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Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair
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Serena Dyer Reflects on Her Spiritual Upbringing by Lindsay McGinty
22 PRACTICE GRATITUDE and Change Your Life
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24 POWERFUL YOU! Six Ways to Create the Life You Want
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Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts
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30 MIDDAY PICK-ME-UP Well-Planned Naps Boost Brainpower
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32 PLAYFUL PET GIFTS Animals Love Interactive Toys and Games
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34 CELLULITE SHRINKERS Five Simple Exercises to Smooth Thighs by E.C. LaMeaux
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his month, our theme is creating the life you want, so before putting on my fuzzy slippers, grabbing a big mug of fresh ginger and raw honey tea and retreating to my meditation room to light scented candles and sit quietly, deep in thought and reflect on some compelling and poignant topic for my monthly letter, I took my favorite yoga class, had a relaxing massage and spent quiet time in our vegetable garden pondering the interconnectedness of all things… not! The challenges and requirements of real, everyday life are just relentless. Quite frankly, between creating this magazine every month and being a wife and mother seems to leave little time for anything else. The reality of how this letter came to be is far less tranquil than what I portrayed in my first paragraph. No massage, yoga class, ginger tea, pondering, meditation room, deep reflective thought involved here. Just me, my computer, a blank Word document before me, the cellphone and the land-line phones ringing, and a deadline looming over my head. I did manage to have on my fuzzy slippers and a glass of water, but that was about it. Here I sit. Stressed, under-the-gun and nothing to write about. Then it hit me. My dream writing scenario… my dream life—this month our main theme is about creating the life you want, while navigating the life you have. My challenges are surely those with which many of you can relate: caring for children and aging parents, home, lawn, auto maintenance, cooking, cleaning, procuring supplies, the stress of holidays, managing a flood of emails, running a business, sorting through junk mail, paying bills and even trying to plan time to get away from it all can be absolutely overwhelming. What I was reminded of this month is that there is, “What is Optimal” and there’s “What is Real,” and it’s all about finding balance and peace within the space between those two places—which is where most of us live. This magazine is all about balance and peace of mind. It’s about offering nuggets of inspiration, direction, hope and a sense of connectivity—that we’re all in this together. And this month the magazine really spoke to me. Creating the life we want. It’s not necessarily a complete overhaul, although in some cases, an overhaul is warranted. Most of the time, it’s a “tuning and tweaking” process. We look at our lives and find places where we want change. Then we root out options that can fit or even squeeze the framework of our reality and begin to make them part of our regular routine. Often, I find that the “rational” me says “there is no time,” but when I yield to the part of me that follows the routine I set forth or the opportunities that present themselves, it seems to always work out. Whether it’s squeezing in exercise into my schedule by forcing myself to walk in from the garage after dropping kids at school and walking straight past my to-do list and pile of work on the kitchen island and hopping directly onto the treadmill, or using the time I sit on the football practice field watching my son play to quietly, calmly and rationally organize and get a handle on my to-do list by letting go of some things and focusing on the important things, or taking the time to chat with a co-worker for much longer than reason says would be warranted; I find that in the end, everything that really needs to get done, gets done. And most often, I’ve actually accomplished more, whether it’s in terms of tasks (like exercising and organizing) or even in nurturing my emotions and calming my soul. Utilizing “dead time”, blindly following my own mandate to exercise and yielding to the opportunity to connect with a person who uplifts me; these little things don’t create a dream life, but they do move me towards the better life I want. And one thing I find most important is that it’s not just doing these things, it’s about being thankful for and appreciating them—and that makes my life a lot richer.
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heatre Britain will present the world premiere of Beauty & The Beast, a traditional British panto by Jackie Mellor-Guin, beginning at 7:30 p.m. November 29, at the Cox Building Playhouse, in Plano. A panto is a traditional fairy tale complete with songs, dances, jokes, exaggerated characters and lots of audience participation. The centerpiece of any panto is The Dame, a comic, larger than life character, played by a man. The Principal Boy is the romantic lead and is played by a woman. And of course, there is a Villain who is always very mean and nasty and must be booed and hissed by the audience at every opportunity. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 1:30 and 5 p.m. Sundays, from November 29 to December 28. Tickets are $21 for adults, $16 for students and seniors and $11 for children under 14, with a 10 percent discount for groups of 10 or more. Free parking off G Ave. Location: 1517 H Ave., Plano. For tickets and more information, call 972-4904202 and visit Theatre-Britain.com.
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he third annual TUF Turkey 5K and one-mile fun run in Lewisville will be held at 8 a.m., November 22. The races begin at Transform U Fitness, 1565 West Main Street, Suite 240, in Lewisville. The chip-timed 5K follows the streets of Lewisville through Leonard Johns Park. All preregistered runners will receive a T-shirt and other goodies. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each age group. The TUF Turkey is presented by Transform U Fitness and raises funds for Journey to Dream, dedicated to helping at risk, abandoned and homeless teens in Denton County. Cost is $15 for the fun run and $25 for the 5K before November 20 ($20/$30 day of race at 7 a.m.). For more information, call 214-577-9641 or visit tufbodies.com. Also visit JourneyToDream.com.
cover Kimberly Snyder, New York Times best-selling author, nutritionist, teacher, yogi and heart warrior for the Realize Yourself movement, has helped millions transform their health, shed weight, look younger and feel better. Her blog is read daily by people in over 150 countries, and covers a wide range of topics in the areas of health, nutrition, beauty, empowerment, greenfriendly living, spirituality, healing and much more. See article, page 18. Photo credit: Ylva Erevall. natural awakenings
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newsbriefs Christmas at Coventry Supports Special Needs
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onprofit Coventry Reserve will hold their annual Christmas at Coventry from 5 to 9 p.m., December 5 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., December 6, for shopping, cider and cookies. Christmas at Coventry is a perfect way to give a gift that was made with purpose. Each handcrafted piece of pottery is made in their program by adults with special needs and is a unique gift with a story behind it. With a mission to respect, challenge and support adults with special needs through creative therapeutic programs in a Christ-centered environment, Coventry Reserve is meeting the needs of families within the community that are searching for a day program that respects, challenges and supports adults with special needs—a place where participants continue to learn among friends in a safe and cheerful environment. Location: 2004 Parker Rd., Saint Paul, TX (north of Wylie). For more information, visit CoventryReserve.org.
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Family Wellness Center, in Plano, is holding a workshop on Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) from 6 to 7:30 p.m., November 12 about this invaluable at-home technique. EFT, a form of acupressure that uses gentle tapping to help reduce stress and neutralize negative emotions, is a valuable tool for releasing stressful patterns and responses from the body. EFT is simple and easy to learn and has been used to successfully neutralize past traumas, day-to-day stress, cravings, pain and other distress. Admission is free. Location: 2317 Coit Rd., Plano. To register, call 972-612-1800. See ad, page 13.
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he city of Murphy will hold the seventh annual Christmas in the Park from 5 to 8 p.m. December 4, at the Murphy Municipal Complex. Photos with Santa and live reindeer, marshmallow roasting, school choirs and a DJ are all part of the festivities. The Rad Hatter returns, helping kids of all ages create one-of-a-kind hats out of paper sacks. The official city Christmas tree will be lit by Mayor Eric Barna, filling the night with dazzling colored lights. Food vendors include La Rosita’s Tacos, with Mexican fare and Pro Catering. Admission and parking is free. Location: 206 N. Murphy Rd.
The Pure Living Company Now Serving DallasFort Worth Metroplex
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he Pure Living Company (PLC) is an all-natural, non-toxic, ecofriendly residential and commercial cleaning service dedicated to healthy, clean environments. PLC prides itself in helping people keep their homes and offices looking spotless and eliminating the dust, mold and other allergens without bringing in allergens, carcinogens and other toxins such as those often found in traditional cleaning agents. PLC, in consultation with natural and holistic doctors and health practitioners, has created custom blended cleaning agents which are 100 percent natural and biodegradable, and safe for use around infants, pets, immunity-compromised and highly allergic individuals. To aid clients in maintaining an indoor environment that’s free from the toxins out-gassed by many traditional cleaning products, Pure Living Company customers that book once-a-week or twice monthly cleans receive a PLC Tidy-Up Kit, complete with proprietary cleaning blends, spray bottles and instructions on how to use the products, keep their homes spotless, clean and non-toxic between PLC cleaning days. Natural Awakenings readers receive 10 percent off a Holiday Cleaning. To book a cleaning, call 972-9757873. For more information, visit ThePureLivingCo.com. See ad, page 29.
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kudos Twist 25 DHEA cream, developed and manufactured by Health2Go, Inc., has become available through two retailers of natural supplements: the Tahoma Clinic, located in Washington, and the Life Extension Foundation, based in Florida. The cream, which is applied to the skin to provide pharmaceutical-grade, bioidentical DHEA, and the Twist25.com website, have both been approved by the third-party consumer evaluation and protection company, Doctor Trusted. “Its benefits for anyone over the age of 35 include maintaining hormone balance and a lean body naturally; sleeping better; improving mental acuity with improved focus and mood; increasing drive; supporting the health of the cardiovascular and immune systems; and promoting bone strength and softer, smoother skin,” says company president Hugh Woodward, citing studies by The Life Extension Foundation. For more information, call 281-370-0957 or visit Twist25.com. See ad, page 16.
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eann Forst, MBA, CHHP, AADP, a board-certified holistic health practitioner at Groovy Beets Holistic Health, has written a new book, 100 Ways To Lose Weight, for anyone that is short on time, desperate to lose those last few pounds and looking for a new route on how to get there. 100 Ways to Lose Weight provides readers with a compilation of expert advice from medical doctors, nutrition experts, university research teams and world-class athletes, with ideas, tips and tricks to lose a few pounds. Counting calories is out and real food is in. Forst says, “Many people are stuck in a rut with their weight and have been on every fad diet ever made. This is not a diet. These are easy, obtainable lifestyle changes that will get you out of the processed junk food funk and moving toward real food. When your body is balanced with nutrition, it naturally moves toward its optimal weight.” For more information, call 214-673-4788 or email Leann@ GroovyBeets.com. The book is available for $9.99 at GroovyBeets.com and Amazon.com. See ad, page 31.
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ooking, chimneys and space heaters are the most common causes of house fires. As fall and winter approach, it is important to consider ways to keep our family safer. n Appoint a family member as household fire marshal to find and remedy potential hazards around the home. n Don’t use open flames like candles; there are plenty of illumination options that don’t require open flames. If flames are used, never leave them unattended. n Check extension cords for obvious damage and replace old cords. n Keep lighters or matches locked up and secure if there are children in the home and don’t allow the opportunity for them to become tempted. n At least one smoke alarm is recommended on every floor of the home and outside all sleeping areas. Test smoke alarm batteries monthly and change them at least once a year. It is also recommended by the National Fire Protection Association (nfpa.org) to have at least one fire extinguisher per floor. Keep them maintained and practice fire drills. n Soot can build up in chimneys, cracks can appear on the inside and potentially provide a conduit for sparks to get to combustible materials. Birds and rodents can build flammable nests that pose fire hazards. Have the chimney professionally inspected and cleaned by a chimney sweep prior to using it. n In new construction, add a residential fire sprinkler system to provide an opportunity to escape by containing, extinguishing or suppressing the fire before the fire department arrives. n A fire can overtake a home very quickly, so it is important to create a fire escape plan, review it with the family, make sure fire extinguishers are accessible and all smoke alarms are working properly. For home and real estate tips, contact Gillian Cunningham, of Gillian Cunningham Realty Group, at 469-269-2754 or GillianCunningham.com. See ad, page 6.
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Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity
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esearchers from Japan’s Oita University have found that aesthetic appreciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19th-century French painters and slides of photographs that closely replicated the paintings. While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences between them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase. The researchers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings. The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated. However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appreciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.
Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer Toxins
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onventionally grown foods contain pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to atmospheric drift from other fields or soils), according to a review of 343 research studies published last June in the British Journal of Nutrition. The review, which included studies of food grown in different regions and seasons, also determined that organic foods contained higher levels of healthy nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols), compared to conventional foods, which also contained significantly higher levels of cadmium, a heavy metal toxin. The study’s authors found evidence that the higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations are linked to specific organic growing practices such as avoiding mineral nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, respectively. They commented, “Results indicate that switching from conventional to organic crop consumption would result in a 20 to 40 percent increase in crop-based antioxidant/polyphenolic intake levels.”
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Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs
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esearchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically. The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (non-MRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two. The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics. Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.
Lead Lurks in Lipsticks and Skin Whiteners
ecent research has found several heavy metals in numerous lipsticks and cosmetics. These include mercury and lead in skin-whitening creams, and chromium, cadmium and lead in lipsticks. Scientists from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine tested 549 cosmetic skin-lightening products manufactured in 32 different countries. The products were purchased online and from stores in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan and Sri Lanka. Thirty-three of the products contained more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of lead, and 45 percent of them contained more than 10,000 ppm of lead. Of those purchased in the U.S., 3.3 percent had mercury levels greater than 1,000 ppm. University of California scientists tested 24 lipsticks used frequently by teenagers and purchased at local stores. They found 75 percent contained lead and nearly half exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) maximum acceptable concentration of lead for candy (0.1 ppm). In 2010, the FDA tested 400 lipsticks and found lead in every sample tested— with concentrations ranging from 0.9 to 3.06 ppm. Other studies have confirmed similar findings. They also found significant concentrations of chromium and cadmium among some of the samples. There are currently no concrete international or U.S. standards for safe levels of these heavy metals in cosmetics.
Algae-Based Cosmetics May Ward Off Inflammation and Cancer
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lgae extracts added to natural cosmetics may help prevent cancer. A recent review of research from Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Medical University found marine algae extracts help protect skin cells by reducing oxidative stress, which has been linked to both inflammation and cancer. The review covered the major algae types of red algae, brown algae (such as kelp), green algae and bluegreen algae (such as spirulina). A host of compounds in these extracts were found to provide protection against free-radical damage. In one study, phloroglucinol, a phenol derivative from brown algae, inhibited inflammation among human tissue sarcoma cells.
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n addition to improving fitness, University of Minnesota researchers found that treadmill walking at the desk also boosts productivity and morale. The study tested 40 adults that used treadmills for a year. Selfassessments, combined with supervisor assessments, found that treadmill walking while working increased performance levels. Work performance improved by an average of 11 percent based on supervisor assessments, and 7 percent based on the employee self-assessments. A study from Rutgers University tested 66 adults while they walked on treadmills set for low intensity versus when they were seated at desks, with two days separating the tests. Measurements of reading comprehension, attention span and response speed skills and performance show these were unimpeded by treadmill walking when compared with sitting.
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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Cash Mobs
Collective On-the-Spot Buying Revives Local Businesses In most areas of the country, small, locally owned retail businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, but the rising costs of doing business often means they cannot compete with the lower prices of big-box retail giants that negotiate in volume. For several years, the growth and frequency of cash mobs have been breathing new life into struggling momand-pop businesses. Like a flash mob performing a dance or social protest, a cash mob gathers people together to have a tremendously positive effect on hometown businesses that may have served them and their families for decades. Most cash mobs agree to meet on a particular day, with each participant committing to spend a specified amount, typically $20 or more. The benefits for local businesses far exceed a one-day influx of cash—new customers are found, previous customers become active ones again and a new appreciation for businesses that fuel a local economy is realized. Participants can also have a little fun while further benefiting their communities as many cash mobs gather with old friends and new after a shopping frenzy at a local establishment for food and drinks. Source: CashMob.com
Big Fish
Whales’ Global Impact Underestimated Whales have long been considered too rare to be the focus of overall marine ecological research, with more attention going to much smaller essential organisms like algae and plankton. However, as whales recover from centuries of overhunting that reduced their numbers by two-thirds or more, scientists are realizing the important role they play in transferring fertilizers like iron and nitrogen from deep waters to feed plankton near the surface via plumes of fecal matter. A study at the University of Vermont, published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, evaluates decades of research on the ecological role of great whales. Lead author Joe Roman says, “Whale recovery could lead to higher rates of productivity where whales aggregate to feed and give birth, supporting more robust fisheries.” It seems that the long-lived whales may even ease the impact of perturbations in climate and buffer marine ecosystems from destabilizing stresses. Roman states, “This warrants a shift in view from whales being positively valued as exploitable goods or negatively valued because they compete with people for marine fish to one what recognizes that these animals play key roles in healthy marine ecosystems, providing services to human societies.” Source: EcoWatch.com 12
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Junk Piles
UN Helps Developing Countries Handle E-Waste Although they receive far less foreign e-waste than Africa and Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean are significant and growing destinations for the industrialized world’s discarded refrigerators, small home appliances, televisions, mobile phones, computers, e-toys and other products with batteries or electrical cords. Adding to the problem, the region’s fast-growing middle class is emulating American consumers by buying more electronic and electrical equipment. According to the World Bank, economic “climbers” grew 50 percent in the last decade and represent 32 percent of the area’s population, surpassing the number of poor for the first time in regional history. The United Nations’ Bonn, Germany-based Solving the E-Waste Program initiative establishes e-waste academies as valuable resources for researchers, government decisionmakers and recyclers. Experts share their experiences and knowledge in developing countries. Academy Coordinator Federico Magalini, Ph.D., notes, “What’s called a ‘best of two worlds’ approach is needed: efficient preprocessing in developing countries and maximized recovery of materials with proper treatment of residual waste in countries with the best technologies for the job, with proceeds shared fairly and equitably.” Source: EWasteAcademy.org
Shark Snooping
Sea-Surfing Robot Tracks Marine Life An unmanned, solar-powered Wave Glider robot has been deployed off the U.S. coast near San Francisco as part of an arsenal of ocean-observing technologies revealing in real time the mysterious journeys of great white sharks and other marine creatures. A new network that also includes data receivers on fixed buoys picks up signals from acoustic tags on animals passing within 1,000 feet and transmits information to a research team on shore, led by Stanford University Marine Sciences Professor Barbara Block. The technology is central to Block’s Blue Serengeti Initiative, which builds on the Tagging of Pacific Predators project, part of the international Census of Marine Life (2000-2010). “The use of revolutionary technology increases our capacity to observe our oceans and census populations, improve fisheries management models and monitor animal responses to climate change,” says Block. Shark Net is a free IOS app available at the Apple store, created by Block and her colleagues to enable a direct, personal connection between the public and wild marine animals, and to raise awareness of the teeming ocean life just off North America’s West Coast. Source: SierraClub.org
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globalbriefs Ka-Ching
Time Is Money, So Bank It Time banking is an updated, Web-savvy version of barter that allows users to accumulate the time they work and then “spend” it elsewhere. Unlike traditional bartering, it’s not limited to an individual transaction. The medium is so fluid that it can be exchanged many times as a form of currency. Most people do a variety of tasks that others may not want to do or are incapable of doing themselves, such as writing, preparing taxes, babysitting, housecleaning, plumbing or even dentistry. For example, an hour of gardening equals an hour of child care, dentistry, home repair or teaching someone to play chess. The idea is that people trade for what they need and do what they’re good at. Everyone gets what they need by exchanging their expertise. Time banking works for groups, too. Organizations, agencies, churches and businesses can all become members of TimeBanks USA, formed in 1995, and contribute time, energies, skills and resources. Source: TimeBanks.org
Tomato Lacquer
Non-Toxic Can Lining in Development Because fresh food spoils quickly, many packaging and preservation innovations have helped to extend transportation hardiness and shelf life. Now, a new bioresin made from tomato plant byproducts could make it safer to eat ubiquitous canned goods. Led by the Stazione Sperimentale per l’Industria delle Conserve Alimentari (Experimental Station for the Food Preserving Industry), in Parma, Italy, the BIOCOPAC (biocopac.eu/en) consortium is developing a bio-based thermosetting lacquer. Most metal food packaging has a BPA-filled liner or chemical-based lacquer to prevent corrosion. While these keep the can intact, they have been linked to deleterious effects on the food inside. Source: Inhabitat.com
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Golden Years
Senior Roommate Service Combats Loneliness AARP, Inc., estimates that about 8,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. With longer and healthier life expectancies, many are divorced or widowed and need roommates to have company and chat with; to share living costs and chores; and for emotional support. Women-only Roommates4Boomers.com founder Sarah Venable says, “I went online to find a service that helps women over 50 find roommates, and found to my dismay that there were plenty of sites for finding roommates in their 20s and 30s, but nothing for boomer women.” For a $30 fee, the site uses a detailed algorithm to match women not only by location, but by interests, tastes, lifestyles, education, personal preferences and a host of other factors; much like a successful dating website.
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The Power of Patriotic Purchasing Buying products that are made in the USA supports both our neighbors and nation. Keeping the entire product cycle within our borders employs more Americans, enhances local and national economic security and ensures greater product quality because American environmental and health regulatory standards are often higher than in other countries. For companies, domestic production can be part of a larger emphasis on supporting local businesses and implementing eco-practices. StillMadeInUSA.com provides examples of domestically made products in many categories, including personal apparel, handcrafts, household goods, green products, appliances, sporting goods and tools. About 95 percent of our clothing is now made in other countries, according to the Ecology Global Network (Ecology.com), mostly in China, where sweatshops and human rights abuses are prevalent. Polyester and nylon are derived from petroleum and processed and dyed using synthetic, often toxic substances such as copper, nickel and cobalt. The nonprofit Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture’s Fibershed and Grow Your Jeans programs (Tinyurl.com/GreenJeansEtc) and the Sustainable Cotton Project’s Cleaner Cotton program (Tinyurl.com/CleanerCotton) increase domestic production by assisting and connecting domestic growers and textile makers. In addition to spotlighting locally made products in its stores with special shelf tags, Whole Foods Market has made more than $10 million in low-interest loans to independent farmers and food artisans via its Local Producer Loan Program. Canyon Bakehouse, a gluten-free bakery in Boulder, Colorado; Buchi Kombucha, brewers of sustainably crafted, Earth-bermed tea in Asheville, North Carolina; and Fancypants Baking Company, makers of 100 percent natural and nut-free cookies in East Walpole, Massachusetts, are examples (Tinyurl.com/ WholeFoodsLocalLoans). Iconoclastic ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s (BenJerry. com), headquartered in Waterbury, Vermont, conducts a Caring Dairy program that assists farmers to apply more sustainable practices; buys eggs from hens in certified humane cage-free farms; and plans to transform all of its 50 flavors to non-GMO ingredients and earn fair trade certification by the end of this year. natural awakenings
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Improve your Brain, Improve your Life by Charles Lewis
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nteractive Metronome (IM) training has been around since the early 1990s and, according to Get Your Head in the Game owner and IM trainer Robin Bollinger it has been proven to help improve the cognitive and coordination performance, speed and accuracy for those that complete the program. Bollinger states, “For every action, function of the body, whether voluntary or involuntary, the timing center of the brain sends signals to every part of the body to tell that cell or muscle what to do. Like a computer’s processor governs how quickly a file is saved or a website launches, timing in the brain, or “temporal processing”, plays a major role in how fast an athlete runs or makes decisions on the field of play, how quickly and accurately a business person can respond in meetings, how well a student learns and even how a brain trauma patient recovers.” Bollinger continues, “IM is most effective when used in its totality, and is very beneficial when used in conjunction with other therapies. However, while some providers use pieces of the IM program as an assessment tool to aid in providing other mo-
dalities such as occupational, physical or speech therapy, Get Your Head In the Game focuses on IM exclusively and offers the complete program.” Bollinger spent six years working as the external relations director for a private school in Plano, and having enrolled her daughter a competitive gymnast in the IM program, she says she witnessed the improvements firsthand, including athletic awards and an academic scholarship. When the opportunity to become an IM trainer presented itself, she was overjoyed at the prospect that she would be able to help others. Most people recognize that practice, repetition and quality coaching can bring about improvement in sports, schooling and work environments and almost any area of life, and Bollinger says that IM works on those principals, but at a very fundamental, neurological level. According to her, research shows that measureable/lasting IM improvements are gained when the participant has performed 32,000 repetitions or more. It’s like riding a bike; once they learn, they never forget. Bollinger says, “At Get Your Head In the Game, we are a licensed provider of the Interactive Metronome program, which consists of patented hardware and software which monitors, quantifies and rewards a participants ability to maintain focus, as well as their ability to get back on track when focus is interrupted. We augment the training with physical fitness apparatus like weights, steppers, balance trainers and other creative enhancements that customize the training to better fit the client’s needs and goals. As needed or desired, we may also incorporate the
use of aromatherapy.” Bollinger states, “Those that would be most interested in IM are individuals struggling or stressed with their day-to-day performance, such as students struggling to keep up, make friends or mastering their studies; students with learning issues; adults with ADD/ADHD or a feeling that they are not able to meet work expectations or perform necessary daily tasks; athletes that are very close to reaching their goals; and those that are not performing like they have in the past due to stroke, traumatic brain injury or other physical injury.” "Parents are initially most likely to invest in the training for their child that has learning, focus or processing issues," says Bollinger. "That child may be taking prescription medication that is not the full solution or may be seeking a completely non-pharmaceutical option. However, IM training isn’t only for people with deficits in learning or behavior. IM training helps average or even gifted students and adults improve and maximize their natural abilities.” Get Your Head In The Game is located at 8762 Preston Trace Blvd., in Frisco. For more information, call 214-693-9601 or visit PerformanceRev.Wordpress.com. See ad, page 5.
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with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”
Beauty Foods Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair by Judith Fertig
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ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow. Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth. Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape. Early into her personal transformation, Snyder realized that digestion holds the key. “I never linked my constipation issues with my acne,” she says. “It’s a tremendous amount of work to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich 18
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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads. She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.” When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days. She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.
Timely Eating
Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds. When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbersbased plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.
Ongoing Cleansing
“The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,” says Snyder. “You want your system to be moving, dynamic.” To keep digestive “sludge” out of our body’s systems, Snyder recommends a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in a jar at room temperature for about five days—or refrigerated
raw sauerkraut from a health food store—to help flush out toxins. She also emphasizes supplementing with probiotics, such as her unique formula made from soil-based organisms. Infrared sauna treatments can also help leach heavy metals out of body fat and decrease cellulite. “These techniques have been around for a long time because they work,” says Snyder. “As I always say, outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.” Connect at KimberlySnyder.com. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
Top 50 Beauty Detox Foods by Kimberly Snyder These foods work to improve specific body areas while promoting whole-body wellness. Such plant-based foods also improve digestion and raise energy levels.
For Beautiful Skin Youthful Red bell peppers Coconut (fresh, milk, oil) Avocados Spinach
Arugula Onions Raw applecider vinegar Garlic Lemon
For Beautiful Hair
For a Beautiful Body Fluid body movement Broccoli Brussels sprouts Sesame seeds Romaine lettuce
Radiant Watercress Figs Sweet potatoes Cucumbers Acai
Pumpkin seeds Dulse (a type of seaweed) Carrots Radishes Nutritional yeast
Cellulite-free Fresh cilantro and parsley Buckwheat and oat groats (whole oats)
Soft Pineapple Almonds Walnuts Flaxseed
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Toned body Kale Hemp seeds Quinoa Millet Chia seeds
Unlined, wrinkle-free Pears Cabbage Turmeric Clear, blemish-free Fermented vegetables (e.g., sauerkraut)
Bright eyes Papaya Beets Blueberries Apples Eliminating dark circles and puffiness Celery Collard greens Asparagus Bananas
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Growing Up with Wayne Dyer
Serena Dyer Reflects on Her Spiritual Upbringing by Lindsay McGinty
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erena Dyer had a unique childhood being raised by spiritually progressive parents, including her bestselling celebrity dad, Wayne Dyer, Ph.D., who would write her notes on personal stationery printed with the motto, “Be realistic. Expect miracles!” It’s not a message her peers likely heard at home. Now 29, Serena shares her point of view in Don’t Die with Your Music Still in You: My Experience Growing Up with Spiritual Parents, co-authored with her father. The title reflects her parents’ key lesson for their children: Pursue the life you are born to live. Some missteps along the journey
to her true calling included enrolling in law school to maintain her student identity, but her upbringing served as a light guiding her home to herself. She wrote the book after dropping out of law school, a big step toward her dream of inspiring others to live authentically.
What was it like to grow up with Wayne Dyer as your father? Growing up, my seven siblings and I were exposed to a lot of ideas that were different than what my friends heard. We were taught that within each of us is a purpose, a passion that we call dharma, and that dharma is what we are incarnated here to do. We were
taught that the most important thing you could do in your life was to follow that dharma, and in doing so, you would be serving God. I often joke that my childhood was filled with unconditional love and security, but also a lot of weirdness! Not many kids learn transcendental meditation at the age of 5 and count monks as friends.
Were there any downsides to being raised by spiritual parents? I like to think that while there weren’t any real downsides, there were certainly challenges. For example, in a more traditional household, when someone gets the flu, their parents probably tell them that it’s flu season and it’s just going around. In my household, when one of us would get the flu, we were told that we aligned with it and allowed it in. In other words, part of the challenge of having spiritually progressive parents is that they make sure you are aware that you are responsible for everything happening in your life.
What is the greatest lesson you learned? Thus far, it is knowing that we are the creators of our destiny—the masters of our fate. I wholeheartedly believe that we sign up for the experiences we have in this lifetime, as they are part of our soul’s desire to grow and expand. When we make the choice to view life as not happening to us, but responding to us, we become more consciously aware of how much our thoughts affect our daily experience. I am so grateful my parents taught me this at a young
When we make the choice to view life as not happening to us, but responding to us, we become more consciously aware of how much our thoughts affect our daily experience. age because I have learned to choose my thoughts carefully.
What is the greatest gift your parents have given you? It’s not something they did for me; it was how they lived their lives in front of me. My parents did not encourage me to follow my dreams and then sacrifice theirs in order to raise me. My parents followed their dreams and in watching them do so, I felt safe to go after mine, as well. They taught me that there is no honor in sacrificing yourself or your dreams for anyone else, and demonstrated that the only time you have to make your life the way you want it is now. I am grateful to them for living their lives this way, which has allowed me to feel safe living my life this way, as well.
What advice would you give to people that wish they were raised in a more spiritual manner? I tell people that it doesn’t really matter what kind of parents you had, it matters how you feel about yourself. Everything in life starts with the self. If you don’t have love and acceptance and forgiveness for yourself, you won’t have these things to give to other people either. I was taught that we can’t give what we don’t have. When we learn to love and treasure every part of ourselves, we also have love to give to others. Contributor Lindsay McGinty lives in Orange County, CA. natural awakenings
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Practice Gratitude and Change Your Life by April Thompson
“I have started a gratitude journal that I write in every day. When you run out of the ‘obvious’ blessings, it makes you dig deep and see all the small things. I commit to do my very best to never take anything or anybody, good or bad, for granted.” ~ Lisa Henderson Middlesworth
“A town can be such a blessing. Neighbors always pull together when there’s a tragedy or natural disaster. The boundaries diminish and yards become one... we eat in each other’s kitchens, supervise each other’s children, share vehicles and generally watch out for each other. I believe it is God’s way of reminding us that we’re one family and each of us provides the strength and foundation for the other.” ~ Colleen Epple Pine
“My losses have given me an inner compass by which I live my life. While I would not wish the tragedies I have experienced on anyone, I am eternally grateful for the blessings. I do not waste time, and I know how to love without fear.” ~ Joanie Weber Badyna
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iddlesworth, Pine and Badyna are among thousands adopting a Gratitude Challenge to help develop their gratitude reflex and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. Gratitude can take many forms, but typically participants pledge to reflect upon and express it daily with the help of email prompts from a sponsoring organization. A gratitude practice can help grow appreciation for the strangers that better our lives. It can also deepen our
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gratefulness for the significant others we sometimes take for granted. Approaching a milestone birthday, retired businessman Walter Green set out on a year-long journey to visit 44 people that he credited with changing his life to initiate conversations about their influence, which he recounts in the book This is the Moment! While the relationships were already solid, according to Green, “In many cases, it was the most significant conversation we ever had.”
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” ~ William Arthur Ward Gratitude is a small act with a big payoff, Green observes. “The person receiving gratitude appreciates knowing they made a difference, but the giver is the greatest recipient. It feels good to express gratitude, plus you are freed from future regrets that you didn’t express it when you had the chance.” Patricia Brugioni, a Christian Science nurse from Chicago, has been sharing three things she’s grateful for on social media on a daily basis since taking a five-day online challenge earlier this year. “I am a grateful person by nature, but now I am claiming the good that is coming to me and learning to cherish things without feeling like I have to earn them,” she says. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
Grateful Kickstarts Kindspring.org’s first online Gratitude Challenge brought together 11,000 people from 118 countries. The site now has an online portal, including a startup kit designed to help community organizations sponsor their own challenges. Gratitude can be good for business, too. Four Canadian branches of the bank TD turned its ATMs into “automatic thank-you” machines that provided high-value personalized gifts to its longest-standing customers to thank them for their loyalty. Any business can be creative in showing appreciation in meaningful ways to its customers. As with any new skill or habit, gratitude needs to be exercised until it becomes second nature. Simply writing a page a day in a gratitude journal or saying a morning thank-you prayer can help maintain the momentum.
recipecorner Here are a few recipes that Chef Jason Campbell, at the Whole Foods Market Plano culinary center, generously shared in preparation for those festive holiday get-togethers. Campbell regularly teaches hands-on cooking classes on food and meal preparation ranging from vegetarian to French cuisine, knife skills, preparing sushi and more.
1 bunch dinosaur kale (ribs removed sliced thin) 1 /2 cup currants 1 /2 cup walnuts (chopped) 1 /2 Meyer lemon (juiced) 1 pear (cored and sliced) 1 Tbsp of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste
Herbed Turkey Tenderloins 4 turkey tenderloins (flattened to uniform thickness) 1 /4 cup salt 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped) 2 Tbsp fresh sage (chopped) 2 Tbsp fresh thyme (chopped) Salt and pepper to taste 8 cups water 11/2 Tbsp safflower oil Heat the water on the stove top and dissolve the salt and sugar. Let the brine cool to room temperature then add cups of ice. Place chicken in the brine for 2 hours. Remove from the brine and pat dry, then season with salt, pepper and herbs (be careful with the salt, only a minimal amount is required after brining). Heat the oil in a oven-safe skillet on the stove over medium heat. Brown on both sides about 3 minutes each side. Finish in a preheated 350-degree oven until internal temperature of the turkey reaches 160 degrees.
Cranberry Turkey Gravy /4 cup sweetened dried cranberries /2 cup white wine 3 cups turkey broth 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped) 1 Tbsp fresh sage (chopped) 1 Tbsp fresh thyme (chopped) Salt and pepper to taste
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Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Mix together kale and vinaigrette then season with salt and pepper. Plate greens and top with pears, walnuts, and currants.
Dandelion Greens with Daikon and Shitake Mushrooms 2 bunches dandelion greens (stems trimmed) 1 daikon radish (cut in half and sliced on the bias, about 1/8-inch thick) 4 large shitake mushrooms (sliced) 1 Tbsp safflower oil 2 Tbsp tamari Pepper to taste Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat and add daikon and add mushrooms then sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add tamari and greens then sauté for 1 minute. Season with pepper and serve.
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In the same skillet over medium high heat, deglaze the pan with white wine. Add turkey stock, cranberries, and herbs and simmer over high heat until liquid is reduced by two-thirds. Place in a blender on high with inside section of the top removed and covered with a clean dishtowel to allow heat to escape. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve.
Kale and Currant Salad with Pears and Walnuts
Carrot and Parsnip Purée 1 bag baby carrots 1 bag parsnips (peeled and sliced) 3 Tbsp butter 2 tsp salt Pepper to taste Place the carrots in a pot and cover with water. Bring to boil and add salt. Reduce to a strong simmer and cook until the vegetables are soft. Drain the liquid, add butter and place in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth than adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Sweet Potato and Candied Pecan Soup 1 lb sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed) ½ onion (diced) 3 cloves garlic (chopped) 1 Tbsp safflower oil 1 qt chicken or vegetable stock ¼ tsp nutmeg 1 /8 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp chipotle powder 1 cup candied pecan (chopped) 1 cup coconut creamer 1 tsp of salt Heat oil over medium high heat, then add onions and garlic. Add sweet potatoes and chicken stock along with nutmeg, cinnamon, chipotle powder and salt. Place the soup in a blender with ½ cup pecans and coconut creamer. Place the blender on high with inside section of the top removed and covered with a clean dishtowel to allow heat to escape. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, top with candied pecans and serve. Recipes compliments of Whole Foods Markets.
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Powerful You!
Six Ways to Create the Life You Want
by Judith Fertig
and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.” As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.
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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance. “That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer. Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.” Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintain-
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ing an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear. After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”
First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.” Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages. Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk. Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”
Take a Stand
Emotional Health
Personal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self. David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly
Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub. For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it. “Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains don
Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.” “To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet. Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours. Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.
Relationships
Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships. In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-byside at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.
Turning Your Dream Into Reality by Kathryn Kutzer
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reams are very personal. What may seem like fantasy to one person may be a lifelong passion to another. One person may want to climb the Matterhorn, where another wants a quiet life in the country. One person may want to be a rock star and travel the world, while another wants to grow aromatic herbs. What may seem like a mundane dream to one person may be the total longing of another. Dreams can be turned into reality, and there are steps that can be taken to make it happen. A dream needs to be very specific. Imagine building a house. The first step may be to find a plot of land in an ideal spot, then engage an architect to turn the dream house into a very detailed blueprint. The blueprint contains how many rooms are in the house, whether and where there are stairs, how many doors and windows and so on. It’s the same with a dream. A dream can only come true with very detailed and specific plans: how does it affect the senses, how does it feel, how does it smell, what are the tiny details of the dream? For example, if a dream is to own a new car, imagine driving the car, imagine how the dials look, imagine getting into and out of the car. The key to making the dream come true is does it align with personal values, and does the dream make the dreamer feel alive? Does it provide a sense of excitement for new possibilities? A dream can be very fragile. A thoughtless remark from a family member or colleague can cause it to collapse like a house of cards. As if that’s not enough, the subconscious mind will try to protect the dreamer from disappointment and throw out its own objections in the form of an inner critic. Navigating the inner and outer critics is important to continuing the dream. There are tools available for recognizing the critical voice and using it to your advantage. For example, recognizing a fear and arranging to make a date with it sometime in the future frees the dreamer to continue along the chosen path. Surprising things start to happen if the dream is held firmly. The dreamer awakens a newfound sense of awareness and begins to notice more. This may occur in the form of perceiving inner feelings or opportunities that open doors in the direction of the dream. At this point, many people begin to acquire a sense of calm and inner peace, knowing that the dream is holding strong. It is also at this point that the brain starts to shift. Old pathways of doubt and uncertainty start to trade places with pathways of belief and certainty that the dream is on its way to fulfillment. Neural research in the last decade has made exciting discoveries into explaining beliefs, so maybe the old saying, “I’ll believe it when I see it,” should now be changed to, “I’ll see it when I believe it.” Kathryn Kutzer is a certified Dream Builder and Life Coach. Contact her at 469-955-5123 or visit DreamBuilderLifeCoach.com for more information. See listing, page 46.
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Work
Capability is one of the new guiding principles for self-empowerment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist. Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.
Finances
Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving. It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives. Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-goingto-be-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and 26
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meditating. “You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”
Spirituality
Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re)Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain. The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self. Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love. “When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says. Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.” He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?” These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS. natural awakenings
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Eco-Beauty Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts by Kathleen Barnes
cial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises. Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types. “Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.
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any of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores. We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.” Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.” Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, shampoo residues that result in drab hair,
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and less-than-glowing skin due to a suboptimal holiday diet. “Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?” Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system. Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin. She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commer-
Simple Natural Beauty Ingredients Here are a few favorite ingredients for home treatments: n Honey is perfect for conditioning dry, damaged hair and rinses out easily. n Sour cream makes a great facial mask for softening and cleansing a dull complexion. n Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off. n Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types. n Pineapple juice soothes tired feet and softens rough patches. n Baking soda works head to toe as a hair rinse, facial scrub and bath soak. n Olive oil in a nail soak keeps nails clean, flexible and strong.
Muscle-Soothing Bath Salts
ingredients are mixed together. Pour into a clean container and allow it to cool completely. Spread a small amount of the body butter on the skin.
2-3 drops of a favorite essential oil or a mixture of oils (lavender, sandalwood, bergamot, rose, frangipani, ylang-ylang or jasmine)
This is the perfect bath to relax and refresh the whole body. Add a few drops of essential oils to the mixture for scent.
Basic Shampoo
1 cup kosher or sea salt 1 cup baking soda 1 cup Epsom salt
If hair is oily, the optional vegetable oil may be omitted, but if hair is dry or damaged, include it. This is a great shampoo for all hair types because it’s gentle on hair and won’t strip away the natural oils.
Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a clean spray bottle or splash bottle. Spray or splash the scented cologne onto skin or hair.
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Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean, dry container. Pour one cup of the mixture into a warm tub slowly, allowing the salts to dissolve completely. Soak for at least 20 minutes, but no more than 40 minutes.
Raw Sugar Body Scrub Yields 10 ounces Raw sugar is well-suited for freshening skin. Using a body scrub helps rid skin of surface impurities, enabling it to retain more moisture and look healthier. It also boosts circulation, which energizes the whole body. 1 cup raw sugar 1 /2 cup light oil, such as almond or sunflower 1 /2 tsp vitamin E oil Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean container. Massage a tablespoon or two at a time all over the body to gently exfoliate and moisturize skin.
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Gently stir all the ingredients together, being careful not to beat the mixture or it will create foam. Pour the shampoo into a clean plastic container. Shampoo as normal, and then rinse well with cool water.
Eau de Cologne Yields 4 ounces Eau de Cologne was originally made by steeping flowers in a jar with alcohol and a small amount of oil. The scented oil was poured off and the alcohol was mixed with water. /4 cup vodka or witch hazel /4 cup water
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Solid Perfume Yields 1 ounce Solid perfume and scents have always been popular because they are longlasting, easy to carry and discreet—just rub them on—no need to waste them by spraying the air. 1 Tbsp grated beeswax 1 Tbsp almond oil 8 drops essential oil or mixture of oils (peach, orange, sandalwood, vanilla or lavender) In a heat-resistant container or small saucepan, gently heat the beeswax and oil until it melts. Stir in the scented oil, pour into a clean, small container and allow the mixture to cool completely. Rub a finger across the solid perfume and apply the scent to pulse points or anywhere else. Recipes courtesy of Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home, Natural Beauty for All Seasons, Natural Beauty from the Garden and Eco Beauty.
Body Butter Yields 4 ounces This is a rich, buttery cream that makes a wonderful all-over body cream. It contains four well-known skin conditioning oils. /4 cup grated cocoa butter 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp light sesame oil 1 Tbsp almond oil 1 Tbsp grated beeswax
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Midday Pick-Me-Up Well-Planned Naps Boost Brainpower by Lane Vail
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leep, along with nutrition and exercise, shapes the backbone of overall health, yet 40 percent of Americans get an insufficient amount, according to a recent Gallup survey, and the potential health risks are considerable. “Sleep deprivation affects every organ system and disease state,” and is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and mortality, says Michael Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founder of TheSleepDoctor.com. “It’s best to get seven to eight hours of sleep in one big block at nighttime,” counsels Breus. Yet the circadian rhythm dictates two peaks of sleepiness every 24 hours—one in the middle of the night and another 12 hours later, says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, director of the sleep medicine program at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Interacting with the circadian rhythm is the homeostatic rhythm, which causes greater sleepiness the longer we’re awake. Both circadian and homeostatic sleepiness elevate by mid-afternoon, resulting in the familiar 4 p.m. slump. Siesta cultures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap. “Naps are a double-edged sword,” observes Epstein. While they help
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relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuate an unhealthy cycle of daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Stepping outside for 10 minutes of sunlight and fresh air can stamp out sleepiness, says Breus, which is much healthier than reaching for a caffeine jolt or sugary snack.
Be a Better Napper
A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidation, helping explain why German scientists found even six-minute naps to be rejuvenating. If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle. Here are other practical tips. Reflect on the rationale. “Boredom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,” says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at The Huffington Post, which instituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago. A quick pick-me-up to boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze. Plan a prophylactic nap. Forestall late afternoon fatigue by napping
between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with nighttime sleep, advises Epstein. Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is suppressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear eyeshades, suggests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy. Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus. Power down. Setting an alarm for 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers deep sleep, from which waking results in sleep inertia, or grogginess, that impairs mood, decision-making and motor skills.
Napping at Work
While many progressive businesses such as Google, Apple and Zappos permit or even promote workplace napping, most companies are still skeptical. “We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.” Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak
Sleep is never a waste of time if it’s helpful. ~ Dr. Michael Breus performance. A recent study found that nightshift air-traffic controllers that napped for 19 minutes showed better vigilance and reaction times than nonnappers. Other documented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity. Seek out a sleep sanctuary at work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused conference room with a couch, or a first-aid office cot, suggests Chan. Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus insists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time. “You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.” If sleeping is not currently condoned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate napping on work performance, says Epstein. Suggest implementing a sleep wellness program, which can offer education on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.
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PLAYFUL PET GIFTS
Animals Love Interactive Toys and Games by Sandra Murphy
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hat’s on the family pet’s wish list this year? Family members can have fun creating interactive toys and games that are easy on the holiday budget. According to a recent American Pet Association survey, three out of four owners buy gifts for their pets during the holiday season to the collective tune of $5 billion. Dogs and cats receive new sweaters and boots, collars and leashes, toys and treats. Yet, what they really crave is attention. “Too often, pets are left alone for eight hours a day, leading to anxiety, frustration and unwanted behaviors. It’s important that they’re mentally challenged, learn new commands and have fun,” says Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, in Los Angeles. “Cognitive decline and muscle wasting, common in older pets, can both be thwarted with games personalized for age and ability.”
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dog treat cookbooks will keep dedicated bakers in a canine’s good graces throughout the year. Write an activity—a walk, trip to the dog park, game of fetch or a doggie/human dance party—on a few index cards. “Teach the dog to choose by rubbing one card with a sodium-free bouillon cube,” suggests Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver. “As soon as the dog sniffs the card, reward with praise and the designated gift. Once the game is learned, there is no need to keep scenting the cards.” Turn up a corner of all the cards for easy pickup.
Purrfect for Cats
Cats may like to play it cool, but bring out a laser pointer and they act like kittens again. To mimic hunting instincts, play hide-andseek with kitty’s food; put holes in a closed box with special bits of dry food inside, then let her paw it out or roll the box. Place a too-largeto-swallow jingle bell inside an empty toilet paper roll and tape the ends shut for a charming-sounding toy. An orphaned sock filled
with crinkly cellophane and sewn shut makes an intriguing toy to drag around. Improvise a fishing pole from a colorful dowel rod and heavy twine with a petand planet-friendly item tied on the end for a pet to chase. Cats love to squeeze themselves into small spaces or relax in larger ones, so pass along gift boxes.
Pretty-Bird Specials
In the wild, birds spend most of their time foraging for food. Mimic a wilderness search by hiding food beneath an unused, unbleached coffee filter or a large lettuce leaf. Cut food in pieces big enough to hold in a claw to help hone balance. Hide seeds in a made-for-birds piñata, available at pet supply stores. Puzzle boxes range from reach-in-for-food versions to slide-a-door or pull-a-knob difficulty levels.
Fun for Fish
Betta (Siamese fighting) fish love to rest near the surface, so provide a leafy hammock, available where supplies are sold. Finned friends get exercise as they chase a laser pointer’s red dot through
the water. A new plant or ping-pong ball floating on the surface provides added entertainment. Moss balls are a good place to hide food and also help keep the water clean. A ceramic log lets fish hide inside.
Climbing Crabs
Hermit crabs are social animals, both curious and amusing. The gift of a new shell or two during molting season is appreciated. Flat-topped rocks with textured sides, large enough to not tip over, provide a different view. Fibers like those used for macramé, hung from the lid of the tank almost to the floor mimic rope climbing. Upside-down terra cotta flower pots, in different sizes and covered with netting, provide more surfaces and heights to explore. “Time spent together is a gift for both the giver and the recipient,” says Proctor. “It’s more thoughtful than anything you can find in a store. You always get back more than you give.” Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
Pet Precautions As with kids, don’t shower all the surprises on a pet at once. The choices will be overwhelming. Instead, rotate them while keeping one favorite on hand. 4 Check for loose knobs or small parts on toys and around the house; anything that can break off from a strong bite. Favor smooth, rounded edges. 4 Puzzles and other toys are for supervised play only. 4 Never point a laser light at a pet’s eyes—it can severely damage their vision. 4 Poinsettias can be poisonous to pets—keep them out of reach or out of the house. 4 Because a dog or cat’s tongue is rough, if they chew on tinsel, ribbon, yarn or other textured wrappings or decorations, it’s likely to get swallowed, which can lead to a medical emergency.
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Cellulite Shrinkers Five Simple Exercises to Smooth Thighs
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nsightly cellulite, which is comprised of fat deposits just beneath the skin, appears as lumps or dimples, usually near the buttocks and upper thighs, and is most common in women. Building muscle can make cellulite harder to notice and help burn more calories. While cellulite deposits might not be eliminated, burning body fat will make them shrink and be less visible. Here are five top exercises to blast stubborn cellulite.
Cardiovascular Exercise
As long as we’re expending more calories than we’re taking in, we will begin burning the body’s fat deposits. As cardio workouts burn calories, they can reduce overall body fat, which also makes cellulite harder to see. Any exercise such as walking, running, hiking or cycling can help in the overall battle to burn calories and blast cellulite.
Stair Climbing
Stair climbing burns at least 10 calories a minute, according to the nonprofit National Wellness Institute, that promotes healthy lifestyles worldwide. Plus, stair climbing has the added benefit of working all the muscle areas that tend to get hit with the greatest amounts of cellulite.
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Lie on the floor on your side, placing one elbow on the ground and prop your head up with that same hand. Place the other hand on the floor beside your waist. With legs straight and toes pointed, lift the top leg up as far as it will go, then slowly lower it back down. Do 10 to 15 reps, and then turn over and work the other leg.
Back Kicks
An MSNBC health segment recommended this fat-busting move to target all the areas that are most susceptible to cellulite. While kneeling on hands and knees, lift a leg up behind you until it’s pointed upward at a 45-degree angle. Slowly bring the leg back down and repeat the movement with the other leg. Start with 15 reps and work up from there.
Squats
Stand comfortably with feet about a foot apart. Slowly bend the knees to lower your body until both thighs are parallel to the floor. Then gradually stand back up, squeezing gluteal and back-of-the-thigh muscles as you rise. If performed consistently, this exercise will increase muscle strength in the thighs and buttocks, which also helps burn fat, according to the Mayo Clinic. Less fat equals less noticeable cellulite. As with the other exercises, start with 15 repetitions per session and work up to more. E.C. LaMeaux posts a body of work at Gaiam Life (Life.Gaiam.com), from which this was adapted.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Outdoor Cooking Camp – Nov 1-2. Tasty meals, cooked in a variety of interesting methods. Learn how to make your next outdoor adventure a culinary treat. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-4408382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com. Bird Walk – 8-11am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. ConnemaraConservancy.org. Introduction to Ikebana Workshop – 9:30am12pm. Get your zen on with an introduction to Ikebana Workshop. All materials provided; just bring scissors/clippers. $25. Advance registration required: 214-680-9986, IkebanaDallas.org. Animals: Masters of Disguise – 10-11:30am. Programs for ages 4-7 & 8-12. Learn how animals depend on disguise for survival. Stories, games, crafts with lessons about nature. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register: 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com. National Family Literacy Day with Library Larry Live – 10-11:30am. Celebrate with the cast of Library Larry’s Big Day; children get a free book. A ReadyRosie representative will help parents sign up to receive daily videos with easy educational activities. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. 940-349-8752. Birding Basics: Creating a Bird Friendly Backyard – 10:15am. Create a backyard haven for birds and beneficial wildlife. Learn how to attract particular species of birds by providing the correct bird foods, housing and environmental conditions. Free. All Calloway’s Nursery locations. 817-2221122. Calloways.com. Horsemanship Day Camp – 11am-4pm. Ages 7 & up. Adults welcome. We can set up an all adult class for a minimum of 6 adults. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Christmas in the Park: Dec. 4, Murphy Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com. Fall Kayak Tour on McWhorter Creek – 1-3pm. All skill levels welcome; paddlers receive an introduction to kayaking on dry land before pushing off into the water. All equipment provided. $15/paddler plus $5 LLELA gate fee. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3930. LLELA.org.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Ikebana Workshop for Ikebana Artisans – 1-3:30pm. Learn advanced ikebana concepts from Kika Shibata, Riji. Bring hasami; all else provided. $40. Advance registration required: 214-680-9986, IkebanaDallas.org. Kids Intro to Healing Energy – 2-3:30pm. Kris Sands teaches kids energy tools for meditation, chakras, intuition and caring for plants and animals energetically. $25. Gideon Math & Reading Center, 3555 Murphy Rd, Ste 106, Richardson. 214236-4037. StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Texas Renewables 2014 – Nov 3-6. The only conference exclusively focused on the advancement of renewable energy in the state of Texas. Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 N Olive St, Dallas. More info: 512-345-5446, treia.org.
Mindful Mommy To Be – 5-8pm. Nutrition, overcoming fears, birth planning, and how chiropractic care benefits mother and baby. For couples to learn holistic support tools for a successful pregnancy. $20/ couple. HealthWorks, 2317 Coit Rd, Ste B, Plano. Deja Erwin: 972-612-1800. HealthWorksTX.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Herbology Day Camp – 10am-2pm Investigate culinary, essential oils, and medicinal values of different plants. Includes wild edibles, poisonous plants and gardening tips. For adults. Camp
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Christian Women Business Networking – 11am1pm. Fellowship and networking with other professional Christian women, to draw us closer together. We meet monthly over lunch, for prayer, inspiration and a “Spiritual Vitamin.” Prestonwood Country Club, 15909 Preston Rd, Dallas. For reservation & details, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: ExceptionalWomen.org. Read to Rover – 4:30pm. Give your child an opportunity to read one-on-one with a trained, certified therapy dog. Ages 6-11. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752.
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Successful Strategies for Getting Out of Debt – 7-8:30pm. Learn and implement time-tested strategies for getting out of debt. The goal is to develop greater financial strength and peace of mind. Free. Outside Investment Advisors, 6401 W Eldorado Pkwy. Seating limited; register: 214-937-9905 or OutsideIA.com.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Maker Teen: Loom Knitting – 4:30pm. Discover how to knit without using needles; use a handheld loom instead. This beginner’s class will cover how to loom knit a hat. Looms, yarn and other supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 11 & older. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. 940-349-8752. Drum Lodge – 7-9pm. With Edward Henderson. A transformational sound event inviting you to enter your inner strength. Using drum ceremony we heal and pray inner and outer peace. $25. Location is a private home. RSVP, Star Coyote Sound Temple: 512-788-1236, JodiSacredSound@gmail.com. StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com. First Friday Dance – 7-9:30pm. Refreshment served. Free dance lessons with paid admission of $5/person. Lewisville Senior Activity Center, 1950A S Valley Pkwy, Lewisville. 972-219-5050.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 DORBA Beginner Clinic – Consists of basic instruction including bike setup, safety, trail etiquette and basic bike handling skills. After the instructional portion, there will be a group ride of the trail. More info & to RSVP: dorba.org. Prairie Tour – 9-11am. Experience the beauty of fall on the prairie as LLELA staff lead a walking tour. Minimum age 10 yrs. $10. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-3930 or LisaCole@unt.edu. LLELA.org. What about the Bobcat – 10:15-11:45am. Learn about The Bobcat from Dr. Jessica Healy, Assistant Professor of Biology, Austin College. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com. Read to Rover – 11am. See Nov 5 listing. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Fall Festival – 1-8pm. A fundraiser to support Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center. Includes activities for all ages: games, horseshoe tournament, hay rides and a camp fire with drumming and storytelling. Raffle and silent auction. Food and drinks for sale. $5 entry fee. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.
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savethedate TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Mom’s Day Out (All Adults Welcome) – 11:30am12:30pm. Kris Sands and Jodi Roberts co-lead your weekly inner peace reset with sound healing, relaxation and energy balancing. $20. Location is a private home. RSVP, Star Coyote Sound Temple: 512-788-1236, JodiSacredSound@gmail.com. StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com. Teen Advisory Board – 6:30-8pm. Help plan and run library programs. Discuss books, movies and music. Work on service related projects and earn community service hours. Ages 11-18. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. For more info, Juli Gonzalez: 940-349-8741. Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Dan Leffel will present photographs of hiking trails of Central Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, and will cover the Alaska Inside Passage, including whales and bears. Free. REI Dallas, 4515 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Dallas. Kirk Miller: 972-699-1687.
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savethedate WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Emotional Freedom Technique – 6-7:30pm. EFT is an acupressure technique to optimize emotional health. It’s simple and easy to use, and has successfully helped patients conquer fears, cravings, traumas and unresolved health issues. Free. HealthWorks, 2317 Coit Rd, Ste B, Plano. Shari Miles: 972-612-1800. HealthWorksTX.com.
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savethedate SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Natural Networking: Third Thurdays, Plano iNaturalist Workshop – 7pm. Hands-on training and exploration of iNaturalist.org website. Learn how to join, how the site works and most of all how you can participate in LLELA’s citizen science project. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W Main St, Lewisville. Space limited; register: LLELAfriends@gmail.com.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Jackson Pollock: Splatter Painting – 3:30pm. Learn about the artist and create splatter art. Ages 5-8. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. 940-349-8752. Green Seminar: Build Your Own Rain Barrel – 6:30-8pm. Learn about rainwater harvesting and build own barrel. Find out how to collect and direct the rain in ways that create backyard beauty, lessen the dependence on using city water in the garden, and reduce runoff. $50/barrel. Fire Station #7, 861 S Independence Pkwy, McKinney. Info & register: 972-547-7335, Green@McKinneyTexas.org. Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30-8:30pm. Meet fellow vegan and veg-curious folks for a great evening of drinks, fun and discussion on vegan goings-on in the Metroplex. Location varies. For more info: Drinks. DallasVegan.com.
savethedate THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Critical Issues about Long-Term Care – 7-8:30pm. Even if retirement is years away, you need this information. The goal is to provide you with the information and strategies so you can make clear decisions for yourself or when helping your parents or other family members. Free. Outside Investment Advisors, 6401 W Eldorado Pkwy. Seating limited; register: 214-937-9905 or OutsideIA.com.
Native American Indian Camp – Nov 15-16. Our camp is named after the Native American Indian Tribe that lived in its immediate area, the Tonkawas. This camp will explore, through lots of fun activities, this particular tribe along with other plains Indians. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com. Trinity Trash Bash – 8-11:30am. Join Keep Lewisville Beautiful and the City of Lewisville to help with a community-wide cleanup of Lake Lewisville, the Elm fork of the Trinity River, along with Lewisville creeks, streams, and waterways. Includes educational expo and community recycling drive. Lake Park, 600 Sandy Beach Rd, Lewisville. To register: 972-538-5949 or KeepLewisvilleBeautiful.org. Compost Fair – 9am-12pm. Learn the basics of turning that garden debris into garden gold through composting. Learn what to put in, what to leave out, and how to mix, moisten and manage your way to successful soil enrichment. Free; participants eligible to purchase a C.E. Shepherd compost bin ($120 value) for $20 after attending the Compost Fair. Chase Oaks Church, 281 Legacy Dr, Plano. Registration required by Nov 12: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com. Texas Recycles Day Celebration & One Stop Drop – 9am-12pm. Give unwanted items new life, including bicycles, smart phones, books, clothing, eye glasses, pet products, knitting supplies and blankets. Visit the compost fair (pre-registration required), the New Leash on Life Mobile Animal Shelter, secure document shredding (2 box limit/ household) and get to operate a recycling truck. Free. Chase Oaks Church, 281 Legacy Dr, Plano. Info, Melinda Haggerty: 972-941-5294. Plano.gov/1651/ Trash-Recycling-Services. Read to Rover – 10am. See Nov 5 listing. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752. Family Fun with Board Games – 12-5pm. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of board games,
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from classics to cooperative board games like “Max the Cat,” which encourages teamwork to beat the game, not each other. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. 940-349-8752.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Family Fun with Board Games – 2-4pm. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of board games, from classics to cooperative board games like “Max the Cat,” which encourages teamwork to beat the game, not each other. Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St, Denton. 940-349-8752.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 No Paintbrushes Allowed: Painting with Leaves – 11am. Ages 3-5 experience sensory art using both unusual and everyday items to create open-ended works of art. Will read a book that ties into item. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. Registration required: 940-349-8752.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Nature Awareness Day Camp: Coniferous Forests – 9:30am-2:30pm. Learn about the plants and animals in your own backyard in the North Texas area. Become comfortable and knowledgeable in your own environment. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc., 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com. North Texas Environment Meetup – 7:30pm. Topic: Lobbying For Change. Also will discuss latest environmental news. Meet other like-minded environmentally-conscious people. Snappy Salads, 5930 W Park Blvd, Plano. Meetup.com/ Environmentalists.
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savethedate THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Natural Networking: Lunch & Learn – 11:30am-1pm. Business owners and professionals who help people live better by promoting health, wellness, sustainability, personal growth, integrative medicine, healthy kids and pets, financial well-being and peace of mind, please join us as we connect our community. Meets 3rd Thurs each month. Open group. Menu includes salads and gluten-free pizza. Hosted by Natural Awakenings North Texas Magazine. Networking is $10 (cash only) or support our host restaurant by purchasing your own lunch and there is no charge for meeting. Held at Palio’s Pizza Café, 1941 Preston Rd, Ste 1004, Plano. RSVP important; space limited. Email your details to NAMS@NA-NTX.com. Dallas DownRiver Club Meeting – 7pm. Canoeing, kayaking and rafting club. Roma’s, 7402 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-373-0500. More info, Dale Harris: 972-680-2727 or Dale_Harris@ sbcglobal.net.
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savethedate THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 7 Secret Factors to Pregnancy Workshop – 7-8:30pm. Learn 7 secret factors that keep women from getting pregnant and what to do about it. Whether you’re struggling with infertility or just thinking of trying soon, join Jill Baumann, certified nutrition consultant, in this pivotal talk that could lead to a major breakthrough for you. Free. HealthWorks Mart, SW corner of Parker & Independence, Plano. Jill Baumann: 214-675-5607.
savethedate THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Budget Yoga or Making and Keeping a Christmas Budget – 7-8:30pm. With the holidays around the corner, so many people blow their budget on all the “good deals” that it can take you months into the New Year to get paid off. Budget Yoga, Developing Greater Financial Strength. Free. Outside Investment Advisors, 6401 W Eldorado Pkwy. Seating limited; register: 214-937-9905 or OutsideIA.com. Sustainability Series: Energy – 7-8:30pm. This class will shed light onto where your energy comes from, simple ways to reduce your energy usage, and illuminate alternative energy sources. Free. Harrington Library, 1501 18th St, Plano. LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Fall Sensory Time – 10am. Create, make and take fall-themed sensory bags for preschoolers. Sensory bags are a great way for children to expand their sense of touch, creativity, and discovery. Denton Public Library, South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln, Denton. 940-349-8752.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Native American Indian Camp – Nov 22-23. Our camp is named after the Native American Indian Tribe that lived in its immediate area, the Tonkawas. This camp will explore, through lots of fun activities, this particular tribe along with other plains Indians. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.
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International Games Day – 1-5pm. Celebrate International Games Day with tabletop games, life-size board games, video games, and video game tournaments. Denton Public Library, North Branch, 600 N Locust St, Denton. 940-349-8752.
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savethedate SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 TUF Turkey 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run – 8am. Sponsored by Transform U Fitness whose mission is to raise needed funds for Journey to Dream dedicated to assisting homeless, abandoned and at risk youth in the Lewisville area. Transform U Fitness, 1565 W Main St, Ste 240, Lewisville. 214-577-9641. TUFBodies.com. Sherman Parks & Recreation Holiday Bazaar – 9am-3pm. Sherman Municipal Ballroom, 405 N Rusk St. 903-892-7344. Plano Christmas Market – Nov 22 & 23. 9am5pm, Sat; 12-4pm, Sun. Fun and free event showcases holiday decorations, jewelry and clothing for adults and children, along with candles and soaps. Also selections of salsas, jams, nuts and dips for gifts or holiday parties. Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Rd, Plano. More info: Plano.gov. Nature Awareness Day Camp: Coniferous Forests – 9:30am-2:30pm. Learn about the plants and animals in your own backyard in the North Texas area. Become comfortable and knowledgeable in your own environment. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc., 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com. Harvesting the Sun through Solar Energy – 11am-12:30pm. Learn the basics of harnessing one of our most valuable renewable energy sources: solar. Expert Dan Lepinski will teach participants how to harvest solar for home use, which helps ease pressures on the environment. Free. Biodiversity Ed Center, 367 Freeport Pkwy, Coppell. CoppellCommunityGarden.org. 6-Gong Sound Healing – 6-8pm. Sound Therapy with 6 large gongs. De-stress, healing and deep relaxation with a sonic sound journey. Bring mats. $30. Location is a private home. RSVP, Star Coyote Sound Temple: 512-788-1236, JodiSacredSound@ gmail.com. StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Connemara Meadow Preserve Open House – 1-5pm. Experience what makes this natural oasis in the middle of suburbia so special, and always surprising. Free. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. ConnemaraConservancy.org.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Thanksgiving at Camp Tonkawa – 12pm, can arrive; 3pm, dinner. Out-of-towners more than welcome to come the night before. Or just come out for desert, if have another meal to attend. Bring: food, enough to feed the amount of people in your party, beverages, own dishes (non-disposable). Camp fire at dark. Set up a time to horseback ride: 12-2pm for $10/30 mins. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. RSVP: 940440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Tibetan Bowl Gratitude Meditation – 2-3:30pm. A ceremony to receive and give gratitude. Relax and breathe using the gentle sounds of ancient Tibetan bowls to enhance your thank you. $25. Location is a private home. RSVP, Star Coyote Sound Temple: 512-788-1236, JodiSacredSound@gmail.com. StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com.
savethedate SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Beauty & The Beast: A Traditional British Panto – Nov 29-Dec 28. 7:30pm, Fri; 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Sat; 1:30pm & 5pm, Sun. Theatre Britain presents the world premiere of pantomime by Jackie Mellor-Guin. Includes wacky characters, the dame, a ghost, a black light scene and audience participation. $21/adults, $16/students/seniors (60+), $11/under age 14. The Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Ave, Plano. Tickets & more info: 972-490-4202 or Theatre-Britain.com.
Murphy Christmas in the Park – 5-8pm. Includes photos with Santa and live reindeer, marshmallow roasting, school choirs, a DJ and food vendors. The Rad Hatter returns, helping kids of all ages create one-of-a-kind hats out of paper sacks. The official city Christmas tree will be lit by Mayor Eric Barna. Free admission & parking. Murphy Municipal Complex, 206 N Murphy Rd. MurphyTX.org/334/ Christmas-In-The-Park. Critical Issues about Long-Term Care – 7-8:30pm. Even if retirement is years away, you need this information. The goal is to provide you with the information and strategies so you can make clear decisions for yourself or when helping your parents or other family members. Free. Outside Investment Advisors, 6401 W Eldorado Pkwy. Seating limited; register: 214-937-9905 or OutsideIA.com.
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savethedate FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 Christmas at Coventry: Annual Pottery Sale and Open House – Dec 5 & 6. 5-9pm, Fri; 9am-2pm, Sat. A unique shopping experience. Coventry’s annual Christmas shopping event is a perfect way to give a gift that was made with purpose. Enjoy our snacks and purchase pottery made by adults with special needs with loving care. The Coventry Reserve, 2006 Parker Rd, St. Paul. 972-636-8498. CoventryReserve.org.
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sunday Sunday Morning Rides – Various start times and lengths. Richardson Bikemart, Southeast corner of Campbell Rd & Coit Rd, in the front parking lot. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972231-3993. Teen/Adult Horse Club – 11am-5pm. Do you have horse experience, but wish to ride and learn more? Join the Camp Tonkawa Horse club. This Sunday club is for Adults, children come on Saturdays, Homeschoolers on Mondays. $15. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. For restrictions & details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com/Classes/Horse_club.shtml. Visit the Cats – 11am-6pm, Sun & Sat. A selfguided tour to learn about the animals that call InSync home. Helpful volunteers available to answer any questions. $10/adult, $7/senior (65+), $7/child (4-12), free/under 4. In-Sync Exotics, 3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie. 972-442-6888. InSyncExotics.com. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – 2-3pm. 3rd Sun. Get info on local resources, education and support. Open to anyone whose loved one may be affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Autumn Leaves of McKinney, 175 Plateau Dr, McKinney. 972-542-0606. ZSmith@AutumnLeavesLiving.com. Nature Explore Family Club – 3-4pm. 1st Sun. Also 1st Mon, 9-10am. Event aims to connect children and families with nature through fun, ageappropriate activities. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.
monday savethedate MONDAY Robert Muller School and Center for Living Ethics: Tea, Talk, Tour – 9:30am. 1st Mon. We invite you to come learn more about our heart-centered, scientific, loving, intuitive and co-creative approach to learning. Robert Muller School, 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview. RSVP requested: 214-544-8338. CenterForLivingEthics.org. Overeaters Anonymous – 12pm. Weekly Mon-Fri. A 12-step recovery program for compulsive eating. Prairie Creek Baptist Church, 3201 W 15th St, Plano. 972-238-0333. Angela’s Open Mic Night – 6pm. Grab your guitar, keyboard, banjo, etc and come show us what you got. Also offer live music every Thurs, Fri & Sat in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere where we feature comfort food and great spirits. Free. Angela’s at the Crosswalk, 1010 E 15th, Plano. 972-633-9500. AngelasCrosswalk.com.
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Beekeeping Meeting – 6:30pm. 2nd Mon. Beginner to experienced keepers welcome, ages 8-80. Free. Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association. Collin College Conference Center (Central Park Campus), 2200 W University Dr, McKinney. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-843-8084. CCHBA.org. Monday Night Ride at Arbor Hills – 6:30pm. Bring bike, helmet and light. Meet at the trail head at Arbor Hills. More info: DORBA.org. Native Plant Society Meeting – 7pm. 3rd Mon. Guest speakers on topics related to native plants and habitats. Free. Dallas Chapter Native Plant Society. REI Outdoor Equipment Store, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. 866-527-4918. Open Stage – 7pm-12am. An opportunity to practice performance on a stage with an engaged and supportive audience. Performers sign up to show off their skills in a 5-min time slot, which we film and share with the performer to help hone their craft. After variety show, practice any and all types of performing art. $5 cover, 21+. House of Poets, 580 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 199, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-494-0952.
tuesday savethedate TUESDAY Healthy Eating Tours – 10am & 4pm. Learn how to make healthier choices, using our ANDI scoring system. Learn how to read labels; build menus around plant-based foods low in fat to ensure highly nutrient dense meals. Whole Foods Market, 2201 Preston Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729. Dallas Museum of Art – 11am-3pm. 1st Tues. Programming designed specifically for children age 5 and under and their families, but all ages welcome. Art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas. 214-922-1200. Yoga for Runners – 6:45-7:45pm. 20-wk program, less than $8/session. Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. For details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244. Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-380-4030. HeardMuseum.org. PTAS Chapter Meetings – 7pm, refreshments; 7:30pm, meeting & program. 4th Tues, Sept-Nov & Jan-May. All meetings and other activities open to everyone. PTAS offers interesting programs and wonderful guest speakers at our meetings that bring a great variety of expertise and excitement to the
Public Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adults celebrating brains and brews through conversation and presenters from diverse fields in science and history. Different bar or restaurant location each month. For location details: FWMuseum.org/PublicKnowledge.
wednesday Nature Awareness Club – 9:30am-2:30pm. 2nd Wed &/or Thurs; Club members choose one day each month. Learn about our local North Texas plants and animals, through activities, games, and nature walks. Bring your Nature Journals and pencils. Children 4 & up. $15. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Pre-registration required, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 940-440-8382.
savethedate wednesday Business Opportunity: LegalShield – 11:45am1pm. Learn how to generate extra daily cash or full-time income sharing very affordable legal and identity theft plans by LegalShield. Work at your own pace and style; promote the casual referral to friends and family, or work business accounts, HR benefit plans or broad consumer markets. $15 includes entree, drink and gratuity. Razzoos, 3904 Dallas Pkwy, N of Parker Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings, Pam: PamelaWidom@yahoo.com. Breastfeeding Cafe – 12-1pm. Designed to offer support to all nursing mothers from newborn challenges to toddler strikes, all breastfeeding moms welcome to join us to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. Cafe is attended by a Certified Lactation Counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Baby scale available to do before and after weights. You may turn up at any time during the cafe to ask your questions. Free. 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-371-5448. Frisco Noon Lions Club – 12-1pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Friendships, fun and fulfilling. Come share the joy of community involvement and fellowship while helping make the world a better place. Designed for busy small business owners and professional and works well for the time conscious individual (stay at home mom, student, retiree). All welcome, ages 18 & up. Free. Buy own lunch if wish to eat. For details, Brandy Miles & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-335-2487 or Brandy@ MarilynKuhlman.com.
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membership. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. Program details: PrairieAndTimbers.org.
limited. $10. Market Street Culinary School, 6100 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney. Reserve spot now & mention Natural Awakenings North Texas: 972548-5167. Evening Social Runs/Walks – 6:30pm. Post party new restaurant each 6 weeks. All levels welcome. Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244. Organic Society Meeting – 6:30pm, seed & info exchange; 7pm, meeting. 3rd Wed. Denton Organic Society. Denton Senior Center, 509 N Bell Ave, Denton. 940-382-8551. Sport Watch Tech Clinics – 6:30pm. 2nd Wed. Garmin, Polar, Nike, Times, Moto, Soleus. Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244.
thursday Free Admission & Wildlife Program – 9am-9pm. 3rd Thurs. Admission and parking free. 7:15pm, Special Program: Saving Our Birds, The work of the Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. 214-309-5801. Lunch Hour Yoga – 11:30am-12:20pm. Class utilizes the Franklin Method and Smart Spine along with various types of yoga for relaxation and rejuvenation. $15. Pilates for Life, 103 W Belmont Dr, Allen. 214-704-3070. CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with 125 trained instructors. Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-770-6872. TexasCPR.com. Dallas Organic Garden Club – 6:30pm, refreshments; 7pm, meeting. 4th Thurs, except Nov & Dec. Free. REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway, Dallas. DOGC.org. Fitness in the Square (FITS): Part of Be Fit Frisco – 6:30-7:30pm. A free one-hour exercise class in the courtyard in front of Frisco City Hall. For kids 10+ to adults. Bring water, towel, and appropriate
clothing and shoes. The type of workout changes each month. Bring your family and move together. Be Fit Frisco, Frisco City Hall Square, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. 972-292-6501. Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club – 6:308:30pm. 4th Thurs except Nov & Dec. Hear local speakers presenting a variety of topics. REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway, Dallas. gdogc.org. Power Yoga – 6:45-7:45pm. In conjunction with Luke’s Locker Allen, class meets at Allen Yoga Center, 915 Market St, Allen. Details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244. Dallas Down-River Club Meeting – 7pm. 3rd Thurs. Canoeing, kayaking and rafting club. Roma’s, 7402 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-373-0500. More info, Dale Harris: 972-680-2727 or Dale_Harris@ sbcglobal.net. Men’s Only Pilates – 8pm. Class utilizes all the Pilates equipment. $15. Pilates for Life, 103 W Belmont Dr, Allen. 214-704-3070.
friday Free Mom & Kids Yoga – 5:30-6pm. 1st Fri. Find out how our Multisensory Kids Yoga can help improve your child’s focus and grades while keeping you both fit at the same time. SMARTS Club, 8780 Preston Trace Blvd, Frisco. Registration required & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214872-8592. Free Community Yoga – 6-7pm. 1st Fri. Suitable for all levels. Learn to breathe, relax and renew. Space limited. Free. Transform U Fitness, 1565 W Main St, Lewisville. Pre-registration required: 972-849-9666. Acoustic Jam Session – 7pm. Weekly open jam and song circle. All acoustic instruments and levels welcome. All music genres welcome. Sponsored by the Visual Art League of Lewisville. Free. MCL Grand, 100 N Charles, Lewisville. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-444-0825. Community Dance – 7-9:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Live Music, varied styles. Fun for all ages 21 and up. $5/ person Denton Senior Center, 509 North Bell Ave, Denton. For details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 940-349-8720. Square and Round Dance for Fitness and Fun – 7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. Individuals and couples of all ages welcome. Texas Reelers, 820 W Arapaho,
Art History Brown Bag Series – 12:30-1:30pm. 1st Wed. Presented by Annie Royer. A look at the “isms” including cubism, romanticism, modernism and impressionism. How did one “ism” influence the next? How did artists influence and challenge each other? Series will heighten one’s appreciation of art and provide insight into the mind of the artist. Free. Heard-Craig Carriage House located, 205 1/2 W Hunt St, McKinney. 972-569-6909. Adults with Special Needs Cooking Classes – 6-8pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Call for details. Space
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saturday Denton Rugby – We are always looking for new recruits in Dallas Fort Worth Area. Email for more info about how to join. Currently we have players that live in Lewisville, Flower Mound, Keller, Southlake, Frisco and many others. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings to Jason Millerd: JMillerd@TWU.edu. Operation Kindness – 3rd Sat. No Kill animal shelter brings animals for adoption. Weather permitting. Whole Foods Market, outside store, 2201 Preston Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729. Pathfinders Fun Cycling – A free, non-competitive riding group for all cycling skill levels. Short, weekly bicycle rides for the purpose of fun and exercise. All rides held on the weekend, less than 20 miles and include a food destination and a “no rider left behind” policy. Routes and destinations change each week. For more info: Facebook.com/ CycleHighlandVillage. Saturday Morning Rides – Various start times and lengths. Richardson Bikemart, Southeast corner of Campbell Rd & Coit Rd, in the front parking lot. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-231-3993. Small Fry Sports Classes – A skills and developmental sports class for boys and girls ages 3 & 4. Each month offers a different sport which allows children to develop new skills and gain exposure to all sports offered at the Y. Parents participate alongside their child during this fun and active class. $20/YMCA Family Member, $40/everyone else. Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 Main St, Frisco. Trey Gilmore: 214-297-9622. Coppell Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 22. 8am12pm. Seasonal produce for the North Texas area, natural meats and eggs, seafood, organic dairy products, honey, teas, breads, mixes, flowers, plants, and more. Coppell Farmers’ Market, Corner of Bethel & S Coppell Rds, Coppell. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: CFM@CoppellCommunityGarden.org. CoppellCommunityGarden.org. McKinney Farmers’ Market at Chestnut Square – Thru Nov 22. 8am-12pm. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. Locally grown
Christmas at Coventry: Dec. 5-6, Saint Paul and produced food and craft items. Live music. 315 S Chestnut St, McKinney. 972-562-8790. McKinneyFarmersMarket.com. Saint Michael’s Farmers’ Market – Thru early Nov. 8am-12pm. Shop local and fresh, with farmers/ growers who practice natural, sustainable, organic farming and are within a 150-mile radius of Dallas County. Baked goods, tamales, cheeses, eggs, local honey, meats, and pastas also available. Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave at Colgate Rd, Dallas. SaintMichaelsMarket.com. Recycling: Electronics – 9-11am. The city of Plano encourages residents to bring all old electronic devices (not being used) to this site for proper disposal. For details, location & mention North Texas edition of Natural Awakenings: 972-769-4150.
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Waste Collection Program – 9am-12pm. 2nd Sat. For Lewisville residents; must bring driver’s license for proof of residency. A convenient, safe and environmentally sound way to get rid of waste materials that should not be put into the landfill. City of Lewisville Residential Convenience Center, 330 W Jones St. CityOfLewisville.com.
Sunday Mountain Bike Group Ride – 6pm. Open to all levels. Informal and leaderless. Food, fun and riding. Food served after the riding. Location changes weekly. For details & location: BBishop@Bikemart.com. Stargeezer Star Party – 6:30-9:30pm. 1st Sat. Bring the whole family. Star parties begin at sunset, weather permitting. Free. Spring Park, Jonandrea Ln, Garland. TASObserving.org.
Free One-Hour Seminars – 10am. Topics: gardening, beekeeping, rainwater collection, goat milking, poultry. Ploughshare Institute for Sustainable Living, 7781 Gholson Rd, Waco. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 254-754-9663.
Frisco StarFest – Sunset-10:30pm. 2nd Sat. Approximately a dozen telescopes will be set up for your viewing pleasure. Weather permitting. Free. Frisco Commons Park. TASObserving.org.
Power Yoga Flow – 10-11:15am. With Crystal. Designed for proficient to advanced yoga students. Build strength and flexibility in this challenging and invigorating class. Meet and practice outdoors on our beautiful deck. $15 or class pass. Pilates for Life, 200 S Austin Dr, Allen. 214-704-3070. Pilates-ForLife.com.
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Frisco Humane Society Adoption – 12-4pm. 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat. We invite you to meet and greet some of the wonderful dogs and cats available for adoption from Frisco Humane Society. PetSmart in Frisco, 3333 Preston Rd. 972-498-8980.
Greenville Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec 15. 9am12pm. 2400 Lee St on Bois d’Arc, Greenville. 972251-1532. GreenvilleFarmersMarket.com.
Kid’s Fish – 11am-1pm. Ages 4-11. The opportunity to go outside to our pond and do some live fishing (weather permitting). If bad weather will have a scavenger hunt. Free. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 2501 Bass Pro Dr, Grapevine. 972-724-2018.
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Kayak down the Elm Fork – 12-3pm. 3rd Sat. Whether have lots of river time under your belt or have never set foot in a kayak, you’re welcome here. Kayak Power provides equipment and instruction followed by a 6-mile trip down the Elm Fork to a shuttle vehicle. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Reservation required: 214-669-1663.
Heard Nature Photographers Club – 1:30pm. 2nd Sat. Speakers and discussions. Topics include how-to and technique discussions and travelogue presentations. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-462-7314.
Second Saturday for Youth – 10-11:30am. For youngsters aged 4-10; children 6 & under must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, A/V Classroom, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Reservations necessary: 903-786-2826.
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Homestead Open House – 12-3pm. 3rd Sat. Time subject to change during heat of summer. The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is home to several historic structures, most notably the Minor-Porter Log House, which dates to about 1869. Volunteers on hand to guide visitors through the structures and answer questions in this informal tour. Visitors welcome to arrive at any time during the open hours and tour at their own pace. Regular admission to LLELA: $5/person; free/age 5 & under. No additional charge for tour. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-7980.
Dairy Farm Tours – By appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk and treat bags for the children. $5/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 CR 446 Gainesville. 940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com. First Aid Classes, CPR & Babysitter Training – Various days. Monthly at various branches. For specific info on cost, space availability, times: YMCADallas.org. Dallas Farmers’ Market – 8am-6pm. Year round. One-stop shop for all your produce, meat, floral and specialty-food needs. Farmers from 150 miles around come to give you the chance to “buy locally.” 1010 S Pearl Expwy, Dallas. DallasFarmersMarket.org.
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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBS
Xie Yin, L.Ac., M.D. (China) 9555 Lebanon Rd, Bldg 10, Ste 1003 Frisco 75035 972-335-2626 • YinsClinic.com Our goal is to provide effective, all-natural ad drug free solutions to infertility, stress, pain relief, allergies, migraine, and more. Whether you are dealing with health issues that are affecting your life quality or seeking to enhance your wellness, acupuncture can help you. Trained in China with more than 24 years of experience in acupuncture and herbal medicine. See ad, page 5.
DAPHNE ACUPUNCTURE CENTER
Daphne Su, L.Ac., M.D. (China) 4101 Spring Creek Pkwy, Ste 200, Plano 75024 972-665-8618 • DaphneAcupunctureCenter.com I'm a third generation Chinese Medicine doctor (China) and dedicated to helping people live a physically healthy and emotionally balanced life. Through acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, I help my patients with pain management as well as relief from allergies, arthritis, asthma, Bell's palsy, fibromyalgia, insomnia, infertility, high blood pressure, headaches and more. See ad, page 26.
AYURVEDA THE BALANCED YOGI
Peggy Breeze 972-658-1600 • TheBalancedYogi.com Achieve optimal health with Ayurveda, the ancient healing practice that balances body, mind, and spirit. I provide comprehensive assessments that uncover your imbalances, create customized diet and lifestyle plans to help you achieve your wellness goals, offer Ayurvedic therapies and online consultations. Let me help you harmonize and energize your life.
BEAUTY
SALT ESCAPE
2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano 75075 972-378-4945 • SaltEscape.com Adults and children can relax in our salt rooms while breathing in natural salt with its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, accelerating nasal clearance and improving lung function. Separate salt playroom with viewing window for children. Salt room yoga, onsite massage therapy and onsite reflexology available. See ad, page 15.
Robin Bollinger, Licensed IM Trainer Near Preston Rd and Main St, Frisco 214-693-9601 • PerformanceRev.wordpress.com Interactive Metronome training (IM) is a drug free, performance enhancement program that improves your brain-body connections. IM can help you reduce stress, improve concentration and focus, optimize opportunities to learn, improve performance in work-life or sports, recover from brain trauma, and overcome lifelong challenges many people think are "normal". See ad, page 5.
CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTIC VILLA
Dr. Catherine Kuiken, D.C., Certified Acupuncturist 8762 Preston Trace Blvd, Frisco 75033 469-888-4749 • TheChiropracticVilla.com Chiropractic, acupuncture and massage wellness center conveniently located near Main and Preston in Frisco.
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Phthalate-free. Locally owned and hand-crafted; available exclusively online. See ad, page 40.
NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE HAIR COLOR STUDIOS
9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com
Zhangping Lu, D.C., L.Ac., M.D. (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr. Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. All natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 9.
See full listing under Hair Salon. See ad, page 30.
Acupuncture, Herbs & Nutrition 2121 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Ste 107 Plano 75023 972-704-3730 • PattiCareyLAC.com
ALLERGY RELIEF
GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME
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PATTI CAREY, L.AC.
After years in Western medicine, I finally found a way to really help people heal, relieve pain and reduce stress. In my practice I utilize acupuncture (with or without needles), herbal medicine, nutrition and energetics to help you create and maintain the healthy body you deserve. See ad, page 37.
BRAIN TRAINING
BEDDING SAMINA HEALTHY SLEEP CONCEPTS In the Dallas Design District 2217 Vantage St, #200, Dallas 75207 214-960-4535 ext. 3 • Samina.US Samina@Pummer.com
SPINAL DECOMPRESSION AND CHIROPRACTIC CENTER
Dr. Vince Baugher, D.C. 2500 Lillian Miller Pkwy, Denton 76210 940-484-6336 • SpinalDecompression.net
Samina beds are active healthy sleep systems that incorporate orthopedic support and unparalleled comfort and convenience. Each is handcrafted using only natural materials such as: Organic virgin sheep’s wool padding, natural, untreated ash wood, natural rubber, and organic cotton and wool fabrics. Samina also offers bioactive duvets, grounding pads, and orthopedic and nursing pillows. See ad, page 31.
In delivering quality chiropractic care, our approach is simple, gentle and relaxing. We have been able to save literally hundreds of patients from surgery with the new technology of Spinal Decompression. See ad, page 2.
Nature, like man, sometimes weeps from gladness. ~Benjamin Disraeli
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SYNERGY BALANCE
Dr. Cecilia Yu, D.C.; NUCCA practitioner 12740 Hillcrest Road, Ste 138, Dallas 75230 972-387-4700 • MySynergyBalance.com By aligning the first vertebrae through a precise NUCCA adjustment, Dr. Yu eliminates nerve interference from the brain stem. Such interference can manifest itself in any manner including Scoliosis, skin conditions, behavioral disorders, herniated discs or joint problems. Unlike traditional chiropractic, even traditional upper-cervical chiropractic, there is no popping, cracking or twisting and a NUCCA adjustment holds longer which means you return far less often. See ad, page 21.
CLEANING THE PURE LIVING COMPANY
DAIRY CIRCLE N FAMILY DAIRY
Michelle and Tommy Neu 4 Miles West of I-35; on US 82, Lindsay 76240 940-372-0343 • CircleNDairy.com State-permitted dairy licensed to sell fresh, all natural unprocessed grade A raw milk. Visit us at the farm to learn why our great-tasting, fresh, raw milk is a safe and naturally healthier choice for your family. Call us to schedule a tour to see a working family farm and be sure to visit our on-site store for fresh raw white and chocolate milk, cream, free-range eggs and more. See ad, page 20.
DECLUTTERING / ORGANIZING SERVICES
972-975-7873 ThePureLivingCo.com
THE DECLUTTERBUG
The Pure Living Company specializes in keeping your precious living environment clean and green. Did you know most of cleaning agents on the market today are toxic & there are no regulatory agencies that monitor those products in your home? If your home is toxic, it makes you toxic too leading to bad health problems such as asthma, headaches, and even cancer. We pride ourselves in using only natural ingredients in order to protect you, your family, and your furry friends. See ad, page 29.
Now is a perfect time to declutter. Let me help you turn cluttered areas of your home into perfect, peaceful spaces. Moving? I can help you with the process of decluttering while packing up your home and/or unpacking and making your new home cozy. Serving the North Texas area. See ad, page 26.
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE HEALTHWORKS
2317 Coit Road, Ste B, Plano 75075 972-612-1800 Whole body & lifestyle healthcare rejuvenating your body from the inside out. Comprehensive healthcare— naturally. Visit our website to view our schedule of free workshops. See ad, page 13.
CRYOTHERAPY BELOW ZERO CRYO SAUNA
Justin Miller, Owner 8715 Lebanon Rd, Frisco 75034 469-362-8191 • BelowZeroCryo.com Initially used exclusively by pro athletes, the cryosauna is a high-tech machine that helps reduce inflammation, improve sleep, boost immune system, burns calories, aides in detoxing and distressing, improves skin conditions, reverses signs of aging and aid in muscle recovery. Safe and natural therapy, cryotherapy is perfect for those who have grown tired of other therapeutic methods that may only mask symptoms. See ad, page 19.
Anita Sisler 339-832-1220 • TheDeclutterbug.biz
DENTISTRY DENTAL STUDIO OF CARROLLTON Drs. Robert and Sandhya 2005 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton 75010 972-395-0150 • DSofCarrollton.com And 331 W Harwood Rd, Hurst 76054 817-282-4539
Approaching dentistry from a natural, whole body health perspective, we make teeth beautiful, keep them healthy and offer honest education on how balanced structures in the face/mouth can affect your overall health. Serving adults, children and apprehensive clients, at our state-of-the-art facility we offer the cutting-edge "DNA Appliance"; a small device which addresses snoring and sleep apnea, mercury free fillings and crowns, teeth whitening, Clear Braces, TMJ pain and much more. See ad, page 14.
DINING PURE PLATES
8549 Gaylord Pkwy, Ste 103, Frisco 214-494-8038 • Pure-Plates.com Fresh, perfectly portioned meals and delicious specialty drinks that taste great, are sustainably grown and provide specific health benefits.
SHANDIZ MEDITERRANEAN GRILL & MARKET 4013 W Parker Rd, Plano 75093 972-943-8885
Halal meats, fresh produce, groceries and flat bread baked on-site.
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THE SALAD STOP
3685 Preston Rd, Frisco 75034 972-377-7867 Fresh and nutritious, locally grown food.
EDUCATION ROBERT MULLER SCHOOL
Vicki Johnston, Founding Director 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview 75069 214-544-8338 • CenterForLivingEthics.org Are you seeking a learning environment that nurtures the whole child? Children thrive in heartcentered relationships that cultivate whole-being intelligence through nature, creativity, discovery, storytelling, meaningful learning and individual projects. Full and part-time programs available. We welcome you to our monthly Tea, Talk and a Tour.
WILLOW BEND ACADEMY
2220 Coit Rd, Ste 500, Plano 75075 972-599-7882 • WillowBendAcademy.com And 101 E Southwest Pkwy, Ste 101 Lewisville 75067 972-436-3839 • WillowBendAcademy.com SACS-accredited educational alternative that offers individualized, mastery-based instruction for grades 4-12. On-campus and home-study options. Middle and high school international students are welcome. We provide Form I-20.
ENERGY HEALING Holistic Energy Practice, LLC
Kris Sands, Healing Touch Certified Practitioner Star Coyote Sound Temple, Plano 75023 214-236-4037 • HolisticEnergyPractice.com Experience healing from posttraumatic stress, allergies, chronic conditions to emotional/physical trauma. Benefits of this non-invasive energy healing include: relief of anxiety and pain, increased relaxation, improved immune system, wound healing and increased health and sense of well-being. Works for animals too. See ad, page 26.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR WENDELL BROCK, MBA, CHFC Outside Investment Advisors 214-937-9905 • OutsideIA.com Blog: OutsideEconomics.com
Improve your fiscal health and reduce your physical stress by learning strategies to keep more of what you earn. Reducing financial stress will greatly improve the quality of your life. It is through preparation that we obtain peace of mind. Sign up to receive our blog posts.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE JENNIFER ENGLES, MD
Functional and Nutritional Medicine 14330 Midway Rd, Building 1, Ste 121 Dallas 75244 972-930-0260 • JenniferEngelsMD.com As a licensed MD practicing functional and nutritional medicine, I find the possible nutritional deficiencies, food sensitivities, and hormonal imbalances that could be contributing to your symptoms. I identify your risk factors for breast cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and metabolic syndrome; then devise a personalized diet, nutrition and lifestyle program that can help minimize your risk factors and move you toward healing and optimum health.
GREEN PEST CONTROL NATURAL PEST SOLUTIONS
469-585-0234 • GuysInGreen.com Eco-friendly residential and commercial pest control using botanical products. We control all types of insect pests including termites, mosquitoes, ants, roaches and fleas without the use of harsh, dangerous chemicals. We offer programs from a single pest one time treatment to a comprehensive total protection plan. Call to schedule your Free inspection. See ad, page 26.
HAIR SALON HAIR COLOR STUDIOS
9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com Open seven days a week. Our coloring stylists love to work with the wonder-ful alternative products we have that are made from natural extracts and yogurt. These exquisite products, such as NAYO, Neuma and Moroccan Oil, actually do improve your hair quality so we in turn can help you look your most radiant while you're out-and-about. 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 30.
HEALTH COACH GROOVY BEETS
Leann Forst, Board Certified Health Coach and Food Toxin Specialist 214-673-4788 • GroovyBeets.com
Improve your health and vigor. Lose weight. Feel better. Get out of pain. Take the toxins out of the food you're eating and eliminate or improve symptoms such as asthma, ADHD, allergies and more. Convenient, personal phone consultations and coaching with Board Certified Health Coach. Get guides, recipes, ideas, tips, encouragement, support, and accountability. Daily, weekly, monthly programs available. See ad, page 31.
HEALTHY KIDS
HYPNOSIS
HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS
4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 • HealthyKidsPediatrics.com See full listing under PEDIATRICS. See ad, page 7.
HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DENTAL ARTS OF PLANO
Drs. Han and Buttyan, DDS 4701 W Park Blvd, Ste 201, Plano 75093 972-985-4450 • DentalArtsOfPlano.com Dental Arts of Plano specializes in routine, restorative and cosmetic dentistry with a holistic approach. Mercury-free crowns and fillings, safe amalgam removal, clear orthodontics and jaw stabilizing devices are a few reasons these professionals are sought after. Prioritized treatment, fair and straightforward financial terms, and a real knack for patient care and compassion are reasons their client loyalty is admired by all. See ad, page 27.
HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN PAWS & CLAWS PET HOSPITAL
Shawn Messonnier 2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 • PetCareNaturally.com Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. See ad, page 39.
HONEY HONEY POT FARM
Money Family / Guy Money, Beekeeper McKinney 75070 • 972-829-3216 Honey as raw, local, organic, yummy and healthy as it gets. Our hives are in Collin and surrounding counties, and because our honey is straight from the hive, nothing added and never heat pasteurized, you get all the vitamins, minerals, live-enzymes, and pollens which are the allergyfighting benefits that are heat filtered out of most other store-bought honeys. Available at Frisco Farmers Market, McKinney Trade Days, Sprouts, Market Street or pick up at our home office. Look for the bee in cowboy boots! See ad, page 39.
INNOVATIVE VISIONS, INC.
Donna Brown, Clinical Hypnotist, NLP Quorum Dr, Addison 75254 972-687-9010 • DonnaBrownHypnosis.com Are you in a toxic relationship? Has day to day living produced crushed hopes, crumpled feelings, or a can'tdo attitude? Would you like to feel happy? Unafraid? Has something stopped you from becoming successful but you don't know what it is. Hypnosis is a tool that can help you shift into a new way of thinking, feeling and being. Call today if you have questions about how I can help.
REASONS 2 RESULTS 800-323-8965 Reasons2Results.com
Guided journey hypnosis cd’s to help you stop smoking or lose weight. See ad, page 31.
INTEGRATIVE PHYSICIANS KAREN ASBURY, MD 972-479-9139 KarenAsburyMD.com
Our practice is dedicated to healing using a combination of holistic medicine and conventional medicine where needed. See ad, page 30.
JUICING JUICER HEROES
Bryan and Kristi Wright, Owners 6975 Lebanon Rd, Ste 306, Frisco 75034 469-803-5919 • JuicerHeroes.com/Frisco Raw fruit and vegetable juices, made daily from farm-fresh, local and organic produce. Delicious, healthy, no-sugar or other additives, and served in glass bottles so you can stay and sip, or grab and go, there is a variety of seasonal flavors to suit every taste and desired health benefit. See ad, page 13.
KID FIT – KID FUN SPORTS TRAINING CAMP TONKAWA
1036 CR 203, Collinsville 76233 940-440-8382 • CampTonkawaTexas.com We are all connected to nature, and at Camp Tonkawa, our classes, camps and events help you to nurture that connection. Feel your connection to all living things. Sense the spirit of the wilderness. Know that you are related to the Earth on a practical and a spiritual level. Our goal is for everyone to be as knowledgeable of the natural world as the Native Americans, who love, honor and respect our planet Earth... Mother Nature.
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MASSAGE 3T’S (TJ’S TERRIFIC TOUCH) Frisco and Lake Kiowa 469-237-4289 • TJ4ttts.com
Specializing in Swedish massage for overall body relaxation and deep tissue massage for tense knotted muscles, an affordable 3T’s massage can help relieve stress commonly associated with a hectic lifestyle. See ad, page 37.
LUXURY SWEET ESCAPE SPA
SW Corner of Coit & Legacy; Inside Legacy Salons of Plano 940-320-9383 • jcsweetescape.com Exotic massage styles include Lomi Lomi and Thai table massage, classic styles such as Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, reflexology, cranial sacral, prenatal and sports also available. Esthetician services too. See full listing under SPA.
MASSAGE SPACE
7000 Independence Pkwy, Ste 180 Plano 75025 972-612-5363 • Massage-Space.com Seven different types of massage therapy for rejuvenation and energy. See ad, page 8.
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS INNOVATIONS WELLNESS CENTER
Dr. Kimberly Wilson, NMD 6545 Preston Rd, #200, Plano 75024 972-608-0100 • InnovationsWellness.com Your family's health is 'naturally' our passion. Using naturopathic medicine, our approach is holistic and non-toxic, helping those with cancer, hormone imbalances, fatigue, chronic illness, depression, and so much more. Let us be a partner in your wellness and show you naturopathic solutions to your health concerns.
NEUROFEEDBACK THE SAMS CENTER
Dr. Marvin Sams 972-612-0160 • GreatBrain.com The Sams Center specializes in evidence based, non-drug therapy for ADD/ADHD, learning issues, chronic Depression and Anxiety, Asperger’s and Autism, epilepsy, Bipolar, and OCD. Quantitative EEG (computerized brain wave analysis) detects and defines the neurological issues; NeuroMatrix Neural Efficiency TrainingTM safely remediates and optimizes brain function. Find out more today. See ads, pages 27 and 33.
PHOTOGRAPHY
NUTRITION GUIDED PATH TO HEALTH
Jill Baumann 214-675-5607 • GuidedPathToHealth.com ThinkingOfBaby.com Specializing in reducing the risks of and reversing the symptoms of the 4A’s: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies, from preconception through symptomatic child. Providing plans for diet, supplements, functional lab tests, prevention and healing strategies. Convenient 1:1 phone sessions and online programs. See ad, page 20.
ORGANIC LAWN CARE EARTH KIND SERVICES
Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 • EarthKindServices.com Organic lawn treatment that gets amazing results. We do all the work – spreading an even layer of composted top dressing onto your lawn with our specialized spreader. Bare spots fill in, better drought tolerance and disease resistance. Safe for kids and pets. See ad, page 7.
PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS
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 7.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LIVE YOUR DREAM
Kathryn Kutzer 469-955-5123 • DreamBuilderLifeCoach.com Many people cannot identify their dream; they just know they are discontent with their current life and have a longing for something different. It is my privilege to help people discover the dream that is in harmony with their purpose, and then coach them through a specific process to help them achieve that dream.
RYAN JOHNSON PHOTOWORKS 817-688-6074 • RyanJohnso.com
I like photography because it makes you pay attention to the world around you. There is beauty in everything, you just have to look. Dallas-Fort Worth photographer for hire. Reasonable rates with no project too small.
PREGNANCY SUPPORT GUIDED PATH TO HEALTH
Jill Baumann 214-675-5607 • GuidedPathToHealth.com ThinkingOfBaby.com Specializing in reducing the risks of and reversing the symptoms of the 4A’s: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies, from preconception through symptomatic child. See ad, page 20.
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.
REAL ESTATE GILLIAN CUNNINGHAM, BROKER ASSOCIATE
Private Label Realty 6900 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Plano 75024 469-269-2754 • GillianCunningham.com Thinking about selling or buying a home? I can take you from “For Sale to Sold!” Maximize your home equity with property preparation tips, staging assistance, optimal exposure. Buyer Representation – at no cost to you. Got a real estate question? Ask@ GillianCunningham.com. See ad, page 6.
RESPIRATORY THERAPY SALT ESCAPE
2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano 75075 972-378-4945 • SaltEscape.com See full listing under Allergy and Asthma Relief. See ad, page 15.
Beauty is whatever gives joy. ~Edna St. Vincent Millay
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SOLAR & ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TOTAL WIND & SOLAR
Offices and service throughout D/FW 866-631-5934 Total Wind & Solar offers consultation, design, installation and service of alternative energy and rainwater harvesting systems based on your actual needs. Serving the North Texas-D/FW area.
THERMOGRAPHY THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS Dr. Genie Fields 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 405, Dallas 75254 214-352-8758 • ThermographyCenter.com
Screening with thermography can detect abnormalities, many times 8-10 years before other screening methods. Non-invasive. No radiation. See ad, page 15.
SPA LUXURY SWEET ESCAPE SPA
SW Corner of Coit & Legacy; Inside Legacy Salons of Plano 940-320-9383 • jcsweetescape.com Exotic massage styles include Lomi Lomi and Thai Table massage, classic styles such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Reflexology, Cranial Sacral, Prenatal and Sports also available. Esthetician services include facials, body wrap, body bronzing, waxing and tinting. Each service begins with customized ambiance and ends with our gift of hand-selected boxed truffle to round-out your blissful sensory experience. Call today about monthly specials exclusively for Natural Awakenings North Texas readers.
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT SHIR TIKVAH REFORM SYNAGOGUE Rabbi Heidi Coretz 7700 Main St, Frisco 75034 214-500-8304, • ShirTikvahFrisco.org
Services are held on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. Every service welcomes children of all ages. Religious school classes take place on Sunday mornings during school year. Visit website for service schedule. See ad, page 41.
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.
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WELLNESS CENTERS NEW STAR CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE WELLNESS CENTER Zhangping Lu, D.C., L.Ac., M.D. (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com
Whole body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. All natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 9.
SHAMBHALA WELLNESS CENTER
215 E University Dr, Denton 76209 940-380-8728 • ShambhalaWellness.com A true wellness center and oasis for body, mind and spirit. Massage, Reiki, yoga, nutrition and counseling are just some of the modalities we offer.
STAR COYOTE SOUND TEMPLE
Jodi Roberts, Founder Coit Rd and Parker, Plano 75075 512-788-1236 - StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com Founded by anthropologist Jodi Roberts, Star Coyote Sound Temple is a place where you can get to know yourself in a deeper way. We offer a safe space of peace, mindful communication, creativity, relaxation, fun, joy and health. Music includes drums, Tibetan bowls, and gongs. Private and group healing sessions are available. Workshops, classes, mindfulness meditation, yoga and Tai Chi are offered for all ages. See ad, page 26.
HEALTHWORKS MART
Andy Hopkins, Owner 3221 Independence Pkwy, Plano, 75075 972-516-1740 • HealthworksMart.com Online prices at a local outlet store. You don’t have to get “brain drain” while shopping for supplements. We pick only the best products in t h e i r c a t e g o r i e s . F r i e n d l y, knowledgeable staff provides personalized service. On-site nutrition consulting. Educational health events. SW corner Parker/Independence, Plano. See ad, page 8.
YOGA YOGA WITH PEGGY BREEZE 972-658-1600 TheBalancedYogi.com
See full listing under Ayurveda.
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OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE BEAUTIFUL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – inside acupuncturist's office. Prefer massage therapist, medical massage therapist, acupuncturist, craniosacral therapist, etc. Possible second room also available. Cross referral opportunities. Great location in Plano, on the beautiful Chisholm Trail. Fee includes all utilities, no "add-ons". Contact Patti Carey, L.Ac.: 972-704-3730. FOR LEASE – UPSCALE OFFICE PROPERTY – Customize this 1,600 sq ft space to suit your professional or medical office needs. Free standing building with one side currently occupied by a dental office. Great location. Excellent visibility. In Carrollton just minutes from highways 121 and 35. Call Ms. Krishan: 832-545-1243.
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