clear of products that contain polyethylene or polypropylene. Natural alternatives include ground almonds, oatmeal and pumice. Palm oil is a natural ingredient used in thousands of everyday products from snack foods to shampoo. But as tropical forests are cleared and carbon-rich peat swamps are drained and burned to make way for palm oil plantations, carbon is released into the atmosphere, driving global warming and shrinking habitat for endangered species. Tropical deforestation currently accounts for about 10 percent of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heat-trapping emissions. Last March, General Mills and Colgate-Palmolive announced new palm oil policies. Concerned citizens can tell other major corporations that for the sake of our atmosphere, tropical forests, peat lands and endangered species, the time to act is now, and to use only deforestation-free and peatlands-free palm oil going forward. Take action at Tinyurl.com/Palm OilPetition.

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Garden Gunk

Sewage Can Lurk in Bagged Fertilizers Bagged garden fertilizers help plants grow, but store-bought brands can be a scary mix of sewage sludge—treated human, industrial and hospital waste. No federal or state regulations require that sewage sludge, also known as biosolids, be listed on the label. Sludge can also be blended with more natural fertilizers without listing it as an ingredient. Today’s testing requirements for waste sludge cover only 10 elements and two indicator bacteria; all other contaminants, pharmaceuticals and toxic chemicals that go down the drain of every home and business go right into the fertilizer. Terms like “organic” and “natural” only apply to some food products, not compost or fertilizer. Arsenic and lead are both considered natural ingredients. Toxins and heavy metals don’t disappear when exposed to sun or rain; they enter the soil or travel by wind and water runoff into yards and communities and can be absorbed in vegetables, plants and livestock. When we consume foods grown in sludge, we consume whatever the plant takes up from the soil. Also, elements like heavy metals collect in the meat, milk and fat of animals that are fed crops grown in sewage sludge. To protect the family garden, call the fertilizer manufacturer before purchasing a product to verify ingredients. Ask the nursery or store for labeling that depicts which products are sludgefree and also insist on their use at area schools, parks and playgrounds. For more information, visit USludgeFree.org. 16

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Q: When I get a massage, it’s a good experience, but not always as fabulous as I would dream. Is there something I can do to help make it better? A: Sometimes even when the therapist does everything technically right, the client experience can fall a little short. That may be because sometimes all the information necessary to provide an exceptional service cannot be gathered before the service is rendered, making it essential to communicate during the service. Intuitive practitioners will be able to gather some information based on body language from their client, but a little verbal communication will go a long way to help create an even better service. Don’t be afraid to speak up if you are uncomfortable with your body position; tell your provider you need to scratch your itchy nose if it’s bothering you, tell them if the music is too loud or let your therapist know the pressure is too intense or too light. This is your time! Get comfortable, communicate, relax!

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Finding Natural Pest Solutions to Safeguard Our Homes by amanda merritt

so much which chemicals we iving a green lifestyle use, because most chemicals is nothing new for Jarhave adverse effects, and he rod Arnold, owner of Natural Pest Solutions. He stresses the importance of truly grew up in Plano, Texas, in knowing what we are using a home where his parents, and what we are putting into Ed and Peggy, did their best or onto our bodies. to stay away from the harsh Arnold is passionate pollutants of the world. about living a green lifestyle, When Arnold was a child, and he is very cautious of he and his brother, Matthe products he uses for his Jarrod Arnold thew, were given a Scottish own personal use. He and terrier. It was their first family dog, and his mother and brother all tend organic some years later, she was diagnosed with vegetable gardens and Arnold also raises bladder cancer and died. Arnold’s father his own chickens. Natural Pest Solutions began questioning how the dog contracthas become an outlet where he is able to ed bladder cancer and learned through encourage others to seek out a greener research that a herbicide he was using lifestyle, as well. caused the dog to be 18 times more likely Frequently responding to calls to have the fatal disease. about termites, ants and spiders, Natural Shortly after that discovery, Arnold’s Pest Solutions also cleans commercial parents met a couple from Oregon, and residential areas of cockroaches, who were in the natural pest control earwigs, ticks, mosquitoes, flies and industry. Intrigued by what they had other vermin. The strategy to say and loving the natural aspect of and amount of time it takes what they were doing, Arnold and his to eliminate a pest problem parents traveled to Oregon for training to can vary greatly, dependbecome part of it, and soon opened up ing on the insect. Although a business in Plano practicing structural some problems can be pest control (controlling insects around taken care of in one day, houses or businesses) in 2008. others may take weeks. Arnold says, “It was a reaction to In addition to propersonal tragedy that was self-inflicted out moting a greener lifestyle, of ignorance.” He explains that most peo- Arnold also enjoys hunting ple are not thinking about the products for the insects and meeting they are using as much as they should be. new people on the job. He He believes that it does not really matter relates his profession now

to the days he loved working at a summer camp and going on nature hikes, pointing out different bugs and teaching the kids. That educational aspect is still a part of Arnold’s life. The strategy of Natural Pest Solutions includes educating clients about how to prevent pests on their own, which may simply require the knowledge to eliminate certain foods and water sources the pests need to survive. Arnold points out that proper pest prevention amounts to a partnership between his company and the client. While application techniques may resemble those used in a traditional pest control approach, Natural Pests Solutions is able to apply natural products, some of which he owns proprietary rights to use, that break down much quicker than traditional products, leaving less of a negative impact on the environment. Arnold says he would love to see a shift in the entire pest control industry in which other exterminators using traditional products see the importance of taking a more natural approach and begin utilizing it. After working closely with his father, Arnold took over the business last year, keeping the family focused on their mission to promote greener, more natural lifestyles. For increased energy efficiency, Natural Pest Solutions uses hybrid vehicles and employs their truck only when necessary. Arnold believes that there is hope for a better, healthier world, and says, “I would love to live in a world where we could help each other more.” That could begin simply by choosing to use products and services that are not harmful to ourselves, our environment and even our pets, because taking a more natural approach to life has the potential to save lives. Natural Pest Solutions protects families and homes in the Dallas Metroplex. For more information or to request an inspection, call 469-585-0234, email Info@ GuysInGreen.com or visit GuysInGreen.com. See ad, page 15.

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Summertime, and the Sippin’ is Easy

Quick and Cool Vegan Smoothies S by Judith Fertig

moothies offer big nutrition in a small package. Based on a vegan source of lean protein like coconut milk or yogurt, soy, chia seeds or a vegan protein powder made from dried beans or hemp, they can energize us for a full day of summer activities. Other ingredients follow the peak of summer crops. Berries, greens, melon, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, celery, carrots and stone fruits like peaches and mangoes add antioxidants, fiber, vita-

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mins and minerals. A tablespoon or two of milled flax seeds, hemp or nut butter adds richness to the flavor, while providing omega-3 fatty acids necessary for complete nutrition. For the finale, add a touch of sweetness from fruits, maple syrup, agave nectar or stevia. The best way to mix a smoothie is to start with either a liquid or an ingredient with a thicker consistency, like yogurt, placed in a standard or high-speed performance blender. Next,

add the desired fruits or vegetables and flavorings, followed by ice. Start on a slower speed, holding down the lid tightly, before increasing the speed to achieve a velvety texture. If the smoothie is too thin, add more frozen fruit or ice. Freezing the fruits first and then blending them into a smoothie can substitute for ice. Peeling bananas before freezing them makes smoothie-making easier. Freezing the fruits in recipe-size portions also simplifies the process. Smooth-fleshed fruits like mangoes, papayas, bananas, ripe peaches and nectarines blend more easily to a silky finish than do fresh berries. Tender, baby greens such as spinach, kale or chard virtually disappear within a smoothie; if using mature, rather than baby greens, cut out the stems unless the blender is extremely powerful. Blending enough ingredients for two smoothies can yield a leftover serving to store in a reusable glass jar in the refrigerator. To reactivate the full taste later, just turn over the jar and give it a good shake to re-blend the ingredients. Spirulina (made from a microsaltwater plant) and wheatgrass juice and powder are some popular smoothie additions. Milled flax seeds add healthy fat, but their water-soluble fiber also adds a little bulk; although the texture difference isn’t noticeable if the smoothie is enjoyed right away, it will be apparent if it sits for 20 minutes or more. With the whir of a blender—and no cooking—summer’s tastiest bounty transforms into at-home or on-the-go beverages to revive, replenish and renew us so we’re ready for our next adventure. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Sunny-Day Sippers Black Cherry Raspberry Yields 2 servings /4 cup cranberry juice 1 cup pitted sweet black cherries 1 /2 cup raspberries 1 /3 cup plain soy or coconut yogurt 4 ice cubes

recipe photos by Stephen Blancett

Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Mango Lassi Yields 2 servings /4 cup vanilla soy, almond or coconut milk 1 /4 cup vanilla soy, almond or coconut milk yogurt 3 /4 tsp vanilla extract 11/2 cups chopped fresh mango, frozen 1 /2 tsp ground cardamom Agave nectar to taste Ground pistachios for garnish 3

Combine the milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, mango and cardamom and blend using low to high speeds until smooth. Add agave nectar to taste and blend again. Sprinkle ground pistachios over each serving.

Peachy Watermelon

Tomato Smoothie

Yields 2 servings

2-3 cups watermelon, seeded 1 cup low-fat vegan vanilla yogurt 1 cup frozen organic strawberries 1 cup frozen organic sliced peaches

2 cups tomatoes, chopped 1 /2 cup tomato juice 1 /4 cup apple juice 1 /2 cup carrots 1 /4 cup celery, chopped Tabasco or other hot sauce to taste 2 cups ice

Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Seasonal Suppers

Cool as a Cucumber Smoothie

Summer Salad Smoothie

1 cup apple juice 1 cup sliced sweet apple 1 /4 cup applesauce 1 /2 cup sliced carrots 1 /2 cup cucumber, peeled and sliced 2 cups ice Dash of nutmeg or cinnamon (optional)

Yields 2 servings

Yields 2 servings /2 cup apple juice 2 cups stemmed and chopped baby spinach, Swiss chard or kale 1 apple, unpeeled, cored and chopped 1 /2 avocado, peeled and chopped 1 /2 cup cilantro leaves 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp matcha (fine green tea powder) 1 Tbsp milled flax seeds 1 /4 cup vegan protein powder 1

Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

TIP: Smooth-fleshed fruits like mangoes, papayas, bananas, ripe peaches and nectarines blend more easily to a silky finish than do fresh berries.

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July 2014

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Did the FDA declare war on the natural products industry in the 1990s?

James Gormley Takes On the FDA Why the Natural Health Movement Must Protect Itself by Kathleen Barnes

ames Gormley, a leader of the natural health movement in the U.S. and an award-winning health journalist, is a passionate advocate for natural health. For more than 20 years, he’s been at the forefront in the fight against government restriction of dietary supplements and for transparency in the food industry, and has twice participated in America’s trade delegation to the United Nations Codex Alimentarius Commission, advocating for health freedom. Gormley’s editorial positions have included editor-in-chief of Better Nutrition and editorial director for the Vitamin Retailer Magazine Group. He now serves as both vice president and senior policy advisor for Citizens for Health and as a scientific advisory board member with the Natural Health Research Institute. His latest book, Health at Gunpoint: The FDA’s Silent War Against Health Freedom, poses a strong stance against government interference in our rights to information about and access to healthy food and supplements.

Why do you believe that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are tainted by special interests, particularly big companies in the pharmaceutical and food industries? The FDA was created to address issues of food and drug contamination and adulteration. Dr. Harvey Wiley, the courageous first leader of its predecessor, the Bureau of Chemistry, expressed 22

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his disgust with the unintended consequences in his 1929 book, The History of a Crime Against the Food Law: The Amazing Story of the National Food and Drugs Law Intended to Protect the Health of the People, Perverted to Protect Adulteration of Foods and Drugs. The FDA has been beholden to drug companies for decades. Making the situation worse, a 2012 law loosened conflict of interest restrictions for FDA advisory panels. That has further weakened the agency’s review system and likely allowed more drugs with safety problems to gain marketing approval, according to an analysis published in the journal Science in 2013. In addition, 40 percent of the FDA’s last budget increase came from user fees on prescription drugs paid by the pharmaceutical giants. The USDA has the potential to do much good, but is bogged down with politics and mandates to push questionable biotechnology.

With regard to the controversy over genetically modified organisms (GMO), are certain companies being given undue influence in national policy making? Yes. A perfect example was the ability of Monsanto to block initiatives requiring labeling of food products that contain GMOs in California and Washington state. Monsanto and the food industry continue to leverage their considerable influence in the U.S. Congress to block such legislation on a national level, despite the massive outcry from consumers demanding to know the identity and origin of the food we eat.

The FDA conducted numerous and illegal raids on health food stores, supplement makers and practitioners. In an infamous barbaric raid on the clinic of integrative physician Dr. Jonathan Wright, in Tahoma, Washington, in 1992, agents and deputized officers converged with guns drawn, terrorizing patients and staff because Wright was giving his patients legal L-tryptophan supplements to help with sleep and mood. It was dubbed the “vitamin B-bust”. A federal grand jury declined to indict Wright on the charges stemming from the raid.

Current European Union and international codex policies maintain that most necessary nutrients can and should be obtained from foods, so they have dramatically limited the availability of many supplements. Do you expect such a policy to become part of U.S. law? These European policies fly in the face of reality and every major food study conducted since World War II. The superrefined, overly processed Western diet does not and cannot fully supply optimal levels of daily nutrients. The U.S. has made minor efforts to tread this dangerous path and been met with tremendous consumer outrage. Potential related laws and policies would have to make it past an avalanche of public comments.

What is the current status of the fight for health freedom, and what is your prognosis for the future? Substantial threats to our health freedom still exist, but I am optimistic. Three highly credible nonprofit organizations are leading the way: the Alliance for Natural Health, Citizens for Health and the National Health Federation. If consumers remain vigilant and stay informed on the issues identified by these advocates, we will be able to tackle and defeat threats to Americans’ health freedoms as they emerge. Kathleen Barnes has authored many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

The FDA Could Use a Course Correction by Martie Whittekin

he concept of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is logical. Because our lives are at stake, certainly there should be safety standards for ingredients and inspectors to protect us from unscrupulous manufacturers and careless operators. Such an agency should be free of pressure from special interests; base its decisions on the totality of science; and use a fair standard in choosing priorities. That is the vision. In 1994, the FDA was caught twisting laws to justify its attack on supplements. Legislators slapped the agency’s hands with a new law called the Dietary Health and Education Act (DSHEA). In addition to giving the FDA greater power to protect the consumers by allowing them to pull dangerous products and institute good manufacturing requirements, DSHEA also clarified current law to theoretically stop the FDA from capriciously banning high-dose vitamin pills and familiar supplements like CoQ10. DSHEA is often mischaracterized by the media as tying the FDA’s hands, but it was passed because citizens expressed sufficient outrage to get the attention of legislators that then became much more interested in hearing from the industry about their regulatory issues. If consumers want to protect their right to purchase the supplements of their choice and to sometimes buy them in the therapeutic doses that are now being restricted in Europe (e.g. 1,000 mg vitamin C), they must stay informed. Every concerned individual can join a nutrition rights consumer group so that when the time comes again when pressure is needed to stop some new infringement of our rights, we will be aligned to successfully apply that pressure. Although DSHEA was a good step forward, there is still a long way to go. The FDA can still stymie manufacturers with excessively restrictive rules and by keeping them from discussing the truthful benefits of supplements. In an ideal world, nutrition would be regulated by a separate agency, because if consumers eat well, supplement sensibly and reach first for safe natural remedies, that scenario is bad for the drug companies’ profits. Pharmaceutical interests have so much power on their side from supporting the FDA with fees that it doesn’t seem reasonable to ask the same agency to regulate both David and Goliath. Martie Whittekin is a certified clinical nutritionist, author and host of the Healthy By Nature radio talk show. For more information, call 877-262-7843 or visit HBNShow.com. See listing, page 47. natural awakenings

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Diana and Dick Dyer

stEwarDs oF Earth’s BountY

Organic Farmers Sow Seeds of Change by melinda hemmelgarn

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rom epidemic childhood obesity and rising rates of autism and food allergies to the growing risks of pesticides and climate change, we have many reasons to be concerned about the American food system. Fortunately, many heroes among us—family farmers, community gardeners, visionaries and activists—are striving to create a safer and healthier environment now that will benefit future generations. Recognizing and celebrating their stellar Earth stewardship in this 2014 International Year of Family Farmers, Natural Awakenings is spotlighting examples of the current crop of

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heroes providing inspiration and hope. They are changing America’s landscape and the way we think about the ability of good food to feed the future well. Doug Crabtree and Anna JonesCrabtree, of Vilicus Farms, in Havre, Montana, are reviving crop biodiversity and pollinator habitat on their organic farm in northern Montana. “We strive to farm in a manner that works in concert with nature,” Doug explains. The couple’s actions live up to their farm’s Latin name, which means “steward”. They grow 15 nourishing crops on 1,200 acres, including flax, buckwheat, sunflower, safflower, spelt, oats, barley and lentils, without pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. By imitating natural systems, planting diverse crops and avoiding damaging chemical inputs, they are attracting diverse native pollinators, he notes. Their approach to farming helps protect area groundwater, streams, rivers and even oceans for future generations. Dick and Diana Dyer, of Dyer Family Organic Farm, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, finally realized their lifelong dream to farm in 2009, each at the age

of 59. The couple grows more than 40 varieties of garlic on 15 acres; they also grow hops and care for honeybees. In addition, they provide hands-in-the-soil training to a new generation of dietetic interns across the country through their School to Farm program, in association with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Diana, a registered dietitian, teaches her students to take the, “We are what we eat” adage a step further. She believes, we are what we grow. “Like nearly everyone else, most dietetic students are disconnected from Mother Earth, the source of the food they eat. They don’t learn the vital connections between soil, food and health,” says Diana. During a stay on the Dyer farm, she explains, “The students begin to understand how their food and nutrition recommendations to others can help drive an entire agricultural system that promotes and protects our soil and water, natural resources and public health.” It all aligns with practicing their family farm motto: Shaping our future from the ground up. Mary Jo and Luverne Forbord, of Prairie Horizons Farm, in Starbuck, Minnesota, raise Black Angus cattle, grazed on certified organic, restored, native prairie pastures. Mary Jo, a registered dietitian, welcomes dietetic students to the 480-acre farm to learn where food comes from and how to grow it without the pesticides that contribute to farmers’ higher risk for certain cancers. “We must know the true cost of cheap food,” she insists. Most recently, they planted an organic orchard in memory of their son, Joraan, who died of cancer in 2010 at

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the age of 23. Joraan’s to learn orchard is home to thrivwhere their ing, health-supporting food comes apple, apricot, cherry from and the and plum trees, plus reasons fresh, native aronia berries. organically It also injects fresh life grown food into the community. really matters Each spring, the Forto our health,” bords celebrate their says Lanier. son’s birthday by “wakHowever, ing up” his orchard. “This is just the His mother explains: tip of the iceLuverne and Mary Jo Forbord “People of all ages berg for us. Ulgather—an assortment timately, we’d of our friends, Joraan’s friends and their like to be a chemical-free community growing families, neighbors, relatives, through advocating for reduction and co-workers, students and others—to elimination of pesticide and chemical keep his legacy growing. The incredible use in schools, hospitals, households community support keeps us going.” and local parks and ball fields.” Lanier aims to help improve on Alabama’s low national ranking in the health of its residents. “I love our little piece of the world, and I want future generations to enjoy it without fearing that it’s making us sick,” she says. “We are intent on having a school garden in every school, and we want Tarrant Lanier, gardening with children at the to see area hospitals Center for Family and Community Development establish organic food Tarrant Lanier, of the Center for gardens that support efforts to make Family and Community Developpeople healthier without the use of ment (CFCD) and Victory Teaching heavy medications.” Farm, in Mobile, Alabama, wants Lanier further explains: “We see all children to grow up in safe comour victory as reducing hunger and inmunities with access to plenty of creasing health and wellness, environwholesome food. After working for mental sustainability and repair, comnearly two decades with some of South munity development and beautification, Alabama’s most vulnerable families, economic development and access to Lanier wanted to “provide more than locally grown food, by promoting and a crutch.” In 2009, she established creating a local food system.” the nonprofit CFCD organization, dedicated to healthy living. Within five Don Lareau and Daphne Yannakakis, years, she had assembled a small, but of Zephyros Farm and Garden, in hard-working staff that began building Paonia, Colorado, grow exquisite orcommunity and school gardens and ganic flowers and vegetables for farmcreating collaborative partnerships. ers’ markets and community supported Recently, the group established the agriculture members in Telluride and Victory Teaching Farm, the region’s first the Roaring Fork Valley. Recently, the urban teaching farm and community couple decided to take fewer trips resource center. “The farm will serve away from their children and homeas an onsite experience for children stead, and instead bring more people

Don Lareau

“Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.” ~ Don Lareau to their 35-acre family farm to learn from the land and develop a refreshed sense of community. From earthy farm dinners and elegant weddings to creative exploration camps for children and adults and an educational internship program, these family farmers are raising a new crop of consumers that value the land, their food and the people producing it. The couple hopes to help people learn how to grow and prepare their own food, plus gain a greater appreciation for organic farming. “The people that come here fall into a farming lifestyle in tune with the sun and moon, the seasons and their inner clock—something valuable that has been lost in modern lifestyles,” notes Lareau, who especially loves sharing the magic of their farm with children. “Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.” Klaas and Mary-Howell Martens, of Lakeview Organic Grain, in Penn Yan, New York, grow a variety of grains, including wheat, spelt, barley, oats and triticale, plus peas, dark red

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Conscientious food producers are teachers, innovators, environmental stewards and change-makers creating a brighter future for us all.

kidney beans and edamame soybeans, along with raising livestock on about 1,400 acres. Their family farm philosophy entails looking at the world through a lens of abundance, rather than scarcity, and working in cooperation with their neighbors instead of in competition. The result has been a groundswell of thriving organic farmers and a renewed sense of community and economic strength throughout their region. The Martens switched to organic farming after Klaas experienced partial paralysis due to exposure to pesticides, compounded by concern for the health of their three children. Because the Martens work in alliance with nature, they’ve learned to ask a unique set of questions. For example, when Klaas sees a weed, he doesn’t ask, “What can we spray to kill it?” but, “What was the environment that allowed the weed to grow?” Anne Mosness, in Bellingham, Washington, began fishing for wild salmon with her father during one summer after college. The experience ignited a sense of adventure that led her back to Alaska for nearly three decades, as a

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crew member and then a captain in the Copper River and Bristol Bay fisheries. During that time, Mosness became a passionate advocate for protecting coastal communities and ecosystems. “Like farm families on land, fishing families face many risks and uncertainties,” but she believes, “political forces may be even more damaging to our livelihoods and wild fish.”

Hear from Two Heroes Tinyurl.com/KlaasMartensPartOne Tinyurl.com/KlaasMartensPartTwo Tinyurl.com/AnneMosness

Info on the Heroes and More Dyer Family Organic Farm: DyerFamilyOrganicFarm.com

For example, “We are replicating some of the worst practices of factory farming on land in our marine environment with diseases, parasites and voluminous amounts of pollution flushing into our coastal waters,” explains Mosness. She’s also concerned about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s potential approval of genetically engineered (GMO) fish without adequate health and environmental assessments, and she works to support GMO labeling so consumers can make informed choices in the marketplace. Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

Prairie Horizons Farm: LocalFoods.umn.edu/prairiehorizons Victory Teaching Farm: cfcdofalabama.org Vilicus Farm: RootedMontana.com/crabtrees.html (includes other vegetable and livestock farms in the state) Zephyros Farm and Garden: ZephyrosFarmAndGarden.com

Fish Farming: FoodAndWaterWatch. org/common-resources/fish/fish-farming

Support Hero Farmers

Lakeview Organic Grain and Greenmarket’s Regional Grains Project: LakeviewOrganicGrain.com and GrowNYC.org/grains-main

Farmer Veteran Coalition: FarmVetCo.org National Young Farmers Coalition: YoungFarmers.org

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July 2014

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Forsaking ‘Angry Birds’ for Bird Songs

CAMPING TURNS KIDS INTO NATURE LOVERS by avery mack

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hether urban or rural, children in our state average 4.5 minutes outdoors and four hours in front of a screen every day,” says Barbara Erickson, president of The Trustees of Reservations conservation nonprofit, in Sharon, Massachusetts. One way to disconnect kids from electronics is to go camping. Such

educational, fresh air exercise is inclusive and inexpensive. David Finch, superintendent of the Dunes Edge Campground, in Provincetown, Massachusetts, suggests borrowed gear for the first outing. A backyard campout can be a rewarding trial run; each child can ask a friend to stay over and a parent and the family dog can participate.

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“It’s not how fast and how far you go, it’s what you see, smell, touch and listen to along the way. You might move only five feet in 15 minutes, but what you see and discuss will help children grow into respectful explorers and lifelong campers. Take photos and bring a journal; a child’s adventures are the best keepsakes.” ~ Stephanie Rach, founder of the Let’s Go Chipper play-based learning program, in Corte Madera, CA Once kids have the hang of sleeping somewhere outside their own bedroom, consider an overnight program at a local or regional zoo. Kids get a kick out of watching the animals and learning about their behaviors, diets and habitats. The Toledo Zoo, in Ohio, offers Snooze at the Zoo, including a pizza dinner, breakfast and admission the next day. Children sleep near one of the exhibits or in a safari tent. The program teaches animal adaptations, food chains and ecosystems and meets requirements for scout badges in a fun setting. The Irvine Nature Center, in Owings Mills, Maryland, near Baltimore, of-

fers a rich outdoor experience. Organizers provide food, activities and camping equipment. Children first attend a fire safety class, and then help cook a meal and make s’mores. At night, participants learn how to mimic owl hoots and practice their new skills, often receiving hoots in return. Night walks sometimes include sightings of deer, bats or flying squirrels, while morning walks showcase groundhogs and birds. Jean Gazis, with the women’s and girls’ rights nonprofit Legal Momentum, in Brooklyn, New York, observes, “It’s easier to camp with small, even tiny, children, than with older kids. Babies are portable.” She recalls taking her 7-week-old infant along and nostalgically comments, “Now that the kids are 11 and 14, they don’t have as much free time.” Drive-up camping in a state park that offers facilities and planned activities sets up a good time. Gazis feels that a destination four hours away is the limit for car trips with small children. She advises giving everyone duties. “My young son once had a great time

digging a ditch around the tent when it began to rain,” she recalls. “He kept the sleeping bags dry and got to play in the mud.” Jeff Alt, of Cincinnati, Ohio, author of Get Your Kids Hiking, suggests, “Start them young and keep it fun. Get the kids involved in the planning. My kids have gone along since they were born. We stayed at a lodge when they were small because little trekkers have a lot of gear. During the day we were out in the park exploring, always keeping in mind that kids tire out fast.” His mandatory equipment includes good walking

shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. Adhering to such rules as never leave the trail or wander off and don’t pick flowers or touch animals is non-negotiable. Stephanie Wear, a biologist for The Nature Conservancy, working in Beaufort, South Carolina, has found that it’s easy to make the experience lively. “We like to do observational scavenger hunts—find the flower, the mushroom or the tree that looks like a picture and make a list of what you see. Getting out in nature sharpens observation skills, boosts creativity and improves physical and mental health,” she says. Wear notes that her kids have listed 70 forms of life in the family’s backyard alone. Visit a local park or NatureRocks.org to take part in more activities and explore different locations. “Nature presents a great parenting tool,” she remarks. Summertime camping helps every member of the family unplug, unwind and wander along new paths. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

Budget Gear

Leave No Trace

by Avery Mack

4 Know the rules beforehand and be ready for inclement weather.

If family members enjoy their initial camping experiences, it’s time to invest in gear. Goodwill Industries and other thrift stores may have some items, although finding what’s needed will be a hit-ormiss endeavor. Note that sleeping bags at thrifts will most likely be for indoor use only—not waterproofed or suitable for colder weather. Military surplus stores are a better bet. Check these sites for bargains or discounted prices: Tinyurl.com/BargainOutfitters Cabelas.com Campmor.com Craigslist.org The-House.com/buy-cheap-camping. html

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4 Travel and camp on durable surfaces. Use existing trails.

Rei.com/outlet Thrift shops often have inexpensive flatware and plastic/reusable dishes (cuts paper waste at the campsite), as well as clothing that carefree kids won’t have to worry about ruining; pick gender-neutral colors so T-shirts can be passed down or shared. When packing, give each child a personally labeled travel container with clothing, toothbrush and other essentials, and a current checklist to be sure each item is packed (and repacked at camp). Include other items of their choosing but if any of them don’t fit in, they don’t go along.

4 Dispose of waste properly. 4 Leave plants undisturbed. 4 Minimize campfire impacts. 4 Use a lightweight stove instead of a fire. 4 Respect wildlife. Do not follow, feed or approach animals. 4 Keep dogs tethered so they can’t chase or harm wildlife. 4 Be courteous to other visitors (no loud music). Happily share the trail and experiences. Find more tips from the Center for Outdoor Ethics at lnt.org/learn/7-principles.

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July 2014

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Essential Oils for Summer

Healing Fragrances for Bites, Allergies and Sunburn by Kathleen Barnes

A breath of sweet lavender oil can quickly reduce stress. A whiff of lemon oil can energize us.

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ssential oils are not magic or folklore. There is solid science behind them,” says Elizabeth Jones, founder of the College of Botanical Healing Arts, in Santa Cruz, California. Here’s what happens after inhaling lavender, the most popular of all essential oils: The cilia—microscopic cellular fibers in the nose—transport the aroma to the olfactory bulb at the bottom of the brain, from where it proceeds to the limbic brain and directly affects the nerves, delivering a soothing effect. “Or put it on your skin and other properties of essential oils are absorbed straight into the bloodstream,” advises Jones, author of Awaken to Healing Fragrance. Thai studies show that a whiff of lavender oil is calming and lowers blood pressure and heart rate, yet there are many more benefits attributed to the art and science of aromatherapy and essential oils. For those struggling with summer maladies, here are several simple solutions essential oils can provide.

Minor Scrapes, Cuts and Blisters Tea tree oil (melaleuca) is tops, because it contains terpenes that kill staphylococcus and other nasty bacteria and works to prevent infection, according to a meta-analysis from the University of Western Australia. The researchers further suggest that tea tree oil may be used in some cases instead of antibiotics. Oregano and eucalyptus oils are likewise acknowledged for their natural abilities to eliminate infection-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses. “Blend all three for a synergistic effect,” says aromatherapy expert Robert Tisserand (RobertTisserand.com), of Ojai, California. “They sort of leapfrog over each other to penetrate the skin and cell walls.”

Sunburn, Bug Bites and Poison Ivy A small amount of undiluted lavender oil will cool sunburn fast, advises Tisserand. Add a few drops to a dollop of cooling aloe vera gel for extra relief and moisture, suggests Jones. Undiluted lavender is also a great remedy for insect bites, says Tisserand. “You can stop the pain of a bee sting in 20 seconds with a few drops.”

Chamomile, either the German or Roman variety, helps with rashes, according to Jones, especially when mixed with her summertime favorite, aloe vera gel. She recommends mugwort oil for poison oak or poison ivy, a benefit affirmed by animal research from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine’s Herbal Medicine Formulation Research Group.

Allergy Relief During hay fever season, several aromatherapy oils from a diffuser can offer relief, counsels Tisserand. He recommends eucalyptus, geranium and lavender oils, all of which contain antihistamines. Use them separately or blended. When using a diffuser, it’s not necessary to put the oils into a diluting carrier oil or gel. He notes that a steam tent containing 10 drops of each of the three oils mixed with two cups of boiling water is highly effective.

Sprains, Strains and Joint Pain Lessen inflammation and the pain from tendon and muscle sprains and strains with rosemary or peppermint, adding

Never-Fail Insect Repellant 2 Tbsp eucalyptus oil 1 tsp cedar wood oil 1 tsp citronella oil 1 tsp pennyroyal oil 1 tsp lemongrass oil Mix in warm water in a one-quart spray bottle. Shake and use liberally. Source: Kathleen Barnes

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Best Carriers

Aromatherapy Has Many Uses to Promote Well-Being

Almost all essential oils are so strong that they must be diluted before use to prevent skin irritation. Use coldpressed oils and mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier substance. Some of the best carriers are almond oil, aloe vera gel, apricot oil, cocoa butter, glycerin, jojoba oil and olive oil.

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a dash of ginger for additional benefit, says Tisserand. He recommends rubbing the oils (diluted in a carrier) directly on the sore spot. Rosemary is particularly effective for bringing blood flow to an injury site, and the menthol in peppermint is a great pain reliever, adds Jones. A Chinese study published in the European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics confirms the pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory abilities of peppermint oil. Researchers from Taiwan confirm that ginger is anti-inflammatory and can even reduce intense nerve pain. Jones believes that essential oils have a place in everyone’s medicine chest. “Sometimes I feel like David up against Goliath,” she remarks. “I encourage everyone to use natural healing products from plants instead of pharmaceutical drugs, the side effects of which actually diminish the body’s natural ability to heal.” Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous books on natural health, including Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

he warm scent of vanilla, cinnamon and pecans wafting through the air may trigger a strong memory of our grandmother’s kitchen when we were a small child. Scents can be very powerful, even creating a physical reaction such as increase secretion of the “happiness” neurotransmitter serotonin. Aromatherapy is the science of using the essential oils that give plants their characteristic odor to promote wellbeing. The essential oil of rosemary, for example, has many uses, including to invoke memory and recall, increase alertness and lessen anxiety. Mix a few drops with a moisturizer or sprinkle a few drops on a piece of organic cotton or flannel, and seal it in a jar or plastic bag to take it out whenever a pick-me-up is required. In an office, the antimicrobial properties gained through topical or internal preparations are invaluable for dealing with infections. Add essential oils of orange and lemon to

customized herbal tinctures to improve the taste. The use of lavender, eucalyptus and thyme essential oils in a vaporizer has wonderful antimicrobial and decongestant properties for those suffering from sinusitis. Also, by applying essential oils instead of needles to corresponding acupuncture points, it is possible to stimulate the movement of energy, or qi, invoking a powerful healing cascade for depression and anxiety for people that are too depleted for traditional treatments. Kimberly Wilson is a board-certified naturopathic doctor and co-owner of Innovations Wellness Center, in Plano. Contact her at 972-608-0100 or InnovationsWellnessCenter.com. See listing, page 46.

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o keep our dog’s skin and coat healthy, supplements may first come to mind, especially oils and powders. However, whole foods deserve a closer look for naturally elegant results.

Chia

Chia seeds contain more healthy omega-3 fats and fiber than flax or other grain seeds and are a good source of protein and antioxidants, notes Patrick Skerrett, executive editor of Harvard Health Publications. They are abundant in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plantbased form of omega-3, which combats skin inflammation and improves the skin’s texture and softness, says holistic nutritionist Melissa Diane Smith, of Tucson, Arizona.

Eggs

Eggs are nutritional powerhouses containing the most bioavailable protein for dogs. Eggs have vitamin A, which promotes cell turnover. Their zinc further supports protein synthesis and cell division, necessary for wound healing, the formation of connective tissue and skin health, according to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Egg yolks provide a valuable source of biotin, effective in treating dry skin, seborrhea and itching associated with skin allergies, reports PetEducation.com, a website of veterinarians Dr. Race Foster and Dr. Marty 34

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Smith, owners of Foster and Smith, Inc. Avoid raw eggs, as they contain avidin, which interferes with the metabolism of biotin, fats, glucose and amino acids, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Almonds

Almonds contain the entire vitamin E family of tocopherols and tocotrienols. “Deficiency of vitamin E has been implicated in the development of certain dermatological disorders in dogs,” counsels Lee Russell McDowell, Ph.D., in Vitamins in Animal and Human Nutrition. Almonds are also an excellent source of B vitamins, copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc and bioflavonoids, with a trace of omega-3. While safe in small quantities for larger dogs, whole almonds are not easily digested and can upset the stomach and create intestinal distress. Almonds are easily ground into a powder using a blender, and almond meal is also available at many grocery stores.

Coconut

Renowned herbalist Juliette de Bairacli Levy pioneered the use of coconut in natural diets for companion animals. Raw coconut contains medium-chain, saturated fats that transform into energy and can decrease bacterial growth, irritation and inflammation, according to

naturopathic physician Bruce Fife, a certified nutritionist, doctor of naturopathy and author of The Coconut Oil Miracle.

The 16th-century herbalist Henry Lyte documented their use in treating skin wounds and eczema.

Carob

Sweet Potatoes

Carob, the fruit of the Ceratonia siliqua tree, is rich in natural sugars, vitamins and minerals. Free of the stimulants caffeine and theobromine found in chocolate, it’s safe for dogs and its vitamin E supports skin health. Recent research published in the Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal shows that carob also has natural antibacterial properties.

Sweet potatoes can be considered a skin superfood, because they hold a high level of betacarotene (a precursor form of vitamin A) and are a good source of vitamin E. Their vitamin C content, which increases with cooking, facilitates collagen production, contributes to photoprotection, decreases pho-

Try to use organic ingredients whenever possible for all of these recipes.

Wild Salmon

Cooked wild salmon is ripe with omega-3 fatty acids, which along with benefiting the skin and coat, appear to boost the immune system, and may assist dogs with allergies, according to the article “10 ‘People’ Foods for Dogs,” by Elizabeth Pask and Laura Scott.

Cranberries

Cranberries contain a variety of bioactive components, including proanthocyanidins and anthocyanin antioxidants, plus the phytochemical ellagic acid. “Animal experiments show that supplementation with anthocyanins effectively prevents inflammation and subsequent blood vessel damage,” explains Northern California Registered Dietitian Marilyn Sterling, who also points to myriad studies of the antioxidant power of proanthocyanidins. According to the American Institute of Cancer Research, ellagic acid can prevent skin cancers.

Combine ingredients in a mediumsized bowl; let sit for 10 miutes. Lightly coat a pan with olive oil, add bowl contents and then scramble like regular eggs. Cool before serving as a topping to a dog’s regular meal.

Raw Liver Paté

Liver

Liver from grass-fed animals enhances healthy skin. Nutrients include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, vitamins A, C, D, E and eight B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid and biotin.

Suzi Beber is the founder of The Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund via Canada’s University of Guelph Veterinary College and Teaching Hospital Pet Trust. She also contributes to Animal Wellness magazine, from which this article was adapted and used with permission.

Chow Down

Oats

A fortifying cereal low in starch and high in mineral content, especially potassium and phosphorus, oats also harbor calcium, magnesium, B vitamins and iron. The grain’s primary benefit to skin and coat is its soluble fiber content, which also helps a dog’s gastrointestinal system to remove toxins.

todamage and supports wound healing, according to a report by Alexander J. Michels, Ph.D., of the Oregon State University Linus Pauling Institute.

/2 lb liver (chicken or bison) 2 eggs 1 tsp sea salt or kelp 1 Tbsp olive oil Whirl all ingredients together in a food processor or blender until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use as a topper for regular meals.

Chia Coconut Crunch

11/2 cups rolled oats 1 tsp baking powder 1 /2 cup coconut flour 11/2 Tbsp chia seeds 1 /4 cup coconut oil 1 cup almond butter 2 whole eggs 1 tsp pure vanilla 1 /4 cup carob chips Preheat oven to 350 F. Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Combine all ingredients except carob chips. After ingredients are well incorporated, add carob chips. Form small balls of dough with hands, place on cookie sheet and lightly flatten each ball with the back of a fork. Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely before serving. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or bag.

Oats ‘n Egg Scramble 2 eggs, whisked 1 /2 cup rolled oats 1 /4 cup goat’s milk Olive oil

Cooked Liver Paté

Same ingredients as liver paté. Hard boil the eggs and set aside. Lightly sauté liver in a pan with the olive oil, sea salt and kelp. Cook until pink is gone. Cool and then combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Serve and store as indicated above. Source: Recipes courtesy of Suzi Beber.

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Green Seminar: Build Your Own Rain Barrel – 6:30-8pm. Learn about rainwater harvesting and build own barrel. Find out how to collect and direct the rain in ways that create backyard beauty, lessen the dependence on using city water in the garden, and reduce runoff. $50/barrel. Fire Station #7, 861 S Independence Pkwy, McKinney. Info & register: 972-547-7335, Green@McKinneyTexas.org.

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Camp Cooking Basics – 7-8pm. Learn how to set up your kitchen and create easy and fun meals for the family. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

Prairie Adventure Camps – Ages 6-12. Yesterday’s living is a treat for the senses. Hear the hammer’s clang on the blacksmith’s anvil. Taste delicious Dutchoven cooking. Touch cloth woven on an antique loom. See how butter is churned. Smell the campfire. For details: ChestnutSquare.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 11 Taste of Dallas – July 11-13. 4-11pm, Fri; 11am11pm, Sat; 11am-8pm, Sun. Features over 70 indoor and outdoor restaurants, the Culinary Marketplace, sweet factory, Taste of the Town, Health & Wellness, live music and much more. $8/advance, $12/at gate, free/children 5 & under. Fair Park, 3600 Grand Ave, Dallas. TasteOfDallas.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 1 Teen Crafting Club: Upcycle and Repurpose – 3pm. Come cool off, hang out and get creative while upcycling used objects into art. Theme: Wall Art. North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752. Amazing YA Book Club – 7pm. The Giver by Lois Lowry. All grownup but still love reading young adult books? Meet 1st Tues to discuss YA books with other adult fans. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. Stacey Irish-Keffer: 940-349-8718.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 Read to Rover – 4:30pm. Give your child an opportunity to read one-on-one with a trained, certified therapy dog. Ages 6-11. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752. 4th Annual TLCV Green Tie Benefit – 5:307:30pm. With Special Guest Sarah Eckhardt. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’ouevres, and networking to help fight for our shared values in 2014 and beyond. $25. Malverde, 400 W Second St, Fl 2, Austin. More info: treia.org.

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Sweatlodge Class – 7-8pm. Learn the importance of attending a Sweatlodge. Will explain the protocol, work involved in prepping, and reasons for having one. A Sweatlodges is not a spa day. $12. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 County Rd 2621, Caddo Mills. For details, Prayerwalker: 214-283-7092.

Mosquito Fest: Jul. 24, in Clute, Texas.

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Western Days – July 6-9. Ages 9-13. Includes controlled riding sessions, grooming, feeding, and a trail ride. Also archery, canoeing, a scavenger hunt, games and crafts. No horse experience necessary. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.

Peach Festival – 8am-5pm. A variety of activities, food and entertainment for all ages. A Peach Pedal Bike Ride starts at 7:30am from Weatherford High School, with routes of 100K, 39 miles, 26 miles and 9 miles. $5/adults, free/children under 12. Downtown Weatherford. Info: ParkerCountyPeachFestival.org. To register for the bike ride: PeachPedal.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 8 Critterman – 3pm. Meet and learn about wild animals from all over the world. Best for ages 5 & older. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. 940-349-8752.

First Friday Dance – 7-9:30pm. Refreshment served. Free dance lessons with paid admission of $5/person. Lewisville Senior Activity Center, 1950A S Valley Pkwy, Lewisville. 972219-5050.

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Trammell S. Crow, who transformed Earth Day Dallas into the largest Earth Day celebration in the world, will talk about Earth Day Texas’ future plans. Free. REI Dallas, 4515 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Dallas. Kirk Miller: 972-699-1687.

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Bird Walk – 7-10am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. ConnemaraConservancy.org.

Teen Crafting Club: Upcycle and Repurpose – 3pm. Come cool off, hang out and get creative while upcycling used objects into art. Theme: Wine bottles. North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752.

Bike Maintenance Basics – 10am-12pm. An introductory class designed to help you take care of your bike. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

What-A-Melon Festival – July 10-12. Shelby County downtown Center. Activities includes carnival rides, vendors and live entertainment under the big tent. Girls up to 15 and boys 0 to 5 compete in their favorite watermelon or summer attire. Also includes What-A-Melon Pet Show, July 11; a 5K run/walk and Watermelon Speed Eating Contest, July 12. Entry buttons $4 each for all 3 days. ShelbyCountyChamber.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 6 Nature Connection Camp: Co-Ed – July 6-9. Ages 7-14. Learn skills the Native Americans used to live in harmony with their surroundings. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.

Dragonflies and Damselflies – 10-11:30am. Omar Bocanegra, USFWS Endangered Species Specialist and dragonfly expert, will give a slide presentation and lead short field trip on the Refuge. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register: 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com. Irrigation Quick Fixes – 10-11:30am. Do you irrigate wisely? Learn how and when to water your plants, how to make simple sprinkler repairs, and where to go for help. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. More info & register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com. Storytelling – 1:30-3:30pm. Our storyteller, Omis-tipoka, will tell us stories of the native past. Free. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 County Rd 2621, Caddo Mills. For details, Prayerwalker: 214-283-7092.

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Read to Rover – 2pm. See July 2 listing. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752.

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MONDAY, JULY 14 Read to Rover – 10am. See July 2 listing. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752.

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savethedate TUESDAY, JULY 15 Clearing with Hypnosis – 1-2pm & 6-7pm. Have you stopped moving forward? Would you like to release pain, anger and fear without experiencing the pain, anger and fear? Trance will be in 2 safe, group settings lead by Donna Brown. $25. Innovative Visions, Inc, 5050 Quorum Dr, Ste 700, Dallas. 972-687-9010. Denton Community Theatre Roadshow – 3pm. See actors from the Denton Community Theatre bring to life stories, songs, and poems that promote the Summer Reading Club “Fizz, Boom, READ!” theme. Ages 3 & older. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. 940-349-8778. It’s a Girl Thing – 4pm. Eragon by Christopher Paolini. A book club for moms and daughters. Join us for refreshments and book discussion. Best for girls ages 9-12. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. 940-349-8752. Smart Summertime Water Usage – 6-7:30pm. Free. West Irving Library, 4444 W Rochelle Rd, Irving. More info: 972-742-2296. Green Kid Workshop: Building Small Rain Barrels – 6:30-8pm. Kids will “build” and decorate a small scale rain barrel. Space limited; only 15 barrels available. Free. Fire Station #7, 861 S Independence Pkwy, McKinney. Info & register: 972-547-7335, Green@McKinneyTexas.org. How to Operate your Sprinkler System – 6:308:30pm. Learn how your sprinkler system operates and its components as well as how to program and reprogram it for best water efficiency practices. Free. Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Bldg C, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas. Register: Dallas.tamu.edu. Teen Book Club – 7pm. If I Stay by Gayle Forman. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. 940-349-8752.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 DIY Drip Irrigation – 10-11:30am. Drip irrigation is 90 percent more efficient, inexpensive and easy to install. Drip systems promote healthy plants and conserve water use. Learn how to install your own system. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. More info & register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com. Green Seminar: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center – 6:30-8pm. The Wetlands are the focal point of a one of a kind manmade wetland that recycles mil-

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lions of gallons of water each day to supplement the municipal water supply for 1.7 million people living in North Texas. Discover how stewardship can be integrated into our everyday lives. John & Judy Gay Library, 6861 W Eldorado, McKinney. Info & register: 972-547-7335, Green@McKinneyTexas.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 17 Natural Networking: Lunch & Learn – 11:30am1pm. Business owners and professionals who help people live better by promoting health, wellness, sustainability, personal growth, integrative medicine, healthy kids and pets, financial well-being and peace of mind, please join us as we connect our community. Meets 3rd Thurs each month. Open group. Menu includes salads and gluten-free pizza. Hosted by Natural Awakenings North Texas Magazine. Networking is $10 (cash only) or support our host restaurant by purchasing your own lunch and there is no charge for meeting. Held at Palio’s Pizza Café, 1941 Preston Rd, Ste 1004, Plano. RSVP important; space limited. Leave your details on our RSVP hotline: 469-322-9549 or NAMS@NA-NTX.com. Wildlife Detectives – 3:30pm. Join Danielle Bradley, Texas State Park Interpreter, for this fun and informative program that teaches how to use observation skills to find traces of animal activity, followed by an optional short track-hunting hike. Ages 5 & older. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. 940-349-8752. Master Naturalists Free Program – 6-8pm. A free meeting and program with specialist speaker and a wide variety of topics of interest on the natural environment of Fannin County. Light dinner, 6pm with speaker, 7pm. Elizabeth May Room, American Bank, 120 W Sam Rayburn Dr, Bonham. Terry Sterkel: 903-870-6171. Boys Only Yucky Stories – 6:30pm. The Frog Who Croaked by Jarrett J Krosoczka. Boys grades 2-5 read and talk about funny, yucky and gross stories. Includes craft project. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. 940-349-8752. Dallas DownRiver Club Meeting – 7pm. Canoeing, kayaking and rafting club. Roma’s, 7402 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-373-0500. More info, Dale Harris: 972-680-2727 or Dale_Harris@sbcglobal.net. Thinking of Baby? Seminar – 7-8:30pm. Learn the top 3 mistakes that increase your risk of having a child with Autism, ADHD, Asthma or Allergies. Jill Baumann leads this pivotal talk that focuses on the critical time period before pregnancy. Free. HealthWorks Mart, S 3221 Independence Pkwy, Plano. RSVP required: 214-675-5607 or Jill@ GuidedPathToHealth.com..

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savethedate FRIDAY, JULY 18 Clearing and Releasing Night – 7-9pm. Money, Business, Body and Relationships. While clearing limiting beliefs, we will offer tools to assist you in choosing the abundant life of your dreams with ease. $20 donation. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. Life-n-Motion, Lona Smith: 469-583-3043.

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savethedate SATURDAY, JULY 19 Juicer Heroes Grand Opening – 9am-3pm. Grand opening includes juice samples, healthy food options by ICON Foods, healthy snack and baked treats, live music and appearances by local celebrities, athletes and authors. Juicer Heroes provides a menu of the freshest fruit and vegetable juices with varieties for every taste and pricing to fit every budget. Shops of Starwood (Southwest corner of Dallas N. Tollway and Lebanon), 6975 Lebanon Rd, Ste 306, Frisco. 469-803-5919. JuicerHeroes.com. Food Preservation: Fermentation – 9:30am12:30pm. A hands-on class; seating limited. Free. Heritage Senior Center, 200 Jefferson St, Irving. Preregistration required: 972-742-2296. Heirloom Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival – July 19 & 20. 10am-5pm, Sat; 11am-4pm, Sun. Features a wide array of products, demonstrations and make-and-takes. An artist’s trading card exchange held at 1pm both days. $6. Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main St., Grapevine. HeirloomPro.com. Green Seminar: Irrigation 101 – 10:30am-12pm. Learn how to conserve water with your current sprinkler system, learn about the latest irrigation technology including converting to drip and improve overall sprinkler efficiency and enhance landscape. John & Judy Gay Library, 6861 W Eldorado, McKinney. Info & register: 972-547-7335, Green@ McKinneyTexas.org.

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savethedate SUNDAY, JULY 20 Access Bars Practitioner Course – 9:30am5:30pm. Relax and revitalize yourself with the Bars. Nurture yourself, unlock judgments and emotions that are limiting you. Fun 8-hr class filled with video, hands-on and CEUs. $200. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. Life-n-Motion, Lona Smith: 469-583-3043.

MONDAY, JULY 21 Nature Connection Day Camp Series – July 21-25. 9am-1pm. Ages 7-14. Learn skills the Native Americans used to live in harmony with their surroundings. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.

with native species experts and learn more about the sights, smells and sounds of nature at night. Location in Irving provided with registration: 972-742-2296.

SATURDAY, JULY 26 Turning Point 5K: EPIC Charity Challenge Run – 7:30am, warm-up; 8am, race. A fun festival atmosphere in the gazebo will include music. Proceeds benefit The Turning Point. $10/Plano Pacers members, $30/ general; $15 admission for nonrunners; free/1k race for kids 12 & under. Bob Woodruff Park, 2601 San Gabriel Dr, Plano. 972-985-0951. TheTurningPoint.org.

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TUESDAY, JULY 22 Sprinkler System Quick Fixes – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn very basic hands-on repairs and maintenance to home automatic sprinkler systems. A properly functioning sprinkler system saves time, money and water. Free. Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Bldg C, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas. Register: Dallas.tamu.edu.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 Solar Car Challenge 2014: Fort Worth to Waco to Austin – July 23-24. Race is an exceptional learning experience for all involved, engaging the next generation in support of solar and renewables in general. For more info: treia.org. Hands-On Bike Maintenance: Drive Train – 6-8:45pm. Join our certified bike techs to learn about your drive train as well as how to inspect, maintain and adjust front and rear derailleurs to make sure your ride is as smooth as possible. $45/member, $65/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241. DIY Drip Irrigation – 7-8:30pm. See July 16 description. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. More info & register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 24 Mosquito Festival – July 24-26. Includes a variety of activities and entertainment options for all ages. Children: carnival rides and games, a 600-meter Fun Run and much more; Adults: 5K run, cooking contest and more. All-day entertainment. Clute Municipal Park, Clute. For details: MosquitoFestival.com. Read to Rover – 2pm. See July 2 listing. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752. Camp Cooking Basics – 7-8pm. Learn how to set up your kitchen and create easy and fun meals for the family. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

FRIDAY, JULY 25 Pipe/Smudge – 7-8pm. Learn the significant value of smoking pipe and smudging with sage. We only use sacred herbs and natural tobacco in our smoke mix, and smudging is very healing and spiritual. $12. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 County Rd 2621, Caddo Mills. For details, Prayerwalker: 214-283-7092. Night Hike on Campion Trail – 8-10pm. Explore the nighttime world of animals of Campion Trail

The Doctor Is In – 9am-12pm. Living your life begins with good health. Guest speaker, Dr. Ladd McNamara, will give tools and resources to live a longer, healthier lifestyle. All welcome. Free/ guests; $15/USANA Associates. Plano Chamber of Commerce, 1200 E 15th St, Plano. For more info, Creating Healthy Lifestyles, Sonja Kabell: 972-9356484 or kskabell@verizon.net.

SUNDAY, JULY 27 Connemara Meadow Preserve Open House – 7-11am. Experience what makes this natural oasis in the middle of suburbia so special, and always surprising. Free. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. ConnemaraConservancy.org. Prayer Circle – 12-3pm. We will gather together at our Medicine Wheel (weather permitting), and share our prayers with Creator. If the weather is foul, we will bring it indoors. Free. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 County Rd 2621, Caddo Mills. For details, Prayerwalker: 214-283-7092.

MONDAY, JULY 28 Read to Rover – 10am. See July 2 listing. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752.

TUESDAY, JULY 29 Denton Community Theatre Roadshow – 3:30pm. See actors from the Denton Community Theatre bring to life stories, songs, and poems that promote the Summer Reading Club “Fizz, Boom, READ!” theme. Ages 3 & older. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. 940-349-8778. Drip Irrigation DIY – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to install drip irrigation tubing from your faucet or how to convert an existing zone to drip. Free. Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Bldg C, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas. Register: Dallas.tamu.edu.

THURSDAY, JULY 31 Architecture for Kids – 3:30pm. Love to build things? Join us for a story about architecture and then design a structure of your own. Part of the weekly Book Adventures programs for K-3rd graders. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. 940-349-8752.

plan ahead FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 Great Texas Balloon Race and Festival – Aug 1-3. Each morning the balloons take flight with navigational tasks and competitions. Activities include arts and crafts, carnival midway, food and

drink, live music, and a Kids Land area. East Texas Regional Airport, 269 Terminal Circle, FM349, W Parking Entrance, Longview. Info & schedule: GreatTexasBalloonRace.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Melon Dash 5K & Fun Run – 7:45am, fun run; 8:15am, 5K. Portion of proceeds given to support the North Texas Cat Rescue. A family-friendly atmosphere with watermelon for everyone, sprinklers, live music, free beer and many activities for kids. Intersection of Davis & Tennessee, McKinney. Info & registration by July 31: RunProject.org. Soil Amendments Class – 11am-12:30pm. Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellCommunityGarden.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 Teen Crafting Club: Upcycle and Repurpose – 3pm. Come cool off, hang out and get creative while upcycling used objects into art. Theme: Collage. North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752. Mindful Mommy To Be – 5-8pm. Nutrition, overcoming fears, birth planning, and how chiropractic care benefits mother and baby. For couples to learn holistic support tools for a successful pregnancy. $20/ couple. HealthWorks, 2317 Coit Rd, Ste B, Plano. Deja Erwin: 972-612-1800. HealthWorksTX.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 Denton Community Theatre Roadshow – 3pm & 4pm. The 3pm performance is designed ffor individuals with special needs See actors from the Denton Community Theatre bring to life stories, songs, and poems that promote the Summer Reading Club “Fizz, Boom, READ!” theme. Ages 3 & older. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. 940-349-8778.

savethedate THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 Talk to the Animals – 7-9pm. Join us for this book club evening and receive the Talk to the Animals Book as well as tips and tools for communicating with your animal right away. $35. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. Life-nMotion, Lona Smith: 469-583-3043.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 Vision Quest Class – 7-8pm. Will discuss the importance of why one would feel the need for a personal vision quest. $12. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 County Rd 2621, Caddo Mills. For details, Prayerwalker: 214-283-7092.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Friendship/Veggie Day – 1-3pm. A casual day to make new friends and be yourself. We will gather together as family/friends to relax in good company and we will also be eating vegetarian style. Free. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 County Rd 2621, Caddo Mills. For details, Prayerwalker: 214-283-7092.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 Lions Club Balloon Festival & Fair – Aug 15-17. See 15+ hot air balloons floating serenely over the

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park along with many other crowd-pleasing activities. Balloon ascensions, balloon glows, and tethered balloon rides. A 5k & 1k Hot Air Race held Aug 16. Unity Park, 2200 Briarhill Blvd, Highland Village. For complete details: LionsBalloonFest.com. Quilt Plano 2014 – Aug 15 & 16. 9am-5pm. More than 300 quilts on display in a juried show in a wide variety of styles. Dozens of free skill demonstrations presented and more than 45 vendors with tools and supplies. $8, $7/age 62 & up, free/age 12 & under free. Plano Centre, 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano. QuiltersGuildOfPlano.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 Weston A. Price Plano TX Chapter Meeting – 6-7:30pm. Tired of confusing nutrition “trends?” Learn how to prepare and eat traditional foods like our ancestors with practical steps for changing your diet. Meet others and share tips. Free. HealthWorks, 2317 Coit Rd, Ste B, Plano. Shari Miles: 972-6121800. HealthWorksTX.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Bat Fest – 4pm-12am. Features 150 booths exhibiting fine art, handmade crafts, educational displays, children activities, live music, local foods and more. $10, free/age 10 & under. Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, 100 Congress Ave, Austin. BatFest.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 Drum/Sing Circle – 12-2pm. We will drum the heartbeat of Mother Earth, and sing songs of honor to her, native style. Free. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 County Rd 2621, Caddo Mills. For details, Prayerwalker: 214-283-7092.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Tour des Fleurs – 7am, 20K; 7:40am, 10K. A USA Track and Field sanctioned event. Includes a postrace celebration at the Dallas Arboretum for live entertainment, food vendors and adult beverages. White Rock Lake, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214515-6500. Register: TourDesFleurs.org. More info: DallasArboretum.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Western Days Festival – Sept 26-27. 7-11:30pm, Fri; 10am-11:30pm, Sat. Old Town Lewisville will be filled with staged gunfights, stick horse rodeo riders, world champion competitive eaters, gourmet chefs, Old West artifacts and the best of Texas country music. For more info: LewisvilleWesternDays.com.

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sunday Sunday Morning Rides – Various start times and lengths. Richardson Bikemart, Southeast corner of Campbell Rd & Coit Rd, in the front parking lot. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-231-3993. Teen/Adult Horse Club – 11am-5pm. Do you have horse experience, but wish to ride and learn more? Join the Camp Tonkawa Horse club. This Sunday club is for Adults, children come on Saturdays, Homeschoolers on Mondays. $15. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. For restrictions & details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com/Classes/Horse_club.shtml. Visit the Cats – 11am-6pm, Sun & Sat. A selfguided tour to learn about the animals that call InSync home. Helpful volunteers available to answer any questions. $10/adult, $7/senior (65+), $7/child (4-12), free/under 4. In-Sync Exotics, 3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie. 972-442-6888. InSyncExotics.com. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – 2-3pm. 3rd Sun. Get info on local resources, education and support. Open to anyone whose loved one may be affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Autumn Leaves of McKinney, 175 Plateau Dr, McKinney. 972-542-0606. ZSmith@AutumnLeavesLiving.com. Nature Explore Family Club – 3-4pm. 1st Sun. Also 1st Mon, 9-10am. Event aims to connect children and families with nature through fun, ageappropriate activities. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.

monday savethedate MONday Robert Muller School: Tea, Talk, Tour – 9:30am. 1st Mon. We invite you to come learn more about our heart-centered, scientific, loving, intuitive and co-creative approach to learning. Robert Muller School, 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview. RSVP requested: 214-544-8338. CenterFor-LivingEthics.org.

Great Texas Balloon Race: Aug. 1-3, in Longview Angela’s Open Mic Night – 6pm. Grab your guitar, keyboard, banjo, etc and come show us what you got. Also offer live music every Thurs, Fri & Sat in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere where we feature comfort food and great spirits. Free. Angela’s at the Crosswalk, 1010 E 15th, Plano. 972-633-9500. AngelasCrosswalk.com. Beekeeping Meeting – 6:30pm. 2nd Mon. Beginner to experienced keepers welcome, ages 8-80. Free. Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association meets at Heard-Craig Center, 205 W Hunt St, McKinney. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-8438084. CCHBA.org. Monday Night Ride at Arbor Hills – 6:30pm. Bring bike, helmet and light. Meet at the trail head at Arbor Hills. More info: DORBA.org. Native Plant Society Meeting – 7pm. 3rd Mon. Guest speakers on topics related to native plants and habitats. Free. Dallas Chapter Native Plant Society. REI Outdoor Equipment Store, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. 866-527-4918. Dinner and a Chair Massage – July 20-Aug 20. 7-9pm. Luxury Sweet Escape Spa will be offering free chair massages to introduce new clients to their services. Buffalo Bluez Restaurant, 4200 Legacy Dr, Plano. For more info: 940-320-9383. Open Stage – 7pm-12am. An opportunity to practice performance on a stage with an engaged and supportive audience. Performers sign up to show off their skills in a 5-min time slot, which we film and share with the performer to help hone their craft. After variety show, practice any and all types of performing art. $5 cover, 21+. House of Poets, 580 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 199, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-494-0952.

Overeaters Anonymous – 12pm. Weekly Mon-Fri. A 12-step recovery program for compulsive eating. Prairie Creek Baptist Church, 3201 W 15th St, Plano. 972-238-0333.

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Brain Balance Meet and Greet – 12-1pm. 1st Mon. Interested in learning more about the Brain Balance Program? Join us for an informal session where you can meet the staff, tour the center and learn more about our comprehensive, holistic programs. Free. Brain Balance Achievement Center of Plano, 1501 Preston Rd, Ste 550, Plano. 972-248-9482. BrainBalanceCenters.com.

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

Dallas Museum of Art – 11am-3pm. 1st Tues. Programming designed specifically for children age 5 and under and their families, but all ages welcome. Art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas. 214-922-1200.

thursday Grapevine Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 18. 8am-4pm, Thurs-Sat. Eat healthy with locallygrown produce and products. Town Square Gazebo, 325 S Main St, Grapevine. 817-793-8634. FarmersMarketOfGrapevine.com.

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

Free Admission & Wildlife Program – 9am-9pm. 3rd Thurs. Admission and parking free. 7:15pm, Special Program: Saving Our Birds, The work of the Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. 214-309-5801.

Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-380-4030. HeardMuseum.org. PTAS Chapter Meetings – 7pm, refreshments; 7:30pm, meeting & program. 4th Tues, Sept-Nov & Jan-May. All meetings and other activities open to everyone. PTAS offers interesting programs and wonderful guest speakers at our meetings that bring a great variety of expertise and excitement to the membership. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. Program details: PrairieAndTimbers.org. Public Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adults celebrating brains and brews through conversation and presenters from diverse fields in science and history. Different bar or restaurant location each month. For location details: FWMuseum.org/PublicKnowledge.

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Sounds of Lewisville Concert Series – Thru July. 7-9pm. The popular concert series, a free family favorite since 1991. The series kicks off with Kraig Parker and his Elvis tribute show. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for comfort. Well-behaved pets on a leash allowed at the shows. Admission free. Courtyard, Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N Charles St, Old Town Lewisville. 972-219-8446. SoundsOfLewisville.com..

wednesday Nature Awareness Club – 9:30am-2:30pm. 2nd Wed &/or Thurs; Club members choose one day each month. Learn about our local North Texas plants and animals, through activities, games, and nature walks. Bring your Nature Journals and pencils. Children 4 & up. $15. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Pre-registration required, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 940-440-8382.

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

Lunch Hour Yoga – 11:30am-12:20pm. Class utilizes the Franklin Method and Smart Spine along with various types of yoga for relaxation and rejuvenation. $15. Pilates for Life, 103 W Belmont Dr, Allen. 214-704-3070.

Heirloom Stamp & Paper Art Show: Jul. 19-20, in Grapevine Breastfeeding Cafe – 12-1pm. Designed to offer support to all nursing mothers from newborn challenges to toddler strikes, all breastfeeding moms welcome to join us to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. Cafe is attended by a Certified Lactation Counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Baby scale available to do before and after weights. You may turn up at any time during the cafe to ask your questions. Free. 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-371-5448. Frisco Noon Lions Club – 12-1pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Friendships, fun and fulfilling. Come share the joy of community involvement and fellowship while helping make the world a better place. Designed for busy small business owners and professional and works well for the time conscious individual (stay at home mom, student, retiree). All welcome, ages 18 & up. Free. Buy own lunch if wish to eat. For details, Brandy Miles & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-335-2487 or Brandy@ MarilynKuhlman.com. Art History Brown Bag Series – 12:30-1:30pm. 1st Wed. Presented by Annie Royer. A look at the “isms” including cubism, romanticism, modernism and impressionism. How did one “ism” influence the next? How did artists influence and challenge each other? Series will heighten one’s appreciation of art and provide insight into the mind of the artist. Free. Heard-Craig Carriage House located, 205 1/2 W Hunt St, McKinney. 972-569-6909.

McKinney Farmers’ Market at Adriatica – 3-7pm or sellout. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. 6851 Virginia Pkwy, W McKinney. 972562-8790. McKinneyFarmersMarket.com. CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with 125 trained instructors. Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-770-6872. TexasCPR.com. Dallas Organic Gardening Club – 6:30pm, refreshments; 7pm, meeting. 4th Thurs. Free. REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway, Dallas. DOGC.org. Brain Balance Meet and Greet – 6:30-7:30pm. 2nd Thurs. Interested in learning more about the Brain Balance Program? Join us for an informal session where you can meet the staff, tour the center and learn more about our comprehensive, holistic programs. Free. Brain Balance Achievement Center of Plano, 1501 Preston Rd, Ste 550, Plano. 972-2489482. BrainBalanceCenters.com. Fitness in the Square (FITS): Part of Be Fit Frisco – 6:30-7:30pm. A free one-hour exercise class in the courtyard in front of Frisco City Hall. For kids 10+ to adults. Bring water, towel, and appropriate clothing and shoes. The type of workout changes

Adults with Special Needs Cooking Classes – 6-8pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Call for details. Space limited. $10. Market Street Culinary School, 6100 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney. Reserve spot now & mention Natural Awakenings North Texas: 972548-5167. Evening Social Runs/Walks – 6:30pm. Post party new restaurant each 6 weeks. All levels welcome. Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244. Organic Society Meeting – 6:30pm, seed & info exchange; 7pm, meeting. 3rd Wed. Denton Organic Society. Denton Senior Center, 509 N Bell Ave, Denton. 940-382-8551. Sport Watch Tech Clinics – 6:30pm. 2nd Wed. Garmin, Polar, Nike, Times, Moto, Soleus. Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244.

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each month. Bring your family and move together. Be Fit Frisco, Frisco City Hall Square, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. 972-292-6501.

produce for the North Texas area, natural meats and eggs, seafood, organic dairy products, honey, teas, breads, mixes, flowers, plants, and more. Coppell Farmers’ Market, Corner of Bethel & S Coppell Rds, Coppell. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: CFM@CoppellCommunityGarden.org. CoppellCommunityGarden.org.

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

McKinney Farmers’ Market at Chestnut Square – 8am-12pm. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. Locally grown and produced food and craft items. Live music. 315 S Chestnut St, McKinney. 972-562-8790. McKinneyFarmersMarket.com.

Dallas Down-River Club Meeting – 7pm. 3rd Thurs. Canoeing, kayaking and rafting club. Roma’s, 7402 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-373-0500. More info, Dale Harris: 972-680-2727 or Dale_Harris@sbcglobal.net. Men’s Only Pilates – 8pm. Class utilizes all the Pilates equipment. $15. Pilates for Life, 103 W Belmont Dr, Allen. 214-704-3070.

friday Free Mom & Kids Yoga – 5:30-6pm. 1st Fri. Find out how our Multisensory Kids Yoga can help improve your child’s focus and grades while keeping you both fit at the same time. SMARTS Club, 8780 Preston Trace Blvd, Frisco. Registration required & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-872-8592. Free Community Yoga – 6-7pm. 1st Fri. Suitable for all levels. Learn to breathe, relax and renew. Space limited. Free. Transform U Fitness, 1565 W Main St, Lewisville. Pre-registration required: 972-849-9666. Acoustic Jam Session – 7pm. Weekly open jam and song circle. All acoustic instruments and levels welcome. All music genres welcome. Sponsored by the Visual Art League of Lewisville. Free. MCL Grand, 100 N Charles, Lewisville. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-444-0825.

Juicer Heroes Grand Opening: Jul. 19, in Frisco recruits in Dallas Fort Worth Area. Email for more info about how to join. Currently we have players that live in Lewisville, Flower Mound, Keller, Southlake, Frisco and many others. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings to Jason Millerd: JMillerd@TWU.edu. Pathfinders Fun Cycling – A free, non-competitive riding group for all cycling skill levels. Short, weekly bicycle rides for the purpose of fun and exercise. All rides held on the weekend, less than 20 miles and include a food destination and a “no rider left behind” policy. Routes and destinations change each week. For more info: Facebook.com/ CycleHighlandVillage. Operation Kindness – 3rd Sat. No Kill animal shelter brings animals for adoption. Weather permitting. Whole Foods Market, outside store, 2201 Preston Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729.

Community Dance – 7-9:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Live Music, varied styles. Fun for all ages 21 and up. $5/ person Denton Senior Center, 509 North Bell Ave, Denton. For details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 940-349-8720.

Saturday Morning Rides – Various start times and lengths. Richardson Bikemart, Southeast corner of Campbell Rd & Coit Rd, in the front parking lot. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972231-3993.

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

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Small Fry Sports Classes – A skills and developmental sports class for boys and girls ages 3 & 4. Each month offers a different sport which allows children to develop new skills and gain exposure to all sports offered at the Y. Parents participate alongside their child during this fun and active class. $20/YMCA Family Member, $40/everyone else. Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 Main St, Frisco. Trey Gilmore: 214-297-9622.

Denton Rugby – We are always looking for new

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Saint Michael’s Farmers’ Market – Thru early Nov. 8am-12pm. Shop local and fresh, with farmers/ growers who practice natural, sustainable, organic farming and are within a 150-mile radius of Dallas County. Baked goods, tamales, cheeses, eggs, local honey, meats, and pastas also available. Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave at Colgate Rd, Dallas. SaintMichaelsMarket.com. Frisco Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am-1pm. A bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables creates a colorful welcome to those who appreciate the “buy fresh, buy local” idea. Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco. FriscoFarmersMarket.org. Recycling: Electronics – 9-11am. The city of Plano encourages residents to bring all old electronic devices (not being used) to this site for proper disposal. For details, location & mention North Texas edition of Natural Awakenings: 972-769-4150. Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Waste Collection Program – 9am-12pm. 2nd Sat. For Lewisville residents; must bring driver’s license for proof of residency. A convenient, safe and environmentally sound way to get rid of waste materials that should not be put into the landfill. City of Lewisville Residential Convenience Center, 330 W Jones St. CityOfLewisville.com. Collin County Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Features Texas-grown produce and meats, locally made products and a community center to learn about green and healthy living. Fairview Farms, 3314 N Central Expressway, Plano. 970-209-4694. CollinCountyFarmersMarket.org. Free One-Hour Seminars – 10am. Topics: gardening, beekeeping, rainwater collection, goat milking, poultry. Ploughshare Institute for Sustainable Living, 7781 Gholson Rd, Waco. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 254-754-9663. Power Yoga Flow – 10-11:15am. With Crystal. Designed for proficient to advanced yoga students.

followed by a 6-mile trip down the Elm Fork to a shuttle vehicle. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Reservation required: 214-669-1663. Frisco Humane Society Adoption – 12-4pm. 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat. We invite you to meet and greet some of the wonderful dogs and cats available for adoption from Frisco Humane Society. PetSmart in Frisco, 3333 Preston Rd. 972-498-8980.

What-A-Melon Festival: Jul. 10-12, in Center, Texas

Heard Nature Photographers Club – 1:30pm. 2nd Sat. Speakers and discussions. Topics include how-to and technique discussions and travelogue presentations. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-462-7314.

Build strength and flexibility in this challenging and invigorating class. Meet and practice outdoors on our beautiful deck. $15 or class pass. Pilates for Life, 200 S Austin Dr, Allen. 214-704-3070. Pilates-ForLife.com.

Sunday Mountain Bike Group Ride – 6pm. Open to all levels. Informal and leaderless. Food, fun and riding. Food served after the riding. Location changes weekly. For details & location: BBishop@ Bikemart.com.

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

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

Kid’s Fish – 11am-1pm. Ages 4-11. The opportunity to go outside to our pond and do some live fishing (weather permitting). If bad weather will have a scavenger hunt. Free. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 2501 Bass Pro Dr, Grapevine. 972-724-2018. Visit the Cats – 11am-6pm. See Sun listing. In-Sync Exotics, 3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie. 972-442-6888. InSyncExotics.com. Homestead Open House – 12-3pm. 3rd Sat. Time subject to change during heat of summer. The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is home to several historic structures, most notably the Minor-Porter Log House, which dates to about 1869. Volunteers on hand to guide visitors through the structures and answer questions in this informal tour. Visitors welcome to arrive at any time during the open hours and tour at their own pace. Regular admission to LLELA: $5/person; free/age 5 & under. No additional charge for tour. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-7980. Kayak down the Elm Fork – 12-3pm. 3rd Sat. Whether have lots of river time under your belt or have never set foot in a kayak, you’re welcome here. Kayak Power provides equipment and instruction

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

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daily Dairy Farm Tours – By appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk and treat bags for the children. $5/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 CR 446 Gainesville. 940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com. First Aid Classes, CPR & Babysitter Training – Various days. Monthly at various branches. For specific info on cost, space availability, times: YMCADallas.org. Dallas Farmers’ Market – 8am-6pm. Year round. One-stop shop for all your produce, meat, floral and specialty-food needs. Farmers from 150 miles around come to give you the chance to “buy locally.” 1010 S Pearl Expwy, Dallas. DallasFarmersMarket.org.

BECOME A DENTAL ASSISTANT – This unique 10-week course is designed to provide you the core concepts you will need to get started. In this unique program, practicing dentists and experienced dental assistants give you maximum hands-on training and experience in an actual dental office setting. Reasonable cost. Short timeframe. Saturdays only. For more info, call 214-789-2011 or visit CDofCarrollton.com.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Beautiful office space available – inside acupuncturist's office. Prefer massage therapist, medical massage therapist, acupuncturist, craniosacral therapist, etc. Possible second room also available. Cross referral opportunities. Great location in Plano, on the beautiful Chisholm Trail. Fee includes all utilities, no "add-ons". Contact Patti Carey: 972-704-3730. FOR LEASE – UPSCALE OFFICE PROPERTY – Customize this 1,600 sq ft space to suit your professional or medical office needs. Free standing building with one side currently occupied by a dental office. Great location. Excellent visibility. In Carrollton just minutes from highways 121 and 35. Call Ms. Krishan: 832-545-1243.

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Xie Yin, L.Ac., M.D. (China) 9555 Lebanon Rd, Bldg 10, Ste 1003 Frisco 75035 972-335-2626 • YinsClinic.com Our goal is to provide effective, all-natural ad drug free solutions to infertility, stress, pain relief, allergies, migraine, and more. Whether you are dealing with health issues that are affecting your life quality or seeking to enhance your wellness, acupuncture can help you. Trained in China with more than 24 years of experience in acupuncture and herbal medicine. See ad, page 13.

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Daphne Su, L.Ac. 4101 Spring Creek Pkwy, Ste 200, Plano 75024 972-665-8618 • DaphneAcupunctureCenter.com I'm a third generation Chinese Medicine doctor (China) and dedicated to helping people live a physically healthy and emotionally balanced life. Through acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, I help my patients with pain management as well as relief from allergies, arthritis, asthma, Bell's palsy, fibromyalgia, insomnia, infertility, high blood pressure, headaches and more. See ad, page 14.

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Acupuncture, Herbs & Nutrition 2121 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Ste 107 Plano 75023 972-704-3730 • PattiCareyLAC.com

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Robin Bollinger, Licensed IM Trainer Near Preston Rd and Main St, Frisco 214-693-9601 • PerformanceRev.wordpress.com Backed by 20 years of research, Interactive Metronome (IM) is a drug free, performance enhance-ment program that re-trains the brain's timing, planning, sequencing and focusing abilities. Student, athlete or professional? Find out how IM can help unlock your potential. See ad, page 41.

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Dr. Vince Baugher, D.C. 2500 Lillian Miller Pkwy, Denton 76210 940-484-6336 • SpinalDecompression.net In delivering quality chiropractic care, our approach is simple, gentle and relaxing. We have been able to save literally hundreds of patients from surgery with the new technology of Spinal Decompression. See ad, page 2.

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Dr. Cecilia Yu, D.C.; NUCCA practitioner 12740 Hillcrest Road, Ste 138, Dallas 75230 972-387-4700 • MySynergyBalance.com

After years in Western medicine, I finally found a way to really help people heal, relieve pain and reduce stress. In my practice I utilize acupuncture (with or without needles), herbal medicine, nutrition and energetics to help you create and maintain the healthy body you deserve. See ad, page 42.

By aligning the first vertebrae through a precise NUCCA adjustment, Dr. Yu eliminates nerve interference from the brain stem. Such interference can manifest itself in any manner including Scoliosis, skin conditions, behavioral disorders, herniated discs or joint problems. Unlike traditional chiropractic, even traditional upper-cervical chiropractic, there is no popping, cracking or twisting and a NUCCA adjustment holds longer which means you return far less often. See ad, page 15.

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

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2317 Coit Road, Ste B, Plano 75075 972-612-1800 Whole body & lifestyle healthcare rejuvenating your body from the inside out. Comprehensive healthcare— naturally. Visit our website to view our schedule of free workshops. See ads, pages 16 and 27.

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Michelle and Tommy Neu 4 Miles West of I-35; on US 82, Lindsay 76240 940-372-0343 • CircleNDairy.com State-permitted dairy licensed to sell fresh, all natural unprocessed grade A raw milk. Visit us at the farm to learn why our great-tasting, fresh, raw milk is a safe and naturally healthier choice for your family. Call us to schedule a tour to see a working family farm and be sure to visit our on-site store for fresh raw white and chocolate milk, cream, free-range eggs and more. See ads, pages 27 and 42..

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Anita Sisler 339-832-1220 • TheDeclutterbug.biz Now is a perfect time to declutter. Let me help you turn cluttered areas of your home into perfect, peaceful spaces. Moving? I can help you with the process of decluttering while packing up your home and/or unpacking and making your new home cozy. Serving the North Texas area. See ad, page 28.

DEntistrY DEntal stuDio oF Carrollton Drs. Robert and Sandhya 2005 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton 75010 972-395-0150 • DSofCarrollton.com And 331 W Harwood Rd, Hurst 76054 817-282-4539

Approaching dentistry from a natural, whole body health perspective, we make teeth beautiful, keep them healthy and offer honest education on how balanced structures in the face/mouth can affect your overall health. Serving adults, children and apprehensive clients, at our state-of-the-art facility we offer the cutting-edge "DNA Appliance"; a small device which addresses snoring and sleep apnea, mercury free fillings and crowns, teeth whitening, Clear Braces, TMJ pain and much more. See ad, page 6.

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8549 Gaylord Pkwy, Ste 103, Frisco 214-494-8038 • Pure-Plates.com Fresh, perfectly portioned meals and delicious specialty drinks that taste great, are sustainably grown and provide specific health benefits.

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

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2220 Coit Rd, Ste 500, Plano 75075 972-599-7882 • WillowBendAcademy.com And 101 E Southwest Pkwy, Ste 101 Lewisville 75067 972-436-3839 • WillowBendAcademy.com SACS accredited educational alternative that offers individual-ized, mastery-based instruction for grades 4-12. On-campus and Home Study options. Middle and High School International are Students welcome. We provide Form I-20.

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Buy your food from the people who grow it. Local and organic meat, dairy, honey and produce, entertainment and more. See ads, pages 5 and 27.

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Functional and Nutritional Medicine 14330 Midway Rd, Building 1, Ste 121 Dallas 75244 972-930-0260 • JenniferEngelsMD.com As a licensed MD practicing functional and nutritional medicine, I find the possible nutritional deficiencies, food sensitivities, and hormonal imbalances that could be contributing to your symptoms. I identify your risk factors for breast cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and metabolic syndrome; then devise a personalized diet, nutrition and lifestyle program that can help minimize your risk factors and move you toward healing and optimum health.

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469-585-0234 • GuysInGreen.com Eco-friendly residential and commercial pest control using botanical products. We control all types of insect pests including termites, mosquitoes, ants, roaches and fleas without the use of harsh, dangerous chemicals. We offer programs from a single pest one time treatment to a comprehensive total protection plan. Call to schedule your Free inspection. See ad, page 15.

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Dr. Angela Han, DDS 4701 W Park Blvd, Ste 201, Plano 75093 972-985-4450 • DentalArtsOfPlano.com Dr. Han specializes in cosmetic and Holistic dentistry including mercuryfree fillings and the safe removal of old mercury-based fillings, metal-free crowns, digital x-rays, help for sleep apnea and TMJ, veneers and Invisalign, the clear alternative to braces. Her Holistic approach involves looking at the entire person during evaluation, and always talking with you about the material to be used in your mouth. See ad, page 16.

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9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com Our coloring stylists love to work with the wonderful alternative products we have that are made from natural extracts and yogurt. These exquisite products, such as NAYO, Neuma and Moroccan Oil, actually do improve your hair quality so we in turn can help you look your most radiant while you're out-andabout. 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.

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Shawn Messonnier 2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 • PetCareNaturally.com Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. See ad, page 26.

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Money Family / Guy Money, Beekeeper McKinney 75070 • 972-829-3216

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Leann Forst, Board Certified Health Coach and Food Toxin Specialist 214-673-4788 • GroovyBeets.com

Improve your health and vigor. Lose weight. Feel better. Get out of pain. Take the toxins out of the food you're eating and eliminate or improve symptoms such as asthma, ADHD, allergies and more. Convenient, personal phone consultations and coaching with Board Certified Health Coach. Get guides, recipes, ideas, tips, encouragement, support, and accountability. Daily, weekly, monthly programs available.

Honey as raw, local, organic, yummy and healthy as it gets. Our hives are in Collin and surrounding counties, and because our honey is straight from the hive, nothing added and never heat pasteurized, you get all the vitamins, minerals, live-enzymes, and pollens which are the allergyfighting benefits that are heat filtered out of most other store-bought honeys. Available at Frisco Farmers Market, McKinney Trade Days, Sprouts, Market Street or pick up at our home office. Look for the bee in cowboy boots! See ad, page 26.

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Debby Romick 1501 Preston Rd, Ste 501, Plano 75093 972-248-9482 • BrainBalancePlano.com The Brain Balance Program brings hope to families of children who suffer with behavioral, academic and social challenges. We specialize in a drugfree, research-based, multi-faceted approach to address the underlying issues of the many disorders that impact our children today.

Twist 25 DHEA cream helps maintain hormones naturally. Sleep better at night, have energy and drive during the day, fight menopause and depression. Improve health to feel your best and look your best. Make Twist 25 part of your daily routine and get results. See ad, page 2.

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Medical City Dallas 7777 Forest Ln, Ste A-315, Dallas 75230 972-566-7870 • AboutHormones.org Dr. Woodward is a board certified Gynecologic Endocrinologist. He has been a pioneer in bio-identical hormone replacement for 30 years. He has been practicing medicine in Dallas since 1968 and specializes in hormone replacement for both men and women. His eight years of medical training were at Yale University School of Medicine and Yale-New Haven Medical Center. He is board certified in gynecology. See ad, page 2.

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Unexpected legal questions arise every day and with LegalShield on your side, you'll have access to a high-quality law firm for as little as $20 a month. From real estate document review, speeding tickets, will preparation and more, our attorneys are here to advise you with any legal matter – no matter how traumatic or how trivial it may seem. Identity theft protection plans and personal, small business and employee benefit plans are available. Learn more by visiting website. See ad, page 10.

The Sams Center specializes in evidence based, non-drug therapy for ADD/ADHD, learning issues, chronic Depression and Anxiety, Asperger’s and Autism, epilepsy, Bipolar, and OCD. Quantitative EEG (computerized brain wave analysis) detects and defines the neurological issues; NeuroMatrix Neural Efficiency TrainingTM safely remediates and optimizes brain function. Find out more today. See ads, pages 17 and 18.

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Donna Brown, Clinical Hypnotist, NLP Quorum Dr, Addison 75254 972-687-9010 • DonnaBrownHypnosis.com Sometimes weight loss has nothing to do with eating or exercise. Unresolved feelings stem from thought patterns that were set up as beliefs that run in your subconscious. I can help you get to those beliefs if you need to stop smoking, eliminate fears, control stress and pain, or if you see patterns of behavior in your relationships that you want to change.

massaGE 3t’s (tJ’s tErriFiC touCh) Teel Parkway, Frisco 75034 469-237-4289 • TJ4ttts.com

Specializing in Swedish massage for overall body relaxation and deep tissue massage for tense knotted muscles, an affordable 3T’s massage can help relieve stress commonly associated with a hectic lifestyle. See ad, page 21.

JuiCEr hEroEs

Bryan and Kristi Wright, Owners 6975 Lebanon Rd, Ste 306, Frisco 75034 469-803-5919 • JuicerHeroes.com Raw fruit and vegetable juices, made daily from farm-fresh, local and organic produce. Delicious, healthy, no-sugar or other additives, and served in glass bottles so you can stay and sip, or grab and go, there is a variety of seasonal flavors to suit every taste and desired health benefit. See ad, page 20.

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7000 Independence Pkwy, Ste 180 Plano 75025 972-612-5363 • Massage-Space.com Seven different types of massage therapy for rejuvenation and energy. See ad, page 33.

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1036 CR 203, Collinsville 76233 940-440-8382 • CampTonkawaTexas.com We are all connected to nature, and at Camp Tonkawa, our classes, camps and events help you to nurture that connection. Feel your connection to all living things. Sense the spirit of the wilderness. Know that you are related to the Earth on a practical and a spiritual level. Our goal is for everyone to be as knowledgeable of the natural world as the Native Americans, who love, honor and respect our planet Earth... Mother Nature.

Dr. Kimberly Wilson, NMD 6545 Preston Rd, #200, Plano 75024 972-608-0100 • InnovationsWellness.com Your family's health is 'naturally' our passion. Using naturopathic medicine, our approach is holistic and non-toxic, helping those with cancer, hormone imbalances, fatigue, chronic illness, depression, and so much more. Let us be a partner in your wellness and show you naturopathic solutions to your health concerns.

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Dr. Cecilia Yu, D.C.; NUCCA practitioner 12740 Hillcrest Rd, Ste 138, Dallas 75230 972-387-4700 • MySynergyBalance.com Are you getting enough antioxidants from your food or supplements? With a simple scan of your palm, I can empower you with an easy to understand report of how effective your nutrition actually is. No needles and safe for children and adults. See ad, page 15.

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Lawn Top Dressing Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 • EarthKindServices.com With our specialized spreader we apply a layer of nutrient rich, safe, premium compost which enriches the soil creating a thicker, happier lawn. See ad, page 21.

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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.

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The Kabbalah Centre offers introductory and advanced courses that will show you ways around the limitations of rational thought, and push you beyond your box. The kabbalistic lens offers a rarely seen perspective by which you can dramatically improve the quality of your life – and the world around you. Visit our bookstore, call or visit us on Facebook for upcoming courses/events.

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. See ad, page 43.

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wEllnEss CEntErs nEw star ChiroPraCtiC & aCuPunCturE wEllnEss CEntEr Zhangping Lu, D.C., L.Ac., MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com

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Andy Hopkins, Owner 3221 Independence Pkwy, Plano, 75075 972-516-1740 • HealthworksMart.com Online prices at a local outlet store. You don’t have to get “brain drain” while shopping for supplements. We pick only the best products in t h e i r c a t e g o r i e s . F r i e n d l y, knowledgeable staff provides personalized service. On-site nutrition consulting. Educational health events. SW corner Parker/Independence, Plano. See ad, page 8.

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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 33.

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215 E University Dr, Denton 76209 940-380-8728 • ShambhalaWellness.com A true wellness center and oasis for body, mind and spirit. Our caring practitioners really listen and can help you raise the level of wellness you are experiencing. Massage, Reiki, yoga, nutrition and counseling are just some of the modalities we offer. Book a session, drop in for yoga or join us at one of our educational seminars.

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