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Why a Job Is the Cat’s Meow October 2017 | North Texas Edition | NA-NTX.com

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to share some good news.

During hurricane Harvey, a juvenile Cooper’s hawk sought refuge in the back of a Houston taxi driver’s cab, and wouldn’t leave.

The cab driver made videos of the hawk, which quickly went viral across YouTube and Facebook.

The hawk and cab driver survived the flooding in the cab, and the driver

cared for the hawk until he could get it to the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition. The young female bird, named Harvey, was evaluated and found to have some flight issues, so it was brought to the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center right here in Lucas.

I spoke with center Director Erich Nuprecht, who told me that Harvey made

a speedy recovery and I’m happy to report she was released at Oak Point Park, in Plano, last month.

I want to send a shout-out of gratitude to all who have stepped up and are still

stepping up in so many ways to aid and assist others who are suffering the wrath of devastating hurricanes and flooding. It will take many months, even years, to rebuild and stabilize our communities, and we need to ensure that our attention and efforts don’t wane. But in the meantime, we can find some joy in one life that was saved and set free to roam the skies.

Marteé Davis, Publisher

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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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How to Find the Best One 14 healingways 14 12 22 healthykids 24 naturalpet 26 calendar 18 TRANSFORMATIVE TRAVEL 31 classifieds Outer Adventures, 13 32 naturaldirectory Inner Journeys 18

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OM WORK

Kids Calm Themselves with Meditation

by April Thompson

24 FELINE

WORKFORCE Why a Job is the Cat’s Meow

by Sandra Murphy

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newsbriefs Live Green in Plano Volunteers Provide Needed Services

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ndividuals can join the Live Green in Plano (LGIP) volunteer program for engaging, educational and exciting volunteer opportunities year-round to make a difference in our community. Volunteer orientation will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., October 3, November 7 and December 7. For school, club or organization service hours or those under 13 years old, one-time volunteer opportunities not requiring an orientation and suitable for younger volunteers are also available.

There are volunteer opportunities for garden workdays, community outreach programs, the household chemical reuse center, event assistance, administrative opportunities and more. Litter and creek cleanups and drain labeling do not require an orientation.

Register for orientation by calling 972-769-4313.

McKinney Drug Take-Back

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he biannual Drug Enforcement Administration Nationwide Drug Take-Back event will take place in McKinney from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 28, at the Public Safety Building. People can safely dispose of all expired, unwanted and unused prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous. Residence in McKinney is not required.

Participants may dispose of medication in its original container or by placing it directly into the disposal box.

EpiPens, sharps, intravenous solutions, injectable substances and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazards posed by blood-borne pathogens

Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends.

Location: 2200 Taylor-Burk Dr., McKinney. For questions about what is acceptable, call officer Trent Davis at 972547-2844.

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newsbriefs Fundraiser Gives Injured Raptors A Second Chance

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he Blackland Prairie Raptor Center Ribs N’ Raptors fundraiser for Raptor Rehabilitation, from 11:30 a.m. to 2;30 p.m., November 11, features live and silent auctions, a chance to meet the raptor ambassadors, BBQ and beer, all while supporting one of the largest raptor centers in the country.

One live auction item is a pizza party for four served by the staff, surrounded by raptors and a private photo session.

Or, release a raptor and feel the joy of giving a patient a second chance Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the center are available, too.

Tickets are $75 or $250 for family of four. Location: 1625 Brockdale Park Rd., Lucas. Register by Nov. 8 at bpraptor center.org./ribsnraptor. For more information, call 469-9649696 or email Info@bpraptorcenter.org. See ad, page 17.

Relax and Have Fun on a Real Dairy Farm

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ircle N Dairy will be hosting Fun on the Farm Days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., September 30 and October 1, 7, 8, 21, 22, 28 and 29, full of old-fashioned fun. A pumpkin patch, hayrides, hay maze, sack races, bounce cow corral, calf petting and more will be held here on a real working dairy farm. Food and retail vendors will be on hand. The Circle N Dairy Country Store will be open, too.

Admission is $8 for age 3 and up. Parking is free, the event is wheelchair-accessible and there are no pets allowed. Group times are available Tue. through Thu. by appointment only.

For more information, call Michelle at 940-372-0343. See ad, page 23.

Autumn Fair at Living Ethics School

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he Living Ethics School will hold their annual Autumn Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 28. It’s a chance for families and friends to gather on the spacious lawn under the shady trees for simple pleasures and delectable treats.

Step back in time to make hand-dipped beeswax candles, enjoy a steaming cup of freshly pressed apple cider, munch on a treat and stroll through the Fairy House Pumpkin Village.

Children and those that are still a child at heart are sure to delight in the Autumn Character Walk and old-fashioned games. There will also be booths of handmade crafts fashioned by local artists and craftspeople. The Living Ethics School also invites guests to freely stroll across the prairie, through the orchard and past the vegetable gardens.

Admission is free. Location: 340 Country Club Rd., in Fairview. For more information and directions, call 214-5448338 or visit LE-School.org. See ad, page 6.

Experience Cupping Therapy in Allen

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ana Russell, owner and operator of The Cupping Guru, is offering her services by appointment at 190 Stacy Road, Suite 1304, in Allen, inside Salt of the Earth Salt Therapy Center. While cupping and salt therapy sessions are purchased separately, the cupping does take place inside the salt room, which gives clients the Dana Russell option to also receive salt therapy during their cupping session.

Russell is an advanced certified contemporary cupping therapist who incorporates stationary and moving cups. She states that her technique is similar to a full-body massage, except that she is pulling up on the tissues, rather than pushing down. She says, “One of the main uses by the original practitioners was for respiratory problems. Cupping can clear the buildup of phlegm in the lungs and thus clear congestion and fluid. It’s a very pleasant sensation, and the pulling action is beneficial to our bodies in many ways.”

Natural Awakenings readers receive special pricing through Oct. For more information, call 469-831-2795 or visit Cupping.guru. See listing, page 33.

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Multicultural Fun in Plano

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he annual Plano International Festival, held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 14, at Haggard Park, in downtown Plano, is a fun-filled day of multicultural food, entertainment and education, with art, culture, food, music, dancing, wellness and fitness, kids’ activities and more.

A Fitness and Wellness Fair will commence from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Courtyard Theater with free flu shots for adults and flu mist for children, as well as free screenings for blood pressure, body mass, bone density, vision, dental health and more. Free massages, healthcare enrollment info, a Carter Blood Drive and stress prevention tips are among the many useful offerings.

Other highlights include a foreign film screening at 2:30

p.m. at the Courtyard Theater, featuring Song of Lahore.

At the expanded STEAM tent, kids can learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math. Food trucks include Indian, Mediterranean, Mexican cuisine and more, plus turkey legs, shaved ice and other classic festival fare. Passports to the World encourages kids to visit country booths and learn about the language, geography and other fun facts.

Festival admission and parking are free. The film screening requires reservations, which can be made at PlanoSymphony. org. For more information, visit PlanoInternationalFestival.org.

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Walking Reduces Symptoms of Dementia

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study from the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, examined the impact of regular walking on people with vascular cognitive impairment, the second-most common form of dementia. The ailment occurs when blood vessels become damaged by cardiovascular disease, impeding good blood circulation and making the brain work harder.

The researchers scanned the brains and conducted computerized decision-making and attention tests on 38 people with mild, early forms of vascular cognitive impairment. Half of the subjects were asked to participate in supervised, one-hour walking sessions three times per week for a six-month period. The remaining subjects did not walk.

After six months, the walking group showed improvements in both blood pressure and brain function, with their brains requiring less effort during the decision-making and attention tests.

Music Soothes Pain after Surgery

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esearchers from the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York City, studied the impact of music therapy on 60 patients that had undergone spinal fusion surgery. Half received a 30-minute music therapy session, along with standard postoperative care, within 72 hours of surgery. The other half received only standard care.

The scientists used the visual analog scale to measure pain before and after music therapy in both groups concurrently. The patients receiving music therapy experienced average pain level reductions from 6.2 to 5.09, while the control group averaged slight increases in pain, from 5.2 to 5.87.

“The degree of change in the music group is notable for having been achieved by non-pharmacologic means, with little chance of adverse effects,” explains Center Director and study co-author Joanne Loewy. “Pain is subjective and personal, and warrants an individualized approach to care. Certified, licensed music therapists can tailor treatment to each patient’s musical preferences and address their pain level.”

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Resveratrol May Help Eye Health

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esveratrol is a natural substance found in grapes, peanuts, blueberries and other foods that’s known for its heart-protective nature. Researchers believe it may also help promote eye health, including prevention of glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration, but not much is known about its presence in the eyes. Scientists from Tongji Medical College, in China, set out to measure the concentration of trans-resveratrol in the eyes after oral supplementation.

Three daily doses of Longevinex, an oral trans-resveratrolbased capsule supplement, was administered to 35 adults prior to eye surgery on one of their eyes, and tissue samples of the conjunctiva, aqueous humor and vitreous humor were taken. Researchers measured the tissues for resveratrol concentration to determine how much of the supplement penetrated the eyes. Resveratrol metabolites were detected in the conjunctiva of 25 of the eyes, indicating that the beneficial substance does pass through the brain.

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Hemp-Based CBD Oil Products Provide New Opportunities

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imberli Ridgeway, a brand ambassador for a hemp-based CBD oil company, the Hempowerment Group, says she has a passion for sharing the benefits of CBD products, as well as sharing the business opportunity available.

Ridgeway explains, “Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of more than 100 cannabinoids discovered within the cannabis plant. They interact with the body’s natural endocannabinoid system, which regulates functions in the body like sleep, appetite and immune response. The CBD hemp oil is sourced from hemp grown in northern Europe, free of pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers, and is put through stringent testing to ensure its safety and reliability.”

According to Ridgeway, their products for internal consumption provide increased focus and energy, and improves feelings of peacefulness. Skin care products provide cleansing, hydration and toning. The formulations are driven by science, and the products are crafted from all-natural botanical ingredients, including pure CBD hemp oil and a unique centuries-old herbal blend.

To purchase products or learn more about the business opportunity, call 501-538-2346 or visit HemPower mentGroup.biz. See ad, page 8. ~Advertorial~ natural awakenings

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therapybrief Microvascular Therapy Targets Tiny Capillaries

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Mold Gold

Decaying Autumn Leaves Feed Summer Gardens

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In many parts of the U.S., autumn brings fallen leaves, and the benefits of composting can be extended via leaf molding. “You get new leaves every year. You don’t need to take leaves to a landfill or burn them,” advises Lee Reich, Ph.D., a garden and orchard consultant in New Paltz, New York (LeeReich.com). Digging or tilling leaves into garden beds and containers, using them as mulch, fosters natural soil conditioning, supplies beneficial nutrients and enriches earthworm habitat. PlanetNatural.com estimates that 50 to 80 percent of tree nutrients end up in their leaves.

According to FineGardening.com, “Leaf mold prevents extreme fluctuations in soil temperature, keeps the soil surface loose so water penetrates easily, retains soil moisture by slowing water evaporation and stimulates biological activity, creating a microbial environment that helps thwart pests.”

One method comprises piling leaves in a corner of the yard or in a wood or wire bin at least three feet wide and tall. Thoroughly dampen the entire pile and let it sit, checking the moisture level occasionally during dry periods and adding water if necessary. Another option is to fill a large plastic bag with leaves and moisten them. Seal the bag, and then cut some holes or slits for airflow. Check every month or two and add water if the leaves are dry.

Either way, the decomposition process for most leaves can take six to 12 months; DIYNatural.com reports that some leaves, like oak, can take up to three years to decompose. Hasten the process by mowing the leaves a couple of times before adding them to the pile or bag; turning them over every few weeks with a shovel or garden fork; or covering the contained pile with a plastic tarp to keep the leaves wetter and warmer.

r. Genie Fields is offering microvascular therapy to help patients improve circulation in order to promote Dr. Genie Fields healing and improve organ function and overall health. She works with a variety of patients, especially those with chemotherapy-induced pain and constipation.

The German-engineered system Fields uses is the culmination of 20 years of research to create specific modulations of amplitude and frequency to invigorate, stimulate and improve microvascular function. Patients may sit or lie down during the relaxing, 15-to-30-minute treatments.

Fields explains, “Most people know that blood carries oxygen to cells. But what many don’t know is that our circulatory system also distributes hormones, immune cells and other signaling molecules. It also carries away the waste produced by the cells, and without that function the cells will die in their own waste. The big ‘Aha!’ moment for most however comes when they realize that about 75 percent of our blood vessels are micro-vessels or capillaries. So, while arterial health is important, and certainly can bring on traumatic and quick symptoms like a heart attack, what’s often ignored by doctors is slow, suffocating cell death caused by poor micro-vascular health.”

For more information, call 469-645-8337 or visit DrGenie Fields.com. See ad, page 13.

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globalbriefs Wildlife Wipeout

Wind Turbines Kill Winged Creatures Wind turbines make cleaner energy, but are dangerous to birds and bats. According to a study in the Wildlife Society Bulletin, approximately 573,000 birds and 888,000 bats are killed annually by wind turbines, which are providing increased wind power capacity nationwide. At one solar power plant in California, an estimated 3,500 birds died in just the plant’s first year of operation.

What would help most is offshore turbines and knowledge about migration routes. The safest place for wind turbines is in the ocean, because songbirds and bats don’t migrate over such waters. On land, many songbirds fly at night and can’t see the wind turbines until it’s too late. Once they’ve discovered the unsafe area, they avoid it. Because migration routes are based on availability of food, water and resting areas, birds are forced to fly around the turbines, adding miles to their trip and the burning of more calories.

Estimates of just how many bats are dying each year range from the tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands.

Radar installations help to keep bats away from the deadly blades. Other remedies include slowing the blades at night to reduce collisions, which has proved to reduce overall wildlife deaths by 73 percent.

In 2016 the American Wind Energy Association announced voluntary guidelines to halt turbines during low wind speeds, when bats are most active, to reduce bat fatalities by 30 percent.

With two more industry changes, bat fatalities could drop 90 percent: feathering, or turning the blades parallel to the wind so the turbines don’t rotate; and higher cut-in speeds so they don’t rotate in light winds.

American Roots

Columbus Day Renamed to Honor First Peoples Many people feel that Christopher Columbus is partly responsible for the genocide of Native Americans, and bestowing him a day of celebration adds insult to injury. In a progressive move, the Anadarko City Council, in Oklahoma, unanimously voted to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day—observed this year on October 9. City employees get the holiday off, and other municipalities in Oklahoma have followed suit.

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Take action at NationOfChange.org/petitions/protect-batslethal-wind-turbines.

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Choosing a Chiropractor How to Find the Best One

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hiropractic medicine is known for its non-surgical approach to chronic pain and other musculoskeletal conditions, but also has much more to offer. However, finding the right doctor can be as daunting as shopping for a comfortable pair of shoes. Here, three reputable practitioners talk about securing individualized care and getting the most out of chiropractic.

Address Specific Needs

Clarifying the desired outcome is helpful, because some clients are just looking for a quick fix to reduce pain, while others may be seeking overall better health, lasting wellness and an improved quality of life.

“Due to insurance issues, we’ve become known as pain doctors, but that’s not the full extent of chiropractic,” explains Dr. Michelle Robin, owner of Your Wellness Connection and the educational DrMichelleRobin.com website, in Shawnee, Kansas. “Also, you can see more than one chiropractor, as each has their own strength.”

Dr. Michael Aho, of Crosstown Chiropractic, in Chicago, agrees.

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styles, so one of the biggest variables is the type of treatment the doctor uses. Most offices commonly treat neck, mid-back and low back pain.

If you have a specific shoulder, knee or foot problem, you may want to find a doctor that frequently treats those issues. If you are pregnant, choose a chiropractor that has experience working with pregnant women.”

“There are more than 140 different chiropractic techniques. Some are light touch, while others are aggressive. Some are hands-on and some use instruments for adjusting. It’s important that the doctor’s approach resonates with your nature,” advises Dr. Jackie St.Cyr of the Innate Chiropractic Healing Arts Center, in Houston.

Robin advises that sitting in a doctor’s reception room to just observe and trusting our intuition is helpful before moving forward with a consultation.

Ask Questions

First, find out if a chiropractor has embraced either a conventional medical or holistic model, and then delve more deeply to find the right approach and level of care. “Ask how long a doctor

has practiced and their governing philosophy. Do they treat the full spine or focus on the point of pain, and what range of techniques do they apply? You want them to know your spine before they adjust it; make sure they conduct a new patient exam,” suggests St.Cyr. An exam may include a thermography scan and X-rays.

Helpful questions include what to expect during the initial visit, recommended frequency of treatment, the desired doctor’s office hours and how treatment might benefit a particular condition. Because most chiropractic offices offer compatible treatments, also ask about complementary modalities such as acupuncture, massage therapy, heat therapy, and interferential current therapy using minute electrical pulses for deep tissue pain relief.

Be Consistent

“You shouldn’t expect instant results,” says Aho. “You’ll benefit the most if you don’t wait too long after first experiencing symptoms of a problem before starting treatment, and are consistent with your treatment.” Being proactive can foster good results.

St.Cyr concurs, stating, “When patients follow their chiropractor’s recommended routine of regular corrective care, they get the best results.

Be consistent with visits and do your customized spinal exercises; they’ve been proven to work.”

Robin expounds that not following through with homecare is a common pitfall for patients. “Like dental care, you always need to do something for your spine every day, be it stretching, other exercise or good nutrition.”

She notes that everyone’s response to chiropractic is different. “Be realistic. If you’ve experienced injuries or accidents, it will take longer, and your healing might look different from that of someone else that is free of injuries and follows a healthier diet. Sometimes people give up on chiropractic instead of finding a chiropractor that is good for them. You wouldn’t give up going to the dentist, and the same should apply to chiropractic care.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

Chiropractic Techniques Sampler Activator Method – A small, handheld instrument is used to gently address targeted areas for many conditions, especially low back pain and specific types of headaches including migraine. It’s considered safe for children and patients with severe arthritis and osteoporosis.

Active Release Technique – This approach is used for soft tissue conditions, both acute and from repetitive motion, or recurring injuries such as those experienced by athletes. It targets adhesions in muscles and connective tissues that tighten around nerves to limit joint mobility.

Atlas Orthogonal Method – Adjustment of the atlas—the first spine vertebra that supports the skull and provides a path for the spinal cord— helps reduce stress in the brain stem and nervous system.

Blair Technique – Adjustment of the upper cervical (neck) area, especially the first two vertebrae, is especially beneficial for nerve function.

Directional Non-Force Technique – This gentle method stimulates reflex reactions to determine potential discrepancy in leg lengths and corrective measures. It improves structural alignment and function and aids natural healing responses.

Diversified Technique – Widely used among chiropractors to generally improve neurological function, reduce neck, back and leg pain, especially from

herniated disks, this technique may also be helpful for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Extremity Manipulation FlexionDistraction – This involves manipulation of the extremities (arm/shoulder, leg/ hip). It helps improve joint mobility and reduce stress along the spine and is especially useful for carpal tunnel syndrome and problems with posture and gait.

Flexion-Distraction (Cox Method) – Mechanical and hands-on adjustment aids in stretching of the back. This method is especially beneficial for degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, neck and back pain and restricted spinal joints.

Gonstead Technique – The most recognizable form of chiropractic manipulation and similar to Diversified Technique, this approach addresses misalignment and involves variable-pressure spine adjustment and realignment. It includes X-ray analysis to pinpoint problem areas and is deemed safe for children, pregnant women and the elderly.

Graston Technique – Instrumentassisted, soft tissue mobilization helps reduce scar tissue and persistent pain from acute and old injuries, as well as resolve longstanding trigger points in muscles and joints. It promotes circulation in affected areas to reduce pain and inflammation. It also may allay non-systemic causes of fibromyalgia.

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Kinesiology – This common diagnostic technique—often for sports-related injuries—targets specific muscle groups via massage and pressure points to gauge overall body functioning.

Logan Basic Technique – A lowforce way to realign bones via gentle, sustained pressure at the base of the spine, it’s considered beneficial for headaches, including migraine, neck and low back pain and stress. A safe form of physical rehabilitation that’s considered effective for all ages.

Myofascial Technique – This soft tissue therapy resolves trigger points deep within muscles and joints. Beneficial for muscle spasms, it’s thought to be useful for sciatica and piriformis syndrome. It’s also used by massage therapists.

Network Spinal Analysis (network chiropractic) – This low-force technique addresses the entire body to improve communication between the brain and nerves via points along the spine and is suited to all ages.

Pettibon System – Based on a total body assessment, both structural and nutritional, this system focuses on posture correction and spinal alignment, diet and muscle development.

Sacro-Occipital Technique – Focused on the relationship between the bases of the spine and skull, it employs triangular-shaped blocks under the pelvis to target lower back issues; low-force adjustments include slow pressure to address issues related to the skull. It is considered especially beneficial for hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux.

Somato Respiratory Integration – Special exercises leverage the body-breath connection to assist stress management, tension release and whole body awareness. It employs focus, breath work, touch and movement. Compatible with other treatments, it can also be done at home.

Thompson Drop Technique – Employed via a “drop table” and thrust of the chiropractor’s hands. It can help determine discrepancies in leg lengths.

Benefits include improved posture, flexibility and sleep, and decreased pain.

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practitionerprofiles Dr. Christy Porterfield and Dr. Jennifer Taylor HealthWorks: A Family Wellness Center

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ounded in 2011 in Plano, HealthWorks comprises doctors of chiropractic with specialties in gentle techniques for upper cervical, pediatrics and pregnancy. They offer nutrition and lab interpretation services for both wellness and condition care.

The HealthWorks team takes a step-by-step approach to patients’ health. “First, we look at the foundation of health, which is brain-body communication. If your brain can’t find your body, then your body can’t work right and certainly can’t heal correctly,” says Porterfield. “With chiropractic care, we create an environment of communication and healing, allowing the brain and body to do what they were designed to. After we have a foundation of brain-body communication, we need to strengthen the pillars of health: move well, think well and eat well.

HealthWorks offers upper cervical chiropractic care, which is the most precise and gentle form of chiropractic, often resolving issues that have been problematic for years or decades. They see people of all ages, and many parents choose to work on a healthy lifestyle with a foundations of a healthy nerve system, nutrition and movement, and seek to avoid prescriptions whenever possible.

Location: 2317 Coit Rd. Ste. B, Plano. For appointments, call 972-612-1800.

For more information, visit HealthWorksTX.com. See ads, pages 14 and 21.

Dallas Synergy Chiropractic

Their Specialty is Helping Children

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allas Synergy Chiropractic, owned by Dr. Bryan Asby and Dr. Brittney Asby, specializes in pediatric and family chiropractic. They offer chiropractic adjustments that does not involve any twisting or popping of the spine. The doctors say the care is precise and gentle, and that they are one of only two offices in DFW that perform National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA) chiropractic.

“Our care is based heavily on thermography and electromyography (EMG) technology within our office. This helps us determine where the patient is at regarding their health, and allows us to use objective evidence to demonstrate that our care is working,” says Bryan.

Brittney specializes in pregnant moms and pediatrics. Bryan holds certifications in posture and ergonomics, and specializes in helping kids with ADHD, ADD, sensory processing and autism.

“We are not a jack of all trades chiropractic clinic; we specialize in pediatrics. Our goal is to help children. We do not offer physical therapies or nutrition. We adjust and correct the underlying nerves system disruption,” he explains.

Dallas Synergy Chiropractic is located at 12740 Hillcrest Rd., Ste. 138, in Dallas. For appointments, call 972-387-4700. For more information, visit DallasSynergyChiropractic.com. See ad, page 5.

Genie Fields, DC

Unleashing Our Innate Healing Powers

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enie Fields, DC, owner of Whole Body Thermography and Wellness, says, “I am a chiropractor addressing the whole person. I help people achieve optimum wellness through gentle chiropractic adjustments, thermography and nutrition.

My best results come from listening to the patient and using my skills to enhance their health in many different areas.”

She was a massage therapist before graduating from Parker Chiropractic College 13 years ago and wanted to go further in the healing arts. “I ran a thermography center for nine years in whole body regulation thermography, and am the most experienced regulation thermographer in the area. For the past few years I have been utilizing micro-vascular therapy in my practice, which has created amazing healing results for my patients. My therapy oftentimes is a combination of these therapies; however, each person receives individualized care,” notes Fields. “We all have innate healing powers within us, and my role is to facilitate that through the use of powerful, yet gentle healing modalities.”

Location: 3201 Cross Timbers Rd., Bldg. 1, Ste. Ste. 200, Flower Mound. For more information, call 469-645-8337 or visit DrGenieFields.com. See ad, page 13.

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TRANSFORMATIVE

TRAVEL Outer Adventures, Inner Journeys

by April Thompson

An open-hearted journey can take unexpected paths. More travelers today are searching for deep and lasting changes in their view of themselves and the world.

Declare Your Intentions

Cousineau suggests that travelers prepare to open their thinking by reading about the history, culture and geography of a place, and then continue to learn en route by talking to locals for insight rather than relying only on a guidebook.

“Make yourself vulnerable. Ask questions and be humble. Talk to your waiter or cab driver about their lives and conditions in their country. Those that become most delighted and transformed by their experiences are the most curious,” observes Cousineau.

Anna Pollock, of London, England, founder of Conscious Travel and a sustainable travel expert, elaborates on potential results. “Travelers may see the world and their part in it differently or feel greater clarity, peace, freedom or hope. For some, it’s about insights into their personal purpose. Others may return with a deeper sense of connectedness or feeling of mastery that comes from trying something completely new.”

Jake Haupert, of Seattle, owner of Evergreen Escapes International, co-founded the Transformational Travel Council to help people embark on such life-altering journeys, and translate “Aha!” moments on the road into meaningful changes back home. He has witnessed individuals undergo radical shifts from changing careers to becoming parents.

One couple was so moved by their experiences on an African safari that they adopted their first child from Kenya.

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Attention and intention are the main ingredients for transformative travel for Phil Cousineau, acclaimed author of The Art of Pilgrimage. “Ask yourself what is motivating the journey: Are you going just to check something off your bucket list because you read about it or are you going because your grandma told you how magical her visit there was in the 1920s? Are you going because you’re at a crossroads in your life, marriage or work?” queries Cousineau.

Naming your intention helps open up the heart and psyche for transformation. Cousineau recommends sharing our choice beforehand with a friend or even a casual acquaintance. Writing it down can also unpack those yearnings and understand the pull to a place.

Part of the intention setting is clarifying what we hope to accomplish through making a journey, suggests Nathaniel Boyle, creator of The Travelers podcast and the travel platform Holocene that facilitates community among transformation-seeking travelers.

It might be climbing a mountain with our spouse to strengthen a marriage, or taking a cooking class in Italy or a basket weaving workshop in Indonesia to rekindle a sense of fresh input and creative expression.

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times, and some travelers feel unhappy, unprepared, bored or disappointed,” remarks Cousineau. “But the flip side is that travels can stretch us, just like a medieval rack.”

If you have stretch goals, you can build them into an itinerary, advises Haupert, whether it’s getting up the courage to skydive or negotiating a purchase in a foreign street market.

Do Less, Experience More If we truly want to know the secret of soulful traveling, we need to believe there is something sacred waiting to be discovered in virtually every journey. ~Phil Cousineau

Move Beyond Comfort

“Travel can serve as a vehicle for expansive personal growth. Through it, we learn to explore the world and ourselves,” Boyle observes.

“When you venture outside the controlled environment of prepackaged trips for tourists to face difficult decisions and confusing and chaotic situations that require problem solving, that’s where real change can occur,” says Haupert.

“My 12,000-mile journey from Washington, D.C., to Antarctica was transformative in so many ways,” says journalist Andrew Evans, author of The Black Penguin memoir. “I’m a geographer by training and spent four years studying maps, but I never understood the true size of the world until I traveled across it on a Greyhound bus. I now see the world as much smaller and much more accessible. The trip made me a stronger, more confident person, and less afraid of what other people think of me; it also made me want to keep traveling.”

“Travel comes from the word travail, to labor, and trip from tripalium, Latin for a medieval torture rack. Metaphorically, travel can feel like torture at

To heighten experiential awareness while traveling, build fewer to-dos into an itinerary, the experts recommend.

“Immerse yourself in a place. Leave time for unplanned explorations, rather than bouncing between destinations without space for spontaneity and restful reflection,” says Haupert. “Also build in time for meditation, yoga, simple relaxation or other intentionally restorative moments in-between the high-intensity peak experiences.”

Haupert suggests staging a ceremonial start to a journey, such as a special dinner or bike ride upon arrival. Similarly, Cousineau recommends starting a new journal on every journey, to ceremoniously start anew in one’s thinking.

Engaging in ritual can also help awaken the traveler, says Cousineau.

He suggests walking in silence as we approach a sacred site, or physically engaging with it, as pilgrims might do when they palm the feet of a Buddha statue or press their forehead to the Wailing Wall.

Sacred sites are fertile ground for transformative experiences, says Lori Erickson, an Episcopal deacon, travel writer and author of Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles, and God, a memoir of her trips to a dozen of the world’s holy sites. “So many people have prayed and opened their hearts in a holy place that you can feel the energy,” she says.

Erickson suggests that travelers seek out hallowed ground from different traditions, which can help heal divides among people of divergent faiths. “The art and architecture of holy sites are beautiful manifestations of spiritual longing and human creativity. These places have the power to move you, regardless of your own spiritual background.”

Journey Jump-Offs Here’s a short list of resources to inspire transformative adventuring.

n The blog at AyanaJourneys.com explores Cambodia’s sacred Buddhist sites.

n Evergreen Escapes at Evergreen EscapesIntl.com specializes in unforgettable locales tailored to the traveler’s inner calling.

n “The Travelers” podcast via Holocene.io/travelers features stories and advice from 200-plus changemakers on topics ranging from creativity, fear and gratitude to travel-related careers.

n Muddy Shoe Adventures at MuddyShoeAdventures.com offers small-group trips that challenge participants with combinations of physical activities and cultural experiences.

n OuterTravelsInnerJourneys.com connects people through shared spiritual adventures like mind-body healing and immersion in nature.

n Phil Cousineau (PhilCousineau.net) hosts writer’s retreats, literary tours and pilgrimages to historic sacred sites.

n Responsible Travel at Responsible Travel.com offers socially and environmentally conscious tours to all seven continents, including small-ship cruises to more authentic, lesserknown ports of call.

n Transformational Travel Council’s website Transformational.travel conveys uplifting stories, a travelers’ forum and other tools for changeseekers.

n World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (wwoof.net) links volunteers with organic farmers to help build a sustainable global community.

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When you give while traveling, you often get back even more, says Cousineau. “A pilgrim never travels empty-handed. Bring gifts; even postcards from home can make a meaningful connection.” He recently brought baseball equipment along on a group tour he led to give to kids in baseball-crazed Cuba. Giving appreciation is as important as tangible mementos, he notes. “Gratitude makes transformation possible; that’s what modern people are longing for, to be touched.”

Boyle suggests that finding ways to give back can unlock unique opportunities. Quinn Vanderberg and Jonathon Button, guests on Boyle’s podcast, left stable lives and jobs in California for Nicaragua in 2012 with only their travel bags and a shared dream. Brainstorming a vision for a new life together, the 25-year-old pair had realized, “We wanted life to be filled with travel, culture and people, and to make an impact along the way,” says Vanderburg. “We went knowing we wanted to create a social venture, but first wanted to see what was really needed by the community.”

They went on to partner with local educational nonprofits and artisans to launch Life Out of the Box, a line of

clothing and accessories modeled after Toms’ “Buy one, give one” business model. For every product sold, the entrepreneurs donate school supplies to a child in need. Since 2012, the project has expanded to also support kids in Guatemala, Kenya, Mexico and Morocco.

Drive Home Transformation

Starting with a moment of reflection before departing a place, take advantage of a trip’s afterglow to recall insights learned, gel memories, share insights and move to make changes stick. Haupert sees this as a good time to develop an action plan to “express gratitude for the journey and create a framework for your homecoming.”

Then, take a day to reflect upon returning home before jumping back into work or other obligations, internalizing your experience and integrating your “traveler self” back into normalcy.

It might involve a trip to the spa, an afternoon of journaling or organizing trip photos, suggests Haupert.

“Resist the urge to check emails the minute the plane touches down or start planning the next trip. Take time to remember the journey and see your home turf with fresh eyes,” adds Cousineau.

Close Encounters Eager for a transformative adventure without traveling afar? Here are some ideas for exploring cultures and connecting with others closer to home.

4 Attend festivals celebrating varied cultures in your local community. Every spring in Washington, D.C., embassies showcase the cuisine, art and history of 70 countries. Frackville, Pennsylvania’s 103-year-old Lithuanian Days is the oldest ethnic festival in the country.

4 Host a traveling cyclist and hear tales from the trails via WarmShowers.org, a hospitality exchange for 90,000 touring cyclists and hosts.

4 Take advantage of local, state and national parks, including 88 ocean and coastal parks within the National Park Service (nps.gov). Along with wilderness sites, the service also stewards important cultural heritage sites nationwide.

4 Find a spiritual retreat center at RetreatFinder.com.

4 Overnight on an organic farm. Visit FarmStayUS.com to sample what’s in season in the region.

4 Meet and host individual travelers via CouchSurfing.com, a network of 11 million globetrotters in 150,000 cities.

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Lasting Travel Gifts

Adventure travelers named transformation and an expanded worldview as top motives for their explorations. ~Adventure Travel Trade Association

The returned pilgrim has a responsibility to memorialize the journey, an ancient tradition of Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, advises Cousineau. The San Francisco writer traveled with a group on foot from Louisville, Kentucky, to Thomas Merton’s Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, near Bardstown, Kentucky, to celebrate the legacy of Merton and Mahatma Gandhi. One of the women inked a footprint from each of 100-plus travelers, sewing them into a quilt to commemorate the pilgrimage.

Chronicling the journey can be as simple as a dinner party with friends to share what we have learned, says Cousineau, but suggests that travelers engage attendees to also contribute their own stories and reflections.

“We have a choice upon returning; do nothing and just let that experience fade or own it for ourselves,” concurs Boyle. “It’s incumbent to extract the meaning of our experiences and find a way to express them, whether through a photo series, article, painting or video.

The traveler’s ‘third act’ of creativity after preparation and execution is how we process change.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Kids Calm Themselves with Meditation

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chool children are learning the calming effect of tuning into their minds and bodies through a pioneering program in Baltimore, Maryland, that’s replacing time outs and school detentions with mindful moments.

Trained staff—including many former students—teach yoga, mindfulness practices, meditation, centering and breath work that empower kids to resolve conflicts peacefully.

Brothers Atman and Ali Smith and friend Andres Gonzalez founded the nonprofit Holistic Life Foundation (HLF) in 2001 in response to the pressing need to help kids living in challenging urban environments better manage stress, anger and other heightened emotions. Today, the organization is sowing the seeds of mindfulness with some 7,500 students a week across 18 Baltimore-area schools, usually beginning through daylong, school-wide interventions and afterschool programs supporting targeted populations.

Frustrated kids cool off and center themselves through breathing exercises and meditation in the Mindful Moment Room in the HLF flagship Robert W. Coleman Elementary

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School. “Sometimes when I get mad, I just breathe deep. I picture being in a certain place I like and I just stop being mad… I think of being a bigger person and doing something maybe a wise man would do,” advises one fifth-grade participant.

“When we had to take a big test, before I took it and in the middle, I took deep breaths to stay calm and finish the test. When everybody around you is making a lot of noises, you just try to tune them out and be yourself, do your breathing,” says another fifth-grader.

The training starts with educators learning mindfulness techniques both to help their students and also manage their own stress in the classroom. “The program was a fantastic experience,” says Lori Gustovson, a teacher at Baltimore’s Lincoln Elementary School. “We integrated the exercises into our daily schedules, helping many students and teachers focus their attention and regulate emotions such as anxiety, anger and frustration. We are a better school because of the time they spent in our classrooms teaching us the beauty of paying attention to breath, movement and each other,” she observes.

These are tools kids can rely on for the rest of their lives, and use them to get back to their center. ~Ali Smith

Participating schools have reported fewer fights, better attendance and higher grades, among other benefits, according to Ali Smith, all results backed by independent research. Recent studies in schools from San Francisco to Columbus, Ohio, have shown that teaching kids mindfulness practices can heighten attentiveness, self-control and empathy, while reducing stress, hyperactivity and depression, and improving academic performance.

The kids also apply their newfound skills at home. “To take ownership of the practice and understand the benefits, you have to know how to explain it, so we use a reciprocal teaching model,” says Ali. “We teach the kids to say, ‘Mom, Dad, you look stressed; can you take a breather with me?’”

Martin, a Lincoln Elementary student, was pleased to report, “I went to my house and taught my mom how to do all the things you guys taught us.” Virginia, another student, noted, “This morning I got mad at my dad, but then I remembered to breathe, and then I didn’t shout.”

Other schools are following suit.

Mindful Schools began in 2007 as a single-school program in Oakland, California, and then expanded to support online and in-person courses and a network of mindful educators spanning all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The David Lynch Foundation funds efforts to bring transcendental meditation to underserved kids in classrooms like the Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School, in Queens, New York; Wilson High School, in Portland, Oregon; and Wayzata West Middle School, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, among others.

Find easy instruction at Tinyurl.com/ MindfulnessStarterLesson.

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FELINE WORKFORCE Why a Job is the Cat’s Meow

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ome cats started their careers in barns with minimal job opportunities. With updated skills, they now boost office morale, encourage reading, promote products and provide therapy. Community cats even work in private security.

In the Office Millennials, now comprising a third of this country’s stressed-out labor force,

according to the Pew Research Center and American Psychological Association, are among those that can benefit from having a cat around. Lowered blood pressure is one result, according to research by psychologist Karen Allen, Ph.D., conducted at the University at Buffalo. Even when comfort breaks are hard to schedule, insistent cats cannot be ignored.

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“Pompous Albert, a rejected show cat, works at SafeWise, in Salt Lake City,” relates Sage Singleton, who handles Albert’s Instagram account. “He boosts morale, reduces stress and provides entertainment.”

Carlos, a former rescue kitten, greets employees at PetNovations, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, each morning. He’s the star of the corporate Instagram account and blog, and promotes the company’s ecofriendly Cat Genie litterless cat box.

Smith’s Ace Hardware and Housewares, in Princeton, New Jersey, has Dusty patrol its 18,000-square-foot facility, often escorting customers along the aisles.

At St. Augustine Health Ministries, in Cleveland, the furry receptionist is Oreo. This black-and-white stray claimed the job by installing herself at the front desk to welcome guests and visit with residents that miss having their own pet.

Therapists At the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco, Duke Ellington Morris visits with patients while nurses check vital signs; he’s part of an animalassisted therapy program through the city’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

With the help of his humans, Jessica and Eric Hagan, of Pennsylvania’s Wolf Creek Township, Draven was certified through a local Love on a Leash chapter that qualifies pet-provided therapy animals. He showed My Cat From Hell host Jackson Galaxy his hospital routine for a segment called “My Cat From Heaven.” Draven regularly visits the Grove City Medical Center, in Pine Township, local nursing homes and service groups.

Literacy Aids “At 18, Cleo, my small, gray cat, retired from therapy visits and missed the attention,” says Michelle Cardosi, a retail clerk in Silt, Colorado. “Kids reading to her at the school library provided a solution that satisfied everyone.”

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allergies in backing a motion to oust Browser. Supporters, pointing out that the cat brought children through the doors, successfully petitioned to keep the four-legged employee.

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Private Security Less socially developed feral felines can provide needed services. The Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats rescues such cats from Los Angeles shelters. Each is vetted, spayed/neutered and microchipped. “When they’re adopted out in threes, community cats are more likely to stay on the job,” notes founder and headmistress Shawn Simons.

“In Southern California, working cats are employed as assistants to brewmasters at the Monkish Brewery to protect the grain and hops and at Saluti Cellars as vintner support in charge of gopher population control,” says Simons.

“More traditionally, cats at the Portuguese Bend Riding Club barn discourage mice and make friends with horses and riders.”

The school’s Working Cat Program partners with area recycling centers, golf courses, warehouses and industrial parks that could otherwise lose hundreds of millions of dollars annually due to verminrelated structural damage, including gnawed wiring and other potential fire hazards. “Businesses get an allnatural, safe and effective way to control pests and cats live life naturally,” says Simons.

Working cats of many stripes are becoming increasingly common. For a business, it’s a money-saver; for a cat, it’s a lifesaver.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 Bird Walk – 7-10am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. 469-200-4085.

Amazing Monarchs: Butterfly Talk – 1-2pm.

Discover more about our state butterfly, their migration pattern, life cycle and how you can help protect their habitat. No preregistration required. Included in general admission; free/Heard Museum members.

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

Heard 50th Birthday Celebration – 1-4pm. Fun kid-friendly activities, including an instrument petting zoo from The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and refreshments. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

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. Lightworker’s Sanctuary, 7336 Main St, The Colony. Lightworker’s Sanctuary: 214-385-1784.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 New Sustainability Volunteer Orientation – 6:307:30pm. Become a sustainability volunteer and help make Plano cleaner, greener and healthier.

Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4313. Plano.gov.

The Nature of Oak Point Park Guided Walk – 10-11:30am. Carol Clark leads this enjoyable and informative walk through the fields of wildflowers.

5901 Los Rios Blvd, Plano. 972-390-2882.

Fun on the Farm Days at Circle N Dairy – Weekends thru October

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Civic Center, 321 E McKinney St, Denton. 800298-8970. QiRevolution.com.

First Friday Dance – 6-8:30pm. Lewisville Senior Activity Center, 1950A S Valley Pkwy, Lewisville.

972-219-5050.

LLEA Night Hike – 7-9pm. Follow our trail guides on a moonlit stroll down the nature trails. Ages 5 yrs & up. $10/person. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required by Oct 6, 11am: 972-219-3550.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

Calloway’s Fall Festival – 9am-7pm. Find spectacular Fall decorations including pumpkins, gourds, squash, scarecrows, bales of hay, and special displays for the season. Enjoy loads of free activities that are fun for the whole family. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-222-1122.

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.

Horsemanship Day Camp – 10am-2:30pm. Ages 7 & up. Adults welcome. Get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size, and get a chance to do some basic riding. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382.

8th Annual DFW Solar Tour – 10am-4pm. Annual free self-guided tour featuring homes, businesses

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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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

Guided Hike – 9-10am. Come explore the trails.

Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. More info: 817-491-6333 or bjnc.org.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 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.

Guided Hike – 9-10am. Come explore the trails.

Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. More info: 817-491-6333 or bjnc.org.

Celebration Expo Dallas: Celebrating Life After 60 – 9:30am-3pm. Mary Ellen Dorey will be teaching an interactive aromatherapy class for everyday life.

After the class the entire Dorey AromaTherapy line will be available for purchase. $12. Richardson Civic Center, 411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson. Mary Ellen Dorey: 972-567-3962. DoreyAromaTherapy.com.

Fossil Tortoise Exhibit Grand Opening – 1011am. Meet two fossil tortoises that were discovered

by Jim Caddell in July of 1994 in the Northwest corner of Nebraska in a region known as the Nebraska Badlands. Included in general admission; free/Heard Museum members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

All About Butterflies – 10am-12pm. Celebrate the monarch butterfly migration and learn about butterflies in our area. Enjoy kid-friendly activities that include trying nectar, making butterfly feeders and identifying local butterflies and their favorite plants.

Become a citizen scientist and help count pollinators in our garden. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: Plano.gov.

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 Oct 13, 11am: llela.org.

Plano International Festival – 11am-5pm. Includes multicultural music and dance performances, children’s educational activities, food, wellness and fitness and much more. Free admission. Haggard Park, 1509 Ave H, Plano. PlanoInternationalFestival.org.

National Fossil Day Celebration – 1:30-4pm.

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Learn about ancient Texas, see casts of animals, and become a member of the “PIT” Crew (Paleontologists in Training). You can even bring in your own fossils and have them identified. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Gardening with the Masters – 9-11am. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake.

More info: 817-491-6333 or bjnc.org.

The Nature of Oak Point Park Guided Walk – 10-11:30am. Carol Clark leads this enjoyable and informative walk through the fields of wildflowers.

5901 Los Rios Blvd, Plano. 972-390-2882.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 Natural Networking – 11:30am-1pm. Open group.

No dues. Holistic, integrative, or “green,” business owners and professionals welcome in all areas: health/wellness, sustainability, personal growth, integrative medicine, family and relationships, financial well-being and more. Meets 3rd Thurs each month. Hosted by Natural Awakenings North Texas Magazine. Networking is $10 (cash only) or support our host restaurant by purchasing your own lunch and there is no charge for meeting. Held at Palio’s Pizza Café, 1941 Preston Rd, Ste 1004, Plano. Join our email list for reminders: bit.ly/NA-NTX2.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 52nd Annual Peanut Festival – Over 200 food and merchandise booths. Car show, live entertainment on 3 stages. Includes a parade and carnival.

Free. Downtown Whitesboro. WhitesboroTX.com/ PeanutFestival.html.

Trinity Trash Bash – This regional event encourages residents and businesses to join forces and clean up our roadsides, waterways, neighborhoods and parks to protect the Trinity River watershed. More info & to register: McKinneyTexas.org.

Guided Hike – 9-10am. Come explore the trails.

Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. More info: 817-491-6333 or bjnc.org.

WaterWise Landscape Tour – 9am-3pm. Visit beautiful, sustainable Plano landscapes that thrived in the summer heat. Discover attractive, droughttolerant plants that will inspire you to give them a try. Tour is a free, self-guided event. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. More info: Plano.gov/landscapetour.

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 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.

Halloween at the Heard – 6-10pm. Features a safe environment to experience the joy of trick-ortreating along the eerie Dinosaurs Live! Live-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs trail. Families will enjoy an evening full of fun activities including a presentation of a family-friendly movie on the Heard’s outdoor amphitheater stage. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972562-5566.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Landscape for Life – Wednesdays, Oct 25-Nov 29.

7-9pm. This hands-on, 10-hr, 5-class series covers the role of successful soil practices, water capture and conservation, as well as plant material selection in a sustainable, eco-friendly garden design. Free.

Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: Plano.gov.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 The Frisco Education Foundation Gary Burns Annual Fun Run – 6:30am, Race Day Registration opens; 8am, 1 Mile Start, 8:30am, 5K Start. 1-mile fun run/walk and 5K certified race. Features food, entertainment and other family-friendly activities.

Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco. 469633-6860. Details: FriscoEducationFoundation.org.

Guided Hike – 9-10am. Come explore the trails.

Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. More info: 817-491-6333 or bjnc.org.

Shade Gardening Class – 9-11am. Learn how to plan and plant an attractive oasis of foliage and texture to delight the eye, even under the arching canopy of mature trees. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: Plano.gov.

Autumn Fair – 10am-2pm. Enjoy local artists and craftspeople, fairy house pumpkin village, handmade craft fair, healthy food, games and crafts. Free admission. Living Ethics School, 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview. 214-544-8338. LivingEthicsSchool.org.

Drug Take-Back – 10am-2pm. Safely dispose of all accumulated expired, unwanted and unused prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous.

You do not have to be a resident of McKinney to participate. Public Safety Building, 2200 TaylorBurk Dr, McKinney. 972-547-2844. More info: McKinneyTexas.org.

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.

Gluten- & Allergen-Free Expo – Oct 28-29.

10am-4pm, Sat; 10am-3pm, Sun. More than 150 vendors offer personal care products, vitamins and supplements and green household cleaning alternatives, as well as extensive food sampling.

Includes peanut/nut-free and gluten-free kids’ areas, free lectures by allergen experts, gluten- and allergen-free restaurants and nonprofit organizations. Dallas Market North Hall, 2200 Stemmons Frwy, Dallas. gfafexpo.com.

Careers in Sustainability – 1-2:30pm. With Dr. Jill DeVito. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd, Southlake. More info: 817-491-6333 or bjnc.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 Nature Awareness Day Camp – 9:30am-2:30pm.

A fun day of outdoor learning about the plants and animals in your own backyard in the North Texas area. Let your children become comfortable and knowledgeable in their own environment. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382.

plan ahead SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Ribs ‘n’ Raptors Fundraiser for Raptor Rehabilitation – 11:30am-2:30pm. Live and silent auctions, meet our raptor ambassadors, BBQ and beer, support one of the largest raptor centers in the country. Live Auction includes: Pizza party for four; private photo session; release a raptor; exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the center. $75/person, $250/family of 4. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Register by Nov 8: 972-442-7607. BPRaptorCenter.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 British Panto: The Three Musketeers – Nov 25Dec 30. 7:30pm, Fri; 2:30 & 7:30pm, Sat; 1:30 & 5pm, Sun. A traditional British panto. Wacky characters, songs, corny jokes and oodles of audience participation. $23/adults, $18/students, seniors (60+), $12/children 14: (Panto only); group discount: 10% for parties of 10 or more. The Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Ave, Plano. 972-4904202. Theatre-Britain.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3

savethedate SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 Holistic Festival of Life – 10am-7pm. Join the largest wellness festival in North Texas featuring dynamic speakers, yoga, movement meditation, dance, music, and amazing vendors focused healthy living. Free. Plano Centre, 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano. Jennifer Rae, Director: 469401-4777. HolisticFestivalOfLife.com.

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sunday 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

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

WholeChildTexas.com.

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.

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.

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

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. FarmersMarketOfGrapevine.com.

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 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.

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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SUPER FIRST TUESDAY SALE

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

saturday 2nd Saturday Bird Walk – Thru 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 Nov 18. 8am-12pm. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. Locally

grown and produced food and craft items. Live music. In front of Roy & Helen Hall Library, 101 E Hunt St, McKinney. 972-562-8790. McKinneyFarmersMarket.com.

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

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

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.

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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.

daily 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 work-

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.

Plano International Festival: Oct. 14 days; 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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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

DAILY 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.

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

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 23.

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 12.

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 11.

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 13.

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 23.

HELLO GORGEOUS MAKEOVER SALON & SPA

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 23.

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 7.

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 21.

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 5.

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 23.

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. See ad, page 6.

HEALING CENTERS

FARMS & FARMERS' MARKETS CIRCLE N FAMILY DAIRY

STAR COYOTE HEALING CENTER

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 23.

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 21.

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HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN

HOLISTIC FITNESS BY CHERI

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

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 Far North Dallas and Allen 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.

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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 11.

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 11.

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.

PARENTING 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.

PEDIATRICS 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.

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 11.

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 13.

PILATES FIT N PILATES

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

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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 23.

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.

THERMOGRAPHY DR. GENIE FIELDS, DC

Whole Body Thermography & Wellness 3201 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound 75028 469-645-8337 • DrGenieFields.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 13.

VETERINARY SERVICES 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.

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 21.

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 5.

WOMEN'S HEALTH 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.

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 11.

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.

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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