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Nature’s fury. Not only was our own state deeply affected, but our production team in Florida was displaced for a while, and in Puerto Rico, our Natural Awakenings publishers Waleska Sallaberry and her husband, Luis Mendez, had to make the difficult decision for Waleska to take their children stateside for a few months while Luis stays in Puerto Rico to help rebuild after the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria.

Yet through it all, in every instance, the people affected have demonstrated that no matter how grim the situation, there is something to be grateful for.

This month at Thanksgiving, I’ll be focusing on letting gratitude in the face of all things be my guide in life, as I pray for others that have lost so much, and give thanks for having everything I need—my life, my family and good friends.

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Healthy Twists on Old Favorites

by Judith Fertig

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REVERSING AND MANAGING DIABETES NATURALLY

by Linda Sechrist

22 TRY SOME STRETCHES Four Ways to Flex Our Muscles

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24 DIY FIRST-AID FOR DOGS

Seven Natural Home Remedies

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MOVING FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM

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newsbriefs Holistic Festival of Life Returns

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wide variety of life-enhancing, holistic modalities that range from specialists licensed in Western medicine that have a practice geared toward holistic living to modalities centered on the more mystical and metaphysical aspects of our being will be showcased at the Holistic Festival of Life, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., December 3, at the Plano Civic Center.

The atmosphere is festive, and throughout the day guests may enjoy dynamic speakers, yoga, movement meditation, dance and music performances, plus vendors focused on individual and environmental wellness living. Topics include environmentally friendly businesses, family activities, handmade goods, ayurveda, yoga, meditation, chakra balancing, intuitive guidance, herbal nutrition, skin care, aromatherapy, reiki, tantric and Pranic Healing, Vedic chanting, feng shui, astrology, psychic readings, tarot, vastu shastra massage and more.

Admission and parking is free. Location: 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano. For more information, call 469-4014777 or visit HolisticFestivalOfLife.com. See ad, page 25.

Handmade Pottery and Gift Sale

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oventry Reserve, a local nonprofit serving adults with special needs, will hold their 12th annual Christmas Open House and Pottery Sale from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., December 1, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., December 2. Coventry provides a safe, cheerful and structured environment for adults with cognitive disabilities once they transition out of high school, creating opportunities to learn and engage life in a positive way among friends.

Coventry program participants create the beautiful pottery and gifts that have a sophisticated, yet rustic feel, and each piece has a heartwarming story behind it. All proceeds from the sale go to support Coventry day programs.

Location: 2004 Parker Rd. (11 miles east of Central Expy.), St. Paul. For more information, visit CoventryReserve.org.

Septic Safety Seminar in McKinney

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orth Texas Municipal Water District and Texas A&M AgriLife are offering a workshop, Homeowner Maintenance of Septic Systems, from 9 a.m. to noon, November 8, at Myers Park, in McKinney.

The course will provide participants with a basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities of conventional and aerobic septic systems, explain how activities within the home impact septic systems, when to pump out a tank and what can or cannot go down the drain.

Location; 7117 CR 166, McKinney. To register, call Galen Roberts at 469-626-4637 or visit ntmwd.com.

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newsbriefs A Small World with a Big Heart

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mall World is a nonprofit organization that dedicates every dollar possible to benefit the youth of Frisco and neighboring cities. They lend assistance to low-income families with college scholarships, clothing for the new school year and holiday joy via their signature Angel Program. They are seeking volunteers to assist with the program between November 27 and December 15.

Small World has been assisting up to 1,500 children each year since 1996. Whether it is one day or the entire two weeks, (usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), any and all assistance is welcome.

For more information, call 214-402-8900 or email thamaramillan@yahoo.com. Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 2193, Frisco, TX 75034.

Theatre Britain Stages World Premiere of The Three Musketeers Panto

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heatre Britain will present the world premiere of The Three Musketeers, by Jackie Mellor-Guin, at 2:30 p.m., November 25, at the Cox Playhouse, through December 30. Cardinal Richelieu and milady are plotting to overthrow the king of France, and it’s up to D’Artagnan and the Three Musketeers to save the day. The classic story is told panto-style, which means the audience will cheer for the good guys, boo and hiss the bad guys and join in with the characters on stage. It’s fabulous fun for the whole family.

Location: 1517 H Ave., Plano. For tickets and more information, call 972-490-4202 or visit Theatre-Britain.com.

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r. Bryan Asby and Dr. Brittney Asby, of Dallas Synergy Chiropractic, are now utilizing equipment that measures heart rate variability to determine how stressed we are; an electromyogram, which measures how active our muscles are; and thermogDr. Bryan Asby and raphy, which can measure how Dr. Brittney Asby well the nerves from our spine are functioning. Bryan says, “Health is the ability to adapt to different stresses, and these three measurements tell us so much about the persons state of health which is a baseline for all we do.”

To begin the assessment, information gained from these tests gives the doctors quantifiable data about a patient’s current state, what needs to be addressed or improved, and a benchmark to compare with follow-up tests to determine the amount of change and whether the therapy is effective.

This technology is safe for all ages, radiation-free and painless. All three tests usually take about 20 minutes to perform and the information is available immediately. Even those simply interested in the state of their health can schedule the tests and get a report without receiving treatment.

Location: 12740 Hillcrest Rd., Ste. 138, Dallas. For appointments, call 972-387-4700. For more information, visit DallasSynergyChiropractic.com. See ad, page 5.

New Therapy Helps Pets With Cancer

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r. Shawn Messonnier is now offering intralesional immunotherapy to improve quality of life, and extend it for pets with a variety of tumors, particularly solid forms such as lymphomas, mast cell cancer and fibrosarcomas.

With this therapy, Messonnier explains he injects herbs into the tuDr. Shawn Messonier mor and surrounding tissue to help reduce inflammation and recruit the immune system to fight it. If needed, low-dose chemotherapy can also be injected into the tumor, helping to kill the cancer without the side effects of systemic chemotherapy.

Messonnier says that many pet owners prefer this more natural approach, which he often combines with detoxification and organ and immune support using herbs, homeopathic remedies and nutritional supplements. To further reduce the cost, this therapy may be covered by pet insurance.

Location: 2145 W. Park Blvd., Plano. For more information, call 972-867-8800 or visit PawsAndClawsAnimalHospital. com. See ad, page 25.

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Buy Christmas Trees from the Boy Scouts

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roop 51 will be running two Christmas tree lots with petite Scotch pines, Douglas firs and Fraser firs in Frisco from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays, November 24 through December 16.

The troop combines this community service with the opportunity for the Scouts to raise funds by selling the trees. The profits are shared with the Scouts that work the lot. Their individual amount is driven by the number of shifts they work, and this offers a real-life personal management lesson about work versus reward.

The Scouts are then able to direct the funds from tree sales to pay for the upcoming Scouting activities in which they want to participate. Boy Scout Troop 51 was chartered by Frisco First United Methodist Church in 2001 and now numbers 90 Scouts and their families.

Prices range from $25 to $150. Locations: First United Methodist Church, 7659 Preston Rd., Frisco Square; Main St. and Coleman Blvd., Frisco. For more information, email HBergs80@att.net or call 817-706-4347. See ad, page 10.

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Onions Healthy for Heart and Kidneys

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cientists from the Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, both in Tehran, Iran, investigated the impact on leading diseases of regularly eating onion and garlic (both belonging to the genus Allium). Using data from more than 12,000 people for an average of six years, researchers assessed their onion and garlic consumption using a food frequency questionnaire and compared those measurements with blood pressure and incidences of both cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease.

The scientists discovered the subjects that ate more onion and garlic regularly had risk reductions of 64 percent in cardiovascular disease, 32 percent in chronic kidney disease and 25 percent in hypertension compared to those that ate less of them.

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In a meta-analysis of 45 research studies covering thousands of subjects led by Canada’s University of Victoria, in British Columbia, researchers found that former and occasional drinkers have a 45 percent increased risk of heart disease than nondrinkers. This discovery contradicts the widely held belief that occasional alcohol consumption reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.

Cranberry Prebiotic Promotes Gut Health

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esearch from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, has found that the cell walls of cranberries contain xyloglucan, a complex sugar that feeds the beneficial, naturally occurring bifidobacteria, enhancing the body’s microbiome.

“A lot of plant cell walls are indigestible, just like we can’t digest the special sugars found in xyloglucans,” explains nutritional microbiologist and researcher David Sela, Ph.D. “But when we eat cranberries, the xyloglucans enter our intestines, where beneficial bacteria can break them down into useful molecules and compounds.”

Sela emphasizes the importance of prebiotics. “With probiotics, we are taking extra doses of beneficial bacteria that may or may not help our gut health,” he says.

“But with prebiotics, we already know that we have the beneficial guys in our guts, so let’s feed them with more nutrients and things that they like.”

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Proper Disposal of Cooking Grease

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ooking at this time of year with large family get-togethers and other holiday festivities, there is an opportunity for an increase in fats, oils and grease (FOG) found in food ingredients such as meat, cooking oil, shortening, butter, margarine, baked goods, sauces and dairy products being disposed of. They can cause the sewer lines in homes and streets to back up if not disposed of properly.

FOG that is poured down the sink drain will cling to the insides of pipes and the sewer system, and over time can build up and block pipes completely. If wastewater can’t move freely through pipes and out into the sewer system, it can back up into the home and can cause unsanitary conditions and damages that are expensive to repair. Tax dollars go to clean out blocked pipes and city of McKinney spends around $300,000 a year to clean out blocked pipes.

Let fats, oils and grease cool to room temperature in pots and pans, and then pour it in a container and throw the container away in the trash.

Before washing pots and pans, wipe the fats, oil and grease with a paper or cloth towel and toss it into the trash.

If deep-frying a turkey or other items, check with the city and ask about free household hazardous waste collection for large quantities of FOG. Curbside collection may even be available.

Martha Cavazos Fipps is the environmental education & community outreach coordinator for the city of McKinney Environmental Services Department. For more information about FOG disposal, visit McKinneyTexas.org. natural awakenings

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Getting Greener

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Glyphosate Toxin Turns Up in Wines

Monsanto’s toxic Roundup herbicide glyphosate has been found in all 10 California vintages tested, including organic wines. While glyphosate isn’t sprayed directly onto grapes because it would kill the vines, it’s often used to spray the ground in the vineyard to be absorbed via the roots.

Sometimes, glyphosate drifts from conventional vineyards into nearby organic and biodynamic vineyards. Other times, the toxin remains in the soil after a conventional farm has been converted to organic; the chemical may persist onsite for more than 20 years.

Glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic. Designed to kill bacteria, it harms both soils and human health, and has been cited as a human carcinogen by the World Health Organization.

For glyphosate-related consumer information, search Actions at MomsAcrossAmerica.com.

Faster Rescues

Artificial Intelligence Helps Locate People and Wildlife

Landfill Eulogy

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Sweden Dumps its Dumps Landfills generate environmental problems such as the greenhouse gas methane that warms the atmosphere and toxic chemicals from household cleaning products that pollute soil and groundwater. Installations are smelly, noisy and can breed disease-transmitting vermin, as well as harm wildlife.

Recycling helps cut the volume of waste, but the bulk of all trash continues to fill these dumps.

Sweden produces about the same amount of waste as other European nations, but less than 1 percent of its household refuse ends up in landfills.

Thirty-two waste-to-energy (WTE) plants that have been operating across the country for years incinerate more than 2 million tons of trash annually—almost 50 percent of all waste.

The country still recycles, but anything else normally ends up in the WTE incinerators, creating steam to generate electricity distributed on the grid. This system heats close to a million homes and powers more than a quarter-million, thus reducing Sweden’s reliance on fossil fuels. Sweden also helps to clean up other countries in the European Union by importing their trash and burning it.

Because specific products contain materials that cannot be recycled or incinerated, some landfills are still necessary.

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Wine Worry

In a major marker of renewable growth, sources of energy that includes wind, solar, hydro and wood pellet burning briefly generated more electricity—50.7 percent—than coal and gas in Great Britain for the first time on June 7.

When nuclear sources are added, the number increased to 72.1 percent.

Records for wind power are also being set across Northern Europe.

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

Renewables Hit High Mark in UK

Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping doctors and scientists worldwide do their jobs better. In wildlife preservation, many researchers want to know how many animals there are and where they live, but Tanya Berger-Wolf, a professor of computer science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, states, “Scientists do not have the capacity to do this, and there are not enough GPS collars or satellite tracks in the world.”

At AI-driven Wildbook.org, photos are uploaded by experts and the public and analyzed for species, age and even gender. One massive Kenyan study in 2015 prompted officials to alter their lion management program.

Also, the locations of stranded victims of floods, earthquakes or other disasters can be determined via computer programmers writing basic algorithms that examine extensive footage. In flooded areas, AI technology can also find debris that harbors trapped people.

AI techniques can even monitor social media sites to find out more about missing people and disasters.

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Sharable Thanksgiving

Ways to Focus on What Really Matters

by Marlaina Donato

Thanksgiving inspires a season of appreciation for what sustains us and gives meaning to life.

Share Good Food “I think true sustenance is when our hunger for connection and belonging meet,” says Sarah Ban Breathnach, the Los Angeles author of The Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude. “When my daughter was small, we would purchase a complete Thanksgiving dinner for the local food pantry when we shopped for our own, saying, ‘One for us, one for them.’”

Nourishment of our emotional and spiritual selves often begins with choosing simple, whole food. Rocco DiSpirito, a New York City celebrity chef and author of Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious, reminds us, “Eat real food! Return to the basics of eating what’s produced by Mother Nature. You’ll become a better partner, parent and person.” Cooking is more enjoyable when shared; beyond partaking together, partnering in meal preparation is a fun way to nurture bonds with others any time of the year.

Bangor, Pennsylvania, has opened her doors for intimate community events through the years. “My former home, a converted church, was a perfect space for organizing and a way to give back,” says Caldara, who has hosted gatherings on local environmental issues, music performances, literary nights and annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations.

Small living spaces can be just as welcoming and facilitate simple conversation, a valuable gesture. “The art of listening is such a beautiful, but rare act of kindness. I love technology, but there’s no denying that our devices have made us poor listeners,” says Michael J. Chase, of southern Maine, the founder of The Kindness Center, whose books include Am I Being Kind and Off: A Memoir of Darkness, a Manual of Hope.

Each month, Chase makes it a point to visit friends and send some handwritten notes instead of using social media.

Share Life’s Happiness

Practice Kindness

Common interests lessen the chasm between our to-do lists and nurturing camaraderie. Anna Maria Caldara, of

Sharing our time or talent will be remembered long after the holiday feasting. Author Nicole J. Phillips, of Athens,

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Ohio, author of Kindness is Contagious, observes, “We are literally created to be kind; it’s well known that feel-good endorphins are released when we do an act of kindness. I think we often hold back because we predetermine that our resources are limited. Know your talents and gifts, and build your acts of kindness accordingly.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist (MarlainaDonato.com).

Feed Your Soul n Revive a traditional weekly or monthly dinner with family or friends. n Whip up and enjoy a healthy dinner or dessert with someone not seen in a while. n Organize a healthy potluck using local ingredients and encourage invitees to bring someone that’s new to the group. n Choose a healthier version of a holiday favorite and print out the recipe for everyone at the event. n Fill a holiday basket with yummy and colorful edibles and drop it off at a local business or library to express appreciation. n Seek reconciliation by initiating a conversation with someone that may have been hurtful. n Explore ThePeoplesSupper.org to join or host a dinner to make new friends.

Offer Some Time n Offer to help clean up a friend’s yard or organize a closet or room in their house. n Host a children’s art party and donate their works to a local facility or shelter. n If in possession of a holistic, artful or practical skill, gift it. n Bring a pot of homemade soup to a friend or neighbor that’s under the weather. n Find ideas for random acts of kindness at Kindness.org.

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Intriguing Options

Not Your Grandma’s Stuffing Healthy Twists on Old Favorites

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hanksgiving side dishes continue to evolve, even though traditional entrées still hold pride of place.

New, lighter alternatives to time-honored stuffing maximize flavorful dried fruits, herbs and nuts. Healthy options may use gluten-free bread or black rice, cauliflower, chestnuts or pecans for flavor, bulk and color. A stuffing can also fill a halved acorn squash or cored apple.

According to renowned health

authority Dr. Joseph Mercola, pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals, including anti-inflammatory magnesium, heart-healthy oleic acid, phenolic antioxidants and immuneboosting manganese. Erica Kannall, a registered dietitian in Spokane, Washington, and a certified health and fitness specialist with the American College of Sports Medicine, likes dried fruits because they contribute antioxidants and fiber.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito, of New York City, salutes his Italian heritage with chestnuts and embraces healthy living with millet and mushrooms in his special stuffing. His new book Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious includes healthy takes on Thanksgiving dishes such as a sugar-free cranberry sauce.

Sonnet Lauberth, a certified holistic health coach, blogger and cookbook author in Seattle, created a healthy stuffing she loves. “My Grain-Free Sage and Pecan Dressing is one of my favorite dishes to bring to gatherings because it works with a variety of diets,” she says. “It’s gluten-, dairy- and grain-free, paleo and vegan. The pecans can be omitted for a nut-free version.” Riced cauliflower is the base, which is available prepackaged at some groceries, but can be made at home simply by chopping the florets into rice-kernel-size pieces. “Cauliflower is the perfect base for this recipe, as it adds a nice texture in place of bread and provides extra fiber,” she says.

Laurie Gauguin, a personal chef in the San Francisco Bay area, specializes in gluten-free dishes that she prepares in clients’ homes. “Anything that will hold its shape and not crumble too much can work as a stuffing base,” she says. “Gluten-free, somewhat sticky grains, like short grain brown rice, Chinese black rice, millet or soft-cooked quinoa work well.”

“Choose a mixture that contrasts with the texture and color of the food you’re stuffing,” advises Gauguin. “I created a stuffing that has crunchy pecans, tender black rice and chewy, dried cranberries to contrast with the creaminess of the cored squash entrée.

The black rice looks striking against the golden squash.”

A stuffing that everyone can eat is ideal for a holiday gathering, either to serve or bring. Lauberth observes, “While not always possible, it’s nice if the host can accommodate various dietary concerns and preferences. Bring your own hearty side dish or two so that you have enough to make a meal for yourself if needed.”

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Healthy Holiday Stuffing Recipes Rocco DiSpirito’s Stuffing

Transfer the vegetable mix to the same mixing bowl as the millet and mushrooms.

Yields: 8 servings

Add the chestnuts, sage, poultry seasoning, protein powder, egg whites and chicken stock to the large mixing bowl, and then use a rubber spatula to mix well, so that no lumps are visible.

1 Tbsp grapeseed oil 1 /4 cup millet 1 lb crimini mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 4 chestnuts, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped 11/2 Tbsp poultry seasoning 3 scoops Rocco’s Protein Powder Plus (check Amazon.com) 2 egg whites 1¾ cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper

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Carefully remove the cast iron pan from the oven, and then pour stuffing batter into it. Popping occurs as the outside batter develops a crust.

Return the cast iron pan to the oven and bake for 13 minutes.

Remove from oven and turn the result out onto a serving dish.

Recipe courtesy of Rocco DiSpirito, Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious.

Place grapeseed oil in a 12-inch cast iron pan; place the pan in the oven and preheat oven to 425˚ F.

Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed With Black Rice, Pecans, Dried Cranberries and Tempeh

Cook a quarter-cup millet in a small saucepan on the stovetop according to package instructions.

When millet is cooked through, transfer it to a large mixing bowl.

Yields: 8 servings Squash: 4 acorn squashes (11/2 lb each) 4 tsp olive oil 1 /2 tsp sea salt

Transfer mushrooms to the same mixing bowl as the millet.

Rice: 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 /4 cup finely diced onion 1 cup Chinese black rice (also called Forbidden Black Rice) 1 /2 tsp sea salt 1 /4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 /4 tsp ground coriander 2 cups water 4 oz tempeh, crumbled

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Preheat oven to 375° F. Cut squashes in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds.

Brush the interior, plus the cut sides of the squashes with the 4 teaspoons oil, then sprinkle with ½ teaspoon sea salt.

Arrange squash halves on a baking sheet, cut side down.

Roast for 40 to 50 minutes on the upper middle rack of the oven until tender when pierced with a fork.

Heat a large, safe, nonstick sauté pan over high heat and use it to sauté the mushrooms until tender and golden, approximately seven to 10 minutes.

Heat a large, safe, nonstick pan over medium heat and use it to sweat the onions, celery and carrots until tender and translucent, about 10 minutes.

1 cup dried cranberries 2 Tbsp maple syrup

Roasted Pecans and Cranberries: 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1 tsp minced ginger root 4 tsp olive oil 1 tsp ground coriander 1 /4 tsp ground nutmeg 1 /4 tsp sea salt 10 large sage leaves, chopped

While the squash is roasting, place a medium, heavy saucepan over medium heat and pour in one tablespoon of olive oil.

Add the onion and sauté for two to three minutes, until the onion begins to soften.

Stir in the rice, salt, cinnamon and coriander. Cook and stir for 30 seconds.

Pour in the water and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over very low heat for 30 to 60 minutes, until rice is tender.

Scatter crumbled tempeh over the cooked rice.

Cover the pan, then take it off the stove and let it rest for 10 minutes.

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Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and celery and cook until onions are translucent, about five minutes.

Pour this mixture into an eight-by-eightinch baking pan; roast at 375° F for 15 minutes on the bottom middle oven rack, stirring halfway through.

Add the pecans, cauliflower rice, sage, thyme, salt and pepper and cook for seven to 10 minutes, until the rice is tender. photo by Stephen Blancett

While the rice is cooking, combine pecans, ginger, four teaspoons olive oil, one teaspoon coriander, nutmeg and ¼ teaspoon salt.

Stir in the sage, dried cranberries and maple syrup. Roast for another 10 minutes, then remove from the oven.

If made one day ahead, cover and reheat in a 350˚ F oven until heated through.

Recipe courtesy of Laurie Gauguin, LaurieGauguin.com.

Stuffed Apples with Fig and Hazelnuts Yields: 4 servings 2 oz dried figs, finely chopped 1 Tbsp roasted, shelled hazelnuts, chopped 1 tsp orange zest 1 /4 tsp allspice 4 Granny Smith apples, cored 1 /2 cup maple syrup 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine the chopped figs, hazelnuts, orange zest and allspice in a bowl.

Place the apples in a baking dish and loosely press the fig mixture into the cavities of the apples.

Set cooked apples aside for 10 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly, and then serve warm or at room temperature.

Toss with parsley and serve hot.

Recipe courtesy of Sonnet Lauberth, InSonnetsKitchen.com/60-healthygluten-free-thanksgiving-recipes.

Adapted from a recipe in Family Circle Australia.

Grain-Free Sage and Pecan Stuffing 1 cup pecans 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 stalks celery, diced 4 cups raw cauliflower rice (prepackaged or via a grater or food processor shredding blade) 1 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1 /2 tsp kosher or sea salt 1 /4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 /4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley Preheat oven to 250˚ F. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and place in the oven until lightly toasted, about five minutes. Monitor to ensure the nuts don’t burn.

Remove pecans from the oven and place in a food processor. Coarsely chop and set aside.

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Arrange squash halves, cut side up, on a serving platter. Combine rice with the pecan mixture and divide among the squash halves, pressing gently so the stuffing stays put.

Add additional salt and pepper if desired.

Bonus Recipe Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce Yields: 4 Servings /2 lb cranberries 2 Tbsp grated orange zest 1 /4 cup orange juice 8 packets Monk Fruit in the Raw sweetener Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1

In a small saucepot, combine the cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, monk fruit, salt and pepper.

Combine the maple syrup, coconut oil and orange juice and drizzle it over the apples.

Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the mixture becomes thick and dry, about 40 minutes.

Bake the apples for 25 minutes or until tender.

Recipe courtesy of Rocco DiSpirito, Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious.

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Preventing, Reversing and Managing Diabetes Naturally

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ore health practitioners today are recognizing both the mind-body connection, as well as energetic and metaphysical insights into preventing and reversing illnesses. As a result, those facing diabetes and other health challenges are accessing contemporary resources such as Louise L. Hay’s explanation of the emotional roots of disease in You Can Heal Your Life, and the medical science and natural methods explained by health researcher and author Gary Null, Ph.D., in No More Diabetes: A Complete Guide to Preventing, Treating, and Overcoming Diabetes.

Applying a “both” rather than an “either” approach illuminates the importance of recognizing the ways our thoughts, emotions and lifestyle choices can impact chronic illness and long-term health.

Two Perspectives

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Hay suggests that this metabolic disorder may be rooted in a feeling of being deprived of life’s sweetness and longing for what might have been, accompanied by a great need to control deep sorrow. Such chronic unease can show up as Type 1, or insulin-dependent, diabetes; Type 2, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes; latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), a slowly progressing variation of Type 1; or gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy.

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Naturally Control Blood Sugar

Glucose, the human body’s key source of cellular energy, is the end product of the digestive system breaking down carbohydrates, proteins and fats for absorption in the intestines. From there, it passes into the bloodstream. Glucose also supplies energy for the brain. Normal blood glucose levels vary throughout the day. For healthy individuals, a fasting blood sugar level upon awakening is less than 100 milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dl) of blood. Before meals, normal levels are 70 to 99 mg/dl; otherwise, 100 to 125. Consistent readings above 126 indicate that lifestyle changes are needed to avoid eventual progression into full Type 2 diabetes.

When there’s an inability to efficiently transport glucose from the blood into cells, cells don’t receive the energy they need to function properly. “Elevated glucose levels contribute to blood vessel damage, high blood pressure and inflammation among other issues. High glucose causes insulin levels to spike in an effort to draw the glucose into cells.

This stresses the pancreas and causes a sugar crash, called hypoglycemia, which can lead individuals to make impulsive, poor food choices,” advises Marcy

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Eavesdropping on our repetitive inner mind chatter and observing its impact on outer experiences can reveal faulty thinking that disrupts the mindbody connection. Hay, a firm believer in the power of affirmations to send a message to the subconscious mind, recommends them to aid healing. For diabetes, she suggests, “This moment is filled with joy. I now choose to experience the sweetness of today.”

Null cites medical evidence that explains how the physical causes of diabetes are related to the pancreatic production of the hormone insulin and the body’s use of it, together with rollercoaster blood sugar levels determined by food selections, stress, sleeplessness, insufficient rest and lack of exercise. His approach for preventing, reversing or managing this debilitating condition is to raise awareness of the physical, behavioral and mental causes that lead to its emergence, and making healthy lifestyle choices that regulate blood sugar levels.

Nourishing myself is a joyful experience, and I am worth the time spent on my healing. ~Louise L. Hay Kirshenbaum, a board-certified clinical nutritionist and owner of Enhance Nutrition, in Northbrook, Illinois.

She notes, “Elevated sugar and insulin levels raise triglycerides, a fat that circulates in the blood, and cholesterol, specifically the LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels. Triglycerides and cholesterol are important measures of heart health. Triglyceride levels of 150 mg/dl in fasting blood is a risk factor for a stroke or heart attack.”

Early Heads-Up

According to the American Diabetes Association, 8.1 million of the 29.1 million individuals diagnosed with diabetes were previously unaware of any early symptoms such as dry mouth, excessive thirst, frequent urination, constant hunger (even after meals), unusual weight gain or loss and lack of energy. “Many individuals only learn of their condition from a doctor-ordered routine blood test such as the A1C glycated hemoglobin procedure, which reads blood sugar levels over a three-month period,” advises Dr. Nancy Iankowitz, a boardcertified family nurse practitioner and founding director of Holistic and Integrative Healing, in Holmes, New York.

Individuals that consume large amounts of simple carbohydrates and sugars, are overweight or are exceedingly sedentary and eat unhealthy

processed foods, have a higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.

Iankowitz’s effective, patientcentered practice follows a practical, four-month healing plan that includes tracking foods, moods, blood pressure, sleeping habits and exercise, all necessary to manage or reverse Type 2 diabetes.

Effective Diet Choices

Making the highest-impact food choices is critical in the earliest stages of diabetes. That’s why nutritionist and holistic integrative health practitioner Saskia Kleinert, an independent practitioner who also serves as director of the Emeryville Health & Wellness Center, in California, helps patients integrate dietary changes into everyday life.

“Patient education includes the necessity of eating low-glycemic index foods and reducing blood glucose levels, while increasing healthy fats with nuts, avocado and olive oil,” advises Kleinert. She notes that antioxidant-rich plant foods are another key component of an effective dietary plan for all age groups.

The role of exercise is also vital for those needing to reverse pre-diabetes or managing diabetes aided by insulin injections. “Exercise increases the muscle cell’s demand for glucose, moving it out of the blood into muscle cells that use it as fuel, and so lowering insulin levels,” explains Jamie Coughlan, a naturopathic doctor who practices in Pleasanton and Pleasant Hill, California.

Dr. Angelo Baccellieri, owner of Westchester Wellness Medicine, in Harrison, New York, introduces patients to intermittent fasting, an eating pattern that helps treat insulin resistance and control blood sugar. “The concept is predicated on going 14 to 16 hours without food, replicating how our primitive ancestors ate. They feasted when food was available and fasted during famines, sometimes going several days without eating,” advises Baccellieri, who notes that intermittent fasting can be done one day a week.

“Our biochemistry actually does very well with this approach, which isn’t hard to do when your last meal is at 7 p.m. and you skip breakfast and delay lunch the next day until 1 p.m.

You can drink water with lemon, teas

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and black coffee throughout. By 1 p.m., the body has been 18 hours without protein and carbohydrates, allowing insulin levels to remain at a low level.

Excess insulin from too much sugar shifts the body into a storage mode.

Having no sugar stores available, the body can then switch into a ketogenic state that allows the body to burn fat for fuel,” explains Baccellieri.

Herbs such as turmeric reduce inflammation. Berberine can help cells use glucose efficiently. Supplements such as vitamin C, B-complex, resveratrol and pycnogenol (pine bark extract) can raise antioxidant levels, in which most pre-diabetic and diabetic individuals are deficient, according to a study published in PubMed. Cautious health professionals tailor supplement recommendations to each patient.

12-week Why WAIT (Weight Achievement and Intensive Treatment) program offered at the Joslin Diabetes Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, in Boston. WAIT allows participants to reach their weight and blood glucose goals, along with improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and liver and kidney function.

The program’s success is due to doable increases in exercising that put greater emphasis on strengthening muscles; effective ways to change bad habits; successful portion control; healthy alternatives to favorite foods; carbohydrate counting; and meals composed of the right balance of complex carbohydrates and antioxidantrich plant foods, protein and fat, all to achieve optimum body weight and diabetes control.

Helpful Weight Loss

No Quick Fix

In The Diabetes Breakthrough, based on a scientifically tested way to reverse diabetes through weight loss, Dr. Osama Hamdy and Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D., explain a home-based version of the

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Restoration of health begins with the most important lifestyle changes. n Replace processed and sugary foods in meals and snacks with nutrient dense, whole foods.

n Determine possible food sensitivities with an elimination diet. n Eat some protein with every meal. n Eliminate environmental toxins. n Perform some form of cardiovascular exercise and resistance training at least three to five times a week. n Add stress-relieving practices such as yoga, tai chi or qigong.

According to Hamdy, “On average, diabetes has the potential to rob you of more than 12 years of life, while dramatically reducing the quality of life for more than 20 years through chronic pain, loss of mobility, blindness, chronic dialysis and heart disease.” Such serious consequences also include stroke, hearing impairment and Alzheimer’s, he adds.

All provide good reasons to live responsibly every day, cherishing longterm goals of laying claim to the best possible health.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

Berberine Helps Diabetes Naturally

by Ronit Mor

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erberine is an alkaloid present in an array of plants.

It has been used for medicinal purposes for more than 2,500 years in both ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. In the U.S, berberine is sold as a dietary supplement. It affects the body at the molecular level and has a variety of uses inside cells. One of the main functions is activating an important enzyme called AMPK, which regulates metabolism.

Berberine has been shown to exhibit multiple biological activities, including anti-malarial, antiHIV, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-depression, antiobesity, anti-diabetic, anti-hyperlipidemia, immunoregulatory and counteracting neurodegeneration (as in Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s). Remarkably, it is one of the few supplements proven to be as effective as pharmaceutical drugs. There are 4,694 references to berberine in the U.S. National Library of Medicine at the National Institute of Health, of which at least 600 refer to randomized controlled trials and laboratory studies.

Recent studies have revealed novel pharmacological properties and therapeutic applications of berberine, mainly concerning metabolic diseases such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes (T2D). In a metaanalysis of 14 randomized controlled trials involving 1,068 participants, berberine was found to be as effective as oral diabetes drugs metformin, glipizide and rosiglitazone.

In another meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials involving 874 participants, berberine was shown to produce a significant

reduction in total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels, with a remarkable increase in HDL cholesterol. In another meta-analysis of 27 randomized controlled trials involving 2,569 participants, berberine was found to have comparable therapeutic effect to first-line medicine and treatment of T2D, hyperlipidemia and hypertension. No serious adverse effects from berberine were reported in any of the studies.

There is a robust amount of research on berberine that has been conducted to date with repeated double-blind clinical trials, and their findings show definite benefits for a wide array of serious health conditions. Berberine has been shown to be a very effective oral hypoglycemic agent with significant effect on lipid metabolism.

It works as well as some pharmaceutical drugs, is safe and is generally inexpensive.

It is recommended to take this supplement three times a day to keep stable levels in the blood.

Most studies used dosages of 900 to 1,500 milligrams per day. The most commonly recommended dosage is 500 milligrams, three times per day, with a meal to take advantage of the blood glucose and lipid spike that comes with eating.

Ronit Mor is a naturopathic doctor located in North Dallas. For more information, call 214-612-6776 or visit MorConcepts.com.

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Try Some Stretches Four Ways to Flex Our Muscles

by Marlaina Donato

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Four Categories, Many Variations “Different types of stretches access different muscles and different types of flexibility, but together, can benefit everyone,” says Wegman. There are many ways to stretch, but knowing what to do and when to do it can be key to optimum results and injury prevention.

Warming up to different types of stretches can be a little daunting, but the basic four (sometimes combined in terminology) are passive, static, active and dynamic. In the past, ballistic stretching was common and included potentially harmful bouncing techniques, but today dynamic stretching has become a favorite among trainers, consisting of specific, controlled movements that prepare the body for the demands of both engaging in sports and an average workout.

“Stretches can be confusing, so as a rule of thumb, I suggest dynamic stretching for any workout that involves movement and passive stretching for cooling down after a workout to release the muscles,” says Chabut.

Stretching also plays an important role in yoga, which generally complements different stretches by adding a mind-body connection.

“Breath is the key difference

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hether working out at the gym or taking to the trails, stretching is sometimes an overlooked asset to any exercise regimen. Eliminating stretches or not doing them properly increases the risk of injury and deprives muscles of what they need for optimum performance.

“Just because you are in shape doesn’t always mean you have good flexibility,” notes LaReine Chabut, a Los Angeles fitness expert and author of Stretching for Dummies. “If you do plenty of strength training and cardio, but you don’t do any stretching, you’re creating an imbalance in your body. Flexibility plays a big part in overall fitness.”

Loosening up correctly not only fosters flexibility, but also improves muscle endurance and coordination. “Everyone should be stretching, especially as you age, to maintain range of motion and balance,” advises fitness trainer Ben Wegman, of The Fhitting Room, in New York City. “A personal workout regime can be enhanced with stretching, which also increases mobility, improves posture and performance, and reduces stress levels.”

between yoga and regular stretching,” notes Chabut.

“The use of breath allows you to get deeper into the muscle. Yoga also places particular emphasis on core muscles: the abdominals, lower back and spinal muscles. Through focus and deep breathing, yoga allows you to move beyond stretching into a deeper physical experience that both strengthens and focuses your body.”

Injury Prevention and Recovery

Nancy Whelan, a physical therapist and owner of The Physical Therapy Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, emphasizes the importance of proper technique for clients to avoid further injury, especially individuals that had a torn Achilles tendon. “Stretching is important when doing any exercise, and especially important following surgery or injury, because the body’s reaction to either one is to contract, which can cause secondary problems,” explains Whelan.

“I think the body has an intelligence we must listen to. We must acknowledge our limitations and the signals our body sends us to let us know that something is harmful or painful,” she notes. “When you take responsibility to take care of your body, it will take care of you.”

For injury prevention, dynamic stretching offers many benefits. “It’s the best because it ensures that all major

joints have full range of motion and sufficient muscle length,” says Wegman.

She advises never to stretch an injured muscle or stretch too forcefully. “Introduce low-intensity stretching back into a regime only under a doctor’s supervision,” she cautions.

Helpful Resources

Daily Moderation

Dynamic Stretching vs. Static Stretching and Their Benefits, by Jack Cascio

For Chabut, moderation is everything.

“Gently warm up the body before moving into deeper stretches. Build heat in the muscles slowly to avoid potential injury,” she advises.

Proper stretching is beneficial, but not doing so can foster bad habits and cause muscle or tendon tears. “Stretching cold muscles or using improper techniques such as bouncing when holding a stretch position are common mistakes,” observes Whelan.

Stretching doesn’t have to be reserved for workouts, and with a little discipline, its benefits can easily be attained at home or the office. “Take 10 minutes during your favorite TV program and perform a couple of stretches,” suggests Wegman. “Make it a point to get up every half-hour and stretch for five minutes before resuming work. If you aren’t being pushed or pushing yourself, you won’t see results or make improvements. If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.”

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

Stretching Guide at a Glance

Benefit: Increases flexibility in the muscles being stretched and increases strength in the opposing muscles.

STATIC What it is: Hold a stretch in a challenging, but not painful position, for 10 to 30 seconds until feeling discomfort; once this is felt, the muscle then releases and relaxes.

PASSIVE What it is: Employ an outside force such as a stretching device, strap or another’s body weight such as a trainer, physical therapist or massage therapist, which assists the stretch while the individual remains passive.

The targeted muscles are not actively engaged. Examples include postworkout stretches applying pressure with a body part, towel or other prop or piece of equipment.

Benefit: Improves flexibility.

ACTIVE (aka Static Active) What it is: Engage and contract the muscle group opposite the one being stretched to initiate the stretch; repeat. Many yoga poses are examples of active stretching.

Benefit: Increases range of motion, decreases muscle tension (spasm)

BOOKS Dynamic Stretching: The Revolutionary New Warm-Up Method to Improve Power, Performance and Range of Motion, by Mark Kovacs

Exercise Balls for Dummies (including safe stretches for pregnant woman) and Stretching for Dummies, both by LeReine Chabut Stretching: 20 Simple Stretching Techniques to Relieve Pain and Increase Flexibility, by Neb Notliar ONLINE VIDEOS BlackBeltWiki.com/stretching (range of stretches specific to martial arts styles and body parts) DoYogaWithMe.com/yoga-beginners (free yoga videos for all levels) ElderGym.com/elderly-flexibility (highly detailed instruction tailored to seniors) Essentrics.com/media.html (videos from the PBS series Classical Stretch) StretchCoach.com/resources/ stretching-videos (instruction specific to sports and muscle groups) StudioSweatOnDemand.com/classes/ feature/good-for-beginners (select stretching videos) and reduces post-workout soreness and fatigue.

DYNAMIC What it is: Use controlled, gradual movements and stretches that involve repeated range of motion moves, especially in relation to a specific activity or sport that will follow the warm-up.

Benefit: Prepares the body for activity and warms the muscles; especially advantageous after static stretches.

Builds strength.

Primary sources: Fitness Science; Scott White, a power trainer in Scottsdale, AZ.

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DIY FIRST-AID FOR DOGS Seven Natural Home Remedies

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any pet parents check their kitchen cabinets first when treating their canine companion’s minor health issues. Three helpful basics are canned, 100 percent pumpkin, povidone iodine antiseptic and 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, plus apple cider vinegar and coconut oil.

gentle Betadine brand can allay staph, yeast and most common bacteria. It’s safe if a pet licks it.

Dilute the povidone iodine until it looks like iced tea, soak a clean cloth and gently wipe infected skin areas. Rinse the cloth, wipe the skin, and then pat dry.

Repeat twice daily for a minor issue.

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Constipation, Diarrhea and Other Minor Digestive Issues Solution: Canned pumpkin. For occasional mild tummy upsets, give a teaspoon of pumpkin for every 10 pounds of body weight, one to two times a day, either in food or as a treat, for non-allergic dogs. Pumpkin’s soluble fiber can ease diarrhea and constipation.

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Minor Skin Abrasions, Cuts, Infections or Hot Spots Solution: Povidone iodine. The

Itchy, Irritated Paws Solution: Footbaths. About 50 percent of a dog’s foot licking and chewing can be alleviated by simply rinsing off allergens and other irritants from its paws. For large dogs, soak one foot at a time in a bucket.

Stand small dogs in a sink or tub, or dunk one paw at a time in a small container of solution.

Dilute povidone iodine to the color of iced tea and add to the footbath. Swish it around while the dog

stands in it for two to five minutes. Talk soothingly and offer treats as needed.

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Fleas Solution: Apple cider vinegar (ACV). It doesn’t kill fleas, but helps deter them. Put a solution of equal parts raw, organic ACV and water in a spray bottle and spritz the pet before they head outdoors plus dog bedding. Consider adding it to a dog’s food as well; one teaspoon for every 20 pounds of pooch.

During baths, pour diluted ACV of one cup of vinegar to one gallon of water over a freshly bathed dog (avoid the head) for a flea-preventive rinse.

Massage the ACV solution into their coat and towel dry. Don’t rinse. Alternatively, add about two cups of apple cider vinegar to their bathwater.

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Crusty Skin and Nails Solution: Coconut oil. Skin treatments using 100 percent organic, cold-pressed, human-grade coconut oil can reduce flaking and improve skin quality, especially for seniors with crusty patches of skin and funky nails.

Bathe the dog, and then rub the oil into the skin all over their body, especially on dry areas. Let it absorb for about five minutes. Follow with another bath (not much lather) and a very light rinse. Also, dab it directly on hotspots, eruptions and rashes after disinfecting.

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Skunk Encounter Solution: Skunk rinse. In a pail, mix one quart of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, one-quarter cup of baking soda and two teaspoons dishwashing liquid. For a large dog, double, triple or quadruple the mixture, based on their size and coat.

Apply the mixture to the dog’s dry coat, taking care to avoid the eyes.

Massage the mixture into the coat and skin for about five minutes or until the skunk smell starts to dissipate. Use a sponge to apply the solution to the chin, cheeks, forehead and ears. Rinse thoroughly. When rinsing the head, tilt the dog’s chin upward to protect the eyes. It may be necessary to repeat the entire process up to three times. Rinse off the solution completely.

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Toxin Ingestion Solution: Hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting. Use 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and give one teaspoon for every 10 pounds of dog weight.

Add a little vanilla ice cream or honey to encourage swallowing, or simply syringe it down their throat, if necessary.

Walk the dog for a few minutes— movement helps the hydrogen peroxide work—which typically occurs within 15 minutes. If the dog doesn’t vomit in 15 minutes, give a second dose. If after another 15 minutes they still haven’t vomited, call a veterinarian.

Don’t induce vomiting if the dog is throwing up already, has lost consciousness or can’t stand, or it’s been more than two hours since they ingested the toxin. Harsh chemicals can cause burning both as they are swallowed and come back up.

For these problems, seek veterinary care immediately.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative veterinarian in the Chicago area, consults internationally and writes Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.

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A Naturopathic Doctor with an Esthetic Bent

by Marteé Davis

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onit Mor, owner of Mor Wellness Concepts, is a naturopathic doctor and a licensed esthetician, offering a holistic approach to wellness and beauty. She regularly contributes articles to a variety of publications and is a local and an international speaker, currently authoring a self-help book.

Mor states, “As a holistic practitioner, my greatest passion is inspiring, empowering and coaching people on their path to regaining optimal health and vitality. Our body is truly a masterpiece!

It is designed to heal itself and maintain inner balance, all on its own. However, if we do not provide it with the essential elements it needs on an ongoing basis, chances are we will be experiencing low energy levels and any number of diseases. Health is not just the absence of disease, it is actively and continuously optimizing well-being. When my clients move from simply halting dysfunction to proactively optimizing well-being, this is when feeling and looking more radiant, vibrant and ageless begin.”

Mor offers personal wellness consultations and group workshops,

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providing a safe way for her clients to explore and benefit from natural health.

This approach is holistic in nature and takes into account the four fundamental layers of our being—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. She helps her clients identify and remove obstacles that interfere with natural healing, as well as facilitating and augmenting the body’s inherent self-healing process.

Clients seeing her for improved health and wellness are interested in increasing energy and vitality, improving chronic conditions, shedding excess weight and slowing down or reversing signs of aging. She guides them on matters pertaining to nutrition, detoxification, plant medicine, stress management and a variety of alternative healing modalities. She also regularly collaborates with local medical physicians, functional dentists and chiropractors to provide a comprehensive, integrative approach for her clients.

Some clients seek her out for unique offerings of anti-aging skin treatments that align with her natural, holistic, approach. Always working to-

ward healthier, more natural approaches, Mor is dedicated to bringing her clients the latest successful natural and non-invasive anti-aging methods such as the Green Peel, TAMA Blue Onyx Microcurrent and Celluma Biophotonic LED. She notes, “No other aesthetic service can come close to the proven results achieved with these treatments.

Many seek out these treatments because they are safe and highly effective at diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improving muscle tone, increasing elasticity and tightening large pores. My clients love the results, and I am excited to be the only holistic center in town to offer this unique, evidencebased combination of treatments.”

Mor also offers a unique skin analysis, combining her expertise and knowledge as a naturopathic practitioner and esthetician with the Pastiche Method skin analysis procedure. Mor says, “This review of lifestyle and personal history enables me to accurately analyze skin structure and function and determine primary causes to one’s skin condition, understand what results are realistic for each client, help them choose safe products and treatments and customize a treatment program and a home care for each client’s unique skin print.”

In addition to wellness and corrective skin therapy, her center offers the latest in therapeutic massage and energy works such as Swedish, deep tissue, polarity therapy, acupressure, cupping, and lymphatic drainage. Says Mor, “It is my honor to be a catalyst for healthful change, empowering and motivating my clients to assume responsibility and embark on a life transformative journey. For it is ultimately they, not their physicians, who create and accomplish healing. I actively partner with them on this journey, helping them understand the connection between their choices and their overall health, teaching them natural ways to promote wellness and longevity, as well as coaching them as they gradually assume ownership over their own well-being.”

Mor Wellness Concepts is located at 17480 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 110, in North Dallas. For appointments, call 214612-6776. For more information, visit MorConcepts.com. See ad, page 9.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 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. 469-200-4085.

Plano’s 2017 Fall Waterways Cleanup – 9am12pm. All individuals, families, businesses, churches, schools and neighborhood groups are needed to keep Plano litter-free. Cleanup participants receive a free volunteer T-shirt (while supplies last), cleanup supplies and volunteer service hours. Various locations. More info & to register: 972-769-4369 or Plano.gov/cleanups.

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

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

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Kayak Tour – 2-4pm. Drift under willows, float past reeds and cattails, and see what wildlife we encounter on either McWhorter Creek or the Beaver Pond at LLELA. All skill levels welcome; all equipment provided. LLELA instructors give an intro to kayaking and water safety basics. Ages 7 & up. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required by Nov 3, 11am: llela.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Texas Society for Ecological Restoration 2017 Annual Conference: Resilience & Connectivity at Our Roots – 8am-5pm. Features informal networking, outdoor learning and fun. Keynote speaker: Ken Steigman, director and research scientist at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. University of North Texas Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building, Denton. More info: Chapter.ser.org/texas.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Native American Indian Camp – Nov 11-12. Also held Nov 18-19. Our camp is named after the Native American Indian Tribe that lived in its immediate area, the Tonkawas. This camp explores, through lots of fun activities, this particular tribe along with other plains Indians. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville.

Details: 940-440-8382.

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

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

Stars on the Prairie – 5:30-7:30pm. Trek to LLELA’s prairie restoration area to view the wonders of the night sky. Emphasis is on viewing with naked-eyes and binoculars. Ages 5 &up. $10/person.

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required by Nov 10, 11am: llela.org.

Night Hike – 6-7:30pm. Explore the thrilling sights, smells and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides.

Night hikers encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard. Pre-registration required. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

of different plants each session. It will include wild edibles, poisonous plant and gardening tips. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382.

Food Waste Composting – 7-9pm. Learn to use specialized red worms to compost your plant-based food waste. Then use their waste as a fertile soil amendment to benefit your plants. Learn to set up and maintain a worm bin, and to harvest and use the worm castings. Free.

Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: 972-769-4130 or Plano.gov.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Native American Indian Camp – Nov 18-19. See Nov 11 listing. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382.

Herbal Medicine 101 – 9am-5pm. Join the School of Permaculture, before cold and flu season hits, with clinical herbalist Lori Valentine Rose, and learn how to make herbal medicine. Learn the beginning stages of herbal medicine making. $60. Plano Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano.

Kristi Burtner: 214-856-8477. SchoolOfPermaculture.com/events/herbal-medicine-101. iNaturalist Training – 9:30-10:30am. iNaturalist is a program that allows you to use your phone to record nature observations, share them with friends or the scientific community, identify species that you find, and help build a repository for scientific data from the most common species to the rarest. Melanie Schuchart and others will show you how to collect some information and record it in a real situation using the Heard Museum grounds as your laboratory.

Included in general admission; free/Heard Museum

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savethedate SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Living Your Dreams by Unlocking Your Subconscious – 12:30-3:30pm. A manifesting and healing workshop with Dr. Garland Landrith. Learn to manifest your dream and heal blocks in a unique way. Reframe the negative thought patterns into positive ones. Create a new brain matrix enabling abundance to flow freely. Use quantum love flow as a way to heal and create miracles. Transform your life into one that is trigger free. Find and heal the subconscious core issues that hold you back. $35/ advance, $40/at door. Agape Center for Spiritual Living, Noah’s Event Venue, 5280, Town Square Dr, Plano. Register: 972-317-6605 or AgapeCSL.com.

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Herbology Day Camp – 10:30am-2pm. Will investigate culinary, essential oils, and medicinal values

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Saturday at the Cabin – 12-3pm. Step back in time when you visit the historic Minor-Porter Log House. Visitors of all ages are welcome to tour the log home, smoke house and dugout. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-3550.

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

The Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Ave, Plano.

972-490-4202. Theatre-Britain.com.

plan ahead FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 12th Annual Christmas Open House and Pottery Sale – Dec 1-2. 5-9pm, Fri; 9am-2pm, Sat. Coventry is a day program that provides life enrichment opportunities for adults with special needs. The purchase of our handcrafted pottery and Christmas ornaments help fund our nonprofit program. Free admission. The Coventry Reserve, 2004 Parker Rd, St. Paul/Wylie. Sherri Rapp: 972-636-8498.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Holiday Bazaar – 1-5pm. Sacred art, Dorey Aromatherapy products, Tibetan bowls, jewelry, crystals available in a musical open house with snacks and tea. Star Coyote Healing Center, Plano. For address, Jodi Roberts: 469-3446484 or JodiSacredSound@gmail.com.

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

AgapeCSL.com.

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

Horizon UU Worship Service – 10:30am-12pm.

Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church, 1641 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton. 972-492-4940.

Horizonuu.org.

monday savethedate MONDAY Dairy Farm Tours – Mon-Sat, by appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk. $7/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 County Road 446, Gainesville. 940-3720343. CircleNDairy.com.

Free Holy Yoga: All Levels – 9:30-10:30am. Gentle Hatha/Bhakti yoga. Holy Yoga offers encouraging

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

972-492-4940. Horizonuu.org.

Bible passages during meditation and prayer in lieu of ohm-ing. Non-denominational. All welcome.

First United Methodist Church of Richardson, Fitness Studio in Bartula Family Center, 503 North Central Expressway, Richardson. Jenny Bradford 214-207-8941.

Women’s Life Coaching Groups – 12-1:30pm. & 7-8:30pm. If you’re looking for clarity, peace, support and connection with like-minded women, join us for our weekly meetings led by two life coaches. $25. Inner Evolution Coaching, 1517 McDermott St, Allen. Amy Egan: 214-356-7646.

Beekeeping Meeting – 6:30pm. 2nd Mon. Beginner to experienced keepers welcome, ages 8-80. Free.

Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association.

Collin College Conference Center (Central Park Campus), 2200 W University Dr, McKinney. 972843-8084.

tuesday Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-380-4030.

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

WholeChildTexas.com.

Organic Society Meeting – 6:30pm, seed & info exchange; 7pm, meeting. 3rd Wed. Denton Organic Society. Denton Senior Center, 509 N Bell Ave, Denton. 940-382-8551.

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

AgapeCSL.com.

thursday Lewisville Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov. 3-7pm.

Meet local farmers, artisanal food producers and craftsmen. Sample and purchase their products in a colorful, family-friendly venue. East Parking Lot of Lewisville City Hall, 151 W Church St, Lewisville. FourSeasonsMarkets.com.

friday Nature Story Times – 10:30am. Designed primarily for young children and introduces a different nature-themed book each week. Included in general admission, free/Heard Museum Members. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

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

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

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

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

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

McKinney Farmers’ Market at Chestnut Square – Thru Nov 18. 8am-12pm. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. Locally grown and produced food and craft items. Live music. In front of Roy & Helen Hall Library, 101

E Hunt St, McKinney. 972-562-8790. McKinneyFarmersMarket.com.

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

Denton Community Market – Thru Nov. 9am1pm. A producer-only farmers’ market and art market specializing in local produce, locally produced food items and local artisan wares. Admission free.

317 W Mulberry St, Denton. DentonMarket.org.

Farmersville Farmers & Fleas Market – 9am3pm. 1st Sat. Features produce, crafts, food, jewelry, antiques and more. Onion Shed, 151 S Main, Farmersville. 972-784-6846. FarmersvilleTX.com.

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. Meet raptors up-close. Take guided prairie hikes. Kids activities. Bring a picnic lunch.

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas. Erich Neupert: 972-442-7607.

BPRaptorCenter.org.

Harp Music for Wellbeing – 12-1pm. 1st Sat. Come relax and listen to the harp, prescriptive music as it facilitates healing, promotes feelings of well-being and aids in transition. $15. Pilates and Yoga Studio, 200 S Austin Dr, Allen. Patsy M. Sadowski, MA, Certified Music Practitioner: 972-814-0778. PilatesForLife.com.

Heard Nature Photographers – 1:30-3:30pm. 2nd Sat. Photographers of all ages and experience levels.

Presentations, field trips. Membership $20/year; first two visits free. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. For more info, Tom Martin: 469-261- 3045. HeardNaturePhotographers.com Introduction to Yoga Series – 3-4:30pm. An 8-wk series of 75-90-min classes of yoga and discussion.

Each week introduces an area of yoga in a way that you can jump in any time. $80. YogaJax Yoga Studio, 2001 Coit Rd, Ste 155, Plano. Preregister, Jami Jackson: 469-331-9913 or YogaJax.com.

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

daily Live Green in Plano (LGIP) Volunteer Program – Volunteers 13 and up need. Complete a

short application and attend an orientation prior to getting started. Activities include monthly garden workdays; community creek and litter cleanups; special event support and assistance; community outreach options; administration; and more. For orientation dates & registration: LiveGreenInPlano.com.

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DAILY Meditation for Children and Parents – With Dr Alina Olteanu. Children and parents can learn how to meditate in one session. Evening and weekend classes available. Afterwards, join our community of meditators once a month, for group meditations. $150. Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas, 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste B-100, Frisco. For appt: 214-736-1954. WholeChildTexas.com. MeditateWithAlina.com.

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TREATMENT ROOM FOR RENT – In an exclusive wellness/spa center off Tollway/George Bush.

Massage/bodyworks/Feldenkrais/energy therapists are welcome. Info: 214-973-0482.

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

DAILY Christmas Tree Lot – Nov 24-Dec 16. 5-9pm, Mon-Fri; 9am-9pm, Sat; 12-8pm, Sun. Support Boy Scout Troop 51 in Frisco while getting a Scotch pine, Douglas or Frasier fir for the holidays. $25-$150. Supplies limited. 2 locations: Frisco Square, Main St & Coleman Blvd; Frisco First United Methodist Church, 7659 Preston Rd, just north of Stonebrook/Rolater. 817-706-4347.

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

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

savethedate MONTHLY Tea, Talk and Tour at Living Ethics School & Inspired Learning Academy – Families of current and prospective students K-12 can learn more about the philosophy, curriculum and relationships, tour the facility and grounds and connect with other like-minded parents and families.

340 Country Club Rd, Fairview. For more info: 214-544-8338 or CenterForLivingEthics.org & InspiredLearningAcademy.org.

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Dr. Zhangping Lu, DC, LAc, MD (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. Allnatural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 11.

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

I'm the gentle chiropractor. As a doctor of chiropractic and licensed massage therapist, I can help you to relieve pain head to toe, whether caused by injury, stress or fatigue. My style is gentle but effective, which can be particularly helpful for those in extreme pain, children or seniors. See ad, page 14.

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

MOR WELLNESS CONCEPTS

Ronit Mor, ND, LE 17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Dallas 75287 214-612-6776 • MorConcepts.com Anti-aging skin therapy, non-surgical face lifts and Green Peel herbal exfoliations, coupled with nutritional consultations, all aimed at rejuvenating your skin inside out, naturally and non-invasively. See ad, page 9.

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

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONES WILLOW BEND OB/GYN

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

CLARISSA A. GUARDIOLA

Certified Aromatherapist 214-315-0532 • Natures-Guard.com Offering single oils, custom blends and certified organic beauty products, all hand selected to be pure, therapeuticgrade, organic and harvest conscious.

Having an intimate relationship with these pure and powerful gifts from God, Clarissa’s offerings are carefully chosen to promote well-being of body, mind and spirit.

Complimentary consultations and education available.

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9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com Organic color for your hair and health.

Open seven days a week. “No-Neck-Pain” wash basins have built-in headrest for your comfort and to protect your neck. See ad, page 21.

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Whole-body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more.

All-natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 11.

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European and Ayurvedic Reflexology and aromatherapy sessions, plus a full line of products for well care, body care and natural perfumes. Reflexology works with the feet and helps to balance the subtle energy systems of the entire body leaving you feeling refreshed and energized. See ad, page 11.

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

CHIROPRACTIC BEST LIFE CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER Plano • Flower Mound • Argyle 972-200-5009 • BestLifeChiro.com See ad, page 3.

HEALTHWORKS

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

See ad, page 17.

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

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

A gentle NUCCA alignment, with no cracking, twisting or popping, can improve and even reverse joint pain, headaches, disc issues, limping, numbness, ringing in the ears and more. See ad, page 5.

COACHING BRAINCODE CORP

Anne ‘Kip’ Watson, MA, LPC, CPT, CHPC 214-543-4108 • BrainCodeCorp.com Discovering how you’re “wired” is the first step to success with your goals and objectives whether on the field or in the conference room.

A simple assessment provides your unique “brain code,” improving how you think and process information while increasing your consistency and confidence. Get brain-coded today!

COACHING/GUIDANCE TEXAS PARENTING AND INNER EVOLUTION

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

DAIRY CIRCLE N FAMILY DAIRY

Michelle and Tommy Neu 2074 County Rd 446, Gainesville 76240 940-372-0343 • CircleNDairy.com State-permitted dairy licensed to sell fresh, all-natural unprocessed grade A raw milk. See full listing under Farms & Farmers' Markets. See ad, page 11.

DECLUTTERING / ORGANIZING SERVICES THE DECLUTTERBUG

Anita Sisler 469-298-9077 • TheDeclutterbug.biz Holistic approach to organizing.

Serving clients with compassion. Let me help you create cozy, functional spaces. Certificate of Study in chronically disorganized, ADD and hoarding. Serving the North Dallas and Collin County areas. See ad, page 25.

DENTISTRY SMILE RANCH DENTISTRY

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

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

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

EDUCATION LIVING ETHICS SCHOOL & INSPIRED LEARNING ACADEMY 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview 75069 214-544-8338 CenterForLivingEthics.org (K-6) InspiredLearningAcademy.org (7-9)

Are you seeking a learning environment that nurtures the whole child? Children thrive in heart-centered relationships that cultivate whole-being intelligence through nature, creativity, discovery, storytelling, meaningful learning and individual projects. Full- and part-time programs available. We welcome you to our monthly Tea, Talk and a Tour. See ad, page 6.

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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 11.

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

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

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Dr. Abraham Jacob, MD, FACC 4100 W 15th St, Ste 112, Plano 75093 972-596-7399 • HeartAndVitality.com Heart & Vitality is a premier wellness center offering bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, weight-loss/nutrition, vitamins, non-invasive, drug- and surgery-free pain relief, and aesthetics. See ad, page 7.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS THE CUPPING GURU

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

HAIR SALON HAIR COLOR STUDIOS

9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com Open seven days a week, we offer organic color for your hair and health. “No-Neck-Pain” wash basins have built in headrest for your comfort and to protect your neck. Whether you're simply sensitive to some of those harsher chemical lines or just want vibrant, beautiful, healthy hair you'll love our natural approach to how we treat your hair and overall beauty. Ask about free color consultation. See ad, page 21.

INTEGRATIVE PHYSICIANS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

Dr. Deborah Z. Bain, MD, FAAP, ABIHM 4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 • HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion! Offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. See ad, page 7.

Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more.

If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. ~Oprah Winfrey

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

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

WHOLE CHILD PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS

Dr. Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-736-1954 • WholeChildTexas.com Pediatric care that considers the whole person (body, mind, spirit and lifestyle). Revolutionary approach based on principles of Integrative Medicine, providing a new roadmap to optimal health. See ad, page 9.

LAWN CARE – ORGANIC EARTH KIND SERVICES

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

LIFE COACH KATHY D. CARTER

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

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

MASSAGE BLAZING SKY BODYWORK

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

NATURAL FOOD & VITAMINS SUNFLOWER SHOPPE

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

NATUROPATHS/ NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS MOR WELLNESS CONCEPTS

Ronit Mor, ND, LE 17480 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Dallas 75287 214-612-6776 • MorConcepts.com Inspiring, empowering and coaching you to naturally improve and maintain your well-being. Ronit’s holistic, nontoxic approach helps restore vitality and lessen chronic conditions through nutrition, lifestyle and alternative modalities. See ad, page 6.

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

LLELA offers familyfriendly nature exploration.

Open daily for hiking, fishing, birding, primitive camping, canoeing and kayaking on Trinity River.

Check website for tours and events.

PARENTING TEXAS PARENTING AND INNER EVOLUTION

Amy Egan, Certified Life Coach 214-356-7646 • InnerEvolutionCoaching.com

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Trained Love & Logic Facilitator and Certified Life Coach, Amy does private sessions, classes, ongoing groups, and speaking engagements for parents and women.

Her passion: help you raise your kids to be responsible and happy adults, and help women find joy and inner peace.

PEDIATRICS HEALTHY KIDS PEDIATRICS

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

See ad, page 7.

WHOLE CHILD PEDIATRICS OF TEXAS

Dr. Alina Olteanu, MD, PhD 3550 Parkwood Blvd, Ste 100, Frisco 75034 214-736-1954 • WholeChildTexas.com We empower our patients to take control of their health with a transformative clinical practice that integrates the best of traditional, Western medicine with ancient, Eastern healing modalities and with a vast array of nutraceuticals and cutting edge clinical test, while “walking the talk” of healing right by your side, every single step of your journey. See ad, page 9.

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

Learn to create a better life through natural design.

Grow your own food, harvest your own water, create your own energy, and more. See ad, page 22.

PILATES FIT N PILATES

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

PILATES FOR LIFE

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

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

Interviews with authors, doctors and o t h e r e x p e r t s a b o u t n a tu r a l approaches to health and happiness.

Listener calls are always welcome.

Archives of past shows available on HBNShow.com.

KIP WATSON, GUEST HOST ON ONE LIFE RADIO

Thursdays, 12-1pm 1190AM or online at iHeartRadio.com Sports Psychology Professional & Certified High Performance Coach Kip Watson helps individuals, professionals and athletes from grade school level to the NFL to maximize their mental and physical potential and improve their relationships.

Noted for a gentle yet challenging style of communication, her clients have gone from giving up to achieving more than they thought possible.

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

See full listing under Aromatherapy.

See ad, page 11.

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

If you were inspired by the movie The Secret or the message of Abraham, Eckhart Tolle, and Deepak Chopra you’ll feel right at home at Agape.

Agape CSL is a spiritual community that nourishes your soul, energizes your body and lifts your spirit. Agape honors all spiritual pathways, and can be incorporated into anyone's life as a complement to their own traditions and belief systems. See ad, page 5.

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

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

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

WOMEN'S HEALTH

THERMOGRAPHY DR. GENIE FIELDS, DC

Whole Body Thermography & Wellness 3201 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound 75028 469-645-8337 • DrGenieFields.com Don’t assume following generic guidelines about health will address your body’s unique needs. Get the report that can show the truth about your body and get you on your right path.Whole body regulation thermography scan is painless, noninvasive and radiation free. No prescription required.

The scan, report, reading and recommendations always included. See ad, page 20.

HEART & VITALITY, PLLC

Dr. Abraham Jacob, MD, FACC 4100 W 15th St, Ste 112, Plano 75093 972-596-7399 • HeartAndVitality.com Heart & Vitality is a premier wellness center offering bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, weight-loss/nutrition, vitamins, non-invasive, drug- and surgery-free pain relief, and aesthetics. See ad, page 7.

JADE CLINIC FOR ACUPUNCTURE

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

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

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

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

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

WELLNESS CENTERS ROCKWALL COMPLETE HEALING & WELLNESS

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

Colonics, thermography, lymphatic drainage, ozone and anti-aging IVs, bio scan, rife, cancer coaching, ion foot bath, infrared and ozone steam sauna, raw food and nutrition, detoxifying body wraps, chiropractic, classes and more. See ad, page 17.

SYNERGY BALANCE NUCCA CHIROPRACTIC HEALING CENTER

YOGA GRATEFUL YOGA

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

LIVING YOGA DALLAS LivingYogaDallas.com

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

Drs. Bryan & Brittney Asby 12740 Hillcrest Rd, Ste 138, Dallas 75230 972-387-4700 • MySynergyBalance.com

A gentle NUCCA alignment, with no cracking, twisting or popping, can improve and even reverse joint pain, headaches, disc issues, limping, numbness, ringing in the ears and more. See ad, page 5.

YOGAJAX YOGA STUDIO

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

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.

No person, no place and no thing has any power over us, for ‘we’ are the only thinkers in our mind. When we create peace and harmony and balance in our minds, we will find it in our lives. ~Louise L. Hay natural awakenings

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