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Yoga as a Way of Life

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Nature’s Classroom

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AGING Gloriously Enriching Our Later Years

RECIPES Healthy Foods for Tailgating

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ince starting on this journey of publishing our local

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imaginable, dedicated life and wellness coaches, talented chefs, sustainability experts, gardeners and horticulturists, authors, community organizers, butterfly experts, dedicated local business owners and too many others to list. We’ve met and talked with many purposeful groups and like-minded folks sharing a purpose and a cause. And all along, I’ve been honored and humbled to be serving your interests and helping to build a North Texas community that’s dedicated to caring for our neighbors, our selves, the natural world (of which we are all a part) and this planet we call home. As we explore the concept of “graceful aging” in this issue, take some time each day to define and explore some of your own opportunities. What can you do every day to spark your creativity, to explore a new side of yourself? Look for a new class, a website about iPhone photography, a pottery workshop, a YouTube guitar series, a meet-up or library group, perhaps an art exhibit, an adult dance class or some learning experience you’ve never tried before. Whether you’re just starting out, finding your voice and re-defining your life’s direction, or if you’ve been at this a while and are a seasoned explorer in creativity and self-expression, I hope you’ll take some time to think about the steps you can take to learn something new from the wonderful people that enrich your daily life, whether friends and relatives or the stranger you meet in the grocery line. Happy September, Happy Equinox! Savor the lingering of summer for another month!

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

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FAN FARE

Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For by Judith Fertig

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PASSION AND PURPOSE

Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning by Deborah Shouse

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ON YOGA AS A WAY OF LIFE

Simple Strategies for Staying on Track

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Outdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child

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newsbriefs Run4Hope Festival and 5K

he sixth annual Run4Hope Festival and 5K Trail Run will take place on September 16 at the Trivium Academy Cross Country Trail, to raise funds for CDKL5 and epilepsy research and awareness. Registration is at 7 a.m. There will be a free festival with pony rides, food vendors, an obstacle course, kids’ corral, games, door prizes and a DJ to benefit seven additional nonprofits in the community. Wish with Wings, Unbridled Horse Therapy, Boy Scout Troop 121, Light The Night North Texas, Ride for Reid, Team Mercy and First Church Youth Ministries all will participate. Run4Hope is held in memory of Harper Elle Howard, who was born in 2010 with a rare genetic disorder. This event is as wheelchair accessible and can accommodate children with special needs. Cost is $40/5K; $25-one-mile fun run; $30/family pack or groups of four or more. Location: 2205 Hebron Pkwy., Carrollton. For more information, call 214-529-6952 or visit Hope4Harper.com/run-4-hope.

Grass-Fed Angus Beef Available at Circle N

ircle N Dairy now offers grass-fed Angus beef with no hormones or antibiotics right from their own farm and processed by Hess Meat Market, in Muenster, Texas. Cuts include rib eye, T-bone, sirloin, boneless chuck roast, brisket, hamburger in bulk or patties and soup bones. Half or whole sides of beef can be preordered Circle N Dairy also sells their own non-GMO, pastureraised beef, pork and chicken, which is hormone- and antibiotic-free. Any of it can also be preordered if wanting half or whole animal. The next order of chicken from Collinsville will arrive in October. For more information, call 940-372-0343. See ad, page 13.

HeartMath Personal Resilience Program at Star Coyote

ertified HeartMath Coach Jodi Roberts is offering a four-week HeartMath Personal Resilience Program either from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, beginning September 7; or from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, beginning September 9. The program is designed to help participants self-regulate their body’s response to stress and build resilience. Jodi Roberts Roberts says, “HeartMath is a biofeedback program that helps bridge the connection between our heart and mind, allowing us to connect with who we truly are and deepen our connection to others. Participants will learn skills to use in the moment for increasing well-being, health and personal and professional performance.” She also offers private HeartMath coaching. Cost is $199 and includes workbook; limited to 10 people. Private coaching is $499. Location: Star Coyote Healing Center, in a private residential area. Address will be provided upon preregistration (required) at 469-344-6484 or the events page at StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com. See ad, page 26.

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newsbriefs Drug-Free Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy

or a limited time, The Neuropathy Center, at HealthWorks, in Plano, will offer a reduced price on neuropathy severity examinations to determine the extent of nerve damage. Exams consist of a detailed sensory evaluation and analysis of the findings, and Dr. Christy the price is reduced to $75 through SepPorterfield tember 30. Dr. Christy Porterfield says, “Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves, commonly caused by a lack of blood flow in the hands and feet. As blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased, they shrivel up, which causes the nerves to not get the nutrients to continue to survive. As these pain nerves begin to ‘die’, they cause you to have balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling, burning and many additional symptoms. The main problem is that most doctors tell patients to just live with the problem or try drugs which can have terrible side effects.” Healthworks offers a treatment to increase blood flow utilizing a specialized infrared light emitting diode technology, combined with vibrational therapy and targeted nutritional therapy to decrease pain and accelerate nerve healing. Location: 2317 Coit Rd., Ste. B, Plano. For more information call 972-612-1800 or visit HealthworksTX.com. See ads, pages 14 and 20.

American Premiere of Winston’s Birthday at Theatre Britain

heatre Britain presents the American premiere of Winston’s Birthday, by Paul Baker, opening at 8 p.m., September 8, at the Cox Playhouse, in Plano, through October 1. Show times are Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Directed by Sue Birch, the play about Winston Churchill features Allyn Carrell, Brian Hoffman, Jackie L. Kemp, Mary-Margaret Pyeatt and Michael Speck. Baker is both a dramatist and historian with a Ph.D., and his plays are historically accurate. He has directed more than a dozen productions ranging from musicals to Shakespeare, and was was named Best Writer at the Dunedin Theatre Awards. Tickets are $23 adults/$18 students/seniors; discount for groups. Location: 1517 H Ave., Plano. Call the Box Office at 972-490-4202 or visit Theatre-Britain.com.

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The Qi Revolution Visits Denton

eacher Jeff Primack will hold a three-day qigong training, Qi Revolution, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., OcJeff Primack leading a qigong session tober 6, 7 and 8, at Denton Civic Center, in Denton. Attendees can learn about the three levels of qigong, food and nutritional healing, foot reflexology for pain relief and more. “Qigong focuses on your electromagnetic field and the pulsation of qi [energy] through the arms, hands and spine. The sensation of energy is highly tangible to people, even those with a low sensitivity. Using precise movements of the body, qi is circulated,” says Primack. “Qigong is not only about absorbing energy from nature, qigong is about activating energy already with us, and opening up these pathways of energy is really the key to longevity.” Primack says the conference is designed to get qigong healing information out to the masses, while acknowledging that people are busy, and life is always pulling us in many directions. The low price is intended to help people realize, “You can decide to create time for yourself to raise the health of your body-spirit vehicle,” he says. For tickets and more information, call 800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution.com. See ad on back cover.

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Studies Show “Normal Pets” Not So Healthy

tudies on North Texas dogs and cats reveal a surprising finding: most have abnormal lab results even though they look “healthy.” Dr. Shawn Messonnier, functional medicine veterinarian at Paws & Claws Holistic Animal Hospital, has discovered that over 50% of “normal” pets have abnormal findings on their comprehensive blood and urine tests, and over 90% of “normal” dogs are abnormal on inflammatory/cancer tests and vitamin D tests (tests not commonly done by conventional doctors.) Most commonly dogs and cats have abnormal findings on thyroid, adrenal, kidney, and liver tests, as well as elevated levels of inflammatory markers called TK and CRP, and dangerously low levels of vitamin D. As Dr. Messonnier points out, because these pets appear healthy at the time of testing “most would have not been properly diagnosed until their conditions were advanced and possibly untreatable.” Early diagnosis is easy, inexpensive, and treatment with natural therapies can begin before your pet’s disease is advanced allowing for the opportunity to reverse and even cure many problems including cancer! Dr. Messonnier practices in Plano. See ad, page 25.

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LESS SALT REDUCES NIGHTTIME POTTY VISITS

study from Nagasaki University, in Japan, has found that reducing salt in the diet can cut down on the number of trips to the bathroom during the night. Researchers followed 321 men and women with high-salt diets and sleep problems for 12 weeks. Of the subjects, 223 reduced their salt intake from 10.7 grams per day to 8 grams and the remaining 98 increased their salt intake from 9.6 grams per day to 11 grams. The nighttime urination frequency rate for the salt reduction group dropped from 2.3 times per night to 1.4 times, while the increased salt group’s rose from 2.3 to 2.7 times per night.

EARLY BIRDS EAT BETTER AND EXERCISE MORE

esearchers from Helsinki, Finland, analyzed data from 2,000 people to find out how sleeping patterns affected their food choices. They discovered individuals that wake up early make healthier food choices throughout the day and are more physically active. “Linking what and when people eat to their biological clock type provides a fresh perspective on why certain people are more likely to make unhealthy food decisions,” explains lead author Mirkka Maukonen, from the National Institute for Health and Welfare, in Helsinki.

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Caring for Others Prolongs Life

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esearchers from several international universities have found that seniors that provide caregiving services live longer than those that do not. The scientists analyzed survival data and information collected from the Berlin Aging Study on 500 adults over the age of 69 from 1990 to 2009. They compared survival rates from the subjects that provided caregiving for children, grandchildren and friends to those that did not. Of the subjects analyzed, the half that took care of their grandchildren or children were still alive 10 years after their first interview in 1990. Caring for non-family members also produced positive results, with half of the subjects living for seven years after the initial interview. Conversely, 50 percent of those that did not participate in any caregiving had died just four years after their first interview. The researchers warn that caregiving must be done in moderation. Ralph Hertwig, director of the Center for Adaptive Rationality and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in Berlin, explains, “A moderate level of caregiving involvement seems to have positive effects on health, but previous studies have shown that more intense involvement causes stress, which has a negative effect on physical and mental health.”

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Toxic Practices

The Monsanto agrochemical company, long cited for its ubiquitous toxic Roundup herbicide and pro-genetically modified organism (GMO) science, is reeling from the disclosure of internal communications that indicate it suppressed knowledge of the potential dangers of its herbicide and received insider help from U.S. regulators. Many documents have been made public by attorneys involved in a personal injury case involving cancer, just one of hundreds pending (reference nonprofit U.S. Right to Know at usrtk.org). Attorney Brent Wisner states, “These [documents] show that Monsanto has deliberately been stopping studies that look bad for them, ghostwriting literature and engaging in a whole host of corporate malfeasance. They have been telling everybody that these products are safe because regulators have said they are safe, but it turns out that Monsanto has been in bed with U.S. regulators, while misleading European regulators.” Monsanto is currently seeking to merge with Germany’s Bayer AG, another industry giant, but the deal is subject to government review. It remains to be seen if these revelations will interfere with the process or prompt other actions by such regulating bodies as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Monsanto Faces New Scandal

Plutonium Problem Glass or Cement May Encase Nuclear Waste

Congress might consider authorizing the U.S. Department of Energy to encase much of the nuclear waste at the Washington state Hanford Nuclear Reservation, the nation’s largest waste repository, in a cement-like mixture, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. It states that when burying the waste, cement would be less expensive and faster than vitrification, an alternative process currently used to turn the waste into glass logs. A $17 billion vitrification plant, one of the federal government’s most expensive construction projects, is intended to separate much of the waste into high- and low-level radioactive material, but construction has stalled over design and safety concerns. After the highly radioactive waste is immobilized in the glass logs, it would theoretically be shipped to an as-yet-nonexistent national repository proposed for Yucca Mountain, in Nevada. The 56 million gallons of waste in question is left over from plutonium production for nuclear weapons since World War II, and the site itself has a history of leaks. The Department of Energy likes the cement burial, but state officials believe the best way to safely deal with the waste and protect the environment is by turning it into glass. Source: enews.earthlink.net

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Gestalt-Based Curricula Emerging Finland, internationally renowned for innovative educational practices, is poised to become the first country to eliminate school subjects. Officials are making changes to be implemented by 2020 that will revolutionize how the school system works by allowing pupils to absorb a body of knowledge about language, economics and communication skills. “We need something to fit for the 21st century,” says Department of Education head Marjo Kyllonen. The system will be introduced for seniors beginning at age 16. They will choose which topic or phenomenon they want to study, bearing in mind their ambitions and capabilities. “Instead of staying passively in their benches listening to the teachers, students will now often work in smaller groups collaborating on projects, rather than just assigned classwork and homework.” Another new model of learning sparked by XQ: The Super School Project (xqsuperschool.org) is underway at New Harmony High School, housed on a floating barge at the mouth of the Mississippi River southeast of New Orleans. They’ve received a $10 million grant to work on environmental issues when it opens in 2018. “High schools today are not preparing students for the demands of today’s world,” says XQ Senior School Strategist Monica Martinez; she notes that about a third of college students must take remedial courses and are not prepared to thrive as employees.

Retired Volunteers Keep National Parks Humming Retirees are volunteering at hundreds of nationally protected lands. They staff visitor centers, do maintenance, clean up debris and remind visitors to keep food items secure from wildlife. Last year, volunteers outnumbered National Park Service staff about 20 to one, expanding the financially strapped agency’s ability to serve hundreds of millions of visitors. Nearly a third of them are 54 and up, contributing to the 7.9 million service hours worked in 2015 by all 400,000 volunteers. Volunteer opportunities also exist at National Wildlife Refuge sites, fish hatcheries and endangered species field offices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Sallie Gentry, volunteer coordinator for the Southeast Region, based in Atlanta, notes that Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has a dozen designated spots for motor homes in its Volunteer Village. She says most volunteers are local retired residents whose working hours vary while RV volunteers commit to 20 hours a week for at least three months. In return, they get free hookups for electricity, sewage, propane and water. “They have skills they want to contribute, but are also looking for a social outlet,” notes Gentry. Cookouts and potlucks are common. She also cites the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, an important migratory stop especially for songbirds, as a place with great appeal. “We supply uniforms, training, tools and orientations,” says Gentry. “It’s a mutually beneficial investment.” She suggests that individuals apply for specific sites at least a year in advance. Megan Wandag, volunteer coordinator for the USFWS Midwest Region, based in Minneapolis, cites the popular Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, in Bloomington, and the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, near Des Moines, as “oases near urban areas.” USFWS Southwest Region volunteer coordinator Juli Niemann highlights the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, in central New Mexico, that has 18 recreation vehicle spots and an average occupancy duration of five months. “It’s a prime wintering place for sandhill cranes.” Volunteer.gov updates site details and contact information at federal facilities nationwide.

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FABULOUS FAN FARE Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For by Judith Fertig

at, play, party… and repeat. We may call it tailgating, fangating, homegating, a watch party or simply eating with friends before a big game. According to the American Tailgaters Association, in St. Paul, Minnesota, an estimated 50 million Americans tailgate annually. Whether we’re on the road or at home, making the menu healthy is a winning strategy for hosts and guests. Here, two experts divulge their winning ways. Says Debbie Moose, author of Fan Fare: A Playbook of Great Recipes for Tailgating or Watching the Game at Home, Ivy League schools like Princeton and Yale claim credit for pregame picnics that 19th-century sports fans packed into their horse and buggy for local road trips. Moose lives in the tailgate trifecta of the North Carolina triangle, home to Duke, North Carolina and Wake Forest universities. She enjoyed discovering that University of Washington sports fans from the Seattle area like to sail to their chosen picnic spots, while

University of Hawaii folks grill fish on hibachis in Honolulu. Moose naturally prefers healthy, Southern-style fare such as deviled eggs and marinated green bean salad, which can be served hot, cold or at room temperature. “At the game or at home, your guests will be moving around, so go for foods that can be eaten with one hand,” she suggests. She also plans her menu around color, universal appeal and variety because it’s healthier than just serving a mound of barbecued chicken wings and a big bowl of potato chips. She likes recipes that can do double duty; her black bean summer salad with cherry tomatoes and corn can function as a colorful side dish or as a salsa for nonGMO blue corn chips. “Recipes that you can do ahead of time make things easier on game day; just pull them from the fridge and go,” says Moose. Daina Falk, of New York City, grew up around professional athletes because her father, David Falk, is a well-known

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sports agent. Excitement-generating sports are in her blood and inspired her to write The Hungry Fan’s Game Day Cookbook. She knows that most of the tailgating in her area takes place for football and baseball games and NASCAR races. On HungryFan.com, Falk serves up tips for every fangating/homegating occasion, from the Kentucky Derby to the Super Bowl. “Keep your menu interesting,” says Falk. “I always like to feature a dish for each team. For instance, if you’re hosting an Alabama versus Washington watch party, you could feature an Alabama barbecue dish with white sauce and oysters or other fresh seafood. Both dishes are characteristic of the local foods in the universities’ respective hometowns.” Falk recommends buying more local beer than needed to make sure not to run out. Game day guests can get hot and thirsty, indoors or out. Supply lots of filtered water in non-breakable containers. For easy entertaining, Falk recommends biodegradable dishes and cups. “Whenever there are a lot of people in one room, especially when they’re drinking, a glass will likely be broken,” she says. “Save yourself cleanup and the risk of glass shards by committing to temporary cups and plates that are Earth-friendly and compostable.” Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Healthy Tailgating Recipes Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the sliced onions in a colander over the sink. In a small bowl, stir together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until combined. Stir in the garlic. Set aside. When the water comes to a boil, add the green beans. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or just until the beans are bright green; do not overcook.

Crowd-Pleasing Marinated Green Beans Yields: 8 servings This simple salad is easy to double or triple. Make it the day before the game and refrigerate. /2 large red onion, thinly sliced 1 /3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 /4 cup herb-flavored white wine vinegar or regular white wine vinegar Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed, but left long 1

Pour the beans and hot water over the onions in the colander. Rinse under cold running water to cool down. Drain well for a few minutes. Place the beans and onions in a large bowl or large re-sealable plastic bag. Pour the dressing in and mix with the vegetables. Refrigerate four hours or overnight, stirring or shaking occasionally. Let come to room temperature before serving. Courtesy of Debbie Moose, Fan Fare: A Playbook of Great Recipes for Tailgating or Watching the Game at Home.

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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat them all. Then stir in the cilantro. Refrigerate from 1 to 3 hours to let the flavors come together.

Black Bean Summer Salad Yields: 8 side dishes or 4 light meals This salad is easily doubled to feed a crowd. 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and well drained 5 or 6 green onions, white and green parts, chopped 1 large sweet banana pepper, seeded and chopped 11/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp lime juice 21/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp chili powder Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 /3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves In a large bowl, toss together the corn, black beans, green onions, banana pepper and tomatoes.

Note: If using frozen corn, drain it well and lightly sauté in a couple of teaspoons of olive oil before adding it to the salad. This removes moisture that may make the salad watery.

Garnish: Flat leaf (Italian) parsley (minced optional) Roasted and salted pumpkin seeds

Courtesy of Debbie Moose, Southern Holidays: A Savor the South Cookbook.

Blend all main ingredients, except garnish, in a high-speed blender into purée.

Chilled Red Bell Pepper Soup

Serve topped with the parsley and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds.

Yields: 4 small servings

Adapted from Daina Falk’s HungryFan.com.

Quadruple this recipe to make soup for a larger gathering. Serve in small sipping cups—cold for games in hot weather or hot for games in cold weather. 1 red bell pepper, stemmed 1 /2 cup low-fat Greek or dairy-free yogurt 1 /4 yellow onion 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 small/mini-cucumber 1 /4 cup rice vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 4 large garlic cloves 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Vegetarian-Friendly Barbecue Cauliflower Nuggets Yields: 8 appetizer servings Plant-based barbecue is a home run or touchdown. 1 head of cauliflower 1 cup all-purpose or gluten-free flour 1 Tbsp barbecue spice blend 1 cup nut milk of choice 1 cup tomato-based barbecue sauce Accompaniment: Dipping sauce of choice

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Preheat the oven to 450Â° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse and separate cauliflower florets into small- to medium-sized pieces. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the barbecue spice, flour and nut milk until smooth. Dredge each piece of cauliflower in the batter before placing it on the baking sheet. Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Brush the cauliflower with barbecue sauce and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the cauliflower from the baking sheet and plate alongside a dipping sauce of your choice. Adapted from Daina Falkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HungryFan.com.

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Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning by Deborah Shouse

ant to age well? The answer isn’t in your 401k. Self-acceptance, a positive attitude, creative expression, purposeful living and spiritual connections all anchor successful and meaningful aging. In fact, these kinds of preparations are just as important as saving money for retirement, according to Ron Pevny, director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, in Durango, Colorado, and author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging.

Savor Self-Acceptance

While most people believe adulthood is the final stage of life, Dr. Bill Thomas is among the creative aging experts that identify another life chapter: elderhood. “Elders possess novel ways of approaching time, money, faith and relationships,” says Thomas, an Ithaca, New York geriatrician and fierce advocate for the value of aging. “The best chapters may be near the end of the book,” Thomas continues. “Once you appreciate yourself and your years, you can relinquish outdated expectations and seek to discover your true self. Then the world can open up to you,” says Thomas. “Living a rewarding life means we are willing to say, ‘These chapters now are the most interesting.’” During this time, rather than feeling consumed by what we have to do, we can focus on what we want to do. 18

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Fill the Funnel of Friends

For older people, relationships offer foundational connections; but as we age, friends may drift away, relocate or die. “Successful aging requires refilling our funnel of friends,” says Thomas, who considers socially engaged elders with friends wealthier than a socially isolated millionaire. “Notice opportunities for interacting and connecting,” advises Shae Hadden, co-founder of The Eldering Institute in Vancouver, Canada. Talk with the checkout person at the grocery store or smile at a stranger walking her dog.

Cultivate a Positive Attitude

Our beliefs about aging shape our experiences. A Yale University study found that older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging lived 7.5 years longer than those less so inclined. Connecting with positive role models helps us release limiting beliefs and embrace an attitude of gratitude instead. Other life lessons can be gleaned from observing how negativity affects people physically, emotionally, and socially. Holding onto regrets traps us in the past zapping energy and self-worth; it also keeps the best in us from shining out says Pevny. He suggests a simple letting-go ceremony, with friends as witnesses. If possible, hold it in a natural outdoor setting.

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Aging with Passion and Purpose

Understand Our Life Stories

Creating our own life review helps us acknowledge and understand our most significant experiences and reminds us of all we’re bringing to our elder journey. Pevny offers these approaches: n Develop a timeline, dividing life into seven-year sections. For each, write about the strongest memories and most influential people. n Consider what matters most, from people and values to challenges and dreams. n Write to children and grandchildren, sharing tales of our life’s most significant events and lessons. n Record key stories on audio or video.

Explore the Arts

The changes that aging brings can mire elders in depression and isolation. “Older people need to be brave and resilient,” says Susan Perlstein, of Brooklyn, New York, founder emeritus of the National Center for Creative Aging, in Washington, D.C., and founder of Elders Share the Arts, in New York City. “To age creatively, we need a flow of varied experiences, exploring new activities or reframing longtime interests from a fresh perspective.” Expressive arts can engage people’s minds, bodies and spirits. A George Washington University study shows that people engaged in the arts are happier and healthier. Perlstein understands this firsthand, having begun taking guitar lessons in her 70s. Motivated to play simple songs for her new granddaughter, she subsequently learned to play jazz and blues tunes and joined a band. “I’m doing something I love,” says Perlstein. “I’m meeting diverse people, learning new things and enjoying a rich life.”

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At one of his conscious aging retreats, Pevny created a fire circle. Mike, 70, had been a dedicated long-distance runner for most of his life. Now plagued with mobility issues, Mike decided to let go of regrets. He brought a pair of running shorts into the circle and talked about what the sport had meant to him—its joys, challenges and camaraderie. Then he tossed the shorts into the fire, telling his friends, “I am letting go so I can find a new purpose and passion.”

The answers can lead to fresh settings, including local community centers and places of worship. Many universities have extension classes for lifelong learners. State arts councils support programs, and museums and libraries host helpful activities. Shepherd Centers encourage community learning and Road Scholar caters to elders that prefer to travel and study.

Discover a Purpose Older people are our Upon retirement some people feel greatest resource. We need purposeless and lost. They yearn for that offers up excitement, to nurture them and give something energy and joy. Hadden invites people them a chance to share to be curious and explore options. “We’re designing our future around what they know. who we are and what we care about ~Susan Perlstein, founder, National Center for Creative Aging and Elders Share the Arts

Musician John Blegen, of Kansas City, Missouri, was 73 when he realized his lifelong secret desire to tap dance. When Blegen met the then 87-year-old Billie Mahoney, Kansas City’s “Queen of Tap,” he blurted out his wish and fear of being “too old.” She just laughed and urged him to sign up for her adult beginner class. He asked for tap shoes for Christmas and happily shuffle-stepped his way through three class sessions. “Tap class inspired me, encouraged me and gave me hope,” he says. “Now I can shim sham and soft shoe. It’s a dream come true.” To unearth the inner artist, ask: n Which senses do I most like to engage? n Do I enjoy looking at art or listening to music? Do I like sharing feelings and experiences? If so, a thrill may come from writing stories or plays, acting or storytelling. n As a child, what did I yearn to do; maybe play the piano, paint or engineer a train set? Now is the time to turn those dreams into reality. n How can I reframe my life in a positive way when I can no longer do activities I love? If dancing was my focus before, how do I rechannel that energy and passion? If puttering in the garden is too strenuous, what other outdoor interests can I pursue?

now,” she says. Try keeping a journal for several weeks. Jot down issues and ideas that intrigue, aggravate and haunt. After several weeks, reflect on the links between concerns that compel and those that irritate. Perhaps we’re intrigued by a certain group of people or a compelling issue. “A concern points to problems and people you want to help,” Hadden observes. This can range from lending a hand to struggling family members, maintaining our own health, volunteering for a literacy project or working to reduce world hunger. “Choose what inspires you to get out of bed each day, eager to move into action.”

Develop Inner Frontiers

People in their elder years may still be measured by midlife standards, which include physical power, productivity and achievement. “They come up short in the eyes of younger people,” dharma practitioner Kathleen Dowling Singh remarks. “But those standards do not define a human life.” Rather, aging allows us to disengage from the pressures of appearances and accomplishments. As we release judgments and unwanted habits, we can increase our feelings of spirituality and peace. “When doors in the outer world seem to be closing, it’s time to cultivate inner resources that offer us joy and meaning. We have the beautiful privilege of slowing down and hearing what our heart is saying,” says Singh, of Sarasota, Florida.

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Meditation is one way to deepen spiritually as we age. “Sit in solitude, gather your scattered thoughts and set an intention,” Singh suggests. “A daily practice shows what peace, silence and contentment feel like. As you become more comfortable, add time until you’re sitting for 20 to 40 minutes.”

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“We cannot speak about aging and awakening without speaking about death and dying,” Singh believes. “We need to confront our mortality.” Meditating on the coming transition opens us up to the blessings of life. We can ask ourselves deep questions such as, “What am I doing? What do I want? What does this all mean? What is spirit?” Singh believes such searching questions are vital. None of us knows how much Earth time we have to awaken to a deeper, fuller experience of the sacred.

Help the World In today’s world of chaos and crisis, the wisdom of elders is more important than ever. “Older people need to be engaged, using their insights to help the Earth, community and world,” Pevny says. Creative aging is about improving the future for subsequent generations. In 2008, longtime educator Nora Ellen Richard, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas, wanted to be of greater service. She

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respect, appreciation and celebration, and says, “As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned how vital it is to nurture the world I am in.” Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor and dementia advocate. Her newest book is Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together. Connect at DementiaJourney.org.

Nearly three-quarters of America’s adults believe they are lifelong learners. It helps them make new friends and community connections and prompts volunteerism.

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asked herself, “What if I housed a foreign student?” and found the International Student Homestay Program. She embarked upon an exploration of cultures from around the world without leaving home. Today, Richard has hosted more than a dozen female students and each relationship has expanded and enriched her life. “We talk about politics, food, religion and cultures; we even pray together,” Richard says. She points to memorable moments of bonding and

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Rodney Yee on Yoga as a Way of Life Simple Strategies for Staying on Track by Marlaina Donato

enowned yogi and international teacher Rodney Yee, of New York City, has maintained an inspired yoga practice for 37 years while juggling career obligations, fame and family life. While the benefits of yoga are increasingly well known—from stress reduction and pain management to a more limber body and inner peace—Lee is also aware of the challenges to maintaining a consistent practice. Here he shares insights on the pitfalls encountered by both beginning and advanced students. “My advice is to first get rid of self-berating behavior, including judgmental inner dialogue. In many aspects of life, we are constantly measuring ourselves against a standard, which is a waste of time and energy,” says Yee. With a professional background in classical dance and gymnastics, Yee decided to give yoga a try at a nearby studio when he craved more physical flexibility. “As many people do, I came to yoga for a reason. I was a dancer with tight joints. After the first class, I couldn’t believe how I felt. It was not at all like an athletic high; I had a sense of well-being and knew what it means to feel peaceful and clear.” For people with jam-packed lives, finding time for exercise can be daunting. Yee suggests a relaxed approach to scheduling yoga into a busy day. “As the rishis [Hindu sages] say, we shouldn’t ‘try’ to meditate, not try to force a natural state. To say, ‘I have to do yoga,’ just puts another thing on our to-do list. Sometimes discipline is needed, but another part of discipline is not about force.”

Different approaches to yoga abound, and part of staying motivated may include exploration of a variety of traditions as individual needs change due to lifestyle, health, interests or simple curiosity. Yee reminds us to go with the flow and follow how we feel in the moment. “Different schools of yoga exist because each offers something different. There is a form for all of our moods and a practice for how you feel at any given time.” Reflecting on how his own practice has evolved through the years, Yee recollects, “In my 20s and 30s, my yoga practice was arduous, including three to four hours of strong, physical work and a half hour of pranayama [breath work]. Then for 20 years, it involved a lot of teaching. Over the past 17 years, my practice has become more subtle, with a focus on sequencing and meditation; it’s about how to do this all day long in the context of my body and my life; about being both centered and in the world. In some way, we’re always doing yoga, as we already take 20,000 breaths a day. From a philosophical and ethical point of view, yogis have no choice but to practice.” Because many American women have found their way to a yogic path, men often assume it’s primarily a women’s niche. But yoga has been a male practice for nearly 2,500 years in other countries. Yee encourages men to not feel intimidated. “Why not try something that can help you improve your business, family life and even your golf game?” he queries. While Yee believes in a no-pressure approach, he also suggests inviting ways to foster consistency. “If you are just beginning, set aside a half-hour before going to bed or get up a half-hour earlier. Also note that pain is less to be avoided than learned from.” Wisdom can come from dedication to a yoga practice. Yee’s philosophy is, “You can blink and half your life is gone. You can’t always be busy, busy, busy; you have to decide how to fill your life. As spiritual teacher Ram Dass counsels, ‘Be here now.’ Train yourself to bring body, mind and heart together and fully drink from that.” Learn more at YeeYoga.com. Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

You can blink and half your life is gone. You can’t always be busy, busy, busy; you have to decide how to fill your life.

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NATURE’S CLASSROOM Outdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child by Meredith Montgomery

Nature-based schools provide a child-centered, guided discovery approach to early learning that appeals to kids, parents and teachers and offers far-ranging benefits.

or youngsters at Tiny Trees Preschool, in Seattle, nature is their classroom— rain or shine; tuition even includes a rain suit and insulated rubber boots. At Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool, in Milwaukee, children use downed wood to build forts and fires. Students of Vermont’s Educating Children Outdoors (ECO) program use spray bottles of colored water to spell words in the snow.

Forest Schools Based on the publicly funded forest kindergarten model used by Scandinavian countries since 1995, Tiny Trees encompasses seven urban park locations throughout the city, ranging from 15 to 160 acres. With no buildings, playgrounds or commercially produced furniture and 30 percent less overhead, “We can make exceptional education affordable,” remarks CEO Andrew Jay. “Most of the day is spent exploring the forest. If children see salmon in the 22

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stream, we observe them from a bridge, and then search out the headwaters to see where they’re coming from,” explains Jay.

Nature Preschools The launch of Earth Day in 1970 and America’s nature center movement in the 1960s yielded another immersive nature-based model that includes indoor learning. The preschool at the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Designcertified Schlitz Audubon Nature Center includes three nature-focused indoor classrooms and three outdoor areas— two with manmade structures like a slide and picnic tables, and one left completely natural. Founding Director Patti Bailie says the children spend most of their day outside and teachers can take them beyond the play areas to explore 185 acres of prairie, forest, wetlands and lakefront beach habitats.

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Kindergarten means “children’s garden” and originally took place outdoors. It’s commonplace today in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. Public School Programs ECO currently collaborates with seven Vermont public schools from preschool to high school, offering yearlong programs for students in inquirybased outdoor learning for up to four hours a week. “We immerse ourselves in nature with a 10-minute hike into the forest,” says program coordinator Melissa Purdy. Students first learn safety protocols and how to set up camp. Introducing skill-appropriate tools, preschoolers whittle sticks, third-graders build teepees and lean-tos, and high school students build bridges across streams.

Building Resiliency Sharing space with insects and plants requires special safety protocols and preparation, but the injury rate of outdoor learning is no higher than that of indoor schools. “Children are building risk literacy—they climb trees, but only to safe heights; they step on wet rocks, but learn how to do so without falling,” says Jay. Classrooms without walls work because students have a sense of freedom within reasonable boundaries. “In winter, we dress warmly and do more hiking to generate body heat. We use picnic shelters in heavy rains. Children don’t have anxiety about the future—rain means puddles to splash in and snow means building snowmen,” says Jay.

miles. Located in a rural county with a 67 percent poverty rate, the school partners with Head Start to secure tuition-free opportunities for families. Pearce attests how exploring the 1,100-acre property fosters language skills. “With less teacher instruction, children have more time to talk freely with each other.” Instead of loudly calling kids in, Purdy uses bird calls or a drum, which fosters a sense of peace and respect. During daily sit time students observe themselves as a part of nature. “As birds sing and wildlife appears, children see the rewards of quiet and stillness, so self-regulation becomes natural,” agrees Bailie. Bailie sees how children in forest kindergartens express better motor skills, physical development and cognitive abilities than those restricted to traditional playgrounds. Natural playscapes change with the season, are sensory-rich and provide extra oxygen to the brain—all factors that correlate to brain development. Such benefits are reported in Brain-Based Learning by Eric Jensen, Brain Rules by John J. Medina and the Early Childhood Education Journal. Outdoor preschools also foster microbial exposure, essential for healthy immune system development. “Without this exposure, children are at increased risk for developing allergies, asthma, irritable bowel disease, obesity and diabetes later in life,” says B. Brett Finlay, Ph.D., author of Let Them Eat Dirt, which cites supporting science. Kindergarten readiness is a goal of all preschools, but Pearce doesn’t believe a traditional academic focus

is required. “By putting nature first, children are socially and emotionally ready for kindergarten,” she says. “They know how to conquer challenges and are ready to take on academics.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

OUTDOOR PLAY “We are innately connected to nature, but need to provide opportunities to make that connection,” says Patti Bailie, former assistant director of Antioch University’s nature-based Early Childhood certificate program, in Keene, New Hampshire. Here’s how. Get wild at home. Hang bird feeders, grow wildlife-attracting plants, start a compost pile and designate an area of the yard for natural play where kids can dig and the grass isn’t mowed. Explore a forest instead of a playground. Without swing sets and toys, children create imaginative play, build forts and climb trees. Incorporate active transportation into the family routine. Walk, bike or paddle. Rain gear and flashlights enable rainy and after-dark explorations. Join a family nature club. At ChildrenAndNature.org, connect with other families that value and use the natural world for playing, growing and learning via their Natural Families Forum.

Developing the Whole Child Outdoor learning naturally creates knowledge of local ecosystems, environmental stewards and a sense of place, but teachers also observe many other developmental benefits. At the Magnolia Nature School, at Camp McDowell, in Nauvoo, Alabama, Madeleine Pearce’s agile and surefooted preschoolers can hike three natural awakenings

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Fluoride Alert Excess in Food and Tap Water Harms Pets by Karen Becker

n 2009, an Environmental Working Group (EWG) study found that bone meal and animal byproducts in eight of 10 major national dog food brands contain fluoride in amounts between 1.6 and 2.5 times higher than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended maximum dose in drinking water. Some fluoride from tap water used in the manufacturing of pet food contributes to this. Olga Naidenko, Ph.D., lead researcher of the study, remarks, “A failed regulatory system and suspect practices by some in the pet food industry puts countless dogs at risk of ingesting excessive fluoride.” Fluoride occurs naturally in rocks, soil and thus some food plants and water supplies. More enters food via use of fluoride-based pesticides and commercial processing facilities. The EWG advises that two-thirds of all Americans, along with pets and farm animals, are exposed to artificially fluoridated tap water.

Fluoride Dangers to Humans While fluoride exposure hasn’t been studied in dogs or cats, according to 24

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Dr. Joseph Mercola, ample research points to the dangers of fluoride to human health, including: n Arthritis n Bone cancer (osteosarcoma) n Bone fractures n Brain damage and lowered IQ n Damaged sperm and increased infertility n Deactivation of 62 enzymes n Dementia n Disrupted immune system n Disrupted synthesis of collagen n Genetic damage and cell death n Hyperactivity and/or lethargy n Impaired sleep (inhibits melatonin produced by the pineal gland) n Increased lead absorption n Increased tumor and cancer rate n Inhibited formation of antibodies n Lowered thyroid function n Muscle disorders

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significantly higher probability for bone cancer than humans, with more than 8,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S., compared with about 900 human cases. According to the EWG, a dog drinking normal amounts of tap water would be exposed to 0.05 to 0.1 milligram (mg) of fluoride per kilogram (kg) of body weight daily. A 10-pound puppy that daily eats about a cup of dog food would ingest approximately 0.25 mg fluoride per kg body weight a day, based on average fluoride content in the eight contaminated brands it tested. Altogether, the puppy could be exposed to 3.5 times more fluoride than the EPA allows in drinking water. Large breed puppies may be exposed to even more fluoride due to higher water intake. Whatever the size and the appetite of a dog, combined fluoride exposure from food and water can easily become unsafe. Eating the same food every day, they may be constantly consuming more fluoride than is healthy for normal growth, leading to health problems and higher veterinary bills later in life.

Prevent High Ingestion of Fluoride

The EWG recommends owners purchase pet foods free of bone meal and other meals made from animal byproducts. It also suggests that government set fluoride limits in pet food that protect both puppies and large breeds most at risk for bone cancer. Dr. Michael W. Fox, an internationally recognized veterinarian and former

Fluoride-Free Feeding Tips n In homemade food preparation, avoid Teflon-coated pans, which may increase the fluoride levels in food. n Avoid cooking with fluoridated water, which concentrates fluoride in the food. n Avoid toothpaste or oral rinses intended for humans, to brush canine teeth. Dental health products made for pets are fluoride-free.

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vice president of the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, recommends providing pets with fluoride-free water; spring water or reverse osmosis filtered water also works well. In preparing homemade food for a pet, make sure any added bone meal is free of fluoride and lead. Ethical bone meal producers will test for these contaminants; verify with the source. Fox suggests a good bone meal substitute might be fossilized oyster shell, dolomite or a synthesized or refined calcium supplement like calcium citrate, ascorbate, stearate or gluconate. Or, consider a pure tricalcium and dicalcium phosphate, blended with magnesium. Fox attests that bones from longerlived food animals such as dairy cows, laying hens and breeding stock likely contain higher levels of fluoride than shorter-lived animals like chickens, calves and lambs. In his article “Fluoride in Pet Food: A Serious Health Risk for Both Dogs and Cats?” he writes: “Fluorides accumulate in farmed animals over time from phosphate fertilizers, phosphate supplements, bone meal and fish meal supplements and pesticide and industrial-pollution-contaminated pastures and animal feed. The bones, fins, gills and scales of fish are often high in fluoride.” He recommends raw food diets that avoid ground bone from older animals like beef cattle and adult sheep. Dr. Karen Becker is a proactive and integrative veterinarian in the Chicago area, consults internationally and writes Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets. Mercola.com).

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 LLEA Nature Walk – 10am-12pm. Animal tracks, deer trails, trees with personality, singing birds; we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk. $5/vehicle; cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Herbology Day Camp – Sept 12, Oct 17, Nov 14. 10:30am-2pm. Will investigate culinary, essential oils, and medicinal values of different plants each session. It will include wild edibles, poisonous plant and gardening tips. $90/series, $40/drop-in. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 BJNC Photography Contest – Submissions accepted Sept 4-Nov 13. Photographs will be on exhibit at Bob Jones Nature Center in Dec and at the Southlake Library in Jan 2018. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. More info: 817-491-6333 or bjnc.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 HeartMath Personal Resilience Program – Thursdays, 11am-1pm or Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm. 4-wk series with Certified HeartMath Coach Jodi Roberts. Program designed to help participants self-regulate their body’s response to stress and build resilience. Limited to 10 people. $199; $499/ private coaching. Location provided upon registration. Star Coyote Healing Center: 469-344-6484 or StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com. Bike Maintenance Basics: Level 1 – 7-8:30pm. Routine bike maintenance keeps you riding smoothly and prolongs the life of your bike. Join us for this introductory class to help you take care of your bike. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Trail Guide Training – Fri & Sat, Sept 8-30. 9am-3pm. Would you like to become a Heard Trail

School of Permaculture class – Plano Guide? All persons interested in participating must first complete a Heard volunteer application prior to the training sessions. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Winston’s Birthday – Fri, Sat, Sun, June 23-July 16. 8pm, Fri; 2:30 & 8pm, Sat; 2:30pm, Sun. By Paul Baker. American premiere. Secrets are revealed, resentments released and new understandings formed, in this fresh and funny perspective on an iconic and larger-than-life family. The Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Ave, Plano. 972-490-4202. Theatre-Britain.com. Introduction to Permaculture – 7-9pm. Join us for an evening of great info, networking and a tour of the SOP Suburban Site. A 1.5-hr presentation by a member of our team followed by a suburban permaculture food forest garden tour. Free. School of Permaculture Suburban Site, 3928 Dickens Dr, Plano. 214-856-8477. SchoolOfPermaculture.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) – Sept 9-17. Nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in electric vehicles (EV). Kickoff Sept 9, 10am-12pm at Grapevine Mills Mall. Free open webinars Sept 11-15 on a variety of EV-related topics, including EV 101 and Workplace Charging. For registration & more info: DriveElectricDFW.org. LLEA Bird Walk – 7:30-10am. Bird watchers of all skill levels are invited to join an expert birder to explore birding locations at LLELA. Ages 10 & up. $5/vehicle, cash or check only. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. Hands-On: Camp Stoves and Water Filtration – 10am-12pm. Sample advanced camp stoves and water filtration tools. Will discuss how to use and maintain different stoves, water filters and water purifiers. $15/member, $35/nonmember. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241. HeartMath Personal Resilience Program – Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm. See Sept 7 listing. Location provided upon registration. Star Coyote Healing Center: 469-344-6484 or StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com.

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Zip Line Day – 1-4pm. Soar through the treetops of the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary as you travel down the Ropes Course’s zip line. Purchase one ticket for each time you would like to go down the zip line. Preregistration required. For ages 10+. $12. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

Build a Rain Barrel: Rainwater Harvesting – 6-8pm. Find out how you can collect and direct rain in ways that create backyard beauty, lessen the dependence on using city water in the garden, and reduce runoff while building your very own rain barrel. Fire Station #7, 861 S Independence Pkwy, McKinney. 972-547-7335. McKinneyTexas.org/green.

savethedate TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 & WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Free Seminar on Thyroid Health – 6:15-8pm. Join us as pharmacist Lark Scarbrough-Swofford presents the complexities of thyroid dysfunction and what we can do to improve our thyroid health naturally. Location: Abrams Royal Pharmacy II, 4909 W Park Blvd, #177, Plano 75093. Call now to register: 214-349-8000.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Riparian and Stream Ecosystems Workshop – 8am-4pm. The training will focus on the nature and function of stream and riparian zones and the benefits and direct impacts from healthy riparian zones. Pre-register by Sept 6. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 North Texas Giving Day – 6am-11:45pm. Annual 18-hr online giving extravaganza for North Texas nonprofits to help build awareness and support for nonprofits in the North Texas region. Details: NorthTexasGivingDay.org. Camp Cooking Basics for Backpackers – 7-8:30pm. Are you planning an overnight backpacking trip and have questions about how and what to make for your meals? We will cover equipment (stoves, cook sets & fuel), planning and preparation along with some tips and tricks to make your meals the hit of the trip. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Run4Hope Festival and 5K Trail Run – 7am, registration & Free Festival; 8am, 5K. Help raise funds for CDKL5 and Epilepsy research and awareness.

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Includes pony rides, food vendors, obstacle course, kids corral, games, door prizes and DJ. $40/5K, $25/1-mile fun run, $30/family pack or groups of 4 or more. Trivium Academy Cross Country Trail, 2205 Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 214-529-6952. Hope4Harper.com/run-4-hope. Living Your Best Life North TX Cancer Expo – 7:30am-3pm. Dorey AromaTherapy will be showing their full line of pure, authentic, organic essential oil-based wellness products for care of cancer patients and their families. Free. Omni Hotel, 555 S Lamar St, Dallas. Mary Ellen Dorey: 972-567-3962. DoreyAromaTherapy.com.

savethedate SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Newcomers Guide to Gardening in North Texas – 8am-12:30pm. Through a variety of short lectures, local experts share their horticultural expertise, research-based information and hands-on experience about the challenges and rewards of gardening in North Texas. Topics: Why EarthKind is Important, The Dirt on North Texas Soils, Butterfly Gardening, How to Water Wisely, Vegetable Gardening and the Top 100 Plants for North Texas. Attend all or just one lecture. Free, but reserve a seat online. Collin College Higher Education Center, 3452 TX-399 Spur, McKinney. For more info: 972-547-7335. McKinneyTexas.org/green. Fall Wildflowers and Plants – 9:30-10:30am. Come walk with members of the Native Plant Society of Texas and learn about the plants that wait to bloom in the late summer and early fall. Free with paid general admission or Heard Museum Membership. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Backyard Chickens – 11:30am-12:30pm. Thinking about raising your own chickens in your backyard? Local experts from D&L Farm & Home will tell you everything you need to know about cost, feeding, housing, and keeping your chickens safe. No registration required. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W Main St, Lewisville. 972-219-3570. Saturday at the Cabin – 12-3pm. Step back in time when you visit the historic Minor-Porter Log House. Visitors of all ages are welcome to tour the log home, smoke house and dugout. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550. Stars on the Prairie – 7:30-9:30pm. Trek to LLELA’s prairie restoration area to view the wonders of the night sky. Emphasis is on viewing with naked-eyes and binoculars. Ages 5 &up. $10/person. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required by Sept 15, 11am: llela.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Introduction to Worm Composting – 6:307:30pm. Have you ever heard of vermiculture, or worm composting? This family-friendly, hands-on workshop teaches you how to get started with your own worm composting project. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W Main St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-3570.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Camping Basics – 7-8:30pm. Have you wanted to

try camping but don’t know how to get started? Will cover the basics: how to be comfortable camping, gear and equipment, fun activities; and great local areas to give it a try. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Fall Trash Bash & Environmental Education Fair – 8am-1pm. Community cleanup held from 8-11am. Giveways, lunch, prizes for volunteers. Recycling and Environmental fair held from 10am1pm. Recycling for e-waster, batteries, clothes, textiles, housewares. Document shredding for Flower Mound residents. Kids’ activities. Free. Flower Mound High School, 3411 Peters Colony Rd, Flower Mound. kfmb.org. Monarch Butterfly Festival – 9-11am. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. More info: 817-491-6333 or bjnc.org. Local Permaculture: A Closer Look at North Texas – Sept 23 & 24. 9am-5pm. Learn in-depth information of local Blackland Prairie (North Texas) ecology and which permaculture strategies and techniques to use to regenerate your homestead and landscape. Taught by Geologist Monica Kelley, Mary Kate Carter and Nicholas Burtner. $75/day. School of Permaculture Suburban Site, 3928 Dickens Dr, Plano. 214-856-8477. SchoolOfPermaculture.com.

plan ahead SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 Incorporating Aromatherapy into Your Daily Life – 1-4pm. Learn about several common essential oils and what to do with them. Make your own custom inhaler, cleaning product and wellness blend. Learn about safety, dosing and quality of essential oils. Hosted by Dorey AromaTherapy. $75, all supplies included. Lightworker’s Sanctuary, 7336 Main St, The Colony. Lightworker’s Sanctuary: 214385-1784. DoreyAromaTherapy.com.

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savethedate FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 Qi Revolution Wellness Event – Oct 6-8. Discover about foods that destroy health, and which help reverse specific diseases. We believe God gave everyone a healing hand. Improve your breath, posture and have more energy. $149. Civic Center, 321 E McKinney St, Denton. 800298-8970. QiRevolution.com.

Kayak Tour – 10am-12pm. Drift under willows, float past reeds and cattails, and see what wildlife we encounter on either McWhorter Creek or the Beaver Pond at LLELA. All skill levels welcome; all equipment provided. LLELA instructors give an intro to kayaking and water safety basics. Ages 7 & up. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required by Sept 22, 11am: llela.org.

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Backpacking Basics II: What’s Inside Your Pack – 7-9pm. Join REI for this small group session on how to cut weight and tailor your gear to best suit your needs. Free. REI Plano, 2424 Preston Rd. Register: 972-985-2241.

Plano International Festival – Includes multicultural music and dance performances, children’s educational activities, food, Naturalization ceremony and much more. Free admission. Haggard Park, 1509 Ave H, Plano. PlanoInternational Festival.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 The Beauty of Daffodils – 6:30-8pm. Nothing adds more to your spring garden than daffodils, they are perennial, easy to grow, drought tolerant and magnificently beautiful. Once they’re planted, you do nothing and they lead the floral parade every spring. Come learn all about them from Texas daffodil expert, Keith Kridler. John & Judy Gay Library, 6861 W Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney. 972-547-7335. McKinneyTexas.org/green.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Native American Indian Camp – Sept 30-Oct 1. Our camp is named after the Native American Indian Tribe that lived in its immediate area, the Tonkawas. This camp explores, through lots of fun activities, this particular tribe along with other plains Indians. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382. Fun on the Farm Days at Circle N Dairy – Sept 30 & Oct 1. 10am-4pm. Pumpkin patch, hay maze, calf petting, bounce cow races, sack races, hayrides, craft vendors and more. Groups during the week. $8/person age 3 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 County Road 446, Gainesville. For more info: 940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com.

Fun on the Farm Days at Circle N Dairy – Oct 7 & 8. 10am-4pm. Pumpkin patch, hay maze, calf petting, bounce cow races, sack races, hayrides, craft vendors and more. Groups during the week. $8/person age 3 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 County Road 446, Gainesville. For more info: 940-3720343. CircleNDairy.com.

Celebration Expo Lifestyle Expo Active Adults 60+ – 9:30am-3pm. Dorey AromaTherapy will be showing their pure, authentic, organic essential oil-based line of products for WellCare, BodyCare, SkinCare, Natural Perfumes. $12-$14. Richardson Civic Center, 411 W Arapaho Rd. Mary Ellen Dorey: 972-567-3962. DoreyAromaTherapy.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Fun on the Farm Days at Circle N Dairy – Oct 21 & 22. 10am-4pm. Pumpkin patch, hay maze, calf petting, bounce cow races, sack races, hayrides, craft vendors and more. Groups during the week. $8/person age 3 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 County Road 446, Gainesville. For more info: 940-3720343. CircleNDairy.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 Fun on the Farm Days at Circle N Dairy – Oct 28 & 29. 10am-4pm. Pumpkin patch, hay maze, calf petting, bounce cow races, sack races, hayrides, craft vendors and more. Groups during the week. $8/person age 3 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 County Road 446, Gainesville. For more info: 940-3720343. CircleNDairy.com.

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Prenatal Class – 12-1pm. Last Wed. Designed specifically for expectant parents, this free 1-hr course with Dr. Alina Olteanu covers numerous topics on preparing for your new arrival, such as your child’s development, immunizations, breast feeding, supplements, nutrition. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. RSVP requested: 214-736-1954. WholeChildTexas.com.

Sunday Worship: Unity Spiritual Center of Denton Service – 10am, coffee; 11am, service. Unity takes spiritual principles and makes them practical in your life. 6071 New Hope Rd, Krugerville. 214453-0218. UnityOfNewHope.org.

monday savethedate MONDAY Dairy Farm Tours – Mon-Sat, by appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk. $7/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 County Road 446, Gainesville. 940-3720343. CircleNDairy.com. Free Holy Yoga: All Levels – 9:30-10:30am. Gentle Hatha/Bhakti yoga. Holy Yoga offers encouraging Bible passages during meditation and prayer in lieu

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

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

Horizon UU Worship Service – 10:30am-12pm. Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

of Texas Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-380-4030.

Qi Revolution: Oct 6-8, Denton of ohm-ing. Non-denominational. All welcome. First United Methodist Church of Richardson, Fitness Studio in Bartula Family Center, 503 North Central Expressway, Richardson. Jenny Bradford 214-207-8941. Women’s Life Coaching Groups – 12-1:30pm. & 7-8:30pm. If you’re looking for clarity, peace, support and connection with like-minded women, join us for our weekly meetings led by two life coaches. $25. Inner Evolution Coaching, 1517 McDermott St, Allen. Amy Egan: 214-356-7646. Beekeeping Meeting – 6:30pm. 2nd Mon. Beginner to experienced keepers welcome, ages 8-80. Free. Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association. Collin College Conference Center (Central Park Campus), 2200 W University Dr, McKinney. 972843-8084.

tuesday Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society

Organic Society Meeting – 6:30pm, seed & info exchange; 7pm, meeting. 3rd Wed. Denton Organic Society. Denton Senior Center, 509 N Bell Ave, Denton. 940-382-8551. Agape Community Meditation & Prayer Gathering – 6:45-8:15pm. Experience group meditation and prayer. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeCSL.com.

thursday Grapevine Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am4pm, Thurs-Sat. Eat healthy with locally-grown produce and products. Town Square Gazebo, 325 S Main St, Grapevine. 817-793-8634. FarmersMarket OfGrapevine.com. McKinney Farmers’ Market at Adriatica – 3-6pm or sellout. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. 6851 Virginia Pkwy, W McKinney. 972-562-8790. Lewisville Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov. 3-7pm. Meet local farmers, artisanal food producers and craftsmen. Sample and purchase their products in a colorful, family-friendly venue. East Parking Lot of Lewisville City Hall, 151 W Church St, Lewisville. FourSeasonsMarkets.com.

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

WEDNESDAY Agape Community Meditation & Prayer Gathering – 6:45-8:15pm. Experience group meditation and prayer. Yeager Office Suites, 2770 Main St, Ste 158, Frisco. Rev. Lee Wolak: 972-468-1331. AgapeCSL.com.

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20% off regular price of vitamins, supplements, protein powder, health & beauty care, skin care, aromatherapy candles, household cleaners and more. All three locations: Colleyville: 5100 Hwy 121; Alliance: 3529 Heritage Trace Pkwy; Fort Worth: 5817 Curzon Ave. SunflowerShoppe.com

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

saturday 2nd Saturday Bird Walk – Sept-June. 8-9am. Learn more about birding. These walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird

spotting and identification techniques. Included in general admission. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566. McKinney Farmers’ Market at Chestnut Square – Thru mid-Nov. 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. Frisco Rotary Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 21. 8am-1pm. Open air market in family fun style for local foods and goods. Live music. Coming soon: breakfast food trucks. Behind Frisco Chamber of Commerce, 8821 4th St, Frisco. Brandy Miles: 972-885-9419. FriscoRotaryFarmersMarket.com. Trail Running – 9am. Led by Jason Tamblyn. $10/ year. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. 817-491-6333. Denton Community Market – Thru Nov. 9am1pm. A producer-only farmers’ market and art market specializing in local produce, locally produced food items and local artisan wares. Admission free. 317 W Mulberry St, Denton. DentonMarket.org. Farmersville Farmers & Fleas Market – 9am3pm. 1st Sat. Features produce, crafts, food, jewelry, antiques and more. Onion Shed, 151 S Main, Farmersville. 972-784-6846. FarmersvilleTX.com. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. Meet raptors up-close. Take guided prairie hikes. Kids activities. Bring a picnic lunch. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Erich Neupert: 972-442-7607. BPRaptorCenter.org. Harp Music for Wellbeing – 12-1pm. 1st Sat. Come relax and listen to the harp, prescriptive music as it facilitates healing, promotes feelings of wellbeing and aids in transition. $15. Pilates and Yoga Studio, 200 S Austin Dr, Allen. Patsy M. Sadowski, MA, Certified Music Practitioner: 972-814-0778. Pilates-ForLife.com. Heard Nature Photographers – 1:30-3:30pm. 2nd Sat. Photographers of all ages and experience levels. Presentations, field trips. Membership $20/year; first two visits free. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. For more info, Tom Martin: 469-261- 3045. HeardNaturePhotographers.com Introduction to Yoga Series – 3-4:30pm. An 8-wk series of 75-90-min classes of yoga and discussion. Each week introduces an area of yoga in a way that you can jump in any time. $80. YogaJax Yoga Studio, 2001 Coit Rd, Ste 155, Plano. Preregister, Jami Jackson: 469-331-9913 or YogaJax.com.

savethedate SATURDAY Group-Trance: 2-Hr Deep Trance Session – 6:30-8:30pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Combine hypnotic storytelling and rhythm to relax the conscious mind while using array of techniques that teach your unconscious how to feel pleasure in the face of stress, because your other mind wants to learn wonderful things. Offer 1 or 2 hr sessions. $50. Dallas Meta-Morph, Frisco. Registration required, Sherrie Grana: 512-589-2089 or DallasMeta-Morph.com.

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savethedate DAILY 14th Annual Bulb and Perennial Mart – Thru Sept 9. The Collin County Master Gardeners Association offering heirloom and naturalizing bulbs by pre-order only with an online sale. Preordered bulbs available for pick-up at the Bulb and Perennial Mart on Oct 14 at Myers Park and Event Center, McKinney. During the Bulb and Perennial Mart CCMGA will be selling additional selections of perennials and more varieties of spring, summer and fall blooming bulbs. More info: 972-548-4232. To order: ccmgatx.org. Live Green in Plano (LGIP) Volunteer Program – Volunteers 13 and up need. Complete a short application and attend an orientation prior to getting started. Activities include monthly garden workdays; community creek and litter cleanups; special event support and assistance; community outreach options; administration; and more. For orientation dates & registration: LiveGreenInPlano.com.

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30 words: $30. Runs up to 3 months. Extra words: $1 each. To place your classified, email the listing to: Publisher@ NA-NTX.com. Deadline is noon on the 1st of the month. FOR RENT TREATMENT ROOM FOR RENT – In an exclusive wellness/spa center off Tollway/George Bush. Massage/bodyworks/Feldenkrais/energy therapists are welcome. Info: 214-973-0482.

PRACTITIONER SHARED SPACE FOR LEASE STONEBRIAR MEDICAL DISTRICT – 1 mile from HWY121 & Dallas N Tollway. To share space with acupuncture clinic. Seeking women’s care specialist, nutritionist and acupuncturist, etc. Prime location for satellite clinic. John: 214-893-4321.

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

Meditation for Children and Parents – With Dr Alina Olteanu. Children and parents can learn how to meditate in one session. Evening and weekend classes available. Afterwards, join our community of meditators once a month, for group meditations. $150. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. For appt: 214-736-1954. WholeChildTexas.com. MeditateWithAlina.com. Star Coyote Events – Monthly events include gong, Tibetan bowl and crystal bowl sound journeys, shamanic journey with a drum dance, kid’s energy and creativity events, and a Wed morning class series. Please see the calendar at StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com for the exact dates and times as they change each month, or call 469-344-6484. Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden – Thru Oct 1. Daily, except Mon. 9am-5pm, Tues-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators in our Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden. Included in general admission; free/ members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

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

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NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

A community resource guide connecting you with local businesses and experts. To find out how you can be included in the Natural Directory, email Publisher@NA-NTX.com. ACUPUNCTURE NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE

Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. Allnatural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 17.

SERENDIPITY HEALTH & WELLNESS

We have it all: air-brush makeup and biologic air-brush tanning, body detox wraps, ionic foot detox, Bright White teeth whitening, antiaging aloe facials, lunch time facelift, Brazilian blowouts, bridal/ prom hair and makeup and more. See ad, page 25.

I'm the gentle chiropractor. As a doctor of chiropractic and licensed massage therapist, I can help you to relieve pain head to toe, whether caused by injury, stress or fatigue. My style is gentle but effective, which can be particularly helpful for those in extreme pain, children or seniors. See ad, page 23.

Helen Gibson-Nicholas, Owner 111 Fountain Ct, Fairview 70569 972-549-4249 • HelloGorgeous.com

MOR WELLNESS CONCEPTS

Ronit Mor, ND, LE 17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Dallas 75287 214-612-6776 • MorConcepts.com Anti-aging skin therapy, non-surgical face lifts and Green Peel herbal exfoliations, coupled with nutritional consultations, all aimed at rejuvenating your skin inside out, naturally and non-invasively. See ad, page 10.

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

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONES WILLOW BEND OB/GYN

Jean Murray Gerhard, MD, PA 6130 W Parker Rd, Ste 106 MOB 1 Plano, 75093 972-468-8158 • WillowBendOBGYN.com Willow Bend OB/GYN is a medical practice located in the Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, and we now offer bio-identical hormone pellets for both men and women. See ad, page 8.

CLARISSA A. GUARDIOLA

Certified Aromatherapist 214-315-0532 • Natures-Guard.com Offering single oils, custom blends and certified organic beauty products, all hand selected to be pure, therapeuticgrade, organic and harvest conscious. Having an intimate relationship with these pure and powerful gifts from God, Clarissa’s offerings are carefully chosen to promote well-being of body, mind and spirit. Complimentary consultations and education available.

BEAUTY HAIR COLOR STUDIOS

9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com Organic color for your hair and health. Open seven days a week. “No-Neck-Pain” wash basins have built-in headrest for your comfort and to protect your neck. See ad, page 22.

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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 17.

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AROMATHERAPY

European and Ayurvedic Reflexology and aromatherapy sessions, plus a full line of products for well care, body care and natural perfumes. Reflexology works with the feet and helps to balance the subtle energy systems of the entire body leaving you feeling refreshed and energized. See ad, page 16.

Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com

CHIROPRACTIC BEST LIFE CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER Plano • Flower Mound • Argyle 972-200-5009 • BestLifeChiro.com See ad, page 11.

HEALTHWORKS

Dr. Christy Porterfield & Dr. Jennifer Taylor 2317 Coit Rd, Plano 972-612-1800 • HealthWorksTX.com HealthWorks offers world-class chiropractic in a concierge model of care. Your family will experience a step-by-step approach to improving health for a lifetime of radiant health. See ads, pages 14 and 20.

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

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

A gentle NUCCA alignment, with no cracking, twisting or popping, can improve and even reverse joint pain, headaches, disc issues, limping, numbness, ringing in the ears and more. See ad, page 7.

COACHING BRAINCODE CORP

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

COACHING/GUIDANCE TEXAS PARENTING AND INNER EVOLUTION

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

DAIRY CIRCLE N FAMILY DAIRY

Michelle and Tommy Neu 2074 County Rd 446, Gainesville 76240 940-372-0343 • CircleNDairy.com State-permitted dairy licensed to sell fresh, all-natural unprocessed grade A raw milk. See full listing under Farms & Farmers' Markets. See ad, page 13.

DECLUTTERING / ORGANIZING SERVICES THE DECLUTTERBUG

Anita Sisler 469-298-9077 • TheDeclutterbug.biz Holistic approach to organizing. Serving clients with compassion. Let me help you create cozy, functional spaces. Certificate of Study in chronically disorganized, ADD and hoarding. Serving the North Dallas and Collin County areas. See ad, page 25.

DENTISTRY SMILE RANCH DENTISTRY

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk, DDS, NMD, IBDM, MS, AIAOMT 6700 Horizon Rd, Heath 75032 972-772-7645 • SmileRanchDentistry.com Amalgam fillings contain mercury, radioactive cadmium, silver, tin and more. We remove amalgam while keeping the patient comfortable and safe from toxic by-products generated during the process. See ad, page 3.

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

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

EDUCATION LIVING ETHICS SCHOOL

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

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Michelle and Tommy Neu 2074 County Rd 446, Gainesville 76240 940-372-0343 • CircleNDairy.com

Jodi Roberts and Kris Sands 469-344-6484 StarCoyoteHealingCenter.com

State-permitted dairy licensed to sell fresh, all-natural unprocessed grade A raw milk. Visit us at the farm to learn why our great-tasting, fresh, raw milk is a safe and naturally healthier choice for your family. Call us to schedule a tour to see a working family farm and be sure to visit our on-site store for fresh raw white and chocolate milk, cream, free-range eggs and more. See ad, page 13.

Relax, de-stress and energize your life with individual sessions, classes, groups and workshops. Meditation and Sound Healing support your inner peace. The HeartMath Personal Resilience Training is an energy management program, teaching you lifelong skills to use in stressful moments, increasing well-being, clarity and improving personal and professional performance. See ad, page 26.

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

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

Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. See ad, page 25.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HEART & VITALITY, PLLC

Dr. Abraham Jacob, MD, FACC 4100 W 15th St, Ste 112, Plano 75093 972-596-7399 • HeartAndVitality.com Heart & Vitality is a premier wellness center offering bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, weight-loss/nutrition, vitamins, non-invasive, drug- and surgery-free pain relief, and aesthetics. See ad, page 17.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS THE CUPPING GURU

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

HAIR SALON HAIR COLOR STUDIOS

9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com Open seven days a week, we offer organic color for your hair and health. “No-Neck-Pain” wash basins have built in headrest for your comfort and to protect your neck. Whether you're simply sensitive to some of those harsher chemical lines or just want vibrant, beautiful, healthy hair you'll love our natural approach to how we treat your hair and overall beauty. Ask about free color consultation. See ad, page 22.

HORMONE SUPPORT KIRSTEN WARD, CHS, CNHP

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

We are not victims of aging, sickness and death. These are part of the scenery, not the seer, who is immune to any form of change. This seer is the spirit, the expression of eternal being. ~Deepak Chopra

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INTEGRATIVE PHYSICIANS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, ABIHM 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 • HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion! Offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. See ad, page 9.

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

We take the time to build a relationship with you, to not only treat your symptoms, but discover the underlying cause of your “disease.” See ad, page 6.

WHOLE CHILD PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS

Dr. Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-736-1954 • WholeChildTexas.com Pediatric care that considers the whole person (body, mind, spirit and lifestyle). Revolutionary approach based on principles of Integrative Medicine, providing a new roadmap to optimal health. See ad, page 12.

LAWN CARE – ORGANIC EARTH KIND SERVICES

Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 • EarthKindServices.com Organic lawn treatment that gets amazing results. Safe for kids and pets. See ad, page 25.

LIFE COACH KATHY D. CARTER

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

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

MASSAGE BLAZING SKY BODYWORK

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

NATURAL FOOD & VITAMINS SUNFLOWER SHOPPE

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

NATUROPATHS/ NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS MOR WELLNESS CONCEPTS

Ronit Mor, ND, LE 17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Dallas 75287 214-612-6776 • MorConcepts.com Inspiring, empowering and coaching you to naturally improve and maintain your well-being. Ronit’s holistic, nontoxic approach helps restore vitality and lessen chronic conditions through nutrition, lifestyle and alternative modalities. See ad, page 10.

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

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

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PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

WHOLE CHILD PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS

Dr. Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-736-1954 • WholeChildTexas.com We empower our patients to take control of their health with a transformative clinical practice that integrates the best of traditional, Western medicine with ancient, Eastern healing modalities and with a vast array of nutraceuticals and cutting edge clinical test, while “walking the talk” of healing right by your side, every single step of your journey. See ad, page 12.

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

Learn to create a better life through natural design. Grow your own food, harvest your own water, create your own energy, and more. See ad, page 8.

PILATES FIT N PILATES

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

Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength. ~Betty Friedan 34

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PILATES FOR LIFE

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

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

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

KIP WATSON, GUEST HOST ON ONE LIFE RADIO

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

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

See full listing under Aromatherapy. See ad, page 16.

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

If you were inspired by the movie The Secret or the message of Abraham, Eckhart Tolle, and Deepak Chopra you’ll feel right at home at Agape. Agape CSL is a spiritual community that nourishes your soul, energizes your body and lifts your spirit. Agape honors all spiritual pathways, and can be incorporated into anyone's life as a complement to their own traditions and belief systems. See ad, page 22.

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

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

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

ST. PHILIP’S EPISCOPAL

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

WOMEN'S HEALTH HEART & VITALITY, PLLC

THERMOGRAPHY WHOLE BODY THERMOGRAPHY & WELLNESS

Dr. Genie Fields, DC 3201 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound 75028 469-645-8337 WholeBodyThermographyAndWellness.com Don’t assume following generic guidelines about health will address your body’s unique needs. Get the report that can show the truth about your body and get you on your right path.Whole body regulation thermography scan is painless, noninvasive and radiation free. No prescription required. The scan, report, reading and recommendations always included. See ad, page 8.

VETERINARY SERVICES

JADE CLINIC FOR ACUPUNCTURE

3010 Legacy Dr, Ste 200, Frisco 75034 214-893-4321 • Acupuncture4Women.net Founded in 2000, Jade Clinic is the only acupuncture clinic for women in Te x a s w h i c h s p e c i a l i z e s i n reproduction and fertility issues. Drs. Jane Liu and John Qin both trained in China and have integrated experience in Eastern and Western medicine.

MOR WELLNESS CONCEPTS

Kirsten Ward, BA, CHS, CNHP 17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Dallas, 75287 817-832-2618 • MorConcepts.com European Thermal Bio-Scans. Whole body screening that assesses the health of nervous system, major organs, lymph, sinuses and teeth. 90% proactively detecting changes in breast tissue. See ad, page 10.

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

Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. See ad, page 25.

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

We take the time to build a relationship with you, to not only treat your symptoms, but discover the underlying cause of your “disease.” See ad, page 6.

WELLNESS CENTERS ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS

2455 Ridge Rd, Ste 151, Rockwall, 75087 972-771-8900 • RockwallColonics.com

Colonics, thermography, lymphatic drainage, ozone and anti-aging IVs, bio scan, rife, cancer coaching, ion foot bath, infrared and ozone steam sauna, raw food and nutrition, detoxifying body wraps, chiropractic, classes and more. See ad, page 15.

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

A gentle NUCCA alignment, with no cracking, twisting or popping, can improve and even reverse joint pain, headaches, disc issues, limping, numbness, ringing in the ears and more. See ad, page 7.

YOGA GRATEFUL YOGA

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

LIVING YOGA DALLAS LivingYogaDallas.com

Your online community for everything "yoga" in DFW. See ad, page 31.

YOGAJAX YOGA STUDIO

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

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